& conjunction
&
abbreviation of “and”

's-Hertogenbosch /-toʊx-/ /-tɑx-/ /-tɑɡ-/ /-tɒx-/ /-tɒɡ-/ /-təʊx-/ /-əˈ-/ /ˌsɛə-/ /ˌsɛəɹ-/ /ˌsɜɹtoʊɡənˈbɔs/ /ˌsɜːtəʊɡənˈbɒs/ pn
Bois-le-Duc
capital city of North Brabant

'sblood /zblʌd/ interjection
palsambleu parsambleu
exclamation indicating surprise or emphasis

'umra n
oumra
a lesser pilgrimage

*69 pn
\*69
last-call return service number

's /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ suffix
hez
the house/place/establishment of
e
possessive marker

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ suffix
abilité
Forms a noun from a verb

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

adic suffix
adique
having a number of arguments

aemia suffix
émie
condition of the blood

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ /ɑːʒ/ /əd͡ʒ/ /ɪd͡ʒ/ suffix
age
collection or appurtenance

agogue suffix
agogue
someone who leads

aire suffix
aire
one whose wealth exceeds a specific number of units in the local currency

amine suffix
amine
an amine

ance /-əns/ suffix
ance
a state

ancy suffix
ance ancie
a condition or quality

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

ane /eɪn/ suffix
ane
alkanes

anthropy suffix
anthropie
humanity; mankind

arch suffix
arque
leading, leader

archy suffix
archie
form of government or rule

ary /.ɹi/ /ə.ɹi/ /ɛɹ.i/ suffix
aire
having the specified arity

aster suffix
âtre
-aster

ate /eɪt/ /ət/ suffix
ate
chemical derivative
er
to act in the specified manner
âtre
having property

ation /ˈeɪʃn̩/ suffix
ation
-ation (suffix)

blast suffix
blaste
an immature cell or tissue

caine suffix
caïne
a synthetic alkaloid used as a local anesthetic

carp suffix
carpe
fruit

cele suffix
cèle
hernia
tumour

cene suffix
cène
suffix indicating a geologic period

centric suffix
centrique
having a specified object at the centre

centrism suffix
centrisme

cide /-saɪd/ suffix
cide
killing of
killer of

clast suffix
claste
something that breaks or destroys

coccus suffix
coque
any spherical microorganism

colous suffix
cole
having a specified habitat

cracy /-kɹəsi/ suffix
cratie
rule

crat /-kɹæt/ suffix
crate
advocate
participant

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

cyte /-saɪt/ suffix
cyte
cell names and classifications

drome suffix
drome
suffix

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

eme /-iːm/ suffix
ème
linguistic base unit

ence suffix
ance ence
same as -ance; having the state or condition of

ene /-iːn/ suffix
ène
alkene

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

ery /əɹi/ suffix
erie
place of art, craft or practice

ese /is/ /iz/ /iːz/ suffix
ais ois
forming adjectives and nouns describing things characteristic of a particular place

esque /ɛsk/ suffix
esque
in the style of
resembling

ess /əs/ /ɛs/ /ɪs/ suffix
e esse euse
female suffix

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

free /fɹiː/ suffix
ans
free from; without

gamy /-ɡəmi/ suffix
gamie
describing forms of marriage

gate suffix
gate
component in names of scandals

gen suffix
gène
producer of something

genesis suffix
genèse
origin
production

gon suffix
gone
plane figure

gony suffix
gonie

gram suffix
gramme
something written

graph suffix
graphe
something related to writing etc.

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

hedron suffix
èdre
solid figure

hood /hʊd/ suffix
ité
condition or state

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

iatry suffix
iatrie
(forms names of specialized fields of medical practice)

ible suffix
ible
able to be done

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

ics suffix
ique
fields of knowledge or practice

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

ie /-i/ suffix
et ette
forming diminutive nouns or names

ification /ɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ suffix
fication ification

ify /ɪfaɪ/ suffix
ifier
to produce verbs meaning to make

illiard suffix
illiard
106n+3

illion suffix
illion
suffix forming names of powers of a million or of a thousand greater than 1,000,000

in-law suffix
eau- elle-
related through marriage

ing /in/ /iŋ/ /ən/ /ɪn/ /ɪŋ/ /ɪŋk/ /ɪŋɡ/ suffix
age
to form gerunds
age ment tion
act of doing something
ant
to form present participles

ish /ɪʃ/ suffix
ain aine ais aise ois oise
appended to roots denoting names of nations or regions
aine nviron peu près
appended to numbers
âtre ssez
appended to adjectives

ism /ɪ.zəm/ [ɪ.zm̩] suffix
isme
a principle, belief or movement

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

ite /-aɪt/ suffix
ite
a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ous
used to form names of minerals and rocks

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

itude suffix
itude
suffix

ity /əti/ [əɾi] [ɪti] [ɾi] suffix
ité té
Used to form nouns from adjectives.

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

ization /-əˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /-əˈzeɪʃn̩/ /-ˌaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /-ˌaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ suffix
isation
act, process, or result of doing something

ize /-aɪz/ suffix
iser
suffix used to form verbs

kini suffix
kini
a type of swimwear

land /lænd/ /lənd/ /lɪnd/ [lænd] suffix
lande ays erre ie
territory, country or region (suffix)

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

less /ləs/ /lɪs/ suffix
ans
lacking

like suffix
in ine
having some of the characteristics of (used to form adjectives from nouns)

ling suffix
ette et in ine
Diminutive

logical suffix
logique
used to form adjectival forms of nouns

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

logy /ləd͡ʒi/ suffix
logie
branch of learning

ly /li/ [li] [liː] [lɪ] [ɫiː] suffix
ment
forming adjectives from nouns, in the sense "similar to, like, characteristic of"
used to form adverbs from adjectives

lysis suffix
lyse
decomposition or breakdown
disintegration
dissolving

mancy suffix
mancie
specified forms of divination

mania suffix
manie
indicating a compulsion or obsession

maniac suffix
mane
indicating a person who experiences compulsion

ment suffix
age ment

meter suffix
mètre
used to form a measuring device

metry suffix
métrie
forming nouns relating to measures and measurement

naut suffix
naute
forms nouns meaning a voyager, farer or tripper

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

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

oic suffix
oïque

oid /-oɪd/ /-ɔɪd/ suffix
oïde
suffix meaning similar but not the same

ologist suffix
ologue
alternative spelling of -logist

ology /ˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˈɒləd͡ʒi/ suffix
ologie
branch of learning

oma suffix
ome
suffix forming nouns indicating disease or morbidity
suffix forming nouns indicating tumors or masses

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

one suffix
one
ketone

onym suffix
onyme
word

ose /-oʊs/ /-əʊs/ suffix
ose
suffix used to form the names of sugars

osis suffix
ose
suffix for functional disorders

otic suffix
otique

ous /-əs/ suffix
euse eux
suffix to form adjectives

pedia suffix
pédie

penia suffix
pénie
deficiency

pexy suffix
pexie
fixing

phage /feɪd͡ʒ/ suffix
phage
something that eats, or consumes

phile /faɪ̯l/ suffix
phile
Forming nouns and adjectives denoting "friend"

philia /-ˈfɪliə, -ˈfiːliə/ suffix
philie
forming words denoting abnormal linking towards a given thing

philous suffix
phile

phobia /-ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /-ˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ suffix
phobie
used to form nouns meaning fear
used to form nouns meaning hate

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

phore suffix
phore
bearer or carrier of

phrenia suffix
phrénie

plasty /-ˈplæsti/ suffix
plastie

plegic suffix
plégique
of -plegia

proof suffix
oté d'une sécurité obviant à ermétique à mperméable à ésistant à l'épreuve de
denoting an impervious quality

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

rrhea /ɹiə/ /ɹɪə/ suffix
rrhée
flowing

s /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ suffix
s
regular plurals of nouns

san suffix
san
Japanese honorific ending

saur suffix
saure

scope suffix
scope
suffix to name viewing instruments

scopy /-skəpi/ suffix
scopie
observation, viewing

ship suffix
esse eur
Property or state of being

teen suffix
ze ix-
to form numbers 13 - 19

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

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

to-be suffix
n devenir
future, later, expectant

tomy /-təmi/ suffix
tomie
cutting, incision, section

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

tropy suffix
tropie

um /əm/ suffix
um
Latinate singular grammatical number suffix

uria /-ˈjʊəɹɪə/ suffix
urie
relating to urine

ware suffix
ciel
denoting specific classes of computer software

y suffix
et ette in ine
forming diminutive nouns
ie
used in the name of some locations ending in -ia in Latin
é
forming abstract nouns

yne suffix
yne
hydrocarbon with triple bonds

1 Chronicles pn
1 Chroniques
book of the Bible

1 Corinthians pn
1 Corinthiens
book of the New Testament

1 John pn
1 Jean
Book of the Bible

1 Kings pn
1 Rois
book of the Bible

1 Samuel pn
1 Samuel
book of the Bible

1 Thessalonians pn
1 Thessaloniciens
Book of the Bible

1 Timothy pn
1 Timothée
book of the New Testament

100 metres n
100 mètres
sprint race over 100 metres

100-meter dash n
100 mètres
sprint race over 100 metres

1000th adj
1.000ème 1000e 1000ème
abbreviation of thousandth

100th adj
100e 100ème
abbreviation of hundredth

101 /ˈwʌnˌoʊ̯ˈwʌn/ adj
abc b.a.-ba base élémentaire
basic, beginner

1024th note n
octuple croche
note

10th adj
10e 10ème
abbreviation of tenth

11th adj
11e
abbreviation of eleventh

12th adj
12e 12ème
abbreviation of twelfth

13th adj
13ème
abbreviation of thirteenth

14th adj
14ème
abbreviation of fourteenth

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

15 puzzle n
jeu de taquin
sliding-block puzzle

15-minute city n
ville du quart d'heure

1500 metres n
1500 mètres
sprint race over 1500 metres

15th adj
15ème
abbreviation of fifteenth

16th /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ adj
16e 16ème
abbreviation of sixteenth

17th adj
17ème
abbreviation of seventeenth

18 holes n
18 trous
round of golf

18th adj
18e
abbreviation of eighteenth

1992 pn
mille neuf cent quatre-vingt-douze
nineteen ninety-two (in words)

19th adj
19ème
abbreviation of nineteenth

1st /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adj
1er 1re 1ère
abbreviation of first

2 Chronicles pn
2 Chroniques
book of the Bible

2 Corinthians pn
2 Corinthiens
book of the New Testament

2 John pn
2 Jean
Book of the Bible

2 Kings pn
2 Rois
book of the Bible

2 Samuel pn
2 Samuel
book of the Bible

2 Timothy pn
2 Timothée
book of the New Testament

200 metres n
200 mètres
sprint race over 200 metres

2048th note n
nonuple croche
note

20th /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ adj
20ème
abbreviation of twentieth

21st adj
21e
abbreviation of twenty-first

22nd adj
22e
abbreviation of twenty-second

23rd adj
23e
abbreviation of twenty-third

24 Sussex pn
24, Sussex

24 Sussex Drive pn
24, promenade Sussex le 24, promenade Sussex
residence on Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

24 Sussex Street pn
24, rue Sussex le 24, rue Sussex
residence on Sussex Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

24/7 adv
24 heures sur 24 24/24 7/7 h24
abbreviation of twenty-four seven

24th adj
24e
abbreviation of twenty-fourth

25th adj
25e
abbreviation of twenty-fifth

2nd /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ adj
2d 2de 2e 2ème
abbreviation of second

3 John pn
3 Jean
Book of the Bible

30th /ˈθɜː.ti.əθ/ /ˈθɝ.ɾi.əθ/ adj
30ème
abbreviation of thirtieth

311 pn
311
government services access number

3D adj
3D
abbreviation

3D printer /ˈθɹi ˈdi ˈpɹɪntɚ/ /ˈθɹiː ˈdiː ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ [ˈθɹi ˈdi ˈpɹɪɾ̃ɚ] n
imprimante 3D
device for making three-dimensional solid objects

3rd adj
3e 3ème
abbreviation of third

3x3 basketball n
basketball 3 contre 3 basketball 3x3

400 metres n
400 mètres
sprint race over 400 metres

40th adj
40ème
abbreviation of fortieth

411 pn
411
telephone information service number

4th adj
4e 4ème
abbreviation of fourth

5000 metres n
5000 mètres
running race over 5000 metres

50th adj
50e 50ème
abbreviation of fiftieth

512th note n
septuple croche
note

52100 n
100C6 AFNOR 100C6

5th adj
5e 5ème
abbreviation of fifth

60th adj
60e 60ème
abbreviation of sixtieth

610 Office pn
bureau 610
The Public Security Anti-Xie-Jiao Organization

6th adj
6ème
abbreviation of sixth

70th adj
70e 70ème
abbreviation of seventieth

7th adj
7ème
abbreviation of seventh

800 metres n
800 mètres
sprint race over 800 metres

80th adj
80e 80ème
abbreviation of eightieth

811 pn
811
government services access number

8th adj
8e
abbreviation of eighth

9 to 5 n
de neuf à cinq
day job

9/11 /naɪn.əˈlɛ.vən/ pn
11 septembre
attack

90th adj
90e 90ème
abbreviation of ninetieth

9th adj
9ème
abbreviation of ninth

A /eɪ̯/ /æɪ/ n
A
playing card

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

A language n
langue A

A level n
baccalauréat bac
a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in British high schools

A major n
la majeur
major key

A minor n
la mineur
minor key
minor chord

A-bomb n
bombe atomique
atomic bomb

A-fib n
FA FIBA FibA
atrial fibrillation / auricular fibrillation

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

A-sharp major n
la dièse majeur

A-shirt n
maillot marcel
athletic shirt

AA pn
AA
Alcoholics Anonymous

ABC /eɪ biː siː/ n
b.a.-ba
rudiments

ABS n
ABS
antilock braking system

AC/DC adj
à voile et à vapeur
bisexual

ACAB phraseologicalUnit
ACAB NTP mort aux vaches nique la police
Anti-police slogan

AD /ˌeɪˈdi/ adv
ap. J.-C. apr. J.-C. en l'an de grâce
anno Domini

ADHD /ˌeɪ diː ˌeɪtʃ ˈdiː/ n
TDAH
the abbreviation ADHD

ADHDer n
TDAH
someone with ADHD

ADSL n
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line

AF /eɪ̯ˈɛf/ /æf/ adv
FA
atrial fibrillation

AFAB /ˈeɪfæb/ n
AFAB

AFM n
AFM
atomic force microscope
atomic force microscopy

AI n
IA
artificial intelligence
artificial insemination

AIDS /eɪdz/ n
SIDA
acquired immune deficiency syndrome

AK-47 /ˌeɪ.keɪ.fɔː.tiˈsɛv.ən/ n
AK-47
Kalashnikov assault rifle

ALS n
SLA
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

AMAB /ˈeɪmæb/ n
AMAB

AMT pn
AMT
Metropolitan Transit Agency

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

AQHI n
CAS
air quality health index

ASAP /ˈeɪ.sæp/ /ˌeɪ.ɛs.eɪˈpiː/ adv
au plus vite dès que possible
as soon as possible

ASCII /ˈæski/ pn
ASCII

ASCII art n
art ASCII
letter art that uses only ASCII characters

ASD n
TSA
autism spectrum disorder

ASEAN /a.ˈseɪ.an/ /a.ˈseɪ.ən/ /a.ˈsi.an/ /a.ˈsi.ən/ /ˈa.ʃan/ /ˈa.ʃən/ /ˈæ.si.an/ /ˈæ.si.æn/ /ˈæ.si.ɑn/ /ˈæ.zi.an/ /ˈæ.zi.æn/ /ˈæ.zi.ɑn/ /ˈæɪ-/ /ˈɑ.si.ɑn/ /ˈɑ.zi.ɑn/ pn
ANASE
Association of Southeast Asian Nations

ASN n
ASN
national sporting authority

ATM n
ATM
(telecommunication, electronics) Asynchronous Transfer Mode
DAB GAB bancomat
(banking) automated teller machine

ATV n
tout-terrain
all-terrain vehicle

AU adj
SPL
almost uncirculated

AWOL /ˈeɪ̯.wɑl/ /ˈeɪ̯.wɔl/ /ˈʔɐ.wɔl/ n
porté disparu
figuratively: someone or something missing

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

Aalenian adj
aalénien
of or pertaining to the Aalenian epoch

Aalenian pn
Aalénien
subdivision of the Middle Jurassic epoch

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

Aarau /ˈɑːɹaʊ/ pn
Aarau
Swiss town

Aargau /ˈɑrˌɡaʊ/ /ˈɑːɡaʊ/ pn
Argovie
canton

Aaron /aaron/ /ahăron/ /ærən/ /ɛəɹən/ /ˈæɹ.ən/ /ˈæɹən/ /ˈɛə.ɹən/ /ˈɛəɹən/ /ˈɛɹ.ən/ /ˈɛɹən/ pn
Aaron
biblical brother of Moses
male given name

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

Abbas /əˈbɑːs/ pn
Abbas
A male given name

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

Abbotsford pn
Abbotsford
city in British Columbia, Canada

Abbott pn
Labbé
surnames derived from the equivalents of “abbot”

Abdul /ɑbˈdʊl/ pn
Abdoul
male given name

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

Abdullatif pn
Abdellatif
male given name

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

Abel /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ pn
Abel
son of Adam and Eve
male given name

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

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

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

Abenaki /ˌæbəˈnæ.ki/ /ˌɑbəˈnɑki/ pn
abénaqui abénaquis
language

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

Abha pn
Abha
city in Saudi Arabia

Abidjan /ˈæb.əˌd͡ʒɑn/ /ˌæb.əˈd͡ʒɑn/ /ˌæb.ɪˈd͡ʒɑn/ pn
Abidjan
the largest city of Ivory Coast

Abidjanian adj
abidjanais
of or pertaining to Abidjan

Abidji pn
abidji
the language

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

Abinomn /ˈæbɪˈnɑmn̩/ pn
abinomn

Abkhaz /æbˈkæz/ /æbˈkɑz/ /ɑbˈkɑz/ n
Abkhaze Abkhazien Abkhazienne
person from Abkhazia

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

Abkhazia /æbˈkeɪ.zi.ə/ /æbˈkeɪ.ʒi.ə/ /æbˈkeɪ.ʒə/ /æbˈkɑ.zi.ə/ /æbˈkɑ.ʒi.ə/ pn
Abkhazie
territory in the Caucasus

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

Aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəl/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪn.l̩/ adj
aborigène indigène
of or pertaining to aborigines

Aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəl/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪn.l̩/ n
aborigène
original inhabitant of Australia
indigène
original inhabitant of any land

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

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

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

Abruzzian adj
abruzzais
of, from or relating to Abruzzo

Abruzzian n
Abruzzais Abruzzaise
native of Abruzzo

Abruzzo pn
Abruzzes
region of central Italy

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

Absurdistan pn
Absurdistan
country where absurdity is the norm

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

Abulfeda /ɑ.ˈbul.fɛˌdɑ/ /ˌɑ.bulˈfɛdɑ/ pn
Aboulféda
geographer and historian

Abure pn
abouré
the language

Abyssinia /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ə/ /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jə/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ə/ pn
Abyssinie
historical name of the Ethiopian Empire - Ethiopia and Eritrea

Abyssinian /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ən/ adj
abyssinien
of or pertaining to Abyssinia

Abyssinian /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ən/ n
Abyssinien Abyssinienne
a native of Abyssinia

Acadia /əˈkeɪ.di.ə/ pn
Acadie
a French colonial territory in North America

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

Acadian /əˈkeɪ.di.n̩/ /əˈkeɪ.d͡ʒn̩/ pn
Acadien
Acadian French
acadien
Acadian epoch
acadien acadienne
Of or pertaining to Acadia

Acadian Coast pn
Côte acadienne / Côte Acadienne / côte Acadienne / côte acadienne
Nova Scotia
Côte acadienne / Côte Acadienne / côte Acadienne / côte acadienne Péninsule acadienne / Péninsule Acadienne / péninsule acadienne / péninsule Acadienne
New Brunswick

Acarnania pn
Acarnanie
region of Greece

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

Accra /ə.ˈkɹɑ/ /ˈæk.ɹə/ pn
Accra
capital of Ghana

Acehnese pn
aceh acehnais achinais
language

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

Achaean /əˈkiːən/ adj
achéen
Of or relating to Achaea

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

Achaemenid /əˈkiːmənɪd/ /əˈkɛmənɪd/ adj
achéménide
relating to the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire c. 550–330 BCE

Achaemenid /əˈkiːmənɪd/ /əˈkɛmənɪd/ n
Achéménide
a member of the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire c. 550–330 BCE

Achaemenid Empire pn
Empire achéménide
empire ruled by the Achaemenid dynasty

Achelous /ækɪˈloʊ.əs/ pn
Achéloos Achéloüs
deity
river

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

Acherontic adj
achérontique
pertaining to or resembling Acheron

Achillean /ˌækɪˈliːən/ adj
achilléen
resembling Achilles

Achilles /əˈkɪliːz/ pn
Achille
Greek mythical hero

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

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

Acre /ˈeɪ.kɚ/ /ˈɑː.kɚ/ pn
Acre
city

Acre /ˈɑː.kɹɚ/ pn
Acre
state in north-western Brazil

Acre antshrike n
batara d'acre
acre antshrike

Acropolis /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ pn
Acropole
Athenian Acropolis

Actaeon /ækˈteɪɒn/ /ækˈteɪən/ /ækˈtiːɒn/ /ækˈtiːən/ /ˈæktɪən/ pn
Actéon

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

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

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

Adam's Bridge pn
Pont d'Adam
a chain of shoals that connects India and Sri Lanka

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

Adamic /əˈdæmɪk/ /ˈædəmɪk/ adj
adamique
relating to the Biblical character Adam

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

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

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

Adelaide /ˈæ.də.leɪd/ /ˈæ.dɜ.læɪ̯d/ pn
Adélaïde
female given name
state capital of South Australia
town in Eastern Cape

Adelard pn
Adélard
male given name

Adelie penguin n
manchot Adélie
Pygoscelis adeliae

Aden pn
Aden
seaport of Yemen

Adiabene pn
Adiabène
ancient kingdom

Adiabenian adj
adiabénien

Adiabenian n
Adiabénien Adiabénienne

Adige /ˈadɪdʒeɪ/ pn
Adige
river in South Tyrol

Adjara /əˈd͡ʒɑːɹə/ pn
Adjarie
autonomous republic of Georgia

Adlerism n
adlérisme
psychology and psychotherapy theories of Alfred Adler

Admiralty Islands pn
îles de l'Amirauté
group of islands

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

Adonis /əˈdoʊ.nɪs/ /əˈdɑn.ɪs/ /əˈdɒn.ɪs/ pn
Adonis
the young man loved by Aphrodite
male given name

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

Adrianople /ˌeɪdɹɪəˈnəʊp(ə)l/ pn
Andrinople
former name of Edirne

Adrianopolitan adj
andrinopolitain
of or pertaining to Adrianople

Adrianopolitan n
Andrinopolitain Andrinopolitaine
native or inhabitant of Adrianople

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

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

Advent pn
Avent avent
season before Christmas

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

Advent wreath n
couronne de l’Avent
usually evergreen wreath adorned with four candles

Adventist n
adventiste
believer in the Second Advent of Jesus; an advocate of Adventism

Adygea /ɑːdɪˈɡeɪ.ə/ pn
Adyguée
republic of south-west Russia

Adyghe /ɑːdɪˈɡeɪ/ /ˈɑː.dɪ.ɡeɪ/ pn
adyguéen
language spoken in the Republic of Adygea

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

Aeaea /iːˈ(j)iː.ə/ pn
Ééa
mythical island home to Circe

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

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

Aegean Islands pn
îles Égéennes îles Égées

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

Aegeus pn
Égée
mythological character

Aegidius pn
Égide
male given name

Aegina /iˈd͡ʒaɪnə/ pn
Égine
island

Aeginetan n
éginète
inhabitant of Aegina

Aegle pn
Églé
Greek goddess of good health

Aeneas /ɪˈniː.əs/ pn
Énée
Trojan hero

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

Aeolus /iˈoʊləs/ pn
Éole
character in Greek mythology

Aeronian pn
Aéronien
subdivision of the Silurian period

Aeschin. pn
Eschn.
abbreviation of (the equivalent of) Aeschines

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

Aesculapian adj
esculapien
of or relating to Aesculapius

Aesculapian snake n
couleuvre d'Esculape
a European species of nonvenomous snake, Zamenis longissimus, syn. Coluber longissimus, associated with Aesculapius in Ancient Greek mythology

Aesop /ˈiːsɒp/ pn
Ésope
ancient Greek author

Aether pn
Éther
Greek primordial deity

Aetius pn
Aetius Aétius
given name

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

Afade pn
afade
the language

Afar n
Afar
member of this people

Afar pn
afar Afar
language

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ adj
afghan
pertaining to Afghanistan

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ n
Afghan Afghane
person from Afghanistan

Afghan Hound /ˌæfɡæn ˈhau̯nd/ n
lévrier afghan
Afghan Hound

Afghanistan /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstæn/ /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstɑːn/ /æfˈɡɑːn.ɪˌstɑːn/ pn
Afghanistan
country

Africa /ɛfrɨkə/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kə/ pn
Afrique l’Afrique
continent

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

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

African Union pn
Union africaine
multinational organisation

African crake n
râle des prés
bird from the family Rallidae

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

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

African hunting dog n
lycaon
Lycaon pictus

African jacana n
jacana d'Afrique jacana à poitrine dorée
Actophilornis africanus

African locust bean n
néré
Parkia biglobosa

African mahogany n
caïlcédrat
tree of the genus Khaya

African nutmeg n
ilomba
Pycnanthus angolensis

African penguin n
manchot du Cap
Spheniscus demersus

African violet n
saintpaulia
perennial plant of the genus Saintpaulia

African-American [ˈæfɹʷɪkən əˈmɛɹʷɪkən] adj
afro-américain afro-américaine
American and black

African-American [ˈæfɹʷɪkən əˈmɛɹʷɪkən] n
Afro-Américain Afro-Américaine
A black American

Africanism n
africanisme
Eurocentric representation of Africans

Africanity n
africanité
quality or characteristic of being African

Africanization n
africanisation
the act or process of Africanizing

Africanize v
africaniser
to make African

Afrikaans /ˌɑːfɹɪˈkɑːnz/ pn
afrikaans
language

Afrikaner /ˌæfɹɪˈkɑːnɚ/ n
Afrikaner
member of ethnic group

Afro- /ˈæfɹoʊ-/ prefix
afro-
African

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

Afrocentric adj
afrocentrique
focusing on black African people

Afrocentrism n
afrocentrisme
black African ethnocentrism

Afrophobia n
afrophobie
the fear, hate or dislike of Africans

Afsharid adj
afcharide
relating to the Afsharid dynasty

Afsharid n
Afcharide
member of the Afsharid dynasty

Agadir pn
Agadir
a city in Morocco

Agamemnon /ˌæɡəˈmɛmnɒn/ /ˌæɡəˈmɛmnən/ pn
Agamemnon
Greek hero

Agatha /ˈæɡəθə/ pn
Agathe
female given name

Age of Enlightenment pn
siècle des Lumières
period of history

Agenor /əˈd͡ʒiːnɔː/ /ˈæɡɪnɔː/ pn
Agénor

Agent Orange pn
agent orange
herbicide

Agesilaus pn
Agésilas
given name

Aghori n
aghori
an order of Hindu ascetics

Aglaia pn
Aglaé
female given name

Agnes /ˈæɡ.nɪs/ pn
Agnès
female given name

Agra pn
Âgrâ
city in India

Agrigento /ˌæɡɹɪˈd͡ʒɛntəʊ/ pn
Agrigente
province and city in Sicily

Aguascalientes pn
Aguascalientes
state of Mexico

Ahab /ˈeɪˌhæb/ pn
Achab
biblical king of Israel

Ahasuerus /əˈhæz.wə.ɹəs/ pn
Assuérus
biblical king of Persia

Ahmed /ˈɑː.mɛd/ /ˈɑːx.mɛd/ pn
Ahmed
male given name

Ahom /əˈhɒm/ pn
ahom

Aida pn
Aïda
female given name

Aidi n
aïdi chien de montagne de l'Atlas
dog breed

Aigio pn
Aigio
town in Greece

Ain pn
Ain
département

Ainu /ˈaɪnuː/ adj
aïnou aïnu
pertaining to ethnic group or language

Ainu /ˈaɪnuː/ n
Aïnou Aïnoue Aïnu Aïnue
member of an ethnic group

Ainu /ˈaɪnuː/ pn
aïnou aïnu
language

Aion pn
Éon
Greek god associate with time, the universe and the zodiac

Airbnb /ˌɛərˌbiːɛnˈbiː/ pn
Airbnb
Airbnb

Airbnb /ˌɛərˌbiːɛnˈbiː/ v
airbnbiser
to use Airbnb or another intermediary to rent an apartment, whether as a lessor or a lessee

Aisha /aɪˈiːʃə/ pn
Aïcha
female given name

Aisne pn
Aisne
département
river

Ajaccio /aɪət͡ʃoʊ/ /aɪˌætʃəʊ/ /əˈdʒæksɪəʊ/ /əˈd͡ʒæksɪoʊ/ pn
Ajaccio
capital city of Corsica, France

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

Akan pn
akan
language group spoken in Ghana

Akhenaten /ˌækəˈnɑːtən/ /ˌɑːkəˈnɑːtən/ pn
Akhénaton
Pharaoh in 14th century BCE, founder of Atenism

Akhet pn
Akhet

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

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /əˈkɑ.di.ən/ n
Akkadien Akkadienne
inhabitant of the Akkad region

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

Akkadogram n
akkadogramme
Akkadogram

Akrotiri and Dhekelia pn
Akrotiri et Dhékélie
British overseas territory

Aksum pn
Aksoum Axoum

Akureyri pn
Akureyri
city on the north coast of Iceland

Akwesasne /ˌækwəˈsæsneɪ/ pn
Akwesasne

Al Hoceima pn
Al Hoceïma
city

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

Alabama /ˌæ.lə.ˈbæ.mə/ n
Alabama
tribe

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

Alabamian /ˌæləˈbæmi.ən/ adj
alabamien alabamienne
of or pertaining to Alabama

Alabamian /ˌæləˈbæmi.ən/ n
Alabamien Alabamienne
an inhabitant or a resident of Alabama

Aladdin /əˈlædɪn/ pn
Aladin
the fictional young man

Alagoas /ˌæləˈɡəʊəs/ /ˌɑːlɑːˈɡəʊɑːs/ /ˌɑːləˈɡəʊəs/ pn
Alagoas
state in north-eastern Brazil

Alamo /ˈæləˌmoʊ/ /ˈæləˌməʊ/ pn
Alamo
fort in San Antonio, Texas

Alan /ˈæl.ən/ pn
Alain
male given name

Alanic /əˈleɪnɪk/ /əˈlɑnɪk/ /əˈlɑːnɪk/ adj
alain
of or pertaining to Alans or their language

Alanic /əˈleɪnɪk/ /əˈlɑnɪk/ /əˈlɑːnɪk/ pn
alain
language

Alaric pn
Alaric
king of Visigoths

Alaska /əˈlæs.kə/ pn
Alaska
US state

Alaska pollock n
colin d'Alaska
Gadus chalcogrammus

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

Alaskan /əˈlæskən/ n
Alaskien
someone from Alaska

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

Alawite n
alaouite

Alban pn
Alban
male given name

Albania /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɔːlˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Albanie
country in south-eastern Europe

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

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

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ pn
albanais
language

Albanophobia n
albanophobie

Albany /ˈɒl.bə.ni/ /ˈɒlb.ni/ /ˈɔːl.bə.ni/ /ˈɔːlb.ni/ pn
Albany
capital of New York

Albert /ˈæl.bɚt/ pn
Albert
male given name

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

Albertan n
Albertain Albertaine
native or resident of Alberta

Albi pn
Albi
town and commune in France

Albin pn
Albin
male given name

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

Albireo pn
Albireo
Beta (β) Cygni.

Albuquerque /ˈæl.bə.kəː.ki/ /ˈæl.bə.kɚ.ki/ pn
Albuquerque
city

Alcaic /ælˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
alcaïque
pertaining to a type of verse invented by the Greek poet Alcaeus

Alcalá de Henares /ˌalkaˈlɑː deɪ ɛˈnɑːɹɛs/ /ˌɑlkəˈlɑ deɪ həˈnɑɹeɪs/ pn
Alcalá de Henares
city near Madrid, Spain

Alcamo pn
Alcamo
commune in Sicily

Alchevsk pn
Altchevsk
city

Alcibiades /ˌælsəˈbaɪədiz/ pn
Alcibiade
Greek name

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

Alcoholics Anonymous pn
Alcooliques Anonymes
proper noun

Aldebaran /alˈdɛbəɹən/ pn
Aldébaran
star

Alderney /ˈɔːldə(ɹ)ni/ pn
Aurigny
island

Alec /ˈælɪk/ pn
Alec

Alecto pn
Alecto
Greek goddess of vengeance

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

Alemannic /ˌæləˈmænɪk/ /ˌælɪˈmænɪk/ pn
alémanique
High German language or dialect group

Aleppine adj
alépin
of or pertaining to Aleppo

Aleppine n
Alépin Alépine
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Aleppo

Aleppo /əˈlɛpoʊ/ /əˈlɛpəʊ/ pn
Alep
city in Syria

Aleppo pine n
pin blanc pin d'Alep
a pine tree

Alesi pn
Alesi

Alessandria pn
Alexandrie

Aleut /əˈluːt/ /ˈæ.liːˌuːt/ /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ adj
aléoute
of the Aleutian Islands

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

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

Aleutian /əˈluːʃən/ adj
aléoutien
of the Aleutian Islands

Aleutian /əˈluːʃən/ n
Aléoutien
a native or inhabitant of the Aleutian Islands

Aleutian Islands /ˌæliːˈuːʃən ˈɑɪlændz/ pn
îles Aléoutiennes
archipelago

Alevism n
alévisme
Doctrine

Alexander /ˌa.lɪɡˈzɑːn.də/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzæn.dɚ/ [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.də] [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.dɚ] pn
Alexandre
male given name

Alexander the Great pn
Alexandre le Grand
King of Macedonia

Alexandra /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzæn.dɹə/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzɑn.dɹə/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzɑːn.dɹə/ [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.dɹə] pn
Alexandra
female given name

Alexandria /æləkˈzændɹi.ə/ /æləɡˈzændɹi.ə/ pn
Alexandrie
city in Egypt

Alexandrian /æ.lɛksˈzæn.dɹi.ən/ /æl.ɛɡˈzæn.dɹiː.ən/ n
Alexandrin Alexandrine
native or inhabitant of Alexandria

Alexandrina pn
Alexandrine
female given name

Alexandroupoli pn
Alexandroúpoli Alexandroúpolis
city

Alexia pn
Alexie Alexia
female given name

Alexiares pn
Alexiarès
A guardian god of Mount Olympus

Alexius pn
Alexis
male given name

Alfonso /ælˈfɑnzoʊ/ pn
Alphonse
male given name

Alfred /ˈælfɚd/ /ˈælfɹəd/ pn
Alfred
Male given name

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

Algeria /ælˈdʒɪəɹi.ə/ /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ə/ pn
Algérie
country

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

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

Algerian Arabic pn
arabe algérien

Algerian War pn
guerre d'Algérie
War 1954–1962

Algherese pn
alguérois
Catalan dialect spoken in Alghero

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

Algic pn
algique
language family

Algiers /ælˈdʒɪə(ɹ)z/ /ælˈd͡ʒiɹz/ pn
Alger
the capital of Algeria

Algonquian /ælˈɡɑːŋk(w)i.ən/ /ælˈɡɒŋk(w)i.ən/ adj
algonquien
relating to a group of North American languages

Ali /ˈɑːli/ pn
Ali
male given name from Arabic

Ali Baba n
Ali Baba
a fictional character

Aliassime pn
Aliassime

Alicante /ˌælɪˈkænt/ /ˌælɪˈkænti/ /ˌɑləˈkɑnteɪ/ pn
Alicante
city in Spain

Alice /ˈæl.ɪs/ pn
Alice
female given name

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

Alid adj
alide

Alid n
Alide

All Saints' Day pn
Toussaint
feast day

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

Allah /əˈlɑː/ /ˈæ.lə/ /ˈɑːlɑː/ /ˈɑːlə/ /ˌɑːˈlɑː/ pn
Allah
God, in Islam

Allahabad /ˌæləhəˈbæd/ /ˌæləhəˈbɑːd/ pn
Allahabad
city in India

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

Allemanist n
allemaniste
a follower of the French socialist Jean Allemane

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

Allied /ˈælaɪd/ adj
interallié

Allier pn
Allier
département

Allies /ˈælaɪz/ pn
Alliés
in WWII

Almería /ˌælməˈɹi.ə/ /ˌɑːlməˈɹi.ə/ pn
Almería Almérie
city in Andalusia

Almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ pn
Tout-Puissant
God, the supreme being

Almodóvarian adj
almodovarien
of, pertaining to}} or characteristic of Pedro Almodóvar

Almohad adj
almohade

Almoravid n
Almoravide

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

Alpes-Maritimes pn
Alpes-Maritimes
département

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

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

Alpine /ˈæl.paɪn/ /ˈæl.pɪn/ adj
alpin
relating to the Alps

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

Alsace /ælˈseɪs/ /ælˈsæs/ /ˈæl.seɪs/ /ˈæl.sæs/ pn
Alsace
region on the west bank of the upper Rhine

Alsace-Lorraine pn
Alsace-Lorraine
historical state of Germany

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ adj
alsacien
of or relating to Alsace

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ n
Alsacien Alsacienne
person from Alsace

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ pn
alsacien
language of Alsace

Altai pn
Altaï
mountain range

Altaic /ælˈteɪ.ɪk/ adj
altaïque
pertaining to the group of languages

Altair /ˈæltaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔːltaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔːltɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌɑltaɪˈɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Altaïr
star

Alupka pn
Aloupka
city

Alutiiq pn
alutiiq
a language of the Eskimo-Aleut family

Alvin /ˈælvɪn/ pn
Alvin
male given name meaning "elf friend"

Alzette pn
Alzette
river

Alzheimer's disease /ˈæl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɑːl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːlzhaɪmə(ɹ)z/ n
maladie d'Alzheimer maladie d’Alzheimer
mental disorder from brain tissue changes

Amadeus /ˌæməˈdeɪəs/ pn
Amédée
male given name

Amal pn
amal
the language

Amalthea pn
Amalthée
goat or nymph who suckled Zeus

Amanda /əˈmændə/ [əˈmɛəndə] pn
Amanda
female given name

Amapá /ˈɑː.mə.pɑː/ /ˌɑː.məˈpɑː/ pn
Amapá
a state in northern Brazil

Amaterasu /ɑːmətɛɹˈɑːsuː/ pn
Amaterasu
Japanese sun goddess

Amazighity n
amazighité

Amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ /ˈɛm.ə.zɔn/ n
amazone
Mythological female warrior

Amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ /ˈɛm.ə.zɔn/ pn
Amazone
river
amazonien
used attributively in compounds

Amazon Rainforest pn
Amazonie forêt amazonienne

Amazonas pn
Amazonas
state of Brazil

Amazonia /ˌæm.əˈzəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Amazonie forêt amazonienne
region

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

Amazonian antshrike n
batara d'Amazonie
Thamnophilus amazonicus

Amazonification n
Amazonification

Amazonomachy /ˌæməzəˈnɒməki/ n
amazonomachie
artistic representation of a battle with Amazons

Ambazonia /ˌæmbəˈzəʊniə/ pn
Ambazonie
An Anglophone state

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

Ambrose /ˈæmbɹoʊz/ /ˈæmbɹəʊz/ pn
Ambroise
male given name

Amelia /əˈmiːli.ə/ /əˈmiːljə/ pn
Amélie
female given name

American /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ /əˈmɝ.ə.kən/ adj
américain
of or pertaining to the Americas
américain états-unien
of or pertaining to the U.S., its people or its culture

American /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ /əˈmɝ.ə.kən/ n
Américain américain
inhabitant of the Americas
Américain États-Unien
person born in, or a citizen of, the U.S.

American Bulldog n
bouledogue américain
American Bulldog

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

American Dream n
rêve américain
determination
philosophy

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

American League pn
Ligue américaine

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

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

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

American badger n
blaireau d’Amérique
Taxidea taxus

American basswood n
tilleul d'Amérique
Tilia americana

American bison /əˈmɛɹɪkən ˈbaɪ̯sən/ n
bison d'Amérique
mammal

American bittern n
butor d'Amérique
Botaurus lentiginosus

American black bear n
baribal ours noir
Ursus americanus

American black duck n
Canard noir
Anas rubripes

American cliff swallow n
hirondelle à front blanc
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

American football n
football américain football
American football

American foulbrood n
loque américaine
bee disease caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus larvae

American golden plover n
pluvier bronzé
Pluvialis dominica

American kestrel n
crécerelle d'Amérique
species

American mink n
vison d'Amérique
Mustela vison

American planetree n
platane d'Amérique
Platanus occidentalis

American robin n
merle d'Amérique
Turdus migratorius

American sweetgum n
copalme d'Amérique
deciduous tree

American tree sparrow n
Bruant hudsonien
Spizelloides arborea

American wigeon n
canard d'Amérique
Anas americana

American winterberry n
houx verticillé
Ilex verticillata

American woodcock n
bécasse d'Amérique
Scolopax minor

Americanisation n
américanisation
assimilation

Americanism n
américanisme
linguistic feature
custom
preference

Americanize v
américaniser
to make American

Americas /əˈmɛɹəkəz/ pn
Amérique Amériques
North and South America

Amhara n
Amhara
a member of a Semitic people of Ethiopia

Amhara pn
Amhara
a province in medieval Ethiopia

Amharic /æmˈhæɹɪk/ pn
amharique
language

Amiens pn
Amiens
a large city in The Somme

Amish /ˈeɪ.mɪʃ/ /ˈæ.mɪʃ/ /ˈɑː.mɪʃ/ n
Amish
a strict Anabaptist sect

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

Amory pn
Amaury
male given name

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

Amperian adj
ampérien

Amphitrite /ˌæm.fɪˈtɹaɪ.ti/ pn
Amphitrite
Greek goddess

Amphitryon n
amphitryon amphitryonne

Amritsar pn
Amritsar
city in Punjab, India

Amstelveen /ˈæmstəlˌvɛn/ pn
Amstelveen
city in North Holland

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

Amsterdammer n
Amstellodamoise Amstellodamois
An inhabitant or a resident of Amsterdam

Amun /ˈɑːmuːn/ /ˈɑːmən/ pn
Amon
Egyptian wind deity

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

Amur falcon n
faucon de l'Amour
Falco amurensis

Amuric adj
amourique amouriques

Anabaptism /ænəˈbæptɪzm/ n
anabaptisme
doctrine of Anabaptists

Anabaptist n
anabaptiste
member of radical wing of Christians during Reformation

Anahita pn
Anahita
Iranian goddess

Anal /ə.nʌl/ pn
Anal
language

Analects pn
Analectes Entretiens de Confucius
collected sayings of Confucius

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

Anansi pn
Anansi
trickster spider in West African and Caribbean folklore

Anasazi n
Anasazi
member of a Native American people who once lived in Utah and Colorado

Anastasia /æn.ə.ˈsteɪ.ʃi.ə/ /æn.ə.ˈsteɪ.ʃə/ /æn.ə.ˈsteɪ.ʒə/ /æn.ə.ˈstɑ.si.ə/ /æn.əˈsteɪ.ʒi.ə/ /ɑ.nə.ˈstɑ.si.ə/ /ɑ.nə.ˈstɑ.ʃə/ pn
Anastasia Anastasie
female given name

Anastasius pn
Anastase
male given name

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

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

Anatolian /anəˈtəʊlɪən/ /ænəˈtoʊliən/ adj
anatolien
of or pertaining to Anatolia or its people, culture, etc.

Anatolian /anəˈtəʊlɪən/ /ænəˈtoʊliən/ n
anatolien anatolienne
native or inhabitant of Anatolia

Anatolian Turkish adj
turc anatolien

Anatolius pn
Anatole
male given name

Anaxagoras pn
Anaxagore
philosopher

Anaxarete /əˌnæksəˈrɛti/ pn
Anaxarete Anaxarète

Ancestral Puebloan n
Anasazi
member of a Native American people who once lived in Utah and Colorado

Anchorage /ˈeɪŋ.kɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈæŋ.kə.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ pn
Anchorage
city

Ancien Régime pn
Ancien Régime
aristocratic system in France before the French Revolution

Ancient Egypt pn
Égypte antique
civilization

Ancient Greece pn
Grèce antique
ancient civilization of the Mediterranean

Ancient Greek pn
grec ancien grec antique
the Greek language of classical antiquity

Ancient Near East pn
Proche-Orient ancien
period of Near Eastern history

Ancient North Arabian adj
nord-arabique nordarabique
related to homonymous script or language

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

Ancient of Days pn
Ancien des jours
God

Ancona pn
Ancône
city, province

Ancus pn
Ancus
male given name

Ancyra pn
Ancyre
Capital of Galatia

Andalusia /ˌændəluːˈsiːə/ /ˌændəˈluːsi.ə/ /ˌændəˈluːzi.ə/ /ˌændəˈluːʃə/ /ˌændəˈluːʒə/ pn
Andalousie
autonomous community of Spain

Andalusian adj
andalou
from or pertaining to Andalusia

Andalusian n
Andalou Andaloue
someone from Andalusia
PRE Pure race espagnole andalou
horse of a breed from the Iberian Peninsula
andalou
dialect (or varieties) of Spanish spoken in Andalusia

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

Andaman /ˈæn.də.mən/ adj
andamanais

Andaman Sea pn
mer d'Andaman
part of the Indian Sea east of the Andaman Islands and west of Thailand

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

Andean flamingo n
flamant des Andes
Phoenicopterus andinus

Andean hairy armadillo n
tatou des Andes
South American animal

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

Andijan pn
Andijan

Andorra /ænˈdoɹ.ə/ /ænˈdɔː.ɹə/ [ænˈdo̞ɹ.ə] pn
Andorre
country

Andorra la Vella /ænˈdɔː.ɹə lə ˈveɪl.jə/ /ˈveɪ.ə/ /ˈvɛl.jə/ pn
Andorre-la-Vieille
capital of Andorra

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ adj
andorran Andorran Andorrane andorrane
pertaining to Andorra

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ n
Andorran Andorrane andorran andorrane
person from Andorra

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

Andretti n
Andretti Mario Andretti
Mario Andretti

Andretti pn
Andretti
surname

Andrew /ˈæn.dɹuː/ [ˈeᵊnˌd̠ɹ̠˔ʷʊ̈u] [ˈænˌd̠ɹ̠ʷ˔ʊ̈u] pn
André
male given name
the Apostle

Andromache /ænˈdɹɒməki/ pn
Andromaque
the wife of Hector

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

Andros pn
Andros Ándhros
island in Greece

Andy /ˈæn.di/ pn
Andy
pet form of Andrew or its equivalent in the language concerned

Andøya pn
Andøya
largest island of the Vesterålen archipelago

Angela /ˈænd͡ʒələ/ pn
Angèle
female given name

Angeleno /ˌænd͡ʒɪˈliːnəʊ/ n
Angelin Angeline
person from Los Angeles

Angeles pn
Ángeles
city in the Philippines

Angelica pn
Angélique
female given name

Angelina /ˌænd͡ʒəˈliːnə/ pn
Angeline Angéline
a female given name

Angelo /ˈæn.d͡ʒə.loʊ/ /ˈæn.hə.loʊ/ pn
Ange
male given name

Angevin n
Angevin
native of Anjou

Angkor Wat /ˈɑŋ.kɔɹ ˈwɑt/ pn
Angkor Vat
Cambodian temple complex

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

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

Anglican Communion pn
Communion anglicane
worldwide network of churches

Anglicanism n
anglicanisme
beliefs and practices of the Anglican Church

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

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

Anglo-Arabian n
anglo-arabe

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

Anglo-Egyptian Sudan /ˌæŋɡləʊ ɪˌdʒɪpʃən suːˈdɑːn/ pn
Soudan anglo-égyptien
Sudan, during the time when it was ruled jointly by Egypt and the United Kingdom

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈsæk.sən/ adj
anglo-saxon
related to the Anglo-Saxon peoples or language

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈsæk.sən/ n
Anglo-Saxon Anglo-Saxonne Anglosaxon Anglosaxonne
member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England during the early fifth century

Anglocentric adj
anglocentriste
focused on England

Anglocentrism n
anglocentrisme
the practice of viewing the world from English or Anglo-American perspective

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

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

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

Anglophobia n
anglophobie
hatred or fear of England or anything English

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ adj
anglophone
English-speaking

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ n
anglophone
one who speaks English

Anglosphere /ˈæŋ.ɡləˌsfɪɹ/ pn
anglophonie
Anglophone realm

Angola /æŋˈɡoʊlə/ /æŋˈɡəʊlə/ n
Angola
country in Southern Africa

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

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

Angoulême pn
Angoulême
a city in Charente, France

Angoumois pn
Angoumois
former county and province of France

Angoumois moth n
papillon de l'Angoumois
Sitotroga cerealella, a small moth that is destructive to grain

Angria pn
Angrie
historical region

Anguilla /æŋˈɡwɪ.lə/ pn
Anguilla
British overseas territory in the Caribbean

Anguillan /æŋˈɡwɪlən/ n
Anguillan Anguillane
person from Anguilla

Anicetus pn
Anicet Anicétos
A guardian god of Mount Olympus

Anishinaabe /ˌɑːnɪʃɪˈnɑːbeɪ/ n
anichinabé anichinabée anichinabées anichinabés
member of Anishinaabe people

Anjou /ˈɒnʒuː/ pn
Anjou
former county of France
town in Isère

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

Ankou pn
Ankou
personification of death in Celtic mythology

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

Anna /ˈænə/ [ˈeənə] pn
Anne
biblical prophetess

Annabel /ˈænəbɛl/ pn
Annabelle
female given name

Annam /əˈnæm/ /ˈænæm/ pn
Annam
the former name of Vietnam

Annamite /ˌæn.əˈmaɪt/ adj
annamite
of or from Annam

Annamite /ˌæn.əˈmaɪt/ n
Annamite
inhabitant of Annam

Annas pn
Anân
A Jewish high priest in the first century CE.

Annie /ˈæni/ pn
Annette Anny
diminutive of Ann

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

Annunciation /əˌnʌnsɪˈeɪ̯ʃn̩/ pn
Annonciation
Christianity

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

Anselm /ˈanˌsɛlm/ /ˈænˌsɛlm/ [ˈænˌsɛlm] pn
Anselme
male given name

Antaeus pn
Antée
son of Poseidon

Antananarivo pn
Antananarivo Tananarive
city

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

Antarctic Circle pn
cercle antarctique
geographical line

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

Antarctica /enˈtɐːktɪkə/ /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈtɑː(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈɑːtɪkə/ [æˈɾ̃ɑɹɾɪkə] pn
Antarctique
southernmost continent

Antares pn
Antarès
star

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

Anthropocene /ænˈθɹɑp.əˌsin/ /ˈæn.θɹə.pəˌsin/ /ˈæn.θɹə.pəˌsiːn/ pn
anthropocène
the current geological period

Anti-Lebanon pn
Anti-Liban
mountain range

Antibes pn
Antibes
resort town in Alpes-Maritimes

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

Antifa /ænˈtiːfə/ /ˈæntifɑː/ pn
antifa
anti-fascist movement

Antigone /ænˈtɪ.ɡə.ni/ pn
Antigone
the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta

Antigua /ænˈtiːɡ(w)ə/ pn
Antigua
island

Antigua and Barbuda /ænˌti.ɡ(w)ə ənd bɑɹˈbju.də/ /ænˌtiː.ɡə ən(d) bɑːˈbjuː.də/ pn
Antigua-et-Barbuda
country

Antiguan /ænˈtiːɡən/ n
Antiguais Antiguaise
person

Antikythera pn
Anticythère
Greek island

Antillean /æntəˈliːən/ /ænˈtɪli.ən/ adj
antillais
of, from, or pertaining to the Antilles

Antillean /æntəˈliːən/ /ænˈtɪli.ən/ n
Antillais Antillaise
person from the Antilles

Antilles /ænˈtɪl.iːz/ pn
Antilles
islands

Antinous /anˈtɪnəʊəs/ /ænˈtɪnəʊəs/ pn
Antinoüs
Emperor Hadrian’s lover

Antioch /ˈæntiˌɑk/ /ˈæntɪˌɒk/ pn
Antioche
Antioch on the Orontes

Antiochene pn
Antiochène
the territory around ancient Antioch

Antiochian /ˌæntiˈoʊkiən/ /ˌæntiˈɑkiən/ /ˌæntiˈɒkiən/ adj
antiochien
of or pertaining to ancient Antioch

Antiochian /ˌæntiˈoʊkiən/ /ˌæntiˈɑkiən/ /ˌæntiˈɒkiən/ n
Antiochien Antiochienne
a person from, or an inhabitant of, ancient Antioch

Antiochus /ænˈtaɪəkəs/ pn
Antiochos
male given name

Antipater pn
Antipater
Macedonian general

Antiquity pn
Antiquité Antiquité classique
period of history

Antisthenes /ænˈtɪsθəniːz/ pn
Antisthène
Greek name

Antlia pn
Machine pneumatique
constellation

Antoinette pn
Antoinette
female given name from French Antoinette

Antonius /ænˈtoʊni.əs/ /ænˈtəʊni.əs/ pn
Antoine
a Roman nomen gentile

Antwerp /ˈæn.twɝp/ pn
Anvers
city
province

Antwerpian adj
anversois
of Antwerp

Antwerpian n
Anversois Anversoise
someone from Antwerp

Anubis pn
Anubis
Egyptian god of the dead and tombs

Anya pn
Anya
female given name

Anzac Day /ˈænzæk ˌdeɪ/ pn
journée de l'ANZAC
public holiday in Australia and New Zealand on April 25

Aosta /ɑːˈɒstə/ pn
Aoste
city in Italy

Aostan adj
aostois
of or from Aosta

Aostan n
Aostois Aostoise
one from Aosta

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

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

Apache tear n
larme d'apache
rounded nodule of obsidian

Apamea /æpəˈmiːə/ pn
Apamée
name of several Hellenistic cities

Apamean /æpəˈmiːən/ adj
apaméen
of or pertaining to Apamea in Syria or its region

Apamean /æpəˈmiːən/ n
Apaméen Apaméenne
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Apamea in Syria or its region

Apamene pn
Apamène
region in Syria

Apennines /ˈæpənaɪnz/ pn
Apennins Apennin
mountain range

Aphrodite /æfɹoʊˈdaɪti/ /æfɹəˈdaɪti/ pn
Aphrodite
Greek goddess

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

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

Apollo /əˈpɑloʊ/ /əˈpɒləʊ/ n
Apollon
asteroid type

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

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

Apollonian n
apollinien
of or relating to the Greek god Apollo

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

Apophis /əˈpɑfəs/ /əˈpɒfɪs/ /ˈæpəfəs/ /ˈæpəfɪs/ pn
Apophis
an evil snake-god who tries to devour the sun every night

Apostle n
apôtre
any of the group of twelve disciples

Apostles' Creed pn
Symbole des apôtres
statement of Christian belief

Appalachia /ˌæ.pəˈleɪ.(t)ʃə/ /ˌæ.pəˈlæ.tʃə/ pn
Appalaches
a region in the eastern United States, covering a part of the Appalachian Mountains

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

Appenzell Inner Rhodes pn
Appenzell Rhodes-Intérieures
Swiss canton

Appenzell Outer Rhodes pn
Appenzell Rhodes-Extérieures
Swiss canton

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

Appius pn
Appius
Roman name

Apr pn
avr.
abbreviation of April

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

April Fools' Day n
premier avril
First day of April

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

April shower n
giboulée de mars
rain characteristic of spring

Aptian pn
Aptien
subdivision of the Early Cretaceous epoch

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

Apulia pn
Pouilles Pouille Apulie
region of Italy

Apulian /əˈpuːliːən/ adj
apulien
of or pertaining to Apulia

Apulian /əˈpuːliːən/ n
Apulien Apulienne
resident of Apulia

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

Aquarius /əˈkwɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /əˈkwɛɚ.i.əs/ n
Verseau
Someone with a Aquarius star sign

Aquarius /əˈkwɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /əˈkwɛɚ.i.əs/ pn
Verseau
astrological sign
constellation

Aquila /ˈækwələ/ /ˈækwɪlə/ /ˈɑːkwələ/ pn
Aigle
constellation

Aquin pn
Aquin
Commune in Haiti

Aquitaine /ˈækwɪteɪn/ /ˌækwɪˈteɪn/ pn
Aquitaine
former region of France

Aquitanian adj
aquitain
of or pertaining to Aquitania

Ara /ˈeɪ.ɹə/ /ˈɛɹ.ə/ pn
Autel
constellation

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

Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ n
Arabe
Semitic person
arabe Arabe
horse

Arab League pn
Ligue arabe
Arab League

Arab Republic of Egypt pn
République arabe d'Égypte
Official name of Egypt

Arab Spring pn
Printemps arabe
movement

Arab World pn
monde arabe
Arabic speaking world

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

Arabian Peninsula pn
péninsule Arabique Arabie
peninsula in the Middle East

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

Arabian oryx n
oryx béatrix oryx d'Arabie
Oryx leucoryx

Arabic /ˈæ.ɹə.bɪk/ /ˈæɹ.ə.bɪk/ /ˈɛɹ.ə.bɪk/ adj
arabe
of, from, or pertaining to Arab countries or cultural behaviour

Arabic /ˈæ.ɹə.bɪk/ /ˈæɹ.ə.bɪk/ /ˈɛɹ.ə.bɪk/ pn
arabe
language
arabe alphabet arabe
alphabet

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

Arabisation n
arabisation
process of arabising

Arabism n
arabisme
an idiom characteristic of the Arabic language

Arabize v
arabiser
to make Arab

Arabo- prefix
arabo-
relating to Arabic or Arabs

Arabocentric adj
arabocentriste
focused on Arabs

Arabologist n
arabologue
scholar specializing in Arabology

Arabology n
arabologie
the study of the Arabs

Arabophobia n
arabophobie
the fear, hate or dislike of Arabs

Arabophone adj
arabophone

Arachne /əˈɹækni/ pn
Arachné
(Greek mythology) woman famous for her skill at weaving

Arachosia pn
Arachosie
Achaemenid and Seleucid satrapy

Arafura Sea pn
mer d’Arafura
sea between Arnhem Land and West Papua

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ adj
aragonais
from Aragon

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ n
Aragonais Aragonaise
a person

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ pn
aragonais
the language of Aragon

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

Aramaean /æ.ɹəˈmiː.ən/ /æɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ /ɛɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ adj
araméen araméenne
of or pertaining to Aramaeans or Aram

Aramaean /æ.ɹəˈmiː.ən/ /æɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ /ɛɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ n
Araméen Araméenne
member of a West Semitic semi-nomadic and pastoralist people

Aramaic /ˌæ.ɹə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ adj
araméen
pertaining to the language, alphabet, culture or poetry

Aramaic /ˌæ.ɹə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ pn
araméen
the language

Aranese pn
aranais
dialect

Arapaho /əˈɹeɪpəhoʊ/ pn
Arapaho
language

Araucania pn
Araucanie

Arawak adj
Arawak
pertaining to the Arawak

Arawak n
Arawak
people

Arbil pn
Erbil
city

Arbor Day pn
Jour de l'arbre
national day of observance of the need to protect trees

Arc de Triomphe pn
Arc de Triomphe
the Parisian monument

Arcadia /ɑɹˈkeɪ.di.ə/ /ɑːˈkeɪ.dɪ.ə/ n
Arcadie
a district or a prefecture in the central and mid SE Peloponnese

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

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

Arcadius pn
Arcadius Arcade
male given name

Arcado-Cypriot pn
arcadochypriote

Arceneaux /æɹsənoʊ/ pn
Arceneaux

Archi /ɑːɹˈt͡ʃiː/ pn
artchi
language

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

Archilochus pn
Archiloque
Ancient Greek name

Archimedean /ˌɑːkɪˈmiːdi.ən/ /ˌɑːɹkɪˈmiːdi.ən/ adj
archimédien
of or pertaining to Archimedes

Archimedes /ˌɑɹ.kəˈmiː.diːz/ /ˌɑːkɪˈmiːdiːz/ /ˌɑːɹkɪˈmiːdiːz/ pn
Archimède
an ancient Greek mathematician

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

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

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

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

Arctic cod n
morue arctique
Arctogadus glacialis

Arctic warbler n
pouillot boréal
Phylloscopus borealis

Arcturian adj
arcturien

Arcturus /ɑɹkˈtjʊəɹəs/ pn
Arcturus
Alpha Boötis

Ardennes pn
Ardennes
region
département

Ardèche pn
Ardèche
French department
French river

Area 51 pn
Zone 51
military base in Nevada rumored to contain extraterrestrial life

Ares /ˈeəɹiːz/ pn
Arès
Greek god of war

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

Argand lamp n
quinquet
a lamp with a circular hollow wick and glass chimney

Argentina /ˌɑɹ.d͡ʒən.ˈti.nə/ /ˌɑː.d͡ʒən.ˈtiː.nə/ pn
Argentine
Argentine Republic

Argentine /ˈɑː.dʒən.taɪn/ /ˈɑː.dʒən.tiːn/ adj
argentin argentine
pertaining to Argentina

Argentine /ˈɑː.dʒən.taɪn/ /ˈɑː.dʒən.tiːn/ n
Argentin Argentine
person from Argentina

Argentine Republic pn
République argentine
official name of Argentina

Argentine tango n
tango argentin
Ballroom dance

Argo pn
Argo
mythical ship

Argo Navis pn
Navire Argo
constellation

Argonaut /ˈɑːrɡənɔːt/ pn
Argonaute
member of the Argo crew

Ari pn
Ari
language of Papua New Guinea

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

Arian /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ adj
arien
pertaining to Arianism

Arian /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ n
arien
believer of Arian Christianity

Arianism /ˈɛəɹɪənɪzəm/ n
arianisme
nontrinitarian Christian teaching

Ariel /ˈɛəɹiəl/ /ˈɛəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛɹiəl/ pn
Ariel
moon of Uranus

Aries /ˈɛə.ɹiːz/ /ˈɛɚ.iz/ n
Bélier
Someone with an Aries star sign

Aries /ˈɛə.ɹiːz/ /ˈɛɚ.iz/ pn
Bélier
astrological sign
constellation

Arin pn
arine

Ariostan adj
ariostin
characteristic of Ludovico Ariosto

Arist. pn
Arstt.
bibliographical abbreviation for Aristotle

Aristaeus /æɹɪˈsteɪəs/ /æɹɪˈstiːəs/ /əˈɹiːstɪəs/ pn
Aristée
God of the rustic arts

Aristarch /ˈæɹɪstɑːk/ n
aristarque
severe critic

Aristarchus pn
Aristarque
Ancient Greek name

Aristophanean adj
aristophanien aristophanique

Aristotelianism pn
aristotélisme
philosophical system

Aristotle /ˈæɹɪˌstɑtəl/ /ˈæɹɪˌstɒtəl/ /ˈɛɹɪˌstɑtəl/ [ˈæɹɪˌstɑɾɫ̩] [ˈæɹɪˌstɒtᵊɫ̩] [ˈɛɹɪˌstɑɾɫ̩] pn
Aristote
ancient Greek philosopher

Arius /ˈɛəɹi.əs/ pn
Arius
Greek name

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

Ariège pn
Ariège
département

Ark of the Covenant pn
arche d’alliance
the sacred container, a gold-plated wooden chest

Arkhangelsk pn
Arkhanguelsk Arkhangelsk
city in Russia

Arlberg /ˈɑː(ɹ)lbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Arlberg
a massif shared between the states of Vorarlberg and Tyrol in Austria

Arles pn
Arles
city in France

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

Armagnac pn
Armagnac
region

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

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

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

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

Armenian Highland pn
haut-plateau arménien
plateau

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

Armenian SSR pn
RSS d'Arménie
Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic

Armenian cucumber n
concombre arménien concombre serpent
fruit
plant

Armenian genocide pn
génocide arménien
the genocide of Armenians

Armenianness n
arménité
The quality or state of being Armenian

Armin pn
Armin

Arminianism n
arminianisme
school of thought

Arminius pn
Arminius
Germanic chieftain

Armorica /ɑːˈmɒɹɪkə/ pn
Armorique
historic French region

Armorican adj
armoricain
of, from or pertaining to Armorica

Armorican n
Armoricain
person from Armorica

Arnhem Land /ˈaːnəm lænd/ pn
terre d'Arnhem
region in the Northern Territory, Australia

Arno /ˈɑɹnoʊ/ /ˈɑːnəʊ/ pn
Arno
river in Tuscany

Arnold /ˈɑɹnəld/ pn
Arnaud
male given name

Aromanian /æɹoʊˈmeɪniən/ /æɹəʊˈmeɪnɪən/ n
Aroumain
person

Aromanian /æɹoʊˈmeɪniən/ /æɹəʊˈmeɪnɪən/ pn
aroumain
language

Arpajon pn
Arpajon
a city in Essonne, France

Arras /ˈæɹəs/ pn
Arras
a city in France

Arrernte /ˈaɹəndə/ /ˈæɹəndə/ pn
Arrernte
Australian Aboriginal people

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

Arrow with Weethley pn
Arrow with Weethley
civil parish

Arsacid /ˈɑɹsəsɪd/ adj
arsacide
of or pertaining to the Arsacid Dynasty

Arsacid /ˈɑɹsəsɪd/ n
Arsacide
member of the Arsacid Dynasty

Arsenault pn
Arsenault

Arseneau pn
Arseneau

Art Deco /ɑːɹ(t) ˈdɛkəʊ/ pn
Art déco
style of decorative art and architecture

Art Nouveau pn
Art nouveau modern style modern-style style 1900 style nouille
style of art and architecture

Artagnan pn
Artagnan
Artagnan, Vic-en-Bigorre, Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France

Artaxerxes /ˌɑːtə(ɡ)ˈzɜːksiːz/ pn
Artaxerxès
the name of several Persian kings

Artemis /ˈɑɹtəmɪs/ pn
Artémis
Greek goddess

Arthur /ˈɑɹθɚ/ /ˈɑːɹtəɹ/ /ˈɑːθə(ɹ)/ pn
Arthur
male given name

Arthurian adj
arthurien
pertaining to the legend of King Arthur

Artinian adj
artinien
of a ring

Artinskian pn
Artinskien

Artsakh pn
Artsakh
historical province

Artsakhian adj
artsakhiote
of Artsakh

Aruba /əˈɹuː.bə/ pn
Aruba
territory in the Caribbean

Aruban n
Arubain Arubaine Arubais Arubaise Arubéen Arubéenne
person from Aruba

Aruküla pn
Aruküla
small borough in Estonia

Arvanitika /ˌɑːvəˈnɪtɪkə/ pn
albanais arvanite
form of Albanian

Arviat pn
Arviat

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

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

Aryanize v
aryaniser
to make Aryan

Asbestos pn
Asbestos
Asbestos, Quebec

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

Ascension pn
Ascension
Jesus' rise to heaven

Ascension Day pn
Ascension
the fortieth day of Easter

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

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

Ascoli Piceno pn
Ascoli Piceno

Asgard /ˈæsˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈæzˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈɑsˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈɑzˌɡɑɹd/ pn
Ásgard
the abode of gods in Norse mythology

Ash Wednesday n
mercredi des Cendres
the Christian day of penitence 46 days before Easter

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

Asher /ˈæ.ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.ʃɚ/ pn
Aser
eighth son of Jacob

Ashgabat pn
Achgabat
the capital of Turkmenistan

Ashkelon /ˈæʃkəlɒn/ pn
Ascalon
city in Israel

Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪnəˈziː/ /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪnəˈziː/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ adj
ashkénaze
of, or relating to Jews from Central Europe

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

Ashoka /əˈʃoʊkə/ /əˈʃəʊkə/ pn
Ashoka
emperor

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

Asia /ˈeɪ.ʃja/ /ˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˈeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈeː.ʃja/ pn
Asie
the continent of Asia
province of Roman empire

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

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

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

Asian Games pn
Jeux asiatiques
sport event

Asian black bear n
ours noir d'Asie ours à collier du Tibet
Ursus thibetanus

Asian brown flycatcher n
Gobemouche brun
Muscicapa dauurica

Asian conical hat n
chapeau chinois
hat

Asian desert warbler n
fauvette naine
Sylvia nana

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

Asian giant hornet n
frelon géant
Vespa mandarinia

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

Asianization n
asiatisation
process of making or becoming Asian

Asianness n
asianité asiaticité
quality or characteristic of being Asian

Asiarch n
asiarque
one of the chiefs or pontiffs of the Roman province of Asia

Asiarchate n
asiarchie
office of an Asiarch

Aslian adj
aslien asliens

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

Assam /æˈsæm/ /əˈsɒm/ pn
Assam
state in northeastern India

Assamese pn
assamais
language

Assan pn
assane

Asselian pn
Assélien

Assiniboine n
assiniboine assiniboines
member of Assiniboine people

Assisi pn
Assise
city

Assumption pn
Assomption
a Catholic dogma
a holy day of obligation

Assyria /əˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Assyrie
Semitic Akkadian kingdom

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

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

Assyrian /əˈsiɹi.ɪn/ pn
assyrien
a dialect of Akkadian spoken in ancient Assyria
any Syriac language spoken by Assyrian peoples

Assyriologist n
assyriologue
a person who studies ancient Assyria

Assyriology n
assyriologie
study of the Assyrian language and culture

Astana /æsˈtɑːnə/ /əsˈtɑːnə/ pn
Astana
the capital city of Kazakhstan

Asterix pn
Astérix
A fictional character from French comic books

Asti pn
Asti
capital of Asti
province of Piedmont

Astraea /æˈstɹiːə/ pn
Astrée
Greek goddess

Astraeus /əˈstɹiːəs/ pn
Astréos
Greek god

Astrakhan /æstɹəˈkæn/ pn
Astrakhan
city and region in Russia

Asturia pn
Asturies
Translations

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

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

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

Asturias /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.əs/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.əs/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.əs/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.əs/ pn
Asturies
autonomous community and province of Spain

Asunción /əˌsuːnsiˈɒn/ /əˌsuːnsiˈəʊn/ /ˌæsʊnˈsjɒn/ pn
Asunción
capital of Paraguay

Asura n
asura açoura
deity in Hinduism

Aswan /asˈwɑːn/ pn
Assouan
capital of Aswan governorate

Atalanta pn
Atalante
Asteroid
mythical heroine

Ataturkist adj
ataturkiste

Atayal n
Atayal
people

Atenism n
atonisme
religion

Athabascan adj
athabascan

Athamas /ˈæθəməs/ /ˈæθəˌmæs/ pn
Athamas
Boeotian king

Athanasius /ˌæθəˈneɪzi.əs/ /ˌæθəˈneɪʃəs/ pn
Athanase
male given name

Athena /əˈθiːnə/ pn
Athéna Athéné
Greek goddess

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

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

Athos /ˈæ.θɒs/ pn
Athos
peninsula containing Mount Athos

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

Atilius pn
Atilius
a Roman nomen gentile

Atlanta /ætˈlæntə/ [ætˈlænə] [ætˈlæɾ̃ə] pn
Atlanta
capital and largest city of the State of Georgia

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

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

Atlantic bonito n
bonite à dos rayé pélamide sarde
Sarda sarda

Atlantic herring n
hareng de l'Atlantique
Clupea harengus

Atlantic horse mackerel n
caringue chinchard chinchard commun maquereau anglais maquereau bâtard saurel commun de l'Atlantique
Trachurus trachurus

Atlantic puffin n
macareux moine
Fratercula arctica

Atlantic salmon n
saumon atlantique
species of fish

Atlantic tomcod n
poulamon poulamon atlantique
Microgadus tomcod

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

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

Atlas moth n
atlas mite de l’atlas
Attacus atlas

Atlasic adj
atlasique

Atomic Age /əˈtɑːmɪk ˌeɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈtɒmɪk ˌeɪd͡ʒ/ pn
Âge atomique
era during which nuclear energy was developed

Attalia pn
Attalie
former name of Antalya

Attic salt /-ɾɪk/ /ˈatɪk sɒlt/ /ˈatɪk sɔːlt/ /ˈætɪk sɑlt/ /ˈætɪk sɔlt/ n
sel attique
pointed and delicate wit

Attica pn
Attique
periphery

Atticize v
atticiser
use the Attic idiom or style

Attila the Hun pn
Attila Attila le Hun
king of the tribes of Huns

Atto pn
Atton
given name

Aubange pn
Aubange
a village in Belgium

Aube pn
Aube
département
river

Aude pn
Aude
department of France
river in France

Audet pn
Audet

Audett pn
Audett

Audette pn
Audette

Audouin's gull n
goéland d'Audouin
Ichthyaetus audouinii

Audrey /ˈɔːdɹi/ pn
Audrey
female given name

Auf der Maur pn
Auf der Maur

Augean stables /ɑˌd͡ʒiən-/ /ɔˌd͡ʒiən ˈsteɪb(ə)lz/ /ɔːˌd͡ʒiːən ˈsteɪbl̩z/ /ˈɑˌɡiən-/ /ˈɔˌɡiən-/ n
écuries d'Augias

Augeas /ɔːˈd͡ʒiːəs/ pn
Augias
king

Auger /oʊˈʒeɪ/ /ˈaʊd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈaʊɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔːʒɚ/ pn
Auger

Auger effect /əʊˈʒeɪ ɪˈfɛkt/ n
effet Auger

Auger electron spectroscopy n
spectroscopie électronique Auger

Augsburg pn
Augsbourg
city in southern Germany

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

Augusta /əɡʌstə/ pn
Augusta
female given name

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

Augustinism pn
augustinisme
philosophy of Augustine of Hippo

Augustus /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/ pn
Auguste
Roman emperor
male given name

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

Aunt Flo /ɑːnt fləʊ/ pn
les Anglais ont débarqué
slang, personification of the menstrual period

Auregnais pn
auregnais
extinct Norman dialect

Aurelia pn
Aurélie
female given name

Aurelian pn
Aurélien
male given name

Auriga /ɔːˈɹaɪɡə/ pn
Cocher
constellation

Aurora pn
Aurore
Roman goddess of dawn
female given name

Aurès pn
Aurès

Auschwitz /ˈaʊʃ.vɪts/ /ˈaʊʃ.wɪts/ pn
Auschwitz
concentration camp
Auschwitz Oświęcim
city in Poland

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

Ausonius pn
Ausone
Roman poet

Austenian /ɔsˈtini.ən/ /ɔːsˈtiːnɪ.ən/ adj
austenien
of or relating to Jane Austen

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

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

Austinian adj
austinien

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

Australia /-ɹe.jə/ /-ɹeɪl-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ə/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ə/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪ.lɪ.jə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪ.lɪ.ə/ /əˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.jə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ə/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jə/ /əˈstɹɛ.liː.ə/ pn
Australie
Commonwealth of Australia
continent of Australia

Australian /-ɹejə/ /-ɹeɪ(l)-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljən/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪjən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪən/ /əˈstɹeɪljən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jən/ /əˈstɹɛliːən/ adj
australien
of or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or languages

Australian /-ɹejə/ /-ɹeɪ(l)-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljən/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪjən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪən/ /əˈstɹeɪljən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jən/ /əˈstɹɛliːən/ n
Australien Australienne
a person from the country of Australia or of Australian descent

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

Australian Shepherd n
berger australien
dog breed

Australian cattle dog n
bouvier australien
dog breed

Australian dollar n
dollar australien
official currency of Australia

Australian magpie n
cassican flûteur
Australian magpie

Australian rules football n
football australien
Australian rules football

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

Australianise /ɒˈstɹeɪljənaɪz/ v
australianiser

Austrasia /ɒˈstɹeɪ.ʒə/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.ʒə/ pn
Austrasie
region

Austria /ˈɑs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪə/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɔːs.tɹɪə/ pn
Autriche
country in Central Europe

Austria-Hungary pn
Autriche-Hongrie
former country in Central Europe

Austrian /ˈɑ.stɹi.ən/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ən/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ən/ adj
autrichien
related to Austria

Austrian /ˈɑ.stɹi.ən/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ən/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ən/ n
Autrichien Autrichienne
Austrian person

Austrian Netherlands pn
Pays-Bas Autrichiens

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

Austro-Hungarian n
Austro-Hongrois Austro-Hongroise
a person from Austria-Hungary

Austroasiatic adj
austroasiatique

Austrofascism n
austrofascisme
political movement

Austrofascist adj
austrofasciste

Austromarxism n
austromarxisme

Austromarxist adj
austromarxiste

Austronesia /ˌɒs.tɹəˈniː.ʒə/ pn
Austronésie
group of islands

Auteuil pn
Auteuil
neighbourhood of Paris

Auvergne /əʊˈvɜː(ɹ)n/ pn
Auvergne
region of France

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes pn
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
region of France

Auvergnese adj
auvergnat

Auvergnese n
Auvergnat

Av pn
Av
eleventh month of civil year in the Jewish calendar

Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ pn
avar
language

Avdiivka /ɑːvˈdiːɪvkə/ /əvˈdiːɪvkə/ pn
Avdiïvka
city

Avellino pn
Avellino
province of Italy
town and capital of Avellino

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

Averroes /əˈvɛɹəʊiːz/ pn
Averroès
Andalusian polymath

Averroism n
averroïsme
tenets of the Averroists

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

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

Aveyron pn
Aveyron
département

Avicenna /ˌævɪˈsɛnə/ pn
Avicenne
Persian polymath

Avignon /ˈævɪnjɒn/ pn
Avignon
city in Provence

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

Awadhi pn
awadhi
Awadhi language

Awami League pn
Ligue Awami
Bangladeshi party

Axel /ˈæk.səl/ pn
Axel
male given name

Axial Age pn
période axiale ère axiale
age during which broad changes occurred in religious and philosophical thought

Aylmer pn
Adhémar
male given name

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

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ pn
aymara aimara
language of South America

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

Ayurvedic adj
ayurvédique
of Ayurveda

Ayyavazhi pn
Ayyavazhi
religion

Ayyubid adj
ayyoubide
of or pertaining to the Ayyubid Dynasty

Azad Jammu and Kashmir pn
Azad Jammu et Cachemire
autonomous region under Pakistani administration

Azawad pn
Azaouad
an unrecognised state

Azawakh n
azawakh
Azawakh

Azerbaijan /ə.ˈzɛː(ɹ).baɪˌdʒɑːn/ /ə.ˈzɛː(ɹ).baɪˌʒɑːn/ /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈdʒɑːn/ /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈʒɑːn/ pn
Azerbaïdjan
country

Azerbaijan SSR pn
Rss d'Azerbaïdjan
Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic

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

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈd͡ʒɑːni/ n
Azéri Azerbaïdjanais
Azerbaijani person

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

Azerbaijanize v
azerbaïdjaniser

Aznavour /ˈæznəvʊə/ /ˌɑːznəˈvʊɚ/ pn
Aznavour
surname

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

Azorean n
Açoréen
someone from the Azores

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

Azrael /ˈæzɹeɪ.əl/ /ˈæzɹi.əl/ /ˈʌzɹɑːˌɛl/ pn
Azraël
angel of death

Aztec /ˈæz.tɛk/ adj
aztèque
of or pertaining to the Mexica people

Aztec /ˈæz.tɛk/ n
Aztèque
a Mexica

Ağrı pn
Ağrı
Municipality

B /b/ /biː/ n
o
byte
si
musical note

B language n
langue B

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

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

B-flat n
si bémol
musical note

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

B-movie n
série B

B-tree n
arbre B
indexed data structure suitable for storage of a large number of items in a balanced fashion

BB phraseologicalUnit
MA
best before

BBC /biː biː siː/ pn
BBC
British Broadcasting Corporation

BBS n
SBE Systeme Babillard Electronique
bulletin board system

BC adv
av. J.-C. av. JC av. n. è. avant notre ère
before Christ

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

BCG n
BCG
Bacillus of Calmette and Guérin

BDSM n
BDSM
sexual practice

BIP n
BIP
blunt impact projectile

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

BMI n
IMC
body mass index

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

BRIC pn
BRIC
Brazil, Russia, India, and China

BRT n
BHNS SRB
bus rapid transit

Baalbek pn
Baalbeck
a city in Lebanon

Baathism /bəˈʔɑːθɪzəm/ /ˈbɑːθɪzəm/ n
baasisme
ideology

Baathist /ˈbɑːθɪst/ adj
baasiste

Bab el Mandeb /ˈbɑːb ɛl ˈmændɛb/ /ˈbɑːb ɛl ˈmɑndɛb/ pn
Bab-el-Mandeb
strait

Baba Yaga /ˌbɑːbə ˈjɑːɡə/ pn
Baba Yaga
hag in Slavic mythology who flies in a mortar

Babelic adj
babélique

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

Babist n
babi babie
a believer in Babism

Babuza pn
babuza
language

Babylon /ˈbæb.ɪ.lɑn/ /ˈbæb.ɪ.lɒn/ pn
Babylone
capital of Babylonia

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

Babylonian adj
babylonien
pertaining to the city or empire of Babylon

Babylonian Talmud pn
Talmud de Babylone
The Talmud of Babylon

Baccarin pn
Baccarin

Bacchanalia /ˌbækəˈneɪli.ə/ n
bacchanales
feast in honor of Bacchus

Bacchus /ˈbækəs/ pn
Bacchus
the Roman god of wine

Bach /bɑːk/ /bɑːx/ pn
Bach
German composer

Bachelor of Arts n
baccalauréat universitaire ès lettres
collegiate degree

Bacolod /bɑˈkɔləd/ /bɑːˈkɔːləd/ pn
Bacolod
city in the Philippines

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

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

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

Badakhshan pn
Badakhchan
historical region

Badalona /ˌbædəˈloʊnə/ /ˌbɑːdəˈloʊnə/ pn
Badalone Badalona
city in Catalonia

Baden /ˈbɑːdən/ pn
Bade
former state

Baden-Württemberg /ˌbɑːdən ˈvɜː(ɹ)təmbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Bade-Wurtemberg
state of Germany

Baekje pn
Baekje
former Korean kingdom

Baetic adj
bétique

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

Baffin Island pn
Terre de Baffin île de Baffin
island

Bafut pn
bafut fut
language

Baghdad /bæɡˈdæd/ /ˈbæɡdæd/ pn
Bagdad
city

Baghdadi adj
bagdadi bagdadien bagdadois
of, from, or pertaining to Baghdad

Baghdadi n
Bagdadi Bagdadie Bagdadien Bagdadienne Bagdadois Bagdadoise
person from Baghdad

Bagnères-de-Luchon pn
Bagnères-de-Luchon
a city in Haute-Garonne, France

Baguio /ˈbæɡioʊ/ /ˈbɑːɡioʊ/ pn
Baguio
city in the Philippines

Bahamas /bəˈhɑː.məz/ pn
Bahamas
country in the Caribbean

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

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

Bahia /bɒˈiːə/ /bəˈhiːə/ pn
Bahia
state in northeastern Brazil

Bahian adj
bahianais

Bahian n
Bahianais

Bahnar pn
Bahnar
people
bahnar
language

Bahnaric adj
bahnarique bahnariques

Bahrain /bɑː(h)ˈɹeɪn/ pn
Bahreïn Bahrayn
country in the Middle East

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

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

Baháʼí /bəˈhɑː.i/ n
bahaï bahaïe
follower of the Baháʼí Faith / follower of Baháʼu'lláh

Baháʼí Faith pn
bahaïsme béhaïsme foi baháʼíe
religion

Baikal /baɪ.ˈkæl/ /ˌbaɪ.ˈkɑːl/ pn
Baïkal lac Baïkal
a large lake in Russia

Baikonur /ˌbaɪ.kəˈnɪɚ/ pn
Baïkonour
city and cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

Baird's sandpiper n
bécasseau de Baird
Calidris bairdii

Baja California /ˈbɑː.hɑː ˌkælɪˈfɔː(ɹ)n.jə/ pn
Basse Californie Basse-Californie
state of Mexico

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

Bajocian pn
Bajocien

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

Baker pn
Boulanger
Occupational surname

Bakhmut /bɑkˈmut/ /bɑxˈmut/ pn
Bakhmout
city

Baku /bɑːˈkuː/ /ˈbækuː/ pn
Bakou
the capital city of Azerbaijan

Bakuninism n
bakouninisme bakounisme
adherence to Bakunin

Bakuninist adj
bakouninien
related to Bakunin

Bakuninist n
bakouniniste bakouniste
adherent of Bakunin

Bakuvian adj
bakinois
of or relating to Baku

Bakuvian n
Bakinois Bakinoise
inhabitant or native of Baku

Balachka pn
balatchka
Russian regional dialect

Balazeikin pn
Balazeïkine
surname

Baldwin /ˈbɔːldwɪn/ pn
Baudouin
given name

Balearian n
Baléare

Balearic /bæliˈæɹɪk/ adj
baléarique
of the Balearic Islands

Balearic Islands pn
Baléares îles Baléares
group of Mediterranean islands

Bali /ˈbɑːli/ pn
Bali
island of Indonesia

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

Balinese /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ n
Balinais
inhabitant
balinais
language
cat

Balinesian adj
Balinais
of Bali

Balkan /ˈbɔːlkən/ adj
balkanique
of or relating to the Balkan Peninsula

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

Balkanize v
balkaniser
to break up

Balkans /ˈbɑl.kənz/ /ˈbɒl.kənz/ /ˈbɔl.kənz/ /ˈbɔːl.kənz/ pn
Balkans
geographical region in the southeast of Europe

Balochi pn
baloutche
language

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

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

Balthazar /bælˈθeɪzə/ /bælˈθeɪzɚ/ /ˈbælθəˌzɔɹ/ pn
Balthazar
Babylonian king

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

Baltic Sea pn
mer Baltique Baltique
a sea

Baltic herring n
hareng de la Baltique
Clupea harengus membras

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

Balzac pn
Balzac
surname

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

Bambara /-ɑ/ /bɑmˈbɑɹ.ə/ pn
bambara
language

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

Banach space n
espace de Banach
complete normed vector space

Banat pn
Banat

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

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

Banff /ˈbænf/ pn
Banff
town in Alberta, Canada

Bangalore /ˈbæŋ.ɡə.loɹ/ /ˌbæŋ.ɡəˈloɹ/ /ˌbæŋ.ɡəˈlɔː/ pn
Bangalore Bengaluru
state capital of Karnataka, India

Bangka Belitung Islands pn
Îles Bangka Belitung
province of Indonesia

Bangkok /bæŋˈkɒk/ pn
Bangkok
the capital of Thailand

Bangkokian adj
bangkokien

Bangkokian n
Bangkokien

Bangla-centric adj
banglacentriste
focused on Bengali

Bangladesh /ˌbæŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ /ˌbɑːŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ pn
Bangladesh
country

Bangladeshi n
Bangladais Bangladeshi
person from Bangladesh or of Bangladeshi descent

Banglaphone adj
banglaphone
Bengali-speaking

Banglaphone n
banglaphone
one who speaks Bengali

Bangui /bɑːŋˈɡiː/ /ˈbɑːŋɡi/ pn
Bangui
capital of the Central African Republic

Bankass pn
Bankass
a town in Mali

Banqiao /ˌbɑːnˈt͡ʃjaʊ/ pn
Panchiao
administrative seat of New Taipei City

Baphomet /ˈbæfəmɛt/ pn
Baphomet
pagan deity

Baphometic adj
baphométique

Baptist /ˈbæbdəs/ /ˈbæbdɪs(t)/ /ˈbæbtɪst/ /ˈbæptɪst/ adj
baptiste
of the Baptist religious denomination

Baptist /ˈbæbdəs/ /ˈbæbdɪs(t)/ /ˈbæbtɪst/ /ˈbæptɪst/ n
baptiste
adherent of a Protestant denomination (or various subdenominations) of Christianity

Barbadian /bɑɹˈbeɪdi.ən/ /bɑːˈbeɪdi.ən/ adj
barbadien
of or relating to Barbados

Barbadian /bɑɹˈbeɪdi.ən/ /bɑːˈbeɪdi.ən/ n
Barbadien Barbadienne
person from Barbados

Barbados /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊs/ /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊz/ /bɑɹˈbeɪ.dəs/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.dɒs/ pn
Barbade
country in the Caribbean

Barbara /ˈbɑɹb(ə)ɹə/ /ˈbɑːb(ə)ɹə/ pn
Barbara Barbe
cognates and transliterations of female given name

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

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

Barbie /ˈbɑɹbi/ /ˈbɑːbi/ n
Barbie
doll

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

Barcelonian adj
barcelonais
from Barcelona

Barcelonian n
Barcelonais Barcelonaise
someone from Barcelona

Bardet-Biedl syndrome pn
syndrome de Bardet-Biedl

Barents Sea /ˈbæɹənts ˈsi/ /ˈbɛəɹənts ˈsi/ pn
mer de Barents
part of the Arctic Ocean

Barham and Woolley pn
Barham and Woolley

Bari pn
Bari
town in Italy
area of Italy

Barksian /ˈbɑɹksi.ən/ /ˈbɑːksɪ.ən/ adj
barksien

Barnabas /ˈbɑɹnəbəs/ pn
Barnabé
An early Christian

Barnabite n
barnabite

Barnaul pn
Barnaoul
city in Russia

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

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

Barrèsian adj
barrésien

Barthesian adj
barthésien
of or relating to Roland Barthes

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

Bartonian pn
Bartonien

Baruch /bəˈrux/ /ˈbä rəx/ /ˈbɑr.ux/ /ˈbɛ rəx/ pn
Baruch
Biblical figure
given name
book of the Bible

Bas-Rhin pn
Bas-Rhin
French departement in Grand Est

Basel pn
Bâle
city in Switzerland

Basel-Landschaft /ˈbɑːzəɫ ˈlændʃæft/ pn
Bâle-Campagne
canton

Basel-Stadt pn
Bâle-Ville
canton

Basenji /bəˈsɛnd͡ʒi/ n
basenji
Basenji

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪɚ/ adj
bachkir bachkire bachkires bachkirs
of or relating to Bashkortostan or its people

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪɚ/ n
bachkir bachkire bachkires bachkirs
a Bashkir person

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪɚ/ pn
bachkir
language

Bashkortostan [baʃˈko̞ː(ɹ)təʉ̯stæn] [bɑʃˈkɔɹtoə̯stɛən] pn
Bachkirie
federal subject of Russia

Basil /ˈbæz.əl/ pn
Basile
male given name

Basilicata pn
Basilicate
region of southern Italy

Basler /ˈbæzlɚ/ /ˈbɑːzlɚ/ n
Bâlois Bâloise
someone from Basel

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

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

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ n
Basque Basquais Basquaise
member of a people

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ pn
basque Basque
language

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

Basque Shepherd Dog n
berger basque
Basque Shepherd Dog

Basque pelota n
pelote basque

Basra pn
Bassorah
city in Iraq

Bass Strait pn
détroit de Bass
strait

Bassatne pn
Bassatne

Basse-Terre /bæsˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Basse-Terre
capital city of Guadeloupe

Basses-Alpes n
Basses-Alpes

Basses-Pyrénées n
Basses-Pyrénées

Basseterre /bæsˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Basseterre
capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Bastia /bɑːˈstiːə/ /ˈbæstiə/ /ˈbɑːstiə/ /ˈbɑːstjə/ pn
Bastia
city in Corsica

Bastian /ˈbæsti.ən/ /ˈbæst͡ʃən/ adj
Bastien
Cognates to Bastian

Bastille /bæˈstil/ /bæˈstiːl/ /bɑː-/ /ˈbæstɪl/ /ˈbɑː-/ [bæˈstɪəɫ] pn
Bastille
former fortress and prison in Paris, France

Bastille Day pn
Fête Nationale
French national holiday

Bastogne pn
Bastogne
city

Bataan /batɑːˈʔɑːn/ /baˈtɑːn/ /bætɑˈʔɑn/ /bæˈtɑn/ /bɐtɐˈʔan/ pn
Bataan
province of the Philippines

Bataillean adj
bataillien

Batangas /bɑˈtæŋɡæs/ pn
Batangas
city in the Philippines
province of the Philippines

Batavian adj
batavien betawi
Pertaining to an Indonesian ethnic group

Batavian n
batavien betawi
Indonesian ethnic group

Batavophone n
néerlandophone
Dutch speaker

Batesian mimicry n
mimétisme de Bates
resemblance of a non-poisonous species to a poisonous one

Bathonian pn
Bathonien

Bathsheba /bæθˈʃiːbə/ pn
Bethsabée
biblical character
female given name

Batken /bætˈkɛn/ pn
Batken
a city in Kyrgyzstan

Batman /ˈbæt.mæn/ pn
Batman
fictional hero

Batna pn
Batna
city in Algeria

Baton Rouge /ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ [̩bʰæ.ʔn̩ ˈɹuːʒ] pn
Baton Rouge Bâton Rouge Bâton-Rouge
city

Bats pn
Bats
language
a commune in France

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

Battle of Quebec pn
Bataille de Québec
Bataille du Québec

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

Baumé n
baumé
type of densimeter

Bavaria /bəˈveəɹɪə/ pn
Bavière
state
region

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ adj
bavarois Bavarois
of or pertaining to Bavaria

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

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ pn
bavarois
German dialect

Bay pn
La Baie

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

Bay of Biscay pn
golfe de Gascogne
gulf

Bay of Fundy pn
Baie de Fundy baie de Fundy

Bay of Pigs pn
baie des Cochons
small inlet in Cuba

Bayesian /ˈbeɪziən/ /ˈbeɪʒən/ adj
bayésien
of or pertaining to Thomas Bayes

Bayeux /baɪˈjuː/ /baɪˈjɜː/ pn
Bayeux
town in Normandy

Bayonne pn
Bayonne
city and commune of southwest France

Bayraktar n
Bayraktar
Turkish drone

Bačka /ˈbɑːt͡ʃ.kə/ pn
Bačka
historical region divided between Serbia and Hungary

Bea /biː/ /ˈbeɪ.ə/ pn
Béa
diminutive of Beatrice

Bear Island pn
Île aux Ours
island of the Svalbard archipelago

Beast pn
Bête
figure in the Book of Revelation

Beatlemania n
Beatlemania
intense fanatical enthusiasm for The Beatles

Beatles /ˈbiːtl̩z/ [ˈbiːɾɫ̩z] pn
Beatles
rock music quartet

Beatrice /biˈætrɪs/ /ˈbiː(ə)tɹɪs/ pn
Béatrice
female given name

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

Beauchemin pn
Beauchemin

Beaudoin pn
Beaudoin

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

Beaulieu /ˈbjuːli/ pn
Beaulieu
surname

Beaumes-de-Venise pn
Beaumes-de-Venise
a village in Vaucluse, France

Beaumont /ˈboʊ.mɑnt/ /ˈbəʊ.mɒnt/ pn
Beaumont
placename
surname

Beauregard /ˈboʊɹəɡɑɹd/ pn
Beauregard
Placename
Surname

Bebel /ˈbeɪbəl/ pn
Bebel
A German surname​

Bechuanaland /ˌbɛt͡ʃuˈɑːnəlænd/ pn
Protectorat du Bechuanaland
former name for Botswana

Beckettian adj
beckettien
of or pertaining to Beckett

Bedard pn
Bédard

Bedlington terrier n
Bedlington terrier
breed of dog

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

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

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

Beetle n
Coccinelle
Volkswagen car

Beghard /bəˈɡɑːɹd/ n
bégard
one of an association of religious laymen

Beguine /beɪˈɡiːn/ n
béguin béguine

Beijing /beɪˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ /beɪˈʒɪŋ/ /ˌbeɪˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˌbeɪˈʒɪŋ/ pn
Pékin Beijing
capital of China

Beijinger /beɪˈdʒɪŋə(ɹ)/ n
Pékinais Pékinaise Pékinois Pékinoise
native or inhabitant of Beijing

Beirut /beɪˈɹuːt/ pn
Beyrouth
capital and largest city of Lebanon

Beiruti /beɪˈɹuːti/ adj
beyrouthin
of or pertaining to Beirut

Beiruti /beɪˈɹuːti/ n
Beyrouthin Beyrouthine
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Beirut

Bejaia /bɪ.ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ə/ pn
Bougie Béjaïa
city in Algeria

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

Belainsky pn
Belainsky
surname​

Beland pn
Beland
surname​

Belansky pn
Belansky

Belarus /ˈbɛ.lɑ.ɹus/ /ˈbɛləɹuːs/ /ˌbɛ.ləˈɹus/ /ˌbɛ.ləˈɹuːs/ pn
Biélorussie Bélarus Russie blanche
country

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʃən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʒən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹʌʃən/ adj
biélorusse Biélorusse
pertaining to Belarus

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʃən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʒən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹʌʃən/ n
Biélorusse biélorusse
person from Belarus or of Belarusian descent
biélorusse
language

Belarusian People's Republic pn
République populaire biélorusse
the first state of Belarus

Belarusophone adj
biélorussophone
Belarusian-speaking

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

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

Belgian /ˈbɛl.d͡ʒən/ [ˈbɛl.ɡi.ən] n
Belge belge
Belgian, person from Belgium

Belgian Congo pn
Congo belge
Belgian colony

Belgian Groenendael n
chien de berger belge groenendael
Belgian Groenendael

Belgian Laekenois n
chien de berger belge laekenois
Belgian Laekenois

Belgian Limburg pn
Limbourg belge

Belgian Malinois n
chien de berger belge malinois
Belgian Malinois

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

Belgian Tervuren n
chien de berger belge tervueren
Belgian Tervuren

Belgian chocolate n
praline
style of chocolate

Belgian franc n
franc belge

Belgicism n
belgicanisme
Belgian nationalism
belgicisme
Belgian-Dutch word or phrase
Belgian-French word or phrase

Belgium /ˈbɛld͡ʒəm/ pn
Belgique
country in Europe

Belgo- prefix
belgo-
Belgium

Belgorod /ˈbɛl.ɡəˌɹɑd/ /ˈbɛl.ɡəˌɹɒd/ pn
Belgorod
a city in Russia

Belgrade /ˈbɛlɡɹeɪd/ pn
Belgrade
capital of Serbia

Belgradian n
Belgradois Belgradoise
someone from Belgrade

Belial /ˈbiːl.jəl/ /ˈbiːli.əl/ pn
Bélial
a wicked demon in Christian and Jewish apocrypha

Belisarius pn
Bélisaire
a general of the Byzantine Empire

Belize /beɪlˈiːz/ /bəˈliːz/ /bɛlˈiːz/ pn
Belize
country

Belizean adj
bélizien
Pertaining to Belize

Belizean n
Bélizien
person from Belize

Bellefontaine /bɛlˈfaʊntən/ /ˈbɛlfaʊntən/ /ˌbɛl.fɒnˈtɛn/ pn
Bellefontaine
a French commune
city in Ohio

Bellinzona /ˌbɛlɪnˈzəʊnə/ pn
Bellinzone
town and capital of Ticino, Switzerland

Belluno pn
Belluno
province of Italy
town and capital of Belluno

Belmopan pn
Belmopan
Belmopan

Beloved Disciple pn
disciple bien-aimé
biblical figure

Ben Wa ball /ˈbɛn ˈwɑː ˌbɔːl/ n
boule de geisha
pair of balls used for vaginal stimulation

Benedict /ˈbɛnədɪkt/ pn
Benoît
equivalent male given name
equivalent patronymic surname

Benedicta pn
Bénédicte
feminine form of Benedict

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

Benedictine n
bénédictin bénédictine
monk or nun
bénédictine
liqueur

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

Benevento pn
Bénévent
capital of Benevento province
province of Italy

Benfeito pn
Benfeito
surname

Bengal /bɛŋ.ˈɡɔːl/ /bɛŋˈɡɑl/ /bɛŋˈɡɑːl/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ /ˈbɛŋˌɡəl/ pn
Bengale
region in South Asia

Bengal fox n
renard du Bengale
Vulpes bengalensis

Bengal tiger n
tigre du Bengale
population of Panthera tigris tigris

Bengalese adj
bengalais bengalaise
of, from, or pertaining to Bengal

Bengalese n
Bengalais Bengalaise
person from Bengal or of Bengalese descent

Bengali /bɛŋˈɡɑli/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ adj
bengali
of or pertaining to Bengal

Bengali /bɛŋˈɡɑli/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ n
bengali
language
person from Bengal

Bengalisation n
bengalisation
process of Bengalising

Bengalism /bɛŋˈɡɔːlɪzəm/ n
bengalisme
word or idiom of the Bengali language used in another language

Bengalize v
bengaliser
to make Bengali

Benghazi /bɛnˈɡɑ.zi/ pn
Benghazi
Benghazi, Libya

Bengue pn
Bengué

Benguela pn
Benguela

Benin /bəˈnin/ /bəˈnɪn/ /bɛˈniːn/ /bɛˈnɪn/ pn
Bénin
country

Beninese /bɛnɪˈniːz/ adj
béninois
of, from, or pertaining to Benin

Beninese /bɛnɪˈniːz/ n
Béninois Béninoise
person

Beningbrough pn
Beningbrough

Benjamin /ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/ /ˈbɛnd͡ʒɚmɪn/ /ˈbɪnd͡ʒəmɪn/ /ˈbɪnd͡ʒɚmɪn/ pn
Benjamin
male given name
the youngest son of Jacob

Benoist pn
Benoist

Benthamism pn
benthamisme
doctrines of Jeremy Bentham

Benue pn
Bénoué
river in Cameroon and Nigeria

Benzion pn
Bension
given name

Beothuk /biːˈɒtək/ /ˈbeɪ.əθʊk/ pn
béothuk
language

Beowulf /ˈbeɪoʊwʊlf/ /ˈbeɪəwʊlf/ pn
Beowulf
Epic poem

Berber /ˈbɜːbə/ /ˈbɝ.bɚ/ adj
berbère
of the Berber people

Berber /ˈbɜːbə/ /ˈbɝ.bɚ/ n
Berbère
Member of northwest African ethnic group

Berber /ˈbɜːbə/ /ˈbɝ.bɚ/ pn
berbère
a group of closely related languages

Berberist n
berbériste
Berber nationalist

Berberization n
berbérisation
process of Berberizing

Berberize v
berbériser
to make Berber

Berberologist n
amazighisant amazighisante berbérisant berbérisante
researcher who studies Berber language or culture

Berberophone adj
berbérophone

Berdiansk pn
Berdiansk
city

Berdichev pn
Berditchev
city in Ukraine

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

Berenice /bɜrˈniːs/ /ˌbɛrəˈnaɪsi/ /ˌbɛrəˈniːs/ /ˌbɛrəˈniːsi/ pn
Bérénice
female given name

Bergamasco n
berger bergamasque berger de Bergame
Bergamasco Shepherd Dog

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

Bergen pn
Bergen Bergue
city in Norway

Berger pn
Berger
a surname

Berger Picard /bɛəˌʒeɪ pɪˈkɑː/ /bɛɹˌʒeɪ pɪˈkɑɹ/ n
berger de Picardie berger picard
breed of sheepdog

Bergerac pn
Bergerac
city in France
surname

Bergeron pn
Bergeron

Bergsonian /bɜː(ɹ)ɡˈsəʊnɪən/ adj
bergsonien
of or relating to Bergson

Bering Sea /ˈbɛɹɪŋ ˈsiː/ pn
mer de Béring
sea

Bering Strait pn
détroit de Béring
strait between Russia and Alaska

Beringia /bəˈrɪnd͡ʒiə/ pn
Béringie

Berlin /bəˈlɪn/ /bɛə̯ˈlɪn/ /bɜːˈlɪn/ /ˈbɜː.lɪn/ /ˈbɝ.lɪn/ [bɚˈlɪn] pn
Berlin
capital city of Germany
berlinois
attributive form - relating to Berlin

Berlin Wall /bɜːˈlɪn wɔːl/ /bɝˈlɪn wɔl/ /ˈbɜː-/ /ˈbɝ-/ pn
mur de Berlin
wall that parted Berlin

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

Berlinese /bɜː(ɹ).lɪn.iːz/ n
Berlinois
an inhabitant or a resident of the city of Berlin, Germany

Berliozian adj
berliozien

Berlusconism n
berlusconisme
Silvio Berlusconi's policies

Bermuda /bəˈmjuːdə/ /bɚˈmjuːdə/ pn
Bermudes
island group

Bermuda Triangle n
Triangle des Bermudes
any area where things mysteriously disappear

Bermuda Triangle pn
Triangle des Bermudes
area in the Atlantic Ocean

Bermuda grass n
Chiendent pied-de-poule
a perennial grass, Cynodon dactylon, native to Africa and Asia, used in warm areas of the world for pasture, lawn and making hay

Bermudian /bə(ɹ)ˈmjuːdiən/ adj
bermudais bermudien bermudois
personal legal status equivalent
bermudien bermudais bermudois
of, from or pertaining to Bermuda

Bermudian /bə(ɹ)ˈmjuːdiən/ n
Bermudais Bermudien Bermudienne Bermudois
person from Bermuda or of Bermudian descent

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

Bernadette /ˌbɝ.nəˈdɛt/ pn
Bernadette
female given name

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

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

Bernese Alps pn
Alpes bernoises
group of mountain ranges

Bernier pn
Bernier

Bernoulli's principle pn
principe de Bernoulli
principle

Bernstein pn
Bernstein
German surname

Beroea pn
Bérée
city of ancient Thrace
the ancient city of Aleppo
the ancient city of Veria

Bertha /ˈbɜːθə/ /ˈbɝθə/ pn
Berthe
female given name

Bertram /ˈbɜːtɹəm/ pn
Bertrand
male given name

Berytian /bəˈɹɪʃən/ adj
bérytien
of or pertaining to Berytus

Berytian /bəˈɹɪʃən/ n
Bérytien Bérytienne
native or inhabitant of Berytus

Berytus /bəˈɹaɪtəs/ /ˈbɛɹɪtəs/ pn
Béryte
the ancient city of Beirut

Bes /bɛs/ pn
Bès
ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility

Besançon /bəˈzænsən/ pn
Besançon Besac
city in Franche-Comté

Bessarabia pn
Bessarabie
region

Besson pn
Besson

Betawi n
batavien betawi
Indonesian ethnic group

Betelgeuse /ˈbidlˌdʒus/ /ˈbidlˌdʒuz/ /ˈbiːtldʒuːs/ /ˈbiːtldʒuːz/ /ˈbɛdlˌdʒus/ /ˈbɛdlˌdʒuz/ pn
Bételgeuse
supergiant

Bethesda /bəˈθɛz.də/ pn
Bethesda
pool in Jerusalem

Bethlehem /ˈbɛθlihɛm/ /ˈbɛθləhɛm/ pn
Bethléem
City

Bethsaida /bɛθ.ˈseɪ.ɪ.də/ /bɛθ.ˈseɪ.ɪ.ɾə/ /ˌbɛθ.ˈseɪ.ɪ.də/ /ˌbɛθ.ˈseɪ.ɪ.ɾə/ pn
Bethsaïda Bethsaïde
either of two towns

Betti number n
nombre de Betti
number that characterises a topological space with respect to a given dimension

Beverly Hills pn
Beverly Hills
city in California

Bewick's swan n
cygne siffleur
Bewick's swan

Bhagavad Gita /ˈbɑːɡəvɑːd ˈɡiːtə/ pn
Bhagavad Gita
epic poem

Bhojpuri /ˌboʊd͡ʒˈpʊəri/ pn
bhojpuri
language

Bhutan /buːˈtæn/ /buːˈtɑːn/ pn
Bhoutan
Himalayan country

Bhutanese /bu.təˈniːz/ adj
bhoutanais
pertaining to Bhutan

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

Biafra /biˈɑfɹə/ pn
Biafra
a short-lived secessionist state in southern Nigeria in the late 1960s

Biafran n
Biafrais
a person from Biafra

Bianca /biˈæŋkə/ /biˈɑŋkə/ pn
Bianca Bianka Blanche
female given name

Bibeau pn
Bibeau

Bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ pn
Bible
Christian holy book

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

Bichon Frisé /ˈbiːʃɒn fɹiːˈzeɪ/ n
bichon à poil frisé
Bichon Frisé

Bicol /ˈbikol/ /ˈbikɔl/ /ˈbiːkɔːl/ pn
Langues bicol
language

Bicol Peninsula pn
Péninsule de Bicol
Bicol Peninsula

Bicol Region pn
Région de Bicol
Bicol Region

Biden /ˈbaɪdən/ pn
Biden
surname

Biella pn
Biella
city and capital of Biella
province of Italy

Bienne pn
Bienne
town and municipality in Bern canton, Switzerland

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

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

Big Bang pn
Bigbang Big Bang
cosmic event

Big Ben pn
Big Ben
the hour bell in London

Big Brother pn
Big Brother
unwarranted and invasive government surveillance

Big Crunch pn
Big Crunch
hypothetic eventual collapse of the universe

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

Big Mac /bɪɡ mæk/ n
Big Mac
burger

Bigfoot /ˈbɪɡˌfʊt/ pn
Bigfoot
unidentified yeti-like animal }}

Bighorn Mountains pn
monts Big Horn

Bilaspur pn
Bilaspur
city in India

Bilbao /bɪlˈbaʊ/ pn
Bilbao
city of northern Spain

Bilbaoan adj
bilbayen
from Bilbao

Bilbaoan n
Bilbayen Bilbayenne
someone from Bilbao

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

Bindslev pn
Bindslev
the town

Binedama pn
Binedama
a village in Mali

Bircher muesli n
bircher
breakfast dish

Birks pn
Birks
Surname

Birobidzhan pn
Birobidjan
city in Russia

Biscay /ˈbɪskeɪ/ /ˈbɪski/ pn
Biscaye
province of Spain

Bishkek /bɪʃˈkɛk/ pn
Bichkek
capital of Kyrgyzstan

Bishkeker n
Bichkékien Bichkékienne
native or inhabitant of Bishkek

Bishop pn
Lévesque
surname equivalents

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

Bissau-Guinean n
bissau-guinéen
person from Guinea-Bissau

Bisson pn
Bisson

Bissonnet pn
Bissonnet
surname

Bissonnette pn
Bissonnette
surname

Bithynia /bɪˈθɪni.ə/ pn
Bithynie
ancient region

Bitola pn
Bitola
city in Macedonia

Bizerte pn
Bizérte Bizerte
city in Tunisia

Bizet sheep n
bizet
variety of sheep

Bièvre pn
Bièvre
river in France

Black Death pn
peste noire
14th century pandemic outbreak

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

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

Black Friday pn
Black Friday vendredi fou vendredi noir
day after U.S. Thanksgiving Day
vendredi fou
sales period involving heavy price reductions

Black Legend pn
Légende Noire
the depiction of Spain as cruel, greedy and fanatical

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

Blackbeard pn
Barbe Noire
pirate's name

Blackfoot /ˈblæk.fʊt/ n
Pieds-Noirs
a North American confederacy

Blagoveshchensk /ˌblɑɡəˈvɛʃt͡ʃɛnsk/ pn
Blagovechtchensk
city in Siberia

Blairism n
blairisme

Blais pn
Blais

Blaise pn
Blaise
male given name

Blanche pn
Blanche
female given name

Blanchet pn
Blanchet

Blanchett pn
Blanchett

Blanchette pn
Blanchette

Blanford's fox n
renard afghan renard de Blanford
Vulpes cana

Blanquism n
blanquisme

Blanquist adj
blanquiste

Blasius pn
Blaise
male given name

Blitzen pn
Éclair
reindeer of Santa Claus

Bloc pn
Bloc
Bloc Québécois

Bloc Québécois pn
Bloc québécois
federal political party in Canada

Bloemen pn
Bloemen
surname

Bloemfontein /ˈbluːmfɒnˌteɪn/ pn
Bloemfontein
city

Blois /blwɑː/ pn
Blois
city in Centre, France

Blondin pn
Blondin
surname

Bloquiste adj
bloquiste
pertaining to the Bloc Québécois

Bloquiste n
bloquiste
member of the Bloc Québécois

Blouin pn
Blouin

Blue Banana pn
banane bleue
corridor

Blue Planet n
planète bleue
Earth

Blue River pn
fleuve Bleu
Yangtze

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

Bluetooth /ˈblutuθ/ /ˈbluːtuːθ/ pn
Bluetooth
personal area wireless network

Bluey pn
poil de carotte rouquin rouquine
nickname commonly given to a red-headed person

Blyth's pipit n
pipit de Godlewski
Anthus godlewskii

Blyth's reed warbler n
rousserolle des buissons
Acrocephalus dumetorum

Bo'ao pn
Bo'ao
town

Bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ /bɔb/ pn
Bob
diminutive of Robert

Bob's your uncle phraseologicalUnit
c'est parti mon kiki et voilà le travail le tour est joué
desirable conclusion is reached

Bobcaygeon pn
Bobcaygeon

Bobigny pn
Bobigny
town

Bobo-Dioulasso /boʊ.boʊ.dju.las.so/ pn
Bobo-Dioulasso
city in Burkina Faso

Boccaccian /bəˈkæt͡ʃiən/ /bəˈkɑːt͡ʃiən/ adj
boccacien
of or pertaining to Boccaccio or his works

Boeing /ˈboʊ.ɪŋ/ pn
Boeing
An American aerospace company

Boeotia /biːˈəʊʃə/ pn
Béotie
a district in Greece

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

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

Boer /bo(ɹ)/ /bɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔɚ/ /ˈbʊɚ/ n
Boer
South African of Dutch descent

Bogdania pn
Bogdanie Bogdanie Noire
the territory between Transylvania and the Dniester

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

Bogotá /ˌboʊɡəˈtɑː/ /ˌbɒɡəˈtɑː/ pn
Bogota
capital city of Colombia

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

Bohemian waxwing n
jaseur boréal
Bombycilla garrulus

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

Bohol /ˈboʊhɔl/ /ˈbəʉhoːl ~ ˈbɐʉhoːl/ /ˈbəʊhɔːl/ pn
Bohol
province of the Philippines

Boileau pn
Boileau

Boisbriand pn
Boisbriand

Bokmål pn
bokmål
language

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

Bolivarian adj
bolivarien bolivarienne
of or relating to Simon Bolívar

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela pn
République bolivarienne du Venezuela
official name of Venezuela

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

Bolivia /boʊ.ˈlɪv.i.ə/ /bə.ˈlɪv.i.ə/ pn
Bolivie
country in South America

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

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

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

Bollinger pn
Bollinger

Bollywood pn
Bollywood
Indian film industry

Bollé pn
Bollé
a town in Burkina Faso
a village in Mali

Bologna /bəˈloʊnjə/ /bəˈlɒnjə/ /bəˈləʊnjə/ pn
Bologne
city
province

Bolognese /ˌbɒləˈneɪz/ /ˌbɒləˈniːz/ /ˌbɒləˈnjeɪz/ adj
bolognais
of or relating to Bologna

Bolon pn
bolon
Manding language spoken in Burkina Faso

Bolshevik /ˈboʊ̯lʃəvɪk/ /ˈbɑlʃəvɪk/ /ˈbɒlʃəvɪk/ /ˈbɔlʃəvɪk/ n
bolchevik bolchevique bolchévique
a member of the majority faction of the Russian Social Democratic Party, which seized power in the October Revolution of 1917

Bolshevization n
bolchevisation bolchévisation
the act of bolshevizing

Bolzano pn
Bolzano Bolzane
town and capital of South Tyrol

Bombardier /bɑmbɑɹdiˈeɪ/ /bɑmˈbɑɹdiˌeɪ/ /bɒmˈbɑːdiˌeɪ/ pn
Bombardier
surname

Bombay /bɒmˈbeɪ/ pn
Bombay
former name of Mumbai

Bonaire pn
Bonaire
island

Bonaparte's gull n
mouette de Bonaparte
Chroicocephalus philadelphia

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

Bonapartist adj
bonapartiste
relating to Bonapartism

Bonapartist n
Bonapartiste bonapartiste
one attached to Napoleon's policy

Bonaventure pn
Bonaventure
male given name

Bonifacio /bəʊniːˈfɑːtʃəʊ/ /ˌboʊniˈfɑːʃoʊ/ pn
Bonifacio
city in Corsica

Bonifatius pn
Boniface
male given name

Bonn pn
Bonn
a city in Germany

Book of Concord pn
Livre de Concorde

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

Book of Shadows n
livre d'ombres
Wiccan book

Books of Moses pn
Livres de Moïse
five books

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

Boolean /buːˈli.ən/ /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ n
variable booléenne
type of variable

Boolean algebra n
algèbre booléenne algèbre de Boole
algebraic structure

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

Boolean logic n
logique booléenne
system of symbolic logic

Boolean variable n
variable booléenne
variable from the domain of Boolean algebra

Bordeaux /bɔɹˈdoʊ/ /bɔːˈdəʊ/ pn
Bordeaux
city

Bordeaux mixture n
bouillie bordelaise
copper sulphate and lime mixture

Bordelais adj
bordelais
relating to Bordeaux

Bordelais n
Bordelais
native or inhabitant of Bordeaux

Borduria pn
Bordurie

Boreal n
Boréal

Boreas /ˈbɔɹɪəs/ /ˈbɔːɹɪəs/ pn
Borée
Greek god

Borgesian adj
borgien borgésien
characteristic of Jorge Luis Borges

Boris /ˈbɔɹɪs/ pn
Boris
male given name

Borjomi pn
Borjomi
resort town

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

Borromean rings n
anneaux borroméens

Boryspil pn
Boryspil
city

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

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ænd hɜɹ.t͡sɨˈɡoʊ.vɨn.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ænd ˌhɜɹ.t͡sɨ.ɡoʊˈviː.nə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ənd hɜɹ.t͡sɨˈɡoʊ.vɨn.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ənd ˌhɜɹ.t͡sɨ.ɡoʊˈviː.nə/ pn
Bosnie-Herzégovine Bosnie-et-Herzégovine
country on the Balkan peninsula

Bosniak n
Bosniaque

Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ /ˈbɔːzni.ən/ n
Bosnien Bosnienne
the people
bosnien bosniaque
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

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

Boston /ˈbɑstən/ /ˈbɒstən/ /ˈbɔstən/ [ˈbɒːstɪn] pn
Boston
city in Massachusetts

Boston cream adj
Boston crème Boston

Boston cream donut n
beigne Boston beigne crème Boston

Boston cream pie n
gâteau Boston

Boston ivy n
vigne vierge à trois pointes
Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Boston terrier n
terrier de Boston
dog breed

Bostonian /bɒsˈtəʊniən/ n
Bostonien
person from Boston

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

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

Botox /ˈboʊtɑks/ /ˈbəʊtɒks/ pn
botox
toxic compound

Botswana /bɑːtˈswɑːnə/ /bɒtˈswɑːnə/ pn
Botswana
Republic of Botswana

Botswanan n
Botswanais Botswanéen Botswanaise Botswanéenne
person from Botswana

Bouaké pn
Bouaké
city

Boucher pn
Boucher

Bouches-du-Rhône pn
Bouches-du-Rhône
French department

Boudica /bəʊˈdɪkə/ /ˈbuːdɪkə/ pn
Boadicée
queen of the British Iceni tribe

Bougainville /ˈboʊɡənˌvɪl/ /ˈbəʊɡənˌvɪl/ pn
Bougainville
island in Papua New Guinea

Bourassa pn
Bourassa

Bourbakian adj
bourbachique

Bourdain pn
Bourdain

Bourges pn
Bourges
town in the Centre-Val de Loire

Bourget pn
Bourget

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté pn
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
region of France

Bourguibism n
bourguibisme
political ideology of Habib Bourguiba

Boutilier pn
Boutilier

Bouxwiller pn
Bouxwiller
A commune

Bow River pn
Rivière Bow
river in Canada

Bowden cable n
câble Bowden
cable used to transmit force by the movement of an inner cable

Bowen /ˈboʊ.ən/ /ˈbəʊ.ən/ pn
Bowen
coastal Australian town

Boxing Day /ˈbɑːksɪŋ deɪ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ deɪ/ n
Boxing Day Saint-Étienne lendemain de Noël
the day after Christmas: 26 December

Boy Scout n
scout éclaireur
male member of the Scout Movement

Bozouls pn
Bozouls
a city in Aveyron, France

Boötes /boʊˈoʊtiːz/ pn
Bouvier
a constellation

Bps n
o/s
bytes per second

Brabant /bɹəˈbænt/ /ˈbɹæbənt/ /ˈbɹɑːbənt/ pn
Brabant
historical region
former province of central Belgium

Brabantian adj
brabançon
pertaining to Brabant

Brabantian n
Brabançon Brabançonne
Brabantian person

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

Brahma /ˈbɹɑmə/ pn
Brahmâ
Hindu god of creation

Brahman pn
Brahman
concept of Hinduism

Brahui pn
Brahoui
language

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

Brandenburg pn
Brandebourg
state in northeast Germany
Brandebourg Brandebourg-sur-la-Havel
city in the United States

Brandenburger /ˈbɹændənbɜːɡə/ /ˈbɹændɚnbɝɡɚ/ n
Brandebourgeois Brandebourgeoise
A person from Brandenburg

Brasília /bɹəˈziːli.ə/ pn
Brasilia Brasília
the capital of Brazil

Bratislava /ˌbɹætɨˈslɑːvə/ /ˌbɹɑːtɨˈslɑːvə/ pn
Bratislava
the capital of Slovakia

Bratislavan adj
bratislavien
of, from or pertaining to Bratislava

Brazil /bɹə.ˈzɪl/ [-ˈzɪɫ] pn
Brésil
Portuguese-speaking country in South America

Brazilian /bɹə.ˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/ /bɹə.ˈzɪl.jən/ adj
brésilien auriverde
pertaining to Brazil

Brazilian /bɹə.ˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/ /bɹə.ˈzɪl.jən/ n
Brésilien Brésilienne
person from Brazil

Brazilian Portuguese pn
portugais brésilien portugais du Brésil
Portuguese spoken and written in Brazil

Brazzaville /ˈbɹæzəvɪl/ /ˈbɹɑːzəvɪl/ pn
Brazzaville
the capital of the Republic of the Congo

Breda /bɹeɪˈdɑ/ /bɹeɪˈdɑː/ /ˈbɹeɪdɑ/ /ˈbɹeɪdɑː/ /ˈbɹeɪdə/ /ˈbɹidə/ /ˈbɹiːdə/ pn
Breda
municipality in the province of Girona, Catalonia
Bréda
city in North Brabant

Bregenz /ˈbɹeɪɡənt͡s/ pn
Brégence
capital of and third largest city in the state of Vorarlberg, Austria
District de Brégence
administrative district in the state of Vorarlberg, Austria

Breisgau pn
Brisgau

Bremen /ˈbɹeɪmən/ /ˈbɹɛmən/ pn
Brême
city
state

Brendan pn
Brendan
male given name

Brescia /ˈbɹɛʃə/ pn
Brescia
city and province of Italy

Brest /bɹɛst/ pn
Brest
a city in Brittany

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ adj
breton
pertaining to Brittany

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ n
Breton Bretonne
person from Brittany
breton
the language

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

Brezhnev /ˈbɹɛʒnəv/ /ˈbɹɛʒnɛv/ pn
Brejnev
surname

Brezhnevian adj
brejnévien
of or pertaining to Brezhnev

Bridget /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪt/ pn
Brigitte
female given name

Bridgetown /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒˌtaʊn/ pn
Bridgetown
capital of Barbados

Brindisi /ˈbrɪndɪzi/ pn
Brindisi Brindes
port city in Apulia, Italy

Brisbane /ˈbɹɪzbən/ pn
Brisbane
Capital of Queensland, Australia

Briseis /bɹaɪˈsiːɪs/ pn
Briséis
legendary figure featured in the Iliad

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

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

Bristolian /bɹɪsˈtəʊ.li.ən/ n
Bristolien

Britain /ˈbɹɪt.ən/ [ˈbɹɪt.n̩] [ˈbɹɪɾ.ᵊn̩] [ˈbɹɪʔ.ᵊn̩] pn
Grande-Bretagne
island

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] adj
britannique
of Britain
colloquial: of the UK

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] n
Britannique
citizens or inhabitants of Britain
the citizens or inhabitants of the UK

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] pn
anglais britannique
the British English language

British Columbia /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ kə.ˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Colombie-Britannique
province of Canada

British Columbian adj
britanno-colombien colombo-britannique

British Columbian n
Britanno-Colombien Britanno-Colombienne Colombo-Britannique

British Empire pn
Empire britannique
empire

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

British Guiana pn
Guyane britannique
former British colony

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

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

British Raj /-ˈɹɑːʒ/ /ˌbɹɪtɪʃ ˈɹɑdʒ/ /ˌbɹɪtɪʃ ˈɹɑːdʒ/ pn
Raj britannique
period of colonial rule of the Indian subcontinent by the British Empire between 1858 and 1947

British Virgin Islands pn
îles Vierges britanniques
British overseas territory

Britisher /ˈbɹɪtɪʃə/ n
Britannique
British subject

Briton /ˈbɹɪt.ən/ n
Britannique Grand-Breton Grande-Bretonne
citizen of Great Britain

Britpop n
britpop
British pop music

Brittany /ˈbɹɪtəni/ n
épagneul breton
dog breed

Brittany /ˈbɹɪtəni/ pn
Bretagne
region of North West France

Brixen pn
Bressanone
Italian commune

Brixton /bɹɪkstən/ pn
Brixton
district in London

Broca's aphasia n
aphasie de Broca
a disorder where a suffer is unable to use fluent grammar

Broca's area n
aire de Broca
area of the frontal lobe of the brain

Broglie pn
Broglie
surname
village

Brokskat /ˈbrɒkskæt/ pn
Brokskat
Language spoken in Ladakh

Bronx /bɹɑŋks/ /bɹɒŋks/ pn
Bronx
borough of New York City

Bronze Age pn
âge du bronze
archaeology

Brooklyn /ˈbɹʊk.lən/ /ˈbɹʷʊk.ɫɪn/ [ˈbɹ̠ʷʊ̠kɫ̪ɪ̈n] pn
Brooklyn
borough of New York City

Brosseau pn
Brosseau

Broucheion pn
Brouchéion
neighborhood of Alexandria

Brousseau pn
Brousseau

Brown pn
Brun Brunet Lebrun
surname meaning "brown", or indicating a dark complexion

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

Brownshirt n
chemise brune
a uniformed member of the Nazi party

Bruges /bɹuːʒ/ pn
Bruges
city in Belgium
town in Gironde, France

Brugheas pn
Brugheas
a village in Allier, France

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

Brunei /bɹuːˈnaɪ/ pn
Brunei
a country in Southeast Asia

Bruneian adj
brunéien de Brunei
pertaining to Brunei

Bruneian n
Brunéien de Brunei
person from Brunei

Bruno /ˈbɹunoʊ/ pn
Bruno
male given name
surname

Brunstatt pn
Brunstatt
commune in Alsace

Brunswick pn
Brunswick
Braunschweig, Germany

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

Brusselian n
Bruxellois Bruxelloise
someone from Brussels

Brusselization n
bruxellisation
careless introduction of high-rise buildings into residential neighbourhoods

Brussels /ˈbɹʌsəlz/ pn
Bruxelles
capital of Belgium

Brussels griffon n
griffon bruxellois
dog breed

Brussels sprout n
chou de Bruxelles
vegetable

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

Brutus /ˈbɹutəs/ pn
Brutus
Roman cognomen

Bryansk pn
Briansk
city in Russia

Bryce pn
Brice
given name
surname

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

Bucha /ˈbuːt͡ʃə/ pn
Boutcha
city in Ukraine

Buchach pn
Boutchatch
city in Ukraine

Bucharest /ˌb(j)uːkəˈɹɛst/ pn
Bucarest
capital city of Romania

Bucharestian n
Bucarestois Bucarestoise
someone from Bucharest

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

Budapest /ˈbjuːdəpɛst/ /ˈbuːdəpɛst/ /ˈbʊdəpɛst/ /ˌbjuːdəˈpɛst/ /ˌbuːdəˈpɛst/ pn
Budapest
the capital city of Hungary

Budapestian adj
budapestois budapestoise
of, from or pertaining to Budapest

Budapestian n
Budapestois Budapestoise
native or inhabitant of Budapest

Buddha /ˈbudə/ /ˈbʊdə/ /ˈbʊdːʰə/ pn
Bouddha
spiritual and philosophical teacher

Buddha's hand n
main de Bouddha
citrus fruit

Buddha-nature n
nature de bouddha
the potential of achieving the nature of the Buddha through study and religious practice

Buddhahood n
bouddhéité
state of being enlightened by Buddhist teachings

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

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

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

Buddhistic adj
bouddhique
of, relating to Buddhism

Buenos Aires /-nɒs/ /-ɹiːz/ /-ɹɪz/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹ-/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹɪs/ /ˌbweɪnoʊs ˈaɪɹɪs/ /ˌbweɪnəs ˈaɪɹɪs/ /ˌbwɛn-/ pn
Buenos Aires
capital of Argentina

Buffalo pn
Buffalo
a city in New York State

Bugatti /ˈbjuːˈɡæti/ pn
Bugatti
surname

Bujumbura /ˌbuːdʒəmˈbʊəɹə/ /ˌbuːd͡ʒəmˈbʊɹə/ pn
Bujumbura
former capital of Burundi

Bukhara /buˈkɑːɹə/ pn
Boukhara
city in Uzbekistan

Bukharan adj
boukhariote
related to Bukhara

Bukovina pn
Bucovine
historical region

Bulacan /ˌbʊˈlɑkæn/ /ˌbʊˈlɑːkæn/ [ˌbʊˈlɑkɛən] pn
Bulacain
province of the Philippines

Bulakan pn
Bulacán
municipality in Bulacan, Philippines

Bulgaria /bʊlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ pn
Bulgarie
country

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

Bulgarian /bʊlˈɡɑɹi.ən/ /bʊlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ n
Bulgare bulgare
native of Bulgaria
bulgare
language

Bulverism n
bulvérisme
Bulverism

Bumfuck pn
Saint-Loinloin de Pas-Proche Trifouilly-les-Oies Outsiplou Tataouine Tombouctou coin
imaginary place in the middle of nowhere

Bunsen burner n
bec Bunsen
small laboratory gas burner

Burdigalian pn
Burdigalien

Burgas pn
Burgas
city in Bulgaria

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

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

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

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ n
bourgogne
wine

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ pn
Bourgogne Burgondie
region

Burkina Faso /bəɹˈkiːnə ˈfɑsoʊ/ pn
Burkina Faso
country

Burkinabe /bɜɹˌkinəˈbeɪ/ /bɜː(ɹ)ˌkiːnəˈbeɪ/ /ˌbɜɹkinəˈbeɪ/ /ˌbɜː(ɹ)kiːnəˈbeɪ/ adj
burkinabè
from Burkina Faso

Burkinabe /bɜɹˌkinəˈbeɪ/ /bɜː(ɹ)ˌkiːnəˈbeɪ/ /ˌbɜɹkinəˈbeɪ/ /ˌbɜː(ɹ)kiːnəˈbeɪ/ n
Burkinabè
person from Burkina Faso

Burma /ˈbɜːmə/ /ˈbɝmə/ pn
Birmanie
Southeast Asian country (former name)

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ adj
birman birmane
of or relating to Burma

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

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ pn
birman
language

Burnaby /ˈbɜɹnɑbi/ pn
Burnaby
city in British Columbia, Canada

Burton Coggles pn
Burton Coggles

Burundi /bʊˈɹʊndi/ pn
Burundi
a country in Eastern Africa

Burundian adj
burundais bouroundais
pertaining to Burundi

Burundian n
Burundais Bouroundais
person from Burundi

Burushaski pn
bourouchaski

Buryat adj
bouriate
from, of, or pertaining to, Buryatia

Buryatia pn
Bouriatie
Buryatia, Russia

Busan pn
Pusan Busan
Busan, South Korea

Busanian n
Busanais Busanaise Busanaises
a native or resident of Busan

Buscemese /buːsɛˈmiːz/ adj
bouchemais
from Buscemi

Buscemese /buːsɛˈmiːz/ n
Bouchemais Bouchemaise
from Buscemi

Buscemi /buːˈsɛmi/ pn
Buscemi
city of Sicily

Bushehr pn
Bouchehr
city in Iran

Bushism pn
bushisme
political philosophy

Bushman n
Bochiman
Bushman

Buzançais pn
Buzançais
commune and town

Byblian adj
byblien

Byblos pn
Byblos
port city in Lebanon

Byelorussian SSR /ˌbjɛləˈrʌʃən/ pn
Rss biélorusse
Soviet republic

Byronian adj
byronien
of or pertaining to Lord Byron

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

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

Byzantine Empire /ˈbɪzəntiːn ˈɛmpaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Empire byzantin
Greek-speaking empire in the Eastern Mediterranean region

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

Byzantine studies n
byzantinologie
study of history, culture, etc. of the Byzantine Empire

Byzantinologist n
byzantinologue
expert in Byzantinology

Byzantium /bɪˈzænti.əm/ pn
Byzance
ancient Greek city

Béarn pn
Béarn
former viscounty

Bézier curve /ˈbɛz.i.eɪ/ n
courbe de Bézier
kind of parametric curve

Béziers pn
Béziers
city in France

C /k/ /ks/ /s/ /siː/ /tʃ/ /ʃ/ pn
C langage C
Programming language
ut do
musical note

C clef n
clé d'ut
a clef

C language n
langue C

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

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

C++ pn
C++
C++

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

CA n
CA
chartered accountant

CADM n
cmdre cmdre.
commodore admiral

CADPAT pn
DcamC
Canadian Disruption Pattern

CAF pn
ARC FAC
Canadian Air Force
FAC FC
Canadian Armed Forces

CAPTCHA /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ n
CAPTCHA Captcha
computerized test

CAR pn
RCA
Central African Republic

CAS pn
TAS
Court of Arbitration for Sport

CBRN adj
NRBC

CBSA pn
ASFC
Canada Border Services Agency

CCAA pn
LACC
Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act

CCGC n
CGCC

CCGS n
NGCC
Canadian Coast Guard Ship

CCITT /ˌsiːsiːaɪtiːˈtiː/ pn
CCITT

CCP pn
PCC
Chinese Communist Party

CCTV n
vidéosurveillance
closed circuit television

CCTV pn
CCTV
China Central Television

CD /ˌsiːˈdiː/ n
CD
abbreviation of compact disc

CD burner n
graveur de CD
CD burner

CD player n
lecteur CD lecteur de CD
CD player

CD-ROM /siː.diːˈɹɒm/ n
cédérom
CD-ROM

CDIC pn
SADC
Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation

CDN pn
CDN
Cote-des-Neiges

CDRE n
cmdre cmdre.
commodore

CE pn
ÈC (ère commune)
Common/Current/Christian Era

CEO n
PDG
chief executive officer

CF phraseologicalUnit
FC
Canadian Forces

CFA franc n
franc CFA
west african multinational currency

CFAV n
NAFC

CFB n
BFC
Canadian Forces Base

CFL pn
LCF
Canadian Football League

CIS pn
CEI
Commonwealth of Independent States

CJK pn
CJC
Chinese, Japanese, Korean

CMHC pn
SCHL

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

CNG n
GNC
(petrochemistry) compressed natural gas

CNIB pn
INCA

CNTRP pn
PNRTC
Canadian National Transplant Research Program

COMO n
cmdre cmdre.
abbreviation of commodore

COVID-19 /ˈkoʊ.vɪd naɪnˈtin/ /ˈkɒ.vɪd naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈkəʊ.vɪd naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈkʌ.vɪd naɪnˈtin/ pn
COVID-19 Covid-19
disease

CP pn
PC
Canadian Press

CPA n
CPA
chartered professional accountant

CPC pn
PCC
Conservative Party of Canada

CPIL n
LDIP
Code on Private International Law

CPR n
RCP RCR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CPSU pn
PCUS
communist party

CPU /(ˌ)siː(ˌ)piːˈjuː/ /ˌsi(ˌ)piˈju/ n
UC UCT
central processing unit

CRA n
ARC
Revenue Canada

CS pn
NC
cable ship

CSA pn
ACNOR CSA
Canadian Standards Association
ASC
Canadian Space Agency

CSE pn
CST
Communications Security Establishment

CSEC pn
CSTC
Communications Security Establishment Canada

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

CSL pn
CSL
Cote-Saint-Luc

CSTO pn
OTSC
Collective Security Treaty Organisation

CV n
CV
curriculum vitae
PA
aircraft carrier

CVA n
AVC
initialism of cerebrovascular accident

Cabernet Sauvignon /kæbə(ɹ)ˈneɪ səʊvɪˈnjɒn/ n
cabernet sauvignon
variety of red grape
wine

Cabochien adj
cabochien

Cadillac /ˈkædəˌlæk/ /ˈkædɪlæk/ pn
Cadillac
a brand of luxury automobile
a surname

Cadix pn
Cadix
commune in the Tarn Department

Cadiz /kəˈdɪz/ /ˈkeɪ.diːz/ /ˈkɑːdɪz/ pn
Cadix Cadiz
port city in Andalusia, Spain

Caelum /ˈsiːləm/ pn
Burin
constellation

Caelus pn
Uranus
God of heaven and sky

Caen /kɑn/ /kɑ̃/ /kɒ̃/ pn
Caen
city in Calvados, France

Caesar /ˈkaɪzɑɹ/ /ˈkaɪzɑː/ /ˈkaɪzə/ /ˈkaɪzəɹ/ /ˈsizəɹ/ /ˈsiːzə/ pn
César
ancient Roman family name

Caesar salad n
salade César
Caesar salad

Caesar's wife must be above suspicion proverb
la femme de César ne doit pas être soupçonnée

Caesarean section n
césarienne
incision in the womb

Caesarism n
césarisme
autocracy

Cagayan /kɑɡəˈjɑn/ /kɑːɡəˈjɑːn/ pn
Cagayan
province of the Philippines

Cagayan Valley pn
Vallée de Cagayan
region of the Philippines

Cagliari /ˈkæljəɹi/ /ˈkɑːljəɹi/ /ˌkæliˈɑːɹi/ pn
Cagliari
capital city of Sardinia
province

Cagot /kəˈɡoʊ/ /kəˈɡəʊ/ n
cagot cagote

Cahors pn
Cahors
town in France

Caiaphas /ˈkaɪ.ə.fəs/ pn
Caïphe
A Jewish high priest in the first century CE.

Cain /keɪn/ [kʰeɪn] pn
Caïn
son of Adam and Eve

Cairene adj
cairote
of or pertaining to Cairo

Cairene n
Cairote
native or inhabitant of Cairo

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

Cajetan /ˈkæd͡ʒətən/ pn
Gaétan Gaëtan
male given name

Calabria /kəˈleɪbɹiːə/ /kəˈlæbɹiːə/ pn
Calabre
region of Italy

Calabrian /kəˈleɪbɹiːən/ /kəˈlæbɹiːən/ n
calabrais
inhabitant of Calabria

Calais /kæˈleɪ/ /ˈkæleɪ/ /ˈkælɪs/ pn
Calais
a town in France

Calapan /ˈkɑlɑpæn/ pn
Calapan
city in the Philippines

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

Caleb /ˈkeɪ.ləb/ pn
Caleb
biblical character

Calgarian adj
calgarien
of, from or pertaining to Calgary

Calgarian n
calgarien
native or inhabitant of Calgary

Calgary /ˈkæl.ɡə.ɹi/ /ˈkæl.ɡɹi/ /ˈkæl.ɡ̩.ɹi/ pn
Calgary
city

California /-njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfoɹ.ni.ə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfoɹ.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔɹ.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.ni.ə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.nɪ.ə/ [ˌkʰæl.ɪˈfo̞ɹ.njə] pn
Californie
US state

California Spangled Cat n
Californian spangled
cat breed

California hazelnut n
noisetier à long bec
Corylus cornuta

California quail n
colin de Californie
quail

California roll n
rouleau californien rouleau de sushi californien
sushi

Californian adj
californien
of or relating to California

Californian n
Californien Californienne
an inhabitant of California

Californianize v
californianiser
to make Californian

Caligulan adj
caligulien
pertaining to Caligula

Calliope /kə.ˈlaɪ.ə.pi/ /kə.ˈliː.ə.pi/ pn
Calliope
the Muse of eloquence and epic

Callirrhoë pn
Callirhoé Callirrhoé
a naiad

Callisto /kəˈlɪs.toʊ̯/ pn
Callisto
satellite of Jupiter
in Greek mythology

Callovian pn
Callovien

Caltanissetta pn
Caltanissetta
city and province of Sicily

Calvados /ˈkælvədɒs/ /ˈkælvədəʊs/ /ˈkɑlvədoʊs/ pn
Calvados
département of France, in the Normandy region

Calvary /ˈkælvəɹi/ pn
Calvaire
the hill outside Jerusalem

Calvin /ˈkælvɪn/ pn
Calvin
surname

Calvinism n
calvinisme
Christian religious tradition

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ /ˈkælvɪnɪst/ adj
calviniste
of or pertaining to Calvinism or the Calvinists

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ /ˈkælvɪnɪst/ n
calviniste
follower

Camara pn
Camara
surname

Camargue pn
Camargue
marshland area

Cambodia [kæmˈboʊdi.ə] pn
Cambodge
country in Southeast Asia

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

Cambodian n
Cambodgien Cambodgienne
a person from Cambodia or of Cambodian descent

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

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

Cambridge /ˈkeɪm.bɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɛm.bɹɪd͡ʒ/ pn
Cambridge
city
l'université de Cambridge
university

Cambyses pn
Cambyse
Old Persian male given name

Camelopardalis pn
Girafe
constellation

Camelot /ˈkæməˌlɒt/ pn
Camelot
The stronghold of King Arthur

Cameroon /kæməˈɹuːn/ pn
Cameroun
country in Central Africa

Cameroonian n
Camerounais Camerounaise
person from Cameroon

Camilla /kəˈmɪlə/ pn
Camille
female given name

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

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

Campania pn
Campanie
region of Italy

Campeche pn
Campeche
state of Mexico

Campigneulles-les-Grandes pn
Campigneulles-les-Grandes
commune

Campobasso pn
Campobasso
province of Italy
town and capital

Camus pn
Camus
surname

Canaan /ˈkeɪneɪən/ /ˈkeɪniən/ /ˈkeɪnən/ pn
Canaan
historic region

Canaan Dog n
chien de Cannan
Canaan Dog

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

Canaanite /ˈkeɪnənaɪt/ n
Cananéen Cananéenne
member of ancient Semitic people

Canada /ˈkænədə/ [kʰeənədə] [kʰɛəɾ̃əɾə] pn
Canada
country in North America

Canada goose n
bernache du Canada outarde
Branta canadensis

Canada lynx n
lynx du Canada
Lynx canadensis

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] adj
canadien
of or pertaining to Canadian (the language), Canadian English
canadien Canadien
of or pertaining to Canada

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] n
Canadien Canadienne
person from Canada

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] pn
anglais canadien
Canadian English

Canadian dollar n
dollar canadien
official currency of Canada

Canadian football n
football football canadien
sport

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

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

Canadianize /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ə.naɪz/ /kə.ˈneɪ.djə.naɪz/ v
canadianiser
to make Canadian

Canado-American adj
canado-américain
pertaining to the U.S. and Canada

Canarian adj
canarien

Canarian n
Canarien

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

Canberra /ˈkæmbɹə/ /ˈkænbəɹə/ /ˈkænbɹə/ /ˈkænˌbɛɹə/ pn
Canberra
capital of Australia

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

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

Cancún /kɑːnˈkuːn/ pn
Cancún Cancun
city in Quintana Roo, Mexico

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

Cane Corso /ˌkɑneɪ ˈkɔɹsoʊ/ /ˌkɑːneɪ ˈkɔːsəʊ/ n
cane corso chien de cour italien
dog breed

Canes Venatici pn
Chiens de chasse
constellation

Canis Major pn
Grand Chien
winter constellation of the northern sky

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

Cannae /ˈkæniː/ pn
Cannes
village

Cannizzaro reaction n
réaction de Cannizzaro
reaction

Canso /ˈkæn.soʊ/ pn
Canseau Canso
town

Cantabria /kænˈtæbɹiə/ pn
Cantabrie
autonomous community

Cantabrian adj
cantabrique
pertaining to Cantabria

Cantabrian Mountains pn
cordillère Cantabrique
mountain range

Cantal /kænˈtɑːl/ /kɑnˈtɑːl/ n
cantal
Type of cheese

Cantal /kænˈtɑːl/ /kɑnˈtɑːl/ pn
Cantal
département

Canterbury /ˈkæntəbəɹi/ /ˈkæntəbəɹɪ/ /ˈkæntəbɹɪ/ /ˈkɛntɘbɘɹi/ /ˈkɛntɘbɹi/ pn
Cantorbéry
cathedral city in England

Canton /ˈkænˌtɒn/ /ˌkænˈtɒn/ pn
Canton
former name of Guangzhou
Canton Kouang-toung
former name of Guangdong

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

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniz/ /kæn.təˈniːz/ n
Cantonais Cantonaise
person from Canton
cantonais
language

Cantopop n
cantopop
Cantonese pop music

Canyon Diablo pn
canyon du Diable
canyon in Arizona

Cao Dai pn
caodaïsme
syncretic monotheistic religion

Cap-Haïtien pn
Cap-Haïtien
city

Cape Breton pn
Cap-Breton
cape in Nova Scotia

Cape Breton Island /ˈkeɪp ˈbɹɛtən ˈaɪlənd/ pn
Île du Cap-Breton
an island on the Atlantic coast of Canada

Cape Canaveral pn
Cap Canaveral
cape

Cape Horn pn
Cap Horn
southernmost headland of Tierra del Fuego

Cape Town /ˈkeɪp ˌtaʊn/ pn
Le Cap
legislative capital of South Africa

Cape Verde /keɪp ˈvɝd/ /keɪp ˈvɝdi/ pn
Cap-Vert
country in Western Africa

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

Cape gooseberry n
amour en cage coqueret du Pérou
fruit
plant

Cape lion n
lion du Cap
Panthera leo melanochaita

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

Cape teal n
canard du Cap
Anas capensis

Cape wagtail n
bergeronnette du Cap
Motacilla capensis

Capella pn
Capella
the brightest star in the constellation Auriga

Capellen pn
Capellen
canton

Capernaum pn
Capharnaüm Capernaüm
The biblical town

Capetonian /keɪpˈtəʊniən/ n
Capétonien Capétonienne
person from or inhabitant of Cape Town

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

Capitanian pn
Capitanien
subdivision of the Permian

Capitol pn
Capitole Capitole des [[États-Unis]]
legislative building in Washington, D.C.

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

Capitoline Hill pn
Capitole
hill in Rome

Cappadocia /-ˈdoʊkiə/ /kæpəˈdoʊʃə/ pn
Cappadoce
ancient region

Cappadocian /kæpəˈdəʊʃi.ən/ /kæpəˈdəʊʃən/ adj
cappadocien
of or pertaining to Cappadocia

Cappadocian /kæpəˈdəʊʃi.ən/ /kæpəˈdəʊʃən/ n
Cappadocien Cappadocienne
native or inhabitant of Cappadocia

Cappe pn
Cappe
Capitofsky, Cappe
Cappé
Cappé

Capricorn /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔɹn/ /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/ pn
Capricorne
astrological sign

Capricornus /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːnəs/ /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːɹnəs/ pn
Capricorne
constellation

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

Captain Planet /ˈkæptɪn ˈplanɪt/ /ˈkæptɪn ˈplænət/ pn
capitaine Planète
Anyone who wishes to save the environment

Capuchin n
capucin
a member of the Roman Catholic order

Caracalla /ˌkærəˈkælə/ pn
Caracalla
emperor

Caracas /kəˈɹækəs/ pn
Caracas
capital of Venezuela

Caravaggesque /ˌkæɹəvæˈdʒɛsk/ /ˌkæɹəvɑˈd͡ʒɛsk/ /ˌkɑɹəvɑˈd͡ʒɛsk/ adj
caravagesque
reminiscent of the style of Caravaggio

Caravaggio /ˌkæɹəˈvædʒiəʊ/ /ˌkæɹəˈvɑd͡ʒ(i)oʊ/ /ˌkɑɹəˈvɑd͡ʒ(i)oʊ/ pn
Caravage
Italian painter

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

Carboniferous adj
carbonifère
relating to the geologic period

Carboniferous pn
Carbonifère
the geologic period

Carcassonne pn
Carcassonne
city

Cardiff /ˈkɑɹdɪf/ /ˈkɑːdɪf/ pn
Cardiff
The capital city of Wales

Care Bear n
Bisounours Calinours
Care Bear

Care Bears pn
Bisounours Calinours
fictional group of multi-colored bear characters

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

Caribbean /kəˈɹɪbiən/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən/ adj
caraïbe caribéen
pertaining to the sea and region bounded by the American continent and the West Indies

Caribbean /kəˈɹɪbiən/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən/ n
Caribéen Caribéenne
people from the Caribbean region

Caribbean /kəˈɹɪbiən/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən/ pn
Caraïbes Caraïbe
countries
mer des Antilles

Caribbean Hindustani pn
Hindoustani caribéen
language

Caribbean Netherlands /kəˈɹɪbi.ən ˈnɛðə(ɹ)ləndz/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən ˈnɛðə(ɹ)ləndz/ pn
Pays-Bas caribéens
municipalities

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

Carina pn
Carène
constellation

Carinthia /kəˈrɪnθiə/ pn
Carinthie
state of Austria

Carlism n
carlisme
political movement

Carmelite n
carme carmélite
member of a certain Catholic religious order

Carmen /ˈkɑː(ɹ)mən/ pn
Carmen
female given name

Carol pn
Carole
female name

Carolina chickadee n
mésange de Caroline
Poecile carolinensis

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

Carolina wren n
troglodyte de Caroline
Thryothorus ludovicianus

Caroline /ˈkæ.ɹəˌlaɪn/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌlɪn/ /ˈkɛɹ.əˌlaɪn/ pn
Caroline
female given name

Carolingian /ˌkæɹ.əˈlɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˌkɛɹ.əˈlɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ adj
carolingien
of or pertaining to the Frankish dynasty

Carolingian /ˌkæɹ.əˈlɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˌkɛɹ.əˈlɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ n
carolingien
member of a Frankish noble family

Carpathians /kɑː(ɹ)ˈpeɪ.θi.ənz/ pn
Carpates Karpates Karpatique
mountainous system in Central Europe

Carpenter pn
Carpenter
surname
Charpentier
Surname equivalents of "Carpenter"

Carpentier pn
Carpentier

Carqueiranne pn
Carqueiranne
town

Cartesian /kɑɹˈti.ʒən/ /kɑːɹ ˈtiːziən/ adj
cartésien
of or pertaining to Descartes

Cartesian coordinate n
coordonnées cartésiennes
the rectangular coordinates of a point

Cartesian coordinates n
coordonnées cartésiennes
coordinates of a point

Cartesian plane n
plan cartésien
coordinate plane with Cartesian coordinates

Cartesian product n
produit cartésien
set of possible pairs

Cartesian space n
espace cartésien
Euclidian space described by Cartesian coordinates

Cartesianism n
cartésianisme
The philosophy of René Descartes

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

Carthaginian /ˌkɑɹθəˈd͡ʒɪniən/ /ˌkɑːθəˈd͡ʒɪniən/ adj
carthaginois
of or pertaining to Carthage

Carthaginian peace n
paix carthaginoise

Carthusian /kɑɹˈθuʒən/ /kɑːˈθjuːzi.ən/ /kɑːˈθjuːzɪən/ adj
cartusien
relating to the Carthusian Order

Carthusian /kɑɹˈθuʒən/ /kɑːˈθjuːzi.ən/ /kɑːˈθjuːzɪən/ n
chartreux
member of the Carthusian Order

Casablanca /kæsəˈblæŋkə/ pn
Casablanca
largest city of Morocco

Casanova /ˌkæsəˈnoʊvə/ /ˌkæsəˈnəʊvə/ /ˌkæzəˈnoʊvə/ /ˌkæzəˈnəʊvə/ n
casanova
man considered romantic and gallant
don Juan
promiscuous, philandering man

Caserta pn
Caserte
province of Italy
town

Casimir /ˈkæzɪmɪɚ/ pn
Casimir
male given name

Caspar pn
Gaspard
male given name
one of the Magi

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

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

Caspian gull n
goéland pontique
Larus cachinnans

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

Cassini oval n
cassinoïde

Cassiopeia /ˌkæs.i.əˈpiː.ə/ pn
Cassiopée
constellation
mythical wife of Cepheus

Castelbiague pn
Castelbiague
a village in Haute-Garonne, France

Castellet pn
Castellet-en-Luberon
Castellet, Avignon
Le Castellet
Castellet, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Castellet, Var

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

Castile /kasˈtiːɫ/ /kəsˈtiːl/ pn
Castille
medieval Iberian kingdom
central Spain

Castile and León pn
Castille-et-León
autonomous community of Spain

Castile soap n
savon de Castille
type of soap

Castile-La Mancha pn
Castille-La Manche
autonomous community

Castilian /kəˈstɪljən/ n
Castillan Castillane
native of Castile

Castilian /kəˈstɪljən/ pn
castillan
standard variety of European Spanish

Castor pn
Castor
Dioscuri
Star

Castrist n
castriste
a supporter of Fidel Castro

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

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.lən/ /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ n
Catalan Catalane
person from Catalonia

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

Catalan Countries pn
Pays Catalans
territories where Catalan is spoken

Catalanism n
catalanisme
patriotic feeling of being Catalan
Catalan word or phrase

Catalanness n
catalanité
identification or conformity with Catalan values and customs

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

Catalanophone adj
catalanophone
Catalan-speaking

Catalanophone n
catalanophone
Catalan speaker

Catalina coupon n
coupon de réduction (immédiate)

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

Catania pn
Catane
capital of Catania
province of Sicily

Catanzaro pn
Catanzaro
province of Italy
town and capital

Cathar /ˈkæθɑɹ/ n
cathare
member of one or more medieval Christian sects

Catharist adj
cathare cathariste
relating to Cathari

Cathay /kæˈθeɪ/ pn
Cathay
Medieval northern China

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

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

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

Catholic Church n
Église catholique
24 particular churches in full communion with the Pope as the Bishop of Rome

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

Catilinarian /ˌkætɪlɪˈnɛəɹiən/ adj
catilinaire

Caucasian /-ʃən/ /kɑˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.zɪ.ən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.ʒən/ adj
caucasien
of or relating to the Caucasus region or its culture, languages, and people

Caucasian /-ʃən/ /kɑˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.zɪ.ən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.ʒən/ n
Blanc Blanche Caucasien Caucasienne
member of the Caucasian racial classification
Caucasien Caucasienne
native or inhabitant of the Caucasus

Caucasian Albania pn
Albanie du Caucase
ancient region and kingdom south of Caucasus mountains

Caucasian Albanian adj
albanien
of or pertaining to Caucasian Albania

Caucasian Albanian n
Albanien Albanienne
a native or inhabitant of Caucasian Albania
aghouanais albanien vieil oudi
language

Caucasian shepherd n
berger du Caucase

Caucasologist n
caucasologue

Caucasology n
caucasologie
the historical, linguistic or geopolitical studies of the Caucasus

Caucasus /ˈkɔːkəsəs/ pn
Caucase
geographic region

Cavalaire pn
Cavalaire
short name of Cavalaire-sur-Mer

Cayenne /kaɪˈɛn/ /keɪˈɛn/ pn
Cayenne
capital city of French Guiana

Cayes pn
Cayes, Les Cayes, Aux Cayes
borough-arrondissement
port municipality

Cayman Islands pn
Îles Caïmans îles Caïmanes
British territory in the Caribbean

Caymanian adj
caïmanais
of the Cayman Islands

Caymanian n
Caïmanais
person from the Cayman Islands

Cazaux pn
Cazaux
a village in Ariège, France

Cazavet pn
Cazavet
a village in Ariège, France

Ceará /seɪ.əˈɹɑː/ pn
Ceará
state in north-eastern Brazil

Cebes pn
Cébès
An ancient Greek philosopher

Cebuano /sɛˈbwɑːnoʊ/ /sɛˈbwɑːnəʊ/ adj
cébouano cebuano
pertaining to the language or its speakers

Cebuano /sɛˈbwɑːnoʊ/ /sɛˈbwɑːnəʊ/ pn
cebuano visayan cébouano
language

Cecilia /sɪˈsiːli.ə/ /sɪˈsɪli.ə/ pn
Cécile
female given name

Cecina pn
Cecina
town in the province of Livorno

Cedric /ˈsɛdɹɪk/ pn
Cédric
male given name

Celestial Empire pn
Céleste-Empire
Empire of China

Celia pn
Célia
female given name

Celine pn
Céline
female given name

Celsius /ˈsɛlsiəs/ /ˈsɛlʃəs/ adj
Celsius
related to a metric scale of temperature

Celsus pn
Celse
2nd Century Greek Philosopher

Celt /kɛlt/ /sɛlt/ n
Celte
ancient

Celtiberian /ˌkɛlt.aɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌkɛlt.ɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌsɛlt.aɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌsɛlt.ɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ n
celtibère
person

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

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

Celtic Sea pn
mer Celtique
sea

Celtic cross n
croix celtique

Celtic studies n
celtologie
academic discipline

Cenomanian pn
Cénomanien

Cenozoic /k/ /s/ /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsinɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsiːnɵˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzəʊɪk/ adj
cénozoïque
of a geological era from 65 million years ago to present

Cenozoic /k/ /s/ /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsinɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsiːnɵˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzəʊɪk/ pn
Cénozoïque
geological epoch

Centaurus /sɛnˈtɒrəs/ /sɛnˈtɔːrəs/ pn
Centaure
spring constellation of the northern sky

Central Africa pn
Centrafrique centre d'Afrique
region

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

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

Central African Empire pn
Empire centrafricain
Central African Empire

Central African Republic /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈæfɹɪkən ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
République centrafricaine
country in Central Africa

Central America /ˌsɛntɹəl əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Amérique centrale
part of North America

Central American adj
centraméricain
relating to Central America

Central Asia pn
Asie centrale
smaller area of Central Asia

Central Asian adj
centrasiatique
of Central Asia

Central Asian n
Centrasiatique
a person from Central Asia

Central Asian Ovcharka n
berger d'Asie centrale
dog breed

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

Central European adj
centreuropéen médioeuropéen
of or from Central Europe

Central Luzon pn
Luçon centrale
region of the Philippines

Central Massif pn
Los Urrieles Massif central Massif des Urrieles
Urrieles

Central Ostrobothnia pn
Ostrobotnie centrale

Central Park pn
Central Park
park in Manhattan

Centre pn
Centre région Centre
administrative region of France

Centre-Val de Loire /ˌsɛntə væl ˈdə lwɑː/ /ˌsɛntə vɑːl ˈdə lwɑː/ pn
Centre-Val de Loire
region of France

Cephalonia /ˌkɛfəˈləʊniə/ /ˌsɛfəˈləʊniə/ pn
Céphalonie
Greek island

Cephas /ˈsi.fəs/ pn
Céphas
apostle Peter
male given name

Cepheid variable n
céphéide
radially pulsating variable star

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

Cerberus /ˈsɝbəɹəs/ pn
Cerbère
mythological three-headed dog

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

Ceres /ˈsɪəɹiːz/ pn
Cérès
Roman goddess
asteroid

Cetus pn
Baleine
winter constellation of the northern sky

Ceylon /seɪˈlɑn/ /siˈlɑn/ /sɪˈlɒn/ pn
Ceylan

Chabadnik /həˈbɑdnɪk/ n
Habadnik
member of Chabad

Chach pn
Tchatch
former name of Tashkent

Chad /t͡ʃæd/ pn
Tchad
country
lake

Chadian adj
tchadien
pertaining to Chad

Chadian n
Tchadien
person from Chad

Chadic adj
tchadique
belonging or relating to the Chadic language family

Chagatai /ˈt͡ʃɑːɡətaɪ/ pn
Chagatai Djaghataï Tchaghataï
second son of Genghis Khan
tchaghataï turk-oriental
extinct Turkic language

Chaillot pn
Chaillot

Chakavian pn
tchakavien

Chalabre pn
Chalabre
a town in Aude, France

Chalcedon /ˈkeɪl.kəˌdɒn/ pn
Chalcédoine
town in Asia Minor

Chaldea /kælˈdi.ə/ pn
Chaldée
region in the southern portion of Babylonia

Chaldean /kælˈdi.ən/ n
Chaldéen Chaldéenne
member of the Chaldean Catholic Church
native of Chaldea

Chaldean Catholic Church pn
Église catholique chaldéenne
an Eastern Catholic particular church

Chaldiran pn
Tchaldiran
site of a battle

Challenger Deep pn
Challenger Deep
deepest point in the world

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

Cham /t͡ʃæm/ n
Chams
ethnic group

Cham /t͡ʃæm/ pn
cham
language

Chamaeleon pn
Caméléon
small circumpolar constellation of the southern sky

Chambord /ʃæmˈbɔːd/ /ʃɒ̃ˈbɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Chambord
town in Centre, France

Chambéry pn
Chambéry
city in France

Chamonix pn
Chamonix
town in the département of Haute-Savoie

Champagne n
Champagne
region of France

Champagne-Ardenne pn
Champagne-Ardenne
region

Champenois adj
champenois

Champenois n
Champenois Champenoise

Champenois pn
champenois
a Romance language or dialect

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

Chancel pn
Chancel

Chandannagar pn
Chandernagor
city

Changhsingian pn
Changxing'ien

Channel pn
Channel
Channel, Newfoundland

Channel Islands /ˈtʃænəl ˌaɪləndz/ pn
archipel Normand îles Anglo-Normandes îles de la Manche
group of islands in the English Channel

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

Channel-Port aux Basques /ˈt͡ʃæn.əl ˈpɔɹt oʊ ˈbæsk/ pn
Channel-Port-aux-Basques Channel–Port-aux-Basques

Chaoyang /(ˈ)t͡ʃaʊˈjæŋ/ /-jɑŋ/ pn
Chaoyang
locations

Chaplinesque adj
chaplinesque
resembling Charlie Chaplin

Chapman's antshrike n
batara de Chapman
bird

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

Charente pn
Charente
French department

Charente-Maritime pn
Charente-Maritime
French department

Charest pn
Charest

Chariclea pn
Chariclée

Charites pn
Charites

Charlemagne /ˈʃɑɹləˌmeɪn/ /ˈʃɑːləˌmeɪn/ /ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn/ /ˌʃɑːrləˈmeɪn/ pn
Charlemagne
king of the Franks

Charlene /ʃɑɹˈlin/ pn
Charlène
female given name

Charleroi /ˈʃɑː(ɹ)ləɹwɑː/ /ˈʃɑː(ɹ)ləɹɔɪ/ pn
Charleroi
city

Charles /t͡ʃɑɹlz/ /t͡ʃɑːlz/ /t͡ʃɑ˞lz/ pn
Charles
given name

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

Charline pn
Charline

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

Charon /-ɹən/ /ˈkɛəɹɑn/ /ˈkɛəɹɒn/ /ˈkɛəɹən/ /ˈkɛːrən/ /ˈʃɛəɹɑn/ pn
Charon
a moon of Pluto

Charpentier pn
Charpentier

Charron pn
Charron

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

Chartist adj
chartiste
relating to Chartism

Chartist n
chartiste
a supporter of the Chartism reform movement

Chartres /ʃɑɹt/ /ʃɑːt/ /ˈʃɑɹtɹə/ /ˈʃɑːtɹə/ pn
Chartres
town in France

Chartres blue n
bleu de Chartres
blue used for the windows of Chartres Cathedral

Charybdis /kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ pn
Charybde
Greek mythological monster

Chattian pn
Chattien
a subdivision of the Oligocene epoch

Chaucerian /tʃɔːˈsɪəɹɪ.ən/ /t͡ʃɔˈsɪɹi.ən/ adj
chaucérien
of or pertaining to Geoffrey Chaucer or his writings

Chavismo n
chavisme
left-wing ideology centered around Hugo Chavez

Chavista n
chaviste
a follower of Hugo Chávez

Cheboksary /ˌt͡ʃɛbɒkˈsæɹiː/ pn
Tcheboksary
city

Chebyshev's inequality pn
inégalité de Tchebychev
theorem

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃən/ /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ n
Tchétchène
A member of the Chechen people

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃən/ /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ pn
tchétchène
language

Chechnya /ˈt͡ʃɛtʃ.ni.ə/ [ˈt͡ʃɛtʃ.ɲi.ə] pn
Tchétchénie
republic of Russia

Cheddar cheese n
cheddar fromage Cheddar
cheese

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

Chefchaouen pn
Chefchaouen Chefchaouène
city

Cheka /ˈtʃɛkə/ pn
Tchéka
Soviet security organization

Chekhov's gun /t͡ʃɛ.kʰɔfs ɡʌn/ pn
fusil de Tchekhov
element

Chekhovian adj
tchékhovien
of or pertaining to Chekhov

Chekist n
tchékiste
agent of the Cheka

Chelyabinsk /tʃɛlˈjæbɪnsk/ pn
Tcheliabinsk
city

Chengdu /t͡ʃæŋ-/ /t͡ʃɑŋ-/ /t͡ʃɛŋ.du/ /t͡ʃʌŋ-/ pn
Chengdu
capital of Sichuan province, China

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

Chenonceaux pn
Chenonceaux
town

Chenoy pn
Chenoy

Cheops /ˈkiɑːps/ /ˈkiːɒps/ pn
Chéops Khéops
pharaoh

Cher /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛɹ/ pn
Cher
department of France
river in France

Cherkessk pn
Tcherkessk
city in Russia

Chernihiv /-ˈnihɪv/ /t͡ʃəɹˈnihiv/ /t͡ʃəˈniːhiːv/ /t͡ʃɛɹ-/ /ˈt͡ʃəɹnəˌhiv/ pn
Tchernigov Tchernihiv
city

Chernivtsi /t͡ʃəniːvˈtsiː/ /t͡ʃəɹnivˈtsi/ /t͡ʃəɹˈnivtsi/ /t͡ʃəˈniːvtsi/ pn
Tchernivtsi Tchernovtsy Tchernowitz
city

Chernobyl /tʃɜːˈnɒbəl/ /tʃɜːˈnəʊbəl/ /t͡ʃɚˈnoʊbəl/ pn
Tchernobyl
city in Ukraine

Chernov pn
Tchernov
a surname

Cherokee /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ɹə.ˌkiː/ pn
Cherokees
indigenous North American people
cherokee
syllabary
cherokee chérokî
language

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

Cheshire cheese n
cheshire chester
type of cheese

Cheyenne /ʃaɪˈɛn/ n
Cheyenne
member of the Cheyenne people

Chianti /kiˈænti/ /kiˈɑnti/ /kɪˈantɪ/ n
chianti
Tuscan red wine

Chiasso pn
Chiasso
Chiasso, Mendrisio, Ticino, Switzerland

Chiasson pn
Chiasson

Chicago /ʃəˈkɑː.ɡo/ /ʃəˈkɔː.ɡo/ /ʃɪˈkɑ.ɡoʊ/ /ʃɪˈkɑː.ɡəʊ/ /ʃɪˈkɔ.ɡoʊ/ [ʃɪˈkä(ː).ɡo] pn
Chicago
large US city

Chickasaw /ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/ n
Chickasaw
member of the tribe

Chickasaw /ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/ pn
Chickasaw
the language

Chiers /ʃiˈɛə(r)/ pn
Chiers
river

Chieti pn
Chieti
capital of Chieti province
province of Italy

Chihuahua /t͡ʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/ /t͡ʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ n
chihuahua
breed of dog

Childermas pn
massacre des Innocents
day commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents

Chile /ˈt͡ʃileɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃilɛ/ /ˈt͡ʃiː.leɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪl.e/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ pn
Chili
country in South America

Chilean /t͡ʃɪˈleɪən/ /t͡ʃɪˈliːən/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli.ən/ adj
chilien chilienne
pertaining to Chile
pertaining to a Chilean person or Chileans

Chilean /t͡ʃɪˈleɪən/ /t͡ʃɪˈliːən/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli.ən/ n
Chilien Chilienne
person from Chile

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

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

Chilean pine n
pin du Chili
monkey puzzle

Chilean tinamou n
Tinamou perdrix
Nothoprocta perdicaria

Chimera /kaɪˈmɪɹə/ /kəˈmɪɹə/ /kɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ pn
Chimère chimère
Greek myth: monster killed by Bellerophon

China /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ [ˈt͡ʃ(ʰ)aɪ̯nə] pn
Chine
country in East Asia
region corresponding to the People's Republic of China and Taiwan
civilization of the Chinese people

China proper pn
Chine propre
parts of China excluding outer frontiers

China syndrome n
syndrome chinois
meltdown of a nuclear reactor

Chinaman /ˈt͡ʃaɪnəmən/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪnəmɪn/ n
Chinois
a man who is Chinese, a Chinese man

Chinantec adj
chinantèque

Chinantec n
Chinantèque

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

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] adj
chinois chinoise
of, from, or relating to China, its people, its culture, and its language

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] n
Chinois Chinoise
person from China or of Chinese descent
chinois
Chinese food

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] pn
Chinois
the people of China
chinois langue chinoise
the standard language of China

Chinese Crested Dog n
chien chinois à crête
Chinese Crested Dog

Chinese New Year n
nouvel an chinois
Chinese New Year

Chinese Taipei pn
Taipei chinois
a name under which Taiwan participates in international organisations

Chinese alligator n
alligator de Chine

Chinese character n
caractère chinois hanzi sinogramme kanji
CJKV character

Chinese checkers n
dames chinoises
board game

Chinese cinnamon n
cannelier de Chine
tree
cannelle de Chine casse
bark

Chinese crocodile lizard n
lézard crocodile de Chine
Shinisaurus crocodilurus

Chinese dragon n
dragon chinois
legendary creature common in several East Asian cultures

Chinese dumpling n
ravioli chinois

Chinese hibiscus n
hibiscus rose de Chine
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

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

Chinese lantern n
lampion
paper lantern

Chinese macaroni n
macaroni chinois

Chinese mugwort n
armoise chinoise armoise de Chine
herbaceous perennial plant

Chinese mushroom n
champignon chinois

Chinese numeral n
chiffre chinois
numerals originated in China

Chinese pangolin n
pangolin de Chine pangolin à courte queue
species of pangolin

Chinese studies n
sinologie
study of China

Chinese water torture n
supplice de la goutte d'eau
torture method

Chinese whispers n
téléphone arabe téléphone sans fil
game

Chink /t͡ʃɪŋk/ n
chinetoc chinetoque chintok
offensive: Chinese person

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

Chiron /ˈkaɪɹən/ pn
Chiron
astronomy
mythology

Chita /t͡ʃɪˈtɑː/ /t͡ʃɪˈtə/ pn
Tchita
city in Russia

Chitral pn
Chitral Chitrâl
Chitral (all senses)

Chittagonian pn
chittagonien
Chittagonian language

Chișinău /ˌkɪʃɪˈnaʊ/ pn
Chisinau Chișinău Kichinev
capital city and a municipality of Moldova

Chloe /ˈkloʊ.i/ pn
Chloé
female given name

Chloris pn
Chloris
goddess of flora

Cholon pn
Cholon
the Chinatown of Ho Chi Minh City

Chomsky pn
Chomsky
surname

Chongqing /t͡ʃɑŋˈt͡ʃɪŋ/ /t͡ʃɒŋˈt͡ʃɪŋ/ pn
Chongqing Tchongking
a municipality in western China

Chopin pn
Chopin
surname

Chopinian adj
chopinien
of or pertaining to Frédéric Chopin

Chorasmia /kəˈɹæzmi.ə/ pn
Chorasmie
large oasis region on the Amu Darya river delta in western Central Asia

Chorasmian /kɒˈɹæz.mɪ.ən/ /kəˈɹæz.mi.ən/ adj
chorasmien chorasmienne chorasmiennes chorasmiens
of, from, or pertaining to Chorasmia

Chorasmian /kɒˈɹæz.mɪ.ən/ /kəˈɹæz.mi.ən/ n
Chorasmien Chorasmienne Chorasmiennes Chorasmiens
person

Chorasmian /kɒˈɹæz.mɪ.ən/ /kəˈɹæz.mi.ən/ pn
chorasmien
language

Chornobaivka pn
Tchornobaïvka

Chosen People n
peuple élu

Chouinard pn
Chouinard

Chow Chow n
chow-chow
dog breed

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

Christ /kɹaɪst/ n
Christ
figure or other artistic depiction of Jesus Christ

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

Christ child pn
enfant Jésus
Child Jesus

Christadelphian adj
christadelphe
pertaining to the Christadelphians

Christadelphian n
christadelphe
a member of a certain nontrinitarian Christian denomination

Christchurch /ˈkɹaɪs(t).tʃøːtʃ/ /ˈkɹaɪst.tʃɜːtʃ/ pn
Christchurch
a city in New Zealand

Christendom /ˈkɹɪsn̩dəm/ n
chrétienté
the Christian world

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ adj
chrétien chrétienne
of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ n
chrétien chrétienne
member of the Christian religion

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ pn
Christian
male given name

Christian name n
nom de baptême
first name at Christian baptism

Christiana pn
Christiane
a female given name

Christianity /ˌkɹɪstiˈænɪti/ /ˌkɹɪst͡ʃiˈænɪti/ pn
christianisme chrétienté
monotheistic religion

Christianization n
christianisation
converting to Christianity

Christianize v
christianiser
to (cause to) convert to Christianity

Christianophile n
christianophile
one who loves Christianity

Christianophobe n
christianophobe

Christianophobia n
christianophobie christophobie

Christina /kɹɪsˈtiːnə/ pn
Christine
female given name

Christmas /ˈkɹɪsməs/ pn
Noël
festival or holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ which in Western Christianity is celebrated on December 25 in most places

Christmas Day n
jour de Noël
the 25th of December

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

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

Christmas cake n
gâteau de Noël
fruit cake eaten at Christmas

Christmas card n
carte de Noël
greeting card that celebrates Christmas

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

Christmas market n
marché de Noël

Christmas pudding n
pudding de Noël
rich dessert traditionally eaten at Christmas

Christmas season n
saison des étrennes
marketing
temps de Noël
Christmas season, yuletide, Christmastide

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

Christmastime n
période de Noël
the Christmas season

Christopher /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fɚ/ pn
Christophe
a male given name

Chronicles pn
Chroniques
book of the Bible

Chronos pn
Chronos
personification of time

Chrysanthemum Throne pn
trône du Chrysanthème
Japanese monarchy

Chrysaor pn
Chrysaor
mythological brother of Pegasus

Chrysostom /ˈkɹɪsəstəm/ pn
chrysostome
epithet

Chukchi /ˈt͡ʃukt͡ʃiː/ adj
tchouktche
relating to Chukotka

Chukchi /ˈt͡ʃukt͡ʃiː/ n
Tchouktche
person

Chukchi /ˈt͡ʃukt͡ʃiː/ pn
tchouktche
language

Chukchi Sea pn
mer des Tchouktches
part of the Arctic Ocean

Chukotka pn
Tchoukotka
short for Chukchi Peninsula
short for Chukotka Autonomous Okrug

Chukotka Autonomous Okrug pn
Okrug autonome de la Tchoukotka
a federal subject of Russia (an autonomous okrug) located partly on the Chukotka Peninsula

Chukotko-Kamchatkan pn
tchoukotko-kamtchatkien tchouktche-kamtchadale

Chur /kuːɹ/ pn
Coire
Swiss town

Church Father /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ fɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ fɑ.ðɚ/ n
père de l'Église
authoritative ancient male Christian author

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

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

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

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

Churchillian /t͡ʃɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃˈhɪli.ən/ /t͡ʃɜː(ɹ)ˈt͡ʃɪli.ən/ adj
churchillien
of pertaining to Churchill

Churrigueresque adj
churrigueresque
relating to Spanish baroque architectural style

Chuvash /t͡ʃʊˈvɑːʃ/ adj
tchouvache
from, or pertaining to Chuvashia

Chuvash /t͡ʃʊˈvɑːʃ/ n
Tchouvache
person

Chuvash /t͡ʃʊˈvɑːʃ/ pn
tchouvache
Chuvash language

Chuvashia /t͡ʃuːˈvɑːʃɪə/ pn
Tchouvachie
federal subject of Russia

Châteauroux /ˌʃætəʊˈɹuː/ /ˌʃɑːtəʊˈɹuː/ pn
Châteauroux
city

Châtelaillon-Plage pn
Châtelaillon Châtelaillon-Plage
commune

Châtelperronian adj
châtelperronien

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

Ciceronian /sɪsəˈɹəʊnɪən/ adj
cicéronien
of or relating to M. Tullius Cicero

Cilicia /sɪˈlɪsɪə/ /sɪˈlɪʃə/ pn
Cilicie
ancient region

Cimiez pn
Cimiez

Cimmerian /sɪˈmɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ /sɪˈmɪɹ.i.ən/ n
Cimmérien
one of the Cimmerii, ancient equestrian nomads of Indo-European origin
Kimmérien

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

Cinerama n
cinérama
a wide-screen movie filming and projection system.

Cinotti pn
Cinotti

Cinquecentist /-ɾɪst/ /tʃiŋkwɛˈtʃɛntɪst/ /t͡ʃiŋkwəˈt͡ʃɛntɪst/ n
cinquecentiste
Italian of the sixteenth century

Cipriano pn
Cyprien
male given name

Circassia pn
Circassie

Circassian /səɹˈkæʃən/ /səˈkæsi.ən/ adj
circassien tcherkesse
of or pertaining to Circassia or Circassians

Circassian /səɹˈkæʃən/ /səˈkæsi.ən/ n
Circassien Circassienne Tcherkesse
native or inhabitant of Circassia

Circe /ˈsɜɹsi/ pn
Circé
Asteroid
enchantress in Greek mythology

Circinus pn
Compas
a small constellation of the southern winter sky

Ciskei pn
Ciskeï

Cisleithania pn
Cisleithanie
areas of Austria-Hungary to the west of the River Leitha

Cistercian n
cistercien
member of the Cistercian Order

Citroën /ˈsɪtɹoʊn/ /ˈsɪtɹən/ /ˈsɪtɹəʊn/ pn
Citroën
A car from the brand
car brand

City pn
City
UK financial sector

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

City of Light pn
Ville Lumière
nickname for Paris

Clara /ˈklæɹə/ /ˈklɑːɹə/ /ˈklɛəɹə/ pn
Claire
cognates and transliterations of the name Clara

Clarissa /kləˈɹɪsə/ n
Clarisse
female given name

Classical Arabic pn
arabe classique
Classical Arabic

Classical Chinese pn
chinois classique
language

Classical Greek n
grec classique
language

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

Claude /klɔːd/ pn
Claude
male given name

Claudia /ˈklaʊ.di.ə/ /ˈklɔː.di.ə/ pn
Claudie
female given name

Claudian adj
claudien

Claus pn
Nico
male given name

Cleanthes pn
Cléanthe
given name

Clelia pn
Clélia
female given name

Clem pn
Clém
female name
male name
unisex name

Clemenceau pn
Clemenceau

Clement /ˈklɛmənt/ pn
Clément
male given name

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

Clervaux pn
Clervaux
town

Clerve pn
Clerve
river

Cleveland /ˈkliːv.lənd/ pn
Cleveland
city in Ohio

Clifford algebra n
algèbre de Clifford
unital associative algebra which generalizes the algebra of quaternions

Clio /ˈklaɪ.oʊ/ /ˈkliːoʊ/ pn
Clio
the Muse of history and heroic poetry

Cloelia pn
Clélia Clélie
legendary woman

Clotilda pn
Clotilde
female given name

Cluj-Napoca pn
Clausembourg Clausenbourg Cluj Cluj-Napoca
city in Romania

Clymene /ˈklaɪmɪni/ /ˈklɪmɪni/ pn
Clymène
nymph of Greek mythology

Clytemnestra /ˌklaɪtəmˈnɛstɹə/ /ˌklaɪtɪmˈnɛstɹə/ pn
Clytemnestre
Agamemnon's wife

Cmdre n
cmdre cmdre.
abbreviation for commodore

Co. n
cie
company

Coahuila /ˌkoʊəˈwiːlə/ pn
Coahuila
state of Mexico

Cobb salad n
salade Cobb
salad

Coca-Cola pn
Coca-Cola
particular carbonated soft drink

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

Cochin China pn
Cochinchine
historical region in Southeast Asia

Cockaigne /kɒˈkeɪn/ /kəˈkeɪn/ pn
pays de cocagne cocagne
mythical land

Cocoa pn
Cocoa
programming API

Cocytus pn
Cocyte
river of the underworld

Coele-Syria /ˌsiːliˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Cœlé-Syrie
region of Syria

Coele-Syrian /ˌsiːliˈsɪɹi.ən/ adj
cœlé-syrien

Coele-Syrian /ˌsiːliˈsɪɹi.ən/ n
Cœlé-Syrien Cœlé-Syrienne

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

Cognac pn
Cognac
city

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

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

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

Colchis pn
Colchis
ancient region and kingdom

Cold War /ˌkoʊld ˈwɔɹ/ /ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː/ pn
Guerre froide guerre froide
period of hostility short of open war between the Soviet Bloc and the Western powers, 1945–1991

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

Cologne /kəˈloʊn/ pn
Cologne
city in Germany

Colombia /kəˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Colombie
country in South America

Colombian adj
colombien colombienne
pertaining to Colombia

Colombian n
Colombien
A person from Colombia

Colombo /kəˈlɒm.bəʊ/ /kəˈlʌm.bəʊ/ /ˈkɒl.əm.bəʊ/ pn
Colombo
capital of Sri Lanka

Colorado /kɑləˈɹædoʊ/ /kɑləˈɹɑdoʊ/ /kɒləˈɹeɪdoʊ/ /kɒləˈɹɑːdəʊ/ pn
Colorado
US state
major river

Colorado beetle n
doryphore
beetle

Colosseum pn
Colisée
ancient stadium in Rome

Colossians pn
Colossiens
book of the Bible

Colossus of Rhodes pn
Colosse de Rhodes
the statue of Helios

Columba /kəˈlʌm.bə/ /ˈkɑ.ləm.bə/ /ˈkɒ.ləm.bə/ pn
Colombe
constellation

Columbian n
gros-texte
16-point type

Columbus /kəˈlʌmbəs/ n
Colomb Christophe Colomb
Christopher Columbus

Comanche /kəˈmænt͡ʃi/ adj
comanche

Comanche /kəˈmænt͡ʃi/ pn
comanche
language

Comecon pn
CAEM
Comecon

Comet pn
Comète
reindeer of Santa Claus

Comino pn
Comino
island

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

Commagene /kɑːməˈd͡ʒiːni/ pn
Commagène
ancient mountainous region

Commagenian adj
commagénien

Commagenian n
Commagénien Commagénienne

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

Comminges pn
Comminges
former region

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

Common Market pn
Marché Commun
former name of the European Economic Community

Common Turkic pn
turc commun
taxon of the Turkic languages that includes all of them except the Oghuric languages

Commonwealth Games pn
Jeux du Commonwealth
sporting event

Commonwealth of Australia /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ əv ɒˈstreɪljə/ pn
Commonwealth d’Australie
formal and full name of Australia

Commonwealth of Dominica pn
Commonwealth de la Dominique
official name of Dominica

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

Commonwealth of Nations pn
Commonwealth
association of independent states

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico pn
Commonwealth de Porto Rico État libre associé de Porto Rico

Communications Security Establishment pn
Centre de la sécurité des télécommunications
agency

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

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

Community language n
langue officielle de l'Union européenne
official language of the EU

Community of Madrid pn
Communauté de Madrid
autonomous community of Spain

Comnenus /kɒmˈniːnəs/ n
Comnène
member of a noble family

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

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ adj
comorien comorienne
pertaining to the Comoros

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ n
Comorien Comorienne
person

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ pn
comorien
language

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

Compiègne pn
Compiègne
commune

Conan /ˈkoʊnən/ /ˈkəʉnən/ /ˈkəʊnən/ pn
Conan
Male given name

Confederacy pn
Confédération

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

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

Confucian n
confucianiste
one who follows the teachings of Confucius

Confucianism n
confucianisme
philosophy

Confucius /kənˈfju.ʃəs/ pn
Confucius
Chinese philosopher

Congis-sur-Thérouanne pn
Congis-sur-Thérouanne
a village in Seine-et-Marne, France

Congo /ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/ /ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ /ˈkɔŋɡoʊ/ pn
Congo
river
country with Brazzaville as capital
Congo Zaïre
country with Kinshasa as capital

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

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

Congress pn
Congrès
the two legislative bodies of the USA

Congress Poland pn
Royaume du Congrès
Polish state established 1815 and ruled by the Russian tsar

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

Connecticut /kə.ˈnɛ.tɪ.kət/ pn
Connecticut
a state of the United States of America

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

Connery pn
Connerie
Transliterations of the surname

Conrad /ˈkɑnɹæd/ /ˈkɒnɹæd/ pn
Conrad
given name

Conservative n
conservateur conservatrice

Conservative Judaism pn
judaïsme conservateur
a moderate traditional form of Judaism

Conservative Party pn
Parti conservateur

Constance pn
Constance
female given name

Constantine /ˈkɑns.tənˌtiːn/ /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪn/ pn
Constantin
male given name
Constantine
city in Algeria

Constantinople /ˌkɑn.stæn.tɪˈnoʊ.pəl/ /ˌkɒn.stæn.tɪˈnəʊ.pəl/ pn
Constantinople
Name of present-day Istanbul from 330–1930 }}. Previously known as Byzantium

Constantinopolitan /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.noʊˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəʊˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ adj
constantinopolitain
relating to Constantinople

Constantinopolitan /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.noʊˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəʊˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ n
Constantinopolitain Constantinopolitaine
native or inhabitant of Constantinople

Contemporary Latin pn
latin contemporain
the Latin language as spoken and written from the 19th century to the present

Contrazy pn
Contrazy
village in Ariège

Conté /ˈkɑnteɪ/ /ˈkɒnteɪ/ n
crayon mine
drawing medium

Cook Islander n
Cookien
person from the Cook Islands

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

Cookie Monster pn
Macaron le glouton
Sesame Street character

Cools pn
Cools

Cooper pair n
paire de Cooper
pair of electrons

Cooper's hawk n
épervier de Cooper
hawk

Coordinated Universal Time pn
temps universel coordonné
the world's primary time standard

Copenhagen /ˈkoʊpənˌheɪɡən/ /ˈkoʊpənˌhɑɡən/ /ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən/ /ˌkəʊpənˈhɑːɡən/ pn
Copenhague
capital of Denmark

Copenhagener n
Copenhaguois Copenhaguoise
someone from Copenhagen

Copernican Revolution pn
révolution copernicienne
paradigm shift

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

Coptic /ˈkɑp.tɪk/ /ˈkɒp.tɪk/ adj
copte coptique
of or pertaining to the Copts, Coptic Orthodox Church or to the Coptic language

Coptic /ˈkɑp.tɪk/ /ˈkɒp.tɪk/ n
copte coptique
language

Coral Sea pn
mer de Corail
part of the Pacific Ocean

Corbeau pn
Corbeau

Corbynite n
corbyniste
Supporter of Jeremy Corbyn

Cordovan /ˈkɔːdəvən/ /ˈkɔːɹdəvən/ adj
cordouan
of or pertaining to Córdoba

Cordovan /ˈkɔːdəvən/ /ˈkɔːɹdəvən/ n
Cordouan
person from Córdoba

Corduene pn
Corduène
ancient region

Corfiot adj
corfiote
relating to Corfu

Corfiot n
corfiote
person from Corfu

Corfu /ˈkɔɹ.fju/ pn
Corfou
island
city

Corinna pn
Corinne
female given name

Corinth /ˈkɒɹ.ɪnθ/ /ˈkɔɹ.ɪnθ/ pn
Corinthe
city in Greece

Corinthian /kəˈɹɪnθiən/ n
Corinthien Corinthienne
an inhabitant or a resident of Corinth
corinthien corinthienne
a thing that originates from Corinthia

Corinthian bronze n
bronze corinthien
alloy

Corinthians pn
Corinthiens
book in the Bible

Cornelia /kɔɹˈniliə/ /kɔːˈniːlɪə/ pn
Cornélie
female given name

Cornelian adj
cornélien

Cornish /ˈkɔːnɪʃ/ /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/ adj
cornique
of Cornwall
native to Cornwall
of the Cornish language

Cornish /ˈkɔːnɪʃ/ /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/ pn
cornique
A Celtic language

Cornishman n
Cornique
man from Cornwall

Cornishwoman n
Cornique
woman from Cornwall

Cornwall /ˈkɔrn.wɑl/ /ˈkɔɹn.wɔl/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)n.wəl/ pn
Cornouailles
county of England

Corona Australis pn
Couronne australe
a constellation

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

Corrèze pn
Corrèze
département

Corse-du-Sud pn
Corse-du-Sud
French department in Corsica

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

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ adj
corse
of, from, or pertaining to Corsica

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ n
Corse corse
person from Corsica or of Corsican descent

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ pn
corse
language

Corte /ˈkɔːteɪ/ /ˈkɔːti/ /ˌkɔɹteɪ/ /ˌkɔɹti/ pn
Corte
commune in Corsica

Corvus pn
Corbeau
constellation of the southern sky

Cosenza pn
Cosenza
province
town

Cosmas /ˈkɔzmæs/ /ˈkɔzmɑːs/ pn
Cosme
given name

Cosmo pn
Côme
male given name

Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire pn
Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire
a town in Nièvre, France

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

Costa pn
Costa

Costa Rica /ˌkoʊ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɑ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɒs.tə ˈɹiː.kə/ pn
Costa Rica
country

Costa Rican n
Costaricien Costaricienne
person from Costa Rica

Cote pn
Côté

Cotroni pn
Cotroni
surname

Cottenham pn
Cottenham

Cottian adj
cottien
relating to the Cottian Alps

Couillard pn
Couillard

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

Council of Europe pn
Conseil de l'Europe
an international organisation

Count Dracula pn
comte Dracula
fictional vampire

Counter-Reformation pn
Contre-Réforme
period of Roman Catholic revival that aimed to combat the Reformation

County of Nice pn
comté de Nice
historical county

County of Sicily pn
Comté de Sicile
historical Norman state comprising Sicily, Malta and part of Calabria

Courland /ˈkʊə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Courlande Kurzeme
region in western Latvia

Couserans pn
Couserans
region of Ariège

Covent Garden abbess n
maquerelle
procuress

Cracovian /kɹəˈkəʊvɪən/ adj
cracovien
of or from Cracow

Cracovian /kɹəˈkəʊvɪən/ n
Cracovien Cracovienne
person from Kraków

Cracow /ˈkɹækaʊ/ /ˈkɹɑkaʊ/ pn
Cracovie
city

Cramer's rule n
règle de Cramer
the explicit formula

Crampagna pn
Crampagna
a village in Ariège, France

Crater pn
Coupe
a constellation

Creator pn
Créateur
God

Crecy pn
Crécy

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

Creek pn
creek
language

Cremona pn
Cremona
village in Alberta, Canada
Crémone
city
province

Creole /ˈkɹeɪəʊl/ /ˈkɹeɪˌoʊl/ /ˈkɹiˌoʊl/ /ˈkɹiːəʊl/ n
Créole
descendant of settlers born in a colonial country

Cretaceous /kɹəˈteɪ.ʃəs/ pn
Crétacé crétacé
geologic period within the Mesozoic

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtən/ adj
crétois
relating to Crete

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtən/ n
Crétois Crétoise
inhabitant

Crete /ˈkɹiːt/ pn
Crète
island

Cretzschmar's bunting n
bruant cendrillard
Emberiza caesia

Creuse pn
Creuse
department

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

Crimea /kɹaɪˈmiːə/ /kɹaɪˈmɪə/ pn
Crimée
peninsula

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

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

Crimean Mountains pn
monts de Crimée
mountains

Crimean Tatar n
tatar de Crimée tatar criméen
Crimean Tatar (a Turkic language)
Tatar de Crimée Tatare de Crimée
Crimean Tatar (a member of a Turkic ethnic group)

Crimean War pn
guerre de Crimée
war

Crimean peninsula pn
péninsule de Crimée
peninsula

Crispin /ˈkɹɪspɪn/ pn
Crépin
male given name
Christian saint

Crius pn
Crios
a Greek titan

Cro-Magnon n
Cro-Magnon homme de Cro-Magnon
earliest known form of modern human, in Europe

Croatia /-ʃi.ə/ /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ pn
Croatie
country in Europe

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

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

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

Croatian Sheepdog n
berger croate
Croatian Sheepdog

Croesus /ˈkɹiːsəs/ pn
Crésus
king of Lydia

Crohn's disease n
maladie de Crohn
chronic inflammatory disease

Croix-des-Bouquets /k(ɹ)wɑː deɪ buːˈkeɪ/ pn
Croix-des-Bouquets
city in Ouest, Haiti

Cronus pn
Cronos
youngest of the twelve Titans

Croteau pn
Croteau
Surname

Crotone pn
Crotone

Crown pn
Couronne

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

Crusade n
croisade
campaigns by Christian forces to the Holy Land

Crux /kɹʌks/ pn
Croix du Sud
constellation

Cryogenian pn
Cryogénien
Cryogenian period

Créteil pn
Créteil
city in Île-de-France

Ctesiphon /ˈstɛsɪfɒn/ /ˈtɛsɪfɒn/ pn
Ctésiphon
ancient ruined city

Cthulhu /kəˈtuːluː/ /kəˈθuːluː/ pn
Cthulhu
a huge fictional humanoid alien god

Cub Scout n
louveteau
junior Boy Scout

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

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

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

Cuban red macaw n
ara tricolore
a small parrot

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

Cumbric /ˈkʌm.bɹɪk/ n
cambrien
language

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

Cup n
Coupe coupe
championship win

Cup pn
Coupe
trophy

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

Cupid's bow n
arc de Cupidon
curve of the upper lip

Curaçao /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ /ˌkuːɹəˈsaʊ/ pn
Curaçao
Island

Curaçaoan n
Curacien Curacienne curacien curacienne
Someone from Curaçao

Curetonian adj
curetonien
related to William Cureton

Curitiba pn
Curitiba
State capital of Paraná

Cuthbert /ˈkʌθ.bɜɹt/ pn
Cuthbert
male given name

Cybele /ˈsɪbɪliː/ pn
Cybèle
Greek goddess

Cyber Monday pn
cyberlundi
the Monday after Thanksgiving, regarded as a day when many people shop online

Cyclades /saɪkleɪdz/ /ˈsɪklədiːz/ pn
Cyclades
island chain

Cygnus pn
Cygne
constellation

Cynic n
cynique
member

Cynthia /ˈsɪnθiə/ pn
Cynthia Cynthie
female given name

Cynthian /ˈsɪnθiən/ adj
cynthien
of or relating to Cynthus

Cynthus pn
Cynthe Kynthos
mountain of Delos

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

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

Cyprus /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ pn
Chypre
island or country

Cyrenaica /saɪɹəˈneɪ.ɪkə/ pn
Cyrénaïque
province on the North African coast

Cyrene /saɪˈɹiːni/ pn
Cyrène
an Ancient Greek colony in North Africa

Cyril /ˈsaɪɹəl/ /ˈsɪɹəl/ pn
Cyril Cyrille
male given name

Cyrillic /sɪˈɹɪl.ɪk/ adj
cyrillique
of or pertaining to Cyrillic

Cyrillic /sɪˈɹɪl.ɪk/ pn
cyrillique
a script or alphabet

Cyrillization /ˌsɪrɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
cyrillisation
putting text into the Cyrillic alphabet

Cyrillize /ˈsɪɹəɫ.aɪz/ v
cyrilliser
to transliterate to Cyrillic script

Cyrus /ˈsaɪɹəs/ pn
Cyrus
ancient king of Persia

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

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ n
Tchèque tchèque
person

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ pn
tchèque
language

Czech Republic /ˈtʃɛk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
République tchèque Tchéquie
country in Central Europe

Czech hedgehog n
hérisson tchèque
antitank obstacle

Czechia /ˈt͡ʃɛkiə/ pn
Tchéquie
country in Europe

Czecho-Slovakia pn
Tchéco-Slovaquie
dated form of Czechoslovakia

Czechophone adj
tchécophone
Czech-speaking

Czechophone n
tchécophone
speaker of Czech

Czechoslovak adj
tchécoslovaque
pertaining to

Czechoslovak n
Tchécoslovaque
inhabitant

Czechoslovakia /ˌtʃɛk.əʊ.sləʊ.ˈvæk.ɪ.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.oʊ.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvæk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sləˈvæk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sləˈvɑ.ki.ə/ pn
Tchécoslovaquie
former country in Central Europe

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

Córdoba /ˈkɔːdəbə/ /ˈkɔːɹdəbə/ pn
Cordoue
city in Spain

Côte d'Ivoire /ˌkoʊt diˈvwɑɹ/ /ˌkəʊt diːˈvwɑː/ pn
Côte d'Ivoire
the Ivory Coast

Côte-d'Or pn
Côte-d'Or
département

Côtes-d'Armor pn
Côtes-d'Armor
French department in Brittany

Côtes-du-Nord pn
Côtes-du-Nord
former name of Côtes-d'Armor

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

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

D-Day n
Jour J
date of any major event planned for the future

D-Day pn
Jour J
6 June 1944

DBMS n
SGBD
database management system

DCT n
TCD
discrete cosine transform

DDO pn
DDO
Dollard-des-Ormeaux

DEA n
DEA
diethanolamine
DEA stups
Drug Enforcement Administration

DELF n
DELF
DELF

DFLP pn
FDLP
Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine

DILF /dɪlf/ n
DILF
man

DIY /ˌdi.aɪˈwaɪ/ n
bricolage

DIY /ˌdi.aɪˈwaɪ/ v
bricoler

DMZ host n
hôte de zone démilitarisée
single node in a DMZ

DNA /ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/ /ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ/ n
ADN
initialism of deoxyribonucleic acid (for full forms, see deoxyribonucleic acid)

DP n
SD
determiner phrase

DPR pn
RPD
Donetsk People's Republic

DPRK pn
RPDC
Democratic People's Republic of Korea

DUI /ˈdiː.juː.(ʔ)aɪ/ n
CEI CFA conduite avec facultés affaiblies conduite en état d'ivresse

DVD /ˌdi vi ˈdi/ /ˌdiː viː ˈdiː/ n
DVD
digital video disc

DVD player n
lecteur DVD
DVD player

Da Nang pn
Da Nang Tourane

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

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

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

Daedalus /ˈdeɪdələs/ /ˈdiːdələs/ /ˈdɛdələs/ pn
Dédale
Greek mythological figure

Daesh /ˈdɑːˌɛʃ/ pn
Daech
translations of the term "Daesh" only

Daffy Duck pn
Daffy Duck
comic duck

Dagestan /ˌdæɡɪˈstæn/ /ˌdæɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Daghestan Daguestan
federal subject of Russia

Dagestani /ˌdæɡɪˈstæni/ /ˌdæɡɪˈstɑːni/ adj
daghestanais
of or pertaining to Dagestan

Dagestani /ˌdæɡɪˈstæni/ /ˌdæɡɪˈstɑːni/ n
Daghestanais Daghestanaise
someone from Dagestan

Dahomey /dəˈhəʊmi/ pn
Dahomey
former country in Africa

Dakar /dæˈkɑː(ɹ)/ /dɑˈkɑɚ/ /ˈdækɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Dakar
the capital city of Senegal

Dakota /dəˈkəʊtə/ n
dakota
a member of the Dakota people

Dakota /dəˈkəʊtə/ pn
Dakotas
Native American people
dakota
Language of the Dakota

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

Dalecarlia pn
Dalécarlie
province of Sweden

Dalecarlian adj
dalécarlien dalécarlienne
pertaining to Dalecarlia or Dalecarlians

Dalecarlian n
Dalécarlien Dalécarlienne
inhabitant of Dalecarlia

Dalecarlian pn
dalécarlien
dialect group spoken in Dalecarlia

Dalian /dɑːliˈæn/ /dɑːliˈɛn/ pn
Dalian
subprovincial city in northeastern China

Daliesque /ˌdɑːliˈɛsk/ adj
dalinien
relating to Salvador Dalí or his style

Dalit n
dalit intouchable paria
person regarded as outcaste

Dall sheep n
mouflon de Dall
species of wild sheep

Dallago pn
Dallago

Dalmatia /dælˈmeɪʃə/ pn
Dalmatie
Roman province
region in Croatia

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

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
Dalmate
person from Dalmatia
dalmatien dalmatienne
breed of dog

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

Daltonism /ˈdɔːltənɪzəm/ n
daltonisme
red-green color blindness

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

Damascene /ˈdæməˌsiːn/ adj
damasquin damascène
of or relating to Damascus

Damascene /ˈdæməˌsiːn/ n
Damascène
native or inhabitant of Damascus

Damascene pn
Damascène
region of Damascus

Damascus /dəˈmæskəs/ /dəˈmɑːskəs/ pn
Damas
the capital city of Syria

Damascus steel n
acier damasquiné
ancient kind of steel used in sword making

Damavand pn
Damavand
mountain in Iran

Damian /ˈdeɪmɪən/ pn
Damien
male given name

Dammam pn
Dammam
city in Saudi Arabia

Danae /ˈdæn.eɪ.i/ pn
Danaé
Asteroid

Danault pn
Danault

Dancer pn
Danseur Danseuse
reindeer of Santa Claus

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

Danelaw /ˈdeɪnˌlɔ/ pn
Danelaw
part of Great Britain

Dangun pn
Tangun
legendary founder of Gojoseon

Danian pn
Danien
a subdivision of the Paleocene epoch

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

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

Danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ adj
danois
of Denmark

Danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ pn
danois
language

Danish pastry n
danoise viennoiserie danoise
yeast roll

Danny /ˈdæni/ pn
Dany
Diminutive of Dan, Daniel

Dano- prefix
dano-
Dano-

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

Dano-Norwegian pn
dano-norvégien
the koiné language

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

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

Danton collar n
col Danton
collar

Dantonist n
dantoniste

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

Danubian adj
danubien danubienne
pertaining to the Danube

Danzig pn
Dantzick Dantzig
the former name of Gdańsk

Daoust pn
Daoust

Daphne /ˈdæfni/ pn
Daphné
mythological dryad
female given name

Dapingian pn
Dapingien

Dardanelles /ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛlz/ /ˌdɑː.dənˈɛlz/ [ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛɫz] [ˌdɑː.dənˈɛɫz] pn
Dardanelles
strait

Darfur /dɑːɹˈfʊəɹ/ pn
Darfour
region in western Sudan where the Fur live

Dari /ˈdɑːɹi/ pn
dari
Eastern Persian
variety of Middle Persian

Darija pn
darija
a Western Arabic dialect continuum

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

Dark Ages pn
siècles obscurs
historic period

Dark Continent pn
continent noir
Africa

Dark Knight pn
Chevalier noir
moniker for Batman

Darko pn
Darko

Darriwilian pn
Darriwilien

Dartford warbler n
fauvette pitchou
Sylvia undata

Darth Vader /ˈdɑː(ɹ)θ ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ pn
Dark Vador
Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker

Darwin's fox n
Renard de Darwin
South American mammal

Darwin's rhea n
nandou de Darwin
Pterocnemia pennata

Darwinian /dɑɹˈwɪ.ni.ən/ /dɑːˈwɪ.ni.ən/ adj
darwinien
of or pertaining to the scientific views advanced by Charles Darwin, especially his theory that living organisms evolve through natural selection

Darwinism /ˈdɑːwɪnɪzəm/ n
darwinisme
principles of natural selection

Dasher pn
Tornade
reindeer of Santa Claus

Dauphin /-ˈfæn/ /doʊˈfɛn/ /ˈdɔ.fɪn/ pn
Dauphin
Dauphin, Canada
Dauphin, France

Dauphinois adj
dauphinois

Dauphinois n
Dauphinois Dauphinoise

Dauphinois pn
dauphinois
a Romance language or dialect

Dauphiné /dəʊfɪˈneɪ/ pn
Dauphiné
former province of France

Daurian jackdaw n
choucas de Daourie
Corvus dauuricus

Davao City pn
Davao
city in the Philippines

Davao Region pn
Région de Davao
region of the Philippines

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

Davidoff pn
Davidoff

Davos /ˈdævɒs/ /ˈdɑːvoʊs/ pn
Davos
mountain resort in Switzerland
forum de Davos
annual meeting hosted by the World Economic Forum

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

Davy lamp n
lampe Davy
a safety lamp used in coal mines

Day of Atonement pn
Grand Pardon
Yom Kippur

De Lesseps pn
de Lesseps
placename
surname

Dead Sea pn
mer Morte
lake in the Middle East

Death pn
Mort camarde
the personification of death

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

Debaltseve pn
Debaltseve Debaltsevo
city

Deborah /ˈdɛb(ə)ɹə/ pn
Débora
biblical character
Déborah
female given name

Debrecen pn
Debrecen
city in Hungary

Dec pn
déc.
abbreviation of December

Decalogue /ˈdɛkəlɒɡ/ n
décalogue
set of rules

Decameron /dɪˈkaməɹən/ /dɪˈkæməɹɑn/ /dɪˈkæməɹən/ pn
Décaméron
collection of 100 short stories by Boccaccio

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

Decembrist n
décabriste
participant in or sympathizer with the Decembrist revolt

Dedekind domain n
anneau de Dedekind
integral domain whose prime ideals factorise uniquely

Deepika pn
Deepika

Deianira /ˌdeɪ.əˈnaɪəɹə/ /ˌdi.əˈnaɪɹə/ /ˌdiːəˈnaɪəɹə/ pn
Déjanire

Deimos /ˈdaɪməs/ pn
Deimos Déimos
the outermost natural satellite of Mars
Déimos
a son of Ares

Delacroixian adj
delacrucien
of, or characteristic of Eugène Delacroix, or his art

Delacrucian adj
delacrucien
of, or characteristic of Eugène Delacroix, or his art

Delete n
touche de suppression
a key that may be pressed to delete something

Deleuzian adj
deleuzien

Deleuzianly adv
deleuzement

Delhi /ˈdɛl.i/ pn
Delhi
city in India

Delilah /dɪˈlaɪlə/ pn
Dalila
biblical mistress of Samson

Delisle pn
Delisle

Delos pn
Délos
island

Delphi /ˈdɛlfi/ [ˈdɛɫfi] pn
Delphes
city of ancient Greece

Delphic /ˈdɛlfɪk/ adj
delphique
of or relating to Delphi

Delphinus pn
Dauphin
constellation

Deluge pn
déluge déluge universel
the Biblical flood

Delyankir pn
Delyankir
village in Sakha Republic

Delémont pn
Delémont
capital of Jura, Switzerland

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

Demetrius /dɪˈmiːtɹɪəs/ pn
Démétrius Démétrios
male given name

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

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

Democrat n
démocrate
supporter of the Democratic Party of the US

Democratic People's Republic of Korea /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk ˈpiːpəlz ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv kəˈɹiːə/ pn
République populaire démocratique de Corée
country in East Asia (official name)

Democratic Republic of the Congo /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ðə ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ pn
République Démocratique du Congo République démocratique du Congo
large central African nation, formerly called Zaire

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka pn
République démocratique socialiste du Sri Lanka
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Democritus /dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs/ pn
Démocrite
Greek philosopher

Demosthenes /dɪˈmɒsθəniːz/ pn
Démosthène
Ancient Greek name

Demotic Greek n
démotique dimotiki grec démotique
Modern Greek vernacular language

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

Deneb /ˈdɛnɛb/ pn
Deneb
blue giant in Cygnus

Denebola pn
Dénébola
a star in Leo

Denise /dəˈniːz/ pn
Denise
female given name

Denmark /ˈdɛn.mɑɹk/ /ˈdɛn.mɑːk/ pn
Danemark
country in Northern Europe

Denmark-Norway pn
Danemark-Norvège
former political entity

Dennis /ˈdɛnɪs/ pn
Denis
male given name

Derbyshire /ˈdɑː(ɹ).bɪ.ʃə(ɹ)/ pn
Derbyshire

Derek /ˈdɛɹɪk/ pn
Thierry
given name

Dervish /ˈdɜː(ɹ)vɪʃ/ n
derviche
a Sufi Muslim ascetic fraternity

Derzhavinian adj
derjavinien
of or relating to Gavrila Derzhavin

Desbiens pn
Desbiens
surname
town

Descemet pn
Descemet

Desdemona /ˌdɛzdəˈmoʊnə/ pn
Desdémone
character
moon of Uranus

Desiderius /ˌdɛzɪˈdɪəɹɪəs/ pn
Didier
given name

Desolation Islands pn
îles de la Désolation
Desolation Islands

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

Deucalion /djuːˈkeɪlɪən/ pn
Deucalion

Deuteronomy /djuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ /dutəˈɹɑnəmi/ /dʒuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ pn
Deutéronome
book of the Bible

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

Deux-Sèvres pn
Deux-Sèvres
department of France

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

Devil's Island pn
Île du Diable
French Guiana

Deville pn
Deville

Devonian adj
dévonien
of period from 415 to 360 million years ago

Dexter /ˈdɛkstɚ/ pn
Dexter
male given name

Dhaka /ˈdækə/ pn
Dhaka Dacca
capital of Bangladesh

Dhivehi n
divehi
an Indo-Aryan language

Diamniadio pn
Diamniadio
a town in Senegal

Diana /daɪˈænə/ pn
Diane
Roman goddess
female given name

Dianetic adj
dianétique
of or pertaining to Dianetics

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

Dickensian /dəˈkɛn.zi.ən/ /dɪˈkɛn.zɪ.ən/ adj
dickensien
of, pertaining to, or created by the English author Charles Dickens
reminiscent of the environments and situations most commonly portrayed in Dickens’ writings, such as poverty, social injustice, and other aspects of Victorian England

Dido /ˈdaɪdəʊ/ pn
Didon
founder of Carthage

Didymoteicho pn
Didymotique
city

Diego /diˈeɪ.ɡoʊ/ pn
Diego
male given name

Diekirch pn
Diekirch
city

Dien Bien pn
Diên Biên
Dien Bien

Dien Bien Phu pn
Diên Biên
Dien Bien
Diên Biên Phu
Dien Bien Phu

Dieppe /diˈɛp/ pn
Dieppe
town in Normandy, France

Differdange pn
Differdange
city

Dijon pn
Dijon
city in Burgundy

Dijon mustard n
moutarde de dijon
kind of mustard

Diocletian /ˌdaɪ.əˈkliːʃən/ pn
Dioclétien
Roman cognomen

Diogenes /daɪˈɒdʒəniːz/ pn
Diogène
Ancient Greek name

Diogenes syndrome n
syndrome de Diogène

Diomedes /daɪəˈmiːdiːz/ pn
Diomède
Greek mythical hero

Dione /daɪˈoʊni/ pn
Dioné
moon of Saturn
mythology

Dionne pn
Dionne
surname

Dionysius /daɪəˈnɪsɪəs/ /daɪəˈnɪzɪəs/ pn
Denis
Ancient Greek male given name

Dionysus /daɪəˈnaɪsəs/ /daɪəˈnaɪsɪs/ pn
Dionysos
Greek god of wine

Diophantine adj
diophantien
pertaining to Diophantus

Diophantine equation n
équation diophantienne
polynomial equation of integer variables

Diophantus /daɪəˈfæntəs/ pn
Diophante
Greek mathematician

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

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

Disneyfy v
disneyifier

Disneyland /ˈdɪzniːˌlænd/ pn
Disneyland
Disneyland, theme park

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

Dixie Alley pn
Dixie Alley

Djerba pn
Djerba

Djibouti /d͡ʒɪˈbuːtiː/ pn
Djibouti
Republic of Djibouti
the capital city of Djibouti

Djiboutian adj
djiboutien djiboutienne
pertaining to Djibouti

Djiboutian n
Djiboutien Djiboutienne
person

Dmitry pn
Dimitri
transliteration of Дмитрий

Dniester /ˈniːstər/ pn
Dniestr
river in Europe

Dnipro /dniːˈprəʊ/ /niˈproʊ/ /nɪˈproʊ/ /ˈdnɪ.prə/ /ˈni.proʊ/ /ˈnɪ.proʊ/ pn
Dniepr
river
Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
city

Dnipropetrovsk pn
Dniepropetrovsk Dnipropetrovsk
former name of Dnipro

Dobermann n
doberman dobermann
large dog originating in Germany

Dobruja pn
Dobroudja Dobrogée
region

Dobsonian telescope n
télescope de Dobson
alt-azimuth mounted telescope

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

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

Dodecanese /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈniːz/ pn
Dodécanèse
an island chain consisting of twelve main islands

Dogrib pn
flanc-de-chien
language

Doha /ˈdoʊ.hɑː/ /ˈdəʊ.hɑː/ pn
Doha
capital of Qatar

Dolomites /ˈdoʊl.əˌmaɪts/ /ˈdɒl.əˌmaɪts/ pn
Dolomites
section of the Alps

Dolores /dəˈlɔɹ.ɪz/ /dəˈlɔː.ɹɪz/ pn
Dolorès
female given name

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

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

Dominic /ˈdɒ.məˌnɪk/ pn
Dominique
male given name

Dominica /də.ˈmɪ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ pn
Dominique
island and country (Commonwealth of Dominica) in the Caribbean

Dominican /də.ˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kən/ adj
dominicain
of or belonging to the religious order
dominicain dominicaine
from the Dominican Republic
dominiquais dominiquaise
from Dominica

Dominican /də.ˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kən/ n
Dominicain Dominicaine
person from Dominican Republic
Dominiquais
person from Dominica
dominicain Dominicain
member of religious order

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

Dominion of Canada pn
Dominion du Canada
former official name of Canada

Domodedovo pn
Domodiedovo
airport in Russia

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

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

Don Quixotesque adj
don-quichottesque
Resembling or characteristic of the fictional character Don Quixote.

Donald /ˈdɑn.əld/ /ˈdɒn.əld/ pn
Donald
male given name

Donald Duck pn
Donald Duck Donald
Disney character

Donatello pn
Donatello
Italian artist

Donatism n
donatisme
Christian belief

Donbas /-bæs/ /-ˈbɑːs/ /dɒnˈbɑːs/ /dʌnˈbæs/ /ˈdɑːnbɑːs/ /ˈdɒnbæs/ /ˈdɒnbɑːs/ pn
Donbass
an industrial region in eastern Ukraine.

Donets pn
Donetz
one of several rivers

Donets Basin pn
bassin du Donetz

Donetsk /dəˈnɛtsk/ pn
Donetsk
city

Donetsk People's Republic pn
République populaire de Donetsk
secessionist state in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine

Donner pn
Tonnerre
reindeer of Santa Claus

Doppler effect n
effet Doppler
change in frequency or wavelength

Dorado pn
Dorade
a particular constellation

Dordogne pn
Dordogne
department
river

Dorian /ˈdɔːɹiən/ n
Dorien
a member of the Dorians

Doric pn
dorique
Greek dialect

Dorothy /ˈdɑɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɒɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɔɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɔɹ.θi/ pn
Dorothée
female given name

Dorset /ˈdɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ pn
Dorset
county of England

Dortmund pn
Dortmund
a city in western Germany

Dorval Island pn
L'Île-Dorval
city of Dorval Island
Île Dorval
island of Dorval Island

Dorylaeum pn
Dorylée
ancient city in Anatolia

Dostoyevskian adj
dostoïevskien
of or relating to Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Dothraki pn
dothraki

Doubs /duː/ pn
Doubs
department of France
river

Douglas /ˈdʌɡləs/ pn
Douglas
capital of the Isle of Man

Douglas fir n
pin de l'Oregon
tree of genus Pseudotsuga

Doumbouya pn
Doumbouya

Douro pn
Douro Duero
river in northern Spain and Portugal

Dover /ˈdoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈdəʊ.və/ pn
Douvres
port in Kent, England

Dover sole n
sole franche
Solea solea

Down syndrome /-dɹəm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
syndrome de Down trisomie 21
genetic disorder caused by a chromosomal excess

Dr n
Dr.
Doctor

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

Dracula /ˈdɹækjələ/ /ˈdɹækjʊlə/ pn
Dracula
fictional vampire

Drake equation pn
équation de Drake
formula

Drava /ˈdɹɑːvə/ pn
Drave
river

Dravidian /dɹəˈvɪdɪən/ pn
dravidien
family of languages

Dreamtime /ˈdɹiːmtaɪm/ pn
Espaces de rêves
time of creation of the world in Australian mythology

Drenthe /ˈdɹɛntə/ pn
Drenthe
province of the Netherlands

Dresden /ˈdɹɛzdən/ pn
Dresde
capital city of the German Federal State of Saxony
dresdois
attributive form - relating to Dresden

Drinkwater pn
Boileau
equivalent surnames in other languages

Druidry n
druidisme

Drumian pn
Drumien

Drunken Fist pn
poing ivre
style of martial arts

Druze /ˈdruːz/ n
Druze
individual Druze
Druzes
collective Druze

Drôme pn
Drôme
département

Dubai /duːˈbaɪ/ /dʊˈbaɪ/ pn
Dubaï
city
emirate

Dubaian n
Doubaïote

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

Dubliner n
Dublinois Dublinoise
Someone from Dublin

Dubois /duːˈbwɑ/ /duːˈbɔɪz/ pn
Dubois
surname

Dubreuil pn
Dubreuil

Dubrovnik pn
Dubrovnik
Croatian port-city

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

Dudelange pn
Dudelange
city

Dudinka /duːˈdɪnkə/ pn
Doudinka
Russian city

Dufour pn
Dufour

Duisburg /ˈd(j)uːsbɝɡ/ /ˈd(j)uːzbɝɡ/ /ˈdjuːsbɜːɡ/ pn
Duisbourg
a city in Germany

Dukasian adj
dukasien
of or pertaining to Paul Dukas

Dumais pn
Dumais

Dumas pn
Dumas
surname

Dumasian adj
dumasien
of or relating to the French writer Alexandre Dumas

Dumbarton /dʌmˈbɑɹ.tən/ /dʌmˈbɑː.tən/ pn
Dumbarton
town in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland

Dungan /ˈdʊŋɡɑːn/ pn
doungane
language

Dungeons & Dragons pn
Donjons et Dragons
fantasy role-playing game

Dunhuang /dʊnˈhwæŋ/ /dʊnˈhwɑŋ/ pn
Dunhuang Touen-houang
county-level city in western China

Dunkirk /ˈdʌŋkɜː(ɹ)k/ pn
Dunkerque
town in France

Dupuytren's contracture n
contracture de Dupuytren maladie de Dupuytren
Dupuytren's contracture

Dupuytren's disease n
maladie de Dupuytren
Dupuytren's contracture

Durban /ˈdøːbən/ /ˈdɜː.bən/ /ˈdɝ.bən/ pn
Durban
city in South Africa

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

Dushanbe pn
Douchanbé
capital of Tajikistan

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

Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ n
Hollandais Néerlandais néerlandais
people from the Netherlands

Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ pn
néerlandais hollandais
the Dutch language

Dutch Guiana pn
Guyane hollandaise Guyane néerlandaise
colonial name of Suriname

Dutch Limburg pn
Limbourg Hollandais

Dutch Shepherd n
berger hollandais
breed of dog

Dutch auction /ˌdʌtʃ ˈɔːk.ʃən/ n
adjudication à la hollandaise enchère descendante enchère hollandaise enchère inversée
reverse auction

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

Dutch oven n
cocotte
cooking pot

Dutch reach n
poignée hollandaise
technique for opening a motor vehicle door

Dutchman /ˈdʌt͡ʃmən/ n
Néerlandais Hollandais
a Dutch man

Dutchman's breeches n
dicentre à capuchon
Dicentra cucullaria

Dutchwoman /dʌt͡ʃˌwʊmən/ n
Néerlandaise Hollandaise
a Dutch woman

Dyle pn
Dyle
river

Dyophysite /dʌɪˈɒfəzʌɪt/ n
dyophysite
someone who believes in the doctrine that there are ‘two natures’, human and divine, in Christ

Dzongkha /ˈdzɒŋkə/ /ˈzɒŋkə/ pn
dzongkha
national language of Bhutan

Dönmeh n
Dönme
Sabbatean crypto-Jews

E /iː/ /ɛ/ n
E
slang: estrogen/estradiol
Hebrew
slang: ecstasy

E major n
mi majeur
the major chord with a root of E
the major key with E as its tonic

E minor n
mi mineur
the minor key with E as its tonic
the minor chord with a root of E

E-flat n
mi bémol
E-flat major
mechanism for producing an E-flat
tone between D and E

E-flat major n
mi bémol majeur
major chord of E-flat
major scale of E-flat

EBU pn
UER
European Broadcasting Union

ECB pn
BCE
European Central Bank

ECHR pn
CEDH
European Court of Human Rights

ECSC pn
CECA
European Coal and Steel Community

EEA pn
EEE
European Economic Area

EFTA /ɛf.tɑː/ pn
AELE
European Free Trade Association

ELCIC /ˌiːˌɛlˌsiːˌaɪˈsiː/ pn
Église évangélique luthérienne au Canada
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

EMU n
UEM
economic and monetary union

ENT n
ORL
ear, nose and throat

EO n
EO
ethylene oxide

EPP pn
PPE
European People's Party

EPPO pn
BPGE
Euro-Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization
OEPP
European Public Prosecutors Office

ERM pn
MCE
European Exchange Rate Mechanism

ESA pn
ASE
European Space Agency

ESP n
PES
abbreviation of extrasensory perception

EST n
STA
English subtitles

EST pn
HNE
Eastern Standard Time

ET n
HE
Eastern Time

ETA n
heure d'arrivée estimée
estimated time of arrival

EU /ˌiː ˈjuː/ pn
UE
European Union

EUSSR pn
UERSS
European Union

Early Middle Ages pn
Haut Moyen Âge
Translations

Early Modern English pn
anglais moderne naissant
Early Modern English

Earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ pn
Terre terre
third planet of the Solar System

Earth Day pn
Jour de la Terre
global day of observance of the need to protect the earth

Earth mass n
masse terrestre
Unit of mass

Earthling /ˈɜːθlɪŋ/ /ˈɝθlɪŋ/ n
terrien terrienne
inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of another planet

East /iːst/ pn
les états de l'est des [[États-Unis]]
Eastern states of the US
levant orient
Eastern world

East Africa pn
Afrique Orientale
eastern part of the continent of Africa

East Anglia pn
Est-Anglie
area of eastern England

East Asia pn
Asie de l'Est
eastern subregion of Asia

East Asian adj
est-asiatique
of, from, or pertaining to East Asia

East Asian n
Est-Asiatique
a person from East Asia

East Berlin pn
Berlin-Est
the Soviet sector of Berlin between 1949 and 1990

East China Sea pn
mer de Chine orientale
a sea

East Coast pn
Côte Est
the eastern seaboard of the United States

East Flanders pn
Flandre-Orientale
East Flanders

East Flemish pn
flamand oriental
group of Flemish dialects

East Francia pn
Francie orientale

East Frisian pn
frison oriental
Frisian language

East Germany pn
Allemagne de l'Est
former European country

East Indies pn
Indes orientales
Southeast Asia

East Jerusalem pn
Jérusalem-Est
eastern sector of Jerusalem

East Malaysia pn
Malaisie orientale
eastern half of Malaysia

East Midlands pn
Midlands de l'Est
Region

East Prussia pn
Prusse-Orientale
historical province of Germany

East Siberian Sea pn
mer de Sibérie orientale
part of the Arctic Ocean

East Slavic adj
slave oriental
of or relating to the East Slavs

East Timor pn
Timor Oriental Timor oriental
Country in Southeast Asia

East Turkestan /isːt ˈtɜɹkɪˌstæn/ /isːt ˌtɜɹkɪˈstæn/ /isːt ˌtɜː(ɹ)kɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Turkestan oriental
a historical region in Asia

Easter /ˈistɚ/ /ˈiːstə/ n
Pâques
Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Easter Bunny /ˈiːs.tə ˈbʌ.ni/ /ˈiːs.tɚ ˈbʌ.ni/ pn
lapin de Pâques
Symbolic rabbit sometimes depicted delivering Easter eggs to children

Easter Island pn
île de Pâques
Island in the Pacific

Easter Monday pn
Lundi de Pâques lundi de Pâques
Monday after Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday pn
dimanche de Pâques
Easter Sunday

Easter egg /ˈiː.stəɹ ˌɛɡ/ n
œuf de Pâques
a dyed or decorated egg
a chocolate confection in the shape of an egg
an undocumented function hidden in a program

Easter egg hunt n
chasse aux œufs
activity held at Easter where hidden Easter eggs have to be found

Eastern Bloc pn
pays de l'Est
the largely Communist countries of the eastern world

Eastern Bonelli's warbler n
pouillot oriental
Phylloscopus orientalis

Eastern Europe pn
Europe de l'Est Europe orientale
Eastern Europe

Eastern Hemisphere pn
hémisphère est
hemisphere of the Earth

Eastern Orthodox Church pn
Communion des Églises orthodoxes Église orthodoxe
division of Christianity

Eastern Roman Empire /ˈistɚn ˈɹoʊmən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ /ˈiːstən ˈɹəʊmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Empire romain d'Orient

Eastern Standard Time pn
heure normale de l'est
timezone

Eastern Time pn
heure de l'Est
timezone

Eastwoodian adj
eastwoodien
relating to, or characteristic of Clint Eastwood

Ebisu n
Ebisu
god

Ebola /iˈboʊlə/ /ɪˈboʊlə/ /ɪˈbəʊlə/ n
Ebola
shortening for Ebola virus and Ebola fever

Ebola fever n
fièvre Ebola
illness caused by the Ebola virus

Ebola virus n
virus Ebola
virus

Ebro /ˈeɪbɹəʊ/ /ˈɛbɹəʊ/ pn
Èbre
Spanish river

Ecclesiastes pn
Ecclésiaste Qohéleth
book of the Bible

Ecclesiastical Latin pn
latin ecclésiastique
Latin language

Echidna /əˈkɪd.nə/ /ɪˈkɪd.nə/ pn
Échidna
mythology

Echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ pn
Écho
mythology

Echternach pn
Echternach
city

Eclectic Wicca pn
wicca éclectique
branch of Wicca

Ecuador /ˈɛk.wə.dɔɹ/ /ˈɛk.wə.dɔː/ pn
Équateur
country in South America

Ecuadorian adj
équatorien
pertaining to Ecuador

Ecuadorian n
Équatorien Équatorienne
person from Ecuador

Ecurie pn
Écurie

Edam cheese n
édam
type of cheese

Edda pn
Edda

Eden /ˈiːdən/ pn
Éden
biblical garden

Edenic /iːˈdɛnɪk/ /ɪˈdɛnɪk/ n
édénique paradisiaque
of or suggesting Eden

Edgar /ˈɛdɡɚ/ pn
Edgar
male given name

Edinburg pn
Édimbourg
Transliterations

Edinburger n
Édimbourgeois Édimbourgeoise
person from or inhabitant of Edinburgh

Edinburgh /ˈɛd.ən.bʌɹ.ə/ /ˈɛd.ənˌbɝ.ə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bə.ɹə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bɹə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bʌɹ.ə/ [ˈɛd.n̩.bə.ɹə] pn
Édimbourg
capital of Scotland

Edith /ˈidɪθ/ pn
Édith
female given name

Edmonton /ˈɛdməntən/ pn
Edmonton
city in Alberta, Canada

Edmontonian adj
edmontonien
of, from or pertaining to Edmonton, Alberta

Edmontonian n
Edmontonien
native or inhabitant of Edmonton

Edmund /ˈɛdmənd/ pn
Edmond
male given name

Edo /ˈɛdoʊ/ /ˈɛdəʊ/ pn
Edo Yédo
former name of Tokyo

Edom /ˈi.dəm/ pn
Idumée
region whose inhabitants traditionally traced their ancestry to Esau
Édom
name given to Esau in the Hebrew Bible

Edward /ˈɛdwəd/ /ˈɛdwɚd/ pn
Édouard
male given name

Edwardian adj
édouardien
relating to the reign of Edward VII

Egypt /ˈiː.d͡ʒɪpt/ pn
Égypte
country in North Africa

Egyptiac adj
Egyptiaque
of or relating to Ancient Egypt

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ adj
égyptien égyptienne
of, from, or pertaining to Egypt
of, from, or pertaining to Egyptians

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ n
Égyptien Égyptienne Egyptien Egyptienne
person from Egypt

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ pn
égyptien
language

Egyptian Arabic pn
arabe égyptien
Egyptian Arabic

Egyptian cobra n
cobra égyptien
Naja haje

Egyptian goose n
ouette d'Égypte ouette d’Égypte
Alopochen aegyptiacus

Egyptian plover n
pluvian du Nil pluvian fluviatile pluvian d'Égypte
Pluvianus aegyptius

Egyptian vulture n
percnoptère d’Égypte
Neophron percnopterus

Egyptocentric adj
égyptocentriste
focused on Egypt

Egyptological adj
égyptologique

Egyptologist /ˌid͡ʒɪpˈtɑləd͡ʒɪst/ n
égyptologue
A person; one who is skilled professes or practices Egyptology

Egyptology /ˌid͡ʒɪpˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌiːd͡ʒɪpˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
égyptologie
the study of ancient Egypt

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome n
Syndrome d'Ehlers-Danlos
inherited disorder caused by a defect in the synthesis of collagen

Eid /iːd/ pn
Aïd
Muslim religious festival

Eid al-Adha pn
Aïd el-Kebir Aīd al-Kabīr
Islamic festival

Eid al-Fitr /ˌiːd æl ˈfiːtəɹ/ pn
Aïd el-Fitr
religious celebration

Eifelian pn
Eifelien

Eiffel /ˈaɪf(ə)l/ /ˈaɪfl̩/ pn
Eiffel
surname

Eiffel Tower pn
tour Eiffel Tour
tower in Paris

Eileithyia pn
Ilithyie
goddess of childbirth

Einstein /ˈaɪnstaɪn/ /ˈaɪnʃtaɪn/ pn
Einstein
Albert Einstein

Einstein field equation n
Équation de champ d'Einstein
tensor equation in general relativity that describes gravitational force as curvature

Einstein ring n
anneau d'Einstein
image distorted into a ring by a gravitational lens

Einstein's constant pn
constante d'Einstein
constant

Einsteinian /aɪnˈstaɪ.nɪ.ən/ adj
einsteinien
of or relating to Albert Einstein

Ekavian pn
ékavien
Dialect or a group of dialects

El Aaiún pn
Laâyoune
El Aaiún, Western Sahara

El Dorado pn
Eldorado
a legendary lost city of gold
any place of fabulous wealth

El Niño /ɛl ˈniːn.joʊ/ pn
El Niño
a global coupled ocean-atmosphere phenomenon

El Salvador /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔɹ/ /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔː/ pn
Salvador El Salvador
country in Central America

Elagabalus /ˌɛləˈɡæbələs/ pn
Elagabal Héliogabale
a Roman emperor

Elaine /iːˈleɪn/ /ɪˈleɪn/ pn
Élaine
female given name

Elam /ɛˈlɑːm/ /ˈiːləm/ pn
Élam
ancient civilization

Elamite n
Élamite
an inhabitant of ancient Elam

Elba pn
Elbe
Italian island

Elbe /ɛlb/ /ˈɛlbə/ pn
Elbe
European river

Elbrus pn
Elbrouz
mountain

Eleanor /ˈɛlənɚ/ pn
Éléonore Aliénor
female given name

Elector n
prince-électeur princesse-électrice
German prince entitled to elect the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire

Electoral College pn
collège électoral
body chosen to elect the president and vice president of the US

Electra complex n
complexe d'Électre
Psychoanalytical theory

Eleonora's falcon n
faucon d'Éléonore
Falco eleonorae

Elfdalian pn
elfdalien
Elfdalian

Elginism /ˈɛlɡɪnɪzəm̩/ n
elginisme
cultural vandalism

Eli /ˈilaɪ/ pn
Éli
male given name

Eliezer /ˌɛliˈiːzə(ɹ)/ /ˌɛliˈɛzə(ɹ)/ pn
Éliézer
biblical character

Elijah /ɪˈlaɪd͡ʒə/ /ɪˈlaɪʒə/ pn
Élie
male given name
biblical prophet

Elisabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
Élisabeth
mother of John the Baptist

Elisha /ɪˈlaɪʃə/ pn
Élisée
biblical prophet

Elisheba pn
Elichéba
biblical wife of Aaron

Elizabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
Élisabeth
female given name

Elizabethan /əˌlɪzəˈbiθ(ə)n/ /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθ(ə)n/ adj
élisabéthain
pertaining to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, monarch of England and Ireland; or to the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, monarch of the United Kingdom

Elizabethan collar n
collerette vétérinaire
protective medical device

Elliott wave n
vague d'Elliott
wave pattern

Elohim /ɛˈloʊˌhim/ /ɛˈloʊˌhɪm/ /ˌɛ.loʊˈhim/ /ˌɛ.loʊˈhɪm/ pn
Elohim Élohim
name for God

Eloi /iːlɔɪ/ pn
Éloi

Elsinore /ˈɛlsəˌnɔɹ/ /ˈɛlsɪnɔː/ /ˌɛlsɪˈnɔː/ pn
Elseneur
Danish city

Elvira pn
Elvire
female given name

Elvish /ˈɛlvɪʃ/ pn
elfique
language spoken by elves

Elysian /ɪˈliː.ʒən/ /ɪˈlɪz.i.ən/ adj
élyséen
of or pertaining to Elysium

Elysian Fields pn
Champs-Élysées
Elysian Fields

Elysium /ɪˈli.zi.əm/ /ɪˈli.ʒi.əm/ pn
Élysée
In mythology: paradise

Emajõgi pn
Emajõgi
river in Estonia

Ember day /ˈɛmbə ˌdeɪ/ /ˈɛmbɚ ˌdeɪ/ n
Quatre-Temps
any of the three days within the same week, four separate sets of which occur roughly equidistant in the circuit of the year, set aside for fasting and prayer

Emery pn
Émeric Aymeric
male given name

Emesa /ˈɛməsə/ /ˈɛmɛsə/ pn
Émèse
the ancient city of Homs

Emesene /ˈɛməˌsiːn/ /ˌɛməˈsiːn/ adj
émésien émésène émésénien
of or pertaining to Emesa or its region

Emesene /ˈɛməˌsiːn/ /ˌɛməˈsiːn/ n
Émésien Émésienne Émésène Émésénien Émésénienne
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Emesa or its region

Emesene pn
Émésène
region in Syria

Emil pn
Émile
male given name

Emilia pn
Émilie
historical region of Italy

Emilia-Romagna /ɪˈmiːljə ɹəʊˈmɑːnjə/ pn
Émilie-Romagne
region of Italy

Emilian pn
émilien
a language spoken in the historical region of Emilia, closely related to Romagnol

Emily pn
Émilie
given name

Emirate of Sicily pn
émirat de Sicile
historical emirate which ruled Sicily

Emirati adj
émirati émirien
of, from, or pertaining to United Arab Emirates

Emirati n
Émirati Émirien
a person from the United Arab Emirates

Emma /ˈɛmə/ pn
Emma
female given name

Emmanuel /ɪˈmænjuəl/ /ɪˈmænjəl/ /ɪˈmænwəl/ pn
Emmanuel
male given name

Emmeline pn
Émeline
female given name

Empedocles /ɛmˈpɛdəkliːz/ pn
Empédocle
philosopher

Empire of Japan pn
Empire du Japon
nation-state

Emsian pn
Emsien

Emsland pn
Pays de l'Ems
district

Enceladus /ɛnˈsɛlədəs/ pn
Encelade
moon of Saturn
mythology

Enerhodar pn
Enerhodar
city

Engadin pn
Engadine
long valley in the Swiss Alps

England /ˈɪŋlənd/ /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ /ˈɪŋɡələnd/ pn
Angleterre
Kingdom in southeastern Britain, now part of the UK

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ adj
anglais
of or pertaining to the English language
of or pertaining to the avoirdupois system
anglais anglaise
of or pertaining to England

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ n
anglais
one's ability to employ the English language
people from England
specific language or wording
gros-texte
14-point type

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ pn
anglais
the English language

English Canada pn
Canada anglais Canada anglophone
English-speaking Canada
Canadiens anglais
English Canadians

English Carrier n
Messager Messager anglais Pigeon Messager anglais carrier messager messager anglais
English Carrier

English Channel pn
Manche
The part of the Atlantic Ocean between Great Britain and France

English Opening n
partie anglaise
chess opening

English bond n
appareil flamand appareil français appareil picard appareil à la française
in bricklaying, an arrangement of bricks

English studies n
anglistique
academic discipline

English vice pn
vice anglais

English-Canadian adj
anglo-canadien anglo-canadienne canadien-anglais canadienne-anglaise
English-Canadian
canadien anglophone canadienne anglophone
anglophone Canadian, English-speaking Canadian, English-language Canadian

Englishman /ˈɪŋ.lɪʃ.mən/ /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ.mən/ n
Anglais
(male) native or inhabitant of England

Englishness /ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃnəs/ n
anglicité
being English

Englishwoman n
Anglaise
a female native or inhabitant of England

Enkidu pn
Enkidu
companion of Gilgamesh

Enlightenment pn
lumière
17th- and 18th-century philosophical movement

Enna pn
Enna
province of Sicily, Italy
town and capital of Enna

Enoch /ˈiːnɒk/ /ˈiːnək/ pn
Hénoch
biblical character

Entente Cordiale /ɒnˈtɒnt ˌkɔː(ɹ)diˈɑːl/ pn
Entente cordiale
landmark historical agreements

Entlebucher n
bouvier de l'Entlebuch
dog breed

Enyo /ɪˈnaɪoʊ/ pn
Ényo
goddess of war

Enza pn
Enza
river

Eocene /ˈiːəsiːn/ adj
éocène
of the Eocene epoch

Eogene /ˈiəˌd͡ʒin/ adj
éogène
former name of Paleogene

Eogene /ˈiəˌd͡ʒin/ pn
Éogène
former name of the Paleogene

Eonavian pn
éonavien

Eos /ˈiɑs/ /ˈiːɒs/ pn
Éos
Greek goddess of the dawn

Ephesians pn
Éphésiens
book of the Bible

Ephesus /ˈɛfɪsəs/ pn
Éphèse
ancient city

Ephialtes pn
Éphialte Éphialtès
either the ancient Greek statesman or a mythological Giant

Ephraim /ˈifɹi.əm/ /ˈifɹəm/ /ˈɛf.ɹəm/ pn
Éphraïm
given name
the younger son of Joseph

Epictetus /ˌɛ.pɪk.ˈtaɪ.təs/ /ˌɛ.pɪk.ˈtiː.təs/ pn
Épictète

Epicureanism n
épicurisme
system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus

Epicurus /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊəɹəs/ /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊɹəs/ pn
Épicure
ancient Greek philosopher

Epimetheus pn
Épiméthée
son of Iapetus and Clymene

Epiphanes /ɛˈpɪfəniːz/ pn
Épiphane
epithet

Epiphania pn
Épiphanie
the ancient city of Hama

Epiphany /ɛˈpɪfəni/ /ɪˈpɪfni/ /ɪˈpɪfəni/ pn
Épiphanie fête des Rois
annual Christian feast celebrating this event

Epirote n
Épirote
an inhabitant of Epirus

Epirotic adj
épirote
Of or pertaining to Epirus

Epirus /ɪˈpaɪəɹəs/ pn
Épire
one of the 13 peripheries
region; historical kingdom

Equality State pn
État de l'égalité
Wyoming

Equatorial Guinea /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl ˈɡɪni/ pn
Guinée équatoriale
country in Western Africa

Equuleus pn
Petit Cheval
second smallest constellation of the northern sky

Erasmus /ɪˈɹæzməs/ pn
Érasme
male given name
Érasme Érasme de Rotterdam
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, known as Erasmus or Erasmus of Rotterdam

Erato /ˈɛɹətoʊ/ pn
Érato
Asteroid
Muse of lyric poetry

Erebus /ˈɛɹəbəs/ pn
Érèbe
mythology

Eric /ˈɛɹɪk/ pn
Éric
male given name

Erica pn
Erica Erika Érica Érika
female given name

Eridanus pn
Éridan
constellation

Erie /ˈɪəɹi/ /ˈɪɹi/ pn
Érié
one of Great Lakes

Erinyes /ɪˈɹɪniˌiːz/ pn
Érinyes
Greek goddesses of vengeance

Eris /ˈɛɹɪs/ /ˈɪəɹɪs/ pn
Éris
dwarf planet
Greek goddess of discord

Eritrea /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹeɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹi.ə/ /ˌɪɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɪɹɪˈtɹeɪə/ pn
Érythrée
country in Eastern Africa

Eritrean adj
érythréen érythréenne
Of, from, or pertaining to Eritrea, the Eritrean people or the Eritrean culture

Eritrean n
Érythréen Érythréenne
A person from Eritrea or of Eritrean descent

Erlenmeyer pn
Erlenmeyer

Erlenmeyer flask n
erlenmeyer
conical laboratory flask

Ermengarde pn
Ermengarde
female given name

Ernest /ˈɜː(ɹ)nɪst/ pn
Ernest
given name

Ernestine adj
ernestin

Ernestine pn
Ernestine
female given name

Eros /ˈɛɹɒs/ pn
Éros
God of love
433 Eros (asteroid)

Erymanthian Boar pn
sanglier d'Érymanthe
boar

Erymanthos pn
Érymanthe
mountain

Erythraean /ˌɛɹɪˈθɹi.ən/ pn
Érythrée

Erythraean Sea /ˌɛɹɪˈθɹi.ən siː/ pn
mer Érythrée

Esau /ˈisɑ/ /ˈiːsɔː/ pn
Ésaü
son of Isaac and Rebekah

Esch-sur-Alzette pn
Esch-sur-Alzette
city

Esdras pn
Esdras
any of four books

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ /ˈɛs.kɪ.məʊ/ adj
eskimo esquimau
of, or relating to an Eskimo, Eskimos or their language, languages

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ /ˈɛs.kɪ.məʊ/ n
Esquimau Eskimo
member of the Eskimo people(s)

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ /ˈɛs.kɪ.məʊ/ pn
Eskimo Esquimaux
group of native peoples
eskimo esquimau
language

Eskimo kiss n
bisou esquimau
rubbing of one's nose against another's

Esmeralda /ɛzməˈɹɑːldə/ /ɛzməˈɹɛldə/ pn
Esméralda
Female given name

Espelette pn
Espelette
village in France

Espelette pepper n
piment d'Espelette

Esperantist n
espérantiste espérantophone
specialist or speaker of Esperanto

Esperantize v
espérantiser
to turn into Esperanto

Esperanto /ˌɛspəˈɹæntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹæntəʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹɑntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹɑːntəʊ/ pn
espéranto
auxiliary language

Esperantologist n
espérantologue
academic of Esperanto

Esperantology n
espérantologie
study of Esperanto

Esperantujo pn
espérantie
notional land

Esposito pn
Esposito
surname

Espírito Santo pn
Espírito Santo
state in south-eastern Brazil

Essaouira /ɛs.ə.ˈwɪ.ɹə/ pn
Essaouira Mogador
city in Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

Essex skipper n
hespérie des graminées hespérie du dactyle hespérie européenne
butterfly

Essonne pn
Essonne
département

Estee /ˈɛsteɪ/ /ˈɛstiː/ pn
Estée

Esther /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ pn
Esther
book of the Bible
female given name
the heroine of the Book of Esther

Esti pn
Estée

Estonia /ɛsˈtoʊ.ni.ə/ /ɛsˈtoʊn.jə/ /ɛsˈtəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Estonie
country

Estonian adj
estonien estonienne
of, from, or pertaining to the country of Estonia, its people or their language

Estonian n
Estonien Estonienne estonien
person
estonien
language

Estuary English pn
Anglais de l'estuaire
variety of English accent

Eswatini /ɛˈswɑː.ti.ni/ /ˌɛ.swɑːˈti.ni/ pn
Eswatini
country in Southern Africa

Esztergom /ˈɛstɛɹɡom/ pn
Esztergom
a city in Hungary

Etarra n
étarra
a member of the Basque terrorist nationalist organization ETA

Eternal City pn
ville éternelle
nickname for Rome

Ethan /ˈiːθən/ pn
Éthan
male given name

Ethernet /ˈiθəɹˌnɛt/ n
Ethernet
computer network which complies with standards
network cabling protocol standards

Ethiopia /iθiˈoʊpi.ə/ pn
Éthiopie
country in Eastern Africa

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ adj
éthiopien
of, from, or pertaining to Ethiopia

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ n
Éthiopien
person

Ethiopian wolf n
Loup d'Abyssinie loup d'Éthiopie
Canis simensis

Ethiopist n
éthiopiste
A person; one who is skilled professes or practices Ethiopian studies

Etna /ˈɛtnə/ pn
Etna
volcano in Sicily, Italy

Etobicoke /ɪˈtoʊ.bɪ.koʊ/ pn
Etobicoke
A suburban district of Toronto

Etruria /ɪˈtɹʊə.ɹɪ.ə/ pn
Étrurie
ancient country

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ adj
étrusque
pertaining to the region and culture of Etruria

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ n
Étrusque
inhabitant of Etruria

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ pn
étrusque
extinct language of Etruria

Etruscan bear n
ours étrusque
extinct species of bear

Etruscologist n
étruscologue
a person who specialises in the Etruscans

Ettelbruck pn
Ettelbruck
city

Euboea /juːˈbiːə/ pn
Eubée
Greek island

Eucharist /ˈjuːkəɹɪst/ /ˈjuːkɹɪst/ n
eucharistie
sacrament

Euclid /ˈjuːklɪd/ pn
Euclide
Greek mathematician

Euclidean /juːˈklɪd.i.ən/ adj
euclidien
of traditional geometry
of Euclid's Elements

Euclidean algorithm n
algorithme d'Euclide
number theory

Euclidean geometry n
géométrie euclidienne
mathematical system

Euclidean space n
espace euclidien
ordinary space

Eugene /juˈd͡ʒin/ /ˈjuː.d͡ʒin/ pn
Eugène
male given name

Eugenia /juːˈd͡ʒiːniə/ /juːˈd͡ʒɛniə/ pn
Eugénie
female given name

Eugenius pn
Eugène
given name

Euhemerus /juːˈhiːmərəs/ /juːˈhɛmərəs/ pn
Évhémère
Sicilian Greek mythologist

Eulalie pn
Eulalie
female given name

Euler /ˈɔɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔɪlɚ/ [ˈɔɪləɹ] [ˈɔʏlɐ] pn
Euler
Leonhard Euler

Euler's formula pn
formule d'Euler
Euler's formula

Eumolpus /juːˈmɒlpəs/ pn
Eumolpe
Son of Poseidon and Chione

Eupen pn
Eupen
Belgian city

Euphemia /juˈfimi.ə/ /juːˈfiːmɪ.ə/ pn
Euphémie
female given name

Euphrates /juːˈfɹeɪtiːz/ pn
Euphrate
river in the Middle East

Eurabia /jəˈɹeɪbiə/ /jʊəˈɹeɪbiə/ pn
Eurabia Eurabie

Eurasia /jəˈɹeɪ.ʒə/ /jʊˈɹeɪ.ʒə/ pn
Eurasie
the largest landmass on Earth, consisting of Europe and Asia

Eurasian adj
eurasiatique
pertaining to Eurasia

Eurasian Economic Union pn
Union eurasiatique
economic union

Eurasian badger n
blaireau eurasiatique blaireau européen
Meles meles

Eurasian bittern n
butor étoilé
Botaurus stellaris

Eurasian black vulture n
vautour moine
Aegypius monachus

Eurasian blackbird n
merle
Turdus merula

Eurasian blackcap n
fauvette à tête noire
Sylvia atricapilla

Eurasian bullfinch n
bouvreuil pivoine
Pyrrhula pyrrhula

Eurasian crag martin n
hirondelle de rochers
Ptyonoprogne rupestris

Eurasian eagle owl n
hibou grand-duc
Bubo bubo

Eurasian hobby n
faucon hobereau
Falco subbuteo

Eurasian jay n
geai des chênes
Garrulus glandarius

Eurasian lynx n
loup-cervier lynx boréal lynx commun lynx d'Eurasie lynx d'Europe
Lynx lynx

Eurasian magpie n
pie bavarde
Pica pica

Eurasian nuthatch n
sittelle torchepot
Sitta europaea

Eurasian pygmy owl n
chevêchette d'Europe
Glaucidium passerinum

Eurasian scops owl n
hibou petit-duc petit-duc scops
Otus scops

Eurasian siskin n
tarin des aulnes tarin
Spinus spinus

Eurasian sparrowhawk n
épervier épervier d'Europe
Accipiter nisus

Eurasian spoonbill n
spatule blanche
Platalea leucorodia

Eurasian teal n
sarcelle d'hiver
Anas crecca

Eurasian three-toed woodpecker n
pic tridactyle
Picoides tridactylus

Eurasian treecreeper n
grimpereau des bois
Certhia familiaris

Eurasian wigeon /jəˌɹeɪʒənˈwɪd͡ʒən/ n
canard siffleur
dabbling duck

Eurasian woodcock n
bécasse des bois bécasse
Scolopax rusticola

Eurasian wren n
troglodyte mignon
Troglodytes troglodytes

Eure pn
Eure
département

Eure-et-Loir pn
Eure-et-Loir
département of France

Euribor n
euribor
Euro Interbank Offered Rate

Euric /ˈjʊəɹɪk/ pn
Euric
king of Visigoths

Euripides /jəˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ /jʊˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ pn
Euripide
a Greek tragedian

Euro- prefix
euro-
pertaining to Europe

Eurocent n
centime
one hundredth of a euro

Eurocentric adj
eurocentrique
focused on Europe

Eurocentrism n
eurocentrisme européocentrisme
practice of viewing the world from a European perspective

Eurocommunism n
eurocommunisme
trend

Eurocommunist n
eurocommuniste
supporter

Eurocrat n
eurocrate
employee of the EU

Eurogroup n
Eurogroupe
body of Eurozone finance ministers

Eurolinguistics n
eurolinguistique
branch of linguistics

Euromaidan pn
Euromaïdan
series of anti-government protests in Ukraine

Europa /jʊˈɹoʊpə/ pn
Europe
a moon of Jupiter

Europe /ˈjoː.ɹəp/ /ˈjɔː.ɹəp/ /ˈjɝ.əp/ /ˈjʉə.ɹəp/ /ˈjʊə.ɹəp/ /ˈjʊɚ.əp/ pn
Europe
continent

European /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpiː.ən/ /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpɪ.ən/ /ˌjɝ.əˈpi.ən/ /ˌjʊɚ.əˈpi.ən/ adj
européen
relating to Europe or the European Union
relating to a European or Europeans

European /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpiː.ən/ /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpɪ.ən/ /ˌjɝ.əˈpi.ən/ /ˌjʊɚ.əˈpi.ən/ n
Européen Européenne
person

European Central Bank pn
Banque centrale européenne
central bank for the European Union

European Commission pn
Commission européenne
executive branch

European Council pn
Conseil européen
an institution of the European Union

European Economic Area pn
Espace économique européen

European Engineer n
ingénieur européen
qualification

European Parliament /jʊˈroʊpiən ˈpɑrləmənt/ /jʊˈrəʊpiən ˈpɑːrləmənt/ pn
Parlement européen Chambre européenne Eurochambre Europarlement
legislative chamber of the European Union

European Portuguese pn
portugais du Portugal portugais européen
Portuguese spoken and written in Portugal

European Stability Mechanism pn
Mécanisme européen de stabilité
organisation

European Union /ˌjɔːɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjɝɹəˈpi.ən ˈjunjən/ /ˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpiən ˈjunjən/ pn
Union européenne
European supranational organisation

European beaver n
bièvre castor commun castor d'Eurasie castor d'Europe
European beaver

European bee-eater n
guêpier d'Europe
Merops apiaster

European bison /jʊɹəˌpiːən ˈbaɪsn̩/ n
bison d'Europe
the wisent species Bison bonasus

European bitterling n
bouvière
Rhodeus amarus

European bullhead n
chabot commun
species

European corn borer n
pyrale du maïs
Ostrinia nubilalis

European cornel n
cornier cornouiller mâle cornouiller sauvage fuselier
Cornus mas

European eel n
anguille commune anguille d'Europe
fish

European garden spider n
épeire diadème
Araneus diadematus

European goldfinch n
chardonneret élégant
Carduelis carduelis

European greenfinch n
Verdier d'Europe
Chloris chloris

European hake n
merlu commun
Merluccius merluccius

European hare n
lièvre d'Europe
hare species

European hedgehog n
hérisson commun
Erinaceus europaeus

European herring gull n
goéland argenté
Larus argentatus

European holly n
houx houx commun
Ilex aquifolium

European honey buzzard n
bondrée apivore
Pernis apivorus

European hornet n
frelon européen
Vespa crabro

European larch n
mélèze commun mélèze d'Europe pin de Briançon
Larix decidua

European lobster n
homard européen
species of lobster

European mink n
vison d'Europe
mink species

European mistletoe n
gui blanc
Viscum album

European otter n
loutre commune loutre d'Europe loutre européenne
Lutra lutra

European peacock n
paon du jour
colorful butterfly

European penduline tit n
rémiz penduline mésange de Pologne mésange penduline mésange rémiz
Remiz pendulinus

European perch n
perche commune perche européenne perche franche
Perca fluviatilis

European pied flycatcher n
gobemouche noir
Ficedula hypoleuca

European plaice n
carrelet plie commune plie d'Europe
Pleuronectes platessa

European polecat n
putois
Mustela putorius

European pollock n
lieu jaune
Pollachius pollachius

European rabbit n
lapin commun lapin de garenne
Oryctolagus cuniculus

European river lamprey n
lamproie de rivière lamproie fluviatile
European species of lamprey

European robin n
rouge-gorge européen rouge-gorge familier
Erithacus rubecula

European roller n
rollier d'Europe
Coracias garrulus

European seabass n
bar commun bar européen loup de mer perche de mer
Dicentrarchus labrax

European serin n
serin cini
Serinus serinus

European shag n
cormoran huppé
Gulosus aristotelis

European smelt n
éperlan éperlan européen
Osmerus eperlanus

European squid n
calmar commun encornet supion tautène
Loligo vulgaris

European stonechat n
tarier pâtre traquet pâtre
Saxicola rubicola

European studies n
Études européennes
an academic field of study offered by many colleges and universities that focuses on current developments in European integration

European toad n
crapaud commun
Bufo bufo

European turtle dove n
tourterelle des bois
Streptopelia turtur

European water vole n
campagnol terrestre grand campagnol rat d'eau rat taupier
European water vole

European white elm n
olme blanc olme lisse orme pédonculé
deciduous tree

European wildcat n
chat forestier chat forestier européen chat sauvage d'Europe chat sauvage européen chat sylvestre
Felis silvestris silvestris

European windstorm n
tempête hivernale européenne

Europeanisation n
européanisation
assimilation

Europeanity n
européanité
quality or characteristic of being European

Europeanize v
européaniser
to make something, or someone, more European

Europeanness n
européanité
quality or characteristic of being European

Europhilia n
europhilie
love of Europe

Europhone adj
europhone

Europop n
europop
European pop music

Eurosceptic adj
eurosceptique
of or pertaining to Eurosceptics or Euroscepticism

Eurosceptic n
eurosceptique
one who is sceptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Euroscepticism n
euroscepticisme
scepticism of increasing powers of the EU

Eurovision /ˈjɝ.əˌvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ /ˈjʊə.ɹə(ˌ)vɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ pn
Eurovision
television network

Eurozone pn
zone euro eurozone
those European Union members whose official currency is the euro

Eurus pn
Euros
Greek god

Eurybia pn
Eurybie
Greek sea goddess

Eurydice /jʊˈɹɪdɪsi/ pn
Eurydice
mythology

Eurystheus pn
Eurysthée
Greek mythological king

Eusebius /juˈsibi.əs/ pn
Eusèbe
given name

Eustace /ˈjuːˌstɪs/ pn
Eustache
male given name

Eustachian tube /ju.ˈsteɪʃən ˈtjuːb/ /ju.ˈsteɪʃən ˈtuːb/ n
trompe auditive trompe d’Eustache tube auditif
tube that links the pharynx to the cavity of the middle ear

Euterpe /juˈtɝpi/ /juːˈtɜːpi/ pn
Euterpe
the Muse of music and lyric poetry

Evan /ˈɛ.vən/ pn
Yvan
given name

Evangeline pn
Évangéline
female given name

Evangelist n
évangéliste
gospel writer

Eve /iːv/ pn
Ève
given name
the first woman

Evelyn /ˈiːvlɪn/ /ˈɛvəlɪn/ pn
Évelyne
female given name

Even /əˈvɛn/ n
Évène
ethnic Even

Even /əˈvɛn/ pn
évène
language

Everett /ˈɛvəɹɪt/ pn
Évrard
male given name

Excalibur /ɛksˈkæ.lɪ.bɚ/ pn
Excalibur
Legendary sword

Excellence pn
Excellence
title of honor or respect

Excellency n
Excellence
Form of address for certain high officials or dignitaries

Exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ pn
Exode
book of Torah and Old Testament
departure of Hebrew slaves

Exton pn
Exton

Extremadura /ˌɛkstɹəməˈdʊəɹə/ pn
Estrémadure Extrémadure
autonomous province of Spain

Extremaduran adj
estrémègne
of, or relating to Extremaduran

Extremaduran n
Estrémègne
a native or inhabitant of Extremadura in Spain

Extremaduran pn
estrémaduran estrémègne
the language of Extremadura

Eyak /ˈijæk/ pn
eyak
language

Eynatten pn
Eynatten
Belgian village

Ezekiel /ɪˈziːkil/ pn
Ézéchiel Ézéquiel
book of the Bible
male given name
prophet

Ezra /ˈɛzɹə/ pn
Esdras
Jewish high priest
male given name
book of the Bible

F /ɛf/ adj
TB
fine

F clef n
clef de fa
a clef

F major n
fa majeur
the major chord with a root of F
the major key with F as its tonic

F minor n
fa mineur
the minor chord with a root of F
the minor key with F as its tonic

F-sharp minor n
fa dièse mineur
minor key

F2M adj
F2M

FAAMG n
GAFAMs, Gafams
FAAMG

FAQ /fæk/ /ˌɛf.eɪˈkjuː/ n
FAQ
acronym for Frequently Asked Questions

FART n
FART

FAST phraseologicalUnit
VITE
face, arm, speech, time

FASTER phraseologicalUnit
VITE
face, arms, stability, talking, eyes, react

FBI /ˈɛf.biː.aɪ/ pn
FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation

FC n
CF
football club

FDMA n
AMFR FDMA accès multiple par répartition dans les fréquences
frequency division multiple access

FET n
FET
field effect transistor

FFS n
FFS
Facial feminization surgery

FML interjection
VDM
expression of despairing annoyance

FRG pn
RFA
West Germany

FST n
STF
French subtitles

FTA n
ALE
Free Trade Agreement

FTM adj
FTM

FTMTF n
FtMtF

FUBAR /ˈfuːbɑːɹ/ adj
HS foutu
fucked up (or, bowdlerized, fouled up) beyond all recognition (or beyond all repair)

FV n
B/P
fishing vessel

Fabergé egg n
œuf de Fabergé
Easter egg by Fabergé

Fabian /ˈfeɪbi.ən/ pn
Fabien
male given name

Facebook /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ pn
Facebook Fessebouc
social-networking website

Fahrenheit /ˈfæɹənhaɪt/ /ˈfɑːɹənhaɪt/ /ˈfɛəɹənhaɪt/ adj
Fahrenheit
temperature scale

Faliscan /fəˈlɪskən/ pn
falisque
language

Falkland Islands /ˈfɒlklənd ˌaɪləndz/ /ˈfɔːklənd ˌaɪləndz/ /ˈfɔːlklənd ˌaɪləndz/ pn
îles Falkland îles Malouines
overseas territory of the UK in the South Atlantic

Falkland Islands wolf n
Loup des Falkland Loup des Malouines Renard des Falkland Renard des Malouines Warrah loup antarctique
Dusicyon australis

Falklands War pn
guerre des Malouines
a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom

Fallopian tube n
trompe de Fallope oviducte
duct

Famagusta /ˌfæməˈɡʊstə/ /ˌfɑːməˈɡuːstə/ pn
Famagouste
a city in Cyprus

Famennian pn
Famennien

Fanny /ˈfæni/ pn
Fanny
female given name

Fanonian adj
fanonien
of or relating to Frantz Fanon

Far East pn
Extrême-Orient
East and Southeast Asia

Faroe Islands /ˈfɛəɹəʊ ˌaɪləndz/ pn
îles Féroé îles Faeroe
group of islands between Scotland and Iceland

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ adj
féroïen
pertaining to the Faro Islands, people or language

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ n
Féroïenne Féringien Féringienne Féroïen
person from the Faroe Islands

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ pn
féroïen féringien
language

Faroish /ˈfɛəɹəʊɪʃ/ adj
féroïen
pertaing to the Faroish language, people or Faroe Islands

Fata Morgana /ˌfɑtə mɔɹˈɡɑnə/ /ˌfɑːtə mɔːˈɡɑːnə/ n
Fata Morgana
form of mirage caused by temperature inversion

Fatah pn
Fatah
Fatah

Father n
Père
term of address for a Christian priest

Father pn
Père
God, the father of Creation

Father Time pn
père Temps
Personification of time

Father's Day n
fête des Pères
holiday in celebration of fatherhood

Fatimid n
fatimide
member of a Muslim dynasty

Fauch pn
Fauch

Faunus pn
Faunus
Roman god

Faustian bargain /-ɡɪn/ /ˈfaʊstiən ˈbɑːɹɡən/ /ˈfaʊstɪən ˈbɑːɡən/ n
pacte avec le diable pacte faustien
agreement in which a person abandons spiritual values or moral principles in order to obtain benefits

Favreau pn
Favreau

Feb. pn
févr.
abbreviation of February

February /j/ /ɹi/ /ɹə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.juˌɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹuˌɛɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹʊ.ə.ɹi/ pn
février
second month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars

Federal Constitutional Court pn
tribunal constitutionnel fédéral
supreme court of Germany

Federal District pn
District fédéral
federal district in central-western Brazil

Federal Republic of Germany pn
République fédérale d'Allemagne République fédérale d’Allemagne
official name of Germany

Federal Republic of Nigeria pn
République fédérale du Nigeria
official name of Nigeria

Federated States of Micronesia /ˈfɛdəˌɹeɪtɪd ˈsteɪts əv ˌmaɪkɹəˈniːʒə/ pn
États fédérés de Micronésie Micronésie
official name of Micronesia

Federative Republic of Brazil pn
République fédérale du Brésil république fédérative du Brésil
official name of Brazil

Federweisser n
vin bourru
partially fermented grape must

Fehmarn Belt pn
Fehmarn Belt
strait in the Baltic Sea

Felicia /fəˈliʃə/ pn
Félicie
female given name

Felicity pn
Félicité
female given name

Felix /ˈfiːlɪks/ pn
Félix
male given name

Fennicize v
finniciser
to make Finnish

Fennoscandia pn
Fennoscandie
geographic area

Feodosia pn
Théodosie Feodossia Féodosie
port and resort city

Ferdinand /ˈfɜːdɪnænd/ /ˈfɝdn̩.ænd/ /ˈfɝdən-/ pn
Fernand
male given name

Ferguson /ˈfɜːɡəsən/ /ˈfɝɡəsən/ pn
Ferguson
surname

Fermanagh /fəɹˈmænə/ pn
Fermanagh
county of Northern Ireland

Fermat's Last Theorem pn
dernier théorème de Fermat
theorem that an + bn equal to cn has no positive integer solutions for a, b, c, n with n > 2

Fermat's little theorem pn
petit théorème de Fermat
theorem that ap − a is divisible by p

Fermat's principle pn
principe de Fermat
principle in optics

Ferrara pn
Ferrare
city, archbishopric and capital
province

Ferris wheel /ˈfɛɹɪs wil/ /ˈfɛɹɪs wiːl/ /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍil/ /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍiːl/ n
grande roue
ride at a fair consisting of large wheel

Fertile Crescent /ˈfɜːtaɪl ˈkɹɛsənt/ /ˈfɝːtəl ˈkɹɛsənt/ pn
Croissant fertile
crescent-shaped arc of fertile land

Feynman diagram /ˈfaɪnmən ˈdaɪəɡɹæm/ n
diagramme de Feynman
pictorial representation of the interactions of subatomic particles

Fez /fɛz/ pn
Fès Fez
city in Morocco

Fibonacci number n
nombre de Fibonacci
number

Fibonacci sequence n
suite de Fibonacci
sequence of numbers

Fido /ˈfaɪ.dəʊ/ pn
Médor Rex
representative given name for a dog

Fifth Republic pn
Cinquième République
political regime of France since 1958

Figueres pn
Figuières
city in Catalonia

Fiji /fiːˈdʒiː/ /ˈfi.d͡ʒi/ /ˈfiː.dʒiː/ pn
Fidji
Fiji - a country in Oceania comprising over 300 islands

Fijian /fiːˈd͡ʒiːən/ /fɪˈd͡ʒiːən/ n
Fidjien Fidjienne
a person from Fiji or of Fijian descent

Filatiev pn
Filatiev
surname

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ adj
philippin
of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ n
Philippin Philippine
inhabitant of the Philippines

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ pn
filipino
the national language of the Philippines

Filles du Roy pn
Filles du Roi
program composed of orphaned girls

Fillon pn
Fillon
surname​

Finistère /ˌfɪnɪsˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Finistère
department in Brittany

Finland /ˈfɪn.lənd/ pn
Finlande
Nordic country

Finlandization n
finlandisation
the influence of a large state on a smaller one

Finn /ˈfɪn/ n
Finlandais Finlandaise
national of Finland
Finnois Finnoise
ethnic Finn

Finnic adj
fennique
pertaining to the Finnic (Baltic-Finnic) group of languages

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ adj
finlandais finnois
of Finland
finnois finnoise
of the Finnish language

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
finnois finlandais
language

Finnmark /fɪn.mɑɹk/ /fɪn.mɑːk/ pn
Finnmark
county in Norway

Finno-Ugric adj
finno-ougrien
of or relating to Finno-Ugric

Finno-Ugric pn
langues [[finno-ougrien]]nes
non-Indo-European group of languages

Fiona /fiˈoʊnə/ /fiːˈəʊnə/ pn
Fiona
female given name

Fiordland penguin n
gorfou du Fiordland
penguin

First Lady n
première dame
the wife of the President of a country

First Vision pn
Première Vision
appearance of God and Jesus to Joseph Smith, Jr. near Palmyra

First World pn
pays développés
wealthy, developed nations
premier monde
countries aligned with the West during the Cold War

Fischer-Tropsch process pn
procédé Fischer-Tropsch
synthesis of hydrocarbons by the catalytic hydrogenation of carbon monoxide

Fisher /ˈfɪʃɚ/ pn
Pecheur
Equivalent surnames of "}}" in other languages

Fittipaldi pn
Fittipaldi

Five Nations pn
Cinq Nations Cinq-Nations
Iroquoian Five Nations

Flanderization /-ˌɹaɪ-/ /ˌflændəɹəˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌflændɚɹəˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Flanderisation
progressive exaggeration of a single trait or set of traits of a fictional character until it overtakes all other characterization; an instance of this

Flanders /ˈflæn.dɚz/ /ˈflɑːn.dəz/ pn
Flandre
historical county
Flandre Flandre française
former province and region of northern France
Flandre Flandres
community and region in the north of federal Belgium
Flandres Flandre
two provinces in Belgium

Flash pn
Flash
superhero

Flaubert pn
Flaubert
surname

Flaubertian /floʊˈbɝti.ən/ /fləʊˈbɜːtɪən/ adj
flaubertien flaubertin
relating to Gustave Flaubert

Fleming /ˈflɛmɪŋ/ n
Flamand Flamande
native or inhabitant of Flanders

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ adj
flamand
of or relating to Flanders
of or relating to the Flemish variety of the Dutch language

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ pn
flamand
the Dutch language as it is spoken in Flanders

Flemish Brabant pn
Brabant flamand
province

Flemish Community pn
Communauté flamande
one of the three communities of Belgium

Flemish bond n
appareil anglais appareil hollandais appareil à l'anglaise
arrangement of bricks

Fleury pn
Fleury

Flevoland pn
Flevoland
province of the Netherlands

Floch pn
Floc'h

Floian pn
Floien

Flood pn
déluge déluge universel
the flood referenced in the Book of Genesis

Flora /ˈflɔːɹə/ pn
Flora Flore
female given name
Flore
the goddess of flowers

Florence /ˈflɑɹɪns/ /ˈflɒɹəns/ /ˈflɔɹəns/ pn
Florence
city in Tuscany, Italy
province in Tuscany, Italy
female given name

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ adj
florentin
of or relating to the Italian city of Florence

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ n
Florentin Florentine
a native or resident of the Italian city of Florence
florentin
Florentine biscuit

Florida /ˈfloɹ.də/ /ˈfloɹ.ə.də/ /ˈfloɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɑɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ə.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɔ.ɹə.də/ /ˈflɔ.ɹɪ.də/ pn
Floride
American state

Florida panther /ˈflɑɹ.ɪ.də ˈpæn.θɚ/ /ˈflɒɹ.ə.də ˈpæn.θə/ /ˈflɒɹ.ɪ.də ˈpæn.θə/ /ˈflɔɹ.də ˈpæn.θɚ/ /ˈflɔɹ.ə.də ˈpæn.θɚ/ /ˈflɔɹ.ɪ.də ˈpæn.θɚ/ n
panthère de Floride
cougar of southern Florida

Floridian /flɔˈɹɪdi.ən/ n
Floridien Floridienne
an inhabitant or a resident of the state of Florida

Floréal /ˈflɔːɹɪ.əl/ /ˌflɔɹeɪˈɑl/ pn
floréal
the eighth month of French Republican Calendar

Flowery Kingdom pn
Empire des Fleurs Terre des Fleurs
China

Flying Dutchman /ˌflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈdʌtʃ.mən/ pn
Hollandais volant
mythical ghost ship

Flying Spaghetti Monster pn
Monstre en Spaghettis volant
spaghetti deity

Foch pn
Foch

Foggia pn
Foggia
city and capital of Foggia

Foix pn
Foix
capital city of Ariège, France

Fomalhaut pn
Fomalhaut
star

Fontaine pn
Fontaine

Forbidden City pn
Cité interdite
palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties

Fordism n
fordisme
Fordism

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office pn
bureau des Affaires étrangères et du Commonwealth

Forli pn
Forli
province of Italy
town and capital

Formosa /fɔɹˈmoʊ.sə/ /fɔɹˈmoʊ.zə/ /fɔːˈməʊ.sə/ pn
Formose
Taiwan island

Formosan adj
formosan
of or relating to Formosa

Formula One pn
Formule 1
discipline in motor racing

Fornax pn
Fourneau
constellation

Forro pn
forro
language

Forster's tern n
Sterne de Forster
Sterna forsteri

Fort-de-France /ˌfɔː də ˈfɹɑːns/ /ˌfɔː də ˈfɹɒ̃s/ /ˌfɔː(ɹ)t də ˈfɹæns/ pn
Fort-de-France
capital city of Martinique

Fortin pn
Fortin

Fortran /ˈfɔːrtræn/ /ˈfɔːˌtran/ pn
fortran
Computer language

Fortuna pn
Fortuna
Roman goddess

Fortunian pn
Fortunien

Foucault's pendulum n
pendule de Foucault
pendulum free to move in any direction

Fouesnant pn
Fouesnant
a town in Finistère, France

Fougères pn
Fougères
a city in Ille-et-Vilaine, France

Fouka pn
Fouka
a town in Tipaza Province, Algeria

Fountain of Youth pn
fontaine de jouvence
legendary spring of water that restores youth

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse pn
Quatre Cavaliers de l'Apocalypse
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Fourier series n
série de Fourier
series of cosine and sine functions

Fourier transform n
transformation de Fourier
mathematics: a type of integral transform

Fourierism n
fouriérisme
cooperative socialistic system

Fourierist adj
fouriériste
relating to Fourierism

Fourierist n
fouriériste
a supporter of Fourierism

Fourth Reich pn
Quatrième Reich
Hypothetical resurrection of the Third Reich

Fourth World pn
Quatrième Monde Quatrième Univers
Hopi world
quart-monde
Traditional civilizations

Fox pn
Renard
equivalent surnames in other languages

Fr. n
P.
abbreviation of title given to priests

Framlingham /ˈfɹæmlɪŋəm/ pn
Framlingham

Francazal pn
Francazal
a village in Haute-Garonne, France

France /fɹæns/ /fɹɑːns/ pn
France
country
a French surname

Frances /ˈfɹænsɪz/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪz/ pn
Françoise
feminine form of Francis

Franche-Comté pn
Franche-Comté
region

Francia /ˈfɹænsiə/ /ˈfɹænsɪə/ pn
Francie
kingdom

Francis /ˈfɹænsɪs/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪs/ pn
François Francis
male given name

Franciscan /fɹænˈsɪskən/ adj
franciscain
Of or related to the Franciscans

Franciscan /fɹænˈsɪskən/ n
franciscain
a member of the OFM

Francitan pn
francitan

Franco- /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.koʊ̯/ prefix
franco-
relating to France or French

Franco-Ontarian adj
franco-ontarien franco-ontarienne
of or pertaining to Franco-Ontarians

Franco-Ontarian n
Franco-Ontarien Franco-Ontarienne
Francophone Canadian who resides in the province of Ontario

Franco-Provençal pn
arpitan francoprovençal
a Romance language

Francoism pn
franquisme
the dictatorship of Francisco Franco in Spain

Francoist n
franquiste

Franconia /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.ni.ə/ /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.njə/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.ni.ə/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.njə/ pn
Franconie
region of Germany

Franconian /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ adj
franconien
of or relating to Franconia or its inhabitants

Franconian /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ n
Franconien
native or inhabitant of to Franconia

Franconian /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ pn
franconien

Francophile /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.koʊ̯ˌfaɪ̯l/ /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.kəˌfaɪ̯l/ adj
francophile
loving France, the French people or French culture

Francophile /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.koʊ̯ˌfaɪ̯l/ /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.kəˌfaɪ̯l/ n
francophile
one who loves France

Francophilia n
francophilie
love of France, the French or French culture

Francophobe /ˈfɹæŋkəfoʊb/ n
francophobe
one who dislikes France, the French or French culture

Francophobia /ˈfɹæŋ.kəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ n
francophobie
hatred or fear of France, the French or French culture

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ adj
francophone
French-speaking

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ n
francophone
speaker of French

Franglais /ˈfɹɒŋɡleɪ/ /ˌfɹɑŋˈɡleɪ/ /ˌfɹɑːŋˈɡleɪ/ pn
franglais
French terms or expressions borrowed from English
poor French spoken by anglophones

Frank /fɹæŋk/ n
Franc Franque
one of the Franks

Frank /fɹæŋk/ pn
Franck Frank François
male given name

Frankenstein's monster n
monstre de Frankenstein

Frankfurt /ˈfɹæŋkfə(ɹ)t/ pn
Francfort Francfort-sur-le-Main
Frankfurt-am-Main
Francfort-sur-l'Oder Francfort
Frankfurt-an-der-Oder

Frankfurt am Main /ˈfɹæŋkfɜː(ɹ)t æm ˈmaɪn/ pn
Francfort-sur-le-Main
city in Hesse, Germany

Frankfurt an der Oder pn
Francfort-sur-l'Oder
city in Brandenburg, Germany

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ adj
francique franconien franc
of or pertaining to the Franks

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ pn
vieux-francique francique
the language of the Franks

Frankism n
frankisme
offshoot of Judaism

Frankist n
frankiste
follower of Frankism

Franklin's gull n
mouette de Franklin
Leucophaeus pipixcan

Franquist adj
franquiste
pertaining to Francisco Franco

Fransaskois adj
franco-saskatchewanais fransaskois
Fransaskois (adjective)

Fransaskois n
Franco-Saskatchewanais Franco-Saskatchewanaise Fransaskois Fransaskoise
Fransaskois (noun)

Fransén-Robinson constant pn
constante de Fransén-Robinson
integral of the reciprocal gamma function over the positive real numbers

Franz Josef Land pn
terre François-Joseph
archipelago in Russia

Fraser Island pn
Île Fraser
island

Frasnian pn
Frasnien

Frechette pn
Fréchette

Frederica pn
Frédérique
female given name

Frederician /ˈfɹɛdəɹɪsi.ən/ /ˈfɹɛdɹɪʃən/ adj
frédéricien
pertaining to Frederick the Great

Frederick /ˈfɹɛd(ə)ɹɪk/ pn
Frédéric
male given name

Fredericton /ˈfɹɛdɹɪktən/ pn
Fredericton Frédéricton
capital of New Brunswick

Free China pn
Chine libre
Taiwan

FreeCell pn
FreeCell
card game

Freemason n
franc-maçon
member of the Free and Accepted Masons

Freemasonry pn
franc-maçonnerie
institutions and ways of the Freemasons

Freiburg /fɹaɪ.bɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Fribourg-en-Brisgau
a German city

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ adj
français
of or relating to France
of or relating to the French people
français langue française
of or relating to the French language

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ n
français Français
people of France, collectively

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ pn
français langue française
principal language of France and other related countries

French Academy pn
Académie française
academy

French Bulldog n
bouledogue français
French Bulldog

French Canada pn
Canada francophone Canada français
French-speaking Canada
Canadiens français
French Canadians

French Canadian n
Canadien français Canadienne française
Canadian whose first language is French

French Equatorial Africa pn
Afrique Équatoriale Française
federation in central Africa

French Guiana pn
Guyane française Guyane
overseas department

French Guianese adj
guyanais
from French Guiana

French Guinea pn
Guinée française
former name of Guinea

French India pn
Indes Françaises
French colonial possessions

French Indochina pn
Indochine française
area of the French empire

French Louisiana pn
Louisiane française
French colony

French Polynesia /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.ləˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.lɪˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʃə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʒə/ pn
Polynésie française
Overseas territory of France

French Republic pn
République française
country

French Republican Calendar pn
calendrier républicain calendrier révolutionnaire français
calendar used for twelve years in revolutionary France

French Revolution pn
Révolution française
revolution in France from 1789-1799

French Riviera pn
Côte d'Azur
French Riviera

French Sign Language pn
langage des signes français langue des signes française
a dacylological sign language

French Southern and Antarctic Lands pn
Terres australes et antarctiques françaises
overseas territory of France

French Sudan pn
Soudan français

French bean n
haricot vert
haricot bean

French chalk n
craie de tailleur
type of steatite

French curve n
perroquet pistolet
drafting template

French disease n
gale de Naples mal de Naples mal italien
syphilis

French drain n
drain de fondation drain français
foundation drainage

French dressing n
vinaigrette
mixture of vinegar, oil and other herbs or flavourings
vinaigrette française
US: a salad dressing
vinaigrette française vinaigrette à la française
Canada: a salad dressing

French drop n
tourniquet
sleight of hand technique

French franc n
franc français

French honeysuckle n
sainfoin
perennial herb

French horn n
cor d'harmonie
musical instrument

French kiss /frɛntʃˈkɪs/ /frɛnʃˈkɪs/ n
baiser florentin patin baiser colombin baiser profond baiser amoureux baiser lingual
a kiss involving the tongue

French kiss /frɛntʃˈkɪs/ /frɛnʃˈkɪs/ v
frencher galocher rouler un patin rouler une galoche rouler une pelle
to give a French kiss

French knickers n
culotte flottante culotte-short shorty
type of underwear

French leave n
filer à l'anglaise
sudden or unannounced departure

French maid /fɹɛnt͡ʃ meɪd/ n
soubrette
risqué maid stereotype

French onion soup n
soupe à l'oignon
soup

French paradox pn
paradoxe français
French paradox

French polish n
vernis à l'alcool
varnish used to polish wood

French toast /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtoʊst/ /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtəʊst/ n
pain doré pain perdu
food prepared by dipping bread into egg batter and frying

French window n
porte-fenêtre porte française
door

French-Canadian adj
Canadien francophone
francophone Canadian
Canadien-français
French-Canadian

Frenchification n
francisation
act or action of Frenchifying, something Frenchified

Frenchified /ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃɪˌfaɪd/ adj
francisé
made French or more French-like

Frenchly /ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃli/ adv
françaisement
In the manner of the French or their tongue

Frenchman n
Français
person of French birth or nationality

Frenchness /ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃnəs/ n
francité
being French

Frenchwoman n
Française
Frenchwoman (a French woman)

Freudian /ˈfɹɔɪ.di.ən/ adj
freudien
relating to or influenced by Sigmund Freud

Freudian slip /ˌfɹɔɪdi.ən ˈslɪp/ /ˌfɹɔɪdɪ.ən ˈslɪp/ n
acte manqué lapsus lapsus révélateur
subconscious mistake in speech or action

Freudianism n
freudisme
Freudian beliefs and practices

Fri n
ven.
abbreviation of Friday

Fribourg pn
Fribourg
canton
city

Friday /-di/ /-ˌdi/ /ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/ /ˈfɹaɪˌdeɪ/ n
vendredi
day of the week

Friesland /fɹiːzlænd/ /ˈfɹiːzlənd/ pn
Frise
province of the Netherlands

Frigg /fɹɪɡ/ pn
Frigg
Germanic goddess

Frimaire /fɹiˈmɛəɹ/ /fɹɪˈmɛː/ pn
frimaire
the third month of the French Republican Calendar

Frisbee /ˈfɹɪzbi/ n
frisbee
toy

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ adj
frison frisonne
of or in the or a Frisian language
of or relating to the people of Frisia
of or relating to the region of Frisia
of or pertaining to the Dutch province of Friesland
of or relating to the people of the Dutch province of Friesland

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ n
Frison Frisonne
member of the Germanic ethnic group which is native to Frisia

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ pn
frison
the Frisian language group

Frisian Islands pn
îles de la Frise îles frisonnes
archipelago

Fritz /fɹɪts/ n
Boche chleuh fridolin fritz
derogatory: a German person

Friuli pn
Frioul
region of Italy

Friuli-Venezia Giulia pn
Frioul-Vénétie julienne
region

Friulian /fɹiːuːli(ː)ən/ adj
friulian
relating to Friuli

Friulian /fɹiːuːli(ː)ən/ pn
frioulan
language spoken in Friuli

Frobenius endomorphism n
endomorphisme de Frobenius
particular endomorphism on a commutative ring with prime characteristic

Frobisher Bay pn
Baie de Frobisher Frobisher Bay
bay

Fromager pn
Fromager

Frosinone pn
Frosinone
province of Italy
town and capital

Fructidor /ˈfɹʊktɪdɔː/ /ˌfɹʊktəˈdɔɹ/ /ˌfɹʏktəˈdɔɹ/ pn
fructidor
the twelfth month of the French Republican Calendar

FtM adj
FtM

Fuchsian adj
fuchsien

Fuegian /fjuˈeɪɡi.ən/ /fjuˈid͡ʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪd͡ʒi.ən/ /ˈfweɪɡi.ən/ adj
fuégien
of or pertaining to Tierra del Fuego

Fuegian /fjuˈeɪɡi.ən/ /fjuˈid͡ʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪd͡ʒi.ən/ /ˈfweɪɡi.ən/ n
Fuégien Fuégienne
someone from Tierra del Fuego

Fuerteventura pn
Fortaventure Fuerteventura
island

Fula /ˈfuːlə/ n
Peul Peule
people

Fula /ˈfuːlə/ pn
fufuldé peul
language

Fulk pn
Foulques
historical given name

Funafuti /ˌfuːnəˈfuːti/ pn
Funafuti
capital of Tuvalu

Funen /ˈfjuːnən/ pn
Fionie
third largest island of Denmark

Fusha /ˈfʊshə/ pn
arabe littéral arabe standard fous-ha
standard Arabic

Fyodor pn
Fiodor

Fårö pn
Fårö
the island

Führer /ˈfjʊə.ɹə/ /ˈfjʊɚ.ɚ/ n
Führer
Adolf Hitler when chancellor
leader exercising the powers of a tyrant

G clef n
clef de sol
treble clef

G major n
sol majeur
the major chord with a root of G
the major key with G as its tonic

G minor n
sol mineur
the minor chord with a root of G
the minor key with G as its tonic

G-d pn
D.ieu
deliberately incomplete spelling of God

G-spot /ˈdʒiː.spɒt/ n
point G
sensitive, erogenous zone on the anterior wall of the vagina

G-string n
string tanga
a scanty piece of underwear or lingerie

G20 pn
Groupe des Vingt
group of finance ministers and central bank governors from 20 economies

G8 pn
Groupe des huit
Group of 8

GAC pn
AMC
Global Affairs Canada

GB n
Go
gigabyte

GDP /ˌd͡ʒiːdiːˈpiː/ n
PIB
gross domestic product

GDPR pn
RGPD
2018 EU regulation concerning personal data

GDR pn
RDA
German Democratic Republic

GFY phraseologicalUnit
bon pour toi
Good for you
va te faire foutre
Go fuck yourself

GMO n
OGM
genetically modified organism

GNP n
PNB
gross national product

GPS n
GPS
Global Positioning System

GPU pn
Guépéou
State Political Directorate

GRB n
SGR

GST n
TPS
Goods and Services Tax

Gabon /ɡəˈbɒn/ pn
Gabon
Gabonese Republic

Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ n
Gabonais Gabonaise
A person from Gabon or of Gabonese descent

Gaborone /ˌɡæbəˈɹəʊni/ pn
Gaborone
capital of Botswana

Gabriel /ˈɡeɪbɹi.əl/ pn
Gabriel
male given name
archangel

Gabriela pn
Gabrielle
female given name

Gaddafi /ɡəˈdæfi/ /ɡəˈdɑfi/ pn
Kadhafi
surname

Gaea /d͡ʒiːə/ /ˈɡaɪə/ pn
Gaïa
earth goddess

Gaelic football /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔːl/ /ˌɡæ-/ [-ˈfʊʔ-] n
football gaelique
Irish form of football

Gaelophone n
gaélophone
a speaker of Gaelic

Gafsa pn
Gafsa
city in Tunisia

Gagarin /ɡəˈɡɑːɹɪn/ pn
Gagarine
Russian surname

Gagauz /ˌɡæɡɑːˈuːz/ pn
gagaouze
language

Gagauzia pn
Gagaouzie
Autonomous region

Gagnon pn
Gagnon
Gagnon, Quebec, Canada
surname

Gaia /ˈɡaɪə/ /ˈɡeɪə/ pn
Gaïa
the ecosystem of the Earth regarded as a self-regulating organism

Gaillard pn
Gaillard

Gajan pn
Gajan
a village in Ariège, France
a village in Gard, France

Galapagos Islands pn
îles Galápagos
Ecuadorian archipelago

Galatea /ˌɡæləˈtɪə/ pn
Galatée
Galatea

Galatia pn
Galatie
region of Asia Minor

Galatian /ɡəˈleɪ.ʃən/ adj
galate galatique
pertaining to Galatia

Galatian /ɡəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
Galate
person from Galatia

Galatians /ɡəˈleɪʃənz/ pn
Galates
book of the Bible

Galenic adj
galénique

Galicia /ɡəˈlɪ.si.ə/ /ɡəˈlɪ.ʃə/ pn
Galice Galicie
Iberian kingdom, region of Spain
Galicie Galice
historical kingdom in Central Europe

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ /ɡəˈlɪʃ.ən/ adj
galicien
pertaining to Galicia in Iberia

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ /ɡəˈlɪʃ.ən/ n
Galicien Galicienne
person(s) from Galicia, Spain
galicien
Romance language spoken in Galicia

Galilee pn
Galilée
region of northern Israel

Galileo /ˌɡæl.ɪˈleɪ.oʊ/ /ˌɡæl.ɪˈleɪ.əʊ/ /ˌɡæl.ɪˈliː.oʊ/ /ˌɡæl.ɪˈlæɪ.əʉ/ pn
Galilée
Galileo Galilei

Gallic /ˈɡælɪk/ adj
gaulois
of or relating to ancient Gaul or its inhabitants

Gallicanism n
gallicanisme
doctrine of autonomy of the French church

Gallicism /ˈɡælɪsɪzəm/ n
gallicisme
a loanword borrowed from French

Gallipoli /ɡəˈlɪpəli/ pn
Gallipoli
peninsula

Gallo pn
gallo
Romance language spoken in northwest France

Gallo-Roman adj
gallo-romain
pertaining to the period of Roman rule in Gaul

Gallo-Roman n
Gallo-Romain
Romanized Gaul

Gallocentric adj
gallocentriste
focused on France

Gallomaniac n
gallomane
enthusiast of things French

Gallurese pn
gallurais gallurien
language

Galois extension n
extension de Galois extension galoisienne
algebraic extension that is normal and separable

Galois group n
groupe de Galois
specific group associated with a field extension

Galois theory /ˈɡælwɑ ˈθi.əɹi/ n
théorie de Galois
branch of mathematics

Galway /ˈɡɔlweɪ/ /ˈɡɔːlweɪ/ pn
Comté de Galway
county in Ireland
Galway
city in Ireland

Galway Bay pn
baie de Galway
bay off the west coast of Ireland

Galápagos penguin n
manchot des Galápagos
penguin

Gambia /ˈɡæm.bi.ə/ pn
Gambie
The Republic of The Gambia

Gambian adj
gambien gambienne
of Gambia

Gambian n
Gambien Gambienne
person from Gambia

Gamilaraay /ɡəˈmɪlərɔɪ/ pn
Camilaroi
Australian language

Gan pn
gan
one of Sinitic languages

Ganassi pn
Ganassi

Gandhian adj
gandhien

Gandhism n
gandhisme

Ganesha /ɡəˈne(ɪ)ʃ(ə)/ /ɡəˈneɪʃə/ pn
Ganesh
Hindu god

Gang of Four pn
Bande des quatre
leftist political faction

Ganges /ˈɡændʒiːz/ /ˈɡænd͡ʒiz/ pn
Gange
the river

Gangetic adj
gangétique
Gangetic

Gangwon pn
Gangwon
province of South Korea

Ganymede /ˈɡænɪmiːd/ pn
Ganymède
satellite of Jupiter
in Greek mythology

Gard pn
Gard
department of France

Garden of Eden pn
jardin d'Éden
place where Adam and Eve first lived

Garibaldian adj
garibaldien
of or pertaining to Giuseppe Garibaldi

Garonne pn
Garonne
river

Garros pn
Garros

Gascon /ˈɡæskən/ n
Gascon
inhabitant
gasconne
breed

Gascon /ˈɡæskən/ pn
gascon

Gascony pn
Gascogne
former region of France

Gasly pn
Gasly

Gasmoulos n
Gasmule

Gatineau pn
Gatineau
City of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
River of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

Gatling gun /ˈɡætlɪŋ ˌɡʌn/ n
gatling
a type of machine gun

Gaucher pn
Gaucher

Gaudin pn
Gaudin

Gaugamela /ˌɡɔɡəˈmilə/ pn
Gaugamèles
village

Gaul /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ n
Gaulois Gauloise
person

Gaul /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ pn
Gaule
region

Gaulish /ɡɑlɪʃ/ /ɡɔːlɪʃ/ adj
gaulois
of or pertaining to Gaul

Gaulish /ɡɑlɪʃ/ /ɡɔːlɪʃ/ pn
gaulois
Celtic language of Gaul

Gaullist n
gaulliste
one who believes in or follows the ideals of Gaullism

Gault pn
Gault

Gaussian /ˈɡaʊs.i.ən/ adj
gaussien
Gaussian

Gaussian elimination n
méthode du pivot de Gauss élimination de Gauss-Jordan
Gaussian elimination

Gavarnie pn
Gavarnie
town

Gavin /ˈɡævɪn/ pn
Gauvain
male given name

Gay Village n
village gai

Gay Village pn
Le Village Gai Village Gai

Gayan pn
Gayan
a village in Hautes-Pyrénées, France

Gaza /ˈɡɑːzə/ pn
Gaza
city

Gaza Strip /ˌɡɑːzə ˈstɹɪp/ pn
Bande de Gaza bande de Gaza
Gaza Strip

Gazan /ˈɡɑːzən/ adj
gazaoui gazéen
of or from Gaza

Gazan /ˈɡɑːzən/ n
Gazaoui Gazaouie Gazéen Gazéenne
person from Gaza

Gdańsk /ɡəˈdænsk/ /ɡəˈdɑːnsk/ pn
Dantzig Gdańsk Dantzick
city of Poland

Ge'ez /ˈɡiːɛz/ pn
guèze
Ethiopian language

Geat /ɡiːt/ n
Geat
tribe member

Gehenna /ɡəˈhɛ.nə/ pn
Géhenne
hell, in Abrahamic religions
where the wicked go

Geiger counter /ˈɡaɪɡə ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈɡaɪɡɚ ˈkaʊntɚ/ n
compteur Geiger
device

Gelasian pn
Gélasien
geological age

Gelderland pn
Gueldre
province of the Netherlands

Gelendzhik pn
Guelendjik
city

Gembloux pn
Gembloux
a city in Namur Province

Gemini /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnaɪ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪniː/ n
Gémeaux
someone who has the Gemini star sign

Gemini /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnaɪ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪniː/ pn
Gémeaux
astrological sign
constellation

General Secretary /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl ˈsɛk.ɹəˌtə.ɹi/ n
secrétaire général
chief administrator of political parties or organizations

General Tso's chicken n
Général Tao poulet Général Tao poulet du Général Tao
sweet and spicy dish

Generation X /ˌdʒɛnəɹeɪʃn̩ ˈɛks/ /ˌdʒɛnəˌɹeɪʃən ˈɛks/ pn
génération X
generation of people born after the baby boom that followed World War II

Generation Y pn
génération Y
generation of people born in the 1980s and 1990s

Generation Z pn
génération Z
generation of people

Genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛ.nə.səs/ pn
Genèse
the book of the Bible

Geneva /d͡ʒəˈniːvə/ pn
Genève
city
Genève le canton de Genève
canton

Geneva Convention pn
convention de Genève
international treaty

Genevan adj
genevois
pertaining to Geneva

Genevan n
Genevois Genevoise
someone from Geneva

Genevieve /ˈdʒɛn.ɪˌviːv/ pn
Geneviève
female given name

Genghis Khan /ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn/ /ˈɡɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn/ pn
Gengis Khan
Genghis Khan

Genoa /dʒɛnˈəʊ.ə/ /d͡ʒɛnˈoʊ.ə/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.oʊ.ə/ pn
Gênes
Italian city
province

Genoa cake n
galette génoise
type of fruitcake

Genoan adj
génois
of or pertaining to Genoa

Genoan n
Génois Génoise
one of Genoa

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ adj
génois
of, from or relating to Genoa

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ n
Génois
an inhabitant or resident of Genoa

Genseric pn
Genséric
male given name

Geocentric Coordinate Time pn
Temps-coordonnée géocentrique
time standard

Geoffrey /ˈd͡ʒɛfɹi/ pn
Geoffroy
a male given name

George /dʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ pn
Georges Jorioz Jore
male given name

Georgetown /ˈd͡ʒɔː(ɹ)d͡ʒtaʊn/ pn
Georgetown
capital of Guyana

Georgia /ˈd͡ʒɔɹ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔː.d͡ʒə/ pn
Géorgie
country
state of the USA

Georgian /ˈd͡ʒoːd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːd͡ʒən/ adj
géorgien Géorgien
pertaining to the country, people or language of Georgia

Georgian /ˈd͡ʒoːd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːd͡ʒən/ n
Géorgien Géorgienne
person from the U.S. State of Georgia
Géorgien Géorgienne géorgien
person from the country of Georgia
géorgien
language of the country of Georgia

Geppetto /d͡ʒəˈpɛtoʊ/ pn
Geppetto
protagonist

Gerald /ˈd͡ʒɛɹəld/ pn
Gérald
male given name

Geraldine pn
Géraldine
female given name

Gerard /d͡ʒəˈɹɑɹd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɑːd/ pn
Gérard
male given name

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ adj
allemand Allemand
of or relating to the country of Germany
of or relating to the German people
of or relating to the German language

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ n
Allemand Allemande
member of the Germanic ethnic group which is the most populous ethnic group in Germany
Allemand Allemande allemand
native or inhabitant of Germany; person of German citizenship or nationality
Germaine Germain
member of a Germanic tribe

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ pn
allemand Allemand
the German language

German Democratic Republic pn
République démocratique allemande
East Germany from 1949 to 1990

German Empire pn
Empire allemand
Germany between 1871 and 1918

German Spaniel n
chien d'oysel allemand
dog breed

German shepherd n
berger allemand berger alsacien berger d'Alsace
breed of dog

German vice n
vice allemande

German wheel n
roue allemande
An apparatus made of two large rings joined by a set of parallel bars.

Germania pn
Germanie
historical region

Germanic /d͡ʒɜːˈmæn.ɪk/ /d͡ʒɝˈmæn.ɪk/ adj
germanique
relating to the Germanic peoples
relating to the language or group of languages known as Germanic
having German characteristics

Germanic /d͡ʒɜːˈmæn.ɪk/ /d͡ʒɝˈmæn.ɪk/ pn
germanique
group of Indo-European languages
early language

Germanism n
germanisme
a word or idiom of the German language

Germanist n
germaniste
person who studies Germanic languages and cultures

Germanization n
germanisation
Making more German

Germanize /ˈdʒɜːmənaɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmənaɪz/ v
germaniser
make more German

Germanness n
germanité
being German

Germano- prefix
germano-
relating to Germany and German culture

Germanomania n
germanomanie

Germanophobia n
antigermanisme germanophobie
hatred or fear of Germany or anything German

Germanophone adj
germanophone
German-speaking

Germanophone n
germanophone
German speaker

Germany /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mə.ni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mə.ni/ pn
Allemagne
country in Central Europe

Germinal /ˈdʒɜːmɪnəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmənəl/ pn
germinal
the seventh month of the French Republican Calendar

Gers pn
Gers
French department

Gertrude /ˈɡɝtɹud/ pn
Gertrude
female given name

Gervase pn
Gervais
male given name

Gesamtkunstwerk n
œuvre d'art totale spectacle total théâtre total
operatic performance

Gethsemane /ɡɛθˈsɛməni/ pn
Gethsémané
garden in ancient Jerusalem

Ghana /ˈɡænə/ /ˈɡɑnə/ /ˈɡɑːnə/ pn
Ghana
The Republic of Ghana

Ghanaian /ɡɑː.ˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑ.ni.ən/ adj
ghanéen
of, from, or pertaining to Ghana or the Ghanaian people

Ghanaian /ɡɑː.ˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑ.ni.ən/ n
Ghanéen Ghanéenne
person from Ghana or of Ghanaian descent

Ghani pn
Ghani

Gheg /ɡɛɡ/ pn
guègue
language

Ghent /ˈɡɛnt/ pn
Gand
capital city of the province of East Flanders, Belgium

Ghibelline /ˈɡɪbəlaɪn/ /ˈɡɪbəlin/ /ˈɡɪbələn/ /ˈɡɪbɪlaɪn/ n
Gibelin Gibeline gibelin gibeline
member of a medieval Italian faction that supported the German emperors

Ghislaine /ɡɪˈleɪn/ /ɡɪˈlɛn/ pn
Ghislaine Ghyslaine
female given name

Ghost Festival pn
fête des fantômes
Taoist festival

Ghost of Christmas Past pn
fantôme des Noëls passés
the fictional ghost

Ghoti n
ghoti
Ghoti people

Gianluca pn
Jean-Luc

Gibraltar /d͡ʒɪˈbɹɒltə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒɪˈbɹɔːltə(ɹ)/ pn
Gibraltar
British overseas territory

Gibraltarian /dʒɪ.bɹɔːlˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ adj
gibraltarien
of or pertaining to Gibraltar

Gibraltarian /dʒɪ.bɹɔːlˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ n
Gibraltarien Gibraltarienne
native or inhabitant of Gibraltar

Gibranian adj
gibranien
of or relating to Kahlil Gibran

Gideon /ˈɡɪd.i.ən/ pn
Gédéon
biblical character
male given name

Gila monster /ˈhilə ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈhiːlə ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ n
monstre de Gila
Heloderma suspectum

Gilan pn
Guilan
a province of Iran

Gilbert /ˈɡɪlbɚt/ pn
Gilbert
male given name

Gilbertese pn
gilbertin
language

Gildas pn
Gildas
given name

Gilead /ˈɡɪliæd/ /ˈɡɪliəd/ pn
Galaad Guilead
Biblical region east of the Jordan

Giles /d͡ʒaɪlz/ pn
Gilles Égide
male given name

Gilgal pn
Guilgal
Gilgal

Gillett pn
Guillot
equivalent surnames, from forms of William

Gingras /ˈd͡ʒiŋɡɹəs/ pn
Gingras

Giraud pn
Giraud

Giro d'Italia /ˌdʒiɹoʊ d‿ɪˈtæljə/ /ˌdʒɪəɹəʊ d‿ɪˈtaljə/ pn
Tour d'Italie
annual cycling race in Italy

Giroir pn
Giroir

Girona /d͡ʒɪˈɹoʊnə/ pn
Gironne Gérone
city in Catalonia

Gironde /dʒɪˈɹɒnd/ /d͡ʒɪˈɹɑnd/ /ʒɪˈɹɒnd/ pn
Gironde
French department in New Aquitaine

Girondin n
girondin girondine
someone from Gironde

Giroud pn
Giroud

Giroulx pn
Giroulx

Giscardian adj
giscardien

Giselle /dʒɪˈzɛl/ /ʒɪˈzɛl/ pn
Giselle Gisèle
female given name

Giverny pn
Giverny
a village in Eure, France

Giza /ˈɡiːzə/ pn
Gizeh
city in Egypt

Glace Bay pn
Baie de Glace
harbour
Glace Bay
electoral riding
town

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
glagolitique
of or pertaining to the Glagolitic alphabet

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ n
glagol alphabet glagolitique glagolitsa
the oldest known Slavonic alphabet

Glarus pn
Glaris
canton of Switzerland

Glasgow /ˈɡlaz.ɡo/ /ˈɡles.kə/ /ˈɡlez.ɡə/ /ˈɡlæs-/ /ˈɡlæz-/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡoʊ/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡəʉ/ /ˈɡlɐːz.ɡɐʉ/ /ˈɡlɐːz.ɡəʉ/ /ˈɡlɑːs-/ /ˈɡlɑːz.ɡəʊ/ /ˈɡlɛz.ɡɐʉ/ pn
Glasgow
largest city of Scotland

Glastonbury /ˈɡlæstənbɹi/ /ˈɡlɑːstənbɹi/ pn
Glastonbury
town in Somerset, South West England

Glaswegian /ɡlaz.ˈwiːdʒən/ adj
glasgovien glasvégien glaswégien

Glaswegian /ɡlaz.ˈwiːdʒən/ n
Glasgovien Glasgovienne Glaswégien Glaswégienne
native or resident of Glasgow

Global Positioning System pn
Global Positioning System
system which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location

Globish /ˈɡloʊbɪʃ/ /ˈɡləʊbɪʃ/ pn
globish
simplified version of English

Gloucestershire /ˈɡlɑstəʃɚ/ /ˈɡlɑstɚʃaɪɹ/ /ˈɡlɒstəʃə/ pn
Gloucestershire

Gluckian adj
gluckien
of or pertaining to Christopher Willibald Gluck

Gnosticism /ˈnɑstəsɪzəm/ /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ n
gnosticisme
Gnosticism

Goa pn
Goa
state in western India

Gobi pn
Gobi
desert

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɔːd/ n
Dieu
an omnipotent being

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɔːd/ pn
Dieu
single male deity of duotheism

God Almighty interjection
Dieu tout-puissant
Exclamation of surprise or astonishment.

God Emperor pn
Empereur-Dieu

God bless you interjection
que Dieu te bénisse
said as a short prayer for the recipient
à tes souhaits à vos souhaits
said to somebody who has sneezed

God forbid interjection
Dieu nous en préserve Grands dieux, non! à Dieu ne plaise
Don't let it be

God helps those who help themselves proverb
aide-toi, le ciel t'aidera
good fortune comes to those who make an effort to accomplish things

God knows phraseologicalUnit
Dieu sait
Only known to God; only known to the gods

God object n
God object objet omniscient

God the Father pn
Dieu le Père
person of the Trinity
God or God the Father

God the Holy Ghost pn
Dieu le Saint-Esprit
person of the Trinity

God the Son pn
Dieu le Fils
the person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ

God willing interjection
Dieu veuille Dieu voulant s'il plaît à Dieu si Dieu le veut bien si Dieu veut
God willing

God works in mysterious ways proverb
les voies de Dieu sont impénétrables les voies du Seigneur sont impénétrables
a situation may be beneficial later

God-fearer n
craignant-Dieu
God-fearer

God-fearing adj
craignant Dieu religieux
following the precepts of a religious practice and respects and reveres god and his authority

Godbout pn
Godbout

Goddess /ˈɡɒdɛs/ pn
Déesse
single goddess of monotheism
single goddess of ditheism

Godfrey /ˈɡɑdfɹi/ /ˈɡɒdfɹi/ pn
Godefroy
male given name

Godin pn
Godin

Godspeed /ˌɡɑdˈspid/ /ˌɡɒdˈspiːd/ interjection
bon courage bonne chance que Dieu soit avec toi/vous
used, especially at a parting, to express the wish that the outcome of the actions of a person (typically someone about to start a journey or a daring endeavour) is positive for them

Godzilla /ɡɑdˈzɪlə/ /ɡɒdˈzɪlə/ pn
Godzilla
Japanese science-fiction monster

Goebbelsian adj
goebbelsien goebbelsiene
of or pertaining to Joseph Goebbels

Goethe /ˈɡɜːtə/ pn
Goethe
surname

Goethean adj
goethien
relating to Goethe

Goguryeo /ɡoʊˈɡʊəɹioʊ/ pn
Goguryeo Koguryo
ancient kingdom on the Korean Peninsula

Goh pn
Gôh
region of Cote d'Ivoire

Goidel /ˈɡɔɪd(ə)l/ n
Goïdel
a member of the Goidelic division of Celtic languages

Goidelic /ɡɔɪˈdɛlɪk/ adj
goïdelique
relating to the Gaels

Goidelic /ɡɔɪˈdɛlɪk/ n
gaélique goïdelique
division of the Celtic languages

Goiás pn
Goiás
state in central-western Brazil

Golaghat /ˈɡoʊləˌɡɑːt/ /ˌɡoːlɑːˈɡʱɑːt/ pn
Golaghat
city

Golconda /ɡɑlˈkɑndə/ /ɡɒlˈkɒndə/ pn
Golconde Golkonda
ruined city in Telangana, India

Gold Coast pn
Gold Coast
in Australia

Golden Fleece /ˈɡoʊl.dən fliːs/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən fliːs/ [ˈɡɒʊ̯ɫ.dn̩ ˈfliːs] [ˈɡəɫ.dn̩ ˈfliːs] pn
Toison d'or
in mythology
order of chivalry in Burgundy, Spain and Austria

Golden Horde pn
Horde d'Or
the Mongol khanate

Golden Horn pn
Corne d'Or
waterway and inlet

Golden Retriever n
golden retriever retriever golden
breed of dog

Golden Triangle pn
triangle d'or
region of prosperity bounded by three points

Golden Week pn
Golden Week semaine d'or
holiday

Goldilocks /ˈɡəʊldilɒks/ pn
Boucles d'or
fairy tale character

Goldonian adj
goldonien

Golgi apparatus n
appareil de Golgi
organelle

Golgotha /ɡɒlˈɡɒθə/ /ˈɡɒlɡəθə/ pn
Golgotha
the crucifixion hill

Goliard n
goliard
wandering student

Goliath /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/ pn
Goliath
biblical giant

Gomel pn
Gomel
city

Gomorrah /ɡəˈmɔɹ.ə/ /ɡəˈmɔː.ɹə/ pn
Gomorrhe
city in the Middle East

Gondi pn
gondi
language

Gondwana /ɡɑndˈwɑnə/ /ɡɒndˈwɑːnə/ pn
Gondwana
southern supercontinent

Good Friday pn
vendredi saint Vendredi saint
The Friday before Easter Sunday, the commemoration of the day on which Christ was crucified

Good Samaritan n
Bon Samaritain
kind person
subject of the parable

Good Samaritan law n
loi du bon Samaritain
law that exempts from legal liability
law that requires to provide aid to persons

Goofy pn
Dingo
Disney character

Google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ pn
Google
Google

Goose Village pn
Village-aux-Oies

Gorbachev pn
Gorbatchev
Russian surname

Gorbachevian adj
gorbatchévien

Gordian knot /ˈɡoʊɹdɪən ˈnɑt/ /ˈɡɔːdɪən ˈnɒt/ n
nœud gordien
intricate problem
mythical knot

Gorean n
goréen
adjective

Gori pn
Gori
a city in eastern Georgia

Gorinchem pn
Gorinchem
city in South Holland

Gorizia pn
Gorizia
town & province

Gorno-Altaysk pn
Gorno-Altaïsk
town, centre of the Altai Republic, Russia

Gorstian pn
Gorstien

Gortyn pn
Gortyne
ancient city

Gosplan /ˈɡɒsplæn/ pn
Gosplan

Goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ n
Goth Gothe
member of the East Germanic people

Gothenburg /ˈɡɑθn̩bɝɡ/ /ˈɡɒθn̩bɜːɡ/ pn
Göteborg Gothembourg
city on the west coast of Sweden

Gothenburger n
Gothembourgeois Gothembourgeoise
person from, or an inhabitant of, Gothenburg

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒθ.ɪk/ adj
gothique
of or relating to the architectural style
of or relating to a style of fictional writing
of or relating to the Goths

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒθ.ɪk/ pn
gotique gothique
extinct Germanic language

Gotland pn
Gotland
island of Sweden

Goyaesque adj
goyesque

Goyaesquely adv
goyesquement
in a Goyaesque manner

Gozo /ˈɡoʊzoʊ/ /ˈɡəʊzəʊ/ pn
Gozo
island

Grace /ɡɹeɪs/ pn
Grace
female given name

Graeco-Roman wrestling n
lutte gréco-romaine
one of the two Olympic styles of wrestling, forbidding attacks below the waist

Gramscian /ˈɡɹæmʃən/ adj
gramscien gramsciste
of Antonio Gramsci and his works

Gran Canaria pn
Grande Canarie
island in the Canary Islands

Granada /ɡɹəˈnɑː.də/ pn
Grenade
city in Spain

Granato pn
Granato

Grand pn
Legrand
equivalent surnames

Grand Canyon pn
Grand Canyon
large national park and gorge

Grand Cross n
grand-croix
decoration
recipient

Grand Duchy of Lithuania pn
Grand-duché de Lituanie
former European state

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg pn
Grand-Duché de Luxembourg
official name of Luxembourg

Grand Est pn
Grand Est
region of France

Grand Master n
grand maître
title

Grand Prix /ɡɹæn(d) ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɑn ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɑ̃ ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɒn ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɒ̃ ˈpɹiː/ n
Grand Prix
any of several international races, especially one of a series for Formula One racing cars

Grand Slam pn
Grand Chelem grand-chelem
tennis

Grande Prairie pn
Grande Prairie
city in Alberta, Canada

Grande-Terre pn
Grande-Terre
island

Grandmaster n
grand maître
highest title for chess player

Grandmummy pn
Bonne-Maman
Grandmother

Grandpappy pn
Bon-Papa
Grandfather

Grasse pn
Grasse
town

Graves' disease n
maladie de Graves maladie de Graves-Basedow
hyperthyroidism accompanied by protrusion of the eyeballs

Graz /ɡɹɑːts/ pn
Graz
city

Great Barrier Reef pn
grande barrière de corail
Great Barrier Reef

Great Bear pn
Grande Ourse
a bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky

Great Britain pn
Grande-Bretagne
island
United Kingdom

Great Dane n
dogue allemand
mastiff

Great Depression pn
Grande Dépression
economic collapse

Great Feasts pn
Douze Grandes Fêtes
twelve feasts of the Eastern Orthodox Church

Great Game pn
Grand Jeu
the strategic rivalry and conflict

Great Hours n
office des Grandes Heures
a particularly solemn celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church

Great Lakes pn
Grands Lacs
a group of five lakes on the United States–Canada border

Great Leap Forward pn
Grand Bond en avant
Great Leap Forward (in China)

Great Lent pn
Grand Carême
Great Lent

Great Plains pn
Grandes Plaines
region

Great Pyramid of Giza pn
pyramide de Khéops
the largest and most famous of the Egyptian pyramids

Great Pyrenees n
chien de montagne des Pyrénées
dog breed

Great Russia pn
Grande Russie
the territories of "Russia proper"

Great Russian adj
grand-russien
of or pertaining to Great Russia
of or pertaining to Great Russians, the language of Great Russia

Great Russian n
Grand-Russien Grand-Russienne Grande-Russienne
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Great Russia

Great Russian pn
grand-russien
Russian language, esp. when considered mutually intelligble with Ukrainian and Belarusian

Great Salt Lake pn
Grand Lac Salé
saltwater lake

Great Satan pn
Grand Satan
pejorative: United States of America

Great Successor pn
grand successeur
Kim Jong-un

Great Vowel Shift pn
grand changement vocalique
major change in the pronunciation of the English language

Great Wall of China pn
Grande Muraille Grande Muraille de Chine
Chinese fortification

Great War pn
Grande Guerre
epithet for World War I

Greater Antilles pn
Grandes Antilles
Caribbean islands

Greater Armenia pn
Grande Arménie
Greater Armenia

Greater Caucasus /ˈɡɹeɪtə(ɹ) ˈkɔːkəsəs/ [ˈɡɹ̠ʷeɪ̯ɾɚ ˈkʰɔkəsəs] pn
Grand Caucase
mountain range

Greater Iran pn
Grand Iran
territory of historical Persia

Greater London pn
Grand Londres
administrative area

Greater Manchester pn
Grand Manchester
county in northwest England

Greater Middle East pn
Grand Moyen-Orient
countries of the Muslim world centred on the Middle East and excluding those in Oceania

Greater Poland pn
Grande-Pologne
region of Poland

Greater Poland Voivodeship pn
voïvodie de Grande-Pologne
Greater Poland Voivodeship

Greater Syria pn
Grande Syrie
region in the Middle East

Grecism /ˈɡɹiːsɪzəm/ n
hellénisme
word or idiom of the Greek language used in another language

Greco- /ˈɡɹikoʊ-/ /ˈɡɹɛkoʊ-/ prefix
gréco-
relating to Greece or Greek

Greco-Egyptian adj
gréco-égyptien
of or pertaining to Greece and/or Egypt

Greco-Latin /ˌɡɹiːkəʊˈlæt.ɪn/ /ˌɡɹɛkoʊˈlæt.n̩/ adj
gréco-latin

Greco-Roman /ˌɡɹiːkəʊˈɹəʊmən/ /ˌɡɹɛkoʊˈɹoʊmən/ adj
gréco-romain
of or pertaining to Greek or Roman culture

Greece /ɡɹiːs/ pn
Grèce
country in Southeastern Europe

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ adj
grec grecque
of or relating to Greece, its people, its language, or its culture

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ n
grec grecque grecques
person from Greece or of Greek descent

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ pn
grec
language of the Greek people

Greek Catholic adj
grec-catholique
of or relating to the Greek Catholic Church

Greek Orthodox adj
grec-orthodoxe
of or relating to the Greek Orthodox Church

Greek Orthodox Church pn
Eglise orthodoxe grecque
group of Eastern Orthodox churches

Greek calends n
aux calendes grecques
never (translations include the leading preposition)

Greek fire n
feu grégeois
flammable substance

Greekness n
grécité
state or condition

Green Party pn
Parti vert
particular green party of a country or region

Green Revolution pn
révolution verte

Green Zone pn
zone verte
District of Baghdad

Greenland /ˈɡɹiːn.lænd/ /ˈɡɹiːn.lənd/ pn
Groenland
a large self-governing island in North America

Greenland shark n
requin du Groenland
Somniosus microcephalus

Greenlander n
Groenlandais Groenlandaise
a person from Greenland or of Greenlandic descent

Greenlandic adj
groenlandais
of, from, or pertaining to Greenland, its people or language

Greenlandic pn
groenlandais
language

Greenwich /ˈɡɹinwɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɡɹɛnɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɹɛnɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɡɹɪnɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɹɪnɪt͡ʃ/ pn
Greenwich
east London town

Gregoire pn
Grégoire

Gregorian calendar pn
calendrier grégorien
calendar

Gregorian chant n
chant grégorien
unaccompanied monotonic singing style

Gregory /ˈɡɹɛɡəɹi/ pn
Grégoire Grégory
male given name

Grenada /ɡɹəˈneɪdə/ pn
Grenade
Caribbean country

Grenadian /ɡɹəˈneɪdi.ən/ adj
grenadien grenadienne
pertaining to Grenada

Grenadian /ɡɹəˈneɪdi.ən/ n
Grenadien Grenadienne
A person from Grenada

Grenelle pn
Grenelle

Grenier pn
Grenier

Grenoble /ɡɹəˈnoʊbəl/ /ɡɹəˈnəʊbəl/ pn
Grenoble
French commune in Isère

Gressoney-La-Trinité pn
Gressoney-La-Trinité
town in Italy

Gressoney-Saint-Jean pn
Gressoney-Saint-Jean
town in Italy

Gretel pn
Magali Margot
given name
Margot
character in the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel

Gretzky n
Gretzky Wayne Gretzky
ice hockey

Gretzky pn
Gretzky
surname

Grevenmacher pn
Grevenmacher
city

Grey Cup pn
Coupe Grey

Grim Reaper /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹi.pɚ/ /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹiː.pə/ pn
Faucheuse Grande Faucheuse Mort ange de la mort
personification of Death

Grimm's law pn
loi de Grimm
sound change that affected the Proto-Indo-European stop consonants in the development of Proto-Germanic

Grisons pn
Grisons
canton of Switzerland

Grodno pn
Grodno Hrodna
city

Grondin pn
Grondin

Groningen pn
Groningue
city
province

Groom of the Stool /ˈɡɹum əv ðə ˈstul/ /ˈɡɹuːm əv ðə ˈstuːl/ pn
porte-coton
official responsible for helping the English monarch use the toilet

Gros Michel n
Gros Michel Grosse Michel

Groseilliers pn
Groseilliers

Grosseto pn
Grosseto
province
town

Grothendieckian adj
grothendieckien
of or relating to Alexander Grothendieck

Groulx pn
Groulx

Groundhog Day pn
jour de la marmotte
festival

Grozny pn
Grozny
city in Russia

Grus pn
Grue
spring constellation of the southern sky

Gruyère /ɡriˈjɛɹ/ /ɡruˈjɛɹ/ /ˈɡruːjɛː/ /ˈɡruːɛː/ n
gruyère
type of cheese

Gryffindor n
Gryffondor
Gryffindor House Harry Potter

Guadalajara /ˌɡwɑdələˈhɑɹə/ /ˌɡwɑːdələˈhɑːɹə/ pn
Guadalajara
city in Jalisco, Mexico
city in Spain

Guadalcanal /ˌɡwɑː.dəl.kəˈnɑːl/ pn
Guadalcanal
Pacific island

Guadalquivir /ˌɡwɑdəlkiˈvɪɹ/ /ˌɡwɑdəlˈkwɪvɚ/ /ˌɡwɑːdəlkɪˈvɪə/ pn
Guadalquivir
river in southern Spain

Guadeloupe /ɡwɑdə.ˈlʊp/ /ɡwɑːdə.ˈluːp/ /ˌɡwɑːdə.ˈluːp/ pn
Guadeloupe
overseas department and region of France
island

Guadeloupean adj
guadeloupéen
of, from, or pertaining to Guadeloupe

Guadeloupean n
Guadeloupéen Guadeloupéenne guadeloupéen guadeloupéenne
person from Guadeloupe

Guadiana /ɡwɑdˈjɑnə/ /ˌɡwɑdiˈɑnə/ /ˌɡwɑːdɪˈɑːnə/ pn
Guadiana
river in Spain and Portugal

Guam /ɡwæm/ /ɡwɑm/ /ɡwɑːm/ /ɡwɒm/ pn
Guam
Territory of Guam

Guamanian /ɡwɑːˈmeɪni.ən/ /ɡwɑːˈmeɪnjən/ n
Guamais Guamaise Guamanien Guamanienne Guamien Guamienne
person from Guam

Guangzhou /ɡwæŋˈdʒəʊ/ /ˈɡwɑŋˈd͡ʒoʊ/ pn
Canton Guangzhou
Chinese city

Guatemala /ˌɡwɑː.təˈmɑː.lə/ pn
Guatemala
country in Central America

Guatemala City pn
Guatemala Ville de Guatemala
capital of Guatemala

Guatemalan adj
guatémaltèque
of, from, or pertaining to Guatemala or its people

Guatemalan n
Guatémaltèque
person

Guebre n
guèbre

Guelma pn
Guelma
city in Algeria

Guelph /ɡwɛlf/ n
guelfe Guelfe
member of a medieval Italian faction that supported the Pope

Guelphic adj
guelfe

Gueltas pn
Gueltas
a village in Morbihan, France

Guelwongo pn
Guelwongo Guélwongo
Guelwongo (city in Burkina Faso)

Guernsey /ˈɡɜːnzi/ /ˈɡɝnzi/ pn
Guernesey
island

Guesdism n
guesdisme

Guesdist adj
guesdiste

Guianan slaty antshrike n
batara tacheté
bird

Guidonian adj
guidonien
Of or relating to Guido of Arezzo

Guillain-Barré syndrome /-bɑɹˈeɪ-/ /ɡiːˈæn bəˈɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ɡiːˈɑːn-/ /ˈɡiːlæn ˈbɑɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
syndrome de Guillain-Barré
rapid-onset muscle weakness resulting from impaired peripheral nervous system function

Guillotin pn
Guillotin

Guinea /ˈɡɪniː/ pn
Guinée
short form of the Republic of Guinea

Guinea-Bissau pn
Guinée-Bissau Guinée-Bissao
Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Guinean n
Guinéen Guinéenne
someone from Guinea or of Guinean descent

Guinevere /ˈɡwɪ.nə.vɪə/ /ˈɡwɪ.nə.vɪɹ/ pn
Guenièvre
female given name
wife of King Arthur

Guion pn
Guion
French surname

Guipúzcoa pn
Guipuscoa
province

Guiscard pn
Guiscard
sobriquet of Robert of Hauteville

Guizhou /(ˈ)ɡweɪˈd͡ʒoʊ/ pn
Guizhou
province of China

Gujarat /ɡʊ.dʒə.ˈɾaːt̪/ /ˌɡʊd͡ʒəˈɹɑːt/ pn
Gujarat
state in western India

Gujarati /ˌɡuːd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ /ˌɡʊd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ n
Goudjarati Gujarati
person

Gujarati /ˌɡuːd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ /ˌɡʊd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ pn
gujarati goudjarati goujarati
language

Gulbenkian /ɡʊlˈbɛŋkiən/ pn
Gulbenkian
surname

Gulf Stream pn
Gulf Stream
warm ocean current

Gulf War pn
guerre du Golfe
war fought at the Persian Gulf

Gulf of Aden pn
golfe d'Aden
a gulf

Gulf of Alaska pn
golfe d'Alaska
arm of the Pacific Ocean

Gulf of Bothnia /ˌɡʌlf əv ˈbɒθniə/ pn
golfe de Botnie
arm of the Baltic

Gulf of California pn
golfe de Californie mer Vermeille
body of water

Gulf of Finland pn
golfe de Finlande
arm of the Baltic Sea

Gulf of Guinea pn
golfe de Guinée
part of the Atlantic Ocean

Gulf of Lion pn
golfe du Lion
gulf

Gulf of Maine pn
Golfe du Maine golfe du Maine

Gulf of Mexico pn
golfe du Mexique
gulf between USA and Mexico

Gulf of Naples pn
baie de Naples
Mediterranean gulf along the coast of Campania

Gulf of Riga pn
golfe de Riga
inland body of water that is part of the Baltic Sea in eastern Europe and is near Latvia and Estonia

Gulf of Thailand pn
golfe de Thaïlande golfe du Siam
body of water

Gullah /ˈɡʌl.ə/ pn
gullah
the language

Gummy Bears pn
ours gluant
candy

Gunpowder Plot pn
Conspiration des poudres
failed plot to kill the king of England

Gurbantünggüt pn
Dzoosotoyn Elisen Gurbantunggut
desert in Xinjiang

Guria pn
Gourie
region of Georgia

Gustav pn
Gustave
given name

Gutenbergian adj
gutenbergien
of or pertaining to Gutenberg

Guy /ɡaɪ/ pn
Guy
male given name

Guyana /ɡaɪˈæn.ə/ /ɡaɪˈɑː.nə/ pn
Guyana
country

Guyanese /ˌɡaɪəˈniːz/ n
Guyanaise Guyanais
person from Guyana

Guyenne pn
Guyenne
former region

Guzhangian pn
Guzhangien

Guzzo pn
Guzzo

Gwendolen pn
Gwendoline
female given name

Gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ n
tsigane manouche gitan gitane
a member of the Romani people or another nomadic group

Gzhelian /ˈʒɛli.ən/ pn
Gzhélien

Gödel number n
nombre de Gödel
number uniquely assigned to each symbol

Gödel's incompleteness theorem pn
théorème d'incomplétude de Gödel
theorem

Gülenist /ˈɡjulənɪst/ n
güleniste
supporter of social movement

H-hour n
heure H
hour at which major event is set to begin

HC n
CH

HCR pn
HCR
refugees

HDI pn
IDH
initialism of Human Development Index

HDPE n
PEHD
high-density polyethylene

HIIT n
entraînement fractionné de haute intensité
high-intensity interval training

HIS n
SIH
hospital information system

HIV /ˌeɪt͡ʃ.aɪˈviː/ n
VIH
human immunodeficiency virus

HIV negative adj
séronégatif
not having HIV

HIV positive adj
séropositif
infected by the HIV virus

HMCS n
NCSM
Ship designation

HPGP n
HPGP
hydrogen peroxide gas plasma

HQ n
QG
Headquarters

HRM n
DRH
human resources management

HRM pn
MRH
Halifax Regional Municipality

HRT n
THS
Hormone replacement therapy

HSK pn
HSK Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi test d'évaluation de chinois
HSK

HTML pn
HTML
initialism

HTML5 pn
HTML5
initialism

HTTP cookie n
cafteur cookie témoin
packet of information

Haapsalu pn
Haapsalu
town

Haarlem pn
Haarlem Harlem
city in North Holland

Haarlemmermeer pn
Haarlemmermeer
municipality in North Holland

Habakkuk /həˈbæk.ək/ /ˈhæb.ə.kək/ pn
Habacuc
male given name
prophet
Habacuc Habaquq
book of the Bible

Habsburg /ˈhæps.bɜːɹɡ/ adj
habsbourgeois habsbourgeoise
relating to the Habsburg family and dynasty

Habsburg /ˈhæps.bɜːɹɡ/ n
Habsbourg
a member of the Habsburg noble family

Hades /ˈhadiːz/ /ˈheɪdiːz/ pn
Hadès
from Greek mythology
the Greek translation of Sheol

Hadrian /ˈheɪ.dɹiː.(j)ən/ pn
Hadrien
the Roman emperor

Haemus /ˈhiːməs/ pn
Hémos
king of Thrace

Hafezian adj
hafézien
of or pertaining to Hafez

Hagar /ˈheɪɡɑː/ /ˈheɪɡɑːɹ/ pn
Agar
mother of Ishmael

Haggai /ˈhæɡaɪ/ pn
Agée Aggée
book of The Bible

Haidée pn
Haydée
female given name

Haifa pn
Haïfa
a city in northern Israel

Hail Mary n
Je vous salue Marie
prayer

Hainan /haɪˈnæn/ /haɪˈnɑːn/ pn
Hainan Haïnan
province of China

Hainanese chicken rice n
riz au poulet hainanais
rice dish

Hainaut pn
Hainaut
province

Haiti /ˈheɪ.ti/ pn
Haïti
a country in the Caribbean

Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ adj
haïtien
pertaining to the country, people, or language

Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ n
Haïtien Haïtienne
person from Haiti

Haitian Creole n
créole haïtien haïtien
language spoken in Haiti

Hajtamiri pn
Hajtamiri

Hakka /ˈhɑkə/ pn
hakka
Hakka (Kejia) language

Halacha /həlɑːˈhɑː/ /həˈlʌhə/ pn
Halakha halakha
the whole of Jewish law

Halen pn
Haelen Halen
Halen, Belgium

Halicarnassus /ˌhælɪkɑɹˈnæsəs/ pn
Halicarnasse
ancient Greek city

Halifax /ˈhæl.ɪˌfæks/ pn
Halifax
city in Nova Scotia, Canada

Haligonian adj
halifacien
of, from, or pertaining to the town of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
haligonien
of, from, or pertaining to the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Haligonian n
Halifacien Halifacienne
native or inhabitant of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Haligonien Haligonienne
native or inhabitant of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Halkomelem /hɒlkəˈmeɪləm/ pn
halkomelem
Central Salishan language

Halley's Comet /ˌheɪliːz ˈkɒmɪt/ /ˌhæliːz ˈkɒmɪt/ pn
comète de Halley
comet

Halloween /ˌha.ləʊˈiːn/ /ˌha.ləˈwiːn/ /ˌhæ.loʊˈiːn/ /ˌhæ.ləˈwiːn/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈwiːn/ pn
Halloween
October 31st

Ham /hæm/ pn
Cham
a son of Noah and the brother of Japheth and Shem

Hama pn
Hama
a city in Syria

Hamas /həˈmæs/ /həˈmɑs/ pn
Hamas
Palestinian militant group

Hamawi adj
hamiote
of or pertaining to Hama

Hamawi n
Hamiote
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Hama

Hamburg /ˈhæmbɜːɡ/ /ˈhæmbɝɡ/ pn
Hambourg
city and state of Germany
hambourgeois
attributive form - relating to Hamburg

Hamburger /ˈhæmbɜːɡə/ /ˈhæmbɝɡɚ/ n
Hambourgeois Hambourgeoise
A person from Hamburg

Hamdanid adj
hamdanide
relating to the Hamdanids

Hamelin pn
Hamelin
Hamelin, Germany
surname
Hamelin, France

Hamilcar pn
Hamilcar
given name

Hamiltonian path n
chemin hamiltonien
path which visits each vertex exactly once

Hamitic adj
chamitique
relative to the Hamites

Hamlet /ˈhæm.lət/ /ˈhæm.lɪt/ pn
Hamlet
the main character of the play Hamlet

Hamletian adj
hamlétien
of or pertaining to William Shakespeare's play Hamlet

Hammersmith /hæməsmɪθ/ pn
Hammersmith
town in Greater London

Hampshire /ˈhæmpʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæmpʃɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Hampshire
county in the south of England

Han /hæn/ /hɑn/ pn
Dynastie Han
dynasty
Han
Chinese ethnicity

Hanakian adj
hanaque
pertaining to Hanakia

Hanakian n
Hanaque
person from Moravia

Hangeul /ˈhɑnˌɡul/ n
hangeul
Korean phonetic script

Hannah /ˈhænə/ pn
Anne
mother of Samuel

Hannibal /ˈhænɪbəl/ pn
Annibal Hannibal
name

Hanoi /hæˈnɔɪ/ /hɑːˈnɔɪ/ pn
Hanoï
capital of Vietnam

Hanoian /hɑːˈnɔɪ.ən/ /həˈnɔɪ.ən/ adj
Hanoïen

Hanover /ˈhænəvə/ /ˈhænˌoʊvɚ/ pn
Hanovre
German city
kingdom

Hansard /ˈhænsɑːd/ /ˈhænsəd/ /ˈhænsɚd/ n
Hansard
official report of debates and other proceedings in the British and some Commonwealth parliaments

Hanse /hæns/ /hænzə/ n
Hanse
merchant guild

Hanseatic League pn
Hanse Ligue hanséatique
former commercial and military alliance

Hanseatic city n
ville hanséatique
member-city of the Hanseatic League

Hansel pn
Jeannot
fictional character in Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel pn
Hansel et Gretel Jeannot et Margot
the fairy tale

Hansen's disease n
maladie de Hansen
Hansen's disease (only translations that use the name Hansen somehow)

Hanukkah /ˈhæn.ə.kə/ /ˈhɑː.nə.kə/ /ˈhʌ.nʊ.kə/ /ˈxɑː.nə.kə/ pn
Hanoukka Hanoucca
the Jewish festival

Happy Ramadan phraseologicalUnit
bon ramadan
An expression used during Ramadan

Harappan adj
harapéen

Harare pn
Hararé
capital of Zimbabwe

Haratin n
Haratine
a member of a certain North African people

Hardenne pn
Ardenne
surname

Hargeisa pn
Hargeisa
city

Harold /ˈhæɹəld/ pn
Hérault
male given name

Harry /ˈheɹi/ /ˈhæɹi/ /ˈhɛɹi/ pn
Harry
male given name

Harsefeld pn
Harsefeld
municipality in Samtgemeinde Harsefeld, Stade district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Hartley County pn
comté de Hartley
county

Hartley oscillator n
oscillateur Hartley

Harvard /ˈhɑɹvəɹd/ /ˈhɑːvəd/ [(h)äːvəd] [haːvəd] [haːvɪd] pn
Harvard
place name
university
Harvard Harvarde
name

Harvey /ˈhɑ(ɹ)vi/ /ˈhɑːvi/ pn
Hervé
male given name
surname of Norman origin

Haryana /hɑːɹɪˈjɑːnə/ /hʌɹɪˈjɑːnə/ pn
Haryana
state in northern India

Hasdrubal /ˈhæz.dɹʊ.bəl/ pn
Hasdrubal
given name

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan pn
Royaume hachémite de Jordanie
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Hasidism pn
hassidisme
Jewish movement

Haskell /ˈhæskəl/ pn
Haskell
language

Hassānīya pn
hassaniya
Language

Hathor pn
Hathor
ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility

Hatshepsut /hætˈʃɛpsʊt/ pn
Hatchepsout
Egyptian queen

Hatto pn
Hatton
given name

Haumea /haʊˈmeɪ.ə/ /ˌhɑː.uːˈmeɪ.ə/ pn
Hauméa
celestial body

Hausa /ˈhaʊsə/ pn
haoussa Haoussa
language

Hausdorff dimension n
dimension de Hausdorff
type of fractal dimension

Haussmannian adj
haussmannien
of or relating to Georges-Eugène Haussmann

Haussmannization n
haussmannisation
the creative destruction of something for the betterment of society

Haussmannize v
haussmanniser

Haut-Rhin pn
Haut-Rhin
department of France

Haute-Corse pn
Haute-Corse
department of Corsica, France

Haute-Garonne pn
Haute-Garonne
department of France

Haute-Loire pn
Haute-Loire
département of France

Haute-Marne pn
Haute-Marne
department of France

Haute-Savoie pn
Haute-Savoie
department of France

Haute-Saône pn
Haute-Saône
department of France

Haute-Vienne pn
Haute-Vienne
département of France

Hautes-Alpes pn
Hautes-Alpes
department of France

Hautes-Pyrénées pn
Hautes-Pyrénées
department of France

Hauts-de-France pn
Hauts-de-France
region of France

Hauts-de-Seine pn
Hauts-de-Seine
department of France

Havana /həˈvænə/ pn
La Havane
capital city of Cuba

Havana syndrome n
syndrome de La Havane

Havanan adj
havanais
of or relating to Havana

Havanan n
Havanais Havanaise
inhabitant or a resident of Havana

Hawaii /həˈvaɪʔi/ /həˈvɑːʔi/ /həˈwaɪ(j)i/ /həˈwaɪ.i/ /həˈwɑ(j)i/ /həˈwɔ(j)i/ [hʊ̈ˈwaɪ̯(j)i] [hʊ̈ˈwɑ(j)i] [hʊ̈ˈwɔ(j)i] pn
Hawaï
largest of the Hawaiian Islands
Hawaï Hawaii
state of the United States
Hawaï les îles Hawaï
chain of islands

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.jən/ /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ adj
hawaiien hawaïen

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.jən/ /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ n
Hawaiien Hawaïen

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.jən/ /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ pn
hawaïen hawaiien
Hawaiian language

Hawaiian hawk n
buse d'Hawaï
Buteo solitarius

Hawaiian pizza n
pizza hawaïenne
pizza topped with tomato sauce, cheese, pineapple, and back bacon or ham

Hawking radiation n
rayonnement de Hawking
black hole radiation

Hayashi limit n
limite de Hayashi
theoretical upper limit of the radius of a hydrostatically stable star

Headless Horseman pn
cavalier sans tête
mythical figure

Heard Island and McDonald Islands pn
îles Heard-et-MacDonald
uninhabited islands of Australia

Heavenly Father pn
Père céleste
A formal name for the Judeo-Christian God

Hebe /ˈhiːbi/ pn
Hébé
goddess of youth

Hebraic /hiːˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ /hɪˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ adj
hébraïque

Hebraism n
hébraïsme

Hebraist n
hébraïsant hébraïste hébraïsante
a scholar who specializes in the study of the Hebrew language

Hebraization n
hébraïsation

Hebraize v
hébraïser
convert to a Hebrew/Hebraic form

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ adj
hébraïque hébreu
pertaining to the language
hébreu hébraïque
pertaining to the people

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ n
Hébreu
person
hébreu
language

Hebrew Bible pn
Bible hébraïque
the sacred texts of Judaism

Hebrews pn
Hébreux
book of the Bible

Hebridean /ˌhɛbɹəˈdiːən/ /ˌhɛbɹɪˈdiːən/ adj
hébridéen
of or pertaining to the Hebrides

Hebrides /ˈhɛbɹədiːz/ pn
Hébrides
group of islands

Hebron pn
Hébron
city in Palestine

Hecate /ˈhɛkəti/ /ˈhɛkɪt/ pn
Hécate
Greek goddess

Hecatoncheires /ˌhɛkətɒŋˈkaɪɹiːz/ n
Hécatonchires
mythological giants with 100 arms

Hector /ˈhɛktə/ /ˈhɛktɚ/ pn
Hector
Trojan hero
male given name

Hecuba /ˈhɛkjʊbə/ pn
Hécube
the wife of King Priam

Hedone pn
Hédoné
Goddess of sensual pleasures

Hedwig pn
Edwige Havoise
female given name

Hegel /ˈheɪɡəl/ pn
Hegel
surname

Hegelian /heɪˈɡeɪlɪən/ /heɪˈɡiːlɪən/ /həˈɡeɪli.ən/ /hɪˈɡiːlɪən/ adj
hégélien hegelien hegélien hégelien
of or pertaining to Hegel's ideas

Heideggerian adj
heideggerien heideggérien
of or pertaining to Martin Heidegger

Heideggerianize v
heideggerianiser heideggérianiser
to make Heideggerian

Heidelberg /ˈhaɪdəlbɜːɡ/ pn
Heidelberg
city

Heisenberg uncertainty principle pn
principe d'incertitude d'Heisenberg
physical principle

Hejaz pn
Hedjaz
area

Hel pn
Hel
goddess of the realm of the dead

Helen /ˈhɛlən/ pn
Hélène
female given name
(Greek mythology) the daughter of Zeus and Leda

Helenus pn
Hélénos
the son of King Priam

Heligoland /ˈhɛlɪɡoʊlænd/ /ˈhɛlɪɡə(ʊ)ˌlənd/ pn
Heligoland
island

Heliogabalus /ˌhiː.li.oʊˈɡæb.ə.ləs/ /ˌhiː.li.əʊˈɡæb.ə.ləs/ /ˌhiː.li.əˈɡæb.ə.ləs/ pn
Héliogabale
a Roman emperor

Helios /ˈhiːliɒs/ pn
Hélios
god

Hellas pn
Grèce Hellade
Greek name for Greece

Hellenic /həˈlɛnɪk/ adj
hellène hellénique
of or relating to the ancient Greek culture and civilization
hellénique
of or relating to Hellas or the Hellenes

Hellenic /həˈlɛnɪk/ pn
hellénique
language

Hellenic Republic pn
République hellénique
official name of Greece

Hellenism n
hellénisme
modern religion

Hellenist /ˈhɛl.ə.nɪst/ /ˈhɛl.ɪ.nɪst/ n
helléniste
specialist in the study of Greek culture or history

Hellenistic /ˈhɛlənɪstɪk/ adj
hellénistique
of or relating to a period of Greek history

Hellenize v
helléniser
to make Hellenistic

Helleno- prefix
helleno-
relating to Greece of Greek culture

Hellenocentric adj
hellénocentriste
focused on Greeks

Hellespont /ˈhɛl.ɪ.spɒnt/ /ˈhɛl.ɪs.pɑnt/ pn
Hellespont
strait connecting the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea

Heloise /hɛləʊˈiːz/ pn
Héloïse Éloïse

Helsingborg /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɡ/ /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɹ(jə)/ /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɹi/ /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɜːɡ/ /ˌhɛlsɪŋˈbɔːɹi/ pn
Helsimbourg Helsingborg
city in Scania, Sweden

Helsinki /hɛlˈsɪŋ.ki/ pn
Helsinki Helsingfors
the capital city of Finland

Helsinkian adj
helsinkien
of, from, or pertaining to, Helsinki

Helvetian adj
helvète
from the ancient country of Helvetia

Helvetian n
Helvète
someone from ancient country of Helvetia

Helvetii pn
Helvètes
Gallic tribe

Helvetism n
helvétisme
Swiss phrase

Helvétius /hɛlˈviʃəs/ pn
Helvétius
surname

Hemera /ˈhɛməɹə/ pn
Héméra
personification of the day

Hendaye pn
Hendaye
town in France

Henrietta /hɛnˈɹiː.ɛt.ə/ pn
Henriette
feminine form of Henry

Henry /ˈhɛn.ɹi/ pn
Henri
given name

Hepburn pn
méthode Hepburn
romanization system for Japanese

Hephaestus /hɪˈfiːstəs/ /hɪˈfɛstəs, -eɪstəs/ pn
Héphaïstos
Greek god

Her Majesty pronoun
Sa Majesté
title of respect when referring to a queen

Hera /ˈhɪəɹə/ /ˈhɪɹə/ /ˈhɪːɹə/ pn
Héra
queen of the gods, wife of Zeus

Heracles /ˈhɛɹəkliːz/ pn
Héraclès
the son of Zeus

Heraclitus /he(ɪ).ɹɑ(ː)ˈkli(ː).tus/ /hɛɹ.əˈkli(ː).təs/ /ˌhɛɹ.əˈklaɪ.təs/ pn
Héraclite
given name

Heraclius /ˌhɛrəˈklaɪəs/ pn
Héraclius
given name

Herculaneum /ˌhɜɹkjəˈleɪni.əm/ /ˌhɜːkjuˈleɪni.əm/ pn
Herculanum
city in Italy

Herculean /hɜːɹˈkjuːliən/ /ˌhɜːɹkjəˈliːən/ adj
herculéen
of extraordinary might, power, size, etc.
requiring a huge amount of work

Hercules /ˈhɜːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɜːkjʊliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjʊliːz/ pn
Hercule
constellation
The Roman name of Heracles

Hereford /ˈhɛɹɨfəd/ /ˈhɝfɚd/ pn
Hereford
the city

Herm pn
Herm
a commune in France
one of the Channel Islands

Herman /ˈhɜːmən/ /ˈhɝmən/ pn
Armand
given name

Hermaphroditus /hɚˌmæf.ɹəˈdaɪ.təs/ pn
Hermaphrodite
Greek god

Hermenegild pn
Herménégilde

Hermes /ˈhɝmiːz/ pn
Hermès
Greek god Hermes

Hermione /həˈmaɪ.ə.nɪ/ /hɚˈmaɪ.ə.ni/ pn
Hermione
Daughter of Helen and Menelaus, wife of Orestes

Hermitian /hɜː(ɹ)ˈmɪʃən/ adj
hermitien
equal to its transpose conjugate

Herod /ˈhɛɹəd/ pn
Hérode
king

Herodotus /həˈɹɑːdətəs/ /həˈɹɒdətəs/ pn
Hérodote
ancient historian

Herostratus pn
Érostrate
ancient arsonist

Hertz pn
Hertz
surname

Hertzian adj
hertzien
of or pertaining to Heinrich Hertz or his work

Hertzsprung-Russell diagram n
diagramme de Hertzsprung-Russell
plot of the absolute magnitude of stars

Hervey Bay /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vi ˈbeɪ/ pn
Hervey Bay
city in Queensland

Herzeg-Bosnia pn
Herzég-Bosnie
country on the Balkan peninsula

Herzegovina /ˌhɜɹtsəɡoʊˈviːnə/ /ˌhɜːtsəˈɡɒvɪnə/ pn
Herzégovine
Southern wedge of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Hesiod /ˈhiː.si.əd/ /ˈhɛs.i.əd/ pn
Hésiode
Greek poet

Hesperia /hɛˈspɪəɹi.ə/ pn
Hespérie
literally "western land"
one of the Hesperides

Hesperides /hɛˈspɛɹɪdiːz/ n
Hespérides
a group of nymphs

Hesse pn
Hesse
state

Hessian /ˈhɛsɪən/ /ˈhɛsɪɛn/ /ˈhɛʃən/ adj
hessois
pertaining to Hesse

Hessian /ˈhɛsɪən/ /ˈhɛsɪɛn/ /ˈhɛʃən/ n
Hessois
native or inhabitant of Hesse

Hestia /ˈhɛsti.ə/ pn
Hestia
Greek goddess

Hethumid adj
héthoumide
of or pertaining to the Hethumids

Hettangian pn
Hettangien
age/stage of the Jurassic period/system

Heymans pn
Heymans

Hezbollah /-bɒ-/ /ˈhɛz.bə.lə/ /ˌhɛz.bəˈlɑ/ /ˌhɛzˈboʊ.lɑ/ pn
Hezbollah
Lebanese Shia islamic organisation

Hezekiah /ˌhɛzəˈkaɪə/ pn
Ézéchias
biblical king

Hidalgo pn
Hidalgo
surname

Hierocles /ˈhaɪəɹəkliːz/ pn
Hiéroclès
An Ancient Greek-derived male given name

Hieronymus pn
Gérôme Jérôme
male given name

Higgs boson n
boson de Higgs
elementary particle

Higgsino n
higgsino
superpartner of the Higgs boson

High Commission n
haut-commissariat
embassy of a Commonwealth country

High Fens /ˈhaɪ̯ˈfɛnz/ pn
Hautes Fagnes
region in eastern Belgium and western Germany

High German n
haut allemand
Standard High German
any of a group of West Germanic languages

High Holidays pn
grandes fêtes
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, collectively

High Mass n
grand-messe
a Catholic Mass celebrated in full ceremonial form

High Middle Ages pn
Moyen Âge central
period of European history, between the Early Middle Ages and the Late Middle Ages, that saw great social and political change

Highlander n
highlander
inhabitant of the Scottish Highlands

Highlands pn
Hautes-Terres Highlands
area of Scotland

Highness n
altesse
form of address

Highway Code pn
code de la route
road manual

Hijra /ˈhɪd͡ʒɹə/ n
hégire
Muhammad's departure from Mecca

Hilbert space n
espace de Hilbert
a space in mathematics

Hilda /ˈhɪldə/ pn
Hilda
female given name

Hilversum pn
Hilversum
city in North Holland

Himalayan adj
himalayen
of or relating to the Himalayas

Himalayan salt n
sel de l'Himalaya
form of rock salt

Himalayas /hɪˈmɑl.ə.jəz/ /ɦɪ.ˈmaː.lə.jəz/ /ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.əz/ pn
Himalaya
a mountain range of south-central Asia

Himeros pn
Himéros
Greek god attendant to Aphrodite

Hindi /ˈhɪndi/ pn
hindî hindi
language

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ n
hindou hindoue indou indoue
religious adherent

Hinduism /ˈhɪnduɪzəm/ pn
hindouisme indouisme
religion

Hinduphobic adj
hinduphobe
dislike or hatred of Hinduism

Hindustan pn
Hindustan
alternative name for India
northern region of India

Hindustani pn
hindoustani
language

Hippocrates /hɪˈpɒkɹəˌtiːz/ pn
Hippocrate
an Ancient Greek male given name

Hippocratic adj
hippocratique
of Hippocrates

Hippocratic oath n
serment d'Hippocrate
oath sworn by newly-qualified physicians

Hippocrene /ˈhɪpəkɹiːn/ /ˌhɪpəˈkɹiːni/ pn
Hippocrène
Fountain on Mount Helicon

Hippodamian adj
hippodamien

Hirnantian pn
Hirnantien

Hirschsprung's disease n
maladie de Hirschsprung
congenital aganglionic megacolon

His Beatitude pronoun
Sa Béatitude

His Holiness n
Sa Sainteté
honorific title

His Imperial Majesty pronoun
Sa Majesté impériale
His Imperial Majesty

His Majesty pronoun
Sa Majesté
title of respect used when referring to a king

His Royal Highness pronoun
Son Altesse royale
royal title

Hispanic /hɪˈspænɪk/ adj
hispanique
Of or relating to Spanish-speaking people or culture

Hispanic America pn
Amérique hispanique
parts of the Americas which speak Spanish

Hispanicism /hɪˈspænɪsɪzm̩/ n
hispanisme
a Spanish language item as it appears in another language

Hispanicize v
hispaniser
Hispanize, hispanize

Hispaniola /hɪsˌpæniˈoʊlə/ /hɪsˌpæniˈəʊlə/ /ˌhɪspənˈjoʊlə/ pn
Hispaniola
island in the Caribbean

Hispaniolan crossbill n
bec-croisé d'Hispaniola
Loxia megaplaga

Hispano- prefix
hispano-
relating to Spain and Spanish culture

Hispanophone adj
hispanophone
Spanish-speaking

Hispanophone n
hispanophone
speaker

Hitchcockian adj
hitchcockien
of or pertaining to Alfred Hitchcock or his works

Hitler /ˈhɪtlɚ/ pn
Hitler
Adolf Hitler

Hitler Youth pn
Jeunesses hitlériennes

Hitlerian adj
hitlérien
related to Adolf Hitler

Hitlerism n
hitlérisme
political philosophy of Hitler

Hitlerite n
hitlérien hitlérienne
a supporter of Adolf Hitler's regime

Hittite /ˈhɪ.taɪt/ pn
hittite
language

Hlai n
Hlaï
ethnic group in Hainan

Hlai pn
hlaï
language spoken in Hainan

Hlyniany pn
Hlyniany
city

Hmong /h(ə)ˈmɑŋ/ /h(ə)ˈmɒŋ/ /h(ə)ˈmɔŋ/ /ˈmɑŋ/ /ˈmɒŋ/ /ˈmɔŋ/ /ˈmʌŋ/ n
hmong
people

Hoabinhian adj
hoabianien
of or relating to the Hòa Bình culture

Hobbesian adj
hobbesien
relating to Thomas Hobbes or his philosophical theories

Hobbesianism n
hobbesianisme hobbisme
philosophy of Hobbes

Hodgkin's lymphoma n
Lymphome de Hodgkin
malignant lymphoid neoplasm

Hofstadter's law pn
loi de Hofstadter
self-referential adage

Hogwarts /ˈhɒɡ.wɔːts/ /ˈhɒɡ.wəts/ /ˈhɔɡ.wɔɹts/ /ˈhɔɡ.wɚts/ pn
Poudlard
fictional school for learning magic

Hokkaido /hɒˈkaɪdəʊ/ /həˈkaɪdəʊ/ pn
Hokkaido Hokkaïdo
a northern largest island of Japan, or a prefecture based in itself

Holi pn
Holî
Hindu festival

Holiness n
sainteté
used to address the pope

Holland /ˈhɑlənd/ /ˈhɒlənd/ pn
Hollande
region of the Netherlands

Hollywood /ˈhɒl.i.wʊd/ [ˈhɑɫ.i.wʊd] [ˈhɒɫ.i.wʊd] pn
Hollywood
area of Los Angeles
the American motion picture industry

Holmesian adj
holmesien
of or pertaining to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes

Holmesian n
holmesien
fan of Sherlock Holmes

Holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ pn
Holocauste
Shoah
the mass murder of six million Jews by Nazi Germany

Holocene /ˈhɒl.əˌsiːn/ adj
holocène
relating to the epoch from about 11,000 years ago to the present

Holocene /ˈhɒl.əˌsiːn/ pn
Holocène
The Holocene epoch

Holodomor /ˌhɒlədəˈmɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Holodomor
1932–33 famine in Ukraine

Holofernes /hɑːləˈfɝːniːz/ /hɒləˈfɜːniːz/ pn
Holopherne
character in the Book of Judith

Holy Communion pn
eucharistie
Christian sacrament

Holy Family pn
Sainte Famille
Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, and Joseph

Holy Father pn
Dieu le Père
God or God the Father

Holy Grail pn
Saint-Graal Graal
artifact in Christian mythology

Holy Land pn
Terre Sainte
that part of Asia in which most Biblical events are set

Holy Prepuce n
saint Prépuce
Holy Prepuce

Holy Roman Empire pn
Saint-Empire romain de la nation germanique Saint-Empire romain germanique
state

Holy See /ˌhəʊli ˈsiː/ pn
Saint-Siège
episcopal see of the Catholic Church

Holy Spirit pn
Saint-Esprit Esprit-Saint
Christian: person of the Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity pn
Sainte Trinité
the three persons of the Godhead

Holy Week pn
semaine sainte
week preceding Easter

Holy Writ n
Saintes Écritures Bible
Bible

Holy of Holies pn
saint des saints
the most sacred place within a sacred building

Holyokian n
Holyokais
person from Holyoke

Home Office pn
bureau de l'Intérieur
ministry responsible for internal affairs

Home Secretary n
[[secrétaire d'État]] à [[l']]Intérieur

Homer /ˈhoʊməɹ/ /ˈhəʊmə/ pn
Homère
Ancient Greek poet
Omer
A male given name

Homerian adj
homérien homérique
of or relating to Homer

Homeric /hoʊˈmɛɹɪk/ /həʊˈmɛɹɪk/ adj
homérique
resembling or relating to the epic poetry of Homer

Homeric laughter n
rire homérique
boisterous laughter

Homerically adv
homériquement
in a Homeric manner

Homocaust pn
homocaust
mass murder or persecution of homosexuals

Homs /hɒms/ pn
Homs
city in Syria

Homsi /ˈhɒmsi/ adj
homsiote
of or pertaining to Homs

Homsi /ˈhɒmsi/ n
Homsiote
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Homs

Hon. adj
hon.

Honduran adj
hondurien
Pertaining to Honduras

Honduran n
Hondurien Hondurienne
Person from Honduras

Honduras /hɑnˈdjʊɹ.əs/ /hɑnˈdʊɹ.əs/ /hɒnˈdjʊə.ɹəs/ pn
Honduras
a country in Central America

Hong Kong /ˌhɑŋˈkɑŋ/ /ˌhɒŋˈkɒŋ/ /ˌhɔŋˈkɔŋ/ [hɔŋ˥ kʰɔŋ˥] pn
Hong Kong Hongkong Xianggang
coastal administrative region in south-east China

Hongkongese adj
hongkongais
relating to Hong Kong

Hongkou pn
Hongkou
district of Shanghai, China

Honiara /ˌhəʊnɪˈɑːɹə/ pn
Honiara
the capital of the Solomon Islands

Honolulu /ˌhoʊ.nəˈluː.luː/ /ˌhɒn.əˈluː.luː/ pn
Honolulu
the capital of Hawaii

Honorius pn
Honoré Honorius
male given name

Honshu /ˈhɑnʃu/ pn
Honshū
the main island of the Japanese Archipelago

Hooke's law pn
loi de Hooke
principle that stress applied to a solid is proportional to strain produced

Hope /ˈhoʊp/ /ˈhəʊp/ pn
Espérance Nadine Nadège
female given name

Hopi /ˈhoʊ.pi/ /ˈhəʊ.pi/ n
Hopis
tribe

Hopi /ˈhoʊ.pi/ /ˈhəʊ.pi/ pn
hopi
Hopi language

Horace /ˈhɒrɪs/ /ˈhɒɹəs/ /ˈhɔɹəs/ pn
Horace
male given name
poet

Horn of Africa pn
Corne de l'Afrique
peninsula in East Africa

Horned God pn
dieu cornu
Wiccan god

Horologium pn
Horloge
constellation

Horus [hɔːɹəs] pn
Horus
ancient Egyptian god

Hosea /hoʊˈzeɪə/ /ˌhoʊˈziːə/ pn
Osée
book of the Bible
prophet

Hottentot teal n
sarcelle hottentote
Anas hottentota

Houle pn
Houle

Hounslow /haʊnzləʊ/ pn
Hounslow
town in London

House of Commons pn
Chambre des communes
lower house in UK or Canadian parliament

House of Lords pn
Chambre des Lords
upper chamber of UK parliament

House of Representatives pn
Chambre des représentants
lower house of parliament

Houston, we have a problem /ˈ(h)justən ˌwi hæv ə ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈh(j)uːst(ə)n ˌwiː hæv ə ˈpɹɒbləm/ phraseologicalUnit
Houston, nous avons un problème
used to report that a (major) problem has occurred

Houstonian adj
houstonien

Houstonian n
Houstonien Houstonienne

Houthi /ˈhuːθi/ n
Houthi

Houthist adj
houthiste

Huaqiao n
Huaqiao
overseas Chinese

Huard pn
Huard

Hubble constant pn
loi de Hubble
number

Hubble law pn
Loi de Hubble

Hubert /ˈhjubɚt/ pn
Hubert
male given name

Hudson Bay pn
baie d'Hudson
Canadian sea

Hudsonian godwit n
barge hudsonienne
Limosa haemastica

Hue /ˈhweɪ/ pn
Hué
city, province of Vietnam

Huelva /ˈ(h)wɛlvɑ/ pn
Huelva
city and province in Andalusia, Spain

Hufflepuff n
Poufsouffle
Harry Potter house

Hugh /hjuː/ pn
Hugues
male given name

Hugo /ˈhjuɡoʊ/ pn
Hugo
a French surname

Hugolatry n
hugolâtrie
fervent admiration of the works and literary theories of French writer Victor Hugo

Hugolian adj
hugolien
Hugolian

Huguenot /ˈhju.ɡə.nɒt/ /ˈhjuː.ɡə.nəʊ/ [ˈɕu.ɡə.nɒt] n
huguenot huguenote
member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th century

Hui pn
hui
dialect

Hulagu pn
Houlagou
Mongol ruler who conquered much of Western Asia

Hull /hʊl/ /hʌl/ /ʊl/ pn
Hull
city in Quebec

Human Genome Project pn
projet génome humain
Human Genome Project

Humbert /ˈhʌm.bət/ /ˈhʌm.bəɹt/ pn
Humbert
male given name

Humboldt penguin n
manchot de Humboldt
Spheniscus humboldti

Hume's leaf warbler n
pouillot de Hume
Phylloscopus humei

Hun /hʌn/ n
Hun
member of nomadic tribe

Hundred Years' War pn
guerre de Cent Ans
conflict between France and England

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
hongrois
of, from, or pertaining to Hungary

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ n
Hongrois Hongroise hongrois
person from Hungary
hongrois
the language

Hungarian hound n
chien courant de Transylvanie chien courant hongrois
hunting dog

Hungarian notation /hʌŋˈɡɛɹi.ən noʊˈteɪʃən/ n
notation hongroise
Hungarian notation

Hungarism n
hungarisme
fascist movement

Hungary /ˈhʌŋ.ɡəɹ.i/ pn
Hongrie
the country

Hungary water n
eau de la Reine de Hongrie
rosemary, camomile or later lavender in alcohol

Huningue pn
Huningue
commune in Alsace

Hunnic /ˈhʌnɪk/ adj
hunnique
relating to the Huns

Hunnic Empire pn
Empire hunnique

Huntington's disease n
maladie de Huntington
the neurological disease

Hurghada /həɹˈɡæ.də/ /həɹˈɡɑː.də/ pn
Hourghada Hurghada
city in Egypt

Huron /ˈhjɔːɹɒn/ /ˈhjɝɑn/ /ˈhjʊəɹɒn/ /ˈhjʊɹɑn/ n
Huron

Huronian adj
huronien
all senses

Hus pn
Hus
A Czech surname​

Husayn pn
Hussein
Husayn

Hussite n
hussite
follower

Hussitism pn
hussitisme
religious reform movement of the Bohemian Reformation

Hutterite n
huttérite
a member of a communal branch of Anabaptists founded by Jakob Hutter

Hyacinth pn
Hyacinthe
male given name

Hyacinthus /ˌhaɪəˈsɪnθəs/ pn
Hyacinthe
a Spartan youth loved and accidentally killed by Apollo

Hyblaean Mountains pn
montagnes hybléen
mountain range

Hyderabad /ˈhaɪdəɹəbɑːd/ pn
Hyderābād
capital of Telangana

Hydra /ˈhaɪ̯dɹə/ [ˈhaɪ̯dɹə] [ˈhaɪ̯d͡ʒɹə] pn
Hydra Hydre
one of Pluto's moons
Hydre
constellation
Hydre de Lerne
mythical serpent

Hydriot adj
hydriote

Hydrus pn
Hydre mâle
constellation

Hygiea pn
Hygie
Asteroid
Greek goddess of health, cleanliness, and sanitation

Hygieia pn
Hygie
Greek goddess of health, hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation

Hypatia pn
Hypatie
Hypatia of Alexandria

Hyperion /haɪˈpɪɹi.ən/ pn
Hypérion
a Titan, the son of Gaia and Uranus

Hypnos /ˈhɪpnoʊs/ /ˈhɪpnɒs/ pn
Hypnos
Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep

Hypsipyle /hɪpˈsɪpɪliː/ pn
Hypsipyle
Lemnian queen

Hérault pn
Hérault
département
river

I /aɪ/ [aɪ̯] [aː] [ɑe̯] pronoun
je moi
personal pronoun

I Ching /ˌiː ˈt͡ʃɪŋ/ pn
Yi-King
Chinese classic text

I am English phraseologicalUnit
je suis anglais je suis anglaise
I am English

I am HIV positive phraseologicalUnit
je suis séropositif
I am HIV positive

I am a doctor phraseologicalUnit
je suis médecin
I am a doctor (a physician)

I beg your pardon phraseologicalUnit
plaît-il je vous demande pardon pardon

I came, I saw, I conquered phraseologicalUnit
je suis venu, j’ai vu, j’ai vaincu je vins, je vis, je vainquis
used to indicate a total swift victory

I can't find my ... phraseologicalUnit
je ne peux pas trouver ma ... je ne peux pas trouver mes ... je ne peux pas trouver mon ...
I can't find my ...

I can't swim phraseologicalUnit
je ne sais pas nager
I can't swim

I could eat a horse phraseologicalUnit
avoir une faim de loup
I am very hungry

I do phraseologicalUnit
oui
traditional phrase said upon acceptance of marriage

I don't care phraseologicalUnit
je m'en branle je m'en fous je m'en bats les couilles je m’en fiche je ne m'inquiète pas ça m'est égal
I don't care

I don't drive phraseologicalUnit
je ne conduis pas
I don't drive (a car, a vehicle)

I don't eat fish phraseologicalUnit
je ne mange pas de poisson
I don't eat fish

I don't eat meat phraseologicalUnit
je ne mange pas de viande
I don't eat meat

I don't eat pork phraseologicalUnit
je ne mange pas de porc
I don't eat pork

I don't know [m˦˩˦] [ɑɪ̯ ɾoʊ̯(ʔ)t̚ noʊ̯] [ə˦˩˦] phraseologicalUnit
je ne sais pas je sais pas
I don’t know

I don't speak English phraseologicalUnit
je ne parle pas anglais
I don't speak English (specifically English)
je ne parle pas français
I don't speak (fill with the name of the current foreign language)

I don't think so /aɪ dəʊnt θɪŋk səʊ/ /aː doʊnt θɪŋk soʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
je ne crois pas
sarcastic
je ne crois pas je ne pense pas
I think that what has been said is untrue

I don't understand phraseologicalUnit
je ne comprends pas
I don't understand

I don't want it phraseologicalUnit
je ne la veux pas je ne le veux pas
I don't want it

I don't want to buy anything phraseologicalUnit
je ne veux rien acheter
I don't want to buy anything

I hate you phraseologicalUnit
je te déteste je te hais je vous déteste je vous hais
expression of intense dislike

I have AIDS phraseologicalUnit
j'ai le SIDA je suis sidéen je suis sidéenne
I have AIDS

I have a cold /aɪ hæv ə koʊld/ phraseologicalUnit
j'ai un rhume
I have a cold

I have a disability phraseologicalUnit
j'ai un handicap
indicates that the speaker has a disability

I have a fever phraseologicalUnit
j'ai de la fièvre
I have a fever

I have a headache phraseologicalUnit
j'ai mal à la tête
I have a headache

I have a question phraseologicalUnit
j'ai une question
I have a question

I have a toothache phraseologicalUnit
j'ai mal aux dents
I have a toothache

I have asthma phraseologicalUnit
j'ai de l'asthme je fais de l'asthme
I have asthma

I have cancer phraseologicalUnit
j'ai un cancer
I have cancer

I have diabetes phraseologicalUnit
j'ai du diabète je fais du diabète
I have diabetes

I have high blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
je fais de l'hypertension
I have high blood pressure

I have low blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
je fais de l'hypotension
I have low blood pressure

I have no money phraseologicalUnit
je n'ai pas d'argent
I have no money

I kid you not phraseologicalUnit
ce [[n'est]] pas une blague

I know phraseologicalUnit
je le sais je sais je sais bien
response indicating agreement with prior statement before it was made

I know you are but what am I phraseologicalUnit
c'est celui qui dit qui l'est c'est celui qui dit qui y est
assertion that an insult made by the party to whom the phrase is directed is actually true of that party

I like you phraseologicalUnit
je t'aime tu me plais vous me plaisez
I like you

I live in Melbourne phraseologicalUnit
[[je|j']]habite Melbourne [[je|j']]habite à Melbourne je vis à Melbourne
I live in Melbourne (example city)

I lost my glasses phraseologicalUnit
j'ai perdu mes lunettes
I lost my glasses

I lost my handbag phraseologicalUnit
j'ai perdu mon sac à main
I lost my handbag

I lost my keys phraseologicalUnit
j'ai perdu mes clés
I lost my keys

I lost my wallet phraseologicalUnit
j'ai perdu mon portefeuille
I lost my wallet

I love you /aɪ ˈlʌv juː/ phraseologicalUnit
je t'aime je t'adore je vous adore je vous aime
affirmation of romantic feeling
je t'aime je vous aime
affirmation of affection or deep caring

I miss you phraseologicalUnit
tu me manques
I miss you

I must go phraseologicalUnit
je dois y aller
I must go

I need ... phraseologicalUnit
il me faut ... j'ai besoin de ...
I need ... (something)

I need a guide phraseologicalUnit
il me faut un guide de voyage
I need a guide (a written guide)
j'ai besoin d'un guide je cherche un guide
I need a guide (a person who guides)

I need to vomit /aɪ nid tu ˈvɑmit/ phraseologicalUnit
j'ai envie de vomir
I need to vomit

I rest my case phraseologicalUnit
[[j']]en ai fini j'en ai fini de ma démonstration
my argument is proven
point barre un point c'est tout
the previous encapsulates my view

I see phraseologicalUnit
je vois

I see, said the blind man phraseologicalUnit
bien vu l'aveugle
expressing confusion

I think so phraseologicalUnit
je le pense je pense bien je pense que oui
I think so

I think therefore I am phraseologicalUnit
je pense donc je suis
philosophical proof of existence

I told you so phraseologicalUnit
je te l'avais bien dit
told you so!

I want to go to the toilet phraseologicalUnit
j’ai envie d’aller aux toilettes
I want to go to the toilet

I want to know phraseologicalUnit
je veux savoir
I want to know

I was born in ... phraseologicalUnit
je suis né en ... je suis née en ...
I was born in ... (year)
je suis né à ... je suis née à ...
I was born in ... (place name)

I wish phraseologicalUnit
j'aurais aimé que si seulement
I would very much like that to be so

I'd like to kiss you phraseologicalUnit
je voudrais t'embrasser je voudrais vous embrasser
I'd like to kiss you

I'd like to know phraseologicalUnit
je voudrais savoir
phrase

I'll call the police phraseologicalUnit
je vais appeler la police
I'll call the police

I'm ... year(s) old phraseologicalUnit
j'ai ... ans
I am ... year(s) old

I'm American phraseologicalUnit
Je suis américain.
I'm American

I'm British phraseologicalUnit
Je suis britannique
I'm British

I'm Canadian phraseologicalUnit
Je suis Canadien Je suis Canadienne
I'm Canadian

I'm Hindu phraseologicalUnit
je suis hindou je suis hindoue
indicates that the speaker is Hindu

I'm Jewish phraseologicalUnit
je suis juif je suis juive
I'm Jewish (ethnic)
I'm Jewish (religious)

I'm a Buddhist phraseologicalUnit
je suis bouddhiste
I'm a Buddhist

I'm a Catholic phraseologicalUnit
je suis catholique
I'm a Catholic

I'm a Christian phraseologicalUnit
je suis chrétien je suis chrétienne
I'm a Christian

I'm a Muslim phraseologicalUnit
je suis musulman je suis musulmane
I'm a Muslim

I'm a Protestant phraseologicalUnit
je suis protestant je suis protestante
I'm a Protestant

I'm a girl phraseologicalUnit
je suis une femme je suis une fille
I'm a girl

I'm a trans girl phraseologicalUnit
je suis une femme trans je suis une fille trans
I'm a trans girl

I'm a vegan phraseologicalUnit
je suis végétalien je suis végétalienne
I'm vegan

I'm a vegetarian phraseologicalUnit
je suis un végétarien je suis végétarienne
I'm a vegetarian

I'm afraid not phraseologicalUnit
malheureusement pas
unfortunately, no

I'm agnostic phraseologicalUnit
je suis agnostique
I'm agnostic

I'm allergic to aspirin phraseologicalUnit
je suis allergique à l'aspirine
I'm allergic to aspirin

I'm allergic to nuts phraseologicalUnit
je suis allergique aux noix
I'm allergic to nuts

I'm allergic to penicillin phraseologicalUnit
je suis allergique à la pénicilline
I'm allergic to penicillin

I'm allergic to pollen phraseologicalUnit
je suis allergique au pollen
I'm allergic to pollen

I'm an atheist phraseologicalUnit
je suis athée
I'm an atheist

I'm ashamed phraseologicalUnit
j'ai honte
I'm ashamed

I'm bisexual phraseologicalUnit
je suis bisexuel je suis bisexuelle
I'm bisexual

I'm bleeding phraseologicalUnit
je saigne
I'm bleeding

I'm blind /aɪm ˈblaɪnd/ phraseologicalUnit
je suis aveuglé je suis aveuglée
I'm blind

I'm cold phraseologicalUnit
avoir froid
I'm cold

I'm confused phraseologicalUnit
je ne comprends pas
I am confused

I'm deaf /aɪm ˈdɛf/ phraseologicalUnit
je suis sourd je suis sourde
I'm deaf

I'm divorced phraseologicalUnit
je suis divorcé je suis divorcée
I'm divorced

I'm dying phraseologicalUnit
je meurs je vais mourir
I'm dying

I'm fine phraseologicalUnit
je vais bien ça va
response

I'm fine, thank you phraseologicalUnit
moi, je vais bien, merci
expected, polite response to How are you?

I'm full phraseologicalUnit
je suis gavé
I'm full

I'm gay phraseologicalUnit
je suis gai je suis gay
I'm gay

I'm hot phraseologicalUnit
avoir chaud
I'm hot

I'm hungry phraseologicalUnit
j'ai faim
I'm hungry

I'm in love with you phraseologicalUnit
je suis amoureuse de toi je suis amoureuse de vous je suis amoureux de toi je suis amoureux de vous
declaration of romantic feeling

I'm looking for a grocery store phraseologicalUnit
je recherche une épicerie
I'm looking for a grocery store

I'm looking for a job phraseologicalUnit
je cherche du travail je suis à la recherche d'un emploi
I'm looking for a job

I'm lost phraseologicalUnit
je suis perdu je suis perdue
indicates that the speaker is unable to find his or her way

I'm married phraseologicalUnit
je suis marié je suis mariée
I'm married

I'm mute /aɪm ˈmjuːt/ phraseologicalUnit
je suis muet je suis muette
I'm mute

I'm not interested phraseologicalUnit
je ne suis pas intéressé
I'm not interested

I'm not religious phraseologicalUnit
je ne suis pas croyant je ne suis pas croyante je ne suis pas religieuse je ne suis pas religieux
I'm not religious

I'm pregnant phraseologicalUnit
je suis enceinte
I'm pregnant

I'm scared phraseologicalUnit
j'ai peur
I'm scared

I'm sick phraseologicalUnit
je suis malade
I'm sick/ill

I'm single phraseologicalUnit
je suis célibataire
I'm single

I'm sorry phraseologicalUnit
je suis désolé je suis désolée
I'm sorry, I feel bad
pardon je suis désolé je suis désolée
I'm sorry, I apologize

I'm straight phraseologicalUnit
je suis hétéro
I'm straight

I'm thirsty phraseologicalUnit
j'ai soif
I need a drink

I'm tired phraseologicalUnit
je suis fatigué je suis fatiguée
I am tired (in need of rest or sleep)

I'm twenty years old phraseologicalUnit
j'ai vingt ans
I am twenty years old

I'm worried phraseologicalUnit
je suis inquiet je suis inquiète
Indicates that the speaker is worried

I've been raped phraseologicalUnit
on m'a violé on m'a violée
I've been raped

I've been robbed phraseologicalUnit
je me suis fait volé je me suis fait volée
I've been robbed

I've been shot phraseologicalUnit
j'ai reçu une balle j'ai été blessé par balle
I've been shot

I've burned myself phraseologicalUnit
je me suis brulé je me suis brulée
I've burned myself

IBSA pn
IBAS
India, Brazil, and South Africa

ICAO /ˌaɪˈkeɪˌoʊ/ pn
OACI
International Civil Aviation Organization

ICJ pn
CIJ
International Court of Justice

ICU n
réa
intensive care unit

IDF pn
Tsahal
Israel Defense Forces

IDK phraseologicalUnit
JSP

IDP n
PDI
internally displaced person

IE pn
IE
Indo-European

IEC pn
CEI
initialism of International Electrotechnical Commission

IED /ˌaɪ iː ˈdiː/ n
EEI IED
initialism of improvised explosive device

IG n
BIG
inspector general

ILO pn
OIT
International Labour Organization

IMF pn
FMI
International Monetary Fund

IMHO phraseologicalUnit
àmha
in my humble opinion

IOC pn
CIO
initialism of International Olympic Committee

IOU n
reconnaissance de dette
informal promissory note that is not a negotiable instrument

IP address n
adresse IP
number assigned to each computer's network interface

IPA /ˌaɪ.piːˈeɪ/ [ˌaɪ.pʰiːˈeɪ] pn
API
International Phonetic Alphabet

IPCC /aɪ piː siː siː/ pn
GIEC
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

IQ /ˌaɪ ˈkjuː/ n
QI
abbreviation of intelligence quotient

IRCC pn
IRCC
Canadian government agency

IRGC pn
CGRI
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

IS pn
EI
Islamic State, abbreviation

ISBN n
Numéro international normalisé du livre (NINL)
International Standard Book Number

ISIS /ˈaɪsɪs/ pn
Daech EIIL
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

ISP n
fournisseur d'accès à internet
Internet service provider

ISSN n
numéro international normalisé des publications en série
International Standard Serial Number

IT n
informatique
information technology

IU n
UI
initialism of international unit

IUD n
DIU
intrauterine device

IVF n
FIV
in vitro fertilization

IVR n
RI radiologie interventionnelle
Interventional radiology
SVI serveur vocal interactif
interactive voice response

Iamblichean adj
jamblichéen
of or pertaining to Iamblichus

Iamblichus /aɪˈæmblɪkəs/ pn
Jamblique
Syrian Neoplatonist philosopher

Ianthe /aɪˈænθi/ pn
Ianthé
An Oceanid

Iapetus /aɪˈæpɪtəs/ pn
Japet
the Titan
the moon of Saturn

Iași pn
Jassy Iași
city in Romania

Ibadism n
ibadisme
doctrines associated with Ibadis

Iberia /aɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ /aɪˈbɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Ibérie
region south of the Pyrenees
ancient region of Georgia

Iberian adj
ibérique ibère
Native to Iberia

Iberian n
ibère
Native of Iberia

Iberian Peninsula pn
péninsule ibérique
peninsula

Iberian chiffchaff n
pouillot ibérique
Phylloscopus ibericus

Iberian lynx n
lynx d'Espagne lynx ibérique lynx pard lynx pardelle pardelle
Lynx pardinus

Iberomaurusian adj
ibéromaurusien
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

Ibiza /aɪˈbiːθə/ /iˈbiːsə/ /ɪˈbiːsə/ /ɪˈbiːzə/ /ɪˈbiːθə/ pn
Ibiza
island

Ibizan adj
ibizien
from or pertaining to Ibiza

Iblis /ibˈliːs/ pn
Iblis
(Islam) Satan; the Devil

Icarianism n
icarisme

Icarus /ˈɪkəɹəs/ pn
Icare

Iceland /ˈaɪs.lənd/ pn
Islande
country in Europe

Iceland gull n
goéland arctique
Larus glaucoides

Icelander n
Islandais Islandaise
person from Iceland or of Icelandic descent

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ adj
islandais
of or relating to Iceland
of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Iceland
of or relating to the Icelandic language

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ pn
islandais
language

Icelandic Sheepdog n
berger d'Islande berger islandais
Icelandic Sheepdog

Ichabod /ˈɪkəbɒd/ pn
I-Kabod
given name

Ichkeria pn
Itchkérie

Idaho /ˈaɪdəhəʊ/ /ˈaɪdəˌhoʊ/ pn
Idaho
state of the United States

Idist n
idiste
speaker or proponent of Ido

Ido /ˈidoʊ/ pn
ido
artificial language reformed from Esperanto

Idumaea pn
Idumée
region south of Judea inhabited by the Edomites

Igbo /ˈiboʊ/ /ˈiɡ.boʊ/ /ˈiːbəʊ/ pn
igbo ibo
language spoken by Igbo people

Ignatian adj
ignatien
of Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Ignatius /ɪɡˈneɪʃəs/ pn
Ignace
male given name

Ignorantine adj
ignorantin

Igraine pn
Ygraine
mother of King Arthur

Ijekavian pn
iékavien jékavien
Ijekavian dialect(s)

Ik pn
Ik

Ikavian pn
ikavien
dialect or a group of dialects

Il Duce /il ˈdutʃeɪ/ /iːl ˈduːtʃeɪ/ pn
duce
title assumed by Mussolini

Ilkhanate pn
Ilkhanat
Iran ruled by ilkhans between the 13th and 14th centuries

Ilkhanid adj
ilkhanide
relating to the Ilkhans

Ille pn
Ille
river in France

Ille-et-Vilaine pn
Ille-et-Vilaine
department of France

Illinois /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/ /ˌɪləˈnɔɪz/ pn
Illinois
a state of the United States of America

Illyrian /ɪˈliəɹiən/ /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/ adj
illyrien illyrienne
of or pertaining to Illyria or Illyrians

Illyrian /ɪˈliəɹiən/ /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/ n
Illyrien Illyrienne
inhabitant of the ancient Illyria

Ilocano pn
ilocano
language

Iloilo pn
Iloilo
city in the Philippines
province of the Philippines

Ilya pn
Ilia
given name

Imbros /ˈɪmbɹɒs/ pn
Imbros
island

Imereti pn
Iméréthie
region of Georgia

Immaculate Conception pn
immaculée conception
doctrine

Immanuel /ɪˈmænjuəl/ /ɪˈmænjəl/ pn
Emmanuel
figure whose birth is foretold
this figure, regarded as Christ

Imperia pn
Imperia
town and province

Imperial Flanders pn
Flandre impériale
part of Flanders

Inari Sami pn
same d’Inari
language

Inca dove /ˈɪŋ.kə.dʌv/ n
colombe inca
Columbina inca

Incan adj
inca incaïque

Incarnation pn
incarnation
doctrine that the second person of the Trinity assumed human form in the person of Jesus Christ and is fully divine and fully human

Incheon /ˈɪnt͡ʃʌn/ pn
Incheon
a city in South Korea

India /ˈɪn.di.ə/ /ˈɪn.dɪə/ /ˈɪn.dɪə̯/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪ.jaː/ pn
Inde
the country

India ink n
encre de Chine
ink

Indian /ˈɪn.di.ən/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪə̯n/ adj
indien
of or pertaining to India
indien amérindien
of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas

Indian /ˈɪn.di.ən/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪə̯n/ n
Indien Indienne
a person from India
Indien Indienne indien Amérindienne Amérindien amérindien
individual of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas

Indian Ocean pn
océan Indien Océan Indien
the ocean separating Africa, southern Asia, Australia and Antarctica

Indian Peninsula pn
péninsule indienne
peninsula located within the southern tip of India

Indian black-lored tit n
mésange jaune
Machlolophus aplonotus

Indian myna n
martin triste

Indian red n
rouge indien

Indian style adv
en tailleur jambes croisées
cross-legged

Indian summer /ˈɪn.di.ən ˈsʌ.mɚ/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən ˈsʌ.mə(ɹ)/ n
été indien été de la Saint-Martin été des Indiens
stretch of warm days in autumn

Indian sunburn n
brûlure indienne
prank

Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ pn
Indiana
US state

Indianapolis /ɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/ pn
Indianapolis
capital of the State of Indiana, USA

Indianize v
indianiser
to make Indian

Indies /ˈɪndiz/ pn
Indes
historical

Indo- prefix
indo-
Relating to India or Indian

Indo-Aryan pn
indo-aryen
family of languages

Indo-European /ˌɪndəʊˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən/ adj
indoeuropéen indo-européen
of or relating to hypothetical group of peoples having spread Indo-European languages
of or relating to hypothetical parent language of Indo-European language family
of or relating to languages originally spoken in Europe and Western Asia

Indo-European /ˌɪndəʊˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən/ n
indo-européen
member of Proto-Indo-European ethnolinguistic group

Indo-European studies n
études indo-européennes
academic study of the Indo-European languages in relation to Proto-Indo-European, and sometimes of related humanities

Indo-Iranian adj
indo-iranien
Indo-Iranian

Indochina /ˈɪndoʊ̯ˌt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ /ˌɪndoʊ̯ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ pn
Indochine
part of Southeast Asia

Indonesia /-doʊ-/ /-zi.ə/ /ˌɪndə(ʊ)ˈniːʒə/ /ˌɪndəˈniʒə/ pn
Indonésie
country

Indonesian /ˌɪndəˈniːʒən/ adj
indonésien
referring to Indonesia

Indonesian /ˌɪndəˈniːʒən/ n
Indonésien Indonésienne
person
indonésien langue indonésienne
language

Indophilia n
indophilie
love of India, the Indians or Indian culture

Indre pn
Indre
French department

Indre-et-Loire pn
Indre-et-Loire
department of Centre, France

Induan pn
Indusien

Indus /ˈɪndəs/ pn
Indus
the river
Indien
constellation

Indus Valley Civilization /ˈɪn.dəs ˈvæl.i ˌsɪ.vɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ pn
civilisation de la vallée de l'Indus
ancient civilization

Industrial Revolution pn
révolution industrielle
major technological change in the late 18th and early 19th century

Inez pn
Inès
female given name

Information Age pn
ère de l'information
current era

Ingram /ˈɪŋɡɹəm/ pn
Enguerrand
male given name

Ingria pn
Ingrie
region to the south of Karelia

Ingrid pn
Ingrid
female given name

Ingush adj
ingouche
of or pertaining to the Ingush

Ingush n
Ingouche
A member of the Ingush people

Ingush pn
ingouche
Nakh dialect spoken by the Ingush

Ingushetia /ɪŋɡʊˈʃɛtiə/ pn
Ingouchie
federal subject of Russia

Inn pn
Inn
river

Inner Asia pn
Asie intérieure

Inner Mongolia pn
Mongolie intérieure
autonomous region in northern China

Inquisition pn
Inquisition
tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church

Inside Passage pn
Passage Intérieur

Instagram /ˈɪnstəɡɹæm/ pn
Instagram
online photo-sharing service

Instagrammable /ˈɪnstəˌɡræməb(ə)l/ /ˈɪnstəˌɡræməbəl/ adj
instagrammable
visually attractive or interesting such that it lends itself to being photographed and posted on social media

Interlaken pn
Interlaken
town in Switzerland

Interlingua /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋɡwə/ pn
Interlingua interlingua
interlanguage based on Romance languages

International Court of Justice pn
Cour internationale de justice
UN court

International Date Line pn
ligne de changement de date
line on the Earth's surface

International Klein Blue pn
International Klein Blue
deep blue hue achieved through ultramarine pigment and a binder

International Monetary Fund pn
Fonds monétaire international
International Monetary Fund

International Phonetic Alphabet /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəl fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l fəˈnɛɾɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəɫ fəˈnɛtɪk ˈæɫfəˌbɛt] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ fəˈnɛɾɪk ˈæɫfəˌbɛt] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚ-] pn
alphabet phonétique international
standardized symbols for speech

International System of Units pn
Système international d'unités Système international
standard set of basic units of measurement

Internationale /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæˌʃən.əl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈæl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈɑl.eɪ/ pn
Internationale
proletarian song

Internet /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚˌnɛt] pn
Internet
specific internet consisting of the global network of computers

Internet cafe n
cybercafé
place where one can use a computer with Internet

Internet of Things pn
Internet des objets
Internet-like structure connecting everyday physical objects

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
interslave
between Slavs or Slavic nations

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ pn
interslave
auxiliary Slavic language

Inuit /ˈɪnjuːɪt/ /ˈɪnʊɪt/ adj
inuit
of or pertaining to Inuit people, language, or culture

Inuit /ˈɪnjuːɪt/ /ˈɪnʊɪt/ n
Inuit
the people

Inuit Nunangat pn
Inuit Nunangat

Inuktitut /ɪˈnʊktɪtʊt/ pn
inuktitut
language

Inverness pn
Inverness
city in Scotland

Invisible Pink Unicorn pn
Licorne rose invisible
unicorn goddess

Io /ˈaɪoʊ/ pn
Io
moon of Jupiter

Ionia /aɪˈəʊni.ə/ /aɪˈəʊnjə/ pn
Ionie
(historical) Ancient Greek settlement in Asia Minor

Ionian Sea /aɪˈəʊ.ni.ən ˈsiː/ pn
mer Ionienne
European sea

Ionian mode pn
mode ionien
musical mode

Iowa /ˈaɪəweɪ/ /ˈaɪəwə/ pn
Iowa
A state in Midwestern US

Iphigenia /ˌɪfɪd͡ʒɪˈnaɪə/ /ˌɪfɪˈd͡ʒiːnɪə/ pn
Iphigénie
Greek mythological figure

Iqaluit /ɪˈkælʊ.ɪt/ pn
Baie de Frobisher Frobisher Bay Iqaluit
capital of Nunavut

Iraklion pn
Héraklion Iráklion
The capital city of Crete

Iran /aɪˈɹæn/ /ɪˈɹæn/ /ɪˈɹɑːn/ pn
Iran
country in Western Asia

Iranian /aɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /iˈɹɑːni.ən/ /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /ɪˈɹɑːni.ən/ adj
iranien
pertaining to the Iranian languages or the Iranian peoples

Iranian /aɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /iˈɹɑːni.ən/ /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /ɪˈɹɑːni.ən/ n
Iranien Iranienne
person from Iran or of Iranian descent

Iranian studies n
iranologie
an interdisciplinary field dealing with the study of history, literature, art and culture of Iranian peoples

Iranocentric adj
iranocentriste
focused on Iran

Iranologist n
iranologue
scholar specializing in Iranology

Iraq /aɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹak/ /ɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹɑk/ /ɪˈɹɑːk/ pn
Irak Iraq
country

Iraqi adj
iraquien irakien
from or pertaining to Iraq

Iraqi n
Iraquien Iraquienne
person from Iraq

Ireland /ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ [ˈaɪɚlənd] [ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd] [ˈɑɚlənd] [ˈɑɪələnd] [ˈɑɪɚlənd] [ˈəɪɚlənd] [ˈʌɪɚlənd] pn
Irlande
country
island

Irenaeus pn
Irénée
male given name

Irene /aɪˈɹiːn/ pn
Irène
female given name

Iriomote tit n
mésange d'Iriomote
Sittiparus olivaceus

Iris pn
Iris
Greek messenger of the gods
female given name

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ adj
irlandais
pertaining to or originating from Ireland or the Irish people
irlandais gaélique
pertaining to the language

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ pn
Irlandais Irlandaise
the people
irlandais gaélique irlandais
the language

Irish Sea pn
Mer d'Irlande
a sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland

Irish coffee n
Irish coffee
coffee with a dash of whiskey, topped with whipped cream

Irish setter /ˈaɪɹɪʃ ˈsɛt.ə/ n
setter irlandais
a breed of gun dog

Irish wolfhound n
lévrier irlandais
sighthound

Irishman /ˈaɪɹɪʃmən/ n
Irlandais
man from Ireland

Irishness n
irlandicité
quality of state of being Irish

Irishwoman n
Irlandaise
woman from Ireland

Irkutsk /iɹˈkʊtsk/ pn
Irkoutsk
city in Siberia

Iron Age /ˈʌɪən eɪdʒ/ pn
âge du fer
mythology
âge du fer Âge du fer
archaeology

Iron Curtain pn
rideau de fer
the dividing line between western Europe and the Soviet controlled regions

Iroquoian adj
iroquoien
of or pertaining to a Native American language family including the Iroquois and Cherokee

Iroquoian n
Iroquoien
a member of the Iroquois people

Iroquois /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɑː/ /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɔɪ/ /ˈɪɹ.ə.kɔɪ/ n
Iroquois
a person belonging to an Iroquois tribe

Iroquois /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɑː/ /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɔɪ/ /ˈɪɹ.ə.kɔɪ/ pn
Iroquois
any of the Iroquois languages

Iroquois Confederacy pn
Confédération iroquoise Iroquoisie Ligue iroquoise
confederacy of Iroquoian tribes

Irpin pn
Irpin Irpine
city

Irrawaddy /ˈɪɹəˌwɑdi/ pn
Irrawaddy
river that flows through Burma

Irtysh /ˈɪə(ɹ)tɪʃ/ pn
Irtych
river in Siberia

Isaac /ˈaɪzæk/ /ˈaɪzək/ pn
Isaac
male given name
son of Abraham and Sarah

Isabel /ˈɪzəbɛl/ pn
Isabelle
female given name

Isaiah /aɪˈzaɪ.ə/ /aɪˈzeɪ.ə/ pn
Isaïe
male given name
Isaïe Ésaïe
book of the Bible
prophet

Isar pn
Isar
river in Austria and Germany

Ischia pn
Ischia
island

Isernia pn
Isernia
province
town

Iseult /ɪˈsuːlt/ /ɪˈzuːlt/ pn
Iseult Yseult
female given name

Isfahan pn
Ispahan
third largest city of Iran

Ishim pn
Ichim
river in Kazakhstan and Russia
town in Russia

Ishmael /ˈɪʃ.meɪ.əl/ /ˈɪʃ.meɪl/ pn
Ismaël
eldest son of Abraham

Isiac /ˈaɪsɪak/ /ˈɪsɪak/ adj
isiaque
of or pertaining to the goddess Isis or her worship

Isis /ˈaɪsɪs/ /ˈiaɪsəs/ pn
Isis
ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility

Islam /-læm/ /ɪsˈlɑːm/ /ɪzˈlɑːm/ /ˈɪs.lɑːm/ /ˈɪz.lɑːm/ pn
Islam islam
Abrahamic religion

Islamabad /ɪsˈlɑːməˌbɑːd/ /ɪzˈlæməˌbæd/ /ɪzˈlɑːməˌbɑːd/ pn
Islamabad
the capital of Pakistan

Islamic /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/ /ɪzˈlæmɪk/ /ɪzˈlɑːmɪk/ adj
islamique
related to Islam

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan pn
Émirat islamique d'Afghanistan
full, official name of Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan pn
République islamique d'Afghanistan
official name of Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Iran pn
République islamique d'Iran
full, official name of Iran

Islamic Republic of Pakistan pn
République islamique du Pakistan
Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Islamic State pn
État islamique
jihadist group

Islamic State in Iraq pn
EII ÉII État islamique d'Irak
translations of "Islamic State in Iraq" only

Islamic calendar pn
calendrier hégirien

Islamic fundamentalism n
fondamentalisme islamique
movement towards Islamic conservatism

Islamism /ɪzˈlæmɪz(ə)m/ /ɪzˈlɑːmɪz(ə)m/ /ˈɪzləmɪz(ə)m/ n
islamisme
Islamic fundamentalism

Islamist /-ˈlæmɪst/ /-ˈlɑːmɪst/ /ˈɪsləmɪst/ /ˈɪzləmɪst/ adj
islamiste
motivated by Islam in politics

Islamist /-ˈlæmɪst/ /-ˈlɑːmɪst/ /ˈɪsləmɪst/ /ˈɪzləmɪst/ n
islamiste
person with Islamic fundamentalist beliefs

Islamization n
islamisation
the conversion of a society to Islam

Islamize v
islamiser
convert to Islam

Islamologist n
islamologue

Islamology n
islamologie

Islamophilic adj
islamophile
Islamophilic

Islamophobia n
islamophobie
fear or hatred of Islam or Muslims

Islamophobic adj
islamophobe
Islamophobic

Isle of Man /ˌaɪl ə(v) ˈmæn/ pn
île de Man
island

Isle of Wight /ˌaɪl ə(v) ˈwaɪt/ pn
île de Wight
island and county off the south coast of England

Isles of Scilly /ˈaɪlz əv ˈsɪli/ pn
Sorlingues îles Sorlingues
group of islands

Ismailia pn
Ismaïlia
city

Israel /ˈɪz.ɹaɪ.ɛl/ /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əl/ /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.ɛl/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əl/ /ˈɪz.ɹɛəl/ pn
Israël
the state
Biblical: name given to Jacob
given name

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ adj
israélien israélienne
of, from, or pertaining to Israel, the Israeli people

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ n
Israélien Israélienne
person from Israel or of Israeli descent

Israelite /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹɪˌlaɪt/ adj
israélite
of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel, their inhabitants, or to the descendants of the patriarch Jacob

Israelite /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹɪˌlaɪt/ n
Israélite
native or inhabitant of Israel
Israélite enfant d'Israël fils d'Israël
descendant of Jacob

Isratine pn
Isratine

Issa n
Issa
member of the Issa clan in Djibouti

Issachar /ˈɪ.səˌkɑɹ/ /ˈɪ.səˌkɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Issachar
ninth son of Jacob

Issime pn
Issime
village in Italy

Istanbul /ɪstænˈbʊl/ pn
Istanbul
largest city of Turkey and last capital of the Ottoman Empire

Istanbulite adj
istanbuliote stambouliote

Istanbulite n
Istanbuliote Stambouliote
person from Istanbul

Istria pn
Istrie
peninsula in the Adriatic

Istro-Romanian pn
Istro-roumain
language

Isère pn
Isère
department
river

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ adj
italien
of or pertaining to Italy
of or pertaining to Italians
italien italophone
of or pertaining to the Italian language

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ n
Italien Italienne italien
inhabitant of Italy
italien
language

Italian Peninsula pn
Péninsule italienne
peninsula

Italian Republic pn
République italienne
official name of Italy

Italian honeysuckle n
chèvrefeuille des jardins
Lonicera caprifolium

Italian oak n
chêne de Hongrie
Quercus frainetto, an oak native to southeastern Europe

Italian poutine n
poutine italienne

Italian sausage n
saucisse italienne

Italian tomato n
tomate italienne

Italianism n
italianisme italisme

Italianization /ɪˌtæljənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪˌtæljənəˈzeɪʃən/ pn
italianisation
process of forced assimilation into the Italian culture

Italianize /ɪˈtæljəˌnaɪz/ v
italianiser
transitive
s'italianiser
intransitive

Italianness n
italianité
quality of being Italian

Italic /ɪˈtalɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
italique
of or relating to the Italian peninsula

Italo- prefix
italo-
relating to Italy or Italian

Italophile n
italophile

Italophilic adj
italophile

Italophobia n
italophobie
Fear of or aversion towards the Italian people or culture

Italophone adj
italophone
Italian-speaking

Italophone n
italophone
Italian speaker

Italy /ˈɪtəli/ pn
Italie
country in southern Europe

Ithaca /ˈɪθəkə/ pn
Ithaque
island

Ithacan /ˈɪθəkən/ adj
ithaquien
from, or pertaining to Ithaca

Ithacan /ˈɪθəkən/ n
Ithaquien
inhabitant of Ithaca

Ivalo pn
Ivalo
village in Northern Finland

Ivan /ɪˈvɑːn/ /ˈaɪ.vən/ /ˈivɑːn/ pn
Ivan
male given name

Ivan the Terrible pn
Ivan le Terrible

Ivanhoe /ˈaɪvənˌhoʊ/ /ˈaɪvənˌhəʊ/ pn
Ivanhoé
Hero of this novel.

Ivanovich /ɪˈvænəvɪt͡ʃ/ /ɪˈvɑːnəvɪt͡ʃ/ pn
Ivanovitch
patronymic

Ivanovo pn
Ivanovo
city in Russia

Ivo /ˈaɪvəʊ/ pn
Yves
male given name

Ivorian /aɪˈvɔːɹiən/ adj
ivoirien
of, from, or pertaining to Côte d'Ivoire

Ivorian /aɪˈvɔːɹiən/ n
Ivoirien Ivoirienne
a person from Côte d'Ivoire or of Ivorian descent

Ivorianness n
ivoirité
state of being Ivorian

Iwo Jima pn
Iwo Jima
Japanese islands

Ixion /ɪkˈsaɪ.ən/ pn
Ixion
a Kuiper Belt object
king of Lapiths

Izhevsk pn
Ijevsk
capital of Udmurtia

Izium /ɪˈzjuːm/ pn
Izioum
city in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine

Izmail pn
Izmaïl
city

J /d͡ʒeɪ/ n
V
playing card

J-pop n
J-pop pop japonaise
Japanese pop music

JLPT pn
JLPT test d'aptitude de japonais
Japanese language proficiency test

JSDF pn
Forces japonaises [[de|d’]]autodéfense
Japan Self-Defense Forces

Jabberwock pn
Berdouilleux Bredoulochs Jaseroque
fantastical monster

Jabberwocky pn
Jaseroque
poem

Jack /d͡ʒæk/ pn
Jacques Jacob Jack
anglicized form of Jacques
Jeannot
pet name of John

Jack Russell terrier n
Jack Russell terrier terrier Jack Russell
dog breed

Jack the Ripper pn
Jack l’Éventreur
19th century murderer

Jacmel pn
Jacmel

Jacob /ˈd͡ʒeɪkəb/ pn
Jacob
one of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca
Jacob Jacques
male given name (the standard form)

Jacobin /ˈd͡ʒæk.ə.bɪn/ n
jacobin
breed of domestic pigeon

Jacobite /ˈd͡ʒækəbaɪt/ n
jacobite
supporter of the restoration of the Stuart kings

Jacqueline /ˈdʒækəlɪn/ pn
Jacqueline
female given name

Jade pn
Jade
female given name

Jaffa /ˈd͡ʒæfə/ /ˈd͡ʒɑfə/ pn
Jaffa
a port in western Israel

Jaffa cake n
Jaffa Cake
small, biscuit-like cake

Jahannam /d͡ʒəˈhænəm/ /d͡ʒəˈhɑnəm/ pn
Jahannam
Islamic concept of hell

Jainism /ˈd͡ʒeɪnɪzm̩/ pn
djaïnisme jaïnisme jinisme
religion and philosophy

Jaipur pn
Djaïpour Jaipur
capital of Rajasthan, India

Jair pn
Jaïre
given name

Jakarta /d͡ʒəˈkɑː(ɹ)tə/ pn
Jakarta Djakarta
capital of Indonesia

Jakartan adj
jakartanais
from Jakarta

Jake /d͡ʒeɪk/ pn
Jacky
diminutive of Jacob or James

Jalal-Abad pn
Djalalabad
Kyrgyz city

Jalalabad pn
Jalalabad
a city in eastern Afghanistan

Jamahiriya n
jamahiriya
state of the masses (Libya)

Jamaica /d͡ʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ pn
Jamaïque
country in the Caribbean

Jamaican /d͡ʒəˈmeɪkən/ adj
jamaïcain jamaïquain
of, from, or pertaining to Jamaica, the Jamaican people or the Jamaican language

Jamaican /d͡ʒəˈmeɪkən/ n
Jamaïcain Jamaïquain Jamaïquaine
person of Jamaican descent
créole jamaïcain
creole language

James /d͡ʒeɪmz/ pn
Jacques
book of the Bible
one of two Apostles
male given name (the standard form)

James Bay pn
Baie James
James Bay, Hudson Bay, Arctic Ocean

James Bond pn
James Bond
fictional British spy

Jammu pn
Jammu
the city of Jammu
the region of Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir pn
Jammu-et-Cachemire
former princely state
portion of the territory which is governed by India

Jan pn
janv.
abbreviation of January

Jan Mayen /jɑn ˈmaɪən/ pn
Jan Mayen
Norwegian territory

Jane /d͡ʒeɪn/ pn
Jeanne
feminine form of John

Jansenism n
jansénisme
doctrine

Jansenist adj
janséniste
of or pertaining to Jansenism

Jansenist n
janséniste
an advocate of Jansenism

January /ˈd͡ʒæn.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌæɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌɛɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjəɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjʉˌeːɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnəˌweɪɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnəˌwɛəɹi/ pn
janvier
first month of the Gregorian calendar

Janus /ˈdʒæɪ̯nəs/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪnəs/ pn
Janus
Roman god of doorways, gates and transitions
moon of Saturn

Jap /d͡ʒæp/ n
Jap
offensive term for a Japanese person

Japan /d͡ʒəˈpæn/ pn
Japon
a country in East Asia

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ adj
japonais
of or relating to Japan

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ n
Japonais Japonaise Nippon Nippone
person of Japan

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ pn
japonais
Japanese language

Japanese Sign Language pn
langue des signes japonaise
Sign language used in Japan

Japanese beetle n
scarabée japonais hanneton japonais
species of beetle

Japanese encephalitis n
encéphalite japonaise
viral disease

Japanese giant salamander n
salamandre géante du Japon
large species of salamander native to Japan

Japanese knotweed n
renouée du Japon
Fallopia japonica

Japanese macaque n
macaque japonais
Macaca fuscata

Japanese maple n
érable japonais
Acer palmatum

Japanese spitz n
spitz japonais
dog breed

Japanese wagtail n
bergeronnette du Japon
Motacilla grandis

Japanese yew n
if du Japon
Taxus cuspidata

Japaneseness n
japonité
quality of being Japanese

Japanification n
japonisation nipponisation
Japanification

Japanimation /d͡ʒəˌpanɪˈmeɪʃn/ n
japanimation

Japanophile /dʒəˌpænə(ʊ)ˈfaɪl/ n
japonophile nippophile
A person who loves Japan

Japanophilia /dʒəˌpanə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪ.ə/ /d͡ʒəˌpænəˈfɪli.ə/ n
japonophilie nippophilie
strong interest in Japan

Japanophobia n
japonophobie
the fear of Japan or Japanese

Japanophone adj
japanophone
Japanese-speaking

Japanophone n
japanophone
Japanese speaker

Japheth /(d)ʒeɪ̯ˈfɛt/ /ˈdʒɛ̯ɪfɪf/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪfɛð/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪfɛθ/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪfɪθ/ pn
Jafet Japhet
third son of Noah

Japhug pn
japhug
Gyalrong language

Japonic /d͡ʒəˈpɒnɪk/ pn
japonique
language family spoken in Japan

Japonism n
japonisme
influence of Japanese art and culture on European art

Japonisme n
japonisme
influence of Japanese art and culture on European art

Jarai n
jaraï
ethnic group in Vietnam

Jared /ˈd͡ʒæɹəd/ /ˈd͡ʒɪɚɪd/ pn
Jéred
the biblical descendant of Adam

Jasmine pn
Jasmine
female given name

Jason /ˈdʒeɪsən/ pn
Jason
leader of Argonauts
given name

Jassy pn
Jassy Iași
city in Romania

Java /ˈd͡ʒɑːvə/ pn
Java
island of Indonesia
programming language

Java Sea pn
mer de Java
a sea

Java sparrow n
calfat de Java moineau de Java padda de Java
Java sparrow

Javan /ˈd͡ʒɑːvən/ adj
Javanais
pertaining to the island of Java

Javan /ˈd͡ʒɑːvən/ n
Javanais
inhabitant of the island Java

Javan rhinoceros n
rhinocéros de Java
Rhinoceros sondaicus

Javan tiger n
tigre de Java
Panthera tigris sondaica

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ n
Javanais Javanaise
person

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ pn
javanais
language

Javel pn
Javel

Jean Lafitte pn
Jean Lafitte

Jeannette /d͡ʒəˈnɛt/ pn
Jeannette
female given name

Jeddah pn
Djeddah Gedda Jeddah
city in Saudi Arabia

Jedi /ˈd͡ʒɛd.aɪ/ n
Jedi
one of a fictional order of beings

Jediism pn
jediisme
minor modern religion

Jehovah /d͡ʒəˈhoʊvə/ pn
Jéhovah
transliteration of the Masoretic vocalization of the Tetragrammaton

Jehovah's Witness n
témoin de Jéhovah
member of the Jehovah's Witnesses

Jehovah's Witnesses pn
Témoins de Jéhovah
denomination

Jeju pn
Jeju
city in South Korea
island in South Korea
province in South Korea
jeju
lect

Jena /ˈd͡ʒiːnə/ /ˈjeɪnə/ pn
Iéna
independent city in Thuringia, Germany

Jeolla pn
Jeolla
province of South Korea

Jephthah pn
Jephté
Israelite judge

Jeremiah /ˌd͡ʒɛɹəˈmaɪə/ pn
Jérémie
book of the Bible
biblical prophet
male given name

Jericho /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪkəʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkoʊ/ pn
Jéricho
city

Jeroboam /ˌd͡ʒɛɹəˈboʊəm/ n
Jéroboam
Biblical king
jéroboam
bottle of wine

Jerome /d͡ʒəˈɹəʊm/ pn
Jérôme
male given name

Jersey /ˈd͡ʒɜːzi/ /ˈd͡ʒɝzi/ pn
Jersey
island

Jerusalem /d͡ʒəˈɹuːsələm/ /d͡ʒəˈɹuːzələm/ pn
Jérusalem
city

Jerusalem Talmud pn
Talmud de Jérusalem
The Talmud of Israel

Jerusalem artichoke n
topinambour
plant and tuber

Jerusalemite adj
hiérosolymitain hiérosolymitaine hiérosolymite
of, from, or pertaining to Jerusalem

Jerusalemite n
Hiérosolymitain Hiérosolymitaine Hiérosolymite
native or resident of Jerusalem

Jesse /ˈd͡ʒɛs.i/ pn
Jessé Isaï
biblical father of David

Jessica /ˈd͡ʒɛsɪkə/ pn
Jessica
a female given name

Jesuate n
jésuate

Jesuit /ˈd͡ʒɛz(j)uɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛzuɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛʒuɪt/ n
jésuite
member of the Society of Jesus

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /hɛˈsuːs/ /ˈd͡ʒizəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːzəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːˌzʌs/ /ˈheɪsuːs/ /ˈhɛsuːs/ pn
Jésus
the Christian Messiah

Jesus Christ /ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ pn
Jésus-Christ
Jesus of Nazareth

Jesus wept interjection
doux Jésus
expression

Jesus, Mary and Joseph interjection
Jésus, Marie, Joseph
expletive

Jew /d͡ʒuʊ̯/ /d͡ʒuː/ n
Juif Juive
member or descendant of the Jewish people
juif juive
person of the Jewish faith

Jew's harp n
guimbarde campurgne
musical instrument

Jew's harpist n
guimbardiste joueur de guimbard joueuse de guimbard
Jew's harpist

Jew's-ear n
oreille de Judas oreille du diable
fungus Auricularia auricula-judae

Jewess n
juive Juive
female Jew

Jewish /ˈd͡ʒuː.ɪʃ/ adj
juif
of or relating to a Jew or Jews, their ethnicity, religion or culture

Jewish /ˈd͡ʒuː.ɪʃ/ pn
juif
informal term for Yiddish

Jewish Autonomous Oblast pn
Oblast autonome juif
Jewish autonomous oblast in Russia

Jewish Bolshevism n
judéo-bolchévisme
Soviet Communism from right-wing point of view

Jewish Question pn
question juive

Jewishly adv
judaïquement
Jewishly

Jewishness n
judaïté judéité

Jewry /ˈd͡ʒuːɹi/ n
judaïcité judaïté judeïté judéité juiverie
Jews in general, the Jewish population of a locale

Jezebel /ˈd͡ʒɛzəˌbɛl/ n
Agrippine
an immoral woman

Jezebel /ˈd͡ʒɛzəˌbɛl/ pn
Jezebel Jézabel
Biblical character Jezebel

Jharkhand /ˈd͡ʒɑː(ɹ)kənd/ pn
Jharkhand
state in eastern India

Jiamao pn
jiamao
town; language

Jiangshanian n
Jiangshanien

Jiangsu pn
Jiangsu
Chinese province

Jigglypuff n
Rondoudou
Pokémon

Jijiga pn
Djidjiga
city in Ethiopia

Jim /d͡ʒɪm/ pn
Jacky
diminutive of James

Jizzakh pn
Djizak Jizzax

Joachim /joʊ.əˈkiːm/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈjoʊ.kɪm/ pn
Joachim
male given name
father of the Virgin Mary

Joanna /ˌd͡ʒoʊˈænə/ pn
Jeanne
biblical follower of Jesus

Job /d͡ʒɒb/ /d͡ʒɔb/ /d͡ʒəʊb/ pn
Job
Biblical and Qur'anic character
book of the Bible

Jocasta pn
Jocaste
mother of Oedipus

Jocelyn /ˈd͡ʒɒslɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɒsəlɪn/ pn
Jocelyn Josselin
male given name
Jocelyne Josseline
female given name

Joe Average n
Français moyen
hypothetical average or generic individual

Joe Bloggs pn
Jean Dupont Jean du Pont
A personification of the general public

Joe Public pn
Tartempion
a hypothetical average or generic member of the public

Joe Sixpack pn
Bidochon
average person

Joel /d͡ʒoʊˈɛl/ /d͡ʒəʊˈɛl/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ(ə)l/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ(ə)l/ pn
Joël
book of the Bible
male given name

Johannesburg /d͡ʒoʊˈhænɪsbɜːrɡ/ /d͡ʒoʊˈhɑːnɪsbɜːrɡ/ /d͡ʒœʊ̯ˈhɛnɨsbøːɡ/ pn
Johannesbourg
a city in South Africa

Johannic adj
johannique

John /d͡ʒɑn/ /d͡ʒɒn/ pn
(Évangile selon) Jean Jn
fourth gospel
Jean
male given name
biblical persons
Jean 1 2 3 Jn
one of the epistles of John

John Doe n
Jean Dupont Tartempion Unetelle Untel
any unknown or anonymous male person

John Doe pn
X
male name used in legal documents

John Dory n
dorée saint-pierre zée
edible marine fish

John Lennon glasses n
lunettes d'intellectuel petites lunettes rondes
pair of eyeglasses/spectacles with round lenses

John the Baptist pn
Jean le Baptiste Jean-Baptiste
biblical prophet

Johnny /ˈd͡ʒɑni/ /ˈd͡ʒɒni/ pn
Jeannot
diminutive of John

Joigny pn
Joigny
a town in Yonne, France

Joktan pn
Yoktan
Biblical character

Jolly Roger /ˌdʒɑli ˈɹɑdʒɚ/ /ˌdʒɒli ˈɹɒdʒə/ n
pavillon noir pavillon pirate
traditional flag used on pirate ships

Jonah /ˈd͡ʒoʊnə/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊnə/ n
porte-malheur
a jinx

Jonah /ˈd͡ʒoʊnə/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊnə/ pn
Jonas
given name
tenth sūra of the Qurʾān
Biblical: a book of the Old Testament
prophet

Jonathan /ˈd͡ʒɑnəθən/ /ˈd͡ʒɒnəθən/ pn
Jonathan
biblical character
male given name

Jordan /ˈd͡ʒɔɹdən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːdən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝdn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɝdən/ pn
Jordanie
country
Jourdain
river
Jourdain Jordan
male given name
Jourdain Jordan Jourdan Jourden
surname

Jordanes pn
Jordanès
male given name

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ adj
jordanien
of, from, or pertaining to Jordan or the Jordanian people

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ n
Jordanien Jordanienne
person

Joseph /ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊzəf/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊzəf/ pn
Joseph
favorite son of Jacob
husband of Virgin Mary
Joseph José
male given name
sourate Youssouf
12th sura of the Qur'an

Josephine /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.sə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.zə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.sə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.zə.fiːn/ pn
Joséphine
feminine form of Joseph

Josephinism n
joséphisme
policies of Joseph II

Joshua /ˈd͡ʒɒʃ(j)uːə/ pn
Josué
book of the Bible
male given name

Joshua tree n
arbre de Jésus
Yucca brevifolia

Josiah /d͡ʒoʊˈzaɪə/ pn
Josias
biblical king

Joule heating n
effet Joule

Jouy-en-Josas pn
Jouy-en-Josas
a city in Yvelines, France

Jove /d͡ʒoʊv/ /d͡ʒəʊv/ interjection
Jupin
Jupiter, god of the sky

Jovian /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vi.ən/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.vi.ən/ adj
jovien
pertaining to the planet Jupiter
jupitérien
pertaining to the god Jove or Jupiter

Joycean /ˈd͡ʒɔɪsi.ən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɪsɪ.ən/ adj
joycien
pertaining to James Joyce or his writings

Jr. adj
fils
junior, postnomial title used by a son sharing the same name as the father

Juba pn
Djouba
capital of South Sudan

Judah /ˈd͡ʒuː.də/ pn
Juda
fourth son of Jacob
one of the Israelite tribes

Judaic /d͡ʒuˈdeɪ̯.ɪk/ adj
judaïque
pertaining to the Jews, their culture or their religion

Judaism /d͡ʒuˈdeɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.deɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.diˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.dəˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuːˌdeɪ.ɪz.əm/ pn
judaïsme
world religion

Judaization n
judaïsation
Judaization

Judaize /ˈd͡ʒuːdeɪˌaɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒuːdiˌaɪz/ v
judaïser
to impose Jewish observances or rites upon; to convert to Judaism

Judaizer n
judaïsant judaïsante
Judaizer (in its multiple senses)

Judas /ˈd͡ʒuːdəs/ n
Judas
traitor

Judas /ˈd͡ʒuːdəs/ pn
Judas
book of the Bible
one of the Apostles

Judas Iscariot pn
Judas Iscariote
disciple of Jesus

Judas kiss n
baiser de Judas
act of treachery under the guise of kindness

Judas tree n
arbre de Judas arbre de Judée
Cercis siliquastrum

Jude /ˈd͡ʒuːd/ pn
(Épître de) Jude
book of the Bible

Judea /d͡ʒuˈdeɪ.ə/ /d͡ʒuˈdiːə/ pn
Judée
Judea

Judeo-Aramaic pn
judéo-araméen
Hebrew-influenced Aramaic languages

Judeo-Christian adj
judéo-chrétien
relating to Judaism and Christianity

Judeo-Christianity n
judéo-christianisme

Judeophobia n
judéophobie
fear or hatred of Jews

Judges pn
Juges
book of the Bible

Judith /ˈd͡ʒuːdɪθ/ pn
Judith
female given name
book of the Bible
wife of Esau

Jul. pn
juil.
abbreviation of July

Jules /d͡ʒuːlz/ /ʒuːl/ pn
Jules
masculine name from French

Julia /ˈd͡ʒuːli.ə/ pn
Julie
female given name

Julian /d͡ʒuː.liˈæn/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.li.ən/ adj
julien
of or relating to Julius Caesar

Julian /d͡ʒuː.liˈæn/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.li.ən/ pn
Julien
male given name

Julian calendar n
calendrier julien
calendar

Juliana pn
Julienne
female given name

Juliet /ˈd͡ʒuliət/ /ˈd͡ʒuːlɪɛt/ /ˌd͡ʒuliˈɛt/ pn
Juliette
character in Romeo and Juliet
female given name

Julius /ˈd͡ʒuːliəs/ /ˈd͡ʒuːljəs/ /ˈd͡ʒuːləs/ pn
Jules Julius
male given name

July /d͡ʒuˈlaɪ/ /d͡ʒəˈlaɪ/ /d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/ pn
juillet
seventh month of the Gregorian calendar

July Monarchy pn
monarchie de Juillet
period of liberal constitutional monarchy in France

July Revolution pn
Révolution de Juillet

June /d͡ʒjuːn/ /d͡ʒuːn/ pn
juin
sixth month of the Gregorian calendar

Juneau /ˈd͡ʒunoʊ/ pn
Juneau
capital of Alaska

Juno /ˈd͡ʒunoʊ/ pn
Junon
Asteroid
Roman goddess

Jupiter /ˈd͡ʒupɪtɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒupɪɾɚ] pn
Jupiter
planet
god

Jupiter mass n
masse de Jupiter
Unit of mass

Jura /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹə/ /ˈd͡ʒʊɹə/ pn
Jura
canton in Switzerland
department in France
Jura le canton du Jura

Jurassic pn
jurassique Jurassique
Jurassic period

Jurchenic pn
jurchenique

Juris Doctor n
docteur en droit
professional doctorate in law

Justice of the Peace n
juge de paix
judicial officer

Justin /ˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪn/ pn
Justin
male given name

Justine pn
Justine
female given name

Justinian pn
Justinien
emperor of the Byzantine or East Roman Empire from 527 to 565

Justinianian adj
justinianéen
of or relating to the Byzantine emperor Justinian

Justus pn
Just
male given name

Jutland /ˈd͡ʒʌt.lənd/ pn
Jutland
peninsula

Jutlander /ˈd͡ʒʌtlændəɹ/ n
Jutlandais Jutlandaise
native or inhabitant of Jutland

Jèrriais /ʒɛɹ.i.ˈeɪ/ /ˈʒɛɹ.i.eɪ/ pn
jersiais
Romance language spoken in Jersey

K /keɪ/ [kʰeɪ] n
R
playing card

K-drama n
drama coréen
Korean TV drama

K-pop n
K-pop pop coréenne
Korean pop music

K2 /keɪˈtuː/ pn
K2
the world’s second highest mountain

KF94 n
KF94
standard

KFC pn
KFC PFK
Kentucky Fried Chicken

KGB pn
KGB
Committee for State Security of the Soviet Union

KN95 n
KN95
standard

KT pn
K. T.
Cretaceous-Tertiary

Kaaba /ˈkɑːbə/ pn
Ka'ba
cubical stone temple in Mecca

Kabardino-Balkariya pn
Kabardino-Balkarie
Kabardino-Balkariya, Russia

Kabballah pn
kabbale
body of teachings

Kabukicho /kəˈbuːkiːˌt͡ʃoʊ/ pn
Kabukicho Kabukichō
district in Tokyo

Kabul /ˈkɑːbəl/ pn
Kaboul
capital and largest city of Afghanistan

Kabyle /kəˈbaɪl/ adj
kabyle
pertaining to these people or their language

Kabyle /kəˈbaɪl/ n
Kabyle
person

Kabyle /kəˈbaɪl/ pn
kabyle
language

Kabylia /kəˈbɪlɪ.ə/ pn
Kabylie

Kachin n
Kachin
any of a number of non-Burman ethnolinguistic groups in Kachin State, Burma, including the Jingpho people

Kachin pn
Kachin
a state of Myanmar

Kafkaesque /ˌkæfkəˈɛsk/ /ˌkæfkəˈɹɛsk/ /ˌkɑfkəˈɛsk/ adj
kafkaïen
marked by menacing complexity

Kahler's disease n
maladie de Kahler
multiple myeloma

Kahlúa /kəˈluːə/ pn
Kahlúa
liqueur

Kahnawake pn
Kahnawake

Kairouan pn
Kairouan

Kairouani adj
kairouanais
of or pertaining to Kairouan

Kairouani n
Kairouanais Kairouanaise
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Kairouan

Kaiser /ˈkaɪzə(ɹ)/ /ˈkaɪzɚ/ n
empereur kaiser
German Emperor

Kaiserslautern /ˌkaɪzəsˈlaʊtən/ /ˌkaɪzɚsˈlaʊtɚn/ pn
Caseloutre Kaiserslautern
city in southwestern Germany

Kakheti pn
Kakhétie
Region in Georgia

Kakhovka pn
Kakhovka
city

Kalash n
Kalash
Kalash (people)

Kalashnikov /kəˈlæʃ.nɪˌkɒf/ /kəˈlæʃnəˌkɑf/ pn
kalashnikov AK kalash АК-47
model of Russian assault rifle

Kali /ˈkæli/ /ˈkɑːli/ pn
Kâlî
goddess

Kaliningrad /kəˈlinɪnɡræd/ /kəˈliːnɪnɡrad/ pn
Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad

Kalmyk adj
kalmouk
of, or pertaining to, Kalmykia

Kalmykia pn
Kalmoukie
Kalmykia, Russia

Kaluga pn
Kalouga
city in Russia

Kama pn
Kama
river

Kama Sutra pn
Kâmasûtra
Sanskrit treatise

Kamchatka pn
Kamtchatka
peninsula in the Russian Far East

Kamchukotic pn
kamtchoukotique
looping

Kamloops pn
Kamloops
city
Lac Kamloops
lake

Kampuchea /kæmpəˈt͡ʃiːə/ pn
Kampuchéa
former name for Cambodia

Kamyshlov pn
Kamychlov

Kan extension n
extension de Kan
construct that generalizes the extending of a function's domain of definition

Kanak /kəˈnæk/ n
Canaque Kanak Kanake canaque
indigenous Melanesian inhabitant of New Caledonia

Kandalaksha pn
Kandalakcha
town in Russia

Kangaroos n
Kangourous

Kannada /ˈkænədə/ /ˈkɑːnədə/ n
kannada kannara
language

Kansai dialect pn
Kansei-ben
group of Japanese dialects

Kansas City /ˌkænzəˈsɪti/ [kæ̃ˈsɪɾi] pn
Kansas City
a large city straddling the border between Kansas and Missouri, USA

Kanuri /kəˈnuːri/ pn
kanouri
Nilo-Saharan language

Kaqchikel pn
cakchiquel
Mayan language

Karachay-Balkar pn
karatchaï-balkar
Turkic language

Karachay-Cherkessia pn
Karatchaïévo-Tcherkessie
Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia

Karachi /kəˈrɑːt͡ʃi/ pn
Karachi
the capital of the province of Sindh, Pakistan

Karaikal pn
Karikal
town

Karaism /ˈkæɹə.ɪzəm/ pn
karaïsme
Jewish movement

Karakalpak /ˌkæɹəˈkælpæk/ pn
karakalpak
Karakalpak language

Karakalpakstan /ke(ə)ɹ-/ /kɑɹ.ə.kɑl.pɑk.stæn/ /kɛ(ə)ɹ.ə.kæl.pæk.stæn/ pn
Karakalpakistan
region

Karelia /kəˈɹeɪlɪə/ /kəˈɹiːlɪə/ /kəˈɹɛlɪə/ pn
Carélie
region in Russia and Finland
Carélie République de Carélie
autonomous republic of Russia

Karelian adj
carélien
of, from, or pertaining to Karelia

Karelian n
Carélien Carélienne
Karelian person

Karelian pn
carélien Carélien
language

Karen /kəˈɹɛn/ n
karen
member of an ethnic group

Karen /kəˈɹɛn/ pn
karen
group of languages

Karen /ˈkæɹən/ /ˈkɛɹən/ pn
Carin Carine Karin Karine Karyne
female given name

Kargil pn
Kargil
town in Ladakh

Karin /kəˈɹɪn/ /ˈkærɪn/ pn
Karine
female given name from a Swedish form of Catherine

Karlovac pn
Karlovac
city and municipality

Karlskrona pn
Karlskrona
city in Blekinge

Karluk n
Qarluq
member of nomadic tribe

Karnataka /kɑːɹˈnɑːtəkə/ /kəɹˈnɑːtəkə/ pn
Karnataka
state in southern India

Kashgar pn
Kachgar Kashgar Kashi
prefecture, city

Kashmir /kæʃ.ˈmiɹ/ /kæʒ.ˈmiɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.miɹ/ /ˈkæʒ.miɹ/ pn
Cachemire
region

Kashmir Valley pn
vallée du Cachemire
valley

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ adj
cachemiri
related to Kashmir

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ n
Cachemiri Cachemirie
person

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ pn
cachemiri
language

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ adj
kachoube
of the Kashubian people and their language

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ n
Cachoube
person of the Kashubian ethnic group

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ pn
kachoube
Slavic language spoken in the Pomeranian region of Poland

Kasimovian pn
Kasimovien
subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Kassel pn
Cassel
city

Kasserine /ˈkæsəˌɹɪn/ pn
Kasserine
Tunisian city

Katanga pn
Katanga

Katangese adj
katangais
from, in or relating to Katanga

Katangese n
Katangais
inhabitant or descendant of the people of Katanga

Katharevousa /ˌkaθəˈɹɛvuːsə/ /ˌkɑθəˈɹɛvusɑ/ /ˌkɑθəˈɹɛvəsɑ/ pn
katharévousa
purist variant of Modern Greek

Kathmandu /ˌkætmænˈduː/ pn
Katmandou Kathmandu Kātmāndū
capital city of Nepal

Katian pn
Katien
subdivision of the Ordovician period

Katuic adj
katuique katuiques

Katya pn
Katia
female given name

Katyusha n
Katioucha orgue de Staline
rocket launcher

Kaunas pn
Kaunas
city

Kavala pn
Kavala
city

Kazakh /kəˈzak/ /kəˈzɑk/ /kəˈzɑːk/ /ˈkazak/ adj
kazakh
pertaining to the Kazakh people or the Kazakh language

Kazakh /kəˈzak/ /kəˈzɑk/ /kəˈzɑːk/ /ˈkazak/ n
Kazakh Kazakhe
a person from Kazakhstan or of that descent
kazakh
language

Kazakhstan /ˈkæzəkstæn/ /ˈkæzəkˌstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstɑn/ /ˈkɑːzəkstɑːn/ pn
Kazakhstan
country in Central Asia

Kazan pn
Kazan
city in Russia

Kebnekaise [ˈkɛbnəˌkaisə] pn
Kebnekaise
Sweden's highest mountain

Keeshond /ˈkeɪ̯sn̩d/ /ˈkeɪ̯zn̩d/ n
spitz loup
Keeshond

Kelly /ˈkɛli/ pn
Kelly
female given name

Kelowna /kəˈloʊnə/ pn
Kelowna
city in British Columbia, Canada

Kelsenian adj
kelsénien
of or relating to Hans Kelsen

Kemalism pn
kémalisme
Kemalist ideology

Kemalist adj
kémaliste
following Kemalism

Kemalist n
kémaliste
one who follows Kemalism

Kemerovo pn
Kemerovo
city in Siberia

Kentucky /kənˈtʌki/ /kɛnˈtʌki/ pn
Kentucky
US state

Kenya /ˈkiːn.jə/ /ˈkɛn.jə/ [ˈkɛ.ɲa] pn
Kenya
country in Eastern Africa

Kenyan adj
kényan kenyan
Of, from, or pertaining to Kenya or the Kenyan people

Kenyan n
Kényan
A person from Kenya or of Kenyan descent

Kenyan English n
anglais kenyan
English dialect of Kenya

Kepler's equation pn
équation de Kepler
mathematics

Kerberos /ˈkɜɹbəɹəs/ /ˈkɜːbəɹəs/ pn
Kerbéros
one of Pluto's moons

Kerch pn
Kertch
city

Kerfourn pn
Kerfourn
a village in Morbihan, France

Kerguelen pn
Kerguelen
surname

Kerguelen Islands pn
Archipel Kerguelen Îles Kerguelen
archipelago
Îles Kerguelen
territory of France

Kerguelen cabbage n
chou de Kerguelen
Pringlea antiscorbutica

Kermodism n
kermodisme
genetic trait in bears

Ket pn
kete
language

Kevin /ˈkɛvən/ /ˈkɛvɪn/ pn
Kevin Kévin
male given name

Keynesian /ˈkeɪnziən/ adj
keynésien
pertaining to an economic theory based on the ideas of Keynes

Keynesianism /ˈkeɪnziənɪz.m̩/ n
keynésianisme
economic stance

Khabarovsk /ˈkɑbəɹɑfsk/ /ˈkɑːbəɹɒfsk/ pn
Khabarovsk
city in Russia

Khabarovsk Krai pn
Kraï de Khabarovsk
krai

Khakassia pn
Khakassie
a republic of central south Russia

Khanty-Mansiysk pn
Khanty-Mansiïsk
city in Russia

Kharijite n
kharidjite
members of a reactionary Islamic sect in the 7th and 8th centuries

Kharkiv /hɑɹˈkiv/ /hɑːˈkiːv/ /kɑɹˈkiv/ /kɑːˈkiːv/ /ˈhɑɹkiv/ /ˈhɑɹkɪv/ /ˈhɑːkiːv/ /ˈhɑːkɪv/ /ˈkɑɹkiv/ /ˈkɑɹkɪv/ /ˈkɑːkiːv/ /ˈkɑːkɪv/ /ˈxɑɹkiv/ /ˈxɑːkiːv/ pn
Kharkiv Kharkov
city

Kharkivian adj
kharkivien
Pertaining of Kharkiv

Kharkivite n
Kharkivien Kharkivienne
native or inhabitant of Kharkiv

Khartoum /kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm/ pn
Khartoum
capital of Sudan

Khasi pn
khasi
language

Khazar /kəˈzɑː/ /kəˈzɑːɹ/ n
khazar
member of a semi-nomadic Turkic tribe

Khe Sanh /keɪˈsaɪn/ /keɪˈsɑːn/ /kɛːˈsaɪn/ /kɛːˈsɑːn/ pn
Khe Sanh
Township in Vietnam

Kherson /hɜː(ɹ)ˈsɔːn/ /kɜː(ɹ)ˈsɔːn/ /xɜː(ɹ)ˈsɔːn/ pn
Kherson
city in Ukraine

Khimki pn
Khimki
suburb of Moscow

Khinalug pn
Khinalug
person
khinalug
language

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈkmɛə(ɹ)/ [kʰəˈmɛɹ] adj
khmer
of or pertaining to the Khmer people or their language

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈkmɛə(ɹ)/ [kʰəˈmɛɹ] n
khmer cambodgien
language

Khmer Rouge /kəˈmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ /ˈkmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ pn
Khmers rouges
Cambodian communist guerrilla force

Khmu /kəˈmuː/ n
Kammu Khmu
people

Khmu /kəˈmuː/ pn
kammu khmu
language

Khoisan /ˈkɔɪsɑːn/ /ˈkɔɪˌsɑn/ pn
Khoisan
language group

Khorasan pn
Khorasan Khorassan
A region in Persia

Khorasan wheat n
blé khorasan
ancient kind of wheat

Khotanese /kəʊtəˈniːz/ pn
khotanais
Eastern Iranian language

Khrushchev /-t͡ʃɒv/ /-t͡ʃɛv/ /ˈkruːʃ-/ /ˈkrʊʃ.t͡ʃɒf/ pn
Khrouchtchev
surname

Kielburger pn
Kielburger

Kierkegaardian /ˌkɪəkəˈɡɑːdɪ.ən/ /ˌkɪɹkəˈɡɑɹdi.ən/ adj
kierkegaardien
of or pertaining to Søren Kierkegaard or his philosophy

Kievan Rus pn
Rus de Kiev Rus' de Kiev
medieval principality

Kihnu pn
Kihnu
island

Kildin Sami pn
sami de Kildin
language

Kilimanjaro /ˌkɪləmənˈd͡ʒɑɹoʊ/ /ˌkɪlɪmənˈd͡ʒɑːɹəʊ/ pn
Kilimandjaro
volcano

Kim /kɪm/ pn
Kim
Korean surname

Kimbanguism pn
kimbanguisme

Kimmeridgian pn
Kimméridgien
subdivision of the Jurassic period

Kinew pn
Kinew

King Arthur pn
roi Arthur
legendary king of Britain

King James Version /ˌkɪŋ ˈdʒeɪmz ˌvɜː.ʃən/ /ˌkɪŋ ˈdʒeɪmz ˌvɜː.ʒən/ /ˌkɪŋ ˈdʒeɪmz ˌvɝː.ʃən/ /ˌkɪŋ ˈdʒeɪmz ˌvɝː.ʒən/ pn
Bible du roi Jacques
1611 English translation of the Bible

King's Counsel n
conseiller du Roi

Kingdom Hall n
Salle du Royaume Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah
place where Jehovah's Witnesses meet

Kingdom of Bahrain pn
Royaume de Bahreïn
official name of Bahrain

Kingdom of Belgium pn
Royaume de Belgique
official name of Belgium

Kingdom of Cambodia pn
Royaume du Cambodge
official name of Cambodia

Kingdom of Denmark pn
Royaume du Danemark Royaume de Danemark
official name of Denmark

Kingdom of England pn
Royaume d'Angleterre
Kingdom of England

Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Royaume de Grande-Bretagne

Kingdom of Heaven pn
Royaume des cieux
Christian concept

Kingdom of Italy pn
Royaume d'Italie

Kingdom of Morocco pn
Royaume du Maroc
official name of Morocco

Kingdom of Naples pn
Royaume de Naples Royaume de Sicile en Deçà du Détroit de Messine Sicile Citérieure Sicile Péninsulaire

Kingdom of Norway pn
Royaume de Norvège
official name of Norway

Kingdom of Sardinia pn
Royaume de Sardaigne royaume de Sardaigne
kingdom

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pn
Royaume d'Arabie Saoudite
official name of Saudi Arabia

Kingdom of Scotland pn
Royaume d'Écosse
Kingdom of Scotland

Kingdom of Spain pn
Royaume d'Espagne
official name of Spain

Kingdom of Sweden pn
Royaume de Suède
official name of Sweden

Kingdom of Thailand pn
Royaume de Thaïlande
official name of Thailand

Kingdom of Yugoslavia pn
Royaume de Yougoslavie
official name of Yugoslavia, 1918-1943

Kingdom of the Netherlands pn
Royaume des Pays-Bas
monarchy consisting of the Netherlands and the Caribbean independent constituent countries

Kingdom of the Two Sicilies pn
Royaume des Deux-Siciles
historical kingdom covering Sicily and that part of the Italian peninsula south of the Papal States

Kings pn
Rois
book of the Bible

Kingstown pn
Kingstown
capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Kinshasa /kɪnˈʃɑːsə/ pn
Kinshasa
the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kiribati /kiː.ɹɪˈbæs/ /ˈkiː.ɹɪ.bæs/ /ˈkɪrəbæs/ /ˈkɪrəbɑːti/ /ˌkiː.ɹɪˈbɑ.ti/ /ˌkiː.ɹɪˈbɑs/ pn
Kiribati
Republic of Kiribati

Kiribatian adj
kiribatien
of, from, or pertaining to Kiribati

Kiribatian n
Kiribatien Kiribatienne
person from Kiribati or of Kiribatian descent

Kirsch-lès-Sierck pn
Kirsch-lès-Sierck

Kirundi /kɪˈruːndi/ /kɪˈrʊndi/ pn
Kirundi
language

Kissinger /ˈkɪsənd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪsənd͡ʒɚ/ pn
Kissinger
surname

Kitara pn
Kitara Kittara Kitwara
history: legendary empire in the African Great Lakes area

Kitchener pn
Kitchener
city in Ontario, Canada

Klaukkala pn
Klaukkala
village in Southern Finland

Kleene star n
étoile de Kleene

Klein bottle n
bouteille de Klein
closed surface

Klinefelter syndrome n
syndrome de Klinefelter
genetic condition

Klingon /ˈkliŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ n
Klingon
member of an alien warrior race in the Star Trek universe

Klingon /ˈkliŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ pn
klingon
the language

Knesset /kəˈnɛsət/ /kəˈnɛsɛt/ /ˈknɛsɛt/ /ˈnɛsət/ /ˈnɛsɛt/ pn
Knesset
the Israeli parliament

Knidos /ˈ(k)naɪdɒs/ pn
Cnide
ancient settlement in SW Asia Minor, location of Caria

Knossos pn
Cnossos
an archaeological site

Knoxville /nɑksˌvɪl/ /nɒksˌvɪl/ pn
Knoxville
A city in United States

Koala pn
Koala
surname

Kobane /ˌkəˈbɒni/ pn
Kobané

Koblenz pn
Coblence
city in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Koch's bacillus n
bacille de Koch
M. tuberculosis

Kochi pn
Kochi Kōchi
Kōchi, Japan
Cochin
city in India

Kodiak bear /ˈkoʊdiˌæk/ n
ours kodiak
large brown bear

Koine /kɔɪˈneɪ/ /ˈkɔɪneɪ/ /ˈkɔɪniː/ pn
koinè
common Greek language

Kokand pn
Kokand

Kola Peninsula pn
presqu'île de Kola péninsule de Kola
peninsula in Russia

Komodo dragon /kəˈmoʊdoʊ ˈdɹæɡən/ n
dragon de Komodo varan de Komodo
large monitor lizard

Komondor n
Komondor
breed of dog

Komotini pn
Komotiní
city

Komsomol pn
Komsomol
Young Communist League in the USSR

Komsomolsk pn
Komsomolsk
Komsomolsk, towns and rural localities in Russia and Ukraine
Komsomolsk-sur-l’Amour
Komsomolsk-na-Amure, Russia

Konami Code pn
code Konami
famous cheat code

Kongo pn
kikongo
Bantu language

Konkani /ˈkoːŋkəni/ /ˈkɒŋkəni/ /ˈkɔŋkəni/ n
konkani
person

Konkani /ˈkoːŋkəni/ /ˈkɒŋkəni/ /ˈkɔŋkəni/ pn
konkani
language

Konotop pn
Konotop
city in Ukraine

Konstanz pn
Constance
city

Korah pn
Coré
biblical character

Korea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ [kʰɵˈɹi.ə] [kʰɵˈɹiːə] pn
Corée
ancient country or both Koreas as a whole

Korea Strait pn
détroit de Corée
a strait between Korea and Japan

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ adj
coréen
relating to the Korean Peninsula

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ n
Coréen Coréenne
person

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ pn
coréen
language

Korean Empire n
Empire coréen
Korean Empire

Korean Peninsula pn
péninsule Coréenne
peninsula

Korean War pn
Guerre de Corée
war lasting from 1950 to 1953

Korean Wave /kəˈɹɪən ˈweɪv/ pn
Hallyu vague coréenne
popularity of South Korean culture elsewhere

Korean melon /kəˈɹiː.ən ˈmɛl.ən/ n
melon coréen
fruit

Korean studies n
coréanologie études coréennes
academic discipline

Koreanic /kəɹiːˈænɪk/ pn
coréanique
language family spoken primarily in the Korean Peninsula

Koro pn
koro
Tibeto-Burman language

Koryak pn
koriak
language

Kos pn
Cos
island

Koschei pn
Kochtcheï
Koschei the Immortal

Kosice pn
Cassovie Kosice
city and region in Slovakia

Kosovan adj
kosovar kossovien
related to Kosovo

Kosovan n
Kosovar Kosovare Kossovien Kossovienne
person from Kosovo

Kosovo /ˈkɒsəvə/ /ˈkɒsəvəʊ/ /ˈkɔsəˌvoʊ/ pn
Kosovo Cossovo
disputed region in the Balkans

Kott pn
kotte
language

Kovrig pn
Kovrig

Koyraboro Senni Songhai pn
songhaï koyraboro senni
a Songhay language of Mali

Kozlowski pn
Kozlowski

Košice pn
Cassovie Košice
city

Kra pn
kra

Kraftwerkian adj
kraftwerkien

Kraken /-kɪn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.kən/ /ˈkɹæ.kən/ /ˈkɹɑː.kən/ pn
kraken
Sea monster

Kramatorsk /kɹæməˈtɔɹsk/ /kɹæməˈtɔːsk/ pn
Kramatorsk
city

Krasnodar pn
Krasnodar
a city in Russia

Krasnoperekopsk pn
Krasnoperekopsk
city

Krasnoyarsk pn
Krasnoïarsk
city

Krasnoyarsk Krai pn
kraï de Krasnoïarsk
krai

Krebs cycle n
cycle de Krebs
series of enzymatic reactions

Kremenchuk pn
Krementchoug Krementchouk
city

Kremlin /ˈkɹɛmlɪn/ pn
Kremlin
the Moscow Kremlin

Kremlinologist n
kremlinologue
person involved in Kremlinology

Kremlinology n
kremlinologie
study of Soviet / Russian politics

Krishna /ˈkɹɪʃnə/ pn
Krishna
avatar

Kronstadt pn
Cronstadt
a city in Russia

Kryvyi Rih /kɹɪˌvi ˈri/ pn
Krivoy Rog Kryviy Rih
city

Ku Klux Klan /ˌkuː klʌks ˈklæn/ pn
Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan

Kuala Lumpur /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpə(ɹ)/ /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpʊə/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊr/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊə/ pn
Kuala Lumpur
capital of Malaysia

Kuban /kuːˈbɑːn/ pn
Kouban
the Kuban river

Kufa pn
Koufa Kûfa
city in Iraq

Kufic adj
coufique kufi
Relating to original Arabic script

Kufic pn
coufique kufi
Original Arabic script

Kugaaruk pn
Kugaaruk

Kuhnian adj
kuhnien
of or pertaining to the philosophy of Thomas Kuhn

Kuiper belt /ˈkaɪ.pə(ɹ).bɛlt/ /ˈkaɪ.pɚ.bɛlt/ /ˈkʌɪpə bɛlt/ pn
ceinture de Kuiper
region of space in the Solar System

Kuiper belt object /ˈkaɪpəɹ/ n
objet de la ceinture de Kuiper
minor planet with an orbit in the Kuiper belt

Kumiko pn
Kumiko
Japanese female given name

Kungurian pn
Kungurien
subdivision of the Permian period

Kunigami pn
kunigami

Kuomintang /kuːəʊmɪnˈtaŋ/ pn
Kuomintang
a nationalist political party in pre-Communist China, and contemporary Taiwan

Kupiansk pn
Koupiansk
city

Kurbyko pn
Kourbyko
Slavic surname

Kurd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ n
Kurde
a member of the people inhabiting Kurdistan

Kurdish /ˈkɜː(ɹ)dɪʃ/ adj
kurde
of, from, or pertaining to Kurdistan, the Kurdish people or the Kurdish language family

Kurdish /ˈkɜː(ɹ)dɪʃ/ n
kurde
language family of Kurdistan

Kurdistan pn
Kurdistan
a region in the Middle East inhabited mostly by the Kurds

Kurgan pn
Kourgan
city

Kuril Islands pn
Îles Kouriles
archipelago between Japan and Kamchatka

Kurkov pn
Kourkov
surname

Kursk pn
Koursk
city in Russia

Kushan /kʊˈʃɑːn/ /ˈkʊʃɑːn/ adj
kouchan
of or relating to the Kushans or the Kushan realm

Kushan /kʊˈʃɑːn/ /ˈkʊʃɑːn/ n
Kouchan
member of the dynasty

Kushner pn
Kouchner
Yiddish surname "קושנער"

Kutenai /ˈkuːtəneɪ/ n
kootenay
an indigenous people of North America

Kuwait /kjuːˈweɪt/ /kuːˈweɪt/ /kʊˈweɪt/ pn
Koweït
country in the Middle East

Kuwaiti adj
koweïtien
of, from, or pertaining to Kuwait or the Kuwaiti people

Kuwaiti n
Koweïtien Koweïtienne
A person from Kuwait or of Kuwaiti descent

Kuwaitise v
koweïtiser
to make Kuwaiti

Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship pn
voïvodie de Couïavie-Poméranie
Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship

Kuzmin pn
Kousmine Kouzmine
surname

Kvemo Kartli pn
Basse Kartlie
region of Georgia

Kven n
kvène
language

Kyiv /kiːˈɪv/ /ˈkiːv/ /ˈkiːɪv/ /ˈkjɪv/ pn
Kiev Kyiv Kyïv
capital city of Ukraine

Kyivan /kiːˈɪvən/ /ˈkiːɪvən/ adj
kiévain kiévien
of or associated with the city of Kyiv

Kyivan /kiːˈɪvən/ /ˈkiːɪvən/ n
Kiévain Kiévaine Kiévien Kiévienne
resident of Kyiv

Kyoto /kiˈjoʊtoʊ/ /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ pn
Kyoto
Kyōto, Japan

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ adj
kirghiz kirghize
of, from, or pertaining to Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz people or the Kyrgyz language

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ n
Kirghiz Kirghize
member of a Turkic people

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ pn
kirghiz
language

Kyrgyz Republic pn
République kirghize
official name of Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzophone adj
kirghizophone
Kyrgyz-speaking

Kyrgyzstan /-stæn/ /ˈkɛːɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˈkɪəɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˌkɛːɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ /ˌkɪəɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Kirghizistan Kirghizstan
country in Central Asia

Kythira pn
Cythère
Greek island

Kyushu /ˈkjuːʃuː/ pn
Kyūshū
the third largest of Japan's islands

Kókyangwúti pn
Kokyangwuti
Kókyangwúti

Königsberg /ˈkeɪ.nɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜ.nɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜː.nɪɡzˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Königsberg Kœnigsberg
the former capital of East Prussia

Kırklareli /kɝkləˈɹɛli/ pn
Kırklareli
city of Turkey

Kŭrdzhali pn
Kardjali
town in Bulgaria

L'Aquila pn
L'Aquila
province
town

L'Hôpital's rule /ˌloʊpiːˈtɑːlz ˈɹuːl/ pn
règle de L'Hôpital
a rule which uses derivatives to help evaluate limits involving indeterminate forms

L1 n
L1

L2 n
L2

LARP /ˈlɑɹp/ /ˈlɑːp/ n
jeu de rôle grandeur nature jeu de rôle semi-réel
live-action role-play

LAV n
VBL
light armored vehicle

LCD n
ACL
liquid crystal display

LD50 n
DL50 dose létale 50 dose létale médiane

LDC n
PMA
least developed countries

LDP /ɛldiˈpi/ pn
PLD
Liberal Democratic Party of Japan

LDPE n
PEBD
low-density polyethylene

LDS n
SDJ
Initialism of Latter-day Saint

LED /lɛd/ /ɛl.iː.ˈdiː/ n
LED DEL
LED

LGBT /ɛl d͡ʒiː biː tiː/ adj
LGBT
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual

LGBTphobia n
LGBTphobie
negative attitude towards LGBT people

LLC n
S.A.R.L.
Limited Liability Company

LLP n
S.R.L.
limited liability partnership

LNG n
GNL
liquid natural gas

LOB n
LOB
database large object

LOL /loʊl/ /lɑl/ /lɒl/ /lɔl/ /lɔːl/ /ɛl.oʊˈɛl/ /ɛl.əʊˈɛl/ interjection
cqcd lol mdr ptdr
expression of laughter

LPC pn
PLC
Liberal Party of Canada

LPQ pn
PLQ
Liberal Party of Quebec

LRT n
TLR
light rail transit

LSV n
VBV
low-speed vehicle

La Défense pn
La Défense

La Mancha pn
La Manche
medieval Iberian kingdom

La Niña /lə ˈniːn.jə/ pn
La Niña
temperature anomaly

La Paz /lə ˈpæz/ pn
La Paz
capital city of Bolivia

La Pérouse Strait pn
détroit de La Pérouse
strait

La Rochelle /ˌla ɹɒˈʃɛl/ /ˌlɑ ɹoʊˈʃɛl/ pn
La Rochelle
city in New Aquitaine, France

La Spezia /la ˈspɛtsɪ.ə/ /lɑ ˈspɛtsi.ə/ pn
La Spezia
city in Liguria, Italy
province in Liguria, Italy

La Tour-du-Crieu pn
La Tour-du-Crieu
village in Ariège

La Trobe /lə ˈtɹoʊb/ /lə ˈtɹəʊb/ pn
La Trobe
university

La Tuque pn
La Tuque

La Union pn
La Union
province of the Philippines

LaVeyan Satanism pn
satanisme LaVeyen
the religion of the Church of Satan

Labbe pn
Labbé

Labelle pn
Labelle

Labonte pn
Labonté

Labour Party pn
parti travailliste
A political party supporting organized labor

Lacaille pn
Lacaille

Lacedaemon /ˌlæsəˈdiːmən/ pn
Lacédémone
another name of Sparta

Lacedaemonian adj
lacédémonien
of, from or pertaining to Lacedaemonia

Lacedaemonian n
Lacédémonien Lacédémonienne
inhabitant of Lacedaemonia

Lacerta pn
Lézard
a constellation

Laconia /ləˈkəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Laconie
region in the southern Peloponnese

Lacroix pn
Lacroix
surname

Ladakh /ləˈdɑːk/ pn
Ladakh
region

Ladin /ləˈdiːn/ pn
ladin
the Romance language

Ladinian pn
Ladinien
subdivision of the Triassic period

Ladino /ləˈdinoʊ/ /ləˈdiːnəʊ/ pn
ladino
Romance language

Ladislaus pn
Ladislas
male given name

Ladoga pn
lac Ladoga
a lake in Russia

Lady n
Dame Madame
aristocratic title for a woman

Lady Luck pn
Dame Chance
female personification of luck

Laertes /leɪˈɜɹtiːz/ pn
Laërte
the father of Odysseus

Laestrygonian /lɛstɹɪ.ˈɡoʊni.ən/ n
Lestrygon
tribe

Lafarge pn
Lafarge

Laffont pn
Laffont

Lafitte pn
Lafitte

Laflamme pn
Laflamme

Lafont pn
Lafont

Lafontaine pn
Lafontaine

Lagid /ˈlæd͡ʒ.ɪd/ n
Lagide
member of the Ptolemaic dynasty

Lagos /ˈleɪɡɒs/ pn
Lagos
former capital of Nigeria

Lagrange point n
point de Lagrange
point in an orbital configuration

Lagrangian function n
lagrangien
function

Lagus pn
Lagos
given name

Lahore /ləˈhɔːr/ pn
Lahore
Lahore

Lahorite adj
lahorite
Of or pertaining to Lahore

Laius /ˈlaɪ.əs/ pn
Laïos Laïus
father of Oedipus and husband of Jocasta

Lajoie pn
Lajoie

Lake Charles /leɪk tʃɑrlz/ pn
Lac Charles
city
lake

Lake Como pn
Lac de Côme
lake in Italy

Lake Constance pn
Lac de Constance lac de Constance
lake on the Rhein located at the intersection of Germany, Switzerland and Austria

Lake Erie pn
Érié
the lake

Lake Garda pn
Lac de Garde
lake in Italy

Lake Geneva pn
lac Léman lac de Genève Lac Léman
Lake Geneva in Europe

Lake Huron pn
lac Huron
the lake

Lake Michigan pn
Michigan
one of the five Great Lakes

Lake Michigan-Huron pn
Lac Michigan-Huron
one of the Great Lakes

Lake Ontario pn
lac Ontario
the lake

Lake Superior pn
lac Supérieur Lac Supérieur
the lake

Lake Thun pn
lac de Thoune
lake

Lake Victoria pn
lac Victoria
African lake

Lake Zurich pn
Lac de Zurich
lake in Switzerland

Lakota /ləˈkoʊtə/ /ləˈkəʊtə/ pn
lakota
language

Lalande pn
Lalande

Lalibela pn
Lalibela
town in Ethiopia

Lalonde pn
Lalonde

Lamarckian adj
lamarckien
of or pertaining to Lamarckism

Lamarckian n
lamarckien
a supporter or an advocate of Lamarckism

Lamartinian adj
lamartinien
of or pertaining to Alphonse de Lamartine

Lamb of God pn
Agneau de Dieu
Jesus, symbolized as a sacrifice

Lamb shift n
décalage de Lamb déplacement de Lamb
difference between energy levels

Lambert /ˈlæmbɚt/ pn
Lambert
male given name
surname

Lamborghini /ˈlæm.bə(ɹ).ɡi.ni/ n
Lamborghini
Car

Lamentations pn
Lamentations
book of the Bible

Lamethist adj
lamethiste

Lamia pn
Lamia
city in Greece

Lamoreaux pn
Lamoureux

Lamotte pn
Lamotte

Lamour pn
Lamour

Lamoureux pn
Lamoureux

Lampedusa /ˌlæmpɪˈduːzə/ pn
Lampidusa Lampédouse
the largest of the Pelagie Islands

Lampegia pn
Lampagia Lampegia Lampégie
daughter of Odo the Great

Lancaster Sound pn
Détroit de Lancaster détroit de Lancaster

Lancelot /ˈlæn.sə.lɒt/ /ˈlɑːn.sə.lɒt/ pn
Lancelot
given name
the knight

Land of Liberty pn
pays de la liberté

Land of the Rising Sun pn
pays du Soleil Levant pays du Soleil-Levant
Japan

Landes pn
Landes
department of France

Langevin pn
Langevin

Langhe pn
Langhe Langhes
hilly area in Piedmont

Langhian pn
Langhien
subdivision of the Miocene epoch

Langlois pn
Langlois
surname

Languedoc pn
Languedoc
French province

Languedoc-Roussillon pn
Languedoc-Roussillon
region of France

Lannemezan pn
Lannemezan
a town in Hautes-Pyrénées, France

Lantern Festival /ˌlæn(t)ɚn ˈfɛstəv(ə)l/ /ˌlæntən ˈfɛstɪvl̩/ n
fête des lanternes
festival marking the end of the Chinese New Year period

Lanzhou pn
Lanzhou
a city of China

Lao /laʊ/ /ˈlɑːoʊ/ adj
laotien lao
of, from, or pertaining to Laos, the people or their language

Lao /laʊ/ /ˈlɑːoʊ/ n
Laotienne Laotien
person
laotien
language

Laocoön /leɪˈɒkoʊˌɒn/ /leɪˈɒkəˌwɒn/ /leɪˈɒkɵ.ɒn/ pn
Laocoon
Trojan or Argonaut

Laodicea /ˌleɪ.ədɪˈsiːə/ pn
Laodicée
name of numerous Hellenistic cities

Laos /ˈlaʊ(s)/ /ˈlɑːoʊ(s)/ pn
Laos
country in Southeast Asia

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ /ˈlaʊʃən/ adj
laotien lao
of, from, or pertaining to Laos

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ /ˈlaʊʃən/ pn
laotien
language

Laozi /-zi/ /-ziː/ /ˈlaʊ.t͡sz̩/ /ˈlaʊdzə/ /ˈlaʊtzə/ pn
Lao Tseu Laozi
influential Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism

Lapierre pn
Lapierre

Laplace operator n
opérateur laplacien
mathematics, physics: differential operator used in modeling of wave propagation, heat flow and many other applications

Laplace transform n
transformée de Laplace
function on positive real numbers

Lapland pn
Laponie
region in Scandinavia

Lapland longspur n
bruant lapon plectrophane lapon
Calcarius lapponicus

Lapointe pn
Lapointe

Lapponian Herder n
berger finnois de Laponie
breed of dog

Laptev Sea pn
mer des Laptev
part of the Arctic Ocean

Laputa /ləˈpjuːtə/ pn
Laputa
flying island

Lapège pn
Lapège
village in Ariège

Lara /ˈlɑːɹə/ pn
Lara
female given name

Laredo /ləˈreɪdoʊ/ pn
Laredo
city in Texas

Large Münsterländer n
grand épagneul de Münster
Large Münsterländer

Larissa /ləˈɹɪsə/ pn
Lárissa
the city in Greece

Lasalle pn
Lasalle

Lasha pn
Lescha
Lasha

Lassallism n
lassallisme

Last Judgment pn
jugement dernier jour du jugement
judgment day

Last Supper pn
Cène
last meal Jesus ate with disciples

Lata pn
Lata

Latakia pn
Laodicée Lattaquié
a city in Syria

Latakian adj
lattaquiote

Latakian n
Lattaquiote

Late Antiquity pn
Antiquité tardive
the period between classical antiquity and the Middle Ages

Late Latin pn
bas latin latin tardif
form of the Latin language

Late Middle Ages pn
Bas Moyen Âge Moyen Âge tardif
Translations

Lateran pn
Latran
church and palace in Rome

Latifi pn
Latifi

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] adj
latin
of the language
of the script
of ancient Rome

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] pn
latin
language of the ancient Romans

Latin America pn
Amérique latine
parts of the Americas which speak Spanish or Portuguese

Latin American adj
latino-américain
Of or relating to Latin America

Latin American n
latino-américain latino-américaine
A native or inhabitant of Latin America

Latin Church pn
Église latine
one of the particular churches

Latin alphabet n
alphabet latin
the 26-letter alphabet

Latin square n
carré latin
an n-by-n arrangement of n different integers

Latina pn
Latina
province
town

Latinist n
latiniste
scholar who studies Latin

Latinity n
latinité
essence of being Latin

Latinization /ˌlæt.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
latinisation
act or process of Latinizing

Latino /læˈtinoʊ/ /ləˈtinoʊ/ n
latina latino
person from Latin America

Latino-Faliscan adj
latino-falisque
Relating to the Latin and Faliscan tongues

Latino-Faliscan pn
latino-falisque
An Italic language family.

Latium /ˈleɪ.ʃi.əm/ pn
Latium
region of central Italy

Latter-day Saint n
Saint des derniers jours
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Latvia /ˈlæt.vi.ə/ /ˈlɑːt.vi.ə/ pn
Lettonie
country

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ /ˈlɑːtvi.ən/ adj
letton Letton
pertaining to Latvia or the Latvian language

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ /ˈlɑːtvi.ən/ n
Letton Lettone
person from Latvia
letton
Baltic language of Latvia

Laura /ˈlɔɹə/ /ˈlɔːɹə/ pn
Laure Laura
female given name

Laurasia pn
Laurasia Laurasie
supercontinent

Laurence /ˈlɑɹəns/ /ˈlɒ.ɹəns/ /ˈlɔɹəns/ pn
Laurent
male given name

Laurentian /lɑˈɹɛnʃən/ /lɒˈɹɛnʃi.ən/ /lɒˈɹɛnʃən/ /ləˈɹɛnʃən/ adj
laurentien

Laurentian /lɑˈɹɛnʃən/ /lɒˈɹɛnʃi.ən/ /lɒˈɹɛnʃən/ /ləˈɹɛnʃən/ n
Laurentien

Laurier pn
Laurier

Laurin pn
Laurin
surname

Lausanne /loʊˈzæn/ /ləʊˈzæn/ pn
Lausanne
city

Laval pn
Laval
City of Laval, Quebec, Canada
Island of Laval, Quebec, Canada
Laval, Mayenne, France
Surname

Lavallee pn
Lavallée

Lavoie pn
Lavoie

Laz pn
laze
language

Lazarist adj
lazariste
of or related to the Lazarists

Lazarist n
lazariste
member of the Congregation of the Mission

Lazarus /ˈlæzəɹəs/ pn
Lazare
New Testament characters

Lazio pn
Latium Lazio
Italian region

Le Chatelier's principle pn
principe de Le Chatelier
chemical principle

Le Havre /lə ˈhɑː(ɹ)v/ /lə ˈhɑːvɹə/ pn
Le Havre
city

Le Lamentin pn
Le Lamentin
commune in Martinique

Le Mans pn
Le Mans
city in France

Le Pen pn
Le Pen
surname

Le Vauclin pn
Le Vauclin
commune in Martinique

LePenism n
lepenisme
support of Jean-Marie Le Pen

League of Nations pn
Société des Nations
international organization

Leah /ˈliːə/ pn
Léa
elder daughter of Laban
given name

Leander /liːˈændə/ /liːˈændɚ/ pn
Leándre
Greek lover of Hero
male given name

Leaning Tower of Pisa pn
tour de Pise tour penchée de Pise
the leaning bell tower in the Italian town of Pisa

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ adj
libanais
of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon, its people or language

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ n
Libanais Libanaise
A person from Lebanon

Lebanese Republic pn
République libanaise
official name of Lebanon

Lebanon /-ɒn/ /ˈlɛbənɑn/ /ˈlɛbənɔn/ /ˈlɛbənən/ pn
Liban
Lebanese Republic
mountain range

Lebeau pn
Lebeau

Lecce /ˈlɛtʃeɪ/ pn
Lecce
city and province

Lecco pn
Lecco
province
town

Leda /ˈliːdə/ pn
Léda
Asteroid

Leduc pn
Leduc
city in Alberta, Canada

Leeuwarden /-ə/ /ˈleɪwɑɹdən/ /ˈleɪwɑːdən/ pn
Leeuwarden Leuvarde
capital and largest city of Friesland

Leeward Islands pn
îles Sous-le-Vent îles du Vent
Island group

Lefebvre pn
Lefebvre

Legault pn
Legault

Legion of Honor pn
Légion d’honneur

Lego /ˈlɛɡoʊ/ n
Lego
toy brick

Legrand pn
Legrand

Leibnizian adj
leibnitzien
of or relating to Leibniz

Leiden /ˈlaɪdən/ /ˈleɪdən/ pn
Leyde
city in South Holland

Leinster /ˈlɛnstə(ɹ)/ pn
Leinster
province

Leipzig /ˈlaɪp.sɪk/ /ˈlaɪp.sɪɡ/ /ˈlaɪp.tsɪk/ /ˈlaɪp.zɪɡ/ pn
Leipzig
city in Saxony, Germany

Lelystad pn
Lelystad

Lemuria /ləˈmjuːɹi.ə/ pn
Lémuries
Religious feast of Ancient Rome

Lena pn
Léna
river in Russia

Lenin pn
Lénine
a Russian revolutionary and politician

Leningrad /ˈlɛn.ənˌɡræd/ /ˈlɛn.ənˌɡrɑd/ /ˈlɛn.ɪnˌɡræd/ /ˈlɛn.ɪnˌɡrɑd/ pn
Léningrad
name of Saint Petersburg, 1924-1991

Leninism /lɛnɪnɪzm̩/ n
léninisme
political philosophy

Leninist /ˈlɛnənɪst/ /ˈlɛnɪnɪst/ adj
léniniste
of or relating to Lenin

Leninist /ˈlɛnənɪst/ /ˈlɛnɪnɪst/ n
Léniniste
an adherent of Lenin or Leninism

Lent /lɛnt/ n
carême
Christian period of penitence before Easter

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ n
Lion
Someone with a Leo star sign

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ pn
Lion
astrological sign
constellation
Léon Léo Lion
male given name

Leo Minor pn
Petit Lion
spring constellation of the northern sky

Leodensian n
Léodensien

Leonard /ˈlɛnɚd/ pn
Léonard
male given name

Leonardeschi /lənɑɹˈdɛʃi/ /ˌli.ənɑɹˈdɛski/ /ˌli.ənɑɹˈdɛʃi/ /ˌlɪ.ənɑːˈdɛskɪ/ /ˌlɪ.ənɑːˈdɛʃɪ/ n
leonardeschi
group of artists who worked in the studio of, or under the influence of, Leonardo da Vinci

Leonberger n
chien de Leonberg
dog breed

Leonese adj
léonais
from León

Leonese n
Léonais Léonaise
Someone from León

Leonese pn
léonais
language

Leopold /ˈliːəpoʊld/ /ˈliːəpəʊld/ /ˈlɛpəld/ pn
Léopold
male given name

Leopoldville pn
Léopoldville
former name of Kinshasa

Lepage pn
Lepage

Lepontic /ləˈpɑntɪk/ pn
lépontique
the extinct language

Lepus pn
Lièvre
winter constellation of the northern sky

Les Bleus pn
Bleus

Les Sables-d'Olonne pn
Les Sables-d'Olonne
a city in Vendée, France

Lesbian adj
lesbien
of the island of Lesbos

Lesbian n
Lesbien Lesbienne
native or inhabitant of the island of Lesbos

Lesbos /ˈlɛz.bɒs/ pn
Lesbos
island

Leslie /ˈlɛsli/ /ˈlɛzli/ pn
Leslie
female given name

Lesothan adj
lesothan
of, from, or pertaining to Lesotho

Lesothan n
Lesothan Lesothane
person

Lesotho /ləˈsuːtuː/ pn
Lesotho
country in Southern Africa

Lesquin pn
Lesquin
a town in nord, France

Lessard pn
Lessard

Lesseps pn
Lesseps
canton (township)
surname

Lessepsian /leɪˈsɛp.sɪ.ən/ adj
lessepsien lessepsienne
of or relating to organisms that migrate by means of the Suez Canal

Lesser Antilles pn
Petites Antilles
Caribbean islands

Lesser Caucasus pn
Petit Caucase
mountain range

Lesser Poland Voivodeship pn
voïvodie de Petite-Pologne
Lesser Poland Voivodeship

Lethe /ˈliːθi/ pn
Léthé
personification of oblivion

Lethean /liːˈθi.ən/ /ˈliθi.ən/ adj
léthéen
of or relating to river Lethe

Letitia pn
Laetitia
female given name

Leto pn
Léto
mother of Apollo

Letourneau pn
Létourneau

Levant /ləˈvænt/ /ləˈvɑnt/ /lɛvɑnt/ /ˈlɛv.ənt/ pn
Levant
the countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea

Levantine /ˈlɛvəntaɪn/ adj
levantin
of the Levant, the Eastern Mediterranean

Levantine Arabic pn
arabe levantin
Levantine Arabic

Levantine Sea pn
bassin Levantin mer Levantine mer du Levant
eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea

Levesque pn
Lévesque

Levi /ˈliː.vaɪ/ pn
Lévi
third son of Jacob

Levico Terme pn
Levico Terme
city in Italy

Levite /ˈliː.vaɪt/ n
lévite
member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi

Leviticus /ləˈvɪtɪkəs/ pn
Lévitique
the book of the Bible and Torah

Leyden jar /ˈlaɪdən ˌdʒɑɹ/ n
bouteille de Leyde
glass jar used to accumulate static electricity

Lhasa /ˈlɑːsə/ pn
Lhassa
Capital of Tibet

Lhasa apso n
Lhassa apso
dog

Liberal n
libéral libérale

Liberal Party pn
Parti libéral

Liberia /laɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ /laɪˈbɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Libéria Liberia
country in Western Africa

Liberian n
Libérien Libérienne
A person from Liberia

Libertarian adj
libertarien
pertaining to the Libertarian Party

Libra /ˈliːbɹə/ n
Balance
Someone with a Libra star sign

Libra /ˈliːbɹə/ pn
Balance
constellation
astrological sign

Libya /ˈlɪbi.ə/ pn
Libye
country in Northern Africa

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ adj
libyen libyque
Of, from, or pertaining to Libya, the Libyan people or the Libyan language

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ n
Libyen Libyenne
person

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya pn
Jamahiriya Arabe Libyenne
the official name of Libya from 1977-2011

Lie group n
groupe de Lie
analytic group that is also a smooth manifold

Liechtenstein /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/ adj
liechtensteinois
of or pertaining to Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/ pn
Liechtenstein
Principality of Liechtenstein

Liechtensteiner n
Liechtensteinois
A person from Liechtenstein or of Liechtenstein descent

Liguria /lɪˈɡjʊəɹiə/ /lɪˈɡjʊɹiə/ pn
Ligurie
region

Ligurian adj
ligure ligurien
Of or pertaining to Liguria

Ligurian n
ligurien
native or inhabitant

Ligurian pn
ligurien
Gallo-Italic language

Ligurian Sea pn
mer de Ligurie
arm of the Mediterranean Sea

Lilian /ˈlɪli.ən/ pn
Liliane
female given name

Lille /lil/ /liːl/ pn
Lille
city in France

Lilongwe /ləˈlɑŋwi/ /lɪˈlɒŋw(e)ɪ/ /lɪˈlɔŋweɪ/ pn
Lilongwe Lilongwé
capital of Malawi

Lima /ˈlaɪmə/ /ˈliːmə/ pn
Lima
the capital city of Peru

Limassol pn
Limassol
port of Cyprus

Limburg /lɪmbɜːrɡ/ /lɪmbɜːɡ/ /lɪmbɝːɡ/ pn
Limbourg
province of the Netherlands or Belgium

Limburgish pn
limbourgeois
the Germanic language

Limoges pn
Limoges
city in France

Limonade pn
Limonade
Commune in Haiti

Limos pn
Limos
Greek goddess of famine and hunger

Limours pn
Limours
a city in Essonne, France

Limousin /ˌlɪməˈziːn/ /ˌlɪməˈzɪn/ pn
Limousin
region

Limousine pn
Limousin
region of France

Limoux pn
Limoux
a city in Aude, France

Lindros pn
Lindros

Linear A pn
linéaire A
syllabary used to write the as-yet-undeciphered Minoan language

Linear B pn
linéaire B
syllabary used to write Mycenaean Greek

Lingala /lɪŋˈɡɑːlə/ pn
lingala
Bantu language

Lingayatism pn
lingayatisme
a branch of Hinduism focusing on the worship of Shiva's lingam

Lingua Franca Nova pn
lingua franca nova
constructed language

Linnaeus pn
Linné
Carl Linnaeus

Linux /ˈlɪnəks/ /ˈlɪnʊks/ pn
Linux
operating system

Linz pn
Linz
city in Austria

Lion of Judah pn
Lion de Juda
Jewish cultural symbol

Lionel /ˈlaɪənl/ pn
Lionel
male given name

Lionheart pn
Cœur de Lion
nickname of Richard I of England

Lipari pn
Lipari
island off the coast of Sicily, Italy

Lipari Islands pn
îles Lipari îles Éoliennes
group of islands of Italy

Lisa /ˈlaɪzə/ /ˈlisə/ /ˈlizə/ /ˈliːsə/ /ˈliːzə/ pn
Lise
female given name

Lisbon /ˈlɪzbən/ pn
Lisbonne
capital city of Portugal

Lisboner adj
lisboète lisbonnais lisbonnin
from Lisbon

Lisboner n
Lisboète Lisbonnais Lisbonnin
someone from Lisbon

Lisle pn
Lisle

Lithuania /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Lituanie
country

Lithuanian /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ən/ adj
lituanien lithuanien
of or relating to Lithuania

Lithuanian /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ən/ n
Lituanien Lituanienne Lithuanienne Lithuanien
person from Lithuania
lituanien lithuanien
language

Lithuanian SSR pn
RSS lituanien
Soviet republic

Little Colorado pn
Petit Colorado
river of Arizona

Little Harrowden pn
Little Harrowden

Little Maghreb pn
Petit Maghreb
Little Maghreb

Little Red Riding Hood /ˈlɪtl̩ ɹɛd ɹaɪ.dɪŋ hʊd/ pn
Petit Chaperon rouge
a folktale
the main character in this story

Little Russia pn
Petite Russie
a historical area

Little Russian adj
petit-russien
of or pertaining to Little Russia

Little Russian n
Petit-Russien Petite-Russienne
inhabitant of Little Russia

Liverpool /ˈlɪvə(ɹ)ˌpuːl/ pn
Liverpool
Liverpool, England
NY, Canada or Australia

Liverpudlian adj
liverpoolais liverpoolien liverpoolois liverpudlien
of or relating to Liverpool in England

Liverpudlian n
Liverpudlien Liverpoolais Liverpoolien Liverpoolois
a native or resident of Liverpool in England

Livia pn
Livie
female given name

Livonia /lɪˈvoʊniə/ pn
Livonie
historical region

Livonian adj
livonien
pertaining to Livonia or Livonians

Livonian n
Livonien Livonienne
person

Livonian pn
livonien live
language

Livornian adj
livournais
of or from Livorno

Livornian n
Livournais Livournaise
someone from Livorno

Livorno /ləˈvɔɹnoʊ/ /lɪˈvɔːnəʊ/ pn
Livourne
city in Italy
province of Italy

Liège pn
Liège
province in Belgium

Ljubljana /ˌl(j)ʊbliˈɑːnə/ pn
Ljubljana
capital city of Slovenia

Llanfihangel-ar-Arth pn
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth

Local Group pn
Groupe local
cluster of galaxies that contains the Milky Way

Local Supercluster /ˌloʊkl̩ ˈsupɚˌklʌstɚ/ pn
Superamas Local
Supercluster that includes the Milky Way

Loch Ness pn
Loch Ness
lake in the Great Glen of Scotland

Loch Ness monster pn
monstre du Loch Ness
hypothetical creature

Lochkovian pn
Lochkovien

Locris pn
Locride
region of ancient Greece

Lodi /ˈloʊdaɪ/ /ˈloʊdi/ pn
Lodi
a province of Lombardy, Italy
a town and capital of the province of Lodi

Lodz /lɒdz/ /wuːt͡ʃ/ pn
Łódź
city in Poland

Lodz Voivodeship pn
Voïvodie de Łódź
Lodz Voivodeship

Logroño /lɒˈɡɹɒnjəʊ/ /ləˈɡɹoʊnjoʊ/ pn
Logroño
capital city of La Rioja, Spain

Loir pn
Loir
river

Loir-et-Cher pn
Loir-et-Cher
department of France

Loire /ləˈwɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈlwɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Loire
river
department

Loire-Atlantique pn
Loire-Atlantique
French department

Loire-Inférieure pn
Loire-Inférieure
former name of Loire-Atlantique

Loiret /lwɑːɹeɪ/ pn
Loiret
département

Lojban /ˈloʊʒbæn/ /ˈloʊʒbɑːn/ /ˈlɒʒbæn/ pn
lojban
artificial logical language based on Loglan

Loki /ˈloʊki/ /ˈləʊki/ pn
Loki
god of mischief and trickery

Lollard /ˈlɒlɑː(ɹ)d/ n
lollard lollardo

Lollobrigida pn
Lollobrigida

Lollobrigidian adj
lollobrigidien

Lombard /ˈlɑmbɑɹd/ /ˈlɒmbɑːd/ n
lombard
native of Lombardy
lombard longobard
member of a Germanic people

Lombard /ˈlɑmbɑɹd/ /ˈlɒmbɑːd/ pn
lombard
language of Lombardy

Lombard Street pn
Lombard Street
money and capital market of London

Lombard rate n
taux lombard
interest rate

Lombardy /ˈlɑmbəɹdi/ /ˈlɒmbədi/ pn
Lombardie
region in northern Italy

Lombrosian adj
lombrosien

London /ˈlʌ.nən/ /ˈlʌn.dən/ pn
London Londres
in Canada
Londres
in the United Kingdom
londonien de Londres
of, from or pertaining to London in the UK

London Underground pn
le métro de Londres
the London underground

Londoner /ˈlʌn.dən.ə(ɹ)/ n
Londonien Londonienne
person from or inhabitant of London

Londonian adj
londonien
of or relating to London

Lone Star State pn
État de l'étoile solitaire

Long Island iced tea n
Long Island Iced Tea thé glacé Long Island
cocktail made with iced tea

Long Primer pn
petit-romain

Longaretti pn
Longaretti

Longchamp pn
Longchamp

Longueil pn
Longueil
placename

Longueuil pn
Longueuil
city

Longueuillois n
Longueuillois
from Longueuil

Longyearbyen pn
Longyearbyen
settlement

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ n
lord
British aristocratic title
monsieur seignieur

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ pn
Seigneur
God
Jesus

Lord's Day n
jour du Seigneur
Lord's Day

Lord's Prayer pn
Notre Père
the prayer taught by Jesus Christ to his disciples

Lorentz transformation n
transformation de Lorentz
mathematics

Lorient /lɒɹiˈɑn/ /lɒɹiˈɒ̃/ pn
Lorient
coastal town in Morbihan

Lorp-Sentaraille pn
Lorp-Sentaraille
a village in Ariège, France

Lorraine /lɔˈɹeɪn/ /ləˈɹeɪn/ pn
Lorraine
former region in Grand Est, France

Lorrainer n
Lorrain Lorraine
native or inhabitant of Lorraine

Los Angeles /- ˈændʒələs/ /- ˈændʒəlɪz/ /loʊs ˈæŋɡələs/ /loʊs ˈɑŋheɪleɪs/ /lɑs ˈændʒələs/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪliːz/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪlɪz/ /lɒs-/ /lɔs ˈændʒəliːz/ /lɔs ˈændʒələs/ /lɔs ˈæŋɡələs/ pn
Los Angeles
largest city in California

Lost River Range pn
chaînon Lost River
group of high mountains located in central Idaho

Lot /lɑt/ /lɒt/ pn
Lot Loth
nephew of Abraham
Lot
department of France

Lot-et-Garonne pn
Lot-et-Garonne
French department

Lotharingia pn
Lotharingie

Lotharingian /loʊ.θəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ləʊ.θəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ adj
lotharingien
of or relating to Lotharingia

Lothario /loʊˈθɛəɹioʊ/ n
coureur de jupons don Juan
seducer

Louis /ˈlu.əs/ /ˈlu.ɪs/ /ˈluː.i/ /ˈlʉ.əs/ /ˈlʉː.i/ pn
Louis Ludovic
male given name

Louise /luːˈiːz/ /ləˈwiːz/ pn
Louise
feminine form of Louis

Louisiana /luːˌiːziˈænə/ /ləˌwiːziˈænə/ /ˌluːziˈænə/ pn
Louisiane
US state

Louisiana Creole pn
courez-venez créole louisianais français cassé gombo
Louisiana Creole language

Louisville /ˈluːivɪl/ /ˈluːəvəl/ pn
Louisville
city

Loujain pn
Loujaïne
female given name

Lourdes /lʊəd(z)/ /lʊɹd(z)/ pn
Lourdes
a town in the Pyrenees

Louvain pn
Louvain
Belgian city

Louvre /ˈluːv(ɹə)/ /ˈluːvə(ɹ)/ pn
Louvre le musée du Louvre
an art museum in France

Lovecraftian /lʌvˈkɹæfti.ən/ adj
lovecraftien
of, pertaining to, or emulating the style or works of author H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937)

Low German n
bas allemand
West Germanic languages that are not High German
bas saxon bas allemand
West Germanic language

Low Mass n
messe basse
Mass celebrated without music

Low Prussian pn
bas-prussien

Low Saxon pn
bas saxon
language or dialect group

Lower Austria pn
Basse-Autriche
the northeasternmost state of Austria

Lower Canada /ˈloʊɚ ˈkænədə/ pn
Bas-Canada
Former colony

Lower Egypt pn
Basse-Égypte
Northern Egypt

Lower Normandy pn
Basse-Normandie
former region of France

Lower Saxony pn
Basse-Saxe
state of Germany

Lower Sorbian pn
bas-sorabe
a Slavic language spoken in part of Brandenburg

Lozère pn
Lozère
département

Ltd. n
Ltée. SARL

Luang Namtha pn
Louang Namtha
city in Laos
province of Laos

Luang Prabang pn
Luang Prabang
city

Lucan pn
Lucain
a Roman poet

Lucas /ˈluːkəs/ pn
Luc Lucas
surname

Lucca pn
Lucques
city
province

Lucciana pn
Lucciana
city in Corsica

Lucerne pn
Lucerne
canton
city

Lucian /ˈljuː-/ /ˈluː.sɪən/ /ˈluː.ʃən/ pn
Lucien
male given name
Lucien de Samosate
sophist of Syrian origin

Lucifer /ˈluːsɪfə/ pn
Lucifer
figure mentioned in Isaiah 14:12

Lucina pn
Lucine
Roman goddess of childbirth

Lucite pn
plexiglas
brand of tough transparent thermoplastic

Lucretius pn
Lucrèce
Roman poet and philosopher

Lucy /ˈluːsi/ pn
Lucie
female given name

Luddite /ˈlʌ.daɪt/ /ˈlʌ.ɾaɪt/ [ˈlʌ.ɾʌit] n
luddite
19th-century textile worker who destroyed machinery

Ludfordian pn
Ludfordien

Ludwig's angina n
angine de Ludwig
infection of the floor of the mouth

Luhansk /luːˈhænsk/ /luːˈhɑːnsk/ pn
Louhansk Lougansk
city

Luhansk People's Republic pn
République populaire de Lougansk
secessionist state in Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine

Lukashenko pn
Loukachenka Loukachenko
surname

Luke /luːk/ pn
Louké
village in North Macedonia
Luc
evangelist
Luc Lc
gospel of Luke
Luc Lucas
given name

Lullism n
lullisme

Lunarian n
Lunarien Lunaire Sélénien Sélénite
imaginary inhabitant of the Moon

Lupus /ˈluːpəs/ pn
Loup
summer constellation of the northern sky

Lusaka /luːˈsɑːkə/ pn
Lusaka
capital of Zambia

Lusatia /luˈseɪʃə/ pn
Lusace
region

Lusignan /ˈluːzɪnjɒn/ n
Lusignan
member of a royal house of French origin

Lusitania /lu.sɪˈteɪ.ni.ə/ /luː.sɪˈteɪ.nɪə/ pn
Lusitanie
ancient Roman province

Lusitanian adj
lusitain lusitaine lusitanien lusitanienne
of or pertaining to ancient Roman province of Lusitania

Lusitanian n
Lusitanien
native or inhabitant of ancient Lusitania

Luso- prefix
luso-
relating to Portugal or Portuguese

Lusophone /ˈlusəˌfoʊn/ /ˈluːsəˌfəʊn/ adj
lusophone
of a person, Portuguese-speaking
of a place, Portuguese-speaking

Lusophone /ˈlusəˌfoʊn/ /ˈluːsəˌfəʊn/ n
lusophone
Portuguese speaker

Lutetia pn
Lutèce
Roman town

Lutetian /luːˈtiːʃən/ adj
lutécien

Lutetian /luːˈtiːʃən/ n
Lutécien Lutécienne

Lutetian /luːˈtiːʃən/ pn
Lutétien

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluːθɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ /ˈluθɹən/ adj
luthérien
pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther or his followers, or the Lutheran church

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluːθɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ /ˈluθɹən/ n
luthérien luthérienne
member of any Christian church identifying with the theology of Martin Luther

Lutheranism n
luthéranisme luthérianisme
branch of Christianity developed by Martin Luther

Luxembourg /ˈlʌk.səm.bɜːɡ/ /ˈlʌk.səm.bɝɡ/ pn
Luxembourg
country
province in Belgium
capital city
canton in Luxembourg

Luxembourger n
Luxembourgeois Luxembourgeoise
person from Luxembourg

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbɜːɡɪʃ/ /ˈlʌksəmˌbɝɡɪʃ/ adj
luxembourgeois
of, from, or pertaining to Luxembourg or its people

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbɜːɡɪʃ/ /ˈlʌksəmˌbɝɡɪʃ/ pn
luxembourgeois
language of Luxembourg

Luzon /ˈluˌzɔn/ pn
Luçon
largest island of the Philippines

Luzon Strait pn
détroit de Luçon
strait between Taiwan and Luzon

Lviv /ləˈviːv/ pn
Lviv Léopol
city in western Ukraine

Lycerius pn
Lizier
Catholic saint

Lycian /ˈlɪ.si.ən/ /ˈlɪ.sɪ.ən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃi.ən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃɪ.ən/ adj
lycien
relating to Lycia

Lycian /ˈlɪ.si.ən/ /ˈlɪ.sɪ.ən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃi.ən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃɪ.ən/ n
Lycien
native of Lycia

Lycian /ˈlɪ.si.ən/ /ˈlɪ.sɪ.ən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃi.ən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃɪ.ən/ pn
lycien
language

Lydia /ˈlɪ.di.ə/ pn
Lydie
biblical woman
historical region
Lydie Lydia
female given name

Lydian mode n
lydien mode lydien
musical mode

Lyman /liˈmɑn/ /lɪˈmɑn/ /ˈlaɪ.mən/ pn
Lyman
city in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine

Lyme disease n
borréliose maladie de Lyme
infection by bacteria of the genus Borrelia

Lynx /lɪŋks/ pn
Lynx
constellation

Lyon pn
Lyon
city in France

Lyra /ˈlaɪ.ɹə/ /ˈlɪ(ə)ɹ.ə/ pn
Lyre
constellation

Lysychansk pn
Lissitchansk Lyssytchansk
city

Löwchen n
petit chien lion
Löwchen

Lübeck pn
Lübeck
city

Lüneburg pn
Lunebourg
city in Lower Saxony

M/S n
N/M
motor ship

M/V n
N/M
motor vessel

MAC address n
adresse MAC
Media Access Control address

MB n
Mo
megabyte

MBps n
Mo/s
megabytes per second

MEP n
eurodéputé eurodéputée
Member of the European Parliament

MILF /mɪlf/ n
MILF
woman

MITI pn
MITI
Ministry of International Trade and Industry

MLM n
MLM

MMC pn
CMM
Montreal

MMIWG n
FFADA
crime victims
national inquiry

MMORPG n
MMORPG
abbreviation of video game type

MOOC /muːk/ n
CLOM
Massive Open Online Course

MP3 player n
lecteur MP3
electronic device for playing digital audio files in the MP3 format

MPV n
monospace
multipurpose vehicle

MRSA /ˈmɝsə/ /ˈɛm.ɑɹ.ɛs.eɪ/ /ˈɛm.ɑːɹ.ɛs.eɪ/ n
SARM
initialism or acronym for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

MSRP n
PDSC PDSF
Manufacturer's suggested retail price

MTC pn
CTM
Montreal Transit Commission
MTC
Montreal Tramways Company
STM
Montreal Transit Corporation

MTF adj
MtF

MTFTM n
MtFtM

MUC pn
CUM
Montreal Urban Community

MUCTC pn
CTCUM
Montreal Urban Community Transit Commission
STCUM
Montreal Urban Community Transit Corporation

MV n
N/M
merchant vessel
motor vessel

Maastrichtian adj
maastrichtien maastrichtienne
pertaining to Maastricht

Maastrichtian n
Maastrichtien Maastrichtienne
denizen of Maastricht

Maastrichtian pn
Maastrichtien
geological age

Mablethorpe and Sutton pn
Mablethorpe and Sutton

MacBook n
MacBook
device

MacKinnon pn
MacKinnon

Macanese /ˌmæk.əˈniz/ n
macanais macanéen
Macanese (person)

Macaoese n
macanais macanéen
Macaoese

Macarius pn
Macaire

Macau /məˈkaʊ/ pn
Macao
a city just west of Hong Kong

Maccabee /ˈmæ.kəˌbi/ n
Maccabée
Maccabee

Maccabees pn
Maccabées
book of the Old Testament

Macedonia /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊn.jə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Macédoine
region of northern Greece
ancient kingdom
modern geographical region
Macédoine République de Macédoine
Republic of North Macedonia

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ adj
macédonien
of Macedonia or its people or language

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ n
macédonien
Slavic language of Macedonia
language of antiquity
macédonien macédonienne
person from Macedonia

Macerata pn
Macerata
province
town

Machiavelli pn
Machiavel
Italian statesman and writer

Machiavellian /ˌmæk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmæk.jəˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmɑk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ adj
machiavélien
related to the philosophical system of Niccolò Machiavelli
machiavélique
attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods

Machiavellianism n
machiavélisme
philosophy
ruthless, duplicitous behavior
political maneuver

Macintosh n
Macintosh
Apple Macintosh

Macron /mæˈkɹɒn/ pn
Macron
surname

Madagascar /-ɑː/ /madəˈɡaskə/ /mædəˈɡæskɑɹ/ pn
Madagascar
country in Southern Africa

Madagascar buzzard n
buse de Madagascar
Buteo brachypterus

Madagascar jacana n
Jacana malgache
Actophilornis albinucha

Madeira /məˈdɪəɹ.ə/ n
madère
wine

Madeira /məˈdɪəɹ.ə/ pn
Madère
island and autonomous region

Madeiran n
Madéran Madérien Madériote Madérois
someone from Madeira

Madhya Pradesh /ˌmɑːdjə pɹəˈdɛʃ/ pn
Madhya Pradesh
state in central India

Madonna /məˈdɒnə/ pn
Madone
Mary, mother of Jesus

Madras /məˈdɹæs/ /məˈdɹɑːs/ pn
Madras
city

Madrid /məˈdɹɪd/ /ˈmædrɪd/ /ˈmædɹɪd/ pn
Madrid
capital of Spain

Madrilenian adj
madrilène
of Madrid

Madrilenian n
Madrilène madrilène madrilègne
Someone from Madrid

Maecenas /mʌɪˈsiːnəs/ n
mécène
a generous benefactor; specifically, a patron of literature or art

Maenclochog pn
Maenclochog

Mafioso n
mafieux mafieuse
member of the mafia

Magdalene /ˈmæɡdəlin/ /ˈmɔːdlɪn/ pn
Madeleine
female given name

Magdeburg /ˈmaɡdəbɜːɡ/ /ˈmæɡdəbɝɡ/ pn
Magdebourg
capital of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Magellanic Cloud n
nuage de Magellan
galaxy

Magellanic penguin n
manchot de Magellan
Penguin

Maggie /ˈmæɡi/ pn
Maguy Margot
female given name

Maghreb /ˈmɑːɡɹɛb/ /ˈmʌɡɹəb/ pn
Maghreb
region in Africa

Maghrebi adj
maghrébin
of or relating to the Maghreb

Maghrebi n
Maghrébin Maghrébine
native of the Maghreb

Magi /ˈmeɪd͡ʒaɪ/ /ˈmeɪˌd͡ʒaɪ/ /ˈmæ-/ pn
Rois mages
wise men who visited and gave gifts to the baby Jesus

Magna Carta /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːtə/ /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːɹtə/ [-ɾə] pn
Magna Carta
charter granted by King John to the barons at Runnymede in 1215

Magna Graecia pn
Grande Grèce Grande-Grèce
Ancient Greek colonies in Italy and Sicily

Magnesian /mæɡˈniʒən/ n
Magnesenne Magnesien
inhabitant or a resident of Magnesia

Magnon pn
Magnon

Magyarize v
magyariser
to make or render Hungarian

Maharashtrian adj
maharashtrien
of or pertaining to Maharashtra

Maharashtrian n
maharashtrien
native or resident of Maharashtra

Mahbubnagar pn
Mahbubnagar
district in Telangana

Mahdi /ˈmɑːdi/ pn
mahdi
a leader in Islamic eschatology who will appear and restore peace and justice before the end of the world

Mahorais n
Mahorais
person from Mayotte

Mahoran adj
mahorais
from Mayotte

Mahé pn
Mahé
town
island

Maia /ˈmaɪ.ə/ /ˈmeɪ.ə/ pn
Maïa
daughter of Atlas

Maillard reaction /maɪˈjɑː(ɹ) ɹiˈækʃən/ n
réaction de Maillard
condensation reaction of an amino acid

Maimonides /maɪˈmɑnədiz/ pn
Maïmonide
medieval Jewish philosopher

Main pn
Main
river in southern Germany

Main Street pn
rue principale
generic name of a primary street

Maine /meɪn/ /mɛn/ pn
Maine
US State
former province in France

Maine-et-Loire pn
Maine-et-Loire
departments of France

Mainer n
Mainois Mainoise mainois
native or inhabitant of the State of Maine

Mainz /maɪn(t)s/ /maɪnts/ pn
Mayence
the state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate

Maj. n
Maj.
prenominal military title

Majesty /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ə.sti/ /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.sti/ pronoun
majesté
term of address for royalty and imperiality

Majorca /məˈd͡ʒɔɹ.kə/ /məˈd͡ʒɔː.kə/ /məˈjɔɹ.kə/ /məˈjɔː.kə/ pn
Majorque
island

Makassar pn
Macassar
city in Indonesia

Makemake /ˈmɑ.keˈmɑke/ pn
Make-Make
creator deity
Makemake
celestial body

Makhachkala pn
Makhatchkala
capital of Dagestan, Russia

Makiyivka /mɑːˈkiːɪvkə/ pn
Makeïevka Makiïvka
city

Malacca /məˈlaka/ /məˈlakə/ /məˈlækə/ pn
Malacca
state in Malaysia

Malachi /ˈmæləkaɪ/ pn
Malachie
minor prophet
book of the Bible
male given name

Malagasy /mæləˈɡeɪzi/ /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ adj
malgache
pertaining to Madagascar

Malagasy /mæləˈɡeɪzi/ /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ n
Malgache malgache
person
malgache
the language of the Malagasy, when considered one language

Malakoff pn
Malakoff
commune

Malavedan pn
Malavedan
Dravidian language

Malawi /mɑːˈlɑːwi/ /məˈlɑːwi/ pn
Malawi
Republic of Malawi

Malawian n
Malawien Malawite
A person from Malawi or of Malawian descent

Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ adj
malais
of the Malay people
in, of or otherwise pertaining to the Malay language
of or pertaining to Malaysia

Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ n
Malais Malaise
Malay person
malais

Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ pn
malais
the Malay language

Malay apple /məˌleɪ ˈapəl/ /məˌleɪ ˈæpəl/ /ˌmeɪleɪ ˌæpəl/ n
jambosier rouge pomme d'eau

Malayalam /mæləˈjɑːləm/ /ˌmɑː.ləˈjɑː.ləm/ pn
malayalam
language

Malayan night heron n
bihoreau malais
Gorsachius melanolophus

Malaysia /məlejsiə/ /məlejʃə/ /məˈleɪziə/ /məˈleɪʒə/ pn
Malaisie
country in Southeast Asia

Malaysian /məˈleɪ.zi.ən/ /məˈleɪ.ʒən/ adj
malaisien
Pertaining to Malaysia

Malaysian /məˈleɪ.zi.ən/ /məˈleɪ.ʒən/ n
Malaisienne Malaisien
a native of Malaysia

Maldives /ˈmæl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɑl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɒl.diːvz/ /ˈmɔl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɔːl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɔːl.diːvz/ pn
Maldives
country in South Asia

Maldivian n
Maldivais Maldivien Maldivois
person

Mali /ˈmɑːli/ pn
Mali
a country in Western Africa

Malian adj
malien
Of, from, or pertaining to Mali or the Malian people

Malian n
Malien
A person from Mali or of Malian descent

Malibu /ˈmælɪbuː/ pn
Malibu
city

Mallarméan /ˌmalɑːˈmeɪən/ adj
mallarméen
of or relating to Stéphane Mallarmé

Mallorcan adj
majorquin
of, from, or relating to, Mallorca

Mallorcan n
majorquin
spoken variety of Mallorca

Malmö /ˈmalməʊ/ /ˈmɑlmoʊ/ /ˈmɑlmʊ/ /ˈmɑːlməʊ/ /ˈmɑːlmɜː/ pn
Malmö Malmoe
city in Sweden

Malolos pn
Malolos
city in the Philippines

Malpighian adj
malpighien
of, relating to, or discovered by Marcello Malpighi

Malrucian adj
malrucien

Malta /ˈmɑl.tə/ /ˈmɔl.tə/ /ˈmɔːl.tə/ pn
Malte
republic
island

Malta Island pn
Malte
the largest island of Malta

Maltais pn
Maltais

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ /mɔːlˈtiːz/ adj
maltais
pertaining to Malta or its language

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ /mɔːlˈtiːz/ n
Maltais Maltaise
inhabitant of Malta
bichon maltais
breed of dog
maltais
language of Malta

Maltese cross n
croix de Malte
cross

Malthusian adj
malthusien
of, or relating to Malthus or his views

Malukus pn
Moluques
Indonesian archipelago

Malé /ˈmɑːleɪ/ /ˈmɑːlɛ/ pn
Malé
capital of the Maldives

Mamoudzou pn
Mamoudzou
capital city of Mayotte

Man pn
Homme
genus Homo

Man of Steel pn
Homme d’acier
moniker for Superman

Manama /məˈnɑːmə/ pn
Manama
the capital city of Bahrain

Manasseh /məˈnæ.sə/ pn
Manassé
the elder son of Joseph

Manaus /mɑːˈnaʊs/ pn
Manaos Manaus
capital of Amazonas

Manche pn
Manche
department of Normandy, France

Manchester /mæn.ˈt͡ʃɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈman.t͡ʃɪs.tə/ /ˈmæn.t͡ʃɛs.tɚ/ /ˈmæn.t͡ʃɪs.tə(ɹ)/ pn
Manchester
major city in the north-west of England

Manchu /ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ adj
mandchou
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu language
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu(rian) people

Manchu /ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ n
mandchou Mandchou Mandchoue
member of the people

Manchu /ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ pn
mandchou
language

Manchukuo /mænˈt͡ʃʊəkuːəʊ/ pn
Mandchoukouo
former puppet state of Imperial Japan

Manchuria /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiə/ pn
Mandchourie
historical region in Northeast Asia

Manchurian /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiən/ adj
mandchourien
pertaining to Manchuria

Manchurian /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiən/ n
Mandchourien Mandchourienne Mandchouriennes Mandchouriens
inhabitant of Manchuria

Mancunian /manˈkjuː.nɪ.ən/ /maŋ-/ /mænˈkju.ni.ən/ adj
mancunien mancunienne
related or pertaining to Manchester, England

Mancunian /manˈkjuː.nɪ.ən/ /maŋ-/ /mænˈkju.ni.ən/ n
mancunien mancunienne
person raised or living in the city of Manchester, England

Mandaeism /ˈmæn.deɪ.ɪ.zəm/ pn
mandéisme
a monotheistic religion of the Iraq region

Mandaluyong pn
Mandaluyong
city in the Philippines

Mandarin /mæn.də.ˈɹɪn/ /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ n
mandarin
Standard Mandarin

Mandopop n
mandopop
Mandarin pop music

Mangalore pn
Mangalore
city in western India

Mangarevan pn
mangarévien
the Polynesian language

Manhattan /mænˈhæt.ən/ /mənˈhæt.ən/ [mn̩ˈhætn̩] pn
Manhattan
borough

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ adj
manichéen
of or relating to Manichaeism

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ n
manichéen manichéenne
a follower of Manichaeism

Manichaeism /mænɪˈkiːɪz(ə)m/ /ˈmænɪkiːɪz(ə)m/ pn
manichéisme
religion

Manila /məˈnɪl.ə/ pn
Manille
capital of the Philippines

Manila hemp n
abaca chanvre de Manille bananier textile
the fibre of the abaca

Manipur /ˌmənɪpʊɹ/ pn
Manipur
state in northeastern India

Manitoba /ˌmæn.ɪˈtəʊ.bə/ /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/ pn
Manitoba
Province in western Canada

Manitoban adj
manitobain
of Manitoba

Manitoban n
Manitobain Manitobaine
a native

Mantoux test n
test Mantoux
skin test for tuberculosis

Mantua /ˈmæn.t(j)u.ə/ /ˈmæn.ə.weɪ/ pn
Mantoue
city
province

Manx /mæŋks/ adj
mannois
relating to the Isle of Man and/or its people

Manx /mæŋks/ n
Mannois Mannoise
Manx person
manx
cat of the Manx breed (these are translations of the word alone; for translations of the phrase "Manx cat", see Manx cat)

Manx /mæŋks/ pn
mannois manxois
a Goidelic language spoken on the Isle of Man

Manx cat /mæŋks kæt/ n
chat Manx
mammal

Manxman n
Mannois
a man from the Isle of Man

Manzonian adj
manzonien
of or in the style of Alessandro Manzoni

Manzonian n
manzonien manzonienne
follower or imitator of Alessandro Manzoni

Maoism /ˈmaʊɪzəm/ n
maoïsme
philosophy espoused by Mao Zedong

Maoist adj
maoïste
of Maoism

Maoist n
maoïste
Maoist advocate

Maori /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmæʊɹiː/ /ˈmɐʉɹiː/ [ˈmɑːɔɾi] adj
maori maorie
of, from, or pertaining to the Māori

Maori /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmæʊɹiː/ /ˈmɐʉɹiː/ [ˈmɑːɔɾi] n
Maori Maorie
member of the Maori people of New Zealand
maori
language of the Māori
indigenous people of New Zealand

Maple Leaf pn
Unifolié

Maranhão pn
Maragnan Maranhão
state in north-eastern Brazil

Marathi /məˈɹɑːti/ adj
marathe
pertaining to Maharashtra or its language

Marathi /məˈɹɑːti/ n
Marathe
people of Maharashtra
marathe marathi
language of Maharashtra

Marathon /ˈmæɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ /ˈmɛɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmɛɹəˌθɑn/ pn
Marathon
town in Greece

Marcel /mɑɹˈsɛl/ /mɑːˈsɛl/ pn
Marcel
male given name

Marcella pn
Marcelle
female given name

Marcellus pn
Marcel
male given name

March /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːt͡ʃ/ pn
mars
third month of the Gregorian calendar

Marche pn
Marches
region of central Italy

Marchessault pn
Marchessault

Marciac pn
Marciac
town

Marcionism /ˈmɑːsɪənɪz(ə)m/ /ˈmɑːʃənɪz(ə)m/ n
marcionisme
early Christian teaching

Marcius pn
Marcius
a Roman nomen gentile

Marcoux pn
Marcoux

Marechal's test pn
réaction de Maréchal

Marfan syndrome n
syndrome de Marfan
genetic disorder

Margaret /-ət/ /ˈmɑɹɡəɹɪt/ /ˈmɑɹɡɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡəɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡɹɪt/ pn
Marguerite
female given name

Margaux pn
Margaux

Mariage pn
Mariage

Marian /ˈme(ə)ɹiən/ /ˈmɛəɹiən/ /ˈmɛɹiən/ adj
marial
relating to Virgin Mary

Marian pn
Marianne
Female given name

Mariana Trench pn
Fosse des Mariannes
trench in the North Pacific Ocean

Marie-Galante pn
Marie-Galante
island

Marieval pn
Marieval

Marina /məˈɹiːnə/ pn
Marina
female given name

Marinduque /ˌmærənˈduːkeɪ/ pn
Marinduque
island
province of the Philippines

Marinette /-iˈnɛt/ /ˌmæɹɪnˈɛt/ /ˌmɛɹ-/ /ˌmɛɹinˈɛt/ pn
Marinette
female given name

Marinid n
Mérinide
member of a dynasty

Mariolatry /ˌmæ-/ /ˌmɛɹiˈɑlətɹi/ /ˌmɛːɹiˈɒlətɹi/ n
mariolâtrie
adoration or veneration of the Virgin Mary to an extent regarded as inappropriate or even idolatrous

Mariological adj
mariologique
Of or pertaining to Mariology

Mariology n
mariologie
The theological of the Mother of God

Marist /ˈmaɹɪst/ /ˈmɛːɹɪst/ adj
mariste
of or pertaining to these organizations or their members

Marist /ˈmaɹɪst/ /ˈmɛːɹɪst/ n
Mariste
member of any of several Roman Catholic organizations named after the Virgin Mary

Mariupol /-pɑl/ /-pəl/ /meɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /mæɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /mæɹ.iˈuː.pɒl/ /mɑː.ɹiˈuː.poʊl/ /mɛɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /ˈmeɹ.iu-/ /ˈmæɹ.iu-/ /ˈmɛɹ.iu-/ pn
Marioupol
city

Marius pn
Marius
male given name

Mark /maːk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɹ)k/ pn
Marc
male given name
the Evangelist
book of the Bible

Markham /ˈmɑɹkəm/ pn
Markham
city in Ontario

Marlene pn
Marlène
female given name

Marne /mɑɹn/ pn
Marne
river
department

Marnese adj
marnais
of, or pertaining to, Marne

Maronite /ˈmærəˌnaɪt/ adj
maronite
of or pertaining to Saint Maron or the Maronite Church

Maronite /ˈmærəˌnaɪt/ n
maronite
member of the Maronite Church

Marotiri pn
Îlots de Bass
Island in French Polynesia

Marquesic adj
marquisien marquésique

Marrakech /məˈɹæ.kɛʃ/ /məˈɹɑ.kɛʃ/ /ˌmæɹ.əˈkɛʃ/ pn
Marrakech
city in Morocco

Marranic adj
marranique

Marranism pn
marranisme

Marrano /məˈɹɑːnəʊ/ n
marrane
Iberian Jew who practised Judaism in secret

Marriage pn
Mariage
equivalent surnames

Mars /ˈmɑɹz/ /ˈmɑːz/ pn
Mars
planet
god of war
brand of chocolate bar

Marseillais adj
marseillais
relating to Marseilles

Marseillais n
Marseillais
native or inhabitant of Marseille

Marseillaise /mɑː.seɪˈjɛz/ /mɑːɹseɪˈjɛz/ pn
Marseillaise
the French national anthem

Marseille soap n
savon de Marseille
kind of hard soap

Marseilles /mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪ/ /mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪlz/ pn
Marseille
city in southern France

Marshall Islands /ˈmaːʃəl ˈaɪləndz/ /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈmɑː.ʃəl ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
îles Marshall Îles Marshall
Republic of the Marshall Islands

Marshallese pn
marshallais
language

Martha /ˈmɑɹθə/ /ˈmɑːθə/ pn
Marthe
female given name
biblical sister of Lazarus and Mary

Martial /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ pn
Martial
male given name

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ adj
martien martienne
of or relating to the planet Mars

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ n
Martien Martienne martien martienne
inhabitant of the planet Mars

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ pn
martien
hypothetical language spoken on Mars

Martin /ˈmɑɹ.tn̩/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ pn
Martin
given name

Martina /mɑɹˈtinə/ pn
Martine Martina
female given name

Martinican adj
martiniquais
From Martinique

Martinican n
martiniquais martiniquaise
A person from Martinique

Martinique /ˌmɑː(ɹ)tɪˈniːk/ pn
Martinique
Island and, overseas department and region of France

Marvelophile n
marvelophile
fan of Marvel Comics

Marx pn
Marx
surname

Marxian adj
marxien marxiste
of or pertaining to Karl Marx and his ideas

Marxism n
marxisme
ideology
philosophy

Marxism-Leninism pn
marxisme-léninisme
communist ideological stream

Marxism-Leninism-Maoism pn
marxisme-léninisme-maoïsme
communist ideological stream

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ adj
marxiste
following Marxism

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ n
Marxiste marxiste
one who follows Marxism

Marxist-Leninist adj
marxiste-léniniste
of or pertaining to Marxism-Leninism

Marxist-Leninist n
marxiste-léniniste
adherent of Marxism-Leninism

Marxologist n
marxologue

Mary /ˈmeː.ɹi/ /ˈmɛə.ɹi/ /ˈmɛɚ.i/ /ˈmɛɹ.i/ pn
Marie
Mary, mother of Jesus
female given name

Mary Jane n
Marie-Jeanne
slang for marijuana
baby
type of shoe

Mary Jane pn
Marie-Jeanne
double given name

Mary Magdalene pn
Marie-Madeleine
female disciple of Jesus

Maryland /ˈmæɹɪlənd/ /ˈmɛəɹɪlənd/ /ˈmɛɹələn/ /ˈmɛɹɪlənd/ pn
Maryland
US state

Mascara pn
Mascara
city

Mascarene Islands pn
Mascareignes
islands

Mashhad pn
Machhad
city in Iran

Mason jar n
pot Mason
glass jar with a screw top, often used for preserving food

Masovia /məˈzoʊ.vi.ə/ pn
Mazovie Masovie
Region of Poland

Masovian Voivodeship pn
voïvodie de Mazovie
Masovian Voivodeship

Mass /ˈmæs/ n
messe
Roman Catholic Church: the principal liturgical service

Massa Carrara pn
Massa e Carrara
province

Massachusetts /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːzɪts/ /ˌmæsəˈt͡ʃuːsɪts/ pn
Massachusetts
a state of the United States of America

Massacre of the Innocents pn
massacre des Innocents
Christianity: incident in the nativity narrative

Massawa pn
Massaoua
city in Eritrea

Masse pn
Masse Massé

Massif Central pn
Massif central
area

Master of Arts n
maîtrise ès arts
degree

Masuria pn
Mazurie
an area in northeastern Poland

Mata Utu /ˌmɑːtə ˈuːtuː/ pn
Mata Utu Mata-Utu
capital city of Wallis and Futuna

Matera pn
Matera
province
town

Matilda /məˈtɪldə/ pn
Mathilde
female given name, cognates and transliterations

Mato Grosso /-ˈɡɹɑ-/ /ˈmæt.oʊ ˈɡɹoʊ.soʊ/ /ˈmæt.u-/ /ˈmæt.ə-/ pn
Mato Grosso
state in central-western Brazil

Mato Grosso do Sul /-də-/ /-ˈsʌl/ /-ˈɡɹɑ-/ /ˈmæt.oʊ ˈɡɹoʊ.soʊ doʊ ˈsul/ /ˈmæt.u-/ /ˈmæt.ə-/ pn
Mato Grosso du Sud
state in south-western Brazil

Matsuyama pn
Matsuyama
a city of Japan

Matterhorn pn
Cervin
mountain

Matthew /ˈmæθjuː/ pn
Matthieu Mathieu
biblical disciple
male given name
gospel of Matthew

Matthias /məˈθaɪəs/ pn
Matthias
male given name
the Apostle replacing Judas

Maud /mɔːd/ pn
Maud
given name

Maundy Thursday pn
Jeudi saint
Thursday before Easter

Mauretania Caesariensis /ˌmɔɹɪˈteɪniə siˌzɑɹiˈɛnzɪs/ /ˌmɔːɹɪˈteɪnɪə sɪˌzɑːɹɪˈɛnsɪs/ pn
Maurétanie Césarienne
northwest-African province of the Roman Empire

Maurice /mɔˈɹis/ /məˈɹis/ /məˈɹiːs/ /ˈmɒɹɪs/ pn
Maurice
male given name

Mauricie pn
Mauricie

Mauritania /ˌmɒɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ /ˌmɔːɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
Mauritanie
Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Mauritanian adj
mauritanien
Mauritanian

Mauritanian n
Mauritanien Mauritanienne
Mauritanian person

Mauritian adj
mauricien
of, from, or pertaining to Mauritius, its people, or their language or culture

Mauritian n
Mauricien Mauricienne
person from Mauritius or of Mauritian descent

Mauritian Creole pn
créole mauricien
creole language of Mauritius

Mauritius /mɔːˈɹɪʃəs/ /məˈɹɪʃiəs/ /məˈɹɪʃəs/ pn
Maurice
country
given name
Maurice île Maurice
island

Maurrassian adj
maurrassien
of or pertaining to Charles Maurras

Mauser n
Mauser
firearm

Mawlid pn
Mawlid
Islamic festival

Maximilian pn
Maximilien
male given name

May /meɪ/ pn
mai
fifth month of the Gregorian calendar

Maya /ˈmaɪə/ n
Maya
person

Mayan Riviera pn
Riviera Maya

Mayenne /maɪˈɛn/ pn
Mayenne
département

Maykop /maɪˈkɒp/ pn
Maïkop
city in Russia

Mayotte /maɪˈɒt/ pn
Mayotte
Territorial Collectivity of Mayotte

Mazanderani adj
masanique
pertaining to Mazandaran

Mazingarbe pn
Mazingarbe
a city in Pas-de-Calais, France

Mazu pn
Mazu
goddess

Mazzinian adj
mazzinien

Mbappe pn
Mbappé

McCarthyism pn
maccarthysme
intense opposition to Communism

McDonald's pn
MacDo McDo McDonald's
fast-food restaurant

McIntosh /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/ n
McIntosh
apple tree and fruit variety

McKinnon pn
McKinnon

McShit pn
McMerde
(derogatory) McDonald's

Meaco pn
Meaco
medieval name for Kyoto

Mecca /ˈmɛkə/ pn
La Mecque
city in Saudi Arabia

Meccan adj
mecquois mecquoise
Of or from Mecca

Mechelen /-ə/ /ˈmɛkələn/ /ˈmɛx-/ pn
Malines
city

Mecklenburg pn
Mecklembourg
region of Germany

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania pn
Mecklembourg-Poméranie-Occidentale Mecklembourg-Poméranie-Antérieure
one of the component states of Germany

Medea /məˈdiːə/ /mɪˈdiːə/ pn
Médée
enchantress in Greek mythology

Media /ˈmiːdɪə/ pn
Médie
historical region in northwestern Iran

MediaWiki /ˈmiːdi.əˌwɪki/ pn
MediaWiki

Medici collar n
collet monté
fan-shaped collar

Medicine Hat pn
Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat, Cypress County, Alberta, Canada

Medieval Greek pn
grec médiéval
the continuum of forms of the Greek language as written and spoken during medieval times

Medieval Latin pn
latin médiéval
the Latin language as spoken and written during the Middle Ages, before it was developed by the Italian humanists into Renaissance Latin

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ [mɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnjən] [mɛɾəɾəˈɹeɪnɪən] adj
méditerranéen
Of or pertaining to the Mediterranean Sea and the region around it

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ [mɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnjən] [mɛɾəɾəˈɹeɪnɪən] pn
Bassin méditerranéen Monde méditerranéen
region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea

Mediterranean Sea /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.ni.ən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.njən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.dɪ.təˈɹeɪ.nɪ.ən ˈsiː/ pn
mer Méditerranée Méditerranée
sea between Europe and Africa

Mediterranean flour moth n
papillon gris de la farine
type of moth that feeds on grain

Mediterranean gull n
mouette mélanocéphale
Ichthyaetus melanocephalus

Medusa /məˈduːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːzə/ pn
Méduse
one of the Gorgons

Medyka pn
Medyka
Medyka, Poland

Megaera pn
Mégère
Greek goddess of vengeance

Megalesian /ˌmɛɡəˈliːziən/ /ˌmɛɡəˈliːʒən/ adj
mégalésien
pertaining to, or in honour of, Cybele

Megam pn
megam
the Sino-Tibetan language

Megan /ˈmeɪɡən/ /ˈmiːɡɘn/ /ˈmiːɡən/ /ˈmɛɡən/ pn
Mégane
female given name

Meganticois adj
Méganticois
noun
méganticois
adjective

Megaric adj
mégarique
of, from, or pertaining to, Megara

Megleno-Romanian pn
mégléno-roumain
language

Meknes pn
Meknès
city in Morocco

Mekong /mɛˈkɔːŋ/ /ˈmikɔŋ/ pn
Mékong
river in Asia

Melanesia /ˌmɛl.əˈni.ʒə/ /ˌmɛl.əˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
Mélanésie
part of Oceania

Melanesian adj
mélanésien
referring to Melanesia

Melanesian n
Mélanésien Mélanésienne
person living in or coming from Melanesia

Melania pn
Mélanie
female given name

Melanie pn
Mélanie
female given name

Melbourne /ˈmelbn̩/ /ˈmælbn̩/ /ˈmɛl.bɔːn/ /ˈmɛl.bən/ /ˈmɛl.bɚn/ pn
Melbourne
city in Australia

Melchior /ˈmɛl.ki.ɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Melchior
male given name
one of the Magi

Melchizedek /mɛlˈkɪzədɛk/ pn
Melchisédech Melchisédek Melkisédeq
king and priest

Meletius pn
Mélèce

Melissa /məˈlɪsə/ pn
Mélissa
female given name

Melitopol pn
Melitopol
city in Ukraine

Melk pn
Melk
city of Austria

Melkite /ˈmɛlkaɪt/ /ˈmɛlkʌɪt/ n
melchite melkite
(all senses)

Melody pn
Mélodie
female given name

Member of Parliament n
parlementaire Député membre du Parlement
representative

Memnon pn
Memnon
Ethiopian king and warrior

Memphis /ˈmɛmfɪs/ pn
Memphis
city of ancient Egypt

Menard pn
Ménard
surname

Mencius pn
Mencius
Chinese philosopher

Mende /ˈmɛndi/ pn
mendé
language

Mendelian adj
mendélien
of or relating to Gregor Mendel or his theories of genetics

Mendelssohnian adj
mendelssohnien
relating to Mendelssohn

Menelaus /ˌmɛn.ɪˈleɪ.əs/ pn
Ménélas
the king of Mycenaean Sparta

Mennonite adj
mennonite
of or related to a Mennonite, Mennonites, their movement or church(es)

Mennonite n
mennoniste mennonite
member of any of a group of Protestant churches or denominations in the Anabaptist tradition

Mennonitism n
mennonitisme
the beliefs and practices of Mennonites

Menominee n
menominee
a member of the Menominee people

Menominee pn
menominee
Menominee language

Mensa /ˈmɛnsə/ pn
Table
constellation

Menshevik /ˈmɛnʃəvɪk/ n
menchevik
member of a faction of the Russian revolutionary movement

Mephistopheles /ˌmɛ.fɪˈstɒ.fɪ.liːz/ pn
Méphistophélès
Devil to whom Faust sold his soul

Merc /mɜːk/ /mɝk/ n
Merco

Mercedes /məˈseɪdiz/ /mɚˈseɪdiz/ n
Mercedes
short form of Mercedes Benz

Mercia /ˈmɜːsi.ə/ /ˈmɜːʃi.ə/ /ˈmɜːʃə/ /ˈmɝsi.ə/ /ˈmɝʃə/ pn
Mercie
one of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England

Mercurian n
Mercurien Mercurienne
someone from Mercury

Mercury /ˈmɜː(ɹ)kjʊɹi/ /ˈmɝk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ pn
Mercure
Roman god
planet

Merkel /ˈmeɹkəl/ /ˈmɛɹkəl/ /ˈmɜːkəl/ pn
Merkel
surname

Merlin /ˈmɜːlɪn/ /ˈmɝlɪn/ pn
Merlin
Wizard in Arthurian legend

Merlot /mɛɹˈloʊ/ /mɝˈloʊ/ n
merlot
dark-blue variety of wine grape

Meroitic adj
méroïtique
describing the language once used in Meroë

Merope pn
Mérope
star

Merovingian /ˌmɛɹ.əˈvɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ adj
mérovingien
of or relating to the dynasty

Merovingian /ˌmɛɹ.əˈvɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ n
Mérovingien
Salian Frankish dynasty

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
joyeux Noël et bonne année !
traditional greeting for the Christmas and the new year

Mersa Matruh pn
Marsa Matrouh Marsa Matruh
city

Mersch pn
Mersch
city

Mesoamerica pn
Mésoamérique
a pre-Columbian cultural region encompassing southern Mexico and Central America

Mesoamerican adj
mésoaméricain mésoaméricaine
adjective

Mesoamerican n
Mésoaméricain Mésoaméricaine
noun

Mesolithic n
mésolithique
Mesolithic period

Mesopotamia /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪə/ pn
Mésopotamie
region between Euphrates and Tigris

Mesopotamian /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪən/ adj
mésopotamien
of or pertaining to Mesopotamia

Mesopotamian /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪən/ n
Mésopotamien Mésopotamienne
person from Mesopotamia

Mesozoic adj
mésozoïque
of era from 230 to 65 milion years ago

Mesozoic pn
Mésozoïque
Mesozoic era

Messiah pn
Messie
(Christianity) Jesus

Messidor /ˈmɛsɪdɔː/ /ˌmɛsɪˈdɔɹ/ pn
messidor
the tenth month of the French Republican Calendar

Messina /mɛˈsiːnə/ pn
Messine
city
province

Messine /ˈmɛsaɪn/ adj
messin
of or relating to the city of Metz

Messine /ˈmɛsaɪn/ n
Messin Messine
native or inhabitant of Metz

Messinian pn
Messinien

Messinian salinity crisis pn
crise de salinité messinienne
geological event

Messonnier pn
Messonnier

Metairie /ˈmɛtəri/ [ˈmɛ.ɾə.ɹi] pn
Metairie Métairie
city

Methodism n
méthodisme
Methodist Christian movement founded by John Wesley

Methodist /ˈmɛθədɪst/ adj
méthodiste
of or relating to Methodism

Methodist /ˈmɛθədɪst/ n
méthodiste
a member of the Methodist Church

Methodius pn
Méthode
male given name

Methuselah pn
Mathusalem
Biblical character

Metis /meɪˈtiː(s)/ n
Métis

Metis /ˈmiːtɪs/ pn
Métis
in Greek mythology
satellite of Jupiter

Metonic cycle n
cycle métonique

Metro Manila pn
Métro du Manille
metropolitan area and national capital region of the Philippines

Metz /mɛts/ pn
Metz
the capital city of Moselle department, France

Metzian /ˈmɛtsi.ən/ /ˈmɛtsɪ.ən/ adj
messin
of or pertaining to the city of Metz

Metzian /ˈmɛtsi.ən/ /ˈmɛtsɪ.ən/ n
Messin Messine
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Metz

Meurthe-et-Moselle pn
Meurthe-et-Moselle
department of France

Meuse /mjuːz/ pn
Meuse
river
department of France

Mexican /ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ /ˈmɛksɪk(ə)n/ adj
mexicain mexicaine
of or pertaining to Mexico

Mexican /ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ /ˈmɛksɪk(ə)n/ n
Mexicain Mexicaine
person from Mexico or of Mexican descent

Mexican Plateau pn
plateau mexicain
plateau in Mexico

Mexican Spanish pn
espagnol mexicain
Mexican dialect of Spanish

Mexican chickadee n
mésange grise
Poecile sclateri

Mexican duck n
canard du Mexique
Anas diazi

Mexican hairless /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən ˈhɛə.ləs/ n
xoloitzcuintle
dog

Mexican hand tree n
arbre à la main

Mexican jumping bean n
pois sauteur
seed of a Sebastiania shrub with a hatched moth larva

Mexican marigold n
rose d'Inde
Tagetes erecta

Mexican wave n
hola ola
A phenomenon at sports events

Mexicanness n
mexicanité
quality of being Mexican

Mexico /ˈmɛ.hi.koʊ/ /ˈmɛ.hi.kəʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ pn
Mexique
country

Mexico City /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ sɪɾi/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ sɪti/ pn
Mexico
capital of Mexico

Meänkieli pn
finnois tornédalien meänkieli
Finnic language spoken in northern Sweden

Mi'kmaq /ˈmɪkmæk/ /ˈmɪɡmɔː/ /ˈmɪɡəmɒk/ pn
micmac
language

Miami /maɪˈæmi/ /maɪˈæmə/ pn
Miami
city in Florida, United States

Micah /ˈmaɪkə/ pn
Michée
male given name
Biblical character: Ephraimite featured in Judges 17–18
Biblical character: minor prophet and author
book of the Bible

Michael /ˈmaɪkəl/ [ˈmɐɪ.kɫ̩] pn
Michel
archangel
Michel Michaël
male given name

Michaela /mɪˈkeɪ.lə/ pn
Michelle Michèle
feminine form of Michael

Michelangelesque /ˌmaɪkəlænd͡ʒəˈlɛsk/ adj
michelangelesque michelangesque
resembling or relating to Michelangelo

Michelangelo /ˌmaɪkəlˈænd͡ʒəloʊ/ /ˌmaɪkəlˈænd͡ʒɪloʊ/ pn
Michel-Ange
Italian artist

Michif pn
mitchif métchif
the mixed language of the Metis

Michigan /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/ pn
Michigan
US state

Mickey D's pn
MacDo

Mickey Mouse pn
Mickey Mouse
Disney character

Micro-Altaic pn
micro-altaïque
pertaining to the group of languages

Micronesia /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.ʃə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪkroʊˈniːʒə/ pn
Micronésie
country
geographical region

Micronesian adj
micronésien
Of, from or pertaining to Micronesia or the Micronesian people

Micronesian n
Micronésien Micronésienne
A person from Micronesia or of Micronesian descent

Microscopium pn
Microscope
faint constellation of the southern spring sky

Microsoftian adj
microsoftien
relating to Microsoft

Miculek /ˈmɪt͡ʃəlɛk/ pn
Miculek

Mid-Autumn Festival n
fête de la lune fête de la mi-autone
harvest festival

Midas /ˈmaɪ.dəs/ pn
Midas
Greek mythology

Middelburg pn
Middelburg
city

Middle Ages /ˌmɪdl̩ ˈeɪdʒɪz/ pn
Moyen Âge
historical period

Middle Breton pn
breton moyen
Extinct Brittonic language

Middle Cornish pn
moyen cornique
the Celtic language spoken in Cornwall

Middle Danish pn
moyen danois
Middle Danish

Middle Dutch pn
moyen néerlandais
the Middle Dutch language

Middle East pn
Moyen-Orient
region comprising Western Asia without the South Caucasus and additionally including all of Egypt and all of Turkey

Middle Easterner n
Moyen-Oriental
native or inhabitant of the Middle East

Middle English pn
moyen anglais
Middle English

Middle French n
moyen français
Middle French

Middle Frisian pn
moyen frison
the Middle Frisian language

Middle High German pn
moyen haut-allemand
Middle High German

Middle Irish pn
moyen irlandais
language

Middle Japanese pn
moyen japonais
Middle Japanese

Middle Kingdom pn
Empire du Milieu
nickname for China
Moyen Empire
Egypt in the late 11th, 12th, and early 13th dynasties

Middle Korean pn
moyen coréen
Korean in the 10th to 16th century

Middle Norwegian pn
moyen norvégien
Middle Norwegian

Middle Persian pn
moyen perse
ancestor of New Persian spoken from around 300 BC till about 800 AD, evolving from Old Persian

Middle Welsh pn
moyen gallois
language

Middle-earth pn
Terre du Milieu
fictional place on Earth where most of the stories of J. R. R. Tolkien are set

Midi-Pyrénées pn
Midi-Pyrénées
former region of France

Midway Islands pn
îles Midway
island group

Midwest pn
mi-ouest
area of the United States

Miglos pn
Miglos
a village in Ariège, France

Mijanès pn
Mijanès
a village in Ariège, France

Mikhailov pn
Mikhaïlov

Mila pn
Mila
city in Algeria

Milan /mɪˈlæn/ /mɪˈlɑːn/ pn
Milan
city and capital
province

Milanese adj
milanais
pertaining to Milan

Milanese n
Milanais Milanaise
native or inhabitant of Milan

Mileikowsky pn
Meleikowsky
surname

Miletus /maɪˈliːtəs/ pn
Milet
ancient Greek city

Milky Way pn
Voie lactée
galaxy
voie lactée
light in night sky

Miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ pn
Meunier Dumoulin Moulin
surname meaning "a miller"

Milnrow pn
Milnrow

Milton /ˈmɪltən/ pn
Milton
town in Canada

Mimas /ˈmaɪməs/ pn
Mimas
moon of Saturn

Min Bei pn
minbei
Chinese language

Min Nan pn
Minnan
the language

Minas Gerais pn
Minas Gerais
state in south-eastern Brazil

Minecraft /maɪn.kɹæft/ /maɪn.kɹɐːft/ /maɪn.kɹɑːft/ [ˈmaɪ̯ŋ.kɹæft] pn
Minecraft
the game Minecraft

Minerva /mɪˈnɜː.və/ /mɪˈnɝ.və/ pn
Minerve
goddess of wisdom, especially strategic warfare, and the arts

Miniature Pinscher n
pinscher nain
Miniature Pinscher

Minnesota /ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/ [ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊɾə] pn
Minnesota
a state of the United States of America

Minnesotan /ˌmɪnəˈsoʊtən/ [ˌmɪnəˈso(ʊ)ʔn̩] n
habitant
person from Minnesota

Minnie /ˈmɪni/ pn
Minnie
Diminutive

Minoan /mɪˈnəʊən/ adj
minoen
Of or relating to the civilization that developed in Crete from the neolithic period to the Bronze Age

Minoan /mɪˈnəʊən/ n
Minoen Minoenne
Minoan

Minorca /mɪˈnɔː(ɹ)kə/ pn
Minorque
An island of Spain

Minorcan adj
minorquin
of or relating to Minorca or its inhabitants

Minorcan n
minorquin
an inhabitant of Minorca

Minsk /mɪnsk/ pn
Minsk
capital of Belarus

Minsker n
Minskois Minskoise
resident of Minsk

Miocene /ˈmaɪəsiːn/ pn
Miocène
Miocene epoch

Miquelonnais n
Miquelonnais Miquelonnaise
person from the island of Miquelon

Mira pn
Mira
star

Miranda /mɪˈɹændə/ pn
Miranda
moon of Uranus

Mirandese pn
mirandais
Romance language

Mirepoix pn
Mirepoix
a city in Ariège, France

Miriam /ˈmɪɹɪəm/ pn
Miryam
sister of Moses and Aaron
Myriam
female given name

Miss /mɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ n
mademoiselle madame
title

Mississauga /ˌmɪ.sɪˈsɑ.ɡə/ /ˌmɪ.sɪˈsɔː.ɡə/ pn
Mississauga
city

Mississippi /ˌmɪ.sɪˈsɪ.pi/ pn
Mississippi
river
state

Mississippi mud pie n
Mississippi mud pie tarte à la boue du Mississippi
dessert pie

Missouri /mə-/ /mɪˈzɔːɹi/ /mɪˈzɝ.i/ /mɪˈzɝ.ə/ /mɪˈzʊəɹi/ /mɪˈzʊɹ.i/ pn
Missouri
US state
river

Missus n
Madame
form of address for a married woman

Mistralian adj
mistralien
of or relating to the Mistralian norm or Frédéric Mistral

Mistralian norm pn
norme mistralienne
a norm for the Occitan language

Mithraic adj
mithraïque
of or relating to Mithraism

Mithraism pn
mithraïsme
an ancient mystery cult

Mithridates pn
Mithridate
ancient male given name

Miyako pn
miyako
Language

Mizar pn
Mizar
binary star in the constellation Ursa Major

Mizo /ˈmɪzoʊ/ pn
Mizo
language

Mjollnir /ˈmjɒlnɪə/ /ˈmjɔlnɪɹ/ pn
Mjollnir Mjolnir
Thor's hammer

Mnemosyne /nɪˈmɒ.sɪ.ni/ /nɪˈmɒ.zɪ.ni/ pn
Mnémosyne
Titaness

Mocha pn
Moka
city in Yemen

Modena /ˈmoʊdɪnə/ /ˈmɒdɪnə/ pn
Modène
city
province

Modenese adj
modénois
pertaining to Modena

Modenese n
Modénois
denizen of Modena
modénois
dialect

Modern Danish pn
danois moderne
Modern Danish

Modern Greek pn
grec moderne néo-grec
Modern Greek

Modern Monetary Theory pn
Théorie monétaire moderne
Economic model

Modern Standard Arabic pn
arabe standard moderne fous-ha
Modern Standard Arabic

Modis pn
Modis
Greek surname

Moebius syndrome n
syndrome de Moebius syndrome de Möbius
disorder

Moenkopi pn
Moenkopi
community

Moesia /miːʃi.ə/ /ˈmiːsi.ə/ /ˈmiːʒə/ pn
Mésie
an ancient region and later Roman province situated in the Balkans

Mogadishu /-ˈdɪʃ-/ /ˌmoʊ.ɡəˈdi.ʃu/ /ˌmɒɡəˈdiːʃuː/ pn
Mogadiscio
capital city of Somalia

Moghul n
Moghol moghol

Mogilev pn
Moguilev
city

Mohammedan /-n̩/ /moʊˈhæm.ə.dən/ /məˈhæm.ɪ.dən/ adj
mahométan
Muslim, Islamic

Mohammedan /-n̩/ /moʊˈhæm.ə.dən/ /məˈhæm.ɪ.dən/ n
mahométan
Muslim

Mohawk /ˈmoʊhɔːk/ n
crête iroquoise
hairstyle

Mohism /ˈməʊɪzəm/ n
mohisme moïsme
Doctrines of Mozi

Moira /ˈmɔɪɹə/ pn
Moire
personification of fate

Moksha pn
mokcha
language

Moldova /mɑlˈdoʊ.və/ /mɒlˈdəʊ.və/ /mɔlˈdoʊ.və/ /ˈmɒl.də.və/ pn
Moldavie Moldova
country

Moldovan adj
moldave
relating to Moldova

Moldovan n
Moldave
inhabitant of the Republic of Moldova

Moldovan pn
moldave
dialect of Romanian

Molenbeek pn
Molenbeek
municipality

Molieresque adj
moliéresque
reminiscent of Molière

Molise /mɔˈli.zeɪ/ pn
Molise
region of Italy

Molotov pn
Molotov
Russian surname

Molotov cocktail /ˈmɒ.ləˌtɒf ˈkɒk.teɪl/ /ˈmɔ.ləˌtɔv ˈkɔk.teɪl/ n
cocktail Molotov
simple incendiary bomb

Moltoni's warbler n
fauvette de Moltoni
Sylvia subalpina

Moluccas /məˈlʌkəz/ pn
Moluques
archipelago

Momus pn
Momus Momos
personification of satire and mockery

Mon n
lun.
Monday

Mona Lisa /ˌmoʊnə ˈlisə/ /ˌməʊnə ˈliːzə/ pn
Joconde
painting by Leonardo da Vinci

Monaco /mɒˈnɑː.kəʊ/ /ˈmɑ.nə.koʊ/ /ˈmɒ.nə.kəʊ/ pn
Monaco
country in Europe
capital city

Monastir pn
Bitola
former name of Bitola in Macedonia

Monastyryska pn
Monastyryska
city

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ /ˈmʌn.di/ adv
lundi
on Monday

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ /ˈmʌn.di/ n
lundi
day of the week

Monday-morning quarterback n
inspecteur des travaux finis

Monflanquin pn
Monflanquin
a village in Lot-et-Garonne, France

Mongolia /mɑːŋˈɡoʊli.ə/ /mɒŋˈɡəʊli.ə/ pn
Mongolie
East Asian country

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ adj
mongol
of or relating to Mongolia or its peoples, languages, or cultures

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ n
Mongol Mongole
native or inhabitant of Mongolia
mongol
language of Mongolia
person of Mongoloid physical type

Mongolian spot n
tache bleue mongolique tache mongolique tache mongoloïde tache pigmentaire congénitale
congenital birthmark in lower back

Monic adj
mônique môniques

Monica /ˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.kə/ pn
Monique
female given name

Monoceros pn
Licorne
winter constellation of the northern sky

Monophysite /məˈnɒfɪsaɪt/ n
monophysite
member of an early Christian sect which held that Jesus Christ has one nature

Monopoly pn
Monopoly
a board game

Monopoly money n
billet de Monopoly
strange-looking foreign currency

Monrovia /mənˈroʊviə/ pn
Monrovia
capital of Liberia

Mons pn
Mons
city

Monschau pn
Montjoie
town in North Rhine-Westphalia

Monsignor /mɑnˈsiː.njɚ/ /mɒn.siːˈnjɔː/ /mɒnˈsiː.njə/ n
Monseigneur
ecclesiastic title bestowed on some Roman Catholic clerics by the Pope

Mont Blanc /-ˈblɑŋk/ /ˌmɑn-/ /ˌmɒ̃ ˈblɒ̃(k)/ /ˌmɔn ˈblɑnk/ pn
Mont-Blanc mont Blanc
the highest mountain in Europe

Montagnais pn
montagnais
Algonquian language

Montagu's harrier n
busard cendré
bird of prey

Montaigne pn
Montaigne

Montaillou pn
Montaillou
a village in Ariège, France

Montana /mɒnˈtænə/ pn
Montana
US state

Montanism /ˈmɒntənɪz(ə)m/ n
montanisme
the doctrines of a heretical sect of the second to fifth centuries in Asia Minor, who held millenarian beliefs

Montanist n
montaniste
a follower of Montanism

Monte Carlo pn
Monte-Carlo
a part of Monaco

Montecristo pn
Montecristo

Montego Bay /mɔnˈti.ɡoʊ beɪ/ pn
Montego Bay
city

Montenegrin /-ˈneɪɡɹɪn/ /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ adj
monténégrin
relating to Montenegro
relating to Montenegrins

Montenegrin /-ˈneɪɡɹɪn/ /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ n
Monténégrin Monténégrine
person from Montenegro
monténégrin
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

Montenegro /mɒn.tɪˈneɪ.ɡɹəʊ/ /mɒn.tɪˈnɛɡ.ɹəʊ/ /ˌmɑn.təˈneɪ.ɡɹoʊ/ /ˌmɑn.tɪˈni.ɡɹoʊ/ pn
Monténégro
country in Europe

Monterey cypress n
cyprès de Lambert cyprès de Monterey
tree native to California

Monterey pine n
pin de Monterey
a pine tree native to California

Montevideo /ˌmɒntɪvɪˈdeɪəʊ/ /ˌmɒntɪˈvɪdiəʊ/ pn
Montevideo
capital of Uruguay

Montferrat /ˌmɑntfəˈɹɑt/ /ˌmɒntfəˈɹat/ pn
Montferrat
territory of Piedmont, Italy

Montgolfier n
ballon montgolfière montgolfière
balloon

Montgolfier pn
Montgolfier
surname

Montgolfier balloon n
ballon de montgolfière ballon montgolfière montgolfière
common type of hot-air balloon

Montlhéry pn
Montlhéry
a city in Essonne, France

Montmartre pn
Montmartre

Montmartrois adj
montmartrois

Montmartrois n
Montmartrois Montmartroise

Montparnasse pn
Montparnasse

Montpellier /mɒnˈpɛlieɪ/ /mɒnˌpɛliˈeɪ/ pn
Montpellier
a city in France

Montreal /ˌmɑntɹiˈɔl/ /ˌmɒntɹiˈɔːl/ /ˌmɔ̃ɹeɪˈæl/ /ˌmʌntɹiːˈɒl/ pn
Montréal
a city in Quebec
an island in Quebec

Montreal melon n
melon de Montréal
muskmelon from Montreal, QC, Can.

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
Montréalais Montréalaise
person from Montreal

Montreux /mɒ̃ˈtɹoʊ/ /mɒ̃ˈtɹɜː/ /ˌmɑnˈtɹoʊ/ /ˌmɒntɹəʊ/ pn
Montreux
town in Vaud, Switzerland

Montserrat /mɒn(t)səˈɹæt/ /mɒn(t)səˈɹɒt/ pn
Montserrat
island

Montserratian n
Montserratien Montserratienne
person from Montserrat

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ /ˌmɒ.nɪˈɡask/ adj
monégasque
of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ /ˌmɒ.nɪˈɡask/ n
Monégasque
a native or inhabitant of Monaco

Moon pn
Lune lune
sole natural satellite of the Earth

Moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊə/ /mʊɹ/ n
Maure
a member of a certain mixed race of Arab and Berber people
a member of a this race that formerly occupied Spain

Moore's law pn
loi de Moore
empirical observation

Moorish /ˈmɔɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈmɔː.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈmʊə.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈmʊɹ.ɪʃ/ adj
mauresque
of or pertaining to Moors
of or pertaining to architecture of Moors in Spain

Moorish idol n
idole des Maures idole mauresque
Zanclus cornutus

Moose Jaw pn
Moose Jaw
Moose Jaw rural municipality
Moose Jaw, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada

Mopsuestia pn
Mopsuestie
ancient city

Moravia /mɔˈɹeɪvi.ə/ /məˈɹeɪvi.ə/ pn
Moravie
historical region

Moravian adj
morave
pertaining to Moravia

Moravian n
Morave
person from Moravia
frère morave
member of the Moravian Church

Morbihan /ˈmɔː(ɹ)bi.ən/ /ˈmɔː(ɹ)biˌɒ̃n/ pn
Morbihan
department

Mordecai /ˈmɔː(ɹ)dəkaɪ̯/ pn
Mardochée
a Biblical character in the Book of Esther

Mordovia pn
Mordovie
republic of Russia

Mordred /ˈmɔɹdɹɪd/ /ˈmɔːdɹɪd/ pn
Mordred
in Arthurian legend, the son of King Arthur

More /mɔːˈreɪ/ pn
mooré moré
Volta-Congo language

Morea pn
Morée
historical name for the modern Peloponnese

Moresnet /ˌmɔɹəsˈnɛt/ pn
Moresnet
small European state that existed from 1816 to 1930

Morgan /ˈmɔɹɡən/ pn
Morgane
female given name

Morgan le Fay /ˌmɔːɡən lə ˈfeɪ/ pn
Morgane Morgane la fée fée Morgane
half sister of King Arthur

Morley triangle n
triangle de Morley
triangle formed by intersection points of adjacent trisectors

Morley's trisector theorem pn
théorème de Morley
theorem of geometry

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ adj
mormon
pertaining to the faith established by Joseph Smith, Jr

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ n
Mormon
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ pn
Mormon
ancient prophet

Mormonism pn
mormonisme
religious aspects of the Latter-day Saint movement

Moroccan adj
marocain Marocain
pertaining to Morocco

Moroccan n
Marocain Marocaine
person from Morocco

Moroccanness n
marocanité
quality or characteristic

Morocco /mɔɹˈɑkoʊ/ /məˈɹɑkoʊ/ /məˈɹɒkəʊ/ pn
Maroc
country

Moron pn
Moron
Commune in Haiti

Moroni /məˈɹoʊnaɪ/ /məˈɹəʊnaɪ/ pn
Moroni
Book of Mormon prophet and leader

Morosaglia pn
Morosaglia
commune and town

Morpheus /ˈmɔɹ.fɪ.əs/ /ˈmɔɹˌfjus/ /ˈmɔː.fjuːs/ /ˈmɔː.fɪ.əs/ pn
Morphée
Greek god and personification of dreams

Morris column n
colonne Morris
pillar for advertisements

Morrison Formation pn
formation de Morrison
geological formation in North America

Morse code n
code Morse alphabet Morse
character code

Mosaic adj
mosaïque
Of or relating to Moses

Moscovian n
Moscovien
subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Moscow /ˈmɑskaʊ/ /ˈmɑskoʊ/ /ˈmɒskəʊ/ /ˈmɔskɐʉ/ pn
Moscou
capital city of Russia

Moscow mule n
mule de Moscou
cocktail

Moselle /məʊˈzɛl/ pn
Moselle
river
department

Moses /ˈmoʊzəs/ /ˈmoʊzəz/ /ˈməʊzɪs/ /ˈməʊzɪz/ pn
Moïse
the biblical patriarch

Moses basket n
moïse
basket

Mossad pn
Mossad
the national intelligence agency of Israel

Most High pn
Très-Haut
title of God

Mosul /ˈməʊsəl/ pn
Mossoul
city

Mother Earth pn
Terre-Mère
personification of Earth

Mother Nature pn
Dame Nature Mère Nature
the personification of Nature and the Earth's biosphere as a woman

Mother Russia pn
Mère Russie
national personification of Russia

Mother Teresa pn
mère Teresa
nun

Mother of God pn
Mère de Dieu
Mary, mother of Jesus, as the mother of God or God-bearer

Mother's Day n
fête des Mères
a day in honor of one's mother or all mothers, on whichever day

Mount Athos pn
mont Athos
Mount Athos

Mount Everest pn
mont Everest Everest
world’s highest mountain, located in the Himalayas

Mount Fuji pn
Fuji Fujiyama mont Fuji
the highest mountain in Japan

Mount Mayon /mə.ˈjɔn/ pn
Mayon
the most active volcano in the Philippines

Mount of Olives pn
mont des Oliviers montagne des Oliviers
mountain ridge

Mourelatos pn
Mourelatos
surname

Moutai pn
maotai maotaijiu
kind of Chinese liquor

Movima n
Movima

Movima pn
movima

Mozambican n
Mozambicain Mozambicaine
person from Mozambique or of Mozambican descent

Mozambique /ˌmoʊ.zæmˈbiːk/ pn
Mozambique
country in Southern Africa

Mozart effect pn
effet Mozart
supposed phenomenon by which listening to Mozart induces improvement in mental performance

Mozartian adj
mozartien
of or pertaining to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mr. /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] n
M. Monsieur [[Mr|M<sup>r</sup>]] monsieur
abbreviation of mister

Mr. and Mrs. n
M. et Mme
Title of a married couple

Mrs /ˈmɪs/ /ˈmɪsəz/ /ˈmɪsɪz/ /ˈmɪz/ n
Mme Mme.
title before a woman's name

Mrs. Claus pn
mère Noël
Wife of Santa Claus

Mrs. Watanabe pn
Madame Watanabe
personification of the Japanese housewife speculators

Mtskheta-Mtianeti pn
Mtskheta-Mtianeti
region of Georgia

Muay Thai /muːeɪ ˈtaɪ/ /mweɪ ˈtaɪ/ n
muay thaï
the martial art/sport

Mud Pie Island pn
Île Mud Pie
Mud Pie Island, Hochelaga Archipelago

Muggle /ˈmʌɡ(ə)l/ /ˈmʌɡl̩/ n
moldu moldue non-magique
person who has no magical abilities

Mughal Empire pn
Empire moghol
empire

Muhammad /mʊˈhæməd/ /mʊˈhɑməd/ pn
Mahomet Mohammed
the prophet who introduced Islam

Muhu pn
Muhu
island

Mumbai /mʊm.ˈbaɪ/ pn
Bombay
state capital of Maharashtra

Munich /ˈmjuːnɪk/ pn
Munich
capital of Bavaria
munichois
attributive form of Munich

Munsee /ˈmʌn.si/ pn
munsee
Eastern Algonquian language

Muntenia /mʊnˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Munténie
region of Romania

Muntinlupa /mʊntɪnˈlupɑ/ pn
Muntinlupa
city in the Philippines

Murad pn
Mourad
male given name

Murasugi sum n
somme de Murasugi
union of a finite sequence of surfaces taken over a disk
union of links

Murcia pn
Murcie
city
autonomous community

Muret pn
Muret
a town in Haute-Garonne, France

Muriel /ˈmjʊəɹɪ.əl/ pn
Muriel Murielle
female given name

Murmansk pn
Mourmansk
city

Murphy bed n
lit escamotable
bed that folds up into the wall

Murphy's law pn
loi de Murphy
adage which states that if anything can go wrong it will

Musa pn
Moussa
male given name

Musca pn
Mouche
constellation

Muscat /ˈmʌskæt/ pn
Mascate
capital city

Muscatian adj
mascatais
Of or relating to Muscat

Muscatian n
Mascatais
Someone from Muscat

Muscovian adj
moscovien
relating to Muscovy

Muscovian n
Moscovien
descendant of the people of Muscovy

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ adj
moscovite
Relating to Moscow

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ n
Moscovite moscovite
resident of Moscow

Muscovy /ˈmʌskəvi/ pn
Moscovie
Grand Duchy of Moscow

Muscovy duck n
canard de Barbarie canard musqué
duck

Muse /mjuːz/ n
Muse muse
one of the nine Ancient Greek deities of the arts

Muslim /ˈmʊs.ləm/ /ˈmʊs.lɪm/ /ˈmʊz.ləm/ /ˈmʊz.lɪm/ /ˈmʌz.ləm/ adj
musulman
relating to believers of Islam

Muslim /ˈmʊs.ləm/ /ˈmʊs.lɪm/ /ˈmʊz.ləm/ /ˈmʊz.lɪm/ /ˈmʌz.ləm/ n
musulman musulmane
believer of Islam

Mussetian adj
mussétien

Mustafa pn
Moustapha
male given name

Muzak /ˈmjuzæk/ /ˈmjuːzæk/ pn
muzak
type of background music

Mwotlap pn
mwotlap
language

Mx /məks/ /mɪks/ n
Mx
gender-neutral general honorific title

Myanmar /mjænˈmɑː/ /ˈmaɪ̯ænˌmɑː/ /ˈmjæn.mɑː/ /ˈmjænˌmɑɹ/ /ˈmjɑnˌmɑɹ/ /ˌmjɑnˈmɑɹ/ pn
Myanmar Birmanie
Southeast Asian country

Mycenae pn
Mycènes
ancient Greek city

Mycenaean /ˌmaɪ.sɪˈniːən/ adj
mycénien
relating to Mycenae

Mycenaean Greek n
mycénien grec mycénien
ancient Greek language

Mykolaiv /mɪkəˈlɑ(j)ɪv/ /mɪkəˈlɑː(j)ɪv/ pn
Mykolaïv Nikolaïev
a city in Ukraine

Mykonos pn
Mykonos Myconos
island

Mysia /ˈmɪsɪə/ /ˈmɪʒə/ pn
Mysie
ancient region

Mytilene pn
Mytilène
another name for Lesbos
capital of Lesbos

Màasaw pn
Maasa'u
Hopi god

Málaga /ˈmæləɡə/ pn
Malaga
port and city in Andalusia

Mänti /ˈmænti/ pn
mänti
constructed language

Mèze pn
Mèze
a town in Hérault, France

Mérida pn
Mérida
Spanish city

Mérigon pn
Mérigon
a village in Ariège, France

Möbius strip /ˈmoʊ.bi.əs stɹɪp/ /ˈməʊ.bi.əs stɹɪp/ /ˈmɜː.bi.əs stɹɪp/ n
ruban de Möbius
one-sided surface

Möbius transformation n
transformation de Möbius
transformation of the complex plane

Mössbauer effect n
effet Mössbauer
emission and absorption

Müllerian mimicry pn
mimétisme mullérien
resemblance of two or more poisonous species with each other

Münchausen syndrome n
syndrome de Münchhausen
a psychiatric disorder

N /ɛn/ n
N

N'Djamena /ənd͡ʒɑːˈmeɪnɑː/ pn
N'Djaména Ndjamena N'Djamena
capital city of Chad

NACI pn
CCNI
National Advisory Committee on Immunization

NAFLD n
NASH maladie du soda stéatose hépatique non alcoolique
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

NAFTA /ˈnæftə/ pn
ALÉNA
North American Free Trade Agreement

NAM pn
Mouvement des non-alignés
Non-Aligned Movement

NAND n
NON-ET
binary operator

NASA /ˈnæsə/ pn
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NATO /ˈneɪ.toʊ/ /ˈneɪ.təʊ/ pn
OTAN
North Atlantic Treaty Organization

NAWA pn
ANAO

NB pn
NB
New Brunswick

NBC n
NBC

NDG pn
NDG
Notre-Dame-de-Grace

NDP pn
NPD
New Democratic Party

NG n
GN
(petrochemistry) natural gas
NG
(Internet) newsgroup

NGO n
ONG
non-governmental organization

NHL pn
LNH
National Hockey League

NOR n
NON-OU
NOT OR

NOT n
NON
NOT

NOTMAR n
NOTMAR

NP n
SN
noun phrase

NP-complete adj
NP-complet
both NP and NP-hard

NP-completeness n
NP-complétude
state of being NP-complete

NP-hard adj
NP-dur
hard

NPO n
ASBL
initialism for non-profit organization

Nabeul pn
Nabeul
a city in Tunisia

Nablus pn
Naplouse
city

Nabokovian adj
nabokovien
relating to Vladimir Nabokov

Nadal pn
Nadal

Nadezhda pn
Nadège
transliteration of Надежда

Nadia /ˈnɑ.di.ə/ pn
Nadia
female given name

Naevian /ˈniːvɪən/ adj
névien
of or relating to Gnaeus Naevius

Nagorno-Karabakh /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
Haut-Karabagh Artsakh Haut-Karabakh
region in South Caucasus

Nagorno-Karabakh Republic /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk ɹɪˌpʌblɪk/ pn
République du Haut-Karabagh
country in South Caucasus

Nagy /ˈnæɡi/ pn
Nagy

Nagykanizsa pn
Nagykanizsa
town in Hungary

Nahuatl /nɑːˈwɑːt(ə)l/ /nəˈwɑːt(ə)l/ /ˈnɑːwɑːt(ə)l/ pn
nahuatl
language

Nahum pn
Nahum
book of the Bible

Nairobi /naɪˈɹoʊbi/ /naɪˈɹəʊbi/ pn
Nairobi
capital of Kenya

Naissaar pn
Naissaar
island in northern Estonia

Najac pn
Najac
a village in Aveyron, France

Nakba /ˈnɑːkbə/ pn
nakba
Nakba

Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic pn
République autonome de Nakhitchevan
landlocked exclave of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Nakhichevan /ˌnɑːxɪt͡ʃɪˈvɑːn/ pn
Nakhitchevan
autonomous republic of Azerbaijan

Nakhodka pn
Nakhodka
city in Russia

Nalchik pn
Naltchik
city in Russia

Namibia /nəˈmɪbi.ə/ pn
Namibie
Republic of Namibia

Namibian n
Namibien Namibienne
a person from Namibia or of Namibian descent

Namur pn
Namur
city
province

Nancy /ˈnænsi/ [ˈnɛənsi] pn
Nancy
female given name
a city in northeastern France

Nanling pn
Nanling
mountain ranges in South China running through Guangxi, Guangdong and Hunan

Nanterre /nɑːnˈtɛə(ɹ)/ /nɑːnˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /nɒ̃ˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Nanterre
city in Île-de-France

Nantes /nɑːnts/ pn
Nantes
a city in western France

Naomi /naɪˈəʊmi/ /neɪˈoʊmi/ /ˈneɪəmi/ pn
Noémi
Biblical character
Noémie
female given name

Napaea n
napée

Naples /ˈneɪ.pəlz/ pn
Naples
city in Italy
province in Italy

Naples yellow n
jaune d'antimoine jaune de Naples
yellow pigment, lead(II) antimonate

Napoleon /nəˈpəʊ.li.ən/ pn
Napoléon
Napoleon Bonaparte
male given name

Napoleon complex n
complexe de Napoléon
psychological compensation for one's short physical stature

Napoleonic /nəˌpoʊliˈɒnɪk/ adj
napoléonien
of or pertaining to Napoleon Bonaparte

Narbonne pn
Narbonne
town in France

Narcissus pn
Narcisse
mythical youth

Nares Strait pn
détroit de Nares
strait between Ellesmere Island and Greenland

Narnia /ˈnɑː(ɹ).ni.ə/ pn
Narnia
a fictional land

Naruto pn
Naruto
Japanese city

Narva pn
Narva
city in Estonia

Naryan-Mar pn
Narian-Mar
city in Russia

Nasdaq /ˈnæzdæk/ pn
le Nasdaq
electronic stock market

Nassau /ˈnæsɔː/ pn
Nassau
capital of the Bahamas

Nassau grouper n
mérou rayé
Epinephelus striatus, a perciform fish

Nasserism n
nassérisme
an Arab nationalist political ideology based on the thinking of the former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser

Nasserist n
nassériste
a proponent of Nasserism

Natalie pn
Nathalie
female given name

Natasha /nəˈtɑʃə/ /ˈnətæʃə/ pn
Natacha
female given name

Nathan /ˈneɪθən/ pn
Nathan
male given name
biblical prophet

Nathanael pn
Nathanaël
biblical Apostle
male given name

Nathaniel /nəˈθæn.jəl/ pn
Nathaniel
transliteration of the name

National Assembly pn
Assemblée nationale
national legislature

National Bolshevism n
national-bolchevisme national-bolchévisme
political ideology

National Convention pn
Convention nationale
assembly holding executive power during the French Revolution

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation pn
Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation
Canadian statutory holiday

National League pn
Ligue nationale

National Rally pn
Rassemblement national

National Socialism n
national-socialisme
ideology of Adolf Hitler's NSDAP

National Socialist German Workers' Party pn
Parti national-socialiste des travailleurs allemands
Former German Far-Right political party

Native America pn
Amérique indienne

Native American n
amérindien
person

Nativity pn
Nativité
birth of Jesus

Natterer's slaty antshrike n
batara de Natterer
bird

Natufian adj
natoufien
relating to a Mesolithic-era people

Natufian n
Natoufien Natoufienne
member of the Natufian culture

Naumann's thrush n
grive de Naumann
Turdus naumanni

Nauru /naʊˈru/ /nɑːˈuː.ɹuː/ /nəˈru/ /ˈnaʊ.ɹu/ /ˈn̪ʌ̯u.ru/ pn
Nauru
Republic of Nauru

Nauruan [nɑːˈuː.ɹuːn̩] adj
nauruan
pertaining to Nauru

Nauruan [nɑːˈuː.ɹuːn̩] n
Nauruan Nauruane
person from Nauru

Nausicaa /nɔːˈsɪkeɪə/ /nɔːˈsɪkiə/ pn
Nausicaa
princess in the Odyssey

Navajo /ˈnæ.voʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.hoʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.həʊ/ /ˈnɑ.və.hoʊ/ n
Navajo
person

Navajo /ˈnæ.voʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.hoʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.həʊ/ /ˈnɑ.və.hoʊ/ pn
navajo
language

Navalny pn
Navalny
surname

Navarre /nəˈvɑɹ/ /nəˈvɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Navarre
autonomous community of Spain

Navarrenx pn
Navarrenx
town

Navarrese /ˌnævəˈɹiːz/ adj
navarrais
from Navarre

Navarrese /ˌnævəˈɹiːz/ n
Navarrais
someone from Navarre

Navoiy pn
Navoï

Naxalite n
naxalite
member of communist movements in India

Naypyidaw /ˈneɪpjɪˌdɔː/ pn
Naypyidaw
capital of Burma

Nazarbayev pn
Nazarbaïev
surname

Nazarene adj
nazaréen
Of or pertaining to Nazareth or its people
Of or pertaining to the Church of the Nazarene

Nazarene n
Nazaréen
A person from Nazareth
A member of the Church of the Nazarene

Nazarene pn
Nazaréen
epithet of Jesus Christ

Nazareth /ˈnæzəɹəθ/ pn
Nazareth
a city in northern Israel

Nazarite n
nazaréen nazir nazirite naziréen
Jew bound by a vow

Nazi /ˈnætsi/ /ˈnæzi/ /ˈnɑːtsi/ adj
nazi naziste
pertaining to the Nazi Party or Nazism

Nazi /ˈnætsi/ /ˈnæzi/ /ˈnɑːtsi/ n
nazi fasciste nazie
member of the Nazi party

Nazi salute n
salut hitlérien salut nazi
greeting in Nazi Germany

Nazianzus /ˌnæzɪˈænzəs/ pn
Nazianze
Town in the region of Cappadocia

Nazification n
nazification
act or process of Nazifying

Nazify v
nazifier
subject or convert to Nazism (National Socialism)

Nazism /ˈnɑːts(i.)ɪzəm/ n
nazisme
the ideology of Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party

Naʼvi n
na'vi
member of the Na'vi people

Naʼvi pn
na'vi
the Na'vi language

Neanderthal /niˈæn.dɚ.θəl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌtɑl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌθɑl/ /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ adj
néandertalien
of or pertaining to Homo neanderthalensis

Neanderthal /niˈæn.dɚ.θəl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌtɑl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌθɑl/ /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ n
homme de Néandertal
a Homo neanderthalensis specimen
a primitive person

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ adj
napolitain
pertaining to Naples
tranche napolitaine
ice cream

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ n
Napolitain Napolitaine
inhabitant or resident of Naples

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ pn
napolitain
language of Naples, Italy

Neapolitan chord n
accord de sixte napolitaine sixte napolitaine

Neapolitan wafer n
gaufrette gaufrette napolitaine
layered wafer biscuit

Near East pn
Proche-Orient
region in Asia

Nearctic adj
néarctique
relating to the Nearctic ecozone

Nebbio pn
Nebbio
natural region of Corsica

Nebra sky disc pn
disque céleste de Nebra
bronze disc dating from the European Bronze Age

Nebraskan n
Nébraskain Nébraskaine Nébraskien Nébraskienne

Necker pn
Île Necker
Necker, HI, US

Nefertem /ˈnɛfə(ɹ)tɛm/ pn
Nefertoum
ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility

Negev /ˈnɛɡɛv/ pn
Néguev
a desert in southern Israel

Negrophobia n
négrophobie
the fear, hate or dislike of black people

Negros pn
Île du Negros
island

Nehemiah /ˌniː(h)əˈmaɪə/ pn
Néhémie
book of the Bible
male given name

Nelson's elk n
cerf wapiti
wapiti subspecies

Neman /ˈneɪmən/ pn
Niémen
river to the Baltic Sea

Nemean Lion /ˌnimi.ən ˈlai.ən/ pn
Lion de Némée
mythical lion of Nemea

Nemesis /ˈnɛməsɪs/ pn
Némésis
Greek goddess of retribution

Nenets pn
nénètse
language

Nenets Autonomous Okrug pn
district autonome de Nénétsie
federal subject

Nenetsia pn
Nénétsie
Nenetsia, Russia

Neo pn
Néo
male given name

Neo-Confucian adj
néoconfucéen
of or relating to Neo-Confucianism

Neo-Middle Egyptian pn
égyptien de tradition
Neo-Middle Egyptian

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ adj
néolithique
of or relating to the New Stone Age

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
Néolithique néolithique
the New Stone Age

Neoplatonic adj
néoplatonicien
of or pertaining to Neoplatonism

Neoplatonist /niːə(ʊ)ˈpleɪtənɪst/ n
néoplatonicien néoplatonicienne
member

Nepal /nəˈpɑl/ /nəˈpɔːl/ /nɪˈpɔːl/ pn
Népal
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ adj
népalais népalaise
pertaining to Nepal

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ n
Népalais Népalaise
person

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ pn
népalais
language

Nephele pn
Néphélé
A cloud nymph and female given name

Neptune /ˈneptʃʉːn/ /ˈnɛptjuːn/ /ˈnɛptuːn/ /ˈnɛptʃuːn/ pn
Neptune
eighth planet of the solar system
Roman god of the ocean

Neptunian /-ˈtʃuː-/ /nɛpˈt(j)u.ni.ən/ /nɛpˈtjuː.nɪ.ən/ adj
neptunien
of or pertaining to the Roman god Neptune
of or pertaining to water or the sea
of, pertaining to, or supporting Neptunism

Neptunian /-ˈtʃuː-/ /nɛpˈt(j)u.ni.ən/ /nɛpˈtjuː.nɪ.ən/ n
neptunien neptunienne
proponent of Neptunism

Nero /ˈniːroʊ/ pn
Néron
Roman Emperor from 54 to 68

Neronian /nɪˈɹəʊnɪən/ adj
néronien
pertaining to Nero

Nessie /ˈnɛsi/ pn
Nessie
nickname for the Loch Ness monster
female given name

Nessus shirt n
tunique de Nessus

Nestorian adj
nestorien
related to the teachings of Nestorius

Nestorian n
nestorien nestorienne
A member of a "Nestorian" church

Nestorianism n
nestorianisme
Christological doctrine

Netanyahu pn
Netanyahou
surname

Netflix v
netflixer
to watch (a film or TV series) using the Internet streaming media provider Netflix

Netflixian adj
netflixien
of, pertaining to, or resembling the streaming service provider Netflix

Netherlander /ˈnɛðɚˌlændɚ/ n
Néerlandais Néerlandaise
someone from the Netherlands

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ adj
néerlandais hollandais
pertaining to the Netherlands

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ pn
Pays-Bas Hollande
country in northwestern Europe

Netherlands Antilles pn
Antilles néerlandaises
former autonomous territory

Neuchâtel /ˌnjuːʃəˈtɛl/ /ˌnɜːʃæˈtɛl/ /ˌnɜːʃɑːˈtɛl/ pn
Neuchâtel
canton
city

Neustria /ˈnjuːstɹɪə/ pn
Neustrie
western part of the Frankish empire

Neutral Moresnet /ˈn(j)uːtɹəl ˌmɔɹəsˈnɛt/ pn
Moresnet Neutre
small European state that existed from 1816 to 1930

Nevada /nəˈveɪdə/ /nəˈvædə/ /nəˈvɑdə/ /nəˈvɑːdə/ /nɪˈvædə/ /nɪˈvɑdə/ /nɪˈvɑːdə/ [nəˈvæɾə] [nəˈvɑɾə] pn
Nevada
US state

Nevanlinna theory n
théorie de Nevanlinna
part of the theory of meromorphic functions

Nevi'im pn
Nevi'im
constituent of the Bible

Neville /ˈnɛvəl/ pn
Néville
Neville, Seine-Maritime
Néville Néville-sur-Mer
Neville-sur-Mer
Néville de Néville
surname

New Age n
Nouvel-Âge
a modern spiritual and religious movement

New Amsterdam pn
Nouvelle-Amsterdam
former name of New York City, when it was a Dutch colony

New Britain pn
Nouvelle-Bretagne
island

New Brunswick /nju ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ /njuː ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ pn
Nouveau-Brunswick
province in eastern Canada

New Brunswicker n
Néo-Brunswickois Néo-Brunswickoise
native or inhabitant of New Brunswick

New Caledonia /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.əˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.ɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Nouvelle-Calédonie
overseas territory of France

New Caledonian adj
néo-calédonien
of, from, or pertaining to New Caledonia

New Caledonian n
Néo-Calédonien Néo-Calédonienne
person from New Caledonia

New Delhi /n(j)uː ˈdɛli/ pn
New Delhi Nouvelle-Delhi
capital of India

New Democrat n
néo-démocrate
member of the New Democratic Party

New Democratic adj
Nouveau démocratique
of the New Democratic Party

New Democratic Party pn
Nouveau Parti démocratique

New England pn
Nouvelle-Angleterre
six states of the United States

New Englander /ˌnjuː ˈɪŋɡləndə(ɹ)/ /ˌnuː ˈɪŋɡləndə(ɹ)/ n
Néo-Anglais Néo-Anglaise
person from New England

New France pn
Nouvelle-France
France's former possessions and colonies in North America

New Granada pn
Nouvelle Grenade
historical nation

New Guinea /n(j)uː ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ [njuː ˈɡɪn.i] [nu ˈɡɪn.i] pn
Nouvelle-Guinée
large island

New Hampshire /nuːˈhæmpʃɚ/ pn
New Hampshire Nouveau-Hampshire
US state

New Hebrides /ˌnjuː ˈhɛbɹɪdiz/ pn
Nouvelles-Hébrides
archipelago forming the state of Vanuatu

New High German pn
haut-allemand moderne
modern German language

New Holland pn
Nouvelle Hollande
obsolete: Australia

New Ireland pn
Nouvelle-Irlande
island

New Jersey /njuː ˈdʒɜːzi/ /nuːˈdʒɝzi/ pn
New Jersey Nouvelle-Jersey
a northeast state of the United States of America

New Latin pn
néolatin néo-latin
Latin after the Middle Ages

New Mexico /nju ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /njuː mɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ /nu ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ pn
Nouveau-Mexique
US State

New Norwegian pn
nynorsk néo-norvégien
one of the two major Norwegian (written) languages

New Objectivity pn
nouvelle objectivité
artistic movement

New Orleans /n(j)uː ˈɔɹliːnz/ /nuː ˈɔɹlənz/ /ˈn(j)uː ɔɹˈliːnz/ /ˈnɔɹlənz/ /ˈnɔːlənz/ /ˌnuː ˈɔɹ.li.ənz/ /ˌnuː ˈɔɹ.lɛ.ənz/ pn
La Nouvelle-Orléans
city

New Rochelle /njuː ɹɒˈʃɛl/ /njuː ɹəˈʃɛl/ /ˌnu ɹəˈʃɛl/ pn
La Nouvelle-Rochelle New Rochelle New-Rochelle Nouvelle-Rochelle
city in New York, United States

New Rome pn
Nouvelle Rome
Istanbul

New South Wales pn
Nouvelle-Galles du Sud
state of Australia

New Spain pn
Nouvelle-Espagne
historical colony

New Taipei pn
Nouveau Taipei
special municipality in northern Taiwan

New Taiwan dollar n
nouveau dollar de Taïwan
currency of Taiwan

New Territories pn
Nouveaux Territoires
region of Hong Kong

New Testament pn
Nouveau Testament
second half of the Christian Bible

New Westminster pn
New Westminster
city in British Columbia, Canada

New World /n(j)u wɝld/ /njuː wɜːld/ pn
Nouveau Monde
the Americas and Oceania

New World Order pn
Nouvel Ordre Mondial
vision for the world

New World monkey n
singe du Nouveau Monde
families of primates found in Central and South America

New Year n
le jour de l'an le nouvel an nouvel an
January 1 in the Julian and Gregorian calendar and the days following

New Year's Day n
jour de l'an Nouvel An
holiday occurring on the first day of the year

New Year's Eve pn
Saint-Sylvestre
holiday on the last day of the year

New Year's resolution /ˈn(j)u jɪɹz ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˈnjuː jɪəz ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ n
bonne résolution
vow one makes for the coming year

New York /njuː ˈjɔːk/ /nu ˈjɔək/ /nu ˈjɔɹk/ [nɪ ˈjɔək] [ɲɔək] pn
New York État de New York
state

New York City pn
New York
large city in the USA

New Yorker n
New-Yorkais New-Yorkaise
a native or resident of New York City

New Yorkian adj
new-yorkais
of or relating to New York

New Zealand /- ˈziː-/ /nju ˈziː.lənd/ /njʉː ˈzɪələnd/ /nu ˈzi.lənd/ /ˌnjuː -/ /ˌnu -/ [-ˈzeə-] [njʉ ˈzɪəɫənd] pn
Nouvelle-Zélande
country in Oceania
néo-zélandais
attributive form - relating to New Zealand

New Zealand dollar n
dollar néo-zélandais
official currency of New Zealand

New Zealand falcon n
faucon de Nouvelle-Zélande
Falco novaeseelandiae

New Zealand scaup n
fuligule de Nouvelle-Zélande
Aythya novaeseelandiae

New Zealander /ˌnjuː ˈziːləndə(ɹ)/ n
Néo-Zélandais Néo-Zélandaise
a person from New Zealand or of New Zealand descent

New Zealandic adj
néo-zélandais
of New Zealand

New Zealandress n
Néo-Zélandaise
female New Zealander

Newari pn
Nepâlbhâsa
Newari language

Newark and Sherwood pn
Newark and Sherwood

Newcastle disease n
maladie de Newcastle
disease of poultry

Newfoundland /ˈnjuː.fənd.lænd/ /ˈnjuː.fənd.lənd/ /ˈnjuːˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fənd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fəndlənd/ /ˈnu.fəndˌlænd/ /ˈnuˌfaʊnd.lænd/ /ˈnuˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˌnjuːˈfaʊnd.lænd/ /ˌnu.fəndˈlænd/ n
terre-neuve chien de Terre-Neuve
dog

Newfoundland /ˈnjuː.fənd.lænd/ /ˈnjuː.fənd.lənd/ /ˈnjuːˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fənd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fəndlənd/ /ˈnu.fəndˌlænd/ /ˈnuˌfaʊnd.lænd/ /ˈnuˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˌnjuːˈfaʊnd.lænd/ /ˌnu.fəndˈlænd/ pn
Terre-Neuve
Island off the coast of Eastern Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador pn
Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador
Province in eastern Canada

Newfoundlander n
Terre-Neuvien Terre-Neuvienne
native or inhabitant of Newfoundland

Newhouse pn
Maisonneuve
equivalent surnames

Newport /ˈnjuːpɔː(ɹ)t/ /ˈnupɔɹt/ pn
Port-Neuf Portneuf Porto-Novo
the equivalent of Newport (new port: a new transport hub)
Porte-Neuve Porteneuve
the equivalent of Newport (new port: a new portal)

Newspeak pn
novlangue
fictional language

Newton /ˈn(j)uːtən/ pn
De Villeneuve Devilleneuve Villeneuve
surnames derived from the equivalents of “new town”

Newtonian /n(j)uˈtoʊniən/ /njuːˈtəʊnɪən/ adj
newtonien
pre-Einsteinian in physics
related to Newton

Newtonian /n(j)uˈtoʊniən/ /njuːˈtəʊnɪən/ n
newtonien
supporter of Newton

Ngo /(ə)ŋoʊ/ /noʊ/ pn
Ngo

Nguyen /n(ə)-/ /n(ə)ˈwɪn/ /n(ə)ˈɡujən/ /nuˈjɛn/ /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ŋwɪn/ /ˈnjʉwən/ pn
Nguyen Nguyên
Vietnamese surname

Niagara Falls pn
Niagara Falls
a city
chutes Niagara chutes du Niagara
waterfalls

Niamey /njɑːˈmeɪ/ pn
Niamey
capital of Niger

Nicaea /naɪˈsiːə/ pn
Nicée
ancient city

Nicaragua /ˌnɪk.əɹˈæɡ.ju.ə/ /ˌnɪk.əˈɹɑ.ɡwə/ pn
Nicaragua
a country in Central America

Nicaraguan adj
nicaraguayen
pertaining to Nicaragua

Nicaraguan n
Nicaraguayen Nicaraguayenne
person from Nicaragua

Nice /niːs/ pn
Nice
city in France

Nicene /ˈnaɪ.siːn/ adj
nicéen
of or pertaining to Nicaea

Nicene Creed pn
Foi de Nicene Symbole de Nicée
official creed of the early Christian church stating tenets of the Christian faith

Nicholas /ˈnɪk.ləs/ /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ pn
Nicolas
male given name

Nick /nɪk/ pn
Nico
Diminutive of the male given name Nicholas

Nicodemus pn
Nicodème
biblical Pharisee

Nicola /nɪˈkoʊlə/ /ˈnɪ.kə.lə/ pn
Nicole
feminine form of Nicholas

Nicole /nɪˈkoʊl/ /nɪˈkəʊl/ pn
Nicole
female given name

Nicopolis pn
Nicopolis
city in Epirus

Nicosia /ˌnɪkəˈsiːə/ pn
Nicosie
capital of Cyprus

Nidwalden pn
Nidwald
canton of Switzerland

Niederkorn pn
Niedercorn
canton

Nienburg pn
Nienburg

Nietzschean /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ən/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ən/ adj
nietzschéen
pertaining to Nietzsche or his writings

Nietzschean /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ən/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ən/ n
nietzschéen nietzschéenne
a supporter of Nietzsche's ideas

Nietzscheanism /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ənɪzəm/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ənɪzəm/ n
nietzschéisme
philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche

Niger /niːˈʒɛə(ɹ)/ /niːˈʒɛɚ/ /ˈnaɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ pn
Niger
country
river

Nigeria /naɪˈd͡ʒiː.ɹi.ə/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪə.ɹɪə/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Nigeria Nigéria
a country in Western Africa

Nigerian /naɪˌd͡ʒɪəɹɪən/ /naɪˌd͡ʒɪɹiən/ adj
nigérian nigérien
of, from, or pertaining to Nigeria, the Nigerian people or culture

Nigerian /naɪˌd͡ʒɪəɹɪən/ /naɪˌd͡ʒɪɹiən/ n
Nigérian Nigériane
person

Nigerien /naɪˌdʒɪɹiˈɛn/ /niːˈʒɛəɹɪən/ n
Nigérien Nigérienne
person

Nihilism /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪ.lɪ.z(ə)m/ /ˈnaɪ.əˌlɪ.z(ə)m/ /ˈni.ə-/ /ˈniː-/ /ˈnɪ-/ [-(h)ɨ̞-] pn
nihilisme
movement that rejected all authority and promoted the use of violence for political change

Niigata pn
Niigata
a city of Japan

Nijmegen pn
Nimègue
city in the Netherlands

Nike /ˈnaɪki(ː)/ pn
Niké
Greek goddess of victory

Nile /naɪl/ pn
Nil
river

Niman Kachina pn
Niman Katchina
Hopi ceremony

Nimrod pn
Nemrod
biblical king and hunter

Nina /ˈniːnə/ pn
Nina
female given name

Nineveh /ˈnɪnəvə/ /ˈnɪnɪvə/ pn
Ninive
capital of Assyria

Ningbo /nɪŋˈbəʊ/ pn
Ningbo
a city of China

Ningbonese adj
ningbonais
Pertaining to Ningbo

Ningbonese n
Ningbonais

Ningbonese pn
ningbonais
Ningbo dialect

Nintendo /nɪnˈtɛndoʊ/ /nɪnˈtɛndəʊ/ n
Nintendo
Nintendo Entertainment System, or other video game system made by Nintendo

Nintendo /nɪnˈtɛndoʊ/ /nɪnˈtɛndəʊ/ pn
Nintendo
Japanese videogame developer

Niort /niˈɔː(ɹ)/ /niˈɔː(ɹ)t/ pn
Niort
commune in Deux-Sèvres, France

Nippo- prefix
japono- nippo-
relating to Japan or Japanese

Nipponese adj
nippon

Nishapur pn
Nichapour
a city in Iran

Niue /ˈnjuːeɪ/ pn
Nioué Niue
island of Niue

Niuean /ˈnjuːeɪən/ adj
niouéen
of, from, or pertaining to Niue

Niuean /ˈnjuːeɪən/ n
Niouéen Niouéenne
person

Niuean /ˈnjuːeɪən/ pn
niouéen
language

Nivkh /ni(ː)fk/ /nɪvk/ /nɪvx/ pn
nivkh nivkhe
language

Nivôse /niˈvoʊz/ /nɪˈvəʊz/ pn
nivôse
the fourth month of the French Republican Calendar

Nizhny Novgorod /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɑv.ɡə.ɹɑd/ /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɒv.ɡə.ɹɒd/ /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɔːv.ɡə.ɹət/ pn
Nijni Novgorod
large city in Russia

Niçois /niːswɑː/ adj
niçois
relating to city of Nice

Niçoise salad n
salade niçoise
salad

Nièvre pn
Nièvre
French department

No. n
nº
abbreviation of "number"

Noah /ˈnoʊə/ /ˈnəʊə/ pn
Noé
biblical character
male given name

Noah's ark pn
arche de Noé
the vessel built by Noah under God's instructions, as described in Genesis

Nobel Prize /noʊˈbɛl ˌpɹaɪz/ /ˈnoʊˌbɛl ˈpɹaɪz/ n
prix Nobel
international prize

Noel /ˈnəʊ(ə)l/ pn
Noël
male given name

Nogai /noʊˈɡaɪ/ n
Nogaï
person

Nogai /noʊˈɡaɪ/ pn
nogaï
language

Noh n
nô
Japanese musical drama

Nome /noʊm/ pn
Nome
seaport

Nord /nɔɚ/ /nɔɚd/ /nɔː/ /nɔːd/ pn
Nord département du Nord
French department
Haitian department

Nord-Pas-de-Calais pn
Nord-Pas-de-Calais
region of France

Nordic /ˈnɔɹ.dɪk/ /ˈnɔː.dɪk/ adj
nordique
of or relating to the Nordic countries

Nordic combined n
combiné nordique
cross-country skiing and ski jumping

Nordic countries n
Scandinavie pays nordiques
the Nordic countries collectively

Nordic walking n
marche nordique
sport

Norfolk Island /ˈnɔɹ.fɔk ˈaɪ.lənd/ /ˈnɔː.fək ˈaɪ.lənd/ pn
île Norfolk
external territory of Australia

Norilsk pn
Norilsk
city

Norma pn
Règle
constellation

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ adj
normand
of or pertaining to Normandy and its inhabitants

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ n
Normand Normande
a person from Normandy

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ pn
normand
the Norman language

Normandy /ˈnɔː(ɹ)məndi/ pn
Normandie
region of France

Norn n
Norne
any of the three goddesses of fate or destiny

Norn pn
norne
language

Norse /noɹs/ /nɔːs/ /nɔːɹs/ [no̞ɹs] adj
nordique
of North Germanic languages
norrois
of Scandinavia/Norway

Norse /noɹs/ /nɔːs/ /nɔːɹs/ [no̞ɹs] n
microscopique
2½-point type

North Africa pn
Afrique du Nord
the northern part of Africa

North African adj
nord-africain
of or pertaining to North Africa

North African n
Nord-Africain
native or inhabitant of North Africa

North America /ˌnɔː(ɹ)θ əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Amérique du Nord
continent

North American adj
nord-américain
relating to North America

North American n
nord-américain
North American person

North Atlantic pn
océan Atlantique Nord
north portion of Atlantic Ocean

North Brabant pn
Brabant-Septentrional Brabant-du-Nord
province

North Carolina /ˌnɔɹθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ /ˌnɔɹθ kɛɹəˈlaɪnə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæəˈlaːnə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹ.əˈlaɪn.ə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ pn
Caroline du Nord
state of the United States

North Caucasus pn
Caucase du Nord Ciscaucasie
region in the south of Russia

North Channel pn
canal du Nord
strait between N. Ireland and SW. Scotland

North Dakota /ˈnɔɹθ dəˈkoʊ.tə/ pn
Dakota du Nord
state of the United States of America

North East pn
Angleterre du Nord-Est
region of England

North Frisian pn
frison septentrional frison du Nord
Frisian language

North Gyeongsang pn
Gyeongsang du Nord
province of South Korea

North Holland pn
Hollande-Septentrionale Hollande-du-Nord
province of the Netherlands

North India pn
Inde du Nord
northern region of India

North Indian adj
nord-indien

North Island pn
île du Nord
one of the two major islands making up New Zealand

North Karelia pn
Carélie du Nord
region and county of Finland

North Korea /noɹθ ˌkəˈɹi.ə/ /nɔːθ ˌkəˈɹiː.ə/ pn
Corée du Nord
a country in East Asia whose territory consists of the northern part of Korea

North Korean adj
nord-coréen
pertaining to North Korea

North Korean n
Nord-Coréen Nord-Coréenne
person from North Korea

North Levantine Arabic pn
Arabe levantin septentrional
North Levantine Arabic

North Macedonia pn
Macédoine du Nord
country in Europe

North Macedonian adj
nord-macédonien
of, or relating to North Macedonia

North Mesopotamian Arabic pn
arabe mésopotamien septentrional

North Pole pn
pôle Nord
northernmost point on Earth

North Rhine-Westphalia pn
Rhénanie-du-Nord-Westphalie
state

North Sea pn
mer du Nord
a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean between Britain, Scandinavia and Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France

North Star pn
Étoile polaire
star near the northern celestial pole

North Vietnam pn
Nord-Vietnam Vietnam du Nord Viêt Nam du Nord

North York pn
North York
district in Toronto

Northern Cypriot adj
nord-chypriote
of, from, or relating to Northern Cyprus

Northern Cyprus pn
Chypre du Nord
de facto state comprising the northeastern part of the island of Cyprus

Northern Europe pn
Europe du Nord
sociopolitical region of Europe

Northern European adj
nord-européen
Northern European

Northern Hemisphere n
hémisphère nord hémisphère boréal
hemisphere to the north of its equator

Northern Ireland /ˈnɔː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)n ˈaiə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Irlande du Nord
a country in the United Kingdom, situated in the northeastern part of the island of Ireland

Northern Mariana Islands /ˈnɔɹ.ðɚn ˌmɛɹ.iˈæn.ə ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈnɔː.ðən ˌmæɹ.iˈæn.ə ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
îles Mariannes du Nord Mariannes du Nord
archipelago

Northern Marianas pn
Mariannes du Nord îles Mariannes du Nord
Northern Marianas

Northern Ndebele pn
ndébélé du Nord

Northern Palmyra pn
Palmyre du Nord
a nickname for Saint Petersburg

Northern Rhodesia pn
Rhodésie du Nord
former name of what is now Zambia

Northern Sami pn
same du Nord
most widely spoken Sami language

Northern Sea Route pn
passage du Nord-Est route maritime du nord
a shipping lane in the Arctic Ocean

Northern Sotho pn
sotho du Nord
language

Northern Territory /ˈnɔːðən ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ pn
Territoire-du-Nord
Territory in northern Australia

Northumberland /nɔː(ɹ).ˈθʌm.bə(ɹ).lənd/ pn
Northumberland
most northerly county of England

Northwest Territories pn
Territoires du Nord-Ouest
Territory in northern Canada

Norvego- prefix
norvégio- norvégo-

Norway /ˈnɔɹ.weɪ/ /ˈnɔː.weɪ/ pn
Norvège
Scandinavian country

Norway lemming n
lemming des toundras lemming des toundras de Norvège
Norway lemming

Norway lobster n
langoustine
Nephrops norvegicus

Norway maple n
érable plane
Acer platanoides

Norway spruce n
épicéa commun épinette de Norvège
Picea abies

Norwegian /nɔɹ.ˈwi.d͡ʒən/ /nɔː.ˈwiː.d͡ʒən/ adj
norvégien
of or pertaining to Norway
of or pertaining to Norwegians
norvégien norvégophone
of or pertaining to the Norwegian language

Norwegian /nɔɹ.ˈwi.d͡ʒən/ /nɔː.ˈwiː.d͡ʒən/ n
Norvégien Norvégienne norvégien
native of Norway
norvégien
language of Norway

Norwegian Sea pn
mer de Norvège
part of the Atlantic

Nostratic /nɑːˈstɹætɪk/ /nɒˈstɹætɪk/ pn
nostratique
language grouping

Notre Dame /ˌnoʊ.tɚ ˈdeɪm/ /ˌnoʊ.tɹə ˈdɑːm/ /ˌnɒ.tɹə ˈdeɪm/ /ˌnɒ.tɹə ˈdæm/ /ˌnɒ.tɹə ˈdɑːm/ /ˌnɔ.tɹə ˈdäːm/ pn
Notre-Dame Notre-Dame de Paris
French cathedral

Nottinghamian adj
nottinghamien

Nouakchott /nuːɑːkˈʃɒt/ /nwɑːkˈʃɒt/ pn
Nouakchott
capital of Mauritania

Nouméa /nuːˈmeɪ.ə/ pn
Nouméa
capital of New Caledonia

Nouvelle-Aquitaine pn
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
region of France

Nov pn
nov.
abbreviation of November

Nova Kakhovka pn
Nova Kakhovka Novaïa Kakhovka
city

Nova Scotia /ˌnoʊ.və ˈskoʊ.ʃə/ /ˌnəʊ.və ˈskəʊ.ʃə/ pn
Nouvelle-Écosse
province in eastern Canada

Nova Scotian adj
néo-écossais
of or pertaining to Nova Scotia

Nova Scotian n
Néo-Écossais Néo-Écossaise
native or inhabitant of Nova Scotia

Novara pn
Novare
province
town

Novatian adj
novatien
relating to Novatian

Novatian pn
Novatien
Roman priest

Novaya Zemlya pn
Nouvelle-Zemble
archipelago in Russia

November /noʊˈvɛmbɚ/ /nəʊˈvɛmbə/ /nəˈvɛmbə/ pn
novembre
eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar

Novempopulania pn
Novempopulanie
Ancient Roman province

Novgorod /ˈnɑv.ɡə.ɹɑd/ /ˈnɒv.ɡə.ɹɒd/ /ˈnɔːv.ɡə.ɹət/ pn
Novgorod
city

Novi Sad pn
Novi Sad
largest city of the Serbian province of Vojvodina

Novokuznetsk pn
Novokouznetsk
city

Novorossiya pn
Nouvelle Russie
an area north of the Black Sea

Novorossiysk pn
Novorosiïsk
city

Novosibirsk pn
Novossibirsk
city in Russia

Nowheresville n
Perpète-la-Galette Perpète-les-Alouettes Perpète-les-Andouillettes Perpète-les-Bains Perpète-les-Oies Pétaouchnok
a geographical location that is deemed obscure or unimportant

Nowruz /noʊ̯ˈɹuz/ /nəʊ̯ˈɹuːz/ pn
Norouz
Iranian New Year

Noyal-Pontivy pn
Noyal-Pontivy
a village in Morbihan, France

Nubia pn
Nubie
ancient kingdom

Numbers pn
Nombres
fourth book of the Bible

Numidia /n(j)uˈmɪdiə/ pn
Numidie
region in northern Africa

Numidian /n(j)uˈmɪdiən/ adj
numide
pertaining to Numidia

Nunavummiuq n
Nunavois Nunavoise Nunavummiuq Nunavutois Nunavutoise

Nunavut /ˈn(j)uːnəˌvuːt/ /ˈnʊnəvʊt/ /ˈnʌnəvət/ pn
Nunavut
territory in northern Canada

Nuns' Island pn
Île des Sœurs
island of Nuns' Island, Verdun
Île-des-Sœurs
district of Nuns' Island, Verdun

Nuoro pn
Nuoro
province
town

Nur-Sultan /ˈnʊəsəltɑːn/ /ˈnʊɹsəlˌtɑːn/ /ˌnʊəsəlˈtɑːn/ pn
Nour-Soultan Noursoultan
former name of Astana

Nuragic adj
nuragique
of or relating to an ancient Sardinian civilisation

Nuremberg /ˈn(j)ʊɹəmbɚɡ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəmbəɡ/ pn
Nuremberg
city in Germany

Nuuk pn
Nuuk
capital of Greenland

Nyankole pn
runyankole
lect

Nynorsk /ˈninɔɹsk/ /ˈniːnɔːsk/ /ˈnjuːnɔːsk/ /ˈnunɔɹsk/ pn
nynorsk néo-norvégien
one of the two major Norwegian (written) languages

Nyon pn
Nyon
city in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Nysa pn
Nysa
Asteroid

Nyx pn
Nyx
the primordial goddess of night

Nyírtass pn
Nyírtass Tash Tass Tosh
Nyírtass, Hungary

Nérac pn
Nérac
a city in Lot-et-Garonne, France

Nîmes pn
Nîmes
city in France

O /oʊ/ /əʊ/ particle
ô
a vocative particle

O'Bansawin pn
Obonsawin

O-ring n
joint torique
circular gasket

OAS pn
OEA
Organization of American States

OECD pn
OCDE
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

OHIM /ˈoʊhɪm/ /ˈəʊhɪm/ pn
OHMI
Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market

OHS n
SST
occupational health and safety

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ adj
acceptable correct pas mal passable
satisfactory
avoir le droit de bien permis pouvoir
all right, permitted
ça va
in good health or in a good emotional state

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ adv
convenablement correctement pas mal
satisfactorily, sufficiently well

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ interjection
OK d'accord
request in turn-taking
OK d'accord bon
introduction of a sentence in order to draw attention
d'accord OK entendu
acknowledgement or acceptance

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ n
OK accord bénédiction feu vert
endorsement; approval

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ v
OK valider
computing: to activate the OK button
accord approuver aval avaliser feu vert
to approve

OLED /ˈəʊlɛd/ /ˌəʊ ˌɛl ˌiː ˈdiː/ n
DELO OLED

OODA phraseologicalUnit
OODA
Observe, Orient, Decide, Act

OPCW pn
OIAC
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

OPSEU /oʊpiˈsiju/ pn
SEFPO

OSSTF pn
FEESO

OST n
BO
original soundtrack

Oakville pn
Oakville
town in Ontario

Obadiah /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/ pn
Abdias
book of the Old Testament

Obama /oʊˈbɑ.mə/ /əʊˈbɑː.mə/ pn
Obama
surname

Obamamania n
obamania
admiration for Barack Obama

Oberkorn pn
Obercorn
canton

Oberon /ˈoʊbərɒn/ pn
Obéron
moon of Uranus

Obwalden pn
Obwald
canton of Switzerland

Occam's razor pn
rasoir d'Occam
principle

Occidental pn
occidental
artificial language

Occidental Mindoro pn
Mindoro occidental
province of the Philippines

Occitan /ˈɑksəˌtæn/ /ˈɑksɪˌtæn/ /ˈɒksəˌtæn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtæn/ adj
occitan

Occitan /ˈɑksəˌtæn/ /ˈɑksɪˌtæn/ /ˈɒksəˌtæn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtæn/ pn
occitan langue d'oc
the Romance language

Occitania pn
Occitanie
Occitania, a region of Europe

Occitanie pn
Occitanie
region of France

Ocean of Storms pn
Océan des Tempêtes
basin on the Moon

Oceania /-njə/ /ˌoʊ.ʃiˈæn.i.ə/ /ˌɐʉ.ʃiːˈaː.ni.ə/ /ˌəʉ.ʃiˈaː.ni.ə/ /ˌəʊ.ʃiˈɑː.nɪə/ pn
Océanie
geographical region

Oceanian adj
océanien
from Oceania

Oceanid n
océanide
any of the sea nymphs

Oceanus /oʊˈsiːənəs/ pn
Océan
personification of the ocean

Ocon pn
Ocon

Oct pn
oct.
abbreviation of October

Octans pn
Octant
a circumpolar constellation

Octavia /ək.ˈteɪ.viə/ pn
Octavie
female given name

Octavian /ɒkˈteɪvi.ən/ pn
Octavien
name

Octavius /ɒkˈteɪvɪəs/ pn
Octave
male given name

October /ɑkˈtoʊbəɹ/ /ɒkˈtəʊbə/ [ɑkˈtʰoʊbɚ] pn
octobre
tenth month of the Gregorian calendar

Odaenathus pn
Odénat

Odense pn
Odense
city in southern Denmark

Oder pn
Oder
river

Odessa /əʊˈdɛsə/ pn
Odessa
Ukrainian city

Odessite adj
odessite

Odessite n
Odessite

Odin /oʊdɪn/ /əʊdɪn/ pn
Odin
god in Norse mythology

Odisha /oː.ɖɪ.ˈʃaː/ pn
Orissa
state in eastern India

Odjick /ˈoʊdʒɪk/ pn
Odjick

Odoacer /ˌoʊdoʊˈeɪsər/ /ˌɒdəʊˈeɪsə/ pn
Odoacre
Flavius Odoacer, the first king of Italy

Odyssean adj
odysséen
pertaining to the Odyssey

Odysseus /oʊˈdɪsi.əs/ /oʊˈdɪsjuːs/ /əˈdɪsjuːs/ pn
Ulysse Odysseus
son of Laertes; Greek leader during the Trojan War

Odyssey /ˈɑ.də.si/ /ˈɑ.dɪ.si/ /ˈɒ.də.si/ pn
Odyssée
epic poem describing the journey of Odysseus

Oedipal /ˈidəpəl/ /ˈidəpɛl/ /ˈɛdəpəl/ /ˈɛdəpɛl/ adj
œdipien
of or relating to the Oedipus complex

Oedipus /ˈiːdɪpəs/ /ˈɛdɪpəs/ pn
Œdipe
son of Laius and Jocasta

Oedipus complex /ˈidəpəs ˈkɒmplɛks/ /ˈɛdəpəs ˈkɒmplɛks/ n
complexe d’Œdipe
Freudian theory

Oenomaus pn
Œnomaos Œnomaüs

Oghuz /oʊˈɡuːz/ n
Oghouzes
Oghuz people

Ogier pn
Ogier

Ogossagou pn
Ogossagou
a village in Mali

Ohm's law pn
loi d'Ohm
Ohm's observation

Ohrid /ˈɒx.ɹɪd/ /ˈəʊx.ɹɪd/ pn
Ohrid
city in southwestern North Macedonia

Oise /wɑːz/ pn
Oise
department

Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ pn
ojibwé
Ojibwe (language)
ojibwé ojibwée ojibwées ojibwés
member of Ojibwe people

Okazaki fragment n
fragment d'Okazaki
one of many newly synthesized DNA fragments formed on the lagging template strand during replication

Okhrana pn
Okhrana
(historical) a secret police force of the Russian Empire

Okinawa rail n
râle d'Okinawa
Gallirallus okinawae

Okinawan pn
okinawaïen
Okinawan language

Oklahoma /ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə/ pn
Oklahoma
state

Old Armenian pn
arménien ancien arménien classique
language

Old Belarusian pn
vieux biélorusse
West Russian descendant of Old East Slavic - specific to Old Belarusian

Old Believer n
vieux-croyant vieille-croyante vieille-ritualiste vieux-ritualiste
believer in Russian Orthodoxy as it was before the church reforms

Old Catalan pn
ancien catalan vieux catalan
the language

Old Catholic adj
vieux-catholique
pertaining to a group of churches that split from the Roman Catholic Church

Old Church Slavonic pn
vieux-slave
the first literary and liturgical Slavic language

Old Cleeve pn
Old Cleeve

Old Cornish pn
vieux cornique

Old Danish pn
vieux danois
9th to 11th centuries

Old Dutch pn
vieux néerlandais
language

Old East Slavic pn
vieux slave oriental
language

Old English pn
anglo-saxon vieil anglais
ancestor language of modern English

Old English Sheepdog n
berger anglais ancestral
a breed of herding dog

Old French pn
ancien français vieux français
French language from 9th to the early 14th century

Old Greek pn
vieux grec
form of the Greek language

Old High German pn
vieux haut-allemand
Old High German

Old Hungarian pn
vieux hongrois
form of Hungarian used from the 10th to the 15th century

Old Icelandic pn
vieil islandais
the Old Norse language of Iceland

Old Irish pn
vieil irlandais
language

Old Italian pn
vieil italien
continuum of languages

Old Japanese pn
vieux japonais ancien japonais haut japonais
the Old Japanese language

Old Javanese n
ancien javanais vieux javanais

Old Korean pn
vieux coréen ancien coréen
Language

Old Latin pn
latin archaïque
Old Latin

Old Low Franconian pn
vieux bas francique
language

Old Maid /əʊld meɪd/ n
pouilleux vieux garçon
card game

Old Norman pn
vieux normand

Old Norse pn
vieux norrois norois norrois vieil islandais vieux norois vieux norvégien
language of Scandinavia before 1400 }}

Old Norwegian pn
vieux norvégien
the Old Norse language of Norway

Old Novgorodian pn
vieux novgorodien
a dialect of Old East Slavic used in Novgorod

Old Persian pn
vieux perse vieux-perse
ancestor language of Middle Persian, and via it of New Persian language

Old Picard pn
vieux picard

Old Prussian pn
vieux prussien
the Old Prussian language

Old Russian pn
vieux russe

Old Saxon n
vieux saxon
the Old Saxon language

Old South Arabian adj
sud-arabique sudarabique
related to homonymous script or language

Old Spanish n
castillan ancien vieil espagnol
the Old Spanish language

Old Swedish pn
ancien suédois vieux suédois
language

Old Testament pn
Ancien Testament
first half of the Christian Bible

Old Tibetan pn
tibétain ancien vieux tibétain

Old Tupi pn
tupi ancien vieux tupi
extinct language of Brazil

Old Turkic pn
vieux-turc
language

Old Ukrainian pn
vieil ukrainien
West Russian descendant of Old East Slavic - specific to Old Ukrainian

Old Welsh pn
vieux gallois
language

Old World pn
Ancien Monde Vieux Monde
The Eastern Hemisphere, especially Europe, Africa and Asia

Old World monkey n
singe de l'Ancien Monde
primates falling in the superfamily Cercopithecoidea

Oleksandrivsk pn
Olexandrivsk
city

Olenekian pn
Olenekien
subdivision of the Triassic period

Oliver /ˈɑlɪvɚ/ /ˈɒlɪvə/ pn
Olivier
male given name

Olivia /oʊˈlɪvi.ə/ /əʊˈlɪvi.ə/ /əˈlɪ.vi.ə/ pn
Olivia Olive
female given name

Olivier salad n
salade russe
traditional Russian salad of boiled vegetables with mayonnaise

Olomouc Region pn
Région d'Olomouc
region in the Czech Republic

Olonets pn
olonetsien
linguistic variety

Olsztyn /ˈɒlʃtɪn/ pn
Olsztyn
city in northeastern Poland

Oltenia /oʊlˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Olténie
Oltenia

Olympia /əˈlɪmpi.ə/ pn
Olympe
female given name
Olympie
ancient city in Greece

Olympiad /-əd/ /oʊˈlɪmpiˌæd/ /əˈlɪmpiæd/ n
olympiade
celebration of the ancient or modern Olympic Games
period between celebrations of the ancient or modern Olympic Games

Olympian /əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /əˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ adj
olympien
of or relating to Mount Olympus
of or relating to the Greek gods and goddesses believed to live on Mount Olympus

Olympian /əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /əˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ n
olympien olympienne
any of the 12 principal gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon
sportsperson competing in the ancient or modern Olympic Games

Olympic /oʊˈlɪm.pɪk/ /əˈlɪm.pɪk/ adj
olympique
of or pertaining to the Olympic Games
of or pertaining to mountain Olympus

Olympic Games pn
Jeux olympiques
international multi-sport event inspired by the ancient festival

Olympic Rings n
anneaux olympiques
symbol

Olympic Winter Games pn
Jeux Olympiques d'hiver
Olympic Winter Games

Olympic athletes from Russia pn
athlètes olympiques de Russie

Olympics pn
Olympiades Olympiques
sport event

Olympus /əˈlɪmpəs/ pn
Olympe
mountain

Olynthus /oˈlin.tus/ /oˈlyn.tʰus/ [oˈlin̪t̪us] [ɔˈlʲʏn̪t̪ʰʊs̠] pn
Olynthe
ancient city

Oléron pn
Oléron
island

Om Ali n
Om Ali
Om Ali

Oman /oʊˈmæn/ /oʊˈmɑn/ /əʊˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ pn
Oman
country in the Middle East

Omani adj
omanais
Of, from, or pertaining to Oman, the Omani people or the Omani language

Omani n
Omanais Omanaise
person from Oman or of Omani descent

Ome pn
Ome
town and commune

Omicron variant n
variante omicron
strain of the COVID-19 virus

Omsk pn
Omsk
large city in Russia

Ondine's curse pn
syndrome d'Ondine
medical condition, sufferers of which stop breathing if they fall asleep

Onega pn
lac Onega
a lake in Russia

Ontarian n
Ontarien Ontarienne
person from Ontario

Ontario /ɑnˈtɛəɹ.i.oʊ/ /ɒnˈtɛə.ɹi.əʊ/ pn
Ontario
Province in eastern Canada
Lake between Ontario province and New York State

Oort Cloud /ˈɔːrt klaʊd/ pn
nuage de Oort
cloud of comets in the Solar System

Opatrny pn
Opatrny

Open Game n
début ouvert

Ophelia /oʊˈfi.li.ə/ /oʊˈfi.əl.jə/ /ɒˈfiː.lɪə/ /əʊˈfiː.lɪə/ /əˈfiː.lɪə/ pn
Ophélie
female given name

Ophiotaurus n
Ophiotauros
mythical creature

Ophiuchus /ˌoʊ.fiˈjuː.kəs/ /ˌɑf.iˈjuː.kəs/ pn
Serpentaire Ophiuchus
zodiacal constellation of the northern summer

Oporto /əˈpɔː(ɹ)təʊ/ pn
Porto
second-largest city of Portugal

Oppenheimer /ˈɒpənˌhaɪmər/ pn
Oppenheimer
surname

Oran pn
Oran
port city in Algeria

Orange /ˈɑɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒ.ɹɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ pn
Orange
city in France

Orange Free State pn
Orange État libre d'Orange
former province of South Africa

Orange Shirt Day pn
Jour du chandail orange Journée du t-shirt orange
Canadian day of observance

Orange-Nassau pn
Orange-Nassau
royal house or family of the Netherlands

Oranjestad /ɒˈɹænjəstɑːt/ /ɔːˈɹɑːnjəstɑːt/ pn
Oranjestad
a city

Orcadian /ɔː(ɹ)ˈkeɪ.diː.ən/ adj
orcadien
of or relating to the Orkney Islands

Orcadian /ɔː(ɹ)ˈkeɪ.diː.ən/ n
Orcadien Orcadienne
someone from the Orkney Islands

Orchies pn
Orchies
commune in Nord, Hauts-de-France, France

Orchomenos pn
Orchomène
city in central Greece
city in north central Arcadia

Orcus /ˈɔːrkəs/ pn
Orcus
dwarf planet
god

Order of Australia pn
ordre d'Australie
order of chivalry

Ordinary Time pn
temps ordinaire
season of the Christian liturgical calendar

Ore Mountains pn
monts Métallifères
mountain range

Oregon /ˈɑɹɪɡən/ /ˈɒɹɪɡən/ /ˈɔɹəɡɪn/ /ˈɔɹɡən/ /ˈɔɹɪɡɑn/ /ˈɔɹɪɡən/ pn
Orégon Oregon
northwestern state of the United States of America

Oregonian adj
orégonais orégonien
of or pertaining to Oregon

Oregonian n
Orégonais Orégonien
inhabitant or native of Oregon

Orenburg pn
Orenbourg
city in Russia

Oriental /ɒɹiˈɛntəl/ /ɔːɹiˈɛntəl/ adj
oriental
of or relating to the Orient or Asia, especially the Far East

Oriental /ɒɹiˈɛntəl/ /ɔːɹiˈɛntəl/ n
Oriental
person

Oriental Mindoro pn
Mindoro oriental
province of the Philippines

Oriental Republic of Uruguay pn
République orientale de l'Uruguay
official name of Uruguay

Oriental studies n
orientalisme orientologie orientalistique
an academic field of study that embraces Near Eastern and Far Eastern societies and cultures, languages, peoples, history and archaeology

Orinoco /ˌoɹ.ɪˈnoʊ.koʊ/ /ˌoʊ.ɹɪˈnoʊ.koʊ/ /ˌɒɹɪˈnəʊkəʊ/ pn
Orénoque
river

Orion /oʊˈɹaɪ.ən/ /ɒˈɹaɪ.ən/ /əʊˈɹaɪ.ən/ /əˈɹaɪ.ən/ pn
Orion
constellation
in mythology

Orion's Belt pn
Baudrier d'Orion Ceinture d'Orion
bright asterism

Oristano pn
Oristano
province
town

Oriya pn
oriya
language

Orkney Islands pn
Orcades
group of islands

Orleans /ˈɔɹ.li.ənz/ /ˈɔː.li.ənz/ pn
Orléans
capital city of Centre-Val de Loire, France

Orleans County /ɔɹˈliːnz ˈkaʊn.ti/ pn
comté d'Orleans
county in New York, U.S.

Orlon n
orlon
synthetic fibre

Orne pn
Orne
French department
river

Oroch /ɔːɹɔt͡ʃ/ pn
orotche
language

Oromo /ɔːˈroʊmoʊ/ /ˈɒrəmoʊ/ n
Oromo
A member of the peoples of eastern Africa Ethiopia and northern Kenya

Oromo /ɔːˈroʊmoʊ/ /ˈɒrəmoʊ/ pn
oromo
language

Orontes /ɔːˈɹɒntiːz/ pn
Oronte Assi
river in Western Asia

Orontian /ɔːˈɹɒnti.ən/ adj
orontien
of or pertaining to the Orontes

Orpheus /ˈɔɹfi.əs/ /ˈɔɹfjuːs/ pn
Orphée
the musician who searched for Eurydice

Orphic adj
orphique
Of or pertaining to Orphism and its doctrines and rituals

Orphism pn
cubisme orphique orphisme
art movement
orphisme
religious movement

Orthodox adj
orthodoxe
of the Orthodox Churches

Orthodox Christianity pn
christianisme orthodoxe

Orthodox Church n
Église orthodoxe
the Eastern body of Christendom

Orthodox Judaism pn
judaïsme orthodoxe
Traditional Rabbinic branch of Judaism

Orthodoxy /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ pn
orthodoxie
the Eastern Orthodox Church and its foundations

Orwellian /ɔɹˈwɛli.ən/ /ɔːˈwɛli.ən/ adj
orwellien
of or relating to Orwell, especially his dystopian novels

Oryol pn
Orel Oriol
a city in Russia

Osage /ˈoʊseɪd͡ʒ/ pn
Osage
language

Osaka /oʊˈsɑ.kə/ /əʊˈsæ.kə/ /əʊˈsɑːkə/ pn
Osaka
city in Honshū, Japan

Osakan /oʊˈsɑkən/ /əʊˈsɑːkən/ n
Osakien Osakienne osakien osakienne
native of Osaka

Oscan /ˈɑːskən/ /ˈɒskən/ adj
osque
of or pertaining to the Oscan language or Oscan people, or their writing system

Oscan /ˈɑːskən/ /ˈɒskən/ n
Osque
person

Oscan /ˈɑːskən/ /ˈɒskən/ pn
osque
language

Oscar /ˈɑs.kɚ/ /ˈɒs.kə/ pn
Oscar
male given name

Osh pn
Och
Kyrgyz city

Oshawa /ˈɑʃəwə/ /ˈɒʃəwə/ pn
Oshawa
A city in Ontario

Oshnavieh pn
Ochnaviyeh
city in West Azerbaijan Province

Osiris /oʊˈsaɪɹɪs/ pn
Osiris
Egyptian god of the dead and of the underworld

Oslo /ˈɑsloʊ/ /ˈɑzloʊ/ /ˈɒzləʊ/ pn
Oslo
Oslo (a county and municipality, the capital city of Norway)

Osloite adj
oslovien osloïte
of, from, or pertaining to Oslo

Osloite n
Oslovien Oslovienne Osloïte
someone from Oslo

Osmussaar pn
Osmussaar
Island in northwest Estonia

Osroene pn
Osroène
ancient kingdom

Osroenian adj
osroénien

Osroenian n
Osroénien Osroénienne

Ossetia /ɑˈsi.ʃə/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ə/ /ɒˈsi(ː)ʃə/ /ɒˈsɛtɪə/ /əˈsɛt.i.ə/ /əˈsɛtɪə/ pn
Ossétie
region in the Caucasus

Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ adj
ossète
pertaining to Ossetia

Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ n
Ossète Ossétien Ossétienne
member of the people

Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ pn
ossète
language

Ossianesque adj
ossianesque

Ostend /ˈɒstˌɛnd/ pn
Ostende
largest coastal city of Belgium

Ostrobothnia pn
Ostrobotnie
current region in Finland, historical Swedish and Finnish provinces

Ostrogoth /ˈɒstrəɡɒθ/ n
Ostrogoth
member of a tribe of Eastern Goths

Oswald pn
Oswald
male given name

Ottawa /ˈɑtəwə/ /ˈɑtəˌwɑ/ /ˈɒtəwə/ [ˈɑɾəwə] n
outaouais
a member of the Ottawa people

Ottawa /ˈɑtəwə/ /ˈɑtəˌwɑ/ /ˈɒtəwə/ [ˈɑɾəwə] pn
Ottawa
capital of Canada
Outaouais
Native American people

Ottawan n
Outaouais Outaouaise
native or inhabitant of Ottawa

Otterhound n
chien a loutre
dog of a particular breed of scent hound

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ adj
ottoman
of the Islamic empire of Turkey

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ n
ottoman
Turk from the period of Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Empire /ˈɑtəmən ˈɛmpaɪɹ/ /ˈɒtəmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Empire ottoman
Turkish empire

Ottoman Turkish pn
turc osmanli
the variety of the Turkish language that was used as the administrative and literary language of the Ottoman Empire

Ottonian adj
ottonien
Pertaining to a dynasty of Germanic kings including Otto the Great

Ouagadougou /ˈwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː/ pn
Ouagadougou
capital of Burkina Faso

Ouahigouya /wɑːˈhiː.ɡuː.jə/ /ˈwaɪ.ɡuː.jə/ pn
Ouahigouya
city in Burkina Faso

Ouarzazate /ˌwɑːzəˈzæt/ /ˌwɑːzəˈzɑːt/ pn
Ouarzazate
city in the region of Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

Ouija /ˈwiːd͡ʒi/ /ˈwiːd͡ʒə/ n
Ouija
a board with letters of the alphabet and "yes" and "no"

Our Lady pn
Notre Dame
Mary, mother of Jesus

Our Lady of Sorrows pn
Notre-Dame des Douleurs Notre-Dame des Sept Douleurs
the grieving Mary

Outer Mongolia pn
Mongolie extérieure
Mongolia

Outremont pn
Outremont
Outremont, Island of Montreal

Oval Office pn
Bureau ovale
office of the President of the United States

Overijssel pn
Overijssel
province of the Netherlands

Ovid /ˈɑvɪd/ /ˈɒvɪd/ pn
Ovide
Roman poet

Ovidian adj
ovidien
of Ovid

Owenism n
owénisme

Owenist adj
owéniste

Oxford /ˈɑksfɚd/ /ˈɒksfəd/ /ˈɔːksfəd/ pn
Oxford
city

Oxford shoe n
Richelieu richelieu
style of shoe

Oxfordian pn
Oxfordien
geologic age

Oxonian adj
oxonien
of or pertaining to Oxford

Oymyakon pn
Oïmiakon
village in Sakha Republic

PADS n
PADS syndrome de dépression post-Avatar
post-Avatar depression syndrome

PAH n
HAP
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

PAT pn
PAT
Pointe-aux-Trembles

PCO pn
BCP
Privy Council Office

PDA n
assistant personnel numérique
handheld computing device

PETase n
PETase
enzyme

PIE /piː.aɪ.iː/ adj
IE PIE pIE
Proto-Indo-European

PIJ pn
JIP
Palestinian Islamic Jihad

PIN n
PIN NIP numéro d'identification personnel
personal identification number

PLC n
SA
public limited company

PLC pn
CLP
Palestinian Legislative Council

PMO n
CPM
Prime Minister's Office

PMS n
SMP
premenstrual syndrome

PMSL phraseologicalUnit
ptdr
pissing myself laughing

PMT n
SPM
premenstrual tension

PNA pn
ANP
Palestinian National Authority

POP n
PDP
probability of precipitation

PP n
SP
prepositional phrase

PPC pn
PPC
People's Party of Canada

PPE n
EPI
personal protective equipment

PRC pn
RPC
abbreviation of People’s Republic of China

PSTN n
RTC
public switched telephone network

PTO phraseologicalUnit
TSVP
please turn over

PTO pn
Office américain des brevets et marques
United States Patent and Trademark Office

PTSD n
TSPT
initialism: post-traumatic stress disorder

Pa /paː/ n
papa
father
pépé
grandfather

Pabloism n
pablisme

Pabloist adj
pabliste

Pachamama pn
Pachamama
goddess

Pacific Ocean pn
océan Pacifique Pacifique
the world's largest body of water

Pacioretty pn
Pacioretty

Pactolus /pækˈtəʊləs/ pn
Pactole
river

Padishah /ˈpɑːdɪʃɑː/ n
padichah
(historical) a ruler of a Muslim country or state

Padua pn
Padoue
city
province

Pagani pn
Pagani

Paganinian adj
paganinien

Page pn
Lepage
equivalent surnames in other languages

Pagnol /pɑːˈnjɔːl/ pn
Pagnol

Paibian pn
Paibien
subdivision of the Cambrian period

Paki shop n
Arabe
corner shop run by a Pakistani

Pakistan /ˈpækəˌstaːn/ /ˈpækəˌstæn/ /ˈpækɪˌstæn/ /ˌpækɪˈstæn/ /ˌpækɪˈstɑːn/ /ˌpɑːkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Pakistan
country in South Asia

Pakistani adj
pakistanais Pakistanais
of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people

Pakistani n
Pakistanais Pakistanaise
a person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent

Palace of Westminster pn
palais de Westminster
building in London housing the House of Commons and House of Lords

Palaic /pəˈleɪ.ɪk/ pn
palaïte
Indo-European language

Palatinate pn
Palatinat
Palatinate

Palatine Hill pn
Palatin
hill of Rome

Palau /pəˈlaʊ/ pn
Belau Palau Palaos
Republic of Palau

Palauan n
Palaois Palaoise Palaosien Palaosienne
someone from Palau

Palaungic adj
palaungique palaungiques

Palearctic pn
Paléarctique
One of the major ecozones of the world

Paleogene adj
paléogène
of period from 65 to 23 million years ago

Paleogene pn
Paléogène
Paleogene period

Paleolithic /ˈpeɪl.ɪi.əʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˈpæl.ɪi.oʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
paléolithique
Old Stone Age

Paleoproterozoic adj
paléoprotérozoïque
of an era from 2,500 to 1,600 million years ago

Paleoproterozoic pn
Paléoprotérozoïque
era 2,500-1,600 Ma

Paleozoic adj
paléozoïque

Paleozoic pn
Paléozoïque
Paleozoic era

Palermitan adj
palermitain
of Palermo

Palermitan n
Palermitain Palermitaine
someone from Palermo

Palermo /pəˈlɛə(ɹ)məʊ/ /pəˈlɜː(ɹ)məʊ/ pn
Palerme
city
province

Palestine /ˈpæləˌstaɪn/ /ˈpæləˌstiːn/ pn
Palestine
West Bank and Gaza Strip collectively
geographic region
historical: former British entity
historical: former British Mandate
historical: Roman province

Palestinian /pæl.əˈstɪn.i.ən/ adj
palestinien
of, from, or pertaining to Palestine and/or the Palestinian people

Palestinian /pæl.əˈstɪn.i.ən/ n
Palestinien Palestinienne
inhabitant of Palestine or Arab of Palestinian descent

Palestinian Arabic pn
arabe palestinien
Palestinian Arabic

Pali /ˈpɑːli/ pn
pali
a Middle Indo-Aryan language

Palladian /pəˈleɪ.di.ən/ /pəˈleɪ.dɪ.ən/ adj
palladien palladienne
in the style of the Italian neoclassical architect Andrea Palladio

Pallas pn
Pallas
Athena, asteroid and female names

Pallas's bunting n
bruant de Pallas
Emberiza pallasi

Pallas's grasshopper warbler n
locustelle de Pallas
Locustella certhiola

Pallas's gull n
goéland ichthyaète
Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus

Pallas's leaf warbler n
pouillot de Pallas
Phylloscopus proregulus

Palm Sunday n
dimanche des Rameaux
Sunday before Easter

Palmyra /pælˈmaɪ.ɹə/ pn
Palmyre
ancient city

Palmyrena pn
Palmyrène
ancient country of which Palmyra was the capital

Palmyrene /pælˈmaɪ.ɹiːn/ /ˈpæl.mɪˌɹiːn/ /ˌpæl.maɪˈɹiːn/ /ˌpæl.mɚˈiːn/ adj
palmyrène palmyrien palmyrénien
of, from or relating to ancient Palmyra or Palmyrena

Palmyrene /pælˈmaɪ.ɹiːn/ /ˈpæl.mɪˌɹiːn/ /ˌpæl.maɪˈɹiːn/ /ˌpæl.mɚˈiːn/ n
Palmyrien Palmyrienne Palmyrène Palmyrénien Palmyrénienne
native or inhabitant of ancient Palmyra or Palmyrena

Palmyrene /pælˈmaɪ.ɹiːn/ /ˈpæl.mɪˌɹiːn/ /ˌpæl.maɪˈɹiːn/ /ˌpæl.mɚˈiːn/ pn
palmyrénien
extinct Western Aramaic dialect

Pamir pn
Pamir
mountain range

Pampanga pn
Pampangue
province of the Philippines

Pamplona /pæmˈploʊnə/ pn
Pampelune
city in Navarre of northern Spain

Pan pn
Pan
Greek god of nature

Pan-Altaism n
Panaltaïsme
political movement

Pan-American adj
panaméricain
covering or representing all of the Americas

Pan-Americanism n
panaméricanisme
belief in the benefit of Pan-American organization

Pan-Germanism n
pangermanisme
movement striving to unite all Germans

Pan-Slavism n
panslavisme
movement

Pan-Turkism n
panturquisme
political movement

Panaji pn
Panaji Panjim
capital of Goa, India

Panama /ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ pn
Panamá Panama
country

Panama Canal pn
canal de Panama
Canal

Panama City pn
Panamá
capital of Panama

Panama hat n
panama
a type of brimmed hat from South America

Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ adj
panamien panaméen
pertaining to Panama

Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ n
Panamanien Panamien Panamègne Panaméen
person from Panama City
Panaméen Panaméenne Panamanien Panamien Panamègne
person from Panama

Panathenaea /ˌpæn.æ.θɪˈniː.ə/ /ˌpænˌæ.θəˈni.ə/ pn
Panathénées
festival formerly held annually in Athens to honour the city’s patron goddess Athena

Panay /pəˈnaɪ/ pn
Panay
island

Panchatantra pn
Pañchatantra
a collection of Sanskrit and Pali animal fables in verse and prose

Panchen Lama n
Panchen-lama
second-highest ranking lama of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism

Pancras /ˈpæŋkɹəs/ pn
Pancrace
saint

Pandora /ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ pn
Pandore
Character in Greek mythology
Asteroid

Pandora's box n
boîte de Pandore
a source of unforeseen trouble

Pangaea /pænˈd͡ʒiː.ə/ pn
Pangée
supercontinent prior to Triassic

Pangkal Pinang pn
Pangkal Pinang
city in Indonesia

Panglossian /pænˈɡlɑsi.ən/ /pænˈɡlɒsɪən/ /pænˈɡlɔsi.ən/ adj
panglossien
naively or unreasonably optimistic

Panhellenic adj
panhellénique panhellène

Panzerfaust n
Panzerfaust
grenade launcher

Pap smear n
frottis
gynaecology: screening test

Pap test n
test de Papanicolaou
gynaecology: screening test

Papal States pn
États pontificaux
state

Papeete pn
Papeete Papeʻete
capital city of French Polynesia

Papenburg /ˈpæpənˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Papenbourg
city in Lower Saxony

Paphos pn
Paphos
city in Cyprus

Papiamentu /ˌpɑːpiəˈmɛntoʊ/ /ˌpɑːpiəˈmɛntuː/ pn
papiamento
language

Papua /ˈpaːpwə/ pn
Papouasie
the southern part of Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea /ˈpaːpwə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ /ˈpæ.pjuː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ /ˈpæp.u.ə ˌnu ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˈpæp.uː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪn.i/ pn
Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
country in Oceania

Papuan adj
papou papoue
pertaining to Papua or Papua New Guinea

Papuan n
Papou Papoue
Someone from Papua or Papua New Guinea

Paracel Islands pn
Paracel
group of islands

Paracelsian adj
paracelsien

Paracelsus /ˌpæɹəˈsɛlsəs/ pn
Paracelse
The adopted name of Philippus von Hohenheim

Paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ pn
Paraclet
the Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost, especially in its role as comforter of the faithful

Paradise /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪs/ pn
paradis
Heaven
paradis paradis terrestre
the Garden of Eden

Paraguay /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Paraguay
country in South America

Paraguayan n
Paraguayen Paraguayenne Paraguéen Paraguéenne
person from Paraguay

Paralympian /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ /ˌpɛ-/ n
paralympien paralympienne
one who competes in the Paralympic Games

Paralympic /ˌpæɹəˈlɪmpɪk/ /ˌpɛ-/ adj
paralympique
pertaining to the Paralympic Games

Paralympic Games pn
Jeux paralympiques
international sports competition participated in by sportspeople with physical disabilities

Paralympics pn
Paralympiques
synonym of Paralympic Games

Paramaribo /pɑɹəˈmɑːɹɪbəʊ/ /ˌpɑɹəˈmɑɹəˌboʊ/ pn
Paramaribo
capital of Suriname

Paraná /pə.ˈɹɑː.nə/ /ˌpæ.ɹəˈnɑ/ /ˌpæ.ɹəˈnɑː/ pn
Paraná
state in southern Brazil

Paraskevi pn
Parascève

Paraíba /pɑːɹaɪˈiːbə/ pn
Paraïba
a state in north-eastern Brazil

Paris /ˈpæɹ.ɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪs/ pn
Paris
capital of France
cities in the U.S.
Paris Pâris
Trojan prince

Paris of the East pn
Paris de l'Orient
Paris of the East

Paris syndrome n
syndrome de Paris
psychological disorder

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ adj
parisien
of Paris

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ n
Parisien Parisienne
someone from Paris

Parisienne /pəɹɪzɪˈɛn/ n
Parisienne
woman from Paris

Parizeau pn
Parizeau

Park Extension pn
Parc-Extension

Parkinson's disease n
maladie de Parkinson
Parkinson's disease

Parliament Hill pn
Colline Parlementaire Colline parlementaire
hill in Quebec
Colline du Parlement colline du Parlement
hill in Ottawa

Parly pn
Parly
Parly, Yonne

Parma pn
Parme
city
province

Parmenides pn
Parménide
philosopher

Parmentier pn
Parmentier

Parnassus pn
Parnasse
mountain

Parramatta pn
Parramatta
suburb of Sydney
Rivière Parramatta
Parramatta River

Parthenon /ˈpɑːɹθənɑːn/ /ˈpɑːθənən/ pn
Parthénon
ancient temple to Athena

Parthenope pn
Parthénope
One of the Sirens from Greek mythology
asteroid

Parthia /ˈpɑɹθi.ə/ /ˈpɑːθi.ə/ pn
Parthie
(historical) region
empire of the Parthians

Parthian /ˈpɑɹθiən/ /ˈpɑːθɪən/ adj
parthe
relating to Parthia

Parthian /ˈpɑɹθiən/ /ˈpɑːθɪən/ n
Parthe
person

Parthian Empire pn
Empire parthe
ancient empire of Western Asia

Parti Quebecois pn
Parti Québécois
party

Pará pn
Pará
state in northern Brazil

Pas-de-Calais pn
Pas de Calais Pas-de-Calais
a département of northern France

Pasargadae pn
Pasargades
ancient city of Persia

Pascal /pæsˈkæl/ /ˈpæskæl/ pn
Pascal
male given name
surname

Pascal's triangle n
triangle de Pascal
Pascal's triangle

Pascal's wager pn
pari de Pascal
Pascal's wager

Paschal Lamb /ˈpæs.kəl ˈlæm/ /ˈpɑːs.kəl ˈlæm/ n
Agneau Mystique Agneau Pascal Agneau de Dieu Pâque
Jesus Christ symbolized as a sacrifice
agneau pascal
heraldry: a lamb depicted with nimbus and bearing a flag
agneau pascal Pâque pâque
the lamb eaten at Passover

Pashto /ˈpæʃtəʊ/ /ˈpʌʃtəʊ/ n
pachto pashto
official language of Afghanistan

Pashtun n
Pachtoune
Pashtun person

Pashtunwali pn
pachtounwali
Pashtun tribal code of conduct

Pasithea /pəˈsɪθɪə/ pn
Pasithéa Pasithée
One of the Charites

Passarge pn
Passarge Pasłęka
river in eastern Europe

Passion /ˈpæʃən/ pn
Passion
sufferings of Jesus Christ

Passion Sunday n
Dimanche de la Passion
fifth Sunday in Lent

Passover pn
Pâque Pessah
the one-day or multi-day biblical or Jewish festival

Passy pn
Passy

Pastafarianism n
pastafarisme
a parody religion

Patagonia /ˌpæ.təˈɡoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌpæ.təˈɡoʊn.jə/ /ˌpæ.təˈɡəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Patagonie
geographical region

Patagonian /ˌpætəˈɡəʊni.ən/ adj
patagon patagonien
of or pertaining to Patagonia

Patagonian cypress n
cyprès de Patagonie
South American tree

Patras /pəˈtɹæs/ /ˈpætɹəs/ pn
Patrai
city of Greece

Patricia /pəˈtɹɪʃə/ pn
Patricia
female given name

Patrick /ˈpætɹɪk/ [ˈpʰæ.t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷɪk̚] pn
Patrice Patrick
given name

Patrimonio pn
Patrimonio
city in Corsica

Patriot n
Patriote
Rebellions of the Canadas

Patriote n
Patriote
Rebellion of Lower Canada

Patripassian adj
patripassien patropassien théopaschite
Patripassian

Patripassian n
patripassienne patropassienne
Patripassian

Patroclus pn
Patrocle
character in the Iliad

Pau pn
Pau
city in New Aquitaine, France

Paul /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ pn
Paul
male given name
the Apostle

Paula /ˈpɑlə/ /ˈpɔːlə/ pn
Paule
female given name

Paulette pn
Paulette
female given name

Pauli exclusion principle pn
principe d'exclusion de Pauli
a principle in quantum mechanics

Paulician n
paulicien
follower of Paulicianism

Pauline /ˈpɔːˌliːn/ pn
Pauline
female given name

Pavia /pəˈvi.ə/ pn
Pavie
capital
province

Pavie pn
Pavie
a city in Gers, France

Pavlovian /pævˈloʊvi.ən/ adj
pavlovien pavlovienne
of or relating to the theories of Ivan Pavlov

Pavo pn
Paon
constellation of the southern sky

Pax Americana pn
pax americana
period of relative peace in the Western world

Pax Romana pn
paix romaine

Pays de la Loire pn
Pays de la Loire
region of France

Peace River pn
Rivière-de-la-Paix
river in Canada

Peach Melba n
Pêche Melba
French dessert

Pechora pipit n
pipit de Gustave
Anthus gustavi

Peel pn
Peel
regional municipality

Pegasus /ˈpɛɡ.ə.səs/ pn
Pégase
constellation
mythical winged horse

Peitho pn
Péitho
One of the Charites

Pekin n
pékin
patterned fabric

Pekin duck n
canard de Pékin
breed of domestic duck

Peking duck n
canard laqué de Pékin canard laqué
dish consisting of duck and pancake

Peking opera n
opéra de Beijing opéra de Pékin
form of Chinese theatre

Pekingese adj
pékinais pékinois
of or related to Beijing

Pekingese n
pékinois pékinoise
dog

Pelagianism n
pélagianisme
Christian belief

Pelagius /pɪˈleɪd͡ʒiəs/ pn
Pélage
a given name of historical usage

Peleg /ˈpɛ.lɛɡ/ [ˈpʰɛ.lɛɡ] pn
Péleg
Biblical character

Peleus /ˈpiː.li.əs/ pn
Pélée
surname

Peloponnese /pɛləpəˈniːs/ pn
Péloponnèse
region of Greece

Penelope /pɪˈnɛləpi/ pn
Pénélope
wife of Odysseus
female given name

Peng pn
Peng
surname

Pennsylvania /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪni.ə/ /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪnjə/ pn
Pennsylvanie
US state

Pentagon /ˈpɛntəɡɑn/ /ˈpɛntəɡən/ pn
Pentagone
headquarters of the United States Department of Defense

Pentarchy pn
Pentarchie
model of Church organization historically championed in the Eastern Orthodox Church

Pentateuch /ˈpɛn.təˌtjuːk/ /ˈpɪn.təˌtjuːk/ pn
Pentateuque
first five books of the Bible

Pentecostal n
pentecôtiste
a member of a Pentecostal church

Pentecostalism n
pentecôtisme
Christian religious movement

Pentelic adj
pentélique
of or pertaining to Mount Pentelicus

Pentium /ˈpɛnti.əm/ /ˈpɛntɪəm/ n
Pentium
chip

Pentridge pn
Pentridge

People of the Book n
gens du Livre
Non-Muslims who adhere to an Abrahamic religion

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria pn
République algérienne démocratique et populaire République démocratique et populaire d'Algérie
official name of Algeria

People's Democratic Republic of Yemen pn
République démocratique populaire du Yémen
South Yemen

People's Liberation Army pn
Armée populaire de libération
army branch

People's Party pn
Parti populaire
any of the particular people's political parties

People's Republic of Bangladesh pn
République populaire du Bangladesh
People's Republic of Bangladesh

People's Republic of China pn
République populaire de Chine
official name of China

Pepsi /ˈpɛpsi/ pn
Pepsi
the brand of drink

Perches pn
Perches
Commune in Haiti

Peret pn
Péret

Pergamum /ˈpɜːɡəməm/ /ˈpɝːɡəməm/ pn
Pergame
an ancient Greek city

Periclean /ˌpɛɹɪˈkliːən/ adj
péricléen
Of or relating to Ancient Greek politician Pericles

Pericles /ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/ pn
Périclès
Greek politician

Perikhanyan pn
Périkhanian
Armenian surname

Perioikoi /ˌpɛɹiˈɔɪkɔɪ/ n
périèques
ancient inhabitant of Laconia

Perm pn
Perm
city in Russia

Permian /ˈpəːmɪən/ pn
Permien
Permian period

Permic pn
langue permienne
group of Finnic languages

Pernambucan adj
pernamboucain

Pernambuco pn
Pernambouc
state

Pernik pn
Pernik
town

Perpignan /-jɒŋ/ /-ˈjɑŋ/ /ˈpɜːpɪnjɒn/ /ˌpɝpiˈnjɑn/ /ˌpɝpɪnjɑn/ pn
Perpignan
city in Pyrénées-Orientales, France

Persephone /pəˈsɛfəni/ /pɚˈsɛfəniː/ pn
Perséphone
Greek goddess

Persepolis /pəˈsɛpəlɪs/ /pɚˈsɛpəlɪs/ /pɜːˈsɛpəlɪs/ pn
Persépolis
ancient city of Persia; its modern ruins

Perseus /ˈpɜː.si.əs/ /ˈpɜː.sjuːs/ /ˈpɜː.ʃəs/ /ˈpɝ.si.əs/ pn
Persée
mythical Greek warrior
constellation

Persia /ˈpɜː(ɹ).ʒə/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃə/ /ˈpɝʒə/ pn
Perse
region of ancient Iran

Persian /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃən/ /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ adj
persan
persan perse
of, from, or pertaining to Persia
of or pertaining to the Persian language
of or pertaining to the Persian people

Persian /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃən/ /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ n
Persan Perse Persane
person from Persia
persan
Persian language

Persian Gulf /ˌpɜːʒən ˈɡʌlf/ /ˌpɝʒən ˈɡʌlf/ pn
golfe Persique
gulf between Iran and the Arabian peninsula

Persianization n
persanisation
assimilation of Persian (Iranian) cultural values

Persianize v
persaniser
to make Persian

Perth /pɜːθ/ /pɝθ/ pn
Perth
city in Scotland
city in Western Australia

Peru /pəˈɹuː/ /ˈpɪəɹuː/ pn
Pérou
country in South America

Perugia pn
Pérouse
capital city of Umbria

Perun pn
Péroun
Slavic god of thunder

Peruvian /pə.ˈɹuː.vi.ən/ adj
péruvien
pertaining to Peru

Peruvian /pə.ˈɹuː.vi.ən/ n
Péruvien Péruvienne
person from Peru

Peruvian slaty antshrike n
batara bleuâtre
bird

Pescara pn
Pescara
city
province

Peshawar /pɛˈʃəˌwɑːr/ pn
Peshawar
capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Peter /ˈpitɚ/ /ˈpiːtə/ [ˈpʰitɚ] [ˈpʰiɾɚ] pn
Pierre
male given name
the Apostle
Pierre P
one of the epistles of Peter

Peter Pan syndrome /piːtə pan ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
syndrome de Peter Pan
Supposed psychological phenomenon

Peter the Great pn
Pierre le Grand

Petersburgian adj
pétersbourgeois pétersbourgeoise saint-pétersbourgeois
relating to Saint Petersburg

Petersburgian n
Saint-Pétersbourgeois Saint-Pétersbourgeoise
resident of Saint Petersburg

Petey pn
Pierrot
diminutive of Peter

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen n
petit basset griffon vendéen
dog breed

Petrarch /ˈpitɹɑɹk/ /ˈpɛtɹɑɹk/ /ˈpɛtɹɑːk/ pn
Pétrarque
Italian scholar and poet

Petrarchan /piˈtɹɑɹkən/ /pɛˈtɹɑɹkən/ /pɪˈtɹɑːkən/ adj
pétrarquien
of or relating to Petrarch

Petrarchan sonnet n
sonnet italien sonnet pétrarquien sonnet pétrarquiste
type of sonnet

Petrarchism /piˈtɹɑɹkɪzəm/ /pɛˈtɹɑɹkɪzəm/ /pɪˈtɹɑːkɪzəm/ n
pétrarquisme
Petrarch's literary style

Petri dish /ˈpiːtɹi ˌdɪʃ/ /ˈpɛtɹi ˌdɪʃ/ n
boîte de Petri
dish used to culture bacteria

Petrine /ˈpiˌtɹaɪn/ /ˈpiːtɹaɪn/ adj
pétrinien
Of or pertaining to people named Peter, particularly Saint Peter

Petrograd pn
Pétrograd
Saint Petersburg

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky pn
Petropavlovsk-Kamtchatski
city in Russia

Petrovich pn
Petrovitch
Russian patronymic

Peugeot /ˈpjuːʒoʊ/ /ˈpɜːʒəʊ/ n
Peugeot
car manufactured by Peugeot

Peugeot /ˈpjuːʒoʊ/ /ˈpɜːʒəʊ/ pn
Peugeot
French manufacturer of cars

Peyrehorade pn
Peyrehorade
a town in Landes, France

Phaistos /ˈfɛstɒs/ pn
Phaistos
ancient Minoan city in southern Crete

Phanerozoic adj
phanérozoïque
relating to the Phanerozoic eon

Phanerozoic pn
Phanérozoïque
geologic eon

Pharisee /ˈfɛɹɪsi/ /ˈfɛɹɪsiː/ n
pharisien
member of an ancient Jewish political party, social movement, etc

Pharos pn
Pharos
island

Pharsalia /ˌfɑːˈseɪli.ə/ pn
Pharsale
poem by Lucan

Phazania pn
Phazanie

Phazanian adj
phazanien
of or pertaining to Phazania

Phazanian n
Phazanien Phazanienne
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Phazania

Phaëthon /ˈfeɪətən/ /ˈfeɪəθən/ pn
Phaéthon Phaéton
son of Helios

Philadelphia /fɪləˈdɛlfi.ə/ [fɪɫəˈdɜɫfi.ə] pn
Philadelphie
largest city in Pennsylvania

Philemon /fɪˈliːmɒn/ /fɪˈliːmən/ /ˈfɪləmən/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmɒn/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmən/ pn
Philémon
male given name
Philémon Épître à Philémon
book of the Bible

Philip /ˈfɪləp/ /ˈfɪlɪp/ pn
Philippe
male given name
biblical persons

Philippa /ˈfɪ.lɪ.pə/ pn
Philippa
female given name

Philippi /fɪˈlɪpaɪ/ /ˈfɪləˌpaɪ/ pn
Philippes
ancient town

Philippians pn
Philippiens
book of the Bible

Philippine Sea pn
mer des Philippines
sea

Philippine cuckoo-dove n
phasianelle des Philippines
Macropygia tenuirostris

Philippine eagle n
aigle des singes
species of eagle endemic to the Philippines

Philippines /ˈfɪl.ə.pinz/ /ˈfɪl.ɪ.pinz/ pn
Philippines
Republic of the Philippines

Philistia pn
Philistie
ancient pentapolis in the Levant

Philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ adj
Philistin
originating from ancient Philistia; of or pertaining to the ancient Philistines

Philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ n
Philistin Philistine
non-Semitic person from ancient Philistia

Phillips screwdriver n
tournevis cruciforme
screwdriver

Philodemus pn
Philodème
Ancient Greek philosopher

Philomena /ˌfɪləˈmiːnə/ pn
Philomène
female given name

Phlegethon /ˈflɛd͡ʒɪθɑn/ /ˈflɛd͡ʒɪθɒn/ /ˈflɛɡɪθɑn/ /ˈflɛɡɪθɒn/ pn
Phlégéthon
river of the underworld

Phnom Penh /(pə)ˈnɑm ˈpɛn/ /pəˈnɔːm ˈpɛn/ /ˈnɒm ˈpɛn/ pn
Phnom Penh
capital city of Cambodia

Phobos /ˈfoʊbəs/ pn
Phobos
mythology
moon of Mars

Phocaea /foʊˈsiːə/ /fəʊˈsiːə/ pn
Phocée
an ancient Ionian Greek city on the western coast of Anatolia

Phocaean /fəʊˈsiːən/ adj
phocéen
of or pertaining to Phocaea

Phoebe /ˈfiːbi/ pn
Phœbé Phébé
Titan

Phoenicia /fəˈniːʃɪə/ /fəˈnɪʃə/ /fəˈnɪʃɪə/ pn
Phénicie
land of the Phoenicians

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃ(ə)n/ /fəˈniːʃən/ /fəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ adj
phénicien
of, from, or related to the country or civilisation of Phoenicia

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃ(ə)n/ /fəˈniːʃən/ /fəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Phénicien Phénicienne
inhabitant of Phoenicia

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃ(ə)n/ /fəˈniːʃən/ /fəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ pn
phénicien
Semitic language spoken by the inhabitants of Phoenicia

Phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ pn
Phoenix
capital city of Arizona, United States
Phénix
constellation
nickname for Japan
phénix phœnix
mythical firebird

Phoney War pn
drôle de guerre
Phoney War

Phrixus /ˈfrɪksəs/ pn
Phryxus
son of Athamas

Phrygia /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒ.i.ə/ pn
Phrygie
ancient kingdom

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪən/ n
Phrygien Phrygienne
native or inhabitant of Phrygia

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪən/ pn
phrygien
language

Phrygian cap n
bonnet phrygien
conical close-fitting cap with the top bent forward

Phthonus /ˈθoʊnəs/ pn
Phtonos
Greek god of envy and jealousy

Phuket /ˈpuˌkɛt/ /ˈpuːˌkɛt/ pn
Phuket
city
island

Phung pn
Phung

Pi Day /ˈpaɪ deɪ/ pn
journée de pi
March 14th, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi)

Piacenza pn
Plaisance
capital
province

Piacenzian pn
Plaisancien
subdivision of the Pliocene epoch

Piagetian adj
piagétien
relating to Jean Piaget

Piarist n
piariste
member of the Order of Poor Clerics Regular of the Mother of God of the Pious Schools

Piauí /piːaʊˈiː/ pn
Piauí
state in north-eastern Brazil

Picard /pɪˈkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkərd/ adj
picard
of, from or relating to Picardy

Picard /pɪˈkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkərd/ n
Picard
person

Picard /pɪˈkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkərd/ pn
picard
language

Picardy pn
Picardie
region of France

Picardy third n
tierce picarde
final major third

Pichilemu pn
Pichilemu
Pichilemu

Picquet pn
Picquet

Pict /pɪkt/ n
Picte
member of an ancient people of northern and central Scotland

Pictish /ˈpɪk.tɪʃ/ adj
picte
pertaining to the Picts

Pictish /ˈpɪk.tɪʃ/ pn
picte
language

Pictor pn
Peintre
constellation

Pied Piper /paɪd ˈpaɪ.pə/ pn
Joueur de flûte de Hamelin
a folk tale
the main character in this story

Piedmont /ˈpiːdmɒnt/ pn
Piémont
region of Italy

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ adj
piémontais
of, from, or relating to Piedmont

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ n
Piémontais Piémontaise
inhabitant

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ pn
piémontais
language

Pieria pn
Piérie
Greek prefecture

Pierrot /pjɛˈɹəʊ/ /pɪəˈɹəʊ/ pn
Pierrot
buffoon

Pijin /ˈpɪd͡ʒ(ɪ)n/ pn
Pijin
language spoken on the Solomon Islands, which is a form of Melanesian Pidgin

Pikachu /ˈpiːkət͡ʃuː/ pn
Pikachu
Pokémon

Pilate /ˈpaɪlət/ pn
Pilate
Pontius Pilate

Pilates /pɪˈlɑːtiːz/ n
Pilates
physical fitness system

Pillars of Hercules pn
Colonnes d'Hercule
two promontories at the Strait of Gibraltar

Pilsen pn
Pilsen
city in the Czech Republic

Pinard pn
Pinard

Pindus pn
Pinde
mountain range

Pinel pn
Pinel

Pinocchian adj
pinocchiesque
of or relating to Pinocchio

Pinocchio /pɪˈnoʊ.ki.oʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kjəʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kɪ.əʊ/ pn
Pinocchio
fairy tale
protagonist

Pinot Noir /ˌpiːnəʊ ˈnwɑː(ɹ)/ n
pinot noir
black grape
wine

Pinyin /ˈpɪnjɪn/ pn
pinyin
romanization of Mandarin Chinese

Pippi Longstocking n
Fifi Brindacier
a girl with flamboyant red hair in pigtails and freckles

Piquet pn
Piquet

Piraeus pn
Le Pirée
city

Pirandellian /ˌpɪɹənˈdɛlɪ.ən/ adj
pirandellien
characteristic of the works of Luigi Pirandello

Pironi pn
Pironi

Pisa pn
Pise
city in Italy

Pisan adj
pisan pisane
of or from Pisa

Pisan n
Pisan Pisane
native or inhabitant of Pisa

Pisano period n
période de Pisano

Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ /ˈpɪsiːz/ n
Poisson
Someone with a Pisces star sign

Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ /ˈpɪsiːz/ pn
Poissons
constellation
astrological sign

Piscis Austrinus pn
Poisson austral
constellation

Pistoia pn
Pistoia
capital
province

Pitcairn Islands pn
Îles Pitcairn
British territory

Plague of Justinian pn
peste de Justinien
6th century pandemic outbreak

Plains of Abraham pn
Bataille des [[Plaines d'Abraham]]
battle
Plaines d'Abraham
plain

Planalto slaty antshrike n
batara du Plano Alto
bird

Planck's constant n
constante de Planck
constant

Planet X pn
planète X
hypothetical planet

Plato /ˈpleɪ.toʊ/ /ˈpleɪ.təʊ/ pn
Platon
Greek philosopher

Platonic /pləˈtɒnɪk/ adj
platonicien
related to Plato

PlayStation n
PlayStation
series of video game consoles

Pleiades /ˈplaɪ.əˌdiz/ /ˈplaɪ.əˌdiːz/ /ˈpleɪ.əˌdiz/ /ˈpliː.əˌdiz/ pn
Pléiades
Greek mythology
astronomy

Plethon /ˈpliːθɒn/ /ˈpliːθən/ pn
Pléthon
Georgios Gemistos Plethon

Pleuven pn
Pleuven
village in Finistère

Pliensbachian pn
Pliensbachien
a subdivision of the Jurassic period

Plinian adj
plinien
of or pertaining to Pliny the Younger or Pliny the Elder

Pliny /ˈplɪni/ pn
Pline
Roman praenomen

Plotinus /pləʊˈtaɪnəs/ pn
Plotin
Roman philosopher

Plurinational State of Bolivia pn
État plurinational de Bolivie
official name of Bolivia

Plutarch /ˈplu.tɑɹk/ /ˈpluː.tɑːk/ pn
Plutarque
Greek historian

Pluto /ˈplutoʊ/ /ˈpluːtəʊ/ [ˈpluɾoʊ] pn
Pluton
Kuiper belt object - a dwarf planet
god

Plutonian /pluˈtoʊ.ni.ən/ /pluːˈtəʊ.nɪ.ən/ adj
plutonien
of or relating to Pluto, the Greek and Roman god of the underworld
plutonien plutonique
of, pertaining to, or supporting plutonism
plutonien
of or relating to the dwarf planet Pluto

Plutonian /pluˈtoʊ.ni.ən/ /pluːˈtəʊ.nɪ.ən/ n
plutonique
proponent of plutonism
Plutonien Plutonienne
(imaginary) inhabitant of Pluto

Plutus pn
Ploutos Plutus

Pluviôse /ˈpluvioʊs/ /ˈpluːvɪəʊs/ pn
pluviôse
the fifth month of the French Republican Calendar

Pnyx /ˈnɪks/ /ˈpnɪks/ pn
Pnyx
hill in Athens west of the Acropolis

Po pn
Pô
longest river in Italy

Po valley pn
plaine du Pô
large plain in northern Italy

Poconos /ˈpoʊkənoʊz/ pn
Poconos

Podgorica /ˈpɒdɡəɹɪtsa/ pn
Podgorica
capital and largest city of Montenegro

Podhale pn
Podhale
Poland's southernmost region

Podolia pn
Podolie

Podunk /ˈpoʊdʌŋk/ pn
Trifouillis-les-Oies
mythical small town of no importance

Pohnpeian pn
pohnpei
Micronesian language

Poilievre /ˌpɑliˈɛv/ pn
Poilievre

Pointe-à-Pitre pn
Pointe-à-Pitre
city in Guadeloupe

Poitevin /ˈpwɑːtəvæ̃/ /ˈpwʌtəvæ̃/ adj
poitevin
pertaining to Poitiers
pertaining to Poitou

Poitevin /ˈpwɑːtəvæ̃/ /ˈpwʌtəvæ̃/ n
Poitevin Poitevine
native or resident of Poitiers
native or resident of Poitou

Poitevin /ˈpwɑːtəvæ̃/ /ˈpwʌtəvæ̃/ pn
poitevin
dialect of Poitou

Poitiers /ˈpwɑti.eɪ/ /ˈpwɑːtɪ.eɪ/ /ˈpwʌtɪ.eɪ/ /ˌpwɑtiˈeɪ/ pn
Poitiers
city in Nouvelle Aquitaine, France

Poitou /pwɑˈtu/ /ˈpwɑːtuː/ /ˈpwʌtuː/ pn
Poitou
historical region in France

Poitou-Charentes /pwɑˌtu ʃɑˈɹɑnt/ /ˌpwɑːtuː ʃaˈɹɒnt/ /ˌpwʌtuː ʃaˈɹɒnt/ pn
Poitou-Charentes
former region of France

Pokémon /ˈpoʊ.keɪˌmɑn/ /ˈpoʊ.ki.mɔn/ /ˈpoʊ.kiˌmɑn/ /ˈpoʊ.kə.mɑn/ /ˈpəʊ.kə.mɒn/ [-ke-] [-kə-] [ˈpo(ː)kɪmɒ(ː)n] n
Pokémon
fictional creature

Polack /ˈpoʊlɑk/ /ˈpəʊlæk/ n
Polak
derogatory: Polish person

Poland /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ pn
Pologne
European country

Polari /pəˈlɑːri/ pn
polari
Gay community slang

Polaris /pɔʊˈlɑɹɪs/ pn
Étoile polaire
α Ursae Minoris

Pole /poʊl/ /pɔʊl/ /pəʊl/ n
Polonais Polonaise
person from Poland

Polesia pn
Polésie
A swampland area in Belarus, Ukraine, Poland and Russia.

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ adj
polonais
of Poland or its language

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ n
polonais
the language of Poland

Polish People's Republic pn
République populaire de Pologne
former country

Polish notation n
notation polonaise
notation for arithmetic formulae

Polish studies n
polonistique
academic discipline

Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth pn
Commonwealth polonais-lituanien
confederation of Poland and Lithuania

Pollux pn
Pollux
Dioscuri
Star

Pollyanna /ˌpɒliˈænə/ n
Pollyanna
a persistently cheerful and optimistic person

Polonization n
polonisation
Polonization

Polonize v
poloniser
to make Polish

Polonophone adj
polonophone
Polish-speaking

Polonophone n
polonophone
speaker of Polish

Polotsk /ˈpɒlətsk/ pn
Polatsk Polotsk
city in Belarus

Polovtsian /pə(ʊ)ˈlɒvtsɪən/ adj
polovtsien
of or pertaining to the Polovtsians

Poltava pn
Poltava
city

Polynesia /pɒləˈniːzi.ə/ /ˌpɑːləˈniːʒə/ pn
Polynésie
part of Oceania

Polynesian n
Polynésien Polynésienne
person from Polynesia

Polyphemus /ˌpɒlɪˈfiːməs/ pn
Polyphème
cyclops in Greek mythology

Pomerania /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪniə/ pn
Poméranie
region of Europe on the southern shores of the Baltic Sea

Pomeranian /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪniən/ /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪnjən/ adj
poméranien poméranienne
of, or relative to Pomerania

Pomeranian /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪniən/ /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪnjən/ n
Poméranien Poméranienne
native or inhabitant of Pomerania
spitz nain
breed of small, fluffy, energetic spitz dogs

Pompeii /pɑːmˈpeɪ(i)/ /pɒmˈpeɪ(i)/ pn
Pompéi
a historical city
the commune in Campania

Pompey /ˈpɒm.pi/ pn
Pompée
a military and political leader of the late Roman Republic

Pont-Saint-Martin pn
Pont-Saint-Martin
a town in Loire-Atlantique, France

Pontic /ˈpɒntɪk/ adj
pontique

Pontus /ˈpɑːntəs/ /ˈpɒntəs/ pn
Pont
a region on the southern coast of the Black Sea

Ponzi scheme n
pyramide de Ponzi système de Ponzi
illicit money-making scheme

Poor Clare n
clarisse

Popemobile n
papamobile
any of various vehicles with bulletproof glass sides used to transport the Pope

Popperian adj
poppérien
of or relating to the philosophy of Karl R. Popper

Pordenone pn
Pordenone
province
town

Pori pn
Pori
city in Finland

Porphyry pn
Porphyre
Neoplatonic philosopher

Port Elizabeth pn
Port Elizabeth
port of Eastern Cape

Port Fuad pn
Port-Fouad
city in Egypt

Port Louis pn
Port-Louis
the capital city of Mauritius

Port Moresby /ˌpɔɹt ˈmɔɹzbi/ pn
Port Moresby
capital of Papua New Guinea

Port Said /pɔɹt saɪd/ /pɔɹt sɑˈiːd/ /pɔːt sɑˈiːd/ pn
Port-Saïd
city in Egypt

Port aux Basques /ˈpɔɹt oʊ ˈbæsk/ pn
Port aux Basques Port-aux-Basques

Port of Spain /ˈpɔːt əv ˈspeɪn/ pn
Port-d'Espagne
The capital of Trinidad and Tobago

Port-au-Prince /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹæ̃s/ /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹɪns/ /ˌpɔːtəʊˈpɹæ̃s/ /ˌpɔːtəʊˈpɹɪns/ pn
Port-au-Prince
capital of Haiti

Porter pn
Porter
surname
Portier
equivalent surname

Portier pn
Portier

Porto Vecchio /ˌpɔɹtoʊ ˈvɛkioʊ/ /ˌpɔːtə(ʊ) ˈvɛkiəʊ/ pn
Porto-Vecchio
commune in Corsica

Portoferraio /ˌpɔː(ɹ)təʊfəˈɹaɪəʊ/ pn
Portoferraio
city and harbour in the north of Elba, Italy

Portsmouth pn
Portsmouth
city in southern England

Portugal /ˈpɔɹtuɡɑːl/ /ˈpɔɹt͡ʃəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːtjəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːt͡ʃəɡəl/ pn
Portugal
country

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ adj
portugais portugaise
of or relating to the Portuguese language
portugais portugaise Portugais
of or relating to the region of Portugal

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ n
Portugais Portugaise portos
person native to Portugal

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ pn
portugais Portugais
the language

Portuguese Republic pn
République portugaise
official name of Portugal

Portuguese Water Dog /ˌpɔɹtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌpɔːtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ n
chien d'eau portugais
Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese man-of-war /ˈmæn-/ /ˈpoɹ-/ /ˈpoɹ.tʃəˌɡiz ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwoɹ/ /ˈpɔː.tʃʊˌɡiːz ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwɔː/ n
galère portugaise physalie vessie de mer
Physalia physalis

Portuguese oak n
chêne du Portugal chêne portugais
Quercus faginea

Portuguesism n
lusitanisme portugaisisme
Portuguese attitudes and beliefs
a word or phrase characteristic of Portuguese

Portuñol pn
portugnol
the language

Posadism n
posadisme

Posadist adj
posadiste

Poseidon /pəˈsaɪdn̩/ pn
Poséidon
the god of the sea

Potanin pn
Potanine
surname

Potawatomi n
potéouatami potéouatamis
member of the Potawatomi people

Potawatomi pn
Potéouatamis
Native American people

Potemkin village n
village Potemkine
any false construct devised to disguise a shortcoming or improve appearances

Potenza pn
Potenza
city
province

Poulain pn
Poulain

Poulin pn
Poulin

Poupon pn
Poupon
surname

Powerstock pn
Powerstock

Poznan /ˈpɒznæn/ pn
Poznań
city in Poland

Praetorian n
prétorien
member of that force

Pragian pn
Praguien
a subdivision of the Devonian period

Prague /pɹeɪ̯ɡ/ /pɹɑːɡ/ pn
Prague
capital of the Czech Republic
praguois pragois
attributive form of Prague

Praguer n
Pragoise Pragois
A native or resident of Prague

Prairial /pɹɛɹˈjɑl/ /ˈpɹɛːɹɪ.əl/ pn
prairial
the ninth month of French Republican Calendar

Prakrit /ˈpɹɑː.kɹɪt/ pn
prakrit
any of Middle Indo-Aryan languages, derived from dialects of Old Indo-Aryan languages

Prancer pn
Furie
reindeer of Santa Claus

Praskovya pn
Prascovie

Prat-Bonrepaux pn
Prat-Bonrepaux
a village in Ariège, France

Prato pn
Prato
city
province

Pravda /ˈpɹɑːvdə/ pn
Pravda
official newspaper of the Soviet Union

Pre-Hlai pn
pré-hlaï

Prealps pn
Préalpes
Alpine foothills

Precambrian adj
précambrien
before the Phanerozoic

Premonstratensian n
prémontré
member of the Order of Canons Regular of Prémontré

Presbyterian /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ adj
presbytérien
relating to the Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ n
presbytérien
person belonging to the Presbyterian Church

Presbyterianism n
presbytérianisme
form of Protestantism

Pressburg /ˈpɹɛs.bɚɡ/ pn
Presbourg
former name of Bratislava

Pretoria /pɹəˈtɔːɹi.ə/ pn
Pretoria Prétoria
administrative capital of South Africa

Prešov pn
Prešov
City in Slovakia

Priabonian pn
Priabonien
subdivision of the Eocene epoch

Priam /ˈpɹaɪəm/ pn
Priam
king of Troy

Priapus /pɹaɪˈeɪpəs/ pn
Priape
son of Aphrodite and Dionysus

Pribilof Islands pn
îles Pribilof
island group in the Bering Sea

Pride /pɹaɪd/ pn
Marche des fiertés
a festival primarily for LGBT people, usually organized annually within a city
fierté
a movement encouraging a positive approach to personal identity amongst LGBT people

Pride Month pn
mois de la fierté mois des fiertés pride
LGBT celebration month

Prigozhin /pɹɪˈɡoʊʒɪn/ pn
Prigogine Prigojine
surname

Primorsky Krai pn
Kraï du Primorie Primorie
federal subject of Russia

Prince Albert n
Prince Albert
piercing through the glans penis

Prince Charming n
prince charmant
romantically ideal man
the fictional character

Prince Edward Island pn
Île-du-Prince-Édouard
Province in eastern Canada

Prince Edward Islander n
Prince-Édouardien Prince-Édouardienne
native or inhabitant of PEI

Prince of Darkness pn
prince des ténèbres
Satan; the Devil

Prince of Peace pn
Prince de la paix
one of the titles of the Messiah

Prince of Wales pn
prince de Galles
royal title

Principality of Monaco pn
Principauté de Monaco
official name of Monaco

Principality of Wales pn
principauté de Galles

Pringle n
Pringle
individual potato snack of the Pringles brand

Pripyat pn
Pripiat Pripyat
abandoned city in Ukraine

Priscilla /pɹɪˈsɪlə/ pn
Priscille
biblical woman

Pristina pn
Pristina
capital and largest city of Kosovo

Procopius /pɹəˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ /pɹəˈkəʊ.piː.əs/ pn
Procope
male given name

Procrustes pn
Procruste
legendary highwayman of Attica

Procyon /ˈpɹoʊsiˌɑn/ /ˈpɹəʊsiˌɒn/ pn
Procyon
Star

Produnova n
Produnova saut Produnova
Gymnastics vault

Produnova pn
Produnova
female surname

Progressive Conservative adj
progressiste-conservateur
pertaining to the Progressive Conservative Party

Progressive Conservative Party pn
Parti progressiste-conservateur
political party in Canada

Prohibition pn
Prohibition
period

Promethean /pɹoʊ-/ /pɹəˈmi.θi.ən/ /pɹəˈmiː.θɪ.ən/ adj
prométhéen
of or pertaining to Prometheus

Prometheus /pɹoʊˈmiθi.əs/ /pɹəˈmiːθi.əs/ pn
Prométhée
Greek mythological figure

Promised Land n
terre promise
place which one eagerly seeks

Promised Land pn
Terre Promise Terre promise
land promised by God

Prophet pn
Prophète
Muhammmad

Prost pn
Prost

Proterozoic /ˌpɹoʊt(ə)ɹoʊˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌpɹoʊt(ə)ɹrəˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌpɹɒt(ə)ɹəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌpɹɒt(ə)ɹəˈzəʊɪk/ adj
protérozoïque
of eon from 2,500 to 541 million years ago

Proterozoic /ˌpɹoʊt(ə)ɹoʊˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌpɹoʊt(ə)ɹrəˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌpɹɒt(ə)ɹəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌpɹɒt(ə)ɹəˈzəʊɪk/ pn
protérozoïque
eon 2,500-541 Ma

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ adj
protestant
pertaining to these denominatons

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ n
protestant protestante
someone who is a member of such a denomination

Protestantism /ˈpɹɑ.tɪs.tən.tɪ.zəm/ /ˈpɹɑ.ɾɪs.tən.tɪ.zm̩/ /ˈpɹɒt.ɪs.tən.tɪ.zəm/ n
protestantisme
faith

Proteus /ˈpɹoʊti.əs/ /ˈpɹəʊtjuːs/ pn
Protée
moon
mythology

Proto-Afroasiatic adj
proto-afro-asiatique
pertaining to the Proto-Afroasiatic language, or the people who spoke it

Proto-Afroasiatic pn
proto-afro-asiatique
ancestor language of Afroasiatic languages

Proto-Algic pn
proto-algique

Proto-Algonquian pn
proto-algonquien

Proto-Altaic pn
proto-altaïque
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Armenian pn
proto-arménien
prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Brythonic pn
proto-brittanique
hypothetical ancestor language

Proto-Dravidian pn
proto-dravidien
Proto-Dravidian language

Proto-Germanic pn
proto-germanique
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Hlai pn
proto-hlaï

Proto-Indo-European /-ˌjɔːɹəˈ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ adj
indoeuropéen indo-européen commun
pertaining to the Proto-Indo-European language, or the people who spoke it

Proto-Indo-European /-ˌjɔːɹəˈ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ n
Indo-européen Indoeuropéen
person who spoke the Proto-Indo-European language

Proto-Indo-European /-ˌjɔːɹəˈ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ pn
indo-européen commun indoeuropéen
ancestor language of most European and Indian languages

Proto-Italic pn
proto-italique
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Japonic pn
proto-japonique
the hypothetical ancestral language of both modern Japanese and the Ryukyuan languages

Proto-Kartvelian pn
kartvèle commun kartvélien commun proto-kartvèle proto-kartvélien
prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Koreanic pn
proto-coréanique proto-coréen
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Mayan pn
proto-maya
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Mon-Khmer pn
proto-môn-khmer

Proto-Norse pn
proto-norrois
Indo-European language

Proto-Slavic adj
proto-slave
of or pertaining to Proto-Slavic language or people who spoke it

Proto-Slavic pn
proto-slave
Proto-Slavic

Proto-Vietic pn
proto-viétique

Proto-Yeniseian adj
Proto-ienisseïenne proto-ienisseïen
pertaining to the Proto-Yeniseian language, or the people who spoke it

Proto-Yeniseian n
Proto-ienisseïen Proto-ienisseïenne
person who spoke the Proto-Yeniseain language

Proto-Yeniseian pn
proto-ienisseïen
ancestor language of Yeniseian languages

Proudhonian adj
proudhonien
of, or pertaining to, Proudhon or his ideas

Proudhonism n
proudhonisme

Proulx /ˈpɹu/ pn
Proulx

Proustian /ˈpɹusti.ən/ /ˈpɹuːstɪ.ən/ adj
proustien
reminiscent of Marcel Proust or his works

Provence /pɹəˈvɒns/ /pɹəˈvɒ̃s/ pn
Provence
region in France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur pn
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
region of France

Provençal /ˌpɹɒvɑːnˈsɑːl/ /ˌpɹɒvɒnˈsɑːl/ /ˌpɹɒvənˈsɑːl/ n
Provençal Provençale
inhabitant of Provence

Provençal /ˌpɹɒvɑːnˈsɑːl/ /ˌpɹɒvɒnˈsɑːl/ /ˌpɹɒvənˈsɑːl/ pn
provençal
dialect of the Occitan language

Proverbs pn
Proverbes
book of the Bible

Providence pn
Providence
Capital of Rhode Island

Proxima Centauri /ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mə sɛnˈtaʊ.ɹi/ /ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mə sɛnˈtɔ.ɹi/ /ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mə sɛnˈtaʊə.ɹi/ /ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mə sɛnˈtɔː.ɹi/ pn
Alpha Centauri C Proxima Centauri Proxima du Centaure
a red dwarf star

Prudence pn
Prudence
female given name

Prudhomme pn
Prud'homme Prudhomme

Prussia /ˈpɹʌʃə/ pn
Prusse
former German province
geographical area
former Baltic country

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ adj
prussien
of Prussia

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ n
Prussien Prussienne
native or inhabitant of the geographical region of Prussia
citizen of German state of Prussia

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ pn
prussien
language

Przewalski's horse /pʒɛˈvɑːlskiz ˈhɔː(ɹ)s/ n
cheval de Przewalski
Equus ferus przewalskii

Psalms /sæmz/ /sɑlmz/ /sɑmz/ /sɑːmz/ /sɔlmz/ /sɔmz/ pn
Psaumes

Psyche /ˈsaɪ.ki/ pn
Psyché
Greco-Roman goddess

Ptolemaic /ˌtɑl.əˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌtɒl.əˈmeɪ.ɪk/ adj
ptolémaïque
of, or pertaining to, Claudius Ptolemy
of, or pertaining to, the Ptolemies

Ptolemy /ˈtɑləmi/ /ˈtɒləmi/ pn
Ptolémée
name of Greek origin

Puccinian adj
puccinien
of or pertaining to Giacomo Puccini

Puducherry /ˌpʊdʊˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ pn
Pondichéry
Puducherry, India

Puebla pn
Puebla
city

Puebla City pn
Puebla
capital of Puebla state

Puerto Galera /ˌpwɛɹtoʊ ɡɑ ˈleɪɹə/ pn
Puerto Galera
municipality of the Philippines

Puerto Rican /ˌpwɛə(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpɔɹ.təˈɹiː.kən/ adj
portoricain
pertaining to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican /ˌpwɛə(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpɔɹ.təˈɹiː.kən/ n
Portoricain Portoricaine
person from Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico /ˌpwɛə(ɹ)təˈɹiːkəʊ/ /ˌpwɛɹtoʊˈɹikoʊ/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ)təˈɹiːkəʊ/ /ˌpɔɹtəˈɹikoʊ/ [ˌpɔɚɾəˈɹikoʊ] pn
Porto Rico Puerto Rico
Caribbean Commonwealth

Pula pn
Pula
city

Pulitzer Prize /ˌpjulɪtsɚ ˈpɹaɪz/ /ˌpjuːlɪtsə ˈpɹaɪz/ /ˌpʊlɪtsə ˈpɹaɪz/ /ˌpʊlɪtsɚ ˈpɹaɪz/ n
prix Pulitzer
the award

Pumpokol pn
poumpokole

Punch pn
Guignol
character of a puppet show

Pune pn
Pune
city in India

Punic /ˈpjuːnɪk/ adj
punique

Punic /ˈpjuːnɪk/ pn
punique
language of Carthage

Punic faith n
foi punique

Punjab /pan.ˈdʒaːb/ /pə̃.ˈdʒaːb/ /pʌnˈdʒɑːb/ pn
Pendjab Penjab
geographical region in South Asia

Punjabi /pʊnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ adj
pendjabi penjabi
of, pertaining to, descended from the people or culture of the Punjab, or written in the Punjabi language

Punjabi /pʊnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ n
Pendjabi Pendjabie
resident of or immigrant from the Punjab
pendjabi penjabi
language spoken in the Punjab region, in eastern Pakistan and Northern India

Puno pn
Puno
city

Puppis pn
Poupe
constellation

Purgatory pn
purgatoire
intermediate state after physical death

Purim /-im/ /puˈɹɪm/ /ˈpjʊəɹ-/ /ˈpʊəɹɪm/ pn
Pourim
Jewish festival

Puritan /ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/ /ˈpjɝɪtən/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪtən/ /ˈpjʊɹɪtən/ n
puritain
member of a particular Protestant religious sect

Pushilin pn
Pouchiline
surname

Pushkin pn
Pouchkine
Russian surname

Pushkinian adj
pouchkinien
of or relating to Alexander Pushkin

Puss in Boots pn
chat botté
fairy tale

Putin /ˈpuː.tɪn/ pn
Poutine
surname

Putinesque adj
poutinesque
reminiscent of the beliefs or policies of Vladimir Putin

Putinism pn
poutinisme
the political policies of Vladimir Putin

Putinist adj
poutinien poutinienne poutiniste
of or relating to Putinism

Putinist n
poutinien poutinienne poutiniste
a supporter of Putinism

Putler [ˈput.lɚ] [ˈpuːt.lə] pn
Poutler
derogatory name of Vladimir Putin

Putonghua /ˌputɑŋˈhwɑ/ /ˌputɔŋˈhwɑ/ /ˌpuːtɒŋˈhwɑː/ pn
putonghua
the official language of the People's Republic of China

Putrajaya pn
Putrajaya
federal territory and administrative capital of Malaysia

Puy-de-Dôme pn
Puy-de-Dôme
département of Auvergne, France

Pyeongchang /pjɒŋˈt͡ʃæŋ/ /pjʌŋˈt͡ʃæŋ/ /pjʌŋˈt͡ʃɑːŋ/ pn
Pyeongchang
county of South Korea

Pyongyang /ˌpjɑŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjɒŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjɔŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjʌŋˈjɑŋ/ /ˌpjʌŋˈjɑːŋ/ pn
Pyongyang
capital of North Korea

Pyotr pn
Piotr

Pyrenean /ˌpɪɹəˈniːən/ adj
pyrénéen
of or pertaining to the Pyrenees

Pyrenean chamois n
isard
Rupicapra pyrenaica

Pyrenean ibex n
bouquetin des Pyrénées
recently extinct subspecies of ibex

Pyrenees pn
Pyrénées
the mountain range separating Spain from France

Pyrrha /ˈpɪrə/ [ˈpʰɪɹ̠ə] pn
Pyrrha

Pyrrhic victory /ˌpɪɹ.ɪk ˈvɪk.t(ə)ɹ.i/ n
victoire à la Pyrrhus
a costly victory

Pyrénées-Atlantiques pn
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
French department

Pyrénées-Orientales pn
Pyrénées-Orientales
French department

Pythagoras /paɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ /pɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ pn
Pythagore
Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher

Pythagorean /pɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/ adj
pythagoricien
of or relating to Pythagoras or his philosophy

Pythagorean /pɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/ n
pythagoricien pythagoricienne
follower of Pythagoras

Pythagorean theorem pn
théorème de Pythagore
mathematical theorem

Pythagorean triple n
triplet pythagoricien
set of three positive integers

Pythia n
pythie

Python /ˈpaɪθɑn/ /ˈpaɪθɔn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ pn
Python
A programming language
Greek mythology

Pythoness n
pythie
priestess of the oracle of Apollo at Delphi

Pyxis pn
Boussole
constellation

Pärnu pn
Pärnu
city in Estonia

Pärnu County pn
comté de Pärnu

Père David's tit n
mésange de David
Poecile davidi

Périgord pn
Périgord
region of France

Périllos pn
Périllos
a village in Pyrénées-Orientales, France

Q /kju/ /kjuː/ /kjʉː/ n
D
playing card

Q fever n
fièvre Q
infectious disease resembling influenza

Q.E.D. /ˌkjuˌiˈdi/ /ˌkjuːiːˈdiː/ phraseologicalUnit
CQFD

QAnon /ˌkju əˈnɑn/ /ˌkjuː əˈnɒn/ /ˌkjʉː ɘˈnɔn/ pn
QAnon
conspiracy theory
movement
person

QPF n
SQ
Quebec police force

QPP n
SQ
law enforcement

QR code n
code QR
2-D barcode

QST n
TVQ
Quebec sales tax

Qadarite n
cadarien
member of the Qadariyya

Qajar n
Kadjar
member of the Qajar dynasty

Qaqqaq pn
Qaqqaq

Qasim pn
Qasim

Qatar /kəˈtɑɹ/ /ˈkæˌtɑɹ/ /ˈkɑtɑɹ/ /ˈkɑtɚ/ /ˈkʌtəɹ/ /ˈɡɑtəɹ/ /ˈɡʌtəɹ/ pn
Qatar Katar
a country in the Middle East

Qatari /kəˈtɑːɹ.i/ adj
qatarien qatari qatariote
of, from, or pertaining to Qatar or the Qatari people

Qatari /kəˈtɑːɹ.i/ n
Qatarien Qatariote Qatari
person from Qatar or of Qatari descent

Qin Mountains pn
monts Qinling
mountain range in southern Shaanxi province

Qing /tʃɪŋ/ pn
Dynastie Qing
Chinese dynasty

Qing dynasty /t͡ʃɪŋ ˌdaɪnəsti/ pn
dynastie Qing
last dynasty of China

Quaker /ˈkweɪkɚ/ n
quaker
believer of the Quaker faith

Quakerism n
quakerisme
belief system of the Religious Society of Friends

Quaoar /ˈkwɑːwɑɹ/ pn
Quaoar

Quartararo /kwɔɹtəˈɹɑːɹoʊ/ pn
Quartararo

Quaternary pn
quaternaire
geological period

Qubadlı pn
Qubadli

Quebec /keɪˈbɛk/ /kwəˈbɛk/ /kwɪˈbɛk/ /kəˈbɛk/ /kɛˈbɛk/ pn
Québec
province
city

Quebec City pn
Québec Ville de Québec
capital of the province of Quebec

Quebecism n
québécisme
Allegiance to Quebec
Quality of belonging to or being characteristic of Quebec
word or phrase of Quebec

Quechua /ˈkɛt͡ʃwə/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃəwə/ pn
quechua
language

Quechuan /ˈkɛt͡ʃwən/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃəwən/ adj
kechua quechua
of or pertaining to the Quechua people or language

Queen Charlotte Islands pn
Îles de la Reine-Charlotte
archipelago off coast of British Columbia

Queen City pn
Ville reine
nickname for Toronto

Queen of Heaven pn
Reine du Ciel
Mary, mother of Jesus, as queen of Heaven

Queen's Counsel n
conseiller de la Reine

Queensland /ˈkwiːnz.lænd/ /ˈkwiːnzlənd/ /ˈkwɪːnzˌlæːnd/ pn
Queensland
Australian state

Quentin /ˈkwɛntɪn/ /ˈkwɛ̃ʔɪn/ pn
Quentin
male given name

Quenya /ˈkwɛnjə/ [ˈkʷwɛɲja] pn
quenya
constructed language

Quercy pn
Quercy
former region

Quetzalcoatl /kɛtˌsɑl.koʊˈɑːt.əl/ /ˌkɛt.səl.kəʊˈæt.əl/ pn
Quetzalcóatl
Aztec deity

Quezon City /kɛˈzɒn ˈsɪ.ti/ pn
Quezón City
city in Metro Manila, Philippines

Quiberon pn
Quiberon
town

Quidditch /ˈkwɪdɪt͡ʃ/ n
quidditch
fictitious ball game

Quiet Revolution pn
Révolution tranquille

Quinquagesima n
Quinquagésime
Sunday 7 weeks before Easter

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

Quito /ˈkitoʊ/ /ˈkiːtəʊ/ pn
Quito
capital of Ecuador

Qur'an /koʊˈɹæn/ /kɔˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹæn/ /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ n
coran Coran
a copy of the Qur'an

Qur'an /koʊˈɹæn/ /kɔˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹæn/ /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ pn
Coran
the Islamic holy book

Qur'anic adj
coranique
relating to the Quran

Quranism n
coranisme
Disbelief in the role of the hadith in Islam

Québécois /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑː/ /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑːz/ adj
québécois
of or relating to Quebec, its people, or its variety of French

Québécois /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑː/ /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑːz/ n
Québécois Québécoise
native or inhabitant of the province or city of Quebec

Québécois /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑː/ /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑːz/ pn
français du Québec français québécois
Québécois French

R&D n
R&D
Research and Development

RAM /ɹæm/ n
RAM mémoire RAM
random access memory

RAdm n
CAm
rear admiral

RBBG n
RBBG
rubber ball blast grenade

RCAF pn
ARC FAC
Royal Canadian Air Force

RCM n
MRC
Regional County Municipality

RCMP pn
GRC
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

RDBMS n
SGBDR
relational database management system

RDP pn
RDP
Rivière-des-Prairies

REM sleep n
sommeil paradoxal
stage of sleep during which most brain activity and dreams occur, characterised by rapid eye movement

RGB n
RVB
red, green, blue

RIP /ɑː(ɹ) aɪ ˈpiː/ /ɹɪp/ interjection
REP
abbreviation: rest in peace

RNA n
ARN
abbreviation of ribonucleic acid

ROC pn
COR
Russian Olympic Committee, an organization

ROGD n
ROGD

ROI n
retour sur investissement
return on Investment

RPG n
JdR
role-playing game

RSS feed n
fil RSS flux RSS

RSV n
VRS
initialism of respiratory syncytial virus

RSVP n
R.S.V.P.
initialism meaning reply please

RTFM phraseologicalUnit
LLFM (lis le foutu manuel)
Abbreviation of Read the fucking manual

Ra /ɹɑː/ pn
Râ Rê
Egyptian god of the Sun

Rabat /ɹɑːˈbæt/ /ɹɑːˈbɑːt/ /ɹəˈbæt/ /ɹəˈbɑːt/ pn
Rabat
capital city of Morocco

Rabbinic Judaism n
judaïsme rabbinique
Rabbinic Judaism

Rabelaisian adj
rabelaisien
pertaining to the works or period of Rabelais

Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti pn
Ratcha-Letchkhoumie et Basse Svanétie
region of Georgia

Rachecourt pn
Rachecourt
a village in Belgium

Rachel /ˈɹeɪt͡ʃəl/ pn
Rachel
younger daughter of Laban

Radde's warbler n
pouillot de Schwarz
Phylloscopus schwarzi

Rade n
Rade Radé Rhade Rhadé
ethnic group

Rade pn
rade radé rhade rhadé
language

Radhanite adj
radhanite

Radisson pn
Radisson

Raducanu pn
Raducanu

Raeffsky Islands pn
Îles Raevski Îles Raéffsky
island group in the Tuamotus, French Polynesia

Ragnarok /ˈɹæɡ.nəˌɹɒk/ /ˈɹæɡ.nəˌɹɔk/ pn
Ragnarök
the final battle in Norse mythology

Ragusa pn
Raguse
capital of the Italian province
province of Sicily

Raiche pn
Raiche Raîche

Rajasthani pn
Rajasthani
Rajasthani language

Rakvere pn
Rakvere
Town in Estonia

Raków /ˈɹækuːf/ pn
Raków
Polish town 1569–1869 and village 1869–present, important centre of Socinianism in the 16th–17th CC.

Ralph /ɹeɪf/ /ɹælf/ pn
Raoul
male given name

Ramadan /ɹæməˈdɑːn/ /ɹɑːməˈdɑːn/ /ˈɹæmədæn/ /ˈɹɑːmədɑːn/ pn
ramadan
holy ninth month of Islamic lunar calendar

Ramesses pn
Ramsès
name of pharaohs

Ramin pn
Ramine
Male given name
Ramin
Surname

Randolph /ɹændɒlf/ pn
Randolph
male given name

Randstad pn
Randstad
a conurbation in the Netherlands

Rangoonese n
Rangounais Rangounaise
someone from Rangoon

Raphael /ˈɹæf.eɪ.əl/ /ˈɹæf.eɪˌɛl/ /ˈɹæf.i.əl/ /ˈɹæf.ɛəl/ /ˈɹæf.ɪ.əl/ /ˌɹæf.aɪˈɛl/ /ˌɹɑː.faɪˈɛl/ pn
Raphaël
Archangel
given name

Rapunzel /ɹəˈpʌnzəl/ pn
Raiponce
a German fairy tale
the main character of that tale

Rasputin pn
Raspoutine
Russian surname

Rasputinian adj
raspoutinien

Rastafarianism pn
rastafarisme
religion that emerged in Jamaica in the 1930s

Ratahan pn
ratahan
Austronesian language

Ravelian adj
ravélien
of, or characteristic of Maurice Ravel, or his music

Ravenclaw n
Serdaigle
Harry Potter team

Ravenna pn
Ravenne
city
province

Raymond /ˈɹeɪmənd/ pn
Raymond
male given name

Raëlian n
raëlien
a member of Raëlism

Raëlism pn
raëlisme
religion with liberal sexual views

Reading /ˈɹɛdɪŋ/ pn
Reading
the town

Rebecca /ɹɪˈbɛkə/ pn
Rebecca
female given name

Rebekah pn
Rébecca
sister of Laban and wife to Isaac

Recollect n
récollet
a member of a French reform branch of the Order of Friars Minor, commonly known as the Franciscans

Red Army pn
armée rouge Armée rouge
name of the Soviet army

Red Army man n
rouge-armiste
the lowest military rank of the Red Army

Red Brigades pn
Brigades rouges
former Marxist-Leninist militant group based in Italy

Red Crescent pn
Croissant-Rouge
branch of the Red Cross

Red Cross pn
Croix-Rouge
Red Cross

Red Delicious n
Délicieuse rouge Red Delicious
variety of apple

Red Forest pn
Forêt rousse
a highly radioactive and highly contaminated forest, a red forest in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Vyshhorod Raion, Kyiv Oblast, Polesia, Ukraine

Red Planet pn
planète rouge
Mars

Red River pn
Fleuve Rouge
the Red River of Yunnan in southern China and of northern Vietnam

Red Sea pn
mer Rouge
sea between Africa and Arabia

Red Sea Governorate pn
gouvernorat de la Mer-Rouge gouvernorat de la mer Rouge
governorate of Egypt

Red Square pn
Place Rouge
Moscow square

Redange pn
Redange
city

Redemptorist n
Redemptoriste
member of the Roman Catholic missionary congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer

Reformation pn
Réformation Réforme réformation réforme protestante
religious movement

Reformed adj
réformé
of the Protestant movement associated with John Calvin

Regensburg pn
Ratisbonne
city in Germany

Reggio Calabria pn
Reggio de Calabre
capital
province

Reggio nell'Emilia pn
Reggio d'Émilie
city
province

Regina /ɹɪ.ˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ /ɹɪ.ˈd͡ʒi.nə/ pn
Reine Régine
female given name

Regulus pn
Régulus
star

Rehoboam n
Roboam
Judean king

Reich /ɹaɪk/ /ɹaɪx/ n
Reich empire
a German empire or nation

Reims /ɹiːmz/ /ɹæms/ pn
Reims
city

Reindeer Lake pn
lac Reindeer
glacial lake in Western Canada

Rejean pn
Réjean

Rejeanne pn
Réjeanne

Remembrance Day pn
jour du Souvenir
in Canada, November 11

Remich pn
Remich
city

Renaissance /ɹɘˈnæɪsɒns/ /ɹɘˈnæɪsɘns/ /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɑːns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɒ̃(n)s/ /ɹəˈnæɪsɔns/ /ɹəˈnæɪsəns/ /ˈɹenɘˌsɒns/ /ˈɹenəˌsɔns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɒ̃(n)s/ pn
Renaissance
14th-century revival
the period
renaissance
any similar revival

Renata /ɹəˈnɐːtɐ/ /ɹəˈnɑːtʌ/ pn
Renata
female given name

Renaud pn
Renaud

Renault /ɹəˈnoʊ/ /ˈɹɛnəʊ/ pn
Renault
car of Renault brand

Rennes /ɹɛn/ pn
Rennes
city

Rennes-le-Château pn
Rennes-le-Château
a village in Aude, France

Republic of Albania pn
République d’Albanie
Official name of Albania

Republic of Angola pn
République d’Angola
official name of Angola

Republic of Armenia pn
République d'Arménie
official name of Armenia

Republic of Artsakh pn
République d'Artsakh
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic

Republic of Austria pn
République d'Autriche
official name of Austria

Republic of Azerbaijan pn
République d'Azerbaïdjan
official name of Azerbaijan

Republic of Belarus pn
République de Biélorussie République du Bélarus
official name of Belarus

Republic of Botswana pn
République du Botswana
official name of Botswana

Republic of Bulgaria pn
République de Bulgarie
official name of Bulgaria

Republic of China pn
République de Chine Taiwan
state in East Asia

Republic of Costa Rica pn
République du Costa Rica
official name of Costa Rica

Republic of Croatia pn
La République de Croatie
official name of Croatia

Republic of Cuba pn
République de Cuba
official name of Cuba

Republic of Cyprus pn
République de Chypre
official name of Cyprus

Republic of Côte d'Ivoire pn
République de Côte d'Ivoire
official name of Côte d'Ivoire

Republic of Equatorial Guinea pn
République de Guinée équatoriale
official name of Equatorial Guinea

Republic of Estonia pn
République d'Estonie
official name of Estonia

Republic of Finland pn
République de Finlande
long form of Finland

Republic of Ghana pn
République du Ghana
official name of Ghana

Republic of Guinea-Bissau pn
République de Guinée-Bissau
official name of Guinea-Bissau

Republic of Hungary pn
République de Hongrie
former official name of Hungary

Republic of Iceland pn
République d'Islande
conventional descriptive name of Iceland

Republic of India pn
République de l'Inde
official name of India

Republic of Indonesia pn
République d'Indonésie
official name of Indonesia

Republic of Iraq pn
République d'Irak République d'Iraq
official name of Iraq

Republic of Ireland /ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
République d'Irlande
country

Republic of Kazakhstan pn
République du Kazakhstan
sovereign state

Republic of Korea pn
République de Corée
country

Republic of Kosovo pn
République du Kosovo
official name of Kosovo

Republic of Latvia pn
République de Lettonie
Official name of Latvia

Republic of Letters pn
République des Lettres
the intellectual community in the late 17th and 18th centuries in Europe and the Americas

Republic of Lithuania pn
République de Lituanie
Official name of Lithuania

Republic of Maldives pn
République des Maldives
country

Republic of Malta pn
République de Malte
official name of Malta

Republic of Mauritius pn
République de Maurice
Official name of Mauritius

Republic of Nicaragua pn
république du Nicaragua
official name of Nicaragua

Republic of North Macedonia pn
République de Macédoine du Nord
Republic of North Macedonia

Republic of Peru pn
République du Pérou

Republic of Poland pn
République de Pologne
official name of Poland

Republic of San Marino pn
République de Saint-Marin
official name of San Marino

Republic of Serbia pn
République de Serbie
official name of Serbia

Republic of Seychelles pn
République des Seychelles
official name of Seychelles

Republic of Sierra Leone pn
République de Sierra Leone

Republic of Singapore pn
République de Singapour
official name of Singapore

Republic of Slovenia pn
République de Slovénie
official name of Slovenia

Republic of South Africa pn
République d'Afrique du Sud
official name of South Africa

Republic of South Sudan pn
République du Soudan du Sud
official name of South Sudan

Republic of South Vietnam pn
république du Sud Viêt Nam
underground government in South Vietnam

Republic of Suriname pn
République du Surinam République du Suriname
official name of Suriname

Republic of Tajikistan pn
République du Tadjikistan
official name of Tajikistan

Republic of Texas /ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk əv ˈtɛk.səs/ pn
République du Texas
former sovereign state

Republic of The Gambia pn
République de Gambie
official name of Gambia

Republic of Turkey pn
République de Turquie République turque
former official name of the country of Turkey

Republic of Türkiye pn
République de Türkiye
official name of the country of Turkey

Republic of Uzbekistan pn
République d'Ouzbékistan
official name of Uzbekistan

Republic of Vanuatu /rəˈpʌblɪk əv ˌvænuːˈaːtuː/ pn
République de Vanuatu
official name of Vanuatu

Republic of Zaire pn
République du Zaïre
official name of Zaire

Republic of the Congo pn
République du Congo
country

Republic of the Marshall Islands pn
république des Îles Marshall
official name

Republic of the Philippines pn
République des Philippines
country in Southeast Asia

Republic of the Sudan pn
République du Soudan
official name of Sudan

Republican adj
républicain
pertaining to the Republican Party

Republican n
républicain républicaine
supporter of the Republican Party of the U.S.

Republika Srpska /ɹɪˈpʊblɪkə ˈsɜː(ɹ)pskə/ pn
République serbe de Bosnie
Entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina

Resurrection pn
résurrection
resurrection of Jesus

Reticulum pn
Réticule
small constellation of the southern summer sky

Reuben /ˈɹu.bən/ /ˈɹuː.bən/ pn
Ruben
first son of Jacob
male given name

Reuleaux triangle n
triangle de Reuleaux
figure consisting of three circular arcs

Reunionese adj
réunionnais
of, from or pertaining to Réunion

Reunionese n
réunionnais réunionnaise
person of or from Réunion

Reutemann pn
Reutemann
surname

Revelation pn
Apocalypse Révélation
book of Bible

Reverend /ˈɹɛvəɹənd/ /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ n
Révérend
honorary title added to the names of Christian clergy

Revised Romanization of Korean pn
Romanisation révisée du coréen
Romanization standard for Korean

Rexism pn
rexisme
a fascist movement in Belgium

Rexist adj
rexiste
of, pertaining to or advocating Rexism

Rexist n
rexiste
a follower or advocate of Rexism.

Reykjaviker n
Reykjavikois Reykjavikoise
inhabitant of Reykjavík

Reykjavík /ˈɹeɪk.jə.vɪk/ /ˈɹɛk.jə.vɪk/ pn
Reykjavík
capital of Iceland

Reynard /ˈɹɛnɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈɹɛnə(ɹ)d/ pn
Renart
name in European folklore for the red fox

Reynold pn
Renaud
male given name

Rhaeto-Romance /ˌɹiːtəʊɹə(ʊ)ˈmans/ pn
rhéto-roman
a group of related Romance languages

Rhea /ˈɹiː.ə/ pn
Rhéa
goddess
moon

Rhemish /ˈɹiːmɪʃ/ adj
rémois

Rhene /ˈhɹiːniː/ /ˈɹiːniː/ [ˈɹ̥iːniː] pn
Rhènè
nymph, paramour of Locrian king Oïleus, disputed mother by him of Medon or Ajax

Rhenish /ˈɹɛnɪʃ/ adj
rhénan
pertaining to the river Rhine

Rhine /ɹaɪn/ pn
Rhin
river that flows through Europe

Rhineland /ˈɹaɪnlænd/ pn
Rhénanie
land on both sides of the river Rhine

Rhineland-Palatinate pn
Rhénanie-Palatinat
state

Rhodanian /ɹəʊˈdeɪni.ən/ adj
rhodanien
of or aboriginal to the Rhône valley

Rhodanian /ɹəʊˈdeɪni.ən/ n
Rhodanien
inhabitant of the Rhône valley

Rhode pn
Rhodé
the oldest Oceanid

Rhodes /ɹoʊdz/ /ɹəʊdz/ pn
Rhodes
capital of the Dodecanese
island

Rhodesia /ɹoʊˈdiːʒə/ /ɹəʊˈdiːʃə/ pn
Rhodésie
historical name of Zimbabwe

Rhodesian adj
rhodésien
from Rhodesia

Rhodesian Ridgeback n
chien de Rhodésie à crête dorsale
breed of dog

Rhodian adj
rhodien rhodienne
of Rhodes

Rhodian n
Rhodien Rhodienne
Someone from the island of Rhodes

Rhone pn
Rhône
river

Rhuddanian pn
Rhuddanien
subdivision of the Silurian period

Rhône pn
Rhône
department

Rhône-Alpes pn
Rhône-Alpes
former region of France

Riau Islands pn
Îles Riau
province of Indonesia

Richard /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.əd/ /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.ɚd/ pn
Richard
male given name

Richard's pipit n
pipit de Richard
Anthus richardi

Richmond /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.mənd/ pn
Richmond
capital of Virginia

Richter scale pn
échelle de Richter
logarithmic scale

Ricker pn
Ricker

Ricœur pn
Ricœur
surname of French origin

Rida pn
Rida
stream in Belgium

Riemann surface n
surface de Riemann
manifold

Riemannian manifold n
variété riemannienne
real, smooth differentiable manifold equipped with a Riemannian metric

Riendeau pn
Riendeau

Rieti pn
Rieti
capital of the province of Rieti

Riga /ˈɹiːɡə/ pn
Riga
capital of Latvia

Rigel /ˈɹaɪd͡ʒəl/ pn
Rigel
star

Righteous Among the Nations adj
Juste parmi les nations
non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust

Rijeka /ɹiˈjɛkə/ /ɹiːˈɛkə/ /ɹɪˈjɛkə/ pn
Rijeka Fiume
coastal city in Croatia

Rimbaldian adj
rimbaldien
relating to Rimbaud

Rimini pn
Rimini
a resort town in Italy
province of Italy

Rindt pn
Rindt

Ring of Fire pn
ceinture de feu
area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity

Rio Grande do Norte /ˈɹiːəʊ ˈɡɹɑːndi dəʊ ˈnɔː(ɹ)ti/ pn
Rio Grande do Norte
state in north-eastern Brazil

Rio Grande do Sul pn
Rio Grande do Sul
state in southern Brazil

Rio de Janeiro /ˈɹiːəʊ de ʒəˈneəɹəʊ/ /ˈɹiːəʊ dɪ ʒəˈnɪəɹəʊ/ pn
Rio de Janeiro
municipality
state

Ripuarian /ˌɹɪp.juˈɛə.ɹɪən/ /ˌɹɪp.juˈɛɹ.i.ən/ adj
franc ripuaire
pertaining to a/the tribal Ripuarian(s)
francique ripuaire
pertaining to dialect

Ripuarian /ˌɹɪp.juˈɛə.ɹɪən/ /ˌɹɪp.juˈɛɹ.i.ən/ n
Franc ripuaire
member of a section of the Frankish people

Ripuarian /ˌɹɪp.juˈɛə.ɹɪən/ /ˌɹɪp.juˈɛɹ.i.ən/ pn
francique ripuaire
West Germanic dialect

Rivard pn
Rivard

Rivne pn
Rivne
city

Riyadh /ɹiˈjɑːd/ pn
Riyad Riad
capital of Saudi Arabia

Rizzuto /ɹɪtˈsuːtəʊ/ pn
Rizzuto

Roadian pn
Roadien
subdivision of the Permian period

Roaix pn
Roaix
a village in Vaucluse, France

Robert /ˈɹɑb.ɚt/ /ˈɹɒb.ət/ pn
Robert
given name

Roberta pn
Roberte
female given name

Robeson Channel pn
passage Robeson
strait

Robespierrism n
robespierrisme

Robespierrist adj
robespierriste

Robichaud pn
Robichaud

Robichaux pn
Robichaux

Robicheau pn
Robicheau

Robicheaux pn
Robicheaux

Robillard pn
Robillard

Robin /ˈɹɑbɪn/ /ˈɹɒbɪn/ pn
Robin
Male given name

Robin Hood /ˈɹɑbɪn hʊd/ /ˌɹɒbɪn ˈhʊd/ pn
Robin des Bois
legendary outlaw

Roblox pn
Roblox
the game Roblox

Robur Carolinum pn
Chêne de Charles

Rocco pn
Roch
male given name

Roche limit n
limite de Roche
distance of a satellite from its parent body at which its internal gravitational forces exactly balance the external tidal forces

Rochefort pn
Rochefort
city in Charente-Maritime

Rochegude pn
Rochegude

Rockall /ˈɹɑk.ɑl/ /ˈɹɑk.ɔl/ /ˈɹɒk.ɔːl/ pn
Rockall

Rocky Mountains pn
Rocheuses montagnes Rocheuses
mountain range

Rodnovery pn
rodnovérie
Slavic paganism and neopaganism

Roermond pn
Ruremonde
city in the Netherlands

Roger /ˈɹɑ.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒd͡ʒ.ə/ pn
Roger
male given name

Rojava pn
Rojava
region in northern and northeastern Syria

Roland pn
Roland
male given name

Rom /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ n
Rom Rrom bohémien gitan tsigane
a member of the Romani people

Roma pn
Roma Rroms
the Romani people

Romagna pn
Romagne
a historical region in northern Italy that formed part of modern Emilia-Romagna

Romagnol /ˌɹoʊməˈnjoʊl/ pn
romagnol
a Romance language

Romaic adj
romaïque
of or pertaining to modern Greece

Romaine lettuce n
laitue romaine romaine
Lactuca sativa longifolia

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ adj
romain
of or from Rome
upright, as opposed to oblique or italic
of or from the Roman Empire

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ n
Romain Romaine
a native or resident of Rome

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ pn
Romain
male given name

Roman Catholic Church pn
Église catholique apostolique romaine Église catholique romaine
Catholic Church

Roman Empire /ˈɹoʊmən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ /ˈɹəʊmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Empire romain
ancient Latin empire

Roman chair n
chaise romaine

Roman law n
droit romain
legal system of Ancient Rome

Roman numeral n
chiffre romain
numeral represented by letters

Roman numerals n
chiffres romains
system of numerals

Roman road n
voie romaine
road built by the Romans

Roman shade n
store romain
type of window shade

Romance adj
roman
of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin

Romance language n
langue romane
language descended from Latin

Romandy pn
Romandie
French-speaking Switzerland

Romanesque /ˌɹoʊməˈnɛsk/ /ˌɹəʊməˈnɛsk/ adj
roman
Applied to the debased style of the later Roman empire

Romani /ɹəˈmɑː.ni/ /ˈɹoʊ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɑ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒm.ni/ /ˈɹəʊ.mə.ni/ pn
romani tsigane
language

Romania /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Roumanie
South-Eastern European country

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
roumain
of or relating to Romania, its people, or language

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ n
Roumain Roumaine roumain
native of Romania
roumain Roumain
official language of Romania

Romanianization n
roumanisation

Romanic adj
romain
of Rome and or Romans

Romanicist n
romaniste
Romanicist

Romanization /ˌɹəʊmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
romanisation transcription en caractères romains
putting text into the Latin (Roman) alphabet

Romanoff pn
Romanov
imperial dynasty

Romans /ˈɹoʊmənz/ /ˈɹəʊmənz/ pn
Romains
30th sura of the Qur'an
book of the Bible

Romansch /ɹoʊˈmænʃ/ /ɹoʊˈmɑnʃ/ /ɹə(ʊ)ˈmanʃ/ pn
romanche
the Romance language

Romanticism pn
romantisme
artistic and intellectual movement

Romaphobia /ˌɹoʊ.məˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌɹəʊ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ n
rromophobie
fear, dislike or hate of Roma people

Rome /ɹoʊm/ /ɹum/ /ɹəʊm/ pn
Rome
city, capital of Italy
empire

Rome wasn't built in a day proverb
Paris ne s'est pas fait en un jour Rome ne s'est pas faite en un jour
it takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive

Romeo /ˈɹoʊmioʊ/ pn
Roméo
character in Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet pn
Roméo et Juliette
the tragedy

Romulus /ˈrɒmjʊləs/ pn
Romulus
legendary founder of Rome

Ronald /ˈɹɑnəld/ /ˈɹɒnəld/ pn
Ronald
male given name

Ronan pn
Ronan
male given name

Rondônia /ɹɒnˈdəʊnɪə/ pn
Rondônia
state in north-western Brazil

Roof of the World pn
toit du monde
the high mountainous regions in Asia

Roquefort n
roquefort
blue cheese made from sheep's milk, produced in France

Roquefort-sur-Soulzon pn
Roquefort-sur-Soulzon
commune

Roraima /ɹəʊˈɹaɪmə/ pn
Roraima
state of northern Brazil

Rorschach test /ˈɹɔɹʃək tɛst/ /ˈɹɔɹˌʃæk tɛst/ /ˈɹɔːʃæk tɛst/ /ˈɹɔːʃɑːk tɛst/ n
test de Rorschach
method of psychological evaluation that uses subject's interpretations of inkblots

Rosalie pn
Rosalie
female given name

Rosaline pn
Roseline Roselyne
female given name

Rosamund /ˈroʊzəmənd/ /ˈrɒzəmənd/ pn
Rosemonde
female given name

Rosberg pn
Rosberg

Rose pn
Rose
female given name

Rosemary /ˈɹoʊzməɹi/ /ˈɹoʊzˌmɛəɹi/ /ˈɹəʊzməɹi/ /ˈɹəʊzˌmɛːɹi/ pn
Rose-Marie
female given name

Rosemont pn
Rosemont

Rosemount pn
Rosemont

Rosetta Stone pn
Pierre de Rosette
large inscribed stone

Rosh Hashanah /ˌɹɑʃ (h)əˈʃɑnə/ /ˌɹɒʃ həˈʃɑːnə/ pn
Roch Hachana
Jewish holiday

Rosicrucian adj
rosicrucien
related to Rosicrucianism

Rosicrucian n
rosicrucien rosicrucienne
member of Rosicrucian Order

Ross River fever n
fièvre de la Ross River polyarthrite épidémique

Ross River virus n
virus de la Ross River

Ross's gull n
mouette rosée
Rhodostethia rosea

Rostov pn
Rostov
Rostov Veliky, Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia

Rostov-on-Don pn
Rostov-sur-le-Don
city in Russia

Rotarian /ɹoʊˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ /ɹəʊˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ n
rotarien rotarienne
member of a Rotary Club

Rotterdammer n
rotterdamien rotterdamienne rotterdamois rotterdamoise
person from Rotterdam

Rottweiler /ˈɹɒtvaɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹɒtwaɪlə(ɹ)/ n
rottweiler
breed of dog

Roubaisian /ɹoʊˈbeɪzɪən/ /ɹoʊˈbeɪʒən/ n
Roubaisien Roubaisienne
Someone from Roubaix

Roubaix /ɹoʊˈbeɪ/ /ɹuˈbeɪ/ pn
Roubaix
city in Hauts-de-France

Rouen pn
Rouen
a city in France

Rouget's rail n
râle de Rouget
bird

Round Table pn
Table ronde
King Arthur's table

Rousseau /ɹuˈsoʊ/ /ˈɹuːsəʊ/ pn
Rousseau
surname

Rousseauian /ɹuˈsoʊɪən/ /ɹuːˈsəʊɪən/ adj
Rousseau-esque Rousseauesque rousseauesque
of or relating to the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Roussillon /ˌɹuːsiːˈjoʊn/ /ˌɹuːsiːˈjən/ pn
Roussillon
region of Occitanie

Roussillonese adj
roussillonnais
of or related to the Roussillon dialect of Catalan
of or related to the Roussillon region of southern France

Roussillonese n
Roussillonnais
A person from Roussillon

Rovaniemi /ˈɹəʊvənɪəmɪ/ pn
Rovaniemi
city and municipality in Lapland

Roxana pn
Roxane
female given name
the wife of Alexander the Great

Roy G. Biv /ɹɔɪ d͡ʒiː bɪv/ pn
VIBUJOR
mnemonic

Roya pn
Roya
river and associated valley

Royal Navy pn
Royal Navy marine britannique
British navy

Rozier pn
Rozier

Rt. Hon. adj
très hon.

Rube Goldberg machine n
usine à gaz
comically overcomplicated machine

Rubenid adj
roubénide roupénide
of or pertaining to the Rubenids

Rubicon /-k(ə)n/ /ˈɹubəˌkɑn/ /ˈɹuːbɪkɒn/ pn
Rubicon
small river in northeastern Italy

Rubik's cube n
Rubik's Cube Cube de Rubik
cubical mechanical puzzle

Rubyist n
Rubyiste

Rudnik pn
Roudnik
district of Vorkuta

Rudolph /ˈɹuːdɒ(l)f/ pn
Rodolphe
male given name

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer pn
Rudolphe le renne au nez rouge
the red-nosed reindeer

Rumelange pn
Rumelange
city

Rumpelstiltskin pn
Barbichu Broumpristoche Grigrigredinmenufretin Outroupistache Perlimpinpin Tracassin
the fictional dwarf
Grigrigredinmenufretin Nain Tracassin
the fairy tale

Rupelian pn
Rupélien
subdivision of the Oligocene epoch

Ruritanian /ˌɹʊə.ɹɪˈteɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌɹʊɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ni.ən/ adj
Bordurie Poldavie Syldavie
used to describe a fictitious and generic foreign government or person
chimérique
of or having the characteristics of adventure, romance, and intrigue

Ruritanian /ˌɹʊə.ɹɪˈteɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌɹʊɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ni.ən/ n
huron persan
person from the fictional land of Ruritania

Rus /ɹuːs/ /ɹʌs/ pn
Rous' Rus' Ruthénie
medieval East Slavic state
Rus Rus'
people

Ruscism /ˈɹʌʃɪzm/ pn
ruscisme
(politics, neologism, slang, derogatory) Russian fascism

Rusian adj
ruthénien
related to the Rus (people)

Rusio pn
Rusio
a village in Corsica, France

Russenorsk pn
russenorsk russo-norvégien
language

Russia /ˈɹʌʃə/ pn
Russie
country in Eastern Europe and North Asia

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ adj
russe Russe
of or pertaining to Russia
ruthénien russe
of or pertaining to Rus

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ n
Russe russe
person from Russia
ethnic Russian
russe langue de Tolstoï langue russe
Russian (language)

Russian America pn
Amérique russe

Russian Empire pn
Empire de Russie Empire russe
state

Russian Far East pn
Extrême-Orient russe
Russian region

Russian Federation pn
Fédération de Russie
alternative formal name of Russia

Russian Orthodox Church pn
Église orthodoxe de Russie Église orthodoxe russe
one of the autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Christian churches

Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic /ˈɹɐʃən ˈsɐʉviːət fedəɹətɪv ˈsɐʉʃəɫɪst ɹəˈpɐbɫɪk/ /ˈɹʌʃən ˈsoʊvjət ˈfɛdɚˌɹeɪtɪv ˈsəʊʃəlɪst ɹəˈpʌblɪk/ /ˈɹʌʃən ˈsɒvi.ət ˈfɛd(ə)ɹətɪv ˈsəʊʃəlɪst ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
République socialiste fédérative soviétique de Russie
official name for modern day Russia before the collapse of the Soviet Union

Russian bar n
barre russe
gymnastics-style beam held by two porters

Russian doll n
matriochka poupée russe poupée gigogne
wooden doll

Russian oven n
petchka
a type of oven

Russian roulette pn
roulette russe
deadly game with revolver and random spinning

Russianism n
russisme
a word or other feature originating in the Russian language

Russianist n
russiste
a person who studies Russian language, culture or history

Russianness n
russité
quality of being Russian

Russification n
russification
process of making anything Russian

Russki /ˈɹus.ki/ /ˈɹʌs.ki/ n
Popov ruskov russkoff ruskof ruskoff russkof
alternative term for Russian (derogatory)

Russo- /ˈɹuːsoʊ/ /ˈɹʌsoʊ/ prefix
russo-
relating to Russia or Russian

Russo-Japanese adj
russo-japonais
Of or pertaining to both Russia and Japan

Russophilia /ˌɹʌsəˈfɪli.ə/ n
russophilie
a strong interest in the country, culture, or people of Russia

Russophobe /ˈɹuːsəfoʊ̯b/ /ˈɹʌsə(ʊ̯)fəʊ̯b/ /ˈɹʌsəfoʊ̯b/ n
russophobe
one who hates or fears Russians

Russophobia n
russophobie
the fear or hatred of Russia or Russians

Russophone adj
russophone
Russian-speaking

Russophone n
russophone
someone who speaks Russian

Rusyn /ˈruːsɪn/ n
Rusin Rusyn Carpato-ruthène Rusnak Rusniak Ruthène
member of a people

Rusyn /ˈruːsɪn/ pn
Rusyn Ruthène
East Slavic language

Ruth /ɹuːθ/ pn
Ruth
female given name
livre de Ruth Ruth
book of the Bible

Ruthenia /ɹuːˈθiː.ni.ə/ pn
Ruthénie
alternative name of Rus

Ruthenian adj
ruthènien
of or related to Ruthenia

Ruthenian pn
ruthènien
West Russian descendant of Old East Slavic - generic

Rutland beauty n
liseron des haies
species of bindweed

Ruy Lopez pn
partie espagnole
a common chess opening

Rwanda /ɹuˈændə/ /ɹuˈɑndə/ /ɹəˈwændə/ /ɹəˈwɑndə/ /ɹəˈwɒndə/ pn
Rwanda Ruanda
country

Rwanda-Rundi pn
kinyarwanda-kirundi rwanda-rundi

Rwandan adj
rwandais rouandais
of, from, or pertaining to Rwanda, the Rwandan people or language

Rwandan n
Rwandais Rouandais
a person from Rwanda or of Rwandan descent

Ryan /ˈɹaɪən/ pn
Rayan Ryan
male given name

Ryazan pn
Riazan
city in Russia

Ryugu pn
Ryugu
an asteroid

Ryukyuan /ˈɹjuːkjuːən/ pn
ryūkyū, ryūkyūan, ryūkyūais, ryūkyūïen
language of Ryukyu

Rzeczpospolita /ʒɛt͡ʃˌpɒspəˈlaɪtə/ /ʒɛt͡ʃˌpɒsˈpɒlɪtə/ pn
Rzeczpospolita
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth

Réunion /ɹeɪ.uːniˈɒn/ /ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ pn
Réunion La Réunion
Overseas department of France

Rüppell's warbler n
fauvette masquée
Sylvia ruppeli

S-train n
Réseau Express Régional
commuter rail/metro system within a metropolitan area

SARS n
SRAS
severe acute respiratory syndrome

SBM n
PME
small to medium business

SCART /skɑːt/ pn
SCART
French-originated standard and associated 21-pin connector for connecting audiovisual equipment

SCTS n
NECM
sea cadet training ship

SEZ n
ZES
Special Economic Zone

SIM card n
carte SIM
small, removable card which stores mobile phone data

SIRC pn
CSARS
acronym of Security Intelligence Review Committee

SIU pn
UES
special investigation unit

SME n
PME
Small and Medium-sized Enterprise

SMS /ˌɛs ɛm ˈɛs/ n
SMS texto
a text message sent on a cell phone

SNAFU /snæˈfuː/ /ˈsnɑːfuː/ n
bordel merdier
ridiculously chaotic situation

SOB /ˌɛs oʊ ˈbi/ n
fdp
son of a bitch (abbreviation)

SPCUM pn
SPCUM
Montreal Urban Community police service

SPVM pn
SPVM
police of Montreal, Quebec, Canada

SQ pn
SQ
Sûreté de Québec

SRP n
PDS
suggested retail price

SSBN n
SNLE
submarine

SSR n
RSS
abbreviation of Soviet Socialist Republic

ST v
ST
steam

STD n
MST IST
sexually transmitted disease

STEM n
STIM
acronym of science, technology, engineering, mathematics

SUV /suv/ /ˌɛs.juˈvi/ /ˌɛs.juːˈviː/ n
SUV TTL VUS
sport utility vehicle

SV n
B/V
sailing vessel

SWIFT /swɪft/ pn
SWIFT
Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication

Saakashvili pn
Saakachvili
surname

Saane pn
Sarine
river

Saar /sɑː/ /zɑː/ pn
Sarre
river in France and Germany

Saarbrücken pn
Sarrebruck
capital city of Saarland

Saarburg pn
Sarrebourg
city in Rhineland-Palatinate

Saaremaa pn
Sarema
island and county

Saarland pn
Sarre
state

Sabatier pn
Sabatier

Sabattier pn
Sabattier

Sabbatarian n
sabbataire sabbatiste
seventh-day Sabbatarian, Sabbath-keeper, Saturday-keeper
sixth-day Sabbatarian, Friday-keeper

Sabbatarianism /sabəˈtɛːɹɪənɪzm̩/ n
sabbatisme
Sabbath observance, Sabbathkeeping

Sabbath /ˈsæbəθ/ n
dimanche
Sunday (most denominations of Christianity)
sabbat chabbat shabbat
Saturday (Judaism, some denominations of Christianity)
sabbat esba
witches' Sabbath

Sabbath-day n
jour du Chabbat jour du Sabbat jour du Schabbat jour du Shabbat jour du chabbat jour du sabbat
Sabbath day, Sabbath-day, day of the Sabbath

Sabia pn
Sabia

Sabian n
sabéen

Sabina pn
Sabine Sabrina Sébrina
female given name

Sable Island pn
Île de Sable
island

Sachertorte / ˈzɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈsɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈzaxəˌtɔːtə/ n
Sachertorte tarte Sacher
type of chocolate torte

Sacramento pn
Sacramento
Sacramento, the capital city of California

Safaitic pn
safaïtique ṣafaïtique

Safavid adj
safavide
relating to the Safavid dynasty

Safavid n
Safavide
member of the Safavid dynasty

Safi pn
Safi
city in Morocco

Sagitta /səˈd͡ʒɪt.ə/ /səˈɡɪt.ə/ pn
Flèche
constellation

Sagittarius /ˌsadʒɪˈtɛːrɪəs/ /ˌsædʒəˈtɛriəs/ n
Sagittaire
Someone with a Sagittarius star sign

Sagittarius /ˌsadʒɪˈtɛːrɪəs/ /ˌsædʒəˈtɛriəs/ pn
Sagittaire
astrological sign
constellation

Saguenay pn
Saguenay

Saguenean adj
saguenéen
pertaining to the Saguenay

Saguenean n
Saguenéen Saguenéenne
native or inhabitant of Saguenay

Sagueneen n
Saguenéen

Sagueneenne n
Saguenéenne

Sagunto pn
Sagonte
town in Spain

Sahara /səˈhɑɹə/ /səˈhɑːɹə/ /səˈhɛɹə/ pn
Sahara
desert

Saharan adj
saharien
related to the Sahara desert

Sahrawi /səˈɹɑːwi/ adj
saharaoui sahraoui
related to Western Sahara

Sahrawi /səˈɹɑːwi/ n
Saharaoui Sahraoui
a person from Western Sahara

Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic pn
République Arabe Sahraouie Démocratique
a partially recognised state in Western Sahara

Said /saɪd/ pn
Saïd
male given name

Saigonese adj
Saïgonnais
related to Saigon

Saigonese n
Saïgonnais
person from Saigon

Saint /seɪnt/ /sənt/ n
Saint
title given to a saint

Saint Andrew's cross n
croix de saint André sautoir
cross that has a form of two intersecting oblique bars

Saint Anthony's cross n
croix de Saint-Antoine croix en tau
T-shaped cross

Saint Apollinaire pn
Saint-Apollinaire
St.-Apollinaire, Que, CA

Saint Barbara pn
sainte Barbe
saint

Saint Barthélemy /ˌsæn bɑː(ɹ)ˌteɪlɪˈmiː/ pn
Saint-Barth Saint-Barthélemy
island

Saint Bernard /ˈseɪnt bəɹˈnɑɹd/ /ˈsənt ˈbəɹnəd/ n
saint-bernard chien du mont Saint-Bernard
Saint Bernard breed of Dog

Saint Catherine pn
Sainte-Catherine
Jamaican parish

Saint Charles pn
Saint Charles

Saint Clare pn
Sainte Claire
saint

Saint David's Day pn
fête de la Saint-David
the feast day of Saint David, patron saint of Wales

Saint George /ˈseɪnt ˈdʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ pn
saint Georges
Patron saint of England and several other places

Saint Helena /seɪnt həˈliːnə/ pn
Sainte-Hélène
island in the Atlantic Ocean

Saint Helier /ˈhɛliəɹ/ pn
Saint-Hélier
capital of Jersey

Saint John /ˈseɪnt ˈd͡ʒɒn/ pn
Saint John
port city in Canada

Saint Kitts and Nevis /seɪnt ˌkɪts ən ˈniː.vɪs/ pn
Saint-Christophe-et-Niévès Saint-Christophe-et-Nevis
a country in the Caribbean

Saint Lawrence River pn
Fleuve Saint-Laurent
river

Saint Lucia /seɪnt ˈluː.ʃə/ pn
Sainte-Lucie
country in the Caribbean

Saint Lucian adj
lucien lucienne saint-lucien saint-lucienne
Of, or pertaining to, Saint Lucia or its culture or people

Saint Lucian n
Saint-Lucien Saint-Lucienne
Someone from Saint Lucia or of Saint Lucian descent

Saint Martin /ˌseɪnt ˈmɑɹ.tən/ /ˌseɪnt ˈmɑɹ.tɪn/ /ˌseɪnt ˈmɑː.tɪn/ pn
Saint-Martin
island in the Caribbean

Saint Mary /ˈseɪnt ˈmɛə.ɹi/ pn
sainte Marie
Mary, mother of Jesus

Saint Michael pn
saint Michel
equivalent of Saint Michael

Saint Nicholas pn
saint Nicolas
4th-century Greek bishop, patron of children and mariners

Saint Onge pn
Saint Onge
Placename
Surname

Saint Petersburg /sənt ˈpiːtə(r)zˌbɜː(r)ɡ/ pn
Saint-Pétersbourg
city in Russia

Saint Pierre and Miquelon pn
Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
overseas territory of France

Saint Valentine's Day /ˌseɪntˈvælənˌtaɪnzˌdeɪ/ /ˌsəntˈvælənˌtaɪnzˌdeɪ/ pn
Saint-Valentin
Saint Valentine's Day

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines /seɪnt ˈvɪnt.sənt ən ðə ˈɡɹɛn.əˌdiːnz/ pn
Saint-Vincent-et-Grenadines Saint-Vincent-et-les-Grenadines
country in the Caribbean

Saint-Barnabé pn
Saint-Barnabé
a village in Côtes-d'Armor, France

Saint-Denis pn
Saint-Denis
capital city of Réunion

Saint-Florent pn
Saint-Florent
town in Corsica

Saint-Girons pn
Saint-Girons
town in Ariège, France

Saint-Lizier pn
Saint-Lizier
a village in Ariège, France

Saint-Malo pn
Saint-Malo
city in Brittany

Saint-Pastous pn
Saint-Pastous
a village in Hautes-Pyrénées, France

Saint-Pierre /ˌseɪnt piˈɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌsæ̃ piˈɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Saint-Pierre
capital city of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
commune in Martinique
commune in Réunion

Saint-Pierre and Miquelon pn
Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
department of France

Saint-Pierre-des-Corps /ˌsæ̃ piˈɛə(ɹ) deɪ ˈkɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
commune and town in Centre, France

Saint-Priest pn
Saint-Priest
a city in Lyon Metropolis, France

Saint-Tropez /ˌsæn tɹoʊˈpeɪ/ /ˌsæn tɹəˈpeɪ/ pn
Saint-Tropez
commune and town

Saint-Émilion n
saint-émilion
kind of red wine from Saint-Émilion

Saint-Émilion pn
Saint-Émilion
village and commune of the Gironde department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

Saint-Étienne /ˌsænt ɛtiˈɛn/ pn
Saint-Étienne Sainté
city

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois pn
Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois
a city in Essonne, France

Saintes pn
Saintes
arrondissemente
city in Charente-Maritime
diocese
island chain in Guadeloupe

Saintonge pn
Saintonge
province of France
surname

Saiva n
shivaïte
worshiper of Siva or practicer of Shaivism

Sajjan pn
Sajjan

Sakar pn
Sakar
mountain in Bulgaria

Sakhalin /ˌsækəˈliːn/ /ˌsæx-/ pn
Sakhaline
island in Russia

Sakmarian pn
Sakmarien
subdivision of the Permian period

Saladin /ˈsælədɪn/ pn
Saladin
first sultan of Egypt and Syria and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty

Salafi n
salafiste
adherent of Salafism

Salafism n
salafisme
a Sunni Islamic movement

Salamanca /ˌsæləˈmæŋkə/ pn
Salamanque
city
province

Salamis pn
Salamine
island in the Saronic Gulf

Salazarism n
salazarisme
the politics of Portuguese prime minister António de Oliveira Salazar

Salekhard pn
Salekhard
city in Russia

Salerno pn
Salerne
city
province

Salies-du-Salat pn
Salies-du-Salat
a town in Haute-Garonne, France

Salish /ˈseɪ.lɪʃ/ adj
salishen salishien salishienne
adjective

Salish /ˈseɪ.lɪʃ/ n
salishe
noun

Salish Sea pn
Mer des Salish

Saljuqid adj
saljuqide
of or pertaining to the Saljuqid dynasty

Salmanazar n
salmanazar
bottle of champagne or Burgundy wine

Salon-de-Provence pn
Salon-de-Provence
city

Saluki /səˈɫuki/ n
lévrier persan sloughi
Saluki breed of dog

Salvador /ˈsælvədɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Salvador
Brazilian state capital of Bahia

Salvadoran adj
salvadorien
of or pertaining to El Salvador

Salvadoran n
Salvadorien
a person from El Salvador

Salvation Army pn
Armée du salut
Protestant Christian church and international charitable organization

Salvationist adj
salutiste
relating to the activities or doctrines of the Salvation Army

Salvationist n
salutiste
member of the Salvation Army

Salzburg /ˈsɑltsbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ /ˈsɔːltsbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Salzbourg
city
modern Austrian state

Salzburgian adj
salzbourgeois
of Salzburg

Salzburgian n
salzbourgeois
person from Salzburg

Salé pn
Salé
city near Rabat

Samantha /səˈmænθə/ [səˈmɛənθə] pn
Samantha
female given name

Samara pn
Samara
city in Russia

Samaria /səˈmæː.ɹɪ.ə/ /səˈmɛə.ɹɪ.ə/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ə/ pn
Samarie
both city and part of ancient Palestine

Samaritan /səˈmæɹɪtən/ /səˈmɛɹɪtən/ adj
samaritain samaritaine
of or relating to Samaria or the Samaritans

Samaritan /səˈmæɹɪtən/ /səˈmɛɹɪtən/ n
Samaritain Samaritaine
a native or inhabitant of Samaria

Samarkand /ˈsæmə(ɹ)kænd/ pn
Samarcande
city in Uzbekistan

Samegrelo pn
Mingrélie
province in the country of Georgia

Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti pn
Mingrélie-et-Haute-Svanétie
region of Georgia

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ adj
same lapon sami
relating to the Sami people or languages

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ n
Sami
member of indigenous people of Lapland

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ pn
same lapon sami
any of the languages of the Sami

Samoa /saː.mo.a/ /səˈmoʊ.ə/ /səˈmoʊə/ /səˈməʊ.ə/ /ˈsaːˌmaʉ̯.ə/ pn
Samoa
Independent State of Samoa

Samoan adj
samoan
of or pertaining to Samoa

Samoan n
Samoan Samoen Samoën Samoïen
person

Samogitia /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃə/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃə/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃə/ pn
Samogitie
Samogitia

Samogitian /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃən/ adj
samogitien
Of, from, or pertaining to the region of Samogitia, or its people

Samogitian /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃən/ pn
samogitien
Baltic language spoken in Samogitia

Samoic adj
samoïque

Samos /ˈseɪ.mɒs/ pn
Samos
a prefecture in the eastern part of the Aegean
an island belonging to the Sporades and a city

Samosata /səˈmɒsətə/ pn
Samosate
city in Commagene

Samothrace pn
Samothrace
island

Samothracian /sæmoʊˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /sæmoʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ /sæməʊˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /sæməʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ n
Samothracien
An inhabitant or a resident of Samothrace

Samoyed /səˈmɔɪ.ɛd/ /ˈsæməjɛd/ n
Samoyède
person
samoyède
dog

Samoyedic /ˈsamɔɪ̯ˌ(j)ɛdɪk/ /ˈsamə(ʊ)ˌjɛdɪk/ /ˈsæmoʊˌjɛdɪk/ /ˈsæmɔɪ̯ˌ(j)ɛdɪk/ /ˈsæməˌjɛdɪk/ adj
samoyède samoyèdes
of or pertaining to these languages

Samoyedic /ˈsamɔɪ̯ˌ(j)ɛdɪk/ /ˈsamə(ʊ)ˌjɛdɪk/ /ˈsæmoʊˌjɛdɪk/ /ˈsæmɔɪ̯ˌ(j)ɛdɪk/ /ˈsæməˌjɛdɪk/ pn
langues samoyèdes samoyède
group of languages

Sampsigeramid n
Sampsigéramide
member of the Sampsigeramid dynasty

Samson /ˈsæmsən/ pn
Samson
Israelite judge
given name

Samtskhe-Javakheti pn
Samtskhé-Djavakhétie
region of Georgia

Samuel /ˈsæmjuəl/ pn
Samuel
biblical person
male given name
one of two books of the Bible

San Franciscan adj
san-franciscain
of or relating to San Francisco

San Franciscan n
Franciscanais Franciscanaise
a native of San Francisco

San Francisco /ˌsæn fɹænˈsɪskoʊ/ /ˌsæn fɹənˈsɪskoʊ/ pn
San Francisco
San Francisco, California city

San Francisco Peaks pn
pics San Francisco
mountain range

San Jose /ˌsæn hoʊˈzeɪ/ /ˌsæn.oʊˈzeɪ/ pn
San José
a city in California, USA

San José pn
San José
the capital of Costa Rica

San Marinese adj
Saint-Marinais saint-marinais

San Marino /ˌsæn məˈɹi.noʊ/ /ˌsæn məˈɹiː.nəʊ/ pn
Saint-Marin
Republic of San Marino
capital city

San Salvador /sæn ˈsælvədɔɹ/ pn
San Salvador
capital of El Salvador

San Sebastián /ˌsæn ˌsɛbəsˈtjɑːn/ pn
Saint-Sébastien
coastal city of Spain

San-Lorenzo pn
San-Lorenzo
a village in Corsica, France

Sanaa pn
Sanaa
capital of Yemen

Sancerre /sɒ̃nˈsɛə(ɹ)/ n
Sancerre
commune
sancerre
French wine

Sanctus pn
Sanctus
liturgical prayer

Sandbian pn
Sandbien
subdivision of the Ordovician period

Sandinista n
sandiniste
member of the Sandinista National Liberation Front

Sandown pn
Sandown

Sandra /ˈsændɹə/ pn
Sandra
female given name

Sandwich tern n
sterne caugek
species of tern, Thalasseus sandvicensis

Sanskrit /ˈsænskɹɪt/ n
sanskrit sanscrit
language

Sanssouci pn
Sanssouci

Santa Catarina pn
Santa Catarina
state in southern Brazil

Santa Claus /ˈsæn.təˌklɑz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔːz/ /ˈsæːn.təˌkloːz/ pn
Père Noël Papa Noël Saint Nicolas
fictional figure

Santa Fe /ˌsæntə ˈfeɪ/ pn
Sainte Foi Sainte Foy
capital city of New Mexico

Santa's workshop n
atelier du Père Noël
mythical structure

Santali n
santal
language

Santiago /sæntiˈɑːɡəʊ/ /sɑntiˈɑɡoʊ/ pn
Santiago Santiago du Chili
city in Chile

Santiago de Compostela pn
Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle
city

Santo Domingo pn
Saint-Domingue
the capital city of the Dominican Republic

Santonian pn
Santonien
subdivision of the Late Cretaceous epoch

Santorini /ˌsantɒˈɹiːnɪ/ /ˌsantəˈɹiːnɪ/ /ˌsæntəˈɹini/ pn
Santorin
Greek island

Sapir-Whorf hypothesis pn
hypothèse Sapir-Whorf hypothèse de Sapir-Whorf
principle that a language's structure affects its speakers' worldview or cognition

Sapphic /ˈsæf.ɪk/ adj
saphique
relating to the Greek poetess Sappho or her poetry

Sappho /ˈsæfəʊ/ pn
Sappho
Greek female name

Sapporo pn
Sapporo
a city of Japan

Saracen /ˈsæɹəˌsən/ n
Sarrasin Sarrazin
Arab or any Muslim, especially one involved in the Crusades
member of a nomadic people from the Sinai near the Roman province of Arabia in the early centuries CE

Saragossan adj
saragossain
from Saragossa

Sarah /ˈse(ɪ).ɹə/ /ˈsæ.ɹə/ /ˈsɑɹ.ə/ /ˈsɛə.ɹə/ /ˈsɛɚ.ə/ /ˈsɛɹ.ə/ /ˈsɛː.ɹə/ pn
Sara
the wife of Abraham
Sarah
given name from Hebrew

Saraiki /səˈ.ɹaɪ.ki/ pn
Saraiki
Indo-Aryan language

Sarajevo /ˌsɑɹəˈjeɪvəʊ/ pn
Sarajevo
city

Saratov pn
Saratov
city

Sardanapalus pn
Sardanapale
King of Assyria

Sardinia /sɑɹˈdɪniə/ /sɑːˈdɪnɪə/ pn
Sardaigne
island of Italy

Sardinian adj
sarde
relating to Sardinia

Sardinian n
Sarde Sardaignois Sardaignoise
person from Sardinia

Sardinian pn
sarde
language

Sargon pn
Sargon
emperor

Sark /sɑɹk/ /sɑːk/ pn
Sercq
island

Sarkozy /sɑɹˈkoʊzi/ /sɑːˈkəʊzi/ pn
Sarkozy
surname

Sarmatia /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃi.ə/ /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃə/ pn
Sarmatie
ancient region in modern Ukraine, southern Russia and the eastern Balkans

Sarmatian /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃi.ə/ /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃə/ adj
sarmate
of or relating to Sarmatia

Sarmatian /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃi.ə/ /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃə/ n
Sarmate
a native or inhabitant of Sarmatia

Sarmatism /ˈsɑɹmətɪzəm/ /ˈsɑːmətɪzəm/ n
sarmatisme
belief that the people of the Polish Commonwealth descended from the ancient Sarmatians

Sarrebourg pn
Sarrebourg
commune in Lorraine

Sarthe pn
Sarthe
département

Sartrean adj
sartrien sartrienne
of Sartre or his works

Sasha pn
Sacha
female given name
male given name

Saskatchewan /səˈskæt͡ʃ.ə.wən/ /səˈskæt͡ʃ.əˌwɑːn/ pn
Saskatchewan
Province in western Canada

Saskatchewanian adj
saskatchewanais saskatchewannais
of or relating to Saskatchewan

Saskatchewanian n
Saskatchewanais Saskatchewanaise Saskatchewannais Saskatchewannaise
an inhabitant of Saskatchewan

Saskatonian /ˌsæs.kə.ˈtoʊ. ni.ən/ adj
saskatonien
of or relating to Saskatoon

Saskatonian /ˌsæs.kə.ˈtoʊ. ni.ən/ n
Saskatonien Saskatonienne
native or inhabitant of Saskatoon

Saskatoon /ˌsæs.kə.ˈtun/ pn
Saskatoon
the largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada

Sasquatch /ˈsæskwæt͡ʃ/ /ˈsæskwɒt͡ʃ/ n
Sasquatch
a hairy humanoid creature

Sassarese /ˈsæsəɹiːz/ /ˈsɑːsəɹiz/ pn
sassarais sassarien
lect

Sassari /ˈsæsəɹi/ /ˈsɑsəɹi/ pn
Sassari
city and province

Sat n
sam.
abbreviation of Saturday

Satan /ˈseɪ.tn̩/ /ˈseɪ.tən/ [ˈseɪ.ʔn̩] pn
Satan
the Devil

Satanism /ˈseɪtənɪzm/ n
satanisme
a religion founded by Anton Szandor LaVey
devil worship

Satanist n
sataniste
one who identifies with Satanism
one who worships Satan

Sato pn
Sato
Japanese surname 佐藤

Satu Mare pn
Satu Mare
city in Romania

Saturday /ˈsætədeɪ/ /ˈsætədi/ /ˈsætəɹdeɪ/ /ˈsætəɹdi/ /ˈsæɾədæɪ/ [ˈsæɾɚdeɪ̯] [ˈsæɾɚdi] adv
samedi
on Saturday

Saturday /ˈsætədeɪ/ /ˈsætədi/ /ˈsætəɹdeɪ/ /ˈsætəɹdi/ /ˈsæɾədæɪ/ [ˈsæɾɚdeɪ̯] [ˈsæɾɚdi] n
samedi
day of the week

Saturn /ˈsæt.ən/ /ˈsæt.ɚn/ pn
Saturne
god
planet

Saturnian /sæ.tɜː(ɹ)n.jən/ n
Saturnien Saturnienne
inhabitant of Saturn

Sauber pn
Sauber
surname

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ /ˈsɔːdi/ adj
saoudien saoudi saoudite
pertaining to Saudi Arabia

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ /ˈsɔːdi/ n
Saoudien Saoudienne
person from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia /ˌsaʊ.di əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/ /ˌsɔː.di əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/ pn
Arabie Saoudite Arabie saoudite
country in the Middle East

Sauer pn
Sûre
river

Saul /sɑl/ /sɔːl/ pn
Saul
Hebrew name of Paul
Saül
first king of Israel

Sault Ste. Marie /ˈsuː seɪnt məˈɹiː/ pn
Sault Ste. Marie
city in Ontario, Canada

Saulteaux pn
saulteaux
nation

Sauvagnac pn
Sauvagnac
a village in Charente, France

Sauvagnas pn
Sauvagnas
a village in Lot-et-Garonne, France

Sauvignac pn
Sauvignac
a village in Charente, France

Sauytbay pn
Sauytbay
surname

Sava pn
Save
river

Save pn
Save
river in France
Savé
river in Africa

Savior pn
Sauveur
(Christianity) Jesus Christ

Savoie pn
Savoie
department of France

Savona pn
Savone
capital
province

Savonia pn
Savolaxie Savonie
region of Finland

Savoy /səˈvɔɪ/ pn
Savoie
a historical region of western Europe

Savoy cabbage n
chou de Savoie
cultivar of cabbage

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ adj
saxon
of Saxons, Saxony or Saxon language

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ n
Saxon Saxonne
native or inhabitant of Saxony

Saxony /ˈsæksəni/ pn
Saxe
state

Saxony-Anhalt pn
Saxe-Anhalt
state

Saône /soʊn/ /səʊn/ pn
Saône
French river

Saône-et-Loire pn
Saône-et-Loire
department of France

Scandinavia /skændɪˈneɪvi.ə/ pn
Scandinavie
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ adj
scandinave
of or relating to Scandinavia
of or relating the North Germanic family of languages

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ n
Scandinave
someone from Scandinavia

Scandinavian Peninsula pn
péninsule Scandinave Scandinavie
peninsula in Northern Europe

Scania /ˈskæni.ə/ pn
Scanie
historical region currently part of Sweden occupying the southernmost tip of the Scandinavian peninsula

Scanian adj
scanien
of Scania

Scarborough /ˈskɑɹbəɹoʊ/ pn
Scarborough
district in Toronto

Schaerbeek /ˈskɑɹbeɪk/ pn
Schaerbeek
city in Belgium

Schaffhausen pn
Schaffhouse
canton
city

Scheffer pn
Scheffer

Schefferville pn
Schefferville

Scheherazade /ʃəˈhɛɹəzɑd/ /ʃəˌhɛɹəˈzɑːd(ə)/ pn
Shéhérazade
fictional storyteller
Shéhérazade Schéhérazade
female given name

Scheldt /skɛlt/ /ʃɛlt/ pn
Escaut
river

Schengen Area pn
espace Schengen
group of European countries

Schlegel diagram n
diagramme de Schlegel
projection of a polytope from n-dimensional space to n-1 dimensions

Schlemm's canal n
canal de Schlemm
channel in the eye

Schleswig-Holstein pn
Schleswig-Holstein
state

Schopenhauerian /ˌʃoʊpənhaʊˈɪɹi.ən/ /ˌʃəʊpənhaʊˈɪəɹɪən/ adj
schopenhauerien schopenhauérien
of or relating to Arthur Schopenhauer

Schrödinger's cat pn
chat de Schrödinger
thought experiment

Schuman pn
Schuman

Schumann pn
Schumann

Schumannian adj
schumannien
of or pertaining to Robert Schumann

Schwartz pn
Schwartz
surname

Schwyz pn
Schwytz
town
Schwyz
canton

Scientologist n
scientologue
follower of Scientology

Scientology pn
scientologie
belief system developed by L. Ron Hubbard

Scorpio /ˈskɔːpɪəʊ/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪoʊ/ pn
Scorpion
astrological sign

Scorpius /ˈskɔːpɪəs/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪəs/ pn
Scorpion
constellation

Scot /ˈskɑt/ /ˈskɒt/ /ˈskɔʔ/ n
Écossais Écossaise
a person born in or native to Scotland

Scotch /skɑt͡ʃ/ /skɒt͡ʃ/ n
scotch
uncountable: whisky made in Scotland

Scotch /skɑt͡ʃ/ /skɒt͡ʃ/ pn
Écossais
people of Scotland

Scotch mist n
gaillet des bois
Galium sylvaticum

Scotland /ˈskɑt.lənd/ /ˈskɒt.lənd/ /ˈskɔʔ.lənd/ pn
Écosse
country in northwest Europe to the north of England

Scotland Yard pn
Scotland Yard
headquarters of the Criminal Investigation Department of the London Metropolitan Police Force

Scots /skɒts/ adj
écossais
Scottish

Scots /skɒts/ pn
écossais scots
Lowland Scots language

Scots pine n
pin sylvestre
a pine tree

Scotsman /ˈskɑts.mən/ n
Écossais
a man from Scotland

Scottish /ˈskɑ.ɾɪʃ/ /ˈskɒt.ɪʃ/ /ˈskɔt.ɪʃ/ [ˈskɔɾ.ɪʃ] adj
écossais
of a person
of or pertaining to Scotland

Scottish /ˈskɑ.ɾɪʃ/ /ˈskɒt.ɪʃ/ /ˈskɔt.ɪʃ/ [ˈskɔɾ.ɪʃ] n
Écossais
the people of Scotland

Scottish English pn
anglais écossais
English variety spoken in Scotland

Scottish Gaelic pn
gaélique écossais
The Gaelic language of Scotland

Scottish crossbill n
bec-croisé d'Écosse
Loxia scotica

Scout's honor interjection
parole de scout
interjection

Scouts pn
scoutisme
worldwide youth movement
scouts
members of that movement collectively

Scrabble /ˈskɹæ.bəl/ pn
Scrabble
board game with interlocking words

Scrabbler n
scrabbleur scrabbleuse
a Scrabble player

Sculptor pn
Sculpteur
constellation

Scutum pn
Écu de Sobieski
constellation

Scylla /ˈsɪlə/ pn
Scylla
personification of the rock

Scythia /ˈsɪði.ə/ /ˈsɪθi.ə/ pn
Scythie
region of Central Eurasia

Scythian /ˈsɪði.ən/ /ˈsɪθi.ən/ adj
scythe
relating to Scythia or Scythians

Scythian /ˈsɪði.ən/ /ˈsɪθi.ən/ n
Scythe
an inhabitant of Scythia

Scythian /ˈsɪði.ən/ /ˈsɪθi.ən/ pn
scythe
Eastern Iranian language of Scythians

Sderot pn
Sdérot
city

Sea of Azov /ˈsiː əv ˈɑːzɒv/ pn
mer d'Azov mer d’Azov
sea

Sea of Cortez pn
mer de Cortés
body of water

Sea of Galilee pn
lac de Tibériade mer de Galilée
lake in northern Israel

Sea of Japan pn
mer du Japon
the sea between Japan and the rest of Asia

Sea of Marmara pn
mer de Marmara
a deep inland sea in north-western Turkey

Sea of Okhotsk /ˌsiː əv əˈxɒtsk/ pn
mer d'Okhotsk
sea

Sea of Tranquility pn
Mer de la Tranquillité

Sealand pn
Sealand principauté de Sealand
the Principality of Sealand

Seattle /siˈætl̩/ [-ɾɫ] pn
Seattle
city in Washington state, USA

Seb pn
Séb
Cognates of Seb

Sebastian /səˈbæst͡ʃən/ /sɪˈbæs.tʃən/ /sɪˈbæsti.ən/ pn
Sébastien
given name

Seborga pn
Seborga

Second French Empire pn
Second Empire
empire ruled by Napoleon III

Secretary General n
secrétaire général premier secrétaire
chief administrator of an international body

Secretary of State n
secrétaire d'État
any of several senior government positions

Sedna pn
Sedna
planetoid
a goddess

Seediq pn
seediq
an Austronesian language used in Taiwan

Segorbe /sɛˈɡɔːbeɪ/ pn
Segorbe
municipality in Castellón, Spain

Segovia /sɪˈɡəʊviə/ pn
Ségovie
city in Castile and León, Spain

Seine /seɪn/ /sɛn/ pn
Seine
river of northern France

Seine-Maritime pn
Seine-Maritime
department of France

Seine-Saint-Denis pn
Seine-Saint-Denis
department of France

Seine-et-Marne pn
Seine-et-Marne
department of France

Sejm /seɪm/ pn
diète
the lower house of the Polish parliament

Selandian pn
Sélandien
subdivision of the Paleocene epoch

Selangor pn
Selangor
western Malaysian state

Selena /səˈlinə/ /sɪˈliːnə/ pn
Céline Sélène Séléna
female given name

Selene /səˈlini/ /sɪˈliːnɪ/ pn
Séléné
Greek moon goddess

Seleucia /səˈlu.ʃi.ə/ /səˈlu.ʃə/ /sɪˈlu.ʃi.ə/ /sɪˈlu.ʃə/ /sɪˈluː.ʃə/ /sɪˈluː.ʃɪ.ə/ pn
Séleucie
city

Seleucid /səˈluːsɪd/ adj
séleucide
relating to the dynasty

Seleucus /səˈl(j)uːkəs/ pn
Séleucos
Ancient Greek name

Seljuk /sɛlˈd͡ʒuːk/ /ˈsɛld͡ʒuːk/ adj
seldjoukide
Of or pertaining to the Seljuk dynasty

Seljuk /sɛlˈd͡ʒuːk/ /ˈsɛld͡ʒuːk/ pn
Saljuq
The founder of the Seljuk dynasty

Selkup n
Selkoupe
people

Selkup pn
selkoupe
language

Selles-sur-Cher n
Selles-sur-Cher
commune
selles-sur-cher
cheese

Selonia pn
Sélonie
A cultural region in Latvia

Semite /ˈsiː.maɪt/ /ˈsɛ.maɪt/ /ˈsɪ.maɪt/ n
sémite
descendant of any of these peoples

Semitic /səˈmɪt.ɪk/ [səˈmɪɾ.ɪk] adj
sémitique
pertaining to the Semites
pertaining to the Semitic subdivision of Afroasiatic languages

Semitism n
sémitisme

Senate pn
Sénat
Roman senate
Canadian senate
Sénat sénat
legislative body

Seneca /ˈsɛnɪkə/ n
Sénécas Tsonnontouan
tribe

Seneca /ˈsɛnɪkə/ pn
Sénèque
Roman cognomen

Senegal /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɑːl/ /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɔːl/ pn
Sénégal
Republic of Senegal

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ adj
sénégalais
pertaining to Senegal

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ n
Sénégalais Sénégalaise
person from Senegal

Sengouagnet pn
Sengouagnet
a village in Haute-Garonne, France

Senkaku Islands /ˈsɛŋkɑːku ˈaɪləndz/ pn
Îles Senkaku îles Diaoyutai
islands

Senonian n
Sénonien

Seoul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ pn
Séoul
capital of South Korea

Seoulite adj
séoulien séoulite
of or from Seoul

Seoulite n
Séoulien Séoulienne Séoulite
someone from Seoul

Sephardi n
séfarade
a Jew of Iberian ancestry, whose native language was Ladino

Sephardic adj
séfarade
relating to the Sephardi Jews

Sept pn
sept.
abbreviation of September

September /səpˈtɛmbə/ /səpˈtɛmbəɹ/ /sɛpˈtɛmbə/ /sɛpˈtɛmbəɹ/ pn
septembre
ninth month of the Gregorian calendar

Septimania pn
Septimanie
region of Gallia Narbonensis

Septuagesima n
Septuagésime
9th Sunday before Easter

Septuagint /sɛpˈtju.ə.d͡ʒənt/ /sɛpˈtu.ə.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈsɛp.tjʊ.ə.d͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.tə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.t͡ʃə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.t͡ʃʊ.ə.d͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.ʃə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ pn
Septante
an ancient translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek

Seraphina pn
Séraphine
female given name

Serapis pn
Sérapis
Graeco-Egyptian god

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ n
Serbe
person of Serb descent

Serbia /ˈsɜː.bi.ə/ /ˈsɝ.bi.ə/ pn
Serbie
a country in southeastern Europe

Serbia and Montenegro pn
Serbie-et-Monténégro
former country on the Balkan Peninsula

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ adj
serbe
pertaining to Serbia and Serbians
pertaining to the Serbian language

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ n
Serbe serbe
person from Serbia
serbe Serbe
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

Serbo-Croatian /ˌsɜː(ɹ)bəʊkɹəʊˈeɪʃən/ adj
serbo-croate
pertaining to the Serbo-Croatian language

Serbo-Croatian /ˌsɜː(ɹ)bəʊkɹəʊˈeɪʃən/ pn
serbo-croate
South Slavic language

Serbophile adj
Serbophile
Loving Serbia, the Serbian people or Serbian culture

Serbophile n
Serbophile
one who loves Serbia

Serbophilia n
serbophilie

Serbophobia n
serbophobie

Sercquiais /ˈsɛə(ɹ).ki.jeɪ/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ).ki.jeɪ/ pn
normand de Sercq sercquiais
language spoken on Sark

Sergey pn
Sergueï
transliteration of Сергей

Sergipe /sɜː(ɹ)ˈʒiːpi/ pn
Sergipe
state in north-eastern Brazil

Sergius pn
Serge
male given name

Sermon on the Mount pn
Sermon sur la montagne
public discourse given by Jesus

Serpens /ˈsɚpənz/ pn
Serpent
large summer constellation of the northern sky

Serpukhovian pn
Serpukhovien
subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Serravallian pn
Serravallien
subdivision of the Miocene epoch

Sesame Street pn
1, rue Sésame
television show

Set /ˈsɛt/ pn
Seth
Egyptian god

Seth /sɛθ/ pn
Seth
the third son of Adam and Eve

Sevastopol /səˈvæstəpoʊl/ /ˌsɛvəˈstoʊpəl/ pn
Sébastopol
city

Seven Sages pn
Sept sages
seven Ancient Greeks

Seventh-day Adventist n
adventiste du septième jour
member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Seventy pn
Septante
translators of the Septuagint

Severn /ˈsev.ən/ /ˈsɛv.ə(ɹ)n/ /ˈsɛv.ɚn/ pn
Severn
the river

Seversky Donets pn
Severski Donets

Severus pn
Sévère
an ancient Roman cognomen, notably that of Septimius Severus

Seville /səˈvɪl/ pn
Séville
city in Andalusia, Spain

Sevillian adj
sévillan
of or pertaining to Sevilla

Sevillian n
Sévillan Sévillane
someone from Sevilla

Sexagesima n
Sexagésime
8th Sunday before Easter

Sextans pn
Sextant
dim spring constellation of the northern sky

Seychellean adj
seychellois
of, from, or pertaining to Seychelles

Seychellean n
Seychellois Seychelloise
person

Seychelles /seɪˈʃɛl/ /seɪˈʃɛlz/ /ˈseɪʃɛl/ /ˈseɪʃɛlz/ pn
Seychelles
country in East Africa

Seychellois adj
seychellois
from, or pertaining to, the Seychelles

Seychellois n
Seychellois Seychelloise
Someone from the Seychelles of Seychellois descent

Seysses pn
Seysses
a town in Haute-Garonne, France

Sha'ban pn
chaabane
eighth month of the Islamic calendar

Shadow Cabinet n
cabinet fantôme
a senior group of opposition politicians who shadow the members of the government

Shaitan pn
chétane
Iblis, Satan in Islam

Shaivism pn
shivaïsme
a branch of Hinduism focusing on the worship of Shiva

Shakespeare /ˈʃeɪkspɪə/ /ˈʃeɪkspɪɹ/ pn
Shakespeare
English playwright

Shakespearean /ʃeɪkˈspɪəɹi.ən/ /ʃeɪkˈspɪɹi.ən/ adj
shakespearien
pertaining to Shakespeare or his works

Shakespearean sonnet n
sonnet anglais sonnet shakespearien
type of sonnet

Shambhala pn
Shambhala
a holy place

Shan /ʃæn/ /ʃɑn/ n
Shans
Shan people

Shan /ʃæn/ /ʃɑn/ pn
shan
Shan language

Shanghai /ʃæŋˈhaɪ/ /ʃɑŋˈhaɪ/ /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ pn
Shanghaï Shanghai
Chinese municipality and port

Shanghai French Concession pn
concession française de Shanghai

Shanghainese n
Shanghaïais Shanghaïaise Shanghaïen Shanghaïenne
Shanghainese person

Shanghainese pn
shanghaïen
language

Shantou pn
Shantou
a city of China

Shaoxing /ʃaʊˈʃɪŋ/ pn
Shaoxing
city in Zhejiang

Sharon /ˈʃæɹən/ pn
Sharon
female given name

Shaughnessy pn
Shaughnessy

Shaughnessy Village pn
Village Shaughnessy

Shavuot /ʃævuˈɒt/ /ʃɑvuˈoʊt/ /ʃəˈvuːəs/ pn
Chavouot
Jewish holiday

Shawinigan /ʃə.ˈwɪn.ɪ.ɡən/ pn
Shawinigan

Shebekino pn
Chebekino
city

Sheffielder n
Sheffieldien Sheffieldois

Sheinwoodian pn
Sheinwoodien
subdivision of the Silurian period

Shekhawati pn
shekhawati
region in northwestern India

Shekkacho pn
shakacho
language of Ethiopia

Shem pn
Sem
son of Noah

Shemu pn
Chémou

Shennongjia pn
Shennongjia
forestry district in central China

Shenyang /ʃɛnˈjæŋ/ pn
Shenyang
a city of China

Shepherd pn
Pasteur
equivalent surnames

Sherbrooke /ˈʃɝ.bɹʊk/ pn
Sherbrooke
City of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Sherbrookian adj
sherbrookois
pertaining to Sherbrooke

Sherbrookian n
Sherbrookois Sherbrookoise
inhabitant or native of Sherbrooke

Sheremetyevo pn
Cheremetievo
airport in Russia

Sherifian adj
chérifien
all senses

Sherlockian adj
sherlockien
of or pertaining to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes

Sherlockian n
sherlockien
Sherlock Holmes scholar or fan

Sherman necktie /ˈʃɜːmən ˈnɛktaɪ/ /ˈʃɝmən ˈnɛktaɪ/ n
cravate de Sherman
segment of rail that has been heated and twisted into a loop

Sherwood Forest /ˈʃɜːwʊd ˈfɒɹɪst/ /ˈʃɝwʊd ˈfɔɹɪst/ pn
forêt de Sherwood
country park

Shetland Islands pn
Shetland
group of islands

Shevchuk pn
Chevtchouk
transliteration of a Ukrainian surname (also common in Russia)

Shi'a /ˈʃiːə/ pn
chiisme
branch of Islam

Shi'ism /ˈʃiːɪz(ə)m/ n
chiisme
religion of Shi'i Muslims

Shiba Inu /ˌʃiːbə ˈiːnuː/ n
shiba
dog

Shida Kartli pn
Kartlie intérieure
region of Georgia

Shih Tzu /ˈʃiːtsuː/ /ˈʃɪtzuː/ n
shih tzu
small dog breed which originated in China

Shiite /ˈʃiːaɪt/ adj
chiite
of or pertaining to the Shi'a

Shiite /ˈʃiːaɪt/ n
chiite
member of the Shi'a

Shimose powder n
poudre Shimosa
explosive

Shinto /ˈʃɪn.toʊ/ /ˈʃɪn.təʊ/ pn
shinto shintoïsme
religion

Shiraz /ʃɪˈɹɑːz/ n
syrah
variety of black grape

Shiraz /ʃɪˈɹɑːz/ pn
Chiraz
a city in southern Iran

Shoni pn
Shoni

Shor pn
shor
the language spoken by this people

Shoshone /ʃoʊˈʃoʊni/ pn
Shoshones
Amerind people

Shostakovich pn
Chostakovitch
surname

Shota pn
Chota
male given name

Shrove Tuesday n
mardi gras
day before the beginning of Lent

Shulgin /ˈʃʌlɡɪn/ pn
Choulguine
surname

Shumen pn
Choumen
town

Shumsk pn
Choumsk

Shusha pn
Chouchi
a town in Nagorno-Karabakh

Siam /saɪˈæm/ pn
Siam
the former name of Thailand

Siamese adj
siamois
Thai

Siamese n
Siamois Siamoise
Siam inhabitant

Siamese cat n
chat siamois siamois
mammal

Siamese fighting fish n
combattant
a freshwater fish

Siamese twin n
frère siamois sœur siamoise
conjoined twin

Siberia [saɪˈbɪəɹɪə] [saɪˈbɪɹiə] pn
Sibérie
region of Russia

Siberian [saɪˈbɪəɹɪən] [saɪˈbɪɹiən] adj
sibérien
from, of or pertaining to Siberia

Siberian [saɪˈbɪəɹɪən] [saɪˈbɪɹiən] n
Sibérien Sibérienne
person
sibérien
cat

Siberian Husky n
husky de Sibérie husky sibérien
Siberian Husky dog

Siberian accentor n
accenteur montanelle
Prunella montanella

Siberian crane n
grue de Sibérie
Grus leucogeranus

Siberian elm n
orme de Sibérie
tree Ulmus pumila

Siberian grouse n
tétras de Sibérie
Falcipennis falcipennis

Siberian jay n
mésangeai imitateur
Perisoreus infaustus

Siberian rubythroat n
rossignol calliope
Calliope calliope

Siberian stonechat n
tarier de Sibérie
Saxicola maurus

Siberian thrush n
grive de Sibérie
Geokichla sibirica

Siberian tiger n
tigre de Sibérie tigre de l'Amour
Siberian tiger

Siberian weasel n
vison de Sibérie
Mustela sibirica

Sichuan /ˈsɛt͡ʃ.wɑn/ /ˈsɛʃ.wɑn/ /ˈsɪt͡ʃ.wɑn/ pn
Sichuan
a province in China

Sichuanese pn
sichuanais
a Mandarin variety
of or relating to Sichuan

Sicilian adj
sicilien
relating to Sicily or its inhabitants

Sicilian n
Sicilien Sicilienne
person

Sicilian pn
sicilien
language

Sicilian Defence pn
défense sicilienne
chess opening

Sicilian Vespers pn
Vêpres siciliennes
1282 rebellion in Sicily against Anjou rule

Sicily /ˈsɪsɪli/ pn
Sicile
island in the Mediterranean Sea

Sidon pn
Sidon
city state of Phoenicia

Siena /siˈɛnə/ pn
Sienne
city
province

Sienese adj
siennois
of Siena

Sienese n
Siennois Siennoise
person

Sierpinski triangle n
triangle de Sierpiński
a fractal consisting of three copies of itself

Sierra Leone /siˌɛɹə liˈoʊn/ pn
Sierra Leone
Republic of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leonean adj
sierra-léonais sierra-léonaise sierra-léonien sierra-léonienne sierraléonais sierraléonaise
from or of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leonean n
Sierra-Léonais Sierra-Léonaise Sierra-Léonien Sierra-Léonienne Sierraléonais Sierraléonaise
someone from Sierra Leone

Sierre pn
Sierre
municipality in Valais

Sieyèsian adj
sieyèsien

Sikh /siːk/ /sɪk/ adj
sikh
relating to Sikhism

Sikh /siːk/ /sɪk/ n
sikh
an adherent of Sikhism

Sikh Empire pn
Empire sikh
empire

Sikhism /ˈsiːkɪzm̩/ /ˈsɪk-/ pn
sikhisme
religion

Silesia /saɪˈliʒə/ /saɪˈliːziə/ /saɪˈliːʃə/ pn
Silésie
region

Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ adj
silésien
of or pertaining to Silesia

Silesian Voivodeship pn
voïvodie de Silésie
Silesian Voivodeship

Silicon Valley pn
Silicon Valley Vallée du Silicium
nickname for region in San Francisco

Silk Road pn
route de la soie
routes used by silk traders across Europe, Asia and northern Africa

Silla pn
Silla
ancient kingdom in Korea

Silvanus /sɪlˈveɪnəs/ pn
Silvain
biblical character
Sylvain
male given name

Silvia /ˈsɪlvi.ə/ pn
Sylvie
female given name

Silvius pn
Sylve
male given name

Simbirsk pn
Simbirsk
former name of Ulyanovsk

Simferopol /sɪmfəˈɹɒ.pəl/ /ˌsɪmfəˈɹoʊpəl/ pn
Simferopol
city

Simon /ˈsaɪmən/ pn
Simon
male given name
biblical characters

Simon says n
Jacques a dit
children's game

Simone /səˈməʊn/ pn
Simone
female given name

Simoneau pn
Simoneau

Simoneaux pn
Simoneaux

Simonet pn
Simonet

Simplified Chinese pn
caractère chinois simplifié caractère simplifié sinogramme simplifié
simplified character(s)
chinois simplifié
Chinese written using simplified characters

Simran pn
Simran
unisex given name

Sinai /ˈsaɪˌnaɪ/ /ˈsiˌnaɪ/ pn
Sinaï
mountain
peninsula

Sinai Peninsula pn
péninsule du Sinaï
peninsula in Egypt

Sindh /sɪnd/ /sɪnd̪ʱ/ pn
Sind
province of Pakistan

Sindhi /ˈsɪndi/ /ˈsɪnd̪ʱi/ adj
sindhi
pertaining to Sindh

Sindhi /ˈsɪndi/ /ˈsɪnd̪ʱi/ pn
sindhi
language

Sinemurian n
Sinémurien
subdivision of the Jurassic period

Singapore /sɪŋəˈpɔː/ /sɪŋɡəˈpɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋə-/ /ˈsɪŋəpoɹ/ /ˈsɪŋəpɔː/ /ˈsɪŋɡəpɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋʌpɔː/ [-ɔː˦˧] [ˈsɪŋ˧.a˧.pɔ˦] pn
Singapour
An island and city-state in Southeast Asia

Singapore dollar n
dollar de Singapour
official currency of Singapore

Singaporean /ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əˈpɔːɹi.ən/ adj
singapourien
of, from, or pertaining to Singapore

Singaporean /ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əˈpɔːɹi.ən/ n
Singapourien Singapourienne
a person from Singapore

Singlish n
singlish
English-based creole used in Singapore

Singularitarianism pn
singularitarisme

Sinhalese /sɪnhəˈliːz/ /sɪnəˈliːz/ adj
cinghalais
of or pertaining to Sri Lanka

Sinhalese /sɪnhəˈliːz/ /sɪnəˈliːz/ n
Ceylanais Ceylanaise Cingalais Cingalaise Cinghalais Cinghalaise
Sinhalese person
cinghalais
the language

Sinitic /saɪˈnɪtɪk/ /sɪˈnɪtɪk/ adj
chinois sinitique
relating to the group of Chinese languages

Sino- /ˈsaɪnoʊ/ /ˈsaɪnəʊ/ /ˈsɪnoʊ/ /ˈsɪnəʊ/ prefix
sino-
relating to China or Chinese

Sino-Korean adj
sino-coréen
Etymologically from or influenced by Chinese
being both Chinese and Korean

Sino-Korean n
sino-coréen
the Chinese-derived elements in the Korean language

Sino-Tibetan /ˌsaɪnəʊtɪˈbɛtən/ /ˌsɪnəʊtɪˈbɛtən/ adj
sinotibétain
related to China and Tibet
related to Chinese and Tibetan

Sino-Vietnamese adj
sino-vietnamien
pertaining to the Chinese-derived elements in the Vietnamese language

Sino-Vietnamese n
sino-vietnamien
the Chinese-derived elements in the Vietnamese language

Sino-Xenic adj
sinoxénique
related to Chinese readings in Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese borrowings from medieval Chinese

Sinocentrism /ˌsaɪnoʊˈsɛntɹɪzəm/ /ˌsaɪnəʊˈsɛntɹɪzəm/ /ˌsɪ-/ n
sinocentrisme
belief that China was literally the centre of the world

Sinophile n
sinophile
Sinophile

Sinophobia /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
sinophobie
the fear of China or Chinese

Sinophone adj
sinophone
speaking Chinese

Sinophone n
sinophone
a speaker of Chinese

Sinosphere n
sinosphère
regions in East Asia influenced by Chinese culture

Sint Maarten pn
Saint-Martin
Island

Sinto n
Sinto
a member of the Romani subgroup

Sion pn
Sion
capital of Valais, Switzerland

Sioux /suː/ n
Sioux
member of the Sioux tribe

Sioux /suː/ pn
Sioux
tribes
sioux
language group

Siraya /səˈɹaɪ.ə/ pn
siraya
language

Sirius /ˈsɪɹi.əs/ pn
Sirius

Sisyphean /ˌsɪsəˈfiːən/ adj
sisyphien sisyphéen
incessant or incessantly recurring, but futile

Sisyphus /ˈsɪsɪfəs/ pn
Sisyphe
figure

Sitka spruce n
épicéa de Sitka épinette de Sitka
tree of the species Picea sitchensis

Six Nations pn
Six Nations
Six Nations Championship
Six Nations Reserve

Six Nations of the Grand River pn
Réserve des Six Nations

Skopjan n
Skopiote
someone from Skopje

Skopje /ˈskɔpjɛ/ pn
Skopje Skoplje
capital of North Macedonia

Skye pn
Skye
island

Slav /slæv/ /slɑːv/ n
Slave
a member of a group of peoples in Eastern Europe speaking a Slavic language

Slave River pn
Rivière des Esclaves
river in Canada

Slavey /ˈsleɪvi/ pn
Esclave
an Athabascan people
esclave
a language

Slavic /ˈslævɪk/ /ˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
slave slavon
of the Slavs, their culture or languages

Slavic studies n
slavistique
academic discipline

Slavicize v
slaviser

Slavism /ˈslɑːvɪzm/ n
slavisme
a Slavic idiom or phrase

Slavist n
slaviste
specialist in the Slavic languages, literature or culture

Slavo- prefix
slavo-
Slavic

Slavonia pn
Slavonie
region of Croatia

Slavonic /slə.ˈvɒ.nɪk/ adj
slavon
related to Slavonia

Slavonic /slə.ˈvɒ.nɪk/ pn
esclavon paléoslave slavon vieux slave
unrecorded ancestor of Slavic languages

Slavophile n
slavophile
person who is interested in the development and prosperity of the Slavic race

Slavophilia n
slavophilie slavophilisme
ideological commitment to maintaining traditional Slavic culture and values

Sleeping Beauty pn
Belle au bois dormant
main character in this story
La Belle au bois dormant
fairy tale

Slinky n
Ondamania Slinky
Toy spring

Slovak /sləˈvæk/ /sləˈvɑːk/ /ˈsloʊvæk/ /ˈsloʊvɑːk/ [ˈslɑvək] adj
slovaque
of Slovakia or its language

Slovak /sləˈvæk/ /sləˈvɑːk/ /ˈsloʊvæk/ /ˈsloʊvɑːk/ [ˈslɑvək] n
Slovaque slovaque
native of Slovakia
slovaque
language of Slovakia

Slovak Cuvac n
tchouvatch slovaque
Slovak Chuvach

Slovak Republic pn
République slovaque
official name of Slovakia

Slovakia /sloʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ /sloʊˈvɑ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvɑː.ki.ə/ pn
Slovaquie
Slovakia

Slovakophone adj
slovacophone
Slovak-speaking

Slovakophone n
slovacophone
speaker of Slovak

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ adj
slovène
adjective

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ n
Slovène
a person

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ pn
slovène
the language

Slovenia /sloʊˈvi.ni.ə/ /sloʊˈvin.jə/ /sləʊˈviː.ni.ə/ /sləʊˈviːn.jə/ pn
Slovénie
country in Europe

Sloviansk pn
Slaviansk Sloviansk
city

Slovincian /slə(ʊ)ˈvɪnsɪ.ən/ /slə(ʊ)ˈvɪnʃən/ pn
slovince
extinct language of the Slovincian people

Slovio /ˈsloʊ̯vioʊ̯/ pn
slovio
an artificial Slavic language

Slytherin /ˈslɪðəɹɪn/ n
Serpentard
Harry Potter team

Smith /smɪθ/ pn
Lefebvre Lefèvre Lefébure
surnames derived from the equivalents of “smith”

Smoke pn
Fumée
44th sura of the Qur'an

Smolensk pn
Smolensk
city

Smurfette principle n
syndrome de la Schtroumpfette
practice

Smyrna /ˈzmɪɚnɑː/ pn
Smyrne
city

Snake Island pn
île des Serpents
Black Sea island of Ukraine bordering Romania

Snares penguin n
gorfou des Snares
Penguin

Snell's law /snɛlz lɔ/ n
loi de Snell-Descartes de la réfraction
law in optics

Snoopy pn
Snoopy
pet beagle

Snow Queen pn
Reine des neiges
fairy tale character with power over snow and ice

Snow White /snoʊ (h)waɪt/ /snəʊ waɪt/ pn
Blanche-Neige
character from Snow White (Schneewittchen)
character from Snow-White and Rose-Red (Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot)

Sobek pn
Sobek

Sochi /ˈsoʊt͡ʃi/ /ˈsɒt͡ʃi/ pn
Sotchi
city in Russia

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia pn
République fédérative socialiste de Yougoslavie
Yugoslav state that existed from 1943 until 1992

Socialist Republic of Vietnam pn
République socialiste du Viêt Nam
official name of Vietnam

Society of Jesus pn
Compagnie de Jésus
Roman Catholic order

Socinian /soʊˈsɪn.iː.ən/ adj
socinien
pertaining to the Socinians

Socinian /soʊˈsɪn.iː.ən/ n
socinien socinienne
a member of a certain nontrinitarian Christian denomination

Socrates /ˈsɑkɹətiz/ /ˈsɒkɹətiːz/ pn
Socrate
Greek philosopher

Socratic adj
socratique
characteristic of the philosopher Socrates

Socratic irony n
ironie socratique
the practice or act of asking someone a question in order to demonstrate their ignorance

Socratic method pn
maïeutique

Socred n
créditiste
member of the Social Credit Party

Socreds pn
Ralliement créditiste créditiste
diminutive of Social Credit Party

Sod's law /sɒdz lɔ/ pn
loi de l'emmerdement maximum
rule

Sodom /ˈsɑ.dəm/ /ˈsɒ.dəm/ pn
Sodome
city in the Middle East

Sofia /sɒˈfiːə/ /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofia
the capital city of Bulgaria

Sofian n
Sofiote
someone from Sofia

Sogdiana pn
Sogdiane
an ancient Iranian-speaking civilization

Solar System /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ pn
système solaire
the Sun and all the heavenly bodies that orbit around it

Solarian n
Solaire Solarien Solarienne
inhabitant of the Sun

Soledar pn
Soledar
city

Sologne /sə.ˈlɔɪn/ pn
Sologne
natural region of France

Solomon /ˈsɑləmən/ /ˈsɒləmən/ pn
Salomon Solayman
king of Israel

Solomon Islands /ˈsɑ.lə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒl.ə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒləmən ˈaɪləndz/ pn
Îles Salomon Salomon
a country in Melanesia

Solomon's seal n
sceau de Salomon
plant of genus Polygonatum

Solothurn pn
Soleure
canton
city

Solresol pn
Solresol
constructed language whose phonemes are based upon the solfège

Solutrean /səˈlu.tɹi.ən/ adj
solutréen
pertaining to the Solutrean

Solutrean /səˈlu.tɹi.ən/ pn
Solutréen
stage of Paleolithic

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ adj
somalien somali
pertaining to Somalia

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ n
Somalien Somalienne
a person from Somalia or of Somali descent
somali somalien
a language

Somalia /səˈmɑːliə/ pn
Somalie
country in the Horn of Africa

Somaliland pn
Somaliland
region
unrecognized state

Son of God pn
Fils de Dieu

Son of Heaven pn
Fils du Ciel

Son of Man pn
Fils de l'homme
Jesus Christ

Sondrio pn
Sondrio
capital
province

Song of Songs pn
Cantique de Cantiques Cantique de Solomon
book of the Bible

Sonora pn
la Sonore le Sonora
state of Mexico

Sonoran Desert pn
désert de Sonora
Sonoran Desert

Sony /ˈsoʊni/ pn
Sony
An international electronics and media company based in Tokyo, Japan

Sonya pn
Sonia
female given name

Sooretama slaty antshrike n
batara de Sooretama
bird

Sophene /soʊˈfiːni/ pn
Sophène
province of ancient Armenia and the Roman Empire

Sophenian adj
sophénien

Sophenian n
Sophénien Sophénienne

Sophia /soʊˈfi.ə/ /səˈfaɪə/ /səˈfiːə/ /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sophie
female given name

Sophoclean /sɒfəˈkliːən/ adj
sophocléen
of or pertaining to Sophocles

Sophocles /ˈsɑ.fɑ.kliːz/ /ˈsɒ.fək.kliːz/ pn
Sophocle
Greek dramatic poet

Sorb n
Sorabe
member of a Slavic people

Sorbian /ˈsɔːbi.ən/ /ˈsɔːɹbi.ən/ pn
sorabe
language

Sorbon pn
Sorbon
city and surname

Sorbonne pn
Sorbonne
building in Paris

Sorrento /səˈɹɛntoʊ/ /səˈɹɛntəʊ/ pn
Sorrente
town in the province of Naples

Soter adj
Sôter
title

Sotho /ˈsutu/ pn
sesotho sotho du Sud
Sotho language

Soulagean adj
soulagien soulagésien
Pertaining to Soulages or his works

Sound pn
Sund Øresund
strait that separates Zealand from Scania

South Africa /ˌsaʊθ ˈæf.ɹɪ.kə/ [sɑɤ̯ˈθɛ̞frɘkə] pn
Afrique du Sud
country

South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ adj
sud-africain
of, from, or pertaining to South Africa

South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ n
Sud-Africain Sud-Africaine
person

South African English pn
anglais sud-africain
English dialect of South Africa

South America /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Amérique du Sud
continent that is the southern part of the Americas

South American adj
sud-américain sudaméricain
relating to South America

South American n
sud-américain sud-américaine
South American person

South Asia pn
Asie du Sud
South Asia

South Asian adj
sud-asiatique
relating to South Asia

South Asian n
Sud-Asiatique
relating to South Asia

South Atlantic pn
océan Atlantique Sud
south portion of Atlantic Ocean

South Australia pn
Australie-Méridionale
state of Australia

South Carolina /ˌsaʊθ kæɹəˈlaɪnə/ /ˌsaʊθ kɛɹəˈlaɪnə/ pn
Caroline du Sud
US state

South Caucasus pn
Caucase du Sud Transcaucasie
region of southwest Asia

South China Sea pn
mer de Chine méridionale
Pacific Ocean, between the Asian mainland and Taiwan, Borneo and the Philippines

South Dakota /ˈsaʊθ dəˈkoʊ.tə/ pn
Dakota du Sud
state of the USA

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands pn
Géorgie du Sud-et-les Îles Sandwich du Sud
territory

South Gyeongsang pn
Gyeongsang du Sud
province of South Korea

South Holland pn
Hollande-Méridionale Hollande-du-Sud
province

South India pn
Inde du Sud
southern region of India

South Indian adj
sud-indien

South Island pn
île du Sud
one of the two major islands making up New Zealand

South Korea pn
Corée du Sud
a country in East Asia, comprising the southern half of the Korean Peninsula

South Korean adj
sud-coréen
of South Korea

South Korean n
Sud-Coréen Sud-Coréenne
person from or descended from South Korea

South Ossetia pn
Ossétie du Sud
South Ossetia

South Pole /ˌsaʊθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌsaʊθ ˈpəʊl/ pn
pôle Sud
the southernmost point on Earth

South Sardinia pn
Sardaigne du Sud
province

South Sea pn
mer du Sud
southern region of Pacific Ocean

South Slavic adj
slave méridional
of or relating to South Slavic or the South Slavs

South Sudan pn
Sud-Soudan Soudan du Sud
country in Africa

South Sudanese adj
sud-soudanais
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of South Sudan or the South Sudanese people

South Sudanese n
Sud-Soudanais Sud-Soudanaise
A person from South Sudan or of South Sudanese descent

South Tyrol pn
Haut-Adige Tyrol du sud
German-speaking region of northern Italy

South West Africa pn
Sud-Ouest africain
former province of South Africa

South Yemen pn
Yémen du Sud
country

South Yorkshire pn
Yorkshire du Sud

Southampton /saʊθˈhæmptən/ /saʊθˈæmptən/ pn
Southampton
city in England

Southeast Asia pn
Asie du Sud-Est
a subregion of Asia

Southeast Asian adj
sud-est-asiatique
of Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian n
Sud-Est-Asiatique
person from Southeast Asia

Southern Africa pn
Afrique australe
southern part of the continent of Africa

Southern Bug pn
Boug méridional

Southern Cross /ˌsʌðə(ɹ)n ˈkɹɒs/ pn
Croix du Sud
constellation

Southern Europe pn
Europe du Sud
Southern Europe

Southern Hemisphere n
hémisphère sud hémisphère austral
hemisphere to the south of its equator

Southern Ndebele pn
ndébélé du Sud ndébélé du Transvaal

Southern Ocean pn
océan Antarctique océan Austral océan glacial Antarctique
the ocean surrounding Antarctica

Southern Rhodesia pn
Rhodésie du Sud
former name of what is now Zimbabwe

Southern belle n
belle de Sud
American female archetype

Southerner /ˈsʌðɛnəɹ/ /ˈsʌðᵊnə/ /ˈsʌðᵊnəɹ/ n
sudiste
someone from the area that once formed the CSA

Southwest Asia pn
Asie du Sud-Ouest

Soviet adj
soviétique
pertaining to the Soviet Union or its republics

Soviet n
Soviétique
citizen

Soviet Russia pn
Russie soviétique
Soviet Union in the early stages

Soviet Socialist Republic pn
république socialiste soviétique
any of the republics belonging to the former Soviet Union

Soviet Union /ˈsoʊviət ˈjuːnjən/ /ˈsɒviət ˈjuːniən/ /ˈsəʊvɪət ˈjuːniən/ pn
Union soviétique Union Soviétique
USSR

Sovietization n
soviétisation
act or process of Sovietizing

Sovietize v
soviétiser
to adapt to the sociopolitical standards of the Soviet Union

Sovietologist n
soviétologue
a person who engages in Sovietology

Sovietology n
soviétologie
the field of study of the Soviet Union

Soyuz /ˈsɔɪjuːz/ /ˈsɔːjuːz/ n
Soyouz
a Soviet/Russian spacecraft

Space Race pn
course à l'espace
competition

Space Shuttle n
navette spatiale
a space transportation system

Spain /speɪn/ /spæɪn/ pn
Espagne
country in Europe

Spaniard /ˈspæn.jəd/ /ˈspæn.jɚd/ n
Espagnol Espagnole
somebody from Spain

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ adj
espagnol espagnole
of or pertaining to Spain
of or pertaining to the Spanish language
of or pertaining to the people or culture of Spain

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ pn
espagnol castillan
Romance language of Spain and the Americas

Spanish Armada pn
Invincible Armada
The fleet of warships sent by Philip II of Spain

Spanish Netherlands pn
Pays-Bas espagnols
country

Spanish Road pn
chemin des Espagnols couloir sarde
historical route used for military supply and trade, between northern Italy and the Low Countries

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

Spanish Water Dog /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ n
chien d'eau espagnol
Spanish Water Dog

Spanish chestnut n
châtaignier commun marronnier
tree
châtain marron
fruit

Spanish fly n
cantharide
Lytta vesicatoria

Spanish jasmine n
jasmin d'Espagne
Jasminum grandiflorum

Spanish moss n
barbe de vieillard fille de l'air mousse espagnole
Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish sparrow n
moineau espagnol
Passer hispaniolensis

Spanishness n
hispanité
quality of being Spanish

Sparta /ˈspɑː(ɹ)tə/ pn
Sparte
ancient city-state in southern Greece

Spartacus /ˈspɑːtəkəs/ /ˈspɑːɹtəkəs/ pn
Spartacus
Thracian name

Spartan adj
spartiate
of Sparta

Spartan n
Spartiate
citizen of Sparta

Spavor pn
Spavor

Speaker n
président
the presiding officer of a legislative body

Special Region of Yogyakarta pn
territoire spéciale de Yogyakarta
autonomous region of Indonesia

Spetsnaz n
spetsnaz
post-Soviet special forces

Sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ pn
Sphinx
large monument in Egypt
Greek mythological creature

Sphynx n
Sphynx
cat

Spider Woman pn
Mère Araignée
Kókyangwúti

Spidey-sense /ˈspaɪdi ˌsɛn(t)s/ n
sens d'araignée
intuitive feeling

Spinozan adj
spinozien

Spinozism pn
spinozisme
philosophical doctrine

Spiritism pn
spiritisme
philosophical doctrine

Spirograph n
Spirographe
a geometric drawing toy

Spitsbergen /ˈspɪtsˌbɛə(ɹ)ɡən/ /ˈspɪtsˌbɜː(ɹ)ɡən/ pn
Spitzberg Spitsberg
island

Split /splɪt/ pn
Split
port city in Croatia

Sporades pn
Sporades
archipelago

Sprachraum n
zone linguistique
geographical region where a language is spoken

Spratly Islands pn
Îles Spratleys îles des Spratleys
islands

Spree /spɹeɪ/ /ʃpɹeɪ/ pn
Spree
river in Germany

Springtime of Nations pn
Printemps des peuples
a general term for similar revolutions
Printemps des peuples Printemps des révolutions
period 1848-49 in Europe characterised by revolutions

Spy Wednesday n
mercredi de l’espion
Spy Wednesday

Spézet pn
Spézet
a village in Finistère, France

Squamish /ˈskwɔːmɪʃ/ pn
squamish
a language of the Salishan family

Sr. adj
père
senior, post-nomial title used by a father sharing the same name as the son

Srebrenica /-ˈnɪtsə/ /ˌsɹɛbɹəˈniːtsə/ /ˌʃɹɛbɹəˈniːtsə/ pn
Srebrenica
Bosnian town

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte pn
Sri Jayawardenapura
the administrative capital of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka /sɹ/ /sɹiˈlæŋkə/ /sɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ /ʃɹ/ /ʃɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ pn
Sri Lanka
a country in South Asia

Sri Lankan adj
sri-lankais
of, from, or pertaining to Sri Lanka or to the Sri Lankan people

Sri Lankan n
Sri-Lankais Sri-Lankaise
a person from Sri Lanka or of Sri Lankan descent

St n
St St. Ste Ste.
abbreviation of Saint

St George's Channel pn
canal Saint-Georges
channel connecting the Irish Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean

St John's wort /seɪnt ˈd͡ʒɑnz wɝt/ /sən(t) ˈd͡ʒɒnz wɜːt/ n
millepertuis
any plant of the genus Hypericum

St. Bartholomew's Day massacre pn
massacre de la Saint-Barthélemy
massacre

St. Elmo's fire n
feu de Saint-Elme
electrical discharge

St. Gallen pn
Saint-Gall
canton
city

St. George's Day pn
fête de Saint-Georges
saint's day of Saint George

St. George's mushroom n
mousseron tricholome de la Saint-Georges
a species of mushroom

St. John's /ˈseɪnt ˈd͡ʒɑnz/ pn
Saint-Jean Saint-Jean de Terre-Neuve
provincial capital of Newfoundland and Labrador

St. Patrick's Day pn
fête de la Saint-Patrick
Irish holiday

St. Stephen's Day /sənt ˈstiːvənz deɪ/ pn
Fête de la Saint-Étienne
Christian holiday commemorating Saint Stephen

St. Vith /sæŋ ˈviːt/ /sæ̃ ˈviːt/ /zʌŋkt ˈfɪt/ pn
Saint-Vith
Belgian city

St. Vitus' dance n
danse de Saint Guy

Stabiae pn
Stabies
city in Italy

Stableford n
stableford
scoring system in golf

Stains pn
Stains
a city in Seine-Saint-Denis, France

Stakhanovism n
stakhanovisme
institution

Stakhanovite /stəˈkɑːnəvaɪt/ adj
stakhanoviste
(USSR) pertaining to a Stakhanovite; heroically hard-working

Stakhanovite /stəˈkɑːnəvaɪt/ n
stakhanoviste
(USSR) an extremely productive or hard-working worker

Stalin /ˈstɑː.lɪn/ pn
Staline
Stalin

Stalinism n
stalinisme
Communist philosophies espoused by Josef Stalin

Stalinist adj
stalinien
of or relating to Stalinism

Stalinist n
staliniste
a person who accepts the philosophy of Stalinism

Standard Model pn
modèle standard
theory

Stanislaus /ˈstænɪslɔːs/ pn
Stanislas
male given name- the standard or most popular form

Star Trek pn
Star Trek
the franchise

Star Trekky adj
star-trekien
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Star Trek.

Star Wars [ˈstɑɹ ˈwɔɹz] [ˈstɑː(ɹ) ˈwɔː(ɹ)z] [ˈstɑ˞ ˈwɔɹz] pn
Guerre des étoiles Initiative de Défense stratégique
Strategic Defense Initiative
Guerre des étoiles Star Wars
epic space opera franchise

Star Wars Day [ˈstɑɹ ˈwɔɹz deɪ] [ˈstɑː(ɹ) ˈwɔː(ɹ)z deɪ] [ˈstɑ˞ ˈwɔɹz deɪ] pn
journée Star Wars
fan holiday

Star Warsy adj
star-warsien
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Star Wars.

Star of Bethlehem pn
étoile de Bethléem étoile de Noël
star mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew

Star of David pn
étoile de David
symbol of Jewish identity and Judaism

Star-Spangled Banner /ˌstɑː(ɹ) ˌspæŋɡəld ˈbænə(ɹ)/ pn
bannière étoilée
a nickname for the national flag of the U.S.

Stars and Stripes /ˈstɑɹz ən ˈstɹaɪps/ /ˈstɑːz ən ˈstɹaɪps/ n
bannière étoilée
flag of the USA

Start menu n
menu démarrer
menu

State of Israel pn
État d'Israël
country (official name)

State of Japan pn
État du Japon
de facto official name of Japan

State of Libya pn
État de Libye
country (official name)

State of Palestine pn
État de Palestine
state

State of Qatar pn
État du Qatar
official name of Qatar

State of the Union pn
le Discours sur l'état de l'Union
annual address given by the US president

States General /steɪts ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ pn
états généraux
French assembly

Statue of Liberty pn
statue de la Liberté
large statue in New York harbor

Stavanger pn
Stavanger
city in Norway

Stella /ˈstɛlə/ pn
Estelle
female given name

Steller sea lion /ˈstɛlə siː ˈlaɪən/ n
lion de mer de Steller
Eumetopias jubatus

Stendhalian /stɒ̃ˈdɑːlɪən/ /stɛnˈdɑli.ən/ /stɛ̃ˈdɑli.ən/ adj
stendhalien
pertaining to, or in the style of Stendhal

Stepanakert pn
Stepanakert
capital of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic

Stephanie /ˈstɛfəni/ pn
Stéphanie
female given name

Stephen /ˈstiːfən/ /ˈstiːvən/ /ˈstɛfən/ pn
Étienne
biblical martyr
Étienne Stéphane
male given name

Stesichorus pn
Stésichore
Ancient Greek name

Stevens-Johnson syndrome n
syndrome de Stevens-Johnson

Stewart /ˈst(j)uɚt/ /ˈstjuːət/ /ˈstʃuːət/ /ˈstʃʉːət/ pn
Stuart
a male given name and a surname

Stigmata pn
stigmates
Stigmata

Stilton /ˈstɪltən/ n
stilton
blue-veined cheese made in England

Stirling engine n
moteur Stirling
type of heat engine

Stockholm /ˈstɒkhoʊ(l)m/ /ˈstɒkhɒlm/ pn
Stockholm
capital city of Sweden

Stockholm syndrome n
syndrome de Stockholm
psychological condition

Stockholmer adj
stockholmois stockholmoise
of, from or pertaining to Stockholm

Stockholmer n
Stockholmois Stockholmien
someone from Stockholm

Stone Age /ˈstoʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ /ˈstəʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ pn
âge de pierre Âge de la pierre
prehistoric period

Stonehenge /stoʊ̯nˈhɛnd͡ʒ/ /stəʊ̯nˈhɛnd͡ʒ/ pn
Stonehenge
ancient group of standing stones in England

Storozhynets pn
Storojynets
city

Strabo pn
Strabon
geographer, philosopher, and historian

Stradivarius /ˌstɹadɪˈvɛəɹɪ.əs/ /ˌstɹædəˈvɛɹi.əs/ n
stradivarius
standard of excellence
stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family

Strait of Bonifacio pn
Bouches de Bonifacio
strait between Corsica and Sardinia

Strait of Dover pn
Pas de Calais
strait in the English Channel

Strait of Gibraltar pn
détroit de Gibraltar
Strait of Gibraltar

Strait of Hormuz pn
détroit d'Ormuz
strait

Strait of Juan de Fuca /ˈstɹeɪt əv ˌ(h)wɑːn də ˈfuːkə/ pn
Détroit de Juan de Fuca
strait between Vancouver Island and Olympic Peninsula

Strait of Kerch pn
détroit de Kertch
strait

Strait of Magellan pn
détroit de Magellan
Strait of Magellan

Strait of Malacca pn
détroit de Malacca
strait between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra

Strait of Messina pn
détroit de Messine
narrow section of water between Sicily and mainland Italy

Strait of Sicily pn
canal de Sicile
strait between Sicily and Tunisia

Strasbourg /ˈstɹæsbɜːɡ/ /ˈstɹæzbɜːɡ/ /ˈstɹɑːsbɝːɡ/ pn
Strasbourg
city in Alsace

Stratford-on-Avon pn
Stratford-on-Avon
Stratford-on-Avon

Strauss /stɹaʊs/ pn
Strauss
surname

Straussian adj
straussien
of or pertaining to Richard Strauss or Johann Strauss

Streisand effect /ˈstɹaɪ.sænd əˌfɛkt/ n
effet Streisand
phenomenon

Stroll pn
Stroll

Stronachlachar pn
Stronachlachar

Stuart /ˈst(j)uɚt/ /ˈstjuːət/ /ˈstʃuːət/ /ˈstʃʉːət/ pn
Stuart
A name

Stuttgart /ˈstʊtɡɑː(ɹ)t/ /ˈstʌtɡɑː(ɹ)t/ /ˈʃtʊtɡɑː(ɹ)t/ pn
Stuttgart
the capital and largest city of the state of Baden-Württemberg in Germany

Stymphalian bird n
oiseaux du lac Stymphale
man-eating bird

Stymphalus pn
Stymphale
town and district in Arcadia, ancient Greece

Styria pn
Styrie
Austrian state

Styrian adj
styrien
of, from or relating to Styria

Styrian n
Styrien
someone from Styria

Styx /stɪks/ pn
Styx
river of the underworld

Sublime Porte pn
Sublime Porte
Ottoman imperial government

Sudan /suˈdæn/ /suˈdɑn/ /suːˈdɑːn/ /sʉːˈdæn/ /sʉːˈdɐːn/ pn
Soudan
Republic of Sudan

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ adj
soudanais soudanaise
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Sudan, the Sudanese people or the Sudanese language

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ n
Soudanais Soudanaise
person from Sudan or of Sudanese descent

Sudeten pn
Sudètes monts Sudètes
series of mountains

Sudetenland pn
Région des Sudètes
region in Czechia

Suez /ˈsuː.ɛz/ pn
Suez
Suez, Egypt

Suez Canal pn
Canal de Suez canal de Suez
canal

Sufism n
soufisme sufisme
Islamic mysticism

Sugarloaf Mountain pn
Pain de Sucre
rocky peak in Rio de Janeiro

Sukhumi /suːˈkuːmi/ /suːˈxuːmi/ pn
Soukhoumi
capital city

Sukkot pn
scénopégie Soukkot Souccot fête des Cabanes fête des Huttes fête des Tabernacles
seven-day biblical festival

Sulawesi pn
Sulawesi
island

Sumas pn
Sumas
"Sumas"

Sumatra /suːˈmɑːtɹə/ pn
Sumatra
the largest island of Indonesia

Sumatran n
Sumatrais Sumatraise Sumatran Sumatrane Sumatrien Sumatrienne
Someone from Sumatra

Sumatran tiger n
tigre de Sumatra
Sumatran tiger

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ adj
sumérien
pertaining to Sumer

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ n
Sumérien Sumérienne
person

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ pn
sumérien
language

Sumerogram n
sumérogramme
Sumerogram

Sumerologist n
Sumerologue
person who studies Sumerology

Sumerology n
sumérologie
the study of the ancient Sumerian civilisation

Summer Triangle pn
Triangle d'été
asterism

Sumy /ˈsumi/ /ˈsuːmɪ/ pn
Soumy
city

Sun /sʌn/ n
dim.
Sunday

Sun /sʌn/ pn
Soleil
star

Sun King pn
Roi-Soleil

Sunda Islands pn
îles de la Sonde
group of islands

Sunda Strait /ˈsʊndə ˈstɹeɪt/ pn
détroit de la Sonde
strait between Java and Sumatra

Sunday /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ /ˈsʌn.di/ adv
dimanche
on Sunday

Sunday /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ /ˈsʌn.di/ n
dimanche
day of the week
presse dominicale
newspaper

Sunday best n
endimanché
person's finest clothing

Sunday driver n
conducteur du dimanche
one who drives slowly

Sunday school n
école du dimanche
religious school providing education on Sundays

Sunil pn
Sunil

Sunni /ˈsʊni/ n
sunnite
follower of Sunni Islam

Sunni Islam pn
sunnisme
largest branch of Islam

Superman /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)mæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ pn
Superman
a fictional character with superhuman powers

Supreme Leader n
Chef Suprême
highest-ranking member who has absolute power
Guide suprême
head of state of Iran

Supreme Soviet pn
Soviet suprême
Soviet parliament

Suren pn
Suréna

Suresnes pn
Suresnes
commune

Suriname /ˈsʊə.ɹɪ.næm/ /ˈsʊɹ.ɪ.næm/ /ˈsʊɹ.ɪ.nɑm/ /ˌsjʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊɹ.ɪˈnɑm/ pn
Surinam Suriname
country

Surinamese /ˌsʊəɹɪnəˈmiːz/ adj
surinamien
of, from or pertaining to Suriname

Surinamese /ˌsʊəɹɪnəˈmiːz/ n
surinamais surinamaise surinamien surinamienne
person from Suriname

Surzhyk pn
sourjyk surzhyk
language

Susa /ˈsuːzə/ pn
Suse
capital

Susan /ˈsjuː-/ /ˈsuː.zən/ /ˈsuː.zɪn/ pn
Suzanne
female given name

Susanna pn
Suzanne
biblical character

Sussex Drive /ˌsʌsɪks ˈdɹaɪv/ pn
promenade Sussex
street in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Suva /ˈsuːvə/ pn
Suva
capital of Fiji

Suzuki [sy.ˈzyː.ki] pn
Suzuki
a Japanese surname

Svalbard /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)d/ pn
Svalbard
islands north east of Greenland

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands pn
Iles Svalbard et Jan Mayen
two distinct dependencies of Norway

Svarog pn
Svarog
Slavic god of the sun

Sverdlov pn
Sverdlov
Russian surname

Sverdlovsk pn
Sverdlovsk
former name of Yekaterinburg

Sviatohirsk pn
Sviatohirsk
town in Ukraine

Swabia /ˈsweɪbi.ə/ pn
Souabe
historical region of Germany

Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ adj
souabe
of or pertaining to the Swabian dialect of German

Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ n
Souabe
person

Swabian Turkey pn
Turquie Souabe
region

Swadesh list n
liste Swadesh
lists of vocabulary intended to be available in all languages, so-called "universals"

Swahili /swɑˈhili/ /swəˈhili/ /swəˈhiːli/ pn
swahili
language

Swainson's hawk n
buse de Swainson
Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's thrush n
grive à dos olive
Catharus ustulatus

Swazi adj
swazi
pertaining to Swaziland/Eswatini

Swazi n
Swazi
person from Swaziland/Eswatini

Swazi pn
swati
Bantu language

Swaziland /ˈswɑːziˌlænd/ pn
Swaziland
Kingdom of Swaziland
swazilandais
attributive form - relating to Swaziland

Swazilander n
Swazilandais Swazilandaise
a native or inhabitant of Swaziland

Swede /swiːd/ n
Suédois Suédoise
person from Sweden or of Swedish descent

Sweden /ˈswi.dən/ /ˈswiː.dən/ pn
Suède
Scandinavian country

Swedenborgian adj
swedenborgien swédenborgien
of or pertaining to Emanuel Swedenborg

Swedenborgian n
swedenborgien swedenborgienne swédenborgien swédenborgienne
a religious follower of Emanuel Swedenborg

Swedenborgianism n
swedenborgianisme swedenborgisme swédenborgianisme swédenborgisme
Christian denomination influenced by Swedenborg

Swedish /ˈswiː.dɪʃ/ adj
suédois
of or pertaining to Sweden
of or pertaining to the Swedish language

Swedish /ˈswiː.dɪʃ/ pn
suédois
language

Swedish massage n
massage suédois
style of massage

Swedophone adj
suécophone suédophone svécophone
Swedish-speaking

Swedophone n
suécophone suédophone svécophone
speaker of Swedish

Swiss /swɪs/ adj
suisse
of or pertaining to Swiss language(s) or Swiss dialect(s)
of or pertaining to the Swiss people
suisse helvétique
of or pertaining to Switzerland

Swiss /swɪs/ n
Suisse Suissesse
Swiss person

Swiss Army knife n
couteau suisse
type of pocket knife

Swiss Confederation pn
Confédération suisse
Official name of Switzerland

Swiss German pn
allemand de Suisse suisse allemand
Alemannic German spoken in Switzerland

Swiss franc n
franc suisse
currency of Switzerland

Swiss pine n
arolle pin cembro pin des Alpes
Pinus cembra

Swiss roll n
roulé rouleau de génoise
type of sponge cake roll

Switzerland /ˈswɪt.sə.lənd/ /ˈswɪt.sɚ.lənd/ pn
Suisse
sovereign country

Sydney /ˈsɪd.ni/ pn
Sydney
state capital of New South Wales, Australia

Sydney Harbour Bridge pn
Pont de Sydney

Sydney Opera House pn
Opéra de Sydney
performing arts centre in Sydney

Sykes's warbler n
hypolaïs rama
Iduna rama

Syldavia pn
Syldavie

Sylvester /sɪlˈvɛstɚ/ pn
Sylvestre Silvestre
male given name

Symaean /saɪˈmiːən/ adj
syméen
of, belonging to, or pertaining to Syme

Symaean /saɪˈmiːən/ n
Syméen
a native or inhabitant of Syme

Syme /ˈsaɪmiː/ /ˈsiːmi/ pn
Symè
island in the Dodecanese archipelago

Syr Darya pn
Syr-Daria Cach Shash Sirr
river

Syracuse /ˈsɛɹəkjus/ /ˈsɪɹəkjuːz/ pn
Syracuse
city and port in the province of Syracuse, Sicily
city in New York state
province in Sicily

Syria /ˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Syrie
country in Western Asia

Syriac /ˈsɪɹiˌæk/ pn
syriaque
language

Syriac Orthodox Church pn
Église syriaque orthodoxe
Oriental Orthodox church centered in Syria

Syrian /ˈsɪɹi.ən/ adj
syrien
of, from, or pertaining to Syria, the Syrian people or the Syrian language

Syrian /ˈsɪɹi.ən/ n
Syrien Syrienne
a person from Syria or of Syrian descent

Syrian Arab Republic pn
République arabe syrienne
official name of Syria

Syriarch n
syriarque
chief priest in the Roman province of Syria

Syriarchate n
syriarchie
office of a Syriarch

Szczecin pn
Szczecin Stettin
city in Poland

Szlachta /ˈʃlæxta/ pn
szlachta
nobility of Poland, and Lithuania

Székesfehérvár pn
Albe Royale Székesfehérvár
city in Hungary

São Paulo /ˌsaʊ ˈpaʊ.loʊ/ pn
Saint-Paul São Paulo
city and state

São Tomé and Príncipe /ˌsaʊ təˈmeɪ ən ˈpɹɪnsɪpeɪ/ pn
Sao Tomé-et-Principe São Tomé-et-Príncipe
Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

Sète pn
Sète
commune in Languedoc-Roussillon

Sótuknang pn
Sotuknang
Hopi primordial creator

Sûreté pn
Sûreté
short for Sûreté Nationale
short for Sûreté du Québec

Sûreté du Québec pn
Sûreté du Québec
police force

T tubule n
tubule T tubule transverse
extension of the cell membrane of striated muscle cells

T-bar n
arbalète
ski lift

T-bone steak n
bifteck d'aloyau
the beef steak

T-shirt /ˈtiːʃɚt/ /ˈtiːʃɜːt/ n
t-shirt tee-shirt T-shirt chandail ticheurte
type of shirt

T-square n
règle en T
rule with a short perpendicular crosspiece at one end

T4T n
T4T TFT

TBM n
tunnelier
tunnel-boring machine

TDMA n
accès multiple à répartition dans le temps
time division multiple access

TDoR pn
TDoR

TEOTWAWKI [ti.ɑt.wɑk.i] n
la fin du monde tel que nous le connaissons
(acronym) The end of the world as we know it

TERF /tɚf/ /tɜːf/ n
TERF
trans-exclusionary radical feminist

TERFism n
TERFisme

TFSA n
CELI

TMR pn
VMR
Town of Mount Royal

TORFL n
TORFL TRKI test de russe comme langue étrangère
TORFL

TP n
ST
tense phrase

TTBOMK adv
pour autant que je sache
to one's knowledge

TTYL phraseologicalUnit
ALP
talk to you later

TV /ˈti.vi/ /ˌtiːˈviː/ n
télé
abbreviation for television

TV guide n
guide télé programme télé
television listing

Tabaristan pn
Tabaristan
region

Tabitha /ˈtæbɪθə/ pn
Tabitha
biblical woman
female given name

Tacitus /ˈtæsɪtʊs/ pn
Tacite
Roman cognomen

Tadjoura pn
Tadjourah
Town in Djibouti

Tadjourah pn
Tadjourah
Region in Djibouti

Tagalog /təˈɡæləɡ/ /təˈɡɑlɔɡ/ /təˈɡɑləɡ/ /təˈɡɑːlɒɡ/ pn
tagalog
language

Taganrog /təɡɐnˈrok/ pn
Taganrog
city in Russia

Tagaytay pn
Tagaytay
city in the Philippines

Taguig /tæˈɡɘɡ/ /tæˈɡɪɡ ~ taˈɡɪɡ/ /tæˈɡɪɡ/ pn
Taguig
city in the Philippines

Tagus /ˈteɪ.ɡəs/ pn
Tage
Iberian river

Tahiti /tɑˈhiːti/ /təˈhiːti/ pn
Tahiti
island

Tahitian adj
tahitien
relating to Tahiti

Tahitian n
Tahitien Tahitienne Tahititien
native or inhabitant

Tahitian pn
tahitien
language

Tai /taɪ/ n
taï

Taimyr pn
Taïmyr
large peninsula

Tainan pn
Tainan
a city in Taiwan

Taino /ˈtaɪnoʊ/ pn
taïno
language

Taiowa pn
Taiowa
Hopi god

Taipei /taɪˈpeɪ/ pn
Taipei Taïpeï
Taipei

Taiping /taɪˈpɪŋ/ n
Taiping
Taiping

Taishanese pn
hoisanais taishanais toisanais
Chinese dialect

Taiwan /ˌtaɪˈwæn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑːn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɒn/ pn
Taïwan
East Asian country
East Asian island

Taiwan Strait pn
détroit de Formose détroit de Taïwan
the channel of water between mainland China and Taiwan

Taiwan field mouse n
mulot de Taïwan

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ adj
taïwanais
relating to Taiwan

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ n
Taïwanais Taïwanaise
person from Taiwan

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ pn
taïwanais
language

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ adj
tadjik
of, from, or pertaining to Tajikistan, the Tajik people or the Tajik language

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ n
Tadjik Tadjike
person

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ pn
tadjik
language

Tajikistan pn
Tadjikistan
Republic of Tajikistan

Taliban /ˈtælɪbæn/ /ˈtælɪbɑːn/ /ˈtɑːlɪbɑːn/ n
Taliban
militia
taliban taleb talibane
member of the Taliban movement or its militia

Taliban /ˈtælɪbæn/ /ˈtælɪbɑːn/ /ˈtɑːlɪbɑːn/ pn
talibans
Islamist movement in Afghanistan

Talibanesque adj
talibanesque
Reminiscent of the Taliban

Tallinn /ˈtælɪn/ /ˈtɑːlɪn/ pn
Tallinn Tallin
capital of Estonia

Tallinner n
Tallinnois Tallinnoise
someone from Tallin

Talmud /ˈtælməd/ /ˈtælmʊd/ /ˈtɑlmʊd/ pn
Talmud talmud
collection of Jewish writings

Talmudic /tælˈmʊdɪk/ /tɑl-/ adj
talmudique
related to the Talmud

Tamanaku pn
tamanaco
language

Tamar /ˈteɪmɚ/ /ˈtɑːmɑ(ɹ)/ pn
Tamar
daughter-in-law of Judah

Tamara /tɑmɑɹə/ /təmæɹə/ /təmɛɹə/ pn
Tamara
female given name

Tamil /ˈtæməl/ /ˈtæmɪl/ adj
tamoul tamil
of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language

Tamil /ˈtæməl/ /ˈtæmɪl/ n
Tamoul Tamoule
person
tamoul tamil
language

Tamil Nadu pn
Tamil Nadu
state in southern India

Tamil Tigers pn
Tigres de libération de l'Eelam tamoul Tigres tamouls
guerrilla organization

Tampere pn
Tampere
city in Finland

Tancred /ˈtæŋkɹɪd/ pn
Tancrède
male given name

Tanganyika /tæŋɡənˈjiːkə/ /tæŋɡəˈniːkə/ pn
Lac Tanganyika
lake
Tanganyika
territory, former country

Tangerine /ˈtæn.d͡ʒə.ˌɹin/ adj
tangérois tangéroise
pertaining to Tangier

Tangerine /ˈtæn.d͡ʒə.ˌɹin/ n
Tangérois Tangéroise
inhabitant of Tangier

Tangier /tænˈdʒɪə(ɹ)/ /tænˈdʒɪɹ/ pn
Tanger
a port city in northern Morocco

Tangut /ˈtɑŋ.ɡʊt/ pn
tangout tangoute
the language of the Tangut people

Tania pn
Tania
female given name

Tanka n
Tanka
member of a group of southern Chinese people who traditionally live on junks

Tantalus /ˈtæntələs/ pn
Tantale
condemned Phrygian king

Tanzania /ˌtænzəˈniːə/ pn
Tanzanie
United Republic of Tanzania

Tanzanian /ˌtænzəˈniən/ adj
tanzanien
of, from, or pertaining to Tanzania and its people

Tanzanian /ˌtænzəˈniən/ n
Tanzanien Tanzanienne
a person from Tanzania or of Tanzanian descent

Taoism /daʊɪzm̩/ /taʊɪzm̩/ n
taoïsme
Chinese philosophy founded by Lao-tzu

Taoist /daʊɪst/ /taʊɪst/ adj
taoïste
relating to Taoism

Taoist /daʊɪst/ /taʊɪst/ n
taoïste
a follower of Taoism

Tarantian pn
Tarantien

Tarantino n
Tarentin Tarentine
native or inhabitant of Taranto
tarentin
dialect of Neapolitan

Taranto /təˈɹæn.toʊ/ /ˈtæ.ɹən.təʊ/ /ˈtɛɹ.ən.toʊ/ pn
Tarente
city and province

Tarascon-sur-Ariège pn
Tarascon-sur-Ariège
a city in Ariège, France

Taraškievica pn
tarashkévitsa
a classical Belarusian orthography, also a current alternative standard

Tardif pn
Tardif

Tarlac /ˈtɐːlæk/ /ˈtɑɹlæk/ /ˈtɑːlæk/ pn
Tarlac
province of the Philippines

Tarn pn
Tarn
département

Tarn-et-Garonne pn
Tarn-et-Garonne
department of France

Taroudant pn
Taroudant
city in Morocco

Tarragona pn
Tarragone
city and port
province of Catalonia

Tarsus pn
Tarse
city in modern Turkey

Tartarus pn
Tartare
dark part of Hades

Tartu /ˈtɑɹtu/ pn
Tartu
second-largest city in Estonia

Tartus pn
Tartous
a city in Syria

Tash pn
Nyírtass Tash Tass Tosh
Nyírtass
Tash Tosh
Kiryas Tash

Tasher n
Tasher
(n.) member of the Tash
(v.) pertaining of the Tash

Tasher pn
Tasher
Surname

Tashkent /ˌtæʃˈkɛnt/ /ˌtɑːʃˈkɛnt/ pn
Tachkent
capital of Uzbekistan

Tasman Sea /ˈtæzmən ˈsiː/ pn
mer de Tasman
part of the Pacific Ocean

Tasmania /tæzˈmeɪniə/ pn
Tasmanie
Australian state
island comprising majority of state

Tasmanian /tæzˈmeɪniən/ n
Tasmanien Tasmanienne
inhabitant

Tasmanian devil n
diable de Tasmanie
Sarcophilus harrisii

Tass pn
Tass
Tass, Bács-Kiskun

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈtɑtɚ/ adj
tatar tatare
Tatar (adjective)

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈtɑtɚ/ n
Tatare Tartare Tatar
person

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈtɑtɚ/ pn
tatar
language

Tatarstan pn
Tatarstan
Tatarstan, Russia

Tatiana pn
Tatiana
female given name

Tatra pn
Tatras
mountain range on the border of Poland and Slovakia

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ n
Taureau
Someone with a Taurus star sign

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ pn
Taureau
astrological sign
constellation
Taurus
mountain range

Tavastia pn
Häme Tavastie
historical province

Tavistock pn
Tavistock

Taygetos pn
Taygète
mountain ridge in Greece

Taylor /ˈteɪlɚ/ pn
Couture Couturier Quemener Sartre Tailler Thayer
surname associated with "tailor"

Taylorism n
taylorisme
scientific management; a theory of management of the early 20th century that analyzed workflows in order to improve efficiency

Tayma pn
Tayma
oasis

Tbilisi /tə.bɪˈliː.si/ /təˈbliː.si/ /təˈbɪ.lɪ.si/ pn
Tbilissi
the capital city of Georgia (the country)

Tchaikovskian adj
tchaïkovskien
of or relating to the composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, or characteristic of his style

Tchaikovsky /t͡ʃaɪˈkɑfski/ pn
Tchaïkovski
surname

Tehran /ˈteəɹ.ɑːn/ /ˈtɛ.ɹæn/ pn
Téhéran
capital of Iran

Tehrani adj
téhéranais
of or relating to Tehran

Tehrani n
Téhéranais Téhéranaise
a native of Tehran

Teilhet pn
Teilhet
village in Ariège

Tel Aviv /ˌtɛl.əˈviːv/ /ˌtɛl.əˈvɪv/ pn
Tel Aviv Tel Aviv-Jaffa Tel-Aviv Tel-Aviv-Jaffa
city in Israel

Tel Aviv-Yafo pn
Tel Aviv-Jaffa Tel-Aviv-Jaffa
municipality in Israel

Telangana /ˌtɛlənˈɡɑːnə/ [ˌt̪ɛləŋˈɡɑːnə] pn
Telangana Télangana
state in south-central India

Telemachus /təˈlɛməkəs/ pn
Télémaque
the son of Odysseus

Telescopium pn
Télescope
small faint constellation of the southern winter sky

Telesphoros pn
Télesphore
Son of Asclepius

Teletext n
télétexte
information retrieval system

Teletubby n
Télétubby
TV creature

Telugu /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡuː/ n
Télougou Télougoue
member of the people who speak it

Telugu /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡuː/ pn
télougou
Dravidian language of India

Telychian pn
Télychien

Temminck's stint n
bécasseau de Temminck
Calidris temminckii

Templar n
templier
one of the Knights Templar

Temple pn
Temple
the chief temple to YHWH in Jerusalem

Temple Mount pn
Mont du Temple
hill of Jerusalem

Temple of Heaven pn
Temple du ciel
religious complex in Beijing

Tempo n
Tempo
car shelter

Ten Commandments pn
dix commandements Décalogue
religious ten commandments

Tenedos pn
Ténédos
island

Tenerife /ˌtɛnəˈɹiːf/ pn
Ténérife
one of the Canary Islands

Tengmalm's owl n
chouette boréale chouette de Tengmalm nyctale de Tengmalm
species

Tengrism /ˈtɛŋ(ɡ)ɹɪzəm/ n
tengrisme
religion

Tengwar /ˈtɛŋ.ɡwɑɹ/ /ˈtɛŋ.ɡwɑː/ pn
Tengwar

Tennessee /ˌtɛn.əˈsiː/ pn
Tennessee
state

Tennis Court Oath pn
Serment du Jeu de Paume

Teochew /tiˈoʊt͡ʃuː/ pn
teochew
one of the divisions of the Chinese language

Tepelenë pn
Tepelen
city in southern Albania

Teramo pn
Teramo
capital
province

Terence /ˈtɛɹəns/ pn
Térence
male given name

Teresa /təˈɹiː.sə/ /təˈɹiː.zə/ pn
Thérèse
female given name

Teresian adj
thérésien

Terni pn
Terni
province
town

Terpsichore /təpˈsɪkəɹi/ /tɚpˈsɪkəɹi/ pn
Terpsichore
Greek mythology: one of the nine muses

Terracotta Army pn
armée de Terracotta armée de terre cuite
the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses of the First Emperor of China

Terreneuvian n
Terreneuvien
Cambrian series
terreneuvien
Newfoundland French

Terrien pn
Terrien

Territoire de Belfort pn
Territoire de Belfort
department of France

Tertiary pn
Tertiaire
first part of the Cenozoic era

Tertullian /təɹˈtʌli.ən/ /tɜːˈtʌli.ən/ pn
Tertullien
Roman cognomen

Tesla coil n
bobine Tesla
resonant transformer circuit

Tethys /ˈtiːθɪs/ /ˈtɛθɪs/ pn
Téthys
mythology
moon of Saturn

Tetragrammaton n
tétragramme
the four Hebrew letters }}, used as the ineffable name of God

Tetreault pn
Tétreault

Tetreaultville pn
Tétreaultville

Tetris /ˈtɛtɹɪs/ pn
Tetris
game in which falling shapes must be manipulated

Tetum pn
tétoum
language

Teuton /ˈt(j)u.tɑn/ /ˈt(j)u.tən/ /ˈt(j)uː.tɒn/ /ˈt(j)uː.tən/ n
Teuton Teutonne
member of a Germanic tribe

Teutonic /ˌtjuːˈtɒn.ɪk/ adj
teutonique
relating to the ancient Germanic people
having qualities regarded as typical of German people

Teutonic Knights pn
Chevaliers Teutoniques Ordre teutonique
order

Texan /ˈtɛksən/ adj
texan texane
of or pertaining to Texas

Texan /ˈtɛksən/ n
Texan Texane Texien
an inhabitant or a resident of Texas

Texas /ˈtɛk.səs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪz/ pn
Texas
a state of the United States of America

Tg n
Tv

Th. pn
Thc.
bibliographical abbreviation for Thucydides

Thaddaeus pn
Thaddée
the Apostle
Thadée
male given name

Thai /taɪ/ adj
thaïlandais thaï
of or pertaining to Thailand

Thai /taɪ/ n
Thaïlandais Thaïlandaise
person from Thailand or of Thai origin
thaï thaïlandais
language

Thai Ridgeback n
chien thaïlandais à crête dorsale
Thai Ridgeback

Thaification n
thaïfication
assimilation

Thailand /ˈtaɪlænd/ /ˈtaɪlənd/ pn
Thaïlande
country in Southeast Asia

Thais pn
Thaïs
female given name

Thales /ˈθeɪliːz/ pn
Thalès
philosopher

Thames /tɛmz/ /θeɪmz/ pn
Tamise
river through London

Thanatos /ˈθænəˌtɒs/ n
Thanatos
Thanatos, the god of death

Thanetian pn
Thanétien

Thanksgiving /ˈθæŋksɡɪvɪŋ/ /θæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/ pn
Action de grâce Action de grâces Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day

Thatcherism pn
thatchérisme
political ideology of Thatcher's governments

Thatcherite /ˈθæt͡ʃəɹaɪt/ n
thatchériste
advocate of Thatcherism

The Call of South Africa pn
L'Appel de l'Afrique du Sud
a former national anthem of South Africa

The End /ði ɛnd/ /ðiː ɛnd/ n
fin
end of a story or film

The Hague /ðə ˈheɪɡ/ pn
La Haye
Dutch city

Theaetetus pn
Théétète
a classical Greek mathematician

Theban adj
thébain
pertaining to Thebes

Thebes /θiːbz/ pn
Thèbes
ancient city in Upper Egypt
city in Greece

Thecla /θiːklə/ /θɛklə/ pn
Thècle
female given name

Thelema pn
Thelema
spiritual and social philosophy

Thelemite n
Thélémite
proponent of Thelema

Themis /ˈθiːmɪs/ pn
Thémis
a titan

Theobald /ˈtɪbəɫd/ /ˈθiːoʊbɔɫd/ pn
Thibaut Thibaud Thibault
male given name

Theoderic /θiˈɑd.əɹ.ɪk/ /θiːˈɒd.əɹ.ɪk/ pn
Thierry Théodoric
male given name

Theodora pn
Théodora
female given name

Theodore pn
Théodore
male given name

Theodoric /θiˈɒdəɹɪk/ pn
Théodoric
male given name

Theodosius pn
Théodose
male given name

Theophany n
Théophanie
one of the Great Feasts of the Eastern Orthodox Church

Theophilus /θiːˈɒfɪləs/ pn
Théophile
biblical character
male given name

Theotokos /ˌθeɪoʊˈtoʊkoʊs/ /θiːˈɒtəˌkɒs/ pn
Théotokos
Mary, mother of Jesus, as God-bearer

Therien pn
Thérien

Thermidor /ˈθɜːmɪdɔː/ /ˈθɝmədɔɹ/ pn
thermidor
the eleventh month of the French Republican Calendar

Thermopylae /θəˈmɒpɪli/ /θɚˈmɑpɪli/ pn
Thermopyles
narrow pass in eastern Greece

Theron /ˈθɛəɹən/ /ˈθɛɹən/ pn
Théron
5th century BC tyrant of Akragas

Therrien pn
Therrien

Theseus /ˈθiːsiːəs/ pn
Thésée
hero

Thesprotia /θɛsˈpɹəʊ.ʃə/ pn
Thesprotie
prefecture in Greece

Thessalian adj
thessalien
of or relating to Thessaly in Greece

Thessalian n
Thessalien Thessalienne
native or inhabitant of Thessaly

Thessalonian adj
thessalonicien

Thessalonian n
Thessalonicien

Thessalonians /θɛsəˈloʊni.ənz/ pn
Thessaloniciens
books of the Bible

Thessaloniki /ˌθɛsələˈniːki/ pn
Thessalonique Salonique
city in Greece

Thessaly /ˈθɛsəli/ pn
Thessalie
region of Greece

Thetis /ˈθɛtɪs/ pn
Thétis
the mother of Achilles

Thibedeau pn
Thibedeau

Thibodeau pn
Thibodeau

Thiers pn
Thiers
French surname

Thimphu /tɪmˈpuː/ pn
Thimphou
the capital of Bhutan

Thing /θɪŋ/ n
Thing
public assembly

Third Reich pn
Troisième Reich
Germany under the Nazi regime

Third World pn
tiers-monde
developing countries

Third-Worldism n
tiers-mondisme

Third-Worldist adj
tiers-mondiste

Thisbe pn
Thisbé
Asteroid

Thomas /ˈtɑ.məs/ /ˈtɒ.məs/ pn
Thomas
biblical Apostle
given name
surname

Thomism n
thomisme
the philosophy and theology of Thomas Aquinas

Thor /θɔɹ/ /θɔː/ pn
Thor
thunder god

Thoth /θəʊθ/ pn
Thot
Egyptian god

Thousand Island dressing n
vinaigrette des mille îles
salad dressing

Thousand Islands pn
Archipel des Mille Îles Archipel des Mille-Îles Mille Îles Mille-Îles archipel des Mille Îles archipel des Mille-Îles

Thrace /θɹeɪs/ pn
Thrace
historical and geographic area in southeast Europe

Thracian /ˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /ˈθɹeɪʃən/ adj
thrace
of or pertaining to Thrace, Thracians of the Thracian language

Thracian /ˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /ˈθɹeɪʃən/ n
Thrace
Inhabitant of Thrace
thrace
ethnic Thracian

Thracian /ˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /ˈθɹeɪʃən/ pn
thrace
language

Threads /θɹɛdz/ pn
Threads

Three Amigos pn
Trois Amigos trois amis
Canada, Mexico, and the US

Three Kingdoms pn
Trois Royaumes
historical tripartite division of China

Three Rivers /ˈθɹiː ˈɹɪv.ɚz/ pn
Trois-Rivières

Thu n
jeu.
abbreviation of Thursday

Thuban pn
Thuban
star

Thucydides /θjuːˈsɪdɪdiːz/ pn
Thucydide
historian

Thule /ˈtuːliː/ /ˈθjuːliː/ /ˈθuːliː/ /θjuːl/ /θuːl/ pn
Thulé
legendary island
the northernmost location of the ancient world

Thumbelina /ˌθʌmbəˈliːnə/ pn
Petite Poucette Poucette
a thumb-sized girl, the main character of a fairy tale

Thun pn
Thoune
city and municipality

Thurgau pn
Thurgovie
Canton

Thuringia /θəˈɹɪnd͡ʒiə/ pn
Thuringe
state

Thuringian /θjʊˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ /θəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ n
Thuringien Thuringienne
a native or inhabitant of Thuringia

Thursday /ˈθɘːzdæɪ̯/ /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/ /ˈθɜːzdi/ /ˈθɝzdeɪ/ /ˈθɝzdi/ /ˈθɵːzdæe/ n
jeudi
day of the week

Tianjin pn
Tianjin
city in China

Tiber /ˈtaɪbə/ /ˈtaɪbəɹ/ pn
Tibre
river

Tiberias /taɪˈbɪəɹi.æs/ pn
Tibériade
town

Tiberius /taɪˈbɪəɹ.i.əs/ /tɪˈbɛɹiʊs/ pn
Tibère
given name

Tibet /təˈbɛt/ /tɪˈbɛt/ pn
Tibet
region in Inner Asia
shorthand for the Tibet Autonomous Region

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ adj
tibétain tibétaine
of or pertaining to Tibet

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ n
Tibétain Tibétaine
a person
tibétain
a language

Tibetan Buddhism pn
bouddhisme tibétain lamaïsme
body of Buddhist religious doctrine characteristic of Tibet and surrounding areas

Tibetan Mastiff n
dogue du Tibet dogue tibétain mâtin du Tibet mâtin tibétain
Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan fox n
renard du Tibet
Vulpes ferrilata

Tibeto-Burman adj
tibéto-birman
of the language family
related to Tibet and Burma

Tibetological adj
tibétologique
relating to Tibetology

Tibetologist n
tibétologue
one who studies Tibetology

Tibetology n
tibétologie
the study of Tibet and its history and culture

Ticino pn
Tessin
canton of Switzerland
river

Tienen pn
Tirlemont
city in Belgium

Tierra del Fuego /tiˌɛɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡoʊ/ /tɪˌɛːɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡəʊ/ pn
Terre de Feu
archipelago between Chile and Argentina

Tiffany /ˈtɪf.əˌni/ pn
Tiphaine
female given name

Tigrayan adj
Tigréen
Adjective

Tigrinya /tɪˈɡɹiːnjə/ pn
tigrigna
language

Tigris /ˈtaɪɡɹɪs/ pn
Tigre
river in Southwest Asia

TikToker n
TikTokeur tiktokeur
TikToker

Tilsit n
Tilsit
former name of Sovetsk

Tilt-A-Whirl n
Undulateur
amusement ride

Timbuktu /tɪm.bʌkˈtuː/ pn
Tombouctou
city
Tombouctou Houte-Si-Plou Pétaouchnock
distant place

Timișoara /ˌtimiˈʃwɑɹɑ/ pn
Timișoara
city in Romania

Timonean adj
timonien timonéen
Of a form of bitter misanthropy
Pertaining or related to Timon of Phlius

Timonian adj
timonien
Of a form of bitter misanthropy
of or relating to Timon of Phlius
Of or relating to the congregation of Timon-David

Timonian n
Timonien
Member of the congregation of Timon-David

Timonism /ˈtaɪmənɪzəm/ n
Timonisme timonisme
Bitter or cynical utterance
Form of bitter misanthropy

Timonist /ˈtaɪmənɪst/ adj
Timoniste timoniste
Of a form of bitter misanthropy

Timonist /ˈtaɪmənɪst/ n
Timoniste timoniste
sort of bitter misanthrope

Timonization n
Timonisation timonisation
Transformation of someone into a bitter misanthrope

Timor Sea pn
mer de Timor
sea between Timor and Australia

Timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ pn
Timothée
companion of Paul
books in the New Testament
male given name

Tinkerbell n
Clochette Fée Clochette
fictional fairy

Tinkoff pn
Tinkoff Tinkov
surname

Tippex n
tipex
brand of correction fluid

Tirana /tɪˈɹɑː.nə/ pn
Tirana
capital and largest city of Albania

Tiresias pn
Tirésias
A long-lived blind soothsayer

Tironian note n
note tironienne
one of M. Tullius Tiro’s many shorthand signs

Tirzah pn
Tirtsa
biblical place
biblical woman

Tishrei pn
Tichri
first month of civil year in the Jewish calendar

Tisiphone pn
Tisiphone
Greek goddess of vengeance

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ n
Titan
mythological giant

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ pn
Titan
moon of Saturn

Titaness n
Titanide
female Titan

Titania /tɪˈtɑːni.ə/ pn
Titania
moon of Uranus

Titanic /taɪˈtænɪk/ adj
titanesque
having great size, or great force, power, or strength
titanesque titanique
of or relating to the Titans

Titanic /taɪˈtænɪk/ pn
Titanic
ocean liner that sank on its maiden voyage on 15 April 1912

Titanomachy /ˌtaɪtəˈnɒməki/ pn
Titanomachie titanomachie
mythological war between Titans and Olympian gods

Tithonian pn
Tithonien
age, 152.1-145 mya

Titian /ˈtɪʃən/ pn
Titien le Titien
sixteenth century Italian painter

Titianesque /tɪʃəˈnɛsk/ adj
titianesque
suggesting Titian's style

Titicaca pn
Titicaca
lake in the South American Andes

Titus /ˈtaɪtəs/ pn
Tite
Roman Emperor
biblical character
book of the Bible
male given name

Tivoli /ˈtɪ.və.li/ /ˈtɪ.və.lɪ/ pn
Tivoli
city in Lazio, Italy

Tlaloc /tləˈloʊk/ pn
Tlaloc
Aztec rain god

Tlemcen /ˈtlɛmsɛn/ pn
Tlemcen
a city in Algeria
province of Algeria

Toarcian pn
Toarcien

Tobago /təˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ pn
Tobago
island of the Caribbean

Tobias /təˈbaɪəs/ pn
Tobie
biblical character
male given name

Tobol pn
Tobol

Tobolsk pn
Tobolsk

Tocantins /ˌtəʊkənˈtiːns/ pn
Tocantins
state in central Brazil

Tocharian /toʊˈkɑɹi.ən/ /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɑːɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ adj
tokharien
related to Tocharians

Tocharian /toʊˈkɑɹi.ən/ /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɑːɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ pn
tokharien
language

Tocquevillian adj
tocquevillien
of or characteristic of Tocqueville

Togo /ˈtoʊɡoʊ/ pn
Togo
Togolese Republic

Togolese adj
togolais togolaise
Of, from, or pertaining to Togo or its people

Togolese n
Togolais Togolaise
A person from Togo or of Togolese descent

Togolese Republic pn
République togolaise
official name of Togo

Toi pn
Toi
Louisianan female given name

Tokelau /ˈtoʊkəlaʊ/ pn
Tokelau Tokélaou
a territory of New Zealand in the Pacific

Tokelauan /toʊkəˈlaʊən/ adj
tokélaouan
Pertaining to Tokelau, the Tokelauan people or language

Tokelauan /toʊkəˈlaʊən/ n
tokelauan tokelauien
Person from Tokelau or of Tokelauan descent

Tokelauan /toʊkəˈlaʊən/ pn
Tokélaouan
Language

Tokyo /ˈtoʊ.ki.oʊ/ /ˈtoʊ.kjoʊ/ /ˈtəʊ.ki.əʊ/ pn
Tokyo Tōkyō
capital of Japan

Tokyoite adj
tokyote tokyoïte
relating to Tokyo

Tokyoite n
Tokyote Tokyoïte
person from Tokyo

Tolkienian adj
tolkiénien

Tolstoyan adj
tolstoïen
of or relating to Tolstoy

Toltec n
Toltèque
Translations

Tolyatti /toʊlˈjɑti/ /tɒˈljatɪ/ /tɔlˈjɑti/ /ˌtɒlɪˈatɪ/ pn
Togliatti
city

Tom Thumb pn
Petit Poucet Tom Pouce
the thumb-sized hero of a fairy tale

Tom, Dick and Harry n
Pierre, Paul ou Jacques
anybody or everybody; random or unknown people

Tonga /ˈtoʊŋ.ə/ /ˈtɑŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɔŋ.ɡə/ pn
Tonga
country

Tongan /ˈtɒŋən/ /ˈtɒŋɡən/ n
Tongais Tongaise Tonganais Tonganaise Tongien Tongienne
person from Tonga or of Tongan descent
tonguien tongien
Austronesian language

Tonkinese n
tonkinois
cat breed

Torah /ˈtɔːɹə/ pn
Thora
the Five Books of Moses - the full body of Jewish law

Torbay sole n
fausse limande plie cynoglosse limande rouge
Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

Toronto /təˈɹɑn(t)oʊ/ /təˈɹɑnoʊ/ [tʰəˈɹɑntʰo(ʊ)] [tʰəˈɹɑɾ̃o(ʊ)] [tʰəˈɹɑɾ̃ə] [tʰɹɑɾ̃ə] [t͡ʃəˈɹɑno(ʊ)] [t͡ʃəˈɹɑnə] [t͡ʃɹɑno(ʊ)] [t͡ʃɹɑnə] pn
Toronto
city in Canada

Torontonian /təˈɹɑn.toʊ.ni.ən/ /təˈɹɒn.toʊ.ni.ən/ adj
Torontois
of, from, or pertaining to Toronto

Torontonian /təˈɹɑn.toʊ.ni.ən/ /təˈɹɒn.toʊ.ni.ən/ n
Torontois
native or inhabitant of Toronto

Torres Strait pn
détroit de Torrès
a strait between Australia and New Guinea

Torres Strait Islands pn
Îles du détroit de Torrès
islands

Tortonian pn
Tortonien

Tory /ˈtoɹ.i/ /ˈtɔː.ɹi/ n
Tory
a member or supporter of the Conservative Party (UK, Canada)

Tosh pn
Nyírtass Tash Tass Tosh
Nyírtass
Tash Tosh
Kiryas Tosh

Tosher n
Tosher
(n.) member of the Tosh
(v.) pertaining of the Tosh

Tosk pn
tosque
Tosk

Toulon /tuːˈlɒn/ pn
Toulon
city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Toulouse /tuːˈluːz/ /təˈluːz/ pn
Toulouse
a city in France

Tour de France /ˌtʊə də ˈfɹɑːns/ /ˌtʊə də ˈfɹɒns/ /ˌtʊɹ də ˈfɹæns/ /ˌtʊɹ də ˈfɹɑns/ pn
Tour de France
annual long-distance cycling race through France

Tourcoing pn
Tourcoing
city in Hauts-de-France

Tourette syndrome n
syndrome de la Tourette
disorder characterized by tics

Tournai pn
Tournai
a municipality in Belgium

Tours pn
Tours
city in France

Tourtouse pn
Tourtouse
village in Ariège

Tower of Babel pn
tour de Babel
tower erected at Babel

Tower of London pn
tour de Londres
a fortress in London

Towers pn
De La Tour De Latour Delatour La Tour Latour Tours
equivalent surnames

Toyland pn
pays des jouets
imaginary land

Toyota /taɪˈoʊtə/ /tɔɪˈoʊtə/ /tɔɪˈəʊtə/ [taɪ̯ˈoʊ̯ɾə] [tɔɪ̯ˈoʊ̯ɾə] n
Toyota
a Toyota car

Trabzon pn
Trébizonde
port city on the Black Sea coast of north-eastern Turkey

Traditional Chinese pn
caractère traditionnel
traditional characters
chinois traditionnel
Chinese written using traditional characters

Trahan /tɹəˈhæn/ /ˈtɹeɪ.hæn/ pn
Trahan

Trajan /ˈtɹeɪ.d͡ʒən/ pn
Trajan
the Roman emperor

Trans-Siberian adj
transsibérien
across Siberia

Transnistria /tɹænzˈnɪsˌtɹi.ə/ pn
Transnistrie
Transnistria, an autonomous territory in Moldova

Transnistrian adj
transnistrien
from, or pertaining to, Transnistria or its people or culture

Transoxiana pn
Transoxiane
ancient portion of Central Asia

Transoxianan adj
Transoxiane

Transylvania /tɹænsəlˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Transylvanie
Transylvania

Trapani pn
Trapani
city
province

Trappist n
trappiste
a monk or nun of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance

Trasyanka pn
trasianka
language

Tremadocian n
Trémadocien

Trentino pn
Trentin
province of Italy

Trentino-Alto Adige pn
Trentin-Haut-Adige
region

Trento /ˈtɹɛntoʊ/ pn
Trente
city

Trepanier pn
Trépanier

Treviso pn
Trévise
province
town

Triangulum Australe pn
Triangle austral
constellation

Triangulum Galaxy pn
galaxie du Triangle
spiral galaxy

Triassic /tɹaɪˈæsɪk/ pn
Trias
the geologic period

Tribeca /tɹaɪˈbɛkə/ pn
Tribeca
Tribeca

Tricolor pn
Tricolore
French flag

Trier pn
Trèves
city in Germany

Trieste /tɹiːˈɛst/ /tɹɪˈɛst/ pn
Trieste
city
province

Triestine adj
triestin triestine
of, from or relating to Trieste

Triestine n
Triestin Triestine
a native or resident of the Italian city of Trieste

Trifluvian adj
Trifluvien
pertaining to Three Rivers

Trifluvian n
Trifluvien Trifluvienne
resident of Three Rivers

Trifluvien adj
trifluvien
Trifluvien

Trifluvien n
Trifluvien Trifluvienne
Trifluvien

Trinidad pn
Trinité
an island of the Caribbean

Trinidad and Tobago /ˌtɹɪn.ə.dæd ænd təˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ə.dæd ænd təˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd toʊˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd təʊˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ pn
Trinité-et-Tobago Trinidad-et-Tobago
country

Trinidadian /tɹɪ.nɪ.ˈdæ.diː.ən/ adj
trinidadien
of, from, or pertaining to Trinidad or to the people or language of that country

Trinidadian /tɹɪ.nɪ.ˈdæ.diː.ən/ n
Trinidadais Trinidadaise Trinidadien Trinidadienne
a person from Trinidad

Trinidadian and Tobagonian adj
trinidadien
Of, from, or pertaining to Trinidad and Tobago or to the people or language of that country

Trinidadian and Tobagonian n
trinidadien trinidadienne
A person from Trinidad and Tobago or of descent of Trinidad and Tobago

Trinitarian adj
trinitaire
believing in the Trinity

Trinity /ˈtɹɪ.nɪ.ti/ pn
Trinité
Christianity: three persons of the Godhead

Tripoli /tɹɪˈpoʊlə/ /ˈtɹɪpəli/ pn
Tripoli
capital of Libya
city in Lebanon

Tripolitan /tɹɪˈpɒlɪtən/ adj
tripolitain

Tripolitan /tɹɪˈpɒlɪtən/ n
Tripolitain Tripolitaine
someone from Tripoli

Tripolitania /ˌtɹɪpəlɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
Tripolitaine
historic region

Tristan /ˈtɹɪstən/ pn
Tristan
male given name

Triton /ˈtɹaɪtən/ pn
Triton
god of the sea
seventh moon of Neptune

Troad /ˈtɹəʊ.æd/ /ˈtɹəʊ.əd/ pn
Troade
historical term for peninsula in modern Turkey

Troezen pn
Trézène

Troianovski pn
Troïanovski

Trois-Rivières /ˌt(ɹ)wɑ ɹɪ.ˈvjɛɹ/ pn
Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ adj
troyen
relating to the city Troy
relating to a Trojan point

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ n
Troyen Troyenne
person from Troy
troyen
astronomical object residing at a Trojan point

Trojan War pn
guerre de Troie
mythological war

Trojan asteroid n
astéroïde troyen troyen
any similar asteroid
asteroid sharing Jupiter's orbit

Trojan horse n
cheval de Troie
subversive person or device
cheval de Troie trojan
computing: malicious program

Trojan horse pn
cheval de Troie
epic wooden horse

Trojan point n
point troyen
(astrophysics) any L4 and L5 Lagrange points
(astrophysics) the L4 and L5 Lagrange points of the Sun-Jupiter orbital configuration

Tromsø pn
Tromsø
municipality in Norway

Tropic of Cancer pn
tropique du Cancer
the parallel of latitude 23°30′ north of the equator

Tropic of Capricorn pn
tropique du Capricorne
parallel of latitude 23°30' S

Trotsky pn
Trotski Trotsky
surname

Trotskyism n
trotskisme
left-wing political philosophy named after Leon Trotsky

Trotskyite n
trotskiste
an advocate of the communist doctrines of Leon Trotsky

Troy /tɹɔɪ/ pn
Troie
an ancient city

Troyes pn
Troyes
city in France

Trudeaumania n
trudeaumanie

Trudel pn
Trudel

Trump /tɹʌmp/ pn
Trump
surname

Trumpian /ˈtɹʌmpɪən/ adj
trumpien
resembling or pertaining to the philosophy, rhetoric, and style of Donald Trump

Trumpism /tɹʌmp.ɪsm/ n
trumpisme
characteristic uttering

Trumpism /tɹʌmp.ɪsm/ pn
trumpisme
the philosophy and politics espoused by Donald Trump

Trumpist adj
trumpiste

Truteau pn
Truteau
surname

Trépanier pn
Trépanier

Tsakonian adj
tsakonien

Tsakonian n
Tsakonien Tsakonienne

Tsakonian pn
tsakonien
language

Tsaritsyn pn
Tsaritsyne
former name of Volgograd

Tskhinvali /ˈtskɪnvali/ pn
Tskhinval
A city in Georgia

Tsonga /ˈsɒŋɡə/ /ˈtsɒŋɡə/ n
Tsonga
person

Tsonga /ˈsɒŋɡə/ /ˈtsɒŋɡə/ pn
tsonga
language

Tuamotus pn
Archipel des Tuamotu Îles Tuamotu
archipelago in French Polynesia

Tuareg /ˈtwɑɹ.ɛɡ/ /ˈtwɑː.ɹɛɡ/ n
Touareg Targui
member of the Tuareg people

Tuareg /ˈtwɑɹ.ɛɡ/ /ˈtwɑː.ɹɛɡ/ pn
Touareg touareg
various Berber languages

Tube pn
le métro londonien
informal: the London underground

Tucana pn
Toucan
constellation

Tue n
mar.
abbreviation of Tuesday

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈt(j)uzdi/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃʉːzdæe/ adv
mardi
on Tuesday

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈt(j)uzdi/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃʉːzdæe/ n
mardi
day of the week

Tula pn
Toula
city

Tulu pn
toulou
language

Tulunid adj
toulounide
relating to the Tulunids

Tumblr /ˈtʌmblɚ/ n
tumblr
microblog on Tumblr

Tungusic /tʊŋˈɡʊsɪk/ adj
toungouse
of or pertaining to these languages

Tungusic /tʊŋˈɡʊsɪk/ pn
langues toungouses
language family

Tunis /ˈtjuːnɪs/ /ˈtuːnəs/ pn
Tunis
capital of Tunisia

Tunisia /tjuːˈnɪzi.ə/ /tuˈniʒ.ə/ pn
Tunisie
Republic of Tunisia

Tunisian /tjuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪʒən/ adj
tunisien
pertaining to Tunisia

Tunisian /tjuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪʒən/ n
Tunisien Tunisienne
person from Tunisia

Tunisian Arabic pn
arabe tunisien
Tunisian dialect of Arabic

Tupi /tuːˈpiː/ /ˈtuːpɪ/ pn
tupi
a Tupian language

Tupperware n
tupperware

Tupperware lady n
représentante Tupperware
woman organising a Tupperware party

Tupperware party n
réunion Tupperware
party where Tupperware is sold

Turin /tjʊəˈɹɪn/ /təˈɹɪn/ pn
Turin
city
province

Turinese adj
turinois
of or relating to Turin

Turinese n
Turinois Turinoise
a person from Turin

Turing machine n
machine de Turing
abstract machine

Turk /tɜːk/ /tɝk/ n
Turc Turque
a person from Turkey

Turkestan /ˈtɜɹkɪˌstæn/ /ˌtɜɹkɪˈstæn/ /ˌtɜː(ɹ)kɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Turkestan
a historical region in Asia

Turkey /ˈtɜː.ki/ /ˈtɝ.ki/ pn
Turquie
country at intersection of Europe and Asia

Turkic adj
turc turcique
of or relating to this language group or the people who speak it

Turkification n
turcification turcisation turquification turquisation
Turkification

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ [ˈtɐ˞.kɪʃ] [ˈtɚ.kɪʃ] adj
turc
of, from or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language
Turkic

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ [ˈtɐ˞.kɪʃ] [ˈtɚ.kɪʃ] pn
turc
official language of Turkey, Republic of Cyprus and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Turkish bath n
hammam
establishment

Turkish coffee n
café turc
type of coffee

Turkish delight n
loukoum rahat-loukoum
confection

Turkism n
turcisme
Turkish culture, religion and tradition

Turkmen /ˈtɜːk.mən/ /ˈtɝk.mən/ adj
turkmène
of or pertaining to Turkmenistan, the Turkmen people or the Turkmen language

Turkmen /ˈtɜːk.mən/ /ˈtɝk.mən/ n
Turkmène turkmène
person from Turkmenistan or of Turkmen descent
turkmène
language spoken in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan /tɚkˈmɛn.ɪ.stæn/ /ˌtɜːkmɛn.ɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Turkménistan
Central Asian country

Turkologist n
turcologue
scholar specializing in the languages, history or cultures of Turkic peoples

Turkology n
turcologie
discipline studying Turkic peoples

Turks and Caicos Islands /ˈtɜː(ɹ)ks ən ˈkeɪkəs ˌaɪləndz/ pn
îles Turks-et-Caïcos îles Turques-et-Caïques
a British overseas territory in the Caribbean

Turku pn
Turku
A city in Finland

Turner syndrome n
syndrome de Turner
disease

Turnerian adj
turnérien
of or relating to J. M. W. Turner

Tuscan /ˈtʌs.kən/ n
Toscan Toscane
person from or inhabitant of Tuscany

Tuscany /ˈtʌskəni/ pn
Toscane
region in Italy

Tutankhamun /ˌtu.tæŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtu.tɑŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtutn̩ˈkɑmən/ /ˌtuːtənˈkɑːmən/ pn
Toutânkhamon
Egyptian pharaoh

Tuvalu /tuːˈvaːluː/ /tuːˈvɑː.luː/ /ˈtuː.və.luː/ pn
Tuvalu
country in Oceania

Tuvaluan /tuːˈvɑluːən/ n
Tuvaluan Touvalouéen Tuvalais
A person from Tuvalu or of Tuvaluan descent

Tuyuca pn
tuyuca
language

Tuzla pn
Tuzla
a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tweedledum and Tweedledee /ˌtwiːdəlˈdʌm ən ˌtwiːdəlˈdiː/ n
Tralalère et Tralali
people who spend a lot of time together, and look and act similarly
bonnet blanc, blanc bonnet
two persons or organizations deemed indistinguishable in some way

Twelve Days of Christmas n
Douze jours de Noël
the season or time made up of the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany

Twelver /ˈtwɛlvɚ/ n
duodécimain duodécimaine

Twelverism pn
duodécimanisme

Twitter /ˈtwɪt.ə(ɹ)/ [ˈtʰw̥ɪɾɚ] pn
Twitter
online social networking service

Two Rivers pn
Deux Rivières Deux-Rivières
2 rivers

Tybi pn
Tybi
Fifth Egyptian month

Tyche pn
Tyché
Greek goddess of luck/fortune

Tychonic adj
tychonique

Tylenol /ˈtaɪləˌnɑl/ pn
Tylenol
paracetamol brand

Tyne /taɪn/ /tɛin/ pn
Tyne
river

Tyne and Wear pn
Tyne and Wear
county in North East England

TypeScript /ˈtʌɪpskɹɪpt/ pn
TypeScript
scripting programming language

Typhon /ˈtaɪfɒn/ /ˈtaɪfən/ pn
Typhon
monster with 100 heads

Typhonomachy /ˌtaɪfəˈnɑməki/ /ˌtaɪfəˈnɒməki/ pn
Typhonomachie
battle between Zeus and Typhon

Tyrannosaurus rex /taɪˌɹænəˈsɔːɹəs ˈɹɛks/ /təˌɹænəˈsɔːɹəs ˈɹɛks/ n
tyrannosaure Tyrannosaurus rex
dinosaur

Tyre /ˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Tyr
an ancient sea port and city state of Phoenicia

Tyrol /taɪˈɹoʊl/ /tɪˈɹoʊl/ /ˈtaɪ.ɹoʊl/ /ˈtɪɹˌoʊl/ pn
Tyrol
state in the west of Austria

Tyrolean /taɪˈɹoʊl.i.ən/ /tɪˈɹoʊl.i.ən/ n
Tyrolien Tyrolienne
someone from Tyrol

Tyrolese /tɪɹ.ə.ˈliz/ adj
tyrolien
of or relating to Tyrol

Tyrrhenian Sea pn
mer Tyrrhénienne mer Tyrrhène
Part of the Mediterranean Sea

Tyrtaeus pn
Tyrtée
Ancient Greek name

Tyumen pn
Tioumen
a city in Russia

Tzotzil pn
tzotzil
a Mayan language

Tétouan pn
Tétouan
city

Tórshavn pn
Torshavn
Capital of the Faroe Islands

Tübingen /ˈt(j)uːbɪŋən/ pn
Tübinghen
city in Swabia

U-turn n
demi-tour marche arrière revirement volte-face
reversal of policy
demi-tour retournement volte-face
semi-circular turn

U.S. American n
étasunien étasunienne états-unien états-unienne étatsunien étatsunienne
person from the United States of America

UAE /juː.eɪ.iː/ pn
EAU ÉAU
initialism of United Arab Emirates

UAV n
véhicule aérien sans pilote à bord
unmanned aerial vehicle

UDI n
DUI
unilateral declaration of independence

UEFA /juˈeɪfə/ pn
UEFA
Union of European Football Associations

UFO /ˈjufoʊ̯/ /ˈjuːfəʊ̯/ /ˈʌfoʊ̯/ /ˌjuˌɛfˈoʊ/ /ˌjuːɛfˈəʊ/ n
OVNI ovni
an unidentified flying object

UK /juːˈkeɪ/ pn
R.-U. RU
abbreviation of United Kingdom

UN pn
ONU
Initialism of United Nations

UN Security Council pn
Conseil de sécurité Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies
international organ

UNC adj
FDC
uncirculated

UNDP pn
PNUD
United Nations Development Programme

UNHCR pn
HCNUR
United Nations HCR

UPS n
ASI ASSC
(initialism) uninterruptible power supply

URL /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ /ˌjuˌɑɹˈɛl/ /ˌjuːˌɑːɹˈɛl/ n
URL
Uniform Resource Locator

US /juː.ɛs/ pn
EU
abbreviation of United States

US Virgin Islands pn
Iles Vierges américaines
islands

US dollar n
dollar américain
official currency of the United States

US-American adj
états-unien étatsunien
of, from or relating to the United States of America

USA /juː ɛs ˈeɪ/ /ˌju ˌɛs ˈeɪ/ pn
USA É.-U. ÉUA
United States of America

USAR /ˈju.sɑɹ/ n
SD sauvetage-déblaiement
urban search and rescue

USB port n
port USB
port for USB connection

USMCA pn
ACEUM AEUMC
United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement

USSR /ˌju.ɛs.ɛsˈɑ(ɹ)/ pn
URSS
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Uchentein pn
Uchentein
village in Ariège

Udi pn
oudi
language

Udine pn
Udine
capital
province

Udmurt adj
oudmourte
pertaining to Udmurts, Udmurtia, or the Udmurt language

Udmurt pn
oudmourte
language

Udmurtia pn
Oudmourtie
a republic of Russia

Ufa /ˈjuːfə, uːˈfɑː/ pn
Oufa
city

Uganda /(j)uˈɡændə/ /(j)uˈɡɑːndə/ pn
Ouganda
Republic of Uganda

Ugandan /juˈɡændən/ /juːˈɡændən/ /jʊ-/ adj
ougandais ougandien
Of, from, or pertaining to Uganda, the Ugandan people or the Ugandan language

Ugandan /juˈɡændən/ /juːˈɡændən/ /jʊ-/ n
Ougandais Ougandaise Ougandien Ougandienne
A person from Uganda or of Ugandan descent

Ukraine /juˈkɹeɪn/ /juːˈkɹeɪn/ /ˈjuˌkɹeɪn/ /ˈjuːˌkɹeɪn/ [ju̟ˈkɹeɪ̯n] [ˈjuˌkɹeɪ̯n] pn
Ukraine
country in Eastern Europe

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ adj
ukrainien ukrainienne
relating to Ukraine or its people

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ n
Ukrainien Ukrainienne ukrainien
citizen of Ukraine or a person of Ukrainian ethnicity

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ pn
ukrainien
East Slavic language of Ukrainians, and the official language of Ukraine

Ukrainian People's Republic pn
République populaire ukrainienne
the first state of Ukraine

Ukrainian SSR pn
RSS d'Ukraine
abbreviation of Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic

Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic pn
République socialiste soviétique d'Ukraine
the Bolshevik state of Ukraine

Ukrainization n
ukrainisation
the process or result of Ukrainizing

Ukrainophobia n
ukrainophobie
the fear of Ukraine or Ukrainian

Ukrainophobic adj
ukrainophobe
showing Ukrainophobia

Ukrainophone n
ukrainophone
Ukrainian-speaking

Ulaanbaatar /ˌuːlɑːn ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ pn
Oulan Bator
the capital of Mongolia

Ulan-Ude pn
Oulan-Oudé
capital of Buryatia, Russia

Ulric /ʊl.ɹɪk/ pn
Ulric
male given name

Ulrica pn
Ulrica Ulrique
female given name

Ultima Thule pn
Ultima Thule Ultima Thulé Ultime Thulé

Uluru /uːluˈɹuː/ /ˈuːluɹuː/ pn
Uluru Ayers Rock
giant rock in Australia

Ulyanov pn
Oulianov
surname

Ulyanovsk /ʊlˈjɑːnɒfsk/ pn
Oulianovsk
city

Uman pn
Ouman
city in Ukraine

Umbria /ˈʊmbɹiə/ /ˈʌmbɹiə/ pn
Ombrie
region of Italy

Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ n
Ombrien Ombrienne
an inhabitant of Umbria

Umbriel /ˈʌmbriəl/ pn
Umbriel
moon of Uranus

Unac pn
Unac
village in Ariège

Uncle Sam /ˌəŋ-/ /ˌʌŋkl̩ ˈsæm/ /ˌʌŋkəl ˈsæm/ pn
Oncle Sam
personification of the United States federal government or citizens

Uncle Scrooge n
picsou
rich miser

Unicode /ˈjunɪˌkoʊd/ /ˈjuːnɪˌkəʊd/ pn
Unicode
series of computer encoding standards

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics pn
Union des Républiques Socialistes Soviétiques
a country in Eurasia

Union of the Comoros pn
Union des Comores
official name for the Comoros

Unitarian adj
unitarien
pertaining to Unitarianism

Unitarian n
unitarien-universaliste
a modern follower of Unitarian Universalism

Unitarian Universalism pn
unitarisme-universalisme universalisme unitarien
religion which encourages theological liberalism

Unitarianism n
unitarisme
the religious belief that God is a single person

United Arab Emirates /juˌnaɪtɪd ˌæɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ pn
Émirats arabes unis Émirats Arabes Unis
country in Western Asia

United Arab Republic pn
République Arabe Unie
former country

United Kingdom /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ /jəˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ /jʊˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ pn
Royaume-Uni Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne et d'Irlande du Nord
sovereign state in Europe

United Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne
United Kingdom of Great Britain

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland pn
Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne et d’Irlande
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland /jʊˈnaɪtɪd ˈkɪŋdəm əv ˌɡɹeɪt ˈbɹɪtən ən ˌnɔː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)n ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne et d’Irlande du Nord Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne et d'Irlande du Nord
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Mexican States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈmɛk.sɪ.kən ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈmɛk.sɪ.kən ˈsteɪts/ pn
États-Unis mexicains
United Mexican States

United Nations /juˌnaɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz/ /jʊ-/ pn
Organisation des Nations Unies Nations Unies Organisation des Nations unies
international coalition

United Nations Economic and Social Council pn
Conseil économique et social des Nations unies
one of the six principal organs of the United Nations

United Nations General Assembly pn
Assemblée générale des Nations unies
one of the six principal organs of the United Nations

United Provinces pn
Provinces-Unies
historical Dutch republic

United States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ /jʊˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ [juˌnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d ˈsteɪ̯ts] [jɪ̈-] pn
États-Unis
the United States

United States Virgin Islands pn
îles Vierges américaines îles Vierges des États-Unis
a US overseas territory in the Caribbean

United States minor outlying islands n
Îles mineures éloignées des États-Unis
regions of the United States

United States of America /juˌnaɪtəd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹəkə/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɨkə/ pn
États-Unis d'Amérique États-Unis Amérique
a country in North America

Universal Serial Bus n
USB
computing standard for interconnecting PC devices

Universiade n
Universiade
a sport event

Unix /ˈjuːnɪks/ n
Unix
operating system

Unix time pn
heure Posix
system for describing instants of time

Uno pn
Uno
a card game played with special cards

Unsupported titles/C`num` pn
C#
programming language

Unzent pn
Unzent
village in Ariège

Upanishad n
upanishad
Hindu text

Upper Austria pn
Haute-Autriche
state of Austria

Upper Canada /ˈʌpɚ ˈkænədə/ pn
Haut-Canada
Former colony

Upper Egypt pn
Haute-Égypte
Southern Egypt

Upper Normandy pn
Haute-Normandie
former region of France

Upper Silesia pn
Haute-Silésie
region

Upper Sorbian pn
haut-sorabe
a Slavic language spoken in part of Saxony

Upper Volta pn
Haute-Volta
former name of Burkina Faso

Uppsala /ʊpˈsɑlə/ /ˈʊpsɑːlə/ pn
Uppsala
city in eastern central Sweden

Ural /ˈjʊəɹəl/ /ˈʊəɹɑːl/ pn
Oural
river

Ural Mountains pn
monts Oural
mountains

Ural owl n
chouette de l'Oural
Strix uralensis

Uralic /jʊəˈɹælɪk/ adj
ouralien
pertaining to the Finno-Ugric and Samoyedic peoples or their languages

Urania /jʊˈɹeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Uranie
the Muse of astronomy

Uranian /jʊˈɹeɪniən/ /jʊˈɹeɪnɪən/ adj
uranien uranienne
celestial, heavenly
uranien
of or pertaining to the planet Uranus

Uranian /jʊˈɹeɪniən/ /jʊˈɹeɪnɪən/ n
uranien uraniste
male homosexual
Uranien Uranienne
inhabitant of the planet Uranus

Uranus /juˈɹeɪnəs/ /jʊˈɹeɪnəs/ /ˈjʊɹənəs/ pn
Ouranos Uranus
god of the sky and heavens
Uranus
planet

Urartian /ʊˈɹɑːtɪən/ adj
ourartéen
relating to Urartu

Urartian /ʊˈɹɑːtɪən/ n
Ourartéen
inhabitant of Urartu

Urban pn
Urbain
male given name

Urdu /ˈɜːˌduː/ /ˈʊəɹduː/ /ˈʊəˌduː/ adj
ourdou ourdoue
relative to the Urdu language

Urdu /ˈɜːˌduː/ /ˈʊəɹduː/ /ˈʊəˌduː/ pn
ourdou
the Indo-Iranian language

Uri /ˈuːɹi/ pn
Uri
canton of Switzerland

Uriah /jʊəˈɹaɪə/ pn
Urie
biblical character

Urim and Thummim n
Ourim et Toumim
sacred devices used for casting lots

Ursa Major /ˌɝsə ˈmeɪdʒɚ/ pn
Grande Ourse
large circumpolar constellation of the northern sky

Ursa Minor /ˌɝsə ˈmaɪnɚ/ pn
Petite Ourse
a circumpolar constellation of the northern sky

Ursula /ˈɜː(ɹ).sjʊ.lə/ /ˈɜː(ɹ).ʃʊ.lə/ /ˈɝ.sə.lə/ pn
Ursule
female given name

Uruguay /ˈjʊə.ɹə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈjʊɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈʊɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Uruguay
country

Uruguayan /uɹuˈɡwaɪən/ adj
uruguayen
of Uruguay

Uruguayan /uɹuˈɡwaɪən/ n
Uruguayen Uruguayenne
a person from Uruguay

Usedom pn
Usedom
island

Usenet /ˈjuːz.nɛt/ pn
Usenet
a world-wide distributed discussion system consisting of newsgroups classified hierarchically by subject

Usenetter n
useneteur
user of Usenet

Usonian /juːˈsoʊni.ən/ adj
étasunien états-unien étatsunien

Usonian /juːˈsoʊni.ən/ n
Étasunien États-Unien Étatsunien
a citizen of the USA, as opposed to an inhabitant of America as a whole

Ussuriysk pn
Oussouriisk
city in Russia

Ust-Luga pn
Oust-Louga
Ust-Luga

Utah /ˈjuːˌtɑː/ /ˈjuːˌtɔː/ pn
Utah
a state of the United States of America

Utraquism n
utraquisme
moderate Hussitism

Utraquist n
calixtin ultraquiste
follower of Utraquism

Utrecht /juːˈtɹɛxt/ /ˈjuˌtɹɛkt/ /ˈjuˌtɹɛxt/ pn
Utrecht
city in the Netherlands
province of the Netherlands

Utrecht velvet n
velours d'Utrecht
thick plush

Utsunomiya pn
Utsunomiya
a city of Japan

Uyghur /ˈwiːɡ(ʊ)ə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ n
ouïghour
member of ethnic group

Uyghur /ˈwiːɡ(ʊ)ə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ pn
ouïghour ouïgour
language

Uyghuristan /-ˈstæn/ /ˌuːɪ-/ /ˌwiɡəɹɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Ouïghouristan
area

Uzbek adj
ouzbek
of, from, or pertaining to Uzbekistan, its people or language

Uzbek n
Ouzbek Ouzbèke
person

Uzbek pn
ouzbek turk-oriental
language

Uzbekistan /ʊzˌbɛkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Ouzbékistan
Republic of Uzbekistan

Uzhhorod pn
Oujgorod Oujhorod
a city in western Ukraine

V sign n
signe V
sign of victory

V-neck n
col en V
V-shaped neckline

VAT /væt/ /ˌviːeɪˈtiː/ n
TVA
initialism for value-added tax

VF adj
TTB
very fine

VFS n
VFS
virtual file system
voice feminization surgery

VG adj
B
very good

VJ n
JRI
video journalist
VJ
video jockey

VP n
SV
verb phrase

VPN n
RPV VPN vépéenne
virtual private network

VSL pn
VSL
Ville St. Laurent

Vachon pn
Vachon

Vadodara pn
Vadodara
city in India

Vaduz /vəˈduːts/ pn
Vaduz
capital of Liechtenstein

Vaillancourt pn
Vaillancourt

Vaisheshika pn
Vaisheshika
school of Hindu philosophy

Val Marie pn
Val Marie
rural municipality
village

Val-d'Oise pn
Val-d'Oise
department in Île-de-France

Val-d'Or pn
Val-d'Or

Val-de-Marne /vɑːl ˈdə mɑɹn/ /vɑːl ˈdə mɑːn/ pn
Val-de-Marne
department of France

Valais /væˈleɪ/ /ˈvæleɪ/ pn
Valais
Swiss canton

Vale of Tempe pn
vallée de Tempé
ancient name of a gorge in Thessaly

Valence pn
Valence
commune in southeastern France

Valencia /vəˈlɛnsi.ə/ pn
Valence
capital of the Valencian Community
Valencia
city in Venezuela

Valencian /vəˈlɛnsi.ən/ adj
valencien
from or relating to Valencia

Valencian /vəˈlɛnsi.ən/ n
Valencien Valencienne Valençais Valençois
inhabitant of Valencia

Valencian /vəˈlɛnsi.ən/ pn
valencien
variety of Catalan

Valencian Community pn
Communauté valencienne Pays valencien
autonomous community in Spain

Valenciennes /vəˌlɛnsiˈɛn/ /ˌvælənsiˈɛn/ /ˌvælənsiˈɛnz/ pn
Valenciennes
town

Valens pn
Valens
a Roman cognomen

Valentina pn
Valentine
female given name

Valentine /ˈvæləntaɪn/ n
Valentin
male given name

Valentinian pn
Valentinien
a Roman cognomen

Valerian pn
Valérien
a Roman cognomen

Valerie pn
Valérie
female given name

Valerius pn
Valéry
male given name

Valetudo pn
Valétudo
in Roman mythology
satellite of Jupiter

Valhalla /vælˈhælə/ /vɑlˈhɑlə/ pn
Valhalla Walhalla Valhalle valhalla walhalla
in Norse mythology, the home of warriors slain gloriously in battle

Valle d'Aosta /ˌvaleɪ dɑːˈɒstə/ pn
Val d'Aoste Vallée d'Aoste
region of northwestern Italy

Valletta /vəˈlɛtə/ pn
La Valette
capital of Malta

Vallettan adj
valettin
Of or pertaining to Valletta

Vallettan n
Valettin Valettine
native or inhabitant of Valletta

Valley of the Kings pn
Vallée des rois
Egyptian valley known for its tombs

Valley of the Sun pn
Vallée du soleil
Term for the Phoenix metropolitan area

Valparaiso pn
Valparaíso
city

Van Allen belt n
ceinture de Van Allen
synonym of Van Allen radiation belt

Van Allen radiation belt n
ceinture de radiations de Van Allen
either of two torus-shaped areas circling Earth

Van Halen pn
van Halen
surname

Vancouver /vænˈkuː.vɚ/ /væŋˈkuː.vɚ/ pn
Vancouver
city

Vancouver Island pn
Île de Vancouver
island off coast of British Columbia

Vancouverite n
Vancouverois Vancouvérois
native or resident of Vancouver

Vandal n
Vandale
member of an ancient east Germanic tribe

Vandalic /vænˈdæl.ɪk/ adj
vandale
of or pertaining to the Vandals

Vanessa /vəˈnɛsə/ pn
Vanessa
female given name

Vanir pn
Vanes
Scandinavian deities

Vanuatu /væn.uːˈɑː.tuː/ /vɑ.nuˈɑ.tu/ /ˌvænuːˈaːtuː/ pn
Vanuatu
Republic of Vanuatu

Vanuatuan adj
vanuatais
Of, from, or pertaining to Vanuatu, the Vanuatuan people or the Vanuatuan language

Vanuatuan n
Vanouatais Vanuatais Vanuatan
A person from Vanuatu or of Vanuatuan descent

Var pn
Var
département

Varanasi pn
Bénarès
city in India

Varangian /vəˈɹæn.d͡ʒi.ən/ n
Varègue
member of a Scandinavian tribe

Varese pn
Varèse
capital
province

Varsovian /vɑː(ɹ)ˈsəʊviən/ adj
varsovien
of, from or relating to Warsaw

Varsovian /vɑː(ɹ)ˈsəʊviən/ n
Varsovien Varsovienne
someone from Warsaw

Varus pn
Varus
a Roman cognomen

Varuzhan /vəˈɹuʒən/ pn
Varoujan
transliteration of Armenian name

Vashkivtsi pn
Vachkivtsi
city

Vasylkiv pn
Vassylkiv
city

Vatakara pn
Bargaret

Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ adj
vatican
Relating to the Vatican City state

Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ pn
Vatican
state

Vatican City /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən ˈsɪt.i/ pn
Vatican Cité du Vatican
State of the Vatican City

Vatican City State pn
État de la Cité du Vatican
official name of Vatican City

Vaticanology n
vaticanologie
study of Vatican politics

Vaucluse pn
Vaucluse
département

Vaud pn
Vaud
A canton

Vaughan /vɔːn/ pn
Vaughan
city in Ontario

Veda /ˈveɪdə/ pn
véda
Sanskrit scriptures

Vedic /ˈveɪdɪk/ adj
védique
Of or pertaining to the Vedas

Vedic Sanskrit pn
védique
language

Vega /ˈveɪɡə/ pn
Véga
the brightest star in the constellation Lyra

Vegan /ˈveɪɡən/ /ˈviːɡən/ n
Végan Végane
someone from Vega

Vegemite /ˈve.d͡ʒi.mɑɪt/ /ˈvɛ.d͡ʒɪ.maɪt/ pn
Végémite
food paste made from yeast

Vehm pn
Sainte-Vehme
Westphalian court in the Middle Ages

Vehmic adj
vehmique
Of or pertaining to the Vehm

Veii pn
Véies
Etruscan city

Vela pn
Voiles
constellation

Velazquezian adj
vélasquézien
of, or characteristic of Diego Velázquez, or his art

Velcro /ˈvɛlkɹoʊ/ /ˈvɛlkɹəʊ/ pn
velcro
fastener

Velcro /ˈvɛlkɹoʊ/ /ˈvɛlkɹəʊ/ v
velcroter
to fasten with velcro

Veles pn
Vélès
a pagan Slavic god

Veliky Novgorod /vəˈliː.ki ˈnɑv.ɡə.ɹɑd/ /vəˈliː.ki ˈnɒv.ɡə.ɹɒd/ /vɪˈliː.ki ˈnɔːv.ɡə.ɹət/ pn
Novgorod Veliky Novgorod la Grande
city

Velvet Revolution n
révolution de velours
any non-violent political revolution

Vendean adj
vendéen
Of or from the Vendée

Vendée /vɒ̃ˈdeɪ/ pn
Vendée
department
river

Vendémiaire /vɛnˌdɛmɪˈɛː/ /ˌvɑndəˈmjɛəɹ/ /ˌvɑ̃deɪˈmjɛəɹ/ pn
vendémiaire
the first month of the French Republican Calendar

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ adj
vénitien
relating to Venice

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ n
Vénitien Vénitienne
inhabitant of Venice

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ pn
vénitien
Romance language spoken in Veneto

Venetian blind n
store vénitien jalousie
blind consisting of overlapping horizontal slats

Venetic /vəˈnɛtɪk/ adj
vénète
of or pertaining to the Veneti people, their language or culture

Venetic /vəˈnɛtɪk/ pn
vénète
Venetic language

Veneto /ˈvɛnətoʊ/ pn
Vénétie
region in northern Italy

Venezuela /ˌvɛn.əˈzweɪ.lə/ /ˌvɛn.ɛzˈweɪ.lə/ /ˌvɛn.ɪˈzweɪ.lə/ pn
Venezuela Vénézuéla
country

Venezuelan adj
vénézuélien
of, from, or pertaining to Venezuela or the Venezuelan people

Venezuelan n
Vénézuélien Vénézuélienne
person from Venezuela or of Venezuelan descent

Venice /ˈvɛnɪs/ pn
Venise
city and province in Italy
empire

Venn diagram n
diagramme de Venn
diagram representing sets by circles

Ventimiglia pn
Vintimille
city in Italy

Ventôse /vɑnˈtoʊz/ /vɒ̃ˈtəʊz/ pn
ventôse
the sixth month of the French Republican Calendar

Venus /ˈvinəs/ /ˈviːnəs/ [ˈvinɪ̈s] pn
Vénus
goddess
planet

Venus de Milo pn
Vénus de Milo
sculpture

Venus flytrap n
dionée
Dionaea muscipula

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ /vəˈnuʃən/ /vəˈnuʒən/ adj
vénusien vénusienne
of Venus
of Venusians

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ /vəˈnuʃən/ /vəˈnuʒən/ n
Vénusien Vénusienne
inhabitant of Venus

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ /vəˈnuʃən/ /vəˈnuʒən/ pn
vénusien
language

Veps pn
vepse
the language

Vera /ˈvɪə.ɹə/ pn
Vera Véra
female given name

Veracruz pn
Veracruz
city in Mexico

Vercelli pn
Verceil
town, province

Vercingetorix /vɜː(ɹ).sɪnˈd͡ʒɛ.tə.ɹɪks/ pn
Vercingétorix
Gallic chieftain

Verdian adj
verdien
of or pertaining to Giuseppe Verdi

Verdun /və(ɹ)ˈdɜ̃/ /və(ɹ)ˈdʌn/ pn
Verdun
city in Meuse

Veria pn
Véria
a city in Greece

Verkhoyansk pn
Verkhoïansk
town in Sakha Republic

Vermont /vəɹˈmaʊnt/ /vəˈmɒnt/ /vɚˈmɑnt/ /ˈvɜːmɒnt/ [vɚˈmɑn(ʔ)t̚] [vɚˈmɑ̃ʔ] pn
Vermont
a state in the United States

Verne pn
Verne
surname

Vernon /ˈvɜːnən/ /ˈvɝnən/ pn
Vernon
town in Normandy

Verona /vɪˈɹəʊnə/ pn
Vérone
city straddling the river Adige in Veneto, northern Italy
province in the Veneto region of northern Italy

Veronica /vəˈɹɒnɪkə/ pn
Véronique
female given name

Verove pn
Vérove

Versaillais adj
versaillais

Versaillais n
Versaillais Versaillaise

Versailles /vɚˈsaɪ/ /vɚˈzaɪ/ /vɛəˈsaɪ/ pn
Versailles
city in Yvelines, Île-de-France

Verstappen pn
Verstappen

Vespasian /vɛsˈpeɪzi.ən/ /vɛsˈpeɪʒi.ən/ pn
Vespasien
Roman cognomen

Vespers pn
vêpres
A Christian service held in the late afternoon or early evening

Vesta /vɛstə/ pn
Vesta
Roman goddess
asteroid

Vesuvius /vəˈsu.vi.əs/ pn
Vésuve
volcano in Italy

Vettel pn
Vettel

Veurne /ˈvɜː(ɹ)nə/ pn
Furnes
a Belgian city and municipality in West Flanders

Vezina pn
Vézina

Vianden pn
Vianden
city

Viau pn
Viau

Vicenza pn
Vicence
city or province in Veneto, Italy

Vichy /ˈviːʃi/ pn
Vichy
town

Victor /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/ pn
Victor
male given name

Victoria /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹi.ə/ pn
Victoire Victoria
female given name
Victoria
capital city of the Seychelles

Victoria Cross n
croix de Victoria
highest military award

Victoria Day pn
Fête de la Reine
a Canadian holiday

Victoria Falls pn
chutes Victoria
waterfall in Africa

Victorian /vɪkˈtɔ.ɹi.ən/ /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹɪ.ən/ adj
victorien
of or relating to the reign of Queen Victoria or that period
of or displaying the (supposed) ideals or standards of morality of that period
of the style of architecture or furnishings of that period

Victoriatown pn
Victoriatown

Victoriaville pn
Victoriaville

Victory Day n
Jour de la Victoire
a day to commemorate victories in important battles or wars in the countries' history

Vidian /ˈvɪd.i.ən/ adj
vidien
related to Guido Guidi

Vidian nerve n
nerf vidien
nerve

Vienna /vaɪˈi.nə/ /vaɪˈæ.nə/ /vaɪˈɛ.nə/ /viˈɛ.nə/ /ˈvaɪ.ə.nə/ pn
Vienne
capital of Austria

Vienna sausage n
saucisse de Francfort

Vienne pn
Vienne
city in Isère, France
department of France
river in France

Viennese /ˌviː.əˈniːz/ adj
viennois
of or relating to Vienna

Viennese /ˌviː.əˈniːz/ n
Viennois Viennoise
inhabitant or resident of Vienna

Viennese waltz n
valse viennoise
ballroom dance

Viennois pn
Viennois

Vientiane /viˌɛntiˈɑːn/ /ˌvjɛnˈtjɑːn/ pn
Vientiane
capital of Laos

Vietic adj
vietique vietiques

Vietnam /(ˈ)vitˈnæm/ /(ˈ)vitˈnɑm/ /(ˈ)viːətˈnæm/ /(ˈ)viːətˈnɑːm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnæm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnɑm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnɑːm/ /ˌvi.ətˈnæm/ /ˌvi.ətˈnɑm/ /ˌvjɛʔˈnɑːm/ pn
Vietnam Viêt Nam Viêtnam
country in Southeast Asia

Vietnam War pn
Guerre du Vietnam
war that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia between 1955 and 1975

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ adj
vietnamien
of or pertaining to Vietnam

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ n
Vietnamien Vietnamienne niakoué vietnamien
Vietnamese person

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ pn
vietnamien
language

Vieux-Fort pn
Vieux-Fort
commune in Guadeloupe

Vigneron pn
Vigneron

Viking /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ n
Viking viking
One of the Scandinavian seafaring warriors

Viking disease n
maladie des Vikings
Dupuytren's contracture

Vilnian adj
vilnois
from Vilnius

Vilnian n
vilnois vilnoise
inhabitant of Vilnius

Vilnius /ˈvɪlni.əs/ /ˈvɪlnjəs/ pn
Vilnius
capital of Lithuania

Vincent /ˈvɪnsənt/ pn
Vincent
male given name

Violet pn
Violette
female given name

Viredaz pn
Viredaz
surname

Virgil /ˈvɜːdʒɪl/ /ˈvɝdʒɪl/ pn
Virgile
Roman writer

Virgin pn
la Vierge
Mary, mother of Jesus
constellation or star sign

Virgin Islands pn
Îles Vierges îles Vierges
archipelago

Virgin Mary pn
Vierge Marie
Mary, mother of Jesus

Virginia /vɚˈd͡ʒɪn.jə/ pn
Virginie
state
female given name

Virginia creeper n
vigne vierge
Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginian /vəˈd͡ʒɪnjən/ /vɚˈd͡ʒɪnjən/ n
Virginien Virginienne
resident of Virginia

Virgo /ˈvɜː.ɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝ.ɡoʊ/ n
Vierge
Someone with a Virgo star sign

Virgo /ˈvɜː.ɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝ.ɡoʊ/ pn
Vierge
constellation
astrological sign

Visean pn
Viséen
A subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Vishnu /ˈvɪʃnu/ pn
Vishnou
the god

Visigoth /ˈvɪzɪɡɒθ/ n
Wisigoth wisigoth
member of an East Germanic tribe

Visigothic adj
wisigoth wisigothique
of or pertaining to the Visigoths

Vistula /ˈvɪst͡ʃʊlə/ pn
Vistule
Polish river

Vitebsk pn
Vitebsk
city

Viterbo pn
Viterbe
capital
province

Vitruvian Man pn
homme de Vitruve
the drawing by Leonardo

Vitus pn
Vital
male given name

Vivian /ˈvɪvi.ən/ pn
Vivian Vivien
male given name
Viviane Vivienne
female given name

Vixen pn
Fringant
reindeer of Santa Claus

Vladika n
Vladika
historical ruler of Montenegro

Vladimir /ˈvlæ.dɪ.miə(ɹ)/ pn
Vladimir
Russian city
male given name

Vladivostok /ˌvlædɪˈvɑstɑk/ /ˌvlædɪˈvɒstɒk/ pn
Vladivostok
seaport in Russia

Vltava /vəlˈtɑːvə/ pn
Vltava
a major river in the Czech Republic

VoD n
vidéo sur demande vidéo à la demande vidéo à la séance
video on demand

Vojvodina /ˌvɔɪvəˈdiːnə/ pn
Voïvodine
autonomous province of Serbia

Volans pn
Poisson volant
small circumpolar constellation of the southern sky

Volapük /volaˈpyk/ /ˈvɒləˌpʊk/ pn
volapük
language

Volapükist n
volapükiste
specialist or speaker of Volapük

Volgograd pn
Volgograd
Volgograd

Volhynia pn
Volhynie Volynie
region

Volkswagen /ˈvoʊksˌwæɡn̩/ n
Volks Volkswagen
a car manufactured by Volkswagen
Volkswagen
a car manufacturer

Volos pn
Volos
city

Voluptas pn
Volupté
Goddess of sensual pleasures

Vorarlberg /ˈfɔːɹˌɑː(ɹ)lbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Vorarlberg
the westernmost federal state of Austria

Vorkuta pn
Vorkouta
city

Vormsi pn
Vormsi
fourth largest island in Estonia

Voronezh /vəˈɹɒniʒ/ pn
Voronej
city in Russia

Vosges /voʊʒ/ pn
Vosges
mountain range in France
department of France

Votic pn
vote
language

Vrachasi pn
Vrachasi
village in Crete

Vuelta a España /ˌvwɛltə aɪ (ɪ)sˈpænjə/ /ˌvwɛltə aɪ ɛsˈpɑnjə/ pn
Tour d'Espagne
annual cycling race in Spain

Vulcan /ˈvʌlkən/ pn
Vulcain
Roman god of fire
Theoretical planet

Vulcan salute /ˌvʌlkən səˈl(j)uːt/ /ˌvʌlkən səˈlut/ n
salut vulcain
gesture of greeting among Star Trek fans

Vulgar Latin pn
latin vulgaire
the Latin language as spoken by people

Vulgate /ˈvʌlɡeɪt/ /ˈvʌlɡɪt/ pn
Vulgate
Latin Bible translation

Vulpecula /vʌlˈpɛkjələ/ pn
Petit Renard
autumn constellation

Vänern pn
Vänern
Swedish lake

Västerbotten pn
Västerbotten
province and county of Sweden

Vé pn
Vé
Norse mythological figure

Võro /ˈvɔːɹəʊ/ /ˈvɜːɹəʊ/ pn
võro
language

W-boson n
boson W
fundamental particle

WADA pn
AMA

WANA /ˈwɑ.nə/ pn
AOAN

WC /ˌdʌbəlju ˈsiː/ n
w.-c.
abbreviation for water closet

WFP pn
PAM
World Food Programme

WHMIS pn
SIMDUT
WHMIS

WHO /ˈdʌbəljuː ˈeɪt͡ʃ ˈəʊ/ pn
OMS
World Health Organization

WIPO /ˈwaɪpəʊ/ pn
OMPI
World Intellectual Property Organization

WMO pn
OMM
The World Meteorological Organization

WRT preposition
p/r
abbreviated forms of prepositions denoting with respect to

WTO pn
OMC
World Trade Organization

WWW /ˈdʌb ˈdʌb ˈdʌb/ /ˈdʌb.jə ˈdʌb.jə ˈdʌb.jə/ /ˈdʌb.əl.juː ˈdʌb.əl.juː ˈdʌb.əl.juː/ [dʌɥʊ̆dʌɥʊ̆dʌbˡju] pn
WWW
World Wide Web (abbreviation)

Wadden Sea pn
mer des Wadden
Wadden Sea

Wadjet pn
Ouadjet
The patron goddess and namesake of the Ancient Egyptian city of Per-Wadjet.

Wagnerian adj
wagnérien
of, or characteristic of Richard Wagner, or his music

Wahhabism pn
wahhabisme
branch of Sunni Islam

Wahhabite n
wahhabite
follower of Wahhabism

Wake County pn
Comté de Wake
county

Walcourt pn
Walcourt
a city in Namur Province, Belgium

Waldensian adj
vaudois
of or pertaining to the Waldenses

Waldensian n
vaudois vaudoise
one who holds the doctrines of the Waldenses

Waldorf salad n
salade Waldorf
type of salad

Wales /weɪlz/ [weɪɫz] pn
pays de Galles Pays de Galles
a constituent nation of the UK

Wall-Sun-Sun prime n
nombre premier de Wall-Sun-Sun
conjectured prime number of a certain type

Wallachia /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ə/ pn
Valachie
region in Romania

Wallachian /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ən/ adj
valaque
related to Wallachia

Wallachian /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ən/ n
Valaque
person from Wallachia or of Wallachian descent

Wallia pn
Vallia Wallia
king of Visigoths

Wallis and Futuna /ˈwɒlɪs ən(d) fuːˈtuːnə/ pn
Wallis-et-Futuna
an overseas territory of France in Oceania

Wallonia /wəˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Wallonie
a region

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ adj
wallon wallonne
referring to the French-speaking people of southern Belgium

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ n
Wallon Wallonne
an inhabitant of Wallonia

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ pn
wallon
Romance language

Walloon Brabant pn
Brabant wallon
province

Walpurgis night n
Nuit de Walpurgis
feast of witchcraft in German folklore

Walter /ˈwɑltɚ/ /ˈwɔltɚ/ /ˈwɔːltə/ pn
Gautier
male given name

Wandering Jew pn
juif errant
the Jewish shoemaker from the Christian legend

Wanderwort /ˈvɑndɚˌvɔɹt/ /ˈvɑndɚˌvɚtɚ/ /ˈvɒndəˌvɔːt/ /ˈvɒndəˌvətə/ /ˈwɑndɚˌwɔɹt/ /ˈwɑndɚˌwɚtɚ/ /ˈwɒndəˌwɔːt/ /ˈwɒndəˌwətə/ [-ɾɚ] n
mot voyageur mot vagabond
loanword that has spread to many different languages, often through trade or the adoption of foreign cultural practices

Wankel engine n
moteur Wankel
type of engine

Warholian adj
warholien
of or pertaining to Andy Warhol

Warsaw /ˈwɔɹsɔ/ /ˈwɔːsɔː/ pn
Varsovie
capital city of Poland
metonym for Polish government

Warsaw Pact pn
Pacte de Varsovie
military alliance
pacte de Varsovie
pact

Warsaw Uprising pn
insurrection de Varsovie
millitary operation

Warwick /ˈwɑɹɪk/ /ˈwɒɹɪk/ /ˈwɔɹɪk/ pn
Warwick
county town of Warwickshire

Warwickshire /ˈwɒ.ɹɪk.ʃə(ɹ)/ pn
Warwickshire

Washington /wɔɹʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɔʃɪŋtən/ pn
Washington
name
Washington État de Washington
US state

Washington, D.C. /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən ˈdiː ˌsiː/ pn
Washington Washington, district de Columbia
federal capital of the United States of America

Wasteneys pn
Gâtinais
forms from the original Lingua Franca

Waswanipi pn
Lac Waswanipi
lake
Rivière Waswanipi
river
Village de Waswanipi
village
Waswanipi
peuple Waswanipi
people

Watergate /ˈwɑtəɹˌɡeɪt/ pn
Watergate
scandal

Waterloo /ˈwɑtɚˌluː/ /ˈwɔtɚˌluː/ /ˌwɑtɚˈluː/ /ˌwɔtɚˈluː/ /ˌwɔːtə(ɹ)ˈluː/ pn
Waterloo
city in Ontario, Canada

Way of the Cross n
chemin de croix
series of images

Waziristan pn
Waziristan
region of Pakistan

Web service n
service web
software designed to support interaction over a network

Weberian adj
wébérien
of or relating to German sociologist and political economist Max Weber

Wed n
mer.
abbreviation of Wednesday

Wednesday /ˈwenzdæe/ /ˈwɛ(ʔə)nzde/ /ˈwɛdnz-/ /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ /ˈwɛnzdi/ n
mercredi
day of the week

Weimar Republic /ˈvaɪmɑː(ɹ) ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
République de Weimar
Germany between 1919 and 1933

Weimarization /-ɹɪ-/ /ˌvaɪmɑɹaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌvaɪmɑːɹaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
weimarisation
state of economic crisis leading to political upheaval and extremism

Weinsberg pn
Weinsberg
town in Germany

Wellington /ˈwel.əŋ.tən/ /ˈwɛl.ɪŋ.tən/ [ˈwɛlɪŋtən] n
Wellington
capital of New Zealand

Wellington boots n
bottes en caoutchouc
waterproof rubber boot

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ adj
gallois
of or pertaining to Wales
of or pertaining to the Welsh language

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ n
Gallois
collectively, people of Wales
gallois
language

Welsh cake /ˈwɛlʃ ˌkeɪk/ n
gâteau gallois
sweet griddle-baked flatbread

Welsh rarebit n
croque galois

Welshman /ˈwɛlʃmən/ n
Gallois
male native or inhabitant of Wales

Welshwoman n
Galloise
female native or inhabitant of Wales

Wemotaci pn
Wemotaci Weymontachie Weymontachingue

Wenceslaus pn
Venceslas
male given name

Wend n
Wende
member of a Slavic people from the borders of Germany and Poland

Wendy /ˈwɛn.di/ /ˈwɪndi/ pn
Wendy
female given name

Wendy house n
cabane de jeu
toy house for children to play in

Wernicke's aphasia n
aphasie de Wernicke
aphasia associated with damage to Wernicke's area

Wernicke's area n
aire de Wernicke
posterior section of the superior temporal gyrus

Weser pn
Weser
river in Germany

Wessex /ˈwɛs.ɪks/ pn
Wessex
former kingdom in England

West pn
Far West
Western states of the United States
Occident
Western Europe, non-Cold War concept
Occident Ouest
Western world
Ouest
Western block, Western Europe

West Africa pn
Afrique de l'Ouest ouest d'Afrique
An area of west Africa, spanning 16 African countries

West Asia pn
Asie de l'Ouest
the westernmost region of Asia

West Asian adj
ouest-asiatique
of, from, or pertaining to West Asia

West Asian n
Ouest-Asiatique
a person from West Asia

West Bank pn
Cisjordanie
territory

West Bengal /wɛst bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ pn
Bengale-Occidental
state in eastern India

West Berlin pn
Berlin-Ouest
western Berlin between 1949 and 1990

West Coast pn
Côte Ouest
the western seaboard of the contiguous United States

West Flanders pn
Flandre-Occidentale Flandre occidentale
Belgian province in Flanders

West Flemish pn
flamand occidental
group of Flemish dialects

West Francia pn
Francie occidentale

West Frisian pn
frison occidental
language spoken in Friesland

West Germany pn
Allemagne de l'Ouest
former European country

West Indian adj
ouest-indien ouest-indienne
of or from the West Indies

West Indian n
Ouest-Indien Ouest-Indienne
of or from the West Indies

West Indies pn
Caraïbes Indes occidentales
islands of the Caribbean sea

West Island pn
Ouest-de-l'Île
Western Montreal Island

West Jerusalem pn
Jérusalem-Ouest
western sector of Jerusalem

West Papua pn
Papoua occidental
province of Indonesia

West Prussia pn
Prusse-Occidentale
historical province of Germany

West Slavic pn
slave occidental
of or relating to the West Slavs

West Somerset pn
West Somerset

West Virginia /ˈwɛst vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/ pn
Virginie-Occidentale
US state

West Yorkshire pn
Yorkshire de l'Ouest
county

Westcentric adj
occidentalocentrique

Westcentrism n
occidentalocentrisme
practice

Western Apache pn
apache occidental
language

Western Armenian pn
arménien occidental
language

Western Australia /ˈwɛstə(ɹ)n əˈstɹeɪljə/ pn
Australie-Occidentale
state of Australia

Western Bonelli's warbler n
pouillot de Bonelli
Phylloscopus bonelli

Western Europe pn
Europe de l'Ouest Europe de l’Ouest
Western Europe

Western European adj
ouest-européen
Western European

Western Hemisphere pn
hémisphère ouest
hemisphere of the Earth

Western Regions pn
Régions de l'Ouest
Central Asia

Western Roman Empire /ˈwɛstən ˈɹəʊmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ /ˈwɛstɚn ˈɹoʊmən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ pn
Empire romain d'Occident

Western Sahara pn
Sahara occidental
a territory in northern Africa

Western Samoa /ˈwestən səˈmoʊə/ /ˈwɛstɚn səˈmoʊə/ pn
Samoa occidentales
the former name of Samoa

Western Wall pn
Mur des Lamentations
ancient wall in Jerusalem, remnant of the Jewish Second Temple

Western concert flute n
flûte traversière
transverse woodwind instrument made of metal or wood

Westernism n
occidentaliste
19th century ideology

Westernizer n
occidentaliste
Supporter of 19th century ideology

Westminster Abbey pn
abbaye de Westminster
large Gothic church

Westminster Cathedral pn
cathédrale de Westminster
chuerch

Westminster system n
système de Westminster
democratic parliamentary system

Westminsterian adj
westminsterien
of Westminster

Westphalia /wɛstˈfeɪljə/ pn
Westphalie
province of Germany

Westphalian /wɛstˈfeɪljən/ adj
westphalien
pertaining to Westphalia or its people and culure

Westphalian /wɛstˈfeɪljən/ n
Westphalien Westphalienne
someone from Westphalia

Wetherill diagram n
diagramme de Wetherill
type of concordia diagram

Wheel of Fortune pn
La Roue Chanceuse La Roue de la Fortune
television game show

Whirling Dervish n
derviches tourneurs
ascetic order

Whistler pn
Whistler
town in Canada

Whit Monday /(h)wɪt ˈmʌn.deɪ/ pn
lundi de Pentecôte
The day after Pentecost

White House pn
Maison Blanche
(idiomatic) the US presidency
the official residence of the President of the United States of America

White Russian adj
blanc-russien
of or relating to Belarus
russe blanc
of or relating to Russians with tsarist sympathies in the period directly following the 1917 Revolution

White Russian n
Blanc-Russien Blanche-Russienne
Belarusian person
Russe Blanc
cocktail

White Sea pn
mer Blanche
a sea to the northwest of Russia

Whitehorse pn
Whitehorse
capital of the Yukon Territory, Canada

Whitsunday /wɪtˈsʌndeɪ/ /wɪtˈsʌndi/ /ʍ-/ /ˈʍɪtsəndeɪ/ /ˈʍɪtsəndɪ/ n
Pentecôte
the Sunday of the feast of Pentecost

Wi-Fi /ˈwaɪ.faɪ/ n
Wi-Fi connexion sans fil
computing: wireless data communication standard

Wicca /ˈwɪkə/ pn
wicca
neo-pagan religion

Wiener schnitzel n
escalope viennoise
veal cutlet

Wii /wiː/ n
Wii
video game console

Wiimote n
Wiimote
Wii remote

Wikipedia /ˌwɪkiˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪkəˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdɪə/ pn
Wikipédia
online encyclopedia

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ adj
wikipédien
of or relating to Wikipedia

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ n
wikipédiste wikipédien
a person who uses, edits, or contributes to Wikipedia

Wiktionarian n
wiktionnariste wikidémicien wikidémicienne
a person who contributes to Wiktionary

Wiktionary /ˈwɪkt͡ʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈʋɪk.ʃə.nɛ.ri/ /ˈʋɪkʃ.nə.ri/ [ˈwikʃ.nə.ɾi] pn
Wiktionnaire
the collaborative project; a particular version of this project written in a certain language

Wild Hunt n
chasse fantastique
folk myth

Wild West pn
Far West
western United States during the 19th-century era of settlement
bordel cirque far west foutoir
place or situation in which disorderly behaviour prevails

Wilfred /ˈwɪlfɹəd/ pn
Wilfrid
male given name

Wilhelmian adj
wilhelmien
Relating to Wilhelm II, German Emperor or to Germany in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Wilhelmina /ˌwɪl.(h)ɛl.ˈmiːn.ə/ /ˌwɪl.ə.ˈmiːn.ə/ pn
Guillaumette Guillemette Guillemine
female form of William

Will /wɪl/ pn
Guillon
diminutive of William

Willebroek pn
Willebroeck Willebrouck
municipality

Willemstad /ˈvɪləmstɑːt/ /ˈwɪləmstɑːt/ pn
Willemstad
capital city of Curaçao

Willersey pn
Willersey

Willett pn
Guillot
equivalent surnames

William /ˈwɪl.i.əm/ /ˈwɪl.jəm/ pn
Guillaume William
male given name

Wilson's storm petrel n
océanite de Wilson
small seabird

Windhoek /ˈvɪndhʊk/ /ˈwɪndhʊk/ pn
Windhoek
capital of Namibia

Windows pn
Windows
Microsoft Windows

Windoze pn
Windaube
derogatory: Microsoft Windows

Windward Islands pn
îles du Vent
the southern islands of the Lesser Antilles

Windy City pn
ville des vents
nickname for Chicago

Winnebago n
winnebago
person of Winnebago heritage

Winnebago pn
winnebago
Winnebago language

Winnie the Pooh pn
Winnie l'ourson
the fictional bear

Winnipeg /ˈwɪn.ə.ˌpɛɡ/ pn
Winnipeg
capital of Manitoba
lac Winnipeg
lake
rivière Winnipeg
river

Winnipegger /ˈwɪnəˈpɛɡəɹ/ n
Winnipégois
native or resident of Winnipeg

Winter Triangle pn
Triangle d'hiver
a bright asterism of the northern winter sky

Winterthur pn
Winterthour
city

Wisconsin Dells pn
Wisconsin Dells
a city in Wisconsin

Wisconsinite n
habitant du Wisconsin
person from Wisconsin

Wisdom pn
Sagesse
Biblical: Wisdom of Solomon

Witt group n
groupe de Witt
group of equivalence classes found within a field, variety or category

Woden pn
Wotan Odin
the Germanic chief god

Wolfgang /ˈvɔlf.ɡɑŋ/ /ˈwʊlf.ɡæŋ/ pn
Wolfgang
male given name

Wolof /ˈwɒlɒf/ /ˈwəʊlɒf/ pn
Wolofs
people
wolof
language

Wonder Woman /ˈwʌndə ˈwʊmən/ /ˈwʌndɚ ˈwʊmən/ pn
Wonder Woman
DC Comics character

Wookiee /ˈwʊki/ n
wookie
A fictional race from Star Wars

Woop Woop pn
Pétaouchnok Trifouilly-les-Oies au milieu de nulle part
an extremely remote area

Worcestershire sauce /ˈwɝʃtəʃɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɝʃtəʃɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊstə(ɹ)ʃə(ɹ) ˈsɔːs/ n
sauce Worcestershire
English condiment

Word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ pn
Parole Verbe
Creative word of God

Wordian pn
Wordien
A subdivision of the Permian period.

World Bank pn
Banque mondiale
group of five financial organizations

World Exposition n
expo exposition universelle
a regular international exposition

World Health Assembly pn
Assemblée mondiale de la santé
WHO governance body

World Health Organization pn
Organisation mondiale de la santé
UN public health agency

World Heritage Site n
patrimoine mondial
place listed by UNESCO as being of significance

World Trade Center pn
World Trade Center
former complex of buildings

World Trade Organization pn
Organisation mondiale du commerce OMC WTO
World Trade Organization

World War I pn
Première Guerre mondiale
war

World War II /wɜː(ɹ)ld wɔː(ɹ) tuː/ [wɜːɫd wɔː tuː] [wɝɫd wɔɚ̯ tu] pn
Seconde Guerre mondiale Deuxième Guerre mondiale
war from 1939 to 1945

World War III pn
Troisième Guerre mondiale
hypothetical world war (World War III)

World War IV pn
Quatrième Guerre mondiale
hypothetical world war (World War IV)

World Wide Web /ˈwɜːld ˌwaɪd ˈwɛb/ /ˈwɝld ˌwaɪd ˈwɛb/ pn
Toile d'araignée mondiale
all of the web pages on the Internet that hyperlink to each other and to other kinds of media

Wormian bone n
os wormien
small irregular bone

Worms /vɔɹmz/ /vɔːmz/ pn
Worms
a city in Germany

Wrangel Island pn
île de Wrangel
an island in the Chukchi Sea

Wroclaw /ˈvɹɒtslɑːf/ /ˈvɹɒtslɑːv/ /ˈvɹɒtswɑːf/ /ˈvɹɔts.lɑf/ /ˈvɹɔts.lɑv/ /ˈvɹɔts.wɑf/ pn
Wrocław Breslau
a city in southwestern Poland

Wu /ˈwuː/ pn
wu
one of the families of the Chinese language

Wuchiapingian pn
Wuchiaping'ien
A subdivision of the Permian period.

Wuhan /-ˈhæn/ /uːˈhɑːn/ /ˈwuːˈhɑːn/ pn
Wuhan
sub-provincial city in central China

Wuhanese adj
wuhanais
of or pertaining to Wuhan

Wuhanese n
Wuhanais Wuhanaise
a denizen of Wuhan

Wunderkammer /ˈvʊndəˌkamə/ /ˈvʊndɚˌkɑmɚ/ n
cabinet de curiosités
a cabinet of scientific curiosities in the late Renaissance

Wyandot n
Hurons-Wendat Wendat
huron-wendat wendat
a member of the Wyandot people

Wyandot pn
wyandot
language

Wymysorys pn
wilamowicien
A West Germanic language spoken in the Polish town of Wilamowice.

Wyoming /waɪˈoʊmɪŋ/ pn
Wyoming
US state

X /ɛks/ [ks] [z] [ɡz] adj
X

X /ɛks/ [ks] [z] [ɡz] numeral
X
unknown quantity or unknown value

X-bar theory n
théorie X-barre
theory

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ n
radiographie
photograph made with X-rays
rayon Röntgen rayon X
short wavelength electromagnetic radiation

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ v
radiographier soumettre à un examen radiographique
to take a radiograph of

X-ray vision n
vision à rayon X
enhanced vision

XF adj
SUP
extremely fine

XO sauce n
sauce XO
sauce

XOR /ˈɛks ˈɔɹ/ n
ou exclusif
logic: connective

XPS n
XPS
X-ray photoelectron spectroscope
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

Xanthi pn
Xánthi
city in Greece

Xavier /hɑviˈɛɹ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vi.ɚ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vɪə/ /ˈhɑvi.ɛɹ/ /ˈzeɪ.vi.ɚ/ /ˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ˈzeɪ.vɪə/ /ˈzæv.ɪə/ pn
Xavier
male given name

Xbox /ˈɛks bɒks/ n
Xbox
video game console manufactured and distributed by Microsoft

Xenophanes /zɛˈnɒfəniːz/ pn
Xénophane
a Greek philosopher and a poet

Xerxes /ˈzɜːk.siːz/ /ˈzɝksiːz/ pn
Xerxès
Xerxes I of Persia

Xhosa /ˈkoʊ.sə/ /ˈkɔ.sə/ /ˈkɔː.sə/ /ˈkəʊ.sə/ n
Xhosa
Xhosa people
xhosa
Xhosa language

Xi'an /ˈʃiˈæn/ /ˈʃiːˈɑːn/ pn
Xi'an
a city of China

Xiamen /ʃjɑːˈmɛn/ pn
Amoy Xiamen
a sub-provincial city in southeastern China

Xiang /t͡ʃæŋ/ /t͡ʃɒŋ/ /ʃiɑŋ/ /ʃæŋ/ /ʃɑŋ/ /ʃʌŋ/ /ʒæŋ/ pn
hunanais xiang
one of the divisions of the Chinese language

Xibe /ˈsi.be/ n
Sibe Sibo Xibe
people

Xibe /ˈsi.be/ pn
sibe sibo xibe
language

Xinjiang /ˈʃin-/ /ˈʃɪnˈd͡ʒjɑŋ/ pn
Xinjiang
Uyghur autonomous region of China

Xiongnu /ʃɒŋˈnuː/ /ʃʊŋˈnuː/ n
Xiongnu
ancient nomadic-based people

Y chromosome n
chromosome Y
mammalian sex chromosome

YOLO /ˈjoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈjəʊ.ləʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
on n'a qu'une vie on ne vit qu'une fois
you only live once

Yahweh /ˈjɑː(h)weɪ/ pn
Yahweh
personal name of God

Yakut /jəˈkuːt/ /jəˈkʊt/ pn
yakoute iakoute
language

Yakutia /jəˈkuːtɪə/ /jəˈkuːʃ(i)ə/ pn
Yakoutie
region in North Asia

Yakutsk pn
Iakoutsk
city in Russia

Yalta /ˈjɑːl.tə/ pn
Yalta Ialta
city in Crimea

Yamhad pn
Yamhad

Yanam pn
Yanaon
town

Yanan pn
Yanan
prefecture-level city

Yandex /ˈjæn.dɛks/ pn
Yandex
Yandex (in other scripts, the trademark may also be written in Roman letters)

Yangjingbang pn
Yangjingbang
tributary

Yangon /jæŋˈɡɒn/ /jæŋˈɡəʊn/ /jɑŋˈɡoʊn/ /jɑŋˈɡɑn/ pn
Rangoon Rangoun
largest city in Myanmar

Yangtze /ˈjæŋtsi/ /ˈjæŋzi/ /ˈjɑŋtsə/ /ˈjɑŋzi/ pn
Yangtsé Yangzi Jiang fleuve Bleu
3rd longest river in the world

Yank /jæŋk/ n
Yankee
native of the Northern USA
amerloque ricain Yankee ricaine ricaines ricains
native of the USA

Yankee /ˈjæŋ.ki/ n
Yankee
native or inhabitant of the USA

Yanukovych pn
Ianoukovitch Ianoukovytch
Ukrainian surname

Yaoundé /jɑːˈuːndeɪ/ /jɑːˈʊndeɪ/ /ˌjɑːʊnˈdeɪ/ pn
Yaoundé
capital of Cameroon

Yap pn
Yap
an island in the Caroline Islands of western Micronesia

Yarmouk pn
Yarmouk
a river in the Middle East

Yaroslav pn
Iaroslav
Slavic name

Yaroslavl pn
Iaroslavl
city

Yashin pn
Iachine
surname

Yazidi n
yazidi Yézidie yézidie Yazidi Yazidie Yézidi
member of a Kurdish-speaking people of northern Iraq, whose religion is Yazidism

Yazidism pn
yézidisme yazidisme
religion

Yegor pn
Egor
name

Yekaterinburg /jɛkətərɪnˈbɜːrɡ/ pn
Iekaterinbourg Ekaterinbourg
city in Russia

Yelena pn
Yelena
Russian female name

Yellow River pn
fleuve Jaune Huang He
Main river of the North China Plain

Yellow Sea pn
mer Jaune
Asian sea

Yellow Transparent n
Transparent Jaune
apple cultivar

Yellowknife pn
Yellowknife
Capital of the Northwest Territories, Canada

Yeltsin /ˈjɛltsɪn/ pn
Eltsine
Russian surname

Yeltsinian adj
eltsinien

Yemen /ˈjɛ.mən/ /ˈjɪ.mən/ pn
Yémen
Republic of Yemen

Yemeni adj
yéménite
of, from, or pertaining to Yemen, or the Yemeni people

Yemeni n
Yéménite Yéménais Yéménois
a person from Yemen or of Yemeni descent

Yenisei /ˌjɛnəˈseɪ/ pn
Ienisseï
river in Russia

Yerevan /jɛɾɛˈvɑn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvæːn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvɑːn/ pn
Erevan
the capital and largest city of Armenia

Yerevanian /ˌjeɹəˈvæːnɪ.ən/ /ˌjeɹəˈvɑːni.ən/ n
Érévantsi
someone from Yerevan

Yevpatoria pn
Eupatoria
resort city

Yeysk pn
Ieïsk
town

Yggdrasil /ˈɪɡdɹəsɪl/ pn
Ygdrasil Ygdrasill Yggdrasil Yggdrasill
the world tree in Norse mythology

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ adj
yiddish
of or pertaining to the Yiddish language

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ pn
yiddish yidiche
language

Yiddishland pn
Yiddishland
area where Yiddish was spoken

Yoda condition n
condition Yoda
A Programming Condition

Yohan pn
Yohan Yohann Yohanne
given name

Yolanda pn
Yolande
female given name

Yom Kippur /ˌjoʊm kɪˈpʊɹ/ /ˌjoʊm ˈkɪpɚ/ /ˌjoʊm-/ /ˌjɑm kɪˈpʊɹ/ /ˌjɑm ˈkɪpɚ/ /ˌjɒm kɪˈpʊə/ /ˌjɒm ˈkɪpə/ /ˌjɔm kɪˈpʊɹ/ /ˌjɔm ˈkɪpɚ/ /ˌjəʊm kɪˈpʊə/ /ˌjəʊm ˈkɪpə/ pn
Yom Kippour
Day of Atonement

Yon pn
Yon
French surname

Yoneda lemma n
lemme de Yoneda
theorem which states that there is a natural isomorphism...

Yongding /jɔŋ.dɪŋ/ pn
Yongding
district

Yonne /jɒn/ pn
Yonne
départment of Bourgogne

York /jɔɹk/ /jɔːk/ pn
York Yorck Yorque
city in North Yorkshire

York ham n
jambon d'York
A mild, cured ham that has a delicate pink meat

Yorkshire /ˈjɔː(ɹ)kʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈjɔːkʃə/ pn
Yorkshire
former large county

Yoruba /ˈjɒɹʊbə/ /ˈjɔːɹəbə/ pn
yoruba
a sub-Saharan language

Yoshkar-Ola /jɒʃˈkɑː(ɹ) oʊˈlɑː/ pn
Iochkar-Ola
capital of Mari El, Russia

YouTube /ˈjutub/ /ˈjuːtjuːb/ /ˈjuːtʃuːb/ /ˈjʉːtʃʉːb/ n
Youtube
any website that allows users to upload content

YouTube /ˈjutub/ /ˈjuːtjuːb/ /ˈjuːtʃuːb/ /ˈjʉːtʃʉːb/ pn
YouTube
a video-sharing website

YouTube poop /ˈ ju.tub puːp/ /ˈ juː.tjuːb puːp/ /ˈ juː.t͡ʃuːb puːp/ /ˈ jʉːt͡ʃʉːb pʉːp/ n
YouTube poop
a humorous video mashup on YouTube

YouTuber /ˈjuːˌtjuːbə(ɹ)/ /ˈjuːˌtuːbə(ɹ)/ n
youtubeur
YouTube user
youtubeur youtubeuse
YouTube video creator

Young Poland pn
Jeune Pologne
modernist movement in Poland

Young's modulus n
module de Young
coefficient of elasticity of a solid

Your Highness pronoun
Votre Altesse
a title of respect used to address a prince or princess

Your Imperial Majesty pn
Votre Majesté Impériale
term of address when referring to an Emperor

Your Majesty pn
Votre Majesté sire
term of address

Your Worship pronoun
Votre Révérence
title

Ypresian /iːˈpɹɛz.i.ən/ pn
Yprésien
subdivision of the Eocene epoch

Yser /iːˈzɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪzə(ɹ)/ pn
Yser
a river in France and Belgium

Yuan dynasty pn
dynastie Yuan
Chinese dynasty

Yucatec Maya pn
maya yucatèque
Yucatec Maya language

Yucatán pn
Péninsule du Yucatán
a peninsula in North America
Yucatán
a state in Mexico

Yue /juːˈeɪ/ /ˈjuːeɪ/ pn
yue
language

Yugoslavia /juːɡəˈslɑːvi.ə/ pn
Yougoslavie
former country in the Balkans

Yugoslavian adj
yougoslave
of or relating to Yugoslavia

Yugoslavian n
Yougoslave
a native of Yugoslavia

Yukaghir pn
youkaghir youkaguir
an ethnic group of Siberia or their language family

Yukon /ˈjuː.kɒn/ pn
Yukon
territory in northern Canada which has Whitehorse as its capital

Yukoner n
Yukonais Yukonaise
native or resident of Yukon

Yule /juːl/ pn
fêtes
the Christmas season

Yule log n
bûche de Noël buche de Noël
log-shaped cake covered in chocolate

Yunnan pn
Yunnan
a province in China

Yup'ik /ˈjuːpɪk/ pn
yupik de l'Alaska central
a language of the Eskimo-Aleut family

Yuri pn
Youri Iouri
Male given name originating from Russian

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk pn
Ioujno-Sakhalinsk
city in Russia

Yuzhnoukrainsk pn
Youjnooukraïnsk
city

Yvelines pn
Yvelines
Department of Île-de-France

Yvette /iːˈvɛt/ /ɪˈvɛt/ pn
Yvette
female given name

Yvonne /iːˈvɒn/ /ɪˈvɒn/ pn
Yvonne
female given name

Z-boson n
boson Z
fundamental particle

ZWNJ n
antiliant sans chasse
zero-width non-joiner

Zachary /ˈzækəɹi/ pn
Zacharie
male given name

Zadar pn
Zadar
city in Croatia

Zagreb /ˈzɑːɡɹɛb/ pn
Zagreb
capital of Croatia

Zagrebian /zɑˈɡɹɛbiən/ adj
zagrébien zagrébois

Zagrebian /zɑˈɡɹɛbiən/ n
Zagrébien Zagrébienne Zagrébois Zagréboise

Zaire /zaɪˈɪə/ /zɑːˈɪəɹ/ /ˈzɑːɪɹ/ pn
Zaïre
former name of DR of Congo

Zairean /zɑˈɪɹ.i.ən/ /zʌɪˈɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ adj
zaïrois
relating to Zaire

Zairean /zɑˈɪɹ.i.ən/ /zʌɪˈɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ n
Zaïrois Zaïrais Zaïraise Zaïrien Zaïrienne Zaïroise
A person from Zaire

Zakynthos /ˈzakɪnθɒs/ /ˈzɑkɪnθɔs/ pn
Zacynthe Zante Zakynthos
Greek island, the third largest of the Ionian Islands

Zambezi /zæmˈbeɪzi/ /zæmˈbiːzi/ pn
Zambèze
African river

Zambia /ˈzæmbiə/ pn
Zambie
country in Southern Africa

Zambian adj
zambien
Of or pertaining to Zambia or its people or language

Zambian n
Zambien Zambienne
A person from Zambia or of Zambian descent

Zamboanga pn
Zamboanga
city in the Philippines

Zamyatin pn
Zamiatine
Russian surname

Zanclean pn
Zancléen
earliest age of the Pliocene epoch

Zangi /ˈzæŋɡiː/ pn
Zangi
founder of the Zangid dynasty

Zangid /ˈzæŋɡɪd/ adj
zangide
of or pertaining to the Zangid dynasty

Zante currant n
raisin de Corinthe

Zanzibar /ˈzænzɪbɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Zanzibar
island region

Zaporizhia /ˌzæpəˈɹiːʒə/ /ˌzɑːpəˈɹiːʒi.ə/ /ˌzɑːpəˈɹiːʒə/ pn
Zaporijia Zaporojié
city

Zapotec adj
zapotèque
of or relating to the Zapotec people
of or relating to their language

Zapotec n
Zapothèque
member of indigenous people of Mexico

Zaragoza pn
Saragosse
city in Spain

Zaragozan adj
saragossain
from Saragossa

Zealand pn
Seeland L'île de Sjælland
Danish island

Zealander n
Seelandais Seelandaise
person from Zealand

Zebedee /ˈzɛbɪdiː/ pn
Zébédée
biblical character

Zechariah /ˌzɛkəˈɹaɪə/ pn
Zacharie
book of the Bible
king of Israel
Hebrew prophet traditionally considered the author of the Book of Zechariah
father of John the Baptist

Zeeland pn
Zélande
province

Zeelander n
Zélandais Zélandaise
person from Zeeland

Zeelandic pn
zélandais
language

Zelda /ˈzɛldə/ pn
Zelda
female given name

Zelenskyy /zɪˈlɛnski/ pn
Zelensky
surname

Zemfira [zɛɱˈfiɹə] [zɪɱˈfiɹə] pn
Zemfira
transliteration of }}

Zen pn
zen
denomination of Buddhism

Zen Buddhism n
zen
the Zen denomination of Buddhism

Zenaga pn
zénaga
language

Zend pn
zend
the Avestan language

Zenobia pn
Zénobie
female given name

Zenobius pn
Zénobe
male given name

Zephaniah /zɛfəˈnaɪə/ pn
Sophonie
book of the Bible

Zeppelin /ˈzɛ.pə.lɪn/ n
zeppelin
a type of large German dirigible airship of the early 20th century

Zeralda pn
Zéralda
municipality

Zerubbabel pn
Zorobabel
a governor of the Persian Province of Judah, who led the first group of Jews returned from the Babylonian Captivity

Zetland pn
Zetland
old name for the Shetland Islands

Zeus /z(j)uːs/ /zus/ pn
Zeus
supreme ruler of all Greek gods

Zeuxis /ˈzjuːksɪs/ pn
Zeuxis
given name

Zhdanovism n
jdanovisme
The political and cultural doctrine of Andrei Zhdanov

Zhejiang /d͡ʒəˈd͡ʒjɑŋ/ pn
Zhejiang
a province in China

Zhuang /d͡ʒwɑŋ/ pn
zhuang
language

Zhukov pn
Joukov
Russian surname

Zhuyin fuhao /(d)ʒuːˌjɪn fuːˈhaʊ/ pn
bopomofo zhuyin fuhao
Zhuyin fuhao (bopomofo)

Zhytomyr /-ˈtoʊm-/ /ʒɪˈtɔmɪɹ/ pn
Jitomir Jytomyr
city

Zibo /ˌ(d)zɪˈboʊ/ pn
Zibo
a city of China

Ziguinchor /ˈzi.ɡɛn.ʃoɹ/ pn
Ziguinchor
city in Senegal

Zika virus n
virus Zika
virus

Zimbabwe /zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ/ pn
Zimbabwe Zimbabwé
Republic of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean adj
zimbabwéen
Of, from, or pertaining to Zimbabwe or the Zimbabwean people

Zimbabwean n
Zimbabwéen Zimbabwéenne
a person from Zimbabwe or of Zimbabwean descent

Zimmerwaldian adj
zimmerwaldien
all senses

Zion /ˈzaɪ.ən/ /ˈzaɪˌɒn/ pn
Sion
hill ("mount") in Israel

Zionism n
sionisme
Jewish nationalist movement

Zionist adj
sioniste
of or relating to Zionism, a Zionist, or Zionists

Zionist n
sioniste
advocate of Zionism

Zoar /ˈzoʊ.ɑɹ/ /ˈzəʊ.ɑː/ pn
Ségor Tsoar
ancient city

Zocchihedron n
zocchièdre

Zogist adj
zoguiste
relating to King Zog I of Albania

Zolaism n
zolisme

Zolian /ˈzəʊlɪən/ adj
zolien
of or relating to Émile Zola

Zoroaster /ˈzɒɹoʊˌæstəɹ/ /ˌzɒɹoʊˈæstəɹ/ pn
Zoroastre Zarathoustra Zarathushtra
founder of Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrian /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.ən/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪən/ /ˌzɔɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.ən/ adj
zoroastrien
relating to or characteristic of Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪəˌnɪzəm/ /ˌzɔɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ pn
zoroastrisme
religion and philosophy ascribed to Zoroaster

Zorro /ˈzoɹoʊ/ /ˈzɑɹoʊ/ pn
Zorro
fictional character

Zouave /zuˈɑv/ /zuːˈɑːv/ /zwɑv/ /zwɑːv/ n
zouave
a Kabyle or French soldier in Kabyle dress

Zoë /ˈzoʊ.i/ /ˈzəʊ.i/ pn
Zoé
female given name

Zubarevich pn
Zoubarevitch Zoubarévitch
surname

Zug pn
Zoug
canton
town

Zuism n
zuisme
Modern revival of Sumerian-Mesopotamian and Semitic-Canaanite religions

Zuist adj
zuiste
relating to Zuism

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ adj
zoulou
pertaining to the Zulu people, culture, or language

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ n
Zoulou Zouloue
member of the Zulu people
Zoulous
Zulu people (plural)

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ pn
zoulou
language

Zumba /ˈzum.bə/ pn
Zumba
dance fitness program

Zurich /-ɪx/ /zʊɹ.ɪk/ /ˈzjʊə.ɹɪk/ /ˈzɜɹ.ɪk/ pn
Zurich Zürich
city
canton

Zwinglian adj
zwinglien
relating to Zwingli

a /ə/ /ˈeɪ/ article
un une
indefinite article

a bad workman always blames his tools proverb
un mauvais ouvrier a toujours de mauvais outils à méchant ouvrier, point de bon outil
not the tools but how they're employed

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush proverb
moineau à la main vaut mieux que grue qui vole un tiens vaut mieux que deux tu l'auras
small but certain advantage is preferable

a bit much n
un peu trop
More than is reasonable

a burnt child dreads the fire proverb
chat échaudé craint l'eau froide
a person harmed by something becomes more cautious about it

a cappella /ˌæ.kæˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌæ.kəˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌɑ kəˈpɛl.ə/ adv
a cappella
performed by a choir with no instrumental accompaniment

a cat may look at a king proverb
un chien regarde bien un évêque
A purported inferior has certain rights or prerogatives, even in the presence of a purported superior.

a cold day in July n
quand les poules auront des dents semaine des quatre jeudis à la Saint-Glinglin
an event that will never happen

a day after the fair /ə ˈdeɪ ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfɛɚ/ /ə ˈdeɪ ˌɑːftə ðə ˈfɛə/ adv
après la bataille

a drowning man will clutch at a straw proverb
tout est bon à qui se noie

a fault confessed is half redressed proverb
faute avouée est à moitié pardonnée

a few determiner
quelques
a small number of

a few pronoun
quelques-uns
a small number of things

a fool and his money are soon parted proverb
aux idiots l'argent brûle entre les doigts aux idiots l'argent file entre les doigts
it is easy to get money from foolish people

a fortiori /ˈeɪ fɔɹʃˈjɔˑɹaɪ/ /ˈɑː fɔːɹtɪˈoʊɹiː/ adv
a fortiori

a friend in need is a friend indeed /ə ˌfɹɛnd ən ˈnid ɪz ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪnˈdid/ /ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪn ˈniːd ɪz ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪnˈdiːd/ proverb
c’est dans le besoin que l’on reconnaît ses amis
if a friend helps you when you are in need, they are a true friend

a good beginning makes a good ending proverb
bien commencer amène à bien terminer
good beginnings promise a good end

a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step proverb
un voyage de mille lieues commence toujours par un premier pas
a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

a leopard cannot change its spots proverb
chassez le naturel, il revient au galop on ne se refait pas
one cannot change one's own nature

a lie has no legs proverb
la vérité finit toujours par triompher
you can't get away with a lie

a little adv
peu
un peu
to a small extent or degree

a little bird told me /ə ˌlɪt(ə)l bɜɹd ˈtoʊld mi/ /ə ˌlɪtl̩ bɜːd ˈtəʊld miː/ [-ˌlɪɾ(ə)l-] phraseologicalUnit
mon petit doigt m'a dit
I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose

a lot /əˈ lɑt/ /əˈ lɒt/ adv
beaucoup
very much
souvent
often

a lot /əˈ lɑt/ /əˈ lɒt/ pronoun
beaucoup
a large amount

a man is known by the company he keeps proverb
qui se ressemble s'assemble
people are similar in character to their friends

a man's home is his castle proverb
charbonnier est maître chez lui charbonnier est maître en sa demeure cordonnier est maître chez lui
proverbial expression of personal privacy and security

a nod is as good as a wink proverb
à bon entendeur, salut
the hint, suggestion etc can be understood without further explaining

a picture is worth a thousand words proverb
une image vaut mille mots
visualisation is better than verbal description

a posteriori adv
a posteriori
in a manner that deduces theories from facts

a priori /ˌeɪ pɹaɪˈɔːɹaɪ/ /ˌeɪ pɹaɪˈɔːɹi/ /ˌɑː pɹiˈɔːɹi/ adv
a priori
derived by logic

a promise is a promise proverb
chose promise, chose due
one must keep one's promises

a rolling stone gathers no moss /ə ˈɹol.ɪŋ stoʊn ˈɡæð.əɹz noʊ mɔs/ proverb
pierre qui roule n'amasse pas mousse
a person who never settles in one place will never be successful

a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down /ə ˈspuːnfəl əv ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ) ˌhɛlps ðə ˈmɛdɪsɪn ɡoʊ ˌdaʊn/ proverb
un morceau de sucre aide la médecine à couler
An otherwise unpleasant situation can be pleasant.

a stitch in time saves nine proverb
mieux vaut prévenir que guérir un point fait à temps en épargne cent
a timely effort can prevent larger problems

a stopped clock is right twice a day proverb
même une pendule cassée donne l'heure deux fois par jour
something or someone unreliable is right sometimes, even by accident

a wild goose never laid a tame egg proverb
les chats ne font pas des chiens les chiens ne font pas des chats
most things are inherited and predetermined

a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle /ə ˈwʊmən wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈmæn ɪz laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ /ə ˈwʊmən wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈmæn ɪz laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈbaɪˌsɪkəl/ phraseologicalUnit
une femme sans homme est comme un poisson sans bicyclette
a woman is capable of living a complete and independent life

a- /a/ /eɪ/ /ə/ prefix
a-
not, without, opposite of

a.m. adv
avant-midi du matin
before noon

aardvark /ˈɑɹd.vɑɹk/ /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ n
oryctérope
mammal

aardwolf /ˈɑɹd.ˌwʊlf/ /ˈɑːdˌwʊlf/ n
loup fouisseur protèle
the mammal Proteles cristatus

ab /æb/ n
abdo
abdominal muscle

ab ovo /æˈboʊˌvoʊ/ adv
ab ovo
ab ovo

abaca /ˈæb.əˌkɑ/ /ˈæb.əˌkɑː/ /ˈæb.əˌkə/ n
abaca
plant

aback /əˈbæk/ adv
derrière
in the rear
en arrière
backwards

abacteremic adj
abactériémique

abaculus /əˈbæk.jə.ləs/ n
abacule
a small tile

abacus /ˈæbə.kəs/ n
abaque boulier boulier compteur
device for performing arithmetical calculations
abaque tailloir
uppermost portion of the capital of a column

abaft /əˈbæft/ /əˈbɑːft/ adv
sur l'arrière vers l'arrière
(nautical) on the aft side

abaft /əˈbæft/ /əˈbɑːft/ preposition
en arrière de sur l'arrière de
(nautical) behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of

abalone /æb.əˈloʊ.ni/ /æb.əˈləʊ.ni/ /ˈæb.əˌloʊ.ni/ n
ormeau haliotide
edible univalve mollusc

abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ v
abandonner
to leave behind or desert; to forsake
to give up control of, surrender

abandon ship v
quitter le navire
to leave a person or organization when things become difficult
to leave or forsake a ship due to its impending doom

abandonable adj
abandonnable
able to be abandoned

abandoned /əˈbæn.dn̩d/ adj
abandonné
no longer maintained, forsaken, deserted
dévergondé dévergondée
wicked, self-abandoned, given to sin

abandonee /əˈbæn.dəˌni/ n
abandonnataire

abandonment /əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/ n
abandon
careless freedom
désertion
cessation of service
désertion abandon
act of abandoning

abandonware n
abandogiciel logiciel abandonné
software which has been abandoned by its developer

abase /əˈbeɪs/ v
humilier abaisser baisser rabaisser
to lower so as to cause pain or hurt feelings

abasement /əˈbeɪs.mənt/ n
humiliation
the act of abasing

abash /əˈbæʃ/ v
confondre
to make ashamed, to embarrass

abashed /əˈbæʃt/ adj
confus décontenancé
embarrassed

abasia /ə.ˈbeɪ.zi.ə/ /ə.ˈbeɪ.ʒi.ə/ /ə.ˈbeɪ.ʒə/ n
abasie
incapacity to walk

abatacept n
abatacept
medicine

abate /əˈbeɪt/ v
abaisser abattre déprimer
(obsolete) to bring down (someone) mentally or physically
cesser
demolish or level to the ground (a building or other structure)
diminuer réduire amoindrir descendre ralentir
to lessen (something) in force or intensity
déduire retrancher
(obsolete) to omit or remove (a part from a whole)
rabattre
to reduce (something) in amount or size
réduire
to lower (something) in price or value

abatement /əˈbeɪt.mənt/ n
abaissement
(heraldry) A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon
abattement crédit diminution déduction dégrèvement réduction
An amount abated
défalcation
(accounting) The deduction of minor revenues incidental to an operation
réduction
the act of abating or the state of being abated

abattoir /ˈæb.əˌtwɑ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑɹ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑː(ɹ)/ n
abattoir
public slaughterhouse

abaya /əˈbeɪ.jə/ n
abaya
coarse, often striped, felted fabric from the Middle East, woven from goat or camel hair

abbacy /ˈæb.ə.si/ n
abbatiat
dignity, estate, or jurisdiction of an abbot

abbatial /əˈbeɪ.ʃl̩/ /ˈæˌbeɪ.ʃl̩/ adj
abbatial
belonging to an abbey

abbess /ˈæb.ɛs/ /ˈæb.ɪs/ n
abbesse
female superior of a nunnery

abbey /ˈæb.i/ n
abbaye
monastery headed by an abbot
church of a monastery

abbot /ˈæb.ət/ n
abbé
superior or head of an abbey or monastery

abbreviate /ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.eɪt/ v
abréger
to make shorter

abbreviated /əˈbɹi.viˌeɪ.tɪd/ /əˈbɹiːvieɪtɪd/ adj
abrégé
shortened

abbreviation /əˌbɹi.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/ /əˌbɹiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
abréviation
shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase
act or result of shortening or reducing
music: one or more dashes through the stem of a note

abbreviative adj
abréviatif
Tending to abbreviate

abc conjecture n
conjecture abc
conjecture in number theory

abdicant /ˈæb.dɪ.kn̩t/ n
abdicataire
one who abdicates

abdicate /ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
abdiquer
to renounce a throne or other high office
to surrender or relinquish as sovereign power; to withdraw from filling or exercising
to reject, cast off, discard
to disclaim and expel from family

abdication /ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
abdication
the act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder

abdicative /ˈæb.dəˌkeɪ.tɪv/ /ˈæb.dəˌkə.tɪv/ adj
abdicatif
(rare) causing, or implying, abdication

abdomen /æbˈdoʊ.mən/ /æbˈdəʊ.mən/ /ˈæb.də.mən/ n
abdomen
belly
cavity

abdominal /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ /əbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /əbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ adj
abdominal
of or pertaining to the abdomen

abdominal cavity n
cavité abdominale
hollow portion of the torso, containing abdominal organs

abdominal wall n
paroi abdominale
muscles that surround the abdominal cavity

abdominally /æbˈdɑm.ɪ.nə.li/ adv
abdominalement au niveau abdominal
in the area of the abdomen

abdominocentesis /æbˌdɑm.ɪ.noʊ.sɜnˈti.səs/ n
abdominocentèse
extraction of peritoneal fluid from the abdomen

abdominous /æbˈdɑm.ə.nəs/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nəs/ adj
ventru
pot-bellied

abduct /æbˈdʌkt/ /əbˈdʌkt/ v
ravir enlever
to take away

abduction /æbˈdək.ʃn̩/ /æbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈdək.ʃn̩/ /əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /ˈeɪ.ˈbiː.dʌk.ʃn̩/ n
abduction
physiology: movement separating limb from axis
logic: type of syllogism
enlèvement
leading away, carrying away
enlèvement rapt
law: wrongful carrying off of a human being

abductor /æbˈdʌk.tɚ/ n
abducteur abducteuse ravisseur ravisseuse
kidnapper

abed /əˈbɛd/ adv
au lit
in bed, or on the bed

abelian /əˈbi.li.ən/ /əˈbil.jən/ /əˈbiːlɪən/ adj
abélien commutatif abélienne commutative
math: of a group

abelian group /əˈbi.li.ən ɡɹup/ /əˈbil.jən ɡɹup/ n
groupe abélien groupe commutatif
group in which the group operation is commutative

abelmosk /ˈeɪblmɑsk/ /ˈeɪblmɒsk/ /ˈeɪbəlmɒsk/ /ˈeɪbəlˌmɑsk/ n
ambrette
A. moschatus

abeng /æ-/ /æˈbɛŋ/ /əˈbɛŋ/ /ˈæbɛŋ/ n
abeng
animal horn used by the Maroon people of Jamaica as a musical instrument, etc.

aberrance /æˈbɛɹ.n̩ts/ /ˈæ.bɛɹ.n̩s/ n
aberrance
state of being aberrant; a wandering from the right way; deviation from truth, rectitude

aberrant /əˈbeɹ.ənt/ /əˈbɛɹ.ənt/ /ˈæb.ə.ɹənt/ adj
aberrant
deviating from the norm
straying from the right way

aberration /ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
aberration
astronomy: small periodical change of position of heavenly bodies
optics: convergence to different foci
zoology, botany: atypical development or structure
minor or temporary mental disorder
medicine: deviation from normal range
partial alienation of reason
anomalie anormalité aberration
act of wandering or deviation; abnormality

abessive /æˈbɛ.sɪv/ /ˈæˌbɛ.sɪv/ n
abessif
the abessive case

abessive case n
abessif
case used to express the lack of something

abet /əˈbɛt/ v
encourager
to assist or encourage in crime

abettor /əˈbɛtə/ /əˈbɛtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] n
complice
accomplice
incitateur incitatrice
inciter

abeyance /əˈbeɪ.əns/ n
en suspens suspension
suspension; temporary suppression
vacance
heraldry: expectancy of a title
vacance vacant
expectancy; condition of being undetermined

abhor /æbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔː(ɹ)/ v
abhorrer avoir horreur
to regard with horror or detestation

abhorrence /æbˈhɑɹ.n̩(t)s/ /æbˈhɔɹ.n̩(t)s/ /əbˈhɒɹ.n̩(t)s/ n
aversion horreur répulsion
extreme aversion

abhorrent /æbˈ(h)ɒɹ.ənt/ /æbˈhɑɹ.ənt/ /æbˈhɔɹ.ənt/ /əbˈ(h)ɒɹ.ənt/ adj
répugnant
detestable or repugnant

abide /əˈbaɪd/ v
demeurer
dwell
endurer
endure without yielding
rester
stay
souffrir
pay for; stand the consequences of
supporter tolérer
bear patiently; tolerate

abide by v
conformer obéir soumettre
accept a decision or law and act in accordance with it
rester tenir
remain faithful to something or someone

abiding /əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/ adj
continuel sempiternel
continue

abies /ˈeɪ.biˌiz/ /ˈæ.biˌiz/ n
abies

abigeat /əˈbɪd͡ʒi.ət/ n
abigéat
theft of cattle

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
capacité pouvoir habileté
quality or state of being able

abiogenesis /-nɪ-/ /-ˌbaɪə-/ /-ˌbiːoʊ-/ /-ˌbiːə-/ /ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌeɪˌbaioʊˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/ n
abiogenèse
origination of living organisms from lifeless matter

abiotic /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ adj
abiotique
Nonliving

abjad n
abjad
writing system

abjadic adj
abjadique

abject /ˈæbd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈæbˌd͡ʒɛkt/ adj
abject abjecte méprisable
of a person: cast down in hope or spirit
abject misérable fangeux
existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state

abject /ˈæbd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈæbˌd͡ʒɛkt/ n
misérable paria
person in the lowest and most despicable condition

abjectly /-ˈd͡ʒɛkli/ /æbˈd͡ʒɛktli/ /ˈæbd͡ʒɛktli/ adv
abjectement
in an abject fashion; with great shame; desperately

abjure /æbˈd͡ʒʊɹ/ v
abjurer
to renounce with solemnity

ablactation /ˌæb.lækˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ n
sevrage
weaning

ablative /əˈbleɪ.tɪv/ /ˈæb.lə.tɪv/ adj
ablatif
applied to one of the cases of the noun in other language

ablative absolute /ˈæb.lə.tɪv æb.soʊˈlut/ /ˈæb.lə.tɪv æb.səˈlut/ n
ablatif absolu
linguistic construction in Latin

ablative case n
ablatif
grammatical case used to indicate movement away from something, removal, separation, source

ablaut /ˈæbˌlaʊt/ /ˈɑbˌlaʊt/ /ˈɑpˌlaʊt/ n
apophonie
substitution of one root vowel for another

ablaze /əˈbleɪz/ adj
embrasé
on fire

ablaze /əˈbleɪz/ adv
flamme
on fire

able /ˈeɪ.bəl/ [ˈeɪ̯.bɫ̩] adj
capable
permitted to
capable expérimenté
skillful
habilité
legally qualified

able-bodied /ˈeɪ.bl̩ˌbɑ.did/ adj
robuste solide
having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust

ableism /ˈeɪ.bəl.ɪz.m̩/ n
capacitisme validisme
discrimination against persons with disabilities

ablet n
ablette
a small fresh-water fish

ablution /əˈblu.ʃn̩/ /əˈbluː.ʃn̩/ n
ablution
the act of washing or cleansing
Roman Catholic Church: a small quantity of wine and water

ably /ˈeɪ.bli/ /ˈeɪ.bə.li/ adv
habilement
with great ability

abnegate /ˈæb.ni.ɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
abnéguer
to deny oneself something
to reject, to deny

abnegation /ˌæbnəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
abnégation
denial; renunciation

abnormal /əbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/ /ˈæbˌnɔɹ.ml̩/ adj
anormal anormale
of or pertaining to behaviour that deviates from norms
anormal exceptionnel hors norme inhabituel
not conforming to rule or system

abnormality /ˌæbˌnɔɹˈmæl.ət.i/ /ˌæbˌnɔɹˈmæl.ɪt.i/ /ˌæbˌnɚˈmæl.ət.i/ /ˌæbˌnɚˈmæl.ɪt.i/ n
anormalité anomalie
state of being abnormal

abnormally /æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ adv
anormalement
In an abnormal manner

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ adv
à bord
on board

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ preposition
à bord de
on board of

abode /əˈboʊd/ /əˈbəʊd/ [ʔəˈboʊːd̥̚] n
demeure
slightly dated: residence

abolish /əˈbɑl.əʃ/ /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ v
abolir supprimer
to end a law, system, institution, custom or practice
détruire
to destroy

abolishment /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ.mənt/ n
abolissement abolition abrogation
The act of abolishing

abolition /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/ n
abolition
act of abolishing

abolitionism /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.əˌnɪz.m̩/ n
abolitionnisme
opinion in favor of the abolition of something

abolitionist /ˌæ.bə.ˈlɪʃ.n̩.əst/ /ˌæ.bə.ˈlɪʃ.n̩.ɪst/ n
abolitionniste
person who favors the abolition

abomasum /ˌæb.oʊˈmeɪ.səm/ n
caillette
fourth or digestive stomach of a ruminant

abominable /ɘˈbɔm.ɘ.nɘ.bɯ/ /əˈbɑm.nə.bl̩/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/ adj
abominable
hateful; detestable; loathsome

abominable snowman /əˈbɑm.nə.bl̩ ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩ ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ n
yéti abominable homme des neiges
humanoid or apelike animal said to exist in the Himalayas

abominably /əˈbɑm.nə.bli/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bli/ adv
abominablement
in an abominable manner

abominate /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.nət/ /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.ˌneɪt/ /ə.ˈbɒm.ɪ.ˌneɪt/ /əˈbɒm.əˌneɪt/ /əˈbɒm.ɪˌneɪt/ v
abominer
to feel disgust towards, to hate in the highest degree

abomination /əˌbɑ.məˈneɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɑ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɒ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
abomination
something abominable
abominable act
feeling of extreme disgust

abonnement /æˈbɔn.mɑ̃/ n
abonnement
season ticket

aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪn.l̩/ adj
aborigène indigène
original; indigenous

aborigine /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
aborigène autochtone
aboriginal inhabitant of a country

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ n
avorton
product of a miscarriage
fausse couche
miscarriage

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ v
avorter interrompre abandonner
to cause a premature termination
fausse couche avorter
to miscarry
interrompre abandonner s'arrêter échouer
computing: to terminate a process prior to completion

aborted /əˈbɔrtɪd/ adj
avorté
brought forth prematurely
checked in development at an early stage

abortifacient /əˌbɔɹ.təˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ /əˌbɔɹ.tɪˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ adj
abortif
producing miscarriage

abortifacient /əˌbɔɹ.təˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ /əˌbɔɹ.tɪˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ n
abortif remède abortif
agent that causes premature delivery

abortion /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ n
avortement
induced abortion
something ugly
the act of aborting a project, etc
avortement IVG interruption volontaire de grossesse
act of inducing abortion
avorton
fruit/produce that doesn't come to maturity
fausse couche avortement
miscarriage

abortion clinic n
avortoir
a clinic where abortions are performed

abortionist /əˈbɔɹ.ʃə.nɪst/ n
avorteur avorteuse médecin avorteur
person who performs abortions

abortive /əˈbɔɹ.tɪv/ /əˈbɔː.tɪv/ adj
abortif
produced by abortion; born prematurely
abortif abortive
causing abortion
imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile
medicine: cutting short

abound /əˈbaʊnd/ v
abonder en fourmiller de
to be copiously supplied with
foisonner
to be plentiful

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ [əˈboʊt] [əˈbɐʊt] adv
environ
nearly, approximately

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ [əˈboʊt] [əˈbɐʊt] preposition
au sujet de sur de à propos de
concerning
au sujet de à propos de
concerned with, engaged in
au-dessus par-dessus
over or upon different parts of
autour
on every side of
aux environs de
in the immediate neighborhood of
environ vers proche
sur le point
on the point or verge of

about time adv
enfin il est grand temps que
close to the right time
il était temps pas trop tôt
far past the desired time

about to phraseologicalUnit
aller sur le point de
indicating imminence

about-face /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/ n
demi-tour revirement volte-face
military: abrupt turn to face the opposite direction

about-face /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/ v
faire demi-tour
to turn 180 degrees
faire volte-face
to change opinion or attitude

about-turn /əˈbaʊt tɚn/ n
demi-tour
turn of 180 degrees
volte-face
total reversal of opinion or attitude

about-turn /əˈbaʊt tɚn/ v
faire demi-tour
to turn 180 degrees

above /əˈbʌv/ adj
ci-dessus
being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page

above /əˈbʌv/ adv
au-dessus
in a higher place
ci-dessus au-dessus
earlier in order in writing
en haut
overhead, on top of

above /əˈbʌv/ preposition
[[au-dessus]] de au-dessus
in or to a higher place
par-dessus
superior to, surpassing
plus de
more

above all
surtout avant tout par-dessus tout
of prime importance

above average
[[au-dessus de]] la moyenne supérieur à la moyenne
Better than average

above board
franchement honnêtement honorablement
honestly
franchement ouvertement
openly

above the fray
al di sopra della mischia au-dessus de la mêlée
uninvoled in a difficult argument

above the law
au-dessus des lois
exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else

above water
à flot
out of difficulty

above-mentioned /əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃn̩d/ adj
susmentionné susdit précité
mentioned or named before; aforesaid

above-quoted /əˈbʌvˌkwoʊt.əd/ adj
sus-cité

above-said /əˈbʌvˌsɜd/ adj
susdit

above-specified adj
susspécifié

abovedescribed adj
susdécrit

abovesaid adj
susdit susmentionné susnommé
mentioned before

abracadabra /ˌabɹəkəˈdabɹə/ /ˌæ.bɹə.kəˈdæ.bɹə/ interjection
abracadabra
used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed

abrade /əˈbɹeɪd/ v
abraser
(transitive) to rub or wear off; to waste or wear away by friction

abrasion /əˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/ n
abrasion
act of abrading
geology: effect of mechanical erosion of rock
medicine: superficial wound

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ /əˈbɹeɪ.zɪv/ adj
abrasif
producing abrasion; rough
rude
rough and coarse in manner or disposition

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ /əˈbɹeɪ.zɪv/ n
abrasif
substance used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing

abrasively /ə.ˈbɹeɪ.sɪv.li/ adv
brusquement
in an abrasive manner
rudement
in a rough manner

abrasiveness n
abrasivité
the property of being abrasive

abreact /ˌæb.ɹiˈækt/ v
abréagir
eliminate previously repressed emotions

abreast /əˈbɹɛst/ adv
au courant
informed
côte à côte
side by side

abridge /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
abréger
to make shorter
to shorten or contract by using fewer words

abridged /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒd/ adj
abrégé
cut or shortened, especially of a literary work

abridgment /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
raccourcissement
act of abridging

abroad /əˈbɹɑd/ /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ adv
dans toutes les directions de tous côtés
at large; widely; broadly; over a wide space
dehors
without a certain confine; outside the house
à l'extérieur
played elsewhere
à l'étranger
in foreign countries

abroad /əˈbɹɑd/ /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ n
étranger
countries or lands abroad

abrupt /æbˈɹʌpt/ /əˈbɹʌpt/ adj
abrupt
extremely steep
having sudden transitions from one state to next
brusque
curt in manner
brusque precipité
without notice

abruptly /ə.ˈbɹʌpt.li/ /əˈbɹʌp.li/ adv
précipitamment
precipitously
tout d'un coup abruptement
in an abrupt manner

abscess /ˈæbsɛs/ /ˈæbsɪs/ n
abcès
cavity filled with pus

abscess /ˈæbsɛs/ /ˈæbsɪs/ v
abcéder
to form an abscess

abscissa /æbˈsɪs.ə/ n
abscisse
first of two coordinates

absence /æbˈsɒns/ /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/ /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩ts/ /ˈæb.sn̩ts/ /ˈæbsɒns/ n
absence
state of being away
inattention to things present
absence absence du fer
fencing: lack of contact between blades
absence manque
lack; deficiency; non-existence

absence makes the heart grow fonder proverb
chose rarement vue est plus chère loin des yeux, près du cœur un peu d'absence fait grand bien
When someone or something is far away, one realizes how much one loves or misses them or it

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ adj
absent
being away from a place
inattentive
not existing

absent /æbˈsɛnt/ v
absenter

absent-minded /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd/ adj
distrait
absent in mind

absent-minded professor n
professeur étourdi
fictional character

absent-mindedly /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd.li/ adv
distraitement
preoccupiedly

absent-mindedness /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/ n
distraction
state or quality of being preoccupied

absentee /ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/ n
absent
person who is absent

absenteeism /æb.sənˈtiːˌɪz.m̩/ /ˌæb.sənˈtiˌɪz.m̩/ n
absentéisme
state of being absent

absinthe /ˈæb.sænθ/ /ˈæb.sæ̃θ/ /ˈæb.sɪnθ/ n
absinthe
liquor
absinthe armoise
herb Artemisia absinthium

absolute /ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ /ˌæb.səˈlut/ adj
absolu
free from limitations or conditions
pure; unmixed
fundamental, ultimate, intrinsic, independent of references or relations to other things
free from imperfection; complete in itself
grammar: not immediately dependent on the other parts of the sentence
peremptory
complete, unmitigated

absolute /ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ /ˌæb.səˈlut/ n
absolu
realm which exists without reference to anything else

absolute advantage n
avantage absolu
economics: capability

absolute humidity /ˈæb.səˌlut hjuˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ /ˌæb.səˈljut hjuˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ n
humidité absolue
mass of water vapour in a given volume of air

absolute magnitude /ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tjud/ /ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tud/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˌæb.səˈljut/ n
magnitude absolue
intrinsic luminosity of a celestial body

absolute majority /ˈæb.səˌlut məˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˌæb.səˈljut məˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
majorité absolue
>50% of the counted item, esp. votes

absolute monarchy n
monarchie absolue
rule

absolute space /ˈæb.səˌlut speɪs/ /ˌæb.səˈljut speɪs/ n
espace absolu
physics

absolute superlative n
superlatif absolu
absolute superlative

absolute temperature /ˈtɜmp.ə.ɹə.tjɚ/ /ˈtɜmp.ə.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɜmp.ə.ɹə.t͡ʃʊɹ/ /ˈtɜmp.ɹə.tjʊɹ/ /ˈtɜmp.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɜmp.ɹə.t͡ʃʊɹ/ /ˈæb.səˌlut / /ˌæb.səˈljut/ n
température absolue
thermodynamic temperature

absolute time /ˈæb.səˌlut taɪm/ /ˌæb.səˈljut taɪm/ n
temps absolu
unchangeable time

absolute value /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈvæl.ju/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈvæl.ju/ n
module
modulus of a complex number
valeur absolue
numerical value of a real number

absolute zero /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ n
zéro absolu
coldest possible temperature

absolutely /ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)uːt.li/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ adv
absolument
in an absolute manner

absolutely /ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)uːt.li/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ interjection
absolument mets-en
yes; certainly

absolutism /ˈæb.sə.ljuː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌljuˌtɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪz.m̩/ n
absolutisme
political science: absolute or arbitrary government; despotism

absolutist /ˈæb.səˌljuː.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/ n
absolutiste
one who favors autocratic government

absolutive /ˌæbsəˈluːtɪv/ adj
absolutif
grammatical case

absolutive case n
absolutif
case used to indicate the patient or experiencer of a verb’s action

absolutize /ˈæb.sə.lju.taɪz/ /ˈæb.sə.ljuː.taɪz/ /ˈæb.səˌlu.taɪz/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.taɪz/ v
absolutiser
to make absolute

absolutory /æbˈsɑl.jəˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
absolutoire
serving to absolve

absolve /æbˈsɑlv/ /æbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈsɑlv/ /əbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈzɒlv/ v
absoudre
theology: to pronounce free or give absolution from sin
to pronounce free or give absolution
to set free

absorb /æbˈsɔɹb/ /æbˈzɔɹb/ /əbˈsɔɹb/ /əbˈsɔːb/ /əbˈzɔɹb/ /əbˈzɔːb/ v
absorber
to include so that it no longer has separate existence
to assimilate mentally
to occupy fully
(physics, chemistry) to take up by chemical or physical action
to consume completely
absorber éponger
to suck up or drink in

absorbable /əbˈsɔɹb.ə.bl̩/ /əbˈzɔɹb.ə.bl̩/ adj
absorbable
capable of being absorbed

absorbed /æbˈsɔɹbd/ /æbˈzɔɹbd/ /əbˈsɔɹbd/ /əbˈzɔɹbd/ adj
absorbé captivé
fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed

absorbency /æb.sɔɹ.bn̩.si/ /æb.zɔɹ.bn̩.si/ /əb.sɔɹ.bn̩.si/ /əb.zɔɹ.bn̩.si/ n
absorbance
quality of being absorbent

absorbent /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /æbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ /əbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈzɔː.bn̩t/ adj
absorbant
absorbing

absorbent /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /æbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ /əbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈzɔː.bn̩t/ n
absorbant
anything which absorbs
substance which absorbs and neutralizes acid fluid

absorber /æbˈsɔɹ.bɚ/ /æbˈzɔɹ.bɚ/ /əbˈsɔɹ.bɚ/ /əbˈzɔɹ.bɚ/ n
absorbant
one who, or that which, absorbs

absorption /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈsɔːp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔːp.ʃn̩/ n
absorption
act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything
chemistry, physics: imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action
act or process of being absorbed and made to disappear
physiology: process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed

absorption spectroscopy n
spectroscopie d'absorption

absorption spectrum /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ /əbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ n
spectre d'absorption
pattern

absorptivity /æbˌsɔɹpˈtɪvə.ti/ /əbˌsɔɹpˈtɪvə.ti/ n
absorptivité
the quality of being absorptive

abstain /æbˈsteɪn/ /əbˈsteɪn/ v
s'abstenir
refrain from
refrain from voting

abstention /æbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩/ /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ n
abstention
the act of abstaining

abstentionist /æbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩.ɪst/ /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪst/ /əbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩.ɪst/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪst/ n
abstentionniste
advocate of not getting involved politically

abstergent /æbˈstɝ.d͡ʒn̩t/ /əbˈstɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒn̩t/ /əbˈstɝ.d͡ʒn̩t/ n
abstersif
a substance used in cleansing

abstinence /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ n
abstinence
specifically, abstinence from alcohol
the act or practice of abstaining
the practice of self-denial
abstinence abstinence sexuelle
specifically, abstinence from sexual intercourse

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ adj
abstrait
apart from practice or reality; not concrete
art: free from representational qualities
separate
absent in mind
difficult to understand
general as opposed to particular

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ n
résumé
an abridgement or summary

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ v
abstraire
to separate; to disengage
to abridge, epitomize, or summarize
to consider abstractly
to perform the process of abstraction
to create an artistic abstraction of
distiller
to extract by means of distillation
se retirer
to withdraw oneself

abstract algebra /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ n
algèbre abstraite
branch of mathematics

abstract art /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑɹt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑː(ɹ)t/ n
art abstrait
art that does not depict objects in the natural world

abstract class n
classe abstraite
in software - a class which cannot be instantiated

abstract data type n
type abstrait de données
data type defined only by data properties and operations

abstract method n
méthode abstraite
software - a method of an abstract class that has to be implemented by all subtyping classes

abstract noun /ˈæbˌstɹækt naʊn/ n
nom abstrait
noun that denotes an abstract concept

abstract number n
nombre abstrait
number used without application to things

abstracted /æb.ˈstɹæk.tɪd/ /əb.ˈstɹæk.tɪd/ adj
distrait
inattentive to surrounding objects

abstraction /æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ n
abstraction
act of abstracting

abstractionism /æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩ˌɪz.m̩/ n
abstractionnisme
abstract art

abstractionist /æbˈstɹæk.ʃən.əst/ adj
abstractionniste
Related to abstract art

abstractionist /æbˈstɹæk.ʃən.əst/ n
abstractionniste
someone who paints or creates abstract art
idéaliste
an idealist

abstruse /æb-/ /əbˈstɹus/ /əbˈstɹuːs/ adj
abstrus abscons
difficult to comprehend or understand

abstruseness /æbˈstɹus.nəs/ /əbˈstɹus.nəs/ /əbˈstɹuːs.nəs/ n
dur de comprenure
the property of being abstruse

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ /əbˈsɝd/ /əbˈzɜːd/ /əbˈzɝd/ adj
absurde
contrary to reason or propriety

abugida /ɑːbuˈɡiːdə/ n
abugida alphasyllabaire
writing system

abulia /əˈb(j)uː.lɪə/ /əˈbu.li.ə/ n
aboulie
absence of will-power or decisiveness

abundance /əˈbn̩.dn̩s/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩s/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩ts/ n
abondance
ample sufficiency

abundant /əˈbn̩.dn̩t/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t/ adj
abondant
fully sufficient; plentiful

abundant number /əˈbn̩.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bɚ/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bə/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bɚ/ n
nombre abondant
number that is less than the sum of its proper divisors

abundantly /əˈbn̩.dn̩t.li/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ adv
abondamment
in an abundant manner

abura /əˈbjʊ.ɹə/ /əˈbʊ.ɹə/ n
bahia
Mitragyna ledermannii

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuːs/ n
abus
improper usage
corrupt practice
physical maltreatment
injure insulte offense
insulting speech
viol
sexual violation or assault

abuse /əˈbjuz/ /əˈbjuːz/ v
abuser
to use improperly
to hurt
to rape

abut /əˈbʌt/ v
abouter aboutir
to border on

abut on v
adossé avoisiner contigu
to border on

abutment /əˈbʌt.mn̩t/ n
butée
state of abutting

abysmal /əˈbɪz.məl/ [əˈbɪz.ml̩] adj
abyssal
pertaining to, or resembling an abyss; bottomless; unending; profound
exécrable terrible épouvantable
extremely bad

abyss /æˈbɪs/ /əˈbɪs/ n
abîme
hell, bottomless pit
anything infinite, immeasurable, or profound
heraldry: center of an escutcheon
moral depravity, vast intellectual or moral depth
abîme gouffre abysse précipice
bottomless or unfathomed depth

abyssal zone /əˈbɪs.l̩ zoʊn/ /əˈbɪs.l̩ zəʊn/ n
abysse
deep ocean

acacia /əˈkeɪ.sjə/ /əˈkeɪ.ʃə/ n
acacia
shrub or tree

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ adj
académique
belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato
scholarly; literary or classical, in distinction from vocational
académique universitaire
belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ n
universitaire académique
senior member of an academy, college, or university

academic institution n
université établissement [[d']]enseignement supérieur
institution dedicated to higher education

academic quarter /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ˈkwɔrtər/ /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ˈkwɔːtə(r/ n
quart d'heure académique

academic year /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪə/ /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪɹ/ n
année académique
time period

academician /əˌka.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /əˌkæ.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /ˌa.kə.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /ˌæ.kə.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ n
académicien académicienne
member of an academy

academicism /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.əˌsɪz.m̩/ n
académisme
art: traditional or orthodox formalism.
A mannerism or mode peculiar to an academy.
A tenet of the Academic philosophy.

academy /əˈkad.ə.mɪ/ /əˈkæd.ə.mi/ n
académie
learned society
specialized school
college or university
place of training, school
seminary

acai /ɑ.sɑˈi/ /əˈsaɪ.i/ /əˈsaɪ.iː/ /ˌæ.saɪˈiː/ n
açaï palmier pinot pinot wasséï
South American palms of the genus Euterpe
açaï wassaye
fruit

acai berry /a.saˈiː.ˈbɛɹi/ n
açaï
fruit

acanthite /əˈkæn.θaɪt/ /ˈæk.ənˌθaɪt/ n
acanthite
a mineral form of silver sulfide

acanthocarpous adj
acanthocarpe
having the fruit covered with spines

acanthocephalan /əˌkæn.θoʊˈsɛf.ə.lən/ /əˌkæn.θəˈsɛf.ə.lən/ /əˌkænt.θəˈsɛf.ə.lən/ n
acanthocéphale
any of parasitic intestinal worms of the phylum Acanthocephala

acanthoid /əˈkænˌθɔɪd/ adj
acantoïde
having the shape of a spine or thorn

acanthopterygian /ˌæk.ænˌθɑp.təˈɹɪd͡ʒ.i.n̩/ n
acanthoptérygien
any fish of the superorder Acanthopterygii

acanthous /əˈkæn.θəs/ adj
acanthé
spinous

acarid /ˈæk.ə.ɹɪd/ adj
acarien
of or pertaining to acarids

acarological adj
acarologique
relating to acarology

acarologist n
acarologiste
one who studies acarology

acarology /æ.kəˈɹɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /æ.kəˈɹɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
acarologie
the study of ticks and mites

acarophobia /ˌækəɹəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
acarophobie

acarpous /eɪ.ˈkɑɹ.pəs/ adj
acarpe
not producing fruit

acarus /ˈæk.ə.ɹəs/ n
acarien
mite

acataphasia n
acataphasie
language trouble

acathistus n
acathiste hymne acathiste
Greek liturgical hymn in honour of Mary

acatholic adj
acatholique
not Catholic

accelerate /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ /ɪk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
accélérer
to cause to move faster
to quicken natural or ordinary progression or process
to become faster
to hasten

accelerated adj
accéléré
moving or progressing faster than is usual

accelerated ageing n
vieillissement accéléré

acceleration /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
accélération
act or state
(physics)
amount

accelerationism /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nɪ.zm̩/ /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nɪ.zm̩/ /ɪk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nɪ.zm̩/ n
accélérationnisme
theory that capitalism or some of its processes should be accelerated

accelerator /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ /ɪk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
accélérateur
device for causing acceleration
one who, or that which, accelerates
program for startup companies
accélérateur champignon
accelerator pedal

accelerometer /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ /ɪk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ n
accéléromètre
instrument for measuring acceleration

accent /-sənt/ /-sɛnt/ /ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ /ˈɛk.sent/ n
accent
orthography: mark to indicate accent
distinctive pronunciation associated with a region, social group, etc.
higher-pitched or stronger articulation
music: expressive emphasis of a passage
music: recurring stress on a tone
music: rhythmical accent
music: special emphasis on a tone
prosody: stress on syllables of a verse
math: mark to distinguish magnitudes of similar kind
word, significant tone or sound
mark to denote feet or inches

accent /ækˈsɛnt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ v
accentuer
to emphasize

accentologist n
accentologiste accentologue
one who studies accentology

accentology n
accentologie
systematic analysis of word or phrase stress

accentor /ək.ˈsɛn.tɚ/ /əkˈsɛntə/ n
accenteur
bird of the Prunella genus

accentuate /ækˈsɛn.t͡ʃuˌeɪt/ /əkˈsɛn.t͡ʃu.eɪt/ v
accentuer
to pronounce with an accent
to bring out distinctly
to mark with a written accent

accentuation /ˌæk.ˌsɛn.t͡ʃə.ˈweɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪk.ˌsɛn.t͡ʃə.ˈweɪ.ʃən/ n
accentuation
act of accentuating

accept /ækˈsɛpt/ /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ v
accepter
to agree to
to receive with consent
to regard as proper, usual, true, or to believe in
to admit to a place or a group
accepter de payer accepter
to agree to pay
accueillir accepter
to receive officially
endurer patiemment prendre sur soi accepter
to endure patiently

acceptability /ˌæk.ˌsɛp.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
acceptabilité
acceptableness

acceptable /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ɪk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ˈæksɛp.tə.bəl/ adj
acceptable admissible
capable, worthy or sure of being accepted

acceptance /ək.ˈsɛp.təns/ n
acceptation
act of accepting
agreeing which results in a legally binding contract
assent and engagement by person on whom bill of exchange is drawn
adhésion admission adoption assimilation reconnaissance
state of being accepted

acceptor /æk.ˈsɛp.tɚ/ /ək.ˈsɛp.tɚ/ /əkˈsɛptə(ɹ)/ n
accepteur
one who accepts

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ n
accès
way or means of approaching
communication with a computer program or the Internet
computing: process of locating data in memory
onset, attack or fit of disease
outburst of an emotion
right or ability of approaching or entering
accès approche entrée
act of approaching or entering

access /əkˈsɛs/ /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ v
accéder avoir accès
computing: to have access to (data)
to gain or obtain access to

access code n
code d’accès
alphanumeric sequence

access control n
access d'controle
practice of restricting entrance to a property

access specifier n
modificateur d'accès

accessibility /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] n
accessibilité
the quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach

accessible /əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/ adj
accessible
easy of access or approach
of a person, approachable
obtainable

accession /ækˈseʃ.ən/ /ækˈsɛʃ.ən/ /əˈseʃ.ən/ /əˈsɛʃ.ən/ n
accession
a coming to

accessor n
accesseur
Anything that accesses
Function that retrieves a value

accessory /ækˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /ækˈsɛsəɹi/ /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ adj
accessoire
having a supplementary function

accessory /ækˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /ækˈsɛsəɹi/ /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ n
accessoire
clothing accessory
that which belongs to something else deemed the principal, attachment
unessential part in a work of art

accessory fruit n
faux-fruit
A fruit with tissue not derived from ovary

accessory mineral n
minéral accessoire
mineral present in small amounts

accident /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ /ˈæk.sə.dɛnt/ /ˈæk.sə.dɪnt/ /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/ n
accident
unexpected event with negative consequences
transport: unintended event that causes damage

accident and emergency n
urgences

accident rate n
taux d'accidents taux de sinistres
Frequency or rate of accidents

accident-prone adj
accidentogène

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ adj
accidentel
happening by chance

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ n
altération
(music)

accidentally /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/ adv
accidentellement
unexpectedly, unintentionally

accidentologist n
accidentologue
a specialist in accidentology

accidentology /ˌæk.sə.dənˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌæk.sə.dənˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌæk.sə.dɛnˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌæk.sə.dɛnˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌæk.sə.dɪnˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
accidentologie

accipitrine /æk.ˈsɪp.ə.tɹaɪn/ /æk.ˈsɪp.ə.tɹɪn/ adj
accipitrin accipitrine

accismus /ækˈsɪzməs/ n
accisme
feigning disinterest in something while actually desiring it.

acclaim /ə.ˈkleɪm/ v
acclamer
to shout applause
acclamer applaudir
to applaud
déclamer
to declare by acclamations
réclamer
to claim

acclamation /æk.lə.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
acclamation
applause

acclamative adj
acclamatif

acclimate /əˈklaɪ.mət/ /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/ v
acclimater
(transitive, mainly US) to habituate to a climate not native; to acclimatize

acclimatization /ə.ˌklaɪ.mə.tə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
acclimatation
the act of acclimatizing

acclimatize /əˈklaɪ.məˌtaɪz/ v
acclimater
to get used to a new climate
to make used to a new climate or a new set of circumstances

accommodate /əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/ /əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/ [əˈkʰɑməˌdeɪt] [əˈkʰɒməˌdeɪt] v
[[s']]accommoder
rare: to adapt oneself
accommoder
to show the correspondence of; adapt to fit
héberger
to provide housing for

accommodation /ə.ˌkɑm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ /ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
accommodation
adjustment of the eye
state of being fitted and adapted
logement hébergement
lodging

accompaniment /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/ /ə.ˈkʌmp.ni.mənt/ n
accompagnement
music: that which gives support or adds to the background
that which accompanies

accompanist /əˈkʌmp(ə)nɪst/ n
accompagnateur accompagnatrice
performer who takes the accompanying part

accompany /əˈkʌm.pə.ni/ /əˈkʌmp.ni/ v
accompagner
to perform an accompanying part or parts in a composition
to attend as a companion
to perform an accompanying part next to another instrument
obsolete: to keep company

accomplice /ə.ˈkɑm.pləs/ /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪs/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪs/ /əˈkɒm.plɪs/ n
complice
cooperator
complice comparse compère
associate in the commission of a crime

accomplish /əˈkɐm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɒm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/ v
accomplir
to finish successfully
to bring to an issue of full success; to effect; to perform
to complete, as time or distance

accomplished /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃt/ /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃt/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃt/ adj
accompli
completed
having many accomplishments

accomplishment /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/ n
accomplissement
that which completes
the act of accomplishing

accord /əˈkɔɹd/ /əˈkɔːd/ n
entente
agreement or concurrence of opinion

accord /əˈkɔɹd/ /əˈkɔːd/ v
accorder
transitive: to grant

accordance /əˈkɔɹ.dəns/ n
accordance
agreement; harmony; conformity

according as adv
selon que
precisely as

according to preposition
d'après selon
based on statement
selon
in proportion

according to Hoyle
en bonne et due forme
in strict accordance with the rules

according to plan /əˈkɔɹdɪŋ tə ˈplæn/
comme prévu
as intended, as planned

accordingly /ə.ˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/ /əˈkɔː(ɹ).dɪŋ.li/ adv
conséquemment en conséquence
agreeably; correspondingly; suitably; in a manner conformable

accordion /ə.ˈkɔɹ.di.ən/ /əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/ n
accordéon
a small, portable, keyed wind instrument

accordionist /ə.ˈkɔɹd.i.ə.nəst/ n
accordéoniste
player of the accordion

accost /ə.ˈkɑst/ /ə.ˈkɒst/ /ə.ˈkɔst/ v
aborder
archaic or obsolete: to approach, come up to
archaic or obsolete: to sail along the coast or side of
accoster
to approach and speak too boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request

accoucheur /ˌæ.ku.ˈʃɜː/ /ˌæ.ku.ˈʃɝ/ n
accoucheur sage-femme homme
person who assists women in childbirth

accoucheuse n
accoucheuse sage-femme
woman who assists women in childbirth

account /ə.ˈkaʊnt/ n
compte
a registry of pecuniary transactions
an authorization to use a service
(archaic) reckoning, calculation
rapport récit
a statement of facts or occurrences
récit
a statement in general of reasons, causes, grounds, etc.

account book n
livre de comptes
a book in which accounts are kept

account for v
constituer représenter
to constitute in amount or portion
expliquer rendre compte
to explain by relating circumstances

account to v
rendre des comptes à
to be responsible to

accountability /ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
responsabilité engagement responsable obligation de rendre compte obligation de rendre des comptes
state of being accountable

accountable /əˈkaʊntəbl̩/ adj
expliquable
capable of being accounted for; explicable
responsable
obliged to answer for one’s deeds
liable to be called on to render an account

accountancy /ə.ˈkaʊnt.ən.si/ n
comptabilité
the profession of accounting

accountant /ə.ˈkaʊn.tənt/ [ə.ˈkæʊn.ʔn̩ʔ] n
comptable
a reckoner, or someone who maintains financial matters for a person(s)
one who is skilled in, keeps, or adjusts, accounts
comptable expert-comptable
one whose profession includes organizing, maintaining and auditing the records of another

accounting /ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/ n
comptabilité
development and maintenance of system for recording and analyzing financial transactions

accounts payable n
dette fournisseur dettes commerciales
total monetary amount owed by a customer to suppliers of its goods and services

accounts receivable n
créance client
total monetary amount

accouplement /əˈkʌpəlmənt/ n
accouplement
act of coupling; state of being coupled

accouter /əˈku tɚ/ v
accoutrer
to furnish with dress or equipments

accouterment /əˈku.tɚ.mənt/ /əˈku.t͡ʃɹə.mənt/ n
accoutrement
trappings

accredit /ə.ˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ v
accréditer
To send with letters credential, as an ambassador, envoy, or diplomatic agent; to authorize, as a messenger or delegate.
To put or bring into credit; to invest with credit or authority; to sanction

accreditation /əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [əˌkɹɛd.ɨɾˈeɪ.ʃən] [əˌkɹɛd.ɨˈteɪ.ʃən] [əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən] n
accréditation
giving of credentials

accretion /ə.ˈkɹi.ʃən/ n
accroissement
act of increasing, or the matter added, by an accession of parts externally
accrétion
act of increasing by natural growth
concretion; coherence of separate particles; as, the accretion of particles so as to form a solid mass

accretion disk n
disque d'accrétion
structure formed by matter falling into a gravitational source

accrual basis n
comptabilité d'engagement

accrue /ə.ˈkɹu/ /əˈkɹuː/ v
accroître
increase

accubation /ˌɑ.kju.ˈbeɪ.ʃən/ n
accubation

acculturate /ə.ˈkʌl.t͡ʃə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
acculturer
to change the culture of a person by the influence of another culture

acculture /əˈkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ v
acculturer
familiarize oneself with a new culture

accumulate /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪt/ /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/ v
accumuler
to pile up
to grow in number

accumulator /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪ.tɚ/ n
accumulateur
wet-cell storage battery
accumulateur accumulatrice
one who or that which accumulates

accuracy /ˈakjəɹəsi/ /ˈakjʊɹəsi/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ n
précision exactitude
state of being accurate

accurate /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ət/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ɪt/ /ˈæk.jʊ.ɹət/ /ˈæk.ə.ɹət/ adj
exact précis juste
exact or careful conformity to truth

accurately /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ɪt.li/ [ˈæk.jə.ɹɪɾ.li] [ˈæk.jɚ.ɪɾ.li] adv
précisément
exactly, precisely

accursed /əˈkɜː.sɪd/ /əˈkɝ.sɪd/ adj
détestable satanée
hateful
maudit
theology: cursed

accusant /əˈkjuːzənt/ n
accusateur plaignant
accuser

accusation /ˌæk.ju.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæk.jə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
accusation
act of accusing or charging with a crime
declaration of fault or blame against another
that of which one is accused

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ adj
accusatif
related to accusative case
producing accusations; accusatory

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ n
accusatif cas accusatif
accusative case

accusatory /ə.ˈkju.zə.ˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
accusateur
pertaining to, or containing, an accusation

accuse /əˈkjuz/ /əˈkjuːz/ v
accuser
attribute blame to someone

accused /ə.ˈkjuzd/ n
accusé accusée
defendant

accuser /əˈkju.zɚ/ /əˈkjuː.zə/ n
accusateur accusatrice
one who accuses

accustom /ə.ˈkʌs.təm/ v
accoutumer
to make familiar by use

accustomed /ə.ˈkʌs.təmd/ adj
accoutumé
familiar

accustomedly adv
de coutume à l'accoutumée
in an accustomed manner

ace /eɪs/ n
ace as
tennis: point scored without the opponent hitting the ball
as
excellent military aircraft pilot
card with a single spot
expert
single point or spot on a card or die
die face with a single spot
chouïa iota
very small quantity or degree

ace of aces n
as des as
ace with the greatest number of kills

ace of clubs n
as de trèfle
playing card

ace of diamonds n
as de carreau
playing card

ace of hearts n
as de cœur
playing card

ace of spades /eɪs.əv.speɪdz/ n
as de pique
playing card

ace up one's sleeve n
as dans la manche atout dans la manche avoir un atout dans sa manche garder un atout dans sa manche joker
a surprise of which others are not aware

acedia /əˈsiːdɪə/ n
acédie
sloth

acellular adj
acellulaire
not composed of cells

acenaphthene n
acénaphtène
hydrocarbon found in coal tar

acerb /əˈsɜɹb/ /əˈsɜːb/ adj
acerbe
bitter to the taste

acerbity /əˈsɜːbɪti/ /əˈsɝbɪdi/ n
acerbité amertume
sourness
amertume acerbité
harshness

acerola /æ.səˈɹəʊ.lə/ n
acérola
fruit

acescence /əˈsɛsəns/ n
acescence
the quality of being acescent; the process of acetous fermentation

acescent /əˈsiːsənt/ adj
acescent
turning sour

acescent /əˈsiːsənt/ n
acescent
a substance liable to become sour

acetabular /ˌæsɪˈtæbjəlɚ/ /ˌæsɪˈtæbjʊlə/ adj
acétabulaire
relating to the acetabulum

acetabuliform /æsɪˈtæbjuːlɪfɔːm/ adj
acétabuliforme
shaped like a saucer

acetabulum /ˌæs.əˈtæb.jəl.əm/ /ˌæs.ɪˈtæb.jʊl.əm/ n
acétabule
cavity in which the leg of an insect is inserted
vinegar cup
acétabule acétabulum
bony cup of the pelvis
acétabulum
socket of the hipbone

acetal /ˈæsɪˌtæl/ n
acétal
any diether of a geminal diol

acetaldehyde /ˌæs.ɪˈtæl.dəˌhaɪd/ n
acétaldéhyde éthanal
the organic compound CH₃CHO

acetamide n
acétamide
amide of acetic acid

acetaminophen /əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/ n
paracétamol acétaminophène
drug

acetate /ˈæsɪteɪ̯t/ n
acétate
salt or ester of acetic acid

acetic adj
acétique
pertaining to acetic acid
pertaining to vinegar

acetic acid n
acide acétique
clear colourless organic acid, CH₃COOH

acetimeter n
acétimètre
an instrument

acetoacetic acid n
acide acétylacétique
organic compound

acetone /ˈæ.sə.toʊn/ n
acétone
the organic compound (CH₃)₂CO

acetopropylic adj
acétopropylique

acetyl /əˈsiːtaɪl/ /əˈsiːtɪl/ /ˈæsətɪl/ n
acétyl
univalent radical

acetyl chloride n
chlorure d'éthanoyle
acyl chloride of acetic acid

acetylaminophenol n
acétylaminophénol

acetylcholine /əˌsitəlˈkoʊlin/ n
acétylcholine
the neurotransmitter compound

acetylene /əˈsɛtəlˌin/ n
acétylène
acetylene

acetylide n
acétylure

acetylsalicylic acid n
acide acétylsalicylique
acetate ester of salicylic acid; aspirin

ache /ˈeɪk/ n
douleur
dull pain

ache /ˈeɪk/ v
faire mal avoir mal
be in pain

achene /əˈkiːn/ n
akène
small dry fruit

achievable /əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/ adj
réussissable
capable of being achieved

achieve /əˈt͡ʃiːv/ v
accomplir réaliser
to carry out successfully; to accomplish

achievement /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/ /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mɪnt/ n
accomplissement réalisation
act of achieving or performing
haut fait
great or heroic deed
succès
a reward in video games

achondrite n
achondrite
stony meteorite that contains no chondrules

achondroplasia /-ʒ(i)ə/ /eɪˌkɒndɹə(ʊ)ˈpleɪziə/ /ə-/ n
achondroplasie
the genetic disorder

achondroplastic /eɪkɑndɹəˈplæstɪk/ adj
achondroplasique
relating to or suffering from achondroplasia

achoo /ɑːˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɑːˈt͡ʃʰuː/ /əˈt͡ʃuː/ /əˈt͡ʃʰuː/ interjection
atchoum
the sound of a sneeze

achromatin n
achromatine

achromatism n
achromatisme
achromatopia

achromatopsia n
achromatopsie
defective ability to see colours

achylia n
achylie
lack or reduced production of gastric juices

aciclovir /eɪˈsaɪ.kloʊˌvɪɹ/ /eɪˈsʌɪ.klə(ʊ)ˌvɪə/ n
acyclovir

acicular adj
aciculaire
botany: needle-like
having sharp points
needle-shaped

aciculate adj
aciculé
needle-shaped

acid /ˈæsɪd/ adj
acide aigre
sour, sharp, or biting to the taste
sour-tempered
of or pertaining to an acid

acid /ˈæsɪd/ n
acide
in chemistry
a sour substance
LSD

acid mordant n
mordant acide

acid rain n
pluie acide
unusually acidic rain

acid test /ˌæsɪd ˈtɛst/ n
épreuve du feu épreuve par le feu
rigorous test or appraisal of the quality or worth of something

acidic /əˈsɪdɪk/ adj
acide
chemistry: having pH less than 7
of or relating to acid
petrology: containing a high percentage of silica-bearing minerals

acidifiable adj
acidifiable
capable of being acidified

acidification /əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
acidification
the act or process of making something sour (acidifying), or changing into an acid

acidify /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/ v
acidifier
to make something acidic

acidimeter /ˌæsəˈdɪmətə(ɹ)/ n
pèse-acide
instrument

acidimetry n
acidimétrie
measurement of the strength of acids

acidity /əˈsɪdɪti/ n
acidité
quality or state of being acid

acidophilus /ˌæsɪˈdɑfɪləs/ /ˌæsɪˈdɒfɪləs/ n
acidophile
Lactobacillus acidophilus

acidosis /ˌæs.ɪˈdoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæs.ɪˈdəʉ.sɪs/ /ˌæs.ɪˈdəʊ.sɪs/ n
acidose
abnormally increased acidity of the blood

acidulate /əˈsɪd͡ʒʊ.leɪt/ v
aciduler

acidulous /əˈsɪdjʊləs/ /əˈsɪd͡ʒələs/ adj
acidulé acidulée
slightly sour

acinaciform adj
acinaciforme
shaped like a scimitar

aciniform adj
acinoforme
clustered like grapes

ackee /əˈkiː/ /ˈækiː/ n
aki akée
tree

acknowledge /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ/ [əkˈnɑːɫəd͡ʒ] [əkˈnɒlɨ̞d͡ʒ] [əɡˈnɑːɫəd͡ʒ] [əɡˈnɒlɨ̞d͡ʒ] [ɨkˈnɑːɫɨd͡ʒ] [ɨɡˈnɑːɫɨd͡ʒ] v
accuser réception
to notify receipt
certifier
to own as genuine or valid
reconnaître
to admit the knowledge of

acknowledgment /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əɡˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əɡˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
aveu confession reconnaissance
act of acknowledging
remerciement
expression of thanks
récompense
award

acme /ˈæk.mi/ n
acmé
the highest point
force de l'âge
full bloom

acne /ˈæk.ni/ n
acné
a skin condition
a pattern of blemishes resulting from the skin condition

acoemetic adj
acémète

acolyte /ˈæ.kə.laɪt/ n
acolyte
Catholic church: highest of the minor orders; ordained to carry wine, water and lights at the Mass
in general: assistant

aconite /ˈæ.kə.naɪt/ n
aconit napel tue-loup
herb wolfsbane

acorn /ˈeɪ.kɔɹn/ /ˈeɪ.kɔːn/ /ˈeɪkɚn/ n
gland
fruit of the oak tree

acorn barnacle n
balane
stalkless barnacle

acorn woodpecker n
pic glandivore
Melanerpes formicivorus

acosmic adj
acosmique

acotyledon /ˈeɪ.kɔt.l̩.iːdˌn̩/ n
acotylédone
plant that has no cotyledons

acotyledonous adj
acotylédone acotylédoné
having no seed lobes

acousmatic adj
acousmate acousmatique
referring to pre-recorded music that is presented in concert using loudspeakers

acoustic /əˈkuː.stɪk/ adj
acoustique
pertaining to hearing or the science of sounds
producing or produced without electrical amplification

acoustic /əˈkuː.stɪk/ n
acoustique
quality of a space for doing music

acoustic guitar n
guitare acoustique
hollow-body guitar

acoustical adj
acoustique
of or pertaining to hearing or acoustics

acoustics /əˈkuː.stɪks/ n
acoustique
the science of sounds, teaching their nature, phenomena and laws

acqua alta /ˌækwə ˈæltə/ n
acqua alta
regular flooding in Venice

acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/ /ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ n
connaissance fréquentation relation
person
connaissance relation accointance
state of being acquainted, acquaintanceship

acquiesce /ˌækwiˈɛs/ v
acquiescer
concur upon conviction

acquiescence /ˌæk.wiːˈɛs.əns/ n
acquiescement consentement
silent or passive assent
péremption
inaction to take legal recourse which implies the abandonment of a right

acquiescent /æˈkwi.ɛsn̩t/ adj
bienveillant indulgent
willing to acquiesce
docile soumis
resting satisfied or submissive

acquirable adj
acquérable
capable of being acquired

acquire /əˈkwaɪə/ /əˈkwaɪɚ/ v
acquérir
to gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own
to get

acquired /əˈkwaɪəd/ /əˈkwaɪɹd/ adj
acquis
medicine: developed after birth

acquired disorder n
trouble acquis
medical condition

acquired immune deficiency syndrome n
syndrome d'immunodéficience acquise
infectious disease caused by HIV

acquis communautaire n
acquis communautaire
full body of European Union law

acquisition /ˌæk.wəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ n
acquisition
act or process of acquiring
thing acquired or gained; an acquirement; a gain

acquisitional adj
acquisitif
relating to acquisition

acquit /əˈkwɪt/ v
innocenter acquitter
to declare or find innocent or not guilty

acquittal /əˈkwɪ.d(ə)l/ /əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ n
acquittement
acquittance from debt
acquittement relaxe
legal decision of not guilty

acre /ˈeɪ.kə/ /ˈeɪ.kɚ/ n
acre
unit of surface area

acreage /ˈeɪk(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
acréage
land measured in acres

acrid /ˈæk.ɹɪd/ adj
âcre
caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating
sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste; pungent

acrimonious /-ɹə-/ /ˌæk.ɹɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌæk.ɹɪˈməʊ.nɪ.əs/ adj
acrimonieux
angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies

acritarch n
acritarche
small, unclassifiable organic fossil

acrobat /ˈæk.ɹə.bæt/ n
acrobate
athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination

acrobatic /ˌækɹəˈbætɪk/ adj
acrobatique
of or pertaining to an acrobat

acrobatics n
acrobatie
art of performing acrobatic feats

acrocentric adj
acrocentrique
having the centromere near an end

acrocyanosis /ˌæ.kɹoʊ.ˌsaɪ.ə.ˈnoʊ.sɪs/ n
acrocyanose
acrocyanosis

acrogenous adj
acrogène
increasing by growth from the extremity

acrolect /ˈæk.ɹə.lɛkt/ n
acrolecte
variety of speech that is considered the standard form

acromegaly /ˌækroʊˈmɛɡəli/ n
acromégalie
chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones

acronym /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/ n
acronyme
word formed by initial letters
sigle
any abbreviation formed by initial letters

acrophobia n
acrophobie
fear of heights

acrophony /əˈkɹɒfəni/ n
acrophonie
naming of letters so their names begin with the letter itself

acropolis /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ n
acropole
promontory of Ancient Greek cities

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ preposition
à travers
from one side to another

across the board
généralisé répandu tous azimuts
pertaining to all categories or things

across the pond /əˈkɹɑs ðə ˈpɑnd/ /əˌkɹɒs ðə ˈpɒnd/ /əˌkɹɔs ðə ˈpɑnd/
outre-Atlantique
(informal) on or to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean

acrostic /əˈkɹɑstɪk/ /əˈkɹɒstɪk/ /əˈkɹɔstɪk/ n
acrostiche
poem or text in which certain letters spell out a name or message

acroterium /ˌækɹəˈtɪəɹi.əm/ n
acrotère
small pedestal for a statue or ornament

acrylamide /əˈkɹɪləmaɪd/ n
acrylamide
Amide of acrylic acid

acrylic fiber n
acrylique
Synthetic fibers made from a polymer

acrylic resin n
acrylique
acrylic resin

act /æk/ /ækt/ n
acte
drama: division of theatrical performance
deed
formal record of something done
display of behaviour
state of existence
acte action
process of doing
loi
statute

act /æk/ /ækt/ v
agir faire
to do something
jouer
to perform a theatrical role
jouer agir faire réagir se comporter
se comporter
to behave in a certain way

act of God n
force majeure
unforeseen occurrence

act of faith n
acte de foi
action that demonstrates one's religious faith

act of parliament n
acte du Parlement
law which has received assent

act of war n
acte de guerre
act of war

act out /ˌækt ˈaʊ̯t/ v
jouer
to perform a scene from a play, a charade or an exercise
péter les plombs
to express one's feelings through disruptive actions

act up /ækt ˈap/ /ækt ˈʌp/ [ækˈtäp] [ækˈtɐʔp] [ækˈtʌp̚] v
courir sur le haricot enquiquiner importuner péter les pruneaux énerver
to misbehave, cause trouble

actant n
actant
any of the participants in a grammatical clause

actigraphy n
actimétrie
the use of the actigraph to record the movements of a sleeping subject

actin n
actine
a globular structural protein

acting /ˈæk.tɪŋ/ adj
intérimaire par intérim
temporarily assuming the duties or authority

actinium /ækˈtɪniəm/ n
actinium
chemical element

actinobiology n
actinobiologie
study of the effects of radiation upon living organisms

actinolite n
actinote
mineral with monoclinic crystals belonging to the amphibole group

actinometer n
actinomètre
measuring device

actinometric adj
actinométrique
pertaining to actinometry

actinometry /ˌæktɪˈnɒmətɹi/ n
actinométrie
measurement of the heating power of electromagnetic radiation

actinomorphic adj
actinomorphe
having its petals arranged in a radially symmetric fashion

actinoscopy n
actinoscopie
radiology

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ interjection
action
signifying the start of something

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ n
action
something done so as to accomplish a purpose
fast-paced activity
military: combat
way of motion or functioning
action en justice action légale
law: charge

action at a distance n
action à distance

action figure n
figurine articulée figurine d'action
children's toy

action movie n
film d'action
a type of motion picture

action plan n
plan d'action plan d'attaque
planned series of actions

action verb n
verbe d'action
word that expresses action

actionism n
actionisme
An excessive emphasis on action, activity, or change

actions speak louder than words proverb
bien faire vaut mieux que bien dire
it is more effective to act than speak

activable /ˈæktɪvəbl, -bəl/ adj
activable
capable of being activated

activate /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ v
activer actionner
to put into operation

activated carbon n
charbon actif charbon activé
absorbent form of finely powdered carbon

activation /ˌæktəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/ n
activation
making active
making radioisotope
process through which molecules are made able to react

activation analysis n
analyse par activation
technique in which a subatomic particle or gamma ray is captured by a nuclide

activator n
activateur
chemical increasing transcription

active /ˈæk.tɪv/ adj
actif
having the quality or power of acting
in action
in grammar
given to action
quick in physical movement

active euthanasia n
euthanasie active

active learning n
pédagogie active

active listening n
écoute active

active matrix n
matrice active
liquid crystal display

active vocabulary n
vocabulaire actif
words and phrases that someone commonly uses

active voice n
voix active
the form in which the subject of a verb carries out some action

active volcano n
volcan actif
active volcano

actively /ˈæktɪvli/ adv
activement
in an active manner

activism /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm̩/ /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪz.m̩/ n
activisme
practice of using action to achieve a result

activist /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/ n
militant militante activiste
one who is politically active

activities of daily living n
activités de la vie quotidienne
a set of common daily activities specified in healthcare, such as bathing, feeding or relieving oneself

activity /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/ /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.tiː/ [ækˈtɪv.ə.ɾi] [ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ɾi] n
activité
state or quality of being active
something done as an action or a movement
something done for pleasure or entertainment
property of substances to react with other substances

actor /ˈak.tə/ /ˈæk.tɚ/ n
acteur actrice
person who performs in a theatrical play or film
one who takes part in a situation
faiseur faiseuse
one who acts; a doer

actress /ˈæk.tɹɪs/ n
actrice
female actor

actual /ˈæk(t)ʃ(u)əl/ /ˈæktj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈæt͡ʃəl/ adj
actuel effectif présent réel
réel effectif
existing in act or reality, not just potentially

actualism n
actualisme
the belief that only actual things exist

actually /ˈak.tjʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈak.t͡ʃ(ʊ.)(ə.)li/ /ˈak.t͡ʃʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈak.ʃ(ʊ.)(ə.)li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.u.li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.ə.li/ /ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ /ˈæk.ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ adv
en fait effectivement
In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively

actuarial /æk.tjuˈɛəɹ.i.əl/ /ækˈt͡ʃuː.ɹiːəl/ adj
actuariel
pertaining to actuaries

actuarial science n
actuariat sciences actuarielles
discipline within applied mathematics dealing with risk assessment; practice of applying mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk

actuary /ˈæktjʊəɹi/ /ˈæktʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈæktʃəɹi/ /ˈæktʃʊəɹi/ n
actuaire
maker of insurance calculations

acuity /əˈkjuːɪti/ n
acuité
sharpness or acuteness
perception

aculeiform adj
aculéiforme
like a prickle

acumen /æˈkjumən/ /əˈkjumən/ /əˈkjuːmən/ /ˈækjəmən/ /ˈækjəˌmɛn/ /ˈækjʊmən/ n
sagacité
quickness of perception

acupuncture /ˈæ.kju.ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/ n
acupuncture acuponcture
insertion of needles for remedial purposes

acute /əˈkjut/ /əˈkjuːt/ adj
aigu
(medicine) of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset
(geometry) of an angle: less than 90 degrees
(medicine) of a short-lived condition
(orthography) after a letter of the alphabet: having an acute accent
urgent
aigu aiguë
intense, sensitive, sharp

acute accent n
accent aigu
acute accent

acute angle n
angle aigu
angle measuring less than ninety degrees

acute triangle n
triangle acutangle
triangle all of the angles of which are acute

acute-angled adj
acutangle
geometry

acute-phase protein n
protéine de phase aigüe
any of a class of proteins whose plasma concentrations change in response to inflammation

acyclic /eɪˈsaɪklɪk/ /eɪˈsɪklɪk/ adj
acyclique
not cyclic

acyl /ˈæ.sɪl/ n
acyle
any of a class of organic radicals

ad /æd/ n
pub
short form of advertisement

ad hoc /ˌæd ˈhɑk/ /ˌæd ˈhɒk/ /ˌæd ˈhɔk/ adj
ad hoc
for this particular purpose

ad hominem n
attaque personnelle
personal attack

ad infinitum /ˌæd ɪnfɪˈnaɪtəm/ adv
à l'infini
endlessly

ad lib /æd ˈlɪb/ /ˈæd ˈlɪb/ adv
ad libitum
at will
ad libitum à discrétion
to whatever extent

ad lib /æd ˈlɪb/ /ˈæd ˈlɪb/ v
improviser
to perform extemporaneously
to perform without preparation
to perform without script

ad nauseam /ˌæd ˈnɑziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɒziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔːziəm/ adv
ad nauseam
to a sickening degree

ad-lib v
improviser
to improvise

adamant /ˈæd.ə.mænt/ /ˈæd.ə.mənt/ adj
catégorique inflexible
determined; unshakeable; unyielding

adamantine /ˌæd.əˈmæn.taɪn/ /ˌæd.əˈmæn.tin/ /ˌæd.əˈmæn.tɪn/ adj
adamantin
incapable of being broken

adapt /əˈdæpt/ adj
adapté
adapted (adjective)

adapt /əˈdæpt/ v
adapter
to make suitable
to make by altering
s'adapter
to make oneself comfortable to a new thing
s'adapter adapter
to fit by alteration

adaptability /ədæptəˈbɪlɪti/ n
adaptabilité
quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable

adaptable /əˈdæptəbəl/ adj
adaptable
capable of adapting or of being adapted

adaptation /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/ n
adaptation
process of adapting an artistic work
artistic work that has been adapted

adapted /əˈdæptɪd/ adj
adapté adaptée
having been subject to alteration

adapter /əˈdaptə/ n
adaptateur
device to allow compatibility (in general)
device allowing plug to fit in an outlet of different type
device allowing more plugs at an outlet
one who adapts something

adaptive /əˈdæp.tɪv/ adj
adaptable
capable of being adapted or of adapting; susceptible of or undergoing accordant change
adaptatif
of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable
of a trait: that helps an individual to function well in society

adaptive learning n
apprentissage adaptatif

adaptogen n
adaptogène
herbal substance with a normalizing effect upon body functions

add /æd/ v
additionner faire une addition
to perform the arithmetical operation of addition, to add up
ajouter additionner
to append (e.g. a statement); to say further information; to add on
ajouter additionner sommer
to make an addition; to augment; to increase; to add on

add fuel to the fire v
jeter de l'huile sur le feu mettre de l'huile sur le feu
worsen a conflict

add insult to injury v
ajouter l'injure à l'insulte comme si ça ne suffisait pas pour couronner le tout
to further a loss with mockery or indignity

add up v
additionner
take a sum
faire
amount to

add-on n
extension addiciel
software: extension of core application
extension ajout
something which can be appended to something else

addend /ˈæd.ɛnd/ n
cumulateur
term added to another

adder /ˈædɚ/ n
vipère
viper

addict /əˈdɪkt/ /ˈæd.ɪkt/ n
intoxiqué dépendant dépendante
person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug

addiction /əˈdɪkʃən/ n
addiction dépendance
the state of being addicted
dépendance
a habit or practice

addictive /əˈdɪktɪv/ adj
addictif qui crée une dépendance qui entraîne une dépendance qui rend accro
tending to cause addiction

addictively adv
addictivement
in an addictive manner

addictogenic adj
addictogène

addictologist n
addictologue
person who practises addictology

addition /əˈdɪʃ.ən/ [əˈdɪʃ.n̩] n
addition
arithmetic: process of adding
act of adding
addition ajout
thing added

additional /əˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
additionnel
Supplemental or added to

additionality n
additionalité
the property of being additional

additive /ˈæ.də.tɪv/ /ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/ [ˈæ.ɾə.tɪv] [ˈæ.ɾə.ɾɪv] n
additif
substance added to another substance to produce certain properties

additive manufacturing n
fabrication additive

addorsed adj
adossés
set back to back

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈæd.ɹɛs/ n
adresse
description of the location of a property; direction for correspondence
computing: location in computer memory
string of characters identifying a location on the internet or other network
property
discours
act of addressing oneself to a person or group
habileté
preparedness for a task, skill
langage
manner of speaking to another
préparatifs
(obsolete in English) act of getting ready

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈæd.ɹɛs/ v
aborder
to direct attention towards a problem or obstacle
adresser
to refer to a location in computer memory
(obsolete in English) to direct speech
to direct speech to
to direct in writing

address bar n
barre d'adresse
bar in a web browser that displays the address

address book n
carnet d'adresses
small book with addresses
carnet d’adresses
computing: storage area for contacts

addressee n
destinataire
person or organization to which something is addressed or sent

addressing /əˈdɹɛsɪŋ/ n
adressage
the process of placing an address on something

adduct /əˈdʌkt/ /ˈæ.dʌkt/ n
adduit
the product of an addition reaction

adductor /əˈdʌktɚ/ n
adducteur
muscle

adelopode adj
adélopode

adelphic adj
adelphique
describing a form of polyandry

adelphopoiesis n
affrèrement
a ceremony where two men are united with one another

adenine /ˈæ.dəˌniːn/ /ˈæ.dɪˌnɪn/ n
adénine
base that pairs with thymine or uracil

adeno- prefix
adéno-
gland

adenoassociated adj
adénoassocié

adenohypophysis n
adénohypophyse
the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

adenoid /ˈad.ɪn.ɔɪd/ /ˈæd.əˌnɔɪd/ /ˈædˌnɔɪd/ n
adénoïde
folds of lymphatic tissue

adenoidectomy n
adénoïdectomie
surgical removal of the adenoids or growths thereof

adenoma /ædəˈnoʊmə/ n
adénome
benign tumour

adenomatous adj
adénomateux
of or pertaining to adenoma

adenomyosis n
adénomyose

adenosine /əˈdɛnə(ʊ)siːn/ /əˈdɛnəsən/ /əˈdɛnəˌsin/ n
adénosine
nucleoside

adenosine triphosphate n
adénosine triphosphate
adenosine triphosphate

adenoviral adj
adénoviral

adenovirus /əˈdɛnəʊˌvaɪɹəs/ n
adénovirus
a virus of the family Adenoviridae

adept /ædˈɛpt/ /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ adj
expert
well skilled

adept /ædˈɛpt/ /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ n
expert
one fully skilled or well versed in anything

adeptly adv
dextrement habilement
with great skill or knowledge

adequate /ˈæ.də.kɪt/ /ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/ /ˈæd.ɪ.kwət/ /ˈæd.ɪˌkweɪt/ adj
adéquat
equal to some requirement

adequateness n
adéquation
meeting needs

adessive case n
adessif
noun case used to indicate adjacent location

adhan /ɑːˈðɑːn/ /əˈðɑːn/ n
adhan
(Islam) The call to prayer

adhere /ædˈhɪə/ /ædˈhɪɹ/ v
adhérer
To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree
To stick fast or cleave

adherence /ədˈhɪə.ɹəns/ /ədˈhɪɹ.əns/ n
adhésion
support for a cause
observance
(medicine)

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪə.ɹənt/ /ædˈ(h)ɪɹ.ənt/ /əd-/ adj
adhérent

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪə.ɹənt/ /ædˈ(h)ɪɹ.ənt/ /əd-/ n
adhérent
a person who has membership in some group

adhesin n
adhésine
factor enabling bacteria to adhere to epithelial surfaces

adhesion /ˌædˈhiː.ʒən/ n
adhésion
ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance
biochemistry: binding of a cell
agreement to adhere

adhesive /ædˈhi.sɪv/ adj
adhésif collant
sticky

adhesive /ædˈhi.sɪv/ n
adhésif
substance that provides or promotes adhesion

adhesive capsulitis n
capsulite rétractile épaule gelée
disorder

adhesive tape n
ruban adhésif scotch
adhesive tape generally

adiabatic /ˌeɪ.daɪ.əˈbæt.ɪk/ /ˌeɪ.dɪəˈbæt.ɪk/ /ˌæd.ɪəˈbæt.ɪk/ adj
adiabatique
occurring without gain or loss of heat

adicity n
arité
number of arguments

adieu /aˈdjø/ /əˈdju/ /əˈdjuː/ /əˈdjɜː/ /əˈdu/ n
adieu farewell
a farewell

adipocyte n
adipocyte
type of cell

adipose /ˈæd.ɪ.poʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊz/ adj
adipeux
containing, composed of, or consisting of fat

adipose /ˈæd.ɪ.poʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊz/ n
-euse adipeux

adipose tissue n
tissu adipeux
tissue

adiposis n
adipose
accumulation of adipose tissue

adiposity n
adiposité
obesity

adipous adj
adipeux
of or relating to adipose

adive n
adive
a domesticated, smaller form of the jackal

adjacency n
adjacence
the quality of being adjacent, or near enough so as to touch

adjacency matrix n
matrice d'adjacence
in graph theory

adjacent /əˈd͡ʒeɪ.sənt/ adj
adjacent
lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring

adjectival /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæd͡ʒəkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæd͡ʒəˈtaɪ.vəl/ adj
adjectival adjectif
functioning as an adjective

adjectival pronoun n
pronom adjectif
pronoun

adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ək.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɛk.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ adj
procédure
methods of enforcement and rules of procedure

adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ək.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɛk.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ n
adjectif nom adjectif
(grammar) a word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent

adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ək.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɛk.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ v
adjectivaliser adjectiver adjectiviser
to make an adjective of

adjective dye n
teinture adjective

adjective phrase n
locution adjectivale
Phrase that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun

adjectivization n
adjectivation adjectivisation
the process or result of adjectivizing

adjectivize v
adjectiver

adjika n
adjika
spicy paste from the Caucasus

adjoin /əˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ v
adjoindre
mathematics: to add (an element) to a structure

adjourn /əˈdʒɜːn/ /əˈd͡ʒɝn/ v
ajourner
to postpone
to defer
to end or suspend an event
mouvoir
to move from one place to another

adjournment n
ajournement suspension
the state of being adjourned

adjudicate /əˈd͡ʒudɪˌkeɪt/ v
juger trancher
to settle a legal case or other dispute

adjudication /ə(d)ˌd͡ʒu.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
jugement
judgment

adjudicator /æ.d͡ʒu.dɪˈkeɪ.tɔɹ/ n
juge
one who adjudicates

adjunct /ˈæd͡ʒ.ʌŋkt/ n
attribut complément
appendage

adjust /əˈd͡ʒʌst/ v
ajuster
to improve or rectify
to modify

adjustable adj
ajustable réglable
capable of being adjusted

adjustable pliers n
pince multiprise pince becro pince multiple
a type of pliers

adjustable spanner n
clé anglaise clé à molette clé à crémaillère
adjustable hand tool

adjusted /əˈd͡ʒʌstɪd/ adj
ajusté
compensated in order to avoid bias

adjustment /əˈd͡ʒʌst.mənt/ n
ajustement arèglement
result of adjusting, small change

adjutant /ˈæ.d͡ʒə.tənt/ n
adjudant
lower-ranking officer

adjuvant /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.vənt/ adj
adjuvant
medicine: involving an adjuvant

administer /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stə/ /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɚ/ v
administrer
to cause to take by openly offering or through deceit
to minister to the sick
administrer gérer
to work in an administrative capacity; to supervise

administration /ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
administration
the act of administering
the executive part of government
the act of administering or tendering something to another

administrative /ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.tɪv/ /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹə.tɪv/ [ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.ɾɪv] [ədˈmɪn.ɪ.st̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷə.tʰɪv] adj
administratif
of or relating to administering or administration

administrative law n
droit administratif
laws that pertain to the administrative agencies of government

administratively adv
administrativement
in an administrative manner

administrator /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/ n
administrateur administratrice admin
computing: one who responsible for software and maintenance of a computer or network
administrateur gérant administratrice gestionnaire gérante
one who administers affairs
gestionnaire
law: one to whom the right of administration has been committed

admirable /æd.ˈmaɪ.ɹə.bəl/ /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ adj
admirable
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

admirably /ˈæd.mə.ɹə.bli/ /ˈæd.mɪɹ.ə.bli/ adv
admirablement
in an admirable manner
to an admirable degree

admiral /ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/ /ˈæd.mɚ.əl/ n
amiral
naval officer of the highest rank
a naval officer of high rank, immediately below Admiral of the Fleet
butterfly

admiralty /ˈæd.mɪ.ɹəl.ti/ n
amirauté
office or jurisdiction

admiration /ˌæd.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
admiration
adoration; appreciation

admire /ədˈmaɪə/ /ədˈmaɪɹ/ /ədˈmʌɪɹ/ v
admirer
regard with wonder and delight

admirer /ædˈmaɪɚ.ɹɚ/ /ədˈmaɪ.ɹə/ n
admirateur admiratrice
one who admires

admiring /æd.ˈmaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ adj
admiratif
feeling or showing admiration

admissible adj
admissible
capable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable

admission /ædˈmɪʃ.ən/ n
admission
power or permission to enter

admit /ədˈmɪt/ v
admettre
to allow to enter; to grant entrance
admit into hospital
to allow (one) to enter on an office or to enjoy a privilege
to be capable of, to permit
admettre reconnaître avouer
to concede as true

admittedly adv
certes
by admission

admixture /ædˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ n
mélange

admonish /ædˈmɑn.ɪʃ/ /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/ v
admonester
warn or notify of a fault; exhort
avertir
warn against danger or an offense
réprimander
To instruct or direct; to inform; to notify

adnate adj
adné
linked or fused

ado /əˈduː/ n
bruit cérémonies foin histoire manières
doing; trouble; difficulty; troublesome business; fuss; bustle; as, to make a great ado about trifles

adobe /əˈdoʊ.bi/ /əˈdəʊ.bi/ /əˈdəʊb/ n
adobe
unburnt brick
argile
the earth from which such bricks are made
maison en adobes
a house made of adobe brick

adolescence /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/ n
adolescence
period between childhood and maturity

adolescent /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/ adj
adolescent
characteristic of adolescence

adopt /əˈdɑpt/ /əˈdɒpt/ v
adopter
to take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen
to take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally

adoptable adj
adoptable
able to be adopted

adoptee n
adopté adoptée
adopted son or daughter
person who was adopted as a child

adoption /əˈdɑp.ʃən/ /əˈdɒp.ʃən/ n
adoption
act of adopting, or state of being adopted
transfer between old system to another
admission to a more intimate relation
choosing and making that to be one's own which originally was not so

adoptive /əˈdɒptɪv/ adj
adoptif
related through adoption

adoptive father n
père adoptif
man who has adopted a child

adoptive mother n
mère adoptive
woman who has adopted a child

adorable /əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/ /əˈdɔːɹəbəl/ adj
adorable mignon
befitting of being adored

adorableness /əˈdɔːɹəbəlnəs/ n
adorabilité
the quality of being adorable

adoration /ˌæ.dəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
adoration
the act of adoring
admiration or esteem
an act of religious worship

adore /əˈdo(ː)ɹ/ /əˈdoə̯/ /əˈdɔɹ/ /əˈdɔː/ v
adorer
worship
love with entire heart and soul

adorn /əˈdɔɹn/ /əˈdɔː(ɹ)n/ v
décorer orner parer
to make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate

adornment n
parure
a decoration; that which adorns

adposition /ˈæd.pəˌzɪ.ʃən/ n
adposition
element combining with a phrase and indicating how to interpret the phrase in the context

adrenal /æˈdɹiːnəl/ adj
adrénal
pertaining to adrenal glands

adrenal gland n
glande surrénale
endocrine gland situated above the kidney

adrenaline /əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ n
adrénaline
the compound epinephrine

adrenaline junkie n
accro à l'adrénaline
one who is addicted with the sensation of risky, exciting situations

adrenarche n
adrénarche
stage of maturation

adrenocorticotropic adj
adrénocorticotrope
that stimulates the adrenal cortex

adret /əˈdɹeɪ/ /ˈædɹeɪ/ n
adret
sun-facing side of a mountain

adrift /əˈdɹɪft/ adj
à la dérive
floating at random

adrift /əˈdɹɪft/ adv
à la dérive
in a drifting condition

adsorbent n
adsorbant
substance on which the adsorbate accumulates

adsorption n
adsorption
process of forming a film on the surface of a solid

adstratum n
adstrat
Any language having elements that are responsible for change in neighbouring languages

adulate /ˈæ.d͡ʒə.leɪt/ v
aduler
to flatter effusively

adulation /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌædʒʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌæd͡ʒəˈleɪʃən/ n
adulation
Flattery; fulsome praise

adulator n
adulateur adulatrice
one who adulates

adulatory /ˈædjʊlət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈædjʊləˌtɔɹi/ /ˌædjʊˈleɪtəɹi/ adj
adulatoire
exhibiting adulation

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.əlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ adj
adulte
fully grown

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.əlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ n
adulte grand grande personne
fully grown human

adult actress n
actrice X hardeuse star du porno
female porn star

adult baby n
bébé adulte
person

adult content n
contenu pour adultes
content not appropriate for children

adult movie n
film pour adultes
pornographic film

adulterant n
adultérant
that which adulterates

adulterer /əˈdʌltəɹə/ /əˈdʌltəɹɚ/ n
adultère homme adultère femme adultère
husband or wife who commits adultery

adulterous /əˈdʌltəɹəs/ adj
adultère
of or characterized by adultery

adultery /əˈdʌltəɹi/ n
adultère
sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse

adulthood n
majorité âge adulte
time of life

adulticide n
adulticide
pesticide designed to kill adult insects

adumbration /-əm-/ /ˌædəmˈbɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌædʌmˈbɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
ébauche ébauchement
rough or symbolic representation

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ n
avance souscription
amount of money
avances
opening approach
avancée progression progrès
forward move

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ v
avancer
to move forwards, to approach
élever
to raise to a higher rank; to promote

advance directive n
directives anticipées
document expressing a desire to die naturally in certain medical circumstances

advance guard n
avant-garde
leading unit of an army

advance payment n
avance paiement à l'avance
part of a contractually due sum

advanced /ədˈvænst/ /ədˈvɑːnst/ adj
avancé
at or close to state of the art
in a late stage of development or education; having greatly progressed beyond an initial stage

advancement /ædˈvæns.mənt/ /ædˈvɑːns.mənt/ /ədˈvæns.mənt/ /ədˈvɑːns.mənt/ [ædˈvɛəns.mənt] [ədˈvɛəns.mənt] n
avancement d'hoirie
property given in advance of future distribution
progrès
state of being advanced

advantage /ədˈvæn.(t)ɪd͡ʒ/ /ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
avantage
any condition, circumstance, opportunity, or means, particularly favorable to success
the score where one player wins a point after deuce
superiority of state, or that which gives it
superiority; mastery

advantage /ədˈvæn.(t)ɪd͡ʒ/ /ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒ/ v
avantager favoriser
to provide with an edge

advantageously adv
avantageusement
in an advantageous manner

advection /ædˈvɛkʃən/ n
advection
The horizontal movement of a body of atmosphere (or other fluid) along with a concurrent transport of its temperature, humidity etc.
The transport of a scalar by bulk fluid motion

advent /ˈæd.vənt/ /ˈæd.vɛnt/ v
arrivée
coming, arrival

adventitious /ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.əs/ /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/ adj
acquis
genetics, medicine: not congenital
acquis adventice exogène
from an external source
adventice aléatoire
accidental, additional, appearing casually
adventice auxiliaire ectopique
biology: developing in an unusual place or from an unusual source

adventure /ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ n
aventure
encountering of risks
remarkable occurrence
that which happens without design
mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard

adventurer /ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.ɚ/ n
aventurier aventurière
one who enjoys adventures

adventuress /ədˈvɛntʃəɹɪs/ n
aventurière
female adventurer

adventurism /ədˈvɛn(t)ʃəɹɪz(ə)m/ n
aventurisme
policy led by excessive risk taking

adventurous /ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.ʌs/ adj
aventureux
inclined to adventure
hasardeux
full of hazard

adverb /ˈæd.vɜːb/ /ˈæd.vɝb/ n
adverbe
lexical category

adverbial /ædˈvɝbi.əl/ /ədˈvɜːbi.əl/ adj
adverbial
of or relating to an adverb

adverbial /ædˈvɝbi.əl/ /ədˈvɜːbi.əl/ n
complément adverbial
grammar: word or phrase modifying a verb

adverbial clause n
circonstancielle proposition subordonnée circonstancielle
a subordinate clause that functions as an adverb within a main clause

adverbial participle n
gérondif
linguistic sense

adverbial phrase n
locution adverbiale
type of phrase

adverbialization n
adverbialisation adverbisation
the process of adverbializing

adverbialize v
adverbialiser
to change into an adverb

adversary /ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ədˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.s(ə)ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.sɛɹi/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.sɛɹi/ n
adversaire ennemi ennemie
opponent

adversative adj
adversatif
expressing opposition or difference

adverse /ədˈvɜ(ɹ)s/ /ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/ adj
défavorable adverse
unfavourable

adverse possession n
prescription acquisitive usucapion
legal principle

adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ n
adversité
adverse event
adversité malheur
state of being adverse

advertise /ˈadvə(ɹ)taɪz/ /ˈædvɚtaɪz/ v
afficher publier
(intransitive) to provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others
annoncer
(transitive) to give public notice of; to announce publicly

advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ /ədˈvɝtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˌædvəˈtʌɪzmənt/ n
annonce avis
public notice
publicité annonce pub réclame
commercial solicitation

advertiser /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɚ/ n
messager annonceur
one who advertises

advertising /ˈædvəˌtaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/ n
publicité
communication
industry or profession

advertorial /ˈæd.vɜːˌtɔːɹ.i.əl/ /ˌædvɚˈtɔɹi.əl/ n
publireportage publirédactionnel
advertisement presented as editorial

advice /ædˈvaɪs/ /ədˈvaɪs/ n
conseil
opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed; counsel

advise /ədˈvaɪz/ v
conseiller
to give advice to; to offer an opinion; to counsel; to warn
conseiller renseigner
to give information or notice to; to inform

advisedly adv
intentionnellement
With intentionality; deliberately

advisor /ædˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ædˈvaɪ.zɚ/ n
conseiller conseillère

advisory /ədˈvaɪzəɹi/ adj
consultatif
able to give advice

advisory /ədˈvaɪzəɹi/ n
alerte bulletin d'alerte

advocacy /æd.ˈvoʊ.kə.si/ /ˈæd.və.kə.si/ n
barreau
the profession of an advocate
mobilisation promotion
the act of arguing in favour of, or supporting something

advocacy group n
groupe de pression
people who use various forms of advocacy to influence public opinion

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ n
avocat avocate
person who argues the case of another
porte-parole
person who speaks in support of something

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ v
plaider
argue for
préconiser
encourage support for

advocate general n
avocat général

adware n
logiciel de publicité logiciel publicitaire publiciel
software application

adynamia n
adynamie
loss of strength due to a disease

adynaton /-t(ə)n/ /ædəˈnɑtn̩/ /ædɪˈnɑːtɒn/ n
adynaton
form of hyperbole that expresses impossibility

adze /ædz/ n
herminette
cutting tool

aedile /ˈiːdaɪl/ n
édile
elected official in Ancient Rome

aedileship n
édilité
the office of an aedile

aegipan /ˈiːdʒɪpan/ n
ægipan égipan égypan
goat-like creature resembling a satyr

aegis /ˈiːd͡ʒɪs/ n
égide
guidance, protection
mythological shield

aegrotat /ˈiː.ɡɹəʊˌtæt/ /ˈʌɪ.ɡɹəʊˌtæt/ n
certificat médical
certificate indicating that a student is ill

aeolian /iˈoʊ.li.ən/ /iˈoʊl.jən/ adj
éolien
carried, deposited or eroded by the wind
of, or relating to the wind

aeolian harp n
harpe d'Éole harpe à vent harpe éolienne harpe éolique éole-harpe éoli-harpe
type of harp

aeolipile /ˈiː.əʊ.lɪ.pʌɪl/ n
éolipyle
steam engine

aerate /ˈɛːreɪt/ v
aérer
to supply with oxygen or air

aeration /ɛːˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ n
aération
the circulation of air

aeraulic adj
aéraulique

aerial /eɪˈɛəɹɪəl/ /eɪˈɪəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛəɹiəl/ /ˈɛəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛɹiəl/ adj
aérien
taking place in the air

aerial /eɪˈɛəɹɪəl/ /eɪˈɪəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛəɹiəl/ /ˈɛəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛɹiəl/ n
antenne
device for receiving or transmitting

aerial photography n
photographie aérienne
taking photographs from the air

aerial work platform n
nacelle élévatrice
device used to provide temporary access to areas at high levels

aero- prefix
aéro-
air; aircraft

aerobatic adj
acrobaties aériennes voltige aérienne
acrobatic maneuvers performed by an airplane

aerobatics n
acrobatie aérienne voltige voltige aérienne
stunts, performed in an airplane

aerobic /ɛəˈɹoʊ.bɪk/ /ɛəˈɹəʊ.bɪk/ adj
aérobique
involving or improving oxygen consumption by the body
living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen
of or relating to aerobics

aerobics /əˈɹoʊbɪks/ n
aérobic
exercise for cardiovascular fitness

aerobiology n
aérobiologie
study of the dispersion of airborne biological materials

aerobiosis n
aérobiose
form of life that is sustained by the presence of air

aerocellular adj
aérocellulaire
composed of air cells

aerodrome n
aérodrome
airfield

aerodynamicist n
aérodynamicien
person who studies aerodynamics

aerodynamics n
aérodynamique
The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases

aerodynamism n
aérodynamisme
having an aerodynamic shape

aerodyne n
aérodyne
heavier-than-air aircraft

aeroelastic adj
aéroélastique
of or pertaining to aeroelasticity

aeroelasticity n
aéroélasticité
scientific study of the effect of aerodynamic loads on structures.

aerogel n
aérogel
ultralight solid-state substance

aerogram n
aérogramme
foldable and gummed paper for writing a letter

aerography n
aérographie
branch of surrealist art

aerokinesis n
aérokinésie

aerolite /ˈɛə.ɹə.laɪt/ n
aérolite aérolithe
a meteorite consisting of silicate minerals

aerolithic adj
aérolithique

aerology /ɛəˈɹɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛɚˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
aérologie
branch of meteorology

aeromancer n
aéromancien aéromancienne
practitioner of aeromancy

aeromancy /ˈeə.ɹə.mæn.si/ n
aéromancie
divination by use of atmospheric conditions

aerometer n
aéromètre
instrument used to measure mass and density of gases

aerometry n
aérométrie aërométrie
the science of measuring the air

aeromodeller n
aéromodéliste
maker of model aircaft

aeronaut /ˈɛəɹəˌnɔːt/ /ˈɛɹəˌnɑt/ /ˈɛɹəˌnɔt/ n
aéronaute
one who glides through the air in an airship

aeronautic /ˌɛəɹəˈnɔːtɪk/ adj
aeronautique
having to do with aerial navigation

aeronautics /ˌɛə.ɹəʊˈnɔː.tɪks/ /ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɑ.tɪks/ /ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɔ.tɪks/ [ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɑ.ɾɪks] [ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɔ.ɾɪks] n
aéronautique
mechanics and science of aircraft

aeronaval adj
aéronaval
relating to the navy and the air force
that moves both on sea and in the air

aeropalynology n
aéropalynologie
study of pollen grains and spores in the atmosphere

aerophane n
aérophane
thin fabric

aerophone n
aérophone
musical instrument

aeroscope n
aéroscope
device used to collect dust particles, spores etc from the air for subsequent analysis

aerosol /ˈɛə.ɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈɛɚ.əˌsɑl/ /ˈɛɚ.əˌsɔl/ n
aérosol
fine solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gaseous medium

aerosol can n
bidon aérosol
pressurized canister

aerosol string n
aérosol à fil serpentin
sprayed coloured foam

aerospace /ˈæ.ɹoʊ.ˌspeɪs/ adj
aérospatial
of, or relating to the science, technology and industry associated with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft

aerospatial adj
aérospatial
of or pertaining to aerospace

aerostat n
aérostat
aircraft

aerostatics n
aérostatique
study of gases in equilibrium

aerotaxis n
aérotaxie
movement of an organism either towards or away from a region of higher oxygen content

aerotechnic adj
aérotechnique

aerotechnics n
aérotechnique
aeronautics

aerothermal adj
aérothermique

aerotrain n
aérotrain
train that is supported on a cushion of air

aerotropism n
aérotropisme
growth of an organism either towards, or away from a region of higher oxygen content

aesthesia n
esthésie
ability to perceive sensations

aesthete /ˈiːs.θiːt/ /ˈɛs.θiːt/ n
esthète
someone who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature

aesthetic /esˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /əsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
esthétique
concerned with beauty

aesthetic /esˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /əsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛtɪk/ n
esthétique
that which appeals to the senses

aesthetic surgeon n
chirurgien esthéticien chirurgien esthétique chirurgienne esthéticienne chirurgienne esthétique
performer of aesthetic surgery

aesthetically adv
esthétiquement
in an aesthetic manner

aestheticism n
esthétisme
doctrine which holds aesthetics as the highest ideal

aesthetics /ɛsˈtɛt.ɪks/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/ n
esthétique
study or philosophy of beauty

aestivation /ˌiːstɪˈveɪʃən/ n
estivation
state of inactivity and metabolic depression during summer

aetiology /i.tiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /iː.tɪˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
étiologie
study of causes or origins
origins of a disease

aeviternity /ˌivəˈtɝnəti/ /ˌiːvɪˈtɜːnɪti/ [-ɾi] n
éviternité
temporal mode of existence between time and eternity, said to be experienced by angels, saints, and celestial bodies

affability n
affabilité liant
state or quality of being affable

affable /ˈæf.ə.bəl/ adj
aimable affable
friendly, courteous, sociable
doux
mild; benign

affair /əˈfɛə/ /əˈfɛɚ/ /əˈfɛɹ/ n
aventure liaison
adulterous relationship

affect /əˈfɛkt/ v
affecter
to infect or harm
affecter toucher
to influence or alter
affecter émouvoir
to move to emotion
feindre
to make a false display of

affectation /ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
affectation
an attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real
an unusual mannerism

affected /əˈfɛktɪd/ adj
affecté
resulting from a mostly negative physical effect

affectionate /əˈfɛkʃənət/ adj
affectueux
loving

affectionately /əˈfɛkʃənətli/ adv
affectueusement
in an affectionate manner

affective /əˈfɛktɪv/ adj
affectif

affective disorder n
trouble de l'humeur
disorder

afferent /ˈæ.fə.rənt/ /ˈæ.fɜː.ənt/ adj
afférent
Carrying towards

affidavit /-ævɪt/ /ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ n
affidavit attestation sur l'honneur
legal, signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement

affine transformation n
transformation affine
geometric transformation that preserves lines and parallelism

affinity /əˈfɪnɪti/ n
affinité
chemistry: attraction between atoms
family relationship through marriage of a relative (e.g. sister-in-law), as opposed to consanguinity
medicine: attraction between an antibody and an antigen
natural attraction or feeling of kinship to a person or thing

affinity card n
carte affinitaire
credit card

affirmation /æfɝˈmeɪʃn/ n
affirmation
that which is affirmed

affirmative /əˈfɜːmətɪv/ /əˈfɝmətɪv/ adj
affirmatif
pertaining to truth
positive

affirmative /əˈfɜːmətɪv/ /əˈfɝmətɪv/ n
phrase affirmative
answer that shows agreement or acceptance

affirmative action n
action positive discrimination positive
set of policies

affirmative sentence n
phrase déclarative
sentence that affirms

affirmatively adv
affirmativement
In an affirming manner

affix /əˈfɪks/ /ˈæf.ɪks/ n
affixe
linguistics: a bound morpheme added to a word’s stem
that which is affixed

affixation n
affixation
addition of an affix

affixoid n
affixoïde
regular word that also works as an affix

afflicted /əˈflɪktɪd/ adj
accablé
suffering from an affliction, or suffering from pain, distress or disability

affliction /əˈflɪkʃən/ n
affliction
something which causes pain, suffering, distress or agony
affliction détresse
a state of pain, suffering, distress or agony

afflictive adj
afflictif
that causes physical or mental pain

affluence /ˈæf.lu.əns/ n
opulence
abundance of wealth

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /əˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ adj
abondant
abundant
affluent
tributary
riche
abounding in goods or riches; materially wealthy

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /əˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ n
richard
someone wealthy

affogato /ˌæfəˈɡɑːtəʊ/ /ˌɑːfəˈɡɑːtəʊ/ n
affogato
dessert

afford /əˈfo(ː)ɹd/ /əˈfoəd/ /əˈfoɹd/ /əˈfɔːd/ [əˈfo̞ɹd] v
offrir
to offer, provide, or supply
permettre
to incur, stand, or bear

affordable /əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/ /əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/ adj
abordable pas trop cher à un prix abordable
able to be afforded

affordance n
affordance potentialité
A potential action that is made possible by a given object or environment

afforest /əˈfɒɹɪst/ /əˈfɔɹɪst/ v
boiser
make into a forest

afforestation n
boisement
creating a forest

affreightment n
affrètement
hire a vessel for cargo

affricate /ˈæf.ɹə.keɪt/ /ˈæf.ɹə.kət/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.keɪt/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kət/ n
affriquée
sound

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ n
affront défi
open or intentional offense, slight, or insult
duel rencontre
hostile encounter or meeting

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ v
aller sur le pré rencontrer sur le terrain
to meet or encounter face to face
défier envoyer un cartel jeter le gant
to insult intentionally, especially openly
se confronter
to meet defiantly; confront

afire /əˈfaɪɚ/ adj
ardent
literally on fire
metaphorically on fire

afloat /əˈfloʊt/ adv
à flot
floating

aflutter /əˈflʌt.ə/ /əˈflʌt.ɚ/ adj
tremblé
in a state of excited anticipation

afoot /əˈfʊt/ adv
debout
support of the body, standing
en cours
in progress
à pied
means of locomotion, walking

afore- prefix
sus-
previously

afore-enumerated adj
sus-énuméré
enumerated earlier in a document

afore-explained adj
sus-expliqué
explained earlier in a document

aforedeclared adj
susdéclaré
declared earlier in a document

aforedescribed adj
susdécrit
described earlier in a document

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /ˈæfɚˌmɛn.ʃənd/ adj
susmentionné
previously mentioned

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /ˈæfɚˌmɛn.ʃənd/ n
ledit suscité
one or ones mentioned previously

aforenamed adj
susnommé

aforenarrated adj
susnarré

aforerelated adj
susrelaté
said earlier

aforereported adj
susrapporté
said earlier

aforesaid /əˈfɔɹsɛd/ adj
susdit
previously stated

afraid /əˈfɹeɪd/ adj
effrayé
impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive

afro /ˈæf.ɹoʊ/ n
afro
hairstyle

aft /æft/ adj
arrière
located at the back of a vessel

aft /æft/ n
poupe
stern portion of a vessel

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ adv
après
behind; later in time; following

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ conjunction
après que après de
signifies that the action of its clause takes place before the action of the other clause

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ preposition
après derrière
next in importance or rank
après puis
subsequently; following in time; later than
d'après
in allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing
derrière après
behind
malgré malgré le fait que
in spite of
à cause de
as a result of

after all
après tout
in the end, however
après tout finalement
anyway, in any case

after dark
après la tombée de la nuit
after nightfall, at night

after the fact /ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfækt/ /ˌɑːftə ðə ˈfækt/
après coup
too late

after you phraseologicalUnit
après vous
polite invitation for another to go first

after-party /ˈæftɚˌpɑɹti/ /ˈɑːftəpɑːti/ n
after
party that takes place after another party

afterbirth /ˈæf.tɚ.bɚθ/ n
arrière-faix délivrance
material expelled after childbirth

aftercare /ˈæf.tə(ɹ).kɛə/ /ˈæf.tɚ.kɛɹ/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ).kɛə/ n
postcure suivi
the care given to a patient during recovery

aftercrop n
arrière-foin regain seconde récolte
second crop in the same year

aftereffect /ˈæftəɹ.əˌfɛkt/ /ˈɑːftəɹ.ɪˌfɛkt/ n
effet retardé
delayed effect

afterfeather n
hyporachis
downy lower barbs of a feather

aftergrass n
arrière-foin regain
grass that grows after the first crop

afterings /ˈæf.təɹ.ɪŋz/ n
lie

afterlife /ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/ /ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf/ n
au-delà autre monde arrière-monde outre-tombe vie après la mort
a conscious existence after death

aftermath /ˈæf.tə.ˌmæθ/ /ˈæf.tɚ.ˌmæθ/ /ˈɑːf.tə.ˌmɑːθ/ n
contrecoup dégâts impact séquelles
that which happens after, that which follows
regain
second mowing

afternoon /af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ n
après-midi
part of the day between noon and evening

afternoon tea n
collation
formal afternoon meal
goûter
light meal or snack taken in the mid to late afternoon

aftershaft n
hypotile
accessory plume

aftershave n
après-rasage
lotion, gel or liquid

aftershock n
réplique
earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another

aftertaste n
arrière-goût
The persistence of the taste of something no longer present

afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ /ˈɑːftə.wədz/ adv
après ensuite après coup par la suite ultérieurement
at a later or succeeding time

afterword n
postface
epilogue

again /əˈɡeɪn/ /əˈɡɛn/ [əˈɡɪn] adv
de nouveau encore à nouveau
another time
déjà de nouveau
used in a question to ask something one has forgotten

again and again adv
encore et encore
repeatedly

against /əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/ preposition
contre
in opposition to
in a contrary direction to
in competition with
in physical contact with
close to
face à contre
as protection from
pour
in anticipation of, in preparation for

against all odds
contre tout pronostic contre toute attente contre vents et marées
despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability

against someone's will adv
contre son gré
reluctantly, unwillingly

against the clock
contre la montre
in a time-restricted manner

against the grain /əˈɡɛnst ðə ɡɹeɪn/
à contre-courant
contrary to what is expected
à contre-cœur à son corps défendant
unwillingly, reluctantly
à contre-fil
woodworking

agalactia n
agalactie
failure of a mother to produce sufficient milk following childbirth

agalmatophilia n
agalmatophilie
paraphilia

agape /əˈɡeɪp/ adj
bouche bée
astonished

agariciform adj
agariciforme

agarwood n
agalloche bois d'aigle calamba gaharu
type of heartwood

agate /ˈæɡ.ət/ /ˈæɡ.ɪt/ n
agate
mineral

agate glass n
verre agate

agathodaemon n
agathodémon
good spirit

agathology n
agathologie
the science or theory of the good

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ n
génération
generation
âge
part of the duration of a being or thing between its beginning and any given time
whole duration of a being
âge siècle
one of the stages of life
âge époque
particular period of time in history
époque ère
great period in the history of the Earth

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ v
vieillir
intransitive: become old
transitive: cause to grow old

age group n
groupe d'âge tranche d'âge
demographic grouping based on age

age of consent n
majorité sexuelle
an age at which one is legally mature enough to have sex

age of majority n
majorité civile majorité légale
age at which the rights and privileges of an adult are legally granted

age of reason n
âge de raison
age at which a person is able to distinguish right from wrong
age at which a person is morally liable for the sins that he or she commits

ageism /ˈeɪd͡ʒ.ɪz.əm̩/ /ˈeɪd͡ʒ.ɪzm̩/ n
âgisme
the treating of a person or people differently from others based on assumptions or stereotypes relating to their age

ageless adj
éternel
having existed for so great a period of time that its longevity cannot be expressed

agency /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒən.si/ n
agence
office of an agent, or relation between a principal and his agent
agence action organisme
establishment engaged in doing business for another
agentivité
capacity of individuals to act independently
capacité d'agir
capacity of acting or of exerting power

agenda /əˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ n
agenda
agenda book; notebook for organizing and planning
ordre du jour
list of matters to be taken up
planning
temporally organized plan

agender adj
agenre
having no gender

agent /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɛnt/ n
agent
one who acts in place of another
computing: part of the system that performs action on behalf of a client or server
active power or cause
one who exerts power
agent espion
someone who works for an intelligence agency
complément d'agent
grammar: performer of the action in a sentence

agent general /ˌeɪdʒənt ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ n
agent général
representative of organisation, country etc.

agent noun n
nom d'agent
noun that denotes an agent

agent provocateur /ˈeɪ.dʒənt ˌpɹəʊ.vɒk.æ.tʊə(ɹ)/ n
agent provocateur
a person who disrupts a group's activities from within

agential adj
agentiel
pertaining to an agent or an agency

agentic /eɪˈd͡ʒɛn.tɪk/ /əˈd͡ʒɛn.tɪk/ adj
en mode mission
concept in Milgram's theory

agentive adj
agentif
indicating an agent

agentive n
agentif
word

ageplay /eɪd͡ʒ pleɪ/ n
jeu de régression
Form of roleplay

ageusia /æˈɡjuːzɪə/ /əˈɡjuːzɪə/ n
agueusie
loss of the sense of taste

agflation /æɡˈfleɪʃən/ n
agflation

aggiornamento /əˌdʒɔːnəˈmɛntəʊ/ /əˌd͡ʒɔɹnəˈmɛntoʊ/ n
aggiornamento
reform of some teachings of Roman Catholic Church in 1962-65

agglomeration n
agglomération
act of collecting in a mass
extended city area
state of being collected in a mass

agglutination n
agglutination
act of uniting by glue or other tenacious substance

agglutinative /əˈɡluːtɪnətɪv/ adj
agglutinant
having words derived by combining parts
sticky

agglutinatory adj
agglutinateur

agglutinous adj
agglutineux

aggrandizement n
agrandissement
the act of aggrandizing

aggravating circumstance n
circonstance aggravante
a factor that increases the culpability or deleterious consequences of a wrongful act

aggravation /ˌæɡɹəˈveɪʃən/ n
circonstances aggravantes
extrinsic circumstance or accident which increases the guilt of a crime or the misery of a calamity

aggregate /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.ɡət/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌɡeɪt/ n
agrégat
a mass formed by the union of homogeneous particles
a mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars
mechanical mixture
granulats
solid particles of low aspect ratio added to a composite material
skandha
any of the five aspects constituting the sentient being in Buddhism

aggregate /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.ɡət/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌɡeɪt/ v
agréger
To bring together; to collect into a mass or sum

aggregate fruit n
fruit aggloméré fruit agrégé
a fruit that develops from the fusion of more than one carpel within a single flower, as for instance, a raspberry

aggregation /æɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
aggrégation agrégation
act of aggregating, or state of being aggregated
agrégation
object composition
agrégation aggrégation ar
collection of particulars

aggregator n
agrégateur
feed reader

aggression /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
agression
act of initiating hostilities or invasion
the practice or habit of launching attacks
hostile or destructive behavior or actions

aggressive /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ adj
agressif
tending or disposed to aggress

aggressively adv
agressivement
in an aggressive manner

aggressiveness n
agressivité
state or quality being aggressive

aggressor n
agresseur agresseuse
the person or country that first attacks or makes an aggression

agha /ɑːˈɡɑː/ /ˈɑːɡə/ n
agha aga
an honorific for high officials used in Turkey and certain Muslim countries

aghast /əˈɡæst/ /əˈɡɑːst/ adj
affolé effaré effrayé paniqué pantois stupéfait
terrified

agile /ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.əl/ adj
agile
having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs

agile gibbon n
gibbon agile
Hylobates agilis

agility /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ti/ /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
agilité
quality of being agile

aging /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/ adj
vieillissant
becoming elderly

aging /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/ n
sénescence
senescence
vieillissement
the process of becoming older or more mature

agio /ˈæ.d͡ʒiˌoʊ/ /ˈæ.d͡ʒoʊ/ /ˈɑː.d͡ʒoʊ/ n
agio
premium or percentage on a better sort of money when it is given in exchange for an inferior sort

agitation /ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /æ.d͡ʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
agitation
act of agitating

agitator n
agitateur
implement for shaking or mixing
agitateur agitatrice
one who agitates

agitprop /-ˈpɹɑp/ /ˈædʒɪtpɹɒp/ /ˈæd͡ʒətˌpɹɑp/ n
agitprop
political propaganda disseminated through art, etc.

aglossal adj
aglosse
having no tongue

aglycone n
aglycone
non-sugar fragment of a glycoside

agnate /ˈæɡneɪt/ n
agnat
relative whose relation is traced only through male members of the family

agnathia /æɡˈneɪ.θi.ə/ n
agnathie
birth defect

agnatic /æɡˈnætɪk/ adj
agnatique
of the male bloodline

agnation n
agnation
consanguinity by a line of males

agnostic /aɡˈnɒstɪk/ /æɡˈnɑstɪk/ adj
agnostique
of or relating to agnosticism

agnostic /aɡˈnɒstɪk/ /æɡˈnɑstɪk/ n
agnostique
one who holds to a form of agnosticism.

agnosticism /æɡˈnɑstɪsɪzəm/ /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ n
agnosticisme
view that the existence of a God or gods is unknown, unknowable, unproven, or unprovable

agnotology n
agnotologie
promotion of inaccurate or misleading scientific data

ago /əˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡəʊ/ postposition
il y a
past; gone by; since

agog /əˈɡɑɡ/ /əˈɡɒɡ/ adj
écarquillé
wide open

agog /əˈɡɑɡ/ /əˈɡɒɡ/ adv
impatiemment
in a state of high anticipation

agon /ˈæ.ɡoʊn/ /ˈæ.ɡəʊn/ n
agôn

agonistic /aɡəˈnɪstɪk/ adj
agonistique
characterised by conflict or hostility

agonizing /ˈæɡ.ə.naɪ.zɪŋ/ adj
agonisant
causing agony

agonothetes n
agonothète
officer who presided over the great public games in Ancient Greece

agony /ˈæ.ɡə.niː/ n
agonie
last struggle of life
violent contest or striving
agonie angoisse
extreme pain

agoraphobia /əˌɡɔɹ.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /əˌɡɔː.ɹəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌæɡ.ə.ɹəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌæɡ.ɚ.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ n
agoraphobie
fear of open spaces

agoraphobic adj
agoraphobe
pertaining to agoraphobia

agorism /ˈæ.ɡəˌɹɪzm̩/ n
agorisme
philosophy that advocates the creation of a voluntaryist society through counter-economics

agouti /əˈɡuːti/ n
agouti
a rodent similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs

agrammatism n
agrammatisme
inability to form sentences

agrarian /əˈɡɹɛ(ə)ɹi.ən/ adj
agraire
relating to the cultivation of land

agrarianism n
agrarisme
philosophy that advocates an equitable distribution of land

agrarianly adv
agrairement

agree /əˈɡɹi/ /əˈɡɹiː/ v
accorder
grammar: to correspond in gender, number, case, person, etc.
concorder
to resemble, coincide, correspond
consentir être d'accord
harmonize in opinion; be in unison or concord; be united; concur

agreeable /əˈɡɹiːəbl/ adj
agréable
pleasant to the senses or mind
complaisant
agreeing or suitable

agreeableness n
agréabilité
personality trait

agreeably /əˈɡɹiːəbli/ adv
agréablement
in an agreeable manner

agreed /əˈɡɹid/ /əˈɡɹiːd/ interjection
d'accord
interjection that expresses agreement

agreement /əˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
accord
state whereby several parties share a view
grammatical agreement
accord contrat pacte
legally binding contract
accord entente pacte
understanding to follow a course of conduct

agreement in principle n
accord de principe
legally enforceable agreement

agribusiness /-nɪs/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌbɪznəs/ n
agro-industrie
big business connected to agriculture

agricultural /ˌæɡɹɪˈkʌltjʊəɹəl/ /ˌæɡɹɪˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
agricole
of or pertaining to agriculture

agriculturalism n
agrarianisme agrarisme
ideology that promotes agriculture

agriculture /ˈeɪɡɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ n
agriculture
the art or science of cultivating the ground

agriculturist n
agriculteur
one who practices agriculture, a farmer, a gardener

agrimi n
chèvre sauvage crétoise kri-kri
Cretan goat

agrimony /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.mən.i/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
aigremoine
plant of the genus Agrimonia

agrisystem n
agro-système agrosystème
agricultural system

agritourism n
agritourisme
tourism in which tourists stay in farms

agrivoltaic adj
agrivoltaïque

agro- prefix
agro-
agriculture

agro-environmental adj
agroenvironnemental

agrobiology n
agrobiologie
the science of plant life and nutrition

agrochemical adj
agrochimique
relating to agrochemistry

agrochemistry n
agrochimie
branch of chemistry

agroeconomic adj
agro-économique
economics of agriculture

agroecosystem n
agroécosystème
conceptual model of an agricultural system

agroforester n
agroforestier
one who takes part in agroforestry

agroforestry n
agroforesterie

agrology /əˈɡɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /əˈɡɹɒlədʒi/ n
agrologie
science and art of agriculture

agronomic adj
agronomique
of or pertaining to agronomy

agronomist /əˈɡɹɑːnəmɪst/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmɪst/ n
agronome
scientist specialized in agronomy

agronomy /əˈɡɹɑːnəmi/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmi/ n
agronomie
science of utilizing plants, animals, and soils for food, fuel, feed and more

agrostology n
agrostologie
study of grasses

ague /ˈeɪ.ɡju/ n
fièvre
intermittent fever, attended by alternate cold and hot fits

ah /ɑː/ interjection
ah
an expression

aha /ɑːhɑː/ [ɑˈhɑ] [əˈhɑ] interjection
aha tiens donc
exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition

aha moment n
illumination
instance of becoming clear

ahead /əˈhɛd/ adv
devant
in or to the front

ahead of one's time
en avance sur son temps
in advance of commonly accepted ideas

ahead of time
à l'avance
early

ahistorical /ˌeɪhɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ adj
anhistorique
lacking historical perspective

ahoy /əˈhɔɪ/ interjection
ohé
used to hail a ship, etc

aid /eɪd/ n
aide
help; succor; assistance; relief
something which helps; a material source of help
a person that promotes or helps in something being done; a helper
subsidy granted to the crown by parliament

aid /eɪd/ v
aider
to support

aid climbing n
escalade artificielle
type of climbing

aid worker n
bénévole

aide-de-camp /ˌeɪd dɪ ˈkæmp/ /ˌeɪd dɪ ˈkɒmp/ n
adjudant aide de camp
military officer

aiglet /ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/ n
ferret aglet aiglet
tip on a ribbon or cord

aikido /aɪˈkiːdəʊ/ n
aïkido
Japanese martial art

ail /eɪl/ v
faillir manquer
to cause to suffer
souffrir être malade
to be ill

aileron /ˈeɪlərɒn/ n
aileron
Hinged part on trailing edge of airplane wing

ailette /eɪˈlɛt/ n
ailette
small square shield worn on the shoulders

ailing /ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/ adj
malade malsain
sick

ailment /ˈeɪlmənt/ n
maladie
something which ails one; a disease; sickness

ailuro- /aɪˈljʊəɹə-/ /aɪˈlʊɹə-/ /eɪˈlʊɹə-/ /ˌaɪljʊəɹə-/ prefix
ailouro- ailuro-
prefix meaning “cat”

ailurophile /aɪˈljʊəɹəˌfaɪl/ /aɪˈlʊɹəˌfaɪl/ /eɪˈlʊɹəˌfaɪl/ n
ailourophile ailurophile
cat-lover

ailurophobe /aɪˈljʊəɹəˌfəʊb/ /aɪˈlʊɹəˌfoʊb/ /eɪˈlʊɹəˌfoʊb/ n
ailurophobe

ailurophobia /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /eɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfəʊbɪ.ə/ n
ailurophobie ailourophobie galéphobie
irrational fear or hatred for cats

aim /eɪm/ n
but objectif ambition
intention; purpose
cible
point intended to be hit
viser
pointing of a weapon towards a particular point or object

aim /eɪm/ v
cibler
viser
to point or direct a missile weapon
viser cibler
to direct the intention or purpose

aim high v
viser haut

aimlessly /ˈeɪmləsli/ adv
au hasard sans but
without an aim

aioli /(ˌ)aɪˈoʊli/ /(ˌ)eɪˈoʊ-/ /aɪˈəʊlɪ/ n
aïoli
A type of sauce made from garlic, egg, lemon juice and olive oil

air /eə̯/ /eː/ /ɛə̯/ /ɛɚ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ [ɪə̯~eə̯] n
air
historical: one of the basic elements
mixture of gases making up the atmosphere of the Earth
the apparently open space above the ground
aria air
music: a song, an aria

air /eə̯/ /eː/ /ɛə̯/ /ɛɚ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ [ɪə̯~eə̯] v
aérer
to bring into contact with the air
mettre à l'antenne
to broadcast
ventiler éventer
to ventilate

air base n
base aérienne
military airport

air bed n
matelas pneumatique
a bed that inflated with air

air compressor n
compresseur d'air
machine for generating compressed air

air conditioner n
climatiseur
a machine that is used to control temperature and humidity in an enclosed space

air conditioning n
climatisation
the state of temperature and humidity produced by an air conditioner
climatiseur climatisation
an air conditioner or system of air conditioners

air cushion n
amortisseur
shock absorber
coussin d'air
layer of trapped air
coussin gonflable
inflatable cushion

air force /ˈɛə(ɹ) ˌfɔː(ɹ)s/ n
armée de l'air forces aériennes
branch of the military devoted to air warfare

air freshener n
désodorisant
device containing substances that neutralize unpleasant odours

air fryer n
friteuse à air friteuse à air chaud friteuse à convection
appliance

air gun /ˈeə(ɹ).ɡʌn/ /ˈɛɹ.ɡə/ n
pistolet à air pistolet à air comprimé
gun that propels a projective by compressed air

air hockey n
air hockey

air kiss n
bisou volant
social gesture

air mass /ɛəɹ mæs/ /ɛːɹ mæs/ /ˈɛː mas/ n
masse d'air
(meteorology) a particular volume of air

air one's dirty laundry in public v
laver son linge sale en public

air out v
aérer
to expose to air
crever l'abcès
to discuss in the open

air pistol n
pistolet à air comprimé pistolet à l'air
pistol that propels a pellet

air pocket n
trou d'air
a local region of low atmospheric pressure, or a local downward current

air pollution n
pollution atmosphérique
contamination of the atmosphere by noxious gases and particulates

air purifier n
purificateur d'air
device used to remove contaminants from the air

air quote n
guillemets ironiques
hand gesture

air raid n
raid aérien
attack

air resistance n
résistance de l'air
friction that slows things moving through air

air show n
meeting aérien spectacle aérien
a public display of stunt flying, aerobatics, and historical aircraft

air strike n
attaque aérienne
attack by aircraft

air superiority n
supériorité aérienne
dominance in the air power

air supremacy n
supériorité aérienne
most favorable state of control of the air

air tanker n
avion-citerne avitailleur
aircraft used to deliver liquids (or powders) from the air

air ticket n
billet [[d']]avion
a pass entitling the holder to travel in an aeroplane

air traffic control n
contrôle du trafic aérien contrôle de la circulation aérienne
system designed to give assistance to aircraft

air traffic controller n
contrôleur aérien contrôleur du trafic aérien aiguilleur du ciel
operator of air traffic control system

air transport n
transport aérien
transport of people and/or cargo by air

air-condition v
climatiser
to mechanically cool a space or an entire structure

air-dry adj
sec à l'aire
dried by exposure to air

air-raid shelter n
abri anti-aérien
reinforced underground shelter designed to give protection against air raids

air-to-air adj
air-air
fired from an aircraft in flight at another one

air-to-surface adj
air-sol
fired from an aircraft at a target on land or water

airbag n
airbag coussin gonflable de sécurité coussin gonflable
protective system in automobiles

airborne adj
aéroporté transporté par [[l']]air
carried by the air
en vol
in flight

airbridge n
pont aérien
link established by air transport

airbrush n
aérographe
handheld paint sprayer powered by compressed air

aircraft /ˈɛə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈɛəɹ.kɹæft/ /ˈɛː.kɹɑːft/ /ˈɛːɹ.kɹæft/ n
aéronef
machine capable of atmospheric flight

aircraft carrier n
porte-avions
warship for launching aircraft

airdropped adj
aérolargué

airfield n
aérodrome
place where airplanes can take off and land

airfoil n
profil d'aile
structure shaped to produce lift when moving in air

airframer n
avionneur
airplane manufacturer

airgasm /ˈɛəɡaz(ə)m/ /ˈɛəɹ.ɡæz.əm/ n
airgasme

airhead /ˈɛɹˌ(h)ɛd/ /ˈɛːhɛd/ n
tête de linotte
foolish, silly, or unintelligent person

airing cupboard n
placard-séchoir
clothes storage cupboard

airlift /ˈɛə.lɪft/ n
pont aérien
a flight
the transportation of troops

airline n
compagnie aérienne ligne aérienne
company that flies airplanes

airliner n
avion de ligne
passenger aircraft

airlock n
sas
sealed, airtight chamber

airmail /ˈɛə.meɪl/ n
Aéropostale poste aérienne
the system of conveying mail using aircraft
aérogramme courrier aérien poste aérienne
the items of mail carried using aircraft

airmass n
mass d'air
a body of air with uniform characteristics

airplane /ˈeɹˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛəˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛɚˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛːˌpleɪ̯n/ n
avion aéroplane
powered aircraft

airplane mode n
mode avion

airport /ˈɛə.pɔːt/ /ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/ n
aéroport
place designated for airplanes

airport lounge n
salon d'aéroport
area in an airport which offers comforts beyond those in the main parts

airsickness n
mal de l'air
form of motion sickness

airspace n
espace aérien
controlled portion of atmosphere
part of sky used by aircraft

airstrip /ˈɛə(ɹ)stɹɪp/ n
piste d’atterrissage
primitive aircraft landing field

airtight adj
en béton
having no weak points or flaws
hermétique étanche
impermeable to air or other gases

airtime n
temps d'antenne
duration of transmission

airwaves n
ondes (hertziennes)

airway n
route aérienne
flight path used by aeroplanes

airwoman n
aviatrice
a female aviator

airworthiness n
aeronavigabilité navigabilité
the state of being airworthy

airy /ˈɛəɹ.i/ adj
aéré
breezy, in an airy situation

aisle /aɪ̯l/ n
allée
clear path through rows of seating
couloir côté couloir
seat beside the aisle in common transport
rayon
corridor in a supermarket

aisle seat n
côté couloir
Seat beside an aisle

aitch /ˈeɪt͡ʃ/ n
ache âche
name of the letter H, h

ajar /əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/ /əˈd͡ʒɑː/ adj
entrebâillé entrouvert
slightly turned or opened

ajaxification n
ajaxification
use of AJAX

akanbe n
mon œil
gesture

aketon /ˈæk.(ə.)tən/ n
auqueton

akimbo /əˈkɪm.boʊ/ /əˈkɪm.bəʊ/ adj
poings sur hanches
with a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward

akin /əˈkɪn/ /ʌˈkɪn/ adj
analogue
of the same kind; similar
apparenté
of the same kin; related by blood

akinesic adj
acinétique akinésique akinétique
of or pertaining to akinesia

akinete n
akinète
a thick-walled, dormant cell found in cyanobacteria and green algae

al dente /æl ˈdɛn.teɪ/ /æl ˈdɛn.ti/ adj
al dente
firm

al-Andalus pn
Al-Andalus
Islamic Spain

al-Hasakah pn
Hassaké
a city in Syria

al-Qaeda /æl ˈkaɪdə/ /æl ˈkeɪdə/ /ɑl ˈkaɪdə/ /ˌæl kaɪˈiːdə/ /ˌæl kɑːˈiːdə/ pn
Al-Qaida
The global network of militant Islamic extremists.

alabaster /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/ /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ /ˈæl.əˌbɑːs.tə/ n
albâtre
variety of gypsum

alack /əˈlæk/ interjection
hélas
expression of sorrow

alacrity [əˈlækɹɨti] n
empressement alacrité
eagerness
rapidité
promptness

alanine n
alanine
nonessential amino acid; C₃H₇NO₂

alar adj
ailé
anatomy: related to the armpit

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ n
alarme
summons to arms
notice of approaching danger
sudden surprise with fear or terror
réveil réveille-matin
mechanical contrivance for awaking

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ v
alarmer donner/sonner l'alerte

alarm clock n
réveil réveille-matin
type of clock

alarming /ə.ˈlɑɹm.ɪŋ/ /ə.ˈlɑːm.ɪŋ/ adj
alarmant
causing alarm

alarmism n
alarmisme

alarmist /əˈlɑɹmɪst/ n
alarmiste
one who causes others to become alarmed without cause

alas /ɘˈlɛs/ /əˈlæs/ /əˈlɑːs/ interjection
hélas
exclamation of sorrow, etc.

alb /alb/ /ælb/ n
aube
a long white robe worn by priests and other ministers

albatross /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɒs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/ n
albatros
seabird
three under par

albatross around one's neck n
poids
thing that hinders

albedo /ælˈbi.doʊ/ n
albédo
fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body
albédo ziste
part of citrus fruit rind

albeit /ɑlˈbi.ɪt/ /ɔlˈbi.ət/ /ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/ conjunction
bien que quoique
although; despite (it) being

albinism /ˈælbəˌnɪzəm/ n
albinisme
lack of melanin pigmentation

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ adj
albinos
congenitally lacking melanin

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ n
albinos
one congenitally lacking melanin

album /ˈælbəm/ [ˈaɫb̚m̩] n
album
book for photographs, stamps, or autographs
phonograph record (LP)
group of audio recordings on any media

albumen /ælˈbjuːmən/ /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ /ˈælbjʊmən/ n
albumen blanc d’œuf blanc glaire
white part of an egg

albumin /æl.ˈbjuː.mən/ /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ n
albumine
class of monomeric proteins that are soluble in water

albuminemia n
albuminémie
the (normal) presence of albumin in the blood

alcaide /ælˈkaɪdi/ n
alcade
governor or commander of a Spanish or Portuguese fortress

alcazar /ælˈkɑzɚ/ /ˌalkəˈzɑː/ /ˌælkəˈzɑɹ/ n
alcazar
Moorish fortress in Spain

alchemical adj
alchimique
pertaining to alchemy

alchemist /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/ n
alchimiste
one who practices alchemy

alchemy /ˈælkəmi/ n
alchimie
ancient chemistry
causing of mysterious transmutation

alcid /ˈal.sɪd/ n
alcidé alque
seabird of the family Alcidae - an alcid

alcogel n
gel hydroalcoolique
hand sanitizer in the form of an alcohol gel

alcohol /ˈæl.kə.hɑl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɑl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɔl/ n
alcool
organic chemistry sense
alcool boisson alcoolique boisson alcoolisée
intoxicating beverage

alcohol poisoning n
intoxication alcoolique
condition of having very high alcohol level in blood

alcohol-free adj
sans alcool
containing no alcohol

alcoholaemia n
alcoolémie
measure of the amount of alcohol
presence of alcohol

alcoholic /ˌæl.kəˈhɑ.lɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/ adj
alcoolique
of or pertaining to alcohol
alcoolisé alcoolique
having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents

alcoholic /ˌæl.kəˈhɑ.lɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/ n
alcoolique
a person addicted to alcohol
one who abuses alcohol

alcoholism /ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔˌlɪzəm/ /ˈælkəhɒˌlɪzəm/ n
alcoolisme
chronic disease

alcohologist n
alcoologue
one who studies alcohology

alcohology n
alcoologie
study of the effects of alcohol

alcoholometer n
alcoomètre
Specialized form of hydrometer used to measure amount of alcohol in liquid

alcoholometry n
alcoométrie
Measurement of concentration of alcohol in liquid

alcove /ˈæl.kəʊv/ n
alcôve
small recessed area

aldebaranium n
aldébaranium
rejected named for ytterbium

aldehyde /ˈæl.dɪ.haɪd/ n
aldéhyde
organic compound of the general formula R·CHO

alder /ˈɑldɚ/ /ˈɔldɚ/ /ˈɔːldə/ n
aulne verne
any tree or shrub of the genus Alnus

alder buckthorn n
bourdaine

alderman n
échevin conseiller municipal
member of a municipal legislative body in a city or town

ale /eɪl/ n
ale bière anglaise
beer produced by warm fermentation

aleatory /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/ /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/ /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ adj
aléatoire
depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance

alecithal adj
alécithe

alembic /əˈlɛm.bɪk/ n
alambic
chemical apparatus

aleph /ˈɑˌlɛf/ /ˈɑˌlɪf/ n
aleph alef
first letter of the Proto-Canaanite alphabet and descendant script

alerion /-lɛɹ-/ /-ɑn/ /əˈlɪɹ.i.ən/ n
alérion
a heraldic eagle

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ adj
alerte
attentive

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ n
alarme
an alarm

alethic /əˈliːθɪk/ /əˈlɛθɪk/ adj
aléthique
logic: pertaining to the modalities of truth

alethiology n
aléthiologie
branch of logic dealing with truth and error

alethonym n
aléthonyme
true name

alethonymous adj
aléthonyme
of or pertaining to an alethonym (true name)

aleurodophagous adj
aleurodiphage

aleuromancy n
aleuromancie
divination using flour

aleurone /əˈl(j)ʊəɹəʊn/ n
aleurone
protein content of the embryo, endosperm or perisperm of cereals

alevin /ˈæl.ə.vən/ n
alevin
newly hatched fish

alewife /ˈeɪlwʌɪf/ /ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/ n
patronne
female publican
gaspareau gasparot
Alosa pseudoharengus

alexandrine n
alexandrin
line of a twelve-syllable poetic meter

alexandrite /ˌæl.ɪɡ.ˈzæn.dɹaɪt/ n
alexandrite
form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change

alexia /əˈlɛk.si.ə/ n
alexie
type of word blindness

alexic adj
alexique
related to, or afflicted with alexia

alexin n
alexine
protective substance that exists in the serum

alexipharmac /əˌlɛksəˈfɑɹmæk/ /əˌlɛksɪˈfɑːmæk/ adj
alexipharmaque
of or pertaining to an alexipharmac; acting as an alexipharmac

alexipharmac /əˌlɛksəˈfɑɹmæk/ /əˌlɛksɪˈfɑːmæk/ n
alexipharmaque
medical remedy for protecting the body, or an antidote, against a harmful substance, especially a poison or venom

alexipyretic /-pɪ-/ /əˌlɛksɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ [-ɾɪk] adj
alexipyrétique
having the effect of reducing fever

alexithymia /ˌeɪ.lɛk.səˈθaɪ.mi.ə/ n
alexithymie
deficiency in understanding emotions

alexithymic /əˌlɛksɪˈθaɪmɪk/ adj
alexithymique
pertaining to or having alexithymia

alfalfa /ælˈfælfə/ n
luzerne
Medicago sativa

alfenide n
alfénide
an alloy of nickel and silver electroplated with silver

alfresco /ælˈfɹɛs.koʊ/ adj
en plein air
outdoors

alga /ˈæl.ɡə/ n
algue
any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms

algal /ˈælɡəl/ adj
algal
pertaining to, or like, algae

algal bloom n
efflorescence algale
dense spread of algae

algebra /ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/ /ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ n
algèbre
system for computation
study of algebraic structures
structure

algebraic /ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹæɪ.ɪk/ adj
algébrique
relating to algebra
containing numbers, letters, and arithmetic operators
which is a root of some polynomial
of a particular notation for chess moves that assigns each square a letter and a number defined from a player-independent perspective

algebraic K-theory n
K-théorie algébrique
K theory studied from the point of view of algebra

algebraic analysis n
analyse algébrique
study of systems of linear PDEs

algebraic combinatorics n
combinatoire algébrique
branch of mathematics at the intersection of combinatorics and algebra

algebraic equation n
équation algébrique
mathematical equation

algebraic function n
fonction algébrique
function definable as the root of some polynomial equation

algebraic geometry n
géométrie algébrique
branch of mathematics that studies solutions of systems of algebraic equations using both algebra and geometry

algebraic graph theory n
théorie algébrique des graphes
branch of graph theory

algebraic integer n
entier algébrique
algebraic number whose minimal polynomial has integer coefficients

algebraic structure n
structure algébrique
formal structure of a carrier set, operations and identities

algebraically adv
algébriquement
using algebra

algebraically closed adj
algébriquement clos
that contains among its elements every root of every nonconstant single-variable polynomial definable over it

algebraicity n
algébricité

algebraist n
algébriste
mathematician

algid /ˈæl.d͡ʒɪd/ adj
algide froid
cold, chilly

algidity n
algidité
state of being algid

algin /ˈæl.dʒɪn/ n
algine
gelatinous gum

alginate /ˈæl.dʒɪ.neɪt/ n
alginate
salt or ester of alginic acid

alginic /ælˈdʒɪn.ɪk/ adj
alginique
relating to alginic acid

algivorous adj
algivore

algolagnia /alɡə(ʊ)ˈlaɡnɪə/ n
algolagnie
Physical condition

algometry n
algométrie
measurement of pain

algophilia n
algophilie masochisme
pleasure from experiencing pain

algorithm /ˈælɡəɹɪðəm/ /ˈælɡəˌɹɪðəm/ [ˈæɫɡəɹɪðm̩] [ˈæɫɡəˌɹɪðm̩] n
algorithme algorithmique
well-defined procedure

algorithmic /ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ adj
algorithmique
relating to an algorithm

algorithmics n
algorithmique
subdiscipline of informatics

alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ adv
alias
adverb

alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ n
pseudonyme
another name; an assumed name

aliasing n
crénelage repliement de spectre
distortion caused by a low sampling rate

alibi /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/ n
alibi
criminal legal defense
excuse

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ adj
extraterrestre
pertaining to extraterrestrial life
étranger
not belonging to the same country

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ n
extraterrestre alien
life form of non-Earth origin
étranger étrangère
person, etc. from outside
foreigner

alienate /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/ v
aliéner
to estrange
to convey or transfer

alienation [ˌeɪli.əˈneɪʃən] n
aliénation
the act of alienating
emotional isolation or dissociation
the state of being alienated

alienism /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ən.ɪz.əm/ n
aliénisme
the study or treatment of mental disorders; psychiatry

alienist /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ən.ɪst/ n
aliéniste
an expert in mental illness

alif /a.lɪf/ n
alif
first letter of the Arabic alphabet

align /æˈlaɪn/ /əˈlaɪn/ v
aligner
to align sequences
to form in line; to fall into line
to support or ally with someone, something, or a way of thinking

aligned /əˈlaɪnd/ adj
aligné
having an alignment with something else

alignment [əˈɫaɪnmənt] n
ajustage
process of adjusting a mechanism such that its parts are aligned
alignement
a way of arranging DNA, RNA or protein sequences
arrangement of items in a line
alliance
alliance of factions
conjonction
astronomy: conjunction of two celestial objects
itinéraire linéaire
transport: precise route or course of a road etc.

aligot /æ.li.ɡoʊ/ /ɑ.li.ɡoʊ/ n
aligot
a potato and cheese dish from Auvergne

alike /əˈlaɪk/ adj
pareil semblable analogue
having resemblance; similar

alike /əˈlaɪk/ adv
pareillement
tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally

alimentary /ˌælɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
alimentaire
relating to food or nutrition

alimony /ˈæl.ə.moʊ.ni/ /ˈæl.ɪ.mə.ni/ n
pension alimentaire
a court-enforced allowance

aliovalent adj
aliovalent
having a different valence

aliphatic /ælɪˈfætɪk/ adj
aliphatique
organic chemistry: having carbon atoms arranged in an open chain

aliquot /ˈæ.lɪ.kwɒt/ n
aliquote
portion

aliturgical adj
aliturgique
on which the holy sacrifice is not offered

alive /əˈlaɪv/ adj
vivant en vie
having life

alive and kicking adj
bien en vie en pleine forme sain et sauf vif
healthy, especially in opposition to other circumstances

aliyah /əliːˈjɑː/ /əˈliːjə/ n
alya
immigration of Jews to Israel

alizaric adj
alizarique

alizarin /əˈlɪzəɹɪn/ n
alizarine
1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone

alkali /ˈæl.kəˌlaɪ/ n
alcali
class of caustic bases

alkali metal n
métal alcalin
soft, light, reactive metals of Group 1 of the periodic table

alkalimetry n
alcalimétrie
process of determining the strength of an alkali

alkaline /ˈæl.kə.laɪn/ /ˈæl.kəl.aɪn/ adj
alcalin
of or relating to an alkali
basique alcalin
having a pH greater than 7

alkaline earth metal n
métal alcalino-terreux
any element of group II of the periodic table

alkaline glaze n
glaçure alcaline

alkalinity n
alcalinité
state of being alkaline

alkaloid /ˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/ n
alcaloïde
organic heterocyclic base

alkaloidiferous adj
alcaloïfère

alkalosis /æl.kəˈləʊ̯sɪs/ n
alcalose
abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood

alkane /ˈæl.keɪn/ n
alcane
acyclic saturated hydrocarbon of formula CnH2n+2

alkanet n
orcanette des teinturiers
Alkanna tinctoria
orcanette orcanette des teinturiers
a dye extracted from this plant

alkene n
alcène
unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds

alkyl /ˈælkaɪl/ /ˈælkɪl/ n
alkyle
univalent radical of the general formula CnH2n+1

alkylation n
alkylation
reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule

alkyne n
alcyne
hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] adv
tout tous toute toutes
wholly

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] determiner
tout tous toutes toute
every individual of the given class
tout toute
throughout the whole of (a stated period of time)

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] n
tout
everything possible

all along adv
depuis le début dès le départ
for the entire time

all and sundry pronoun
sur tous les toits tout le monde tout un chacun
all; everyone
tous
each one

all at once /ˌɑl ət ˈwʌn(t)s/ /ˌɔl ət ˈwʌn(t)s/ /ˌɔːl ət ˈwʌn(t)s/ adv
d'un coup d'un seul soudain tout d'un coup
unexpectedly
d'un seul coup
All at the same time, all together

all bark and no bite adj
grande gueule
full of big talk

all but adv
presque plus ou moins
very nearly

all cats are grey in the dark proverb
la nuit, tous les chats sont gris dans la nuit, tous les chats sont gris
proverb

all day adv
toute la journée
the entire day

all dressed adj
assaisonnée

all duck or no dinner phraseologicalUnit
c'est ça ou rien
all or nothing

all ears adj
tout ouïe
awaiting explanation
tout ouïe être tout oreille être tout oreilles
listening intensely

all expenses paid adv
tous frais payés

all good things come to an end proverb
toutes les bonnes choses ont une fin
nothing good lasts forever

all hail interjection
vive
greeting

all hell breaks loose phraseologicalUnit
l'enfer se déchaîne
the situation becomes chaotic

all in adj
forfaitaire
With everything included

all in a day's work phraseologicalUnit
les doigts dans le nez
a nonchalant dismissal of a significant accomplishment.

all in all adv
l'un dans l'autre tout compte fait
generally

all in good time adv
au bon moment en temps voulu
(set phrase) One should be patient.

all kidding aside adv
sans blague blague à part sérieusement
idiom, speech act

all mouth and trousers adj
que de la gueule rien dans le pantalon
superficial

all night adv
toute la nuit
entire night

all of adv
en tout et pour tout
merely

all of a sudden /ˌɔl əv ə ˈsʌdən/ adv
soudain tout à coup soudainement subitement tout d'un coup
colloquial: suddenly

all one word adv
tous ensemble
term that is written in a single word

all over adv
achevé terminé
all over
partout
everywhere
tout
over an entire extent
tout craché
in every way; thoroughly

all over the place
dans tous les sens en tous sens
In multiple directions or locations, often haphazardly; everywhere.

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adj
bien forme
in good health
d'accord bien ok
good

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adv
bien
fairly well

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ interjection
alors bon ok
Used to fill space or pauses
bien bon
Used as a general lead-in or beginning
bon
Used to express exasperation or frustration, often with already
super
Used to indicate support, favor or encouragement

all rights reserved phraseologicalUnit
tous droits réservés
copyright notice formula

all roads lead to Rome proverb
tous les chemins mènent à Rome
different paths can take to the same goal

all smiles adj
tout sourire

all that glitters is not gold proverb
tout ce qui brille n’est pas or
things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so

all that jazz phraseologicalUnit
et tout et tout et tout le bataclan et tout le saint-frusquin et tout le tintouin et tout le tralala et tout le tremblement
everything else related to something; other similar things

all the best interjection
plein de bonnes choses sincères salutations

all the more adv
d'autant plus
even more

all the rage adj
faire fureur

all the same adv
quand même néanmoins tout de même
anyway; nevertheless; nonetheless

all the tea in China n
pour rien au monde tout l'or du monde
something priceless or invaluable

all the time adv
tout le temps
always
tout le temps à longueur de temps
frequently

all the way adv
jusqu'au bout
to the end

all the world's a stage proverb
le monde entier est un théâtre
people have roles to play in life just as actors do in the theatre

all there adj
beubeu bête à bouffer du foin bête à pleurer imbécile
negative form, "not all there": mentally incompetent

all things being equal adv
toutes choses égales par ailleurs
without considering external factors

all things considered adv
tout bien considéré tout bien réfléchi
generally speaking, all in all

all thumbs adj
avoir deux mains gauches
clumsy (idiom)

all told adv
au total en tout tout compris
with all included, counted}} or summed

all wet adj
erroné faux
utterly incorrect
trempé
thoroughly soaked

all's fair in love and war proverb
en amour comme à la guerre, tous les coups sont permis à la guerre comme à la guerre
unpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict

all's well that ends well proverb
tout est bien qui finit bien
A happy ending makes up for everything that has gone before...

all-dressed adj
toute-garnie

all-expenses-paid adj
tous frais payés

all-in-one adj
tout-en-un

all-or-nothing adj
tout ou rien

all-points bulletin n
avis de recherche
all-points bulletin

all-purpose adj
multi-usages polyvalent tous usages tout usage tout-usage universel
for all purposes

all-season tire n
pneu quatre-saison pneu toute-saison pneu trois-saison

all-terrain adj
tout-terrain
suited to various types of terrain

all-weather tire n
pneu toute-condition pneu toute-météo
type of tire

all-you-can-eat adj
à volonté
offering unlimited food to a diner at a restaurant

allantoic acid n
acide allantoïque
an amidocarboxylic acid derived from allantoin

allantoin n
allantoïne
a diureide of glyoxylic acid

allantois n
allantoïde
sac in the alimentary canal of the embryos of mammals, birds and reptiles

allative /ˈælətɪv/ n
allatif
allative case

allative case n
allatif
case used to indicate movement onto, or to the adjacency of something

allay /əˈleɪ/ v
apaiser pacifier
to make quiet or put at rest
soulager
to alleviate

allegation /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
allégation assertion
an assertion or accusation

allege /əˈlɛd͡ʒ/ v
prétendre
to assert without proof

alleged /əˈlɛdʒd/ /əˈlɛdʒɪd/ adj
prétendu supposé
supposed
supposé
asserted

allegedly adv
prétendument
according to someone's allegation

allegiance /əˈliː.d͡ʒəns/ n
allégeance loyauté fidélité
loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler

allegorical /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/ adj
allégorique
of, relating to, or containing allegory

allegory /ˈæl.əˌɡɔɹ.i/ /ˈæl.ɪˌɡɔː.ɹi/ n
allégorie
the representation of abstract principles
symbolic representation
communication using such representation

allegretto adv
allégretto
musical direction

allegretto n
allégretto
a movement that is to be played fast and lively

allele /əˈ.liː.l/ /ˈæ.liː.l/ n
allèle
variant of a gene

allelic adj
allélique
pertaining to alleles

allelomorphism n
allélomorphisme

alleluia n
alléluia
liturgical form of hallelujah

allergen /ˈælə(ɹ)ˌd͡ʒɛn/ n
allergène
substance

allergic /əˈlɜː.dʒɪk/ /əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/ adj
allergique
having an allergy
pertaining to allergy
excessively sensitive

allergist n
allergologue
doctor who specializes in the treatment of allergies.

allergologist n
allergologiste
scientist

allergology n
allergologie
the study of the causes and treatment of allergies

allergy /ˈæl.əɹ.d͡ʒi/ [ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.d͡ʒi] n
allergie
disorder of the immune system
antipathy
hypersensitivity
altered susceptibility

alleviate /əˈli.vi.eɪt/ v
soulager adoucir calmer
make less severe

alleviation /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/ n
allégement soulagement
alleviation

alley /ˈæ.li/ n
ruelle allée
narrow street

alley cat n
chat de gouttière
urban feral cat

alley oop /al.ɪˈuːp/ /al.ɪˈʊp/ /ˌæl.iˈup/ /ˌæl.iˈʊp/ interjection
allez-hop
interjection

alleyway /ˈæ.li.weɪ/ n
allée couloir coursive
passage between cabins

alliaceous adj
alliacé
tasting of garlic or onion

alliance /əˈlaɪ.əns/ n
alliance
state of being allied
treaty between nations
persons or parties allied
union resembling that of families or states

allied /əˈlaɪd/ /ˈæl.aɪd/ adj
allié
joined as allies

allied health n
paramédical
health care services outside the scope of the medicine profession

alligator /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/ n
alligator caïman
large amphibious reptile of genus Alligator

alligator clip n
pince crocodile
electronics connector

alliteration /əˌlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ [əˌlɪɾəˈɹeɪʃən] n
allitération
the repetition of consonants

allocatable adj
allouable
able to be allocated

allocate /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/ v
allouer
computing: to reserve a portion of memory for use by a computer program
to distribute according to a plan
to set aside for a purpose

allocation /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
allocation
The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

allocator n
allocateur
one who, or that which, allocates

allochroite n
allochroïte
mineral

allochthonous /ə.ˈlɒk.θə.nəs/ adj
allogène allochtone
originating in a place other than where it is found

allocortex n
allocortex
the part of the cortex characterize by fewer cell layers than the neocortex

allocyclic adj
allocyclique
of or pertaining to an allocycle

allodium n
alleu
freehold land or property

allogamy n
allogamie
fertilization

allogenism n
allogénisme
lexical construction using elements from a language but which does not exist in that language

allograph /ˈæləɡɹæf/ /ˈæləɡɹɑːf/ n
allographe
variant form of a letter

allometry /ˈæləˌmɛtɹɪ/ n
allométrie
the science studying the differential growth rates of body parts

allomorph /ˈæl.oʊ.mɔɹf/ /ˈæl.ə.mɔɹf/ /ˈæl.ə.mɔːf/ n
allomorphe
phonological representation of a morpheme

allonge /əˈlɒnʒ/ n
allonge
attachment to negotiable instrument

allonym n
allonyme
the name of another person taken by an author as a pen name

allopath n
allopathe
practitioner of allopathy

allopatric adj
allopatrique
geographically isolated

allophilia /ˌæləˈfɪliə/ n
allophilie
having positive intergroup attitudes

allophone /ˈaləˌfəʊn/ /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ /ˈæləˌfəʉn/ adj
allophone
of a language neither English nor French
of a language other than that spoken by the majority

allophone /ˈaləˌfəʊn/ /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ /ˈæləˌfəʉn/ n
allophone
alternative pronunciation for a phoneme
person whose mother tongue is neither English nor French
person whose mother tongue is one other than that spoken by the majority

allophylic adj
allophyle allophylique

allopurinol /ˌæl.oʊˈpjʊɹ.əˌnɔl/ /ˌæl.ə(ʊ)ˈpjʊə.ɹɪn.ɒl/ n
allopurinol
drug

allosomic adj
allosomique

allostasis n
allostasie
homeostasis through physiological or behavioral change

allotment /əˈlɔt.mɛnt/ n
jardin ouvrier
plot of land

allotrope /ˈæ.lə.tɹəʊp/ n
allotrope
element form of different molecular structure to another form of the same element

allotropic adj
allotropique
of an element that exhibits allotropy

allotropy n
allotropie
having multiple atomic structures

allow /əˈlaʊ/ v
laisser
laisser accorder
to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have
permettre
to permit

allowance /əˈlaʊəns/ n
indemnité
that which is allowed
jeu
a planned deviation between dimensions

allowed /əˈlaʊd/ adj
permis
permitted, authorized

alloxan n
alloxane
an oxidation product of uric acid

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ n
alliage
metal combined of more elements

alloy wheel n
roue en alliage
aluminium wheel

allspice n
quatre-épices tout-épice piment de la jamaïque
spice

allude /əˈluːd/ v
faire allusion alluder suggérer
refer to something indirectly or by suggestion

allure /əˈl(j)(ʊ)ɚ/ n
attirance
the power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction

alluring /əˈlɔːɹɪŋ/ /əˈlɝɪŋ/ /əˈlʊəɹɪŋ/ /əˈlʊɹɪŋ/ adj
séduisant attirant
having to power to allure

allusion /əˈlu.ʒən/ n
allusion
indirect reference, hint

allusive /əˈljuː.sɪv/ /əˈluː.sɪv/ adj
allusif
containing or making use of allusions

alluvial /əˈluː.vi.əl/ adj
alluvial
pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream

alluvial fan n
cône alluvial cône de déjection
cone-shaped heap of alluvium

alluvial plain n
plaine alluviale
plain formed by deposition of sediment of a river

alluvium n
alluvion
deposited material

ally /æˈlaɪ/ /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈælaɪ/ /ˈæˌlaɪ/ n
allié alliée
person, group, state, etc., which is associated or united by treaty with another for a common (especially military or political) purpose

ally /æˈlaɪ/ /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈælaɪ/ /ˈæˌlaɪ/ v
allier
to unite or form a connection between (people or things)

allyl /ˈælaɪl/ /ˈælɪl/ n
allyle
organic radical

allyl alcohol n
alcool allylique

alma mater /ˌælmə ˈmeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˌælmə ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ /ˌɑːlmə ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
alma mater
graduated school

almah /ˈæl.mə/ n
almée
dancing-girl

almanac [ˈæl-] [ˈɑl.mə.næk] [ˈɒl-] [ˈɔl.mə.næk] [ˈɔːl.mə.næk] n
almanach
book or table listing astronomical, nautical or other events for the year

almandine /ˈal.mən.dʌɪn/ n
almandin
mineral

almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ adj
tout-puissant
unlimited in might

almogavar n
almogavre
light footsoldier during the Reconquista

almond /ˈæ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː.mənd/ /ˈɔl.mənd/ n
amande amandier
nut
amandier
tree

almond butter n
beurre d'amande beurre d'amandes
paste

almond milk n
lait d'amande
milky liquid from almonds

almond paste n
pâte d'amande
paste made from ground almonds and sugar in equal quantities

almond tree n
amandier
Prunus dulcis

almoner /ˈæl.mə.nɚ/ n
aumônier
person who distributes alms
person who distributes alms on behalf of another

almost /ɔːɫ.ˈməʊst/ /ˈoʊ.moʊst/ /ˈɑl.moʊst/ /ˈɔl.moʊst/ /ˈɔː(l)məs/ /ˈɔːɫ.məʊst/ [ˈɒːɫmost] adv
presque quasiment
very close to

almost all determiner
presque tous
all but a negligible set

almost everywhere adv
presque partout
everywhere except at a set of measure zero

alms /æmz/ /ɑlmz/ /ɑmz/ /ɑːmz/ n
aumône
something given to the poor as charity

almuce n
aumuce aumusse
hood or cape made of fur

aloe /əˈləʊ.i/ /ˈæ.loʊ/ /ˈæ.ləʊ/ n
aloès
plant of the genus Aloe

aloe vera /əˌləʊ.i ˈvɛ.ɹə/ /əˌləʊ.i ˈvɪə.ɹə/ /ˈæ.loʊ ˈvɛ.ɹə/ /ˌæ.loʊ ˈvɪ.ɹə/ /ˌæ.ləʊ ˈvɛ.ɹə/ /ˌæ.ləʊ ˈvɪə.ɹə/ n
aloé véra
Aloe vera

aloft /əˈlɑft/ /əˈlɒft/ /əˈlɔft/ adv
en haut en l'air
above

alogia n
alogie
lack of additional, unprompted content in normal speech

alogical adj
alogique
not based upon logic

alogically adv
alogiquement
in an alogical way

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adj
seul
by oneself

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ adv
accompagné
in company, together

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ preposition
le long de
by the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to

along with preposition
ainsi que avec
in addition to

alongside /əˈlɑŋˌsaɪd/ /əˌlɑŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsɑɪd/ adv
côte à côte par le travers à côté
along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast

alongside /əˈlɑŋˌsaɪd/ /əˌlɑŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsɑɪd/ preposition
bord à bord avec le long de par le travers de à côté de
side by side with

aloof /əˈluːf/ adj
réservé distant dédaigneux
reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant

aloof /əˈluːf/ adv
dédaigneusement
without sympathy
à distance à l'écart
at or from a distance

alopecia /æloʊˈpiː.si.ə/ /æloʊˈpiː.ʃ(i)ə/ /ˌæl.əʊˈpiː.ʃə/ n
alopécie
pathology: deficiency of the hair
medicine: loss of hair

aloud /əˈlaʊd/ adv
fort à haute voix à voix haute
loudly

alpaca /ælˈpækə/ n
alpaga
camelid animal of the Andes

alpha /ˈælfə/ [ˈæɫ.fə] n
alpha
name of the letter Α, α

alpha and omega n
l’alpha et l’oméga
the first and the last

alpha female n
femelle dominante
dominant female animal

alpha male n
mâle alpha mâle dominant
dominant male animal

alpha particle n
particule alpha particule α
positively charged nucleus

alpha radiation n
radioactivité alpha rayonnement alpha
radiation of alpha particles

alpha wave n
rythme alpha
electrical signal produced by the brain

alphabet /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/ /ˈæl.fə.bɪt/ n
alphabet
an ordered set of letters used in a language

alphabetical /ˌæl.fəˈbɛt.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/ adj
alphabétique
pertaining to the alphabet
alphabétique abécédaire
in the sequence of the letters of the alphabet

alphabetical order n
ordre alphabétique
the sequence of a collection of items

alphabetically adv
alphabétiquement
arranged in the sequence of the alphabet
in an alphabetical manner

alphabetisation n
alphabétisation
act of arranging in alphabetical order

alphabetism n
alphabétisme
form of discrimination

alphagram /ˈæl.fəˌɡɹæm/ n
alphagramme
letters of a word

alphanumeric /ˌæl.fə.n(j)uːˈmɛ.ɹɪk/ adj
alphanumérique
consisting of letters and numbers

alphasyllabary n
alphasyllabaire
an alphasyllabary

alphorn /ˈalp.hɔːn/ n
cor des Alpes
musical instrument

alpine /ˈæl.paɪn/ adj
alpin montagnard
of or relating to mountains

alpine accentor n
accenteur alpin
Prunella collaris

alpine chough /ˈalpaɪn ˈtʃʌf/ n
chocard à bec jaune
Pyrrhocorax graculus

alpine newt n
triton alpestre
Ichthyosaura alpestris

alpine skiing n
ski alpin
sport

already /ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ adv
déjà
prior to some time
so soon
enfin à la fin
intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation

alrighty interjection
dacodac
informal indication of agreement or consent

also /ˈɑl.soʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/ /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ adv
aussi également
in addition; besides; as well; further; too

also known as adv
alias autrement dit
used to introduce an alternative name

alt key n
touche Alt
computing: a key on a keyboard

alt-right n
alt-droite alt-right droite alternative américaine
group of right-wing ideologies

altar /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɒl.tə/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ n
autel
flat-topped structure used for religious rites

altar boy n
servant de messe
A boy serving as an acolyte

altar wine n
vin de messe
wine produced for ritual consumption during Mass

altazimuth n
altazimutal
the surveying instrument that has a mount permitting both horizontal and vertical rotation

alter /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɒl.tə/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ v
altérer changer modifier
to change the form or structure of

alter ego /ˈɔl.tɚ iɡoʊ/ /ˈɔːl.təɹ iːɡəʊ/ n
alter ego un autre moi-même
alternate personality or persona

alteration /ɑl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɒl.tə(ɹ)ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɔl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
altération
the state of being altered
altération altérer
the act of altering or making different

alterative /ˈɒl.tə.ɹə.tɪv/ /ˈɒl.tɹə.tɪv/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.ə.tɪv/ /ˈɔl.tɚˌaɪ.tɪv/ adj
altérateur
causing alteration

altercation /ɑltəɹˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɒl-/ /ˌɔltəɹˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃn̩/ n
altercation dispute empoignade
(countable) angry or heated dispute

altered /ˈɑl.tɚd/ /ˈɔl.tɚd/ /ˈɔːl.təd/ adj
altéré
having been changed

alterity n
altérité
otherness

alternate /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.nət/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ adj
alternatif alternative
other; alternative

alternate /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.nət/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ v
alterner
to vary by turns

alternately /ɔlˈtə(ɹ)nətliː/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/ [ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ] adv
alternativement
succeeding by turns

alternating adj
alternant alternatif
such that it alternates

alternating current n
courant alternatif
electric current that reverses direction periodically

alternation /ˈɑl.tɚ.ˌneɪ.ʃən/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪ.ʃən/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.ˌneɪ.ʃən/ n
alternance
alternate succession

alternation of generations n
alternance de générations
metagenesis

alternative /ɑl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ adj
alternatif alternative
relating to a choice
autre alternatif
other

alternative /ɑl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ n
alternative
a situation which allows a choice between two or more possibilities
one of several things which can be chosen

alternative country n
country alternative
subgenre of country music influenced by other musical styles

alternative dispute resolution n
mode alternatif de résolution des conflits
resolution of a dispute through negotiation or similar means

alternative fact n
fait alternatif
politically expedient assertion

alternative investment fund n
fonds d'investissement alternatif
type of fund

alternative medicine n
médecine alternative médecine non conventionnelle
any of various medical methods and practices used in place of conventional medicine

alternative metal n
metal alternatif
heavy metal subgenre

alternative rock n
rock alternatif
genre of rock music

alternator n
alternateur
an electric generator which produces alternating current

although /ɑlˈðoʊ/ /ɔlˈðoʊ/ /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ conjunction
mais
but
quoique bien que encore que combien que nonobstant que tandis que
in spite of the fact that

altimeter /ælˈtɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ n
altimètre
an apparatus for measuring altitude

altimetry n
altimétrie
the science of measuring altitude

altitude /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌt͡ʃuːd/ n
altitude
absolute height
distance measured upwards
distance measured angularly of a heavenly body
hauteur altitude
distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex

altitude sickness n
mal d'altitude mal des montagnes
oxygen deficiency at high altitudes

altitudinal adj
altitudinal
of or in relation to altitude

alto /ˈæl.toʊ/ /ˈæl.təʊ/ n
alto
musical part
person or instrument

altocumulus n
altocumulus
cloud

altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/ /ɔː.tuːˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ɔːl.təˈɡɛð.ə/ /ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑl.təˌɡɛð.ɚ/ /ˈɔl.təˌɡɛð.ɚ/ adv
complètement
without exception; wholly; completely
en même temps quoi qu'il en soit
on the whole; everything considered

altostratus n
altostratus
cloud type

altruism /ˈæl.tɹu.ɪz.əm/ n
altruisme
policy that benefits others' interests

altruist /ˈæltɹu.ɪst/ /ˈɔːltɹu.ɪst/ n
altruiste
person imbued with altruism

altruistic /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ adj
altruiste désintéressé
regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish

altruistic filicide /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk ˈfɪ.lɪ.sʌɪd/ n
filicide altruiste

alum /ˈæl.əm/ n
alun
chemistry: double sulfate

alum /ˈæl.əm/ v
aluner
To steep in, or otherwise impregnate with, a solution of alum; to treat with alum.

alumina /əˈl(j)uːmɪnə/ n
alumine
aluminum oxide

aluminic adj
aluminique
of, relating to or containing aluminium

aluminiferous adj
alunifère
containing aluminium

aluminium /əˈluːmɪnəm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.jəm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.jəm/ /ˌɛl.(j)ɘˈmɘn.jɘm/ n
aluminium
silvery metal

aluminium foil n
papier d'aluminium papier d’alu
very thin, pliable, eaily torn sheet of aluminium

aluminium oxide n
alumine oxyde d'aluminium
alumina, Al₂O₃

aluminothermy n
aluminothermie
the production of a metal from its oxide by heating it with aluminium

aluminous adj
alumineux
of or pertaining to alumina or alum

alumna /əˈlʌmnə/ n
diplômée
a female graduate
a graduate
élève étudiante
a female pupil or student
étudiante
a student

alumnus /əˈlʌmnəs/ n
ancien élève diplômé
a male graduate
diplômé diplômée
a graduate
élève étudiant
a male pupil or student
étudiant étudiante
a student

alunite n
alunite
mineral

alveolar /al.ˈviː.əl.ə/ /ælˈvi.lɚ/ /ælˈvi.əl.ɚ/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.lə/ adj
alvéolaire
formed with the tongue touching or approaching the ridge behind the upper teeth
relating to the jaw ridge
relating to alveolar glands
relating to the lung alveoli

alveolar /al.ˈviː.əl.ə/ /ælˈvi.lɚ/ /ælˈvi.əl.ɚ/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.lə/ n
alvéolaire
alveolar consonant

alveolar ridge n
crête alvéolaire
ridge that forms the borders of the maxilla and the mandible

alveolectomy n
alvéolectomie
surgical reshaping of the alveolar ridge

alveolization n
alvéolisation
the process or result of becoming alveolate

alveolus /alˈviː.əl.əs/ /ælˈvi.əl.əs/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.ləs/ n
alvéoles pulmonaires alvéole
small air sac in the lungs

alvine /ælvaɪn/ /ælvɪn/ adj
alvin
pertaining to the belly or intestines

always /ˈɑl.weɪz/ /ˈɔl.weɪz/ /ˈɔl.wiz/ /ˈɔl.wəz/ /ˈɔləs/ /ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ /ˈɔːl.wɪz/ [-wɪz] [ˈɑɫ.weɪz] [ˈɒː(ɫ)we(ɪ)z] [ˈɔ.wez] [ˈɔˑɪ̯z] adv
toujours
at all times
constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals

alyssum n
alysse
any of several plants, of the genus Alyssum

am I under arrest phraseologicalUnit
suis-je en état d'arrestation?

amadou /ˈæ.mə.duː/ n
amadou
spongy, flammable substance prepared from bracket fungi

amalgam /əˈmæl.ɡəm/ n
amalgame
alloy
combination

amalgamation /əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃən/ n
amalgamation
the production of an alloy of mercury

amanita /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/ n
amanite amanite tue-mouches
mushroom of the genus Amanita

amanuensis /əˌmænjuˈɛnsɪs/ n
copieur secretaire
one employed to take dictation
sténographe
a clerk, secretary or stenographer

amaranth /-ɹænt/ /ˈæməɹænθ/ /ˈæməˌɹænθ/ n
amarante
purplish-red colour
seed of these plants, used as a cereal
amarante amarantacée
herb of the genus Amaranthus

amaretto n
amaretto
a sweet almond-flavoured liqueur

amaryllis /ˌæməˈɹɪlɪs/ n
amaryllis
Amaryllis belladonna

amass /əˈmæs/ v
amasser
to collect into a mass or heap

amateur /ˈæ.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ/ n
amateur amateuse
someone unqualified
amateur amatrice
person attached to a pursuit without pursuing it professionally

amateur radio n
CB
hobby

amateurish /ˈæ.mə.tjʊɚ.ɪʃ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ.ɪʃ/ adj
amateur
reflecting the efforts of an amateur

amathophobia n
amathophobie
fear of dust

amatonormativity n
amatonormativité
societal assumption

amatory /ˈæ.mə.ˌtɔɚ̯.i/ /ˈæ.mə.ˌtɔː.ɹi/ /ˈɑ.mə.tə.ɹi/ [ˈæ.mə.ˌtɔɚ̯.i] [ˈɑː.mə.tə.ɹɪ] adj
amatoire
of or relating to love, especially sexual love

amaurosis /ˌæ.mɔˈɹoʊ.səs/ n
amaurose
blindness that is accompanied by no obvious change to the eye

amaurotic adj
amaurotique
pertaining to or suffering from amaurosis

amaze /əˈmeɪz/ v
stupéfier
to fill (someone) with surprise and wonder

amazed /əˈmeɪzd/ adj
abasourdi stupéfié
astonished; confounded with fear, surprise or wonder

amazement /əˈmeɪz.mənt/ n
stupéfaction stupeur
the condition of being amazed; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear

amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ [əˈmeɪ̯zɪŋ] adj
extraordinaire formidable sensationnel super
possessing uniquely wonderful qualities
étonnant
causing wonder and amazement

amazingly /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/ adv
brillamment incroyablement superbement
wonderfully
incroyablement
difficult to believe
incroyablement étonnamment
to a wonder-inspiring extent

amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæ.mə.zən/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ n
amazone
tall, strong, athletic woman

amazonite /ˈæm.ə.zəˌnaɪt/ n
amazonite
gem

amban n
amban
provincial governor in a semi-independent territory under Chinese rule

ambassador /æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/ /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ /æmˈbæs.əˌdɔɹ/ n
ambassadeur ambassadrice
minister
representative

ambassadress n
ambassadrice
female ambassador
épouse / femme d’un ambassadeur
wife of an ambassador

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ adj
ambré
of a brownish yellow colour

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ n
ambre ambre jaune
fossil resin
couleur d'ambre ambre
colour
feu orange
traffic light colour

ambergris /ˈæm.bə.ɡɹɪs/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹis/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/ n
ambre gris
waxy substance produced by sperm whales

amberjack /ˈæm.bɚ.d͡ʒæk/ n
Sériole couronnée

ambidexterity n
ambidextrie
property

ambidextrous /ˌæm.biˈdɛk.stɹəs/ /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.stɹəs/ adj
ambidextre
having equal ability in both hands

ambigram n
ambigramme
design that reads as the same word or phrase in two different orientations

ambiguate v
ambiguïser
to make more ambiguous

ambiguity /æm.bɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/ /ˌæm.bəˈɡjuː.ə.ti/ n
ambiguïté ambigüité
something liable to more than one interpretation

ambiguous /æmˈbɪ.ɡju.əs/ adj
ambigu à double sens
open to multiple interpretations

ambisonics n
ambisonie

ambit /ˈæmbɪt/ n
champ
area or sphere of control and influence of something
portée
boundary around a building, town, region, etc.

ambition /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/ n
ambition
desire

ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ adj
ambitieux
possessing, or controlled by, ambition
hard to achieve
showy

ambitransitive adj
ambitransitif
able to be used transitively or intransitively

ambivalent /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/ adj
ambivalent
experiencing or expressing opposing feelings

ambiversion /-ʒ(ə)n/ /-ʒən/ /æmbɪˈvɜːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæmbəˈvɚʃən/ n
ambiversion
personality trait having balanced characteristics of both extroversion and introversion

ambivert /-vəːt/ /ˈæmbəˌvɚt/ /ˈæmbɪvɜːt/ n
ambiverti
person who is neither clearly extroverted nor introverted

amble /ˈæm.bəl/ n
amble
an unhurried leisurely walk or stroll

amble /ˈæm.bəl/ v
ambler
of a horse: to move along by using both legs on one side, and then the other
ambler déambuler
to stroll or walk slowly and leisurely

amblyope n
amblyope
person afflicted with amblyopia

amblyopia /æmblɪˈəʊpɪə/ n
amblyopie
dimness or blurring of the eyesight

ambo /ˈæm.bəʊ/ n
ambon
raised platform
ambulancier
informal: ambulance driver

ambrein n
ambréine
fragrant substance derived from ambergris

ambrosia /æmˈbɹoʊʒə/ n
ambroisie
food of gods or delicious foods

ambrosin n
ambrosin
early coin of the Duchy of Milan, bearing the effigy of St. Ambrose

ambulance /ˈæm.bjə.ləns/ /ˈæm.bjəˌlæns/ n
ambulance
emergency vehicle

ambulanceman n
ambulancier
driver of an ambulance

ambulancewoman n
ambulancière
driver of an ambulance

ambulatorial /-bjʊ-/ /ˌam.bjə.ləˈto(ː)ɹ.i.əl/ /ˌam.bjə.ləˈtoɹ.i.əl/ [-ˈto̞ɹ-] adj
marcheur

ambulatory /-bjʊ-/ /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtoɹ.i/ /ˌæm.bjəˈleɪ.tɹi/ adj
ambulatoire
performed on or involving an ambulatory patient or an outpatient
ambulatoire déambulatoire
of, relating to, or adapted to walking

ambulatory /-bjʊ-/ /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtoɹ.i/ /ˌæm.bjəˈleɪ.tɹi/ n
déambulatoire
round walkway encircling the altar

ambuscade /ˈæmbəsˌkeɪd/ n
embuscade
ambush

ambuscade /ˈæmbəsˌkeɪd/ v
embusquer
to lie in wait for, or to attack

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ n
embuscade
attack
troops

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ v
embusquer
to attack by ambush; to waylay
to station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy

ameban adj
amibien
of, pertaining to, or resembling an amoeba

amelia n
amélie
congenital absence of one or more limbs

ameliorate /əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ v
améliorer
to make better

amelioration /əˌmiːliəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
amélioration
improvement

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ /ɑːˈmɛn/ /ˈeɪ.mɛn/ adv
amen
so be it
truly, verily

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ /ɑːˈmɛn/ /ˈeɪ.mɛn/ interjection
amen
expression of strong agreement

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ /ɑːˈmɛn/ /ˈeɪ.mɛn/ n
amen

amenable /əˈmiːnəbəl/ /əˈmɛn.ə.bəl/ adj
conciliant
willing to comply with; agreeable

amend /əˈmɛnd/ v
amender
to make better

amendable adj
amendable
capable of being amended

amendment /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/ n
amendement avenant
correction or addition to a law

amenity /əˈmiːnəti/ /əˈmɛnəti/ n
agrément aménité
pleasantness
commodité
something that makes life easier or more pleasant
équipement
unit of community infrastructure

amenorrhoea /əˌmɛnəˈɹiːə/ /ˌeɪmɛnəˈɹiːə/ n
aménorrhée
lack of a menstrual period

amensalism n
amensalisme
form of symbiosis in which one species is harmed or impeded and the other is unaffected

americium /ˌæməˈɹɪsiəm/ n
américium
chemical element with atomic number 95

amethyst /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ n
améthyste
gem

ametropia n
amétropie
any of several disorders of the eye resulting from faulty refractive ability

amiable /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/ /ˈæ.mi.ə.bəl/ adj
aimable
possessing sweetness of disposition
aimable affable avenant
friendly as an amiable temper or mood

amicable /ˈæ.mɪ.kə.bəl/ adj
amiable amical
showing friendliness or goodwill

amicable number n
nombres amicaux
number theory

amice n
amict
hood, or cape with a hood, formerly worn by the clergy

amid /əˈmɪd/ preposition
au milieu de entre parmi entouré de
surrounded by

amide /ˈeɪ.maɪd/ /ˈæ.maɪd/ /ˈæ.mɪd/ n
amide
organic chemistry: derivative of an oxoacid
amidure
ionic derivative of ammonia

amidst /aˈmɪdst/ /əˈmɪtst/ preposition
au milieu de entre parmi
in the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among

aminal n
amine
organic compound with two amino groups on the same carbon atom

amine /əˈmiːn/ /ˈeɪ.miːn/ /ˈæ.miːn/ /ˈæ.mɪn/ n
amine
organic compound containing an amine functional group

amine oxide n
oxyde d'amine
class of organic compound

amine ylide n
ylure d'ammonium
an ammonium ylide

amino acid n
acide aminé aminoacide
any of the twenty α-amino acids
any organic compound containing amino and carboxylic acid

aminoacidemia n
aminoacidémie
the presence of amino acids in the blood

aminogram n
aminogramme

aminophylline n
aminophylline
bronchodilator comprising theophylline and ethylenediamine

amity /ˈæ.mɪ.ti/ [ˈæ.mɪ.ɾi] n
amitié
friendship

ammeter n
ampèremètre
device that measures an electric current

ammocoete n
ammocète
lamprey larva

ammonemia n
ammoniémie

ammonia /əˈmoʊn.jə/ n
ammoniac ammoniaque
the compound NH₃

ammoniac adj
ammoniacal
relating to ammonia or possessing its properties

ammoniacal /aməˈnʌɪəkəl/ adj
ammonique
pertaining to or containing ammonia

ammoniacum n
gomme ammoniaque
a resin

ammoniagenesis n
ammoniogenèse

ammonic adj
ammoniac ammoniaque
of or pertaining to ammonia

ammonical adj
ammoniac ammoniaque
of or pertaining to ammonia

ammonite /ˈæ.məˌnaɪt/ n
ammonite
cephalopod

ammonitic adj
ammonitique
relating to, or containing, ammonites

ammonitrate n
ammonitrate
nitrogen fertilizer based on ammonium nitrate

ammonium /əˈmoʊni.əm/ n
ammonium
univalent NH₄+ cation

ammonium bisulfate n
bisulfate d'ammonium

ammonium chloride n
chlorure d'ammonium
NH₄Cl

ammonium nitrate n
nitrate d'ammonium
ammonium salt of nitric acid

ammunition /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/ n
munitions munition
articles used in charging firearms

amnesia /æmˈniːz.i.ə/ /æmˈniːʒə/ /ˌæmˈniʒə/ n
amnésie
loss of memory

amnesiac n
amnésique

amnesic /æmˈniːsɪk/ /æmˈniːʒɪk/ adj
amnésique
of, pertaining to, or suffering from amnesia

amnesic /æmˈniːsɪk/ /æmˈniːʒɪk/ n
amnésique
person suffering from amnesia

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ n
amnistie
act of the sovereign power
forgetfulness

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ v
amnistier
to grant a pardon (to a group)

amnicolist /æmˈnɪkəlɪst/ n
riverain

amnicolous adj
amnicole

amniocentesis /ˌamnɪə(ʊ)sɛnˈtiːsɪs/ n
amniocentèse
procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid

amnion /ˈæm.ni.ɑːn/ /ˈæm.nɪ.ɒn/ n
amnios
a fetal membrane of reptiles, birds, and mammals

amniote /ˈam.nɪ.əʊt/ n
amniote
vertebrate having an amnion during the development of the embryo

amniotic fluid n
liquide amniotique
fluid that surrounds a developing embryo or fetus

amniotic sac n
sac amniotique
sac in which foetus develops

amoeba /əˈmiːbə/ n
amibe
member of a genus of unicellular protozoa

amoebiasis n
amœbose
disease caused by parasitic protozoan

among /əˈmɒŋ/ /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition
parmi
mingling or intermixing

amongst /əˈmʌŋst/ preposition
parmi
Used to denote a mingling or intermixing

amorous /ˈæ.mə.ɹəs/ /ˈæ.mɹəs/ adj
amoureux
inclined to love
indicating love or sexual desire
of or relating to, or produced by, love
affected with love

amorously /ˈæ.mə.ɹəs.li/ adv
amoureusement
in an amorous manner

amorphous /eɪˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ /əˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ adj
amorphe
physics: in the non-crystalline state of solid
lacking a definite form or clear shape
being without definite character or nature

amortization /əˌmɔɹtəˈzeɪʃən/ /əˌmɔːtaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /əˌmɔːtəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌæmɚtəˈzeɪʃən/ n
amortissement
process of distributing asset cost

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ n
montant somme
total or sum of items
quantité montant
quantity or volume

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ v
correspondre
to be the same as
monter
to total or evaluate

amoxicillin /əˌmɑk.sɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ /əˌmɒk.sɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ n
amoxicilline
antibiotic

ampelite n
ampélite
carbonaceous alum schist

ampelographic adj
ampélographique
relating to ampelography

ampelography n
ampélographie
science of grapevine cultivars

ampelophagous adj
ampélophage
feeding on grapevines

ampere /ˈæmˌpɛər/ /ˈæmˌpɪər/ /ˌæmˈpɪər/ n
ampère
unit of electrical current

ampere-hour n
ampère-heure
unit of electric charge

amphetamine /æmˈfɛt.ə.miːn/ /æmˈfɛt.əm.ɪn/ n
amphétamine
amphetamine

amphiberingian adj
amphibéringien

amphibian /æmˈfɪbɪən/ n
amphibien batracien
vertebrate

amphibious [æmˈfɪbi.əs] adj
amphibie
capable of functioning on land or in water

amphibole /ˈæm.fɪˌboʊl/ n
amphibole
Any of a large group of similar hydrated double silicate minerals

amphibolic adj
amphibolique
pertaining to or exhibiting amphiboly
resembling or containing amphibole

amphibrach /ˈam.fɪ.bɹak/ n
amphibraque
metrical foot of three syllables

amphictyonic /æmˌfɪktiˈɒnɪk/ adj
amphictyonique
relating to the Amphictyons

amphictyony n
amphictyonie
religious cooperation among ancient Greek city-states

amphihaline adj
amphihalin

amphipodiform adj
amphipodiforme

amphiprostyle adj
amphiprostyle
having columns at either end but not along the sides

amphisbaena /æmfɪsˈbiːnə/ n
amphisbène
mythical serpent having a head at each end of its body
any of the genus Amphisbaena of legless lizards

amphitheatre /ˈæm.fəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæm.pəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæmfiˌθiːətə/ /ˈæmfɪˌθiːətə/ /ˈæmfɪˌθɪətə/ n
amphithéâtre
an open, outdoor theatre

amphitheatrical adj
amphithéâtral
characteristic of an amphitheatre

amphitheatricality n
amphithéâtralité

amphocholeretic adj
amphocholérétique

amphogenic adj
amphogène

amphora /ˈæm.fə.ɹə/ n
amphore
large clay vessel used in ancient Greece and Rome for storing wine and oil

amphoric adj
amphorique
medicine: produced by or indicating a hollow cavity in the lungs

ample /ˈæm.pəl/ adj
ample
large; great in size

amplifiable adj
amplifiable
capable of being amplified

amplification /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
amplification
in genetics
in electronics
in physics
result of amplifying

amplifier /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ə/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ɚ/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪɹ/ n
amplificateur
anything that amplifies
appliance or circuit

amplify /ˈæmp.lɪ.faɪ/ v
amplifier
render larger etc.
increase amplitude

amplitude /ˈæm.plɪ.tud/ n
amplitude
physics: maximum absolute value
maths: maximum absolute value

amplitude modulation n
modulation d'amplitude
method of sending information

amply /ˈæmp.li/ adv
amplement
in an ample manner

ampoule /ˈæm.pjuːl/ /ˈæm.puːl/ n
ampoule
small glass vial hermetically sealed

ampulla of Lorenzini n
ampoule de Lorenzini
electroreceptor found mainly in cartilaginous fish

ampulla of Vater n
ampoule hépatopancréatique
swelling marking the union of the pancreatic duct and the common bile duct

amputate /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/ v
amputer
to surgically remove a body part

amputation /ˌæmpjʊˈteɪʃən/ n
amputation
surgical removal of a limb

amulet /ˈæm.jə.lɪt/ n
amulette
protective charm

amurca n
margine
sediment in olive oil

amuse /əˈmjuːz/ v
amuser divertir
to entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner
to cause laughter

amusement /əˈmjuzmənt/ n
amusement
entertainment

amusement park n
parc d'attractions
commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions

amusia n
amusie
the inability to comprehend or respond to music

amusing /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/ adj
amusant divertissant
entertaining
amusant drôle
funny

amygdala /əˈmɪɡ.də.lə/ n
amygdale cérébrale
region of the brain

amyl /ˈæ.mɪl/ n
amyle
pentyl

amylase /ˈæmɪleɪs/ n
amylase
enzyme, present in saliva, that breaks down carbohydrates such as starch

amyloid adj
amyloïde
containing or resembling starch

amylopectin n
amylopectine
insoluble form of starch

amylose n
amylose
soluble form of starch

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis n
SLA maladie de Charcot maladie de Lou Gehrig sclérose latérale amyotrophique
disease

an /ən/ /ˈæn/ [ˈɛən] article
un une
indefinite article

an apple a day keeps the doctor away /əˈn‿æpəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkips ðə ˈdɑktɚ əˈweɪ/ /əˈn‿æpəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkiːps ðə ˈdɒktəɹ‿əˈweɪ/ proverb
chaque jour une pomme conserve son homme une pomme chaque matin éloigne le médecin
apples are healthy and stave off illnesses

an arm and a leg n
coûter la peau des fesses coûter la peau du cul coûter les yeux de la tête
exorbitant amount

anabolic /ˌænəˈbɑlɪk/ /ˌænəˈbɒlɪk/ adj
anabolique
relating to anabolism

anabolism /ə.ˈnæ.bə.ˌlɪ.zəm/ n
anabolisme
the constructive metabolism of the body

anachronism /əˈnæ.kɹə.nɪ.z(ə)m/ n
anachronisme
chronological mistake
person or thing which seems to belong to a different time

anachronistic /əˌnæk.ɹəˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
anachronique
erroneous in date

anachronistically /əˌnækɹəˈnɪstɪkli/ adv
anachroniquement
in an anachronistic manner

anaclitic /ænəˈklɪtɪk/ adj
anaclitique
emotionally dependent

anacoenosis n
anacénose

anacoluthon /ænəkəˈluːθɒn/ n
anacoluthe
intentional rhetorical structure

anaconda /ˌænəˈkɒndə/ n
anaconda
any of various large nonvenomous snake of the genus Eunectes

anacrusis /anəˈkɹuːsɪs/ n
anacrouse
(music) an unstressed note (or notes) before the first strong beat of a phrase
(prosody) an unstressed syllable at the start of a verse

anadiplosis /ˌænədəˈploʊsɪs/ n
anadiplose
a rhetorical device

anadromous /əˈnad.ɹə.məs/ /əˈnæd.ɹə.məs/ adj
anadrome
of migratory fish

anaerobic /ˌænəˈɹoʊbik/ adj
anaérobique
without oxygen

anaglyph n
anaglyphe
matched pair of images designed to produce a three-dimensional effect

anagram /ˈæ.nə.ɡɹæm/ n
anagramme
word or phrase created by rearranging letters from another word or phrase

anagrammatic adj
anagrammatique
being or relating to an anagram

anagrammatization n
anagrammatisation
transformation of a word into its anagram

anal /ˈeɪ.nəl/ adj
anal
of, related to, intended for or involving the anus
of the stage in psychosexual development

anal beads n
chapelet thaï
sex toy

anal fin n
nageoire anale
fin on the underside of a fish

anal sex n
sexe anal sodomie
sex involving the anus

anal sphincter n
sphincter anal
sphincter surrounding the anus

anal stage n
stade anal

analemma /ˌæn.əˈlɛm.ə/ n
analemme
curve of the Sun's position in the sky throughout the year

analepsis n
analepse
form of flashback

analeptic /ˌænəˈlɛptɪk/ adj
analeptique
that restores or stimulates health

analgesia /ˌæn.əlˈd͡ʒiː.zi.ə/ /ˌæn.əlˈd͡ʒiː.ʒi.ə/ /ˌæn.əlˈd͡ʒiː.ʒə/ n
analgie analgésie
absence of the sense of pain

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.sɪk/ /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/ n
analgésique
medicine that reduces pain

anality n
analité
the state of being anal

anallagmatic adj
anallagmatique
not changed in form by inversion

anally adv
analement
Involving the anus

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ adj
analogique
represented by a continuously variable physical quantity

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ n
analogue
structural derivative

analog clock n
horloge analogique
clock that displays the time using hands

analog stick n
stick analogique
joystick

analogical adj
analogique
analogical

analogically adv
analogiquement
in an analogical manner

analogous /əˈnæl.ə.dʒəs/ /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/ adj
analogue
having analogy; corresponding to something else

analogously /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs.li/ adv
analoguement de façon analogue
in an analogous manner

analogy /əˈnæləd͡ʒi/ n
analogie
relationship of resemblance or equivalence

analphabet /ænˈælfəbɛt/ /ˌæˈnælfəbɛt/ n
analphabète
person who does not know the letters of the alphabet

analysis /æˈnɑ.lə.sɪs/ /əˈnæləsɪs/ /əˈnælɪsɪs/ n
analyse
decomposition into components in order to study
chemistry: process of breaking down a substance or the result of this process
in mathematics
result of such process
logic: proof by deduction from known truths

analyst /ˈænəlɪst/ n
analyste
person who analyses
financial or business analyst
analyste psychanalyste
psychoanalysis practitioner

analyte n
analyte
substance undergoing analysis

analytic /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
analytique
able to analyze
relating to analysis
relating to division into elements or principles
defined in terms of differential calculus
relating to algebra

analytic geometry n
géométrie analytique
subbranch of geometry

analytically /æn.əˈlɪt.ɪk.əl.li/ adv
analytiquement
in an analytical manner

analyticity n
analyticité
the property of being analytic

analytics /ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪks/ n
analytique
application of computer technology, operational research, and statistics to solve problems

analyzability n
analysabilité
the ability to be analyzed

analyzable adj
analysable
able to be analyzed

analyze /ˈæn.lɑɪz/ /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/ /ˈæn.ə.lɑɪz/ [ˈɛən.ə.laɪz] [ˈɛːn.ə.laɪz] v
analyser
to subject to analysis

analyzer n
analyseur
instrument

anamnesis /ˌænæmˈniːsɪs/ n
anamnèse
medical history of a patient
recollection

anamniote n
anamniote

anamorphic /ˌænəˈmɔɹfɪk/ /ˌænəˈmɔːfɪk/ adj
anamorphique
producing distorted images
relating to the gradual lifecycles of certain organisms

anamorphosis n
anamorphose
distorted image that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror

ananym n
ananyme
pseudonym derived by spelling one's name backwards

anapest /ˈæ.nə.piːst/ /ˈæ.nə.pɛst/ n
anapeste
metrical foot

anapestic /ˌæ.nə.ˈpiː.stɪk/ adj
anapestique
of, or relating to, or composed of anapests

anaphase /ˈænəˌfeɪz/ n
anaphase
stage of mitosis and meiosis during which the chromosomes separate

anaphora /ænəˈfɔɹə/ /ənˈæfəɹə/ n
anaphore
repetition of a phrase used for emphasis
linguistics: expression that refers to another expression

anaphoresis n
anaphorèse
movement of electrically charged particles

anaphoric adj
anaphorique
relating to an anaphora

anaphylactic adj
anaphylactique
pertaining to anaphylaxis

anaphylactic shock n
choc anaphylactique
severe allergic reaction

anaphylaxis n
anaphylaxie

anaptyxis /ˌænəpˈtɪksɪs/ n
anaptyxe
epenthesis of a vowel

anarchic /ænˈɑɹ.kɪk/ /ænˈɑː.kɪk/ /əˈnɑɹ.kɪk/ /əˈnɑː.kɪk/ adj
anarchique anarchiste
relating to anarchy

anarchically adv
anarchiquement
anarchically

anarchism /ˈanəkɪz(ə)m/ /ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/ /ˈæˌnɑɹˌkɪzəm/ n
anarchisme
belief that proposes the absence and abolition of government in all forms

anarchist /ˈæn.ɑɹ.kɪst/ /ˈæn.ə.kɪst/ n
anarchiste
believer in anarchism

anarchistic /ˌanəˈkɪstɪk/ /ˌænəɹˈkɪstɪk/ adj
anarchiste
of or relating to anarchism or anarchy

anarcho-capitalism n
anarcho-capitalisme
philosophy that advocates the elimination of the state and a self-regulating free market

anarcho-communism n
anarcho-communisme
form of anarchism advocating the abolition of the state and capitalism

anarcho-communist adj
anarcho-communiste
pertaining or relating to anarcho-communism

anarcho-communist n
anarcho-communiste
proponent of anarcho-communism

anarcho-syndicalism n
anarcho-syndicalisme
A branch or field of anarchy that focuses on the abolition of capitalism

anarchy /ˈæn.ɑɹ.ki/ /ˈæn.ə.ki/ [ˈɛən.ɑɹ.ki] n
anarchie
absence of any form of political authority or government
political disorder and confusion

anastigmatic adj
anastigmatique
free from astigmatism

anastomotic adj
anastomotique
pertaining to anastomosis

anastrophe n
anastrophe
switching in the syntactical order of words

anastylosis n
anastylose
reassembly of ruined monuments

anatase /ˈænəˌteɪs/ /ˈænəˌteɪz/ n
anatase
mineral

anathema /əˈnæθəmə/ n
anathème
ban or curse

anathematic adj
anathématique
having the characteristic of anathema

anathematism n
anathématisme
formula of words

anatid n
anatidé
any member of the Anatidae

anational adj
anational anationale
not national

anatomical /æn.ə.ˈtɒm.ɪ.kəl/ /æn.ə.ˈtɔm.ɪ.kəl/ /æn.əˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/ adj
anatomique
Of or relating to anatomy or dissection

anatomical snuffbox n
tabatière anatomique
deepening on the hand

anatomically adv
anatomiquement
pertaining to anatomy

anatomy /əˈnæt.ə.mi/ n
anatomie
art of studying the different parts of any organized body

anatoxin n
anatoxine
toxoid
neurotoxin produced by cyanobacteria

anatta n
anâtman anātman
idea that there is no separate self or soul

ancestor /ˈæn.sɛs.tə/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/ n
ancêtre
one from whom a person is descended

ancestral /ænˈsɛs.təɹ.əl/ /ænˈsɛs.tɹəl/ adj
ancestral
pertaining to ancestors

ancestry /ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/ n
ascendance
condition as to ancestors

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ n
ancre
tool to moor a vessel into sea bottom
présentateur speaker
(TV) anchorman or anchorwoman

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ v
ancrer
to hold an object to a fixed point

anchor's aweigh interjection
larguez les amarres
nautical response

anchorage /ˈæŋkəɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
ancrage
place for anchoring

anchorite n
anachorète
one who lives in seclusion

anchorwoman n
présentatrice speakerine
female anchorperson

anchovy /ænˈt͡ʃoʊ.vi/ /ænˈt͡ʃəʊ.vi/ /ˈæn.t͡ʃə.vi/ /ˈæn.t͡ʃəʊ.vi/ n
anchois
small saltwater fish

ancient /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/ adj
ancien
existent or occurring in time long past
history: relating to antiquity
ancien antique
having lasted from a remote period
antique

ancient Near Eastern adj
proche-oriental ancien
of or pertaining to the Ancient Near East

ancient Roman adj
romain antique
of or pertaining to Ancient Rome

ancient grain n
grain ancien
cereal or pseudocereal minimally changed by breeding

ancient history n
Antiquité
period of history
histoire ancienne
not worth discussing any more

ancientness n
ancienneté
State or quality of being ancient

ancillary /ænˈsɪl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈæns.əˌlɛɹ.iː/ adj
ancillaire auxiliaire secondaire subordonné
subordinate, secondary, auxiliary, accessory

ancillary /ænˈsɪl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈæns.əˌlɛɹ.iː/ n
accessoire
thing
aide à la personne boy domestique employé de maison serviteur
person

and /n̩/ /n̩d/ /æn/ /ænd/ /ən/ /ənd/ /ɛn/ /ɛnd/ conjunction
et
used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera
used at the end of a list to indicate the last item
used to show causation
et et puis
used to string together sentences or sentence fragments in chronological order

and a partridge in a pear tree /ænd ə ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ ən ə ˌpɛɚ ˈtɹi/ /ænd ə ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ ɪn ə ˌpɛə ˈtɹiː/ phraseologicalUnit
alouette
used at the end of a list of items to emphasize its length

and all phraseologicalUnit
et ainsi de suite et cætera et tout et tout et tout et tout le reste
idiomatic: including every item associated with preceding item or items
et tout le tremblement tout ça
idiomatic: used to suggest certain unstated relevant implications or what has been stated

and change phraseologicalUnit
et des et des broquilles et des brouettes et des poussières
and some quantity, but less than the increment to the next round number

and how /ˈænd ˈhaʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
assurément et comment un peu mon neveu
strong confirmation of preceding

and so forth phraseologicalUnit
et ainsi de suite et cetera etc. et tout et tout
indicates that a list continues in a similar manner

and the like phraseologicalUnit
et ainsi de suite et compagnie et patin-couffin et tout le tintouin
and the like

and then some phraseologicalUnit
c'est rien de le dire et pas qu'un peu
confirming the preceding utterance

and whatnot phraseologicalUnit
et compagnie et tout le bataclan et tout le toutim et tutti quanti
and whatnot

and/or /ˈændɔː(ɹ)/ conjunction
et/ou
inclusive "or"

andalusite n
andalousite
mineral

andesite /ˈæn.dəˌsaɪt/ /ˈæn.dɪˌsaɪt/ n
andésite
any of a class of fine-grained intermediate igneous rock

andiron /ˈændaɪə(ɹ)n/ n
chenet
a utensil for supporting wood while burning

andragogic adj
andragogique
relating to andragogy

andragogy /ˈan.dɹə.ɡɒ.dʒi/ /ˈan.dɹə.ɡɒ.ɡi/ n
andragogie
methods used to teach adults

andrewsarchus n
andrewsarchus
prehistoric mammal

andro adj
andro

androcephalous adj
androcéphale
having a human head

androcracy n
androcratie
government or rule by men

androdynamic adj
androdyname

androecium n
androcée
set of stamens

androgen n
androgène
androgen

androgenic adj
androgénique
androgenic

androgenism n
androgénisme
effect of androgens in the body

androgenous /ænˈdɹɑd͡ʒ.ən.əs/ adj
androgène

androgyne /ˈæn.dɹə.d͡ʒaɪn/ n
androgyne
a person who is androgynous
androgynous plant

androgynous /ænˈdɹɑd͡ʒ.ən.əs/ /ænˈdɹɒd͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/ adj
androgyne asexué
pertaining to a characteristic that is not definitively of either sex
androgyne hermaphrodite
possessing qualities of both sexes

androgyny /ænˈdɹɑd͡ʒəni/ /ænˈdɹɒdʒəni/ n
androgynie
having traits of both male and female genders
appearing to be neither feminine nor masculine
hermaphroditism

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ adj
androïde
possessing human qualities

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ n
androïde
robot with human form

andrologist n
andrologue
person who studies andrology

andrology n
andrologie
branch of medicine concerned with male diseases

andropause n
andropause
male equivalent of the menopause

androphobe n
androphobe
one who fears or is averse to men

androphobia n
androphobie
fear of men

androsphinx /ˈændɹəsˌfɪŋks/ n
androsphinx
A sphinx with the head of a man

anecdotal /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtl̩/ adj
anecdotique
relating to or of the nature of an anecdote

anecdotally adv
anecdotiquement
in an anecdotal manner

anecdote /ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/ n
anecdote
short account of an incident

anecdotist n
anecdotier anecdotiste anecdotière
one whoe relates anecdotes

anecic adj
anécique
of earthworms: building deep vertical burrows and surfacing to feed

anecumene n
érème
all uninhabited parts of the world

anelace /ˈæ.nəˌleɪs/ n
anelace
medieval long dagger

anemia /əˈnimi.ə/ n
anémie
medical condition with decreased oxygen transport

anemic /ʌˈni.mɪk/ adj
anémique
of or pertaining to anemia

anemograph n
anémographe
anemometer that makes a graphical recording

anemometer /ænɪˈmɑmətɚ/ /ænɪˈmɒmətə/ /ænɪˈmɒmɪtə/ n
anémomètre
an instrument for measuring and recording the speed of the wind

anemometric adj
anémométrique
relating to anemometry

anemone /əˈnɛm.ə.ni/ /əˈnɛn.ə.mi/ n
anémone
any plant of genus Anemone

anemonin n
anémonine
acrid toxic substance obtained from some species of anemone

anemoscope n
anémoscope
an instrument that shows the direction of the wind

anepigraphic adj
anépigraphe
without a legend or inscription

aneroid /ˈænəɹɔɪd/ adj
anéroïde
not using or containing fluid

aneroid barometer n
anéroïde
barometer that doesn’t use fluid

anesthesia /ˌæn.əsˈti.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθiːz.i.ə/ n
anesthésie anæsthésie
loss of bodily sensation

anesthesiologist n
anesthésiste anesthésiologue
physician specializing in anesthesiology

anesthesiology n
anesthésiologie
science of administering anaesthetics

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/ /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
anesthésique
reducing pain sensitivity

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/ /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ n
anesthésie
a substance for the reduced perception of pain

anesthetist n
anesthésiste
person who gives an anesthetic

anesthetization n
anesthésation anesthésie
an administration of anesthesia

anesthetize /æˈniːs.θə.taɪz/ /əˈniːs.θə.taɪz/ /əˈnɛs.θə.taɪz/ /əˈnɛs.θɪ.taɪz/ v
anesthésier
administer anesthesia

anestrus n
anœstrus
sexual respite in between breeding periods

anethical adj
anéthique

aneugenic adj
aneugène
that induces aneuploidy

aneurysm /ˈan.jʊɹ.ɪz.əm/ /ˈæn.jəɹ.ɪz.əm/ n
anévrisme anévrysme
abnormal blood-filled swelling

anew /əˈnjuː/ /əˈnu/ adv
à nouveau derechef
again

angel /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒɛl/ /ˈæn.d͡ʒəl/ n
ange
messenger from a deity
in Christian angelology, the lowest order of angels
selfless person

angel hair n
capelli d'angelo capellini cheveux d'ange
very thin type of pasta

angel investor n
investisseur providentiel
angel investor

angel maker n
faiseur d'anges faiseuse d'anges
illicit abortionist

angel of death n
ange de la mort
personification of death in fiction and in art

angel passes phraseologicalUnit
un ange passe
used to denote an awkward pause

angel shark n
squatine
a member of the unusual genus Squatina of sharks

angel wings n
bugne merveille oreillette
crisp pastry in the form of twisted ribbons dusted with sugar

angelic /ænˈd͡ʒɛlɪk/ adj
angélique
belonging to, proceeding from, or resembling an angel

angelica n
angélique
candied stem
plants of genus Angelica

angelically /ænˈd͡ʒɛlɪkli/ adv
angéliquement
in an angelic manner

angelism n
angélisme
doctrine

angelist n
angéliste
a proponent of angelism

angelology n
angélologie
study of angels

angels dancing on the head of a pin n
le sexe des anges querelle byzantine sexe des anges
arcane intellectual speculation

angels' share n
part des anges
Portion of alcohol lost during aging

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ n
colère rage courroux fureur ire
strong feeling of displeasure, hostility or antagonism towards someone or something

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ v
fâcher mettre en colère encolérer
to cause such a feeling of antagonism
se mettre en colère
to become angry

angina pectoris /ænˈdʒaɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ /ˈændʒɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ n
angine de poitrine
intermittent chest pain

angio- prefix
angio-
relating to blood vessels or lymph vessels

angiogenesis /andʒɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
angiogenèse
The formation and development of new blood vessels

angiogenic adj
angiogénétique
relating to angiogenesis

angioma n
angiome
benign tumor

angioneurotic adj
angionévrotique
pertaining to, or affecting blood vessels and nerves

angioplasty /ˈæn.d͡ʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/ n
angioplastie
widening of a blood vessel

angioscope n
angioscope
instrument for examining capillary vessels

angiosperm /ˈæn.d͡ʒi.əˌspɝm/ n
angiosperme
member of plant group

angiotenic /ˌænd͡ʒioʊˈtɛnɪk/ adj
angioténique
thought to stretch the blood vessels

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ n
angle
geometrical figure
measure of such a figure
angle coin
corner where two walls intersect
angle point de vue
viewpoint

angle bracket n
chevron
type of bracket

angle grinder n
disqueuse meuleuse meuleuse d'angle
power tool

angle of attack n
incidence
angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the airflow over it

angle of incidence n
angle d'incidence
angle that a straight line makes with the normal of a surface
calage
angle between a wing or horizontal stabilizer and the axis of fuselage

angler /ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ/ n
pêcheur à la ligne
person who fishes with a hook and line

anglerfish /ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ/ /ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/ n
baudroie
fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes

anglicisation /ˌæŋ.ɡlɪ.saɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡlɪ.səˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
anglicisation
process of anglicising

anglicise /ˈæŋɡlɪsaɪz/ v
angliciser
make English
become English

anglicised /ˈæŋ.lɪ.saɪzd/ adj
anglicisé
in a form similar to English

anglicism /ˈæŋɡləˌsɪzəm/ n
anglicisme
word or other feature borrowed from English to another language

angora /æŋˈɡɔːɹə/ n
lapin angora
subspecies of the European rabbit

angry /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
fâché en colère furieux énervé
displaying anger

angst /æŋ(k)st/ n
angoisse
emotional turmoil
angoisse existentielle
feeling of acute anxiety or apprehension

angstrom /ˈæŋstɹəm/ /ˈæŋstɹʌm/ /ˈɔŋstɹəm/ n
ångström aangström angström
a very small unit of length, 10−10 m

anguilliform adj
anguilliforme
shaped like an eel

anguiped n
anguipède
mythological creature that had serpents in place of legs

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ n
affres de la mort angoisse de la mort calvaire croix
extreme pain

angular /-lɑɹ/ /ˈæŋ.ɡju.lɚ/ adj
angulaire anguleux
relating to or forming an angle; sharp-cornered
anguleux
figurative: sharp and stiff in character

angular acceleration n
accélération angulaire
rate of change of angular velocity

angular mil n
millième
unit of angular measurement

angular momentum n
moment angulaire
angular momentum

angular velocity n
vitesse angulaire
angle turned in a given time

anhedonia /ˌan.hɪˈdəʊ.nɪə/ /ˌæn.hiˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ n
anhédonie
inability to feel pleasure

anhelation /ænhɪˈleɪʃn̩/ /ˌænhəˈleɪʃən/ n
anhélation
breathing difficulty

anhinga n
anhinga d'Amérique
Anhinga anhinga

anhistous adj
anhiste
without definite structure

anhydrase n
anhydrase
enzyme

anhydride n
anhydride
Compound formally derived from another by loss of water molecule

anhydrite n
anhydrite
saline evaporite

anhydrobiosis n
anhydrobiose
form of cryptobiosis

anhydrous adj
anhydre
having no water

anhygroscopic adj
tendance à rester sèche ou anhydre
Tending to remain dry or anhydrous

aniconism /ænˈaɪkənɪzəm/ n
aniconisme
conviction that artists should not depict religious figures

aniline n
aniline
the simplest aromatic amine

anilingus /ˌeɪnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/ n
anilinctus anulingus
oral stimulation of the anus

anilism n
anilisme
aniline poisoning

animacy n
animacité animéité
quality of being animate

animadversion /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/ /ˌænɪmædˈvɝːʃən/ /ˌænɪmædˈvɝːʒən / n
blâme critique reprobation
criticism, a critical remark

animal /ˈæn.ə.məl/ /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ adj
animal
of animals
unhindered by social codes

animal /ˈæn.ə.məl/ /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ n
animal bête
organism
organism other than human
bête animal
person who behaves wildly

animal feed n
alimentation animale
material prepared as feed for domestic or farm animals

animal husbandry n
élevage
management and care of farm animals

animal kingdom n
règne animal
Regnum Animalia

animal magnetism n
magnétisme animal
magnetic fluid or ethereal medium said to reside in the bodies of animate beings

animal rights n
droits des animaux
fundamental rights for animals

animalcule /ænɪˈmælkjuːl/ /ˌænəˈmælˌkjul/ n
animalcule
microscopic aquatic animal, including protozoa and rotifers

animalculist /anɪˈmalkjʊlɪst/ n
animalculiste

animality n
animalité
characteristic of animality

animaloid adj
animaloïde

animate /ˈæn.ə.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ə.mət/ /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mət/ adj
animé
in grammar

animate /ˈæn.ə.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ə.mət/ /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mət/ v
animer
to impart motion or its appearance

animated /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/ adj
animé
endowed with life

animated cartoon n
dessin animé
any of several types of film/movie, the frames of which are drawn by hand

animation /æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
animation
causing images to appear to move
animation invigoration
the act of animating

animator /ˈænɪˌmeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
animateur animatrice
one who animates something
one who creates an animation

anime /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mə/ n
animé anime
an animated work originated in Japan

animism /ˈænɪmɪzəm/ n
animisme
belief in spirits

animist n
animiste
believer in animism

animosity /æn.əˈmɑs.ɪ.ti/ n
animosité
violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike

anion /ˈænˌaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈænˌaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈænˌaɪ.ən/ n
anion
negatively charged ion

anionic adj
anionique
pertaining to an anion

anionicity n
anionicité
the quality of being anionic

anise /æˈnis/ /əˈnis/ /əˈniːz/ /ˈæn.ɪs/ n
anis
plant

aniseed /ˈæ.nɪ.sid/ n
graine d'anis
the seed-like fruit of the anise

aniso- /əˌnaɪsə(ʊ)/ prefix
aniso-
unequal

anisocoria /-ˈkoʊɹ-/ /ænˌaɪsəˈkɔɹ i ə/ /ˌænaɪ-/ n
anisocorie
unequal size of the pupils

anisodont adj
anisodonte

anisomorphism n
anisomorphisme
differences between two languages

anisotomous adj
anisotome

anisotropic adj
anisotrope
exhibiting anisotropy

anisotropy n
anisotropie
the property of being directionally dependent

ankerite /ˈɑŋkɚˌaɪt/ n
ankérite
any of a group of mixed carbonate minerals

ankh /æŋk/ /ɑŋk/ /ɑːŋk/ n
ankh ânkh
cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top

ankle /ˈæŋ.kəl/ n
cheville
joint between foot and leg

ankle boot n
bottine
ankle-high boot

ankle monitor n
bracelet électronique
device individuals under house arrest are often required to wear

anklebone /ˈaŋk(ə)lbəʊn/ n
astragale os astragale talus
bone of the ankle

anklet n
bracelet de cheville chaîne de cheville jambelet
a bracelet at the ankle

ankylosaurus /ˌæŋkəloʊˈsɔːrəs/ n
ankylosaure
large herbivorous dinosaur of the Cretaceous

ankylose v
ankyloser
to cause bony structures to fuse or stiffen as a result of ankylosis

ankylosing spondylitis n
spondylarthrite ankylosante
arthritis disease

ankylosis n
ankylose
the growing together of bones

annalist /ˈænəlɪst/ n
annaliste
writer of annals

annals /ˈæn.əlz/ n
annales
historical records; chronicles
a relation of events

annatto n
rocou rocouyer roucou
plant Bixa orellana
rocou roucou
dye

anneal /əˈniːl/ v
recuire
to subject to great heat and then cooling

annealing n
recuit
act of heating solid metal or glass

annelid n
annélide annélidé
annelid

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ n
annexe
addition or extension to a building
addition, an extension

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ v
annexer
to add something to another, to incorporate into

annexation n
annexion
addition or incorporation of something

annexationism n
annexionisme
tendency to annex territories

annihilate /əˈnaɪə.leɪt/ v
annihiler anéantir réduire à néant
to reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate

annihilation /əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
annihilation
act of reducing to nothing
(physics) process of a particle and its corresponding antiparticle combining to produce energy

anniversary /ˌænəˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ n
anniversaire
day an exact number of years since an event
anniversaire de mariage
wedding anniversary

annotate /ˈanəteɪt/ v
annoter
to add annotation

annotation /ˈænəteɪʃən/ n
annotation
comment added to a text
critical or explanatory commentary or analysis
information relating to the genetic structure of sequences of bases
process of writing a comment or commentary
commentaire
metadata added to a document or program

announce /əˈnaʊn(t)s/ /əˈnaʊns/ /ˈæ.naʊns/ v
annoncer
give public notice
declare by judicial sentence

announcement /əˈnaʊns.mɛnt/ n
annonce
that which conveys what is announced
content
annoncement annonce
act

announcer /əˈnaʊnsə/ /əˈnaʊnsɚ/ n
présentateur speaker annonceur
announcer
présentateur speaker speakerine annonceur annonceuse présentatrice
TV or radio announcer

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ n
ennui
feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ v
embêter ennuyer gêner agacer asticoter
to disturb or irritate

annoyance /əˈnɔɪəns/ n
agacement désagrément irritation
ennui
the psychological state of being annoyed or irritated
ennui nuisance
that which annoys amd cause a status of annoyance

annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/ adj
fâché contrarié vexé
troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked; vexed

annoying /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/ v
ennuyeux irritant ennuyant agaçant énervant
causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious

annual /ˈæn.ju.əl/ /ˈæn.jəl/ adj
annuel
happening once a year

annual accounts n
comptes annuels
(accounting)

annual general meeting n
assemblée générale annuelle
meeting held each year

annual report n
rapport annuel rapport de gestion
company report of activities for the preceding year

annuality n
annualité
the condition of being annual

annualization n
annualisation
the process of annualizing

annually /ˈæn.ju.ə.li/ /ˈæn.jʊə.li/ adv
annuellement
once every year

annuity /əˈn(j)uɪti/ n
annuité rente
right to receive amounts of money regularly

annul /əˈnʌl/ v
annuler
formally revoke the validity of

annular /ˈænjələ/ /ˈænjəlɚ/ /ˈænjʊlə/ adj
annulaire
having the form of a ring

annulment /əˈnʌl.mənt/ n
annulation
legal invalidation of a marriage
invalidation; declaration of something as being invalid
annulation nullification
act or instance of annulling

annulus /-li/ /ˈænjəlaɪ/ /ˈænjələs/ /ˈænjʊlaɪ/ /ˈænjʊləs/ n
anneau
remnants of a partial veil which leaves a ring on the stem of a mushroom
ring of light in a celestial body, especially when caused by an annular eclipse
ring- or donut-shaped area or structure
couronne
region in a plane between two concentric circles of different radii

annunciate /əˈnʌnsɪeɪt/ v
annoncer
announce

annunciation n
annonciation
act of annunciating

annus mirabilis /ˌanəs mɪˈɹɑːbɪlɪs/ n
annus mirabilis
year that includes significant and fateful events

anoa /əˈnoʊə/ n
anoa
small Indonesian water buffalo

anocracy n
anocratie
political system which is neither fully democratic nor fully autocratic

anode /ˈæn.oʊd/ /ˈæn.əʊd/ n
anode
the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs
the electrode through which current flows into a cell

anodic adj
anodique
relating to an anode

anodontia n
anodontie
congenital absence of teeth

anodyne /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/ adj
apaisant
soothing or relaxing

anodyne /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/ n
analgésique
any medicine or other agent that relieves pain
calmant
a source of relaxation or comfort

anoint /əˈnɔɪnt/ v
oindre
to apply oil to or to pour oil upon
oindre enduire étaler étendre
to smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance

anointed /ə.ˈnɔɪn.tɪd/ n
oint
a person who has been anointed, especially for religious reasons

anointment n
onction
act

anomalous /əˈnɑmələs/ /əˈnɒmələs/ /əˈnɔmələs/ adj
anormal anomal
deviating from the normal

anomaly /əˈnɑ.mə.li/ /əˈnɒm.ə.lɪ/ /əˈnɔm.ə.lɪ/ n
anomalie
deviation from norm
dated: an irregularity or inconsistency
astronomy: any of various angular distances
science: any event, big or small, out of the ordinary
biological defect or malformation

anomic /əˈnoʊ.mɪk/ /əˈnɑm.ɪk/ /əˈnɒm.ɪk/ /əˈnəʊ.mɪk/ adj
anomique
socially disorganized, disoriented or alienated

anomie /a.noʊ̯.ˈmi/ /ˈæn.ə.mi/ n
anomie
alienation or social instability

anomocarpous adj
anomocarpe

anon /əˈnɑn/ /əˈnɒn/ adv
tantôt tout de suite
straight away, at once

anonym n
anonyme
anonymous person

anonymity /ænəˈnɪmɪti/ n
anonymat
the quality or state of being anonymous

anonymization n
anonymisation
act of making anonymous

anonymize v
anonymiser
make or render anonymous

anonymous /əˈnɒnəməs/ adj
anonyme
of unknown name; whose name is withheld
without any name (of responsible agent) acknowledged
wanting a name, not named and determined
lacking individuality
without consideration of prestige, title, rank or background

anonymous class n
classe anonyme

anonymous pipe n
canal de communication tube anonyme
communication channel

anonymously /əˈnɒnəməsli/ adv
anonymement
in an anonymous manner

anopheles /əˈnɒfɪliːz/ n
anophèle
member of the Anopheles genus of mosquitos

anopia n
manque de vision
medical condition

anorak /ˈænəɹæk/ n
anorak
heavy weatherproof jacket

anorexia /ænəˈɹɛksi.ə/ n
anorexie
loss of appetite

anorexia nervosa n
anorexie mentale
disorder

anorexic /ænəˈɹɛksɪk/ n
anorexique
someone suffering from anorexia nervosa

anorgasmic adj
anorgasmique
unable to achieve orgasm

anorthosite n
anorthosite
a phaneritic, intrusive igneous rock

anosmia /æˈnɑːzmiːə/ /æˈnɒzmiə/ n
anosmie
inability to smell

anosmic /æˈnɒzmɪk/ adj
anosmique
having anosmia

anosmic /æˈnɒzmɪk/ n
anosmique
person having anosmia

anosognosia n
anosognosie
inability of a person to recognize personal defects

another /æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/ determiner
plus un de plus
one more, in addition to a former number
un autre autre
not the same; different

another day, another dollar proverb
métro, boulot, dodo
Life goes on, and it is necessary to work to earn money

anovulation n
anovulation
lack of ovulation

anovulatory adj
anovulatoire
characterized by a lack of ovulation

anoxaemia n
anoxyhémie
critical lack of oxygen in blood

anoxia /ænˈɑk.si.ə/ /ænˈɒk.sɪ.ə/ /æˈnɑk-/ /æˈnɒk-/ n
anoxie
condition in which a body tissue or an environment is severely or totally deprived of oxygen

anoxic /ˌæ.ˈnɑːk.sɪk/ adj
anoxique
lacking oxygen

answer /ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] [ˈeːnsə ~ ˈɛːnsə] [ˈɐːnsə] n
réponse
response
reply to email
réponse solution
solution

answer /ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] [ˈeːnsə ~ ˈɛːnsə] [ˈɐːnsə] v
répondre
to make a reply or response to

answer back v
répondre
to reply impertinently; to talk back

answer to v
répondre à être responsable devant qn.
to be responsible to

answering machine n
répondeur
device that automatically records voice mail

ant /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɛnt/ [eənt] [ɛənt] n
fourmi
insect

antacid /ænˈtæsɪd/ adj
antiacide
counteracting acidity

antacid /ænˈtæsɪd/ n
antiacide
agent reducing acidity

antagonism /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/ n
antagonisme
strong dislike

antagonist /ænˈtæɡənɪst/ n
antagoniste
main character or force opposing the protagonist
opponent

antagonistic /æn.tæ.ɡə.ˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
antagonique
contending

antagonize v
contrarier antagoniser
to oppose

ante /ˈænti/ n
mise
in games

ante /ˈænti/ v
miser
To pay the ante in poker

anteater /ˈæntˌitɚ/ /ˈæntˌiːtə/ n
fourmilier
mammal

antebellum /ˌæn.tiˈbɛl.əm/ adj
[[d']][[avant-guerre]]
of a period of time prior to a war

antecedence /ænˈtɛsɪdəns/ n
antécédence
act of preceding

antecedent /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/ adj
antécédent
earlier in time or order

antecedent /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/ n
antécédent
any thing that precedes another thing
conditional part of a hypothetical proposition
word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun
ascendant
ancestor

antecedently adv
antécédemment
in an antecedent manner

antechamber /ˈæn.tiˌt͡ʃeɪm.bə/ /ˈæn.tiˌt͡ʃeɪm.bɚ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌt͡ʃeɪm.bə/ n
antichambre
small room

anteconsonantal adj
antéconsonantique

antedate /ˈæntiˌdeɪt/ v
antidater
To assign a date earlier than the actual date; to backdate

antediluvian /-tə-/ /ˌæn.ti.dəˈlu.vi.ən/ /ˌæn.tə(ˌ)daɪˈlu.vi.ən/ /ˌæn.tɪ.dɪˈluː.vɪ.ən/ [-ɾi-] [-ɾə-] adj
antédiluvien
of animals and plants: long extinct
belonging or pertaining to, or existing in, the time prior to the great flood described in Genesis
of attitudes, ideas, etc.: extremely old-fashioned, especially to a laughable extent

anteflexion n
antéflexion
a forward bending or an organ, especially of the uterus

antegrammatical adj
antégrammatical
prior to the formation of a grammar

antelope /ˈæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ n
antilope
mammal of the family Bovidae

antenatal adj
anténatal
before birth

antenna /ænˈtɛn.ə/ n
antenne
feeler organ

antepenultimate adj
antépénultième
two before the last

anterior /anˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ænˈtɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
antérieur
anatomy: nearer the forward end

anterior chamber n
chambre antérieure de l'œil
space between cornea and iris

anterior cruciate ligament n
ligament croisé antérieur

anterograde adj
antérograde
medicine: moving or occurring in the normal forward or downstream direction of
medicine: taking place immediately after a traumatic event

anterograde amnesia n
amnésie antérograde
inability to remember new information

anthelmintic /ænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/ adj
anthelmintique
destructive to parasitic intestinal worms

anthem /ˈæn.təm/ /ˈæn.θəm/ n
hymne
hymn of praise or loyalty
national anthem

anthemol n
anthémol

anther /ˈæn.θə/ /ˈæn.θɚ/ n
anthère
pollen-bearing part of the stamen of a flower

antheridium n
anthéridie
bryophyte organ producing male gametes

anthill /ˈænt.hɪl/ n
fourmilière termitière
home of ants and termites

anthocyanin n
anthocyane
any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments

anthologist /ænˈθɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
anthologiste
person who anthologises

anthology /ænˈθɑləd͡ʒi/ /ænˈθɒlədʒi/ n
anthologie florilège
collection of literary works

anthophagous adj
anthophage
that feeds on flowers

anthoxanthin n
anthoxanthine
any of a group of water-soluble flavonoid pigments found in plants

anthracene n
anthracène
tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

anthraciferous adj
anthracifère
yielding anthracite

anthracite /ˈænθɹəˌsaɪt/ n
anthracite
type of coal

anthracitic adj
anthraciteux
pertaining to, or composed of, anthracite

anthraquinone /-ˈkwaɪnoʊn/ /ˌænθrəkwɪˈnoʊn/ n
anthraquinone
tricyclic quinone

anthrax /ˈæn.θɹæks/ n
charbon maladie du charbon
disease

anthro n
anthro
An anthropomorphic character.

anthropic /ænˈθɹɒp.ɪk/ adj
anthropique
of or pertaining to mankind or humans

anthropic principle n
principe anthropique
explanation for the nature of the universe

anthropization n
anthropisation
transformation or adaptation of the environment to meet the needs of humans

anthropize v
anthropiser
to adapt by human activity

anthropocentric adj
anthropocentrique
giving preference to humans

anthropocentricity n
anthropocentricité
The quality of being anthropocentric

anthropocentrism /ˌæn.θɹə.poʊˈsɛn.tɹɪz.m/ n
anthropocentrisme
viewpoint

anthropodermic adj
anthropodermique

anthropogenic /ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk/ adj
anthropique
having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature

anthropogeny n
anthropogénie
study of human origins and development

anthropography n
anthropographie
that branch of anthropology

anthropoid /ˈænθɹəpɔɪd/ n
anthropoïde
an anthropoid animal

anthropolatry n
anthropolâtrie
worship of men

anthropological /æn.θɹə.pə.ˈlɑd͡ʒikəl/ adj
anthropologique
relating to anthropology

anthropologically adv
anthropologiquement
in a manner which pertains to anthropology

anthropologist /ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌæn.θɹəˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
anthropologue
one who is versed in anthropology

anthropology /ˌænθɹəˈpɑːləd͡ʒi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒləd͡ʒi/ n
anthropologie
the study of humanity
the theological study of humanity

anthropometric adj
anthropométrique
of or relating to anthropometry

anthropometry /ænθɹəˈpɒmɪtɹɪ/ n
anthropométrie
science of measuring the human body

anthropomorphic /ænθɹɒpəˈmɔɹfɪk/ [ˌæ̃n̪θɹ̠əpʰəˈmɔɹ̠fɪ̈k] adj
anthropomorphe
having the form of a person
anthropomorphe anthropomorphique
given human attributes

anthropomorphism /ˌænθɹəpəˈmɔɹfɪzəm/ n
anthropomorphisme
the attribution or ascription of human characteristics to something not human

anthropomorphize /ˌanθrəpəˈmɔːfʌɪz/ v
anthropomorphiser
attribute human qualities

anthroponym n
anthroponyme
name of a person

anthropophagy /ˌæn.θɹə.ˈpɒ.fə.d͡ʒi/ n
anthropophagie
the practice of eating human flesh

anthropophobia n
anthropophobie
fear of human beings

anthroposophic /ˌænθɹəpəˈsɑfɪk/ /ˌænθɹəpəˈsɒfɪk/ adj
anthroposophique
of, or pertaining to anthroposophy

anthroposophist /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfɪst/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒsəfɪst/ n
anthroposophe
proponent of anthroposophy

anthroposphere /anθɹɒpəsfɪɚ/ n
anthroposphère
part of the environment made or modified by humans

anthropotoponym n
anthropotoponyme
placename derived from the name of a person

anthumous adj
anthume

anti- /ˈæn.ti/ /ˈæn.tɪ/ /ˈænˌtaɪ/ /ˈænˌtiː/ prefix
anti-
against, hostile to

anti-American adj
antiaméricain anti-américain
opposing America

anti-Americanism n
antiaméricanisme
the fear or dislike of the United States or American people, policies, culture or government

anti-Boulangist adj
antiboulangiste

anti-Catalanism n
anticatalanisme
hostility against Catalans

anti-Christian adj
antichrétien
opposed to Christians or Christianity

anti-European adj
antieuropéen
disliking Europe or Europeans
opposing European integration and the European Union

anti-Europeanism n
antieuropéanisme

anti-Gaullist adj
antigaulliste

anti-German adj
anti-allemand
against Germans or Germany

anti-Islamic adj
antifoulard antimusulman
hostile against Islam or Muslims

anti-Japanese adj
anti-japonais antijaponais
opposing the Japanese

anti-Jew n
anti-Juif anti-Juive anti-juif anti-juive antijuif antijuive
anti-Jew

anti-Jewish adj
anti-juif antijuif
opposed to Jews

anti-Putinism pn
antipoutinisme
opposition to Putin

anti-Semite /ˌæntaɪ-/ /ˌæntiˈsiːmaɪt/ /ˌæntiˈsɛmaɪt/ n
antisémite
anti-Semite

anti-Semitic /ˌæntaɪ-/ /ˌæntiːsəˈmɛtɪk/ /ˌæntiːsəˈmɪtɪk/ adj
antisémite
exhibiting anti-Semitism

anti-Semitism /ˌæntaɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ /ˌæntiˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ /ˌæntɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ n
anti-sémitisme
prejudice or hostility against Jews

anti-Slavism n
antislavisme
movement

anti-Zionist adj
antisioniste
opposed to Zionism

anti-Zionist n
antisioniste
one who is opposed to Zionism

anti-abolitionism n
anti-abolitionnisme
campaign against the abolition of the slave trade

anti-aging adj
antiâge
related to the lessening or halting of the aging process

anti-aircraft adj
anti-aérien
intended to attack aircraft

anti-alcoholic adj
antialcoolique
temperance

anti-burka adj
antiburqa

anti-establishment adj
antisystème
opposed to the existing system

anti-fascism n
antifascisme
the opposition to fascist ideologies

anti-federalism n
antifédéralisme
opposition to federalism

anti-gravity n
antigravité
gravity cancellation

anti-immigration adj
anti-immigration
opposing immigration

anti-imperialism n
anti-impérialisme
belief or practice which opposes imperialism

anti-index n
anti-index
listing of records

anti-inflammatory adj
anti-inflammatoire
preventing or counteracting inflammation

anti-inflammatory n
anti-inflammatoire
agent that prevents or counteracts inflammation

anti-intellectualism n
anti-intellectualisme
hostility towards intellectuals

anti-lock adj
antiblocage
preventing from becoming stuck or jammed

anti-militarism n
antimilitarisme
a doctrine that opposes war

anti-natalism n
antinatalisme
opposition to the increase in human population

anti-vax adj
antivax
opposing vaccination

anti-vaxxer n
antivax
person who opposes vaccination

anti-villain n
anti-méchant
antagonist who have noble goals

anti-war adj
anti-guerre
opposed to war

antiabortion adj
anti-avortement
opposed to the practice of abortion

antiabortionist n
adversaire de l'avortement
one who is opposed to the practice and/or legality of abortion

antiacademic adj
antiacadémique
opposing what is academic

antiacridian adj
antiacridien

antialcoholism n
antialcoolisme
opposition to alcoholism

antialiasing /ˈæn.ti.ˈeɪ.li.əs.ɪŋ/ /ˈæn.tɑɪ̯.ˈeɪ.li.əs.ɪŋ/ n
anticrènelage
any technique that reduces aliasing

antiamarillic adj
antiamaril

antiandrogen /ˌæ.ɾ̃iˈæn.dɹə.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˌæn.tiˈæn.dɹə.d͡ʒɪn/ [ˌæ.ni-] n
anti-androgène
any substance that inhibits the release or biological effects of an androgen

antiarin n
antiarine
either of two cardiac glycoside poisons produced by the upas tree

antiarrhythmic adj
antiarythmique
used to treat or prevent arrhythmia

antiartistic adj
antiartistique
opposing art

antiasthenic adj
antiasthénique
that counters asthenia

antiatom n
l'antiatome
atom made up of antiparticles

antibacchic adj
antibacchiaque

antibacterial adj
antibactérien
killing or inhibiting bacteria

antibacterial n
antibactérien
antibacterial drug

antibiogram n
antibiogramme
table reporting a bacterial isolate’s susceptibility to different antibiotics

antibioresistance n
antibiorésistance

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.tə.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ adj
antibiotique
of or relating to antibiotics

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.tə.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ n
antibiotique
substance that destroys or inhibits bacteria

antiblack adj
anti-noir antinoir négrophobe
unfavorable to black people

antiblue adj
antibleu
one of the possible colours of an antiquark

antibody n
anticorps
protein that binds to a specific antigen

antibolshevism n
antibolchévisme
opposition to Bolshevism

antibonding orbital n
orbitale antiliante
an orbital whose energy increases as its constituent atoms are brought closer together

antibullfighting adj
anti-corrida anti-taurin anticorrida antitaurin
opposing bullfighting

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ n
bouffon clown pitre
grotesque performer or clown
bouffonnerie pitrerie
ludicrous act or behaviour

anticaliph n
anticalife antikhalife
Another caliph

anticaliphate n
anticalifat antikhalifat
Another caliph government

anticapitalism n
anticapitalisme
opposition to capitalism

anticapitalist adj
anticapitaliste
opposed to capitalism

anticapitalist n
anticapitaliste
one opposes capitalism

anticarcinogen n
anticarcinogène
any substance that reduces the occurrence of cancers

anticatholic adj
anticatholique
opposed to Catholicism

anticholera adj
anticholérique
preventing or counteracting cholera

anticholesterol adj
anticholestérol

antichrist n
antéchrist antichrist
someone that works against the teachings of Christ

anticipate /ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/ /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.pæɪt/ [ɛənˈtɪs.ə.peɪt] v
prévoir anticiper
to know of something before it manifests

anticlericalism n
anticléricalisme
opposition to political influence of clerics

anticline /ˈæntiklaɪn/ n
anticlinal
anticlinal fold

anticlockwise /ˌæn.tiˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɒk.waɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɔk.wɑɪz/ /ˌæn.tɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌænˌtaɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ adj
antihoraire sens antihoraire sens inverse des aiguilles d’une montre
in the opposite direction to the hands of an analogue clock

anticlockwise /ˌæn.tiˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɒk.waɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɔk.wɑɪz/ /ˌæn.tɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌænˌtaɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ adv
dans le [[sens contraire des aiguilles d’une montre]] dans le [[sens inverse des aiguilles d’une montre]] dans le sens antihoraire
in the opposite direction to the hands of an analogue clock

anticoagulant adj
anticoagulant
acting as an anticoagulant

anticoagulant n
anticoagulant
substance

anticodon /ˌæntaɪ-/ /ˌæntiˈkəʊdɒn/ n
anticodon
sequence of three nucleotides

anticolonialism n
anticolonialisme
the movement that opposes colonialism

anticommunism /æntɪˈkɒmjʊnɪzəm/ n
anticommunisme
against communism

anticommunist adj
anticommuniste
opposed to communism

anticommunist n
anticommuniste
person opposed to communism

anticommutative adj
anti-commutatif
math

anticommutativity n
anti-commutativité
math

anticompetitive adj
anticoncurrentiel
acting to hinder or obstruct competition

anticonstitutional adj
anticonstitutionnel

anticonstitutionally adv
anticonstitutionnellement
anticonstitutionally

anticorruption /ˌæntiːkəˈɹʌpʃən/ adj
anticorruption
opposed to or combating corruption

anticyclone n
anticyclone
system of winds

anticyclonic adj
anticyclonique
of, relating to, or consisting of an anticyclone

antidemocratic adj
antidémocratique
opposed to the tenets of democracy

antidepressant adj
antidépresseur
preventing or counteracting depression

antidepressant n
antidépresseur
agent that prevents or counteracts depression

antiderivative n
primitive
function whose derivative is a given function

antidicotyledon adj
antidicotylédone

antidictionary /-taɪ-/ /æntiˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /æntɪˈdɪkʃ(ə)nəɹi/ /æntɪˈdɪkʃənɹi/ [-ɾi-] n
antidictionnaire
set of all words of minimal length that never appear in a particular string

antidiscriminatory adj
antidiscriminatoire
opposing or disallowing discrimination

antidoping adj
antidopage
proscribing or combating doping in sports

antidotal adj
alexipharmaque
relating to or being an antidote

antidote /ˈæn.tɪ.doʊt/ n
antidote contrepoison alexipharmaque thériaque
remedy to counteract a poison

antidrug adj
anti-drogue antidrogue
against drug use

antiemetic adj
antiémétique
that combats nausea and vomiting

antiemetic n
antiémétique
drug that combats nausea and vomiting

antieverything adj
antitout
opposing everything

antifag adj
homophobe
opposing homosexuals (vulgar)

antifamily adj
antifamille
opposed to the traditional social construct of the family

antifascism n
antifascisme
opposition to fascism

antifascist adj
antifasciste
opposed to fascism

antifascist n
antifasciste
person opposed to fascism

antifelting adj
antifeutrant

antifeminism n
antiféminisme
any belief antagonistic to feminism

antifeminist adj
antiféministe
antagonistic to feminism

antiferromagnetism n
antiferromagnétisme
a phenomenon, similar to ferromagnetism

antifragility n
antifragilité
the ability of a system to benefit from a certain class of random events, errors, and volatility

antifreeze n
antigel
a substance used to lower the freezing point of water

antifungal adj
antifongique
that inhibits the growth of fungi

antifungal n
antifongique
drug that inhibits the growth of fungi

antigen n
antigène
substance that induces an immune response

antigenemia n
antigénémie
the presence of antigen (especially viral antigens) in the bloodstream

antigenic adj
antigénique
of or relating to an antigen

antigenized adj
antigénisé

antigod n
anti-dieu
a divine being opposed to the gods

antigovernment adj
antigouvernemental
opposed to a government currently in power
opposed to a government in general

antigypsyism n
anti-tsiganisme
prejudice or hostility against Romani people

antihero /ˈæn.tiˌhiɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌhɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈænˌtaɪ.hiɹ.oʊ/ n
antihéros anti-héros
protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner

antiheroic adj
antihéroïque
pertaining to or typical of an antihero

antiheroine n
anti-héroïne antihéroïne
female antihero

antiheroism n
anti-héroïsme antihéroïsme
the quality of being an antihero

antihistamine /ˌæn.taɪˈhɪs.tə.miːn/ /ˌæn.tiˈhɪs.tə.miːn/ n
antihistaminique
drug or substance

antihydrogen n
antihydrogène
antimatter equivalent of hydrogen

antihypertensive adj
antihypertenseur antihypertensif
preventing or counteracting hypertension

antihypertensive n
antihypertenseur antihypertensif
agent that prevents or counteracts hypertension

antijihadist adj
antijihadiste

antilegal adj
antilégal
opposing the law

antilepton n
antilepton
antiparticle of a lepton

antiliberalism n
antilibéralisme
antiliberal beliefs and practices

antilogarithm n
antilogarithme
number of which a given number is the logarithm

antilogue /ˈæntiˌlɒɡ/ /ˈæntiˌlɔɡ/ /ˈæntɪˌlɒɡ/ /ˈæntɪˌlɔɡ/ adj
antilogue
of the magnetic pole which is negative when heated and positive when cooled

antimacassar /ˌæn.tɪ.məˈkæs.ə/ /ˌæn.tɪ.məˈkæs.ɚ/ n
antimacassar têtière
cover for furniture

antimagnetic adj
antimagnétique
unaffected by a magnetic field

antimatter /ˈæn.tiˌmæt.ɚ/ /ˈænˌtaɪˌmæt.ɚ/ [ˈæ.niˌmæ.ɾɚ] [ˈæ.ɾ̃iˌmæ.ɾɚ] [ˈæn.tiˌmæ.ɾɚ] n
antimatière
matter composed of antiparticles

antimedia adj
antimédiatique
opposing the media

antimeridian n
antiméridien
the reference line at 180° longitude, on the opposite side of earth to the prime meridian

antimetabole n
antimétabole
rhetorical technique

antimetabolite n
antimétabolite
any substance that competes with, or inhibits the normal metabolic process

antimicrobial adj
antimicrobien
destroying microbes
inhibiting the growth of microbes
preventing the pathogenic action of microbes

antimicrobial n
antimicrobien
agent that destroys microbes

antimissile adj
antimissile
designed to destroy another missile in flight

antimitotic adj
antimitotique
preventing or disrupting mitosis

antimitotic n
antimitotique
an agent that prevents or disrupts mitosis

antimonarchic adj
antimonarchique
opposing monarchy

antimonarchist adj
antimonarchiste
opposed to monarchy

antimonarchist n
antimonarchiste
one who is opposed to monarchy

antimonious adj
antimonieux

antimony /ˈæn.tɪ.mə.niː/ /ˈæn.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
antimoine
chemical element

antimoral adj
antimoral
opposing or countering moral behaviour

antimuon n
antimuon
antiparticle

antinatalism n
antinatalisme
opposition to the increase in human population

antinatalist n
antinataliste
a supporter of antinatalism

antinationalism n
antinationalisme
opposition to nationalism

antinaupathic adj
antinaupathique

antineoplastic /æntaɪni.əplæstɪk/ /æntini.əplæstɪk/ adj
antinéoplasique
inhibiting the development of tumours

anting /ˈæntɪŋ/ n
formicage
bird behaviour

antinomy /ænˈtɪn.ə.mi/ n
antinomie
(epistemology, logic) apparent contradiction between valid conclusions

antinuclear adj
antinucléaire
opposed to the use of nuclear weapons or nuclear energy

antinutrient n
antinutriment facteur antinutritionnel
any substance that interferes with the absorption or metabolism of a nutrient

antioxidant /ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt/ adj
antioxydant
acting against oxidation

antioxidant /ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt/ n
antioxydant
substance that slows oxidation
vitamin that acts against free radicals

antipapal adj
antipapal
characterized by opposition to the pope

antiparallel adj
antiparallèle
parallel of opposite direction

antiparticle /ˈæntiˌpɑɹtɪkəl/ n
antiparticule
a subatomic particle

antipassive adj
antipassif
relating to the antipassive voice

antipasto n
hors d'œuvre
Italian starter for a meal

antipathic adj
antipathique
characterized by antipathy

antipathy /ænˈtɪpəθi/ n
antipathie
contrariety or opposition in feeling

antiperspirant n
antisudorifique
a substance used to minimize sweating

antiphilosophy n
antiphilosophie
an antitheoretical metaphilosophy

antiphon /ˈæntɪfən/ /ˈæntɪˌfɑn/ n
antienne
devotional chant; a piece of music sung responsively

antiphony n
antienne
singing by a choir split in two parts or a piece sung in this manner

antiphrasis n
antiphrase
use of a word or phrase in a sense not in accord with its literal meaning

antipiracy adj
antipiraterie
acting to combat or prevent piracy

antiplatelet adj
antiplaquettaire
destroying blood platelets

antipodagric adj
antipodagrique

antipodism n
antipodisme
form of foot juggling

antipodist n
antipodiste
one who juggles using his or her feet lying down

antipope /ˈantɪpəʊp/ n
antipape
person who claims to be pope

antipopular adj
antipopulaire
opposing the people

antiproliferative adj
antiprolifératif
Tending to suppress cell growth

antiprotectionist adj
antiprotectionniste
disapproving of protectionism

antiproton n
antiproton
antiparticle of the proton

antiproverb n
antiparémie
a humorous adaptation of a proverb

antiptosis /æntɪpˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌantɪpˈtəʊsɪs/ n
antiptose
substitution of one grammatical case for another

antipyretic /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
antipyrétique
that reduces fever

antipyretic /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ n
antipyrétique
medicine that reduces fever

antiquarian /ˌæn.tɪˈkwɛɹ.i.ən/ adj
antique
pertaining to antiquaries; second-hand

antiquarian /ˌæn.tɪˈkwɛɹ.i.ən/ n
antiquaire
collector, student or expert

antiquark n
antiquark
the antiparticle of a quark

antiquated /ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/ adj
vieilli
old fashioned

antique /ænˈtiːk/ adj
antique ancien
old; out of date

antique /ænˈtiːk/ n
antique antiquité
old piece

antiques market n
marché d'antan
market for antiques

antiquity /ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/ /ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/ n
Antiquité antiquité
ancient times
the ancients
antiquité
relic or monument of ancient times

antiracism n
antiracisme
opposition to racism

antiradar adj
antirradar
preventing detection by radar

antired adj
antirouge
one of the three possible colours of an antiquark

antireligious adj
antireligieux
opposed to religion

antiretroviral adj
antirétroviral
fighting retrovirus

antiretroviral n
rétroviral
agent fighting retroviruses

antirevolutionary adj
antirévolutionnaire
opposing a revolution

antiriot adj
antiémeute
serving to counteract rioting

antisense /ˌæntaɪˈsɛns/ /ˌæntiˈsɛns/ n
antisens
a molecule which suppresses transcription

antisepsis n
antiseptique
countering microbial infection

antiseptic /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/ adj
antiseptique
of or relating to antisepsis
capable of preventing microbial infection

antiseptic /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/ n
antiseptique
substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms

antiskid adj
antipatinage
designed to increase friction

antislavery adj
antiesclavagiste
opposed to the practice of slavery

antislavism n
antislavisme
movement

antismoking adj
antitabac
opposing or prohibiting smoking

antisocial /ˌæntaɪˈsoʊʃəl/ /ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/ adj
antisocial asocial
unwilling or unable to associate normally with other people

antisocial personality disorder n
personnalité antisociale
personality disorder marked by disregard and violations of the rights of others

antisocratic adj
antisocratique
contrary to the philosophy of Socrates

antisoviet adj
antisoviétique
opposing the Soviet Union

antispasmodic adj
antispasmodique antispastique
that suppresses spasms

antistatism n
antiétatisme
opposition to state intervention into personal, social or economic affairs

antisymmetric adj
antisymétrique
(order theory; of a binary relation on a set)

antitank adj
anti-char
designed for attacking tanks or other armored vehicles

antitauon n
antitau antitauon
antiparticle

antitaurine adj
antitaurin
counteracting taurine

antitax adj
antifiscal
opposed to taxes

antitaxic adj
antitaxique
relating to movement away from a stimulus

antiterrorism n
antiterrorisme contreterrorisme
activity aiming at opposing terrorism

antiterrorist adj
antiterroriste
counteracting terrorism

antitheft adj
anti-vol antivol
preventing from being stolen

antitheism n
antithéisme
active opposition to theism

antithesis /æn.ˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/ n
antithèse
proposition that is opposite to other proposition

antithetical /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/ adj
antithétique
pertaining to or being an antithesis

antitotalitarian adj
antitotalitaire
opposed to or acting against totalitarianism or totalitarian behavior

antitoxic adj
antitoxique
that counteracts a toxin or poison

antitrans adj
anti-trans antitrans
against transgender people

antitransgender adj
anti-transgenre
against transgender people

antitranssexual adj
anti-transsexuel antitranssexuel

antitrinitarianism n
antitrinitarisme
rejection of the doctrine that God subsists as three distinct persons

antitrust /ˌæntiˈtɹʌst/ adj
antimonopolistique antitrust
opposed to or against the establishment or existence of trusts

antitussive n
antitussif médicament contre la toux sirop contre la toux
a cough suppressant or a drug that inhibits coughing

antityphoid adj
antityphique
countering typhoid fever

antiulcerous adj
antiulcéreux
serving to counteract ulcers

antivenereal adj
antivénérien
that is used to treat or cure venereal disease

antivirus n
antivirus
computing software

antiwater n
l'antieau
a hypothetical substance resembling water but made from antimatter

antiwhite adj
antiblanc
opposed to white people

antixerophthalmic adj
antixérophtalmique
countering xerophthalmia

antler /ˈænt.lə/ /ˈænt.lɚ/ /ˈænʔ.lɚ/ /ˈænʔ.ɫɚ/ n
bois andouiller
bony structure on the head of deer, moose and elk

antlion n
fourmi-lion fourmilion
nocturnal insects

antonomasia /ænˌtɒnəʊˈmeɪzɪə/ /ˌæntənəʊˈmeɪzɪə/ /ˌæntənəˈmeɪʒə/ n
antonomase
substitution of an epithet or title in place of a proper noun

antonomastically adv
antonomastiquement
in terms of, or by means of, antonomasia

antonym /ˈæn.təˌnɪm/ n
antonyme
word which has the opposite meaning

antonymous /ænt.əˈnɪm.ʌs/ /ænˈtɑnɪməs/ /ænˈtɒn.ɪ.məs/ adj
antinomique
having an opposite meaning

antonymy /ˈæntə.nɪm.i/ n
antonymie
semantic relation between antonyms

antrum /ˈæn.tɹəm/ n
antre
bodily cavity

antshrike n
batara
several passerine bird species of various genera in the antbird (Thamnophilidae) family

antsy /ˈæn.tsi/ adj
agité inquiet
restless, apprehensive and fidgety

anuran /æ-/ /əˈn(j)ʊɹən/ /əˈnjʊəɹ(ə)n/ n
anoure
amphibian of the order Anura

anuria n
anurie
a condition in which the kidneys do not produce urine

anurous adj
anoure
having no tail

anus /ˈeɪ.nəs/ n
anus trou du cul trou de cul
lower opening of the digestive tract

anusvara n
anusvara
anusvara diacritic

anvil /ˈæn.vəl/ /ˈæn.vɪl/ n
enclume
block used in blacksmithing
enclume incus
bone in inner ear

anxiety /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ n
anxiété angoisse
pathological condition
anxiété inquiétude
concern

anxiodepressive adj
anxiodépressif
associated with anxiety and depression

anxiogenic adj
anxiogène
causing anxiety

anxious /ˈeɪŋ(k).ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k)ʃəs/ adj
anxieux
having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown
désireux
earnestly desirous

anxiously /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs.li/ adv
anxieusement
in an anxious manner

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ adv
du tout
at all

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ determiner
aucun
at least one (kind)
quelconque n'importe quel
no matter what kind

any hole's a goal proverb
un trou c'est un trou

any minute now adv
d'un moment à l'autre
very soon

any more /ˌæ.niˈmoːɹ/ /ˌæ.niˈmɔːɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmoə/ /ˌɛ.niˈmɔɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmɔː/ adv
plus
in negative or interrogative constructions

any old determiner
n'importe quel
any, absolutely any

any other business phraseologicalUnit
les divers
last item on the agenda of a meeting

any way one slices it /ˌɛni‿weɪ wʌn ˈslaɪsəz‿ət/ /ˌɛni‿weɪ wʌn ˈslaɪsɪz‿ɪt/ phraseologicalUnit
de toute façon en tout cas
from any perspective; in every case

anybody /ˈɛn.i.bɑd.i/ /ˈɛn.i.bɒd.i/ /ˈɛn.i.bə.di/ /ˈɛn.i.bʌ.di/ pronoun
n’importe qui

anyhow /ˈæn.i.haʊ/ /ˈɛn.i.haʊ/ adv
de toute manière
in any way, in any manner

anyone /ˈæniˌwʌn/ /ˈɛniˌwʌn/ pronoun
quelqu'un n'importe qui personne quelqu'une
anybody

anyone else pronoun
personne [[d']]autre toute autre personne
any other person

anyone's guess n
mystère surprise

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.ɪ.θɪŋ/ pronoun
n’importe quoi rien
any thing of any kind

anything but adv
tout sauf
not at all

anything else pronoun
autre chose et avec ça
any other thing

anytime adv
n'importe quand toujours
at any time

anyway /ˈɛniweɪ/ adv
bref
used to indicate change of subject
de toute façon quand même
regardless
en tout cas de toute façon d'ailleurs
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
quoi qu'il en soit
in any way

anywhere /ˈɛn.i.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈɛn.iː.(h)wɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛnɪwɛə/ adv
n'importe où nulle part où que ce soit
in or at any location

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪst/ adj
aoriste
pertaining to verb in aorist aspect

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪst/ n
aoriste
a grammatical aspect

aorist aspect n
aoriste
a grammatical aspect

aorta /eɪˈɔɹtə/ /eɪˈɔːtə/ n
aorte
great artery

aortic /eɪˈɔɹ.tɪk/ adj
aortique
of or concerning the aorta

aortic arch n
arc aortique crosse de l’aorte
curving portion of the aorta

apace /əˈpeɪs/ adv
aller bon train rapidement
Quickly, rapidly, with speed

apadravya n
Apadravya
apadravya piercing

apagoge /ˈæ.pə.ɡəʊ.d͡ʒi/ n
apagogie
an indirect argument which proves a thing by showing the impossibility or absurdity of the contrary

apanage /ˈæpənɪd͡ʒ/ n
apanage
grant as a birthright

apart /əˈpɑɹt/ /əˈpɑː(ɹ)t/ adv
en morceaux en pièces
in two or more parts; asunder
séparé séparément à part
separately, in regard to space or company

apart from preposition
hormis à part excepté mis à part
except for

apartheid /əˈpɑɹ.taɪd/ /əˈpɑɹthaɪt/ /əˈpɑɹtheɪt/ /əˈpɑːthaɪt/ /əˈpɑːtheɪt/ v
apartheid
policy of racial separation in South Africa
a policy or situation of separation based on some specified attribute
any policy of racial separation

aparthotel n
appart-hôtel appart’hôtel
a form of hotel having self-catering apartments instead of bedrooms or suites

apartment /əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ /əˈpɑːt.mənt/ n
appartement
domicile occupying part of a building
appartements
archaic: suite of rooms within a domicile

apartment building n
immeuble résidentiel
residential building with multiple flats

apatheism /ˌæpəˈθi.ɪzəm/ n
apathéisme
apathy concerning the existence of God

apathetic /æp.əˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
indifférent apathique
void of feeling

apathy /ˈæ.pə.θi/ n
apathie
lack of emotion or motivation

apatite /ˈæpətaɪt/ /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ n
apatite
calcium fluoride phosphate of variable composition

apatosaur n
apatosaure
large, herbivorous dinosaur of the genus Apatosaurus

ape /eɪp/ n
singe hominoïdé singe anthropoïde
primate of the clade Hominoidea

ape /eɪp/ v
singer
to imitate

ape leader n
vieille fille
old maid

apeptic adj
apeptique

apericube n
apéricube

aperture /ˈap.ə.tjʊə/ /ˈap.ə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈæp.ɚ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌtjʊɹ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌtʊɹ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌt͡ʃʊɹ/ n
ouverture
diameter of the aperture
opening, hole

apetalous adj
apétale
having no petals

apex /ˈeɪ.pɛks/ n
apex
highest point in a plane or solid figure
pointed fine end
apex sommet
highest or greatest part
apogée
moment of greatest success, expansion, etc

apex predator n
superprédateur
an animal atop the food chain

aphagia n
aphagie
difficulty in swallowing

aphakic adj
aphake aphakique
exhibiting aphakia

aphantasia /ˌeɪ.fænˈteɪ.zi.ə/ /ˌeɪ.fænˈteɪ.ʒə/ n
aphantasie
condition

aphasia /əˈfeɪzɪə/ /əˈfeɪʒə/ n
aphasie
pathological speech disorder

aphasiology n
aphasiologie
the study of linguistic problems resulting from brain damage

aphelion /æpˈhi.li.ə/ /æpˈhi.li.ən/ /æpˈhil.jə/ /æpˈhil.jən/ /æpˈhiː.lɪ.ə/ /æpˈhiː.lɪ.ən/ /əˈfi.li.ə/ /əˈfi.li.ən/ /əˈfil.jə/ /əˈfil.jən/ /əˈfiː.lɪ.ə/ /əˈfiː.lɪ.ən/ n
aphélie
point in the elliptical orbit of a planet where it is farthest from the Sun

apheresis /əˈfɛɹəsɪs/ /əˈfɪəɹɪsɪs/ /ˌæfəˈɹisɪs/ n
aphérèse
loss of letters or sounds from the beginning of a word
medicine: removal, filtering and returning of blood

aphesis /ˈæ.fə.sɪs/ n
aphérèse
loss of the initial unstressed vowel of a word

aphetism /ˈæ.fəˌtɪ.zəm/ n
aphérèse
shortened word

aphid /ˈeɪ.fɪd/ n
puceron
insect

aphonia n
aphonie
loss of voice

aphorism /ˈæf.ə.ɹɪ.zəm/ [ˈæf.ə.ɹɪ.zm̩] n
aphorisme
short phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought

aphotic /eɪˈfoʊtɪk/ /eɪˈfəʊtɪk/ adj
aphotique
having no light, especially no sunlight

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdɪ.zi.æk/ adj
aphrodisiaque
intensifying sexual desire

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdɪ.zi.æk/ n
aphrodisiaque
food or drug

aphthous ulcer n
aphte

aphylactic adj
aphylactique
neither conformal or equal-area

apiarian /eɪpɪˈɛəɹɪən/ adj
apiaire
pertaining to beekeeping

apiary /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.ɹi/ /ˈeɪ.pi.ɛɹ.i/ n
rucher
a place where bees and hives are kept

apicifloral adj
apiciflore

apicodental adj
apicodental

apicoplast n
apicoplaste
a relict, non-photosynthetic plastid found in most of the Apicomplexa

apiculate adj
apiculé
having a short, sharply pointed tip

apiculus n
hile
part of a spore

apiece /əˈpis/ /əˈpiːs/ adv
chacun chacune
apiece

apiol n
apiol
oleoresin

aplacental adj
aplacentaire
lacking a placenta

aplanat n
aplanat
lens corrected for spherical aberration and coma

aplanatic adj
aplanétique
free from, or corrected for, spherical aberration and chromatic aberration

aplasia n
aplasie
incomplete development or absence of organ or tissue

aplastic adj
aplasique
relating to aplasia

aplitic adj
aplitique
composed of, or relating to, aplite

apnea n
apnée
cessation of breathing

apo- prefix
apo-
away from, or separate
derived from, or related to
the apoprotein form of the protein
without, or lacking

apoapsis n
apoapse apoapside
point of a body's elliptical orbit

apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ n
apocalypse
end of the world
cataclysmic event
revealing or revelation

apocalyptic /əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/ adj
apocalyptique
of or relating to an apocalypse

apocalyptic /əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/ n
apocalyptique
one who predicts apocalypse

apocopate adj
apocopé
shortened by apocope

apocopate v
apocoper
shorten using apocope

apocope /əˈpɒ.kə.pi/ n
apocope
loss or omission of a sound or syllable from the end of a word

apocopic adj
apocopique
of or pertaining to apocope

apocrisiarius n
apocrisiaire
a high diplomatic ecclesiastical representative

apocryphal /əˈpɑːkɹəfəl/ /əˈpɑːkɹɪfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹəfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹɪfəl/ adj
apocryphe
of doubtful authenticity

apodal adj
apode
without feet or foot-like body parts

apodictic /apoʊˈdɪktɪk/ /apəʊˈdaɪktɪk/ /apəʊˈdɪktɪk/ /æpəˈdɪktɪk/ adj
apodictique
incontrovertible

apodosis /əˈpɒdəsɪs/ n
apodose
the consequential clause in a conditional sentence

apodyterium n
apodytère apodytérium
the apartment at the entrance of the baths, or in the palestra, for getting undressed

apogalacticon n
apogalacticon
furthest point in the orbit of a star

apogamy /əˈpɒɡəmɪ/ n
apogamie
asexual reproduction of a fully formed plant directly from a bud

apogee /ˈæp.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
apogée
a point in an orbit around the Earth

apolitical adj
apolitique
Having no interest or involvement in politics
Having no political relevance or function

apologetic /əˌpɑləˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/ /əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/ adj
apologétique
having the character of apology

apologetically adv
apologétiquement
in an apologetic manner

apologetics n
apologétique
field of study concerned with the systematic defense of a position

apologist /əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
apologiste
one who speaks or writes in defense of a faith

apologize /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/ /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/ v
excuser s'excuser
to make an apology or excuse
faire l'apologie de
to make an apology or defense
s'excuser présenter des excuses
to express regret

apologue /ˈæpəlɒɡ/ n
apologue
a short story with a moral, often involving talking animals or objects
rhetoric: use of fable to persuade the audience

apology /əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
apologie
formal justification, defence
excuse
an expression of regret

apolysis n
apolyse
a prayer of dismissal at the end of an Eastern Orthodox service
the separation of the cuticula from the epidermis in arthropods and related groups

apomictic adj
apomictique
of or pertaining to apomixis

apomixis n
apomixie
plant reproduction without fertilization, meiosis, or the production of gametes

apomorphine /ˌap.əˈmɔː.fiːn/ /ˌæp.əˈmɔɹˌfin/ n
apomorphine

aponeurosis /ˌap.ə.njʊˈɹəʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæp.ə.nʊˈɹoʊ.sɪs/ n
aponévrose

apophantic adj
apophantique
having a declaration, statement or proposition

apophenia /æpəˈfiːni.ə/ n
apophénie
the perception of connectedness in unrelated phenomena

apophyge n
apophyge
(architecture) a curvature found on the top or bottom of certain columns

apophysis /əˈpɑfɪsɪs/ /əˈpɒfɪsɪs/ n
apophyse
outgrowth

apoplast n
apoplasme
the space outside of a plant's plasma membrane

apoplexy /ˈæp.ə.plɛk.si/ n
apoplexie
loss of consciousness

apoptosis /ˌapɒpˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌæ.pəˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæpəpˈtoʊsəs/ n
apoptose
death of cells

aporophobia n
aporophobie pauvrophobie
fear, dislike, or hate of poor people

aposematism /-pə-/ /ˌæpoʊsɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ /ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ [-ɾɪ-] n
aposématisme
adaptation that warns off potential predators

aposiopesis /ˌæpəsaɪəˈpiːsɪs/ n
aposiopèse réticence
abrupt breaking-off in speech

apostasy /əˈpɒ.stə.si/ /əˈpɔs.tə.si/ n
apostasie
renunciation of set of beliefs
renunciation of one's religion or faith

apostate /əˈpɒs.teɪt/ /əˈpɒs.tət/ /əˈpɔs.teɪt/ /əˈpɔs.tət/ /əˈpɔs.tɪt/ n
apostate apostat
person who renounces a religion or faith

apostille n
apostille
a special sign

apostle /əˈpɑsl̩/ /əˈpɒs(ə)l/ n
apôtre
top-ranking Mormon church official
apôtre apôtresse
missionary or leader of a mission

apostleship n
apostolat
the position of being an apostle

apostolate n
apostolat
office, or responsibilities of an apostle

apostolic /ˌæpəˈstɑːlɪk/ /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/ adj
apostolique
according to the doctrines of the apostles
pertaining to (the) apostles

apostolic succession n
succession apostolique
chain of consecrations of bishops

apostolically adv
apostoliquement
in an apostolic way

apostolicity /əˌpɒstəˈlɪsɪti/ n
apostolicité
the quality of being apostolic

apostrophe /əˈpɑs.tɹə.fi/ /əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/ n
apostrophe
the character ’
sudden piece of dialogue

apostrophize v
apostropher
to use the apostrophe in writing or speech

apothecium n
apothécie
the ascigerous fructification of lichens

apothegm /ˈæ.pə.θɛm/ n
apophtegme
A short witty instructive saying

apothem /ˈæp.ə.θɛm/ n
apothème
the distance from the center of a polygon to a side
perpendicular distance from the center of a circle to a chord

apotheosis /əˌpɑː.θiˈoʊ.sɪs/ /əˌpɒθ.iːˈəʊ.sɪs/ n
apothéose

apotheosize v
apothéoser
deify

apotheotic adj
apothéotique
relating to apotheosis

apotropaic /ˌæpətɹəˈpeɪ.ɪk/ adj
apotropaïque
intended to ward off evil

apotropaism n
apotropaïsme
the use of ritual or other magical means to avert evil or bad luck

app /æp/ [ʔæʔp̚] n
appli application programme
small computer application

appalling /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/ adj
effroyable épouvantable
That appalls/appals or appall/appal

apparatchik /apəˈɹatʃɪk/ /æpəˈɹæt͡ʃɪk/ n
apparatchik
blindly loyal bureaucrat
member of a Communist apparat

apparatus /æp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/ /æp.əˈɹæt.əs/ /æp.əˈɹɑː.təs/ n
appareil
complex machine or instrument
bureaucratic organization

apparent /əˈpæɹ.ənt/ /əˈpɛɚ.ənt/ adj
apparent
seeming
apparent visible
visible
évident criant manifeste
clear

apparent magnitude n
magnitude apparente
measure of the brightness of a heavenly body

apparently /əˈpæɹ.ənt.liː/ adv
apparemment
according to what the speaker has read or been told
apparemment en apparence
seemingly
apparemment évidemment
(archaic) plainly

apparition /ˌæp.əɹˈɪʃn̩/ /ˌæp.ɚˈɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɚˈɪʃ.n̩/ n
apparition
act of becoming visible

appaumé adj
appaumé

appaz /əˈpæz/ adv
askip

appeal /əˈpil/ /əˈpiːl/ n
appel
application to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court of judge to be reviewed and overturned
call to a person or an authority for a decision, help, or proof
attrait
power to attract or interest

appeal /əˈpil/ /əˈpiːl/ v
appeler
to call upon a person or an authority to corroborate a statement, to decide a controverted question, or to vindicate one’s rights
faire appel appel interjeter
(intransitive) to apply to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned
plaire
to be attractive

appeal to authority n
argument d'autorité
Deeming an assertion to be true because of the position or the authority of the person asserting it

appealable adj
appelable susceptible d'appel susceptible de recours
that may be appealed

appealing /əˈpi.lɪŋ/ /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/ /ʌˈpi.əl.ɪŋ/ adj
attrayant
Having appeal; attractive

appear /əˈpiːɹ/ /əˈpɪə/ /əˈpɪɹ/ [əˈpʰɪɹ] v
apparaître
to come before the public
to stand in presence of some authority, tribunal, or superior person, to answer a charge, plead a cause, or the like
to become visible to the apprehension of the mind
apparaître paraître
to come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible
sembler paraître
to seem; to have a certain semblance; to look

appearance /əˈpɪɹ.əns/ n
apparence
Personal presence, form or look
Semblance, or apparent likeness
apparition
The act of appearing or coming into sight
A thing seen
comparution
The coming into court of either of the parties

appearances are deceptive proverb
les apparences sont trompeuses
Appearance is not enough to judge anything or anyone

appease /əˈpiːz/ v
apaiser
to come to terms with; to adapt to the demands of
to make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to still; to pacify

appeasement /əˈpiːz.mənt/ n
apaisement
policy of giving in to demands

appeaser n
apaiseur apaiseuse
a person who appeases

appellant /əˈpɛln̩t/ n
appelant
litigant or party that is making an appeal

appellate court n
cour d'appel
court having jurisdiction to hear appeals

appellative /əˈpɛlətɪv/ adj
appellatif
of or pertaining to a common noun

append /əˈpɛnd/ /ʌˈpɛnd/ v
ajouter
to add as an accessory
ajouter appendre suspendre
to hang or attach to, as by a string

appendectomy n
appendicectomie
surgical procedure

appendiceal /əˌpɛndəˈsiəl/ /ˈdɪʃəl/ /ˌæpənˈdɪsiəl/ adj
appendiculaire
of or pertaining to the appendix

appendiciform adj
appendiciforme

appendicitis /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/ n
appendicite
inflammation of the vermiform appendix

appendicolith n
stercolithe
a calcified fecal deposit associated with appendicitis

appendiculate adj
appendiculé
bearing appendages

appendix /əˈpɛn.dɪks/ /əˈpɪn.dɪks/ n
appendice annexe
text added to the end of a book or an article

apperception /ˌæpəˈsɛpʃən/ /ˌæpɚˈsɛpʃən/ n
apperception
mind’s perception of itself as subject

appertain /æpɚˈteɪn/ v
appartenir
to belong to or be a part of, whether by right, nature, appointment, or custom; to relate to

appetence /ˈæp.ɪ.təns/ n
appétence
the state or action of desiring or craving

appetite /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ /ˈæpɪtaɪt/ n
appétit
desire of or relish for food
any strong desire

appetite comes with eating phraseologicalUnit
l'appétit vient en mangeant
starting something increases your desire to continue it

appetizer n
entrée amuse-gueule garniture d'apéritif
small, light first course

appetizing /ˈæp.ə.taɪz.ɪŋ/ adj
appétissant
that appeals to, or stimulates the appetite

applaud /əˈplɑd/ /əˈplɔd/ /əˈplɔːd/ v
applaudir ovationner
to express approval by clapping
approuver louer
to praise, or express approval by words

applause /əˈplɑz/ /əˈplɔz/ /əˈplɔːz/ n
applaudissement acclamation
act of applauding

apple /ˈæp.əl/ [ˈæp.ɫ̩] n
pomme
fruit
pommier
wood

apple blossom n
fleur de pommier
the flower of an apple tree

apple core n
trognon de pomme
the central portion of an apple

apple dumpling n
rabote
baked dessert made from apples

apple juice n
jus de pomme
the juice of apples, often used as a drink

apple of Sodom /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈsɑdəm/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈsɒdəm/ n
pommier de Sodome
Calotropis procera

apple of discord /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
pomme de discorde
object which sows anger and dissension

apple of someone's eye n
prunelle de ses yeux
favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one

apple pear n
poire asiatique poire japonaise
fruit

apple pie /ˌæp.əlˈpaɪ/ /ˌæp.əlˈpɑɪ/ [ˌæp.ɫ̩ˈpaɪ] [ˌæp.ɫ̩ˈpɑɪ] n
tarte aux pommes tarte aux pommes
pie with apple filling

apple sauce n
compote de pommes marmelade de pommes
a food

apple tree /ˈæpl̩ tɹi/ /ˈæpl̩ tɹiː/ n
pommier
tree that bears apples

apple turnover n
chausson aux pommes gosette aux pommes
a pastry dessert filled with pieces of sweetened apples

apple wine n
cidre
cider

apple-corer n
vide-pomme
a tool

apple-green adj
vert pomme
apple-green

apples and oranges n
comparer des pommes et des poires mélanger des choux et des carottes mélanger les torchons et les serviettes
non-comparable items

applesauce interjection
balivernes
nonsense

applet n
applet applette appliquette
a small program module that runs under the control of a larger application

appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ n
appareil
a device in its own right
appareil électrique
an implement, instrument or apparatus

applicable /əˈplɪkəbəl/ /ˈæplɪkəbəl/ adj
applicable
suitable for application; relevant

applicant /ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/ n
candidat demandeur
one who applies

applicate n
cote
the z-coordinate

application /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
application
the thing applied
the act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense
the act of applying as a means
the act of directing or referring something to a particular case
application programme
a computer program
demande candidature
a verbal or written request, especially for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar

application programming interface n
interface de programmation
set of routines, protocols and tools

applicative /əˈplɪkətɪv/ adj
applicatif
having practical application

applied /əˈplaɪd/ adj
appliqué
concerned with practical problems, rather that theoretical abstractions
put into practical use

applied arts n
arts appliqués
design and decoration to make everyday items aesthetically pleasing

applique /əˈpliː.keɪ/ /ˈæ.plɪ.keɪ/ /ˌæ.plɪˈ.keɪ/ n
appliqué inversé
decorative design

apply /əˈplaɪ/ v
appliquer
to put to use for a purpose
to lay or place
postuler s'inscrire
to submit oneself as a candidate

appoint /əˈpɔɪnt/ v
déterminer fixer poser
to fix with power or firmness
fixer poser
to fix (the time and place of)
nommer désigner choisir attribuer

appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/ /əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ [əˈpʰɔɪ̯nʔmɪnʔ] [əˈpʰɔɪ̯̃ʔmɪnʔ] n
nomination
act of appointing; designation of a person to hold an office
rendez-vous rencard
arrangement for a meeting; an engagement

apportion /əˈpɔɹʃən/ /əˈpɔːʃən/ v
partager répartir
to divide and distribute portions of a whole

apportionment n
partage répartition
The act of apportioning or the state of being apportioned

apposable adj
apposable
capable of being apposed

appositely adv
pertinemment
in an apposite manner

apposition /ˌæpəˈzɪʃn̩/ n
apposition
grammatical construction

appraisal /əˈpɹeɪzəl/ n
estimation évaluation jugement
judgement

appraise /əˈpɹeɪz/ v
estimer évaluer

appreciable /əˈpɹiːʃəbl/ adj
appréciable
large enough to be estimated; considerable

appreciably adv
appréciablement
in an appreciable manner

appreciate /əˈpɹiː.si.eɪt/ /əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹɪʃ.i.eɪt/ v
apprécier à sa juste valeur
to view as valuable
prendre de la valeur
to increase in value
se rendre bien compte de
to be aware of
être reconnaissant de apprécier
to be grateful for something

appreciated adj
apprécié
recognized as having value

appreciation /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
appréciation
a just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence
a rise in value;—opposed to depreciation
estimation évaluation
accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors

appreciator n
appréciateur appréciatrice
one who fully appreciates or understands a given thing

apprehend /æpɹiˈhɛnd/ v
appréhender
to seize or take (something); to take hold of
to anticipate (something) with anxiety, dread, or fear
to be apprehensive or fearful
to understand
appréhender arrêter
to seize or take (a person) by legal process
comprendre appréhender
to take hold of (something) with the understanding

apprehensible adj
appréhensible
able to be apprehended

apprehensive /ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/ adj
inquiet appréhensif soucieux
anticipating something with anxiety or fear
perspicace vif
perceptive; quick to learn; intelligent; capable of grasping with the mind or intellect

apprentice /əˈpɹɛntɪs/ n
apprenti
trainee, especially in a skilled trade

apprenticeship /əˈpɹɛn.tɪs.ʃɪp/ n
apprentissage
condition of, or the time served by, an apprentice
system by which a person learning a craft or trade is instructed

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ n
approche
manner of making (a policy) or solving (a problem, etc.)
act of drawing near in place or time

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ v
approcher
to come or go near, in place or time; to advance nearer; to draw nigh
to come near to (someone or something) in place, time, character, or value

approachable adj
approchable abordable
easy to talk to

approaching /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃɪŋ/ n
approche
act of coming closer

approbation /ˌæp.ɹoʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɹəʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈbeɪ.ʃən/ n
approbation
the act of approval

approbative /əˈpɹoʊˈbeɪ.tɪv/ /əˈpɹəʊ.beɪ.tɪv/ /ˈæp.ɹəˌbeɪ.tɪv/ adj
approbateur approbatif
expressing approval

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ adj
approprié idoine
peculiar, suitable, fit, proper

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ v
approprier
to make suitable

appropriately adv
convenablement de manière appropriée
in an appropriate manner

approval /əˈpɹuvəl/ /əˈpɹuːvəl/ n
approbation
acceptance
approbation agrément
permission

approve /əˈpɹuːv/ v
approuver
to regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of
to sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; as, to approve the decision of a court-martial
to make or show to be worthy of approbation or acceptance

approving /əˈpɹuː.vɪŋ/ adj
approbateur approbatif
expressing approbation; commending

approvingly adv
approbativement
in an approving manner

approximant /əˈpɹɑksəmənt/ /əˈpɹɒksɪmənt/ n
spirante approximante
consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ adj
approximant
approaching; proximate; nearly resembling
approximatif
near correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate;

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ v
approximer
to carry or advance near; to cause to approach
to come near to; to approach

approximately /əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/ /əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ adv
approximativement environ à peu près presque en gros plus ou moins
imprecise but close to in quantity or amount

approximation /əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃən/ [əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃn̩] n
approximation
imprecise solution
rapprochement
act of approximating

approximatively adv
approximativement
in an approximative manner

apraxic adj
apraxique
relating to or exhibiting apraxia

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /æepɹɪˈkɔt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɑt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ /ˈæp.ɹɪ.kɑt/ adj
abricot
colour

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /æepɹɪˈkɔt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɑt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ /ˈæp.ɹɪ.kɑt/ n
abricot abricotier
fruit
abricotier abricot
tree

apron /ˈeɪ.pəɹn/ /ˈeɪ.pɹən/ n
avant-scène
part of a stage
piste tablier tarmac
the paved area of an airport
tablier
clothing

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adj
à propos
of an appropriate or pertinent nature

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adv
à propos
by the way

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ preposition
à propos
regarding or concerning

apsara n
apsara
a female spirit of the clouds and waters

apse /æps/ n
abside
semicircular projection from a building

apsis /ˈæpsɪs/ n
abside
architecture: apse
apside
astronomy: point in elliptical orbit

apt /æpt/ adj
apte
fit or fitted; suited; suitable; appropriate

apterygote n
aptérygote

aptness /ˈæptnəs/ n
aptitude
the quality of being apt or suitable

aptonymy n
aptonymie
An aptonym situation

apyrous adj
apyre
uncombustible

apéritif /ɑːˌpɛɹɪˈtiːf/ /əˌpɛɹɪˈtiːf/ n
apéritif apéro
alcoholic drink served before a meal as an appetiser

aqua regia /ˈɑː.kwə ˈɹeɪ.ɡi.ə/ /ˌækwə ˈɹiː.ʒə/ n
eau régale
mixture of acids

aquaculture n
aquaculture
the cultivation of the aquatic produce

aquafaba /ˌækwəˈfɑːbə/ /ˌɑːkwəˈfɑːbə/ n
aquafaba
liquid left over from beans

aquamarine /ˌæk.wə.məˈɹiːn/ /ˌɑ.kwə.məˈɹiːn/ n
aigue-marine
type of beryl
aquamarine colour

aquapark n
parc aquatique
an amusement park with waterplay areas

aquaphobia n
aquaphobie
fear of water

aquaplane /ˈækwəpleɪn/ /ˈækwəˌpleɪn/ /ˌækwəˈpleɪn/ n
aquaplane
board on which a person stands to ride for leisure which is pulled on a water surface by a motorboat

aquaplane /ˈækwəpleɪn/ /ˈækwəˌpleɪn/ /ˌækwəˈpleɪn/ v
aquaplaner
of a car, etc.: to lose traction with the road due to the vehicle’s tyres sliding on a film of water on the road

aquaplaning n
aquaplanage hydroplanage aquaplaning
loss of contact with the road

aquaponics /(ˌ)ækwəˈpɒnɪks/ /ˌækwə-/ /ˌɑkwəˈpɑnɪks/ n
aquaponie
system that combines aquaculture with hydroponics

aquaporin n
aquaporine
class of proteins

aquarelle n
aquarelle
painting

aquariological adj
aquariologique

aquariology n
aquariologie
study of the fauna and flora of aquaria

aquarist n
aquariophile
a person who maintains an aquarium

aquarium /-ɛɹiəm/ /əˈkwɛɹ.i.jəm/ n
aquarium
tank for keeping fish
public place where live fish are exhibited

aquastatic adj
aquastatique
related to an aquastat

aquatic /w/ /ɘ.ˈkwɔ.tɘk/ /ə.ˈkwæ.tɪk/ /ə.ˈkwɑ.tɪk/ /ə.ˈkwɒ.tɪk/ adj
aquatique
relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water

aquatic centre n
centre aquatique
community facility consisting of one or more swimming pools

aquatics n
aquatiques
sport involving water

aquatint /ˈækwətɪnt/ n
aquatinte
form of etching with acid on a plate

aqueduct /ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/ /ˈæk.wɪˌdʌkt/ /ˈɑk.wəˌdʌkt/ n
aqueduc
an artificial channel conveying water
a structure carrying water

aqueous /ˈeɪ.kwi.əs/ /ˈæ.kwi.əs/ /ˈɑ.kwi.əs/ adj
aqueux
consisting mainly of water

aqueous humour n
humeur aqueuse
the fluid that fills the front of the eye

aquifer /ˈækwɪfə/ /ˈækwɪfɝ/ /ˈɑkwɪfɝ/ n
aquifère
an underground layer of water-bearing porous stone, earth, or gravel

aquiline /ˈæk.wɪ.laɪn/ adj
aquilin
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of eagles

aquiline nose n
nez aquilin nez busqué nez en bec d'aigle
human nose with a hooked, bent shape

ar /ˈaɹ/ /ˈäːɹ/ /ˈɑɹ/ /ˈɑɹə/ /ˈɑː/ n
erre
name of the letter R, r

araba n
araba arraba
carriage

arabesque /ˌæɹ.əˈbɛsk/ n
arabesque
ornamental design used in Islamic Art
(music) ornate composition

arabicised adj
arabisé
made Arabic, as to customs, culture, pronunciation, spelling, or style

arabitol n
arabite
a sugar alcohol derived from the pentose arabinose

arable /ˈæɹəbl̩/ adj
cultivable arable
suitable for cultivation

arachidonic acid n
acide arachidonique
long chain fatty acid precursor to prostaglandins

arachnid /əˈɹæknɪd/ n
arachnide
eight-legged creature

arachno- prefix
arachno-

arachnoid mater n
arachnoïde
middle layer of the meninges

arachnologist n
arachnologiste arachnologue

arachnology n
arachnologie
study of the Arachnida

arachnolysin /æˌɹæk.nəˈlaɪsɪn/ n
arachnolysine

arachnophobe n
arachnophobe
person who fears spiders

arachnophobia /æˌɹæk.nəˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
arachnophobie
an abnormal or irrational fear of spiders

aragonite n
aragonite
saline evaporate

arameophone adj
araméophone

araneological adj
aranéologique

araneology n
aranéologie
study of the spider

araneose adj
aranéeux
resembling a spider’s web

arapaima /ˌɑːɹəˈpaɪmə/ n
arapaïma pirarucu
Arapaima gigas

arbiter /ˈɑːbɪtə(ɹ)/ n
arbitre
a person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them
judge without control

arbitrage /ˈɑɹ.bɪ.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɑɹbɪˌtɹɑʒ/ n
arbitrage
market activity

arbitrager n
arbitragiste
one who participates in arbitrage

arbitrarily adv
arbitrairement
in an arbitrary manner

arbitrariness n
arbitrarité caractère arbitraire
the state of being arbitrary

arbitrary /ˈɑɹ.bɪˌtɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹə.ɹi/ adj
arbitraire
based on individual discretion or judgment
determined by impulse
chosen at random
unrestrained by law; tyrannical
quelconque arbitraire
(mathematics)

arbitration /ˌɑɹ.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɑː.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌɑɹ.bəˈt̠͡ɹ̠eɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌɑː.bəˈt̠͡ɹ̠eɪ.ʃn̩] n
arbitrage
process through which two or more parties use an arbitrator or arbiter in order to resolve a dispute
the act or process of arbitrating
form of justice

arbitrator n
arbitre
person who settles or judges

arboreal /ɑɹˈbɔɹi.əl/ adj
arborescent arboricole
pertaining to trees
arboricole
living in or among trees

arborescence n
arborescence
tree structure

arboretum /ɑː(ɹ)bəˈɹiːtəm/ n
arboretum arborétum
place of many varieties of tree

arboriculture /ɑːɹˈbɔːɹ.ɪˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ /ɑːˈbɒɹ.ɪˌkʌlt͡ʃə/ n
arboriculture
branch of horticulture concerned with the planting and growth of trees

arboriculturist n
arboriculteur
a person in the practice of arboriculture

arbuscle /ˈɑːbʌs(ə)l/ n
arbuscule
a branched hypha in some fungi
a plant midway in height between a shrub and a tree

arbutin n
arbutine
a glycoside of hydroquinone found in bearberry

arc /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
arc
curve
electric discharge
arc de courbe arc
geometry: part of a curve

arc welding n
soudure à l’arc
welding with an electric arc

arcade /ɑɹˈkeɪd/ /ɑːˈkeɪd/ n
arcade
row of arches
galerie marchande
covered passage, usually with shops on both sides
salle d'arcade
establishment running coin-operated games

arcade game n
jeu d'arcade
A coin-operated video game or amusement device

arcane /ɑɹˈkeɪn/ adj
arcane
understood by only a few; obscure

arccosine n
arc cosinus
inverse of the cosine function

arch /ɑɹk/ /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑːk/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ n
arc arche
architectural element
arche
arche arc
inverted U shape
voûte plantaire
curved part of the bottom of a foot

arch /ɑɹk/ /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑːk/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ v
cambrer
form into arch

arch- /ɑ(ɹ)k/ /ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ prefix
archi-
chief, highest, most extreme

archaeastronomy /ˌɑː(ɹ)ki.əsˈtɹɒnəmi/ n
archéoastronomie
The archeological study of astronomy

archaeoastronomical adj
archéoastronomique
relating to archaeoastronomy

archaeographic adj
archéographique

archaeolithic adj
archéolithique
of or relating to the earliest Stone Age

archaeological adj
archéologique
relating to the science or research of archaeology

archaeologist /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
archéologue archéologiste
someone who studies or practises archaeology

archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
archéologie
scientific study of past remains

archaeomagnetism n
archéomagnétisme
magnetism of the Earth in the geologic past

archaeometallurgical adj
archéométallurgique
relating to archaeometallurgy

archaeometry n
archéométrie
the application of scientific techniques and methodologies to archaeology

archaeon n
archée
microorganism

archaeopathology n
archéopathologie

archaeozoology n
archéozoologie
the study of relationships between humans and animals over time

archaic /ɐːˈkæɪ.ɪk/ /ɑɹ.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ /ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
archaïque
old-fashioned or antiquated
belonging to the archaic period

archaism /ˈaː.kæɪ.ɪz.əm/ /ˈɑɹ.keɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈɑɹ.kiˌɪz.əm/ /ˈɑː.keɪ.ɪz.əm/ n
archaïsme
archaic word, language

archaize /ˈɑː(ɹ).keɪˌaɪz/ v
archaïser
To give an archaic quality or character to

archangel /ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).keɪn.d͡ʒəl/ n
archange
angel who leads other angels

archangelic adj
archangélique

archbishop /ˈɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˌbɪʃəp/ /ˌɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˈbɪʃəp/ n
archevêque
senior bishop

archbishopess /ɑɹt͡ʃ.bɪʃ.əp.ɛs/ /ɑː(ɹ)tʃ.bɪʃ.əp.ɛs/ n
archevêchesse
wife of a archbishop

archbishopric /ɑɹt͡ʃˈbɪʃəprɪk/ /ɑːt͡ʃˈbɪʃəprɪk/ n
archevêché
jurisdiction of an archbishop
the rank or office of an archbishop

archchancellor /ˈɑɹt͡ʃˈt͡ʃænslɚ/ /ˈɑɹt͡ʃˈt͡ʃænsəlɚ/ /ˈɑːtʃˈtʃɑːnsələ/ n
archichancelier
chief chancellor

archchaplain n
archichapelain

archdeacon n
archidiacre
administrative official in a diocese

archdemon n
archidémon
chief demon

archdiocesan /ˌɑɹt͡ʃˌdaɪˈɑsɪsən/ adj
archidiocésain
relating to an archdiocese

archdiocese /-siːz/ /ˌɑɹt͡ʃˈdaɪəsɪs/ /ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
archidiocèse
area administered by an archbishop

archducal /ɑːtʃˈdjuːkəl/ adj
archiducal
pertaining to archdukes

archduchess n
archiduchesse
daughter or granddaughter of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary

archduchy n
archiduché
territory of an archduke

archduke n
archiduc
rank

archenemy n
ennemi juré
a principal enemy

archenteron n
archentéron
a primitive alimentary cavity

archeopteryx /ɑɹkiˈɒptəɹɪks/ /ɑːkiːˈɒptəɹɪks/ n
archéoptéryx
ancient bird

archer /ˈɑɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
archer arbalétrier
one who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow

archeress /ˈɑːtʃəɹɪs/ n
archère
a female archer

archerfish n
poisson archer
fish in the family Toxotidae

archery /ɑɹt͡ʃəɹiː/ /ɑːt͡ʃəɹiː/ n
archerie
a group of archers
tir à l'arc archerie
the practice

archetier n
archetier
one who makes bows

archetypal /ˈɑɹkɪtaɪpəl/ /ˈɑːkɪtaɪpəl/ adj
archétypique archétypal
of or pertaining to an archetype

archetype /ˈɑɹkɪtaɪp/ /ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/ n
archétype
original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned
Jungian psychology: universal pattern of thought
character, object, or story based on a known character, object, or story

archi- /ɑː(ɹ)kɪ/ prefix
archi-
chief, highest, most extreme

archiater /ˈɑɹkiˌeɪtɚ/ /ˈɑːkiˌeɪtə/ n
archiatre archiâtre
the chief physician of a prince or city

archiepiscopal adj
archiépiscopal
of or relating to an archbishop or an archbishopric

archimandrite /ˌɑːkɪˈmændɹaɪt/ n
archimandrite
The superior of a large monastery, or group of monasteries, in the Orthodox Church

archipelago /ˌɑɹkəˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/ /ˌɑːkəˈpɛləɡəʊ/ n
archipel
group of islands

archiphoneme n
archiphonème
a unit representing underlying phonemes

architect /ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛkt/ /ˈɑː.kɪˌtɛkt/ n
architecte
designer of buildings
planner

architect /ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛkt/ /ˈɑː.kɪˌtɛkt/ v
architecturer
to design, plan or orchestrate

architectural /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktjəɹəl/ /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
architectural
pertaining to architecture

architecture /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ n
architecture
art and science of designing buildings and other structures

architranseme /ˌɑːkɪˈtɹænziːm/ /ˌɑːkɪˈtɹɑːnziːm/ /ˌɑːɹkɪˈtɹænziːm/ n
architransème
theoretical common denominator used in the comparison of source text and translation

architrave /ˈɑɹ.kɪ.tɹeɪv/ n
architrave
the lowest part of an entablature

architraved adj
architravé
furnished with an architrave

archival /ɑːˈkaɪv(ə)l/ /ˈɑːkɪv(ə)l/ /ˌɑɹˈkaɪv(ə)l/ adj
archivistique
of or pertaining to an archive or archiving

archival science n
archivistique
the study of archiving

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ n
archives
place for storing earlier material

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ v
archiver
to archive

archivist /ˈɑː(ɹ)kəvɪst/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)kɪvɪst/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)ˌkaɪvɪst/ n
archiviste
one who creates, maintains or controls archives

archly adv
malicieusement
in an arch manner

archmage /ˈɑːrt͡ʃmeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɑːtʃmeɪdʒ/ n
archimage
a very powerful mage

archon /ˈɑː(ɹ)kən/ n
archonte
chief magistrate

archpriest n
archiprêtre
religious title/rank

archway n
arcade
passageway covered by an arch

arcology n
arcologie
urban development theory involving efficient use of space and resources

arcsine /ˈɑːɹkˌsaɪn/ n
arc sinus
inverse of sine

arctangent n
arc tangente
inverse of tangent function

arctic fox n
renard polaire
Vulpes lagopus

arctic hare n
lièvre arctique
Lepus arcticus

arctic raspberry n
framboise arctique framboisier nain
Rubus arcticus

arctic tern n
sterne arctique
Sterna paradisaea

arcuate fasciculus /ˈɑːkjuːət fəˈsɪkjʊləs/ n
faisceau arqué
bundle of axons

arcweld /ˈɑɹkˌwɛld/ v
souder à [[l’]]arc
weld

ard /ɑɹd/ /ɑːd/ n
araire
simple plough

ardent /ˈɑɹdənt/ /ˈɑːdənt/ adj
ardent
glowing
ardent farouche fervent passionné
full of ardour

ardor /ˈɑːdə/ /ˈɑːɹdɚ/ n
ardeur
heat
ardeur ferveur
great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion

arduity /ɑːˈdjuːɪti/ n
arduité
state or quality of being arduous

arduous /ˈɑɹ.d͡ʒu.əs/ /ˈɑː.djuː.əs/ /ˈɑː.d͡ʒuː.əs/ adj
ardu
needing or using up much energy

are /ɛə/ /ɛəɹ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ n
are
unit of area

are you OK /ɑɹ juː oʊˈkeɪ/ /ɑː juː əʊˈkeɪ/ [ɑ̟ɹ ju̟ː oʊˈkʰeɪ] [ɑ̟ː ju̟ː əʊˈkʰeɪ] phraseologicalUnit
est-ce que ça va tu vas bien ça va
familiar
est-ce que ça va vous allez bien
polite

are you allergic to any medications phraseologicalUnit
es-tu allergique à certains médicaments?
familiar
êtes-vous allergique à certains médicaments?
polite

are you doing anything tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
as-tu quelque chose de prévu demain?
familiar

are you feeling better phraseologicalUnit
sentez-vous mieux
polite
tu sens mieux ça va mieux
familiar

are you married phraseologicalUnit
es-tu marié ? es-tu mariée ?
familiar
êtes-vous marié ? êtes-vous mariée ?
polite

are you religious phraseologicalUnit
es-tu religieuse? es-tu religieux?
familiar
êtes-vous religieuse? êtes-vous religieux?
polite

are you single phraseologicalUnit
es-tu célibataire?
familiar
êtes-vous célibataire?
polite

are you taking any medications phraseologicalUnit
prends-tu des médicaments?
familiar
prenez-vous des médicaments?
polite

area /ˈɛɚ.i.ə/ /ˈɛːɹɪə/ n
aire
any particular extent
domaine
figuratively, any extent, scope or range
région zone
particular geographic region
superficie aire
maths: measure of extent of a surface

area code n
indicatif préfixe
prefix appended to a telephone number indicating the geographical area

area studies n
recherches interdisciplinaires
interdisciplinary fields of research

areal /ˈɛəɹiəl/ /ˈɛəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛɹiəl/ adj
aréal
areal

areic adj
surfacique

areligious adj
areligieux

arena /əˈɹiːnə/ n
arène
an enclosed area, often outdoor
the sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre
a realm in which important events unfold
aréna arène
the building housing such an area

arene /ˈæɹiːn/ n
arène
monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

arenicolous adj
arénicole
living or burrowing in sand

areniferous adj
arénifère

arenite n
arénite
sedimentary rock

arenization n
arénisation

arenophilic adj
arénophile

areo- prefix
aréo-

areocentric adj
aréocentrique
having the planet Mars at the center

areocentric orbit n
orbite aréocentrique
orbit around the planet Mars

areographic adj
aréographique
of or pertaining to areography

areography n
aréographie
study of Mars' geographical features

areola /əˈɹi.ə.lə/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈoʊ.lə/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈəʊ.lə/ /ˌɛ.ɹiˈoʊ.lə/ n
aréole
circle around the nipple

areometer n
aréomètre
device used to measure specific gravity

arf interjection
ouaf
representing dog's bark

argan /ˈɑː(ɹ)ɡən/ n
arganier
tree

argent /ˈɑɹd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ adj
argent
of white or silver tincture on a coat of arms

argent /ˈɑɹd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ n
argent
silver or metal tincture

argentic adj
argentique

argentiferous adj
argentifère
containing or producing silver

argentine /ˈɑː(ɹ).d͡ʒənˌtaɪn/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).d͡ʒənˌtiːn/ n
argentine
fish of the genus Argentina
petite argentine
Argentina sphyraena

argh /ɑɹɡ/ /ɑɹː/ [ɑɣː] [ɑɹɣ] interjection
argh
expression of annoyance

argillaceous /ɑːd͡ʒɪlˈeɪʃəs/ adj
argileux argilacé
pertaining to clay

argillic adj
argilique
pertaining to or composed of clay or clay minerals

arginine /ˈɑɹɡɪniːn/ n
arginine
an amino acid

argon /ˈɑːɹɡɒn/ n
argon
a chemical element

argonaut n
argonaute
a pelagic octopus of the genus Argonauta

argot /ˈɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈɑɹɡət/ /ˈɑːɡəʊ/ n
argot
secret language of thieves, tramps and vagabonds

arguable /ˈɑɹɡjuəbl/ /ˈɑːɡjuəbl/ adj
discutable
open to argument
défendable justifiable soutenable
defensible in an argument

arguably /ˈɑː(ɹ)ɡjuːəbli/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)ɡjəbli/ adv
peut-être possiblement probablement sans doute
as can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty

argue /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ /ˈɑː.ɡjuː/ v
débattre affirmer
to debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints
se disputer se quereller
to have an argument, a quarrel

arguer n
argumentateur argumentateuse engueuleur engueuleuse
one who argues

argument /-ɡju-/ /-ɡjə-/ /ˈɑɹɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ n
argument
fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason
variable that is being passed to a function
independent variable
argumentation
process of reasoning
querelle
verbal dispute; a quarrel

argumentative /ˌɑɹɡjəˈmɛn(t)ətɪv/ /ˌɑːɡjʊmɛnˈteɪtɪv/ /ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv/ [-ɾɪv] adj
discutailleur raisonneur
prone to argue or dispute

argyria n
argyrie
condition

aria /ˈɑː.ɹɪə/ n
aria
type of musical piece

arid /ˈæɹ.ɪd/ /ˈɛɚ.ɪd/ adj
aride
very dry

aridification n
aridification
the process by which a region becomes more arid

arigato /-rɪ-/ /-ɡæ-/ /æ-/ /əˈriː.ɡə.toʊ/ /ˌɑː.riˈɡɑː.toʊ/ interjection
arigato arigatô
“thank you”, used in the context of, or to evoke, Japanese culture

aril n
arille
meat surrounding seed

arise /əˈɹaɪz/ v
apparaitre naitre surgir
start to exist, originate
relever se lever
get up, stand up

arista /əˈɹɪstə/ n
barbe jarres
one of the fibrils found on grains or fishes

aristate /əˈɹɪsteɪt/ /əˈɹɪstət/ adj
aristé
having a long bristle at its apex

aristocracy /ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/ /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑk.ɹə.si/ n
aristocratie
class of people considered superior to others
government by such a class
the nobility or the hereditary ruling class

aristocrat /əˈɹɪstəkɹæt/ /ˈæɹɪstəˌkɹæt/ n
aristocrate
one of the aristocracy

aristocratic /ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/ adj
aristocratique
of or pertaining to an aristocracy
partaking of aristocracy; befitting aristocracy

aristodemocracy n
aristodémocratie

aristodemocratic adj
aristodémocratique

arithmetic /æɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ adj
arithmétique
computed solely using addition
d'arithmétique de l’arithmétique
arithmetical

arithmetic /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ n
arithmétique
mathematics of numbers, etc.

arithmetic geometry n
géométrie arithmétique
branch of mathematics

arithmetic logic unit n
unité arithmétique et logique
part of a CPU that does calculations and logical operations

arithmetic mean n
moyenne arithmétique
measure of central tendency

arithmetic operation n
opération arithmétique
any one of the four basic operations in arithmetic

arithmetic progression n
série arithmétique
sequence

arithmetically adv
arithmétiquement
In an arithmetic / arithmetical manner

arithmetization n
arithmétisation

arithmomania n
arithmomanie
disorder

arity /ˈeəɹɪti/ /ˈæɹɪti/ n
arité
number of arguments

ark /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
arche
Noah's ship
consecrated container

arm /ɐːm/ /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ n
bras
upper appendage from shoulder to wrist
part of a chromosome
part of object
arme
weapon

arm /ɐːm/ /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ v
armer
to supply with armour or weapons
to take up weapons; to arm oneself
to prepare for action

arm in arm adv
bras dessus bras dessous
arms linked or around each other's shoulder or waist

arm to the teeth v
[[armé jusqu'aux dents|armer jusqu'aux dents]]
to equip with weapons

arm wrestling /ˈɑɹm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɑːm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ n
bras de fer
a sport

arm-twisting n
pressions directes
use of pressure

armada /ɑɹˈmɑdə/ /ɑːˈmɑːdə/ n
armada
a fleet of warships

armadillo /ɑɹməˈdɪloʊ/ /ɑːməˈdɪləʊ/ n
tatou
burrowing mammal covered with bony, jointed, protective plates

armalcolite n
armalcolite
an orthorhombic mineral first discovered on the Moon

armament /ˈɑː(ɹ)məmənt/ n
armement
the process of building up military capacity
any equipment for resistance
force de frappe forces armées
body of forces equipped for war

armatole /ˈɑɹməˌtoʊl/ /ˈɑːmətəʊl/ n
armatole
Greek mercenary who enforced Ottoman rule

armature /ˈɑɹ.mə.tjʊɚ/ /ˈɑɹ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑɹ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈɑː.mə.tjə/ /ˈɑː.mə.tjʊə/ n
armature

armband n
bracelet de natation
inflatable band worn round the arms
brassard crêpe de deuil
band worn around the arm

armchair /ˈɑɹmt͡ʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
fauteuil chaise bourrée
a chair with supports for the arms or elbows

armed /ɑɹmd/ /ɑːmd/ /ˈɑːɹmɪd/ adj
armé
equipped, especially with a weapon
prepared for use

armed conflict n
conflit armé
contested incompatibility

armed forces n
forces armées
the military forces of a nation

armed robbery n
braquage vol à main armée
instance of robbery where the participants are armed

armet /ˈɑɹ.mɛt/ /ˈɑː.mɛt/ n
armet
helmet

armful /ˈɑɹmˌfʊl/ /ˈɑːmfʊl/ n
brassée
amount an arm or arms can hold

armhole /ˈɑɹmˌhoʊl/ n
emmanchure
hole in a piece of clothing

armigerous /ɑɹˈmɪ.d͡ʒɚ.əs/ /ɑːˈmɪ.dʒə.ɹəs/ adj
blasonné
Entitled to bear a coat of arms

armillary adj
armillé
consisting of rings or circles

armillary sphere n
sphère armillaire
instrument consisting of graduated metal circles

armistice /-məstəs/ /ˈɑɹmɪstɪs/ /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/ n
armistice trêve
formal agreement to end combat

armlet /ˈɑɹmlət/ /ˈɑːmlət/ n
brassard
A band worn on the arm for ornamental or identification purposes

armlock n
clef de bras clé de bras
wrestling move rendering opponent's arm immobile

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ n
armure
protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces
cuirasse
natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body

armored personnel carrier n
VTT véhicule de transport de troupes
armored vehicle for carrying infantry soldiers in combat

armoured car n
voiture blindée
automobile equipped with armour
véhicule blindé
(law enforcement) armoured vehicle resistant to small arms fire
(military) armoured fighting vehicle

armoured train n
train blindé
railway train protected with armour

armoury n
armoiries
heraldry
arsenal
place where arms are kept, an arsenal

armpit /ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/ n
aisselle
cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder

armrest n
accoudoir accotoir
part of a seat

arms control n
contrôle des armements
restrictions of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction

arms dealer n
trafiquant [[d']]armes

arms race n
course aux armements
a competition for military supremacy

army /ˈɐː.mi(ː)/ /ˈɑɹ.mi/ /ˈɑː.miː/ n
armée
military force concerned mainly with ground operations
government agency in charge of a state's army
large group of people working towards the same purpose
any multitude
large group of social animals working towards the same purpose

army ant n
fourmi légionnaire
tropical nomadic ant

arnica n
arnica
plant of genus Arnica
arnica des montagnes
Arnica montana

aroma /əˈɹoʊmə/ /əˈɹəʊmə/ n
arôme parfum
a pleasant smell

aromantic /ˌeɪ.ɹəʊˈman.tɪk/ /ˌæ.ɹəʊˈman.tɪk/ /ˌɛ(ə)ɹ.əʊˈman.tɪk/ adj
aromantique

aromanticism n
aromantisme

aromatherapist n
aromathérapeute
practitioner of aromatherapy

aromatherapy n
aromathérapie
type of therapy

aromatic /ˌæɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌæɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɛɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] adj
aromatique
in organic chemistry
aromatique odorant
fragrant or spicy

aromatic /ˌæɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌæɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɛɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] n
aromate
fragrant plant or spice added to flavour a dish

aromatize v
aromatiser
to make aromatic

aromatogram n
aromatogramme

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ preposition
autour
forming a circle or closed curve containing
following a path
autour vers
near
dans
at various places in

around the clock
en permanence tous les jours que Dieu fait tout le temps vingt-quatre heures sur vingt-quatre
all the time

around the corner adj
pour bientôt
imminent; very soon

arousal /əˈɹaʊzəl/ n
excitation
sexual arousal
éveil
the act of arousing or the state of being aroused

arouse /əˈɹaʊz/ v
exciter émoustiller
to sexually stimulate

aroused /əˈɹaʊzd/ adj
excité
sexually aroused

arpeggiate v
arpéger
to play (a chord) as an arpeggio

arpeggio /ɑɹˈpɛ.d͡ʒi.oʊ/ n
arpège
notes of a chord played individually

arpeggio /ɑɹˈpɛ.d͡ʒi.oʊ/ v
arpéger
to play as an arpeggio

arquebusier n
arquebusier
soldier armed with an arquebus

arracacha n
arracacha pomme de terre-céleri
Arracacia xanthorrhiza, a South American root vegetable

arraign /əˈɹeɪn/ v
accuser traduire en justice
charge someone in a court of law

arraignment /əˈɹeɪnmənt/ n
lecture de l'acte d'accusation
charging of a defendant

arrange /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
arranger organiser
to set up, organise

arrangeable adj
agençable
that can be arranged

arranged marriage n
mariage arrangé
marriage planned by someone else

arrangement /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ n
accord
agreement
arrangement
music: adaptation of a piece of music
act of arranging
composition
collection of things that have been arranged
disposition
manner of being arranged
préparatifs
plural: preparations for some undertaking

array /əˈɹeɪ/ /əˈɹæɪ/ n
gamme kyrielle ribambelle éventail
large collection
tableau
any of various data structures

arrear /əˈɹɪə/ /əˈɹɪɹ/ n
arriéré
unpaid debt
work to be done

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ n
arrestation
legal: process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ v
arrêter
to take into legal custody

arrest warrant n
mandat d'arrêt mandat d'arrestation
document authorizing an arrest

arrha n
arrhes
money or valuables given to evidence a contract

arrhenogenic adj
arrhénogène

arrhenotokous adj
arrhénotoque

arrhythmia /eɪˈɹɪðmɪə/ /əˈɹɪðmi.ə/ n
arythmie

arrival /əˈɹaɪ.vəl/ n
arrivant arrivante
person who has arrived
arrivée
act of arriving

arrival gate n
porte d'arrivée

arrive /əˈɹaɪv/ v
arriver
to get to a certain place
to reach
percer réussir
to obtain a level of success or fame

arriver n
arrivant arrivante
one who arrives

arrière-garde n
arrière-garde
rearguard

arrogance /ˈæɹ.oʊ.ɡəns/ /ˈæɹ.ə.ɡəns/ n
arrogance orgueil
act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner

arrogant /ˈæɹəɡənt/ adj
arrogant orgueilleux
having excessive pride

arrogantly adv
avec arrogance
in an arrogant manner

arrondissement /æˌɹɒndiːsˈmɒ̃/ /əˈɹɒndɪsmənt/ /ˌæɹɒnˈdiːsmɒ̃/ n
arrondissement
an administrative division

arrow /ˈæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæɹ.ə/ /ˈæɹ.əʊ/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹ.oʊ/ n
flèche
projectile
symbol

arrowmaker /ˈæɹəʊˌmeɪkɚ/ n
fléchier fléchière
person who makes arrows

arrowword n
mots fléchés
crossword puzzle with the clues written in the grid, accompanied by arrows

arroyo /əˈɹɔɪ.oʊ/ /əˈɹɔɪ.əʊ/ n
cadereau
creek which only seasonally flows

arsecheek /ɑɹst͡ʃik/ /ɑːstʃik/ n
fesse miche
vulgar slang: buttock

arsehole /ˈɑː(ɹ)s.hoʊl/ n
trou du cul boîte à caca fion rondelle trou de balle
anus
trou du cul trouduc con
inconsiderate or mean-spirited person

arsenal /ˈɑː(ɹ)snəl/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)sənəl/ n
arsenal
military establishment
stock of weapons
store or supply of anything

arsenate /ˈɑː(ɹ)səneɪt/ n
arséniate
salt or ester of arsenic acid

arsenian adj
arsénien

arsenic /ɑɹˈsɛnɪk/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛnɪk/ /ˈɑɹsənɪk/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/ n
arsenic
chemical element

arsenic acid n
acide arsénique
H₃AsO₄

arsenide /ˈaɹsəˌnaɪd/ n
arséniure
compound with arsenic in oxidation state -3

arseniferous adj
arsénifère
containing or producing arsenic

arsenious adj
arsénieux
of or containing arsenic with a valence of 3

arsenious acid n
acide arsénieux

arshin n
archine
a Russian unit of length

arsis /ˈɑː(ɹ)sɪs/ n
arsis
the stronger part of a measure or foot

arson /ˈɑɹsən/ /ˈɑːsən/ n
incendie incendie criminel
crime of setting a fire

arsonist /ˈɑɹsənəst/ /ˈɑːsənɪst/ n
incendiaire pyromane
one who has committed the act of arson

art /ɐːt/ /ɑɹt/ /ɑːt/ [-tsʰ] [-t̚] [-ɻ-] [aːt] [äːt] [äˑɹt] [ɐɹt] [ɑɹt] [ɑːt] [ɑːtʰ] [ɑːʔ] [ɑˑɻt] [ɑ̈ɹt] [ɒət] [ɒɹt] [ɒːt] n
art
conscious production or arrangement
human effort
skillful creative activity
study
field or category of art
skill
aesthetic value
nonscientific branch of learning
œuvre
artwork

art dealer n
marchand d'art marchande d’art
someone who buys and sells works of art

art director n
directeur artistique directrice artistique
person charged with overseeing the artistic elements of an entertainment medium

art for art's sake n
l'art pour l'art
art, slogan

art gallery n
galerie d’art
space where works of art are placed on display

art historian n
historien de l'art historienne de l'art
an expert in art history

art history n
histoire de l'art
study of the history of the visual arts

art house n
salle d'art et d'essai
a cinema that shows art films and foreign films which are not widely distributed

art of war n
art de la guerre art militaire
strategies and tactics

artel /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɛl/ /ɑːɹˈtɛl/ n
artel
Russian or Soviet craftsmen's collective

artemisia /ɑːtɪˈmɪzɪə/ n
armoise
plant of the genus Artemisia

arterial adj
artériel
relating to an artery

arteriole n
artériole
arteriole

arteriosclerosis /ɑɹˌtiɹioʊsklɚˈoʊsəs/ n
artériosclérose
hardening, narrowing or loss of elasticity in arteries or blood vessel

arteritic adj
artéritique
relating to arteritis

arteritis n
artérite
inflammation of artery walls

artery /ˈɑɹ.təɹ.i/ /ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/ n
artère
blood vessel from the heart
major transit corridor

artesian /ɑɹˈtiʒən/ /ɑːˈtiːʒən/ adj
artésien
rising to the surface

artesian well n
puits artésien
aquifer
borehole

artful /ˈɑɹtf(ə)l/ /ˈɑːtf(ʊ)l/ adj
artificieux
skilful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose
artistique
exhibiting or using much art or skill

artfully adv
habilement

arthritis /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹ(a)ɪtɪs/ n
arthrite
inflammation of a joint

arthritism n
arthritisme

arthrogryposis n
arthrogrypose
the permanent fixation of a joint in a contracted position

arthrology n
arthrologie
branch of anatomy dealing with the joints

arthromere n
métamère
any of the constitutive body segments of a jointed animal

arthrometer n
arthromètre
a device for measuring the range of mobility of a joint

arthropod /ˈɑːθrəpɒd/ n
arthropode
animal of Arthropoda

arthroscope n
arthroscope
a form of endoscope used in arthroscopy

artichoke /ˈɑɹ.tɪˌtʃoʊk/ /ˈɑː.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ n
artichaut
vegetable

artichoke bottom n
fond d'artichaut
edible fleshy receptacle at the bottom of an artichoke flower

artichoke heart n
cœur d'artichaut
edible base of an artichoke

article /ˈɑɹtəkl̩/ /ˈɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈɑːtɪkəl/ [ˈɑ(ː)ɹɾɨkɫ̩] [ˈɑːtʰɪkʰəɫ] n
article
part of speech that specifies a noun
story, report, or opinion piece
section of a legal document
member of a group or class

article of faith n
article de foi
thing that is believed as a matter of faith

articular adj
articulaire
of, at, or relating to the joints of the body

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ adj
articulé
able to bend or hinge at certain points or intervals
clair
clear, effective
éloquent éloquente
speaking in a clear or effective manner

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/ v
articuler
to speak clearly
anatomy: to form a joint
to clarify
formuler
to explain

articulated adj
articulé
Having one or more pivoted joints

articulated bus n
autobus articulé bus accordéon
articulated bus

articulately adv
articulément éloquemment
in an articulate manner

articulative adj
articulatif
serving to articulate or express something

articulatory /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jə.lə.t(ə.)ɹɪ/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.ləˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
articulatoire
of or pertaining to articulation; phonological

artifact /ˈɑɹtɪfækt/ /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ [-ɾə-] [-ɾɪ-] n
artefact
something viewed as a product of human conception
artefact artéfact
archaeological object
object made or shaped by human hand
construction
artificial feature

artifice /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪfɪs/ n
artifice feinte
crafty but underhanded deception

artificer /ɑɹtɪˈfɪsɚ/ /ɑɹˈtɪfəsɚ/ n
armurier artificier
member of the military who specializes in manufacturing and repairing weapon systems

artificial /ˌɑː(ɹ).təˈfɪʃ.əl/ adj
artificiel
man-made
false, misleading
unnatural

artificial insemination n
insémination artificielle
introduction of semen

artificial intelligence n
intelligence artificielle
branch of computer science
intelligence exhibited by an artificial entity
quality of a machine

artificial respiration n
respiration artificielle
manual or mechanical forcing of air into the lungs

artificial selection n
sélection artificielle
intervention by humans in the breeding of plants or animals

artificial turf n
pelouse artificielle pelouse synthétique synthé
artificial grass surface

artificially adv
artificiellement
in an artificial manner

artillery /ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/ /ɑːˈtɪləɹi/ n
artillerie
weapon
army unit

artilleryman n
artilleur
soldier enlisted in an artillery unit

artiodactyl /ˌɑːtɪəʊˈdaktɪl/ n
artiodactyle
any ungulate mammal with an even number of toes

artisan /ˈɑɹtɪsən/ /ˈɑɹtɪzən/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzæn/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzən/ n
artisan artisane
skilled manual worker

artisanal /ɑːˈtɪzən(ə)l/ [ˈäɹtəzæn(ə)l] adj
artisanal
of or pertaining to artisans
involving skilled work that is not very mechanised
(of an item) made by artisans

artisanally adv
artisanalement
in an artisanal manner

artisanate n
artisanat
the class of artisans

artist /ˈɑɹ.tɪst/ /ˈɑːtɪst/ n
artiste
person who creates art as an occupation
skilled person
artiste peintre peintresse
person who creates art

artist's impression n
vue d'artiste

artistic /ɑɹˈtɪstɪk/ /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ adj
artistique
relating to art or artists
having creative skill
aesthetically pleasing

artistic gymnastics n
gymnastique artistique
discipline of gymnastics

artistic licence n
licence artistique
any departure from fact or convention by an artist

artistically /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪstɪkli/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪstɪkəli/ adv
artistiquement artistement
In an artistic manner

arts and letters n
arts et lettres

arugula /əˈɹuɡələ/ /əˈɹʊɡələ/ n
roquette
herb

arum /ˈɛ(ə)ɹəm/ n
arum
flower or plant in the genus Arum

arum lily n
arum arum blanc

arvo /ˈɐː.vəʉ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).vəʊ/ n
aprèm
afternoon

aryballos n
aryballe
small flask used, in Ancient Greece, to contain perfume or oil

arête /əˈɹeɪt/ /əˈɹɛt/ n
arête
a thin ridge of rock

as /æz/ /əz/ adv
alors que lorsque pendant que
at the same time that
as
Roman coin
au fur et à mesure que
varying through time to the same proportion that
aussi
to such an extent or degree
comme ainsi que tout comme
in the same way that
comme puisque car
considering that, because
en tant que comme
In the role of
quand au moment où
at the same instant that
que
Introducing a basis of comparison
introducing a basis of comparison

as I was saying phraseologicalUnit
comme je disais
Used to refer back to one's own previous statement

as a consequence of preposition
en conséquence de

as a matter of fact
en fait en réalité en vérité à vrai dire
actually

as a result
du coup par conséquent
consequently

as a rule adv
en règle générale généralement normalement
in general; most often

as a whole
en fin de compte somme toute tout compte fait
considered all together

as best one can adv
au mieux du mieux possible du mieux que [[l']]on peut tant bien que mal
in the best possible way, given the circumstances

as far as one knows adv
pour autant que je sache
to the best of my knowledge

as far as the eye can see
à perte de vue

as fast as one's legs could carry one adv
à toutes jambes

as follows adv
comme suit de la façon suivante
in the manner described hereafter

as for preposition
pour quant à
regarding; about

as fuck adv
d’une force foutrement vachement
to a great extent

as good as adv
déjà pratiquement presque tout comme
almost completely

as good as new adv
comme au premier jour comme neuf
in a very good state

as hell adv
à crever à mort
very

as if /əz‿ˈɪf/ /ˌæz‿ˈɪf/ conjunction
comme si
as though
in mimicry of

as if /əz‿ˈɪf/ /ˌæz‿ˈɪf/ interjection
genre mais bien sûr
interjection

as if by magic phraseologicalUnit
comme par magie
in a very surprising or seemingly impossible way

as if nothing had happened adv
comme si de rien comme si de rien n'était

as if there were no tomorrow adv
comme si sa vie en dépendait
to an excessive degree

as in adv
c'est-à-dire
in the sense of

as is /æzˈɪz/ adj
tel quel telle quelle telles quelles tels quels
(of an object) in its present state or condition

as it happens adv
il se trouve
by coincidence

as it is adv
en l'état tel quel
in the actual circumstances

as it stands
en l'état actuel des choses
in the current state or circumstances

as it were adv
pour ainsi dire
to indicate a word or statement is not exact

as long as conjunction
pendant que tandis tant
while
pour peu que pourvu que du moment que
if, assuming

as much adv
autant
the same amount; to the same degree or extent

as much as adv
rien moins que
practically, no less than

as much as conjunction
autant que
an amount is as large as another amount
other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning (as + much)
two things are equal in amount or degree

as much as possible adv
autant que possible le plus possible
as much as is possible

as of preposition
à partir de à compter de
from a specified time

as of right
de plein droit
by virtue of an entitlement or authority which arises from certain legal conditions or circumstances

as one man adv
comme un seul homme

as opposed to preposition
par opposition à
in contrast to

as per /ˌæz ˈpɜː/ /ˌæz ˈpɝ/ preposition
conformément à

as quickly as possible
aussi vite que possible

as regards preposition
en ce qui concerne quant à
regarding

as soon as conjunction
dès que aussitôt que sitôt que
immediately after

as soon as possible adv
dès que possible au plus tôt dans les plus brefs délais le plus vite possible
as soon as is possible

as such
en tant que tel
being as previously mentioned
in a true or literal sense
in the role or manner of the thing mentioned

as the case may be phraseologicalUnit
le cas échéant selon le cas
as in appropriate to the circumstances

as the crow flies adv
à vol d'oiseau
in a straight line

as the saying goes phraseologicalUnit
comme dirait l'autre comme dit le proverbe comme on dit
said as a lead to a proverb or similar

as though /əzˈðəʊ/ conjunction
comme si comme pour
as to suggest that

as to preposition
quant à
with reference or regard to
selon
according to

as usual adv
comme d'hab comme d'habitude comme d'ordinaire comme de coutume
as is usually the case

as well /æzwɛl/ /æzˈwɛl/ /əzˈwɛl/ [æˑzˈwɛːɫ] adv
aussi bien tout aussi bien
to the same effect
aussi autant que
in addition, also

as well as /əz ˈwɛl æz/ /əz ˈwɛl əz/ /əˈzwɛlz/ conjunction
ainsi que de même que
and in addition

as well as /əz ˈwɛl æz/ /əz ˈwɛl əz/ /əˈzwɛlz/ preposition
en plus de
in addition to

as yet adv
jusqu'à présent pour l'instant pour le moment
up to the present

as you know adv
comme vous le savez
as you know

as you make your bed, so you must lie in it proverb
comme on fait son lit on se couche
you shall carry the burden of your poor preparation

as you sow, so shall you reap /əz‿ju ˈsoʊ soʊ‿ʃəl‿ju ˈɹip/ /əz‿ju ˈsəʊ səʊ‿ʃəl‿ju ˈɹiːp/ proverb
vous récolterez ce que vous semez
consequences of one’s actions to oneself are in proportion to one‘s good or bad intentions towards others

as you were interjection
repos
return to most recent command

asafoetida /ˌæsəˈfɛtɪdə/ n
ase fétide
resinous gum from wild fennel

asarabacca n
asaret
Asarum europaeum

asbestiform adj
asbestiforme

asbestos /æsˈbɛs.tɒs/ /æsˈbɛs.təs/ /æzˈbɛs.təs/ n
amiante
any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate

ascend /əˈsɛnd/ v
monter
to fly, to soar

ascendancy /əˈsɛndənsi/ n
ascendant
supremacy; superiority; dominant control

ascendant /əˈsɛndənt/ adj
ascendant

ascender n
ascendante hampe

ascending /əˈsɛn.dɪŋ/ adj
ascendant croissant
computing: that causes a sequence to follow an ascending order
croissant
rising, increasing

ascending colon n
côlon ascendant
part of the colon

ascension /əˈsɛnʃən/ n
ascension
the act of ascending

ascertain /ˌæsəˈteɪn/ /ˌæsɚˈteɪn/ v
constater définir
find out; discover or establish

ascesis /æ-/ /əˈsisɪs/ /əˈsiːsɪs/ /əˈskiːsɪs/ n
ascèse
(rigorous) self-discipline

ascetic /əˈsɛ.tɪk/ adj
ascétique
related to ascetics

ascetic /əˈsɛ.tɪk/ n
ascète
devotee to the practice of self-denial

asceticism /əˈsɛt.əˌsɪz.əm/ n
ascèse ascétisme
the principles and practices of an ascetic

ascites /əˈsaɪtiːz/ n
ascite
symptom

ascomycete n
ascomycète
fungus of the phylum Ascomycota

ascorbic acid n
acide ascorbique
the white crystalline organic compound, C₆H₈O₆

ascribe /əˈskɹaɪb/ v
attribuer
to attribute a work to its creator
attribuer imputer prêter
to attribute a cause or characteristic to

ascription n
attribution
act of ascribing a quality to someone or something

ascus n
asque
a sac-shaped cell present in ascomycete fungi

asemantic adj
asémantique
not conveying or involving meaning

asepsis n
asepsie
process of removing such organisms
state of being free from sepsis

asexual /eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
asexuel
having no interest in sex
asexuel asexué
without sexual action
asexué asexuel
having no distinct sex

asexual reproduction n
multiplication asexuée
form of reproduction that involves neither meiosis nor fusion of gametes

asexuality n
asexualité
state of not experiencing sexual attraction

asexually adv
asexuellement
in an asexual manner; without having sex

ash /æʃ/ n
cendre
solid remains of a fire
e dans l'a
ae ligature
frêne
wood

ash blond adj
blond cendré
greyish blond

ash blond n
blond cendré
grey blond

ash tree n
frêne
Fraxinus tree

ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ adj
honteux
feeling shame or guilt

ashcan n
cendrier poubelle
container for ashes

ashen /ˈæʃ.ən/ adj
cendré
of or resembling ashes
cendré cendreux
ash-colored; pale

ashlar /ˈæʃlə/ /ˈæʃlɚ/ n
pierre de taille
masonry making use of such blocks

ashtray /ˈæʃ.tɹeɪ/ n
cendrier
receptacle for ashes

asiago n
Asiago
a hard Italian cheese similar to parmesan

aside /əˈsaɪd/ adv
à côté
to or on one side

aside /əˈsaɪd/ n
aparté
(theatre) a brief comment by a character addressing the audience, unheard by other characters
aparté en passant soit dit en passant
an incidental remark made quietly

aside from preposition
à part
excluding

asinine /ˈæs.ə.naɪn/ /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ adj
asinin
of or relating to a donkey
asinin stupide
failing to exercise intelligence or judgment

ask /eəsk/ /ˈask/ /ˈæks/ /ˈæsk/ /ˈɑːks/ /ˈɑːsk/ v
demander
make a request
demander poser
request an answer

ask after v
demander après
enquire about the health or progress of someone

ask around v
demander autour de soi

ask for v
demander
request

ask for it v
chercher la merde le chercher
provoke an unwanted action

ask for the moon v
demander la lune

askance /əˈskæns/ /əˈskɑːns/ adv
avec méfiance de travers
of look: with disapproval

askari n
askari
member of local African military or police

askew /əˈskju/ /əˈskjuː/ adj
de guingois de travers de traviole incliné oblique penché
turned or twisted to one side

asking price n
prix offert
list or sticker price of an item

asleep /əˈsliːp/ adj
endormi
in a state of sleep

asocial /eɪˈsəʊʃ(ə)l/ adj
asocial

asp /æsp/ n
aspe
fish Aspius aspius
aspic
Vipera aspis

asparagine n
asparagine
nonessential amino acid C₄H₈N₂O₃

asparagus /əˈspæɹ.ə.ɡəs/ /əˈspɛɹ.ə.ɡəs/ n
asperge
asparagus plant, Asparagus officinalis
asparagus shoots (food)

aspartic adj
aspartique
of or pertaining to aspartic acid

aspartic acid n
acide aspartique
a nonessential amino acid

aspect /ˈæspɛkt/ n
aspect
quality of a verb
the way something appears
any specific feature, part, or element of something

aspect ratio n
facteur de forme rapport de forme
the ratio of width to height in a flat surface or 2-dimensional abstract construction
ratio d'aspect
the ratio of an object's longest dimension to its next-longest dimension

aspect-oriented adj
orienté aspect
type of system

aspect-oriented language n
langage orienté aspect

aspectual /ˌæˈspɛktjʊəl/ adj
aspectuel
of or pertaining to grammatical aspect

aspectual pair n
paire aspectuelle

aspen /ˈæspən/ n
tremble
tree of genus Populus sect. Populus

aspergillum /ˌæspəɹˈd͡ʒɪləm/ n
goupillon
holy water sprinkler

aspergillus /ˌæspɚˈd͡ʒɪləs/ n
aspergille
any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic

asperity /əˈspɛɹɪti/ /əˈspɛɹɪɾi/ n
aspérité
something that is harsh and difficult to endure

aspermia n
aspermie
a form of infertility

aspermous adj
asperme
lacking seeds

asperse /əˈspɜːs/ /əˈspɝs/ v
asperger

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɑlt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæsfɔːlt/ /ˈæsfəlt/ /ˈæʃfælt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɔːlt/ /ˈæʃfəlt/ /ˈæʃfɛlt/ n
asphalte
asphalt concrete
sticky, black and highly viscous liquid

aspheric adj
asphérique
not entrirely spherical

asphodel /ˈæsfədɛl/ n
asphodèle
plant of the genus Asphodelus

asphyxia n
asphyxie
condition with extreme decrease of oxygen and increase of carbon dioxide

asphyxiation /æsfɪksiˈeɪʃən/ n
asphyxie
death due to lack of oxygen

aspic /ˈæspɪk/ n
aspic
dish

aspidochelone n
aspidochélon
fabled sea creature

aspie /ˈæspi/ n
aspi aspie
someone with Asperger's Syndrome

aspirant /æsˈpaɪɹənt/ /ˈæspəɹənt/ n
aspirant
someone who aspires to high office, etc.

aspirate /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pə.ɹɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.eɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.ət/ /ˈæs.pɪ.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pɪ.ɹət/ n
aspiration
linguistics: puff of air

aspirate /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pə.ɹɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.eɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.ət/ /ˈæs.pɪ.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pɪ.ɹət/ v
aspirer pomper
to remove a liquid or gas by suction
inhaler inspirer
to draw into one's lungs

aspirate mutation /ˈæs.pɪ.rət mjuˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
mutation spirante
word-initial consonant alteration

aspirated adj
aspiré
pronounced with an audible breath

aspirated h /ˈæspəɹeɪ̯tɪd eɪ̯tʃ/ n
h aspiré
in the French language usage of the letter h at the start of a word which does not allow liaison with a preceding consonant

aspiration /ˌæspəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
aspiration
hope or ambition
burst of air that follows the release of some consonants
action of aspirating

aspirational /ˌæspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/ adj
aspirationnel

aspirator n
aspirateur
pump which draws gas through a liquid

aspirin /ˈæsp(ɪ)ɹɪn/ n
aspirine
analgesic drug
tablet containing acetylsalicylic acid

asplenia n
asplénie
absence of normal spleen function

asporulated adj
asporulé

ass /æs/ n
âne
animal
âne idiot imbécile moule à merde tête de nœud
stupid person
cul
buttocks
cul fesse
vulgar slang:sex

ass eating n
feuille de rose
anilingus

ass-backwards adv
en arrière
moving backwards, that is, rear end first

ass-kisser n
fayot lèche-pompes suce-boules
someone who kisses ass

ass-kissing n
cirage de pompes lèche
practice of kissing ass; flattery; obsequious behavior

ass-licker n
lèche-cul cire-pompes lèche-bottes
one who succumbs to authority

assail /əˈseɪl/ v
assaillir
to attack violently

assailant /əˈseɪlənt/ n
agresseur assaillant
an attacker; someone who attacks another violently, or criminally

assassin /əˈsæsɪn/ n
assassin
member of the historical Ismaili Muslim militant group
assassin assassine
one who, motivated by political reasons, intentionally kills a particular person
any ruthless killer

assassinate /əˈsæs(ə)nˌeɪt/ /əˈsæsɪneɪt/ v
assassiner
to murder by sudden or obscure attack

assassination /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
assassinat
murder for political reasons or personal gain

assassinee /əˈsæsəni/ /əˈsæsɪniː/ /əˌsæsəˈni/ /əˌsæsɪˈniː/ n
assassiné assassinée
(nonstandard, often humorous) one who is assassinated

assault /əˈsɑlt/ /əˈsɔlt/ /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ n
agression assaut
violent onset or attack with physical means

assault /əˈsɑlt/ /əˈsɔlt/ /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ v
attaquer agresser
to attack

assault rifle n
fusil d'assaut
a rifle

assay /əˈseɪ/ /ˈæseɪ/ n
dosage essai
the qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something
essai test
trial, attempt, essay

assay /əˈseɪ/ /ˈæseɪ/ v
analyser
to analyze (a metal, compound)

asscheek /ˈæst͡ʃik/ n
fesse miche
slang for a buttock

assegai /ˈæsəɡaɪ/ n
sagaie zagaie
slim hardwood spear or javelin with an iron tip

assemblage /əˈsɛmblɪd͡ʒ/ n
assemblage
collection of things
group of artifacts
process of assembling

assemble /əˈsɛmbl̩/ v
assembler monter rassembler
to put together
assembler se rassembler
rassembler assembler réunir
to gather as a group

assembler /əˈsɛmb(ə)lɚ/ n
assembleur
program that converts assembly language to machine code

assembly /əˈsɛmb.li/ /əˈsɛmb.lɪ/ n
assemblage
act of putting together
assembleur
short for assembly language
assemblée parlement
legislative body
assemblée rassemblement
congregation of people
bloc groupe
set of pieces

assembly language n
langage d'assemblage
programming language

assembly line n
ligne de montage
system of workers and machinery in a series

assent /əˈsɛnt/ n
assentiment
agreement, act of agreeing

assent /əˈsɛnt/ v
assentir
to agree, give approval

assert /əˈsɜːt/ /əˈsɝt/ v
affirmer attester
to affirm
asseoir
To maintain; to defend

assertion /əˈsɜɹʃən/ /əˈsɜːʃən/ [əˈsɝʃn̩] n
affirmation
maintenance; vindication; assertion of one's rights
assertion confirmation
affirmation; statement asserted

assertive /əˈsɝtɪv/ adj
assertif assuré
boldly self-assured

assertiveness n
assertivité
the quality of being assertive

assess /əˈses/ /əˈsɛs/ v
infliger
to give or charge with
évaluer estimer
to determine the value of

assessment n
évaluation
act of assessing a tax
évaluation estimation
appraisal

assessor /əˈsɛsɚ/ n
appréciateur appréciatrice assesseur assesseure assesseuse
a specialist who assists the court in determining a matter
contrôleur contrôleure contrôleuse répartiteur répartitrice
tax assessor
estimateur estimatrice
one who assesses a project for cost evaluation
évaluateur évaluatrice
one who assesses a property

asset /ˈæsət/ /ˈæsɛt/ /ˈæsɪt/ n
actif
(accounting) any item recorded on the left-hand side of a balance sheet
avoir atout
something or someone of any value
module
software: any component, etc. that can be leveraged or reused

asset management n
gestion d’actifs
process of managing, monitoring and maintaining the value of a commercial entity

asset-backed adj
adossé à des actifs
having assets as collateral

assets /ˈæsɛts/ n
actif
the left side of a balance sheet

assfuck /ˈæsfʌk/ n
brise-burnes casse-couilles connard connasse emmerdeur enquiquineuse
a jerk

assfuck /ˈæsfʌk/ v
enculer
to engage in anal intercourse

asshole /ˈæsˌhoʊl/ n
trou du cul connard
mean or rude person
trou du cul coupe-cigare rondelle œil de bronze
anus

assiduous /əˈsɪdjuːəs/ /əˈsɪd͡ʒu.əs/ /əˈsɪd͡ʒuːəs/ adj
assidu
hard-working, diligent

assiduously adv
assidûment
in an assiduous manner

assign /əˈsaɪn/ v
assigner
computing: to assign a value to a variable
to allot or give something as a task
assigner attribuer
to attribute or sort something into categories
désigner
to designate or set apart something for some purpose

assignee n
cessionnaire
law: one to whom rights or property is being transferred

assignment n
acte de cession
document that effects this transfer
affectation
act of assigning; allocation of tasks
categorization
operation(s) that assign a value to a variable
position
cession
transfer of rights or benefits
devoir
typically a task given to students
mission tâche
task

assignor n
cédant
maker of an assignment

assimilable adj
assimilable
assimilable

assimilate /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/ v
assimiler
to absorb a group of people into a community
to compare something to another similar one
assimiler absorber
to incorporate nutrients into the body after digestion
assimiler digérer
to incorporate or absorb knowledge into the mind

assimilation /əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/ n
assimilation
phonology: sound change process
act or state
adoption of dominant culture
metabolic conversion
absorption of new ideas

assist /əˈsɪst/ n
passe décisive
statistical recognition of making a pass

assist /əˈsɪst/ v
assister aider
help

assistance /əˈsɪs.təns/ n
assistance
aid; help; the act or result of assisting

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ n
assistant aide auxiliaire
person who assists

assisted dying n
mort assistée

assisted reproductive technology n
Procréation Médicalement Assistée (PMA)
pregnancy inducing technology

assisted suicide n
suicide assisté
suicide with the help of another person

associate /əˈsoʊsi.ət/ /əˈsoʊsieɪt/ /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊsi.ət/ /əˈsəʊsieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ v
associer
to connect in the mind or imagination
fréquenter
to spend time socially

associate professor n
maître de conférences
teacher

association /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ n
association
group of persons associated for a common purpose
OOP
act of associating
state of being associated; connection to or an affiliation with something

association football n
football soccer
soccer

associative /əˈsoʊ.si.ə.tɪv/ /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/ adj
associatif
algebraic property of an operator

associative array n
dictionnaire table d'association tableau associatif
An array-like data structure

associativity n
associativité
condition of being associative

assonance /ˈæsənəns/ /ˈɛsɘnɘns/ n
assonance
repetition of similar or identical vowel sounds

assorted adj
assorti connexe différent divers
composed of different kinds

assortment /əˈsɔːtmənt/ n
assortiment
collection of varying but related items

asspussy n
rondelle
the anus, as the receiving orifice in anal sex

assuage /əˈsweɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈswɑʒ/ v
apaiser assouvir soulager
mitigate, relieve
calmer apaiser
pacify

assume /əˈsjuːm/ /əˈsuːm/ /əˈzuːm/ /əˈʃuːm/ v
adopter prendre
adopt an idea
assumer
take on a position
supposer présupposer présumer
to suppose to be true

assumed /əˈsjuːmd/ /əˈsuːmd/ /əˈzuːm/ /əˈʃuːm/ adj
censé
supposed or presumed

assumption /əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/ n
assomption
festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven
taking of a person up into heaven
the act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself
hypothèse supposition
thing supposed
proposition prémisse
the minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism
supposition
supposition

assurance /əˈʃɔːɹəns/ /əˈʃɝəns/ /əˈʃʊəɹəns/ /əˈʃʊɹəns/ n
assurance
insurance
the state of being assured
firmness of mind
culot
excess of boldness

assure /əˈʃɔː/ /əˈʃɝ/ /əˈʃʊə/ /əˈʃʊɹ/ v
assurer
to give someone confidence in the trustworthiness of something
rassurer
to reassure

asswipe /ˈæswaɪp/ n
PQ papier cul torche-cul
Something used to wipe one's anus after defecation
branquignol jean-foutre mou du bulbe moule à merde peigne-cul
vulgar: annoying or worthless person
torche-cul
dishonest periodical

astaciculture n
astaciculture

astasia /əsˈteɪ.zi.ə/ /əsˈteɪ.ʒə/ n
astasie

astatine /ˈastətiːn/ /ˈæstəˌtin/ n
astate
the chemical element

asteatosis n
astéatose

aster /ˈæstɚ/ n
aster
plant

asterisk /ˈæst(ə)ˌɹɪks/ /ˈæstəɹɪsk/ /ˈæstəˌɹɪsk/ /ˈæstɹɪsk/ n
astérisque
star-shaped symbol *; something resembling or shaped like an asterisk symbol

asterism /ˈæs.təˌɹɪz.əm/ n
astérisme
a star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals
typographical symbol
astérisme constellation
constellation

asterixis n
astérixis

asteroid /ˈæst(ə)ɹɔɪd/ n
astéroïde
astronomy: a naturally occurring solid object, which is smaller than a planet and is not a comet, that orbits a star

asteroid belt pn
ceinture d’astéroïdes ceinture d'astéroïdes
region of the solar system

asteroidal adj
astéroïdal
pertaining to an asteroid

asteronym n
astéronyme
asterism or similar symbol which replaces the name of the author in a literary work

asthenia /æsˈθi.ni.ə/ /æsˈθiː.nɪə/ n
asthénie
loss of strength

asthenosphere /asˈθɛnə(ʊ)sfɪə/ n
asthénosphère
the zone of the Earth's upper mantle, below the lithosphere

asthma /ˈasmə/ /ˈasθmə/ /ˈaθsmə/ /ˈæst.mə/ /ˈæzmə/ /ˈæzðmə/ /ˈæðzmə/ n
asthme
chronic respiratory disease

asthmatic /æsˈmætɪk/ /æsˈθmætɪk/ /æzˈmætɪk/ adj
asthmatique
having the characteristics of asthma

asthmatic /æsˈmætɪk/ /æsˈθmætɪk/ /æzˈmætɪk/ n
asthmatique
person who suffers from asthma

astigmatic adj
astigmate
suffering from astigmatism

astigmatism /əˈstɪɡmətɪzm̩/ n
astigmatisme
disorder of the vision
defect of a lens

astilbe n
astilbe

astonish /əˈstɑnɪʃ/ /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ v
étonner surprendre
to surprise, astound, flabbergast

astonished adj
abasourdi stupéfié
amazed

astonishing /əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋ/ /əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/ adj
étonnant
causing astonishment

astonishment /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/ /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/ n
étonnement
amazement, great surprise

astound /əˈstaʊnd/ v
étonner stupéfier ébahir épater
to astonish, bewilder or dazzle

astounding adj
impressionnant
that astounds or astound

astragalar adj
astragalien
of or pertaining to the astragalus

astrakhan /æstɹəˈkæn/ n
astrakan
fleece
cloth

astral /ˈæstɹəl/ adj
astral
relating to or resembling the stars

astride /əˈstɹaɪd/ adv
à califourchon
with one’s legs on either side

astride /əˈstɹaɪd/ preposition
à califourchon sur
with one’s legs on either side of

astringent /əˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ n
astringence
substance which draws tissue together

astro- prefix
astro-
celestial bodies

astrobiologist n
exobiologiste

astrobiology n
astrobiologie
astrobiology

astrobleme /ˈæs.tɹoʊ.blim/ /ˈæs.tɹəʊ.bliːm/ n
astroblème
pit-like structure created by an impacting meteoroid, asteroid or comet

astrocentric adj
astrocentrique

astrochemical adj
astrochimique

astrochemist n
astrochimiste

astrochemistry n
astrochimie
the study of the chemical composition of starts and outer space

astrocyte n
astrocyte
neuroglial cell in the shape of a star

astroid n
astroïde
hypocycloid with four cusps

astrolabe /ˈæs.tɹəˌleɪb/ n
astrolabe
astronomical and navigational instrument

astrologer /əˈstrɒl.ə.d͡ʒɚ/ n
astrologue
one who studies astrology

astrological /ˌæstɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
astrologique
pertaining to astrology

astrological sign n
signe signe astrologique signe du zodiaque
sign that is used as the basis of astrology

astrology /əˈstɹɒlədʒi/ n
astrologie
star divination

astrometry /əˈstɹɒmətɹi/ n
astrométrie
branch of astronomy

astronaut /ˈæstɹəˌnɑt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔːt/ n
astronaute
member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft, or someone trained for that purpose

astronautic adj
astronautique astronaval
of or pertaining to astronautics

astronomer /ə.ˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/ /əˈstɹɒn.ə.mə/ /əˈstɹɒn.ə.mɚ/ n
astronome
one who studies astronomy

astronomical /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɑm.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ adj
astronomique
of or relating to astronomy
very large

astronomical unit n
unité astronomique
measure of distance

astronomy /æsˈtɹɑn.ə.mi/ /əˈstɹɑn.ə.mi/ n
astronomie
study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere

astrophotographer n
astrophotographe

astrophotography n
astrophotographie
photography of celestial objects

astrophysical adj
astrophysique
of or pertaining to astrophysics

astrophysicist n
astrophysicien astrophysicienne
one who studies astrophysics

astrophysics /ˌæs.tɹoʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ /ˌæs.tɹəˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
astrophysique
interdisciplinary branch of astronomy and physics

astute /əsˈtjuːt/ adj
astucieux avisé sagace
Quick at seeing how to gain advantage

astuteness n
perspicacité sagacité
quality of being astute, also cleverness

asunder /əˈsʌndə/ /əˈsʌndɚ/ adv
en morceaux
into separate parts

asylum /əˈsaɪləm/ n
asile
place of safety
asile psychiatrique
mental asylum

asylum seeker n
demandeur d'asile demandeuse d'asile
person who has applied for asylum

asymmetric /ˌeɪ.səˈmɛt.rɪk/ adj
asymétrique
not symmetric

asymmetric warfare n
guerre asymétrique
conflict between belligerents of different strengths

asymmetrical /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtɹɪk(ə)l/ adj
asymétrique
not symmetrical

asymmetry /eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
asymétrie
lack of symmetry or proportion

asymptomatic adj
asymptomatique
not exhibiting any symptoms of disease

asymptote /ˈeɪ̯sɪmtoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmptoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmtoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmtɒt/ n
asymptote
a straight line which a curve approaches arbitrarily closely

asymptotic /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɑtɪk/ /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɔtɪk/ /ˌæsɪm(p)ˈtɒtɪk/ adj
asymptotique
pertaining to values or properties approached at infinity

asymptotically adv
asymptotiquement
(analysis) in an asymptotical manner, in the way of an asymptote

asynchronically adv
asynchroniquement

asynchronous /eɪˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ adj
asynchrone
not synchronous
(computing) allowing the client to continue during processing of a request or a message

asynchronous transfer mode n
ATM mode de transfert asynchrone
broadband voice and data technology with quality of service transmission for sending and receiving data

asynchrony n
asynchronisme
asynchrony

asyndeton n
asyndète
rhetoric scheme

at /æt/ /ət/ preposition
en à
in or very near a particular place
vers
in the direction of
à
indicating time
occupied in (activity)
denoting a price

at a glance
au doigt mouillé au jugé à première vue à vue de nez
on cursory examination

at a loss
complètement perdu perdu
not sure; uncertain; lacking further ideas, direction, or ability
à perte
below the cost or price of purchase

at a loss for words
bouche bée
having nothing to say

at a profit
à profit

at a push
au plus tard
not later than

at a run
au pas de course

at a time
à la fois
in a continuous period

at all [ætˈɔːɫ] [æˈɾɑɫ] [æˈɾɔɫ] [əˈtʰɔːɫ] [əˈɾɑɫ] [əˈɾɔɫ] [əˈɾɔːɫ] adv
du tout
to the slightest degree, in any way

at all costs
coûte que coûte à tout prix
sparing no effort

at any given moment adv
à tout moment
at any point of time

at arm's length
à bout de bras
at a distance

at bay
aux abois
cornered
à distance
unable to come closer

at best
au mieux
in the most favorable of conditions

at cost
à prix coûtant
at the original price

at daggers drawn
à couteaux tirés

at dark
pendant la tombée de la nuit
during nightfall

at death's door
aux portes de la mort à l'agonie à l'article de la mort
about to die

at each other's throats
à couteaux tirés
in mutual conflict

at ease
repos
(military) allowed to refrain from rigid formation
à l'aise
free of anxiety

at fault
en tort
deserving of blame

at first
au début d'abord
initially; at the start

at first blush
au premier abord de prime abord à première vue
upon first impression or consideration

at first glance
au premier abord à première vue de prime abord à vue de nez
after only a superficial examination or review

at hand
concerné en question
currently receiving attention
proche
near; soon; approaching; imminent
sous la main à portée de main
within easy reach; nearby

at home
à l'aise
at ease; comfortable
à la maison chez soi
in one's place of residence

at large
dans son ensemble en général
in general
en cavale en liberté
on the loose
entièrement
(obsolete in English) in full

at last
au bout du compte finalement à la fin
in the end; finally; ultimately
enfin
after a long time; eventually

at least
au moins au minimum
at a lower limit
en tout cas du moins
anyway

at length
enfin
finally
longuement
for a long time

at loggerheads /æt ˈlɒɡəhɛdz/ /æt ˈlɔɡɚˌhɛdz/ /ˈlɑ-/
comme chien et chat diamétralement opposés
unable to agree; opposing

at most
au maximum au plus au grand maximum grand max grand maximum tout au plus
at the most; at a maximum or upper limit

at night adv
la nuit de nuit
during the night

at no time
à aucun moment
never

at odds /ət‿ˈɑdz/ /ət‿ˈɒdz/
en conflit
in disagreement

at once /ət ˈwʌns/ adv
aussitôt tout de suite séance tenante
immediately
d'un seul coup en même temps
at the same time
à la fois
together

at one's fingertips
sous la main à portée de main
readily available

at one's own risk /ət wʌnz ˈəʊn ɹɪsk/
à ses risques et périls
taking personal responsibility for any harm that arises from a dangerous activity

at pains
faire tout son possible
making careful effort

at peace
tranquille
free from anxiety or stress

at places
par endroits par-ci par-là çà et là
at some places

at present
à présent
currently

at random
au hasard aléatoirement de manière aléatoire
randomly

at rest
au repos
In a state of inactivity or repose, either physical or mental
à l'arrêt
not moving

at risk
en danger
In a condition marked by a level of risk

at school
à l'école
at one's school

at sea
en mer
at the ocean or sea
largué noyé
in a state of confusion or bewilderment

at sign n
arobase arrobe
name of the symbol @

at sixes and sevens
largué
in a state of confusion
ne pas être sur la même longueur d'ondes
in a state of dispute or disagreement

at some point
un jour à un moment donné à un moment ou à un autre
at an indefinite time

at stake
en jeu
at issue, at risk

at that
aussi avec ça en plus
in addition

at that time
dans ce temps-là à l'époque
back then

at the best of times /æt‿ðə ˈbɛst‿əv ˈtaɪmz/
au mieux
even under the most favourable conditions

at the bottom of
derrière

at the cost of preposition
au détriment de au prix de au préjudice de aux dépens de

at the drop of a hat
en un claquement de doigts
instantly, without hesitation

at the earliest
au plus tôt
not sooner than

at the end of one's tether
au bout du rouleau exaspéré
at the limit of one’s patience

at the end of the day
au bout du compte au final en fin de compte
in summary; ultimately

at the expense of
au détriment de
in a way as to harm somebody or something
au détriment de au préjudice de aux dépens de aux frais de

at the feet of preposition
aux pieds de idolâtre de obnubilé par subjugué par tout dévoué à
very devoted 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
very near to

at the hands of preposition
aux mains de
by the actions of

at the helm
en charge de à la barre
in charge of a company or project
à la barre
steering a vessel

at the last minute
de dernière minute à la dernière minute
very close to a deadline

at the latest
au plus tard
not later than

at the mercy of
à la merci de
defenseless against

at the moment
en ce moment actuellement pour le moment pour l'instant
right now

at the ready
en joue
ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation

at the risk of preposition
au risque de
despite the likelihood of (something bad happening)

at the same time
d'un autre côté
on the other hand
simultanément en même temps dans le même temps
simultaneously

at the sight of preposition
à la vue de

at the time
à l'époque
at the time referred to the specific time period, era, or time frame in the past

at the top of one's lungs
à pleins poumons à tue-tête

at the top of one's voice
du haut de sa tête à pleins poumons à tue-tête

at the very least adv
au bas mot au minimum au moins tout au moins
as an absolute minimum

at the very most adv
au maximum tout au plus
as an absolute maximum

at this rate
à ce rythme à ce rythme-là
continuing at the current pace

at times
de temps à autre parfois
on occasion, sometimes

at war
en guerre

at work
au travail
in the process of doing work
au travail à pied d’œuvre
at one's workplace
à l'œuvre
at play, in action

at worst
au pire
if the worst possible alternative happens

at your service
pour vous servir à votre service
way of introduction

ataman /ˈætəmən/ n
ataman
title

ataractic n
tranquillisant
tranquilizer

ataraxia n
ataraxie
absence of mental disturbance

atavism /ˈætəˌvɪzəm/ [ˈæɾəˌvɪzəm] n
atavisme
reappearance of an ancestral characteristic

atavistic /æt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/ adj
atavique
biology: of the recurrence of a trait after an absence of generations
of a throwback
of the return of earlier, more primitive behavior

ataxia /eɪˈtæksɪə/ /əˈtæksɪə/ n
ataxie
lack of coordination

atelier /-ˌljɛ/ /æ.təˈljeɪ/ /əˈtɛl.i.eɪ/ /əˈtɛl.jeɪ/ /əˈtɛlˌjeɪ/ /ˈæ.təˌljeɪ/ /ˌæ.tlˈjeɪ/ [ˌæ.ɾl-] n
atelier cabane studio

atelophobia /əˌtɛləˈfəʊbɪə/ n
atélophobie
fear of imperfection

atemporal adj
atemporel
unaffected by time

athame /ɑˈθɑ.meɪ/ /əˈθeɪmeɪ/ /əˈθɑ.meɪ/ /əˈθɑːmeɪ/ /ˈæ.θəˌmeɪ/ n
athamé
ritual dagger

athanor /ˈæθənɔɹ/ /ˈæθənɔː/ n
athanor
furnace or stove designed and used to maintain uniform heat, primarily used by alchemists

atheism /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/ n
athéisme
lack of belief that any deities exist (with or without a belief that no deities exist)
belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs)

atheist /ˈeɪθiɪst/ n
athée athéiste
a person who believes with certainty that no deities exist
a person who doubts the existence of deities

atheistic adj
athée
relating to atheists

atheophobia /ˌeɪθioʊˈfoʊbiə/ n
athéophobie
fear or hatred of atheists

athermanous adj
athermane

athermochroic adj
athermochroïque

atheroma n
athérome
abnormal fatty deposit

atherosclerosis /ˌæθɚoʊskləˈɹoʊsəs/ n
athérosclérose
clogging or hardening of blood vessels caused by plaques

atherosclerotic adj
athérosclérosique
of or pertaining to atherosclerosis

athlete /ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/ /ˈæθ.ə.liːt/ n
athlète
participant in one of several sporting activities
exceptionally physically fit person
athlète sportif sportive
person who actively participates in physical sports

athlete's foot n
pied d’athlète intertrigo inter-orteils mycose des pieds
fungal infection

athletic /æθˈlɛt.ɪk/ adj
athlétique
having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape
athlétique sportif
having to do with athletes

athletically adv
athlétiquement
in an athletic manner

athletics /æθˈlɛtɪks/ n
athlétisme
(chiefly US) physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill

athoracic adj
athoracique

athrepsia n
athrepsie

athreptic adj
athrepsique

athwart /əˈθwɔɹt/ /əˈθwɔːt/ adv
à travers [[d']]un coté à [[l']]autre
from side to side, often in an oblique manner

atimy /ˈætɪmi/ n
atimie
disgrace

atlas /ˈætləs/ /ˈætlɪs/ n
atlas
bound collection of maps
(anatomy) The uppermost vertebra of the neck
(architecture) a figure of a man used as a column; telamon
bound collection of tables, illustrations, etc., on any subject

atloidean adj
atloïdien

atmosphere /ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ n
ambiance atmosphère
mood or feeling
ambience
environment, conditions, ambience
atmosphère
gases surrounding the Earth
a unit of measurement for pressure
air in a particular place

atmospheric /ˌætməsˈfɛɹɪk/ adj
atmosphérique
relating to the atmosphere

atmospheric pressure n
pression atmosphérique
pressure caused by weight of the atmosphere

atoll /əˈtɑl/ /əˈtɒl/ /ˈeɪtɑl/ /ˈeɪtɔl/ /ˈætoʊl/ /ˈætɑl/ /ˈætɒl/ /ˈætɔl/ n
atoll
island

atom /ˈætəm/ n
atome
chemistry, physics: smallest possible amount of matter retaining its chemical properties
historical: theoretical particle of matter
mathematics: member of a Boolean algebra
smallest indivisible constituent

atomic /əˈtɑː.mɪk/ /əˈtɒm.ɪk/ /əˈtɔm.ɪk/ adj
atomique
of, or relating to atoms
atomique indivisible
computing: guaranteed to either complete fully, or not at all
unable to be split
atomique nucléaire
of, or employing nuclear energy or processes
infinitésimal microscopique
infinitesimally small

atomic absorption spectroscopy n
spectroscopie par absorption atomique

atomic bomb n
bombe atomique
nuclear weapon

atomic clock n
horloge atomique
reference clock

atomic emission spectroscopy n
spectroscopie par émission atomique

atomic mass n
masse atomique
mass of an atom

atomic nucleus n
noyau atomique
nucleus of an atom

atomic number n
numéro atomique nombre atomique
number of protons

atomic weight n
masse atomique masse atomique relative poids atomique
term used to represent the mean atomic mass of an element in nature
poids atomique
former terms for relative atomic mass

atomicity /ˌætəˈmɪsɪti/ [-ɾi] [-ɾə-] n
atomicité
quality or state of being atomic

atomize v
atomiser
to separate or reduce into atoms
atomiser bombarder
to bomb with nuclear weapons
décomposer
to fragment, break into small pieces or concepts

atomizer n
atomiseur
instrument for reducing a liquid to spray

atonal /eɪˈtoʊnəl/ /eɪˈtəʊnəl/ adj
atonal
lacking a tonal center or key (music)

atonality n
atonalité
a style of music

atone /əˈtoʊn/ /əˈtəʊn/ [əˈtʰoʊ̯n] v
expier
to make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offence or a crime
to clear someone else of wrongdoing

atonement /əˈtoʊnmənt/ n
expiation réconciliation réparation
reconciliation of God and mankind
propitiation
amends to restore a damaged relationship

atop /əˈtɒp/ adv
en haut de
on, to or at the top

atop /əˈtɒp/ preposition
au-dessus de en haut de
on the top of

atopic /eɪˈtɒpɪk/ adj
atopique
characterised by atopy

atopic dermatitis n
dermatite atopique
skin disease

atresia n
atrésie

atrial /ˈeɪtɹi.əl/ adj
atrial
Of, or pertaining to an atrium

atrial fibrillation n
fibrillation atriale fibrillation auriculaire
Cardiac arrhythmia

atrium /ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
atrium
square hall lit from above
body cavity
central room in Roman homes
oreillette atrium
one of two upper chambers of the heart

atrocious /əˈtɹoʊʃəs/ /əˈtɹəʊʃəs/ adj
atroce
frightful, evil, cruel, monstrous
offensive, heinous
very bad

atrocity /əˈtɹɒsɪti/ n
atrocité
extremely cruel act

atrophic adj
atrophique
pertaining to atrophy

atrophied adj
atrophié
characterized by atrophy

atrophy /ˈæt.ɹə.fi/ n
atrophie
reduced functionality

atrophy /ˈæt.ɹə.fi/ v
atrophier
(intransitive) wither or waste away

atropine /ˈa.tɹə.piːn/ /ˈa.tɹəp.ɪn/ /ˈæ.tɹəˌpin/ n
atropine
alkaloid extracted from the plant deadly nightshade

attaboy /ˈætəˌbɔɪ/ interjection
bon gars
Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy or a man

attach /əˈtæt͡ʃ/ v
attacher joindre
to fasten, to join to

attachable adj
attachable
able to be attached

attachment /əˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ n
attachement
strong bonding towards or with
attachement dépendance
dependence, especially a strong one
pièce jointe
file sent along with a message
saisie
legal: taking a person's property to satisfy a debt

attaché /əˈtæʃeɪ/ /ˌætæˈʃeɪ/ n
attaché
diplomatic officer

attack /əˈtæk/ n
attaque
offense of a battle
medicine: sudden onset of a disease
attaque assaut
attempt to cause damage, injury, or death

attack /əˈtæk/ v
attaquer
to apply violent force
soccer: to move forward in an attempt to score point
attaquer apostropher invectiver
to aggressively challenge with words

attack helicopter n
hélicoptère d'attaque hélicoptère de combat
(military) armed helicopter

attack is the best form of defence proverb
l'attaque est la meilleure défense la meilleure défense, c'est l'attaque
attacking the opposition first is better than waiting

attacker /əˈtækɚ/ n
attaquant
someone who attacks

attain /əˈteɪn/ v
atteindre
to accomplish; to achieve

attainable /əˈteɪnəb(ə)l/ adj
atteignable réalisable
able to be accomplished, achieved, or obtained

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ n
attentat
attack
tentative
the action of trying at something

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ v
tenter essayer
to try

attend /əˈtɛnd/ [əˈtʰɛnd] v
aller fréquenter
to regularly go to
assister présent
to be present at

attendance /əˈtɛn.dəns/ n
présence
act of attending; state of being present

attendant /əˈtɛndənt/ n
vendeur vendeuse
sales attendant

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ interjection
garde à vous attention
military command

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ n
attention
mental focus
attention attentions
romantic interest
attention garde à vous
state of alertness in the standing position

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder n
TDAH trouble du déficit de l’attention avec ou sans hyperactivité
developmental disorder

attention span /əˈtɛn.ʃən spæn/ n
capacité de concentration
time one can pay attention

attention whore /əˈtɛn.ʃən ho(ː)ɹ/ n
m’as-tu-vu
someone craving attention

attentive /əˈtɛntɪv/ adj
attentif
paying attention

attentively adv
attentivement
in an attentive manner

attenuate /əˈten.jʉˌæɪt/ /əˈtɛn.juˌeɪt/ v
atténuer
To reduce

attenuation n
atténuation
gradual diminishing in the strength

attest /əˈtɛst/ v
attester

attestation /ˌætɛˈsteɪʃən/ n
attestation
something which bears witness, confirms or authenticates
such a confirmation or authentication
linguistics: appearance in records

attested /əˈtɛstɪd/ adj
attesté
in linguistics: of words or languages, proven to have existed by records

attic /ˈætɪk/ [ˈæɾɪk] n
grenier mansarde combles
space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof

attitude /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈætɪˌtud/ /ˈɛːtɪtˌjuːd/ [ˈæɾɪˌtud] n
attitude état d'esprit
disposition or state of mind
posture attitude
position of the body or way of carrying oneself

atto- prefix
atto-
unit of measure

attoampere n
attoampère
10-18 amperes

attogram n
attogramme
10-18 grams

attometre n
attomètre
10-18 metres

attorney /əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/ n
avocat avocate juriste
lawyer
mandataire
agent/representative

attorney general n
procureur général
major government officer

attorney-in-fact n
fondé de pouvoir
US legal: ad hoc agent

attract /əˈtɹækt/ v
attirer
pull without touching

attract attention v
attirer l'attention se faire remarquer
attract attention

attraction /əˈtɹækʃən/ [əˈtɹækʃ(ɪ̈)n] [əˈt͡ʃɹækʃ(ɪ̈)n] n
attirance
feeling of being attracted
attraction
tendency to attract
something which attracts

attractive /əˈtɹæktɪv/ adj
attractif
having the quality of attracting by inherent force
attractif attrayant sympathique
having the power of charming

attractiveness n
attractivité attrait
state of being attractive or engaging

attractor n
attracteur
set of points or states to which a dynamical system evolves after a long enough time

attributable /əˈtɹɪbjuːtəbəl/ adj
attribuable
capable of being attributed

attribute /əˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /əˈtɹɪb.juːt/ /əˈtɹɪbˌjut/ /ˈæt.ɹɪ.bjuːt/ /ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/ n
attribut
characteristic or quality
attribut propriété
computing: the applicable option selection
épithète déterminant attribut
grammar: word qualifying a noun

attribute /əˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /əˈtɹɪb.juːt/ /əˈtɹɪbˌjut/ /ˈæt.ɹɪ.bjuːt/ /ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/ v
attribuer
to associate ownership or authorship with

attributive /ə.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ adj
attributif attributive
having the nature of an attribute
épithète
of, or being an attributive

attributive /ə.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ n
épithète
a word or phrase that modifies a noun and is part of the noun's noun phrase

attributive adjective n
adjectif épithète épithète
adjective that describes only an attribute

attributive noun n
nom épithète
a noun that modifies another noun attributively

attrition /əˈtɹɪʃən/ n
départs volontaires
reduction in membership or personnel
usure
wearing by friction

attrition bias n
biais d'attrition
type of selection bias

attune /əˈt(j)un/ /əˈtjuːn/ /əˈt͜ʃuːn/ v
accorder
to bring into harmony or accord
to bring into musical accord
to tune an instrument

atychiphobia n
atychiphobie
the fear of failure

atypical /eɪ.ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ adj
atypique
not conforming to the norm
irregular

au contraire /oʊ ˌkoʊnˈtɹɛ(ə)ɹ/ /əʊ ˈkɒntɹɛː(ɹ)/ adv
au contraire
on the contrary

au pair /əʊ ˈpɛə/ n
fille au pair
single girl or boy staying as a guest with a host family

au revoir /o.ʁə.ˈvwaʁ/ /ɔʁ.ˈvwaʁ/ /ɔːɹ.ˈvwɑː/ /ˌoʊ.ɹə.ˈvwɑɹ/ /ˌɑ.ɹə.ˈvwɑɹ/ /ˌəʊ.ɹə.ˈvwɑː/ interjection
au revoir

aubade /-ˈbæd/ /oʊˈbɑd/ /əʊˈbɑːd/ n
aubade
poem or song evoking or greeting the dawn or early morning
morning love song; song of lovers parting in the morning

auburn /ˈɑ.bɚn/ /ˈɔ.bɚn/ adj
auburn roux
reddish-brown

auction /ˈoːkʃən/ /ˈɑkʃən/ /ˈɔkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ n
vente aux enchères enchères enchère
public sales event

auction /ˈoːkʃən/ /ˈɑkʃən/ /ˈɔkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ v
vente aux enchères
to sell at an auction

auction house n
société de vente aux enchères
company

auctioneer n
commissaire-priseur
one who conducts an auction

auctioneer v
enchérir
to sell at an auction

auctorial adj
auctorial autorial

audacious /ɔˈdeɪʃəs/ /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
audacieux
showing willingness to take bold risks

audacity /ɔˈdæsɪti/ /ɔːˈdæsɪti/ n
audace culot
fearless daring
audace culot toupet impudence
insolent boldness

audible /ˈɔːdɪbəl/ adj
audible
able to be heard

audience /ˈɑdiəns/ /ˈɔdiəns/ /ˈɔːdiəns/ /ˈɔːdɪəns/ n
audience
formal meeting with a dignitary
lectorat
readership of a written publication
public auditoire assistance
group of people seeing a performance

audience hall n
salle d'audience
room in which an official holds audience

audio /ˈɑ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔː.di.əʊ/ adj
audio
focused on audible sound

audio cassette n
cassette audio
cassette for recorded sound

audio description n
audiodescription vidéodescription

audio frequency n
audiofréquence
frequency of audible sound waves

audio guide n
audioguide
form of apparatus

audio- prefix
audio-
related to sound

audiobook n
livre audio livre sonore
audiobook

audiologist n
audiologiste
doctor of audiology

audiology /ɔːdiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
audiologie
study of hearing and hearing defects

audiometer n
audiomètre
instrument

audiovisual /-ʒʊ.əl/ /ˌɑ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔː.di.əʊˈvɪ.zjʊ.əl/ adj
audiovisuel
audiovisual

audit /ˈɑ.dɪt/ /ˈɔ.dɪt/ /ˈɔː.dɪt/ n
audit
independent review
inspection
examination in general

auditability n
auditabilité
ability to be audited/verified

audition /ɑˈdɪʃən/ /ɔˈdɪʃən/ /ɔːˈdɪʃən/ n
audition
performance by an aspiring performer
sense of hearing

audition /ɑˈdɪʃən/ /ɔˈdɪʃən/ /ɔːˈdɪʃən/ v
auditionner
evaluate one or more performers in through an audition

auditor /ˈɔːdɪtɚ/ n
auditeur auditrice
one who audits bookkeeping accounts

auditorium /ɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əm/ /ˌɔ.dəˈtɔɹ.i.əm/ n
amphi
large room for public meetings or performances
auditorium auditoire salle
space where the audience is located

auditory /ˈɑː.dɪˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈɔː.dɪ.tə.ɹi/ /ˈɔː.dɪ.tɹi/ /ˈɔː.dɪˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
auditif auditoire

augend /ˈɔd͡ʒɛnd/ n
cumulande
A quantity to which another is added

auger /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə(ɹ)/ n
tarière tarière à trépan
carpenter's tool

augite n
augite
pyroxene mineral

augment /ɑɡˈmɛnt/ /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈɑɡmənt/ /ˈɔːɡmənt/ n
augment
grammar: prefix indicating past tense of verb

augment /ɑɡˈmɛnt/ /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈɑɡmənt/ /ˈɔːɡmənt/ v
accroître agrandir
to become greater
augmenter
to increase, make larger or supplement
augmenter [[l']]intervalle
to increase an interval by a half step
élargir le mouvement
to slow the tempo or meter

augmentation n
augmentie
in heraldry: a particular mark of honour

augmentative adj
augmentatif
growing, enlarging, increasing

augmentative n
augmentatif
a form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority

augmented fourth n
quarte augmentée

augmented reality n
réalité augmentée
merging of a view of the real-world environment upon a digital image

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ n
augure
diviner who foretells events by unusual occurrences

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ v
augurer
to foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events

augury /ˈɔː.ɡjʊ.ɹi/ n
augure
divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals
an omen or prediction; a foreboding

august /ɑˈɡʌst/ /ɔˈɡʌst/ /ɔːˈɡʌst/ /ə-/ adj
auguste
awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable
of noble birth

auk /ɔːk/ n
pingouin
seabird of the family Alcidae

auld lang syne /-ˈzaɪn/ /ˌoʊl(d)-/ /ˌɑl(d)-/ /ˌɔl(d) læŋ ˈsaɪn/ /ˌɔld ˌlæŋ ˈsaɪn/ /ˌɔːld læŋ ˈsaɪn/ n
ancien temps temps jadis
days gone by

auletris /ɔːˈliːtɹɪs/ n
aulétride
courtesan flute-player

aulos n
aulos

aunt /ant/ /eɪnt/ /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɔnt/ /ʌnt/ [ant] [aːnt] [eənt] [änt] [äːnt] [ænt] [ɐːnt] [ɑːnt] [ɒːnt] [ɛənt] n
tante tatie
a parent's sister or sister-in-law

aunt-in-law n
belle-tante
aunt of one's husband
aunt of one's wife
tante par alliance
wife of one's aunt
wife of one's uncle

auntie /ˈæn.ti/ /ˈɑːn.ti/ n
tata tatie tantine
Diminutive of aunt

aura /ˈɔɹ.ə/ /ˈɔː.ɹə/ n
aura
an invisible force surrounding a living creature
the distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with someone or something

aural /aʊɹəl/ /ˈɑ(ː)ɹəl/ /ˈɑɹəl/ /ˈɔɹəl/ /ˈɔːɹəl/ adj
auditif aural
of or pertaining to sound
auriculaire
of or pertaining to the ear

aureola /ɑˈɹiː.ə.lə/ /ɔˈɹiː.ə.lə/ /ɔːˈɹiː.ə.lə/ n
auréole
luminous cloud

aureole /ˈɔɹ.i.oʊl/ /ˈɔː.ɹiː.əʊl/ n
auréole
circle of light or halo around the head of a deity

auricular /ɔˈɹɪk.jəl.ɚ/ /ɔːˈɹɪk.jʊl.ə/ n
auriculaire
little finger

auricular fibrillation n
fibrillation auriculaire
"auricular fibrillation" specifically

auriculiform adj
auriculiforme

auride n
aurure
anion of gold

auriferous /ɔːˈɹɪfəɹəs/ adj
aurifère
containing gold

aurific adj
aurifique

auriform adj
auriforme

aurochs /ˈaʊɹɒks/ /ˈɔːɹɒks/ n
aurochs
Bos primigenius

aurone n
aurone

aurora /ɔˈɹɔɹ.ə/ /ɔːˈɹɔː.ɹə/ /əˈɹɔɹ.ə/ /əˈɹɔː.ɹə/ n
aurore polaire
atmospheric phenomenon

auscultate v
ausculter
to practice auscultation

auscultation /ˌɔskəlˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɔːskəlˈteɪʃən/ n
auscultation
diagnosis by stethoscope or similar auditory device

auscultatory adj
auscultateur

auspice /ˈɑspɪs/ /ˈɔspɪs/ /ˈɔːspɪs/ n
auspice
omen
auspices
patronage

auspicious /ɑːˈspɪʃ.əs/ /ɔːˈspɪ.ʃəs/ adj
de bon augure faste propice
indicating future success

auspiciously adv
sous les meilleurs auspices
in an auspicious way

austenite /ˈɑstɪnaɪt/ /ˈɒstɪnaɪt/ /ˈɔstɪnaɪt/ n
austénite

austenitic adj
austénitique
of or pertaining to austenite

austere /ɑˈstiɹ/ /ɒˈstɪə(ɹ)/ /ɔˈstiɹ/ /ɔːˈstɪə(ɹ)/ adj
austère
not extravagant

austerity /ɔˈstɛɹɪti/ n
austérité
policy of deficit-cutting: reduce spending and/or raise taxes
severity of manners or life
sourness and harshness to the taste

austral /ˈɒstɹəl/ /ˈɔːstɹəl/ adj
austral
of, relating to, or coming from the south

austral /ˈɒstɹəl/ /ˈɔːstɹəl/ n
austral
currency

australopith /ˈɒstɹələˌpɪθ/ n
australopithèque
hominid, a member of Australopithecus

autarchy /-tɑː-/ /ˈɔˌtɑɹki/ /ˈɔːtəki/ n
autarchie
condition of absolute power

autarky /-tɑː-/ /ˈɔˌtɑɹki/ /ˈɔːtəki/ n
autarcie
(policy of) national economic self-sufficiency

autecology n
autécologie
one of two broad subdivisions of ecology

auteur /oʊˈtɝ/ /ɔːˈtɜː/ /əʊˈtɜː/ n
auteur
creative artist

authentic /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɒ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ adj
authentique
of undisputed origin
conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief

authentically adv
authentiquement
in an authentic manner

authenticate /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ v
authentifier
to prove authentic

authentication n
authentification
proof of the identity of a user logging on to some network
certification
something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something

authenticity /ɑθənˈtɪsɪti/ /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ [ɑθənˈtɪsɪɾi] [ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪɾi] n
authenticité
the quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original

authigenic adj
authigène
from the source in which it is found

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ n
auteur autrice auteure
originator or creator of a work

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ v
créer écrire
to create a work as its author

authoress /ˈɔ.θɚ.ɹɛs/ /ˈɔː.θə.ɹɛs/ n
autrice écrivaine
female author

authorial adj
autorial

authorial intent n
intention de [[l']]auteur
intent of an author as encoded in their work

authoritarian /ɔˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ /ɔːˌθɒɹ.ɪˈtɛə̯.ɹɪən/ /əˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ adj
autoritaire
of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority
demanding obedience to authority; dictatorial
tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority

authoritarian /ɔˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ /ɔːˌθɒɹ.ɪˈtɛə̯.ɹɪən/ /əˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ n
autoritaire

authoritarianism n
autoritarisme
authoritarian form of government

authoritative /ɔ-/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪtɪv/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ /əˈθɑɹɪtətɪv/ /əˈθɑɹɪtɪv/ /əˈθɑɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪtətɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪtɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ adj
autorisé autorisée autoritaire majeur majeure
accurate or definitive
autorisé autorisée autoritaire officiel officielle
originating from a figure of authority
magistériel magistérielle
having a commanding style

authorities n
autorités
all senses

authority /ɒːˈtɒɹɪti/ /ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/ /əˈθɔɹəti/ n
autorité
power to enforce rules or give orders
reliable source of information on a subject
police or law enforcement collectively

authority figure n
figure d'autorité

authorization n
autorisation
act of authorizing
state of being authorized to do something or to be somewhere

authorize /ˈɑθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɒθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪz/ v
autoriser
to grant power or permission
to permit

authorized /ˈɑθəɹaɪzd/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪzd/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/ adj
autorisé
explicitly allowed

authorship n
paternité
quality or state of being an author

autism /ˈɑtɪzəm/ /ˈɔːtɪzəm/ n
autisme
neurological disorder

autism spectrum disorder n
trouble du spectre autistique trouble du spectre de l'autisme
one of various autistic disorders

autist /ˈɔː.tɪst/ n
autiste
person with autism

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ adj
autiste autistique
having or pertaining to autism

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ n
autiste
person who has autism

autistic spectrum disorder n
trouble du spectre autistique trouble du spectre de l'autisme
disorder

auto da fe /ˈaʊtəʊ də ˈfeɪ/ n
autodafé
public execution by burning at the stake

auto mechanic /ˈɔtoʊ məˈkænɪk/ n
garagiste
person

auto racing n
course automobile
sport

auto show /ˈɑɾowˈʃow/ /ˈɔɾowˈʃow/ n
salon automobile

auto- /ˈɔː.təʊ/ prefix
auto-
relating to cars or the driving of cars

auto-reply n
réponse automatique
feature in e-mail software
message sent by this means

autoantibody n
autoanticorps

autobesity n
autobésité

autobiographical /ˌɑtoʊˌbaɪəˈɡɹæfəkəl/ /ˌɔː.təˌbaɪ.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk.əl/ adj
autobiographique
of or relating to person's life

autobiography /ˌɔː.tə.baɪˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
autobiographie
biography of oneself

autoboxing n
autoboxing
automatic boxing

autobus /ˈɑtoʊˌbʌs/ /ˈɔtoʊˌbʌs/ /ˈɔːtə(ʊ)bʌs/ [ˈɑɾə-] [ˈɔɾə-] n
autobus
bus that is a motor vehicle
autobus gruppetto
large group of cyclists who have fallen behind the peloton

autocastration n
autocastration

autocatalytic adj
autocatalytique
catalyzed by one of its own products

autocategorization n
autocatégorisation
automatic categorization

autocategorize v
autocatégoriser
to automatically categorize

autocephalous /ɔːtə(ʊ)ˈsɛfələs/ adj
autocéphale
(of a church) independent

autocephaly /ˌɔːtəˈsɛfəli/ n
autocéphalie
the organisational independence of a church

autochthon /ɑˈtɑkˌθɑn/ /ɑˈtɑkθ(ə)n/ /ɔˈtɑkˌθɑn/ /ɔˈtɑkθ(ə)n/ /ɔːˈtɒkθ(ə)n/ /ɔːˈtɒkθɒn/ n
autochtone
earliest inhabitant

autochthonous /ɑˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/ adj
autochtone
native to the place where found

autoclassify v
autoclassifier
to automatically classify

autoclave /ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/ n
autoclave
sterilized heating vessel

autoclave /ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/ v
autoclaver
sterilize in an autoclave

autocomplete n
autocomplétion
feature

autocomplete v
autocompléter
complete automatically

autocorrelation n
autocorrélation
statistics, signal processing: the cross-correlation of a signal with itself

autocracy /ɔːˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
autocratie
form of government

autocrat /ˈɔːtəkɹæt/ n
autocrate
ruler with absolute power

autocratic adj
autocratique
of or pertaining to autocracy or an autocrat

autodidact /ˌɔːtoʊˈdaɪdækt/ n
autodidacte
a self-taught person

autodidacticism n
autodidaxie
self-education; self-directed learning

autoerotic /ˈɔːtəʊ.ɘɹɒt.ɪk/ adj
autoérotique
masturbatory

autoerotism n
autoérotisme
sexual activity involving oneself

autofellatio n
autofellation
Oral stimulation of one's own penis

autofiction n
autofiction

autofictional adj
autofictionnel

autoformat v
autoformater

autogamy n
autogamie
self-fertilization

autogenesis n
autogenèse
the supposed creation of living organisms from nonliving matter

autoglossonym /ˌɑː.toʊˈɡlɑ.sə.nɪm/ /ˌɔː.toʊˈɡlɑ.sə.nɪm/ /ˌɔː.təʊˈɡlɒ.sə.nɪm/ n
autoglossonyme autoglottonyme
The name of a language in that language

autograph /ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf/ adj
autographe
hand-written manuscript

autograph /ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf/ n
autographe signature
signature

autograph /ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf/ v
dédicacer signer
to sign, or write one’s name or signature on a book

autoharp n
autoharpe
instrument

autohypnosis n
autohypnose
hypnosis of oneself

autoignition temperature n
point d’auto-inflammation
lowest temperature of spontaneous combustion

autoimmune adj
auto-immun
of or pertaining to autoimmunity

autoloading n
autochargement

autological /ˌɑːtoʊˈlɑːd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌɑːtəˈlɑːd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌɔː.təʊˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌɔː.təˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/ adj
autologique
of a phrase, describing itself

autolysis /əˈtɑ.ləˌsɪs/ n
autolyse
the destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes

automagical /ˈɑtoʊˈmæd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
automagique
automatic, but with an apparent element of magic

automagically adv
automagiquement
automatically

automassage n
automassage
the practice of massaging onself

automate /ˈoː.tə.mæɪt/ /ˈɑ.toʊˌmeɪt/ /ˈɑ.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɔ.toʊˌmeɪt/ /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/ [ˈoː.ɾə.mæɪt] [ˈɑ.ɾoʊˌmeɪt] [ˈɑ.ɾəˌmeɪt] [ˈɔ.ɾoʊˌmeɪt] [ˈɔ.ɾəˌmeɪt] v
automatiser
to replace or enhance human labor with machines

automated /ˈɑ.toʊˌmeɪ.tɪd/ /ˈɑ.təmeɪtɪd/ /ˈɔ.toʊˌmeɪ.tɪd/ /ˈɔ.təmeɪtɪd/ /ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd/ [ˈɑ.ɾoʊˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] [ˈɑ.ɾəˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] [ˈɔ.ɾoʊˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] [ˈɔ.ɾəˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] adj
automatisé
made automatic

automated machine learning n
apprentissage automatique
field of study

automated teller n
guichet automatique

automated teller machine /ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd ˈtɛlə(ɹ) məˈʃiːn/ n
distributeur de billets distributeur automatique de billets guichet automatique bancaire
banking

automatic /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] adj
automatique
capable of operating without external control
describing a firearm which fires continuously
acting without conscious thought

automatic /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] n
semi-automatique
A semi-automatic pistol

automatic teller n
guichet automatique

automatic transmission n
boite de vitesses automatique
a mechanical transmission which shifts gears automatically in response to speed and/or load

automatically /ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ /ˈɔːtəˌmætɪk(.ə)li/ /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk(.ə)li] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk(.ə)li] adv
automatiquement
In an automatic manner

automation /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/ n
automatisation automation
converting the controlling of a machine to an automatic system

automatism /ɔːˈtɒmətɪzəm/ n
automatisme
acting automatically

automaton /ɔːˈtɒmətən/ /ɔːˈtɒməˌtɒn/ /əˈtɑməˌtɑn/ n
automate
machine or robot designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions
person who acts like a machine or robot
formal system
toy in the form of a mechanical figure

automobile /ˈɑː.tə.məˈbil/ /ˈɑː.tə.məˌbil/ /ˈɑː.təˈmoʊ.bil/ /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbil/ /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbiːl/ /ˌɔː.tə.məˈbil/ /ˌɔː.təˈmoʊ.bil/ n
voiture automobile char auto
passenger vehicle

automorphic number n
nombre automorphe
number whose square ends in itself

automotive adj
automobile
having the ability to move by itself; self-propelled or self-propelling
of, or relating to motor vehicles

autonepiophilia /ˌɔːtəʊˌniːpiəʊˈfɪliə/ n
autonépiophilie
Paraphilic infantilism

autonomic /ˌɔt.əˈnɑm.ɪk/ /ˌɔː.təˈnɒm.ɪk/ adj
autonome
acting or occurring involuntarily, without conscious control

autonomism n
mouvement autonome

autonomous /ɑˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ adj
autonome
self-governing

autonomous sensory meridian response n
réponse autonome sensorielle culminante
frisson characterized by a tingling sensation on the skin

autonomous vehicle n
voiture autonome véhicule autonome
vehicle

autonomy /ɑˈtɑ.nə.mi/ /ɔˈtɑ.nə.mi/ /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/ n
autonomie
self-government
capacity for individual decision

autonymic adj
autonymique

autopatrolled adj
autopatrouillé
automatically checked

autophagy n
autophagie
the process of self-digestion

autopilot n
pilote automatique
guiding system

autoplastic adj
autoplastique
of or pertaining to autoplasty

autoplasty n
autoplastie greffe
process

autopoiesis /ˌɔːtəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs/ n
autopoïèse
self-creation

autopsy /ˈɑtɑpsi/ /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ n
autopsie
a dissection performed on a cadaver

autoradiography n
autoradiographie

autoregressive adj
autorégressif
employing autoregression

autoregulation n
autorégulation
process by which an inhibitory feedback counteracts change

autosexuality n
autosexualité
sexual attraction to oneself

autosome /ˈɑtəzoʊm/ /ˈɔɾəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɔːtəsəʊm/ n
autosome
any chromosome other than sex chromosomes

autostimulate v
autostimuler

autosuggestion n
autosuggestion
suggesting thoughts to oneself

autotelic adj
autotélique
containing its own meaning or purpose
deriving meaning and purpose from within
not motivated by anything beyond itself

autotelic n
personne autotélique
autotelic person

autoteller n
guichet automatique
"autoteller"

autotheism n
autothéisme
Belief that one is a deity

autotomy /ɔːˈtɒtəmi/ n
autotomie
invertebrate self-defense mechanism

autotransfusion n
autotransfusion auto-transfusion
blood transfusion in which a person receives their own blood

autotroph /ˈɔɾəˌtɹoʊf/ /ˈɔːtə(ʊ)tɹəʊf/ n
autotrophe
organism that can synthesize its food

autotrophy n
autotrophie
synthesis of food from inorganic substances

autumn /ˈɑtəm/ /ˈɔtəm/ /ˈɔːtəm/ [ˈɑɾm̩] [ˈɑɾɪ̈m] [ˈɔɾm̩] [ˈɔɾɪ̈m] n
automne
season

autumnal /ɔˈtʌmnəɫ/ /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/ adj
automnal
of or relating to autumn

autumnal equinox n
équinoxe d'automne
moment

auxiliary /ɑɡˈzɪl(j)(ə)ɹi/ /ɑɡˈzɪliɛɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪl(j)(ə)ɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪliɛɹi/ /ɔːɡˈzɪl(j)əɹi/ /ɔːɡˈzɪli.əɹi/ adj
auxiliaire
relating to an auxiliary verb
helping; giving assistance or support

auxiliary language n
langue auxiliaire
auxiliary language

auxiliary verb /ɔːɡˈzɪljəɹi ˈvɜː(ɹ)b/ n
verbe auxiliaire auxiliaire
a helping verb

auxinic adj
auxinique

auxologic adj
auxologique
of or pertaining to auxology

auxology n
auxologie
study of growth

avail /əˈveɪl/ v
profiter saisir
to turn to the advantage of
servir
to be of service to

availability [əˌveɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ] n
disponibilité
the quality of being available

available /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/ adj
disponible
capable of being used
disponible accessible
readily obtainable

avalanche /ˈævəlæn(t)ʃ/ /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ n
avalanche
large sliding mass of snow and ice
fall of earth, rocks, etc.
sudden descent or influx

avania /avəˈniːə/ n
avanie
fee imposed by Ottomans

avant la lettre
avant la lettre

avant-garde /æˈvɑ̃.ɡɑːd/ /æˈvɑ̃t.ɡɑːd/ /əˌvæntˈɡɑɹd/ /əˌvɑntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˈæ.vn̩t.ɡɑːd/ /ˌæ.vɑntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌæ.vɑ̃ˈɡɑːd/ /ˌæˌvɑ̃ˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌɑˌvæntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌɑˌvɑntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌɑˌvɑ̃ˈɡɑɹd/ n
avant-garde
group of people promoting new concepts
(obsolete) the vanguard of an army or other force

avant-gardism n
avant-gardisme
the novel, experimental approach of the avant-garde

avant-gardist n
avant-gardiste
a person who is avant-garde or espouses avant-garde points of view; member of the avant-garde

avant-guard n
avant-garde
new and (usually) experimental

avarice /ˈævəɹəs/ /ˈævəɹɪs/ /ˈævɹəs/ n
avarice
excessive or inordinate desire of gain

avaricious /ˌævəˈɹɪʃəs/ adj
avare
actuated by avarice

avatar /ˈæv.ə.tɑɹ/ /ˈæv.ə.tɑː/ /ˌæv.əˈtɑː/ n
allégorie avatar matérialisation personnification
The physical embodiment of an idea or concept; a personification
avatar emblème photo de profil symbole
digital representation of a person or being
avatar incarnation
earthly incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu

avenge /əˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ v
venger
to take vengeance for
to treat revengefully

avenger n
vengeur vengeresse
one who avenges or vindicates; as, an avenger of blood

aveniform adj
avéniforme

aventurine /əˈvɛn.tjʊə.ɹɪn/ /əˈvɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹɪn/ /əˈvɛn.t͡ʃəˌɹin/ n
aventurine
variety of translucent quartz
verre aventuriné
kind of brownish glass containing gold-coloured spangles

avenue /ˈæv.əˌn(j)u/ /ˈæv.əˌnjuː/ n
avenue allée
broad street

aver /əˈvɜː/ /əˈvɝ/ v
affirmer
to assert the truth of (something); to affirm (something) with confidence; to declare (something) in a positive manner

average /ˈæv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ adj
moyen
constituting or relating to the average
typical

average /ˈæv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
moyenne
arithmetic mean

average /ˈæv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
moyenner

average Joe adj
Français moyen Madame Toulemonde Monsieur Toulemonde
typical average person

averagely adv
moyennement
in an average manner

averrable adj
avérable

aversion /əˈvɜːʃən/ /əˈvɝʒən/ n
aversion
fixed dislike

aversion therapy n
thérapie aversive
treatment in which the patient is exposed to a stimulus while being subjected to discomfort

aversive adj
aversif
causing avoidance

avert /əˈvɜːt/ /əˈvɝt/ v
détourner
to turn aside
prévenir
to ward off

avian /ˈeɪvi.ən/ adj
aviaire
of birds

avian influenza n
grippe aviaire
strain of influenza

avianize v
avianiser

aviary /ˈeɪviˌɛəɹi/ /ˈeɪvɪəɹi/ n
volière
confinement for keeping birds

aviation /ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
aviation
art or science of flying

aviator n
aviateur aviatrice
aircraft pilot

aviatrix /ˈeɪ.vi.eɪ.tɹɪks/ n
aviatrice

avicultural adj
avicole

aviculture n
aviculture
bird breeding

aviculturist n
aviculteur avicultrice
person who keeps and rears birds

avid /ˈæv.əd/ /ˈæv.ɪd/ adj
avide
enthusiastic; passionate

aviophobia n
aviophobie

avitaminosis n
avitaminose
vitamin deficiency

avocado /ævəˈkɑdoʊ/ /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ [ævəˈkɑɾoʊ] [ɑvəˈkɑɾoʊ] adj
avocat
Avocado-coloured

avocado /ævəˈkɑdoʊ/ /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ [ævəˈkɑɾoʊ] [ɑvəˈkɑɾoʊ] n
avocat
colour
avocat avocatier
fruit
avocatier avocat
tree

avocet /ˈævəsɛt/ n
avocette
bird

avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ v
éviter
to try not to be hit; to give way
éviter fuir
to keep away from

avoid like the plague /əˈvɔɪd laɪk ðə ˈpleɪɡ/ v
fuir comme la peste
to evade or shun

avoidable /əˈvɔɪdəbl̩/ adj
évitable
capable of being avoided, shunned, or escaped

avoidance /əˈvɔɪdəns/ n
évitement
The act of avoiding or shunning

avow /əˈvaʊ/ v
avouer confesser
declare openly

avuncular /əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/ /əˈvʌŋkjʊlɚ/ adj
avunculaire
in the manner of an uncle
gentil
kind, genial, benevolent or tolerant

avunculicide n
avunculicide

await /əˈweɪt/ v
attendre
transitive: to wait for
intransitive, to stay in waiting
guetter
intransitive: to watch
s'attendre à
transitive: to expect
servir
to serve

awake /əˈweɪk/ adj
éveillé réveillé
conscious

awake /əˈweɪk/ v
réveiller
to gain consciousness
réveiller éveiller
to cause someone to stop sleeping

awaken /əˈweɪkən/ v
réveiller
transitive: to cause to become awake
se réveiller
intransitive: to stop sleeping

awakening /əˈweɪ̯kənɪŋ/ n
réveil
the act of awaking

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ n
prix médaille trophée
trophy or medal

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ v
accorder décerner
to give by judicial determination

aware /əˈweːɹ/ /əˈwɛə/ /əˈwɛɚ/ adj
conscient au courant
having knowledge of something
en alerte vigilant attentif en éveil sur ses gardes
vigilant, on one's guard

awareness /əˈwɛə.nəs/ /əˈwɛɚ.nəs/ n
connaissance
the state or quality of being aware of something
conscience
the state of consciousness

away /əˈweɪ/ adv
loin
from a place; hence

away game n
à l'extérieur
athletic contest played in the opposing team's territory

away with the fairies /əˈweɪ wɪð ðə ˈfɛəɹɪːz/ adj
dans la lune distrait tête en l'air étourdi
lost in thought

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ n
admiration
feeling of amazement
crainte révérence
feeling of fear and reverence

awesome /ˈɑ.səm/ /ˈɔ.səm/ /ˈɔː.səm/ adj
impressionnant terrifiant
causing awe or terror
magnifique formidable génial épatant
excellent, exciting

awesomeness /ˈɔːsəmnəs/ n
génialité
quality or state of being awesome

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ adj
horrible affreux immonde épouvantable
very bad
horrible terrible épouvantable
causing fear; appalling; terrible

awhile /əˈwaɪl/ /əˈʍaɪl/ adv
un instant un moment un peu
For some time; for a short time

awkward /ˈoːkwəd/ /ˈɑkwɚd/ /ˈɔkwɚd/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ adj
embarrassant
not easily managed or effected; embarrassing
inconvenant
perverse; adverse; untoward
maladroit gauche
lacking dexterity in the use of the hands

awkward age n
âge bête âge ingrat

awkwardness n
maladresse
the state or quality of being awkward

awl /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ n
alêne alène
pointed instrument

awm n
aime

awn /ɔːn/ n
barbe
the bristle or beard of certain plants

awning /ˈɑnɪŋ/ /ˈɔnɪŋ/ /ˈɔːnɪŋ/ n
marquise auvent
a rooflike cover

awning window n
fenêtre à auvent
window

awry /əˈɹaɪ/ /əˈɹɑɪ/ /ˈɔ.ɹi/ adj
de guingois de travers de traviole
turned or twisted toward one side
inapproprié
wrong or distorted; perverse, amiss

awry /əˈɹaɪ/ /əˈɹɑɪ/ /ˈɔ.ɹi/ adv
de traviole de guingois de travers
obliquely, crookedly; askew

ax to grind n
intention cachée intentions cachées
proposition or point of view

axe /æks/ n
couperet
rejection
gratte
instrument
hache
weapon
hache cognée
tool

axial /ˈæk.si.əl/ /ˈæk.sɪ.əl/ adj
axial
of or pertaining to an axis
belonging to the axis of the body
botany: in the same direction as the axis

axial vector n
vecteur axial
pseudovector

axil /ˈæk.səl/ /ˈæk.sɪl/ n
aisselle
angle or point of divergence

axillary /ækˈsɪləɹi/ /ˈæksɪlɛɹi/ adj
axillaire
of or pertaining to the axilla

axino n
axino
particle

axiological adj
axiologique
Of or relating to value theory

axiology n
axiologie
particular value theory of a philosopher
value theory

axiom /ˈak.sɪ.əm/ /ˈæk.si.əm/ /ˈæk.ʃəm/ n
axiome
mathematics: fundamental assumption
philosophy: supposed self‐evident or necessary truth
established principle in art or science

axiom of choice n
axiome du choix
axiom that any product of non-empty sets is non-empty

axiomatic /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
axiomatique
self-evident
relating to axioms

axiomatize v
axiomatiser
to establish a set of axioms that describe or govern certain phenomena

axion n
axion
hypothetical subatomic particle

axis /ˈæksəs/ /ˈæksɪs/ n
axe
geometry: imaginary line
basis of space or part of graph

axis of evil n
axe du mal
states supposedly sponsoring terrorism and seeking weapons of mass destruction

axis of rotation n
axe de rotation
axis about which any body rotates

axis of symmetry n
axe de symétrie
a line about which a geometric figure is symmetric

axisymmetric adj
axisymétrique
exhibiting symmetry around an axis

axle /ˈæksəl/ n
axe
an axis
essieu
the pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel
a transverse bar or shaft

axletree n
essieu
A rod connecting the opposite wheels of a carriage

axolotl /ˈak.səˌlɒ.təl/ /ˈæk.səˌlɑ.təl/ n
axolotl
endangered salamander

axon n
axone
a nerve fibre

axonometric adj
axonométrique
describing a projection in which the horizontal and vertical axes are to the same scale, but the third axis is reduced to allow for perspective

ayah /aɪ.ə/ /ˈaɪ.(j)ɑ/ n
aya
a verse in the Qur'an

ayatollah n
ayatollah
a religious leader

aye /aɪ/ interjection
oui
yes

aye aye, sir phraseologicalUnit
bien commandant
nautical - I hear, understand and will comply

aye-aye /ˈaɪˌaɪ/ n
aye-aye
nocturnal quadruped

ayin /ˈaɪ.ɪn/ /ˈɑ.jɪn/ n
aïn
Semitic letter

azalea /əˈzeɪliə/ n
azalée
plant

azarole n
azerolier
Crataegus azarolus

azeotrope n
azéotrope
mixture of two substances non-separable by normal distillation

azeotropic adj
azéotropique

azimuth /ˈæzɪməθ/ n
azimut
arc of the horizon
quadrant of an azimuth circle

azimuthal /ˌæzəˈmuːθəl/ /ˌæzəˈmʌθəl/ adj
azimutal
of or pertaining to the azimuth

azine n
azine

aziridine /əˈzɪɹɪdiːn/ n
aziridine
three-membered heterocycle

azo- /eɪ.zə(ʊ)/ /æz.oʊ/ /æz.ə/ prefix
azo-

azobenzene n
azobenzène
diphenyl diazene

azoic adj
azoïque
anterior to the existence of animal life

azole /əˈzoʊl/ /ˈæz.oʊl/ n
azole
organic compound

azoospermia n
azoospermie
absence of live sperm in the semen

azopolymer n
azopolymère

azotic adj
azotique
(chemistry, obsolete) pertaining to azote, or nitrogen

azuki bean n
haricot azuki haricot rouge du Japon
bean
plant

azure /eɪ-/ /æzˈjʊə/ /əˈzjɝ/ /əˈzjʊə/ /əˈzjʊɹ/ /əˈʒɝ/ /əˈʒʊɹ/ /ˈeɪʒ.ə/ /ˈæz.jʊə/ /ˈæʒ.ə/ /ˈæʒ.ɚ/ adj
azur
heraldry: of blue colour on a coat of arms
sky-blue coloured

azure /eɪ-/ /æzˈjʊə/ /əˈzjɝ/ /əˈzjʊə/ /əˈzjʊɹ/ /əˈʒɝ/ /əˈʒʊɹ/ /ˈeɪʒ.ə/ /ˈæz.jʊə/ /ˈæʒ.ə/ /ˈæʒ.ɚ/ n
azur
colour of the sky
blue colour on a coat of arms
the blue sky

azurite /ˈæʒ(j)ʊˌɹaɪt/ /ˈæʒ.(j)ʊəɹˌaɪt/ /ˈæʒ.əˌɹaɪt/ n
azurite
blue, vitreous mineral

azymite /ˈæzɪmaɪt/ n
azymite
one who administers the Eucharist with unleavened bread

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] interjection
bè bê
cry of sheep

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] n
bêlement
bleating of sheep

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] v
bêler
to make the cry of sheep

baba au rhum n
baba au rhum
rum-soaked cake

baba ganoush /ˌbɑbə ɡəˈnuʃ/ /ˌbɑːbə ɡəˈnuːʃ/ n
baba ganouche
Middle Eastern dish made from a purée of roasted aubergine, garlic, and tahini

babbittry n
matérialisme petit-bourgeois
narrow minded materialism

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ n
babillage bavardage
idle talk
charabia galimatias jargon
inarticulate speech
murmure babil
the sound of flowing water

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ v
babiller murmurer susurrer
to make a continuous murmuring noise
bavarder jacasser papoter caqueter jaboter
to talk much
jargonner marmonner marmotter
to utter words indistinctly

babbler [ˈbæb(ə)lə(ɹ)] n
babillard babillarde
someone who babbles

babbling n
balbutiement
sounds produced by infant during the babbling period

babesiosis n
babésiose piroplasmose
parasitic disease

babiroussa n
babiroussa
hoglike quadruped

babirusa n
babiroussa
a member of the genus Babyrousa

babka /ˈbɑb.kə/ n
babka
coffee cake

baboon /bəˈbuːn/ /ˌbæˈbuːn/ n
babouin
primate

baboonish adj
babouinesque
like a baboon

babouche /bəˈbuːʃ/ n
babouche
Turkish or oriental slipper

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ n
beau belle
form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive
benjamin benjamine
lastborn of a family
bébé
immature or infantile person
pet project
bébé chou
term of endearment
bébé nourrisson
very young human being
bébé petit
young animal

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ v
dorloter choyer pouponner
to coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant

baby boom n
babyboom
any increase in the birth rate
post-World War II baby boom (1946 to 1964)

baby boomer n
baby-boomer baby boomer bébé-boumeur bébé-boumeuse
person born after Second World War

baby bottle n
biberon
bottle with a teat

baby boy n
bébé
very young male human being

baby doll n
nuisette
night-dress
poupon
doll

baby face /ˈbeɪbi ˌfeɪs/ /ˈbeɪbɪ feɪs/ n
gentil héros
headlining wrestler with a persona embodying heroic or virtuous traits

baby food n
panade
food designed for babies

baby grand piano n
crapaud
small grand piano

baby hatch n
tour d'abandon
hatch for abandoned children

baby monitor n
babyphone
Intercom system

baby of the family n
benjamin benjamine
youngest member of an immediate family

baby powder n
talc
astringent powder

baby shower n
baby shower fête prénatale
party

baby talk n
langage enfantin mamanais
form of speech used when talking to babies

baby walker n
youpala
baby walker

baby's breath n
gypsophile paniculée
Gypsophila

babyhood /ˈbeɪbihʊd/ n
enfance
state or period of infancy

babying n
cajolerie dorlotement pouponnage
act of coddling or pampering somebody

babyish /ˈbeɪbiɪʃ/ adj
bébête
like a baby

babysit /ˈbeɪ.bi.sɪt/ v
faire du [[baby-sitting]]
to watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money

babysitter /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/ n
baby-sitter babysitteuse bonne d’enfant gardien d’enfant gardienne d’enfant nounou
baby or child caretaker

babysitting n
baby-sitting
work of a babysitter

bacampicillin n
bacampicilline

baccarat /bɑːkəˈrɑː/ /ˈbækəɹæt/ /ˈbækəɹɑː/ /ˈbɑːkəɹɑː/ n
baccara
card game

bacchic adj
bachique
of or relating to Bacchus

bachelor /ˈbæt͡ʃ.lɚ/ /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lɚ/ n
bachelor licence
bachelor's degree
célibataire
unmarried man

bachelor pad n
garçonnière
dwelling of unmarried man

bachelor party n
enterrement de vie de garçon enterrement de vie de jeune garçon
party

bachelor's degree n
licence
first or lowest academic degree

bachelorette /batʃələˈɹɛt/ /ˌbæt͡ʃləˈɹɛt/ n
chambre de bonne studio
very small single room apartment
célibataire demoiselle
unmarried woman

bachelorette party n
enterrement de vie de jeune fille
bachelorette party

bachelorhood n
célibat
the condition of being a bachelor

bacilliform adj
bacilliforme

bacillophobia n
bacillophobie
fear of microbes

bacillus /bæˈsɪl.əs/ n
bacille
any bacteria in the genus Bacillus

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] adj
derrière postérieur
near the rear
postérieur
phonetics: produced in the back of the mouth
écarté
away from the main area

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] adv
de retour
to or in a previous condition or place

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] n
arrière
a position behind most players on the team
dos
the rear of body
fin
the part of something that goes last
fond arrière
that which is farthest away from the front
revers derrière
the reverse side

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] v
arrière reculer
to go in the reverse direction
soutenir
to support

back alley n
couloir à lentilles entrée de service entrée des artistes porte de derrière
the anus
ruelle
an alleyway that runs behind a row of houses

back and forth adv
aller-retour va-et-vient
from one place to another and back again

back and forth n
va-et-vient allées et venues
movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position

back away v
faire marche arrière reculer
to retreat, keeping the attention in front

back cover n
dos quatrième de couv' quatrième de couverture
cover on the opposite side of the front cover

back down v
baisser d'un ton
to take less aggressive position

back end n
arrière-plan back-end
computing: part of a system that is farthest from the user

back fire n
contre-feu
controlled fire

back in the day
dans le temps à l'époque
in the distant past

back matter n
posttexte
parts of a book that appear after the text

back off v
baisser d'un ton
to lower the setting of
mettre de l'eau dans son vin
to become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act
reculer
to move backwards away from something

back office n
arrière-guichet back office

back scrubber n
lave-dos
utensil for scrubbing the back while bathing

back seat n
siège arrière
seat

back the wrong horse v
miser sur le mauvais cheval
to support something or someone that later turns out to be unsuccessful

back to back adv
dos à dos
with back facing somebody else's back

back to nature adj
retour à la nature
turning away from urban environs and attitudes

back to square one adj
de retour à la case départ
located back at the start, as after a dead-end or failure

back to square one adv
Gros-Jean comme devant de retour à la case départ
back to the start, as after a dead-end or failure

back to the wall n
être dos au mur
very difficult situation

back up v
faire marche arrière reculer
To move a vehicle backwards
reculer
To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so
sauvegarde sauvegarder
To copy as a security measure

back vowel n
voyelle postérieure
any vowel sound produced in the back of the mouth

back-formation n
dérivation régressive rétroformation dérivation inverse
linguistic process

back-of-the-envelope adj
de coin de table dos d'une enveloppe vite fait à l'arrache

back-seat driver n
mouche du coche
advising passenger

back-to-back /ˌbæk.təˈbæk/ adj
dos à dos
with one's back facing somebody else's back

back-translate v
rétrotraduction
to translate back to original language

back-translation n
rétrotraduction
activity
text

backache /ˈbækeɪk/ n
mal au dos
any pain or ache in the back

backbencher n
député de l'arrière-ban député sans portefeuille députée sans portefeuille simple député
member of Parliament who does not have cabinet rank

backbite v
calomnier diffamer salir
to make defamatory statements about another

backbone /ˈbækˌboʊn/ /ˈbækˌbəʊn/ n
courage
courage, fortitude, or strength
épine dorsale
any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure
épine dorsale colonne vertébrale rachis
series of vertebrae that encloses the spinal cord

backdrop /ˈbæk.dɹɑp/ /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/ [ˈbæk.d͡ʒɹɑp] n
décor toile de fond
a decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage

backfire /bækˈfaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈbækfaɪə(ɹ)/ v
avoir [[l']]effet inverse contrecoup subi retour de flamme se retourner contre
fail

backflip /ˈbæk.flɪp/ n
salto arrière
an act of rotating your body

backgammon /ˈbæk.ɡæm.ən/ n
backgammon
board game

background /ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈbækɹaʊnd/ n
antécédents historique
relevant information
arrière-plan fond
part of picture
en arrière-plan tâche de fond
computing: activity not visible to the user
fond d'écran
computing: computer background
fond arrière-plan
less important feature
origine passé
social heritage

background music n
musique d'ambiance
music played in a public space
musique de fond musique de fosse
music in a film, video game or other medium

background radiation n
rayonnement de fond
ionizing radiation that is naturally present in the environment

backhand /ˈbækhænd/ n
revers
stroke in tennis

backhanded /ˈbækˌhændəd/ adj
penché à gauche
Of writing

backheel n
talonnade
soccer

backhoe /ˈbæk.həʊ/ n
chargeuse-pelleteuse pépine rétrocaveuse tractopelle trax
a multi-purpose tractor
rétrocaveuse tractopelle
a piece of excavating equipment

backing /ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/ n
plaque support
material added behind or underneath

backlash /ˈbækˌlæʃ/ n
jeu
mechanical: distance of free movement between connected parts
retour de bâton retour de manivelle
violent or abrubt reaction

backlight /ˈbæk.laɪt/ n
contrejour
spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind
lunette arrière
rear window of a motor car
rétroéclairage
light attached to an LCD display

backlight /ˈbæk.laɪt/ v
rétro-éclairer éclairer par derrière
illuminate something from behind

backlink n
lien retour
computing: a hyperlink to a webpage from an external website.

backlit adj
rétro-éclairé éclairé par derrière
illuminated from behind

backlog /ˈbæk.lɒɡ/ n
arriéré
an accumulation or buildup

backorder n
réapprovisionnement

backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/ n
sac à dos
worn on a person's back, e.g., for hiking

backpacker n
routard
a traveler

backpedal /ˈbækˌpɛdəɫ/ v
faire machine arrière faire marche arrière rétropédaler
to distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement
reculer
to step backwards
rétropédaler
to pedal backwards on a bicycle

backpropagation n
rétropropagation
in computing

backrest /ˈbækˌɹɛst/ n
dossier
back piece of a chair

backronym /ˈbæk.ɹəˌnɪm/ n
rétro-acronyme
word that is originally not an acronym but is turned into one by devising a full form for it

backroom n
pièce à l'arrière
room

backsaw n
scie à dos
type of handsaw

backscratcher n
gratte-dos
rod for scratching one's own back

backside /ˈbækˌsaɪd/ adj
backside

backside /ˈbækˌsaɪd/ n
arrière
buttocks

backslang /ˈbækslæŋ/ n
verlan

backslash /ˈbækˌslæʃ/ n
antislash barre oblique inversée backslash contre-oblique
punctuation mark

backslide v
dédire renier revenir
to renege on one's obligations or commitments
régresser
to revert to a previous, worse state

backspace /ˈbækˌspeɪs/ n
retour arrière
computer key
typewriter key

backstabber /ˈbækˌstæbɚ/ n
faux frère faux jeton hypocrite serpent
a traitor or hypocrite

backstage /bækˈsteɪd͡ʒ/ adj
coulisses
behind a stage
secret

backstage /bækˈsteɪd͡ʒ/ n
coulisses
the area behind the stage

backstory /ˈbækˌstɔːɹi/ n
toile de fond
previous life and experiences of a fictional character

backstroke /ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/ n
dos dos crawlé
a swimming stroke swum on one's back

backtalk /bæk.tɔk/ /bæk.tɔːk/ n
contradiction protestation réponse
verbal impudence or argument

backtalk /bæk.tɔk/ /bæk.tɔːk/ v
contredire protester répondre
disputatively or sarcastically respond

backtrack /ˈbæk.tɹæk/ v
retourner sur ses pas revenir sur ses pas
retracing one's steps

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ adj
de sauvegarde
intended as backup
remplaçant
standby, reserve or extra

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ n
remplaçant
reserve
sauvegarde
copy of file or record

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ adj
arriéré
reluctant to advance
undeveloped

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ adv
en arrière à reculons
in the direction towards the back

backward compatibility n
compatibilité descendante rétrocompatibilité
compatibility with older systems

backward compatible /ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpætəb(ə)l/ [ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpæɾəb(ə)l] adj
rétrocompatible
compatible with older systems

backwardness n
arriération retard
state of being backward

backwater n
patelin trou perdu
a remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.

backwater v
abandonner lâcher prise vaciller
to vacillate on a long-held position

backwoods /ˈbak.wʊdz/ n
sous-bois
uncleared forest

backyard /bækˈjɑːd/ n
arrière-cour
yard to the rear of a house

bacon /ˈbeɪ.kən/ n
lard lardon
cut of meat

bacon and eggs n
œufs au bacon
a dish consisting of bacon and eggs

bacon rind n
couenne
skin of pork

bacteremically adv
bactériémiquement
by means of bacteremia

bacterial [bækˈtɪəɹiəɫ] adj
bactérien
of or caused by bacteria

bacteriochlorophyll n
bactériochlorophylle
photosynthetic pigment

bacteriological adj
bactériologique
of or pertaining to bacteriology

bacteriologist /bækˌtɪəɹiˈɒlədʒɪst/ n
bactériologiste
microbiologist

bacteriology /bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
bactériologie
scientific study of bacteria

bacteriolysin n
bactériolysine

bacteriolysis n
bactériolyse

bacteriophage /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəʊˌfeɪd͡ʒ/ n
bactériophage
a virus that infects bacteria

bacteriorhodopsin n
bactériorhodopsine

bacteriostatic adj
bactériostatique
of or relating to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat

bacterium /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəm/ n
bactérie
single-celled organism with no nucleus or organelles

baculum /ˈbæk.jə.ləm/ n
baculum os pénien
bone found in the penis of some mammals

bad /baːd/ /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛəd/ adj
défectueux
faulty; not functional
fonceur
bold and daring
mauvais
not appropriate, of manners etc.
not suitable or fitting
tricky; stressful; unpleasant
unhealthy; liable to cause health problems
mauvais mal
unfavorable; negative
mauvais méchant
evil, wicked
mauvais nul
unskilled
mauvaise mauvais
of breath: malodorous
urgent
severe; urgent

bad /baːd/ /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛəd/ n
faute gaffe
error, mistake

bad apple n
mauvaise graine
person who is not wholesome

bad breath n
mauvaise haleine
unpleasant breath

bad debt n
créance douteuse créance irrécouvrable
unrecoverable debt

bad egg /ˈbæd ɛɡ/ n
bandit délinquant malfrat
rogue

bad faith n
mauvaise foi
intent to deceive or mislead

bad guy n
mauvais garçon méchant
a villain

bad joke n
travail d'Arabe
situation

bad language n
gros mots
profanity

bad luck n
malchance poisse guigne guignon manque de bol manque de cul
misfortune

bad manners n
mauvaises manières
treatment of other people in an impolite or discourteous way

bad news n
casse-pied emmerdement emmerdeur fouteur de merde
irritating, troublesome of harmful thing, situation or person
mauvaises nouvelles
news of unpleasant, unfortunate or sad events

bad press n
mauvaise presse

bad things come in threes proverb
jamais deux sans trois
several unfortunate events usually occur together

bad trip n
bad trip mauvais délire mauvais voyage
psychedelic crisis

bad weather n
mauvais temps temps de chien gros temps temps de cochon temps de loup temps à ne pas mettre un chien dehors
undesirable weather

bad-tempered adj
acariâtre irascible revêche
having a bad temper

badass /bædˈæs/ /ˈbædæs/ /ˈbædˌæs/ adj
dur à cuire
having an extreme appearance, etc., considered admirable

badass /bædˈæs/ /ˈbædæs/ /ˈbædˌæs/ n
connard connasse
belligerent or mean person
dur à cuire tête warrior
person considered impressive

baddie /ˈbædi/ n
méchant
a person of bad character in a work of fiction

badge /bæd͡ʒ/ n
badge carte d'accès
card to grant access
badge porte-nom
nameplate
insigne décoration macaron plaque
distinctive mark

badger /ˈbæd͡ʒə/ /ˈbæd͡ʒɚ/ n
blaireau
mammal

badger /ˈbæd͡ʒə/ /ˈbæd͡ʒɚ/ v
beurrer la raie casser les couilles emmerder les briser taper sur le système
pester

badinage /ˌbæd.ɪ.ˈnɑːdʒ/ /ˌbæd.ɪˈnɑːʒ/ /ˌbɑd.ɪˈnɑʒ/ v
badiner
engage in badinage

badlands /ˈbæd.lændz/ n
Mauvaises Terres badlands
arid terrain with severely eroded sedimentary rocks

badly /ˈbæd.li/ adv
mal mauvaisement
in a bad manner

badminton /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/ n
badminton
a racquet sport

badminton player n
joueur de badminton joueuse de badminton badiste
a person who plays badminton

badmouth /ˈbæd.maʊθ/ v
débiner dénigrer déprécier
to criticize or malign, especially unfairly or spitefully

baffle /ˈbæfl̩/ v
déconcerter dérouter
to totally bewilder; confuse or perplex

baffled /ˈbæfl̩d/ adj
déconcerté décontenancé dérouté perplexe
thoroughly confused, puzzled

baffling adj
déconcertant
puzzling and frustrating

bag /ˈbeɪɡ/ /ˈbæɡ/ /ˈbæːɡ/ /ˈbɛɡ/ n
bique mégère
ugly woman
sac cornet poche
flexible container
sachet cornet sac
paper (or plastic) container given or sold to shoppers
tasse de thé truc
preference

bag /ˈbeɪɡ/ /ˈbæɡ/ /ˈbæːɡ/ /ˈbɛɡ/ v
attraper choper
to catch
choper mettre la main
to gain possession of, or to make first claim on
ensacher
to put into a bag
pendre
to hang like an empty bag
to swell or hang down like a full bag
se la péter
to swell with arrogance
éclater de rire
to laugh uncontrollably

bag and baggage adv
avec armes et bagages
with all one's possessions

bag of bones n
paquet d'os sac d'os
a skinny person

bag snatcher n
voleur à l'arrachée voleuse à l'arrachée
thief who snatches a handbag

bag valve mask n
BAVU ballon autoremplisseur à valve unidirectionnelle

bagasse /bəˈɡæs/ n
bagasse
the residue from processing sugar cane after the juice is extracted

bagatelle /ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/ n
bagatelle broutille
trifle

bagel /ˈbeɪ.ɡəl/ /ˈbæɡ.əl/ /ˈbæɪ.ɡəl/ /ˈbɛɡl̩/ [ˈbeɪ.ɡl̩] [ˈbæɡ.l̩] [ˈbæɪ.ɡl̩] n
bagel baguel beguel
toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked

baggage claim n
retrait des bagages
designated location for receiving checked luggage

baggage handler n
bagagiste

bagna cauda /ˌbɑːnjə ˈkaʊdə/ n
bagna caoda bagna cauda bagna caôda
dip made from anchovies, olive oil and garlic

bagpiper n
cornemuseur
one who plays the bagpipes

bagpipes /ˈbæɡ.pɑɪps/ n
cornemuse
musical wind instrument

baguette /bæˈɡɛt/ n
baguette
a variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape

baht /bɑːt/ n
baht
unit of currency

bahuvrihi /bahuːˈvɹiːhi/ n
bahuvrihi
type of compound term

baiji /ˈbaɪd͡ʒi/ n
baiji dauphin de Chine dauphin du Yangzi
freshwater dolphin

bail /beɪl/ [beə̯ɫ] [ˈbeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] n
caution
security
person providing such payment.
liberté sous caution libération sous caution
release from imprisonment on payment of such money
écope
bucket or scoop
anse
hoop, ring or handle

bail /beɪl/ [beə̯ɫ] [ˈbeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] v
écoper
to remove water

bail bond n
caution
surety posted as bail

bail out v
cautionner
To secure the release of an arrested person
déguerpir mettre les bouts se barrer se tailler se tirer
To leave or not attend
renflouer
To rescue, especially financially
sauter
To exit an aircraft while in flight
écoper
To remove water from a boat by scooping it out

bailer n
écope
a utensil

bailiff /ˈbeɪlɪf/ n
huissier huissier de justice
equivalent officers of the court in foreign contexts

bailival adj
baillival

bailiwick /ˈbeɪ.lɪ.wɪk/ n
autorité bailliage compétence
area or subject of authority or involvement
bailliage
precincts within which a bailiff has jurisdiction

bait /beɪt/ n
appât
substance used in catching fish
poisoned food to kill pests
leurre appât
anything which allures

bait /beɪt/ v
appâter
to attract with bait

baize /beɪz/ n
drap de billard serge
woollen cloth used for covering card tables etc.

bajocco n
baïoque
coin issued by the Papal State

bak kut teh n
bak kut teh
a pork rib dish cooked in broth

bake /beɪk/ v
cuire
to cook in an oven

baked /beɪkt/ adj
cuit cuit au four
cooked by baking

baked Alaska /beɪkt əˈlaskə/ /ˌbeɪkt əˈlæskə/ n
omelette norvégienne
dessert of ice cream encased in cake and meringue and briefly baked

baked potato n
pomme de terre au four pomme de terre en robe des champs
potato that has been baked

bakehouse /ˈbeɪkhaʊs/ n
fournil
bakehouse

baker /ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈbeɪ.kɚ/ n
boulanger boulangère
person who bakes and sells bread, etc

baker's dozen /ˌbeɪkəz ˈdʌzən/ /ˌbeɪkəɹz ˈdʌzən/ [- ˈdʌzn̩] [ˌbeɪkɚz ˈdʌzn̩] n
treizaine
group of thirteen

bakery /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ /ˈbeɪk.ɹi/ n
boulangerie
a shop in which bread and such is baked and sold

bakfiets /ˈbækfiːts/ /ˈbækfiːtsən/ /ˈbækˌfits/ /ˈbækˌfitsən/ /ˈbɑk-/ n
triporteur
bicycle or tricycle with a large box, originally used to transport goods but now more commonly for carrying young children

baking /ˈbeɪkɪŋ(ɡ)/ n
cuisson
action in which something is baked

baking paper n
papier cuisson
parchment paper used for baking

baking powder n
levure chimique
dry leavening agent used in baking

baking soda n
bicarbonate de soude
common name for sodium bicarbonate

baking tray n
plaque à four
oven-proof tray

baklava /bəˈklɑː.və/ /ˈbæk.lə.və/ /ˈbɑk.lə.və/ /ˈbɑk.ləˌvɑː/ n
baklava
sweet pastry

baksheesh /bækˈʃiːʃ/ n
bakchich
bribe or tip

balaclava /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/ /ˌbɑː.ləˈklɑː.və/ n
cagoule passe-montagne
headgear

balafon n
balafon
A percussion idiophone of West Africa

balalaika /bæləˈlaɪkə/ n
balalaïka
Russian instrument

balance /ˈbæləns/ n
balancier
device that regulates the speed of a watch
contrepoids
something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium
solde
difference between credit and debit of an account
accounting: list of credits and debits
équilibre
apparent harmony in art

balance /ˈbæləns/ v
apurer
accounting: to make credits and debits correspond

balance beam n
poutre
gymnastics: narrow wooden rail

balance bicycle n
draisienne draisiennes

balance of payments n
balance des paiements
measure of the flow of money into and out of a country

balance of power n
équilibre des pouvoirs
situation of equilibrium

balance of probabilities n
prépondérance de la preuve
legal standard

balance of trade n
balance commerciale
difference between the monetary value of exports and imports in an economy over a certain period of time

balance sheet n
bilan
summary of assets, liabilities and equity

balanced /ˈbælənst/ adj
équilibré
even

balanephagous /bæləˈniːfəɡəs/ adj
balanophage

balanic /bəˈlænɪk/ adj
balanique
relating to the glans

balanitis /ˌbæl.əˈnaɪ.tɪs/ n
balanite
inflammation of glans penis

balano- prefix
balano-
relating to the glans

balanoid adj
balanoïde

balanoplasty n
balanoplastie

balanoposthitis n
balanoposthite
inflammation of the glans penis and the prepuce

balanopreputial adj
balanopréputial

balas-ruby n
rubis balais
variety of ruby

balcony /bælˈkəʊni/ /ˈbælkəni/ n
balcon
structure extending from a building
structure overlooking a stage

balcony bra n
balconnet
half-cup bra

bald /bɑld/ /bɔld/ /bɔːld/ /bəʊld/ [bɒʊld] [bɔːɫd] adj
chauve
having no hair
lisse chauve
(of tyre) whose surface is worn away

bald eagle n
pygargue à tête blanche
species of eagle native to North America

bald spot n
calvitie
area on the head which has little or no hair

bald-faced adj
effronté
shameless and undisguised

baldacchin /ˈbaldəkɪn/ /ˈbældəkɪn/ n
baldaquin
canopy suspended over an altar or throne

balderdash /ˈbɔːldə.dæʃ/ n
bêtises calembredaines carabistouilles
nonsense

baldmoney /ˈbɔːldˌmʌni/ n
fenouil des Alpes baudremoine cerfeuil des Alpes fenouil de montagne méum
Meum athamanticum

baldness n
calvitie
condition or state of being (or becoming) bald

baldric /ˈbɔːldɹɪk/ [ˈbɔːɫdɹɪk] n
baudrier
sword belt

baldy /ˈbɔːl.di/ n
chauve crâne d’œuf
slang for someone who is bald

bale /beɪ̯l/ [beə̯ɫ] [ˈbeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] n
ballot
rounded bundle of goods
botte
bundle of compressed wool or hay
measurement of hay

baleen /bəˈliːn/ /ˈbeɪliːn/ n
fanon
plates in mouth of baleen whale

baleen whale n
baleine à fanons
whale of the Mysticeti suborder

baleful /ˈbeɪl.fəl/ adj
sinistre
ominous

balk /bɑk/ /bɔk/ /bɔːk/ /bɔːlk/ n
raie
an unplowed strip of land

balk /bɑk/ /bɔk/ /bɔːk/ /bɔːlk/ v
regimber

ball /bɑl/ /bɔl/ /bɔːl/ n
balle
baseball: a pitch that falls outside the strike zone
balle ballon
object, generally spherical, used for playing games
balle boule ballon
solid or hollow sphere
balle boulet
ballistics: a solid nonexplosive missile
bille
pinball: an opportunity to launch the ball into play
boule
mathematics: set of points in a metric space lying within a given distance of a given point
burne couille glaoui rouston
testicle
conneries idioties
mildly vulgar slang: nonsense
couilles
in plural — slang — courage
pelote
quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape
bal balle
formal dance

ball /bɑl/ /bɔl/ /bɔːl/ v
débroussailler la tranchée faire une partie de jambes en l’air forniquer tirer son coup
vulgar slang: have sexual intercourse with

ball and chain n
boulet
means of restraint

ball bearing n
roulement à billes roulement mécanique
bearing assembly with spherical balls

ball boy n
ramasseur de balles
A male person responsible for retrieving balls

ball game /ˈbɔːl ˌɡeɪm/ n
jeu de balle
Mesoamerican ballgame
jeu de ballon jeu de balle
game played with a ball
problème question sujet
affair, issue

ball girl n
ramasseuse de balles
female who clears balls

ball hockey n
hockey-balle

ball lightning n
foudre en boule boule de feu
a short-lived, glowing ball sometimes observed to float in the air

ball pit n
piscine à boules
type of play area

ball sack n
bourses scrotum
scrotum

ball-and-socket joint n
rotule
type of joint

ball-breaker n
brise-burnes casse-couilles enquiquineur orchidoclaste
Something or someone annoying

ballad /ˈbæləd/ /ˈbælɪt/ n
ballade
narrative poem
slow romantic song

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ n
ballast
electronics
ballast remblai
material laid to form a bed for a road
lest
heavy material placed in the hold of a vessel

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ v
ballaster
to stabilize a ship with ballast

ballerina /ˌbæləɹˈiːnə/ n
ballerine
female ballet dancer

ballet /bælˈeɪ/ /bælˈæɪ/ /bɐleː/ /bɐlɪː/ /bɛlˈæɪ/ /ˈbal.eɪ/ /ˈbal.ɪ/ /ˈbæl(ˌ)eɪ/ n
ballet
form of dance
theatrical presentation
company of persons

ballet flat n
ballerine
type of shoe

ballet master n
maître de ballet

balletomane /bæˈlɛt.əˌmeɪn/ /bəˈlɛt.əˌmeɪn/ n
balletomane
a ballet enthusiast

ballista /bəˈlɪstə/ n
baliste
crossbow-like military engine for hurling large missiles

ballistic /bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
balistique
relating to ballistics

ballistic missile n
missile balistique
missile

ballistics /bəˈlɪst.ɪks/ n
balistique
science of the study of falling objects

ballistite /ˈbæl.əˌstaɪt/ n
balistite

balloon /bəˈlun/ /bəˈluːn/ n
ballon ballon de baudruche ballon en baudruche ballon gonflable
child’s toy
ballon montgolfière
inflatable and buoyant object
inflatable object to transport people through the air

balloonist n
ballonniste
a person who flies in a (hot-air) balloon, balloons

ballot /ˈbælət/ n
bulletin de vote bulletin
paper used for vote-casting
votation
process of voting

ballot box n
urne urne électorale
a sealed box into which a voter puts a voting slip

ballot paper n
bulletin de vote
voting form

ballpark figure n
évaluation approximative
rough estimate

ballpoint pen n
stylo à bille crayon à bille bic
pen

ballroom /ˈbɔːlɹuːm/ /ˈbɔːlɹʊm/ n
danse de salon
type of elegant dance
salle de bal
large room used for dancing

balls /bɔːlz/ adv
putain de
intensifier: very

balls /bɔːlz/ n
balloches burnes couilles roustons valseuses
slang for testicles
couilles
slang for masculinity, inclusive of strength, courage, and force of will

ballsiness n
courage hardiesse
courage

ballsy /ˈbɔlzi/ adj
burné couillu
having balls

ballyhoo /bæliˈhuː/ n
battage
sensational or clamorous advertising or publicity
aiguillette
species of needlefish

balmy /ˈbɑlmi/ /ˈbɑmi/ /ˈbɑː.mi/ /ˈbɔmi/ adj
agréable doux
mild and pleasant
bizarre cintré fou
colloquial: foolish
embaumant suave
soothing or fragrant

balneatory adj
balnéatoire

balneological adj
balnéologique

balneology n
balnéologie
study of baths and bathing

balneotherapy n
balnéothérapie
treatment of disease by bathing

balrog /ˈbal.ɹɒɡ/ /ˈbæl.ɹɑɡ/ /ˈbɑl.ɹɑɡ/ /ˈbɔl.ɹɑɡ/ /ˈbɔːl.ɹɒɡ/ n
balrog
fiery demonic creature

balsa /ˈbæl.sə/ /ˈbɑlsə/ /ˈbɔːl.sə/ n
balsa
a tree
wood

balsam /ˈbɔːlsəm/ n
balsamine
flowering plant of the genus Impatiens
baume
soothing ointment
pommade
sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from some plants

balsam fir n
sapin baumier
Abies balsamea

balsam of Peru n
baume du Pérou

balsamic vinegar n
vinaigre balsamique
a dark, sweet vinegar, made from reduced white wine

balun n
balun
electronic device

baluster /ˈbæl.ʌ.stɹ/ n
balustre
banister

balustrade /ˈbæl.ə.stɹeɪd/ /ˌbæl.əˈstɹeɪd/ n
balustrade
row of balusters

bamboo /bæmˈbu/ adj
de bambou bambou
made of bamboo

bamboo /bæmˈbu/ n
bambou
plant
wood

bamboo antshrike n
batara des bambous
a passerine bird

bamboo rat n
rat des bambous
rodent in the genera Rhizomys or Cannomys

bamboo shoot n
pousses de bambou
edible part of some bamboo types

bamboolike adj
bambusacé

bamboozle /bæm.ˈbuː.zl̩/ v
embrouiller enfumer moquer
to con, defraud, trick

ban /bæn/ [beən] [bɛən] n
interdiction prohibition
prohibition

ban /bæn/ [beən] [bɛən] v
interdire proscrire
forbid

banal /bəˈnæl/ /bəˈnɑːl/ /ˈbeɪnəl/ adj
banal
common

banality /beɪˈnælɪti/ /bəˈnælɪti/ n
banalité
quality of being banal
something which is banal

banalize v
banaliser
to make banal

banana /bəˈnæ.nə/ /bəˈnɑː.nə/ n
banane bananier
fruit
bananier banane
plant

banana peel n
peau de banane
outermost layer of the banana

banana republic n
république bananière
country

banana split /bə.ˈnæ.nə splɪt/ /bə.ˈnɑː.nə splɪt/ n
banane Melba
A dessert containing a banana cut in half

bananaquit n
sucrier à ventre jaune
Coereba flaveola

band /bænd/ [beənd] n
bande
Canada: recognized group of aboriginals
anthropology: small group of people living in a simple society
groupe
group of musicians

band /bænd/ [beənd] v
baguer
ornithology: to fasten an identifying band around the leg of

band chief n
chef de bande
chair of a band council

band-aid /ˈbændeɪd/ n
pansement sparadrap
adhesive bandage

band-tailed antshrike n
batara de Cayenne
bird

bandage /ˈbændɪd͡ʒ/ n
bandage pansement
medical binding made with strip of gauze or similar

bandage /ˈbændɪd͡ʒ/ v
panser
to apply a bandage to something

banded /ˈbændɪd/ adj
fascié rayé
marked with bands of colour

banded mongoose n
mangouste rayée
Mungos mungo

banderilla /ˌbæn.də.ˈɹiː.jə/ n
banderille
decorated barbed stick used in bullfighting

banderillero /ˌbændəɹiːˈjeəɹəʊ/ n
banderillero bandérilléro
one who sticks the banderillas in the bull's neck

bandicoot /ˈbændiˌkut/ /ˈbændɪˌkuːt/ n
bandicoot péramélidé
marsupial of the genus Peramelidae

bandit /ˈbændɪt/ n
bandit bandite voleur voleuse
one who robs others

banditry n
banditisme
acts characteristic of a bandit

bandmaster n
chef d'orchestre chef de musique
the conductor of a band

bandolier /ˌbændəˈlɪə/ /ˌbændəˈlɪɹ/ n
bandoulière cartouchière ceinture à munitions
an ammunition belt

bandoneon n
bandonéon
accordion

bandsaw n
scie à ruban
a saw whose blade is a continuous band

bandstand /ˈbænd.stænd/ n
kiosque kiosque à musique
platform for bands to play on

bandura /bænˈduɹə/ /bænˈdʊəɹə/ n
bandoura bandura
Ukrainian plucked stringed instrument

bandurria n
bandurria
plectrum-plucked stringed instrument with a flat-backed pear-shaped body

bandwidth /ˈbændwɪdθ/ /ˈbændwɪtθ/ n
bande passante
width of a frequency band
width of the smallest frequency band within which the signal can fit
bande passante débit
measure of data flow rate in digital networks

bandy /ˈbændi/ n
bandy
winter sport played on ice

bane /beɪn/ n
fléau calamité cauchemar drame
source of harm or ruin; affliction

baneful adj
funeste
Deadly
Exceedingly harmful

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ interjection
pan
verbal percussive sound

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ n
coup
a strike upon an object causing such a noise
coup détonation
a sudden percussive noise
détonation explosion
an explosion
point d'exclamation
the symbol !

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ v
claquer cogner
to make sudden loud noises
frapper cogner
to hit hard
marteler
to hammer
niquer baiser tirer sa crampe
slang: to engage in sexual intercourse

bang away v
bûcher marner
to work tirelessly
insister tanner
to talk about something constantly and irritatingly
matraquer
to strike or hit repeatedly

bang one's head against a brick wall v
perdre son temps
to waste effort on a futile project

bang out v
bâcler torcher traiter par dessous la jambe
to do something quickly

bang up v
abimer démolir endommager flinguer
to damage

banger /ˈbæŋ.ə(ɹ)/ n
bagnole
worn-out car

bangs /bæŋ(ɡ)z/ n
frange
hair that hangs down over the forehead

banish /ˈbænɪʃ/ v
bannir
to send someone away and forbid that person from returning

banishment /ˈbænɪʃmənt/ n
banni
The state of being banished, exile
bannissement
The act of banishing

banister /ˈbænɪstɚ/ n
balustre
one of the vertical supports of a handrail
rampe
the handrail on the side of a staircase

banjax /bænˈd͡ʒæks/ /ˈbæn.d͡ʒæks/ v
détruire ruiner
To ruin or destroy

banjo /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/ /ˈbæn.d͡ʒoʊ/ n
banjo
a musical instrument

banjoist n
banjoïste
person who plays the banjo

bank /bæŋk/ [beɪŋk] n
banque
institution
branch office
storage for important goods
gambling: banker's funds
controller of a card game
banc banque
an underwater area of higher elevation, a sandbank
rive berge
edge of river or lake
rang
row or panel of items

bank account n
compte bancaire compte en banque
fund deposited by a customer for safekeeping in a bank

bank holiday n
jour férié
a weekday granted to workers as a national holiday

bank run n
panique bancaire ruée bancaire
mass withdrawal of bank deposits

bank slip n
bordereau bancaire

bank statement n
relevé de compte relevé bancaire extrait de compte
statement of transactions and balances

bankable adj
bancable
certain to bring profit

bankbook /ˈbæŋkˌbʊk/ n
livret épargne
booklet used to record bank transactions

banked slalom n
banked slalom

banker /ˈbæŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæŋkɚ/ n
banquier banquière
one who conducts the business of banking

banknote n
billet billet de banque biffeton
paper or polymer currency

bankroll /ˈbæŋk.ɹoʊl/ n
budget capital fonds
monetary assets of a person or organization
un rouleau de billets de banque
roll of banknotes

bankroll /ˈbæŋk.ɹoʊl/ v
financer
to fund a project

bankrupt /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋ.kɹʌpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹʌpt/ adj
failli faillite
having been legally declared insolvent

bankruptcy /ˈbæŋk.ɹʌp(t).si/ n
banqueroute faillite
legally declared or recognised condition of insolvency

bankster /ˈbæŋkstə/ n
bankster

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ /ˈbæːnə/ n
banderole
large piece of cloth with a slogan or emblem carried in a demonstration or other procession
large sign
banière
principal standard of a knight
bannière
advertisement on a web page
cause or purpose; a campaign or movement
flag

bannock /ˈbæ.nək/ n
bannique
English/Scottish bread
beigne galette
Indigenous Canadian breads

banns /bænz/ n
bans
announcement of a forthcoming marriage

banquet /ˈ bænkwɪt/ /ˈ bæŋkwɪt/ /ˈ bæŋkɪt/ n
banquet festin
large celebratory meal

banshee /bænˈʃiː/ /ˈbænʃiː/ n
banshee banshie
in Irish folklore, a female spirit

bantam /ˈbæntəm/ n
minime
sports age division
poule naine
chicken

bantamweight n
poids coq
weight in sports

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ n
badinage plaisanterie
good humoured conversation

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ v
badiner
to engage in banter
s'amuser
to play or do something amusing
taquiner
to tease mildly

bantustan /ˈbæntuˌstæn/ /ˈbɑntuˌstɑn/ /ˌbantuːˈstan/ /ˌbantuːˈstɑːn/ /ˌbæntuˈstæn/ /ˌbɑntuˈstɑn/ n
bantoustan
territory defined as a homeland for black South Africans

banya /ˈbɑːnjə/ n
bania banya
a Russian steam bath

banyan /ˈbæn.jən/ n
banian
tropical Indian fig tree
banian commerçant indien
Indian trader, merchant

banzai /ˈbænˈzaɪ/ /ˈbɑːnˈzaɪ/ interjection
banzaï
a celebratory cheer

baobab /ˈbaʊbæb/ /ˈbeɪoʊˌbæb/ /ˈbeɪə(ʊ)bab/ n
baobab
Adansonia digitata

baptism /ˈbæptɪzəm/ n
baptême
Christian sacrament

baptism of desire n
baptême de désir
the grace given to a believer who ardently desires baptism, but dies before being able to receive it

baptism of fire n
baptême du feu
the first experience of a severe ordeal

baptismal adj
baptismal
relating to baptism

baptismal font /bæpˈtɪzməl ˈfɑnt/ n
fonts baptismaux
a basin used for baptism

baptismal name n
nom de baptême
name given at christening

baptist /ˈbæbdəs/ /ˈbæbdɪs(t)/ /ˈbæbtɪst/ /ˈbæptɪst/ n
baptiste baptisateur baptisatrice baptiseur baptiseuse
person who baptizes

baptistry n
baptistère
space where a baptismal font is located

baptize /ˈbæptaɪz/ v
baptiser
to perform the Christian sacrament of baptism
to dedicate or christen
baptiser couper
of rum, brandy, or any other spirits: to dilute with water

bar /baː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ [bɑɹ] [bɑ˞] n
bar pub taverne
business licensed to sell intoxicating beverages
barre
solid object with uniform cross-section
cuboid piece of any commodity
nautical: sand formation
barreau
law: collective term for lawyers
law: profession of lawyers
comptoir zinc bar
counter of such premises
bar
unit of pressure

bar /baː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ [bɑɹ] [bɑ˞] v
barrer
to lock or bolt with a bar
bloquer
to obstruct the passage of
interdire
to prohibit

bar association n
barreau
an organization of lawyers

bar line n
barre de mesure
vertical line across a staff

bar mitzvah /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈmɪts.və/ n
bar-mitsva Bar Mitzva Bar Mitzvah bar mitzvah bar-mitsvah
Jewish coming of age ceremony for boys

bar none adv
sans exception
without exception

bar shot n
boulet ramé
double-headed shot connected by a bar

bar-crested antshrike n
batara de Lafresnaye
a passerine bird of the antbird family

bar-headed goose n
oie à tête barrée
Anser indicus

bar-tailed godwit n
barge rousse
bar-tailed godwit

barb /bɑː(ɹ)b/ n
ardillon
point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc
barbe
one of the side branches of a feather

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
barbare
uncivilized

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ n
barbare
uncivilized person
derogatory term for someone from a developing country
warrior associated with Sword and Sorcery stories

barbaric /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbɛɹɪk/ adj
barbare
uncivilised

barbarisation n
barbarisation

barbarism /ˈbɑɹbəˈɹɪzm̩/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹɪz(ə)m/ n
barbarisme
barbaric act
error in language use

barbarity /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪti/ n
barbarie
state of being barbarous

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ n
barbecue
cooking instrument

barbecue sauce /- sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː sɑːs/ n
sauce barbecue
type of sauce

barbed wire /bɑɹbd waɪəɹ/ [ˈbɑɹbd ˈwa.jɚ] n
fil de fer barbelé fil barbelé barbelé
twisted strands of steel wire

barbel /ˈbɑːbəl/ n
barbeau
fish

barbell n
haltère
wide steel bar with premeasured weights

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ n
barbier coiffeur coiffeuse
person whose profession is cutting (usually male) customers' hair and beards

barber surgeon n
barbier chirurgien
medical practitioner

barberry /ˈbɑɹbɛɹi/ n
épine-vinette
Berberis

barbershop n
salon de coiffure
barber’s shop

barbet n
barbet
dog

barbetism n
barbétisme

barbican /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bɪkən/ n
barbacane
A tower at the entrance to a castle or fortified town

barbiturate /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt(j)u.ɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt͡ʃu.ɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹɪt/ n
barbiturique
derivative of barbituric acid that acts as a depressant of the central nervous system

barbituric adj
barbiturique
barbituric

barcarole /ˈbɑɹkəˌɹoʊl/ /ˈbɑːkəɹəʊl/ /ˌbɑːkəˈɹəʊl/ n
barcarolle
Venetian folk song

barchan /bɑː(ɹ)ˈkɑːn/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈxɑːn/ n
barkhane
arc-shaped sand ridge

barcode /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/ n
code-barres code à barres
set of machine-readable parallel bars

barcode reader n
lecteur de code-barres
electronic device

bard /bɑɹd/ /bɑːd/ n
barde
professional poet and singer

bardiche /bɑː(ɹ)ˈdiːʃ/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)diːʃ/ n
bardiche
weapon

bardo /ˈbɑɹdoʊ/ /ˈbɑːdəʊ/ n
bardo
state of existence between death and subsequent reincarnation

bardolator /bɑɹˈdɑlətɚ/ /bɑːˈdɒlətə/ n
bardolâtre
One who loves or worships the works of William Shakespeare

bardolatry /ˈbɑː(ɹ).dɒlətɹɪi/ n
bardolâtrie
excessive worship of William Shakespeare

bare /bɛ(ə)ɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ adj
minimal
minimal
nu nue
naked, uncovered

bare infinitive n
infinitif nu infinitif zéro
uninflected Germanic verb form without 'to'

bare one's teeth v
montrer les dents
(figuratively) to show aggression

bare-arse adj
cul-nu nu-le-cul
with the buttocks exposed

bare-bottomed adj
cul-nu
having an unclothed rear

bare-bum adj
cul-nu nu-le-cul
with the bum exposed

bare-butt adj
cul-nu nu-le-cul
with the buttocks exposed

bare-knuckle adj
à poings nus
without gloves

bareback /ˈbɛəbæk/ /ˈbɛɚbæk/ adv
bareback
without a condom
à cru
without a saddle

barechested adj
torse nu
shirtless

barefoot /ˈbæɹfʊt/ /ˈbɑːɹfʊt/ /ˈbɛəfʊt/ /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ adj
pieds nus
wearing nothing on the feet

barefoot doctor n
médecin aux pieds nus
farmer with basic medical training

barehanded adv
à main nue à mains nues
without tool or weapon

bareheaded adj
nu-tête
having no covering on the head

bareheaded adv
nu-tête
with no covering on the head

barely /ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈbɛɹ.li/ adv
à peine
by a small margin
almost not at all

barf /bɑɹf/ /bɑːf/ v
se planter
(of a software system) fail

barfly /bɑɹflaɪ/ /bɑːflaɪ/ n
pilier de bar pilier de comptoir
person who spends much time in a bar

bargain /-ɡɪn/ /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ n
accord
agreement or contract concerning sale of property
bonne affaire affaire
item bought at a low price

bargain /-ɡɪn/ /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ v
marchander s'accorder s'arranger
to make a bargain

bargaining chip n
monnaie d'échange
leverage at negotiations

barge /bɑɹd͡ʒ/ /bɑːd͡ʒ/ n
chaland péniche
flat-bottomed bulk carrier mainly for inland waters

barge in v
débouler faire irruption s'imposer
to intrude

bariatric /ˌbæɹiˈætɹɪk/ adj
bariatrique
referring to bariatrics

bariatrics n
bariatrie

barista /baˈɹi.sta/ /baˈɾi.sta/ /bəˈɹiː.stə/ /bəˈɹɪ.stə/ /bɚˈi.stə/ /bɚˈɪ.stə/ n
barista
person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers

barite n
barite barote baryte barytine
mineral

baritone /ˈbæɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ /ˈbɛɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ n
baryton
male voice
musical range

baritone saxophone n
saxophone baryton
brass instrument

barium /ˈbɛəɹɪəm/ n
baryum
chemical element

barium chloride n
chlorure de baryum
compound with the formula BaCl₂

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ n
aboiement
short, loud, explosive utterance
écorce
exterior covering of a tree
barque
three-masted vessel, foremast and mainmast square-rigged, mizzenmast schooner-rigged

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ v
aboyer
to make a clamor
japper aboyer
to make a loud noise (dogs)
écorcer
to strip the bark from, to peel

bark beetle n
scolyte

bark up the wrong tree v
faire fausse route miser sur le mauvais cheval se mettre le doigt dans l'œil se tromper de cible
bark up the wrong tree

barker /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kɚ/ n
aboyeur
person employed to solicit customers by calling out to passersby

barking /ˈbɑɹkɪŋ/ /ˈbɑːkɪŋ/ n
aboiement

barking dogs seldom bite proverb
chien qui aboie ne mord pas
people who make threats rarely carry them out

barley /ˈbɑɹli/ /ˈbɑːli/ n
orge
Hordeum vulgare or its grains

barley sugar n
sucre d’orge
sweet

barm /bɑɹm/ /bɑːm/ n
mousse
foam rising upon beer, etc., when fermenting

barmaid /ˈbɑː(ɹ).meɪd/ n
barmaid
woman who serves in a bar

barn /bɑrn/ [baɾn] [baːn] [bɐːn] [bɑɹn] [bɑɻn] [bɑːn] [bɒən] n
barn
unit
grange fenil
building

barn owl /ˈbɑɹn ˌaʊəl/ /ˈbɑːn ˌaʊl/ n
chouette effraie
Tyto alba

barn swallow n
hirondelle rustique hirondelle de cheminée hirondelle des granges
species of swallow

barnacle /ˈbɑɹnəkl̩/ /ˈbɑːnəkl̩/ n
pouce-pied
marine crustacean

barnacle goose n
bernache nonnette
Branta leucopsis

baro- prefix
baro-

barochory n
barochorie
The dispersal of seeds, spores, or fruit by gravity alone.

barometer /bəˈɹɑ.mə.tɚ/ /bəˈɹɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /bəˈɹɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [bəˈɹɑ.mə.ɾɚ] [bəˈɹɔm.ɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] n
baromètre
an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure
anything used as a gauge or indicator

barometric /ˌbæɹəˈmɛtɹɪk/ adj
barométrique
of or pertaining to atmospheric pressure

barometz /ˈbæɹəmɛts/ n
barometz
half-animal and half-plant said to grow in the form of a sheep

baron /ˈbæɹən/ /ˈbɛəɹən/ n
baron
male ruler of a barony

baroness /ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ n
baronne
female ruler of a barony

baronet /bæɹə.ˈnɛt/ n
baronnet
bearer of hereditary title

baronial /bəˈɹəʊnɪəɫ/ adj
baronnial
belonging or relating to a baron

barony /ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/ n
baronnie
a dominion ruled by a baron or baroness

barophily n
barophilie

barotrauma n
barotraumatisme
tissue damage caused by air pressure difference

barque /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ n
barque
sailing vessel, all masts but sternmost square-rigged

barrack /ˈbeɹ.ək/ /ˈbæɹ.ək/ /ˈbɛɹ.ək/ n
caserne chambrée quartier
a building for soldiers

barrage /bəˈɹɑːʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːdʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːʒ/ /ˈbæɹɪdʒ/ n
barrage
artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river
"next hit wins" fight-off
tir de barrage
heavy curtain of artillery fire

barramundi /ˌbæɹəˈmʌndi/ n
barramundi
species of diadromous fish

barrator /ˈbæɹətɚ/ n
procédurier quérulent
one who is guilty of barratry

barre n
barre
a handrail fixed to a wall

barred antshrike n
batara rayé
a passerine bird

barred owl n
chouette rayée

barred spiral galaxy n
galaxie spirale barrée
spiral galaxy

barred warbler n
fauvette épervière
Sylvia nisoria

barrel /ˈbæɹ(ə)l/ /ˈbæɹəl/ /ˈbæɹəɫ/ /ˈbɛɚəl/ [ˈbæɹəɫ] [ˈbɛɚəɫ] n
baril
quantity
barillet
part of a clarinet
canon
metallic tube of a gun
tonneau barrique
round vessel made from staves bound with a hoop

barrel /ˈbæɹ(ə)l/ /ˈbæɹəl/ /ˈbæɹəɫ/ /ˈbɛɚəl/ [ˈbæɹəɫ] [ˈbɛɚəɫ] v
embariller
put or pack in a barrel or barrels

barrel bomb n
bombe baril

barrel organ n
orgue de Barbarie
pipe instrument with air controlled pins in a revolving barrel

barrel roll n
tonneau
aerobatic maneuver
full 360° horizontal rotation by a car

barren /ˈbæɹən/ adj
stérile
unable to bear children; sterile

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ /ˌbɛɹɪˈkeɪd/ n
barricade
a barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ /ˌbɛɹɪˈkeɪd/ v
barricader
to close or block a road etc., using a barricade

barrier /ˈbæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæɹi.ɚ/ /ˈbɛɹi.ɚ/ n
barrière
structure that bars passage
obstacle or impediment
frontière limite
boundary or limit

barring /ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/ preposition
sauf
excepting

barrister /ˈbæɹ.ɪst.ə(ɹ)/ n
avocat avocate
lawyer with the right to speak as an advocate in higher lawcourts

barrow /ˈbæ.ɹəʊ/ /ˈbæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbɛɚ.oʊ/ /ˈbɛɹ.oʊ/ n
tumulus
mound of earth and stones raised over a grave
brouette
small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand
castrat
castrated boar

bars /ˈbɑː(ɹ)z/ n
grille
grating, grill, grid

barse /bɑɹs/ /bɑːs/ n
loup
fish

bartender /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ /ˈbɑːˌtɛndə(ɹ)/ n
barman
person who works in a bar

barter /ˈbɑɹtɚ/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ [ˈbɑɹɾɚ] n
troc
exchange of goods or services

barter /ˈbɑɹtɚ/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ [ˈbɑɹɾɚ] v
troquer
exchange goods or services without involving money

barycenter n
barycentre
physics: center of a mass

barycentric adj
barycentrique
of or pertaining to a center of gravity

baryon /ˈbæɹiɒn/ /ˈbɛəɹiɒn/ n
baryon
heavy subatomic particle

baryonic adj
baryonique
of or pertaining to baryons

barysphere n
barysphère

bas-relief /ˈbæs.ɹɪˌlif/ /ˈbæs.ɹɪˌliːf/ /ˈbɑ.ɹɪˌlif/ /ˈbɑs.ɹɪˌliːf/ /ˈbɑː.ɹɪˌliːf/ /ˌbæs.ɹɪˈlif/ /ˌbɑ.ɹɪˈlif/ n
bas-relief
a low or mostly-flat sculpture

basal cell carcinoma n
carcinome basocellulaire
type of skin cancer

basal layer n
stratum basale stratum germinativum
the deepest layer of the epidermis

basal metabolic rate n
taux métabolique de base
amount of energy expended while at rest

basalt /bəˈsɑlt/ /bəˈsɔlt/ /ˈbeɪˌsɑlt/ /ˈbeɪˌsɔlt/ /ˈbæs.ɑlt/ /ˈbæs.ɒlt/ /ˈbæs.ɔlt/ /ˈbæs.ɔːlt/ /ˈbæs.əlt/ n
basalte
hard rock

bascinet /ˈbæsɪˌnɛt/ /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/ n
bassinet
light helmet

bascule bridge n
pont basculant
type of movable bridge

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ adj
abject bas ignoble indigne
low
ignoble indigne
of inferior quality

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ n
base
chemical compound that will neutralize an acid
something from which other things extend
geometry: lowest side or face
starting point of thought
electronics: controlling terminal of a transistor
base but coussin
baseball: one of the three places that a runner can stand in safety
base caserne
permanent structure for housing military
base quartier général
headquarters
champagne
heraldic charge: lowest third of a shield or field

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ v
baser
have as its foundation or starting point

base camp n
camp de base
encampment used for preparing for a larger activity

base class n
classe de base

base hit n
coup sûr
(baseball) a successful hit

base metal n
métal de base
common or inexpensive metal
metal at the lower end of the electrochemical series

base note n
fixateur fond note de base note de fond
The heavily volatile and thus most-lasting parts of a perfume, often of ligneous, resinous or animalic nature

base on v
adapter en
to derive (a work) from

base station subsystem n
sous-système radio
(telecommunications)

baseball /ˈbeɪs.bɑl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/ n
balle de baseball
ball used in baseball-game
baseball base-ball
ball game

baseball bat n
batte de baseball
device which is swung to try to make contact with baseballs

baseball cap /ˈbeɪs.bɑl ˌkæp/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔl ˌkæp/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl ˌkæp/ n
casquette de baseball
cap

baseball field n
terrain de base-ball
a playing field on which the game of baseball is played

baseball player n
joueur de baseball joueuse de baseball
a person who plays baseball

based /beɪst/ adj
basé
not caring what others think about oneself

baseline /ˈbeɪslaɪn/ n
ligne de fond ligne de fond de court
tennis: chalk line at the farthest ends of the court
référence
datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison

basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ n
socle
mass of rock
sous-sol cave
floor below ground level

bash the bishop v
s'astiquer le manche s'astiquer le poireau se crosser se taper une queue se tutoyer étrangler le borgne
slang for masturbate (male)

bash up v
cogner
assault someone with the intention of causing physical injury

basha /ˈbæʃə/ n
bâche
tarpaulin

bashful [ˈbæʃfəɫ] [ˈbæʃfʊɫ] adj
timide
inclined to avoid notice

bashlyk /ˈbæʃ.lɪk/ n
bachlyk
protective cone-shaped hood

basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ adj
basique
chemistry: of a base
necessary, essential for life or some process
elementary, simple, merely functional

basic income n
revenu de base
basic income

basic research n
recherche fondamentale
type of research

basic training n
classes
standard training regime for introducing new recruits

basically /ˈbeɪ.sɪk.(ə)li/ /ˈbeɪ.sɪk.koʊ.li/ adv
foncièrement sommairement à la base
in a fundamental or basic manner

basidiomycete n
basidiomycète
fungus of phylum Basidiomycota

basidium /bəˈsɪdɪəm/ n
baside
small club shaped structure

basifixed adj
basifixe

basil /ˈbeɪ.zəl/ /ˈbæz.əl/ n
basilic
herb
plant

basilect /ˈbeɪsɪlɛkt/ /ˈbæsɪlɛkt/ n
basilecte
variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form

basilica /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ n
basilique
Christian church building having a nave

basilisk /ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/ /ˈbæz.ɪ.lɪsk/ n
basilic
type of lizard (genus Basiliscus)
snake-like dragon type

basin /ˈbeɪs(ə)n/ n
bassin
area of land that drains into a common outlet
rock formation scooped out by water erosion
lavabo bassine cuvette
wide bowl for washing

basion n
basion
(anatomy) middle of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum of the skull

basionym n
basionyme
an earlier name of a species that has since been given a derived name

basipodium n
basipode

basis /ˈbeɪ.sɪs/ /ˈbæɪ.sɪs/ n
base
starting point for an argument
linearly independent, spanning set of vectors
underlying condition

basis point n
point de base
one hundredth of one percentage point

bask /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ v
lézarder baigner
to bathe in warmth; to be exposed to pleasant heat

basket /ˈbaːskət/ /ˈbæskət/ /ˈbæskɪt/ /ˈbɑːskɪt/ n
panier corbeille
container
basketball: hoop from which a net is suspended
basketball: act of putting the ball through the basket

basket case n
loque épave
one made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic or stress

basketball /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɑl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔl/ /ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ n
basket-ball basketball ballon-panier
the sport

basketball court n
terrain de basketball
area

basketball player n
basketteur basketteuse
person who plays basketball

basketful n
hottée
the amount that will fit into a basket

basketmaker n
vannier tresseur de paniers tresseuse de paniers vannière
person who weaves baskets

basketweaver n
tresseur de paniers tresseuse de paniers
one who takes part in the craft of basketweaving

basking shark n
requin pèlerin
Cetorhinus maximus

basophil /ˈbeɪsəfɪl/ n
basophile
cell

basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ n
basque
part of waistcoat
guêpière
corset

bass /beɪs/ adj
bas grave
low in pitch

bass /beɪs/ n
basse
low spectrum of sound
musical instrument
singer
section of musical group

bass /bæs/ n
perche achigan bar

bass bar n
barre d'harmonie
long wooden strip

bass clarinet n
clarinette basse
bass instrument in the clarinet family

bass clef /ˈbeɪsklɛf/ n
clé de fa
music symbol

bass drum /ˈbeɪsˌdɹʌm/ n
grosse caisse
large drum with a low pitch

bass guitar /ˈbeɪsɡɪˈtɑːɹ/ n
guitare basse
stringed musical instrument

basset horn n
cor de basset
alto instrument of the clarinet family

bassinet /ˈbæsɪˌnɛt/ /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/ n
bercelonnette
type of newborn baby's bed

bassist /ˈbeɪs.ɪst/ n
bassiste
musician

bassline /ˈbeɪsˌlaɪn/ n
ligne de basse

basso continuo n
basse continue
continuous realization of harmony

bassoon /bəˈsun/ /bəˈsuːn/ n
basson
musical instrument in the woodwind family

bassoonist n
bassoniste basson
person who plays the bassoon

basswood /ˈbæswʊd/ n
bois de tilleul
wood from a linden tree

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ adj
bâtard
of or like a bastard (illegitimate human descendant)
of or like a bastard (bad person)
croisé
of or like a mongrel, bastardized creature/cross
faux
spurious, lacking genuinity of authenticity
simili
of abnormal, irregular or otherwise inferior qualities (size, shape etc.)

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ interjection
bordel de merde enculé merde rogntudju scrogneugneu vingt dieux
exclamation of dismay

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ n
bâtard
informal: child that does not know their father
bâtard bâtarde
person born to unmarried parents
bâtard croisé
mongrel
enculé enfoiré salopard
humorously: man, fellow
fils de pute salaud enfoiré salopard
contemptible etc. person
saleté saloperie
informal: something extremely difficult or unpleasant

bastard sugar n
cassonade blanche sucre bâtard
type of sugar

bastard sword n
épée bâtarde
long, straight-bladed sword

baste /beɪst/ v
bâtir faufiler
sew with long or loose stitches

bastide n
bastide
mansion in Provence
new town in Provence

bastille /bæˈstil/ /bæˈstiːl/ /bɑː-/ /ˈbæstɪl/ /ˈbɑː-/ [bæˈstɪəɫ] n
bastille
jail or prison, especially one regarded as mistreating its prisoners
bastion
fortified tower or other building

bastille /bæˈstil/ /bæˈstiːl/ /bɑː-/ /ˈbæstɪl/ /ˈbɑː-/ [bæˈstɪəɫ] v
embastiller
to confine (someone or something) in, or as if in, a bastille or prison

bastion /ˈbæsti.ən/ /ˈbæst͡ʃən/ n
bastion
projecting part of a rampart

bat /bæt/ n
batte bâton
club used for striking the ball in sports
chauve-souris chauvesouris
small flying mammal

bat one's eyes v
faire les yeux doux
to flutter one's eyelashes, romantically

bat-eared fox n
otocyon renard à oreilles de chauve-souris chien oreillard
Otocyon megalotis

batch /bæt͡ʃ/ n
fournée
quantity of baked goods made at one time
jeu
group or collection of things of the same kind
lot
quantity of anything produced in one operation
computing

batch file n
fichier batch
file containing instructions for OS

bateleur /ˌbætəˈlɜː/ n
bateleur des savanes
Terathopius ecaudatus

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ~bæθ] [bæθ~bɛəθ~beəθ] [bɑːt̪] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] n
bain
act of bathing
bain baignoire
tub
salle de bains bain
building or area where bathing occurs

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ~bæθ] [bæθ~bɛəθ~beəθ] [bɑːt̪] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] v
baigner
To wash a person or animal in a bath

bath salt n
sel de bain
inorganic salt

bath towel n
serviette de bain
towel for drying the body

bathe /beɪð/ n
baignade bain
act of bathing

bathe /beɪð/ v
baigner
to cover or surround
to apply water to
baigner faire prendre un bain
to clean a person by immersion in water
prendre un bain baigner
to clean oneself with water
se baigner
to immerse oneself in water

bather /ˈbeɪðə(ɹ)/ n
baigneur baigneuse
one who bathes

bathhouse n
bain
a building with baths for communal use

bathing /ˈbeɪˌðɪŋ(ɡ)/ n
baignade
act of bathing

bathmology n
bathmologie
bathmology

bathmotropic adj
bathmotrope

bathochromic adj
bathochrome

bathometer n
bathomètre bathymètre
instrument

bathos /ˈbeɪθɒs/ n
bathos
unintentional failure at artistic effect
mauvais pathos
overdone pathos

bathrobe /ˈbæθ.ɹoʊb/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹəʊb/ n
peignoir sortie de bain
terrycloth robe

bathroom /ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/ /ˈbæθɹʊm/ /ˈbæθˌɹum/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹuːm/ n
salle de bains
a room with a bathtub

bathroom scales n
pèse-personne
flat floor-mounted scales

bathtub /ˈbæθtʊb/ /ˈbæθtʌb/ /ˈbɑːθtʌb/ n
baignoire
large container in which a person may bathe

bathydemersal n
bathydémersal
a demersed fish

bathymetric adj
bathymétrique
of, pertaining to, or derived from bathymetry

bathymetry /bəˈθɪm.ə.tɹi/ n
bathymétrie
the measurement of the depths of the seas

bathyscaphe /ˈbæθɪˌskeɪv/ /ˈbæθɪˌskæf/ n
bathyscaphe
self-propelled deep-sea submersible

bathysphere /ˈbæθɪˌsfɪə(ɹ)/ n
bathysphère
diving chamber

batik /bəˈtiːk/ n
batik
A method of dyeing fabric

batman /ˈbæt.mən/ n
ordonnance
servant to an army officer

baton /bəˈtɑn/ /ˈbætn̩/ /ˈbætɒn/ /ˈbætən/ n
baguette
music: conductor's stick
matraque
club of the police
relais témoin relai
sports: object transferred by relay runners

baton /bəˈtɑn/ /ˈbætn̩/ /ˈbætɒn/ /ˈbætən/ v
frapper avec un bâton
to strike with a baton

batshit /ˈbæt.ʃɪt/ adj
cinglé cintré gelé pété par la gelée zoné
insane

battalion /bəˈtælɪən/ n
bataillon
army unit
any large body of troops

batten /ˈbæt(ə)n/ /ˈbætən/ [-ɾən] n
volige
plank or strip of wood, or several of such strips arranged side by side, used in construction to hold members of a structure together, etc.

batten down the hatches v
condamner les panneaux
nautical: to cover the hatches
se préparer au pire
to prepare for trouble

batter /ˈbætəɹ/ /ˈbætɚ/ [ˈbæɾɚ] n
pâte
beaten mixture of flour and liquid
batteur frappeur
player attempting to hit the ball

battered adj
usé
beaten up through a lot of use

battering ram n
bélier
type of siege engine used to smash gates and walls

battery /ˈbæt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈbæt.ɹi/ n
batterie
set of cages for hens
batterie pile
coordinated group of artillery
array of similar things
coups et blessures
legal: act of unlawful violence
pile batterie
device storing electricity

battery electric vehicle n
véhicules électriques à batterie
electric vehicle that uses chemical energy stored in rechargeable battery packs

battery-powered adj
sur batterie à piles
powered by battery

batting /ˈbætɪŋ/ n
bourre rembourrage
material used to stuff
ouate
cotton for surgery

batting average n
moyenne au bâton moyenne à la batte
cricket, baseball

batting order n
ordre de frappe
the order in which players go to bat

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ [bætɫ̩] [ˈbatʰɫ̩] [ˈbæɾɫ̩] n
bataille lutte
general action, fight, or encounter; a combat
lutte
struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ [bætɫ̩] [ˈbatʰɫ̩] [ˈbæɾɫ̩] v
lutter
(intransitive) to join in battle; to contend in fight

battle axe n
hache d'armes hache de guerre
ancient military weapon

battle cry n
cri de guerre
something the troops yell out when going to war or battle

battlecruiser n
croiseur de bataille
type of warship

battledore n
battoir
Bat or beetle for washing clothes

battlefield n
champ de bataille
field of a land battle

battleground /ˈbætəlˌɡɹaʊnd/ n
champ de bataille
subject of dispute

battlement [ˈbætəɫmənt] n
rempart
indented parapet formed by a series of rising members

battleplan n
plan de bataille
strategy and tactics to be used in a battle

battleship n
bataille navale
guessing game
cuirassé
warship

battology /baˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ /bæˈtɑː.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
battologie

battue /bæ-/ /bæˈtu/ /bəˈt(j)uː/ n
battue
form of hunting

batty /ˈbæti/ [ˈbæɾi] adj
fou
mad, crazy, silly

bauble /ˈbɑbəl/ /ˈbɔbəl/ [ˈbɒbəɫ] [ˈbɔːbəɫ] n
babiole
cheap showy ornament piece of jewellery
boule de Noël
small shiny spherical decoration, commonly put on Christmas trees

baud /bɔːd/ n
baud
A rate defined as the number of signalling events per second

bauxite /ˈbɔːksaɪt/ n
bauxite
ore

bavarois /ˌbævə(ɹ)ˈwɑː/ /ˌbɑvɚˈwɑ/ n
bavarois
pudding

bawdy /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɔdi/ /ˈbɔːdi/ adj
grivois paillard
obscene

bawl /bɑl/ /bɔl/ [bɔːɫ] v
hurler
to shout or utter in a loud and intense manner
to wail; to give out a blaring cry

bay /beɪ/ adj
bai
of reddish-brown color

bay /beɪ/ n
laurier
herb
shrub
baie
body of water
baie compartiment
compartment
aboiement clabaudage
excited barking

bay /beɪ/ v
aboyer clabauder
to howl

bay bolete n
bolet bai
Imleria badia

bay cat n
chat bai
Catopuma badia

bay leaf n
feuille de laurier
herb

bay window n
baie vitrée
type of window

bayan n
bayan
a Russian accordion

bayard adj
bai
reddish brown

bayonet /ˈbeɪənɛt/ /ˈbeɪənɪt/ /ˈbeɪənɪ̈t/ /ˈbeɪəˌnɛt/ /ˈbæɡənət/ /ˈbæɡənɛt/ /ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/ n
baïonnette
weapon

bayou /ˈbaɪ.(j)uː/ /ˈbaɪ.oʊ/ n
bayou marécages
slow-moving creek or swamp

bazaar /bəˈzɐː/ /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ n
bazar foire marché
marketplace

bazooka /bəˈzuːkə/ n
bazooka
American shoulder fired rocket grenade launcher
lance-roquette bazooka
any shoulder fired rocket grenade launcher

bcc n
cci
blind carbon copy

bdelloid /ˈdɛlɔɪd/ adj
bdelloïde

be /bi/ /biː/ v
aller venir être
elliptical form of "be here", or similar
avoir être
have a certain age
auxiliary: (archaic) used to form the perfect aspect with certain intransitive verbs
faire être
used to indicate that the values on either side of an equation are the same
used to indicate weather, air quality, or the like
être
used to connect a noun to an adjective that describes it
used to indicate that the subject and object are the same
used to indicate that the subject has the qualities described by a noun or noun phrase
used to indicate that the subject plays the role of the predicate nominal
intransitive, non-copulative: exist
occupy a place
occur, take place
auxiliary: used to form the passive voice
auxiliary: used to form the continuous forms of various tenses
used to link a subject to a count or measurement

be able to v
pouvoir savoir être capable de
have ability to

be about v
agir concerner être au sujet de

be all about v
agir
deal with

be ashamed v
avoir honte honte
feel ashamed

be awake v
veiller
to not sleep

be based on v
[[s'appuyer]] sur reposer sur
to be grounded on or derived from

be bored v
ennuyer
suffer from boredom

be born v
naître
come into existence through birth

be born yesterday v
ne pas être né de la dernière pluie
to be inexperienced

be called v
s'appeler nommer
to have a specific name

be careful interjection
sois prudent sois prudente soyez prudent soyez prudente
proceed with caution

be in for v
en avoir pour
able to expect

be late v
être en retard
arrive late

be my guest v
allez-y je t'en prie je vous en prie se servir vas-y
do as you wish

be off with you phraseologicalUnit
allez-vous-en va-t'en
go away; get out

be oneself v
être soi-même
to act naturally

be riding for a fall v
aller droit dans le mur courir à sa perte

be right v
avoir raison
be correct in one's judgement or statement about something

be right back /biː ɹaɪt bæk/ phraseologicalUnit
je reviens
indicate speaker will return in a moment

be silent v
taire
refrain from speaking

be supposed to /bi(ː) səˈpoʊs tə/ /bi(ː) səˈpoʊs ˌtu/ v
être censé
Required to

be that as it may adv
de toute façon en tout cas quoi qu'il en soit
nevertheless

be the case v
être le cas

be there v
être là

be up to v
fabriquer manigancer
to do or be involved in doing

be used to v
[[s']]habituer à
be accustomed to

be wrong v
avoir tort méprendre se tromper
have an incorrect belief, be mistaken

be-all and end-all n
raison d'être
Something considered to be of the utmost importance

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ n
plage
sandy shore

beach ball n
ballon de plage
a large light inflatable ball used in beach games

beach soccer n
football de plage soccer de plage
variant of soccer

beach towel n
serviette de plage
towel used at the beach

beach volleyball n
beach-volley volleyball de plage
sport

beachcomber n
batteur de grève
seaman who hangs around port areas living off the charity of others

beachgoer n
plagiste
someone who goes to the beach

beachhead /ˈbiːt͡ʃhɛd/ n
tête de pont
area of hostile territory

beacon /ˈbiːkən/ n
amer
high hill or similar
balise
signal fire
phare
signaling or guiding mark erected as guide to mariners

bead /biːd/ n
gouttelette
small drop of liquid
grain perle
rosary ball
perle
small, round, pierced object

bead tree n
margousier azédarach lilas de Perse
Melia azedarach

beadle [ˈbiːdəɫ] n
bedeau suisse
a parish constable

beagle /ˈbiːɡəl/ [ˈb̥iːɡəɫ] n
briquet
small short-legged smooth-coated scenthound, often tricolored and sometimes used for hunting hares or as a family pet

beak /biːk/ n
bec
structure projecting from a bird's face
similar structure in an octopus
éperon
metal point fixed on the bows of a war galley, used as a ram

beak-iron n
bigorne

beaked whale n
baleine à bec
whales in the family Ziphiidae

beaker /ˈbiːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːkɚ/ n
bécher
flat-bottomed laboratory vessel
gobelet
drinking vessel without a handle

beakhead n
guibre poulaine éperon
protruding part at the bow of a sailing ship

beam /biːm/ n
age
bar of a plow
faisceau
ray
ligature lien
connector of notes
limon timon
pole of a carriage
madrier poutre
large piece of timber or iron
merrain perche
principal stem of an antler
poutre
principal horizontal beam in a building

beam /biːm/ v
rayonner
to smile broadly
rayonner briller
to emit light
téléporter
scifi: to transmit over high-tech wireless mechanism

bean /biːn/ n
haricot
seed

bean sprout n
graine germée
a sprout of the mung bean

beanbag /ˈbiːnbæɡ/ n
fauteuil-sac
piece of furniture

beanie /ˈbiː.ni/ n
tuque bonnet
cap that fits the head closely

beanpole n
asperge escogriffe échalas croquette
tall, thin person

beanstalk n
tige de haricot
the stem of a bean plant, proverbially fast growing and tall

bear /beə/ /beː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ /bɛː(r)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːə(r)/ [beə] [beə~bɪə] n
baissier
investor who sells in anticipation of falling prices
ours
large hairy man
rough, unmannerly, uncouth person
ours ourse
large mammal of family Ursidae

bear /bɛə(ɹ)/ v
porter
to be equipped with
to carry
supporter
to endure with patience; to be patient
supporter soutenir
to support or sustain
supporter tolérer
to tolerate, to put up with

bear cub n
ourson oursonne
young bear

bear fruit v
porter ses fruits
succeed in some task

bear in mind /bɛ(ə)ɹ‿ɪn ˈmaɪnd/ /bɛəɹ‿ɪn ˈmaɪnd/ /bɛːɹ-/ v
garder à l'esprit se rappeler
to hold (something) in the memory

bear meat n
viande d'ours
meat from a bear

bear out /bɛəɹ ˈaʊt/ v
confirmer corroborer
corroborate, prove, or confirm

bear the brunt v
faire les frais
to endure the worst part of something

bearable /ˈbɛəɹəbəɫ/ adj
supportable vivable
able to be borne

bearberry /ˈbɛəb(ə)ɹi/ n
bearberry
the species Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

beard /biɚd/ /bɜː(ɹ)d/ /bɪəd/ /bɪɹd/ n
barbe
facial hair

bearded /ˈbiɚdəd/ /ˈbɪədəd/ /ˈbɪədɪd/ /ˈbɪɹdəd/ adj
barbu
having a beard

bearded clam n
abricot chatte foufoune moule salle de jeu
vulva

bearded seal /ˈbiɚdəd siːl/ /ˈbɪədəd siːl/ /ˈbɪədɪd siːl/ /ˈbɪɹdəd siːl/ n
phoque barbu
Erignathus barbatus

beardless adj
imberbe
without a beard

beardlessness n
imberbité
state or quality of being beardless

bearer /ˈbɛəɹə/ /ˈbɛɹɚ/ n
porteur porteuse
one who bears
possessor of a cheque, bond, etc.

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ adj
porteur
carrying weight or load

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ n
azimut
nautical sense
portée
relevance
roulement coussinet palier
mechanical device

bearish adj
baissier
characterized by the falling price of a financial instrument

beast /biːst/ n
bête
domestic animal
violent/antisocial person
bête sauvage bête
non-human animal

beast of burden n
bête de somme bête de charge animal de trait
animal that carries or pulls a load

beast of prey n
bête de proie
animal

beastie /ˈbiːsti/ n
bestiole
beast, animal

beastliness n
bestialité

beastmaster n
belluaire

beat /biːt/ /bɛt/ adj
claqué crevé épuisé
exhausted

beat /biːt/ n
battement
pulsation
battue
hunting: act of scouring, or ranging over
domaine
primary focus of a reporter's stories
ronde
patrolled route
secteur
area of a person's responsibility

beat /biːt/ v
battre
to hit, to knock, to pound, to strike
to strike or pound repeatedly
to indicate by beating or drumming
intransitive: to strike repeatedly
battre fouetter
to mix food
battre griller
to arrive before someone
battre vaincre
to win against
remonter au vent
nautical - to sail to windward
se mettre martel en tête
to exercise severely; to perplex; to trouble

beat around the bush v
tourner autour du pot
to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant
to treat a topic but omit its main points

beat as one /bit əz ˈwʌn/ /biːt əz ˈwɒn/ v
battre [[à l'unisson]]
share the same feelings

beat it /ˈbiˌdɪt/ v
décamper décaniller dégager ficher le camp se barrer se casser
to go away
se branler se pignoler se polir le chinois se taper une queue
vulgar: to masturbate

beat one's breast v
battre sa coulpe

beat someone at their own game v
battre à son propre jeu

beat time v
battre la mesure
to measure or regulate time

beat to a pulp v
battre à plate couture mettre la pâtée
defeat severely
casser la gueule passer à tabac tabasser
beat up

beat to the punch v
coiffer au poteau couper l'herbe sous le pied devancer prendre de vitesse
to do something before somebody else can

beat up v
se mettre la rate au court-bouillon
to feel guilty and accuse oneself over something
tabasser flanquer une tripotée
to give a beating to

beater /ˈbitɚ/ /ˈbiːtə/ [ˈbiɾɚ] n
baguette de tambour batteur
stick to play a percussion instrument
batteur
bazou
an automobile in poor operating condition

beatification /biˌætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
béatification
the act of beatifying

beatify /biːˈætɪfaɪ/ v
béatifier
to take step in declaring a person a saint

beating /ˈbiːtɪŋ/ n
battage
action of the verb to beat
battement
the pulsation of the heart

beating heart n
cœur battant
(figurative)

beatmaker n
beatmaker concepteur rythmique

beatnik /ˈbiːtnɪk/ n
beatnik
beatnik

beau monde n
beau monde
fashionable part of society

beautician /bjuːˈtɪ(t)ʃən/ n
esthéticienne esthéticien

beautification /bjuːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
embellissement
beautifying, making beautiful

beautifier n
embellisseur embellisseuse
someone or something which makes beautiful

beautiful /ˈbju.tɪ.fəl/ /ˈbjuːtɪ.fəl/ /ˈbjuːtɪ.fʊl/ [bju.ɾə.fəl] adj
beau
of weather: pleasant, clear
beau belle
possessing charm and attractive

beautifully /ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/ adv
joliment
In a beautiful manner

beautify /ˈbjuː.tɪ.faɪ/ v
embellir
to make beautiful or more beautiful

beautifying adj
embellissant
tending to make beautiful

beautifying n
embellissement
the action of the verb to beautify

beauty /ˈbjuti/ /ˈbjuːti/ /ˈbuːti/ [-ɾi] n
beauté
quality of pleasing appearance
someone beautiful: female
someone beautiful: male

beauty is in the eye of the beholder /ˈbjuːti ɪz ɪn ðiː aɪ əv ðiː bɪˈhəʊldə/ proverb
il n’y a point de laides amours
people have different ideas of what is beautiful

beauty pageant n
concours de beauté
competition on attractiveness

beauty parlor n
salon de beauté
salon with hairdressers and beauticians

beauty product n
produit de beauté

beauty quark n
quark beauty quark beauté
beauty quark

beauty queen n
reine de beauté miss
winner of a beauty contest

beauty sleep /ˈbjuti ˌslip/ /ˈbjuːti ˌsliːp/ n
roupillon sommeil réparateur
extra sleep; an instance of this

beauty spot /ˈbjuti ˌspɑt/ /ˈbjuːtɪ ˌspɒt/ [-ɾi-] n
grain de beauté
natural mark on a person’s skin, especially a freckle or mole on a woman’s face

beaver /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ n
castor bièvre
semiaquatic rodent
chatte foufoune minou
vulva or public hair near a vulva

beaver away v
bûcher
to busily undertake

beavertail n
queue de castor
fried pastry

bebop /ˈbiːbɒp/ n
be-bop
early form of modern jazz

because /biˈkɔz/ /biˈkʌz/ /bəˈkɔz/ /bəˈkʌz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkeɪz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ /bɪˈkʌz/ adv
parce que parce que c'est comme ça
word used in place of an answer to "why"
parce que à cause de à cause que
on account

because /biˈkɔz/ /biˈkʌz/ /bəˈkɔz/ /bəˈkʌz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkeɪz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ /bɪˈkʌz/ conjunction
parce que car à cause que
by or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that

because of preposition
à cause de en raison de grâce à
on account of, by reason of, for the purpose of

beckon /ˈbɛkən/ v
faire signe
to wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer

becloud /bɪˈklaʊd/ v
s'assombrir s'ennuager se couvrir
cause to become obscure or muddled

become /biˈkʌm/ /bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /bɪˈkʊm/ /bɪˈkʌm/ v
aller bien
devenir
to begin to be

becoming /bəˈkʌm.ɪŋ/ /bɪˈkʊm.ɪŋɡ/ /bɪˈkʌm.ɪŋ/ adj
décent(e) respectable
decent, respectable

becoming /bəˈkʌm.ɪŋ/ /bɪˈkʊm.ɪŋɡ/ /bɪˈkʌm.ɪŋ/ n
devenir
The act or process by which something becomes

becquerel [bɛkəˈɹɛɫ] n
becquerel
unit of radioactive activity

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ [beː] n
gisement
deposit of ore, coal etc.
lit
prepared spot to spend the night in
the bottom of a lake or other body of water
garden plot
flat surface or layer on which something else is to be placed
lit couche
piece of furniture

bed and breakfast n
chambre d'hôte bed and breakfast bed-and-breakfast chambre d'hôtes couette et café gîte touristique
guesthouse providing breakfast

bed of roses /bɛd ʌv ˈɹəʊzəz/ n
long fleuve tranquille partie de plaisir

bedbug n
punaise punaise des lits punaise de lit
small nocturnal insect

bedclothes n
linge de lit

beddable adj
baisable pinocumettable
sexually attractive

bedding /ˈbɛdɪŋ/ [ˈbɛɾɪŋ] n
litière
material for animals to lie on

beddy-bye n
dodo
bedtime for a toddler

bedevil /biˈdɛvəl/ /bɪˈdɛvəl/ [bɪˈdɛvəɫ] v
harceler tourmenter
to harass

bedhead /ˈbɛd.hɛd/ n
tête de lit têtes de lit
unkempt hair

bedjacket n
liseuse
a short jacket worn when sitting up in bed

bedlam /ˈbɛdləm/ n
cour du roi Pétaud pétaudière
place or situation of chaos

bedouin /ˈbɛd.wɪn/ n
Bédouin Bédouine
desert-dweller

bedpan /ˈbɛd.ˌpæn/ n
bassin hygiénique
chamber pot used while still in bed

bedraggled /bɪˈdɹæɡl̩d/ adj
débraillé
decaying, dilapidated

bedridden /ˈbɛdɹɪdən/ adj
alité grabataire cloué au lit
confined to bed

bedrock n
roche mère soubassement
underground solid rock

bedroll n
sac de couchage
roll of bedding

bedroom /ˈbɛdɹʊm/ /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ n
chambre à coucher chambre dortoir piaule
room in a house where a bed is kept for sleeping

bedroom community n
cité-dortoir village-dortoir ville-dortoir
residential urban community of a nearby metropolis

bedsheet /ˈbɛdʃiːt/ n
drap drap de lit
a sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen

bedsit /ˈbɛdˌsɪt/ n
studio
rented room

bedsore n
escarre plaie de pression
lesion caused by pressure

bedspread n
couvre-lit dessus-de-lit
topmost covering of a bed

bedstead n
châlit
bed framework

bedtime /ˈbɛdtaɪm/ n
heure du coucher
time when one goes to bed to sleep

bedtime story /ˈbɛdtaɪm ˈstɔːɹi/ n
histoire du soir histoire histoire pour [[s']]endormir
story read to children before they sleep

bedwetter /ˈbɛdwɛtɚ/ n
pisse-au-lit
person who (habitually) urinates in his or her bed (during sleep)
péteux trouillard
coward (pejorative)

bedwetting n
faire pipi au lit énurésie nocturne
involuntary urination while asleep

bee /ˈbiː/ n
abeille
insect
bé
name of the letter B, b

bee fly n
bombyle
bee fly

bee hummingbird n
colibri d'Elena colibri-abeille
hummingbird

bee in one's bonnet n
fixette idée fixe manie marotte
something of particular interest or concern

bee-eater /ˈbiː iːtəɹ/ n
guêpier
bird in the family Meropidae

beebread /ˈbiːˌbɹɛd/ n
pain d'abeille
bee pollen with added honey and bee secretions

beech /biːt͡ʃ/ n
hêtre
tree of genus Fagus

beech marten n
fouine
Martes foina

beechnut /ˈbiːt͡ʃˌnʌt/ n
faîne faine
nut of the beech tree

beef /bif/ /biːf/ n
bœuf
meat

beef bourguignon /ˈbiːf ˌbʊə(ɹ)ɡɪnˈjɒn/ n
bœuf bourguignon bœuf à la bourguignonne
beef dish

beefsteak /ˈbiːfˌsteɪk/ n
bifteck
steak

beehive /ˈbiːhaɪv/ n
choucroute
hairstyle
ruche
home of bees
man-made structure in which bees are kept for their honey
ruche fourmilière
figurative: any place in which people are very busy

beekeeper /ˈbiˌkipɚ/ n
apiculteur apicultrice
someone who keeps bees

beekeeping n
apiculture industrie abeillère
raising bees

beeline /ˈbiːlaɪn/ n
à vol d'oiseau
straight course, ignoring established paths of travel

beemer /ˈbimɚ/ /ˈbiːmə/ n
BM
slang term for a BMW car or motorcycle

been there, done that phraseologicalUnit
déjà vu, déjà fait
assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic

beep /biːp/ n
bip
electronically produced tone
pouet
the sound of a the horn of a car

beep /biːp/ v
biper
to produce a beep sound

beer /bɛə/ /bɪə/ /bɪɚ/ /bɪɹ/ /bɪː/ n
bière
alcoholic drink made of malt
bière demi
glass of beer

beer and skittles n
bon temps
fun times

beer belly n
sac à bière panse à bière
protruding abdomen

beer mat n
sous-bock
mat, often with an advertisement for a brewery on it, to rest one's glass

beer muscles n
panse à bière
protruding stomach

beer parlour n
brasserie taverne
a bar, selling beers, that has tables

beerstone n
bierstein
precipitate

beeswax /ˈbiːzwæks/ n
cire d'abeille cire d’abeille
wax secreted by bees

beet /biːt/ n
betterave bette
Beta vulgaris

beet sugar n
vergeoise
sugar made from sugar beet

beetle /ˈbiːtəl/ [ˈbiɾəɫ] n
scarabée coccinelle
insect
mailloche
mallet

beetle-browed adj
sourcilleux
making an unfriendly or sullen face

beetroot /ˈbit.ɹut/ /ˈbiː.tɹʉːt/ /ˈbiːt.ɹuːt/ [ˈbiː.t͡ʃɹʉːt] n
betterave
normally deep red coloured root vegetable

befit /bɪˈfɪt/ v
convenir à être approprié pour
be fit for

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ adv
avant
at an earlier time

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ conjunction
avant que
in advance of the time when
rather or sooner than

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ preposition
avant
in front of according to an ordering system
under consideration, judgment, authority of
avant avant que
earlier than
devant avant
in front of in space

before dark
avant la tombée de la nuit
before night begins to fall

before you can say knife phraseologicalUnit
en moins de temps qu'il ne faut pour le dire

beforehand /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹhænd/ /bɪˈfoəhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/ /bɪˈfɔːhænd/ adv
au préalable auparavant préalablement à l'avance
at an earlier time

befuddle /bɪˈfʌdl/ v
brouiller confondre épater
perplex or confuse

beg /bɛɡ/ v
implorer supplier
to plead with someone for help
mendier quémander quêter
to request the help of someone, often in the form of money

beget /biˈɡɛt/ /bəˈɡɛt/ /bɪˈɡɛt/ v
engendrer
cause, produce
engendrer procréer
procreate

begetter n
géniteur procréateur
a procreator

beggar /ˈbɛɡə/ /ˈbɛɡɚ/ n
mendiant mendiante gueux quêteux
person who begs

beggar belief v
dépasser l'entendement

beggar-ticks n
bident
Bidens

beggars can't be choosers proverb
faute de grives, on mange des merles
when resources are limited, one must accept even substandard gifts

begging /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/ n
manche
the act of one who begs

begin /biˈɡɪn/ /bəˈɡɪn/ /bɪˈɡɪn/ v
commencer démarrer mettre
to start, to initiate or take the first step into something

beginner /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ /bɪˈɡɪnə/ n
débutant débutante
someone who just recently started

beginner slope n
piste verte

beginner's luck n
chance du débutant
good luck enjoyed during a first attempt

beginning /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ n
commencement début
act of doing that which begins anything
that which begins or originates something
début
initial portion of some extended thing
début ébauche
that which is begun

beginning of the end n
début de la fin
the point when something starts to end or become worse

begone /bəˈɡɒn/ v
ouste
(expressing a desire or a command for someone or something to go away)

begonia /bəˈɡoʊni.ə/ /bəˈɡəʊniː.ə/ n
bégonia
plants of the genus Begonia

beguile /bɪˈɡaɪl/ v
duper induire en erreur tromper
to deceive or delude (using guile)
emporter exalter ravir
to charm, delight, or captivate

beguiling adj
séduisant
that beguiles

beguinage n
béguinage
walled community of Beguines

beguine /beɪˈɡiːn/ /bə.ˈɡiːn/ n
beguine
ballroom dance
music

behave /bəˈheɪv/ /bɪˈheɪv/ v
comporter conduire tenir
comporter se comporter
to act in a specific manner

behavior /bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/ n
comportement
way an animal or human behaves or acts
comportement conduite
way matter or systems behave

behavioral adj
comportemental
of or relating to behavior

behaviorism n
comportementalisme béhaviorisme
approach to psychology focusing on behavior

behavioural /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚəl/ adj
comportemental
of or pertaining to behaviour

behavioural science n
science comportementale
analysis and investigation of human and animal behaviour

behead /bɪˈhɛd/ v
décapiter
to remove the head

beheader n
décapiteur
one who beheads or decapitates

beheading n
décapitation
an instance of beheading

behemoth /bəˈhi(ː).məθ/ /ˈbiː.əˌməθ/ n
Béhémoth
mighty beast in the Book of Job
béhémot béhémoth
mighty monster

behest /biˈhest/ /biˈhɛst/ /bɪˈhest/ /bɪˈhɛst/ n
demande
command, bidding

behind /bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ n
derrière
buttocks
revers
rear, back-end

behind /bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ preposition
après derrière
after, time- or motion-wise
derrière
at the back of
to the back of
in support of

behind bars
au violon derrière les barreaux
in jail or prison

behind closed doors
à huis clos en privé
in private

behind every successful man there stands a woman /bə-/ /bɪˈhaɪnd ˌɛvɹi səkˈsɛsfl̩ ˈmæn ðɛə ˈstændz ə ˈwʊmən/ /bɪˈhaɪnd ˌɛvɹi səkˈsɛsfl̩ ˈmæn ðɛɚ ˈstændz ə ˈwʊmən/ proverb
tout homme qui réussit a une femme derrière lui
men's success often depends on the support and work of their wives or female partners

behind someone's back
dans le dos de à l'insu de
secretly

behind the scenes /bəˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/ /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/
dans les coulisses en coulisse de l'autre côté du décor
in secret; out of public view

behind the times
désuet hors d'âge passé de mode vieillot
out of date, old-fashioned

behind the wheel
au volant
in control of a vehicle

behind time
en retard à la bourre
arriving late

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ /bɪˈhəʊld/ interjection
voici voilà

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ /bɪˈhəʊld/ v
regarder voir observer
to see, to look at

beholden /bɪˈhoʊldən/ /bɪˈhəʊldən/ adj
redevable
obligated, bound by moral obligation

beholder /bɪˈhoʊldɚ/ /bɪˈhəʊldə/ n
observateur regardeur
someone who observes or beholds; an observer or spectator

behove /biˈhoʊv/ /bɪˈhəʊv/ v
incomber
to be necessary
seoir
to befit, to suit

beige /ˈbeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbeɪʒ/ adj
beige
having a slightly yellowish gray colour

beige /ˈbeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbeɪʒ/ n
beige
colour

beignet /bɛnˈjeɪ/ /ˈbɛn.jeɪ/ n
beignet
donut
fritter

being /ˈbiŋ/ /ˈbiɪŋ/ /ˈbiːŋ/ /ˈbiːɪŋ/ n
être créature
a living creature
être existence
the state or fact of existence

bejel n
lépre du nord maladie de Scherlievo pian de Nérac
Endemic syphilis

bejeweled adj
bijouté paré(e) de bijoux
covered in jewels, especially as decoration

bel /bɛl/ n
bel
measure of relative power

belated /bɪˈleɪtɪd/ adj
tardif
later in relation to the proper time

belatedly adv
avec du retard en retard tardivement
in a belated manner

belay /bɪˈleɪ/ /ˈbiːleɪ/ v
assurer
to handle a climbing rope

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ n
rot
sound one makes when belching

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ v
roter éructer
expel gas from the stomach through the mouth

beleaguer /bəˈliː.ɡə/ /bɪˈli.ɡɚ/ /bɪˈliː.ɡə/ v
assiéger investir
to besiege; to surround with troops

beleaguered /bɪˈliːɡəd/ adj
assiégé en difficulté mal en point à bout de souffle éprouvé
beset by trouble or difficulty

belfry /ˈbɛlfɹi/ n
beffroi
watchtower containing an alarm-bell
moveable tower used in sieges
beffroi clocher
tower or steeple specifically for containing bells, especially as part of a church

belie /biˈlaɪ/ /bəˈlaɪ/ /bɪˈlaɪ/ v
démentir
to contradict or show to be false

belief /bəˈliːf/ /bɪˈliːf/ n
conviction croyance
the quality or state of believing
croyance
mental acceptance of a claim as truth
something believed
religious or moral convictions
croyance foi
religious faith

believability n
crédibilité
state or quality of being believable

believable /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/ adj
croyable
capable of being believed; credible

believe /bi-/ /bə-/ /bɪˈliv/ /bɪˈliːv/ v
croire
to accept that someone is telling the truth (object: person)
to have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth
to accept as true
to believe that something is right or desirable
to have confidence in
croire en croire à
to ascribe existence to
croire penser
to consider likely

believe it or not adv
croyez-le ou non
This may be surprising, but it's true

believe one's ears v
ne pas en croire ses oreilles
to believe that something which one hears is truly the case

believe one's eyes v
en croire ses yeux
to believe that something which one directly sees is truly the case

believer /bɪˈlivɚ/ /bɪˈliːvə/ n
croyant croyante
person who believes

belittle /bɪˈlɪt.əl/ v
déprécier rabaisser
to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is

bell /bɛl/ n
cloche
percussive instrument
coup de fil
informal: telephone call
pavillon
the flared end of a brass or woodwind instrument
sonnerie
sounding of a bell as a signal
sonnerie cloche
signal at a school
sonnette
an instrument situated on a bicycle's handlebar

bell curve n
courbe de Gauss
bell shaped curve typical of the normal distribution

bell housing n
carter
cover

bell pepper n
poivron
spicy-sweet vegetable

bell the cat v
attacher le grelot
to undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group

bell tower n
clocher beffroi
tower in which a bell (or set of bells) is hung; a belfry

bell-bottoms n
pattes d'éléphant
pants that are flared from the knee downwards

bell-end /ˈbɛlɛnd/ n
gland nœud
(vulgar) glans penis

bell-gable n
clocher-mur
an architectural element

bellboy /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/ n
chasseur
A male worker, usually at a hotel, who carries luggage and runs errands

belle /bɛl/ n
beauté belle
beautiful woman

belles-lettres /ˌbɛlˈlɛtɹ(ə)/ n
belles-lettres
light literary compositions valued for their aesthetic properties

bellflower n
campanule
plant of genus Campanula

bellgirl n
chasseuse
a female bellhop

bellicism /ˈbɛlɪsɪzm̩/ n
bellicisme
an inclination to war

bellicist adj
belliciste
of or relating to bellicism, bellicists

bellicose /ˈbɛləkoʊs/ /ˈbɛlɪkoʊs/ adj
belliqueux
warlike in nature
having the impulse to be combative

belligerence n
belligérance hargne
state of being belligerent

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ə.ɹənt/ adj
belligérant
engaged in warfare
bellique
of or pertaining to war
belliqueux
eager to go to war
hostile, eager to fight
acting violently

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ə.ɹənt/ n
belligérant
state or other armed participant in warfare

bellmaker n
fondeur de cloches
bellmaker

bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/ /ˈbɛləʊ/ v
beugler
to shout in a deep voice
mugir
to make a noise like the deep roar of a large animal

bellows /ˈbɛl.oʊz/ /ˈbɛl.əs/ /ˈbɛl.əʊz/ n
soufflet
air blower

bells and whistles n
fanfreluche fioritures frivolités futilités tralala
extra features added for show rather than function

bellwether /ˈbɛlwɛðə/ /ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/ n
menon
the leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck

belly /ˈbɛli/ n
ventre
abdomen

belly dance n
danse du ventre danse orientale
form of dance

belly flop n
plat
style of diving

bellyache /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/ n
mal au ventre
pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen

belong /bɪˈlɑŋ/ /bɪˈlɒŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋ/ v
appartenir faire partie
be part of a group
be the property of
avoir sa place
have its proper place
faire partie trouver sa place
be accepted in a group

belonging /bɪˈlɑŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ n
affaire bien possession
something physical that is owned
appartenance
action of the verb belong

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ adj
bien-aimé chéri
loved

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ n
amant amante
someone who is loved

below /bɪˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ adv
ci-dessous
farther down
en bas
in a lower place
nautical: on a lower deck
en bas en dessous
on a lower storey

below /bɪˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ preposition
sous au-dessous
lower in spatial position than

below average adj
en dessous de la moyenne inférieur à la moyenne

below the belt /bəˈloʊ ðə bɛlt/ /bɪˈləʊ ðiː bɛlt/
en dessous de la ceinture déloyal
unfair; not according to the rules

belt /bɛlt/ n
ceinture
band worn around the waist
band used for safety purposes
ceinture région
geographical region
courroie ceinture
band used in a machine to help transfer motion or power

beluga /bəˈluɡə/ /bəˈluːɡə/ n
béluga bélouga
Delphinapterus leucas

belvedere /ˈbɛl.vəˌdɪɹ/ /ˈbɛl.vɪ.dɪə/ n
belveder belvédère
raised structure offering a pleasant view of the surrounding area

bemoan /bɪˈmoʊn/ /bɪˈməʊn/ v
déplorer
to complain about

bemol /ˈbiːmɒl/ n
bémol
bemol

bemuse /bəˈmjuːz/ /bɪˈmjuːz/ v
déconcerter stupéfier
to confuse or bewilder

bemused adj
perplexe
thoughtful; preoccupied
perplexe stupéfait
perplexed and bewildered

bemusement n
préoccupation
state of being bemused

bename v
appeler
to give a name, call

bench /bɛntʃ/ /bɛnt͡ʃ/ /bɛnʃ/ n
banc
long seat
sports: where players sit when not playing
weightlifting: horizontal padded surface with a weight rack

bench grinder n
touret à meuler
workbench-mounte grinder

bench press /ˈbɛntʃ.pɹɛs/ n
développé couché
exercise

benchmark /ˈbɛn(t)ʃmɑːk/ n
critère
standard
point de référence repère
surveyor's mark

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ n
bande
heraldry: one of the ordinaries
nœud
knot
virage
curve

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ v
baisser pencher
to stoop
courber tordre
to cause to shape into a curve
to become curved
incliner
to bow in prayer, or in token of submission
plier soumettre
to force to submit
to submit
tourner
to change direction

bend down v
baisser
to bend one's legs while upright to get to a lower position

bend over v
se pencher se replier
to bend one's upper body forward

bend over backwards v
se couper en quatre se donner du mal se mettre en quatre se plier en quatre
make a great effort

bend sinister n
barre
diagonal band on coat of arms going from top right to bottom left

bend someone's ear v
rebattre les oreilles
talk too long

bend the knee v
courber l'échine se soumettre
submit to another's authority

bend the truth v
déformer la vérité
change or leave out certain facts of a story

bender /ˈbɛndə/ /ˈbɛndɚ/ n
beuverie biture cuite muflée murge soûlerie
slang: bout of heavy drinking
pédale tarlouze
slang: homosexual man

bending /ˈbɛndɪŋ/ n
flexion
motion or action

bendiocarb n
bendiocarbe

beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ adv
dessous
below or underneath

beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ preposition
sous
below

benediction /ˌbɛnəˈdɪkʃən/ n
bénédiction
a short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually after a church worship service

benedictional n
bénédictionnaire
book of benedictions

benefactive case n
bénéfactif
case used to indicate beneficiary

benefactor /ˈbɛnəˌfaktə/ /ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/ n
bienfaiteur bienfaitrice
on who gives gifts or help

beneficent /bəˈnɛ.fə.sənt/ /bəˈnɛ.fɪ.sənt/ adj
bienfaisant miséricordieux

beneficial /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ adj
bénéficial
relating to a benefice
bénéfique bienfaisante
helpful or good to something or someone

beneficiary /bɛn.əˈfɪʃ.iˌɚ.i/ /ˌbɛn.əˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/ n
bénéficiaire
one who receives an advantage
one who benefits from the distribution, especially of an estate

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ /ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/ n
bénéfice
profit, use
bénéfice avantage
advantage, help or aid
subvention
payment, subsidy

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ /ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/ v
profiter
to receive a benefit

benefit of the doubt n
bénéfice du doute
a favorable judgement given in the absence of full evidence

benefit tourism n
tourisme social

benevolence /bəˈnɛvələns/ n
bienveillance bénévolence
disposition to do good

benevolent /bəˈnɛvələnt/ adj
bienveillant
having a disposition to do good

benign /bɪˈnaɪn/ adj
bénin
(medicine) not posing any serious threat to health
kind, gentle, mild

bent /bɛnt/ adj
courbé
folded

bentgrass n
terrenne traînasse
grass of the genus Agrostis

benthic /ˈbɛnθɪk/ adj
benthique
of the benthos on the seafloor

benthos /ˈbɛnθɒs/ n
benthos
flora and fauna at the bottom of a body of water

bentonite n
bentonite

benzaldehyde n
benzaldéhyde
C₆H₅CHO

benzene /ˈbɛnziːn/ n
benzène
aromatic compound C₆H₆

benzidinic adj
benzidinique

benzo- /bɛn.zoʊ/ /bɛn.zə(ʊ)/ /bɛn.zə/ prefix
benzo-
related to benzene

benzoate n
benzoate
salt or ester of benzoic acid

benzodiazepine /ˌbɛnzoʊdaɪˈæzɪpiːn/ n
benzodiazépine
any of a class of psychoactive drugs

benzoic adj
benzoïque
derived from benzoic acid or its derivatives
pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin

benzoic acid n
acide benzoïque
white crystalline organic acid, C₆H₅COOH

benzoin /ˈbɛnzɔɪn/ /ˈbɛnzəʊɪn/ n
benjoin
resinous substance from tree
benzoïne
white crystalline substance

benzol n
benzol
an impure benzene

benzopyrene n
benzopyrène
a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

benzoyl /ˈbɛnzəʊ.aɪl/ /ˈbɛnzəʊ.ɪl/ n
benzoyle
univalent radical

benzylic adj
benzylique

bequeath /bɪˈkwiːð/ /bɪˈkwiːθ/ v
donner offrir
to give; to offer; to commit
léguer transmettre
to give or leave by will
passer transmettre
to hand down; to transmit

bequest /bɪˈkwɛst/ n
héritage legs
a person's inheritance
testament
will of the deceased

berate /bɪˈɹeɪt/ v
réprimander admonester fustiger
chide vehemently

berceuse /bɛɹˈsuz/ n
berceuse
specific type of lullaby

bere /bɪə/ /bɪɚ/ n
escourgeon
six-rowed barley

bereave /bɪˈɹiːv/ v
arracher
To take away someone or something important or close

bereavement n
deuil privation
The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death

bereft /bəˈɹɛft/ adj
privé de
deprived of

beret /bəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈbɛɹeɪ/ n
béret
type of brimless cap

bergshrund n
rimaye
a large crack in a glacier

beriberi n
béribéri
pathology: ailment caused by deficiency of vitamin B

berkelium /bɜːɹˈkiːliəm/ /ˈbɜːɹkliəm/ n
berkélium
transuranic chemical element

berry /ˈbɛɹ.i/ n
baie
small succulent fruit
botany: soft fruit developing from a superior ovary and containing seeds not encased in pits

bersagliere /-i/ /-sæl-/ /-sɑl-/ /-ˈlɛɹ-/ /ˌbɛɹ.səlˈjɛɹ.eɪ/ n
bersaglier bersallier
marksman or rifleman in Italian regiments

berserk /-ˈsɜːk/ /-ˈzɚk/ /bəˈsɚk/ /bəˈzɜːk/ /bɚˈsɚk/ /bɜː-/ /ˈbɚˌsɚk/ /ˈbɜːsɜːk/ adj
fou furieux
furiously, injuriously, or maniacally violent or out of control

berserk /-ˈsɜːk/ /-ˈzɚk/ /bəˈsɚk/ /bəˈzɜːk/ /bɚˈsɚk/ /bɜː-/ /ˈbɚˌsɚk/ /ˈbɜːsɜːk/ n
berserk
Norse warrior who fought in a frenzy

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ n
couchette
bunk
marge de manœuvre
maneuvering room

beryl /ˈbɛɹ.əl/ n
béryl
gem

beryllium /bəˈɹɪl.i.əm/ n
béryllium
chemical element

beseech /bɪˈsiːt͡ʃ/ v
implorer supplier prier
to beg

beshrew v
maudire
to invoke or wish evil upon; to curse

beside /biˈsaɪd/ /bəˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsʌɪd/ preposition
outre
not relevant to
à côté de auprès
next to

beside oneself
dépassé ne plus se sentir
consumed by an emotion

beside the point adj
c'est pas le problème
irrelevant

besides /biˈsaɪdz/ /bəˈsaɪdz/ /bɪˈsaɪdz/ adv
en outre en plus de plus au reste d'ailleurs d'autre part
moreover; furthermore
en outre en plus de plus de surcroît par ailleurs au reste
also; in addition
sinon
otherwise; else

besides /biˈsaɪdz/ /bəˈsaɪdz/ /bɪˈsaɪdz/ preposition
au reste d'autre part d'un autre côté de plus de surcroît du reste
in addition to
sauf excepté
other than; except for

besiege /bəˈsiːd͡ʒ/ v
assaillir
to assail or ply
assiéger
to surround with armed forces

besmirch /bɪˈsmɜːtʃ/ /bɪˈsmɝːt͡ʃ/ v
avilir salir
tarnish; debase
salir
make dirty

bespectacled /bɪˈspɛktəkəld/ adj
binoclard bésiclard à lunettes
wearing spectacles (glasses)

bespoke /bəˈspoʊk/ /bɪˈspəʊk/ adj
personnalisé sur mesure
individually or custom-made

best /ˈbɛst/ n
crème dessus du panier fleur élite
person
meilleur meilleure
quality
mieux
effort

best /ˈbɛst/ v
battre aplatir dominer défaire enfoncer surpasser
to beat

best boy /ˈbɛstˌbɔɪ/ n
second électricien
film jargon: first assistant to either the key grip or the gaffer

best friend n
meilleur ami meilleure amie
an especially close and trusted friend

best man n
témoin garçon d’honneur
primary attendant to the groom

best practice n
bonne pratique
procedure for best results

best regards n
amicalement cordialement
polite closing of a letter

best-case scenario n
meilleur des cas
situation which could not be any better

best-selling adj
à succès
superlative of well-selling

bestest adj
plus meilleur
very best

bestiality /ˈbistiˌælɪti/ /ˈbɛstʃəlˌlɪtɪ/ /ˌbist͡ʃiˈælɪti/ /ˌbɛst͡ʃiˈælɪti/ n
bestialité
status of animal
bestialité zoophilie
sexual activity with animals

bestiary /ˈbiːstiˌɛri/ /ˈbɛstiˌɛri/ n
bestiaire
A medieval treatise of animals

bestow /bɪˈstoʊ/ /bɪˈstəʊ/ v
accorder conférer décerner remettre
to impart (something) gratuitously; to present (something) to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour
consacrer
to apply or make use of (someone or something)
disposer de
to place or put (someone or something) somewhere or in a certain situation

bestride /bəˈstɹaɪd/ [bɪˈstɹaɪd] v
chevaucher
to sit with legs on both sides of something

bestseller n
bestseller
book or thing sold in large numbers

bet /ˈbɛt/ n
pari
a wager

bet /ˈbɛt/ v
parier
to stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event

bet one's boots v
mettre sa main au feu mettre sa main à couper

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ /ˈbɛtə/ adj
bêta
beta

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ /ˈbɛtə/ n
bêta
letter of the Greek alphabet

beta blocker /ˈbeɪ.tə ˈblɔk.ɚ/ n
bêta-bloquant
blocking agent

beta ray n
rayon bêta
stream of beta particles

beta version n
version bêta
software in an early status

beta-carotene /biː.təˈka.ɹə.tiːn/ /ˌbeɪ.təˈkɛɹ.əˌtin/ n
bêta-carotène

betamethasone /ˌbeɪ.təˈmɛθ.əˌsoʊn/ n
&beta;-méthasone betaméthasone bêta-méthasone

betatron n
bêtatron
a form of cyclotron used to accelerate electrons to high speed

betel /ˈbiːtəl/ n
bétel
either of two plants: the betel pepper or betel nut
quid, chewing preparation

betel bag n
sac à bétel
small bag

betel nut n
noix d’arec
An egg-shaped seed of the betel palm

betel pepper n
bétel
Piper betle

betelseller n
vendeur de bétel vendeuse de bétel
seller of betel; someone who sells betel

beth /bɛt/ /bɛθ/ n
bet beth bèt
Aramaic and Hebrew letter

betony /ˈbɛtəni/ n
bétoine épiaire
Stachys officinalis

betray /bəˈtɹeɪ/ /bɪˈtɹeɪ/ v
trahir
to violate the confidence of, by disclosing a secret
to prove faithless or treacherous
to disclose or discover
to show or to indicate
trahir livrer
to deliver into the hands of an enemy

betroth /bəˈtɹoʊð/ /bəˈtɹəʊð/ v
fiancer
to promise to give in marriage
to promise to take as a future spouse

betrothal /bəˈtɹoʊ.ðəl/ /bəˈtɹəʊ.ðəl/ n
fiançailles accordailles
mutual promise

betrothed /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ /bɪˈtɹəʊθt/ n
fiancé fiancée
fiancé or fiancée

betta n
combattant
Fish of the genus Betta

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adj
meilleur
comparative of the adjectives good or well

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adv
mieux meilleur
comparative of the adverb well

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] v
améliorer
to improve

better half n
douce moitié meilleure moitié moitié
spouse or lover

better late than never adv
mieux vaut tard que jamais
it's better to do something late, than to never do it at all

better safe than sorry proverb
mieux vaut prévenir que guérir
it is preferable to be cautious

better than nothing adj
mieux que rien
almost worthless

betterer n
améliorateur
one who makes something better

betterment n
amélioration
an improvement

betting shop n
boutique de paris

between /bəˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwiːn/ [bɪˈtʰwin] preposition
entre
in the position or interval that separates two things
one of, representing a choice
shared in confidence by
in transit from one to the other

between Scylla and Charybdis /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪlə.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪləɹ.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/
de Charybde en Scylla
idiomatic

between a rock and a hard place
entre l'arbre et l'écorce entre le marteau et l'enclume être pris entre deux feux
in a difficult and inescapable position
entre la peste et le choléra entre le marteau et l'enclume
having the choice between two unpleasant options

between jobs
chômeur chômeuse sans emploi
(euphemistic) unemployed

between the hammer and the anvil
entre le marteau et l'enclume la peste ou le choléra
with the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options

between you and me
entre nous entre nous soit dit
in confidence

betwixt /bɪˈtwɪkst/ preposition
entre
between

bevel /ˈbɛv.əl/ n
biseau
An edge that is canted, one that is not a 90 degree angle

bevel /ˈbɛv.əl/ v
biseauter aiguiser chanfreiner
give a canted edge to a surface

beverage /ˈbɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
boisson breuvage
drink

bevor /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ n
bavière
plate armour protecting the lower face and neck

bevy /ˈbɛvi/ n
passée vol
large group of birds

bewail /bɪˈweɪl/ v
déplorer pleurer
to wail over

beware /biˈwɛɚ/ /bəˈwɛɚ/ /bɪˈwɛɚ/ v
faire attention
use caution, pay attention (to)

beware of the dog phraseologicalUnit
attention au chien
beware of the dog

bewilder /bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ)/ /bɪˈwɪldɚ/ v
abasourdir confondre déconcerter dérouter désorienter
to confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone

bewildered /bəˈwɪldəd/ /bəˈwɪldɚd/ adj
confusionné déconcerté dérouter
confused

bewildering /bɪˈwɪldəɹɪŋ/ /bɪˈwɪldɹɪŋ/ adj
abasourdissant
very baffling, confusing, or perplexing

bewilderment /bɪˈwɪldəmənt/ /bɪˈwɪldəɹmənt/ n
confusion perplexité ahurissement
state of being bewildered

bewitch /bəˈwɪt͡ʃ/ v
ensorceler envoûter
to cast a spell upon

bewitched /bɪˈwɪt͡ʃt/ adj
ensorcelé
Under a spell; entranced

bewitching /bəˈwɪt͡ʃɪŋ/ adj
envoutement envoûtement
enchanting

bey /beɪ/ /bæɪ/ n
bey
governor of a Turkish dominion

beyond /biˈ(j)ɑnd/ /bɪˈjɒnd/ /bɪˈjɛnd/ preposition
au-delà
on the far side of
au-delà par-delà
further away than

beyond a reasonable doubt
au-delà de tout doute raisonnable
legal standard

beyond a shadow of a doubt
sans l'ombre d'un doute
without any doubt or hesitation

beyond the grave
outre-tombe
after death

beyond the pale /biˌ(j)ɑnd ðə ˈpeɪl/ /bɪˌjɒnd ðə ˈpeɪl/
dépasser les bornes inacceptable inadmissible
of a person or their behaviour: outside the bounds of what is acceptable, or regarded as good judgment, morality, etc.

bez /bɛz/ n
andouiller de fer andouiller médian sur-andouiller
second tine of an antler's beam

bezant /ˈbɛzənt/ n
besant
coin minted at Byzantium

bezel /ˈbɛz.əl/ n
chaton monture
the rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object

bezoar /ˈbi.zɔɹ/ /ˈbiː.zɔː/ n
bézoard
mass of undigested matter

bezoar goat /biː.zɔː ɡɔʊt/ /biː.zɔː ɡəʊt/ /ˈbi.zɔɹ ɡoʊt/ [ˈbi.zɔɹ ɡoʊ(ʔ)t̚] [ˈbi.zɔɹ ɡoʊʔ(t̚)] n
chèvre égagre
wild goat

bhikkhu /ˈbɪkuː/ n
bhikshu
Buddhist monk

bhut jolokia n
jolokia piment jolokia

bi /baɪ/ adj
bi
bisexual

bi- /baɪ-/ /bɪ-/ prefix
bi-
two-

bi-curious /baiˈkjɚ.i.jɪs/ /bʌɪˈkjɔː.ɹɪəs/ /bʌɪˈkjʊə.ɹɪəs/ adj
bi-curieux
Curious about one's potential bisexuality

biangbiang noodles /ˈbi.æŋ ˈbi.æŋ/ /ˈbi.ɑŋ ˈbi.ɑŋ/ n
nouilles biang biang
type of noodle

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ n
biais
statistics: difference between expectation and true value
parti-pris préjugé
préjugé parti-pris
inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality

biased /ˈbaɪəst/ adj
partial qui a du parti pris qui n'est pas impartial
exhibiting bias; prejudiced

biathlete n
biathlète
athlete in biathlon

biathlon /-lɒn/ /baɪˈæθlən/ /baɪˈæθˌlɑn/ n
biathlon
racing combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting; a particular instance of such a race

biaxial adj
biaxe biaxial
having two axes

bib /bɪb/ n
bavette
upper part of an apron or overalls
bavoir bavette
item of clothing for protecting other clothes while eating
chasuble
sports: colourful vest
dossard
sports: piece of material carrying the bib number

bibimbap n
bibimbap
Korean dish of white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and gochujang

bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ n
Bible bible
comprehensive manual

biblical /ˈbɪblɪkəl/ adj
biblique
of or relating to the Bible
in accordance with the teachings of the Bible
very great, exceeding previous records

biblically adv
bibliquement
in a biblical manner
carnally

biblio- prefix
biblio-
relating to books

bibliographer n
bibliographe
person who compiles bibliographies

bibliographic adj
bibliographique
of or pertaining to bibliography

bibliography /bɪbliɒɡɹəfi/ n
bibliographie
list of books or documents
section of a written work
habbo bibliographie
study of the history of books

bibliology n
bibliologie
the study of the history of books and the art of printing

bibliomancy n
bibliomancie
divination by interpreting a passage from a book

bibliomania /ˌbɪbliəˈmeɪniə/ n
bibliomanie
passion for owning valuable books

bibliomaniac n
bibliomane
person who is obsessed with owning valuable books

bibliometric adj
bibliométrique
of or pertaining to bibliometrics

bibliometrics n
bibliométrie
analysis of texts

bibliopegy n
bibliopégie

bibliophile n
bibliophile
person who loves books

bibliophilia n
bibliophilie
love of books

bibliophobe n
bibliophobe
person who fears/hates books

bibliophobia n
bibliophobie
fear or dislike of books

bibliotherapy n
bibliothérapie
form of therapy

biblist /ˈbɪblɪst/ n
bibliste
a biblical scholar
one who holds the Bible as the sole rule of faith

bicalutamide /ˌbaɪ.kəˈlu.təˌmaɪd/ n
bicalutamide

bicameral /bʌɪˈkaməɹəl/ adj
bicaméral
having two separate legislative chambers
(typography, of a typeface or script) Having two cases: uppercase and lowercase

bicameralism n
bicaméralisme
principle of dividing legislative body into two groups

bicarbonate n
bicarbonate
chemistry
of soda

bicaudal adj
bicaudé

bicephalous adj
bicéphale
Having two heads

biceps /ˈbaɪ.sɛps/ n
biceps
any muscle having two heads

biceps brachii n
muscle biceps brachial
biceps brachii

biceps femoris /ˈbaɪsɛps ˈfɛmərɪs/ n
biceps fémoral
the flexor of the knee

bichon /biʃɔn/ n
bichon bichonne
bichon

bicipital /baɪˈsɪp.ə.təl/ /baɪˈsɪp.ɪ.təl/ adj
bicipital
of or pertaining to a biceps

bicker /ˈbɪkə/ /ˈbɪkɚ/ v
se chamailler
quarrel in a tiresome manner

bickering n
chamaillerie
petty quarreling

bickern /ˈbɪkən/ n
bigorne
type of anvil

bicolour adj
bicolore bichrome
having two colours

biconcave adj
biconcave
lens

bicorn n
bicorne
two-cornered hat

bicultural /baɪˈkəlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /baɪˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ʊ)əɹəl/ /baɪˈkʌlt͡ʃɹ(ə)l/ adj
biculturel
adapted to two separate cultures

bicultural /baɪˈkəlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /baɪˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ʊ)əɹəl/ /baɪˈkʌlt͡ʃɹ(ə)l/ n
biculturel biculturelle
person belonging to two cultures

biculturalism n
biculturalisme
state or quality of being bicultural

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌɪsɪkəl/ n
bicyclette vélo vélocipède
vehicle

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌɪsɪkəl/ v
faire de la bicyclette faire du vélo pédaler rouler à vélo
to ride a bicycle

bicycle bridge n
passerelle cyclable
type of bridge

bicycle carrier n
porte-vélo

bicycle helmet n
casque de vélo casque vélo
helmet worn while riding a bicycle

bicycle kick n
bicyclette
soccer: kick

bicycle lane n
bande cyclable
lane of a roadway designated for use by cyclists

bicycle path n
piste cyclable
segregated path for the use of bicycles

bicycle pump n
pompe à vélo
bicycle pump

bicycle stand n
arceau à vélo
device to which bicycles may be securely attached

bicycle touring n
cyclotourisme
touring on a bicycle

bicycle tourist n
cyclotouriste
person who travels for fun on a bicycle

bid /bɪd/ n
enchère
offer at an auction

bid /bɪd/ v
demander inviter proposer
to invite
demander ordonner
to issue a command
dire exprimer
to utter a greeting or salutation
annoncer
transitive: to announce goal
faire une enchère
intransitive: to make an offer
soumissionner
transitive: to offer as a price

bidder /ˈbɪdɚ/ [ˈbɪɾɚ] n
enchérisseur enchérisseuse
someone who bids

bidding price n
prix demandé
a price offered by a buyer/bidder

biddy /ˈbɪdi/ n
petit
a name used in calling a hen or chicken
rombière
a woman, especially an old woman; especially one regarded as fussy or mean or a gossipy busybody

bide one's time v
attendre son heure
to wait, especially for a suitable opportunity

bident n
bident
two-pronged spear

bidet /bɪˈdeɪ/ /ˈbiːdeɪ/ n
bidet
low-mounted plumbing fixture for cleaning the genitalia and anus

bidirectional /ˌbaɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-/ adj
bidirectionnel
operating or functioning in two directions (usually opposite)
moving in two directions (usually opposite)

bidon /-dɒ̃/ /ˈbidɑn/ /ˈbiːdɒn/ n
bidon
bottle or flask for holding a beverage; water bottle, especially one designed for mounting on a bicycle

bidual n
bidual

biennale n
biennale
a biennial celebration or exhibition

biennial /baɪˈɛn.i.əl/ adj
biennal
lasting for two years
biennal bisannuel
happening every two years

biennial /baɪˈɛn.i.əl/ n
bisannuelle
plant

bier /bɪə/ /bɪɚ/ n
catafalque lit mortuaire
platform or stand where a body or coffin is placed
civière
litter to transport the corpse of a dead person

biface n
biface
tool

bifocals n
verres bifocaux verres double foyer
spectacles with two different powers

bifurcate /baɪˈfɚkeɪt/ /baɪˈfɚkət/ /baɪˈfɛːkeɪt/ /baɪˈfɛːkɪt/ /ˈbaɪfəˌkeɪt/ /ˈbaɪfɚˌkeɪt/ v
bifurquer
divide into two

bifurcation /ˌbaɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌbaɪfɚˈkeɪʃən/ n
bifurcation
a place where two roads, tributaries etc. part or meet

big /bɪɡ/ adj
grand
adult
grand gros
of a great size

big air n
big air grand saut

big baby /bɪɡ ˈbeɪbi/ n
gros bébé
Adult or youth prone to immature behavior associated with babies.

big boy n
grand garçon
An independent adult male

big break n
percée
(entertainment) A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers

big cat n
fauve
any large feline animal

big cheese n
gros bonnet grosse légume huile big boss bonze grand chef
very important figure

big data /-ˈdædə/ /-ˈdɑːdə/ /ˌbɪɡ ˈdeɪdə/ /ˌbɪɡ ˈdeɪtə/ n
mégadonnées
collection of data sets

big day n
grand jour
any day on which something significant happens

big deal interjection
et alors et puis la belle affaire
so what

big deal n
affaire drame en faire tout un plat montagne problème
something very important
grosse légume huile ponte
someone very important

big enough and ugly enough adj
majeur et vacciné

big fat /ˈbɪɡ.fæt/ adj
bon gros énorme
huge
gros intégral sacré
complete

big final n
grande finale

big mouth n
grande gueule
person who has such a "big mouth"
mouth of someone who talks too much

big name n
ténor
a prominent individual

big picture /bɪɡ ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ n
vue d'ensemble
totality of a situation

big screen n
grand écran
surface

big spender n
flambeur
one who makes large purchases

big toe n
gros orteil pouce du pied hallux
largest of the toes of the foot of a human

big-headed adj
avoir la grosse tête
arrogant

bigamist /ˈbɪɡəmɪst/ n
bigame
someone who practices bigamy

bigamy /ˈbɪɡəmi/ n
bigamie
state of having two spouses simultaneously

bigender /baɪˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ /baɪˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ adj
bigenre
having two genders simultaneously

bighorn sheep n
mouflon du Canada
a North American wild sheep

bigophone n
bigophone bigotphone

bigorexia n
bigorexie
mental disorder

bigot /ˈbɪɡət/ n
intolérant sectaire fanatique
one who is narrow-mindedly devoted to their own ideas and groups and intolerant of others

bigoted /ˈbɪɡətɪd/ adj
intolérant sectaire
being a bigot

bigotry /ˈbɪɡ.ə.tɹi/ n
bigoterie
intolerant prejudice, opinionatedness, or fanaticism; fanatic intolerance

bigtime adj
de première magistral sacré
of major significance

bigtime adv
carrément magistralement sacrément vachement
to a significant degree

bigwig /ˈbɪɡ.wɪɡ/ n
huile gros bonnet grosse légume
A person of importance

bijection /baɪˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ n
bijection
function that is both a surjection and an injection

bijective adj
bijectif
both injective and surjective

bijectivity n
bijectivité
property

bijuralism n
bijuridisme

bike /baɪk/ [bɐɪk] n
moto
motorcycle
pute traînée
promiscuous woman
vélo
bicycle

bike /baɪk/ [bɐɪk] v
faire du vélo biker
to ride a bike

biker /ˈbajkɚ/ /ˈbaɪ̯kɚ/ /ˈbɑjkə/ n
biker bikeur bikeuse motard motarde motocycliste
person whose lifestyle is centered on motorcycles

bikini /bɪˈkiːni/ n
bikini deux-pièces
bathing suit

bikini bottom n
culotte de bain
bottom part of a bikini

bikini line n
maillot
part of a woman's pubic region not covered by a swimsuit

bilabial /baɪ.ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ adj
bilabial
articulated with both lips

bilateral /baɪˈlætəɹəl/ adj
bilatéral
having two sides

bilaterian n
bilatérien
any animal that has bilateral symmetry, collectively grouped in the clade Bilateria

bilayer n
bicouche
any structure consisting of two layers of molecules

bilberry /ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
myrtille
type of blueberry from the cowberry family

bildungsroman /ˈbɪl.dʊŋz.ɹoʊˌmɑːn/ /ˈbɪl.dʊŋzˌɹoʊ.mən/ n
bildungsroman roman d'apprentissage
a type of novel

bile /baɪl/ n
bile
bitterness of temper; ill humour
bile fiel
secretion produced by the liver

bile duct n
voies biliaires
structure carrying bile

bilge /bɪld͡ʒ/ n
sentine fond de cale
lowest inner part of a ship's hull

bilin n
biline
pigment formed as a metabolic product of certain porphyrins

bilinear adj
bilinéaire
(mathematics) linear in each of two variables

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
bilingue
speaking two languages
written in two languages

bilingualism n
bilinguisme
condition of being bilingual

bilious /ˈbɪl.i.əs/ /ˈbɪl.jəs/ adj
atrabilaire bileux coléreux colérique
irritable, irascible
biliaire bilieuse bilieux
of or pertaining to bile
bilieux insuffisant hépatique
suffering from real or supposed liver disorder

bilirubin /bɪlɪˈɹuːbɪn/ n
bilirubine
bile pigment

biliteral adj
bilitère
composed of two letters

biliverdin n
biliverdine
a green tetrapyrrolic bile pigment

bilk /bɪlk/ v
laisser tomber
defraud, cheat

bill /bɪl/ [bɪɫ] n
bec
extremity of the arm of an anchor
hallebarde
weapon of infantry
hallebardier
somebody armed with a bill
serpe serpette
cutting instrument
bec
bird's beak
promontoire
beaklike projection
acte note
official statement
addition facture
invoice
facture
bill of exchange
greffe
law: declaration made in writing, stating some wrong the complainant has suffered from the defendant
projet de loi proposition de loi
draft of a law
tract
advertisement

bill /bɪl/ [bɪɫ] v
piocher
to work with a bill
se battre bec et ongles
to stroke bill against bill
facturer
to charge or enter in a bill
publier
to advertise by a bill

bill of exchange n
lettre de change
document demanding payment from another party

bill of fare n
carte menu
enumeration of dishes in writing

bill of lading n
connaissement
waybill for transport by boat

bill of rights n
déclaration de droits
formal statement of the rights of a specified group of people

billboard n
panneau d'affichage
large advertisement along side of highway

billeting n
cantonnement
The lodging of soldiers

billhook n
serpe serpette
agricultural implement

billiard /ˈbɪl.i.ə(ɹ)d/ n
carambole
a shot in billiards or snooker

billiard /ˈbɪl.i.ɑː(ɹ)d/ numeral
billiard
a million milliards

billiards /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ /ˈbɪlɪədz/ n
billards billard
any cue sport

billion /ˈbɪljən/ numeral
billion
a million million; 1,000,000,000,000
milliard billion
a thousand million (1,000,000,000); a milliard
milliards millions
(plural) a very large number

billionaire /ˌbɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌbɪl.jəˈnɛɚ/ n
milliardaire
wealth exceeding one billion (10⁹)

billionth /ˈbɪl.i.ənθ/ n
milliardième
billionth

billow /ˈbɪloʊ/ /ˈbɪləʊ/ n
flot
large wave

billow /ˈbɪloʊ/ /ˈbɪləʊ/ v
ondoyer
to surge in billows

billposting n
affichage placardage
sticking of posters

billsticker n
afficheur
someone who sticks up advertisements

billy goat n
bouc
male goat

billycan n
gamelle
lightweight pot

bilocation /baɪləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
bilocation
paranormal ability

bilocular adj
biloculaire
having two chambers, cells or compartments

bimbo /ˈbɪmboʊ/ /ˈbɪmbəʊ/ n
andouille couillon idiot neuneu
stupid or foolish person
gourde sexy pitoune ravissante idiote
physically attractive woman who lacks intelligence

bimester n
bimestre

bimetallism n
bimétallisme
a monetary standard

bimillenary adj
bimillénaire

bimillennial /baɪˈmɪlɛn.i.əl/ adj
bimillénaire
occurring every 2,000 years

bimonthly adv
bimensuel
two times per month
bimestriel
once every two months

bimoraic adj
bimorique
having two morae

bin /bɪn/ n
boîte conteneur
container used for storage
poubelle
container for rubbish

bin /bɪn/ v
benner
informal: dispose of in a bin or as if in a bin

binary /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/ /ˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i/ adj
binaire
using binary number system
being in a state of one of two mutually exclusive conditions such as on or off
logic states
not ASCII
having two parts
equal importance

binary /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/ /ˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i/ n
binarité
number system
exécutable
binary computer file

binary distribution n
paquet binaire
a distribution of software containing executable binaries, without source code

binary number n
nombre binaire

binary operator n
opérateur binaire
operator taking two operands

binary relation n
relation binaire
order theory

binary star n
étoile binaire
stellar system in which two stars orbit their center of mass

binary tree n
arbre binaire
data structure

binaural adj
binaural
of or designed for use with two ears

binbag /ˈbɪmbaɡ/ /ˈbɪnbaɡ/ n
sac poubelle
bin bag

bind /baɪnd/ v
coupler lier
transitive couple
lier attacher nouer
transitive to tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.
lier connecter
transitive connect
relier
transitive put together in a cover, as of books

binder /ˈbaɪndə/ /ˈbaɪndɚ/ n
reliure
cover or holder for unbound papers, pages etc.

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ adj
contraignant
imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ n
liaison
chemistry: the sticking together
reliure
spine of a book

bindle /ˈbɪndl/ /ˈbɪndəl/ n
balluchon
tramp's or itinerant's bundle

bindweed /ˈbaɪndwiːd/ n
liseron
Convolvulaceae

binge drinking n
beuverie express
consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol

binge eating disorder n
syndrome d'hyperphagie incontrôlée
medical disorder

binge watching n
binge watching marathon
the viewing of numerous episodes of a TV show

binge-watch v
marathoner visionnage en rafale visionnement en rafale visionner boulimiquement écoute en rafale
watch multiple episodes of a television programme

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ interjection
ça y est
when finding something

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
bingo
game of chance
scrabble
scrabble play

binky /ˈbɪŋki/ n
doudou
dearest toy

binnacle /ˈbɪnəkəl/ n
habitacle
(nautical) the wooden housing for a ship's compass

bino n
bino
superpartner of gauge boson

binoculars /ˈbənˌɒk.jə.lə(ɹ)z/ /ˈbɪnˌɒk.jʊ.lə(ɹ)z/ n
jumelles jumelle
hand-held device for looking at a distance

binomial /baɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/ /baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl/ n
binôme
algebra: polynomial with two terms

binomial coefficient n
coefficient binomial
binomial coefficient

binomial name n
nom binomial
a scientific name at the rank of species

binomial nomenclature n
nom binominal
The scientific system of naming each species of organism with a Latinized name in two parts

bio- prefix
bio-
life

bio-inspired adj
bio-inspiré bioinspiré
biologically inspired

bio-sex n
sexe bio

bioaccumulation n
bioaccumulation
the process by which substances accumulate in the tissues of living organisms

bioaccumulative adj
bioaccumulatif
tending to accumulate in organisms

bioaerosol n
bioaérosol
aerosol containing biologically active...

biobibliography n
biobibliographie
a bibliography that also contains a short biography of the author

biocatalysis n
biocatalyse
catalysis using biological catalysts

biocatalyst n
biocatalyseur
biochemical catalyst

biocatalytic adj
biocatalytique
Relating to, or employing biocatalysis

biochemical adj
biochimique
involving chemical processes in living organisms
of or relating to biochemistry

biochemical oxygen demand n
demande biochimique en oxygène

biochemist n
biochimiste
A chemist whose speciality is biochemistry

biochemistry n
biochimie
the chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism
the chemical characteristics of a particular living organism

biocide /ˈbaɪoʊsaɪd/ /ˈbaɪəʊsaɪd/ n
biocide
any substance that can destroy living organisms

bioclimatology n
bioclimatologie
science that studies interaction between biosphere and atmosphere

biocoenosis n
biocénose
community of organisms

biodegradable /(ˌ)baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ /(ˌ)baɪədəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ adj
biodégradable
capable of being decomposed by biological activity

biodegradation n
biodégradation
decomposition of any material by microorganisms

biodiesel n
biodiésel
fuel

biodiverse adj
biodivers
biotically diverse

biodiversity /ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/ /ˌbaɪoʊdəˈvɚsəti/ /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ [-ɾi] n
biodiversité diversité biologique
diversity of flora and fauna

biodiversity hotspot /ˌbaɪoʊdəˌvɚsəti ˈhɑtˌspɑt/ /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)daɪˌvɜːsɪti ˈhɒtˌspɒt/ [-ɾi] n
point chaud de biodiversité zone critique de biodiversité
place with a significant level of biodiversity

bioecology n
bioécologie

bioelectricity n
bioélectricité
Electricity generated within an organism

bioenergetic adj
bioénergétique
related to bioenergetics

bioenergetics n
bioénergétique
study of the energy transformations

biofact n
biofact écofact

biofilm n
biopellicule
aggregation of microorganisms

biogas n
biogaz
gas produced by organic waste matter, used as a fuel

biogenesis /-nɪ-/ /baɪoʊ-/ /baɪə-/ /biːoʊ-/ /biːə-/ /bʌɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌbaioʊˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/ n
biogenèse
principle

biogenic adj
biogène
produced by living organisms, or by a biological process
biogénique

biogeocenology n
biogéocénologie

biogeographic adj
biogéographique
of or pertaining to biogeography

biogeography n
biogéographie
study of geographical distribution of living things

biographer n
biographe
the writer of a biography

biographical adj
biographique
relating to an account of a person's life

biography /baɪˈɑɡɹəfi/ /baɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
biographie
personal life story

biohazard n
risque biologique
biological risk

bioindicator n
bioindicateur biorévélateur
indicator of environmental health

bioindustry n
bioindustrie
industry associated with biotechnology

bioinformatics /ˌbaɪoʊˌɪnfɚˈmætɪks/ /ˌbaɪəʊˌɪnfəˈmætɪks/ n
bioinformatique
field of science

biolistic adj
biolistique

biolistics n
biolistique

biological /ˌbaɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ adj
biologique
of biology
consanguine

biological clock n
horloge biologique
horloge biologique horloge circadienne horloge interne
any of several mechanisms that regulate the periodicity of biological functions

biological father n
père biologique
man from whom one inherits DNA

biological immortality n
immortalité biologique
phenomenon

biological mother n
mère biologique
woman from whom one inherits DNA

biological parent n
parent biologique
biological parent

biological sex n
sexe biologique

biological warfare n
guerre biologique
use of an organism as a weapon of war

biological weapon n
arme biologique
biological pathogen

biologically adv
biologiquement
with regard to biology

biologist /baɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
biologiste biologue
student of biology; one versed in the science of biology

biology /baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /baɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /baɪˌɑl(ə)ˈd͡ʒi/ n
biologie
study of living matter

bioluminescence /ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/ n
bioluminescence
emission of light by a living organism

bioluminescent adj
bioluminescent
exhibiting bioluminescence

biomagnetism n
biomagnétisme

biomarker /ˈbaɪoʊˌmɑɹkɚ/ /ˈbaɪəʊˌmɑːkə/ n
biomarqueur
indicator of a biological state

biomass /ˈbaɪoʊˌmæs/ /ˈbaɪə(ʊ)mæs/ n
biomasse
organic matter from living things which were recently alive used as a fuel or source of energy
total mass of all, or a specified category of, living things within a specific area, habitat, etc.

biomaterial n
biomatériau
material

biomathematics n
biomathématiques
application of mathematics to the study of biological systems

biome /ˈbaɪ.oʊm/ n
biome
biological community

biomechanical adj
biomécanique
of or pertaining to biomechanics

biomechanics n
biomécanique

biomedical /ˌbaɪoʊˈmɛdɪk(ə)l/ /ˌbaɪəʊˈmɛdɪk(ə)l/ adj
biomédical
pertaining to biomedicine

biomedicine n
biomédecine
a branch of medical science

biometrics n
biométrie
measurement of biological data
measurement of physical characteristics for use in personal identification

biomimetic /ˌbaɪəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/ adj
biomimétique
related to biomimetics

biomolecular adj
biomoléculaire

biomolecule n
biomolécule
molecules

bionic /ˈbɪˌɒn.ɪk/ adj
bionique
related to bionics

bionics /ˈbaɪˌɒnɪks/ n
bionique
engineering based on biological systems

biophilia /ˌbaɪəʊˈfɪlɪ.ə/ n
biophilie
love of nature and all living things

biophysical /ˈbaɪəʊˌfɪzɪkəl/ adj
biophysique
relating to biophysics

biophysics n
biophysique
science

biopiracy n
biopiratage biopiraterie
appropriation of biomedical knowledge

biopower n
biopouvoir
political technology

biopsy /ˈbaɪɑpsi/ n
biopsie
removal and examination of a sample of tissue for diagnostic purposes

biorefinery n
bioraffinerie
a facility that carries out such production

bioremediation n
bioremédiation
use of biological organisms to remove contaminants

bioresource n
bioressource
resource of biological origin

bioscience n
bioscience
sciences dealing with living organisms

biospeleology n
biospéléologie

biosphere n
biosphère
part of Earth capable of supporting life
totality of living organisms

biostasis n
biostasie
the ability of an organism to tolerate environmental changes without actively adapting to them

biostratigraphic adj
biostratigraphique

biostrome n
biostrome
a horizontally bedded stratum of fossilized remains of sedentary organisms

biosynthesis n
biosynthèse
synthesis of organic compounds

biota /baɪˈəʊtə/ n
biote
the living organisms of a region

biotechnological /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nə.lɒdʒ.ɪk.əl/ adj
biotechnologique
of or pertaining to biotechnology

biotechnology /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nɒl.əʊ.dʒi/ n
biotechnologie
use of living organisms in industrial, agricultural, medical applications
application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences

biotherapy n
biothérapie
any of several unrelated therapies that use natural biological processes
the use of living organisms in the control of disease

biotic /baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
biotique
of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms

biotin /ˈbaɪətɪn/ n
biotine
sulfur-containing member of the vitamin B complex

biotite /ˈbaɪəˌtaɪt/ n
biotite
dark brown mica

biotope n
biotope
geographical area

bioweapon /ˈbaɪ.oʊˌwɛ.pən/ /ˈbaɪ.əʊˌwɛ.pən/ n
arme biologique
weapon designed for use in biological warfare

bipartisan /-zən/ /baɪˈpɑɹ.tə.sən/ /ˌbaɪˈpɑː(ɹ).tɪ.zæn/ adj
bipartisan
relating to, or supported by two groups, especially by two political parties

bipartite /baɪˈpɑːtaɪt/ adj
biparti

biped /ˈbaɪpɛd/ n
bipède
a two-footed (or two-legged) animal

bipedal adj
bipède
having two feet or two legs

bipedalism n
bipédie
habit of standing and walking on two feet

biphasic adj
biphasique
having two phases

biphenyl n
biphényle
organic compound

biphobia /ˈbaɪˌfoʊbi.ə/ /ˈbaɪˌfəʊbiːə/ n
biphobie
fear, dislike, or hate of bisexuals

biphobic /baɪˈfoʊbɪk/ adj
biphobe
relating to or characteristic of biphobia

bipinnate /bʌɪˈpɪneɪt/ adj
bipenné
pinnate

bipinnatisect adj
bipennatiséqué
pinnatisect

biplane n
biplan
airplane that has two pairs of wings

bipod /ˈbaɪpɒd/ n
bipied
two-legged stand

bipolar /baɪˈpoʊ.lɚ/ /baɪˈpəʊ.lə/ adj
bipolaire
involving both poles
bipolaire maniaco-dépressif
relating to or having bipolar disorder

bipolar disorder n
trouble bipolaire
psychiatric diagnostic category

bipolarization n
bipolarisation

bipolaron n
bipolaron
(chemistry) doubly-charged polaron
(physics) bound pair of polarons

bipulmonary adj
bipulmonaire
of or pertaining to both lungs

biquaternion n
biquaternion
a hypercomplex number

birational geometry n
géométrie birationnelle
field of algebraic geometry

birch /bɜːtʃ/ /bɝt͡ʃ/ n
bouleau
tree
wood
verge badine baguette
punishment device

birch /bɜːtʃ/ /bɝt͡ʃ/ v
verger
to punish with a birch

birch bolete n
bolet rude
Leccinum scabrum

bird /bɘːd/ /bɜd/ /bɜɹd/ /bɜːd/ [bəɪd] [bɜɹɖ] n
doigt d'honneur
vulgar hand gesture
femme gonzesse meuf nana poule
girlfriend
nana gonzesse meuf minette
woman
oiseau
person
penis
oiseau oiselet oiselle oisillon
animal

bird /bɘːd/ /bɜd/ /bɜɹd/ /bɜːd/ [bəɪd] [bɜɹɖ] v
taule
to bring into prison, to roof

bird cherry n
merisier à grappes
Prunus padus

bird of ill omen n
oiseau de mauvais augure
a person who brings bad news

bird of paradise n
paradisier oiseau de paradis
bird

bird of passage /ˌbɜːd əv ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˌbɝd əv ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ n
oiseau de passage
migratory bird

bird of prey n
rapace oiseau de proie
carnivorous bird

bird's nest n
nid [[d']]oiseau
A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.

bird's-eye view n
plongée vue aérienne vue plongeante
view from directly or high above

birdbath n
bain d’oiseaux
basin for wild birds

birdbrain /ˈbɚd.bɹeɪn/ /ˈbɜː(ɹ)d.bɹeɪn/ n
étourneau
someone who is not intelligent

birdcage n
panier volière
cage to keep birds in

birdcall n
appeau
device used to imitate the cry of a bird

birdcatcher n
oiseleur oiseleuse
a person who catches or snares birds, wildfowl

birdcatching n
oisellerie
the catching of birds, wildfowl

birdfeeder n
mangeoire à oiseaux
a device placed outdoors to supply food to birds

birdhouse /bɝdhaʊs/ n
nichoir
small house for birds

birdie /ˈbɜːdi/ /ˈbɝdi/ n
oiselet oisillon
bird, birdling

birdlife n
avifaune
birds collectively

birdlime /ˈbɜːdlaɪm/ /ˈbɝdlaɪm/ n
glu
sticky substance to catch birds

birdlime /ˈbɜːdlaɪm/ /ˈbɝdlaɪm/ v
engluer
add birdlime

birdling /ˈbɜɹd.lɪŋ/ n
oisillon
small bird; birdie; nestling (young bird, baby bird)

birds of a feather n
bonnet blanc, blanc bonnet kif-kif
people having similar characters

birds of a feather flock together proverb
qui se ressemble s'assemble qui se ressemble s’assemble
people of similar character, etc. tend to associate

birdseed n
nourriture pour oiseaux
seed set out as food for birds

birdshit n
guano
vulgar: avian excreta

birdsong n
chant chant d’oiseau
musical sound made by a bird

birdwatching /ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/ n
observation des oiseaux
observing wild birds

birefringence /baɪɹɪˈfɹɪnd͡ʒəns/ n
biréfringence
the splitting of a ray of light into two parallel rays of perpendicular polarization

biretta n
barrette
square cap

birth /bɜːð/ /bɜːθ/ /bɝð/ /bɝθ/ n
accouchement naissance
instance of childbirth
naissance
process of childbearing; beginning of life
beginning or start; a point of origin

birth /bɜːð/ /bɜːθ/ /bɝð/ /bɝθ/ v
accoucher
to give birth (to)

birth canal n
canal de naissance
combined vagina and cervix during birth

birth certificate n
acte de naissance
official document certifying the details of a person's birth

birth control n
contrôle des naissances
voluntary control of the number of children conceived

birth defect n
anomalie congénitale
any of several medical disorders that are present at birth

birth sex n
sexe de naissance

birth weight n
poids à la naissance
weight of a baby at birth

birthday /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɜːθ.dɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ n
anniversaire fête
anniversary
date de naissance anniversaire
date of birth

birthday cake n
gâteau d'anniversaire gâteau de fête
a cake made to celebrate a birthday

birthday card n
carte d'anniversaire
greeting card

birthday party n
fête d'anniversaire
a party held to celebrate a birthday

birthday suit n
tenue d’Adam tenue d’Ève dans le plus simple appareil dans son plus simple appareil
nakedness

birther /ˈbɝθɚ/ n
parturiente
one who gives birth

birthmark n
tache de naissance tache de vin
a mark on the skin formed before birth

birthplace /ˈbɝθˌpleɪs/ n
lieu de naissance
location where a person is born

birthrate n
taux de natalité
rate of live births to population

birthright citizenship n
droit du sol
birthright citizenship

birthwort n
aristoloche
Aristolochia

biryani n
beriani biriani biryani
dish of spiced rice

biscuit /bɪs.ˈkwit/ /ˈbɪskɪt/ n
biscuit
small, flat baked good
form of earthenware
ship's "bread"

bisection /baɪˈsɛkʃən/ n
bissection
a division into two parts, especially into two equal parts

bisector /ˈbaɪˌsɛktɚ/ n
bissectrice
A line or curve that bisects or divides a line segment, angle, or other figure into two equal parts

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.sju.əl/ /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ adj
bisexuel
sexually attracted to both men and women.
bisexué
botany: having both male and female organs

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.sju.əl/ /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ n
bisexuel bisexuelle
bisexual person

bisexuality n
bisexualité
psychology
botany

bishop /ˈbɪʃəp/ n
fou
chess piece
évêque évêchesse
church official, supervisor of priests and congregations

bishopess /ˈbɪʃ.əpˌɛs/ n
évêchesse
female bishop
wife of a bishop

bishopric /ˈbɪʃəpɹɪk/ n
épiscopat
function of being bishop
évêché
diocese

bismuth /ˈbɪz.məθ/ n
bismuth
chemical element

bison /ˈbaɪ̯sən/ /ˈbaɪ̯zən/ n
bison bison d'Amérique du Nord
American bison, Bison bison
bison bison d'Europe
European bison, Bison bonasus

bisphenol A /bɪsˌfi.noʊl ˈeɪ/ /ˌbɪs.fiː.nɒl ˈeɪ/ n
bisphénol A

bisque /bɪsk/ n
biscuit
form of unglazed earthenware
bisque
thick creamy soup

bissextile /bɑɪˈsɛks.tɑɪl/ /bɑɪˈsɛks.təl/ /bɪˈsɛks.taɪəl/ /bɪˈsɛks.təl/ /bɪˈsɛkstɪl/ adj
bissextil
having an extra day

bistable adj
bistable
having two stable states

bistort /ˈbɪs.tɔɹt/ /ˈbɪs.tɔːt/ n
bistorte
any of several perennial herbs, classified in genera Bistorta, Persicaria, or Polygonum, having spikes of pink flowers

bistro /ˈbiːstɹoʊ/ /ˈbiːstɹəʊ/ /ˈbɪstɹoʊ/ /ˈbɪstɹəʊ/ n
bistro
small restaurant
small bar

bistronomic adj
bistronomique

bisulfate n
bisulfate
Univalent anion HSO₄-

bit /bɪt/ n
foret bit
rotary cutting tool
instant minute seconde
small amount of time
mors
metal in horse's mouth
part
portion
peu petit morceau
small amount of something
bit
math: binary digit
computing: smallest unit of storage
information theory: datum that may take on one of exactly two values

bit by bit adv
petit à petit peu à peu
a small amount at a time

bit player n
petit joueur petite joueuse
insignificant person
utilité
actor with a minor role

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ n
chienne louve renarde
female canine
couille saleté saloperie
difficult or confounding problem
dame
colloquial: playing card queen
pute
submissive person
salope garce rosse
disagreeable, aggressive person, usually female

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ v
chialer pester rouspéter râler
complain (about something) spitefully

bitch slap n
gifle baffe tartine de doigts

bitcoin /ˈbɪtˌkɔɪn/ n
bitcoin
cryptocurrency

bite /baɪt/ n
bouchée
mouthful
morsure
wound left behind after having been bitten
act of biting
piqûre morsure
swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting

bite /baɪt/ v
garder maintenir
take hold
mordre
attack with the teeth
hold something by clamping one’s teeth
bite a baited hook or other lure
mordre marcher tomber dans le panneau
fall for a deception
mordre piquer
cut into by clamping the teeth
sting

bite me interjection
aller au diable aller chier dans sa caisse va chier va te faire enculer va te faire foutre
expression of discontent or aggravation

bite off /baɪˈtɒf/ /baɪˈtɔːf/ v
s'emparer saisir
To acquire, especially in an abrupt or forceful manner
se casser le cul se décarcasser se dévouer
To accept or commit oneself to a task, project, notion, or responsibility

bite off more than one can chew v
avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre charger la barque tirer des plans sur la comète
To try to do too much

bite the bullet v
serrer les dents encaisser
accept or endure a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.

bite the dust v
avaler son extrait de naissance calancher claquer crever
to die
mordre la poussière lâcher
to quit or fail

bite the hand that feeds one v
cracher dans la soupe mordre la main nourricière mordre la main qui nourrit
cause harm to a benefactor

bitemporal adj
bitemporal

biting point n
point de patinage
(automotive) point where the clutch engages when the pedal is released

bitmap n
image matricielle
a series of bits

bitness n
largeur

bitrate n
débit binaire
frequency of bits at passing point

bitstock n
chignole vilebrequin
drill bit-carrying crank for boring holes

bitter /ˈbɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɪtɚ/ [ˈbɪtʰə] [ˈbɪɾɚ] [ˈbɪʔə] adj
amer
cynical and resentful
amer âpre
having an acrid taste
haineux haïssable hostile odieux
hateful or hostile
rude dur sévère
harsh, piercing or stinging

bitter end n
étalingure
that part of an anchor cable which is abaft the bitts and thus remains inboard when a ship is riding at anchor

bitter melon /ˈbɪtəɹ ˈmɛlən/ n
margose melon amer momordique poire balsamique pomme de merveille
fruit of Momordica charantia

bitter orange n
bigarade orange amère
fruit
bigaradier
tree

bitter vetch n
ers
Vicia ervilia

bitterling n
bouvière
fish of the genus Rhodeus

bitterly /ˈbɪtəli/ /ˈbɪtəɹli/ adv
amèrement
in a bitter manner

bittern /ˈbɪtən/ /ˈbɪtəɹn/ n
butor
bird of the subfamily Botaurinae

bitterness /ˈbɪtənəs/ n
amertume
quality of being bitter in taste
quality of feeling bitter

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ /ˌbɪtɚˈswit/ [ˈbɪɾɚˌswiʔt̚] adj
doux-amer aigre-doux
both bitter and sweet
doux-amer mi-figue mi-raisin
expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ /ˌbɪtɚˈswit/ [ˈbɪɾɚˌswiʔt̚] n
douce-amère
bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara

bitumen /baɪˈtumən/ /bɪˈtjumən/ /bɪˈtumən/ /ˈbɪt.jʊ.mɪn/ /ˈbɪt͡ʃ.ʊ.mɪn/ n
bitume
Mineral pitch

bivalence n
bivalence
state or quality of being bivalent

bivalve /ˈbaɪvælv/ n
bivalve
Any mollusc of taxonomic class Bivalvia

bivector n
biveteur
an antisymmetric tensor

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ /ˈbɪv.wæk/ n
bivouac
encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ adj
bihebdomadaire
occurring twice a week
bimensuel
occurring every two weeks

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ adv
bihebdomadairement deux fois par semaine
twice a week
tous les quinze jours toutes les deux semaines
every two weeks

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ n
bimensuel quinzomadaire
something published or released once every two weeks

bixin n
bixine
an apocarotenoid that is the active ingredient of annatto

bizarre /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ /bɪˈzɑɹ/ /bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/ adj
bizarre
strangely unconventional

black /blæk/ adj
noir
relating to people with dark skin
of coffee or tea, without milk or other whitener
illegitimate, illegal or disgraced
chess, checkers etc.: color opposing "white"
bad; evil
noir de monde
overcrowded
noir noire
absorbing all light

black /blæk/ n
Noir Noire noir
dark-skinned person
noir noire
colour/color

black alder n
aulne glutineux aulne noir aulne poisseux
Alnus glutinosa tree

black antshrike n
batara noir
bird

black belt n
ceinture noire
highest belt color in various martial arts
person who has attained the black belt

black bile n
atrabile

black bloc n
black bloc bloc noir cagoules noires
group of individuals during a demonstration

black box n
boîte noire boite noire
recorders in an aircraft
theoretical construct or device

black bryony n
tamier commun
plant

black caiman n
caïman noir
caiman

black caraway n
cumin noir graine de nigelle poivrette
spice
cumin noir nigelle cultivée
Nigella sativa

black cat n
chat noir
black-furred cat

black chanterelle n
trompette de la mort trompette des morts corne d’abondance craterelle
mushroom

black cherry n
cerisier tardif
Prunus serotina

black child n
négrillon enfant noir
black child

black coal n
charbon bitumineux houille grasse
high quality coal

black coffee n
café noir
coffee served without cream or milk

black crowned crane n
grue couronnée
Balearica pavonina

black dwarf n
naine noire
cooled white dwarf

black eye n
cocard œil au beurre noir mélanobutyrophtalmie œil poché
bruised eye

black flag n
drapeau noir
flag used as a symbol of anarchism

black francolin n
francolin noir
Francolinus francolinus

black gold n
or noir
petroleum

black grouse /ˈblæk ɡɹɑʊs/ n
tétras lyre
Lyrurus tetrix

black guillemot n
guillemot à miroir
black guillemot

black hellebore n
hellébore noir rose de Noël
Helleborus niger

black hole /blæk ˈhoʊl/ /blæk ˈhəʊl/ n
trou noir
celestial body

black humor n
humour noir
subgenre of comedy

black ice n
verglas glace noire
invisible film of ice

black kite n
milan noir
species of kite

black knight n
chevalier noir
evil character

black legend n
légende noire

black letter n
Fraktur
a Northern-European style of type

black light n
lumière noire
light bulb that emits ultraviolet light

black liquor n
liqueur noire
a waste product in pulp and paper industry

black lives matter phraseologicalUnit
les vies noires comptent
statement of protest

black locust n
robinier acacia blanc faux-acacia robinier faux-acacia
Robinia pseudoacacia

black lung n
silicose
coal dust pneumoconiosis

black magic n
magie noire
magic derived from evil forces

black magick n
magie noire
evil magic

black mamba n
mamba noir
A large venomous snake

black maple n
érable noir
Acer nigrum

black market n
marché noir économie souterraine
trade that is in violation of restrictions, rationing or price controls

black marketeer n
trafiquant trafiquante
trader on the black market

black mulberry n
mûre noire
fruit
mûrier noir
tree

black nightshade n
morelle noire
Solanum nigrum

black olive n
olive noire
olive picked after it has ripened

black out v
assombrir obscurcir
make dark
caviarder noircir
to cover with black ink
perdre connaissance s'évanouir tomber dans les pommes tourner de l'œil
lose consciousness

black panther /blak ˈpænθə/ /ˈblæk ˈpænθɚ/ n
panthère noire
melanistic colour variant of the leopard or the jaguar

black pepper n
poivre noir
spice

black pudding n
boudin noir

black radish n
radis noir
Raphanus sativus var. niger

black rat n
rat noir
Rattus rattus

black rhinoceros n
rhinocéros noir
Diceros bicornis

black salsify n
scorsonère
Scorzonera hispanica

black sapote n
sapote noire
fruit

black scabbardfish n
sabre noir
Aphanopus carbo

black sheep n
brebis galeuse mouton noir
person who is not wholesome
excentrique original
nonconformist

black skimmer n
bec-en-ciseaux noir
bird

black stork n
cigogne noire
Ciconia nigra

black swan /blæk ˈswɑn/ /blæk ˈswɒn/ n
cygne noir
Cygnus atratus
something believed impossible or not to exist, especially if an example is subsequently found

black tea n
thé noir
tea leaves which have been "fermented"
cup of tea served without milk

black tern n
guifette noire
black tern

black vulture n
vautour moine
Coragyps atratus

black walnut n
noyer noir
Juglans nigra tree

black widow n
veuve noire
a woman who kills a lover
species of venomous spider

black woodpecker /ˈblækˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
pic noir
Dryocopus martius

black-and-white adj
noir et blanc
displaying images in shades of grey/gray
using shades of grey/gray

black-arched moth n
bombyx moine
species of moth

black-backed jackal n
chacal à chabraque
Canis mesomelas

black-bellied plover n
pluvier argenté
An arctic bird

black-billed capercaillie n
tétras à bec noir
Tetrao parvirostris

black-billed magpie n
pie d'Amérique
Pica hudsonia

black-capped chickadee n
mésange à tête noire
Poecile atricapillus

black-crested antshrike n
Batara huppé
bird

black-crowned night heron n
bihoreau gris héron bihoreau corbeau de nuit
Nycticorax nycticorax

black-eyed Susan n
Suzanne aux yeux noirs
Rudbeckia hirta

black-eyed pea n
cornille dolique à œil noir niébé pois à vache
cowpea bean, the produce of the aforementioned plant

black-faced bunting n
bruant masqué
Emberiza spodocephala

black-footed cat n
chat à pattes noires
Felis nigripes

black-headed bunting n
bruant mélanocéphale
Emberiza melanocephala

black-headed gull n
mouette rieuse
Chroicocephalus ridibundus

black-hooded antshrike n
batara capucin
passerine bird

black-legged kittiwake n
mouette tridactyle
Rissa tridactyla

black-necked crane n
grue à cou noir
Grus nigricollis

black-necked grebe n
grèbe à cou noir
black-necked grebe

black-throated accentor n
accenteur à gorge noire
Prunella atrogularis

black-throated antshrike n
batara à gorge noire
passerine bird

black-throated diver n
plongeon arctique
Gavia arctica

black-throated thrush n
grive à gorge noire
Turdus atrogularis

black-winged kite n
élanion blac
Elanus caeruleus

black-winged pratincole n
glaréole à ailes noires
Glareola nordmanni

black-winged stilt n
échasse blanche
Himantopus himantopus

blackballing n
blackboulage
an instance of a person being blackballed

blackberry /ˈblækbəɹi/ /ˈblækbɛɹi/ /ˈblækbɹi/ n
mûre mûre sauvage
fruit
ronce mûrier roncier
shrub

blackberry winter n
saints de glace
period of cold weather around March, April or May

blackbird /ˈblakbəːd/ /ˈblækˌbɚd/ n
merle merlesse
Turdus merula: blackbird

blackboard /ˈblækboɹd/ /ˈblækbɔɹd/ /ˈblækbɔːd/ n
tableau tableau noir
a surface that can be written upon with chalk

blackbody n
corps noir
an idealized object that absorbs all electromagnetic radiation that falls on it

blackcurrant /ˈblækˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈblækˌkʌɹənt/ n
cassis
berry
cassissier groseillier noir
shrub

blacken /ˈblækən/ v
noircir
make black
become black
noircir salir
defame, sully
souiller
make dirty

blackhead n
comédon point noir
skin blemish

blackish /ˈblækɪʃ/ adj
noirâtre
somewhat black

blackish-gray antshrike n
batara demi-deuil
passerine bird

blackjack /ˈblækd͡ʒæk/ n
matraque
weapon
pavillon de pirates
flag
vingt-et-un
card game (the game where the aim is to score as close to twenty-one as possible without going over that amount)

blackleg n
charbon symptomatique
fatal cattle disease

blacklist /ˈblæklɪst/ n
liste noire blacklist
list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned

blacklist /ˈblæklɪst/ v
blacklister
to place on a blacklist

blackmail n
chantage
extortion of money by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure

blackmail v
faire chanter faire du chantage
to extort money

blackmailer n
maître-chanteur maitre-chanteur maître chanteur
someone who blackmails

blackness /ˈblæknəs/ n
noirceur
state or quality of being black

blackout /ˈblæk.aʊt/ /ˈblæk.ʌʊt/ n
blackout
a temporary loss of consciousness
the mandatory blinding of all light
blackout coupure de courant
a large-scale power failure
blackout trou de mémoire
a temporary loss of memory

blackout curtain n
rideau occultant
A curtain which blocks light

blackshirt n
chemise noire squadriste
uniformed Italian fascist, member of a paramilitary wing of the party

blacksmith /ˈblæk.smɪθ/ n
forgeron forgeronne sidérurgiste
iron forger
maréchal-ferrant maréchale-ferrante

blackthorn /ˈblækˌθɔɹn/ /ˈblækˌθɔːn/ n
prunellier
Prunus spinosa

blackwater n
eaux noires
contaminated waste water

bladder /ˈblædə/ /ˈblædɚ/ n
cubi
sealed plastic wine bag
vessie
inflatable bag inside a ball
vésicule
hollow inflatable organ in botany
vésicule vessie
flexible sac in zoology

bladder cancer n
cancer de la vessie
disease in which abnormal cells multiply without control in the bladder

bladder cherry n
alkékenge amour-en-cage cerise d'hiver coccigrole lanterne japonaise
Physalis alkekengi

bladderpod n
tabac indien
Lobelia inflata, Indian tobacco, pukeweed

bladderwort n
utriculaire
Utricularia

blade /bleɪd/ n
lame
typically sharp-edged working end of a knife or other cutting tool
a weapon such as a dagger
the flat part of a leaf or petal

blade of grass n
brin d’herbe
a single instance of a plant described by the mass noun grass

blagger /ˈblæɡɚ/ n
baratineur
a persuasive person
braqueur
a thief or robber

blah /bla/ /blɑː/ n
blabla bla-bla
nonsense talk

blame /bleɪm/ n
blâme coupabilité
state of having caused a bad event

blame /bleɪm/ v
blâmer reprocher
place blame upon

blameworthy /ˈbleɪmˌwɚði/ /ˈbleɪmˌwɜː(ɹ)ði/ adj
blâmable
deserving blame or censure

blanch /blænt͡ʃ/ /blɑːnt͡ʃ/ v
blanchir
to make white
to grow or become white
blanchir monder
to cook by dipping briefly into boiling water, then directly into cold water

blancmange /bləˈmɑndʒ/ /bləˈmɑnʒ/ /bləˈmɒndʒ/ /bləˈmɒnʒ/ n
blanc-manger
dessert

bland /blænd/ adj
douce doux
having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating
mild; soft; gentle; smooth in manner; suave
fade
lacking in taste or flavor

blandishment /ˈblændɪʃm(ə)nt/ /ˈblændɪʃmənt/ n
blandice
flattering speech or action designed to influence or persuade

blank /blæŋk/ adj
balles à blanc
blank ammunition
vierge blanc
free from writing, printing or marks

blank /blæŋk/ n
balle à blanc cartouche à blanc
simulation cartridge
blanc
void space on a paper
espace
space character
préforme
piece or division of a piece
workpiece

blank check n
carte blanche chèque en blanc
grant of complete authority
chèque en blanc
signed check

blank verse n
vers blanc
a poetic form with regular meter

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ adj
général
covering or encompassing everything

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ n
couverture
fabric

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ v
couvrir recouvrir
to cover

blanquette /blɑŋˈkɛt/ /blɑ̃ˈkɛt/ /blɒ̃ˈkɛt/ n
blanquette
white meat stew which is not browned

blare /blɛ(ə)ɹ/ /blɛə/ n
brillance éclat
of colour, light, or some other quality: dazzling, often garish, brilliance

blare /blɛ(ə)ɹ/ /blɛə/ v
brailler hurler
to make a loud sound, especially like a trumpet

blaspheme /ˈblæs.fim/ /ˌblæsˈfiːm/ /ˌblɑːsˈfiːm/ v
blasphémer
to speak against God or religious doctrine

blasphemer n
blasphémateur blasphématrice
One who commits blasphemy

blasphemous /ˈblæs.fəm.əs/ /ˈblæs.fəm.ʌs/ adj
blasphématoire
lacking piety or respect for the sacred

blasphemy /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ n
blasphème
irreverence toward something sacred

blast /blæst/ /blɑːst/ n
bourrasque explosion souffle
chose géniale génial
good time
explosion souffle
explosion
rafale
violent gust of wind
blaste
an immature or precursor cell

blast from the past n
madeleine de Proust
something long unseen evoking nostalgic feelings

blast furnace n
haut fourneau
furnace where iron ore is smelted

blasted /ˈblæst.ɪd/ /ˈblɑːst.ɪd/ adj
effeuillé mort sec
heraldry, of a tree whose branches bear no leaves
fichu
cursed

blastema n
blastème
a clump of undifferentiated cells or blasts from which an organ or body part will develop

blasto- prefix
blasto-
bud, budding, germination

blastocoel n
blastocèle
the fluid-filled cavity in a blastula

blastocyst n
blastocyste
mammalian blastula

blastoderm /ˈblæstəˌdɚm/ n
blastoderme
point from which the embryo develops

blastodisk n
blastodisque
a round, flattened region of cells from which the embryo of many vertebrates begins to develop in the fertilized ovum; a germinal disk

blastogenesis n
blastogenèse
reproduction via budding

blastoid n
blastoïde
echinoderm

blastoma /blæstˈoʊmə/ n
blastome
type of tumour

blastomere n
blastomère
any cell that results from division of a fertilized egg

blastoporal adj
blastoporale
pertaining to a blastopore; blastoporic

blastopore n
blastopore
the opening into the archenteron

blastula n
blastula
an early form in the development of an embryo

blasé /blɑˈzeɪ/ /ˈblɑːzeɪ/ adj
blasé
unimpressed with something because of over-familiarity

blatant /ˈbleɪtənt/ adj
clair flagrant
obvious, on show

blather /blæðə(ɹ)/ v
déblatérer dégoiser
to talk rapidly without making much sense

blaxploitation n
blacksploitation blaxploitation
genre of exploitation films of the 1970s that starred black actors.

blaze /bleɪz/ n
embrasement feu flambée
fast-burning fire

blaze /bleɪz/ v
baliser
to mark or cut a route
briller
to shine like a flame
brûler flamber
to be on fire

blazer /ˈbleɪzə/ /ˈbleɪzɚ/ n
blazer
a jacket

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ n
blasonnement blason
description of a coat of arms

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ v
blasonner armorier
to describe of a coat of arms

bleach /bliːt͡ʃ/ [blit͡ʃ] [bliːt͡ʃ] n
eau de Javel javel
chemical

bleach /bliːt͡ʃ/ [blit͡ʃ] [bliːt͡ʃ] v
blanchir
to treat with bleach

bleacher /ˈbli.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈbliː.t͡ʃə/ n
gradin place de tribune non-couverte
seating for spectators

bleaching agent n
agent blanchissant
whitening substance

bleak /bliːk/ adj
morne
cheerless
morne terne
without color

bleak /bliːk/ n
ablette
small European river fish

bleat /ˈbliːt/ n
bêlement béguètement
cry of a sheep or a goat

bleat /ˈbliːt/ v
bêler bégueter chevroter
to make the cry of a sheep or goat
rouspéter
informal: to complain

bleed /ˈbliːd/ n
fond perdu
edge around layout

bleed /ˈbliːd/ v
prélever
tap off high-pressure gas
purger
remove air bubbles
saigner
lose blood

bleed out v
se vider de son sang
die due to excess bloodloss

bleed white v
saigner à blanc
to cut off supplies

bleeder /ˈblidɚ/ /ˈbliːdə/ n
sangsue
something that saps a resource produced by something else

bleeding /ˈbliːdɪŋ/ adj
saignant
losing blood

bleeding /ˈbliːdɪŋ/ n
saignement hémorragie
the flow or loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel

bleeding heart n
ami du peuple défenseur de la veuve et de l'orphelin
a person who is overly sympathetic to the plight of the underprivileged

bleep /ˈbliːp/ n
bip
high-pitched sound

bleep censor n
censeur de bip
software module

blemish /ˈblɛmɪʃ/ n
défaut tache
moral defect
imperfection tache
small flaw which spoils the appearance of something

blend /blɛnd/ n
mélange
mixture

blend /blɛnd/ v
mélanger mêler mixer
to mix

blended family n
famille recomposée
a stepfamily in which both new mates have one or more living children from prior partners

blender /ˈblɛn.də/ /ˈblɛn.dɚ/ n
mixeur
machine

blennorrhea n
blennorrhée
an inordinate secretion and discharge of mucus

blenny n
blennie
fish of Blenniodei

blepharitis /blɛfəɹˈaɪtɪs/ n
blépharite
inflammation of the eyelid

blepharoplasty n
blépharoplastie
plastic surgery on the eyelid

blepharoptosis n
blépharoptose
drooping of the upper eyelid

blepharospasm /ˈblɛfəɹəʊˌspæzəm/ n
blépharospasme
spasm of eyelid

bless /blɛs/ v
bénir
confer blessing on

bless you interjection
à tes souhaits à vos souhaits à tes amours à vos amours
said to somebody who has sneezed

blessed /blɛst/ /ˈblɛsɪd/ adj
béni bienheureux
having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing

blessedness /ˈblɛsɪdnɪs/ n
béatitude
condition or state of being blessed

blessing /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ n
bénédiction
act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor
thing one is glad of
pronouncement invoking divine aid
good fortune
bénédiction grâce
divine or supernatural aid or reward
groupe harde horde troupeau
group of unicorns

blessing in disguise n
un mal pour un bien
A seeming misfortune that turns out to be for the best

blet /blɛt/ v
blettir
To undergo bletting, a fermentation process in certain fruit beyond ripening

bleu d'Auvergne n
bleu d'Auvergne
type of cheese

blight /blaɪt/ n
cloque fléau rouille
plant disease
fléau
anything that impedes growth or spoils something

blight /blaɪt/ v
abîmer
to cause to suffer blight
to spoil or ruin (something)
abîmé
to suffer blight

blighter n
tête à claques
person

blimey /ˈblaɪmi/ interjection
bon sang diantre fichtre mazette mince
used to express anger, excitement, surprise, etc.

blimp /blɪmp/ n
ballon dirigeable dirigeable
airship

blind /blaɪnd/ adj
aveugle mal-voyant mal-voyante
unable to see

blind /blaɪnd/ n
blind
forced bet in poker
store
covering for a window

blind /blaɪnd/ v
aveugler
make temporarily or permanently blind

blind as a bat adj
myope comme une taupe
nearly totally blind

blind box n
boîte aveugle
box

blind carbon copy n
copie cachée copie carbone invisible
copy of an email message

blind date n
rencontre à l'aveugle rendez-vous surprise
romantic meeting between two people who have never met before

blind man's buff n
colin-maillard
game where someone is blindfolded and tries to catch the others

blind spot n
angle mort
part of the road/railway track/tramway track that cannot be seen
aveuglement
inability to recognize a fact or think clearly
inconnu
subject beyond one’s certain knowledge
point aveugle tache aveugle
place where the optic nerve attaches to the retina
zone blanche
location with poor radio service

blind test n
blind test test en aveugle
testing method

blinder /ˈblaɪndə/ /ˈblaɪndɚ/ n
œillère
horse's eye shield

blindfold /ˈblaɪndfəʊld/ n
bandeau
a covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes
bandeau voile
something that obscures vision (literally or metaphorically)

blindfold /ˈblaɪndfəʊld/ v
bander les yeux
To cover the eyes, in order to make someone unable to see

blindfolded adj
aux yeux bandés
wearing a blindfold

blindly /ˈblaɪndli/ adv
à l’aveuglette
sightlessly

blindness /ˈblaɪndnəs/ n
cécité
condition of being blind

blindside /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/ n
angle mort
motor vehicle/train/tram driver's field of blindness

blindside /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/ v
prendre par surprise
catch off guard

bling bling /blɪŋ blɪŋ/ n
bling-bling blingbling
shiny jewelry that displays wealth

blini n
blini
buckwheat pancakes

blink /blɪŋk/ n
clignement
closing both eyes and opening them again
clin d’œil
the time needed to close and reopen one's eyes
coup d’œil
a quick view

blink /blɪŋk/ v
ciller clignoter cligner des yeux
to close and reopen both eyes quickly
clignoter
to flash on and off at regular intervals
faire un appel de phares
to flash headlights

blink of an eye n
clin d'œil
moment (a very short period of time)

blinker /ˈblɪŋkə/ /ˈblɪŋkəɹ/ n
paupière
eyelid
œillère
eye shield

blinkers n
œillères
horse's eye shields

blinks /blɪŋks/ n
montie des fontaines
Montia fontana

bliss /blɪs/ n
félicité béatitude
perfect happiness

blissful adj
bienheureux
full of joy

blissfully /ˈblɪsfli/ /ˈblɪsfəli/ adv
bienheureusement
in a joyful manner

blister /ˈblɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɪstɚ/ n
ampoule phlyctène boursouflure cloque
bubble on the skin
cloque ampoule
bubble on a painted surface

blister /ˈblɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɪstɚ/ v
blâmer critiquer
criticise severely
cloquer se couvrir d'ampoules
cause blisters to form

blister pack n
emballage-coque
one of several types of plastic packaging

blithe /blaɪð/ /blaɪθ/ adj
allègre content gai joyeux
cheerful, happy
indifférent négligent
casually careless or indifferent; showing a lack of concern

blitzkrieg n
guerre éclair blitzkrieg
fast military offensive

blizzard /ˈblɪ.zəd/ /ˈblɪ.zɚd/ n
blizzard
severe snowstorm

bloat /bloʊt/ /bləʊt/ n
météorisme tympanisme
overdistension of rumen

bloat /bloʊt/ /bləʊt/ v
bouffir boursoufler gonfler
to fill soft substance with gas, water, etc
gonfler météoriser
to get an overdistended rumen

bloated /ˈbloʊtɪd/ adj
fortuné gigantesque
excessively or extremely large or wealthy
gonflé
swollen with fluid or gas

bloatware n
boufficiel inflagiciel obésiciel obésitiel
software that is overpacked with features

blob /blɑb/ /blɒb/ n
goutte pâte tache
shapeless or amorphous mass

bloc /blɑk/ /blɒk/ n
bloc
group of countries

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ n
billot bloc
chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading
bloc
computing: logical data storage unit
set of paper sheets
chemistry: portion of macromolecule
programming: region of code that acts as single unit
bloc billot
substantial often approximately cuboid piece
blocage
volleyball: defensive play
blocage obstruction
something that prevents passing
ciboulot tronche
slang: human head
immeuble bloc
residential building consisting of flats
pâté (de maisons) bloc
group of buildings demarcated by streets
pâté de maison rue
distance from one street to another

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ v
bloquer
to prevent passing
to impede opponent
bloquer contrer
to prevent an action
obstruer boucher
to fill, making it impossible to pass

block and tackle n
moufle polyspaste
system of several pulleys

block comment n
commentaire en bloc
comment that occupies several lines

block hour n
temps de vol cale à cale
aviation

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ n
blocus
isolation of something

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ v
obstruer bloquer
to create a blockade against

blockbuster /ˈblɑkˌbʌs.tɚ/ /ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tə(ɹ)/ n
blockbuster
film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales

blockchain n
blockchain chaîne de blocs
shared record

blockhead n
cancre imbécile
stupid person

blockhouse n
casemate
a sturdy military fortification, often of concrete, with gunports

blocklist n
liste de prohibition
list or set of people or entities to be banned

blockquote /ˈblɑk.kwoʊt/ /ˈblɒk.kwəʊt/ n
citation en exergue citation en retrait
quotation as block of text

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ n
blog blogue
a personal or corporate website

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ v
bloguer
to contribute to a blog

blogger /ˈblɒ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɔ.ɡɚ/ n
blogueur blogueuse
contributor to a blog

blogosphere /ˈblɒɡ.əʊ.ˌsfɪɚ/ n
blogosphère
the totality of blogs

blogpost n
billet
entry posted to a blog

bloke /bloʊk/ /bləʊk/ n
mec type gazier gus
(Britain, informal) fellow, man

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ adj
blond
having blond hair
of a pale golden colour

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ n
blond
a pale yellowish color
blond blonde
fair-haired person

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ n
sang
vital liquid flowing in human and animal bodies
family relationship due to birth, e.g. between siblings
blood test or blood sample

blood blister n
pinçon
blister filled with blood

blood brother n
frère de sang
unrelated male friend confirmed by a ceremonial mingling of blood

blood cell n
cellule sanguine globule
any of the cells normally found in the blood

blood clot n
thrombus caillot sanguin
clot formed from platelets and other elements

blood donation n
don de sang don du sang
donating one's blood

blood donor n
donneur de sang donneuse de sang
person who donates blood

blood drive n
collecte de sang
activity in which persons are requested to donate blood

blood eagle n
aigle de sang
method of execution

blood flow n
débit sanguin flux sanguin
continuous circulation of blood in the cardiovascular system

blood is thicker than water proverb
bon sang ne peut mentir bon sang ne saurait mentir la voix du sang est la plus forte
relationships are stronger within the family

blood moon n
lune cuivrée lune de sang lune rouge
moon as it appears during a total lunar eclipse

blood orange n
orange sanguine
type of orange

blood plasma n
plasma sanguin
clear fluid portion of blood

blood poisoning n
septicémie empoisonnement du sang toxémie
presence of micro-organisms in bloodstream

blood pressure /ˈblʌd ˌpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ n
tension artérielle pression artérielle
pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins

blood red adj
rouge sang
of a deep vivid red colour

blood sausage n
boudin noir boudin
type of sausage

blood sister n
sœur de sang
a female bound to another one in commitment and friendship by a ceremonial mingling of blood

blood tax n
impôt du sang

blood test n
bilan sanguin prise de sang
a serologic analysis of a sample of blood

blood transfusion n
transfusion sanguine transfusion
taking blood from one and giving it to another individual

blood type n
groupe sanguin
blood classification

blood vessel n
vaisseau sanguin vaisseau
component of the circulatory system that carries blood

blood volume n
volémie
volume of blood circulating in an individual

bloodbath /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/ /ˈblʌdˌbɑːθ/ n
bain de sang
indiscriminate killing or slaughter
bain de sang boucherie massacre
upset

bloodhound /ˈblʌd.haʊnd/ n
limier chien de Saint-Hubert
dog
limier détective
informal: detective

bloodletter n
saigneur
one who performs bloodletting

bloodletting n
saignée
ancient medical practice

bloodlust /ˈblʌdˌlʌst/ n
soif de sang
the desire for bloodshed

bloodnut n
rouquin rouquine
person with red hair, informal

bloodroot n
sanguinaire
plant

bloodshed /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ n
carnage
carnage, destruction of life, slaughter
effusion de sang
shedding or spilling of blood

bloodshot adj
injecté
reddened and inflamed

bloodstained adj
ensanglanté sanglant taché de sang
stained, spotted or otherwise discolored with blood

bloodstone n
héliotrope pierre de sang
green chalcedony sprinkled with red spots or veins of hematite

bloodstream /ˈblʌd.stɹɪim/ n
afflux sanguin
flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal

bloodsucker n
sangsue
one who attempts to take as much from others as possible
suceur de sang suceuse de sang
animal that drinks the blood of others

bloodthirsty /ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/ /ˈblʌdθəːsti/ adj
sanguinaire
thirsty for blood

bloody /ˈblɜ.ɖiː/ /ˈblʌ.diː/ /ˈbɫɐ.diː/ adj
foutu foutue maudit maudite
intensifier
sanglant ensanglanté
covered in blood
sanglant sanglante
characterised by great bloodshed

bloody /ˈblɜ.ɖiː/ /ˈblʌ.diː/ /ˈbɫɐ.diː/ adv
vachement
intensifier

bloody dock n
patience sang-de-dragon patience sanguine
Rumex sanguineus

bloody hell interjection
bon sang merde purée
expression of dismay

bloody mary n
bloody mary
cocktail made from vodka and tomato juice

bloody-minded adj
de mauvaise foi
obstinate, stubborn

bloom /bluːm/ n
efflorescence en fleurs floraison
the state of blossoming
fleur
mineralogy: a popular term for a bright-hued variety of some minerals
state or time of beauty, freshness, and vigor
pruine duvet velours
delicate, powdery coating upon certain growing or newly-gathered fruits or leaves
voile
white area of cocoa butter

bloomers n
bloomer
Women’s underpants with short legs.

bloomery iron n
fer au bois obtenu au bas-foyer

blooming /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ /ˈblʊ.mɪŋ/ adj
en fleur
opening in blossoms
florissant florissante
thriving in health, beauty and vigor/vigour
sacré sacrée
euphemism for "bloody"

blooming /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ /ˈblʊ.mɪŋ/ n
fleurissement
blooming

blooper /ˈblu.pɚ/ /ˈbluː.pə/ n
bêtisier
filmed or videotaped outtake
perle
blunder, error

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ n
fleur
flowers on trees
floraison
state or season for such flowers

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ v
fleurir
have or open into blossoms
s'épanouir
begin to thrive or flourish

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ n
souillure
stain on someone's reputation or character
tache
blemish, spot or stain

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ v
tacher
to cause a blot

blot out v
effacer
to obliterate

blotting paper n
buvard
absorbent paper used to dry ink

blouse /blaʊs/ /blaʊz/ /bluːz/ n
chemisier corsage
an outer garment, usually loose, that is similar to a shirt

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ n
pause
chance to catch one’s breath
coup
act of striking or hitting
damaging occurrence
floraison
state of flowering

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ v
bourrer la pipe pipe pomper le dard sucer
to fellate
chier nul
be very undesirable
claquer flamber
to squander
exploser en vol
to fail suddenly destructively
péter
to cause sudden destruction
péter sauter
to explode
sauter
to cause to explode
se casser tirer voiles
to leave
souffler
to produce an air current
to propel by an air current
to create or shape by blowing
To force a current of air upon with the mouth, or by other means
(of a cetacean) exhale visibly through the spout the seawater
to be propelled by an air current
souffler jouer
to blow a musical instrument to make it give a sound

blow a fuse v
faire sauter les plombs
to cause an electrical circuit to break open by overloading it
péter les plombs
to lose one's temper

blow a gasket v
péter un cable péter une durite
to become very angry or upset

blow away v
s'envoler
to depart on currents of air
souffler
to cause to go away by blowing
to impress greatly

blow hot and cold v
souffler le chaud et le froid
inconsistent behavior

blow me down interjection
la vache merde sapristi vingt dieux

blow off v
avoir des gaz loufer lâcher une caisse péter vesser
pass gas

blow off steam v
décompresser se défouler souffler
to vent to relieve stress

blow one's nose v
moucher
to expel mucus from nose

blow out v
crever
burst car tyre
éteindre
extinguish

blow out of the water v
battre poutrer
to defeat

blow over v
abattre
to be knocked down by wind
enterrer passer terminer
to pass naturally; to go away; to settle or calm down

blow smoke v
parler pour ne rien dire
idiomatic

blow someone's brains out v
faire sauter la cervelle
to shoot in the head

blow someone's mind v
estomaquer souffler stupéfier époustoufler
to astonish

blow the whistle v
dénoncer dévoiler mettre au jour mettre à nu
disclose information to the public
siffler
make a sound which signals a referee's action or the end of a game

blow to kingdom come /ˈbloʊ tə ˌkɪŋdəm ˈkʌm/ /ˈbləʊ tə ˌkɪŋdəm ˈkʌm/ [-ɾə-] v
démolir mettre en pièces ruiner
to totally destroy (something)

blow up v
agrandir
to enlarge
exploser
to suddenly get very angry
faire sauter
to explode (transitive)
gonfler
to inflate

blow up in one's face v
exploser à la gueule péter à la gueule
fail disastrously

blow-by-blow adj
détaillé
detailing completely

blow-dry v
foehner
dry with a hair dryer

blow-up doll n
poupée gonflable

blower /ˈbləʊɚ/ n
ventilateur
device

blowfish n
poisson ballon poisson globe
any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe

blowfly n
mouche à viande
flies of the family Calliphoridae

blowgun n
sarbacane
weapon

blowhard /ˈbloʊhɑɹd/ /ˈbləʊhɑːd/ n
grande gueule
person who talks too much or too loudly

blowhole /ˈbləʊhəʊl/ n
évent
spiracle through which cetaceans breathe

blowjob /ˈbloʊd͡ʒɑb/ /ˈbləʊdʒɒb/ n
pipe pompier turlute
the act of fellatio

blowtorch /ˈbloʊˌtoɹt͡ʃ/ /ˈbləʊˌtɔːtʃ/ n
chalumeau lampe à souder
tool

blubber /ˈblʌbɚ/ n
lard
fatty layer under epidermis
lard de mammifère marin
coat of fat of Antarctic/Arctic animal

blubber /ˈblʌbɚ/ v
chialer pleurer comme un veau
to make noises while crying

blucher /ˈbluːkə/ n
derby
sturdy laced leather half-boot

bludgeon /ˈblʌd͡ʒ.ən/ n
matraque
short heavy club

bludgeon /ˈblʌd͡ʒ.ən/ v
matraquer
to club, hit with a bludgeon
soutirer
to force upon

blue /bljuː/ /blu/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ adj
bleu bleue
blue-colored
bleu démocrate
of or pertaining to US Democratic Party
déprimé
depressed

blue /bljuː/ /blu/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ n
bleu bleue
colour

blue /bljuː/ /blu/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ v
azurer
to brighten (laundry)
bleuir
to turn blue
bleuter
to make blue
to passivate steel

blue beret n
casque bleu
UN peacekeeper

blue blood n
sang bleu
noble or aristocratic ancestry

blue card n
carte bleue
European work permit

blue catfish n
poisson-chat bleu
freshwater catfish

blue cheese /blu ˈtʃiz/ /bluː ˈtʃiːz/ n
bleu fromage bleu
kind of cheese with bluish mold

blue crane n
Grue de paradis
Grus paradisea

blue devils n
déprime idée noire
low spirits

blue fox n
renard bleu
variant of the arctic fox

blue giant n
géante bleue
very luminous star

blue green adj
bleu-vert
colour/color

blue hour n
heure bleue
period of twilight

blue jay n
geai bleu
species of North American jay

blue jeans n
bluejean
denim trousers

blue light n
lumière bleue
visible light towards the blue end of the spectrum generated from the screen of an electronic device

blue mussel n
moule bleue moule commune
Mytilus edulis

blue oak n
chêne bleu chêne de Douglas
Quercus douglasii

blue peter n
pavillon de partance
signal flag

blue rock thrush n
merle bleu monticole bleu monticole merle-bleu
Monticola solitarius

blue screen n
écran bleu
blue screen of death

blue screen of death n
écran bleu de la mort
screen indicating a system error

blue state n
État bleu
blue state in the United States

blue supergiant n
supergéante bleue
a large blue giant

blue swallow n
hirondelle bleue

blue tit n
mésange bleue
Cyanistes caeruleus

blue whale n
baleine bleue rorqual bleu rorqual de Sibbald
a whale, Balaenoptera musculus

blue wildebeest n
gnou bleu
Connochaetes taurinus

blue-eyed adj
aux yeux bleus cyanophtalme
having blue eyes
crédule innocent naïf
naive

blue-eyed boy n
chouchou
someone's favourite, especially a young one

blue-green n
bleu-vert
color between blue and green

blue-green alga n
algue bleu-vert
member of cyanobacteria

blue-pencil v
caviarder
to edit written documents

blue-sky thinking n
rêverie
thinking that is not grounded or in touch with the realities of the present

blue-winged grasshopper n
criquet bleu criquet rubané criquet à ailes bleues criquet à ailes bleues et noires œdipode bleue œdipode bleuâtre
Oedipoda caerulescens

blue-winged kookaburra n
martin-chasseur à ailes bleues
Dacelo leachii

bluebell n
jacinthe des bois
flowering plants of the genus Hyacinthoides

blueberry /ˈblu.ˌbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbluːb(ə)ɹi/ n
myrtille
plant
myrtille bleuet
fruit

bluebird n
merlebleu
bird of Sialia

bluefin tuna n
thon rouge
tuna species

bluefish n
tassergal
Pomatomus saltatrix

bluegrass n
bluegrass
style of country music

bluejet n
jet bleu
optical phenomenon

blueness n
bleuité
quality or characteristic of being blue

blueprint /ˈbluːˌpɹɪnt/ n
blueprint
any detailed technical drawing
cyanotype
cyanotype reproduction process

blues /bluːz/ n
blues
musical form
musical composition

bluestocking n
bas-bleu
scholarly, literary, or cultured woman

bluethroat n
gorge-bleue à miroir gorgebleue à miroir
bird

bluetongue n
fièvre catarrhale maladie de la langue bleue
disease of ruminants

bluff /blʌf/ n
falaise
high, steep bank

bluff /blʌf/ v
bluffer
to make a bluff
to scare with a false show of strength

bluish /ˈbluːɪʃ/ adj
bleuâtre bleuté légèrement bleu
somewhat blue in color

bluishness n
bleuâtreté
the quality of somewhat blue

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ n
gaffe faux pas bourde impair maladresse
mistake

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ v
faire une gaffe fauter gaffer se planter se tromper
To make a stupid mistake
se déplacer maladroitement se mouvoir maladroitement
To move blindly or clumsily

blunderbuss /ˈblʌn.dəˌbʌs/ /ˈblʌn.dɚˌbʌs/ n
tromblon espingole
old style of firearm with a distinctive large opening at the muzzle

blunt /blʌnt/ adj
abrupt
abrupt in address; plain; unceremonious
obtus idiot sot
dull in understanding; slow of discernment
émoussé
having a thick edge or point, not sharp

blunt /blʌnt/ n
blunt
cigar filled with marijuana

blunt /blʌnt/ v
réprimer
to repress or weaken
émousser
to dull the edge or point of, by making it thicker

blunt instrument n
arme contondante instrument contondant outil contondant
object lacking sharp surfaces used to cause injury

bluntly /ˈblʌntli/ adv
abruptement sans ménagement à brûle-pourpoint
In a blunt manner

blur /ˈblɜː(ɹ)/ n
flou
Something that appears hazy or indistinct
marque salissure tache
A smear, smudge or blot

blur /ˈblɜː(ɹ)/ v
brouiller estomper
make indistinct or hazy, to obscure or dim
flou
s'estomper
become indistinct

blurb /blɝ(ː)b/ n
quatrième de couverture
a short description of a book, film, or other work

blurred /blɜːd/ /blɝd/ adj
flou
Out of focus

blurry /ˈblɜːɹi/ adj
confus
lacking well-defined boundaries
flou
not clear, crisp, or focused

blurt /ˈblɜːt/ /ˈblɝt/ v
laisser échapper lâcher
to speak suddenly and unadvisedly

blush /blʌʃ/ n
blush fard fard à joues
makeup
rougeur
an act of blushing

blush /blʌʃ/ v
rougir cramoisir empourprer piquer un fard
to redden in the face from shame, excitement or embarrassment

blushing bride n
une jeune mariée rougissante
a bride who is a virgin

blusterer n
matamore
a person who blusters

blustery adj
bruyant tumultueux
blowing in loud and abrupt bursts

boa /bɔː/ /ˈboʊ.ə/ /ˈbəʊ.ə/ n
boa
snake
scarf

boa constrictor n
boa constricteur
snake

boar /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
verrat
male pig

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ n
bord
side of a ship
compteur
device containing electrical switches
conseil d'administration
managing committee
couvert pension
regular meals or amount paid for them in a place of lodging
planche
long, wide and thin piece of wood or other material
plateau
surface for a board game
tableau planche plateau
short for blackboard, whiteboard, etc.

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ v
aborder
nautical: to capture an enemy ship
embarquer monter (à bord de)
to step or climb onto

board and lodging n
le gîte et le couvert le vivre et le couvert
lodging with daily meals

board game n
jeu de société
game played on a board

board of directors n
conseil d'administration
group of people elected by stockholders

board up v
barricader condamner
to block doors or windows with boards

boarder /ˈbo(ː)ɹdɚ/ /ˈboədə/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔːdə/ n
interne pensionnaire
pupil who lives at school during term
pensionnaire
someone who pays for meals and lodging
planchiste
one who uses a snowboard

boarding n
abordage
act of attacking an enemy ship
embarquement
embarkation

boarding gate n
porte d'embarquement

boarding house n
pension
private house for paying guests
pensionnat
boarding school building

boarding pass /ˈbɔɹdɪŋ ˌpæs/ n
carte d'embarquement
document to board

boarding school /bɔɹdɪŋ ˈskul/ /bɔːdɪŋ ˈskuːl/ n
internat pensionnat
school which provides board and lodging

boarhound n
vautre
large dog bred to hunt boars

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ n
double-mur
shot
vantardise fanfaronnade
brag

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ v
vanter
to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself

boastful /ˈbəʊstf(ə)l/ /ˈbəʊstfʊl/ adj
fanfaron vantard
tending to boast or brag

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ n
bateau barque nacelle
water craft

boat lift n
ascenseur à bateaux
mechanism

boat person n
boat-people
member of boat people

boat shoe n
chaussure bateau
type of shoe

boater /ˈboʊ.tɚ/ /ˈbɐʉt.ɘ/ /ˈbəʊt.ə/ n
canoteur
someone who travels by boat
canotier
straw hat

boathook n
gaffe harpin
hook attached to a pole to push out or pull in things

boatman n
batelier passeur
a man in charge of a small boat

boatswain /ˈboʊ.sən/ /ˈbəʊ.sən/ /ˈbəʊt.sweɪn/ n
bosco
officer of a sailing ship

bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ n
plomb poids
the dangling mass of a pendulum or plumb line

bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ v
ballotter
move vertically at surface of water

bob haircut n
carré coiffure à la garçonne
a haircut

bobbin n
bobine
spool around which wire or thread is coiled
bobine canette
small spool in a sewing machine

bobble /ˈbɒbəl/ n
pompon
furry ball attached on top of a hat
élastique à cheveux
elasticated band for securing hair

bobby /ˈbɑbi/ /ˈbɒbi/ n
bobby
police officer

bobcat /ˈbɒb.kæt/ /ˈbɔb.kæt/ n
lynx roux
North American wild cat

bobolink n
goglu des prés
songbird

bobsledder n
bobeur bobeuse
someone who participates in bobsled

bobsleigh n
bobsleigh
sport
sled for sport

bobèche /boʊˈbɛʃ/ n
bobèche

bocal /boʊˈkæl/ /ˈboʊkəl/ n
bocal
metal tube connecting a double reed to the instrument

bocce /ˈbɑt͡ʃi/ n
bocce
A game similar to bowls or pétanque

bode /boʊd/ /bəʊd/ v
présager augurer
to be the omen of; to portend to presage

bodger /ˈbɑ.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈbɒd͡ʒ.ə(ɹ)/ n
bâcleur
One who works in a slipshod manner

bodhisattva /boʊ̯diːˈsɑtvə/ /boʊ̯diːˈsʌtvə/ n
bodhisattva
bodhisattva

bodice /ˈbɑdɪs/ /ˈbɒdɪs/ n
corsage
blouse-like garment in European folk dress
kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone

bodily /ˈbɑdɪli/ /ˈbɒdɪli/ adj
corporel
relating to the body

bodily fluid n
fluide corporel humeur liquide biologique
biofluid

body /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɒdi/ [ˈbɑɾi] n
carrosserie
corps
physical structure of a human or animal
any physical object or material thing
fleshly or corporeal nature of a human
substance, material presence
comparative viscosity, solidity or substance
corpus corps
collection of knowledge
organisation corps
organisation, company or other authoritative group

body and soul adv
corps et âme

body art n
art corporel
type of performance art
modification corporelle
application of tattoos, piercings or jewellery

body butter n
beurre corporel
moisturizer

body camera /ˈbɑdi ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈbɑdi ˈkæmɹə/ /ˈbɑɾi-/ /ˈbɒdi ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈbɒdi ˈkæmɹə/ n
caméra-piéton caméra d'intervention caméra mobile
video recording system worn on the body

body hair n
poils androgéniques poils du corps
androgenic hair

body image n
image corporelle
subjective inner picture of one's physical appearance

body language n
langage corporel langage du corps
non-verbal communication

body linen n
linge de corps
linen

body mass index n
IMC indice de masse corporelle
the measure of the weight in comparison with the height of a person

body odour n
odeur corporelle
unpleasant smell on a person's body

body of water n
étendue d'eau
significant accumulation of water

body part n
partie du corps
anatomy: part of organism

body piercing n
piercing
the hole
the practice

body politic n
corps politique
collective body as politically organized

body positivity n
body positive
acceptance of all body types

body shop n
carrosserie
workshop

body temperature n
température corporelle
the current temperature of the body of a person or animal

body text n
corps du texte
main portion of text

body-hugging adj
moulant
clinging tightly to one's body

bodybuilder /ˈbɑː.diˌbɪl.dɚ/ /ˈbɒ.diˌbɪl.də/ [ˈbɑː.ɾiˌbɪɫ.ɾɚ] n
culturiste bodybuilder bodybuildeur bodybuildeuse
a person who uses diet and exercise to build an aesthetically muscular physique

bodybuilding /ˈbɑːdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ /ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ n
carrosserie
work done to construct or repair the body of an automobile
culturisme bodybuilding
sport of muscle development

bodyguard /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/ /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ n
garde du corps
person responsible for protecting an individual

bodysuit n
body
a one-piece, skin-tight garment rather like a leotard

bodyweight adj
au poids du corps
employing only a person's own weight

bodyweight n
poids du corps
weight of an organism

bodywork n
carrosserie
exterior body of a motor vehicle
repair of the exterior body of a motor vehicle

boffin /ˈbɑfɪn/ /ˈbɒfɪn/ n
intello
(informal) person with specialized knowledge or skills

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ n
tourbière
expanse of marshland

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ v
s’enliser
to become mired or stuck

bog bilberry /bɒɡ ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
myrtille des marais airelle des marais airelle uligineuse
shrub or berry

bog body n
homme des tourbières
human body naturally mummified in a peat bog

bog down v
s'enliser
to become stuck

bog iron ore n
fer des lacs fer des marais
deposit

bog roll n
PQ papier-cul torche-cul
toilet paper

bog rosemary n
andromède
Andromeda

bogatyr /ˌboʊɡəˈtɪɚ/ n
bogatyr
medieval Russian heroic warrior

bogey /boʊɡi/ /bəʊɡi/ n
bogey boguey
a score of one over par in golf

bogeyman /ˈboʊ.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbu.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡɪˌmæn/ /ˈbʊɡ.iˌmæn/ n
croque-mitaine
menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories

boggle /ˈbɑ.ɡəl/ /ˈbɒɡ.əl/ /ˈbɔɡ.əl/ v
troubler épater
to confuse or mystify; overwhelm
être confus être époustouflé
to be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused

boggy adj
marécageux
having the qualities of a bog

bogie /ˈboʊ.ɡi/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡi/ n
bogie boggie
structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi

bogrush n
choin
sedge of the genus Schoenus

bogue /boʊɡ/ n
bogue boga
Boops boops

bogus /ˈboʊ.ɡəs/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡəs/ adj
bidon
counterfeit or fake; not genuine
fichu foireux foutu gâté hors d'usage niqué
incorrect; useless; broken
nul
undesirable or harmful

bohrium /ˈbɔːɹiəm/ n
bohrium
chemical element

boid /ˈboʊ.ɪd/ /ˈbəʊ.ɪd/ n
boïdé
snake

boil /bɔɪl/ /ˈbɔɪ.əl/ n
furoncle
accumulation of pus
bouillir
point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour

boil /bɔɪl/ /ˈbɔɪ.əl/ v
bouillir
begin to turn into a gas
bouillir porter à ébullition
heat (a liquid) until it begins to turn into a gas
faire bouillir
cook in boiling water

boil down v
résumer
To become reduced

boil over v
déborder
boil so as to overflow

boil up v
bouillir
to cook or prepare by boiling
s'énerver
to become more excited, intense or exciting

boiled /bɔɪld/ adj
bouilli
cooked in hot water

boiled egg n
œuf bouilli
boiled egg (generic)
œuf dur
hard-boiled egg
œuf mollet œuf à la coque
soft-boiled egg

boiler /ˈbɔɪlə/ /ˈbɔɪlɚ/ n
chaudière
device for heating circulating water

boiler room n
chaufferie
room

boiler suit n
combinaison
one-piece suit

boilermaker /ˈbɔɪləɹmeɪkɚ/ n
Dame du lac
whiskey and beer
chaudronnier
a person making or repairing boilers

boilerplate n
texte standard
standard text used routinely

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ adj
bouillant
that boil(s)

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ n
ébullition bouillonnement
process of changing the state of a substance

boiling hot adj
bouillant
extremely hot

boiling point /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/ n
point d'ébullition
temperature at which a liquid boils

boisterous /ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/ /ˈbɔɪstɹəs/ adj
bruyant tapageur
full of energy; noisy
turbulent
characterized by violence and agitation; wild; stormy

bok choy /ˌbɒkˈt͡ʃɔɪ/ n
chou chinois chou de Pékin pe-tsaï
Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa chinensis

bokeh /ˈboʊ.kə/ /ˈboʊˌkeɪ/ /ˈbəʊ.kə/ /ˈbəʊˌkeɪ/ n
bokeh
subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of an image

bold /baʉld/ /boʊld/ /ˈbəʊld/ [bɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈbɒʊ(ɫ)d] adj
gras
having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface
hardi effronté
courageous, daring

boldly /ˈboʊldli/ /ˈbəʊldli/ [ˈbɒʊldli] adv
hardiment
in a bold manner

boldness /ˈboʊldnəs/ /ˈbəʊldnəs/ n
audace
courage

bole /bol/ /bɒʊl/ /bəʊl/ n
fût
the trunk or stem of a tree

bolete /boʊˈlit/ n
bolet
type of mushroom

bolide /ˈboʊ.laɪd/ /ˈboʊ.lɪd/ n
bolide
extremely bright meteor

boll /boʊl/ /bɒl/ n
graine

boll weevil n
anthonome charançon du coton
beetle

bollard /ˈbɒlɑːd/ /ˈbɒləd/ /ˈbɒləɹd/ n
bollard bitte bitte d'amarrage
post to secure mooring lines
bollard borne
post preventing vehicles from entering pedestrian area

bollock /ˈbɒ.lək/ n
couille bonbon pruneau rouston
(vulgar, slang) testicle

bollock /ˈbɒ.lək/ v
engueuler mettre une chasse passer un savon pourrir tancer
(vulgar, slang) to reprimand grossly

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ interjection
les boules merde putain putain de merde vingt dieux
expressing anger, frustration
merde putain
an expression of incredulity

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ n
bijoux de famille couilles pruneaux valseuses
testicles
conneries foutaises
slang: complete nonsense or worthless misinformation deliberately intended to mislead
couillon jean-foutre malcomprenant
an idiot or disagreeable person

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ v
chier dans la colle foirer
to fail (a task)
péter
to break

bolognese /ˌbɒləɡˈneɪz/ /ˌbɒləˈneɪz/ /ˌbɒləˈnjeɪz/ n
sauce bolognaise
Italian sauce

bolometer n
bolomètre
a device for measuring the energy of electromagnetic radiation

bolometric adj
bolométrique

bolometric magnitude n
magnitude bolométrique
(astronomy) magnitude of a star

bolon n
bolon
traditional Malian harp

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ n
traversin
large cushion or pillow

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ /bəʊlt/ [bɔʊɫt] n
boulon vis
metal fastener
carreau boulon
short, stout, blunt-headed arrow
rouleau
large roll of material
verrou
sliding pin or bar in a lock
bar to prevent a door from being forced open
éclair
lightning spark

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ /bəʊlt/ [bɔʊɫt] v
boulonner
to connect pieces using a bolt
monter monter en graine
of a plant, to grow quickly
s’enfuir s’échapper
to escape

bolt action n
mécanisme à verrou
a type of firearm action

bolt bucket n
tas de boue tas de ferraille
a clunky or unreliable machine, especially an automobile

bolt cutter n
coupe-boulons pince-monseigneur
large pair of pliers to cut bolts

bolt upright adj
droit comme un i

bolthole n
havre de paix refuge repaire sanctuaire tanière
second home

bolus /ˈbəʊləs/ n
bol bol alimentaire
round mass of food

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ /bɔm/ /bʌm/ n
bombe
a jump into water for maximum splashing
bombe bombe sexuelle
very attractive woman
bombe explosif obus
device filled with explosives

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ /bɔm/ /bʌm/ v
bombarder pilonner
attack with bombs
se planter se ramasser
fail spectacularly

bomb crater n
cratère de bombe
hole created by a bomb explosion

bomb cyclone n
bombe cyclonique

bombard /bəmˈbɑɹd/ /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ n
bombarde
medieval primitive cannon

bombard /bəmˈbɑɹd/ /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ v
bombarder
to direct at a substance an intense stream of high-energy particles, usually sub-atomic or made of at most a few atoms
to attack something or someone by directing objects at them

bombardier beetle n
bombardier
beetle

bombardment n
bombardement
act of bombing, esp towns or cities

bombastic /bɑmˈbæs.tɪk/ /bɒmˈbæs.tɪk/ adj
abscons verbeux
high-sounding but with little meaning
ampoulé boursouflé enflé pompeux
pompous or overly wordy

bombe /bɒm(b)/ n
bombe
dessert made from ice cream
device used in cryptanalysis

bomber /ˈbɑmɚ/ /ˈbɒmə(ɹ)/ n
bombardier
aircraft
poseur de bombes artilleur
person who bombs

bombing /ˈbɒmɪŋ/ n
bombardement
action of dropping bombs from the air

bombshell n
avion de chasse bombe bonnasse
someone who is very attractive
bombe obus
a bomb or artillery shell designed to explode on impact
bombe surprise
something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational

bon appétit /ˈbɔn ˌæpəˈti/ /ˌbo(ʊ).næ.pəˈti/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈti(t)/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈti/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈtit/ /ˌbɒn apəˈtiː/ /ˌbɒn apɛˈtiː/ /ˌbɔː.næ.peɪˈtiː/ phraseologicalUnit
bon appétit bon ap'
used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat

bon mot /bɑn moʊ/ /bɒn məʊ/ /bɒ̃ məʊ/ n
bon mot
clever saying, phrase or witticism

bon vivant /ˌbɑn viˈvɑnt/ /ˌbɒ̃ viːˈvɒ̃/ n
bon vivant bonne vivante
person who enjoys the good things in life, especially good food and drink

bon voyage /ˌbɒn vwaɪˈɑːʒ/ /ˌbɒn vɔɪˈɑːʒ/ interjection
bon voyage
wish of good journey

bona fide /ˈboʊnə.faɪd/ /ˈboʊnəˌfiːdeɪ/ /ˈbɑnə.faɪd/ /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/ /ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/ adj
de bonne foi
done in good faith
véritable authentique

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ n
alliance
binding agreement, covenant
appareil
specific pattern of bricklaying
liaison
chemistry: link or force between neighbouring atoms in a molecule
lien
emotional link, connection or union
lien entrave
that which binds, a band
obligation
finance: documentary obligation to pay a sum or to perform a contract

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ v
appareiller
construction: to lay bricks in a specific pattern
lier
to connect, secure or tie with a bond; to bind

bond market n
marché obligataire
financial market

bondage /ˈbɑn.dɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbɒn.dɪd͡ʒ/ n
bondage
the practice of tying people up for sexual pleasure
esclavage
the state of lacking freedom; constraint
esclavage servitude
the state of being enslaved or the practice of slavery

bonding n
bonding
method of aggregating computer network interfaces
lien
act by which something is bonded

bondman n
esclave serf
man bound in servitude

bone /boʊn/ /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ n
arête
fishbone
baleine
corset part
nonos sucette
reward
os
component of a skeleton
material

bone /boʊn/ /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ v
désosser
to remove bones
fourrer emmancher forniquer s’envoyer en l’air tirer sa crampe
slang: have sexual intercourse with
potasser
to study

bone density n
densité minérale osseuse
bone mineral density

bone folder n
plioir
A dull-edged hand tool used to fold and crease

bone marrow n
moelle osseuse moelle
bone marrow

bone of contention /ˈboʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ /ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ n
pomme de discorde
Something that continues to be disputed

bone-idle adj
cossard fainéant flemmard glandouilleur oisif
utterly lazy

boner /ˈboʊ.nɚ/ /ˈbəʊ.nə(ɹ)/ n
connerie
blunder; silly or stupid mistake
trique gaule
erect penis

boneseeker /ˈboʊnˌsikɚ/ /ˈbəʊnsiːkə/ n
substance ostéotrope
element that has a tendency to accumulate in bones

bonfire /ˈbɑnˌfaɪɚ/ /ˈbɒnfaɪə/ /ˈbɔn-/ n
bûcher
fire lit outdoors to burn unwanted items
feu de joie
large, controlled outdoor fire lit to celebrate something or as a signal

bong /bɑŋ/ /bɒŋ/ /bɔŋ/ n
bang
vessel used in smoking various substances

bongo /ˈbɑŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɒŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
bongo
mammal
drum

bonheur du jour /bɒˌnɜː d(j)uː ˈʒʊə/ /bəˌnɝ d(j)u ˈʒʊɹ/ /bəˌnɝ də ˈʒʊɹ/ n
bonheur-du-jour
lady's writing desk

bonhomie /ˈbɑnəmi/ /ˈbɒnəmiː/ /ˌboʊ-/ /ˌbɑnəˈmi/ n
bonhomie
friendly, good-natured, pleasant manner

boning knife n
couteau désosseur couteau à désosser
boning knife

bonk /bɑŋk/ /bɒŋk/ /bɔŋk/ n
bosse
bump on the head
choc heurt
minor collision
coït
sexual intercourse

bonk /bɑŋk/ /bɒŋk/ /bɔŋk/ v
faire l'amour
to have sexual intercourse
heurter
to strike or collide

bonkers /ˈbɑŋkɚz/ /ˈbɒŋkəz/ adj
chtarbé délirant fou irrationnel zinzin
mad, crazy

bonnet /ˈbɑn.ɪt/ /ˈbɒn.ɪt/ n
bonnet tuque
type of women's and children's hat
béret casquette
Scottish men's cap
capot
cover over the engine of a motor car

bonobo /bəˈnoʊ̯ˌboʊ̯/ /bəˈnəʊ̯ˌbəʊ̯/ /ˈbɒ.nəˌboʊ̯/ n
bonobo
pygmy chimpanzee

bonsai /ˈbɑnsaɪ/ /ˈbɑnzaɪ/ /ˈbɒnsaɪ/ v
bonsaï
a miniaturized tree or plant

bonus /ˈboʊ.nəs/ /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ n
bonus
something extra that is good
bonus prime
extra amount of money given as a premium

bonus genius n
bon génie
good spirit or angel, seen as influencing a person's decisions

bony /ˈboʊni/ /ˈbəʊni/ adj
osseux
resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone

bony fish n
poisson osseux
bony fish

bonze /ˈbɒnz/ n
bonze
Buddhist monk or priest in East Asia

boo /buː/ interjection
bouh
exclamation used by a member of an audience
bouh hou
loud exclamation intended to scare someone

boo /buː/ v
huer
to shout boos derisively (intransitive)

boo hoo interjection
ouin-ouin
sound of crying

boo-boo /ˈbuːˌbuː/ n
bobo
minor injury

boob /ˈbuːb/ n
néné lolo nichon boîte à lait doudoune loloche
breast (colloquial)

boob tube n
téloche
slightly derogatory term for television

booby /ˈbuːbi/ n
fou
bird
nibard nichon néné robert
woman’s breast

booby prize n
prix parodique
a prize awarded for poor performance

booby trap n
piège piégé
antipersonnel device deliberately hidden or disguised as a harmless object

booger /ˈbʊɡə/ /ˈbʊɡɚ/ n
crotte de nez mucus
a piece of solid or semi-solid mucus

boogie /ˈbuː.ɡi/ /ˈbʊ.ɡi/ n
boogie
A style of dance

boogie-woogie /ˌbuːɡiˈwuːɡi/ /ˌbʊɡiˈwʊɡi/ n
boogie-woogie
music genre

book /buːk/ /bɵk/ /bʊk/ n
livre bouquin
collection of sheets of paper bound together containing printed or written material
major division of a published work, larger than a chapter

book /buːk/ /bɵk/ /bʊk/ v
réserver
to reserve

book club n
cercle de lecture club de lecture
a group of people who meet to discuss books
club de livres
commercial organization

book lung n
phyllotrachée
A lamellate respiratory organ found in arachnids

book of hours n
livre d'heures
illuminated devotional book from the Middle Ages

book town n
village du livre

book value n
prix public conseillé
the price for which an item should be bought or sold

bookbinder n
relieur relieuse
person whose profession is binding books

bookcase /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ [ˈbʊʔk̚keɪs] n
bibliothèque
furniture displaying books

bookend n
serre-livre
object designed to keep books upright

booking /ˈbʊkɪŋ/ n
réservation
reservation for a service
réserve
sports: issuing of a caution

bookish /ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/ adj
bouquineur rat de bibliothèque
given to reading; fond of study
littéraire cuistre formaliste livresque pédant scolaire
characterized by a method of expression generally found in books

bookkeeper /bʌʔˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/ /ˌbʊkˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/ n
comptable
person responsible for keeping records

bookkeeping /ˈbʊkˌkiːpɪŋ/ n
comptabilité
skill of keeping records of financial transactions

booklet /ˈbʊk.lət/ n
brochure livret pamphlet
small book

bookmaker /ˈbʊkmeɪkɚ/ n
bookmaker
a person who calculates odds and accepts bets; a bookie

bookmark /ˈbʊk.mɑː(ɹ)k/ n
marque-page signet
strip used to mark a place in a book
marque-page signet favori
record of the address of a file or page

bookmarklet n
applisignet bookmarklet favelet marque-page scripté signapplet
JavaScript code

bookmobile n
bibliobus
bookmobile

bookplate n
ex libris ex-libris
piece of paper pasted on a book to show ownership

bookseller /ˈbʊksɛlɚ/ n
libraire
person

bookshelf /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ n
bibliothèque étagère
shelf for storing books

bookshop n
librairie
shop that sells books

bookworm /ˈbʊk.wɜːm/ n
rat de bibliothèque bibliophage papivore
avid reader

boom /bum/ /buːm/ interjection
boum
sound of explosion

boom /bum/ /buːm/ n
boum
abrupt, low-pitched sound
bôme
spar extending the foot of a sail
piece of windsurfing equipment
hausse mat
horizontal member of a crane
perche
support for microphone or camera
boom
period of prosperity

boom /bum/ /buːm/ v
prospérer
to be prosperous

boom box n
boombox ghettoblaster radiocassette
portable audio system

boomerang /ˈbuməɹæŋ/ /ˈbuːməɹæŋ/ n
boomerang
flat curved airfoil

boomslang /ˈbuːmˌslæŋ/ n
boomslang
Dispholidus typus

boon /buːn/ n
aubaine
A blessing or benefit
bénédiction
a gift; a benefaction; a grant; a present

boondock n
cambrousse
rural area

boor /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ /bʊə/ /bʊɹ/ n
plouc
a yokel
rustre
a peasant
rustre mufle pignouf plouc beauf
an uncultured person

boorish /ˈbʊəɹɪʃ/ adj
grossier
behaving as a boor

booster /ˈbustɚ/ n
lanceur
The first stage of a multistage rocket

booster dose n
rappel
dose of an antigen designed to strengthen immunity after an earlier immunizing dose

boot /but/ /buːt/ /bʉːt/ /bʏːt/ [buːt] n
botte bottine
heavy shoe that covers part of the leg
copie pirate
bootleg recording

boot /but/ /buːt/ /bʉːt/ /bʏːt/ [buːt] v
botter
to kick
déconnecter
computing: to eject from an online service
expulser
to forcibly eject
vomir
to vomit
démarrer amorcer
to start a system

boot loader n
bootloader
A program that initiates the bootstrap process

boot sector n
secteur d’amorçage
segment of a storage medium that holds data used to boot

booted eagle n
aigle botté
Hieraaetus pennatus

booted warbler n
hypolaïs bottée
Iduna caligata

bootee /ˈbuːti/ n
bottillon
shoe cover

booth /buːð/ /buːθ/ n
box
an enclosed table with seats, as in a diner or café
cabine guérite
an enclosure just big enough to accommodate one standing person
stand échoppe
a small stall for the display and sale of goods

bootleg adj
[[non-]]officiel
illegally produced, transported or sold

bootlegger n
bootlegger trafiquant
illegal trader

bootlicker n
lèche-bottes
person who behaves in a servile or obsequious manner

bootmaker n
bottier
a maker of boots, a cobbler

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ n
amorçage
the process by which the operating system of a computer is loaded into its memory
languette tirant
a loop at the top of a boot to help in pulling it on
tremplin
a means of advancing oneself or accomplishing something

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ v
amorcer lancer se débrouiller
se débrouiller
to help (oneself) without the aid of others

booty /ˈbuːti/ n
butin dépouille
plunder
fesses cul postérieur séant
The buttocks
plan cul
A person considered as sexual partner or sex object

booze /buːz/ n
bibine
any alcoholic beverage

boracic adj
boracique borique
Relating to borax
fauché fauchée
penniless

borage /ˈbɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
bourrache bourrache officinale
Borago officinalis

borate n
borate
salt of boric acid

borax n
borax
crystalline salt
(chemistry) Na2B4O7

borborigmus /bɔːbəˈɹɪɡməs/ n
borborygme
rumbling sound

borborygmus /bɔːbəˈɹɪɡməs/ n
borborygme
the rumbling sounds in the intestines

border /ˈboɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔːdə/ /ˈbɔːɹdɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹdɚ] n
bord bordure
the outer edge of something
bordure
a decorative strip around the edge of something
frontière
the line or frontier area separating various territories
parterre plate-bande
a strip of ground in which ornamental plants are grown

border /ˈboɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔːdə/ /ˈbɔːɹdɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹdɚ] v
border
(transitive) to lie on, or adjacent to a border
délimiter
(transitive) to put a border on something

border control n
contrôle aux frontières contrôle frontalier
regulation of movement of people, animals or goods across a border

border guard n
garde-frontière
a person assigned to watch, protect or control the frontier between two sovereign states
police frontalière
a national agency that enforces the security of the country's national borders

bordereau n
bordereau
a statement with listing

bordering adj
limitrophe
having a common boundary or border

borderland n
marche
land near a border

borderline adj
limite

borderpost n
poste-frontière

bordure /ˈboɹ.djʊɹ/ /ˈboɹ.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈbɔː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈbɔːdjʊə/ /ˈbɔːd͡ʒə/ /ˈbɔːɹdjʊɹ/ /ˈbɔːɹd͡ʒɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹ.d͡ʒɚ] n
bordure
contrasting border round a shield

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
mascaret
sudden and rapid flow of tide

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ v
ennuyer barber
to inspire boredom
percer
to make a hole

boreal /ˈbɔɹi.əl/ /ˈbɔːɹɪəl/ adj
boréal
relating to the north

boreal chickadee n
mésange à tête brune
Poecile hudsonicus

boreas n
aquilon borée

bored /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ adj
ennuyé
suffering from boredom

boredom /ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ /ˈbɔː.dəm/ n
ennui
state of being bored

borhani n
Borhani
Drink

boric adj
boracique borico- borique
pertaining to the element boron

boric acid n
acide borique
White crystalline solid soluble as a weak acid

boride n
borure
any binary compound of boron and a more electropositive element
the B3− anion

boring /ˈboə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈboɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈboː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɔː.ɹɪŋ/ adj
ennuyeux ennuyant barbant
causing boredom or tiredness

born /boɹn/ /bɔːn/ /bɔːɹn/ [bo̞ɹn] adj
né
given birth to

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth adj
né avec une cuillère d'argent dans la bouche
born rich or in a wealthy family

born-again adj
de nouveau rené à nouveau
renewed commitment to Jesus Christ

borne /boən/ /boɹn/ /boːɹn/ /bɔːn/ [bo̞ɹn] adj
porté supporté
carried, supported

boromagnesite n
boromagnésite

boron /ˈbɔːˌɹɒn/ n
bore
chemical element

borophene n
borophène

borough /ˈbɝ.oʊ/ /ˈbʌ.ɹə/ /ˈbʌɹ.oʊ/ n
arrondissement
municipal borough

borreliosis n
borréliose

borrow /ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈbɔɹ.oʊ/ v
emprunter
receive temporarily
copy a word from another language
retenir emprunter
in a subtraction

borrowed scenery n
paysage emprunté
principle of incorporating background landscape into the composition of a garden

borrower /ˈbɑɹoʊɚ/ /ˈbɔɹəʊə/ n
emprunteur emprunteuse
one who borrows

borscht /bɔɹʃt/ /bɔːʃt/ n
bortsch borsch
beetroot soup

borzoi /ˈbɔɹ.zɔɪ/ /ˈbɔː.zɔɪ/ n
barzoï lévrier russe
breed of dog

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ adj
intime
in a very close relationship

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ n
sein
chest, breast

bosom friend n
ami intime amie intime
very close friend

boson /ˈboʊ.zɒn/ /ˈbəʊ.zɒn/ n
boson
particle

boss /bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/ n
boss
enemy in video game
chef patron
term of address to a man
leader, head of an organised team
patron chef
supervisor
person in charge
clé de voûte
architecture: knob or protrusion

boss around v
mener à la baguette
to act in a bossy manner

bossa nova /ˈbɒsə ˈnəʊvə/ n
bossa nova
dance
music

bossage n
bossage
rough, unfinished stone block

bossy /ˈbɑsi/ /ˈbɒsi/ /ˈbɒsɪ/ /ˈbɔsi/ adj
autoritaire
tending to give orders to others

bot /bɑt/ /bɒt/ n
bot robot
a piece of software for doing repetitive tasks

botanical adj
botanique
Of or pertaining to botany

botanical garden n
jardin botanique
a place where a variety of plants are grown for scientific reasons

botanist /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/ [ˈbɒt.n̩.ɪst] n
botaniste
a person engaged in botany

botanize /ˈbɒtənaɪz/ v
botaniser
do the work of a botanist

botany /-nɪ/ /ˈbɑt.ni/ /ˈbɑt.ə.ni/ /ˈbɒt.ni/ /ˈbɒt.ə.ni/ n
botanique
scientific study of plants

botch /bɑt͡ʃ/ /bɒt͡ʃ/ n
bidouillage
An action, job, or task that has been performed very badly

botch /bɑt͡ʃ/ /bɒt͡ʃ/ v
bâcler rater
to do something without skill, without care, or clumsily
rater saccager
to perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner

botch up v
bousiller gâter
ruin, mess up

botched adj
gâché
clumsily made or repaired

botfly n
œstre
insect

both /boʊlθ/ /boʊθ/ /bəʊθ/ [bɜʊ̯θ] determiner
les deux tous les deux tout deux
each of two; one and the other

both … and conjunction
aussi bien … que

bother /ˈbɑðɚ/ /ˈbɒðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ interjection
zut mince
mild expression of annoyance/irritation

bother /ˈbɑðɚ/ /ˈbɒðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ v
bâdrer
to take the trouble, to trouble oneself to do something
daigner se donner la peine
to do something which is of negligible inconvenience
déranger embêter gêner bâdrer
to annoy, to disturb, to be troublesome to

botnet /ˈbɒtnɛt/ n
botnet
collection of compromised computers

botrytic adj
botrytique

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ n
bouteille
container
contents of such a container
figuratively: alcohol
culot
nerve, courage

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ v
embouteiller mettre en bouteille
seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption
nourrir au biberon
feed (an infant) baby formula
se dégonfler
refrain from doing (something) at the last moment because of a sudden loss of courage

bottle cap n
capsule
closure used to seal bottles

bottle deposit n
consigne
monetary deposit

bottle episode /ˈbɑtəl ˈɛpəˌsoʊd/ /ˈbɒtəl ˈɛpɪsəʊd/ [-ɾəl-] n
épisode bouteille
episode of a television series designed to be inexpensive

bottle opener n
décapsuleur ouvre-bouteille
device to open bottles removing the cap

bottle out v
craquer dégonfler
to fail to perform a promised or planned action due to lack of courage or nerve

bottle up v
embouteiller
to prevent enemy vessels of leaving an anchorage
to put into bottles
réprimer enfouir
to keep suppressed and hidden

bottled water n
eau en bouteille eau embouteillée
drinking water sold in a bottle

bottleneck n
goulet d'étranglement goulot
part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome
goulot goulot de bouteille tête de bouteille
neck of a bottle

bottlenose dolphin n
dauphin à gros nez grand dauphin tursiops
species of dolphin

bottom /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈbɒtəm/ n
derrière cul arrière-train popotin potron séant
euphemistic: buttocks or anus
fond bas dessous
lowest part
passif enculé
gay sexual slang: penetrated partner in sex

bottom bracket n
axe de pédalier

bottom feeder n
poisson de fond
a fish or other aquatic creature that feeds off the bottom of its habitat; a flatfish

bottom line n
résultat net
final balance
résumé
summary or result

bottom quark n
quark bottom
bottom quark

bottom surgery n
chirurgie du bas
sex reassignment surgery

bottom the house v
nettoyer du sol au plafond
clean a house extremely thoroughly

bottom-most adj
tout en bas
at or nearest to the bottom

bottomless /ˈbaɾəmlɪs/ /ˈbɒtəm.ləs/ adj
cul nu cul-nu les fesses à l'air
naked from the waist down
insondable
extremely deep

bottomless pit n
abîme
endless resource or supply
hell
puits sans fond
person with boundless appetite; entity or problem which consumes endless resources

bottomonium n
bottomonium
meson

bottomry n
bodinerie bomerie

bottoms up interjection
cul sec à fond
Cheers!

botulinum toxin n
toxine botulique
neurotoxic protein produced by Clostridium botulinum

botulism /ˈbɑ.t͡ʃəˌlɪz.əm/ /ˈbɒt.jʊl.ɪz.əm/ n
botulisme
medical condition

botvinya n
botvinia
a type of soup

boubou n
boubou
flowing wide-sleeved robe

bougainvillea /ˌboʊ.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbu.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.ɪ.ə/ n
bougainvillier bougainvillée
flower

bough /baʊ/ n
branche
firm (and often larger) branch of a tree

bouillabaisse /-ˌbɛs/ /ˈbujəˌbeɪs/ /ˈbuːjəˌbeɪs/ /ˌbujəˈbeɪs/ /ˌbuːjəˈbeɪs/ n
bouillabaisse
type of fish stew or soup from Provence

bouillon /ˈbuˌjɑn/ /ˈbuː.jɒn/ /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/ /ˈbʊljən/ /ˈbʊlˌjɑn/ n
bouillon
a clear seasoned broth

bouillon cube n
bouillon cube
cube

boulder /ˈboʊldɚ/ /ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/ n
rocher boulder
large mass of stone

boules n
boules pétanque
game played with metal balls

bouleutes n
bouleute
counsellor

boulevard /ˈbuː.ləˌvɑːd/ /ˈbʊləvɑɹd/ n
boulevard
broad, landscaped thoroughfare

boulevardier /ˌbu-/ /ˌbʊləvɑɹˈdjeɪ/ /ˌbʊləvɑɹˈdɪɹ/ n
boulevardier boulevardière
a man who frequents the boulevards

bounce /baʊns/ n
rebond
change of direction of motion after hitting an obstacle
movement up and down

bounce /baʊns/ v
rebondir
to move quickly up and down

bounced cheque n
chèque en bois

bouncer /ˈbaʊn.sə/ /ˈboʊn.sɚ/ n
videur
member of security personnel

bouncing castle /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkæsəl/ /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkɑːsəl/ n
jeu gonflable château gonflable
inflatable structure on which children jump and play

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ adj
obligé tenu
obliged to

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ n
borne
mathematics: value greater (or smaller) than a given set
frontière borne
boundary, border of territory
bond saut
sizeable jump

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ v
délimiter entourer
to surround a territory
bondir sauter
to leap

bound morpheme n
morphème lié
type of morpheme

bound variable n
variable liée
variable that has an allocated storage location

boundary /ˈbaʊndəɹi/ /ˈbaʊndɹi/ n
frontière
(topology) the set of points in the closure, not belonging to the interior
frontière limite
dividing line or location between two areas
limites
bounds, confines, or limits between immaterial things

bounded /ˈbaʊndɪd/ adj
borné
type of set

bounded function n
fonction bornée
function

boundless adj
illimité
without bounds, unbounded

bounteous /ˈbaʊntiəs/ /ˈbaʊnʃəs/ adj
généreux
inclined to be generous

bounty /ˈbaʊn(t)i/ /ˈbaʊnti/ n
don
something given liberally
prime
money paid to a person when becoming a member of the armed forces, or as a reward for some service therein
reward for some specific act

bounty hunter n
chasseur de primes
person who catches criminals in return for a reward

bouquet /boʊˈkeɪ/ /buˈkeɪ/ n
bouquet
bunch of flowers
scent of wine

bouquet garni n
bouquet garni
bouquet garni

bourbon /bɔː(ɹ)bən/ /bɜː(ɹ)bən/ /ˈbʊə(ɹ)bən/ n
bourbon
whiskey

bourgeois /bʊɹʒˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ /ˈbʊəʒ.wɑː/ adj
bourgeois
of or relating to the middle class
conventional, conservative and materialistic
of or relating to capitalist exploitation

bourgeois /bəɹˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ /bəːˈdʒɔɪs/ n
gaillarde petit-romain
9-point type

bourgeois /bʊɹʒˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ /ˈbʊəʒ.wɑː/ n
bourgeois bourgeoise
individual member of the middle class

bourgeoisie /ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ n
bourgeoisie
class

bourgeoisify /bɔː(ɹ)ʒˈwɑːzifaɪ/ /bʊə(ɹ)ʒˈwɑːzifaɪ/ v
embourgeoiser
to make bourgeois

bourrée n
bourrée
a baroque dance of French origin

boustrophedon /ˌbuːstɹəˈfiːdən/ n
boustrophédon
writing that is alternately right-to-left and left-to-right

boutique /boʊˈtik/ /buːˈtiːk/ n
boutique
a small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like

boutonniere /ˌbuːtənˈiːɚ/ /ˌbuːtənˈjɛɹ/ n
boutonnière
flower worn in buttonhole

bouzouki /buːˈzuːki/ /bəˈzuːki/ n
bouzouki
lute

bovarysm n
bovarisme bovarysme
anxiety to escape from an unsatisfactory social or sentimental condition

bovid /ˈboʊvɪd/ n
bovidé
an animal of Bovidae

bovine /ˈboʊ.vɪn/ /ˈboʊˌvaɪn/ /ˈboʊˌvin/ /ˈbəʊ.vaɪn/ adj
bovin
of, relating to or resembling cattle

bovine /ˈboʊ.vɪn/ /ˈboʊˌvaɪn/ /ˈboʊˌvin/ /ˈbəʊ.vaɪn/ n
bovin
animal like cattle, buffalo, bison

bovine spongiform encephalopathy n
encéphalopathie spongiforme bovine
bovine spongiform encephalopathy

bow /baʊ/ n
révérence
gesture made by bending forward at the waist
proue étrave
front of a boat or ship

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ n
arc
bend in a rod or planar surface
arc arc à flèches archet
weapon used for shooting arrows
archet arc
rod used for playing stringed instruments

bow /baʊ/ v
faire une révérence s'incliner
to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
courber
to bend a thing
fléchir courber
to become bent

bow and arrow /ˈbəʊ ən(d) ˈæɹəʊ/ n
arc et flèche
weapon

bow and scrape /ˌbaʊ ən ˈskɹeɪp/ v
caresser dans le sens du poil cirer les pompes lécher le cul passer de la pommade
behave in a servile, obsequious, or excessively polite manner

bow down /baʊ ˈdaʊn/ v
s’incliner
to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference

bow grip n
poucette poussette
section of grippy material

bow maker n
archetier
one who manufactures bows for musical instruments
facteur d'arc
one who manufactures bows for use in archery

bow out /baʊ aʊt/ v
incliner tirer sa révérence
To resign, or leave

bow saw n
scie à archet
for tree trunks, Swede saw
sciotte
woodworking saw

bow shock /ˈbaʊʃɑk/ n
onde de shock
astronomy

bow-wow interjection
mouarf ouah ouah
sound of a dog barking

bowdlerize /ˈbaʊd.ləɹˌaɪz/ /ˈbaʊd.ləˌɹaɪz/ v
expurger censurer
to remove or alter parts of a text considered offensive

bowel /baʊl/ /ˈbaʊ.əl/ n
boyaux
intestines, entrails
entrailles
interior of something
seat of pity or gentler emotions
gros intestin
large intestine

bowel movement n
défécation
discharge of feces
fèces
feces thus produced

bowel obstruction n
occlusion intestinale
obstruction of the intestines

bowels /baʊ.əlz/ n
boyaux entrailles
intestines

bower /baʊ.əɹ/ /baʊəɹ/ /bəʊ.əɹ/ /bəʊəɹ/ n
boudoir
a woman's bedroom or private apartments, especially in a medieval castle

bower bird n
jardinier
Australasian bird

bowhead n
baleine boréale
Balaena mysticetus

bowl /boʊl/ /bɐʉl/ /bəʊl/ [boɫ] [bɒʊɫ] n
bol
container for food

bowl a googly v
poser une colle prendre de court
to require a quick reaction from by doing something unexpected

bowl cut n
coupe au bol
haircut

bowleg n
genu varum jambe arquée
leg that curves outward from the knee

bowler hat n
chapeau melon
hard round black felt hat

bowlful n
bolée
amount that a bowl will hold

bowline /ˈboʊ lɪn/ /ˈbəʊ lɪn/ n
nœud de chaise bouline
knot

bowling /ˈboʊlɪŋ/ /ˈbəʊlɪŋ/ [ˈbɒʊɫɪŋ] n
bowling
a game played by rolling a ball down an alley

bowling alley n
allée de bowling bowling salle de quilles
a building which contains bowling lanes

bowling ball n
boule de quille
ball for bowling

bowls /boʊlz/ /bəʊlz/ n
boulingrin
precision sport

bowmaking n
archèterie

bowser n
camion-citerne
fuel transport vehicle
water transport vehicle
pompe pompe à essence
fuel pump

bowsprit /ˈbəʊspɹɪt/ n
beaupré
spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel

bowstring /ˈboʊstɹɪŋ/ /ˈbəʊstɹɪŋ/ n
corde
string of an archer's bow

bowtie /boʊˈtaɪ/ /bəʊˈtaɪ/ adj
nœud papillon
shaped like a bow-tie

bowtie /boʊˈtaɪ/ /bəʊˈtaɪ/ n
nœud papillon nœud pap'
necktie shaped like a bow

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ n
boutique cheminée salle de jeu
(slang, vulgar) the vagina
boîte
compartment or receptacle for receiving items
boîte caisse
cuboid space; container
as much as fills a box
boîtier tour
computer, or the case in which it is housed
cadre encadré
rectangular border around an image, text, etc.
case
small area on a document for a tick mark
case caisse
compartment of an item of furniture
coquille protège-sexe
(cricket) hard protector for the genitals
guérite
small rectangular shelter
loge
compartment to sit inside
lucarne téloche télé
(slang) television
buis
shrub or tree of the genus Buxus
coup de poing
blow with the fist

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ v
cacher
(architecture) to enclose with boarding, lathing, etc.
emboîter mettre en boîte
to place inside a box
boxer
to fight against (a person) in a boxing match
to strike with the fists
to participate in boxing

box calf n
box-calf
calfskin

box in v
emboîter
enclose by drawing a box around

box jellyfish n
méduse-boîte
box jellyfish

box office /ˈbɑksˌɑfɪs/ /ˈbɑksˌɔfɪs/ /ˈbɒksˌɒfɪs/ n
guichet billetterie
ticket office

box plot n
boîte à moustaches
graphical summary of data

box seat n
siège
seat

box spring n
sommier
frame of spiral springs

box the compass /bɒks ðə ˈkʌmpəs/ v
virer de bord
To make a complete reversal

box tree n
buis
tree of the genus Buxus

box wine n
caisse-outre cubi
wine that is sealed in a plastic bladder

boxer /ˈbɑksɚ/ /ˈbɒksə/ n
boxer boxeur
breed of dog
boxeur boxer
participant in a boxing match

boxer shorts n
caleçon
underwear

boxfish n
poisson-coffre
fish of the family Ostraciidae

boxful n
boîte
as much as a box will hold

boxing /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ n
boxe pugilat
the sport of boxing

boxing glove n
gant de boxe
padded mitten worn in boxing

boxing ring n
ring de boxe
a space, in which a boxing match is fought

boxwood n
buis
Buxus sempervirens

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ n
boy
historical: non-white male servant
gars garçon
male of any age, used as a friendly diminutive
garçon
young male
adult male found attractive
garçon boy
male servant
garçon gars
male friend

boy band n
boys band
pop group whose members are all young men

boy next door n
garçon d’à côté
regular boy

boy scout n
scout
male member of the Scout Movement

boy's name n
nom de fils
name given to a male

boyar /bəʊˈjɑː/ /ˈbɔɪɑː/ /ˈbəʊjɑː/ n
boyard boïard barine barynia
rank of aristocracy

boyau /ˈbwɑːjəʊ/ /ˈbɔɪəʊ/ n
boyau
passage connecting two trenches

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ n
boycott boycottage
the act of boycotting

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ v
boycotter
to abstain from dealing with a person or organisation as a protest

boycotter n
boycotteur boycotteuse
someone who engages in a boycott

boyfriend /ˈbɔɪfɹənd/ /ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/ n
ami copain
male friend
ami copain petit ami chum mec petit copain
male partner in a romantic relationship

boyish /ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/ adj
garçon
like a boy

boykin /ˈbɔɪkən/ /ˈbɔɪkɪn/ n
garçonnet
a little boy

boymode n
boymode

boymode v
boymoder

boys will be boys proverb
il faut que jeunesse se passe
boys are mischievous by nature

boysenberry /ˈbɔɪzn̩ˌbɛɹi/ adj
couleur de mûre de Boysen mûre de Boysen
fruit colour

boysenberry /ˈbɔɪzn̩ˌbɛɹi/ n
mûre de Boysen
berry

boyshorts n
garçonne shorty
underwear

bra /bɹæ/ /bɹɑː/ n
soutien-gorge soutif brassière
brassiere

brace /bɹeɪs/ n
doublé
two goals in one game
fiche
structural piece used for support, often diagonal
paire couple
a pair
toise
measure of length representing a person's outstretched arms

brace /bɹeɪs/ v
brasser
to swing round the yards
consolider fortifier
to furnish with braces; to support; to prop
retenir
to prepare for something bad

bracelet /ˈbɹeɪslət/ /ˈbɹeɪslɪt/ n
bracelet
a band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament
strap of a wristwatch

braces /ˈbɹeɪsɪz/ n
appareil dentaire appareil appareil orthodontique faux-palais
device for straightening teeth

brachial /ˈbreɪkɪəl/ /ˈbrækɪəl/ adj
brachial
pertaining or belonging to the arm

brachial plexus n
plexus brachial

brachialis n
brachial brachial antérieur
muscle that flexes the elbow joint

brachiation n
brachiation
movement by swinging arms between holds

brachiator n
brachiateur

brachiosaur n
brachiosaure
dinosaur of the genus Brachiosaurus

brachiosaurus n
brachiosaure
herbivorous dinosaur

brachistochrone n
brachistochrone

brachy- prefix
brachy-
short

brachylogy /bræˈkɪl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
brachylogie
concise speech

brachyology n
brachylogie
abbreviated expression

brachytherapy /ˌbrækiˈθɛrəpi/ n
curiethérapie
type of radiotherapy

brachyuran /ˌbɹæk.iˈju.ɹən/ /ˌbɹæk.iˈjʊə.ɹən/ adj
brachyurien
of or pertaining to crabs

bracken /ˈbɹækən/ n
ptéridium
any of several coarse ferns

brackish /ˈbɹækɪʃ/ adj
saumâtre
slightly salty

brackish water n
eau saumâtre
water whose salinity falls between that of fresh water and that of seawater

braconid n
braconide
any species of the family Braconidae

braconniere /ˌbɹækənˈjɛɚ/ n
braconnière

bract n
bractée
leaf or leaf-like structure

bradycardia /bɹeɪ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/ /bɹæ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/ /bɹæ.dɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ n
bradycardie
condition of having a slow heartbeat

bradyon n
bradyon
tardyon

brag /bɹæɡ/ n
brag
card game

brag /bɹæɡ/ v
vanter fanfaronner
to boast

braggadocio /bɹaɡaˈdoːt͡ʃo/ /ˌbɹæ.ɡəˈdəʊ.t͡ʃəʊ/ /ˌbɹæɡ.əˈdoʊ.ʃiˌoʊ/ n
fanfaronnade
empty boasting

braggart /ˈbɹæɡɑːt/ /ˈbɹæɡɚt/ n
hâbleur fanfaron vantard bravache fier-à-bras matamore
one who constantly brags or boasts

bragger n
vantard
person who brags

bragging /ˈbɹæɡ.ɪŋ/ n
fanfaronnade
the act of one who brags

bragging rights n
droit de se vanter
the prerogative to praise oneself

brahmin /ˈbɹɑːmɪn/ n
brahmane
caste

braid /bɹeɪd/ n
galon
sudden movement
tresse
stranded wire composed of a number of smaller wires
tresse natte
hairstyle
weave of three or more strands

braid /bɹeɪd/ v
tresser natter
to intertwine

braille /ˈbɹaɪ/ /ˈbɹeɪl/ n
braille Braille
system of writing using raised dots

brain /bɹeɪn/ n
cerveau
person providing intelligence
cerveau cervelle encéphale
organ
cerveau tête
intelligent person
processeur
part of computer

brain cancer n
cancer du cerveau
cancer of the brain

brain cell n
cellule du cerveau
cell in brain

brain damage n
lésion cérébrale
injury to the brain

brain death n
mort cérébrale
irreversible cessation of brain activity

brain drain n
fuite des cerveaux exode des cerveaux
emigration of educated people

brain fart n
trou de mémoire
something ill-considered

brain mushroom n
fausse morille
fungus

brain stem n
tronc cérébral
part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum

brain surgeon n
neurochirurgien
someone who does brain surgery

brain surgery n
neurochirurgie
surgery

brain tumor n
tumeur au cerveau tumeur cérébrale
an intracranial growth of abnormal and uncontrolled cell division

brain-dead /ˈbɹeɪnˌdɛd/ adj
en état de mort cérébrale
in medicine: having irreversible cessation of brain activity

brain-teaser n
casse-tête
a complex riddle or puzzle

brain-washing n
lavage de cerveau
form of indoctrination

braincase n
boîte crânienne
the part of the skull containing the brain

brainchild /ˈbɹeɪn.tʃaɪld/ n
création
creation

brainiac /ˈbɹeɪniæk/ n
grosse tête
a very intelligent and usually studious, erudite person

brainless adj
sans cervelle
unintelligent; having little or no common sense

brains /bɹeɪnz/ n
cervelle
(informal) intelligence, aptitude
as food

brainstorming n
brainstorming remue-méninge
method of problem solving

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ v
bourrer le crâne décerveler laver le cerveau
to affect one's mind

braise /bɹeɪz/ v
braiser
To cook in a small amount of liquid

brake /bɹeɪk/ n
bringuebale
nautical: handle of pump
frein
device used to slow or stop a vehicle
something that slows or stops an action
brisoir broie
tool for crushing and beating flax or hemp
cintreuse plieuse
type of machine for bending sheet metal

brake /bɹeɪk/ v
freiner
to operate brakes
to be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking
macquer
to bruise and crush

brake assembly n
pièces de driction
the collective replacement parts used to repair an automobile's worn down brakes

brake fluid n
liquide de frein
hydraulic fluid

brake pad n
patin patin de freins plaquette de frein
friction element in a disc brake

brake pedal n
pédale de frein
the pedal in a vehicle which operates the brakes

braking /ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/ n
freinage
applying of brakes

braking distance n
distance de freinage
braking distance

brambling n
pinson du Nord
bird

bran /ˈbɹæn/ n
son
outside layer of a grain

branch /bɹænt͡ʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ /bɹɑːnʃ/ n
affluent
creek or stream which flows into a larger river
branche
area in business or of knowledge, research
part that divides like the branch of a tree
line of family descent
branche rameau
woody part of a tree arising from the trunk
branchement conditionnel
computer architecture: conditional sequence of code
succursale filiale
location of an organization with several locations

branch /bɹænt͡ʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ /bɹɑːnʃ/ v
brancher
to jump to a different location in a program, especially as the result of a conditional statement

branch line n
embranchement
non-through line

branch off v
bifurquer fourcher
to diverge into two or more separate paths

branchial /ˈbɹæŋ.ki.əl/ adj
branchial
of, pertaining to or resembling gills

branchy adj
branchu
having many branches

brand /bɹænd/ n
marque
a specific product, service, or provider so distinguished
name, symbol, logo
mark made by burning
style
style, manner
tison
burning wood, ember

brand /bɹænd/ v
cataloguer flétrir
stigmatize
flétrir
burn the flesh
graver
impress on the memory or senses
marquer
mark with proof of ownership

brand loyalty n
fidélité à la marque
positive feelings towards a brand and dedication to purchase from it

brand new /ˈbɹæn.n(j)uː/ /ˈbɹænd ˌn(j)uː/ adj
flambant neuf
utterly new

brandade n
brandade
puree of salted cod, olive oil, and milk

branding iron n
fer à marquer
bent piece of metal

brandish /ˈbɹændɪʃ/ v
brandir
to move a weapon

brandy /ˈbɹændi/ n
eau-de-vie brandy cognac
liquor

brane /bɹeɪn/ n
brane
hypothetical object

brant /bɹænt/ n
bernarche
wild geese of the genus Branta

bras d'honneur /ˌbɹɑ dɑˈnɝ/ /ˌbɹɑː dɒˈnɜː/ n
bras d'honneur
obscene gesture

brash /bɹæʃ/ adj
agressif culotté gonflé irréfléchi

brashness n
culot toupet
characteristic of being brash

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ adj
couleur de laiton
of colour of brass

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ n
cuivres
class of wind instruments
douille
spent shell casings
en laiton
made of brass (attributive use)
galonnés
high-ranking military officers
laiton
alloy of copper and zinc

brass band n
fanfare
group of musicians who play brass instruments

brass instrument n
cuivre
musical instrument

brass knuckles n
poing américain
weapon which reinforces the fist

brasserie n
brasserie
type of restaurant

brassic /ˈbɹæsɪk/ adj
brassique
of or relating to brassicas

brassica /ˈbɹæs.ɪ.kə/ n
brassique
cabbage family

brat /bɹat/ /bɹæt/ n
garnement morveux mal élevé mal élevée morveuse peste
a selfish, spoiled, or unruly child

bratwurst n
crépinette
A small pork sausage

bravado /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/ /bɹɑːˈvɑːdoʊ/ n
bravade
a show of defiance or courage

brave /bɹeɪv/ adj
courageux
strong in the face of fear

brave new world n
meilleur des mondes
ambitious, often utopian, vision of the future

bravely /ˈbɹeɪvli/ adv
bravement
in a brave manner

bravery /ˈbɹeɪv.ə.ɹi/ /ˈbɹeɪv.ɹi/ n
courage
being brave

bravo /bɹɑˈvoʊ/ /bɹɑːˈvəʊ/ /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ /ˈbɹɑːvəʊ/ interjection
bravo
interjection

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ n
bagarre rixe baston
disorderly argument or fight

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ v
se bagarrer
to engage in a brawl

brawler n
bagarreur
one who brawls

brawn /bɹɔːn/ n
fromage de tête hure tête fromagée tête marbrée tête pressée
terrine
muscle
physical strength, muscularity
strong muscles

brawny /ˈbɹɔːni/ adj
balaise balèze
characterized by brawn

bray /bɹeɪ/ n
braiment
cry of an ass or donkey

bray /bɹeɪ/ v
braire
to make the cry of a donkey

braze /bɹeɪz/ v
braser
The joining together of two metal pieces, without melting them, using heat and diffusion of a jointing alloy of capillary thickness

brazen /ˈbɹeɪzən/ adj
aigu
sounding harsh and loud
cuivreux
pertaining to, made of, or resembling brass
dur comme de la pierre impénétrable
extremely strong
éhonté brutal grossier
impudent, immodest, or shameless

brazen bull n
taureau d'airain taureau de Phalaris
ancient torture device consisting of a hollow brass bull where victims were imprisoned and burned to death

brazen-faced /ˈbɹeɪ.zənˌfeɪst/ adj
impudent
Impudent

brazenly adv
effrontément
In a brazen manner

brazier /ˈbɹeɪ.zjə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈbɹeɪʒəɹ/ n
brasier braséro mangal
an upright standing or hanging metal bowl used for holding burning coal

brazil nut n
noix du Brésil
nut
noyer du Brésil
tree

brazilwood n
bois-brésil pernambouc
timber tree

breach /bɹiːtʃ/ n
brouille
breaking up of amicable relations
brèche
a gap or opening made by breaking or battering
infraction violation
break of a law or obligation

breach of contract n
rupture de contrat
failure to perform

breach of promise n
violation de promesse de mariage
tort of withdrawing a promise to marry

breach of trust n
abus de confiance

bread /bɹɛd/ n
blé fric
slang: money
pain
baked dough made from cereals
countable: any variety of bread
food, sustenance, support of life, in general

bread /bɹɛd/ v
paner
to bread

bread and circuses /-iz/ /-kɪ.səz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsəː.kəs.əz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsɚ.kə.səz/ n
du pain et des jeux
food and entertainment provided by the state

bread knife n
couteau à pain
knife designed to cut bread

bread maker n
robot boulanger machine à pain
household appliance which makes bread

bread roll n
petit pain
miniature round loaf of bread

bread-and-butter letter n
lettre de château
short letter

breadbox /ˈbɹɛd.bɑks/ /ˈbɹɛd.bɒks/ n
panetière
a container for storing bread

breadcrumb /ˈbɹɛdˌkrʌm/ n
fil d'Ariane
trail of hyperlinks
miette panure miette de pain
tiny piece of bread

breadfruit /ˈbɹɛdfɹuːt/ n
arbre à pain artocarpe artocarpus
tree
fruit à pain
fruit

breadstick n
gressin grissini
slender loaf of crisp bread

breadwinner /ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/ n
soutien de famille gagne-pain pain
primary income-earner in a household

break /bɹeɪk/ /bɹiːk/ [bɹ(ʷ)eɪ̯k] n
aube
beginning of morning
casse
instance of breaking something into pieces
changement
change in weather
entracte
interval between two parts of performance
espace ouverture
physical space that opens up in something or between two things
pause
rest or pause, usually from work
temporary split in romantic relationship
évasion
act of escaping

break /bɹeɪk/ /bɹiːk/ [bɹ(ʷ)eɪ̯k] v
battre
to do better than a record
bourriner
gaming: to design or make a powerful, unbalancing but legal move
briser
to cause a person to lose spirit or will
to cause to no longer bar
casser
to demulsify
of a wave, to collapse into a surf
to change a steady state abruptly
billiards: to make the first shot
casser briser rompre
transitive: to separate into (to cause to end up in) two or more pieces
casser fracturer
intransitive, of a bone: to crack
transitive: to cause (a bone) to crack
casser mettre en panne
transitive: to cause to stop functioning
contre-attaquer riposter
to counter-attack
diviser
to divide (money) into smaller units
débourrer
to turn an animal into a beast of burden
déconnecter rompre
to end a connection
dégrader
to reduce the military rank of
faire une pause
to interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily
muer
outrepasser casser
transitive: to do that which is forbidden by (something)
passer
to cause a habit to no longer exist
publier révéler
to disclose or make known an item of news
rattraper
to interrupt a fall
ruiner
to ruin financially
se briser se casser se rompre
intransitive: to separate into (to end up in) two or more pieces
se casser tomber en panne
intransitive: to stop functioning properly or altogether

break a lance v
rompre une lance
to take a stand

break a leg interjection
bonne merde je te dis merde ! merde !
expression of best wishes to a performer

break a sweat v
broncher sourciller
to put effort into something
commencer à transpirer se mettre à transpirer
to start sweating

break bad /bɹeɪk bæd/ /bɹæɪ̯k bæːd/ v
mal tourner
to go wrong, to turn toward immorality or crime

break bread v
rompre le pain
eat a meal, especially shared
take part in Holy Communion

break camp v
décamper lever le camp
pack up a campsite and move on

break down v
analyser décomposer
to divide into parts for analysis
craquer
to become unstable or collapse, mentally or otherwise
se décomposer
to decay
tomber en panne
to cease to function; (others than above)
(machine) to stop functioning

break even v
ne pas changer d'un iota
to stay the same
rentrer dans ses frais
to neither gain nor lose money

break in v
casser roder se faire
to make something new function well through use
mater
to tame (a horse or other animal)
pénétrer par effraction fracturer
to enter by force or illicitly

break new ground v
ouvrir de nouvelles voies
To initiate a new venture

break off v
interrompre
(intransitive) to end abruptly

break on the wheel v
rouer
to execute by beating

break one's fast v
déjeuner prendre le petit déjeuner
archaic: to eat breakfast
rompre le jeûne
to conclude any period of fasting by consuming food

break one's word v
manquer à sa parole

break out v
briser
to take or force out by breaking
isoler
to separate from a bundle
montrer
to bring out, use, or present
survenir
to begin suddenly; to emerge in a certain condition
s’évader échapper
to escape, especially forcefully or defiantly

break point n
balle de break
situation in which if the receiver wins the next point, (s)he will win the game

break ranks v
rompre les rangs
to break a military designation
se désolidariser
to publicly renounce affiliation

break someone's balls v
casser les couilles les casser
to irritate someone

break someone's heart v
briser le cœur
to cause a person to feel grief or sadness

break the Internet v
briser l'Internet
to literally break the Internet

break the Sabbath v
profaner le sabbat violer le sabbat
to break the Sabbath

break the bank v
casser sa tirelire
exhaust one's financial resources
faire sauter la banque
win all the money that is available to be paid

break the deadlock v
ouvrir la marque
score the first goal

break the fourth wall v
briser le quatrième mur
direct communication with the viewer or reader

break the ice /ˈbɹeɪk ði ˈaɪs/ v
briser la glace
to start to get to know people, by avoiding awkwardness

break through v
percer
to gain popularity

break up v
cesser
to dissolve; to part
couper rompre
transitive: to break or separate into pieces
mettre fin mettre un terme
to stop a fight
rompre casser
to end a relationship
s'interrompre
of a telephone conversation, to cease to be understandable because of a bad connection
se briser se casser se rompre
intransitive: to disintegrate
se disperser
to become disorganised

break water v
perdre les eaux
to lose one's amniotic fluid

break wind v
en lâcher un loufer lâcher lâcher une perle péter
to flatulate

break-even point n
seuil de rentabilité
The point where total costs equal total sales revenue

break-in n
effraction
act of entering to commit an offense

breakable /ˈbɹeɪkəbl/ adj
frangible
able to be broken

breakaway adj
dissident sécessioniste séparatiste
having broken away from a larger unit

breakaway n
échappée
in cycling

breakdance n
breakdance
instance of breakdancing

breakdancing n
breakdance
Style of dance

breakdown /ˈbɹeɪkdaʊn/ n
crise de nerfs crise nerveuse
lapse of mental stability
dégradation
breaking of chemical bonds within a compound
détail
listing or categorization in great detail
panne
failure, particularly mechanical

breaker /ˈbɹeɪkə/ /ˈbɹeɪkɚ/ n
brisant lame
wave
casseur
something that breaks
concasseuse
machine for breaking rocks or coal

breakfast /ˈbreɪkˌfɑːst/ /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ n
petit déjeuner déjeuner
first meal of the day

breakfast /ˈbreɪkˌfɑːst/ /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ v
prendre le petit-déjeuner déjeuner
to eat the morning meal

breakfast bar n
bar de cuisine
raised counter in the kitchen

breakfast cereal n
céréale céréale de petit déjeuner céréales
food made from processed grains

breakfast poutine n
poutine déjeuner

breaking and entering n
entrée par effraction introduction par effraction
crime

breaking news n
édition spéciale nouvelle de dernière heure nouvelle de dernière minute
news that just happened or is happening

breakpoint n
point d'arrêt
(computing) point in a program where operation may be interrupted

breakthrough /ˈbɹeɪk.θɹuː/ adj
capital décisif primordial
characterized by major progress

breakthrough /ˈbɹeɪk.θɹuː/ n
percée avancée
major progress
percée trouée
military advance
(sports) penetration of the opposition defence

breakup /ˈbɹeɪk.ʌp/ n
dégel
ice break-up season
rupture
termination of a friendship or a romantic relationship

breakwater /ˈbɹeɪkˌwɔːtə/ n
brise-lames digue
beach barrier
brise-lames jetée môle
construction in or around a harbour

bream /bɹim/ /bɹiːm/ /bɹɛm/ /bɹɪm/ n
brème
fish of the genus Abramis
brème brème commune
Abramis brama
pageot
marine sparoid fish of the genus Pagellus, and allied genera

breast /bɹɛst/ n
blanc sein
choice cut of meat from poultry or other animals
poitrine cœur
seat of emotions
poitrine poitrail
animal's thorax
poitrine sein
chest
sein poitrine
milk-producing organ

breast augmentation n
augmentation mammaire
cosmetic procedure

breast cancer n
cancer du sein
cancer of the breast

breast implant n
implant mammaire
medical prosthesis

breast ironing n
repassage des seins
pounding and massaging of a pubescent girl's breasts to make them stop developing

breast milk n
lait maternel
milk produced by humans

breast pump n
tire-lait
device used to extract breast milk

breastbone n
sternum
the central narrow bone in the front of the chest

breastfeed /ˈbɹɛs(t)fiːd/ v
allaiter donner la tétée donner le sein
feed a baby milk via the breasts

breastfeeding /ˈbɹɛstˌfidɪŋ/ n
allaitement
activity

breastplate n
cuirasse plastron poitrail
armor
poitrail
horse tack

breaststroke n
brasse
swimming stroke

breastwork n
épaulement
fortification consisting of a breast-high bulwark

breath /bɹɛθ/ n
respiration
act or process of breathing
respiration souffle
single act of breathing in and out
souffle haleine
air expelled from the lungs

breath of fresh air n
bouffée d'oxygène
something relieving, refreshing, or new

breath test n
contrôle de l'alcoolémie contrôle d'alcoolémie
test

breathable adj
respirable
suitable for breathing

breathalyzer n
alcootest éthylomètre éthylotest
a device that measures alcohol in expired air

breathe /bɹið/ /bɹiːð/ v
reprendre son souffle
to stop and catch one's breath
respirer
to exchange gases in similar way
respirer expirer inspirer
to draw air in and out

breathe a word v
ne souffler mot

breathe down someone's neck v
fliquer être sur le dos de quelqu'un
to follow or supervise too closely

breathe easy v
se calmer souffler
relax or feel secure

breathe in v
inhaler inspirer
to inhale

breather /bɹiː.ðə(ɹ)/ n
pause
short break

breathing /ˈbɹiðɪŋ/ /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/ n
respiration
act of respiration

breathlessness n
essoufflement halètement
state of being breathless or out of breath

breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ adj
à couper le souffle époustouflant
stunningly beautiful
époustouflant
very surprising or shocking

breccia /ˈbɹɛt͡ʃ.(i.)ə/ /ˈbɹɛt͡ʃ.(ɪ.)ə/ /ˈbɹɛʃ.i.ə/ n
brèche
rock

breech /bɹiːt͡ʃ/ n
culasse
part of a cannon or other firearm
culotte
Garment that clothes the buttocks

breech birth n
présentation du siège présentation podalique
birth in which the fetus comes feet or knees first

breeches /ˈbɹiː.t͡ʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɪ.t͡ʃɪz/ n
culotte haut-de-chausses
a garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs

breed /bɹiːd/ n
race
race or lineage

breed /bɹiːd/ v
se reproduire
se reproduire engendrer
to sexually produce offspring
élever
to take care of in infancy and through childhood

breeder /ˈbɹiːdɚ/ n
éleveur éleveuse
(professional) plant or animal breeder

breeding /ˈbɹiːdɪŋ/ n
copulation
copulation of animals
insémination
act of inseminating by natural or artificial means
élevage
process through which propagation, growth or development occurs

breeding-ground n
frayère
place where animals breed
pépinière vivier
figuratively

breeze /bɹiːz/ n
brise
a light, gentle wind
gâteau
activity that is easy

breeze-block n
bloc de béton parpaing
building block

breezy /ˈbɹiːzi/ adj
aéré
exposed to the breezes

brent goose n
bernache cravant
small member of the goose family

brethren /ˈbɹɛðɹən/ n
confrères confrérie frères
the body of members

breve /bɹiːv/ /bɹɛv/ n
carrée
double whole note

breviary /ˈbɹiː.və.ɹi/ /ˈbɹiː.vɪ.əɹ.i/ /ˈbɹɛv.i.ɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɹɛv.ɪ.əɹ.i/ n
bréviaire
a book containing prayers and hymns

brevier n
gaillarde petit-texte

brevity /ˈbɹɛvəti/ n
brièveté concision
the quality of being brief in duration
concision laconisme
succinctness; conciseness

brevity is the soul of wit proverb
la brièveté est l’âme de l’esprit
conciseness is essential to witty remarks

brew /bɹuʊ̯/ /bɹuː/ /bɹɪʊ̯/ [bɹʉw] n
breuvage
something brewed

brew /bɹuʊ̯/ /bɹuː/ /bɹɪʊ̯/ [bɹʉw] v
brasser
to make beer
infuser
make tea or coffee

brewer /ˈbɹuː.ə(ɹ)/ n
brasseur brasseuse
someone who brews

brewery /ˈbɹuːəɹi/ n
brasserie
building where beer is produced
company that brews beer

brewing /ˈbɹuːɪŋ/ n
brassage
production of alcoholic beverages

brewmaster n
maître brasseur
person in charge of beer production at a brewery

briar /bɹaɪə/ /ˈbɹaɪɚ/ n
bruyère
white heath

briard n
berger de Brie
dog breed

bribe /bɹaɪb/ n
pot-de-vin dessous-de-table
inducement to a breaking of the rules

bribe /bɹaɪb/ v
corrompre soudoyer pot-de-vin verser
to give a bribe

bribery /ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ n
corruption
making of illegal payment to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions

bribetaker n
concussionnaire
a person who takes bribes

bric-a-brac /ˈbɹɪkəbɹæk/ /ˈbɹɪkəˌbɹæk/ n
bric-à-brac
small ornaments and other miscellaneous items of little value

brick /bɹɪk/ adj
en brique
made of brick(s)

brick /bɹɪk/ n
brique
hardened block used for building
a building material
rouge brique
color
soutien
term for a helpful, reliable person

brick /bɹɪk/ v
bricker briquer
electronics: to render non-functional

brick house n
maison de briques
house or type of construction made of bricks or blocks of masonry

brick red adj
rouge brique
colour

bricklayer n
maçon
craftsman

brickyard n
briqueterie
factory where bricks are produced or distributed

bride /bɹaɪd/ n
mariée jeune mariée
woman in the context of her own wedding

bride price n
prix de la fiancée
sum paid to the family of the bride

bridegroom /ˈbɹaɪdˌɡɹuːm/ n
marié jeune marié futur marié futur époux époux
bridegroom, groom

bridesmaid /ˈbɹaɪdzˌmeɪd/ n
demoiselle d'honneur
woman who attends the bride at a wedding ceremony

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
chevalet
(music, lutherie) piece on string instruments
passerelle pont
(nautical) platform above the upper deck
pont
construction or natural feature that spans a divide
(anatomy) bony ridge of the nose
(computing) device which connects computer buses
(graph theory) edge
pont bridge
(dentistry) replacement for teeth
bridge
card game

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
fondre
music: to transition from one piece or section to another
relier
computing, communication: to connect with a bridge

bridge the gap v
faire la soudure
to serve as or create a connection

bridgeable adj
où un pont est possible
able to be spanned by, or as if by, a bridge
remédiable surmontable
possible to reconcile

bridgehead /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒhɛd/ n
tête de pont
area of ground on the enemy's side of an obstacle
fortification

bridgetender n
pontier
someone who maintains and/or operates a bridge

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ n
bride
headgear for horse

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ v
brider
to put a bridle on
brider refréner
to check, restrain
réagir de manière piquée être susceptible
to show hostility

bridled tern n
Sterne bridée
Onychoprion anaethetus

bridled titmouse n
mésange arlequin
Baeolophus wollweberi

brie /bɹiː/ n
brie
mild French cheese

brief /bɹiːf/ adj
bref
bref court
of short duration

briefcase /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ n
serviette porte-documents portefeuille
case used for carrying documents

briefing /ˈbɹiːfɪŋ/ n
revue
short and concise summary of a situation

briefly /ˈbɹiːfli/ adv
brièvement concisément
in a brief manner

briefs /bɹiːfs/ n
slip bobettes
male underwear

brig /bɹɪɡ/ n
brigantin
two-masted vessel
cachot
naval military jail or guardhouse

brigadier /bɹɪɡəˈdɪɚ/ n
brigadier brigadière
an army rank

brigadier general n
brigadier-général
an officer commanding a brigade

brigand /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd/ n
brigand bandit
bandit

brigandess n
brigande

brigantine /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənˌtaɪn/ /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənˌtin/ n
brigantine
square-rigged foremast with main mast rigged fore-and-aft, sailing vessel

bright /bɹaɪt/ adj
brillant intelligent
having a clear, quick intellect
brillant vivide
of a colour: not muted or pale
clair brillant luisant
emitting much light; visually dazzling
heureux
in good spirits

bright and early /ˌbɹaɪt‿n̩ ˈɜɹli/ /ˌbɹaɪt‿n̩ ˈɜːli/ adv
au chant du coq au petit matin aux aurores de bon matin de bonne heure de grand matin
(very) early in the morning

bright side n
aspect positif bon côté
a consoling aspect of a difficult situation

bright spark n
flèche tête
a clever person

brighten up /ˈbɹaɪtən ʌp/ /ˈbɹaɪ̯ʔn̩ ʌp/ v
éclaircir
to become brighter

brightly /ˈbɹaɪtli/ adv
clairement précisément
in a bright manner

brightness /ˈbɹaɪtnəs/ n
brillance
the quality of being bright
intelligence
intelligence, cleverness
luminosité
perception elicited by the luminance of an object

brightwork /ˈbɹaɪt.wɝk/ n
cuivres

brill /bɹɪl/ n
barbue
Scophthalmus rhombus

brilliancy /ˈbɹɪljənsi/ n
brillance
shining quality

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ adj
brillant
highly intelligent
magnificent or wonderful (primarily UK usage)
of surpassing excellence
of a colour: both light and saturated
shining brightly
of a voice or sound: having a sharp, clear tone

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ n
brillant
hummingbird of the genus Heliodoxa
cut gemstone
perle
4-point type

brilliantly adv
brillamment
in a brilliant manner

brillig n
brilgue
nonce word

brimstone /ˈbɹɪmstoʊn/ /ˈbɹɪmstən/ /ˈbɹɪmstəʊn/ n
citron
butterfly species

brine /bɹaɪn/ n
saumure
salt water

brine /bɹaɪn/ v
saumurer
to preserve food in a salt solution

brine shrimp n
artémie
an aquatic crustacean of the genus Artemia

bring /ˈbɹɪŋ/ v
apporter amener
to transport toward somebody/somewhere

bring about v
accomplir effectuer réaliser
to accomplish
provoquer causer occasionner
to cause to take place

bring back v
faire revenir
to reenact an old rule or law
ramener
to cause to remember something from the past
to revive something dead
ramener rapporter
to fetch something

bring forth v
donner naissance produire
to give birth
générer créer produire
to create, bring into existence
produire
to adduce
to produce, bear as fruit

bring home the bacon v
faire bouillir la marmite faire bouillir la popotte gagner sa vie mettre du pain sur la table
to make a living

bring to a boil v
porter à ébullition
heat something until it reaches boiling point

bring to bear v
appliquer employer
employ to achieve an effect
pointer viser
aim a weapon

bring to heel v
mettre au pas
compel someone to obey

bring to justice v
traduire en justice
cause a person to be brought to trial on offenses

bring to light v
dévoiler mettre au grand jour mettre au jour révéler
expose

bring to one's knees v
mettre à genoux

bring up v
élever
raise or rear children

bring up the rear v
fermer la marche
to be last in a moving line of people

brink /bɹɪŋk/ n
bord lisière
edge

brinkmanship /ˈbɹɪŋk.mən.ʃɪp/ /ˈbɹɪŋk.mənˌʃɪp/ n
stratégie du bord de [[l’]]abyme
pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to take a matter to the brink rather than to concede a point

briny /ˈbɹaɪni/ adj
saumâtre
salty

brioche /briːˈɒʃ/ /ˈbriːɒʃ/ n
brioche
type of bun

briquette /bɹɪˈkɛt/ n
briquette
small brick

brisance /ˈbɹiːzɑ̃s/ n
brisance
shattering effect of the energy released in an explosion

brisk /bɹɪsk/ adj
animé
full of liveliness and activity
stimulant
stimulating or invigorating
vif
full of spirit of life

brisket /ˈbɹɪskɪt/ n
poitrail poitrine
chest of an animal
poitrine
cut of meat

briskly /ˈbɹɪskli/ adv
vivement
fast, quickly, swiftly

bristle /ˈbɹɪstəl/ /ˈbɹɪsəl/ /ˈbɹʌsəl/ n
poil
hair or straw of a brush, broom etc.
soie
stiff or coarse hair

bristle /ˈbɹɪstəl/ /ˈbɹɪsəl/ /ˈbɹʌsəl/ v
se hérisser
to rise or stand erect, like bristle

bristletail n
lépisme poisson d'argent
insect of the order Zygentoma

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ adj
cassant
apt to break or crumble when bending
fragile
able to break or snap easily under stress or pressure

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ n
croquant
confection of caramelized sugar and nuts

brittle bone disease n
maladie des os de verre
osteogenesis imperfecta

brittle star n
ophiure
echinoderms

brittleness n
fragilité
material property

bro /bɹoʊ/ /bɹəʊ/ pronoun
frérot
male comrade or friend; one who shares one’s ideals
used to address a male

broach /bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ v
aborder
begin discussion about
percer un tonneau perforer
make a hole in

broad /bɹoːd/ /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ adj
fort
strongly regional
large
having a specified width

broad /bɹoːd/ /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ n
gonzesse meuf
colloquial term for a woman or girl

broad bean n
fève fèverole
Vicia faba

broad-billed sandpiper n
bécasseau falcinelle
Calidris falcinellus

broad-leaved adj
feuillu
having broad leaves

broad-leaved epiphyllum n
Epiphyllum à large feuilles
Epiphyllum oxypetalum

broad-minded adj
large d'esprit ouvert d'esprit
having an open mind, tolerant of diversity

broad-mindedness n
largesse d'esprit ouverture d'esprit
characteristic

broad-shouldered adj
large [[d']]épaules
having broad shoulders

broad-winged hawk n
petite buse
Buteo platypterus

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ n
émission
programme transmitted
transmission of a radio or television programme

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ v
diffuser retransmettre radiodiffuser
to transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means

broadcaster /-ˌkæstə/ /ˈbɹɑd-/ /ˈbɹɔdˌkæstɚ/ /ˈbɹɔːdˌkɑːstə/ n
radiodiffuseur
organization or station that engages in the activity of such broadcasting

broadcasting n
diffusion radiodiffusion émission
business or profession of radio and television

broaden /ˈbɹoː.dən/ /ˈbɹɑ.dən/ /ˈbɹɔ.dən/ /ˈbɹɔː.dən/ v
élargir
to become broad
to make broad

broadleaf adj
feuillu
pertaining to trees with leaves
platyphylle
having especially broad leaves

broadly speaking adv
dans les grandes lignes pour faire simple

broadside n
bordée
the simultaneous firing of all the guns on one side of a warship
bordée flanc
one side of a warship

broadsword /ˈbɹɔd.sɔɹd/ /ˈbɹɔːd.sɔːd/ n
estramaçon
longsword with a broad cutting blade

brocade /bɹəˈkeɪd/ n
brocart
fabric

brocade /bɹəˈkeɪd/ v
brocher
decorate fabric with patterns

brocard /ˈbɹoʊkɑːd/ /ˈbɹoʊkɚd/ /ˈbɹəʊkɑːd/ /ˈbɹəʊkəd/ n
brocard
A legal principle usually expressed in Latin

broccoli /ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ /ˈbɹɑk.li/ /ˈbɹɒ.kə.li/ n
brocoli
plant Brassica oleracea var. italica

broccolini /bɹɑ.kəˈliːni/ /bɹɒ.kəˈliːni/ n
broccolini
vegetable

brochure /bɹoʊˈʃɝ/ /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊ.ʃə(ɹ)/ n
brochure
booklet of printed informational matter

brocket /ˈbɹɒkɪt/ n
daguet
young stag with straight horns

broil /bɹɔɪl/ n
échauffourée
a brawl

broil /bɹɔɪl/ v
griller
to cook by direct, radiant heat

broke /bɹoʊk/ /bɹəʊk/ adj
fauché désargenté à sec
lacking money; bankrupt

broken /ˈbɹoʊ.kən/ /ˈbɹoʊ.kɪn/ /ˈbɹəʊ.kən/ adj
approximatif petit-nègre
poorly spoken
brisé
completely defeated and dispirited
buggé
of software: badly designed or implemented
cassé brisé rompu
fragmented
cassé fracturé
having the bone in pieces, fractured
cassé niqué pété
not working properly
coupé
disconnected
discontinu traitillé
of a line: dashed
fauché
having no money
fragmenté
meteorology: five eighths to seven eighths obscured by clouds

broken heart n
cœur blessé cœur brisé
feeling of grief or loss

broken plural n
pluriel brisé pluriel interne
in Arabic and other languages, irregular plural formed by changing the pattern of consonants and vowels

broken-down adj
H.S. en panne hors-service
no longer in working order

brokenhearted adj
avoir le cœur brisé
grieved and disappointed

broker /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊkə/ n
courtier démarcheur représentant
mediator between a buyer and seller

broker /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊkə/ v
courter
to mediate in a sale or transaction

brokerage n
courtage
occupation of being a broker
courtage frais de courtage
the commission paid to a broker
courtier
company whose business is to act as a broker

brolga n
grue brolga
an Australian crane

bromance /ˈbɹoʊmæns/ /ˈbɹəʊmæns/ n
bromance
close but non-sexual relationship between men

bromate n
bromate
salt of bromic acid

bromatology /bɹəʊməˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
bromatologie
study of food

brome /bɹəʊm/ n
brome
grass of Bromus

bromic adj
bromique

bromide /ˈbɹoʊ.maɪd/ /ˈbɹəʊ.maɪd/ n
bromure
chemistry: binary compound of bromine and another element

bromine /ˈbɹoʊmin/ /ˈbɹəʊmiːn, -mɪn, -maɪn/ n
brome
nonmetallic chemical element

bromoform n
bromoforme
CHBr₃

bromophenol blue n
bleu de bromophénol
acid-base indicator

bronchial /ˈbɹɑːn.ki.əl/ adj
bronchial
Of or relating to the bronchi or to the bronchioles

bronchiolitis n
bronchiolite
inflammation of the bronchioles

bronchitis /bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ n
bronchite
inflammation of the lungs

bronchodilator n
bronchodilatateur
drug used to dilate and relax the bronchial passages

bronchoscopy n
bronchoscopie
technique

bronchus /ˈbɹɑŋkəs/ /ˈbɹɒŋkəs/ n
bronche
Either or two branches of the trachea

brontosaur n
brontosaure
brontosaur

brony /ˈbɹoʊni/ /ˈbɹəʊni/ n
brony
an older fan of the cartoon My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ adj
bronzé hâlé tanné (par le soleil)
tanned; darkened as a result of exposure to the sun

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ n
bronze
colour
bronze airain
alloy

bronze medal n
médaille de bronze
medal made of, or having the colour of, bronze

bronze medalist n
médaillé de bronze médaillée de bronze
bronze medal winner

bronzer n
autobronzant
cosmetic product

bronzesmith n
bronzier
maker of bronze articles

brooch /bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /bɹuːt͡ʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ n
broche
jewellery with pin

brood /bɹuːd/ /bɹʉd/ n
couvée
the young of any egg-laying creature
the young of certain animals

brood /bɹuːd/ /bɹʉd/ v
broyer du noir se morfondre
to dwell upon moodily and at length
couver
to keep an egg warm
couver protéger
to protect

brood mare n
poulinière
mare used for breeding

brooder /ˈbɹudɚ/ /ˈbɹuːdə/ n
couveuse
heated box used for chicks or premature babies

brooding /ˈbɹuːdɪŋ/ adj
méditatif
deeply or seriously thoughtful

brook /bɹuːk/ /bɹʊk/ n
ruisselet
a small stream

brook trout n
omble de fontaine saumon de fontaine truite mouchetée
Salvelinus fontinalis

brooklet n
ruisselet
a little brook

broom /bɹuːm/ /bɹʊm/ n
argalou genêt à balais
Fabaceae shrub
balai ramon
domestic utensil

broom /bɹuːm/ /bɹʊm/ v
balayer
to sweep

broom wagon n
camion-balai voiture-balai
vehicle

broomrape n
orobanche
plant of the genus Orobanche

broomstick /ˈbɹum.stɪk/ n
balai magique
a broom imbued with magic
manche à balai
the handle of a broom

bros before hoes proverb
les potes avant les putes
a man should prioritize his best friends over his girlfriend or wife

broth /bɹɑθ/ /bɹɒθ/ /bɹɔθ/ n
bouillon
water in which food (meat or vegetable etc) has been boiled
bouillon soupe
soup made from broth

brothel /ˈbɹɑðəl/ /ˈbɹɑθəl/ /ˈbɹɒðəl/ /ˈbɹɒθəl/ /ˈbɹɔðəl/ /ˈbɹɔθəl/ n
bordel lupanar maison close boxon maison de tolérance privé
house of prostitution

brothelkeeper n
tenancier de maison close tenancière tenancière de maison close
person who keeps a brothel

brother /ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌvə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ n
frère
male sibling
male having parents in common
male fellow member of a religious community
pair semblable
peer

brother /ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌvə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ v
fraterniser
to treat as a brother

brother-in-arms n
frère d'armes
fellow combatant or soldier

brother-in-law /ˈbɹʌðəɹ ɪn ˌlɔː/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɑ/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ n
beau-frère
one's husband's brother
one's sister's husband
one's wife's brother
one's husband's sister's husband
one's wife's sister's husband

brotherhood /ˈbɹʌðəhʊd/ /ˈbɹʌðɚhʊd/ n
fraternité
state of being brothers or a brother
persons of a like kind
fraternité confrérie
an association of any purpose, a fraternity

brotherliness n
fraternalisme fraternité
the characteristic of being brotherly

brotherly /ˈbɹʌð.ə.li/ /ˈbɹʌð.ɚ.li/ adj
fraternel
of or characteristic of brothers

brouhaha /ˈbɹuː.hɑː.hɑː/ n
brouhaha
fuss, uproar

brow /bɹaʊ/ n
andouiller d'œil andouiller de massacre maître andouiller
first tine of an antler's beam

brow ridge n
arcade sourcilière
bony projection above the eye sockets

browbeat /ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/ v
brusquer intimider
to bully in an intimidating way

brown /bɹaʊn/ adj
brun marron
having a brown colour

brown /bɹaʊn/ n
brun marron
colour

brown /bɹaʊn/ v
brunir
to become brown
faire dorer faire revenir faire roussir
to cook until brown

brown bear n
ours brun
Ursus arctos

brown bread n
pain complet
type of bread

brown dwarf n
naine brune
starlike object

brown eye n
boîte à caca rondelle trou du cul œil de bronze
vulgar, slang for the anus

brown falcon n
faucon bérigora

brown hyena n
hyène brune
Hyaena brunnea

brown rat n
surmulot
Rattus norvegicus

brown rice n
riz complet riz brun
unpolished rice

brown sauce n
sauce brune
stock, butter and flour

brown shrike n
pie-grièche brune
Lanius cristatus

brown study n
blues bourdon mélancolie
melancholy mood accompanied by deep thought

brown sugar n
cassonade sucre roux
partially refined sugar

brown thumb n
avoir le pouce brun
lack of skill at growing plants

brown trout n
truite fario
species of freshwater trout

browned off adj
exaspéré excité
annoyed, fed up

brownfield n
site pollué zone de friche
previously industrial site for development

brownie /ˈbɹaʊni/ n
brownie
small rich cake

brownie point n
bon point

brownish /ˈbɹaʊnɪʃ/ adj
brunâtre
of a colour which resembles brown; somewhat brown

brownnose n
cire-pompes cireur de pompes lèche-bottes lèche-cul
one who brownnoses

brownnose v
cirer les pompes flagorner lécher le cul lécher les bottes

brownstone n
grés brun

browse /bɹaʊz/ v
brouter
move about while eating parts of plants
feuilleter parcourir
scan, casually look through
naviguer
navigate through hyperlinked documents
parcourir regarder
move about while sampling

browsing /ˈbɹaʊzɪŋ/ n
abroutissement

brr /bɝ/ [ʙ̩ː] interjection
brrr
expression to show shivering

brubru /ˈbɹubɹu/ /ˈbɹuːbɹuː/ n
brubru
Nilaus afer

brucellosis n
brucellose
infection by the bacterium, Brucella

bruise /bɹuːz/ n
bleu contusion ecchymose meurtrissure
medical: mark on the skin
cotissure meurtrissure talure
mark on fruit or vegetable

bruise /bɹuːz/ v
contusionner meurtrir
strike (a person), giving them a bruise
cotir taler
cause fruit or vegetables to bruise
s'abîmer se cotir se taler
of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises
se faire un bleu
to get bruised

bruiser n
gorille malabar
a heavily built person, usually a man, especially prone to physical violence

bruit /bɹut/ /bɹuːt/ v
ébruiter
to disseminate, promulgate, or spread news, a rumour, etc.

brumous /ˈbɹuməs/ /ˈbɹuːməs/ /ˈbɹə-/ adj
brumeux
foggy or misty

brunch /bɹʌnt͡ʃ/ /bɹʌnʃ/ n
brunch
a meal

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ adj
brun brunette
having brown or black hair

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ n
brune
a person, especially female, with dark eyes and darkish or olive skin
brune brun
a person, especially female, with brown or black hair

bruschetta /bɹuˈskɛtə/ /bɹuˈʃɛtə/ /bɹʊˈskɛtə/ n
bruschetta
Italian toasted bread topped with garlic and tomatoes

brush /bɹɛʃ/ /bɹʌʃ/ n
accrochage
short experience
brossage
act of brushing
brosse
implement
electrical contact

brush /bɹɛʃ/ /bɹʌʃ/ v
brosser
to clean (with a brush)
to remove
brosser se brosser
to untangle/arrange
frôler effleurer
to touch
peindre peinturer
to apply

brush off v
ignorer regarder de haut
to disregard

brush one's teeth v
se brosser les dents
to clean one's teeth with a toothbrush

brush up v
dérouiller
to improve a rusty or underdeveloped skill

brushless adj
balai brushless
(motor) not using brushes
blaireau brosse
not requiring the use of a brush

brushtail possum n
phalanger vulpin phalanger-renard
Trichosurus vulpecula

brushwood n
brindilles
fallen branches and twigs

brusque /bɹuːsk/ /bɹʊsk/ /bɹʌsk/ adj
brusque
rudely abrupt

brutal /ˈbɹu.təl/ /ˈbɹuː.təl/ /ˈbɹʉː.təl/ [ˈbɹu.ɾəl] [ˈbɹʉː.ɾəl] adj
brutal
savagely violent

brutalise /ˈbruːt(ə)lʌɪz/ v
abrutir
to make brutal
brutaliser
to inflict violence

brutality /bɹuˈtælɪɾi/ /bɹuːˈtælɪti/ n
brutalité
The use of excessive physical force, often in the form of violence
a state of being brutal

brutally adv
brutalement sauvagement
in a brutal manner

brute /bɹut/ /bɹuːt/ n
brute
brutal person

brute force /bɹut ˈfɔɹs/ n
force brute
computing: method of solving a problem
manière forte
method of accomplishing something

bruxism /ˈbɹʊk-/ /ˈbɹʌksɪz(ə)m/ /ˈbɹʌksɪzəm/ n
bruxisme
habit or practice of grinding the teeth

bruxomania n
bruxomanie
compulsive grinding of the teeth

bryony /ˈbɹaɪəni/ n
brione
herb of Bryonia

bryophyte /ˈbɹaɪ̯.əˌfaɪt/ /ˈbɹʌɪ̯.əˌfʌɪt/ n
bryophyte
member of the Bryophyta; moss, liverwort, or hornwort

bryozoan /ˌbɹɑɪəˈzəʊən/ n
ectoprocte
invertebrate in the phylum Bryozoa

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ n
ambiance
emotional and/or physical atmosphere
bulle
spherically contained volume of air or other gas
period of intense speculation in a market
anything resembling a hollow sphere
trou bulle
small spherical cavity in a solid
vent
anything lacking firmness or solidity

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ v
bouillonner
to rise up in bubbles

bubble bath n
bain moussant
bath in which an additive is poured into the water to create bubbles
soap-based product

bubble sort n
tri à bulles
sorting algorithm

bubble tea n
thé aux bulles thé aux perles
milk tea with tapioca balls

bubble wrap n
papier bulle
cushioning material

bubblegum /ˈbʌbl̩ɡʌm/ /ˈbʌbəlɡʌm/ n
chewing-gum gomme balloune gomme à bulles gomme à claquer
chewing gum

bubbler n
pipe à eau
device for inhaling smoke that passes though a liquid for cooling or flavouring

bubo /ˈbju.boʊ/ /ˈbjuː.bəʊ/ /ˈbu.boʊ/ n
bubon
inflamed lymph node

bubonic /bjuːˈbɒnɪk/ adj
bubonique
of or pertaining to buboes

bubonic plague n
peste bubonique
disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis

buccaneer /ˌbʌkəˈnɪɚ/ n
boucanier
a group of seamen
pirate

bucentaur n
bucentaure
a supposed mythical monster, half ox, half man

buck /bʌk/ n
balle piasse
informal: dollar
bouc
male deer, goat, etc.

buck /bʌk/ v
ruer
of a horse: to leap upward arching its back, kicking out hind legs

bucket /ˈbʌ.kət/ /ˈbʌ.kɪt/ n
bazou guimbarde minoune tacot
old car
godet
part of piece of machinery
panier
basketball: basket
seau chaudière
container

bucket /ˈbʌ.kət/ /ˈbʌ.kɪt/ v
pleuvoir à verse
rain heavily

bucket down v
dégringoler pleuvoir comme vache qui pisse pleuvoir des cordes pleuvoir à seaux
rain heavily

bucket hat n
bob
a casual hat often worn at the beach

bucket list n
liste de choses à faire avant de mourir
a list of things to accomplish before one's death

bucket of bolts n
tas de ferraille
machinery that is not worth more than its scrap value

buckeye /ˈbʌkaɪ/ n
marronnier
tree of the genus Aesculus

bucking /ˈbʌkɪŋ/ n
ruade
act of kicking both hind legs upward

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌkl̩/ n
boucle
metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌkl̩/ v
boucler
to fasten (something) using a buckle; to fasten (something) in any way
céder renoncer s’affaisser s’écrouler
of a person: to (suddenly) cease resisting pressure or stress
déformer gauchir
to cause (something) to bend, or to become distorted
se déformer
of a thing: to collapse or distort under physical pressure

buckle down v
se concentrer
to apply oneself to study, or a task or work

buckle up v
s'attacher
to fasten one’s seat belt or safety belt

buckler /ˈbʌk.lə/ /ˈbʌk.lɚ/ n
bocle bouclier
small shield

buckling /ˈbʌk.əl.ɪŋ/ n
flambage
kinking, bending or bulging under pressure or stress

buckram /ˈbʌkɹəm/ n
bougran
cloth

buckshot n
chevrotine
lead shot used in shotgun cartridges

buckthorn n
nerprun
plant of the genus Rhamnus
nerprun purgatif
Rhamnus cathartica

buckwheat /ˈbʌkwiːt/ /ˈbʌkʍiːt/ n
sarrasin blé noir
Fagopyrum esculentum plant
sarrasin blé noir blé sarrasin
fruit of this plant as cereal

bucolic /bjuˈkɑlɪk/ /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/ adj
bucolique
rustic, pastoral, country-styled
pastoral
pertaining to herdsmen or peasants

bud /bʌd/ n
beu
slang: potent cannabis
bourgeon
small rounded body in the process of splitting from an organism, which may grow into a genetically identical new organism
bourgeon bouton
newly formed leaf or flower that has not yet unfolded
pote
slang: buddy

bud /bʌd/ v
bourgeonner
to form buds
to reproduce by splitting off buds

buddha /ˈbudə/ /ˈbʊdə/ n
bouddha
enlightened human

budding /ˈbʌdiŋ/ adj
en herbe

buddy /ˈbʌd.i/ pronoun
camarade mec
informal address to a stranger
copain pote
partner for a particular activity
copain pote compagnon
friend or casual acquaintance

budge /bʌd͡ʒ/ v
bouger
intransitive: to move
transitive: to move

budgerigar /ˈbɐd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɐː/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɑɹ/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɑː/ n
perruche ondulée
species of parakeet

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ adj
budgétaire
of, or relating to a budget

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ n
budget
the amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or time-frame
itemized summary of intended expenditure

budget constraint n
contrainte budgétaire

budgetary /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.əˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪ.tə.ɹi/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪ.tɹi/ adj
budgétaire
of or pertaining to a budget

buff /bʌf/ adj
attirant
physically attractive
balèze baraqué
unusually muscular
chamois
of the color of buff leather, a brownish yellow

buff /bʌf/ n
aficionado mordu passionné
a person who is very interested in a particular subject
chamois
a brownish yellow colour

buff out v
fignoler
to remove minor defects
poncer
to smooth the surface by friction

buff-bellied pipit n
pic à ventre roux
Anthus rubescens

buff-breasted sandpiper n
bécasseau roussâtre
Calidris subruficollis

buff-tailed bumblebee n
bourdon terrestre
Bombus terrestris

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ n
bison buffle
North American bison
buffle
Bubalina
ictiobus
fish

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ v
battre confondre intimider être
outwit, confuse
chasser
hunt buffalo
frapper
pistol-whip

buffalo wing n
aile Buffalo aile de poulet Buffalo aile piquante Buffalo
cooked chicken wing in spicy sauce

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ [ˈbäfə(ɹ)] [ˈbɐfə(ɹ)] n
solution tampon
solution to stabilize pH
tampon
anything used to isolate or to minimise the effects of one thing on another
tampon mémoire tampon
portion of memory in computing

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ [ˈbäfə(ɹ)] [ˈbɐfə(ɹ)] v
tamponner
maintain a given acidity

buffer solution n
solution tampon
buffer solution

buffer zone n
zone tampon
neutral area

buffet /bəˈfeɪ/ /bʌˈfeɪ/ /ˈbʊ.feɪ/ /ˈbʌ.feɪ/ n
buffet
counter or sideboard

bufflehead /ˈbʌfəlhɛd/ n
garrot albéole petit garrot
a duck in the goldeneye genus

buffoon /bəˈfuːn/ n
bouffon
one who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion

bufotoxin n
bufotoxine
toxic substance

bug /bʌɡ/ n
bogue bug
problem that needs fixing (especially in computing)
cigale de mer
various species of marine or freshwater crustaceans
insecte petite bête
a colloquial name for insect
logo
a small image placed in a corner of a television program
manie virus
an enthusiasm for something
micro mouchard écoute
an electronic listening device
microbe virus
contagious illness, bacteria, virus
pixel de tracking traceur
a small or invisible image on a World Wide Web page
punaise
an insect of the order Hemiptera

bug /bʌɡ/ v
embêter taper sur le système agacer emmerder ennuyer enquiquiner
to annoy
mettre sur écoute mouchard poser micro microter
to install an electronic listening device in

bug off interjection
aller se faire voir dégage va chier
Used to tell somebody to leave them alone

bugfix n
correctif patch rustine
patch or change that fixes a bug

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ interjection
bordel merde nom de Dieu
slang: expressing annoyance

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ n
abruti glandu tête de nœud
foolish or worthless person, rascal
fondu
slang: someone very fond of something
rascal vieille branche
slang: someone viewed with affection
sodomite
someone who commits buggery

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ v
ravager ruiner
to ruin
sodomiser enculer empaffer
to have anal intercourse with

bugger off interjection
chiotte flûte merde punaise putain
expression of disagreement or disbelief

bugger off v
aller chier dans sa caisse aller se rhabiller allez voir là-bas si j'y suis décarrer déguerpir foutre le camp
to leave, go away, disappear

buggeress n
bougresse

buggy /bʌ.ɡi/ adj
buggé
containing programming errors
infesté
infested with insects

buggy /bʌ.ɡi/ n
calèche
A small horse-drawn cart
quad
A small motor vehicle, such as a dune buggy

bughouse chess n
Blitz à quatre
variant of chess

bugle /ˈbjuːɡəl/ n
clairon
music: simple brass instrument

bugler n
clairon
someone who plays the bugle

build /bɪld/ n
carrure
physique
version
any version of a software during its development

build /bɪld/ v
compiler
(intransitive, computing) to be constructed by compilation of source code
(transitive, computing) to construct software by compiling its source code
construire bâtir édifier ériger
(transitive) to form by combining materials or parts
croître
(intransitive) to develop in magnitude or extent
fonder bâtir
(transitive) to establish a basis for
monter
(intransitive) to form by combining materials or parts
monter bâtir
(transitive) to develop or give form to according to a plan or process

build castles in the air v
bâtir des châteaux en Espagne bâtir des plans sur la comète tirer des plans sur la comète
to have any desire, idea, or plan unlikely to be realized

build up v
renforcer
to strengthen
s'accumuler s'empiler s'entasser
to accumulate

builder /ˈbɪl.də/ /ˈbɪl.dɚ/ [ˈbɪɫ.ɾɚ] n
constructeur bâtisseur bâtisseuse constructrice
a person who builds or constructs things

builder's cleavage n
sourire du plombier
top of the buttocks showing

building /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/ n
bâtiment immeuble édifice
closed structure with walls and a roof
construction édifice
act or process of building

building block n
brique bloc de construction
component that is part of a larger construction
composante élément constitutif
(figuratively) component that is part of a larger system
cube
block made of wood or plastic that is used as a children's toy

building material n
matériau de construction
any material which is used for construction purposes

building site n
chantier
place where a building is located, under construction, or will be erected

building society n
caisse d'épargne
financial institution

buildup n
accumulation affluence
accumulation

built-in /ˈbɪltɪn/ adj
encastré
constructed as a non-detachable part
incorporé
included
intrinsèque
essential

built-in function n
fonction intégrée
function that is provided

buisine n
buisine
medieval wind instrument

bulb /ˈbʌb/ /ˈbʌlb/ n
bulbe
bulb-shaped root
rounded solid object

bulbous /ˈboʊlbəs/ /ˈbʌlbəs/ adj
bulbeux
growing from a bulb or producing bulbs
having the shape of a bulb

bulbul /ˈbʊlbʊl/ n
bulbul
bird of the family Pycnonotidae

bulge /bʊld͡ʒ/ /bʌldʒ/ /bʌld͡ʒ/ n
bombement protubérance bosse
something sticking out

bulge /bʊld͡ʒ/ /bʌldʒ/ /bʌld͡ʒ/ v
bomber déformer
to stick out from

bulgogi /bʊlˈɡoʊɡiː/ n
bulgogi
a Korean dish

bulgur /ˈbʊl.ɡɚ/ /ˈbʌl.ɡɚ/ n
boulghour boulgour
Middle Eastern food

bulimia /bjuˈlimi.ə/ /bjuˈlɪmi.ə/ /buˈlimi.ə/ /buˈlɪmi.ə/ n
boulimie
eating disorder

bulimic /bjʊˈliːmɪk/ /bjʊˈlɪmɪk/ /bəˈliːmɪk/ /bəˈlɪmɪk/ adj
boulimique
of, or relating to, bulimia nervosa
suffering from bulimia nervosa

bulimic /bjʊˈliːmɪk/ /bjʊˈlɪmɪk/ /bəˈliːmɪk/ /bəˈlɪmɪk/ n
boulimique
person suffering from bulimia

bulk /bʌlk/ n
ensemble gros
major part of something
grosseur
volume
vrac
unpackaged goods in transport

bulk carrier n
transporteur de vrac vracquier vraquier
ocean-going cargo vessel (merchant ship)

bulkhead /ˈbʌlk.hɛd/ n
cloison
partition on ship
partition on air- or spacecraft

bulky /ˈbʌlki/ adj
encombrant
unwieldy
volumineux corpulent gros
large in size, mass, or volume

bulky waste n
encombrant objets encombrants
a waste type that is too large to be accepted by the regular waste collection

bull /ˈbʊl/ adj
mâle
male

bull /ˈbʊl/ n
cogne poulet bœuf chien vache
slang: policeman
mâle taureau
adult male animal
taureau
uncastrated adult male bovine
large, strong man
finance: investor who buys in anticipation of a rise in prices
bulle taureau
document
sceau
seal
bêtises
nonsense

bull bar n
pare-buffle
a device fitted to the front of a vehicle

bull elephant n
mâle de l'éléphant éléphant mâle
bull elephant, male elephant

bull market n
marché haussier
state of stock market

bull ring n
arène
area in which a bullfight takes place

bull run n
encierro
event in which people run with bulls in the streets

bull shark n
requin-bouledogue
Carcharhinus leucas

bull terrier n
bull terrier

bulldog /ˈbʊl.dɑɡ/ /ˈbʊl.dɒɡ/ /ˈbʊl.dɔɡ/ n
bouledogue
breed of dog

bulldog clip /ˈbʊldɒɡ ˈklɪp/ /ˈbʊlˌdɔɡ ˈklɪp/ n
pince à dessin
rigid handled binder clip

bulldozer /ˈbʊldoʊzɚ/ n
bulldozer
tractor

bullet /ˈbʊl.ɪt/ n
balle projectile
projectile
puce
typography: printed symbol in the form of a solid circle

bullet point n
puce
symbol that marks each item in a bullet list

bullet time n
bullet time
visual effect

bullet train n
shinkansen
Japanese high-speed train
train à grande vitesse (TGV)
high-speed train

bulleted list n
liste à puces
list

bulletin /ˈ bʊl.ə.tən/ /ˈ bʊl.ə.tɪn/ /ˈ bʊl.əʔ.n̩/ /ˈ bʊl.ɪ.tɪn/ n
bulletin
A news update
A short report
A short printed publication

bulletin board n
panneau d'affichage
a board

bulletin board system n
système babillard electronique
computer system to exchange messages and data

bulletproof /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf/ adj
inattaquable infaillible à toute épreuve
reliable, infallible
pare-balle blindé
capable of withstanding a bullet

bulletproof vest /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf vɛst/ n
gilet pare-balles
garment

bullfight n
corrida

bullfighter n
matador torero toréador toréro
a toreador or matador

bullfighting n
corrida tauromachie

bullfinch n
bouvreuil pivoine bouvreuil
Pyrrhula pyrrhula

bullfrog /ˈbʊlfrɒɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɑɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɔɡ/ n
grenouille-taureau ouaouaron
bullfrog

bullion /ˈbʊl.jən/ n
lingot
bulk quantity of precious metal

bullionism n
bullionisme
an economic theory that defines wealth by the amount of precious metals owned

bullish adj
haussier
characterized by the rising value of a financial instrument

bullock /ˈbʊlək/ n
bouvillon taurillon
(archaic) a young bull
bœuf
a castrated bull; an ox

bullpen n
toril
enclosed area to hold bulls

bullroarer n
rhombe
musical instrument

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ interjection
dans le mille
cry

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ n
cul-de-bouteille
central part of crown glass disk
hublot
thick glass set into the side of a ship to let in light
mille mouche
centre of a target

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ interjection
ben voyons mon cul mon œil n'importe quoi tu parles
expression of disbelief

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ n
baratin conneries pipeau
vulgar slang for deceptive or exaggerated nonsense
conneries foutaises n’importe quoi
vulgar slang for patently or offensively false statements

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ v
baratiner dire des conneries exagérer
tell lies, exaggerate
blablater
have casual conversation with no real point

bullshitter n
baratineur marchand de tapis menteur menteuse
someone who lies a lot (vulgar)

bully /ˈbʊli/ adj
génial top
very good; excellent

bully /ˈbʊli/ interjection
bravo
well done!

bully /ˈbʊli/ n
brimeur brute tyran
a person who is intentionally cruel to others

bully /ˈbʊli/ v
intimider
to intimidate
maltraiter harceler terroriser tourmenter tyranniser
to act aggressively towards

bullying /ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/ n
harcèlement
persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant
act of intimidating a person

bulrush n
jonc scirpe
any of several wetland plants

bulwark /ˈbʊl.wək/ /ˈbʊl.wɚk/ n
bastingage pavois
nautical: planking or plating along the sides of a nautical vessel above her gunwale
rempart
defensive wall or rampart

bum /bʌm/ n
cul
informal: buttocks or anus
cul trou du cul
anus specifically
fesses
informal: butt(ocks) specifically
tocard
player or racer who performs poorly
vagabond
hobo

bum /bʌm/ v
glander glandouiller
to stay idle and unproductive
taper
to beg for something

bum rap n
affabulation mytho
false accusation

bum's rush n
course à l'échalote débarquement
to be forcibly ejected

bumblebee /ˈbʌmbl̩bi/ n
bourdon
genus of bee

bumf /bʌmf/ n
paperasse
useless documents

bumfuck n
Pétaouchnok au diable Vauvert nulle part trou trou du cul du monde
an isolated place far removed from normal cities and towns (with contempt)

bumfuck nowhere pn
Macapète Trou-en-Cambrousse au milieu de nulle part bled trou du cul du monde
the middle of nowhere

bummer /ˈbʌ.mɚ/ interjection
déception flop
a disappointment, a pity, a shame

bump /bʌmp/ [bɐm̥p] n
ballon
the swollen abdomen of a pregnant woman
bosse
a swelling on the skin caused by illness or injury
phrenological protuberance and associated aptitude
bosse saillie
a protuberance on a level surface
boum
the sound of such a collision
bourrade
a light blow or jolting collision

bump /bʌmp/ [bɐm̥p] v
heurter
to knock against with a light blow or collision

bump up v
avancer
to give a more prominent place to
faire un bond
to increase something suddenly
promouvoir
to promote a person to a higher grade

bumper /ˈbʌmpə(ɹ)/ n
bande
side wall of a pool table
heurtoir
mechanical device to absorb impact
pare-chocs pare-choc
impact absorber on a vehicle

bumper car n
auto tamponneuse
vehicle

bumpkin /ˈbʌmpkɪn/ n
plouc péquenaud manant
yokel

bumpy /ˈbʌmpi/ adj
accidenté
jumpy; causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

bun /bʌn/ n
biture
a drunken spree
chignon
a tight roll of hair worn at the back of the head
petit pain
a small bread roll, often sweetened or spiced

bunch /bʌntʃ/ /bʌnt͡ʃ/ /bʌnʃ/ n
bande peloton
an informal body of friends
bouquet botte groupe
a group of similar things
grappe régime
a cluster of grapes
javelle
a group of logs tied together for skidding
mouche nid poche poche de minerai poche minéralisée
an unusual concentration of ore
paquet tas
a considerable amount
poupe poupée
an unfinished cigar
réserve
reserve yarn on the filling bobbin

bunch /bʌntʃ/ /bʌnt͡ʃ/ /bʌnʃ/ v
empiler grouper mettre en banc mettre en masse
to gather into a bunch

bunch of fives n
bugne pain patate pêche
slang: a punch

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ n
amas ballot baluchon fagot liasse paquet
faisceau fagot
group of objects held together by wrapping or tying
paquet
package wrapped or tied up for carrying
colloquial: large amount, especially of money

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ v
lier
to tie or wrap together
se dépêcher
intransitive: to hurry

bundt cake n
kouglof
ring-shaped cake

bung /ˈbʌŋ/ n
bonde bondon bouchon
stopper

bung /ˈbʌŋ/ v
bondonner boucher
to plug

bung-hole /ˈbʌŋˌhoʊl/ /ˈbʌŋˌhəʊl/ n
boîte à caca coupe-cigare trou de balle œil de bronze
the anus

bungee /ˈbʌn.d͡ʒi/ n
sandow tendeur
elastic strap for securing luggage

bungee jump n
saut à l’élastique
instance of bungee jumping

bungee jump v
sauter à l’élastique
to participate in bungee jumping

bungee jumper n
sauteur à l'élastique sauteuse à l'élastique
a person who participates in bungee jumping

bungee jumping n
saut à l’élastique
jumping from a great height with a cord

bungee rope n
élastique élastique de saut
elastic cord used in bungee jumping

bungle /ˈbʌŋɡ(ə)l/ v
foirer rater
to incompetently perform (a task); to ruin (something) through incompetent action

bungler n
bousilleur bousilleuse
one who makes mistakes

bunion /ˈbʌnjən/ n
oignon
bump on the big toe

bunk /bʌŋk/ n
couchette
built-in bed on board a ship
one of a series of berth in tiers

bunk /bʌŋk/ v
buissonner faire l’école buissonnière
to fail to attend school without permission

bunk bed n
lits superposés lit superposé
two or more beds fixed on top of one another

bunker /ˈbʌŋk.əː/ /ˈbʌŋk.ɚ/ n
bunker
hardened shelter designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks
container for storing coal or fuel oil for a ship’s engine

bunny /ˈbʌni/ n
lapereau
young rabbit

bunny girl n
bunny girl
club hostess in provocative costume suggestive of a rabbit

bunt n
amorti
baseball: ball intentionally hit softly

bunting /ˈbʌntɪŋ/ n
banderole
strips of material hung as decoration
bruant
bird

buoy /ˈbu.i/ /ˈbwɔɪ/ /ˈbɔɪ/ n
bouée balise flotteur
moored float

buoy /ˈbu.i/ /ˈbwɔɪ/ /ˈbɔɪ/ v
surnager
keep afloat or aloft

buoy up v
encourager
uplift

buoyancy /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/ n
flottabilité poussée d'Archimède
physics: upward force on an immersed body

buoyant /ˈbɔɪ.ənt/ adj
flottable flottant
able to float
gai joyeux léger
lighthearted and lively

bupleurum n
buplèvre
plant of the genus Bupleurum

bur oak n
chêne à gros fruits
tree

bur-reed n
rubanier
a marsh plant

burbot /ˈbɜ(ɹ).bət/ n
lotte lote
a freshwater fish: Lota lota

burden /ˈbɜːdn̩/ /ˈbɝdn̩/ n
fardeau
cause of worry
responsibility, onus
fardeau charge
heavy load

burden of proof n
charge de la preuve
duty of a party in a legal proceeding
obligation of the person making a claim to provide evidence for their position

burdensome /ˈbəː.dən.səm/ /ˈbɝ.dən.səm/ adj
ardu pénible casse-cul chiant emmerdant fastidieux
of or like a burden; arduous or demanding

burdock /ˈbɜːdɒk/ /ˈbɝːdɑːk/ n
bardane
any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium

bureau /ˈbjʊɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbjʊɹ.ə/ /ˈbjʊɹ.əʊ/ n
bureau
unit of governance, office
bureau agence
office (room)
bureau secrétaire
desk
commode chiffonnier
chest of drawers for clothes

bureau de change /ˈbjʊəɹ.əʊ.dəˌʃɒ̃ʒ/ n
bureau de change
a place where foreign currency can be exchanged

bureaucracy /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹəsi/ /bjʊˈɹɑːkɹəsi/ n
bureaucratie
system of administration
government by bureaus
excessive red tape
body of officers

bureaucrat /ˈbjʊəɹəkɹæt/ /ˈbjʊɹəkɹæt/ n
bureaucrate
an official in a bureaucracy

bureaucratese n
langue de bois
pejorative term for language typically used by bureaucrats

bureaucratically adv
bureaucratiquement
in a bureaucratic manner

bureaucratize /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹətʌɪz/ v
bureaucratiser
to make bureaucratic

burette /bjʊəˈɹɛt/ /bjʊˈɹɛt/ n
burette
glass tube with fine gradations and a stopcock used for titration, etc.

burg n
bourg
fortified town in medieval Europe

burgee n
guidon
a broad tapering pennant

burgeon /ˈbɜː.d͡ʒən/ /ˈbɝː.d͡ʒən/ n
bourgeon
bud, sprout, shoot

burgeon /ˈbɜː.d͡ʒən/ /ˈbɝː.d͡ʒən/ v
bourgeonner
to swell to the point of bursting
bourgeonner fleurir
of plants, to bloom, bud
croître
to grow or expand

burger /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɝɡɚ/ n
burger
informal: hamburger

burger sauce n
sauce pour burger tartinade pour burger

burgher /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡə(ɹ)/ n
bourgeois
prosperous member of the community
bourgeois bourgeoise citadin citadine
citizen of a borough or town

burglar /ˈbɜːɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɝɡlɚ/ n
cambrioleur cambrioleuse

burglary /ˈbɜː.ɡlə.ɹi/ /ˈbɝ.ɡlɚ.i/ n
cambriolage
the crime of breaking into

burgle /ˈbɜːɡl̩/ /ˈbɝɡl̩/ v
cambrioler
to commit burglary

burgomaster /ˈbɜɹɡəmæstɚ/ n
bourgmestre
the mayor of a town in certain countries

burgonet /ˈbɜː.ɡəˌnɛt/ /ˈbɝ.ɡəˌnɛt/ /ˌbɜː.ɡəˈnɛt/ /ˌbɝ.ɡəˈnɛt/ n
bourguignotte
helmet

burgundy /ˈbɜ.ɡən.di/ /ˈbɝ.ɡən.di/ adj
bordeaux bourgogne
color

burial /ˈbɛɹiəl/ /ˈbɛɹɪəl/ /ˈbɝiəl/ n
enterrement inhumation ensevelissement sépulture
interment

buried /ˈbɛ.ɹid/ adj
enfoui enseveli
Concealed, hidden
enseveli enterré
Placed in a grave at a burial

burka n
burqa voile intégral
female garment that covers the whole body

burl /bɜːl/ /bɝl/ n
loupe
tree growth
mottled wood

burlak n
bourlak
a man employed in dragging ships upstream

burlap /ˈbɜːlæp/ /ˈbɝlæp/ n
toile de jute étoffe grossière de chanvre
strong cloth

burlesque /bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk/ adj
burlesque
burlesque

burlesque /bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk/ n
parodie
parody

burly /ˈbɜːli/ adj
costaud fort robuste solide
well-built

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ n
brûlage
act of burning something
brûlure
physical injury
sensation
gland
slang: effective insult

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ v
avoir
slang: to insult or defeat
brûler
to injure with heat or chemicals
to overheat so as to make unusable
to approach near to a concealed object which is sought
to consume, injure, or change the condition of, as if by action of fire or heat
to waste
to make or produce by the application of fire
brûler incendier
to cause to be consumed by fire
brûler passer au feu
to be consumed by fire
graver brûler
computing: to write data
griller brûler
to betray
oxyder
chemistry: to cause to combine with oxygen or other active agent
se consumer brûler
to feel hot due to embarrassment
surchauffer brûler
to become overheated

burn down v
carboniser
cause a structure to burn to nothing
se carboniser
completely burn so that nothing remains

burn one's bridges v
brûler ses vaisseaux brûler les ponts couper les ponts faire sauter les ponts
burn one's bridges

burn one's fingers v
se tirer une balle dans le pied
harm oneself

burn out v
s'épuiser
to tire due to overwork

burn phone n
téléphone graveur
mobile phone used for only a short time and then thrown away so that the owner cannot be traced

burn the candle at both ends v
brûler la chandelle par les deux bouts
work hard night and day

burn the midnight oil v
bûcher
work through the night

burn-in n
burn-in
At work

burner /ˈbɜːnə/ /ˈbɝnɚ/ n
brûleur feu
element on a kitchen stove
graveur
computing: device that allows data or music to be stored on a CD

burnet /ˈbɚnət/ /ˈbɚnɪt/ /ˈbɜːnət/ /ˈbɜːnɪt/ n
pimprenelle
herb

burnet saxifrage n
petit boucage
Pimpinella saxifraga

burning /bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/ adj
ardent
feeling great passion
ardent brûlant
so hot as to seem to burn (something)
brûlant
feeling very hot

burning /bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/ n
brûlage
fire

burning bush n
buisson ardent
biblical object

burnish /ˈbɜːnɪʃ/ /ˈbɝnɪʃ/ v
brunir fourbir
to make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing

burnisher n
brunissoir
implement

burnishing n
brunissage

burnoose /bɜːˈnuːs/ /bɝˈnus/ n
burnous
a thick hooded cloak

burnout /ˈbɜː(ɹ)naʊt/ n
burn
using the throttle to spin the wheels of a vehicle being held stationary
surmenage burn-out syndrome d’épuisement professionnel
experience of long-term exhaustion

burnt /bɜːnt/ /bɝnt/ adj
brûlé
carbonized

buro n
agence bureau
office
bureau secrétaire
desk

burp /bɜːp/ /bɝp/ n
rot éructation renvoi
a softer belch

burp /bɜːp/ /bɝp/ v
faire son rot
to burp someone
roter éructer faire un rot
to emit a burp

burqini n
burkini
head-to-toe swimsuit

burr /bɝ/ n
barbe
material left on an edge after cutting
bardane
seed pod with sharp features
grasseyement
pronunciation of "r"

burr /bɝ/ v
grasseyer
to pronounce "r"

burrata /bəˈɹɑtə/ /bʊˈɹɑːtə/ n
burrata
cheese similar to creamy mozzarella

burrito /bəˈɹi.toʊ/ /bəˈɹiː.təʊ/ /bʊˈriːtəʊ/ n
burrito
Mexican dish

burrow /ˈbɜɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹəʊ/ n
terrier clapier
a tunnel or hole

burrowing owl n
chevêche des terriers chouette des terriers

bursa /ˈbɜːsə/ /ˈbɝsə/ n
bourse
sac where muscle slides across bone

bursiform /ˈbəːsɪfɔːm/ /ˈbɝsɪfɔɹm/ adj
bursiforme
Shaped like a purse or bag

bursitis n
bursite hygroma
inflammation of a bursa

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ n
explosion éclatement
instance or act of bursting

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ v
briser rompre faire éclater
to cause to burst
éclater
to break from internal pressure

burst into flame v
prendre feu s'enflammer
to catch fire suddenly and unexpectedly

burst into tears v
fondre en larmes éclater en sanglots
suddenly start crying

burst out laughing v
éclater de rire
suddenly start laughing intensely

burst someone's bubble v
casser le morceau casser le mythe
to disillusion; to disabuse someone of a false notion or rationalization that has grown comfortable

bury /ˈbeəɹiː/ /ˈbeɹiː/ /ˈbɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɜː.ɹi/ /ˈbɝ.i/ /ˈbʊ.ɹi/ /ˈbʌ.ɹi/ v
enterrer enfouir
to place in the ground
to hide or conceal as if by covering with earth
enterrer ensevelir
to inter a corpse in a grave or tomb

bury one's head in the sand v
faire l'autruche se voiler la face
to deliberately ignore the reality of a situation

bury the hatchet v
enterrer la hache de guerre
to stop fighting or arguing

bus /bɐs/ /bɔs/ /bʊs/ /bʌs/ n
bus autobus
vehicle
bus car
electrical conductor

bus driver n
chauffeur de bus
person employed to drive buses

bus lane n
couloir de bus voie de bus
lane for bus

bus rapid transit n
bus à haut niveau de service service rapide par bus
form of rapid transit

bus route n
ligne de bus
set route of bus service

bus shelter n
abribus
A building or other structure constructed at a bus stop

bus station n
gare routière
major bus stop, one that serves as a transfer point between a large number of routes

bus stop n
arrêt de bus
a stop for public transport buses

busbar n
barre omnibus jeu de barres
electrical conductor

bush /bʊʃ/ n
buisson arbrisseau
category of woody plant
persil toison touffe
pubic hair
brousse cambrousse maquis
remote undeveloped and uncultivated rural area

bush dog n
chien des buissons
a wild canine animal

bush hammer n
boucharde
a square-headed hammer with spikes

bush pig n
potamochère
pig of the genus Potamochoerus

bush pilot n
pilote de brousse
pilot

bushed /bʊʃt/ adj
crevé
very tired; exhausted

bushel /ˈbʊʃəl/ n
boisseau
dry measure
vessel of capacity of a bushel

bushing /ˈbʊʃ.ɪŋ/ n
coussinet
mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction

bushman n
broussard

bushranger n
forçat réfugié dans la brousse
an escaped convict

business /ˈbɪd.nəs/ /ˈbɪd.nəz/ /ˈbɪz.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nəz/ /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ /ˈbɪz.nɪz/ n
affaire
occupation, work or trade of a person
commercial, industrial or professional activity
entreprise firme compagnie
commercial enterprise or establishment

business analyst n
analyste d'affaires
person who analyzes the operations

business as usual n
comme si de rien n'était
The normal course of an activity, in circumstances that are out of the ordinary

business card n
carte de visite
small card

business class n
classe affaires
class of travelling

business intelligence n
informatique décisionnelle
information that pertains to a business organization

business is business phraseologicalUnit
les affaires sont les affaires
business matters

business park n
zone d’activité
area of consisting solely of commercial buildings and enterprises

business partner n
associé
an associate in commerce

business plan n
business plan plan d'affaires
summary

business trip n
voyage d'affaires
business trip

businessman /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ /ˈbɪznəsmən/ /ˈbɪznɪsmən/ n
homme d'affaires
a man in business, one who works at a commercial institution

businessperson n
femme d'affaires homme d'affaires personne d'affaires
a person in business

businesswoman n
femme d'affaires businesswoman
woman of business

busk /bʌsk/ n
busc
stiffening strip in the front of a corset

busker /ˈbʌskə/ /ˈbʌskɚ/ n
artiste de rue
street performer

bust /ˈbʌst/ n
arrestation
act of arresting someone for a crime, or raiding a suspected criminal operation
bide fiasco
failed enterprise
buste
sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders
breasts and upper thorax of a woman

bust /ˈbʌst/ v
arrêter attraper
(slang) to arrest for a crime
bouziller niquer péter
to break something
choper gauler pincer prendre la main dans le sac prendre sur le fait
(slang) to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal
éclater
alteration of burst

bust one's ass v
se casser le cul
to work very hard

bust one's butt v
se casser le cul
to work exceptionally hard

bust someone's balls v
briser les couilles les briser
to irritate someone

bustard /ˈbʌs.təd/ n
outarde
any of several birds of the family Otididae

busted /ˈbʌstəd/ adj
bouzillé
broken
fauché
having no money
pincé pris la main dans le sac pris sur le fait
caught in the act

buster n
pote
guy, friend

bustier /ˈbuːstiɚ/ n
bustier
a tight-fitting women's top

bustle /ˈbʌsəl/ n
affairement agitation branlebas remue-ménage
excited activity
tournure
frame worn underneath a woman's skirt

bustle /ˈbʌsəl/ v
activer
to teem or abound (with)
affairer
to move busily and energetically

bustling adj
animé trépidant
full of noisy activity

busty /ˈbʌsti/ adj
plantureuse pulpeux à la poitrine planteuse
having large breasts

busy /ˈbɪzi/ adj
occupé
doing a great deal
engaged
crowded with business or activities

busy /ˈbɪzi/ v
livrer
to keep busy with

busy work n
bassotage
activity performed for occupying time

busybody n
touche-à-tout fouine fouineur mêle-tout
someone who interferes with others

but /bət/ /bʊt/ /bʌt/ [bɐt] conjunction
mais
rather
mais cependant
although
que seulement
solely, only, merely (obsolete)
sauf en dehors de
except

but me no buts phraseologicalUnit
il n'y a pas de mais qui tienne
used to cut off objections or qualifications

butadiene n
butadiène
the compound CH₂CH-CHCH₂

butane /ˈbjuːteɪn/ n
butane
the organic compound

butanol n
butanol
alcohol of butane

butanone n
butanone
the simple aliphatic ketone: CH₃CH₂COCH₃

butch /bʊt͡ʃ/ adj
hommasse
of a man

butch /bʊt͡ʃ/ n
camionneuse gouine hommasse
masculine lesbian

butcher /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ n
boucher bouchère
person who prepares and sells meat

butcher /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ v
abattre
slaughter animals and prepare meat for market
kill brutally
charcuter
ruin something

butcher block n
billot
style of assembled wood

butcher's /ˈbʊtʃə(ɹ)z/ n
boucherie
butcher’s shop

butcherbird n
cassican
Cracticus

butchershop n
boucherie
a butcher's shop

butene n
butène
any of several forms of butylene

butler /ˈbʌt.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌt.lɚ/ n
majordome
chief male servant
sommelier
manservant having charge of wines and liquors

butt /bʌt/ n
crosse
larger or thicker end of anything; blunt end
the end of a firearm opposite to that from which a bullet is fired
cul derrière
buttocks
mégot
remnant of a smoked cigarette or cigar

butt crack n
raie entrefesse
split between buttocks

butt heads v
ne pas se mouiller
argue uncompromisingly

butt in v
ramener sa fraise s’incruster
to join conversation when not welcome

butt plug /ˈbʌtplʌɡ/ n
plug
a sex toy for the anus and rectum

butt-fucking adj
anal
anal sex

butte /ˈbjuːt/ /ˈbʌt/ n
butte
hill

butter /ˈbatə/ /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ [ˈbaɾa] [ˈbɐtʰə] [ˈbʌɾɚ] [ˈbʌʔɚ] n
beurre
soft foodstuff made from milk
other foodstuffs like butter

butter /ˈbatə/ /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ [ˈbaɾa] [ˈbɐtʰə] [ˈbʌɾɚ] [ˈbʌʔɚ] v
beurrer
to spread butter on

butter dish n
beurrier
specialised dish in which butter is served

butter knife n
couteau à beurre
dull-edged knife for spreading butter

butter one's bread on both sides v
vouloir [[le beurre et l'argent du beurre]]
profit from two things at the same time

butter up v
caresser dans le sens du poil flatter
to flatter

butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouth phraseologicalUnit
on lui donnerait le bon Dieu sans confession
benign appearance, suggesting the contrary

butterbur n
pétasite
herb

buttercup /ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/ /ˈbʌt.ɚ.kʌp/ n
renoncule fleur de l'impatience gobet du diable grenouillette bouton-d'or
herb of the genus Ranunculus

butterfingered /ˈbʌtəˌfɪŋɡəd/ /ˈbʌtɚˌfɪŋɡɚd/ [-ɾɚ-] adj
qui a des mains de beurre
prone to dropping things

butterfingers /ˈbʌtəˌfɪŋɡəz/ /ˈbʌtɚˌfɪŋɡɚz/ [-ɾɚ-] n
avoir deux mains gauches maladroit
someone who is clumsy or uncoordinated

butterfly /ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌtəflaɪ] [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] n
pansement papillon
butterfly tape
papillon
insect

butterfly door n
porte papillon
type of car door

butterfly effect n
effet papillon
technical notion of sensitive dependence on initial conditions in chaos theory

butterfly kiss n
baiser papillon
Very light kiss.

butterfly knife n
balisong
folding pocket knife

butterfly knot n
nœud d'encordement nœud de papillon nœud de papillon alpin nœud de vire
type of knot

butterfly net n
filet à papillons
net used to collect butterflies

butterfly stroke n
papillon
swimming stroke

butterfly valve n
papillon
valve which can be used for isolation or regulating flow

butterflyfish n
poisson-papillon
tropical marine fish

buttermilk /ˈbʌtəˌmɪlk/ /ˈbʌtɚˌmɪlk/ n
babeurre
traditional buttermilk

butternut n
noyer cendré noyer à beurre
tree

butternut squash n
doubeurre
Cucurbita moschata cultivar

butterscotch /ˈbʌtəˌskɒtʃ/ /ˈbʌtɚˌskɑt͡ʃ/ n
caramel
sauce or syrup made of similar ingredients
caramel au beurre
hard candy

butterwort n
grassette
plant of the genus Pinguicula

buttfuckable adj
enculable pinocumettable
worthy of being buttfucked

buttfucker n
enculeur
buttfucker

butthurt /ˈbʌtˌhɜːt/ /ˈbʌtˌhɝt/ adj
offusqué
(slang) overly annoyed or bothered by a perceived insult; needlessly offended

buttock /ˈbʌtək/ [ˈbɐtək] [ˈbəɾək] n
fesse
each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body

button /ˈbʌ.tən/ /ˈbʌt.n̩/ /ˈbʌʔ.n̩/ [ˈbʌʔ.tən] [ˈbʌʔ.tⁿn̩] n
badge macaron
a badge worn on clothes
bouton
knob or small disc serving as a fastener
in computer software, an on-screen control that can be selected
poker: dealer's button
bouton bourgeon
botany: a bud
bouton touche
a mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger
clou
a raised pavement marker

button /ˈbʌ.tən/ /ˈbʌt.n̩/ /ˈbʌʔ.n̩/ [ˈbʌʔ.tən] [ˈbʌʔ.tⁿn̩] v
boutonner
to fasten with a button

button mushroom n
champignon de Paris
Agaricus bisporus

buttonhole n
boutonnière
hole for a button
flower worn in the buttonhole for decoration

buttonhole v
tenir la jambe
to detain a person in conversation

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ n
appui corroboration
anything that serves to support something
contrefort arc-boutant
brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ v
arc-bouter
support something physically with, or as if with, a buttress
corroborer
support something or someone by supplying evidence

butylene n
butylène
isomeric aliphatic alkene

butyric adj
butyreux
of or derived from butyric acid
butyreux butyrique
of or pertaining to butter

butyric acid n
acide butyrique
normal butyric acid

buxom /ˈbʌksəm/ adj
bien en chair
having a full, voluptuous figure

buy /baɪ/ v
acheter
to obtain something with money
gober acheter
to accept as true

buy into v
marcher
believe

buy the farm v
casser sa pipe avaler son extrait de naissance calancher canner crever passer de vie à trépas
to die

buy time v
gagner du temps
purposefully cause a delay, in order to achieve something else

buy-in n
support
support

buyable /ˈbaɪəbəl/ adj
achetable
that can be bought

buyback n
rétrocession
repurchase of something previously sold

buyer /ˈbaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbaɪ.ɚ/ n
acheteur acheteuse
person who makes purchases

buzz /bʌz/ n
coup de fil
informal: telephone call

buzz /bʌz/ v
bourdonner
to make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound
raser
aviation: to fly at high speed and at a low altitude
tondre
to cut the hair in a close-cropped style

buzzard /ˈbʌzəɹd/ n
buse carencro
bird of the genus Buteo
sale bougre sale bougresse
slang or derogatory term for a person

buzzcut n
boule à Z boule à zéro
military style haircut

buzzer /ˈbʌzə/ /ˈbʌzɚ/ n
bipeur
device

buzzing /ˈbʌzɪŋ/ n
bourdonnement vrombissement
sound produced by something that buzzes

by /baɪ/ preposition
avant
not later than
en par moyen
indicates a means
par
indicates the agent of a passive verb
with the authority of
indicates steady progression
used to separate dimensions
par de
indicates creator of a work
près de au bord de côté
near, or next to

by God adv
pardieu
oath

by God interjection
mon Dieu pardieu
surprise

by Jove interjection
parbleu Jupin par
exclamation indicating surprise or emphasis

by a hair's breadth
à deux doigts à un cheveu à un poil
by a narrow margin

by a landslide adv
dans les grandes largeurs largement
with big marginals

by a long shot
de loin largement
by a wide margin

by all accounts
de [[l']]avis général
According to everything that people have said
de toute évidence

by and large adv
en gros en majeure partie pratiquement
mostly, generally; with few exceptions

by any chance
par hasard
possibly; perhaps

by any means
de toute façon de toute manière

by chance
par hasard d'aventure par rencontre
unexpected(ly); accidental(ly)

by comparison
en comparaison par comparaison à titre de comparaison

by default
par défaut
in absence of any opposing action

by definition
par définition

by dint of /baɪ ˈdɪnt ɒv/ /baɪ ˈdɪnt ʌv/ preposition
grâce à
by the force of; by means of

by ear
à l'oreille
to learn or perform using only hearing

by extension
par extension
broadly

by far
de loin loin s'en faut tant s'en faut
to a large extent

by hand
à la main

by heart /baɪ ˈhɑɹt/ /baɪ ˈhɑːt/
par cœur
knowing completely

by hook or by crook
d'une manière ou d'une autre de gré ou de force
by any means possible

by inches
à petit feu

by means of preposition
au moyen de
By using

by no means
en aucun cas aucunement
certainly not

by now
à cette heure à l'heure qu'il est

by oneself
par soi-même tout seul
seul solo
without company
tout seul
without help

by return of post
par retour de courrier

by right /baɪ ˈɹaɪt/
de droit en toute justice légalement légitimement
according to what is right, or what one is legally or morally entitled to

by the Grace of God
par la grâce de Dieu
By divine right

by the book
au pied de la lettre dans les clous littéralement à la lettre
in a manner which adheres strictly to rules

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
de justesse d’un poil par la peau des dents par le chas de l'aiguille à fleur de corde
barely, closely

by the time conjunction
au moment où avant que d'ici à ce que le temps que
when

by the way
au fait à propos d'ailleurs soit dit en passant tout bien considéré
incidentally

by trade
de son état
as a profession

by virtue of /-tjuː-/ /baɪ ˈvɜːtʃuː ɒv/ /baɪ ˈvɝtʃu ʌv/ preposition
en vertu de eu égard à vu étant donné
because of

by way of phraseologicalUnit
du fait de par le fait de pas loin de
possessing the characteristics, nature, or standing of
en forme de en guise de par le biais de à titre de
for the purpose of, as a means or instance of
en passant par par via
by the route of, through, via

by what right adv
de quel droit

by-election n
élection partielle
election to fill a vacant political office

by-product n
sous-produit
side effect
sous-produit co-produit produit dérivé
secondary product

bycoket n
bicoquet
type of ancient cap or headdress

bye /baɪ/ interjection
salut
short for goodbye

bye-bye /baɪˈbaɪ/ /bəˈbaɪ/ /ˈbaɪbaɪ/ n
dodo
bedtime for a toddler
salut tchao à plus
goodbye

byform n
variante
tangential or subordinate form

bygone /-ɡɑn/ /-ɡɔːn/ /ˈbaɪɡɒn/ /ˈbaɪɡɔn/ adj
passé d'autrefois
in the far past

bygone /-ɡɑn/ /-ɡɔːn/ /ˈbaɪɡɒn/ /ˈbaɪɡɔn/ n
évènement passé
A person or occurrence that took place in the past

bylaw /ˈbaɪ.lɑ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/ n
arrêté statuts
law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization

bylina /bəˈliːnə/ n
byline
traditional East Slavic oral epic narrative poem

bypass /ˈbaɪpæs/ /ˈbaɪpɑːs/ n
contournement
circumvention
déviation contournement
road
pontage dérivation
alternative passage for a bodily fluid

bypass /ˈbaɪpæs/ /ˈbaɪpɑːs/ v
contourner
to avoid an obstacle etc, by constructing or using a bypass
contourner passer outre
to ignore the usual channels or procedures

byproduct n
sous-produit
secondary or additional product

byre /ˈbaɪɚ/ n
étable
a barn, especially one used for keeping cattle

bystander /ˈbaɪˌstænd.ə(ɹ)/ n
passant badaud
a person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer or spectator

bystander effect n
effet de proximité

byte /baɪt/ n
octet multiplet
8-bit unit

byword /ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbaɪ.wɚd/ n
proverbe
a proverb

béarnaise sauce n
béarnaise
sauce

béchamel sauce n
sauce béchamel
white sauce made with butter, flour and milk

bête noire /beɪtˈnwɑː/ /bɛt ˈnwɑɹ/ n
bête noire
an anathema

c/o preposition
a/s
(abbreviation) identifies intermediary in delivering mail

cDNA n
ADNc
complementary DNA

cabal /kəˈbæl/ /kəˈbɑːl/ n
cabale
secret organization

cabalistic adj
cabalistique
of or relating to a cabal

cabalistically adv
cabalistiquement
in a cabalistic manner

cabaret /kæbəˈreɪ/ n
cabaret
live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub

cabassou /ˈkæbəsuː/ n
kabassou
armadillo

cabbage /ˈkæbɪd͡ʒ/ n
chou
leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable
plant

cabbage fly n
mouche du chou
Delia radicum

cabbage roll n
cigare au chou
A dish consisting of cooked cabbage leaves wrapped around a variety of fillings

cabin /ˈkæbɪn/ n
cabane
small dwelling, especially one made of logs
cabine
private room on a ship

cabin boy n
mousse moussaillon
a boy serving on a ship

cabin crew n
personnel navigant
members of staff aboard aircraft

cabin fever n
claustrophobie
psychological condition

cabinet /ˈkæb.nət/ /ˈkæb.nɪt/ /ˈkæb.ə.nət/ /ˈkæb.ɪ.nɪt/ n
armoire
storage closet
cabinet
group of ministers
group of advisors

cabinetmaker n
ébéniste menuisier
skilled woodworker

cable /ˈkeɪ.bəl/ n
câble
large wire, rope
telegram
heavy rope or chain as used for mooring
communications system with coaxial or fiber optic
câble fil électrique
assembly of wires for electricity
torsade
texture pattern in knitting

cable car n
téléphérique chariot
hanging carriage

cable length n
encablure
one tenth of a nautical mile

cable ship n
navire câblier

cable television n
télévision par câble câblodiffusion câblodistribution
television received through coaxial cables

cable tie n
serre-câble collier de serrage en plastique collier de serrage colson rilsan
a type of fastener

cable-stayed bridge n
pont à haubans
bridge supported by cables attached directly to pillars

cableway n
téléphérique
system of cables

cabriolet /kæ.bɹi.əˈleɪ/ n
cabriolet
an automobile with a retractable top
a light carriage with a folding top, pulled by a single horse

cacao /kəˈkaʊ̯/ /kəˈkeɪ̯oʊ̯/ /kəˈkeɪ̯əʊ̯/ /kəˈkɑːəʊ̯/ [kəˈkʰaʊ̯] [kəˈkʰeɪ̯oʊ̯] [kəˈkʰeɪ̯əʊ̯] [kəˈkʰɑːəʊ̯] n
cacaoyer
cacao tree
fève de cacao cacaoyer
cocoa bean

cacatory adj
cacatoire diarrhéique

cache /keɪʃ/ /kæɪʃ/ /kæʃ/ /kæˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkæʃ.eɪ/ n
cache
geocaching: hidden container
cache mémoire cache
computing: fast temporary storage for data

cache-sexe n
cache-sexe
article of clothing

cachexia /kəˈkɛksiə/ /kəˈkɛksɪə/ n
cachexie
systemic wasting of muscle tissue that accompanies a chronic disease

caciocavallo n
caciocavallo kachkaval

cack /kæk/ n
caca
excrement

cack /kæk/ v
caguer chier
to defecate

cackle /ˈkækəl/ n
caquet
cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg
gloussement ricanement
laugh resembling the cry of a hen or goose

cackle /ˈkækəl/ v
caqueter
to make a sharp, broken noise or cry, as a hen or goose does
to laugh with a sound similar to a hen's cry

cackling goose n
bernache de Hutchins
Branta hutchinsii

cacodemon /kækəˈdiːmən/ n
cacodémon
evil or malevolent spirit

cacoethes /ˌkakəʊˈiːθiːz/ n
contrainte manie
compulsion, mania
tumeur ulcère
disposition in a disease

cacography /kaˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
cacographie

cacomistle n
bassaris d'Amérique centrale
Bassariscus sumichrasti

cacophonous /kəˈkɑfənəs/ /kəˈkɒfənəs/ adj
cacophonique
containing or consisting of unpleasant sounds

cacophony /kəˈkɑfəni/ /kəˈkɒfəni/ n
cacophonie
mix of discordant sounds; dissonance

cactus /ˈkæktəs/ /ˈkæktʌs/ n
cactus
member of the Cactaceae

cadastral adj
cadastral
of or relating to a cadastre

cadaver /kəˈdeɪ.və(ɹ)/ /kəˈdæv.ə(ɹ)/ /kəˈdævɚ/ /kəˈdɑːv.ə(ɹ)/ n
cadavre
a dead body

cadaveric /kadəˈvɛɹɪk/ /kəˈdavəɹɪk/ adj
cadavérique
pertaining to a corpse

cadaverine /kəˈdævəɹɪn/ n
cadavérine
foul-smelling diamine

cadaverous adj
cadavérique
cadaverous

caddie /ˈkædi/ /ˈkɑdi/ [-ɾi] n
caddie
person hired to assist a golfer by carrying their golf clubs and providing advice

cadence /ˈkeɪ.dn̩s/ n
cadence
(music) chord progression concluding a section or piece
measure or beat of movement
(music) an embellished cadenza

cadenza /kəˈdɛnzə/ n
cadence
decorative solo piece of music

cadet /kəˈdɛt/ n
cadet
a student at a military school who is training to be an officer
puîné
younger son

cadmium /ˈkædmiəm/ n
cadmium
chemical element

cadre /ˈkæd.ɹeɪ/ /ˈkæd.ɹi/ /ˈkɑ.dɚ/ /ˈkɑ.dɹeɪ/ /ˈkɑ.dɹi/ /ˈkɑ.dɹə/ /ˈkɑː.də/ /ˈkɑː.dɹə/ n
cadre
frame or framework
cadres
military: skeleton upon which regiment is formed; its officers

caduceus /kəˈdjuː.si.əs/ /kəˈdu.si.əs/ n
caducée
symbol

caecal adj
cæcal
of or pertaining to caecum

caecum /ˈsiː.kəm/ n
cæcum
blind pouch connected to the large intestine

caesaropapism /ˌsiːzəɹoʊˈpeɪpɪz(ə)m/ /ˌsiːzəɹəʊˈpeɪpɪzm̩/ n
césaropapisme
combination of state (originally imperial) power with religious authority; state authority over ecclesiastical matters

caesium /ˈsiːzi.əm/ n
césium cæsium
a metallic chemical element

caesura /sɪˈzjʊəɹə/ /sɪˈʒʊɹə/ n
césure
using two words to divide a metrical foot
a pause or interruption

cafeteria /ˌkafəˈtɪəɹi.ə/ /ˌkæfəˈtɪ(ə)ɹi.ə/ n
cafétéria cantine cafèt’
restaurant
cantine caféteria réfectoire
dining area

cafetière /ˌkæf.ə.tiˈɛəɹ/ /ˌkæf.əˈtjɛəɹ/ n
cafetière à piston
cylindrical glass jug used to make coffee

caffeine /kæˈfiːn/ /ˈkæfiːn/ n
caféine
alkaloid found naturally in tea and coffee plants

café /ˈkæfeɪ/ /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ n
café
coffee shop

café au lait /kæˌfeɪ əʊ ˈleɪ/ /ˌkæfeɪ əʊ ˈleɪ/ n
café au lait
coffee with milk
colour

cage /keɪd͡ʒ/ n
cage
enclosure
lift compartment

cage /keɪd͡ʒ/ v
encager
to put into a cage

cahoots /kəˈhuːts/ n
ligue
collusion or collaboration to nefarious ends

caid /kɑːˈiːd/ /ˈkɑː.ɪd/ n
caïd
local governor or leader

caiman /ˈkeɪ.mən/ n
caïman
alligator relative

caipirinha /ˌkaɪ.pɪˈɹiː.njə/ n
caïpirinha
traditional Brazilian alcoholic drink

caique /kaɪˈiːk/ /kɑːˈiːk/ n
caïque
boat

cairn /kɛən/ /kɛəɹn/ n
cairn
monument
montjoie
landmark

cajolement n
cajolerie
the act of cajoling

cajuputene n
cajeputène

cake /keɪk/ [ˈk̟ʰeɪ̯k̚] n
batterie d'artifice batterie de feu d'artifice
multi-shot fireworks assembly
gâteau pâtisserie
type of sweet dessert

cake mix n
mélange à gâteau
powdered mixture of the dry ingredients used to produce a cake or the finished mixture before baking

cake server n
pelle à tarte pelle à gâteau
a tool for serving cake

cake shop /ˈkeɪk ʃɑp/ /ˈkeɪk ʃɒp/ n
pâtisserie
shop where cakes can be bought; patisserie

cake slice n
pelle à tarte
a knife with a wide, triangular, unsharpened blade, designed to cut and serve slices of cake

cake tin n
moule à gâteau tourtière
the tin in which a cake is baked

calabash /ˈkaləbaʃ/ /ˈkæləˌbæʃ/ n
calebasse
Lagenaria siceraria
container made from the shell of the fruit of one of the above plants

caladrius n
caladrius
mythical bird

calamine n
calamine
pink form of zinc oxide

calamint n
calament
herb

calamitous /kəˈlæmɪtəs/ adj
calamiteux
concerning or involving calamity, disastrous

calamity /kəˈlæmɪti/ n
calamité
event resulting in great loss

calamondin /ˌkæləˈmɒndɪn/ n
calamondin
tree

calandra lark n
alouette calandre
Melanocorypha calandra

calcaneal /kælˈkeɪniəl/ adj
calcanéen
of or pertaining to the calcaneus

calcareous /kælˈkɛəɹiəs/ adj
calcaire
resembling or containing limestone

calcic adj
calcique
of, pertaining to, or derived from calcium or lime

calciferous adj
calcarifère
of or pertaining to calcium, calcium carbonate or calcite

calcify /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/ v
calcifier
transitive
intransitive

calcination n
calcination
the process of calcining

calcine /-sɪn/ /kælˈsaɪn/ /ˈkælsaɪn/ /ˈkælˌsaɪn/ v
calciner
to heat (a substance) without melting in order to drive off water, etc., and to oxidize or reduce it

calcined adj
calciné
converted by calcination

calcite /ˈkælˌsaɪt/ n
calcite
calcium carbonate mineral

calcium /ˈkæl.ʃəm/ /ˈkælsi.əm/ n
calcium
chemical element of atomic number 20

calcium carbonate n
carbonate de calcium
CaCO₃

calcium chloride n
chlorure de calcium
calcium salt of hydrochloric acid

calcium hydroxide n
chaux éteinte
chemical compound

calcium oxide n
oxyde de calcium
white powderous substance

calcium sulfate n
sulfate de calcium
calcium salt of sulfuric acid

calculable /kæl.kjə.lə.bl/ [ˈkʰæɫ.kjəˌlə.bl̩] adj
calculable
able to be calculated

calculate /ˈkælkjəleɪt/ /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ v
calculer
(transitive) to determine the value or solution of sth.
(intransitive) to determine values or solutions

calculated risk n
risque calculé

calculation /kælkjuˈleɪʃən/ /kælkjəˈleɪʃən/ n
calcul
act or process of calculating

calculator /kæl.kjə.leɪ.tɚ/ /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈkʰæɫ.kjəˌleɪ̯.ɾɚ] n
calculatrice calculette
electronic device that performs mathematical calculations

calculus /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/ /ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/ n
calcul
formal mathematical system
differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject
calcul lithiase
stony concretion in an organ

calculus of variations n
calcul des variations
a form of calculus

caldera /kælˈdɛə.ɹə/ /kælˈdɛɹ.ə/ /ˈkɔːl.də.ɹə/ n
caldera caldeira
geology: a large crater formed by a volcanic explosion

calefactory adj
caléfactoire
warming

calefactory n
caléfactoire chauffoir
warming room

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ [ˈkʰæl.(ə)n.dɚ] n
agenda emploi du temps programme
list of planned events
calendrier
means to determine the date
system by which time is divided

calendar month n
mois calendaire
period of duration

calendar year n
an
time between corresponding dates in adjacent years
année civile
time between 1st January and 31st December

calendarist /ˈkæl.ən.də.ɹɪst/ /ˈkæl.ən.dəɹ.ɪst/ n
calendariste
a person who uses a calendar

calender /ˈkæləndə/ /ˈkæləndɚ/ n
calendre calandre
machine
calender
one of an order of dervishes

calendrical /kəˈlɛndɹɪkl̩/ adj
calendaire
of, pertaining to, or used by a calendar system

calends /ˈkæləndz/ /ˈkælɪndz/ n
calende
first day of a month of the Roman calendar

calf /kaf/ /keɪf/ /kæf/ /kɐːf/ /kɑːf/ n
baleineau baleinelle baleinon blanchon chiot éléphanteau
young deer, elephant, seal or whale (also used of some other animals)
veau velle
young cow or bull
mollet
anatomy: back of the leg below the knee

calf bone n
péroné
smaller lower-leg bone

caliber /ˈkæl.ə.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɚ/ n
calibre
diameter of the bore of a firearm

calibrate /ˈkæl.ə.bɹeɪt/ /ˈkæl.ə.bɹæɪt/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
calibrer étalonner
to check or adjust by comparison with a standard

calibration /ˈkæl.əˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˈkæl.əˈbɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˈkæl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
calibrage étalonnage
act of calibrating

calico /ˈkælɪkəʊ/ n
calico tricolore
cat
calicot
kind of cloth

californium /ˌkælɪˈfɔɹniəm/ /ˌkælɪˈfɔːniəm/ n
californium
chemical element

caliper /ˈkælɪpɚ/ n
étrier
part of a disc brake

calipers /ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚz/ n
compas d'épaisseur pied à coulisse
measuring device

caliph /ˈkeɪlɪf/ /ˈkælɪf/ n
calife
political leader of the Muslim world

caliphate /ˈkælɪfeɪt/ n
califat
Islamic government

calisthenics /ˌkæl.ɪsˈθɛn.ɪks/ n
callisthénie
in the plural: gymnastic exercises under the participation of a (surface-wise) multitude of muscles and often minimal equipment (thus, usually bodyweight exercises) with a stress on stamina

call /koːl/ /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɑɫ] [kʰɔɫ] n
appeau
instrument to call birds or animals
appel
beckoning or summoning
telephone conversation
appel cri
cry or shout
appel exécution
computing: act of jumping to a subprogram
astreinte
type of work shift
cri chant
characteristic cry of a bird or other animal
parole
right to speak
visite
social visit

call /koːl/ /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɑɫ] [kʰɔɫ] v
appeler
to request, summon, or beckon
to name or refer to
appeler crier
to cry or shout
appeler téléphoner
to contact by telephone
faire appel
to require, demand
suivre
to match or equal the amount of poker chips in the pot as the player that bet
visiter
to pay a social visit

call a spade a spade v
appeler un chat un chat appeler les choses par leur nom
to speak the truth

call an ambulance phraseologicalUnit
appelez une ambulance
request to call an ambulance

call back v
rappeler
telephone someone again

call center n
centre d'appels
business location for calls

call for v
appeler
to summon
demander
to request, demand
demander commander
to ask for (something) in loud voice
nécessiter exiger
to necessitate, demand
passer
to come to a place to ask for (someone)

call into question v
remettre en cause remettre en question
to cause to be questioned

call it a day v
arrêter les frais jeter l'éponge retirer
to retire
s'arrêter là
to cease activity for the day

call it even v
être quitte
declare debts resolved

call it quits v
arrêter démissionner
to conclude
être quitte
to declare debts resolved

call names v
insulter traiter de tous les noms
to insult somebody childishly

call number n
cote
identification number for materials within a library

call on the carpet v
réprimander
reprimand

call option n
option d'achat
finance: option to buy

call out v
annoncer crier
to yell out
appeler convoquer
to order into service; to summon into service
interpeler
to challenge
préciser spécifier
to specify

call premium n
prime de remboursement

call roll v
faire l'appel pointer
to make a roll call

call sign n
indicatif d'appel
broadcasting

call the fire department phraseologicalUnit
appelez les pompiers

call the police phraseologicalUnit
appelez la police
call the police

call the shots v
commander décider
to make decisions

call to arms n
appel aux armes
appeal to undertake a course of action

call to prayer n
appel à la prière
A public proclamation made five times a day in Muslim societies

call up v
appeler
to call on telephone
sélectionner
to select

calla n
anguine calla calla des marais
Calla palustris

callback n
fonction de rappel
function pointer passed to another function

callee n
appelé
the person who is getting called by the caller

caller /ˈkɑlɚ/ /ˈkɔlɚ/ /ˈkɔːlə/ n
appelant téléphoneur
the person who makes a telephone call

calligram /ˈkæl.ɪˌɡɹæm/ n
calligramme
text in which the layout has special significance

calligrapher /kəˈlɪɡɹəfɚ/ n
calligraphe
one who practices calligraphy

calligraphic /ˌkælɪˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
calligraphique
of calligraphy
written as calligraphy

calligraphically adv
calligraphiquement
in a calligraphic manner

calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/ n
calligraphie chirographie
art of writing beautifully

calling card n
fèces popo selles
euphemistic: excrement
marque de fabrique
characteristic

callipygian /ˌkæ.ləˈpɪ.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˌkæliˈpɪdʒjən/ /ˌkæləˈpɪdʒi.ən/ /ˌkæləˈpɪdʒjən/ /ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒi.ən/ adj
callipyge
having beautiful buttocks

callous /ˈkæləs/ adj
endurci insensible sans-cœur
emotionally hardened

callousness n
insensibilité
quality of being callous; emotional hardheartedness or indifference

callout n
convocation

callus /ˈkæləs/ n
cal calus durillon
hardened part of the skin

callused adj
calleux
having calluses

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kæm/ /kɐːm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ adj
calme
free from anger and anxiety
without wind or storm
(of water) with few or no waves on the surface
calme tranquille
free of noise and disturbance

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kæm/ /kɐːm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ n
calme calme plat
period without wind

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kæm/ /kɐːm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ v
calmer apaiser
to make calm

calm before the storm n
calme avant la tempête
peace before a disturbance or crisis

calm down v
apaiser calmer
To become less excited
calmer tranquilliser apaiser
To cause to become less excited

calmly /ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/ adv
paisiblement
in a calm manner

calmness /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ /ˈkɑːmnəs/ n
calme
the state of being calm; tranquillity; silence

calorie /ˈkæləɹi/ n
calorie
amount of heat to raise 1 gram of water by 1 °C

calorimeter /ˌkæləˈɹɪmɪtɚ/ n
calorimètre
apparatus for measuring amount of heat

calorimetric adj
calorimétrique
relating to calorimetry

calorimetry n
calorimétrie
the scientific discipline

calpack n
colback
hat

calque /kælk/ n
calque
word formed by word-for-word translation of a word in another language

calque /kælk/ v
calquer
adopt a word by translation of its parts

calretinin n
calrétinine

caltrop /ˈkæltɹəp/ /ˈkɔːltɹəp/ n
centaurée chausse-trape chardon étoilé
starthistle
chausse-trape pied de corbeau
weaponry
tribule terrestre
Tribulus terrestris

calumniate /kəˈlʌmni.eɪt/ v
calomnier
to make hurtful untrue statements

calumniator n
calomniateur
a person who calumniates

calumnious adj
calomnieux
possessing the traits of calumny

calumniously adv
calomnieusement
in the manner of a falsification intended to discredit another

calumny /kəˈlʌmni/ /ˈkæləmni/ n
calomnie
falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another

calvary n
calvaire
a type of public monument
a life-size representation of the crucifixion

calve /kæv/ /kɑːv/ v
abandonner perdre
to shed, set loose (a mass of ice)
aider le vêlage
to assist in a cow's giving birth to a calf
mettre bas
to give birth to (a calf)
se briser se casser se fractionner se fragmenter se morceler se scinder
to shed a large piece
se détacher
to break off
vêler mettre bas
to give birth to a calf

calyx /ˈkeɪ.lɪks/ /ˈkæ.lɪks/ n
calice
the sepals of a flower

calzone /kæltˈsəʊni/ /kælˈzoʊn/ /kælˈzoʊneɪ/ /kælˈzəʊni/ n
calzone
baked Italian turnover

calèche /kəˈlɛʃ/ n
calèche
type of carriage

cam [kæm] n
came
mechanical part

camaraderie /ˌkæm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/ /ˌkæməˈɹædəɹi/ /ˌkæməˈɹɑːdəɹi/ /ˌkɑm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/ n
camaraderie
close friendship in a group of friends
a spirit of familiarity and closeness

cambarysu n
cambarysu
drum

cambium /ˈkambɪəm/ /ˈkeə̯m.biˌəm/ /ˈkæm.biˌəm/ n
cambium
botanical cell layer

camcorder /ˈkæmˌkoɹ.dɚ/ n
caméra vidéo caméscope
electronic device

came /keɪm/ [kʰeɪ̯m] n
plomb
A grooved strip of metal for glasswork

camel /ˈkæməl/ n
chameau chamelle
beast of burden

camel driver n
chamelier chamelière
one who is in charge of camels

camel meat n
viande de chameau viande caméline
camel eaten as meat

camel rider n
chamelier chamelière
someone who rides a camel

camel spider n
solifuge
arachnid belonging to the order Solifugae

camel through the eye of a needle phraseologicalUnit
faire passer un chameau par le chas d'une aiguille
impossible

cameleer n
chamelière chamelier
camel rider

camellia /kəˈmiːlɪ.ə/ /kəˈmɛlɪ.ə/ n
camélia
plant

cameltoe n
cameltoe
clear visible presence of a woman's vulva

camembert /ˈkæmɒmˌbeə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæməmˌbeː/ n
camembert
creamy cheese from France

cameo /ˈkæm.i.oʊ/ /ˈkæm.iː.əʊ/ n
camaïeu camée
relief work
caméo
brief appearance

camera /ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈkæmɹə/ n
appareil photo caméra
still camera
caméra appareil photo
movie camera

camera angle n
angle de prise de vue
viewpoint from which something is photographed

camera obscura /ˌkæm.ə.ɹə əbˈskjʊə.ɹə/ /ˌkæm.ɚ.ə əbˈskjʊɚ.ə/ /ˌkæm.ɹə əbˈskjʊə.ɹə/ /ˌkæm.ɹə əbˈskjʊɚ.ə/ n
chambre noire
darkened chamber in which the image of an outside object is projected and focused onto a surface

cameralism n
caméralisme
the theories and practices of the cameralists

cameraman n
caméraman cadreur
somebody who operates a film or TV camera

camerlengo n
camerlingue
chamberlain

camomile /ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/ /ˈkæ.məˌmil/ n
camomille
Matricaria recutita

camomile tea n
camomille thé à la camomille
beverage

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ n
camouflage
military
biology
act of disguising
camouflage déguisement
déguisement camouflage
disguise

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ v
camoufler
hide, disguise

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] n
camp campament
base
camp campement
outdoor place
camp
style

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] v
bivouaquer camper
to set up a camp
camper
to live in a tent

camp bed n
lit de camp lit pliant
a cot

camp follower n
vivandier
someone who follows an army for living

camp stove n
réchaud
portable stove used while camping

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ /kəmˈpeɪn/ n
campagne
series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ /kəmˈpeɪn/ v
faire campagne mener une campagne
to take part in a campaign

campaniform adj
campaniforme

campanologic adj
campanologique
of or relating to campanology

campanology n
campanologie
study of bells

campfire /ˈkæmpˌfaɪ̯ɚ/ [ˈkʰɛə̯mpˌfaɪ̯ɚ] n
feu de camp
fire at a campground

campground n
terrain de camping
area for tents

camphor /ˈkæmfə/ /ˈkæmfɚ/ n
camphre
white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone

camphor tree n
arbre à camphre bois de Shiu camphrier laurier de Chine
tree

camping /ˈkæmp.ɪŋ/ n
camping campisme
recreational activity

camping chair n
chaise de camping
a lightweight folding chair used by campers

campsite n
camping terrain de camping campement
a place where a tent may be or is pitched

camptonitic adj
camptonitique

campus /ˈkæmpəs/ /ˈkæmpʊs/ n
campus
grounds or property of a school, etc.

camshaft n
arbre à cames
a shaft fitted with cams

can /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] n
WC chiottes
non-offensive slang for toilet
arrosoir
a container used to carry and dispense water for plants
bidon canette
a more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids
boule fesses miches
buttocks
boîte de conserve
a tin-plate canister

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ /ˈkɛn/ [kʰn̩] [kʰən] [ˈkʰan] [ˈkʰæn] [ˈkʰɛən ~ ˈkʰeən] [ˈkʰɛːn] [ˈkʰɛˑn] v
pouvoir
to be able
may

can /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] v
conserver
to preserve
jeter
to discard
limoger virer
to fire or dismiss an employee
taire
to shut up

can I buy you a drink phraseologicalUnit
puis-je vous offrir quelque chose à boire ?
can I buy you a drink?

can I come in /kən ˌaɪ kʌm ˈɪn/ [kən ˌaɪ kʰɐm ˈɪn] [kən ˌaɪ kʰʌm ˈɪn] phraseologicalUnit
puis-je entrer?
phrase

can I help you phraseologicalUnit
puis-je vous aider ?
offering of assistance

can I use your phone phraseologicalUnit
puis-je utiliser votre téléphone
can I use your phone?

can of worms n
sac de nœuds
a complex, troublesome situation

can opener n
ouvre-boîte ouvre-boîtes
device used to open tin cans

can you help me phraseologicalUnit
peux-tu m'aider ? pouvez-vous m'aider ?
can you help me?

can't carry a tune in a bucket v
chanter comme une casserole

can't help v
ne pas pouvoir s'empêcher de ne rien pouvoir y faire être plus fort que soi
not be able to avoid something

can't stand the sight of v
ne plus pouvoir voir en peinture

can't wait v
avoir hâte

canaigre /-ˈneɪɡə/ /kəˈnaɪɡri/ n
canaigre
Rumex hymenosepalus

canal /kəˈnæl/ /kəˈnɛl/ n
canal
artificial waterway
a tubular channel within the body

canapé n
canapé
elegant sofa
a bite-sized slice open-faced sandwich

canard /kəˈnɑɹd/ /kəˈnɑːd/ n
aileron moustache plan canard
winglike structure
avion-canard canard
type of aircraft
canard
false or misleading report or story

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ n
canari
bird from the Canary Islands
small yellow bird in general
jaune canari
colour

canary grass n
alpiste
Phalaris canariensis

canary in a coal mine n
avant-coureur canari dans une mine de charbon
early indicator

canasta /kəˈnæstə/ n
canasta
card game

cancan n
cancan
dance

cancel /ˈkæn.sl̩/ [ˈkɛən.sl̩ ~ ˈkeən.sl̩] n
annulation
cancellation

cancel /ˈkæn.sl̩/ [ˈkɛən.sl̩ ~ ˈkeən.sl̩] v
annuler décommander résilier mettre fin se désabonner
invalidate, annul
annuler éliminer
remove a common factor
compenser neutraliser
offset, equalize
oblitérer
mark to prevent reuse

cancel culture n
cancel culture culture de l'annulation
cultural phenomenon

cancellable adj
résiliable
which can be cancelled

cancellation /kænsəˈleɪʃən/ n
annulation résiliation suppression élimination
act of cancelling

cancelled adj
annulé
No longer planned or scheduled

cancellous adj
spongieux
low-density (of bone)

cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ /ˈkæːnsə/ n
cancer
disease of uncontrolled cellular proliferation

cancerous /ˈkænsəɹəs/ adj
cancéreux
relating to or affected with cancer

candela /kænˈdiːlə/ /kænˈdɛlə/ /ˈkændɪlə/ n
candela candéla
unit of luminous intensity

candelabrum /kændɪˈleɪbɹəm/ /kændɪˈlɑːbɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈæ.bɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈɑ.bɹəm/ n
candélabre
candle holder

candid /ˈkæn.dɪd/ adj
candide
sincère
straightforward, open and sincere
spontané
not posed or rehearsed

candid camera n
caméra cachée
a camera which is concealed or unobtrusive

candidacy /ˈkændɪdəsi/ n
candidature
state or act of being a candidate

candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪ.dɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.dɪt/ n
candidat candidate
person running in an election

candidature /ˈkændɪdətjʊɚ/ /ˈkændɪdət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkændɪdət͡ʃʊɚ/ n
candidature
the condition of becoming a candidate

candidiasis /ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs/ n
candidose
fungal infection

candidly /ˈkændɪdli/ adv
de bonne foi
in a candid manner

candle /ˈkændl̩/ /ˈkændəl/ n
bougie chandelle
a light source

candle in the wind n
petite chose fragile
a fragile or vulnerable thing

candle snuffer n
éteignoir mouchette
device made to extinguish a candle

candleholder n
chandelier
device for holding one or more lit candles

candlelit dinner n
dîner aux chandelles

candlepower n
bougie
former measurement of brightness of a light source

candlestick /ˈkændl̩ˌstɪk/ /ˈkændəlˌstɪk/ n
chandelier bougeoir
a holder with a socket or spike for a candle

candor /ˈkæn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈkæn.dɚ/ n
candeur
sincere and open in speech, honesty in expression

candrabindu n
chandrabindu tchandrabindou
candrabindu

candy /ˈkændi/ n
bonbon sucrerie dragée
piece of candy

candy /ˈkændi/ v
confire candir
to cook, or coat with sugar or syrup

candy apple n
pomme d'amour
apple with a hard sugar candy coating

candy bar n
barre chocolatée barre de chocolat
type of candy

candy cane /ˈkændi ˌkeɪn/ n
canne de Noël canne de bonbon sucre d'orge
candy in the shape of a cane

candy floss /ˈkændi ˌflɒs/ n
barbe à papa
sweet

candy pink n
rose bonbon

candyman n
confiseur
male confectioner
dealer
drug dealer

cane /keɪn/ n
bastonnade
the cane: corporal punishment consisting of a beating with a cane
canne
a short wooden or bamboo rod or stick used for corporal punishment
plant itself
canne canne blanche
long collapsible rod used by vision impaired people
canne tige
slender flexible stem of plants such as bamboo

cane /keɪn/ v
bâtonner
to beat with a cane

cane rat n
aulacode
rodent

cane sugar n
sucre de canne
sugar from the sugar cane plant

cane toad n
crapaud-buffle
Bufo marinus

canefield n
champ de canne
field where cane is grown

canephora n
canéphore
caryatid

canid /ˈkeɪnəd/ /ˈkænəd/ n
canidé
member of Canidae

canine /kəˈnaɪn/ /ˈkeɪnaɪn/ /ˈkeɪˌnaɪn/ /ˈkænaɪn/ adj
canin
pertaining to dogs

canine tooth n
dent de l'œil dent œillère
tooth

caning /ˈkeɪnɪŋ/ n
bastonnade
a beating with a cane

caninoid adj
caninoïde

cannabis /ˈkænəbɪs/ n
cannabis
plant

canned /kænd/ adj
boîte conserve
preserved in cans

canned laughter n
rires en boîte rires enregistrés
pre-recorded laughter that is edited into the soundtrack of a TV programme

cannibal /ˈkænɪbəl/ n
cannibale
an organism which eats others of its own species

cannibalism n
cannibalisme
act of eating another of one's own species

cannibalistic /kan.ɪ.bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ /kæn.ə.bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
cannibale
tending toward cannibalism

canning /ˈkænɪŋ/ n
mise en boîte mise en conserve
preserving process

cannoli /kaˈnəʊlɪ/ /kəˈnoʊli/ /kəˈnəʊlɪ/ /k̬ɐˈnɔːlɪ̆/ n
cannolo
tube of fried pastry filled with ricotta

cannon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
canon
artillery piece

cannon bone n
canon
metacarpal of a horse

cannon fodder n
chair à canon
military forces considered to be expendable

cannon shot n
coup de canon

cannonade /ˈkæn.ənˌeɪd/ n
canonnade
firing of artillery

cannonball /ˈkænənˌbɔːl/ n
boulet de canon
spherical projectile fired from a smoothbore cannon

cannot /kænˈɒt/ /kə(n)ˈnɑt/ /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈkæ(n.)nɑt/ /ˈkænɒt/ /ˈkɛ(n.)nɑt/ v
ne pas pouvoir
cannot

cannot but v
ne pas pouvoir ne pas
cannot but

cannula /ˈkænjʊlə/ n
canule
medicine: tube inserted in the body

canny /ˈkæni/ adj
astucieux rusé
knowing, shrewd, astute
prudent
careful, prudent, cautious

canoe /kəˈnuː/ n
canoë
small long and narrow boat

canoeist n
canoéiste
person who travels by canoe

canola oil n
huile de canola
vegetable oil

canon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
anses
part of a bell by which it is suspended
canon
group of literary works accepted as representative
gros-canon
printing: 48-point type
chanoine
A clergy member serving a cathedral

canon law n
droit canon droit canonique

canoness n
chanoinesse
woman who holds a canonry

canonical /kəˈnɑn.ɪ.kəl/ /kəˈnɒn.ɪ.kl̩/ adj
basique
stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner
canonique
present in a canon, religious or otherwise
(religion) in conformity with canon law
in canonical form
orthodoxe
according to recognised or orthodox rules

canonical form n
forme canonique
standard or normal presentation of a mathematical entity

canonical hour n
heure canoniale
three-hour intervals

canonicalization n
canonicalisation
standardization, normalization

canonically adv
canonialement canoniquement
in a canonical manner

canonization n
canonisation
the final process or decree
the state of being canonized or sainted

canonize /ˈkænənaɪz/ /ˈkænəˌnaɪz/ v
canoniser
to declare as a saint

canonry n
canonicat
The office of a canon

canopy /ˈkæ.nə.pi/ n
baldaquin dais voûte
high cover
canopée
highest foliage and branches of a forest
marquise
overhanging or projecting roof structure
toile de parachute
parachute cloth

canopy bed n
lit à baldaquin
a bed equipped with a canopy

cant /kænt/ n
argot
secret language
armes parlantes
heraldry: blazon that makes a pun, canting arms
blabla langue de bois
hypocritical talk
lamentation
whining speech, such as that used by beggars

cant /kænt/ v
canter incliner
set something at an angle

cantaloupe /ˈkæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈkæn.tə.luːp/ n
cantaloup
melon

cantankerous /kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/ /kənˈtæŋkəɹəs/ adj
irritable
ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby

cantata /kənˈtɑːtə/ n
cantate
cantata

canteen /kænˈtin/ /kænˈtiːn/ [kʰɛə̯nˈtin] n
cantine cafétéria cafèt’
small cafeteria or snack bar
gourde bidon
water bottle

canter /ˈkæntɚ/ n
petit galop
gait

canthus /ˈkænθəs/ n
canthus coin de l'œil coin de la paupière
corner of the eye, where the eyelids meet

canticle /ˈkæntɪkəl/ n
cantique
a chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text

cantilever /ˈkantɪliːvə/ n
porte-à-faux
beam anchored at one end and projecting into space

cantillate v
cantiller
to chant or recite musically

cantillation /ˌkæntɪˈleɪʃən/ n
cantillation
the intonation of a sentence

canting arms n
armes parlantes
heraldic bearing in the form of a visual pun

cantle /ˈkantəl/ /ˈkæntəl/ n
troussequin
back part of saddle

canton /ˈkæntn̩/ /ˈkæntɒn/ n
canton
state of Switzerland
heraldry; one of the ordinaries
subdivision of Bosnia and Herzegovina
subdivision of Luxembourg
subdivision of Serbia
subdivision of an arrondissement

cantonal adj
cantonal
of, pertaining to, or divided into cantons

cantonist n
cantoniste
conscript in the Russian Empire

canvas /ˈkænvæs/ /ˈkænvəs/ n
toile
type of coarse cloth
toile canevas
piece of canvas cloth on which one may paint

canvas /ˈkænvæs/ /ˈkænvəs/ v
entoiler toiler
to cover (an area or object) with canvas

canvass /ˈkænvəs/ v
soliciter
to seek the support of (voters or a constituency) in a forthcoming election or poll through personal solicitation or public addresses

canyon /ˈkænjən/ n
canyon gorge
a valley cut in rock by a river

caoutchouc /ˈkaʊt͡ʃuk/ /ˈkaʊt͡ʃʊk/ n
caoutchouc
natural rubber

cap /kæp/ [kʰæp] n
bouchon capsule capuchon couvercle opercule
protective cover or seal
calotte
portion of a sphere
casquette bonnet tuque
head covering
chapeau carpophore pileus tête
top part of a mushroom
chapeau mortier
academic mortarboard
cime sommet
summit of a mountain
couronne
crown covering a tooth
plafond
artificial upper limit

cap and trade n
bourse du carbone
market-based approach to control pollution

capability /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌkæɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ [ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] [ˌkæɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] n
capacité
the power or ability to generate an outcome

capable /ˈkeɪpəbəl/ adj
capable
able and efficient

capacious /kəˈpeɪʃəs/ adj
spacieux
having a lot of space inside

capacitance n
capacité électrique
property of an element of an electrical circuit

capacitive adj
capacitif
electrostatics: of capacitance

capacitor n
condensateur
electronic component

capacity /kəˈpæsɪti/ n
capacité
the ability to hold, receive, or absorb
capability; the ability to perform some task
electrical capacitance

caparison n
caparaçon
coverings for an animal, often ornamental

cape /keɪp/ n
cap
headland
cape
garment

caped /ˈkeɪpt/ adj
encapé
wearing a cape

caped crusader /ˈkeɪpt kɹuːˈseɪdə/ pn
croisé encapé
superhero

capelin n
capelan
small fish

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ n
cabriole
playful leap
câpre
pickled bud of Capparis spinosa

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ v
batifoler cabrioler
to jump about playfully

caperberry n
capron
fruit

capercaillie /kæpəˈkeɪli/ /kæpɚˈkeɪli/ n
grand tétras grand coq de bruyère
Tetrao urogallus

capillary /kəˈpɪl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈkæpɪˌlɛɹi/ n
capillaire
any of small blood vessels that connect arteries to veins

capillary action n
capillarité
drawing of a liquid up interstices

capisce /kəˈpiʃ/ /kəˈpiːʃ/ interjection
compris? pigé?
“understood?”

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ [ˈkæp.ɪ.ɾəl] adj
capital
involving punishment by death
excellent
excellent
majuscule
uppercase

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ [ˈkæp.ɪ.ɾəl] n
capital
money and wealth
chapiteau
uppermost part of a column

capital adequacy n
adéquation des fonds propres

capital city n
capitale chef-lieu
city designated as seat of government

capital flight n
fuite des capitaux
rapid flow of money or assets out of a country

capital gain n
plus-value
an increase in the value of a capital asset

capital gains tax n
impôt sur les plus-values
tax on profit made from selling capital

capital good n
bien d'équipement bien de production

capital letter n
majuscule

capital punishment n
peine de mort peine capitale
punishment by death

capital ship n
bâtiment précieux navire capital
warship

capitalisation n
capitalisation
finance
act or process of capitalising
state of being capitalised

capitalism /ˈkapɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/ n
capitalisme
socio-economic system based on private property rights

capitalist /ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/ adj
capitaliste
supporting or endorsing capitalism

capitalist /ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/ n
capitaliste
supporter of capitalism

capitalistic adj
capitaliste
of or pertaining to capitalism or to capitalists

capitalize /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/ v
capitaliser
to convert into capital
In writing or editing, to make use of capital letters

capitate bone n
capitatum os capitatum
os capitatum

capitulate /kəˈpɪ.tjʊ.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪ.t͡ʃə.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jə.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
capituler rendre
surrender; end all resistance; to give up; to go along with or comply

capitulation n
capitulation
surrender to an enemy

capon /ˈkeɪpən/ n
chapon
cockerel grown for food

caponata n
caponata
Sicilian dish

caponier /ˌkæp.əˈnɪə/ /ˌkæp.əˈnɪɚ/ n
caponnière
fortification structure

caponize v
chaponner
to castrate a cockerel

capotasto n
capodastre
device placed across the strings

cappuccino /-pə-/ /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃini/ /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃinoʊ/ /ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːni/ /ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːnəʊ/ n
cappuccino
Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which milk which has been steamed and/or frothed is added
cup of this beverage

capri pants n
capri corsaire pantacourt
casual pants for women

capric adj
caprique
related to capric acid

capric acid n
acide caprique
fatty acid

capriccio /kəˈpriːt͡ʃoʊ/ n
capriccio
piece of music

caprice /kəˈpɹiːs/ n
caprice
impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action

capricious /kəˈpɹɪʃəs/ adj
capricieux
impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim

caprid /ˈkæprɪd/ n
caprin

caprine /ˈkæp.ɹɪn/ /ˈkæpˌɹaɪn/ /ˈkæpˌɹin/ n
capriné

caprizant adj
caprisant

caprolactam n
caprolactame
the organic compound

capsicum /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ n
piment piment doux
plant of the genus Capsicum (only terms covering capsicum in general apply, NOT species-specific)

capsize /kæpˈsaɪz/ v
chavirer
(intransitive) to overturn
chavirer faire chavirer
(transitive) to cause to overturn

capsizing n
chavirage
An overturning of a boat

capslock n
verrouillage majuscule
a key on the keyboard that activates capslock

capstan /ˈkæp.stən/ n
cabestan
cylindrical machine
part of a tape recorder

capstone n
couronnement
a crowning achievement

capsule /ˈkæps(ə)l/ /ˈkæpsjuːl/ /ˈkæpʃuːl/ n
capsule gélule
small container containing a dose of medicine
botany: seed-case
physiology: membranous envelope
part of spacecraft containing crew's living space

capsule hotel n
hôtel capsule
hotel with capsules

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ [ˈkæpm̩] [ˈkæpn̩] n
capitaine
an army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major
the person lawfully in command of a sea-going vessel
one of the athletes on a sports team designated to make decisions
the person lawfully in command of an airliner
capitaine de vaisseau capitaine
a naval officer with a rank between commander and commodore or rear admiral

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ [ˈkæpm̩] [ˈkæpn̩] v
agir en capitaine piloter
to exercise command

captain of industry n
capitaine d'industrie

caption /ˈkæp.ʃən/ n
légende
title or brief explanation attached to an illustration or cartoon
descriptive title or heading of (part of) a document
sous-titre sous-titrage pour sourds et malentendants
piece of text appearing on screen as part of a film or broadcast

caption /ˈkæp.ʃən/ v
légender
to add captions to a text or illustration
sous-titrer
to add captions to a film or broadcast

captious /ˈkæpʃəs/ adj
pinailleur
having a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections
piège
that captures misleadingly

captivate /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/ /ˈkæptəˌvət/ /ˈkæptɪveɪt/ /ˈkæptɪvət/ v
captiver
to attract and hold (someone’s) attention and interest

captivating /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkæptɪvæɪtɪŋ/ [ˈkæptɪveɪɾɪŋ] [ˈkæptɪvæɪɾɪŋ] adj
fascinant captivant passionnant prenant
beautiful

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ adj
captif
held prisoner

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ n
captif captive
a person who has been captured

captivity /kæpˈtɪvɪti/ n
captivité
state of being captive

capture /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ /ˈkæp.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkæp.ʃə/ /ˈkæp.ʃɚ/ n
capture
act of capturing
prisonnier
something that has been captured

capture /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ /ˈkæp.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkæp.ʃə/ /ˈkæp.ʃɚ/ v
capturer
reproduce convincingly
capturer saisir
take control of
enregistrer
store, record
prendre
remove or take control of opponent’s piece

capturing group n
group de capture

capuchin monkey n
capucin
New World monkey of the genus Cebus

capybara /kapɪˈbɑːɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbæɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɑɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ n
capybara cabiai
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

car /kɑɹ/ /kɑː/ [kʰäɾ] n
voiture automobile auto char
automobile, a vehicle steered by a driver

car bomb n
voiture piégée
automobile made into a bomb
explosive device installed in an automobile

car chase n
course-poursuite
chase between people in two or more cars or other vehicles

car door n
portière
door designed for use on a car

car insurance n
assurance auto assurance automobile

car key n
clé de voiture
a key used to unlock or start a car

car part n
pièce de voiture
part for a car

car rental n
location de voiture
hiring of cars for short periods

car wash n
lave-auto station de lavage
place at which a car is washed, often mechanically

carabineer n
carabinier
cavalry soldier

carabiner /ˈkɛ.ɹəˌbi.nɚ/ /ˌkæ.ɹəˈbiː.nə/ n
mousqueton
metal link with a gate

caracal /ˈkeɚ.əˌkæl/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌkæl/ /ˈkæɹ.əˌkæl/ /ˈkɛɚ.əˌkæl/ n
caracal
Caracal caracal

caracole /ˈkæɹəkəʊl/ n
caracole
half-turn performed by a horse and rider
in cavalry

carafe /kəˈɹæf/ n
carafe carafon
bottle for serving wine, water, or beverages

caramel /ˈkarəm(ə)l/ /ˈkarəmɛl/ /ˈkerəˌmel/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.mɛl/ /ˈkɑrməl/ /ˈkɑɹ.məl/ /ˈkɑɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.mɛl/ n
caramel
confection

caramelize /ˈkar(ə)məlʌɪz/ v
caraméliser
brown sugar

carapace /ˈkæ.ɹəˌpeɪs/ /ˈkɛɹ.əˌpeɪs/ n
carapace
hard protective covering

carat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ n
carat
measure of the purity of gold
weight

caravan /kaɾəˈvan/ /ˈkæɹəvæn/ n
caravane
convoy or procession
caravane roulotte

caravanserai /ˌkæɹəˈvænsəɹaɪ/ /ˌkɛɹəˈvænsəˌɹaɪ/ n
caravansérail
roadside inn usually having a central courtyard where caravans can rest

caravel /ˈkæɹəvɛl/ /ˈkɛ-/ /ˌkæɹəˈvɛl/ n
caravelle
light, usually lateen-rigged sailing vessel

caraway /ˈkæɹəˌweɪ/ /ˈkɛɹəˌweɪ/ n
carvi cumin
plant
seed/fruit

carb /kɑɹb/ /kɑːb/ n
glucide
carbohydrate

carbamazepine /ˌkɑɹ.bəˈmæz.əˌpin/ /ˌkɑː.bəˈmeɪ.zɪ.piːn/ n
carbamazépine
anticonvulsant drug

carbamic acid n
acide carbamique
NH₂COOH

carbene /ˈkɑɹ.bin/ n
carbène

carbine /ˈkɑɹ.baɪn/ /ˈkɑɹ.bin/ /ˈkɑː.baɪn/ /ˈkɑː.bin/ n
carabine
weapon similar to a rifle but much shorter in length

carbinol n
carbinol
Methanol

carbinolamine n
carbinolamine
a hemiaminal

carbohydrate /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ /kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ n
glucide
organic compounds such as sugar, starch or cellulose

carbon /ˈkɑɹ.bən/ /ˈkɑːbən/ n
carbone
chemical element
informal: carbon copy
ecology: carbon dioxide
charbon carbone
fossil fuel made of impure carbon

carbon black n
noir de carbone
fine black powder of amorphous carbon

carbon chloride n
chlorure de carbon
carbon tetrachloride

carbon copy n
copie
a copy
copie carbone
duplicate

carbon copy v
mettre en copie
cc (email)

carbon cycle n
cycle du carbone
cycle of carbon

carbon dioxide /ˈˌkɑrbən daɪˈɑksaɪd/ /ˌkɑːbən dʌɪˈɒksʌɪd/ n
dioxyde de carbone anhydride carbonique gaz carbonique
CO₂

carbon emissions trading n
marché du carbone
trading of permits to emit carbon dioxide

carbon fiber n
PRFC fibre de carbone
composite material

carbon footprint n
empreinte carbonique
measure of carbon dioxide produced by someone

carbon group n
cristallogène
group of the periodic table

carbon market n
marché du carbone
market in which carbon emissions trading takes place

carbon monoxide n
monoxyde de carbone
chemical of the formula CO

carbon nanotube n
nanotube de carbone
nanostructure having graphene layers wrapped into perfect cylinders

carbon neutral adj
carboneutre
having an overall zero carbon footprint after carbon emissions trading has been taken into account

carbon neutrality n
neutralité carbone

carbon paper n
papier carbone
paper used to make carbon copies

carbon steel n
acier au carbone
alloy of iron and carbon

carbon tax n
taxe carbone
tax levied on the use of fossil fuels

carbon tetrachloride n
tétrachlorure de carbone
solvent

carbonade /ˈkæɹbɒneɪd/ n
carbonade
stew of meat cooked in beer

carbonado /-ˈnɑː-/ /ˌkɑɹbəˈneɪdoʊ/ /ˌkɑːbəˈneɪdəʊ/ n
carbonade carbonnade
meat or fish that has been scored and broiled
carbonado
impure form of polycrystalline diamond

carbonara /ˌkɑɹbəˈnæɹə/ /ˌkɑɹbəˈnɑɹə/ /ˌkɑːbəˈnɑːɹə/ n
carbonara
spaghetti dish
thick pasta sauce

carbonate /ˈkɑɹbəneɪt/ /ˈkɑɹbənət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.neɪt/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.nət/ n
carbonate
any salt or ester of carbonic acid

carbonated /ˈkɑɹ.bəˌneɪ.təd/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)bɒneɪtəd/ adj
gazeux gazéifié
containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas (under pressure)

carbonated water n
eau gazeuse
water containing carbon dioxide

carbonic /kɑɹˈbɒnɪk/ /kɑːˈbɒnɪk/ adj
carbonique
of or relating to carbon

carbonic acid n
acide carbonique
A weak unstable acid, H₂CO₃

carbonyl n
carbonyle

carboxylic adj
carboxylique
of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group

carboxylic acid n
acide carboxylique
organic compound containing a carboxyl functional group

carbuncle /ˈkɑɹˌbʌŋ.kl̩/ /ˈkɑː.bʌŋ.kl̩/ n
carboucle
precious stone

carburetor /ˈkɑɹb(j)əˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ˈkɑːb(j)əˌɹɛtə/ n
carburateur
a device in an internal combustion engine

carcass /ˈkɑɹkəs/ /ˈkɑːkəs/ n
carcasse cadavre
body of a dead animal

carceral /ˈkɑɹsəɹəl/ /ˈkɑɹsɹl̩/ /ˈkɑːsəɹəl/ /ˈkɑːsɹl̩/ adj
carcéral
of or pertaining to imprisonment or a prison

carcinization /-naɪ-/ /ˌkɑɹsɪnɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌkɑːsɪnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ n
carcinisation
convergent evolution of decapod crustaceans from forms dissimilar to true crabs into similar forms

carcinogen /kɑɹˈsɪnəd͡ʒən/ n
cancérogène carcinogène
substance or agent that can cause cancer

carcinogenic /ˌkɑː(ɹ)sɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ adj
cancérigène carcinogène
causing or tending to cause cancer

carcinogenicity n
cancérogénicité
the state or degree of being carcinogenic

carcinoma /-sə-/ /ˌkɑɹsɪnoʊˈmɑtə/ /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmə/ /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmətə/ /ˌkɑːsnəʊˈmɑːtə/ /ˌkɑːsnˈəʊmə/ /ˌkɑːsnˈəʊmətə/ /ˌkɑːsɪnəʊˈmɑːtə/ /ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmə/ /ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmətə/ [-ɾə] n
carcinome
invasive malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ [kʰäːd] [kʰɐːd] [kʰɑɹd] [kʰɑːd] n
agenda
list of scheduled events
allumé
(informal) amusing person
carte
resource or an argument, used to achieve a purpose
greeting card
carte fiche
flat, normally rectangular piece of stiff paper, plastic etc.
carde
machine for disentagling the fibres of wool prior to spinning

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ [kʰäːd] [kʰɐːd] [kʰɑɹd] [kʰɑːd] v
contrôler
to check IDs
carder
to use carding device

card game n
jeu de cartes cartes
any of very many games played with playing cards

card trick n
tour de cartes
magic trick involving playing cards

cardamom /ˈkɑɹ.də.məm/ /ˈkɑɹ.dəˌmɑm/ /ˈkɑː.də.məm/ /ˈkɑː.də.mən/ n
cardamome
its seed or seed capsule
E. cardamomum

cardboard /ˈkɑɹdbɔɹd/ /ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ n
carton
material resembling heavy paper

cardboard box /ˈkɑɹd.bɔɹd bɑks/ /ˈkɑːd.bɔːd bɒks/ n
carton
container

cardia n
orifice de l'estomac
section of the esophagus that connects to the stomach

cardiac /ˈkɑɹdiˌæk/ /ˈkɑːdɪæk/ adj
cardiaque
pertaining to the heart

cardiac arrest n
arrêt cardiaque
cessation of the heartbeat resulting in the loss of effective circulation of the blood

cardiac muscle n
myocarde
involuntary muscle

cardiac output n
débit cardiaque
volume of blood pumped from a ventricle of the heart per unit time

cardigan /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ n
cardigan veste
type of sweater

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdnəl/ /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈkɑːd.nəl/ adj
cardinal
describing a number that indicates quantity
of fundamental importance
of or relating to the cardinal directions
rouge cardinal
having a bright red color

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdnəl/ /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈkɑːd.nəl/ n
cardinal
official of the Catholic Church
any bird in family Cardinalidae
number indicating quantity
bird of the genus Cardinalis
rouge cardinal
colour

cardinal number n
nombre cardinal
number denoting quantity
number used to denote the size of a set

cardinal point n
point cardinal
cardinal point

cardinal sin n
péché capital
cardinal sin

cardinal spider n
tégénaire des murs

cardinal virtue n
vertu cardinale
one of the four foundational virtues

cardinalate /ˈkɑː(ɹ)dɪnələt/ n
cardinalat
the dignity and ecclestiastic office of Roman Catholic cardinal

cardinality n
cardinalité
(set theory)

carding machine n
cardeuse
machine for carding

cardio- prefix
cardio-
pertaining to the heart

cardiogenic adj
cardiogénique

cardiograph n
cardiographe
an instrument which, placed in contact with the chest, graphically registers the comparative duration and intensity of the heart's movements

cardioid n
cardioïde
epicycloid with one cusp

cardiological adj
cardiologique
of or pertaining to cardiology

cardiologist n
cardiologue
physician

cardiology /ˌkɑː(ɹ)diˈɒlədʒi/ n
cardiologie
study of the structure of the heart

cardiomyopathy n
cardiomyopathie
deterioration of the myocardium

cardiopulmonary adj
cardiopulmonaire
Of, or pertaining to the heart and the lungs

cardiopulmonary resuscitation n
RCP RCR réanimation cardio-pulmonaire réanimation cardio-respiratoire
a first aid procedure for cardiac arrest

cardiothoracic adj
cardio-thoracique cardiothoracique
of or pertaining to both the heart and the chest

cardiovascular /ˌkɑː(ɹ)di.əʊˈvæskjʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
cardiovasculaire
relating to the circulatory system

cardiovascular disease n
maladie cardiovasculaire
disease involving the heart or blood vessels

carditis n
cardite
inflammation of the muscles of the heart

cardoon /kɑː(ɹ)ˈduːn/ n
cardon artichaut à cardes
perennial plant

cardplayer n
joueur de cartes joueuse de cartes
one who plays cards

care /keː/ /kɛə/ /kɛɚ/ /kɪə(ɹ)/ [kʰe(ə̯)ɻ] [kʰɛ(ə̯)ɻ] n
soin
treatment of those in need
soin souci
close attention, concern or responsibility
souci
worry

care /keː/ /kɛə/ /kɛɚ/ /kɪə(ɹ)/ [kʰe(ə̯)ɻ] [kʰɛ(ə̯)ɻ] v
intéresser soucier
to be concerned about
soigner
to look after

care of preposition
chez
for distribution by (the named intermediary)

careen /kəˈɹiːn/ v
battre ou mettre en carène
to sway violently from side to side or lurch
caréner
to heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other
se coucher
to tilt on one side

career /kəˈɹɪə/ /kəˈɹɪɹ/ n
carrière
one's calling in life; a person's occupation
an individual’s work and life roles over their lifespan

career break n
pause-carrière

career change n
reconversion
career changer — translation entry

careerism n
carriérisme
priority given to one's career

careerist adj
carriériste
related to careerism

careerist n
carriériste
person who pursues his or her own career as his or her main aim

carefree /kɛɹˈfɹi/ /ˈkɛəfɹiː/ adj
insouciant
worry free, light hearted, etc.

carefreeness n
insouciance
the state of being lighthearted; joyous

careful /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/ /ˈkɛːfəl/ adj
prudent
cautious
soigneux attentif
meticulous

carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ /ˈkɛːf(ə)li/ adv
soigneusement
in a careful manner

careless /ˈkɛələs/ /ˈkɛəlɪs/ /ˈkɛɹləs/ adj
négligent distrait étourdi
not giving sufficient attention or thought

carelessly /ˈkɛələsli/ /ˈkɛɹləsli/ adv
négligemment
in a careless manner

carelessness /ˈkɛələsnəs/ /ˈkɛɹləsnəs/ n
négligence incurie
lack of care

carer /ˈkɛəɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛɹɚ/ n
soignant soignante
someone who regularly looks after another person

caress /kəˈɹɛs/ v
caresser
touch or kiss lovingly

caressive /kəˈɹɛsɪv/ n
caressive
type of diminutive indicating affection or endearment

caretaker /ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/ /ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/ adj
gardien
temporary, on a short term basis

caretaker /ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/ /ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/ n
concierge gardien gardienne
one who takes care of a place or thing
gardien gardienne
one who takes care of a person

caretaker government n
gouvernement provisoire gouvernement [[d']]affaires courantes
temporary government

carfentanil /kɑɹˈfɛn.təˌnɪl/ /kɑːˈfɛn.tə.nɪl/ n
carfentanil carfentanyl

carfree adj
sans voitures

cargo /ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/ n
cargaison
freight carried by a ship

cargo bike n
vélo cargo
bicycle designed for carrying large or heavy loads

cargo cult n
culte du cargo
Melanesian religion based upon Western manufactured goods

cargo hold n
cale cale arrière cale avant
ship's hold

cargo ship n
cargo navire de charge navire marchand
ship that carries cargo

caribou /ˈkæɹəbu/ n
caribou
North American reindeer

caricatural adj
caricatural

caricature /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ adj
caricature
pictorial representation of someone for comic effect
grotesque misrepresentation

caricature /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ v
caricaturer
represent in exaggerated manner

caricaturesque adj
caricaturesque
in the style of a caricature

caricaturist /ˈkæɹɪkəˌt͡ʃʊəɹɪst/ n
caricaturiste
person who draws caricatures

caries /ˈkɛ.ɹiz/ /ˈkɛə.ɹiːz/ n
carie
progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay

carillon /kəˈrɪljən/ /ˈkɛɹɪˌlɑn/ n
carillon
a set of bells, often in a bell tower, originating from the Low Countries

carillonist n
carillonneur
one who plays the carillon

caring /ˈkɛə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈkɛɹ.ɪŋ/ adj
attentionné
kind, sensitive, empathetic

carious /ˈkæɹ.i.əs/ /ˈkɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈkɛɚ.i.əs/ /ˈkɛɹ.i.əs/ adj
carieux
having caries (bone or tooth decay)

caritive case n
caritif
case used to express the lack of something

carmaker n
constructeur automobile
company

carmeltazite n
carmeltazite
mineral

carmine adj
carmin carminé

carnage /ˈkɑɹ.nɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪdʒ/ n
carnage
death and destruction

carnal /ˈkɑɹnəl/ adj
charnel
relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ adj
incarnat
colour

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
incarnat
rosy pink colour
œillet
flower
plant

carnauba n
carnauba
palm

carnelian /kɑɹˈnil.jən/ n
cornaline
reddish brown chalcedony

carnival /kɑɹnəˈvɑl/ /ˈkaːnɪvəl/ /ˈkɑɹnɪvəl/ /ˈkɑːnɪvəl/ [ˈkaːnɪvl̩] [ˈkɑɹnɪvl̩] [ˈkɑːnɪvl̩] n
carnaval
festive occasion marked by parades
festival held just before the beginning of Lent

carnivore /ˈkaː.nɪ.voː/ /ˈkɑɹ.nɪ.vɔɹ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪ.vɔː/ n
carnivore
meat-eating animal

carnivorism n
carnivorisme
being carnivore

carnivorous /kaːˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ /kɑɹˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ /kɑːˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ adj
carnivore
of, or relating to carnivores, or the taxonomic order Carnivora
botany: insectivorous
carnivore carnassier
predatory or flesh-eating

carny /ˈkɑː(ɹ)ni/ n
forain
a person who works in a carnival

carnyx /ˈkɑɹnəˌsiz/ /ˈkɑɹnɪks/ /ˈkɑːnɪks/ /ˈkɑːnɪsiːz/ n
carnyx carnix
bronze wind instrument used by Iron Age Celts as a type of battle trumpet

carob /ˈkæɹəb/ n
caroube
fruit
caroubier
tree

carol /ˈkæɹəl/ n
carole
round dance accompanied by singing
chœur
religious or secular song sung at Christmastime

carotene n
carotène
class of plant pigments

carotenoid n
caroténoïde
class of organic compounds

carotid /kəˈɹɑt.ɪd/ /kəˈɹɒt.ɪd/ n
carotide
major artery in the head and neck

carousal /kəˈɹaʊzəl/ n
beuverie

carp /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ n
carpe
Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae

carp /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ v
maugréer
To complain about a fault

carpal /ˈkɑɹ.pəl/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pəl/ n
carpien
any of the eight bones of the wrist

carpal tunnel n
canal carpien
passageway on the palmar side of the wrist

carpal tunnel syndrome n
syndrome du canal carpien
repetitive stress injury

carpe diem /ˌkɑɹ.peɪ ˈdi.əm/ /ˌkɑɹ.pi ˈdaɪ.ɛm/ /ˌkɑː.peɪ ˈdiː.əm/ /ˌkɑː.piː ˈdaɪ.ɛm/ proverb
carpe diem cueille le jour
seize the day

carpel /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pəl/ n
carpelle
structural unit of a pistil

carpenter /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/ /ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ n
charpentier menuisier charpentière menuisière
one who practices carpentry

carpenter bee n
abeille charpentière
Xylocopinae

carpentry n
charpenterie
trade of cutting and joining timber

carpet /ˈkɑɹpət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/ n
tapis moquette
a fabric used as a floor covering

carpet /ˈkɑɹpət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/ v
tapisser
to cover like a carpet
to lay carpet

carpet beater /ˌkɑːpɪtˈbiːtə/ n
battoir à tapis
tool used in housecleaning

carpet bombing n
tapis de bombes
a bombing of this kind

carpet snake n
python tapis
Morella spilota

carpet sweeper n
balai mécanique
mechanical device for cleaning carpets

carpetbag n
sac de voyage
a type of bag

carpetbagger /ˈkɑɹpɪtˌbæɡɚ/ /ˈkɑːpɪtˌbaɡə/ n
opportuniste
One who comes to a place or organisation primarily or solely for personal gain

carpool n
covoiturage
arrangement

carport /kɑː(ɹ).pɔːt/ n
auvent
roofed structure for automobile storage

carpus /ˈkɑɹ.pəs/ /ˈkɑː.pəs/ n
carpe
the group of bones that make up the wrist

carrack n
caraque nef
ship

carrageenan /ˌkæɹəˈɡiːnən/ /ˌkɛɹəˈɡinən/ n
carraghénane
Food additive made from extract of red seaweed

carriage /ˈkæɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɛɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
carrosse
wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power
chariot
part of typewriter
port
manner of standing or walking

carriage bolt n
boulon de carrosserie

carriage house n
remise à calèches
building for keeping a horse and carriage

carriage return n
entrée
The key which initiates a carriage return action or generates the carriage return control character
retour chariot
The action on a typewriter or printer that returns it to the beginning of the line
(computing) The carriage return control character (0x0D in ASCII)

carriageway n
chaussée
part of a road that carries traffic

carried away adj
emballé
excessively emotional

carrier /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ/ /ˈkɛ-/ n
porteuse
signal modulated to transmit information

carrier bag n
sac de caisse sac plastique
thin bag

carrier pigeon n
pigeon voyageur
carrier pigeon

carrier wave /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə weɪv/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ weɪv/ /ˈkɛ-/ n
porteuse onde porteuse
wave that can be modulated to transmit signals

carrion /ˈkæ.ɹi.ən/ /ˈkæɹ.ən/ n
charogne
dead flesh; carcasses

carrion crow n
corneille noire corneille
Corvus corone

carrot /ˈkæɹ.ət/ /ˈkɛɹ.ət/ n
carotte
Daucus carota ssp. sativus
motivational tool

carrot and stick n
la carotte et le bâton
simultaneous rewards for good behavior and punishments for bad behavior

carrot cake n
gâteau aux carottes
sweet cake

carrot top n
poil de carotte
person with red hair

carry /ˈkeɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.ɪ/ /ˈkɛɹ.i/ v
porter
to transport by lifting
retenir
in an addition

carry coals to Newcastle v
porter de l'eau à la rivière
do something unneeded or redundant

carry off v
déplacer expédier transporter
to transport away

carry on /ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/ v
continuer poursuivre se comporter
continuer poursuivre tenir
to continue, maintain or pursue an activity or enterprise (transitive)
emporter prendre
to take baggage or luggage onto an airplane, rather than check it

carry oneself v
tenir
behave, especially with respect to speech, body language, etc.
to move, especially emphasising the manner in which one moves

carry out v
réaliser accomplir effectuer mettre en application mettre à exécution
to fulfill
sortir
to hold while moving something out

carry weight v
peser dans la balance
to have influence

carry-on n
bagages en cabine bagages à main
the luggage which is taken onto an airplane with a passenger

carrying basket n
hotte
basket fitted with straps

carrying capacity n
capacité porteuse
number of individuals that an environment can support

carrying pole n
palanche chambalon
a yoke of wood or bamboo, used by people to carry a load

carsickness /ˈkɑː(ɹ)ˌsɪk.nəs/ n
mal de la route
motion sickness due to riding in a vehicle

cart /kɑɹt/ /kɑːt/ n
chariot charrette
small, open, wheeled vehicle

carte blanche /kɑɹtˈblɑnʃ/ n
carte blanche
unlimited discretionary power to act; unrestricted authority

cartel /kɑɹˈtɛl/ /kɑːˈtɛl/ n
cartel
group of businesses or nations that collude to fix prices
combination of political groups

carter /ˈkɑɹtɚ/ /ˈkɑːtə/ n
charretier
person who transports a load on an animal-drawn cart

cartilage /ˈkɑɹ.təl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑɹt.lɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑː.tɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːt.lɪd͡ʒ/ n
cartilage
elastic tissue

cartilagein n
cartilagéine

cartilaginous /ˌkɑɹ.təˈlæd͡ʒ.ən.əs/ /ˌkɑː.tɪˈlad͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/ adj
cartilagineux

cartographer n
cartographe
one who makes maps or charts

cartographic /ˌkɑɹ.təˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ /ˌkɑː.təʊˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ adj
cartographique
of or pertaining to the making of maps

cartographically adv
cartographiquement

cartography /kɐɹˈtɒɡɹəfi/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹɘfɪi̯/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹəfɪi̯/ /kɑɹˈtɑɡɹəfi/ /kɑːˈtɒɡɹəfi/ n
cartographie
creation of charts and maps

cartomancer n
cartomancien cartomancienne
A practitioner of cartomancy

cartomancy n
cartomancie
fortune-telling using cards

carton /ˈkɑɹtn̩/ /ˈkɑːtn̩/ /ˈkɑːtən/ [ˈkʰɑɹʔn̩] n
carton
box-like container
cartouche
a carton of cigarette packs

carton-pierre /kɑː(ɹ)ˌtɒn piˈɛə(ɹ)/ n
carton-pierre
papier-mâché made to resemble wood, stone, or metal

cartoon /kɑɹˈtuːn/ /kɑːˈtuːn/ n
bande dessinée caricature BD
humorous drawing or strip
caricature
satire of public figures
croquis
artist's preliminary sketch
dessin animé
animated cartoon

cartoonist n
cartooniste dessinatrice dessinateur dessinateur de bande dessinée dessinateur de dessins animés dessinatrice de dessins animés
creator of cartoons or strip cartoons

cartouche /kɑɹˈtuʃ/ /kɑːˈtuːʃ/ n
cartouche
hieroglyphs
in architecture

cartridge /ˈkɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɹɪdʒ/ n
cartouche
firearms package
vessel which contains the ink for a computer printer

cartridge box n
giberne
case for cartridges

cartulary /ˈkɑːtjuləɹɪ/ n
cartulaire
document collection

cartwheel /ˈkɑɹtˌwil/ /ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/ n
roue
gymnastic maneuver

caruncle /kəˈɹʌŋ.kl̩/ /kəˈɹʌŋ.kəl/ /ˈka.ɹəŋ.kl̩/ /ˈka.ɹəŋ.kəl/ /ˈkæˌɹʌŋ.kəl/ /ˈkɛɹˌʌŋ.kəl/ n
caroncule
small, fleshy excrescence on an animal

carving /ˈkɑɹvɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːvɪŋ/ n
sculpture de bois
the craft
sculpture découpage gravure
the object produced

caryatid /ˌkæɹiˈætɪd/ /ˌkɛəɹiˈætɪd/ n
cariatide caryatide
a sculpted female figure serving as an architectural element

caryopsis n
caryopse
type of fruit

cascade /kæsˈkeɪd/ n
cascade chute d'eau
waterfall

case /keɪs/ n
cas
actual event, situation, or fact
academia: instance or event as a topic of study
medicine: instance of a specific condition or set of symptoms
piece of work
cause cas
law: lawsuit
caisse
box containing a number of identical items of manufacture
carter
outer covering or framework of a piece of apparatus
casse
typography: the nature of a piece of alphabetic type
malle
suitcase
vitrine
piece of furniture, constructed partially of transparent glass or plastic
écrin
piece of luggage that can be used to transport an apparatus

case closed phraseologicalUnit
l'incident est clos
a case is closed

case in point /keɪs ɪn pɔɪnt/ n
cas d'exemple cas d'école parfait exemple
example that illustrates a point

case law n
jurisprudence
law developed through court decisions

case sensitive adj
sensible à la casse
distinguishing upper- and lower-case letters

case study n
étude de cas
research performed in detail on a single case

casein /ˈkeɪ.siː.ɪn/ n
caséine
protein

casemate n
casemate
bombproof chamber as part of fortification

casement window n
fenêtre à l’anglaise
type of window

cash /kæʃ/ n
liquide espèces comptant
money in the form of notes/bills and coins

cash /kæʃ/ v
encaisser
to exchange (a check/cheque) for money

cash basis n
comptabilité de trésorerie

cash cow n
vache à lait
someone or something which is a dependable source of appreciable amounts of money
something that generates free cash flow

cash desk n
caisse
place with a cash register

cash flow n
flux de trésorerie
stream of funds
tableau des flux de trésorerie état des flux de trésorerie
statement

cash in v
profiter tirer parti tirer profit
to profit from

cash in hand adj
black
receiving wages in the form of cash

cash in hand adv
black
in a manner receiving direct payment

cash in hand n
espèces liquide
direct payment in cash

cash register n
caisse enregistreuse
machine

cashew /kəˈʃuː/ /ˈkæʃjuː/ /ˈkæʃuː/ n
anacardier cajou
tree

cashew nut n
noix de cajou
the seed of the cashew tree

cashier /kaˈʃɪə/ /ˈkaʃɪə/ n
caissier caissière
one who works at a till or receives payments

cashmere /kæʃˈmiɹ/ /kæʃˈmɪə/ /kæʒˈmiɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.miɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.mɪə/ /ˈkæʒ.miɹ/ n
cachemire
fine, downy wool from beneath the outer hair of the Cashmere goat
soft fabric made of wool

casino /kæˈsinoʊ/ /kəˈsinoʊ/ n
casino
public building or room for entertainment, especially gambling

cask /kæsk/ /kɑːsk/ n
tonneau fût barrique
a large barrel for the storage of liquid

casket /ˈkæs.kɪt/ /ˈkɑː.skɪt/ n
coffret
little box e.g. for jewelry

cassata siciliana /kəˈsɑːtə sɪt͡ʃɪliˈɑːnə/ n
cassata
Sicilian cake with liqueur, ricotta, candied fruit and chocolate

cassation /kæˈseɪʃən/ n
cassation
the abrogation of a law by a higher authority; annulment

cassava /kəˈsɑːvə/ n
manioc
manioc, the source of tapioca

casse-croute n
casse-croûte

casserole /ˈkæs.əˌɹoʊl/ n
casserole cocotte
glass or earthenware dish
timbale
food, such as a stew, cooked in such a dish

cassette /kæˈsɛt/ /kəˈsɛt/ n
cassette
set of sprockets on a bicycle
cassette K7 audiocassette cassette audio cassette vidéo vidéocassette
small flat case containing magnetic tape

cassette recorder n
magnétocassette
a tape recorder that records on cassette tapes

cassiterite n
cassitérite
mineral

cassock /ˈkasək/ /ˈkæsək/ n
soutane
item of clerical clothing

cassowary /ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/ n
casoar
a large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius

cast /kast/ /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
distribution
group of actors performing together
forme
visual appearance
jet
act of throwing
moulage
object made in a mould
moule
mould used to make cast objects
plâtre
medicine: supportive and immobilising device
strabisme
squint

cast /kast/ /kæst/ /kɑːst/ v
additionner sommer
to add up a column of figures
diriger jeter
to direct one's eyes
fondre couler
to make by pouring into a mould
jeter
to perform, bring forth a magical spell or enchantment
to throw forcefully
Wicca: to open a circle
lancer
to throw a fishing line or net into the water
muer
to throw off the skin, shell etc.; to shed the hair or fur
plâtrer
to set in a cast
retyper transtyper
computing: to change the type of a variable
sonder
to heave a lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water
voter
to deposit a ballot

cast a chill v
jeter un froid
provoke an uneasy feeling

cast aspersions v
calomnier dire du mal
make damaging or spiteful remarks

cast in concrete adj
gravé dans le marbre
solidly established

cast iron n
fonte
hard, brittle alloy of iron, carbon, silicon

cast net n
filet coulé épervier
a net thrown and then pulled back for hunting fish

cast off v
abandonner
discard or reject
larguer les amarres
to let go

cast one's net wide v
ratisser large

cast one's vote v
voter
to vote

cast out v
chasser expulser

cast out nines v
preuve par neuf
verification of an arithmetic operation

cast pearls before swine v
jeter des perles aux pourceaux donner de la confiture à des cochons

cast the first stone v
jeter la pierre
act self-righteously

castable adj
transtypable
Capable of being cast in programming

castanet /ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛt/ n
castagnette
a single handheld percussion instrument

castaway /ˈblæstəweɪ/ /ˈblɑːstəweɪ/ /ˈkæs.tə.weɪ/ n
naufragé
nautical: shipwrecked sailor

caste /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
caste
hereditary social class

casteism n
casteisme
discrimination based on caste

castellan /ˈkæstələn/ /ˈkæstɪlən/ n
châtelain
governor or caretaker of a castle or keep

castellany n
castellanie

caster /ˈkæstə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæstɚ/ /ˈkɑːstə(ɹ)/ n
roulette
wheeled assembly

caster sugar n
sucre semoule
fine granulated sugar

castigate /ˈkæs.tə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
châtier
to punish or reprimand someone severely
corriger réviser
to revise a publication

casting /ˈkastɪŋ/ /ˈkæstɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːstɪŋ/ /ˈkɛəstɪŋ/ n
audition
selection of performers
moulage
manufacturing process using a mold
moulage pièce pièce moulée
object made in a mold
pelote de réjection réjection
regurgitation of indigestible material by hawks
turricule
excreta of an earthworm or similar creature

castle /kæsl̩/ /kɑːsl̩/ /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ n
château château-fort
fortified building

castle /kæsl̩/ /kɑːsl̩/ /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ v
roquer
chess

castle in the air /ˈkæs(ə)l ɪn ði ˈɛəɹ/ /ˈkɑːs(ə)l ɪn ðiː ˈɛə/ n
châteaux en Espagne
desire, idea, or plan unlikely to ever be realized

castling /ˈkæsəlɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːsəlɪŋ/ n
roque
move in chess

castor oil /ˈkæ.stɚ ˌɔɪl/ /ˈkɑː.stə ˌɔɪl/ n
huile de ricin

castor oil plant n
ricin
Ricinus communis

castoreum n
castoréum
castor sac exudate

castrametation n
castramétation
planning and construction of a military camp

castrate /kæsˈtɹeɪt/ /ˈkæs.tɹeɪt/ v
castrer châtrer
remove the testicles of

castrated adj
castré
having had the reproductive organs removed

castration /kæˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
castration
act of removing the testicles

castrato /kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/ adj
castrat

castrato /kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/ n
castrat
male soprano or alto voice; the singer

castrator n
castrator châtreur châtreuse
person who castrates

casual /-uːæl/ /ˈkazjuːəl/ /ˈkaʒ(uː)əl/ /ˈkaʒjuːəl/ /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ /ˈkæʒwəl/ /ˈkɛʒ(ʉː)əl/ adj
accidentel de hasard fortuit
happening by chance
décontracté sport
designed for informal or everyday use
désinvolte
careless
occasionnel
coming without regularity; occasional or incidental

casualisation n
précarisation
the increase of precarious work in the labour market

casualize v
casualiser

casualty /ˈkaʒjʊəlti/ n
accident
an accident, a disaster
urgences
victime blessé
person

casuistic /ˌkæzjuˈɪstɪk/ /ˌkæʒuˈɪstɪk/ adj
casuistique
relating to casuistry

casuistry /ˈkæzjuːɪstɹi/ /ˈkæʒjuːɪstɹi/ /ˈkæʒuːəstɹi/ /ˈkæʒuːɪstɹi/ n
casuistique
process

casus belli /- ˈbɛl.i/ /ˈkeɪ.sus ˈbɛl.aɪ/ /ˈkeɪ.səs ˈbɛl.aɪ/ n
casus belli
act causing war

cat /kat/ /kæt/ [kʰæt] [kʰæt̚] n
bistoquet
capon
strong tackle used to hoist an anchor to the cathead of a ship
chat chatte
domestic species
féliforme féliformes féloidé féloidés
member of the suborder (or superfamily) Feliformia (Feloidea), "cat-like" carnivorans
félin félidé chat
member of the family Felidae
féliné
member of the subfamily Felinae
gus mec
guy, fellow
machairodontiné machairodontinés
member of the extinct subfamily Machairodontinae
panthériné
member of the subfamily Pantherinae

cat /kat/ /kæt/ [kʰæt] [kʰæt̚] v
caponner
raise anchor to cathead
débecter débequeter dégobiller gerber
vomit
fouetter avec un chat à neuf queues
flog

cat and mouse n
jeu du chat et de la souris
two keeping check on one another

cat café n
bar à chats café à chats
café with domestic cats

cat flap n
chatière
small hinged panel cut into a door where a cat can come in

cat food n
nourriture pour chat
type of food formulated for the feeding of cats

cat got someone's tongue phraseologicalUnit
tu as donné ta langue au chat ? tu as perdu ta langue ?
why are you not saying anything?

cat in the sack n
louche
something to be suspicious of

cat lady n
femme à chats
elderly lady who devotes her attention to cats

cat meat n
viande de chat
cat eaten as meat

cat thyme n
germandrée des chats
Teucrium marum

cat tree n
arbre à chat
structure for a cat to play on

cat's eye n
œil de chat
retroreflective device placed on a road surface

cat's tongue n
langue de chat
biscuit or chocolate confectionery

cat's whisker n
chercheur
wire that touches the crystal in a crystal radio

cat-o'-nine-tails n
chat à neuf queues
nine-corded whip

catabolism /kəˈtæbəlɪzm/ n
catabolisme
destructive metabolism

catachresis /ˌkæt.əˈkɹiː.sɪs/ n
catachrèse
(rhetoric) bad metaphor or trope

cataclysm /ˈkætəˌklɪzm̩/ n
cataclysme
sudden, violent event

catacomb /ˈkætəkoʊm/ /ˈkætəkuːm/ /ˈkætəkəʊm/ n
catacombe
underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves

catadromous adj
catadrome
of migratory fish

catafalque /ˈkatəfalk/ n
catafalque
platform to display or convey a coffin

catalepsy n
catalepsie
catalepsy

catalogue /ˈkæt.əˌlɑɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɒɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɔɡ/ n
catalogue
a systematic list of names, books, pictures etc.
(computing) a directory listing
catalogue inventaire
a complete list of items

catalogue /ˈkæt.əˌlɑɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɒɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɔɡ/ v
cataloguer
to put into a catalogue
to add to an existing catalogue
inventorier
to make a catalogue of

catalysis /kəˈtæləsɪs/ n
catalyse
chemistry: the increase of the rate of a chemical reaction induced by a catalyst

catalyst /ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/ /ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/ n
catalyseur
substance which increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process
catalyseur agitateur démiurge enzyme ferment levain
something that encourages progress or change

catalytic /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
catalytique
of, or relating to catalysts

catalytic converter n
pot catalytique
chamber in which carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons from vehicle exhaust are oxidized into carbon dioxide

catalyze /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/ v
catalyser
to accelerate a process
to bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction

catalyzer n
catalyseur
that which catalyzes

catamaran /ˈkæ.tə.məˌɹæn/ /ˌkæ.tə.məˈɹæn/ n
catamaran
twin-hulled boat

catamite /ˈkætəmaɪt/ n
catamite
catamite

catapeltic /ˌkætəˈpɛltɪk/ adj
catapeltique
pertaining to a catapult or catapults

cataphora /kætəˈfɔɹə/ /kəˈtæfəɹə/ n
cataphore
referring to a noun that appears later

cataphract /ˈkætəfɹækt/ /ˈkætəˌfɹækt/ [ˈkæɾə-] n
cataphractaire
soldier covered with a cataphract

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ n
catapulte
device for launching large objects

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ v
catapulter
to be fired from or as if from a catapult
to fire a missile from a catapult
to have one's status increased rapidly
to increase the status rapidly

cataract /ˈkætəɹækt/ n
cataracte
opacity of the lens in the eye
waterfall

catarrh /kəˈtɑɹ/ n
catarrhe
inflammation of the mucous membranes

catasterism n
catastérisation

catastrophe /kəˈtæstɹəfi/ n
catastrophe
any large and disastrous event of great significance

catastrophic /kætəˈstɹɒfɪk/ adj
catastrophique
of or pertaining to a catastrophe
catastrophique désastreux
disastrous; ruinous

catastrophically adv
catastrophiquement
in a catastrophic manner

catathrenia n
catathrénie

catatonia /kætəˈtoʊniə/ n
catatonie
severe psychiatric condition

catatonic /kæ.təˈtɑn.ɪk/ /kæ.təˈtɒn.ɪk/ adj
catatonique
of, relating to, or suffering from catatonia

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ /kɑt͡ʃ/ /kɛt͡ʃ/ n
arrest
the game of catching a ball
couille hic
a hidden difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation
loquet loqueteau verrou
a clasp which stops something from opening
prise conquête touche
a find, in particular a boyfriend/girlfriend
prise proie
that which is captured or caught

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ /kɑt͡ʃ/ /kɛt͡ʃ/ v
attraper
to intercept an object in the air etc.
attraper choper
to contract a disease or illness
attraper prendre
to capture or snare
intercepter
to handle a computer error, especially an exception
prendre
to seize an opportunity
suivre
to perceive and understand

catch a cold v
attraper froid attraper la mort attraper un rhume prendre froid
contract a cold

catch fire v
prendre feu enflammer
become engulfed in flames

catch heat v
se faire appeler Arthur se faire enguirlander se faire remonter les bretelles se faire sonner les cloches se faire tirer les oreilles
to be scolded or chastised

catch it v
se faire appeler Arthur se faire enguirlander se faire remonter les bretelles se faire sonner les cloches se faire tirer les oreilles
to be scolded or chastised

catch napping v
prendre au dépourvu prendre de court prendre sans vert
to surprise

catch of the day n
bon parti
a person who is a popular or desirable choice to be a partner in a prospective marital or romantic relationship

catch on v
se répandre
to become popular

catch one's breath v
reprendre son souffle
to take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity

catch one's death v
attraper la mort

catch out v
piéger
to discover or expose as fake, insincere, or inaccurate

catch red-handed v
prendre la main dans le sac
capture someone in the act of committing a crime

catch sight of v
apercevoir entrevoir
to glimpse

catch someone's drift v
saisir [[l']]idée suivre

catch someone's eye v
attirer [[l']]attention de attirer le regard de

catch up v
atteindre rattraper
to reach something that had been ahead
prendre des nouvelles
to be brought up to date with news

catch-all n
attrape-tout fourre-tout
used to hold, include, or describe a broad range of things

catcher /ˈkæt͡ʃə/ /ˈkæt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃ-/ n
attrapeur
that which catches
receveur receveuse
baseball player who receives pitches

catchment basin n
bassin versant
region

catchphrase n
phrase fétiche
a repeated expression

catchy /ˈkæt͡ʃi/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃi/ adj
entraînant
instantly appealing and memorable

catechesis n
catéchèse
religious instruction

catechetical adj
cathéchétique
of or pertaining to catechesis

catechine n
catéchine
chemical substance

catechism /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/ n
catéchisme
book summarizing the principles of Christianity

catechize /ˈkatɪkaɪz/ /ˈkætɪkaɪz/ v
catéchiser
to question at length

catecholamine /katəˈkɒləmiːn/ /katəˈkəʊləmiːn/ n
catécholamine
any of a class of aromatic amines

catechumen /ˌkæt.əˈkju.mən/ /ˌkæt.ɪˈkjuː.mɛn/ n
catéchumène
convert to Christianity prior to baptism

categorially /ˈkæ.tə.ɡɒ.ɹɪə.li/ adv
catégoriellement
In a categorial manner

categorical /ˌkætəˈɡɔɹɪk(ə)l/ adj
catégoriel catégorielle
of, pertaining to, or using categories
catégorique
absolute; having no exception

categorical imperative n
impératif catégorique
fundamental ethical principle

categorically /kæt.əˈɡɒ.ɹɪk.(ə.)li/ adv
catégoriellement
by the use of categories
catégoriquement
In a categorical manner

categorization n
catégorisation
the process of sorting or arranging things into categories or classes

categorize v
catégoriser classer classifier
to assign a category

category /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/ /ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɛtɘɡ(ɘ)ɹi/ /ˈkɛtɘˌɡoːɹi/ n
catégorie
group
collection in math

category theory n
théorie des catégories
branch of mathematics

catenary /kəˈtiːnəɹi/ /kəˈtɛnəɹi/ /ˈkætəˌnɛɹi/ n
chaînette
curve of a flexible chain

catenate /kæt.ə.neɪt/ /ˈkæt.ən.eɪt/ v
caténer
connect

catenative /ˈkæ.tə.neɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkæ.tə.nə.tɪv/ adj
caténatif
having the ability to catenate

catenin n
caténine
proteins that have a role in cell adhesion

catenoid n
caténoïde
Three-dimensional surface formed by rotation of a catenary

cater /ˈkeɪtə/ /ˈkeɪtɚ/ v
faire traiteur
to provide food for a special occasion as a professional service
pourvoir satisfaire

caterer /ˈkeɪtəɹɚ/ n
traiteur traiteuse
person or company hired to provide food

catering /ˈkeɪ.tə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈkeɪ.tɚ.ɪŋ/ /ˈkeɪt(ə)ɹɪŋ/ [ˈkeɪ.ɾɚ.ɪŋ] n
restauration
the business of providing food and related services

caterpillar /ˈkætəˌpɪlə/ /ˈkætəˌpɪlɚ/ /ˈkætɚˌpɪlɚ/ n
chenille
larva of a butterfly
vehicle with a caterpillar track

caterpillar track n
chenille
continuous track in the form of steel or rubber belt

caterwaul /ˈkæt.ə.wɔːl/ /ˈkæt.ɚ.wɑl/ /ˈkæt.ɚ.wɔl/ v
faire du chahut
to have a noisy argument
faire un vrai sabbat
feuler
to cry as cats

catfight n
crêpage de chignons
fight between women

catfish n
silure poisson-chat
type of fish

catgirl n
fille-chat
female character with feline characteristics

catgut /ˈkætˌɡʌt/ n
catgut corde en boyau corde à boyau
cord

catharsis /kəˈθɑɹˌsɪs/ /kəˈθɑːsɪs/ n
catharsis
in drama, a release of emotional tension
défoulement
a therapeutic technique to relieve tension
any release of emotional tension

cathartic adj
cathartique
purgative; inducing catharsis

cathartic n
cathartique

cathedral /kəˈθiː.dɹəl/ adj
cathédral
relating to the throne or the see of a bishop

cathedral /kəˈθiː.dɹəl/ n
cathédrale
principal church of a bishop's diocese
big church building

catheter /ˈkæθɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæθɪtɚ/ n
cathéter
small tube inserted into a body cavity

cathetus /kəˈθɪ.təs/ /ˈkæ.θɪ.təs/ n
cathète
either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse

cathode /ˈkæθ.oʊd/ n
cathode
electrode through which current flows outward

cathode ray tube n
tube cathodique
vacuum tube that displays images

catholic /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/ /ˈkɑːθ(ə)lɪk/ adj
catholique
universal

catholicity n
catholicité
the quality of being catholic, universal or inclusive

catholicos /kəˈθɒlɪkəs/ n
catholicos
high-ranking bishop or patriarch

cation /ˈkætˌaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/ n
cation

catkin n
chaton iule
botany: a type of inflorescence

catlike adj
félin
resembling a cat

catnip /ˈkætnɪp/ n
cataire chataire herbe à chat
specific species which causes intoxication among cats

catoblepas /-bliː-/ /-blɛ-/ /-pæs/ /-tə-/ /kæ-/ /kəˈtɒblɪpəs/ /ˈkætoʊblɪpəs/ /ˌkætoʊˈbliːpəs/ /ˌkætoʊˈblɛpəs/ n
catoblépas
mythological creature

catslaughter n
félicide
killing of cats

cattail /ˈkæt.teɪl/ n
massette quenouille
any of several perennial herbs of the genus Typha

cattery /ˈkætəɹi/ n
chatterie
place where cats board when their owners are on holiday

cattle /ˈkʰæt(ə)ɫ/ /ˈkʰæɾ(ə)ɫ/ n
bétail
pejorative: people who resemble cattle in behavior or destiny
certain other livestock
bétail bovins
domesticated bovine animals

cattle egret n
héron garde-bœufs
cattle egret

cattleman n
bouvier
man who raises or tends cattle

catty /ˈkæti/ [ˈkʰæɾi] adj
méchant rosse rosserie
spiteful

catwalk n
podium passerelle
narrow elevated stage on which models parade

caucus /ˈkɑ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɒ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɔ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɔː.kəs/ n
caucus
a meeting of party members
caucus groupe parlementaire
a grouping of all members of a legislature representing the same party

caucus race n
course à l'échalote
political competition
laborious but arbitrary and futile activity

caudal /ˈkɔːdəl/ adj
caudal
pertaining to the tail

caudal fin n
nageoire caudale
the tailfin of a fish and other aquatic vertebrates

caudal peduncle n
pédoncule caudal
part of a fish's body

caudate /ˈkɔːdeɪt/ adj
caudate
having a tail

caudate /ˈkɔːdeɪt/ n
caudate urodèle
member of Caudata

caudillo /kaʊˈdiː(j)oʊ/ /kɔˈdiː(j)oʊ/ n
caudillo
military dictator in South America

caul /kɔːl/ n
coiffe
a style of close-fitting circular cap
coiffe céphalique
part of the amniotic sac which sometimes shrouds a baby’s head at birth
crépine
the thin membrane which covers the lower intestines

cauldron /ˈkɔːl.dɹən/ /ˈkəʊl.dɹən/ n
chaudron
large bowl-shaped pot

cauliflower /ˈkɑl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɒl.ɪ.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɔl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ n
chou-fleur
vegetable
edible head of a cauliflower plant

cauliflower ear n
oreille en chou-fleur
swollen and deformed outer ear

caulk /kælk/ /kɑk/ /kɔk/ /kɔːk/ v
calfater calfeutrer étouper
to seal joints with caulk

caulking gun n
pistolet à calfeutrer
tool for applying adhesives

causal /ˈkɑ.zəl/ /ˈkɔ.zəl/ /ˈkɔː.zəl/ [kʰɒː.z̥əl] [ˈkʰoː.z̥əl] adj
causal
of, relating to or being a cause of something

causal link n
lien de causalité lien de cause à effet

causalgia n
causalgie
intense burning pain

causalism n
causalisme
social system

causality /kɑˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ /kɔˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ /kɔːˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ [kɑˈzæl.ɪ.ɾɪ] [kʰoːˈz̥æl.ɪ.tɪ] [kʰɒːˈz̥æl.ɪ.tɪ] n
causalité
agency of cause
cause and consequence relationship

causation /kɑˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /kɔˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /kɔːˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [kʰoːˈz̥eɪ.ʃən] [kʰɒːˈz̥eɪ.ʃən] n
causation
act of causing

causative /ˈkoːzətɪv/ /ˈkɑzətɪv/ /ˈkɔzətɪv/ /ˈkɔːzətɪv/ [ˈkoː.zə.ɾɪv] [ˈkɑ.zə.ɾɪv] [ˈkɔ.zə.ɾɪv] adj
causatif
linguistics: expressing cause or causation

causative /ˈkoːzətɪv/ /ˈkɑzətɪv/ /ˈkɔzətɪv/ /ˈkɔːzətɪv/ [ˈkoː.zə.ɾɪv] [ˈkɑ.zə.ɾɪv] [ˈkɔ.zə.ɾɪv] n
causatif factitif
linguistics

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ /ˈkɑz/ [kʰoːz̥] [kʰɒːz̥] n
cause
goal, aim, principle
cause raison
source or reason of an event or action

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ /ˈkɑz/ [kʰoːz̥] [kʰɒːz̥] v
causer
to set off an event or action

cause célèbre /-ˈlɛbɹeɪ/ /-ˈlɛbɹə/ /koʊz seɪ.lɛbɹ(ə)/ /kɔz səˈlɛb/ /kɔːz sɛˈlɛbɹ(ə)/ n
fait polémique
issue or incident arousing heated public debate

cause of action n
cause d'action motif valable
legal: condition that entitles suing

cause of death n
cause de la mort cause du décès
official cause of a human death

causeway /ˈkɔːz.weɪ/ n
chaussée
raised roadway

caustic potash n
potasse caustique

caustic soda n
soude caustique
sodium hydroxide

causticity /kɔːˈstɪsɪti/ n
causticité
the quality of being caustic

caustification n
caustification

cauterization /ˌkɔːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
adustion cautérisation
act of searing some morbid part

cauterize /ˈkɔːtəɹaɪz/ [ˈkʰɑɾəɹaɪz] [ˈkʰɔɾəɹaɪz] v
cautériser
burn tissue

cautery n
cautère
device used for cutting or sealing body tissue
cautérisation
process of cutting or sealing body tissue with heat or cold

caution /ˈkɑʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ n
avertissement admonition mise en garde
precept or warning against evil or danger
précaution prudence
careful attention, prudence

caution /ˈkɑʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ v
avertir
to warn

caution - slippery when wet phraseologicalUnit
attention, plancher mouillé attention, sol glissant
warning against slippery floor

cautionary tale n
avertissement conte moral fable leçon
story

cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ adj
prudent
careful

cautiously /ˈkɑʃəsli/ /ˈkɔːʃəsli/ adv
précautionneusement
in a cautious manner

cavalcade /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/ /ˌkævəlˈkeɪd/ n
cavalcade
procession of riders, vehicles, ships, etc.
parade

cavalier /ˌkævəˈlɪɚ/ adj
cavalier
supercilious, haughty, disdainful
cavalier cavalière nonchalant nonchalante
not caring enough about something important

cavalier /ˌkævəˈlɪɚ/ n
cavalier
well mannered man; a gentleman
cavalier chevalier
sprightly military man
military man serving on horse

cavalry /ˈkævəlɹi/ n
cavalerie
military service that fights with riding horses
an individual unit of cavalry

cavalryman n
cavalier
a soldier in the cavalry

cavatina n
cavatine
An operatic song in slow tempo

cave /keɪv/ n
antre
place of retreat
cave
storage cellar
grotte caverne
large, naturally occurring cavity formed underground
éboulement
mining: collapse or cave-in

cave /keɪv/ v
déminer saper
to undermine
s'effondrer
to collapse
se rendre
to surrender

cave bear n
ours des cavernes
Ursus spelaeus

cave in v
cabosser s'effondrer
to collapse inward or downward
s'effondrer
to relent, comply, lose willpower, etc.

cave painting /ˈkeɪv ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ n
art pariétal
activity of applying pigments to the interior surfaces of caves to create images, especially when carried out in prehistoric times
peinture rupestre art pariétal
paintings resulting from this activity regarded collectively, especially if prehistoric; an individual painting of this type

cave swallow n
hirondelle à front brun

cave-in n
éboulement
the act of something collapsing or caving in
the location where something has caved in

caveat /-æt/ /ˈkeɪ-/ /ˈkæviɑt/ /ˈkævɪæt/ n
avertissement
warning

caveman n
homme des cavernes
early humans or related species

cavern /ˈkav.n̩/ /ˈkav.ən/ /ˈkæv.ɚn/ /ˈkæv.ɹən/ n
caverne grotte
large cave

cavernicolous adj
cavernicole

cavernitis n
cavernite

cavernous /ˈkav.ən.əs/ /ˈkæv.ɚ.nəs/ adj
caverneux
having many caverns

cavesson /ˈkæv.ə.sən/ /ˈkæv.ɪ.sən/ n
caveçon
part of a horse's bridle

caviar /ˈkæv.iˌɑɹ/ /ˈkæv.iˌɑː/ n
caviar
roe of the sturgeon or other large fish (black caviar)

caviar spoon n
cuillère à caviar
shallow small spoon for eating caviar

cavil /ˈkæv.əl/ /ˈkæv.ɪl/ v
chicaner
to criticise for petty or frivolous reasons

cavitation /ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən/ n
cavitation
formation of vapor bubbles

cavity /ˈkæv.ɪt.i/ [ˈkʰæv.ɨɾ.i] n
carie
hole and soft area in tooth caused by caries

cavort /kəˈvɔɹt/ /kəˈvɔːt/ v
cabrioler
move/play boisterously

caw /kɔː/ n
croassement croa
cry of a crow

caw /kɔː/ v
croasser
to make the cry of a crow, rook, or raven

cayenne pepper n
piment de Cayenne cayenne poivre de Cayenne
spice

cc /siːˈsiː/ n
cc
carbon copy

cease /siːs/ v
cesser arrêter
transitive
cesser s'arrêter
intransitive

cease and desist v
cessez et renoncez
stop and not resume an action

cease-fire n
cessez-le-feu trêve
in warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose

ceaseless /ˈsiːsləs/ adj
incessant
without an end

cedar /ˈsi.dɚ/ /ˈsiː.də/ n
cèdre
coniferous tree in genus Cedrus
aromatic wood

cedar waxwing n
jaseur d'Amérique
Bombycilla cedrorum

cedarn adj
en cèdre
made of cedar

cede /siːd/ v
céder
give up

cedi /ˈsiːdiː/ n
cedi cédi
the currency of Ghana

cedilla /səˈdɪlə/ n
cédille
mark placed under the letter c

cee /ˈsiː/ n
cé
name of the letter C, c

ceftriaxone /ˌsɛftraɪˈæksoʊn/ n
ceftriaxone

ceilidh /ˈkeɪli/ /ˈkeɪliən/ /ˈkeːli/ /ˈkeːliən/ n
céilí
informal social gathering with traditional music, dancing and storytelling

ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ n
partie entière par excès plafond
smallest integer
plafond
upper limit of room
upper limit of an object or action

ceiling fan n
ventilateur de plafond
fan fixture on a ceiling

celadon /ˈsɛlədɒn/ /ˈsɛlədən/ /ˈsɛləˌdɑn/ n
céladon
ceramic with pale green glaze
pale green colour
pale green glaze

celebrate /ˈsel.ə.bɹæɪt/ /ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
célébrer fêter
honour by rites, ceremonies, etc.
perform or participate in
célébrer rendre hommage
extol or honour in a solemn manner
fêter faire la fête
to engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event

celebrated /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
célèbre
famous or widely praised

celebration /ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ n
célébration
formal performance of a solemn rite
fête célébration
social gathering for entertainment and fun

celebrity /sɪˈlɛbɹɪti/ n
célébrité
fame
célébrité people
famous person

celeriac /səˈlɛəɹiæk/ /səˈlɪəɹiæk/ n
céleri-rave
form of celery

celerity /sɪˈlɛɹɪti/ n
célérité
speed
speed of individual waves

celery /ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛl.ɚ.i/ n
céleri
herb
the stalks of this herb

celery salt n
sel de céleri
spice

celesta /səˈlɛstə/ n
célesta
musical instrument

celestial /səˈlɛs.ti.əl/ /səˈlɛs.t͡ʃəl/ adj
céleste
relating to heaven (religious)
relating to sky

celestial body n
astre corps céleste
natural object beyond Earth's atmosphere

celestial equator n
équateur céleste
great circle

celestial mechanics n
mécanique céleste
dynamics of celestial bodies

celestial sphere n
sphère céleste
abstract sphere of infinite radius

celestine n
célestine
mineral

celibacy /ˈsɛləbəsi/ n
célibat
abstaining from sexual relations
state of being unmarried

celibate /ˈsɛləbət/ adj
célibataire
unmarried

celibate /ˈsɛləbət/ n
célibataire
person who is not married

cell /sɛl/ n
cellule
basic unit of a living organism
room in a monastery for sleeping one person
room in a prison for containing inmates
small group of people forming part of a larger organization
biological cavity
a short, fixed-length packet as in asynchronous transfer mode
pile cellule
component of an electrical battery
portable mobile
informal: a cellular telephone

cell membrane n
membrane plasmique
semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell

cell theory n
théorie cellulaire
scientific theory

cell wall /sɛl wɑːl/ /sɛl wɔːl/ n
paroi cellulaire
thick layer around cells of plants, fungi, and algae

cellar /ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
cave
underground space
wine collection

cellar door n
cave
part of a winery

cellist /ˈt͡ʃɛlɪst/ n
violoncelliste
person who plays the cello

cello /ˈtʃɛləʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃɛloʊ/ n
violoncelle
musical instrument

cellophane /ˈsɛləfeɪn/ n
cellophane
the transparent plastic film

cellophane noodle n
dangmyeon
type of transparent Asian noodle

cellular /ˈsɛl.ju.lɚ/ /ˈsɛl.jə.lɚ/ adj
cellulaire celluleux
of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells

cellular automaton n
automate cellulaire
automaton

cellular shade /ˈsɛl.jə.lɚ ˌʃeɪd/ n
store alvéolaire store alvéolé
type of blind

cellularly adv
cellulairement

cellulite n
cellulite
dimpled appearance of skin

celluloid /ˈsɛljəˌlɔɪd/ n
celluloïd
variety of thermoplastics
cinéma du
cinema or film

cellulose /ˈsɛljʊləʊz/ n
cellulose
the polysaccharide cellulose

celtuce /ˈsɛlt.əs/ n
lattuga asparago
type of lettuce

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsi.mɛnt/ n
adhésif colle
any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties
ciment
a powdered substance
the paste-like substance

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsi.mɛnt/ v
cimenter
to affix with cement
to make permanent

cement mixer n
bétonneuse bétonnière
device to make concrete

cement works n
cimenterie
Factory for cement manufacture

cementer n
cimentier
person who applies cement

cementum n
cément
cementum

cemeterial adj
cémétérial

cendrée n
cendrée
grey colour (noun)

cenesthopathic adj
cénestopathique
of, relating to, or characterised by cenesthopathy

cenesthopathy /ˌsiːnəsˈθɒpəθi/ n
cénesthopathie cénestopathie
aberrant bodily sensations

cenobite /ˈsiː.nəˌbaɪt/ /ˈsɛn.əˌbaɪt/ n
cénobite
monk who lives in a religious community, rather than in solitude

cenotaph /ˈsɛn.ə.tæf/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɑːf/ n
cénotaphe
monument to honor the dead whose bodies lie elsewhere

cenote /səˈnoʊtiː/ /sɛˈnoʊteɪ/ n
cénote
deep natural well or sinkhole

cense /sɛns/ v
encenser
to perfume with incense

censer /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
encensoir
religious ornamental container for burning incense

censor /ˈsɛnsə/ /ˈsɛnsɚ/ n
censeur
Ancient Roman magistrate
censeur censeure censeuse
official responsible for removal of objectionable material or sensitive content
college or university official

censor /ˈsɛnsə/ /ˈsɛnsɚ/ v
censurer caviarder
to review for, and if necessary to remove or suppress, objectionable content

censorial /ˌsɛnˈsɔɹi.əl/ adj
censorial
relating to a censor

censorship /ˈsɛnsəʃɪp/ /ˈsɛnsɚʃɪp/ n
censure
use of state or group power to control freedom of expression

censorware n
logiciel de censure
software or hardware used to filter content on the Internet

censure /ˈsen.ʃə/ /ˈsɛn.ʃ(j)ʊə/ /ˈsɛn.ʃə/ /ˈsɛn.ʃɚ/ /ˈsɛns.jʊə/ v
censurer décrier

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ n
recensement recensement de la population
official count of members of a population

cent /sɛnt/ n
(pièce d'un) cent (pièce d'un) centime cenne noire
coin
centime cent
one-hundredth of a euro
subunit of currency in US and elsewhere

centaur /ˈsɛntɑɹ/ /ˈsɛntɔː(ɹ)/ n
Centaure
astronomy
centaure
mythical half-man, half-horse

centaury /ˈsɛntɔɹi/ /ˈsɛntɔːɹɪ/ /ˈsɛntəɹɪ/ n
centaurée
Centaurium

centenarian /ˌsɛntəˈnɛriən/ /ˌsɛntəˈnɛːrɪən/ /ˌsɛnəˈnɛriən/ n
centenaire
a 100-year-old person

centenary /sənˈtiːn(ə)ri/ /sənˈtɛn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtiːn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtɛn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtɛnəri/ /ˈsɛntəˌnɛri/ adj
centenaire
of or related to a period of 100 years

centennial /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ n
centenaire
100th anniversary

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] adj
central
of, at or related to center

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] n
centre
point equidistant from all points on the perimeter of a circle
point equidistant from all points on the surface of a sphere
in ice hockey
centre de masse
point in the interior of figure with mean coordinates
centre foyer
place where a function or activity occurs
centre milieu
point on a line midway between the ends
pivot
in basketball
sujet
topic of particular importance

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] v
centrer
cause to occupy the center

center of gravity /ˌsɛn.təɹ əv ˈɡɹæv.ə.ti/ n
centre de gravité
point, near or within a body, at which the object's mass can be assumed to be concentrated

centerfold /ˈsɛntəfəʊld/ /ˈsɛntɚfoʊld/ n
pin-up
person in such a photograph
sexually attractive person

centering n
centrage
Moving something to a center
cintrage
type of formwork

centerpunch n
pointeau
tool

centi- prefix
centi-
10-2

centiampere n
centiampère
10-2 amperes

centilitre n
centilitre
1/100 of a litre

centime n
centime
subunit of currency
centime pièce d'un centime
coin

centimetre /ˈsɑ̃.-/ /ˈsɒn.-/ /ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ n
centimètre
one-hundredth of a metre

centipede /ˈsɛn.tɪ.pid/ n
scolopendre mille-pattes
a segmented arthropod of class Chilopoda

centisecond n
centiseconde
unit of time equal to 0.01 seconds

central /ˈsɛntɹəl/ adj
central
being in the centre
being very important
having or containing the centre of something

central bank n
banque centrale
the principal monetary authority of a polity

central business district n
centre-ville quartier d'affaires
central area of a city

central committee n
comité central
administrative body

central government n
administration centrale
highest level of government in a unitary state

central heating n
chauffage central
heating system

central limit theorem n
théorème central limite
the theorem

central nervous system n
système nerveux central
that part of the nervous system comprising the brain, brainstem and spinal cord

central processing unit n
processeur central unité centrale unité centrale de traitement
part of a computer

central tendency n
tendance centrale

centralism n
centralisme
system that centralizes

centrality /senˈtɹæl.ə.ti/ /sɛnˈtɹæl.ə.ti/ /sɛnˈtɹæl.ɪ.ti/ [senˈtɹæl.ə.ɾi] [sɛnˈtɹæl.ə.ɾi] n
centralité

centralization /ˌsɛntɹəlˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌsɛntɹəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
centralisation
the act or process of centralizing

centralize v
centraliser
to move power to a single, central authority
to move things physically towards the centre; to consolidate or concentrate

centre circle n
rond central
the circle in the centre of the pitch in soccer

centre forward n
avant-centre attaquant de pointe
most central of the strikers

centre of mass n
centre de masse
point where the mass can be considered concentrated

centreboard n
dérive
The adjustable keel on a small yacht

centric /ˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
centrique
central

centrifugal /sɛntɹɪˈfjuːɡl̩/ /sɛnˈtɹɪf(j)əɡl̩/ /sɛnˈtɹɪfjʊɡl̩/ adj
centrifuge
tending, or causing, to recede from the center

centrifugal force n
force centrifuge
force

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ n
centrifugeuse
device for separation of substances

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ v
centrifuger
to rotate something in a centrifuge in order to separate its constituents

centriole /ˈsɛntɹɪˌəʊl/ n
centriole
barrel shaped microtubule

centripetal /sɛnˈtɹɪpətl̩/ /ˌsɛntɹɪˈpiːtl̩/ adj
centripète
directed or moving towards a centre

centripetal force n
force centripète
the force on a rotating or orbiting body in the direction of the centre of rotation

centrism n
centrisme
moderate political philosophy

centrist /ˈsen.tɹɪst/ /ˈsɛn.tɹɪst/ adj
centriste
of, pertaining to, or advocating centrism

centrist /ˈsen.tɹɪst/ /ˈsɛn.tɹɪst/ n
centriste
a person who advocates centrism

centrobaric adj
centrobarique

centroid n
centroïde
mean position of points in a geometrical figure

centrolecithal adj
centrolécithe

centromere /ˈsɛntɹə(ʊ)mɪə/ /ˈsɛntɹəˌmiɚ/ n
centromère
region of a eukaryotic chromosome

centrosome n
centrosome
organelle that controls the organization of its microtubules

centurion /-ɔːɹ.i.ən/ /-ɚ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtjʊəɹ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtjʊɹ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtʃʊəɹ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ n
centurion
commander of a century of soldiers

century /ˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsɛnt͡ʃɹi/ /ˈsɛnt͡ʃʊɹi/ n
centurie
Roman army type unit
political division of Rome
siècle centennie
100 years

century egg n
œuf de cent ans
Chinese delicacy

cephalea n
céphalée
headache

cephalic /sɪˈfælɪk/ /ˈsɛfəlɪk/ adj
céphalique
of or referring to the head

cephalon /ˈsɛfəlɒn/ /ˈsɛfələn/ n
céphalon
the head of a trilobite

cephalopod /ˈsɛfələpɑd/ /ˈsɛfələpɒd/ n
céphalopode
mollusc

cephaloscopic adj
céphaloscopique

cephaloscopy n
céphaloscopie

cephalosporin /kɛfələʊˈspɔəɹɪn/ n
céphalosporine
antibiotic derived from Acremonium fungi

cephalothorax /ˌsɛfələˈθɑɹæks/ /ˌsɛfələˈθɔɹæks/ n
céphalothorax
anatomy: fused head and thorax

cepstral adj
cepstral
of or relating to cepstra

cepstrum /ˈkɛpstɹəm/ /ˈkɛpstɹʌm/ /ˈsɛpstɹəm/ /ˈsɛpstɹʌm/ n
cepstre
Fourier transform of the logarithm of a spectrum

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ adj
céramique
of or pertaining to ceramic as material

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ n
céramique
material

ceramics n
céramique
ceramic objects as a group
the art or science of making ceramic objects

ceramide /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmaɪd/ /ˈsɪɹ.əˌmaɪd/ n
céramide
lipid

cerate n
cérate
chemistry

cercus n
cerque
hair-like structure

cereal /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əl/ n
céréale
type of grass

cerebellar /ˌsɛ.ɹəˈbɛl.ə/ /ˌsɛɹ.əˈbɛl.ɚ/ adj
cérébelleux
of or pertaining to the cerebellum

cerebellum /ˌsɛ.ɹɪˈbɛl.əm/ /ˌsɛɹ.əˈbɛl.əm/ n
cervelet
part of the hindbrain in vertebrates

cerebral /səˈɹi.bɹəl/ /səˈɹiː.bɹl̩/ /səˈɹiː.bɹəl/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹl̩/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəl/ /ˈsɛɹ.əb.ɹəl/ adj
cérébral
of, or relating to the brain
intellectual

cerebral cortex n
cortex cérébral
layer of the brain

cerebral palsy n
infirmité motrice cérébrale paralysie cérébrale
group of non-contagious conditions

cerebralize v
cérébraliser
to make a mental picture or map

cerebrospinal adj
cérébrospinal
Of, or pertaining to brain or spine

cerebrospinal fluid n
liquide cérébro-spinal
clear bodily fluid

cerebrovascular accident n
accident vasculaire cérébral
loss of brain function

cerebrum /səˈɹi.bɹəm/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəm/ /ˈsɛɹ.əb.ɹəm/ n
telencéphale
principal part of the brain

ceremonial /ˌsɛɹɪˈmoʊniəl/ adj
cérémonial
of, relating to, or used in a ceremony

ceremonial /ˌsɛɹɪˈmoʊniəl/ n
cérémonial
a ceremony, or series of ceremonies

ceremony /sɛɹˈɛ.mə.ni/ /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈsɛɹ.ɪ.mə.ni/ n
cérémonie
ritual with religious significance
official gathering to celebrate

ceric adj
cérique
containing cerium with valence four

cerise /səˈɹiːs/ /səˈɹiːz/ n
cerise
colour

cerite n
cérite
cerite

cerium /ˈsɪəɹiəm/ n
cérium
chemical element

cerolein n
céroléine

cerous adj
céreux
containing cerium with valence three

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ /ˈsɝʔn̩/ adj
certain
sure, positive, not doubting
certain quelconque
not specifically named, indeterminate, indefinite

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ /ˈsɝʔn̩/ determiner
certain
having been determined but not specified

certainly /ˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ˈsɝtn̩li/ adv
certainement
with certainty
certainement bien sûr pour sûr évidemment
emphatic affirmative answer
certainement sûrement sans aucun doute sans nul doute
without doubt, surely

certainty /ˈsɜːtn̩ti/ /ˈsɝtn̩ti/ n
certitude
state of being certain

certificate /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /səˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ n
certificat document
document containing a certified statement
diplôme
academic document

certificate of authenticity n
certificat d'authenticité

certification /ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌsɝtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ [ˌsɝɾɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] n
certification homologation
act of certifying

certified public accountant n
expert-comptable

certify /ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪ/ /ˈsɜː.tɪ.fɑɪ/ /ˈsɝ.tɪ.faɪ/ [ˈsɜː.ɾɪ.faɪ] [ˈsɝ.ɾɪ.faɪ] v
certifier
to attest as to

certitude /ˈsɜːtɪtjuːd/ /ˈsɝtət(j)ud/ n
certitude
sureness, certainty

cerulean /səˈɹuːli.ən/ adj
céruléen
sky blue

cerulean /səˈɹuːli.ən/ n
bleu céruléen
sky blue

cerussite n
cérusite
mineral

cervelliere /ˌsɛɹ.vəlˈjɛɚ/ n
cervelière

cervical /sɜːˈvaɪ.kl̩/ /ˈsɜː.vɪk.l̩/ /ˈsɝ.vɪk.l̩/ adj
cervical
of the cervix
of the neck

cervical cancer n
cancer du col utérin cancer cervical cancer du col de l'utérus
cancer of the cervix

cervical cap n
cape cervicale
contraceptive device

cervical smear n
frottis
gynaecology: screening test

cervical vertebra n
vertèbre cervicale
any of the seven vertebrae of the neck

cervicitis n
cervicite
inflammation of the cervix

cervid n
cervidé

cervix /ˈsɜː.vɪks/ /ˈsɝ.vɪks/ n
col de l'utérus
lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina

cessation /sɛˈseɪʃən/ n
cessation
a ceasing or discontinuance

cessationism n
cessationisme cessationnisme
cessationism

cesspit /ˈsɛspɪt/ n
fosse septique
pit for sewage

cesspool /ˈsɛsˌpuːl/ n
cloaque porcherie
filthy place
fosse fosse d’aisance
place for sewage

cetacean /sɪˈteɪʃən/ n
cétacé
an animal belonging to the order Cetacea

cetane n
cétane hexadécane
C16H34

cetane number n
indice de cétane
performance rating of diesel fuel

cetirizine /sɛˈtɪɹ.ɪˌzin/ n
cétirizine
metabolite of hydroxyzine

cetology n
cétologie
study of cetaceans

ceviche /səˈviːt͡ʃeɪ/ n
ceviche
raw seafood cured by marination in an acidic medium

cf. /kəmˈpɛɚ ˌwɪθ/ /siːˈɛf/ v
cf.
compare

cha-cha n
Cha-cha-chá
ballroom dance

chador n
chador tchador
a loose robe worn by Muslim women

chaebol /ˈt͡ʃeɪbʌl/ n
chaebol
large, family-controlled Korean business conglomerate

chafe /t͡ʃeɪf/ n
abrasion inflammation
injury or wear caused by friction
chauffer en frictionnant
heat excited by friction
colère énervement
vexation; irritation of mind; rage

chafe /t͡ʃeɪf/ v
irriter vexer
to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated

chaff /t͡ʃæf/ /t͡ʃɑːf/ n
balle bale
inedible parts of grain plant

chaffinch /ˈt͡ʃæfɪnt͡ʃ/ n
pinson des arbres pinson
bird

chagrin /ʃəˈɡɹɪn/ /ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/ n
chagrin
distress from failure; vexation or mortification

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ n
chaîne
series of interconnected rings or links
series of interconnected things
number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule
series of stores or businesses with the same brand name
totally ordered subset

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ v
chaîner
to be chained to another data item
enchaîner
to fasten with a chain
to link together

chain drive n
transmission par chaîne
transmission system

chain mail n
cotte de mailles
a flexible defensive armor

chain of command n
chaîne de commandement
hierarchy in which one rank obeys the one above it

chain reaction n
réaction en chaîne
series of events
type of nuclear reaction

chain rule n
règle de la chaîne
mean value theorem

chain shot n
boulet chaîné
projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain

chain smoker n
fumeur à la chaîne
one who smokes continuously
gros fumeur
one who habitually smokes a lot

chain store n
chaîne de magasins
retail outlet that is one of a group

chain-smoke v
fumer à la chaîne
to smoke cigarettes frequently

chainring /ˈt͡ʃeɪnɹɪŋ/ n
plateau
large forward ring on a bicycle

chainsaw /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɑ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔː/ n
tronçonneuse scie à chaîne
saw with a power-driven chain

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛɚ/ /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ n
chaire
distinguished professorship
chaise fauteuil
furniture

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛɚ/ /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ v
présider
to act as chairperson

chair umpire n
arbitre de chaise

chairlift n
télésiège
moving series of open seats

chairman /ˈtʃɛɹ.mən/ /ˈtʃɛːmən/ n
président secrétaire général
person presiding over a meeting

chairmanship n
présidence
office or term of a chairman

chairperson n
président présidente secrétaire général secrétaire générale
a person who presides over a meeting, a board

chairwoman n
présidente secrétaire générale
female chairperson

chaise longue /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ/ n
chaise longue
reclining chair with a long seat

chakra /ˈtʃæ.kɹə/ /ˈtʃʌ.kɹə/ /ˈt͡ʃæ.kɹə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑː.kɹə/ /ˈt͡ʃʌ.kɹə/ n
chakra tchakra
spiritual energy nexuses

chalaza /kəˈleɪzə/ n
chalaze
zoology: spiral band

chalcanthite /kælˈkæn.θaɪt/ [kæwˈkæn.θɒ͡ɪʔ] [kʰæɫ(l)ˈkʰæn.θʌɪt̚] [kʰæɫˈkʰɛ͡ən.θʌɪt̚] [~ˈkʰe͡ən~] [~θɒ͡ɪt̚] n
chalcantite
mineral

chalcedony /kælˈsɛd.ə.ni/ /ˈkæl.səˌdoʊ.ni/ n
calcédoine
form of fine-grained quartz

chalcocyanite n
chalcocyanite

chalcogen n
chalcogène
any element of group 16 of the periodic table

chalet /ʃæleɪ/ n
chalet
type of wooden house

chalice /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪs/ n
calice
large drinking cup

chalk /t͡ʃɑk/ /t͡ʃɔk/ /t͡ʃɔːk/ n
craie
a piece of chalk used for drawing and on a blackboard
a soft, white, powdery limestone
magnésie
… prevent from falling when climbing

chalk and cheese n
le jour et la nuit
things that are very different

chalk up v
décrocher engranger enregistrer multiplier remporter totaliser
to achieve something

chalk up to v
attribuer la responsabilité attribuer le mérite mettre sur le compte
idiomatic: to attribute something to something

chalkboard /t͡ʃɔk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ /t͡ʃɔːk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ n
tableau noir ardoise
slate board for writing on with chalk

challah /ˈhɑːlə/ /ˈhʌlə/ n
hallah challah
traditional braided bread

challenge /ˈt͡ʃæl.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ n
défi challenge chalenge
that which encourages someone to do something they otherwise would not
défi épreuve chalenge
difficult task

challenge /ˈt͡ʃæl.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ v
défier
to dare someone
to write a final exam to get credit for a course
défier challenger
to invite someone to take part in a competition

challenger n
challengeur concurrent
one who challenges

challenging /ˈt͡ʃælənd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃælɪnd͡ʒɪŋ/ adj
difficile stimulant éprouvant
difficult; hard to do

chalumeau /ˌʃælʊˈməʊ/ n
chalumeau
woodwind instrument preceding the clarinet

chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbə(ɹ)/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/ n
chambre
legislative body
part of a firearm holding the round before firing
chambre pièce
bedroom
chambre salle
enclosed space similar to a room

chamber music n
musique de chambre
chamber music

chamber of commerce n
chambre de commerce
community business association

chamber orchestra n
orchestre de chambre
orchestra to play chamber music

chamber pot n
pot de chambre
a container used for urination and defecation

chamberlain /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbəlɪn/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚlɪn/ n
chambellan
an officer in charge of managing the household of a sovereign

chambermaid /ˈt͡ʃeɪm.bə(ɹ).meɪd/ n
femme de chambre
a maid who handles the chores in a bedroom

chameleon /kəˈmi.li.ən/ /kəˈmil.jən/ n
caméléon
reptile
person with inconstant behavior

chamfer /ˈt͡ʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ n
chanfrein champfrain
an angled relief or cut at an edge

chamfer /ˈt͡ʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ v
chanfreiner
to cut off the edge or corner of something; to bevel

chamfron /ˈtʃæm.frən/ /ˈt͡ʃam.fɹən/ n
chanfrein
armor

chamois /ˈʃæmi/ /ˈʃæmiz/ /ˈʃæmwɑː/ /ˈʃæmwɑːz/ n
chamois
cloth
colour
chamois isard
goat-like antelope

champ at the bit v
prendre le mors aux dents
of horse: to bite the bit
ronger son frein se ronger les ongles
to show impatience when delayed

champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ n
champagne
sparkling white wine produced in Champagne
colour

champagne bucket n
seau à Champagne
bowl or bucket

champansky /ʃæmˈpænski/ n
champansky
imitation champagne

champignon /t͡ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ /ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ n
champignon de Paris
Agaricus bisporus

champion /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ n
champion championne
someone who has been winner in a contest

champion /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ v
championner
to advocate

championship /ˈt͡ʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/ n
champion championne
position of champion, or winner
championnat
competition to determine a champion

chance /t͡ʃæns/ /t͡ʃɑːns/ [t͡ʃɑːns] [t͡ʃʰans] [t͡ʃʰeəns] [t͡ʃʰäːns] [t͡ʃʰæns] [t͡ʃʰæːns] [t͡ʃʰɐːns] [t͡ʃʰɑːns] [t͡ʃʰɛəns] n
chance
an opportunity or possibility
chance risque
probability of something happening
raccroc
random occurrence

chancel /ˈtʃɑːnsəl/ /ˈt͡ʃænsəl/ n
chancel clôture de chœur
space around the altar in a church

chancellery /ˈtʃɑːnt.səl.ɹi/ /ˈt͡ʃænt.slə.ɹi/ n
chancellerie
building
office
staff

chancellor /-lɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːnslə/ /ˈtʃɑːnsələ/ /ˈt͡ʃænslɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃænsələ/ n
chancelier chancelière
head of government in some German-speaking countries
senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government
contremaître de jury
foreman of a jury

chancellorship n
cancellariat
status of being a chancellor

chances are adv
il est probable que
it is probable that

chancy adj
aléatoire
subject to chance
hasardeux
uncertain

chandelier /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪɚ/ n
lustre
branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling

chandler /ˈt͡ʃændlɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɑːndlɚ/ n
chandelier
person who makes or sells candles

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ n
changement modification mutation évolution
the process of becoming different
monnaie
balance returned after a purchase
small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
changer
to transfer to another vehicle
to replace one's own clothing
changer se transformer muter
to become something different
changer transformer modifier
to make something into something else
remplacer changer
to replace

change hands v
changer de main
to become the property of someone else.

change horses in midstream v
changer de cheval au milieu du gué
to change one's plan when an effort is already underway

change management n
accompagnement au changement
management of personnel transitioning

change of heart n
revirement
change of opinion

change of scenery n
changement de décor dépaysement

change one's mind v
changer d'avis raviser
to decide differently than one had decided before

change someone's mind v
changer d'avis
to convince someone to make a decision

change tack v
changer de stratégie changer de tactique
(figurative) to take a different approach
virer de bord
(nautical) to change course or heading

change the game /ˈt͡ʃeɪn(d͡)ʒ ðə ˈɡeɪm/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ ðə ˈɡeɪm/ v
changer la donne
to revolutionize a field of endeavor

change the record v
changer de disque

change the subject v
changer de sujet
talk about something else

changeable /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbəl/ adj
changeable
capable of being changed
changeant
subject to sudden or frequent changes

changeably adv
variablement
In a changeable manner

changeling /ˈtʃeɪn(d)ʒlɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒlɪŋ/ n
changelin changeling
infant of a magical creature secretly exchanged for a human infant

changeover n
changement commutation conversion passage transition transposition
conversion or transition

changing room n
cabine d'essayage
room in shop
vestiaire
room in gym, sports center, etc.

changing table /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɪŋ ˈteɪbəl/ n
table à langer
Small raised platform.

channel /ˈt͡ʃænəl/ n
chaîne chenal
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies

channel /ˈt͡ʃænəl/ v
canaliser
direct the flow

chanson /ʃɑ̃.sɔ̃/ n
chanson chanson française
French song

chansonnier n
chansonnier
book
chansonnier chansonnière
singer of chansons

chant /t͡ʃænt/ /t͡ʃɑːnt/ v
chanter
sing monophonically without instruments

chantefable n
chantefable
a form of Medieval French literature

chanter /ˈtʃɑːntə/ /ˈt͡ʃæntɚ/ n
chalumeau
the pipe of a bagpipe
scandeur scandeuse

chanterelle /ʃɒntəˈɹɛl/ /ˈtʃæntəɹɛl/ n
girolle chanterelle
Cantharellus cibarius

chantwell /ˈtʃæntwɛl/ /ˈtʃɑː-/ /ˈt͡ʃæntˌwɛl/ n
chantuelle
singer of traditional cariso music

chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɑs/ /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ n
chaos
state of disorder
in classical cosmogony
mathematics

chaos theory n
théorie du chaos
chaos theory

chaotic /keɪˈɑtɪk/ /keɪˈɒtɪk/ [-ɾɪk] adj
chaotique
extremely disorganized or in disarray
filled with chaos

chaotically adv
chaotiquement
In a chaotic manner

chap /t͡ʃæp/ n
mec bougre quidam
man or fellow

chap /t͡ʃæp/ v
crevasser
of skin: to cause to split or flake

chaparral /ˌt͡ʃæp.əˈɹæl/ /ˌʃæp.əˈɹæl/ /ˌʃæp.əˈɹɛl/ [ˌʃæp.ɚˈ(ɹ)æl] [ˌʃæp.ɚˈ(ɹ)ɛl] n
maquis
region of shrubs

chapbook n
livret de colportage
small book

chapel /ˈtʃæ.pəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæ.pəl/ n
chapelle
place of worship

chapel of ease n
succursale
remote chapel

chapelmaster n
maître de chapelle
director of music in a chapel

chaperone /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹoʊn/ /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹəʊn/ n
chaperon
older person who accompanies younger people to ensure good behaviour

chaperone /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹoʊn/ /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹəʊn/ v
chaperonner
act as a chaperone

chaplain /ˈt͡ʃæp.lɪn/ n
chapelain aumônier
member of a religious body

chaplaincy /ˈtʃæp.lɪn.si/ n
aumônerie chapelaincerie
office

chaplet /ˈt͡ʃæplət/ /ˈt͡ʃæplɪt/ n
chapelet
a string of beads, especially when making up five decades of the rosary
set of repetitive prayers

chapped /t͡ʃæpt/ adj
gercé
of skin: dry and flaky

chaps /t͡ʃæps/ /ʃæps/ n
guêtres
Protective leather leggings attached at the waist

chapter /ˈt͡ʃæptə/ /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ n
branche section
a division of an organization
chapitre
section in a book
ecclesiastical body

chapter house n
salle capitulaire
church building used as a meeting place

char /t͡ʃɑɹ/ /t͡ʃɑː/ [t͡ʃɑɹ] [t͡ʃɑ˞] n
omble
fish
bonne femme de ménage
cleaning woman

char /t͡ʃaɹ/ /t͡ʃɑɹ/ /t͡ʃɑː/ [t͡ʃaɹ] [t͡ʃaː] [t͡ʃa˞] [t͡ʃɑɹ] [t͡ʃɑ˞] v
carboniser
to burn something to charcoal

charabanc /ˈʃæ.ɹə.bæŋ(k)/ n
char-à-bancs
a horse-drawn, and then later, motorized omnibus with open sides, and often, no roof

character /ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/ /ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkɛɹ(ə)ktɚ/ n
caractère
distinguishing feature
moral strength
symbol or letter
(computing) basic element in a text string
(mathematics) complex number
personnage
notable or eccentric person
personnage caractère
being in a story

character actor n
acteur de genre
supporting actor who specializes in playing eccentric or unusual roles

character assassination n
diffamation médisance
malicious discourse designed to damage someone's reputation

character class n
classe de caractères
in regex

character reference n
référence de caractère
statement concerning the character of a person

character set n
jeu de caractères
set of characters in a character encoding

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
caractéristique
being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ n
caractéristique
distinguishing feature
integer part of a logarithm

characteristic polynomial n
polynôme caractéristique
linear algebra

characteristically adv
caractéristiquement typiquement
in a usual or expected way

characterization n
caractérisation
act or process of characterizing

characterize /ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪz/ /ˈkɛɹəktəɹaɪz/ v
caractériser
to determine the characteristics of
caractériser dépeindre
to depict someone or something a particular way

charade /ʃəˈɹeɪd/ /ʃəˈɹɑːd/ n
charade
riddle

charades n
mime
game

charango /t͡ʃəˈɹæŋɡəʊ/ n
charango
small guitar-like stringed instrument

charcoal /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.koʊl/ n
charbon de bois
substance
fusain
charcoal drawing
stick used for drawing

chard /t͡ʃɑɹd/ /t͡ʃɑːd/ n
blette poirée bette jotte
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ n
charge
electric charge
load or burden
measured amount of powder and/or shot
military: ground attack
instruction
chef d’accusation chef d’inculpation
accusation
frais
amount of money levied for a service
meuble
heraldry: image displayed on an escutcheon

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ v
accuser charger
to formally accuse of a crime
armer charger
to place a burden upon, to assign a duty
charger
to load equipment with material required for its use
to cause to take on an electric charge
to assign a debit to an account
to assign a duty to
to move forward forcefully
to add energy to
charger créditer
to pay on account
charger s'élancer
cricket: to take a few steps down the pitch towards the bowler as he delivers the ball

charge-coupled device n
dispositif à couplage de charge
device for the movement of electrical charge

charger /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɚ/ n
chargeur
a device that charges or recharges

chargino n
chargino
particle

chargé d'affaires /ʃɑrˈʒeɪ dəˈfɛɹ/ n
chargé d'affaires chargée d'affaires
diplomat

chariot /ˈt͡ʃæɹiət/ /ˈt͡ʃæɹɪət/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹiət/ n
char charriot
vehicle used in warfare

charioteer n
aurige
person who drives a chariot

charism n
charisme
extraordinary power granted by the Holy Spirit

charisma /kəˈɹɪzmə/ n
charisme
personal charm or magnetism

charismatic /ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/ adj
charismatique
of, related to, or having charisma
of, related to, or being a member of a form of Christianity

charismatic /ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/ n
charismatique
member of the Charismatic Movement

charitable adj
caritatif
pertaining to charity

charitable organization n
association caritative
organization

charity /ˈtʃæɹɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/ n
charité
Christian love
attitude
charité bienfaisance
providing of goods or money
goods or money given
organisme de charité
organization

charity begins at home proverb
charité bien ordonnée commence par soi-même
you should help the people closest to oneself before helping others

charivari /ʃɑːɹɪˈvɑːɹi/ n
charivari
mock serenade

charivaric adj
charivarique

charlatan /ˈʃɑɹlətən/ /ˈʃɑːlətən/ n
charlatan
malicious trickster

charlatanry n
charlatanisme
state of being a charlatan

charley horse n
béquille jambe de bois
a muscle cramp, usually in the thigh or leg

charlock n
moutarde des champs sanve
Sinapis arvensis

charlotte /ˈʃɑɹlət/ /ˈʃɑːlət/ n
charlotte
dessert consisting of sponge cake filled with fruit, and cream or custard

charlotte russe /ˈʃɑɹlət ˈɹus/ /ˈʃɑːlət ˈɹuːs/ n
charlotte russe
dessert of custard or whipped cream enclosed in sponge cake

charm /tʃɑːm/ /t͡ʃɑɹm/ n
breloque
a small trinket on a bracelet or chain
charme
quality of inspiring delight or admiration
charme fétiche
something with magic power

charm /tʃɑːm/ /t͡ʃɑɹm/ v
charmer
seduce, entrance or fascinate
ensorceler
use a magical charm

charm quark n
quark charm quark charme quark charmé
charm quark

charming /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ adj
charmant
pleasant, charismatic

charmonium n
charmonium
meson

charoite n
charoïte

chart /tʃɑːt/ /t͡ʃɑɹt/ n
carte
navigator's map
diagnostiques graphe
non-narrative presentation of data

chart of accounts n
plan comptable

charter /ˈt͡ʃɑɹtɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɑːtə/ n
charte
document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc
document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges

charter /ˈt͡ʃɑɹtɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɑːtə/ v
affretter
grant or establish a charter

chartered accountant n
comptable agréé expert-comptable

charterhouse n
chartreuse
Carthusian monastery

chartist n
chartiste
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

charwoman n
femme de journée femme de ménage femme de service nettoyeuse technicienne de surface
cleaning lady

chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ n
poursuite
action of the verb "to chase"

chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ v
chasser poursuivre
to pursue, to follow at speed

chase tail v
courir le cotillon courir le jupon
to be on the hunt for a (usually sexual) partner

chaser /ˈtʃeɪsə/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪsɚ/ n
poursuivant
a person or thing (ship, plane, car, etc.) who chases
pousse-alcool rince-cochon rince-gueule
a mild drink consumed immediately after another drink of hard liquor

chasm /ˈkæzəm/ n
fossé divergence
difference of opinion
gouffre fossé chasme crevasse
gap

chasma /ˈkazmə/ /ˈkæzmə/ n
chasma
long, narrow, steep-sided depression

chasmophyte /ˈkæzməʊfaɪt/ n
chasmophyte
plant

chasse /ʃæˈseɪ/ /ʃɑˈseɪ/ /ʃəˈseɪ/ n
pas chassé
gliding step (noun)

chasse-café /ˌʃaskaˈfeɪ/ /ˌʃæskæˈfeɪ/ n
chasse-café pousse-café
small serving of spirits taken to remove the taste of coffee

chassis /ˈt͡ʃæsi/ /ˈt͡ʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæsi/ /ˈʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæzi/ n
châssis
base frame of motor vehicle

chaste /t͡ʃeɪst/ /t͡ʃæst/ adj
chaste
abstaining from sexual intercourse

chaste tree n
gattilier
shrub

chastely adv
chastement
in a chaste manner

chastise /tʃæˈstaɪz/ /t͡ʃæˈstaɪz/ /ˈt͡ʃæstaɪz/ v
châtier
to punish (someone), especially by corporal punishment

chastisement /t͡ʃæˈstaɪzmənt/ /ˈt͡ʃæstəzmənt/ /ˈt͡ʃæstɪzmənt/ n
châtiment
the act of chastising; rebuke; punishment

chastity /ˈt͡ʃastɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪstɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃæstɪti/ [ˈt͡ʃæstɪɾi] n
chasteté
abstaining from sexual activity

chastity belt n
ceinture de chasteté
belt-like garment

chastushka n
tchastouchka
Russian or Ukrainian folk poem

chasuble /ˈt͡ʃæsəbəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæzjʊbəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæzəbəl/ n
chasuble
liturgical vestment

chat /t͡ʃæt/ n
chat clavardage
exchange of text or voice messages in real time
discussion
conversation to stop an argument or settle situations

chat /t͡ʃæt/ v
bavarder converser chatter clavarder discuter
bavarder papoter jaser placoter
be engaged in informal conversation
chatter tchatter clavarder
exchange messages in real time
converser discuter parler
talk more than a few words

chat room n
clavardoir
website

chat up v
allumer emballer
attempt to establish a sexual relationship
draguer
talk in a charming manner

chatbot /ˈtʃætbɑt/ n
chatbot dialogueur
program that holds conversations

chateaubriand /ʃæˌtoʊbɹiˈɑ̃/ /ʃæˌtoʊbɹiˈɔ̃/ /ˌʃatəʊˈbɹiːɒ̃/ n
chateaubriand chateaubriant châteaubriand châteaubriant
steak cut from a beef tenderloin

chatelaine /ˈʃætl̩ˌeɪn/ /ˈʃætəleɪn/ [-ɾl̩-] n
châtelaine
chain or clasp worn at the waist by women
mistress of a castle or large household
similar thing in miniature attached to a watchchain

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈt͡ʃætɚ/ n
bagou jacassement
talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk
jacassement
sound of a magpie

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈt͡ʃætɚ/ v
bavarder jacasser
talk idly

chatterbox n
moulin à paroles
one who chats or talks to excess

chatty /ˈt͡ʃæti/ [ˈt͡ʃæɾi] adj
bavard loquace
chatting a lot or fond of chatting

chauffeur /ʃoʊˈfɝ/ /ʃɒˈfɜː/ /ˈʃoʊfɚ/ /ˈʃəʊfə/ n
chauffeur chauffeuse
person employed to drive a motor car

chauvinism /ˈʃoʊ.vɪˌnɪzm̩/ /ˈʃəʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ n
chauvinisme
excessive patriotism
unwarranted bias

chauvinist n
chauvin chauviniste
chauvinist person

chauvinistic adj
chauvin chauviniste cocardier
of or pertaining to chauvinism or chauvinists

chav /t͡ʃæv/ n
racaille cacou
relating to a youth from a working class background, aggressive with poor education

chayote /t͡ʃɑˈjoʊti/ /ˈtʃeɪəʊti/ n
chayotte chouchou christophine séchion
fruit
plant

cheap /t͡ʃip/ /t͡ʃiːp/ adj
au rabais à deux balles bon marché
of poor quality
bon marché pas cher peu cher économique
low and/or reduced in price
modique
of little worth
radin
frugal, stingy

cheapen v
déprécier dévaluer
to make cheaper

cheapskate n
avare

cheat /t͡ʃiːt/ n
cheat
unfair advantage in a computer game
menteur
card game
menteur tricheur tricheuse
someone who is dishonest or cheats

cheat /t͡ʃiːt/ v
tricher
violate rules to gain advantage
tromper
being unfaithful to sexual partner

cheat on v
tromper
be unfaithful to

cheat sheet n
antisèche pompe
sheet of paper used to assist on a test

check /t͡ʃɛk/ [t͡ʃɛk̚] n
addition
bill, particularly at a restaurant
contrôle vérification
control, limit or stop
contrôle vérification examen
inspection or examination
croix
mark used as an indicator
échec
chess: when the king is directly threatened by an enemy piece

check /t͡ʃɛk/ [t͡ʃɛk̚] v
checker
poker: to remain in the hand without betting
cocher
to mark with a checkmark
contrôler faire attention
to control, limit, or halt
déposer laisser
to leave in safekeeping
enregistrer
to leave with shipping agent for shipping
vérifier
to verify or compare with a source of information
vérifier contrôler
to inspect, examine
échec
chess: to make a move which puts an adversary's king in check

check in v
enregistrer
to record one's arrival

check mark n
coche marque
mark to indicate agreement

check out v
claquer crever
to die
emprunter
to withdraw (an item) from a library etc., and have the withdrawal recorded
examiner mater regarder
to examine, inspect, look at closely
régler sa note (d'hôtel)
to pay when leaving
s'en aller se barrer se casser
to leave in a hurry

check through v
examiner inspecter
to inspect something
laisser passer
to permit someone to continue onward

check up v
vérifier

check-in n
enregistrement
act of checking in

checkbox /ˈtʃɛkbɒks/ /ˈt͡ʃɛkbɑks/ n
case à cocher
graphical user interface: feature that can be marked
place on a form that can be checked

checker /ˈtʃɛkə/ /ˈt͡ʃɛkɚ/ n
vérificateur vérificatrice
One who checks or verifies something

checkerboard n
damier
pattern of squares of alternating colours
damier échiquier
game board

checkered adj
échiqueté carreauté à carreaux
divided into squares

checklist /ˈt͡ʃɛklɪst/ n
liste de contrôle checklist
list of things to be verified

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ interjection
échec et mat mat
said when making the conclusive move in chess

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ n
échec et mat mat
conclusive victory in a game of chess

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ v
faire échec et mat
to put an opponent into checkmate

checkout n
caisse
supermarket checkout position

checkpoint n
point de contrôle
point along a road or on a frontier
point de sauvegarde
computing
sauvegarde
video games

checks and balances n
poids et contrepoids
system for balancing the powers between branches of government

checksum n
somme de contrôle
number serving to detect error

checkup n
bilan de santé check-up
physical checkup

cheddar /ˈt͡ʃɛdə(ɹ)/ n
cheddar
cheese

cheek /t͡ʃiːk/ n
culot toupet
colloquial: impudence
fesse
colloquial: buttock
joue
part of face
potence de bringuebale
nautical: a piece of wood cut out fork-shaped in which the brake is fastened

cheek by jowl adj
côte à côte joue contre joue
in close physical proximity

cheek pouch n
abajoue
pouch in the cheek

cheekbone n
pommette zygoma
bone

cheeky /ˈt͡ʃiːki/ adj
effronté impertinent insolent
impudent; impertinent

cheep /t͡ʃiːp/ interjection
cui-cui
short, high-pitched sound made by a small bird

cheep /t͡ʃiːp/ v
piailler chanter
make high-pitched sounds

cheer /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/ v
acclamer applaudir
to shout a cheer or cheers

cheer up interjection
courage
an encouragement

cheer up v
remonter le moral
to make someone happy

cheerful /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfʊl/ adj
joyeux content de bonne humeur
happy

cheerio /ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.əʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪəɹ.i.oʊ/ [ˈt͡ʃiɹi.oʊ̯] interjection
salut

cheerleader n
cheerleader pom-pom girl
person (usually female) who encourages applause

cheerleading n
cheerleading
physical activity

cheers /tʃɪəz/ /t͡ʃɪɹz/ interjection
ciao salut à plus
informal: goodbye
merci
informal: thank you
santé à votre santé tchin-tchin
toast when drinking

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ interjection
ouistiti fromage
said while being photographed

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ n
flouze fric oseille pognon tune
slang: money
fromage
dairy product
countable: any particular variety of cheese

cheese it phraseologicalUnit
attention gaffe vingt-deux
a warning to stop, hide, or flee

cheese knife n
couteau à fromage
knife for cutting cheese

cheese mite n
artison artisou ciron céron mite du fromage
category of mite

cheese slicer n
coupe fromage tranche fromage
instrument for slicing cheese

cheese wire n
fil à couper le beurre

cheeseboard n
plateau de fromages
cheese serving board

cheeseburger n
cheeseburger hambourgeois au fromage hamburger au fromage
hamburger with cheese

cheesecake /ˈt͡ʃizˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃiːzˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃɛzˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃɪzˌkeɪk/ n
cheese-cake cheesecake gâteau au fromage cheese cake tarte au fromage
dessert food

cheesecloth n
étamine à fromage
loosely woven cotton gauze

cheesemaker n
fromager fromagier fromagière fromagère
person skilled in making cheese

cheesemonger n
fromager fromagère
someone who sells cheese

cheeseparing adj
radin radine radines radins
niggardly, stingy

cheesy /ˈt͡ʃiːzi/ adj
fromageux
of cheese
resembling cheese
kitsch ringard
overdramatic, clichéd

cheetah /ˈt͡ʃiːtɑ/ /ˈt͡ʃiːtə/ n
guépard
Acinonyx jubatus

chef /ʃɛf/ n
chef chef cuisinier
head cook of an establishment such as a restaurant

chef's knife n
couteau de chef
kitchen utensil

chelation /ˈkiːˌleɪˈʃən/ n
chélation
formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt

chelicera /kəˈlɪ.sə.ɹə/ n
chélicère
chelicera

chelone n
chélone
genus of four species of plants

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ adj
chimique
relating to chemistry

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ n
produit chimique
an artificial chemical compound
any specific element or chemical compound

chemical agent n
arme chimique
noxious substance

chemical biology n
biochimie
study that embraces both chemistry and biology

chemical bond n
liaison chimique
any of binding forces

chemical castration n
castration chimique
medical treatment to inhibit the function of a man's testes

chemical compound n
composé chimique corps composé
in chemistry: substance formed by the union of two or more chemical elements
produit chimique
informally: any single substance, either compound or element

chemical element n
élément chimique
any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction

chemical engineering n
génie chimique génie des procédés
branch of engineering that deals with the process plants

chemical equation n
équation chimique
symbolic representation of a chemical reaction

chemical property n
propriété chimique
any of a material's properties that becomes evident during a chemical reaction

chemical reaction n
réaction chimique
process in which chemical substances are changed into others

chemical reactor n
réacteur chimique
reaction vessel

chemical sensitivity n
sensibilité chimique
sensitivity to chemical compounds

chemical series n
série chimique
any group of elements whose chemical and physical properties have similarities

chemical species n
espèce chimique
chemical species

chemical toilet n
toilette chimique
Toilet or chamber pot treating waste in place with chemicals

chemical warfare n
guerre chimique
use of chemical substances as weapons of war

chemical weapon n
arme chimique
noxious substance in a delivery system

chemicals n
industrie chimique
chemical industry

chemiresistive adj
chimiorésistif

chemise /ʃəˈmiːz/ n
chemise de nuit nuisette
short nightdress

chemist /ˈkɛmɪst/ n
chimiste
person working in chemistry

chemistry /ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ n
chimie
branch of natural science
application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance
mutual attraction between two people
as modifier: relating to or using chemistry

chemo- /kimoʊ/ /kɛmoʊ/ prefix
chimio-
relating to or using chemicals or chemistry

chemokine n
chimiokine chémokine
cytokine produced during inflammation

chemostratigraphy n
chimiostratigraphie
the study and dating of sedimentary strata

chemosynthesis n
chimiosynthèse
production of carbohydrates and other compounds from simple compounds

chemotherapeutic adj
chimiothérapeutique
of or having to do with chemotherapy

chemotherapy /ˌkiːməʊˈθɛɹəpi/ n
chimiothérapie
chemical treatment to kill or halt cancer
therapeutic chemical treatment

chemsex n
chemsex
sexual intercourse under influence

chengyu /t͡ʃɛŋˈjuː/ /t͡ʃʌŋˈjuː/ n
chengyu
certain kind of Chinese set phrase

cheque /t͡ʃɛk/ n
chèque
a note promising to pay money to a named person or entity

chequebook n
carnet de chèques
folder containing cheques

chequered flag n
drapeau à damier
flag

chequy /ˈt͡ʃɛki/ adj
échiqueté
heraldry; chequered

cherimoya /t͡ʃɛɹɪˈmɔɪ.ə/ n
chérimole
fruit
chérimolier
tree

cherish /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/ v
chérir tenir
to have a deep appreciation of
to treat with affection, nurture with care

chernozem /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)nəˌzɛm/ n
tchernoziom tchernozème
black-coloured soil containing a high percentage of humus

cheroot /t͡ʃə-/ /ʃəˈɹuːt/ n
cheroot stogie
cigar

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ adj
goût cerise
flavour

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ n
cerise
slang: virginity
color
wood
cerise griotte
fruit
cerisier cerise
tree

cherry blossom n
fleur de cerisier
blossom of the cherry tree

cherry brandy n
cherry brandy
liqueur

cherry laurel n
laurier-cerise
Prunus laurocerasus

cherry picker n
nacelle élévatrice
boom lift for lifting people

cherry picking n
picorage cueillette de cerises
selection of desirable items to obtain an advantage

cherry plum n
prunes-cerises
the fruit

cherry tomato n
tomate cerise
a type of small tomato

cherry tree n
cerisier
tree of subgenus Cerasus

cherry-pick v
trier sur le volet
to select only the best from a range of options

cherry-popper n
déflorateur
one who takes virginity

chert /t͡ʃɜːt/ /t͡ʃɝt/ n
chaille
mineral

cherub /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ɹəb/ n
chérubin
(biblical) winged creature attending on God
artistic depiction of such a being
person seen as being particularly angelic or innocent

cherubic /t͡ʃəˈɹuː.bɪk/ /t͡ʃɪˈɹuː.bɪk/ adj
chérubique
of, or relating to a cherub

chervil /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/ n
cerfeuil
spice

chervonets n
tchervonets
former Russian currency, usually ten roubles

chess /t͡ʃɛs/ n
échecs jeu d'échecs
two-player board game

chess clock n
pendule d'échecs
clock system used in chess games

chess piece n
pièce d'échecs pièce
any of the 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess

chess player n
joueur d’échecs joueuse d’échecs
a person who plays chess

chessboard n
échiquier
square board used in the game of chess

chest /t͡ʃɛst/ /t͡ʃɪst/ n
coffre
strong box
poitrine
thorax

chest of drawers n
commode chiffonnier
furniture for the storage of clothes

chest voice n
voix de poitrine
voice of thick register

chestnut /ˈt͡ʃɛs.nʌt/ /ˈt͡ʃɛst.nʌt/ adj
châtain marron
of a deep reddish-brown colour

chestnut /ˈt͡ʃɛs.nʌt/ /ˈt͡ʃɛst.nʌt/ n
châtaigne marron
nut of the chestnut tree
châtaigner marronnier
wood of a chestnut tree
marron châtain
reddish-brown colour

chestnut munia n
capucin à tête noire
Lonchura atricapilla

chestnut teal n
sarcelle rousse
Anas castanea

chestnut tree /ˈtʃɛsnʌt ˌtɹiː/ n
châtaignier
tree that bears chestnuts

chestnut-backed antshrike n
batara mantelé
Thamnophilus palliatus

chestnut-backed chickadee n
mésange à dos marron
Poecile rufescens

chestnut-eared bunting n
bruant à oreillons
Emberiza fucata

cheval glass n
psyché

chevron /ˈʃɛvɹən/ n
chevron
heraldry: wide inverted V
V-shaped pattern

chevrotain /ˈʃɛvɹə(ʊ)teɪn/ /ˈʃɛvɹəˌteɪn/ n
chevrotain
any of several small hornless ruminants of the family Tragulidae

chew /tʃuʊ̯/ /tʃuː/ /tʃɪʊ̯/ /t͡ʃu/ v
mâcher mastiquer mordiller
to crush food with teeth prior to swallowing

chew out v
engueuler enguirlander
To reprimand or rebuke

chew the cud v
ruminer
literal meaning
to meditate or ponder before answering

chew the scenery v
cabotiner surjouer
To perform in an excessively emotional or exaggerated manner

chewing gum n
chewing-gum gomme à mâcher chiclet chiclette
flavoured preparation for chewing

chez /ʃeɪ/ preposition
chez
at/in the home of

chi /kaɪ/ n
chi khi
Greek letter

chi /t͡ʃiː/ n
qi
the fundamental life-force or energy

chiaroscuro /kɪˌɑːɹəˈskʊəɹəʊ/ /ˌkjɑɹəˈsk(j)ʊɹoʊ/ n
clair-obscur
artistic technique using exaggerated light contrasts

chiasmus /kaɪˈæzməs/ n
chiasme
(rhetoric) an inversion of the relationship between the elements of phrases

chibouk n
chibouque
Turkish tobacco pipe

chic /ʃik/ /ʃiːk/ adj
chic
elegant, stylish

chicharron n
chicharron

chick /t͡ʃɪk/ n
nana gonzesse
young woman
oisillon poussin
young bird
poussin
young chicken

chickadee /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kəˌdi/ n
mésange
songbird

chicken /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/ n
poltron poule mouillée
coward
poulet poule
meat
bird

chicken Kiev n
suprême de volaille à la Kiev

chicken breast n
blanc de poulet
chicken body meat

chicken farmer n
aviculteur éleveur de poulets éleveur de volailles
farmer who keeps chickens

chicken feed n
fifrelin trois fois rien
small quantity of money

chicken feet n
pattes de poulet
feet of a chicken

chicken nugget n
nugget de poulet
piece of chicken in batter

chicken out v
laisser tomber lâcher lâcher l'affaire se dégonfler
shy away from a daring task

chicken pox n
varicelle
disease

chicken scratch n
griffonnage hiéroglyphes pattes de mouche
informal: illegible handwriting

chicken soup n
soupe de poulet
soup with chicken as main ingredient

chicken wing n
aile de poulet
cooked wing of a chicken

chicken wire n
grillage
mesh of wire

chicken-or-egg question n
paradoxe de l’œuf et de la poule
a question to decide which of two interdependent things happened first

chickenhawk /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪnˌhɔk/ n
épervier brun
hawk species

chickenshit n
conneries merde
contemptible thing
couille molle poule mouillée péteux sans-couilles
coward

chickling vetch n
gesse gesse commune lentille d'Espagne pois carré
plant with edible seeds similar to peas

chickpea /ˈt͡ʃɪkˌpiː/ n
pois chiche
seed
plant

chickweed n
mouron blanc
herb

chicory /ˈ t͡ʃɪkəɹi/ /ˈtʃɪkəɹi/ /ˈtʃɪkɹi/ n
chicorée
coffee substitute
chicorée chicon endive
common chicory (Cichorium intybus)

chide / t͡ʃaɪd/ v
réprimander
loudly admonish

chief /t͡ʃiːf/ n
chef
heraldic term
head of an organization
leader of group, etc.

chief executive officer n
PDG
highest-ranking corporate officer

chief justice n
juge en chef
senior justice

chief minister n
ministre en chef

chief of staff n
Chef d'état major
chef de cabinet
head of political department
chef d’état-major
senior officer

chief operating officer n
directeur de l’exploitation
a corporate officer responsible for executing decisions of CEO

chief technology officer n
directeur de la technologie directeur des nouvelles technologies directrice de la technologie directrice des nouvelles technologies
executive responsible for technological development

chiefly /ˈtʃiːf.li/ adv
surtout
mainly or principally, almost entirely

chiffchaff /ˈt͡ʃɪf.t͡ʃæf/ n
pouillot véloce
Phylloscopus collybita

chiffonier /ˌʃɪf.əˈnɪə/ /ˌʃɪf.əˈnɪɹ/ n
chiffonnier
furniture

chigger /ˈt͡ʃɪɡɚ/ n
aoutat
harvest mite
puce chique
chigoe flea

chignon /ʃɪnˈjɒn/ n
chignon
roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun

chilblain /t͡ʃɪlbleɪn/ n
engelure
inflammation

child /t͡ʃaɪld/ [t͡ʃaɪ̯ɫd] [ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯.ɫ̩d] n
enfant
child; daughter, son, someone's child
a minor
(computing) object which has a subservient or derivative role relative to another object

child abuse /ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs/ n
maltraitance sur mineur
mistreatment of a child

child benefit n
allocations familiales allocation familiale
payment for each child

child bride n
enfant mariée
very young bride

child labour n
travail des enfants
work performed by children

child language n
langage enfantin

child neglect n
négligence parentale
form of child abuse

child pornography n
pédopornographie
pornographic materials depicting minors

child prodigy n
enfant prodige
talented young person

child safety seat n
siège enfant
a car safety restraint designed for infants and young children

child soldier n
enfant soldat enfant-soldat
minor who is put to use for military purposes

child support n
pension alimentaire
ongoing obligation for periodic payment

child's play n
jeu d'enfant
something particularly simple or easy

child-in-law n
bel-enfant
spouse of one's child

childbirth n
accouchement naissance parturition
act of giving birth

childcare n
garde d'enfants
supervising young children

childhood /ˈt͡ʃaɪldhʊd/ n
enfance
time when one is a child
state of being a child
early stages of development of something

childhood friend n
ami d'enfance amie d'enfance
friend known since childhood

childhood memory n
souvenir [[d']]enfance
a memory formed during childhood

childish /ˈt͡ʃaɪldɪʃ/ adj
enfantin puéril
suitable for a child
puéril gamin
behaving immaturely

childishness n
enfantillage
childishness

childless adj
sans enfants
not having any children

childminder n
nourrice nounou
person who looks after other people's children

children's home n
maison d'enfants
public institution for care of children

children's hospital n
hôpital pour enfants
hospital for children and adolescents

children's rights n
droits de l'enfant

chili /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ /ˈt͡ʃɪliː/ n
piment
spicy fresh or dried fruit of capsicum

chili oil n
huile piquante
condiment

chili pepper n
piment
fruit

chiliagon /ˈkɪliəɡən/ n
chiliogone
1000-sided polygon

chiliarch n
chiliarque
a commander of a thousand troops in Hellenistic Greece

chiliasm /ˈkɪ.lɪæ.z(ə)m/ n
chiliasme millénarisme
belief in an earthly thousand-year period of peace and prosperity

chill /t͡ʃɪl/ n
fraicheur
moderate, but uncomfortable coldness
frisson
sudden numbing fear or dread
froid
sudden penetrating sense of cold

chill /t͡ʃɪl/ v
prendre du bon temps se détendre se relaxer se reposer
to relax, lie back
se relaxer
to lower the temperature of something; to cool

chill out v
se calmer se détendre se relaxer
relax or take time out

chillax /t͡ʃɪˈlæks/ v
se calmer
behave
calm down
se détendre
relax

chilled /t͡ʃɪld/ adj
transi
cooled

chilling /ˈt͡ʃɪlɪŋ/ adj
effrayant
causing mild fear

chilly /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ adj
froid
cold enough to cause discomfort

chime /tʃaɪm/ n
carillon
musical instrument

chime /tʃaɪm/ v
carillonner
to make the sound of a chime

chimera /kaɪˈmɪɹə/ /kəˈmɪɹə/ /kɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ n
chimère
foolish thought, product of the imagination
organism with genetically distinct cells from two or more zygotes
fish in the subclass Holocephali

chimerical /kaɪ-/ /kɪˈmɛɹɪkəl/ adj
chimérique
of or pertaining to a chimera
resulting from the expression of two or more genes

chimney /ˈt͡ʃɪmni/ /ˈt͡ʃɪməni/ n
cheminée
vertical tube or hollow column; a flue
UK: smokestack of a steam locomotive

chimney fire n
feu de cheminée

chimney pot n
tuyau de cheminée
pipe on the top of a chimney

chimney sweep n
ramoneur ramoneuse
occupation

chimney swift n
martinet ramoneur
Chaetura pelagica

chimpanzee /t͡ʃɪmˈpæn.zi/ /ˌt͡ʃɪm.pænˈziː/ /ˌt͡ʃɪm.pənˈziː/ n
chimpanzé
any hominid of the genus Pan

chin /t͡ʃɪn/ n
menton
bottom of a face

chin up phraseologicalUnit
courage haut les cœurs
cheer up

chinchilla /t͡ʃɪnˈt͡ʃɪlə/ n
chinchilla
rodent
fur

chinois n
chinois
fine-meshed conical strainer

chinoiserie /ʃiːnwɑːzəˈɹiː/ n
chinoiserie
art: style or object that reflects Chinese influence

chinrest n
mentonnière
instrument accessory

chinstrap penguin n
manchot à jugulaire
Pygoscelis antarcticus

chintz /t͡ʃɪnts/ n
chintz
fabric

chintzy /ˈt͡ʃɪnt.si/ adj
voyant
tacky

chip /t͡ʃɪp/ n
brisure fragment
small piece broken off
chips croustille
thin, crisp, fried piece of potato or vegetable
coche ébréchure
damaged area of a surface
puce électronique
integrated circuit

chip /t͡ʃɪp/ v
briser
to chop or cut into small pieces
cocher
to break small pieces from

chip leader n
chip leader

chip log n
loch à plateau
simple device for measuring the speed of a vessel

chip shop n
friterie pataterie
UK: a fast food outlet which sells fish and chips

chip wagon n
roulotte à patate

chipboard n
aggloméré
A material made from compressed wood chips

chipmunk /ˈt͡ʃɪp.mʌŋk/ n
suisse tamia
squirrel-like rodent

chipolata /ˌt͡ʃɪpəˈlɑːtə/ n
chipolata
type of sausage

chipper /ˈtʃɪpə/ /ˈt͡ʃɪpɚ/ n
broyeur hache-paille
machine that reduces organic matter to compost

chiral /ˈkaɪɹəl/ adj
chiral
that exhibits chirality

chirality /kaɪˈɹælɪti/ n
chiralité
handedness in chemistry, physic and mathematics

chirograph n
chirographe charte-partie

chiropractor /ˈkaɪ.ɹəˌpɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ n
chiropraticien chiropraticienne chiropracteur chiropractrice
chiropractor

chiropterologist /kaɪˌɹɑptəˈɹɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /kaɪˌɹɒptəˈɹɒlədʒɪst/ n
chiroptérologue
one who studies bats

chirp /t͡ʃɘːp/ /t͡ʃɚp/ /t͡ʃɜːp/ n
craquètement stridulation
insects
piaillement pépiement
birds

chirp /t͡ʃɘːp/ /t͡ʃɚp/ /t͡ʃɜːp/ v
craqueter striduler
insects
gazouiller piailler pépier
birds

chisel /ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/ n
ciseau burin
tool consisting of a slim oblong block of metal

chisel /ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/ v
ciseler
to use a chisel
to work something with a chisel

chiseler n
ciseleur
person who carves using a chisel

chit /t͡ʃɪt/ n
départoir
cleaving tool

chit /t͡ʃɪt/ v
piquer
to initiate sprouting (of tubers)

chit-chat n
bavardage blabla causette parlotte
gossip; mindless banter

chit-chat v
blablater parler de la pluie et du beau temps parler de tout et de rien tailler une bavette
to engage in small talk

chitin /ˈkaɪtɪn/ n
chitine
polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, found in arthropod and fungi

chiton /ˈkaɪtn̩/ /ˈkaɪtɑn/ /ˈkaɪtɒn/ n
chiton
Greek tunic
mollusc

chitosan n
chitosane
oligosaccharide

chitterlings /ˈt͡ʃɪ.tɚ.lɪŋz/ /ˈt͡ʃɪt.lɪnz/ [tʃɪːlɪnz] [ˈtʃɪt.lɪnz] [ˈt͡ʃɪ.ɾɚ.lɪŋz] n
tripes de porc
small pig intestine, boiled and fried

chivalrous /ˈt͡ʃɪv.əl.ɹəs/ /ˈʃɪv.əl.ɹəs/ adj
chevaleresque galant
involving chivalry
galant chevaleresque
of a man: honourable

chivalrously adv
chevaleresquement

chivalry /ˈt͡ʃɪvəlɹi/ /ˈʃɪvəlɹi/ n
chevalerie
ethical code
galanterie
Courteous behavior, especially that of men towards women

chive /t͡ʃaɪv/ n
ciboulette
chives: herb
ciboulette cive
plant

chlamydia /kləˈmɪd.i.ə/ n
chlamydia
sexually transmitted disease

chlamydiosis n
chlamydiase

chlamys /ˈklamɪs/ /ˈklæmɪs/ n
chlamyde
short cloak

chlorargyrite n
chlorargyrite
a mineral, silver chloride

chlorate n
chlorate
any salt of chloric acid

chloremia n
chlorémie
the presence of chloride in the bloodstream

chlorhexidine n
chlorhexidine

chloric acid n
acide chlorique
HClO₃

chloride /ˈklɔɹˌaɪd/ /ˈklɔːˌɹaɪd/ n
chlorure
any salt of hydrochloric acid

chlorinate /ˈklɒ.ɹɪ.neɪt/ v
chlorer
to add chlorine to

chlorine /ˈklɔɹin/ /ˈklɔːɹiːn/ n
chlore
chemical element

chlorite /ˈklɔɹˌaɪt/ /ˈklɔːˌɹaɪt/ /ˈklɔːˌɹʌɪt/ n
chlorite
mineral
salt of chlorous acid

chloro- prefix
chloro-
chemistry: containing chlorine

chloroauric adj
chloraurique
of or pertaining to chloroauric acid

chlorocruorin n
chlorocruorine
respiratory pigment found in some annelids

chlorofluorocarbon n
chlorofluorocarbure
an organic compound with halogens in place of hydrogen

chloroform /ˈklɔːɹə(ʊ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)m/ n
chloroforme
(chemistry) an anesthetic

chloroform /ˈklɔːɹə(ʊ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)m/ v
chloroformer
to treat with chloroform, or to render unconscious with chloroform

chlorogenic adj
chlorogénique
Of or pertaining to chlorogenic acid

chloroma n
chlorome
myeloid sarcoma

chlorophyll /ˈklɒɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə.fɪl/ n
chlorophylle
green pigment

chlorophyllic adj
chlorophyllien
of, pertaining to, resembling or derived from chlorophyll

chloroplast /ˈklɔːrəʊˌplæst/ n
chloroplaste
photosynthetic organelle

chloroquine /-kwɪn/ /ˈklɒ.ɹə(ʊ).kwiːn/ /ˈklɔɹ.əˌkwin/ /ˈklɔɹ.əˌkwɪn/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə(ʊ).kwiːn/ n
chloroquine
4-aminoquinoline drug

chlorosis n
chlorose
yellow-green colouration of the skin
yellowing of the leaves

chlorotic adj
chlorotique
afflicted with chlorosis

choana /ˈkoʊ.ən.ə/ n
choane

chock /tʃɒk/ /t͡ʃɑk/ adv
carrément en plein

chock /tʃɒk/ /t͡ʃɑk/ n
coinceur
object used as a wedge or filler
remplissage tin
nautical: fitting or fixture used to restrict movement, especially movement of a line

chock full /ˌtʃɒk ˈfʊl/ adj
bourré plein à craquer
containing the maximum amount

chocolate /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ adj
au chocolat chocolaté de chocolat
made of or containing chocolate
chocolat
colour

chocolate /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ n
chocolat
food made from ground roasted cocoa beans
chocolat praline
small piece of confectionery made from chocolate

chocolate bar n
tablette de chocolat
of chocolate

chocolate cake n
gâteau au chocolat
cake containing chocolate

chocolate chip n
pépite de chocolat
small piece of chocolate

chocolate milk /ˈt͡ʃɑkɫɪtmɪɫk/ /ˌt͡ʃɑkɫɪtˈmɪɫk/ n
chocolat au lait
milk drink flavored with chocolate

chocolate truffle n
truffe en chocolat
type of confection

chocolatier n
chocolatier
producer of chocolate

choice /t͡ʃɔɪs/ adj
de choix
especially good or preferred

choice /t͡ʃɔɪs/ n
choix
option or decision
selection or preference
anything that can be chosen
morceau de choix
definite: best or most preferable part

choir /kwaɪə(ɹ)/ /kwaɪɚ/ n
chœur chorale
singing group
part of a church for choir assembly
chœur classe
a rank or order of angels

choir school n
manécanterie

choirboy n
enfant de chœur
piously innocent person

choirmaster n
cantor chef de chœur
the musical director of a choir, who conducts performances and supervises rehearsal

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ n
mainmise
type of hold in wrestling etc.
réduit
constriction at a shotgun barrel
starter
control on a carburetor

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ v
suffoquer étouffer
be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe
étouffer juguler
prevent someone from breathing by strangling them

choke collar n
chaîne d’étranglement
type of collar

choke down v
s’étouffer
to swallow with difficulty

choke pear n
poire d'angoisse
a metal torture device

chokehold /ˈt͡ʃoʊkˌhoʊld/ n
clé de tête
grappling hold around the neck

choker /ˈtʃəʊkə/ /ˈt͡ʃoʊkɚ/ n
ras-de-cou
jewelry or accessory

cholecystectomy n
cholécystectomie
surgical procedure

cholecystitis n
cholécystite
inflammation of the gall bladder

choledochal adj
cholédoque
relating to the bile duct

cholera /ˈkɑləɹə/ /ˈkɒləɹə/ n
choléra
infectious disease

choleraic /ˌkɒl.əˈɹeɪ.ɪk/ adj
cholérique
relating to, or resembling, cholera

cholerine n
cholérine
minor diarrhea

cholesteric adj
cholestérique
relating to chiral nematic phase of crystals

cholesterol /kəˈlɛstəɹɒl/ /kəˈlɛstɹɒl/ n
cholestérol
an essential component of mammalian cell membranes

cholesterolemia n
cholestérolémie
presence of cholesterol in the blood

choline /ˈkoʊliːn/ n
choline
organic chemistry: a compound

cholinergic adj
cholinergique
of, pertaining to, activated by, producing or having the same function as acetylcholine

cholinesterase n
cholinestérase
enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of choline-based esters

chondrite /ˈkɒndɹaɪt/ n
chondrite
meteorite

chondroblast n
chondroblaste
A cell which originates from a mesenchymal stem cell and forms chondrocytes

chondrocyte n
chondrocyte
cell

chondroma n
chondrome
benign tumour

chondrosarcoma n
chondrosarcome
type of cancer

chondrule /ˈkɒndɹuːl/ n
chondre
granule

choo-choo n
tchou-tchou
sound made by a steam locomotive (childish)

choose /t͡ʃuːz/ v
choisir
to pick
décider
to decide to act in a certain way
élire choisir
to elect

choosy adj
difficile exigeant faire la fine bouche sélectif
taking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements

chop /t͡ʃɑp/ /t͡ʃɒp/ n
atemi
martial arts: type of blow
coup de hache
côtelette
cut of meat
égalité
poker: result of a tied poker hand

chop /t͡ʃɑp/ /t͡ʃɒp/ v
hacher couper découper
to cut into pieces

chop suey n
chop suey
Cantonese dish

chop-chop interjection
coucher magner se dépêcher se grouiller vite
hurry up

chopped liver /ˈt͡ʃɑpt ˌlɪvɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɒpt ˌlɪvə/ n
moins-que-rien
person or object not worthy of being noticed

chopper /ˈtʃɒp.ə/ /ˈtʃɔp.ə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑ.pɚ/ n
galet aménagé
archaeology: crude tool with an irregular cutting edge
hacheur
electronics: type of electronic switch
hachoir
knife for chopping food
zob
slang: penis
banane hélico
informal: helicopter

chopping board n
planche à découper planche à hacher
sturdy board, upon which one chops and prepares food

choppy /ˈt͡ʃɒ.pi/ adj
haché saccadé
having many small, rough waves

chopstick n
baguette
single eating utensil

chopstick rest n
porte-baguettes repose-baguettes
ornament on which a pair of chopsticks may be placed

choral /ˈkɔɹəl/ /ˈkɔːɹəl/ adj
choral
of or relating to a choir or chorus

chorale /kɔːˈɹɑːl/ n
choral
hymn tune
chorale
chorus

chord /kɔɹd/ /kɔː(ɹ)d/ n
accord
combination of three or more notes
corde
straight line

chord progression n
grille d'accords
movement of chords

chordal adj
cordal
kind of graph

chordate /ˈkɔːdeɪt/ /ˈkɔːɹdeɪt/ n
chordé
a member of the phylum Chordata

chordophone n
instrument à cordes
chordophone

chore /t͡ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /t͡ʃoə/ /t͡ʃɔɹ/ /t͡ʃɔː/ n
corvée tâche
a difficult, unpleasant, or routine task

choreographer n
chorégraphe
person who choreographs

choreographically adv
chorégraphiquement
in the manner of choreography

choreography /ˌkɒɹiˌɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌkɔɹiˌɑɡɹəfi/ n
chorégraphie
art
representation

chorepiscopal adj
chorépiscopal

chorepiscopus n
chorévêque

chorion /ˈkɔɹiɑn/ n
chorion
one of the membranes surrounding a fetus
outer case of an insect egg
outer membrane of seeds of plants

chorister /ˈkwæɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkwɪɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkɒɹɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹɪstɚ/ n
chœureur chœureuse
singer in a choir

chorizo /tʃəˈɹisoʊ/ /t͡ʃoʊˈɹisoʊ/ /t͡ʃoʊˈɹiθoʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiː.zəʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiːsəʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiːθəʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹi.tsəʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹi.zoʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹɪtsəʊ/ n
chorizo
type of sausage

chorographic adj
chorographique
relating to chorography

chorography n
chorographie

choroid /ˈkɒɹ.ɔɪd/ /ˈkɔɹˌɔɪd/ /ˈkɔː.ɹɔɪd/ n
choroïde
vascular layer of the eye

choronym n
choronyme
regional toponym

chorten n
chörten
Tibetan stupa

chortle /ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/ [ˈt͡ʃɔɹɾɫ̩] n
gloussement
joyful, somewhat muffled laugh

chortle /ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/ [ˈt͡ʃɔɹɾɫ̩] v
glousser
to laugh with a chortle or chortles

chorus /ˈkɔɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔɹəs/ /ˈkɔːɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔːɹəs/ n
chœur
group of singers performing together
chœur chorale
group of people in a performance who recite together
chœur chœur antique
(Ancient Greece, historical) group of singers and dancers in a theatrical performance or religious festival who commented on the main performance in speech or song
refrain
part of a song repeated between verses

chorus line n
corps de ballet
a line of performers in a revue or other show, dancing in unison

chosen one n
l'élu l'élue
character destined to save the world

chough /t͡ʃʌf/ n
crave
bird of Pyrrhocorax

choux pastry /ʃuː ˈpeɪstɹi/ n
pâte à choux
light pastry

chow /t͡ʃaʊ/ n
bouffe

chow down v
becqueter gueuletonner
to eat vigorously

chowchow n
chow chow
ketchup

chowder /ˈt͡ʃaʊdɚ/ n
chaudrée
thick, creamy soup or stew

chrematistics n
chrématistique
study of wealth

chresmologue n
chresmologe
a compiler of oracles

chrestomathy /kɹɛˈstɒməθi/ n
chrestomathie
collection of written passages, used to learn an unfamiliar language

chrism /ˈkɹɪz(ə)m/ n
chrême
mixture of oil and balm

christen /ˈkɹɪsən/ v
baptiser
to perform the religious act of baptism
baptiser nommer
to name

chromakey n
incrustation
use of a color as key in a studio to allow an image to be partially replaced by other one

chromatic /kɹoʊˈmæt.ɪk/ /kɹəʊˈmæt.ɪk/ /kɹəˈmæt ɪk/ /kɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ [-ɾɪk] adj
chromatique
relating to or using notes not belonging to the diatonic scale of the key in which a passage of music is written

chromatic aberration /kɹoʊˈmæ.tɪk ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ /kɹəˈmæ.tɪk ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
aberration chromatique
optical aberration

chromatic scale n
échelle chromatique
a scale including all intervals of a prticular tuning within an octave

chromaticity n
chromaticité
specification of the quality of a colour, regardless of its luminance

chromatin /ˈkɹəʊmətɪn/ n
chromatine
complex of DNA, RNA, and proteins

chromatographic adj
chromatographique
of or pertaining to chromatography

chromatography /ˌkɹəʊ.məˈtɒɡɹə.fi/ n
chromatographie
analytical chemistry: technique for separation of components in a mixture

chromatophore n
chromatophore
pigment-bearing cell or structure

chrome /kɹoʊm/ /kɹəʊm/ v
chromer
to plate with chrome

chromite n
chromite
mineral

chromium /ˈkɹoʊ.mi.əm/ n
chrome
chemical element

chromodacryorrhea n
chromodacryorrhée
lacrimal secretion

chromophilic adj
chromophile

chromosomal adj
chromosomique
of, or relating to chromosomes

chromosome /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/ /ˈkɹoʊməˌzoʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌzəʊn/ n
chromosome
structure in the cell nucleus

chromosphere n
chromosphère
the faint pink extension of a star's atmospheric envelope

chromotypography n
chromotypographie

chroneme n
chronème
basic, theoretical unit of sound that can distinguish words by duration only of a vowel or consonant

chronic /ˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
chronique
medical: prolonged or slow to heal
that continues over an extended period of time
inveterate or habitual
suffering from an affliction that is prolonged or slow to heal

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease n
bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive maladie pulmonaire obstructive chronique
group of pulmonary diseases

chronicity /kɹɑˈnɪsɪti/ /kɹɒˈnɪsɪti/ n
chronicité
the condition of being chronic

chronicle /ˈkrɑnɪkl̩/ /ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/ n
chronique
a written account

chronicler n
chroniqueur
person who writes a chronicle

chrono- prefix
chrono-
relation to time

chronoception /ˌkɹoʊ-/ /ˌkɹɑnoʊˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ /ˌkɹɒnəʊˈsɛpʃn̩/ /ˌkɹəʊ-/ n
perception du temps
perception or sense of time

chronogram n
chronogramme
a sentence or inscription in which specific letters, interpreted as numerals, stand for a particular date when rearranged

chronograph /ˈkɹɒnəɡɹɑːf/ n
chronographe
device which marks or records time or time intervals

chronokinesis n
chronokinésie

chronological /ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
chronologique
in order of time from the earliest to the latest

chronologically /ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkli/ /ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəli/ adv
chronologiquement
in a chronological manner

chronologist /kɹəˈnɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
chronologiste
a person skilled in chronology

chronology /kɹəˈnɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /kɹəˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
chronologie
determining the order of events (an auxiliary science of history)
arrangement into chronological order

chronometer /kɹəˈnɑ.mə.tɚ/ /kɹəˈnɒm.ə.tə(ɹ)/ /kɹəˈnɔm.ə.tə(ɹ)/ [kɹəˈnɑ.mə.ɾɚ] n
chronomètre chronoscope
device for measuring time, particularly time of day

chrononym n
chrononyme
term for a period of time

chronophobia n
chronophobie
fear of the passing of time

chronophotography n
chronophotographie
photographic technique which captures movement in several frames

chronopsychology n
chronopsychologie

chronospecies n
chrono-espèce
species derived from a sequential development pattern on an evolutionary scale

chronourbanism n
chronourbanisme

chrysalis /ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/ n
chrysalide
the pupa of a butterfly or moth

chrysanthemum /krɪˈsænθəməm/ n
chrysanthème
flower

chryselephantine /kɹɪsɛlɪˈfæntɪn/ adj
chryséléphantin
made of gold and ivory

chrysene n
chrysène

chrysoberyl /ˈkɹɪs.ə(ʊ)ˌbɛɹ.ɪl/ /ˈkɹɪs.əˌbɛɹ.əl/ n
chrysobéryl
mineral

chrysography n
chrysographie
use of gold lettering

chrysolite /ˈkɹɪs.əˌlaɪt/ n
chrysolite chrysolithe
a gemstone

chrysoprase n
chrysoprase
variety of quartz

chrysotherapy n
chrysothérapie
therapeutic use of gold

chthonian /ˈkθoʊni.ən/ /ˈkθəʊnɪən/ /ˈθəʊnɪən/ /ˈθʊni.ən/ adj
chthonien
pertaining to the underworld; being beneath the earth

chthonic /ˈkθɒnɪk/ /ˈθɑnɪk/ adj
chthonien
dwelling within or under the earth

chub /t͡ʃʌb/ n
chevesne chevaine
Leuciscus cephalus

chubby /ˈt͡ʃʌbi/ adj
potelé dodu
of a person, somewhat fat
of a body part, containing a moderate amount of fat

chubby /ˈt͡ʃʌbi/ n
dodu
chubby person

chuchotage /ʃu.ʃoʊˈtɑʒ/ /ʃu.ʃəʊˈtɑːʒ/ n
chuchotage
interpretation of a speech in a whisper

chuck /t͡ʃʌk/ n
mandrin
mechanical device

chuck /t͡ʃʌk/ v
vomir
slang: to vomit

chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ n
ricanement ricanerie
a quiet laugh

chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ v
glousser
to make the sound of chicken
ricaner
to laugh quietly or inwardly

chufa n
souchet
Cyperus esculentus

chuff /t͡ʃʌf/ n
glandu mou du bulbe
a coarse or stupid fellow

chuffed /ˈtʃʌft/ adj
ravi
very pleased or satisfied

chug /t͡ʃʌɡ/ n
rugissement vrombissement
sound

chug /t͡ʃʌɡ/ v
boire cul sec caler
to drink a large amount in a single action

chump /t͡ʃʌmp/ n
abruti andouille idiot imbécile âne
an unintelligent person

chunder /ˈtʃandə/ /ˈtʃɐndə/ /ˈtʃʌndə(ɹ)/ v
vomir
to vomit

chunk /t͡ʃʌŋk/ n
bloc fragment
a representative of substance
fragment
a discrete segment of stream
morceau pièce
a part of something

chunky /ˈt͡ʃʌŋki/ adj
corpulent courtaud rondelet rondouillard
euphemism for fat

chunter /ˈtʃʌn.tə/ /ˈt͡ʃʌn.tɚ/ v
se plaindre
grumble, complain

church /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ n
culte misse église
worship service
église
house of worship
a religious organization

church service n
office religieux
communal worship

churchgoer n
pratiquant catholique pratiquant chrétien pratiquant
one who goes to church

churchgoing adj
pratiquant
regularly attending church

churchwarden n
marguillier marguillière
lay officer who handles secular affairs of the parish

churchwarden's pew n
banc d'œuvre
pew

churchy /ˈtʃɜːtʃi/ adj
calotin
piously Christian

churchy /ˈtʃɜːtʃi/ n
bigot calotin
one who is piously Christian

churl /tʃɜːl/ /t͡ʃɝl/ n
rustre
rough, surly, ill-bred person

churn /tʃɜːn/ /t͡ʃɝn/ n
baratte
vessel for churning

churn /tʃɜːn/ /t͡ʃɝn/ v
agiter
figuratively: produce excessive motion
tumble
baratter
agitate rapidly

churn out v
torcher
to produce a large quantity of something rapidly and easily

churro /ˈtʃʊɹ.əʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃɜɹ.oʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃʊɹ.oʊ/ n
chichi churro
fried pastry

chute /ʃ(j)uːt/ n
toboggan

chutney /ˈt͡ʃətni/ /ˈt͡ʃʌtni/ n
chutney
condiment

chutzpah /ˈxʊts.pɑ/ n
culot audace toupet
nearly arrogant courage

chyle /kaɪl/ n
chyle
digestive fluid

chyme /kaɪm/ n
chyme
partly digested food passed from the stomach to the duodenum

chypre n
chypre

ciabatta /t͡ʃəˈbɑː.ta/ n
ciabatta
a broad, flat, white Italian bread

ciao /t͡ʃaʊ/ interjection
tchao
transliteration of the Italian greeting or farewell

ciborium /sɪˈbɔəɹɪəm/ n
ciboire
A covered receptacle
ciborium ciboire
A fixed vaulted canopy

cicada /sɪˈkeɪ.də/ /sɪˈkɑ.də/ /sɪˈkɑː.də/ [sɪˈkʰeɪ̯.də] [sɪˈkʰɑː.də] [sɪ̈ˈkʰeɪ̯.ɾə] [sɪ̈ˈkʰɑ.ɾə] n
cigale
any of several insects of the order Hemiptera

cicely n
cerfeuil musqué
Myrrhis odorata

cicero /ˈsɪsəɹoʊ/ /ˈsɪsəɹəʊ/ n
Saint-Augustin cicéro
12-point type

cicerone /sɪsəˈɹəʊni/ /t͡ʃɪt͡ʃəˈɹəʊni/ n
cicérone
guide

cichlid /ˈsɪklɪd/ n
cichlidé
a tropical fish

cicisbeo /ˌtʃɪtʃɪzˈbeɪəʊ/ /ˌt͡ʃit͡ʃəzˈbeɪoʊ/ n
sigisbée cavalier servant chevalier servant cicisbée
Married woman's gallant or lover

cider /ˈsaɪ̯.də/ /ˈsaɪ̯.dɚ/ [ˈsʌɪ̯ɾə(ɹ)] n
cidre
alcoholic beverage
drink/glass of cider

cigar /sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /sɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/ n
cigare
tobacco product

cigar box n
boîte à cigare
box used for storing cigars

cigar lighter n
allume-cigare

cigarette /sɪ.ɡəˈɹɛt/ /ˈsɪ.ɡə.ɹɛt/ n
cigarette
tobacco or other substances, in a thin roll wrapped with paper, intended to be smoked

cigarette case n
porte-cigare porte-cigares
small flat case

cigarillo /ˌsɪɡəˈɹɪloʊ/ n
cigarillo
thin cigar

cilantro /sɪˈlæntɹəʊ/ /sɪˈlɑntɹoʊ/ n
coriandre
leaves of the coriander plant

cimbalom /ˈsɪmbələm/ n
cymbalum
type of concert hammered dulcimer

cinch /sɪntʃ/ n
jeu d'enfant
something that is very easy to do

cinchona /sɪŋˈkoʊnə/ /sɪŋˈkəʊnə/ n
herbe des jésuites
bark
quinquina
tree

cinder /ˈsɪndə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪndɚ/ n
cendre
partially or mostly burnt material

cinder block n
agglo bloc de béton parpaing
lightweight building block

cindynics /sɪnˈdɪnɪks/ n
cindynique

cine- prefix
ciné-
prefix

cinema /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mɑː/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə/ n
cinéma
a film/movie theatre
films collectively
the art of making films and movies
the film and movie industry

cinemascope n
cinémascope CinemaScope
anamorphic lens series used from 1953-1967

cinematic /sɪnəˈmætɪk/ adj
cinématographique
relating to the cinema

cinematograph n
cinématographe
type of camera

cinematographer n
directeur de la photographie directeur photo
a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie

cinematographic adj
cinématographique
of or pertaining to cinematography

cinematography /ˈsɪn.ə.məˌtɒɡ.ɹə.fiː/ n
cinématographie
the discipline of making and reproducing motion pictures

cinephile /ˈsɪnəˌfaɪl/ /ˈsɪnɪfɑɪl/ n
cinéphile
enthusiast of films and cinema

cinephilia n
cinéphilie
enthusiasm for films and the cinema

cinephobia n
cinéphobie
Fear or hatred of films

cinereous bunting n
bruant cendré
Emberiza cineracea

cingulotomy n
cingulotomie
a form of brain surgery

cinnabar /ˈsɪn.əˌbɑɹ/ /ˈsɪn.əˌbɑː(ɹ)/ n
cinabre
mineral

cinnamic acid n
acide cinnamique
aromatic carboxylic acid obtained from cinnamon

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mɪn/ adj
cannelle
color
flavor

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mɪn/ n
cannelier
any of related trees in the genus Cinnamomum
cannelier cannelle
Cinnamomum verum
cannelle
spice
colour

cinnamon roll n
roulé à la canelle
rolled pastry flavored with cinnamon

cinquefoil /ˈsɪŋk.fɔɪl/ n
quintefeuille
heraldry: stylized flower or leaf with five lobes

cinéma vérité n
cinéma direct
style of cinema

cipher /ˈsaɪfə/ /ˈsaɪfɚ/ n
chiffre
numeric character
tranche
grouping of three digits in a number, especially when delimited

cipolin n
chipolin

circa /ˈsɜːkə/ /ˈsɝkə/ preposition
environ vers
approximately, about, around

circadian /səˈkeɪ.dɪ.ən/ /sɚˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /sɚˈkæd.i.ən/ /ˌsɝ.kəˈdaɪ.ən/ /ˌsɝ.kəˈdi.ən/ adj
circadien
relating to rhythmic behavior with a period of 24 hours

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] n
cercle
geometry: set of points that are equally distant from a center
territorial division or district
Wicca: ritual circle
specific group of persons
curve approximating part or all of a circle
thin three-dimensional equivalent of these geometric figures
cerne yeux cernés
bagginess of skin under eyes
disque cercle
geometry: set of all points in a plane within a radius

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] v
cercler
travel around along a curved path
encercler
place or mark a circle around
encercler entourer
surround

circle contact lens n
lentilles cercle
contact lens that makes the iris appear larger

circle runner n
pivot

circlet /ˈsɜː(ɹ)klət/ n
diadème
a crown without arches or a covering

circlip /ˈsɜːklɪp/ /ˈsɝklɪp/ n
circlip
fastener consisting of a semi-flexible metal ring

circuit /ˈsəɾ.kɪʈ/ /ˈsɜː.kɪt/ /ˈsɜː.kɪʈ/ /ˈsɝ.kɪt/ n
circuit
enclosed path of electric current

circuit board n
circuit imprimé
board

circuit breaker n
disjoncteur
high-current electrical switch

circuitous /sɚˈkjuːətəs/ /sɚˈkjuːɪtəs/ /sɜːˈkjuːɪtəs/ adj
tortueux
of a long and winding route

circuitry /ˈsɜːkɪtɹi/ /ˈsɝkətɹi/ n
circuiterie
electrical circuits considered as a group

circular /ˈsɜː.kjə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ.kjə.lɚ/ adj
circulaire
of or relating to a circle
rond circulaire
in the shape of, or moving in a circle

circular /ˈsɜː.kjə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ.kjə.lɚ/ n
circulaire
advertisement, directive or notice intended for mass circulation

circular arc n
arc de cercle arc
continuous section of the circumference of a circle

circular breathing n
respiration circulaire
technique

circular economy n
économie circulaire
economy

circular letter n
circulaire
freely distributed letter or pamphlet on routine matters

circular reference n
référence circulaire

circular saw n
scie circulaire
a power saw with a circular cutting blade

circular segment n
segment circulaire
circular segment

circulate /ˈsɚˌkju.leɪt/ v
circuler
to move in circles

circulating adj
circulant
moving about freely

circulation /ˌsɜː(ɹ).kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɝkjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
circulation
movement of the blood in the blood-vascular system
act of moving in a circle

circulatory /ˈsɜːk(j)uːlətəɹi/ /ˈsɜːk(j)uːlətɹi/ /ˈsɝkjələˌtɔɹi/ adj
circulatoire
of or pertaining to a circulation

circulatory system /-tɹi-/ /ˌsɜːk(j)uːlətəɹi ˈsɪstəm/ /ˌsɝkjələˌtɔɹi ˈsɪstəm/ n
circulation sanguine
parts of an animal body which circulate the blood around the body

circumambulation /ˌsɝ.kəmˌæm.bjuˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
circumambulation
act of walking around sthg

circumbendibus /sɝkm̩ˈbɛndɪbəs/ n
circonlocution cultisme galimatias gongorisme préciosité
a roundabout or confusing manner

circumbinary adj
circumbinaire
having an orbit around binary stars, or relating to such an orbit

circumcircle n
cercle circonscrit
a circle that passes through every vertex of a given polygon

circumcise /ˈsəːkəmsʌɪz/ v
circoncire
to remove the foreskin from the penis
to remove the clitoris or labia

circumcised adj
circoncis
of a man

circumcision n
circoncision
removal of foreskin from penis

circumduction /ˌsɝ.kəmˈdʌk.ʃən/ n
circumduction

circumference /səˈkam.fɹəns/ /səˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɚˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɝːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ n
circonférence
line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional object
length of such line
graph theory

circumfix /səːkəmˈfɪks/ /sɚkəmˈfɪks/ /ˈsəːkəmfɪks/ /ˈsɚkəmfɪks/ n
circonfixe
affix with both a prefixing and suffixing element

circumflex /ˈsɜː.kəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝ.kəmˌflɛks/ adj
circonflexe
with circumflex accent

circumflex /ˈsɜː.kəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝ.kəmˌflɛks/ n
accent circonflexe circonflexe
circumflex accent

circumlocution /ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌsɝkəmləˈkjuʃən/ n
circonlocution périphrase
roundabout or indirect way of speaking

circumlunar adj
circumlunaire
surrounding, or traveling around the Moon

circumnavigate /ˌsə.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ /ˌsɝ.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
circumnaviguer
to sail completely around something

circumnavigation n
circumnavigation
circumnavigating

circumnavigator n
circumnavigateur circumnavigatrice
a person who sails around the world

circumplanetary adj
circumplanétaire

circumscribe /ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.skɹaɪb/ v
circonscrire
to draw a line around; encircle
to limit narrowly; restrict
to draw a circle, sphere, or higher-dimensional ball

circumspect /ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/ adj
circonspect
carefully aware of all circumstances

circumspection n
circonspection
attention to all the facts and circumstances

circumstance /-aːns/ /-æns/ /-ɑːns/ /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/ /ˈsɜːkəmstæns/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.ˌstæns/ n
circonstance
that which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event
event; fact; particular incident

circumterrestrial adj
circumterrestre
around the globe

circumvallation /sɚkəmvæˈleɪʃən/ /sɜːkəmvæˈleɪʃən/ n
circonvallation
rampart

circumvent /səːkəmˈvɛnt/ v
cerner
to surround or besiege
circonvenir
to outwit
contourner
to avoid or get around something

circus /ˈsɜːkəs/ /ˈsɝkəs/ n
cirque
company that travels

circus ring n
piste piste de cirque
arena in a circus where acts are performed

cirl bunting /səːl ˈbʌntɪŋ/ n
bruant zizi
cirl bunting

cirque /sɜːk/ /sɝk/ n
cirque
curved depression in a mountainside

cirrhosis /sɪˈɹoʊ.sɪs/ n
cirrhose
chronic disease of the liver

cirrhotic /səˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
cirrhotique
pertaining to or suffering from cirrhosis

cirrocumulus n
cirrocumulus
a cloud type

cirrostratus /ˌsɪɹəˈstɹeɪtəs/ n
cirrostratus
cloud

cirrus /ˈsɪɹəs/ n
cirrus
cloud

cis /sɪs/ adj
cis
chemistry
cisgender

cis man n
homme cis

cis person n
personne cis
person

cis woman n
femme cis

cisalpine /sɪsˈæl.paɪn/ adj
cisalpin
On the south side of the Alps

cisbi adj
cisbi

ciscentric adj
ciscenté

ciscentrism n
ciscentrisme

cisfeminine adj
cis-féminin

cisgay adj
cisgay

cisgender /sɪsˈdʒɛndə/ /sɪsˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ adj
cisgenre cissexuel
having a gender the same as one's assigned sex at birth

cisgenderism n
cisgenrisme

cisgenderist adj
cisgenriste

cishet /ˈsɪs.hɛt/ adj
cishet

cishetero adj
cis-hétéro

cisheteropatriarchal adj
hétéro-cis-patriarcal

cisheteropatriarchy /ˌsɪsˌhɛtəɹəˈpeɪtɹiɑɹki/ n
cis-hétéro-patriarcat hétéro-cis-patriarcat
the dominance of cisgender heterosexual men

cismasculine adj
cis-masculin

cismasculinity n
cis-masculinité

cisnormativity n
cisnormativité

cispatriarchy n
cispatriarcat

cisphobia n
cisphobie
fear or hatred of cissexuality or cissgenderism

cisphobic adj
cisphobe

cisqueer adj
cisqueer

cissexism n
cissexisme

cissexist n
cissexiste

cissoid n
cissoïde
cissoid

cissplaining n
cisplaining

cissupremacy n
cis-suprémacie

cistem n
cistem cistème

cistemic adj
cistémique

cister /ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ n
cister

cistern /ˈsɪs.tən/ /ˈsɪs.tɚn/ n
chasse d'eau
flush toilet's container
citerne
reservoir for holding water

cistus /ˈsɪstəs/ n
ciste
any plant of the genus Cistus

citadel /ˈsɪtədəl/ /ˈsɪtədɛl/ n
citadelle
a strong fortress that sits high above a city
a stronghold or fortified place

citation needed /-dəd/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩ ˈniː.dɪd/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃən ˈni.dɪd/ phraseologicalUnit
refnec référence nécessaire
used to designate an assertion or other statement as false, inaccurate, or requiring verification

citerior /səˈtɪ.ɹi.ɚ/ /sɪˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə/ adj
citérieur citérieure
situated on the nearer side

citizen /ˈsɪtɪsən/ /ˈsɪtɪzən/ n
citoyen citoyenne
legal member of a state
citoyen citoyenne habitant habitante
legal resident of a city
civil civile
civilian
habitant habitante résident résidente
resident of any particular place

citizen journalism n
journalisme citoyen
reporting by amateurs on the scene of an event

citizen of the world n
citoyen du monde citoyenne du monde
person who takes the view that they belong to no particular country or state

citizenry n
citoyens corps des citoyens population
the group of all citizens

citizenship /sɪtɪzənʃɪp/ n
citoyenneté nationalité
state of being a citizen

citole n
citole
archaic musical instrument

citric /ˈsɪtɹɪk/ adj
citrique
of, pertaining to, or derived from, the citron or lemon

citric acid /ˌsɪtɹɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
acide citrique
2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C₆H₈O₇

citrine /ˈsɪtɹain/ /ˈsɪtɹin/ /ˈsɪtɹiːn/ /ˈsɪtɹən/ n
citrine
brownish-yellow quartz

citrine wagtail n
bergeronnette citrine
Motacilla citreola

citron /ˈsɪtəɹn/ /ˈsɪtɹən/ n
citron jaune citron
greenish yellow colour
cédrat
fruit
cédratier
tree

citronella n
citronnelle
grass

citrus /ˈsɪtɹəs/ n
agrume citrus
shrub or tree

citrus fruit n
agrume
fruit of genus Citrus

cittern n
cistre
instrument similar to a mandolin

city /sɪtɪ/ /ˈsɪti/ [ˈsɪtʰiː] [ˈsɪɾi] n
ville cité grande-ville
large settlement

city block n
pâté de maisons île îlot îlot urbain
part of town enclosed by streets

city car n
citadine
small car

city council n
conseil municipal
town/city governing body

city hall /ˈsɪti ˌhɑl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔːl/ /ˈsɪtɪ ˌhɔːl/ n
hôtel de ville mairie maison communale
building
mairie
government

city slicker n
citadin
one accustomed to urban living

city state n
cité-État
sovereign city

civet /ˈsɪ.vɪt/ n
civette
cat-like animal

civic /ˈsɪvɪk/ adj
citoyen civique
Of or relating to the citizen
civique
Having to do with a city or the people who live there

civic duty n
devoir civique devoir du citoyen

civics /ˈsɪvɪks/ n
éducation civique
study of good citizenship and proper membership in a community

civil /ˈsɪv.əl/ adj
civil
related to people and government office as opposed to military or religion
behaving in a reasonable or polite manner

civil aviation n
aviation civile
non-military aviation

civil code n
code civil
a systematic collection of laws between private parties

civil disobedience n
désobéissance civile
active and non-violent refusal to obey

civil engineer n
ingénieur civil
engineer specialised in civil engineering

civil engineering n
génie civil
technical design and construction of public works and/or equivalent private ones

civil law n
droit civil code civil
body of law dealing with private relations
droit romano-civiliste droit romano-germanique
legal system contrasting with common law

civil marriage n
mariage civil
marriage performed by a government official instead of by a member of the clergy

civil partnership n
PACS partenariat civil partenariat enregistré
arrangement for same-sex couples

civil registry n
registre d'état civil état civil
government repository or database

civil rights n
droits civiques
rights deserved by all people under all circumstances

civil servant n
fonctionnaire
government employee

civil service n
fonction publique services publics
body of civilian employees

civil society n
société civile
institutions, voluntary organizations and corporate bodies

civil union n
pacte civil de solidarité partenariat enregistré union civile
legal union similar to marriage

civil war n
guerre civile guerre intestine
war between factions within a single country

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ adj
civil
not related to the military armed forces

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ n
civil civile
non-military person

civilise /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/ v
civiliser
to educate to a perceived higher standard of behaviour

civility /sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
politesse
politeness; behavior which conforms to social conventions

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] n
civilisation
organized culture

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] pn
civilisation
people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior

civilizational adj
civilisationnel
pertaining to or arising from civilization

civilized /ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/ adj
civilisé
having a highly developed society or culture

civism n
civisme
good citizenship

clacky adj
claquant
making a clack sound

clad /klæd/ adj
habillé vêtu
of a person: wearing clothing or some other covering on the body
revêtu
of an object: covered, etc., by a cladding, or a specified material or substance

clad /klæd/ v
couvrir
to cover the walls of a building with some material
habiller vêtir
to clothe, to dress

clade /kleɪd/ n
clade
group

cladistics /kləˈdɪs.tɪks/ n
cladistique

cladogram n
cladogramme

claim /kleɪm/ n
affirmation
new statement of truth made about something
demande réclamation
law: demand for compensation
revendication réclamation
demand of ownership for previously unowned land
réclamation revendication
demand of ownership
titre
the right or ground of demanding

claim /kleɪm/ v
prétendre
to state a new fact
revendiquer
to demand ownership of something

claimant /ˈkleɪ.mənt/ n
prétendant
one who claims

clairvoyance /klɛəˈvɔɪəns/ /klɛɹˈvɔɪəns/ n
clairvoyance
the power to perceive objects that are not accessible to the senses

clairvoyant /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪ.ənt/ /ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/ n
devin
person able to foresee the future
voyant
person able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses

clairvoyée n
claire-voie
opening

clam /klæm/ [kleəm] n
palourde praire
mollusc

clam chowder n
chaudrée de palourdes
chowder made from clams

clam up v
fermer son clapet fermer son claque-merde la boucler la fermer
become silent

clamber /ˈklæmbə/ /ˈklæmbɚ/ /ˈklæmɚ/ v
grimper
to climb with difficulty or haphazardly

clammy /ˈklæmi/ adj
moite
Cold and damp

clamor /ˈklæm.ə/ /ˈklæm.ɚ/ n
clameur

clamor /ˈklæm.ə/ /ˈklæm.ɚ/ v
clamer
vociférer
to become noisy insistently

clamp /klæmp/ n
serre-joint
woodworking tool

clamp /klæmp/ v
fixer serrer
to fasten in place or together
serrer
to hold or grip

clamp down on v
faire cesser lutter contre mettre un terme
to take measures to stop something

clandestine /klænˈdɛst(a)ɪn/ /ˈklændəst(a)ɪn/ /ˈklændɪst(a)ɪn/ adj
clandestin
done or kept in secret

clanger /ˈklæŋ.ə(ɹ)/ n
couac
noticeable mistake

clap /klæp/ n
chaude-pisse chtouille
gonorrhea

clap /klæp/ v
applaudir
To applaud by clapping the hands
balancer jeter
To set or put, usually in haste

clapometer n
applaudimètre
an audience reaction monitor

clapper /ˈklæpɚ/ n
battant batail
the tongue of a bell

clapperboard n
clap claquette
device used in film

claptrap /ˈklæpˌtɹæp/ n
charabia galimatias verbiage
empty verbiage or nonsense

claque /ˈklæk/ n
claque
people hired to attend a performance and to either applaud or boo

claret /klɛːɹə/ /klɛːɹət/ /ˈklæɹə/ /ˈklæɹət/ /ˈklæɹɪ/ /ˈklæɹɪt/ n
bordeaux
wine-red color
bordeaux-clairet clairet
wine

clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
clarification
physical clarification (wine, butter, etc.)
clarification of ideas, meaning, etc

clarified butter n
beurre clarifié
cooking fat made from butter

clarify /ˈklæɹɪfaɪ/ v
clarifier
to make clear

clarinet /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/ /ˌklɛɹɪˈnɛt/ n
clarinette
woodwind musical instrument

clarinetist /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛtɪst/ n
clarinettiste
musician

clarion /ˈklæ.ɹi.ən/ /ˈklæ.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈklɛ-/ n
clairon
medieval brass instrument chiefly used as a battle signal

clarion call n
appel du clairon
appeal

clarity /ˈklæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˈklɛɹ.ə.ti/ n
clarté
the state or measure of being clear

clash /klaʃ/ /klæʃ/ n
cliquetis fracas
loud sound
escarmouche échauffourée
skirmish

clash /klaʃ/ /klæʃ/ v
s'affronter
to conflict

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ n
fermoir
fastener or holder

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ v
serrer
take hold of; grab tightly

clasp-knife n
canif
A knife that can be folded into a slot in the handle.

class /klas/ /kleəs/ /klæs/ /klɑ(ː)s/ /klɑːs/ n
classe
object-oriented programming: set of objects possibly differing in state but not behavior
group of students in a regularly scheduled meeting with a teacher
group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes
social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc.
taxonomy: classification below Phylum and above Order
category of seats in an airplane, train or other means of mass transportation
set theory: collection of sets definable by a shared property
division of society into classes
admirable behavior; elegance
cours
series of classes covering a single subject
fine fleur must top
best of its kind
promotion classe
group of students who commenced or completed their education during a particular year

class action n
action collective recours collectif action de groupe
lawsuit

class consciousness n
conscience de classe
class consciousness

class struggle n
lutte des classes
struggle between classes

class variable n
variable de classe

classeme n
classème
generic seme

classic /ˈklæs.ɪk/ adj
classique
exemplary of a particular style
exhibiting timeless quality

classic /ˈklæs.ɪk/ n
classique
example
lasting work
sports event

classical /ˈklæsɪkl̩/ adj
classique
art etc
literature etc
Greek and Roman

classical antiquity pn
Antiquité classique
the Greco-Roman period of history

classical conditioning n
conditionnement classique conditionnement pavlovien
learning process

classical guitar n
guitare classique
guitar used primarily for classical music

classical language n
langue classique
ancient language with a rich literary tradition

classical logic n
logique classique

classical mechanics n
mécanique classique
physical laws of nature that account for the behaviour of the normal world

classical music n
musique classique
music of the classical period
the more serious forms of European and American music

classical physics n
physique classique
all aspects of physics developed before the rise of quantum mechanics

classical studies n
lettres classiques
study

classicism n
classicisme
classical traditions of the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome

classicist n
classiciste
classical scholar
follower of classicism

classicistic adj
classicisant
emulating the classical, characterised by classicism

classifiable adj
classable
able to be classified

classification /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
classification
act of forming into classes

classified advertisement n
petite annonce
newspaper or website advertisements under categories

classifieds n
petite annonce petites annonces
classified advertisements

classifier /ˈklæsɪfaɪə/ /ˈklæsɪfaɪɚ/ n
classificateur
someone who classifies
classificateur mot de mesure
classifieur
OOP: class which classifies other classes by features
computing: a program or algorithm that classifies

classify /ˈklæs.əˌfaɪ/ /ˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/ v
classifier
identify or divide into classes
declare secret

classism /ˈklæsɪzəm/ n
classisme
discrimination based on social class

classist /ˈklæsɪst/ adj
classiste
pertaining to classism

classmate /ˈklɑːs.meɪt/ n
camarade classe
student who is in the same class at school

classpath n
classpath
Java path

classroom /ˈklasruːm/ /ˈklæsruːm/ /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ n
salle de classe
room in a school

classy /ˈklæsi/ /ˈklɑːsi/ adj
chic
elegant and fashionable

clastic /ˈklæstɪk/ adj
clastique
made from fragments of pre-existing rocks

clathrate /ˈklæθɹeɪt/ n
clathrate
clathrate compound

clatter /ˈklætə/ /ˈklætɚ/ n
claquement craquement
A rattling noise
vacarme
A loud disturbance

clatter /ˈklætə/ /ˈklætɚ/ v
claquer craquer
To make a rattling noise

clause /klɑz/ /klɔz/ /klɔːz/ n
clause
legal: separate part of a contract
proposition
grammar: verb along with a subject and modifiers
grammar: group of words which include a subject and any necessary predicate

claustral adj
claustral
of or pertaining to a cloister

claustrophobe /ˈklɒs.tɹəˌfəʊb/ /ˈklɔstɹəˌfoʊb/ n
claustrophobe
one who suffers from claustrophobia

claustrophobia n
claustrophobie
fear of closed, tight places

claustrophobic adj
claustrophobe
Suffering from claustrophobia

clavichord /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/ n
clavicorde manicordion
early keyboard instrument

clavicle /ˈklæv.ɪk.l̩/ /ˈklæv.ɪk.əl/ n
clavicule
collar bone

clavicular /klæˈvɪk.jəl.ɚ/ /kləˈvɪk.jəl.ɚ/ /kləˈvɪk.jʊl.ə/ adj
claviculaire
relating to the clavicle

clavicytherium /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹi.əm/ /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹɪ.əm/ n
clavecin verticale clavicythérium
harpsichord in which the soundboard and strings are mounted vertically facing the player

claviform /-və-/ /ˈkleɪ-/ /ˈklævɪfɔːm/ /ˈklævɪˌfɔɹm/ adj
claviforme
larger at the tip than at the base; club-shaped

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ n
griffe
curved horny nail
pied-de-biche pieds-de-biche
mechanical device for gripping
pince
pincer of a crustacean

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ v
griffer
scratch or tear at
s'agripper
to use claws to seize, to grip

clay /kleɪ/ [kl̥eɪ] n
argile
mineral substance
terre battue
tennis court surface

clay pit n
argilière
clay quarry

claycourt n
terre battue
tennis court

clayey /ˈkleɪ(j)i/ /ˈkleɪi/ adj
argileux glaiseux
composed of clay or containing (much) clay

claystone n
argilite
sedimentary rock composed of fine, clay particles

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] adj
abstinent propre
not having used mind-altering or mood-changing substances
propre
smooth, exact, and performed well
slang: cool or neat
propre net
not dirty
pur propre
pure, especially morally or religiously

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] v
nettoyer
(intransitive) to make things clean
nettoyer poutzer
(transitive) to remove dirt from a place or object
ranger nettoyer
(transitive) to tidy up

clean and jerk n
épaulé-jeté
in weightlifting

clean as a whistle adj
blanc comme neige
completely innocent
propre comme un sou neuf
very clean

clean sheet n
cage inviolée
(soccer) game played without having conceded a goal

clean someone's clock v
battre à plate couture
defeat decisively

clean up v
nettoyer
to make an area or a thing clean

clean up one's act v
s'acheter une conduite se ranger des voitures
reform

cleaner /ˈkli.nɚ/ /ˈkliː.nə/ n
nettoyant
substance used for cleaning
nettoyeur
device that cleans
nettoyeur nettoyeuse
person who cleans
pressing
professional laundry

cleaning agent n
produit de nettoyage

cleaning lady n
femme de ménage femme d'ouvrage

cleanliness /ˈklɛn.li.nəs/ /ˈklɛn.li.nɪs/ n
propreté
the property of being cleanly

cleanly /ˈkliːnli/ adv
proprement
in a clean way

cleanness /ˈkliːn.nəs/ n
propreté
state of being clean

cleanroom n
salle blanche
room or environment controlled to minimize airborne particulate matter

cleanse /klɛnz/ v
purifier
to spiritually purify

cleansing /ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/ adj
détergent détersif
that cleanses

cleanup /ˈkliːnʌp/ [ˈkʰliːˌnʌp] n
nettoyage
the act of cleaning or tidying

clear /kliɹ/ /klɪə(ɹ)/ adj
clair
bright, not obscured
clair dégagé
without clouds
clair sans ambiguïté
free of ambiguity or doubt
clair transparent
transparent in colour
dégagé
meteorology: less than one-eighth obscured by clouds
libre
free of obstacles

clear /kliɹ/ /klɪə(ɹ)/ v
clarifier
to eliminate ambiguity or doubt; to clarify
dégager
sports: to defend by moving the ball away from the defending goal
s'éclaircir
to become clear or freed from obstructions

clear cut adj
évident clair direct
straightforward

clear one's throat v
se racler la gorge
forcibly expulsing air from one's lungs

clear the air v
crever l'abcès détendre l'atmosphère mettre les choses au clair
to assuage a hostile situation

clear the table v
desservir
remove plates, etc. from a table after a meal

clearance /ˈklɪəɹən(t)s/ /ˈklɪɹən(t)s/ n
autorisation
permission for a vehicle to proceed, or for a person to travel
clairance
medicine: removal of harmful substances from the blood
dégagement
soccer: the act of kicking a ball away from the goal one is defending
gabarit
height or width of a passage, or the distance between a vehicle and the walls or roof of such passage
liquidation soldes braderie
sale of merchandise at a reduced price
tolérance
distance between two moving objects

clearcutting n
coupe blanche coupe rase coupe à blanc
forestry practice

clearing /ˈklɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈklɪɚ.ɪŋ/ n
clairière
area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees
clarification
act or process of making or becoming clear

clearing house n
chambre de compensation
a central point where clearing banks exchange checks etc and settle accounts

clearly /ˈkliːɹli/ /ˈklɪəli/ /ˈklɪɹli/ adv
clairement
in a clear manner

clearness n
clarté
the state or measure of being clear

cleartext n
texte en clair texte lisible
unencrypted text

cleat /kliːt/ n
crampon
protrusion on the bottom of a shoe
taquet
device to secure a rope

cleats /kliːts/ n
chaussures à crampons crampons
pair of shoes equipped with cleats

cleavable adj
scindable
capable of being cleaved

cleavage /ˈkli.vɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkliː.vɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈklɪi.vɪd͡ʒ] n
clivage
chemistry: splitting of a large molecule
mineralogy: tendency of a crystal to split
the act of cleaving or the state of being cleft
division
biology: cell division
décolleté
separation between breasts

cleave /kliv/ /kliːv/ v
cliver
transitive chemistry
transitive figurative
cliver tailler
transitive mineralogy
fendre
intransitive to split
fendre cliver
transitive to split or sever

cleaver /ˈklivɚ/ n
couperet fendoir
a squarish knife used for hacking

cleavers n
gaillet gratteron
Galium aparine

clef /klɛf/ n
clé clef
musical symbol

cleft /klɛft/ n
fissure
opening made or as if made by splitting

cleft chin n
menton fendu menton fourchu
cleft chin

cleft sentence n
Spaltsatz phrase clivée
complex sentence stressing a particular constituent

clematis /ˈklɛmətɪs/ n
clématite
any plant of the genus Clematis

clemency /ˈklɛ.mən.si/ /ˈklɛ.mənt.si/ n
clémence
leniency, mercy
moderation of the severity of a punishment
commisération compassion miséricorde pitié
forgiveness or compassion

clementine /ˈklɛməntaɪn/ /ˈklɛməntiːn/ n
clémentine
citrus fruit

clench /klɛnt͡ʃ/ n
poigne prise
tight grip

clench /klɛnt͡ʃ/ v
serrer
to squeeze

clench one's fists v
serrer les poings
clench one's fists

clerestory /ˈklɪər.stɔːri/ n
claire-voie clair-étage

clergy /ˈklɜːdʒi/ /ˈklɝd͡ʒi/ n
clergé
people trained to officiate at religious ceremonies and services

clergyman /ˈklɜːdʒimən/ /ˈklɝd͡ʒimən/ n
clerc prêtre
ordained (male) Christian minister, male member of the clergy

clergyperson n
prêtre prêtresse
ordained (male or female) Christian minister, male or female member of the clergy

cleric /ˈklɛɹɪk/ n
clerc ecclésiastique prêtre
clergy member

clerical /ˈklɛɹɪkəl/ adj
administratif
of or relating to clerks or their work
clérical
of or relating to the clergy

clerical collar n
col pasteur col romain
collar worn by clergy

clericalism n
cléricalisme
secular power invested in members of the clergy

clerk /klɐːk/ /klɑːk/ /klɜːk/ /klɝk/ n
greffier greffière
one working with records etc.

clever /ˈklɛvə/ /ˈklɛvɚ/ adj
adroit adroite agile habile
nimble with hands or body
ingénieux
things showing inventiveness or originality
intelligent malin
mentally quick or sharp
malin
resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning
talentueux
skillful

clevis n
chape
U-shaped coupling

clevis pin n
tige à épaulement
part of a fastener

cliché /kliˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkliːʃeɪ/ n
cliché lieu commun poncif
overused phrase or expression
lieu commun platitude
anything (other than a phrase) that is overused

click /klɪk/ [kʰl̥ɪk] n
clic
act of pressing a button on a computer mouse
sound made by a dolphin
clic déclic
sharp sound

click /klɪk/ [kʰl̥ɪk] v
cliquer
transitive: press and release (button on a mouse)
intransitive: click the left button of a mouse
transitive: operate so as to make click

click and collect /klɪk ænd kəˈlɛkt/ n
cliqué-retiré retrait en magasin

click beetle n
taupin agriote
beetle of the family Elateridae

clickably adv
cliquablement

clickbait /ˈklɪkbeɪt/ n
piège à clics putaclic
content aimed at generating advertising revenue

clicktivism n
clictivisme
activism on the Internet

client /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ n
client
computing: the role of a computer application or system
person who receives help or advice from a professional person
client cliente
a customer or receiver of services

client state n
État client
state that is subordinate

clientele /klaɪ.ənˈtɛl/ /kliː.ɒnˈtɛl/ [klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl] [kliː.n̩ˈtel] [klɑɪ.n̩ˈtel] n
clientèle
body of clients who frequent an establishment

clientelism [klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] [klaɪ.ənˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] [kliː.n̩ˈtel.ɪ.zm̩] [kliː.ɒnˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] [klɑɪ.n̩ˈtel.ɪ.zm̩] n
clientélisme
a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits

clientelist /klaɪ.ənˈtɛl.ɪst/ /kli.ənˈtɛl.ɪst/ /kliː.ɒnˈtɛl.ɪst/ [klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl.ɪst] [kli.n̩ˈtɛl.ɪst] [kliː.ɔnˈtel.ɪst] [klɑɪ.n̩ˈtel.ɪst] adj
clientéliste
of or relating to clientelism

cliff /klɪf/ [kl̥ʰɪf] n
falaise
a (near) vertical rock face

climate /ˈklaɪ.mət/ /ˈklaɪ.mɪt/ n
climat
long-term atmospheric conditions
context in general of a particular political, moral etc. situation

climate change /ˈklaɪmət ˌtʃeɪndʒ/ n
changement climatique dérèglement climatique
changes in the Earth's climate

climate control n
chauffage, ventilation et climatisation

climate denier n
climato-négationniste climato-sceptique

climate migrant n
migrant climatique migrante climatique

climate refugee n
réfugié climatique réfugié écologique
person who is forced to relocate

climate sceptic n
climato-sceptique
person

climatic /klaɪˈmætɪk/ adj
climatique
of, relating to}} or influenced by climate

climatological adj
climatologique
of or pertaining to climatology

climatologist n
climatologue climatologiste
scholar of climatology

climatology /klaɪ.mɪˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /klaɪ.mɪˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
climatologie
science

climax /ˈklaɪ.mæks/ n
apogée paroxysme
point of greatest intensity or force
climax
rhetoric: ordering of terms in increasing order of importance or magnitude
orgasme jouissance
orgasm

climb /klaɪm/ n
montée
an act of climbing

climb /klaɪm/ v
escalader grimper
to practice the sport of climbing
grimper escalader
to move by using the hands and feet
to scale
grimper escalader gravir
to mount, to move upwards on
monter grimper
to ascend, to go up

climb up v
gravir
gradually ascend something

climber /ˈklaɪmə/ /ˈklaɪmɚ/ n
grimpeur grimpeuse
someone or something that climbs
cyclist who specializes in riding especially well on steep hills or roads

climbing /ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/ n
escalade
the sport of climbing

climbing shoe n
chausson d'escalade
footwear

clinch /klɪnt͡ʃ/ n
attache fixation
any of several fastenings
clinch
combat sports

clinch /klɪnt͡ʃ/ v
agrafer
to clasp, to interlock

cling /ˈklɪŋ/ v
accrocher coller
hold tightly

cling film /ˈklɪŋˌfɪlm/ n
film étirable
plastic film that clings

clingfilm /ˈklɪŋfɪlm/ n
film étirable
plastic film

clinging vine n
pot de colle

clingy /ˈklɪŋi/ adj
collant collante
having a tendency to cling
possessive over another person

clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/ n
clinique
medical facility

clinical /ˈklɪnɪkəl/ adj
clinique
dealing with how to practically manage patients
of or pertaining to a clinic

clinical death n
mort clinique
state in which usual vital signs are not present

clinical psychology n
psychologie clinique
branch of psychology

clinically adv
cliniquement
in the setting of a medical clinic

clinopyroxene /-nə-/ /ˌklaɪnoʊpaɪˈɹɑksin/ /ˌklaɪnə(ʊ)paɪˈɹɒksiːn/ n
clinopyroxène
pyroxene with monoclinic crystals

clip /klɪp/ [kl̥ʰɪp] n
accolade étreinte
(obsolete) an embrace
pince
something which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another.
clip extrait
something which has been clipped
tonte
an act of clipping

clip /klɪp/ [kl̥ʰɪp] v
maintenir
to grip tightly
pincer
to fasten with a clip
accrocher
to hit or strike in passing
découper
to cut, especially with scissors or shears as opposed to a knife etc
taper
to strike with the hand

clip-clop /k͜ǃ.k͜ǃ/ /ˈklɪp.klɑːp/ /ˈklɪp.klɒp/ /ˈklɪp.klɔp/ n
cataclop tagada
Onomatopoeia

clipboard n
planchette à pince
physical object
presse-papiers
in computing: buffer for temporary storage

clipper n
clipper
fast sailing ship

clipping /ˈklɪpɪŋ/ n
troncation
short form

clique /kliːk/ /ˈklɪk/ n
clique
small, exclusive group

clit /klɪt/ [kʰl̥ɪt] n
clito
slang: clitoris

clit tease n
allumeur
One who sexually arouses

clitic /ˈklɪtɪk/ n
clitique
morpheme attached to another word

clitoral /klɪˈtɔɹəl/ /ˈklɪtəɹəl/ adj
clitoridien
of, or relating to the clitoris

clitoral glans n
gland clitoridien gland du clitoris
clitoral glans

clitoral hood n
capuchon clitoridien capuchon du clitoris prépuce clitoridien
fold of skin

clitoridectomy n
clitoridectomie
surgical procedure

clitoris /klɪˈtɔɹɪs/ /ˈklɪtəɹɪs/ n
clitoris
elongated erectile organ

cloaca /kloʊˈeɪkə/ /kləʊˈeɪkə/ n
cloaque
anatomical feature of birds etc

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ n
pèlerine pelisse
cape

cloak-and-dagger adj
de cape et d’épée
marked by menacing furtive secrecy

cloakroom /ˈkləʊkɹuːm/ /ˈkləʊkɹʊm/ n
consigne
room for luggage
vestiaire
room for coats

cloakroom attendant n
vestiaire vestiairiste

clobber /ˈklɑb.ɚ/ /ˈklɒb.ə(ɹ)/ n
tabassage
to hit or bash severely
tabasser
écraser
to overwrite or override, often unintentionally

cloche /kloʊʃ/ /klɒʃ/ n
cloche
women's hat
tableware covering

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ /klɔk/ [kl̥ɒχ] n
compteur de vitesse indicateur de vitesse
odometer
horloge berloqe sourder
instrument to measure or keep track of time

clock face n
cadran
the surface of a clock that contains the dial and hands

clock in v
embaucher
to begin working time
pointer
to enter a workplace by punching a timecard; punch in

clock is ticking phraseologicalUnit
l'horloge tourne
time is running out; a deadline is approaching

clock speed n
fréquence d'horloge fréquence de base fréquence de base de temps fréquence de synchronisation vitesse d'horloge
rate at which a processor performs

clock tower n
tour de l'horloge
tower having a large clock

clockmaker n
horlogère horloger
person who makes clocks

clockwise /ˈklɒkwaɪz/ adv
sens des aiguilles d’une montre sens horaire
in a circular fashion in the same direction as the hands of an analogue clock

clockwork /ˈklɑkwɝk/ /ˈklɒkwɜːk/ n
rouage
mechanism powered by coiled spring to drive mechanical device

clocky adj
clocky

clod /klɑd/ /klɒd/ n
andouille cruche
stupid person
motte
lump of something, especially of earth or clay

clodhopper /ˈklɑdˌhɑpɚ/ /ˈklɒdˌhɒpə/ n
écrase-merde
strong, heavy shoe

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ /klɔɡ/ n
bouchon
a blockage
sabot
a type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole and an open heel

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ /klɔɡ/ v
boucher
to block or slow passage through

clogger n
sabotier
maker of clogs

cloister /ˈklɔɪstə/ /ˈklɔɪstɚ/ n
(la vie des) cloîtres
monastic life
cloître
covered walk with an open colonnade
place devoted to religious seclusion

cloistral adj
claustral
of, pertaining to, or living in a cloister
monacal monastique
sheltered from the world; monastic

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ n
clone
copy of something already existing
living organism (originally a plant)
group of identical cells derived from a single cell

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ v
cloner
create a clone

close /kloʊs/ /kləʊs/ adj
lourd
hot and humid or muggy
proche
intimate
proche près
at a little distance

close /kloʊs/ /kləʊs/ n
cul-de-sac
street

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ n
conclusion achèvement fin
end or conclusion

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ v
clore terminer finir conclure mettre fin à
put an end to
conclure
to make a sale
fermer clore
move (a door)
bring one's eyelids together
fermer clore boucher
obstruct (an opening)

close combat n
combat rapproché
violent physical confrontation between two or more opponents at short range

close down /kləʊzˈdaʊn/ v
faire fermer fermer
to stop trading

close in on v
approcher
to near a goal or completion
enserrer
to enclose around; to tighten or shrink; to collapse
se rapprocher
to catch up with in a chase; to near the end of a pursuit

close one's eyes v
fermer les yeux ignorer
to ignore

close ranks v
serrer les rangs
to regroup forces

close the stable door after the horse has bolted v
c'est de la moutarde après dîner
to attempt to prevent a problem that has already occurred

close to preposition
proche de près de
near

close up shop v
baisser le rideau fermer boutique mettre la clé sous la porte

close, but no cigar /ˈkloʊs bʌt noʊ sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /ˈkləʊs bʌt nəʊ sɪˈɡɑː/ phraseologicalUnit
presque réussi, mais raté
used to indicate that one is almost correct or has almost succeeded, but not quite

close-fitting adj
serré
tight

close-mid adj
mi-fermé
pronounced between a close and a mid vowel

close-up /ˈkləʊsʌp/ n
gros plan plan rapproché
photographic (or other) image in which the subject is shown at a relatively large scale

closed /kloʊzd/ /kləʊzd/ adj
fermé
not open
not operating or conducting trade
fermé privé
not public

closed question n
question fermée

closed set n
ensemble fermé

closed syllable n
syllabe fermée
Translations

closely /ˈkləʊsliː/ adv
près
étroitement
in a close manner

closemouthed adj
peu bavard taciturne
reticent, secretive or uncommunicative

closer /ˈkloʊ.zɚ/ /ˈkləʊ.zɚ/ n
stoppeur
baseball: relief pitcher

closet /ˈklɑzɪt/ /ˈklɒzɪt/ n
placard
furniture

closeup /ˈkləʊs.ʌp/ n
gros plan
A film made with the camera close to

closing /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊzɪŋ/ n
clôture
end or conclusion

closing credits n
générique de fin
credits shown at the end of a film, TV program, etc.

clostridium n
clostridie

closure /ˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/ /ˈkləʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈkləʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ n
fermeture
computing
mathematical set

closure temperature n
température de blocage température de fermeture
temperature below which no significant diffusion occurs

clot /klɒt/ n
caillot thrombus
blood clot
idiot imbécile
a silly person

clot /klɒt/ v
coaguler cailler
to form into a clot

cloth /kloʊθ/ /klɑθ/ /klɒθ/ /klɔːθ/ /klɔθ/ n
tenue
form of attire
tissu
piece of cloth for a particular purpose
tissu étoffe
fabric

clothe /ˈkloʊð/ /ˈkləʊð/ v
habiller vêtir
adorn with clothing

clothes /kloʊ(ð)z/ /kləʊ(ð)z/ n
vêtements
apparel

clothes don't make the man proverb
l’habit ne fait pas le moine
clothes don't make the man

clothes dryer n
sèche-linge
electrical appliance used for drying clothes, usually by tumbling them in a heated rotating drum

clothes iron n
fer à repasser
appliance for pressing clothes

clothes moth n
mite mite des vêtements teigne
moth

clothes peg n
pince à linge épingle à linge
an object used to attach wet laundry to a clothesline

clothes-brush n
vergette
a brush for brushing clothes

clotheshorse n
tancarville étendoir
laundry frame

clothesline /ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/ /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/ n
corde à linge
rope or cord for drying clothes

clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ n
vêtements habits
clothes

clotted cream n
crème caillée
thick cream

cloud /klaʊd/ n
cloud nuage
the Internet
nuage
visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air
mass of dust, steam or smoke
group of objects suspended above the ground or flying
anything which makes things foggy or gloomy

cloud /klaʊd/ v
s'obscurcir
to become foggy or gloomy, to become obscured from sight

cloud bank n
barre de nuages
a wall of clouds observed from a distance

cloud chamber n
chambre à brouillard

cloud computing n
infonuagique informatique en nuage
computing services provided over the Internet

cloud nine /ˈklaʊd ˈnaɪn/ n
septième ciel
state of bliss

cloud over v
couvrir ennuager
to become cloudy or overcast

cloud-cuckoo-land /klaʊdˈkʊkuːlænd/ n
Coucouville-les-Nuées
imaginary place with unrealistic or silly people

cloudberry /ˈklaʊdbəɹi/ /ˈklaʊdbɹi/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɛɹi/ n
plaquebière
species
plaquebière mûre des marais ronce des tourbières chicoutai chicouté mûre arctique
fruit

cloudburst /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɝst/ n
averse
sudden heavy rainstorm

clouded leopard n
panthère nébuleuse léopard tacheté panthère longibande
medium sized arboreal cat

cloudiness n
nébulosité
obscureness

cloudless sulfur n
piéride des jardins piéride soumaké
Phoebis sannae

cloudy /ˈklaʊdi/ /ˈklaʊːdɪ/ /ˈkɫaʊdi/ adj
brumeux nébuleux opaque
uncertain; unclear
nuageux
covered with or characterised by clouds
trouble
not transparent; not clear

clout /klaʊt/ /klʌʊt/ n
coup
informal: blow with the hand
influence
influence, effectiveness

clout nail n
clou

clove /kloʊv/ /kləʊv/ n
clou de girofle
spice
gousse
constitutive bulb of garlic

clove hitch n
nœud de batelier nœud de cabestan
type of knot

cloven adj
fendu
split or divided

clover /ˈkloʊ.vɚ/ /ˈkləʉ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈkləʊ.və(ɹ)/ n
trèfle
plant in genus Trifolium

cloverleaf interchange n
échangeur en trèfle
junction of two highways

clown /klaʊn/ n
bouffon guignol mariole pitre andouille bouffonne
person acting in a silly fashion
clown bouffon bouffonne pitre clownesse
performance artist working in a circus

clownfish n
poisson clown poisson-clown
fish of the genera Amphiprion or Premnas

clownish /ˈklaʊnɪʃ/ adj
clownesque
resembling a clown

clownlike adj
clownesque
resembling a clown

cloying /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
écœurant
excessively sweet

cloze /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ n
texte à trous

club /klʌb/ n
boîte de nuit boîte
establishment that provides staged entertainment
club
association of members
hitting implement in certain ball games
gourdin bâton
heavy stick for use as weapon or plaything
trèfle
playing card symbol, ♣

club /klʌb/ v
bâtonner
to hit with a club

club soda n
soda club
carbonated water

clubfoot n
pied bot
foot malformation

clubs /klʌbz/ n
trèfle
one of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♣

cluck /klʌk/ n
gloussement
sound made by hen

cluck /klʌk/ v
glousser
to produce cluck sound

clue /kljuː/ /kluː/ n
idée
insight or understanding
indice
information that may lead one to a certain point or conclusion
indice piste
object or marking that may be used in evidence

clue /kljuː/ /kluː/ v
informer
to provide with information

clueless /ˈkluː.ləs/ adj
ignorant
lacking knowledge or understanding

clump /klʌmp/ n
amas
cluster
massif
a small group of trees or plants
touffe
thick group

clumsily adv
maladroitement
done without care or finesse, often hurriedly or awkwardly

clumsiness /ˈklʌm.zi.nəs/ n
maladresse inélégance
the condition or quality of being clumsy

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ adj
maladroit gauche empoté lourd
awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous

clunker /ˈklʌŋkɚ/ n
guimbarde tacot
decrepit motor car

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/ n
amas
group of galaxies, nebulae, or stars that appear to the naked eye to be near each other
grappe régime
bunch of grapes
groupe
bunch or group of several discrete items that are close to each other

cluster bomb n
arme à sous-munitions bombe à sous-munitions
explosive munition

clustered index n
index cluster
Index that sorts the data in a table

clusterfuck /ˈklʌs.təˌfʌk/ /ˈklʌs.tɚˌfʌk/ n
foutoir bordel caillon merdier
chaotic situation

clustering n
regroupement
a grouping of a number of similar things

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ n
embrayage
device to interrupt power transmission
embrayage pédale d'embrayage
The pedal in a car that disengages power transmission
pochette
A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle
couvée nichée
A group or bunch

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ v
agripper serrer
to grip or grasp tightly

clutch pedal n
pédale d'embrayage
pedal modulating the clutch

clutter /ˈklʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈklʌtɚ/ [ˈklʌɾɚ] n
bordel bric-à-brac encombrement
a confused disordered jumble of things

clutter /ˈklʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈklʌtɚ/ [ˈklʌɾɚ] v
encombrer
to fill something with clutter

cluttered adj
encombré
scattered with a disorderly mixture of objects

cnidarian /naɪˈdeɹ.i.ən/ /nɪˈdeɹ.i.ən/ /nɪˈdɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ /nʌɪˈdɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ n
cnidaire
any of various invertebrate animals that belong to the phylum Cnidaria

cnidoblastic adj
cnidoblastique

co- /kɒ/ /ˈkoʊ-/ /ˈkəʉ-/ /ˈkəʊ-/ prefix
co-
together, mutually, jointly

co-cathedral n
cocathédrale
someone who owns something together with one or more other people

co-counselling n
co-écoute
form of self-help counselling

co-ed /ˌkoʊˈɛd/ adj
mixte
that mixes males and females
that teaches both males and females

co-ed /ˌkoʊˈɛd/ n
étudiante
dated: young woman who attends college

co-edition n
coédition

co-father-in-law n
père de la belle-fille père du gendre
father of one's son- or daughter-in-law

co-mother-in-law n
mère de la belle-fille mère du gendre
mother of one's son- or daughter-in-law

co-official adj
coofficiel
officially recognised with full official status

co-opt /kəʊˈɒpt/ v
coopter
To elect as a fellow member of a group, such as a committee.

co-owner n
copropriétaire
someone who owns something together with one or more other people

co-parent n
coparent
person sharing parenting

co-religionist /kəʊɹɪˈlɪdʒənɪst/ n
coreligionnaire
a fellow follower of one's religion

co-responsibility n
coresponsabilité

co-responsible adj
coresponsable

co-sister-in-law n
co-belle-sœur

co-wife /ˈkoʊ.waɪf/ /ˈkəʊ.waɪf/ n
co-épouse coépouse sœur-épouse
in a polygamous marriage, another wife of a woman's husband

coach /koʊt͡ʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ [kʰoʊ̯t͡ʃ] [kʰəʊ̯tʃ] adv
coacher entraîner entrainer
sports: train
instruire
instruct

coach /koʊt͡ʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ [kʰoʊ̯t͡ʃ] [kʰəʊ̯tʃ] n
autocar
long-distance bus
coche
wheeled vehicle drawn by horse power
entraineur entraineuse
trainer
voiture
rail passenger car

coach driver n
cocher
driver of a horse-drawn coach

coachwork n
carrosserie
body of a motor vehicle

coadjutor /kəʊəˈd͡ʒuːtə/ /kəʊˈæd͡ʒʊtə/ n
coadjuteur
assistant to a bishop

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.lət/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.lət/ n
caillot coagulat thrombus
mass formed by means of coagulation

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
cailler coaguler thromboser
coaguler
cause to congeal
coaguler se coaguler
become congealed

coagulation n
coagulation
process of forming clots from blood

coal /koʊl/ /kɐʉl/ /kəʊl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɒʊɫ] v
charbon houille
uncountable: carbon rock
countable: carbon rock
charbon houille braises
tisons charbon
smouldering material

coal gas n
gaz de houille
poisonous gas

coal mine n
mine de charbon charbonnage houillère
a mine from which coal is mined

coal seam n
veine de charbon
a stratum of goal between strata of other rocks

coal tar n
coaltar
black viscous tar

coal tit n
mésange noire
coal tit

coalesce /ˌkoʊ.əˈlɛs/ /ˌkəʉ.əˈles/ /ˌkəʊ.əˈlɛs/ v
amalgamer coalescer se fondre
to join into a single mass
amalgamer réunir unir
to form from different elements

coalescer n
coalesceur
device used to perform coalescence

coalfish n
lieu noir colin
Pollachius virens

coalition /koʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ /kəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ n
coalition
group of organizations

coalminer n
houilleur mineur de charbonnage
one who mines for coal

coaming /ˈkəʊ.mɪŋ/ n
surbaux
on a boat, the vertical side of the hatch

coarse /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /koɹs/ /kɔːs/ [kʰo̞ɹs] adj
brut
of inferior quality
grossier
containing large particles
vulgaire
not refined

coarsely /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sli/ adv
grossièrement
in a coarse manner

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ n
côte
edge of land meeting ocean, sea, gulf, bay

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ v
aller en roue libre
to glide along with no added energy
caboter
to sail along a coast

coast guard n
garde-côte
enforcer of maritime law

coastal /ˈkoʊstəl/ /ˈkəʊstəl/ adj
côtier
relating to the coast

coaster /ˈkoʊstɚ/ /ˈkəʊstə/ /ˈkʌʊstə/ n
caboteur
merchant vessel that stays in coastal waters
sous-verre dessous de verre
small object on which a cup, etc., is placed to protect a table surface

coaster brake n
frein à rétropédalage
brake integrated in bicycle rear hub

coastline n
littoral rive
the shape of a coast

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ n
couche
covering of material, such as paint
manteau paletot pardessus
outer garment covering the upper torso and arms

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ v
revêtir couvrir
to cover with a coat of some material

coat hanger n
cintre portemanteau
device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc

coat of arms n
armoiries blason armes
hereditary design depicted on an escutcheon

coat of mail n
cotte de mailles
defensive garment

coat rack n
portemanteau
rack for holding coats

coated /ˈkoʊtɪd/ /ˈkəʊtɪd/ [ˈkʰoʊ̯ɾɨd] adj
revêtu
covered with a thin layer

coati /koʊˈɑti/ /kəʊˈɑːti/ n
coati
any of several animals of the genus Nasua

coating /ˈkoʊtɪŋ/ /ˈkəʊtɪŋ/ [ˈkʰoʊ̯ɾɪŋ] n
couche enrobage pellicule
a thin outer layer

coauthor n
coauteur coautrice
author who collaborates with another to write something

coauthor v
coécrire
write something in collaboration with another author

coax /koʊks/ /kəʊks/ v
amadouer cajoler
persuade gradually

coaxial /koʊ.ˈæk.sɪi.əl/ /kəʊ.ˈæk.sɪi.əl/ adj
coaxial
having a common central axis

coaxial cable n
coax coaxial câble coaxial
a transmission line

cob /kɑb/ /kɒb/ n
torchis
building material of clay, sand, straw, water, and earth

cobalamin /koʊˈbæləmɪn/ n
cobalamine
any form of Vitamin B12

cobalt /ˈkoʊ.bɑlt/ /ˈkəʊ.bɒlt/ n
cobalt
chemical element

cobalt blue n
bleu de cobalt
colour

cobble together v
bricoler
put together

cobbler /ˈkɑblɚ/ /ˈkɑbəlɚ/ /ˈkɒblə/ /ˈkɒbələ/ n
cordonnier cordonnière bouif savetier savetière
person who repairs, and sometimes makes, shoes

cobbler's n
cordonnerie
shoe repair shop

cobbler, keep to your last proverb
chacun son métier, les vaches seront bien gardées
do not criticise matters outside your field of expertise

cobblestone /ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn/ /ˈkɒbl̩ˌstəʊn/ n
pavé
a rounded stone

cobelligerent n
cobelligérant
unofficial ally

cobra /ˈkoʊbɹə/ /ˈkɒbɹə/ /ˈkəʊbɹə/ n
cobra naja
venomous snake

coca /ˈkoʊkə/ /ˈkəʊkə/ n
coca
the dried leaf of a South American shrub (Erythroxylon coca)

cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ /kə(ʊ)ˈkeɪn/ /ˈkoʊˌkeɪn/ n
cocaïne
the narcotic

cocaine addict n
cocaïnomane

cocainism n
cocaïnomanie
cocaine addiction

coccus [ˈkʰɑkəs] n
coccus
type of bacterium

coccygeal adj
coccygien
relating to the coccyx

coccyx /ˈkɑksɪks/ /ˈkɒksɪks/ n
coccyx
(anatomy) final fused vertebrae

cochineal /ˌkɑt͡ʃɪˈni(ə)l/ /ˌkɒtʃɪˈniː(ə)l/ n
cochenille
dye
insect

cochlea /ˈkoʊ.kli.ə/ /ˈkɑk.li.ə/ /ˈkɒk.li.ə/ n
cochlée

cochlear /ˈkoʊ.kli.ɚ/ /ˈkɑk.li.ɚ/ /ˈkɒk.li.ə/ adj
cochléaire

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ n
abruti abrutie bouffon bouffonne con con comme une valise sans poignée
slang: stupid person
camarade mon vieux
informal: term of address
chien
hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism
mâle
any male bird

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ v
armer le chien
to lift the cock of a firearm
baiser copuler coïter enculer faire l'amour faire une partie de jambes en l’air
to copulate (with)
retourner
to turn upwards or to the side
ériger
to erect; to turn up

cock pigeon n
mâle du pigeon pigeon pigeon mâle
male pigeon

cock ring n
anneau pénien
sex aid

cock tease /ˈkɑkˌtiːz/ /ˈkɒkˌtiːz/ n
allumeuse
One who sexually arouses

cock-a-doodle-doo /ˌkɑkəˌdudəlˈdu/ /ˌkɒkəˌduːdəlˈduː/ interjection
cocorico coquerico
imitating the cry of the rooster

cock-and-bull story n
conte de bonne femme histoire à dormir debout
far-fetched and fanciful story or tale of highly dubious validity

cockade /kɑˈkeɪd/ /kɒkˈeɪd/ n
cocarde
a rosette worn in a hat as an office or party badge

cockatiel /ˌkɒk.əˈtil/ n
calopsitte
a small, rather atypical cockatoo with a distinctive pointed yellow crest

cockatoo n
cacatoès
a bird

cockatrice /ˈkɒkətraɪs/ /ˈkɒkətrɪs/ n
cocatrix
legendary creature

cockchafer /ˈkɒkˌt͡ʃeɪfɚ/ n
hanneton mélolonthe
beetle of genus Melolontha

cocked /kɑkt/ /kɒkt/ adj
beurré bourré cassé gris pété comme un Petit LU rond comme une queue de pelle
drunk

cockerel /ˈkɑkəɹəl/ /ˈkɑkɹəl/ /ˈkɒkəɹəl/ /ˈkɒkɹəl/ n
coquelet
young male chicken

cockfight n
combat de coqs
contest

cockfighting n
combat de coqs
gambling blood sport

cockfighting pit n
gallodrome

cockle /ˈkɒkl̩/ n
coque
any of various edible European bivalve mollusks
ivraie enivrante
any of several weeds, such as the corn cockle

cocklebur n
lampourde xanthium
any of the coarse composite weeds of the genus Xanthium, with a prickly fruit

cockpit n
cockpit cabine de pilotage
space for pilot and crew in an aircraft

cockpit voice recorder n
enregistreur phonique
part of a flight recorder

cockroach /ˈkɑkəɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ˈkɑkɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ˈkɒkɹəʊt͡ʃ/ n
cafard blatte
type of insect

cockscomb n
crête de coq crête
fleshy red crest of a rooster

cocksucker n
lécheur de boule
an objectionable person
suceur de bite suceuse de bite
a fellator

cocktail /ˈkɑk.teɪl/ /ˈkɒk.teɪl/ /ˈkɔk.tæɪl/ n
cocktail coquetel
alcoholic beverage

cocktail bar n
bar à cocktails
drinking establishment

cocky /ˈkɑki/ /ˈkɒki/ /ˈkɔki/ adj
arrogant suffisant
overly confident

coco-de-mer /ˌkəʊkəʊdəˈmɛː/ n
cocotier de mer
tree

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ adj
cacao
of a light to medium brown colour

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ n
cacao
hot drink
cup/mug of this drink
colour
partially fermented seeds of cacao tree

cocoa bean n
fève de cacao
seed of the cocoa plant

cocoa butter n
beurre de cacao
fat from cocoa bean

cocoa powder n
poudre de cacao cacao
powder from cocoa solids

coconut /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/ /ˈkəʉ.kə.nat/ /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/ [ˈkʰoʊ̯.kə.nʌt] [ˈkʰəʉ̯.kə.nat] [ˈkʰəʊ̯.kə.nɐt] [ˈkʰəʊ̯.kə.nʌt] n
noix de coco coco
fruit of coco palm

coconut crab n
crabe de cocotier
Birgus latro

coconut milk n
lait de coco lait de noix de coco
the liquid from inside the seed of the coconut

coconut oil n
huile de coco huile de noix de coco
type of cooking oil extracted from coconuts

coconut palm n
cocotier
Cocos nucifera

coconut water n
eau de coco
clear liquid found inside immature coconuts

cocoon /kəˈkuːn/ n
cocon
protective case
any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical

cod /kɑd/ /kɒd/ n
morue cabillaud
marine fish of the family Gadidae

cod liver n
foie de morue
liver of codfish

cod liver oil n
huile de foie de morue
nutritional supplement

coda /ˈkoʊ.də/ /ˈkəʊ.də/ n
coda
linguistics

coddle /ˈkɑ.dəl/ /ˈkɒd.əl/ /ˈkɔd.əl/ v
choyer dorloter
to treat gently or with great care
couver
To exercise excessive or damaging authority in an attempt to protect
mijoter
to cook slowly in hot water

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ n
code
set of rules for converting information
instructions for a computer
system of principles, rules or regulations
body of law
textual designation
cryptographic system

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ v
programmer
write software programs

code monkey n
pisseur de code
a computer programmer

code name n
nom de code
name used to clandestinely identify something

code of conduct n
code de conduite
set of rules dictating acceptable behaviour and decisions in a specified environment

code of honour n
code de l'honneur code d'honneur
set of moral rules

code point n
point de code
numerical offset in a character set

code-switching n
alternance codique alternance de code
phenomenon or practice of alternating between two or more languages

codebase n
codebase

codec n
codec
A device or program capable of performing transformations on a data stream or signal

codeine /ˈkoʊˌdiːn/ /ˈkəʊ.diːn/ n
codéine
addictive alkaloid narcotic

codex /ˈkoʊdɛks/ /ˈkəʊdɛks/ n
codex
early book

codger /ˈkɑd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈkɒdʒə/ n
grognon vieux bougon
an amusingly eccentric or grumpy and usually elderly man

codicil /ˈkɒdɪsɪl/ /ˈkəʊdɪsɪl/ n
codicille
addition made to a will

codification /ˌkɑ.dɪfɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkəʊ.dɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
codification
the process of precisely formulating a statement, as a code of laws

codified adj
codifié

codify /ˈ koʊ.dɪˌfaɪ/ /ˈ kɑd.ɪˌfaɪ/ /ˈ kəʊ.dɪˌfaɪ/ v
codifier
to reduce to a code

codimension n
codimension

coding n
morphisme de codage
type of morphism

codirect v
codiriger
to direct with another person

codirector n
codirecteur codirectrice
someone who directs something together with one or more other people

codon /ˈkəʊdɒn/ n
codon
sequence of three nucleotides

codpiece /ˈkɒdˌpiːs/ n
braguette
part of male dress to cover genitals

codriver n
copilote
navigator in rally racing

coeditor n
corédacteur corédactrice
one of two or more people serving together as editors of a work or project

coeducation n
éducation mixte
education of both male and female students in the same institution

coefficient /ˌkoʊ.əˈfɪʃənt/ /ˌkoʊ.ɪˈfɪʃənt/ [ˌkəʊ.iˈfɪʃn̩t] [ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t] n
coefficient
measure of some property or characteristic
coefficient facteur
algebraic constant

coefficient of friction n
coefficient de frottement coefficient de friction
ratio

coelacanth /ˈsiː.lə.kænθ/ n
cœlacanthe
either of two species of deep-water fish

coelanaglyphic /ˌsilænəˈɡlɪfɪk/ /ˌsiːlænəˈɡlɪfɪk/ adj
coilanaglyphique
in the form of cavo-rilievo

coelenterate /sɪˈlɛn.tə.ɹət/ /sɪˈlɛn.tɚ.ɪt/ n
cœlentéré
member of the former phylum Coelenterata

coelenteric adj
cœlentéré
of or relating to a coelenterate

coeliac /ˈsiːlɪæk/ adj
cœliaque
of the abdomen

coeliac disease n
maladie cœliaque cœliaquie
auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the small intestine to gluten

coelom /ˈsiːləm/ n
célome cœlome
fluid-filled cavity within the body of an animal

coenure n
coenure cénure
larva of taenia

coenzyme n
coenzyme
small molecule that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme

coequal adj
coégal
equal to each other

coerce /koʊˈɝs/ /kəʊˈɜːs/ v
contraindre forcer
to use force, threat, or intimidation in attempt to compel one to act against their will
forcer
to force an attribute, normally of a data type, to take on the attribute of another data type
retenir
to restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to repress; to curb

coercion /koʊˈɜːʃən/ /koʊˈɝʃən/ /koʊˈɝʒən/ n
coercition
actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person
computing: conversion of a value of one data type to another

coercive /kəʊˈɜː(ɹ)sɪv/ adj
coercif coercitif
displaying a tendency to coerce

coeval /koʊˈi.vəl/ /kəʊˈiːvəl/ adj
contemporain du même âge
of the same age

coevolution n
coévolution
evolution featuring mutual adaptation

coexist v
coexister
exist contemporaneously

coexistence n
coexistence
two or more things existing together

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɒf.i/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔə.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ adj
café
of a pale brown colour

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɒf.i/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔə.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ n
café caféier
beverage
beans
caféier café
plant

coffee bean n
grain de café
The seed of a tropical plant of the genus Coffea

coffee break n
pause-café
a rest period during the business day providing the opportunity to drink coffee

coffee cup n
tasse à café
cup for coffee

coffee extract n
extrait de café
concentrated liquid

coffee grinder n
moulin à café
a device for pulverizing or powdering coffee beans

coffee grounds n
marc de café
sediment

coffee pot n
cafetière
pot for coffee

coffee table n
table basse table de salon
type of table

coffee table book /ˈkɒfi ˌteɪbəl ˈbʊk/ /ˈkɔfi ˌteɪbəl ˈbʊk/ n
beau livre beau-livre
large book typically displayed on a coffee table

coffeemaker n
machine à café cafetière
kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee

coffeeman n
cafetier

coffeewoman n
cafetière

coffer /ˈkɑfɚ/ /ˈkɒfə/ /ˈkɔfɚ/ n
caisson
architecture: ornamental sunken panel
coffre
strongbox

coffin /ˈkɑfɪn/ /ˈkɒfɪn/ /ˈkɔfɪn/ n
cercueil
box in which a dead person is buried

coffin bone n
os du pied troisième phalangien
bone in the equine leg

cofounder /kəʊˈfaʊndə/ /ˈkoʊ(ˌ)faʊndɚ/ /ˌkoʊˈfaʊndɚ/ n
cofondateur cofondatrice
one who founds something with someone else

cog /kɑɡ/ /kɒɡ/ /kɔɡ/ n
dent
tooth on a gear
pion
unimportant individual

cogeneration n
cogénération
simultaneous or serial production of heat and electricity from the same source

cogent /ˈkoʊd͡ʒn̩t/ /ˈkəʊd͡ʒn̩t/ adj
cohérent convaincant persuasif
reasonable and convincing; based on evidence
intelligible logique
appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning
irréfutable
forcefully persuasive

cogitate /ˈkoʊd͡ʒɪteɪt/ /ˈkɑd͡ʒɪteɪt/ /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/ /ˈkəʊdʒɪteɪt/ v
cogiter

cogitation /ˌkoʊd͡ʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑd͡ʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑː.d͡ʒəˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒd͡ʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒː.d͡ʒəˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkəʊd͡ʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
cogitation
process of cogitating

cognac /ˈkɒn.jæk/ /ˈkəʊn.jæk/ n
cognac
type of brandy

cognate /ˈkɑɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɑɡ.nət/ /ˈkɑɡ.nɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nət/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪt/ adj
apparenté cognat
descended from the same attested source lexeme of an ancestor language

cognate /ˈkɑɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɑɡ.nət/ /ˈkɑɡ.nɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nət/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪt/ n
cognat mot apparenté
word derived from the same roots as a given word

cognate accusative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈkɑɡˌneɪt əˈkjuzətɪv/ /ˈkɒɡneɪt əˈkjuːzətɪv/ n
accusatif interne complément d'objet interne
object of kindred sense or derivation

cognitariat n
cognitariat
sociological group

cognition /kɑɡˈnɪʃ.ən/ /kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən/ /kɔɡˈnɪʃ.ən/ n
connaissance
process of knowing

cognitive /ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkɔɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ [ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkɔɡ.nɪ.ɾɪv] adj
cognitif
relating to mental functions

cognitive behavioral therapy n
thérapie cognitivo-comportementale
psychotherapeutic approach

cognitive dissonance n
dissonance cognitive
conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistencies between one's beliefs and one's actions or other beliefs

cognitive linguistics n
linguistique cognitive

cognitive load n
charge cognitive

cognitive psychology n
psychologie cognitive
branch of psychology

cognitive science n
sciences cognitives
multidisciplinary study of mind and behavior

cognizant /ˈkɒnɪzənt/ /ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/ adj
conscient
aware

cognize v
connaître
to know or be aware of

cognoscente /kɒnjəˈʃɛnteɪ/ /ˌkɑn.jəˈʃɛn.ti/ /ˌkɑɡ.nəˈʃɛn.ti/ n
connaisseur expert
someone possessing specialized knowledge in a particular field

cogon n
impérata cylindrique impérate paille de dys paillotte

cohabit /koʊˈhæbɪt/ v
cohabiter
live together as if married

cohabitation /koʊhæbɪˈteɪʃən/ n
cohabitation
act of living together
intimate relationship

cohere /koʊˈhɪɚ/ /kəʊˈhɪə/ v
attirer s'attirer se cohérer
to stick together

coherence n
cohérence
quality of cohering; of being coherent
having the same wavelength and phase
logical arrangements of parts

coherent /koʊˈhɛɹ.ənt/ /koʊˈhɪɹ.ənt/ /koːˈhɪɹ.ənt/ /kəʉˈhɪə.ɹənt/ /kəʊˈhɪə.ɹənt/ adj
cohérent
orderly, logical and consistent
of waves having the same direction, wavelength and phase
sticking together

coherer n
cohéreur
a detector of radio waves used in very early radio receivers

cohesion /koʊˈhiː.ʒən/ /kəʉˈhiː.ʒən/ /kəʊˈhiː.ʒən/ [kəʉˈhɪi.ʒən] n
cohésion
the state of cohering, or of sticking together
the various intermolecular forces that hold solids and liquids together

cohort /ˈkoʊ̯.hɔɹt/ /ˈkəʊ.hɔː(ɹ)t/ n
cohorte
demographic grouping of people
division of Roman legion

cohort study n
étude de cohorte
cohort study

coif /kwɑf/ /kɔɪf/ n
coiffe
hood
coiffure
hairdo

coil /kwaɪl/ /kɔɪl/ n
bobine
coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow
spire
something wound

coil /kwaɪl/ /kɔɪl/ v
enrouler embobiner
wind into regular rings

coil winder n
bobinoir
machine that winds wire into coils

coilgun /ˈkɔɪl.ɡʌn/ n
canon de Gauss canon magnétique
any device that uses electromagnets to accelerate a magnetic projectile

coin /kwaɪn/ /kɔɪn/ n
jeton
a token used in a special establishment like a casino
pièce de monnaie jeton monnaie
(currency) a piece of currency

coin /kwaɪn/ /kɔɪn/ v
forger inventer
to make up or invent, and establish

coin of the realm /ˈkɔɪn əv ðə ˈɹɛlm/ n
monnaie d'échange
something valued like money within a particular context

coinage /ˈkɔɪnɪd͡ʒ/ n
frappe
process of coining money

coincide /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ v
coïncider
to occupy exactly the same space
to correspond
to occur at the same time

coincidence /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ /kəˈwɪnsɪdəns/ n
coïncidence
state of events appearing to be connected when they are not
of objects, property of being coincident

coincidental /ˈkəʊ.ɪn.sɪˌdɛn.tl̩/ adj
coïncidentiel fortuit
occurring as or resulting from coincidence

coincidentally adv
coïncidentiellement

coinsurance n
franchise
joint assumption of risk between insurer and insured

coir /ˈkɔɪə/ /ˈkɔɪɚ/ n
caire chaire
fibre obtained from the husk of a coconut

coitarche /ˌkəʊɪˈtɑː(ɹ)ki/ n
coïtarche
first coitus

coitus /ˈkoʊ.ɪ.təs/ /ˈkɔɪ.təs/ /ˈkəʊ.ɪ.təs/ n
coït
sexual interaction

coitus interruptus n
coït interrompu coitus interruptus
sexual intercourse interrupted by withdrawal of the penis

coke /koʉk/ /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
coke charbon
coal product
coke coca
short for cocaine

coke float n
flotteur
scoop of cold dairy-like dessert floating in soft drink sodapop

col /kɒl/ n
col
dip between mountain peaks

col legno /ˌkoʊl ˈleɪnjoʊ/ /ˌkɒl ˈlɛnjəʊ/ adv
col legno
the strings must be struck with the wood of the bow

cola /ˈkoʊlə/ /ˈkəʊ.lə/ n
coca
drink

colander /ˈkɑləndɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪndə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔləndɚ/ n
passoire
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta

colchicine /ˈkɑl.kəˌsiːn/ /ˈkɑl.t͡ʃəˌsiːn/ /ˈkɒl.kɪs.iːn/ /ˈkɒl.tʃɪs.iːn/ n
colchicine
alkaloid

cold /kaʉld/ /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ [kʰɒʊ(ɫ)d] [kʰɔʊ(ɫ)d] adj
avoir froid froid
of a person
faire froid froid
of the weather
froid
unprepared
froid froide
having a low temperature
unfriendly

cold /kaʉld/ /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ [kʰɒʊ(ɫ)d] [kʰɔʊ(ɫ)d] n
froid
low temperature
rhume
illness

cold boot v
démarrage à froid

cold brew coffee n
café infusé à froid

cold calling n
cold calling
unsolicited sales call

cold chain n
chaîne du froid

cold cream n
cérat de Galien
emulsion of water and certain fats

cold day in Hell n
aux calendes grecques quand les poules auront des dents semaine des quatre jeudis à la Saint-Glinglin
an event that will never happen

cold drop n
goutte froide
Cold drop

cold fish n
pissefroid
heartless individual

cold front n
front froid
leading edge of an advancing mass of cold air

cold fusion n
fusion froide
nuclear fusion near room temperature

cold hands, warm heart proverb
froides mains, chaudes amours
having cold hands is an indication of warmheartedness

cold snap n
coup de froid vague de froid

cold sore /ˈkoʊld ˌsɔɹ/ n
bouton de fièvre feu sauvage
small bump on the lips

cold storage n
chambre froide
refrigerated storage

cold sweat n
sueur froide
perspiration which feels chilly

cold turkey adv
brutalement d'un coup d'un seul d'un seul coup
abruptly

cold turkey n
manque
symptoms of withdrawal

cold war /ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː/ n
guerre froide
a period of hostile relations

cold wave n
vague de froid

cold weapon /koʊld ˈwɛpən/ /kəʊld ˈwɛp(ə)n/ n
arme blanche
weapon that does not use explosives or fire

cold-blooded /ˈkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/ adj
impitoyable
lacking emotion or compunction

coldly /ˈkoʊldli/ /ˈkəʊldli/ adv
froidement
in a cold or uncaring manner

coldness /ˈkoʊldnəs/ /ˈkəʊldnəs/ n
froid
the sensation
froideur
limited enthusiasm or affection
froideur froid
the relative lack of heat

cole /koʊl/ /kɔʊl/ /kəʊl/ n
choux
brassica

colectomy n
colectomie
surgical procedure

colemanite n
colémanite
calcium borate mineral

coleopterologist n
coléoptérologiste coléoptérologue
expert in coleopterology

coleopterology n
coléoptérologie
scientific study of beetles

coleoptile /kɒliːˈɒptɪl/ n
coléoptile
in botany, a pointed sheath

coleslaw /ˈkəʊlslɔː/ n
coleslaw salade de chou
a salad

coleta n
coleta
(bullfighting) pigtail

colewort n
chou chou commun
kale

coli /ˈkoʊ.laɪ/ n
coli colibacille
Escherichia coli

colic /ˈkɒl.ɪk/ adj
colique
relating to the colon

colic /ˈkɒl.ɪk/ n
colique
abdominal pain

colitis /kəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
colite
inflammation of the colon

collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/ /kəˈlæb.ɹeɪt/ v
collaborer
to cooperate treasonably
to work together on a piece of work

collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ [kʰəˌlæbəˈɹeɪ̯ʃən] n
collaboration
act of collaborating
treasonous cooperation

collaborationism n
collaboration collaborationnisme
the act of collaborating, especially with an enemy

collaborative /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ adj
collaboratif
of, relating to, or done by collaboration

collaborator /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtə/ /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ n
collaborateur collaboratrice
person who cooperates traitorously with an enemy
person who works with others towards a common goal

collage /koʊˈlɑʒ/ /kɒˈlɑːʒ/ /kəˈlɑʒ/ /kəˈlɑːʒ/ /ˈkɒl.ɑːʒ/ n
collage
picture made by sticking other pictures onto a surface

collagen /ˈkɒləd͡ʒən/ /ˈkɒləd͡ʒɪn/ n
collagène
glycoprotein that forms elongated fibers

collagist n
collagiste
one who makes collages

collapsar n
collapsar
black hole

collapse /k(ə)ˈlæps/ n
effondrement
act of collapsing

collapse /k(ə)ˈlæps/ v
s'effondrer
to cease to function due to a sudden breakdown
to fall down suddenly; to cave in

collapsible adj
pliable
that can be collapsed

collar /ˈkɑ.lɚ/ /ˈkɒl.ə/ n
col
fabric garment part fitting around throat
collier
device for restraining animal
any encircling device or structure

collard /ˈkɒlɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈkɒlə(ɹ)d/ n
chou cavalier
variety of kale

collard greens n
chou cavalier chou fourrager
plant

collared antshrike n
batara de Bernard
passerine bird

collared dove n
tourterelle turque
collared dove

collared flycatcher n
gobemouche à collier
Ficedula albicollis

collared peccary n
pécari à collier
mammal

collared pratincole n
glaréole à collier
Glareola pratincola

collate /kɒˈleɪt/ /ˈkoʊ.leɪt/ v
collationner
examine diverse documents, etc.

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ adj
collatéral
aside from the main subject, target
coming alongside
of an indirect family relationship
parallel, along the same vein
indirect
acting indirectly

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ n
collatéral
collateral relative
collatérale
thinner blood vessel
gage nantissement
security or guarantee

collateral damage n
dommage collatéral dégât collatéral
collateral damage

collative /kəˈleɪtɪv/ adj
collatif
of a benefice: in which the ordinary and the patron are the same person

colleague /kɔˈliːɡ/ /kəˈliːɡ/ /ˈkɑliɡ/ /ˈkɒliːɡ/ n
collègue confrère consœur confrèsœur
fellow member of a profession

collect /ˈkɑlɛkt/ /ˈkɑlɪkt/ /ˈkɒlɛkt/ /ˈkɒlɪkt/ n
collecte
prayer said before reading of the epistle lesson

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ v
collectionner
to accumulate items for a hobby
rassembler recueillir collectionner
to gather together
recueillir percevoir récupérer
to get from someone

collect call n
PCV
a phone call paid for by the receiver

collect dust v
ramasser la poussière
remain unused

collect up v
amasser
to find and put together

collected /kəˈlɛktɪd/ adj
posé
Cool-headed, emotionally stable, in focus

collecting /kəˈlɛktɪŋ/ n
collection
hobby

collection /kəˈlɛkʃən/ n
collecte ramassage
activity of collecting
collection
multiple related objects
collection recueil
set of items
quête
gathering of money for charitable or other purposes

collective /kəˈlɛktɪv/ n
collectif
in grammar

collective agreement n
convention collective convention collective de travail
contract on terms and conditions of employment

collective memory n
mémoire collective
shared pool of information

collective noun n
nom collectif
noun referring to a group of similar things

collective unconscious n
inconscient collectif
experience of human species

collectivism n
collectivisme
A system in which the means are owned and controlled by people collectively

collectivist /kəˈlɛktɪvɪst/ adj
collectiviste
of or pertaining to collectivism

collectivity n
collectivité
a body of people considered as a whole
the condition of being collective

collectivization n
collectivisation
the act of collectivizing

collectivize v
collectiviser

collector /kəˈlɛktə(ɹ)/ /kəˈlɛktɚ/ n
collecteur
amplified terminal on a bipolar junction transistor
collecteur encaisseur percepteur
person who is employed to collect payments
collectionneur collectionneuse
person or thing that collects

collector's item n
objet de collection pièce de collection
item worth collecting

college /ˈkɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/ n
collège
group of colleagues
faculté
specialized division of a university
université
academic institution
université fac
institution of higher education

college town n
ville universitaire
town or city dominated by its university population

collegiality n
collégialité
power and authority that is shared among peers

collide /kəˈlaɪd/ v
heurter collision percuter en entrer
to impact directly, especially if violent

collider n
collisionneur
particle accelerator

collie /ˈkɒli/ n
colley
group of dog breeds

collier /ˈkɑliɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪə(ɹ)/ n
charbonnier
vessel
charbonnier mineur
person

colliery /ˈkɑl.jɚ.ɪ/ /ˈkɒl.jə.ɹi/ n
charbonnage houillère
underground coal mine

colligation n
colligation
formulation of a general hypothesis

colligative adj
colligatif
property

collinear /koʊˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ /kəˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ adj
colinéaire
on the same straight line

collinearity n
colinéarité
the condition of being collinear

collision /kəˈlɪʒən/ n
collision
instance of colliding

collocation /ˌkɑl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
collocation
method of finding an approximate solution of an ordinary mathematical differential equation

collodion n
collodion
nitrocellulose solution

colloid /ˈkɒlɔɪd/ n
colloïde
stable system of two phases

colloquial /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/ /kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/ adj
familier parlé
of oral communication language

colloquialism /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əˌlɪz.əm/ /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əˌlɪz.əm/ n
expression familière
colloquial expression

colloquium /kəˈləʊkwiːəm/ n
colloque
academic meeting

colloquy /ˈkɒ.lə.kwi/ n
conversation colloque
conversation, dialogue

collotype n
phototype
image
phototypie
dichromate-based photographic process

collude /kəˈluːd/ v
colluder comploter faire collusion
to conspire

collusion /kəˈluːʒən/ n
collusion
conspiracy

colluvium n
colluvion
a loose accumulation of rock and soil debris at the foot of a slope

colocynth /kɒl.əˈsɪnθ/ n
coloquinte
plant or fruit of the Citrullus colocynthis

cologne /kəˈloʊn/ /kəˈləʊn/ n
eau de Cologne
eau de Cologne

colon /ˈkoʊ.lən/ /ˈkəʊ.lɒn/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ n
deux points deux-points
punctuation mark

colon /ˈkoʊlən/ /ˈkəʊ.lɒn/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ n
côlon
the last part of the digestive system

colonel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
colonel
commissioned office in the armed services

colonial /kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/ adj
colonial
of or pertaining to a colony
of or pertaining to a period when a country or territory was a colony
US: of or relating to the original thirteen colonies of the USA
US: of or relating to the style of architecture

colonial power n
puissance coloniale
country with colonies

colonialism /kəˈloʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈloʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈləʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈləʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/ n
colonialisme
policy of authority over people or territories

colonialist adj
colonialiste
or or pertaining to colonialism

colonialist n
colonialiste
one who supports or advocates colonialism

colonist /ˈkɑlənɪst/ /ˈkɒlənɪst/ n
colonisateur colonisatrice
founder of a colony

colonization n
colonisation
process of establishing a colony

colonize /ˈkɑlənaɪz/ /ˈkɒlənaɪz/ v
coloniser
to begin a new colony

colonnade /ˌkɒləˈneɪd/ n
colonnade
a series of columns at regular intervals

colonoscopy /kɑləˈnɑskəpi/ n
coloscopie colonoscopie
examination of the colon using a colonoscope

colony /ˈkɑ.lə.ni/ /ˈkɒl.ə.ni/ /ˈkɔl.ə.ni/ n
colonie
region or governmental unit
group of organisms

colophon /ˈkɒləfən/ n
achevé d’imprimer
printer notice at the end of a book
colophon
end note about author and manuscript

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ adj
en couleur
conveying color

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ n
couleur
spectral composition of visible light
particular set of the visible spectrum

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ v
colorer teinter
give something color
colorier
draw using crayons
rougir
become red through increased blood flow

color blind adj
daltonien
unable to distinguish between two or more primary colors

color blindness n
daltonisme
condition in which the ability to see colors is impaired

color coordinate /ˈkʌlə(ɹ) koʊˈɔː(ɹ)dɪneɪt/ /ˈkʌlə(ɹ) koʊˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnət/ n
coordonnée colorimétrique
coodinate of color

color space n
espace colorimétrique

coloration n
coloration
act of coloring

coloratura /kɒləɹəˈtjʊɹə/ n
colorature
fancy passage in vocal music

colorectal adj
colorectal
medicine: of or pertaining to the colorectum

colorectally adj
colorectalement

colored /ˈkʌləɹd/ adj
coloré de couleur
having a particular kind of color
coloré de couleur en couleur
colorful
de couleur
US: of skin color other than the white, particularly black
marqué teinté
influenced pervasively but subtly
métis
South Africa: of neither black nor white skin color

colored /ˈkʌləɹd/ n
couleurs
colored article of clothing
personne de couleur
colored person

colored pencil n
crayon de couleur
pencil with a colored core

colorful /ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/ adj
coloré
interesting, multifaceted
possessing prominent and varied colors

colorimeter n
colorimètre
instrument designed to determine color

colorimetric adj
colorimétrique
analytical chemistry: of or pertaining to colorimetry
obtained by using a colorimeter

colorimetry n
colorimétrie
science of measuring colours and assigning them numeric values

coloring book n
livre de coloriage
a type of book

colorism n
colorisme
a style of painting characterised by the use of intense color.
prejudice or bias against persons on the basis of their skin color or complexion, often among persons of the same racial identification

colorization n
colorisation
a process to add color to movies

colorize v
colorier coloriser
to add color to

coloscopic adj
coloscopique

colossal /kəˈlɒsəl/ adj
colossal
extremely large

colossus /kəˈlɑs.əs/ /kəˈlɒs.əs/ n
colosse
a statue of gigantic size
any creature or thing of gigantic size

colostomy n
colostomie
incision

colostrum /kəˈlɒstɹəm/ n
colostrum
a form of milk

colour television n
télévision en couleur
television in colour

colourable /ˈkʌləɹəb(ə)l/ adj
colorable coloriable
that can be coloured

colourant n
colorant
a pigment, dye etc added to something to change its colour or hue

colourless /ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/ adj
incolore sans couleur
having no colour

colovaginoplasty n
colovaginoplastie

colposcope /ˈkɒlpəskəʊp/ n
colposcope
a form of endoscope

colt /koʊlt/ /kɒlt/ /kəʊlt/ [kɔʊlt] n
jeunot
novice
poulain
young male horse

coltan /ˈkoʊlˌtæn/ n
coltan
ore yielding niobium and tantalum

colter /ˈkoʊltɚ/ /ˈkəʊltə/ n
coutre
cutter attached to the beam of a plow

coltsfoot n
tussilage
Tussilago farfara

colubrid n
colubridé
snake in the family Colubridae

colugo /kəˈluːɡoʊ/ n
dermoptère galéopithèque
arboreal gliding mammal

columbarium n
columbarium
a place for the respectful and usually public storage of cinerary urns

columbine /ˈkɒləmbaɪn/ n
ancolie
any plant of the genus Aquilegia

columbite n
columbite
mineral

columella /ˌkɒləˈmɛlə/ n
columelle
any of various small structures in plants or animals

column /ˈkɑljəm/ /ˈkɑləm/ /ˈkɒləm/ n
colonne
vertical line of entries in a table
upright supporting structure
chemistry : object to separate components
column of troops
something having similar form or structure to the things mentioned above
colonne rubrique
a vertical body of text
newspaper column

columnar /kəˈlʌmnɚ/ adj
colonnaire
Having the shape of a column

columnist /ˈkɑ.lə.mɪst/ /ˈkɑ.ləm.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/ /ˈkɒ.ləm.nɪst/ n
chroniqueur
regular writer of a column

colza n
colza chou
cabbage variety

coma /ˈkoʊmə/ /ˈkəʊmə/ n
coma
Deep sleep
coma chevelure
Cloud surrounding a comet nucleus

comarca n
comarque
a traditional region or local administrative division found in parts of Spain, Portugal, Panama, Nicaragua, and Brazil

comatose /ˈkoʊ.məˌtoʊs/ /ˈkɑm.əˌtoʊs/ /ˈkɒm.əˌtəʊs/ /ˈkəʊ.məˌtoʊs/ adj
comateux
resembling a coma

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ n
crête peigne
fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles
peigne
toothed implement for grooming the hair
toothed plate on an escalator

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ v
passer au peigne fin ratisser
to search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb
peigner
to separate choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers
peigner coiffer
to groom the hair with a toothed implement

comb one's hair v
peigner ses cheveux
to straighten one's hair with a comb

comb-crested jacana n
jacana à crête
Irediparra gallinacea

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ n
combat bataille lutte
a battle; a fight

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ v
combattre
to fight; to struggle for victory

combat engineer n
ingénieur militaire

combat sport n
sport de combat
sport that involves man-to-man combat

combatant /kəm.ˈbæ.tənt/ /ˈkɑm.bə.tənt/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/ n
combattant combattante
person engaged in combat, often armed

combative /kɒmˈbæ.tɪv/ /kəmˈbæ.tɪv/ /ˈkɑm.bə.tɪv/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/ adj
combatif
given to fighting

combe /kuːm/ n
combe
deep, narrow valley

comber /ˈkɑmbɚ/ /ˈkɒmbə/ n
perche de mer
Serranus cabrilla

combinable adj
combinable
able to be combined

combination /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ n
association groupement
association
combinaison
act of combining
sequence of numbers or letters for a combination lock
an object formed by combining
combinaison sélection
one or more elements selected without regard of the order
side-car
motorcycle and sidecar

combination pliers n
pince universelle
a type of pliers

combinatorics /ˌkɑm.bɪn.əˈtɔɹ.ɪks/ n
combinatoire
a branch of mathematics

combine /kəmˈbaɪn/ /ˈkɑm.baɪn/ /ˈkɒm.baɪn/ v
combiner
bring two or more things or activities together

combine harvester /ˈkɑmˌbaɪn ˈhɑɹvəstəɹ/ n
moissonneuse-batteuse
combine

combined /kəmˈbaɪnd/ adj
combiné
resulting from adding together

combo box [ˈkɒmbəʊ bɒks] n
boîte combinée
GUI widget

combustible /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/ n
combustible
material capable of burning

combustion /kəmˈbʌs.t͡ʃən/ n
combustion
the act or process of burning
process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen
similar process where two chemicals are combined

combustion chamber n
chambre de combustion
space in a heat engine

combustion engine n
moteur à combustion moteur thermique
engine that uses the combustion of fuel to create work

come /kʌm/ [km] [km̩] [kəm] [kʰɐm] [kʰʌm] v
arriver venir
to arrive, to appear
devenir
to become
se révéler s’avérer
to turn out to be
venir
to have a relative position in a sequence
venir arriver
to move nearer
venir jouir
to orgasm

come a long way v
faire du chemin parcourir du chemin
to make significant progress

come about v
se passer
to come about

come across v
avoir l'air de
give an appearance or impression
tomber sur
find, usually by accident

come after v
suivre
to pursue
to succeed, to be the successor of

come again interjection
au plaisir
polite farewell, inviting return visit
comment de quoi hein pardon plaît-il quoi
could you repeat that

come along v
accompagner venir
accompany
avancer
make progress

come and go v
aller et venir
arrive and depart

come at v
attaquer
To attack

come back v
revenir
(intransitive) To return to a place

come between v
provoquer une séparation séparer
to affect negatively

come clean v
avouer confesser
to confess

come down v
chuter
decrease
descendre tomber
descend, fall
faire son choix
reach a decision
être transmis
be passed through time

come down to earth v
redescendre sur terre
idiomatic expression

come down with v
contracter attraper tomber malade
to show symptoms of an illness

come first v
arriver premier
win first place in competition
avant tout d'abord primer
be the most important thing to consider

come from v
venir de

come full circle v
boucler la boucle
complete a cycle of transition, returning to where one started

come hell or high water adv
coûte que coûte quoi qu'il arrive à tout prix

come in from the cold /ˈkʌm‿ɪn fɹəm ðə ˈkoʊld/ /ˈkʌm‿ɪn fɹəm ðə ˈkəʊld/ v
venir du froid
to gain widespread acceptance in a group or society, especially where there was not any before

come in handy v
être utile
to prove to be useful or helpful

come into being v
apparaître
start to exist

come into force v
entrer en vigueur prendre effet
become valid or active

come into play v
entrer en jeu
become involved

come of age v
atteindre la majorité
reach a specific age where one is legally considered to be an adult
maturer mûrir
mature, or become fully developed

come off v
se décoller se détacher
become detached

come on /ˌkʌm ˈɑn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɒn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɔn/ interjection
allez
hurry up
c'est pas vrai mais enfin mais voyons quoi
expression of disbelief
mais enfin quoi voyons à la fin
expression of exasperation/impatience

come on /ˌkʌm ˈɑn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɒn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɔn/ v
avancer
to progress, to develop
avoir ses Anglais avoir ses ours
to get one's period

come on to v
draguer
make a romantic or sexual advance to

come out /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ v
sortir
to exit
to be published, be issued

come out of one's shell v
sortir de sa coquille

come out of the closet v
coming out sortie du placard
self-disclosure of sexual orientation
sortir du placard faire son coming out
to tell others about a secret belief or preference

come over v
venir
to get to a place

come round v
passer
to visit someone
se raviser
to change one's opinion

come to /kʌm ˈtu/ /ˈkʌm tu/ v
arriver à atteindre
to reach, to arrive at
monter à
to total, to amount to
reprendre connaissance reprendre ses esprits revenir à soi
recover consciousness after fainting

come to a head v
arriver à un point critique
to rapidly reach a turning point or climax
mûrir
to reach its final stage

come to an end v
tirer à sa fin toucher à sa fin
to cease

come to grief v
exploser en vol
to have a disastrous outcome

come to grips with v
faire face
to confront directly

come to light v
se montrer sortir du bois être révélé
become known

come to nothing v
ne servir à rien
fail; have no result

come to one's senses v
reprendre ses esprits revenir à soi
to reawaken after having lost consciousness
revenir à soi
to become reasonable, comprehending, or responsible

come to pass v
se passer
to happen, to occur

come to power v
arriver au pouvoir
to be installed in high office

come to someone's aid v
venir en aide
to assist and rescue someone

come to terms with v
se faire une raison se résigner à se résoudre à
accept or resign oneself to something emotionally painful

come to think of it adv
maintenant que [[j']]y pense maintenant que tu en parles maintenant que tu le dis
now that I think about it

come together /tə-/ /ˈkʌm tʊˈɡɛðə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌm tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ v
affluer s’assembler s’unir
to assemble, congregate

come true v
réaliser
to become real

come up v
approcher
to come towards
monter
to begin to feel the effects of a recreational drug
produire
to appear before court
se montrer sortir du bois
to emerge, become known

come up with v
imaginer inventer
to invent, create

come what may adv
advienne que pourra quoiqu'il arrive
idiomatic

come-hither adj
aguicheur
seductive

comeback /ˈkʌmbæk/ n
comeback remontée
sports: overcoming a substantial disadvantage
repartie
retort or answer

comedian /kəˈmiːdi.ən/ n
comique humoriste
entertainer

comedienne /kəˌmiːdiˈɛn/ /kəˌmiːdɪˈɛn/ n
comédienne
female comedian

comedy /ˈkɑmədi/ /ˈkɒmədi/ n
comédie
dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone
a choric song of celebration or revel
a light, amusing play with a happy ending
(medieval Europe) a narrative poem with an agreeable ending
the genre of such works

comely /ˈkʌmli/ adj
avenant
pleasing or attractive to the eye

comestible /kəˈmɛstəbl̩/ /kəˈmɛstɪbl̩/ adj
comestible
suitable to be eaten; edible

comet /ˈkɒmət/ n
comète
a celestial body, generally with a tail

comeuppance /kʌmˈʌpəns/ n
châtiment
an outcome that is justly deserved

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʊm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ [ˈkʰʌɱ.fɚt] n
confort
contentment, ease

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʊm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ [ˈkʰʌɱ.fɚt] v
consoler
to provide comfort

comfort food /ˈkʌmfət ˌfuːd/ /ˈkʌmfɚt ˌfud/ n
aliment réconfortant aliment-doudou aliment-réconfort
simple, comforting home-cooked-style food associated with one’s formative years

comfort woman n
femme de réconfort
forced prostitute

comfort zone n
zone de confort
circumstances in which a person feels relaxed
range of environmental factors

comfortability /ˌkʌmfətəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌkʌmfɚtəˈbɪlɪti/ [ˌkəmfɚɾəˈbɪləɾi] n
confortabilité
synonym of comfortableness

comfortable /ˈkɐmf.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹ.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌmf.təɹ.bəl/ [ˈkʰɐɱf.tɘ.bɫ̩] [ˈkʰʌɱf.tə̥.bɫ̩] adj
confortable agréable
providing physical comfort and ease

comfortable in one's own skin adj
bien dans sa peau bien dans ses baskets bien dans ses bottes bien dans ses pompes
confident

comforter /ˈkʌmfətə/ /ˈkʌmfəɹtɚ/ n
consolateur
person who comforts

comforting /ˈkʌm.fə.tɪŋ/ /ˈkʌm.fɚ.tɪŋ/ adj
rassurant réconfortant
giving comfort

comfrey /ˈkʌm.fɹi/ n
consoude
perennial herb

comfy /ˈkʌm.fi/ [kʰʌmpfi] [ˈkʰʌɱ.fi] adj
confortable
comfortable

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ adj
comique
related to comedy
comique cocasse
being funny

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ n
bande dessinée BD
cartoon story
comédien
comedian

comic book n
bande dessinée bédé
book or magazine

comic relief /ˈkɑmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ /ˈkɒmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ n
faire-valoir comique
inclusion of a humorous character or scene

comic strip n
bande dessinée bande strip
series of illustrations

comical /ˈkɑmɪkəl/ /ˈkɒmɪkəl/ adj
comique
relating to comedy

comics /ˈkɑmɪks/ /ˈkɒmɪks/ n
bande dessinée BD bédé
artistic medium

coming /ˈkʌmɪŋ/ n
arrivée venue
act of arriving; an arrival

coming and going n
va-et-vient faits et gestes
plural sense: activities of a person or group

coming into the world n
venue au monde
act of being born; a birth

coming of age n
passage à [[l']]âge adulte
person's journey from childhood to adulthood

coming-of-age adj
passage à l'âge adulte
of a person's journey

comital adj
comtal
of or pertaining to a count or earl

comitative case n
comitatif
case used to denote companionship

comitia n
comices
a popular legislative assembly in ancient Rome

comitology /ˌkɑm.ɪˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɒm.ɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
comitologie
art of resolving issues by committees

comma /ˈkɑ.mə/ /ˈkɒm.ə/ /ˈkɔm.ə/ n
virgule
punctuation mark ','

comma /ˈkɑ.mə/ /ˈkɒm.ə/ /ˈkɔm.ə/ v
virguler
to place a comma

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ n
commande
computing: directive to a computer program
commandement
unit of military personnel
maîtrise
power of control, direction or disposal; mastery
ordre commandement
order

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ v
commander ordonner
to order
diriger
to hold, to control

command line n
ligne de commande
text prompt

command post n
poste de commandement
headquarters of unit or commanding officer

commandable adj
commandable

commandant /-dɑnt/ /kɒmənˈdænt/ /kɒmənˈdɑːnt/ /ˈkɒməndænt/ /ˈkɒməndɑːnt/ n
commandant
a commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division

commandeer /kɒmənˈdɪə(ɹ)/ v
enrôler
to force into military service
réquisitionner
to seize for military use

commander /kəˈmandə/ /kəˈmændɚ/ /kəˈmɑːndə/ n
commandant commandante
one who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization
commandeur
commander in an honorary order

commander in chief n
commandant en chef
supreme commander of the armed forces of an entire country

commanding officer n
commandant
officer in command of a military unit

commandment /kəˈmændmənt/ /kəˈmændɪmənt/ /kəˈmændɪˌmɛnt/ /kəˈmɑːndmənt/ n
commandement
a command or edict

commando /kəˈmændoʊ/ /kəˈmɑːn.dəʊ/ n
commando
small fighting force

comme ci comme ça adv
comme ci comme ça couci-couça
neither well nor poorly

comme il faut /ˌkʌmilˈfoʊ/ /ˌkʌmiːlˈfəʊ/ adj
comme il faut
proper; in keeping with etiquette or social standards

commemorate /kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/ v
commémorer
to honor the memory of someone or something
to serve as memorial to someone or something

commemoration n
commémoration
act of commemorating

commemorative adj
commémoratif
serving to commemorate

commemorative n
commémoratif
commemorative postage stamp

commence /kəˈmɛns/ v
commencer
begin, start

commend /kəˈmɛnd/ v
féliciter
to congratulate or reward
louer féliciter
to praise
recommander
to entrust

commendable /kəˈmɛndəbəl/ /ˈkɒməndəbəl/ /ˈkɒmɛndəbəl/ adj
louable digne d'éloges
worthy of commendation

commensurate /kəˈmɛnsəɹət/ /kəˈmɛnʃəɹət/ adj
commensurable
proportionate; of a similar measurable standard

commensurately adv
convergent correspondant
With equal measure or extent.
proportionnel
In a commensurate manner.

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ [ˈkʰɑmɛnt] [ˈkʰɒm.ɛnt] n
commentaire
spoken remark
programming: remark not affecting behavior

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ [ˈkʰɑmɛnt] [ˈkʰɒm.ɛnt] v
commenter
to remark
programming: to insert comments

comment out v
commenter
disable a section of source code

commentation n
commentarisation
utilization of comments in a source code
commentation
act or process of commenting

commentative /kəˈmɛntətɪv/ /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtɪv/ adj
commentatif
that occurs outside of the context of the film's action, and therefore cannot be heard by the film's characters

commentator /ˈkɑmənˌteɪtəɹ/ n
commentateur
person who comments

commenter n
commentateur
one who comments

commerce /kəˈmɜːs/ /kəˈmɝs/ /ˈkɑ.mɚs/ /ˈkɒm.əs/ n
commerce
large scale trade
rapports
coitus

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ adj
commercial
of or pertaining to commerce

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ n
publicité
advertisement in a common media format

commercialization /kəˌmɜːrʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
commercialisation
the act of commercializing

commercially adv
commercialement
in a commercial manner

commie /ˈkɑ.mi/ /ˈkɒm.i/ /ˈkɔm.i/ n
coco
communist (pejorative)

comminution /ˌkɑməˈn(j)uʃən/ /ˌkɒmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n/ n
comminution
breaking or grinding up of a material

commiserate /kəˈmɪzəɹeɪt/ v
compatir

commiseration n
commisération
act of commiserating

commissar /ˈkɑ.məˌsɑr/ /ˌkɒmɪ.ˈsɑː/ n
commissaire
(Soviet Union) the head of a commissariat

commissariat n
commissariat
a department of the government of the Soviet Union

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ n
commission
body of officials
commission courtage commission d'agent immobilier
fee charged

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ v
charger missionner
send to do something
commander
order a work of art
mettre en service
put into active service

commissioner /kəˈmɪʃənə/ /kəˈmɪʃənɚ/ n
commissaire
someone commissioned to perform certain duties

commissioning n
mise en service
process

commissure /ˈkɑm.əˌʃʊɹ/ /ˈkɒm.ɪs.jʊə/ n
commissure
point where the upper and lower lips or eyelids join

commit /kəˈmɪt/ n
commit

commit /kəˈmɪt/ v
commettre
to do (something bad); to perpetrate
commettre confier remettre
to entrust; to consign
consigner
to imprison
engager
to pledge or bind; to compromise, expose, or endanger

commit adultery v
commettre un adultère
commit adultery

commit suicide v
se suicider francetélécomer mettre fin à ses jours s'autolyser se brûler la cervelle se buter
to kill oneself

commit to memory /kəˈmɪts tu ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/ v
apprendre par cœur
to learn by heart

commitment /kəˈmɪtmənt/ n
engagement
being bound emotionally/intellectually
promise or agreement to do something in the future

committee [kɑmɪˈtiː] [kɒmɪˈtiː] [kəˈmɪt.i] n
comité commission
group of persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose

commode /kəˈməʊd/ n
commode
low chest of drawers
selle
euphemistic: toilet

commodious /kəˈmoʊdi.əs/ /kəˈməʊdɪəs/ adj
ample logeable spacieux
spacious and convenient
approprié commode convenable
adapted to its use or purpose

commodity /kəˈmɑdəti/ /kəˈmɒdəti/ n
bien de consommation courante
undifferentiated good
marchandise bien produit
anything movable traded

commodore /ˈkɒm.ə.dɔː/ /ˈkɔ.mə.doɹ/ n
commodore
a naval officer

common /ˈkɑ.mən/ /ˈkɒm.ən/ /ˈkɒm.ʌn/ adj
commun
grammar: of the gender resulting from the coalescence of the masculine and feminine genders
commun commune
mutual
usual
found in large numbers or in a large quantity
ordinaire commun
ordinary

common /ˈkɑ.mən/ /ˈkɒm.ən/ /ˈkɒm.ʌn/ n
copropriété espace domanial espace public
tract of land

common ash n
frêne commun
Fraxinus excelsior

common bean n
haricot
plant

common bile duct n
canal cholédoque
bile duct downstream

common buzzard n
buse variable
Buteo buteo

common carp n
carpe commune
species of carp

common chickweed n
mouron des oiseaux morgeline
herb

common cockchafer n
hanneton hanneton commun
Melolontha melolontha

common cold n
rhume
mild infection

common columbine n
ancolie commune
common columbine / Common Columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris

common crane n
grue cendrée
Grus grus

common currency n
monnaie commune monnaie unique
currency that is common to several countries
monnaie courante
common practice, commonplace habit

common dandelion n
pissenlit commun
most common and well-known dandelion

common death adder n
vipère de la mort

common decency n
décence commune décence ordinaire
basic level of politeness

common denominator n
dénominateur commun
common denominator in a category
common denominator in mathematics

common eland n
antilope canna
antelope

common fraction n
fraction d'entiers
fraction with two integers

common gender n
genre commun
a grammatical gender

common good n
bien commun
a good that is rivalrous and nonexcludable
general interest of the population as a whole

common grackle n
quiscale bronzé
Quiscalus quiscula

common green lacewing n
chrysope verte demoiselle aux yeux d'or
a green insect

common greenshank n
chevalier aboyeur
Tringa nebularia

common ground n
terrain d’entente
commonly held beliefs or interests

common ground dove n
colombe à queue noire
Columbina passerina

common gull /ˈkɑːmən ˌɡʌl/ /ˈkɒmən ˌɡʌl/ n
goéland cendré
Larus canus

common hepatica n
anémone hépatique
Hepatica nobilis

common house martin n
hirondelle de fenêtre
Delichon urbicum

common kestrel n
faucon crécerelle
Falco tinnunculus

common kingfisher n
martin-pêcheur d'Europe
Alcedo atthis

common knowledge n
connaissance commune
special kind of knowledge for a group of agents
de notoriété publique
that which is known by most people

common lavender n
lavande officinale lavande vraie
Lavandula angustifolia

common law n
common law
legal system of England and its former colonies
droit commun
law of general application

common linnet n
linotte
a common small bird (Linaria cannabina), of Europe, western Asia and north Africa

common man n
citoyen lambda l'homme de la rue monsieur Tout-le-monde
the average citizen

common minnow n
vairon
a widespread species of minnow

common murre n
guillemot marmette
Uria aalge

common name n
nom vernaculaire
a name by which an organism is known to the general public

common noun n
nom commun nom appellatif
noun that denotes any member or all members of a class

common pochard n
fuligule milouin
Aythya ferina

common purse n
pot commun
a shared or community fund

common purslane n
pourpier
Portulaca oleracea

common quail n
caille
bird in the pheasant family

common raven n
grand corbeau
Corvus corax

common redpoll n
sizerin cabaret sizerin flammé
Acanthis flammea

common redshank n
chevalier gambette
Tringa totanus

common rock thrush n
monticole
Monticola saxatilis

common rosefinch n
roselin cramoisi
Carpodacus erythrinus

common rue n
herbe de grâce herbe de la rue herbe à la belle fille rue des jardiniers rue des jardins rue fétide
Ruta graveolens

common sandpiper n
chevalier guignette
Actitis hypoleucos

common scoter n
macreuse noire
Melanitta nigra

common sense n
bon sens sens commun
ordinary understanding

common shrew n
musaraigne carrelet musaraigne commune
Sorex araneus

common snipe n
bécassine des marais
the species Gallinago gallinago

common sorrel n
oseille commune
Rumex acetosa

common starling n
étourneau commun étourneau sansonnet
Sturnus vulgaris

common swift n
martinet noir
Apus apus

common tern n
sterne pierregarin
Sterna hirundo

common thread n
fil rouge fil conducteur fil d'Ariane
recurring characteristic or theme

common whitefish n
corégone lavaret
Coregonus lavaretus

common whitethroat n
fauvette grisette
Sylvia communis

common yarrow n
achillée millefeuille saigne-nez
Achillea millefolium

common-law marriage n
mariage de droit commun
a marriage based on the duration of cohabitation rather than formal ceremony

commonality /kɒməˈnalɪti/ n
communité
such shared characteristic

commoner /ˈkɑ.mə.nɚ/ /ˈkɒm.ə.nə(ɹ)/ n
homme du peuple plébéien roturier
member of the common people

commonly /ˈkɑmənli/ /ˈkɒmənli/ adv
fréquemment
as a rule; usually

commonplace /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ adj
banal ordinaire
ordinary

commonplace /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ n
lieu commun
platitude or cliché

commons /ˈkɑmənz/ /ˈkɒmənz/ n
communs

commonwealth /ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/ n
communauté richesse commune
form of government

communal /kəˈmju.nəl/ /kəˈmjuː.nəl/ /kəˈmjʉː.nəl/ /ˈkɒm.jə.nəl/ /ˈkɔm.jə.nəl/ adj
commun
shared by a community; public
communautaire
pertaining to a community

commune /ˈkɑmjuːn/ /ˈkɒmjuːn/ n
commune
local political division in many European countries

communicability n
communicabilité
quality of being communicable

communicable adj
communicable communiquable
able to be transmitted between people or species

communicant /kəˈmjuːnɪkənt/ n
communiant communiante
person who receives Communion

communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ v
communier
to receive or take part in Holy Communion
communiquer
to express or convey ideas, either through verbal or nonverbal means
to impart information or knowledge of; to make known, to tell
to share (in); to have in common, to partake of

communicating vessel n
vase communicant
a system of containers

communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
communication
concept of exchanging information
act or fact of communicating anything
instance of data transfer
connection between tissues
body of data exchange
passageway or opening
communication message
a message

communicational adj
communicationnel
relating to communications

communicator n
communicateur communicatrice
one who communicates

communion /kəˈmjuːnjən/ n
communion
a joining together of minds or spirits

communion wafer n
hostie oublie
sacramental bread

communiqué /kəˌmjuːn.ɪˈkeɪ/ n
communiqué
official announcement

communism [ˈkɑ.mju.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɒm.ju.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɔm.jə.nɪ.zm̩] n
communisme
ideology/philosophy
society

communist /ˈkɑ.mju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ adj
communiste
of or relating to communism

communist /ˈkɑ.mju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ n
communiste
person who follows a communist philosophy

communitarianism n
communautarisme
doctrine opposing execessive individualism

community /k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ti/ /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/ [k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ɾi] n
communauté
group sharing a common understanding
residential or religious collective
(ecology) group of interdependent organisms
condition of having certain attitudes and interests in common

community policeman n
agent de quartier îlotier

community service n
travail d'intérêt général travaux communautaires
alternative penalty

community spirit n
esprit communautaire
willingness to do deeds which benefit the community at large

communize v
communiser
To impose Communist ideals upon

commutative adj
abélien abélienne commutatif commutative

commutativity n
commutativité
mathematics, physics: The state of being commutative.

commute /kəˈmjuːt/ v
commuter
math: to be commutative
faire la navette
to regularly travel to and from work, school etc.

commuter /kəˈmjuːtɚ/ n
navetteur pendulaire
a person who regularly travels to and from work and home

commuter rail n
train de banlieue
railway

comorbidity /ˌkəʊmɔː(ɹ)ˈbɪdɪti/ n
comorbidité
presence of one or more disorders

comp /kɒmp/ n
compil' compile
clipping of compilation
ordi
clipping of computer

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ adj
compact
topological sense
closely packed
having all necessary features fitting neatly into a small space

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ n
poudrier
small, slim folding case, often holding a mirror

compact disc n
disque compact CD
optical disc used to store data

compact fluorescent lamp n
lampe fluo-compacte lampe fluorescente
type of fluorescent lamp

compactness n
compacité
state of being compact

compactor /kɑmˈpæktɚ/ /kɒmˈpæktə/ n
compacteur
A Material-reducing Machine

companion /kəmˈpænjən/ n
compagnon compagne
someone with whom one spends time or keeps company

companion animal n
animal de compagnie
pet

companionship /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/ n
camaraderie
state of having or being a companion

company /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/ n
compagnie
social visitors
compagnie entreprise
companionship
group of individuals with a common purpose
military unit
in non-legal context, any business, without respect to incorporation
compagnie entreprise société firme
in legal context, a corporation

company car n
voiture de fonction voiture de société
car for business and personal use

comparability /kəmˌpæɹəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌkɒmp(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/ n
comparabilité
quality of being comparable

comparable /kəmˈpæɹəbl̩/ /kəmˈpɛɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɑmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɒmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
comparable
able to be compared

comparatist n
comparatiste
a person who carries out a comparative study

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
comparatif
of or relating to comparison
using comparison as a method of study
relative

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ n
comparatif
grammatical construction
word in comparative form

comparative advantage n
avantage comparatif
the ability to produce a particular good at a lower relative opportunity cost than another producer

comparative anatomy n
anatomie comparée
the study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of organisms

comparative linguist n
linguiste comparatif
linguist whose field is comparative linguistics

comparative linguistics n
linguistique comparée
a branch of historical linguistics that is concerned with comparing languages

comparative literature n
littérature comparée
academic field dealing with the study of literature

comparative method n
méthode comparative
technique for studying the development of languages

comparator n
comparateur
computing: application that compares prices
device for comparing a physical property of two objects

compare /kəmˈpɛə/ /kəmˈpɛɚ/ [kəmˈpeə] [kəmˈpeɚ] [kəmˈpeɹ] [kəmˈpɛə] [kəmˈpɛɚ] [kəmˈpɛɹ] [kəmˈpɛː] v
comparer
to assess the similarities between two things or between one thing and another

comparison /kəmˈpæɹɪsən/ /kəmˈpɛɹɪsən/ n
comparaison
act of comparing or the state of being compared
evaluation of the similarities and differences of two (or more) things
state of being similar or alike
degrés de comparaison comparaison
ability of adjectives and adverbs to form three degrees

compartment /kəmˈpɑɹtmənt/ /kəmˈpɑːtmənt/ n
compartiment
chamber
part into which an area is subdivided
terrasse
heraldry: mound beneath the shield

compass /ˈkʌmpəs/ n
ambitus
range of notes of a musical instrument or voice
boussole compas
instrument to determine cardinal directions
étendue portée
area

compass point n
point cardinal
any of the horizontal directions indicated on a compass

compass rose n
rose des vents
a circle indicating directions

compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ n
compassion
deep awareness of the suffering of another

compassionate /kəmˈpæʃəneɪt/ /kəmˈpæʃənət/ adj
compatissant
having, feeling or showing compassion

compatibility /kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [kəmˌpæɾ.əˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] n
compatibilité
capability to exist without mutual interference

compatible /kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/ [km̩ˈpæt.ə.bl̩] adj
compatible
capable of easy interaction
able to get along well

compatriot /kəmˈpeɪtɹi.ət/ /kəmˈpætɹi.ət/ n
compatriote
somebody from one's own country

compel /kəmˈpɛl/ v
contraindre
forcer contraindre
force, constrain or coerce
obliger
exact by force

compendium n
compendium recueil
short, complete summary

compensable adj
compensable
able to be compensated

compensate /ˈkɑm.pənˌseɪt/ /ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt/ /ˈkɒm.pɛn.seɪt/ /ˈkɔm.penˌsæɪt/ v
compenser
to make up for; to do something in place of something else; to correct or fill

compensation /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒm.pɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔm.penˈsæɪ.ʃən/ n
compensation
act or principle of compensating
that which constitutes, or is regarded as, an equivalent
extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors
compensation contrepartie
equivalent stipulated for in contracts for the sale of real estate
indemnisation dédommagement émolument
recompense or reward for service

compensatory lengthening /kɒmpɛnˈseɪtəɹi ˈlɛŋ(k)θ(ə)nɪŋ/ /kɒmˈpɛnsətəɹi-/ /kəmˈpɛnsəˌtɔɹi ˈlɛŋ(k)θənɪŋ/ n
allongement compensatoire
lengthening of a vowel sound which occurs when a following consonant is lost

compersion /kəmˈpɜːʒən/ /kəmˈpɝʒən/ n
compersion
joy about partner's relation with another

compete /kəm.ˈpiːt/ v
rivaliser concourir
to contend

competence /ˈkɒmpətəns/ n
compétence
the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.
the quality or state of being competent for a general role.

competency /ˈkɑm.pə.tən.si/ /ˈkɒm.pə.tən.si/ n
compétence
linguistics: implicit knowledge of a language’s structure

competent /ˈkɒmpətənt/ adj
compétent
law: having jurisdiction or authority
skilled

competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ n
compétition concours
contest for a prize or award
concurrence compétition
action of competing

competitive /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/ adj
compétitif
biochemistry: inhibiting an enzyme

competitive advantage n
avantage compétitif avantage concurrentiel
attribute

competitiveness /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvnəs/ n
compétitivité
state of being competitive

competitor /kəm.ˈpɛt.ɪ.təɹ/ n
concurrent concurrente compétiteur compétitrice
person against whom one is competing

compilate /ˈkʌmpaɪleɪt/ v
compiler
produce executable
assemble from a collection

compilation /kɑmpɪˈleɪʃən/ /kɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/ n
compilation
act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources
that which is compiled
translation of source code into object code by a compiler

compile /kəmˈpaɪl/ /kəmˈpɑɪl/ v
compiler
produce executable
assemble from a collection

compiler /kəmˈpaɪlə/ /kəmˈpaɪlɚ/ n
compilateur
computer program
compilateur compilatrice
a person who compiles

complacency /kəmˈpleɪsənˌsiː/ n
complaisance
instance of self-satisfaction
suffisance
feeling of self-satisfaction

complacent /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ adj
suffisant
uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements

complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ v
porter plainte
to make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge
se plaindre
to express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment

complainant /kəmˈpleɪnənt/ n
plaignant
plaintiff

complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/ n
plainte
legal: in a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff
bodily disorder or disease; the symptom of such a disorder
plainte réclamation
grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern; the act of complaining
porter plainte
criminal law: preliminary charge or accusation made by one person against another

complaisant /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ /kəmˈpleɪzənt/ adj
complaisant
willing to do what pleases others

complement /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmpləmənt/ n
complète
something which complements

complement /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmpləmənt/ v
complémenter
to provide what the partner lacks and lack what the partner provides
compléter
to complete

complementarity /ˌkɒmpləmɛnˈtæɹɪti/ /ˌkɒmpləmɛnˈtɛəɹɪti/ n
complémentarité
state of being complementary

complementary /ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
complémentaire
acting as a complement

complementary angles n
angle complémentaire
pair of angles

complementary distribution n
distribution complémentaire
distribution of phones

complemented class n
classe complémentée

complementizer n
complémenteur
form of subordinate conjunction

complete /kɒmˈpliːt/ /kəmˈpliːt/ adj
complet complète
with everything included
complète
of metric space: such that every Cauchy sequence converges in it

complete /kɒmˈpliːt/ /kəmˈpliːt/ v
compléter
to make whole or entire
terminer achever accomplir
to finish

completed /kəmˈpliːtɪd/ adj
accompli terminé
finished

completely /kəmˈpliːtli/ adv
complètement
in a complete manner
to the fullest extent or degree

completeness n
complétude
state or condition of being complete

completion /kəmˈpliːʃən/ n
achèvement
making complete; conclusion
exécution
law: conclusion of an act of conveyancing

completist /kəmˈpliːtɪst/ n
complétiste
collector who strives to obtain a complete collection

complex /kɑmˈplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ adj
complexe
intricate
in mathematics
not simple or straightforward

complex /kɑmˈplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ n
complexe
collection of buildings
in chemistry
psychologically based dislike or fear

complex analysis n
analyse complexe
the branch of mathematics that studies holomorphic functions

complex number n
nombre complexe
number of the form a + bi

complex plane n
plan complexe

complex sentence n
phrase complexe
sentence containing one independent clause and a dependent clause

complexify v
complexifier
make something more complex

complexion /kəmˈplɛkʃən/ n
teint complexion
appearance of the skin on the face

complexity /kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/ n
complexité
the state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement
that which is complex; intricacy; complication

compliance /kəmˈplaɪəns/ n
acquiescement conformité
act of complying
conformisme
tendency of conforming with others
conformité
state of being compliant
observance
medical: accuracy with which a patient follows an agreed treatment plan

compliant /kəmˈplaɪənt/ /kəmˈplʌɪənt/ adj
conforme
compatible with or following guidelines
obéissant accommodant docile
willing to comply

complicate /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkət/ v
compliquer
to combine intricately

complicated /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ adj
compliqué alambiqué
difficult or convoluted

complication n
complication
(medicine)
act of complicating

complicit /kəmˈplɪs.ɪt/ adj
complice
associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature

complicity n
complicité
The state of being complicit

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ n
compliment
expression of praise, congratulation or respect

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ v
complimenter faire des compliments faire un compliment
to pay a compliment; to express a favorable opinion

complimentary /ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
flatteur laudatif
in the nature of a compliment
gratuit

compliments of the house phraseologicalUnit
[[c']]est la maison qui offre

compline /ˈkɑmplɪn/ /ˈkɒmplɪn/ n
complies
last of the canonical hours

comply /kəmˈplaɪ/ v
acquiescer respecter se conformer
to yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree

component /kʌmˈpoʊnənt/ n
composant
smaller, self-contained part of larger entity

comport /kəmˈpɔː(ɹ)t/ v
s'accorder avec se conformer à se mettre d'accord tomber d'accord être en agrément avec
to be in agreement
se comporter se conduire se tenir
to behave (usually reflexive)

comportment /kəmˈpɔɹt.mənt/ n
comportement

compose /kəmˈpoʊz/ /kəmˈpəʊz/ v
composer
to make something by merging parts
to construct by mental labor; to think up
to make up the whole; to constitute

composed /kəmˈpoʊzd/ /kəmˈpəʊzd/ adj
calme posé
showing composure

composer /kəmˈpoʊzəɹ/ /kəmˈpəʊzə/ n
compositeur compositrice compositeur de musique compositrice de musique
one who composes music

composing stick n
composteur
A device used to hold printing type as it is being selected

composite /kəmˈpɑzɪt/ /ˈkɒmpəzɪt/ adj
combiné composé

composite /kəmˈpɑzɪt/ /ˈkɒmpəzɪt/ n
composite

composite /kəmˈpɑzɪt/ /ˈkɒmpəzɪt/ v
composer
to make a composite

composite bow n
arc composite
bow made from horn, wood and sinew

composite key n
clé composite

composite particle n
particule composite
subatomic particle

composition /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
composition
general makeup of something
mixture or compound
proportion of different parts to make a whole
Object-oriented programming
composition œuvre
work of music, literature or art

composition algebra n
algèbre de composition
type of nonassociative algebra

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ n
compost
decayed remains of organic matter

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ v
composter
to produce compost

composure /kəmˈpoʊʒɚ/ /kəmˈpəʊʒə/ n
contenance calme quiétude
calmness of mind or matter, self-possession

compote /ˈkɑmpoʊt/ /ˈkɒmpɒt/ /ˈkɒmpəʊt/ n
compote
fruit dessert

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ adj
composé
composed of elements

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
composé
anything made by combining several things
composé combinaison
chemistry: substance made by chemical combination of elements

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
complexe
enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined
group of buildings for the same purpose

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ v
composer
to put together

compound bow n
arc à poulies

compound butter n
beurre composé
mixture

compound interest n
intérêts composés
interest calculated on principal plus any unpaid interest

compound interval n
intervalle composé

compound key n
clé composée

compound sentence n
phrase complexe
a sentence that has two or more independent clauses, joined by a conjunction and/or punctuation.

compound word n
mot composé
word composed of others

comprachico n
comprachico

comprador bourgeoisie /ˈkɒmpɹədɔː(ɹ) ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ n
comprador
section of an indigenous middle class

comprehend /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ v
comprendre
to understand
to cover

comprehensibility n
compréhensibilité
The property of being understandable

comprehensible /kɒmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ adj
compréhensible
able to be comprehended

comprehension /ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /ˌkɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /ˌkɔmpɹɪˈhenʃn̩/ n
compréhension entendement
thorough understanding

comprehensive /ˌkɑːm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/ /ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv/ adj
complet exhaustif
broadly or completely covering

comprehensive school n
école moyenne
normal secondary school, accepting pupils of all abilities

compress /ˈkɑmpɹɛs/ /ˈkɒmpɹɛs/ n
compresse
cloth used to dress or apply pressure to wounds

compress /kəmˈpɹɛs/ v
compresser comprimer
to encode digital information into less bits
comprimer
to press together into a smaller space
comprimer condenser

compressed air n
air comprimé
air increased in pressure

compressibility n
compressibilité

compression /kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/ n
compression
(computing) the process by which data is compressed
the act of compressing
the cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed
(music) the electronic process by which any sound's gain is automatically controlled
compression concision réduction

compressor n
compresseur
device that produces pressure
device that reduces the range of an audio signal

comprise /kəmˈpɹaɪz/ v
comprendre
include
comprendre contenir
be made up of
être composé de
compose

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɔmpɹəˌmɑɪz/ n
compromis concession
settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɔmpɹəˌmɑɪz/ v
compromettre
to breach a security system

compromissorial adj
compromissoire
relating to compromise

comprovincial adj
comprovincial
of or pertaining to the same province

comprovincial n
comprovincial
person of the same province

compulsorily adv
compulsivement
in a compulsory manner

compulsory /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ adj
obligatoire
mandatory

compulsory acquisition n
expropriation expropriation pour cause d'utilité publique
government's right to expropriate private land

compulsory education n
enseignement obligatoire obligation scolaire
period of time in a child's life during which the child must receive schooling

compulsory purchase n
expropriation expropriation pour cause d'utilité publique
government's right to expropriate private land

compunction /kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/ n
componction remords scrupule
pricking of conscience

computability n
calculabilité
property of being computable

computation /ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃən/ n
calcul
the act or process of computing
résultat
the result of computation

computational adj
computationnel informatique
of or relating to computation

computational linguistics n
linguistique informatique
interdisciplinary field dealing with the statistical and/or rule-based modeling of natural language from a computational perspective

computational number theory pn
théorie algorithmique des nombres théorie calculatoire des nombres
field of study dealing with computational methods in number theory

computative adj
computatif

compute /kəmˈpjuːt/ v
calculer computer
to reckon or calculate

computer /kəmˈpjutəɹ/ /kəmˈpjuːtə/ [kəmˈpʰjuɾəɹ] n
ordinateur
programmable electronic device

computer architecture n
architecture des ordinateurs
conceptual structure
science

computer engineering n
génie informatique ingénierie informatique
branch of engineering

computer game /ˈkəmˈpjuːtəˌɡeɪm/ n
jeu informatique jeu vidéo
electronic game

computer graphics n
infographie
representation and manipulation of pictures by computer

computer language n
langage informatique
language associated with computers

computer literacy /kəmˌpjutəɹ ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəsi/ /kəmˌpjuːtə ˈlɪt(ə)rəsi/ [-ɾ(ə)ɹə-] n
alphabétisme informatique
ability to operate a personal computer

computer network n
réseau informatique

computer program n
logiciel
software

computer science n
informatique
study of computers and their architecture

computer scientist n
informaticien
one who studies or practises computer science

computer security n
sécurité informatique
branch of computer science

computer system n
système informatique
system for computing

computer virus n
virus informatique
computer virus

computer-aided design /ˈkəmˈpjuːtəˌeɪˈdɪdˌdɪˈzʌɪn/ n
conception assistée par ordinateur
process of design using computers

computerization /kəmˌpjuːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
informatisation
the act of computerizing

computerize v
informatiser
equip with a computer or a computer system

computing /kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/ n
informatique
the study, field of computers and computer programming
utilisation d'un ordinateur
action of using a computer

comrade /-ɹeːd/ /ˈkɑmɹæd/ /ˈkɑmɹəd/ /ˈkɒmɹeɪd/ /ˈkʊmɹeɪd/ /ˈkʌmɹeɪd/ n
camarade
fellow socialist or communist
title used in leftist circles
companion in battle, fellow soldier
mate, companion, or associate

comradeship n
camaraderie
the company of others

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ n
inconvénient contre inconvénients
disadvantage of something
taulard
a convicted criminal, a convict
arnaque duperie escroquerie
a fraud

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ v
escroquer duper
to trick or defraud, usually for personal gain

con artist n
arnaqueur arnaqueuse escroc
scam operator, conman

con game n
abus de confiance
malicious breach of trust

concatemer n
concatémère

concatenate /kənˈkæ.tə.neɪt/ v
concaténer
computing: to join two strings together
concaténer enchaîner
link together

concatenation /kɑn.ˌkæt.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kən.ˌkæt.ə.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
concaténation
programming: joining two or more character strings
programming: result of joining two or more character strings
enchaînement
series of links united

concave /kɑnˈkeɪv/ /kɒnˈkeɪv/ /kənˈkeɪv/ /ˈkɑn.keɪv/ /ˈkɒn.keɪv/ adj
concave
curved inward

concavity /kəŋkævɪti/ n
concavité
the state of being concave

conceal /kənˈsil/ /kənˈsiːl/ v
cacher dissimuler
to hide something

concealer n
correcteur
cosmetic

concealment /kənˈsiːlmənt/ n
dissimulation
(military) protection from observation or surveillance
The practice of keeping secrets
the condition of being hidden or concealed

concede /kənˈsid/ /kənˈsiːd/ [kənˈsɪid] v
admettre concéder céder
to yield or suffer; to surrender
admettre concéder reconnaître
to admit to be true
concéder
to grant, as a right or privilege
(sports) to have a point scored against
céder
to yield or make concession

conceit /kənˈsiːt/ n
concept
ingenious expression or metaphorical idea as a literary device
vanité orgueil
overly high self-esteem

conceited adj
narcissique orgueilleux prétentieux vaniteux
prétentieux vaniteux
having an excessively favorable opinion of oneself
vaniteux suffisant orgueilleux prétentieux vain
vain and egotistic

conceitedly adv
frivolement
in a conceited or egotistical manner

conceivable /kənˈsiːvəbl̩/ adj
imaginable pensable concevable
capable of being conceived or imagined; possible; credible; thinkable

conceive /kənˈsiːv/ v
concevoir
to develop an idea
concevoir tomber enceinte
to become pregnant

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ n
concentré
A substance that is in a condensed form

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ v
concentrer
bring to, or direct toward, a common center
focus one's thought or attention
increase the strength and diminish the bulk of, as of a liquid or an ore
approach or meet in a common center

concentrated /ˈkɑnsəntɹeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɒnsəntɹeɪtɪd/ adj
concentré
not dilute

concentration /ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
concentration
proportion of substance in a mixture
act or process of concentrating
chemistry: amount of solute present in a solution
act or process of reducing the volume of a liquid

concentration camp n
camp de concentration
camp where large numbers of persons are detained

concentric adj
concentrique
having a common center

concentricity n
concentricité
condition of being concentric

concept /ˈkɑn.sɛpt/ /ˈkɒn.sɛpt/ n
concept notion
something understood and retained in the mind

concept album n
album-concept
album

conception /kənˈsɛpʃən/ n
conception
an image, idea, or notion formed in the mind
initiation of an embryonic animal life

conceptual /kənˈsep.t͡ʃʉ.əl/ /kənˈsɛp.tjʊəl/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃu.əl/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃʊəl/ adj
conceptuel
of, or relating to concepts or mental conception; existing in the imagination

conceptual art n
art conceptuel
genre of art

conceptualisation n
conceptualisation
the act of conceptualising, or something conceptualised

conceptualize v
conceptualiser

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ n
souci inquiétude
that which affects one’s welfare or happiness
souci préoccupation soin
the expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ v
concerner interesser toucher
to be of importance to
préoccuper inquiéter
to make somebody worried

concerned /kənˈsɜːnd/ /kənˈsɝnd/ adj
impliqué
involved or responsible
inquiet préoccupé
showing concern

concerning /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ preposition
au sujet de quant à à propos de
regarding

concert /kənˈsɜːt/ /kənˈsɝt/ /ˈkɑnsɚt/ /ˈkɒnsət/ n
concert
a musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part
musical accordance or harmony
agreement in a design or plan

concert hall n
salle de concert
building

concertation n
concertation
form of dialogue and co-decision

concertina /ˌkɑnsɚˈtinə/ /ˌkɒnsəˈtiːnə/ n
accordéon
the musical instrument

concertmaster n
premier violon
the first violin in a symphony orchestra

concerto /kənˈt͡ʃɛɹtoʊ/ n
concerto
a piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra

concession /kənˈsɛʃən/ n
concession
any admission of the validity of a point; instance of this
admission of defeat
grant of land for a specified purpose

conch /kɒnt͡ʃ/ /kɒŋk/ n
conque
marine mollusc
shell of this sea animal

concher n
conche
machine

conchology /kɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ n
conchyliologie
study of molluscs

concierge /ˌkɑn.siˈɛɹʒ/ /ˌkɒn.siˈɛə̯ʒ/ n
concierge
one who attends to the wishes of hotel guests
concierge gardien
one who attends to the maintenance of a building and provides services to its tenants and guests

conciliatory /kənˈsɪl.i.əˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
accommodant
willing to conciliate

concise /kənˈsaɪs/ adj
concis
brief and precise

concisely adv
concisément
in a concise manner

conciseness /kənˈsaɪsnəs/ n
concision
property of being concise

conclave /kɒn.ˈkleɪv/ /ˈkɑn.kleɪv/ n
conclave
group of cardinals
set of apartments within which the cardinals are secluded

conclavist n
conclaviste
personal aide of a cardinal at a papal conclave

conclude /kən.ˈkluːd/ v
conclure
to end

conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/ n
conclusion
outcome
decision, judgment
of a syllogism
conclusion fin
end, final part

conclusive /kənˈkluːsɪv/ /kəŋˈkluːsɪv/ adj
concluant
decisive
conclusif
pertaining to a conclusion

concoct /kənˈkɒkt/ [kʰəŋˈkʰɒkt] v
concocter

concomitance n
concomitance
occurrence or existence together

concomitant /kənˈkɑːmətənt/ /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/ adj
concomitant
following as a consequence

concord /ˈkɒn.kɔɹd/ /ˈkɒŋ.kɔɹd/ n
concorde
A state of agreement; harmony; union

concordant /kəŋˈkɔː(ɹ)dənt/ adj
concordant
agreeing, correspondent, harmonious

concordat /kənˈkɔːdæt/ n
concordat
agreement

concourse /ˈkɒŋkɔː(ɹ)s/ n
hall
a large open space in a building where people can gather

concrescence n
concrescence
a growing together and merging of like or unlike separate parts or particles
the growing together and merging of like or unlike separate parts or particles

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ adj
concret
particular, perceivable, real
not abstract
de béton béton
made of concrete

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ n
béton
building material

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ v
bétonner
cover with concrete
concrétiser concréter
solidify, become concrete (actual, real)

concrete class n
classe concrète
in software - a class that can be instantiated

concrete interface n
interface concrète
an interface that has a one-to-many relation

concrete method n
méthode concrète
a method of a concrete class

concrete noun n
nom concret
noun that denotes a tangible thing

concrete number n
nombre concret
number used in application to a thing

concretely adv
concrètement
in a concrete manner

concretism n
concrétisme
abstractionist movement

concretization n
concrétisation
process of concretizing; result of this

concretize v
concrétiser
to make substantial, real, or tangible

concubine /ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪn/ n
concubine
a woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife

concupiscence /kənˈkjuːpɪsəns/ n
concupiscence
Ardent desire

concur /kəŋˈkɜː/ /kəŋˈkɝ/ v
convenir
To meet in the same point
être d'accord
To unite or agree

concurrent /kɒŋˈkʌɹənt/ /kəŋˈkɝɹənt/ /kəŋˈkʌɹənt/ adj
contemporain
belonging to the same period; contemporary
parallèle
involving more than one thread of computation
simultané concomitant
happening at the same time; simultaneous

concussion /kənˈkʌʃn̩/ /kənˈkʌʃən/ n
choc
violent collision or shock
commotion cérébrale commotion
injury

condemn /kənˈdɛm/ /kənˈdɪm/ v
condamner
to confer eternal divine punishment upon
to scold sharply
to adjudge as unfit for habitation
déclarer coupable
to pronounce guilty

condemnation /ˌkɑndəmˈneɪʃən/ /ˌkɒndəmˈneɪʃən/ /ˌkɒndɛmˈneɪʃən/ n
condamnation
act of condemning or pronouncing to be wrong
act of judicially condemning, or adjudging guilty

condemned /kənˈdɛmd/ adj
condamné
having been sharply scolded
having received a curse to be doomed to suffer eternally

condemned /kənˈdɛmd/ n
condamné condamnée
person sentenced to death

condensate /ˈkɒndənseɪt/ /ˈkɒndənsət/ n
condensat
product of condensation

condensation /ˌkɑn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ n
condensation
the act or process
physics: conversion of a gas to a liquid
condensation déshydratation
chemistry, the reaction of two substances with the simultaneous loss of water

condense /kənˈdɛns/ v
condenser
to transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state
to concentrate toward the essence
se condenser
to be transformed from a gaseous state into a liquid state

condensed milk n
lait concentré sucré lait condensé
milk that has been reduced to syrup

condenser n
condenseur
device designed to condense a gas into a liquid

condescending /ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˈkɔnˌdi.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/ adj
condescendant
assuming a tone of superiority or a patronizing attitude

condescension /kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/ /kɒndiˈsɛnʃən/ n
condescendance
act of condescending

condign /kənˈdaɪn/ adj
condigne
fitting

condiment /ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/ n
condiment
something used to enhance flavor

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ n
condition
logical clause or phrase
health status of a patient
requirement or requisite
clause in a contract or agreement

condition precedent n
condition suspensive

condition subsequent n
condition résolutoire
condition

conditional /kənˈdɪʃ.nəl/ /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ adj
conditionnel
limited by a condition

conditional /kənˈdɪʃ.nəl/ /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ n
conditionnel
grammar: mode/mood

conditional perfect n
conditionnel passé
grammatical tense

conditionality n
conditionnalité
state of being subject to conditions

conditionally /kənˈdɪʃənəli/ adv
conditionnellement
under specified conditions

conditioned reflex n
réflexe conditionnel
response acquired by operant conditioning

conditioner n
conditionneur
anything that improves the condition of something
entraîneur
someone who trains athletes

conditioning /kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/ n
conditionnement
process of modifying a person's behaviour

condolence /kənˈdoʊləns/ /ˈkɒndələns/ n
condoléances
sympathy when someone has died
réconfort
comfort, support or sympathy

condolences /kənˈdoʊlənsəz/ /ˈkɒndələnsəz/ interjection
mes condoléances toutes mes condoléances
funeral expression

condom /ˈkɑn.dəm/ /ˈkɒn.dɒm/ /ˈkɒn.dəm/ /ˈkʌn.dəm/ n
préservatif capote capote anglaise condom
flexible sleeve worn on the penis

condominium /kɑn.dəˈmɪn.i.əm/ /kɒn.dəˈmɪn.ɪ.əm/ n
copropriété
building in which each unit is owned by an individual, but the grounds is owned jointly
copropriété propriété par étages
the system of ownership by which such condominiums operate

condone /kənˈdoʊn/ /kənˈdəʊn/ v
autoriser permettre tolérer
to allow
pardonner
to forgive marital infidelity
pardonner tolérer
to forgive

condor /ˈkɒndɔː(ɹ)/ n
condor
California condor

conducive /kənˈdjuːsɪv/ /kənˈdusɪv/ adj
favorable
tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ n
conduite comportement
manner of guiding or carrying oneself

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ v
conduire mener
to carry out
se comporter
reflexively: behave

conductance n
conductance
measure of the ability to conduct electricity

conductimetry n
conductimétrie
the measurement of the conductance of a solution, especially during a reaction or titration

conduction /kənˈdʌkʃən/ n
conduction
conveying of heat or electricity through material

conductive /kənˈdʌktɪv/ adj
conducteur
able to conduct electrical current or heat

conductivity n
conductivité
ability to conduct
reciprocal of resistivity

conductor /kənˈdʌktɚ/ n
chef d'orchestre
person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble
conducteur
something which can transmit electricity, heat, light or sound
contrôleur poinçonneur
person who takes tickets on public transportation

conduit /ˈkɑnd(j)ʊɪt/ /ˈkɑndɪt/ /ˈkɒnd(j)ʊɪt/ /ˈkɒndɪt/ /ˈkɒndʒʊɪt/ n
canal
A means by which something is transmitted

condylar /ˈkɑn.də.lɚ/ /ˈkɒn.də.lə/ adj
condylaire condylien
relating to or resembling a condyle

condyle /ˈkɒndaɪl/ /ˈkɒndɪl/ n
condyle
prominence on a bone

condyloma n
condylome
wart or similar growth in the genital area

cone /ˈkoʊn/ /ˈkəʊn/ n
cône
solid of revolution
anything shaped like a cone
photosensitive cell in retina
cône pomme de pin pive
fruit of conifers
surface conique cône
surface of revolution

confabulate /kənˈfæbjʊleɪt/ v
confabuler
to fabricate memories in order to fill gaps in one's memory

confection /kənˈfɛkʃən/ n
bonbon confection
food item

confectioner n
confiseur confiseuse
manufacturer of or dealer in confections

confectioner's cream n
crème pâtissière
cream used by confectioners

confectionery /kənˈfɛkʃənəɹi/ /kənˈfɛkʃənɹi/ n
confiserie
business of manufacturing confectionery
confiserie sucreries
sweet foodstuffs (collectively)

confederacy /kənˈfɛdəɹəsi/ n
confédération
an alliance

confederal adj
confédéral
of, pertaining to, or being a confederation

confederate /kənˈfɛdəɹeɪt/ /kənˈfɛdəɹət/ n
confédéré confédérée
a member of a confederacy

confederation /kənfɛdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
confédération
union or alliance of states

confer /kənˈfɜː/ /kənˈfʌɹ/ [kʰə̥ɱˈfɚ] v
conférer accorder décerner
to bestow

conferee n
participant à une conférence
a person who participates in a conference

conference /ˈkɑnf(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈkɒnf(ə)ɹəns/ [ˈkʰɑɱ.fɹn̩s] [ˈkʰɑɱ.fɹəns] n
conférence
a meeting of people

conference interpreter n
interprète de conférence

conference interpreting n
interprétation de conférence

conferencier n
conférencier conférencière
a person who organizes a conference, or is a leading member of one

conferva /kənˈfɜːvə/ n
conferve
conferva

confess /kənˈfɛs/ v
avouer confesser
to admit to the truth
confesser
to acknowledge faith in
to disclose everything to a Catholic priest

confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ n
confession aveu
disclosure of one's sins to a priest
open admittance

confessional /kənˈfɛʃənəl/ n
confessionnal
small room where confession is performed

confessional chair n
confessional
chair in a church or chapel

confessor /kənˈfɛsə/ /kənˈfɛsɚ/ /ˈkɒnfɛs(ɔ)ə/ /ˈkɒnfɛsɔː/ n
confesseur
priest who hears confession

confetti /kənˈfɛt.i/ n
confetti
small pieces of colored paper generally thrown about at festive occasions

confidant /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dɑnt/ /ˈkɒn.fɪˌdænt/ /ˌkɒn.fɪˈdænt/ n
confident confidente
person in whom one can confide

confide /kənˈfaɪd/ v
confier
intransitive: to take (someone) into one's confidence
to say (something) in confidence
faire confiance
to trust, have faith in

confidence /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/ n
assurance confiance en soi
self-assurance
confiance
quality of trusting
expression or feeling of certainty
confidence
information held in secret

confidence interval n
intervalle de confiance
a particular kind of interval estimate of a population parameter

confident /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dənt/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ [ˈkʰɑɱ.fə.dn̩t] [ˈkʰɒɱ.fə.dn̩t] adj
confiant assuré sûr
being very sure of or positive about something

confidential /ˌkɑːnfɪˈdɛnʃl/ adj
confidentiel
meant to be kept secret within a certain circle

confidential informant /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɛnʃəl ɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)mənt/ n
indic indic’
person who secretly provides information to the police

confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/ /ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/ adv
candidement confidemment
in a confident manner

configuration /kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/ /kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/ /kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹæɪ̯.ʃən/ n
configuration
relative disposition
arrangement of electrons

configure /kənˈfɪɡ(j)ɚ/ /kənˈfɪɡə(ɹ)/ v
configurer
to set up or arrange something

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ n
limite
limit

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ v
confiner
to restrict; to keep within bounds

confined /kənˈfaɪnd/ adj
emprisonné enfermé
not free to move

confinement /kənˈfaɪnmənt/ n
confinement
state of being confined

confines /kənˈfaɪnz/ /ˈkɑnfaɪnz/ /ˈkɒnfaɪnz/ n
confins
borders or limits of an area

confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ /kənˈfɝm/ v
confirmer
to assure

confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkʰɑɱ.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkʰɒɱ.fəˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] n
confirmation
Christian ceremony or sacrament
indicator
confirmation vérification
verification

confirmed bachelor n
célibataire endurci
any man uninterested in committed relationships

confiscate v
confisquer
take possession of by authority

confiscation n
confiscation
the act or process of confiscating an item from public use; expropriation

confiture /ˈkɑnfɪt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkɒnfɪtjʊə(ɹ)/ n
confiture
a preserve or candied fruit

conflagration /ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
conflagration incendie
a large, ferocious, and destructive fire

conflate /kɒnˈfleɪt/ /kənˈfleɪt/ v
confondre
to fail to properly distinguish things or keep them separate; mistakenly treat them as equivalent
fusionner amalgamer assembler confondre
to fuse into a single entity

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ n
conflit
clash or disagreement
conflit incompatibilité
incompatibility

conflict of interest n
conflit d'intérêts
conflicting interest in position of trust

confluence /kənˈflu.əns/ /ˈkɑnˌflu.əns/ /ˈkɒn.flu.əns/ n
confluent confluence
point where two rivers or streams meet
confluent convergence
convergence or combination

confocal adj
confocal
Having the same foci

conform /kənˈfɔɹm/ /kənˈfɔːm/ v
s'aligner
to act in accordance with expectations; behave in the manner of others
se conformer
to be in accordance with a set of specifications

conformable adj
conforme
having the same shape

conformal adj
conforme
mathematics: that preserves angles unchanged
conforme orthomorphe
cartography: that preserves angles over small scales, at all except a limited number of points

conformance /kənˈfɔːm(ə)ns/ n
conformité
act of conforming

conformant adj
conforme

conformism n
conformisme
willingness to conform

conformist /kənˈfoː.mɪst/ /kənˈfɔɹ.mɪst/ /kənˈfɔː.mɪst/ adj
conformiste
conforming to established customs etc

conformity /kənˈfɔɹmɪti/ /kənˈfɔːmɪti/ n
conformité
state of things being similar, or identical

confounded /kənˈfaʊndɪd/ adj
confondu
confused

confounder n
confondeur
factor causing two distinct processes

confront /kɒnˈfɹɒnt/ /kənˈfɹʌnt/ v
confronter
to stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance
to deal with
to engage in confrontation

confrontation /ˌkɑn.fɹənˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fɹənˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔn.fɹənˈtæɪ.ʃən/ n
confrontation
the act of confronting or challenging another, especially face-to-face
a conflict between armed forces

confrontational /ˌkɒnfɹənˈteɪʃənˈəl/ adj
agressif
Pertaining to a confrontation; characterized by, or given to initiating hostile encounter; in-your-face

confuse /kənˈfjuːz/ v
confondre
to mix up / muddle up one thing with another; to mistake one thing for another
confondre rendre perplexe
to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder somebody

confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ adj
désorienté confus
disoriented
embarrassé
embarrassed
embrouillé confus
chaotic, jumbled or muddled
embrouillé désorienté perdu
unable to think clearly or understand
incohérent
making no sense; illogical

confusedly /kənˈfjuzdli/ /kənˈfjuzɪdli/ /kənˈfjuːzdli/ /kənˈfjuːzɪdli/ adv
confusément
in a confused manner

confusing /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ adj
complexe déroutant
difficult to understand

confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/ n
confusion désordre
lack of clarity or order
confusion malentendu
state of being confused; misunderstanding

confusionism n
confusionnisme
a strategy of maintaining confusion

conga /ˈkɑŋɡə/ /ˈkɒŋɡə/ n
conga
dance

congee /ˈkɑnd͡ʒi/ /ˈkɒndʒiː/ n
congee
a type of rice porridge

congenial /kənˈd͡ʒiːniəl/ adj
agréable
suitable to one’s needs
semblable
have the same nature
sympathique
friendly

congeniality /kənˌd͡ʒiːniˈælɪti/ n
sociabilité
quality of being congenial

congenital adj
congénital
present since birth

congenital insensitivity to pain n
insensibilité congénitale à la douleur
CIP

conger /ˈkɑŋɡɚ/ /ˈkɒŋɡə(ɹ)/ n
congre
eel

conger eel n
congre
large marine eel

congestion /-ˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ /kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ n
bouchon embouteillage
excess of traffic

conglomerate /kənˈɡlɑm.əˌɹeɪt/ /kənˈɡlɑm.ɚ.ɪt/ /kənˈɡlɑm.ɹɪt/ /kənˈɡlɒm.(ə.)ɹət/ /kənˈɡlɒm.əˌɹeɪt/ n
conglomérat
corporation formed by the combination of several smaller corporations
conglomérat roche conglomérée
rock consisting of gravel or pebbles embedded in a matrix

conglomerate /kənˈɡlɑm.əˌɹeɪt/ /kənˈɡlɑm.ɚ.ɪt/ /kənˈɡlɑm.ɹɪt/ /kənˈɡlɒm.(ə.)ɹət/ /kənˈɡlɒm.əˌɹeɪt/ v
conglomérer
to combine together into a larger mass

conglomeration n
conglomération
that which consists of many previously separate parts

congratulate /-d͡ʒ.ə-/ /-t͡ʃ.ə-/ /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/ /kənˈɡɹæt͡ʃ.ʊˌleɪt/ v
féliciter
to express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for

congratulation /kənˌɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
félicitation félicitations
act of congratulating

congratulations /-d͡ʒə-/ /-d͡ʒʊ-/ /-tjə-/ /-tjʊ-/ /-t͡ʃʊ-/ /kənˌɡɹat͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ interjection
félicitations
expressing approbation

congregation /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
assemblée
large gathering of people
assemblée des fidèles
religious gathering of people in a place of worship
congrégation
Roman Congregation
rassemblement
act of congregating

congress /-ɹɛs/ /kənˈɡɹɛs/ /kəŋˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈkɑŋɡɹəs/ /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/ n
congrès
conference
legislative body

congressman n
membre du Congrès
member of congress

congruence /ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əns/ /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹʊ.əns/ /ˈkɔŋ.ɡɹʉ.əns/ n
congruence
the quality of agreeing or corresponding
number theory, relation indicating two numbers give the same remainder when divided by some number

congruent /kənˈɡɹu.ənt/ /ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.ənt/ /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹu.ənt/ /ˈkɔŋ.ɡɹʉ.ənt/ adj
conforme convenable
corresponding in character
congru
with difference divisible by modulus

congruous /ˌkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əs/ adj
congru
corresponding in character

conical /ˈkɑnɪkəl/ /ˈkɒnɪkəl/ adj
conique
cone-shaped
of or relating to a cone

conicity n
conicité
the quality of being conic

conifer /ˈkɒnɪfə(ɹ)/ n
conifère
plant

coniine n
conine
poison

conjectural adj
conjectural
in the nature of a conjecture

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒek.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
conjecture
unproven statement; guess
statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven
supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒek.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
conjecturer
to guess

conjoin /kənˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ v
conjoindre
to join together

conjugal /kənˈd͡ʒuːɡəl/ /ˈkɑnd͡ʒəɡəl/ /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/ adj
conjugal
of, or relating to marriage, or the relationship of spouses

conjugate /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡæɪt/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ v
conjuguer
to inflect (a verb) for each person

conjugation /ˌkɑnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
conjugaison
in some languages, one of several classifications of verbs
act of conjugating a verb
conjugated forms of a verb
coming together of things
fusion of organisms

conjugator n
conjugueur
automated process or written aid for giving the conjugation table of verbs

conjunction /kənˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃən/ n
conjonction
grammar: word used to join words or phrases
logic: proposition resulting from the combination of two or more propositions using the and operator
astronomy: alignment of two bodies in the solar system such that they have the same longitude when seen from Earth
act of joining or being joined

conjunctiva /kənˈdʒʌŋ(k).tɪv.ə/ /kənˌd͡ʒʌŋ(k)ˈtaɪ.və/ /ˌkɑnˌd͡ʒʌŋ(k)ˈtaɪ.və/ /ˌkɒn.dʒʌŋ(k)ˈtʌɪ.və/ n
conjonctive
mucous membrane

conjunctive adj
conjonctif
conjoining
grammar: relating to a conjunction

conjunctively adv
conjonctivement
in a conjunctive way

conjunctivitis /kənˌd͡ʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/ n
conjonctivite
inflammation

conjunctivity n
conjonctivité
the state or quality of being conjunctive

conjuncture /ˈkənd͡ʒʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/ n
conjoncture
combination of events or circumstances

conjurer /ˈkʌnd͡ʒəɹə(ɹ)/ n
conjurateur invocateur
one who conjures

conk /kɑŋk/ /kɒŋk/ n
langue
in mycology: the shelf- or bracket-shaped fruiting body of a Bracket fungus

conk /kɑŋk/ /kɒŋk/ v
cogner
slang: to hit
lâcher péter
to cease operating, break down

conlanger /ˈkɑn.læŋ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒn.læŋ.ə/ n
conlanger idéolinguiste
one who creates constructed languages

conman n
arnaqueur escroc
confidence trickster

connect /kəˈnɛkt/ v
brancher connecter
to join an electrical or telephone line
connecter accoupler
to join two or more pieces

connect the dots v
relier les points
to make connections in one's mind, arriving at a more holistic understanding of a situation

connected /kəˈnɛktɪd/ adj
connexe
graph theory: having a path connecting every pair of vertices

connecting rod n
bielle
rod that transmits power or motion

connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/ n
complicité connexion
feeling of understanding and ease of communication between two or more people
connexion
established communications or transportation link
act of connecting
correspondance
transport: transfer
liaison lien rapport
point at which two or more things are joined

connections /kəˈnɛkʃənz/ n
piston
people with whom one is acquainted who can offer help and influence

connective tissue n
tissu conjonctif
type of tissue

connectivity n
connectivité connexité
state of being connected

connectome /kəˈnɛktəʊm/ n
connectome
complete description of nervous system connectivity

connectomic adj
connectomique

connectomics n
connectomique

connector n
connecteur
mating pair of devices

conning tower n
kiosque
structure of submarine

conniption /kəˈnɪp.ʃən/ n
crise de colère crise de panique
fit of anger or panic
crise de fou-rire
fit of laughing

connivance /kəˈnaɪvəns/ n
connivence
(law) the process of conniving or conspiring

connive /kəˈnaɪv/ v
conspirer intriguer
to secretly cooperate with another person or persons in order to commit a crime or other wrongdoing
feindre l'ignorance
to pretend to be ignorant of something in order to escape blame

connoisseur /ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/ /ˌkɑnəˈsʊɹ/ /ˌkɒnəˈsɜː/ /ˌkɒnəˈsʊə/ n
connaisseur connaisseuse
specialist whose opinion is valued

connotation /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ n
connotation
suggested or implied meaning

connotative adj
connotatif
that implies or suggests something else

connote /kɒˈnəʊt/ /kəˈnoʊt/ /kəˈnəʊt/ v
connoter désigner impliquer indiquer
to signify beyond principal meaning
connoter impliquer
to imply, to suggest

conoidal adj
conoïdal
having the shape of a conoid

conoscopy n
conoscopie

conquer /ˈkɑŋkɚ/ /ˈkɒŋkə/ v
conquérir
defeat in combat

conqueror /ˈkɑŋˌkɚ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒŋˌkə.ɹə/ /ˈkɔnˌkɚ.ɚ/ n
conquérant conquérante
someone who conquers

conquest /ˈkɑnkwəst/ /ˈkɑnkwɛst/ /ˈkɑŋ-/ /ˈkɒŋkwəst/ /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/ n
conquête
act or instance of achieving victory through combat; subjugation of an enemy

conrod n
bielle
Abbreviation of connecting rod

consanguineous /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪni.əs/ /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnjəs/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪni.əs/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnjəs/ adj
consanguin
related by birth

consanguinity /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnəti/ /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnəti/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ n
consanguinité
a blood relationship

conscience /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/ /ˈkɒn.tʃəns/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəns/ n
conscience
moral sense

conscientious /ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ adj
consciencieux
thorough, careful, or vigilant

conscientious objector n
objecteur de conscience
someone refusing to fight in an armed conflict because of religious or moral principles

conscientiousness n
conscienciosité
state or characteristic of being conscientious

conscientize v
conscientiser
to make aware of an issue

conscious /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒntʃəs/ adj
conscient
aware of or alert to, sensitive to
alert, awake
aware of one's own existence

consciously adv
consciemment
in a conscious manner; knowingly, volitionally

consciousness /ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ n
conscience connaissance
awareness

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ n
appelé conscrit
draftee

conscription /kənˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
conscription service militaire obligatoire
involuntary labor, especially military service

consecrate /ˈkɑnsəkɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəkɹət/ /ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəkɹət/ v
consacrer
declare holy, or make holy by some procedure

consecration /ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən/ n
consécration
action of consecrating

consecutio temporum /ˌkɒnsəˈkjuːʃiəʊ ˌtɛmˈpɔːɹəm/ n
concordance des temps
sequence of tenses

consecution /ˌkɒnsɪˈkjuːʃən/ n
consécution
(logic) relation of consequent to antecedent

consecutive /kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv/ adj
consécutif
following, in succession, without interruption
having some logical sequence

consecutive interpreting n
interprétation consécutive
type of oral translation

consecutively adv
consécutivement
in a consecutive manner

consensus /kənˈsɛnsəs/ n
consensus
general agreement

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ n
consentement approbation agrément
voluntary agreement

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ v
consentir agréer approuver
to express willingness

consequence /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ n
conséquence
that which follows something on which it depends
result of actions, especially unpleasant

consequent /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/ /ˈkɔn.sɪ.kwənt/ n
conséquent
the second half of a hypothetical proposition

consequently /ˈkɑːnsəˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɒnsɪˌkwɛntli/ adv
par conséquent
as a result or consequence

conservation /ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ n
conservation
(biology) gene sequences or structures that are not changed in evolution
défense préservation
A wise use of natural resources
préservation
The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting

conservation law n
loi de conservation
physical property remaining constant

conservationist n
écologiste défenseur de l'environnement
A person who maintains natural areas or protects threatened species

conservatism n
conservatisme
political philosophy that favors maintaining limited government involvement
political philosophy that moral objectivism exists, and should be adhered to

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ adj
conservateur
supporting fiscal, political or social conservatism
tending to resist change
prudent conservateur
based on pessimistic assumptions

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ n
conservateur
Canadian conservative
one who favors the status quo
fiscal conservative
conservateur conservatrice
UK: member of the Conservative party
political conservative

conservatoire n
école de musique académie de musique conservatoire école supérieure de musique
school or educational institution that teaches music

conservatory /kənˈsɜː.və.tɹi/ /kənˈsɝ.vəˌtɔ.ɹi/ n
conservatoire école de musique académie de musique école d'art dramatique école de théâtre école supérieure de musique
school of music or drama
serre
a greenhouse or hothouse for the display of plants
véranda
a glass-walled and -roofed room in a house

conserve /kənˈsɜː(ɹ)v/ /ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v/ v
conserver

consider /kənˈsɪdə/ /kənˈsɪdɚ/ /kənˈsɪɾə/ [kənˈsɪɾɚ] v
considérer estimer
assign some quality to
considérer observer
look at attentively
considérer réfléchir examiner songer
think about seriously
envisager songer
think of doing
prendre
take up as an example
tenir
to have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect

considerable /kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/ /kənˈsɪdɹəbl̩/ adj
considérable
large in amount

considerably /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/ /kənˈsɪdɹəbli/ adv
considérablement largement
significantly

considerate /kənˈsɪdəɹət/ adj
attentif attentionné prévenant
thoughtful
circonspect réfléchi
deliberate

consideration /kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
considération
process of considering
considération motif raison récompense

considering /kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/ preposition
compte tenu de eu égard à vu étant donné
considering

consignee /ˌkɒn.saɪˈniː/ n
consignataire destinataire
The person to whom a shipment is to be delivered

consigner n
expéditeur
party that provides merchandise for consignment sale

consignment /kənˈsaɪnmənt/ n
envoi consignation
A collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent

consilience /kənˈsɪ.li.əns/ n
consilience
concurrence of multiple inductions

consist /ˈkɒn.sɪst/ n
rame
sequence of railroad carriages or cars that form a unit

consist /kənˈsɪst/ v
consister composer
to be composed (of)

consist in v
consister
have the thing mentioned as only or most important part

consistence /kənˈsɪst(ə)ns/ /kənˈsɪstəns/ n
cohérence
for non-physical things
consistance
physical quality

consistency /kənˈsɪstənsi/ n
consistance
degree of viscosity of something

consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ adj
cohérent
not logically contradictory
conforme
compatible, accordant
constant
of a regularly occurring, dependable nature

consociationalism n
consociationalisme consociativisme
political consociation

consolable adj
consolable
able or likely to be consoled

consolation /ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
consolation consoler
act of consoling

consolation goal n
but pour l'honneur
sports: type of goal

consolation prize n
prix de consolation lot de consolation
award given to persons or groups of people who do not win

consolatory /kənˈsoʊl.ə.tɔɹ.i/ /kənˈsɑl.ə.tɔɹ.i/ /kənˈsɒl.ət.(ə)ɹ.i/ adj
consolatif consolatoire
which consoles

console /ˈkɑn.soʊl/ /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ n
console
console console de jeu
video games: device dedicated to playing video games

console /kənˈsoʊl/ /kənˈsəʊl/ v
consoler
to comfort

consoler n
consolateur
one who gives consolation

consolidate /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/ v
consolider
to make stronger or more solid

consolidation n
consolidation
the act or process of consolidating

consommé /ˈkɒnsəˌmeɪ/ n
consommé
a clear broth made from reduced meat or vegetable stock

consonance n
consonance
music harmony; agreement
the repetition of consonant sounds

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɑns.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ adj
consonant
Characterized by harmony or agreement

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɑns.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ n
consonne
letter
sound

consonant cluster n
groupe consonantique
consonant cluster

consonant stem n
consonne radicale

consonantal /ˌkɑn.sə.ˈnæn.təl/ /ˌkɑn.sə.ˈnɛn.təl/ /ˌkɒn.sə.ˈnæn.təl/ adj
consonantique
of, relating to, or functioning as a consonant

consort /kənˈsɔɹt/ /kənˈsɔːt/ /ˈkɑnsɔɹt/ /ˈkɒnsɔːt/ n
consort
husband, wife, companion or partner
spouse of a monarch
navire d'accompagnement
ship accompanying another

consortium /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ti.əm/ /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ʃəm/ n
consortium
association or combination of businesses
association or society
similar arrangement among non-commercial institutions

conspecific /ˌkɑnspəˈsɪfɪk/ /ˌkɒnspəˈsɪfɪk/ adj
conspécifique
relating to the same species

conspecific /ˌkɑnspəˈsɪfɪk/ /ˌkɒnspəˈsɪfɪk/ n
congénère
organism belonging to the same species

conspicuous /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ adj
qui attire l'attention
noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive
remarquable qui se remarque aisément visible voyant
obvious or easy to notice

conspicuous by one's absence phraseologicalUnit
briller par son absence

conspicuous consumption n
consommation ostentatoire
public display of acquisition of possessions

conspicuously adv
ostensiblement
in a conspicuous manner

conspiracism n
complotisme conspirationnisme

conspiracy /kənˈspɪɹəsi/ n
complot conspiration
an agreement to break the law
conspiration complot
act of working in secret to obtain some goal

conspiracy theorist /- ˌθiː.ɘ.ɹɘst/ /- ˌθiː.ə.ɹəst/ /- ˌθɪɚ.əst/ /- ˌθɪɚ.ɪst/ /kɘnˈspɘɹ.ɘ.siː ˌθiə.ɹɘst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.si ˌθi.ɚ.əst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.si ˌθɪəɹɪst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.siː ˌθɪə.ɹəst/ n
complotiste conspirationniste
one who believes in a conspiracy theory

conspiracy theory /- θiːɘɹiː/ /- θiːəɹi/ /- θiːəɹiː/ /- θɪɹi/ /kɘnˈspɘɹɘsiː θiəɹiː/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θi.əɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θɪəɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsiː θɪəɹiː/ n
théorie du complot
hypothetical speculation

conspirator /kənˈspɪɹətə/ /kənˈspɪɹətɚ/ n
conspirateur conspiratrice
person who is part of a conspiracy

conspiratorial /kənˌspɪɹəˈtɔːɹɪəl/ adj
conspiratoire
pertaining to conspiracy or conspirators

conspiratorialism n
conspirationnisme
belief in conspiracies

constable /ˈkɑnstəbəl/ /ˈkɒnstəbəl/ /ˈkʌnstəbəl/ n
connétable
elected head of a parish
officer of a noble court
constable
police officer rank

constabulary /kənˈstæbjʊləɹi/ n
gendarmerie
police force

constancy /ˈkɑnstənsi/ /ˈkɒnstənsi/ n
constance
The quality of being constant

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ adj
constant constante
unchanged through time
consistently recurring over time
steady

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ n
constante
constante constant
identifier that is bound to an invariant value
algebra: quantity that remains fixed
science: property that does not change
that which is permanent or invariable

constant function n
fonction constante
class of function

constantly /ˈkɑnstənʔli/ /ˈkɒnstəntli/ adv
constamment
in a constant manner
in an invariable manner
constamment en boucle
recurring regularly

constellate v
consteller
fit, adorn with constellations

constellation /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩] n
constellation
any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union
arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern, or a division of the sky including it
wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment

consternate v
consterner
cause consternation in

consternation /ˌkɑn.stɚˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
consternation sidération accablement prostration
amazement or horror; terror, combined with amazement; dismay

constipate /ˈkɒnstɪˌpeɪt/ v
constiper
to cause constipation in

constipated /ˈkɒnstəpeɪtəd/ adj
constipé
unable to defecate

constipation /ˌkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/ n
constipation
state of bowels

constituency /kənˈstɪtju.ənsi/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃu.ənsi/ n
circonscription électorale circonscription
district represented by one or more elected officials

constituent /kənˈstɪtjuənt/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃuənt/ adj
constituant
authorized to make a constitution
being a part, or component of a whole

constituent /kənˈstɪtjuənt/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃuənt/ n
composant
part, or component of a whole
constituant
functional element of a phrase or clause
électeur administré commettant
resident of a place represented by an elected official

constitute /ˈkɑnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ v
constituer
to make up; to compose; to form

constitution /-ˈtʃuː-/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃ(ə)n/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n/ n
constitution
formal or informal system of primary principles and laws regulating a government or other institutions
legal document describing such a formal system
act or process of setting something up, or establishing something; composition, structure, makeup
general health of a person

constitutional /-stə-/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈt(j)uʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj
constitutionnel
in compliance with or valid under a legal or political constitution
constitutionnel constitutionnelle
relating to a legal or political constitution

constitutional court n
cour constitutionnelle
court dealing with constitutional law or issues

constitutional law n
droit constitutionnel
area of law

constitutional monarchy n
monarchie constitutionnelle
monarchy limited by laws and a constitution

constitutionalism /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənəˌlɪzəm/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm/ n
constitutionnalisme
belief in government under a written constitution

constitutionalist n
constitutionnaliste
who adheres to constitutionalism
who is specialist in constitutional law

constitutionality n
constitutionnalité
(law) The status of being constitutional

constitutionalization n
constitutionnalisation

constitutionalize v
constitutionaliser

constitutionally /kɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən(ə)li/ adv
constitutionnellement
in accordance with a political constitution

constitutive /kənˈstɪt͡ʃuˌtɪv/ adj
constitutif
that forms a constituent part of something else
very important ; essential

constrain /kənˈstɹeɪn/ v
contraindre astreindre confiner
to force; to compel; to oblige

constraint /kənˈstɹeɪnt/ /kənˈstɹæɪnt/ n
contrainte
something that constrains
mathematics: condition to a solution

construal /kənˈstɹuːəl/ n
interprétation
act of interpreting

construct /kənˈstɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ n
construction
segment of DNA created artificially
something constructed from parts

construct /kənˈstɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ v
construire
build or form by assembling parts
draw (a geometric figure)

construct state n
état construit
a noun form, associated with the genitive

constructed language n
langue construite idéolangue
artificially created language

constructible adj
constructible
suitable for constructing a building
capable of being constructed

construction /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
construction
process of constructing

construction grammar /kənˈstɹʌkʃən ˈɡɹæ.mə(ɹ)/ /kənˈstɹʌkʃən ˈɡɹæ.mɚ/ n
grammaire de construction

construction site n
chantier
place where something is being constructed

construction worker n
ouvrier du bâtiment ouvrière du bâtiment
employee working at a construction site

constructive /kənˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
constructif
carefully considered and meant to be helpful
relating to or causing construction
implicite
imputed by law

constructivism n
constructivisme
movement in modern art

constructor /kənˈstɹʌktə/ /kənˈstɹʌktɚ/ n
constructeur
in object oriented programming: code that creates objects
écurie
in automotive: someone who builds racing vehicles

construe /kənˈstɹuː/ /ˈkɒnstəɹ/ v
comprendre expliquer
to interpret or explain the meaning of something

consubstantial /ˌkɒnsəbˈstanʃəl/ adj
consubstantiel
of the same substance

consubstantiality n
consubstantialité
The quality of being consubstantial

consul /ˈkɑn.səl/ /ˈkɒn.səl/ n
consul consule
official who protects the interests of citizens

consul-general n
consul général
consular officer who heads a consulate general

consular adj
consulaire
pertaining to a consul

consularly adv
consulairement

consulate /ˈkɑnsələt/ /ˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ /ˈkɒnsələt/ n
consulat
the residency of a consul
an office of a government, comparable to an embassy

consulate general n
consulat général
residence, office or jurisdiction of a consul general

consult /kənˈsʌlt/ /ˈkɑnsʌlt/ /ˈkɒnsʌlt/ v
concerter
deliberate together
consulter
transitive, to ask advice of; to seek the opinion of
ask advice

consultant /kənˈsʌl.tənt/ n
consultant consultante
person or party that is consulted

consultation /ˌkɑnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/ n
consultation
act of consulting

consultative adj
consultatif
advisory

consumable n
consommable
material or product intended for consumption

consume /kənˈsjuːm/ /kənˈsjʉːm/ /kənˈsum/ /kənˈʃuːm/ v
consommer
eat
use up
consumer consommer
destroy completely

consumed adj
dévoré
full of

consumer /kənˈsjuːmə/ /kənˈsumɚ/ /kənˈʃuːmə/ n
consommateur consommatrice
person purchasing goods

consumer credit n
crédit conso crédit à la consommation
credit for purchase of consumer goods

consumer good n
bien de consommation

consumer price index n
indice des prix à la consommation
statistical estimate of the level of prices

consumer society n
société de consommation

consumerism n
consumérisme
economic theory

consummate /kənˈsʌmɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ adj
consommé
complete, perfect, absolute

consummate /kənˈsʌmɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ v
consommer
to make a marriage complete by engaging in first sexual intercourse
to bring something to completion

consumption /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/ n
consommation
the act of consuming something
the amount consumed

consumptive /kənˈsʌmptɪv/ adj
tuberculeuse tuberculeux
relating to pulmonary tuberculosis

consumptive /kənˈsʌmptɪv/ n
tuberculeuse tuberculeux
person with pulmonary tuberculosis

contact /kənˈtækt/ /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ n
contact
an act of touching physically
an establishment of communication
electrical: a device designed for repetitive connections
contact connaissance
someone with whom one is in communication
lentille
colloquial: a contact lens

contact /kənˈtækt/ /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ v
contacter
establish communication with
toucher
touch physically

contact details n
coordonnées
information on how to contact a person

contact juggling n
jonglerie de contact
The art of moving a single ball or multiple balls, as by rolling or spinning

contact lens n
lentille de contact verre de contact
thin lens placed directly on the eye

contact person n
personne de contact

contact sport n
sport de contact
sport involving physical contact

contact tracing n
contact tracing recherche des contacts
the process of identification of persons who may have come into contact with an infected person

contagion /kənˈteɪd͡ʒən/ n
contagion
transmission of a contagious disease
disease spread by contact

contagious /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ adj
contagieux
of a disease, easily transmitted to others
of a fashion, laughter, etc, easily passed on to others
capable of spreading a disease

contagiousness n
contagiosité
state or condition of being contagious

contain /kənˈteɪn/ v
contenir
hold inside
include as a part
limit through restraint

container /kənˈteɪnə/ /kənˈteɪnɚ/ n
conteneur
abstract data type
someone who contains; something that contains
conteneur container
a very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods
récipient contenant
an item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported

container ship n
porte-conteneurs
cargo vessel

containerization n
conteneurisation
the process of containerizing

containerize v
conteneuriser
(computing) to run an application in a container

containment /kənˈteɪnmənt/ n
confinement
state of being contained
state of containing

contaminate /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ v
contaminer salir
To introduce impurities or foreign matter

contamination /kənˌtæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kənˌtæm.ɪˈnæɪ.ʃən/ [kənˌɾ̃æm.əˈneɪ.ʃən] n
contamination
The act or process of contaminating

contemplate /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt/ /ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/ v
contempler envisager étudier
think about something in a concentrated manner

contemplate one's navel v
se regarder le nombril

contemplation /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/ /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/ n
contemplation
The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study

contemplative /kənˈtɛmplətɪv/ /ˈkɒntəmplətɪv/ adj
contemplatif
inclined to contemplate; introspective and thoughtful; meditative

contemporaneous /kənˌtɛm.pəˈɹeɪ.ni.əs/ /ˌkɒn.tɛm-/ adj
contemporain
existing or created in the same period of time

contemporary /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹi/ /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i/ adj
contemporain
from the same time period
modern

contemporary /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹi/ /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i/ n
contemporain contemporaine
someone living at the same time

contempt /kənˈtɛmpt/ n
mépris
a feeling or attitude
outrage
law: open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority

contempt of court n
outrage au tribunal outrage à la cour
disrespect of a court of law

contemptible /kənˈtɛmptəbəl/ adj
méprisable
deserving contempt

contemptuous /kənˈtɛm(p).tju.əs/ /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃu.əs/ /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃəs/ /kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs/ adj
dédaigneux contempteur méprisant
showing contempt

contender /kənˈtɛn.dɚ/ n
concurrent rival
someone who competes

content /kənˈtɛnt/ adj
content
satisfied

content /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɔn.tɛnt/ n
contenu
subject matter
that which is contained
the amount of material contained
mathematics: space contained by a polytope

content /kənˈtɛnt/ v
satisfaire
satisfy

content management system /ˈkɑntɛnt ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈsɪstəm/ /ˈkɒntɛnt ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈsɪstəm/ n
système de gestion de contenu

content word n
mot plein mot lexical

contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/ n
discorde dispute litige
contest, strife, struggle

contentious /kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
bagarreur agressif batailleur belliqueux chamailleur combatif
given to struggling
controversé
marked by controversy

contentment /kənˈtɛntmənt/ n
contentement
state or degree of being contented

contents /ˈkɑn.tɛnts/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnts/ n
contenu
that which is contained

contentwise adv
sur le fond

contest /kənˈtɛst/ /ˈkɑn.tɛst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛst/ n
compétition concours
competition

contestable adj
contestable
that which can be contested

context /ˈkɑn.tɛkst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/ /ˈkɔn.tekst/ n
contexte
text in which a word appears
circumstances or settings

context-sensitive adj
contextuel
sensitive to context; exhibiting different behaviour depending on a task or situation

contextual adj
contextuel
depending on context

contextualization n
contextualisation
putting information into context

contextualize v
contextualiser
place in a context

contextually adv
contextuellement
In a contextual manner

contiguity /ˌkɑn.təˈɡju.ə.ti/ /ˌkɑn.tɪˈɡju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌkɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/ [ˌkɑn.təˈɡju.ə.ɾi] [ˌkɑn.ɾəˈɡju.ə.ɾi] n
contiguïté
state in which objects are physically touching

contiguous /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/ /kənˈtɪɡ.jʉ.əs/ adj
contigu
connected, touching, abutting
contigu continu attenant
connecting without a break
contigu voisin adjacent
adjacent, neighboring

contiguous United States pn
États-Unis contigus
United States excluding Alaska, Hawaii and other overseas territories

continent /ˈkɑnt(ə)nənt/ /ˈkɑntɪnənt/ /ˈkɒntɪnənt/ n
continent
each of main land-masses on earth's surface

continental /ˌkɑntɪˈnɛntl̩/ /ˌkɒntɪˈnɛntl̩/ adj
continental
of or relating to a continent or continents

continental United States pn
États-Unis continentaux
United States excluding Hawaii and other overseas territories

continental drift n
dérive des continents
continental drift

continental shelf n
plateau continental
the area of sea around a land mass

contingency /kənˈtɪnd͡ʒənsi/ n
contingence éventualité
quality of being contingent; unpredictability

contingency plan n
plan B
alternative plan

contingent /kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/ adj
contingent hypothétique éventuel
possible, liable, incidental, casual

continuance /kənˈtɪnjuəns/ /kənˈtɪnjʊəns/ n
continuation
The action of continuing

continuation /kənˌtɪn.jʉˈæɪ.ʃən/ /kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /kənˌtɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ [kənˌtɪn.jʉˈæɪ.ʃn̩] n
continuation
act or state of continuing

continue /kənˈtɪnjuː/ v
continuer
transitive: proceed
intransitive: resume

continued /kənˈtɪnjuːd/ adj
continu
uninterrupted

continued fraction n
fraction continue
number theory

continuity /ˌkɑn.tɪˈn(j)uː.ə.ti/ /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ə.ti/ n
continuité
lack of interruption
notion in mathematics

continuous /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/ adj
continu
in mathematical analysis
in grammar
without break, cessation, or interruption in space
continu continuel
without break, cessation, or interruption in time

continuous function n
fonction continue
function from one topological space to another
function whose value changes only slightly when its input changes slightly

continuous integration n
intégration continue
practice

continuously /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/ adv
continuellement
without pause

continuously variable transmission n
boite de vitesses à variation continue
form of transmission

continuum /kənˈtɪnjuəm/ n
continuum
continuous series or whole
continuous extent

contoid /ˈkɒn.tɔɪd/ n
contoïde
phonetic consonant

contort /kənˈtɔː(ɹ)t/ v
se contorsionner
To twist in a violent manner

contortion n
contorsion
a form of acrobatic display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body

contortionist /kənˈtɔː(ɹ)ʃənɪst/ n
contorsionniste
acrobat

contour /-tɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈkɒntʊə(ɹ)/ n
contour
outline, boundary or border
ligne de niveau
line on a map or chart

contour line n
isobathe
line on a map

contraband /ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbænd/ /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌbænd/ n
contrebande
goods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods

contrabass /ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbeɪs/ n
contrebasse
part or section one octave lower than bass

contrabassoon n
contrebasson
contrabassoon

contraception n
contraception
use of a device or procedure

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ adj
contraceptif
that acts to prevent conception

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ n
contraceptif
means by which impregnating a woman can be prevented

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ n
contrat
agreement that is legally binding
job governed by a specific agreement

contract /kənˈtɹækt/ v
contracter
(transitive) gain or acquire (an illness)
recroqueviller rétracter
(intransitive) draw together; shorten; narrow; lessen
rétracter
(transitive) draw together; shorten; narrow; lessen

contract law n
droit des contrats
The area of law pertaining to the rights and duties that arise from agreements

contract of sale n
contrat de vente
contract that involves an exchange of goods, services or property

contraction /kɒn-/ /kənˈtɹækʃ(ə)n/ /kənˈtɹækʃn̩/ n
contraction
(sometimes reversible) contracting or reduction in length, scope, size, or volume
shortening of a muscle during its use
strong and often painful shortening of the uterine muscles prior to or during childbirth
period of economic decline or negative growth
process whereby one or more sounds of a free morpheme are reduced or lost
shortened form of a word, often with omitted letters replaced by an apostrophe or a diacritical mark

contractor /ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ n
entrepreneur
A person or company that constructs or improves buildings
sous-traitant
A person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects

contractual n
contractuel
of or pertaining to a contract

contracture n
contracture
abnormal contraction of a muscle

contradict /kɒn.tɹəˈdɪkt/ v
contredire
deny the truth of statements made by (a person)
deny the truth of (a statement or statements)

contradiction /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ n
contradiction
statement that contradicts itself
the logical incompatibility of opposing elements
act of contradicting
proposition that is false for all values of its variables

contradiction in terms n
contradiction
expression in which components contradict one another

contradictorily adv
contradictoirement
in a contradictory manner

contradictory /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/ adj
contradictoire
that contradicts something
that is itself a contradiction

contrail n
traînée de condensation traînée blanche traînée de vapeur
artificial cloud from jet aircraft

contraindicate v
contre-indiquer
to make inadvisable

contraindication /ˌkɒntɹəɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
contre-indication contrindication
factor or symptom

contralto /kɒnˈtɹæltəʊ/ /kɒnˈtɹɑːltəʊ/ n
contralto
the lowest female voice

contranym /ˈkɑn.tɹə.nɪm/ /ˈkɒn.tɹə.nɪm/ n
énantiosème
a word that has two opposing meanings

contraposition n
contraposition contraposée
logical statement

contraption /kənˈtɹæp.ʃən/ n
bidule machin
complicated and precarious machine

contrapuntal adj
contrapuntique
of or relating to counterpoint

contrarian /kənˈtɹɛɹi.ən/ n
anti-conformiste contradicteur
person expressing contradicting viewpoints

contrarily adv
au contraire contrairement
in a contrary manner

contrarious adj
contraire
persons

contrarotating adj
contra-rotatif contrarotatif

contrary /kənˈtɹɛəɹi/ /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/ /ˈkɒntɹi/ /ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ adj
contraire
opposed
opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse

contrary /kənˈtɹɛəɹi/ /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/ /ˈkɒntɹi/ /ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ n
contraire contrepied
the opposite

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ n
contraste
difference between two objects, people or concepts
difference that makes colours more or less distinguishable
control on a television, etc
degree of this difference

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ v
contraster
to form a contrast
to set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between

contrast ratio n
rapport de contraste
ratio of luminances of white and black

contravariance n
contravariance
reversal of the order of data types acted upon by an operator

contravariant adj
contravariant
relating to contravariance
which reverses composition

contretemps /kɑːn.tɹə.tɑ̃/ /ˈkɒn.tɹə.tɑ̃ŋ/ n
contretemps
an unforeseen or embarrassing event

contribute /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt/ /kənˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ /ˈkɒn.t(ʃ)ɹɪˌbjuːt/ [kənˈtɹɪb.(j)əɾ] v
contribuer
to give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole

contribution /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ n
contribution
the act of contributing
contribution contribution financière
an amount of money given toward something
contribution cotisation
something given or offered that adds to a larger whole

contributor /-ju-/ /-juː-/ /-jʊ-/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tə/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tɚ/ /ˈkɒn.tɹɪb.juː-/ n
contributeur
a benefactor; someone who gives to charity or some cause
contributeur soumissionnaire
a person who contributes articles to a newspaper, magazine etc

contrite /kənˈtɹaɪt/ /ˈkɑnˌtɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒnˌtɹaɪt/ adj
contrit
sincerely penitent

contrition /kənˈtɹɪʃən/ n
contrition componction
The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse

contrivance /kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/ n
appareil dispositif
(mechanical) device to perform a certain task
stratagème
elaborate means to accomplish an objective

contrive /kənˈtɹaɪv/ v
combiner
To form by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise; to plan; to scheme; to plot
inventer
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation

contrived /kənˈtɹaɪvd/ adj
forcé affecté artificiel feint
unnatural, forced

control /kənˈtɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ n
commandes
the method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button
contrôle
contrôle maîtrise
influence or authority over something

control /kənˈtɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ v
contrôler
to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of

control engineering n
ingénierie de contrôle
subfield of engineering

control group n
groupe témoin
group of test subjects left untreated

control rod n
barre de commande

control room n
salle de contrôle
room for monitoring or controlling

control tower n
tour de contrôle
airport control tower

controllability n
contrôlabilité
quality of being controllable

controllable adj
contrôlable
able to be controlled

controlled /kənˈtɹoʊld/ /kənˈtɹəʊld/ adj
contrôlé
resulting from a comparison

controlled atmosphere n
atmosphère controllé

controlled substance n
substance contrôlée
regulated drug or chemical

controller /kənˈtɹoʊlɚ/ /kənˈtɹəʊlə/ n
contrôleur
computer hardware: mechanism that controls or regulates the operation of a machine
contrôleur contrôleuse
person who controls something
contrôleur manette
the chief accountant of a company or government
manette manette de jeu
video games: hardware device designed to allow the user to play video games

contronymy n
énantiosémie
the quality of being a contranym or including contranyms

controversial /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.si.əl/ /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.sjəl/ /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.ʃəl/ /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.sjəl/ /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ /ˌkɔn.tɹəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ adj
controversé polémique
arousing controversy

controversialist n
controversiste
one who regularly engages in public controversies

controversy /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/ /ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ /ˈkɒntɹəˌvɜːsi/ n
controverse polémique
debate, discussion of opposing opinions

contumacious /ˌkɑːn.tjəˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌkɑːn.tʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
contumace
in law, willfully disobedient

contumacy /ˈkɒntjʊməsi/ n
contumace désobéissance
disobedience, resistance to authority

contumelious /ˌkɑn.tjuˈmiː.li.əs/ /ˌkɑn.tʊˈmiː.li.əs/ /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmiː.li.əs/ adj
contempteur dédaigneux insolent irrespectueux méprisant
rudely contemptuous; showing contumely

contumeliously adv
contumélieusement

contusion /kənˈtjuːʒən/ /kənˈtuʒən/ n
contusion ecchymose sang extravasé
wound in which the skin is not broken

conundrum /kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/ n
casse-tête énigme problème
difficult question or riddle
dilemme
difficult choice or decision

conurbation /ˌkɑnɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈbeɪʃən/ n
conurbation agglomération
an extended collection of urban communities; urban sprawl

convallamarin n
convallamarine

convallarin n
convallarine

convection /kənˈvɛkʃən/ n
convection
transmission of heat by the circulation of currents

convector n
convecteur
space heater

convenience /kənˈvinjəns/ /kənˈviːnɪəns/ n
commodité avantage
anything that makes for an easier life
commodités
public toilet
convenance
quality of being suitable, useful or convenient

convenience store n
supérette épicerie dépanneur night shop épicerie de quartier
a small retail store

convenient /kənˈvinjənt/ /kənˈviːniənt/ adj
commode pratique
of or pertaining to convenience; simple; easy; expedient

conveniently /kənˈvinjəntli/ /kənˈviːnɪəntli/ adv
commodément à pic à point
in a convenient manner

convent /ˈkɑn.vɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.vənt/ /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/ n
couvent
religious community of especially nuns
building

conventicle /kənˈvɛn(t)ək(ə)l/ /kənˈvɛntɪk(ə)l/ n
conventicule
secret, unauthorized, or illegal religious meeting

convention /kənˈvɛn.ʃən/ /ˌkɒnˈvɛn.ʃən/ n
convention
generally accepted principle, method or behaviour
meeting or a gathering
agreement, contract or pact
treaty

conventional /kənˈvɛnʃənəl/ adj
conventionnel
ordinary, commonplace
following an accepted principle

conventional warfare n
guerre classique guerre conventionnelle
waging of war in set military battles
guerre conventionnelle
waging of war in a manner which does not use nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons

conventional weapon n
arme conventionnelle
weapon of warfare which is not nuclear, chemical, biological, or radiological in nature

conventional weaponry n
armement conventionnel
destructive implements of warfare which are not nuclear, chemical, biological, or radiological in nature

conventional wisdom n
idée reçue sagesse populaire
a belief that is widely accepted

conventionalism n
conventionnalisme
Adherence to social conventions

conventionally /kənˈvɛnʃnəli/ /kənˈvɛnʃənli/ /kənˈvɛnʃənəli/ adv
conventionnellement
by convention

converb /ˈkɑn.vɝb/ /ˈkɒn.vɜːb/ n
converbe

converge /kənˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ v
converger
to approach each other
to have a limit

convergent evolution n
convergence évolutive évolution convergente

conversant /kənˈvɜːsənt/ /kənˈvɝsənt/ /ˈkɒnvə(ɹ)sænt/ /ˈkɒnvə(ɹ)sənt/ adj
à l'aise
familiar

conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkʰɑɱ.vɚˈseɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkʰɒɱ.vəˈseɪ.ʃn̩] n
conversation
expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people

conversational /ˌkɒnvə(ɹ)ˈseɪʃənəl/ adj
conversationnel
of, relating to, or in the style of a conversation; informal and chatty

converse /ˈkɑnvɝs/ /ˈkɒnvɜːs/ n
inverse opposé
opposite
réciproque
proposition of the specific form

converse /kənˈvɜːs/ /kənˈvɝs/ v
converser
to engage in conversation

conversely /kənˈvɜːsli/ /kənˈvɝsli/ /ˈkɒnvɜːsli/ adv
inversement à l'inverse
with a reversed relationship

conversion /-ʒ(ə)n/ /kənˈvɜːʃ(ə)n/ /kənˈvɝʒən/ n
conversion
the act of having converted something or someone

conversion therapy n
thérapie de conversion thérapie de réorientation sexuelle thérapie réparatrice
treatment

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ /kənˈvɝt/ /ˈkɑn.vɚt/ /ˈkɒn.vət/ [kʰə̥ɱˈvɜːt] [kʰə̥ɱˈvɝt] [ˈkʰɑɱ.vɚt] [ˈkʰɒɱ.vət] n
reconverti
person in favour of something he or she previously opposed or disliked
person who has converted religion

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ /kənˈvɝt/ /ˈkɑn.vɚt/ /ˈkɒn.vət/ [kʰə̥ɱˈvɜːt] [kʰə̥ɱˈvɝt] [ˈkʰɑɱ.vɚt] [ˈkʰɒɱ.vət] v
convertir
transform (something) into another form, substance, state, or product
change (something) from one use, function, or purpose to another
exchange for (something) of equal value
express (a quantity) in alternative units
undergo a conversion of religion, faith or belief

converter /kənˈvɜːtə/ /kənˈvɝtɚ/ n
convertisseur
person or thing that converts

convertible /kənˈvɜːtɪbl̩/ /kənˈvɝtɪbl̩/ adj
convertible
able to be converted

convertible /kənˈvɜːtɪbl̩/ /kənˈvɝtɪbl̩/ n
décapotable cabriolet
car whose roof can be removed or folded

convertible mark n
mark convertible
currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

convex /kɑnˈvɛks/ /kɒnˈvɛks/ /kənˈvɛks/ /ˈkɑn.vɛks/ /ˈkɒn.vɛks/ adj
convexe
curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, circle, or sphere

convex hull n
enveloppe convexe
convex set of points

convexity n
convexité
state of being convex

convey /kənˈveɪ/ v
communiquer véhiculer
to communicate
transporter
to carry

conveyancing /kənˈveɪənsɪŋ/ n
cession des droits immobiliers
legal process

conveyor /kənˈveɪə/ /kənˈveɪɚ/ n
convoyeur
a person that conveys, transports or delivers
anything that conveys, transports or delivers

conveyor belt n
bande transporteuse
continuous band moved to transport objects

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ /ˈkɒnvɪkt/ n
bagnard
person deported to a penal colony
criminel détenu
person convicted of a crime

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ /ˈkɒnvɪkt/ v
condamner
to find guilty

convince /kənˈvɪns/ v
convaincre persuader
to make someone believe, or feel sure about something

convinced /kənˈvɪnst/ adj
convaincu
in a state of believing, especially from evidence

convincing /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ adj
convaincant probant
effective as proof or evidence

convivence n
convivence
coexistence

convoluted /-vəʊ-/ /ˈkɑnvəˌlutəd/ /ˈkɒnvəl(j)uːtɪd/ /ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/ /ˌkɒnvəˈl(j)uːtɪd/ [-ɾəd] adj
alambiqué compliqué tortueux
complex
convoluté circonvolutif
having numerous overlapping coils or folds

convolution n
circonvolution
any of the folds on the surface of the brain

convolvulus n
convolvulus
plants of the genus Convolvulus

convoy /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ n
convoi
group of vehicles traveling together for safety, especially one with an escort
merchant ships sailing in company under the protection of naval vessels

convoy /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ v
convoyer
to escort a group of vehicles

convulse /kənˈvʌls/ v
convulser
to violently shake

convulsion /kənˈvʌlʃən/ n
convulsion
intense muscular contraction

convulsive /kənˈvʌlsɪv/ adj
convulsif
having or producing convulsions

convulsively adv
convulsivement
in a convulsive manner

coo /ku/ /kuː/ n
roucoulement
murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon

coo /ku/ /kuː/ v
roucouler
to make a soft murmuring sound

coochie /ˈkuːt͡ʃi/ n
foufoune
vagina or vulva

coochy n
barboutzet chatte con foufoune frifri minou
vagina

cook /kuːk/ /kʊk/ n
cuisinier cuisinière chef cuistot
person who prepares food

cook /kuːk/ /kʊk/ v
cuire
to become ready for eating
colloquial: to be uncomfortably hot
cuisiner cuire faire cuire
to prepare food for eating

cook through v
cuire à cœur

cookbook /ˈkʊkˌbʊk/ n
livre de cuisine livre de recettes
book of cooking recipes

cooked /kʊkt/ adj
cuit
of food, that has been prepared by cooking

cookie /ˈkuːki/ /ˈkʊki/ n
biscuit
small, flat baked good
chatte motte moule
slang: female genitalia
cookie
sweet baked good (as in the previous sense) which has chocolate chips, fruit, nuts etc. baked into it
poupée
young, attractive woman

cookie cutter n
emporte-pièce
a device used to cut flattened dough into shapes before baking

cookiecutter shark n
squalelet féroce
Isistius brasiliensis

cooking /ˈkʊk.ɪŋ/ n
art culinaire
the style or genre of food preparation; cookery; cuisine
cuisine
the process of preparing food by using heat

cooking apple n
pomme à cuire pomme à étuver
apple primarily used for making pies, crumbles or sauces

cooking oil n
huile de cuisson
purified fat

cooking pot n
marmite casserole faitout
any cooking vessel

cool /kul/ /kuːl/ adj
chouette cool
colloquial: being considered as "popular" by others
cool
colloquial: in fashion
colloquial: all right, acceptable
frais
having a slightly low temperature
unenthusiastic, lukewarm, skeptical
looc sympa

cool /kul/ /kuːl/ n
calme sang-froid
calm temperament
frais
moderate temperature

cool /kul/ /kuːl/ v
rafraichir refroidir
to make colder (literally)

cool down v
calmer
to become less agitated
to make less agitated
refroidir
to become cooler (temperature)
to make something cooler

cool one's heels v
faire le poireau poireauter
to wait impatiently or restlessly

coolant /ˈkuːlənt/ n
fluide caloporteur réfrigérant
a fluid

cooler /ˈkuːl.ə(ɹ)/ n
glacière
insulated bin or box to keep food cold while picnicking or camping

cooler bag n
sac isotherme
insulated bag

coolie /ˈkuːli/ n
coolie
unskilled Asian worker

cooling /ˈkuːlɪŋ/ n
refroidissement
refrigeration
decrease in temperature

cooling tower n
tour de refroissement
tower-shaped building in which warm water is cooled by evaporation

coolness /ˈkuːlnəs/ n
frais
the state of being cool, chilly

coonhound n
chien pour la chasse au raton laveur
dog breed

coop /kuːp/ n
poulailler
enclosure for birds

coop up v
claustrer enfermer mettre en cage
to confine

cooper /ˈkuːpə(ɹ)/ n
tonnelier
craftsman

cooperate /koʊˈɒpəɹeɪt/ /kuˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
coopérer collaborer
to work together

cooperation /koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /kəʊˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
coopération
act of cooperating or being cooperative
coopérative
association for mutual benefit

cooperative adj
coopératif
ready to work with another

cooperative n
coopérative
type of company

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnˌneɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdənɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdəˌneɪt/ n
coordonnée
mathematics, cartography: a number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure
coordonnées
coordinated clothes

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnˌneɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdənɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdəˌneɪt/ v
coordonner
to synchronize
to match

coordinate clause n
proposition principale
grammar: clause that can stand alone syntactically

coordinate system n
système de coordonnées
method of representing points in a space

coordinate term n
cohyponyme
a term which shares a hypernym with another

coordinating conjunction n
conjonction de coordination
type of conjunction

coordination /koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/ n
coordination
the act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect
The reaction of one or more ligands with a metal ion to form a coordination compound
the ability to coordinate one's senses and physical movements in order to act skillfully

coordinator n
coordinateur coordinatrice coordonnateur coordonnatrice
One who coordinates

coot /kuːt/ n
foulque
bird

cootchie-cootchie-coo interjection
guili-guili
said when tickling

cootie /ˈkuːti/ n
microbes

cootie catcher n
coincoin
origami shape with hidden messages in the folds

cop /kɑp/ /kɒp/ /kɔp/ n
flic poulet keuf police
police officer

cop out v
se défiler
to avoid or shirk

copacetic /kəʊ.pəˈsɛt.ɪk/ /ˌkoʊ.pəˈsɛt.ɪk/ adj
extra génial super
fine, excellent, going just right, swell

copal /ˈkoʊpəl/ /ˈkəʊp(ə)l/ n
copal
tree resin

cope /kəʊp/ n
chape
any covering
top part of a sand casting mold
chape pluvial
ceremonial cloak

cope /kəʊp/ v
débrouiller faire face
to deal effectively with something

copernicium /koʊpəɹˈnɪsi.əm/ n
copernicium
chemical element

copier /ˈkɑpiɚ/ /ˈkɒpɪə/ n
copieur
machine
copiste
person

copilot n
copilote
relief or assistant pilot of an aircraft

coping saw n
scie à chantourner
a saw for cutting wood into curved shapes

copious /ˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ adj
copieux copieuse
great in quantity

coplanar /kəʊˈpleɪnə(ɹ)/ adj
coplanaire
geometry: within the same plane

copolymer n
copolymère
polymer derived from more than one species of monomer

copolymerization n
copolymérisation

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒ.pə/ /ˈkɔ.pə/ adj
cuivré
having the colour of copper

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒ.pə/ /ˈkɔ.pə/ n
cuivre
chemical element Cu
cuivré cuivre
colour of copper
flic keuf poulaga poulet
slang: a policeman

copper shark n
requin cuivre
Carcharhinus brachyurus

copperas n
copperas
sulphate compound with one of three metals

coppersmith n
dinandier chaudronnier
person

coppice /ˈkɒpɪs/ n
boqueteau taillis
grove of small growth

coppice /ˈkɒpɪs/ v
rejeter de souche
sprout from the stump

copra /ˈkɒ.pɹə/ n
coprah
dried kernel of coconut

coprime adj
premiers entre eux
(of two or more positive integers) having no factors in common

coprocessor n
coprocesseur
an additional microprocessor

coproducer n
coproducteur
coproducer

coproduction n
coproduction
coproduction

coprolalia /ˌkɑpɹəˈleɪliə/ n
coprolalie
uncontrolled use of obscenity

coprolite n
coprolithe
fossilized excrement

coprophagous adj
coprophage

coprophagy n
coprophagie
the eating of feces

coprophilia n
coprophilie
marked interest in excrement; the use of feces for sexual excitement

cops /kɑps/ /kɒps/ /kɔps/ n
bœufs cakes chiens cognes vaches vandames
law enforcement

copse /kɒps/ n
fourré
thicket of small trees or shrubs

copter /ˈkɑptɚ/ /ˈkɒptə/ n
hélico
informal: helicopter

copula /ˈkɑpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjʊlə/ /ˈkɔpjələ/ n
copule verbe copule
grammar: linking kind of word

copulate /ˈkɒp.jʊ.leɪt/ /ˈkɒp.jʊ.lət/ /ˈkɔ.pjə.leɪt/ /ˈkɔ.pjə.lət/ v
coïter copuler
to engage in sexual intercourse

copulation /kɒp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
copulation
the coming together of male and female in sexual intercourse

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ n
copie
result of copying
imitation, sometimes of inferior quality
genetics: result of gene or chromosomal duplication
text of newspaper articles
exemplaire copie
printed edition of a book or magazine

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ v
copier
produce something identical
place a copy in memory
imiter copier
imitate
recevoir
radio term

copy editor n
correcteur lecteur-correcteur réviseur
editor who prepares text for publication

copy-paste n
copié-collé
action of duplicating by copying and later pasting
material incorporated into another work with minimal or no changes

copy-paste v
copier-coller
to copy and paste

copyable adj
copiable
able to be copied

copycat n
copieur copycat faussaire imitateur
one who imitates or plagiarizes others' work

copyedit v
corriger
prepare material for publishing

copying /ˈkɑpiɪŋ/ /ˈkɒpiɪŋ/ n
copiage copie

copyist /ˈkɑpiɪst/ /ˈkɒpiɪst/ n
copiste
person who makes manual copies of works

copyleft n
copyleft gauche d'auteur
philosophy

copypasta /ˈkɒp.iˌpeɪ.stə/ /ˈkɒp.iˌpæs.tə/ /ˈkɒp.iˌpɑː.stə/ n
copié-collé
a block of text which has been copied and pasted from somewhere else

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ n
droit d'auteur copyright
right to publish

copywrite v
rédiger
to write the text of an advertisement

copywriter /ˈkɑːpiˌɹaɪɾɚ/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪtə/ n
concepteur-rédacteur rédacteur
person who writes advertising copy

coquetry /ˈkoʊkətɹi/ /ˈkɒkɪtɹi/ /ˈkəʊkətɹi/ n
coquetterie coquetisme
affectation of amorous tenderness

coquette /koʊˈkɛt/ /kɒˈkɛt/ n
allumeuse coquette
flirtatious woman

coquettish adj
coquette coquet
as a young, flirting girl; flirtatious

coquina /koʊˈkiː.nə/ /kɑˈkiː.nə/ /kɒˈkiː.nə/ n
coquina
soft form of limestone

cor anglais /ˌkɔɹ ɔŋˈɡleɪ/ /ˌkɔːɹ ˈɒŋɡleɪ/ n
cor anglais
woodwind instrument

cor pulmonale n
cœur pulmonaire
change in heart structure due to respiratory disorder

coracle /ˈkɒɹəkəl/ n
coracle
small circular or oblong boat made of wickerwork

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɚɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ adj
corail
having the orange-pink colour of coral
corallien
made of coral

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɚɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ n
corail
substance
colony

coral island n
ile corallienne île corallienne
coral island

coral reef n
récif corallien
mound or hummock of coral

coral snake n
serpent corail
snake

corban n
corban
an offering to God, especially in fulfilment of a vow

corbel /ˈkɔːbəl/ n
corbeau
architecture: a structural member of stone, wood or metal jutting out of a wall to carry a superincumbent weight

cord /kɔɹd/ /kɔːd/ n
corde
length of twisted strands
unit of measurement for firewood
cordon
wires surrounded by a coating, used to supply electricity

cordage /ˈkɔːdɪdʒ/ n
cordage
set of ropes and cords

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.di.əl/ /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/ /ˈkɔɹ.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈkɔː.di.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dʒəl/ n
sirop
concentrated drink

cordially /ˈkɔɹd͡ʒəli/ /ˈkɔːdɪəli/ adv
cordialement
in a friendly manner

cordierite n
cordiérite
a cyclosilicate

cordite /ˈkɔːdaɪt/ n
cordite
a smokeless propellent used in some firearm ammunition

cordocentesis n
cordocentèse
(surgery) removal of blood from a umbilical cord in utero for testing

cordon off v
boucler
to enclose with rope barrier

cordon sanitaire /ˌkɔːdɒn sanɪˈtɛː/ n
cordon sanitaire
a barrier (physical or administrative) to prevent the spread of disease
any barrier to the spread of anything deemed undesirable

corduroy /ˈkɔɹdəɹɔɪ/ /ˈkɔːdəɹɔɪ/ /ˈkɔːdɹɔɪ/ n
velours côtelé
heavy fabric with vertical ribs

core /ko(ː)ɹ/ /koə/ /koɹ/ /kɔː/ [kʰo̞ɹ] n
carotte
cylindrical sample
centre cœur
center or inner part
cœur
heart of a thing
most important part of a thing
one of several parts in a computer processor
mandrin
hollow cylindrical piece of cardboard
noyau
a piece of ferromagnetic material inside a coil
trognon cœur noyau
central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds

core business n
cœur de métier

core curriculum n
tronc commun

core drill n
carotteuse
sample-taking device

core inflation n
inflation sous-jacente
Eurozone: inflation excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco prices
inflation excluding the increase or decrease of prices in some sectors

core sample n
carotte
cylindrical section of a naturally occurring substance

coregency n
corégence
monarchical position (such as king, queen, emperor or empress) held by two persons when normally held by only one

coregent n
corégent
joint ruler or regent

coreopsis n
coréopsis
any of several composite herbs, of genus Coreopsis, typically with bright yellow flowers

coresidence n
corésidence
living together

corgi /ˈkɔɹɡi/ /ˈkɔɹɡun/ /ˈkɔːɡi/ /ˈkɔːɡuːn/ n
corgi
short for Welsh corgi

coriander /ˈkɔɹiˌændɚ/ /ˌkɒɹiˈændə/ /ˌkɔɹiˈændɚ/ n
coriandre
Coriandrum sativum plant
coriandre graine de coriandre
dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum plant

corium n
corium
material from a nuclear meltdown

cork /kɔɹk/ /kɔːk/ n
bouchon
angling float
bouchon liège
bottle stopper
liège bouchon
phellem of the cork oak
liège phellème suber
(botany) tissue that grows from the cork cambium
cork
aerialist corkscrew maneuver

cork oak n
chêne-liège liège
a type of evergreen oak tree, Quercus suber

corkage /ˈkɔɹkɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɔːkɪdʒ/ n
droit de bouchon
fee charged by restaurant to serve wine that a diner has provided

corkscrew /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ n
tire-bouchon
implement for opening bottles sealed by a cork

corky adj
bouchonné
of wine, contaminated by cork

corm n
corme
underground stem of a plant

cormorant /ˈkɑm(ə)ɹənt/ /ˈkɔɹməɹənt/ /ˈkɔːməɹənt/ n
cormoran
seabird of the family Phalacrocoracidae

corn /kɔɹn/ /kɔːn/ n
cor
type of callus

corn dog n
pogo saucisse sur bâtonnet
hot dog coated in cornbread batter and deep-fried

corn flakes n
flocons de maïs
breakfast cereal

corn poppy n
coquelicot
Papaver rhoeas

corn salad n
mâche doucette
a plant

corn smut n
charbon du maïs
fungus

corn snake n
serpent des blés
a species of rat snake

corn syrup n
sirop de maïs
sticky sweet liquid

corncob /ˈkɔɹn.kɑb/ /ˈkɔɹn.kɒb/ /ˈkɔːn.kɒb/ n
rafle
core of an ear of corn

corncockle n
nielle
plant of the genus Agrostemma

corncrake /ˈkɔrnˌkreɪk/ /ˈkɔːnkreɪk/ n
râle des genêts roi caille roi des cailles
the bird Crex crex

cornea /ˈkɔː(ɹ)ni.ə/ n
cornée
layer forming the front of the eye

corned beef n
corned-beef
smoke-cured and salted beef

cornein n
cornéine

cornel n
cornouille
fruit
cornouiller
tree

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ n
coin
space in the angle between converging lines or walls
intersection of two streets
secret or secluded place
projection into space of an angular solid

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ v
acculer piéger
to trap in a difficult position
cornériser négocier un prix de gros
business: to get sufficient command of a stock or commodity to be able to manipulate prices
manœuvrer
automotive: to handle while turning
rencogner
to drive into a corner
tourner
automotive: to turn a corner

corner flag n
drapeau de coin
flag marking the corner of a playing field

corner kick n
coup de pied de coin corner coup de coin
in soccer

corner of the mouth n
commissure des lèvres
side of the mouth where the lips join

cornerstone n
pierre angulaire pierre d'angle
base stone
that which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central
pierre angulaire première pierre
ceremonial stone

cornet /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
cornet
piece of paper twisted to make a container
pastry shell to be filled with ice-cream
cornet cornet à pistons
musical instrument
cornette
military officer

cornetist n
cornettiste

cornett /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /kɔːˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
cornet à bouquin
wind instrument

cornfield /ˈkɔɹnˌfild/ /ˈkɔːnfiːld/ n
champ de blé
a field of corn

cornflower /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊ.ɚ/ n
bleuet aubifoin centaurée bleuet
Centaurea cyanus

cornflower blue adj
bleu bleuet bleu barbeau

cornice n
corniche
horizontal architectural element
an accumulation of snow

cornmeal n
farine de maïs
dried corn milled to a coarse meal

cornrow n
tresse africaine
braided hair close to the scalp

cornstarch n
maïzena
very fine starch powder

cornucopia /ˌkɔː.nəˈkəʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔːɹ.njəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔːɹ.nəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ n
corne d'abondance
mythical horn endlessly overflowing with food and drink
abundance or plentiful supply

corny /ˈkɔɹni/ /ˈkɔːni/ adj
banal
insipid or trite
dégoulinant kitsch sirupeux
excessively sentimental

corolla /kəˈɹoʊlə/ /kəˈɹɑlə/ /kəˈɹɒlə/ /kəˈɹəʊlə/ n
corolle
whorl of a flower

corollarily adv
corollairement

corollary /kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ /kɔˈɹoʊˌlɛɹi/ /ˈkɒɹələɹi/ /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ n
corollaire corolaire
proposition which follows easily

corona /kəˈɹoʊ.nə/ /kəˈɹəʊ.nə/ n
couronne
luminous plasma atmosphere of the Sun or other star
circumference of the base of the glans penis in human males

corona glandis /kəˈɹəʊnə ˈɡlændɪs/ n
couronne balanique couronne du gland

corona glandis penis /kəˈɹəʊnə ˈɡlændɪs ˈpiːnɪs/ n
couronne du gland du pénis

coronach /kɒɹənək/ /kɒɹənəx/ n
coronach
dirge, lamentation

coronal /kəˈɹoʊnəl/ /kəˈɹəʊnəl/ /ˈkɑɹənəl/ /ˈkɒɹənəl/ /ˈkɔɹənəl/ adj
coronal
produced with tip or blade of tongue

coronal /kəˈɹoʊnəl/ /kəˈɹəʊnəl/ /ˈkɑɹənəl/ /ˈkɒɹənəl/ /ˈkɔɹənəl/ n
coronale
consonant produced with tip or blade of tongue

coronal mass ejection n
éjection de masse coronale
coronal mass ejection

coronary artery n
artère coronaire coronaire
artery

coronary sinus n
sinus coronaire
large collection of veins in the heart wall

coronary thrombosis n
thrombose coronaire
thrombosis of a coronary artery

coronasceptic n
coronasceptique
person who does not believe that COVID-19 exists or is a serious problem

coronation /kɒɹəˈneɪʃn̩/ /ˌkɑ-/ /ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ n
couronnement
act or the ceremony of formally investing a sovereign or the sovereign’s consort with a crown and other insignia of royalty

coronavirus /kəˈɹoʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ /kəˈɹəʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ n
coronavirus
member of the family Coronaviridae

coronene n
coronène

coroner /ˈkɑɹ.ə.nɚ/ /ˈkɒ.ɹə.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹ.ə.nɚ/ /ˈkɹaʊnə(ɹ)/ n
coroner médecin légiste
who presides over an inquest

coronet /kɒɹəˈnɛt/ /kɔɹəˈnɛt/ /ˈkɒɹənɪt/ /ˈkɔɹənɪt/ n
couronne
ring of tissue between a horse's hoof and leg

corporal /ˈkoɹ.pɚ.əl/ /ˈkoɹ.pɹəl/ /ˈkɔː.pɜ.ɹəl/ /ˈkɔː.pɹəl/ n
caporal
military rank
corporal
ecclesiastical: cloth on which the elements of the Eucharist are placed

corporal punishment /ˌkɔː.pəɹ.əl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/ n
châtiment corporel
form of punishment achieved by inflicting blows to the offender's body

corporate /ˈkɔɹ.pəɹ.eɪt/ /ˈkɔɹ.pəɹ.ət/ /ˈkɔɹ.pɹət/ /ˈkɔː.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈkɔː.pə.ɹət/ /ˈkɔː.pɹət/ adj
corporatif
of, or relating to a corporation

corporatespeak n
jargon [[d']]entreprise
jargon used within business

corporation /ˈkɔːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
société anonyme
company owned by shareholders

corporatism n
corporatisme
political ideology

corporeality n
corporalité corporéité
The state of being corporeal

corps /ko(ː)ɹ/ /ko(ː)ɹz/ /koə/ /koəz/ /koɹ/ /koɹz/ /kɔː/ /kɔːz/ [kʰo̞ɹ] [kʰo̞ɹz] n
corps
battlefield formation

corpse /koɹps/ /koːps/ /kɔːps/ /kɔːɹps/ [kʰo̞ɹps] n
cadavre corps corps sans vie
dead body

corpulence /ˈkɔː(ɹ)pjʊləns/ n
corpulence
characteristic or state of being corpulent

corpulent /ˈkoɹpjəlɪnt/ /ˈkɔːpjələnt/ /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/ adj
corpulent
large in body; fat

corpus /ˈkɔɹpəs/ /ˈkɔːpəs/ n
corpus
linguistics: collection of writings

corpus callosum n
corps calleux mésolobe
Band of nerves connecting hemispheres

corpus cavernosum n
corps caverneux
body of erectile tissue

corpus delicti n
corps du délit
the evidence

corpus spongiosum n
corps spongieux
the mass of spongy tissue surrounding the male urethra within the penis

corpuscle /ˈkɔɹˌpʌsəl/ /ˈkɔːˌpʌsəl/ n
corpuscule
A minute particle

corral /kəˈɹæl/ /kəˈɹɑːl/ n
corral
enclosure for livestock

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ adj
correct
free from error

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ v
corriger
To make something become right that was previously wrong

correcting fluid n
correcteur liquide
liquid used to cover a mistake

correction /kəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
correction
act of correcting
punishment
amount or quantity added or subtracted so as to correct
correction rectification
substitution for an error or mistake

correction fluid n
blanco correcteur liquide tipex
fluid for masking textual errors

correction tape n
ruban correcteur tipex
opaque tape

corrective /kəˈɹɛktɪv/ adj
correcteur
pertaining to correction

corrective rape n
viol correctif
raping a person because of their perceived sexual orientation or gender identity

correctly /kəˈɹɛk(t)li/ adv
correctement
in a correct manner

correctness n
conformité, exactitude
freedom from error
véracité
conformity to the truth or to fact

correlate /ˈkɑɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɑɹələt/ /ˈkɒɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɒɹələt/ /ˈkɔɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɔɹələt/ v
corréler
intransitive: to be related by a correlation
transitive: to compare

correlation /ˌkɑ.ɹəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
corrélation
measure of relationship
a reciprocal, parallel, or complementary relationship

correspond /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑnd/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑnd/ v
correspondre
to exchange messages
to be equivalent or similar

correspondence /ˌkɑ.ɹəˈspɑn.dəns/ /ˌkɒɹ.əˈspɒn.dəns/ /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dəns/ /ˌkɔɹ.əˈspɑn.dəns/ n
correspondance
reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially by letters
postal or other written communications
agreement of situations or objects with an expected outcome
correspondance chronique
newspaper or news stories generally

correspondent /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɑn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɔn.dənt/ n
correspondant correspondante
journalist

corresponding /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ adj
correspondant
that have a similar relationship

correspondingly adv
conformément
in a corresponding manner

corridor /-də/ /ˈkɒɹɪdɔː/ /ˈkɔɹədɚ/ /ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ n
couloir aérien
airspace
couloir corridor
narrow hall or passage
tract of land

corridors of power n
allées du pouvoir avenues du pouvoir

corrie /ˈkɒɹi/ n
cirque
geographical feature of glaciation

corrigendum /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈdʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈɡɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈd͡ʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈɡɛn.dəm/ n
coquille erratum
error that is to be corrected in a printed work

corroborate /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ /kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/ v
corroborer
To confirm or support with additional evidence

corrode /kəˈɹoʊd/ /kəˈɹəʊd/ [kəˈɹoʊ̯d] [kɚˈ(ɹ)oʊ̯d] v
corroder
to have corrosive action
rouiller éroder
to eat away

corrodible adj
corrodable
readily corroded

corrosion /kəˈɹoʊʒən/ /kəˈɹəʊʒən/ n
corrosion
The act of corroding
Erosion by chemical action

corrosive /kəˈɹəʊsɪv/ adj
corrosif
destroying texture or substance of a body

corrugated adj
ondulé
marked with parallel folds, ridges or furrows

corrugated iron n
tôle ondulée
building material

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ adj
corrompu dévoyé
in a depraved state

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ v
corrompre
to change from good to bad

corrupted /kəˈɹʌptɪd/ adj
corrompu
Marked by immorality and perversion; depraved

corruptible adj
corruptible
bribable, that can be bought

corruption /kəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
corruption
corruption concussion
seeking bribes
corruption pourriture
the act of impairing integrity

corsac fox n
renard corsac renard des steppes
Vulpes corsac

corsage /kɔːˈsɑːʒ/ n
corsage
bodice of a woman's dress
petit bouquet
small bouquet of flowers

corsair /ˈkɔːrsɛər/ n
corsaire
pirate ship or privateer
corsaire pirate
privateersman or pirate

corselet /ˈkɔːslət/ n
combiné
underwear

corseque n
corsèque
pole weapon

corset /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ n
corset
woman's garment

cortege /kɔɹˈtɛʒ/ /ˈkɔɹ.tɛʒ/ n
cortège
a ceremonial procession

cortex /ˈkɔɹtɛks/ /ˈkɔːtɛks/ n
cortex
outer layer of an internal organ or body structure
tissue of a stem or root

corticosteroid n
corticostéroïde
corticosteroid

cortisol /ˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsɔl/ /ˈkɔː.tɪ.sɒl/ n
cortisol

cortisone /ˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/ /ˈkɔː.tɪ.zəʊn/ n
cortisone
corticosteroid hormone

corundum /kəˈɹʌn.dəm/ n
corindon
mineral

coruscation /ˌkɒɹəsˈkeɪʃən/ n
coruscation fulgurance
sudden display of brilliance

corvee /kɔːɹˈveɪ/ /ˈkɔːveɪ/ n
corvée
labor in lieu of taxes
unpaid labor required by a feudal lord

corvette /kɔːɹ.ˈvɛt/ n
corvette
modern warship
warship of 17th-18th century

corvid /ˈkɔɹvɪd/ n
corvidé
member of Corvidae

corvine adj
corvide
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of crows or ravens

corymb /ˈkɒɹɪmb/ n
corymbe
cluster of flowers

coryphée /-ɹə-/ /kɑɹɪˈfeɪ/ /kɒɹɪˈfeɪ/ n
coryphée
ballet dancer ranking above a member of the corps de ballet and below a soloist

coryza /kəˈɹɑɪ̯.zə/ n
coryza
inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nasal cavity

cosecant /ˈkoʊˌsiːkənt/ n
cosécante
reciprocal of the sine function

cosign /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ v
cosigner
to sign a document jointly with another person

cosignatory n
cosignataire
any of several people who sign a document together

cosine /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/ /ˈkəʉ.sɑɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ n
cosinus
trigonometric function

cosmeceutical n
cosméceutique

cosmetic /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/ /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ n
cosmétique cosmétiques
any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin

cosmetic surgeon n
chirurgien cosmétique chirurgien esthéticien chirurgien esthétique chirurgienne cosmétique chirurgienne esthéticienne chirurgienne esthétique
performer of cosmetic surgery

cosmetic surgery n
chirurgie cosmétique chirurgie esthétique
surgery to improve appearance

cosmetics n
cosmétique
preparations to change or enhance the beauty
study of such products

cosmetologist n
esthéticien esthéticienne visagiste
person who advises people on cosmetics and other beauty treatments

cosmic /ˈkɒz.mɪk/ adj
cosmique
of or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe

cosmic dust n
poussière cosmique
dust which exists in outer space

cosmic microwave background n
fond diffus cosmologique

cosmic ray n
rayon cosmique
cosmic radiation
energetic particle

cosmo- prefix
cosmo-
universe, world

cosmochemistry n
cosmochimie
branch of chemistry

cosmocracy n
cosmocratie
rulership of the world

cosmodicy n
cosmodicée
a justification of the fundamental goodness of the universe

cosmodrome n
cosmodrome base de lancement
a site for launching spacecraft

cosmogonic adj
cosmogonique
of or pertaining to cosmogony

cosmogony /kɑzˈmɑ.ɡə.ni/ /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/ /kɔzˈmɔɡ.ə.ni/ n
cosmogonie
the study of the origin of the universe

cosmographer /kɒzˈmɒɡɹəfə/ n
cosmographe

cosmological adj
cosmologique
of or pertaining to cosmology, or to the overall structure of the universe

cosmologist n
cosmologiste cosmologue
person who studies cosmology

cosmology n
cosmologie
study of the physical universe

cosmonaut /ˈkɒzməˌnɔːt/ n
cosmonaute
an astronaut, especially a Russian or Soviet one

cosmopolitan /ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/ adj
cosmopolite
at ease in any part of the world
composed of people from all over the world
growing in many parts of the world; widely distributed

cosmopolitanism /ˌkɑzməˈpɑlɪtənɪzm̩/ n
cosmopolitisme
idea that all humanity belongs to a single community

cosmopolite /kɑzˈmɑ.pəˌlaɪt/ n
cosmopolite
cosmopolitan person

cosmos /ˈkɑz.moʊs/ /ˈkɒz.mɒs/ n
cosmos
the universe

cosom hockey n
hockey cosom

cosplay /ˈkɑs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɑz.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒz.pleɪ/ /ˌkoʊˈspleɪ/ n
cosplay costumade
subculture centered on dressing as characters

cosplay /ˈkɑs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɑz.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒz.pleɪ/ /ˌkoʊˈspleɪ/ v
cosplayer costumader
to costume oneself as a character

cosset /ˈkɒsɪt/ v
chouchouter choyer dorloter gâter
to treat like a pet

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ n
coût
negative consequence or loss
coût frais
amount of money spent for a purpose

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ v
couter coûter
to cause something to be lost
coûter couter
to incur a charge, a price

cost center n
centre de coûts

cost dear v
coûter cher

cost object n
objet de coût

cost of living n
coût de la vie
average cost of a standard set of basic necessities of life

cost price n
prix coûtant
cost price

cost the earth v
coûter bonbon coûter la peau du cul coûter la peau du dos coûter un bras coûter une blinde coûter une couille
be a huge expense

cost-effective adj
rentable
return of benefit justifying an investment

costal /ˈkɑstl̩/ /ˈkɒstl̩/ adj
costal
pertaining to a rib

costal cartilage n
cartilage costal
bar of hyaline cartilage found at the anterior ends of the ribs

costly /ˈkɒst.li/ adj
coûteux lourd
expensive

costmary n
menthe-coq

costume /kɑsˈt(j)um/ /kɑsˈt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɑs.təm/ /ˈkɑs.tʊm/ /ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ /ˈkɑsˌt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ /ˈkɒs.t͡ʃuːm/ n
costume
dress of a particular country, period or people
set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion
costume déguisement
disguise

costumier n
costumier costumière
person who supplies or designs costumes

cosy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ adj
douillet douillette peinard
affording comfort and warmth

cot /kɑt/ /kɒt/ [kɔt] [kɔʈ] [kʰat̚] [kʰaʔ] [kʰɑt̚] [kʰɑʔ] [kʰɒʔ(t)] [kʰɒːt̚] [kʰɔt] [kʰɔʔ] n
huche lit de bébé
bed for children
lit de camp
portable or temporary bed

cot death n
mort subite du nourrisson
unexplained death of a baby, usually while sleeping

cotangent /ˈkoʊˌtænd͡ʒənt/ n
cotangente
trigonometric function

cotehardie n
cotte-hardie
14th-century garment

coterie /ˈkoʊtəɹi/ /ˈkəʊtəɹi/ /ˌkoʊtəˈɹi/ [ˈkoʊɾəɹi] [ˌkoʊɾəˈɹi] n
coterie
circle of associates
clan of prairie dogs

coterminous /kəˈtəː.mɪ.nəs/ /kəˈtɝ.mɪ.nəs/ adj
limitrophe
adjoining

cotidal adj
cotidal
relating to locations where tides occur at the same time of the day

cotillion /koʊtɪlˈjɑ̃/ /kətɪlˈjɑ̃/ /kətɪlˈjɒ̃/ /kəʊtɪlˈjɒ̃/ n
cotillon
bold dance

cottage /ˈkɑtəd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɒtɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈkɑɾəd͡ʒ] [ˈkɑɾɪd͡ʒ] n
cottage
A small house; a cot; a hut

cottage cheese n
fromage blanc quark faisselle fromage frais
cheese curd product

cotton /ˈkɑt.ən/ /ˈkɒt.ən/ [ˈkɑʔn̩] n
coton
any plant yielding fiber like that of Gossypium
fiber
cotonnade coton
fabric

cotton swab n
coton-tige bâtonnet ouaté coton tige
a small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small rod

cotton wool /ˈkɒtən wʊl/ n
ouate coton hydrophile
absorbent cotton

cotton-wool v
ouater
cover with, or in, cotton wool

cottontail /ˈkɑt.n̩teɪl/ /ˈkɒt.n̩teɪl/ n
lapin de Floride lapin à queue blanche
type of rabbit

cotyledon /ˌkɑt.əˈliː.dən/ /ˌkɒt.ɪˈliː.dən/ n
cotylédon
leaf of the embryo of a seed-bearing plant

cotyloid cavity n
cavité cotyloïde
bony cup of the pelvis

coua n
coua
bird of the genus Coua

couch /kaʊt͡ʃ/ n
canapé sofa
furniture for seating of more than one person

couch /kaʊt͡ʃ/ v
formuler rédiger
phrase in a particular style
s'allonger
lie down (on a couch)

couch grass /ˈkaʊt͡ʃˌɡɹæs/ /ˈkuːt͡ʃɡɹɑːs/ n
chiendent
species of grass

couch potato n
pantouflard avachi légume télézard
person

cougar /ˈkuɡɚ/ /ˈkuːɡɑː/ /ˈkuːɡə/ [ˈkʰuɡɚ] [ˈkʰuːɡə] n
cougar
slang: older woman who seeks younger men
puma cougar lion des montagnes
Puma concolor

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ n
toux
bout of repeated coughing; medical condition that causes one to cough
sudden, often involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the glottis, and out through the mouth

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ v
tousser
to push air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound) and out through the mouth
to make a noise like a cough

cough mixture n
sirop contre la toux
medicine or medication used to treat coughs

cough syrup n
sirop contre la toux sirop antitussif
liquid used to ease a sore throat

cough up v
cracher
to expel by coughing
cracher lâcher
to pay money
se planter
to lose by one's own mistakes

cougher /ˈkɑfɚ/ /ˈkɒfə/ /ˈkɔfɚ/ n
tousseur tousseuse tousseux
person who coughs

could I see the menu, please phraseologicalUnit
apportez-moi la carte, s'il vous plaît apportez-nous la carte, s'il vous plaît
said to ask for a menu

could do with v
ne pas dire non
to need something that would be beneficial

coulomb /ˈku.loʊm/ /ˈku.lɑm/ /ˈkuː.lɒm/ n
coulomb
unit of electrical charge

coulrophobia /kəʊl.ɹə.ˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ n
coulrophobie
fear of clowns

coumarin /ˈkuːməɹɪn/ n
coumarine
aromatic compound

council /ˈkaʊn.səl/ n
conseil
committee that leads or governs

councillor n
conseiller conseiller municipal conseillère
member of a city council

counsel /ˈkaʊn.səl/ n
conseil
consultation
conseil expertise
advice
conseil plan projet
deliberate purpose

counsel /ˈkaʊn.səl/ v
conseiller
to give advice, especially professional advice
to recommend

counsel of despair n
aveu [[d']]impuissance

counseling n
conseil
assistance

counselor /ˈkaʊnsələ(ɹ)/ n
conseiller conseillère
professional who counsels people

count /kaʊnt/ n
chef d'accusation chef d’inculpation
a charge of misconduct
compte décompte
the act of counting
compte nombre
the result of a tally that reveals the number of items in a set
compte à rebours décompte
a countdown
comte
ruler of a county (male)

count /kaʊnt/ v
compter
to enumerate or determine number
to be of significance; to matter

count angels on pinheads v
discuter du sexe des anges
to spend time on fruitless intellectual matters

count down v
décompter
announce the passage of time
await a precisely timed expected event

count noun n
nom comptable nom dénombrable
noun used to refer to things that can be counted

count on v
compter sur
to rely on, trust, or expect

count on the fingers of one hand v
compter sur les doigts d'une main

count one's blessings v
voir le bon côté des choses
count one's blessings

count sheep v
compter les moutons
to attempt to go to sleep by thinking of something boring

countable /ˈkaʊntəbəl/ [ˈkʰãʊ̯̃n(ɾ)əbɫ̩] adj
dénombrable
capable of being counted, having a quantity
grammar: freely used with numbers and the definite article
math: having a bijection with a subset of the natural numbers

countable set n
ensemble dénombrable
set that is countable

countdown /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/ n
compte à rebours décompte
a count backward to the time of some event
hit-parade top 50
a radio or television program counting down the top songs of a given week

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/ /ˈkaʊnt.nəns/ [kæũ̯n.tɪ̆.nəns] n
visage
face

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/ /ˈkaʊnt.nəns/ [kæũ̯n.tɪ̆.nəns] v
approuver
tolerate, support, sanction

counter /ˈkaʊn.tə/ /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ [ˈkaʊ.ɾ̃ɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.nɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.ɾ̃ɚ] adv
contre
contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction

counter /ˈkaʊn.tə/ /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ [ˈkaʊ.ɾ̃ɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.nɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.ɾ̃ɚ] n
compteur
object used in counting
one who counts
computing: variable etc. for keeping count
comptoir guichet
table or board on which business is transacted

counter- /ˈkaʊn.tə/ /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ /ˈkæɔn.tə/ /ˌkaʊn.tɚ/ prefix
contre-
in opposition to

counter-attack n
contre-attaque contre-offensive contrattaque controffensive
an attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

counter-attack v
contre-attaquer contrattaquer
to attack in response to an attack by opponents

counter-offensive n
contre-offensive
attack made in response to a previous offensive

counterargument n
contre-argument
an argument that is opposed to another argument

counterbalance /ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/ n
contrepoids
weight balancing an opposite one
force or influence balancing an opposite one

counterbalance /ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/ v
contrebalancer
to apply weight in order to balance

counterbore n
chambrage
recess-machining tool

counterclaim n
demande reconventionnelle
suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff

counterculture n
contreculture
any culture whose values and lifestyles are opposed to those of the established mainstream culture, especially to western culture

countercurrent n
contre-courant
current that flows against the prevailing one

counterespionage n
contre-espionnage
activities to prevent spying

counterexample n
contrexemple
instance of the falsity

counterfactual /ˌkaʊn.tə(ɹ)ˈfæk.tʃu.əl/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈfæktʃuəl/ adj
contrefactuel
contrary to the facts

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ adj
contrefait
intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine
unauthentic

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ n
contrefaçon
fake

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ v
contrefaire
To produce something that appears to be official or valid

counterfeiter /ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌfɪtə(ɹ)/ n
contrefacteur faux-monnayeur
a person who counterfeits

counterintuitive /ˌkaʊntəɹɪnˈtuɪtɪv/ [ˌkʰaʊɾ̃ɚɪnˈtʰuɪɾɪv] adj
contre-intuitif
contrary to intuition or common sense

counterion n
contre-ion
ion of opposite charge

countermand /ˈkaʊntɚˌmænd/ /ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈmænd/ n
contrordre
an order to the contrary of a previous one

countermeasure /ˈkaʊntəmɛʒə/ n
contre-mesure
action

countermelody n
contre-chant contrechant
secondary or supplemental melody

counterpart /ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/ /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɑɹt/ n
contre-partie
either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another
duplicat homologue pendant équivalent
homologue
one which has corresponding functions or characteristics

counterpoint /ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪnt/ n
contrepoint
(music) a melody added to an existing one

counterpower n
contre-pouvoir

counterproductive /ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv/ adj
contre-productif contreproductif
more of a hindrance than a help

counterpropaganda n
contre-propagande contrepropagande
antipropaganda

counterquestion n
contre-question
question that serves as a reply

counterrevolution n
contre-révolution
revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution

counterrevolutionary adj
contre-révolutionnaire
in opposition to a revolution

counterrevolutionary n
contre-révolutionnaire
person who opposes a revolution

counterscarp n
contrescarpe
outer slope of a defensive or fortified ditch

countersign v
contresigner
add a second signature

countersignature n
contresignature
a signature made to confirm or endorse another

countersink n
fraisure
a conical recess machined around a hole

countersteer v
contre-braquer
steer a vehicle in the opposite direction

countersteering n
contre-braquage

countersubject n
contre-sujet
countersubject

countersurveillance n
contre-surveillance
the art of evading surveillance

countertenor n
contreténor
a part or section performing a countermelody against the tenor or main part
contreténor contre-ténor
adult male singer

counterterrorist adj
contreterroriste
intended to combat terrorism

countertop n
comptoir
The top surface of a counter, for preparation of food

countervairy adj
contrevairé

counterweight n
contrepoids
heavy mass reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering of something

countess /ˈkaʊntɪs/ n
comtesse
wife of a count or earl

counting /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/ n
comptage décompte
act of making a count

counting rhyme n
comptine

counting rod n
baguette à calculer
small bar

counting-out game n
formulette

countless /ˈkaʊntləs/ adj
innombrable incalculable sans nombre
too many to count, innumerable

country /ˈkaʊntɹi/ /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ [ˈkʰʌnt̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷi] adj
campagnard de la campagne de la contrée de province
of, from or pertaining to the countryside (adjective)

country /ˈkaʊntɹi/ /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ [ˈkʰʌnt̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷi] n
campagne
the country, rural area, as opposed to the town or city
country
country music
pays contrée
nation state
region of land

country bumpkin n
péquenaud
unsophisticated person from a rural area

country club n
country club
private club in a rural area

country code n
code de pays code pays
code representing a specific country or area

country house n
maison de campagne
residence

country rock n
country rock
country rock music

country wine n
vin de pays

countryman /ˈkʌntɹimən/ n
campagnarde campagnard
country dweller
citoyen citoyenne habitant habitante
somebody from a certain country
compatriote
somebody from one's own country

countryside /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ n
campagne
a rural landscape
campagne arrière-pays
area outside of towns and cities, or such part of a larger area

county /ˈkaʊnti/ n
comté
land ruled by a count or countess
comté département
administrative region of various countries

county town n
chef-lieu de département
administrative town of a county

coup d'état /ˌku deɪˈtɑ/ /ˌkuː deɪˈtɑː/ n
coup d'État putsch
sudden overthrow of a government

coup de grâce /kuː də ɡɹɑs/ /kuː də ɡɹɑː/ n
coup de grâce
final blow

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ n
couple
two forces that are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, thus creating the turning effect of a torque or moment
couple paire époux
two partners
paire couple
two of the same kind considered together
quelques deux ou trois...
a small number of

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ v
coupler
to join together

couplet /ˈkʌp.lət/ /ˈkʌplɪt/ n
couplet
in poetry, a pair of lines with rhyming end words

coupling /ˈkʌplɪŋ/ n
dépendance
(software engineering) degree of reliance between two program modules

coupon /ˈkjuːˌpɑn/ /ˈkjuːˌpɔn/ /ˈkuːpən/ /ˈkuːˌpɑn/ /ˈkuːˌpɒn/ /ˈkuːˌpɔ̃/ [ˈkj̥uˌpan] [ˈkʰuˌpan] n
bon coupon
section of a ticket giving the holder some entitlement
coupon
certificate of interest due
coupon bon
voucher which offers a discount on a particular product

courage /ˈkɝ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkʌɹ.ɪdʒ/ /ˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
courage
ability to do frightening things
courage bravoure cœur vaillance
quality of a confident character

courgette /kɔɹˈʒɛt/ /kɔːˈʒɛt/ /kʊəˈʒɛt/ /kʊɚˈʒɛt/ n
courgette zucchini
a small marrow/squash

courier /ˈkɝ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.ɪə/ n
coursier messager
person who delivers messages

course /koəs/ /koɹs/ /koːɹs/ /kuːɹs/ /kɔɹs/ /kɔːs/ /kɜːs/ /kʊɹs/ n
cours
learning program
intended passage of voyage
parcours
itinerary of a race
plat
stage of a meal
route cours
nautical: direction of movement of a vessel
trajectoire
sports: trajectory of a ball etc.

course /koəs/ /koɹs/ /koːɹs/ /kuːɹs/ /kɔɹs/ /kɔːs/ /kɜːs/ /kʊɹs/ v
parcourir
Flow

course credit n
crédit
unit for measuring academic studies

course of action n
marche à suivre plan d'action
set of intended actions

coursebook /ˈkɔː(r)sbʊk/ n
livre de classe livre de cours
textbook

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /koːt/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ n
cour
collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority
enclosed space; a courtyard
formal assembling of the retinue of a sovereign
residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or ether dignitary
attention directed to a person in power
cour tribunal
persons officially assembled under authority of law
court court de tennis
place for playing the game of tennis and some other ball games
tribunal cour
tribunal established for the administration of justice
hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /koːt/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ v
courtiser faire la cour
to attempt to win over

court bouillon n
court-bouillon
seasoned liquid

court jester n
bouffon fou fou du roi
person who amused a medieval court

court martial n
cour martiale conseil de guerre tribunal militaire
court; council of war

court martial v
faire comparaître en cour martiale
to bring to court martial

court of cassation n
Cour de cassation cour de cassation
the highest court of appeal

court of first instance n
tribunal de première instance
court of law

court of law n
tribunal cour de justice

court order n
ordonnance judiciaire
a written command issued by a judge

court shoe n
bâbette escarpin
shoe with no fastening and a low-cut front

courteous /ˈkɜːti.əs/ /ˈkɝti.əs/ adj
poli courtois
showing regard for others

courtesan /kɔɹtɪˈzæn/ /kɔːtɪˈzæn/ /ˈkoɹtɪzæn/ /ˈkoɹtɪzən/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzæn/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzən/ /ˈkɔːtɪzæn/ /ˈkɔːtɪzən/ n
courtisane
high-status prostitute

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ n
courtoisie
polite behavior
indulgence
consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence
politesse
polite gesture or remark

courthouse n
maison de cour palais de justice tribunal
public building housing courts of law

courtier /ˈko(ː)ɹtiɚ/ /ˈkoətɪə/ /ˈkɔɹtiɚ/ /ˈkɔːtɪə/ n
courtisan
attendant at a royal court

courtly love n
amour courtois

courtroom n
salle d'audience
room where a judge presides

courtship /ˈkɔɹt.ʃɪp/ /ˈkɔːt.ʃɪp/ n
cour
act of wooing a person to enter into a romantic relationship or marriage

courtship display n
parade nuptiale

courtyard /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ n
cour
unroofed walled area

couscous /ˈkus.kus/ /ˈkuːs.kuːs/ /ˈkʊs.kʊs/ n
couscous
pasta of North African origin

couscoussier n
couscoussière

cousin /ˈkʌz(ə)n/ /ˈkʌzn̩/ /ˈkʌzɪn/ [ˈkʰɐz.ɹ̩n] n
cousin cousine
child of a person’s parent’s brother or sister

cousin-in-law n
beau-cousin cousin politique
cousin of one's husband
husband of one's cousin
belle-cousine cousine politique
cousin of one's wife
wife of one's cousin

cousinship /ˈkʌzənˌʃɪp/ n
cousinage
state of being cousins

couth /kuːθ/ /kuθ/ adj
raffiné sophistiqué
marked by or possessing a high degree of sophistication

couth /kuːθ/ /kuθ/ n
raffinement sophistication
social grace, refinement, sophistication

couturier n
couturier couturière
person who designs haute couture

couverture n
chocolat de couverture
chocolate prepared for covering cakes and sweets

covalent bond /koʊveɪlənt bɒnd/ n
liaison covalente
bond in which atoms are connected by shared pairs of electrons

covariance /koʊˈvæɹ.i.əns/ /kəʉˈveː.ɹi.əns/ /kəʊˈvɛː.ɹi.əns/ /ˈkoʊˈvɛɹ.i.əns/ n
covariance
statistical measure
object-oriented programming

covariant adj
covariant
relating to covariance
which preserves composition

cove /koʊv/ /kəʊv/ n
anse crique
small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds
arcade voûte
architecture: concave vault
caverne grotte
rare: hollow in a rock

coven /ˈkʌ.vən/ n
clique
clique
sabbat clan coven
formal group or assembly of witches

covenant /ˈkʌv.nənt/ /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ n
accord
agreement to do or not to do
alliance convention pacte
binding agreement
clause
incidental clause

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ n
couvercle
lid
couvert
setting at a restaurant table
couverture
front and back of a book or a magazine
top sheet
espionage: persona maintained by an operative

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ v
couvrir
to conceal or protect
protect by shooting
discuss, mention, deal with
provide enough money for
copulate (of animals)
parcourir
to traverse a certain distance
reprendre
(music) make a cover version

cover girl n
covergirl
female model on magazine cover

cover letter n
lettre de motivation
letter to introduce a document

cover one's back v
assurer ses arrières couvrir ses arrières protéger ses arrières

cover one's feet v
poser culotte

cover story n
couverture
fictitious account
gros titre
story on a publication's front page

cover up v
couvrir
to clothe
dissimuler cacher couvrir
to conceal or disguise

cover version n
reprise cover
rerecording of a song

cover-up n
étouffement dissimulation omerta
attempt to conceal or disguise a wrongdoing or a mistake

coverage /ˈkʌv.əɹ.ɪdʒ/ n
couverture
(genetics) average number of reads representing a given nucleotide
couverture reportage
amount by which something or someone is covered

coverall /ˈkʌv.ə.ɹɔːl/ /ˈkʌv.ɚ.ɑl/ /ˈkʌv.ɚ.ɔl/ n
combinaison
loose-fitting garment

covered /ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/ adj
couvert recouvert
overlaid or enclosed within something

coverlet /ˈkʌvə(ɹ)lɪt/ n
couvre-lit
blanket used as a bed covering

covert /koʊˈvɜɹt/ /ˈkoʊvəɹt/ /ˈkəʊvəːt/ /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvət/ /ˈkʌvəɹ/ /ˈkʌvəɹt/ adj
clandestin secret
secret

covet /ˈkʌvɪt/ v
convoiter désirer
to wish for with eagerness
convoiter guigner
to long for inordinately or unlawfully

coveted /ˈkʌvɪtɪd/ adj
convoité
highly sought-after

covetous /ˈkʌvətəs/ adj
avare
Inordinately desirous; excessively eager to obtain and possess (especially money); avaricious

covetousness /ˈkʌvətəsnəs/ n
convoitise
desire for the possession of something

covid /ˈkoʊvɪd/ /ˈkɐʉvəd/ /ˈkɒvɪd/ /ˈkəʊvəd/ /ˈkəʊvɪd/ /ˈkʌvɪd/ n
covid

covidiot /ˌkoʊˈvɪd.i.ət/ /ˌkɒvˈɪd.i.ət/ n
covidiot covidiote
person who is foolishly reckless with respect to avoiding contracting or spreading COVID-19

cow /kaʊ/ /ɘ kaʊ/ n
chipie garce vache
derogatory: despicable woman
vache
female domesticated ox or other bovine
vache bovin
any domestic bovine regardless of sex or age
vache femelle
female of various species of mammal

cow elephant n
femellle de l'éléphant éléphant femelle
female elephant

cow parsley n
anthrisque sauvage
a weedy biennial umbellifer

cow's milk /kaʊ̯z.mɪlk/ /ˈkaʊ̯zˌmɛlk/ [ˈkʰaʊ̯zˌmɛɫkʰ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯zˌmɪɫkʰ] n
lait de vache
white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a cow

cow-wheat n
mélampyre
plant of genus Melampyrum

coward /ˈkaʊəd/ /ˈkaʊɚd/ n
couard lâche poltron froussard couarde froussarde
a person who lacks courage

cowardice /ˈkaʊə(ɹ)daɪs/ /ˈkaʊədɪs/ /ˈkaʊɚdɪs/ n
lâcheté couardise
the lack of courage

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ adj
lâche bas veule
showing cowardice

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ adv
lâchement
in the manner of a coward

cowbane /ˈkaʊbeɪn/ n
ciguë aquatique
plant of the genus Cicuta

cowbell /ˈkaʊˌbɛl/ n
sonnaille
musical instrument
sonnaille clarine
bell worn by cows

cowboy /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ n
cow-boy cowboy
man who identifies with cowboy culture
cow-boy vacher cowboy
person who tends cattle

cowboy hat n
chapeau de cow-boy
high crown, broad-brimmed hat, worn by cowboys

cowed /kaʊd/ adj
intimidé
frightened into submission

cower /ˈkaʊə/ /ˈkaʊɚ/ v
recroqueviller tapir
to crouch in fear

cowgirl n
vachère cow-girl
A woman who tends free-range cattle

cowgirl position n
Andromaque amazone
The woman-on-top position

cowherd n
vachère bouvier bouvière vacher
a person who herds cattle

cowhide n
cuir de vache
hide of a cow

cowl /kaʊl/ n
capuchon
chimney covering
covering over engine
froc
monk's hood or robe

cowled adj
encapuchonné
wearing a cowl

cowlick /ˈkaʊˌlɪk/ /ˈkælɪk/ n
épi
unruly lock of hair

cowling n
capot
covering

coworker /ˈkoʊˈwɝ.kɚ/ /ˈkəʊˈwɜː.kə/ n
collègue confrère
somebody with whom one works

cowpat n
bouse
droppings of cow dung

cowpox n
cowpox vaccine
a skin disease

cowrie /ˈkaʊ.ɹi/ n
cauri
C. moneta
cauri porcelaine
any member of the genus Cypraea

cowshed n
étable bouverie vacherie
place for cows

coy /kɔɪ/ adj
coi
archaic: quiet, reserved, modest
timide
bashful, shy

coyote /kaɪˈ(j)oʊ.ɾi/ /kɔɪˈ(j)əʊt(ɪ)/ /kəˈjoʊ.ɾi/ /ˈkaɪ.(j)oʊt/ n
coyote
canine

coypu /ˈkɔɪ.pu/ n
ragondin
Myocastor coypus

coywolf n
coyloup
hybrid

crab /kɹæb/ n
crabe
crustacean
morpions
informal: infestation of pubic lice

crab louse n
morpion
insect

crab-eating fox n
petit loup renard crabier renard des savanes
Cerdocyon thous

crabapple /ˈkɹæbˌæpəl/ n
coing
fruit

crabber n
crabier
a person who catches crabs

crabby /ˈkɹæb.i/ adj
de mauvais poil
irritated

crabgrass n
digitaire
Digitaria

crack /kɹæk/ n
affaire
business, events, news
ambiance
conviviality, good discussion
crack
program or procedure designed to circumvent restrictions on software
craquement
any sharp sound
sharp sound made when solid material breaks
discussion
meaningful chat
fissure
thin space opened in a previously solid material
narrow opening
fêlé timbré
crazy or crack-brained person
instant
brief time, instant
plaisanterie vanne
sharply humorous comment
raie
vulgar: space between buttocks
crack
one who excels

crack /kɹæk/ v
casser
to break open or crush to small pieces
to overcome a security system or a component
cogner
to strike forcefully
craquer
to make a cracking sound
to break apart under pressure
to yield under interrogation
craquer hacker
to circumvent software restrictions
craquer lâcher
to become debilitated by psychological pressure
décapsuler
to open a canned beverage etc.
entrouvrir
to open slightly
lâcher
to make a sharply humorous comment
muer
of boy's voice: to alternate between high and low register in the process of eventually lowering
se fissurer
to form cracks

crack cocaine n
crack
mixture of baking soda and cocaine smoked in a pipe

crack up /ˈkɹæk ˈʌp/ v
faire rire
to cause to laugh
pouffer de rire éclater de rire
to laugh
péter un plomb craquer
to become insane

crack willow n
saule fragile
Salix fragilis

cracker /ˈkɹækə(ɹ)/ n
cracker crackeur crackeuse
computing: one who cracks
cracker craquelin
crispy baked bread, usually salty or savoury

cracker-barrel adj
de comptoir

crackhead /ˈkɹæk.hɛd/ n
accro au crack
person addicted to crack

crackle /ˈkɹækəl/ n
crépitement
a fizzing, popping sound

crackle /ˈkɹækəl/ v
crépiter grésiller
make a prolonged cracking sound

crackling /ˈkɹæk(ə)lɪŋ/ adj
couenne rissolee
fat that has hardened and is crisp after cooking

crackpot /ˈkɹæk.pɒt/ adj
loufoque
eccentric or impractical

crackpot /ˈkɹæk.pɒt/ n
fou fêlé
crazy person

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ n
berceau
oscillating bed for a baby
figuratively: place of origin
figuratively: infancy, or very early life
bers
framework used to support, lift, or carry ships or other vessels, heavy guns, etc.

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ v
bercer
to rock (a baby to sleep)

cradle snatcher n
prendre au berceau
Person who prefers to date people younger than themselves

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɐːft/ /kɹɑːft/ n
métier
skilled practice of practical occupation
nef
vehicle designed for navigation
ruse
cunning, shrewdness

craftiness n
ruse
skill in deception, slyness

craftsman n
artisan
male artisan

crafty /ˈkɹæfti/ /ˈkɹɑːfti/ adj
rusé madré
cunning, wily

crag /kɹæɡ/ n
affleurement éperon rocheux
rocky outcrop

craggy /ˈkɹæɡ.i/ adj
escarpé
characterized by rugged etc. features

cram /kɹæm/ n
bourrage remplissage
the act of cramming

cram /kɹæm/ v
bachoter
to put hastily through an extensive course of memorizing or study
bachoter bâcler
to make crude preparation for a special occasion
bourrer bâfrer gaver remplir
to eat greedily, and to satiety; to stuff
bourrer emmancher ficher fourrer foutre
to press, force, or drive, particularly in filling, or in thrusting one thing into another
bourrer gaver farcir truffer
to fill with food to satiety; to stuff

cram school n
classe préparatoire prépa
specialised school

cramp /kɹæmp/ n
crampe
painful contraction of a muscle

cramped /kɹæmpt/ adj
bondé serré surchargé surpeuplé
overcrowded or congested
contracté
tight because of or like suffering a cramp
serré être à l'étroit
uncomfortably restricted in size

crampon /ˈkɹæmpɑn/ /ˈkɹæmpən/ n
crampon
attachment to a shoe used for climbing or walking on ice

cranberry /ˈkræn.b(ə).ri/ /ˈkræn.bɛr.i/ n
canneberge
berry
shrub

cranberry juice n
jus de canneberge
the unfermented juice of squeezed cranberries

crane /kɹeɪn/ n
grue
bird
machinery

crane /kɹeɪn/ v
étirer (le cou)
to extend (one's neck)

crane operator n
grutier grutière

cranefly /ˈkɹeɪnˌflaɪ/ n
tipule
fly of the suborder Tipulomorpha

cranesbill n
géranium
plant of the genus Geranium

cranial /ˈkɹeɪ.ni.əl/ adj
crânien
of or relating to the cranium, or to the skull

cranial nerve n
nerf crânien
nerve

craniological adj
craniologique
of or pertaining to craniology

craniometry n
craniométrie
measurement of the skull

craniotomy n
craniotomie
surgical procedure

cranium /ˈkɹeɪ.ni.əm/ n
boîte crânienne
(anatomy) braincase or neurocranium

crank /kɹæŋk/ n
manivelle
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
original tordu
slang: strange person

crank up v
monter
to increase power or volume

cranked adj
coudé
Formed with, or having, a crank

crankset n
pédalier

crankshaft n
vilebrequin
rotating shaft that drives a crank

cranky /ˈkɹæŋki/ adj
chafouin grincheux
grouchy, irritable; easily upset

crap /kɹæp/ interjection
crotte merde putain
expression of worry, disgust

crap /kɹæp/ n
crotte caca
feces
merde conneries crotte
nonsense
merde crotte saleté bouse ordure
something of poor quality

crap /kɹæp/ v
chier couler un bronze poser une pêche
to defecate

crapper /ˈkɹæ.pɚ/ n
cagoinces chiotte là où le roi va seul petit coin trône
coarse slang for a device or place to defecate

crappy /ˈkɹæpi/ adj
merdique pourrave à chier
of poor quality

crapshoot n
un coup de poker
risky venture

craquelure /kɹæk.əˈljʊə/ /kɹæk.əˈljʊɹ/ /kɹæk.əˈlʊə/ /kɹæk.əˈlʊɹ/ n
craquelure
hairline cracks in painting

crash /kɹæʃ/ n
accident crash écrasement
vehicle accident
descente
comedown of a drug
fracas
loud sound
krach
sudden large decline of business
plantage
computer malfunction

crash /kɹæʃ/ v
crécher pieuter
to make informal temporary living arrangments
percuter
to severely damage or destroy by causing to collide with something else
planter bugger
computing: to terminate unexpectedly
s'incruster taper l'incruste
slang: to turn up without having been invited
s'écraser
to collide, fall or come down violently

crash barrier n
glissière de sécurité
barrier on the side of a road

crash course n
cours intensif formation accélérée formation courte
quick, intense course

crash helmet n
casque casque de moto
helmet for motorcyclists

crasis /ˈkɹeɪsɪs/ n
crase
contraction of a vowel at the end of a word with the start of the next word

crass /kɹæs/ adj
grossier crasse grossière
coarse; crude; not refined, insensitive

crate /kɹeɪt/ n
caisse
box or basket

crater /ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
cratère
astronomy: hemispherical pit
geology: opening of a volcano
pit left by an explosion

crater lake n
maar
type of lake

cratonic adj
cratonique
of or pertaining to a craton

cravat /kɹəˈvat/ /kɹəˈvæt/ n
foulard
wide fabric band

crave /kɹeɪv/ v
désirer souhaiter
to want strongly
implorer
to ask earnestly

craven /ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ adj
lâche
extremely cowardly

craven /ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ n
couard lâche
coward

craw /kɹɔː/ n
goitre jabot
Crop of a bird

crawl /kɹoːl/ /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ v
avancer au pas
to move slowly
avoir la chair de poule
to feel swarming sensation
faire le crawl
to swim using crawl stroke
grouiller grouiller de
to teem or swarm
ramper
to move along the ground
s'aplatir s'aplatir devant
to act in a servile manner

crawl space n
vide sanitaire
opening underneath the bottom of a building or storey

craye n
craie
vessel

crayfish /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ n
écrevisse langoustine
freshwater crustacean resembling lobster

crayon /ˈkɹaʊn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɑn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒ̃/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɔn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ən/ /ˈkɹæn/ [ˈkɹeən] [ˈkɹæɔn] [ˈkɹɛɔn] n
craie de cire pastel
colored chalk or wax

craze /kɹeɪz/ n
engouement
temporary passion

crazed /kɹeɪzd/ adj
forcené
Maddened, driven insane

crazing /ˈkɹeɪzɪŋ/ n
faïençage
a covering of fine cracks on a hard surface such as a glaze on pottery

crazy /ˈkɹeɪ.zi/ /ˈkɹæɪ̯zi/ adj
fou
out of control
fou avoir une araignée au plafond chtarbé dingo dérangé insensé
insane, demented

crazy /ˈkɹeɪ.zi/ /ˈkɹæɪ̯zi/ n
fou folle
an insane or eccentric person

creak /kɹiːk/ n
craquement
the sound produced by anything that creaks; a creaking

creak /kɹiːk/ v
craquer
to make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound

creaky /ˈkɹiːki/ adj
grinçant gémissant
tending to creak

cream /kɹiːm/ adj
crème
colour

cream /kɹiːm/ n
crème
oily part of milk
colour
crème de la crème fin du fin fine fleur fleur
the best part
crème onguent
product to apply to the skin
foutre jus
vulgar: semen

cream /kɹiːm/ v
démolir poutrer écraser
to obliterate, to win over someone else quite decisively

cream cheese n
cream cheese fromage en crème
milk-based cheese product

cream of tartar n
crème de tartre
potassium hydrogen tartrate

cream of the crop n
crème de la crème
the best

cream puff n
chou chou à la crème
hollow pastry filled with cream or custard

cream soda n
soda mousse
vanilla soda

cream-colored courser n
courvite isabelle
Cursorius cursor

creamery n
crémerie
place where dairy products are prepared or sold

creampie /kɹiːmˈpaɪ/ /ˈkɹiːmˌpaɪ/ n
creampie
Semen visibly displayed

creamy /ˈkɹiːmi/ adj
crème
having the colour of cream
crémeux
of food or drink, having the taste or texture of cream
of any liquid, having the texture of cream
crémeux crémeuse
containing cream

crease /kɹiːs/ n
pli
mark made by folding

creased /kɹiːst/ adj
froissé
having a crease or creases

create /kɹiːˈeɪt/ v
créer
to put into existence
to design, invest with a new form, shape etc.
nommer
to confer a title of nobility

creatine /ˈkɹi.əˌtin/ /ˈkɹiː.əˌtiːn/ n
créatine
an amino acid

creatine kinase n
créatine kinase
enzyme that catalyzes the phosphorylation of creatine

creatinine /kɹiˈæ.təˌnin/ /kɹiːˈæ.təˌniːn/ n
créatinine
heterocyclic amine

creation /kɹiːˈeɪʃən/ [kɹiːˈʲeɪʃɘn] n
création
something created such as an invention or artwork
act of creation
(Biblical) all which exists

creationism /kɹiˈeɪʃənɪzəm/ n
créationnisme
any creationary theory or belief system

creationist adj
créationniste
of or relating to creationism

creationist n
créationniste
a proponent or supporter of creationism

creationistic adj
créationniste
of or pertaining to creationism

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ adj
créatif
original, expressive, and imaginative
having the ability to create

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ n
créatif créative
person directly involved in a creative marketing process

creativity /-ɾi/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvəti/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
créativité
quality or ability to create or invent something

creator /kɹiˈeɪtɚ/ /kɹiːˈeɪtə/ n
créateur
the deity that created the world
créateur créatrice
one who creates

creature /kɹiːˈeɪtjʊə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃɚ/ n
créature être
living being

credence /ˈkɹiː.dəns/ n
crédit
acceptance of a belief or claim

credential /kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/ n
accréditation
document of authority

credentialism /kɹəˈdɛn.ʃə.lɪ.zəm/ n
crédentialisme inflation des diplômes inflation scolaire
emphasis on the importance of qualifications

credibility /kɹɛd.ə.ˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/ n
crédibilité
reputation impacting one's ability to be believed

credible /ˈkɹɛdəbəl/ adj
crédible
authentic or convincing
believable or plausible

credibly adv
crédiblement
in a credible manner; believably

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ n
attribution
acknowledgement of a contribution
crédit
privilege of delayed payment
accounting: amount added to an account
recognition for having taken a course or class
crédit mérite reconnaissance
recognition and respect
générique
written title shown with a film or video

credit balance n
solde créditeur
(accounting)

credit card n
carte de crédit
card connected to a credit account used to buy goods or services

credit institution n
établissement de crédit

credit note n
note de crédit
commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer to cancel part or all of an earlier invoice

credit score n
évaluation des risques-clients
measure of credit risk usually for a consumer

credit union n
banque coopérative
financial cooperative

credit where credit's due phraseologicalUnit
rendre à César ce qui est à César à tout seigneur tout honneur
praise

creditor n
créancier créancière
a person to whom a debt is owed

credo /ˈkɹeɪdoʊ/ /ˈkɹeɪdəʊ/ /ˈkɹidoʊ/ /ˈkɹidəʊ/ n
crédo
belief system

credulous /ˈkɹɛdjələs/ /ˈkɹɛd͡ʒələs/ adj
crédule
excessively ready to believe things

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ n
crédo
that which is believed
reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents

creek /kɹik/ /kɹiːk/ /kɹɪk/ n
crique
small inlet or bay
ruisseau
stream of water

creel /kɹiːl/ n
nasse
osier basket to hold fish

creep /kɹiːp/ [kʰɹiːp] n
fatigue fluage
gradual deformation of material under stress
rampement
movement of something that creeps
reptation
geology: imperceptible downslope movement of surface

creep /kɹiːp/ [kʰɹiːp] v
ramper
to grow across a surface rather than upwards

creeper /ˈkɹipɚ/ n
plante grimpante
plant

creeping gromwell n
grémil couché grémil à rameaux étalés
Glandora prostrata

creepy /ˈkɹipi/ /ˈkɹiːpi/ adj
angoissant flippant
producing a fearful sensation
flippant
strangely repulsive

crema n
crème
head of foam
crème fraîche
Mexican foodstuff

cremaster /kɹiˈmæstəɹ/ /kɹiːˈmastə/ n
crémaster
thin muscle attached to the testicles

cremate /kɹəˈmeɪt/ /kɹɪˈmeɪt/ /ˈkɹimeɪt/ v
incinérer
burn to ashes
incinérer crématiser
incinerate a body

cremation /kɹɪˈmeɪʃən/ n
crémation
burning; especially the act or practice of cremating the dead, burning a corpse

crematorium /kɹiːməˈtɔːɹi.əm/ /kɹɛməˈtɔːɹɪəm/ n
crématorium
place where dead bodies are cremated

crenel /ˈkɹɛnəl/ n
créneau
space between merlons

crenellate /ˈkɹɛnəˌleɪt/ /ˈkɹɛnɛleɪt/ v
créneler

crenellation /ˌkɹɛnəlˈeɪʃən/ /ˌkɹɛnəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌkɹɛnɪˈleɪʃən/ n
créneaux
pattern along the top of a parapet through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot

creole /ˈkɹi.əʊl/ /ˈkɹioʊl/ n
créole langue créole
lect formed from two languages

creolistics n
créolistique
study of creoles

creosol n
créosol
2-methoxy-4-methylphenol

creosote /ˈkɹiːəˌsoʊt/ /ˈkɹiːəˌsəʊt/ n
créosote
liquid obtained from wood or tar

creosote /ˈkɹiːəˌsoʊt/ /ˈkɹiːəˌsəʊt/ v
créosoter
to apply creosote

creosote bush n
créosotier
creosote bush

crepe /kɹeɪp/ /kɹɛp/ n
crêpe
very thin pancake
crinkled fabric

crepenynic acid n
acide crépénynique

creperie n
crêperie
restaurant that specializes in crêpes

crepitation n
crépitation
a crackling noise

crepuscular /kɹɪˈpʌs.kjə.lɚ/ /kɹɪˈpʌs.kjʊ.lə/ adj
crépusculaire
active at or around dusk, dawn or twilight
of or relating to twilight

crepuscule /kɹɪˈpʌs.kjul/ /ˈkɹɛp.əˌskjul/ /ˈkɹɛp.ʊˌskjuːl/ n
crépuscule
twilight

crescent /ˈkɹɛ.sənt/ /ˈkɹɛ.zənt/ n
croissant
figure of the moon
curved pastry

crescent moon n
croissant de lune
the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter

cress /kɹɛs/ n
cresson
a plant

crest /kɹɛst/ n
aigrette huppe
plume or decoration on a helmet
cimier
heraldic bearing
crinière
upper curve of horse's neck
crête
animal’s or bird’s tuft
ridge or top of a wave
summit of a hill or mountain ridge
ornamental finishing

crested honey buzzard n
bondrée orientale
Pernis ptilorhynchus

crested lark n
cochevis huppé
small lark

crested penguin n
gorfou
Penguin

crested screamer n
kamichi à collier
bird

crestfallen /ˈkɹɛstfɑlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔːlən/ adj
déçu abattu
sad because of a recent disappointment

cretaceous /kɹəˈteɪ.ʃəs/ adj
crayeux
of or relating to chalk
crayeux crétacé
consisting of chalk

cretin /ˈkɹiːtɪn/ /ˈkɹɛtɪn/ n
crétin
pejorative: an idiot
person who fails to develop due to congenital hypothyroidism

cretinism n
crétinisme
disease of severely stunted physical and mental growth

cretinously adv
stupidement
in a cretinous manner

cretonne n
cretonne
strong cotton, linen or rayon fabric

crevasse /kɹəˈvæs/ n
crevasse
a crack or fissure in a glacier or snow field

crevice /ˈkɹɛvɪs/ n
fissure anfractuosité fente
narrow crack

crew /kɹu/ /kɹuː/ [kɹuʊ̯] n
équipage
non-officer nautical personnel
équipage équipe
group of people operating a large facility or piece of equipment
équipe
group of people working on common task

crew cut n
brosse
a haircut

crew sock n
mi-mollet chaussette
midcalf sock

crewmember /kɹuːˈmɛmbə/ /kɹuːˈmɛmbɚ/ n
membre d’équipage

cri du chat syndrome n
maladie du cri du chat syndrome du cri du chat
congenital syndrome caused by an absence of some genetic material on the fifth chromosome

crib /kɹɪb/ n
antisèche
notes concealed by a student to aid him/her in test or examination
berceau
a baby’s bed with high sides
huche
a feeding trough for animals

cribbage /ˈkɹɪbɪd͡ʒ/ n
crib
card game

cribellum /kɹɪˈbɛləm/ n
cribellum
spinning organ

cricket /ˈkɹɪkɪt/ n
grillon cri-cri criquet
insect
cricket
game

cricoid /ˈkɹaɪˌkɔɪd/ /ˈkɹʌɪ.kɔɪd/ n
cricoïde

cricoidectomy n
cricoïdectomie

cricothyrotomy n
coniotomie cricothyroïdotomie
incision made through the skin and cricothyroid membrane

crikey /kɹɑɪki/ interjection
morbleu palsambleu parbleu
exclamation of astonishment

crime /kɹaɪm/ n
crime délit
specific act committed in violation of the law
practice or habit of committing crimes

crime against humanity n
crime contre l'humanité
a large-scale persecution of, or atrocity against, a body of people

crime doesn't pay /kɹaɪm ˈdʌzˌənt peɪ/ proverb
le crime ne paie pas
if you a commit a crime you will most likely be punished for it

crime of passion n
crime passionnel
crime against a loved one because of jealous rage or heartbreak

crime scene n
scène de crime
location of a crime

criminal /ˈkɹɪm.ə.nəl/ /ˈkɹɪm.ɪ.nəl/ adj
criminel
of or relating to crime
being against the law
guilty of breaking the law

criminal /ˈkɹɪm.ə.nəl/ /ˈkɹɪm.ɪ.nəl/ n
criminel criminelle
person guilty of a crime, breaking the law

criminal code n
code pénal code criminel
document which compiles a particular jurisdiction's criminal law

criminal law n
droit pénal droit criminel
area of law

criminal lawyer n
pénaliste

criminal record n
casier casier judiciaire
a record of past crimes

criminality n
criminalité
state of being criminal

criminalization /ˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ n
criminalisation pénalisation
making a previously legal activity illegal

criminalize v
criminaliser
to treat as a criminal
to make something be a crime

criminogenic adj
criminogène
tending to produce crime

criminological adj
criminologique
of or pertaining to criminology

criminologist /ˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
criminologiste
person who practices criminology

criminology n
criminologie
the study of crime and criminals, especially their behaviour

crimp /kɹɪmp/ v
sertir
to fasten by bending metal

crimping tool n
pince à sertir

crimson /ˈkɹɪmsən/ /ˈkɹɪmzən/ adj
cramoisi
having a deep red colour

crimson /ˈkɹɪmsən/ /ˈkɹɪmzən/ n
cramoisi carmin pourpre
deep, slightly bluish red

cringe /kɹɪnd͡ʒ/ n
se faire tout petit
gesture or posture of cringing

cringe /kɹɪnd͡ʒ/ v
grincer des dents
to cower, recoil, shrink, or tense, as in disgust, embarrassment, or fear
gêner
to experience an inward feeling of disgust, embarrassment, or fear
to feel very embarrassed

cringeworthy /ˈkɹɪndʒˌwɜːð.i/ /ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒˌwɝð.i/ adj
embarrassant malaisant
that causes one to cringe

crinkle /ˈkɹɪŋkəl/ v
froisser
to fold, crease, crumple, or wad
froufrouter
to rustle

crinkly adj
froufroutant
that crinkles

crinoline /ˈkɹɪnəlɪn/ n
crinoline
petticoat

cripple /ˈkɹɪp(ə)l/ n
estropié infirme
person who has severe impairment in physical abilities

cripple /ˈkɹɪp(ə)l/ v
bridé
to release a product (especially a computer program) with reduced functionality
estropier
to give someone a physical disability

crippled adj
estropié
having a physical impediment

crisis /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/ n
crise
unstable situation in political, social, economic or military affairs
traumatic or stressful change in a person's life
crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point
point in a drama at which a conflict reaches a peak before being resolved
sudden change in the course of a disease

crisp /kɹɪsp/ adj
croquant croustillant
possessing a degree of firmness and freshness
net
sharp, clearly defined

crispy /ˈkɹɪs.pi/ adj
croustillant
having a crisp texture

crisscross /ˈkɹɪs.ˌkɹɒs/ [ˈkɹɪs.ˌkɹɒs] [ˈkɹɪs.ˌkɹɔs] v
sillonner
move back and forth

cristate adj
cristé crêté
having a crest

criterion /kɹaɪˈtɪə.ɹi.ən/ /kɹaɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ /kɹɪˈtɪəɹi.ən/ n
critère
standard for comparison and judgment

critic /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/ n
critique
person who appraises the works of others
critique détracteur détractrice

critical /ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl/ [ˈkɹɪɾ.ɪ.kəl] adj
critique
inclined to find fault
of the point where a reaction becomes self-sustaining
extremely important
medicine: involving unstable vital signs
pertaining to or indicating a crisis
likely to go wrong

critical apparatus n
apparat critique
critical and primary source material

critical condition n
état critique
medical condition

critical mass n
masse critique
amount of fissile material needed to a nuclear chain reaction

critical point n
point critique
in mathematics
in thermodynamics

critical race theory n
théorie critique de la race

critical section n
section critique
translation

critical thinking n
esprit critique pensée critique
application of logical principles

criticism /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/ n
critique
act of criticising

criticize /ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ v
critiquer
to find fault
to evaluate

critique /kɹɪˈtik/ /kɹɪˈtiːk/ n
critique
essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed

critter /ˈkɹɪtə/ /ˈkɹɪtɚ/ n
bestiole bébête
a creature

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ n
coassement
the sound of a frog or toad

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ v
buter crever
slang: to kill
coasser
of a frog, to make its sound
coasser croasser
to make a croak
crever clamser
slang: to die

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ n
crochet
needlework

crockery /ˈkrɒkɹi/ /ˈkɹɑk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɹɒkəɹi/ n
vaisselle
dishes, plates, and other tableware, usually made of some ceramic material used for serving food on and eating it from

crocket n
crochet
(architecture) any of a series of hook-shaped decorative floral elements used in Gothic architecture

crocodile /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/ [ˈkʰɹɑkədaɪɫ] n
crocodile
reptile

crocodile bird n
pluvian
Pluvianus aegyptius

crocodile tear /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl ˌtɪɹ/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl ˌtɪə/ n
larmes de crocodile
tear shed falsely
display of tears that is forced or false

crocodilian /ˌkɹɒkəˈdɪliən/ n
crocodilien
reptiles

crocoite n
crocoïte
lead chromate mineral

crocus /ˈkɹoʊ.kəs/ /ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/ n
crocus
plant of genus Crocus

croissandwich n
croissandwich

croissant /k(ɹ)wɑˈsɑ̃/ /kxwəˈsɑ̃(t)/ /kɹɘˈsɔnt/ /kɹəˈsɑnt/ /kɹəˈsɔnt/ /ˈk(ɹ)wæsɒ̃/ /ˈk(ɹ)wɑːsɒ̃/ /ˈk(ɹ)wʌsɒ̃/ [kʰɹəˈsɑnt] [kʰɹ̥əˈsɑnt] n
croissant
a flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent

cromlech /ˈkɹɑmlɛk/ /ˈkɹɒmlɛk/ n
cromlec'h cromlech
Welsh dolmen or underground tomb

crone /kɹoʊn/ /kɹəʊn/ n
mégère sorcière
ugly evil-looking or frightening old woman; a hag
vieille
old woman

crono- prefix
krono-

cronocentric adj
kronocentrique
having the planet Saturn at the center

cronocentric orbit n
orbite kronocentrique

cronut /ˈkɹoʊnʌt/ /ˈkɹəʊnʌt/ n
cronut
pastry

cronyism /ˈkɹoʊniˌɪzəm/ /ˈkɹəʊnɪɪz(ə)m/ n
copinage favoritisme
favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications

crook /kɹuːk/ /kɹʊk/ n
courbe
a bend
escroc arnaqueur
a criminal who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things
houlette
specialized staff used by shepherds

crook /kɹuːk/ /kɹʊk/ v
courber
to bend

crooked /ˈkɹʊkɪd/ adj
courbé tortueux
having one or more bends or angles
tordu
figurative: dishonest, illegal
set at an angle

crooner /ˈkɹuːn.ə(ɹ)/ n
chanteur de charme
one who croons

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ n
cravache
entire short whip; riding crop
jabot
part of bird's or animal’s alimentary tract
récolte
natural production for a specific year

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ v
découper rogner
remove outer parts of (a photograph or image)

crop circle n
agroglyphe
field of flattened crops

crop milk n
lait de jabot lait de pigeon
“milk” from a bird’s crop

crop rotation n
assolement
farming practice

crop top n
haut court
short T-shirt or blouse that is cut off above the abdomen

croquembouche /ˌkɹɑkəmˈbuʃ/ /ˌkɹɒkɒmˈbuːʃ/ n
croquembouche
French dessert made from a pile of profiteroles coated with caramel

croquet /kɹoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˈkɹəʊkeɪ/ /ˈkɹəʊki/ n
croquet
game

croquette /kɹoʊˈkɛt/ n
croquette
food

croquis /kɹoʊˈkiː/ n
croquis
a quick and sketchy drawing

crosier /ˈkɹoʊʒɚ/ /ˈkɹəʊzi.ə/ /ˈkɹəʊʒə/ n
crosse
staff of a bishop or abbot

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ adj
contraire
opposite, opposed to
fâché contrarié
angry, annoyed
transversal transversale
transverse; lying across the main direction

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ n
croix
geometrical figure
in heraldry
wooden post with a perpendicular beam, used for crucifixion
definite: the cross on which Christ was crucified
figuratively: difficult situation
direct du bras arrière
hook thrown over opponent's punch
signe de croix croix
gesture made by Christians

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ v
barrer
mark with an X
contrecarrer déjouer
contradict or frustrate the plans of
croiser
make or form a cross
croiser traverser
travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that another
faire le signe de la croix signer
make the sign of the cross over oneself
traverser franchir
go from one side of something to the other

cross country n
cross-country
running sport

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
se croiser les bras
link one's arms together across one's chest

cross one's fingers v
croiser les doigts
do this or a similar gesture to tell a white lie
put the middle finger across the index finger
croiser les doigts tenir les pouces
do this or a similar gesture to wish for good luck

cross one's legs v
croiser les jambes
place one leg over the other

cross oneself v
se signer
make the sign of the cross

cross out v
rayer barrer biffer supprimer
to strike out

cross section n
section efficace
(physics) probability of a particular nuclear reaction
section transversale
section formed by a plane cutting through an object

cross someone's mind v
traverser l'esprit venir à l'esprit

cross swords v
croiser le fer se prendre de bec
idiomatic: to have a dispute with someone

cross tabulation n
tableau croisé
statistics: way of presenting data

cross that bridge when one comes to it v
voir le moment venu
deal with something only when it arises

cross the Rubicon v
franchir le Rubicon passer le Rubicon
to make an irreversible decision

cross the line v
dépasser les bornes
overstep a boundary

cross-border adj
transfrontalier
taking place across a border

cross-browser adj
inter-navigateur

cross-channel adj
outre-Manche
on the other side of the English channel
transmanche
on both sides of the English channel

cross-country skiing n
ski de fond
winter sport
leisure activity

cross-cousin n
cousin croisé
relationship between two cousins or two groups of cousins whose parents are brother and sister, respectively

cross-dresser /ˈkɹɑsˌdɹɛ.sɚ/ /ˈkɹɒsˌdɹɛ.sə/ /ˈkɹɔsˌdɹɛ.sɚ/ /ˌkɹɑsˈdɹɛ.sɚ/ /ˌkɹɔsˈdɹɛ.sɚ/ n
travelo travesti
person who wears clothing considered appropriate only for the opposite sex

cross-dressing v
transformisme
wearing clothes of the opposite gender

cross-examination n
contre-interrogatoire
interrogating of a witness by the party against whom they have been called and examined

cross-eyed adj
bigle bigleux

cross-lag n
étude longitudinale correlationnelle
statistical relation between two facts

cross-platform adj
multi-plateforme multiplate-forme multiplateforme
designed to work on various operating systems

cross-ratio n
birapport
a special number associated with an ordered quadruple of collinear points, particularly points on a projective line, and preserved by the fractional linear transformations

cross-reference n
renvoi
a reference to another location in the same source

cross-sectional adj
transversal
of, pertaining to, or being a cross section

cross-stitch n
point de croix
embroidery or needlework

cross-strait adj
relations transdétroit
pertaining to relations between the PRC and the ROC

cross-vote n
Panachage
a cross-voted ballot

cross-vote v
panacher
to vote for a candidate or political party other than one's preference, in order to block the election of a candidate one would prefer not to be elected

crossbar n
barre transversale transversale
top of the goal structure

crossbeam n
bau
a beam laid across the bitts

crossbill /ˈkɹɒsbɪl/ n
bec-croisé
finch of the genus Loxia

crossbow /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/ n
arbalète
mechanised weapon based on the bow

crossbowman n
arbalétrier
someone equipped with a crossbow

crossbred adj
croisé
Produced from two breeds, varieties or species

crosse n
crosse
lacrosse stick

crossed cheque n
chèque barré
cheque

crossfire /ˈkɹɒsfaɪə/ /ˈkɹɔːsfaɪɹ/ n
feux croisés
lines of fire

crossguard n
garde
Bar of metal, at right-angles, between the blade and the hilt of a sword.

crosshatch n
hachure
pattern of crossing lines

crosshatch v
hachurer
to mark or fill with a crosshatch pattern

crossing /ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔːsɪŋ/ n
carrefour croisement
intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross
traversée
voyage across a body of water

crossing guard n
agent municipal
a person who directs vehicular traffic

crossing-out n
biffure

crossroads n
carrefour
intersection
croisée des chemins
decisive turning point

crosstalk n
diaphonie
undesirable signals from a neighbouring transmission circuit (electronics)

crosswalk n
passage piéton
place where pedestrians can cross a street

crosswind /ˈkɹɑːs.wɪnd/ n
vent latéral
crosswind

crossword /ˈkɹɒswɜː(ɹ)d/ n
mots croisés grille de mots croisés
word puzzle

crotch /kɹɑt͡ʃ/ /kɹɒt͡ʃ/ n
entrejambe
area of a person’s body
fourche
area where something forks

crotchet /ˈkɹɑt͡ʃ.ɪt/ /ˈkɹɒtʃ.ɪt/ n
noire
musical note

croton /ˈkɹoʊt(ə)n/ /ˈkɹəʊtən/ [ˈkɹoʊ̯ʔn̩] n
croton
Codiaeum variegatum

crotonaldehyde n
crotonaldéhyde
organic compound

crotonic acid n
acide crotonique
an unsaturated organic acid

crouch /kɹaʊt͡ʃ/ v
s'accroupir se recroqueviller se tapir
to bend down

croup /kɹuːp/ n
croupe
top of the rump of a horse
croup
an infectious illness of the larynx

croupier /ˈkɹupieɪ/ /ˈkɹupiɚ/ /ˈkɹuːpieɪ/ /ˈkɹuːpɪə/ n
croupier croupière
person who collects bets and pays out winnings at a gambling table

croustade n
croustade
dish

crouton /ˈkɹuːtɑːn/ /ˈkɹuːtɒn/ n
croûton crouton
small piece of bread

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ n
chant
cry of the rooster
corneille corbeau
any bird of the genus Corvus
pied-de-biche
bar of iron

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ v
chanter
to make the sound of a rooster

crow's feet n
pattes d'oie
wrinkles at the outer corners of the eye

crow's nest n
nid-de-pie vigie gabie
open-top shelter atop the foremast for a lookout

crowbar /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/ n
pied-de-biche pince-monseigneur
iron or steel bar used as a lever to manually force things apart

crowberry /ˈkɹəʊbəɹɪ/ n
camarine
fruit
the genus Empetrum
camarine noire
the species Empetrum nigrum

crowd /kɹaʊd/ n
foule
group of people
monceau
group of things

crowd /kɹaʊd/ v
se précipiter
to press together in numbers

crowded /ˈkɹaʊdɪd/ adj
bondé
containing too many of something

crowdfunding n
financement participatif sociofinancement finance participative
pooling of money for a common goal

crowdsourcing n
externalisation ouverte production participative
delegation of a task

crown /kɹaʊn/ adj
couronne
of, related to, or pertaining to a crown

crown /kɹaʊn/ n
clef
highest part of an arch
couronne
royal headdress
representation of such a headdress
dentistry: prosthetic covering for a tooth
imperial or regal power
wreath or band for the head
anatomy: part of tooth
any currency issued by the crown
couronnement couronne
splendor, culmination, acme
faîte sommet
highest part of a hill
fond
top of a hat
houppier cime houpier
upper part of a tree
lauriers
reward
milieu
centre of a road
sommet
topmost part of the head

crown /kɹaʊn/ v
couronner
to place a crown on the head of
to formally declare one a king or emperor
to declare one a winner

crown cap n
capsule
type of bottle cap

crown imperial n
couronne impériale fritillaire impériale
a plant of the lily family

crown jewels n
bijoux de famille
male genitalia
bijoux de famille joyaux de la couronne
jewelry

crown molding n
moulure couronnée moulure de couronnement
molding between ceiling and wall

crown of thorns /ˌkɹaʊn əv ˈθɔːnz/ n
couronne d’épines acanthaster pourpre couronne du Christ coussin de belle-mère
starfish

crown prince n
héritier
person expected to take over an enterprise
prince héritier héritier du trône prince royal
next king
prince héritier prince impérial
next emperor

crown princess n
princesse héritière
the heiress apparent to the throne in a monarchy

crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ adj
crucial
extremely important
cross-shaped

crucian carp n
carassin
Carassius carassius

crucible /ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/ n
creuset
cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment
heat-resistant container in which metals are melted
bottom and hottest part of a blast furnace
épreuve du feu épreuve
difficult and trying experience

crucifer n
crucifère
(botany) a member of the family Cruciferae
(religion) person who carries a cross

cruciferous /kɹuˈsɪfəɹəs/ adj
crucifère
bearing a cross
of, or relating to the crucifer plants

crucifix /ˈkɹuː.sɪˌfɪks/ n
crucifix croix
sculptural representation

crucifixion /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ n
crucifiement crucifixion
execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross
crucifixion
death of Jesus Christ on the Cross

cruciform adj
cruciforme
having the shape of a cross

crucify /ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/ v
crucifier
to execute a person by nailing to a cross

cruciverbalist /ˌkɹuːsɪˈvɜː(ɹ)bəlɪst/ n
verbicruciste
constructor of crosswords

crud /kɹʌd/ n
crud crude
merde
feces

crude /kɹuːd/ /kɹʉd/ adj
brut
statistics: in an unanalyzed form
cru
being in a natural state
lacking concealing elements
cru vulgaire
lacking tact or taste

crude oil n
pétrole brut
unrefined oil

crude sap n
sève brute
sap that rises from the roots to the leaves

crudely /ˈkɹuːdli/ adv
crûment

cruel /kɹuː(ə)l/ adj
cruel
that intentionally causes pain and suffering

cruelly /ˈkɹuːli/ /ˈkɹuːəli/ adv
cruellement
in a cruel manner

cruelty /ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/ n
cruauté
indifference to suffering
positive pleasure in inflicting suffering
cruel act

cruise /kɹuːz/ n
croisière
sea voyage

cruise control n
régulateur de vitesse
system

cruise missile n
missile de croisière
winged missile

cruise ship n
navire de croisière
passenger ship

cruiser /ˈkɹu.zɚ/ n
beach cruiser cruiser
bicycle designed for low-speed, recreational use
croiseur
class of warships
naval vessel detached from the fleet

cruising speed n
vitesse de croisière

crumb /kɹʌm/ n
mie
soft internal portion of bread
miette
small piece of biscuit, cake, etc
(figurative) small amount

crumb /kɹʌm/ v
paner
to cover with crumbs

crumble /ˈkɹʌmbəl/ [ˈkɹʌmbl̩] [ˈkɹʌmbɪ̈l] n
croustade crumble
dessert

crumble /ˈkɹʌmbəl/ [ˈkɹʌmbl̩] [ˈkɹʌmbɪ̈l] v
effriter émietter
to render into crumbs
s'effondrer
to fall apart

crumhorn n
tournebout cromorne
woodwind instrument

crumpet /ˈkɹʌmpɪt/ n
crumpet
savoury cake

crumple /ˈkɹʌmpəl/ v
froisser chiffonner
to rumple
s'effondrer
to collapse
se froisser
to become wrinkled

crunch /kɹʌnt͡ʃ/ n
craquement croquement
a noisy crackling sound

crunch /kɹʌnt͡ʃ/ v
compiler
slang: to calculate or otherwise process
croquer
to crush something with a noisy crackling sound

crunchy /ˈkɹʌnt͡ʃi/ adj
croquant
likely to crunch

cruoric adj
cruorique

crupper /ˈkɹʊpəɹ/ /ˈkɹʊpɚ/ /ˈkɹʌpə/ /ˈkɹʌpɚ/ n
croupière
strap stopping saddle from slipping

crusade /kɹuːˈseɪd/ n
croisade
grand concerted effort
military expedition

crusade bull n
bulle de la sainte croisade
bull providing indulgences, etc., for participants in a crusade

crusader /kɹuˈseɪdɚ/ /kɹuːˈseɪdə/ n
croisé
fighter in the medieval crusades

crush /kɹʌʃ/ n
amourette béguin coup de cœur faible kick
love or infatuation or its object (often short-lived or unrequited)
barricade
crowd control barrier

crush /kɹʌʃ/ v
avoir le béguin
to feel unrequited love
broyer concasser piler
to reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding
s'écraser
to be or become broken down or in
écrabouiller écraser
to overwhelm by pressure or weight
écraser
to overcome completely
to oppress or burden grievously
écraser écrabouiller
to press or bruise between two hard bodies

crushed /kɹʌʃt/ adj
attristé déprimé
saddened

crushing /ˈkɹʌ.ʃɪŋ/ adj
écrasant
that crushes

crushing /ˈkɹʌ.ʃɪŋ/ n
broyage
method of execution

crust /kɹʌst/ n
croûte
outer layer of bread
any solid, hard surface layer
croûte écorce
outermost layer of a planet

crustacean /kɹʌsˈteɪʃən/ n
crustacé
arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea

crutch /kɹʌt͡ʃ/ n
béquille
device to assist in motion as a cane
soutien support
something that supports

crux /kɹʌks/ n
crux
hardest part of a climb

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ n
cri
typical sound made by a given animal species
shout or scream
pleur
shedding of tears

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ v
crier
intransitive: to shout, scream, yell
crier hurler gueuler
transitive: to shout, to scream (words)
pleurer
intransitive: to produce tears

cry for help n
appel à l'aide
acting out as a means of displaying a subconscious desire for attention or help
cry for help

cry one's eyes out v
pleurer comme une madeleine pleurer toutes les larmes de son corps pleurer à chaudes larmes pleurer à mouchoir que veux-tu
to weep for an elongated time

cry out v
crier hurler
to shout in a loud voice due to pain, fear, or unhappiness

cry over spilt milk v
pleurer sur le lait renversé
to worry about unfortunate events which have already happened

cry wolf v
crier au loup
raise a false alarm

crybaby /ˈkɹaɪˌbeɪbi/ n
pleurnichard
person whose feelings are easily hurt
pleurnichard pleurnicheur pleurnicheuse
baby who cries excessively

crying /kɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ/ n
pleur
action of the verb cry

cryoglobulin n
cryoglobuline

cryokinesis n
cryokinésie

cryolite n
cryolite cryolithe
mineral

cryosphere n
cryosphère
areas where the surface is frozen

cryotechnology n
cryotechnologie
technology involving very low temperatures

cryovolcano n
cryovolcan
cryovolcano

crypt /kɹɪpt/ n
crypte
underground vault

cryptanalysis n
cryptanalyse
science of analyzing and breaking codes and ciphers

cryptanalyst n
cryptanalyste
an expert in analyzing and breaking codes

cryptic /ˈkɹɪptɪk/ adj
mystérieux énigmatique
mystified or of an obscure nature

crypto- /kɹɪptoʊ-/ prefix
crypto-

crypto-Jew n
Crypto-juif
crypto-Jew

crypto-Judaism n
crypto-judaïsme cryptojudaïsme
crypto-Judaism

crypto-fascist adj
cryptofasciste
secretly holding fascist views

crypto-fascist n
cryptofasciste
a person who holds fascist views secretely

cryptocurrency n
cryptomonnaie
type of digital currency

cryptodepression /ˌkɹiptoʊdəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/ /ˌkɹɪptəʊdɪˈpɹɛʃən/ n
cryptodépression
portion of a lake which lies below sea level

cryptographic adj
cryptographique

cryptography /kɹɪpˈtɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ [kɹ̥ɪpˈtʰɒɡɹəfiː] n
cryptographie
discipline concerned with communication security

cryptolect /ˈkɹɪptəlɛkt/ /ˈkɹɪptəˌlɛkt/ n
cryptolecte
A secretive language form

cryptologic adj
cryptologique
of or relating to cryptology

cryptologist n
cryptologue
One who studies cryptology

cryptology /kɹɪpˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /kɹɪpˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
cryptologie
practice

cryptomeria n
cèdre du Japon
Japanese cedar

cryptonym n
cryptonyme
secret name, code name

cryptophone n
cryptophone
secure telephone

cryptoporticus n
cryptoportique

cryptorchidism n
cryptorchidie
The failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum

cryptovirology n
cryptovirologie
Study of cryptovirus

cryptovirus /ˈkɹɪptoʊˌvaɪɹəs/ /ˈkɹɪptəʊˌvaɪɹəs/ n
crypto-verrouilleur cryptorançongiciel cryptovirus logiciel de cryptoverrouillage
type of malware that is used for extortion by encrypting user files and asking for payment in exchange for the decryption key

cryptozoological /ˌkɹɪptoʊˌzoʊəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
cryptozoologique
of or pertaining to cryptozoology

cryptozoology /ˌkɹɪp.toʊ.zoʊˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɹɪp.toʊ.zuːˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɹɪp.təʊ.zuːˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɹɪp.təʊ.zəʊˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
cryptozoologie
study of postulated animals

crystal /ˈkɹɪstəl/ n
cristal
mineral
array of atoms
glassware
de cristal en cristal
(used attributively)

crystal ball n
boule de cristal
globe used to foretell the future

crystal clear adj
clair comme de l'eau de roche
visually clear

crystal habit n
habitus
characteristic external shape of an individual crystal or crystal group

crystal set n
poste de radio à cristal poste à galène récepteur à cristal
an early kind of radio receiver

crystal system n
système cristallin
symmetry classification

crystalline /ˈkɹɪs.tə.lɪn/ /ˈkɹɪs.təˌlaɪn/ /ˈkɹɪs.təˌliːn/ adj
cristallin
relating to crystals
resembling crystal in being clear and transparent

crystallite n
cristallite
small region of a solid that consists of a single crystal

crystallization n
cristallisation
the act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal

crystallize /ˈkɹɪstəlaɪz/ v
cristalliser
to make something form into crystals
to coat with crystals
take a definite form
to assume a crystalline form

crystallogen n
cristallogène
member of the carbon group

crystallographer n
cristallographe
a person skilled in crystallography

crystallography n
cristallographie
the science of determining the arrangement of atoms in solids

crème brûlée /kɹɛm bɹuˈleɪ/ n
crème brûlée
dessert

crème de la crème n
crème de la crème fin du fin fine fleur nec plus ultra top du top
best of the best

crème fraîche /kɹɛmˈfɹɛʃ/ n
crème fraîche
soured thick cream

créquier n
créquier

crêpe de Chine n
crêpe de Chine
fabric

crêpe paper n
papier crépon
crinkled tissue paper

csardas /ˈtʃɑːdæʃ/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹdɑʃ/ /ˈzɑːdəs/ n
csardas czardas
Hungarian folk dance

ctenophore /ˈtiː.nəˌfɔɹ/ /ˈtiː.nəˌfɔː/ /ˈtɛn.əˌfɔɹ/ /ˈtɛn.əˌfɔː/ n
cténaire cténophore
any of various marine animals of the phylum Ctenophora

cuadrilla n
quadrille
team which supports the matador

cub /kʌb/ n
petit lionceau louveteau ourson renardeau
the young of certain animals
renardeau
young fox

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ n
cube
geometry: polyhedron having of six identical square faces
arithmetic: number raised to the third power
object more or less in the form of a cube

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ v
élever à la troisième puissance
arithmetic: to raise to the third power

cube root n
racine cubique
number

cube sugar n
sucre en morceaux sucre en cubes
sugar shaped into cubes

cubeb /ˈkjuːbɛb/ n
cubèbe poivre à queue
Piper cubeba

cubed adj
au cube
raised to the third power

cubic /ˈkju.bɪk/ /ˈkjuː.bɪk/ adj
cube
in the name of units of volume
cubique
of a polynomial of third degree

cubic /ˈkju.bɪk/ /ˈkjuː.bɪk/ n
cubique
cubic curve

cubic centimetre n
centimètre cube
a unit of volume

cubic equation n
équation cubique
polynomial equation

cubic function n
fonction cubique
function of a polynomial

cubic metre n
mètre cube
unit of volume

cubicle /ˈkjubɪkəl/ n
box
a small separate part or one of the compartments of a room
cabine
a small enclosure at a swimming pool etc. used to provide personal privacy when changing
cabinet
a small enclosure in a public toilet for individual use

cubism /ˈkjuː.bɪz.əm/ n
cubisme
An artistic movement characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes

cubit /ˈkju.bɪt/ /ˈkjuː.bɪt/ n
coudée
Any of various units of length approximating the forearm and hand

cubohemioctahedron n
cubohémioctaèdre

cuboid adj
parallélépipèdique
of the shape of a cube

cuboid bone n
cuboïde os cuboïde
one of the tarsal bones

cucamelon n
concombre à confire
Melothria scabra

cuckold /ˈkʌ.koʊld/ /ˈkʌ.kəld/ /ˈkʌ.kəʊld/ n
cocu cornard
man married to an unfaithful wife

cuckold /ˈkʌ.koʊld/ /ˈkʌ.kəld/ /ˈkʌ.kəʊld/ v
cocufier
make a cuckold

cuckoo /ˈkuː.kuː/ /ˈkʊk.uː/ n
coucou
the bird
someone crazy
coucou coucoulement
the sound

cuckoo /ˈkuː.kuː/ /ˈkʊk.uː/ v
coucouler
to make the call of a cuckoo

cuckquean /ˈkʌk.kwiːn/ n
cocue
woman who has an unfaithful husband

cucumber /ˈkaʊˌkʌmbəɹ/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbə/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbɚ/ n
concombre
edible fruit
plant

cucumiform /kjuːˈkjuːmɪfɔːm/ adj
cucumiforme
shaped like a cucumber

cud /kʌd/ n
herbe ruminée
food chewed for a second time by ruminants

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ n
câlin
affectionate embrace

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ v
cajoler
cradle in one's arms
câliner
embrace, lie together snugly

cuddly /ˈkʌdli/ /ˈkʌdl̩i/ /ˈkʌdəli/ adj
câlin
Suitable for cuddling

cudgel /ˈkʌd͡ʒəl/ n
gourdin
short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon

cue /ˈkjuː/ [cj̊uː] [kj̊ʉː] n
cu ku
name of the letter Q, q
signe
action or event that is a signal to do something
queue de billard queue
straight tapering rod used to impel the balls in games such as billiards, snooker, and pool

cuff /kʌf/ v
manchette
the end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist
revers
the end of a pants leg, folded up
gifler souffleter
To hit, as a reproach

cufflink /ˈkʌflɪŋk/ n
bouton de manchette
button used to hold a sleeve cuff together

cuirass /kwɪˈɹæs/ /ˈkjʊəɹæs/ n
cuirasse
piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle

cuirassier n
cuirassier

cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ n
cuisine art culinaire
characteristic style of preparing food

cul-de-lampe n
cabochon couillard cul-de-lampe
ornamental design

cul-de-sac /ˈkʌldəsak/ /ˈkʌldəsæk/ n
bout de [[cul-de-sac]] résidentiel
circular area at the end of a dead end street

cul8r phraseologicalUnit
ALP
see you later

culantro /kuːˈlæn.tɹoʊ/ /kuːˈlɑːn.tɹoʊ/ n
coriandre chinoise coriandre longue
Eryngium foetidum

culinary /ˈk(j)ulɪˌnɛɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
culinaire
relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking

culinary art n
art culinaire cuisine
art of cooking

cull /kʌl/ v
cueillir
to pick or take someone or something

culminate /ˈkʌl.məˌneɪt/ /ˈkʌl.mɪnˌeɪt/ v
aboutir à conduire à déboucher sur se terminer par
to finalize, form climax of
culminer
to climax
astronomy: to reach greatest altitude
to reach the summit, highest point, peak (level) etc.

culottes /kjuːˈlɒts/ n
jupe-culotte
a divided skirt

culpable /ˈkʌlpəbəl/ adj
coupable
blameworthy

culpeo /kʊlˈpeɪ.əʊ/ n
renard de Magellan
Canid

culprit [ˈkʰʌɫpɹ̥ɪt] n
coupable
person or thing at fault of problem or crime

cult /kʌlt/ /ˈkɒlt/ [kʰʌlt] adj
culte
enjoyed by a small, loyal group

cult /kʌlt/ /ˈkɒlt/ [kʰʌlt] n
culte
devotion to a saint
culte secte
a sect

cult film n
film culte
film with a group of dedicated fans

cult of personality n
culte de la personnalité
situation of being falsely idolized

cultist /ˈkʌltɪst/ n
sectateur
member of a cult

cultivable adj
cultivable
capable of being cultivated

cultivar /ˈkʌltɪvɑɹ/ n
cultivar
cultivated variety

cultivate /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ v
cultiver
grow plants, notably crops
turn or stir soil in preparation for planting
nurture

cultivated /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/ adj
cultivé
cultured
farmed
grown by cultivation

cultivation /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/ n
culture
art or act of cultivating

cultivator n
cultivateur
person who cultivates
motoculteur
device used to loosen or stir the soil

cultural /ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ʊ)əɹəl/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɹ(ə)l/ adj
culturel
pertaining to culture

cultural Bolshevism n
bolchevisme culturel
cultural elements that were perceived to be propagating undesirable Bolshevik ideas

cultural Marxism n
marxisme culturel
conspiracy theory that cultural elements that were perceived to be propagating undesirable Marxist ideas by the Frankfurt School

cultural center n
centre culturel
organization or building that promotes arts

cultural identity n
identité culturelle
feeling of belonging to a group

cultural studies n
études culturelles
diverse field of study

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ n
culture
microbiology: the process of growing a bacterial or other biological entity
arts, customs and habits
the beliefs, values, behavior and material objects that constitute a people's way of life

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ v
cultiver
to maintain in an environment suitable for growth

culture hero n
héros culturel
person renowned as the exemplar of the values of a society

culture medium n
milieu de culture substrat
liquid or gel, containing nutrients

culture of death n
culture de la mort

culture shock n
choc culturel choc des cultures
state of anxious confusion

cultured adj
cultivé
civilized; refined
artificially developed

culverin /ˈkʌlvəɹɪn/ n
couleuvrine
handgun

culvert /ˈkʌlvə(ɹ)t/ n
buse drain ponceau
channel for draining water

cum /kʊm/ /kʌm/ conjunction
soit

cum /kʌm/ n
foutre jute sirop de cordum
slang: semen

cum /kʌm/ v
éjaculer jouir venir balancer la purée juter
slang: have an orgasm; ejaculate

cum dumpster /kʌm dʌmpstɚ/ n
vide-couilles
sexually promiscuous person

cum laude adv
avec distinction
with praise

cumber /ˈkʌmbə/ v
encombrer
to slow down, to hinder, to burden

cumbersome /ˈkʌmbəsəm/ /ˈkʌmbɚsəm/ adj
encombrant
burdensome or hindering, as if a weight or drag; vexatious; cumbrous
fastidieux pénible
hard, difficult, demanding to handle
lent lourd
inert, lumbering, slow in movement

cumdump n
vide-couilles
a place to ejaculate

cumin /ˈkjumɪn/ /ˈkjuːmɪn/ /ˈkumɪn/ /ˈkʊmɪn/ /ˈkʌmɪn/ n
cumin
plant Cuminum cyminum
its seed used as spice

cummerbund /ˈkʌmbɚˌbʌnd/ /ˈkʌməbʌnd/ /ˈkʌmɚˌbʌnd/ n
large ceinture
broad sash

cummingtonite /ˈkʌm.ɪŋ.təˌnaɪt/ n
cummingtonite
mineral magnesium-iron silicate hydroxide

cumshot /ˈkʌm.ʃɒt/ n
coup de foutre
pornography: type of sex act

cumslut /ˈkʌmslət/ /ˈkʌmslʌt/ n
avaleuse
a person who badly wants to receive a man's semen

cumulative /ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/ /ˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪtɪv/ adj
cumulé cumulée
incorporating all data up to the present

cumulonimbus /ˌkju.mjə.loʊˈnɪm.bəs/ /ˌkjuː.mjʊ.ləʊˈnɪm.bəs/ n
cumulonimbus
cloud

cuneiform /kjuˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /kjʊˈneɪ.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkju.nɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.ni.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ adj
cunéiforme
written in the cuneiform writing system

cuneiform /kjuˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /kjʊˈneɪ.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkju.nɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.ni.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ n
cunéiforme
ancient writing system
os cunéiforme
wedge-shaped bone

cuneiform bone n
os cunéiforme
wedge-shaped bone of the foot

cunnilingus /ˌkʌn.iˈlɪŋ.ɡəs/ /ˌkʌn.ɪˈlɪŋ.ɡəs/ n
cunnilingus minette
oral stimulation of the vulva

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ adj
astucieux malin rusé
rusé
sly
talentueux
skillful

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ n
fourberie sournoiserie
skill of being sly or deceitful

cunning folk n
devins-guérisseurs leveurs de sorts
professional or semi-professional practitioner of magic

cunningly adv
[[d']]une manière rusée astucieusement ingénieusement
with cunning, cleverly

cunt /kʌnt/ [kʰʌ̃nt] n
con chatte
genitalia
con connard salaud
unpleasant or objectionable person

cup /kʌp/ n
bonnet coupe
part of bra
cloche
anything shaped like a cup
coupe
contest
trophy
tasse
unit of measure
tasse coupe
drinking vessel

cup of tea /ˈkʌp əv ˈtiː/ /ˌkʌp ə ˈtiː/ n
tasse de thé
tea in a cup
tasse de thé truc
something of interest

cup-and-ball n
bilboquet
children's toy

cupbearer /ˈkʌpˌbɛəɹə/ /ˈkʌpˌbɛɹɚ/ n
échanson
one who ceremonially fills and hands out the cups in which a drink is served

cupboard /ˈkʌb.əd/ /ˈkʌb.ɚd/ /ˈkʌp.boɹd/ n
armoire placard
enclosed storage
buffet
a cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food

cupel /ˈkjuːpəl/ n
coupelle
a small circular receptacle used in assaying gold or silver with lead

cupful n
tasse
the amount necessary to fill a cup

cupola /ˈkjupəloʊ/ /ˈkjuːpələ/ /ˈkupələ/ n
coupole dôme
architecture: dome-shaped ornamental structure

cupping glass n
ventouse palette
glass vessel used in cupping

cupric adj
cuprique
pertaining to copper

cur /kɜː/ /kɝ/ n
chien roquet
detestable person
clébard clebs corniaud roquet
contemptible dog

curable adj
curable
capable of being cured

curacy n
vicariat

curare /kjʊˈɹɑ.ɹi/ /kjʊˈɹɑː.ɹi/ n
curare
a substance containing the alkaloid D-tubocurarine

curassow n
hocco
birds of the family Cracidae

curate /-ɹɪt/ /ˈkjʊəɹət/ /ˈkjʊɹɪt/ n
curé
parish priest
vicaire
assistant rector

curative /ˈkjʊɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
curatif
possessing the ability to cure

curator /kjʊəˈɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
conservateur conservatrice
person who manages, administers or organizes a collection

curaçao /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsaʊ/ /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsoʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsəʊ/ /ˌk(j)ʊəɹ.əˈsaʊ/ /ˌk(j)ʊəɹ.əˈsoʊ/ n
curaçao
liqueur

curb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ v
endiguer restreindre

curd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ n
caillot lait caillé
part of milk that coagulates

curdle /ˈkɜː.dəl/ /ˈkɝ.dəl/ v
cailler
to form or cause to form curds

cure /kjɔː(ɹ)/ /kjɜː(ɹ)/ /kjɝ/ /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ n
durcissement prise
process of solidification or gelling
traitement
method, device or medication that restores good health

cure /kjɔː(ɹ)/ /kjɜː(ɹ)/ /kjɝ/ /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ v
guérir
to bring (a disease) to an end
guérir soigner
to restore to health

curettage /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈtɑːʒ/ n
curetage
the removal of unwanted tissue from a body cavity using a curette

curette /kjʊˈɹɛt/ n
curette
surgical instrument used for cleaning tissue

curfew /ˈkɜː.fjuː/ /ˈkɝ.fju/ n
couvre-feu
regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time
evening bell
fire accessory
historical regulation requiring fire to be covered/extinguished
signal indicating this time

curiosity /-ɪti/ /ˌkjɔːɹiˈɒsəti/ /ˌkjɔːˈɹɒsəti/ /ˌkjɚiˈɑsəti/ /ˌkjɜːˈɹɒsəti/ /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɑsəti/ /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɒsəti/ /ˌkjʊəˈɹɒsəti/ n
curiosité
inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask questions, investigate, or explore
unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest

curiosity killed the cat proverb
la curiosité est un vilain défaut
undue curiosity is dangerous

curious /-i.jɪs/ /-i.ɪs/ /ˈkjɔː-/ /ˈkjɚ.i.əs/ /ˈkjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈkjʊ.ɹəs/ /ˈkjʊə.ɹi.əs/ adj
curieux
tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate
leading one to ask questions about; somewhat odd, out of the ordinary, or unusual

curium /ˈkjʊəɹiəm/ n
curium
chemical element

curl /kəːl/ /kɝl/ n
boucle
curving lock of hair
rotationnel
mathematics: vector operator
vector field denoting rotationality of a given vector field

curl /kəːl/ /kɝl/ v
boucler

curl up v
se pelotonner se recroqueviller
to tuck one’s legs up against the abdomen and wrap arms around the raised knees
se recroqueviller
to become coiled or shrivelled

curler /ˈkɜː(ɹ)lə(ɹ)/ n
curleur curleuse
sportsman

curlew /ˈkɜːlju/ /ˈkɜːlu/ /ˈkɝlu/ n
courlis
migratory wading bird

curlew sandpiper n
bécasseau cocorli
Calidris ferruginea

curling /ˈkəɹlɪŋ/ /ˈkɜː(ɹ)lɪŋ/ n
curling
winter sport where players aim and slide stones down a sheet of ice

curling iron n
fer à friser
a heated cylindrical device for curling the hair

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ adj
bouclé frisé
having curls
courbe courbé
(typography) curling in a direction, as opposed to straight (quotation marks or apostrophes)

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ n
frisé
a person or animal with curly hair

curly bracket n
accolade
either of the two characters: “{” and “}”

curly kale n
chou frisé

curmudgeon /kɚˈmʌd͡ʒən/ /kɜːˈmʌdʒ.ən/ n
baderne bourru ganache rombière
an ill-tempered stubborn person

currant /ˈkɝənt/ /ˈkʌɹənt/ n
groseille
fruit of the genus Ribes
groseillier groseille
bush
raisin de Corinthe
small dried grape

currency /ˈkɝ.ən.si/ /ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ n
billet de banque
paper money
courant
state of being current; general acceptance or recognition
monnaie devise numéraire
money or other item used to facilitate transactions

current /ˈkɝ.ənt/ /ˈkɝ.ɪnt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹənt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪnt/ adj
actuel
generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment
actuel courant présent
existing or occurring at the moment

current /ˈkɝ.ənt/ /ˈkɝ.ɪnt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹənt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪnt/ n
courant
part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction
time rate of flow of electric charge
tendency or a course of events

current account n
compte courant
checking account

current asset n
actif circulant
finance: an organization's fixed assets

current events n
actualités
news items

currently /kɝəntli/ /ˈkʌɹəntli/ adv
actuellement maintenant à l'heure actuelle
at this moment

curricular adj
curriculaire
of, relating to, or following a curriculum

curriculum /kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/ /kɚˈɪkjələm/ /kɜːɹˈɪk.juː.ləm/ n
cursus
set of courses and coursework

curriculum vitae /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːtaɪ/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːteɪ/ n
curriculum vitæ CV
written account of one's education, accomplishments, etc.

curry /ˈkɝ.i/ /ˈkʌɹ.i/ n
cari curry
sauce or relish
curry
dish

curry favor v
cirer les bottes flatter
to seek to gain favor by flattery

curry leaf n
feuille de cari
Murraya koenigii leaf

currycomb n
étrille
a comb or brush used to groom horses

currying /ˈkɝɹi.ɪŋ/ /ˈkʌɹi.ɪŋ/ n
curryfication
computing technique

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝs/ n
juron
vulgar epithet
malédiction mauvais sort
supernatural detriment
prayer that harm may befall someone

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝs/ v
jurer gronder
to use offensive language
maudire
to place a curse upon
to call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon

cursed /kɜːst/ /kɝst/ /ˈkɜːsɪd/ /ˈkɝsɪd/ [kʰɝst] [ˈkʰɝsɪ̈d] adj
maudit maudite
having some sort of divine harm

cursive /ˈkɜːsɪv/ /ˈkɝsɪv/ adj
cursif attaché
having successive letters joined together

cursive /ˈkɜːsɪv/ /ˈkɝsɪv/ n
cursive
character

cursively adv
cursivement
In a cursive manner

cursor /kɜɹsəɹ/ /kɜːsə/ [ˈkʰɜː sə] [ˈkʰɜ˞ sə˞] n
curseur
GUI: moving icon representing the position of a pointing device
part of scientific instruments that indicates position

cursorial adj
coureur

cursory /ˈkɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɜːs.ɹi/ /ˈkɝː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɝːs.ɹi/ /ˈkɵː.sɘ.ɹi/ /ˈkɵːs.ɹi/ adj
rapide superficiel
hasty, superficial, careless

curt /kɜːt/ /kɝt/ adj
abrupt sommaire
brief or terse, especially to the point of being rude

curtail /kɚˈteɪl/ /kɜːˈteɪl/ v
abréger écourter
shorten or abridge
restreindre
limit or restrict
écourter
cut short an animal's tail

curtain /ˈkɜː.tən/ /ˈkɝ.tən/ [ˈkʰɝʔn̩] n
rideau
piece of cloth covering a window
piece of cloth in a theater

curtains /ˈkɜː(ɹ).tənz/ n
fichu
end, death (colloquial)

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ n
révérence
small bow of knees and lowered body, usually by a female

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ v
faire la révérence révérencier
to make a curtsey

curvaceous /-ʃəs/ /kɚˈveɪ.ʃɪs/ adj
bien roulé plantureux pulpeux
having shapely or sensual curves

curvature /ˈkɝ.və.t͡ʃɚ/ n
courbure
the shape of something curved
differential geometry: of a Riemannian manifold

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ [ˈkʰɜːv] [ˈkʰɝv] n
courbe
gentle bend
geometry: one-dimensional figure
curved line
courbes courbe
informal: usually in plural: attractive features of a woman or informal: attractive shape of a woman's body

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ [ˈkʰɜːv] [ˈkʰɝv] v
courber
bend, crook

curve-billed thrasher n
moqueur à bec courbe
Toxostoma curvirostre

curveball n
balle courbe
pitch in baseball

curved /kɜːvd/ /kɝːvd/ adj
courbé
having a curve or curves

cushaw n
courge du Mexique
Cucurbita argyrosperma, the winter squash

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ n
coussin
soft material in cloth bag

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ v
amortir
absorb impact

cushy /ˈkʊʃi/ adj
douillet
comfortable, often in a way that will suit a person’s body

cushy number /ˌkʊʃi ˈnʌmbə/ /ˌkʊʃi ˈnʌmbɚ/ n
boulot peinard boulot pépère planque sinécure
job or task that is easy to do; a position that requires little work or is undemanding

cusp /kʌsp/ n
cuspide
in astrology
in dentistry
point de rebroussement
point of a curve where it has no tangent

cuspidate adj
cuspidé
having a cusp

cuss /kʌs/ v
jurer
to use cursing

custard /ˈkʌs.təd/ /ˈkʌs.tɚd/ n
crème anglaise crème pâtissière custard
sauce

custodian /kəˈstoʊdiən/ n
gardien gardienne
a person entrusted with the custody or care

custody /ˈkʌstədiː/ n
custodie
Franciscan administrative unit
détention
temporary possession
détention garde à vue
state of being imprisoned or detained
garde
legal right to take care of something or somebody

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ adj
personnalisé sur mesure
custom-made

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ n
chalandise
habitual buying of goods from one same vendor
connaissance
familiar acquaintance; familiarity
coutume
frequent repetition of the same act
coutume us
long-established practice
droit de douane
the customary toll, tax, or tribute

custom and practice n
us et coutumes

custom house n
douane
official building, in a port, where customs are collected and shipping is cleared for entry and exit

custom-made adj
personnalisé sur mesure
custom-made

customary /ˈkʌs.tə.m(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈkʌs.təˌmɛɹ.i/ adj
coutumier
holding or held by custom
coutumier d'usage habituel
agreeing with, or established by, custom

customary /ˈkʌs.tə.m(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈkʌs.təˌmɛɹ.i/ n
coutumier
a book containing laws and usages, or customs

customer /ˈkʌstəmə/ /ˈkʌstəmɚ/ n
chaland chalande
(obsolete) habitual patron, regular purchaser, returning client
client cliente
one who purchases or receives a product or service

customer service n
service à la clientèle service client service clientèle
act of providing services

customer support n
soutien à la clientèle
provision of service

customizable adj
personalisable
able to be customized

customization n
personnalisation
act of customizing

customs /ˈkʌs.təmz/ n
douane douanes
the duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods

customs clearance n
dédouanage dédouanement

customs officer n
douanier douanière
officer

customs union n
union douanière
a type of trade bloc which is composed of a free trade area with a common external tariff

custos n
custode
superior of a custody

cut /kʌt/ adj
coupé coupée coupées coupés
having been cut
taillé
of a gem, carved into a shape

cut /kʌt/ interjection
coupez!

cut /kʌt/ n
coupe
manner or style a garment is fashioned in
result of cutting
act of dividing a deck of playing cards
slab of meat
coupe entaille
act of cutting
coupure entaille
opening resulting from cutting
coupé
fencing: attack made with a chopping motion of the blade

cut /kʌt/ v
couper
to divide with a sharp instrument
to cut out fabric to specific lengths and shapes to make clothes
to divide a pack of playing cards
computing: to remove and place in memory
to cease recording
couper inciser
to perform an incision
réduire couper
to reduce
sécher
colloquial, not to attend a class

cut corners v
couper les coins ronds
do a less-than-thorough or incomplete job
prendre des raccourcis
bypass a prescribed route

cut down v
abattre
bring down a tree
diminuer réduire
reduce the amount of something

cut glass n
taille du verre
a decorative type of glassware

cut in v
couper resquiller
to join a queue in the middle
relayer
to replace somebody's dancing partner

cut off v
couper
to isolate or remove from contact
to end abruptly
couper la parole
to interrupt someone talking
couper la route faire une queue de poisson
to swerve in front of another car while driving
couper tailler trancher
to remove via cutting

cut one loose v
lâcher une caisse
fart

cut one's losses v
arrêter les frais
discontinue an effort that seems unlikely to ever bear fruit

cut one's teeth v
faire ses dents se faire les dents
gain early experience

cut out v
arrêter
refrain from (doing)
caler
stop working, be disconnected
enlever supprimer
remove, omit

cut out the middleman v
supprimer les intermédiaires

cut scene n
cinématique
cinematic narrative in video game

cut someone some slack v
donner du mou lâcher la bride

cut the Gordian knot v
trancher le nœud gordien

cut the cheese v
coupe fromage
to flatulate

cut the mustard /kʌt ðə ˈmʌstəd/ /kʌt ðə ˈmʌstəɹd/ v
faire le poids
to achieve the expected standard; to be effective or good enough

cut the umbilical cord v
couper le cordon

cut ties v
couper les ponts

cut to the chase v
aller droit au but aller à l'essentiel
to get to the point

cut to the quick v
piquer au vif
to hurt a person deeply

cut-out /ˈkʌt.aʊt/ /ˈkʌɾ-/ n
découpage découpe
piece removed by cutting
découpe
space or hole produced by cutting

cutaneous /kjuːˈteɪniəs/ adj
cutané dermatologique épidermique
of, or relating to the skin

cutaway /ˈkʌtəweɪ/ n
plan de coupe
a cut to a shot of person listening to a speaker
queue-de-pie
coat
échancrure
indentation in a guitar's body, adjacent to the neck

cute /kjuːt/ adj
joli mignon
attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way
mignon chou
having features mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals

cute as a button adj
mignon comme un bouton
very cute

cuteness n
mignoncité mignonitude mignonité mignonnerie
state of being cute

cuticle /ˈkjuːtɪkəl/ n
cuticule
protective covering outside epidermis
strip of hardened skin at the base of the finger and toenail

cuticular adj
cuticulaire
of or pertaining to the cuticle

cutie /ˈkjuːti/ n
mignon
a cute person or animal

cutin n
cutine
polymer of hydroxy acids

cutlass /ˈkʌtləs/ n
sabre d'abordage
a short sword with a curved blade

cutler n
coutelier coutelière
One whose business is making or dealing in cutlery

cutlery /ˈkʊt.lə.ɹi/ /ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ n
couverts couverts de table services
eating and serving utensils

cutlet n
côtelette
slice of meat
meat chop

cutoff /kəˈtɑf/ /kəˈtɒf/ /kəˈtɔf/ /kəˈtɔːf/ [kəˈɾɑf] [kəˈɾɔːf] n
de coupure de seuil seuil
the point at which something terminates or to which it is limited

cutpurse /ˌkʌtˈpɜːs/ /ˌkʌtˈpɝs/ n
coupe-bourse voleur à la tire
a thief who steals from others' purses

cutter /ˈkʌtə/ /ˈkʌtɚ/ n
chaloupe
ship's boat
cotre
single-masted sailing ship type
coupeur coupeuse
person that cuts

cutthroat /ˈkʌtθɹoʊt/ n
coupe-jarret
murderer

cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ n
bouture
leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant
coupure
newspaper clipping
découpage
action of the verb to cut
montage
editing of film or other recordings

cutting room n
salle de montage
room for film editing

cuttlefish /-təɹ-/ /ˈkʌt(ə)lfɪʃ/ /ˈkʌtl̩fɪʃ/ [-ɾ(ə)l] n
seiche
any of various squidlike mollusks

cuttlefish bone /ˌkʌt(ə)lˌfɪʃ ˈboʊn/ /ˌkʌtl̩fɪʃ ˈbəʊn/ [-ɾ(ə)l-] n
os de seiche sépion
internal shell of a cuttlefish

cutwater n
taille-mer
edge of a ship's stem

cwm /kuːm/ /kʊm/ n
cirque
valley head created through glacial erosion

cyan /saɪˈæn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪˌæn/ adj
turquois cyan
of the colour cyan

cyan /saɪˈæn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪˌæn/ n
cyan
a colour between blue and green

cyanic acid n
acide cyanique

cyanide /ˈsaɪənaɪd/ n
cyanure
chemistry: any compound containing the CN group

cyanidin /saɪˈænədɪn/ n
cyanidine
anthocyanidin pigment

cyano- prefix
cyano-
blue

cyanoacrylate n
cyanoacrylate
class of esters of cyanoacrylic acid

cyanobacterium n
cyanobactérie
prokaryotic microorganism of phylum Cyanobacteria

cyanogen /sajˈæn.ə.d͡ʒɪn/ n
cyane
organic compound

cyanosis /ˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/ n
cyanose
discolouration of the skin

cyanotype /saɪˈænəʊˌtaɪp/ /saɪˈænəˌtaɪp/ n
cyanotype
print
cyanotype cyanotypie
photographic process

cyber- /ˈsaɪbə/ /ˈsaɪbɚ/ prefix
cyber-
relating to computers

cyberattack n
cyberattaque
attack over a computer network

cyberattacker n
cyberattaquant cyberattaquante
person that makes a cyberattack

cyberbullying n
cyber-harcèlement cyber-intimidation cyberharcèlement cyberintimidation
bullying online

cybercrime n
cybercrime
individual crime of this kind
cybercriminalité
crime committed using computer networks

cybercriminal n
cybercriminel
perpetrator of cybercrime

cyberdefense n
cyberdéfense
defense against internet attack

cyberespionage n
cyberespionnage
espionage carried out by means of the Internet

cyberharassment n
cyberharcèlement cyberintimidation
cyberharassment, online harassment

cyberian n
cybérien
Pertaining to cyberspace

cybernetic /ˌsaɪbə(ɹ)ˈnɛtɪk/ /ˌsaɪbɚˈnɛtɪk/ adj
cybernétique
relating to the mathematical study of control
relating to computers and Internet

cyberneticist n
cybernéticien cybernéticienne
person who studies cybernetics

cybernetics /ˌsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˈnɛ.tɪks/ n
cybernétique
science of communication and control
the art/study of controling
informatique
technology related to computers

cyberprodigy n
cyber-prodige

cyberpunk n
cyberpunk
sci-fi subgenre

cyberresilience n
cyberrésilience

cybersecurity /saɪbəsɪˈkjʊəɹɪtɪ/ n
cybersécurité
security against electronic attacks such as cyberwarfare

cybersex n
cybersexe
virtual sexual encounter

cyberspace /ˈsaɪ.bəɹˌspeɪs/ /ˈsaɪ.bəˌspeɪs/ n
cyberespace
world of information
science fiction: three-dimensional representation of virtual space

cyberstrategy n
cyberstratégie
military strategy in cyberspace

cyberterrorism n
cyberterrorisme
terrorism on the Internet

cyberwarfare n
cyberguerre guerre informatique
warfare taking place on the Internet

cyborg /ˈsaɪ.boɹɡ/ /ˈsaɪ.bɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ [ˈsaɪ.bo̞ɹɡ] n
cyborg
person who is part machine

cyclable adj
cyclable
capable of being cycled

cyclamen n
cyclamen artanite
A type of plant

cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈsɑɪ.kəl/ [ˈsaɪ.kl̩] [ˈsɑɪ.kl̩] n
cycle
process that repeats itself
program on a washing machine etc.
series of works of art
tour cycle
complete rotation

cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈsɑɪ.kəl/ [ˈsaɪ.kl̩] [ˈsɑɪ.kl̩] v
faire du vélo biker véloter
to ride a cycle

cycle of fifths n
cycle des quintes
music theory: sequence of bass notes

cycle rickshaw n
rickshaw
cycle rickshaw

cyclic /ˈsaɪ.klɪk/ /ˈsɑɪ.klɪk/ /ˈsɪk.lɪk/ adj
cyclique
characterized by, or moving in cycles

cyclic redundancy check n
CRC contrôle de redondance cyclique
type of hash function

cyclicality n
cyclicité
the condition of being cyclic

cycling /ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ n
cyclisme
The sport of riding and racing bicycles

cyclist /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ n
cycliste
person who rides a cycle

cyclize v
cycliser
to undergo a reaction

cyclo- /saɪ.kloʊ/ /saɪ.klə/ /sʌɪ.klə(ʊ)/ prefix
cyclo-
circle

cycloalkane n
cycloalcane cyclane
saturated alicyclic hydrocarbon

cyclobutadiene n
cyclobutadiène
cyclobutadiene

cyclobutane n
cyclobutane
a simple alicyclic hydrocarbon
any derivative of this compound

cyclocomputer n
cyclomètre
device that displays trip information

cyclocross /ˈsaɪkləʊˌkɹɒs/ n
cyclo-cross
form of bicycle racing

cycloheptane n
cycloheptane
the cycloalkane C₇H14

cyclohexane /ˌsaɪkloʊˈhɛkseɪn/ n
cyclohexane
alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₆H12

cyclohexene n
cyclohexène
cyclohexene

cycloid /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/ adj
cycloïdal
resembling a circle
cycloïde
fish scales: thin and rounded

cycloid /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/ n
cycloïde
geometry: locus of a point on the circumference of a rolling circle

cyclomatic /ˌsaɪkləˈmætɪk/ adj
cyclomatique
In graph theory

cyclone /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/ /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/ n
cyclone
rotating system of winds
South Pacific and Indian Ocean weather phenomenon

cyclopentadiene n
cyclopentadiène
cyclopentadiene

cyclopentane n
cyclopentane
alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₅H10

cyclopropane n
cyclopropane
the simplest alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₃H₆

cyclops /ˈsaɪˌklɑps/ n
cyclope
giant of mythology

cyclostome n
cyclostome
any of various primitive jawless fish of the class Cyclostomata

cyclothymia n
cyclothymie
chronic mental disturbance characterized by mood swings and depression

cyclotron /ˈsaɪklətɹɒn/ n
cyclotron
particle accelerator

cygnet /ˈsɪɡ.nɪt/ n
cygneau jeune cygne petit du cygne
young of a swan

cylinder /ˈsɪləndɚ/ /ˈsɪlɪndə(ɹ)/ [ˈsɪlɪ̈ndɚ] n
barillet
part of a revolver which contains chambers for rounds
bonbonne cylindre
container
cylindre
geometry: surface
any cylindrical object
cavity or chamber
geometry: solid
the space in which a piston travels
cylindre cylindre phonographique
recording

cylinder head n
culasse
part of an internal combustion engine

cylindrical /sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/ adj
cylindrique
shaped like a cylinder

cymbal /ˈsɪmbəl/ [ˈsɪmbɫ̩] n
cymbale
concave plate of brass or bronze that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck

cymophane /ˈsaɪ.məˌfeɪn/ /ˈsʌɪ.mə(ʊ)ˌfeɪn/ n
cymophane
gemstone mineral

cynanthropy n
cynanthropie
delusion where one believes they are a dog

cynic /ˈsɪnɪk/ adj
cynique
A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness
A person whose outlook is scornfully negative

cynical /ˈsɪnɪkəl/ adj
cynique
of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated by base desires or selfishness

cynically /ˈsɪn.ɪk.(ə.)li/ adv
cyniquement
in a cynical manner

cynicism /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/ n
cynisme
skeptical, scornful or pessimistic attitude

cynocephaly n
cynocéphalie
dog-headedness in human

cynological adj
cynologique

cynology n
cynologie
study of dogs

cynophile n
cynophile
dog-lover

cynophobia /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
cynophobie
an irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines

cynophobic adj
canophobe cynophobe
relating to cynophobia, having an irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines

cynosure /-sjʊə/ /-ʃɚ/ /-ʃʊə/ /ˈsaɪnəʃʊɹ/ /ˈsɪn-/ /ˈsɪnəzjʊə/ n
chien d'aveugle guide mentor parangon tramontane
that which serves to guide or direct
cible foyer point de mire
something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration

cypress /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ n
cyprès
an evergreen coniferous tree

cyst /sɪst/ n
kyste
sac which develops in the natural cavities of an organ

cystectomy n
cystectomie
the removal of the bladder

cysteine /ˈsɪs.tɪ.iːn/ n
cystéine
nonessential amino acid

cystic /ˈsɪstɪk/ adj
kystique
Of or pertaining to a cyst

cystic duct n
canal cystique conduit cystique
short duct that leads from the gallbladder and unites with the common hepatic duct to form the common bile duct

cystic fibrosis n
mucoviscidose
medical condition

cystine /ˈsɪs.tiːn/ n
cystine
a nonessential amino acid

cystitis /sɪsˈtaɪtɪs/ n
cystite
inflammation of the urinary bladder

cysto- prefix
cysto-
of or relating to the bladder

cystocele n
cystocèle
hernial intrusion of the bladder into the vagina

cystoscopy n
cystoscopie
endoscopy of the urinary bladder

cystotomy n
cystotomie
surgical operation

cythero- prefix
cythéro-

cytherocentric adj
cythérocentrique

cytherocentric orbit n
orbite cythérocentrique

cytisus n
cytise
plant in Cytisus

cyto- prefix
cyto-
regarding cells

cytochemistry n
cytochimie
the biochemistry of cells

cytochrome /ˈsaɪtəkɹəʊm/ n
cytochrome
hemoprotein compound

cytogenesis /ˌsaɪt.əʊˈdʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ n
cytogenèse

cytogenetic /ˌsaɪtoʊd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk/ adj
cytogénétique
Of or pertaining to cytogenetics

cytogenetics n
cytogénétique
the branch of genetics that studies the relationships between the structure and number of chromosomes

cytokine n
cytokine
any of various small regulatory proteins

cytokine storm n
choc cytokinique
pathology

cytokinesis n
cytocinèse cytokinèse
cellular process

cytological adj
cytologique
relating to cytology

cytologist /saɪˈtɑːləd͡ʒɪst/ /saɪˈtɒlədʒɪst/ n
cytologiste
biologist who studies cells

cytology /saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
cytologie
biology: the study of cells

cytolysis n
cytolyse
the pathological breakdown of a cell due to the bursting of the cell membrane caused by osmosis

cytoplasm /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ n
cytoplasme
contents of a cell excluding the nucleus

cytoplasmic /saɪtə(ʊ)ˈplazmɪk/ adj
cytoplasmique
of or pertaining to cytoplasm

cytosine /ˈsaɪtəsiːn/ n
cytosine
heterocyclic base, 4-aminopyrimidin-2(1H)-one, which pairs with guanine in DNA and RNA

cytoskeleton n
cytosquelette

cytosol n
cytosol hyaloplasme
the solution of a cell's cytoplasm

cytosolic adj
cytosolique
of or pertaining to the cytosol

cytotaxonomic adj
cytotaxinomique
relating to cytotaxonomy

cytotoxic adj
cytotoxique
Of or relating to cytotoxicity

cytotoxic T cell n
lymphocyte T cytotoxique
T cell capable of inducing death to alien cells

cytotoxin n
cytotoxine
substance having a toxic effect on cells

cégep n
cégep
college in Québec

d'Amour pn
d'Amour

d'oh /doʊ(ʔ)/ /dəʊ(ʔ)/ interjection
d'oh t’oh
expression of frustration

d10 n
D10

d100 n
D100 d%

d12 n
D12

d20 /ˈdaɪˌtwɛnti/ /ˈdiːˌtwɛnti/ n
D20

d4 n
D4

d6 n
D6

d8 n
D8

dab /dæb/ v
dabber
perform the dance move
tamponner tapoter
softly tap

dabble /ˈdæb(ə)l/ /ˈdæbəl/ v
barboter
to cause splashing by moving a body part in soft mud, water, etc.

dace /deɪs/ n
vandoise
Leuciscus leuciscus

dacha /ˈdæt͡ʃə/ n
datcha
Russian villa or summer house

dachshund /ˈdæk.sənd/ /ˈdæksˌhʊnd/ /ˈdæʃ.h(a)ʊnd/ /ˈdæʃ.ənd/ /ˈdɑk.sənd/ /ˈdɑksˌhʊnt/ /ˈdɑːksˌhʊnd/ n
teckel
breed of dog

dacite /ˈdeɪsaɪt/ n
dacite
an igneous, volcanic rock with a high iron content

dacryorrhea n
dacryorrhée
lacrimal secretion

dactyl /ˈdæktɪɫ/ n
dactyle
poetical foot of three syllables

dactylic /dæk.ˈtɪ.lɪk/ adj
dactylique

dactyliform adj
dactyliforme

dactylology /ˌdæktəlˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌdæktɪlˈɒlədʒi/ n
dactylologie
The use of the fingers and hands to communicate ideas, especially by the deaf

dactyloscopy /ˌdæktɪlˈɒskəpi/ n
dactyloscopie
forensic analysis of fingerprints

dad /dæd/ n
papa
informal: a father
familiar address of one's own father

dad joke v
blague de papa blague à papa joke de papa
unfunny joke

dadaism /ˈdɑːdɑːɪzəm/ n
dadaïsme
cultural movement

daddy /ˈdædi/ n
papa
father

daddy long-legs spider n
tipule
spider of Pholcidae

daddy longlegs /ˈdædɪ ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)lɛɡz/ n
faucheur
harvestman

dado /ˈdeɪdoʊ/ /ˈdeɪdəʊ/ n
embrèvement
rectangular channel in a board cut across the grain

daemon /ˈdeɪmən/ /ˈdiːmən/ n
démon
computing: a process that does not have a controlling terminal

daeva /ˈdiːvə/ n
dive
supernatural entity

daffodil /ˈdæfəˌdɪl/ n
jonquille narcisse
flower

daft /dæft/ /dɑːft/ adj
branque dingue
foolish, silly
cinglé
crazy, insane
simplet
stupid

daft as a brush adj
con comme un balai
silly

dagesh n
dagesh
the Hebrew symbol

dagger /ˈdæɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdæɡ.ɚ/ n
croix
a text character
poignard kandjar
a stabbing weapon

daggertooth pike conger n
murène japonaise
Muraenesox cinereus

daguerreotype /dəˈɡɛɚ.(i.)oʊˌtaɪp/ /dəˈɡɛɚ.(i.)əˌtaɪp/ /dəˈɡɛɹ.(ɪ.)əʊˌtaɪp/ n
daguerréotype
type of photograph

daguerreotype /dəˈɡɛɚ.(i.)oʊˌtaɪp/ /dəˈɡɛɚ.(i.)əˌtaɪp/ /dəˈɡɛɹ.(ɪ.)əʊˌtaɪp/ v
daguerréotyper
make a photograph

dah /dɑː/ n
ta
spoken representation of a dash

dahlia /ˈdeɪlɪə/ /ˈdɑːlɪə/ n
dahlia
any plant of the genus Dahlia

dahu n
dahu

daikon /ˈdaɪkɒn/ n
daïkon radis blanc radis chinois radis d'hiver radis japonais
large white radish

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adj
quotidien journalier
that occurs every day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adv
quotidiennement chaque jour tous les jours journellement
every day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ n
quotidien
newspaper

daily bread /ˈdeɪli ˌbɹɛd/ n
pain quotidien
things needed to sustain physical life
things needed to sustain spiritual life

daimyo /ˈdaɪ.mjoʊ/ /ˈdaɪ.mjəʊ/ n
daimyo
Japanese feudal lord

dainty /ˈdeɪnti/ adj
délicat mignon
delicately small and pretty

daiquiri /ˈdaɪ.kə.ɹi/ /ˈdaɪ.kɪ.ɹi/ /ˈdæ.kə.ɹi/ /ˈdæ.kɪ.ɹi/ n
daiquiri ti-punch
A cocktail of rum, lemon or lime juice and sugar, sometimes with fruit added

dairy /ˈdɛə.ɹi/ /ˈdɛɚ.i/ /ˈdɛɹ.i/ adj
laitier
referring to products produced from milk

dairy /ˈdɛə.ɹi/ /ˈdɛɚ.i/ /ˈdɛɹ.i/ n
alimentation générale dépanneur
corner-store, superette, mini-mart
laitages produits laitiers
products produced from milk
laiterie
place, where milk is processed
laiterie crèmerie
shop selling dairy products

dairy farm n
élevage laitier
place where dairy farming takes place

dairy product n
laitage produit laitier
foodstuff made from milk

dais /-əs/ /ˈdaɪ-/ /ˈdeɪ.əs/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ n
estrade
raised platform

daisy /ˈdeɪ.zi/ n
marguerite
commonly used term for related flowers
pâquerette marguerite
Bellis perennis

daisy chain v
connecter en série
(electronics) to connect in sequence from one node to another

dale /deɪl/ n
vallon
valley

dalet /ˈdɑː.lɪd/ /ˈdɑː.lɪt/ /ˈdɑː.lɪð/ n
daleth dalèt
Semitic letter

dalgona /dælˈɡoʊnə/ /dælˈɡəʊnə/ n
dalgona
sugar candy

dalgona coffee n
café dalgona
coffee beverage

dalliance /ˈdalɪəns/ /ˈdæli.əns/ n
baguenaudage glandouillage perte de temps
a wasting of time in idleness or trifles
flirt conter fleurette coquetage
playful flirtation

dally /ˈdæli/ v
flirter
to interchange caresses
lambiner lanterner
to delay unnecessarily
lambiner lanterner procrastiner traîner
to waste time

dalmatic /dalˈmatɪk/ n
dalmatique
ecclesiastical garment

dam /dæm/ n
barrage
structure placed across a flowing body of water

dam failure n
rupture de barrage

damage /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ n
dommage dégât
cost or expense
dégât dommage
abstract measure of something not being intact; harm

damage /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ v
endommager abîmer
to make something less intact or even destroy it; to harm or cause destruction

damages /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒɪz/ n
dommages-intérêts
money awarded to a claimant

damascene adj
damasquin
inlaid with silver or gold
of or from Damascus

damascene v
damasquiner
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

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ adj
lie-de-vin
colour

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ n
damas
fabric
lie-de-vin
grayish-pink colour

damma n
damma
an Arabic diacritic denoting the vowel point "u"

dammit /ˈdæmət/ /ˈdæmɪt/ interjection
merde
expression of anger or disappointment

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] adj
foutu putain
generic intensifier

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] adv
putain
awfully, extremely

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] interjection
mince zut purée
non-vulgar expression of contempt etc.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] n
merde putain
use of damn as a swear word

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] v
condamner damner
theology: to condemn to hell
damner réprouver
to condemn as unfit, harmful, invalid, immoral, or illegal

damn it interjection
bon sang bordel diable putain sacrebleu
an expression of surprise, outrage, or frustration

damnation /dæmˈneɪʃən/ n
damnation
Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future state, or the punishment itself

damned /dæmd/ adj
maudit condamné foutu
god-forsaken

damned if one does and damned if one doesn't adj
[[c']]est un choix cornélien quoi que je fasse, ce [[n']]est jamais bon
dilemma with bad outcomes

damning /ˈdæmɪŋ/ adj
accablant
condemning

damp /dæmp/ adj
humide mouillé moite
Being in a state between dry and wet

damp /dæmp/ n
grisou
gaseous product
humidité
moisture

damp /dæmp/ v
amortir
To suppress vibrations or oscillations

damp squib n
pétard mouillé
anything that doesn’t work properly
firework that fails to go off, due to wetting

damped adj
amorti amortie
oscillation

dampen /ˈdæmpən/ v
déprécier rabaisser
depress, lessen
humecter humidifier mouiller
make damp
s'humecter s'humidifier
become damp, to deaden

damping n
amortissement
the stabilization of a physical system by reducing oscillation

dampness n
moiteur
moderate humidity

damsel /ˈdæm.zəl/ [ˈdɛəm.zɫ̩] [ˈdɛːm.zɫ̩] n
demoiselle jeune femme jeune fille
girl, maiden (without sexual experience)

damsel in distress /ˈdæm.zəl ɪn dɪˈstɹɛs/ n
demoiselle en détresse
young woman perceived as being in a dangerous situation.

damselfly /ˈdæmzəlflaɪ/ n
demoiselle
insect

damson /ˈdæmzən/ n
créquier prunier de Damas prunéolier
tree
quetsche crèque pruneau
fruit

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [dans] [deəns] [däns] [däːns] [dæns] [dæːns] [dɐːns] [dɑːns] [dɛəns] [ɖɑːns] n
danse
movements to music

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [dans] [deəns] [däns] [däːns] [dæns] [dæːns] [dɐːns] [dɑːns] [dɛəns] [ɖɑːns] v
danser
move rhythmically to music

dance card /ˈdæns ˌkɑɹd/ /ˈdɑːns kɑːd/ n
carnet de bal
card on which a woman listed those she had agreed to dance with

dance floor n
piste de danse
an area for dancing

dance music n
musique entraînante
music composed to accompany social dancing

dance pole n
barre de pole dance
pole used for pole dancing

dance step n
pas de danse

dancehall n
salle de danse
public hall for dancing

dancer /ˈdæns.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdæns.ɚ/ /ˈdɑːns.ə(ɹ)/ n
danseur
person who dances
euphemism for stripper
danseuse
a female person who dances

dancetté adj
vivré
indented

dandelion /ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/ /ˈdæn.dɪˌlaɪ.ən/ n
pissenlit dent-de-lion baraban
plant, wild flower of the genus Taraxacum

dander /ˈdændə(ɹ)/ n
squame
dead skin shed by animals
fixette
passion, temper, anger

dandle /ˈdændəl/ [ˈdændəɫ] v
dodeliner se trémousser
to move up and down on one's knee or in one's arms, in affectionate play

dandruff /ˈdændɹʊf/ /ˈdændɹʌf/ n
pellicules pellicule
skin flakes

dandy /ˈdæn.di/ adj
très bien
very good; better than expected but not as good as could be

dandy /ˈdæn.di/ n
dandy
man very concerned about his clothes and his appearance

dandy-horse n
draisienne
two-wheeled foot-propelled vehicle

danger /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ n
danger
instance or cause of likely harm
danger péril
exposure to likely harm

danger in delay n
péril en la demeure

danger pay n
prime de risque
extra payment given to someone with hazardous working conditions

dangerous /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒɹəs/ adj
dangereux
causing danger, ready to do harm or injury
dangereux périlleux périculeux
full of danger

dangerously adv
dangereusement
in a dangerous manner

dangerousness n
dangerosité
state or quality of being dangerous

dangle /ˈdæŋ.ɡl̩/ v
pendre pendouiller
hang loosely

danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ n
danoise feuilleté
pastry

dank /deɪŋk/ /dæŋk/ adj
fort
highly potent

danse macabre /dɑns məˈkɑb(ɹə)/ n
danse macabre
a conventional subject of artistic painting or drawing

danseuse n
danseuse

danta n
kotibé
Nesogordonia papaverifera

daphne n
garou
shrub in the genus Daphne

daphnia /ˈdæfnɪə/ n
daphnie puce d'eau
water flea of the genus Daphnia

dapper /ˈdæpə(ɹ)/ adj
chic
stylishly or neatly dressed
fringant sémillant
neat, trim

dapple [ˈdæpəɫ] adj
tacheté taché
having a spotted skin or coat

dare /dɛ(ə)ɹ/ /dɛə(ɹ)/ n
défi
a challenge

dare /dɛ(ə)ɹ/ /dɛə(ɹ)/ v
affronter
to brave or face up to
défier
to defy or challenge
oser
to have courage

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ [ˈdɛədɛvəɫ] adj
casse-cou
recklessly bold; adventurous

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ [ˈdɛədɛvəɫ] n
casse-cou
person who engages in risky behavior

daric n
darique
gold coin from Persia

daring /ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdɛɹɪŋ/ adj
audacieux courageux
courageous
audacieux hardi osé
willing to take on risks
osé
racy, sexually provocative

daring /ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdɛɹɪŋ/ n
audace hardiesse
boldness

dariole n
dariole
type of dessert
type of mould

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ adj
foncé obscur sombre
not bright or light, deeper in hue
obscur sombre
hidden, secret
sombre obscur
having an absolute or relative lack of light
without moral or spiritual light

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ n
noir obscurité
a complete or partial absence of light
tombée de la nuit
nightfall

dark blue n
bleu foncé
a deep, dim blue colour: navy or similar

dark chocolate n
chocolat noir
type of chocolate

dark energy n
énergie noire énergie sombre
hypothetical form of energy which, it is supposed, is spread uniformly throughout space and time and has anti-gravitational properties

dark horse n
outsider
unexpectedly nominated candidate

dark matter n
matière noire matière sombre
particles of matter that cannot be detected by their radiation

dark side of the Force n
côté obscur côté obscur de la force

dark tourism n
tourisme noir

dark-eyed junco n
junco ardoisé
Junco hyemalis

dark-skinned adj
basané bronzé
having dark skin

darken /ˈdɑɹkən/ /ˈdɑːkən/ v
assombrir foncer
assombrir obscurcir
to become darker (less bright)
foncer
to become dark(er) in colour
to make dark(er) in colour
obscurcir assombrir
to make dark by reducing light

darkly /ˈdɑɹkli/ /ˈdɑːkli/ adv
mystérieusement
mysteriously; forebodingly, ominously
obscurément sombrement
with a dark appearance

darkness /ˈdɑɹknɪs/ /ˈdɑːknəs/ n
noirceur sombreur
gloom
state of reflecting little light; tending to blackish or brownish
noirceur ténèbres
the product of being dark
obscurité ténèbres noirceur sombreur
state of being dark

darknet n
darknet
network

darkroom n
chambre noire
dark room where photographs are developed
darkroom backroom
darkened room for sexual activities

darkside /ˈdɑɹkˌsaɪd/ /ˈdɑːk.saɪd/ n
côté sombre
side of something that is metaphorically dark; negative aspect of something
face cachée
side of something that is in darkness or unlit, or has less illumination

darkwave n
dark wave
musical movement combining elements of new wave and gothic rock

darling /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ adj
chéri chérie
dear, cherished

darling /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ n
chéri chérie
person who is dear to one

darmstadtium /dɑːɹmˈʃtɑːtiəm/ n
darmstadtium
transuranic chemical element with atomic number 110

darn /daːn/ /dɑɹn/ /dɑːn/ v
repriser
stitch with thread

darnel /ˈdɑːnəɫ/ n
ivraie enivrante
type of ryegrass found in wheatfields

darning egg n
œuf à repriser
egg-shaped ovoid of hard material which is inserted into the toe or heel of a sock

dart /dɑɹt/ /dɑːt/ n
dard flèche trait
sharp-pointed missile weapon
fléchettes fléchette
game
pli piqué
stitched fold

dartboard /ˈdɑɹtbɔːɹd/ /ˈdɑːtbɔːd/ n
cible
target for darts

darts /ˈdɑːts/ n
fléchettes
game

dasein /dɑ.zaɪn/ /dɑː.zʌɪn/ n
dasein
philosophy: hereness

dash /dæʃ/ n
soupçon
small quantity of liquid etc.
sprint
short run
ta trait
Morse code symbol
tiret
typographic symbol

dash /dæʃ/ v
balancer jeter
to throw in or on in a rapid, careless manner
bondir se précipiter se ruer sprinter
to run short distance
bâcler
to complete hastily
doucher
of hopes or dreams: to ruin
se barrer se tirer
informal: to leave

dashboard /ˈdæʃˌboəɹd/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔːɹd/ n
tableau de bord
panel under the windscreen of a motor car or aircraft
graphical user interface

dashcam /ˈdæʃˌkæm/ n
caméra-témoin de circulation dashcam
digital video recorder mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle or elsewhere inside the vehicle

dashing /ˈdæʃɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
fringant
spirited, audacious and full of high spirits

dashpot n
piston
damping device

dassie /ˈdæs.i/ /ˈdɑs.i/ n
daman
rock hyrax

data /ˈdee̝tə/ /ˈdeɪ.tə/ /ˈdæt.ə/ /ˈdæɪtə/ /ˈdɐːtə/ /ˈdɑːtə/ [ˈdeɪ.ɾə] [ˈdäːɾə] [ˈdæɪɾə] [ˈdæɾ.ə] n
données
information

data centre n
centre de données datacenter

data entry n
saisie des données
act of inputting data into a computer

data journalism n
journalisme de données

data leak n
fuite de données

data mining n
exploration de données forage de données fouille de données orpaillage prospection de données
technique for searching large-scale databases for patterns

data model n
modèle de données
result of applying a data modeling to some particular application

data processing n
traitement de données
operations on data

data quality n
qualité des données

data science n
science des données
field

data set n
ensemble de données jeu de données
set of data to analyze
jeu de données
file of related records

data stream n
flux de données
a sequence of digitally encoded coherent signals used in a transmission

data structure n
structure de donnée
organization of data

data type n
type type de données
classification or category of data

data warehouse n
entrepôt de données
collection of data

database /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdætəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdæːtəˌbeːs/ /ˈdɑːtəˌbeɪs/ n
base de données
collection of information
base de données database
software program

database administrator n
DBA administrateur de bases de données
person

datathon n
datathon
event

date /deɪt/ n
datte
fruit of the date palm
cavalier
companion when one is partaking in a social occasion
date
point of time at which a transaction or event takes place
that which specifies the time of writing, inscription etc.
point in time
rendez-vous rencard rendez-vous d'amour
meeting with a lover or potential lover; a person so met
rendez-vous réunion rencard
pre-arranged social meeting

date /deɪt/ v
dater
to determine the age of something
to note the time of writing or executing
vieillir
to become old

date of birth n
date de naissance
date and year when something was born

date palm n
dattier
Phoenix dactylifera

date with destiny n
rendez-vous avec le destin
inevitable or anticipated event

dateable adj
datable
that may be ascribed a date or age

dated /ˈdeɪtɪd/ adj
anachronique
anachronistic
daté
marked with a date
démodé
no longer fashionable
démodé vieilli
out of date

dating /ˈdeɪt.ɪŋ/ n
datation
process of estimating the age of something

dating agency n
agence de rencontres agence matrimoniale
business

dation in payment n
dation en paiement
agreed discharge of a debt by giving something differing

datiscin n
datiscine

dative /ˈdeɪtɪv/ adj
datif
grammar: noting the case of noun which expresses indirect object

dative case n
datif C.O.I. complément d'objet indirect quatrième déclinaison troisième déclinaison
case used to express direction towards an indirect object

datolite n
datolite
a mineral, a calcium borosilicate

datum /ˈdeɪtəm/ /ˈdætəm/ /ˈdɑːtəm/ n
donnée
single piece of information

datura n
datura
A plant of the genus Datura

daub /dɑb/ /dɔb/ /dɔːb/ n
croûte
crude or amateurish painting
torchis
soft coating of mud, plaster etc

daub /dɑb/ /dɔb/ /dɔːb/ v
barbouiller
to apply something in hasty or crude strokes

dauber /ˈdɔːbə(ɹ)/ n
barbouilleur
unskillful painter

daughter /ˈdoːtɐ/ /ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.t̬ɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈdɑ.ɾɚ] [ˈdɔ.ɾɚ] n
fille
female offspring

daughter language n
langue fille
language which genetically descends from earlier, parent language

daughter-in-law n
belle-fille bru
wife of one's child

daughterling n
fifille fillette
a daughter

daunt /dɑnt/ /dɑːnt/ /dɔnt/ /dɔːnt/ v
décourager démonter intimider
to discourage

daunting /ˈdɔntɪŋ/ /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ adj
colossal monumental titanesque
intimidatingly impressive
décourageant intimidant
discouraging; inspiring fear

dauntless /ˈdɔːntləs/ adj
indomptable
invulnerable to fear or intimidation

dauphin /doʊˈfæ̃/ /ˈdɔ.fən/ /ˈdɔ.fɪn/ /ˈdɔː.fɪn/ /ˈdəʊ.fæ̃/ n
dauphin
eldest son of king of France

dauphinate n
dauphinat

dauphine n
dauphine

davit /ˈdeɪvɪt/ /ˈdævət/ n
bossoir
crane to sling a lifeboat, maintenance trapeze etc

dawdle /ˈdɑd(ə)l/ /ˈdɔd(ə)l/ /ˈdɔːdl̩/ v
lambiner traîner flâner musarder pateter traînailler
to spend time idly and unfruitfully

dawg /dɑːɡ/ /dɔːɡ/ n
mec
slang: dude, bud, pal

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ n
aube
morning twilight period
aube aurore
beginning
time
aube lever du soleil
rising of the sun

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ v
naître
to start to appear, to be realized
se lever
to begin to brighten with daylight

dawn of time n
nuit des temps

day /deɪ̯/ /dæɪ̯/ n
jour journée
period from midnight to the following midnight
period of 24 hours
part of a day period which one spends at one's job, school, etc.
period between sunrise and sunset
rotational period of a planet

day after n
lendemain
next day

day after day adv
jour après jour
For an indefinite number of days

day after tomorrow adv
après-demain
on the day after tomorrow; in two days - translation entry

day after tomorrow n
surlendemain
day after tomorrow - translation entry

day and night adv
jour et nuit
all the time

day before yesterday adv
avant-hier
on the day before yesterday - translation entry

day before yesterday n
avant-veille avant-hier
day before yesterday - translation entry

day by day adv
de jour en jour
gradually

day care center n
garderie
A nursery for the supervision of preschool children while the parents work

day for night n
nuit américaine
cinematographic technique

day in, day out adv
jour après jour
day in, day out

day of reckoning n
jour du Jugement
the final and eternal judgment by God

day off n
jour de congé
a day of vacation etc.

day shift n
poste de jour
A scheduled work during daylight hours

daybreak /ˈdeɪbɹeɪk/ n
point du jour
dawn

daycare /ˈdeɪkeə(ɹ)/ n
garderie
daytime supervision

daycare centre n
garderie
building

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹiːm] n
rêverie
a spontaneous and fanciful series of thoughts

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹiːm] v
rêvasser rêver
to have such a series of thoughts

daydreamer /ˈdeɪdɹimɚ/ /ˈdeɪdɹiːmə/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹimɚ] n
rêveur rêveuse jongleur jongleuse rêvasseur rêvasseuse
one who daydreams

daylight /ˈdeɪlaɪt/ n
jour
period of time between sunrise and sunset
lumière du jour jour
light from the Sun

daylight robbery /ˌdeɪlaɪt ˈɹɒb(ə)ɹi/ /ˌdeɪˌlaɪt ˈɹɑb(ə)ɹi/ n
arnaque vol manifeste
practice of cheating or of imposing an exorbitant charge for a product or service; an instance of this

daylight saving time n
heure d’été
an adjustment of the official time during summer

daylily n
hémérocalle
plant of Hemerocallis

daytime /ˈdeɪtaɪm/ n
jour journée
the time of daylight

daze /deɪz/ n
stupéfaction
the state of being dazed

daze /deɪz/ v
étourdir abasourdir
to stun or stupefy

dazed /deɪzd/ adj
abasourdi
in a state of shock or confusion

dazibao /dɑːdzəˈbaʊ/ n
dazibao
big-character poster

dazzle /ˈdæzəl/ v
éblouir
confuse the sight
figuratively

de Lesseps pn
de Lesseps

de facto /dəˈfæktoʊ/ /dɪˈfæktəʊ/ /ˌdeɪˈfæktoʊ/ /ˌdeɪˈfæktəʊ/ /ˌdiˈfæktoʊ/ /ˌdiːˈfæktəʊ/ adj
de facto de fait
in fact or in practice

de jure /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹeɪ/ /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɪ/ /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊɹi/ /diː ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/ /dɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/ adj
de jure de droit
by right

de rigueur /də ɹɪˈɡɜː(ɹ)/ /də ɹɪˈɡɝ/ adj
de rigueur
necessary according to etiquette

de- /diː/ /də/ /dɪ/ prefix
dé-
reversal, undoing or removing

de-escalation /diːˌɛskəˈleɪʃən/ n
désescalade
a decrease in scope, extension or severity

de-ice /diːˈaɪs/ v
déglacer
remove ice

deacetylation n
désacétylation
reaction that removes acetyl groups from a molecule

deacon /ˈdiːkən/ n
diacre
a designated minister of charity in the early Church
a clergyman ranked directly below a priest
diacre diaconesse
lay leader of a Protestant congregation

deaconess /ˌdiːkəˈnɛs/ n
diaconesse
female deacon

deactivatable adj
désactivable

deactivate /ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/ v
désactiver
to make something inactive or no longer effective

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ adj
mort
no longer alive
figuratively, not alive

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ n
cœur milieu profondeurs
time when coldness, darkness, or stillness is most intense

dead and buried adj
mort et enterré
moot, passed

dead as a dodo adj
aussi mort qu'un dodo
unquestionably dead

dead as a doornail adj
mort et bien mort
unquestionably dead

dead donkey n
chiens écrasés
news item of no real significance

dead drop n
boite aux lettres morte
location used to pass items between two people in secret

dead duck n
être fait comme un rat
person or project that is in serious trouble or doomed to fail

dead end n
impasse cul-de-sac voie sans issue
street or path that goes nowhere
impasse voie de garage voie sans issue
position that offers no hope of progress

dead fish n
étoile de mer
sexual partner who lies flat during sex

dead freight n
faux fret
Sum of money paid by one who charters a vessel but does not fill it

dead in the water adj
erre
without inertia

dead key n
touche morte
special modifier key on a typewriter or computer keyboard

dead language n
langue morte langue ancienne
language with no native speakers

dead letter n
n'habite pas à l'adresse indiquée
item of mail

dead link n
lien mort
hypertext link that points to a webpage that is permanently unavailable

dead man's handle n
VACMA homme-mort
safety device on trains

dead man's switch n
homme-mort
dead man's switch

dead meat n
être fait comme un rat être un homme mort
someone in danger of being killed or severely punished

dead men tell no tales /dɛd mɛn tɛl nəʊ teɪlz/ proverb
les morts ne parlent pas
a dead person can no longer reveal information

dead or alive adj
mort ou vif
wanted poster term

dead reckoning n
navigation à l'estime
method of estimating the position of a ship or aircraft

dead ringer n
portrait craché
someone or something that very closely resembles another; someone or something easily mistaken for another

dead sleep n
premier somme
first sleep

dead soldier n
cadavre
empty container

dead weight n
boulet poids mort
(figuratively) useless, usually encumbering factor
poids mort
dead weight

dead-end /dɛdˈɛnd/ /ˈdɛdɛnd/ adj
sans issue
blocked

deaden /ˈdɛdən/ v
assourdir isoler
To make soundproof
endormir
To render less lively

deadfall /ˈdɛdfɑl/ /ˈdɛdfɔːl/ n
chablis
fallen tree
piège assommoir
trap consisting of a heavy object that falls on to the prey

deadlift n
soulevé de terre
weight training exercise

deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ n
date limite échéance date butoir
date on or before which something must be completed

deadlock /ˈdɛdlɑk/ /ˈdɛdlɒk/ n
impasse
standstill
interblocage étreinte fatale
computing: inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation

deadly /ˈdɛd.li/ adj
mortel
very boring
mortel létal fatal
lethal

deadly nightshade n
belladone
deadly nightshade; Atropa belladonna

deadly sin n
péché capital
any of the seven deadly sins

deadname n
deadname morinom
a previous name of a person

deadname v
deadnamer morinommer
to refer to someone by their previous name

deadnettle /ˈdɛdnɛtəl/ n
lamier
plant of the genus Lamium

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ adj
pince-sans-rire
deliberately impassive or expressionless (as a face or look)

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ n
pince-sans-rire
style of comedy

deadweight loss n
perte sèche

deadwood /ˈdɛd.wʊd/ n
potiche
People or things judged to be superfluous to an organization or project.

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ adj
les sourds
unable to hear, used as a substantive: deaf people considered as a group
sourd
unable to hear

deaf person n
sourd
deaf person - translation entry

deaf-mute adj
sourd-muet
unable to hear or speak

deaf-mute n
sourd-muet sourde-muette
person who is unable to hear or speak

deafblind adj
sourd et aveugle
unable to see and hear

deafen /ˈdɛfən/ v
assourdir rendre sourd
to make deaf

deafening /ˈdɛfənɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
assourdissant
loud enough to cause hearing loss

deafening silence n
silence assourdissant silence de mort
noteworthy silence or absence or response signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm

deafness /ˈdɛfnəs/ n
surdité
condition of being deaf

deal /diːl/ n
part
division, share
contrat
agreement, arrangement
donne pli
distribution of cards
marché
instance of buying or selling

deal /diːl/ v
agir
to take action; to act
distribuer
to distribute (cards)
faire le commerce
to trade
traiter faire face
to handle, manage

deal with v
aborder avoir affaire à
take action with respect to (someone or something)
gérer
come to terms with successfully
traiter
handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression

dealership /ˈdiːləʃɪp/ n
concessionnaire
a place that sells items, especially cars

deaminase /diːˈæmɪneɪz/ n
déaminase

dean /diːn/ [diːn] [dĩːn] n
doyen
senior official in college or university
church dignitary
doyen doyenne
senior member of a group

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ adj
cher
precious to or greatly valued by someone
formal way of addressing
a formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly
an informal way of addressing the recipient in a letter's opening line
cher aimable
loved; lovable

dearness /ˈdɪə(ɹ)nəs/ n
cherté
quality of having great value

dearth /dɜːθ/ /dɝθ/ n
disette
period when food is rare
pénurie
scarcity

death /diːθ/ /dɛθ/ n
camarde mort
personification of death
l'arcane sans nom la mort
Tarot
mort décès
cessation of life

death adder n
faiseur de mort
Acanthophis

death camp n
camp de la mort camp d'extermination
facility

death certificate n
acte de décès
document

death erection n
érection post mortem érection terminale
post-mortem priapism

death knell /dɛθ nɛl/ n
glas
tolling of a bell announcing death
sign foretelling the death or destruction of something

death march n
marche de la mort
forced movement of people in such circumstances that many die during the journey

death mask n
masque funéraire masque mortuaire
plaster or similar cast

death metal n
death metal
death metal

death penalty n
peine de mort peine capitale punition capitale
state punishment of death

death rate n
taux de mortalité
the number of deaths

death row n
couloir de la mort
section of a prison which houses those inmates who are sentenced to death

death sentence n
arrêt de mort condamnation à mort sentence de mort
sentence

death squad n
escadron de la mort
armed group

death threat n
menace de mort
death threat

death warrant n
condamnation à mort
warrant that authorizes capital punishment

death wish n
pulsion de mort
desire for the death of oneself or of someone else

death's-head n
tête de mort
a human skull, as symbol of death

deathbed /ˈdɛθˌbɛd/ n
lit de mort
the bed on which someone dies

deathblow /ˈdɛθbləʊ/ n
coup coup de grâce fatal
strike or blow
coup fatal
something that prevents the completion, or ends the existence of some project etc

deathism n
mortisme
the death philosophy

deathmatch /ˈdɛθ.mæt͡ʃ/ n
combat à mort match à mort
competitive mode

debacle /deɪˈbɑ.kəl/ /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/ /dəˈbɑ.kəl/ /dɛˈbɑː.kəl/ /dɪˈbɑ.kəl/ n
débâcle
break up of a natural dam
débâcle fiasco
event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously

debaptism /diːˈbæptɪzəm/ n
débaptisation
a ceremony supposed to cancel a person's earlier baptism

debarker n
écorceur

debase /dɪˈbeɪs/ v
abâtardir
lower in character, etc

debasement /dɪˈbeɪsmənt/ n
avilissement
The act of debasing or the state of being debased

debatable [dɪˈbeɪtəbəɫ] adj
discutable débattable
controversial

debate /di-/ /də-/ /dɪˈbeɪt/ n
discussion débat
discussion of opposing views
débat
argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting
informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views

debate /di-/ /də-/ /dɪˈbeɪt/ v
débattre
participate in a debate

debater /dɪˈbeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
débatteur débatteuse
one who debates or participates in a debate; one who argues.

debauch /dɪˈbɔːt͡ʃ/ n
débauche
act of debauchery

debauch /dɪˈbɔːt͡ʃ/ v
débaucher
(transitive) to morally corrupt someone; to seduce

debauched /dɪˈbɔːtʃt/ adj
débauché libertin
corrupted, immoral

debaucher /dɪˈbɔːtʃə(ɹ)/ n
débaucheur
Somebody who debauches or corrupts others

debaucherous /dɪˈbɔːtʃəɹəs/ adj
débauché libertin
excessively indulgent in sensual pleasures

debauchery /dɪˈbɔː.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ n
débauche débaucherie dévergondage
debauchery

debenture /dɪˈbɛntjʊə/ /dɪˈbɛntʃə/ n
débenture
certificate that certifies an amount of money owed to someone
débenture obligation

debilitate /dəˈbɪləteɪt/ /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v
débiliter
to make feeble; to weaken

debility /dɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
débilité fatigue
state of weakness

debit /ˈdɛb.ɪt/ n
débit
in bookkeeping, an entry in the left hand column of an account

debit /ˈdɛb.ɪt/ v
débiter
to make an entry on the debit side of an account

debit balance n
solde débiteur
(accounting)

debit card n
carte de débit
card taking money directly from the bank account

debit note n
note de débit
commercial document

debone /diːˈbəʊn/ v
désosser
remove the bones from something

debrief /diːˈbɹiːf/ v
débriefer
to question someone after a military mission in order to obtain intelligence

debris /dəˈbɹiː/ /ˈdeɪbɹi/ /ˈdɛbɹi/ n
débris
rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed
ruins of a broken-down structure

debt /dɛt/ n
dette
action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another
money that one person or entity owes or is required to pay to another
state or condition of owing something to another

debt collection n
encaissement recouvrement
the process of pursuing payments of debts owed by individuals or businesses

debt relief n
remise de dette
forgiveness of debt

debt-ridden /ˈdɛt.ɹɪd.n̩/ adj
criblé de dettes
dominated by debt

debtor /ˈdet.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ɚ/ n
débiteur débitrice
a person or firm that owes money

debtors' prison n
prison pour dettes

debug /diːˈbʌɡ/ /ˈdiː.bʌɡ/ v
déboguer
to search for malfunctioning elements
désinsectiser
to remove insects

debugger /diˈbʌɡəɹ/ /diːˈbʊɡə/ /diːˈbʌɡə/ n
débogueur débugueur
computer program

debugging /diːˈbʌɡɪŋ/ n
débogage
the process of finding and resolving bugs or defects that prevent correct operation of computer software or a system

debunk /diːˈbʊŋk/ /diːˈbʌŋk/ /dɪˈbʌŋk/ /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/ v
dévoiler jeter l'opprobre sur mettre en pièces réduire à néant se discréditer se déconsidérer
to discredit or expose the falsehood of something

deburr /diːˈbɜː(ɹ)/ v
ébavurer
remove burrs

deburring tool n
boësse ébarboir
tool

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdeɪbjuː/ /ˈdæɪbjʉː/ /ˈdæɪbʉː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ n
première début
a performer's first-time performance to the public

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdeɪbjuː/ /ˈdæɪbjʉː/ /ˈdæɪbʉː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ v
présenter lancer
to formally introduce, as to the public
se lancer débuter
to make one's initial formal appearance

debutant /ˈdeɪbjuːtənt/ /ˈdɛbjuːtənt/ n
débutant
debuting male

deca- /dɛkə-/ prefix
déca-

decade /dəˈkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkəd/ n
décade dizaine
series of ten things
décennie décade
period of ten years

decadence /ˈdɛkədəns/ n
décadence décadentisme
state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration

decadent /ˈdɛkədənt/ adj
décadent
characterized by moral or cultural decline

decadent /ˈdɛkədənt/ n
décadent décadente
person affected by moral decay

decadentism n
décadentisme
decadentism

decaf /ˈdiːkæf/ n
déca
a decaffeinated drink

decaffeinated /diːˈkæfiːneɪtəd/ /dɪˈkæfɪneɪtəd/ adj
décaféiné
From which caffeine has been removed

decagon /ˈdɛ.kə.ɡɑn/ /ˈdɛ.kə.ɡən/ n
décagone
polygon with ten sides

decahedron /ˌdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
décaèdre
polyhedron with ten faces

decakatal n
décakatal
an SI unit of catalytic activity

decal /dɪˈkæl/ /ˈdiː.kæl/ /ˈdiːkæl/ /ˈdɛkəl/ n
autocollant décalque
design or picture to be transferred

decalcify [diːˈkæɫsɪfaɪ] v
décalcifier
to deprive of calcareous matter

decalcomania [diːˌkæɫkəˈmeɪnɪə] n
décalcomanie
the process of transferring designs onto surfaces using decals

decalin n
décaline
decahydronaphthalene

decalitre /ˈdɛkəlɪtə(ɹ)/ n
décalitre
ten liters

decametre /ˈdɛkəmiːtə(ɹ)/ n
décamètre
the length of 10 metres

decane n
décane
decane

decannulate v
décanuler
to remove a cannula from the atrium or aorta

decant /dəˈkænt/ v
décanter
to pour off gently so as not to disturb the sediment; to decant wine
transvaser
to pour from one vessel into another

decantation /ˌdiːkænˈteɪʃən/ n
décantation transvasement
act of decanting

decanter /dɪˈkæntə(ɹ)/ n
décanteur
vessel for decanting

decaoxide /ˌdɛkəˈɒksaɪd/ n
décaoxyde

decapitated /dɪˈkæpɪteɪtəd/ adj
décapité décolleté
with the head removed

decapitation /diˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃən/ /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃɪn/ n
décapitation
beheading

decapod /ˈdɛkəpɒd/ n
décapode
crustacean

decarbonization /diːkɑːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
décarbonation décarbonisation

decarbonize /diːˈkɑːbənaɪz/ v
décarboniser décarboner

decarboxylase /diːkɑːˈbɒksɪleɪz/ n
décarboxylase

decarboxylate /diːkɑːˈbɒksɪleɪt/ v
décarboxyler
to remove one or more carboxy groups

decathlete /diːˈkæθliːt/ n
décathlonien décathlonienne décathlète
athlete who competes in the decathlon

decathlon /diːˈkæθlɒn/ /dɪˈkæθlɒn/ n
décathlon
athletic contest

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ n
déchéance
décrépitude
process or result of being gradually decomposed

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ v
pourrir
to deteriorate
se désintégrer
To change by undergoing fission, by emitting radiation, or by capturing or losing one or more electrons.

decay chain n
chaîne de désintégration

decease /dɪˈsiːs/ n
décès
departure, especially departure from this life; death

decease /dɪˈsiːs/ v
mourir décéder expirer trépasser
to die

deceased /diˈsist/ /diˈsizd/ /dɪˈsist/ /dɪˈsizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ /dɪˈzizd/ adj
mort décédé
no longer alive

deceased /diˈsist/ /diˈsizd/ /dɪˈsist/ /dɪˈsizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ /dɪˈzizd/ n
défunt
dead person
défunts
plural: dead people

deceit /dɪˈsiːt/ n
fraude
legal: fraudulent representation of a material fact
tromperie
act or fact of deceiving
tromperie ruse
act or behavior intended to deceive

deceitful /-fl̩/ /dɪˈsiːtfʊl/ adj
tricheur trompeur
deliberately misleading or cheating
trompeur
deceptive

deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ v
tromper leurrer séduire
trick or mislead

deceiver /dɪˈsivɚ/ /dɪˈsiːvə(ɹ)/ n
trompeur trompeuse
person who lies or deceives

decelerate /diːˈsɛləɹeɪt/ v
décélérer ralentir
reduce the velocity of something
ralentir décélérer
to go slower

deceleration /diːsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
décélération
the act or process of decelerating

decemvirate n
décemvirat

decency /ˈdiːsənsi/ n
décence
quality of being decent

decent /ˈdiːsənt/ adj
décent
fair; good enough; okay
sufficiently clothed
intègre décent
showing integrity, fairness, moral uprightness
substantiel décent
significant; substantial

decentralization /diːˌsɛntɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
décentralisation
the action of decentralizing

decentralize /diːˈsɛntɹəlaɪz/ v
décentraliser
cause to change from being concentrated
reduce the authority of a governing body

decentralized /diːˈsɛntɹəlaɪzd/ adj
décentralisé
not centralized

deception /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ n
supercherie tromperie
instance of actions fabricated to mislead

deceptive /dɪˈsɛp.tɪv/ adj
illusoire trompeur mensonger
misleading, attempting to deceive

deceptive advertising n
publicité mensongère
exaggerated advertising that attempts to deceive

deceptively /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/ adv
fallacieusement
in a deceptive manner

deci- /ˈdɛsɪ/ prefix
déci-
one tenth (1/10)

decibel /ˈdɛsɪbəl/ /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/ n
décibel
a common measure of sound intensity

decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ v
décider
to resolve or settle
give judgement

decided /dɪˈsaɪ.dəd/ /dɪˈsaɪ.dɪd/ adj
décidé

decidedly /dɪˈsaɪdɪdli/ adv
clairement
in a manner which leaves no question
décidément
in a decided manner

decidua /dɪˈsɪdʒʊə/ n
caduque membrane déciduale
a mucous membrane that lines the uterus

deciduous /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.u.əs/ /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.ʊ.əs/ adj
caduc décidual
describing a part that falls off, or is shed
caducifolié à feuilles caduques
of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season

decigrade /ˈdɛsɪɡɹeɪd/ n
décigrade
angular measure

decigram /ˈdɛsɪɡɹæm/ n
décigramme
metric measurement

decile /ˈdɛs.əl/ /ˈdɛsˌaɪl/ [ˈdiːsaɪɫ] [ˈdɛsaɪɫ] n
décile
value
subset

decilitre /ˈdɛsɪliːtə(ɹ)/ n
décilitre
unit of volume

decimal /ˈdɛs.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ə.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ/ adj
décimal
concerning numbers expressed in decimal or calculations using decimal

decimal /ˈdɛs.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ə.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ/ n
décimal système décimal
number system

decimal fraction n
fraction décimale
fractional part of a decimal number

decimal number n
nombre décimal
number expressed in the decimal system

decimal place n
décimale
position of digit to the right of the decimal point

decimal point n
point point décimal
the point used in English mathematics
virgule
the decimal mark symbol, characteristic to the native tongue

decimate /ˈdɛsəmeɪt/ /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/ v
décimer
Roman history: to kill one out of ten men
to reduce to one-tenth
to severely reduce

decimetre /ˈdɛsɪmiːtəɹ/ n
décimètre
one-tenth of a metre

decipher /dɪˈsaɪfə(ɹ)/ v
déchiffrer
to decode or decrypt a code or cipher

decipherable [dɪˈsaɪfəɹəbəɫ] adj
déchiffrable
that can be deciphered

decipherment n
déchiffrement
the analysis of documents written in ancient languages

decisecond /ˈdɛsɪˌsɛkənd/ n
déciseconde
a unit of time equal to 10−1 seconds

decision /dɪˈsɪʃən/ /dɪˈsɪʒən/ n
décision
choice or judgement
firmness of conviction

decision making n
prise de décision
process of reaching a decision

decision tree n
arbre de décision
visualization of decision making

decisional [dɪˈsɪʒənəɫ] adj
décisionnel
of or pertaining to decisions

decisionism /dɪˈsɪʒənɪzəm/ n
décisionnisme
doctrine about moral or legal precepts

decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
décidé ferme
marked by promptness and decision
décisif
having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy

decisively /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/ adv
de manière décisive
in a decisive manner

deck /dɛk/ n
jeu de cartes
pack of playing cards
pont
floorlike covering on a ship

deck chair n
transat
a folding chair with a wooden frame

deckhouse n
rouf
cabin on the deck of a boat

declaim /dɪˈkleɪm/ v
déclamer réciter scander
to recite in theatrical way

declamatorily adv
déclamatoirement

declaration /ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
déclaration
written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief
act or process of declaring
list of items for various legal purposes
specification of a variables type

declaration of war n
déclaration de guerre
a formal announcement by an entity that it is in a state of war with another entity

declaration of will n
déclaration de volonté
manifestation of intent aimed at creating a legal effect

declarative /dɪˈklæɹətɪv/ adj
déclaratif
in grammar
serving to declare

declarator /ˈdɛkləɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
déclarateur
Programming construct
déclaration
A legal declaration

declaratory /dɛˈklæɹətɹi/ adj
déclaratoire
serving to declare or explain

declare /dəˈklɛɚ/ /dɪˈklɛə/ /dɪˈklɛɚ/ v
déclarer
to make a declaration
to announce something formally or officially
to affirm or state something emphatically
to announce one's support, choice, opinion, etc
expliquer
to make clear, explain

declare war v
déclarer la guerre
initiate a state of war

declension /dɪˈklɛn.ʃən/ n
déclinaison
way of categorizing
act

declensional /dɪˈklɛnʃənəɫ/ adj
déclinatif
pertaining to declension

declericalization n
décléricalisation

declericalize v
décléricaliser

declinable /dɪˈklaɪnəbəɫ/ adj
déclinable
capable of being declined

declination /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ n
déclinaison
at a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane
at a given point, the angle between magnetic north and true north

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ n
déclin
deterioration of condition; weakening or worsening
downward movement, fall

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ v
décliner
inflect
run through from first to last
décliner péricliter
become weaker or worse
refuser
American football or Canadian football: reject a penalty against an opposing team
refuser décliner
refuse

declivity /dɪˈklɪvɪti/ n
déclivité
downward slope

decoction /dɪˈkɒkʃən/ n
décoction
an extraction or essence

decode /diːˈkəʊd/ /dɪˈkəʊd/ v
décoder
to convert from an encrypted form to plain text

decoherence /diːkəʊˈhɪəɹəns/ n
décohérence
loss of quantum coherence

decollete /dɪˈkɒləteɪ/ adj
décolleté
having a low-cut neckline

decolonization /diːˌkɒl.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
décolonisation
freeing of a colony from dependent status

decolonize /diːˈkɒlənaɪz/ v
décoloniser
to release from the status of colony

decommission /diːkəˈmɪʃən/ v
déclasser
to take out of service or to render unusable

decommunization n
décommunisation
act, process, or result of decommunizing

decommunize v
décommuniser
To divest of communism

decompaction /diːkəmˈpækʃən/ n
décompactage
the act of making something less compact

decompile /diːkəmˈpaɪl/ v
décompiler
to recreate the original source code

decompiler /diːkəmˈpaɪlə(ɹ)/ n
décompilateur
computer program

decompose /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/ v
décomposer
to separate
se décomposer
to decay

decomposer /diːkəmˈpəʊzə(ɹ)/ n
décomposeur

decomposition /diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
décomposition
biological process
splitting into constituent parts
démontage
act of taking something apart

decompress /diːkəmˈpɹɛs/ v
décomprimer
to relieve the pressure or compression on something

decompression sickness n
accident de décompression maladie de décompression maladie des caissons
condition from rapid decompression

deconfessionalization /diːkənˌfɛʃ(ə)nəlʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
déconfessionnalisation
removal of influence of a religion

deconfessionalize v
déconfessionnaliser

deconfigure v
déconfigurer
computing: to remove or cancel the configuration of

decongest /diːkənˈdʒɛst/ v
décongestionner
free from congestion

decongestant /diːkənˈdʒɛstənt/ n
décongestionnant
drug that relieves congestion

deconstruct /diːkənˈstɹʊkt/ /diːkənˈstɹʌkt/ v
déconstruire
break down

decontaminate /diːkənˈtæmɪneɪt/ v
décontaminer
to remove contamination from (something), rendering it safe

decontamination /diːkənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
décontamination
process of removing contamination

decorate /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/ v
décorer
to improve the appearance of a house, room, office and so forth
décorer orner
to furnish with decorations

decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
décoration
that which adorns
act of adorning
any mark of honor to be worn upon the person

decorative /ˈdek.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ /ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ /ˈdɛk.ɹə.tɪv/ [ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.ɾɪv] [ˈdɛk.ɹə.ɾɪv] adj
décoratif
that serves to decorate

decorative arts n
arts décoratifs
arts and crafts concerned with making objects beautiful

decorator /ˈdɛkəˌɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
décorateur décoratrice
one who decorates

decorticate /diːˈkɔːtɪkeɪt/ v
décortiquer
peel or remove the bark, husk or outer layer from something

decorum /dɪˈkɔːɹəm/ n
décorum
appropriate social behavior; propriety

decossackization n
décosaquisation

decouple [diːˈkʊpəɫ] [diːˈkʌpəɫ] v
découpler
to unlink

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ n
appât leurre
person or object meant to lure something to danger
leurre
animal used by hunters to lure game
deceptive military device

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ v
appâter leurrer piéger
to act as, or use, a decoy

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ v
diminuer
become smaller
diminuer réduire
make smaller

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ n
décret
edict or law
ordonnance

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ v
décréter
to command by a decree

decrepit /dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/ adj
décrépit décati
weakened or worn out

decriminalization /diːˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ n
décriminalisation dépénalisation
making something no longer illegal

decriminalize /diːˈkɹɪmɪnəlaɪz/ v
dépénaliser
to change the laws so something is no longer a crime

decry /dɪˈkɹaɪ/ v
blâmer critiquer
to blame for ills
décrier dénoncer
to denounce as harmful

decrypt /diːˈkɹɪpt/ /dɪˈkɹɪpt/ /ˈdiːkɹɪpt/ v
déchiffrer
to convert back to plain text

decryption /dɪˈkɹɪpʃən/ n
décryptage
decoding

decubitus /dɪˈkjuː.bɪt.əs/ n
décubitus
posture

decumbent /dɪˈkʊmbənt/ /dɪˈkʌmbənt/ adj
décombant
having upward pointing tips

decurdling n
décaillage

decurion /dɪˈkjʊəɹɪən/ n
décurion
member of government
officer

dedicate /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ /ˈdɛdɪˌkɪt/ v
consacrer vouer
to set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate
destiner dédicacer
to set apart for a special use
dédier dédicacer
to address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection
inaugurer
to open (a building, for example) to public use
to show to the public for the first time
se consacrer se dévouer
to commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action

dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ adj
dédié consacré
intended for a special purpose
dévoué dédié
devoted, loyal, conscientious

dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
dédicace
note prefixed to a work of art

dedovshchina /-dəf-/ /dɪdəvˈʃːinə/ n
dedovchtchina
bullying in the Soviet/Russian army

deduce /-ˈdjus/ /də-/ /dɪˈdjuːs/ /dɪˈdus/ /dɪˈdʒuːs/ v
déduire
to reach (a conclusion) by applying rules of logic or other forms of reasoning

deduct /dɪˈdʊkt/ /dɪˈdʌkt/ v
décompter déduire
to take one thing from another

deductible [dɪˈdʊktəbəɫ] [dɪˈdʌktəbəɫ] adj
déductible
eligible to be deducted

deduction /diˈdʌkʃən/ /dɪˈdʊkʃən/ /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
déduction
process of reasoning
that which is subtracted or removed
ability or skill to deduce
conclusion
sum that can be removed from tax calculations
précompte
sum withheld from pay for the purpose of paying tax

deductive /dɪˈdʊktɪv/ /dɪˈdʌktɪv/ adj
déductif
of, pertaining to, or based on deduction

deductivism /dɪˈdʊktɪvɪzəm/ /dɪˈdʌktɪvɪzəm/ n
déductivisme

deduplicate /diːˈdʒuːplɪkeɪt/ v
dédupliquer
to eliminate redundant duplicate data from

dee /ˈdiː/ n
dé
name of the letter D, d

deed /diːd/ n
acte juridique
legal instrument
action d'éclat coup d'éclat exploit haut fait prouesse
brave or noteworthy action, feat or exploit
action acte œuvre
action

deejay /ˈdiːdʒeɪ/ v
mixer
to play music as a disc jockey

deem /dim/ /diːm/ v
considérer croire
to have or hold as an opinion
estimer croire
to hold in belief or estimation

deen n
din
(Islam) religion; religiosity; the way of life of a pious Muslim

deep /diːp/ adj
foncé foncée
of a color, dark and highly saturated
grave profond
of a sound or voice, low in pitch
profond
having its bottom far down
profound
a long way inward
difficult to awake from
in extent in a direction away from the observer
voluminous
in a number of rows or layers
épais
thick in a vertical direction

deep /diːp/ n
profondeurs
the sea, the ocean

deep down adv
au fond
Fundamentally, in essence

deep drawing n
emboutissage
metal forming process

deep fryer n
friteuse
vessel for deep frying

deep learning n
apprentissage profond
form of machine learning

deep link n
lien profond
a type of hyperlink linking to a website page which is not the home page

deep sleep n
sommeil profond
medicine: state of sleep

deep space n
espace lointain
All of space beyond the gravitational influence of Earth

deep state /ˈdiːp ˈsteɪt/ n
État profond
large group of people believed to have long-lasting political influence

deep vein thrombosis n
phlébite profonde thrombophlébite thrombose veineuse profonde
condition

deep water n
eau profond
waters suitable for deep-draft ships
profonde détresse être dans de beaux draps
difficult or embarrassing situation

deep-freeze v
surgeler
to freeze at very low temperatures

deep-fry v
faire frire frire
to cook by immersing the food in hot fat

deep-rooted adj
ancré profondément enraciné
firmly established
profondément enraciné
having deep roots

deep-sea prawn n
crevette nordique
Pandalus borealis

deep-throat /diːp.θɹəʊt/ v
irrumer

deepen /ˈdiːpən/ v
approfondir
to make deep or deeper
devenir plus profond
to become deeper
intensifier
to make darker or more intense
to make more poignant

deepfake /ˈdipˌfeɪk/ /ˈdiːpfeɪk/ n
hypertrucage
photograph or video created using artificial intelligence

deeply /ˈdiːpli/ adv
profondément
at depth
profoundly

deepthroating n
gorge profonde
the act of deepthroat

deepwater prawn n
crevette nordique
Pandalus borealis

deer /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ n
cerf chevreuil
animal of the family Cervidae

deer mouse n
souris sylvestre
mouse of the genus Peromyscus

deerslaughter n
cérvicide
killing of deer

deface /diːˈfeɪs/ /dɪˈfeɪs/ v
défigurer dégrader
to damage

defamation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
diffamation
act of injuring another's reputation by any slanderous communication

defamatory /dɪˈfæmətɔɹi/ /dɪˈfæmətɹi/ adj
diffamant diffamatoire
damaging to someone's reputation

defame /dɪˈfeɪm/ v
diffamer
to harm, to diminish the reputation of

default /dɪˈfɑlt/ /dɪˈfɔlt/ /dɪˈfɔːlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɑlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔːlt/ n
défaut
finance: condition of failing to meet an obligation

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ n
défaite
the act of being defeated, of losing

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ v
anéantir contrecarrer réduire à néant
to reduce, to nothing, the strength of
vaincre défaire
to overcome in battle or contest

defeated /dɪˈfiːtəd/ adj
vaincu
subjugated, beaten, overcome

defeatism /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/ n
défaitisme
acceptance of defeat without struggle

defeatist /dɪˈfiːtɪst/ adj
défaitiste
of, or relating to defeatism

defeatist /dɪˈfiːtɪst/ n
défaitiste
someone who advocates defeatism, or has such an attitude

defecate /ˈdɛfɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪkət/ v
déféquer aller à la selle couler un bronze

defecation /ˌdɛfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌdɛfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
défécation
act or process of voiding excrement
process of removing impurities

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ n
défaut
fault or malfunction

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ v
déserter passer à
to abandon; to change one's loyalty

defection /dɪˈfɛkʃən/ n
défection
act or incidence of defecting

defective /dɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
défectif
having only some forms
défectueux
having one or more defects

defective verb n
verbe défectif
verb with an incomplete conjugation

defector /dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/ n
transfuge
one who defects

defenceman n
défenseur
defender in ice hockey and lacrosse

defend /diˈfɛnd/ /dəˈfɛnd/ /dɪˈfɛnd/ v
défendre
ward off attacks against

defendant /dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/ n
inculpé défenderesse défendeur inculpée
person prosecuted or sued, the accused

defender /dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/ n
défenseur
sports term
a fighter
défenseur défenseuse
someone who defends

defenestrate /dəˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ /dɪˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ v
défenestrer
eject from a window

defenestration /diˌfɛnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌfɛnɪˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌdiː-/ n
défenestration
act of throwing out a window

defense /dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈdiːˌfɛns/ n
défense
action of protecting from attack
anything employed to oppose attack

defense attorney n
avocat de la défense
a lawyer who represents defendants in legal proceedings

defense mechanism n
mécanisme de défense
psychological strategy

defenseless /dɪˈfɛnsləs/ adj
sans défense
lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack

defensive /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ adj
défensif
défensif defendant
intended for defence; protective

defensive wound n
lésion défensive

defensively /dɪˈfɛnsɪvli/ adv
défensivement
in a defensive manner

defer /dɪˈfɜː(ɹ)/ /dɪˈfɝ/ v
reporter différer remettre
(transitive) to delay
s'en remettre
to submit to the opinion or desire of another

deference /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/ /ˈdɛ.fɹəns/ /ˈdɛfəɹəns/ n
déférence
the willingness to carry out the wishes of others
déférence respect
great respect

deferential [ˌdɛfəˈɹɛnʃəɫ] adj
déférent
showing deference

defiance /dɪˈfaɪ(j)əns/ n
défi
the feeling of being defiant

defibrillate /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪt/ v
défibriller
to stop cardiac fibrillation

defibrillation /diːˌfɪbɹɪˈleɪʃən/ n
défibrillation
stopping of the fibrillation of the heart

defibrillator /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪtə(ɹ)/ n
défibrillateur
device

deficiency /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/ n
carence déficience
insufficiency
déficience
inadequacy or incompleteness

deficient number n
nombre déficient
deficient number

deficit /ˈdɛfəsɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/ n
déficit déficit budgétaire
situation wherein spending exceeds government revenue

defile /dəˈfaɪl/ /dɪˈfaɪl/ /ˈdiˌfaɪl/ /ˈdiː-/ n
défilé
single file of soldiers; any single file

defile /dəˈfaɪl/ /dɪˈfaɪl/ /ˈdiˌfaɪl/ /ˈdiː-/ v
souiller
to make (someone or something) physically dirty or unclean
défiler
to march in a single file or line

definable [dɪˈfaɪnəbəɫ] adj
définissable
able to be defined

define /dɪˈfaɪn/ v
définir
state meaning of
demark the limits of
express the essential nature of
describe, explain, make definite and clear
déterminer définir
to determine

defined /dɪˈfaɪnd/ /dɪˈfʌɪnd/ adj
défini
having a definition or value

definite /ˈdɛfənət/ /ˈdɛfənɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ adj
défini
having distinct limits

definite article n
article défini
article introducing a noun and specifying it as the particular noun considered

definite integral n
intégrale définie
integral of a function

definitely /ˈdɛf.nɪt.li/ /ˈdɛf.ə.nɪt.li/ /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ adv
assurément certainement décidément sans conteste
without question and beyond doubt
assurément décidément
in a definite manner

definiteness /ˈdɛfɪnɪtnəs/ n
définitude
the state or quality of being definite

definition /ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.ən/ /ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ [ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.n̩] [ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.n̩] n
définition
statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol
product of defining
statement expressing the essential nature of something
act of defining
action or process of defining
clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail

definitional [ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃənəɫ] adj
définitionnel

definitive /dɪˈfɪn.ə.tɪv/ /dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/ [dɪˈfɪn.ə.ɾɪv] adj
définitif définitive
conclusive or decisive

definitive /dɪˈfɪn.ə.tɪv/ /dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/ [dɪˈfɪn.ə.ɾɪv] n
timbre d'usage courant
philately: ordinary postage stamp

definitively /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvli/ adv
définitivement
in a decisive, conclusive and final manner

deflagrate /ˈdɛfləɡɹeɪt/ v
déflagrer
to burn with intense light and heat

deflation /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ n
déflation
decrease in the general price level

deflea /diːˈfliː/ v
épucer
to rid of fleas

deflect /dɪˈflɛkt/ v
détourner
to make deviate
dévier
to deviate

deflection /dəˈflɛkʃən/ /dɪˈflɛkʃən/ n
déflexion
act of deflecting

defloration n
défloration
the act of deflowering

deflower /dɪˈflaʊə(ɹ)/ v
déflorer dépuceler
to take the virginity of a woman or girl

defoliate /diːˈfəʊliː(j)eɪt/ v
défolier
to remove foliage from plants

deforest /dɪˈfɒɹɪst/ v
déboiser déforester
to clear an area of forest

deforestation /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdiːfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ n
déboisement déforestation
process of destroying a forest

deform /dəˈfɔɹm/ /dɪˈfɔːm/ v
déformer
to change the form of (something), usually thus making it disordered or irregular

deformation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
déformation
act of deforming, or state of being deformed

deformed /dɪˈfɔːmd/ adj
difforme
unusual of shape

defragment /diːfɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /diːˈfɹæɡmɛnt/ v
défragmenter
to run a process to make file fragments on a hard disk contiguous

defragmentation /diːˌfɹæɡmənˈteɪʃən/ n
défragmentation
action of defragmenting

defragmenter /diːfɹæɡˈmɛntə(ɹ)/ n
défragmenteur
that which defragments; a program that performs defragmentation

defraud /dɪ.ˈfɹɔːd/ v
escroquer arnaquer
to obtain money or property by fraud

defray /dɪˈfɹeɪ/ v
défrayer
to pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something)

defrock /diˈfɹɑk/ /diːˈfɹɒk/ v
défroquer
remove the rights of a member of clergy

defrost /diːˈfɹɒst/ v
décongeler
to thaw
décongeler dégivrer déglacer
to remove frost from

deft /dɛft/ adj
habile adroit compétent
skillful

deftly /ˈdɛftli/ adv
habilement
in a deft manner

defunct /dɪˈfʌŋkt/ /ˌdiˈfʌŋkt/ adj
défunt
deceased

defunction /dəˈfʌŋkʃən/ n
défunction
death

defuse /diːˈfjuːz/ v
désamorcer
to make something less dangerous
to remove the fuse from a bomb

defy /dɪˈfaɪ/ v
défier
to provoke to combat or strife
désobéir à
to refuse to obey

degauss /diːˈɡaʊs/ v
dégausser
to reduce a magnetic field

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹɪt/ adj
dégradé dégénéré
having deteriorated, degraded or fallen from normal
having lost good or desirable qualities

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹɪt/ n
dégénéré dépravé
one who is degenerate, who has fallen from previous stature

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹɪt/ v
dégénérer dégrader
to cause to lose good or desirable qualities
dégénérer se dégrader
to lose good or desirable qualities

degeneration /dɪˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
dégénération dégénérescence
gradual deterioration, from natural causes, of any class of animals or plants
dégénérescence dégénération
condition of a tissue or an organ in which its vitality has become diminished

degenerative /dɪˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹətɪv/ adj
dégénératif
characterized by or causing degeneration

deglaze /diːˈɡleɪz/ v
déglacer
to detach small pieces of cooked food from a pan

deglobalization /diːˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
démondialisation
The process of deglobalizing economies

deglobalize /diːˈɡləʊbəlaɪz/ v
démondialiser
To make independent according to deglobalization

deglutination /diːˌɡluːtɪˈneɪʃən/ n
déglutination
ungluing

degradable [dɪˈɡɹeɪdəbəɫ] adj
dégradable
that which can be degraded

degradation /ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/ n
dégradation
act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing

degrease v
dégraisser
To remove grease from something.

degree /dɪˈɡɹiː/ n
degré grade
geometry: unit of measurement of angle
amount, proportion, extent
unit of measurement of temperature
graph theory: the number of edges that a vertex takes part in
degré ordre
algebra: the maximal exponent of a polynomial
diplôme
academic award

degree Celsius n
degré Celsius
unit of temperature

degree of freedom n
degré de liberté
minimum number of coordinates usable to describe a mechanical system

degrowth n
décroissance
negative growth

degu n
dègue du Chili
Octodon degus
octodon
any species of genus Octodon

dehisce /dɪˈhɪs/ v
déhiscer
(botany) burst or split open

dehiscence /dɪˈhɪsəns/ n
déhiscence
(botany) opening of an organ by its own means
(medicine) rupture

dehiscent /dɪˈhɪsənt/ adj
déhiscent
botany: which dehisces

dehumanization /diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
déshumanisation
the act or process of dehumanizing

dehumanize /diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/ v
déshumaniser
to take away humanity

dehumidification /diːhjuːˌmɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
déshumidification

dehumidifier /diːˌhjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ(j)ə(ɹ)/ n
déshumidificateur
device for removing moisture from air

dehumidify /diːˌhjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ/ v
déshumidifier

dehydrate /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪt/ /diːˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ v
déshydrater
to lose or remove water

dehydrated /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪtəd/ /dəˈhaɪdɹeɪtəd/ [dəˈhaɪd͡ʒɹeɪdəd] adj
déshydraté
From which the water has been removed
Suffering from dehydration

dehydration /dihaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ /diːhaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ n
déshydratation
act or process of freeing from water
condition in which water in the body drops below normal levels

dehydro- prefix
déshydro-
used to form the names of compounds that have lost one or more hydrogen atoms

dehydrogenase /diːˌhaɪdˈɹɒdʒəneɪz/ n
déshydrogénase
enzyme

deicidal [deɪ(j)ɪˈsaɪdəɫ] adj
déicide
of or pertaining to deicide

deicide /ˈdeɪ.ə.saɪd/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.saɪd/ /ˈdi.ə.saɪd/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.saɪd/ n
déicide
crucifixion
killer
killing

deictic /ˈdaɪktɪk/ /ˈdeɪktɪk/ adj
déictique
pertaining to deixis

deification n
déification
Act of deifying

deify /ˈdeɪ.ə.faɪ/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ə.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.faɪ/ v
déifier
to make a god of

deign /deɪn/ v
daigner condescendre
to condescend

deindustrialization n
désindustrialisation

deindustrialize v
désindustrialiser

deinterlace /diːˈɪntəleɪs/ v
désentrelacer
to convert into a non-interlaced format

deism /ˈdeɪ-/ /ˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
déisme
belief

deist /ˈdeɪ.ɪst/ /ˈdiː.ɪst/ adj
déiste
of or relating to deism

deist /ˈdeɪ.ɪst/ /ˈdiː.ɪst/ n
déiste
person who believes in deism

deity /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.tɪ/ /ˈdi.ə.ti/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.tɪ/ [ˈdeɪ̯-] [ˈdeɪ̯.ə.ɾi] [ˈdi.ə.ɾi] n
divinité déité

deixis /ˈdaɪksɪs/ /ˈdeɪksɪs/ n
déixis deixis
reference relying on context

dejecta /diˈd͡ʒɛk.tə/ /dɪˈdʒɛk.tə/ /dɪˈd͡ʒɛk.tə/ n
déjection
body waste

dejected /dɪˈdʒɛktəd/ adj
abattu découragé déprimé
sad and dispirited

dejection /dəˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
abattement
a state of melancholy or depression

dejudicialization n
déjudiciarisation

dejudicialize v
déjudiciariser
to make no longer judicial

dekulakization n
dékoulakisation
repression of the kulaks

dekulakize /dɪˈkulæˌkaɪz/ /dɪˈkuːlækaɪz/ v
dékoulakiser
to dispossess a kulak (wealthy peasant)

delation /diˈleɪʃn̩/ /dɪˈleɪʃn̩/ n
délation
accusation

delative case n
délatif
case used to indicate movement from an object

delay /dəˈleɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈleɪ/ n
retard délai
period of time before an event occurs

delay /dəˈleɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈleɪ/ v
retarder
to put off until a later time

delayed-onset muscle soreness n
courbature
pain and stiffness felt in muscles several hours to days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise

delectable /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ [dɪˈlɛktəbəɫ] adj
délicieux savoureux
pleasing to the taste; delicious

delectable /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ [dɪˈlɛktəbəɫ] n
délice
something that is pleasing to the taste

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ n
délégué déléguée
deputy, envoy, representative

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ v
déléguer
to commit a task to someone

delegation /dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
délégation
a group of delegates
(law) the substitution of the person who performs

delete /diˈliːt/ /dəˈliːt/ /dɪˈliːt/ v
supprimer
to remove

deleterious /ˌdɛləˈtɪɹi.əs/ /ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/ adj
délétère
harmful

deletion /dɪˈliːʃən/ n
cassure chromosomique délétion
mutation in which a gene, or other section of DNA, is removed from a chromosome
suppression
the act of deleting

deleverage v
désendetter
to reduce debt in by rapidly selling assets

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ adj
concerté
carefully considered
délibéré
intentional
not hasty or sudden

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ v
délibérer
consider carefully

deliberately /dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/ /dɪˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/ adv
délibérément
exprès délibérément
intentionally

delicacy /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ n
délicatesse
quality of being delicate
gourmandise
something appealing, especially a pleasing food

delicate /ˈdɛlɪkət/ adj
délicat
easily damaged or requiring careful handling
refined, gentle

delicately /ˈdɛlɪkətli/ adv
délicatement
in a delicate manner

delicateness n
délicatesse
the characteristic of being delicate

delicatessen /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ n
épicerie fine traiteur
shop selling prepared foods

delicious /diˈlɪʃəs/ /dəˈlɪʃəs/ /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ adj
délicieux savoureux gouteux goutu
pleasing to taste

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ /dɪˈlaɪt/ n
délice joie plaisir
joy, pleasure

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ /dɪˈlaɪt/ v
enchanter ravir
to give pleasure to

delighted /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ adj
ravi
Greatly pleased
Filled with wonder and delight

delightful [dəˈlaɪ̯t̚.fəɫ] adj
délicieux
pleasant; pleasing

delineate /dɪˈlɪniːeɪt/ v
décrire
describe or depict with words or gestures
délimiter
délinéer
sketch out, draw or trace an outline

delineation /diːlɪniˈeɪʃən/ n
délimitation
ébauche
an image of the outline of an object

delinquent /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ n
délinquant
one who breaks the law

deliquescence n
déliquescence
condition of being deliquescent

delirium /dɪˈlɪ.ɹi.əm/ /dɪˈlɪɹ.i.əm/ n
délire
mental state of confusion

deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈlɪvɚ/ v
accoucher
to give birth
livrer
to bring or transport something to its destination
livrer remettre
to hand over or surrender

deliver the goods v
livrer la marchandise
(informal) to keep one's promises

deliverable /dɪˈlɪvɹəbəɫ/ adj
livrable
able to be delivered

deliverable /dɪˈlɪvɹəbəɫ/ n
livrable
end product

deliverance /dɪˈlɪvɹəns/ n
délivrance
Act of delivering, the state of being delivered, or something delivered

delivery /dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/ n
accouchement naissance parturition
act of giving birth
administration
administration of a drug
débit élocution
manner of speaking
livraison
act of conveying something
item which has been conveyed

delivery room n
salle d'accouchement
room in a hospital

deliveryman n
livreur
someone employed to make deliveries

delouse v
épouiller
to remove lice from

delphinula n
delphinule

delta /ˈdɛltə/ [ˈdɛɫtə] n
delta
fourth letter of modern Greek alphabet
landform at the mouth of a river
mathematical symbol Δ

deltiology /ˌdɛltɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
deltiologie
study and collection of postcards

deltoid /ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/ adj
deltoïde
of or connected with deltoid muscle

deltoid /ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/ n
deltoïde
triangular muscle on the human shoulder

delude /dəˈluːd/ /dɪˈljuːd/ /dɪˈluːd/ v
tromper tricher
to deceive

deluge /dəˈlud͡ʒ/ /ˈdi.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛ.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.jud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ n
déluge
great flood
déluge avalanche
an overwhelming amount of something

deluge /dəˈlud͡ʒ/ /ˈdi.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛ.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.jud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ v
inonder
to flood with water
to overwhelm

delusion /dɪˈl(j)uːzjən/ /dɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ n
illusion délire
act of deluding; deception; a misleading of the mind

delusion of grandeur n
folie des grandeurs mégalomanie
False belief that one is important or powerful

delusional /dɪˈluːʒənəl/ adj
délirant
suffering from or characterized by delusions

deluxe /diˈlʌks/ /dəˈlʌks/ /dɪˈlʌks/ adj
de luxe
fine in quality

delve /dɛlv/ v
creuser
to dig in the ground
fouiller
to search carefully for information

demagnetize v
démagnétiser
to make something nonmagnetic

demagnetized adj
démagnétisé
from which all magnetism has been removed

demagogic adj
démagogique
of or pertaining to demagogy or a demagogue

demagogism n
démagogie
The practice and principles of a demagogue

demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɔɡ/ n
démagogue
(pejorative) a political orator or leader who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument
(historical) a leader of the people

demagoguery n
démagogie
rhetoric

demagogy n
démagogie
demagogism

demand /dəˈmænd/ /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ n
demande
desire to purchase goods and services
economics: amount a consumer is willing to buy at a particular price
exigence
order

demand /dəˈmænd/ /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ v
exiger
to request forcefully

demand deposit n
dépôt à vue
bank deposit that may be withdrawn without notice

demanding /dəˈmændɪŋ/ /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/ adj
exigeant
making great demands; difficult to satisfy
exigeant éprouvant
requiring much endurance, strength, or patience

demarcation /ˌdi.mɑɹˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdiː.maːˈkæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɛm.ɑɹˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɛm.ɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
démarcation
act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit
thus fixed limit

demarketing n
démarketing
negative advertising

dematerialize /ˌdi.məˈtɪɹ.i.ə.laɪz/ /ˌdiː.məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə.laɪz/ v
dématérialiser
(intransitive) to disappear by becoming immaterial
(transitive) to cause to disappear by becoming immaterial

deme /diːm/ n
dème
township of Attica

demeaning adj
avilissant dégradant
that degrades

demeanor /dɪˈminɚ/ /dɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ n
comportement conduite
outward way in which a person behaves

demented /dɪˈmɛntɪd/ adj
dément
insane or mentally ill

dementia /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ n
démence
progressive decline in cognitive function
madness or insanity

demerit /dɪˈmɛɹɪt/ n
blâme démérite
mark for bad conduct

demersal adj
démersal
living near the bottom of a body of water

demetallize v
démétalliser
remove traces of metal

demi- prefix
demi-
half

demiboy n
demi-gars demi-garçon demi-homme demiboy

demigender adj
demigenre

demigirl n
demigirl

demigod /ˈdɛmiɡɑd/ /ˈdɛmiɡɒd/ n
demi-dieu
a half-god or hero

demijohn /ˈdɛmɪdʒɒn/ n
dame-jeanne tourie
bottle

demilitarisation n
démilitarisation
removal of a military force

demilitarize /dɪˈmɪlɪtəɹaɪz/ v
démilitariser
remove troops from an area

demilitarized zone n
zone démilitarisée
area

demimonde /ˈdɛmiˌmɑnd/ /ˈdɛmiːmɒnd/ n
demi-monde
class of women maintained by wealthy protectors

demine v
déminer
remove explosive mines from

deminer n
démineur
one who removes explosive mines

demise /dɪˈmaɪz/ n
chute disparition fin échec
end, downfall, or failure
mort
death
transfert
the conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years
transfert transmission
transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor

demisemiquaver /dɛmɪˈsɛmɪkweɪvə(ɹ)/ n
triple-croche
music

demitasse /ˈdɛmɪtæs/ n
demi-tasse
small cup for serving coffee

demiurge /ˈdiː-/ /ˈdɛ.miˌɚd͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛ.mɪ.ɜːdʒ/ n
démiurge
being that created the universe

demiurgically adv
démiurgiquement

demo /ˈdɛm.oʊ/ /ˈdɛm.əʊ/ n
démo
a short recording of a song etc for publicity
an example of a product used for demonstration and then sold at a discount
démo démonstration
a brief demonstration or visual explanation
démonstration manif
a march or gathering to make a political protest

demo- prefix
démo-
pertaining to people or society

demobilization /diːˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
démobilisation
disorganization or disarming of troops

demobilize /diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz/ v
démobilier
to release someone from military duty

democide /ˈdɛməsaɪd/ n
démocide

democracy /dɪˈmɑ.kɹə.si/ /dɪˈmɒk.ɹə.si/ /dɪˈmɔk.ɹə.si/ n
démocratie
government under the rule of its people
rule by the people

democrat /ˈdɛməkɹæt/ n
démocrate
supporter of democracy
ruler in a democracy

democratic /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk/ [-ɾɪk] adj
démocratique
pertaining to democracy

democratic centralism n
centralisme démocratique
principles

democratic socialism n
socialisme démocratique
socialism based on democratic principles

democratically /dɛməˈkɹætɪkəli/ adv
démocratiquement
in a democratic way

democratism n
démocratisme
principles or spirit of democracy

democratist adj
démocratiste
relating to, or supporting democratism

democratization n
démocratisation
the introduction of democracy

democratize /dɪˈmɒkɹətaɪz/ v
démocratiser
to make democratic

demodulator /dɪˈmɒdʃəleɪtə(ɹ)/ n
démodulateur
any device that demodulates a signal

demogeron n
démogéronte
member of a demogerontia

demogerontia n
démogérontie
local government in Greece

demographer /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
démographe
person who studies demography

demographic /ˌdɛm.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ adj
démographique
of or pertaining to demography

demography /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfi/ n
démographie
study of human populations

demoiselle crane [dɛməˈzɛɫ kɹeɪn] n
grue demoiselle
crane

demolish /dəˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ v
démolir
to destroy

demolition /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ [ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.n̩] n
démolition
the action of demolishing or destroying

demolition derby n
derby de démolition
competition in which contestants crash cars

demon /ˈdiː.mən/ n
diable démon
false god, Satanic divinity
démon
evil spirit

demonetization /diˌmɑn.ə.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /diːˌmʊnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /diːˌmʌnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˈdi.mɑn.ə.taɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/ n
démonétisation
process of demonetizing

demonetize /diˈmɑnətaɪz/ /diːˈmʊnətaɪz/ /diːˈmʌnətaɪz/ v
démonétiser
internet: to demote so that it is no longer eligible to earn money

demonic /dɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
démoniaque
Pertaining to evil spirits

demonically adv
démoniaquement
in a demonic way

demonization n
diabolisation démonisation
the act of demonizing or something demonized

demonize /ˈdiːmənaɪz/ v
diaboliser
describe or represent as evil
diaboliser démoniser
turn into a demon

demonologist n
démonologue
expert in study of demonology

demonology /ˌdiːməˈnɑːləd͡ʒi/ /ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒi/ n
démonologie
study of demons

demonstrable /dɪˈmɑnstɹəbl̩/ /ˈdɛmənstɹəbl̩/ adj
démontrable
able to be demonstrated

demonstrably adv
démontrablement
in such a manner as to be capable of being demonstrated

demonstrate /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/ v
démontrer manifester
to show how to use something
manifester démontrer
to participate in a demonstration

demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
démonstration
mathematical proof
démonstration manifestation
act
event
manifestation démonstration
public display of group opinion

demonstrative /dəˈmɑnstɹətɪv/ /dɪˈmɑnstɹətɪv/ /dɪˈmɒnstɹətɪv/ /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtɪv/ adj
démonstratif
(grammar) that specifies the thing or person referred to
that serves to demonstrate, show or prove

demonstrative adjective n
adjectif démonstratif
type of adjective

demonstrative pronoun n
pronom démonstratif
pronoun which replaces a noun

demonstrator /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
manifestant manifestante
a person involved in a demonstration

demonym /ˈdɛmənɪm/ n
gentilé démonyme ethnonyme
name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place

demoralize /dɪˈmɒɹəlaɪz/ v
démoraliser
to destroy morale; to dishearten

demoscene /ˈdɛməʊˌsiːn/ n
scène démo
computing subculture

demote /dɪˈmoʊt/ /dɪˈməʊt/ v
dégrader rétrograder
To lower the rank or status of
reléguer au second plan
To relegate

demotic /dɪˈmɑ.tɪk/ /dɪˈmɒt.ɪk/ adj
démotique
of the cursive ancient Egyptian script
of modern vernacular Greek

demotion n
dégradation
An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status

demotivate /ˌdiːˈmoʊtɪveɪt/ /ˌdiːˈməʊtɪveɪt/ v
démotiver
to decrease the motivation

demotivating adj
démotivant

demotivation n
démotivation
feeling or state of being demotivated

demountable adj
démontable
able to be removed from its mount; designed to be dismantled

demousing n
désourisation
removal of mice

demure /dɪˈmjʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈmjʊɹ/ adj
réservé discret sobre sérieux
modest, quiet, reserved

demurrage n
surestarie
compensation paid for such detention
detention of a freight vehicle during delayed loading or unloading

demyelinate /diːˈmaɪ(j)əlɪneɪt/ v
démyéliniser
to remove the myelin sheath from a nerve

demyelination n
démyélinisation
removal of the myelin sheath

demystification n
démystification
removal of mystery or confusion

demystify /diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/ v
démythifier démystifier
to explain

demythologization n
démythologisation
act
removal of mythological elements

den /dɛn/ /dɪn/ n
antre tanière repaire
home of certain animals
salon
living room of a house

denarius /dɪˈnɑɹi.əs/ /dɪˈnɑːɹɪ.əs/ /dɪˈnɛəɹɪ.əs/ /dɪˈnɛɚ.i.əs/ /dɪˈnɛɹi.əs/ n
denier
silver coin

denationalize /diːˈnæʃ(ə)nəlaɪz/ v
dénationaliser
privatize

denature /diːˈneɪtjə(ɹ)/ /diːˈneɪtʃə(ɹ)/ v
dénaturer
to subject a protein to conditions altering its original form

denatured alcohol n
alcool dénaturé
ethyl alcohol unfit for consumption

denazification n
dénazification
process of the removal of Nazis

denazify v
dénazifier
to free from Nazi influence

dendrite /ˈdɛndɹaɪt/ n
dendrite
projection of a nerve cell

dendritic /dɛndˈɹɪtɪk/ adj
dendritique
of or possessing dendrites

dendrochronologist n
dendrochronologue
person

dendrochronology n
dendrochronologie
science of counting tree rings

dendrograph n
dendrographe
instrument for measuring the growth of trees

dendrolatry /dɛnˈdɹɒlətɹɪ/ n
dendrolâtrie
The worship of trees.

dendrology /dɛndˈɹɑlədʒi/ /dɛndˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
dendrologie
the study of trees

dendromancy /ˈdɛndɹəmænsi/ n
dendromancie
Divination by trees.

dendrometer /dɛndˈɹɒmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
dendromètre
device

dendrometry /dɛndˈɹɒmɪtɹi/ n
dendrométrie
The measurement of tree height or diameter.

dengue /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ/ /ˈdɛŋɡi/ /ˈɖɛŋɡi/ /ˈɖɛŋɡu/ /ˈɖɛŋɡɛ/ n
dengue
disease

dengue fever /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvə/ /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvɚ/ /ˈdɛŋɡiː ˈfiːvɚ/ n
dengue
disease

denial /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/ n
déni rejet
refusal to believe a problem exists
dénégation négation
negation in logic
négation
assertion of untruth
refus
refusal to comply with a request

denial of pregnancy n
déni de grossesse
refusal to accept one's pregnancy

denial-of-service attack n
déni de service
network attack

denialism /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əlɪzəm/ n
négationnisme dénialisme
position of those who reject propositions that are strongly supported by scientific or historical evidence

denialist /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əlɪst/ adj
négationniste
relating to denial in a controversial debate

denialist /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əlɪst/ n
négationniste
one who denies an assertion in a controversial debate

denier /dəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛnjə(ɹ)/ n
denier
unit of fineness of yarn
coin

denigrate /ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
dénigrer déprécier rabaisser
to treat as worthless
dénigrer médire
to criticise so as to besmirch
noircir
blacken

denim /ˈdɛnɪm/ n
denim
textile with diagonal pattern

denizen /ˈdɛn.ɪ.zən/ n
citoyen habitant résident
an inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in
habitué
one who frequents a place

denoising n
débruitage

denominal adj
dénominal

denominal n
dénominal
word that is derived from a noun or adjective

denomination /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
dénomination
act of naming, designation
class or society with the same name, a sect
désignation dénomination
name, designation, or title

denominational adj
confessionnel
of or pertaining to a denomination

denominative adj
dénominal

denominative n
dénominal
word that is derived from a noun or adjective

denominator /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/ n
dénominateur
number or expression written below the line in a fraction

denormalization n
dénormalisation
the act or process of denormalizing

denotatum n
dénotatum
Something that is denoted; a referent

denote /dɪˈnoʊt/ /dɪˈnəʊt/ v
dénoter indiquer marquer
to indicate, mark
dénoter signifier
to convey as meaning

denounce /diˈnaʊns/ /dəˈnaʊns/ v
balancer dénoncer
to make a formal or public accusation against
dénoncer
to announce the termination of; especially a treaty
to criticize or speak out against

dense /dɛns/ adj
bouché
slow to comprehend; of low intelligence
dense
having relatively high density
obscur
obscure, or difficult to understand

densimetry n
densimétrie
the measurement of density by means of a densimeter

density /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/ [ˈdɛn.sə.ɾi] n
densité masse volumique
number of particles or other quantity contained by a given volume
masse volumique densité
physics: amount of matter contained by a given volume

dent /dɛnt/ n
bosse
shallow deformation in the surface

dent /dɛnt/ v
cabosser
produce a dent

dental /ˈdɛn.tl̩/ /ˈdɛn.təl/ [ˈdɛn.(ɾ)əɫ] [ˈdɛn.(ɾ)ɫ̩] [ˈdɛn.əɫ] [ˈdɛɾ̃.əɫ] [ˈdɛɾ̃.ɫ̩] adj
dentaire
of or concerning dentistry
dentaire dental
of or concerning the teeth
dental dentaire
phonetics

dental calculus n
tartre
crust on the teeth

dental caries n
carie dentaire carie
disease of the teeth

dental floss n
fil dentaire soie dentaire
cord of thin filaments used to clean the gaps between the teeth

dental hygienist n
hygiéniste dentaire
licensed dental professional

dentate /ˈdɛnteɪt/ adj
dentelé denté
Having teeth or toothlike projections

denticity n
denticité
number of donor groups from a ligand to the central atom of a coordination compound

denticulate adj
denticulé
(architecture) having dentils

dentifrice n
dentifrice
any substance for cleaning the teeth

dentil n
denticule
a small rectangular block projecting like a tooth from beneath a cornice

dentin n
dentine
material of a tooth

dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/ n
dentiste
specialized tooth doctor

dentistry /ˈdɛntɪstɹi/ n
odontologie dentisterie
the field of medicine which studies and treats conditions of the teeth

dentition /dɛnˈtɪʃən/ n
dentition
set of natural teeth

denture /ˈdɛntjə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛntʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛnt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
dentier
denture dentition prothèse dentaire
set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit

denuclearization n
dénucléarisation
act or process of denuclearizing

denuclearize /diːˈn(j)uːkliəˌɹaɪz/ v
dénucléariser
reduce number of nuclear weapons

deny /dəˈnaɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈnaɪ/ v
nier démentir
to assert that something is not true
refuser
to refuse to give or grant something to someone

deoccupation n
désoccupation
cessation of occupation (occupying) of a place

deoccupy v
désoccuper
to remove an occupation from (a place)

deodorant /diˈoʊdəɹənt/ /diˈəʊdəɹənt/ n
déodorant
odor-controlling cosmetic for the underarm
any agent to eliminate, reduce, mask, or control odor

deontic /diːˈɒntɪk/ adj
déontique
pertaining to necessity, duty or obligation

deontological adj
déontologique
of or relating to deontology

deontology /ˌdiːɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
déontologie
ethical study of duties, obligations, and rights

deoxygenate /diˈɒksɪdʒɪneɪt/ v
désoxygéner
to remove oxygen from something

deoxygenation /diˌɒksɪdʒɪˈneɪʃən/ n
désoxygénation
the removal of oxygen

deoxyribonucleic /di.ɒk.sɪˌɹaɪ.bəʊ.njuːˈkleɪ.ɪk/ /di.ɔk.siˌɹaɪ.boʊ.nuːˈkleɪ.ɪk/ adj
désoxyribonucléique
Of or pertaining to deoxyribonucleic acid

deoxyribonucleic acid n
acide désoxyribonucléique
deoxyribonucleic acid

deoxyribonucleotide n
désoxyribonucléotide
nucleotide containing deoxyribose

deoxyribose n
désoxyribose
derivative of ribose

deparasitize v
déparasiter
to remove parasites

depart /dɪˈpɑɹt/ /dɪˈpɑːt/ v
dévier
to deviate
partir
to leave
quitter
to go away from
s’en aller
to die

department /dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/ /dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ n
département
territorial division
ministère
ministère département
subdivision of organization

department store n
grand magasin
store containing many departments

departmental /dɪpɑː(ɹ)tˈmɛntəl/ /ˌdiːpɑː(ɹ)tˈmɛntəl/ adj
départemental
of or pertaining to a department

departure /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
départ
the act of departing
déviation
deviation from a plan or procedure

depend /di-/ /də-/ /dɪˈpɛnd/ v
dépendre
be contingent or conditioned
pendre
hang down

dependability n
fiabilité sûreté de fonctionnement
characteristic of being dependable

dependable [dɪˈpɛndəbəɫ] adj
fiable
able to be depended on

dependence /dɪˈpɛndəns/ n
dépendance
state of being dependent
irresistible need

dependency /dɪˈpɛndənsi/ n
dépendance
addiction
computing: reliance on functionality

dependency grammar n
grammaire de dépendance

dependency injection n
injection de dépendances
a process of supplying an external dependency to a software component

dependency inversion principle pn
principe d'inversion des dépendances

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ adj
dépendant
relying upon; depending upon

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ n
dépendant dépendante personne à charge
one who relies on another for support

dependent variable n
variable dépendante
in algebra

dependently adv
dépendamment
in a dependent manner

deperdition n
déperdition
loss, destruction

depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ v
représenter décrire
to render a representation of something

depiction /dɪˈpɪkʃən/ n
dépiction
drawing or painting
représentation
lifelike image

depilate /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/ v
épiler
to remove hair from the body

deplete /dɪˈpliːt/ v
vider
empty or unload

depleted /dɪˈpliːtəd/ adj
épuisé
used up, expended

depleted uranium n
uranium appauvri
uranium that contains reduced U-235

deplorable /dəˈplɔɹəb(ə)l/ /dɪˈplɔːɹəbl̩/ adj
déplorable lamentable pitoyable
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad

deplorably adv
déplorablement
in a deplorable manner

deplore /dɪˈplo(ː)ɹ/ /dɪˈploə/ /dɪˈplɔɹ/ /dɪˈplɔː/ v
déplorer
to bewail; to weep bitterly over; to feel sorrow for

deployment /dɪˈplɔɪmənt/ n
déploiement
distribution of military forces prior to battle
implementation, or putting into use, of something

depoetize v
dépoétiser

depolarization /diˌpoʊlɚˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /diːˌpəʊ.ləɹaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
dépolarisation
act of depolarizing

depoliticization /diːpəˌlɪtɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
dépolitisation

depoliticize /diːpəˈlɪtɪsaɪz/ v
dépolitiser
remove from political influence

depollute v
dépolluer
free from pollution

depolymerization /diˌpɑliməɹɪˈzeɪʃən/ /diːˌpɒl.ɪ.mə.ɹaɪˌˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
dépolymérisation
decomposition of a polymer

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ n
déponent
deponent verb

depopulate /diˈpɑpjəleɪt/ /diːˈpɒpjəleɪt/ v
dépeupler
to reduce the population of a region by disease, war, forced relocation etc.

depopulation /diːˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən/ n
dépeuplement
act or condition of depopulating

deport /dɪˈpoət/ /dɪˈpoɹt/ /dɪˈpɔɹt/ /dɪˈpɔːt/ v
déporter
to evict, especially from a country

deportation /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/ n
déportation
act of deporting or exiling

deportee /dɪˌpɔːˈti/ n
déporté déportée
deported person

deposable adj
déposable

depose /diˈpoʊz/ /dəˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈpəʊz/ v
déposer faire une déposition interroger prester serment

deposit /dɪˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ n
arrhes acompte
money given as an initial payment
caution
security for a borrowed item
dépôt
money placed in an account
asset that was left to the care of the other
dépôt gisement
sediment or rock different from the surrounding material

deposit /dɪˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ v
déposer
to entrust one's assets to the care of another
to lay down
to put money or funds into an account

depositary /dɪˈpɑzɪtɛɹi/ /dɪˈpɒzɪtɹi/ n
dépositaire
one who receives a deposit

deposition /ˌdɛp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ n
condensation solide
transformation of gas into solid
destitution
removal of someone from office
déposition
process of taking sworn testimony out of court; the testimony so taken

depositor n
dépositaire
person

depository /dɪˈpɑzɪtɔɹi/ /dɪˈpɒzɪtɹi/ n
dépôt
a place where something is deposited

depot /ˈdepɐʉ/ /ˈdiːpoʊ/ /ˈdɛpoʊ/ /ˈdɛpəʊ/ n
dépôt
warehouse or similar storage facility
bus or railway station

depower v
dépouvoirer
to deprive of power

deprecate /ˈdɛpɹəkeɪt/ /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/ v
désapprouver
express disapproval of

deprecated /ˈdɛp.ɹə.keɪt.ɪd/ /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪt.ɪd/ adj
obsolète
computing: obsolescent
rabaissé
belittled

deprecation /ˌdɛpɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
désapprobation

depreciate /dɪˈpɹiːʃɪeɪt/ v
déprécier

depreciation /dɪˌpɹiːʃɪˈeɪʃən/ n
dépréciation
the decline in value of assets
state

depredator n
déprédateur

depress /dɪˈpɹɛs/ v
appuyer
to press down on

depressed /dɪˈpɹɛst/ adj
déprimé dépressif mélancolique
severely despondent and unhappy

depressing /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/ /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ/ adj
déprimant
causing depression or sadness

depression /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/ /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ n
dépression
psychology: state of mind
economics: period of major economic contraction
geography: low area
reduction in a biological variable
meteorology: area of lowered air pressure
psychology: period of unhappiness

depressive /dɪˈpɹɛsɪv/ adj
dépressif
Of or relating to depression
depressed
dépressif déprimant
dispiriting

depressor /dɪˈpɹɛs.ə/ /dɪˈpɹɛs.ɚ/ n
abaisseur
anything that depresses

depressurization n
dépressurisation
the act, or an instance, of depressurizing

depressurize /diːˈpɹɛʃəɹaɪz/ v
dépressuriser
to reduce the air pressure within a chamber

deprivation /dɛp.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/ n
privation
state of being deprived

deprive /dɪˈpɹaɪv/ v
priver
take something away; deny someone of something

deprived /dɪˈpɹaɪvd/ adj
dépouillé
subject to deprivation

deprogramming n
déprogrammation
the removal of the programming instilled into a person by a cult or similar organization

depth /dɛpθ/ n
profondeur
vertical distance below a surface
épaisseur
perpendicular distance from the chord to the farthest point

depth of field n
profondeur de champ
distance in focus

depths /dɛpθs/ n
cœur
most severe part
profondeurs
a very remote part
deepest part

deputinization n
députinisation
the process of the removal of the influence of Vladimir Putin from politics

deputy /ˈdɛpjəti/ /ˈdɛpəti/ n
député députée
member of parliament
suppléant adjoint adjointe suppléante
representative

deracinate /dɪˈɹæsəneɪt/ /dɪˈɹæsɪneɪt/ v
déraciner
force (people) from their homeland to a new or foreign location
pull up by the roots; to uproot; to extirpate

deradicalize /diːˈɹædɪkəlaɪz/ v
déradicaliser
normalize politically, divest of radicalism

derail /ˌdiːˈɹeɪ.əl/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪ.əl/ v
dérailler
to come off the tracks
to deviate from the previous course or direction

derailleur /ˌdiˈɹeɪ.lɚ/ /ˌdiˈɹeɪl.jə/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪ.lɚ/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪl.jə/ n
dérailleur
mechanism

derailment n
déraillement
action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs

deranged /dɪˈɹeɪnd͡ʒd/ adj
dérangé
disturbed or upset, especially mentally
insane

deratization n
dératisation
deratization

derealization n
déréalisation
psychological symptom in which the world appears to be unreal

dereference /dɪˈɹɛfɹəns/ v
déréférencer
access something to which a pointer or another value points
operate on the target of a symbolic link

deregulatory /diːˈɹɛɡjulətɔɹi/ /diːˈɹɛɡjələtɹi/ adj
dérégulateur
of or pertaining to deregulation

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ adj
abandonné délaissé en ruines
abandoned
négligent
negligent

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ n
clochard paria épave
outcast
épave
abandoned ship

dereliction /dɛɹ.ɪ.ˈlɪk.ʃən/ n
déréliction
the act of abandoning something, or the state of being abandoned
prévarication
willful neglect of one's duty

deride /dɪˈɹaɪd/ v
bafouer railler
to harshly mock; ridicule

derision /dɪˈɹɪʒən/ n
dérision
act of treating with contempt

derisive /dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv/ /dɪˈɹɪ.sɪv/ adj
moqueur dérisoire ironique ridicule
expressing or characterized by derision; mocking

derivational adj
dérivationnel
of or pertaining to derivation

derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ adj
dérivé
(copyright) referring to a work based on another work
(finance) having a value that depends on an underlying asset
obtained by derivation

derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ n
dérivé
word that derives from another
dérivé dérivée
something derived
dérivée
in analysis: value

derivatives market n
marché des produits dérivés
market for financial derivatives

derive /dəˈɹaɪv/ v
déduire conclure
deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning
dériver
create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction
find the derivation of (a word or phrase)
dériver découler
originate (from)
tirer trouver
obtain (something) from something else

derived class n
classe dérivée
subclass

derived function n
fonction dérivée
calculus: a function

dermal [ˈdɜːməɫ] adj
dermique
of or pertaining to skin

dermatitis /ˌdɜː(ɹ)m.əˈtaɪ.tɪs/ n
dermatite dermite
inflammation of the skin

dermatographic adj
dermatographique

dermatological [ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəɫ] adj
dermatologique
of or pertaining to dermatology

dermatologist /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌdɝ.mə.ˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
dermatologue
one who is skilled, professes or practices dermatology

dermatology /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
dermatologie
the study of the skin and its diseases

dermatophyte /dɚˈmæt.oʊ.faɪt/ /dɚˈmæt.ə.faɪt/ n
dermatophyte
any parasitic fungus that infects the skin

dermatopontin n
dermatopontine

dermatoscope /ˌdɜːməˈtɒskoʊp/ n
dermatoscope

dermatosis /ˌdɜːməˈtəʊsɪs/ n
dermatose
disease of the skin

dermis /ˈdɜː.mɪs/ /ˈdɝ.mɪs/ n
derme
skin layer underlying epidermis

dernier cri n
dernier cri
latest sensation; last word, newest or ultimate expression or example

derogatory /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/ /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ adj
péjoratif dépréciatif
tending to lessen the value of

derouine n
dérouine
expedition to First Nations camps

derring-do /ˌdɛɹɪŋˈduː/ n
acte de bravoure exploits faits d'armes hauts faits prouesse
brave and adventurous actions

derrière /ˌdɛɹiˈɛə(ɹ)/ n
derrière
bottom, bum, backside

derussification n
dérussification
process or action of derussifying something

dervish /ˈdɜːvɪʃ/ n
derviche
Sufi ascetic

desalination /diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/ n
dessalement désalinisation
process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water

desalination plant n
usine de désalinisation
plant which converts seawater

desalt v
dessaler
to remove salt from

descend /dɪˈsɛnd/ v
descendre
to pass from a higher to a lower place
music: to fall in pitch
to go down upon or along

descendant /dɪˈsɛndənt/ n
descendant
later evolutionary type
descendant descendante
one who is the progeny of someone

descendeur /deɪsɒnˈdɜː(ɹ)/ n
descendeur
descender; piece of metal around which a rope is passed in order to slow descent when abseiling

descending colon n
côlon descendant
part of colon

descent /diˈsɛnt/ /dəˈsɛnt/ /dɪˈsɛnt/ n
descente
instance of descending
sloping passage or incline
way down
origine ascendance
lineage or hereditary derivation

describe /dəˈskɹaɪb/ /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ v
décrire
to represent in words
to give rise to a geometrical structure

described video n
vidéodescription

description /dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
description
account in words
signalement
set of characteristics

descriptive statistics n
statistique descriptive
branch of statistics

descriptivism n
descriptivisme
describing realistic language forms

descry /dɪˈskɹaɪ/ v
percevoir
to discover; to detect

desecrate /ˈdɛs.ə.kɹeɪ̯t/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.kɹeɪ̯t/ v
désacraliser profaner
to inappropriately change
désécrer
to remove the consecration
profaner désacraliser
to profane or violate sacredness

desecration /dɛ.səˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɛ.sɪˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɛ.zəˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
profanation
act of disrespect towards sacred

deseed v
épépiner
to remove seeds from

deselect /diːsəˈlɛkt/ v
désélectionner
To not select; to rule out of selection

desensitize /dɪˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/ v
désensibiliser
cause to become insensitive

desert /dəˈzɑɹt/ /ˈdɛz.ət/ /ˈdɛz.ɚt/ adj
désert
abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited

desert /dəˈzɑɹt/ /ˈdɛz.ət/ /ˈdɛz.ɚt/ n
désert
barren area

desert /dəˈzɝt/ /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ v
abandonner déserter
to abandon
déserter
to leave military service

desert island n
île déserte île inhabitée
an uninhabited island

desert rose /dɪˈzɜːt ɹəʊz/ /dɪˈzɝt ɹoʊz/ n
rose des sables
rosette of gypsum or barite crystals

deserter /dɪˈzɜːtə(ɹ)/ n
déserteur déserteuse
person who leaves a military or naval unit

deserticolous adj
déserticole
living in a desert

desertification /dɪˌzɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌzɝ.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
désertification
process by which a region becomes a desert

desertify v
désertifier
become desert

desertion /dɪˈzɜːʃən/ /dɪˈzɝʃən/ n
désertion
deserting

deserve /dəˈzɝv/ /dɪˈzɜːv/ /dɪˈzɝv/ v
mériter
to merit

desiccant /ˈdɛsɪkənt/ n
absorbeur d'humidité
drying agent

desiccate /dɪˈsɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛsɪkət/ v
déshydrater mettre à sec secher

desiccation /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
dessiccation
The state or process of being desiccated

desideratum /-ˈɹeɪ-/ /-ˌzɪ-/ /dəˌsɪdəˈɹɑtəm/ /dɪˌsɪdəˈɹɑːtəm/ [-ɾəm] n
desideratum désideratum
something wished for, or considered desirable

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ n
conception plan
plan
design
art of designing
dessein intention
intention
modèle
pattern

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ v
concevoir
to plan an artwork etc.

designate /ˈdɛzɪɡ.neɪt/ /ˈdɛzɪɡ.nət/ v
désigner
to mark out and make known; to point out; to name; to indicate

designated driver n
bob conducteur désigné
Individual not drinking for the purpose of driving their companions home

designation /dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ n
appellation désignation
distinguishing mark or name
indication
indication

designer /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ n
designer styliste
person who designs

designer label n
griffe
luxury brand name

designer stubble n
barbe de trois jours
a fashionable short growth of male facial hair

desinence /ˈdɛsənəns/ /ˈdɛsɪnəns/ n
désinence
inflectional word-ending

desirability n
désirabilité
state of being desirable

desirable /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ [dɪˈzaɪ(j)əɹəbəɫ] adj
désirable souhaitable
suitable to be desired

desirably /dɪˈzaɪ(j)əɹəbli/ adv
désirablement
in a manner likely to arouse desire

desire /diˈzaɪɚ/ /diˈzaɪɹ/ /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɚ/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ n
désir
something wished for
strong attraction
feeling of desire

desire /diˈzaɪɚ/ /diˈzaɪɹ/ /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɚ/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ v
désirer
wish for earnestly
want emotionally or sexually

desire line /-ˈzaɪɚ/ /di-/ /dɪˈzaɪə laɪn/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ laɪn/ n
ligne de désir
informally taken path

desirous /dɪˈzaɪəɹəs/ /dɪˈzaɪɹəs/ adj
désireux désirant
feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain

desister n
désisteur désisteuse

desize v
désensimer
To remove sizing material from a fabric

desk /dɛsk/ n
bureau pupitre
table for writing and reading
rubrique
team in a news outlet specialized on a topic

desklamp n
lampe de bureau
lamp

desktop /ˈdɛsktɒp/ [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɑp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɒp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp] n
bureau
on-screen background

desktop computer /ˈdɛsktɒpˌkəmˈpjuːtə/ n
ordinateur de bureau
a computer of a size designed to be used on a desk

desktop publishing n
PAO publication assistée par ordinateur
use of page layout software

desman /ˈdɛsmən/ n
desman
insectivore of the mole family

desmography n
desmographie

desmosome n
desmosome
a structural unit that functions in the adhesion of cells to form tissue

desolate /ˈdɛsəleɪt/ /ˈdɛsələt/ v
désoler
to make sad, forlorn and hopeless
ravager
to deprive of inhabitants

desomorphine n
désomorphine
opiate

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛɚ/ n
désespoir
loss of hope

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛɚ/ v
désespérer
to despair of
to be hopeless

desperado /dɛspəˈɹɑːdəʊ/ n
desperado
bold outlaw

desperate /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹət/ n
désespéré
filled with despair

desperate times call for desperate measures proverb
aux grands maux les grands remèdes
in adverse circumstances, actions that might have been rejected may become the best choice

desperately /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹətli/ adv
désespérément
in a desperate manner

desperation /ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
désespoir
the act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope

despicable /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ /ˈdɛspɪkəbəl/ adj
méprisable abject détestable
deserving to be despised

despise /dɪˈspaɪz/ v
mépriser dédaigner
to regard with contempt or scorn

despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ preposition
malgré en dépit de

despite that conjunction
malgré que

despond /dɪˈspɒnd/ /ˈdɛspɒnd/ v
se décourager
to give up the will, courage, or spirit

despondency n
abattement
a feeling of depression or disheartenment
désespoir
loss of hope or confidence

despondent /dɪˈspɒndənt/ adj
découragé abattu déprimé triste
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

despot /ˈdɛs.pɒt/ /ˈdɛs.pət/ /ˈdɛz.pɒt/ n
despote
ruler with absolute power; tyrant

despotic /disˈpɒt.ɪk/ /dəˈspɒt.ɪk/ /dɛsˈpɑt.ɪk/ /dɛsˈpɒt.ɪk/ adj
despotique
of or pertaining to a despot
acting or ruling as a despot

despotism /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/ n
despotisme
government by a singular authority

dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ n
dessert
sweet confection served as the last course of a meal

dessertspoon n
cuiller à dessert cuillerée à dessert cuillère à dessert
volume
cuiller à dessert cuillère à dessert
spoon
unit of measure

dessiatina /dɛsjəˈtiːnə/ n
dessiatine
a Russian measure of land

destabilization n
déstabilisation
destabilizing

destabilize /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/ v
déstabiliser
to make something unstable
to become unstable

destalinization n
déstalinisation
process of discrediting and the reforming the policies of Joseph Stalin

destem v
érafler
remove the stem from grapes

destigmatize /diːˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ v
déstigmatiser
remove the disgraceful or ignominious characterization from

destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ n
destination arrivée
the place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent
destination destinée
the act of destining or appointing

destitute /ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/ /ˈdɛstɪtuːt/ /ˈdɛstɪtʃuːt/ adj
démuni
lacking something, devoid; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken

destitution /dɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtʃuːʃən/ n
dénuement
condition of lacking something
indigence
extreme state of poverty

destroy /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ v
détruire
to damage beyond use or repair
(informal) to utterly defeat
euthanasier
to put down or euthanize (e.g. an animal)

destroyable adj
destructible
able to be destroyed

destroyer /dəˈstɹɔɪ.ɚ/ n
contre-torpilleur destroyer
type of warship
destructeur destructrice
that who/which destroys

destructible /dɪˈstɹʌktɪbəl/ adj
destructible
liable to destruction

destruction /dɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ n
destruction
act of destroying
results of a destructive event

destructive /dɪˈstɹʊktɪv/ /dɪˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
destructif
causing destruction; damaging

destructor n
destructeur
cleaning-up commands in object oriented programming
one who destructs

destruxin n
destruxine

desuetude /-tʃuːd/ /dəˈsuəˌtud/ /dɪˈs(j)uːɪtjuːd/ /ˈdɛswəˌt(j)ud/ /ˈdɛswɪtjuːd/ n
abandon désuétude oubli
state when something is no longer observed nor practised; an instance of this

detach /dəˈtæt͡ʃ/ /dɪˈtæt͡ʃ/ v
détacher
to take apart or take off

detachable /diːtætʃəbl̩/ /dətætʃəbl̩/ adj
amovible détachable
designed to be unfastened

detached /dɪˈtæt͡ʃt/ adj
à quatre façades
of a house: not joined to another house on either side

detached house n
maison individuelle
free-standing family dwelling unit

detachment /dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ n
détachement
military unit
indifference
separation
impartialité
impartiality

detail /dɪˈteɪl/ /ˈditeɪl/ /ˈdiːteɪl/ n
coordonnées
plural: personal information
détachement
military: temporary unit
détail
part small enough to escape casual notice
part considered trivial enough to ignore
détails détail
uncountable: a profusion of details

detail /dɪˈteɪl/ /ˈditeɪl/ /ˈdiːteɪl/ v
détailler
to explain in detail

detailed /dɪˈteɪld/ /ˈdiːteɪld/ adj
détaillé
characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment

detain /dɪˈteɪn/ v
arrêter détenir
put under custody

detainee /ˌdɪteɪˈniː/ n
détenu détenue
one who is detained

detect /dɪˈtɛkt/ v
détecter déceler
to discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing

detectable /dɪˈtɛktəbəɫ/ adj
détectable
That which can be detected

detected /dɪˈtɛktɪd/ adj
détecté
Referring to something that has been noticed

detected /dɪˈtɛktɪd/ v
détecté
Simple past tense and past participle of detect

detection /dɪˈtek.ʃən/ /dɪˈtɛk.ʃən/ n
détection
act of detecting or sensing something
the finding out of a constituent, a signal, an agent or the like

detective /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ n
détective enquêteur
police officer who looks for evidence
détective enquêteur enquêteuse
person employed to find information

detector /dɪˈtɛktə(ɹ)/ n
détecteur
device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon

detention /dɪˈtɛnʃən/ n
détention
holding in one's control with no intention to possess
détention arrestation
act or state
retenue
punishment given to a student for a minor infraction

deter /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/ v
décourager dissuader
to persuade someone not to do something
empêcher
to prevent something from happening

detergent /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ n
détergent
any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant

deteriorate /dəˈtɪɹ.i.eɪt/ /dəˈtɪɹ.iə.ɹeɪt/ /dɪˈtɪə.ɹɪ.eɪt/ /dɪˈtɪə.ɹɪə.ɹeɪt/ v
détériorer
make worse

deterioration /dəˌti.ɹi.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dəˌtiɹiˈeɪʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪəˈɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪˈeɪʃən/ n
détérioration
process of making or growing worse

determinant /dɪˈtɜːmɪnənt/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnənt/ n
déterminant
scalar that encodes certain characteristics of a square matrix
determining factor

determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
détermination
act, process, or result of any accurate measurement

determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/ v
déterminer
to ascertain definitely
to set the limits of

determined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/ adj
déterminé résolu
decided or resolute

determinedly adv
déterminément résolument
in a determined manner

determiner /dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈtɝ.mɪ.nɚ/ n
déterminant
class of words

determinism /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪzəm/ n
déterminisme
notion in ethics

deterministic /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈnɪs.tɪk/ /dɪˌtɝ.mɪˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
déterministe
having exactly predictable time evolution
of or relating to determinism
computing, producing the same output for a given input
of a Turing machine

deterministically adv
déterministiquement
in a deterministic manner

deterrence /dɪˈtɛɹəns/ n
dissuasion
act of deterring
art of producing fear of attacking
action taken by states or alliances

deterrent /dɪˈtəɹənt/ /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ /dɪˈtɜɹənt/ adj
dissuasif dissuasive
serving to deter

deterrent /dɪˈtəɹənt/ /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ /dɪˈtɜɹənt/ n
dissuasion
something that deters

detersion n
détersion
act of deterging

detersive adj
détersif détersive
having cleansing abilities

detest /dɪˈtɛst/ v
détester mépriser
to dislike intensely

detestation n
détestation
hate coupled with disgust

dethronable adj
détrônable

dethrone v
détrôner
forcibly remove a monarch

dethronement n
détrônement
the act of being dethroned

dethroning n
détrônement

detonate /ˈdɛtəneɪt/ /ˈdɛʔ.ə.neɪt/ v
détonner
to explode
détonner détoner
to cause to explode

detonation /dɛtəˈneɪʃən/ n
détonation
an explosion

detonator /ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛtn̩eɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
détonateur capsule fulminante
device used to detonate an explosive device

detour /ˈdi.toɹ/ /ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ n
détour déviation
diversion or deviation

detour /ˈdi.toɹ/ /ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ v
détourner
intransitive: to make a detour

detox /ˈdiːtɒks/ n
désintox détox
detoxification

detoxication n
détoxication
process
treatment

detoxification n
détoxification
detoxification

detoxify v
désintoxiquer
remove harmful substances

detractor n
détracteur détracteuse
a person that belittles the worth of another person or cause

detrans adj
détrans

detransition n
détransition
detransition

detransition v
détransitionner

detransitioner n
détransitionneur
one who detransitions

detriment /ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/ n
détriment
harm, hurt, damage

detrimental /ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ adj
nuisible néfaste
causing damage or harm

detritivore /-ɾə-/ /-ˈtɹɪ-/ /dəˈtɹaɪtəvɔɹ/ /dɛˈtɹaɪtɪvɔː/ n
détritivore
organism that feeds on detritus

detritus /dɪˈtɹaɪ.təs/ n
détritus

detrusor /dɪˈtɹuː.sə/ /dɪˈtɹuː.sɚ/ /dɪˈtɹuː.zɚ/ n
détrusor
smooth muscle in the wall of the bladder

deuce /djuːs/ /duːs/ /d͡ʒuːs/ n
deux
number two
égalité
tennis: tie, both players able to win by scoring two additional points

deus ex machina /ˈdeɪ.əs ɛks ˈmækɪnə/ n
deus ex machina
contrived plot resolution

deuteragonist /ˌdju.təˈɹæɡ.ə.nɪst/ /ˌduː.təˈɹæɡ.ə.nɪst/ n
deutéragoniste
second actor
second most important character

deuterium /djuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ /djuːˈtɪɹi.əm/ /dʒuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ n
deutérium
isotope of hydrogen

deuterocanonical adj
deutérocanonique
of the second canon of the Old Testament

deuteron n
deutéron
deuterium nucleus

deutoxide /djuːˈtɒksaɪd/ n
deutoxide deutoxyde
the chemical compound

devaluation n
dévaluation
depreciation

devastate /ˈdɛvəsteɪt/ v
dévaster
to ruin many or all things over a large area

devastated adj
dévasté
upset and shocked
dévasté ravagé ruiné
ruined, ravaged

devastating adj
dévastateur
causing devastation

devastation /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ n
dévastation
act of devastating or state of being devastated

develop /dɛˈʋɛ.ləp/ /dɪˈvɛl.əp/ /ˈdɛʋ.ləp/ v
développer
to bring out photographic images
développer créer
to create
développer se développer
to progress through stages
se développer développer
to progress
(chess) to place one's pieces actively

developed /dɪˈvɛləpt/ adj
développé
(of a country) not primitive; not third world
mature

developed country n
pays développé
country with an advanced economy

developer /dɪˈvɛləpə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/ n
développateur
liquid used in chemical film processing
développeur concepteur créateur
someone engaged in product creation and improvement
développeur programmeur
software programmer
promoteur
real estate developer
révélateur
film developer

developing /dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɪŋ/ adj
en développement
of a country

developing country n
pays en voie de développement
poorer country

development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ n
développement
process of developing
something which has developed

developmental biology n
biologie du développement
study of the physiological changes that occurs within individual organisms

deverbal adj
déverbal déverbatif
derived from a verb

deverbal n
déverbal
a word, especially a substantive, that is derived from a verb

deviance /ˈdiːvɪəns/ n
déviance
variation from expected behavior or form

deviancy /ˈdiː.vij(e)nsiː/ n
déviance
the state of being deviant

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ adj
déviant
of or pertaining to a deviation

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ n
déviant
person who deviates

deviate /ˈdi.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdi.vi.ət/ /ˈdiː.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.æɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.ət/ [ˈdɪi.vi.æɪt] [ˈdɪi.vi.ət] v
dévier
to go off course from; to change course; to change plans

deviation /diviˈeɪʃən/ n
déviation
A detour in a road or other route
act of deviating
écart
statistical deviation

deviationist n
dissident dissidente
One who deviates from accepted beliefs or policies

device /dəˈvaɪs/ /dɪˈvaɪs/ n
appareil dispositif
piece of equipment
artifice manœuvre ruse stratagème
project, stratagem, artifice

device driver n
pilote pilote informatique
software that communicates between operating system and hardware

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ n
diable
evil creature
wicked or naughty person
bad part of the conscience
euphemistically, with an article: Hell (as an intensifier)
type diable
person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ pn
Satan Diable diable
the devil: the chief devil

devil is in the details proverb
le diable se cache dans les détails
specific provisions of something may be complicated

devil's advocate n
avocat du diable
debater
canon lawyer

devil's beating his wife phraseologicalUnit
le diable bat sa femme et marie sa fille
interjection uttered when it rains while the sun is shining

devil's coach-horse n
ocype odorant staphylin noir staphylin odorant

devil's luck n
chance du diable
astounding good luck

devil-may-care adj
insouciant
carefree

devilish /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/ /ˈdɛvɪlɪʃ/ adj
diabolique
resembling or characteristic of a devil
diabolique infernal
extreme, excessive

devious /ˈdiːvi.əs/ adj
rusé sournois roublard
cunning or deceiving, not straightforward

devise /dɪˈvaɪz/ v
concevoir élaborer
use the intellect to plan or design

devlog /ˈdɛvlɒɡ/ n
devlog

devoicing n
dévoisement

devoid /dɪˈvɔɪd/ adj
dépourvu
empty, completely without

devolution /diːvəˈluːʃən/ n
dévolution
a rolling down

devote /dɪˈvoʊt/ /dɪˈvəʊt/ v
consacrer vouer
to commit for a certain matter

devoted /dɪˈvəʊtəd/ adj
dévoué
zealous; characterized by devotion
voué
vowed; dedicated; consecrated

devotee /ˌdɛvəˈtiː/ n
dévot inconditionnel
admirer

devotion /dɪˈvoʊʃən/ /dɪˈvəʊʃən/ n
dévotion
religious veneration, zeal, or piety
dévouement
feelings of strong or fervent affection; dedication

devotional /dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/ /dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/ adj
dévotionnel
of or pertaining to devotion or worship

devour /dɪˈvaʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvaʊɚ/ v
dévorer
to eat greedily
to rapidly destroy, engulf or lay waste
to take in avidly

dew /djuʊ̯/ /djuː/ /du/ /d͡ʒuʊ̯/ /d͡ʒuː/ n
rosée
moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc

dew point n
point de rosée
temperature

dewatering n
exondation
technique for the removal of water

dewclaw n
ergot
a vestigial digit, hoof or claw that does not reach the ground

dewdrop n
goutte de rosée
a droplet of water formed as dew

dewlap /ˈdju.læp/ /ˈdjuː.læp/ /ˈdu.læp/ n
fanon
pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, or a similar feature on any other animal

deworm v
déparasiter vermifuger
to cause to excrete worms

dexamethasone /ˌdɛk.səˈmɛθ.ə.səʊn/ /ˌdɛk.səˈmɛθ.ə.zəʊn/ /ˌdɛk.səˈmɛθ.əˌsoʊn/ /ˌdɛk.səˈmɛθ.əˌzoʊn/ n
dexaméthasone

dexterity /dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/ n
dextérité
skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

dexterous /ˈdɛkstɹəs/ adj
adroit habile
skillful with one's hands

dexterously /ˈdɛkst(ə)ɹəsli/ adv
adroitement avec dextérité
in a dexterious manner

dextrocardia /ˌdɛkstɹəˈkɑː(ɹ)diə/ n
dextrocardie
abnormality

dextrochere n
dextrochère

dextrorotatory adj
dextrogyre
that rotates the plane of polarized light to the right

dextrose /ˈdɛkstɹəʊz/ n
dextrose
naturally-occurring form of glucose

dhampir n
dhampire
half-human, half-vampire

dharma /d̪ʱəɾm/ /ˈdɑɹ.mə/ /ˈdɑːmə/ /ˈd̪ʱəɾ.mə/ n
dharma
principle that orders the universe

dhimmitude n
dhimmitude
appeasement towards Islamic demands

dhole /doʊl/ /dəʊl/ n
dhole
Asian wild dog

dhoti n
pagne
dhoti

dhuhr /ˈðʊhə(ɹ)/ /ˈðʊə(ɹ)/ n
dhohr
noon prayer

di- /daɪ/ prefix
di-
two, twice, double

dia- prefix
dia-

diabase /ˈdaɪ.əˌbeɪs/ n
diabase
a fine-grained igneous rock

diabasic adj
diabasique

diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪs/ n
diabète
A group of metabolic diseases

diabetes insipidus n
diabète insipide
Disease

diabetes mellitus /ˈmɛlɨtəs/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪs/ /ˌməˈlaɪtəs/ n
diabète diabète sucré
medical disorder

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ adj
diabétique
having diabetes
of diabetes
suitable for one having diabetes mellitus

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ n
diabétique
person suffering from diabetes mellitus

diabetologist n
diabétologue
physician whose speciality is diabetology

diabolic /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/ adj
diabolique
extremely evil or cruel
showing wickedness typical of a devil

diabolically adv
diaboliquement
In a diabolical manner

diabolo /dɪˈæbələʊ/ n
diabolo
juggling apparatus

diachronic /daɪ.əˈkɹɑnɪk/ /daɪ.əˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
diachronique
changing with time

diaconal /daɪˈækənəl/ adj
diaconal
of or pertaining to deacon

diacritical mark n
signe diacritique diacritique
symbol

diacritically adv
diacritiquement
in a diacritical manner

diacriticked /ˌdaɪ.əˈkɹɪtɪkt/ adj
diacrité

diadem /ˈdaɪ.ə.dəm/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.dɛm/ n
couronne
regal power
couronne diadème
crown
diadème
ornamental headband

diadochus n
diadoque
heir to Alexander the Great's empire

diaeresis /daɪˈɛɹəsɪs/ /daɪˈɛɹɪsɪs/ /daɪˈɪəɹɪsɪs/ n
diérèse
separation of a vowel into two distinct syllables
tréma diérèse
diacritic placed over a vowel letter

diagenetic adj
diagenétique
of or relating to diagenesis

diagnose /ˈdaɪ.əɡˌnoʊs/ /ˈdʌɪ.əɡˌnəʊz/ /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊs/ /ˌdʌɪ.əɡˈnəʊz/ v
diagnostiquer
determine the root cause of

diagnosis /daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ n
diagnostic diagnose
identification of the nature and cause of an illness

diagnostic /daɪəˈɡnɒstɪk/ adj
diagnostique
of, or relating to diagnosis

diagnostician n
interniste
a medical doctor specialized in diagnoses

diagnostics n
diagnostic
the process of determining the state of or capability of a component

diagonal /daɪˈæɡnəl/ /daɪˈæɡənəl/ /dɑɪˈæɡ.ə.nəl/ adj
diagonale diagonal
geometry: joining two nonadjacent vertices

diagonal /daɪˈæɡnəl/ /daɪˈæɡənəl/ /dɑɪˈæɡ.ə.nəl/ n
diagonale
something forming or resembling a diagonal line

diagonal element n
coefficient diagonal élément diagonal
element on the main diagonal of a square matrix

diagonal matrix n
matrice diagonale
type of matrix

diagram /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˈdaɪ.ɡɹæm/ n
diagramme
graph or chart
diagramme schéma
plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show workings or parts relationships

dial /ˈdaɪ.əl/ [ˈdaɪ.əɫ] n
bouille tronche
person's face
cadran
disk with finger holes on a telephone
graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves

dial /ˈdaɪ.əl/ [ˈdaɪ.əɫ] v
composer signaler
to select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone

dial indicator n
comparateur
instrument that measures small distances

dial tone n
tonalité
telephony signal

dialect /ˈdaɪ.əˌlɛkt/ n
dialecte patois
particular variety of a language

dialect continuum n
continuum dialectal
a range of dialects

dialectal /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktəl/ adj
dialectal
relating to a dialect

dialectally adv
dialectalement
in a dialectal way

dialectical adj
dialectique
pertaining to dialectics

dialectical materialism n
matérialisme dialectique
branch of philosophy

dialectically adv
dialectiquement
in a dialectical manner

dialectics /daɪəˈlɛktɪks/ n
dialectique
systematic method of argument

dialectological adj
dialectologique

dialectology n
dialectologie
study of dialects

diallage /daɪˈæləd͡ʒi/ n
diallage
form of pyroxene

dialog /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ v
dialoguer
discuss

dialog box n
boîte de dialogue
window that prompts the user to enter information

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/ n
dialogue conversation
conversation or other discourse between individuals

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/ v
dialoguer
discuss

dialogue tag n
incise
speech tag, attribution

dialysis /daɪˈælɪsɪs/ n
dialyse
chemical method
medicine: artificial removal of waste products from the blood

diameter /daɪˈæmɪtə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈæmɪtɚ/ [-mɪɾɚ] n
diamètre
line
length of this line

diametral adj
diamétral

diametrically /ˌdaɪ.ə.ˈmɛt.ɹɪk.li/ adv
diamétralement
on exactly the opposite side

diamide /daɪˈeɪmaɪd/ /daɪˈæmaɪd/ /ˈdaɪəmaɪd/ n
diamide
compound having two amide groups

diamine /ˈdaɪ.ə.miːn/ n
diamine
compound containing two amino groups

diamond /ˈdaɪ.(ə.)mənd/ n
carreau
card games: card of the diamonds suit
diamant
gemstone
uncountable: mineral
something that resembles a diamond

diamond /ˈdaɪ.(ə.)mənd/ v
diamanter
to adorn with diamonds

diamond crossover n
bretelle croisement double jonction double
type of railway crossover

diamondiferous adj
diamantifère
yielding diamond

diamonds /ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/ n
carreau
one of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♦

diapause /ˈdaɪəpɔːz/ n
diapause
a temporary pause in the growth and development of an organism

diapedesis n
diapédèse
migration of blood cells

diaper /ˈdaɪ(ə)pə/ /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ n
couche
absorbent garment worn by a baby, or by someone who is incontinent

diaper /ˈdaɪ(ə)pə/ /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ v
langer
To put diapers on someone

diaper lover /ˈdaɪ(ə)pə ˌlʌvə/ /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ ˌlʌvɚ/ n
amateur de couches
person

diaphanoscopy n
diaphanoscopie

diaphanous /daɪˈæf.ən.əs/ adj
diaphane
transparent; allowing light to pass through
of a fine, almost transparent texture

diaphone n
diaphone
phonology: diaphone

diaphragm /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ n
diaphragme
anatomy: sheet of muscle separating thorax from abdomen
contraceptive device
optics: structure with a central aperture used to limit the passage of light
membrane diaphragme
mechanics: flexible membrane

diaphragm /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ v
diaphragmer
optics: to reduce lens aperture

diapir /ˈdaɪ.ə.pɪə(ɹ)/ n
diapir
intrusion of ductile rock

diapositive n
diapositive
photography: slide

diarchy n
diarchie dyarchie
form of government

diarist /ˈdaɪəɹɪst/ n
diariste
one who keeps a diary

diarrhea /ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/ n
chiasse
watery excrement
diarrhée foire
medical condition

diarthrosis n
diarthrose
a joint that can move freely in various planes

diary /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈdaɪ.ɹi/ n
journal intime journal
daily log of experiences

diascopy n
diascopie
test for blanchability

diaspora /daɪˈæs.pə.ɹə/ /daɪˈæs.pɚ.ə/ /daɪˈæs.pɹə/ /diˈæs.pɚ.ə/ /diˈæs.pɹə/ n
diaspora
dispersion of any group of people

diasporic adj
diasporique
pertaining to a diaspora

diastase /ˈdaɪəsteɪz/ n
diastase
enzyme which catalyses the breakdown of starch into maltose

diastolic /daɪəˈstɒlɪk/ adj
diastolique
pertaining to a diastole

diathermy n
diathermie
generation of heat using high-frequency electromagnetic currents

diatom /ˈdaɪ.ə.təm/ /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɔm/ n
diatomée
grouping of minute algae

diatomaceous earth n
kieselguhr terre d'infusoires terre diatomée
soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains

diatomic /daɪəˈtɒmɪk/ adj
diatomique
consisting of two atoms

diatomite /daɪˈæt.əˌmaɪt/ n
diatomite
A fine, powdery earth formed from the skeletons of diatoms

diatonic adj
diatonique
diatonic

diatonic scale n
échelle diatonique
diatonic scale

diatribe /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɹaɪb/ n
diatribe
bitter denunciation
prolonged discourse

diazepam /daɪˈæz.əˌpæm/ /dʌɪˈaz.ɪ.pam/ /dʌɪˈeɪ.zɪ.pam/ n
diazépam
minor tranquillizer

diazine n
diazine

diazoma n
diazome
corridor that divided sections of an Ancient Greek theatre

diazonium n
diazonium

dibber n
plantoir
tool

dibble /ˈdɪb(ə)l/ n
plantoir
pointed implement

dibbler n
plantoir
A device for making holes in which to plant seeds.

dibenzodioxin n
dibenzodioxine
aromatic heterocycle having two benzene rings fused to a dioxin one

dibs /dɪbz/ interjection
prems preums prims shotgun
said to reserve to the right to something before anyone else

dibs /dɪbz/ n
prems preums prims shotgun
the right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else

dicastery n
dicastère
administrative body of the Vatican
judicial body of Athens

dicey /ˈdaɪsi/ adj
au résultat incertain risqué
of uncertain, risky outcome
périlleux risqué
fraught with danger

dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane n
dichlorodiphényltrichloroéthane
chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide DDT

dichloromethane n
dichlorométhane
an organic compound

dichogamy n
hermaphrodisme successif hermaphrodisme séquentiel
dichogamy

dichotomy /daɪˈkɑtəmi/ /daɪˈkɒtəmi/ /dɪ-/ [-ɾə-] n
dichotomie
separation or division into two

dichroic adj
dichroïque
Exhibiting dichroism

dick /dɪk/ n
bite queue paf pine vit zob
penis
connard pédé
highly contemptible person

dick-measuring contest n
concours de qui a la plus grosse
competition to demonstrate worthiness

dickhead /ˈdɪ.kɛd/ /ˈdɪkˌhɛd/ n
gland
(slang) glans penis
gland connard tête de nœud tête de vier
(slang) stupid person

dickkopf /-ˌkɔ(p)f/ /ˈdɪkˌkɑ(p)f/ /ˈdɪkˌkɒpf/ n
dickkopf
any of a family of glycoproteins that is involved in the development of the embryo

dickslap n
biffle bifle
the act of slapping with the penis

dickslap v
biffler bifler

dicotyledon n
dicotylédone Dicotylédone
in botany

dictate /ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ /ˌdɪkˈteɪt/ v
dicter
to speak in order for someone to write down the words
to order, command, control

dictation /dɪkˈteɪʃən/ n
dictée
an activity in school where the teacher reads a passage aloud and the students write it down
the process of speaking for someone else to write down the words

dictation machine n
dictaphone appareil à dictée
sound recording device

dictator /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹ/ n
dictateur dictatrice
totalitarian leader of a dictatorship

dictatorial [dɪktəˈtɔːɹɪəɫ] adj
dictatorial
of or pertaining to a dictator
in the manner of a dictator

dictatorially adv
dictatorialement
in a dictatorial manner

dictatorship /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹʃɪp/ n
dictature
a government led by a dictator

dictatorship of the proletariat n
dictature du prolétariat
a socio-political power

diction /ˈdɪkʃən/ n
diction
clarity of word choice

dictionaric /ˈdɪkʃənˌæɹɪk/ /ˈdɪkʃənˌɛɹɪk/ adj
dictionnairique
Of or pertaining to a dictionary

dictionary /ˈdɪkʃnəɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənəɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ n
dictionnaire dico
publication that explains the meanings of an ordered list of words

dictionary attack n
attaque par dictionnaire
An attack that uses a list of words from a dictionary

dictionary form n
forme canonique

dictyopteran n
dictyoptère
insect

dictyosome n
dictyosome
a plant organelle that is functionally equivalent to the Golgi apparatus in animal cells

didact n
didacte

didactic /daɪˈdæk.tɪk/ /dɪˈdæk.tɪk/ adj
didactique
instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate
livresque
teaching from textbooks rather than laboratory demonstration and application

didactically adv
didactiquement
in didactic manner

didactician /daɪdəkˈtɪʃən/ n
didacticien didacticienne

diderm adj
didermique
having two cell membranes

didgeridoo /ˌdɪd͡ʒ.əɹ.iˈduː/ n
didgeridoo
Australian musical instrument

didie n
coucouche
diaper

didymium n
didyme
mixture of praseodymium and neodymium once thought to be an element

die /daɪ/ n
dé
polyhedron used in games of chance
emporte-pièce matrice
device for cutting into a specified shape
filière
device used to cut an external screw thread
puce
fragment of a completed integrated circuit wafer

die /daɪ/ v
claquer tomber en panne
to break down
mourir expirer trépasser crever
to stop living
périr avaler son extrait de naissance calancher décéder passer l’arme à gauche
to perish, to cease to exist

die hard v
avoir la peau dure avoir la vie dure
be slow in changing

die out v
s'éteindre
to become extinct

diegetic /ˌdaɪəˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/ adj
diégétique

diehard adj
conservateur réac réactionnaire
fanatically opposing progress
déter déterminé fanatique illuminé intégriste
thorough of in one's beliefs
entier inflexible inébranlable irréductible
unreasonably resisting change

diel /ˈdaɪ.əl/ /ˈdi.əl/ adj
diel
having a 24-hour period regardless of day or night

dieldrin n
dieldrine
cyclodiene insecticide

dielectric /ˌdaɪ.əˈlɛk.tɹɪk/ /ˌdaɪ.ɪˈlɛk.tɹɪk/ adj
diélectrique
electrically insulating

diesel /ˈdisəl/ /ˈdizəl/ /ˈdiːzəl/ n
gazole diésel
fuel

diesel engine n
moteur Diesel
type of engine

diet /ˈdaɪət/ n
régime diète
controlled regimen of food
food a person or animal consumes
Diète parlement
council of leaders

dietary /ˈdaɪətɹi/ /ˈdaɪəˌtɛɹi/ adj
alimentaire diététique
of, or relating to diet

dietary fibre n
fibre alimentaire
substances undigested when eaten by humans, and which therefore help the passage of food and waste through the alimentary tract

dietary supplement n
complément alimentaire
substance taken as a supplement to food to replace nutrients

dietetic /daɪəˈtɛtɪk/ adj
diététique
relating to diet
relating to preparation for those on a restricted diet

dietetics /daɪəˈtɛtɪks/ n
diététique
study of diet and nutrition

diethanolamine n
diéthanolamine
hydroxy secondary amine

diethylene glycol n
diéthylène glycol
organic compound

dietitian /daɪəˈtɪʃən/ n
diététicien diététicienne
person who studies or practices dietetics

diffeomorphism n
difféomorphisme
mathematics: differentiable homeomorphism between differentiable manifolds

differ /ˈdɪfə/ /ˈdɪfɚ/ v
différer
not to have the same characteristics
to have diverging opinions, disagree

difference /ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/ n
différence
quality of being different
characteristic of something that makes it different from something else
arithmetic: result of a subtraction
différend
disagreement or argument about something important

difference of two squares n
différence de carré
The mathematical identity

different /ˈdɪfəɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈdɪfəɹənt/ /ˈdɪfɹənt/ adj
différent
not the same
unlike most others

differentiable /ˌdɪf.ə(ɹ)ˈɛn.ʃə.bəl/ adj
différenciable
able to be differentiated
dérivable
having a derivative

differentiable manifold n
variété différentiable variété différentielle
manifold locally similar enough to a Euclidean space for calculus to be done

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] adj
différentiel
relating to differentiation or differential calculus

differential calculus n
calcul différentiel
calculus that deals with instantaneous rates of change

differential equation n
équation différentielle
equation involving the derivatives of a function

differential geometry n
géométrie différentielle
differential geometry

differentiate /dɪf.əˈɹen.ʃi.æɪt/ /dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ /ˌdɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ v
différencier
math: to calculate the differential
distinguer
to show or be the distinction
to perceive the difference
dériver
math: to calculate the derivative

differentiation /dɪf.əˌɹen.ʃiˈæɪ.ʃən/ /dɪf.əˌɹɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪf.əˌɹɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
différenciation
act of distinguishing or describing a thing, by giving its different, or specific difference
gradual formation or production of organs or parts by a process of evolution or development
différentiation
in calculus
act of differentiating

differently /ˈdɪfəɹəntli/ /ˈdɪfɹəntli/ adv
différemment
in a different way

difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ adj
difficile
hard, not easy
hard to manage (said of a person, horse, etc.)

difficultly adv
difficilement
in a difficult manner

difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ n
difficulté
state of being difficult
obstacle

difficulty level n
niveau de difficulté
difficulty of completing a task or objective

diffidence /ˈdɪfɪdəns/ n
timidité
The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement

diffident /ˈdɪfɪdənt/ adj
méfiant
distrustful
timide
lacking confidence in oneself

diffidently /ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənt.li/ adv
en hésitant humblement modestement timidement
in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself

diffraction /dɪˈfɹækʃən/ n
diffraction
the breaking up of an electromagnetic wave as it passes a geometric structure

diffuse /dɪˈfjus/ /dɪˈfjuːs/ adj
diffus
not focused or concentrated

diffuse /dɪˈfjuz/ /dɪˈfjuːz/ v
diffuser
(transitive) to spread over or through
se diffuser
(intransitive) to be spread over or through

diffusibility n
diffusibilité

diffusion /dɪˈfjuːʒən/ n
diffusion
in physics, intermingling of molecules
in physics, scattering of light

dig /dɪɡ/ n
fouille
archeological investigation

dig /dɪɡ/ v
creuser
to move hard-packed earth out of the way
excaver
get by digging, take up from the ground
kiffer
slang: to appreciate, or like

dig in one's heels v
freiner des quatre fers
to act in a determined manner

dig into v
s'attaquer se plonger
to research a particular subject

dig one's own grave v
creuser sa propre tombe creuser sa tombe
to act in a way expected to backfire

dig out v
dénicher
to find or retrieve something by removing overlying material

dig up v
dégoter dénicher mettre la main
to discover by digging
dénicher déraciner déterrer exhumer mettre à jour piocher
déplanter
to excavate

digamma /daɪˈɡæmə/ n
digamma
letter of the Archaic Greek alphabet

digamous adj
digame
related to a second marriage

digest /ˈdaɪd͡ʒəst/ /ˈdaɪd͡ʒɛst/ n
digeste
compilation of statutes or decisions analytically arranged
revue revue de presse
magazine of abridged articles

digest /daɪˈd͡ʒɛst/ /dəˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
digérer
to separate food in the alimentary canal

digestible /daɪˈdʒɛstəbəɫ/ adj
digestible
capable of being digested

digestif /daɪˈdʒɛstɪf/ /ˌdiːʒɛsˈtiːf/ n
digestif
beverage

digestion /daɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ /dɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ n
digestion
process in gastrointestinal tract

digestive system n
système digestif
system of organs

digestive tract n
tube digestif
system of organs within multicellular animals which takes in food

digit /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/ n
chiffre
numeral
doigt
unit of length
doigt orteil
finger or toe

digital /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtl̩/ adj
digital
having to do or performed with a finger
numérique digital
of or relating to computers
representing discrete values

digital camera n
appareil photo numérique caméra numérique
electronic camera

digital divide n
fossé numérique fracture numérique
gap

digital footprint n
trace numérique
digital evidence of a person's activities on the Internet

digital native n
digital native
person

digital nomad n
nomade numérique
someone who earns a living from telecommunication technology

digital nomadism n
nomadisme numérique

digital television n
télévision numérique
broadcasting

digital watermark n
tatouage numérique
embedded auxiliary data

digitalin /dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪn/ n
digitaline
mixture of glycosides

digitally adv
numériquement
in a digital manner

digitiform /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtɪˌfɔː(ɹ)m/ adj
digitiforme
having the shape of a finger

digitigrade /-ɾə/ /ˈdɪdʒɪtɪˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈdɪd͡ʒətəɡɹeɪd/ adj
digitigrade
walking on the toes

digitigrade /-ɾə/ /ˈdɪdʒɪtɪˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈdɪd͡ʒətəɡɹeɪd/ n
digitigrade
animal that walks on its toes

digitizable adj
numérisable
capable of being digitized

digitization n
numérisation
conversion of data to digital

digitize /ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪz/ v
numériser digitaliser
represent something as a sequence of binary digits

digitizer /ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪzə(ɹ)/ n
digitaliseur numériseur

diglossia /ˌdaɪˈɡlɑsi.ə/ /ˌdaɪˈɡlɒsi.ə/ n
diglossie
the coexistence of two closely related native languages

dignified /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/ adj
digne
respectable

dignify /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
honorer
to honor

dignitary /ˈdɪɡnɪtɹi/ n
dignitaire
important or influential person

dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ n
dignité
quality or state
dignité rang
high office or rank
forme
formality, stateliness

digon /ˈdaɪɡən/ /ˈdaɪˌɡɑn/ /ˈdaɪˌɡɒn/ n
digone
polygon having two edges and two vertices

digraph /ˈdaɪɡɹæf/ /ˈdaɪɡɹɑːf/ n
digramme
pair of letters

digress /daɪˈɡɹɛs/ /dɪˈɡɹɛs/ v
dévier s'écarter
to deviate

digression /daɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ /dɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ /dʌɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
digression
a departure from the main subject in speech or writing

dihydrogen monoxide /daɪˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n məˈnɒksaɪd/ /daɪˈhaɪdɹədʒən məˈnɑkˌsaɪd/ n
monoxyde de dihydrogène
water, H₂O

dilapidate /dəˈlæp.ə.deɪt/ /dɪˈlæp.ɪ.deɪt/ v
dilapider
to squander or waste
délabrer
to cause to become ruined or put into disrepair

dilapidated /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/ adj
délabré caduc infirme vieux
having fallen into a state of disrepair

dilapidation /dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
dilapidation dissipation délabrement détournement

dilapidator n
dilapidateur
one who dilapidates

dilatable adj
dilatable
that can be dilated

dilatation /dɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌdaɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌdaɪləˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
dilatation

dilate /daɪˈleɪt/ v
dilater
to enlarge; to make bigger
se dilater
to become wider or larger; to expand

dilation /daɪˈleɪʃən/ n
dilatation

dilation and curettage n
curetage
surgical procedure

dilatory /daɪˈleɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/ adj
dilatoire
intentionally delaying

dildo /ˈdɪldoʊ/ /ˈdɪldəʊ/ [ˈdɪɫdoʊ] [ˈdɪɫdəʊ] n
godemichet dildo olisbos gode miché michet
artificial phallus

dilemma /daɪˈlɛmə/ /dɪˈlɛmə/ n
dilemme
circumstance in which a choice must be made between two alternatives
difficult circumstance
in logic

dilemmatic adj
dilemmatique
of or relating to a dilemma

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /dɪlɪˈtænti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtænt/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtænt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnteɪ/ adj
dilettante
pertaining to or like a dilettante

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /dɪlɪˈtænti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtænt/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtænt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnteɪ/ n
dilettante
someone who dabbles

dilettantism n
dilettantisme
the act of behaving like a dilettante, of being an amateur

diligence /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ n
diligence
public stage-coach
diligence assiduité
qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, perseverance

diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ adj
diligent industrieux
hard-working and focused

diligently adv
diligemment
in a diligent manner

dill /dɪl/ n
aneth aneth odorant
herb of the species Anethum graveolens

dilly-dally /ˈdɪliˌdæli/ v
procrastiner
to waste time

dilutable adj
diluable
Suitable for being diluted

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ /dɪˈlut/ adj
dilué diluée
having a low concentration
faible
weak

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ /dɪˈlut/ v
diluer couper
to add more of a solvent to a solution; especially to add more water

dilution /daɪˈljuːʃən/ /daɪˈluʃən/ /dɪˈluʃən/ n
dilution
process of making something dilute

diluvial /daɪˈluːvi.əl/ adj
diluvial
Relating to a flood

dim /dɪm/ adj
bête
not smart
faible tamisé
not bright, not colourful
flou indistinct
indistinct

dim sum n
dimsum
dim sum

dime a dozen adj
à la pelle
so common as to be practically worthless

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /dɪˈmɛnʃən/ n
dimension
in physics
in science fiction
in computing
in geometry
measure of spatial extent
construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
single aspect of a thing

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /dɪˈmɛnʃən/ v
dimensionner
to mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions

dimension stone n
pierre de taille

dimensional /-ʃnəl/ /daɪ-/ /dɪˈmɛnʃənəl/ adj
dimensionnel dimension
having a stated number of dimensions

dimensional analysis n
analyse dimensionnelle
the study of the dimensions of physical quantities

dimensionality /daɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.tɪ/ /daɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.tɪ/ /dɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.tɪ/ [daɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ɾɪ] [dɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ɾɪ] n
dimensionnalité
number of dimensions of something
state or characteristic

dimer /ˈdaɪmə(ɹ)/ n
dimère endoestas
a molecule consisting of two identical halves

dimethylmercury n
diméthylmercure
(CH₃)₂Hg

diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ v
amincir
To taper
diminuer
To reduce a perfect or minor interval by a semitone
diminuer rapetisser rétrécir
To become smaller
réduire
To make smaller

diminutive /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ adj
diminutif
grammar
serving to diminish
minuscule diminutif
very small

diminutive /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ n
diminutif
grammar: word form expressing smallness

dimly /ˈdɪmli/ adv
confusément faiblement obscurément vaguement
in a dim manner

dimmable adj
dimmable graduable
able to be dimmed

dimmer /ˈdɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪmɚ/ n
gradateur variateur
Rheostat

dimorphism /daɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/ n
dimorphisme
biology: occurrence of two distinct forms of any part

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ n
alvéole
small depression or indentation in generic surface
fossette
skin depression, especially at corners of the mouth

dimwit /ˈdɪmwɪt/ n
idiot abruti abrutie idiote sans-dessein
person who is deficient in intelligence

din /dɪn/ n
vacarme boucan
loud noise

dinar /ˈdiːnɑː(ɹ)/ n
dinar
official currency of several countries

dine /daɪn/ v
dîner diner
to eat; to eat dinner or supper

dine and dash n
filouterie grivèlerie resto basket
leaving a restaurant without paying after eating

diner /ˈdaɪnə(ɹ)/ n
café-restaurant wagon-restaurant
a small and inexpensive type of restaurant which may be modelled to resemble a dining car

ding /dɪŋ/ v
bigner
to hit or strike
to inflict minor damage on

ding dong /dɪŋ(ɡ)ˈdɒŋ(ɡ)/ interjection
drelin-drelin dring-dring
onomatopoeia for the sound of a doorbell

dinghy /ˈdɪŋ(ɡ)i/ /ˈdɪŋ.i/ n
dinghy
inflatable boat
dinghy petit canoe youyou
small boat

dingo /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/ n
dingo
wild dog native to Australia

dining car n
wagon-restaurant
restaurant carriage

dining chair n
chaise de salle à manger chaise de salon
chair designed to be used at a dining table

dining hall n
cantine réfectoire
room

dining room n
salle à manger
room, in a home or hotel, where meals are eaten

dining table n
table à manger
table in the dining room on which meals are served

dinitrogen n
diazote
molecule

dinitrogen tetroxide n
peroxyde d'azote
binary compound nitrogen and oxygen, N₂O₄

dinky /ˈdɪŋki/ adj
croquignolet
(informal, US) Tiny and insignificant; small and undesirable
croquignolet mignon
(informal, British) Tiny and cute; small and charmful

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ [ˈdɪnɚ] n
déjeuner dîner
midday meal
dîner souper
main meal of the day

dinner's ready phraseologicalUnit
à table !

dinosaur /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdʌɪnəsɔːɹ/ n
dinosaure
prehistoric reptile
old-fashioned person or thing

dinucleotide n
dinucléotide

diocesan /daɪˈɑsɪsən/ /dʌɪˈɒsɪsən/ adj
diocésain
pertaining to a diocese

diocese /-siz/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
diocèse éparchie
region administered by a bishop

diode /ˈdaɪoʊd/ /ˈdaɪəʊd/ n
diode
electronic device

dioecy /daɪˈiːsi/ n
dioécie
the condition of being dioecious

diol n
diol
organic compound

diopside /daɪˈɑpsaɪd/ /daɪˈɒpsaɪd/ n
diopside
mineral

dioptase n
dioptase
Mineral

dioptrics n
dioptrique
study of the refraction of light

diorama n
diorama
a three-dimensional display of a scenery

diorite /ˈdaɪ.əˌɹaɪt/ n
diorite
Igneous rock

dioritic adj
dioritique

dioxide /daɪˈɒksaɪd/ /ˈdaɪɔksaɪd/ n
dioxyde bioxyde
any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule

dioxin /daɪˈɑksən/ /daɪˈɒksɪn/ n
dioxine
any of a broad range of toxic or carcinogenic halogenated polycyclic compounds

dioxygen n
dioxygène
O₂

dip /dɪp/ n
pendage
lower section of a road or geological feature
trempette
sauce for dipping

dip /dɪp/ v
tremper plonger baigner
to lower into a liquid

dip pen n
stylo plongeur

dipeptide /daɪˈpɛptaɪd/ n
dipeptide
organic compound

diphtheria /dɪfˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪfˈθɪɹi.ə/ /dɪpˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪpˈθɪɹi.ə/ n
diphtérie
infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract

diphthong /ˈdɪfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈdɪpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪpˌθɔŋ/ n
diphtongue
complex vowel sound

diphthongisation n
diphtongaison
shift from monophthong to diphthong

diphthongize v
diphtonguer
to become a diphthong

diploblastic adj
diploblastique
having two embryonic germ layers (the ectoderm and the endoderm)

diplococcus n
diplocoque

diplodocus n
diplodocus
dinosaur

diploid adj
diploïde
of a cell, having a pair of each type of chromosome

diploidy n
diploïdie
state of being diploid

diploma /dɪˈpləʊmə/ n
diplôme
certificate

diploma mill n
usine à diplômes
university churning out diplomas to unqualified students

diplomacy /dɪˈploʊməsi/ /dɪˈpləʊməsi/ n
diplomatie
art of conducting international relations
tact and subtle skill in dealing with people

diplomat /ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/ n
diplomate
person who is accredited to represent a government
someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people

diplomatic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ adj
diplomatique
concerning relationships between governments
exhibiting diplomacy

diplomatic corps n
corps diplomatique
body of diplomats

diplomatic immunity n
immunité diplomatique
diplomat's legal immunity

diplomatically adv
diplomatiquement
in a diplomatic manner

diplomatics n
diplomatique
science of authenticating, dating, and interpreting old official documents

dipluran n
diploure
any of various hexapods, of the order Diplura

dipole /ˈdaɪˌpoʊl/ /ˈdʌɪpəʊl/ n
dipôle
any molecule that has delocalised charges
any object that is oppositely charged at two points

dipped headlight n
feux de croisement
main light on a motor vehicle

dipper /ˈdɪpə/ /ˈdɪpɚ/ n
louche
vessel

dipshit /ˈdɪpʃɪt/ n
connerie daube merde saloperie
unwanted or undesirable
glandu trou du cul trouduc tête de nœud
stupid or undesirable person

dipsology /dɪpˈsɒləd͡ʒi/ n
dipsologie
study of the thirst for alcoholic beverage

dipsomania /ˌdɪpsə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
dipsomanie
addiction to alcohol

dipstick /ˈdɪpstɪk/ n
jauge
a stick or rod

dipteral adj
diptère
having two wings

diptote /ˈdɪptoʊt/ n
diptote
a noun which has only two cases

diptych /ˈdɪptɪk/ n
diptyque
picture or series of pictures painted on two tablets

dipyramid n
bipyramide diamant dipyramide
geometry

dire /ˈdaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ adj
funeste sinistre
warning of bad consequences
pressant
requiring action to prevent bad consequences
terrible extrême
expressing bad consequences

dire straits n
mauvaise passe
difficult position

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛkt/ /dəˈɹɛkt/ adj
direct
straight, constant, without interruption

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛkt/ /dəˈɹɛkt/ v
mettre en scène
to be in charge of the direction of a play
ordonner
to order

direct action n
action directe
form of activism

direct case n
cas direct
noun case covering the nominative and possibly other cases

direct cost n
coût direct

direct current n
courant continu
electric current that always flows in the same direction but may differ in intensity over time

direct debit n
ordre permanent
single order to allow an entity to charge one's account

direct democracy n
démocratie directe

direct deposit n
dépôt direct
deposit of money

direct flight n
vol direct
a flight without changing aircraft

direct free kick n
coup franc direct
soccer

direct object n
C.O.D. complément d'objet direct
the noun a verb is directly acting upon

direct speech n
discours direct
the writing of speech

directable adj
dirigeable
able to be directed

directed graph n
graphe orienté
type of graphs

directeur sportif n
directeur sportif
team manager of a cycle racing team

direction /d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ n
direction
indication of the point toward which an object is moving
work of the director (manager)

directions /d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/ n
mode d'emploi
instructions

directive /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dəˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ adj
directif directive
that directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide

directive /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dəˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ n
directive
authoritative decision
form of legislative act addressed to the EU member states
instruction or guideline

directly /daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/ /dɪˈɹɛk(t)li/ adv
directement
in a direct manner
directement tout droit

directly proportional adj
directement proportionnel
proportional to a constant multiple of an independent variable

director /daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈɹɛktɚ/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktɚ/ n
directeur directrice régisseur régisseuse
supervisor, manager

director general n
directeur général
executive officer

director's cut n
version d'auteur
film version

directorate /daɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ /dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ n
direction
an agency headed by a director

directory /daɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ /dɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ n
annuaire
list of names, addresses etc.
dossier répertoire
simulated folder
répertoire dossier
structured listing of files

directory service n
service d'annuaire
software system

directrix n
directrice
a line used to define a curve or surface

dirge /dɜːdʒ/ /dɝd͡ʒ/ n
chant funèbre
mournful poem or piece of music

dirham n
dirham
unit of currency

dirigible /ˈdɪɹ.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ/ adj
dirigeable
steerable

dirigible /ˈdɪɹ.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ/ n
dirigeable ballon dirigeable
a self-propelled airship that can be steered

dirk /dɜːk/ /dɝk/ n
dirk
a long Scottish dagger with a straight blade

dirndl /ˈdɜɹnd(ə)l/ /ˈdɜːndl̩/ [ˈdɚndɫ̩] [ˈdɪəndəɫ] n
dirndl
traditional Alpine woman’s dress

dirt /dɜːt/ /dɝt/ n
kompromat
previously unknown negative information, kompromat
saleté ordure
unclean matter
salissure tache
stain or spot (on clothes etc)
terre boue
soil or earth

dirt road n
chemin de terre piste
an unpaved road consisting solely of subgrade material

dirtiness n
saleté
state or quality of being dirty

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] adj
cochon
morally unclean, obscene or indecent
modifié
computing: containing data which need to be written back to a larger memory
sale
covered with or containing dirt
of color: discolored by impurities
dishonourable, violating standards or rules
illegal, improper
salissant
that makes one dirty

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] adv
salement
in a dirty manner

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] v
salir
to make dirty
salir avilir
to stain or tarnish with dishonor
salir se salir
to become soiled

dirty blonde adj
châtain clair
of dark blonde colour

dirty bomb n
bombe sale
device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material

dirty grease n
cambouis

dirty joke n
blague de cul
joke with an obscene punchline

dirty laundry n
linge sale
unflattering facts or questionable activities

dirty look n
regard noir regarder de travers
unpleasant look

dirty money n
argent sale
money illegally gained

dirty old man n
vieux cochon
a lecherous man

dirty trick n
coup bas coup de pute sale coup
an unkind trick

dirty war n
guerre sale
conflict characterized by extrajudicial repression

dirty word /ˈdɚɾijˌwɝd/ /ˈdɜːtiˌwɜːd/ n
gros mot
word that is considered vulgar

dirty work n
basse besogne sale boulot

dis- /dɪs/ prefix
dé-
apart
reversal or removal

disability /dɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
invalidité
legal incapacity or incompetency
pension d'invalidité
regular payments received by a disabled person

disability sport n
handisport
sport

disable /dɪsˈeɪbəl/ /dɪzˈeɪbəl/ v
désactiver
to deactivate a function of an electronic or mechanical device

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] adj
handicapé infirme invalide handicapée
having a disability

disabled sport n
sport adapté
a sport

disabuse /dɪsəˈbjuːz/ v
détromper
free of a misconception

disaccharide /daɪˈsækəɹaɪd/ n
diholoside disaccharide
a sugar consisting of two monosaccharides

disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ n
désavantage
weakness
setback or handicap

disadvantageous /dɪsˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/ adj
désavantageux
not advantageous

disaffected /dɪsəˈfɛktɪd/ adj
rebelle
estranged

disaffiliation n
désaffiliation
the termination of an affiliation; the act of ceasing to be associated with something

disagreeable [dɪsəˈɡɹi.əbəɫ] adj
désagréable
exciting repugnance
incompatible
not agreeable, unsuitable

disagreement /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
désaccord
an argument or debate
a condition of not agreeing or concurring

disambiguate /dɪ.samˈbɪɡjuːeɪt/ v
désambiguïser désambigüiser
remove ambiguities

disambiguation /dɪsæmˌbɪɡjuːˈeɪʃən/ n
désambiguïsation
removal of ambiguity

disappear /dɪsəˈpiːɹ/ /dɪsəˈpɪə/ /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ v
disparaître
to vanish

disappearance /dɪsəˈpɪəɹəns/ n
disparition
action of disappearing or vanishing

disappoint /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ v
décevoir désappointer
to displease by underperforming etc.

disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ adj
déçu
defeated of hope or expectation

disappointer n
décepteur
one who disappoints

disappointing adj
décevant
that disappoints or disappoint

disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ n
déception désillusion
emotion

disapproval /dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/ [dɪsəˈpɹuːvəɫ] n
désapprobation
disapproval

disapprove /dɪsəˈpɹuːv/ v
désapprouver
(with of in English) to condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate

disarm /dɪsˈɑɹm/ /dɪsˈɑː(ɹ)m/ v
désarmer
to deprive of arms
to deprive of the means or the disposition to harm

disarmament /dɪsˈɑː(r)məmənt/ n
désarmement
the reduction of military forces and armaments

disarray /dɪsəˈɹeɪ/ n
désordre désarroi zizanie
Want of array or regular order

disassemble /dɪs.əˈsɛm.bəɫ/ v
démonter désassembler
to take to pieces

disassembler n
désassembleur
program that translates machine code into assembly language

disassembly /dɪsəˈsɛmbli/ n
démontage désassemblage
process of disassembling
désassemblage
code generated by a disassembler

disaster /dɪˈzæs.tə/ /dɪˈzæs.tɚ/ /dɪˈzɑːs.tə(ɹ)/ n
désastre
unforeseen event causing great loss, etc.
désastre catastrophe
unexpected catastrophe causing physical damage, etc.

disaster area n
région sinistrée zone sinistrée
area that has been declared to suffer of consequences of a disaster

disaster tourism n
tourisme de catastrophe

disastrous /dɪˈzɑːstɹəs/ adj
désastreux
of the nature of a disaster; calamitous

disavow /dɪsəˈvaʊ/ v
désapprouver désavouer
to deny; to show the contrary of; to deny legitimacy or achievement of any kind
désavouer
to strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like

disband /dɪsˈbænd/ v
dissoudre décommissionner démanteler
to break up or cause to cease to exist

disbelieve /dɪsbɪˈliːv/ v
croire mécroire
not believe

disburse /dɪsˈbɝs/ [dɪsˈpɝs] v
débourser
to pay out

disc brake n
frein à disque
type of brake

disc jockey /ˌdɪsk ˈdʒɒki/ n
disc jockey DJ DJette
disc jockey

discalced /dɪsˈkælst/ adj
déchaux
pertaining to a religious order that was historically barefoot

discard /dɪsˈkɑɹd/ /dɪsˈkɑːd/ /ˈdɪskɑɹd/ /ˈdɪskɑːd/ v
défausser
to throw out a playing card
écarter rejeter
to throw away, reject

discern /dɪˈsɜːn/ /dɪˈsɝn/ /dɪˈzɜːn/ /dɪˈzɝn/ v
discerner
to detect with the senses, especially with the eyes
to distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate
to perceive, recognize or comprehend with the mind; to descry

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ n
débit
volume of water transported by a river in a certain amount of time
licenciement
act of releasing a member of the armed forces from service

disciple /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/ n
disciple
person who learns from another
active follower or adherent

disciplinary /dɪsɪˈplɪnəɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛɹi/ adj
disciplinaire
for the purpose of imposing punishment

discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plən/ /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ /ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/ n
discipline
controlled behaviour, self-control
enforced compliance or control
state of order
systematic method
discipline branche
specific branch or knowledge or learning
category in which a certain activity belongs
discipline pénalité
punishment

disciplined /ˈdɪsɪplɪnd/ adj
discipliné
possessing mental discipline

disclaimer /dɪsˈkleɪm.ə/ /dɪsˈkleɪm.ɚ/ n
clause de non-responsabilité
public disavowal

disclose /dɪsˈkləʊz/ v
divulguer dévoiler révéler
make known
découvrir laisser voir
physically expose to view
révéler

disclosure /dɪsˈkloʊʒɚ/ /dɪsˈkləʊʒə(ɹ)/ n
révélation divulgation propagation publication
the act of revealing something

disco /ˈdɪskoʊ/ /ˈdɪskəʊ/ n
discothèque boîte de nuit
discotheque

disco ball /ˈdɪskoʊ ˌbɑːl/ /ˈdɪskoʊ ˌbɔːl/ /ˈdɪskəʊ ˌbɔːl/ n
boule à facettes boule disco
mirrored sphere

discobolus n
discobole
a discus thrower

discography /ˌdɪsˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌdɪsˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
discographie
complete collection of the releases of a musical act

discoid adj
discoïde
shaped like a disc/disk

discoloration n
décoloration
act of discolouring or state of being discolored

discombobulate /ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt/ v
déconcerter déconfire décontenancer
befuddle

discomfit /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/ v
déconfire
to embarrass greatly

discomfort /dɪsˈkʌmfət/ /dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/ n
inconfort
mental or bodily distress
something that disturbs one’s comfort

disconcert /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/ /ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/ v
confondre déconcerter frustrer perturber

disconcerting /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋ/ /ˌdɪskənˈsɝtɪŋ/ adj
troublant
tending to cause discomfort, uneasiness or alarm; unsettling; troubling; upsetting

disconnect /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ /ˈdɪskənɛkt/ n
déconnecter
break in an existing connection

disconsolate /dɪsˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /dɪsˈkɒnsəlɪt/ adj
inconsolable
inconsolable

discontent /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/ n
mécontentement protestation

discontinue /dɪskənˈtɪnju/ v
arrêter cesser la production de discontinuer interrompre retirer du marché
to stop a process

discontinued /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːd/ adj
cessé
no longer available

discord /dɪsˈkɔɹd/ /dɪsˈkɔːd/ /ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
discorde dispute dissension
strife resulting from lack of agreement; dissension
discorde désaccord
lack of agreement
dissonance
musical dissonance

discotheque /ˈdɪskoʊˌtɛk/ /ˈdɪskəˌtɛk/ n
discothèque
nightclub

discount /dɪsˈkaʊnt/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ n
rabais discompte promotion
reduction in price

discount card n
carte de réduction

discourage /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/ /dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
dissuader
to persuade somebody not to do something
décourager démoraliser
to dishearten

discouraged /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒd/ /dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒd/ adj
déconseillé
not recommended

discouraging /dɪsˈkɝ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/ /dɪsˈkʌɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/ adj
décourageant démotivant
that causes discouragement

discourse /dɪsˈko(ː)ɹs/ /dɪsˈkoəs/ /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ n
discours
formal lengthy exposition of some subject
expression in (spoken or written) words
discours conversation
verbal exchange or conversation
discours discussion exposé

discourteous /dɪsˈkɜːtɪəs/ adj
discourtois
impolite

discover /dɪsˈkʊvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/ v
découvrir
find something for the first time
expose something previously covered

discovered check n
échec à la découverte
situation in chess

discoverer n
découvreur
one who discovers

discovery /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/ n
découverte
the discovering of new things
something discovered

discredit /dɪsˈkɹed.ɪt/ /dɪsˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ n
discrédit
act or state

discredit /dɪsˈkɹed.ɪt/ /dɪsˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ v
discréditer
harm reputation

discreditation n
discréditation
the act or process of discrediting or of being discredited

discreet /dɪˈskɹiːt/ adj
discret
respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic
not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous

discreetly adv
discrètement
Acting in a discreet manner
Inconspicuously

discrepancy /dɪsˈkɹɛpənsi/ n
incohérence désaccord
inconsistency

discrete /dɪˈskɹiːt/ adj
distinct
separate; distinct; individual

discrete mathematics n
mathématiques discrètes
mathematical field

discretion /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ n
discrétion
the quality of being discreet or circumspect
the ability to make wise choices or decisions

discretionary /dɪsˈkɹɛʃəˌnɛɹi/ /dɪˈskɹɛʃən(ə)ɹi/ adj
discrétionnaire
available at one's discretion

discretization n
discrétisation
act of discretizing

discretize v
discrétiser
convert continuous space into discrete space

discriminant n
discriminant
in algebra

discriminate /dɪˈskɹɪm.əˌneɪt/ /dɪˈskɹɪm.əˌnæɪt/ /dɪˈskɹɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ /dɪˈskɹɪm.ɪ.nət/ v
discriminer
to make decisions based on prejudice
to distinguish

discrimination /dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
discrimination
distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage
the act of making a distinction, noting differences between things

discriminator n
discriminateur discriminatrice
person who discriminates

discriminatory /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnət(ə)ɹɪ/ /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnəˌtɔɹi/ /dɪˌskɹɪmɪˈneɪt(ə)rɪ/ adj
discriminateur discriminatif discriminatoire
pertaining to discrimination

discursion /dɪˈskɜːʃən/ /dɪˈskɜːʒən/ /dɪˈskɝʒən/ n
digression détours
digression
discursion
philosophic reasoning
errance vagabondage
roving about

discus /ˈdɪs.kəs/ n
disque
round plate-like object for throwing
athletics sport of throwing the discus

discus throw n
lancer du disque
athletic event where a discus is thrown

discus thrower n
lanceur de disque lanceuse de disque
athlete

discuss /dɪˈskas/ /dɪˈskʊs/ /dɪˈskʌs/ v
discuter débattre s'entretenir sur
to converse or debate concerning a particular topic

discussion /dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/ n
discussion
conversation or debate

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ /dɪˈsteɪn/ n
mépris dédain
feeling of contempt or scorn

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ /dɪˈsteɪn/ v
dédaigner mépriser
to regard with strong contempt

disdainful /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl/ adj
dédaigneux
showing contempt or scorn

disease /dəˈziz/ /dɪˈziz/ /dɪˈziːz/ n
maladie mal
an abnormal condition of the body causing discomfort or dysfunction

diseased /dɪˈzizd/ /dɪˈziːzd/ adj
malade
affected with of suffering from disease

disembark /ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑɹk/ /ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
débarquer
remove from on board a vessel
to go ashore, to leave a train or airplane

disembarkation /ˌdɪsɪmbɑːˈkeɪʃən/ n
débarquement

disembarkment syndrome n
mal de débarquement

disembodied /dɪsɪmˈbɒdiːd/ adj
désincarné
having no material body, immaterial, incorporeal, insubstantial

disembowel [dɪsɪmˈbaʊ(ə)ɫ] v
éviscérer éventrer étriper
to take or let out the bowels

disenchant /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃænt/ /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːnt/ /ˌdɪsɪnˈt͡ʃænt/ v
désenchanter
To free from illusion, false belief or enchantment; to undeceive or disillusion

disenchantment /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃæntmənt/ /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/ n
désenchantement

disenclave v
désenclaver

disencumber v
déshypothéquer
To remove an encumbrance from

disenfranchised adj
défavorisé
Not represented

disengage /ˌdɪsɪŋˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ v
désengager
release, detach

disentangle [ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡəɫ] v
démêler
extricate

disfavor n
défaveur

disfavour /dɪsˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/ n
défaveur
the state of being out of favour

disfavour /dɪsˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/ v
défaveur
to show lack of favour or antipathy towards

disfigure /dɪsˈfɪɡjɚ/ /dɪsˈfɪɡə/ v
défigurer
change appearance to the negative

disgorge /dɪsˈɡɔːdʒ/ v
vomir
to vomit or spew

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ /dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/ n
disgrâce honte ignominie
condition of being out of favor

disgraceful [dɪsˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ] [dɪzˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ] adj
honteux déshonorant ignominieux scandaleux
bringing or warranting disgrace

disgruntled /dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/ adj
frustré insatisfait malheureux
insatisfait mécontent
unhappy, dissatisfied

disgruntlement /dɪsˈɡɹʌntəlmɪnt/ n
insatisfaction
The state of being disgruntled

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ /dɪzˈɡaɪz/ /dɪˈskaɪz/ n
déguisement
attire to hide/assume an identity

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ /dɪzˈɡaɪz/ /dɪˈskaɪz/ v
déguiser
to change the appearance

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ /dɪzˈɡʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/ n
dégoût
an intense dislike or repugnance

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ /dɪzˈɡʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/ v
dégoûter
to cause an intense dislike for something

disgusting /dɪsˈkʌstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/ /dɪˈskʊstɪŋ/ adj
dégoûtant dégueulasse immonde
repulsive, distasteful

dish /dɪʃ/ n
canon
slang: sexually attractive person
parabole
type of antenna
plat
contents of such a vessel
plat assiette
vessel for holding/serving food
plat mets
specific type of food
vaisselle
tableware to be/being washed

dish rack n
égouttoir
a perforated rack on which washed dishes may be placed in order to dry

dish towel n
torchon essuie de vaisselle
towel for wiping dishes

dish up v
servir
To serve cooked food

disharmonious /dɪshɑːˈməʊni.əs/ adj
dysharmonique
not harmonious

disharmony /dɪsˈhɑrməni/ /dɪsˈhɑːməni/ n
dysharmonie désaccord désharmonie
the absence of harmony

dishcloth n
lavette
for washing
linge torchon
for drying

dishearten /dɪsˈhɑɹ.tən/ /dɪsˈhɑː.tən/ v
décourager
discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage

disher n
cuillère à glace
a type of scoop

dishes /ˈdɪʃɪz/ n
vaisselle
dishwashing

dishevelled /dɪsˈʃɛvəld/ /dɪˈʃɛvəld/ adj
ébouriffé
untidy in appearance

dishonest /dɪzˈɒnɛst/ /dɪzˈɒnɪst/ /dɪˈsɑnɪst/ /dɪˈsɒnɪst/ adj
malhonnête
not honest

dishonestly adv
malhonnêtement
in a dishonest manner

dishonesty /dɪsˈɒnɪ.sti/ n
malhonnêteté
characteristic or condition of being dishonest

dishonorable adj
déshonoré
without honour

dishonour /dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ /dɪzˈɒnəɹ/ n
déshonneur
shame or disgrace

dishonour /dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ /dɪzˈɒnəɹ/ v
déshonorer
to bring disgrace upon someone or something

dishware n
vaisselle
crockery

dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɔʃɚ/ n
lave-vaisselle
machine
plongeur plongeuse
person

dishwater n
eau de vaisselle rinçure
washing water

disillusion /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ n
désillusion
act or state of disenchanting or freeing from a false belief

disillusion /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ v
désillusionner
to free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant

disillusioned /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒənd/ adj
désabusé désillusionné
experiencing disillusionment

disillusionment /dɪsɪˈljuʒənmənt/ /dɪsɪˈluʒənmənt/ n
désillusion
act of freeing from an illusion
feeling that arises from the discovery that something is not what it was anticipated to be

disinfect /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
désinfecter
sterilize by the use of cleaning agent

disinfectant /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ n
désinfectant
A substance which kills germs and/or viruses

disinfection /dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
désinfection
treatment

disinformation /dɪsˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
désinformation mésinformation
intentionally false information

disingenuous /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.əs/ adj
sournois
not noble; unbecoming true honor

disinherit /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ v
déshériter
to exclude from inheritance

disinheritance n
exhérédation
act of disinheriting

disintegrate /dɪsˈɪntɪɡɹeɪt/ v
désintégrer
cause to break into parts

disintegration /dɪs.ɪn.tɪˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪsˌɪɾ̃.əˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ [dɪsˌɪn.əˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən] n
désintégration
a process by which anything disintegrates

disinter /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)/ v
déterrer
To take out of the grave or tomb; to unbury; to exhume; to dig up

disinterest /dɪsˈɪntɹɛst/ n
désintérêt

disinterested /dɪˈsɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪd/ adj
désintéressé
having no stake in the outcome

disinterestedness n
désintéressement
state or quality of being disinterested

disintermediate v
court-circuiter
to carry out disintermediation

disjointed /dɪsˈdʒɔɪn.tɪd/ adj
décousu
not connected, coherent, or continuous

disjunction /dɪsˈdʒʊŋk(t)ʃən/ /dɪsˈdʒʌŋk(t)ʃən/ n
disjonction
logic: proposition resulting from the combination of two or more propositions using the or operator

disjunctive /dɪsˈdʒʊŋktɪv/ /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/ /dɪsˈd͡ʒʌŋktɪv/ adj
disjonctif
grammar, of a personal pronoun: not used in immediate conjunction
logic: of or related to a disjunction

disjunctive syllogism n
syllogisme disjonctif
a form of logical argument

disk /dɪsk/ n
disque
a thin, flat, circular plate
something resembling a disk
a vinyl phonograph/gramophone record
a computer's hard disk
intervertebral disc

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ /ˈdɪslaɪk/ n
antipathie
feeling of distaste

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ /ˈdɪslaɪk/ v
ne pas aimer
not to like something

dislocate /dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/ /dɪsˈloʊkeɪt/ v
disloquer luxer déboîter
to dislodge a bone

dislocation /dɪsləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
luxation
dislocating of a joint

dislodge /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/ v
déloger
To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied

dislodgement n
délogement
state/process of being dislodged

disloyal [dɪsˈlɔɪ(j)əɫ] adj
déloyal
without loyalty

disloyalty /dɪsˈlɔɪ.(j)əɫ.ti/ n
déloyauté
quality of being disloyal

dismal /ˈdɪzməl/ adj
déprimant
depressing
lamentable misérable
disappointingly inadequate
morne lugubre
gloomy and bleak

dismantle /dɪsˈmæntəl/ [dɪsˈmæntʰəɫ] [dɪsˈmænʔəɫ] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɫ̩] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩] v
démanteler démonter
take apart

dismantlement n
démantèlement démontage

dismast v
démâter
to break off the mast of a ship

dismay /dɪsˈmeɪ/ n
consternation désarroi
a sudden loss of courage

dismay /dɪsˈmeɪ/ v
affliger
to disable with alarm or apprehensions
avoir peur
to take dismay or fright
mortifier
to render lifeless

dismayed adj
consterné
having the emotion of dismay

dismember /ˌdɪsˈmɛmbə(ɹ)/ v
démembrer dépecer
remove limbs

dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/ /dɪzˈmɪs/ v
expulser
to give someone a red card
licencier renvoyer démettre limoger
to discharge
rejeter
to reject, refuse to accept
renvoyer rompez
to order to leave
retirer
cricket: to get a batsman out

dismissal [dɪsˈmɪsəɫ] [dɪzˈmɪsəɫ] n
licenciement limogeage
deprivation of office
non-lieu
rejection of a legal proceeding, or a claim

dismount /dɪsˈmaʊnt/ v
descendre
to come down; to descend
démonter
(computing) to make a mounted drive unavailable for use
to get off

dismutate v
dismuter

disobedience /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪəns/ n
désobéissance
refusal to obey

disobedient /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪənt/ adj
désobéissant
not obedient

disobey /ˌdɪs.oʊ.ˈbeɪ/ /ˌdɪs.əˈbeɪ/ v
désobéir
to refuse to obey
to refuse to obey an order

disorder /dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ /dɪzˈɔːɹdəɹ/ n
désordre
absence of order
désordre trouble
physical or psychical malfunction
trouble
disturbance of civic order or of public order

disordered /dɪsˈɔɹdɚd/ /dɪsˈɔːdəd/ adj
désordonné
chaotic

disorderly /dɪsˈɔː.də.li/ adj
désordonné
not in order

disorganise v
désorganiser
make less organised

disorganization /dɪsˌɔː(ɹ).ɡənˌaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌsoɹɡəˌnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
désorganisation
state of being disorganized
act of disorganizing

disorientation /dɪs.ˌɔ.ɹi.ɪn.ˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ /dɪsˌɔːɹɪənˈteɪʃən/ n
désorientation

disoriented adj
déboussolé
having lost one's direction

disown /dɪsˈəʊn/ v
renier
to refuse to own

disparage /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
mésalliance
marriage

disparage /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
dénigrer
to dishonor by a comparison
se mésallier
to match unequally

disparaging /dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
péjoratif
insulting

disparate /dɪˈspæɹət/ /dɪˈspɛɹət/ /ˈdɪsp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈdɪsp(ə)ɹɪt/ adj
disparate
composed of inherently different elements

disparity /dɪsˈpæɹɪti/ n
disparité
the state of being unequal; difference

dispassionate /dɪsˈpæʃənət/ adj
dépassionné calme impartial objectif rationnel
not showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice

dispatch /dəˈspæt͡ʃ/ /dɪˈspætʃ/ n
dépêche
message sent quickly

dispatch rider n
estafette
military messenger

dispatcher /ˈdɪs.pætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
expéditeur
one who dispatches (something)
régulateur
a person who controls the movements of vehicles

dispel [dɪˈspɛɫ] v
dissiper chasser
to drive away by scattering

dispensable /dɪsˈpɛnsəbəl/ [-bəɫ] [dɪsˈpʰɛnsəbɫ̩] adj
facultatif
able to be done without; able to be expended; easily replaced

dispensary /dɪsˈpɛnsəɹi/ n
dispensaire
institution that dispenses medical supplies and advice

dispensation /dɪsˌpɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
dispense
relaxation of a law in a particular case
dispense dérogation
act of dispensing

dispense /dɪˈspɛns/ v
dispenser distribuer partager émettre
to issue, distribute, or give out
dispenser doser préparer
to supply or make up a medicine or prescription
se dispenser de se passer de éliminer

dispenser /dɪˈspɛnsə/ n
distributeur dérouleur dévidoir
object used to dispense other items

dispersant n
dispersant
substance used to stabilize a dispersion

disperse /dɪˈspɜːs/ /dɪˈspɝs/ v
disperser
to scatter

dispersion /dɪˈspɜːʒən/ /dɪˈspɝʒən/ n
dispersion
degree of scatter of data
optics: separation of visible light to its component frequencies
process
state

dispirit v
décourager
Lower the morale of

displaced person n
personne déplacée
refugee

displacement /dɪsˈpleɪsmɪnt/ /dɪzˈpleɪsmənt/ n
déplacement
physics: vector quantity which denotes distance with a directional component

displacement current n
courant de déplacement
change of the electric displacement field

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ /ˈdɪspleɪ/ n
présentoir
a device for visual presentation for sales promotion
représentation spectacle
spectacle
écran moniteur
electronic screen

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ /ˈdɪspleɪ/ v
afficher montrer présenter étaler
to show conspicuously
étaler
to spread out

display window n
vitrine
large window at the front of a shop

displeased /dɪsˈpliːzd/ adj
mécontent
not pleased or happy

disport /dəˈspɔɹt/ /dɪˈspɔːt/ n
divertissement
pastime

disport /dəˈspɔɹt/ /dɪˈspɔːt/ v
s'amuser
to amuse oneself divertingly or playfully

disposable /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ adj
disponible
available to be used
jetable
that can be disposed of
that is designed to be discarded rather than refilled or repaired

disposable /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ n
jetable
object that is designed to be disposed of

disposable income n
revenu disponible
amount of a person's income which is available to be saved or spent

disposal [dɪsˈpəʊzəɫ] n
disposition
power to use something
arrangement, categorization, classification
élimination
disposing of

dispose /dɪsˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈspəʊz/ v
éliminer débarrasser
to get rid of something

disposition /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ɪn/ n
disposition
The arrangement or placement of certain things
tendency or inclination
tempérament
Temperamental makeup or habitual mood

disproportionate /dɪs.pɹəˈpɔːʃən.eɪt/ /dɪs.pɹəˈpɔːʃən.ət/ /ˈdɪs.pɹəˌpɔɹ.ʃən.eɪt/ /ˈdɪs.pɹəˌpɔɹ.ʃən.ət/ adj
disproportionnel
not proportionate
disproportionné
out of proportion

disproportionation n
dismutation
a form of redox reaction wherein the reactant is both oxidized and reduced

disprove /dɪsˈpɹuv/ /dɪsˈpɹuːv/ /dɪsˈpɹʉːv/ v
réfuter infirmer
to refute

disputable /dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/ /dɪˈspjuː.tə.bəɫ/ adj
contestable
of opinions, propositions or questions, subject to dispute

dispute /dɪsˈpjuːt/ /ˈdɪs.pjuːt/ n
dispute
verbal controversy
dispute litige
argument, failure to agree

dispute /dɪsˈpjuːt/ /ˈdɪs.pjuːt/ v
argumenter
to oppose by argument or assertion, to controvert
argumenter discuter
to argue against
contester
to strive or contend about; to contest
résister
to struggle against; to resist
évaluer
to argue pro and con; to discuss

disqualification /dɪsˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/ /dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
disqualification
act of disqualifying

disqualify /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ v
disqualifier
make ineligible

disquietude /dɪˈskwaɪ.ɪ.tjud/ /dɪˈskwaɪ.ɪ.tjuːd/ /dɪˈskwaɪə.tjuːd/ /dɪˈskwaɪə.tud/ n
affres angoisse anxiété chagrin préoccupations souci
a state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety

disquisition /ˌdɪskwəˈzɪʃən/ /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ n
disquisition
lengthy, formal discourse

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ n
mépris
not paying attention or caring about

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
ignorer mépriser
to ignore

disrespect /dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/ n
irrespect
lack of respect

disrespectful [dɪsɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ] adj
irrespectueux
lacking respect

disrespectfully adv
irrespectueusement
in a disrespectful manner

disrobe /dɪsˈɹoʊb/ /dɪsˈɹəʊb/ v
déshabiller dévêtir
undress oneself
undress someone or something

disrupt /dɪsˈɹʌpt/ /dɪzˈɹʊpt/ /dɪzˈɹʌpt/ v
déranger perturber
to throw into confusion or disorder
interrompre
to interrupt or impede something

disrupter n
perturbateur
someone or something that disrupts

disruption /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/ /dɪzˈɹʊpʃən/ /dɪzˈɹʌpʃən/ n
interruption rupture perturbation
interruption

disruptive /dɪsˈɹʌptɪv/ /dɪzˈɹʊptɪv/ /dɪzˈɹʌptɪv/ adj
dérangeant perturbant
causing disrupt or unrest

diss /dɪs/ v
diffamer insulter
to put someone down or show verbal disrespect

dissatisfaction /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ n
mécontentement insatisfaction
unhappiness or discontent

dissatisfied /dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/ adj
insatisfait
not satisfied (with the quality of something)
mécontent
feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment

dissect /daɪˈsɛkt/ /dɪˈsɛkt/ v
disséquer
to study a dead animal's anatomy by cutting it apart
to analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts

dissection /daɪˈsɛkʃən/ /dɪˈsɛkʃən/ n
dissection
the act of dissecting, of cutting a dead body apart

disseminate /dɪˈsɛmɪˌneɪt/ v
disséminer
transitive: to sow and scatter principles, etc. for propagation, like seed

dissemination /dɪˌsɛmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
dissémination
act of disseminating

disseminator n
propagateur
person who disseminates

dissension /dɪˈsɛnʃən/ n
dissension

dissent /dəˈsɛnt/ /dɪˈsɛnt/ n
dissidence
disagreement with the ideas of an authority

dissenter n
dissident dissidente
someone who dissents

dissertation /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/ n
dissertation
formal exposition of a subject

disservice /dɪ(s)ˈsɜːvɪs/ /dɪ(s)ˈsɝvɪs/ n
desservice mauvais service
service that results in harm

dissident /ˈdɪsɪdənt/ n
dissident dissidente
person who opposes the current political structure, group or laws

dissimilar /dɪˈsɪmɪlə(ɹ)/ adj
dissemblable différent
not similar

dissimilarity /dɪˌsɪmɪˈlæɹɪti/ n
dissimilitude
lack of similarity in appearance to something else

dissimilate /dɪˈsɪmɪleɪt/ v
différentier dissimiler distinguer
make dissimilar

dissimilation /ˌdɪsɪmɪˈleɪʃən/ n
dissimilation
(phonology) A phenomenon whereby similar consonant or vowel sounds in a word become less similar

dissimulation n
dissimulation
the act of concealing the truth

dissipate /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/ v
dissiper

dissipation /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ n
débauche
dissolute way of life

dissociate /dɪˈsoʊ.si.eɪt/ /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /dɪˈsəʊ.si.eɪt/ /dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
dissocier
(transitive) to make unrelated

dissociative identity disorder n
trouble dissociatif de l'identité
mental disorder characterized by personality states

dissolution /ˌdɪsəˈl(j)uːʃən/ /ˌdɪsəˈluʃən/ n
dissolution
termination of an organized body or legislative assembly
dissolving, or going into solution

dissolve /dɪˈzɑlv/ /dɪˈzɒlv/ v
annuler dissoudre rompre supprimer
dissoudre
transitive: to disintegrate into a solution by immersion
transitive: to terminate a union of multiple members actively
intransitive: to be disintegrated into a solution by immersion
intransitive: to resolve itself as by dissolution
transitive: to disperse a group

dissolvent adj
dissoluble

dissonance /ˈdɪsənəns/ /ˈdɪsənɪns/ n
dissonance
conflicting notes that are not overtones of the note or chord sounding

dissonate /dɪsəneɪt/ v
dissoner
to be dissonant

dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/ v
dissuader
convince not to try or do

dissuasion /dɪˈsweɪʒən/ n
dissuasion
act or dissuading

distaff /ˈdɪstæf/ /ˈdɪstɑːf/ n
quenouille
device to which fibres are attached for temporary storage
part of a spinning wheel

distal /ˈdɪs.təl/ adj
distal
remote from the point of attachment or origin

distal phalange n
phalangette
bone

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ /ˈdɪs.tɪns/ n
distance
amount of space between two points

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ /ˈdɪs.tɪns/ v
éloigner s'éloigner
move away

distance learning n
formation à distance
education obtained remotely

distant /ˈdɪstənt/ adj
lointain éloigné distant
far off

distasteful /dɪsˈteɪstfəɫ/ adj
de mauvais goût
offensive
désagréable déplaisant
unpleasant

distavorous adj
distavore

distend /dɪˈstɛnd/ v
distendre
to extend or expand

distich /ˈdɪstɪk/ n
distique
a two line stanza making complete sense

distichous /ˈdɪstɪkəs/ adj
distique
arranged in two rows on each side of an axis

distil /dəˈstɪl/ /dɪˈstɪl/ v
distiller
to heat (a substance, usually a liquid) so that a vapour is produced, and then to cool the vapour so that it condenses back into a liquid; to subject to distillation

distillable adj
distillable
Capable of being distilled

distillation /dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ n
distillation
separation of a substance

distilled water n
eau distillée
water that has been purified by distillation

distiller n
alambic
an apparatus that distills, a condenser, a still

distillery /dɪˈstɪləɹi/ n
distillerie
a place where distillation takes place

distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ adj
distinct
different from one another
distinct intelligible
very clear
reconnaissable
noticeably different

distinction /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ n
distinction différence
that which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination

distinctive /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/ adj
distinctif
distinguishing

distinctly /dɪsˈtɪŋktli/ adv
distinctement
in a distinct manner

distingue /dɪstæŋˈɡeɪ/ /dɪsˈtæŋɡeɪ/ adj
distingué
fashionably distinguished or elegant

distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
distinguer
to make oneself noticeably different
to see someone or something clearly or distinctly
distinguer différencier
to see someone or something as different from others

distinguishability n
distinguabilité
the state of being distinguishable

distinguishable /dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩/ adj
distinguable distinguible
able, or easily able to be distinguished

distinguished /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ adj
distingué
having a dignified appearance or demeanor
celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious

distinguishing adj
distinctif
that serves to distinguish

distort /dɪˈstɔɹt/ /dɪˈstɔːt/ v
déformer
to give false account of
déformer distordre
to bring something out of shape

distorting mirror n
miroir déformant
a curved mirror, often using convex and concave sections to achieve a distorted effect; a popular attraction at carnivals and fairs

distortion /dɪsˈtɔːʃən/ n
aberration corruption déformation
distorsion
act of distorting
effect used in music
result of distorting
noise

distract /dɪsˈtɹækt/ v
distraire
To divert the attention of

distracter n
fausse réponse mauvaise réponse
incorrect answer

distraction /dɪsˈtɹækʃən/ n
distraction
something that distracts
the process of being distracted
folie
mental disorder

distraint n
saisie mobilière saisie-arrêt saisie-exécution
right of a landlord to seize the property of a tenant

distrait /dɪˈstɹeɪ/ /ˈdɪstɹeɪ/ adj
distrait distraite
absent-minded

distraught /dɪsˈtɹɔːt/ adj
affolé désemparé perturbé égaré éperdu
deeply hurt, saddened, or worried

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ n
détresse
serious danger
(cause of) discomfort
medicine, psychology: state of maladaptive stress

distress signal n
signal de détresse
emergency signal

distressed /dɪˈstɹɛst/ adj
accablé en détresse
anxious or uneasy

distribute /dɪˈstɹɪbjut/ /dɪˈstɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈdɪstɹɪbjuːt/ v
distribuer
to supply to retail outlets
to deliver or pass out
to divide into portions and dispense
répartir
to apportion
to classify or separate into categories
répartir distribuer
to scatter or spread

distributed ledger n
registre partagé
consensus

distribution /ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ n
distribution
statistics: set of relative likelihoods
act of distribution or being distributed
the result of distributing; arrangement
process by which goods get to final consumers
apportionment by law of funds, property
frequency of occurrence or extent of existence

distribution center n
centre de distribution

distributive /dɪsˈtɹɪbjʊtɪv/ adj
distributif
math: property of functions

distributivity n
distributivité
fact of being distributive

distributor n
delco
device that distributes current to the spark plugs

district /ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ n
district
administrative division
district région

district heating n
chaleur à distance
system

distro /ˈdɪstɹoʊ/ /ˈdɪstɹəʊ/ n
distri distrib distro
set of software components

distrust /dɪsˈtɹʊst/ /dɪsˈtɹʌst/ n
méfiance défiance
lack of trust or confidence

distrust /dɪsˈtɹʊst/ /dɪsˈtɹʌst/ v
se méfier
to put no trust in

distrustful adj
méfiant suspicieux
marked by distrust; doubtful; suspicious

disturb /dɪˈstɜːb/ /dɪˈstɝb/ v
déranger gêner perturber
confuse or irritate
déranger perturber
have negative emotional impact

disturbance /dɪˈstɜːbn̩s/ /dɪˈstɝbn̩s/ n
tapage trouble
act of disturbing, being disturbed

disturbing /dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/ adj
dérangeant perturbant
causing distress or worry

disturbingly adv
de façon troublante étrangement

disulfide bond n
pont disulfure
covalent bond between two sulfur atoms, formed by the reaction of two thiol groups

disunity /dɪsˈjuːnɪti/ n
désunion
lack of unity or cohesion

disused /ˌdɪsˈjuːzd/ adj
désuet
no longer in use

disyllabic /ˌdaɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌdɑɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
dissyllabique bisyllabique
comprising two syllables

dit /dɪt/ n
ti
spoken representation of a dot in radio and telegraph Morse code

ditch /dɪt͡ʃ/ n
fossé rigole tranchée
trench

ditch /dɪt͡ʃ/ v
abandonner débarrasser laisser tomber larguer
to abandon
faire l'école buissonnière sécher
to play hookey

ditetrahedral adj
ditétraédral ditétraédrique

ditheism n
dithéisme
belief in two gods

dither /ˈdɪðə/ /ˈdɪðɚ/ v
être incertain être indécis
to be uncertain unable to make a decision

dithyramb /ˈdɪθ.ɪ.ɹæm/ n
dithyrambe
a choral hymn sung in ancient Athens in honor of the god Dionysus
a poem or oration in the same style

ditransitive adj
bitransitif
having both a direct and indirect object

dittander [dɪˈtændə] n
grande passerage
Lepidium latifolium

dittany /ˈdɪtəni/ n
dictame
dittany of Crete

ditto /ˈdɪtoʊ/ /ˈdɪtəʊ/ [ˈdɪɾoʊ] n
dito
dito idem
the aforesaid

ditty /ˈdɪti/ n
chansonnette
a short verse or tune

ditzy /ˈdɪtsi/ adj
sot
silly or scatterbrained

diuresis /ˌdaɪjʊˈɹiːsɪs/ n
diurèse
excessive production of urine

diuretic /daɪ(j)əˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
diurétique
increasing urination

diuretic /daɪ(j)əˈɹɛtɪk/ n
diurétique
drug

diurnal /daɪˈɜːnəl/ /daɪˈɝ.nəl/ adj
diurne
happening during daylight; primarily active during the day
botany; of flowers open or releasing perfume during the day
journalier
having a daily cycle
journalier quotidien
done once every day

diva /ˈdiːvə/ n
diva
female celebrity
person who considers herself much more important than others

divan /dɪˈvæn/ /ˈdaɪ.væn/ n
divan
council
divan canapé
sofa

dive /daɪv/ n
bouge boui-boui gargote
seedy bar
chiqué comédie
deliberate fall after a challenge
piqué
aerial descend with the nose pointed down
plongeon
a jump into water
plongée
a decline
a swim under water

dive /daɪv/ v
chiquer jouer la comédie
sports: imitate a foul
plonger
to jump into water
to descend
plonger nager
to swim under water
se plonger
undertake enthusiastically

dive bomber n
bombardier en piqué
type of military aircraft

diver /ˈdaɪ̯vəɹ/ n
plongeur plongeuse
someone who dives

diverge /daɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /daɪˈvɝd͡ʒ/ /dɑɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvɝd͡ʒ/ v
diverger
to have no limit
to run apart

divergence /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ /dɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ n
divergence
mathematical operator
the degree of divergence

diverse /daɪ.ˈvɝs/ /daɪˈvɜːs/ /dɪ.ˈvɝs/ /ˈdaɪ.ˌvɝs/ adj
différent
different
divers
various
diversifié
composed of people with a variety of different demographic characteristics

diversification /daɪˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /daɪˌvɝsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /dɪˌvɝsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
diversification
act of diversifying

diversify /daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.faɪ/ /daɪˈvɝ.sə.faɪ/ /dɪˈvɜː.sɪ.faɪ/ /dɪˈvɝ.sə.faɪ/ v
diversifier
to make diverse

diversion /daɪˈvɜːʃən/ /daɪˈvɜːʒən/ /daɪˈvɝʒən/ /dɪˈvɝʒən/ n
diversion
tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action
déviation
A detour, such as during road construction

diversity /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ /dɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ n
diversité
quality of being diverse; difference

divert /daɪˈvɜːt/ /daɪˈvɝt/ /dɪˈvɝt/ v
divertir
entertain
dévier
turn aside

diverticulosis n
diverticulose
pathological condition

divertimento /dəˌvɝtəˈmɛntoʊ/ /dɪˌvɜːtɪˈmɛntəʊ/ n
divertimento
eighteenth-century composition in several short movements

divestment /daɪˈvɛstmənt/ n
liquidation désinvestissement
sale of some kind of asset

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ n
fossé
large chasm, gorge or ravine between two areas of land

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ v
diviser
calculate quotient
separate into two or more parts
of a cell
diviser fendre
split into two or more parts
partager diviser
divide up; share by dividing

divide and conquer v
diviser pour mieux régner
Divide and conquer

divide and rule v
diviser pour régner
Divide and conquer

dividend /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/ n
dividende
finance: a payment of money by a company to its shareholders
arithmetic: a number or expression

divider /dɪˈvaɪdə(ɹ)/ n
intercalaire séparateur
object that separates
terre-plein
median of a highway

divination /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/ n
divination
act of divining

divinatory /dɪˈvɪnətɹi/ adj
divinatoire
Pertaining to divination

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ adj
divin divine
of or pertaining to a god
beautiful, heavenly
of superhuman or surpassing excellence

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ v
deviner
guess (something)
prédire
foretell (something)

divine law n
droit divin

diving /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/ adj
plongeant plongeur
that or who dives or dive

diving /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/ n
plongement plongeon
action of the verb "to dive"
plongeon
sport of jumping head first into water
plongée sous-marine
practice of swimming underwater

diving bell n
cloche de plongée
airtight chamber used by divers

diving bell spider n
argyronète
spider

diving header n
tête plongeante
ball

diving mask n
masque de plongée
mask worn while diving

diving suit n
combinaison de plongée
garment or apparatus worn by a diver for protection from the underwater environment

divining rod n
baguette de sourcier baguette de coudrier baguette divinatoire
rod used for dowsing

divinity /dɪˈvɪnɪti/ n
divinité déité
godhood, state of being God or a god

divinization /ˌdɪvɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
divinisation
act or process of making divine

divisibility /dɪˈvɪzɪbɪlɪti/ n
divisibilité
property of being divisible

divisibility sequence n
suite à divisibilité
type of integer sequence

divisible [dɪˈvɪzɪbəɫ] adj
divisible
capable of being divided
of an integer, that when divided leaves no remainder

division /dɪˈvɪʒən/ n
division
arithmetic: process of dividing a number by another
arithmetic: calculation involving this process
act or process of dividing anything
large military unit
section of a large company
biology: taxonomic classification of plants

division of labour n
division du travail
separation of work

division ring n
anneau à division corps corps gauche corps non commutatif
algebraic concept

division sign n
signe de division
Symbol

divisive /dɪˈvaɪsɪv/ /dɪˈvɪsɪv/ /dɪˈvɪzɪv/ adj
clivant
having a quality that divides or separates

divisor /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zɚ/ n
diviseur
arithmetic: a number or expression

divo /ˈdiːvoʊ/ n
divo
A male diva

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ n
divorce
legal dissolution of a marriage
separation of connected things

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ v
divorcer
to legally dissolve a marriage
to end one's own marriage

divorced /dɪˈvɔː(ɹ)st/ adj
divorcé
having had one's marriage legally dissolved
legally dissolved

divorcee /-eɪ/ /dɪvɔɹˈsi/ /dɪvɔːˈsiː/ n
divorcé divorcée
a person divorced

divorcé /dɪvɔɹˈseɪ/ /dɪˈvɔːseɪ/ n
divorcé
a divorced man

divorcée /dɪvɔɹˈseɪ/ /dɪˈvɔːseɪ/ n
divorcée
a divorced woman

divot /ˈdɪvət/ n
divot
piece of turf

divulge /daɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ v
divulguer rendre public ébruiter
to make public

divvy /ˈdɪvi/ v
diviser partager
to divide into portions

dizygotic adj
dizygote
derived from two eggs that have been separately fertilized

dizziness n
vertige défaillance
state of being dizzy

dizzy /ˈdɪzi/ adj
avoir la tête qui tourne avoir le vertige
experiencing a sensation of whirling and being unbalanced
tête en l’air écervelé
empty-headed, scatterbrained or frivolous
vertigineux étourdissant
producing giddiness

dizzying adj
vertigineux
tending to make one dizzy

djembe /ˈd͡ʒɛmbeɪ/ n
djembé
a large drum played with the hands

djent /d͡ʒɛnt/ n
djent
A music genre

do /du/ /duː/ /də/ /dʉː/ /dʊ/ /d͡ʒ/ n
do
tonic of the C major scale

do /du/ /duː/ /də/ /dʉː/ /dʊ/ /d͡ʒ/ v
aller
be reasonable or acceptable
work, suffice
est-ce que
in questions
faire
perform, execute
have a purpose
cook
referring to an earlier verb (}})
se débrouiller
fare
se faire
slang: have sex with

do as I say and not as I do v
fais ce que je dis, pas ce que je fais faites ce que je dis, pas ce que je fais

do away with v
en finir (avec)
abolish; put an end to

do business v
faire des affaires
be engaged in business

do cartwheels v
être fou de joie
to be extremely happy

do good v
faire bien de
contribute positively

do in v
claquer crever
to exhaust, to tire out
tuer
to kill or end

do it tough v
être dans la dèche être dans la mouise être dans le pétrin
be in a desperate situation

do it yourself n
bricolage
practice of doing home improvements and maintenance oneself

do justice v
faire honneur
enjoy to the full
rendre justice
allow to be apprehended in its full scope

do not disturb phraseologicalUnit
ne pas déranger
do not disturb

do not enter phraseologicalUnit
défense d'entrer entrée interdite

do one's bit v
apporter sa pierre à l'édifice faire sa part faire sa part du boulot
to make an individual contribution toward an overall effort

do one's own thing v
faire son truc
do what one considers best

do one's sums v
faire ses comptes

do someone's head in v
prendre la tête
irritate, disturb

do the dishes v
faire la vaisselle faire la plonge
to wash up dishes

do the impossible v
faire l'impossible

do the laundry v
faire la lessive laver
to wash the laundry

do the math v
se rendre à l'évidence
to figure it out yourself

do the right thing v
bien faire faire ce [[qu']]il fallait faire ce [[qu']]il faut faire la bonne chose
act ethically

do the trick v
faire l'affaire
to work

do time v
faire de la prison
colloquial: to spend time in prison

do unto others as you would have them do unto you proverb
traite les autres comme tu voudrais être traité
One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself

do what interjection
de quoi?
(expressing surprise or lack of comprehension)

do without v
se passer de
manage

do you accept American dollars phraseologicalUnit
acceptez-vous les dollars américains
do you accept American dollars?

do you accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
acceptez-vous les cartes de crédit ?
do you accept credit cards?

do you believe in God phraseologicalUnit
crois-tu en dieu ? croyez-vous en Dieu ?
do you believe in God?

do you come here often phraseologicalUnit
venez-vous souvent ici
do you come here often?

do you have Wi-Fi phraseologicalUnit
Est-ce que tu as Wi-Fi? Est-ce que vous avez Wi-Fi?
do you have Wi-Fi?

do you have a boyfriend phraseologicalUnit
as-tu un petit-ami ?
do you have a boyfriend?

do you have a girlfriend phraseologicalUnit
as-tu une petite-amie
do you have a girlfriend?

do you have a menu in English phraseologicalUnit
avez-vous un menu en anglais est-ce que vous avez un menu en anglais
phrase

do you have any brothers or sisters phraseologicalUnit
as-tu des frères et sœurs ? avez-vous des frères et sœurs ?
do you have any siblings?

do you have any pets phraseologicalUnit
avez-vous des animaux de compagnie ?
do you have pets?

do you have children phraseologicalUnit
as-tu des enfants ? avez-vous des enfants ?
do you have children?

do you know phraseologicalUnit
est-ce que vous savez ? sais-tu ? savez-vous ?
do you know? (of knowledge)

do you love me phraseologicalUnit
est-ce que tu m'aimes ? est-ce que vous m'aimez ?
do you love me?

do you need help phraseologicalUnit
as-tu besoin d'aide? avez-vous besoin d'aide?
do you need help?

do you speak English phraseologicalUnit
parles-tu anglais&nbsp;? parlez-vous anglais&nbsp;? tu parles anglais&nbsp;? vous parlez anglais&nbsp;?
do you speak English? (English specifically)
parles-tu français parlez-vous français
do you speak...? (fill with the name of the current foreign language)

do you think you can walk phraseologicalUnit
peux-tu marcher ? pouvez-vous marcher ?
do you think you can walk?

do-goodism n
bonnisme
action of a do-gooder

dob in v
balancer
to betray someone by informing on them

dobbin /ˈdɒbɪn/ n
carne
old broken-down horse

dobra /ˈdɒbɹə/ /ˈdəʊbɹə/ n
dobra
official currency of São Tomé and Príncipe

doc /dɑk/ /dɒk/ n
toubib
doctor (informal)

docile /ˈdɑ.saɪl/ /ˈdɑ.səl/ /ˈdəʊ.saɪl/ adj
docile
yielding to control

docility n
docilité
the quality of being docile

docimastically adv
docimastiquement

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ n
bardane
burdock
parelle patience
any plant in genus Rumex
darse dock
body of water between two piers or wharves
fixed structure to which a vessel is secured
socle
device designed as a base for holding a connected portable appliance
banc des accusés
part of a courtroom where the accused sits

docking n
amarrage
process of connecting one spacecraft to another
securing of a vessel to the quayside with cables
caudectomie
process of cutting off or trimming the tail or ears of an animal

docking station n
station d'accueil
piece of hardware

dockworker n
docker
worker at a dock

dockyard n
chantier naval
ship repair place

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɔktə/ n
docteur docteure doctoresse docteuse
person who has attained a doctorate

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɔktə/ v
falsifier
alter or make obscure, in order to deceive

doctor's office n
pratique
clinic of a doctor

doctoral thesis n
thèse (de doctorat)
dissertation

doctorate /ˈdɑk.tɚ.eɪt/ /ˈdɑk.tɚ.ət/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹɪt/ n
doctorat
highest degree awarded by a university faculty

doctrinal /dɑkˈtɹaɪnəl/ /dɒkˈtɹaɪnəl/ /ˈdɑktɹɪnəl/ /ˈdɒktɹɪnəl/ adj
doctrinal
of or relating to a doctrine

doctrinally adv
doctrinalement
in a doctrinal manner

doctrine /ˈdɑk.tɹɪn/ /ˈdɒk.tɹɪn/ n
doctrine
body of beliefs or teachings
belief

doctype n
doctype

docudrama n
docudrame docufiction
drama that combines elements of documentary and drama

docufiction n
docufiction
combination of documentary and fiction

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ n
document écrit
original or official paper

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ v
documenter
to record in documents

documentary /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/ adj
documentaire
of, related to or based on documents/that serves to document something

documentary /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/ n
documentaire
programme or publication of fact
documentaire film documentaire
documentary film

documentary hypothesis pn
hypothèse documentaire
literary-critical theory about the Penteteuch

documentation /ˌdɑkjəmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɒkjʊmənˈteɪʃən/ n
documentation
documents that explain the operation of a particular machine or software program

docuseries n
docu-série docusérie
a documentary presented as a series

dodder /ˈdɑdɚ/ /ˈdɒdə/ n
cuscute
parasitic plant (of about 100-170 species) of the genus Cuscuta

dodecadodecahedron /ˌdoʊdɛkəˈˌdoʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌdəʊdɪkəˈˌdəʊdɪkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
dodécadodécaèdre
geometry

dodecagon n
dodécagone
geometry

dodecagram n
dodécagramme
Twelve-pointed star

dodecahedron /doʊˌdɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdoʊ.dɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdəʊ.dɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdəʊ.dɪk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ n
dodécaèdre
a polyhedron with 12 faces

dodecaphonic adj
dodécaphonique
of or pertaining to dodecaphony

dodecaphonist n
dodécaphoniste
proponent of dodecaphony

dodge /dɑd͡ʒ/ /dɒd͡ʒ/ v
contourner esquiver éviter
to avoid by moving out of the way
esquiver éluder
to avoid; to sidestep

dodge a bullet /dɔd͡ʒ ə ˈbʊl.ɪt/ v
l’échapper belle
have a narrow escape

dodgeball n
balle aux prisonniers ballon-chasseur
a sport

dodgy /ˈdɒd͡ʒ.i/ adj
craignos périlleux risqué
risky
louche
weird
malhonnête croche
dishonest
pas fiable suspect
unsound and unreliable

dodo /ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/ /ˈdəʊdəʊ/ n
dodo dronte
Raphus cucullatus
fossile
old-fashioned person or institution

doe /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ n
biche
female deer
chevrette
female roe deer
chèvre
female goat
daine
female fallow deer
hase
female hare
lapine
female rabbit

doe eyes n
yeux doux
large seductive eyes

doer /ˈduː.ə/ /ˈduː.ɚ/ n
faiseur faiseuse
someone who does

does anyone here speak English phraseologicalUnit
est-ce qu'il y a quelqu'un ici qui parle anglais
does anyone here speak English?

doff /dɑf/ /dɒf/ /dɔf/ v
enlever oster
to remove or take off (something such as clothing)

dog /dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/ n
chien
morally reprehensible person
chien chien mâle
male canine
chien chienne
animal
thon
dull, unattractive girl or woman

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

dog cart /ˈdɒɡkɑːt/ n
charrette anglaise
two wheeled horse-drawn carriage
voiture à chien
cart drawn by a dog

dog collar n
collier
collar for a dog

dog days /ˈdɒɡ deɪz/ /ˈdɔɡ deɪz/ n
canicule
the days between early July and early September
unpleasantly hot days

dog eat dog /dɒɡ iːt dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ it dɔɡ/ adj
loi de la jungle
harsh and ruthless

dog food n
nourriture pour chien
food eaten by dogs

dog in the manger n
Le Chien du jardinier
one who denies to others something that he or she cannot use

dog meat n
viande de chien
dog eaten as meat

dog rose n
rose sauvage églantine
a Rosa canina flower
rosier des chiens rosier sauvage églantier églantier des chiens
the species Rosa canina

dog shit n
merde de chien
fecal matter produced by a dog

dog whelk n
pilau pourpre
Nucella lapillus

dog's life n
vie de chien vie de galérien
miserable life
vivre comme un coq en pâte
pampered life

dog-ear /ˈdɑɡ-/ /ˈdɒɡɪə/ /ˈdɔɡˌɪ(ə)ɹ/ n
corne
folded corner of the page of a book or other publication

dog-ear /ˈdɑɡ-/ /ˈdɒɡɪə/ /ˈdɔɡˌɪ(ə)ɹ/ v
corner
to fold (the corner of the page of a book or other publication)

dog-eared /ˈdɑɡ-/ /ˈdɒɡɪəd/ /ˈdɔɡˌɪ(ə)ɹd/ adj
corné
of a page in a book or other publication: having its corner folded down, either due to having been read many times, or intentionally as a sort of bookmark
écorné
ragged, worn-out; hackneyed, tired

dogbane n
apocyn
Apocynum

doge /doʊd͡ʒ/ /doʊʒ/ /dəʊdʒ/ /dəʊʒ/ /ˈdoʊ.d͡ʒeɪ/ /ˈdəʊ.dʒeɪ/ n
doge
chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa

dogfight n
combat aérien
fight between military aircraft
combat de chiens
fight between dogs

dogged /ˈdɒɡɪd/ /ˈdɔɡɪd/ adj
obstiné opiniâtre tenace
stubbornly persevering, steadfast

doggerel /ˈdɒɡəɹəl/ n
vers de mirliton
comic or humorous verse

doggone /ˈdɑɡ.ɑn/ /ˈdɒɡ.ɒn/ adj
sacré

doggy /ˈdɑɡ.i/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ n
toutou chienchien
a dog, especially a small one

doggy style /ˈdɑɡ.i staɪl/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ adv
en levrette
in a position

doggy style /ˈdɑɡ.i staɪl/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ n
levrette
position for such intercourse

dogma /ˈdɑɡ.mə/ /ˈdɒɡ.mə/ /ˈdɔɡ.mə/ n
dogme
authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion
doctrine

dogmatic /dɑɡˈmæt.ɪk/ /dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk/ /dɔɡˈmæt.ɪk/ [dɑɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] [dɔɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˈdɔɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] adj
dogmatique
asserting beliefs in an arrogant way

dogmatically adv
dogmatiquement
in a dogmatic manner

dogmatism n
dogmatisme
arrogance in stating opinion

dogmatist n
dogmatiste
stubborn, assertive, opinionated person

dogsbody /ˈdɑɡz.bɑ.di/ /ˈdɒɡz.bɒ.dɪ/ /ˈdɔɡz.bɑ.di/ n
larbin petite main
Person who does menial work

dogsitter n
promeneur de chien dogsitter promeneuse de chien
one who takes care of dogs when the owner is absent

dogsled n
traîneau à chien
sled pulled by dogs

dogwood /ˈdɒɡwʊd/ n
cornouiller
tree or shrub of the genus Cornus

doily /ˈdɔɪli/ n
napperon
ornamental piece

dojo /ˈdoʊˌd͡ʒoʊ/ /ˈdəʊdʒəʊ/ [ˈdoʊ̯ˌd͡ʒoʊ̯] [ˈdəʊ̯d͡ʒəʊ̯] n
dojo
(martial arts) training facility

dolabriform adj
dolabriforme
shaped like the head of an axe or hatchet

dolce far niente /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnteɪ/ /ˌdoʊltʃi ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnti/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˌfɑː nɪˈɛnteɪ/ n
farniente
enjoyment of idleness

dolce vita /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˈvitə/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˈviːtə/ n
dolce vita
life of self-indulgence and luxury

doldrums /ˈdɑldɹəmz/ /ˈdɒldɹəmz/ n
Pot-au-Noir
part of the ocean near the equator

dole /dol/ /dɔʊl/ /dəʊl/ n
assedics
unemployment benefit

dole out v
distribuer
to distribute in small quantities

dolerite /ˈdɑl.əˌɹaɪt/ /ˈdɒl.əˌɹaɪt/ n
diabase diorte dolérite
rock

doleritic adj
doléritique
of dolerite

dolichocephaly n
dolichocéphalie dolichocrânie
quality or condition of being dolichocephalic

doll /dɑl/ /dɒl/ /dɔl/ [dɒːɫ] n
poupée
a toy in the form of a human

doll's house n
maison de poupée
miniature house for dolls

dollar /ˈdoː.lə/ /ˈdɑ.lɚ/ /ˈdɒl.ə/ /ˈdɔ.lɚ/ /ˈdɔː.lə/ n
dollar
designation for specific currency

dollar sign n
signe du dollar
punctuation symbol $

dollarization /dɑlɝɪˈzeɪ̯ʃɪn/ n
dollarisation
the process of a country adopting the US dollar as its primary currency

dollarize v
dollariser
to undergo dollarization

dollop /ˈdɑləp/ /ˈdɒləp/ n
motte
considerable lump

dolly zoom n
travelling contrarié
in-camera effect

dolman /ˈdoʊlmən/ /ˈdɒlmən/ n
dolman
hussar's jacket
woman's garment with wide sleeves

dolmen /ˈdoʊl.mən/ /ˈdɑl.mən/ /ˈdɒl.mɛn/ n
dolmen
tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones

dolostone n
dolomie
rock made mainly of dolomite

dolour /ˈdoʊlɚ/ /ˈdɒlə/ /ˈdəʊlə/ n
douleur deuil
anguish, grief, misery, or sorrow

dolphin /ˈdɑlf.ɪn/ /ˈdɒlf.ɪn/ [ˈdɑl̥fɪn] [ˈdɒl̥fɪn] n
dauphin
aquatic mammal
duc-d'Albe
maritime structure

dolphinarium /dɑl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ /dɒl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ n
delphinarium

dolt /doʊlt/ /dɒlt/ /dɔʊlt/ /dəʊlt/ n
imbécile
a stupid person; a blockhead or dullard

dom n
dominateur dominatrice
person who dominates in BDSM practices

domain /doʊˈmeɪn/ /dəʊˈmeɪn/ /dəˈmeɪn/ n
domaine
DNS domain name
geographic area owned or controlled by a single person or organization
a field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise
folded section of a protein
(taxonomy) highest-level grouping of organisms
collection of computers
collection of information
domaine domaine de définition
(mathematics) the set on which a function is defined

domain-specific language n
langage dédié
language dedicated to a particular problem domain

domanial adj
domanial

domaniality n
domanialité

dome /dəʊm/ n
dôme coupole
architectural element

domestic /-stək/ /dəˈmes.tɪk/ /dəˈmɛs.tɪk/ adj
domestique
of or relating to the home
(of a domesticated animal) kept by someone
domestique conjugal familial
of or relating to activities normally associated with the home, wherever they actually occur
intérieur national intestin
internal to a specific country

domestic cat n
chat domestique
domesticated cat

domestic debt n
dette intérieure dette nationale dette publique
debt owed to creditors resident in the same country as debtor

domestic policy n
politique intérieure
government's policy

domestic sheep n
mouton domestique
Ovis aries

domestic violence n
violence conjugale
violence committed in a domestic setting

domesticate /-kɪt/ /-stə-/ /dəˈmɛ.stɪ.keɪt/ /dəˈmɛ.stɪ.kət/ v
domestiquer
(transitive) to adapt to live with humans
to make domestic
(intransitive) to adapt to live with humans
to make fit for domestic life

domesticated adj
domestiqué
selectively bred to live with or around humans

domestication n
domestication
The act of domesticating the action of taming

domestique /dəˌmɛˈstik/ /ˌdɒ-/ /ˌdə(ʊ)mɛˈstiːk/ n
équipier équipière
cyclist on a cycle racing team whose role is to assist the team’s designated leaders, even if at the expense of their own individual performance

domicile /ˈdɑ.mɪ.saɪl/ /ˈdɑ.mɪ.sɪl/ /ˈdɒm.ɪ.saɪl/ n
domicile
home or residence

dominance /ˈdɑmɪnəns/ /ˈdɒmɪnəns/ /ˈdɔmɪnəns/ n
autorité dominance
being in a position over others
dominance
property of a gene
superior development or preference for one side of the body or for one of a pair of organs
domination dominance
state of being dominant

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ adj
dominant
predominant, common
ruling, governing

dominate /ˈdɑːmənət/ /ˈdɒmənət/ n
dominat
late period of the Roman Empire

dominate /ˈdɑ.məˌneɪt/ /ˈdɒm.əˌneɪt/ /ˈdɔm.əˌnæɪt/ v
dominer
to govern, rule or control by superior authority or power

domination /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/ /ˌdɒməˈneɪʃən/ n
domination
act of dominating

dominatrix /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪtɹɪks/ n
domina dominatrice
A dominant female in sadomasochistic practices
dominatrice
A dominating woman; a female dominator

domineering adj
dominateur
overbearing, dictatorial or authoritarian

dominical /dəʊ-/ /dəˈmɪnək(ə)l/ /dəˈmɪnɪk(ə)l/ adj
dominical
of or pertaining to Sunday

dominion /doʊˈmɪnjən/ /dəˈmɪnjən/ n
domination
power or the use of power; sovereignty over something

domino effect n
effet domino
chain of events

dominoes /ˈdɑmɪnoʊz/ /ˈdɒmɪnəʊz/ n
dominos
game

domotics n
domotique
technology

don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ v
enfiler mettre revêtir
put on clothes

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
il ne faut pas vendre la peau de l'ours avant de l'avoir tué
one should not depend upon a favorable outcome to one's plans until it is certain to occur

don't look a gift horse in the mouth proverb
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
a phrase referring to unappreciatively questioning of a gift or handout too closely

don't mention it phraseologicalUnit
de rien il n'y a pas de quoi pas de quoi
it is too trivial to warrant thanks

don't put all your eggs in one basket proverb
il ne faut pas mettre tous ses œufs dans le même panier
do not dedicate all your resources to one project

don't shoot the messenger proverb
ce n’est pas en cassant le thermomètre qu’on fait tomber la fièvre ne tirez pas sur le messager ne tuez pas le messager
the bearer of bad news should not be held accountable for the bad news

don't try to teach grandma how to suck eggs proverb
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 teach an expert

don't worry phraseologicalUnit
inquiéter t'inquiète
indicates to the interlocutor not to worry about something

donate /doʊˈneɪt/ /dəʊˈneɪt/ /dəˈneɪt/ /ˈdoʊˌneɪt/ v
donner
to give away something of value

donatee n
donataire
one who receives a donation

donation /doʊˈneɪʃən/ /dəʊˈneɪʃən/ n
don donation
a voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause

donator n
donateur donatrice
one who donates

done /dʌn/ [dɐn] [dʊn] adj
fini
In a state of having completed or finished an activity
mort
being exhausted or fully spent
prêt cuit fait terminé
(of food) ready, fully cooked

done /dʌn/ [dɐn] [dʊn] interjection
fini
expresses that a task has been completed

doner kebab /ˈdɒn.ə(ɹ) kəˌbæb/ /ˌdoʊ.nɚ kɪˈbɑb/ n
döner kebab doner kebab sandwich grec
Turkish dish of grilled meat served with pita

dong /dɑŋ/ /dɒŋ/ /dɔŋ/ n
dong
currency of Vietnam

dongle /ˈdɑŋɡl̩/ /ˈdɒŋɡl̩/ n
clé électronique dongle
A hardware device utilized by a specific application for purposes of copy protection

donkey /ˈdɑŋki/ /ˈdɒŋki/ /ˈdɔŋki/ /ˈdʌŋki/ n
âne
a domestic animal
a fool
a stubborn person

donor /ˈdoʊnɚ/ /ˈdəʊnə/ n
donneur donateur
one who donates

doodle /ˈdud(ə)l/ /ˈduːdl̩/ n
gribouillis griffonnage
small mindless sketch
zizi
penis

doodle /ˈdud(ə)l/ /ˈduːdl̩/ v
griffonner gribouiller
to draw or scribble aimlessly

doofus /ˈduːfəs/ n
andouille
person with poor judgement and taste

doohickey /ˈduhɪki/ n
machin truc
a thing

doom /duːm/ n
mort
death
perte ruine
undesirable fate

doom /duːm/ v
condamner
to condemn

doomed /duːmd/ adj
condamné
certain to suffer death, failure, or a similarly negative outcome

doomsayer /ˈdumˌseɪ.ɚ/ /ˈduːmˌseɪ.ə/ n
apocalyptique catastrophiste
one who predicts doom

doomsday /ˈduːmz.deɪ/ n
jour du Jugement dernier
jugement dernier jour du Jugement dernier
day when God is expected to judge the world

door /do(ː)ɹ/ /doə/ /doɹ/ /doʊ/ /dɔː/ n
porte huis portière
portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle

door /do(ː)ɹ/ /doə/ /doɹ/ /doʊ/ /dɔː/ v
emportiérer
to cause a collision by opening the door of a vehicle in front of an oncoming cyclist or pedestrian

door chain n
chaîne de porte chaîne de sûreté
a device that allows a door to be partially opened from the inside

door frame /ˈdɔɹ ˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈdɔː ˌfɹeɪm/ n
encadrement de porte
frame into which a door is fitted

door handle n
poignée clenche
mechanism used to open or close a door

door opener n
ouvre-porte
literal sense

door to door adv
porte à porte
from one household or business to the next
from ultimate origin to ultimate destination

door-to-door adj
porte-à-porte
going from house to house

doorbell /ˈdɔɹ.bɛl/ /ˈdɔː.bɛl/ n
sonnette
device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence

dooring n
emportiérage
event of crashing into opened car door

doorjamb n
jambage piédroit
upright post on either side of the door

doorkeeper n
portier concierge portière
person in charge of an entryway

doorknob /ˈdɔɹ.nɑb/ /ˈdɔː.nɒb/ n
bouton de porte clenche poignée de porte
circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of a door

doorknocker n
heurtoir
knocker mounted on a door

doorman n
portier
man who holds open the door at the entrance to a building

doormat /ˈdɔɹˌmæt/ /ˈdɔːˌmæt/ n
paillasson carpette
someone that is over-submissive to other's wishes
paillasson essuie-pieds
coarse mat that appears at the entrance to a house

doorsill n
barre de seuil
material at the threshold of a doorway

doorstep /ˈdɔː(ɹ)stɛp/ n
seuil
threshold of a doorway

doorstop n
brique pavé
large book
cale-porte
wedge used to keep a door open

doorway /ˈdo(ː)ɹweɪ/ /ˈdoəweɪ/ /ˈdɔɹweɪ/ /ˈdɔːweɪ/ n
embrasure de la porte
passage of a door

doorwoman n
portière
woman who holds open the door at the entrance to a building

dopamine /ˈdoʊ.pəˌmin/ /ˈdəʊ.pə.miːn/ n
dopamine
neurotransmitter

dopaminergic adj
dopaminergique
containing, involving or transmitting dopamine

dope [doʊp] [dəʊp] n
actus fraiches infos
slang: inside information
cirage cire glaçage patine sous-couche vernis
viscous liquid used to prepare a surface
cire vernis
aeronautics: varnish used to waterproof, strengthen, etc.
con idiot
slang: stupid person
dope drogue
slang: any narcotic
éponge
absorbent material used to hold a liquid

doping n
dopage
addition of small quantities of an element to a semiconductor
dopage doping
use of drugs to improve athletic performance

doppelganger /-ˌɡæŋə/ /-ˌɡæŋəɹ/ /ˈdɑp(ə)lˌɡɛŋəɹ/ /ˈdɒp(ə)lˌɡɛŋə/ n
jumeau maléfique
evil twin
sosie
remarkably similar double

dor /ˈdɔː(ɹ)/ n
géotrupe du fumier

dorama n
drama
Japanese TV drama

dorayaki n
dorayaki
Japanese confection

dormant /ˈdɔɹmənt/ /ˈdɔːmənt/ adj
dormant endormi inactif
inactive, asleep, suspended

dormant volcano n
volcan endormi
inactive volcano that may resume activity

dormer-window n
lucarne
upright window in a roof

dormition /dɔːˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ n
dormition
the death and assumption of the Virgin Mary

dormitory /ˈdɔɹmɪˌtɔɹi/ n
cité universitaire foyer résidence
building or part thereof
dortoir cellule
room for sleeping

dormouse /ˈdɔɹmaʊs/ /ˈdɔːmaʊs/ n
loir
rodent
A person who sleeps a great deal

dorsal /ˈdɔɹ.səl/ /ˈdɔː.sl̩/ /ˈdɔː.səl/ adj
dorsal
relating to the side in which the backbone is located

dorsal fin n
nageoire dorsale
fin on a marine animal's back

dorveille n
assoupissement
creative semi-conscious state

dory /ˈdɔːɹi/ n
doris
type of boat

dosage /ˈdəʊsɪd͡ʒ/ n
dosage
medication

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ n
dose
measured portion of medicine
quantity of an agent administered at any one time

dosh /dɒʃ/ n
fric pognon thune
slang: money

dosimeter n
dosimètre
device used to measure a dose

doss-house n
asile asile de nuit
sleeping-place for the homeless

dossard /ˈdɑsɑɹ/ /ˈdɒsɑː/ n
dossard
bib attached to the back of a cyclist’s shirt that carries the cyclist’s race number

dosseret n
dosseret
block of stone

dossier /-si.ɚ/ /ˈdɑ.si.eɪ/ /ˈdɑs.jeɪ/ /ˈdɒs.i.eɪ/ /ˈdɔ.si.eɪ/ /ˈdɔs.jeɪ/ n
dossier
collection of papers and/or other sources

dot /dɑt/ /dɒt/ /dɔt/ n
point
dot in URL's or email addresses
morse code symbol
punctuation mark
decimal point
small spot or mark

dot matrix /ˈdɑt ˌmætɹɪks/ /ˈdɒt ˌmeɪtɹɪks/ n
matricielle à aiguilles
two-dimensional array or pattern of dots

dot matrix printer n
imprimante matricielle
type of printer

dotage /ˈdoʊtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/ n
débilité sénile sénilité
senility

dotard /ˈdoʊ.tɑɹd/ /ˈdoʊ.tɚd/ /ˈdəʊ.təd/ n
radoteur
old person with impaired intellect

dotted line n
pointillé
line made up of dots or dashes

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] adj
double
made up of two matching or complementary elements
twice the quantity
having two aspects; ambiguous

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] n
double
a drink with double amount of alcohol
twice the number or size etc
doublon
redundant item for which an identical item already exists
sosie double
a person resembling or standing for another

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] v
doubler
(transitive) to multiply by two
(intransitive) to increase by 100%
bridge: to make a call that will double certain scoring points
to multiply the effect or strength of by two

double Dutch /dʌb.əl ˈdʌtʃ/ n
charabia
incomprehensible language

double English n
petit-canon
22-point type

double act n
duettistes duo comique
comic pairing

double acute accent n
double accent aigu
diacritical mark

double agent n
agent double

double articulation n
double articulation
property of speech

double back v
revenir sur ses pas

double bass /ˈdʌ.bl̩beɪs/ n
contrebasse
largest instrument of violin family

double bed n
lit double
a bed designed for two adults

double bridle n
bride
bridle

double chin n
double menton
a layer of fat under the chin

double cousin n
double-cousin
cousin who is related on both sides of a family

double dagger n
double obèle
the typographical sign ‡

double door n
porte à deux battants
a set of two adjoining doors that can be opened independently

double down v
doubler la mise
gambling

double entendre /dubl ɑ̃tɑ̃ːdɹ/ /dʌbəl ɒnˈtɒndɹə/ n
double sens sous-entendu équivoque
phrase with two meanings

double exposure n
surimpression
photograph

double factorial n
double factorielle
mathematics

double fault n
double faute
missing of both the first serve and second serve

double flat n
double bémol
music: an accidental that indicates that a note should be played a whole step lower

double glazing n
double vitrage
A system of insulated windows (and doors) having two parallel layers of glass separated by an air space

double grave accent n
double accent grave
a diacritical mark of two grave accents

double life /ˈdʌb(ə)l ˌlaɪf/ n
double vie
existence or life that has two aspects, particularly when one of them is regarded as embarrassing, immoral, or unlawful and thus kept hidden from a person's family, friends, and work colleagues

double or quits n
quitte ou double
a bet of the same value as the initial one

double penetration n
double pénétration
The simultaneous penetration of one or more orifices of one person by two other people

double pica n
Palestine
24-point type
gros-paragon
22-point type

double play n
double jeu
baseball etc.

double room n
chambre double
hotel room with two beds or one double bed

double sharp n
double dièse
music: an accidental that indicates that a note should be played a whole step higher

double sheet bend n
nœud d'écoute double
knot

double standard n
deux poids et deux mesures deux poids, deux mesures
the situation of groups one of which is excused from following a standard

double star n
étoile binaire étoile double
double star

double stop n
double corde

double whole note n
carrée
music: a note with twice the value of a whole note

double-barrelled shotgun n
fusil à deux coups fusil à double canon
type of shot-firing gun

double-blind adj
en double aveugle
describing a type of experiment

double-blind test n
étude en double aveugle
form of scientific testing

double-click n
double-clic
action or event of pushing mouse-button twice

double-click v
double-cliquer
to push a mouse-button twice

double-decker n
autobus à impériale bus à impériale
bus with two decks

double-decker bus n
autobus à impériale bus à impériale
bus that has two levels of seating

double-edged adj
à double tranchant
a blade that is sharp on both edges

double-edged sword n
arme à double tranchant
idiomatic

double-entry adj
en partie double
describing a method of bookkeeping

double-park v
en double file se garer en double file
to park a car next to a car already parked on the side of a street

double-sided adj
recto-verso
using or able to be used on both sides

double-u /ˈdʌbəljuː/ /ˌdʌb.əlˈjuː/ n
double vé
name of the letter W, w

doublespeak n
double discours double langage
language deliberately constructed to disguise or distort its actual meaning

doublet /ˈdʌblət/ n
doublet
pair of cognates in a language
doublon
pourpoint
article of men's clothing

doublethink n
doublepensée
the power of holding two contradictory beliefs

doubleton n
doublet
math: set of two elements

doubloon /dʌˈbluːn/ n
doublon
former Spanish gold coin

doubly /ˈdʌ.bəl.li/ /ˈdʌb.li/ adv
doublement
in a double manner

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ n
doute
disbelief or uncertainty (about something)

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ v
douter
to lack confidence in

doubter n
douteur

doubtful /ˈdaʊtfəl/ adj
douteux douteuse
subject to, or causing doubt

doubtfully adv
douteusement
doubtful manner

doubting Thomas n
Thomas l'incrédule
one who requires proof

doubtless /ˈdaʊ̯tləs/ /ˈdʌʊ̯tləs/ adv
sans aucun doute sans nul doute indubitablement
without question

douche /duːʃ/ n
douche douche vaginale
a jet or current of water or vapour directed upon some part of the body to benefit it medicinally
poire de lavement
a syringe

douche /duːʃ/ v
doucher
to use a douche

douchebag /ˈduːʃˌbæɡ/ n
con connard couille molle crétin enfoiré
slang: jerk, idiot

dough /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ /dʌf/ n
fric thune blé pognon flouze galette
money (slang)
pâte
mix of flour and other ingredients

dough scraper n
maryse
kitchen utensil for scraping

doughnut /ˈdoʊnət/ /ˈdoʊˌnʌt/ /ˈdəʊˌnʌt/ n
beignet donut
deep-fried piece of dough or batter

doula /ˈduːlə/ n
doula
person assisting a pregnant mother before, during or after childbirth

doum palm n
doum palmier doum d’Égypte
Hyphaene thebaica

dour /ˈdaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈdaʊə/ /ˈdaʊɚ/ /ˈdur/ /ˈdʊə/ /ˈdʊɹ/ adj
austère dur rigoriste rigoureux sévère
stern, harsh and forbidding
entêté inflexible obstiné rigide têtu
unyielding and obstinate
lugubre morose mélancolique taciturne
expressing gloom or melancholy

douse /daʊs/ v
immerger
plunge suddenly into water; duck; immerse

dove /dʌv/ n
colombe
politics: person favouring conciliation
colombe pigeon
bird of the family Columbidae

dove of peace n
colombe de la paix

dovecote /ˈdʌvkɑt/ /ˈdʌvkɒt/ n
colombier
house or box in which domestic pigeons breed

dovetail /ˈdʌvteɪl/ /ˈdʌvˌteɪl/ n
queue-d'aronde
type of joint where adjoining components are fastened by multiple tenons cut into wedge shapes resembling a dove’s tail, which interlock with mortises having corresponding shapes

dovetail /ˈdʌvteɪl/ /ˈdʌvˌteɪl/ v
assembler imbriquer
to unite (components) with a dovetail or similar joint
concorder coïncider s'imbriquer
to combine or fit (things) together well

dowager /ˈdaʊədʒə/ /ˈdaʊəd͡ʒɚ/ n
dame
lady of dignified bearing
douairière
widow

dowdy /ˈdaʊdi/ adj
vieux jeu
plain and unfashionable in style or dress

dowel /ˈdaʊəl/ n
cheville
piece of wood fitted into a surface
cheville goujon
a pin fitting into holes, partly in one piece and partly in the other to keep them in their position

dower /ˈdaʊ.əɹ/ [ˈdaʊ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈdaʊ.ɚ] n
dot
part of deceased's property
douaire
property given to wife at marriage

down /daʊn/ adj
HS hors-service
inoperable; out of service
dépressif
depressed

down /daʊn/ adv
couché descendez descends
sentence substitute for "get down"
en bas à bas
from a high to a low position, downwards
sud
to the south

down /daʊn/ n
duvet
soft, immature feathers
soft hair of the face

down /daʊn/ v
faire cul sec
to drink or swallow
laisser tomber
to drop

down bow n
tiré

down payment n
acompte arrhes
any initial commitment
acompte premier acompte versement initial
payment representing a fraction of the price

down quark n
quark bas quark down
down quark

down the hatch
cul sec
into the mouth and down the throat

down the track
plus tard
further along, in terms of time or progress

down with interjection
à bas
expressing disapproval of or encouraging actions against
away with

down-to-earth /ˌdaʊn.ɾəˈɚθ/ adj
terre à terre
practical; realistic

downbeat /daʊnˈbiːt/ adj
pessimiste triste
sad

downbeat /ˈdaʊnbiːt/ n
temps fort
accented beat

downburst n
rafale descendante
air current

downfall /daʊnˈfɔːl/ /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/ n
chute
precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth

downhill /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ adv
en aval
down a slope

downhill /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ n
descente
discipline of alpine skiing

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ n
téléchargement
file transfer to the local computer

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ v
télécharger
to transfer data from a remote computer to a local one

downloadable /ˌdaʊnˈloʊd.ə.bl̩/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd.ə.bl̩/ adj
téléchargeable
capable of being downloaded

downloader n
téléchargeur téléchargeuse
Person who downloads

downplay v
minimiser
to de-emphasize; to present or portray something as less important or consequential

downpour /ˈdaʊn.pɔː(ɹ)/ n
averse trombe
heavy rain

downpour /ˈdaʊn.pɔː(ɹ)/ v
pleuvoir à verse
rain heavily

downright /ˈdaʊnˌɹaɪt/ adv
carrément vraiment
really; actually; quite; thoroughly; utterly

downshift /ˈdaʊnʃɪft/ /ˈdaʊnˌʃɪft/ v
rétrograder
to shift the transmission of a car or bicycle into a lower gear

downspout n
descente
vertical pipe or conduit

downstairs /daʊnˈstɛəz/ /daʊnˈstɛɹz/ adv
en bas au-dessous
downstairs (adverb)

downstairs /daʊnˈstɛəz/ /daʊnˈstɛɹz/ n
en bas
the genitalia

downstream adj
aval descendant
lower down, in relation to a river or stream
en aval
biology: towards the 3' end of a DNA molecule

downstream adv
en aval dans le sens du courant (descente, vers la vallée)
Following the path of a river or stream

downtime /ˈdaʊntaɪm/ /ˈdaʊnˌtaɪm/ n
pause repos taux d'indisponibilité temps d'arrêt
amount of time lost due to forces beyond one’s control

downtown adv
centre-ville
in, or towards the central business district

downtown n
centre-ville quartier d'affaires
either the lower, or the business center of a city or town

downtrodden adj
brimé opprimé écrasé
oppressed, persecuted or subjugated
écrasé
trodden down

downturn n
déclin ralentissement
a downward trend, or the beginnings of one

downy /ˈdaʊni/ adj
duveteux
having down

dowry /ˈdaʊəɹi/ /ˈdaʊɹi/ n
dot
property or payment given at time of marriage

dowser /ˈdaʊzə/ n
rhabdomancien sourcier baguettisant baguettisante radiesthésiste rhabdomancienne
one who uses the dowser or divining rod

dowsing n
rhabdomancie
water-seeking practice

doxastic /dɒkˈsæstɪk/ adj
doxastique
related to opinion

doxology /dɑkˈsɑləd͡ʒi/ /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/ n
doxologie
expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn

doyen /dwɑˈjæ̃/ /dɔɪˈɛn/ /ˈdɔɪ.ən/ n
doyen
the senior member

doyenne n
doyenne
female doyen
oldest female in group

doze /doʊz/ v
somnoler
to sleep lightly or briefly

doze off v
assoupir
fall asleep unintentionally

dozen /ˈdʌzən/ n
dizaine
dozens: a large number
douzaine
twelve

dozer n
assoupi assoupie
one who dozes
bulldozer
dozer

dozy adj
somnolent
sleepy

drab /dɹæb/ adj
beigeasse beigeâtre grisâtre
brownish yellow, dull grey, or dun color
drabe fade morne relief terne
with a dull or uninteresting appearance

drab /dɹæb/ n
apparence morne terne
dull or uninteresting appearance or situation
beige gris
colour of this fabric

drachma /ˈdɹæk.mə/ /ˈdɹɑk.mə/ n
drachme
currency
coin

draconian /dɹeɪˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹækˈəʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ adj
draconien
severe, oppressive or strict

draculin /ˈdɹæk.jəl.ɪn/ n
draculine
glycoprotein

draff /dɹæf/ /dɹɑːf/ n
drêche
dregs; the wash given to swine or cows

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ adj
au fût
referring to drinks on tap

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ n
bière à la pression pression
beer drawn from a cask or keg
brouillon ébauche
early version of a written work
conscription
conscription
courant d'air
current of air coming in
gorgée
amount of liquid that is drunk in one swallow
repêchage
system of assigning rookie players to professional sports teams
tirant tirant d'eau
depth of water needed to float ship
traite
order for money to be paid

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ v
conscrire embrigader enrôler
to conscript a person
ébaucher
to write a first version

draft horse n
cheval de trait
horse used for muscular work
cheval de trait jument de trait étalon de trait
horse of a race specifically bred for such work

draftee n
appelé
one who is drafted

drag /dɹæɡ/ [d͡ɹ̝˗ʷæˑɡ] n
emmerdeur emmerdeuse
someone or something that is annoying or frustrating
sabot
skid or shoe for retarding the motion of a carriage wheel
taffe
puff on cigarette
trainée
resistance of the air or some other fluid

drag /dɹæɡ/ [d͡ɹ̝˗ʷæˑɡ] v
traîner
to pull along a surface

drag and drop n
glisser-déposer
computing term

drag king n
drag king
female who dresses up in men's clothing

drag one's feet v
traîner les pieds
procrastinate

drag out v
faire traîner faire traîner en longueur
extend or lengthen excessively (transitive)

drag queen n
drag queen travelo
male who dresses up in women's clothing

drag through the mud v
traîner dans la boue

dragline /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn/ n
dragline
short for dragline excavator

dragline excavator /-ɾɚ/ /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ n
dragline
any of several very large vehicles used for lifting

dragnet n
chalut
net dragged across the bottom

dragoman n
drogman dragoman drogoman
an interpreter, especially for the Arabic and Turkish languages

dragon /ˈdɹæɡən/ [ˈdɹeɪɡən] n
dragon
mythical creature
pejorative: unpleasant woman
vouivre

dragon boat n
bateau-dragon
a type of boat raced in Chinese festivals

dragon fruit /ˈdɹæɡ.ən ˌfɹuːt/ n
fruit du dragon pitahaya pitaya
fruit

dragon's blood n
sang-dragon
bright red resin

dragoness /ˈdɹæɡənɛs/ n
dracène dragonne
a female dragon

dragonet /ˈdɹæɡənɛt/ n
dragonnet dragonnette
small dragon

dragonfly /ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/ n
libellule
insect of the infraorder Anisoptera

dragonslayer n
sauroctone
killer of dragons

dragonwort n
coulevrée gouet serpentaine serpentaire serpentine
a perennial herb of Greece and the Balkans, Dracunculus vulgaris

dragoon /dɹæ-/ /dɹəˈɡun/ /dɹəˈɡuːn/ n
dragon
soldier armed with a dragoon musket; cavalier or horse soldier from a regiment formerly armed with such muskets
dragon Dragon pigeon Dragon pigeon bec anglais pigeon dragon
variety of pigeon

dragoon /dɹæ-/ /dɹəˈɡun/ /dɹəˈɡuːn/ v
dragonner
to force (someone) into doing something through harassment and intimidation

dragée /dɹæˈʒeɪ/ n
dragée
a sweet or confection, originally used to administer drugs, medicine, etc.

drain /dɹeɪn/ /dɹiːn/ [d͡ʒɹeɪn] n
bonde drain
conduit for liquids
drain
(electronics) name of one terminal of a transistor
gouffre hémorragie
something consuming resources with no gains

drain /dɹeɪn/ /dɹiːn/ [d͡ʒɹeɪn] v
drainer
cause liquid to flow out of
to lose liquid
déshydrater essorer
dry out a wet place

drain pump n
pompe de vidange
type of pump

drainage /ˈdɹeɪnəd͡ʒ/ n
drainage
removal of fluid

drainage basin n
bassin versant
topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet

drainer n
égouttoir
frame or rack

draining board n
égouttoir
board beside a kitchen sink for draining kitchen utensils

drainpipe n
descente
pipe connecting the drain to the gutter

draisine n
draisine
light auxiliary rail vehicle

drake /dɹeɪk/ n
canard mâle malard
male duck

drama /ˈdɹeɪmə/ /ˈdɹæmə/ /ˈdɹɑmə/ /ˈdɹɑːmə/ n
drame
composition
theatrical plays
dramatic situation
brought through the media

dramatic /dɹəˈmætɪk/ adj
dramatique
of or relating to the drama
dramatique spectaculaire
striking in appearance or effect

dramatization n
dramatisation
the act of dramatizing

dramatize v
dramatiser
to present something in a dramatic or melodramatic manner

dramaturge n
dramaturge
playwright

dramaturgic /ˈdɹæm.ə.tɚ.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹæm.əˈtəː.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹɑ.məˈtɚ.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹɑː.məˈtəː.dʒɪk/ adj
dramaturgique
of or relating to the art of dramatic composition for the stage

dramaturgy /ˈdɹæməˌtɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒi/ n
dramaturgie
art of dramaturgic composition

dramedy n
comédie dramatique
film/TV programme of this genre
genre

drape /dɹeɪp/ v
draper
to cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery

drapery /ˈdɹeɪpəɹi/ n
rideau
countable: a piece of cloth, hung vertically as a curtain

drapes /dɹeɪps/ n
rideau
Plural only: heavy cloth hung over a window

drastic /ˈdɹæs.tɪk/ /ˈdɹɑːs.tɪk/ adj
drastique draconien énergique
extreme, severe

drastically adv
extrêmement
to a drastic degree

drat /dɹæt/ v
jurer
to damn or curse

draught animal n
animal de trait bête de somme bête de trait
animal used to pull heavy objects

draughtproof adj
calfeutré
that prevents the entry of draughts

draughtproof v
calfeutrer
to seal an opening to prevent draughts

draughtproofing n
calfeutrage calfeutrement
act of draughtproofing

draughts /dɹæfts/ /dɹɑːfts/ n
dames jeu de dames
game for two players

draughtsman /ˈdɹɑːftsmən/ n
dessinateur
person skilled at drawing engineering or architectural plans

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ /d͡ʒɹɔ/ [d͡ʒɹɔɹ] n
match nul remise égalité
tie as a result of a game
tirage
procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ /d͡ʒɹɔ/ [d͡ʒɹɔɹ] v
attirer
to attract
dessiner
to produce a picture
dégainer
to pull out, unsheath
extraire puiser tirer
to extract a liquid, or cause a liquid to come out
piocher
cardgames: to take the top card of a deck into hand
tirer
to determine the result of a lottery
to drag, pull
to rely on
tirer inférer
to deduce or infer
égaliser
to end a game with neither side winning

draw a blank v
trou de mémoire
being unable to recall a piece of information

draw and quarter v
écarteler
то execute a person

draw attention v
attirer l'attention
to rouse someone to notice something, to cause someone to focus on something

draw down v
baisser
to lower
lever
to acquire as funding

draw lots v
tirer au sort

draw near /dɹɔ nɪɚ/ /dɹɔː nɪə(ɹ)/ v
approcher
to approach (intransitive)

draw on v
exploiter
to use as a source

draw one's last breath v
rendre le dernier soupir rendre son dernier souffle
to die

draw out v
extraire prendre
to physically extract
faire durer prolonger
to make something last for more time than is necessary

draw straws v
tirer à la courte paille
decide at random

draw the short straw v
tirer la courte paille
to be selected to do an undesirable task
to select the shortest straw

draw up v
arrêter
to cause to come to a halt
former
to arrange in order or formation
rédiger
to compose a document
s’arrêter
to come to a halt

drawback /ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/ n
drawback
a partial refund
inconvénient désavantage
a disadvantage

drawbridge /ˈdɹɔːbɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
pont-levis
bridge which can be raised

drawer /dɹɔɹ/ /dɹɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɑ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔɹɚ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɔːɹə(ɹ)/ n
tiroir
open-topped box in a cabinet used for storing
dessinateur
one who draws something
dessinateur dessinatrice
artist who primarily makes drawings

drawers /dɹɔɹz/ /dɹɔːz/ n
caleçon culotte
long underpants

drawing /ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɔːɹɪŋ/ n
dessin
picture, likeness, diagram or representation
graphic art form
pige
action where the outcome is selected by chance using a draw

drawing knife n
plane
a tool for woodworking

dread /dɹɛd/ n
crainte
great fear in view of impending evil

dread /dɹɛd/ v
craindre redouter
to anticipate with fear (that ...)
to fear greatly so./sth.

dreaded /ˈdɹɛ.dəd/ /ˈdɹɛ.dɪd/ adj
redoutable
Causing fear, dread or terror

dreadful /ˈdɹɛd.fʊl/ adv
affreux redoutable terrible
causing dread

dreadfully /ˈdɹɛd.fʊl.i/ adv
terriblement
in a dreadful manner

dreadlock n
cadenette dread
strand of dreadlocks

dreadlocks /ˈdɹɛdlɒks/ n
cadenettes dreadlocks
hair left to grow into long matted strings

dreadnought /ˈdɹɛd.nɔt/ n
dreadnought
battleship

dream /dɹiːm/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] [d͡ʒɹiːm] n
rêve
visionary scheme
rêve songe
imaginary events seen while sleeping
rêve songe souhait voeu vœu
hope or wish

dream /dɹiːm/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] [d͡ʒɹiːm] v
rêver
see imaginary events while sleeping
to create an imaginary experience
rêver souhaiter
to hope, to wish

dream come true n
rêve devenu réalité rêve qui se réalise
desire that has finally happened

dream team /dɹim/ /dɹiːm tiːm/ /dʒɹim/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] n
équipe de choc
a team of the best

dream up v
imaginer inventer
have an imaginative, unusual or foolish idea, invent something unreal

dreamboat /ˈdɹimˌboʊt/ /ˈdɹiːmbəʊt/ n
apollon beau gosse canon femme de (mes/tes/...) [[rêve|rêve(s)]] homme de (mes/tes/...) [[rêve|rêve(s)]] prince charmant
exceptionally good-looking and sexually attractive person, particularly a man

dreamcatcher n
attrape-rêves capteur de rêves attrapeur de rêves
decorative Native American object

dreamer /ˈdɹimɚ/ /ˈdɹiːmə/ [d͡ʒɹimɚ] n
rêveur rêveuse
someone whose beliefs are far from realistic
one who dreams

dreamland n
monde imaginaire paradis
imagined world that is ideal yet unrealistic
pays de rêve pays imaginaire
imaginary world experienced while dreaming

dreamlike adj
onirique rêveur
like something from a dream

dreamt /ˈdɹɛm(p)t/ adj
rêvé
imagined or only extant in a dream

dreary /ˈdɹɪəɹi/ /ˈdɹɪɹi/ adj
insipide maussade terne
drab

dredge /dɹɛd͡ʒ/ v
draguer
to make a channel deeper

dredger /ˈdɹɛdʒ.ə(ɹ)/ n
dragueur bateau de dragage
A vessel

dredging n
dragage
that which is dredged up

dreg /dɹɛɡ/ n
lie
sediment in a liquid
the lowest and most worthless part of something

dregs /dɹɛɡz/ n
lie
the worst and lowest
settled sediment

dreidel /ˈdɹeɪdl̩/ n
dreydel sevivon
four-sided spinning top

drench /dɹɛn(t)ʃ/ v
tremper abreuver saturer
to make (someone or something) completely wet by having water or some other liquid fall or thrown on them or it

drenched /dɹɛnt͡ʃt/ adj
trempé
completely wet; sodden

dress /dɹɛs/ n
robe
item of clothing which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist
tenue
apparel or clothing

dress /dɹɛs/ v
habiller
to put clothes on (oneself or someone, etc.)
panser
to apply a dressing to or otherwise treat (a wound)
s'habiller
to put on clothes

dress code n
code vestimentaire dress code
formal specification of acceptable attire

dress rehearsal n
répétition générale
rehearsal prior to a public spectacle, where all the performers are in costume

dress shirt n
chemise
collared shirt

dress up v
costumer

dressage /ˈdɹɛs.ɑːʒ/ n
dressage
horse sport
schooling of a horse

dressed /ˈdɹɛst/ v
habillé vêtu
having clothes on

dressed to kill adj
sur son trente-et-un tiré à quatre épingles
dressed in a very fashionable style

dressed to the nines adj
sur son trente et un tiré à quatre épingles
very fancily or formally dressed

dresser /ˈdɹɛsə/ n
commode
bedroom furniture
habilleur
wardrobe assistant in a theatre

dressing /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/ n
sauce
sauce, especially a cold one for salads

dressing gown /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɡaʊn/ n
robe de chambre peignoir
item of clothing

dressing room /ˈd(ʒ)ɹɛsɪŋ ɹum/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹuːm/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹʊm/ n
dressing dressing-room
a small room adjoining a domestic bedroom where people may dress or undress in privacy
loge
room in a theatre and television in which performs may change costumes and apply makeup
vestiaire

dressing table n
coiffeuse commode poudreuse
low table equipped with mirror for dressing and makeup

dressmaker /ˈdɹɛsˌmeɪkɚ/ n
couturière
person who makes women's clothes

dressmaking n
couture
the craft of making dresses

drever n
basset suédois drever
dog breed

dribble /dɹɪ.bl̩/ /ˈdɹɪ.b(ə)l/ /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ n
bave
trickle
dribble
act of kicking or bouncing a ball
goutte
small amount of liquid

dribble /dɹɪ.bl̩/ /ˈdɹɪ.b(ə)l/ /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ v
baver
to let saliva drip from the mouth
dribbler
to move (with) a ball by kicking or bouncing it
goutter
to fall in drops or an unsteady stream

dribbler n
baveur baveuse
Person who dribbles
dribbleur dribbleuse
Person who performs dribbling

dried /dɹaɪd/ [d͡ʒɹaɪd] adj
séché
without water or moisture

dried fruit n
fruit sec
small fruit that have been preserved by drying

drift /dɹɪft/ n
dérive
act or motion of drifting

drift /dɹɪft/ v
dériver
to move slowly, pushed by currents of water, air, etc
dévier
to deviate gently from the intended direction of travel
errer
to move haphazardly without any destination

drift meter n
dérivomètre
optical device

drifter /ˈdɹɪftə/ /ˈdɹɪftɚ/ n
vagabond
person moving from place to place or job to job

driftwood /ˈdɹɪftwʊd/ n
bois flotté
floating piece of wood
wood that has been cast ashore

drill /dɹɪl/ [dɹɪɫ] n
chignole
driving part of a drill
exercice entraînement
activity done as an exercise or practice
perceuse foreuse
tool
sillon
agricultural implement
light furrow or channel to put seed into
drill
Old World monkey
coutil
cotton fabric

drill /dɹɪl/ [dɹɪɫ] v
approfondir
to investigate closer
baiser niquer
vulgar: to have sexual intercourse with
entraîner
to cause to drill, or practise
to practice
forer percer
to make a hole
rabâcher
to repeat in order to make remember

drink /dɹɪŋk/ [d̠ɹ̠˔ʷɪŋk] n
boire
action of drinking
boisson
type of beverage
alcoholic beverages in general
boisson verre
served beverage
verre boisson
served alcoholic beverage

drink /dɹɪŋk/ [d̠ɹ̠˔ʷɪŋk] v
boire
consume liquid through the mouth
consume alcoholic beverages

drink like a fish v
boire comme un trou
drink alcohol heavily

drink-driver n
conducteur ivre conductrice ivre
person who operates motor vehicle when drunk

drinkability n
buvabilité

drinkable adj
buvable
of good or satisfactory quality
potable buvable
safe to drink

drinker /ˈdɹɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɪŋkɚ/ n
buveur buveuse
one that drinks
regular drinker of alcohol

drinking /ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/ n
boire
act or session by which drink is consumed

drinking fountain n
fontaine à boire
device that is used to provide water to drink

drinking game n
jeu à boire jeu bibitif
game involving drinking

drinking horn n
corne à boire
drinking vessel fashioned from an animal's horn

drinking song n
chanson à boire
song which celebrates or accompanies drinking alcohol

drinking straw n
paille
a long plastic or paper tube through which a drink is drunk

drinking water n
eau potable
water for humans

drip /dɹɪp/ n
goutte
a drop of a liquid
goutte-à-goutte
an apparatus that slowly releases a liquid

drip /dɹɪp/ v
goutter goutteler tomber goutte à goutte
to fall one drop at a time
suinter
to leak slowly

dripping /ˈdɹɪpɪŋ/ n
dégoulinade ruissellement
fat

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷaɪv] [d͡ʒɹaɪv] n
avancée offensive
military: sustained advance
dynamisme volonté élan
motivation to do or achieve
lecteur
computing: mass-storage device
pulsion
psychology: desire or interest
virée (en voiture/auto) voyage (en voiture/auto)
trip made in a motor vehicle

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷaɪv] [d͡ʒɹaɪv] v
battre chasser
to cause animals to flee out of
conduire
to operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle)
to convey (a person, etc) in a wheeled motorized vehicle
conduire aller rouler
to travel by operating a motorized vehicle
conduire guider
to impel or urge (especially animals) onward by force; to push forward; to compel to move on
enfoncer
to move (something) by hitting it with great force
entraîner emmener
to cause (a mechanism) to operate
pousser
to compel (to do something)
to motivate; to provide an incentive for
rendre
to cause to become

drive a hard bargain v
être dur en affaires

drive away v
repousser
(idiomatic, transitive) to force someone or something to leave

drive off v
chasser déloger
force to leave or go away

drive out v
éconduire
to force someone out of somewhere

drive-in n
ciné-parc drive-in
outdoor cinema

drive-through n
drive drive-in
establishment providing drive-through service

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ n
bave
saliva, drool
foutaise
senseless talk

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ v
baragouiner radoter
to talk nonsense
baver
to have saliva drip from the mouth

driver /ˈdɹaɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ n
chauffeur conducteur conductrice chauffeuse
person who drives a motorized vehicle, such as a car or a bus
conducteur conductrice
person who drives some other vehicle
conducteur conductrice traqueur traqueuse
one who drives something, e.g. cattle
pilote
program acting as interface between an application and hardware

driver's license n
permis de conduire
documenting permitting a person to drive

driver's seat n
siège conducteur
seat in a vehicle where the driver sits

driveshaft n
arbre
a shaft used to transmit rotary motion

driveway n
allée
short private road that leads to a house or garage

driving /ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/ adj
moteur
that drives

driving /ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/ n
conduite
action of operating a motor vehicle
action of the verb to drive in any sense

driving force n
force motrice moteur
driving force

driving school n
auto-école école de conduite moto-école
institution where people learn to drive

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ n
bruine crachin grainasse
light rain
flotte
(slang) water

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ v
bruiner pleuvioter grainasser
to rain lightly
mouiller
to pour slowly and evenly

drogue /dɹəʊɡ/ n
panier-entonnoir
aeronautics: conical device pulled by aircraft

droit de seigneur n
droit de cuissage

droll /dɹoʊl/ /dɹəʊl/ [dɹoːɫ] adj
fantaisiste
oddly humorous; whimsical

dromedary /-dɹi/ /-mə-/ /ˈdrʌ-/ /ˈdɹɑməˌdɛɹi/ /ˈdɹɒmɪdəɹi/ n
dromadaire
single-humped camel

drone /dɹoʊn/ /dɹəʊn/ n
drone
unmanned aircraft
faux bourdon
male bee
bourdonnement
hum or buzz
dupe idiot utile
drudge

drone on v
pérorer

dronist n
droniste

drool /dɹuːl/ n
bave
saliva

drool /dɹuːl/ v
baver saliver
to secrete saliva

droop /ˈdɹuːp/ n
bec
aviation: a hinged portion of the leading edge

droop /ˈdɹuːp/ v
s'affaisser tomber
to sink or hang downward; to sag

droopy /ˈdɹuːpi/ adj
abattu fané tombant
sagging

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ [d͡ʒɹɑp] n
chute
act of moving downwards under the force of gravity
goutte larme
small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension
vide
distance through which something drops, or falls below a certain level

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ [d͡ʒɹɑp] v
laisser tomber
to let (something) fall; to allow (something) to fall (either by releasing hold of, or losing one's grip on)
tomber
to fall (straight down) under the influence of gravity

drop anchor v
jeter l'ancre
release the anchor of a ship

drop by v
passer
to visit informally and spontaneously

drop cap n
lettrine
large initial letter

drop dead v
tomber raide mort
to die suddenly

drop goal n
drop
type of goal in rugby

drop in the bucket n
goutte d'eau dans l'océan
an effort or action having very little influence, especially as compared to a huge problem

drop kick n
drop
drop kick in rugby

drop like a bad habit v
jeter comme une vieille chaussette laisser tomber comme une vieille chaussette

drop like flies v
tomber comme des mouches
die en masse

drop off v
abaisser réduire
to lessen, reduce
déposer
s’endormir
to fall asleep
tomber
to fall

drop shot n
amorti
a lightly struck shot that lands just in play

drop-ball n
entre-deux
method of restarting play

dropbox /ˈdɹɑp.bɑks/ /ˈdɹɒp.bɒks/ n
boîte de dépôt urne
physical box

dropdown adj
déroulant
computing: dropping down from above

dropdown list n
liste déroulante listes déroulantes
user interface element

droplet /ˈdɹɑːplət/ /ˈdɹɒplət/ n
gouttelette goutte
very small drop

dropped ceiling n
faux plafond plafond suspendu
secondary ceiling

dropper /ˈdɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈdɹɒp.ə/ /ˈdɹɔp.ə/ n
compte-goutte
utensil

dropping /ˈdɹɑpɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɒpɪŋ/ n
crotte fiente
animal excrement

dropshipper n
parachuteur
a seller who drop ships

dropsy /ˈdrɑp.si/ /ˈdrɒp.si/ n
hydropisie
swelling

drosera n
droséra
Any of several plants

droshky /ˈdɹɒʃki/ n
drojki
open horse-drawn carriage, especially in Russia

drosophila /dɹoʊˈsɑfələ/ /dɹəˈsɑfələ/ n
drosophile

dross /dɹɑs/ /dɹɒs/ /dɹɔs/ n
crasse scorie écume
Residue that forms on the surface of molten metal

drought /dɹaʊt/ [dɹʌʊt] n
sécheresse sècheresse
period of unusually low rain fall

drove /dɹəʊv/ /d͡ʒɹoʊv/ n
foule
large number of people on the move
troupeau horde manade
number of cattle driven to market or new pastures

droveway n
carraire draille

drown /dɹaʊn/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaʊn] v
noyer
to deprive of life by immersion in liquid
to overwhelm in water
noyer se noyer
to be suffocated in fluid
noyer submerger

drown one's sorrows v
noyer son chagrin
to drink alcohol heavily to deal with miserable feelings

drowning /ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/ n
noyade
instance of drowning

drowse /dɹaʊz/ n
somnolence
state of being sleepy and inactive

drowse /dɹaʊz/ v
somnoler
to be sleepy and inactive

drowsiness n
somnolence assoupissement torpeur

drowsy /ˈdɹaʊzi/ adj
somnolent ensommeillé
inclined to drowse
soporifique
disposing to sleep
stupide
dull, stupid

drub /dɹʌb/ v
bâtonner fustiger
to beat with a stick

drubbing /ˈdɹʌbɪŋ/ n
branlée raclée
severe beating
raclée
thorough defeat

drudge /dɹʌd͡ʒ/ n
laquais larbin valet
person who works for someone else
larbin moins-que-rien sous-merde
person who works in a low job

drudgery /ˈdɹʌd͡ʒəɹi/ n
corvée
exhausting, menial, and tedious work

drug /dɹʌɡ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷʌɡ] n
drogue
psychoactive substance ingested for recreational use, especially illegal and addictive one
substance used as a medical treatment

drug /dɹʌɡ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷʌɡ] v
droguer
to administer intoxicating drugs

drug addict n
toxicomane drogué accro junkie toxico droguée
person with a chemical or psychological dependency on drugs

drug addiction n
toxicomanie
dependency on illegal drugs

drug dealer n
dealer dealeur charbonneur revendeur de drogue revendeuse de drogue vendeur de drogue
person who illegally sells drugs

drug trafficker n
narcotrafiquant trafiquant de drogues
A person involved in the smuggling, distribution, and sale of illegal drugs

drug trafficking n
narcotrafic trafic de drogues
smuggling, distribution and sale of drugs

druglord n
baron de la drogue
person who controls a network of persons involved in the illegal drug trade

druid /ˈdɹuː.ɪd/ n
druide
one of an order of Celtic priests

druidess n
druidesse
female druid

druidic /dɹuːˈɪd.ɪk/ adj
druidique
of or relating to the druids

druidism n
druidisme

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ n
baril bidon tonneau
barrel etc. for liquid
tambour batterie
musical instrument
tambour cylindre
hollow, cylindrical object

drum and bass n
drum and bass drum'n'bass
genre of electronic music

drum kit n
batterie
collection of drums and other percussion instruments played together

drum major n
tambour-major
one who conducts and commands a marching band

drum roll n
roulement de tambour roulé
sound produced by hitting a drum repeatedly

drumbeat n
battement de tambour
the beating of a drum

drummer /ˈdɹʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹʌmɚ/ n
batteur
one who plays the drums

drumstick n
baguette
stick used to play drums
pilon
leg bone of a chicken or other fowl

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ /d͡ʒɹʌŋk/ adj
ivre
elated by emotion
ivre soûl saoul bourré paqueté schlass
intoxicated after drinking too much alcohol

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ /d͡ʒɹʌŋk/ n
ivresse ébriété
drunken state
ivrogne buveuse alcoolo arsouille buveur picoleur
habitual drinker

drunk as a skunk adj
bourré comme un coing plein comme un œuf plein comme une huître

drunk driving n
conduite en état d'ivresse

drunk tank n
cellule de dégrisement
cell where drunken people are detained until they are sober

drunken /ˈdɹʌŋkən/ adj
ivre saoul
In the state of alcoholic intoxication

drunkenness /ˈdɹʌŋkən.nəs/ n
ébriété ivresse
state of being drunk

drupaceous adj
drupacé

drupe /dɹuːp/ n
drupe
fruit with soft flesh and a hard pit

drupelet /-lət/ /ˈdɹuplɪt/ /ˈdɹuːplɪt/ n
drupéole
one of the small drupe-like subdivisions which compose the outer layer of certain fruit

dry /dɹaɪ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔aɪ̯] [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaɪ̯] [d͡ʒɹaɪ̯] adj
anhydre sec
free of water in any state
sec
free from liquid or moisture
maintaining temperance

dry /dɹaɪ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔aɪ̯] [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaɪ̯] [d͡ʒɹaɪ̯] v
sécher
to become dry
sécher faire sécher
to make dry

dry cell n
pile sèche
cell

dry cleaner n
pressing teinturier
business establishment that engages in dry cleaning

dry cleaning n
nettoyage à sec
process of cleaning without water

dry cough n
toux sèche
coughing without expectoration

dry humor n
pince-sans-rire
deadpan humour

dry ice n
glace carbonique glace sèche
carbon dioxide frozen in the solid state

dry mouth n
xérostomie
dry mouth

dry off v
essuyer
to make dry

dry out v
dessécher
(intransitive) to have excess water evaporate
(transitive) to cause moisture to be completely removed from

dry riser n
colonne sèche

dry rot n
mérule
dry rot in wood

dry season n
saison sèche
season

dryad /ˈdɹaɪæd/ /ˈdɹaɪəd/ n
dryade
female tree spirit

drydock n
cale sèche forme de radoub
dock that can be drained of water

dryer /ˈdɹaɪə/ /ˈdɹaɪɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒɹaɪɚ] n
sécheuse sèche-linge
household appliance for drying clothing

dryness /ˈdɹaɪ.nəs/ n
siccité
the degree to which something is dry
sécheresse siccité
a lack of moisture

drypoint n
pointe sèche
a technique of intaglio printmaking
the needle used in this technique

drywall n
plaque de plâtre cloison sèche
building material

dual /ˈd(j)u.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ /ˈdʒuː.əl/ adj
double
double
dual double duel
having two components
duel dual
in grammar

dual /ˈd(j)u.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ /ˈdʒuː.əl/ n
duel
grammatical number of a noun marking two of something

dual carriageway n
double chaussée
a type of road

dual citizenship n
double nationalité
status of being a citizen of two countries

dualin n
dualine
explosive

dualism n
dualisme
the belief that the world is ruled by a pair of antagonistic forces
the view that the world consists of two fundamental principles
dualisme dualité
the condition of being double

duality /d(j)uːˈælɪti/ n
dualité
interchangeability of points and planes
mathematical equivalence of two seemingly different theoretical descriptions of a physical system
classification into two subclasses or opposed parts

dualize v
dualiser
to make dual

dub /dʌb/ v
adouber
to confer knighthood
reconnaître
to name, to entitle, to call
doubler
to replace soundtrack of a film with translation

dubber /ˈdʌbə/ /ˈdʌbɚ/ n
doubleur doubleurs doubleuse doubleuses
person working with film

dubbing /ˈdʌbɪŋ/ n
doublage
replacement of voice

dubious /ˈdjuː.bi.əs/ /ˈdu.bi.əs/ adj
douteux louche dubitatif
arousing doubt
douteux sceptique
in disbelief, uncertain

dubiously adv
douteusement dubitativement
in a dubious manner

dubitation /djuːbɪˈteɪʃən/ /dʒuːbɪˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdju.bɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdu.bɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
affres angoisse anxiété interrogation
pang or expression of doubt
doute
process of doubting

dubnium /ˈduːbniəm/ /ˈdʌbniəm/ n
dubnium
chemical element

dubplate /ˈdʌbpleɪt/ /ˈdʌbˌpleɪt/ /ˈdʌbˌpleːt/ n
dubplate
acetate or vinyl record produced in very limited numbers

dubstep /ˈdʌbstɛp/ n
dubstep
A genre of electronic music

ducal /djuːkəl/ adj
ducal
relating to a duke or duchess

ducat /ˈdʌkət/ n
ducat
historical gold coin

duce /ˈduːtʃeɪ/ n
duce
(fascism) an authoritarian leader, especially Benito Mussolini

duchess /ˈdʌt͡ʃəs/ /ˈdʌt͡ʃɪs/ n
duchesse
female ruler of a duchy
female spouse or widow of a duke

duchy /ˈdʌt͡ʃi/ n
duché
dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess

duck /dʌk/ n
canard
flesh of a duck used as food
canard cane
aquatic bird of the family Anatidae
cane canard femelle canard
female duck

duck /dʌk/ v
baisser
to quickly lower the head (transitive)
esquiver
to quickly lower the head or body (intransitive)
to try to evade doing something
plonger
to lower into the water

duck press n
presse à canard
machine

duck test n
test du canard
test for application of common sense

duck typing n
duck typing

duckface /ˈdʌkˌfeɪs/ n
duckface
facial expression

duckling /ˈdʌklɪŋ/ n
canardeau caneton
young duck

duckpond n
barbotière
a pond populated by ducks

ducktail n
banane
hairstyle

duckweed n
lentille d’eau
plant

duct /dʌkt/ n
canalisation conduit tuyau
pipe, tube or canal which carries air or liquid from one place to another

duct tape n
chatterton, ruban adhésif
multipurpose waterproof tape

ductal adj
canalaire ductal
Relating to a duct

ductile /ˈdʌk.taɪl/ /ˈdʌk.təl/ adj
ductile
capable of being pulled or stretched into thin wire

ductility /dʌkˈtɪlɪdi/ n
ductilité
ability of material

dud /dʌd/ n
munition non explosée
broken or nonfunctional device that does not perform its intended function

dude /duːd/ [dʉːu̯d] n
gars mec man mon pote
colloquial: term of address for a young man
mec gars type
colloquial: man

duduk n
duduk
Armenian musical instrument

due /djuː/ /du/ /dʒuː/ /dʒʉː/ adj
dû
owed or owing, to be paid by the stated time
plein
On a direct bearing, especially for the four points of the compass

due date n
date limite échéance
date by which a book borrowed from a library must be returned
terme
expected date of giving birth
échéance
date payment is due

due to preposition
à cause de
caused by

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ n
duel
combat between two persons
struggle between two parties

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ v
croiser le fer
engage in a duel

duenna /duˈɛ.nə/ n
accompagnatrice
a chaperon of a young lady

duet /djuˈɛt/ /duˈɛt/ n
duetto duo
a musical composition for two performers

duff /dʌf/ adj
nul
not working properly

duffel /dʌfəl/ n
duffel
coarse woolen cloth

duffel bag n
sac de sport sac de toile
large duffel cloth bag used to carry personal gear

duffel coat n
duffel-coat duffle-coat duffel coat
hooded coat made from duffel

duffer /ˈdʌfə/ /ˈdʌfɚ/ n
tocard
incompetent or clumsy person

dufrenite n
dufrénite

dug /dʌɡ/ n
mamelle têton
mammary gland on domestic mammal

dugong /ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/ /ˈduɡɑŋ/ n
dugong vache marine
Dugong dugon

dugout n
banc de touche
shelter
pirogue monoxyle
canoe

duh /dɜː/ /dʌ/ interjection
bah bah oui
Disdainful indication that something is obvious.

duke /d(j)uːk/ /djuːk/ /dʒuːk/ n
duc
male ruler of a duchy
male holder of a dukedom

dukkah n
dukkah
a dry mixture of chopped nuts, seeds and Middle Eastern spices

dukkha /ˈdʊkə/ n
dukkha
suffering

dulce de leche /ˌdulseɪ də ˈlɛtʃeɪ/ /ˌdʌlseɪ də ˈlɛtʃeɪ/ n
confiture de lait
sweet dairy spread

dulcet /ˈdʌl.sət/ /ˈdʌl.sɪt/ adj
doux
suave
sweet (voice, tone), melodious

dulcian n
dulciane
A Renaissance bass woodwind instrument

dulcimer /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mə/ /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ n
tympanon
musical instrument

dull /dəl/ /dəɫ/ /dʌl/ adj
ennuyeux barbant
boring, not exciting or interesting
idiot sot obtus
not bright or intelligent
mat terne
not shiny
sourd
not clear, muffled
émoussé
lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp

dull /dəl/ /dəɫ/ /dʌl/ v
adoucir amortir assourdir engourdir modérer
to soften, moderate or blunt
user émousser
to become dull
to render dull

dull as dishwater adj
chiant comme la pluie
extremely boring

dullness /ˈdʌl.nəs/ n
obtusité
quality of being slow to understand

dulse /dʌls/ n
algue à vache dulse goémon à vache rhodyménie palmé
reddish brown seaweed that is eaten

duly /ˈdjuːli/ /ˈdjʉːli/ /ˈduli/ /ˈdʒuːli/ /ˈdʒʉːli/ adv
dûment
properly
ponctuellement
regularly

duma /ˈdumə/ n
douma
lower house of Russian national parliament

dumb /dʌm/ adj
bête stupide
pointless or unintellectual
stupide bête idiot débile niais
extremely stupid

dumb as a doornail adj
con comme un balai
unquestionably dumb (stupid)

dumb blonde n
blondasse
female

dumb down v
vulgariser
to convey some subject matter in simple terms

dumbass /ˈdʌm.æs/ n
abruti andouille crétin tête de nœud
stupid or foolish person

dumbbell /ˈdʌm.bɛl/ n
balourd imbécile
a stupid person
haltère
a weight with two disks attached to a short bar

dumbfound /ˈdʌm.faʊnd/ /ˌdʌmˈfaʊnd/ v
abasourdir
to confuse and bewilder

dumbfounded adj
abasourdi ahuri choqué stupéfait éberlué
shocked and speechless

dumbwaiter /ˈdʌmˌweɪtəɹ/ n
monte-plat monte-plats
small elevator

dummy /ˈdʌmi/ n
idiot idiote imbécile
a stupid person
mannequin
something constructed with the size and form of a human
mort
bridge: the partner of the winning bidder, who shows his or her hand
muet
a silent person

dump /dʌmp/ [dɐm̥p] n
décharge dépotoir
a place where waste or garbage is left

dump /dʌmp/ [dɐm̥p] v
larguer domper
to end a relationship
se débarrasser de
to discard, to get rid of

dump truck n
tombereau camion benne camion à benne basculante camion-tombereau
heavy truck for carrying loose, bulk cargo

dumper n
benne conteneur
dropper of refuse

dumping /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/ n
dumping vente à perte
selling goods at less than their normal price, especially in the export market

dumpling /ˈdʌmp.lɪŋ/ n
chou
term of endearment
ravioli quenelle
food

dumpster /ˈdʌmpstɚ/ n
conteneur poubelle
large trash receptacle

dumpster diving /ˈdʌmpstəˈdaɪvɪŋ/ /ˈdʌmpstɚˈdaɪvɪŋ/ v
déchétarisme glanage alimentaire trésordure
act of recovering discarded items

dun /dʌn/ adj
brun gris
of a brownish grey colour

dun /dʌn/ n
brun
colour

dunce /dʌns/ n
cancre

dunce cap n
bonnet d’âne
Conical hat

dune /djuːn/ /duːn/ /dʒuːn/ n
dune
a ridge or hill of sand piled up by the wind

dung /ˈdʌŋ/ n
fumier bouse purin
manure

dung beetle /ˈdʌŋ biːtəl/ n
bousier scarabée bousier escarbot
insect of the family Scarabaeidae

dungarees /ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈɹiːz/ n
salopette
heavy denim pants or overalls

dungeon /ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/ n
cachot donjon
the main tower of a motte or castle; a keep or donjon
oubliette cachot
underground prison or vault

dunlin n
bécasseau variable
Calidris alpina

dunnock n
accenteur mouchet
bird

duo /ˈdju.oʊ/ /ˈdjuː.əʊ/ /ˈdu.oʊ/ /ˈdʒuː.əʊ/ n
duo
twosome, especially musicians

duodecade n
duodécennie

duodecillion /ˌdjuːoʊdəˈsɪl.i.ən/ numeral
duodécillion
1072
sextilliard
1039

duodecimal /ˌd(j)uː.əʊ.ˈdɛs.ɪm.əl/ adj
duodécimal
expressed in a base-twelve number system

duodecimo n
in-12º in-douze in-duodecimo

duodenal /ˌdjuːəʊˈdiːnəl/ /ˌduəˈdinəl/ adj
duodénal
of or pertaining to the duodenum

duodenitis n
duodénite
Inflammation of the duodenum

duodeno- prefix
duodéno-

duodenojejunal adj
duodénojéjunal

duodenum /ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ /ˌduəˈdinəm/ /ˌduˈɑdənəm/ n
duodénum
first part of the small intestine

duopoly /djuːˈɒpəli/ /duˈɑpəli/ /duː-/ n
duopole
economic condition in which two sellers exert (most of the) control over the market of a commodity

duotheism n
duothéisme
belief in two dieties

duotrigintillion numeral
sexdecilliard
1099

dupe /djuːp/ /duːp/ /dʒuːp/ v
duper
to swindle, deceive, or trick

duplex /ˈdu.plɛks/ n
duplex
house
(juggling) throwing motion
flamme flamme postale
(philately) cancellation

duplicate /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.ˌkeɪt/ adj
dupliqué dupliquée
identical

duplicate /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.ˌkeɪt/ n
copie duplicata double
an identical copy

duplicate /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.ˌkeɪt/ v
dupliquer copier
to make a copy of

duplication /d(j)u.plɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /djuː.plɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /dʒuː.plɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
duplication
duplicating

duplicator n
polycopieuse
copying machine

duplicitous /djuːˈplɪsətəs/ /djʊˈplɪsɪtəs/ /duːˈplɪsətəs/ adj
fourbe
given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech

duplicity /dju-/ /duˈplɪ.sɪ.ti/ n
duplicité double jeu
intentional deceptiveness

dura mater /ˈd(j)ʊɹ.ə ˌmeɪ.tɚ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɹ.ə ˌmɑt.ɚ/ /ˌdjʊə.ɹə ˈmeɪ.tə/ n
dure-mère
outermost layer of the meninges

durability n
durabilité résistance
Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force

durable /ˈdjʊəɹəbəl/ /ˈdʊɹəbəl/ /ˈdʒʊəɹəbəl/ adj
durable
able to resist wear; enduring

duralumin n
duralumin
alloy

duration /djəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /djʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dʒʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
durée
amount of time

durative adj
duratif
linguistics: expressing continuing action

durative n
duratif
aspect

duress /djʊˈɹɛs/ /duˈɹɛs/ /d͡ʒʊˈɹɛs/ n
contrainte
constraint by threat

durian /ˈdʊə.ɹi.ən/ /ˈdʊə.ɹiˌɑn/ /ˈdʊə.ɹɪən/ /ˈdʒʊə.ɹɪən/ n
durian
fruit

during /ˈd(j)ɜɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdjʊə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒʊəɹɪŋ/ preposition
durant pendant
for all of a given time interval
pendant durant
within a given time interval

durum wheat n
blé dur
hard variety of wheat

dusk /dʌsk/ n
crépuscule
period of time at the end of day when sun is below the horizon but before full onset of night

dusky thrush n
grive à ailes rousses
Turdus eunomus

dusky tit n
mésange enfumée
Melaniparus funereus

dusky warbler n
pouillot brun
Phylloscopus fuscatus

dust /dʌst/ n
poussière
fine, dry particles

dust /dʌst/ v
pulvériser
to spray something with fine powder or liquid
épousseter dépoussiérer
(intransitive) to clean by removing dust

dust bunny /ˈdʌst bʌni/ n
mouton
a small clump of dust

dust devil /dʌst ˈdɛvəl/ n
tourbillon de poussière
a swirling dust in the air

dust jacket n
jaquette liseuse
detachable protective cover of a book

dust mite n
acarien de poussière
mite of the Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus species

dust off v
dépoussiérer
to remove dust from something

duster /ˈdʌstə/ /ˈdʌstɚ/ n
brosse chiffon
object used for dusting

dusting /ˈdʌstɪŋ/ n
dépoussiérage
removing dust
saupoudrage
light covering

dustpan /ˈdʌstpæn/ n
pelle pelle à poussière pelle de ménage pelle à ordures
flat scoop for assembling dust

duststorm /ˈdʌst.stɔɹm/ /ˈdʌst.stɔːm/ n
tempête de sable
A storm of dust

dustup n
différend
dispute

dusty /ˈdʌsti/ adj
poussiéreux
covered with dust

dutasteride /duˈtæ.stəˌɹaɪd/ n
dutastéride

dutchman n
romaillet
A piece of wood or stone used to repair a larger piece

dutiful adj
dévoué
accepting of one's obligations

dutifully adv
attentivement consciencieusement scrupuleusement
in a dutiful manner

duty /ˈdjuː.ti/ /ˈdu.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː.ti/ [ˈdu.ɾi] n
devoir obligation service
that which one is morally or legally obligated to do
taxe
tax; tariff
travail
period of time

duty calls phraseologicalUnit
le devoir m'appelle
expresses that the speaker has something they must do

duty of care n
devoir de diligence
legal obligation

duty-free adj
hors taxe
exempt from duty, especially customs

duumvirate /djuːˈʌmvɪɹət/ n
duumvirat
Roman offices

duvet /d(j)uːˈveɪ/ /ˈd(j)uːveɪ/ n
couette
quilt

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ adj
nain naine
miniature

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ n
nain naine
being from folklore, underground dwelling nature spirit
small person
something much smaller than the usual of its sort
naine nain
astronomy: relatively small star

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ v
nanifier naniser rapetisser
to render smaller, turn into a dwarf
rapetisser se nanifier
to become (much) smaller
éclipser écraser
to make appear insignificant
écraser
to make appear much smaller

dwarf elder n
sureau hièble
Sambucus ebulus

dwarf galaxy n
galaxie naine
small galaxy

dwarf planet n
planète naine
a type of celestial body

dwarf spheroidal galaxy n
galaxie naine sphéroïdale
faint galaxy that is devoid of gas with higher than normal proportion of dark matter

dwarf standing on the shoulders of giants n
des nains sur des épaules de géants
person who discovers by building on previous discoveries

dwarf star n
étoile naine
star that is a located in the main sequence

dwarf tinamou n
tinamou carapé

dwarf tossing n
lancer de nain
weird sport

dwarfism /ˈdwɔɹfɪzəm/ /ˈdwɔːfɪzəm/ n
nanisme
condition of being a dwarf

dwell /dwɛl/ v
[[s'appesantir]] sur
to continue to think or talk about (something or someone)
résider
live, reside

dwelling /ˈdwɛl.ɪŋ/ n
domicile habitation
house or place in which a person lives

dwindle /ˈdwɪn.dəl/ v
disparaître décroître diminuer amenuiser fondre s'évanouir
(intransitive) to decrease, shrink, vanish

dwindling adj
diminuant déclinant
that is declining

dyad /ˈdaɪ.æd/ n
duo
set of two different elements

dyadic /daɪˈæ.dɪk/ [daɪˈæ.ɾɪk] adj
dyadique
pertaining to the number two

dye /daɪ/ n
teinture
a colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied

dye /daɪ/ v
teindre
to colour with dye

dyed /daɪd/ adj
teint
colored with dye

dyed-in-the-wool /ˌdaɪd ɪn ðə ˈwʊl/ adj
ancré
firmly established in a person's beliefs or habits
teint en laine
dyed before being formed into cloth

dyer /ˈdaɪə/ /ˈdaɪɚ/ n
teinturier teinturière
one whose occupation is to dye

dying /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
mourant
approaching death

dyke /daɪk/ n
digue
barrier to prevent flooding
fossé
ditch and bank running alongside each other
gouine
masculine lesbian

dynamic /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ adj
dynamique
not steady; in motion
able to change
powerful
computing: happening at runtime instead of at compile time

dynamic /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ n
dynamique
a behavior
the varying loudness or volume

dynamic memory n
mémoire dynamique
computer memory

dynamic system n
système dynamique
system

dynamic verb n
verbe d'action

dynamically adv
dynamiquement
of a dynamic nature

dynamicity n
dynamicité
condition of being dynamic

dynamics n
dynamique
branch of mechanics

dynamism n
dynamisme

dynamite /ˈdaɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ n
dynamite
class of explosives

dynamite /ˈdaɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ v
dynamiter
to blow up with dynamite or other high explosive

dynamiter n
dynamiteur
person who uses dynamite

dynamize v
dynamiser
make dynamic

dynamo /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ n
dynamo
dynamo-electric machine

dynamometrically adv
dynamométriquement

dynastic /daɪˈnæstɪk/ /dɪˈnæstɪk/ adj
dynastique
pertaining to a dynasty

dynasty /ˈdaɪnəsti/ /ˈdɪnəsti/ n
dynastie
a series of rulers or dynasts from one family
era or polity under a certain dynasty, especially in East Asian history

dysarthria n
dysarthrie
difficulty in articulating

dyscalculia /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːli.ə/ n
dyscalculie
pathology: difficulty with numbers

dyscrasia /dɪsˈkɹeɪzɪə/ n
dyscrasie
disorder, especially of the blood

dyscrasic adj
dyscrasique
of or relating to dyscrasia

dysentery /ˈdɪs.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ən.tɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ n
dysenterie
disease characterised by inflammation of the intestines

dysfunction /dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ n
dysfonction dysfonctionnement
failure to function

dysfunctional adj
dysfonctionnel
functioning incorrectly or abnormally

dysgraphia n
dysgraphie
language disorder

dyskinesia /dɪs.kaɪˈniʒi.ə/ /dɪs.kaɪˈniʒə/ /dɪs.kəˈniʒi.ə/ /dɪs.kəˈniʒə/ n
dyskinésie
impairment of voluntary movement

dyslalia /dɪsˈleɪliə/ n
dyslalie
difficulty in talking due to a structural abnormality

dyslexia /dɪsˈlɛk.si.ə/ n
dyslexie
learning disability

dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ adj
dyslexique
of or pertaining to dyslexia

dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ n
dyslexique
a person who has dyslexia

dysmenorrhea /dɪs.mɛ.nəˈɹi.ə/ n
dysménorrhée
painful menstruation

dysmorphia n
dysmorphophobie
dysmorphia

dysostosis n
dysostose
disorder of the development of bone

dyspareunia /dɪspəˈɹuːnɪə/ n
dyspareunie
painful sexual intercourse

dyspeptic /dɪsˈpɛp.tɪk/ adj
irritable morose
irritable or morose
nauséabond
of, relating to, or having dyspepsia

dysphasia /dɪsˈfeɪʒə/ n
dysphasie
pathology

dysphemism /ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ n
dysphémisme
word or phrase used to replace another in this way
dysphémisme hyperbole
use of a derogatory or vulgar word to replace a neutral one

dysphoria /dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/ n
dysphorie
state of feeling unwell, unhappy, restless or depressed

dysplasia /dɪsˈpleɪ.ʒə/ n
dysplasie
abnormal development of cells or tissue

dyspnea /dɪspˈniː.ə/ /ˈdɪsp.ni.ə/ n
dyspnée essoufflement
difficult or laboured respiration

dyspraxia /dɪsˈpɹæksiə/ n
dyspraxie
disorder

dysprosium /dɪsˈpɹoʊ.zi.əm/ n
dysprosium
chemical element

dyssynchrony n
asynchronisme
heart condition
neurological condition
asynchronisme dysynchronie
lack of proper synchrony

dysthymia n
dysthymie
form of clinical depression
tendency to be depressed

dysthymic adj
dysthymique
of or pertaining to dysthymia

dysthymic n
dysthymique
a person diagnosed with dysthymia

dystopia /dɪs.ˈtoʊ.pi.ə/ /dɪs.ˈtəʊ.pi.ə/ /dɪsˈtɐʉpiə/ n
dystopie
medical condition
miserable society
dystopie contre-utopie
vision of a future

dystopian /dɪs.ˈtoʊ.pi.ən/ adj
dystopique contre-utopique contre-utopiste dystopiste
pertaining to a dystopia

dystrophin n
dystrophine

dystrophy /ˈdɪstɹəfi/ n
dystrophie
dystrophy

dzhigit n
djiguite
a brave equestrian in the Caucasus and Central Asia

dzud /(d)zuːd/ n
dzud
a summer drought followed by a severe winter, generally causing serious loss of livestock

décolletage /dɪˈkɒlətɑːʒ/ n
décolleté décolletage
low neckline

déjà vu /ˌdeɪ.ʒɑː ˈvuː/ n
déjà-vu
something which one has or suspects to have seen or experienced before

département n
département
administrative unit in various French-speaking countries

détente /deɪˈtɑnt/ /deɪˈtɒnt/ n
détente
a relaxing of tension, especially between countries

e /eɪ/ /iː/ /ə/ /ɛ/ /ɪ/ /ˈiː/ pronoun
e
name of the letter E, e

e pluribus unum proverb
de plusieurs, un un à partir de plusieurs
e pluribus unum

e-banking n
homebanking
banking carried out electronically

e-bike /ˈiː.baɪk/ n
vélo à assistance électrique
bicycle powered by an electric motor

e-book n
livre électronique livrel livre numérique
electronic book

e-card n
e-carte
computerized greeting card

e-commerce n
commerce électronique vente en ligne
commercial activity conducted via the Internet

e-dictionary n
dictionnaire électronique
electronic dictionary

e-grade n
degré plein

e-learning n
e-learning formation en ligne téléformation
learning conducted via electronic media

e-mail address n
adresse de courrier électronique adresse mail adresse courriel adresse e-mail adresse électronique adresse de messagerie
unique identifier

e-reader n
liseuse e-reader
device

e-scooter n
trottinette électrique

e-sport n
jeu video de competition

e-sports n
e-sport e-sports
video games as a spectator sport

e-ticket n
e-ticket
virtual ticket

e-wallet n
porte-monnaie électronique portefeuille électronique
electronic data store for e-money

e.g. /fɔɹ‿ɪɡˈzæmpəl/ /fɔːɹ‿ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/ /ˌiˈd͡ʒi/ /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ adv
par ex.
initialism used to introduce an illustrative example or short list of examples

eBay pn
eBay
eBay (alternative non-romanised names)

eGovernment n
administration électronique
use of information technologies in government

ePrix /iːˈpɹiː/ n
eprix
electric grand prix

ea. adv
ch.
each

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ adv
chacun
apiece

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ determiner
chaque chacun
every

each other /iˈtʃʌðɚ/ /iːˈtʃʌðə/ pronoun
l'un l'autre les uns les autres
to one another; one to the other

eager /ˈiɡɚ/ /ˈiːɡə/ /ˈɪɡə/ /ˈɪɡɚ/ adj
enthousiaste désireux impatient
excited by desire in the pursuit of any object

eagerly /ˈiɡɚli/ /ˈiːɡəli/ adv
avidement
in an eager manner

eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ /ˈɪɡəl/ n
aigle
any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae
representation of an eagle in heraldry
eagle
in golf, a score of two under par for a hole

eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ /ˈɪɡəl/ v
réussir un aigle
to score an eagle

eagle eye n
œil de lynx
someone with good eyesight, someone with an eye for detail

eagle owl /ˈiːɡəl ˈɑʊl/ n
grand duc hibou
large owl of genus Bubo

eagle-eyed adj
œil de lynx
Having great visual acuity

eaglehawk n
uraète
a large Australian eagle

eaglet n
aiglon aiglette
an eagle chick

ear /iə̯/ /ɪə̯/ /ɪɚ/ /ˈiɹ/ [iːə̯] [ɪə̯~eə̯] [ɪə̯~ɪɐ̯] [ɪː] n
balance indic mouchard
slang: police informant
oreille
organ of hearing
épi
fruiting body of a grain plant

ear /iə̯/ /ɪə̯/ /ɪɚ/ /ˈiɹ/ [iːə̯] [ɪə̯~eə̯] [ɪə̯~ɪɐ̯] [ɪː] v
monter en épi épier
to put forth ears in growing
labourer
archaic: to plough

ear canal n
conduit auditif
tube or meatus running from the outer ear to the eardrum

ear lobe n
lobe
a part of the ear

ear tag n
étiquette d'oreille
tag on the ear of an animal

ear to the ground n
rester à l'écoute être à l'écoute
the practice of carefully gathering information

earache /ˈiɹeɪk/ /ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/ n
otalgie
pain in the ear

earbone n
osselet de l'ouïe
any bone in the year

earbud /ˈiɹ.bʌd/ n
écouteur
small earphone

eardrum /ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/ /ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/ n
tympan
membrane separating outer and middle ears

earl /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ n
comte earl
a British or Irish nobleman

earless seal n
phoque
seal of family Phocidae

earlier /ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/ adv
plus tôt
previously; before now; sooner

early /ˈɜɹli/ /ˈɜːli/ adj
ancien précoce
near the start or beginning
en avance précoce
arriving at a time before expected
précoce
illness: having begun to occur
tôt de bonne heure précoce
at a time in advance of the usual

early /ˈɜɹli/ /ˈɜːli/ adv
tôt de bonne heure avance
at a time before expected

early bird n
lève-tôt
one who wakes early

early childhood n
petite enfance
stage including toddlerhood and some time afterwards

early retiree n
préretraité préretraitée
someone who's on early retirement

early retirement n
préretraite retraite anticipée
early retirement

early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise proverb
coucher de poule et lever de corbeau écartent l'homme du tombeau
Benjamin Franklin quote

earmark v
allouer réserver
to specify or set aside for a particular purpose

earmuff n
cache-oreilles
garment to keep the ears warm
casque anti-bruit casque antibruit
sound-deadening cup or cups

earmuffs n
cache-oreilles
objects that cover ears

earn /ɜːn/ /ɝn/ v
gagner
transitive: receive (money) for working
intransitive: receive money for working
mériter
deserve

earnest /ˈɜː.nɪst/ /ˈɝ.nɪst/ adj
ardent
ardent
sérieux grave
important, serious

earnest /ˈɜː.nɪst/ /ˈɝ.nɪst/ n
gravité sérieux
gravity; serious purpose; earnestness

earnest money n
arrhes
money paid

earnestly /ˈɜːnɪstli/ /ˈɝnɪstli/ adv
sérieusement
in an earnest manner

earnings n
revenus
wages, money earned, income

earphone /ˈɪə(ɹ)fəʊn/ n
écouteur
sound device held near the ear

earphones n
écouteurs
small speakers worn over the ears

earpick n
cure-oreille
instrument for removing earwax

earplug n
bouchon d’oreille
protective clothing for the ear canal

earring /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɪɹɪŋ/ n
boucle d'oreille
piece of jewelry

ears are burning phraseologicalUnit
avoir les oreilles qui sifflent

earshot /ˈɪəˌʃɒt/ /ˈɪɹˌʃɑt/ n
portée de voix
distance

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ /ɵːθ/ n
terre
electrical connection
any general rock-based material
the ground, land
one of the four basic elements
one of the five basic elements
world of our current life, as opposed to afterlife
terre sol
soil
terrier
fox's lair

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ /ɵːθ/ v
enterrer
to bury
mettre à la terre relier à la terre
connect electrically to the earth

earth science n
science de la terre géoscience
any of the sciences dealing with the planet Earth

earthbound adj
terre-à-terre
unimaginative or mundane

earthenware /ˈəːθ(ə)nwɛː/ n
poterie
ceramic

earthly /ˈəːθli/ adj
terrestre
as opposed to heaven

earthly branch n
branche terrestre
set of twelve terms in East Asian cultures

earthquake /ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/ n
tremblement de terre séisme
shaking of the surface of a planet

earthshine /ˈɜː(ɹ)θʃaɪn/ n
clair de Terre lumière cendrée
reflected Earthlight

earthworm n
ver de terre lombric lèche
worm (animal)

earwax n
cérumen
waxy substance secreted by the ear

earwig /ˈɪə(ɹ)wɪɡ/ n
perce-oreille forficule
the insect

earwitness /-wɪtnɪs/ /ˈɪə̯wɪtnəs/ /ˈɪɹwɪtnəs/ n
témoin auriculaire
witness who gives evidence of what he or she has heard

ease /iz/ /iːz/ n
facilité
ability
repos
relaxation

ease /iz/ /iːz/ v
soulager abaisser abréger amoindrir
to alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain)

ease up v
lever le pied
to reduce speed
lâcher du lest
to become more relaxed

easel /ˈi.zəl/ /ˈiː.z(ə)l/ n
chevalet
upright frame for displaying or supporting something

easement /ˈizmənt/ /ˈiːzm(ə)nt/ n
servitude
legal right to use another person's property

easier said than done adj
plus facile à dire qu’à faire
easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish

easily /ˈi.zə.li/ /ˈiː.zɪ.li/ adv
facilement
without difficulty
without question

easiness /ˈiːzɪnəs/ n
facilité simplicité
the quality of being easy

east /iːst/ adj
de [[l']]est
meteorology: easterly
of or pertaining to the east
oriental orientale
from the East
à [[l']]est
in or towards the east

east /iːst/ adv
vers l
towards the east

east /iːst/ n
est orient levant
compass point

east by north n
est-quart-nord-est
compass point

east by south n
est-quart-sud-est
compass point

east-northeast n
est-nord-est
compass point

east-southeast n
est-sud-est
compass point

eastern /ˈi.stɚn/ /ˈiː.stən/ adj
oriental
related to the east

eastern Orphean warbler n
fauvette orphéane
Sylvia crassirostris

eastern buzzard n
buse du Japon
Buteo japonicus

eastern gorilla n
gorille de l'Est

eastern imperial eagle n
aigle impérial
Aquila heliaca

eastern olivaceous warbler n
hypolaïs pâle
Iduna pallida

eastern redbud n
gainier du Canada
Cercis canadensis

eastern yellow wagtail n
bergeronette de Béringie
Motacilla tschutschensis

easterner n
Oriental
a native or inhabitant of the east

easternize v
orientaliser
to make eastern in character

easy /ˈizi/ /ˈiːzi/ adj
facile
consenting readily to sex
facile simple aisé fastoche
requiring little skill or effort

easy as pie adj
simple comme bonjour
very easy

easy chair n
fauteuil
a comfortable chair

easy does it phraseologicalUnit
d'une main légère doucement
do something gently or slowly

easy listening n
easy listening
style of music involving simple and laid-back melodies

easy on the eyes adj
pas désagréable à regarder pas moche
physically attractive

easy peasy adj
les doigts dans le nez simple comme Baptiste simple comme bonjour

easygoing adj
sympathique
casual and informal

eat /it/ /iːt/ v
bouffer ronger
colloquial: cause to worry
manger
eat a meal
manger bouffer
to ingest

eat crow v
admettre son erreur aller à Canossa faire amende honorable reconnaître son erreur venir à Canossa
to recognize that one has mistaken

eat humble pie v
manger son chapeau
to admit one's faults

eat like a bird v
manger comme un moineau
to eat small amounts

eat like a horse v
manger comme quatre manger comme un ogre
eat large amounts

eat my shorts /ˈiːt maɪ ˈʃɔːɹts/ phraseologicalUnit
mange de la crotte va chier va te faire shampooiner va te faire shampouiner
irreverent rebuke or dismissal

eat one's fill v
manger à sa faim
to eat to one's satisfaction, until full

eat one's hat v
manger son chapeau
to express disbelief about a proposition

eat one's heart out v
se ronger le cœur
feel overwhelming negative emotion

eat one's words v
se rétracter
regret something said

eat out /it aʊt/ v
aller au restaurant
dine at a restaurant; to eat out from home
bouffer la chatte bouffer le cul
perform cunnilingus

eat out of someone's hand v
manger dans la main
to be submissive due to fascination

eat pussy v
bouffer la chatte brouter le gazon coller les timbres à la cave faire minette
to perform cunnilingus

eat shit interjection
va chier
expression of discontent or aggravation

eat the rich phraseologicalUnit
mangeons les riches
expression of contempt towards the rich, capitalism and widespread poverty

eat up v
dévorer
consume completely

eater /ˈiː.tə/ /ˈiː.tɚ/ n
mangeur
one who eats

eatery /ˈiːtəɹi/ n
resto
a restaurant or café

eating /ˈitɪŋ/ /ˈiːtɪŋ/ [ˈiɾɪŋ] n
bouffe manger
food, comestibles

eating disorder n
trouble des conduites alimentaires
psychological disorder

eau de toilette /ˌəʊ də twɑːˈlɛt/ n
eau de toilette
lightly scented perfume

eaves /ivz/ /iːvz/ n
corniche avant-toit
underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building

eavesdrop /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/ /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/ n
chéneau
space around a house on which such water drips

eavesdrop /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/ /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/ v
être aux écoutes écouter discrètement écouter secrètement
to hear a conversation one is not intended to hear

eavesdropping n
écoute clandestine
interception of electronic communication

eavestrough n
gouttière
roof gutter

ebb /ɛb/ n
reflux jusant
receding movement of the tide

ebb /ɛb/ v
refluer décliner
to fall away or decline

ebb and flow n
flux et reflux
flowing out and in of the tide

ebb tide n
jusant marée descendante reflux
receding tide

ebonite /ˈɛb.əˌnaɪt/ n
ébonite
product of vulcanizing rubber with sulfur

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ adj
[[d']]ébène ébène
made of ebony wood

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ n
ébène
colour
ébène bois d'ébène
wood
ébénier ébène
tree

ebullience /-ˈbəl-/ /-ˈbʌl-/ /ɪˈbʊl.i.əns/ /ɪˈbʊl.jəns/ n
joie de vivre
quality of enthusiastic or lively expression of feelings and thoughts
ébullition
boiling or bubbling up

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
excentrique
deviating from the norm
not at or in the centre
not perfectly circular
having a different center

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ n
excentrique
person who does not behave like others

eccentricity /ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ [ˌɛk.sənˈtɹɪs.ə.ɾi] n
excentricité
eccentric behaviour
the quality of being eccentric
a ratio between distances in a conic section

ecchi n
ecchi

ecchymosis /ˌɛk.ɪˈmoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌɛk.ɪˈməʊ.sɪs/ n
ecchymose
leaking of blood into the tissues of the body as a result of a bruise

ecclesiastic /əkliziˈæstɪk/ adj
ecclésiastique
pertaining to the church

ecclesiastical /əˈkliː.ziˌæ.stɪ.kəl/ /əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/ adj
ecclésiastique
pertaining to the church

ecclesiologist n
ecclésiologiste ecclésiologue
one versed in ecclesiology

ecclesiology n
ecclésiologie
branch of theology

ecdysteroid n
ecdystéroïde
any of a group of hormones present in arthropods and in plants

echelon /ˈeɪ-/ /ˈɛk.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.əˌlɑn/ n
échelon
(military) formation of troops
level or rank

echelon /ˈeɪ-/ /ˈɛk.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.əˌlɑn/ v
échelonner
to form troops into an echelon

echidna /əˈkɪdnə/ n
échidné
any of the four species of small spined monotremes

echinococcosis n
échinococcose
a potentially fatal parasitic disease of animals and humans, caused by the Echinococcus tapeworm

echinococcus /ɪˌkaɪ.nəˈkɑk.əs/ n
échinocoque
parasite

echinoderm n
échinoderme
member of the Echinodermata

echinofauna n
échinofaune

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ n
écho
reflected sound

echo chamber n
chambre d'écho écho
sound effect
chambre d'échos
environment which unilaterally reinforces one's own views, beliefs, or opinions
chambre réverbérante
room

echo sounder n
échosondeur
sonar device

echo sounding n
échosondage

echocardiogram n
échocardiogramme
echocardiogram

echocardiography n
échocardiographie
use of ultrasound to produce images of the heart

echogram n
échogramme

echograph n
échographe

echographer n
échographiste

echographic adj
échographique

echography n
échographie
the use of ultrasound as a diagnostic aid

echolalia /ˌɛkoʊˈleɪliə/ /ˌɛkə(ʊ)ˈleɪlɪə/ n
écholalie
echoing of words or phrases

echolalic adj
écholalique
of or pertaining to echolalia

echolocation /ˌɛkoʊloʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
écholocalisation écholocation
use of echos to detect objects

eclaircissement /eɪˌklɛə(ɹ)siːsˈmɒ̃n/ n
éclaircissement
explanation of something obscure or unknown

eclampsia /ɪˈklæmp.si.ə/ n
éclampsie
complication of pregnancy

eclatant adj
éclatant
impressive, brilliant, striking, convincing

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ /ɪˈklɛk.tɪk/ adj
de bric et de broc disparate hétéroclite hétérogène
unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous
éclectique
selecting a mixture of what appear to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles

eclipse /iˈklɪps/ /ɪˈklɪps/ n
éclipse
passage of a planetary object between others

eclipse /iˈklɪps/ /ɪˈklɪps/ v
éclipser
To cause an eclipse
To overshadow

ecliptic /ɪˈklɪp.tɪk/ n
écliptique
Earth's orbital plane

eclogue n
églogue
pastoral poem

eco- /ˈiːkəʊ/ /ˈɛkoʊ/ prefix
éco-
concerning ecology or the environment

eco-region n
écorégion
region, smaller than an ecozone, that contains distinct biodiversity of flora and fauna

eco-responsible adj
écoresponsable

ecochemistry n
écochimie

ecocide /ˈiːkəʊsaɪd/ n
écocide
destruction of an ecosystem

ecoclimatic adj
écoclimatique
relating to ecoclimate

ecodistrict n
écoquartier

ecofascism n
écofascisme écototalitarisme
ecofascism

ecofeminism n
éco-féminisme écoféminisme
a sociopolitical movement combining feminism and environmentalism

ecofeminist adj
éco-féministe écoféministe
of or relating to ecofeminism

ecofeminist n
éco-féministe écoféministe
one who subscribes to ecofeminism

ecological /ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
écologique
relating to ecology

ecological footprint n
empreinte écologique
measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems

ecologically adv
écologiquement
in an ecological manner

ecologism n
écologisme
ideology

ecologist /iːˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ /ɪˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
écologiste écologue
A scientist who studies ecology

ecologization n
écologisation
application of ecological methods

ecology /iˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
écologie
branch of biology

ecomuseum n
écomusée
museum focused on a local community

ecomusicology n
écomusicologie
study of music, culture, and nature

econometrics /ɪˌkɑ.nəˈmɛt.ɹɪks/ /ɪˌkɒn.əˈmɛt.ɹɪks/ /ɪˌkɔn.əˈmet.ɹɪks/ n
économétrie
branch of economics

economic /ˌekəˈnɔmɪk/ /ˌikəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌiːkɔˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌiːkəˈnɔmɪk/ /ˌɛkɔˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪk/ adj
économique
pertaining to an economy
pertaining to the study of money
cheap

economic crisis n
crise économique
period of economic slowdown

economic growth n
croissance économique croissance
growth

economic migrant n
migrant économique
person

economic refugee n
réfugié économique
person fleeing poverty

economical /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ adj
économe
careful with money
économique
saving money or resources

economics /ˌikəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/ n
économie science économique
study

economies of scale n
économies d'échelle
the characteristics of a production process

economism n
économisme
Definition

economist /iːˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /ɪˈkɔn.ə.mɪst/ n
économiste
expert in economics

economize /iˈkɑnəmaɪz/ /iˈkɒnəmaɪz/ v
économiser épargner
to use sparingly

economy /iːˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mi/ n
économie
production and distribution and consumption
frugal use of resources
effective management of the resources of a community or system

ecophysiology n
écophysiologie

ecosophy n
écosophie

ecosphere n
écosphère
portion of the atmosphere

ecosystem /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ /ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/ n
écosystème
system of an ecological community and its environment

ecosystemic adj
écosystémique
Of, or pertaining to an ecosystem

ecothriller n
éco-thriller
thriller with an ecological theme

ecotone /ˈiːkətəʊn/ n
écotone
a region of transition

ecotourism /ˌikoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ /ˌiːkəʊˈtʊəɹɪz(ə)m/ /ˌɛkoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ n
écotourisme
responsible travel

ecotype n
écotype
organism adapted to an environment

ecozone n
écozone
large geographical region having a distinct biodiversity

ecstasy /ˈɛk.stə.si/ n
ecstasy exta
drug
extase
intense pleasure
intense emotion
trance associated with mystic or prophetic exaltation

ecstatic /ɛkˈstætɪk/ adj
extatique
feeling or characterized by ecstasy

ecto- /ɛktoʊ-/ prefix
ecto-

ectoblast n
ectoblaste
the outer layer of the blastoderm; the ectoderm or epiblast

ectoderm n
ectoderme
tissue layer in the embryo

ectomorph /ˈɛktoʊmɔːɹf/ /ˈɛktəmɔːɹf/ /ˈɛktəʊmɔːf/ n
ectomorphe
someone with a lean body

ectopic pregnancy n
grossesse extra-utérine
type of pregnancy

ectoplasm /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ n
ectoplasme
parapsychology: visible substance believed to emanate from spiritualistic mediums
cytology: the outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm
parapsychology: an immaterial or ethereal substance

ectothermic adj
poïkilotherme à sang froid
of or relating to ectotherm; having an unregulated body temperature

ecu n
écu
European Currency Unit

ecumene /iːˈkjuː.mə.ni/ n
écoumène
inhabited areas of the world

ecumenical /ˌiːk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ /ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ adj
œcuménique
ecclesiastical: pertaining to the Christian Church in a worldwide sense
general, universal, worldwide

ecumenical council n
concile œcuménique
universal church council

ecumenism n
œcuménisme
ecumenical doctrines and practices

ecumenopolis /ˌɛkjuːmɛˈnɒpəlɪs/ n
œcumenopole
planet-wide city

eczema /ɪɡˈzi.mə/ /ˈɛk.səm.ə/ /ˈɛk.sɪm.ə/ /ˈɛks.mə/ /ˈɛɡ.zəm.ə/ /ˈɛɡ.zɪm.ə/ /ˈɛɡz.mə/ n
eczéma exéma
acute or chronic inflammation of the skin

eczematous /ɪɡˈzɛmətəs/ adj
eczémateux exémateux
of or pertaining to eczema

edamame /ˌɛdəˈmɑːmeɪ/ n
edamame
green soybeans

edaphic adj
édaphique
of or relating to soil

edaphology n
édaphologie
ecological relationship of soil with plants, and land cultivation practices

eddy /ˈɛd.i/ n
remous contre-courant
air or water running in an opposite direction to the main current
tourbillon
whirlpool

eddy current n
courants de Foucault
an induced electric current

edelweiss n
edelweiss édelweiss
a European perennial alpine plant

edema /ɪˈdiː.mə/ n
œdème
excessive accumulation of serum in tissue

edge /ɛd͡ʒ/ n
arête
place where two faces of a polyhedron meet
arête arc
in graph theory: any of the pairs of vertices in a graph
bord
boundary line of a surface
any sharp terminating border; a margin; a brink; extreme verge
carre tranchant
thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument
côté arête
joining line between two vertices of a polygon

edgy /ˈɛd͡ʒi/ adj
anxieux nerveux à cran
limite
on the edge between acceptable and offensive

edible /ˈedɪbəl/ /ˈɛdəbəl/ /ˈɛdɪbəl/ [ˈedɪbɫ̩] [ˈɛdəbɫ̩] [ˈɛdɪbɫ̩] adj
comestible mangeable
that can be eaten without harm; suitable for consumption
mangeable
that can be eaten without disgust

edible /ˈedɪbəl/ /ˈɛdəbəl/ /ˈɛdɪbəl/ [ˈedɪbɫ̩] [ˈɛdəbɫ̩] [ˈɛdɪbɫ̩] n
comestible
anything edible

edible dormouse n
Loir gris loir gris
dormouse which is food

edict /ˈiː.dɪkt/ n
édit
proclamation of law

edification /ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
édification
the act of edifying, or the state of being edified
building

edifice /ˈɛd.ɪ.fɪs/ n
école de pensée édifice
school of thought
édifice
building

edify /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/ v
édifier
To instruct or improve morally or intellectually

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ [ˈɛɾɪʔt̚] n
correction modification
a change to the text of a document

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ [ˈɛɾɪʔt̚] v
éditer modifier corriger monter rediger
to change a text, or a document

edit conflict n
conflit de modification
two people trying to edit simultaneously

edit out v
couper au montage

edit war n
guerre d'édition
a dispute over the content of a page on a wiki or other editable work

editability n
modifiabilité

editable adj
modifiable
capable of being edited

editing /ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/ n
rédaction
an act or instance of something being edited

editio princeps n
édition originale
first printed edition of a work previously only published as manuscript

edition /əˈdɪʃən/ /ɪˈdɪʃən/ [ɪˈdɪʃ.n̩] n
édition
literary work
whole set of copies, print run

editor /ˈɛ.ɾɪ.tɚ/ /ˈɛd.ɪ.tə/ [ˈɛˑ.ɾɪ.tɚ] [ˈɛˑ.ɾɪ.ɾɚ] n
correcteur lecteur-correcteur réviseur
person who edited a specific document
monteur monteuse
someone who manipulates video footage and assembles it into the correct order
monteuse
machine for editing film
rédacteur éditeur
person who edits
éditeur
program for modifying text files
éditeur éditrice
newspaper editor

editor in chief n
rédacteur en chef rédactrice en chef
highest ranking editor

editorial /ˌɛdɪˈtɔɹiəl/ /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːɹɪəl/ adj
rédactionnel éditorial
of or relating to an editor, editing, or an editorial

editorial /ˌɛdɪˈtɔɹiəl/ /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːɹɪəl/ n
éditorial
article giving the opinion of editors

editorial cartoon n
dessin de presse
illustration containing social or political commentary

educable adj
éducable
capable of being educated

educate /ˈed͡ʒ.ɘˌkæet/ /ˈɛd.jʊˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛd͡ʒ.əˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛd͡ʒ.ʊˌkeɪt/ v
éduquer
to instruct or train

educated /ˈɛdjuːkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɛdʒəkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪɾɪd/ adj
averti avisé éclairé
based on relevant information
cultivé
having attained a level of higher education

educated guess n
approximation au pifomètre estimation éclairée hypothèse bien fondée hypothèse raisonnable hypothèse raisonnée
guess based on experience or knowledge

educatee n
élève
someone who is being educated

education /ˌɛd.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛd͡ʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛd͡ʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
éducation
facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, either formally or informally
éducation enseignement
process or art of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment

educational /ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ /ˌɛd͡ʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/ /ˌɛd͡ʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ adj
éducatif
Of or pertaining to education

educative adj
éducatif éducative
educational

educator /ˈɛdjʊkeɪtə/ /ˈɛdʒʊkeɪtə/ /ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɚ/ n
éducateur
éducateur éducatrice
person distinguished for his/her educational work

educology n
éducologie
the fund of knowledge about the educational process

edulcorate v
édulcorer
to sweeten

eek /ik/ /iːk/ interjection
hiii
scream or shriek

eel /iːl/ n
anguille
any fish of the order Anguilliformes

eelgrass n
zostère marine

eelworm n
anguillule
a nematode, or roundworm, especially any that resemble small eels

eeny, meeny, miny, moe n
ams tram gram
similar children's counting-out games in other languages

eerie /ˈɪəɹi/ /ˈɪɹi/ n
craintif peureux timide
frightened
sinistre étrange
weird

eerily /ˈɪəɹɪli/ adv
sinistrement étrangement
In an eerie manner

ef /ˈɛf/ n
effe
name of the letter F, f

efface /əˈfeɪs/ /ɪˈfeɪs/ v
effacer
cause to disappear as if by rubbing out
to erase
s'effacer
make oneself inobtrusive

effacement n
effacement
withdraw in order to make oneself inconspicuous

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfekt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ n
effet
special effect in film
result of an action
scientific phenomenon
sound engineering: alteration in sound
effets
belongings

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfekt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ v
effectuer
to make or bring about; to implement

effect size n
taille d'effet
a measure of the strength or magnitude of the effect

effective /əˈfɛktɪv/ /ɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
efficace
efficient, serviceable, or operative
efficace décisif
producing a decided or decisive effect
efficace effectif
having the power to produce a required effect or effects
en vigueur
actually in effect

effectively /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ adv
efficacement
in an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect

effectiveness /əˈfɛk.tɪv.nəs/ /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv.nɪs/ n
efficacité
property

effeminacy n
efféminement
the quality of being effeminate

effeminate /ɪˈfɛmɪneɪt/ /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ adj
efféminé efféminée
of a man, behaving like a woman

effendi /ɛˈfɛndi/ n
effendi éfendi
title of respect

efferent /ˈɛ.fə.rənt/ /ˈɛ.fɜː.ənt/ adj
efférent
carrying away from

effervescence /ˌɛfə(ɹ)ˈvɛsəns/ n
effervescence
the escape of gas from solution in a liquid

effervescent /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/ /ˌɛfɚˈvɛsənt/ adj
effervescent
fizzy

effete /ɪˈfit/ /ɪˈfiːt/ adj
affaibli
lacking strength
décadent
decadent

efficacious /ˌef.əˈkæɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɛf.əˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
efficace
effective

efficacy /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/ n
efficacité efficience
ability to produce effect

efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/ n
efficacité
extent to which time is well used
rendement
extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose
rendement efficacité

efficient /əˈfɪʃənt/ /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ adj
efficace
using a particular proportion of available energy
efficace efficient
making good use of resources

efficiently adv
efficacement
in an efficient manner

effigy /ˈɛfəd͡ʒi/ n
effigie
dummy or other crude representation
likeness of a person

effloresce /-flɒ-/ /ˌɛfləˈɹɛs/ v
effleurir
to seep through material and then crystallize on a surface in a powdery form

efflorescence /ˌɛfləˈɹɛsəns/ n
efflorescence
formation of a powdery surface
production of flowers
rapid flowering of a culture
efflorescence irruption
eruption on the skin

effluence /ˈɛfluəns/ n
effluence
process of flowing out

effluvium /ɪˈfluːvi.əm/ n
effluvium
gaseous or vaporous emission

effort /ˈɛfət/ /ˈɛfɚt/ n
effort
the amount of work involved in achieving something

effortless adj
aisé sans effort
without effort

effortlessly /ˈɛf.ət.ləs.li/ /ˈɛf.ɚt.ləs.li/ adv
sans effort
without effort; without difficulty or struggle

effrontery /ɛˈfɹʌntəɹi/ /ɪˈfɹʌntəɹi/ n
effronterie
insolent and shameless audacity

effulgent /ɛ-/ /ɪˈfʌldʒ(ə)nt/ /ɪˈfʌld͡ʒənt/ adj
rayonnant rayonnante
radiant, resplendent, shining

effusion n
effusion
outpouring of liquid
outpouring of speech or emotion
seeping of fluid into a body cavity
chemistry, physics: process

effusive /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ adj
expansif généreux émotif
extravagant or excessive

eftsoons adv
bientôt
soon after

egalitarian /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ adj
égalitaire
characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people

egalitarian /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ n
égalitaire
person who accepts or promotes social equality and equal rights for all people

egalitarianism n
égalitarisme
political doctrine of universal equality

egestion /iːˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ n
excrétion excrément
act of egesting

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ n
egg œuf
person regarded as having not yet realized they are transgender, or who has not yet come out as transgender or is in the early stages of transitioning; one’s lack of awareness that one is transgender
œuf
approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, housing the embryo within a membrane or shell during its development
edible egg of a domestic fowl; the contents of such an egg or eggs used as food
thing which looks like or is shaped like an egg

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ v
jeter des oeufs
to throw (rotten) eggs at (someone or something)

egg of Columbus n
œuf de Colomb
brilliant idea or discovery that seems simple after the fact

egg on v
pousser
provoke

egg on one's face n
être en porte-à-faux
suffer embarrassment or humiliation

egg roll n
pâté impérial
a food made made by wrapping a combination of ingredients

egg spoon /ˌɛɡ ˈspun/ /ˌɛɡ ˈspuːn/ n
cuillère à œuf
spoon used for eating a boiled egg from a hole made in the shell

egg timer n
minuteur sablier
timer with an alarm

egg tooth n
dent de délivrance diamant
egg tooth

egg whisk n
palette à z-œufs
kitchen utensil

eggcup n
coquetier
a small dish used to support a boiled egg while it is eaten

egghead n
crâne d'œuf
pejorative: bald person
intello
pejorative: intellectual

eggnog /ˈɛɡ.nɑɡ/ /ˈɛɡ.nɒɡ/ /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/ n
lait de poule
egg-based beverage

eggplant /-plɑːnt/ /ˈɛɡ.plænt/ n
aubergine
edible fruit
plant

eggshell /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ n
coquille d'œuf
object
coquille d’œuf
colour

eglantine n
églantine
Rosa eglanteria

ego /ˈiɡoʊ/ /ˈiːɡəʊ/ /ˈɛɡəʊ/ n
moi
the self
psychoanalytic ego

egocentric adj
égocentrique
egotistical

egocentrically adv
égocentriquement
in an egocentric manner

egocentricity n
égocentricité
quality of being egocentric

egoism n
égoïsme
tendency to think of self

egoist /ˈiːɡoʊ.ɪst/ n
égoïste
advocate of egoism
self-centered or selfish person

egotism n
égotisme
preoccupation with oneself

egotist n
égoïste

egregious /əˈɡɹiː.d͡ʒi.əs/ /ɪˈɡɹiː.d͡ʒəs/ adj
flagrant inouï
conspicuous, exceptional, outstanding

egregore /ˈɛɡɹɪɡɔɹ/ n
égrégore
psychic entity influencing thoughts

egress /ˈiːɡɹɛs/ n
sortie
process of exiting

egret /ˈi.ɡɹɪt/ n
aigrette
Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea

eh /e/ /eɪ/ /ɛ/ [ɛː] interjection
hein
(Canadian) an interjection used to ascertain the continued attention
used to mean “What?”
hein n'est-ce pas
used as a tag question

ehrlichiosis n
cowdriose ehrlichiose
tick-borne disease

eicosanoid /aɪˈkoʊ.səˌnɔɪd/ n
eicosanoïde

eid mubarak phraseologicalUnit
aïd moubarak eid mubarak
eid mubarak

eider /ˈaɪdə/ /ˈaɪdɚ/ n
eider eider à duvet
duck of genus Somateria

eiderdown n
édredon
a quilt stuffed with this down
the down of the eider duck

eidetic /aɪˈdɛtɪk/ adj
eidétique
pertaining to a memory of perfect clarity

eidolopoeia n
idolopée
rhetorical figure

eigen- prefix
propre

eigenfunction n
fonction propre
function

eigenmode n
mode propre
physics

eigenspace n
espace propre
set of the eigenvectors associated with a particular eigenvalue

eigenvalue /ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuː/ n
valeur propre
scalar multiplier of an eigenvector

eigenvector n
vecteur propre
vector not rotated by linear transformation

eight /eɪt/ n
huit
Playing card with value 8
The digit/figure 8

eight /eɪt/ numeral
huit
cardinal number 8

eight hundred /ˈeɪt ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈeɪt ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
huit cents
cardinal number 800

eight o'clock n
huit heures
the start of the ninth hour

eight thousand n
huit mille
cardinal number

eighteen /ˈeɪ(t).tin/ /ˈeɪ.tiːn/ /ˌeɪ(t)ˈtin/ /ˌeɪˈtiːn/ numeral
dix-huit
cardinal number

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ adj
dix-huitième
the ordinal form of the number eighteen

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ n
dix-huitième
one of eighteen equal parts of a whole
the person or thing in the eighteenth position

eighth /eɪtθ/ /eɪθ/ adj
huitième
ordinal form of the number eight

eighth /eɪtθ/ /eɪθ/ n
huitième
person or thing in the eighth position
one of eight equal parts of a whole

eighth rest n
demi-soupir

eighties n
années 80 années quatre-vingt
the decade of the 1980s

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ adj
quatre-vingtième huitantième
ordinal form of the number eighty

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ n
huitantième quatre-vingtième
One of eighty equal parts of a whole
The person or thing in the eightieth position

eighty /ˈeɪ.ti/ [ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi] numeral
quatre-vingts huitante octante
80

eighty-eight numeral
quatre-vingt-huit
88

eighty-first n
quatre-vingt-et-unième
one of eighty-one equal parts of a whole

eighty-four numeral
quatre-vingt-quatre
84

eighty-nine numeral
quatre-vingt-neuf huitante-neuf
89

eighty-one numeral
quatre-vingt-un huitante et un octante et un
81

eighty-second adj
huitante-deuxième quatre-vingt-deuxième
ordinal form of eighty-two

eighty-seven numeral
quatre-vingt-sept
87

eighty-six numeral
quatre-vingt-six
cardinal number 86

eighty-three numeral
quatre-vingt-trois
83

eighty-two numeral
quatre-vingts deux quatre-vingt-deux
82

eightysomething n
octogénaire
a person between the ages of 80 and 89

einkorn wheat n
engrain engrain sauvage petit épeautre
wheat type

einsteinium /aɪnˈstaɪni.əm/ n
einsteinium
element with atomic number 99

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ adv
non plus
(after a negative) as well

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
ou soit
soit ou soit ... ou
introduces the first of two options

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ determiner
chaque l'un ou l'autre les deux
each of two

either way adv
dans un cas comme dans l'autre peu importe
regardless of what happens

either … or conjunction
ou … ou soit … soit

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.lət/ n
éjaculat
the liquid ejected during ejaculation

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.lət/ v
éjaculer
to eject semen or vaginal fluid

ejaculation /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/ n
éjaculation
ejection of semen through the urethra

ejaculatory /ɪ.ˈd͡ʒæ.kjə.lə.ˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
éjaculateur
of or pertaining to ejaculation

ejaculatory duct n
canal éjaculateur
ejaculatory duct

eject /ɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
expulser éjecter
to compel to leave
to throw out forcefully

ejecta /əˈd͡ʒɛktə/ /ɪˈd͡ʒɛktə/ n
éjecta
material which has been ejected, especially from a volcano

ejectable adj
éjectable
able to be ejected

ejection /-t͡ʃən/ /-ɪn/ /iˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ /əˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ n
éjection
act of ejecting

ejection seat n
siège éjectable
seat in an aircraft which can be ejected from the cockpit

eke out v
accroître un peu améliorer augmenter faire durer
to supplement
arracher décrocher gagner tout juste sa vie joindre les deux bouts
to obtain with difficulty

ekphrasis /ˈɛkfɹəsɪs/ n
ekphrasis
description of an object or artwork

ekranoplan n
ékranoplane
ground-effect vehicle

el /ˈɛl/ [ɛɫ] n
elle
name of the letter L, l

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ v
approfondir
to give further detail or explanation
élaborer
to develop in detail or complexity

elaborated sap n
sève élaborée
sap produced in leaves

eland /ˈiːlənd/ n
éland
genus of antelope

elanid kite n
élanion
bird of the Elaninae subfamily

elapse /ɪˈlæps/ v
passer s'écouler
(of time) to pass or move by

elastic /iˈlæstɪk/ /əˈlæstɪk/ adj
élastique
capable of stretching
made of elastic
sensitive to changes in price

elastic /iˈlæstɪk/ /əˈlæstɪk/ n
élastique
material

elastic band n
élastique bande élastique
loop of rubber or similar material

elasticated adj
élastiqué
containing a strip of elastic

elasticity /ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
élasticité
physics: property by which a material can regain its original dimensions
economics: sensitivity of a variable to changes in another variable
quality of being elastic

elastin n
élastine
protein with elastic properties, similar to collagen

elated adj
fou de joie
extremely happy and excited

elation /iːˈleɪʃən/ /ɪˈleɪʃən/ n
allégresse exaltation
allégresse élation
An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism

elative /ɪˈleɪtɪv/ n
élatif
elative degree of an adjective
elative case of a noun

elative case n
élatif
case used to indicate movement out of something

elbaite n
elbaïte
a type of tourmaline

elbow /ˈɛlboʊ/ /ˈɛlbəʊ/ [ˈɛɫboʊ] n
coude
joint between upper arm and forearm
pipe fitting
coup de coude
a hit with the elbow

elbow /ˈɛlboʊ/ /ˈɛlbəʊ/ [ˈɛɫboʊ] v
jouer des coudes
to push with the elbow

elbow bump /ˌɛlboʊ ˈbʌmp/ /ˌɛlbəʊ ˈbʌmp/ n
salut du coude
touching of elbows between two people

elbow grease n
huile de coude
effort or hard work

elbow room n
espace place
room or space in which to move or maneuver
liberté d'action marge de manœuvre
freedom or leeway

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ adj
aîné
greater than another in age or seniority

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ n
ancien aîné
older member, leader of a community
aîné personne âgée
old person
sureau
Sambucus
Sambucus nigra

elderberry /ˈɛldə(ɹ)ˌbɛɹi/ n
baie de sureau
fruit

eldercare n
soins aux personnes âgées
care for the elderly

elderly /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ adj
âgé vieux ancien
old

elderly /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ n
aîné personne âgée
elderly person

elecampane /ˌɛləkæmˈpeɪn/ /ˌɛlɪkamˈpeɪn/ n
grande aunée inule aunée aunée officinale
Inula helenium

elect /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ adj
élu
who has been elected

elect /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ n
élu élue
One chosen by God
One chosen or set apart

elect /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ v
choisir décider
to choose or make decision
élire
to choose in election

election /əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ n
élection
process of choosing a new leader or representatives by popular vote
choice of a leader or representatives

election campaign n
campagne électorale

elective /ɪˈlɛktɪv/ adj
facultatif
optional or discretionary

elective /ɪˈlɛktɪv/ n
option

elective affinity n
affinité élective

electocracy n
électocratie

elector /iˈlɛktɚ/ /əˈlektə/ /əˈlɛktɔɹ/ /əˈlɛktɚ/ /ɪˈlektə/ /ɪˈlɛktə/ /ɪˈlɛktɚ/ n
grand électeur
member of an electoral college; official selected by a state as a member of the Electoral College to elect the president and vice president of the United States
électeur votant votard
person eligible to vote in an election

electoral /ə.lɛkˈtoɹ.əl/ /əˈlek.tə.ɹəl/ /əˈlek.tɹəl/ /əˈlɛk.tɚ.əl/ /ɪ.lɛkˈtɔɹ.əl/ /ɪˈlɛk.tə.ɹəl/ /ɪˈlɛk.tɹəl/ adj
électoral
of, or relating to elections

electoral college n
collège électoral
body of electors empowered to elect someone to a particular office

electoral district n
circonscription
district represented by one or more elected officials

electoral fraud n
fraude electoral
illegal interference with an election

electoral register n
liste électorale
list of registered voters

electorate /ɪˈlɛktəɹət/ /ɪˈlɛktɹət/ n
électorat
collective people of a country, state, or electoral district who are entitled to vote
office, or area of dominion, of an Elector

electric /iˈlɛktɹɪk/ /əˈlɛktɹɪk/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ adj
électrique
electrical
electronic (musical instrument)

electric /iˈlɛktɹɪk/ /əˈlɛktɹɪk/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ n
voiture électrique
electric car

electric bass /ɪˈlɛktɹɪkbeɪs/ n
basse électrique
electric bass guitar

electric car n
voiture électrique
a car that uses electric motors

electric cello n
violoncelle électrique
modified cello

electric chair n
chaise électrique
device used for performing execution by electrocution

electric charge n
charge électrique
electric energy of a charged body
quantity of unbalanced ions in an object
quantum number of some subatomic particles
charge électrique charge

electric circuit n
circuit électrique
path or interconnected group of paths (at least one of which is closed) that can carry an electric current

electric current n
courant courant électrique
measurement of the rate of flow of electric charge

electric discharge n
décharge électrique

electric fence n
clôture électrique électrificateur de clôture
electric fence

electric field n
champ électrique
region around a charged particle

electric guitar /ə.ˈlɛk.tɹɪk ɡɪ.ˈtɑːɹ/ n
guitare électrique
guitar which requires electronic amplification

electric guitarist n
guitariste électrique
someone who plays or performs on the electric guitar

electric harp n
harpe électrique

electric piano /əˈlɛk.tɹɪk piˈæn.oʊ/ n
piano électrique
an instrument

electric ray n
torpedo torpille
fish of the order Torpedodiniformes

electric shaver n
rasoir électrique

electric shock n
choc électrique électrisation
physical reaction

electric vehicle n
voiture électrique véhicule électrique
vehicle that uses an electric motor as the means of propulsion

electric violin n
violon électrique
an instrument

electrical engineer n
ingénieur électricien

electrical engineering n
électrotechnique génie électrique ingénierie électrique
branch of engineering

electrical tape n
ruban isolant
plastic tape

electrically adv
électriquement
by means of electricity

electrician /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ n
électricien électricienne
tradesman who works with electrical equipment

electricity /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ɪˌlɛkˈt͡ʃɹɪsɪti/ /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪsɪti/ n
électricité
form of energy
electric power

electricity meter n
compteur électrique
a device that measures the consumption of electricity

electrification n
électrification
the act of electrifying, or the state of being charged with electricity
adaptation for electric power

electrify /ɪˈlɛktɹɪfaɪ/ v
électrifier
to adapt for electric power
électrifier électriser
to cause electricity to pass through
to communicate electricity to
électriser exciter
to excite suddenly and violently

electro /ɪˈlɛk.tɹəʊ/ n
electro électro
The musical genre

electro- prefix
électro-
of electricity or electrical

electroacoustics n
électroacoustique
the science of the interaction and interconversion of electric and acoustic phenomena

electrobiology n
électrobiologie
study of the production of electricity by organisms

electrocardiogram /əˌlɛktɹəˈkɑɹdi.əˌɡɹæm/ n
électrocardiogramme
trace of an electrocardiograph

electrocardiography n
électrocardiographie
the science of preparation and diagnostic interpretation of electrocardiograms

electrocatalysis n
électrocatalyse
atalysis of a half cell reaction

electrocatalyst n
électrocatalyseur
material that catalyzes a half cell reaction

electrocatalytic adj
électrocatalytique
pertaining to electrocatalysis or an electrocatalyst

electroconvulsive therapy n
électroconvulsivothérapie
biomedical therapy using electrical current

electrocute /əˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/ /ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/ v
électrocuter
to cause death from immediate complications resulting from electric shock

electrocution /ɪˌlɛktɹəˈkjuːʃən/ n
électrocution
accidental death or suicide by electric shock
a severe electric shock
deliberate execution by electric shock

electrode /iˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ /əˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ n
électrode
the terminal through which electric current passes

electrodeposition n
électrodéposition
deposition of a metal on a cathode during electrolysis

electroencephalogram n
électroencéphalogramme
a recording of electrical brain activity made by an electroencephalograph

electroencephalographically adv
électroencéphalographiquement

electroencephalography n
électroencéphalographie
measurement of electrical activity in medicine

electrofugal adj
électrofuge

electrology n
électrologie
the branch of physical science that deals with electricity and its properties

electroluminescence n
électroluminescence
generation of light by application of an alternating current or by electric discharge

electrolysis /ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/ n
électrolyse
chemical change
destruction of hair roots by electric current

electrolyte /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɵˌlaɪt/ n
électrolyte
substance that ionizes and conducts electricity
ion that regulates the electric charge on cells and the flow of water across their membranes

electrolytic /ɨˌlɛk.tɹɵˈlɪ.tɪk/ adj
électrolytique

electrolytic capacitor n
condensateur électrochimique condensateur électrolytique
capacitor that uses an electrolyte

electromagnet n
électro-aimant électroaimant
magnet

electromagnetic adj
électromagnétique
pertaining to electromagnetism

electromagnetic force n
force électromagnétique
fundamental force

electromagnetic interaction n
interaction électromagnétique
electromagnetic interaction

electromagnetic radiation n
rayonnement électromagnétique
radiation

electromagnetic spectrum n
spectre électromagnétique
electromagnetic spectrum

electromagnetic wave n
onde électromagnétique
electromagnetic radiation

electromagnetism /ɪˌlɛk.tɹəʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/ n
électromagnétisme
a fundamental force

electromechanical adj
électromécanique
combining the fields of mechanics and electronics

electromechanics n
électromécanique
engineering aspects of electric devices

electrometallurgical adj
électrométallurgique
of or pertaining to electrometallurgy

electron /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɑn/ /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɒn/ n
électron
the negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit atoms

electron cloud n
nuage [[d']]électrons nuage électronique
mathematically defined region

electron microscope n
microscope électronique
any of several forms of microscope that use a beam of electrons

electron volt n
électronvolt électron-volt
a unit for measuring the energy of subatomic particles

electronarcosis n
électronarcose
process of rendering one unconscious

electronegativity n
électronégativité
degree of electron attraction

electroneutrality n
électroneutralité

electronic /əˌlɪkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ˌi.lɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɪkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
électronique
operating on behavior of electrons
generated by electronic device
pertaining to electrons
of or pertaining to the Internet

electronic cigarette /ɪˌlɛkˈtʃɹɑːnɪk ˈsɪɡɚˌɛt/ n
cigarette électronique vapoteuse
electronic cigarette

electronic circuit n
circuit électronique

electronic game n
jeu électronique
game played on an electronic device

electronic sport n
jeu video de competition sport électronique
electronic sport

electronica n
électronica
any of a wide range of electronic music genres

electronics n
électronique
physics
device

electrophoresis n
électrophorèse
method for separation of large molecules

electrophysiological adj
électrophysiologique
of, or relating to electrophysiology

electroplate v
plaquer
to coat an object with a thin layer of metal using electrolysis

electroscope n
électroscope
device that detects the presence of an electric charge

electrosensibility n
électrosensiblité

electrostatic adj
électrostatique
of, relating to, or producted by electrostatics or static electricity

electrostatic precipitator n
électrofiltre
particulate collection device

electrostatics n
électrostatique
branch of physics

electrotechnician n
électrotechnicien électrotechnicienne
specialist in electrotechnology

electrotechnology n
électrotechnique
electrical technology and engineering

electrotherapy n
électrothérapie
use of electrical energy as a medical treatment

electroweak adj
électrofaible
combination of the electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces

electrum /ɪˈlɛktɹəm/ n
électrum
alloy of gold and silver

elegance /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ n
élégance
restraint and grace in style
élégance finesse grâce
grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners

elegant /ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt/ adj
élégant
exhibiting elegance

elegiac /ˌɛləˈd͡ʒaɪæk/ /ˌɛləˈd͡ʒaɪək/ adj
élégiaque
of or relating to an elegy

elegy /ˈɛlɪd͡ʒi/ n
élégie
mournful or plaintive poem or song

element /ˈɛləmənt/ n
membre point élément
set theory: object in a set
élément
chemistry: simplest chemical substance
simplest or essential part or principle of anything
place or state of being that an individual or object is better suited towards
computing: conceptual object in a markup language
atmospheric forces
law: component of a cause of action
alchemy: one of the four basic building blocks
heating element
group of people with a common characteristic
something small

elemental n
élémentaire élémental
fantastic creature

elementary /(ˌ)ɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
élémentaire
relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something

elementary charge n
charge élémentaire
electric charge on a single proton

elementary particle n
particule élémentaire
subatomic particle that does not consist of smaller particles

elementary substance n
corps simple
pure chemical substance consisting of a singe element

elemi n
élémi
elemi

elephant /el.e.fant/ /ˈɛləfənt/ /ˈɛlɪf(ə)nt/ n
éléphant éléphante éléphanteau éléphantelle
mammal
éléphantesque
anything huge and ponderous

elephant bird n
oiseau-éléphant
extinct flightless bird

elephant dose n
dose de cheval
large amount

elephant in the room n
l'éléphant dans la pièce
problem that is obvious but ignored

elephant seal n
éléphant de mer
mammal of the genus Mirounga

elephant shrew n
musaraigne à trompe
Any member of the order Macroscelidea

elephant trap /ˈɛləfənt ˌtɹæp/ /ˈɛlɪf(ə)nt ˌtɹæp/ n
piège de l'éléphant
(chess) faulty attempt by White to win a pawn

elephantiasis /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/ n
éléphantiasis
disease

elephantine /ɛl.əˈfæn.taɪn/ /ɛl.əˈfæn.tin/ /ˈɛl.ə.fən.taɪn/ /ˈɛl.ə.fən.tin/ adj
éléphantesque
very large
éléphantin
of or relating to elephants

elevate /ˈɛləveɪt/ v
augmenter
increase the intensity of
élever
raise

elevated /ˈɛl.əˌveɪ.ɾəd/ /ˈɛl.əˌveɪ.ɾɪd/ adj
élevé
above normal

elevated railway n
ligne ferroviaire aérienne
railway

elevation /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/ n
élévation
condition of being elevated
that which is raised
act of raising

elevator music n
musique d'ascenseur musique d'aéroport
music played as a background in elevators and businesses

eleven /iˈlɛvən/ /əˈlɛv.ən/ /ɪˈlɛvən/ [ɪˈlɛbm̩] numeral
onze
the cardinal number occurring after ten and before twelve

eleven hundred numeral
mille cent onze cent
one thousand one hundred

eleven o'clock n
onze heures
the start of the twelfth hour

eleventh /iˈlɛv.ənθ/ /əˈlɛv.ənθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/ adj
onzième
ordinal form of eleven

eleventh /iˈlɛv.ənθ/ /əˈlɛv.ənθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/ n
onzième
something in the eleventh position
one of eleven equal parts of a whole

eleventh hour n
à la dernière minute
The last minute

eleventhly adv
onzièmement
in the eleventh place

eleventy /ɪˈlɛvənti/ numeral
onzante
one hundred and ten

elf /ɛlf/ n
elfe
Norse mythology: luminous spirit dwelling in Álfheim
fantasy: magical, typically forest-guarding creature
elfe lutin farfadet
mythical, supernatural being

elf owl n
chevêchette des saguaros chevêchette elfe

elicit /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ v
déduire raisonner
to use logic to arrive at truth
obtenir causer réaliser
to draw out, bring out
susciter
to evoke, educe

elide /ɪˈlaɪd/ v
amalgamer confondre
to conflate
omettre
to leave out or omit
élider
to cut off, as a vowel or a syllable

eligibility n
éligibilité
quality of being eligible

eligible /ˈel.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ adj
approprié éligible
meeting the necessary requirements to participate; worthy of being chosen

eliminate /iˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ /iˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ /əˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ /əˈlɪm.ə.næɪt/ /ɪˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ /ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ v
tuer
kill
éliminer
completely destroy

elimination /ɪlɪmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ n
élimination
act of eliminating, expelling or throwing off

eliminator n
éliminateur éliminatrice
one who, or that which, eliminates

eliminatory adj
éliminatoire
tending to eliminate

elision /ɪˈlɪz.j(ə)n̩/ /ɪˈlɪʒ.(ə)n̩/ n
élision
the omission of a letter or syllable

elite /eɪˈlit/ /iˈlit/ /əˈlit/ /əˈliːt/ /ɛˈliːt/ /ɪˈlit/ /ɪˈliːt/ [əˈlɪit] [ɪˈlɪit] adj
élite d'élite élitaire
of high birth or social position

elite /eɪˈlit/ /iˈlit/ /əˈlit/ /əˈliːt/ /ɛˈliːt/ /ɪˈlit/ /ɪˈliːt/ [əˈlɪit] [ɪˈlɪit] n
élite
group with higher status

elitism /eɪˈliːtɪzəm/ /ɪˈliːtɪzəm/ n
élitisme
belief society should be run by elite

elitist adj
élitiste
of or relating to elitism

elitist n
élitiste
someone who believes in rule by an elite group

elixir /-ɪə(ɹ)/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɪksə(ɹ)/ n
élixir
pharmacy: sweet taste-masking liquid

elixir of life n
élixir de vie
elixir that brings immortality

ell /ˈɛl/ n
aune
measure of cloth
aile
extension of a building

ellipse /iˈlɪps/ /əˈlɪps/ /ɪˈlɪps/ n
ellipse
curve

ellipsis /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/ n
ellipse
omission of word or phrase
points de suspension
typographic mark

ellipsoid /iˈlɪp.sɔɪd/ /əˈlɪp.soɪd/ /əˈlɪp.sɔɪd/ /ɪˈlɪp.soɪd/ /ɪˈlɪp.sɔɪd/ n
ellipsoïde
surface all of whose cross sections are elliptic or circular

elliptic /ɪˈlɪptɪk/ adj
elliptique
relating to an ellipse or its mathematical definition

elliptic curve n
courbe elliptique

elliptical /əˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/ adj
elliptique
oval
showing ellipsis

elliptical galaxy n
galaxie elliptique
galaxy having smooth, featureless light-profile

elm /ɛlm/ /ˈɛləm/ n
orme
tree of genus Ulmus

elocution /ɛləˈkjuːʃən/ n
élocution
The art of public speaking with expert control of gesture and voice, etc.

elongate /iˈlɑŋ.ɡeɪt/ /iˈlɔŋ.ɡeɪt/ /ɪˈlɑŋ.ɡeɪt/ /ɪˈlɒŋ.ɡeɪt/ /ɪˈlɔŋ.ɡeɪt/ adj
allongé
lengthened

elongate /iˈlɑŋ.ɡeɪt/ /iˈlɔŋ.ɡeɪt/ /ɪˈlɑŋ.ɡeɪt/ /ɪˈlɒŋ.ɡeɪt/ /ɪˈlɔŋ.ɡeɪt/ v
allonger
to make long

elongated adj
élongé
extensive in length

elope /ɛˈloʊp/ /ɛˈləʊp/ /ɪˈloʊp/ /ɪˈləʊp/ v
enfuir
run away with a paramour
fuguer
run away from home

elopement /ɪˈloʊpmənt/ n
disparition
running away from home for any reason
élopement
running away from home with a paramour
running away secretly to get married

eloquence /ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/ n
éloquence
the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing

eloquent /ˈɛl.əˌkwənt/ adj
éloquent
fluently persuasive and articulate
effective in expressing meaning

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adj
autre
other

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adv
sinon autrement
word that implies any result with the exception of the one being referred to

elucidate /iˈluː.sɪ.deɪt/ /əˈluː.sɪ.deɪt/ v
expliquer élucider
make clear

elucidation /ɪˌlu.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
élucidation
A making clear; the act of elucidating or that which elucidates, as an explanation, an exposition, an illustration

elude /iˈluwd/ /ɪˈljuːd/ /ɪˈlyːd/ /ɪˈlʉwd/ v
éluder
to evade, or escape from someone or something

elusive /iˈl(j)u.sɪv/ /iˈl(j)uː.sɪv/ /ɪˈl(j)u.sɪv/ /ɪˈl(j)uː.sɪv/ adj
insaisissable évasif
evading capture, comprehension or remembrance

elute /i.ˈluːt/ v
éluer
to separate substances using a solvent

elve n
elfe

elven /ˈɛlv(ə)n/ adj
elfique
belonging or relating to, or characteristic of, elves

elver /ˈɛlvə(ɹ)/ n
anguille de verre bouiron civelle pibale
a young eel

elytron /ˈɛlɪtɹɒn/ n
élytre
outer covering of insect

em /ˈɛm/ n
cadratin
typographic unit
emme
name of the letter M, m

em dash n
tiret cadratin
typographical symbol '—'

emaciate v
amaigrir émacier
(transitive) make extremely thin or wasted
s'amaigrir s'émacier
(intransitive) become extremely thin or wasted

emaciated /-meɪ.ʃi-/ /-ˈmeɪ.si-/ /i-/ /ə-/ /əˈmeɪ.ʃi.eɪ.tɪd/ /ɪˈmeɪ.siˌeɪ.tɪd/ adj
émacié
thin or haggard

emaciation n
émaciation
the act of making very lean
émaciation émaciement
the state of being emaciated

email /ˈiˌmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ n
adresse courriel
email address
courriel courrier électronique e-mail email message électronique
message sent through email an email system
courriel courrier électronique email messagerie électronique
system for transferring messages from one computer to another

email /ˈiˌmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ v
courrieller envoyer par courriel
(transitive) to send (something) through email
envoyer un courriel courrieller
(intransitive) to send, or compose and send, an email or emails
(transitive) to send an email or emails to

emanate /ˈɛm.ə.ˌneɪt/ v
émaner
To come from a source

emanation /ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/ n
radon émanation
radon
émanation
act of flowing
that which flows

emancipate /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/ v
émanciper
To set free from the power of another

emancipation /ɪˌmæn.səˈpeɪ.ʃən/ n
émancipation
act of setting free from the power of another

emasculate /iˈmæs.kjə.lət/ /iˈmæs.kjəˌleɪt/ /əˈmæs.kjə.leɪt/ /əˈmæs.kjəˌleɪt/ /ɪˈmask.jəl.leɪt/ /ɪˈmask.jəl.lət/ /ɪˈmask.jʊl.lət/ /ɪˈmask.jʊlˌeɪt/ adj
émasculé
deprived of virility or vigor

emasculate /iˈmæs.kjə.lət/ /iˈmæs.kjəˌleɪt/ /əˈmæs.kjə.leɪt/ /əˈmæs.kjəˌleɪt/ /ɪˈmask.jəl.leɪt/ /ɪˈmask.jəl.lət/ /ɪˈmask.jʊl.lət/ /ɪˈmask.jʊlˌeɪt/ v
émasculer
to deprive of virile or procreative power; to castrate

emasculation n
émasculation
castration

embalm /ɪmˈbɑlm/ /ɪmˈbɑm/ /ɪmˈbɑːm/ /ɪmˈbɔm/ v
embaumer
to treat a corpse in order to prevent decomposition
to perfume

embankment n
talus chaussée
artificial mound of earth and stone

embarcadère n
embarcadère
a pier, a wharf

embarge /əmˈbɑɹd͡ʒ/ /əmˈbɑːdʒ/ v
embarquer
to put in a barge
embarquer monter
to board a barge

embargo /ɪmˈbɑɹɡoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊ/ n
embargo
a ban on trade with another country
an order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port
a temporary ban on making certain information public

embark /ɛmˈbɑɹk/ /ɛmˈbɑːk/ /ɪmˈbɑɹk/ /ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
embarquer monter
to get on a boat

embarkation n
embarquement
embarking

embarrass /ɪmˈbæɹ.əs/ /ɪmˈbɛɹ.əs/ v
embarrasser gêner
to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely

embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ /ɪmˈbɛɹ.əst/ adj
gêné embarrassé
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort

embarrassing /ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/ /ɪmˈbɛɹəsɪŋ/ adj
gênant embarrassant
causing embarrassment

embarrassment /ɪmˈbæɹəsmənt/ n
(être la) honte (de)
person whose actions cause humiliation
embarras
state of discomfort
state of confusion

embarrassment of riches n
embarras du choix
too much of a good thing

embassy /ˈɛmbəsi/ n
ambassade
organization representing a foreign state

embattled /ɛmˈbæt(ə)ld/ /ɛmˈbætl̩d/ /ɪm-/ [-ɾ(ə)ld] adj
armé prêt pour la bataille
armed or prepared for battle
contesté encerclé
subject to or troubled by attacks, controversy, or pressure
crénaux d'une muraille toujours en difficultés
of a fortress, etc.: having battlements or crenellations
crénelé
having an edge or outline of alternating square indendations and extensions like battlements

embed /əmˈbɛd/ /ɛmˈbɛd/ /ɪmˈbɛd/ /ˈɛm.bɛd/ v
encastrer incruster insérer
lay as in a bed; lay in surrounding matter
plonger dans
mathematics; embed in

embedded /ɛmˈbɛdɪd/ /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ adj
imbriqué inclus incrusté
part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into

embedding n
plongement
in mathematics

embellish /ɛm-/ /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ v
embellir
to make more beautiful and attractive
to make sound or look better

ember /ˈɛm.bə/ /ˈɛm.bɚ/ n
braise brandon tison
glowing piece of coal or wood

embers n
braise
the smoldering or glowing remains of a fire, smoldering ash

embezzle /əmˈbɛzəl/ v
détourner divertir
to steal money that one has been trusted with

embezzlement /ˌəmˈbɛzəlmənt/ /ˌɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/ n
détournement malversation
the fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner

embiopteran n
embioptère
insect

embitter v
aigrir
to cause (someone or something) to be bitter

emblem /ˈɛmbləm/ n
emblème
representative symbol

emblem book n
livre d'emblèmes
book containing allegorical illustrations with accompanying explanatory text

emblematic /ˌɛmbləˈmatɪk/ adj
emblématique
serving as a symbol

embodiment n
incarnation
entity typifying an abstraction

embody /ɪmˈbɒdi/ v
incarner personnifier
represent in a physical form; to incarnate or personify
représenter
include or represent, especially as part of a cohesive whole

embolden /ɛmˈbəʊldən/ /ɪmˈbəʊldən/ v
encourager enhardir
to encourage, inspire

embolism /ˈɛmbəlɪzəm/ n
embolie
obstruction or occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus
embolisme
insertion of days into the calendar

embolus /ˈɛmbələs/ n
embole
an obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot

embonpoint /ɑ̃bɔ̃pwɛ̃/ n
embonpoint
plumpness

emboss /əmˈbɑs/ /əmˈbɔs/ /ɛm-/ /ɪmˈbɒs/ v
bosseler estamper gaufrer
to decorate or mark (something) with a design or symbol in relief

embouchure /ˈɑm.bə.ʃɚ/ /ˌɑm.bəˈʃʊɹ/ /ˌɒm.bʊˈʃʊə/ n
embouchure
use of the lips, facial muscles, tongue, and teeth when playing a wind instrument

embourgeoisement /ɒmbɔːˈʒwazmɑ̃/ n
embourgeoisement
the adoption the characteristics of the bourgeoisie

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ n
étreinte embrassade accolade embrassement
act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ v
embrasser
to enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.)
embrasser étreindre
to clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection

embrasure /ɪmˈbɹeɪʒə(ɹ)/ n
embrasure ébrasure
Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement

embrocation n
embrocation
to rub oil or spirit etc. onto a diseased parts

embroider /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdə/ /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdɚ/ v
broder
to stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread
to add imaginary detail to a narrative

embroiderer n
brodeur
person who embroiders

embroideress n
brodeuse
female embroiderer

embroidery /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/ n
broderie
ornamentation
fabric
elaboration of an account with details

embroil /əmˈbɹɔɪl/ /ɛm-/ /ɪmˈbɹɔɪl/ v
embourber
to cause (someone) to be drawn into or involved in a difficult situation or state of contention

embrown /əmˈbɹaʊn/ /ɛm-/ /ɪmˈbɹaʊn/ v
embrunir
to become or make brown
to make (something) brown

embryo /ˈɛmbɹi.oʊ/ /ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/ n
embryon
fertilized egg before developing into a fetus
an organism in the earlier stages of development before it emerges from the egg, or before metamorphosis
in viviparous animals: the young animal's earliest stages in the mother's body

embryogenesis n
embryogenèse
The process by which an embryo is formed and develops

embryological adj
embryologique
of or pertaining to embryology

embryologist n
embryologist embryologue
expert or specialist in embryology

embryology n
embryologie
the scientific study of embryos

embryonic /ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/ adj
embryonnaire
embryology: of or relating to an embryo
figuratively: something, especially a project, that is very new and is still evolving

emerald /ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/ adj
émeraude
of a rich green colour

emerald /ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/ n
émeraude
gemstone
colour

emerald ash borer n
agrile du frêne
Agrilus planipennis

emerald green n
vert émeraude émeraude
colour

emerge /iˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /iˈmɝd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈmɝd͡ʒ/ v
émerger
to become known
to come into view
émerger sortir
to come out of

emergence /iˈmɜː.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ /iˈmɝ.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ /ɪˈmɜː.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ /ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ n
émergence
the arising of emergent structure in complex systems
the act of rising out of a fluid, or coming forth from envelopment or concealment, or of rising into view

emergency /iˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ /əˈmɜː(ɹ).dʒən.si/ /əˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ /ɪˈmɜː(ɹ).dʒən.si/ /ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ n
urgence crise
situation requiring urgent assistance
urgences

emergency brake n
signal d'alarme
type of brake

emergency dispatch center n
centrale d'urgence

emergency exit n
sortie de secours
exit for evacuation

emergency goalie n
gardien [[d']]urgence

emergency landing n
atterrissage [[d']]urgence
landing made in an emergency

emergency physician n
médecin d’urgence médecin urgentiste urgentiste urgentologue
emergency physician

emergency room n
salle d'urgences salle des urgences
hospital department

emergency service n
service de secours
public service that deals with emergencies

emergency vehicle n
véhicule [[d']]urgence véhicule de secours véhicule prioritaire
vehicle

emergent /ɪˈmɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒənt/ adj
émergent
Emerging; coming into view or into existence; nascent; new.

emerging /iˈmɜːd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ɪˈmɝd͡ʒɪŋ/ adj
émergent
becoming prominent; newly formed; emergent; rising

emeritus /-ˈmɚ-/ /əˈmɛɹətaɪ/ /əˈmɛɹətəs/ /ɪˈmɛɹɪtaɪ/ /ɪˈmɛɹɪtəs/ [-ɾəs] adj
émérite
retired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title

emery /ˈɛməɹi/ n
émeri
mineral

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ adj
émétique vomitif
causing nausea and vomiting

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ n
émétique vomitif
agent

emetin n
émétine

emetophilia n
émétophilie
sexual fetish

emetophobia /ɪˌmɛt.əˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ n
émétophobie
fear of vomiting

emigrant /ˈɛmɪɡɹənt/ n
émigrant émigrante émigré émigrée
someone who leaves a country to settle in a new country

emigrate /ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ v
émigrer
to leave one's country in order to reside elsewhere

emigration n
émigration
act of emigrating

eminent /ˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
remarquable
remarkable, great
éminent
of a person: distinguished, noteworthy

eminent domain n
domaine direct domaine éminent
lord's property interest in a fief or fee
expropriation expropriation pour cause d'utilité publique
government's right to expropriate private land

eminently /ˈɛmɪnəntli/ adv
parfaitement éminemment
to a great degree
éminemment
in an eminent manner

emir /ɛˈmɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛmɪə(ɹ)/ n
émir
Islamic prince or leader

emirate /ˈɛməɹət/ n
émirat
country ruled by an emir

emissary /ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/ n
émissaire
an agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else

emission /ɪˈmɪʃn̩/ /ɪˈmɪʃən/ n
émission
act of sending or throwing out
something that is emitted

emission allowance n
quota d'émission

emission spectrum n
spectre d’émission
spectrum of electromagnetic radiation emitted by electron energy state transition

emit /iˈmɪt/ /ɪˈmɪt/ v
émettre
to send out or give off

emitter /iːmɪtə/ /əmɪtə/ n
émetteur
that which emits
terminal of a transistor

emmer /ˈɛmə/ /ˈɛmɚ/ n
amidonnier
Triticum dicoccon

emobility n
électromobilité
the use of electric vehicles

emoji /iˈmoʊd͡ʒi/ /ɪˈmoʊd͡ʒi/ /ɪˈməʊdʒi/ n
emoji émoji
digital graphic icon

emollient /ɪˈmɑl.jənt/ /ɪˈmɒl.ɪ.ənt/ adj
lénifiant
Soothing; mollifying

emollient /ɪˈmɑl.jənt/ /ɪˈmɒl.ɪ.ənt/ n
émollient
something which softens or lubricates the skin

emolument /-jə-/ /əˈmɑljəmənt/ /ɛ-/ /ɪˈmɒljʊm(ə)nt/ n
émolument
payment for an office or employment

emoticon /ɪˈmoʊtəˌkɑn/ /ɪˈməʊtɪˌkɒn/ n
émoticône binette émoticone frimousse
representation of an emotion of the writer

emotion /iˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/ n
émotion
person's internal state of being

emotional /iˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈmoʊʃnəl/ /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃənəl/ adj
émotif
determined by emotion rather than reason
easily affected by emotion
émotionnel
characterised by emotion
of or relating to the emotions

emotional blackmail n
chantage affectif
psychological misuse of a person's emotions

emotional intelligence n
intelligence émotionnelle
ability

empathic /ɛmˈpæθɪk/ adj
empathique
showing or expressing empathy

empathize /ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/ v
[[apitoyer|s'apitoyer]] compatir
to feel empathy for another person

empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/ n
empathie
intellectual identification with another person
capacity to understand another person's point of view

emperor /ˈempɘɹɘ/ /ˈempɹɘ/ /ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ /ˈɛmpɹə/ /ˈɛmpɹɚ/ n
empereur
ruler of an empire

emperor penguin n
manchot empereur
largest penguin

emphasis /ˈɛmfəsɪs/ [ˈeɱfəsəs] [ˈeɱfəsɪs] [ˈɛɱfəsəs] [ˈɛɱfəsɪs] n
emphase accent
special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important
graisse

emphasize /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ [ˈɛɱ.fə.saɪz] v
souligner accentuer
stress

emphatic /əmˈfætək/ /ɪmˈfætɪk/ adj
emphatique
characterized by emphasis
of emphatic consonants
stated with conviction

emphysema /ˌɛmfə-/ /ˌɛmfɪˈsimə/ /ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə/ /ˌɛmfɪˈzimə/ n
emphysème
abnormal accumulation of air in tissues

emphyteusis n
emphytéose
right

emphyteutic adj
emphytéotique
pertaining to emphyteusis

empire /ˈɛmpaɪ.ə/ /ˈɛmpaɪə/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪɚ/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪɹ/ n
empire
political unit ruled by an emperor
political unit, having numerous or extensive territories
group of states
enterprise under the control of one person

empirical /ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/ adj
empirique
pertaining to or based on experience

empiricism n
empirisme
philosophical theory

empiricist n
empiriste
an advocate or supporter of empiricism

employ /ɛmˈplɔɪ/ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ n
emploi
the state of being employed

employ /ɛmˈplɔɪ/ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ v
embaucher employer recruter
to give someone work
employer utiliser
to put into use

employability /ɪmˌplɔɪəˈbɪləti/ n
employabilité
state of being employable

employable adj
employable
able to be employed

employed /ɛmˈplɔɪd/ /ɪmˈplɔɪd/ adj
actif
working

employee /(ˌ)ɪm-/ /ɛmplɔɪˈiː/ /ˌɛmˈplɔɪiː/ n
employé employée salarié salariée
individual who provides labor to a company or another person

employer /ɛmplɔɪˈə/ /ɛmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ /ɛmˈplɔɪə/ /ɪmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ /ɪmˈplɔɪə/ n
employeur employeuse
person or entity which employs others

employment /ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/ /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ n
emploi
the act of employing
the state of being employed
use, purpose
travail emploi
the work or occupation for which one is paid

employment agency n
agence pour l'emploi
organisation that matches employers to employees

employment contract n
contrat de travail
category of contract

employment tribunal n
prud'hommes
tribunal for employment matters

empower /ɛmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ v
autoriser
to give permission to
encapaciter
to give confidence and/or strength to

empowerment n
autonomisation
granting of power

empress /ˈɛmpɹəs/ n
impératrice
female monarch of an empire
wife or widow of an emperor

empress dowager n
impératrice douairière
mother of an emperor

emptiness n
néant
vide vacuité néant
the state or feeling of being empty

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ adj
vide
devoid of content

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ n
cadavre
empty bottle

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ v
vider
to make empty

empty constructor n
constructeur par défaut
constructor with no argument

empty product n
produit vide
result of multiplying no numbers

empty set n
ensemble vide
unique set that contains no elements

empty sum n
somme vide
result of adding no numbers

empty the tank v
se donner à fond
make the utmost effort

empty vessels make the most sound proverb
c'est pas parce qu'on n'a rien à dire qu'il faut fermer sa gueule
proverb

emptyhanded adj
bredouille
having given or received nothing
les mains vides
having nothing to give

empyema /ɛm.paɪˈiː.mə/ /ɛm.pʌɪˈiː.mə/ n
empyème
collection of pus

empyrean /ɛmˈpɪɹi.ən/ /ɛmˌpaɪˈɹiːn̩/ adj
Empyrée
the highest heaven

emu /ˈim(j)u/ /ˈiːmjuː/ n
émeu émeus
Dromaius novaehollandiae

emulate /ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/ v
copier simuler
imiter émuler
to copy or imitate, especially a person
émuler
to attempt to equal or be the same as
to feel a rivalry with; to be jealous of, to envy
in computing of a program or device: to imitate another program or device

emulator /ˈɛmjəˌleɪtəɹ/ n
émulateur
software or hardware that simulates another system
émulateur émulatrice
person or thing that emulates

emulsifier /əˈmʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɪi.mʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
émulsifiant
substance that helps an emulsion form

emulsion n
émulsion
suspension of one liquid in another

en /ɪn/ /ˈɛn/ n
enne
name of the letter N, n

en banc adv
en formation plénière

en bloc adv
en bloc
as a whole

en dash n
tiret demi-cadratin
typographical symbol –

en garde /ɑn ˈɡɑɹd/ interjection
en garde

en masse /ɑn ˈmæs/ /ɒn ˈmæs/ /ɒ̃ ˈmæs/ /ɪn ˈmæs/ adv
en masse
in a single body or group

en passant /ˌɑn pæˈsɑnt/ /ˌɑn pəˈsɑnt/ /ˌɒ̃ pæˈsɒ̃/ adv
en passant
(chess) captured “in passing” by the other player's pawn
in passing

en passant /ˌɑn pæˈsɑnt/ /ˌɑn pəˈsɑnt/ /ˌɒ̃ pæˈsɒ̃/ n
en passant
chess move

en route /ɑ(ː)n ɹu(ː)t/ /ɑ̃ ɹu(ː)t/ /ɒn ɹu(ː)t/ /ɛn ɹu(ː)t/
en route
on the way
sur la route sur le chemin
along the way

enable /ɪˈneɪbəl/ v
activer
to activate a function of an electronic or mechanical device
autoriser permettre
to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities
permettre
to make something possible
to allow a way out or excuse for an action

enact /ɪˈnækt/ v
jouer
to act the part of; to play
promulguer
to make (a bill) into law

enamel /əˈnæməl/ /ɪˈnæməl/ n
émail
coating that dries to a hard, glossy finish
covering on the tooth
émail glaçure
opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects

enamel /əˈnæməl/ /ɪˈnæməl/ v
émailler
to coat with enamel

enameling n
émaillerie
the art of applying enamel

enamored /ɪˈnæməɹd/ adj
amoureux enamouré
in love, amorous

enantio- /ɛnˈæntɪəʊ/ /ɛˌnæntɪˈɒ/ /ɛˌnæntɪˈəʊ/ prefix
énantio-
opposite

enantiodromic adj
énantiodromique
Relating to enantiodromia

enantiomer n
énantiomère
one of a pair of mirror-image stereoisomers

enantiotropic adj
énantiotrope

enantiotropism n
énantiotropisme
the reversible transformation of a crystal between different forms

enarthrosis n
énarthrose
a ball-and-socket joint

enby /ˈɛnbi/ adj
NB enby

enby /ˈɛnbi/ n
NB enby
non-binary person

enbyphobia /ɛn.bi.foʊ.bi.ə/ n
embyphobie enbyphobie
Fear, dislike or hatred of non-binary people

enbyphobic adj
embyphobe enbyphobe
Showing enbyphobia or pertaining to it

encampment /ɪnˈkæmpmənt/ n
campement
campsite
temporary living quarters

encapsulate /ɪnˈkæps(j)ʊˌleɪt/ v
encapsuler
object-oriented programming: To enclose objects in a common interface
to enclose as if in a capsule

encapsulation n
encapsulation
act of enclosing in a capsule
object-oriented programming: grouping together an object's state

encephalitis /ɛnˌkɛfəˈlaɪtɪs/ /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
encéphalite
inflammation of the brain

encephalo- prefix
encéphalo-
pertaining to the brain

encephalographic adj
encéphalographique
relating to or employing encephalography

encephalography /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒɡɹəfi/ n
encéphalographie
X-ray examination of brain

encephalon /ɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/ /ɛnˈsɛfələn/ /ɪnˈsɛfəlɑn/ /ɪnˈsɛfəlɪn/ [ɛnˈsɛfəln̩] [ɛnˈsɛfəlɔn] [ɪnˈsɛfəɫn̩] [ɪnˈsɛfəɫɑn] n
encéphale
brain

encephalopathy /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/ n
encéphalopathie
condition affecting the brain

enchant /enˈt͡ʃɐːnt/ /ɘnˈt͡ʃɐːnt/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃant/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃænt/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃɑːnt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃant/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃænt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːnt/ /ˈɪnˌt͡ʃænt/ /ˈɪnˌt͡ʃɑːnt/ v
enchanter
to attract and delight

enchanted /ɛnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ adj
enchanté
under the influence of enchantment

enchanter /ənˈtʃɑːntə/ /ənˈt͡ʃæntɚ/ /ɛnˈtʃɑːntə/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃæntɚ/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːntə/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɚ/ n
enchanteur enchanteuse
A spellcaster, conjurer, wizard, sorcerer or soothsayer

enchanting /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪŋ/ adj
enchanteur enchanteresse
having the ability to enchant

enchantment /ən-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːnt.mənt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃænt.mənt/ n
enchantement ensorcellement
act of enchantment or feeling of being enchanted

enchantress /-ɹəs/ /ɛnˈtʃɑːntɹɪs/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃæntɹɪs/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɹɪs/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɹɪs/ n
enchanteresse
attractive woman skilled at using magic

enchondroma n
enchondrome
a cartilage cyst found in the bone marrow

encircle /ɪnˈsɜːkl̩/ /ɪnˈsɝkl̩/ v
encercler
surround

enclave /ˈɑnkleɪv/ /ˈɑŋkleɪv/ /ˈɒ̃kleɪv/ /ˈɛnkleɪv/ /ˈɛŋkleɪv/ n
enclave
entity completely surrounded by another

enclitic /ɛnˈklɪtɪk/ /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ adj
enclitique
affixed phonetically

enclosed /ənˈkloʊzd/ /ənˈkləʊzd/ adj
ci-joint enfermé
contained within
clos enclos
surrounded

enclosure /ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/ /ɪnˈkloʊʒəɹ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ n
cloitrer
act of separating and surrounding an area etc. with a barrier
cloître
inaccessible part of the monastery
encloitrer encloîtrer
act of enclosing
enclos
area partially or entirely enclosed by walls, fences or buildings
pièce jointe
something enclosed

encode /ɪnˈkoʊd/ /ɪnˈkəʊd/ v
coder encoder
genetics

encoder n
encodeur
a device to encode a signal

encoding /ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/ n
codage
character encoding (computing)

encompass /-ˈkɑmpəs/ /ən-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈkampəs/ /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ v
comprendre inclure renfermer englober
include
encercler
encircle
entourer
surround

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɑŋkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ /ˈɒ̃kɔː/ interjection
bis!
please perform again

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɑŋkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ /ˈɒ̃kɔː/ n
bis
brief extra performance after the main performance is complete
bis rappel
a call for a repeat performance

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɑŋkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ /ˈɒ̃kɔː/ v
bisser
to call for an encore
to perform an encore

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntə/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntɚ/ n
rencontre
unplanned meeting

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntə/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntɚ/ v
rencontrer
meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly

encourage /ɪnˈkɝ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
encourager
mentally support or motivate
spur on, recommend

encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt] n
encouragement
that which serves to incite, support, promote or advance, as favor, countenance, reward etc.
the act of encouraging

encrust /ɪŋˈkɹʌst/ v
encrouter encroûter
To cover with a hard crust
incruster
To inset or affix decorative material

encrypt /ɪn.ˈkrɪpt/ v
crypter chiffrer coder
to conceal information by means of a code or cipher

encrypted adj
chiffré
that is in code

encryption /ɛnˈkɹɪpʃən/ /ɪnˈkɹɪpʃən/ /ɪŋˈkɹɪpʃən/ n
chiffrement
process

encyclical /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/ n
encyclique
papal letter

encyclopedia /ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/ /ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpi(ː).di.ə/ n
encyclopédie
comprehensive reference with articles on a range of topics

encyclopedic adj
encyclopédique
of or relating to comprehensiveness and other characteristics of an encyclopedia
in lexicography

encyclopedic dictionary n
dictionnaire encyclopédique
form of dictionary

encyclopedicity /ɛnˌsaɪ.kləʊˈpiːˌdɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
encyclopédicité
quality or state of being encyclopaedic

end /iːnd/ /ɛnd/ /ɪnd/ n
bout
period in curling
fin bout extrémité
extreme part

end /iːnd/ /ɛnd/ /ɪnd/ v
finir terminer
intransitive: be finished, be terminated
transitive: finish, terminate (something)

end in itself n
fin en soi
something desired for itself

end lockdown v
déconfiner

end of the line n
terminus
termination point of a railway or similar transportation system

end of the world n
fin du monde
end of the world
fin du monde mort d'homme
any change that seems catastrophic or devastating

end one's days v
finir sa vie finir ses jours

end result n
aboutissement résultat des courses résultat final

end times n
fin des temps consommation des siècles
the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah

end up v
finir par
eventually do
finir se retrouver
arrive at a destination
se finir se terminer
turn out

end user n
utilisateur final
the final consumer of a product; the intended recipient or user

end- /ɛnd/ prefix
endo-

endanger /ənˈdeɪndʒə/ /ɛnˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ /ɪnˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ v
compromettre mettre en danger
to put someone or something in danger

endangered adj
en danger
in danger, at risk

endangered species n
espèce en danger espèce en voie de disparition espèce menacée
species which is in danger of becoming extinct

endbutton n
bouton
wooden plug in the end of the instrument

endearing /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈdɪəɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈdɪɹɪŋ/ adj
attendrissant
inspiring affection or love

endearment n
affection
an expression of affection

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/ n
effort
a sincere attempt
effort entreprise
enterprise; assiduous or persistent activity

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/ v
se dévouer à quelque chose tâcher
to work with purpose
tenter tâcher s’efforcer
attempt through application of effort

endectocide n
endectocide

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ /ɪnˈdɛm.ɪk/ adj
endémique
prevalent in a particular area
endémique indigène

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ /ɪnˈdɛm.ɪk/ n
endémie
disease affecting a number of people simultaneously, so as to show a distinct connection with certain localities

endgame /ɛnd.ɡeɪm/ n
finale
end stage of a chess game

endimanched adj
endimanché
dressed up in their Sunday best

ending /ˈɛndɪŋ/ n
fin
termination or conclusion

endive /ɒnˈdiːv/ /ˈɒndiːv/ /ˈɛndaɪv/ /ˈɛndɪv/ n
laitue romaine
leafy salad vegetable, Cichorium endivia

endless /ˈɛndləs/ /ˈɛndlɪs/ adj
infini
interminable infini perpétuel
having no end

endlessly /ˈɛndləsli/ adv
indéfiniment sans fin
in an endless manner

endling /ˈɛndlɪŋ/ n
dernier spécimen recensé
last individual

endnote n
note
annotation placed at the end of a document

endocarditis n
endocardite
inflammation of the endocardium

endocardium n
endocarde
membrane that lines the interior of the heart

endocarp n
endocarpe
inner layer of the pericarp

endocentric adj
endocentrique
(grammar, of a phrase or compound word) fulfilling the same grammatical role as one of its constituents

endocrine /ˈɛnd.oʊ.kɹɪn/ /ˈɛndə(ʊ)kɹaɪn/ /ˈɛndə(ʊ)kɹɪn/ adj
endocrine
producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream

endocrine gland n
glande endocrine
any of various glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood or lymph and not through a duct

endocrine system n
système endocrinien
system of ductless glands

endocrinological adj
endocrinologique
of or pertaining to endocrinology

endocrinologist /ˈɛn.dəʊ.kɹɪnˌɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
endocrinologue
practitioner of endocrinology

endocrinology /ˌɛn.də.krɪˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛn.də.krɪˈnɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
endocrinologie
study of the endocrine glands

endoderm n
endoderme
tissue layer in the embryo

endodermic adj
endodermique
of or relating to the endoderm; endodermal

endogamous adj
endogame endogamique
of a marriage, within a social group

endogamy /ɛnˈdɒɡəmi/ n
endogamie
the practice of marrying within one's own social group

endogeic adj
endogé

endogeneity n
endogénéité
state

endogenous /ɪnˈdɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs/ /ɪnˈdɒd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ adj
endogène
produced, originating or growing from within
of a disease, caused by factors within the body

endohedral adj
endoédrique

endolysin n
endolysine

endometrectomy n
endométrectomie

endometrioid adj
endométrioïde

endometriosis /ˌɛndoʊˌmiːtɹiˈoʊsəs/ /ˌɛndoʊˌmiːtɹiˈoʊsɪs/ n
endométriose
endometrium condition

endometrium /ˌɛndəˈmiːtɹi.əm/ n
endomètre
mucous membrane

endonym n
endonyme
a name used by a group or category of people to refer to themselves or their language

endoparasite /ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˌɛndəˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ n
endoparasite
indwelling parasite

endoplasmic reticulum n
réticulum endoplasmique
network of membranes

endorheic /-də/ /ˌɛndoʊˈɹiɪk/ /ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈɹiːɪk/ adj
endoréique
having no outflow to an external body of water such as a river or ocean, and only losing water through evaporation

endorphin /ɛnˈdɔ(ɹ)fɪn/ /ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/ n
endorphine
any of a group of peptide hormones

endorse /ɛnˈdɔɹs/ /ɪnˈdɔɹs/ /ɪnˈdɔːs/ v
endosser
write on the back of a cheque
soutenir approuver
support

endorsement n
soutien
support from an important, renowned figure of a media

endoscope n
endoscope
instrument

endoscopic adj
endoscopique
of or relating to endoscopy

endoscopy /ɛnˈdɔ.skə.pi/ n
endoscopie
examination using an endoscope

endoskeletal adj
endosquelettique
Of, or pertaining to an endoskeleton

endoskeleton n
endosquelette
internal skeleton of an animal

endosome n
endosome
endocytic vacuole

endosperm n
albumen
tissue

endosymbiosis n
endosymbiose
living within another organism

endosymbiotic theory n
hypothèse de l'endosymbiose hypothèse endosymbiotique
the theory that concerns the origins of mitochondria and chloroplasts

endothermic /ˌɛndəʊˈθəːmɪk/ adj
endothermique
chemistry: absorbing heat
homéotherme à sang chaud
zoology: of animal with regulated temperature

endotoxic adj
endotoxique
of, related to, or caused by an endotoxin

endotoxin n
endotoxine
any toxin secreted by a microorganism that is released into surrounding environment only when it dies

endotracheal adj
endotrachéal
within or through the trachea

endovascular adj
endovasculaire
within a blood vessel

endow /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈdaʊ/ v
doter
to give property to (someone) as a gift; to provide with support in the form of a permanent fund of money or other benefits
doter enrichir
to enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality

endowment /ɛnˈdaʊmənt/ /ɪnˈdaʊmənt/ n
dotation
something with which a person or thing is endowed

endpaper n
page de garde
either of two folded sheets of paper used to connect the front and back covers of a book to the first and last pages

endpin n
pique
spike of a musical instrument

endpoint n
extrémité
either of two points at the end of a line

ends of the earth n
bout du monde
a very remote place

endurable adj
endurable tolérable
able to be endured; tolerable; bearable

endurance /ɪnˈdjɔːɹəns/ /ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɝəns/ /ɪnˈdʊɹəns/ n
endurance
the measure of a person's stamina or persistence
ability to endure hardship

endure /ɪnˈd(j)ʊɹ/ /ɪnˈdjɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈdjʊə̯(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈdɝ/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒʊə̯(ɹ)/ v
endurer perdurer
to continue despite obstacles
supporter
to tolerate something

enema /ˈɛn.ə.mə/ n
lavement
injection of fluid into the rectum

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ n
ennemi
of, relating to, or belonging to an enemy
ennemi ennemie
someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else

enemy of the people n
ennemi du peuple ennemie du peuple
a political or class opponent of the subgroup in power within a larger group

enemy of the state n
ennemi de l'État ennemie de l'État
person accused of crimes against the state.

energetic /ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/ /ˌɛnɚˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/ adj
énergique énergétique
possessing, exerting, or displaying energy
énergétique
of or relating to energy

energetically adv
énergiquement
in an energetic manner

energumen /ɛn.ə.ˈɡjuː.mən/ n
énergumène
A person possessed by an evil ghost, spirit, or entity

energy /ˈɛn.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈɛn.ɚ.d͡ʒi/ n
énergie
impetus behind activity
physics
énergie courage
capacity to do work

energy drink n
boisson énergisante
caffeinated soft drink

enervate /ˈɛn.ə(ɹ).vət/ /ˌɛn.ə(ɹ)ˈveɪt/ v
affaiblir
to reduce strength or energy; debilitate

enfant terrible n
enfant terrible
unconventional badly-behaved person

enfantement n
enfantement
obsolete: act of giving birth

enfeeble /ɪnˈfiːbəl/ v
affaiblir
make feeble

enfeoff /ɛnˈfiːf/ /ɛnˈfɛf/ /ɪnˈfiːf/ /ɪnˈfɛf/ v
inféoder
to put (a person) in legal possession of a freehold interest

enfeoffment /ɪnˈfɛfmənt/ n
inféodation
act or process of transferring possession of land

enfleurage /ˌɑ̃.fluˈɹɑʒ/ n
enfleurage
the process of extracting fragrance from flowers

enforce /-ˈfo(ː)ɹs/ /-ˈfoəs/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈfoɹs/ /ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
imposer obliger
(obsolete in English) to compel
intensifier
(obsolete in English) to intensify
renforcer
(obsolete in English) to strengthen

enforcer n
exécuteur
one who enforces
homme de main
member of a group charged with keeping dissident members obedient

engage /ɛnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ v
attirer l'attention
to engross or hold the attention of someone
embrayer
to mesh or interlock
engager
intransitive: to enter into battle
to employ or obtain the services of someone

engaged /ɛnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/ /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/ adj
engagé
already involved in a telephone call
fiancé fiancée
agreed to be married

engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
fiançailles
period of time when marriage is planned or promised

engagement ring n
bague de fiançailles
a ring signifying a promise to wed

engender /ɛnˈdʒɛn.də/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ /ɪnˈdʒɛn.də/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ v
concevoir donner le jour à donner naissance à engendrer
to bring into existence, cause

engine /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈend͡ʒən/ /ˈend͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɪnd͡ʒɪn/ n
moteur
mechanical device
influential group

engine bay n
compartiment moteur
place where the engine is situated

engine block n
bloc-cylindres bloc-moteur
casting containing piston cylinders

engine braking n
frein moteur

engine driver n
machiniste

engine room n
salle des machines
compartment on a ship

engine trouble n
panne
problems occurring with an engine or motor

engine-generator n
groupe électrogène
generator with engine

engineer /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ/ n
conducteur de train machiniste
ingénieur ingénieure
person engaged in designing, constructing, or maintaining engines or machinery; (more generally) a person qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering, or studying to do so

engineer's scale n
kutsch

engineering /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/ n
ingénierie
profession
work of an engineer
ingénierie génie
application of science to the needs of humanity
salle des machines
area aboard a ship where the engine is located

english /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/ n
anglais
spinning or rotary motion around the vertical axis

engobe n
engobe
A clay slip coating applied to a ceramic body

engrailed n
boarmie crépusculaire
moth

engrave /ɪnˈɡɹeɪv/ v
graver
carve text or symbols into (something)

engraver n
graveur graveuse
person who engraves

engraving n
gravure
an engraved image
the practice of incising a design onto a hard, flat surface

engross /ɛnˈɡɹoʊs/ /ɛnˈɡɹəʊs/ /ɛŋˈɡɹoʊs/ /ɛŋˈɡɹəʊs/ /ɪnˈɡɹəʊs/ /ɪŋˈɡɹəʊs/ v
accaparer monopoliser truster
to monopolize; to concentrate possession
accaparer rafler s'emparer de
to buy up wholesale
capter captiver charmer envoûter fasciner obnubiler
to engage completely
engraisser
to make gross or fat
grossoyer
to write in large and clear script

engrossed /ɛn.ˈɡɹoʊst/ adj
absorbé obnubilé
preoccupied

engrossing /ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/ /ɛnˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ/ /ɛŋˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/ /ɛŋˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ/ adj
absorbant captivant
absorbing

engulf /ɪŋˈɡʌlf/ v
engloutir engouffrer
surround; cover
submerger
overwhelm

enhance /ɛnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhɑːns/ v
accroître augmenter
augment or make something greater
améliorer
improve something by adding features

enhanced adj
amplifié
raised up
avancé
improved

enhancement /ɛnˈhæns.mənt/ /ɪnˈhæns.mənt/ /ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt/ n
amélioration
an improvement

enhydros n
enhydre
chalcedony containing liquid

enhydrous adj
enhydre
having water within

enigma /əˈnɪɡmə/ /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ n
énigme
something puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable
riddle, or a difficult problem

enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ adj
énigmatique
pertaining to an enigma
mysterious

enjambment /ɪn.ˈd͡ʒæm.mənt/ /ɪn.ˈd͡ʒæmb.mənt/ n
enjambement
a technique in poetry

enjoin /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ v
enjoindre
to lay on, as a command

enjoy /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ v
apprécier jouir de prendre plaisir profiter de
to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something
jouir de
to have the use or benefit of something

enjoy oneself v
amuser prendre du bon temps égayer
take pleasure

enjoy your holiday phraseologicalUnit
bonnes vacances ! passe de bonnes vacances !
wishing someone good holidays

enjoyable /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪ.jə.bəl/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.jə.bəl/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.jə.bəl/ adj
agréable amusant
giving pleasure or delight

enjoyment /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪmənt/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪmənt/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪmənt/ n
plaisir jouissance
the condition of enjoying anything

enkephalin n
enképhaline

enlarge /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ v
agrandir élargir accroître
make larger

enlargement /ɪnˈlaːd͡ʒ.mənt/ /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.mənt/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
agrandissement élargissement
Act of making larger

enlarger n
agrandisseur
optical device used to make enlarged prints

enlighten /ənˈlaɪtən/ /ɛnˈlaɪtən/ /ɪnˈlaɪtən/ v
éclairer
to supply with light
éclairer informer
to make clear to the intellect

enlightened absolutism n
absolutisme éclairé despotisme éclairé monarchie éclairée

enlightenment /-laɪtmənt/ /ənˈlaɪtənmənt/ /ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ n
illumination
philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge

enlist /ɪnˈlɪst/ v
recruter
to recruit others
rejoindre
to join a cause or organization
s'inscrire
to enter on a list, enroll, register

enlistment n
enrôlement
voluntary service

enmesh /ɛnˈmɛʃ/ v
captiver piéger
To mesh; to tangle or interweave
emberlificoter empêtrer entortiller
To involve in such complications
englober entortiller inclure
To involve in difficulties

enmity /ˈɛm.nɪ.ti/ /ˈɛn.mɪ.ti/ n
inimitié
hostile or unfriendly disposition

ennea- prefix
ennéa-
prefix

enneadecagon n
ennéadécagone
geometry

enneagon /ˈɛ.niː.ə.ɡən/ n
ennéagone
a polygon with nine sides; a nonagon

ennealogy n
ennéalogie
A set of nine works of art that are connected

ennoble /ɪˈnəʊbəl/ v
anoblir
To bestow with nobility, honour or grace

ennui /ɑnˈwi/ /ɒnˈwiː/ n
apathie indolence
listlessness, boredom
dépression mélancolie
melancholia, depression

enol n
énol
compound containing a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom which is doubly bonded to another carbon

enolization n
énolisation

enormous /iˈnɔɹ.məs/ /ɪˈnoː.məs/ /ɪˈnɔɹ.məs/ /ɪˈnɔː.məs/ adj
énorme
extremely large

enormously adv
énormément
to an enormous degree

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ adv
assez suffisamment
sufficiently

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ determiner
assez
sufficient

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ interjection
assez ! ça suffit !
stop!

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ pronoun
assez suffisamment
a sufficient or adequate number, amount, etc

enough is as good as a feast proverb
il ne faut pas abuser des bonnes choses
there is no value in excess

enough is enough /iˌnʌf‿ɪz iˈnʌf/ /ə-/ /ɪˌnʌf‿ɪz ɪˈnʌf/ phraseologicalUnit
trop c'est trop ça commence à bien faire
limit of patience or tolerance has been reached

enquiry /ɛnˈk-/ /ɪnˈkwaɪə.ɹi/ n
demande enquête

enrage /ɪnˈɹeɪd͡ʒ/ v
enrager mettre en rage rendre furieux
to fill with rage

enrich /ɪnˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ v
enrichir
to make rich(er)
to add nutrients or fertilizer to the soil; to fertilize

enriched uranium n
uranium enrichi
uranium enriched with a higher amount of U-235

enriching adj
enrichissant

enrichment n
enrichissement
the act of enriching
the process of making enriched uranium

enroll /ɛnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹəʊl/ v
enrôler
to enlist (someone) or make (someone) a member of
inscrire enrôler
to enter (a name) in a register, roll or list

enrollment n
enrôlement
act of enrolling or state of being enrolled
registration
enrôlé enrôlée enrôlées enrôlés
people enrolled

ensemble /ˌɑnˈsɑm.bəl/ /ˌɒnˈsɒm.bəl/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃m.blə/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃m.bl̩/ n
ensemble
a group of musicians, dancers etc who perform together; the chorus of a ballet company
a group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole

enshrine /ɛnˈʃɹʌɪn/ /ɪnˈʃɹʌɪn/ v
enchâsser
to enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest

ensiform /ˈɛnsəˌfɔɹm/ adj
ensiforme
shaped like a sword blade

ensign /ˈɛn.saɪn/ /ˈɛn.sən/ /ˈɛn.sɪn/ [ˈɛn.sn̩] n
aspirant
military officer
pavillon
banner

ensile /ˈɛn.saɪ(ə)l/ v
ensiler
to preserve (forage) in a silo.

enslave /ɪnˈsleɪv/ v
asservir esclavagiser
to make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall

enslavement n
asservissement esclavage
the act of enslaving or the state of being a slave; bondage

ensnare /ɛnˈsnɛ(ə)ɹ/ /ɛnˈsnɛə/ /ɪn-/ v
empêtrer
to entangle
piéger
to snare, to catch through a snare or trap

ensorcell /ɛnˈsɔɹsəl/ /ɛnˈsɔːs(ə)l/ /ɪn-/ v
ensorceler
to bewitch or enchant

enstatite n
enstatite
mineral

ensue /ɛnˈsjuː/ /ɛnˈsjʉː/ /ɛnˈʃuː/ /ɪnˈsjuː/ /ɪnˈsuː/ /ɪnˈʃuː/ v
découler résulter
to occur as consequence

ensure /ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/ /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɹ/ v
assurer garantir
make sure or certain

entail /ənˈteɪl/ /ɛnˈteɪl/ /ɪnˈteɪl/ n
entail
that which is entailed

entail /ənˈteɪl/ /ɛnˈteɪl/ /ɪnˈteɪl/ v
accorder conférer
settle or fix inalienably on a person or thing
comporter impliquer requérir
imply or require

entailment /ɛnˈteɪl.mənt/ n
implication
state of being entailed

entangle /ɛnˈtaŋ.ɡəl/ /ɪnˈtaŋ.ɡəl/ /ɪnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ [ɛnˈtaŋ.ɡl̩] v
empêtrer intriquer tortiller
twist or interweave

entanglement /ɪnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/ n
intrication
the state of being entangled

entelechy /ɛnˈtɛləki/ n
entéléchie
complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function

enter /ˈɛntə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛntɚ/ [ˈɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈɪɾ̃ɚ] v
entrer
to go into (a room, etc.)
saisir taper
to type into a computer

enter the equation v
entrer en ligne de compte

enteric /ɛnˈtɛɹɪk/ adj
entérique
of, relating to, within, or by way of the intestines

entering tone n
ton d'entrée
short sharp tone

enteritis n
entérite
intestinal disease

enterolith /ɛnˈtɛɹəˌlɪθ/ /ˈɛntəɹəˌlɪθ/ n
entérolithe
mineral concretion in the intestinal tract

enterprise /ˈɛntəˌpɹaɪz/ /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ n
entreprise
company, business, organization, or endeavor
initiative
willingness to undertake projects, energy and initiative
venture
undertaking, especially a daring and courageous one

enterprise union n
syndicat d'entreprise syndicat d'industrie
a form of trade union

enterprising adj
entreprenant
very able and ingenious in business dealings

entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/ [ˌɛɾ̃ɚˈtʰeɪn] v
divertir amuser
to amuse
recevoir
to have over at one's home

entertainability n
amusabilité divertissabilité

entertainer /ɛntəˈteɪnə/ n
amuseur divertisseur
person who entertains

entertaining adj
distrayant divertissant
amusing

entertainment /ˌɛn.tə(r)ˈteɪn.mənt/ n
divertissement
activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation

enthalpy /ˈɛn.θəl.piː/ n
enthalpie
a measure of the heat content

enthesis /ɪnˈθiː.sɪs/ n
enthèse
point at which a tendon, etc., inserts into a bone

enthesopathy n
enthésiopathie enthésopathie
disease

enthrall /ɪnˈθɹɔːl/ v
asservir
make subservient
captiver
hold spellbound

enthrone /ɪnˈθɹəʊn/ v
introniser
put on the throne

enthronement n
intronisation
the act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned

enthuse /ɛnˈθjuːz/ /ɛnˈθuz/ /ɪnˈθjuːz/ /ɪnˈθuz/ v
enthousiasmer
to cause (someone) to feel enthusiasm

enthusiasm /-θuː-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈθjuːziæz(ə)m/ n
enthousiasme
(obsolete or historical) possession by a god; divine inspiration
enthousiasme passion
feeling of excited, lively interest

enthusiast /-æst/ /-əst/ /-θuː-/ /-θïɯ-/ /-θʉː-/ /en-/ /ɪnˈθʉu̯.ziˌəst/ /ɪnˈθʊu.ziˌæst/ /ɪ̞nˈθʊʉ.ziˌəst/ n
enthousiaste zélote
person exhibiting over-zealous religious fervour
passionné amateur enthousiaste
person filled with or guided by enthusiasm

enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ adj
enthousiaste
with zealous fervor; excited, motivated

enthusiastically adv
avec enthousiasme
in an enthusiastic manner

enthymeme /ˈɛnθɪˌmiːm/ n
enthymème
by and large statement
syllogism with required but unstated assumption

entice /ɪnˈtaɪs/ v
appâter attirer
to lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope

enticing adj
aguicheur
alluring

entire /ənˈtaɪə/ /ənˈtaɪɚ/ /ɪnˈtaɪə/ /ɪnˈtaɪɚ/ adj
entier entière
whole

entirely /ɪnˈtaɪəli/ /ɪnˈtaɪɹli/ adv
entièrement
to the full extent

entirety /-ˈtaɪ.ə.ti/ /-ˈtʌɪɹəti/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈtaɪ.ə.ɹɪ.ti/ /ɪnˈtaɪ.ə.ɹɪti/ n
entièreté
wholeness

entitle /ənˈtaɪ.təl/ /ənˈtaɪtəl/ /ɛnˈtaɪ.təl/ v
intituler
to give a title to a book etc.

entitled /ɪnˈtaɪtl̩d/ adj
ayant droit autorisé
having a right to something
intitulé
having a title - book etc

entitlement /ənˈtaɪtəlmənt/ n
allocation
a legal obligation on a government to make payments to a person, business, or unit of government
droit sur
the right to have something
revendication droit
something that one is entitled to

entity /ˈɛn.tɪ.ti/ n
entité
computing: anything about which data can be stored
something that has properties of being real
that which exists as an individual unit

entoblast n
entoblaste
any of the embryonic blastomeres that develop into the endoderm

entognath n
enthognathe
arthropod

entomb /ɪnˈtuːm/ v
entomber
to deposit in a tomb

entomo- prefix
entomo-

entomological adj
entomologique
of or pertaining to entomology

entomologist n
entomologiste
scientist who studies insects

entomology n
entomologie insectologie
study of insects

entourage /ˈɑn.tə.ɹɑʒ/ /ˈɑ̃ː.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ /ˈɒn.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ n
entourage
retinue of attendants, associates or followers

entr'acte /ɑ̃.tɹækt/ /ɒnˈtɹækt/ /ɒ̃ˈtɹækt/ /ˈɑnˌtɹækt/ /ˈɑnˌtɹɑkt/ /ˈɒn.tɹækt/ /ˈɒ̃.tɹækt/ n
entracte
another performance during this interval
interval between two acts

entrails /ˈɛn.tɹeɪlz/ /ˈɛn.tɹəlz/ n
entrailles
internal organs

entrance /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ n
entrée
place of entering
action of entering, or going in
right to go in

entrance /ɛnˈtɹæns/ /ɛnˈtɹɑːns/ v
enchanter

entrance examination n
examen d'admission examen d'entrée concours d'entrée
examination used by an educational institution to select which students it will grant admission to

entrapment /ɪnˈtɹæpmənt/ n
emprisonnement séquestration
state of being entrapped
provocation
action by law enforcement personnel to lead an otherwise innocent person to commit a crime
séquestration
method of isolating cells or molecules

entreaty /ənˈtɹiːti/ /ɛnˈtɹiːti/ /ɪnˈtɹiːti/ n
supplication
petition, solicitation, prayer

entrecôte /ˈɑntɹəkəʊt/ n
entrecôte
a premium cut of beef

entrelac n
entrelac entrelacs

entrench /ɛnˈtɹɛntʃ/ /ɛnˈtɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /ɪnˈtɹɛntʃ/ v
retrancher
surround with a trench

entrepreneur /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɝ/ /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnʊɚ/ /ˌɑ̃.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ n
entrepreneur entrepreneuse
person who organizes and operates a business and assumes the associated risk

entrepreneurial /ˌɑn.tɹə.prəˈnɝ.i.əl/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɔn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː.ɹi.əl/ adj
entreprenant entrepreneur entrepreneurial
having the spirit, attitude or qualities of an entrepreneur; enterprising

entrepreneurship /ˌɑn.trə.prəˈnɝ.ʃɪp/ /ˌɑn.trə.prəˈnʊɚ.ʃɪp/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜːʃɪp/ n
entrepreneuriat
quality of being an entrepreneur

entresol n
entresol
an intermediate floor in a building

entropy /ˈɛntɹəpi/ n
entropie
term in thermodynamics
measure of the amount of information in a signal
tendency of a system to descend into chaos

entrust /ɪnˈtɹʌst/ v
confier
To trust to the care of

entry /ˈɛntɹi/ n
article rubrique
article in a dictionary or encyclopedia
coefficient élément
term in a matrix
enregistrement article rubrique élément
record in a log or in a database
entrée
act of entering
entrée accès
doorway that provides a means of entering a building
permission to enter
entrée vestibule
room immediately inside the front door

entry-level adj
facile d'accès
simple enough to be appropriate to an inexperienced person

entryphone n
interphone
an electronic communication system

entrée /ˈɑntɹeɪ/ /ˈɒntɹeɪ/ n
entrée
dish served before the main course of a meal
act of entering

enturban v
enturbanner
to cover with a turban

enturbanment n
enturbannement
the act of enturbanning or the state of being enturbanned

entwine /ɪnˈtwaɪn/ v
enlacer
twist or twine

enucleate /ɪˈnjukliɪt/ /ɪˈnjukliˌeɪt/ /ɪˈnukliɪt/ /ɪˈnukliˌeɪt/ v
énucléer
to remove, especially a tumor

enumerate /ɪˈn(j)u.məˌɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnjuː.məˌɹeɪt/ v
dénombrer
to determine the amount of
énoncer
to specify each member of a sequence individually in incrementing order

enumeration /ɪˌnjuːməˈɹeɪʃən/ /ɪˌnuːməˈɹeɪʃən/ n
énumération
the act of enumerating

enunciation /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪˌnʌn.sɪˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪˌnʌn.ʃɪˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
énonciation
act of enunciating

envelop /ɛnˈvɛləp/ v
envelopper
to surround or enclose

envelope /ˈɑn.vəˌlop/ /ˈɑ̃.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɒn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.vəˌlop/ n
enveloppe
wrapper for mailing
geometry: object that is the tangent to a family of objects
something that envelops

enviable /ˈɛnvi.əbl̩/ adj
enviable
arousing or likely to arouse envy

envier n
envieuse envieux
one who envies

envious /ˈɛnviːəs/ adj
envieux
feeling or exhibiting envy
malignant; mischievous; spiteful

enviously adv
envieusement
in an envious manner or to an envious degree

environment /-mɪnt/ /ənˈ-/ /ɪnˈvaɪɚ(n)mənt/ /ɪnˈvaɪɹə(n)mənt/ n
environnement
area around something
natural world or ecosystem
software or hardware on a computer

environment variable n
variable d'environnement

environmental /ənˌvaɪ.ɚnˈmɛn.təl/ /ɪnˌvaɪ.ɹə(n)ˈmɛn.təl/ adj
environnemental
pertaining to the environment

environmental protection n
protection de l'environnement
protecting the environment

environmental refugee n
réfugié climatique réfugié écologique écoréfugié

environmentalism n
environnementalisme écologisme
ideology seeking to prevent the degradation of environment

environmentalist n
environnementaliste écologiste
one who advocates for the protection of the environment

environmentally adv
environnementalement
affecting the environment

environmentally friendly adj
écologique respectueux de [[l']]environnement
causing little harm to the environment

envisage /ɛnˈvɪzɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈvɪzɪd͡ʒ/ v
envisager prévoir
to conceive or see something within in one's mind

envision /ɪnˈvɪʒən/ v
envisager
to conceive or see something within one's mind

envoy /ˈɑn.vɔɪ/ /ˈɛn.vɔɪ/ n
envoyé émissaire
representative

envy /ˈɛnvi/ n
envie jalousie convoitise
resentful desire of something possessed by another

envy /ˈɛnvi/ v
envier
to feel displeasure towards (someone) because of their good fortune, possessions

enzymatic adj
enzymatique
of, relating to, or caused by enzymes

enzyme /ˈɛn.zaɪm/ n
enzyme
catalytic protein

eo- /iːoʊ/ /iːəʊ/ prefix
éo-

eon /ˈeɪ.ɑn/ /ˈeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈi.ɑn/ /ˈiː.ɒn/ /ˈiː.ən/ n
bail
informal, hyperbolic: a long period of time
éon
geochronologic unit
period of 1,000,000,000 years
éternité
eternity

eonism /ˈi.əˌnɪzəm/ n
éonisme
pretence of being the opposite sex

eonist n
éoniste

eosinophil /i.əˈsɪnəˌfɪl/ n
éosinophile
type of white blood cell

epagomenic adj
épagomène
all senses

epanadiplosis n
épanadiplose
a figure of speech by which the same word is used both at the beginning and at the end of a sentence

epanalepsis n
épanalepse

epanastrophe n
épanastrophe

eparch n
éparque
(Ancient Greece) the governor or prefect of a province

eparchial adj
éparchique
of or pertaining to an eparchy

eparchy /ˈɛpˌɑɹ.ki/ /ˈɛpˌɑː.ki/ n
éparchie
diocese of a bishop
éparchie province préfecture
district of the Roman Empire

epaulette /ˈɛpəlɛt/ /ˌɛpəˈlɛt/ n
épaulette
ornamentation

epazote /ˌɛpəˈzoʊteɪ/ n
fausse ambroisie thé du Mexique épazote
herb

epee /ˈeɪpeɪ/ /ˈɛpeɪ/ n
épée
sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing

ependyma /ɛpˈɛn.dɪm.ə/ n
épendyme

epenthesis /ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/ n
épenthèse
insertion of a phoneme or letter into a word

epenthetic /ˌɛpənˈθɛtɪk/ adj
épenthétique
inserted into a word
of or pertaining to epenthesis

epenthetically adv
épenthétiquement
epenthetically

epexegesis /ɛpˌɛksɪˈd͡ʒisɪs/ n
apposition épexégèse
additional explanation

ephedra /ɪˈfɛdɹə/ /ˈɛfɪdɹə/ n
prêle des bois
plant

ephedrine /ɪˈfɛ.dɹɪn/ /ˈɛf.ə.dɹiːn/ /ˈɛf.ə.dɹɪn/ n
éphédrine
alkaloid drug

ephelcystic adj
éphelcystique
grammar

ephemeral /əˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ /ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ adj
éphémère
lasting for a short period of time

ephemeris /ɪˈfɛməɹəs/ /ɪˈfɛməɹɪs/ n
éphéméride éphémérides
table giving the apparent position of celestial bodies throughout the year

ephod /ˈiː.fɒd/ /ˈɛ.fɒd/ n
éphod
apron worn by chief priest of ancient Israel

ephor /ˈɛfə/ /ˈɛfɚ/ n
éphore
superintendent

epi- prefix
épi-

epibiont n
Épibionte
organism that lives on the surface

epiboly /ɪˈpɪbəli/ n
épibolie
the expansion of one cell sheet over other cells, as takes place during gastrulation or secondary intention wound healing

epic /ˈep.ɪk/ /ˈɛp.ɪk/ adj
épique
of, or relating to, an epic
momentously heroic
extraordinary

epic /ˈep.ɪk/ /ˈɛp.ɪk/ n
épopée
extended narrative poem

epic fail n
échec épique
total failure

epicalyx n
épicalice
group of bracts

epicanthus /ˈɛpɪkˌanθəs/ /ˈɛpɪkˌænθəs/ n
pli épicanthique épicanthus
a skin fold of the upper eyelid, typical of East Asians

epicardium n
épicarde
layer of tissue between the pericardium and the heart

epicene /ˈɛp.əˌsin/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌsiːn/ adj
épicène
of or relating to nouns or pronouns in any language that have a single form for male and female referents

epicene /ˈɛp.əˌsin/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌsiːn/ n
efféminé personne efféminée
effeminate man

epicentre /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/ n
épicentre
point above earthquake
focal point of activity

epiclesis n
épiclèse
prayer invoking the Holy Spirit

epicness /ˈɛ.pɪk.nəs/ n
héroïcité
quality or state of being epic

epicycle /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkəl/ n
épicycle
a small circle whose centre is on the circumference of a larger circle

epicycloid n
épicycloïde
locus

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ adj
épidémique
like an epidemic

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ n
épidémie
widespread disease
occurrence of such disease

epidemiological adj
épidémiologique
of or pertaining to epidemiology

epidemiologically adv
épidémiologiquement
with regard to epidemiology

epidemiologist n
épidémiologiste
scientist who specializes in epidemiology

epidemiology /ˈɛp.ɪ.diː.miː.ɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdi.miˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdɛm.iˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
épidémiologie
branch of medicine dealing with transmission and control of disease in populations

epidermis /ˌɛ.pə.ˈdɝ.məs/ /ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈdɜː.mɪs/ n
épiderme
skin's outer layer in animals

epidermologist n
épidermologue
cosmetologist specialising in epidermology

epidermology n
épidermologie
cosmetology specialising in the skin

epididymis /ɛpiˈdɪdɪmɪs/ n
épididyme
tube

epididymitis n
épididymite

epidote /ˈɛp.ɪˌdoʊt/ n
épidote
class of mixed minerals

epidural /ɛp.əˈd(j)ʊɹ.əl/ /ɛp.ɪˈdjɔː.ɹəl/ /ɛp.ɪˈdjʊə.ɹəl/ n
péridurale épidurale
anaesthetic

epigastric adj
épigastrique
of or pertaining to the epigastrium

epigeic adj
épigé

epigenetically adv
épigénétiquement

epigenetics /ˌɛpɪd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪks/ n
épigénétique
study of heritable changes
study of processes

epiglottal adj
épiglottal
pertaining to the epiglottis
phonetics

epiglottis /ˌɛ.pə.ˈɡlɑ.tɪs/ /ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈɡlɒ.tɪs/ n
épiglotte
cartilaginous organ

epigram /ˈɛpɪɡɹæm/ n
épigramme
short, witty or pithy poem
brief but witty saying
inscription in stone

epigrammatic adj
épigrammatique
characteristic of an epigram

epigraph /ˈɛpɪˌɡɹæf/ n
épigraphe
inscription
literary quotation placed at the beginning of a text
set of all points lying on or above a mathematical function's graph

epigraphic adj
épigraphique
of or pertaining to an epigraph or to epigraphy

epigraphy /ɪˈpɪɡ.ɹə.fi/ [ʔɨˈpʰɪːɡ.ɹə.fiː] n
épigraphie
study of inscriptions

epilanguage n
épilangue

epilaryngeal adj
épilaryngien

epilation /ɛpɪˈleɪʃən/ n
épilation
removal of hair

epilator n
épilateur
electrical device

epilepsy /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ n
épilepsie comitialité
medical condition

epileptic /ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/ adj
épileptique
of or relating to epilepsy

epilogue /ˈɛp.ɪ.lɒɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɑɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɔɡ/ n
épilogue
brief oration or script at the end of a literary piece

epimer /ˈɛpɪmə(ɹ)/ n
épimère
diastereoisomer

epimutation [ɛpɪmjuˈteɪʃən] n
épimutation

epinasty n
épinastie
botany: downward curvature due to growth

epinephrine /ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/ n
épinéphrine
hormone and nurotransmitter

epiphany /ɛˈpɪfəni/ /ɪˈpɪfni/ /ɪˈpɪfəni/ n
apparition
manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being
déclic illumination révélation
illuminating realization or discovery

epiphenomenon /-fɪ-/ /-nən/ /ˌɛpəfəˈnɑmənə/ /ˌɛpəfəˈnɑməˌnɑn/ /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnə/ /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnən/ n
épiphénomène
metal process or state that is an incidental by-product of physiological events in the brain or nervous system
activity, process, or state, process or other activity that is the result of another
symptom that develops during the course of a disease that is not connected to the disease

epiphrasis n
épiphrase
epexegesis

epiphyte /ˈɛpɪfɑɪt/ n
épiphyte
plant that grows on another

epiploic adj
épiploïque
pertaining to the omentum

episcopal /əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/ adj
épiscopal
related to a bishop

episiotomy /əˌpiːziːˈɒtəmiː/ /ˌɛpəsaɪˈɒtəmiː/ n
épisiotomie
surgical incision

episode /ˈep.ɪ.səʉd/ /ˈɛp.ə.soʊd/ /ˈɛp.ɪ.səʊd/ n
épisode
incident or action connected with a series of events
instalment of a drama told in parts

episodic /ˌɛpɪˈsɑdɪk/ adj
épisodique

episodic memory n
mémoire épisodique

epistaxis /ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/ n
épistaxis saignement de nez
nosebleed

episteme /ˌɛ.pəˈsti.mi/ /ˌɛ.pɪˈstiː.mi/ n
épistémè
Foucaultian philosophy
philosophy (general): scientific knowledge

epistemic /-ˈstɛ-/ /ˌɛpəˈstimɪk/ /ˌɛpɪˈstiːmɪk/ adj
épistémique
of or relating to cognition or knowledge, its scope, or how it is acquired

epistemological /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɑd͡ʒəkəl/ /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
épistémologique
of or pertaining to epistemology or theory of knowledge, as a field of study

epistemologically adv
épistémologiquement
in a manner that pertains to epistemology

epistemologist n
épistémologue
A person, especially a philosopher, who studies theory of knowledge

epistemology /iˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /əˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛˌpɪs.tiˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
épistémologie gnoséologie
branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge

epistemophilia n
épistémophilie

epistle /ɪˈpɪs(ə)l/ /ɪˈpɪsl̩/ n
épître épitre
one of the books of the New Testament which was originally a letter issued by an apostle
letter, especially one which is formal or issued publicly

epistolary /ɪˈpɪst(ə)ˌləɹi/ adj
épistolaire

epistolographic adj
épistolographique
relating to the writing of epistles

epistolography n
épistolographie
the practice of writing epistles

epistropheus n
épistrophée
second cervical vertebra

epitaph /ˈɛp.ɪˌtæf/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌtɑːf/ n
épitaphe
inscription on a gravestone
commemorative poem or other text

epithalamium /ɛpɪθəˈleɪmɪəm/ n
épithalame
song or poem celebrating a marriage

epithalamus n
épithalamus
segment of the diencephalon

epithelial adj
épithélial
of or pertaining to the epithelium

epithelium /ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/ n
épithélium
membranous tissue

epithet /ˈɛp.əˌθɛt/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌθɛt/ n
épithète
term used to characterize a person or thing
abusive or contemptuous word or phrase
term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person

epitome /əˈpɪt.ə.mi/ /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/ n
abrégé résumé
summary
incarnation personnification
representative example
épitomé résumé
embodiment or encapsulation of

epitomize /əˈpɪt.əˌmaɪz/ v
incarner
be an epitome
résumer
make an epitome

epitope n
épitope
target of an immune response

epitrachelion /-ˈkiː-/ /ˌɛpɪtɹɑˈkiliɔn/ /ˌɛpɪtɹəˈkiliɒn/ /ˌɛpɪtɹəˈkiljən/ n
épitrachelion
vestment

epitrite n
épitrite
metrical foot consisting of three long syllables and one short syllable

epitrochoid n
épitrochoïde
geometric curve

epitrope n
épitrope

epizootiological adj
épizootiologique

epoch /ˈeɪˌpɑk/ /ˈiˌpɑk/ /ˈiːpɒk/ /ˈɛp.ək/ /ˈɛpək/ /ˈɛpˌɑk/ n
singularité évènement
notable event
époque période ère
particular period of history

eponym /ˈɛpənɪm/ n
éponyme
person's name that has given rise to the name of something
word formed from a person’s name

eponymous /əˈpɑnəməs/ /ɛ-/ /ɪˈpɒnɪməs/ adj
éponyme
of, relating to, or being the person or entity after which someone or something is named

eponymy n
éponymie
Quality of being eponymous

epoophoron n
époophore
a group of tubules, a remnant of the Wolffian body, often found near the ovary or oviduct

epopee /ˈɛpəpiː/ n
épopée
an epic, saga

epoxide /ˈipɑksaɪd/ n
époxyde
cyclic ether

epoxy /ɪˈpɑk.si/ /ɪˈpɒk.si/ adj
époxy
derived from an epoxide

epoxy resin n
époxy
polyether resin

epsilon /ɛpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɒn/ n
epsilon
name for the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ adj
égal
mathematics: exactly identical
the same in all respects

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ n
égal égale
person or thing of equal status to others

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ v
égaler à
be equal to

equal pay for equal work phraseologicalUnit
à travail égal, salaire égal
concept

equal rights n
égalité des droits
concept of equal treatment

equal sign n
signe d'égalité signe égal
symbol

equal temperament n
gamme au tempérament égal gamme tempérée tempérament égal
a tuning system...

equality /ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ [ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ɾi] n
égalité
equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences
fact of being equal
mathematics: fact of having the same value

equalization n
égalisation
act of equalizing

equalize /ˈikwəˌlaɪz/ /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/ v
égaliser
to make equal
to make the score equal

equalizer n
but égalisateur
a goal that equalizes the score

equally /ˈiːkwəli/ /ˈiːkəli/ adv
également
in an equal manner

equanimity /ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ n
équanimité
state of being calm

equanimous /ɪˈkwæn.ɪ.məs/ adj
équanime
Calm and composed; of stable disposition

equation /ɪˈkweɪʃən/ /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ n
équation
mathematics: assertion
astronomy: correction

equation of time n
équation du temps
discrepancy between two kinds of solar time

equational adj
équationnel
of, pertaining to, or constructed using equations

equative /i(ː)ˈkweɪtɪv/ /ˈɛkwətɪv/ n
comparatif d'égalité
grammar: construction
équatif
grammar: case

equator /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/ n
équateur
circle around the earth

equatorial /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ adj
équatorial équatoriale
of, near, or relating to the equator

equerry /ɪˈkwɛ.ɹi/ /ˈɛ.kwə.ɹi/ n
écuyer
responsible for the care of horses

equestrian adj
hippique équestre
of horseback riding or horseback riders

equestrian n
cavalier
an equestrian person; one who rides on horseback

equestrianism n
équitation
the art or sport of riding horses

equestrianly adv
hippiquement

equiangular adj
équiangle
geometry: having all internal angles equal

equilateral adj
équilatéral
referring to a polygon all of whose sides are of equal length

equilateral triangle n
triangle équilatéral
type of triangle

equilibrist n
équilibriste
tightrope walker

equilibrium /iːkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ /ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ n
équilibre
condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced
physics: state of a body at rest or in uniform motion in which the resultant of all forces on it is zero
chemistry: state of a reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are the same
mental balance

equine /ˈiˌkwaɪn/ /ˈiːˌkwaɪn/ /ˈɛˌkwaɪn/ adj
équin chevalin hippique
of or relating to a horse or horses

equinoctial /ˌiː.kwəˈnɑk.ʃəl/ /ˌɛk.wəˈnɑk.ʃəl/ /ˌɛk.wɪˈnɒk.ʃəl/ adj
équinoxial
of, or relating to an equinox

equinox /ˈi-/ /ˈiː-/ /ˈɛkwəˌnɑks/ /ˈɛkwɪnɒks/ /ˌi-/ /ˌiː-/ /ˌɛkwəˈnɑktiz/ /ˌɛkwɪˈnɒktiːz/ n
équinoxe
one of the two times in the year when the length of the day and night are equal, which occurs when the apparent path of the Sun intersects with the equatorial plane of the Earth

equinumerous adj
équipotent
of equal cardinality

equipage /ˈɛ.kwɪ.pɪdʒ/ n
bagages fourgons train des équipages
equipment or supplies, especially military ones
équipage
a type of horse-drawn carriage

equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ n
équipement
whatever is used in equipping
the act of equipping

equisonant /iːkwɪˈsəʊnənt/ adj
équisonnant
intra-octavally consonant

equitability /ˌɛkwɪtəˈbɪlɪtɪ/ n
équitabilité
quality of being equitable

equity /ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/ n
action
ownership, especially in terms of net monetary value of some business
capitaux propres
ownership interest in a company
impartialité solidarité
justice, impartiality and fairness

equivalence /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.ləns/ n
équivalence
condition of being equivalent
relationship between two propositions
equivalence relation

equivalence principle n
principe d'équivalence

equivalence relation n
relation d'équivalence
binary relation

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ adj
équivalent
relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation
similar or identical in value
of two sets, having a one-to-one relationship

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ n
équivalent
anything that is virtually equal to something else

equivocal /əˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/ adj
ambigu équivoque incertain
having several applicable significations
équivoque
uncertain, doubtful
équivoque douteux incertain indéterminé
capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters

equivocation /əˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn/ /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn̩/ /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
quiproquo équivoque
Expression susceptible of a double signification, possibly misleading
équivocité équivoque
Logical fallacy

era /ˈɛɹ.ə/ /ˈɪə.ɹə/ /ˈɪɚ.ə/ [ˈɪə̯.ɹə] n
ère époque période
time period

eradicate /ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/ v
déraciner
to pull up by the roots
éradiquer
to completely destroy; to reduce to nothing radically

eradication n
éradication déracinement
act of plucking up by the roots

eradicator n
éradicateur
that which eradicates

erasable adj
effaçable
capable of being erased

erase /ɪˈɹeɪs/ /ɪˈɹeɪz/ v
effacer
to obliterate information
to remove markings or information
to clear a storage medium
s'effacer
intransitive: to be erased

eraser /ɪˈɹeɪsɚ/ /ɪˈɹeɪzə/ n
brosse à tableau gomme
chalkboard eraser
gomme effaceur efface
thing used to erase something written or drawn

eraser pen n
stylo-gomme
fine eraser

erastes /ɛˈɹæsteɪs/ n
éraste
the older partner in a pederastic relationship

erbium /ˈɜː.bɪ.əm/ /ˈɝ.bi.əm/ n
erbium
chemical element

erect /ɪˈɹɛkt/ adj
dressé en érection érigé
standing out perpendicularly
dressé érigé
vertical in position
en érection
having an erect penis

erectile /əˈɹɛktaɪl/ adj
érectile
capable of filling with blood and becoming rigid

erectile dysfunction n
dysfonction érectile dysérection trouble de l'érection
erectile dysfunction

erection /ɪˈɹɛkʃən/ n
érection
act of building
physiology: process by which a penis becomes erect
érection bandaison
rigid state of penis or clitoris

eremacausis n
érémacausie
oxidation

eremitic /ɛɹəˈmɪtɪk/ adj
érémitique
characteristic of hermit

eremitism n
érémitisme
state of being a hermit

erethism /ˈɛɹɪθɪzəm/ n
éréthisme
pathology: abnormal excitement of organ or tissue

ergative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈɜːɡətɪv/ /ˈɝɡətɪv/ adj
ergatif
with the subjects of transitive constructions having grammatical cases or thematic relations different from those of from intransitive constructions

ergative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈɜːɡətɪv/ /ˈɝɡətɪv/ n
ergatif
ergative verb or other expression

ergative case n
ergatif
case used to indicate the agent of a verb in ergative-absolutive languages

ergo /ˈɛɚɡoʊ/ /ˈɝɡoʊ/ conjunction
donc
conjunction: therefore

ergo- prefix
ergo-

ergocalciferol n
ergocalciférol
type of vitamin D

ergodic /ɜɹˈɡoʊdɪk/ /ɜɹˈɡɑdɪk/ adj
ergodique
of or relating to certain systems that, given enough time, will eventually return to previously experienced state

ergogenic adj
ergogénique

ergometer n
ergomètre
dynamometer used for muscles

ergometry n
ergométrie
measurement with an ergometer

ergonomic adj
ergonomique
of, or relating to the science of ergonomics

ergonomics /əːɡəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɝɡəˈnɑmɪks/ n
ergonomie
science of the design of equipment

ergonomist n
ergonome ergonomiste
an expert in ergonomics

ergosphere n
ergosphère
region outside the event horizon of a black hole

ergosterol n
ergostérol
steroid precursor of vitamin D₂

ergot /ˈərɡət/ /ˈərˌɡɑt/ /ˈəːɡɒt/ /ˈəːɡət/ n
ergot
deformed grain
any fungus of the genus Claviceps

ergotamine /ɜːˈɡɒtəmiːn/ n
ergotamine
an alkaloid extracted from ergot

erhu /ˈɜːhuː/ n
erhu
Chinese fiddle

eriometer n
ériomètre
optical device

eristic n
éristique
type of dialogue

erm /ɝm/ interjection
euh
expression of uncertainty

ermine /ˈɜːmɪn/ /ˈɝmɪn/ n
hermine
Mustela erminea, M. richardsonii, M. haidarum
(heraldry) a white field with black spots
the white fur of this animal

erode /ɪˈɹoʊd/ /ɪˈɹəʊd/ v
éroder
To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction

erogenous /əˈɹɒd͡ʒɪnəs/ adj
érogène
sensitive to sexual arousal

erogenous zone n
zone érogène
erogenous zone

eromenos /ɛˈɹəʊmɛnɒs/ n
éromène
the younger partner in a pederastic relationship

erosion /əˈɹoʊʒən/ /əˈɹəʊʒən/ n
érosion
the result of having being eroded
destruction by abrasive action of fluids
the changing of a surface by mechanical action
(medicine)

erotic /ɪˈɹɑtɪk/ /ɪˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
érotique
tending to arouse sexual desire

erotica /ɪˈɹɒt.ɪkə/ n
érotisme
erotic literature or art

erotically adv
érotiquement
in an erotic manner

eroticism n
érotisme
the state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused

eroticization n
érotisation
act of eroticizing

eroticize v
érotiser
to make erotic

eroto- prefix
éroto-
used to form terms related to sexual desire

erotology n
érotologie
study of sexual behavior

erotomania n
érotomanie
mental disorder based on the delusion of a romantic relationship

erotopathy n
érotopathie
abnormality related to sexual desire

erotophobia n
érotophobie
fear of a romantic relationship

err /ɛə(ɹ)/ /ɛɚ/ /ɜː(ɹ)/ /ɝ/ v
tromper errer

errand /ˈɛɹənd/ n
commission
oral message
course
trip to accomplish a small task

errand boy n
coursier garçon de courses
male employed to run errands

errant /ˈɛɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɛɹənt/ adj
errant
straying from the proper course or standard

errata /ɛˈɹɑtə/ /ɛˈɹɑːtə/ n
errata
added page listing the errors which were discovered after printing

erratic /ɪˈɹætɪk/ adj
erratique
unsteady, random; prone to unexpected changes; not consistent

errhine /ˈɛɹ.aɪn/ adj
errhin
causing an increase in mucus within the nose

erroneous /ɛɹˈoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɛɹˈəʊ.nɪ.əs/ /ɪˈɹoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɪˈɹəʊ.nɪ.əs/ adj
erroné
containing an error; inaccurate

erroneously /ɪˈɹəʊnɪəsli/ adv
erronément par erreur faitivement à tort
in an erroneous manner

error /ɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹ.ɚ/ n
erreur
mistake
statistics: difference between a measured or calculated value and a true one
any alteration in the DNA chemical structure
vice
appellate law: one or more mistakes in a trial

error /ɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹ.ɚ/ v
foirer planter
to cause or contain an error
être en erreur
To show an error

error message n
message d'erreur indication d'erreur
message displayed when a failure condition occurs

error-prone adj
enclin à l'erreur
in the habit of making errors

ersatz /ɛəɹˈsɑːts/ /ɛəɹˈzɑːts/ /ˈɛəzæts/ /ˈɛəɹsɑts/ /ˈɛəɹzɑts/ /ˈɜːsæts/ /ˈɝsæts/ [ɛəɹˈsɑːts] n
ersatz
something made in imitation

erstwhile /ˈɜː(ɹ)st.waɪl/ /ˈɝst.waɪl/ adj
ancien autrefois
former, previous

eruct v
éructer
to burp or belch

eructate v
éructer
to burp or belch

erudite /ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ə.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.ʊ.daɪt/ adj
érudit
scholarly, learned

eruditely adv
éruditement
in a learned or scholarly manner

erudition /ˌɛɹʊˈdɪʃən/ n
érudition
profound knowledge, especially that based on learning and scholarship

erupt /ɪˈɹʌpt/ v
entrer en éruption
to violently eject

eruption /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ n
éruption
violent ejection, such as that of lava from a volcano
sudden release of pressure or tension

eruption column n
colonne volcanique colonne éruptive panache volcanique panache éruptif
cloud of ash emitted during a volcanic eruption

eruv /ˈeɪ.ɹʊv/ /ˈɛɹʊv/ n
érouv
eruv chatzerot, ritual aggregation of domains

erysipelas /ˌɛ.ɹɪˈsɪp.ɪl.əs/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈsɪp.ləs/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈsɪp.əl.əs/ /ˌɪɹ.əˈsɪp.ləs/ /ˌɪɹ.əˈsɪp.əl.əs/ n
érysipèle
acute febrile disease

erysipelatous adj
érysipélateux
Resembling erysipelas

erythema /ˌɛɹəˈθiːmə/ n
érythème
abnormal redness

erythromycin /ɪˌɹɪθ.ɹə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪ.sɪn/ /ɪˌɹɪθ.ɹəˈmaɪ.sn̩/ n
érythromycine

erythronium n
érythrone
plant of genus Erythronium

erythrophobia n
érythrophobie
fear of blushing

erythropoiesis n
érythropoïèse
production of red blood cells

erythropoietin /ɪˌɹɪθɹəˈpɔɪ.ɪtɪn/ n
érythropoïétine
a hormone

escalade /ˈɛskəˌleɪd/ /ˈɛskəˌlɑd/ /ˌɛskəˈleɪd/ v
escalader
to scale the walls of a fortification

escalate /ˈɛs.kjə.leɪt/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪt/ v
faire remonter
to transfer a telephone caller or problem to the next higher level of authority
intensifier
to intensify

escalation /ˈɛs.kəˌleɪ.ʃən/ n
escalade
a deliberate or premeditated increase in the violence or geographic scope of a conflict
an increase or rise, especially one to counteract a perceived discrepancy

escalator /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/ n
escalateur escalator escalier mécanique
mechanical device

escalope /ˈɛskəˌloʊp/ /ˈɛskəˌlɒp/ /ˌɛskəˈloʊp/ n
escalope
thin slice of meat

escapade /ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/ n
escapade
daring or adventurous act; undertaking which goes against convention

escape /əˈskeɪp/ /ɛ-/ /ɛk-/ /ɪk-/ /ɪˈskeɪp/ n
évasion échappatoire
act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation

escape /əˈskeɪp/ /ɛ-/ /ɛk-/ /ɪk-/ /ɪˈskeɪp/ v
tirer
to avoid capture
échapper (à quelqu'un)
to elude observation or recollection
échapper fuir s'échapper
to get free
éviter
to elude

escape pod /əˈskeɪp.pɒd/ n
capsule de sauvetage
small vehicle used for evacuation

escape velocity n
vitesse de libération
minimum velocity

escapism /ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm/ n
escapisme
inclination to escape

escapology /ˈɛs.kəˌpɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˈɛs.kəˌpɒl.ə.dʒiː/ n
escapologie
the study or art of escaping from a constriction

escargot /ɪsˈkɑːɡəʊ/ /ˌɛskɑɹˈɡoʊ/ n
escargot escargot de Bourgogne
dish

escarole /-ɹɒl/ /ˈɛskəɹoʊl/ /ˈɛskəɹəʊl/ n
escarole scarole
subspecies or variety of endive (var. latifolia)

escarpment /ɪˈskɑɹp.mənt/ /ɪˈskɑːp.mənt/ n
escarpement
steep descent or declivity

eschar /ˈɛskɑɹ/ /ˈɛskɑː/ n
escarre
dry dark scab or scar

eschatocol n
eschatocole

eschatological /ˌɛskətəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌɛskətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
eschatologique
pertaining to eschatology

eschatology /ˌɛs.kəˈtɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛsk.əˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
eschatologie
system of doctrines concerning final matters, such as death
the study of the end times

eschew /s.t͡ʃ/ /sk/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃju/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃu/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɛˈskju/ /ɛˈʃu/ /ɪsˈt͡ʃu/ /ɪsˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɪʃˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɪˈʃu/ /ʃ/ v
esquiver
avoid, shun

escort /ɪsˈkɔɹt/ /ɪsˈkɔːt/ /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ /ˈɛs.kɔːt/ n
escorte
group of people who provide safety

escort /ɪsˈkɔɹt/ /ɪsˈkɔːt/ /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ /ˈɛs.kɔːt/ v
escorter
To attend to in order to guard and protect

escrow /ˈɛ.skɹoʊ̯/ /ˈɛ.skɹəʊ̯/ n
fiducie

esculic acid n
acide esculique

escutcheon /ɪˈskʌt͡ʃən/ n
écusson
coat of arms
plate or bezel to fill the gap around a protuberance

esker /ˈɛskə/ /ˈɛskɚ/ n
esker
ridge created under glacier

esophageal /ɪˌsɒfəˈd͡ʒiːəl/ adj
œsophagien
pertaining to the esophagus

esophageal cancer n
cancer de l'œsophage
cancer

esophagitis n
œsophagite
inflammation of the oesophagus

esoteric /ˌiː.səˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.oʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.əˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ adj
cérébral ésotérique
having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical
ésotérique
understood only by a chosen few

esoterism n
ésotérisme
inward forms of faith and religion

espadrille /ɛspəˈdɹɪl/ n
espadrille
light shoe

espagnolette n
espagnolette
locking device

esparto n
alfa
species of North African grass

especially /əˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛkˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛsˈpɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ adv
particulièrement spécialement surtout en particulier
particularly
spécialement
in a special manner

espionage /ˈɛs.pi.ə.ˌnɑːʒ/ n
espionnage
act of learning secret information through clandestine means

espouse /ɪˈspaʊs/ /ɪˈspaʊz/ v
adopter épouser
accept, support, take as one’s own
épouser
to marry

espresso /əˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɛkˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛkˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɪkˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɪkˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɪˈspɹɛsəʊ/ n
expresso espresso café express café court café espresso café expresso
strong type of coffee

esprit de corps /ɛˌspɹi də ˈkɔɹ/ /ɛˌspɹiː də ˈkɔː/ n
esprit de corps
shared spirit of comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion

esquire /ɪˈskwaɪə/ /ˈɛskwaɪɚ/ n
Maître
title for a lawyer
écuyer
a squire
shield bearer

ess /ˈɛs/ n
esse
name of the letter S, s

essay /ɛˈseɪ/ /ˈɛs.eɪ/ n
essai rédaction dissertation
written composition

essayist /ˈɛ.seɪ.ɪst/ n
essayiste
one who composes essays; a writer of short compositions

essence /ˈɛsəns/ n
essence
inherent nature
true nature of something
concentrate
fragrance

essential /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ [əˈsɛn.tʃəl] adj
essentiel
essentiel fondamental
in basic form
indispensable
of high importance

essential oil n
huile essentielle
volatile oil used to make perfumes and flavourings

essential tremor n
tremblement essentiel
Neurological condition

essentialism n
essentialisme
view that objects have properties that are essential to them

essentiality n
essentialité
being essential

essentialize v
essentialiser
to reduce to its essence

essentially /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/ adv
en essence essentiellement
essentially

essive case n
essif
case used to indicate a temporary state of being

establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ v
affermir établir
To make stable or firm; to confirm
établir
To found; to institute

established /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ adj
établi
defined, described

established order n
ordre établi

establishment /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ n
establishment système classe dirigeante
slang: the ruling class or authority group
établissement
that which is established
the act of establishing
the state of being established

estate /ɪˈsteɪt/ n
biens proprieté
law: nature and extent of a person's interest in, or ownership of, land
domaine propriété
(extensive) area of land under single ownership
noblesse
historical: major social class or order of persons
patrimoine
property and liabilities, especially of a deceased person

estate agent n
agent immobilier
one acting for another in sale or lease of real estate

esteem /əˈstiːm/ /ɪˈstiːm/ n
estime respect
favourable regard

esteem /əˈstiːm/ /ɪˈstiːm/ v
respecter
to regard with respect

ester /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ n
ester
compound with carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom

estimate /ˈɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɛs.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/ n
devis
(construction and business) a document specifying how much a job will probably cost
estimation
rough calculation or guess

estimate /ˈɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɛs.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/ v
estimer
to calculate roughly

estimation /ˌes.tɪˈmæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛs.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛs.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
estimation
the process of making an estimate

estival /iːˈstʌɪv(ə)l/ /ɛˈstʌɪv(ə)l/ /ˈiːstɪv(ə)l/ /ˈɛstʌɪv(ə)l/ adj
estival
of or relating to summer

estivate /ˈɛstɪˌveɪt/ v
estiver
go into stasis in the summer months

estrange /əˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
aliéner
remove from an accustomed place or set of associations
éloigner
cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate

estranged adj
désuni éloigné
having become a stranger

estrangement /ɪsˈtreɪnd͡ʒmənt/ n
éloignement
the act of alienating
the state of being alien

estro n
estro œstro

estrogen /ˈiːstɹəd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛstɹəd͡ʒən/ n
œstrogène
estrogen

estrogenic adj
œstrogénique
of, relating to, or acting like estrogen

estrous adj
œstral
Of or relating to estrus

estuary /ˈɛstjʊəɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃʊəɹi/ n
estuaire
place where ocean tides and river water merge

eszett n
eszett
a German letter

et al. /eɪˈtɑːl/ /ɛtˈæl/ /ɛtˈɑːl/ /ɛtˈɔl/ phraseologicalUnit
& cie et al. et coll.
and others

et tu, Brute /ɛt ˈtu ˌbɹutɛ/ phraseologicalUnit
tu quoque mi fili
expression of betrayal

eta /ˈeɪtə/ /ˈiːtə/ n
êta
Greek letter

etacism n
étacisme
pronunciation of the Greek eta like the Italian long e

etc. /ɪkˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ɪt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ˌɛkˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ phraseologicalUnit
etc. ... et cætera et cétéra
and so on

etch /ɛt͡ʃ/ v
graver
to engrave
graver marquer
to make a lasting impression

etching /ˈɛt͡ʃ.ɪŋ/ n
eau-forte estampe
image created by this process
eau-forte gravure
art of producing an image

etendue /ˌeɪ.tɑnˈdu/ /ˌeɪ.tɒnˈd(j)uː/ n
étendue de faisceau étendue géométrique
conserved property of the light in an optical system

eternal /iˈtɝ.nəl/ /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪˈtɝ.nəl/ adj
éternel perpétuel
lasting forever

eternal sleep n
sommeil éternel
death (euphemism)

eternally /ɪˈtɜː(ɹ)nəli/ adv
éternellement
forever

eternity /ɪˈtɜː.nə.ti/ /ɪˈtɝnɪti/ n
éternité
infinite time
informal: a comparatively long time
period of time that elapses after death
time extending infinitely far into the future

etesian /ɪˈtiːzɪən/ /ɪˈtiːʒən/ adj
étésien
pertaining to a specific eastern Mediterranean wind

etesian /ɪˈtiːzɪən/ /ɪˈtiːʒən/ n
étésien
dry north wind which blows in the eastern Mediterranean

ethane /ˈiːθeɪn/ /ˈɛθeɪn/ n
éthane
aliphatic hydrocarbon, C₂H₆

ethanoic adj
éthanoïque

ethanol /ˈɛθ.ə.nɑl/ /ˈɛθ.ə.nɒl/ n
éthanol
simple aliphatic alcohol: CH₃-CH₂-OH

ethel /ˈɛθəl/ n
e dans l'o
letter

ether /ˈi.θɚ/ /ˈiː.θə/ n
éther
(organic chemistry) compound containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups
substance once thought to fill all unoccupied space
substance supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere
(organic chemistry) diethyl ether

ethereal /ɪˈθɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ɪˈθɪɚ.i.əl/ adj
éthéré
consisting of ether; hence, exceedingly light or airy; tenuous; spiritlike; characterized by extreme delicacy
pertaining to the hypothetical upper, purer air, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere

etheromania n
éthéromanie
ether addiction

ethical /ˈɛθɪkəl/ adj
éthique
of or relating to the study of ethics

ethical dative n
datif éthique
form of the dative case

ethicist /ˈɛθɪsɪst/ n
éthicien
person who studies principles governing right and wrong conduct

ethics /ˈɛθ.ɪks/ n
éthique
study of principles governing right and wrong conduct
standards of conduct

ethmoid bone n
os ethmoïde
bone of the skull between the eyes and at the roof of the nose

ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ adj
ethnique
of or relating to a group of people
ethnique païen

ethnic cleansing n
nettoyage ethnique épuration ethnique
ethnic cleansing

ethnic group n
ethnie groupe ethnique
ethnic group

ethnic minority n
minorité ethnique
people with different characteristics to those of the majority

ethnicity /ɛθˈnɪsɪti/ n
ethnicité appartenance ethnique
the characteristics of an ethnic group
ethnie groupe ethnique
an ethnic group

ethno- /ɛθnoʊ/ prefix
ethno-
race, ethnicity

ethnocentric adj
ethnocentrique
related to ethnocentrism

ethnocentrism /ˌɛθ.nəʊˈsɛn.tɹɪzm̩/ n
ethnocentrisme
tendency

ethnocide n
ethnocide

ethnocultural adj
ethnoculturel
all senses

ethnoentomology n
ethnoentomologie

ethnogenesis n
ethnogenèse

ethnographer n
ethnographe
one who studies ethnography

ethnographic adj
ethnographique
of, or relating to ethnography

ethnography /ɛθˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ɛθˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
ethnographie
branch of anthropology

ethnolect /ˈɛθnəlɛkt/ n
ethnolecte
language variety

ethnolinguist n
ethnolinguiste
scholar of ethnolinguistics

ethnolinguistic adj
ethnolinguistique
ethnolinguistic

ethnolinguistics n
ethnolinguistique
field of linguistic anthropology

ethnological adj
ethnologique
of or relating to ethnology

ethnologist n
ethnologue
one who practices ethnology

ethnology n
ethnologie
branch of anthropology

ethnomusicology n
ethnomusicologie
study of music and culture

ethnonationalism n
ethnonationalisme
type of nationalism

ethnonym n
ethnonyme
name of an ethnic group

ethnophaulism n
ethnophaulisme
ethnic or racial slur, typically caricaturing some identifiable (often physical) feature of the group being derided

ethnopolitical adj
ethnopolitique
relating to ethnopolitics

ethnoreligious /ˌɛθnəʊɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
ethnoreligieux
Of or pertaining to ethnicity and religion

ethnostate n
ethno-état
political unit that is populated by and run in the interest of an ethnic group

ethography n
éthographie
study of moral behaviour

ethology /iˈθɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /iːˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/ /ɪˈθɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
éthologie
study of human and animal behaviour

ethopoeia n
éthopée
rhetorical technique of creating an imaginary speech

ethos /ˈiːθɒs/ /ˈiθoʊs/ /ˈiθɑs/ n
éthos
character or fundamental values of a people

ethyl acetate n
acétate d'éthyle éthanoate d’éthyle
ethyl ester of acetic acid

ethylene /ˈɛθəˌliːn/ /ˈɛθɪˌliːn/ n
éthylène
radical
éthylène éthène
compound

ethylene glycol n
éthylène glycol
(organic chemistry) organic compound HO-CH2-CH2-OH

ethylene oxide n
dihydroxyrène oxiranne oxyde d'éthylène oxyde de diméthylène
simplest epoxide

ethylene-vinyl acetate n
éthylène-acétate de vinyle
copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate

ethylhexyl n
éthylhexyle

ethyne n
éthyne
the compound C₂H₂

etilefrine n
étiléfrine
cardiac stimulant

etiological /ˌiːtɪəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
étiologique

etiquette /ˈɛt.ɪ.kɪt/ /ˈɛt.ɪˌkɛt/ n
étiquette
forms to be observed in social or official life
customary behavior

etymological /ˌɛt.ɪ.məˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ adj
étymologique
of or relating to etymology

etymologically adv
étymologiquement
Based on or belonging to etymology

etymologist n
étymologiste
person who specializes in etymology

etymologize v
étymologiser
to find or provide etymology for a word

etymology /ˌet.əˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛt.əˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ [ˌeɾ.əˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi] [ˌɛɾ.əˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒi] n
étymologie
study of the historical development of languages, particularly of individual words
account of the origin and historical development of a word

etymon /ˈɛt.ə.mɑn/ /ˈɛt.ə.mɒn/ /ˈɛt.ɪ.mɒn/ n
étymon
ancestral form or source word

eubiosis n
eubiose
microbial balance within the body

eucalyptus /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/ n
eucalyptus eucalypte
any of many trees of genus Eucalyptus

eucatastrophe /ˌjukəˈtæstɹəfi/ /ˌjuːkəˈtæstɹəfi/ n
eucatastrophe
catastrophe that results in the protagonist's well-being

eucharistic adj
eucharistique
pertaining to the Eucharist

euchologion /juːkə(ʊ)ˈləʊdʒɪən/ n
eucologe
prayer book

eudiometer n
eudiomètre
tube for measuring volume of gases

euergetism n
évergétisme
the practice of élite in Greek and Roman cities to distribute a part of their wealth to the community

euergetist n
évergète
one who practices euergetism

eugenics /juːˈd͡ʒɛnɪks/ n
eugénisme
social philosophy

euhemerism /juˈhiməˌrɪzəm/ /juːˈhiːmərɪzm/ /juːˈhiːmərɪzəm/ n
évhémérisme
attribution of a historical origin to myths and legends

euhemerize /juˌhiməˈraɪz/ /juːˌhiːməˈraɪz/ v
évhémériser
to explain or interpret something through euhemerism

eukaryote /juˈkæɹi.oʊt/ /juˈkæɹi.ɒt/ /juˈkæɹi.ət/ /juˈkɛəɹi.oʊt/ /juːˈkæɹi.əʊt/ n
eucaryote
any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus

eukaryotic adj
eucaryote
having complex cells

eulogistic adj
dithyrambique élogieux
of, pertaining to, or in the form of a eulogy

eulogy /ˈju.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈjuː.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
éloge
an oration to honor a deceased person

eumetazoan n
eumétazoaire
(zoology) animal of the subkingdom Eumetazoa

eumolpic adj
eumolpique

eunuch /ˈjuː.nək/ n
eunuque
such a man who was harem guard or in Middle Eastern courts under Roman Emperors, important officials of the state
eunuque castrat
castrated human male

euphemism /ˈjuː.fəˌmɪz.əm/ n
euphémisme
use of a word or phrase to replace another word with one considered less offensive
word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way

euphemistic adj
euphémique
of euphemism

euphemistically adv
euphémiquement
in a euphemistic manner

euphonic adj
euphonique
characterized by euphony

euphonically adv
euphoniquement
in a euphonic manner

euphonious /juˈfoʊ.ni.əs/ /juːˈfəʊ.nɪ.əs/ adj
euphonique
demonstrating or possessing euphony; agreeable to the ear; pleasant-sounding

euphony /ˈjuːfəni/ n
euphonie

euphoria /juːˈfɔːɹi.ə/ n
euphorie frite pêche
an excited state of joy

euphoric /juːˈfɒɹɪk/ adj
euphorique
feeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria

euphotic adj
euphotique
describing that part of the near-surface ocean in which photosynthesis is possible

euphuism n
euphuisme
style of writing

eureka /jəˈɹiː.kə/ /jʊˈɹiː.kə/ interjection
eurêka
exclamation indicating sudden discovery

euro /ˈjɝoʊ/ /ˈjʊəɹəʊ/ /ˈjʊɹoʊ/ n
euro
currency unit of the European Monetary Union
coin worth 1 euro

euro coin n
monnaie en euro
coin in the eurozone

europium /jʊəˈɹoʊ.pi.əm/ n
europium
chemical element

euryoecious adj
euryèce

euryxenous adj
euryxène

eusocial adj
eusocial
pertaining to societies in which sterile individuals work for reproductive individuals

eusociality n
eusocialité
state of being eusocial

eusocially adv
eusocialement
biology

eustasy /ˈjustəsi/ /ˈjuːstəsi/ n
eustatisme
worldwide change in sea level

euthanasia /juː.θəˈneɪ.zɪ.ə/ /juːθəˈneɪʒə/ n
euthanasie
practice of killing a human being or animal

euthanasist n
euthanasiste
a person who performs euthanasia

euthanize /ˈjuː.θən.ˌaɪz/ v
euthanasier faire euthanasier
submit (a person or an animal) to euthanasia

eutrophication n
eutrophisation
becoming eutrophic

evacuate /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/ v
évacuer
to move out of an unsafe location into safety

evacuation /ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən/ n
évacuation
act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion, especially for safety
act of emptying
withdrawal of troops or civils from a town

evade /ɪˈveɪd/ v
esquiver
to avoid by dexterity, subterfuge, elude
s'évader
to escape or slip away

evaluate /ɨˈvaljʊeɪt/ /ɪ̈ˈvaljəˌweɪt/ v
évaluer
to draw conclusions from by examining

evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/ n
évaluation
assessment

evanescent /iːvə-/ /ɛvəˈnɛs(ə)nt/ /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/ adj
évanescent
disappearing, vanishing

evangelical /iːvænˈd͡ʒɛlɪkəl/ adj
évangélique
pertaining to the doctrines or teachings of the Christian gospel or Christianity in general

evangelically adv
évangéliquement
in an evangelical manner

evangelist /ɪˈvænd͡ʒəlɪst/ n
évangéliste
itinerant or special preacher, especially a revivalist
preacher of the gospel
writer of a gospel

evangelistary n
évangéliaire
book containing selections from the Gospels

evangelization n
évangélisation
act of evangelizing

evangelize /ɪˈvænd͡ʒəlaɪz/ v
évangéliser
tell people about Christianity

evaporate /ɪˈvæpəɹeɪt/ v
évaporer
(transitive or intransitive) to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state

evaporated milk n
lait concentré lait évaporé
milk that has been concentrated by evaporation

evaporation n
évaporation
process of liquid converting to the gaseous state

evasion /ɪˈveɪʒən/ n
esquive
the act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation

evasive /ɪˈveɪsɪv/ adj
évasif évasive
Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself

eve /iːv/ n
veille
day or night before

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adj
monotone uniforme
without great variation
pair paire
arithmetic: divisible by two
plat
flat and level
quitte
on equal terms morally
rond
régulier uniforme
equal

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adv
complètement exactement
exactly, fully
encore même
emphasising comparative
même voire
implying extreme example

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ n
veillée veillée du soir
Evening of the day

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ v
aplatir niveler égaliser
to make even

even Homer nods proverb
cela arrive même aux meilleurs il n'y a si bon cheval qui ne bronche l'erreur est humaine tout le monde peut se tromper
no one is immune to error

even function n
fonction paire
unaffected by sign

even if conjunction
même si
irrespective of

even number n
nombre pair
positive integer that can be divided by two

even so adv
quand même
in spite of the preceding remark or facts

even though conjunction
bien que quoique alors même que quand bien même
although

evening /ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvnɪŋ/ n
soir
time of day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight
soir crépuscule
time of day between dusk and night

evening class n
cours du soir

evening dress n
robe de soirée
elegant dress worn by women

evening star pn
étoile du soir
planet Venus seen in the evening

evenly /ˈiːvənli/ adv
uniformément
so as to make flat
également équitablement
in a fair manner

event /əˈvɛnt/ /ɪˈvɛnt/ n
accident
medicine: an episode of severe health conditions
évènement événement
physics: point in spacetime
computing: action which triggers an event handler
probability theory: a set of some of the possible outcomes
événement évènement
occurrence

event horizon /-zɪn/ /əˈvɛnt həˈɹaɪ.zən/ [-zɪn] [əˈvɛn -] [əˈvɛɾ̃ həˈɹaɪ.zən] n
horizon des événements
gravitational sphere within which light cannot escape

event-driven adj
orienté événements

eventful adj
mouvementé
pertaining to high levels of activity

eventing n
concours complet
equestrian event which comprises dressage, cross-country, and showjumping

eventuality /ɪˌvɛntjuˈælɪti/ /ɪˌvɛnt͡ʃuˈælɪti/ n
éventualité
possible event

eventually /ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃʊ.li/ adv
finalement à la fin finir par à terme
in the end

ever /ˈɛvə/ /ˈɛvɚ/ adv
jamais
at any time
toujours
always

ever since adv
depuis lors
continuously since a specified time or event

ever since conjunction
depuis que
continuously since

evergreen /ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/ adj
sempervirent à feuilles persistantes
of plants, that do not shed their leaves

evergreen /ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/ n
arbre à feuillage persistant arbre à feuilles persistantes
tree or shrub

everlasting /ˌɛvəˈlɑːstɪŋ/ /ˌɛvɚˈlæstɪŋ/ adj
permanent
continuing indefinitely
éternel
lasting or enduring forever

evermore /ˌɛvəˈmoə/ /ˌɛvəˈmɔː/ /ˌɛvɚˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌɛvɚˈmɔɹ/ adv
toujours
always

evert /iˈvɝt/ /ə-/ /ɪˈvɜːt/ v
retourner
to turn inside out

every /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi/ determiner
chaque tout
all of a countable group

every cloud has a silver lining proverb
à quelque chose malheur est bon après la pluie, le beau temps d'un grand mal sort un grand bien d'un grand mal sourd un grand bien il n'y a de grand mal qu'un grand bien ne suive un mal pour un bien
in every bad situation there is an element of good

every dog has its day proverb
à chacun son heure de gloire à chacun vient sa chance
proverb

every little helps proverb
les petits ruisseaux font les grandes rivières
even the smallest things are helpful when towards a goal

every man for himself /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi mæn fɔː(ɹ) hɪm.ˈsɛlf/ phraseologicalUnit
chacun pour soi sauve qui peut
forget about comradeship; save yourselves!

every man is the architect of his own fortune proverb
chacun est l'artisan de sa fortune
each person is the chief cause of their success or failure

every second adj
un sur deux une sur deux
every other; each alternate

every silver lining has a cloud proverb
toute médaille a son revers
every good situation has the potential to turn bad

every so often adv
de temps en temps
occasionally

every time adv
chaque fois que à chaque fois que
at each occasion that

everybody /ˈɛviɹbədi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbɑdi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbɒdi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbʌdi/ /ˈɛɹbʌdi/ pronoun
tout le monde chacun tous
all people

everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ adj
usuel
commonplace, ordinary

everyday life n
quotidien vie de tous les jours vie quotidienne
everyday life

everyone /ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/ pronoun
tout le monde chacun tous
every person

everything /ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/ pronoun
tout
all the things

everywhere /ɛv.ɹi.(h)weə(ɹ)/ /ɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ adv
partout à tous les coins de rue
at all places

everywhere else adv
partout ailleurs
in all other places

evict v
évincer
to expel

eviction n
expulsion éviction
the act of evicting

evidence /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ə.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ [ˈɛv.ə.ɾəns] [ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾəns] n
preuve
facts or observations presented in support of an assertion
anything admitted by a court as proof

evidence /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ə.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ [ˈɛv.ə.ɾəns] [ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾəns] v
démontrer prouver
to provide evidence

evident /ˈɛv.ə.dənt/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dənt/ adj
évident
obviously true

evidently /ˈɛvɪdəntli/ adv
de toute évidence manifestement évidemment
obviously

evil /ˈivl̩/ /ˈiːvl̩/ /ˈiːvɪl/ adj
malfaisant
morally corrupt
mauvais méchant maléfique
intending to harm

evil /ˈivl̩/ /ˈiːvl̩/ /ˈiːvɪl/ n
mal
moral badness, wickedness

evil eye /ˌiv(ə)l̩‿ˈaɪ/ /ˌiːvl̩‿ˈaɪ/ /ˌiːvɪl-/ n
mauvais œil
wicked look conveying dislike or envy believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look

evil genius n
génie du mal
intellectually brilliant person who excells at using their mental abilities for negative ends

evil laugh n
rire de méchant rire diabolique rire sardonique
villain's signature laugh

evil twin /ˈivl̩ twɪn/ /ˈiːvl̩ twɪn/ /ˈiːvɪl twɪn/ n
double maléfique
duplicate or counterpart

evildoer /ˈivəlˌduːɚ/ /ˈiːvəlˌduːə/ n
malfaiteur malfaitrice méchant méchante
person who performs evil acts

evince /iˈvɪns/ /ɛˈvɪns/ /ɪˈvɪns/ v
montrer prouver
to show or demonstrate clearly

eviscerate /ɪˈvɪsəˌɹeɪt/ v
éviscérer
to disembowel

evisceration n
démolir verballement éreinter quelque chose
A vigorous verbal assault
étriper ôter les tripes
A disemboweling

evitable /-ɾə-/ /ˈɛvɪtəb(ə)l/ adj
évitable
possible to avoid

evocation n
évocation
act of calling out

evocative adj
évocateur
that evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood or image; redolent or reminiscent

evoke /ɪˈvoʊk/ /ɪˈvəʊk/ v
évoquer remémorer
to cause the manifestation of

evolution /ɛvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ɛvəˈlʉːʃən/ /ˌivə-/ /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ n
évolution
biology: change in the genetic composition of a population over time
general: a gradual process of development
military: One of a series of ordered movements
turning movement of the body

evolutional adj
évolutionnel
of or pertaining to evolution, or coming about as a result of its principles

evolutionarily stable strategy n
stratégie évolutivement stable

evolutionary /ˌiː.və.ˈl(j)uː.ʃən.ɹi/ /ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/ /ˌɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃən.ɹi/ /ˌɛv.əˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/ adj
évolutionnaire évolutif
of or relating to evolution

evolutionary biology n
biologie de l’évolution biologie évolutive
sub-field of biology

evolutionary developmental biology n
biologie évolutive du développement
branch of biology

evolutionary theory n
théorie de l'évolution
theory of evolution

evolutionist n
évolutionniste
a proponent or supporter of evolutionism

evolutionistic adj
évolutionniste
of or pertaining to evolutionism

evolve /ɪˈvɑlv/ /ɪˈvɒlv/ v
élaborer
come into being; develop
évoluer progresser
move in regular procession through a system

ew /(iː)uː/ [ɪ̃(ː)ʉ̃͡u] [ɯ᷈(ː)] [ʏʊ̯(ː)] interjection
beurk
expression of disgust or nausea

ewe /joʊ̯/ /joː/ /juː/ /jʊ̯u/ n
brebis
female sheep

ewer /ˈju.ɚ/ /ˈjuː.ə/ /ˈjʊə/ n
aiguière broc cruche pichet
widemouthed pitcher

ex /ˈɛks/ n
ixe
name of the letter X, x
ex
colloquial: former partner or spouse

ex gratia adv
à titre gracieux

ex libris n
ex-libris
bookplate

ex- /ɛks/ /ɛɡz/ /ɪks/ /ɪɡz/ prefix
ex-
former

ex-husband n
ex-mari
a former husband

ex-lesbian n
ex-lesbienne

ex-slave n
ancien esclave
a former or emancipated slave

ex-wife n
ex-femme
a former wife

exa- prefix
exa-
SI prefix

exacerbate /ɪkˈsæs-/ /ɪɡˈzæsəˌbeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪt/ v
empirer exacerber agraver
make worse

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ adj
exact précis
precisely agreeing

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ v
exiger
To demand and enforce

exact science n
science dure science exacte
field of science capable of quantitative expression

exacting /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/ adj
exigeant
making great demands; difficult to satisfy

exactitude /ɪɡˈzæktɪt(j)uːd/ n
exactitude
attention to small details

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ adv
exactement
in an exact manner

exactness n
exactitude
the state of being exact

exaggerate /ɛɡˈzæ.d͡ʒə.ɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæ.d͡ʒə.ɹeɪt/ v
exagérer outrer
to overstate, to describe more than is fact

exaggeration /ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
exagération
act of exaggerating

exam paper n
copie sujet
paper on which questions are written

examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
examen
formal test
inspection by a doctor
act of examining

examination of conscience n
examen de conscience

examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ v
examiner
to observe or inspect carefully or critically
to check the health or condition of something or someone
to determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination

examiner /əɡˈzæmɪnɚ/ n
examinateur examinatrice
person who investigates someone or something

example /əɡˈzaːm.pəl/ /əɡˈzæm.pəl/ /ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/ /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/ [ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ] [ɪɡˈzɛəmpəɫ] n
exemple
something representative of a group
something serving to explain or illustrate a rule
something serving as a pattern of behaviour
parallel or closely similar case
instance as a problem to be solved
person punished as a warning to others

exanimate /ɪɡˈzænɪmeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzænɪmɪt/ adj
découragé déprimé
spiritless, dispirited, disheartened, not lively
mort sans vie
lifeless; dead

exarch /ˈɛksɑɹk/ /ˈɛksɑːk/ n
exarque

exarchate n
exarchat

exasperate /ɪɡˈzæsp(ə)ɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɑːspəɹeɪt/ v
exaspérer
frustrate, vex, annoy

exasperation n
exaspération
the act of exasperating

excardinate v
excardiner

excavate /ˈɛk.skə.veɪt/ v
excaver
to make a hole in (something); to hollow
to remove part of (something) by scooping or digging it out

excavation n
fouille
archaeological excavation

excavator /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ n
pelleteuse pelle hydraulique excavateur excavatrice pelle mécanique hydraulique
vehicle

exceed /ɪkˈsiːd/ v
excéder
to be larger, greater than something else or than expected or desirable
excéder dépasser
to go beyond the limits of something

exceedingly /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/ adv
extrêmement énormément
extremely

excel /ɪkˈsɛl/ v
dépasser
transitive: to surpass someone or something
dépasser briller
intransitive: to be much better than others

excellence /ˈɛksələns/ n
excellence
the quality of being excellent

excellent /ˈɛkslənt/ /ˈɛksələnt/ /ˈɛksɪlənt/ adj
excellent
of the highest quality

excellently adv
excellemment
very well

excelsior /ɛkˈsɛl.si.ɔː/ /ɛkˈsɛl.si.ɚ/ /ɪk-/ n
diamant
3-point type

except /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ conjunction
si ce n'est
with the exception that

except /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ preposition
excepté hormis sauf à l'exception de
with the exception of

except /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ v
excepter faire une exception
to exclude
objecter protester s'élever
to take exception, to object to

exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/ /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ n
exception
that which is excepted or taken out from others
computing: an interruption in normal processing
act of excepting or excluding; exclusion

exception that proves the rule n
exception qui confirme la règle
occurrence of counterexample
l'exception confirme la regle

exceptional /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ adj
exceptionnel
superior due to exception or rarity
forming an exception

exceptionalism n
exceptionnalisme
belief that a particular nation does not conform to an established norm

exceptionality n
exceptionnalité
quality of being exceptional

exceptionally adv
exceptionnellement par exception
unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree

excerpt /ɛkˈsɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ɛɡˈzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ˈɛksɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ˈɛɡzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ n
extrait passage
a clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work

excerpt /ɛkˈsɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ɛɡˈzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ˈɛksɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ˈɛɡzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ v
extraire
to select or copy sample material (excerpts) from a work

excess /əkˈsɛs/ /ɛkˈsɛs/ /ɪk.ˈsɛs/ /ˈɛksɛs/ adj
en excès en trop
more than is normal, necessary or specified

excess /əkˈsɛs/ /ɛkˈsɛs/ /ɪk.ˈsɛs/ /ˈɛksɛs/ n
excès
degree by which one thing exceeds another
state of surpassing limits
franchise
insurance condition

excess /əkˈsɛs/ /ɛkˈsɛs/ /ɪk.ˈsɛs/ /ˈɛksɛs/ v
excessif
Excessive

excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ adj
excessif
exceeding the bounds of something

excessively /ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/ adv
beaucoup trop bien trop excessivement
to an excessive degree
de trop excessivement
in excess

exchange /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ [ɛksˈt͡ʃʰeɪnd͡ʒ] [ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ] n
bourse
place for conducting trading
échange troc
act of exchanging or trading

exchange /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ [ɛksˈt͡ʃʰeɪnd͡ʒ] [ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ] v
échanger
To replace with a similar item
échanger troquer
To trade or barter

exchange of fire n
échange de tirs

exchange rate n
taux de change
currency rate (finance)

exchange student n
étudiant d'échange étudiante d'échange
student in an exchange scheme

excipient n
excipient
Drug additive without therapeutic or diagnostic effect

excircle n
cercle exinscrit
escribed circle

excise tax n
accise droit d'accise
any of various taxes levied on the production or sale of certain goods, especially on luxuries, tobacco, alcohol etc.

exciseman n
accisien
collector of excise tax

excitable adj
excitable
easily excited

excitation /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/ n
excitation
the act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced

excite /ɪkˈsaɪt/ v
exciter
to stir the emotions of
to cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state
to arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate

excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ adj
excité
being in a state of higher energy
excité enthousiasmé
having great enthusiasm and energy

excitedly adv
excité excitée excitées excités

excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ n
excitation
state of being excited

exciting /ɛkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ /ɪkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ adj
excitant
causing excitement

exciton /ɛkˈsaɪtɒn/ /ɪkˈsaɪtɑn/ /ˈɛksɪtən/ n
exciton
bound state of electron and hole

exclaim /ɛkˈskleɪm/ /ɪkˈskleɪm/ v
exclamer s'exclamer
to cry out

exclamation /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
exclamation
loud calling or crying out; outcry
word expressing outcry

exclamation mark /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑɹk/ /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑːk/ n
point d'exclamation
punctuation “!”

exclave /ˈɛkskleɪv/ n
exclave
a country's territory not connected to the main part

exclay /ˈɛkskleɪ/ n
argile expansée
clay aggregate

exclude /ɪksˈkluːd/ v
exclure
to bar from entering; keep out

excluding preposition
à l’exclusion de
to the exclusion of

exclusion /ɪksˈkluːʒən/ n
exclusion
act of excluding or shutting out

exclusion zone n
zone d'exclusion
a geographic area in which some sanctioning authority prohibits specific activities

exclusive /ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/ /ɪkˈsklu.zɪv/ adj
exclusif
excluding items or members that do not meet certain conditions
of high quality and/or renown

exclusive or n
ou exclusif
exclusive disjunction

exclusive right n
droite exclusive
The power to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions

exclusively /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/ adv
exclusivement uniquement
to the exclusion of anything or anyone else

exclusivity /ˌɛkskluːˈsɪvɪti/ n
exclusivité
the quality of being exclusive

excommunicate /ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkeɪt/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkət/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkət/ v
bannir
excommunier
to officially exclude someone from membership of a church or religious community

excommunication /ɛkskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
excommunication
act of excommunicating, disfellowshipping or ejecting

excoriate /ɪkˈskoʊɹ.iˌeɪt/ /ɪkˈskɔɹ.iˌeɪt/ v
excorier
to wear off the skin of
fustiger
to strongly denounce or censure

excoriation /ˈɛks.kɔ.ɹi.eɪʃən/ n
excoriation
skin abrasion

excrement /ˈɛkskɹəmənt/ n
excrément
human and animal solid waste

excrescence /ɛkˈskɹɛsəns/ /ɪkˈskɹɛsəns/ n
excroissance excès
something, usually abnormal, which grows out of something else

excrete /ɛkˈskɹiːt/ /ɪkˈskɹiːt/ v
excréter
to discharge material

excretion n
excrétion
process of removing from the body

excretory adj
excrétoire
of, or relating to excretion

excruciate /ɛk.ˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t/ /ɪk.ˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t/ v
torturer
to inflict intense pain or mental distress on (someone); to torture

excruciating /ɛkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/ /ɪkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/ adj
atroce insoutenable terrible
Causing great pain or anguish, agonizing

exculpatory /ɛksˈkʌl.pəˌtɔ.ɹi/ /ɪks-/ /ɪksˈkʌl.pə.tə.ɹi/ /ɪksˈkʌl.pə.tɹi/ adj
à décharge
tending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing

excursion /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʃən/ /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʒən/ n
excursion randonnée
brief recreational trip

excuse /ɛksˈkjus/ /ɛksˈkjuz/ /ɛksˈkjuːs/ /ɛksˈkjuːz/ /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ n
excuse prétexte
explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgement

excuse /ɛksˈkjus/ /ɛksˈkjuz/ /ɛksˈkjuːs/ /ɛksˈkjuːz/ /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ v
excuser
allow to leave
excuser justifier
explain with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement
excuser pardonner
forgive, pardon

excuse me /ɛksˈkjuːz mi/ /ɪksˈkjuːz mi/ phraseologicalUnit
pardon
request for attention
pardon comment hein plaît-il quoi
request to repeat
pardon excuses excusez-moi je m'excuse
sorry, as apology
pardon excusez-moi excuse-moi
request to pass

execrable /ˈɛkskɹəbl/ /ˈɛksəkɹəbl/ /ˈɛksɪkɹəbl/ adj
exécrable
of the poorest quality

execrate /ˈɛksɪkɹeɪt/ /ˈɛɡzɪkɹeɪt/ v
exécrer
to feel loathing for

execration /ɛksəˈkɹeɪʃən/ /ɛksɪˈkɹeɪʃən/ n
exécration
act or instance of cursing

executable /ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/ adj
exécutable
capable of being executed

executable /ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/ n
fichier exécutable
file that can be run

execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ v
exécuter
to start a defined process and run it to completion
to start, launch or run software
exécuter mettre à mort
to kill as punishment

execution /ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ /ˌɛɡ.zɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ n
exécution
act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty
act of executing or the state of being executed
carrying into effect of a court judgment, or of a will
carrying out of an instruction by a computer
formal process by which a contract is made valid and put into binding effect
manner or style of a performance etc

executioner /ˌɛksəˈkjuʃənɚ/ /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənə/ n
bourreau bourrelle exécuteur de la haute justice exécuteur des hautes œuvres maître des hautes œuvres
the person who carries out the execution

executive /ɛɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/ /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ adj
exécutif
designed for execution

executive /ɛɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/ /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ n
administrateur cadre directeur gestionnaire
title of a chief officer or administrator
exécutif
branch of government responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions

executive branch n
exécutif pouvoir exécutif
branch of government

executive committee n
comité exécutif
the cabinet of ministers for a city government

executive order n
ordonnance
decree issued on the authority of the executive branch of government

executor /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɚ/ /ˈɛɡzɪˌkjuːtɚ/ n
exécuteur exécuteur testamentaire
someone appointed by a testator to administer a will
exécuteur exécutrice
one who carries out some task

executrix /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɹɪks/ n
exécutrice
female executor

exegesis /ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ /ɛksɪˈd͡ʒisɪs/ n
exégèse
formal written exposition or explanatory essay

exegete /ˈɛksɪdʒiːt/ /ˈɛksɪd͡ʒit/ n
exégète
person skilled in exegesis

exegetic adj
exégétique

exemplar /ɛɡˈzɛm.plɑɹ/ /ɛɡˈzɛm.plə/ /ɪkˈzɛm.plə/ /ɪɡˈzɛm.plɚ/ n
exemple
handwritten manuscript

exemplarily adv
exemplairement
in an exemplary manner

exemplary /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/ adj
exemplaire
of such high quality as to serve as an example
deserving honour, respect and admiration

exemplification n
exemplification
act of exemplifying

exemplify /ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ /ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ v
exemplifier illustrer
to show or illustrate by example

exemption n
exemption
act of exempting

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ n
exercice
any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability
physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ v
exercer
exert for the sake of training
take action, enforce

exercise bicycle n
vélo stationnaire bicyclette stationnaire vélo d'appartement
exercise machine

exercise book n
cahier cahier d'exercices
booklet for students

exergue /ɪɡˈzɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ n
exergue
space on coin

exert /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ /ɪɡˈzɝt/ v
exercer
to put in vigorous action

exertion /əɡˈzɝʃən/ n
effort dépense
the action of exerting

exfoliant n
exfoliant
an agent or substance used for the process of exfoliation

exfoliation n
peeling exfoliation
the removal of a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation

exhale /ɛksˈheɪl/ v
expirer
to breathe out

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɑst/ /ɪɡˈzɔst/ /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ n
gaz d'échappement
exhaust gas
échappement
system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
the steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɑst/ /ɪɡˈzɔst/ /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ v
épuiser
to use up; to deplete, drain or expend wholly (literally, figuratively)
to tire out, to wear out, to cause to be without any energy
to empty by drawing or letting out the contents

exhaust pipe n
pot d'échappement silencieux
pipe that vents waste gases from the engine

exhausted /ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ adj
épuisé
very tired
drained of resources
épuisé à bout de forces

exhausting adj
épuisant exténuant éreintant
Very tiring

exhaustion /ɪɡˈzɔːs.t͡ʃən/ n
épuisement
point of complete depletion
épuisement harassement
supreme tiredness; having exhausted energy

exhaustive /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv/ /ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv/ adj
exhaustif
including every possible element

exhaustiveness /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv.nəs/ /ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv.nəs/ n
exhaustivité
state of being exhaustive

exhibit /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ n
exposition
public showing
pièce à conviction
article as evidence in court

exhibit /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ v
exposer
display or show (something) for others to see

exhibition /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ n
exposition
large scale public showing of objects or products

exhibition game n
match amical
practice game

exhibitionism n
exhibitionnisme
practice of displaying one's private bodily parts in public
practice of drawing attention to oneself

exhibitionist n
exhibitionniste
someone who exposes their genitalia in public
exhibitionniste poseur poseuse
one who attempts by their behaviour to draw attention to themselves

exhilarate /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪləɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɪləˌɹeɪt/ v
ragaillardir
to excite, to thrill

exhilarating adj
grisant jubilatoire
refreshingly thrilling

exhort /ɛɡˈzɔɹt/ /ɛɡˈzɔːt/ /ɪɡˈzɔɹt/ /ɪɡˈzɔːt/ v
exhorter
to urge

exhortation /ˌɛksɔːˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɛɡzɔːˈteɪʃən/ n
exhortation
Act or practice of exhorting

exhortative /ɛɡˈzɔːtətɪv/ adj
exhortatif
exhorting

exhumation /ˌɛks.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
exhumation
the act of digging up that which has been buried

exhume /ɛks.ˈ(h)juːm/ /ɛkˈ.s(j)um/ /ɪɡ.ˈzjuːm/ /ɪɡˈz(j)um/ v
exhumer
To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter

exigent /ˈɛk.sɪ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈɛɡ.zɪ.d͡ʒənt/ adj
exigeant
demanding; needing great effort
pressant urgent
urgent; needing immediate action

exiguous /ɛɡˈzɪ.ɡju.əs/ /ɪɡˈzɪ.ɡju.əs/ adj
exigu
extremely scanty

exile /ɪɡˈzaɪl/ /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ n
exil
the state of being banished from one's home or country
exilé
someone who is banished from one's home or country

exile /ɪɡˈzaɪl/ /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ v
exiler
to send into exile

exine n
exine
outer layer of a pollen grain or spore

exinscribed adj
exinscrit

exist /ɛɡˈzɪst/ /ɪɡˈzɪst/ v
exister
to be

existence /ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/ /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/ n
existence
state of being, existing, or occurring

existent adj
existant
existing; having life or being, current; occurring now

existential /ˌɛk.sɪs.ˈtɛn.ʃəl/ /ˌɛɡ.zɪs.ˈtɛn.ʃəl/ adj
existentiel
of, or relating to existence

existential crisis n
crise existentielle
state of panic

existential quantifier n
quantificateur existentiel
operator used in predicate calculus

existentialism /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/ n
existentialisme
philosophical movement

existentialist n
existentialiste
a person who adheres to the philosophy of existentialism

existing /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/ adj
existant
that exists

exit /ˈɛksət/ /ˈɛksɪt/ /ˈɛɡzət/ /ˈɛɡzɪt/ n
issue sortie
sortie
passage or opening through which one can go from inside a place to the outside
action of going out or going away, or leaving
minor road used to leave a major road
sortie issue
way out

exit /ˈɛksət/ /ˈɛksɪt/ /ˈɛɡzət/ /ˈɛɡzɪt/ v
sortir
to go out or go away from a place or situation

exit poll n
sondage sortie des urnes
poll taken of a sample of voters as they leave a voting station

exit strategy n
stratégie de sortie
plan

exobiological adj
exobiologique

exobiology n
exobiologie
biology dealing with extraterrestrial lifeforms

exocarp n
épicarpe
outermost layer of the pericarp

exocentric adj
exocentrique
(grammar, of a phrase or compound) not having the same part of speech as any of its constituent words

exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ /ˈɛɡzədəs/ n
exode
sudden departure

exogamous adj
exogame exogamique
of or relating to exogamy

exogamy n
exogamie
marriage

exogeography n
exo-géographie exogéographie
physical structure outside a particular region; terrain
study of physical structure and inhabitants outside the Earth

exolingual adj
exolingue
pertaining to a series of utterances between two people who do not speak the same language

exomoon n
exolune exosatellite lune extrasolaire satellite extrasolaire
moon of an extrasolar planet

exon /ˈɛksɑn/ n
exon
region of a gene

exonerate /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɑnəˌɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɒnəɹeɪt/ v
exonérer
to free from accusation or blame
to free from an obligation, responsibility or task
to relieve (someone or something) of a load; to unburden (a load)

exonym /ˈɛksənɪm/ /ˈɛɡzənɪm/ n
exonyme exonymie
name used by foreigners

exophthalmos n
exophtalmie proptose
abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

exoplanet n
exoplanète
planet outside Earth's solar system

exoplanetology n
exoplanétologie
study of exoplanets

exorbitant /ɛɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ adj
exorbitant
exceeding proper limits

exorcise /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsaɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsaɪz/ v
exorciser
To drive out an evil spirit from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer

exorcism /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪ.zəm/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.sɪ.zəm/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsɪ.zəm/ n
exorcisme
ritual driving out of evil spirits

exorcist /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪst/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.sɪst/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsɪst/ n
exorciste
a person who practices exorcism

exoskeletal adj
exosquelettique
Of, or pertaining to an exoskeleton

exoskeleton n
exosquelette
hard outer structure

exosphere n
exosphère
the uppermost layer of a planet's atmosphere

exostosis n
exostose
benign bony growth

exoteric /ˌɛksə(ʊ)ˈtɛɹɪk/ /ˌɛksəˈtɛɹɪk/ adj
exotérique
of a doctrine, information, etc.: suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reservations

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ adj
exotique
non-native to the ecosystem
foreign, with the connotation of excitingly foreign

exotic atom n
atome exotique
irregular subatomic particle

exoticism n
exotisme
the state of being exotic

exotoxin n
exotoxine
any toxin secreted by a microorganism into surrounding environment

expand /ɛkˈspænd/ v
agrandir
(transitive) to change from a smaller form/size to a larger one
développer
(transitive, algebra) to rewrite as an equivalent sum of terms
élaborer
(intransitive) to speak or write at length or in detail

expandable adj
extensible
having the capacity to be expanded

expanse /ɛkˈspæns/ /ɪkˈspæns/ n
étendue
A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky

expansion /ɪkˈspænʃən/ n
expansion
act of expanding

expansion card n
carte d’extension

expansionism /ɛkˈspænʃənɪzəm/ n
expansionnisme
tendency to annex territories

expansive /ɪkˈspænsɪv/ adj
expansible
Able to be expanded

expatiate /ɛkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/ /ɪkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/ v
appesentir sur quelque chose parler longuement
to write or speak at length; to be copious in argument or discussion, to descant

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ n
expat
expatrié expatriée
person living outside own country

expect /ɛkˈspɛkt/ /ɪkˈspɛkt/ v
attendre
to consider obligatory
attendre prédire s'attendre à
to look for, look forward to, anticipate

expectancy n
attente espérance expectative
expectation or anticipation; the state of expecting something
expectative
(law) future interest as to possession or enjoyment

expectant /ɪkˈspɛktənt/ adj
expectatif
marked by expectation

expectation /ˌek.spekˈtæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
attente
that which is expected or looked for
act or state of expecting

expected /ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/ adj
attendu
anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur

expected value n
espérance mathématique
weighted average of outcomes

expectorate /ɪkˈspɛktəɹeɪt/ v
expectorer
to cough up fluid from the lungs

expectoration n
expectoration
that which is expectorated
the act

expediency /ɛk.ˈspiː.dɪ.ən.si/ n
convenance efficacité opportunisme
quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ adj
expédient
simple, easy, or quick; convenient

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ n
expédient
a means for achieving an end

expedition /ɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ n
expédition
An important enterprise, implying a change of place

expel /ɪkˈspɛl/ v
expulser
to remove from membership
expulser déporter
to deport
expulser éjecter
to eject

expend /ɛkˈspɛnd/ /ɪkˈspɛnd/ v
dépenser
to consume resources
to spend money

expendable /ɪkˈspɛndəbəl/ adj
consommable
able to be expended
facultatif
not essential or mandatory
jetable
designed for a single use
sacrifiable
not worth preserving or saving

expenditure /ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃə/ /ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃɚ/ /ɪkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃə/ /ɪkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
dépense
amount expended
act of expending

expense /ɪkˈspɛns/ n
dépense
a spending or consuming; disbursement; expenditure

expensive /ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/ /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ adj
cher coûteux
having a high price or cost

expensiveness /ɛkˈspɛnsɪvnəs/ [-ɪvˌnəs] [-ˈspɪnsɪvˌnəs] [ɪk-] n
cherté
quality of being expensive

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ n
expérience
effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in
the knowledge thus gathered
activity which one has performed
collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ v
éprouver vivre
to observe or undergo

experience points n
point d'expérience
set of points accumulated by a player character

experienced /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/ adj
expérimenté
having experience

experiential /ɛkˌspɪəɹiˈɛnʃəl/ /ɪkˌspɪəɹiˈɛnʃəl/ /ɪkˌspɪɹiˈɛnʃəl/ adj
expérienciel expérientiel
of, related to, encountered in, or derived from experience

experiment /ɛkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.ə.mənt/ n
expérience expérimentation
test under controlled conditions

experiment /ɛkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.ə.mənt/ v
expérimenter
to conduct an experiment

experimental /ɪkspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/ /ɪkˌspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/ adj
expérimental
of or pertaining to an experiment

experimentally adv
expérimentalement
in the manner of an experiment

experimentation n
expérimentation
act of experimenting

experimenter n
expérimentateur expérimentatrice
person who experiments

expert /ˈek.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɝt/ n
expert
person with extensive knowledge or ability

expert witness n
témoin expert
witness with topical expertise

expertise /ˌɛkspəˈtiːz/ /ˌɛkspɚˈtiːs/ /ˌɛkspɚˈtiːz/ n
expertise
advice or opinion of an expert
expertise compétence
great skill or knowledge

expiation /ɛkspiˈeɪʃən/ n
expiation
an act of atonement

expiatory adj
expiatoire
of or pertaining to expiation

expiration /ˌɛk.spaɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛk.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
expiration
coming to a close; cessation; extinction; termination; end
act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth; as, respiration consists of inspiration and expiration
act of expiring
emission of volatile matter; exhalation

expire /ɛkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ v
expirer
become invalid

expired adj
expiré
that is no longer valid

expiry /ɛkˈspaɪ.əɹ.i/ /ɪkˈspaɪ.əɹ.i/ n
expiration
end, termination

expiry date n
date de péremption
date something expires

explain /ɛkˈspleɪn/ /ɪkˈspleɪn/ v
expliquer
report
justifier expliquer
excuse

explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ n
explication
the act or process of explaining
something that explains

explanatory /ɛkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/ /ɛkˈsplæn.ə.tɔː.ɹi/ /ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/ /ɪkˈsplæn.ə.tɔː.ɹi/ adj
explicatif
serving as an explanation

explanatory dictionary n
dictionnaire explicatif

expletive /ɪkˈspliːtɪv/ /ˈɛksplətɪv/ adj
explétif

explicable /ɪkˈsplɪkəbəl/ adj
explicable
able to be explained

explicit /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ adj
explicite
very specific

explicitly adv
explicitement
in an explicit manner

explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ /ɪkˈspləʊd/ v
exploser
to destroy with an explosion
exploser sauter détoner
to explode (intransitive)

exploded view n
vue explosée vue éclatée
a view in a drawing showing how parts in an assembly fit together

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ n
exploit
heroic or extraordinary deed
computing security

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ v
exploiter
use for one’s advantage

exploitation /ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/ n
exploitation
act of exploiting

exploitation film n
film d'exploitation
A film that relies on lurid subject matter for its appeal.

exploiter n
exploiteur exploiteuse
one who exploits

exploration /ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
exploration
act of exploring

explore /ɪkˈsplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪkˈsploə/ /ɪkˈsplɔɹ/ /ɪkˈsplɔː/ v
explorer
to examine or investigate something systematically
to travel somewhere in search of discovery
to (seek) experience first hand

explorer /ɛkˈsplɔːɹə(ɹ)/ n
explorateur exploratrice
person who by expedition seeks new information
person who explores
sonde
any of various tools in dentistry

explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ n
explosion
violent release of energy

explosive /ɛkˈspləʊsɪv/ /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ adj
explosif
with the capability to, or likely to, explode
having the character of an explosion

explosive /ɛkˈspləʊsɪv/ /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ n
explosif
explosive substance

explosive belt n
ceinture explosive
belt with explosives, worn by suicide bombers

exponent /ɛkˈspəʊnənt/ /ɪkˈkspəʊnənt/ /ˈɛkspoʊnənt/ /ˈɛkspənənt/ n
exposant
(in mathematics) the power to which something is raised
one who expounds, represents or advocates

exponential /ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˈnɛn.t͡ʃəl/ /ˌɛk.spəʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/ adj
exponentiel
expressed in terms of a power of e
having a high or rapid rate of change
relating to an exponent

exponential function n
fonction exponentielle
function in which an independent variable is in the form of an exponent

exponential growth n
croissance exponentielle
growth proportional to value

exponential smoothing n
lissage exponentiel
statistics

exponentiation /ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˌnɛn.ʃi.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
exponentiation
the process of calculating a power by multiplying together a number of equal factors

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ n
exportation
the act of exporting

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ v
exporter
to sell (goods) to a foreign country
computing: send (data) from one program to another
to cause to spread in another part of the world

exportable adj
exportable
able to be exported

exporter n
exportateur exportatrice
person who or organization that exports

expose /ɛkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspəʊz/ v
exposer
to subject photographic film to light
exposer dénoncer
to reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to

exposed beam n
poutre apparente

exposition /ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ n
exposition
action of putting something out to public view

exposure /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/ /ɪkˈspəʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ n
exposition
the condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected
film exposed
gardening: the amount of sun, wind etc. experienced by a particular site
taking a photograph

exposure meter n
posemètre
an instrument used in photography

exposé /ˌɛkspoʊˈzeɪ/ n
révélations
publication of investigative journalism

expound /ɛkˈspaʊnd/ /ɪkˈspaʊnd/ v
expliciter préciser
explain or discuss at length

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ n
express
quick mode of transportation

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ v
exprimer
to convey meaning
to excrete or cause to excrete

express train n
rapide train express
a train making limited stops

expressible adj
exprimable
able to be expressed

expression /ɛkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ /ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ n
expression
colloquialism or idiom
particular way of phrasing an idea
facial appearance
(computing) a piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value
mathematics: arrangement of symbols
process of translating a gene into a protein

expressionism n
expressionnisme
movement in the arts
genre in music

expressionist n
expressionniste
painter who paints in this style

expressionless adj
inexpressif
without expression

expressive /ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/ adj
expressif
effectively conveying feeling

expressively adv
expressivement
in expressive manner

expressiveness n
expressivité
the quality of being expressive

expressway /eks.ˈpɹɛs.weɪ/ n
autoroute
US: divided highway
voie express
NZ: high speed road, not built to freeway standards

expropriate v
exproprier
to deprive a person of their property

expropriation /ɛksˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
expropriation
act of expropriating

expulsion /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ n
expulsion
the act of expelling or the state of being expelled

expulsive adj
expulsif
tending to expel or resulting in expulsion

expunge /ɛkˈspʌnd͡ʒ/ /ɪkˈspʌnd͡ʒ/ v
effacer
to erase or strike out
éliminer
to eliminate

expurgate /ˈɛks.pɚ.ɡeɪt/ v
expurger
to cleanse, to purge

exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ /ˈɛkskwɪzɪt/ adj
exquis
especially fine

exquisite corpse n
cadavre exquis
art game

exquisitely adv
exquisement exquisément
in an exquisite manner

exsanguine adj
exsangue
Lacking blood

exstrophic adj
exstrophique

exstrophy /ˈɛk.stɹəf.i/ n
exstrophie
eversion of an organ

extant /ɛkˈstænt/ /ˈɛk.stənt/ adj
existant
still in existence

extempore /ɛkˈstɛmpəɹi/ /ɪkˈstɛmpəɹi/ adj
extemporané
carried out with no preparation; impromptu

extempore /ɛkˈstɛmpəɹi/ /ɪkˈstɛmpəɹi/ adv
extemporanément
without preparation; extemporaneously

extend /ɛkˈstɛnd/ v
prolonger
to cause to last for a longer period of time
étendre
to increase in extent

extendable /ɛkˈstɛndəbl̩/ adj
extensible
capable of being extended

extended metaphor n
métaphore filée

extensible adj
extensible
capable of being extended

extension /ɛkˈstɛnʃən/ /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ n
extension
act of extending or the state of being extended
computing: file extension
computing: optional software component

extension cord n
rallonge prolongateur
an electrical cord

extension reel n
enrouleur de câble
an extension lead that rolls up

extensive /ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/ /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv/ adj
étendu
wide

extensively /ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv.li/ /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/ adv
largement
to a great extent

extensor carpi radialis brevis n
muscle court extenseur radial du carpe

extent /ɪkˈstɛnt/ n
mesure
space, area, volume to which something extends
étendue

extenuating adj
atténuant

extenuating circumstance n
circonstance atténuante
fact that mitigates a crime

exterior /ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɛkˈstɪɹiɚ/ /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ adj
extérieur
relating to the outside parts or surface

exteriorization /ɛkˌstɪɹiɚɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪkˌstɪɹiɚɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
extériorisation

exterminate /ɛkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɛkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɪkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɪkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ v
anéantir exterminer
exterminer
to kill all of a population

external /ɛksˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɛksˈtɝ.nəl/ /ɪksˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪksˈtɝ.nəl/ adj
externe
outside of something

external link n
lien externe

externality /ekstəˈnælɪti/ /ɛkstəˈnælɪti/ /ɛkstɚˈnælɪti/ n
externalité
impact on any party not involved in a given economic transaction

externalization n
extériorisation
physical thing that typifies an abstract thing

extimate /ˈɛkstɪmət/ adj
extimité
simultaneously external and intimate

extinct /ɛkˈstɪŋkt/ /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ adj
éteint
extinguished, no longer alight (of fire, candles etc.)
éteint disparu
having died out

extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/ n
extinction
the action of making or becoming extinct

extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
éteindre
to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench

extinguisher /ɛkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/ n
extincteur
anything that extinguishes something

extirpate /ˈɛkstəpeɪt/ /ˈɛkstɚpeɪt/ v
extirper
to surgically remove
extirper annihiler
to destroy completely
extirper déraciner
to pull up by the roots

extol /ɪkˈstoʊl/ /ɪkˈstəʊl/ v
louer
to praise; to make high

extort /ɪkˈstɔː(ɹ)t/ v
extorquer
to wrest from an unwilling person by undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity

extortion /ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/ /ɪkˈstɔːʃən/ n
extorsion
the practice of extorting money or other property

extortionist n
extorqueur extorqueuse
someone who extorts

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ adj
supplémentaire extra
beyond what is due, usual

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ adv
particulièrement
to an extraordinary degree

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ n
hors-série
extra edition of a newspaper

extra time n
prolongation

extra- prefix
extra-
outside, beyond

extraatmospheric adj
extra-atmosphérique
outside of Earth's atmosphere

extract /ɛksˈtɹækt/ /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ n
extrait
solution made by drawing out from a substance
portion of a document
something extracted

extract /ɛksˈtɹækt/ /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ v
extraire
to draw out
to withdraw in process

extraction /ɪkˈstɹækʃən/ n
extraction
act of extracting
one's origin, lineage or ancestry
removal of a tooth from its socket

extractor fan n
extracteur

extractor hood n
hotte aspirante
kitchen device

extracurricular /ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
extrascolaire parascolaire périscolaire
outside of the normal curriculum of an educational establishment

extradiegetic adj
extradiégétique

extradite /ˈɛkstɹədaɪt/ v
extrader
to remove a person from one jurisdiction to another by legal process

extradition n
extradition
process by which a criminal suspect is handed over to another government

extragalactic adj
extragalactique
originating outside of a galaxy
originating outside of the Milky Way

extrajudicial adj
extrajudiciaire
carried out without legal authority

extrajudicially adv
extrajudiciairement
outside the legal system

extralegal adj
extralégal
occurring outside the law

extramarital /ˌɛkstɹəˈmæɹɪtəl/ adj
extraconjugal
taking place outside marriage

extramural adj
externe
taking place outside the walls of an institution, especially a school or university

extraneous /ekˈstɹæɪ.ni.əs/ /ɛkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ /ɪkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ adj
étranger
not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing

extranet n
extranet
private computer network accessed via the Internet

extraordinarily adv
extraordinairement
in an extraordinary manner

extraordinariness n
extraordinarité
state of being extraordinary

extraordinary /ɪks.tɹɑː.ˈɔː.dɪn.nə.ɹiː/ /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnɹi/ /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnɹi/ adj
extraordinaire
not ordinary

extraplanetary adj
extra-planétaire extraplanétaire
extraterrestrial
originating or located outside of a planet

extrapolate /ekˈstɹæp.əˌlæɪt/ /ɛkˈstɹæp.əˌleɪt/ /ɪk-/ v
extrapoler
to estimate the value of a variable outside a known range
to infer by extending known information

extrapolation n
extrapolation
calculation of an estimate

extrapulmonary adj
extrapulmonaire
beyond or outside the lungs

extrasensory /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi/ adj
extrasensoriel
of or relating to extrasensory perception

extrasensory perception /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi pəˈsɛpʃən/ n
perceptions extra-sensorielles
supposed ability to obtain information without the use of normal sensory channels

extrasolar adj
extra-solaire extrasolaire
originating in a solar system other than ours
extrasolaire extra-solaire
originating outside the Solar System

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛs.tɹi.əl/ /ˌɛk.stɹə.tɚˈɛs.tɹi.əl/ adj
extraterrestre
originating from outside of the Earth

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛs.tɹi.əl/ /ˌɛk.stɹə.tɚˈɛs.tɹi.əl/ n
extraterrestre
being originating from outside of the Earth

extraterritoriality /ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔ.ɹiˈæl.ɪ.ɾi/ /ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔː.ɹɪˈæl.ɪ.ti/ n
extraterritorialité
immunity from the local laws of a certain area

extrauterine adj
extra-utérin
outside the uterus

extravagant /ɪkˈstɹævəɡənt/ adj
extravagant
exceeding the bounds of something

extravaganza /ɪkˌstɹæv.əˈɡæn.zə/ n
extravagance
event or display of fantastic or chaotic behaviour or conduct

extravasate /ɪkˈstɹævəˌseɪt/ v
extravaser
to flow from a vessel

extravehicular activity n
AEV EVA activité extravéhiculaire sortie extravéhiculaire
work outside of spacecraft

extreme /ɛkˈstɹiːm/ /ɪkˈstɹim/ /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ adj
extrême
drastic, or of great severity
in the greatest or highest degree; intense
of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost
of sports, difficult or dangerous; performed in a hazardous environment
archaic: ultimate, final or last
extrême excessif excessive
excessive, or far beyond the norm

extreme /ɛkˈstɹiːm/ /ɪkˈstɹim/ /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ n
extrême
each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale
greatest or utmost point, degree or condition
drastic expedient

extreme sport n
sport extrême
sport

extreme unction /ɛk.stɹiːm.ʌŋk.ʃən/ n
extrême-onction
sacrament

extremely /ɪksˈtɹiːmli/ adv
extrêmement vachement
to an extreme degree

extremism /ɛkˈstɹiː.mɪ.zəm/ /ɪkˈstɹi.mɪ.zəm/ /ɪkˈstɹiː.mɪ.zəm/ n
extrémisme
extreme ideas or actions

extremist /ɛkˈstɹiːmɪst/ /ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/ n
extrémiste
person who holds extreme views

extremity /-ɾi/ /ɛk-/ /ɪkˈstɹɛməti/ /ɪkˈstɹɛmɪti/ n
extrémité
furthest point
hand or foot

extremophile n
extrêmophile
organism that lives under extreme conditions

extricate /ˈɛks.tɹɪ.keɪt/ v
extirper
to free, disengage, loosen or untangle

extroverted /ɛkstɹoʊˈvəɹtɪd/ /ɛkstɹəʊˈvəːtɪd/ /ˈɛkstɹəvəːtɪd/ /ˈɛkstɹəˌvəɹtɪd/ adj
extraverti
psychology: of or related to an extrovert

extrude /ɪk.ˈstruːd/ v
extruder

extruder /ɛkˈstɹuːdə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈstɹuːdə(ɹ)/ n
extrudeuse
machine for extruding

extrusion n
extrusion
manufacturing process

extrusive adj
extrusif
jutting out or extruding

extubate v
extuber
remove a tube from the body

exuberant /ɪɡˈzuːbəɹənt/ adj
exubérant
abundant, luxuriant, profuse, superabundant

exudate /ˈɛksjʊdeɪt/ /ˈɛɡzjʊdeɪt/ n
exsudat
a fluid that has exuded from somewhere

exude /ɪkˈsud/ /ɪɡˈzjuːd/ /ɪɡˈzud/ v
exsuder
to discharge through pores

exult /ɪɡˈzʌlt/ v
exulter
rejoice

exultation /ˌɛɡzʌlˈteɪʃən/ n
exultation
lively joy at success or victory

eyalet n
eyalet
(historical) a former administrative division or province of the Ottoman Empire

eyas /ˈaɪəs/ n
fauconneau
hawk

eye /aɪ/ n
chas trou
hole in needle
œil
of a hurricane
of a potato
mark on an animal resembling an eye
ability to notice what others might miss
œil yeux
organ
œillet
loop of metal

eye /aɪ/ v
convoiter guigner lorgner
to observe carefully or appraisingly
examiner

eye chart n
tableau de vue
sign showing letters

eye color n
couleur des yeux
color or pigment of the iris

eye contact n
contact visuel
action of looking at another human or animal in the eye

eye doctor n
oculiste ophtalmologue

eye for an eye n
œil pour œil
compensation for an injury

eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth proverb
œil pour œil, dent pour dent
compensation for an injury

eye movement desensitization and reprocessing n
intégration neuro-émotionnelle par les mouvements oculaires
form of psychotherapy

eye of the storm n
œil du cyclone
region of calm weather

eye patch n
cache-œil
patch worn to cover one eye

eye pattern n
diagramme de l'œil
oscilloscope display

eye shadow n
ombre à paupières fard à paupières
makeup around the eyes

eye socket n
orbite cavité oculaire orbite crânienne orbite de l'œil
socket of eye

eye test n
examen de la vue
test of vision

eyebags /ˈaɪbæɡz/ n
valises valises sous les yeux
dark circles under the eyes, caused by lack of sleep etc.

eyeball n
globe oculaire
ball of the eye

eyeball v
faire à la louche évaluer au pif évaluer à vue de nez
to judge by eye

eyeblink n
clin d'œil
moment (a very short period of time)

eyebright n
euphraise
any of the flowering plants of the genus Euphrasia

eyebrow /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ n
sourcil
hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket

eyebrow pencil n
crayon à sourcils
makeup used to define or draw on the eyebrows

eyebrowed thrush n
grive obscure merle obscur
Turdus obscurus

eyedrop n
gouttes oculaires
eye medicine

eyeglass /ˈaɪˌɡlæs/ n
monocle
a monocle

eyelash /ˈaɪlæʃ/ n
cil
hair growing on the edge of an eyelid

eyelash curler n
recourbe-cils
tool

eyelet /ˈaɪ.lət/ n
œillet
A small hole to receive a cord or fastener

eyelid /ˈaɪ.lɪd/ n
paupière
anatomy: a thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye

eyeliner n
eyeliner ligneur pinceau-traceur
makeup

eyepiece n
oculaire
lens or combination of lens

eyes-only adj
classé
only in writing, not in speech

eyeshade n
ombre à paupières
cosmetic product
visière
shield for the eyes

eyesight /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ n
vue vision
faculty of sight

eyesore /ˈaɪsɔɹ/ /ˈaɪsɔː/ n
horreur
a displeasing sight

eyewall n
mur de l'œil
ring of towering thunderstorms of a cyclone

eyewash n
collyre
lotion

eyewitness n
témoin oculaire
person who has seen and can testify about an event

eyrie /ˈaɪ.ɹi/ /ˈɛ.ɹi/ /ˈɛə.ɹi/ /ˈɪ.ɹi/ /ˈɪə.ɹi/ n
aire
aire nid d'aigle
bird of prey's nest

ezafe /ɛˈzɑːfeɪ/ n
ézafé
grammatical particle

f*ck v
n*quer
censored spelling of "fuck"

f-hole n
ouïe
hole in instrument

fa /fɑ/ n
fa
fourth note of a major scale

fable /ˈfeɪbəl/ n
fable conte
fictitious narration to enforce some useful truth or precept

fabliau n
fabliau
short farcical tale

fabric /ˈfæb.ɹɪk/ n
structure
edifice, building
tissu
figurative framework underlying a structure
tissu textile
material made of fibers

fabric softener n
adoucissant
a chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer

fabricate /ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/ v
fabriquer
form by art and labor; manufacture
form into a whole by uniting its parts
fabriquer controuver
invent and form; forge

fabrication /fæbɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
fabrication
act
fabulation
that which is fabricated; a falsehood

fabricator n
fabricant fabricante
person who fabricates or manufactures
fabricateur fabricatrice
counterfeiter or falsifier

fabulist /ˈfæbjəlɪst/ n
mythomane
a liar

fabulous /ˈfæbjʊləs/ adj
fabuleux
of the nature of a fable; unhistorical
very good; wonderful
mythical or legendary; incredible

fabulously /ˈfæbjʊləsli/ adv
fabuleusement
in a fabulous manner

facade /fəˈsɑːd/ n
façade
face of a building
deceptive outward appearance

face /feɪs/ /feːs/ n
face
geometry: bounding surface of a polyhedron
face surface
surface, especially a front or outer one
face visage
public image
good reputation; standing in the eyes of others
gueule
slang: the mouth
visage face figure
anatomy: front part of head
visage physionomie
facial expression

face /feɪs/ /feːs/ v
affronter
deal with, confront
faire face à
position oneself towards
faire face à être en face de être vis-à-vis de
have its front closest to

face cloth n
gant de toilette
small cloth

face the music v
affronter la tempête braver l'orage braver la tempête faire face faire front prendre le taureau par les cornes
to accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions

face to face adv
tête-à-tête face à face vis-à-vis
in person

face value n
valeur faciale valeur nominale
the stated value or amount

face-down adv
à plat ventre
such that the face or front is positioned downward

facebook /ˈfeɪsˌbʊk/ n
trombinoscope
a reference book or electronic directory

facebooker n
facebooker facebookeur facebookien facebookeuse facebookienne
Facebook's user

facecam n
face caméra

facefuck v
irrumer
to violently insert the penis into the mouth

facekini n
face-kini
fabric face mask

facelift /ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/ n
lifting
plastic surgery to the face

facemask /ˈfeɪs.mæsk/ /ˈfeɪs.mɑːsk/ n
couvre-visage
something used to cover the face
grilles
part of the helmet that covers the face

facepalm /ˈfeɪsˌpɑː(l)m/ n
facepalm main sur le front
gesture

facepalm /ˈfeɪsˌpɑː(l)m/ v
se cacher la tête dans la main
bring the face to the palm of the hand
se taper la main sur le front se taper la tête avec la main
bring the palm of the hand to the face

faceplant /ˈfeɪsˌplænt/ /ˈfeɪsˌplɑːnt/ v
se planter la gueule se péter la gueule
to land face first

facet /ˈfæsɪt/ n
facette
flat surface cut into a gem
facette ommatidie
one member of a compound eye
volet
one of a series of things

facet /ˈfæsɪt/ v
facetter
to cut a facet

facetious /fəˈsiːʃəs/ adj
facétieux
pleasantly humorous, jocular
flippant

facial /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/ adj
facial
of the face

facial /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/ n
faciale
sex act

facial hair n
poils du visage
hair on the face of a human

facial mask n
masque de beauté
application to the face

facile /ˈfä.sʌɪl/ /ˈfæs.aɪl/ /ˈfæs.əl/ [ˈfæs.ɫ̩] adj
facile
Easy, taking minimal effort

facilitate /fəˈsɪləteɪt/ /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ v
faciliter
to make easy or easier

facilitation n
facilitation
act of facilitating

facilitator n
entremetteur entremetteuse facilitateur facilitatrice médiateur médiatrice
person who helps a group to have an effective dialog without taking any side of the argument

facility /fəˈsɪlɪti/ n
centre infrastructure installation matériel pôle équipement
physical means or contrivance for doing something
facilité
dexterity, skill
fact of being easy
établissement
institution

facing /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/ n
parement
The most external portion of exterior siding

faciomuscular adj
faciomusculaire

facsimile /fækˈsɪm.ə.li/ n
fac-similé
copy or reproduction
fax télécopieur
fax machine

fact /fækt/ n
fait
something actual
an objective consensus on a fundamental reality
something which has become real
information about a particular subject
fait vérité
an honest observation
something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation

fact of life n
réalité de la vie

fact-free adj
sans faits
not containing fact

facticity /fækˈtɪsɪti/ [-ɾi] n
facticité
quality or state of being a fact
state of being in the world without any knowable reason for such existence, or of being in a particular state of affairs which one has no control over

faction /ˈfæk.ʃn̩/ /ˈfæk.ʃən/ n
faction
group of people

factitious /fækˈtɪʃəs/ adj
factice
counterfeit, fabricated

factor /ˈfæk.tə/ /ˈfæk.tɚ/ n
agent facteur
doer, maker
facteur
integral part
mathematical sense
facteur agent
influence

factor /ˈfæk.tə/ /ˈfæk.tɚ/ v
factoriser
to find all factors of a number

factor in v
prendre en compte
to consider as a factor

factor of production n
facteur de production
resource used for production

factor out v
mettre en évidence
(algebra) to isolate a common factor from an expression
ne pas prendre en compte ne pas tenir compte de
(figurative) to omit, to not consider as a factor

factorable adj
factorisable
capable of being factored

factorial /fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/ n
factorielle
mathematical operation or its result

factoring n
affacturage
financial transaction

factorization n
factorisation
creating a list of factors

factorize v
factoriser
divide an expression into listing items
create a list of factors

factory /ˈfæk.tə.ɹi/ /ˈfæk.tɚ.i/ /ˈfæk.tɹi/ n
usine fabrique manufacture
manufacturing place

factory farming n
élevage intensif
type of intensive agriculture to maximize production and minimize costs

factory reset n
retour aux paramètres d'usine
full restore of an electronic device

factotum /fækˈtoʊ.təm/ /fækˈtəʊ.təm/ n
factotum
person having many responsibilities

factual /ˈfæk.(t)ʃ(ʊ)əl/ /ˈfæk.tj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈfæk.tʃ(u)əl/ /ˈfɛk.(t)ʃ(ʉː)əl/ adj
factuel effectif
of facts

factually adv
factuellement
in a factual manner

facula /ˈfækjʊlə/ n
facula
region on the sun's surface

facultative /ˈfæ.kəl.tə.tɪv/ /ˈfæ.kəlˌteɪ.tɪv/ adj
facultatif
not obligate; optional

faculty /ˈfæ.kəl.ti/ n
faculté composante U.E.R. U.F.R.
division of a university

fad /fæd/ n
mode lubie
phenomenon

fade /feɪd/ adj
fade
tasteless

fade /feɪd/ v
affadir dépérir faner flétrir
to grow weak, lose strength
affadir estomper
to cause to fade
s'estomper affadir
to lose freshness, brightness
s'estomper s'évanouir
to vanish

fade away v
disparaître s’effacer s’éloigner
to lose strength

fade out n
fondu de fermeture
type of transition used in movies

faded /ˈfeɪdɪd/ adj
apâli décoloré défraîchi délavé flétri
of colour that has lost its intensity

fado /ˈfɑːdoʊ/ n
Fado
song

faena /fɑˈeɪ.nə/ n
faena
passes

fag /fæɡ/ n
clope
cigarette
pédé tapette pédale fif
homosexual man

fag break n
pause clope
cigarette break

fag hag n
femme à pédés fille à pédés
woman who likes gay men

faggot /ˈfæ.ɡət/ n
fagot
bundle of sticks
piece of firewood

faggotry /ˈfæɡətɹi/ n
pédalerie
stereotypical behaviours of a faggot

faham n
faham
leaves of Jumellea fragrans

faience /ˈfaɪ.əns/ n
faïence
type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic

fail /feɪl/ v
faillir échouer rater
not achieve a stated goal
négliger
be negligent
recaler
cause to fail
tomber en panne
cease to operate
échouer rater
be unsuccessful

fail-safe /ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/ n
mode dégradé
device or mechanism

failed state n
État en déliquescence État failli
type of state

failing that adv
autrement dans le cas contraire faute de quoi

faille n
faille
fabric

failure /ˈfeɪ.ljə/ /ˈfeɪ.ljɚ/ n
daube flop navet raté
object or person incapable of success
panne échec
termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function
échec
state or condition opposite of success

failure to thrive n
retard de croissance
pediatrics

fain /feɪn/ adv
volontiers
gladly

faint /feɪnt/ adj
craintif timoré
wanting in courage
faible
lacking distinctness, hardly perceptible
lacking strength; inclined to lose consciousness
performed in a weak or feeble manner

faint /feɪnt/ n
évanouissement
the act of fainting

faint /feɪnt/ v
s'évanouir pâmer
to lose consciousness

faint-hearted adj
timoré
lacking courage, timid

fainting /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/ n
syncope évanouissement
an act of collapsing to a state of temporary unconsciousness

faintly /ˈfeɪntli/ adv
faiblement
in a faint manner; very quietly or lightly

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛː/ /fɪə/ adj
beau belle joli
pretty or attractive
blond clair
light in color or pale
innocent
unblemished and innocent
juste équitable
just, equitable

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛː/ /fɪə/ n
foire
professional event, trade fair
celebration
foire marché
market

fair and square adv
à la loyale
fairly and undoubtedly
within the applicable rules

fair enough interjection
certes d'accord qu'à cela ne tienne soit
very well

fair game n
cible légitime
a goal or an object that may legitimately be sought

fair play n
fair-play fairplay franc-jeu
good behavior

fair sex n
beau sexe gent féminine sexe faible
women

fair trade n
commerce équitable
system of trading

fair trial n
procès équitable

fair use n
usage équitable
doctrine in intellectual property law

fair value n
juste prix juste valeur valeur actuelle

fair wind n
vent favorable
wind in the right direction

fair's fair phraseologicalUnit
donnant donnant
fair is fair

fair-haired boy n
chouchou
someone's favourite, especially a young one

fairing /ˈfɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈfɛɹɪŋ/ n
carénage fuselage
aircraft fairing

fairlead n
fil conducteur filoir
device to guide a line

fairly /ˈfɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈfɛɹ.li/ adv
assez
partly, not fully; somewhat
justement
in a fair manner

fairness /ˈfɛəɹ.nəs/ n
justice
property of being just, equitable

fairway /ˈfɛəweɪ/ /ˈfɛɹweɪ/ n
parcours libre entre tee et green
(golf) the area between the tee and the green

fairy /ˈfeːɹi/ /ˈfɛə̯ɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛːɹi/ n
fée féetaud
mythical being
tapette folle
(derogatory slang) effeminate male homosexual

fairy ballet n
ballet-féerie

fairy godmother n
donateur
generous benefactor
fée marraine
benevolent magical female

fairy opera n
opéra-féerie

fairy ring n
rond de sorcière cercle des fées
ring of fungi

fairy tale n
conte de fées conte de fée conte
folktale

fairyland n
pays des fées royaume des fées
the imaginary land or abode of fairies

fairywren n
mérion
passerine bird

fait accompli /ˌfeɪt.əˈkɔm.pli/ /ˌfeɪt.əˌkɔmˈpli/ n
fait accompli
an accomplished fact

faith /feɪθ/ n
foi confiance
confidence in the intentions or abilities
foi croyance
feeling that something is true
religious belief system

faith healer n
guérisseur
one who uses spiritual means to heal

faith will move mountains proverb
la foi transporte les montagnes
proverb

faithful /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/ adj
fidèle
having faith
reliable; worthy of trust
fidèle loyal
loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause

faithfulness n
fidélité
the state of being faithful

fajita /fəˈhiːtə/ n
fajita
dish

fake /feɪ̯k/ adj
factice faux artificiel contrefait falsifié feint
not real

fake /feɪ̯k/ n
contrefaçon faux
something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently

fake /feɪ̯k/ v
fausser
counterfeit, falsify
modify fraudulently to make sth. look better
lover
wind

fakelore n
fakelore
manufactured folklore presented as if it were genuinely traditional

fakir /fɑˈkiɹ/ /fəˈkiɹ/ /fəˈkɪəɹ/ /ˈfeɪkəɹ/ n
fakir
ascetic mendicant

falafel /fəˈlæfəl/ /fəˈlɑfəl/ /fəˈlɑːfəl/ /fəˈlɒfəl/ n
falafel
single falafel ball
falafel falafels
Middle Eastern food

falanouc n
falanouk
Eupleres goudotii

falchion /ˈfɑlt͡ʃən/ /ˈfɔlt͡ʃən/ /ˈfɔːlʃən/ n
fauchon
sword

falciform /ˈfæl.sɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈfæl.sɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈfɒl.sɪ.fɔːm/ adj
falciforme
sickle-shaped

falcon /ˈfoːlkən/ /ˈfælkən/ /ˈfɑːlkən/ /ˈfɒlkən/ /ˈfɔː(l)kən/ /ˈfɛlkən/ n
faucon
bird of the genus Falco

falconer /ˈfælkənɚ/ /ˈfɒl.kən.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔːk.nə(ɹ)/ n
fauconnier
a person who breeds or trains hawks

falconry n
fauconnerie
sport of hunting by using trained birds of prey

faldstool n
faldistoire
portable, folding chair used by a bishop

fall /fo(ː)l/ /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ n
chute
act of moving in gas or vacuum under the effect of gravity from a point to a lower point
chute déclin
loss of greatness or status
déclin
a period of decline before the end

fall /fo(ː)l/ /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ v
incomber retomber revenir
be allotted to
mourir tomber
die
tomber chuter choir
move to a lower position under the effect of gravity
tomber descendre
come down or descend
tomber devenir
become or change into
tomber renversé
be brought to earth or be overthrown

fall apart v
tomber en morceaux
disintegrate, break into pieces

fall armyworm n
légionnaire d'automne noctuelle américaine du maïs
larva of Spodoptera frugiperda

fall asleep v
endormir
to pass into sleep

fall back v
se rabattre se replier
to retreat

fall behind v
être en retard
to be late

fall by the wayside /ˈfɔl baɪ ðə ˈweɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈfɔːl baɪ ðə ˈweɪsaɪd/ v
rester sur le carreau être sur le carreau
to fail to be completed, particularly for lack of interest; to be left out, to suffer from neglect

fall down v
tomber
to fall to the ground

fall flat v
tomber à plat
to produce no effect; to fail in the intended effect

fall for v
s’enamourer s’énamourer
To fall in love with
tomber dans le panneau tomber dans le piège
To be fooled by; to walk into a trap or respond to a scam or trick

fall from grace v
tomber en disgrâce
to fall from one's current social position to something lower

fall guy n
lampiste pigeon
a scapegoat
poire
one who is easily duped

fall ill v
tomber malade
become ill

fall in line v
rentrer dans le rang

fall in love v
tomber amoureuse de tomber amoureux de
tomber amoureux tomber amoureuse
to come to have feelings of love towards each other
tomber amoureux tomber amoureuse s'amouracher
to come to have feelings of love

fall into place v
se mettre en place se réaliser se résoudre de soi-même
assume a clear and complete form

fall of man n
chute de l'Homme

fall off a truck v
tombé du camion

fall off the wagon v
replonger
to cease a self-improvement or reform; to lapse back into an addiction

fall on deaf ears v
tomber dans l'oreille d'un sourd
of a request, complaint, etc, to be ignored

fall on someone's neck v
sauter au cou
to embrace someone affectionately or thankfully

fall out v
brouiller
cease to be on friendly terms

fall out of love v
désaimer
cease to be in love

fall pregnant v
tomber enceinte
to become pregnant

fall short v
être en deçà de
to be less satisfactory than expected; to be inadequate or insufficient

fall through v
tomber à l’eau

fall to pieces v
s'effondrer
be emotionally devastated
tomber en miettes
collapse

fallacious /fə.ˈleɪ.ʃəs/ adj
fallacieux
characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken

fallacy /ˈfæl.ə.si/ n
sophisme
false argument
tromperie
deceptive or false appearance

fallback /ˈfɔːl.bæk/ n
plan B plan de repli solution de repli
a backup plan

fallen angel n
ange déchu
angel who was exiled from heaven

fallibilism /ˈfælɪbɪlɪzəm/ n
faillibilisme
doctrine that knowledge is never certain

fallibility /fæləˈbɪləti/ n
faillibilité
state of being prone to error

fallible /ˈfa.lɪ.b(ə)l/ /ˈfæ.lə.bəl/ adj
faillible
capable of making mistakes or being wrong

falling sickness n
haut mal
archaic term for “epilepsy”

fallout /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/ /ˈfɔːlaʊt/ n
retombées
event of airborne particles falling to the ground
retombées répercussions
negative side effect

fallout shelter n
abri anti-atomique
building

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ adj
friche
inactive, undeveloped
friche jachère
of land, left unseeded

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ n
friche
uncultivated land
jachère
ground left unseeded for a year

fallow deer /ˈfæl.əʊˌdɪə/ n
daim
Dama dama, a ruminant mammal

false /fɑls/ /fɒls/ /fɔls/ /fɔːls/ [fɒʊs] [fɔɫs] adj
faux
state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result
faux artificiel
spurious, artificial
faux incorrect
untrue, not factual, wrong

false alarm n
fausse alarme
thing or occurrence initially causing fear, etc. but subsequently seen to be no cause for concern
fausse alarme fausse alerte
warning sound that turns out to be erroneous

false analogy n
fausse analogie
informal fallacy

false bottom n
double-fond
internal partition that conceals objects from cursory examination

false chanterelle n
chanterelle orangée fausse chanterelle fausse girolle
Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca

false dawn n
lumière zodiacale
light preceding true dawn

false dichotomy /dɪ-/ /fɑls-/ /fɒls-/ /ˌfɔls daɪˈkɑtəmi/ /ˌfɔːls daɪˈkɒtəmi/ [-ɾə-] n
fausse dichotomie faux dilemme
situation in which two alternative points of view are presented as the only options, when others are available

false flag n
opération sous fausse bannière opération sous faux drapeau opération sous faux pavillon
a deception tactic

false friend /ˌfɑls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɒls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔːls ˈfɹɛnd/ n
faux-ami faux ami
type of word

false imprisonment n
séquestration
intentional restriction of a person's movement within any area without legal authority

false modesty n
fausse modestie
behavior that is intended to seem humble but comes across as fake and unflattering

false negative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈfɑls ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /ˈfɒls ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /ˈfɔls ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /ˈfɔːls ˈnɛɡətɪv/ n
faux négatif
result of a test that shows as absent something that is present

false positive n
fausse alerte faux positif
result of a test that shows as present something that is absent

false start n
faux départ
starting before the signal

false teeth n
dentier denture artificielle

false trevally n
chanos chanos péliau
Lactarius lactarius

false vacuum n
faux vide
hypothetical metastable vacuum

false witness n
faux témoin
a perjurer

falsehood /ˈfɒlsˌhʊd/ n
contrevérité mensonge
false statement
fausseté
state of being false

falsely adv
faussement
in a false manner

falsetto /fɒlˈsɛt.əʊ/ /fɔlˈsɛt.oʊ/ /fɔɫˈsɛɾ.oʊ/ /fɔːlˈsɛt.əʊ/ n
fausset
"false" (singing) voice in any human

falsifiability n
falsifiabilité
quality of being falsifiable

falsifiable adj
falsifiable
able to be proven false
capable of being falsified or forged

falsification n
falsification
the act of making false

falsificationism n
falsificationnisme
scientific philosophy

falsifier n
falsificateur falsificatrice
one that falsifies

falsify /ˈfɒlsɪfaɪ/ v
falsifier
to alter so as to be false

falsity /ˈfɑl.sɪ.ti/ /ˈfɒl.sɪ.ti/ /ˈfɔl.sɪ.ti/ /ˈfɔːl.sɪ.ti/ [ˈfɑl.sɪ.ɾi] [ˈfɒʊ.sɪ.ɾi] [ˈfɔɫ.sɪ.ɾi] n
fausseté
characteristic of being untrue
untrue assertion

falter /ˈfɑl.tɚ/ /ˈfɒl.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔl.tɚ/ /ˈfɔːl.tə(ɹ)/ v
vaciller
To waver or be unsteady

fame /feɪm/ n
célébrité gloire
state of being famous

familial /fəˈmɪljəl/ adj
familial
of or pertaining to a human family

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ /fɚˈmɪl.jɚ/ adj
familier
known to one
intimate or friendly

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ /fɚˈmɪl.jɚ/ n
familier esprit familier
attendant spirit

familiarity /fəmɪliˈæɹɪti/ /fəmɪˈljæɹɪti/ n
familiarité
an instance of familiar behaviour
the state of being extremely friendly; intimacy
undue intimacy; impertinence

familiarization n
familiarisation
process of familiarizing

familiarize /fəˈmɪliəraɪ̯z/ /fəˈmɪljəraɪ̯z/ v
familiariser
make or become familiar with something or someone

family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæmɪli/ /ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ n
famille
immediate family [as a group], e.g. parents and their children
rank in a taxonomic classification, above both genus and species
group of people related by blood, marriage, law, or custom
linguistics: a group of languages believed to have descended from the same ancestral language
music: a group of instruments having the same basic method of tone production

family business n
entreprise familiale
business whose owners are all members of the same family

family friend n
ami de la famille

family home evening n
soirée familiale
An evening set apart for activities.

family jewels n
bijoux de famille
testicles

family law n
droit de la famille
area of private law pertaining to family matters and domestic relations

family man n
père de famille
adult male with a spouse and children to whose well-being he is dedicated

family member n
parent
person belonging to a family

family planning n
planning familial planification familiale
birth control, especially when carried out by monogamous heterosexual couples

family resemblance n
air de famille
physical similarity

family restaurant n
restaurant familial
type of a restaurant

family reunification n
regroupement familial

family reunion n
réunion de famille
gathering of family members

family tree n
arbre généalogique
family tree

famine /ˈfæmɪn/ n
famine
extreme shortage of food in a region
a period of extreme shortage of food in a region

famished /ˈfæmɪʃt/ adj
affamé
extremely hungry

famous /ˈfeɪməs/ adj
célèbre
in the public eye
célèbre fameux
well known

fan /fæn/ [feən] [fɛən] [fɛːn] n
ventilateur
electrical device
éventail
hand-held device
anything resembling a hand-held fan
fan supporteur admirateur admiratrice
admirer

fan /fæn/ [feən] [fɛən] [fɛːn] v
disperser
move or spread in multiple directions from one point
éventer
to blow air on by means of a hand-held fan
to blow air on by means of an electric fan

fan fiction /fæn fɪkʃən/ n
fanfiction
fiction made by fans
work of fan fiction

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ adj
fanatique
fanatical

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ n
fanatique
one who is zealously enthusiastic

fanatical /fəˈnætɪkəl/ adj
fanatique
having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm

fanatically adv
fanatiquement
in a fanatical manner

fanaticism /fəˈnæt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ [fəˈnæɾ.ɪ.sɪ.zm̩] n
fanatisme
characteristic or practice of being a fanatic

fanciful /ˈfænsɪfəl/ adj
fantaisiste imaginaire
imaginative or unreal

fancy /ˈfæn.si/ adj
de fantaisie
Of a superior grade
fantaisie
decorative

fancy-free adj
célibataire
Having no spouse or other partner

fandango /ˈfæn.dæŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
fandango fandangue
music and dance

fanfare /ˈfænfɛə/ /ˈfænfɛəɹ/ n
fanfare
a flourish of trumpets or horns

fang /fæŋ/ n
croc
canine tooth
crochet
a tooth that can inject venom

fanlight n
fenêtre en éventail
semioval window with a fan-like structure of ribs

fanny pack /ˈfæni pæk/ n
banane
small pouch worn at the waist

fanservice n
fan service
often racy or sexual material included in fiction merely to excite the viewer

fanslator n
traducteur amateur
person or online group that carries out fanslation

fansub /ˈfænˌsʌb/ n
fansub
subtitles translated by amateurs

fantasia /-ˈtɑː-/ /fænˈteɪ.zi.ə/ /fænˈteɪ.zɪ.ə/ /fænˈteɪ.ʒə/ /ˌfæn.təˈziː.ə/ n
fantaisie
form of instrumental composition with a free structure and improvisational characteristics

fantasize /ˈfæntəˌsaɪz/ v
fantasmer
to indulge in fantasy

fantasizer n
fantasmeur
someone who indulges in fantasies

fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ adj
fantastique
existing in or constructed from fantasy
wonderful, marvelous, excellent, extraordinarily good
not believable, only possible in fantasy

fantastically adv
fantastiquement
in a fantastic manner
to a fantastic extent

fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ /ˈfæntəzi/ n
fantaisie fantasme imaginaire
that which comes from one's imagination
fantaisie fantasy
literary genre

fanzine /ˈfænˌziːn/ n
dōjinshi fanzine
a magazine, normally produced by amateurs

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adj
extrême
extreme
lointain reculé éloigné
remote in space
reculé
remote in time

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adv
loin
at a great distance
to, from or over a great distance

far and wide adv
partout
over a great distance or large area

far be it v
loin de moi [[l']]idée/[[l']]intention de

far from adv
loin de
not at all

far left n
extrême gauche
most left-wing political or religious grouping

far point n
punctum remotum
eye can focus

far post n
deuxième poteau
goalpost

far right /ˌfɑɹ ˈɹaɪt/ /ˌfɑː ˈɹʌɪt/ n
extrême droite
extreme right wing

far-fetched adj
tiré par les cheveux abracadabrant à dormir debout
not likely

far-right /ˈfɑɹˌɹaɪt/ /ˈfɑːˌɹʌɪt/ adj
extrême-droitier
very right-wing

farad /ˈfæɹæd/ /ˈfæɹəd/ n
farad
unit of capacitance

farandole n
farandole
a lively chain dance

farce /fɑɹs/ /fɑːs/ n
farce
style of humor
ridiculous or empty show
situation full of ludicrous incidents

farcical /ˈfɑː(ɹ)sɪkəl/ adj
burlesque farfelu grotesque ridicule risible
absurd

farcinous adj
farcineux

fare /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛɹ/ n
passager
paying passenger
tarif prix
money paid for a transport ticket

fare /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛɹ/ v
se passer
to happen well, or ill

fare dodger n
resquilleur resquilleuse
a person who deliberately avoids payment for public transport

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ n
adieu
a wish of happiness at parting

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ v
dire adieu faire ses adieux prendre congé
bid farewell

farinaceous /ˌfæɹəˈneɪʃəs/ adj
farinacé
Having a floury texture; grainy

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ n
ferme domaine exploitation agricole
place where agricultural activities take place

farm shop n
magasin à la ferme magasin de produits fermiers

farmboy n
garçon de ferme
boy who works on a farm

farmer /ˈfɑɹ.mɚ/ /ˈfɑː.mə(ɹ)/ n
fermier agriculteur agricultrice fermière cultivateur cultivatrice
person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock

farmers' market n
marché du terroir
market where farmers and growers sell produce directly to the public

farmhand n
ouvrier agricole
farm worker

farmland /ˈfɑːmlænd/ /ˈfɑːɹmlænd/ n
terres agricoles
land which is suitable for farming and agricultural production

farmyard n
basse-cour

faro /ˈfɛəɹəʊ/ n
pharaon
banking card game

farrago /fəˈɹeɪɡoʊ/ /fəˈɹɑːɡoʊ/ n
fatras mélange méli-mélo
confused miscellany

farrier /ˈfæɹi.ə/ /ˈfæɹi.ɚ/ /ˈfɛɹi.ɚ/ n
maréchal-ferrant maréchale-ferrante
person who trims and shoes horses' hooves

farriery /ˈfɛɹi.ə.ɹi/ n
maréchalerie
a farrier's workshop
the work done by a farrier

farsighted adj
hypermétrope
unable to focus with one's eyes on near objects
prévoyant
considering the future with respect to one's own plans or deeds

farsightedness n
hypermétropie
condition of being unable to focus on near objects

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ n
pet vesse
an emission of flatulent gases

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ v
péter lâcher Médor avoir des gaz faire un pet faire un prout lâcher une caisse
to emit flatulent gases

farter n
péteur péteuse
one who farts

farthing /ˈfɑː(ɹ).ðɪŋ/ n
farthing
former British unit of currency worth one-quarter of an old penny

farthingale /ˈfɑɹðɪŋɡeɪl/ /ˈfɑːðɪŋɡeɪl/ n
crinoline
hooped structure

fasces /ˈfæsiːz/ n
faisceau
bundle

fascial /ˈfeɪʃəl/ /ˈfæʃiəl/ adj
fascial
relating to a fascia

fasciated antshrike n
batara fascié
Cymbilaimus lineatus

fascicle /ˈfæs.ɪ.kəl/ n
fascicule

fasciculation n
fasciculation
involuntary muscle twitch

fascicule n
fascicule
an installment of a printed work, a fascicle

fasciitis /fæʃiˈaɪtɪs/ n
fasciite
inflammation of the fascia

fascinate /ˈfæsɪneɪt/ v
fasciner
to evoke interest or attraction
to spellbind
to be charming or attractive

fascinated /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/ adj
fasciné
extremely interested

fascinating /ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/ adj
fascinant passionnant
having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive

fascination /fæsɪˈneɪʃən/ n
fascination
the state or condition of being fascinated
the act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft

fascine /fæ-/ /fəˈsin/ /fəˈsiːn/ /fɛˈsiːn/ n
fascine
cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood bound together, used for strengthening purposes; (military fortification) similar bundle of sticks of wood or plastic pipes used for filling in ditches for armoured fighting vehicles to drive over, and for making parapets, raising batteries, and strengthening ramparts

fascine knife n
coupe-chou
A large, heavy knife or short sword formerly used as a sidearm and tool by infantry and artillery

fascism /ˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/ n
fascisme
extreme totalitarian political regime

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ adj
fasciste facho
of or relating to fascism
supporting the principles of fascism

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ n
fasciste Nazi
proponent of fascism

fascistization n
fascisation
process of becoming fascist

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ n
façon
style, or manner, in which to do something
mode vogue
current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ v
façonner
to make, build or construct

fashion designer n
couturier styliste
someone who designs clothing professionally

fashion show n
défilé de mode
event at which fashionable clothes are modelled for an audience

fashionable /ˈfæʃənəbl̩/ adj
à la mode en vogue fashionable
characteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style

fashionista /ˌfæ.ʃəˈni.stə/ /ˌfæ.ʃəˈnɪ.stə/ n
fashionista
a person who dresses according to the trends of fashion

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adj
en avance
ahead of the correct time or schedule
ferme
firmly or securely fixed in place
profond
of sleep: deep or sound
rapide
moving or capable of moving with great speed

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adv
fermement
in a firm or secure manner
vite rapidement
with great speed

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ v
jeûner
to abstain from food

fast food n
fast-food
type of meal that is often pre-prepared and served quickly

fasten /ˈfæsn̩/ /ˈfæsən/ /ˈfɑːsn̩/ /ˈfɑːsən/ v
attacher fixer
to attach or connect in a secure manner

fastener /ˈfæsnɚ/ /ˈfæsənɚ/ /ˈfɐːsnɘ/ /ˈfɐːsɘnɘ/ /ˈfɑːsnə/ /ˈfɑːsənə/ n
attache fermeture
any device that fastens
fermeture
something or someone that fastens

faster /ˈfæstɚ/ /ˈfɑːstə/ n
jeûneur jeûneuse
one who fasts

faster-than-light adj
supraluminique
faster than light is

fastidious /fæˈstɪdi.əs/ /fəˈstɪdi.əs/ adj
exigeant
difficult to please
minutieux pointilleux
excessively particular
méticuleux
overly concerned about tidiness and cleanliness

fasting /ˈfæstɪŋ/ /ˈfɑːstɪŋ/ n
jeûne
act or practice of abstaining from or eating very little food
period of time when one abstains from or eats very little food

fat /fæt/ adj
gros gras
carrying a larger than normal amount of fat on one's body
bountiful
épais gros
thick

fat /fæt/ n
graisse gras
specialized animal tissue
gras matière grasse
refined substance chemically resembling the oils in animal fat

fat /fæt/ v
engraisser
to make fat; to fatten

fat bike /ˈfætbaɪk/ /ˈfætˌbaɪk/ n
VPS fat bike vélo hivernal vélo sur neige vélo à pneus surdimensionnés vélo à pneus ultralarges
bicycle equipped with larger than normal tyres

fat lot of good n
faire une belle jambe

fat-ass /ˈfætæs/ [ˈfæɾæs] n
gros porc
an overweight or obese person

fat-free adj
dégraissé sans gras
not containing fat

fatal /ˈfeɪ.təl/ [ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩] adj
fatal
proceeding from fate
causing death
foreboding death

fatalism n
fatalisme
doctrine that all events are subject to fate

fatalist /ˈfeɪtəlɪst/ n
fataliste
fatalist, person who believes in fatalism

fatberg /ˈfætbɜːɡ/ /ˈfætbɝɡ/ n
fatberg
large accumulation of fat, etc., which clogs sewers

fate /feɪt/ n
destin destinée
destiny
destin destinée sort
that which predetermines events

fateful /ˈfeɪtfəl/ adj
décisif
momentous, significant, setting or sealing ones fate
fatidique
determined in advance by fate, fated

fatha /fæt.ħæh/ n
fatha
in the Arabic script, the vowel point for "a"

father /ˈfeɪðəɹ/ /ˈfæðə/ /ˈfæðəɹ/ /ˈfɐːðə/ /ˈfɑðɚ/ /ˈfɑːd̪ə(r)/ /ˈfɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɒːðɚ/ n
père papa
male parent

father /ˈfeɪðəɹ/ /ˈfæðə/ /ˈfæðəɹ/ /ˈfɐːðə/ /ˈfɑðɚ/ /ˈfɑːd̪ə(r)/ /ˈfɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɒːðɚ/ v
paterner
to act as a father

father figure n
figure de père
one who represents, behaves as, or is regarded as a father

father of the nation n
père de la nation père de la patrie

father superior n
père supérieur
friar or monk in charge

father-in-law /ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː/ n
beau-père
one's spouse's father

fatherhood /ˈfɑ.ðɚˌhʊd/ /ˈfɑːðəˌhʊd/ n
paternité
being a father

fatherland n
patrie
country of one's ancestry

fatherly /ˈfɑðɚli/ /ˈfɑːðəli/ adj
paternel
characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood
characteristic of fathers, paternal

fathom /ˈfað(ə)m/ /ˈfædəm/ /ˈfæðəm/ n
brasse toise
measure of six feet

fathom /ˈfað(ə)m/ /ˈfædəm/ /ˈfæðəm/ v
comprendre s'imaginer saisir
to measure the depth of (water)
comprendre saisir
to deeply understand (someone or something)

fathomable /ˈfæðməbəl/ /ˈfæðəməbəl/ adj
compréhensible
possible to understand

fathomless adj
sans fond
bottomless

fatidic /feɪˈtɪdɪk/ adj
fatidique
Of or pertaining to prophecy

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ n
corvée
menial task, especially in military
fatigue épuisement
weariness

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ v
fatiguer
to tire or make weary

fatigued adj
fatigué
tired, weary

fatigues /fəˈtiːɡz/ n
treillis
military clothing

fatphobia n
grossophobie
fear or dislike towards fat people

fatso /ˈfæ.t͡soʊ/ /ˈfæt.soʊ/ n
gros lard
an overweight person

fatten /ˈfætən/ [ˈfæʔn̩] v
engraisser
to cause to be fatter
grossir
to become fatter

fattouch n
fattouch salade libanaise
an Arabic salad

fatty /ˈfæt.i/ /ˈfæɾ.i/ adj
gras
containing fat
like fat, greasy

fatty acid n
acide gras
acid

fatty liver n
stéatose hépatique
fatty liver

fatuous /ˈfæt.ju.əs/ /ˈfæt͡ʃ.u.əs/ adj
stupide imbécile niais
obnoxiously stupid, vacantly silly, content in one's foolishness

fatwa /ˈfæ.twɑː/ /ˈfæt.wɑ/ /ˈfɑt.wɑ/ n
fatwa
legal opinion, decree or ruling issued by a mufti

faucet aerator n
brise-jet mousseur
a device for faucets/taps which mixes air with watter to reduce the flowrate

fault /fɑlt/ /fɒlt/ /fɔlt/ /fɔːlt/ [fɒːlt] n
défaut
defect
faille faute
geology fracture in rock
faute
mistake or error
blame; responsibility for a mistake

fault injection n
injection de défaillance

fault line n
ligne de faille
geology: intersection

fault plane n
plan de faille
geology: surface between rock blocks

faultless adj
impeccable
without fault

faultlessness n
impeccabilité
absence of faults

faulty /ˈfɑlti/ /ˈfɔlti/ /ˈfɔːlti/ [ˈfɒːlti] adj
défectueux
having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable

faun /fɔːn/ n
faune
a mythical creature

fauna /ˈfɔː.nə/ n
faune
animals considered as a group
a book, cataloging the animals of a country etc.

faunistic adj
faunique faunistique

faute de mieux /-ˈmjø/ /-ˈmjʊɹ/ /foʊt də ˈmjə(ɹ)/ /fɔːt-/ /fəʊt də ˈmjɜː/ adv
faute de mieux
for want of something better

fauvism n
fauvisme
artistic movement

faux /foʊ/ /fəʊ/ adj
faux
fake or artificial

faux pas /fəʊ pɑː/ /fəʊ pɑːz/ n
faux pas bourde gaffe impair

favicon /ˈfævɪkɒn/ n
favicon favicône
icon for website

favid n
favid
skin reaction in patients with favus

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ n
faveur
kind or helpful deed

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ v
favoriser
to look upon fondly; to prefer

favourable /ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
favorable
auspicious
opportune
pleasing
useful

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ adj
favori préféré
preferred

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ n
favori
contestant or competitor thought most likely to win
person who is preferred or trusted above all others
favori chouchou préféré
person who enjoys special regard or favour

favouritism n
favoritisme
unfair favouring

favus /ˈfeɪvəs/ n
favus teigne faveuse
infection

fawn /fɔːn/ n
faon
young deer

fawn /fɔːn/ v
flagorner ramper
to seek favour by flattery

fax /fæks/ n
télécopie fax
document transmitted by telephone

fax /fæks/ v
faxer oïn
send document

fax machine n
télécopieur fax
device which scans, transmits, receives and prints faxes

fay /feɪ/ n
fée
fairy, elf

fayalite n
fayalite
iron-rich olivine mineral

faze /feɪz/ v
effrayer
to frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off; to disconcert, perturb

fealty /ˈfiː.əlti/ /ˈfiːlti/ n
fidélité
fidélité loyauté
fidelity to one's lord
serment
the oath by which this obligation was assumed

fear /fɪə/ /fɪɚ/ /fɪɹ/ n
crainte
extreme veneration or awe
peur crainte
uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat
a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone

fear /fɪə/ /fɪɚ/ /fɪɹ/ v
craindre
venerate; to feel awe towards
craindre avoir peur
feel fear about (something)

fear not phraseologicalUnit
n'aie crainte
do not be afraid

fear of missing out n
peur de rater quelque chose
form of social anxiety characterized by compulsive concern that one might be missing opportunities

fearful /ˈfɜː(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈfɜː(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈfɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈfɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈfɪɹfəl/ /ˈfɪɹfʊl/ adj
affreux terrible
terrible
craintif peureux
tending to fear
effrayant redoutable
frightening
peureux
frightened, filled with terror

fearless /ˈfɪələs/ /ˈfɪɹləs/ adj
intrépide courageux brave
free from fear

fearlessness /ˈfɪəlɪsnɪs/ n
intrépidité
quality of being fearless

fearmongering n
alarmisme
spreading needless fear

fearsome adj
effrayant effroyable
frightening, especially in appearance

fearsomely adv
affreusement effroyablement
in a fearsome manner

feasibility n
faisabilité
state of being feasible

feasible /ˈfi.zə.bəl/ /ˈfiː.zə.bəl/ [ˈfi.zə.bɫ̩] [ˈfiː.zə.bɫ̩] [ˈfɪi.zə.bɫ̩] adj
faisable
that can be done in practice

feast /fiːst/ n
banquet festin
large, often ceremonial meal
fête
festival, holiday, solemn, or more commonly, joyous, anniversary

feast /fiːst/ v
festoyer
to partake in a feast

feast for the eyes n
régal pour les yeux
a visually pleasing sight

feat /fiːt/ n
prouesse exploit action d'éclat coup d'éclat haut fait
an accomplishment that's relatively rare or difficult

feather /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ/ n
fanon
long hair on the lower legs of a dog or horse
plume
branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds

feather /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ/ v
empenner emplumer
mettre en drapeau
aeronautics: to streamline an aircraft's propeller blades when shut down

feather duster /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ) ˈdʌstə/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ ˈdʌstɚ/ n
plumeau
implement used to remove surface dust

feather in one's cap n
accomplissement fierté
recognized accomplishment

feathered adj
emplumé
covered with feathers

featherweight n
poids plume
weight division
sportsman

feathery /ˈfɛ.ðəɹ.i/ adj
plumeux
covered with feathers

feature /ˈfi.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈfiː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
caractéristique particularité spécialité
important or main item
fonctionnalité
computing: beneficial capability of a piece of software
trait visage
one of the physical constituents of the face

feature film n
long métrage
film shown in cinemas before being released for home viewing
the main, full-length film in a cinema program

featurephone n
téléphone mobile basique
mobile phone that is not as powerful as a smartphone

featurette n
featurette
bonus material

febrile /ˈfiːbɹaɪl/ /ˈfɛbɹaɪl/ adj
fébrile
feverish
full of nervous energy

fecal /ˈfiːkəl/ adj
fécal
of or relating to feces

fecal matter n
matière fécale
feces

feceate v
déféquer
to discharge feces from the digestive tract

feces /ˈfiːsiːz/ n
excrément fèces

feckless /ˈfɛkləs/ /ˈfɛklɪs/ adj
incapable
without skill, ineffective
irresponsable irréfléchi
lacking purpose

fecund /ˈfi.kənd/ /ˈfɛk.ənd/ adj
fécond
highly fertile; able to produce offspring

fecundability n
fécondabilité

fecundate v
féconder
to inseminate
to make fertile

fecundity /fɪˈkʌndɪtɪ/ n
fécondité
ability to cause growth
ability to produce offspring
rate or capacity of offspring production

fed up adj
en avoir marre avoir son voyage tanné
frustrated

fed up to the back teeth phraseologicalUnit
en avoir plein le cul en avoir ras le bol

federal /ˈfɛdəɹəl/ /ˈfɛdɹəl/ adj
fédéral fédérale
pertaining to the national government level
pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations

federal district n
district fédéral
type of federal subdivision

federal government n
gouvernement fédéral
general term for a federal government

federal state n
État fédéral
sovereign state that is a federation
État fédéré
non-sovereign state that is part of a federation

federalism n
fédéralisme
system of government

federalization n
fédéralisation
unification of states

federast n
fédéraste

federate /ˈfɛdəɹeɪt/ /ˈfɛdəɹət/ adj
fédéré fédérée

federate /ˈfɛdəɹeɪt/ /ˈfɛdəɹət/ v
fédérer

federation /ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
fédération
array of nations or states

fedora /fəˈdɔɹə/ /fɪˈdɔːɹə/ n
borsalino chapeau mou feutre
a felt hat

fee /fiː/ n
tarif honoraires
monetary payment charged for professional services

feeble /ˈfiːbəl/ adj
faible
deficient in physical strength
wanting force, vigor or efficiency in action or expression

feeble-minded adj
faible d'esprit
unintelligent

feed /ˈfiːd/ n
flux
something supplied continuously; as, a satellite feed
nourriture alimentation
food given to (especially herbivorous) animals

feed /ˈfiːd/ v
alimenter nourrir
to give to a machine for processing
nourrir alimenter
to eat
nourrir alimenter donner à manger
to give food to eat

feed a cold, starve a fever proverb
nourrir un rhume et affamer une fièvre
proverb expressing the belief that eating more cures a cold while eating less cures a fever

feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ n
effet Larsen
howling noise
réaction évaluation
critical assessment of process or activity
rétroaction feedback
signal that is looped back to control a system within itself

feedback loop n
boucle de rétroaction

feeder cattle n
bovin d’engraissement
Steers and cows ready for the feedlot

feeding bottle n
biberon
feeding bottle

feel /fiːl/ [fiːɫ] n
sensibilité
vague understanding

feel /fiːl/ [fiːɫ] v
palper toucher
transitive: to sense by touch
ressentir
se sentir sentir
intransitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state
sembler
copulative: to seem
sentir
transitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state about
sentir penser
transitive: to think or believe

feel like v
avoir envie
have a desire for something, or to do something
se sentir comme
perceive oneself to resemble

feeler /ˈfiːlə/ /ˈfiːləɹ/ n
antenne brin capteur tripoteur

feeler gauge n
jauge d'épaisseur
set of thin strips for measuring

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ adj
sentimental
emotionally sensitive

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ n
sensation sentiment
sensation
sentiment impression intuition
intuition
sentiment émotion
emotion
sentiments
in plural: emotional attraction or desire
in plural: emotional state or well-being

feet of clay n
pieds d'argile
a hidden weak point

feet on the ground n
avoir les pieds sur terre
translations for "have one's feet on the ground"

feign /feɪn/ v
feindre
to make a false show

feijoa /feɪˈd͡ʒoʊ.ə/ /feɪˈhoʊ.ə/ /feɪˈʒoʊ.ə/ /ˈfiːd͡ʒɐʉ.ɐ/ n
goyavier de Montevideo
shrub

feint /feɪnt/ n
feinte
movement made to confuse an opponent

feint /feɪnt/ v
feinter
to make a feint or mock attack

feisty /ˈfaɪsti/ adj
agressif
belligerent
tenace
tenacious

feldspar n
feldspath
any of a large group of rock-forming minerals

felicitations interjection
félicitations
congratulations!

felicity /fəˈlɪsəti/ /fɪˈlɪsɪti/ [-ɾi] n
félicité
apt and pleasing style in speech, writing, etc.

felid n
félidé
member of Felidae

feline /ˈfiːlaɪn/ adj
félin
of or pertaining to cats
catlike

felinity n
félinité
any feline characteristic

fell /fɛl/ v
abattre faire tomber
to make something fall

fellah /ˈfɛlə/ n
fellah
peasant, farmer or agricultural laborer

fellatio /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.oʊ/ /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ n
fellation
oral stimulation of the penis

fellator n
fellateur
a person who performs fellatio

fellatrix /fəˈleɪtɹɪks/ n
fellatrice
a woman who performs fellatio

felling head n
tête abatteuse
forestry attachment

fellmonger /ˈfɛlmʌŋɡə/ v
pelletier pelletière
someone who sells or works with animal hides and skins

fellow /ˈfɛloʊ/ /ˈfɛlə/ /ˈfɛləʊ/ n
bonhomme gars
boursier
scholar appointed to a fellowship
camarade ami
companion; comrade
congénère
equal in character, power, rank, etc.
contemporain
person living at the same time, or about the same age as another
gars mec type bougre
(informal) male person; used as a familiar term of address to a man
paire
object which is associated with another object

fellow citizen n
concitoyen concitoyenne
citizen of one's country or city

fellow man n
prochain
kindred member of humanity

fellow traveller n
compagnon de route sympathisant
one who sympathizes without belonging
compagnon de voyage
one who travels together with another

fellowship /ˈfɛloʊʃɪp/ /ˈfɛləʃɪp/ /ˈfɛləʊʃɪp/ n
bourse bourse d'étude bourse d'études
A merit-based scholarship
camaraderie
A feeling of friendship
confrérie fraternité
Company of people that shares the same interest or aim

felon /ˈfɛlən/ n
criminel criminelle
person who has committed a felony; one who has been tried and convicted of such a crime

felony /ˈfɛ.lə.ni/ n
crime
a serious criminal offense

felt /fɛlt/ n
feutre
hat made of felt
feutre feutrine
cloth made of matted fibres of wool

felt-tip pen n
feutre
pen that holds ink conveyed to a writing surface by a felt nib

felucca n
felouque
sailing boat

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ adj
femelle
having an internal socket
femelle féminin
belonging to the sex that typically produces eggs, or the gender typically associated with it

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ n
femelle
one of the feminine sex or gender
animal of feminine sex

female circumcision n
excision
operation involving removal of any of various parts of the female external genital organs

female condom n
préservatif féminin
device used as a barrier contraceptive

female ejaculation n
éjaculation féminine
forceful expulsion of fluids from the vagina

female genital mutilation n
mutilations génitales féminines
the complete amputation or partial cutting of the external female genitalia

fembot /ˈfɛmbɒt/ n
gynoïde robote
robot in female form

femboy /ˈfɛmbɔɪ/ n
femboy
male with feminine aesthetics

femdom /ˈfɛmdɑm/ /ˈfɛmdɒm/ n
femdom
female domination (BDSM)

femicide /ˈfɛmɪsaɪd/ n
féminicide gynocide fémicide
killing of women

feminationalism n
féminationalisme

feminazi /ˌfɛmɪˈnɑːtsi/ adj
féminazi
relating to a radical or militant feminist

feminazi /ˌfɛmɪˈnɑːtsi/ n
féminazi féminazie
intolerant radical feminist

feminazism n
féminazisme
feminazism

feminine /ˈfɛmənɪn/ /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ adj
féminin
of the feminine grammatical gender distinction
of the female sex
belonging to females
having the qualities associated with women

feminine /ˈfɛmənɪn/ /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ n
féminin
(grammar)

femininity /fɛmɪˈnɪnɪti/ n
féminité
femininity

feminism /ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/ n
féminisme
the social theory or political movement

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ adj
féministe
relating to or in accordance with feminism

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ n
féministe
advocate of feminism; person who believes in bringing about the equality of men and women
member of a feminist political movement

feminization /ˌfɛmɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
féminisation
act of feminizing, or the state of being feminized

feminize /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/ v
féminiser
to make (more) feminine

feminological adj
féminologique
concerning or by means of feminology

feminology n
féminologie
cognates of feminology as a synonym of women's studies

femme fatale /fɛm fəˈtæl/ /fɛm fəˈtɑːl/ n
femme fatale
seductive and dangerous woman

femonationalism n
fémonationalisme

femoral adj
fémoral
of, pertaining to, or near the femur or thigh

femoral artery n
artère fémorale

femto- prefix
femto-
prefix

femtometre n
femtomètre
10-15 of a metre

femtometric adj
femtométrique

femtosecond n
femtoseconde
unit of time, equal to 10−15 second

femur /ˈfiːmə(ɹ)/ n
fémur

fence /fɛns/ [fɛns] [fɛnts] n
clôture cloison
barrier
receleur recéleur fourgue receleuse recéleuse
someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods

fence /fɛns/ [fɛns] [fɛnts] v
clôturer
to enclose by building a fence
fourguer
to trade with stolen goods

fence off v
clôturer
enclose an area within a fence

fencepost n
pieu poteau de clôture
post holding up a fence

fencer /ˈfɛnsə/ /ˈfɛnsəɹ/ [ˈfɛnsɚ] n
escrimeur escrimeuse
a participant in the sport of fencing

fencing /ˈfɛnsɪŋ/ n
escrime
sport
recel
receiving and/or buying of stolen goods

fend /fɛnd/ v
prendre soin de soi
to take care of or responsibility for oneself

fend off v
repousser
to ward off, drive (something) away, defend against

fender /ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/ n
aile
panel of a car
défense pare-battage
nautical term
garde-boue
shield on a bicycle

fender-bender n
accrochage
minor car accident

fennec /ˈfɛnɪk/ n
fennec
fox

fennel /ˈfɛnəl/ n
fenouil
Foeniculum vulgare, the plant
spice used in cooking
bulb, leaves, or stalks eaten as a vegetable

fentanyl /ˈfɛn.tə.nɑl/ /ˈfɛn.tə.nɔl/ /ˈfɛn.tə.nɪl/ [ˈfɛnʔ.nɑɫ] [ˈfɛnʔ.nɔɫ] [ˈfɛʔn̩.nɪɫ] n
fentanyl
painkiller

fenugreek /ˈfɛnjəˌɡɹiːk/ /ˈfɛnjʊˌɡɹiːk/ n
fenugrec
spice
fenugrec senegré senègre
plant and vegetable

feral /ˈfɛɹəl/ /ˈfɪəɹəl/ adj
féral marron haret
wild, untamed, especially of domesticated animals having returned to the wild

feral cat n
chat haret
domesticated cat returned to the wild

feral child n
enfant sauvage
child raised without human contact

ferine /ˈfɪəɹaɪn/ adj
feral
wild and menacing

fermata /fɜːɹˈmɑːtə/ /fɜːˈmɑːtə/ n
point d'orgue
holding a note beyond its usual duration or the notation representing it

fermentation lock n
glouglouteur
device that allows carbon dioxide to escape from a fermenter

fermion /ˈfɜːmɪɒn/ n
fermion
particle with totally antisymmetric composite quantum states

fermium /ˈfɜːɹmiəm/ n
fermium
chemical element

fern /fɘːn/ /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ [fɜːn] n
fougère
plant

ferocious /fəˈɹəʊʃəs/ adj
féroce
Marked by extreme and violent energy

ferocity /fəˈɹɑsɪti/ /fəˈɹɒsɪti/ n
acharnement
The condition of being ferocious

ferret /ˈfɛɹɪt/ n
furet
the mammal Mustela putorius furo

ferret /ˈfɛɹɪt/ v
débusquer découvrir dénicher fouiner fureter
to bring to light by searching

ferret out v
débusquer dénicher mettre la main sur
to discover something after searching

ferrochrome /ˈfɛɹəˌkɹəʊm/ n
ferrochrome
corrosion-resistant alloy of chrome and iron containing between 50% and 65% chrome

ferromagnetic adj
ferromagnétique
exhibiting ferromagnetism

ferromagnetism n
ferromagnétisme
the phenomenon whereby certain substances can become permanent magnets

ferrotype n
ferrotype
photographic process

ferrous /ˈfɛɹəs/ adj
ferreux
of or containing iron

ferruginous adj
ferrugineux
containing iron

ferruginous duck n
fuligule nyroca
Aythya nyroca

ferruginous hawk n
buse rouilleuse
Buteo regalis

ferrule /-ɹuːl/ /ˈfɛɹ(ə)l/ /ˈfɛɹəl/ n
virole
(billiards) plastic band attaching the tip to the cue

ferry /ˈfeɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛɹɪ/ n
bac ferry transbordeur
boat

ferryman n
batelier
man who operates a ferry

fertile /ˈfɜːtaɪl/ /ˈfɜːtəl/ /ˈfɝːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtəl/ adj
fertile
of land, etc.: capable of growing abundant crops
capable of reproducing
of one’s imagination, etc.: active, productive, prolific

fertilely /ˈfɝːtə(l).li/ adv
fertilement
in a fertile manner

fertility /fɝˈtɪləti/ n
fertilité
the condition, or the degree of being fertile

fertility rate n
taux de fécondité
indicator of population growth

fertilization n
fertilisation
act of rendering fertile
fécondation fertilisation
act of fecundating

fertilize /ˈfɜː(ɹ)tɪlaɪz/ v
fertiliser
to make fertile by adding nutrients

fertilizer /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/ n
engrais fertilisant
a natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants
fertilisant engrais
a chemical compound created to have the same effect.

ferula /ˈfɛɹələ/ n
coup de cane
stroke from a cane

ferule /ˈfɛɹuːl/ /ˈfɛɹəl/ n
férule
ruler-shaped instrument

fervent /ˈfɜː.vənt/ /ˈfɝ.vənt/ adj
fervent
exhibiting particular enthusiasm, zeal, conviction, persistence, or belief

fervently /ˈfɜːvəntli/ /ˈfɝvəntli/ adv
fervemment
in a fervent manner

fervor /ˈfɝvɚ/ n
ferveur
intense, heated emotion; passion, ardor
ferveur émoi

fescennine /ˈfɛsənʌɪn/ adj
fescennin licencieux salé égrillard
obscene or scurrilous

fescue /ˈfɛskjuː/ n
fétuque
grass

fess /fɛs/ n
fasce
band

fess point n
abîme
center of the shield

fester /ˈfɛstə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛstɚ/ v
suppurer
become septic or rotten

festival /ˈfɛstəv(ə)l/ /ˈfɛstɪvl̩/ n
festival fête
event or community gathering

festive /ˈfɛstɪv/ adj
festif festive
having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration

festivity /fɛˈstɪvəti/ /fɛˈstɪvɪti/ /fɪ-/ n
festivité réjouissances
festival
réjouissances
experience or expression

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ n
feston guirlande
architecture: bas-relief, painting, or structural motif resembling a festoon
ornament which hangs loosely from two tacked spots
guirlande lumineuse
cable with light globes attached

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ v
enguirlander
to hang ornaments which hang loosely from two tacked spots

festschrift /ˈfɛstˌʃɹɪft/ n
mélanges études offertes
collection published as a memorial or tribute to a scholar

feta /ˈfɛtə/ n
feta
a variety of curd cheese

fetal /ˈfitl̩/ adj
fœtal
pertaining to, or connected with, a fetus

fetch /fɑt͡ʃ/ /fɛt͡ʃ/ v
aller chercher ramener rapporter
to retrieve; to bear towards; to go and get
rapporter
to obtain as price or equivalent; to sell for

fetching /ˈfɛt͡ʃɪŋ/ adj
attirant
Attractive; pleasant to regard

fete /feɪt/ /fɛt/ n
kermesse
A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.

fete /feɪt/ /fɛt/ v
fêter
to celebrate or make much of a person

fetial /ˈfiʃəl/ /ˈfiːʃəl/ adj
fécial
concerned with declarations of war and treaties of peace

feticide n
fœticide
killing of a fetus

fetid /ˈfɛtɪd/ adj
fétide
foul-smelling

fetidness n
fétidité
the quality of being fetid

fetish /ˈfiː.tɪʃ/ /ˈfɛt.ɪʃ/ n
fétiche
something nonsexual which arouses sexual desire
something believed to possess spiritual or magical powers
irrational or abnormal fixation

fetishism n
fétichisme
paraphilia where the object of attraction is an inanimate object or a part of a person's body
belief that natural objects have supernatural powers

fetishist /ˈfɛtɪʃɪst/ n
fétichiste
one who has a sexual fetish

fetishistic adj
fétichiste
related to fetishism or fetishists

fetishization n
fétichisation
process of fetishizing

fetishize v
fétichiser
to make a fetish of

fetlock n
boulet
joint of the horse's leg

fetology n
fœtologie

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ n
entrave obstacle
anything that restricts or restrains in any way
fers entrave
object used to bind a person or animal by its legs

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ v
entraver
to restrain or impede
entraver enchaîner
to shackle or bind up with fetters

fetus /ˈfiːtəs/ n
fœtus fétus
an unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal

feud /fjuːd/ n
querelle dispute faide
A state of long-standing mutual hostility
fief
estate granted to a vassal

feud /fjuːd/ v
se disputer se quereller
to carry on a feud

feudal /ˈfjudəl/ /ˈfjuːdl̩/ [ˈfju.ɾɫ̩] [ˈfjuː.dɫ̩] adj
féodal
of, or relating to feudalism

feudalism /ˈfju.də.lɪ.zəm/ [ˈfju.də.lɪ.zm̩] n
féodalisme
social system

feudalization n
féodalisation
feudal system

feuilletonist n
feuilletoniste
a writer of feuilletons

fever /ˈfivɚ/ /ˈfiːvə/ n
fièvre température
higher than normal body temperature
state of excitement (of a person or people)
usually in combination: any of various diseases

fevered adj
enflammé
impassioned
fiévreux
affected by fever

feverish /ˈfi.vɚ.ɪʃ/ /ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ/ adj
fiévreux fébrile
in the state of having a fever

feverishness n
fébrilité
quality of being feverish

feverless adj
apyrétique
without fever

few /fju/ /fjuː/ [fjʉː] [fjʉ͡u] determiner
peu
indefinite, usually small number
small number
peu quelques
meteorology: obscuring 1-2 eighths of the sky

few /fju/ /fjuː/ [fjʉː] [fjʉ͡u] pronoun
peu
few people, few things

fewer /ˈfjuː.ɚ/ determiner
moins
comparative of few; a smaller number

fey /feɪ/ adj
envoûté
spellbound
magique
magical or fairylike

fez /fɛz/ n
fez tarbouche
type of hat

ff. phraseologicalUnit
et ss. s.
and the following

fiacre /fɪˈɑːkɹə/ n
fiacre
small carriage for hire

fiancé /fiɑnˈseɪ/ /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɑːnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ /ˌfiɑnˈseɪ/ n
fiancé
man who is engaged to be married

fiancée /fiɑnˈseɪ/ /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɑːnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ /ˌfiɑnˈseɪ/ n
fiancée
woman who is engaged to be married

fiasco /fiˈæs.kəʊ/ n
fiasco
ludicrous or humiliating situation

fiat money n
monnaie fiduciaire
money that is given a legal value

fib /fɪb/ n
baratin bobard craque
a more or less inconsequential lie

fib /fɪb/ v
raconter des bobards bobarder
to tell a more or less inconsequential lie

fibre /ˈfaɪ.bə(ɹ)/ n
fibre
single elongated piece of material
long tubular cell found in bodily tissue

fibreglass /ˈfaɪbəɡlɑːs/ n
plastique à renfort de verre
composite material

fibril /faɪbɹ(ə)l/ n
fibrille
fine, filamentous structure in animals or plants
fine fibre or filament

fibrillar adj
fibrillaire
having the characteristics of fibrils
of or pertaining to fibrils

fibrillation /ˌfɪbɹɪˈleɪʃən/ n
fibrillation
contraction of the muscle fibers of the heart

fibrinogen n
fibrinogène
protein that in humans plays a part in the forming of clots

fibroblast n
fibroblaste
cell that produces fibers

fibrosis /faɪˈbɹoʊsɪs/ n
fibrose
formation of connective tissue

fibrous /ˈfaɪbɹəs/ adj
fibreux
of or pertaining to fibre

fibula /ˈfɪb.jəl.ə/ /ˈfɪb.jʊl.ə/ n
fibule
ancient brooch

fichu /ˈfi-/ /ˈfiː-/ /ˈfɪʃ(j)uː/ n
fichu
woman's lightweight triangular scarf

fickle /ˈfɪk.əl/ adj
changeant
changeable
indécis inconstant capricieux lunatique volage
quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance

fiction /ˈfɪk.ʃən/ n
fiction
invention
fiction belles-lettres
literary type

fictional /ˈfɪkʃənəl/ adj
fictif
invented, as opposed to real

fictitious /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ adj
fictif
invented

fictive /ˈfɪktɪv/ adj
fictif
fictional, fanciful or invented

fiddle /ˈfɪd(ə)l/ /ˈfɪdl̩/ [ˈfɪɾl̩] v
tripoter
to play aimlessly

fiddlehead n
crosse de fougère tête-de-violon
food

fiddler crab n
crabe appelant
Uca (genus of crab in which males have one oversized claw)

fiddlesticks /ˈfɪdl̩.stɪks/ interjection
des clous
Expression of disbelief or disdain
flute saperlipopette zut
expression of mild dismay or annoyance

fideicommissum n
fidéicommis
benefit

fideism /ˈfaɪ.di.ɪz.əm/ /ˈfi.deɪ.ɪz.əm/ n
fidéisme
doctrine

fidelity /faɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/ /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/ n
fidélité
faithfulness to one's duties

fidget /ˈfɪd͡ʒ.ɪt/ n
gigoteur
a person who fidgets

fidget /ˈfɪd͡ʒ.ɪt/ v
gigoter remuer
to move around nervously

fidget spinner n
fidget spinner hand spinner toupie à main
stress-relieving toy

fiducial /fɪˈduːʃəl/ adj
fiduciaire
accepted as a fixed basis of reference
based on having trust

fiduciary /fə.ˈduːʃ.i.eɹ.i/ /fɪ.ˈdjuːʃ.i.əɹ.i/ adj
fiduciaire
related to trusts and trustees

fiduciary /fə.ˈduːʃ.i.eɹ.i/ /fɪ.ˈdjuːʃ.i.əɹ.i/ n
chargé de pouvoirs curateur mandataire
trustee

fie /faɪ/ interjection
beurk fi
used to express distaste, disgust, or outrage

fief /fiːf/ n
fief
An estate held with feudal obligations

fiefdom /ˈfiːf.dəm/ n
seigneurie
estate controlled by a feudal lord

field /fild/ /fiːld/ n
champ
heraldry: background of the shield
geology: region containing a particular mineral
champ campo
land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country
champ terrain
physics: region affected by a particular force
wide, open space used to grow crops or to hold farm animals
course of study or domain of knowledge or practice
place where a battle is fought
corps champ
mathematics (algebra): a commutative ring satisfying the field axioms
rubrique champ
computing: area of memory or storage reserved for a particular value
terrain champ
sports: area reserved for playing a game

field /fild/ /fiːld/ v
attraper
intercept or catch

field artillery n
artillerie de campagne artillerie légère
part of artillery

field bindweed n
liseron des champs
Convolvulus arvensis

field effect n
effet de champ
use of an electric field to control the conductivity

field eryngo /fiːld iːˈɹɪŋɡəʊ/ n
panicaut champêtre

field hockey n
hockey sur gazon
form of hockey

field horsetail n
prêle des champs
plant

field hospital n
hôpital de campagne
medical unit

field lacrosse n
crosse au champ lacrosse en champ

field line n
ligne de champ
physics

field maple n
érable champêtre acéraille
Acer campestre

field marshal n
maréchal de camp maréchal
highest military rank after the commander in chief

field mouse n
mulot souris des bois
Apodemus

field mushroom n
agaric champêtre rosé des prés
genus of fungi

field of honor n
champ d'honneur

field of view n
champ de vision champ de vue
angular extent of what can be seen

field of vision /ˈfild ɘv ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ /ˈfiːld ɘv ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ n
champ de vision champ visuel
area that a person, etc., can see without turning the head

field trip n
classe verte sortie scolaire
educational trip

fieldfare /ˈfiːldfɛə/ n
litorne grive litorne
Turdus pilaris

fieldmeter n
champmètre

fieldwork /ˈfildwɝk/ /ˈfiːldwɜːk/ n
travaux des champs
(agriculture) work done out in the fields

fiend /fiːnd/ /fɛnd/ n
accro addict
addict, fanatic
démon
demon
démon monstre
very evil person

fiendish /ˈfiːndɪʃ/ adj
diabolique
sinister, evil

fiendishly /ˈfiːndɪʃli/ adv
diablement
in a fiendish manner

fierce /fɜː(ɹ)s/ /fɪəs/ /fɪɹs/ adj
féroce
extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage

fiercely /fɪəsli/ /fɪɹsli/ adv
farouchement âprement
in a fierce manner

fierceness n
acharnement
state of being fierce

fiery /ˈfaɪəɹi/ /ˈfaɪɹi/ adj
ardent
of, or relating to fire
brulant
burning or glowing
enflammé
tempestuous or emotionally volatile
flamboyant
having the colour of fire

fiesta /fiˈɛstə/ /fɪˈɛstə/ n
boum chouille fête teuf
festive occasion

fife /ˈfaɪf/ n
fifre
small shrill pipe

fifteen /fɪfˈtiːn/ /ˈfɪf.tiːn/ numeral
quinze
cardinal number

fifteenth /ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/ adj
quinzième quinze
ordinal form of number fifteen

fifteenth /ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/ n
quinzième
one of fifteen equal parts
person or thing in the fifteenth position

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ adj
cinquième
Ordinal form of the number 5

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ n
cinquième
one of five equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the fifth position
quinte
musical interval

fifth column n
cinquième colonne
a group of people which clandestinely undermines a larger group, such as a nation, to which it is expected to be loyal

fifth grade n
CM2

fifth wheel /-ˈwil/ /-ˈwiːl/ /ˌfɪfθ ˈʍil/ /ˌfɪfθ ˈʍiːl/ n
cinquième roue du carrosse
anything superfluous or unnecessary
sellette
type of trailer hitch

fifthly adv
cinquièmement
in the fifth place

fifties /ˈfɪftiz/ n
années 50 années cinquante
The decade of the 1850s, 1950s, etc.

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ adj
cinquantième
the ordinal form of the number fifty

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ n
cinquantième
one of fifty equal parts of a whole
the person or thing in the fiftieth position

fifty /ˈfɪfti/ numeral
cinquante
cardinal number

fifty-eight numeral
cinquante-huit
cardinal number

fifty-eighth adj
cinquante-huitième
ordinal number

fifty-fifth adj
cinquante-cinquième
ordinal number

fifty-fifty adv
cinquante-cinquante moitié-moitié fifty-fifty
in half

fifty-first adj
cinquante-premier
ordinal number

fifty-first state n
51e État

fifty-five numeral
cinquante-cinq
cardinal number

fifty-four numeral
cinquante-quatre
cardinal number

fifty-fourth adj
cinquante-quatrième
ordinal number

fifty-nine numeral
cinquante-neuf
cardinal number

fifty-ninth adj
cinquante-neuvième
ordinal number

fifty-one /ˌfɪfti wʌn/ numeral
cinquante et un cinquante-et-un
cardinal number

fifty-second adj
cinquante-deuxième
ordinal number

fifty-seven numeral
cinquante-sept
cardinal number

fifty-seventh adj
cinquante-septième
ordinal number

fifty-six numeral
cinquante-six
cardinal number

fifty-sixth adj
cinquante-sixième
ordinal number

fifty-third adj
cinquante-troisième
ordinal number

fifty-three numeral
cinquante-trois
cardinal number

fifty-two numeral
cinquante-deux
cardinal number

fiftysomething n
quinquagénaire

fig /fɪɡ/ n
figue
fruit
figuier figue
tree or shrub

fig leaf n
feuille de figuier
leaf of the fig plant
feuille de figuier feuille de vigne
leaf covering genitals in a work of art

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] n
bagarre
physical confrontation
bataille combat
battle
combat
martial arts match
combat lutte
occasion of fighting
combativité combat
conflict of will, strife

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] v
combattre
to counteract
combattre se battre
(transitive) to contend in physical conflict against
se battre guerroyer lutter
(intransitive) to contend in physical conflict

fight back /faɪt bæk/ [fʌɪt bæk] v
contre-attaquer
to counterattack; to resist an attack

fight choreography n
chorégraphie de combat
The art of arranging and designing sequences of staged combat

fight dirty v
prendre en traitre
to use the worst ways

fight fire with fire v
combattre le feu par le feu combattre le mal par le mal
respond to an attack with a counter-attack

fight like cat and dog v
s'entendre comme chien et chat

fight to the death n
combat à mort
A fight in which there is only one winner, the survivor

fighter /ˈfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪtɚ/ [ˈfaɪ̯ɾɚ] n
chasseur
aircraft type
combattant guerrier lutteur
warrior
combattant lutteur
person who fights

fighter pilot n
pilote de chasse
a pilot trained in using and assigned to pilot a fighter plane

fighter plane n
avion de chasse
military aircraft

fighting fish n
combattant
Betta splendens

fighting spirit /ˌfaɪ.tɪŋ ˈspɪɹ.ɪt/ /ˌfaɪ.t̬ɪŋ ˈspɪɹ.ət/ n
esprit combattant gnaque
ability to keep going despite the odds

figment /ˈfɪɡ.mənt/ n
chimère divagation déconnage fantasmagorie fiction illusion
fabrication, fantasy, invention

figura etymologica n
figure étymologique
a multiword figure of speech in which two or more different words are etymologically related

figurative /ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/ adj
figuratif figuré
metaphorical; not literal

figuratively adv
figurément
in a figurative manner

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ n
chiffre
numeral
figure
drawing
figure personnage personnalité
a person, representing a certain consciousness
figure silhouette
shape
silhouette forme
human figure; shape of human body

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ v
comprendre réaliser
to come to understand
résoudre
to calculate, to solve a mathematical problem

figure of speech n
figure de style
word or phrase
figure de style figure de rhétorique
rhetorical figure

figure out v
cerner
come to understand

figure skating n
patinage artistique
sport where people perform spins, jumps and other moves on skates

figured bass /ˈfɪɡjɚdbeɪs/ n
basse chiffrée
musical notation

figurehead /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/ /ˈfɪɡəɹˌhɛd/ n
fantoche homme de paille
someone in a nominal position of leadership
figure de proue
carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship

figurine /fɪɡ(j)əˈɹin/ /fɪɡəˈɹin/ n
figurine statuette
a small carved or molded figure

filament /ˈfɪləmənt/ n
filament
fine thread or wire
wire in an incandescent light bulb

filamented adj
filamenteux
having filaments

filamentous adj
filamenteux
having the form of filaments

filarial /fɪˈlɛəɹɪəl/ adj
filarial
of or pertaining to filaria

filch /fɪlt͡ʃ/ v
larcin
to steal

file /faɪl/ [faɪ̯(ə)ɫ] n
fichier
computing, aggregation of data
computing, primary menu item
fichier dossier
collection of papers
colonne
chess: vertical line of squares
file fichier
column of people
lime
cutting or smoothing tool

file /faɪl/ [faɪ̯(ə)ɫ] v
limer
smooth with a file

file extension n
extension de fichier
string of characters

file system n
système de fichiers

filename /ˈfaɪ.əl.neɪm/ n
nom de fichier
name assigned to a file

filet mignon /-ɒn/ /fɪˈleɪ mɪnˈjɒ̃/ /ˌfiːleɪ ˈmiːnjɒ̃/ n
filet mignon
steak cut of beef

filial /ˈfi.li.əl/ /ˈfɪl.i.əl/ /ˈfɪl.jəl/ adj
filial
pertaining to a son or daughter

filial piety n
piété filiale
respect to one's parents and ancestors

filibuster /ˈfɪləbʌstɚ/ /ˈfɪlɪbʌstə(ɹ)/ n
flibustier
freebooter
obstruction parlementaire
long speech given in order to delay proceedings or the making of a decision

filicide /ˈfɪ.lɪ.sʌɪd/ n
filicide
person who kills his or her own child
killing of one's own child

filigree /ˈfɪl.ɪ.ɡɹiː/ n
filigrane
a delicate and intricate ornamentation made from gold or silver twisted wire
anything resembling such intricate ornamentation

filigree /ˈfɪl.ɪ.ɡɹiː/ v
filigraner
to decorate something with intricate ornamentation made from gold or silver twisted wire

filing /faɪ.lɪŋ/ n
limaille
particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement; a shaving

filing cabinet n
classeur à tiroirs
piece of office furniture

fill /fɪl/ [fɪɫ] v
combler
install someone or be installed in
remplir
add contents to, so it is full
occupy fully, take up all of
se remplir remplir
become full of contents

fill in v
remplacer
to substitute for somebody or something
renseigner
to inform somebody, especially to supply someone missing or missed information

fill out /fɪl ˈaʊt/ v
empâter forcir se fortifier
to have one's physique expand
remplir compléter
to complete a form

fill up v
faire le plein
to fill the tank of a vehicle with fuel
remplir
to make full

filled /fɪld/ adj
rempli plein
that is now full

filler /ˈfɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪlɚ/ n
filler
something added to fill a space

fillet /fɪˈleɪ/ /ˈfɪl.ɪt/ n
congé
engineering: rounded relief or cut
filet
strip of deboned meat or fish

fillet /fɪˈleɪ/ /ˈfɪl.ɪt/ v
désosser lever les filets
to make into fillets

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫɪŋ] adj
consistant
of food, that satisfies the appetite by filling the stomach

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫɪŋ] n
farce
contents of a pie, etc.
plombage
in dentistry

fillip /ˈfɪlɪp/ n
chiquenaude pichenette
action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap

filly /ˈfɪli/ n
pouliche
young female horse

film /fɪlm/ [fɪɫm] [ˈfɪlm̩] [ˈfɪləm] n
pellicule
thin layer
pellicule film
photographic film

film /fɪlm/ [fɪɫm] [ˈfɪlm̩] [ˈfɪləm] v
filmer tourner
to record a motion picture

film crew n
équipe de tournage
group of people

film director n
réalisateur réalisatrice
a person who directs and supervises the production of a movie, especially as profession

film industry n
industrie du cinéma
institutions of filmmaking

film set n
plateau de tournage

filming /ˈfɪlmɪŋ/ n
tournage
the action of the verb "to film"

filmmaker n
cinéaste
producer or director of films / movies

filmmaking n
réalisation
the production of movies

filmography n
filmographie
filmography

filopodium n
filopode
a slender cytoplasmic projection which extends from the leading edge of a migrating cell

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ n
filtre
device for separating impurities from a fluid or other substance
any device or procedure that acts to separate or isolate
electronics or software to separate unwanted signal
collection of subsets

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ v
filtrer
to sort, sift, or isolate
to pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter

filter bubble n
bulle de filtres bulle de filtrage

filter feeder n
filtreur
any aquatic animal that obtains nourishment by filtering particles of food from the water in which it lives

filter paper n
papier filtre
porous paper used for filtration

filter tube n
tube avec filtre
empty cigarette tube with filter

filth /fɪlθ/ n
saleté crasse boue
dirt

filthy /ˈfɪlθi/ adj
crasseux
covered with filth; very dirty

filthy rich adj
plein aux as pété de thunes
very rich

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ n
filtrat

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ v
filtrer
to filter

filtration /fɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
filtration
filtering

fin /fɪn/ n
empennage
aircraft component
of a bomb
nageoire
appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal
nageoire aileron
appendage of a fish
palme
device used by divers

fin whale n
rorqual commun
Balaenoptera physalus

finagle /fɪˈneɪ.ɡəl/ v
escroquer estamper filouter piquer refaire rouler
(transitive, intransitive) to cheat or swindle; to use crafty, deceitful methods (often with "out of")
intriguer magouiller se faire pistonner
(transitive) to obtain or achieve by indirect and usually deceitful methods

final /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ /ˈfaɪnl̩/ [-nəɫ] adj
dernier ultime
last; ultimate
final

final /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ /ˈfaɪnl̩/ [-nəɫ] n
examen
test or examination given at the end of a term or class
finale final
sports: last round in a contest

final class n
classe finale

final curtain n
rideau de fin
(theatre) the last time the curtain is lowered

final method n
méthode finale

final nail in the coffin n
coup de grâce dernier clou dans le cercueil
something responsible for a prospective demise

final obstruent devoicing n
dévoisement final
language feature

final solution n
solution finale
planned and attempted mass murder of the European Jews

finale /fɪˈnæli/ /fɪˈnɑli/ /fɪˈnɑːli/ n
finale
grand end of something, especially a show or a piece of music

finalisation n
finalisation
act of finalising

finalism n
finalisme
teleology

finalist n
finaliste
participant in final

finality /faɪˈnæləti/ /faɪˈnælɪti/ /fɪ-/ n
finalité
state of being final

finalize /ˈfaɪ.nə.laɪz/ v
finir achever finaliser
to make final or firm; to finish or complete

finally /ˈfaɪ.nə.li/ /ˈfaɪn.li/ adv
définitivement
definitively
enfin
ultimately
lastly

finance /faɪˈnæns/ /fɪˈnæns/ /ˈfaɪnæns/ n
finance
management of money and other assets
science of management of money and other assets
finances

finance /faɪˈnæns/ /fɪˈnæns/ /ˈfaɪnæns/ v
financer
to obtain or provide funding for a transaction or undertaking

financial /faɪˈnænʃəl/ /fɪˈnænʃəl/ adj
financier
related to finances

financial accounting n
comptabilité financière

financial asset n
actif financier immobilisation financière

financial crisis n
crise financière
episode of instability in financial systems

financial institution n
institution financière
institution

financial instrument n
instrument financier
instrument for borrowing

financial market n
marché financier
market where financial securities and commodities are bought and sold

financial slave n
esclave financier esclave financière
financial slave

financially adv
financièrement pécuniairement
in terms of finance or money

financier /f(a)ɪnænˈsɪəɹ/ /f(a)ɪˈnænsɪə/ n
financier financière
person profiting from financial transactions

finasteride /fɪˈnæ.stə.ɹaɪd/ n
finastéride
drug

finch /fɪnt͡ʃ/ n
pinson
any bird of the family Fringillidae

find /faɪnd/ n
trouvaille
anything found

find /faɪnd/ v
trouver
encounter, locate, discover
decide that
point out

find fault v
pinailler
criticize excessively

find favour v
trouver grâce

find oneself /ˈfaɪnd wʌnsɛlf/ v
se surprendre à
to unexpectedly or unintentionally begin to do or experience something
trouver sa voie
to learn what kind of person one is

find out v
apprendre savoir découvrir renseigner
to discover

findable adj
trouvable
able to be found

finders, keepers proverb
qui trouve garde trouver, c’est garder
whoever finds something is allowed to keep it

finding /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ n
découverte résultat
result of research or an investigation
trouvaille
act or instance of discovering or finding something by chance

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ adj
beau belle
of weather: sunny and not raining
bien
being acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory
fin
of superior quality
fin fine
made up of particularly small pieces
particularly slender; especially thin, narrow, or of small girth

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ adv
bien
expression of agreement

fine /faɪn/ n
amende
payment for breaking the law

fine arts n
beaux-arts
purely aesthetic arts

fine feathers make fine birds proverb
c'est la plume qui fait l'oiseau la belle plume fait le bel oiseau
fine feathers make fine birds

fine print n
petits caractères
details printed in small type

fine-structure constant n
constante de structure fine
fine-structure constant

fine-tooth comb /ˌfaɪntuːθ ˈkəʊm/ /ˌfaɪnˌtuθ ˈkoʊm/ v
passer au crible passer au peigne fin ratisser
to search (something or somewhere) meticulously

fine-tune v
ajuster finement
to make small adjustments to something until it is optimal

fineness n
aloi titre
ratio in a precious metal
élancement
ratio of a vehicle's length to its width

finesse /fə-/ /fɨ-/ /fɪˈnɛs/ n
finesse
property of having elegance, grace, refinement, or skill
impasse
(card games) technique to win a trick

finesse /fə-/ /fɨ-/ /fɪˈnɛs/ v
finasser
to handle or manage carefully or skilfully; to manipulate in a crafty way
impasse
to play (a card) as a finesse

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ n
doigt
(anatomy) extremity of the hand
a fingersbreadth of alcohol

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ v
doigter
to penetrate and sexually stimulate with one's finger
to provide instructions about the use of fingers in music
pointer
to identify or point out
tripoter
to poke

finger joint n
queue droite
(woodworking) a joint with multiple protrusions and slots

finger millet n
éleusine
a plant grown as a cereal

finger pad n
pulpe
the fleshy underside of the end of the finger

finger ring n
bague
ring

fingerboard n
touche
part of musical instrument

fingering n
doigtage
sexual act
doigté
playing a musical instrument

fingernail /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ n
ongle ongle de main
covering near the tip of finger

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ n
empreinte digitale
the pattern of ridges on the tips of the fingers
the patterns left on surfaces where fingertips have touched

fingers crossed phraseologicalUnit
croiser les doigts toucher du bois
expresses that one is expectant

finial /ˈfaɪ-/ /ˈfɪn.i.əl/ n
fleuron
ornament, often in the form of a bunch or knot of foliage, on the peak of the gable of a roof, etc.
poinçon épi de faîtage
any decorative fitting on the corner, end, or top of an object

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
fin
end
fini
protective coating

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ v
finir achever
to complete
finir se terminer
to come to an end

finish line n
ligne d'arrivée
line marking end of a race

finish up v
fignoler
to complete last details

finished /ˈfɪnɪʃt/ adj
fini terminé
processed or perfected

finished product n
produit fini
final version of a product

finishing move n
coup de grâce
final blow

finishing touch n
touche finale
final addition, change, or embellishment

finite /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/ /ˈfɑɪ.nɑɪt/ adj
fini
having an end or limit

finite field n
corps fini

finite verb n
verbe fini
verb inflected for person and tense

finite-state machine n
automate fini
formalism for describing computation

finiteness n
finité
the state of being finite

finity n
finitude
state or characteristic of being limited

fir /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fɪɹ/ n
sapin
conifer of the genus Abies

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə/ /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] adj
le feu
slang: amazing

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə/ /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] n
feu
alchemy: one of the basic elements
instance of this chemical reaction
in-flight bullets
elements to start a fire
feu incendie
oxidation reaction
feu poêle
heater or stove used in place of real fire
incendie feu
damaging occurrence of fire

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə/ /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] v
cuire
to heat pottery, etc.
licencier congédier mettre à la porte virer limoger lourder
to terminate the employment of
tirer
sport: to shoot, to attempt to score a goal
tirer faire feu
intransitive: to shoot
transitive: to shoot

fire alarm n
alarme incendie
sound or other warning made by a fire alarm
alarme incendie avertisseur d'incendie
device which warns people of a possible fire

fire at will phraseologicalUnit
feu à volonté !
military command

fire blight n
feu bactérien
bacterial plant disease

fire brigade /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)bɹɪˌɡeɪd/ n
sapeurs-pompiers
group within a corporation or industrial site
organization for preventing and putting out fires

fire department n
pompiers corps des sapeurs-pompiers sapeurs-pompiers service d'incendie
fire department

fire drill n
exercice d'incendie
practice to prepare for evacuation in the event of a fire

fire engine /faɪə(ɹ).ɛn.dʒɪn/ /faɪɚ.ɛn.dʒɪn/ n
voiture de pompiers camion de pompiers
fire truck

fire escape n
escalier de secours échelle de sauvetage
emergency doors, ladders etc. as a class

fire extinguisher /ˈfaɪəɹ ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
extincteur
device for putting out a fire

fire hose n
tuyau d'incendie
hose designed to deliver water to douse a fire

fire hydrant n
bouche d'incendie borne d'incendie borne hydrante borne-fontaine poteau d'incendie
a device used by firefighters to obtain water from the main

fire in the belly n
feu sacré
ardor, drive

fire in the hole interjection
tout le monde à couvert!

fire point n
point d'inflammation
the lowest temperature at which the vapour of a fuel will continue to burn

fire ship n
brûlot
wooden ship

fire station n
caserne de pompiers
building for firefighters

fire step n
banquette de tir
step in side of trench

fire triangle n
triangle du feu

fire whirl n
tornade de feu
whirling column of fire

fire-eater n
cracheur de feu mangeur de feu
performer

fire-resistant adj
anti-feu réfractaire

fire-worship n
pyrolâtrie
the worship of fire or of a fire god or goddess

firearm n
arme à feu flingue
personal weapon

fireball /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)ˌbɔːl/ n
bolide
a meteor bright enough to cast shadows
boule de feu
a ball of fire

firebrand /ˈfaɪə.bɹænd/ /ˈfaɪɚ.bɹænd/ n
brandon énergumène
argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary
torche brandon tison
torch or other burning stick

firebug n
gendarme
Pyrrhocoris apterus
pyromane
pyromaniac or arsonist

firecracker /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌkɹækə(ɹ)/ n
pétard
a firework
pétard soupe au lait coléreuse coléreux
an energetic, unpredictable person

firedamp n
grisou
an inflammable gas found in coal mines

firefighter /ˈfaɪ.ɚˌfaɪ.tɚ/ /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
pompier pompière
person who puts out fires

firefighting n
lutte contre l’incendie
action of extinguishing a fire

firefly n
luciole ver luisant mouche à feu moiselle
Lampyridae

firelighter n
allume-feu
small block of flammable substance, used to light fires

fireman /ˈfaɪəmən/ /ˈfaɪɹmən/ n
chauffeur
person who keeps the fire going underneath a steam boiler

firenado n
tornade de feu
fire whirl

fireplace /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ /ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/ n
cheminée foyer âtre
open hearth

firepower n
puissance de feu
ability to deliver fire
capacity of a weapon

fireproof adj
ignifuge

firestriker n
briquet
piece of steel used for striking a spark

firewall /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɑl/ /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/ /ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/ /ˈfaɪə.wɔəl/ n
mur coupe-feu
fireproof barrier
pare-feu
computer software

firewater n
eau d'extinction
water for use in firefighting

fireweed n
épilobe à feuille étroite
Epilobium angustifolium

firewire n
FireWire
a high speed digital link standard, IEEE 1394-1995

firewoman n
pompière
female firefighter

firewood /ˈfa.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd/ /ˈfaː(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.əː(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ [ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd] [ˈfäː.ɚ.wʊd] n
bois de chauffage
wood intended to be burned, typically for heat

firework /ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/ n
feu d'artifice
exploding device

fireworks /ˈfaɪ̯.ə.wɜːks/ /ˈfaɪ̯.ɚ.wɝks/ n
feux d'artifice
event or display of fireworks
plural of firework

firing /ˈfaɪ.əɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ n
renvoi
dismissal

firing line n
ligne de feu
front line from which soldiers fire

firing squad n
peloton d’exécution
a group of soldiers detailed to execute someone or to discharge weapons ceremonially

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ [fɝm] n
entreprise
business enterprise, however organized

firm up v
affermir
To make muscles more toned
préciser
To make tentative plans more definite

firmament /ˈfɜːməm(ə)nt/ /ˈfɝməmənt/ n
firmament
vault of the heavens

firmness /ˈfɜːmnəs/ /ˈfɝmnəs/ n
fermeté
state of being firm

firmware n
micrologiciel firmware logiciel interne microprogramme
firmware

firn /fɪə(ɹ)n/ /fɪəɹn/ /fɪɹn/ n
névé
A type of old snow which has gone through multiple thaw and refreeze cycles

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ adj
premier -unième
numeral first

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ adv
d'abord premièrement auparavant avant tout en premier lieu primo
before anything else

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ n
premier première
person or thing in the first position
première
new occurrence

first aid n
premiers secours premiers soins
basic care

first aid kit n
trousse de secours
collection of first aid supplies

first and foremost adv
avant tout d’abord et avant tout
primarily; most importantly

first base n
premier but première base
baseball: base after home plate

first cause n
cause première

first choice n
premier choix
best choice

first class adj
première classe
relating to the most luxurious class of accommodation

first come, first served phraseologicalUnit
premier arrivé, premier servi
people will be dealt with in the order they arrive

first cousin once removed n
petit cousin germain petite cousine germaine
child of a first cousin

first day cover n
enveloppe premier jour
first day cover

first floor n
premier étage
floor above the ground floor

first gear n
première première vitesse
lowest gear of a transmission

first grade n
CP
school grade of ages 6-7

first leg n
match aller aller

first love n
premier amour
object of one's first romantic affection
one's first feeling of romantic love
one's most fundamental interest or attachment

first mate n
second second capitaine
nautical: officer next in rank to the captain

first of all adv
avant toutes choses en premier lieu tout d’abord
before anything else

first person n
première personne
the form of a pronoun verb used when the subject of a sentence is making the statement

first things first phraseologicalUnit
parer au plus pressé
let's deal with matters of highest priority first

first time /fɜːst taɪm/ /fɝst taɪm/ n
première fois
first instance of sexual intercourse

first-aid box n
trousse de secours
box containing first aid and medical supplies

first-aider n
secouriste
someone who can administer first aid

first-come-first-served adj
premier arrivé, premier servi

first-degree murder n
assassinat meurtre au premier degré
premeditated or especially serious murder

first-person shooter n
jeu de tir à la première personne
game

first-rate adj
de premier choix
superb, exceptional

firstborn /ˈfɜː(ɹ)st.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ [ˈfɜːst.ˌbɔːn] [ˈfɝst.ˌbɔɚ̯n] n
aîné ainé premier-né
the first child in a family

firstly /ˈfɜɹstli/ adv
d'abord en premier lieu premièrement primo avant tout
in the first place

fiscal /ˈfɪskəl/ adj
budgétaire
related to the treasury

fiscal policy n
politique budgétaire
government policy

fiscal year n
année fiscale exercice fiscal année financière exercice comptable
accounting period of one year

fiscality n
fiscalité
all matters concerning taxation

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ n
poisson
vertebrate animal
flesh of fish as food
poisson poissons
collective plural of fish
pêche
period of time spent fishing

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ v
pêcher
intransitive: to try to catch fish
transitive: to try to find something in a body of water

fish and chips n
fish 'n' chips fish and chips poisson frit avec des frites poisson-frites
a meal of fried fish and potatoes

fish farm n
ferme piscicole
place where fish are bred commercially

fish farmer n
pisciculteur

fish finger n
bâton de poisson
stick of processed fish

fish food n
nourriture pour poisson
food for fish

fish fork n
fourchette à poisson
fork for fish

fish in troubled waters v
pêcher en eau trouble
to take advantage from a chaotic situation

fish ladder n
passe à poissons
structure to facilitate migration of fish

fish oil n
huile de poisson
dietary supplement

fish paste n
pissalat
condiment made from fermented fish

fish sauce n
sauce de poisson
condiment composed of fermented fish

fish trap n
nasse
contraption to catch fish

fish-filled adj
poissonneux

fish-knife n
couteau à poisson
table knife for eating fish

fishbone n
arête arête de poisson
bone of a fish

fishcake n
acras
mixture of flaked fish, mashed potato and season made into a patty and shallow fried

fisher /ˈfɪʃə/ /ˈfɪʃɚ/ n
pêcheur pêcheuse bateau de pêche bateau-pêcheur
person who fishes
pékan
marten

fisherman /ˈfɪʃəmən/ /ˈfɪʃɚmən/ n
pêcheur pêcheuse
person catching fish

fisherwoman /ˈfɪʃəˌwʊmən/ n
pêcheuse
woman catching fish

fishery /ˈfɪʃəɹi/ n
pêcherie
fishing
place related to fishing

fisheye lens n
fisheye objectif fisheye objectif hypergone
wide-angle lens with extremely wide field of view

fishhook /ˈfɪʃˌhʊk/ n
hameçon
barbed hook for fishing

fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n
pêche
act or sport of catching fish
business of catching fish

fishing boat n
bateau de pêche navire de pêche
boat used for fishing

fishing cat n
chat viverrin chat pêcheur
Prionailurus viverrinus

fishing expedition n
partie de pêche recherche à l'aveuglette
search for (incriminating) information

fishing ground n
zone de pêche
area of water used for fishing

fishing line n
ligne de pêche
chord or line where the hook or lure is attached

fishing net n
filet de pêche
net used for fishing

fishing pole n
gaule
pole used for fishing

fishing rod n
canne à pêche
rod used for angling

fishmeal n
farine de poisson
ground dried fish

fishmonger /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡ.ə(ɹ)/ n
poissonnier marchand de poisson poissonnière
person who sells fish
proxénète
archaic: a pimp

fishmonger's n
poissonnerie
shop that sells fish

fishnet n
résille
fishnet stockings
mesh fabric

fishplate n
éclisse
metal bar

fishpond n
vivier
freshwater pond stocked with fish

fishtail /ˈfɪʃteɪl/ n
queue de poisson
The swinging of the back of a vehicle from side to side

fishwife n
poissarde
a vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice
poissarde poissonnière
a woman who sells or works with fish

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ adj
ichthyique poisson
of, from, or similar to fish
suspect
suspicious; inspiring doubt

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ n
petit poisson
little fish

fissile /ˈfɪsˌaɪ.əl/ /ˈfɪsˌəl/ adj
fissible
able to be split

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ /ˈfɪʒən/ n
fission scissiparité
process by which a bacterium splits into two

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ /ˈfɪʒən/ v
fissionner
to cause to undergo fission

fissiparous /fɪˈsɪpəɹəs/ adj
fissurant
causing division or fragmenting something
incohérent
factious, tending to break into pieces

fissure /ˈfɪʃ.ə/ /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ /ˈfɪʒ.ɚ/ n
fissure
crack or opening

fist /fɪst/ n
manicule
(printing) the pointing hand symbol
poing
clenched hand

fist-fuck v
fister
to insert a fist

fistball n
fistball
Sport

fistfight /ˈfɪstˌfaɪt/ n
pugilat
a fight using bare fists

fisticuffs /ˈfɪs.tɪ.kʌfs/ n
bagarre rififi
informal: a fight with the fists

fisting /ˈfɪstɪŋ/ n
fisting
sexual practice of fisting

fistula /ˈfɪs.tjə.lə/ /ˈfɪs.tʃʊ.lə/ /ˈfɪs.t͡ʃu.lə/ n
fistule
abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels

fistulous withers n
mal de garrot
fistulous inflammation of withers bursa

fit /fɪt/ adj
adapté approprié convenable correct
suitable, proper
adapté apte
adapted to a purpose or environment
canon
good-looking (female)
en bonne forme
in good shape

fit /fɪt/ n
accès
sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom
crise
seizure
sudden outburst of emotion

fit /fɪt/ v
adapter ajuster fitter
to make conform in size and shape
ajuster
to tailor
convenir aller être adapté être approprié
to conform to in size and shape
convenir être adapté être approprié
to be suitable for

fit as a fiddle /ˈfɪt æz ə ˈfɪdl̩/ adj
frais comme un gardon
perfectly fit

fit like a glove v
aller comme un gant
to be a perfect fit, to be exactly the right size

fit out v
équiper aménager
to provide a thing, a group, a person or oneself with requisites

fit the bill v
faire l'affaire
to satisfy a need; to serve a purpose; to fulfill specified requirements

fitful /ˈfɪtf(ə)l/ /ˈfɪtf(ʊ)l/ adj
irrégulier sporadique
characterized by sudden bursts of activity with periods of inactivity in between

fitness /ˈfɪtnəs/ n
condition physique
condition of being fit
fitness
cultivation of an attractive and healthy physique

fits and starts n
à-coups
intermittent activity

fitted carpet n
moquette

fitted sheet n
drap-housse
sheet with elastic edges

fitter /ˈfɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪtɚ/ [ˈfɪɾɚ] n
ajusteur
a person who fits or assembles something

fitting /fɪtɪŋ/ adj
approprié conforme convenable
appropriate

fitting /fɪtɪŋ/ n
coupleur
tube connector
essayage
the act of trying on clothes to inspect or adjust the fit

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ n
cinq
digit
banknote

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ numeral
cinq
cardinal number

five hundred /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
cinq cents
cardinal number 500

five hundred twelfth note n
septuple croche
note

five o'clock n
cinq heures
the start of the sixth hour

five senses n
cinq sens
sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch

five thousand numeral
cinq mille
5000

fivefold adj
quintuple

fivesome n
quintuor
group of five

fix /ˈfɪks/ n
dose
a single dose of an addictive drug
réparation
an instance of fixing

fix /ˈfɪks/ v
fixer
to attach; to affix; to hold in place
préparer
to prepare
réparer
to mend or repair
stériliser
to render an animal infertile
tricher truquer
to make a contest, vote, or gamble unfair

fix room n
salle de shoot

fix up v
réparer
to repair or refurbish

fixation /fɪksˈeɪʃən/ n
fixation
act of fixing
state of being fixed or fixated
state of mind involving obsession

fixed /fɪkst/ adj
castré châtré
surgically rendered infertile, castrated or spayed
fixé fixe
not changing, not able to be changed, staying the same

fixed asset n
actif immobilisé immobilisation
finance: an organization's fixed assets

fixed cost n
coût fixe
cost that does not vary

fixed point adj
virgule fixe
in computing

fixed point n
point fixe
value unchanged by a mapping

fixed-gear bicycle n
vélo à pignon fixe
biclycle without a freewheel

fixed-term contract n
CDD contrat à durée déterminée
contract which is valid only for a pre-arranged length of time

fixedly /ˈfɪks(t)li/ /ˈfɪksɪdli/ adv
fixement
in a fixed manner

fixer n
fixateur
chemical used in photographic development

fixism n
fixisme

fixist n
fixiste

fixture /ˈfɪks.t͡ʃə/ /ˈfɪks.t͡ʃɚ/ n
habitué
A regular patron of a place or institution
luminaire
A lighting unit; a luminaire
rencontre
(sports) A scheduled match

fizzle out v
finir en queue de poisson
to lose excitement, to become less exciting

fizzy water n
eau gazeuse
carbonated water

fjeld /fjɛld/ n
fjeld
Rocky, barren plateau

fjord /fiˈɔɹd/ /fiˈɔːd/ /fjɔɹd/ /fjɔːd/ /ˈfiːɔːd/ n
fjord fiord
long, narrow, deep inlet

flabbergast /ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡɑːst/ /ˈflæbɚˌɡæst/ v
époustoufler
to overwhelm with bewilderment

flabbergasted /ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡæstəd/ /ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡɑːstəd/ /ˈflæbɚˌɡæstəd/ adj
sidéré
appalled, annoyed, exhausted or disgusted

flabbergastedly adv
pantoisement

flabby /ˈflæb.i/ adj
flasque ramolli
yielding to the touch

flaccid /ˈflæ(k)sɪd/ adj
flasque
flabby
soft, floppy
lacking energy or vigor

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ n
drapeau
linear algebra: sequence of subspaces of a vector space
drapeau flag sémaphore
true-or-false variable
drapeau étendard
piece of cloth or often its representation
option switch
computer science: notation for optional behaviour
pavillon étendard

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ v
affaiblir
weaken

flag down v
se manifester
use a signal to get someone's attention

flag of convenience n
pavillon de complaisance
flag of a chosen country of registration

flag officer n
officier général

flag semaphore n
alphabet sémaphore

flag-bearer n
porte-drapeau
one who carries a flag

flagellantism n
flagellantisme

flagellum /fləˈd͡ʒɛləm/ n
flagelle
long whiplike appendage
long whiplike organelle

flageolet /ˈflæd͡ʒəlɪt/ /ˈflæʒəleɪ/ n
flageolet
type of small flute
type of kidney bean

flagpole /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ n
mât mât de drapeau
pole for flags

flagrant /ˈfleɪ.ɡɹənt/ adj
flagrant
obvious and offensive

flagship /ˈflæɡʃɪp/ n
navire amiral fleuron phare vaisseau amiral
the most important one out of a related group
navire amiral vaisseau amiral bateau amiral
ship occupied by the fleet's commander

flagstone /ˈflæɡ.stəʊn/ n
dalle
kind of rock
dalle lauze
rectangular paving or roofing stone

flail /fleɪl/ /fɹeɪl/ n
fléau
tool
fléau d’armes
weapon

flail /fleɪl/ /fɹeɪl/ v
battre passer à tabac rosser
to thresh
débattre
to wave or swing vigorously

flair /flɛə̯/ /flɛɚ̯/ n
don talent aptitude
natural or innate talent or aptitude
panache style
distinctive style or elegance

flak /flæk/ n
DCA défense anti-aérienne lutte anti-aérienne
ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells

flak jacket n
gilet pare-éclats
piece of protective clothing

flake /fleɪk/ n
fragment éclat flocon
thin chiplike layer
planche pourrie
an unreliable person
éclat
archaeology: thin stone tool

flake /fleɪk/ v
peler s'effriter s'écailler
to break or chip
planter
To prove unreliable or impractical; to abandon or desert, to fail to follow through

flaky /ˈfleɪkiː/ adj
lâcheur
of a person: unreliable

flam /flæm/ n
fla

flambeau /flamˈbəʊ/ /ˈflambəʊ/ n
flambeau
a burning torch, especially one carried in procession

flamberge n
flamberge
sword

flamboyant /flamˈbɔɪ.ənt/ /flæmˈbɔɪ.(j)ənt/ adj
extravagant
showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, etc.
flamboyant
referring to the final stage of French Gothic architecture from the 14th to the 16th centuries

flambé adj
flambé
being or having been flambéed

flambé v
flamber
to add and ignite alcohol to food

flame /fleɪm/ n
flamme
visible part of fire
romantic partner
polémique
criticism

flame war n
polémique
A written dispute

flamen /ˈfleɪmən/ n
flamine flaminique
Latin priest

flamenco /fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/ n
flamenco
a genre of folk music and dance native to Andalusia, Spain

flamethrower /ˈfleɪmˌθɹoʊ.ɚ/ /ˈfleɪmˌθɹəʊ.ə/ n
lance-flamme
device that projects a flame

flaming /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/ adj
enflammé flambant
On fire with visible flames

flamingo /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ n
flamant phénicoptère
bird

flammable /ˈflæməbəl/ adj
inflammable
easily set on fire
subject to easy ignition and rapid flaming combustion

flanconade n
flanconnade
thrust in the side.

flaneur /flæˈnɜː(ɹ)/ /flɑˈnʊɚ/ /flɑːˈnɜː(ɹ)/ n
baladeur flâneur promeneur
one who wanders aimlessly

flange /flænd͡ʒ/ n
bride
rib or rim for strengthening

flank /flæŋk/ n
flanc
anatomy: flesh between the last rib and the hip
edge of military formation
side of something
flanchet
cut of meat

flank steak n
bavette

flannel /ˈflænəl/ n
flanelle
soft cloth material

flap /flæp/ n
abattant volet
battement
flap of wings etc
pan
flap of a garment
rabat
furniture flap / hinged leaf
volet de bord de fuite
concerning an aeroplane

flap /flæp/ v
battre
to move (something broad and loose) up and down

flap seat n
strapontin
hinged seat

flap steak n
bavette bavette de bas de surlonge

flapjack /ˈflæpd͡ʒæk/ n
flapjack
oat bar

flare /flɛə̯/ /flɛɚ̯/ n
arrondi
transition from downward flight to level flight
feu de Bengale feu de bengale
type of pyrotechnic
fusée lumineuse
source of brightly burning light or intense heat
signal lumineux

flare gun n
pistolet de détresse
pistol-like firearm

flare up v
emporter
burst out suddenly, as in anger
s'embraser
become more intense suddenly
se raviver
burn brightly again

flash /flæʃ/ n
éclair flash
burst of light

flash /flæʃ/ v
clignoter
to blink
s'exhiber
to expose one's body briefly in public

flash drive n
clé USB disque dur flash disque dur à mémoire flash disque flash disque à mémoire flash
storage device

flash flood n
crue éclair
sudden flood

flash in the pan n
feu de paille
transient occurrence with no long-term effect

flash mob n
flash mob
group converging and dispersing quickly

flash photography n
photographie au flash
taking photographs using a camera with a flash

flash point /ˈflæʃ.ˌpɔɪnt/ n
point d'inflammabilité
temperature

flash-ball n
lanceur de balle de défense
rubber-projectile handgun

flash-bang n
grenade assourdissante
a type of grenade

flashback /ˈflæʃ.bæk/ n
flashback analepse retour en arrière
a dramatic device in which an earlier event is inserted into the normal chronological flow of a narrative

flashcard /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/ n
carte mémoire
solid-state digital memory
carte mémoire flashcard
memorization aide

flasher n
exhibitionniste
a person who exposes their genitals indecently

flashforward n
flashforward
dramatic device

flashgun n
flash
a unit used to generate repeatable flashes of light for photography

flashlight /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ n
lampe de poche lampe torche
battery-powered hand-held light source

flashy /ˈflæʃi/ adj
tape-à-l’œil
showy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing

flask /ˈflæsk/ /ˈflɑːsk/ n
fiole ballon
laboratory glassware
flacon flasque
container for a small amount of beverage
flasque
container to carry a small amount of alcoholic beverage; pocket flask

flat /flæt/ adj
bas grave
lower in pitch than it should be
bémol
lowered by one semitone
crevé à plat dégonflé
of a tyre: deflated
ennuyeux plate
uninteresting
plat
with its carbon dioxide having come out of solution
plat aplati
having no variations in altitude
à plat
unable to emit power

flat /flæt/ adv
pile
with units of time, distance, etc: not exceeding

flat /flæt/ n
bémol
music: note played a semitone lower than a natural

flat as a pancake adj
plat comme une crêpe
extremely flat

flat cap n
casquette
man's cap made from wool, tweed, or other soft material.

flat iron steak n
macreuse
steak

flat peach n
pêche plate
Prunus persica var. platycarpa

flat rate n
forfait forfaitaire

flat tyre n
crevaison pneu crevé
deflated tyre

flat-earther n
terreplatiste
person who believes the Earth is flat

flat-headed cat n
chat à tête plate
Prionailurus planiceps

flat-rate adj
forfaitaire
being or related to a flat rate

flatcar n
wagon plat
railroad freight car without sides and roof

flatfish /ˈflætfɪʃ/ n
poisson plat
fish of the order Pleuronectiformes

flatfoot n
pied plat
condition

flatmate /ˈflætmeɪt/ n
colocataire
a person with whom one shares a rental property
colocataire coloc
a person with whom one shares a flat

flatness /ˈflætnəs/ n
goût de l’évent
lack of bouquet
matité
mattness
planitude planéité
state of being planar
planéité
state of being flat
platitude
state of being bland

flatscreen n
écran plat
flatpanel screen or device

flatten /ˈflætən/ v
aplatir
to make something flat

flatten the curve v
aplatir la courbe
to reduce the rate at which an infection spreads during an epidemic

flatter /ˈflætə/ /ˈflætɚ/ [ˈflæɾɚ] v
flatter
to compliment someone
to enhance someone's vanity
to portray something to advantage

flattered adj
flatté
in a positive mood because of a comment or action which causes one to feel proud of oneself

flatterer n
flatteur flatteuse
one who flatters

flattery /ˈflæt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈflæt.ɚ.i/ n
flatterie
excessive praise

flatulence /ˈflæt͡ʃələns/ n
flatulence
state of having gas in digestive system

flatulent /ˈflætjʊlənt/ adj
flatulent
affected by gas in the intestine

flatulist /ˈflæt͡ʃəlɪst/ n
pétomane
a professional farter

flatworm n
ver plat
worm of Platyhelminthes

flaunt /flɑnt/ /flɑːnt/ /flɒnt/ /flɔnt/ /flɔːnt/ v
exhiber parader étaler

flautist /ˈflɔːtɪst/ n
flûtiste flutiste
flute player

flavor /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ n
saveur
a variety (of taste)
a substance used to produce a taste
in physics, the types of quarks or leptons
the characteristic quality of something
saveur goût
the quality produced by the sensation of taste
style
a type of something

flavor /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ v
assaisonner
to add flavoring to something

flavor enhancer n
exhausteur de goût
any substance added to a food product to enhance its taste

flaw /ˈflɑ/ /ˈflɔ/ /ˈflɔː/ n
crapaud
defect in a gemstone
défaut fissure
crack or breach
faille
defect, fault

flaw /ˈflɔː/ n
bourrasque
burst of wind
tumulte
burst of noise

flawed adj
déficient incorrect
having a flaw

flawless /ˈflɑləs/ /ˈflɔləs/ /ˈflɔːləs/ adj
parfait impeccable
without flaws

flax /flæks/ /flɛks/ n
lin lin cultivé
plant
the fibers

flax-leaved daphne n
daphné garou saint-bois
plant

flaxen /ˈflæk.sən/ adj
de lin
color

flaxseed /ˈflæksiːd/ n
linette graine de lin
seed of the flax plant

flaxseed oil n
huile de lin
oil of flaxseed used in cooking

flay /fleɪ/ /fliː/ v
écorcher
to strip skin off

flayer /ˈfleɪ.ə/ /ˈfleɪ.ɚ/ n
écorcheur
one who flays

flea /fliː/ n
puce
parasitic insect

flea bag n
sac à puces
(slang) dog

flea circus n
puces savantes
circus sideshow attraction starring fleas

flea market n
marché aux puces brocante
an outdoor market selling inexpensive antiques, curios

flea-ridden adj
pouilleuse pouilleux
infested with fleas

fleabag n
sac à puces
unkempt mammal

fleabane /ˈfliːbeɪn/ n
encensière vergerette
Conyza

fleck /flɛk/ n
flocon moucheture particule
tache
small spot

fleck /flɛk/ v
moucheter tacheter
to mark with small spots

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ adj
inexpérimenté
inexperienced

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ n
bleu novice
inexperienced person
oisillon oiselet
young bird

flee /fliː/ v
fuir échapper
to escape from
s'enfuir prendre la fuite
to run away; to escape

fleece /fliːs/ n
molleton polaire
textile
polaire
insulating woolly jacket
toison
hair or wool of a sheep
insulating skin with the wool attached

fleece /fliːs/ v
dépouiller dévaliser
to con or trick someone out of money
tondre
to shear the fleece

fleecy adj
molletonné
Resembling or covered in fleece.

fleet /flit/ /fliːt/ n
flotte
group of vessels or vehicles

fleeting /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ adj
fugace passagère éphémère
passing quickly

fleetingly adv
fugacement
in a fleeting manner

flerovium /flɪˈɹoʊviəm/ n
flérovium ununquadium
chemical element

flesh /flɛʃ/ n
chair
(religion) evil, sin, corruption
(religion) mortal body
chair carnation
colour
chair pulpe
body tissue
chair viande
animal tissue as food
corps chair
human body entity
peau
skin
pulpe chair
edible part of fruit/vegetable

flesh out v
détailler
complete

flesh wound n
blessure légère
injury which pierces the skin, but which does not injure any bones or vital organs

fleshpot n
antre du péché antre du vice lieu de débauche lieu de plaisir
place offering entertainment of a sensual or luxurious nature

fleshy /ˈflɛʃi/ adj
charnu viandeux
having considerable flesh
pulpeux carné
of, relating to, or resembling flesh

fletching n
empennage
A set of fins attached to the tail of a projectile

fleur de sel n
fleur de sel

fleur-de-lis /ˌflɜːdəˈliː/ /ˌflɜːdəˈliːs/ /ˌflɝdəˈli/ /ˌflɝdəˈlis/ n
fleur de lys fleur de lis
heraldic charge

fleur-de-lysed adj
fleurdelisé fleurdelysé
decorated with fleur-de-lys

flex /flɛks/ v
bander
to tighten one's muscles
fléchir
to move part of the body using one's muscles

flexibility n
flexibilité souplesse
quality of being flexible

flexibilization n
flexibilisation
the act or process of making something flexible

flexibilize v
flexibiliser
to make flexible

flexible /ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/ /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ adj
flexible
easily bent without breaking
easy and compliant
flexible maléable
capable or being adapted or molded
souple

flexitarianism n
flexitarisme
The practice of eating mainly vegetarian with exceptions

flexor /ˈflɛksə(ɹ)/ n
fléchisseur fléchisseurs
muscle

flibbertigibbet /ˈflɪbɚtiˌd͡ʒɪbɪt/ /ˌflɪbətiˈdʒɪbɪt/ n
tête de linotte écervelé écervelée
offbeat, skittish person

flick /flɪk/ n
chiquenaude pichenette
act of striking with a finger

flick /flɪk/ v
défiler
to move (something) with a short, quick motion

flick off v
branler doigter
to masturbate
faire un [[doigt d'honneur]] faire un doigt
to insult someone

flick over v
changer feuilleter
change channel

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ n
papillotement scintillement
an unsteady flash of light

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ v
papilloter vaciller
to burn or shine unsteadily
scintiller
to keep going on and off

flight /flaɪt/ n
dégustation
sample glasses of a specific beverage
escadrille
air force unit
vol
act of flying
journey made by an aircraft
instance of flying
volée
set of stairs
fuite
act of fleeing

flight attendant n
agent de bord steward hôtesse de l'air agente de bord stewardess
member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers

flight deck n
pont d'envol
deck of an aircraft carrier

flight feather n
rémige
wing feather

flight number n
numéro de vol
callsign

flight recorder n
enregistreur de vol
a device which records data onboard aircraft

flighty /ˈflaɪti/ adj
candide insouciant
given to silly ideas

flimsy /ˈflɪmzi/ adj
faible fragile
weak; ill-founded
fragile frêle
likely to bend or break under pressure

flimsy /ˈflɪmzi/ n
calque papier calque
Thin typing paper used to make multiple copies

flinch /flɪnt͡ʃ/ v
sursauter broncher
to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a stimulus

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ n
amourette aventure liaison passade
short sexual relationship
jet lancé
act of throwing

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ v
balancer jeter
to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl

flint /flɪnt/ n
pierre à briquet
small cylinder
pierre à fusil
piece of flint, such as gunflint used to produce a spark
silex
hard fine-grained quartz which generates sparks when struck

flip /flɪp/ v
donner une pichenette
to put into a quick revolving motion through a snap of the thumb and index finger
retourner
to throw (as in to turn over)

flip chart n
tableau de conférence
large pad

flip off v
faire un bras d'honneur faire un doigt d'honneur
to make a rude or obscene gesture

flip out v
péter les plombs
to become very upset

flip phone n
téléphone à clapet
mobile telephone with a hinged top that is flipped open

flip the bird v
faire un doigt faire un doigt d'honneur
to make a rude or obscene gesture, particularly with the middle finger

flip-flop /ˈflɪpˌflɑp/ /ˈflɪpˌflɒp/ n
bascule
bistable electronic circuit

flippant /ˈflɪ.pənt/ adj
cavalier désinvolte
lacking respect

flipper /ˈflɪpə/ /ˈflɪpɚ/ n
nageoire aileron
marine mammal's wide limb for swimming
palme
paddle-like rubber covering for the foot

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ n
flirt
act of flirting

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ v
flirter draguer
to play at courtship

flirtatious /flɚˈteɪʃəs/ adj
coquette
having a tendency to flirt often

flit /flɪt/ v
papillonner voleter voltiger
to move about rapidly and nimbly
virevolter
to move quickly from one location to another

flitch /flɪtʃ/ n
flèche
side of bacon

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ n
char
trailer or vehicle decorated for a parade
float flottant nombre flottant
programming: short form of floating-point number
flotteur
buoyant device
taloche
sort of trowel

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ v
flotter
to be supported by a liquid
to be capable of floating
to drift gently through the air
to move in a fluid manner
to move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating
to allow a price to be determined by the markets as opposed to by rule

floating island n
île flottante œufs à la neige
a dessert

floating market n
marché flottant
market

floating-point unit n
unité de calcul en virgule flottante
computing

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ n
congrégation
people served by a particular pastor
nuée groupe bande vol
group of birds
troupeau
group of animals, especially sheep or goats
group of people
flocon
tufts of wool or cotton

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ v
affluer
to congregate

floe /fləʊ/ n
banquise
a low, flat mass of floating ice

flog /flɑɡ/ /flɒɡ/ v
fouetter flageller
to whip or scourge as punishment

flogger /flɑɡɚ/ /flɒɡə/ n
martinet
lightweight whip

flogging /ˈflɒɡɪŋ/ n
flagellation
infliction of punishment by dealing blows or whipping

flood /flʌd/ n
inondation
overflow of water
large number or quantity

flood /flʌd/ v
flooder
to disrupt online conversation
inonder
to overflow
to cover as if by a flood
noyer submerger
to provide with a large number of quantity

flood tide n
flux marée montante
period when sea is rising

flooded /ˈflʌdɪd/ adj
inondé
filled with water

floodgate /ˈflʌdɡeɪt/ /ˈflʌdˌɡeɪt/ n
vanne
gate or valve

flooding /ˈflʌdɪŋ/ n
inondation
act of flooding

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /floɹ/ /floʊ/ /flɔː/ [flo̞ɹ] n
face inférieure fond
lower inside surface of a hollow space
parole
right to speak
partie entière
mathematics: the largest integer less than or equal to a given number
plancher sol
bottom part of a room
étage
horizontal structure dividing a building

floor exercise n
exercice au sol
gymnastics performance

floor lamp n
lampe à pied liseuse torchère
a floor lamp supported by a pole

floor plan n
plan de niveau
diagram

floor tile n
carreau dalle
tile for flooring

floorball n
floorball unihockey
hockey-like ball game

floorboard n
planche
any of the long boards laid over joists to make a floor

floorcloth n
serpillière panosse serpillère
cloth for cleaning floors

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ /flɔp/ n
bide fiasco flop four navet
failure, especially in the entertainment industry
effondrement

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ /flɔp/ v
crécher
to stay, sleep or live in a place
faire un flop faire un bide faire un four être un fiasco
to fail completely, not to be successful at all
s'affaler s'effondrer
to fall heavily, because lacking energy

floppy /ˈflɒ.pi/ adj
souple
limp, not hard, firm or rigid; flexible

floppy /ˈflɒ.pi/ n
disquette
(computing) a floppy disk

floppy disk n
disquette
flexible disk used for storing digital data

floppy drive n
lecteur de disquette
device for reading floppy disks

flora /ˈflɔː.ɹə/ n
flore
plants considered as a group
a book describing the plants of a country etc.
flore intestinale flore
the microorganisms that inhabit some part of the body

floral /ˈfloɹəl/ /ˈflɔːɹəl/ adj
floral
of or pertaining to flowers

florentium /fləˈɹɛnʃɪəm/ n
florentium
chemical element

floret /fləˈɹɛt/ n
fleuron
small flower

floribunda n
floribunda
rose cultivar

floriculture n
floriculture
the farming of flowers

floriography /ˌflɒɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌflɔːɹiˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
langage des fleurs
communication through the use of flowers

florist /ˈfloɹɪst/ /ˈflɑɹɪst/ /ˈflɒɹɪst/ n
fleuriste
a person who sells flowers

florist's n
boutique de fleuriste magasin de fleuriste
a shop that sells flowers

floss /flɑs/ /flɒs/ /flɔs/ n
barbe à papa
spun sugar or cotton candy
fil dentaire
a thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth

flotation /floʊˈteɪʃən/ /fləʊˈteɪʃən/ n
flottaison
a state of floating

flotilla /floʊˈtɪlə/ n
flottille
small fleet

flotsam /ˈflɒtsəm/ n
débris épave
flotsam

flounce /flaʊns/ n
volant
strip of decorative material along an edge

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ n
flet
Platichthys flesus

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ v
tituber
to attempt to move or regain one's balance

flour /flɑɹ/ /flɑː/ /flɔr/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ n
farine
ground cereal grains or other foodstuff

flour /flɑɹ/ /flɑː/ /flɔr/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ v
enfariner fariner
to apply flour to something

flour mite n
tyroglyphe de la farine
Acarus siro

flourish /ˈflɝ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ n
fioriture
ornamentation
gesticulation
dramatic gesture
morceau de bravoure
ceremonious passage

flourish /ˈflɝ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
brandir
to make bold, sweeping movements
fleurir
to thrive or grow well
to be in a period of greatest influence
to prosper or fare well

flout /flaʊt/ /flʌʊt/ v
mépriser se moquer de
to scorn

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ n
flux
the rising movement of the tide
flux écoulement
the movement of a fluid

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ v
couler
to move as a fluid
jaillir

flow chart n
algorigramme logigramme organigramme
schematic representation of a process

flower /ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ n
fleur
reproductive structure in angiosperms

flower /ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ v
fleurir s'épanouir
to put forth blooms

flower box n
jardinière
flower container

flower head n
capitule
cluster of florets

flowerbed n
parterre de fleurs
place where flowers are grown

flowering plant n
plante à fleurs
common term for an "angiosperm"

flowerpot /ˈflaʊəˌpɒt/ /ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/ n
pot de fleur pot de fleurs
container in which plants are grown

flowery /ˈflaʊəɹi/ adj
fleuri
decorated with flowers
of a speech or piece of writing

flowmeter n
débitmètre
device for measuring flow

flu /fluː/ /flʉː/ n
grippe
influenza

flu shot n
vaccination contre la grippe
flu jab

fluconazole /fluˈkɑn.əˌzoʊl/ /flʊˈkɒn.ə.zəʊl/ n
fluconazole
antifungal agent

fluctuate /ˈflʌktju.eɪt/ /ˈflʌkt͡ʃu.eɪt/ v
fluctuer
to vary irregularly; to swing
onduler
to undulate

fluctuation /flʌkt͡ʃuːˈeɪʃən/ n
fluctuation
wavering; unsteadiness
wavelike motion

flue /fljuː/ /fluː/ n
conduit
enclosed passageway for a gas
pipe that carries gaseous combustion products away from their origin

flue gas n
fumées
smoke

fluent /ˈfljuːɛnt/ /ˈfluənt/ /ˈfluːənt/ adj
parler couramment
able to speak a language accurately and confidently

fluently adv
couramment
expressing oneself easily

fluff /flʌf/ n
babiole broutille
something inconsequential
duvet
light fur etc

fluffy /flʌfi/ adj
pelucheux
light; soft; airy
pelucheux touffu
covered with fluff

flugelhorn n
bugle
brass instrument

fluid /ˈfljuːɪd/ /ˈfluːɪd/ adj
fluide
of or relating to fluid

fluid /ˈfljuːɪd/ /ˈfluːɪd/ n
fluide
any state of matter which can flow
liquide
liquid

fluid dynamics n
dynamique des fluides
study of fluids in motion

fluid mechanics n
mécanique des fluides
branch of mechanics dealing with fluids

fluidify v
fluidifier
make fluid
se fluidifier
become fluid

fluke /fljuːk/ /fluk/ /fluːk/ n
coup de chance coup de bol
stroke of luck
douve
parasitic flatworm
pelle
anchor blade

flume /fluːm/ n
flume
open channel

flummox /ˈflʌməks/ v
embrouiller troubler
To confuse; to fluster; to flabbergast

flummoxed adj
déconcerté
totally confused or puzzled

flunk /flʌŋk/ v
louper
to fail

fluorescein n
fluorescéine
any of a class of yellow xanthene dyes which are visible when highly diluted

fluorescence /floʊ-/ /flɔ-/ /flʊˈɹɛsəns/ n
fluorescence
emission of light

fluorescent /flɔˈɹɛsənt/ /ˌflʊəˈɹɛsənt/ adj
fluorescent
of or relating to fluorescence

fluorescent lamp n
tube fluorescent
gas-discharge lamp

fluorescent tube n
tube fluorescent

fluoride /ˈflɔɹˌaɪd/ /ˈflɔːˌɹaɪd/ /ˈflʊəˌɹaɪd/ /ˈflʊɚˌaɪd/ n
fluorure
fluoride

fluorine /ˈfloɹˌin, -ɪn/ /ˈflʊ(ə)ɹˌin, -ɪn/ n
fluor
chemical element

fluorite /ˈflɔɹˌaɪt/ /ˈflʊɚˌaɪt/ n
fluorine fluorite
mineral

fluorocarbon n
fluorocarbone
hydrocarbon derivative

fluorohydride n
fluorohydrure
compound

fluorophore n
fluorophore
molecule capable of fluorescence

fluoroscopy n
fluoroscopie
examination using a fluoroscope

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ adj
aligné de niveau
smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out
en fonds riche
wealthy or well off

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ n
chasse d'eau
cleansing of a toilet
flush couleur floche
poker hand

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ v
faire sortir lever
to cause to take flight from concealment
laver à grande eau
to cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid
rougir
to become suffused with reddish color
tirer la [[chasse d'eau]] tirer la chasse
to cleanse a toilet by introducing lots of water

flush toilet n
chasse d'eau cuvette de toilette toilettes w.-c.
toilet that uses water to remove waste

fluster /ˈflʌstə(ɹ)/ v
confondre embrouiller paumer
confuse, befuddle, throw into panic by making overwrought with confusion

flute /fluːt/ n
cannelure
architecture: vertical groove in a pillar
dent
helical groove going up a drill bit
flûte
woodwind instrument
flûte flûte à champagne
glass

flute /fluːt/ v
flûter
to play flute
siffler
to utter with flutelike sound
siffler flûter
to make a flutelike sound

flutter /ˈflʌtə/ /ˈflʌtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] n
battement
act of fluttering

flutter /ˈflʌtə/ /ˈflʌtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] v
voleter voltiger faséyer
to flap or wave quickly

fluvial /ˈfluːvi.əl/ adj
fluvial
of, pertaining to, inhabiting, or produced by the action of a river or stream

flux /flʌks/ n
décapant
chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding
flux
rate of transfer of energy (electric flux, magnetic flux)

fluxon n
fluxon
quasiparticle

fly /flaɪ/ n
mouche
insect of the family Muscidae
insect of the order Diptera
fishing lure
braguette
strip that hides the opening of trousers/pants or underpants

fly /flaɪ/ v
piloter faire voler
to cause to travel through the air
voler
to travel through air

fly agaric n
amanite tue-mouches
Amanita muscaria

fly ash /ˈflaɪ æʃ/ /ˈflaɪ ˌæʃ/ n
cendre volante
residue generated in the combustion of powdered coal or other materials, comprising the fine particles that rise with the flue gases

fly ball n
chandelle
(baseball) a batted ball

fly by the seat of one's pants v
agir au doigt mouillé décider naviguer à vue
to improvise a course of action
naviguer piloter à vue
to pilot an aircraft using only instinct, visual observation, and practical judgment

fly fishing n
pêche à la mouche
form of angling

fly in the ointment /ˈflaɪ ən ði ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/ /ˈflaɪ ɪn ði ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/ n
couille dans le potage couille dans le pâté hic os problème
something which ruins or spoils everything else, or makes it less pleasant

fly into a rage v
piquer une colère
become very angry

fly off at a tangent v
digresser

fly off the handle v
sortir de ses gonds
become very angry

fly on the wall n
petite souris
quiet, non-participating or unseen observer

fly too close to the sun v
se brûler les ailes

fly-half n
demi d'ouverture
rugby position

fly-tip n
décharge sauvage dépôt sauvage dépôt sauvage d'ordures dépôt sauvage de déchets
pile of illegally discarded rubbish

flyblown /ˈflaɪˌbloʊn/ /ˈflaɪˌbləʊn/ adj
contaminé corrompu pollué
tainted
putride
sordid, squalid

flyboy n
chevalier du ciel
aircraft pilot, especially of a military combat aircraft

flyby /ˈflaɪˌbaɪ/ n
survol
flight past celestial object

flycatcher n
gobemouche
bird

flyer /ˈflaɪə(ɹ)/ n
broche épinglier
part of a spinning machine
pilote
someone who pilots or rides in an airplane
tract flyer prospectus

flyering n
tractage

flying /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
volant volante
that can fly

flying ace n
as de l'aviation
military aviator

flying buttress n
arc-boutant
buttress that stands apart from the structure that it supports

flying car n
voiture volante

flying fish n
poisson volant exocet
tropical marine fish

flying fox n
renard volant
bat of the genera Pteropus or Acerodon
renard volant roussette

flying kiss n
baiser volant
type of kiss given by kissing one's hand and blowing

flying saucer n
soucoupe volante
disc-shaped unidentified flying object

flying squirrel n
écureuil volant polatouche
squirrel

flying start n
sur les chapeaux de roue
an especially good start

flyleaf /ˈflaɪˌlif/ n
page de garde
blank page at the front or back of a book

flypaper n
papier tue-mouches attrape-mouche papier colle-mouches papier à mouches
flypaper

flysch /flɪʃ/ n
flysch
series of sandstones and schists

flyswatter n
tapette tapette à mouches
device for swatting flies

flyweight n
poids mouche
weight division in combat sports

flywheel n
volant volant d'inertie
rotating mass

foal /foʊl/ /fɐʉl/ /fəʊl/ [foɫ] [fɔʊɫ] n
poulain pouliche
young horse

foal /foʊl/ /fɐʉl/ /fəʊl/ [foɫ] [fɔʊɫ] v
pouliner
give birth (equestrian)

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ n
mousse écume
substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ v
mousser écumer
form or emit foam

foamy /foʊmi/ /fəʊmi/ adj
mousseux
full of foam

fob /fɒb/ n
châtelaine
chain or ribbon

focal /ˈfoʊ.kl̩/ /ˈfəʊ.kl̩/ adj
focal
(medicine) limited to a small area
belonging to or concerning a focus

focal length n
distance focale
distance

focal point n
point focal
(optics) a focus; a point at which rays of light or other radiation converge

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ n
attention foyer
concentration of attention
foyer
in optics
in mathematics
quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium
fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ v
concentrer
(transitive) To direct (attention, effort, or energy to)
focaliser
to cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point
mettre au point focaliser
(transitive, optics) to adjust (a lens, an optical instrument)
se concentrer focaliser
(intransitive) to concentrate one's attention on something
se concentrer se focaliser
(intransitive) to concentrate one's attention

fodder /ˈfɑdɚ/ /ˈfɒdə/ n
fourrage
food for animals

foeder /ˈfuːdə(ɹ)/ n
foudre
a very large wooden vat in which beer is lagered

foehn /feɪn/ /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ n
foehn
warm dry wind blowing down the northern sides of the Alps

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ /fɔɡ/ n
brouillard brume
cloud that forms at a low altitude and obscures vision
voile
photography: blur on a developed photographic image

fog collector n
capteur de brouillard
device used to collect water from fog

fog light n
phare antibrouillard
one of a pair of lights, mounted at the front of a car

fogey /ˈfoʊɡi/ /ˈfəʊɡi/ n
baderne barbon
dull old fellow

foggy /ˈfɒɡi/ adj
brumeux
obscured by mist or fog
embrumé engourdi
confused

foghorn n
corne de brume
horn

foible /ˈfɔɪbəl/ n
faible
(fencing) part of a sword
faiblesse
a weakness or failing of character
travers
a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit

foie gras /ˌfwɑ ˈɡɹɑ/ /ˌfwɑː ˈɡɹɑː/ n
foie gras
fattened liver of geese or ducks

foil /fɔɪl/ n
alu papier d'aluminium
thin aluminium/aluminum or tin used for wrapping food
faire-valoir
character who helps emphasise the traits of the main character
feuille de métal
thin sheet of metal
fleuret
type of sword used in fencing

foil /fɔɪl/ v
déjouer
prevent from being accomplished

foist /fɔɪst/ v
imposer
force another to accept
refourguer
introduce or insert surreptitiously

fold /faʉld/ /foʊld/ /ˈfəʊld/ [fɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɔʊ(ɫ)d] n
pli
correct move in origami
pli pliure
bend or crease
pliage
act of folding
bercail sein de l’Église
church or congregation
bergerie parc à moutons
enclosure for domestic animals

fold /faʉld/ /foʊld/ /ˈfəʊld/ [fɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɔʊ(ɫ)d] v
concéder laisser tomber replier s'écraser
give way on a point or in an argument
incorporer
stir gently with a folding action
plier
bend (thin material) over
make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending
plier bagage
cease to trade
se coucher
poker: withdraw from betting
s’effondrer s’écrouler
fall over

fold up v
plier replier
to make more compact

folder /ˈfoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈfəʊldə/ n
dossier chemise classeur
organizer
dossier répertoire
container of computer files
plieur plieuse
person who folds things

folding /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/ /ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ adj
pliant rabattable repliable
made to fold

folding /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/ /ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ n
pliage plissement
action of folding

folding chair n
chaise pliante
a light portable chair

folding knife n
couteau pliant
kind of knife whose blade or blades can be folded inside the handle

folding screen n
paravent
furniture

foley /ˈfoʊli/ n
bruitage
creation of sound effects

foley artist n
bruiteur bruiteuse
foley artist

foliage /ˈfoʊliɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/ n
feuillage
the leaves of plants
an architectural ornament

foliation /fəʊlɪˈeɪʃn/ n
feuilletage
topology: a set of subspaces coextensive with a manifold

folic acid n
acide folique
vitamin B9, a polycyclic heterocyclic carboxylic acid

folivore /ˈfəʊlɪvɔː(ɹ)/ n
folivore phyllophage
herbivore that eats mostly foliage

folk /foʊk/ /foʊlk/ /fəʊk/ adj
populaire
of or related to local building materials and styles; not imported

folk /foʊk/ /foʊlk/ /fəʊk/ n
peuple
inhabitants of a region

folk dance n
danse traditionnelle
genre of dance

folk etymology n
étymologie populaire
false etymology

folk medicine /ˌfoʊk ˈmɛdəs(ə)n/ /ˌfəʊk ˈmɛd(ɪ)s(ɪ)n/ n
médecine traditionnelle
traditional medical practices developed and used by non-physicians

folk music n
folk musique folk
music originating from a specific region

folk song n
chanson populaire
song originating among the working people

folklore /ˈfoʊk.lɔːɹ/ /ˈfəʊk.lɔː/ n
folklore
tales, legends and superstitions of a particular ethnic population

folkloric adj
folklorique
of or pertaining to folklore

folksy adj
campagnard rustique
characteristic of simple country life

folktale n
conte conte populaire
story that is part of the oral tradition of a people

follicle /ˈfɒlɪk(ə)l/ n
follicule
botany
anatomy

follicular adj
folliculaire
of or pertaining to the follicle

folliculogenesis n
folliculogénèse
Process

follow /ˈfɑloʊ/ /ˈfɒləʊ/ v
découler suivre
to be a logical consequence of
suivre
to go or come after in physical space
to go or come after in a sequence
to understand
to keep track of
to carry out in accordance to
to subscribe to see content from an account on a social media platform
suivre se plier à
to live one’s life according to

follow in someone's footsteps v
marcher dans les pas de marcher sur les pas de
follow the same path as someone

follow suit v
emboîter le pas en prendre de la graine
follow an example
fournir
play a card of the same suit

follow-up n
suivi
(medicine) revisiting
action

follower /ˈfɒləʊə(ɹ)/ n
disciple
one who adheres to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another
follower suiveur
internet: social media consumer
poursuivant suivant suiveur

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ adj
favorable
wind blowing in the direction of travel
suivant
next in sequence or time
suivant ci-après
about to be specified

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ n
mouvance
a group of followers

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ preposition
après postérieurement à à la suite de
subsequent to

folly /ˈfɑli/ /ˈfɒli/ n
folie
fanciful building
folie sottise
foolishness

foment /foʊˈmɛnt/ /fəʊˈmɛnt/ /fəˈmɛnt/ v
fomenter
to incite or cause

fomentation /fəʊmənˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌfoʊmənˈteɪʃən/ n
fomentation
encouragement; excitation; instigation
the act of fomenting

fomite /ˈfoʊmaɪt/ /ˈfəʊmʌɪt/ n
fomite vecteur passif
inanimate object capable of transferring infectious agents

fond /fɑnd/ /fɒnd/ v
tenir à épris
be fond of, have affection for

fondle /ˈfɒndl/ v
caresser
to fondle

fondness /ˈfɑndnəs/ /ˈfɒndnəs/ n
affection
the quality of being fond

fondue /fɑnˈdu/ /ˈfɒnduː/ n
fondue
dish

fondue fork n
fourchette à fondue

fonio /ˈfəʊnjəʊ/ n
fonio
Digitaria exilis

font /fɑnt/ /fɒnt/ n
fonts
a receptacle in church for holy water
fonte
typesetting: a grouping of consistently-designed glyphs
police d'écriture
a computer file containing the code used to draw and compose the glyphs

fontanelle n
fontanelle
soft spot on a baby's head

fontange /fɒnˈtɒ̃nʒ/ /fɔnˈtɑnʒ/ n
fontange
a curly headdress

food /fud/ /fuːd/ /fʏːd/ n
aliment nourriture
foodstuff
anything intended to supply energy or nourishment of other forms
nourriture manger alimentation bouffe
any substance consumed by living organisms to sustain life

food additive n
additif alimentaire
non-food substance added to food

food bank n
banque alimentaire
a non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to feed the hungry

food bowl n
gamelle
bowl

food chain n
chaîne alimentaire
feeding relationship between species

food court n
aire de restauration foire alimentaire
common area for dining

food for thought n
matière à penser
information or knowledge that is worthy of contemplation

food literacy n
conscience alimentaire
understanding of the impact of food

food poisoning n
intoxication alimentaire toxi-infection alimentaire
any food-borne disease

food processor n
robot ménager
kitchen appliance

food pyramid n
pyramide alimentaire
pyramidal diagram giving advice for healthy eating

food stamp n
coupon alimentaire
stamp or similar issued to be exchanged for food, or other essential provisions

food truck n
foodtruck
A van that serves hot food to customers

food web /ˈfud wɛb/ /ˈfuːd wɛb/ n
réseau trophique
diagram showing the organisms that eat other organisms in a particular ecosystem

foodie /ˈfuːdi/ n
cuisinomane foodie
person with special interest in food

foodporn n
foodporn
enticing food imagery

foodstuff /ˈfuːdˌstʌf/ n
aliment
material that may be used as food

fool /fuːl/ /fʊu(l)/ n
bouffon fou
jester
fou mat
tarot card
imbécile idiot dinde
person with poor judgement or little intelligence
personnage comique
stock character

fool /fuːl/ /fʊu(l)/ v
tromper duper rouler
to trick; to make a fool of someone

fool around v
faire l'imbécile flâner
to engage in frivolous behaviour; to monkey around (idiomatic)
flâner se la couler douce traînailler
to waste time

fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me proverb
piège-moi une fois, honte sur toi, piège-moi deux fois, honte sur moi qui me trompe une fois, honte à lui; qui me trompe deux fois, honte à moi

fool's cap n
bonnet de bouffon bonnet de fou
cap with bells and tassels

fool's gold n
or des fous
mineral or other substance often mistaken for gold

fool's mate n
mat de l'imbécile mat de l'écolier mat du débutant mat du lion mat du sot
quickest possible checkmate

foolery /ˈfuːləɹi/ n
folie
foolish behaviour or speech.

foolhardy /ˈfulˌhɑɹdi/ /ˈfuːlhɑːdi/ adj
tête brûlée
marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger

foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ adj
idiot stupide sot bête
lacking good sense or judgement; unwise

foolishness /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/ n
bêtise sottise folie
thing or event that is foolish
folie déraison sottise
state of being foolish

foolproof /ˈfuːl ˌpɹuːf/ adj
infaillible
(plan) infallible

foosball /ˈfuːsˌbɔːl/ /ˈfuːzˌbɔːl/ n
baby-foot baby
table soccer

foot /fʊt/ [fɤt] [fɵʔt] [fʉ̞ʔt] [fʊt] [fʊtʰ] [fʊt̚] [fʷʊt̚] n
pied
unit of measure
bottom of anything
projection on equipment
pied patte
part of human body
part of animal’s body

foot /fʊt/ [fɤt] [fɵʔt] [fʉ̞ʔt] [fʊt] [fʊtʰ] [fʊt̚] [fʷʊt̚] v
donner un coup de pied
kick
payer
pay

foot job n
foot job footjob
sexual act stimulated by foot

foot stove n
chaufferette
box

foot-and-mouth disease n
fièvre aphteuse
foot-and-mouth disease

footage /ˈfʊtɪd͡ʒ/ n
métrage métrage cinématographique
amount of film that has been used

football /ˈfʊtboːl/ /ˈfʊtbɑl/ /ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ [ˈfʊʔbɔːl] [ˈfʊʔtbɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔtʰbɔːl] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔːl] [ˈfʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ] n
ballon de foot ballon
ball
football australien
game in Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
football foot soccer
association football
rugby à XIII
game in New South Wales, Queensland

football match /ˈfʊtbɑl mæt͡ʃ/ /ˈfʊtbɔl mæt͡ʃ/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl mæt͡ʃ/ [fʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔbɔːl mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔtbɔɫ mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔtʰbɔːl mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔɫ mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔːl mæt͡ʃ] n
match de football match de foot
a game of football

football tennis n
tennis-ballon
ball sport

footballer /ˈfʊtbɔːlə/ /ˈfʊtbɔːləɹ/ n
footballeur footballeuse
one who plays football

footbath /ˈfʊtbæθ/ /ˈfʊtbɑːθ/ n
bain de pieds
act of washing the feet
pédiluve
small basin or bath designed for washing feet

footbinding n
pieds bandés
binding of women's feet

footbridge n
passerelle
bridge for pedestrians

footer /ˈfʊtə(ɹ)/ n
foot
slang: soccer
pied de page
line of information at the bottom of a page

footer /ˈfʊtə(ɹ)/ v
glander glandouiller
slang: to meddle

foothill n
contrefort piémont
hill at the base of a mountain

foothold /ˈfʊthoʊld/ n
point d'appui
a solid grip with the feet

footlight n
feux de la rampe
stage light

footlocker n
cantine
a rectangular trunk

footman n
laquais valet de pied
male servant

footnote /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ /ˈfʊtˌnəʊt/ n
note de bas de page note en bas de page
comment at the bottom of a printed page

footpath /ˈfʊtˌpæθ/ /ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ/ n
sentier chemin pédestre
path to be used by people walking

footprint /ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/ n
empreinte de pied
the impression of the foot
empreinte écologique
ecological impact of a human activity

footrace n
course à pied

footrest n
repose-pied
a support on which to rest the feet

footsie /ˈfʊtsi/ n
faire du pied
flirting game

footstep /ˈfʊtstɛp/ n
empreinte trace de pas
mark left by a foot
marche
act of taking a step
step, as in a stair
pas
pas bruit de pas
sound of a footstep
pas enjambée
distance of one footstep

footstool /ˈfʊtˌstuːl/ n
repose-pied
a low stool

footwear n
chaussure soulier
item of clothing that is worn on the foot

footwrap n
chaussette russe
a strip of cloth worn around the feet

fop /fɑp/ /fɒp/ n
bellâtre
vain man

foppery n
m'as-tu-vu
dress or actions of a fop

foppish /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/ adj
soigné
like a fop

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fɚ/ conjunction
car parce que
because

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fɚ/ preposition
depuis pendant
over (a period of time)
par estre pour estre
by the standards of
pour
directed at, intended to belong to
supporting
in order to obtain or acquire
because of
pour vers
towards

for God's sake interjection
mon Dieu pour l'amour de Dieu
exclamation of anger, surprise, or impatience

for a change
pour changer
as a departure from the usual

for a song
pour une bouchée de pain pour trois fois rien
very cheaply

for better or worse
pour le meilleur et pour le pire pour le meilleur comme pour le pire
No matter what the future may hold

for ever and ever adv
pour les siècles des siècles
eternally
pour toujours et à jamais
forever

for example
par exemple
as an example

for free
gratuitement
without paying

for fuck's sake
bon Dieu bon sang nom de Dieu putain putain de bordel de merde putain de merde
expressing anger, frustration, subtle annoyance

for good
définitivement pour de bon
forever; permanently

for good measure
faire bonne mesure
in excess of the required minimum

for heaven's sake adv
pour l'amour du ciel

for hours adv
pendant des heures
taking many hours

for life
à vie
for the rest of a person's life

for loop n
boucle for
section of code

for nothing adv
en pure perte pour rien
for no reason

for now
pour l'instant pour le moment
at the moment; until later

for old times' sake
comme au bon vieux temps en mémoire du bon vieux temps

for once
pour une fois
in a rare exception to the rule

for one adv
en ce qui concerne
as one person among other people

for one thing
premièrement pour commencer primo
(to introduce the first item)

for real adj
pour de vrai véridique
genuine, true or natural

for real adv
bien sûr vraiment
truly

for realsies adv
pour de vrai

for rent
à louer
being offered for renting

for sale
à vendre en vente
being offered for purchase

for show
pour la galerie

for starters adv
primo
as an initial point

for sure
assurément pour sûr sans aucun doute
definitely

for that matter
d'ailleurs
as far as that is concerned

for the life of one
même si sa vie en dépendait
if my life depended on it

for the most part adv
en grande partie dans l'ensemble
mostly

for the nonce /nɑn(t)s/ /nɒn(t)s/
pour le moment
for the time being

for the record
pour l'histoire pour mémoire
for the purpose of being recorded

for the sake of
au nom de dans l'intérêt de pour l'amour de
because of

for the time being adv
pour le moment pour l'instant
temporarily; until later

for want of preposition
faute de à défaut de

for what it's worth
pour ce que cela vaut pour ce que ça vaut
considering what limited worth this advice may have

for your information
pour info
used to introduce a rebuttal to the interlocutor's previous statement

forage /ˈfoɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfɑɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈfo̞ɹɪd͡ʒ] n
fourrage
fodder for animals

forage /ˈfoɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfɑɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈfo̞ɹɪd͡ʒ] v
fouiller fourrager
to rummage
fourrager
to rampage through

foraminifer /ˌfɒɹəˈmɪnɪfə/ /ˌfɔɹəˈmɪnəfɚ/ n
foraminifère
aquatic amoeboid protist of the subphylum Foraminifera

foray /ˈfɒɹ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ.æɪ/ n
incursion
incursion

foray /ˈfɒɹ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ.æɪ/ v
fourrager
To pillage; to ravage

forbear /fɔɹˈbɛɚ/ /fɔːˈbɛə/ v
ajourner refréner réfréner
to refrain from proceeding
décliner refuser
to give no heed
garder son sang froid se retenir
to control oneself when provoked
s'abstenir éviter
to keep away from

forbearance /foːˈbeə.ɹən(t)s/ /foːˈbiəɹɘn(t)s/ /fɔɹˈbɛɹ.ən(t)s/ /fɔːˈbɛː.ɹən(t)s/ n
longanimité
restraint under provocation

forbid /fəˈbɪd/ /fɚˈbɪd/ v
interdire nier dénier
to disallow

forbidden /fəˈbɪdn̩/ /fɚˈbɪdn̩/ adj
interdit
not allowed

forbidden fruit n
fruit défendu
the fruit forbidden to Adam

forbidden fruit is the sweetest proverb
le fruit défendu est celui qui a le meilleur goût
forbidden things seem more appealing

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ [fo̞ɹs] n
Force force
science fiction: binding, metaphysical, and ubiquitous power
force
physical quantity
anything that is able to make a big change in person or thing
strength or energy of body or mind
power exerted against will or consent
forces force
group that aims to attack, control, or constrain
pouvoir force
ability to attack, control, or constrain
truc
type of magic trick

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ [fo̞ɹs] v
forcer
to cause to occur, produce through force
forcer contraindre
to compel someone to do something

force field n
champ de force
science fiction

force majeure /-mə-/ /ˌfoɹs mɑˈʒɜɹ/ /ˌfɔːs mæˈʒɜː/ n
force majeure
overwhelming force
force majeure cas fortuit
(law) unavoidable circumstance

force of nature n
force de la nature
a mighty natural force which is beyond human control
a thing or person that exhibits qualities which appear to be beyond outside control

force one's way v
passer en force

force someone's hand v
forcer la main
to bring about a situation

force-feed v
alimenter de force gaver
force a person or animal to ingest food
gaver

forced /fo(ː)ɹst/ /foəst/ /fɔɹst/ /fɔːst/ adj
forcé
obtained forcefully

forced labor n
travail forcé
work which one is compelled to perform

forced laborer n
bagnard forçat galérien
convict sentenced to perform forced labor

forced landing n
atterrissage forcé

forced march n
marche forcée
military march of excessive speed

forced perspective n
perspective forcée
optical illusion in which an object appears of different size or distance

forcefully adv
avec force vigoureusement énergiquement
in a forceful manner

forceps /ˈfoɹsɛps/ /ˈfɔ(ː)ɹsɛps/ /ˈfɔːsəps/ /ˈfɔːsɛps/ n
forceps davier
instrument used in surgery

forcible adj
forcé forçable
able to be forced
impressionnant
having a powerful effect
puissant
having force
violent
done by force

forcibly /ˈfɔːsəbli/ adv
de force
in a forcible manner

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ n
gué
crossing

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ v
passer à gué
to cross a stream

fore and aft adv
longitudinal

fore-and-aft rig n
gréement de goélette
sailing rig

forearm /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/ /ˈfɔːˌɹɑːm/ /ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/ /ˌfɔːˈɹɑːm/ n
avant-bras
part of the arm

forebear /ˈfɔɹˌbɛɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌbɛə/ n
ancêtre
ancestor

foreboding n
mauvais pressentiment
sense of evil to come

forebrain n
cerveau antérieur prosencéphale
part of the brain

forebuy v
avancer
to buy beforehand

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ n
prévision
estimation of future condition
prévision prévision météo prévision météorologique

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ v
prévoir
estimate future conditions

forecastle /ˈfoɹ.kæ.səl/ /ˈfoʊk.səl/ n
gaillard
nautical: raised part of the upper deck at bow

foreclose /ˌfɔɹˈkloʊz/ /ˌfɔːˈkləʊz/ v
saisir
to repossess

foreclosure n
saisie immobilière saisie saisie d'hypothèque
proceeding by a creditor

forecourt n
parvis
open area in front of a building

foredeck n
pont avant
the part of the deck of a ship or boat that lies forward of the mast

foredoom /fɔːˈduːm/ /ˈfɔːduːm/ n
destin fatalité
A doom that is predicted

foredoom /fɔːˈduːm/ /ˈfɔːduːm/ v
condamner à l'avance
To predestine a doom

forefather /ˈfɔɹˌfɑːðɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɑːðə/ n
ancêtre aïeul
ancestor

forefinger /ˈfɔɹˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/ n
index
first finger next to the thumb

forefront /fo(ː)ɹfɹʌnt/ /foəfɹʌnt/ /ˈfɔɹfɹʌnt/ /ˈfɔːfɹʌnt/ n
avant-garde premier plan
forefront

foregoing /ˌfɔː(ɹ)ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ adj
ci-dessus précédent
occurring before or in front of something else

foregone /ˈfɔɹɡɔn/ adj
couru d'avance inévitable prévisible
inevitable, predictable
passé
Bygone
précédent
Previous, former

foregone conclusion n
couru d'avance
predictable or inevitable conclusion

foreground /ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd/ n
premier plan avant-plan
the elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane

forehand /fɔːhænd/ /fɔːɹhænd/ n
coup droit
stroke in racket sports

forehead /ˈfɑɹɪd/ /ˈfɒɹɛd/ /ˈfɒɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹɛd/ /ˈfɔɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹˌhɛd/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ)hɛd/ /ˈfɔːɹɛd/ n
front
part of face above eyebrows

forehold /ˈfɔɹˌhoʊld/ /ˈfɔːhəʊld/ n
cale avant
forward or front part of the hold of a ship

foreign /ˈfɑɹɪn/ /ˈfɒɹən/ /ˈfɒɹɪn/ /ˈfɔɹən/ /ˈfɔɹɪn/ adj
étranger
relating to a different nation
étranger étrangère
located outside one's own country or place
originating from or characteristic of a different country
not characteristic of or naturally taken in by an organism or system

foreign affairs n
affaires étrangères
policy
affaires étrangères ministère des affaires étrangères
department

foreign agent n
agent de l'étranger agente de l'étranger
anyone who actively carries out the interests of a foreign country while located in another host country

foreign body n
corps étranger
unwanted intruding object

foreign country n
étranger pays étranger
country of which one is not a citizen

foreign currency n
monnaie étrangère
currency used in a foreign country

foreign debt n
dette extérieure
aggregate of debt to foreigners
debt owed to foreigners

foreign exchange n
forex marché des changes
exchange of currency from one country for currency from another country

foreign key n
clé étrangère
column referencing another table

foreign language n
langue étrangère
any language other than that spoken by the people of a specific place

foreign minister n
ministre des Affaires étrangères
cabinet official

foreign national n
ressortissant ressortissante

foreign policy n
politique extérieure
government's policy

foreign trade n
commerce extérieur
trade between a country and other countries

foreigner /ˈfɑɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ n
étranger étrangère
person in a foreign land

foreignness /ˈfɔɹən.nəs/ n
extranéité
quality of being, appearing, or being perceived as foreign

foreknow /ˌfɔɹˈnoʊ/ /ˌfɔːˈnəʊ/ v
prévoir
to have foreknowledge of

forelimb n
membre antérieur membre crânial membre thoracique
anterior limb

forelock n
frange
hair that hangs over the forehead
toupet
front part of a mane

foreman /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mən/ n
contremaître chef chef d'équipe
leader of a work crew

foremast n
mât de misaine
foremost mast

foremost /ˈfɔː.məʊst/ adj
principal

forename /ˈfɔɹneɪm/ /ˈfɔːneɪm/ v
prénom nom de baptême
name that precedes the surname

forensic /fəˈɹɛn.sɪk/ /fəˈɹɛn.zɪk/ adj
barreau rhétorique
relating to, or used in debate or argument
juridique légal
relating to, or appropriate for courts of law
légal forensique médicolégal
relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law

forensic medicine n
médecine légale
application of medical science to criminal investigation

forensic science n
criminalistique médecine légale
collection of physical evidence and its subsequent analysis

forepaw /ˈfɔɹpɑ/ /ˈfɔɹpɔ/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ)pɔː/ n
patte avant
paw of an animal's foreleg

foreplay /ˈfɔː(ɹ)pleɪ/ n
préliminaires
foreplay

foresail n
misaine
lowest square sail on foremast

foresee /fɔɹˈsi/ /fɔːˈsiː/ v
prévoir anticiper
to anticipate

foreseeable adj
prévisible
able to be foreseen or anticipated

foreshadow /fɔːɹˈʃædoʊ/ /fɔːˈʃadəʊ/ v
augurer présager
To presage, or suggest something in advance

foreshadowing n
augure présage
literary device

foreshortening n
raccourci
art technique

foresight /ˈfo(ː)ɹsaɪt/ /ˈfoəsaɪt/ /ˈfɔɹsaɪt/ /ˈfɔːsaɪt/ n
prévoyance clairvoyance prescience
ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future

foreskin /ˈfo(ː)ɹskɪn/ /ˈfoəskɪn/ /ˈfɔɹskɪn/ /ˈfɔːskɪn/ n
prépuce
fold of skin covering the head of the penis

forest /fɔɹst/ /ˈfɑɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪst/ n
forêt bois brousse bosquet sylve
dense collection of trees

forest fire n
feu de forêt FdF
fire

forest fruits n
fruits des bois fruits rouges petits fruits

forest ranger n
garde forestier

forest star n
caca poule cicrite gros lingue liane de Kisanji lingue lingue café
Mussaenda arcuata

forestage n
avant-scène
the part of a theatre stage in front of the closed curtain

forestall /fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl/ v
anticiper
to anticipate
empêcher prévenir
to prevent

forested adj
forestier sylvestre
covered in forest

forester n
forestière forestier sylviculteur sylvicultrice
person practicing forestry

forestry /ˈfɑɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ n
administration forestière
sylviculture
science of planting and growing trees

foretaste n
avant-goût
taste taken in advance

foretell /fɔɹˈtɛl/ [foː.ˈteɫ] [fɔɹ.ˈtɛɫ] [fɔː.ˈtɛɫ] v
prédire
to predict the future

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ [fɔɹˈɛvɚ] [fəˈɹɛvɚ] [fɚˈɛvɚ] adv
pour toujours à jamais
for all time, for all eternity; for an infinite amount of time

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ [fɔɹˈɛvɚ] [fəˈɹɛvɚ] [fɚˈɛvɚ] n
toujours éternellement

forevermore /fɔːɹˈɛv.ɚ.mɔːɹ/ /fəˈɹɛv.ə.mɔː/ adv
pour toujours à jamais
at any or all times in the future; forever

forewarn v
précautionner
to warn in advance

forewarned is forearmed proverb
un homme averti en vaut deux
proverb

foreword /ˈfɔɹwɚd/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd/ /ˈfɔːwɜːd/ n
avant-propos
an introductory section

forex /ˈfɔɹˌɛks/ n
forex
short for foreign exchange

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ n
gage
Something deposited and redeemable

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ v
abandonner déclarer forfait
to give up in defeat
démériter perdre
to suffer the loss

forgather /fəˈɡaðə/ /fɚˈɡæðɚ/ v
se réunir
To assemble or gather together in one place

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ n
forge
workshop
furnace or hearth

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ v
falsifier contrefaire
to create a forgery of
forger
to shape a metal

forged /fɔːd͡ʒd/ /fɔːɹdʒd/ adj
falsifié
fake (as documents)

forger n
faussaire
person who creates forgeries, falsifies documents with intent to defraud; counterfeiter
forgeron forgeronne
person who forges metals

forgery /ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.d͡ʒəɹ.ɪ/ n
contrefaçon falsification faux invention

forget /fɔɹˈɡɛt/ /fɔːˈɡɛt/ /fəˈɡɛt/ /fɚˈɡɛt/ v
oublier
to lose remembrance of
to cease remembering
to unintentionally not do
to leave behind

forget it v
de rien
reply to an expression of gratitude
laisser faire
I don't want to continue with this conversation
laissez tomber
It doesn't matter
oublier pas question
absolutely not

forget-me-not /fəˈɡɛt.miːˌnɒt/ /fɚˈɡɛt.miˌnɑt/ n
myosotis ne-m'oubliez-pas
plant of the genus Myosotis

forgetful adj
oublieux
liable to forget

forgettable adj
oubliable
easily forgotten

forgetter n
oubliant
one who forgets

forgivable adj
pardonnable véniel excusable
able to be forgiven

forgive /fɔː(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fɚˈɡɪv/ v
pardonner
transitive, to pardon

forgiveness /fəˈɡɪvnəs/ /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/ n
pardon
the action of forgiving

forgiving adj
indulgent indulgente
inclined to forgive

forgo /fɔɹˈɡoʊ/ /fɔːˈɡəʊ/ v
renoncer se passer de
to do without

forgotten /fəˈɡɒt.n̩/ /fəˈɡʌt.n̩/ /fɚˈɡɑt.n̩/ /fɚˈɡʌt.n̩/ adj
oublié
of which knowledge has been lost, which is no longer remembered

fork /foɹk/ /fɔ(ː)ɹk/ /fɔːk/ [fo̞ɹk] n
bifurcation fourche
intersection
point where a waterway splits
duplication de processus fork
computer science: splitting of a process
fork
computer science: copying and separately developing a project
fourche fourchette
pronged tool
bicycle or motorcycle fork
fourchette
chess: simultaneous attack
fourchette fourche
eating utensil

fork bomb n
fork bomb
Program to produce a denial of service with forks

fork hoe /ˈfɔɹk ˌhoʊ/ /ˈfɔːk ˌhəʊ/ n
bigos
hoe with two or more tines

fork in the road n
bifurcation embranchement
junction in which one road becomes two divergent roads

forkful n
fourchetée fourchettée
amount a fork will hold

forklift n
chariot élévateur élévateur
small industrial vehicle

forklift operator n
cariste
person who operates a forklift

forlorn /fɔɹˈlɔɹn/ /fɔːˈlɔːn/ /fəˈlɔːn/ /fɚˈlɔɹn/ adj
abandonné perdu
abandoned, deserted, left behind
désespéré
unlikely to succeed
misérable
miserable

forlorn hope /fɔɹˌlɔɹn ˈhoʊp/ /fɔː-/ /fəˌlɔːn ˈhəʊp/ n
enfants perdus
small troop of soldiers picked to make an advance attack, or the first attack

form /foɹm/ /fɔ(ː)ɹm/ /fɔːm/ [fo̞ɹm] n
forme
shape or visible structure
formulaire
document to be filled in

form /foɹm/ /fɔ(ː)ɹm/ /fɔːm/ [fo̞ɹm] v
former
to give shape
(linguistics) to create a word
to constitute, to compose
se former
(intransitive) to take shape

form of government n
régime politique
system

formal /ˈfɔɹməl/ /ˈfɔːməl/ adj
formel
relating to the form or structure of something
mathematics, logic: relating to mere manipulations of symbols
formel soutenu
being in accord with established forms
officiel formel
official

formal language n
langage formel
set of finite strings

formaldehyde /fɔː(ɹ)ˈmældɪhaɪd/ n
formaldéhyde
organic compound

formalin n
formol
a solution of formaldehyde in water

formalism /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪzm̩/ /ˈfɔːməlɪz(ə)m/ n
formalisme
strict adherence to a given form of conduct, practice, etc.

formalist /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪst/ adj
formaliste
of or pertaining to formalism

formalist /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪst/ n
formaliste
overly formal person

formality n
formalité
The state of being formal
specific requirement

formally /ˈfoː.mə.li/ /ˈfɔɹ.mə.li/ /ˈfɔː.mə.li/ /ˈfɔːm.li/ adv
formellement
in a formal manner

formant /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mənt/ n
formant
band of frequencies

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ n
format
form of presentation
layout of a document
computing: file type

formatting /ˈfɔɹmætiŋ/ n
mise en page
The style of a document's format

former /ˈfɔɹmɚ/ /ˈfɔːmə/ adj
ancien précédent
previous
celui-là premier
first of aforementioned two items

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia pn
ARYM ancienne République yougoslave de Macédoine ex-République yougoslave de Macédoine
provisional designation of the Republic of North Macedonia

formerly /ˈfɔɹmɚli/ /ˈfɔːməli/ /ˈfɔːmərli/ adv
anciennement auparavant autrefois
at some time in the past

formic acid n
acide formique
methanoic acid

formidable /fɔːɹˈmɪdəbəl/ /fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/ /fəˈmɪdəbəl/ /ˈfɔːɹmɪdəbəl/ adj
formidable
causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality

formless /ˈfɔːmləs/ adj
informe sans forme
without form

formula /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ n
aliment lacté pour nourrissons lait maternisé préparation pour nourrissons
drink given to babies
formule
in chemistry
in mathematics

formulate /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/ v
formuler
to reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression

formulation n
formulation
act, process, or result of formulating or reducing to a formula

formwise adv
sur la forme

formwork n
coffrage banche
used in construction

formworker n
coffreur

formyl n
formyle
-CHO

formylium n
formylium

fornicate /ˈfɔɹ.nɪ.kət/ /ˈfɔɹ.nɪˌkeɪt/ /ˈfɔː.nɪ.kət/ /ˈfɔː.nɪˌkeɪt/ v
forniquer
to engage in fornication

fornication /ˌfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
fornication
sexual intercourse considered illicit

fornicator /fɔː(ɹ).nɪ.keɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
fornicateur fornicatrice forniqueur
unmarried person who engages in sexual intercourse

forsake /fɔɹˈseɪk/ /fɔːˈseɪk/ /fə-/ v
abandonner renoncer
to abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce (someone or something)

forsaken /fɔɹˈseɪkən/ adj
abandonné esseulé
abandoned

forsterite n
forstérite
a magnesium-rich olivine mineral

forswear /fɔː(ɹ)ˈswɛə(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)ˈswɛə(ɹ)/ v
abjurer démentir nier
to renounce or deny something, especially under oath
parjurer
to commit perjury

fort /fo(ː)ɹt/ /foət/ /fɔɹt/ /fɔːt/ n
fort
fortified defensive structure stationed with troops

forthcoming /fɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/ /fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/ adj
prochain
approaching or about to take place

forthwith /-ˈwɪθ/ /fɔɹθˈwɪθ/ /fɔːθˈwɪð/ /ˈfɔɹθˌwɪθ/ adv
aussitôt de ce pas séance tenante
without delay

forties n
années 40 années quarante
the decade of the 1840s, 1940s etc

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ adj
quarantième
ordinal form of forty

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ n
quarantième
person or thing
one of forty equal parts

fortification /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
fortification renforcement
that which fortifies
the act of fortifying

fortified wine n
vin muté
wine with distilled beverage added

fortify /ˈfɔɹtəˌfaɪ/ /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/ [-ɾə-] v
fortifier
to increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.); to put (it or them) in a defensive position
renforcer
to give power, strength, or vigour to (oneself or someone, or to something)
supplémenter
to increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding ingredients

fortifying n
fortifiant

fortissimo adv
fortissimo
very loud

fortitude /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/ n
fortitude
mental or emotional strength

fortnight /ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/ /ˈfɔɹt.nɪt/ /ˈfɔːt.naɪt/ n
quinzaine deux semaines quinze jours
period of two weeks

fortnightly adj
bimensuel
occurring once in a fortnight

fortnightly adv
bimensuellement
once in a fortnight

fortnightly n
bimensuel quinzomadaire
a publication issued fortnightly; a bi-weekly

fortochka /ˈfɔːtət͡ʃkə/ n
vasistas
small ventilation window spanning the frame of a window

fortress /ˈfoɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfoɹ.tɹɪs/ /ˈfɔ(ː)ɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfɔː.tɹəs/ n
forteresse
fortified place

fortuitous /-.ə.-/ /-tjʉː.ɘ.tɘs/ /-ɾəs/ /foɹˈtu.ɪ.ɾɪs/ /foɹˈt͡ʃu.ɪ.ɾɪs/ /foːˈt͡ʃʉː.ɘ.tɘs/ /fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs/ /fɔːˈt͡ʃuː.ɪ.təs/ /fɘˈt͡ʃʉː.ɘ.tɘs/ adj
fortuit fortuite
happening by chance, not necessarily a lucky one

fortuitously adv
fortuitement
in a fortuitous manner; in a manner of happening by chance; coincidentally; accidentally
heureusement
in a fortuitous manner; in a manner of happening by a lucky chance; luckily; fortunately

fortuity n
hasard
fortuitous event
state of being fortuitous

fortunately /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃənɪtli/ adv
heureusement
in a fortunate manner
heureusement par bonheur par chance
it is fortunate that

fortune /-t͡ʃən/ /ˈfoɹt͡ʃun/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃuːn/ n
bonne chance
good luck
destin
destiny
fortune
lots of riches
magot pactole
a large amount of money

fortune cookie n
biscuit chinois biscuit porte-bonheur
snack

fortune favors the bold proverb
la fortune sourit aux audacieux
luck favors the adventurous

fortune-teller /-t͡ʃən ˈtɛlɚ/ /ˈfoɹt͡ʃun ˈtɛlɚ/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃuːn ˈtɛlə/ n
diseur de bonne aventure diseuse de bonne aventure
person who professes to predict the future in return for money

fortune-telling n
bonne aventure
fortunetelling, predicting one's future

forty /fɔːtiː/ /ˈfɔɹti/ [ˈfɑɹɾij] [ˈfɔɹɾi] numeral
quarante
the cardinal number occurring after thirty-nine

forty-eight numeral
quarante-huit
48

forty-first adj
quarante-premier
41st

forty-five /ˌfɔɹtiˈfaɪv/ /ˌfɔːtiˈfaɪv/ numeral
quarante-cinq
45

forty-four numeral
quarante-quatre
44

forty-nine numeral
quarante-neuf
49

forty-ninth parallel n
49e parallèle

forty-one numeral
quarante-et-un
41

forty-seven numeral
quarante-sept
47

forty-seventh adj
quarante-septième
47th

forty-seventh n
quarante-septième
1/47

forty-six numeral
quarante-six
46

forty-three numeral
quarante-trois
43

forty-two numeral
quarante-deux
Cardinal number

fortysomething n
quadragénaire
A person between 40 and 49 years in age

forum /ˈfoːɹəm/ /ˈfɔɹəm/ /ˈfɔːɹəm/ n
forum
Internet message board
form of discussion
gathering for the purpose of discussion
place for discussion

forum selection clause n
accord d'élection de for clause attributive de compétence convention attributive de compétence convention attributive de juridiction
contractual clause for the place of legal dispute

forumer n
forumeur forumeuse

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊ.wɚd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔɹɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ adj
avant
at the front
cavalier osé
without customary restraint

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊ.wɚd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔɹɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ adv
en avant aller en avant avancer
at, near or towards the front of something
à partir d'[[aujourd'hui]] à partir de
into the future

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊ.wɚd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔɹɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ n
attaquant attaquante
player nearest to the opposing soccer team

forward compatibility n
compatibilité ascendante
compatibility with future systems

forward roll n
roulade
movement

fossa /ˈfuː.sə/ /ˈfɑ.sə/ /ˈfɒ.sə/ /ˈfɔ.sə/ /ˈfʊ.sə/ n
fossa
Cryptoprocta ferox

fossil /ˈfɑsl̩/ /ˈfɒsl̩/ n
fossile
The mineralized remains of an animal or plant
anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated
a fossilized term

fossil fuel n
combustible fossile énergie fossile
fuel

fossiliferous adj
fossilifère
containing fossils

fossilization n
fossilisation
the process of becoming fixed
the process of conversion into a fossil

fossilize /ˈfɒs.ɪl.aɪz/ /ˈfɒsl̩aɪz/ v
fossiliser
to make into fossil

fossilized adj
fossilisé
in a state of fossilisation

fossorial adj
fouisseur fouisseuse
of, pertaining to, or adapted for digging or burrowing

fossorial n
fouisseur
digging animal

foster /ˈfɑstɚ/ /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ adj
adoptif
receiving such care
related by such care
adoptif adoptant
providing parental care to unrelated children

foster /ˈfɑstɚ/ /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ v
adopter élever
to nurture or bring up offspring; or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child
cultiver
to cultivate and grow something

foster care n
accueil familial
system by which a child is cared for

foster child n
enfant adoptif
child in foster care

foster family n
famille d'accueil
family having at least one foster child

foster father n
père adoptif
an adult male who cares for a foster child

foster mother n
mère adoptive
an adult female who cares for a foster child

foster parent n
parent adoptif
adult who cares for a child who has been placed in foster care

fosterage n
fosterage
being a foster child

fostering n
encourager quelqu'un
Encouragement; aiding the development of something
éduquer quelqu'un
Raising someone to be an accepted member of the community

fougasse n
fougasse
old-fashioned type of land mine

foul /faʊl/ adj
indécent
scurrilous; obscene or profane; abusive
répugnant
repulsive; disgusting; repugnant
souillé
covered with, or containing, extraneous matter

foul /faʊl/ n
faute
offence in sports

foul language n
langage grossier
profane words

foul play n
coup tordu mauvais coup
unfair, unethical, or criminal behavior
faute infraction
violation of rules

foul wind n
vent défavorable
wind against traveled direction

foul-mouthed adj
mal embouché
of a user of bad language

found /faʊnd/ v
fonder
to start an organization
to begin building

found art n
art trouvé
art consisting of found objects

foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ [faʊ̯nˈdeɪ̯ʃn̩] n
fond de teint
cosmetic cream
fondation
endowed institution or charity
act of founding
legacy constituting a permanent fund of charitable institution
fondation fondations
lowest and supporting part or member of a wall
fondement fondation
that upon which anything is founded

foundation stone n
première pierre
stone laid during construction

founded /ˈfaʊndɪd/ adj
fondé
having a basis

founder /ˈfaʊn.də/ /ˈfaʊn.dɚ/ n
fondateur fondatrice
one who founds, establishes, and erects; one who lays a foundation; an author
fondeur
worker in charge of the blast furnace and smelting

founder /ˈfaʊn.də/ /ˈfaʊn.dɚ/ v
couler sombrer
to sink
échouer
to fail

founder effect n
effet fondateur
lessening of genetic variation when the entire population descends from a small number of founders

founding /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/ adj
fondateur
who or that founds or founded

founding /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/ n
fondation création
establishment of something

founding father n
père fondateur
man who founded something

founding member n
membre fondateur
member of an organization that was involved in the organization's foundation

founding mother /ˌfaʊndɪŋ ˈmʌðə/ /ˌfaʊndɪŋ ˈmʌðɚ/ n
mère fondatrice
woman who founded something

foundling n
enfant trouvé
abandoned child, left by its parent

foundling wheel n
tour d'abandon
revolving crib

foundry /ˈfaʊn.dɹi/ n
fonderie
facility that melts metals

fount n
fontaine source
something from which water flows
origine source
metaphorical source

fountain /ˈfaʊn.tn̩/ [ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩] n
fontaine
structure from which a fountain issues
fontaine jet d'eau
artificial water feature

fountain of youth n
fontaine de jouvence
anything reputed to have the power to restore health and vitality

fountain pen n
stylo-plume stylo à plume
pen containing a reservoir of ink

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foʊ/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ n
quatre
digit or figure 4

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foʊ/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ numeral
quatre
the cardinal number 4

four hundred /ˈfoʊɹ ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfɔː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfɔː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ /ˈfɔːɹ ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
quatre cents
cardinal number 400

four o'clock n
quatre heures
the start of the fifth hour

four of a kind n
carré
four cards of the same rank

four thousand numeral
quatre mille
4,000

four-dimensional adj
à quatre dimensions
of the four dimensions of space-time

four-eyes n
binoclard binoclarde bésiclard bésiclarde
(derogatory) person who wears spectacles

four-four time n
mesure à quatre-quatre
four-four time

four-leaf clover /ˈfɔɹˈliːfˈkloʊ.vɚ/ n
trèfle à quatre feuilles
clover with four leaves

four-poster n
lit à baldaquin
four-poster bed

four-stroke engine n
moteur à quatre temps cycle à quatre temps
four-stroke engine

four-vector n
quadrivecteur
vector in four-dimensional vector space

four-wheel drive n
tout-terrain
vehicle

fourfold v
quadrupler

fourhorn sculpin n
chaboisseau quadricorne chaboisseau à quatre cornes
a species of fish

fourscore /ˈfɔɹskɔɹ/ /ˈfɔːskɔː/ numeral
huitante quatre-vingts
4×20

foursome n
quadrille quatuor
group of four

fourteen /ˈfɔɹ.tin/ /ˈfɔː.tiːn/ /ˌfɔɹtˈtin/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːn/ numeral
quatorze
cardinal number

fourteenth /ˌfɔɹˈtiːnθ/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːnθ/ adj
quatorzième
ordinal form of the number fourteen

fourteenth /ˌfɔɹˈtiːnθ/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːnθ/ n
quatorzième
one of fourteen equal parts of a whole
something in the fourteenth position

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ adj
quatrième quatre
ordinal form of the number four

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ n
quarte
musical interval spanning four degrees of the diatonic scale
quatrième
person or thing in the fourth position

fourth cousin n
cousin quatriéme cousine quatriéme
fourth cousin

fourth dimension n
quatrième dimension
translations

fourth estate n
quatrième pouvoir
press

fourth grade n
CM1

fourth official n
juge
soccer official

fourth person n
quatrième personne
person distinct from first, second, and third persons

fourth wall n
quatrième mur
boundary between fiction and audience

fourthly adv
quatrièmement
in the fourth place

foveal /ˈfəʊvɪəl/ adj
fovéal
of or pertaining to the fovea

fowl /faʊl/ n
volaille
bird of the order Galliformes
birds which are hunted or kept for food

fowler /ˈfaʊlə(ɹ)/ n
oiseleur
a hunter of wildfowl

fox /fɑks/ /fɒks/ n
bombe
attractive woman
renard
fox fur
any of the species in the tribe Vulpini
renard goupil renard commun renard roux
Vulpes
retors roublard renard
cunning person

fox /fɑks/ /fɒks/ v
aigrir
To make sour, as beer, by causing it to ferment
piéger se jouer de
to trick
ruser
to act slyly
troubler
to confuse

fox cub n
renardeau
young fox

fox moth n
Bombyx de la ronce anneau du diable polyphage
Macrothylacia rubi

fox terrier n
fox-terrier
dog breeds

foxglove n
digitale
plant of the genus Digitalis

foxhole n
renardière
fox's burrow
tranchée trou de tirailleur
small pit dug into the ground as a shelter

foxhunt n
chasse au renard
a hunt for foxes

foxie n
fox-terrier
fox terrier

foxtail n
queue de renard
tail of a fox
vulpin
foxtail grass

foxy /ˈfɑksi/ /ˈfɒksi/ adj
foxé
(of wine)
roux
(of a person) red-haired

foyer /fɔɪˈeɪ/ /ˈfoɪ.ə/ /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɪ.ɝ/ n
foyer
lobby, corridor, or waiting room

frabjous /ˈfɹæbd͡ʒəs/ adj
frabieux
fabulous, joyous

fracas /fɹəˈkɑː/ /fɹəˈkɑːz/ /ˈfɹeɪkəs/ /ˈfɹækɑː/ /ˈfɹækɑːz/ /ˈfɹækəs/ n
bagarre
a noisy disorderly quarrel

fractal /ˈfɹæk.təl/ adj
fractal
having the form of a fractal

fractal /ˈfɹæk.təl/ n
fractale fractal
self-similar geometric figure

fraction /ˈfɹæk.ʃən/ n
fraction
arithmetic: ratio
part of a whole

fraction bar n
barre de fraction
line separating numerator from denominator

fractional /ˈfɹæk.ʃən.əl/ adj
fractionnaire fractionnel
pertaining to a fraction

fractional calculus n
analyse fractionnaire
branch of analysis

fractious /ˈfɹæk.ʃəs/ adj
hargneux
irritable, argumentative, quarrelsome

fractography n
fractographie

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tjə/ /ˈfɹæk.t͡ʃə/ n
fracture
act of breaking, or something broken

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tjə/ /ˈfɹæk.t͡ʃə/ v
fracturer
break

frag /fɹæɡ/ n
frag kill
A successful kill in a deathmatch game

frag /fɹæɡ/ v
tuer
to kill (another player) in a deathmatch computer game

fragile /ˈfɹædʒaɪl/ /ˈfɹæd͡ʒəl/ adj
fragile
easily broken or destroyed

fragile X syndrome n
syndrome du X fragile
syndrome

fragilely /ˈfɹædʒ.aɪl.li/ /ˈfɹæd͡ʒ.ə.li/ /ˈfɹæd͡ʒ.əl.li/ adv
fragilement
in a fragile manner

fragility /fɹəˈd͡ʒɪlɪti/ n
fragilité
condition or quality of being fragile

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ /ˈfɹæɡmɛnt/ n
fragment
portion or segment of an object

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ /ˈfɹæɡmɛnt/ v
fragmenter
to break apart
to cause to be broken into pieces

fragmentation n
fragmentation
the breaking up and dispersal of a file into non-contiguous areas of a disk
act of fragmenting or something fragmented; disintegration
process by which fragments of an exploding bomb scatter.
the breaking up of a data packet when larger than the transmission unit of a network

fragrance /ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/ n
parfum fragrance
pleasant smell or odour

fragrant /ˈfɹeɪ.ɡɹənt/ adj
odorant aromatique
sweet-smelling

frail /fɹeɪl/ adj
fragile
liable to fall from virtue
fragile frêle

frailty /ˈfɹeɪ(ə)lti/ n
fragilité
condition of being frail

frame /fɹeɪm/ n
cadre
rigid, generally rectangular mounting
cadre armature ossature
structural elements of a building or other constructed object
frame manche
complete game of snooker
image
division of a second
piece of photographic film containing an image
ossature
structure of a person's body
trame cadre
chunk of data

frame /fɹeɪm/ v
encadrer
add a decorative border to a picture
position visually within a fixed boundary

frame of reference n
référentiel repère
physics: set of axes

frame per second n
image par seconde
put together the structural elements

frame rate n
fréquence d’images
measurement of how quickly an imaging device can produce frames

frameset n
jeu de cadres
set of frames that constitute the layout of a webpage

framework /ˈfɹeɪm.wɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/ /ˈfɹæɪm.wɜːk/ n
cadre carcasse charpente
structure
a basic conceptual structure

framework directive n
directive-cadre
framework directive

framily n
famie
A group of friends who are close like a family

franc /fɹæŋk/ n
franc
former currency of France and Belgium
any of several units of currency

franchise /ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/ n
concession
right or privilege officially granted by a government
droit de vote
right to vote at a public election
franchise
authorization granted by a company to sell or distribute its goods or services in a certain area
collection of fictional works

francium /ˈfɹansɪəm/ /ˈfɹænsi.əm/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪəm/ n
francium
chemical element

francolin /ˈfɹæŋkəlɪn/ n
francolin
partridge

frangible /ˈfɹæn(d)ʒɪb(ə)l/ /ˈfɹænd͡ʒəbəl/ adj
frangible
able to be broken

frangipani /ˌfrænd͡ʒɪˈpænɪ/ /ˌfrænd͡ʒɪˈpɑːnɪ/ n
frangipanier
any of several tropical American shrubs and trees of the genus Plumeria

frank /fɹeɪŋk/ /fɹæŋk/ adj
franc
bluntly honest

frankincense /ˈfɹæŋkənˌsɛns/ n
encens
frankincense, olibanum

frankly /ˈfɹæŋkli/ adv
franchement
in a frank, open or (too) honest manner

frankness /ˈfɹæŋknɛs/ n
franchise
frankness

frantic /ˈfɹæntɪk/ adj
frénétique paniqué éperdu
In a state of panic, worry, frenzy or rush

frantically /ˈfɹæn.tɪk.li/ adv
frénétiquement éperdument
in a frantic manner

frappuccino n
frappuccino

frass /fɹæs/ n
vermoulure
sawdust from insect boring

fraternal /fɹəˈtɝnəl/ adj
fraternel
of or pertaining brothers

fraternally adv
fraternellement
in a fraternal manner

fraternity /fɹəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəti/ n
fraternité
group of people associated for a common purpose

fraternization n
fraternisation
act of fraternizing

fraternize /ˈfɹætənɑɪz/ /ˈfɹætɚnɑɪz/ v
fraterniser
to associate as friends with an enemy
to associate with others in a brotherly manner

fratricidal adj
fratricide
of or pertaining to fratricide

fratricide n
fratricide
killing of one's sibling
person who commits fratricide

fraud /fɹɑd/ /fɹɔd/ /fɹɔːd/ n
fraude
an act of deception
fraudeur imposteur charlatan
one who performs fraud

fraudster /ˈfɹɑdstɚ/ /ˈfɹɔdstɚ/ /ˈfɹɔːdstə/ n
fraudeur
a person who practices fraud

fraudulence /ˈfɹɔ.d͡ʒə.ləns/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.l(ə)ns/ n
fraude
condition of being fraudulent

fraudulent /ˈfɹɑ.d͡ʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɑd͡ʒ.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔ.d͡ʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.djə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.dʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.dʒʊ.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔːdʒ.lənt/ adj
frauduleux
dishonest; based on fraud or deception
false; phony

fraught /fɹɑt/ /fɹɔt/ /fɹɔːt/ adj
chargé
laden
plein chargé rempli
charged or accompanied with
tendu stressant
distressed

fray /fɹeɪ/ n
bagarre combat
noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; loud quarrel

fray /fɹeɪ/ v
effilocher
to rub or wear away (something); to cause (something made of strands twisted or woven together, such as cloth or rope) to unravel through friction
user
of a person’s mental strength, etc.: to become exhausted or worn out

frazil /-zɪl/ /ˈfreɪzəl/ /ˈfræzəl/ n
frazil
a collection of stray ice crystals that form in fast-moving water

freak /fɹiːk/ n
anormal monstre phénomène
oddball, especially in physiology
caprice
sudden causeless change or turn of the mind
déforme
person whose physique has grown far beyond the normal limits of muscular development
mordu fana fanatique fou
person who has an obsession or extreme knowledge of something
original
nonconformist, especially in appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or business practices

freak out v
faire flipper faire paniquer
scare someone
flipper paniquer s'affoler disjoncter
react with anger or fear

freak show n
freak show
freak show

freckle /ˈfɹɛkəl/ n
tache de rousseur
small pigmentation spot on the skin

freckled duck /ˌfɹɛkəld ˈdʌk/ n
stictonette tachetée
Stictonetta naevosa

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] adj
libre
mathematics: unconstrained
libre disponible
not in use
libre gratuit
not imprisoned
software: with very few limitations on distribution or improvement
unconstrained
without obligations
unobstructed
sans libre
without

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] adv
gratis gratuitement gratos
without needing to pay

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] v
libérer affranchir dégager
to make free, set at liberty

free as a bird adj
libre comme l'air
completely free

free climbing n
escalade libre
rock climbing without aid

free electron n
électron libre

free enterprise n
libre entreprise
economic system

free indirect speech n
discours indirect libre
indirect speech imitating direct speech

free kick n
coup franc
kick played without interference of opposition

free market /ˈfɹi ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˌfɹi ˈmɑɹkət/ n
libre marché
competitive market where buyers and sellers can operate without restrictions

free morpheme n
morphème libre
type of morpheme

free of charge adj
gratuit gratis
not requiring any payment - adjective

free period n
heure de libre fourche trou
a school period in which a student has free time, i.e., is not enrolled in a class

free port n
port franc
port with relaxed customs

free radical n
radical libre
molecule, ion, or atom with an unpaired electron

free rein n
carte blanche champ libre
the absence of constraints

free rider n
passager clandestin
(economics) one who obtains benefit from a public good without paying for it directly

free runner n
traceur traceuse yamakasi
a person who participates in free running

free running n
parkour
activity of combining parkour with gymnastics

free software n
logiciel libre
software that can be freely copied and modified

free speech /fɹiː ˈspiːtʃ/ n
liberté d'expression
right to express an opinion in public

free spirit n
électron libre
nonconformist

free state n
état libre
political entity whose political status is less than that of a fully sovereign nation-state

free time n
temps libre loisir
time when one is not working

free trade /ˈfɹi ˈtreɪd/ /ˌfɹi ˈtreɪd/ n
libre-échange
trade free from government interference

free trade area n
zone de libre-échange
region of unrestricted trade

free trader n
libre-échangiste

free variable n
variable libre
variable that is not bound to a storage location

free verse n
vers libre
poetic form

free will n
libre arbitre
ability to choose one's actions

free world n
monde libre
collectively, all the countries that have democratic or capitalistic governments, as opposed to dictatorships or communist states

free zone n
zone franche
duty-free area

free-diver n
apnéiste

free-diving n
apnée
any of various aquatic disciplines

free-for-all /ˈfɹiːfəɹɔːl/ /ˈfɹiːfɚɔːl/ n
chacun pour soi foire d'empoigne pagaille
chaos

freebie /ˈfɹiːbi/ n
bonus
something which is free

freedman n
affranchi
man who has been released from slavery

freedom /ˈfɹidəm/ /ˈfɹiːdəm/ n
liberté
state of not being imprisoned or enslaved
lack of a specific constraint

freedom fighter n
combattant de la liberté combattant pour la liberté combattante de la liberté
fighter

freedom of assembly /ˈfɹiːdəm əv əˈsɛmbli/ n
liberté de réunion
right of citizens to freely congregate or assemble

freedom of association n
liberté d'association
right

freedom of conscience n
liberté de conscience

freedom of contract /fɹiː.dəm.əv.kɒn.tɹækt/ n
liberté contractuelle
freedom of individuals to bargain among themselves

freedom of establishment n
liberté d'établissement

freedom of expression n
liberté d'expression
right to express an opinion in public

freedom of movement /fɹiː.dəm.əv.muːv.mənt/ n
liberté de circulation liberté de mouvement libre circulation
the right of a citizen to travel within a state, and to leave and return to that state

freedom of panorama n
liberté de panorama
provision in copyright law

freedom of religion /ˈfɹiː.dəm əv ɹɪˈlɪ.dʒən/ n
liberté de culte liberté de religion
the right to hold any religious beliefs

freedom of the press /ˈfɹiː.dəm əv ðə ˈpɹɛs/ n
liberté de la presse
right of media to disseminate ideas and opinions

freedom of thought n
liberté de pensée

freedom to roam n
droit d'accès à la nature
right to access public or privately owned land

freedwoman n
affranchie
woman who has been released from slavery

freefall /ˈfɹiːˌfɔːl/ n
chute libre
being affected only by gravity
falling through atmosphere without additional drag devices

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ adj
indépendant à la pige
Of, or relating to a freelance

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ n
mercenaire
medieval mercenary
pigiste freelance
one who sells their services to clients with short-term contracts

freelancer /ˈfɹiːlænsə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːnsə(ɹ)/ n
travailleur indépendant
who freelances

freeloader /ˈfɹiloʊdɚ/ /ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/ n
resquilleur resquilleuse
one who does not contribute or pay appropriately

freely /ˈfɹili/ /ˈfɹiːli/ adv
librement
in a free manner

freemasonry n
franc-maçonnerie
fellowship and sympathy

freemium n
freemium

freesia /ˈfɹi.ʒə/ n
freesia
plant

freestyle /ˈfɹiːˌstaɪl/ n
freestyle
form of rapping
nage libre
front crawl
swimming event

freestyle wrestling n
lutte libre

freethinker n
libre-penseur libre-penseuse
person who has formed his or her opinions using reason and rational enquiry

freethinking n
libre-pensée
free thought

freeware n
gratuiciel
free of charge software

freewheel n
roue libre
device

freewheelingly adv
en roue libre
in a freewheeling manner

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ n
gel
(finance)
halt of regular operation
on salary
gel plantage
(computing) state when the system ceases to respond to inputs
grands froids
period of cold

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ v
congeler geler
to lower something's temperature to freezing point
to become motionless
figer
of machines and software: to come to a sudden halt
to cause to become motionless
geler
to be affected by cold
to prevent movement of someone's financial assets
geler congeler
of temperature, to drop below zero
geler glacer congeler
to become solid due to low temperature
refroidir
to cause loss of animation or life in, from lack of heat
se refroidir
to lose or cause to lose warmth of feeling

freeze up v
se figer
computing

freeze-dry v
cryodessécher lyophiliser
to cause to sublimate from frozen state

freeze-up n
gel
water freeze-up season

freezer /fɹiːzə/ n
congélateur
part of a refrigerator
congélateur congélo
stand-alone appliance

freezer burn n
brûlure de congélation
desiccation caused by being kept in a freezer too long

freezing /ˈfɹiːz.ɪŋ/ adj
polaire
very cold

freezing /ˈfɹiːz.ɪŋ/ n
anesthésie
the action of numbing with anesthetics
congélation
solidification
the change in state of a substance from liquid to solid on cooling

freezing cold n
froid de canard froid de gueux
extreme and unpleasant cold

freezing point n
point de congélation
temperature

freezing rain n
pluie verglaçante
rain which freezes upon contact with the ground

freight /fɹeɪt/ n
fret
payment for transportation
transportation of goods
fret cargaison chargement
goods or items in transport

french /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ [fɹ̠ɛn̠t͡ʃ] v
allumette bâtonnet couper découper julienne émincer
prepare food by cutting it into strips
manchonner
(cooking) stylishly expose bone

french fries n
frites pommes frites pommes allumettes
deep fried strips of potato

frenchify /ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃɪfaɪ/ v
faire français franciser

frenectomy n
frénectomie

frenemy /ˈfɹɛ.nɪ.mi/ n
ennami
enemy pretending to be a friend
meilleur ennemi
fair-weather friend who is also a rival

frenetic /fɹəˈnɛt.ɪk/ /ˈfɹɛ.nɪt.ɪk/ adj
frénétique
fast, frantic, harried, or frenzied

frenulum /ˈfriː.njʊl.əm/ /ˈfrɛn.jəl.əm/ n
filet frein
small fold of tissue

frenzy /ˈfɹɛnzi/ n
frénésie
state of wild activity or panic

freon n
fréon
non-flammable refrigerant

frequency /ˈfɹiːkwənsi/ n
fréquence
rate of occurrence of anything
number of occurrences divided by time
property of occurring often rather than infrequently

frequency list n
liste de fréquence

frequency modulation n
modulation de fréquence
use of a modulating wave

frequent /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ adj
fréquent fréquente
done or occurring often

frequent /fɹɪˈkwɛnt/ v
fréquenter hanter
to visit often

frequentative /fɹɪˈkwɛntətɪv/ adj
fréquentatif
serving to express the frequent repetition of an action

frequentative /fɹɪˈkwɛntətɪv/ n
fréquentatif
subclass of imperfective verbs that denotes a continuously repeated action

frequentative aspect n
fréquentatif
grammatical subclass of the imperfective aspect

frequentist n
fréquenciste fréquentiste
advocate of frequency probability

frequently /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/ adv
fréquemment
at frequent intervals

frequently asked questions n
foire aux questions
online document

fresco /ˈfɹɛskoʊ/ /ˈfɹɛskəʊ/ n
fresque
artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster
technique used to make such an artwork

fresh /fɹɛʃ/ adj
doux
without salt
frais
of produce, not from storage
frais rafraichissant
refreshing or cool
nouveau frais
new or clean
frais
rude or inappropriate

fresh air n
air frais
clean air from outside

fresh as a daisy adj
frais et dispos

fresh start /fɹɛʃ ˈstɑɹt/ /fɹɛʃ ˈstɑːt/ n
nouveau départ
new beginning, without prejudices

fresh water n
eau douce
water with little salt

freshers' week n
semaine d'intégration
The week before the academic aspect

freshly /ˈfɹɛʃli/ adv
fraîchement
recently
froidement
rude manner

freshman /ˈfɹɛʃmən/ n
bizut bizuth bleu bleue
a person of either sex entering the first year of an institution

freshness /ˈfɹɛʃnəs/ n
fraîcheur
freshness

freshwater adj
dulcicole dulçaquicole
living in fresh water
marin d'eau douce
unskilled as seaman

fret /fɹɛt/ n
frette touchette
one of the pieces of metal, etc., across the neck of a guitar or other string instrument

fret /fɹɛt/ v
consumer dévorer manger
to consume, devour
consumer manger ronger
to gnaw, consume, eat away
inquiéter ronger tracasser
to chafe or irritate; to worry
s'inquiéter se tracasser
to be anxious, to worry
ajourer
to cut through with a fretsaw

fretful /ˈfɹɛtfəl/ adj
agité fébrile
restless
irritable
irritable

fretsaw n
scie à chantourner
saw

fretty adj
fretté
covered with a lattice-like pattern

friability n
friabilité
quality of being friable

friable /ˈfɹaɪəbl̩/ adj
désagrégable
friable cassant
easily broken into small fragments, crumbled, or reduced to powder
friable lâche
loose and large-grained in consistency

friar /ˈfɹaɪə/ /ˈfɹaɪɚ/ n
frère
member of certain Christian orders

friar's cowl n
gouet gouet à capuchon
species of plant

fricassee /fɹɪ.kəˈsiː/ /ˈfɹɪ.kəˌseɪ/ /ˈfɹɪ.kəˌsi/ n
fricassée
meat or poultry cut into small pieces, stewed or fried and served in its own gravy

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ adj
fricatif
produced by air flowing through a restriction in the oral cavity

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ n
fricative
consonant

fricking /ˈfɹɪkɪŋ/ adj
foutu
intensifier (euphemism)

friction /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ n
désaccord frottement
conflict
friction frottement
The rubbing of one object or surface against another
frottement friction
(physics) A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact

fridge /fɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
frigo
refrigerator

fridge magnet n
aimantin
decoration

fried /fɹaɪd/ adj
frit
cooked by frying
grillé
broken as a result of heat or electricity

fried chicken n
poulet frit
meat of chicken cut into pieces and deep-fried

fried egg n
œuf au plat œuf sur le plat œuf miroir
egg that has been shallow fried

fried rice n
riz cantonais
form of rice

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ [fɹ̥ɛnd̥] n
ami copain amie copine
person whose company one enjoys
copain copine petit ami petite amie
boyfriend or girlfriend

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ [fɹ̥ɛnd̥] v
se lier d'amitié
to add as a friend

friend request n
demande d'ami demande d'amis demande en ami demande en amis
friend request

friend with benefits n
ami avec bénéfices amie avec bénéfices sex friend
friend with whom one has a casual sexual relationship

friend zone /ˈfɹɛnd zoʊn/ /ˈfɹɛnd zəʊn/ n
friendzone
situation

friend zone /ˈfɹɛnd zoʊn/ /ˈfɹɛnd zəʊn/ v
friendzoner
to classify as a friend with no possibility of a romantic relationship

friendliness /ˈfɹɛndlinəs/ n
gentillesse cordialité
the quality of being friendly

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ adj
allié alliée
pertaining to friendlies in the conflict sense
amical gentil aimable amicale gentille
approachable, warm
characteristic of friendliness

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ adv
amicalement aimablement gentiment
in a friendly manner

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ n
ami
someone of the same side

friendly fire /ˌfɹɛnd.liˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
feu ami tir ami tir fratricide
fire from allied or friendly forces

friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ n
amitié
(uncountable) condition of being friends
(countable) friendly relationship

friendship centre n
centre d'amitié centre d'amitié autochtone

frieze /ˈfɹiːz/ n
frise bure
kind of coarse cloth
frise
architecture: space between architrave and cornice
sculptured or richly ornamented band

frigate /ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/ n
frégate
modern type of warship
type of sailing warship used for patrolling
type of warship combining sail and steam

frigatebird /ˈfɹɪ.ɡətˌbɝd/ n
frégate
bird of the family Fregatidae

fright /fɹaɪt/ /fɹʌit/ n
effroi épouvante
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger

frighten /ˈfɹaɪ.tən/ [ˈfɹ̥aɪtn̩] [ˈfɹ̥aɪʔn̩] v
effrayer redouter terrifier
to disturb with fear

frightened /ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/ /ˈfɹaɪʔn̩d/ adj
effrayé apeuré
afraid, suffering from fear

frightening /ˈfɹaɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/ adj
effrayant
scary

frightful /ˈfɹaɪtfəl/ adj
effrayant
full of fright

frigid /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪd/ adj
frigide
very cold

frill /fɹɪl/ n
froufrou ruche volant
pleated material used as decoration

frilled shark n
requin frangé requin-lézard
member of the Chlamydoselachus anguineus

frilly /ˈfɹɪli/ adj
crêpé frisé
having frills

fringe /fɹɪnd͡ʒ/ adj
marginal
outside the mainstream

fringe /fɹɪnd͡ʒ/ n
alternatif avant-garde théâtre
non-mainstream theatre
frange
decorative border
frange (d'interférence) frange
light or dark band formed by the diffraction of light
périphérie
peripheral part
the periphery of a city
radicaux
members of a social group holding unorthodox views

fringe /fɹɪnd͡ʒ/ v
franger
to decorate with fringe

frippery /ˈfɹɪpəɹi/ n
oripeaux
secondhand finery; cheap and tawdry decoration; affected elegance

friseur n
friseur
a hairdresser

frisk /fɹɪsk/ v
fouiller
to search somebody by feeling their clothes

friskily adv
folâtrement
in a frisky manner

frisky /ˈfɹɪski/ adj
taquin
sexually aroused

frit /fɹɪt/ n
fritte
fused mixture of materials

fritillary n
fritillaire
plant of genus Fritillaria

fritter /ˈfɹɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɹɪtɚ/ [ˈfɹɪɾɚ] n
beignet
dish made by deep-frying

frivolity /fɹɪˈvɑlɪti/ /fɹɪˈvɒlɪti/ n
frivolité
frivolous act
state of being frivolous

frivolous /ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/ adj
bagatelle bricole
of little weight or importance; not worth notice
frivole
silly; especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner

frizzy /ˈfɹɪzi/ adj
crépu
formed of a mass of small, tight, wiry curls

frock /fɹɑk/ /fɹɒk/ n
froc soutane
clerical garment

frock coat n
redingote
coat with long skirts

frog /fɹɑɡ/ /fɹɒɡ/ /fɹɔɡ/ n
cœur
part of a railway
fourchette
organ in a horse’s foot
grenouille
amphibian
hausse
end of a string instrument’s bow
brandebourg
a fastener for clothing consisting of a button that fits through a loop

frog in one's throat n
avoir un chat dans la gorge
hoarseness (idiomatic)

frog legs n
cuisses de grenouille
hind legs of frog as food

frog's-eye view n
contre-plongée contreplongée
point of view from the ground or from within a system

froggery n
grenouillère
frog enclosure

froglike adj
ranin
similar to a frog

frogman n
homme-grenouille
diver

frogmouth n
podarge
bird of the family Podargidae

frogspawn n
œufs de grenouille
frogs' eggs

frolic /ˈfɹɑlɪk/ /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ v
folâtrer gambader
behave playfully and uninhibitedly

frolicsome adj
badin espiègle folâtre
given to frolicking

from /fɹɒm/ /fɹəm/ /fɹʌm/ preposition
de
with the origin, starting point or initial reference of or at
with the separation, exclusion or differentiation of
de dans sur
with the source or provenance of or at

from A to Z
de A à Z depuis A jusqu'à Z
completely

from dawn to dusk
du lever au coucher du soleil du matin au soir
from sunset to sunrise

from day to day adv
au jour le jour
focusing on one day at a time

from dusk to dawn
du soir au matin
from sunset to sunrise

from father to son adv
de père en fils
passed down from a father to his son

from now on adv
désormais dorénavant [[à compter de|à compter d']][[aujourd'hui]] à l'avenir à partir de maintenant à présent
from now, indefinitely

from scratch
de zéro à partir de zéro
from the beginning

from soup to nuts
de A à Z
from beginning to end

from the bottom of one's heart
du fond du cœur de tout cœur
in earnest, with one's full feelings

from the cradle to the grave
du berceau à la tombe

from the get-go
d'entrée de jeu
from the very beginning

from the ground up adv
de zéro
from the beginning

from the start
d'entrée de jeu depuis le début

from time to time
de temps en temps
occasionally

from top to bottom
de fond en comble

from top to toe
de la tête aux pieds
all over

fromagerie n
fromagerie
cheese store

frond /fɹɑnd/ /fɹɒnd/ n
fronde
leaf of a fern

front /fɹʌnt/ adj
antérieur
located at or near the front

front /fɹʌnt/ n
devant avant
facing side
façade
main entrance side
public face of covert organisation
front
military: area or line of conflict
meteorology: interface between airmasses
major subdivision of Soviet army

front /fɹʌnt/ v
porte-parole
to lead or be the spokesperson of a group

front door n
porte d'entrée
main entrance

front end n
front-end frontal
that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user

front line n
front ligne de front
military boundary between opposing positions

front man n
homme de paille prête-nom
public face

front of house n
salle
public area of a business

front page n
une première de couv' première de couverture
initially visible page of a publication

front vowel n
voyelle antérieure
any vowel sound produced in the front of the mouth

front wing n
aileron avant

front yard n
cour de devant
area with greenery to the front of the house
cour jardin pelouse

front-page adj
de première de couverture de première importance fracassant retentissant
deserve to be put on the front page
de première de couverture qui fait la une
appears on the front page

frontage road n
route latérale
smaller road alongside a main one

frontal /ˈfɹʌn.l̩/ /ˈfɹʌn.tl̩/ /ˈfɹʌn.təl/ adj
frontal
of or relating to the forehead or frontal bone

frontal /ˈfɹʌn.l̩/ /ˈfɹʌn.tl̩/ /ˈfɹʌn.təl/ n
frontal
drapery covering the front of an altar

frontal bone n
os frontal
bone of the forehead

frontal lobe n
lobe frontal
division of cerebrum

frontflip n
salto avant
act of rotating

frontier /fɹɑnˈtɪɹ/ /fɹɒnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/ /ˈfɹɒntjə/ /ˈfɹɒntɪə/ /ˈfɹʌntjə/ /ˈfɹʌntɪə/ /ˈfɹʌnt͡ʃə/ n
frontière
part of a country that fronts or faces another country or an unsettled region

frontispiece /ˈfɹɑn.tɪsˌpis/ /ˈfɹɒn.tɪsˌpiːs/ /ˈfɹʌn.tɪsˌpis/ /ˈfɹʌn.tɪsˌpiːs/ n
frontispice
publishing: illustration

frontline adj
ligne de front
military: located at a front

frontside adj
frontside

froot n
frunk
front boot

frosh /fɹɑʃ/ /fɹɒʃ/ /fɹɔʃ/ n
bleu
first year student

frosh /fɹɑʃ/ /fɹɒʃ/ /fɹɔʃ/ v
baptiser bizuter
to initiate academic freshmen

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ n
gel givre
cold weather that would cause frost
givre
cover of minute ice crystals

frost fair n
foire gel

frostbite n
gelure
the freezing of some part of the body

frosty /ˈfɹɑs-/ /ˈfɹɒsti/ /ˈfɹɔsti/ adj
froid gelé givré glacial
cold, chilly
froid glacial
having an aloof or inhospitable manner
gelé givré
having frost on it

froth /fɹɑθ/ /fɹɒθ/ /fɹɔθ/ n
écume mousse
foam

frothy adj
mousseux
foamy or churned

frotteurism /fɹɑˈtɝ.ɪzm/ /fɹɒˈtɜːɹ.ɪzm/ /fɹɔˈtɝ.ɪzm/ n
frotteurisme
paraphilia

froward /ˈfɹoʊ.ɚd/ /ˈfɹəʊ.(w)əd/ adj
déraisonnable désobéissant immaîtrisable inmaîtrisable réfractaire
Disobedient, contrary, unmanageable

frown /fɹaʊn/ n
froncement
wrinkling of the forehead

frown /fɹaʊn/ v
froncer les sourcils
to have a frown on one's face
râler

frown upon v
désapprouver réprouver voir d'un bon œil voir d'un mauvais œil
facial expression

frowst /fɹaʊst/ n
mofette touffeur
stuffiness; stifling warmth in a room

frowst /fɹaʊst/ v
s'enfermer se calfeutrer se cloîtrer
to enjoy a warm, stuffy room

frozen /ˈfɹəʊzən/ adj
congelé gelé
having undergone freezing

fructan n
fructane
polysaccharide composed of fructose residues

fructify /ˈfɹʌktɪfaɪ/ v
fructifier
to bear fruit

fructose /ˈfɹuk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʊk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʊk.təʊz/ /ˈfɹʌk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʌk.təʊz/ n
fructose
monosaccharide ketose sugar

frugal /ˈfɹuːɡəl/ adj
frugal
economical, avoiding waste, thrifty

frugality /fɹuːˈɡæləti/ n
frugalité
quality of being frugal; prudent economy; thrift

frugivore /ˈfɹuːd͡ʒɪˌvɔɹ/ n
frugivore
animal that eats mostly fruit

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ n
fruit
part of plant
food
figuratively: positive end result or reward of labour or effort
figuratively: child of a marriage
pédé
offensive slang: homosexual or effeminate man

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ v
affruiter
to produce fruit

fruit dove n
ptilope
dove in the genus Ptilinopus

fruit fly n
drosophile mouche des fruits
Drosophilidae
mouche des fruits
Tephritidae

fruit juice n
jus de fruit jus de fruits
juice of fruit

fruit salad n
salade de fruits
salad made of fruit

fruit tree n
arbre fruitier
a tree that bears a crop of edible fruit on a regular basis

fruitcake /ˈfɹuːt.keɪk/ n
cake
cake

fruiterer /-ɾə-/ /ˈfɹutəɹə/ /ˈfɹuːtəɹə/ /ˈfɹuːtɹə/ n
fruitier fruitière
one who sells fruit

fruitful /ˈfɹuːtfəl/ adj
fructueux
productive, yielding benefits

fruiting body n
sporocarpe sporophore
fungal structure

fruition /fɹu.ˈɪʃ.ən/ /ˈfɹuː.ɪʃ.ən/ n
jouissance
enjoyment derived from a possession
fructification
condition of bearing fruit

fruitless /ˈfɹutləs/ /ˈfɹuːtləs/ adj
abortif abortive
bearing no fruit; barren
vain
unproductive; useless

frumpy /ˈfɹʌm.pi/ /ˈfɹʌm.pɪ/ adj
démodé
dowdy, unfashionable

frustrate /fɹəˈstɹeɪt/ /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪt/ v
frustrer
to disappoint or defeat

frustrating /fɹəˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˌfɹʌsˈtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ [ˈf(ɹ)ʌsˌtɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] [ˈf(ɹ)ʌʃˌt͡ʃɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] adj
frustrant
discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty

frustration /fɹəˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
frustration
act of frustrating
feeling of annoyance

frustum n
tronc
truncated cone or pyramid

frutescence /fɹuːˈtɛsəns/ n
frutescence
shrubbiness

fruticose adj
frutiqueux
shrubby

fruticulose adj
fruticuleux
pertaining to a small shrub

fry /fɹaɪ/ n
frite
fried potato
frai
young fish

fry /fɹaɪ/ v
faire frire frire
to cook (something) in hot fat or oil
frire
(intransitive) cook in hot fat or oil
informal: be executed by the electric chair
griller
suffer because of too much heat

frying pan n
poêle poêle à frire
long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food

fuchsia /ˈfjuːʃə/ /ˈfuːksi.ə/ n
fuchsia
plant
colour

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] interjection
merde putain câlisse osti tabarnak
expression of dismay or discontent

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] n
baise baisage
an act of sexual intercourse
baise baiseuse
sexual partner
connard connasse
highly contemptible person

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] v
baiser niquer foutre fourrer sauter enculer
to have sexual intercourse—obscene or vulgar
enculer
to insert an object into a specified body part
foutre
to put in an extremely difficult or impossible situation

fuck all /ˌfʌk ˈɔːl/ pronoun
que dalle
nothing at all or very little

fuck around v
coucher à droite et à gauche
to have sex with many partners
déconner
flemmarder glander
to fool around; joking, bugging
procrastiner
to procrastinate

fuck buddy n
copain de baise copine de baise plan cul
vulgar term for a sex partner without emotional attachment

fuck it interjection
et puis merde fais chier fait chier

fuck knows phraseologicalUnit
aucune putain d'idée
it is unclear

fuck like rabbits v
baiser comme des lapins
have copious amounts of sex

fuck me interjection
merde putain
vulgar expression of surprise at impressive and usually positive events

fuck off interjection
fous le camp va chier va niquer ta mère va niquer ta reum va te faire foutre va te faire voir
go away!
va chier va te faire foutre
expression of disagreement or disbelief

fuck off v
aller se faire enculer aller se faire mettre aller crever aller en enfer aller se faire cuire un œuf aller se faire foutre
go to hell, disappear, screw oneself

fuck over v
baiser entuber

fuck this interjection
et puis merde merde on s'en branle on s'en fout rien à foutre

fuck up /ˈfʌkˌʌp/ /ˌfʌkˈʌp/ v
bousiller défoncer foutre en l'air niquer péter
to injure or damage
déconner foirer merder
to make a mistake, to go wrong
foirer
to botch or make a mess of

fuck you phraseologicalUnit
je t'encule va te faire foutre
fuck you

fuck your mother interjection
nique ta mère
fuck your mother - translation entry

fuckability /ˌfʌkəˈbɪlɪti/ [ˌfʌkəˈbɪlɪ̈ɾi] [ˌfʌkɪ̈ˈbɪlɪ̈ɾi] n
baisabilité
being desirable for sexual relations

fuckable /ˈfʌkəbl̩/ adj
baisable
sexually attractive

fucked /fʌkt/ adj
foutu
broken

fucked up /ˌfʌktˈʌp/ adv
bourré pété
drunk
foutu
damaged

fucker /ˈfʌk.ə(ɹ)/ n
baiseur fouteur
one who fucks

fuckface n
tête de cul

fuckhead /ˈfʌkˌhɛd/ n
enculé enfoiré
stupid person

fucking /ˈfʌkɪn/ /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adj
câlisse de ostie de
as an intensifier
foutu foutue maudit maudite putain de sale
offensive or worthless

fucking /ˈfʌkɪn/ /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ n
baise
an act of sexual intercourse

fucking hell interjection
putain de merde
an exclamation of great surprise (vulgar)

fucking machine n
machine à baiser
device

fucktard n
attardé connard enfoiré
an extraordinarily stupid person

fuckup /ˈfʌkʌp/ n
boulet branquignol
person making mistakes
connerie
serious mistake

fuckwit n
con conne
a very stupid person

fudge /fʌd͡ʒ/ interjection
tabarnouche
euphemism for "fuck!"

fudge /fʌd͡ʒ/ n
balivernes
light or frothy nonsense
caramel fondant fudge
a very sweet confection
échappatoire
deliberately misleading or vague answer

fudge /fʌd͡ʒ/ v
manipuler trafiquer
To alter something from its true state
tourner autour du pot
To try to avoid giving a direct answer

fuel /ˈfjuːl/ /ˈfjuːəl/ /ˈfjʊəl/ [ˈfjuwəɫ] n
carburant combustible
substance consumed to provide energy

fuel /ˈfjuːl/ /ˈfjuːəl/ /ˈfjʊəl/ [ˈfjuwəɫ] v
alimenter attiser
to exacerbate, to cause to grow or become greater

fuel tank n
réservoir à carburant
a container of fuel

fugitive /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/ adj
fuyant
elusive or difficult to retain
éphémère
transient, fleeting or ephemeral

fugitive /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/ n
fugitif fugitive
a person who is fleeing or escaping from something

fugue /ˈfjuːɡ/ n
fugue
piece of music

fulcrum /ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/ /ˈfʌlk.ɹəm/ n
point d'appui
support about which a lever pivots

fulfill /fəˈfɪl/ /fʊlˈfɪl/ v
combler satisfaire
to carry out
satisfaire
to satisfy emotionally

fulfilling adj
profondément gratifiant profondément satisfaisant épanouissant
which causes fulfillment

fulfilment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ n
satisfaction
being fulfilled

fuliginous /fjuːˈlɪ.d͡ʒɪ.nəs/ adj
fuligineuse fuligineux
pertaining to or resembling soot

full /fʊl/ [fʊɫ] adj
complet
complete
entier total
total, entire
plein rempli
containing the maximum possible amount
rassasier repaitre
satisfied, in relation to eating

full blast n
à toute vapeur
maximum capacity or effort

full board n
pension complète
hotel rate

full dress n
être sur son trente-et-un
clothing worn on formal occasions

full employment n
plein-emploi
a policy goal state in which all those wanting employment at the prevailing wages can find it

full house n
full main pleine
three of a kind and a pair

full moon n
pleine lune
phase of moon when in opposition to sun
the moon when in opposition to sun

full name n
nom complet
full name of a person

full of oneself adj
plein de soi-même égoïste
egotistical

full price n
prix plein

full sail adv
toutes voiles dehors

full screen adj
plein écran
occupying all the available displayable surface

full speed ahead adj
en avant toute
nautical
pleins gaz à toute vitesse
idiom, maximum effort

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ interjection
point point final un point c'est tout
Interjection

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ n
point
The punctuation mark “.”

full throttle adv
à fond la caisse à toute berzingue
all out

full time n
à plein temps
full number of hours usually worked in a day or week

full up adj
plein
filled to satiety

full-bodied adj
corsé
having a rich flavor

full-course yellow n
drapeau jaune complet

full-fledged adj
à part entière
having full qualification, credentials or preparation

full-length adj
en pied
(arts) representing the full height of the body

full-scale adj
complet général total à grande échelle
thorough

full-size adj
grand-format
Being the standard size for its type
grandeur nature échelle grandeur
Being the same size as the original

full-throated /ˌfʊlˈθɹoʊtəd/ /ˌfʊlˈθɹəʊtɪd/ [-ɾəd] adj
retentissant
using all the power of one's voice

full-time adj
plein temps à temps plein
Involving a full amount of time spent on some activity

full-time adv
à plein temps à temps plein
Spending a full amount of time

fuller /ˈfʊlə(ɹ)/ n
foulon tailleur
person
gouttière
groove
tool

fuller's earth /ˌfʊləz ˈɜːθ/ n
argile smectique terre à foulon
A fine clay used in fulling cloth

fullerene /ˈfʊləɹˌin/ n
fullerène
any of a class of allotropes of carbon having hollow molecules

fulling mill n
moulin à foulon
water mill

fullness /ˈfʊlnəs/ n
plénitude
being full

fullwidth adj
pleine chasse
occupying two columns on a traditional text display

fully /ˈfʊli/ adv
complètement entièrement
to a full extent
in a full manner

fullz /fʊlz/ n
fullz
compilation of information

fulmar n
fulmar
seabird in the genus Fulmarus

fulminant adj
foudroyant
coming on quickly and destructively

fulminate /-əneɪt/ /ˈfʊlmɪneɪt/ /ˈfʌlmɪneɪt/ n
fulminate
Any salt or ester of fulminic acid

fulminate /-əneɪt/ /ˈfʊlmɪneɪt/ /ˈfʌlmɪneɪt/ v
foudroyer
To strike with lightning

fulminic acid n
acide fulminique
HCNO

fumarole n
fumerolle
opening in the crust of an astronomical body that emits steam and gases

fumble /ˈfʌmbəl/ v
tripoter
to handle nervously or awkwardly
tâtonner
to grope awkwardly in trying to find something

fume /fjuːm/ v
fulminer
to express or feel great anger

fume hood n
hotte
a ventilated compartment in which chemical procedures may be undertaken

fumigate /ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪt/ v
fumiger
disinfect

fumitory n
fumeterre
any plant of genus Fumaria

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ adj
amusant
enjoyable, amusing

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ n
amusement
enjoyment or amusement

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ v
amuser
to tease, kid, poke fun

fun house n
maison de joie
euphemism for brothel

funambulate /fjuˈnæm.bjuˌleɪt/ /fjuˈnæm.bjəˌleɪt/ /fjəˈnæm.bjəˌleɪt/ /fjʊˈnæm.bjʊ.leɪt/ v
funambuler
tightrope-walk

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃn̩/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ [ˈfʌŋkʃn̩] [ˈfʌŋkʃɪ̈n] n
en fonction de fonction
relation where one thing is dependent on another
fonction
computing: routine that returns a result
mathematics: a relation between a set of inputs and a set of permissible outputs
what something does or is used for
biology: physiological activity of an organ or body part
professional or official position
chemistry: characteristic behavior of a chemical compound
official or social occasion

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃn̩/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ [ˈfʌŋkʃn̩] [ˈfʌŋkʃɪ̈n] v
fonctionner marcher
to carry on a function

function word n
mot-outil mot grammatical
function word

functional /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃnəl/ /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/ adj
fonctionnel
useful, serving a purpose
in good working order
such that its symptoms cannot be referred to any appreciable lesion or change of structure
having semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects

functional analysis n
analyse fonctionnelle
branch of mathematics

functional group n
groupe fonctionnel
characteristic grouping of elements

functional load n
rendement fonctionnel
frequency of an opposition
exposure supposed to bear according to the function of a thing

functionality n
fonctionnalité
ability

functionary n
fonctionnaire
a person employed as an official in a bureaucracy

functioning n
fonctionnement
manner by which something functions
action of the verb function

functor /ˈfʌŋktə/ n
foncteur
category theory: category mapping
object-oriented programming: function object

fund /ˈfʌnd/ n
fonds
sum or source of money

fund /ˈfʌnd/ v
financer
to pay for

fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/ adj
fondamental
pertaining to the foundation or basis; serving for the foundation

fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/ n
fondement
a leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article

fundamental group n
groupe fondamental
group of equivalence classes of the homotopies of loops in a given topological space

fundamental interaction n
interaction fondamentale interaction élémentaire
basic forces that act between elementary particles

fundamental theorem n
théorème fondamental
fundamental theorem

fundamentalism n
fondamentalisme
religion

fundamentalist n
fondamentaliste
one who reduces religion to strict interpretation of core or original texts

fundamentally adv
foncièrement fondamentalement
to the very core of the matter

funded /ˈfʌndɪd/ adj
financé
having financial support

funding /ˈfʌndɪŋ/ n
financement
money provided as funds

fundraiser /ˈfʌnd.ɹeɪ.zə/ /ˈfʌnd.ɹeɪ.zɚ/ n
collecte de fonds

fundraising /ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/ n
collecte de fonds

funds /fʌndz/ [fəndz] n
fond
financial resources

funeral /ˈfjunəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnɹəl/ n
funérailles obsèques
ceremony to honour a deceased person

funeral home n
chambre funéraire funérarium
mortuary

funeral march n
marche funèbre
slow march often played at funerals

funerary /ˈfjuːn(ə)ɹəɹi/ adj
funéraire
relating to a funeral

funereal /fjuːˈnɪəɹɪ.əl/ adj
funèbre funéraire
relating to a funeral

fungal /ˈfʌŋɡəl/ adj
fongique
of or pertaining to a fungus

fungibility n
fongibilité
property of a good or a commodity whereby individual units are capable of mutual substitution

fungible /ˈfʌndʒɪbl/ /ˈfʌndʒɪbəl/ adj
fongible
able to be substituted for something of equal value

fungicidal adj
fongicide
having the ability to destroy or control fungus

fungicide /ˈfʌnd͡ʒɪsaɪd/ /ˈfʌŋɡɪsaɪd/ n
fongicide
substance used to kill fungus

fungicolous adj
fongicole
growing on other fungi

fungoid adj
fongiforme fongoïde
resembling a fungus

fungus /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/ n
fongus champignon
any member of the kingdom Fungi

funicular n
funiculaire
rail transit system

funishment /ˈfʊnɪʃmənt/ /ˈfʌnɪʃmənt/ n
funition
proposed treatment

funk /fʌŋk/ n
funk
genre of popular music
puanteur
foul or unpleasant smell

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ n
entonnoir
utensil used to guide poured liquids

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ v
canaliser
to proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel
faire circuler des ressources ou de l'argent
to direct (money or resources)
utiliser un entonnoir
to use a funnel

funnel chanterelle n
chanterelle en tube
Craterellus tubaeformis

funny /ˈfʊnɪ/ /ˈfʌni/ /ˈfʌnɪ/ adj
bizarre étrange marrant
strange; unusual
drôle amusant marrant rigolo
amusing; comical

funny /ˈfʊnɪ/ /ˈfʌni/ /ˈfʌnɪ/ n
blague
joke

funny bone /ˈfʌn.i boʊn/ /ˈfʌn.i bəʊn/ n
petit juif
nerve

fur /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fʌr/ n
fourrure panne
hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft and thick
hairy skin processed to serve as clothing
pelage

fur /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fʌr/ v
fourrer
to cover with fur

fur burger n
tarte aux poils
slang: hairy vulva

fur coat n
fourrure
fur of an animal
manteau de fourrure
garment made of furry hides

fur seal n
otarie à fourrure ours de mer
marine mammal

fur trade n
traite des fourrures
trade in furs

furan /ˈfjʊəɹæn/ n
furane
any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds

furanic adj
furanique

furball n
boule de poils
furry person or animal

furcate /fɜːˈkeɪt/ /ˈfɜː.keɪt/ /ˈfɜː.kət/ /ˈfɝ.keɪt/ /ˈfɝ.kət/ /ˈfɝ.kɪt/ adj
bifurqué
forked, branched

furcate /fɜːˈkeɪt/ /ˈfɜː.keɪt/ /ˈfɜː.kət/ /ˈfɝ.keɪt/ /ˈfɝ.kət/ /ˈfɝ.kɪt/ v
bifurquer se diviser
to fork or branch out

furcula n
lunette
forked bone in birds

furibund /ˈfjʊə-/ /ˈfjʊɹɪbʌnd/ adj
furibond
having a propensity to be furious

furious /ˈfjɝ.i.əs/ /ˈfjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/ adj
furieux
transported with passion or fury
rushing with impetuosity

furious fifties n
cinquantièmes hurlants
area of the earth between 50 and 60 degrees south

furiously /ˈfjʊə̯ɹi.ə̯sli/ adv
furieusement
in a furious manner; angrily

furl /fɜːl/ /fɝl/ v
ferler
to lower, roll up and secure something

furlong /ˈfɜːlɒŋ/ /ˈfɝˌlɔŋ/ n
furlong sillon stade
unit of distance equal to one-eighth of a mile

furlough /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ/ /ˈfɝ.loʊ/ n
chômage technique
period of unpaid time off used by an employer to reduce costs
congé
leave of absence

furnace /ˈfɜːnɪs/ /ˈfɝnɪs/ n
chaudière
device for heating a building
four haut fourneau
device for heating in a factory, melting metals, etc
fournaise
hot area

furnish /ˈfɜːnɪʃ/ /ˈfɝnɪʃ/ v
fournir livrer
to supply
meubler garnir
to provide with furniture or other equipment

furnished /ˈfɜːnɪʃt/ /ˈfɝnɪʃt/ adj
meublé
supplied with furniture

furniture /ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
mobilier meubles meuble
large movable items

furniture beetle n
petite vrillette vrillette
beetle

furoshiki n
furoshiki
a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth

furrier /ˈfɜɹiəɹ/ /ˈfɜːɹi.ə/ /ˈfʌɹi.ə/ [ˈfɝiɚ] [ˈfɝˑiɚ] n
fourreur fourreuse pelletier pelletière
person who sells, makes and deals otherwise with fur

furring n
tasseau
A strip of material used to prepare a wall for plastering

furrow /ˈfɝoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ n
sillon ride
deep wrinkle in the skin of the face
sillon rigole
trench cut in the soil

furrow /ˈfɝoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ v
froncer
to pull one's brows together
sillonner
to make one or more cuts or grooves in

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ adj
poilu velu
covered with fur

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ n
furry
animal character with human-like characteristics

fursona /fɜːˈsəʊnə/ /fɝˈsoʊnə/ /fɵːˈsɐʉnɘ/ [fɵːˈsɐʉnɜ] n
fursona
animal character representing oneself

fursuit n
fursuit
animal outfit in the furry subculture

further /ˈfɜː.ðə/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚ/ adj
ultérieur
more, additional

further /ˈfɜː.ðə/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚ/ adv
de plus
plus loin
comparative of far

further /ˈfɜː.ðə/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚ/ v
encourager
to encourage growth

furthermore /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ)ˌmɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚˌmɔɹ/ adv
en outre en plus de plus au reste au surplus d'autre part
In addition; besides; what's more; used to denote additional information

furtive /ˈfɜːtɪv/ /ˈfɝtɪv/ [-ɾɪv] [ˈfɜːɾɪv] adj
furtif subreptice
of a person or animal: sly, stealthy

furtively /ˈfɜːtɪvli/ adv
furtivement subrepticement
in a furtive manner

fury /ˈfjʊə.ɹi/ /ˈfjʊɚ.i/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i/ n
acharnement

fuse /fjuːz/ n
détonateur
device igniting charge
mèche cordeau
cord
plomb
indicating tendency to lose temper
fusible plomb
device preventing overloading of a circuit

fuse /fjuːz/ v
fondre
transitive: to melt together
fusionner
intransitive: to melt together

fuselage /ˈfjuːsəˌlɑːʒ/ /ˈfjuːzəˌlɑːʒ/ n
fuselage
main body of aerospace vehicle

fusiform adj
fusiforme
spindle-shaped

fusil /ˈfjuːzɪl/ n
fusée
heraldic feature
fusil
weapon

fusilier /ˌfjuːzɪˈlɪə/ n
fusilier
infantryman

fusillade /ˈfjuːsɪˌleɪd/ n
fusillade
the simultaneous firing of a number of firearms

fusilli /ˌfuːˈsiːli/ /ˌfuːˈziːli/ n
fusilli
pasta

fusion /ˈfjuː.ʒən/ n
fusion
merging of elements into a union
nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine
act of melting something by heating it
lipid bilayers merging their hydrophobic core
result of the hybridation of two genes

fuss /fʌs/ n
agitation
excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something
histoires
a complaint or noise

fuss /fʌs/ v
s’agiter s’empresser
to be very worried or excited about something, often too much
tracasser
to fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust; to worry something

fussbudget /ˈfʌsˌbʌd͡ʒɪt/ n
anxieuse anxieux difficile tatillon tatillonne
One who complains a great deal, especially about unimportant matters

fussock /ˈfʌsək/ n
toutoune

fussy /ˈfʌ.si/ adj
pointilleux tatillon
particular about details

fustanella n
fustanelle
clothing

fustian /ˈfʌs.tɪ.ən/ /ˈfʌs.tʃən/ /ˈfʌs.t͡ʃən/ n
futaine
kind of coarse fabric made from cotton and flax; kind of coarse twilled cotton, or cotton and linen, stuff often dyed a drab colour

fustigate v
fustiger
harshly criticize someone
fustiger bastonner
hit someone with a club

futile /ˈfju.taɪ.əl/ /ˈfju.taɪl/ /ˈfju.təl/ /ˈfjuː.taɪl/ adj
futile
incapable of producing results

futility n
futilité
quality of being futile

futon /ˈfutɑn/ /ˈfuːtɒn/ n
futon
thin mattress placed on a floor or on a raised, foldable frame

futsal n
futsal
form of soccer

futtock /ˈfʌtək/ [ˈfəɾək] n
allonge côte genou membrure ogive rayon
curved rib-like timbers

future /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ adj
futur avenir
having to do with or occurring in the future

future /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
futur avenir
the time ahead
something that will happen in moments yet to come

future bass n
future bass
A genre of electronic music

future house n
future house

future participle n
participe futur
part of speech

future perfect n
futur antérieur
a tense that expresses action completed at some time in the future

future tense n
futur futur simple
time form of a verb

futures contract n
contrat à terme
contract traded on a futures exchange

futurism /ˈfjuːt͡ʃəɹɪzəm/ n
futurisme
art movement

futurist adj
futuriste
advanced so far beyond that which is current as to appear to be from the future

futurist n
futuriste
adherent to the principles of futurism

futurologist n
futurologue
person

futurology n
futurologie
scientific forecasting of future trends in science, technology or society

fuzz /fʌz/ n
duvet
frizzy mass

fuzzy /ˈfʌzi/ adj
flou
not clear; unfocused
flou confus
vague or imprecise

fuzzy logic n
logique floue
logic based on the notion of fuzzy set

fuzzy set n
ensemble flou
set

fyke n
verveux
type of fish-trap

fynbos n
finbos fynbos
fynbos

féerie /ˈfeɪəɹi/ /ˈfɛəɹi/ n
féerie

gab /ɡæb/ n
bagou
Idle chatter

gab /ɡæb/ v
babiller bavarder papoter
to talk or chatter a lot, usually on trivial subjects

gabapentin /ˈɡæb.əˌpɛn.tɪn/ n
gabapentine

gabbro /ˈɡabɹəʊ/ n
gabbro
igneous rock

gable /ˈɡeɪ.bəl/ n
pignon gâble
triangular area of wall

gac /ɡæk/ n
gac
Momordica cochinchinensis

gadfly /ˈɡædflaɪ/ /ˈɡædˌflaɪ/ n
casse-pieds
person or thing that irritates or instigates
empêcheur de tourner en rond
person who upsets the status quo by posing novel or upsetting questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by being an irritant

gadget /ɡædʒɪt/ /ɡæd͡ʒət/ n
gadget
any device or machine

gadje n
gadji gadjo
non-Romani person

gadolinium /ˌɡæd.əˈlɪn.i.əm/ n
gadolinium
chemical element

gadwall n
canard chipeau
a common and widespread dabbling duck

gaff rig n
gréement aurique
type of sailing rig

gaffe /ɡæf/ n
gaffe bévue faux pas
a foolish error, especially one made in public

gaffer /ɡæfə/ /ɡæfɚ/ n
éclairagiste
chief lighting technician
contre-maître
foreman

gaffsail /ˈɡæf.seɪl/ n
voile à corne
topsail

gag /ɡæɡ/ n
bâillon
device to restrain speech
haut-le-coeur
convulsion

gag /ɡæɡ/ v
bâillonner
To restrain someone's speech
haut-le-cœur
To experience the vomiting reflex

gaga /ˈɡɑːɡɑː/ adj
gaga
infatuated
gaga gâteux neuneu zinzin
senile
gaga neuneu zinzin
crazy

gaillardia /ɡeɪˈlɑː(ɹ)dɪə/ n
gaillarde
plant of Gaillardia

gain /ɡeɪn/ n
gain
act of gaining
what one gains (profit)

gain /ɡeɪn/ v
gagner
acquire

gain ground v
gagner du terrain
to make progress or obtain advantage

gainsay /ɡeɪnˈseɪ/ /ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/ v
contredire
to contradict something said

gait /ɡeɪt/ n
allure
horse's way of moving
démarche
manner of walking

gaiter /ˈɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈɡeɪ.təɹ/ n
guêtre
covering for the ankle and instep

gaiwan /ɡaɪˈwɑːn/ n
gaiwan
lidded cup or bowl

gala /ˈɡeɪlə/ /ˈɡælə/ /ˈɡɑːlə/ n
gala fête
pomp, show or festivity

galactagogic adj
galactagogue

galactagogue /ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɑɡ/ /ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɒɡ/ n
galactagogue
substance that induces lactation

galactic /ɡəˈlæktɪk/ adj
astronomique colossal monumental phénoménal titanesque
(figuratively) enormous
galactique
relating to a/the galaxy
galactique lactique
(medicine) pertaining to milk or the secretion of milk

galactic center n
centre galactique

galactically adv
galactique
with regard to galaxies

galactocentric adj
galactocentrique

galactocentric orbit n
orbite galactocentrique

galactomannan n
galactomannane
any of a class of polysaccharides, found in many gums

galactorrhea /ɡəˌlæktəˈɹiːə/ n
galactorrhée
lactation unassociated with childbirth

galactose /ɡəˈlaktəʊs/ /ɡəˈlaktəʊz/ n
galactose
the monosaccharide

galangal /ɡəˈlæŋɡəl/ n
galangue galanga
any of several plants of the ginger family

galantamine /ɡəˈlæn.təˌmiːn/ n
galantamine

galaxy /ˈɡæl.ək.si/ n
galaxie
collection of billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc

galaxy cluster n
amas de galaxies
cluster of galaxies

galaxy group n
groupe de galaxies

gale /ɡeɪl/ n
bois-sent-bon myrte des marais piment royal
Myrica gale

galena /ɡəˈliː.nə/ n
galène
mineral

galeophobia /ɡəˌliəˈfoʊbiə/ n
galéphobie
irrational fear of sharks or dogfish

galette /ɡəˈlɛt/ n
galette
a type of flat, round cake

galimatias /-ˈmæti.əs/ /ˌɡæləˈmeɪʃi.əs/ n
galimatias
gobbledygook

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ n
culot effronterie toupet
impudence or brazenness
galle
blister or tumor-like growth found on the surface of plants

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ v
déranger gêner troubler
to trouble or bother
exaspérer
to exasperate
harceler
to harass, harry

gall bladder n
vésicule biliaire
pear-shaped organ that stores bile

gall-nut ink n
encre de noix de galle

gallant /ˈɡælənt/ adj
brave
brave, valiant

gallantry n
courage militaire
courage especially in battle
galanterie
chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women

gallate n
gallate
salt or ester of gallic acid

galleon /ˈɡæ.li.ən/ /ˈɡæl.jən/ n
galion
large sailing ship

gallerist n
galeriste
the owner or operator of an art gallery

gallery /ˈɡæləɹi/ n
balcon galerie
area of a theater, concert hall, or auditorium
galerie
institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of works of art
establishment that buys, sells, and displays works of art
roofed promenade along the wall of a building

galley /ˈɡæli/ n
cambuse
cooking room or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel or aircraft
galère galée
ship propelled primarily by oars

galley slave n
galérien forçat
slave in a galley

gallic acid n
acide gallique
acid found in galls, etc

gallicize /ˈɡælɪsaɪz/ v
franciser traduire en français
to translate into French

gallicolous adj
gallicole

galliform adj
galliforme
of or pertaining to a chicken or other member of the order Galliformes

galliform n
galliforme
galliform bird

gallimaufry /ɡa.lɪˈmɔː.fɹi/ n
galimafrée
Any absurd medley
Hash of various kinds of meats

gallinaceous adj
gallinacé
related to galina

gallium /ˈɡæliəm/ n
gallium
chemical element

gallium arsenide n
arséniure de gallium
binary compound of gallium and arsenic, GaAs

gallivant /ˈɡæl.ɪ.vænt/ /ˌɡæl.əˈvænt/ v
conter fleurette flirter
flirt, romance
flâner
roam about for pleasure

gallnut n
chêne noix de galle
a gall on a tree that resembles a nut

gallon /ˈɡælən/ n
gallon
a unit of volume used for liquids
a gallon in the U.S. customary system

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ n
galop
fastest gait of a horse

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ v
galoper
to ride at a galloping pace

gallows /ˈɡæloʊz/ /ˈɡæləs/ /ˈɡæləʊz/ n
potence gibet
wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging

gallows bird n
gibier de potence pendard
person who deserves to be hanged

gallows humor n
humour de gibet humour de potence
comedy that still manages to be funny in the face of a perfectly hopeless situation

gallstone n
calcul biliaire

galoisian adj
galoisien

galore /ɡəˈlo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡəˈloə/ /ɡəˈloː/ /ɡəˈlɔɹ/ /ɡəˈlɔː/ adj
en abondance pléthore
in abundance

galosh /ɡəˈlɒʃ/ n
galoche claque
waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow

galvanic /ɡælˈvænɪk/ adj
galvanique
of or pertaining to galvanism; electric

galvanically adv
galvaniquement
in galvanic manner

galvanism /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/ n
galvanisme
chemical generation of electricity
therapeutic use of electricity

galvanization n
galvanisation
the process of galvanizing

galvanize /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/ v
galvaniser
to coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means
to coat with rust-resistant zinc
to shock or stimulate into sudden activity

galvanocautery n
galvanocautère galvanocautérisation
cautery by means of a knife or needle heated by a galvanic current

galvanometer /ˌɡæl.vəˈnɑm.ət.ɚ/ /ˌɡæl.vəˈnɒm.ɪt.ə/ n
galvanomètre
device to detect electric current

galvanometry n
galvanométrie
design and use of galvanometers

galvanoplastic adj
galvanoplastique
pertaining to galvanoplasty

galvanoplasty n
galvanoplastie
process of galvanizing

gambeson /ˈɡæm.bɪ.sən/ n
gambison
armor

gambist n
violiste

gambit /ˈɡæmbɪt/ n
gambit
chess move
stratagème
ploy

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ n
jeu de hasard pari
a risk undertaken with a potential gain

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ v
hasarder parier
to take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome

gambler n
parieur joueur
one who plays at a game of chance

gambling /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/ /ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/ n
jeu de hasard pari
activity characterised by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance

gambling house n
maison de jeu tripot
Gambling place

gamboge /-ˈboʊʒ/ /-ˈbəʊʒ/ /ɡæmˈbuʒ/ /ɡæmˈbuːʒ/ n
gomme-gutte jaune du Cambodge résine gutte
resin of the gamboge tree

gambol /ˈɡæm.bəl/ n
gambade
instance

gambol /ˈɡæm.bəl/ v
gambader
to move about playfully

gambrel /ˈɡæmbɹəl/ n
toit à deux pentes
roof

game /ɡeɪm/ n
gibier
wild animals hunted for food
jeu
playful activity that may be unstructured, amusement, pastime
jeu vidéo
video game
jeu partie match
particular instance of playing a game; match

game controller n
manette
A device designed to play video games

game master n
maître de jeu

game of chance n
jeu de hasard
game in which the outcome is at least partly determined by random variables

game of skill n
jeu d'adresse
a game in which the outcome depends mainly on the physical and mental skills of the players

game over /ˌɡeɪm ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˌɡeɪm ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ phraseologicalUnit
fin de jeu fin de partie game over jeu terminé partie terminée
message

game plan n
plan d'action stratégie
strategy

game show n
jeu télévisé
a radio or television programme

game theory n
théorie des jeux
mathematical study of strategic situations

game, set, match phraseologicalUnit
jeu, set et match
tennis

game-filled adj
giboyeux

gameboard /ˈɡeɪm.bɔɹd/ /ˈɡeɪm.bɔːd/ n
tablier
portable surface on which a game is played

gamebook n
livre dont vous êtes le héros livre-jeu

gamecock n
coq de combat
fighting cock

gamekeeper n
garde-chasse
person employed to maintain the game

gamepad /ˈɡeɪm.pæd/ n
manette manette de jeu
a type of game controller

gameplay /ˈɡeɪmˌpleɪ/ n
gameplay jouabilité
player's gaming experience

gamer /ˈɡeɪmə/ /ˈɡeɪmɚ/ n
jeu vidéo joueur
person who plays video games

gamete /ˈɡæmiːt/ n
gamète cellule reproductrice
reproductive cell

gametophyte n
gamétophyte
plant which produces gametes

gamification n
ludification
use of gameplay

gamify v
ludifier
to convert into the form of a game

gamin /ˈɡæmɪn/ n
gamin
homeless boy; street urchin
cheeky, street-smart boy

gamma /ˈɡæ.mə/ n
gamma
third letter of the Greek alphabet
gamme

gamma function n
fonction gamma
function which generalizes the notion of a factorial

gamma globulin n
gammaglobuline
class of proteins in the blood

gamma ray n
rayon gamma
very high frequency electromagnetic radiation

gamma-aminobutyric acid n
GABA acide γ-aminobutyrique
amino acid

gamma-ray burst n
sursaut gamma
flash of gamma rays

gamut /ˈɡæm.ət/ /ˈɡæm.ɪt/ n
gamme
all the notes in the musical scale
gamme palette
complete range
all the colours available to a device

ganache /ɡəˈnæʃ/ /ɡəˈnɑːʃ/ n
ganache

gander /ˈɡæn.də(ɹ)/ n
jars
a male goose

gang /ɡæŋ/ n
bande gang
criminal group with a common background
gang bande
group of criminals who band together for mutual protection
a company of persons

gang rape n
viol en réunion tournante viol collectif
rape by a number of people

ganglial adj
ganglionnaire
pertaining to a ganglion

gangling adj
dégingandé
awkwardly tall and thin

ganglion /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli.ən/ n
ganglion
collection of nerve cell bodies outside the brain

gangly /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/ adj
dégingandé
tall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness

gangplank n
passerelle d'embarquement
board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside

gangrene /ˈɡaŋˌɡɹiːn/ /ˈɡæŋˌɡɹin/ n
gangrène
the necrosis or rotting of flesh

gangster /ˈɡæŋ.stə/ /ˈɡæŋ.stɚ/ n
gangster bandit
street gang member

gangue /ɡæŋ/ n
gangue
earthy waste substances occurring in metallic ore

gangway interjection
dégagez le passage laissez passer écartez-vous
make way

gangway n
passage
clear path through a crowd
temporary bridge
temporary plank bridge, path, or passageway
passavant
nautical: passage on upper deck
passerelle
nautical: passage through the side of a ship
passerelle passage
passageway

gannet /ˈɡænɪt/ n
fou
sea bird

gantry /ˈɡæntɹi/ n
portique
framework of steel bars bridging over something

gantry crane n
portique de manutention

gap /ɡæp/ n
brèche écart
opening made by breaking or parting
col
mountain pass
interruption solution de continuité
vacant space or time
trouée lacune
opening allowing passage or entrance

gap /ɡæp/ v
entailler
to notch
trouer
to breach

gap year n
année sabbatique
yearlong break from study

gape /ˈɡeɪp/ v
bayer béer
to open the mouth wide
béer
to open wide

gaping /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/ adj
béant
Wide open

garage /ɡ(ə)ˈɹɑ(d)ʒ/ /ɡəˈɹæ(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæ.ɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæ.ɹɪdʒ/ n
garage
building or section of building to store a car, tools etc.
place where cars are serviced and repaired

garage door n
porte de garage
the door on a garage which a car can come in through

garage sale n
brocante vente de garage vide-grenier
a sale of used household goods in the driveway or garage

garam masala n
garam masala
culinary ingredient

garb /ɡɑː(ɹ)b/ n
gerbe
wheat sheaf

garbage /ɡɑ(ɹ)ˈbɑːʒ/ /ˈɡɑɹbɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɑːbɪd͡ʒ/ n
déchet ordures poubelle
waste material

garbage bag n
sac poubelle sac à ordures
plastic bag for the disposal of household waste

garbage can n
poubelle
waste receptacle

garbage chute n
vide-ordures
a passage for garbage in a building

garbage collect v
ramasser les miettes
to reclaim resources no longer in use

garbage collection n
ramasse-miettes
programming

garbage collector n
glaneur de cellules ramasse-miettes récupérateur de mémoire
program
éboueur éboueuse
worker

garbage disposal n
broyeur d'évier
device in kitchen sink to wash away waste

garbage truck n
camion poubelle benne à ordures ménagères
waste collection vehicle

garble /ˈɡɑː(ɹ)bəl/ v
déformer brouiller
to mutilate; to pervert

garboard n
gabord
the board on a boat which attaches to the keel running fore and aft along the bottom

garbure n
garbure
French dish

garden /-n̩/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈɡɑːdən/ n
jardin
piece of land outside with flowers and plants
grounds at the front or back of a house
parc jardin public jardin
gardens with public access

garden /-n̩/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈɡɑːdən/ v
jardiner
grow plants

garden balsam n
balsamine
Impatiens balsamina

garden chervil n
cerfeuil
Anthriscus cerefolium

garden cress /ˈɡɑːdn̩ kɹɛs/ n
cresson alénois
the leafy plant

garden dormouse n
lérot
rodent

garden gnome n
nain de jardin
a small statue of a gnome used as a garden ornament

garden party n
garden-party
garden party

garden shed n
abri de jardin
toolshed in a garden

garden warbler n
fauvette des jardins
Sylvia borin

gardener /ˈɡɑɹd.nɚ/ /ˈɡɑɹd.n̩.ɚ/ /ˈɡɑːd.nə/ /ˈɡɑːd.n̩.ə/ n
jardinier jardinière
one who gardens

gardenia /ɡɑɹˈdinjə/ /ɡɑːˈdiːnjə/ n
gardénia
tree or shrub of the genus Gardenia

gardening n
jardinage horticulture
the care of a garden

garfish n
orphie
fish of family Belonidae

garganey n
sarcelle d'été
duck

gargantuan /ɡɑɹˈɡæn.t͡ʃu.ən/ adj
gargantuesque
huge
of the giant Gargantua or his appetite

gargle /ˈɡɑɹɡəl/ n
gargarisme
liquid

gargle /ˈɡɑɹɡəl/ v
faire des gargarismes gargariser
to use a liquid for purposes of gargling
gargariser
to clean one's mouth

gargoyle /ˈɡɑɹ.ɡɔɪl/ /ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/ n
gargouille
carved grotesque figure on a spout
decorative figure on a building
fictional winged creature

gargoylishness /ˈɡɑːɹɡɔɪlɪʃnəs/ n
gargouillesquité

garish /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/ adj
voyant criard tape-à-l'œil
overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste

garland /ˈɡaː.lənd/ /ˈɡɑɹ.lənd/ /ˈɡɑː.lənd/ n
guirlande
wreath of flowers

garlic /ˈɡɑɹlɪk/ /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ n
ail
plant

garlic bread n
pain à l'ail chapon
bread topped with garlic

garlic mustard n
alliaire alliaire officinale herbe à ail
Alliaria petiolata

garlic press n
presse-ail
utensil

garlicky /ˈɡɑɹlɪki/ /ˈɡɑːlɪki/ adj
alliacé
tasting or smelling of garlic

garment /ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˈɡɑː.mənt/ n
vêtement
single item of clothing

garner /ˈɡɑː.nə/ /ˈɡɑːɹ.nɚ/ n
grenier
granary

garner /ˈɡɑː.nə/ /ˈɡɑːɹ.nɚ/ v
engranger
to reap grain, gather it up, and store it in a granary
engranger rassembler

garnet /ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/ n
grenat
mineral
colour

garnierite n
garniérite

garnish /ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/ n
garniture
something added for embellishment
something set round or upon a dish

garnish /ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/ v
garnir

garniture n
garniture
something that garnishes

garret /ˈɡæɹɪt/ /ˈɡɛɹɪt/ n
galetas
an attic or semi-finished room just beneath the roof of a house

garrigue /ɡəˈriːɡ/ n
garrigue
vegetation

garrison /ˈɡæ.ɹɪ.sən/ /ˈɡæɹ.ɪ.sən/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ɪ.sən/ n
garnison
post

garrulity /ɡəˈɹu.lɪ.ti/ n
loquacité
state or characteristic of being garrulous

garter /ˈɡɑːtə/ /ˈɡɑːɹtɚ/ n
jarretière jarretelle
band around leg

garum n
garum
sauce

garçon /ɡɑː(ɹ)ˈsɒn/ /ɡɑː(ɹ)ˈsɒ̃/ n
garçon
a male waiter (in a French context)

gas /ɡæs/ /ɡæz/ n
balle rapide boulet boulet de canon missile
(baseball) fastball
gaz
(uncountable, chemistry) state of matter
(countable, chemistry) chemical element or compound
(US) gas in digestion
(uncountable) flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture
(countable) hob on a gas cooker
marrant
(slang) entertaining event or person
essence
fuel

gas /ɡæs/ /ɡæz/ v
gazer
to kill with poisonous gas

gas chamber n
chambre à gaz
a sealed chamber in which people are executed with gas

gas cylinder n
bonbonne de gaz
cylindrical vessel

gas giant n
géante gazeuse
large planet of gas

gas guzzler n
gouffre
vehicle that consumes a large amount of fuel

gas mantle n
manchon à incandescence
mantle surrounding the flame in gas lamp

gas mark n
thermostat

gas mask /ɡæs mæsk/ /ɡæs mɑːsk/ n
masque à gaz masque anti-gaz
a covering for the face with a filter to protect the user from poisonous gas

gas meter n
compteur de gaz compteur à gaz
a meter which measures the amount of gas supplied to a property via a gas main

gas pipeline n
gazoduc

gas plant n
buisson ardent dictame blanc fraxinelle
Dictamnus albus

gas pump n
pompe à essence
device at a gas station that dispenses gasoline

gas station n
station-service essencerie poste d'essence
an establishment which sells gasoline to pump directly into a car

gas tank n
réservoir réservoir à essence
fuel tank

gas turbine n
turbine à gaz de combustion
gas turbine

gasconade /ɡæskəˈneɪd/ n
gasconnade
boastful talk

gasconade /ɡæskəˈneɪd/ v
gasconner
To talk boastfully

gaseous /ˈɡæʃəs/ adj
gazeux
relating to, or existing as, gas
of a liquid containing bubbles: gassy

gash /ɡæʃ/ n
entaille
deep cut

gasholder n
gazomètre

gasifier n
gazéificateur
apparatus used to perform gasification

gasify v
gazéifier
to convert into gas

gasket /ˈɡæs.kɪt/ n
garcette
short sailing rope
joint
mechanical seal

gaslight /ˈɡæslaɪt/ /ˈɡæsˌlaɪt/ n
bec de gaz
lamp which burns piped illuminating gas

gasman n
gazier
worker for a company that supplies gas

gasoline /ɡæsl̩ˈin/ /ɡæsˈlin/ /ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/ [ɡæsɵˈlin] [ɡæˈsɵlin] n
essence gazoline
motor fuel

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ n
halètement
A short, sudden intake of breath

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ v
haleter ahaner
to breathe laboriously or convulsively
retenir son souffle
to draw in the breath suddenly

gassy /ˈɡæsi/ adj
gazeux
of a beverage: containing dissolved gas

gastric /ˈɡæstɹɪk/ adj
gastrique
Of or relating to the stomach

gastric acid n
suc gastrique acide gastrique
acidic secretion of the stomach

gastric band n
anneau gastrique

gastritis n
gastrite
inflammation of the lining of the stomach

gastro- /ˈɡæstɹoʊ-/ /ˈɡæstɹəʊ-/ prefix
gastro-
meaning food
meaning stomach

gastrocnemious adj
gastrocnémien
relating to the gastrocnemius

gastrocnemius /ˌɡæstɹəkˈniːmiəs/ n
gastrocnémien
muscle at the back of the calf

gastroduodenal adj
gastroduodénal
relating to the stomach and duodenum

gastroduodenojejunal adj
gastroduodénojéjunal

gastroenteritis n
gastro-entérite
inflammation

gastroenterology n
gastro-entérologie
the study of the digestive system

gastroesophageal reflux n
reflux
pathology: chronic medical condition

gastrointestinal /ˌɡæstɹoʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ /ˌɡæstɹəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ adj
gastrointestinal
of or pertaining to the stomach and intestines

gastronomic adj
gastronomique
of or pertaining to gastronomy

gastronomy /ɡæˈstɹɒnəmi/ n
gastronomie
study of the relationship between food and culture

gastroparesis n
gastroparésie
condition

gastropod /ˈɡæstɹəˌpɑd/ n
gastéropode
member of a class of molluscs

gastroptosis n
ptose de l'estomac
abnormal downward displacement of the stomach

gastroschisis /ɡæˈstrɑs.kə.səs/ n
laparoschisis

gastroscopy n
gastroscopie
examination of esophagus, stomach and dodenum

gastrulate v
gastruler

gastrulation n
gastrulation
stage of embryo development

gasworker n
gazier gazière
someone who works in a gasworks

gasworks n
usine à gaz
factory

gat /ɡæt/ n
flingue
Any type of gun

gate /ɡeɪt/ n
grille
(electronics) name of one terminal of a transistor
porte
doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall
in an air terminal
porte logique
computing: logical pathway
porte portail
door-like structure outside

gateau n
gâteau
rich, iced cake

gatecrash /ˈɡeɪtkɹaʃ/ v
incruster resquiller taper l'incruste
to go to a social event without being invited, or without having paid

gatecrasher n
incruste pique-assiette resquilleur resquilleuse
a person who gatecrashes

gated community n
quartier fermé résidence fermée
a residential area with restricted access, such as by a locked gate or guard post

gatekeeper /ˈɡeɪt.ki.pɚ/ /ˈɡeɪt.kiː.pə/ n
gardien gardienne
person who guards or monitors passage through a gate

gateway /ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/ n
gateway passerelle
computer network access point
passerelle porte transition
porte passerelle
entrance

gatha n
gâthâ gāthā
verse

gather /ˈɡæðə/ /ˈɡæðɚ/ v
déduire
to infer or conclude
ramasser
to bring parts of a whole closer
—to harvest
rassembler assembler
—to congregate
rassembler ramasser recueillir
to bring together; to collect

gather dust v
prendre la poussière

gatherer n
cueilleur glaneur glaneuse ramasseur ramasseuse
person who gathers things

gathering /ˈɡæð.ə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/ n
cahier
bookbinding: group of sheets
rassemblement assemblée groupe
group of people or things
rassemblement réunion rencontre
get-together, social function

gattopardism n
gattopardisme

gauche /ɡaʊʃ/ /ɡoʊʃ/ /ɡəʊʃ/ adj
gauche
awkward, bumbling

gaucho /ˈɡaʊt͡ʃoʊ/ n
gaucho
South American cowboy

gaudy /ˈɡɑ.di/ /ˈɡɔ.di/ /ˈɡɔː.di/ adj
criard kitsch surfait voyant vulgaire
very showy or ornamented

gauge /ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ n
gabarit
a measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
étalon
any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things; as, a rain gauge; a steam gauge

gauge /ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ v
estimer jauger
to appraise the character of
mesurer
measure

gauge boson n
boson de jauge
particle

gaugino n
gaugino
particles

gauleiter /ˈɡaʊlaɪtə/ n
gauleiter
an official in charge of a district of Nazi Germany

gaultherin n
gaulthérine

gaunt /ɡɑːnt/ /ɡɔːnt/ adj
maigre osseux anguleux
lean, angular and bony
émacié
haggard, drawn and emaciated

gauntlet /ˈɡɔːnt.lət/ n
gantelet
protective armor for the hands
parcours du combattant
any challenging, difficult, or painful ordeal

gaur /ɡaʊə/ /ɡaʊəɹ/ n
gaur
Bos gaurus

gauze /ɡɔːz/ n
gaze
cotton fabric used as surgical dressing
thin fabric with open weave

gavage /ɡæˈvɑːʒ/ /ɡəˈvɑːʒ/ n
gavage
feeding by means of a tube passed into the stomach
process of force-feeding a goose

gavel /ˈɡa.vəl/ /ˈɡæ.vəl/ n
marteau
wooden mallet

gavial /ˈɡeɪ.vi.əl/ n
gavial gavial du Gange
crocodilian of genus Gavialis

gavotte n
gavotte
French dance

gaw /ɡɔː/ interjection
nom d'un chien parbleu sacrebleu
expressing disbelief

gawk /ɡɑk/ /ɡɔːk/ v
badauder bayer aux corneilles béer
to stare or gape stupidly

gawky /ˈɡɔːki/ adj
godiche maladroit
awkward, ungainly

gay /ɡeɪ/ adj
gai
festive, bright, colorful
gai gaie
happy, joyful and lively
gay gai homo
homosexual
typical of homosexual appearance
ringard
lame, uncool (used to express dislike)

gay /ɡeɪ/ n
gay homo gai
homosexual person, especially male

gay bar n
bar gay
nightclub whose primary clientele are LGBT people

gay man n
gay
a male homosexual

gay marriage n
mariage homosexuel mariage gay mariage pour tous
marriage between two people of the same sex

gay pride n
Fierté Gaie Gay Pride
a feeling of pride in one's homosexuality

gay rights n
droits des homosexuels
gay rights

gay-friendly adj
gay-friendly
welcoming of gay people

gay-straight alliance n
alliance gay-hétéro
school or community based organization that provides an environment for LGBTQ youth

gaydar /ˈɡeɪdɑː/ /ˈɡeɪˌdɑɹ/ n
gaydar
supposed ability to detect whether or not a person is gay

gaze /ɡeɪz/ /ˈɡæɪz/ v
fixer
to stare intently or earnestly

gazebo /ɡəˈziːboʊ/ /ɡəˈziːbəʊ/ n
kiosque gloriette pavillon
roofed structure

gazelle /ɡəˈzɛl/ n
gazelle
antelope

gazetteer n
gazetier index géographique
geographic dictionary or encyclopedia

gazpacho /ɡəsˈpæt͡ʃəʊ/ /ɡəsˈpɑːt͡ʃəʊ/ n
gaspacho
cold soup of Spanish origin

gcd n
PGCD PGDC
initialism for greatest common divisor

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ n
engrenage
a particular combination or choice of interlocking gears
matos matériel panoplie
equipment or paraphernalia
vitesse
motor car transmission

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ v
passer ses vitesses
to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio

gear lever n
levier de vitesses
lever used to change gears

gear ratio n
rapport d'engrenage rapport de transmission rapport de vitesses angulaires
ratio of the speeds of rotation

gear shift n
levier de vitesse
part of a gearbox involved in changing gear

gear train n
train d'engrenages
system of interconnected gears

gear wheel /ɡɪə(ɹ) ʍiːl/ /ɡɪɚ ʍil/ n
roue dentée engrenage pignon
wheel with a toothed rim

gearbox n
boite de vitesse boîte de vitesses
train of gears

gecko /ˈɡɛ.koʊ/ /ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/ n
gecko
lizard of the family Gekkonidae

gee /ˈd͡ʒiː/ n
gé
name of the letter G, g

gee /ˈd͡ʒiː/ v
hue
to turn away from the driver

geek /ɡiːk/ n
geek
expert in a technical field, particularly to do with computers
person intensely interested in a particular field or hobby

geeky /ˈɡiːki/ adj
technoïde
like a geek

geez /d͡ʒiːz/ interjection
Dieu Sainte Vierge bon sang ciel mon Dieu
exclamation denoting surprise or frustration

geezer /ˈɡizɚ/ /ˈɡiːzə/ n
gros
informal address to a male
mec bougre gars
male person
vieillard
informal: old person, especially male

gegenschein /ˈɡeɪ.ɡənˌʃaɪn/ n
gegenschein lueur anti-solaire

geisha /ˈɡeɪ.ʃə/ n
geisha
a Japanese entertainer

gel /d͡ʒɛl/ [d͡ʒɛɫ] n
gel
suspension of solid in liquid
any gel for a particular cosmetic use

gel pen n
stylo gel stylo roller
pen

gelada /dʒəˈlɑːdə/ n
gélada
primate

gelatin /ˈd͡ʒɛlətiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛlətɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛləʔ.n̩/ n
gélatine
protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen
edible jelly

gelatinous /dʒəˈlæt.ɪn.əs/ /ˈdʒɛl.ə.tɪn.əs/ adj
gélatineux
jelly-like

gelation /d͡ʒɪˈleɪʃən/ n
congélation
The formation of a solid by cooling

gelato /dʒəˈlɑːtəʊ/ /d͡ʒəˈlɑtoʊ/ n
gelato glace à l'italienne
Italian-style ice cream

gelbstoff /ˈɡɛlpʃtɔf/ n
coloration des matières organiques dissoutes dans l'eau
optically measurable component of dissolved organic matter in water

gelding /ˈɡɛldɪŋ/ n
hongre
castrated male horse

gelid /ˈd͡ʒɛl.əd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛl.ɪd/ adj
froid glacial glacé
very cold; icy

gelotology /ˌd͡ʒɛləˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒɛləˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
gélotologie
study of humour and laughter, and its effects on the body

gem /d͡ʒɛm/ /d͡ʒɪm/ n
merle blanc oiseau rare
precious or highly valued thing or person
pierre précieuse joyau
precious stone

geminal diamine n
diamine géminé
an aminal

geminate /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪneɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnət/ adj
gémine
forming a pair
géminée
phonology

geminate /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪneɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnət/ n
géminée
doubled sound

gemination /ˌd͡ʒɛm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌd͡ʒɛm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
gémination
phonetical phenomenon

gemmotherapy n
gemmothérapie

gemmule /ˈd͡ʒɛmjuːl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛˌm(j)ul/ n
gemmule
small gemma or bud of dormant embryonic cells produced by some freshwater sponges that develops into a new sponge

gemstone /ˈd͡ʒɛmˌstoʊn/ n
pierre précieuse gemme joyau
gem

genal adj
génal
of or relating to the cheeks

gendarme /ʒɑn.ˈdɑɹm/ /ʒɒn.ˈdɑːm/ n
gendarme
member of the gendarmerie

gendarmerie /ˈʒɑn.dɑɹ.mə.ɹi/ /ˈʒɒn.dɑː.mə.ɹi/ n
gendarmerie
military body charged with police duties

gender /ˈd͡ʒɛndə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ n
genre
grammar: division of nouns and pronouns
identification as a man, a woman, or something else
division, class, kind
sexe genre

gender /ˈd͡ʒɛndə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ v
genrer
to perceive or address as a specific gender

gender binary n
non-binarité de genre

gender dysphoria n
dysphorie de genre
profound unhappiness related to characteristics associated with one's birth-assigned sex, experienced by some transgender people

gender expression n
expression de genre

gender gap n
disparité entre les sexes fossé entre les sexes inégalité entre les sexes écart entre les sexes
measurable difference between men and women

gender identity /-ɪ.ɾi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.də aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ aɪˈdɛɾ̃.ə.ɾi/ [-ɪ.ɾi] [ˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ aɪˈdɛn.ə.ɾi] n
identité de genre identité sexuelle
person's sense of self as a member of a particular gender

gender identity disorder n
trouble de l'identité de genre
gender dysphoria condition

gender ideology n
idéologie du genre

gender incongruence n
incongruence de genre incongruité de genre

gender reveal n
gender reveal
event at which the sex of an expected baby is revealed

gender role n
rôle de genre

gender studies n
études de genre
academic field

gender-blind /ˈdʒɛndəˌblaɪnd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛndɚˌblaɪnd/ adj
genderblind
having the quality of ignoring gender

gender-neutral adj
unigenre
not having, indicating, or being restricted on the basis of, gender
épicène
grammar: lacking gender assignment

gendercide n
gendercide
killing of people because of their gender

genderfluid adj
genderfluid genre-fluide
not conforming to fixed gender

genderflux adj
genderflux

genderqueer adj
genderqueer
having a non-binary gender

gene /d͡ʒiːn/ n
gène
unit of heredity

gene expression n
expression des gènes expression génique expression génétique
transcription and translation of a gene into messenger RNA

gene therapy n
thérapie génique
therapy involving the insertion of genes into a patient's cells

genealogical adj
généalogique
of or relating to genealogy

genealogist /ˈdʒiː.niːˌæl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
généalogiste
person who studies or practises genealogy, expert in genealogy

genealogy /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/ /ˌdʒiːniˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒiniˈælədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ n
généalogie
study and recording of descents
descent of a person, family or group from ancestors
record or table of such descent

general /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ adj
d'ensemble
consisting of only the most important aspects; indefinite
général
not limited in application; applicable to a whole class or category
miscellaneous, not limited to a specific class
général communal
involving every part or member, not specific or particular
général en chef
of a person: pre-eminent
général générale
général universal
widespread, common

general /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ n
général
military rank

general anesthesia n
anesthésie générale
type of anesthesia

general assembly n
assemblée générale
formal meeting of all members of an organization

general election n
élections générales
election held at regular intervals

general knowledge /ˈdʒɛnəɹəl ˈnɑlɪdʒ/ /ˈdʒɛnɹəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ n
culture générale
wide body of information that a person acquires from education and from life

general ledger n
grand livre
central accounting record

general officer n
officier général

general partnership n
société en nom collectif
type of partnership

general practitioner n
médecin généraliste médecin traitant
physician who provides primary care; family doctor

general public n
grand public
members of the public who have no special role

general relativity n
relativité générale
theory in physics

general staff n
état-major
officers in charge of army

general store n
grand magasin magasin général
a store which sells a large variety of useful things

general strike n
grève générale
work stoppage

general-purpose adj
tous usages
all-purpose

generalisation n
généralisation
formulation of general concepts
inductive reasoning

generalissimo /ˌd͡ʒɛnəɹəˈlisimoʊ/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəɹəˈliːsɪməʊ/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəɹəˈlɪsɪməʊ/ n
généralissime
supreme commander

generalist n
généraliste
person with a broad general knowledge

generalization n
généralisation
formulation of general concepts
inductive reasoning

generalize /ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.lɑɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹə.laɪz/ v
généraliser
to infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles
to spread throughout the body and become systemic
généraliser faire des amalgames
to speak in generalities, or in vague terms

generalized adj
généralisé
made more general, less specialized

generally /ˈd͡ʒen.ɹə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.ɹə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.ə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɹə.li/ adv
généralement
without reference to specific details
as a rule; usually
généralement en général
popularly or widely

generate /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.eɪt/ v
engendrer
mathematics: to form a figure
to procreate, beget
générer
to bring into being
to produce as a result of a chemical or physical process

generating function n
fonction génératrice série génératrice
formal power series whose coefficients encode a sequence

generation /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
generation
race, kind, family
génération
single step in the succession of natural descent
origination by some process; formation
period of around thirty years
génération création
act of generating or begetting; procreation

generation gap n
fossé des générations fracture intergénérationnelle
disconnect between generations

generational adj
générationnel
of, pertaining to, or changing over generations

generative /d͡ʒəˈnɛɹətɪv/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹətɪv/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹətɪv/ adj
génératif
having the power of generating

generative AI n
IA générative

generative grammar n
grammaire générative
system of rules

generator /ˈdʒɛnəɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
générateur générateur électrique
apparatus: electrical generator

generatrix n
génératrice
a curve that, when rotated about an axis, produces a solid figure

generic /dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/ adj
générique
not having a brand name
very comprehensive

generic /dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/ n
médicament générique produit générique
a product sold under a generic name

generic class n
classe générique
class defined with at least one generic type

generic function n
fonction générique
entity

generic name n
nom générique
(taxonomy) first word in a binominal name, which identifies the genus of the lifeform considered

generic type n
type générique
type which can be instantiated with any other type

genericize /dʒɪˈnɛɹ.ɪˌsaɪz/ v
génériciser
make generic

genericized trademark n
nom de marque générique nom de marque lexicalisé
brand name that has come into general use

generosity /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɑsəti/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɒsɪti/ n
générosité
a generous act
acting generously
good breeding; nobility of stock
générosité bonté
trait of being willing to donate

generous /ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ adj
généreux
willing to give and share unsparingly
noble in behaviour, magnanimous
large, ample
of noble birth

genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒɪn.ə.sɪs/ n
genèse
the origin, start, or point at which something comes into being

genet /ˈd͡ʒɛ.nɪt/ n
genette
mammal of the genus Genetta

genetic /d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk/ /d͡ʒɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
génétique
relating to genetics or genes
caused by genes

genetic code n
code génétique
rules by which the sequence of bases in DNA are translated into the amino acid sequence of proteins

genetic drift n
dérive génétique
overall shift of allele distribution in an isolated population

genetic engineering n
génie génétique ingénierie génétique
practice or science of genetic modification

genetic modification n
manipulation génétique
deliberate modification of genetic structure

genetically adv
génétiquement
in a manner relating to genes or genetics

genetically modified adj
génétiquement modifié
produced by genetic modification

geneticist n
généticien généticienne
scientist who studies genes

genetics /d͡ʒə.ˈnɛ.tɪks/ /d͡ʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/ /ˈdʒɛnɐ.ʈɪks/ n
génétique
branch of biology
genetic makeup of a specific individual or species

genial /-ni.əl/ /ˈdʒiːnɪəl/ /ˈd͡ʒinjəl/ adj
génial
marked by genius

genicular adj
géniculaire
pertaining to the knee

genie /ˈd͡ʒiː.ni/ n
djinn génie
a fictional magical being
djinn jinn génie
an unseen being in Muslim theology

genital /ˈd͡ʒɛnətəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɪtəl/ adj
génital
of, or relating to biological reproduction
of, or relating to the genitalia

genital wart n
condylome condylome acuminé crête de coq verrue génitale
sexually transmitted infection

genitalia /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nə-/ /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nɪˈteɪ.jəl.jə/ /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nɪˈteɪ.li.jə/ n
organes génitaux parties génitales appareil génital
genitals or sex organs

genitality n
génitalité
genitality

genitive /ˈd͡ʒɛnətɪv/ adj
génitif génitive
of or pertaining to the case of possession

genitive /ˈd͡ʒɛnətɪv/ n
génitif
inflection pattern

genitive absolute n
génitif absolu
independent genitive phrase

genito- prefix
génito-
relating to the genitals

genitofemoral adj
génitofémoral
pertaining to the genital organs and the thigh

genitourinary adj
génito-urinaire urogénital
relating to the genital and urinary systems

genius /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˈd͡ʒi.ni.əs/ /ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/ n
génie
someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill

genizah /ɡɛˈnizə/ /ɡɛˈniːzə/ n
gueniza
depository where sacred Hebrew books, etc., are kept before being buried in a cemetery

genoa /ˈdʒɛnəʊə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.oʊ.ə/ n
génois
a staysail

genocidaire /d͡ʒɛ.nə.siˈdɛ(ə)ɹ/ n
génocidaire
person involved in perpetrating a genocide

genocidal /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈsaɪdəl/ adj
génocidaire
causative of or relating to a genocide

genocide /ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/ n
génocide
systematic killing of substantial numbers of people

genocider n
génocidaire
one who commits genocide

genome /d͡ʒɨˈnoʊm/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.noʊm/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.nəʊm/ n
génome
complete genetic information of an organism

genome assembly n
assemblage génomique
process of reassembling DNA sequences

genomics n
génomique
study of the complete genome of an organism

genotype /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.taɪp/ /ˈd͡ʒiːn.oʊ.taɪp/ n
génotype
DNA sequence which determines a specific characteristic

genre /d͡ʒɑnɚ/ /ˈ(d)ʒɑn.ɹə/ /ˈ(d)ʒɒn.ɹə/ n
genre
kind; type; sort

genteel /d͡ʒɛnˈtiːl/ adj
à la mode
stylish, elegant

gentian /ˈd͡ʒɛnt͡ʃən/ n
gentiane
Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae
The dried roots and rhizome of a European gentian

gentile /ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/ n
gentil
non-Jewish person

gentilic adj
gentilice
tribal

gentle /ˈdʒɛntl̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ [ˈd͡ʒɛ̃ɾ̃l̩] adj
doux
soft and mild rather than hard or severe
gentil
tender and amiable

gentleman /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ [ˈd͡ʒɛɾ̃.ɫ̩.mən] n
gentilhomme monsieur
man of breeding
messieurs monsieur
polite form of address to men
monsieur gentilhomme
well-mannered, or charming man

gentleman's agreement n
gentleman’s agreement
usually unwritten agreement not bound by law but by honour

gentoo penguin n
manchot papou
penguin

gentrification /d͡ʒɛn.tɹɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
gentrification embourgeoisement
process of renewal accompanying an influx of relatively affluent people

gentrify /ˈd͡ʒɛn.tɹɪ.faɪ/ v
embourgeoiser gentrifier
to renovate something, especially housing to make more appealing to the middle classes

genu valgum n
genu valgum
medical condition

genual adj
géniculaire
pertaining to the knee

genuflect /ˈd͡ʒɛn.jʊ.flɛkt/ v
génuflexer génuflexion génuflexionner
to bend the knee, as in servitude, homage, or worship
génuflexion
to behave in a servile manner

genuflection n
génuflexion
the act of genuflecting, in the sense of bowing down

genuine /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌaɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌɪn/ adj
authentique véritable
real, authentic

genuinely adv
vraiment authentiquement réellement
truthfully, truly

genus /ˈdʒiːnəs/ /ˈdʒɛnəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːnəs/ n
genre
rank in a taxonomic classification between family and species
taxon at this rank

geo- prefix
géo-
Earth

geo-blocking n
géoblocage

geocentric /ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
géocentrique
having Earth at center

geocentric orbit n
orbite géoocentrique

geocentrism n
géocentrisme
belief that Earth is the center of the universe

geochemistry n
géochimie
branch of chemistry

geochronology n
géochronologie
any one of the methods by which the age of different samples of rock can be determined

geoclimatic adj
géoclimatique

geocode v
géocoder
add geographical code

geocorona n
geocorona géocorona géocouronne

geode /ˈdʒiː.əʊd/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.oʊd/ n
géode
hollow stone with crystals on the inside wall

geodesic /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdiː.sɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdɛs.ɪk/ n
géodésique
mathematics: the shortest line between two points on a specific surface

geodesy /dʒiːˈɒdɪsi/ /d͡ʒiˈɑdəsi/ n
géodésie
scientific discipline

geodetics /ˌd͡ʒiːəʊˈdɛtɪks/ n
géodésie
science

geoduck /ˈɡuiˌdək/ /ˈɡuːɪdʌk/ n
geoduck
P. generosa

geodynamics n
géodynamique
a branch of geophysics

geofence /ˈdʒiːə-/ /ˈdʒiːəʊfɛns/ /ˈd͡ʒioʊfɛns/ /ˈd͡ʒiːə-/ n
gardiennage virtuel géorepérage
virtual perimeter around a geographic area

geoglyph /ˈd͡ʒiːə(ʊ)ɡlɪf/ /ˈd͡ʒiːəɡlɪf/ n
géoglyphe
large-scale drawing on the ground

geognostic /dʒɪəɡˈnɒstɪk/ adj
géognostique

geographer /d͡ʒiˈɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/ /d͡ʒiːˈɒɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒiːˈɔɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/ n
géographe
a specialist in geography

geographic /d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
géographique
pertaining to geography
determined by geography

geographic information system n
SIG système d'information géographique
an electronic system

geography /dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /d͡ʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˈdʒɒɡɹəfi/ n
géographie
study of physical structure and inhabitants of the Earth

geoid /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/ /ˈd͡ʒiˌɔɪd/ n
géoïde
surface of constant gravitational potential at zero elevation

geokinesis n
géokinésie

geolocatable adj
géolocalisable

geolocate v
géolocaliser
to use GPS to provide map coordinates

geolocation n
géolocalisation
the identification of geographic location

geolocator n
géolocalisateur

geologic /ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk/ adj
géologique
relating to geology

geologically adv
géologiquement
as part of a geologic process

geologist /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ /d͡ʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ n
géologue
person whose occupation specializes in geology

geology /d͡ʒiˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ /d͡ʒɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ n
géologie
the study of the earth

geomarketing n
géomarketing géomercatique
Integration of geographical parameters into various aspects of marketing

geomatics n
géomatique

geometrally adv
géométralement
all senses

geometric /ˌd͡ʒi.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒi.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈmet.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
géométrique
of or relating to geometry

geometric analysis n
analyse géométrique
branch of mathematics

geometric isomerism n
isomérie géométrique
form of isomerism

geometric mean n
moyenne géométrique
measure of central tendency

geometric progression n
série géométrique
sequence

geometrically adv
géométriquement
in a geometric manner

geometrid moth n
phalène
moth

geometry /d͡ʒiˈɑ.mə.tɹi/ /d͡ʒiːˈɒm.ɪ.tɹi/ /d͡ʒiːˈɔm.ə.tɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɒm.ɪ.tɹi/ n
géométrie
branch of mathematics
type of geometry
spatial attributes

geomorphological adj
géomorphologique
pertaining to geomorphology

geomorphology n
géomorphologie
the study of landforms

geonomy n
géonomie

geophysical /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪk.əl/ adj
géophysique
of or pertaining to geophysics

geophysicist n
géophysicien géophysicienne
one who studies geophysics

geophysics /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
géophysique
branch of earth science

geophyte /ˈdʒiːə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒioʊˌfaɪt/ n
géophyte
perennial plant

geopolitically adv
geopolitiquement
according to geopolitics

geopolitics n
géopolitique
the study of the effects of geography on international politics

geospatial adj
géo-spatial géospatial
geospatial

geostationary adj
géostationnaire
fixed distance orbit

geosynchronous adj
géosynchrone
orbit whose rate of revolution is matched with Earth

geotaxis n
géotaxisme
living creature's ability to move by orienting itself by gravitational forces

geothermal adj
géothermique
pertaining to heat energy

geotropic /ˌd͡ʒioʊˈtɹɒpɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒʒioʊˈtɹoʊpɪk/ adj
géotrope
pertaining to geotropism

gephyrophobia n
géphyrophobie
fear of crossing bridges

geranium /dʒəˈɹeɪni.əm/ n
géranium
cranesbill
géranium pélargonium
common name for Pelargoniums

gerbil /ˈdʒɜːbl̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɝbl̩/ n
gerbille
small rodent

geriatric adj
gériatrique
relating to geriatrics

geriatrics n
gériatrie
branch of medicine dealing with the elderly

germ /d͡ʒɜːm/ /d͡ʒɝm/ n
germe
mass of cells
pathogenic microorganism
idea

germ cell n
cellule germinale
a cell that is part of the germ line

german /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ adj
germain germaine
First cousin
sharing parents

german /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ n
germain germaine
A near relative

germander /d͡ʒəˈmændə/ /d͡ʒɚˈmændɚ/ n
germandrée
mint plant of genus Teucrium

germane /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /d͡ʒɝˈmeɪn/ adj
pertinent
related to the topic being discussed

germane /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /d͡ʒɝˈmeɪn/ n
germane
germanium tetrahydride

germanene n
germanène

germanium /d͡ʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/ n
germanium
chemical element

germanophilia n
germanophilie
the love of the country, culture or people of Germany

germinate /ˈd͡ʒɜː(ɹ)mɪneɪt/ v
germer
sprout or produce buds

germinative adj
germinatif
of or pertaining to germination

geronto- prefix
géronto-

gerontocracy /ˌdʒɛɹənˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
gérontocratie
government by elders

gerontologist n
gérontologue
physician who specializes in gerontology

gerontology n
gérontologie
branch of science

gerontophilia n
gérontophilie
sexual attraction

gerontophobia n
gérontophobie
fear of the elderly

geropsychology n
gérontopsychiatrie psychogériatrie
branch of psychology

gerrymander /dʒ/ /ɡ/ /ˈdʒɛɹiˌmændə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹiˌmændɚ/ n
charcutage électoral
the act of gerrymandering

gerund /-ʌnd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹənd/ n
gérondif
verb form functioning as a verbal noun
verb form functioning as an adverb

gerundive /dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/ n
adjectif verbal
verbal adjective
gérondif
Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity

gest /d͡ʒɛst/ n
geste
gesture
verse romance

gestalt /-ˈst-/ /ɡəˈstɔlt/ /ɡəˈʃtælt/ /ɡəˈʃtɑːlt/ /ɡəˈʃtɔlt/ n
gestalt profil
collection of entities that creates a unified concept

gestation /d͡ʒɛsˈteɪʃən/ n
gestation
period of time a fetus develops inside mother's body

gesticulate /dʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/ /dʒɛsˈtɪkjʊleɪt/ /d͡ʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/ v
gesticuler
to make gestures

gesticulation /dʒɛˌstɪkjəˈleɪʃən/ n
gesticulation
act of gesticulating

gesture /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɝ/ n
geste
act or remark
geste signe
motion of the limbs or body

get /ɡɛt/ /ɡɪt/ v
arriver atteindre
to arrive at
chercher ramener
to fetch
devenir
to become
faire devenir
to cause to become
obtenir
to obtain
piger capter
colloquial: to understand
recevoir
to receive
être
colloquial: to be

get a grip v
ressaisir
to return to a rational handling of reality

get a life v
va t'acheter une vie!
to have a more interesting, eventful, or worthwhile existence

get a word in edgewise /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɜːd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɝd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ v
en placer une
to break into or participate in a conversation

get across v
mettre en évidence
to make an idea evident; to successfully explain a thought or feeling
traverser
to cross; to move from one side (of something) to the other

get ahead of oneself v
brûler les étapes mettre la charrue avant les bœufs s'emballer
to focus excessively on prospective future events
perdre le fil
to make points out of logical or chronological sequence
s'emballer
to develop an opinion or take action based on insufficient information

get along v
s'entendre
interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble
se débrouiller
survive; to do well enough

get around v
contourner

get away with v
s'en tirer
to escape punishment for

get back v
retourner
to return to where one came from
récupérer
to retrieve, to have an item returned

get by v
débrouiller s'en sortir tenir le coup
subsist

get down to brass tacks v
passer aux choses sérieuses
deal with the important details

get dressed v
s'habiller
to beclothe oneself, to put on clothes

get drunk v
enivrer souler
to intoxicate oneself with alcohol
transitive; to make drunk

get even v
prendre sa revanche rendre la monnaie de sa pièce se venger
get revenge

get high v
se défoncer
get high

get in v
monter
to enter

get laid v
baiser s'envoyer en l'air tirer un coup
to have sex

get late v
se faire tard
to approach nighttime

get lost interjection
barre-toi casse-toi dégage tire-toi va te faire va te faire fiche
Go away!

get lost v
perdre égarer paumer
lose one's way

get married v
se marier
become married to someone
become married to each other

get off v
arrêter
to stop touching or interfering with something or someone
descendre
to disembark from
to move from being on top of (something)
exciter
to excite, arouse

get off one's chest v
dire ce qu'on a sur le cœur se libérer d'un poids vider son sac
to relieve oneself by talking to someone

get on v
embarquer monter
to enter (a vehicle)
monter embarquer enfourcher
to board or mount
se faire vieux
to become old

get on someone's bad side v
[[s'attirer les foudres]] de se mettre à dos

get on someone's nerves v
courir sur le haricot taper sur les nerfs
annoy or irritate

get on with v
retourner à
proceed with

get one's act together v
se reprendre en main
become serious and organized

get one's butt somewhere v
ramener sa fraise ramener ses fesses ramener son cul

get one's claws into v
mettre le grappin sur

get one's finger out v
se bouger le cul se bouger les fesses se remuer les fesses
stop delaying

get one's hands dirty v
se salir les mains

get one's hands on v
dégoter dénicher mettre la main
to get, to obtain, to secure

get one's knickers in a twist /ˌɡɛt wʌnz ˈnɪ.kəz ɪn‿ə ˈtwɪst/ /ˌɡɪt wʌnz ˈnɪ.kɚz ɪn‿ə ˈtwɪst/ v
avoir ses bobettes dans un tapon slaquer ses bobettes
to become overwrought or unnecessarily upset over a trivial matter

get one's way v
parvenir à ses fins
obtain the circumstances one wishes for

get one's wires crossed v
malentendu s'emmêler les pinceaux
to misunderstand one another

get out v
descendre
to leave a vehicle such as a car
lancer sortir
to publish something
s'en sortir
to come out of a situation
sortir
to leave or escape
to help someone leave
to spend free time out of the house
to take something from its container

get out of Dodge v
décamper ficher le camp lever le camp vider les lieux

get out of here interjection
aller se faire fiche aller se faire foutre aller se faire voir dégage foutre le camp se casser
command to leave
quelle coïncidence
expression of disbelief

get ready v
se préparer disponibiliser préparer rendre disponible
to make ready or prepare

get rid of v
débarrasser défaire
remove

get some air v
prendre l'air
invigorate oneself by breathing refreshing outdoor air

get someone's goat /ˌɡɛt ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈɡoʊt/ /ˌɡɛt ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈɡəʊt/ v
courir sur le haricot
to annoy or infuriate someone

get something over with v
en finir avec
put behind oneself

get the better of v
avoir raison de prendre le dessus
to overwhelm or overcome

get the hang of v
avoir en main se débrouiller
to learn to handle with some skill

get through v
franchir
to overcome

get to know v
faire connaissance faire la connaissance
to become acquainted with someone

get to the point v
en venir au fait aller droit au but aller à l'essentiel
State directly

get up v
lever
to move to a standing position
se lever
to rise from one's bed

get up on the wrong side of the bed v
se lever du pied gauche
to feel irritable without a particular reason

get up to v
commettre
to do something, especially something that you should not do

get used v
habituer
to become accustomed (intransitive)

get well soon phraseologicalUnit
bon rétablissement prompt rétablissement remets-toi vite
expressing hope that someone recovers soon

get wet v
mouiller
of a woman, to become sexually aroused

get wind of v
avoir vent
To hear about; to learn of, especially especially with respect to facts intended to have been confidential

getting /ˈɡɛtɪŋ/ n
obtention
act of obtaining or acquiring

getup n
accoutrement
outfit

gewgaw /ˈɡjuːɡɔː/ /ˈɡuɡɔ/ n
bibelot
a showy trifle, a toy

geyser /ˈɡaɪ.sɚ/ /ˈɡaɪ.zə/ /ˈɡaɪ.zɚ/ /ˈɡiː.zə/ n
geyser
boiling spring

ghast n
épouvant
evil spirit or monster

ghastly /ˈɡæs(t).li/ /ˈɡɑːs(t).li/ adj
affreux atroce horrible épouvantable
extremely bad
blafard livide
Like a ghost in appearance; death-like; pale; pallid
effrayant atroce épouvantable
horrifyingly shocking

ghazal /ˈɡæzæl/ n
ghazel
a poetic form

ghee /ɡiː/ [ɡʱiː] n
ghee ghî
South Asian-style clarified butter

gherkin /ˈɡɜːkɪn/ /ˈɡɝkɪn/ n
cornichon
small cucumber

ghetto /ˈɡɛtoʊ/ /ˈɡɛtəʊ/ [ˈɡɛɾoʊ̯] n
ghetto
area of a city in which Jews were concentrated
area of a city where people of another ethnicity concentrate or are concentrated

ghettoization n
ghettoïsation

ghettoize /ˈɡɛtoʊaɪz/ [ˈɡɛɾoʊ̯aɪ̯z] v
ghettoïser

ghost /ɡoʊst/ /ɡɐʉst/ /ɡəʊst/ n
fantôme spectre esprit revenant apparition fantasme
spirit appearing after death

ghost bike n
vélo fantôme

ghost goal n
but fantôme
apparent goal

ghost ship n
vaisseau fantôme
abandoned, possibly adrift ship that is haunted

ghost story n
histoire de fantômes
story about ghosts

ghost town /ˈɡoʊst taʊn/ /ˈɡəʊst taʊn/ n
ville fantôme
town which has become deserted

ghost train n
train fantôme
fairground attraction
unmanned train

ghost word n
mot fantôme
fictitious or erroneous word

ghosthunter n
chasseur de fantôme chasseuse de fantômes
person who tries to track down ghosts

ghostly /ˈɡoʊstli/ adj
fantomatique
pertaining to ghosts

ghostwriter n
nègre nègre littéraire prête-plume écrivain fantôme
professional writer for another person

ghoul /ɡuːl/ /ɡʊəl/ n
goule
a spirit said to feed on corpses

ghrelin /ˈɡɹɛlɪn/ n
ghréline
peptide hormone that increases appetite

gianduja /dʒæn.ˈduː.jə/ /d͡ʒɑn.ˈdu.jə/ n
gianduja
Piedmontese chocolate preparation

giant /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪnt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɪ.ənt/ [ˈd͡ʒəɪ̯(ə)nt] n
géant
mythical human
very tall person
Greek mythological creature
luminous star

giant anteater n
fourmilier géant tamanoir
species

giant fennel n
férule férule commune grande férule
Ferula communis

giant house spider n
tégénaire géante

giant kettle n
marmite de géant
pothole

giant otter n
loutre géante
Pteronura brasiliensis

giant panda n
ours panda panda géant
mammal

giant pangolin n
pangolin géant
species

giant salamander n
ménopome salamandre-alligator
amphibian

giant squid n
calamar géant calmar géant
any of the very large squid of genus Architeuthis

giant star n
étoile géante
star that has stopped fusing hydrogen

giantess /ˈd͡ʒaɪəntɛs/ n
géante
female giant

giardia /d͡ʒiˈɑɹdiə/ /d͡ʒiˈɑːdɪə/ n
giardia intestinalis
human intestinal parasite

giardiasis /d͡ʒɑː(ɹ)ˈdaɪəsɪs/ n
giardiase
disease

gibberish /ˈd͡ʒɪb.ə.ɹɪʃ/ n
charabia baragouin galimatias chinois
unintelligible speech or writing

gibbet /ˈd͡ʒɪbɪt/ n
gibet potence
upright post with a crosspiece used for execution and subsequent public display; a gallows

gibbon /ˈɡɪbən/ n
gibbon
small ape

gibbous /ˈɡɪbəs/ adj
gibbeuse gibbeux
characterized by convexity; protuberant
phase of moon or planet

gibbous moon n
lune gibbeuse
lunar phase

gibbousness n
gibbosité
state of being flat

gibibit n
gibibit
230 bits

gibibyte /ˈɡɪbɪˌbaɪt/ n
gibioctet
230 bytes

giblet /ˈd͡ʒɪblət/ /ˈɡɪblət/ n
abat
edible bird entrails

giblets /ˈd͡ʒɪbləts/ /ˈɡɪbləts/ n
abats
the organs of poultry

giddy /ˈɡɪdi/ adj
étourdi
feeling a sense of spinning in the head, causing a perception of unsteadiness and being about to fall down
unable to concentrate or think seriously; easily excited
étourdissant
causing or likely to cause dizziness or a feeling of unsteadiness

giddyup /ˈɡɪdiˌʌp/ /ˈɡɪdɪˌʌp/ /ˌɡɪdɪˈʌp/ interjection
hue
used to make a horse go faster

gift /ɡɪft/ n
cadeau don présent
something given to another voluntarily, without charge
don talent
talent or natural ability

gift /ɡɪft/ v
donner faire don de offrir
(transitive) to give as a gift

gift card n
carte cadeau
a card issued by retailers

gift certificate n
chèque cadeau
voucher entitling the bearer to free products or services

gift of the gab n
bagout tchatche
ability to talk readily

gifted /ˈɡɪftɪd/ adj
doué surdoué
endowed with special abilities

giftedness n
douance

gig /ɡɪɡ/ n
concert
performing engagement by a musician or musical group; job or role for a performer
gig
small, narrow, open boat carried in a larger ship, and used for transportation between the ship and the shore, another vessel, etc.
two-wheeled carriage drawn by a single horse

gig economy n
économie des petits boulots économie des « petits boulots » économie à la tâche
economy

giga- /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.ə/ /ˈɡaɪ.ɡə/ /ˈɡɪɡ.ə/ prefix
giga-
SI prefix

gigabyte /ˈd͡ʒɪɡəbaɪt/ /ˈɡɪɡəbaɪt/ n
gigaoctet gigabyte
one billion bytes

gigalitre n
gigalitre
one billion (10⁹; 1,000,000,000) litres

gigametre n
gigamètre
a distance of 1,000,000 kilometres

gigantic /d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ adj
gigantesque colossal
very large

gigantism /d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm/ /d͡ʒəˈɡæntɪzəm/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪɡəntɪzəm/ n
gigantisme
quality or state of being gigantic
condition

gigantomachy /d͡ʒaɪɡænˈtɒməki/ n
gigantomachie
uprising of the Giants against the Olympian gods

gigawatt n
gigawatt
10⁹ watts

gigayear n
giga année
10⁹ years

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl̩/ n
gloussement
laugh

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl̩/ v
glousser ricaner
laugh

giggles n
fou rire
attack of giggling

gigolo /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.ə.loʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ /ˈʒɪɡ.loʊ/ /ˈʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ n
gigolo
hired escort or dancing partner
gigolo prostitué
male having sexual relationships for money

gigot /ʒi.ɡoʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒɪɡət/ n
gigot
leg of lamb or mutton

gild /ɡɪld/ v
dorer
to cover with a thin layer of gold

gild the pill v
dorer la pilule
to make something unappealing look more attractive

gilded /ˈɡɪldɪd/ adj
doré
having the color or quality of gold
made of gold or covered by a thin layer of gold

gilded cage n
cage dorée prison dorée
place or situation which is attractive but constraining

gilder /ˈɡɪldə/ /ˈɡɪldɚ/ n
doreur doreuse
one who gilds

gill /ɡɪl/ n
branchie ouïe
breathing organ of fish
lamelle
mushroom organ

gill slit n
fente branchiale
uncovered opening to gills

gilt /ɡɪlt/ [ɡɪɫt] adj
doré
golden coloured

gimbal /ˈd͡ʒɪmbəl/ /ˈɡɪmbəl/ n
cardan suspension à la Cardan
device for suspending something

gimel /ˈɡɪ.məl/ n
ghimel gimel guimel
Semitic letter

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ n
gimlet
cocktail
vrille
tool

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ v
vriller
To pierce or bore holes (as if using a gimlet)

gimmick /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ n
artifice astuce ficelle stratagème subterfuge
clever ploy or strategy
artifice gadget mécanisme truc
trick or a device

gin /d͡ʒɪn/ n
gin
alcoholic beverage

gin and tonic n
gin tonic
cocktail made from gin and tonic

gin rummy n
gin rami
card game

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚ/ adj
rousse roux
reddish-brown

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚ/ n
gingembre
plant
spice
rouquin rouquemoute
person with reddish-brown hair

ginger beer n
bière de gingembre
drink flavoured with ginger

ginger-haired adj
rouquin rouquine
having ginger-coloured hair

gingerbread /ˈd͡ʒɪn.(d͡)ʒəˌbɹɛd/ /ˈd͡ʒɪn.d͡ʒɚˌbɹɛd/ n
gingerbread style gingerbread
architectural style
pain d'épices pain d'épice
type of cake

gingerbread man n
bonhomme de pain d'épice bonhomme de pain d'épices
cookie in the shape of a person, flavoured with ginger

gingerly /ˈdʒɪn(d)ʒəli/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚli/ adv
doucement précautionneusement
in a cautious and delicate manner

gingham /ˈɡɪŋ.əm/ n
vichy
a cotton fabric made from dyed and white yarn woven in checks

gingival /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪvəl/ adj
gingival
relating to the gums

gingivitis /ˌd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪˈvaɪtəs/ n
gingivite
inflammation of the gums

ginkgo /ˈɡɪŋ.kəʊ/ n
ginkgo gingko
tree
noix de gingko noix de ginkgo
seed

ginnel /ˈɡɪnəl/ n
venelle
narrow passageway

ginormous /dʒaɪˈnɔːməs/ adj
colossal gigantesque méga énorme
very large

ginseng /ˈd͡ʒɪnsɛŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnsɪŋ/ n
ginseng

giraffe /dʒɪˈɹɑːf/ /d͡ʒəˈɹæf/ n
girafe chameaupard
mammal

giraffe weevil n
scarabée girafe
Trachelophorus giraffa

gird /ɡɜːd/ /ɡɝd/ v
ceindre ceinturer enserrer entourer
to encircle with, or as if with a belt
ceindre garrotter lier ligaturer
to bind with a flexible rope or cord

girder /ˈɡɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɝdɚ/ n
poutrelle
main horizontal support in a building

girdle /ˈɡɜːdl̩/ /ˈɡɝdl̩/ n
enceinte
circumference
gaine
belt
rondiste
line of greatest circumference of a diamond

girl /ɡɛəl/ /ɡɜːɫ/ /ɡɝ.əl/ /ɡɝl/ /ɡɪəl/ /ɡɵːl/ [ɡʏw] n
fille femme
woman
fille jeune fille fillette
young female person
servante
female servant

girl Friday n
grouille

girl band n
girls band

girl group n
girl group
pop group made up of young women

girl next door n
fille d’à côté
regular girl

girl's name n
nom de jeune fille
given name for a girl

girldick /ˈɡɚ.əlˌdɪk/ /ˈɡɚlˌdɪk/ /ˈɡɜːlˌdɪk/ /ˈɡɵːlˌdɪk/ n
girldick

girlfriend /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ n
amie copine
a female friend
amie petite amie blonde copine petite copine meuf
a female partner in a romantic relationship

girlish /ˈɡɜː.lɪʃ/ /ˈɡɝ.lɪʃ/ adj
fille jeune fille petite fille
like a girl

girlmode n
girlmode

girlmode v
girlmoder

girly /ˈɡɜːli/ /ˈɡɝli/ adj
féminin
characteristic of a stereotypical girl

giro /ˈdʒaɪɹəʊ/ n
virement
type of transfer of funds

girth /ɡɜːθ/ /ɡɝθ/ n
circonférence
the distance measured around an object
maille
graph theory

gisarme /ɡiˈzɑɹm/ /ɡɪ-/ /ɡɪˈzɑːm/ n
guisarme
a type of polearm

gist /d͡ʒɪst/ n
essentiel
main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter

git /ɡɪt/ n
con taré
A silly, incompetent, stupid, annoying or childish person

give /ɡɪv/ v
donner bailler
transfer the possession of something to someone else

give a bad name v
donner une mauvaise réputation
to lose respect for something/someone

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
Donne un poisson à un homme, il mangera un jour. Apprends-lui à pêcher, il mangera toute sa vie.
more worthwhile to teach someone than do it for them

give a shit /ˈɡɪv ə ˌʃɪt/ v
en avoir quelque chose à foutre n’en avoir rien à foutre s’en foutre
to (not) care

give and take n
compromis concessions donnant donnant

give as good as one gets v
avoir de la repartie avoir du répondant rendre coup pour coup

give away v
donner offrir
to make a gift of something
se trahir
to unintentionally reveal a secret, or expose someone

give back v
rendre
to return

give battle v
livrer bataille

give birth v
accoucher mettre au monde donner naissance
produce new life

give head v
tailler une pipe
slang: to perform oral sex on another person

give in v
céder abandonner
to relent or yield
céder s'écrouler
to collapse or fall

give me v
donne-moi donnez-moi
expression of preference

give of oneself v
donner de sa personne

give off /ɡɪv ɒf/ v
émettre
to emit

give one's all v
se donner à fond
make the utmost effort

give one's word v
donner sa parole
to promise

give oneself airs v
se donner des airs
to act pretentiously

give out v
distribuer
to issue

give rise to v
donner lieu
to be the origin of; to produce

give someone a piece of one's mind v
dire ses quatre vérités
to rebuke someone

give someone the cold shoulder v
battre froid à [[quelqu'un]] être en froid avec [[quelqu'un]]
snub

give someone the creeps v
donner des frissons donner des sueurs froides donner froid dans le dos
give someone a feeling of uneasiness or mild fright

give someone the shits v
agacer casser les couilles courir sur le haricot emmerder enquiquiner faire chier
vulgar: to annoy someone intensely
effrayer faire peur flanquer les miquettes foutre les jetons
vulgar: to frighten someone

give someone the slip v
fausser compagnie
to evade, escape, or get away from somebody

give something a miss v
faire l'impasse
to forego something

give the elbow v
dégager larguer virer
to fire

give the finger v
faire un doigt faire un doigt d'honneur
make an obscene gesture

give the floor v
céder la parole donner la parole passer la parole

give the royal treatment v
aux petits oignons

give them an inch and they'll take a mile proverb
tendez-leur la main et ils vous prennent le bras
a limited concession will encourage someone to take greater liberties

give up v
abandonner
stop, quit, desist
désespérer
lose hope
renoncer
relinquish
se rendre
surrender

give up the ghost v
rendre l'âme
to die

give way v
abandonner
to yield to persistent persuasion
céder
to collapse or break under physical stress
to give precedence to other road users
céder la place à laisser la place à
to be followed by

give way sign n
cédez-le-passage
give way sign

give-away shop n
magasin gratuit
shop

given /ˈɡɪv.ən/ n
donnée de départ postulat prémisse énoncé
condition assumed to be true

given /ˈɡɪv.ən/ preposition
vu étant donné
considering, taking into account

given name n
prénom nom de baptême petit nom
name chosen for a child by its parents

given that conjunction
dans la mesure où vu que étant donné que
in consideration of the fact that

giving /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/ adj
généreux
generous

gizmo /ˈɡɪzmoʊ/ n
truc machin bidule
thingy

gizzard /ˈɡɪzəd/ /ˈɡɪzɚd/ n
gésier
portion of the esophagus with ingested grit

glabella /ɡləˈbɛlə/ n
glabelle
anatomy: space

glabrous /ˈɡleɪbɹəs/ /ˈɡlæ-/ adj
glabre
bald, hairless
botany: smooth

glacial acetic acid n
acide acétique glacial

glacial erratic n
bloc erratique
rock

glacier /ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/ /ˈɡleɪs.jə/ /ˈɡleɪs.jɚ/ /ˈɡlæs.jə/ n
glacier
a large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill

glacier buttercup n
renoncule des glaciers
Ranunculus glacialis

glaciologist n
glaciologue
one who studies glaciers

glaciology /ˌɡleɪsɪˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌɡleɪʃiˈɑləd͡ʒi/ n
glaciologie
study of ice and its effect on the landscape

glacis /ˈɡleɪsɪs/ /ˈɡlæsi/ n
glacis
gentle incline in front of a fortification

glad /ɡlæd/ adj
content heureux
pleased, happy, satisfied

glad wrap n
film étirable
thin plastic food wrap

gladden /ˈɡlædən/ v
réjouir
to cause to become more glad

glade /ɡleɪd/ n
clairière
open space in the woods

gladiator /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚ/ n
gladiateur belluaire
(in ancient Rome) a person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal

gladiatorial adj
gladiatorial
of or pertaining to a gladiator

gladiatrix n
gladiateure gladiatrice
gladiator (female)

gladiolus /ɡlædɪˈoʊləs/ /ɡlædɪˈəʊləs/ n
glaïeul
plant

gladly /ˈɡlædli/ adv
heureusement
in a glad manner
volontiers
willingly, certainly

gladness /ˈɡlædnəs/ n
allégresse
the state of being glad

glaive /ɡleɪv/ n
glaive épée tranchante
weapon consisting of a pole with a large blade

glamorize v
glamouriser
make more glamorous

glamorous /ˈɡlaməɹəs/ adj
glamoureux charmant
Having glamour; stylish

glamour /ˈɡlæmə/ /ˈɡlæmɚ/ n
charme
beauty or charm

glance /ɡlæns/ /ɡlɑːns/ n
coup d'œil
brief or cursory look

glance /ɡlæns/ /ɡlɑːns/ v
jeter un coup d’œil
to look briefly at (something)

gland /ɡlænd/ n
glande
organ that synthesizes and secretes substance
secretory structure on the surface of an organ

glanders n
morve
disease

glandiform adj
glandiforme
resembling glands

glandular /ˈɡlan.djʊl.ə/ /ˈɡlan.d͡ʒʊl.ə/ /ˈɡlan.ʒʊl.ə/ /ˈɡlæn.d͡ʒəl.ɚ/ adj
glandulaire
pertaining to a gland or glands

glandule /ˈɡlændjuːl/ n
glandule
a small gland

glans /ɡlænz/ n
gland
structure at the extremity of the penis and of the clitoris
acorn or mast of the oak

glans penis /ˌɡlænz ˈpiːnɪs/ n
gland gland du pénis gland pénien
conical vascularized body forming the extremity of the penis

glare /ɡlɛə/ /ɡlɛɚ/ n
éclat
brilliance
light

glaring /ˈɡlɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡlɛɹɪŋ/ adj
évident
blatant, obvious

glasnost n
glasnost
a policy of the Soviet Union

glass /ɡlæs/ /ɡlɑːs/ [ɡlas] [ɡleəs] [ɡläːs] [ɡlæs] [ɡlɐːs] [ɡlɑːs] [ɡlɛəs] n
verre
drinking vessel
verre vitre
substance

glass ceiling n
plafond de verre
unwritten, uncodified barrier

glass cliff n
falaise de verre

glass cutter n
coupe-verre
tool

glass door n
porte vitrée porte en verre
door made of glass

glass eye n
œil de verre
artificial eye

glass harmonica n
glassharmonica
a musical instrument

glass transition temperature n
température de transition vitreuse

glass wool n
laine de verre
insulating material

glassblower n
souffleur de verre souffleuse de verre
person skilled in the art of glassblowing

glassful /ˈɡlæsfəl/ /ˈɡlɑːsfəl/ n
rasade
amount that a glass will hold

glassmaker n
verrier

glassmaking n
verrerie

glassware n
verrerie
tableware made of glass

glassworks n
verrerie
a factory that produces glass

glaucoma /ɡlaʊˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə/ n
glaucome
eye disease

glaucophane n
glaucophane
a blue amphibole mineral

glaucous /ˈɡlɑ.kəs/ /ˈɡlɔ.kəs/ /ˈɡlɔː.kəs/ adj
glauque
of a pale green colour with a bluish-grey tinge
pruiné
covered with a bloom or a pale powdery covering, regardless of colour

glaucously adv
glauquement

glaze /ɡleɪz/ n
givre
meteorology: smooth coating of ice caused by freezing rain
glacis
layer of paint
glaçage
edible coating
reduced broth
glaçure émail
coating on pottery

glaze /ɡleɪz/ v
devenir virtreux
characteristic change of eyes
glacer
to apply a thin layer of coating
vitrer
to install windows

glazier /ˈɡleɪzi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪzi.əɹ/ /ˈɡleɪzjə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪʒəɹ/ n
vitrier
craftsman who works with glass, fitting windows, etc

glazing /ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/ n
vitrage
part of a window
windows

gleam /ɡlim/ /ɡliːm/ n
reflet miroitement rayon
indistinct or small, or short-lived, appearance of light

gleam /ɡlim/ /ɡliːm/ v
luire
to shine, especially in an indistinct or intermittent manner

gleaming /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/ adj
brillant
having a bright sheen

glean /ɡliːn/ v
glaner
gather information in small amounts, with implied difficulty, bit by bit
harvest grain left behind after the crop has been reaped

gleaner n
glaneur glaneuse
one who gleans

gleaning /ˈɡliːnɪŋ/ n
glanage
act of collecting leftover crops from farmers' fields

glee /ɡliː/ n
joie
Joy; merriment; mirth; gayety; particularly, the mirth enjoyed at a feast

gleek /ɡliːk/ n
brelan
game of cards for three people
three of the same card in a hand
aubaine bonne affaire bonne fortune coup de pot
good fortune
plaisanterie
jest or scoff
œillade
enticing glance or look

gleek /ɡliːk/ v
dauber se ficher de se foutre de
to jest, ridicule, or mock

glen /ɡlɛn/ /ɡlɪn/ n
vallon
secluded and narrow valley

glenoid n
glène
shallow depression in a bone

glial /ˈɡliː.əl/ adj
glial
of or pertaining to glia

glib /ɡlɪb/ adj
désinvolte
having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding

glibness n
désinvolture
the condition of being glib

glide /ˈɡlaɪd/ v
glisser
To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly
planer
To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft

glider /ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlaɪdɚ/ n
planeur
aircraft
math: particular configuration

gliding /ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/ n
vol à voile
hobby, sport}} or act of flying a glider

glimmer /ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪmɚ/ n
lueur
faint light
faint or remote possibility

glimmer /ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪmɚ/ v
émettre une lueur
to shine with faint unsteady light

glimmer of hope n
lueur d'espoir

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ n
aperçu
brief look

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ v
entrevoir
see briefly

glioblastoma n
glioblastome
fast-growing tumor of the brain

glioma /ɡlaɪˈəʊmə/ n
gliome
type of tumour

glissando n
glissando
musical term

glisten /ˈɡlɪsən/ v
reluire
to reflect light with a glittering luster

glitch /ɡlɪt͡ʃ/ n
accroc pépin
bogue
video games: bug or exploit
hic os pépin
problem, bug, imperfection, quirk

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ [ˈɡlɪɾɚ] n
paillette
shiny, decoractive adornment
étincellement
bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ [ˈɡlɪɾɚ] v
briller
to sparkle with light

glittering /ˈɡlɪtəɹɪŋ/ adj
étincelant
brightly sparkling

gloat /ɡloʊt/ /ɡləʊt/ v
jubiler
to exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction

global /ˈɡloʊbəl/ /ˈɡləʊbəl/ adj
global
globulaire
spherical
mondial global
concerning all parts of the world

global cooling n
refroidissement climatique
Global declining average temperatures.

global positioning system n
système de positionnement par satellites
system determining precise location based on signals received from satellites

global village n
village global
world as single community

global warming n
réchauffement climatique
increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere to cause climate change

globalisation /ˌɡloʊ.bə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɡləʉ.bə.lɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɡləʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
mondialisation
process of becoming a more interconnected world
process of world economy becoming dominated by capitalist models

globalism n
globalisme mondialisme
doctrine of globalization

globalist adj
globaliste
of or pertaining to globalism

globalist n
globaliste
an advocate of globalism

globalize /ˈɡloʊ.bə.laɪz/ /ˈɡləʉ.bə.lɑɪz/ /ˈɡləʊ.bə.laɪz/ v
globaliser
To make something global in scope

globally /ˈɡloʊbəli/ /ˈɡləʊbəli/ adv
globalement
over the entire planet

globe /ɡloʊb/ /ɡloːb/ /ɡləʊb/ n
Terre terre
planet Earth
globe
model of Earth

globe thistle n
échinope
any of the flowering plants in the genus Echinops, with spiny foliage and blue or white spherical flower heads

globeflower n
trolle
plant of the genus Trollius

globetrotter /ˈɡləʊbˌtɹɒtə(ɹ)/ n
globetrotteur bourlingueur
person who travels often to faraway places

globin /ˈɡloʊ.bɪn/ /ˈɡləʉ.bɪn/ /ˈɡləʊ.bɪn/ n
globine

globular /ˈɡlɑb.jə.lɚ/ adj
globulaire
roughly spherical

globular cluster n
amas globulaire
large spherical star cluster

globule /ˈɡlɑbjul/ /ˈɡlɒbjuːl/ n
globule
a small round particle of substance; a drop

globus cruciger /ˌɡloʊ̯bəs ˈkrusɪd͡ʒɚ/ /ˌɡləʊ̯bəs ˈkɹuːsɪd͡ʒə/ n
orbe orbe crucigère
royal symbol of power

glockenspiel /-spil/ /-spiːl/ /ˈɡlɑk.ənˌʃpil/ /ˈɡlɒk.ənˌʃpiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.n̩ˌʃpiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.ŋ̩ˌʃpiːl/ n
carillon jeu de timbres
musical instrument

glomerular adj
glomérulaire
Of or pertaining to a glomerulus

gloom /ɡlum/ /ɡluːm/ n
morosité
cloudiness or heaviness of mind; melancholy; aspect of sorrow; low spirits; dullness
morosité noirceur sombreur
depressing, despondent, or melancholy atmosphere
obscurité grisaille pénombre
darkness, dimness, or obscurity

gloomy /ˈɡlumi/ /ˈɡluːmi/ adj
sombre lugubre maussade morne mélancolique terne
affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy
sombre lugubre terne
imperfectly illuminated

glorification n
glorification
the act of glorifying or the state of being glorified

glorified adj
amélioré
transformed into something glorious

glorify /ˈɡlɔɹɪfaɪ/ v
glorifier
to exalt, or give glory or praise to something or someone
to make something appear to be more glorious than it is

glorious /ˈɡlɒ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ adj
glorieux illustre
exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory
glorieux splendide
splendid; resplendent; bright; shining

glory /ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/ /ˈɡlɔɹ.i/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi/ [ˈɡloɹ.i] n
gloire
honour, admiration or distinction
worship or praise
great beauty or splendour

glory days n
heures de gloire

glory hole n
glory hole
sex

gloss /ɡlɑs/ /ɡlɒs/ /ɡlɔs/ n
glose
brief explanatory note or translation of a difficult or complex expression

glossary /ˈɡlɒsəɹi/ n
glossaire
list of words with their definitions

glossator n
glossateur
medieval legal scholar
one who writes glosses

glossodynia n
glossodynie
burning sensation

glossography n
glossographie
all senses

glossolalia /ˌɡlɑsəˈleɪliə/ /ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪliə/ n
glossolalie
speaking in tongues

glossonym /ˈɡlɑ.sə.nɪm/ /ˈɡlɒ.sə.nɪm/ n
glossonyme glottonyme
name of a language

glossoplegia n
glossoplégie
paralysis

glossy /ˈɡlɑsi/ /ˈɡlɒsi/ /ˈɡlɔsi/ adj
brillant luisant
having a reflective surface

glossy antshrike n
batara luisant
a passerine bird of the antbird family

glossy ibis n
Ibis falcinelle
Plegadis falcinellus

glottal /ˈɡlɑ.tl̩/ /ˈɡlɒt.l̩/ /ˈɡlɔt.l̩/ [ˈɡlɑ.ɾl̩] [ˈɡlɔɾ.l̩] adj
glottal glottique
of or relating to the glottis

glottal stop /ɡlɑtəl stɑp/ /ɡlɒtəl stɒp/ /ɡlɒʔəl stɒp/ n
coup de glotte
plosive sound articulated with the glottis

glottis /ˈɡlɑ.tɪs/ /ˈɡlɒ.tɪs/ n
glotte
organ of speech

glove /ɡlʌv/ n
gant
item of clothing

glove box n
boîte à gants
plastic box with rubber gloves fastened around holes

glove compartment n
boîte à gants
compartment recessed in an automobile’s dashboard

glover /ˈɡlʌvə/ /ˈɡlʌvɚ/ n
gantier gantière
person who makes gloves

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ n
lueur
the state of a glowing object
lueur éclat
the brilliance or warmth of color in an environment or on a person

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ v
briller
briller luire
to give off light from heat or to emit light as if heated
irradier
to radiate thermal heat

glow plug n
bougie de préchauffage
plug that heats the combustion chamber

glow stick n
bâton lumineux
a single-use tube with glowing chemicals

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ n
regard noir
angry glare or stare

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ v
lancer un regard noir
to look or stare with anger

glowing /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡləʊɪŋ/ adj
brillant luisant
that which glows

glowworm n
ver luisant
beetle larva or female

glucagon /ˈɡlukəˌɡɑn/ /ˈɡluːkəɡɒn/ /ˈɡluːkəɡən/ n
glucagon
peptide hormone

glucocorticoid n
glucocorticoïde
glucocorticoid

glucogallin n
glucogalline

glucometer n
glucomètre
glucose meter

gluconic adj
gluconique
pertaining to gluconic acid

gluconic acid n
acide gluconique
organic compound C₆H12O₇

glucose /ˈɡlukoʊs/ /ˈɡluːkəʊz/ n
glucose
simple monosaccharide sugar

glucoside n
glucoside
glycoside that yields glucose after hydrolysis

glucuronic adj
glucuronique
pertaining to glucuronic acid

glue /ɡljuː/ /ɡluː/ n
colle
sticky adhesive substance

glue /ɡljuː/ /ɡluː/ v
coller
join with glue

glue stick n
bâton de colle
solid adhesive tube

glueball n
boule de glu

gluer n
colleur
one who glues

gluhwein /ˈɡluːvʌɪn/ n
vin chaud
type of mulled wine

gluino n
gluino

glum /ɡlʌm/ adj
morose
despondent

glume n
glume

glumelle n
glumelle
inner chaffy scale of flowers

gluon /ˈɡluːɒn/ n
gluon
massless gauge boson

gluonic adj
gluonique
mediated by gluons

glut /ɡlʌt/ v
gargantuer
to eat gluttonously
inonder
to provide with so much of a product that the supply greatly exceeds the demand

glutamate /ˈɡluːtəmeɪt/ n
glutamate
salt or ester of glutamic acid

glutamic acid n
acide glutamique
the nonessential amino acid (α-amino-glutaric acid)

glutamine /ˈɡlutəmin/ n
glutamine
nonessential amino acid; C₅H10N₂O₃

glutaric adj
glutarique
of or pertaining to glutaric acid

gluteal adj
glutéal
relating to the buttocks

gluteal cleft n
raie des fesses pli fessier pli glutéal pli interfessier raie sillon fessier
cleft between buttocks

gluten /ˈɡluːtn̩/ /ˈɡluːtən/ n
gluten
cereal protein

gluten-free adj
sans gluten
containing no gluten

gluteus n
fessier
(anatomy) one of the several muscles of nates

gluteus maximus n
grand fessier
the largest of the muscles of each buttock

glutinous /ˈɡluːtɪnəs/ adj
glutineux
glue-like

glutinous rice n
riz gluant
rice variety

glutton /ˈɡlʌt(ə)n/ n
glouton gourmand gargantua goinfre
one who eats voraciously

gluttonous /ˈɡlʌt(ə)nəs/ adj
glouton goulu gourmand
given to excessive eating; prone to overeating
vorace avide goulu
greedy

gluttony /ˈɡlʌ.tən.i/ n
gourmandise gloutonnerie
the vice of eating to excess

glycemia n
glycémie
presence of an unusual amount of glucose in the blood

glycemic adj
glycémique
glycemic

glycerate n
glycérate
glycerate

glyceride /ˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/ n
acylglycérol glycéride
an ester of glycerol and one or more fatty acids

glycerine /ˈɡlɪsəɹɪn/ n
glycérine glycérol
the compound glycerol

glycerol n
glycérol
a sweet syrupy oily liquid

glycine /ˈɡlaɪˌsin/ n
glycine
amino acid

glycinemia n
glycinémie

glyco- prefix
glyco-
sugars

glycogen n
glycogène
polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals

glycogenesis n
glycogenèse
synthesis of glycogen

glycogenosis n
glycogénose
the inability to metabolize glycogen

glycol /ˈɡlaɪ̯.kɒl/ n
glycol
any aliphatic diol

glycolysis n
glycolyse
cellular degradation of glucose

glycoprotein n
glycoprotéine
protein with covalently bonded carbohydrates

glycoside n
glycoside
chemical compound

glymphatic adj
glymphatique
of or relating to the waste clearance pathway of the central nervous system

glyph /ɡlɪf/ n
glyphe
carved relief representing a sound, word or idea

glyphosate /ɡlaɪˈfɒseɪt/ /ˈɡlaɪfə-/ /ˈɡlɪfəseɪt/ n
glyphosate
chemical

glyptics n
glyptique
The art of engraving

gnarl /nɑː(ɹ)l/ n
noeud
knot in wood

gnarled /nɑː(ɹ)ld/ adj
noueux
made rough by age or hard work
noueux ratatiné
knotty and misshapen

gnash /næʃ/ v
grincer serrer les dents
to grind one's teeth in pain or in anger

gnat /næt/ n
moucheron
any small insect of the order Diptera

gnaw /nɑ/ /nɔ/ /nɔː/ v
harceler préoccuper
to produce anxiety or worry
ronger
to bite something persistently

gneiss /ˈnaɪs/ n
gneiss
common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock

gneissic adj
gneisseux gneissique
relating to gneiss

gnocchi /ˈnjoʊ.ki/ /ˈnjɒ.ki/ /ˈnɒ.ki/ n
gnocchis
pasta-like dumplings

gnome /noʊm/ /nəʊm/ n
gnome
legendary being
dwarf, goblin
elemental being of earth

gnomon /ˈnoʊ.mən/ /ˈnoʊˌmɑn/ /ˈnəʊ.mən/ /ˈnəʊˌmɒn/ n
gnomon
plane figure formed by removing a parallelogram from a corner of a larger parallelogram
gnomon style
object used to tell time by the shadow it casts when the sun shines on it

gnomonic /nəʊˈmɒnɪk/ adj
gnomonique
showing all great circles as straight lines

gnomonics /nəʊˈmɒnɪks/ n
gnomonique
The science and art of sundials

gnomonist /ˈnəʊmənɪst/ n
gnomoniste
person skilled in gnomonics

gnoseological adj
gnoséologique
of or pertaining to gnoseology

gnosis /ˈnəʊ.sɪs/ n
gnose
gnosis

gnu /njuː/ /nuː/ /ɡəˈnjuː/ /ɡəˈnuː/ n
gnou
large antelope of the genus Connochaetes

go /ɡoʊ/ [ɡu] [ɡɐʉ] [ɡəʉ] [ɡəʊ] n
approbation feu vert
approval
essai
attempt
tour
turn at something
go jeu de go
board game

go /ɡoʊ/ [ɡu] [ɡɐʉ] [ɡəʉ] [ɡəʊ] v
[[s'en|s’en]] aller disparaitre partir
to disappear
aller
to move through space (especially from one place to another)
to fit
devenir
to become
faire
to make (a specified sound)
to say
marcher fonctionner
of a machine, to work
sortir avec
to date

go Dutch v
payer chacun sa part
split the cost

go a long way v
aller loin réussir
achieve considerable success
être d'une grande aide
be helpful for a significant amount of time

go abroad v
[[partir à l'étranger]]

go ahead /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ /ˌɡu əˈhɛd/ /ˌɡɐʉ əˈhɛd/ /ˌɡəʉ əˈhɛd/ /ˌɡəʊ əˈhɛd/ v
allez-y vas-y
grant permission (imperative)

go all out v
mettre les petits plats dans les grands
put forth all possible effort

go away interjection
allez loin! allez-vous-en va loin! va-t'en!

go away v
disparaître
to become invisible, vanish or disappear
partir
to travel somewhere, especially on holiday or vacation
partir s'en aller
to depart or leave a place

go back v
retourner rentrer
to return to a place
revenir
to abandon, desert, betray or fail someone or something

go back on v
revenir sur
fail to keep, renege on

go bad v
pourrir moisir périmer se perdre tourner
of foods: to spoil or rot

go ballistic v
devenir fou furieux
become very angry

go bankrupt v
faire faillite déposer le bilan
to become bankrupt

go by v
passer ignorer
to pass by without paying attention to
suivre fier
to follow; to assume as true for the purposes of making a decision, taking an action, etc.

go down v
baisser diminuer
decrease
descendre
descend
tomber
fall
tomber en panne
stop functioning
être consideré (comme)
be remembered

go down in history v
entrer dans [[l']]histoire faire date faire époque

go down on v
descendre à la cave descendre à la crèmerie gamahucher sucer
to perform oral sex upon someone

go easy v
y aller doucement y aller mollo
to treat gently
y aller mollo
to use sparingly or carefully

go far v
aller loin
to attain success

go figure /ɡoʊ ˈfɪɡjɚ/ phraseologicalUnit
va savoir va savoir pourquoi
expression of perplexity or surprise

go fly a kite phraseologicalUnit
aller se faire cuire un œuf aller se faire foutre aller se faire mettre aller se faire voir aller se faire voir chez les Grecs s’en aller au diable
go away

go for broke v
tenter le tout pour le tout
to try everything possible in a final attempt

go from bad to worse v
de mal en pis

go fuck oneself phraseologicalUnit
va te faire baiser va te faire enculer va te faire foutre

go fuck your mother /ˈɡəʊ ˈfʌk jə(ɹ) ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ phraseologicalUnit
va niquer ta mère
get out!

go home v
regagner ses pénates rentrer
return to one's house

go hungry v
sauter un repas
miss a meal

go in one ear and out the other v
entrer par une oreille et sortir par l'autre
to be heard but not attended to

go it alone /ˈɡoʊ ɪt əˈloʊn/ /ˈɡəʊ ɪt əˈləʊn/ v
faire cavalier seul
do something alone or independently

go nuts v
allez-y vas-y
in the imperative
devenir chèvre devenir fou péter les plombs péter un câble péter un plomb
to become mad

go off v
exploser
become very angry
explode

go on v
continuer
continue
prendre
travel by
se passer
happen

go out v
sortir
to leave, especially a building
to leave one's abode to go to public places
éteindre
to be turned off or extinguished

go over v
scruter
to scrutinise

go overboard v
en faire des caisses en faire des tonnes
go too far

go past v
dépasser passer
surpass a boundary

go pear-shaped /ɡoʊ ˈpɛɚʃeɪpt/ /ɡəʊ ˈpɛəʃeɪpt/ v
aller à vau-l'eau partir en couille partir en sucette partir en vrille partir à la dérive partir à vau-l'eau
to go awry or wrong

go postal /ˌɡoʊ ˈpoʊstəl/ /ˌɡəʊ ˈpəʊstl̩/ v
péter un câble
to become aggressive and erratic

go rogue v
changer de camp retourner sa veste trahir
switch allegiance, affiliation, or membership

go round in circles v
tourner en rond
To repeatedly do the same thing

go so far as v
à tant faire que de
reach an unexpected extent in doing something

go sour v
mal tourner tourner au vinaigre
(figuratively) to become unpleasant

go south v
dégénérer mal tourner
become unfavorable

go steady v
sortir avec
date one person

go through v
arriver délivrer
reach an intended destination
passer en revue
to examine or scrutinize
subir traverser vivre
undergo, suffer, experience
traverser
to travel from one end to the other

go through hell v
en voir de toutes les couleurs

go to Canossa v
aller à Canossa

go to bed v
se coucher aller au lit aller se coucher
to lie down to sleep

go to bed with v
coucher
(euphemistic) to have sex

go to bed with the sun v
se coucher avec les poules

go to hell v
aller se faire voir allez au diable va au diable
interjection

go to shit v
partir en couille
to become worse

go to someone's head v
monter à la tête

go to the dogs v
aller à vau-l'eau
idiomatic: to decline or deteriorate

go to war v
entrer en guerre
enter armed conflict

go too far v
dépasser les bornes exagérer pousser le bouchon

go up v
monter s'élever
to move upwards

go up in smoke v
partir en fumée
catch fire

go viral v
viraliser
to be rapidly shared

go with the flow v
faire comme tout le monde
to act as others are acting

go without saying v
cela va sans dire il va de soi il va sans dire inutile de dire ça va sans dire
to be obvious, apparent or clear

go wrong v
mal tourner
to fail
to become depraved

go-cart n
kart
a racing vehicle

go-getter n
fonceur fonceuse
one who is motivated or inclined to excel

goad /ɡoʊd/ /ɡəʊd/ n
aiguillon
pointed stick used to prod animals

goad /ɡoʊd/ /ɡəʊd/ v
aiguillonner
to prod with a goad
provoquer
to incite or provoke

goal /ɡoʊl/ /ɡɐʉl/ /ɡəʊl/ [ɡoɫ] [ɡɒʊɫ] n
but
(sport) act of placing the object into the goal
in many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object
but (marqué) but
point(s) scored
but objectif
result one is attempting to achieve

goal /ɡoʊl/ /ɡɐʉl/ /ɡəʊl/ [ɡoɫ] [ɡɒʊɫ] v
marquer un but
to score a goal

goal kick n
coup de pied de but
a set piece taken from the goal area after the ball has gone out of play

goal line n
ligne de but
in soccer

goalball n
goalball
ball game

goalframe /ˈɡəʊlˌfɹeɪm/ n
cadre
in sports, the structure of the goal

goalie /ˈɡəʊl.i/ n
gardien goaleur
colloquial form of goalkeeper or goaltender

goalkeeper n
gardien de but goal portier gardien gardienne de but gardienne
player that protects a goal

goalpost /ˈɡoʊlpoʊst/ /ˈɡɔʊl-/ /ˈɡəʊlpəʊst/ n
poteau de but poteau
vertical side pole of a goal

goalscorer n
buteur
person who scores a goal

goat /ɡoʊt/ /ɡoːt/ /ɡɐʉt/ /ɡəʊt/ [ɡoʊʔt̚] n
chèvre bouc bique
animal

goat cheese n
fromage de chèvre chèvre
cheese produced by goat milk

goat's-beard /ˈɡəʊtsbɪəd/ n
salsifis

goatee /ɡəʊˈtiː/ /ˌɡoʊˈtiː/ n
barbiche bouc barbichette
beard at the center of the chin

goatgrass n
égilope
Aegilops

goatherd n
chevrier chevrière
person who herds, tends goats

goathouse /ɡoʊthaʊs/ /ɡoːthaʊs/ /ɡɐ̟ʉthæos/ /ɡɔʊthaʊs/ /ɡəʊthaʊs/ [ɡoʊ(ʔ)t̚haʊs] [ɡoʊʔ(t̚)haʊs] n
chèvrerie
shelter for goats

goatmeat n
viande de chèvre
goat eaten as meat

goatmilk n
lait de chèvre
product

goatskin n
outre
a liquid container

gob /ɡɑb/ /ɡɒb/ n
crachat
slang: saliva or phlegm
gueule
slang: mouth
matelot
military slang: sailor

gobble /ˈɡɑbl̩/ /ˈɡɒbl̩/ v
bouffer
to eat hastily or greedily
glouglouter glousser
to make the sound of a turkey

gobble up v
goinfrer
to consume rapidly

gobbledygook n
charabia gloubi-boulga
nonsense; meaningless or encrypted language
galimatias
something written or said in an overly complex, incoherent, or incomprehensible manner

gobbler /ˈɡɑblɚ/ /ˈɡɒblə/ n
glouton

goblet /ˈɡɒblət/ n
gobelet
drinking vessel with a foot and stem

goblet drum n
darbouka

goblin /ˈɡɑb.lɪn/ /ˈɡɒb.lɪn/ n
gobelin lutin farfadet
hostile diminutive humanoid in fantasy literature

goblin mode n
mode gobelin
state

goblin shark n
requin lutin
Mitsukurina owstoni

gobo /ˈɡoʊˌboʊ/ /ˈɡəʊbəʊ/ n
gobo
template inserted over a light source to control the shape of the thrown light

gobshite /ˈɡɒbˌʃaɪt/ n
fouille-merde
one who engages in nonsensical chatter
mange-merde
person of very poor judgment

gobsmacked /ˈɡɒb.smækt/ adj
estomaqué
Flabbergasted, astounded, speechless, overawed

goby /ˈɡəʊbi/ n
gobie
certain Gobiidae

gock /ɡɑk/ /ɡɒk/ /ɡɔk/ n
gock

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɔd/ /ɡɔːd/ n
dieu divinité
idole dieu
idol

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɔd/ /ɡɔːd/ v
déifier
deify
idolâtrer
idolize

god-king n
roi-dieu

goddamn /ˈɡɒd.dæm/ /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ adj
en diable sacré
intensifier

goddamn /ˈɡɒd.dæm/ /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ interjection
bon Dieu de merde! diable! merde!
an expression of anger, surprise, or frustration

goddaughter /ˈɡɑdˌdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈɡɒdˌdɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
filleule
A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

goddess /-ɛs/ /-ɪs/ /ˈɡɑdəs/ /ˈɡɒdɛs/ n
déesse
female deity
adored or idealized woman

godfather /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ n
parrain
man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner
mafia leader

godlike /ˈɡɑdlaɪk/ /ˈɡɒdlaɪk/ adj
divin
having characteristics of a god

godliness n
piété
the condition and quality of being godly

godly /ˈɡɑdli/ /ˈɡɒdli/ adj
divin
gloriously good
of or pertaining to a god
pieux
devoted to a god or God

godmother /ˈɡɒdmʌðə/ n
marraine
woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner

godparent n
parrain marraine
person who stood for a child during a naming ceremony or baptism

godsend /ˈɡɑdˌsɛnd/ /ˈɡɒdsɛnd/ n
don du ciel
instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune

godson /ˈɡɑdˌsʌn/ /ˈɡɒdˌsʌn/ n
filleul
Male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

godwit /ˈɡɑd.wɪt/ /ˈɡɒd.wɪt/ n
barge
Long-billed wading bird

goethite /ˈɡoʊθaɪt/ /ˈɡœtaɪt/ n
goethite
an iron oxyhydroxide that is the main constituent of rust

goggles /ˈɡɑ.ɡəlz/ n
lunettes de protection
protective eyewear

going concern n
continuité d’exploitation
working business

going to /ɡoʊnə/ /ɡoʊɪn tə/ /ɡoʊɪnə/ /ɡoʊɪŋ tə/ /ɡənə/ /ˈɡoʊɪŋ tu/ phraseologicalUnit
aller
will (future tense)

goitre /ˈɡɔɪ.tə/ /ˈɡɔɪ.tɚ/ n
goitre
enlargement of the neck

goitrous adj
goitreux
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a goitre

gokkun n
gokkun
genre of pornography

gold /ɡaʉld/ /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ [ɡɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ɡɔʊ(ɫ)d] adj
doré
having the colour of gold
doré d’or
made of gold, golden

gold /ɡaʉld/ /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ [ɡɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ɡɔʊ(ɫ)d] symbol
or
element Au
anything or anyone considered to be very valuable
colour
or médaille d'or
gold medal

gold digger /ɡəʊld ˈdɪɡə(ɹ)/ n
chercheur d'or
someone who digs or mines for gold
michetonneuse michto
person who cultivates a personal relationship in order to attain money and/or material goods, power

gold embroidery n
broderie d'or

gold farming n
farming
farming/grinding for in-game currency for for-profit resale outside of the game

gold leaf n
feuille d'or
gold beaten into a thin sheet

gold medal n
médaille d'or
medal made of, or having the colour of, gold

gold medalist n
médaillé d'or médaillée d'or
gold medal winner

gold mine n
mine d'or
mine for gold

gold rush /ˈɡoʊldˌɹʌʃ/ /ˈɡəʊldˌɹʌʃ/ n
ruée vers l'or
period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discovered

gold standard n
référence
test or measure of comparison that is considered ultimate or ideal
étalon-or
monetary system where the value of circulating money is linked to the value of gold

goldcrest n
roitelet huppé
bird

golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən/ [ˈɡɒʊ̯ɫ.dn̩] [ˈɡəɫ.dn̩] adj
d'or
relating to a fiftieth anniversary
doré en or
having a colour or other richness suggestive of gold
marked by prosperity, creativity, etc.
en or d'or doré
made of, or relating to, gold
en or doré
advantageous or very favourable

golden age /ˈɡoʊl.dən eɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən eɪd͡ʒ/ n
âge d'or
time of progress and achievement

golden anniversary n
noces d'or
50th anniversary

golden calf n
veau d'or
A golden image of a calf
Money

golden eagle /ˈɡəʊl.dən ˈiː.ɡəl/ n
aigle royal
large bird of prey

golden goal n
but en or
first goal scored during extra time

golden goose n
poule aux œufs d'or
something that generates much profit

golden hamster n
hamster doré
a small rodent, Mesocricetus auratus

golden handshake n
gratification de fin de service indemnité de départ prime de départ
generous severance payment

golden hello n
pont d'or prime de bienvenue

golden jackal n
chacal doré
Canis aureus

golden mean /ˈɡoʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ n
juste milieu
balance between excess and deficiency

golden mole n
taupe dorée
mole of the family Chrysochloridae

golden opportunity n
occasion en or

golden parachute n
parachute doré parachute en or
agreement on benefits

golden plover n
pluvier doré
Pluvialis apricaria
pluvier fauve
Pluvialis fulva

golden ratio n
nombre d’or
irrational number

golden rule n
règle d'or
fundamental rule or principle
principle that one should treat other people how one wants to be treated

golden shower n
douche dorée
the act of a person urinating on another

golden staph n
staphylocoque doré
bacterium often found on skin and nose

golden years n
années d'or âge d'or
period of flourishment

goldenrod /ˈɡoʊldənˌɹɑd/ n
gerbe-d'or verge-d'or
plant

goldeye n
laquaiche aux yeux d'or
Hiodon alosoides

goldfinch n
chardonneret
any of several passerine birds

goldfish /ˈɡoʊldfɪʃ/ n
poisson rouge carassin doré
fish

goldilocks /ˈɡəʊldilɒks/ n
boucles d'or
person with golden hair

goldsmith n
orfèvre orfèvresse
person who makes things out of gold

golem /ˈɡoʊ.ləm/ /ˈɡɑl.əm/ /ˈɡɒl.əm/ /ˈɡəʊ.ləm/ n
golem
creature

golf /ɡɑlf/ /ɡɒf/ /ɡɒlf/ /ɡɔlf/ n
golf
ball game

golf /ɡɑlf/ /ɡɒf/ /ɡɒlf/ /ɡɔlf/ v
golfer
play golf

golf club n
crosse
the implement

golf course n
terrain de golf
the land where one plays golf

golfer /ˈɡɒlfə(ɹ)/ n
golfeur golfeuse
someone who plays golf

gonad /ˈɡəʊ.næd/ n
couille couillon
slang, testicles
gonade
sex gland

gondola /ˈɡɒn.də.lə/ n
gondole
narrow boat, especially in Venice
nacelle gondole
car or basket of an airship
nacelle transbordeur
part of a transporter bridge that carries
télécabine téléphérique
enclosed car suspended to a cable onto which it travels
échafaud volant échafaudage suspendu
hanging cart in which a worker performs maintenance to an exterior wall of a building

gondolier /ˌɡɑndəˈlɪɹ/ /ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
gondolier gondolière
Venetian boatman who propels a gondola

gone /ɡɑn/ /ɡɒn/ /ɡɔn/ /ɡɔːn/ adj
parti
away, having left

goner /ˈɡɒnə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɔːnɚ/ n
homme mort
someone doomed, a hopeless case

gonfalon /-lən/ /ˈɡɑːn.fəˌlɑːn/ n
gonfalon gonfanon
a standard or ensign

gong /ɡɑŋ/ /ɡɒŋ/ /ɡɔŋ/ n
gong
percussion instrument

goniometer /ˌɡoʊ.niˈɔ.mə.tɚ/ n
goniomètre
device to measure angles
radio direction finder

gonococcus /ˈɡɒnəˌkɒkəs/ n
gonocoque
Neisseria gonorrhoeae

gonorrhea /ˌɡɑn.əˈɹi.ə/ /ˌɡɒn.əˈɹiː.ə/ n
blennorragie gonorrhée
STD

goo /ɡuː/ n
mucus matière poisseuse
sticky or gummy semi-solid or liquid substance
sentimentalité à l'eau de rose
sentimentality

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] adj
bon
pleasant; enjoyable
bon bonne
acting in the interest of good; ethical good intentions
of food, having a particularly pleasant taste
useful for a particular purpose
favourable
beneficial; worthwhile
effective
of people, competent or talented
healthful
of food, edible; not stale or rotten
sage
well-behaved

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] interjection
bon bonne
exclamation of satisfaction

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] n
bien
item of merchandise
bien bon
the forces of good

good Lord interjection
Seigneur ciel mon Dieu nom de Dieu nom de bleu
exclamation of amazement

good afternoon phraseologicalUnit
bonjour bon après-midi
greeting said in the afternoon

good as gold adj
sage comme une image
well-behaved

good as one's word adj
de parole
faithful to a promise

good cop bad cop n
bon flic, mauvais flic méchant flic, gentil flic
psychological tactic

good day phraseologicalUnit
bonjour
greeting between sunrise and sunset

good enough to eat adj
à tomber par terre
supremely beautiful

good evening interjection
bonsoir
greeting said in the evening

good faith /ˌɡʊd ˈfeɪθ/ n
bonne foi
good, honest intentions

good grief interjection
bon sang mon Dieu voyons donc ça alors
expression of surprise or shock

good heavens /ɡʊd ˈhɛvənz/ interjection
Seigneur bonté divine ciel juste ciel
exclamation of surprise or shock

good loser n
beau joueur bon perdant

good luck /ˌɡʊd ˈlʌk/ interjection
bon courage bonne chance
used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement

good luck /ˌɡʊd ˈlʌk/ n
bol cul veine
positive fortune

good manners n
bonnes manières
treatment of other people with courtesy and politeness

good morning /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ interjection
bonjour bon matin
when seeing someone for the first time in the morning

good news n
bonne nouvelle
something positive
bonne nouvelle Évangile
the message of Jesus concerning the salvation of the faithful

good night phraseologicalUnit
bonne nuit
a farewell

good night's sleep n
bonne nuit de sommeil

good offices n
bon office bons offices
good offices

good old adj
bon vieux des familles
reliable

good old days n
bon vieux temps
the past, seen as a time when things were better

good press n
avoir bonne presse bonne presse

good question interjection
bonne question

good riddance /ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪd(ə)ns/ /ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪdns/ interjection
bon débarras bon vent
used to indicate that a departure or loss is welcome

good things come in threes proverb
jamais deux sans trois
several fortunate events usually occur together

good things come to those who wait proverb
tout vient à point à qui sait attendre
patience is a virtue

good to go adj
apte bon pour le service
ready for some specific task (person)
bon pour le service
ready for use (thing)

good turn n
bonne action
good deed

good weather n
beau temps temps de curé

good wine needs no bush proverb
à bon vin point d'enseigne
something good does not need to be advertised

good-for-nothing adj
bon à rien
useless, worthless

good-for-nothing n
bon à rien vaurien nullard
person of little worth or usefulness

good-looking /ˈɡʊdˈlʊk.ɪŋ/ adj
beau joli sympa sympathique
attractive

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡəˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ interjection
au revoir adieu bon vent salut
farewell

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡəˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ n
adieu
an utterance of goodbye

goodbye, cruel world /ɡʊdˈbaɪ {{!}} ˌkɹuːəl ˈwɜːld/ phraseologicalUnit
adieu, monde cruel !
exclamation prior to suicide

goodheartedness n
bienveillance
quality of being goodhearted

goodie n
gentil
a good character in a story

goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ /ˈɡʊdnɪs/ n
bonté
state or characteristic of being good
bonté divine corbleu crebleu jarnibleu jarnicoton maugrebleu
euphemistically: God

goods /ɡʊdz/ n
biens marchandise produit
that which is produced, traded, bought or sold

goods and services tax n
taxe sur les produits et services
tax very similar to the value added tax

goods train n
train de fret train de marchandises
train used for transportation of goods

goodwill /ɡʊdˈwɪl/ n
achalandage cote d'estime
accounting: the value of a business entity not directly attributable to its tangible assets and liabilities
bienveillance bonne volonté
favorably disposed attitude
survaleur écart d'acquisition
business: ability of an individual or business to exert influence within a community, club, market or another type of group

gooey /ˈɡuː.i/ adj
gluant
soft, sticky and viscous

gooeyness n
gluance
State or property

goof /ɡuːf/ n
boulet
a foolish person
coquille
an error made during production which finds its way into the final release
gaffe
a mistake or error

goof off /ˌɡuf ˈɑf/ /ˌɡuf ˈɔf/ /ˌɡuːf ˈɒf/ v
bassoter
engage in idle activity

goof up v
gaffer gâcher
to make a mistake

goofball /ˈɡufˌbɔl/ n
abruti cloche nouille
a foolish or silly person

goofy /ˈɡuːfi/ adj
bêta bête dingue débile farfelu
silly

google /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ n
googliser
Internet search performed on the Google search engine
recherche
Internet search performed on any search engine

google /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ v
googler googeliser google-iser googliser googloter googoliser
to search for (something) on the Internet using the Google search engine

googol /ˈɡu.ɡɑl/ /ˈɡu.ɡəl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡɒl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ numeral
gogol
1 followed by 100 zeros

googolplex /ˈɡuɡɑl-/ /ˈɡuɡəlplɛks/ /ˈɡuːɡɒl-/ /ˈɡuːɡəlplɛks/ numeral
gogolplex
ten to the power of a googol

gook /ɡuːk/ /ɡʊk/ n
bridé bridée
derogatory: East Asian person

goon /ɡoʊ.ɑn/ /ɡuːn/ /ɡəʊ.ɒn/ n
gorille malabar
a thug

goose /ˈɡuːs/ n
oie
a grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae

goose bump n
chair de poule
raised skin caused by cold, excitement, or fear

goose is cooked phraseologicalUnit
les carottes sont cuites
all hope is gone

goose-step n
pas de l’oie
a style of marching

gooseberry /ˈɡusˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɡuːsb(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡʊzb(ə)ɹi/ n
groseille à maquereau groseille
fruit

goosefoot /ˈɡuːsfʊt/ n
chénopode
flowering plant of the subfamily Chenopodioideae

gooseherd n
gardeur d'oie gardeur d'oies gardeuse d'oie gardeuse d'oies gardeux d'oie gardeux d'oies
person who takes care of geese

gooseneck n
vit-de-mulet
swivel connection on a sailboat for the boom to attach to the mast

gopher /ˈɡoʊfɚ/ /ˈɡəʊfə/ n
gaufre gaufre à poche géomys
a small burrowing rodent

gopher wood n
gopher
the wood used in the construction of Noah's Ark - not yet identified

goral n
goral
type of ungulate ruminant

gore /ɡo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡoə/ /ɡɔɹ/ /ɡɔː/ n
sang coagulé
thick blood
godet
triangular patch of fabric
gousset
heraldic charge
musoir
triangular piece of land where roads meet

gore /ɡo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡoə/ /ɡɔɹ/ /ɡɔː/ v
encorner
to pierce with a horn

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ v
gorger se gorger
to stuff the gorge or gullet with food; to eat greedily

gorgeous /ˈɡɔɹd͡ʒəs/ /ˈɡɔːdʒəs/ adj
magnifique
very beautiful

gorget /ˈɡoɹ.d͡ʒət/ /ˈɡoɹ.d͡ʒɛt/ /ˈɡoɹ.d͡ʒɪt/ /ˈɡɔːdʒɪt/ /ˌɡoɹˈʒeɪ/ n
gorgerette gorgerin
women's clothing
gorgerin hausse-col
armour
hausse-col
ornament for the neck

gorgon /ˈɡɔːrɡən/ n
gorgone
intimidating, ugly or disgusting woman
monster in Greek mythology

gorgonzola n
gorgonzola
Italian cheese

gorilla /ɡɒˈɹɪl.ə/ /ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/ n
gorille
ape

goring n
coup de corne
the act by which something is gored

gormless /ˈɡɔːmləs/ adj
absurde puéril
lacking intelligence or understanding; foolish

gorodki n
gorodki
an ancient Russian folk sport

gorse /ɡɔɹs/ /ɡɔːs/ n
ajonc
evergreen shrub

gory /ˈɡɔɹ.i/ /ˈɡɔː.ɹi/ adj
sanglant
covered with blood, very bloody

gosh /ɡɑːʃ/ /ɡɒʃ/ interjection
bon sang
mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm

goshawk /ˈɡɑshɑk/ /ˈɡɒshɔːk/ n
autour autour des palombes
bird of prey principally in the genus Accipiter

gosling /ɡɑzlɪŋ/ /ɡɒzlɪŋ/ n
oison oiselet
young goose

gospel /ˈɡɑspəl/ /ˈɡɒspəl/ n
évangile
first section of New Testament
account of the life, death, and teachings of Jesus

gospel truth n
parole d'évangile

gossamer /ˈɡɑ.sə.mɚ/ /ˈɡɒ.sə.mə/ n
fil de la vierge fils de la Vierge
cobwebs floating in the air

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ n
commère
person
ragot commérage cancan qu'en-dira-t-on
idle talk

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ v
bavarder
to talk idly
commérer cancaner
to talk about someone else's private or personal business

gossiping /ˈɡɑs.ɪ.pɪŋ/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪ.pɪŋ/ n
bavardage
Act of gossiping

gotcha /ˈɡɑt͡ʃə/ /ˈɡɒt͡ʃə/ interjection
j’t’ai eu
I got you

goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ adj
gothique
relating to this music or these people

goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ n
gothique
punk-derived subculture of people who predominantly dress in black
style of bleak rock music; gothic rock

gouache /ɡuˈɑːʃ/ /ɡwɑːʃ/ n
gouache
paint
painting

gouge /ɡaʊdʒ/ /ɡaʊd͡ʒ/ n
gouge
chisel with a curved blade
rainure gougeure
cut or groove

gouge /ɡaʊdʒ/ /ɡaʊd͡ʒ/ v
gouger graver
to make a groove, hole, or mark in by scooping
éborgner
to push or try to push the eye out of its socket

goulash /ˈɡuː.læʃ/ /ˈɡuː.lɑːʃ/ n
goulash goulache
A stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika and sour cream

gourami n
gourami
fish of the family Osphronemidae

gourd /ɡɔɹd/ /ɡɔːd/ /ɡʊəd/ /ɡʊɚd/ n
calebasse
dried and hardened shell of a gourd fruit
fruit
climbing or trailing plants from the family Cucurbitaceae

gourmand /ɡɔɹˈmɑnd/ /ˈɡʊə.mənd/ /ˈɡʊɹ.mɑnd/ /ˈɡʊʁmɑ̃/ n
boulimique glouton goinfre goulu
person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink
gourmet dégustateur gastronome gourmand gourmande
person who appreciates good food

gourmandise /ˈɡoɹ-/ /ˈɡɔɹ-/ /ˈɡɔː-/ /ˈɡʊəməndaɪz/ /ˈɡʊɹməndaɪz/ v
s'empiffrer se goinfrer
to eat food in a gluttonous manner

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡɔːmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊɹmeɪ/ adj
gastronomique

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡɔːmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊɹmeɪ/ n
gourmet dégustateur fine gueule gastronome gourmand gourmande
gourmet; a person who appreciates good food

gout /ɡaʊt/ [ɡʌut] n
goutte
arthritic disease

goutte /ɡuːt/ n
goutte
heraldic charge

govern /ˈɡʌvən/ /ˈɡʌvɚn/ v
gouverner
to exercise sovereign authority in

governability n
gouvernabilité
ability to be governed

governable adj
gouvernable
capable of being governed

governance /ˈɡʌvənəns/ /ˈɡʌvəɹnəns/ n
direction
the group of people who make up an administrative body
gouvernance
the process, or the power, of governing; government or administration; control and monitoring

governess /ˈɡʌvnəs/ /ˈɡʌvənəs/ /ˈɡʌvɚnəs/ n
gouvernante
woman paid to educate children in their own home
gouverneuse
female governor

government /ˈɡɐvmɘnt/ /ˈɡɐvɘ(n)mɘnt/ /ˈɡəv(ə)mɛnt/ /ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/ n
gouvernement
body with the power to make and/or enforce laws
state and its administration
rection
grammar: relationship between a word and its dependents

government bond n
emprunt d'État
bond issued by a national government

government in exile n
gouvernement en exil
independent polity

governmental /ˌɡʌv(ə)nˈmɛnt(ə)l/ adj
gouvernemental
relating to a government

governor /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənɚ/ /ˈɡʌvɚnɚ/ n
gouverneur gouverneure
chief executive officer of first-level division of a country

governor general /ˈɡɐv(ɘ)nɘ ˌdʒenɹɘl/ /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə ˌdʒɛnɹəl/ /ˈɡʌvənɚ ˌdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ [ˈɡɐv(ɘ̃)nɜ ˌdʒẽnɹɯ] n
gouverneur général
governor or viceroy possessing some military authority
representative of the monarch

governor-general n
gouverneur général gouverneure générale
commonwealth official

governorate /ˈɡʌvə(ɹ)nəɹət/ n
gouvernorat
territory ruled by a governor

gown /ɡaʊn/ n
robe
woman's dress
toge robe
official robe

goy /ɡɔɪ/ n
goy gentil goï
non-Jew

grab /ɡɹæb/ v
attraper empoigner
to make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something)
saisir
to seize

grab iron n
main montoire

grabrail /ˈɡɹæbɹeɪl/ n
main courante
handrail

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ n
bénédicité grâces
short prayer of thanks before or after a meal
grâce
elegant movement, poise or balance
divine assistance in resisting sin
grâce miséricorde
free and undeserved favour, especially of God

grace note /ˈɡɹeɪs nəʊt/ /ˈɡɹeɪs ˌnoʊt/ n
note d'agrément ornement
musical note played to ornament the melody

grace period n
délai de grâce periode de grâce
a length of time during which rules or penalties are waived or deferred

graceful /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/ adj
gracieux mignon
showing grace

gracefully /ˈɡɹeɪsfəli/ adv
gracieusement
in a graceful manner

gracefulness n
charme grâce
the state of being graceful

graciousness n
affabilité aménité
The state of being gracious

grackle /ˈɡɹækl̩/ n
quiscale
genus Quiscalus

gradable /ˈɡɹeɪdəbəl/ adj
comparable gradable
grammar: able to occur in degrees

grade /ɡɹeɪd/ n
classe année niveau
level of pre-collegiate education
grade
degree of malignity of a tumor
mention
rating
note
performance expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol

grade /ɡɹeɪd/ v
noter
to assign score to performance
to assign scores to a test

grade point average n
moyenne générale
overall average

grader /ˈɡɹeɪdə/ /ˈɡɹeɪdɚ/ n
correcteur
one who grades or that by means of which grading is done or facilitated
niveleuse
machine

gradian n
grade
unit of angle

gradient /ˈɡɹeɪdiənt/ n
dégradé
change in color
gradient
in vector algebra
in calculus
in physics
pente
rate of inclination or declination of a slope
slope or incline

gradual /ˈɡɹadjuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒəl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒɘl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒʉɘl/ adj
graduel
proceeding by steps or small degrees

gradually /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/ adv
progressivement
in gradual manner

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuɪt/ n
diplômé diplômée licencié licenciée
from a university

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuɪt/ v
diplômer
transitive: to certify (a student) as having earned a degree

graduate school n
école d'études avancées
a school that awards advanced degrees

graduation /ˌɡɹædjuˈeɪʃən/ /ˌɡɹæd͡ʒuˈeɪʃən/ n
graduation
a marking (i.e. on a container) indicating a measurement

graffiti /ɡɹəˈfiti/ /ɡɹəˈfiːti/ n
graffiti graff
drawings on a surface

graffiti artist n
bombeur graffeur graffiteur graffiteuse tagueur
Person who paints graffiti

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ n
greffon
branch or portion of a tree growing from such a shoot
portion of living tissue used in the operation of autoplasty
greffon greffe
small shoot or scion
corruption
corruption in official life

grafting n
greffage
act, art, or process of inserting grafts

grain /ɡɹeɪn/ n
grain
single seed of grain
single particle of a substance
harvested seeds of various grass-related food crops
linear texture of material or surface

grain /ɡɹeɪn/ v
grainer grener
to make granular
tanner
tanning: to soften leather

grain boundary n
joint de grain

grains of paradise n
graines de paradis malaguette maniguette poivre de Guinée poivre du paradis
spice

gram /ɡɹæm/ n
gramme
unit of mass

graminivore n
graminivore
grass-eating animal

graminivorous /ɡɹæmɪˈnɪvəɹəs/ adj
graminivore
that eats grasses and seeds

grammar /ˈɡɹæ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæ.mɚ/ n
grammaire
rules for speaking and writing a language
study of internal structure and use of words
in computing: formal system specifying the syntax of a language
book describing grammar

grammar Nazi /ˈɡɹæmə(ɹ) ˈnɑːtsi/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnætsi/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnɑːtsi/ n
ayatollah de [[l']]orthographe ayatollah de la grammaire
person who habitually corrects or criticizes the perceived incorrect language usage of others

grammarian /ɡɹəˈmɛəɹɪən/ n
grammairien grammairienne
person who studies grammar

grammatical /ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/ adj
grammatical
acceptable as determined by the rules of the grammar
of or pertaining to grammar

grammatical case n
cas cas grammatical
mode of inflection of a word

grammatical gender n
genre grammatical
gender as prescribed by grammar

grammatical mood n
mode
in grammar, type of the relationship

grammaticalization /ɡɹə.ˌmæ.tɪ.kə.lɪ.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
grammaticalisation

grammatically adv
grammaticalement
concerning grammar
in a grammatical manner

gramps n
papy pépé
old man
pépé
grandfather

granary /ˈɡɹan(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹeɪnəɹi/ /ˈɡɹænəɹi/ n
grenier
storage facility
grenier grenier à grain
fertile, grain-growing region

grand ducal /ˌɡɹænd ˈdjukəl/ adj
grand-ducal

grand duchess n
grande-duchesse
(grand)daughter of a Russian czar or emperor
grand duke’s consort

grand duchy n
grand-duché
a dominion or region ruled by a grand duke or grand duchess

grand duke n
grand-duc
ruler or monarch of a grand duchy
son or grandson of a czar

grand jury n
grand jury

grand narrative n
grand récit métarécit

grand piano n
piano à queue
type of piano

grand prince n
grand-prince
ruler's title

grand slam n
grand chelem
(baseball) a home run with the bases loaded
(bridge) the winning of all the tricks during the play of one hand
(sports) the winning of all the major or specified events

grand unification theory n
grande unification
theory that unifies fundamental forces

grandchild n
petit-enfant petit-fils
child of one’s child

granddaughter n
petite-fille
daughter of someone’s child

grande dame /ɡɹɒn(d)-/ /ˌɡɹænd-/ /ˌɡɹɑnd ˈdɑm/ /ˌɡɹɒ̃ ˈdɑːm/ n
grande dame
woman who is high-ranking, socially prominent, or has a dignified character

grandeur /ˈɡɹæn.d(j)ɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn.d(j)ʊɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn.d͡ʒʊɚ/ n
splendeur
state of being grand or splendid; magnificence

grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹændˌfɑːðə/ [ˈɡɹ̠(ʷ)ẽˑə̯̃n(d)ˌfɑˑðɚ] n
aïeul grand-père
male forefather
grand-père aïeul
grandfather (from either side)

grandfather clock n
pendule à balancier
pendulum clock

grandfather-in-law n
beau-grand-père
grandfather of one's spouse

grandiloquence n
grandiloquence
lofty, pompous or bombastic speech or writing

grandiloquent /ɡɹænˈdɪl.ə.kwənt/ adj
grandiloquent
overly wordy or elaborate

grandiose /ɡɹæn.diˈəʊs/ /ˈɡɹæn.di.əʊs/ adj
grandiose
large and impressive, in size, scope or extent
pompeux prétentieux
pompous or pretentious

grandma /ˈɡɹænmɑː/ /ˈɡɹænmə/ n
mamie
grandmother (informal)

grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ /ˈɡɹænˌmʌðə/ n
grand-mère aïeule
mother of someone's parent

grandmother-in-law n
belle-grand-mère
grandmother of one's spouse

grandnephew n
petit-neveu petit-neveu fraternel petit-neveu sororel
grandson of a sibling

grandniece n
petite-nièce
granddaughter of a sibling

grandpa /ˈɡɹæm.pɑː/ /ˈɡɹæm.pə/ n
papi papy
grandfather (informal)

grandparent /ˈɡɹæn(d)pæɹənt/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/ n
grand-parent aïeul aïeule
parent of one's parent

grandson /ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/ n
petit-fils
son of one's child

grandstand n
tribune
audience
seating area

granite /ˈɡɹæ.naɪt/ /ˈɡɹæ.nɪt/ n
granite granit
type of rock

granitic adj
granitique
of, pertaining to, or containing granite

granitically adv
granitiquement

granitoid n
granitoïde
any mineral that resembles granite

granivore n
granivore
seed-eating animal

granivorous adj
granivore

granny /ˈɡɹæni/ n
mamie mémé
colloquial: grandmother
vieille mémé
colloquial, derogatory: an elderly woman

granny knot n
nœud de vache
knot

granodiorite n
granodiorite
intrusive igneous rock

granola /ɡɹəˈnoʊlə/ n
granola
breakfast and snack food

grant /ɡɹænt/ /ɡɹɑːnt/ /ɡɹɒnt/ v
accorder
to give over
admettre
to admit as true what is not yet satisfactorily proved; to yield belief to; to allow; to yield; to concede

grant-in-aid n
allocation

grantedly adv
certes
by admission

granular /ˈɡɹæn.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
granuleux
consisting of, or resembling, grains

granulate v
grainer granuler
to segment into tiny grains

granulated sugar n
sucre en poudre
granulated sugar

granule /ˈɡɹæn.jul/ /ˈɡɹæn.juːl/ /ˈɡɹæn.jəl/ n
granule
small particle

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ n
raisin
fruit

grape juice n
jus de raisin
grape juice

grapefruit /ˈɡɹeɪpfɹut/ /ˈɡɹeɪpfɹuːt/ n
pamplemousse pomélo
fruit
pamplemoussier pamplemousse
tree

grapefruit spoon /ˌɡɹeɪpfɹut ˈspun/ /ˌɡɹeɪpfɹuːt ˈspuːn/ n
cuillère à pamplemousse
spoon with a pointed and/or serrated tip designed for separating the flesh of a grapefruit from its rind

grapeshot n
mitraille
type of shot

grapevine n
téléphone arabe rumeur
informal means of circulating gossip
vigne
the plant on which grapes grow

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ n
graphe
set of vertices connected by edges
graphique
graph of a function

graph paper n
papier pour graphiques
ruled paper

graph theorist n
théoricien des graphes
graph theory specialist

graph theory n
théorie des graphes
study of graphs (networks of nodes and edges)

grapheme /ˈɡɹæf.iːm/ n
graphème
fundamental unit of a writing system

graphene /ˈɡɹæf.iːn/ n
graphène
large-scale, one-atom thick layer of graphite

graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
cru explicite imagé
vivid, descriptive
graphique
drawn, pictorial

graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ n
graphique
a drawing or picture

graphic design n
graphisme

graphic designer n
graphiste
artist

graphic novel n
roman graphique BD bande dessinée bédé
comic book

graphical user interface n
environnement graphique interface graphique
type of user interface

graphics /ˈɡɹæfɪks/ n
graphiques
graphisme
pictorial representation and manipulation of data

graphics card n
carte graphique carte vidéo adaptateur graphique
display adapter

graphics processing unit n
processeur graphique
electronic circuit for creating images

graphics tablet n
tablette graphique
input device

graphite /ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ n
graphite
form of carbon

grapholect n
grapholecte
a written variant of a language

graphologist n
graphologue
graphologist

graphology /ɡɹæˈfɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɡɹæˈfɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
graphologie
study of handwriting

graphomania /ˌɡɹæfəˈmeɪni.ə/ n
graphomanie
the compulsion to write

graphometer n
graphomètre
a surveyor's instrument for measuring angles

graphomotor adj
graphomoteur

graphosphere n
graphosphère

grappa /ˈɡɹæpə/ /ˈɡɹɑpə/ n
grappa eau-de-vie marc
Italian grape-based spirit

grapper /ˈɡɹæpəɹ/ n
arrêt de lance
ring on a lance

grapple /ˈɡɹæpəl/ n
abordage
act of grappling
combat lutte
a close hand-to-hand struggle
grappin
tool with claws or hooks

grapple /ˈɡɹæpəl/ v
agripper saisir
to seize and hold firmly

grappling hook /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk/ n
grappin
a type of hook

grasp /ɡɹæps/ /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ v
comprendre saisir
to understand
saisir agripper
to grip

grasp all, lose all proverb
qui trop embrasse mal étreint
one who wants everything, may lose it all

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as] [ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠äːs] [ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] [ɡɹ̠ɛəs] n
balance
informer
herbe
ground cover plant
herbe beuh
marijuana
pelouse gazon
lawn

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as] [ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠äːs] [ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] [ɡɹ̠ɛəs] v
enherber
To cover with grass or with turf
moucharder
to inform on

grass mud horse n
cheval de l'herbe et de la boue
Mythical Baidu deity used for circumventing censorship

grass of Parnassus n
parnassie
plant of the genus Parnassia

grass snake n
couleuvre à collier couleuvre
Natrix natrix

grasshopper /ɡɹæsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/ /ˈɡɹɑːsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ n
petit scarabée
young student
sauterelle
an insect of the order Orthoptera

grasshopper warbler n
locustelle tachetée
Locustella naevia

grassroots adj
local sur le terrain
of the grass roots

grassy /ˈɡɹæsi/ /ˈɡɹɑːsi/ adj
herbeux
covered with grass

grate /ɡɹeɪt/ v
râper
cooking: to shred by rubbing
taper sur les nerfs

grated /ˈɡɹeɪtɪd/ [ˈɡɹeɪ̯ɾɪd] adj
râpé
produced by grating

grateful /ˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ adj
reconnaissant
showing gratitude
recognizing the importance of a source of pleasure

gratefulness n
reconnaissance
the state of being grateful

grater /ˈɡɹeɪtə/ /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ n
râpe
a tool with which one grates

gratification /ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
récompense
gratuity; reward

gratify /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/ v
gratifier

gratin dauphinois n
gratin dauphinois

gratinate v
gratiner
to bake so as to form a gratin

grating /ˈɡɹeɪtɪŋ/ [ˈɡɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] n
grille
barrier

gratitude /ˈɡɹætɪt(j)ud/ n
gratitude
state of being grateful

gratuitous /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/ /ɡɹəˈtu.ɪt.əs/ adj
gratuit
given freely
not called for by the circumstances

gratuitously /ɡɹəˈtju.ə.təs.li/ /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪ.təs.li/ /ɡɹəˈtu.ə.təs.li/ /ɡɹəˈtʃuː.ɪ.təs.li/ adv
gratuitement
freely; in the manner of a gift
in a manner not demanded by the circumstances

gratuity /ɡɹəˈtjuːətɪ/ /ɡɹəˈtuːətɪ/ n
pourboire
reward provided freely, without obligation

graupel /ˈɡɹaʊpəl/ n
neige roulée
supercooled droplets of water condense on a snowflake

grave /ɡrɑːv/ /ɡɹeɪv/ adj
grave
having a sense of seriousness
serious in a negative sense

grave /ɡrɑːv/ /ɡɹeɪv/ n
tombe sépulture
excavation for burial

grave /ɡrɑːv/ /ɡɹeɪv/ v
graver
to carve letters or similar
to impress on the mind
sculpter tailler
to carve to give a shape

grave accent n
accent grave
diacritic mark (ˋ)

grave goods n
mobilier funéraire
objects buried with a body

gravedigger /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.əɹ/ n
fossoyeur
a person employed to dig graves
nécrophore fossoyeur
A necrophore, or burying beetle

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ n
gravier
particle from 2 to 64 mm in diameter
type or grade of small rocks
graviers gravillons gravier
small fragments of rock

gravelly /ˈɡɹævəli/ adj
graveleux
full of, covered with, or similar to gravel or pebbles

gravely /ˈɡɹeɪvli/ adv
gravement
grave or serious manner

graveyard /ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/ n
cimetière
tract of land in which the dead are buried

graveyard shift n
poste de nuit
a night shift, such as especially one from midnight to 8AM on a three-shift schedule

gravi- prefix
gravi-

gravid /ˈɡɹævɪd/ adj
gravide
pregnant (now used chiefly of egg-laying animals, or metaphorically)

gravitate /ˈɡɹævɪteɪt/ v
graviter

gravitation /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃən/ n
gravitation
fundamental force of attraction

gravitational /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl/ adj
gravitationnel
pertaining to gravitation

gravitational collapse n
effondrement gravitationnel
stage in the evolution of a star

gravitational field n
champ gravitationnel
the field produced by the gravitational force of mass

gravitational interaction n
interaction gravitationnelle
gravitational interaction in physics

gravitational lens n
lentille gravitationnelle mirage gravitationnel macrolentille
astronomy: body whose gravitational field bends light rays

gravitational singularity n
singularité gravitationnelle
gravitational singularity

gravitational wave /ˌɡɹæ.vəˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl weɪv/ n
onde gravitationnelle
fluctuation in spacetime that propagates as a wave at the speed of light

gravitationally adv
gravitationnellement
result of the force of gravity

gravitino n
gravitino
subatomic particle, related to the graviton

graviton /ˈɡɹavɪtɒn/ n
graviton
a hypothetical gauge boson

gravity /ˈɡɹævɪti/ n
gravité
graveness, the condition or state of being grave
gravité gravitation
gravitation, gravity force on two mass bodies
gravité pesanteur
resultant force on Earth's surface

gravity well n
puits gravitationnel

gravlax /ˈɡɹavˌlaks/ /ˈɡɹɑvˌlɑks/ n
gravlax gravelax
appetizer of dry-cured salmon

gravy /ˈɡɹeɪvi/ n
bénéfice profit
unexpected good fortune
jus de viande sauce au jus sauce brune sauce de viande
sauce

gravy boat n
saucière
dish for gravy

gravy train n
poule aux œufs d'or
occupation that generates considerable income with little or less effort

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ adj
gris
having a color somewhere between white and black, as the ash of an ember
dreary, gloomy
having an indistinct quality

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ n
Gris
extraterrestrial being
gris
colour
gray
SI unit of absorbed radiation

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ v
griser
to become gray
to cause to become gray

gray fox n
renard gris
Urocyon cinereoargenteus

gray out v
griser

gray rape n
miol

gray squirrel n
écureuil gris
Sciurus carolinensis
écureuil occidental
Sciurus griseus

gray water n
eaux grises eau de ménage
non-potable, but non-toxic water

graybody n
corps gris
body that radiates energy having a blackbody distribution reduced by a constant factor

grayish /ˈɡɹeɪ.ɪʃ/ adj
grisâtre
somewhat gray

grayling n
ombre
Thymallus thymallus

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ n
éraflure
act of grazing or scratching lightly

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ v
effleurer frôler raser
to rub or touch lightly the surface of in passing
faire paître
to feed or supply with grass
faire paître paître
to tend cattle while grazing
grignoter
to eat small amounts of food periodically throughout the day
paître brouter pâturer
to eat grass from a pasture
écorcher érafler
to cause a slight wound to

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiz/ /ɡɹiːs/ n
graisse
animal fat
oily or fatty matter

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiz/ /ɡɹiːs/ v
corrompre graisser la patte
to bribe
graisser
put grease or fat on something
lubrifier
to perform a landing extraordinarily smoothly

grease gun n
pompe à graisse
device for forcing grease into machinery

grease monkey n
mécano
a mechanic

grease someone's palm v
graisser la patte
to bribe

great /ɡɹet/ /ɡɹiːt/ /ɡɹɛːt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɡɹæɪt/ adj
excellent formidable super
very good
grand
very big, large scale
uncommonly gifted
grand grande
important title

great /ɡɹet/ /ɡɹiːt/ /ɡɹɛːt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɡɹæɪt/ interjection
chouette génial très bien
great!

great Scott /ɡɹeɪt skɒt/ interjection
nom de Zeus
exclamation of surprise or amazement

great antshrike n
grand batara
Taraba major

great ape n
grand singe hominidé
ape of the taxonomic family Hominidae

great auk n
grand pingouin
Pinguinus impennis

great circle n
grand cercle
circle

great cormorant n
grand cormoran
Phalacrocorax carbo

great green macaw n
ara de Buffon
endangered parrot

great grey owl n
chouette lapone chouette cendrée
Strix nebulosa

great horned owl n
grand-duc d'Amérique
Bubo virginianus

great martyr n
mégalomartyr mégalomartyre
a saint who was martyred after suffering great torture

great minds think alike proverb
les grands esprits se rencontrent
used to emphasize two people reaching the same conclusion

great northern diver n
plongeon imbrin huard huart à collier imbrim plongeon huard richepaume
large member of the diver family, Gavia immer

great northern prawn n
crevette nordique
Pandalus borealis

great power n
grande puissance
powerful state

great primer n
gros-romain

great reed warbler n
rousserolle turdoïde
Acrocephalus arundinaceus

great saphenous vein n
veine grande saphène
large subcutaneous superficial vein of the leg and thigh

great skua n
grand labbe skua
Stercorarius skua

great snipe n
bécassine double double-bécassine
Gallinago media

great spotted woodpecker /ˈɡɹeɪt ˈspɒtəd ˈwʊdpɛkeɹ/ n
pic épeiche
species of woodpecker

great tit /ˈɡɹeɪt tɪt/ n
mésange charbonnière mésange
bird

great unwashed /ˌɡɹeɪt ʌnˈwɑːʃt/ /ˌɡɹeɪt ʌnˈwɒʃt/ /ˌɡɹeɪt ʌnˈwɔːʃt/ n
vulgum pecus
a contemptuous term for the populace, particularly the working class

great white shark n
grand requin blanc
Carcharodon carcharias

great- prefix
arrière
removal of one generation

great-aunt n
grand-tante grand’tante
aunt of one’s parent

great-grandchild n
arrière-petit-enfant
The child (son or daughter) of one's grandchild

great-granddaughter n
arrière-petite-fille
the daughter of someone's grandchild

great-grandfather n
arrière-grand-père bisaïeul
father of one's grandparent

great-grandmother n
arrière-grand-mère bisaïeule
mother of one's grandparent

great-grandparent n
arrière-grand-parent bisaïeul
parent of a grandparent

great-grandson n
arrière-petit-fils
son of a grandchild

great-great-grandfather n
arrière-arrière-grand-père trisaïeul
The father of someone's great-grandparent

great-great-grandmother n
arrière-arrière-grand-mère trisaïeule
The mother of someone’s great-grandparent

great-great-grandparent n
arrière-arrière-grand-parent
parent of a great-grandparent

great-uncle n
grand-oncle
uncle of one's parent

greatcoat n
pardessus paletot capote
heavy overcoat

greater adjutant n
marabout argala
Leptoptilos dubius

greater argentine n
grande argentine
Argentina silus

greater celandine n
chélidoine
Chelidonium majus

greater flamingo n
flamant rose

greater omentum n
grand omentum
large peritoneal fold

greater rhea n
nandou d'Amérique
Rhea americana

greater scaup n
fuligule milouinan
Aythya marila

greater short-toed lark n
alouette calandrelle
Calandrella brachydactyla

greater spotted eagle n
aigle criard
Clanga clanga

greater than n
plus grand que supérieur à
the '>' character

greater white-fronted goose n
oie rieuse
Anser albifrons

greater yellowlegs n
grand chevalier
Tringa melanoleuca

greatest common divisor n
plus grand commun diviseur plus grand commun dénominateur
largest positive integer or polynomial

greatest thing since sliced bread n
mieux que le fil à couper le beurre
a relatively recent invention

greatly /ˈɡɹeɪtli/ adv
grandement
to a great extent

greatness /ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/ n
grandeur
The state, condition, or quality of being great; as, greatness of size, greatness of mind, power, etc

greave /ɡɹiːv/ n
grève
piece of armour that protects the leg, especially the shin

greaves /ɡɹivz/ n
cretons grattons
residue from animal fat

grebe /ɡɹiːb/ n
grèbe
any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae

greed /ɡɹid/ n
avidité cupidité
selfish desire for more than is needed

greedily adv
avidement
in a greedy manner

greedy /ˈɡɹiːdi/ adj
avide cupide avaricieux
having greed; consumed by selfish desires
gourmand
prone to overeat

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ adj
bleu nouveau peu expérimenté
inexperienced
vert
sickly
vert de jalousie
envious
vert inexpérimenté
having green as its colour
environmentally friendly
of fruit: unripe

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ n
vert
colour
vert verte
member of a green party

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ v
verdir
make (something) green

green alder n
aulne vert
Alnus viridis

green alga n
algue verte
organism of Chlorophyta

green bean n
haricot haricot vert
immature pods of any kind of bean

green belt /ˈɡrin ˌbɛlt/ /ˈɡriːn bɛlt/ n
ceinture verte
area of agricultural land around an urban area that is protected from large-scale building

green bottle fly n
mouche verte
flies in the genera Lucilia and Phaenicia

green card n
carte verte green card
US work permit

green energy n
énergie verte
non-polluting energy

green fairy n
fée verte
absinthe liquor

green goddess n
déesse verte vinaigrette déesse verte
vinaigrette salad dressing

green hellebore n
hellébore vert
extremely toxic herbaceous perennial plant

green hydrogen n
hydrogène d’origine renouvelable

green jersey n
maillot vert
shirt worn by the leader of the Tour de France points competition

green junglefowl n
coq de Java

green light n
feu vert
green traffic light
permission

green line n
ligne verte
demarcation line

green monkey n
vervet
monkey of Chlorocebus

green olive n
olive verte
olive picked before it has ripened

green pass n
passe sanitaire

green pepper n
poivre vert
green sweet bell pepper

green sandpiper n
chevalier cul-blanc
Tringa ochropus

green sea turtle n
tortue verte
species

green tea n
thé vert
drink
leaves

green thumb n
avoir la main verte
person
avoir la main verte avoir le pouce vert
skill

green warbler n
pouillot du Caucase
Phylloscopus nitidus

green with envy adj
vert de jalousie
consumed by envy

green woodpecker /ɡɹinˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
pivert pic vert
Picus viridis

green-backed firecrown n
colibri du Chili
Sephanoides sephaniodes

green-eyed adj
aux yeux verts
having green eyes

greenfinch n
verdier
European greenfinch, Carduelis chloris

greengage /ˈɡɹiːnɡeɪd͡ʒ/ n
reine-claude
a plum with greenish-yellow flesh and skin

greengrocer /ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/ n
marchand de fruits et légumes primeur
person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit

greengrocer's n
magasin de fruits et légumes
shop for fruit and vegetables

greengrocer's apostrophe n
apostrophe mal placée
incorrectly used apostrophe

greenhorn n
blanc-bec bleu béjaune
inexperienced person

greenhouse /ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/ n
serre
building in which plants are grown more quickly than outside

greenhouse effect n
effet de serre
process by which a planet is warmed by its atmosphere

greenhouse gas n
gaz à effet de serre
any gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect

greenish /ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ adj
verdâtre verdouillard
somewhat green in color

greenish warbler n
pouillot verdâtre
Phylloscopus trochiloides

greenlight /ˈɡɹiːnlaɪt/ v
feu vert
to approve

greenness /ˈɡɹiːn.nəs/ n
verdeur
state of being green (green in color)

greens /ɡɹiːnz/ n
légumes verts
leaves of certain edible green plants

greenstick fracture n
fracture en bois vert
a partial fracture of a long bone

greenwash /ˈɡɹiːnwɒʃ/ n
écoblanchiment
misleading picture of environmental friendliness

greenwashing n
écoblanchiment

greenway n
coulée verte voie verte
corridor of land for recreational use

greet /ɡɹiːt/ v
saluer recevoir
to address with salutations or expressions of kind wishes

greeting /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ n
salutation salut
acknowledgement of a persons presence or arrival

greeting card n
carte de vœux
card sent as a greeting

greetings /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋz/ interjection
salutations
formal way of saying "hello"

gregarious /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /ɡɹɪˈɡɛɹ.i.əs/ adj
grégaire
of animals that travel in herds
sociable
of a person who enjoys being in crowds

gregariousness /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs.nəs/ n
sociabilité
state of being gregarious

greige /ɡɹeɪ/ /ɡɹeɪʒ/ /ɡɹɛʒ/ adj
grège
of a colour like that of unbleached or undyed fabric, between grey and beige
of clothing, textiles, etc.: neither bleached nor dyed, nor otherwise fully processed

greige /ɡɹeɪ/ /ɡɹeɪʒ/ /ɡɹɛʒ/ n
grège
colour like that of unbleached or undyed fabric between grey and beige

greige goods /ɡɹeɪ-/ /ɡɹeɪʒ ˈɡʊdz/ /ɡɹɛʒ-/ n
grège
clothing, textiles, etc., which have neither been bleached nor dyed, nor otherwise fully processed

grenade /ɡɹəˈneɪd/ n
grenade
small explosive device

grenade /ɡɹəˈneɪd/ v
grenader
to use grenades

grenade launcher n
lance-grenade lance-grenades
weapon that shoots grenades

grenadier /ɡɹɛnəˈdɪə/ n
grenadier
soldier

gressorial adj
gressoripède

grey area n
zone grise
area intermediate between two fuzzily-distinguished categories

grey crested tit n
mésange des bouleaux
Lophophanes dichrous

grey crowned crane n
grue couronnée grise
Balearica regulorum

grey heron /ɡɹeɪ ˈhɛɹ.ən/ n
héron cendré
the Old World wading bird Ardea cinerea of the heron family

grey matter n
matière grise
collection of cell bodies
person's ability to think

grey wagtail n
bergeronnette des ruisseaux
Motacilla cinerea

grey wolf n
loup loup commun
a large grey wolf (Canis lupus

grey-backed fiscal n
pie-grièche à dos gris
Lanius excubitoroides

grey-haired adj
chenu
having grey hair

grey-headed chickadee n
mésange lapone
Poecile cinctus

grey-headed woodpecker n
pic cendré
Picus canus

grey-necked bunting n
bruant à cou gris
Emberiza buchanani

grey-tailed tattler n
chevalier de Sibérie
Tringa brevipes

greyhound /ˈɡɹeɪhaʊnd/ n
lévrier levrette
lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing

greylag goose /ˌɡɹeɪlæɡ ˈɡuːs/ n
oie cendrée
Anser anser

grid /ɡɹɪd/ n
grille
rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size, such as in a crossword puzzle
computing: a system or structure of distributed computers working mostly on a peer-to-peer basis
grille de contrôle
electronics: electrode of a vacuum tube
réseau
electricity delivery system

gridding /ˈɡɹɪdɪŋ/ n
maillage
adding a grid

gridlock /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɑk/ /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɒk/ n
embouteillage
on a smaller scale
embouteillage paralysie
traffic congestion
impasse interblocage
deadlock

grief /ɡɹiːf/ n
peine douleur
sadness

griefer /ˈɡɹifɚ/ /ˈɡɹiːfə/ n
pourisseur

grievance /ˈɡɹiː.vəns/ n
grief
complaint
formal complaint

grieve /ɡɹiːv/ v
affliger
to experience grief
attrister chagriner
to cause sorrow to
avoir du chagrin
to feel very sad about

grievous /ɡɹiː.viː.əs/ /ɡɹiː.vəs/ adj
grave
serious, grave, dire or dangerous

grievously adv
grièvement
in a grievous manner

griffin /ɡɹɪfɪn/ n
griffon
mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle

griffon vulture /ˈɡɹɪfən ˈvʌlt͡ʃəɹ/ n
vautour fauve vautour griffon
Gyps fulvus

grill /ɡɹɪl/ n
barbecue gril
barbecue
calandre
vehicle front cover
grille
grating, grid

grill /ɡɹɪl/ v
griller
to cook food on a grill

grille guard n
pare-buffle
metal frame

grilled /ɡɹɪld/ adj
grillé

grim /ɡɹɪm/ adj
déprimant sinistre sombre triste
ghastly or sinister
indéfectible inébranlable rigide sombre
rigid and unrelenting
sinistre sombre
dismal and gloomy, cold and forbidding

grimace /ɡɹɪ.ˈmeɪs/ /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ n
grimace
a distortion of the face

grimace /ɡɹɪ.ˈmeɪs/ /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ v
grimacer faire des grimaces
to make grimaces

grime /ɡɹaɪm/ n
crasse saleté
Dirt that is ingrained and difficult to remove

grimly /ˈɡɹɪmli/ adv
sinistrement
in a grim manner

grimoire /ˈɡɹɪmwɑː/ /ˈɡɹɪmˌwɑːɹ/ n
grimoire
book of instructions in the use of alchemy or magic

grin /ɡɹɪn/ n
sourire
A smile revealing the teeth

grin /ɡɹɪn/ v
sourire
To smile showing the teeth

grin and bear it v
faire bonne mine à mauvais jeu prendre son mal en patience
endure a difficult or disagreeable situation

grin like a Cheshire cat v
sourire jusqu'aux oreilles
to smile broadly

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ v
meuler
to remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface
moudre piler
to reduce to smaller pieces

grind to a halt v
s'immobiliser se bloquer se gripper se paralyser
to bring to a stop or halt

grindcore n
grindcore
music genre

grinder /ɡɹaɪn.də(ɹ)/ /ɡɹaɪndəɹ/ n
aiguisoir meuleuse
tool
broyeur moulin
kitchen gadget
molaire
molar

grinding /ˈɡɹaɪndɪŋ/ n
broyage
The action of grinding or crushing into small particles

grindstone /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstoʊn/ /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstəʊn/ /ˈɡɹɪnˌstoʊn/ n
meule
wheel for grinding

griot /ˈɡɹi.oʊ/ n
griot griotte
West African storyteller, musician and poet

grip /ɡɹɪp/ n
machiniste
A person responsible for handling equipment in film
poignée
A handle or other place to grip
prise
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand

grip /ɡɹɪp/ v
saisir agripper
to take hold

gripe /ɡɹaɪp/ v
se plaindre
to complain; to whine

gripe water n
calmant
treatment for babies

gris-gris n
grigri
charm

grisly /ˈɡɹɪzli/ adj
épouvantable
horrifyingly repellent; terrifying, gruesome

grisoutine n
grisoutine

grist for the mill n
apporter de l’eau au moulin donner du grain à moudre
(idiomatic) Something that is useful or that creates a favorable opportunity

gristle /ˈɡɹɪsəl/ n
cartilage
cartilage

grit /ɡɹɪt/ n
cran
strength of mind
gravillon
collection of hard materials

grit /ɡɹɪt/ v
grincer
to clench

grit one's teeth v
serrer les dents
clench one's teeth together
face up to a difficult or disagreeable situation, and deal with it

grits /ɡɹɪts/ n
gruau de maïs
coarsely ground corn

gritter n
sableuse saleuse
vehicle

gritty /ˈɡɹɪti/ adj
déterminé résolu
spirited; resolute; unyielding
graveleux
containing sand or grit

grizzly bear n
grizzli
Ursus arctos horribilis

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ n
grognement grondement gémissement
low guttural sound uttered in frustration or disapproval
gémissement râle râlement
low mournful uttered sound

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ v
gémir grogner gronder râler
to make a groan

grocer /ˈɡɹoʊ.səɹ/ /ˈɡɹoʊ.ʃəɹ/ /ˈɡɹəʊ.sə/ n
épicier épicière
person selling foodstuffs and household items

groceries /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹoʊʃ(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹɪz/ n
courses
commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery

grocery /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹoʊʃ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹi/ n
épicerie
shop or store that sells groceries

grog /ɡɹɑɡ/ /ɡɹɒɡ/ n
grog
alcoholic beverage made with rum and water

groggy /ˈɡɹɑ.ɡi/ /ˈɡɹɒ.ɡi/ adj
groggy étourdi
Slowed or weakened, as by drink, sleepiness, etc.

grogram /ˈɡɹɑɡɹəm/ /ˈɡɹɒɡɹəm/ n
gourgouran
strong, rough fabric made up of a mixture of silk, and mohair or wool

groin /ɡɹɔɪn/ n
aine
long narrow depression of the human body that separates the trunk from the legs

grok /ˈɡɹɑk/ /ˈɡɹɒk/ v
capter piger
to fully understand
piger capter gnoquer
to have an intuitive understanding

grommet /ˈɡɹɑ.mɪt/ /ˈɡɹɒm.ɪt/ /ˈɡɹʌm.ɪt/ n
manchon passe-câble presse-étoupe œillet renforçé
reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring

gromwell n
grémil des champs
Lithospermum arvense

groom /ɡɹuːm/ n
palefrenier
person who looks after horses

groom /ɡɹuːm/ v
bichonner préparer
to attend to one's appearance
damer
to prepare a ski slope

groomer /ˈɡɹumɚ/ /ˈɡɹuːmə/ n
pédé
derogatory: an LGBTQ+ person

groove /ɡɹuv/ /ɡɹuːv/ n
groove
pronounced, enjoyable rhythm
puits
shaft in mining
rainure sillon
long, narrow channel
routine
fixed routine

groove /ɡɹuv/ /ɡɹuːv/ v
danser
to enjoy rhythmic music
faire une rainure
to cut a furrow into a surface

grope /ɡɹoʊp/ /ɡɹəʊp/ v
tripoter peloter
to touch closely and sexually
tâter tâtonner
obsolete: to feel with or use the hands
tâtonner tripoter
to search by feeling

groschen n
groschen
coin

gross /ɡɹos/ /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹɔs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ adj
brut
including all associated amounts
dégoûtant dégueulasse
causing disgust
gras grasse gros grosse
having excess flesh
grossier grossière
lacking refinement in manner; offending morality

gross /ɡɹos/ /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹɔs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ n
brut
total earnings or amount
grosse
twelve dozen

gross domestic product n
produit intérieur brut PIB
economic production of a particular territory

gross income n
revenu brut
income prior to expenses

gross national income n
revenu national brut
total market value of all the goods and services produced by a nation

gross national product n
produit national brut
economics

gross out v
dégoûter écœurer
to sicken by reason of being disgusting

gross profit n
marge brute
the difference between net sales and the cost of goods sold

grossly /ˈɡɹoʊsli/ /ˈɡɹəʊsli/ adv
grossièrement
in a gross manner

grossular n
grossulaire
a type of garnet

grotesque /ɡɹoʊˈtɛsk/ /ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/ adj
grotesque
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

grotesquerie /ˌɡɹəʊˈtɛskəɹi/ n
grotesquerie
quality of being grotesque

grotto /ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/ /ˈɡɹɒt.əʊ/ n
grotte
small cave
artificial cavern-like retreat

grouch /ɡɹaʊt͡ʃ/ n
grincheux grognon
one who is grumpy or irritable

grouchy /ˈɡɹaʊt͡ʃi/ adj
grincheux
irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ adj
haché moulu
crushed or reduced to small particles

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ n
base fondation
basis, foundation, groundwork
fond
bottom of a body of water
sol
sol terre
surface of the Earth
terrain terrain de football
football field
terre
soil, earth
terre masse
electrical point of zero potential
electrical conductor connected to point of zero potential

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ v
clouer au sol
to forbid an aircraft or pilot to fly
gronder punir
to require a child to remain at home

ground beef n
bœuf haché
finely chopped beef

ground beetle n
carabe
any carabid beetle

ground clearance n
garde au sol
distance

ground cover n
couvre-sol
something that overlays land

ground elder n
égopode podagraire podagraire
Aegopodium podagraria

ground floor n
rez-de-chaussée
floor of a building closest to ground level

ground ivy n
lierre terrestre
Glechoma hederacea

ground loop n
cheval de bois

ground offensive n
offensive terrestre
military action

ground rent n
rente superficiaire
rent under a ground lease for a surface estate, paid by a ground lessor to a surface owner

ground truth n
vérité terrain
information acquired by direct observation

ground wire n
prise de terre

ground zero /-ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˌɡɹaʊnd ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˌɡɹaʊnd ˈzɪɚ(ˌ)oʊ/ n
point zéro
point on the land or water surface below, at, or above the detonation of a nuclear bomb

ground-ivy n
lierre terrestre
Glechoma hederacea

groundbreaking /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/ adj
révolutionnaire
innovative

grounded /-dəd/ /ˈɡɹaʊn.dɪd/ adj
interdit de vol
not allowed to fly
puni
confined to one's room for some misdemeanor

groundedness n
ancrage
quality of being grounded

groundless adj
infondé
baseless

groundpecker n
mésange de Hume
bird

grounds /ɡɹaʊndz/ n
motif raison
basis or justification for something
marc
sediment at the bottom of a liquid

groundsel /ˈɡɹaʊn.səl/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd.səl/ n
séneçon
Senecio

groundswell n
lame de fond
broad undulation of the open ocean

groundwater n
eau souterraine
Water existing beneath the earth's surface in underground streams and aquifers

groundwork n
fondement fondation
foundation

group /ɡɹuːp/ n
groupe
number of things or persons being in some relation to each other
in group theory
column in the periodic table
people who perform music together
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.

group /ɡɹuːp/ v
grouper
put together to form a group

group action n
action de groupe
a mapping of a mathematical group

group buying n
achat groupé
purchasing products and services at reduced prices

group of death n
groupe de la mort
a group in a multi-stage tournament which is unusually competitive

group sex n
partouze sexe en groupe
sexual practice

group theory n
théorie des groupes
mathematical theory of groups

group therapy /ˌɡɹupˈθɛɹəpi/ n
thérapie de groupe
a form of psychotherapy where patients are treated as a group

grouper /ˈɡɹuːpə(ɹ)/ n
mérou
fish

groupie /ˈɡɹuːpi/ n
groupie
type of fan

grouping /ˈɡɹuːpɪŋ/ n
groupement
a collection of things or people
the action of the verb to group

groupoid n
groupoïde
a set with a partial binary operation...

groupthink /ˈɡɹuːpθɪŋk/ n
pensée de groupe
tendency of a group to conform to the majority view

groupuscule /ˈɡɹuːpəˌskjuːl/ n
groupuscule
small political group

groupwork n
travail en groupe
work done in groups

grouse /ɡræus/ /ɡræɔs/ /ɡɹaʊs/ n
coq de bruyère
any of various game birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ n
coulis jointement
mortar used between tiles

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ v
jointoyer
insert mortar between tiles

grove /ɡɹoʊv/ /ɡɹəʊv/ n
bosquet
small forest

grovel v
larbiner
to be slavishly nice in the hope of securing something
s'abaisser
to abase oneself

grow /ɡɹoʊ/ /ɡɹəʊ/ [ˈɡ̊ɹʷəʊ̯] [ˈɡ̊ɻʷoʊ̯] v
accroître faire croître
(transitive) to cause something to become bigger
croître grandir
(intransitive) to become bigger
croître pousser
pousser croître
(intransitive) to appear or sprout

grow some balls v
prendre ses couilles en main

grow up v
grandir
to mature and become an adult
idiomatic: to stop acting as a child

grower /ˈɡɹoʊɚ/ n
maraîcher
a farmer who grows things

growing pains n
fièvre de croissance
maladies de jeunesse
difficulties

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ n
borborygme gargouillement
sound made by the stomach when hungry
feulement grognement
deep, rumbling, threatening sound
grincement
low-pitched rumbling sound produced with a wind instrument

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ v
grogner
to express (something) by growling
grogner gronder bougonner feuler grommeler ronchonner
to utter a deep guttural sound

grown-up adj
adulte grand
adult, fully grown

growth /ɡɹoʊθ/ /ɡɹəʊθ/ n
croissance
increase in size
pathology: abnormal mass such as a tumor
act of growing
something that grows or has grown

growth hormone n
hormone de croissance somatotropine
hormone

growth spurt n
poussée de croissance
sudden growth in one's body

groyne /ɡɹɔɪn/ n
épi
structure to prevent erosion

grub /ɡɹʌb/ n
boue
bouffe
slang: food
larve
immature insect

grubby /ɡɹʌbi/ adj
crasseux
dirty
véreux
having grubs in it

grudge /ɡɹʌd͡ʒ/ n
rancune
deep seated animosity

gruel /ɡɹuː(ə)l/ n
gruau
thin watery porridge

gruelling /ˈɡɹu.lɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹu.əl.ɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹʊə.lɪŋ/ adj
éreintant
so difficult or taxing as to make one exhausted

gruesome /ˈɡɹuːsʌm/ adj
horrible
repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly

gruff /ɡɹʌf/ adj
bourru
rough-, surly-natured
rauque
hoarse-voiced

grumble /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ n
gargouillement grondement
the sound made by a hungry stomach
grognement
surly complaint
grondement
a low thundering, rumbling or growling sound

grumble /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ v
bougonner grogner grommeler maugréer ronchonner rouspéter
to murmur or mutter with discontent
gargouiller
to make a low growling or rumbling stomach noise
gronder
to make a low growling or rumbling animal noise

grump /ɡɹʌmp/ v
ronchonner
To complain

grumpy /ˈɡɹʌmpi/ adj
grognon
unhappy and/or irritable

grunge /ɡɹʌnd͡ʒ/ n
grunge
subgenre of alternative music

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ n
bidasse troufion
an infantry soldier
grognement
short, snorting sound

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ v
grogner
of a pig: to make a grunt or grunts

gryllos n
grylle

guacamole /wa.kaˈmo.le/ /ɡwa.kaˈmo.le/ /ˌɡwɑ.kəˈmol.i/ /ˌɡwɑ.kəˈmoʊ.leɪ/ n
guacamole
avocado-based greenish dip

guaiabero n
guaiabero
Bolbopsittacus lunulatus

guaiacum /ˈɡwaɪəkəm/ n
gaïac
wood

guanaco /ɡwəˈnɑːkəʊ/ n
guanaco
Lama guanicoe

guanine /ˈɡwɑː.niːn/ n
guanine
substance obtained from guano

guano /ˈɡwɑːnəʊ/ n
guano
dung from a sea bird or from a bat

guar gum n
gomme de guar
heteropolysaccharide gum

guarana /ɡwəˈɹɑːnə/ n
guarana
tree

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ /ˌɡɛəɹənˈtiː/ n
garant
person who gives such a guarantee
garantie
anything that assures a certain outcome
written declaration

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ /ˌɡɛəɹənˈtiː/ v
garantir
to give an assurance that something will be done right

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ n
arrière défense gardien
player in sports in general
garde protection
part of machine blocking dangerous parts

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ v
garder
to protect from some offence

guard dog n
chien de garde chienne de garde mâtin
dog used to protect a property or its owner

guard of honour n
haie d'honneur
group of people arranged in one or more rows

guard stone n
bouteroue chasse-rondelle chasse-roue
architectural element located at the corner and/or foot of gates etc. to prevent damage

guarded /ˈɡɑɹdɪd/ /ˈɡɑːdɪd/ adj
circonspect
cautious

guardian /ˈɡɑɹ.di.ən/ /ˈɡɑɹ.din/ /ˈɡɑː.dɪ.ən/ n
boss
final video game enemy
curateur curatrice tuteur tutrice
law: person responsible for incompetent person
gardien
guard or watcher
tuteur tutrice
law: person legally responsible for a minor in loco parentis

guardian angel n
ange gardien
spirit
person

guardianship n
tutelle
position

guardrail n
garde-corps garde-fou glissière de sécurité
rail set alongside a dangerous place

guava /ˈɡwɑːvə/ n
goyave
fruit
goyavier goyave
tree or shrub

guberniya n
goubernia gouvernement gouvernorat
an administrative subdivision in the Russian empire

gudgeon /ˈɡʌdʒən/ /ˈɡʌd͡ʒən/ /ˈɡʌjən/ n
goujon
Gobio gobio

guelder rose /ˈɡɛldə(ɹ) ˌɹəʊz/ n
obier
guelder rose, snowball tree

guenon /ɡəˈnoʊn/ /ˈɡwɛn.ən/ n
guenon
monkey of the genus Cercopithecus

guerrilla /ɡəˈɹɪlə/ n
guérilla
guerrilla war
partisan partisane guérillera guérillero
irregular soldier

guerrilla warfare n
guérilla
fighting using groups of irregular troops

guess /ɡɛs/ n
conjecture
prediction about the outcome of something

guess /ɡɛs/ v
deviner
to reach an unqualified conclusion
déduire deviner
to solve by a correct conjecture
supposer imaginer
to suppose

guess what phraseologicalUnit
devine quoi donner en mille
used to dramatize the unsurprising

guesstimate /ˈɡɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɡɛs.təˌmeɪt/ [ˈɡɛs.tɪ̈.mɪ̈ʔ(t̚)] [ˈɡɛs.tɪ̈ˌmeɪ̯ʔ(t̚)] n
au doigt mouillé au pif à vue de nez
estimate based on insufficient or unreliable data

guesswork n
extrapolation
estimate, judgment or opinion

guest /ɡɛst/ n
client hôte
patron, customer
hôte invité invitée
recipient of hospitality

guest book n
livre d'or
website feature functioning like a physical guest book
livre d’or
ledger for visitors to leave comments about an establishment

guest room n
chambre d'ami
room in a home or hotel set aside for the use of visiting guests

guest worker n
travailleur invité travailleur immigré travailleur étranger travailleuse immigrée travailleuse invitée travailleuse étrangère
guest worker

guesthouse n
maison d'hôte pension
small house for visitors

guff /ɡʌf/ n
foutaises
nonsensical talk or thinking

guffaw /ɡəˈfoː/ /ɡəˈfɔ/ /ɡəˈfɔː/ n
esclaffer gros éclat de rire
a boisterous laugh

guffaw /ɡəˈfoː/ /ɡəˈfɔ/ /ɡəˈfɔː/ v
s’esclaffer
To laugh boisterously

guidance /ˈɡaɪdəns/ n
conseils
advice
direction
system to control the path of a vehicle
guidage
the act or process of guiding

guide /ɡaɪd/ n
guide
document, book
someone who guides

guide /ɡaɪd/ v
guider
to serve as a guide person

guide book n
guide touristique
book that provides guidance

guide dog n
chien guide d'aveugle chien d'aveugle
dog that is trained to be of assistance to a blind person

guided tour n
visite guidée

guideline n
directive ligne directrice grande ligne principe directeur
non-specific rule or principle

guidon /ˈɡaɪdn̩/ /ˈɡaɪdɑn/ /ˈɡaɪdɒn/ n
guidon
pennant, banner
soldier assigned to carry a guidon

guild /ɡɪld/ n
guilde corporation
association of tradespeople

guilder /ˈɡɪldə/ /ˈɡɪldɚ/ n
florin
unit of currency

guile /ɡaɪl/ n
fourberie ruse
astuteness, cunning

guile /ɡaɪl/ v
entourlouper tromper
to deceive, to beguile

guileless /ˈɡaɪl.ləs/ [ˈɡaɪɫ.ləs] adj
candide
honest but naive

guillemet /ˈɡɪl.əˌmɛt/ /ˌɡi.(j)əˈmeɪ/ /ˌɡiˈmeɪ/ n
guillemet
either of the punctuation marks « or »

guilloche /ɡɪˈlɒʃ/ n
guilloche
pattern

guillotine /ˈɡi(j)əˌtin/ /ˈɡɪlətiːn/ /ˈɡɪləˌtin/ /ˌɡiːjəˈtiːn/ /ˌɡɪləˈtiːn/ n
guillotine
machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation
massicot guillotine
device used for cutting the pages of books, stacks of paper, etc., to straight edges

guillotine /ˈɡi(j)əˌtin/ /ˈɡɪlətiːn/ /ˈɡɪləˌtin/ /ˌɡiːjəˈtiːn/ /ˌɡɪləˈtiːn/ v
guillotiner
to execute (someone) with a guillotine

guillotining n
guillotinisation
execution by guillotine

guilt /ɡɪlt/ n
culpabilité
responsibility for wrongdoing
legal
remords
sentiment de culpabilité
the regret of having done wrong

guilt-ridden adj
qui se sent coupable rongé par la culpabilité
having a strong sense of guilt

guilty /ˈɡɪl.ti/ adj
coupable
judged to have committed a crime
responsible for a dishonest act

guilty pleasure n
péché mignon
something that brings pleasure but is considered taboo

guinea /ˈɡɪni/ n
guinée
coin worth 21 shillings

guinea fowl /ˈɡɪni ˌfaʊl/ n
pintade
bird

guinea hen weed n
euilles ave herbe aux poules petevere a odeur ail
Petiveria alliacea

guinea pig /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/ n
cobaye
experimental subject
cobaye cochon d'Inde
rodent

guise /ˈɡaɪz/ n
apparence
way of speaking or acting
apparence aspect
appearance in manner or dress
prétexte couvert
cover; cloak

guitar /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɪ.tɑɹ/ n
guitare
musical instrument

guitarist n
guitariste
person playing or performing on the guitar

gulag /-læɡ/ /-ˌlæɡ/ /ɡuːˈlɑk/ /ˈɡuˌlɑɡ/ /ˈɡuːlɑɡ/ n
goulag
system of all Soviet labour camps and prisons in use, especially during the Stalinist period (1930s–1950s)

gulag /-læɡ/ /-ˌlæɡ/ /ɡuːˈlɑk/ /ˈɡuˌlɑɡ/ /ˈɡuːlɑɡ/ v
goulaguer
to compel (someone) into a forced labour camp or a similar place of confinement or exile

gulch /ɡʌlt͡ʃ/ n
vallée fluviale
a narrow v-shaped valley

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ /ˈɡulz/ adj
gueules
heraldry, of the colour red

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ /ˈɡulz/ n
gueules
blazoning term for red

gulf /ɡɒlf/ /ɡʌlf/ n
golfe
geography

gull /ˈɡʌl/ n
mouette goéland mauve
seabird

gull-billed tern n
Sterne hansel
Gelochelidon nilotica

gullet /ˈɡʌl.ət/ /ˈɡʌl.ɪt/ n
œsophage gosier
the throat or esophagus

gullibility /ˈɡʌləbɪləti/ /ˈɡʌlɪbɪlɪti/ n
crédulité
quality of being easily deceived

gullible /ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/ adj
crédule naïf
easily deceived or duped, naive

gulp /ɡʌlp/ n
gorgée trait
usual amount swallowed

gum /ɡʌm/ n
gencive
flesh around teeth
chewing-gum
single piece of chewing gum
gomme
sticky substance exuded by certain plants
sticky substance resembling that exuded by certain plants

gum arabic n
gomme arabique
substance from acacia trees

gumbo /ˈɡʌm.boʊ/ n
gombo
soup or stew

gummy bear n
ours d'or
candy

gun /ɡʌn/ n
arme à feu
canon
(military) A cannon with relatively long barrel, operating with relatively low angle of fire, and having a high muzzle velocity
fusil
a less portable, long weapon
pistolet
a portable, short weapon, for hand use

gun carriage n
affût
metal frame on which a piece of ordnance is mounted for firing or transportation

gun control n
contrôle des armes à feu
law or policy restricting or limiting the possession of firearms by private citizens

gun dog n
chien de chasse
dog used by hunter

gunboat n
canonnière
small armed vessel

gunboat diplomacy n
diplomatie de la canonnière politique de la canonnière
the pursuit of foreign policy objectives by display of military power

gunfire /ˈɡʌnfʌɪə/ n
fusillade
shots from guns

gunk /ɡʌŋk/ n
saleté
dirt or grime; any vague or unknown substance

gunner /ˈɡʌn.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌn.ɚ/ n
artilleur
artillery soldier

gunny /ˈɡʌni/ n
gony
fabric

gunport n
sabord
a hatch in the hull of a ship through which a cannon is fired

gunpowder /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/ /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdɚ/ n
poudre à canon poudre
explosive mixture

gunship /ˈɡʌnʃɪp/ n
canonnière navire de guerre
armed ship
hélicoptère de combat
armed helicopter

gunshot n
coup de feu
act of discharging a firearm

gunsight n
viseur
an optical instrument

gunslinger n
as de la gâchette
person expert at the quick draw

gunsmith n
armurier
person skilled in the repair and servicing of firearms

gunwale /ˈɡʌnəl/ n
plat-bord
top edge of the side of a boat

guppy /ˈɡʌpi/ n
guppy
Poecilia reticulata

guqin /ɡuːˈt͡ʃiːn/ n
guqin
instrument

gurgle /ˈɡɜː.ɡl̩/ /ˈɡɝ.ɡl̩/ n
gargouillis
gurgling sound

gurgle /ˈɡɜː.ɡl̩/ /ˈɡɝ.ɡl̩/ v
gargouiller
to make such a sound

gurnard /ˈɡɚnɚd/ /ˈɡɜːnəd/ /ˈɡɵːnɘd/ n
grondin
marine fish of the family Triglidae

gurney n
brancard civière
a stretcher having wheeled legs

guru /ɡəˈɹu/ /ɡʊˈɹuː/ /ˈɡu(ˌ)ɹu/ /ˈɡuːɹuː/ /ˈɡʊɹ(ˌ)u/ /ˈɡʊɹuː/ n
gourou guru
advisor or mentor
spiritual teacher

gush /ˈɡʌʃ/ n
jaillissement
sudden rapid outflow

gush /ˈɡʌʃ/ v
jaillir
to flow forth suddenly

gusle /ˈɡʊslə/ n
gusle guzla
single-stringed instrument

gusli n
gousli
an ancient Russian musical instrument

gusset /ˈɡasət/ /ˈɡʌsɪt/ n
gousset
heraldry: an abatement or mark of dishonor in a coat of arms
small piece of cloth inserted in a garment

gussy up v
fagoter
dress up

gust /ɡʌst/ n
rafale bourrasque coup de vent souffle
strong, abrupt rush of wind

gustatory /ˈɡʌstətəɹi/ /ˈɡʌstətɹi/ /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔɹi/ adj
gustatif
relating to taste

gusto /ˈɡʌstoʊ/ /ˈɡʌstəʊ/ n
enthousiasme
enthusiasm

gusty /ˈɡʌs.ti/ adj
rafaleux
of wind: blowing in gusts

gut /ɡʌt/ adj
en boyau
made of gut
viscéral
instinctive

gut /ɡʌt/ n
boyaux cordes de boyau
intestines of an animal used to make strings of a tennis racket or violin, etc
panse bedaine bide
abdomen

gut /ɡʌt/ v
vider éviscérer
To eviscerate

gut feeling n
intuition pressentiment réaction viscérale
an instinct or intuition

gutbucket n
contrebassine
washtub bass

guts /ɡʌts/ n
cran guts tripes
(slang) courage
entrailles tripes
entrails

gutta /ˈɡʌtə/ n
goutte
Doric architectural element

guttation n
guttation
exudation of drops of water

gutted /ˈɡʌtɪd/ adj
dégouté écoeuré
deeply disappointed

gutter /ˈɡʌt.ə/ /ˈɡʌt.ɚ/ /ˈɡʌt̬.ɚ/ n
caniveau
ditch along the side of road
dalot
groove beside a bowling lane
gouttière chéneau
duct or channel beneath the eaves

gutter oil n
huile d'égoût huile de caniveau huile de gouttière
illicit cooking oil

gutter rabbit n
lapin de gouttière

guttural /ˈɡʌtəɹəl/ [ˈɡʌɾɚɫ̩] adj
guttural
sounding harsh and throaty

guv n
chef patron
form of address

guy /ɡaɪ/ n
gars
in plural: people
mec gars
male, man
hauban
nautical: support rope or cable to aid in hoisting or lowering

guzzle /ˈɡʌzəl/ v
bouffer
(by extension) to consume anything greedily
bouffer engloutir siffler du vin
to drink (or sometimes eat) voraciously

gybe /d͡ʒaɪb/ n
empannage
sailing manoeuvre
sudden shift of a sail's angle

gybe /d͡ʒaɪb/ v
empanner virer lof pour lof
to change tack with the wind behind

gym /d͡ʒɪm/ n
gymnase salle de sport gym salle salle de gymnastique salle de muscu
sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise

gymnasium /d͡ʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/ n
gymnase salle de sport salle de gymnastique
place for indoor sports
lycée gymnase
type of school

gymnast /ˈdʒɪm.næst/ /ˈd͡ʒɪm.næst/ /ˈd͡ʒɪm.nəst/ n
gymnaste
one who performs gymnastics

gymnastic /d͡ʒɪmˈnæstɪk/ adj
gymnastique
pertaining to gymnastics

gymnastics /d͡ʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ n
gymnastique
a sport
complex intellectual or artistic exercise

gymnophobia n
gymnophobie

gymnosophy n
gymnosophie

gynaeceum n
gynécée
women's quarters in a household

gynaecologist /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɑː.lə.dʒɪst/ /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
gynécologue
specialist in diseases of the female reproductive system

gynecocracy n
gynécocratie gynocratie
government or rule by women

gynecological adj
gynécologique
pertaining to gynecology

gynecology /ˌdʒaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
gynécologie
branch of medicine specializing in the problems of women

gynecomast n
gynécomaste

gynecomastia /ˌd͡ʒaɪnɪkoʊˈmæstiə/ /ˌd͡ʒaɪnɪkəˈmæstiə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkoʊˈmæstiə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkə(ʊ)ˈmæstɪə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkəˈmæstiə/ n
gynécomastie
development of breasts in males

gyno- prefix
gyno- gynéco-
pertaining to women

gynophobia n
gynophobie
fear or hatred of women

gypseous adj
gypseux
containing gypsum

gypsum /ˈd͡ʒɪp.səm/ n
gypse
mineral

gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ n
gitan romanichel tsigane
any itinerant person, or any person suspected of making a living from dishonest practices or theft

gypsy moth n
bombyx disparate zig-zag
species of moth

gyration /dʒaɪ(ə)ˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌd͡ʒaɪˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
giration
act of turning or whirling, especially around a fixed axis or centre

gyre /d͡ʒaɪ.ə/ /d͡ʒaɪ.ɚ/ n
gyre gyre océanique
ocean current caused by wind which moves in a circular manner

gyrfalcon /ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝˌfælkən/ n
gerfaut
Falco rusticolus

gyro /ˈd͡ʒaɪɹoʊ/ /ˈjiː.ɹoʊ/ /ˈjɪɹoʊ/ /ˈʒɪɹoʊ/ n
gyros
Greek sandwich

gyrocompass n
gyrocompas
north-seeking gyroscope

gyromagnetic adj
gyromagnétique
of, relating to, or resulting from the properties of a spinning magnet, or a spinning electric charge; magnetogyric

gyron n
giron
heraldic charge

gyronny adj
gironné
heraldic term

gyroscope n
gyroscope
apparatus

gyroscopic adj
gyroscopique

gyrovague n
gyrovague moine gyrovague

gyrus /ˈd͡ʒaɪɹəs/ n
circonvolution cérébrale gyrus
anatomy

ha /hɑː/ [ha(ː)] interjection
ah
a representation of laughter
ah ha
an exclamation of triumph or discovery

ha-ha /ˈhɑˌhɑ/ /ˈhɑːhɑː/ n
haha saut-de-loup
ditch acting as a sunken fence

habenula n
habenula
mass of cells in the thalamus

haberdasher /ˈhæb.ɜː(ɹ)ˌdæʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
mercier
a dealer in ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods

haberdashery n
mercerie
a shop selling such goods
ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods sold in a haberdasher's shop

habilitation /həˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/ n
habilitation
postdoctoral academic qualification required for tenure

habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ n
habitude
an action done on a regular basis
action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness
costume uniforme
piece of clothing worn uniformly for a specific activity
habiller
to clothe
habit habitude
long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns

habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/ [ˈhæbɪtæʔ] n
habitat
natural conditions in which a plant or animal lives

habitual /-tjʊ-/ /həˈbɪ.tʃwəl/ /həˈbɪ.tʃʊ.əl/ /həˈbɪ.t͡ʃ(w)əl/ /həˈbɪ.t͡ʃʊ.əl/ adj
habituel
regular or usual
of or relating to a habit; performed over and over again
engaging in some behaviour as a habit

habitué /həˈbɪt͡ʃuˌeɪ/ n
habitué habituée
one who frequents a place, a regular

hachure /hæʃˈjʊə/ /hæˈʃʊɹ/ n
hachure
a map line indicating steepness

hacienda /ˌ(h)ɑsiˈɛndə/ /ˌhæsiˈɛndə/ n
hacienda
homestead

hack /hæk/ n
écrivaillon
untalented writer

hack /hæk/ v
couper charcuter
to chop or cut down in a rough manner
pirater
to gain unauthorised access to a computer or online account
tousser
to cough noisily

hackable adj
piratable
that can be hacked

hackamore /ˈhækəmɔː/ n
hackamore
bridle with no bit

hackathon /ˈhækəθɒn/ n
hackathon
event

hackberry n
micocoule
fruit
micocoulier
plant

hacker /hækə/ /hækəɹ/ n
hacker pirate informatique fouineur hackeur hackeuse fouineuse
one who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data stored in, or to carry out malicious attacks on, computer networks or computer systems

hacking /ˈhækɪŋ/ adj
tué dans l'œuf
short and interrupted, broken, jerky

hacking /ˈhækɪŋ/ n
hack
playful solving of technical work

hackle /ˈhækəl/ n
séran
instrument with pins

hackney /ˈhækni/ n
hackney
breed of English horse
haquenée
horse used to ride or drive

hackneyed /ˈhækniːd/ adj
rebattu éculé
repeated too often

hacksaw n
scie à métaux
saw

hacktivist n
hacktiviste
a person who engages in hacktivism

had better v
avoir intérêt faire bien de valoir mieux
should; ought to; must

hadal /ˈheɪdəl/ adj
hadal
of the deepest parts of the ocean

haddock /ˈhædək/ n
aiglefin églefin
marine fish

hadeo- prefix
hadéo-

hadeocentric adj
hadéocentrique
having the dwarf planet Pluto at the center

hadeocentric orbit n
orbite hadéocentrique

hadith [həˈdiːθ] n
hadith
collected sayings and actions of Muhammad

hadron /ˈhæd.ɹɑn/ /ˈhæd.ɹɒn/ n
hadron
composite particle composed of quarks

hadronic adj
hadronique
related to hadrons

haecceity /hiːkˈsiː.ə.tiː/ /hækˈsiː.ə.tiː/ /hɛkˈsiː.ə.tiː/ n
eccéité
essence of a particular thing

haematologist n
hématologue
scientist who specializes in haematology

haematology /ˌhiməˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
hématologie
scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs

haemo- prefix
hémo-
pertaining to blood

haemolacria n
haemolacria
shedding of tears containing blood

haemophilia /ˌhiːməˈfɪliə, -ˈfiːliə/ n
hémophilie
any of several hereditary illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding

haemorrhoids /ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz/ /ˈhɛmɹɔɪdz/ n
hémorroïdes
a pathological condition

hafnium /ˈhæfniəm/ n
hafnium
chemical element

hag /hæɡ/ n
sorcière
witch, sorceress, enchantress
sorcière haridelle harpie mégère virago
ugly old woman

hagfish n
myxine
eellike fish of the family Myxinidae

haggard /ˈhæɡ.əd/ /ˈhæɡ.ɚd/ adj
hagard
looking exhausted and unwell

haggis /ˈhæɡɪs/ n
haggis
traditional Scottish dish

haggle /ˈhæɡəl/ v
chipoter
to stick at small matters
marchander
to argue for a better deal

hagio- prefix
hagio-
pertaining to saints

hagiographer /ˌheɪd͡ʒi-/ /ˌheɪɡi-/ /ˌhæɡiˈɑɡɹəfɚ/ /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfə/ n
hagiographe
someone who writes the biography of a saint

hagiographic /ˈhæɡioʊˌɡɹæfɪk/ adj
hagiographique
of or pertaining to hagiography

hagiography /ˌheɪd͡ʒiˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
hagiographie
biography of a saint
study of saints

haha interjection
haha

haiku /haɪˈku/ /ˈhaɪ.ku/ /ˈhaɪ.kuː/ n
haïku
Japanese poem of a specific form
poem of similar structure

haikuist n
haïkiste
person who writes haiku

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] n
grêle grêlons
balls of ice

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] v
grêler
to fall from the sky, of hail
héler
to call out loudly in order to gain the attention of
saluer
to greet

hail storm n
tempête de grêle
a storm characterized by lots of large hail

hailstone n
grêlon
single ball of hail

hair /heː/ /hɛ(ə)ɹ/ /hɛə/ /hɛː/ /hɛːə/ [hiə] [hɛɚ] n
cheveu chevelure
mass of such filaments on the human head
cheveux poils cheveu
mass of such filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals
poil cheveu
pigmented filament of keratin on the skin of humans and other mammals

hair conditioner n
après-shampooing
cosmetic product

hair dye n
teinture pour les cheveux
any of various materials used to dye hair on the head

hair gel n
gel coiffant
hairstyling gel that hardens the hair

hair loss n
chute de cheveux perte de cheveux
loss of hair

hair roller n
bigoudi
a small tube that is rolled into a person's hair

hair salon n
salon de coiffure
workplace of a beautician or barber

hair spray n
laque
hairstyling product that stiffens the hair

hair tie n
élastique
circular piece of elastic

hair-splitting n
enculage de mouches pinaillage couper les cheveux en quatre diptérosodomie
the act of finding exceedingly small differences which are neither important nor prominent

hairball n
égagropile
wad of fur

hairbrush n
brosse à cheveux
a brush used in hair care

haircut /ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/ n
coupe
act of cutting of hair

hairdresser n
coiffeur coiffeuse friseur friseuse
professional for haircutting or hairstyling

hairdryer n
sèche-cheveux séchoir à cheveux séchoir
electrical appliance for drying hair

hairiness n
pilosité
the characteristic of being hairy

hairless adj
glabre
destitute of hair

hairlessness n
glabreté
the condition or quality of being hairless

hairnet /ˈhɛɹˌnɛt/ n
résille filet à cheveux
net designed to keep hair up

hairpiece n
perruque
false substitute for a person's hair

hairpin /ˈhɛə.pɪn/ /ˈhɛɚ.pɪn/ n
épingle à cheveux épingle
pin or fastener for the hair

hairpin bend n
virage en épingle à cheveux
acute curve in a road on a steep incline

hairstyle n
coiffure
the style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged

hairy /ˈhɛə.ɹi/ /ˈhɛɚ.i/ adj
poilu
of a body part other than the head
of a person

hajduk n
haïdouk
outlaw, highwayman or freedom fighter in the Balkans

hajj /hæd͡ʒ/ /hɑːd͡ʒ/ /hʌd͡ʒ/ n
hajj
pilgrimage to Mecca

hajji /ˈhæd͡ʒi/ n
hadji
one who has participated in a hajj

hakapik /ˈhɑkəˌpɪk/ n
hakapik

hake /heɪk/ n
merlu
fish

halachic adj
halachique halakhique
of or pertaining to Halacha; in accordance with Halacha

halal /həˈlæl/ /həˈlɑːl/ adj
halal
fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs

halberd /ˈhæl.bɚd/ /ˈhælbəd/ /ˈhælbɜːd/ /ˈhɑl.bɚd/ /ˈhɔl.bɚd/ n
hallebarde
hand weapon

halberdier n
hallebardier
a soldier armed with a halberd

halcyon /ˈhælsi.ən/ /ˈhælʃi.ən/ /ˈhælʃən/ n
halcyon
poetic: kingfisher

halcyon days /ˈhælsiːən deɪz/ n
jours heureux
halcyon days

hale /heɪl/ adj
bonne santé pleine forme sain
sound, entire, healthy, robust, not impaired

hale /heɪl/ v
haler
to drag or pull, especially forcibly

halecret /ˈhæl.ɪˌkrɛt/ n
halecret

half /haf/ /häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ adj
demi moitié
consisting of a half

half /haf/ /häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ n
demi moitié
math: fraction
moitié
one of two equal parts into which anything may be divided

half a dozen numeral
demi-douzaine
six

half a loaf is better than none proverb
faute de grives, on mange des merles mieux que rien

half board n
demi-pension
hotel rate

half brother /ˌhæfˈbɹʌðɚ/ n
demi-frère
male half-sibling

half cell n
demi-cellule
part of an electrochemical cell

half dozen n
demi-douzaine
6

half hitch n
demi-clef
knot

half marathon n
semi-marathon
running race

half nephew n
demi-neveu
son of a half sibling

half past /ˈhæf ˌpæst/ /ˈhæˌpæst/ /ˈhɑːf ˌpɑːst/ /ˈhɑːpəs(t)/ /ˈhɑːˌpɑːst/ n
et demie
"half past one" as example of usage in other languages

half sister n
demi-sœur
a female half sibling

half sovereign n
demi-souverain

half title n
faux-titre
book title

half volley n
demi-volée

half-asleep adj
demi-sommeil
very sleepy

half-ass /ˈhæfæs/ v
bâcler
to perform a task incompletely or carelessly

half-assed /ˈhæfæst/ adj
bâclé ni fait ni à faire à l'arrache
poorly or incompetently done

half-baked adj
foireux fumeux
incomplete

half-breed adj
métis
having one purebred parent; hybrid; of mixed racial parentage or ancestry

half-breed n
métis métisse
derogatory: person of racially mixed ancestry

half-century n
demi-siècle
period of fifty years

half-crown n
demi-couronne
coin

half-elf n
semi-elfe demi-elfe
person who is half elven and half human

half-forgotten adj
à demi oublié
half-forgotten

half-hour n
demi-heure
period

half-length adj
en buste
(arts) depicting only the upper half of the subject

half-life /ˈhæfˌlaɪf/ n
demi-vie
time in physics
chemistry: time required for concentration to fall to half

half-mast n
en berne
lowered position of a flag

half-measure n
demi-mesure

half-moon n
demi-lune
anything shaped like a crescent
the moon in its first or last quarter

half-naked adj
à moitié nu demi-nu
with very few clothes on

half-pipe n
demi-lune
A structure used to perform tricks

half-plane n
demi-plan
either half of an infinite plane

half-shower n
demi-douche
juggling pattern

half-time n
mi-temps half-time
sports: interval between halves

half-track adj
autochenille
half-tracked

half-truth n
demi-vérité semi-vérité
A deceptive statement

half-uncle n
demi-oncle démi-oncle
half-brother of one's parent

half-year n
demi-année
period of half a year

halfdead adj
demi-mort
halfway dead; partially alive

halfhearted adj
mou peu enthousiaste
lacking full energy

halfheartedly adv
sans enthousiasme sans y croire
in a half-hearted manner

halfling n
halfelin semi-homme
a hobbit

halfpenny /ˈheɪp(ə)ni/ /ˈhɑːfˌpɛni/ n
demi-penny
British coin worth half of one penny

halfway /hæfweɪ/ /hɑːfˈweɪ/ adv
mi-chemin
midway

halfwidth adj
demi-chasse
occupying half the width of a fullwidth character

halibut /ˈhæ.lɪ.bət/ /ˈhɒ.lɪ.bət/ n
flétan elbot
fish of genus Hippoglossus

halide /ˈheɪ.laɪd/ /ˈhæl.aɪd/ n
halogénure
halogen salt

halitosis /hæl.ɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /hæl.ɪˈtəʉ.sɪs/ /hæl.ɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ n
halitose
condition of having foul-smelling breath

hall /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ n
corridor couloir
corridor or a hallway
foyer résidence universitaire
building providing student accommodation
manoir
manor house
salle
principal room of a secular medieval building
salle hall salon
large meeting room

hall of fame n
panthéon temple de la renommée
hall which honors people of great importance to some field

hallelujah /ˌhæl.əˈl(j)uː.jə/ interjection
alléluia
exclamation to praise God
general exclamation of gratitude

hallmark /ˈhɔlmɑɹk/ /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/ n
marque de fabrique
a distinct characteristic
poinçon
an official marking

halloumi /həˈluːmi/ n
halloumi
traditional cheese from Cyprus

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ n
saint sainte
holy person

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ v
bénir sanctifier
to sanctify

hallows /ˈhæloʊz/ /ˈhæləʊz/ n
reliquaire
relics or remains of a saint, or the shrines in which they are kept

halloysite n
halloysite
a clay mineral

hallucinate /həˈljuːsɪneɪt/ /həˈluːsɪneɪt/ v
halluciner
seem to perceive what is not really present

hallucination /həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/ n
hallucination illusion
sensory perception of something that does not exist

hallucinogen /həˈluː.sɪ.nə.d͡ʒɛn/ /ˌhæl.uːˈsɪn.ə.dʒən/ n
hallucinogène
that which causes hallucinations

hallucinogenic /həˌlusənəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌlusɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌluːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
hallucinogène
producing hallucinations

hallucinogenic /həˌlusənəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌlusɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌluːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/ n
hallucinogène
a substance that is a hallucinogen

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ n
auréole nimbe
luminous disc around the heads of saints
halo
anything resembling the phenomenon
atmospheric phenomenon

halo orbit n
orbite de halo
type of orbit about a Lagrange point

haloalkane n
halogénoalcane
chemical compound

halocarbon n
halocarbure

halogen /ˈheɪ.lə.d͡ʒən/ /ˈhæl.ə.d͡ʒən/ n
halogène
any element of group 17

halogenate v
halogéner
to treat with, or react with, a halogen or a hydrohalic acid

halogenation n
halogénation
the reaction of a halogen with something

halon n
halon

halorhodopsin n
halorhodopsine

halotherapy /ˌheɪləʊˈθɛɹəpi/ n
halothérapie
therapy which makes use of salt

halt /hɑlt/ /hɒlt/ /hɔlt/ /hɔːlt/ n
halte
minor railway station

halt /hɑlt/ /hɒlt/ /hɔlt/ /hɔːlt/ v
faire halte
to stop either temporarily or permanently

halter /ˈhɔltɚ/ /ˈhɔːltə/ n
dos nu
female garment
licou chevêtre licol
animal's headgear

haltere /hælˈtɪɹiːz/ /ˈhæltɪə/ /ˈhæltɪɹ/ n
balancier
small knobbed structure

halting problem n
problème de l'arrêt
problem in theoretical computer science

halva /hɑːlˈvɑː/ /ˈhɑːlvɑː/ n
halva
confection

halve /hæv/ /hɑːv/ v
diviser en deux
to divide in two equal parts

halyard /ˈhæljɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈhæljə(ɹ)d/ n
drisse
rope

ham /ˈhæm/ /ˈhæːm/ n
jambon
thigh of a hog cured for food
thigh and buttock of any animal slaughtered for meat
cabotin cabotine
actor with an exaggerating style
radioamateur
ham radio operator

ham /ˈhæm/ /ˈhæːm/ v
cabotiner
overact

ham it up v
cabotiner
performing arts: exaggerate one's emotions or movements

ham-fisted adj
maladroit
lacking skill in physical movement

hamadryad /hæməˈdɹaɪæd/ n
hamadryade
a woodnymph

hamadryas /ˌhæməˈdraɪ.əs/ n
babouin hamadryas
Papio hamadryas

hamartia /həˈmɑː.ti.ə/ /ˌhæˌmɑɹˈtiː.ə/ /ˌhɑːˌmɑɹˈtiː.ə/ n
hamartia
tragic flaw

hamburger /ˈhæm.bə.ɡə/ /ˈhæm.bɚ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhæmˌbɜː.ɡə/ /ˈhæmˌbɝ.ɡɚ/ n
hamburger
patty
hamburger hambourgeois
sandwich

hamlet /ˈhæm.lət/ /ˈhæm.lɪt/ n
hameau
small village
village without its own church

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæm.ɚ/ n
chien
part of a firearm
marteau
tool
piano part
part of a clock
sports: device
marteau malléus
bone of the middle ear

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæm.ɚ/ v
marteler
to strike repeatedly
figuratively: to emphasize a point repeatedly

hammer and sickle n
faucille et marteau la faucille et le marteau
symbol of communism

hammer price n
prix [[d']]adjudication prix marteau
amount of the highest bid at an auction

hammer throw n
lancer du marteau
athletic event where a heavy steel ball with a handle attached is thrown

hammer thrower n
lanceur de marteau lanceuse de marteau
athlete who competes in the hammer throw

hammerhead n
requin marteau zygène
shark

hammerhead shark n
requin-marteau
shark of the genus Sphyrna

hammochrysos /ˌhæməˈkɹaɪsɒs/ n
hammochryse

hammock /ˈhæmək/ /ˈhæmɪk/ n
hamac
swinging couch or bed
hammock
piece of land

hammy adj
cabotin
amateurish; characterized by overacting

hamper /ˈhæm.pə/ /ˈhæm.pɚ/ n
bourriche panier d'osier
large basket
obstacle
anything which impedes

hamper /ˈhæm.pə/ /ˈhæm.pɚ/ v
empêcher entraver
to impede in motion or progress
entraver
to put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle

hamsa /ˈhæm.sə/ /ˈhɑm.sə/ n
khamsa
Hand of Fatima

hamster /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/ n
hamster rat de blé
rodent species belonging to the Cricetinae

hamstring /ˈhæmstɹɪŋ/ n
ischio-jambier
great tendon

hamstring /ˈhæmstɹɪŋ/ v
paralyser
to disable

hamza n
hamza
Arabic hamza

hanami n
hanami
Japanese custom

hanap n
hanap
rich goblet

hanbok n
hanbok
traditional Korean dress

hand /hænd/ [heənd] [hɛənd] [hɛːnd] n
aiguille
index or pointer on a dial, such as on an analogue/analog clock
main
set of cards held by a player in a card game
side; part; direction, either right or left
main mains menotte small hand, especially the hand of a child
part of the fore limb
matelot
servant, laborer, workman, trained for special duty; a performer
poignée
that which is, or may be, held in a hand at once

hand /hænd/ [heənd] [hɛənd] [hɛːnd] v
donner passer
to give, pass or transmit with the hand

hand cream n
crème de mains
cream

hand down v
transmettre
transmit in succession

hand fan n
éventail
hand-held device

hand grenade /ˈhænd.ɡɚˈneɪd/ /ˈhænd.ɡɹəˈneɪd/ n
grenade à main
explosive device

hand in v
remettre rendre
to give to a responsible person

hand in hand /ˌhændɪnˈhænd/ adv
main dans la main
holding or clasping hands

hand job n
branlette handjob
Manual stimulation of another person's penis

hand off v
passer transférer
to pass or transfer

hand out v
distribuer
to distribute

hand over v
abouler livrer
to deliver to people
remettre transmettre donner passer
to relinquish control or possession

hand puppet n
marionnette à gaine
puppet operated by the hand

hand sanitizer /ˈhænd ˌsænətaɪzɚ/ /ˈhænd ˌsænɪtaɪzɚ/ n
désinfectant pour les mains solution [[hydro-alcoolique]]
liquid

hand tool n
outil à main
tool powered by human muscle

hand towel n
essuie-main
towel used for drying the hands or face

hand truck n
diable
box-moving handcart

hand-eye coordination n
coordination main-œil coordination œil-main
degree of coordination

hand-held /ˈhændˌhɛld/ adj
portable portatif
held in one hand

hand-to-hand adj
corps à corps
fighting done within reach rather than at range

hand-to-mouth adj
au jour le jour

handbag /ˈhæm.bəɡ/ /ˈhændˌbæɡ/ n
sac à main sacoche
small bag carried in the hand

handball n
balle balle de handball américain
American: ball
ballon de handball balle ballon
ball in team sport
handball
team sport
handball américain
American: sport
main
football offence

handball player n
handballeur handballeuse
person who plays handball

handbell n
cloche à main
small bell rung by hand

handbill n
prospectus
loose printed sheet

handbook n
manuel
a book of reference

handbrake n
frein à main
hand-operated brake in a car

handbrake turn n
dérapage contrôlé
automobile driving manoeuvre

handcart n
voiture à bras charrette à bras
a cart designed to be pulled or pushed by hand

handcrafted adj
artisanal
made by hand

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ n
menotte
ring of a locking fetter for the hand

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ v
menotter
to apply handcuffs

handcuffs n
menottes
metal rings for fastening wrists

handedness n
chiralité
property
préférence manuelle
preference for using the right or left hand

handfast n
poignée de main
contract

handful /ˈhæn(d)fəl/ /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ n
manipule
breadth of hand
poignée
amount held in hand
small number

handgun n
pistolet revolver
small, hand-held gun

handhold n
poignée
projection to hold

handicap /ˈhændikæp/ n
handicap
disadvantage, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people

handicapped adj
handicapé
having a handicap

handicraft /ˈhændɪkɹæft/ /ˈhændɪkɹɑːft/ n
artisanat
trade requiring skill of hand

handkerchief /ˈheɪŋkɚt͡ʃɪf/ /ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/ /ˈhæŋkətʃɪf/ /ˈhæŋkɚt͡ʃɪf/ n
mouchoir
cloth for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands

handle /ˈhæn.dl̩/ /ˈhɛən.dl̩/ n
anse
topological space
indicateur
computing: reference to an object or structure
instrument outil
instrument for effecting a purpose
paris
gross amount of wagering
poignée
part of a door
poignée manche anse barre de manœuvre châsse levier
part of an object held in the hand when used or moved
pseudonyme indicatif

handle /ˈhæn.dl̩/ /ˈhɛən.dl̩/ v
gérer
to manage, use, or wield with the hands
manier manœuvrer
to use the hands
manipuler
to receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell
manipuler tâter
to touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s)
s'occuper de traiter
to be concerned with; to be an expert in
traiter
to treat, to deal with (in a specified way)
(rare in English) to accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands
traiter aborder pencher
to deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art
traiter gérer
to manage, control, or direct

handle with kid gloves v
prendre des gants
to treat something very delicately

handlebar /ˈhændəlbɑː/ /ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/ n
guidon
bar for steering

handling /ˈhændlɪŋ/ /ˈhændl̩ɪŋ/ n
manipulation maniement
touching, controlling, managing with the hands

handmade /ˈhændˌmeɪd/ /ˌhændˈmeɪd/ adj
fait main manuel
made by hand

handmill n
moulin à bras
hand-operated grinding apparatus

handout /ˈhændaʊt/ n
aumône
a gift to the poor or needy
polycopié
a worksheet, leaflet or pamphlet given out for a certain use

handover n
passation rétrocession
transference of authority

handpicked adj
ramassé à la main trier sur le volet
selected with great care

handrail n
main courante rambarde
rail which can be held

hands down adv
haut la main les doigts dans le nez
without much effort, easily

hands off adj
laissez-faire
not interfering with others' decisions and actions

hands off interjection
bas les pattes ! pas touche !
don't touch!

hands up interjection
haut les mains mains en l'air !
surrender!

handsaw n
scie à main scie égoïne égoïne
saw small enough to be used by one hand

handset /ˈhæn(d)sɛt/ n
combiné combiné téléphonique
the part of a telephone containing both receiver and transmitter, held in the hand

handshake n
handshake établissement d'une liaison
an exchange of signals between two devices
poignée de main shake-hand
grasping of hands by two people

handsome /ˈhæn.səm/ /ˈhænd.səm/ /ˈhænt.səm/ adj
beau
of man: attractive

handstand /ˈhændˌstænd/ n
appui tendu renversé équilibre
a movement or position in which a person is upside down

handstitched adj
cousu main

handsy /ˈhæn(d)zi/ adj
qui a les mains baladeuses
prone to touching others

handwriting /ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/ n
écriture
characteristic writing of a particular person
écriture de main
act or process of writing with the hand

handy /ˈhæn.di/ adj
maniable
pratique commode
easy to use
à portée de main
within reach

handyman /ˈhændimæn/ n
homme à tout faire bricoleur
man who does odd tasks

hanfu n
hanfu
traditional Chinese attire

hang /hæŋ/ [heɪŋ] v
accrocher pendre
to place on a hook
baisser
to hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position
exposer
to exhibit by hanging
orner
to decorate (something) with hanging objects
pendre accrocher
to execute by suspension from the neck
pendre suspendre laisser pendre
to cause to be suspended
pendre être suspendu
to be or remain suspended
peser planer
to float as if suspended
ramer se bloquer se figer
computing: to stop responding
traîner
informal: to loiter

hang around v
traîner
to spend time or be friends
to stay, linger or loiter

hang by a thread v
ne tenir qu'à un fil
to be in a precarious situation

hang glider /hæŋ ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ [heɪŋ ˈɡlaɪdɚ] n
aile delta deltaplane
aircraft
deltiste
rider

hang gliding /hæŋ ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/ [heɪŋ ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ] n
deltaplane
flying in a hang glider

hang low /heɪŋ ˈloʊ/ /hæŋ ˈləʊ/ v
s’affaisser
to sag heavily

hang on every word v
être pendu aux lèvres de
To be completely attentive to what another person is saying

hang out /ˈhæŋ ˈaʊt/ v
traîner
to do nothing in particular

hang out to dry v
laisser en plan
abandon someone in need

hang tough v
tenir bon

hang up v
raccrocher raccrocher au nez
terminate a phone call
suspendre
put up to hang

hang up one's boots v
raccrocher les crampons
to retire

hangar /ˈhæŋə/ /ˈhæŋɚ/ n
hangar
a large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept

hanger /ˈhæŋ.ə/ /ˈhæŋ.ɚ/ [ˈheɪŋ.ɚ] n
cintre
clothes hanger

hanger steak n
onglet
cut of beef steak

hanger-on n
crampon
Someone who hangs on, or sticks

hanging /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ adj
suspendu suspendue
suspended

hanging /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ n
pendaison
means of execution
public event at which a person is hanged
tenture
anything wide, high and thin that is hung

hanging coffin n
cercueil suspendu
coffin suspended on a cliff

hanging indentation n
alinéa en sommaire alinéa saillant alinéa sortant composition en sommaire disposition en sommaire

hangman n
bourreau bourrelle
executioner
pendu
game

hangman's noose n
nœud de pendu
kind of knot used primarily to execute a person by hanging

hangnail /ˈhæŋneɪl/ [heɪŋneɪ̯ɫ] n
envie petite peau
protruding piece of nail tissue or skin near base of fingernail or toenail

hangover /ˈhæŋoʊvɚ/ /ˈhæŋəʊvə/ n
gueule de bois
negative effects caused by heavy drinking

hanky-panky /ˌhæŋkɪˈpæŋki/ n
galipettes
amorous behaviour, smooching, making out, necking, sexual intercourse or other sexual activity

hapax legomenon /ˌhæ.pæks ləˈɡɑ.məˌnɑn/ /ˌhæ.pæks ləˈɡɒ.məˌnɒn/ n
hapax legomenon hapax
word occurring only once

haphazard /ˌhæpˈhæz.əd/ /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/ adj
aléatoire désordonné hasardeux
random, chaotic, incomplete

haphazardly /hæpˈhæzədli/ /hæpˈhæzɚdli/ adv
n'importe comment
in a haphazard manner

hapless /ˈhæpləs/ /ˈhæplɪs/ adj
malheureux infortuné malchanceux
very unlucky; ill-fated

haplodiploid adj
haplodiploïde
in which members of one sex are haploid and members of the other are diploid

haplogroup n
haplogroupe
group of haplotypes

haploid adj
haploïde
having a single set of unpaired chromosomes

haplolepidous adj
haplolépidé
form of arthrodontous peristome

haplology /hæˈplɒləd͡ʒi/ n
haplologie
deleting syllables

haplotype n
haplotype
group of alleles

happen /ˈhæpən/ v
arriver se passer se produire advenir
to occur

happening /ˈhæpnɪŋ/ /ˈhæpənɪŋ/ /ˈhæpɪnɪŋ/ [hæpnɪn] n
happening
a spontaneous or improvised event, especially one that involves audience participation

happenstance /ˈhap(ə)nˌstans/ /ˈhæpənˌstæns/ n
hasard

happily /ˈhæp.ə.li/ adv
heureusement par bonheur
by good chance, fortunately
joyeusement gaiement
in a happy manner
volontiers
willingly

happily ever after adv
ils vécurent heureux et eurent beaucoup d’enfants
happily until death

happiness /ˈhæpinəs/ /ˈhæpinɪs/ n
bonheur
emotion of being happy
agreeable feeling
good luck

happy /ˈhæpi/ adj
bon joyeux
may you have a happy
content satisfait contente prêt prête satisfaite
content (to do something); having no objection (to something)
heureux
appropriate, apt, felicitous
heureux chanceux
fortunate, lucky
heureux heureuse content bienheureux bienheureuse contente
contented, joyous

happy Easter phraseologicalUnit
joyeuses Pâques
an expression used during Easter

happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
bonne année
Happy New Year

happy as a clam adj
gai comme un pinson
very happy and carefree

happy as a lark adj
gai comme un pinson
very happy

happy as a pig in shit adj
insouciant
extremely happy

happy birthday /ˈhæp.i ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæp.i ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ interjection
bon anniversaire joyeux anniversaire
good wishes for a birthday

happy birthday /ˈhæp.i ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæp.i ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ v
souhaiter un joyeux anniversaire
wish someone a happy birthday

happy ending n
finition
hand job, especially one provided by the masseuse
happy end fin heureuse eucatastrophe
happy end

happy holidays phraseologicalUnit
bonnes fêtes joyeuses fêtes
holiday greeting

happy hour n
5 à 7
pub discount drinking hours

happy medium n
juste milieu
balanced position

happy slapping n
vidéo-lynchage vidéolynchage

happy-go-lucky adj
insouciant
carefree

hapten n
haptène

haptic /ˈhæptɪk/ adj
haptique
of or relating to haptics
tactile haptique
of or relating to the sense of touch

hapticity n
hapticité
measure of the number of atoms of a ligand that are coordinated to a central atom

haptics /ˈhæptɪks/ n
haptique
computing: study of user interfaces with sense of touch
medicine: study of the sense of touch

haptogenic membrane n
membrane haptogène

haptonema n
haptonème

haptonomy n
haptonomie

har gow n
har gow
a traditional Cantonese shrimp dumpling

hara-kiri n
hara-kiri
ceremonial suicide by ripping open the abdomen

harangue /həˈɹeɪŋ/ /həˈɹæŋ/ n
harangue
impassioned speech
harangue remontrance sermon
tirade

harangue /həˈɹeɪŋ/ /həˈɹæŋ/ v
sermonner
to give a forceful lecture

harass /həˈɹæs/ /ˈhæɹəs/ v
harceler
to persistently bother (someone, or a group of people) physically or psychologically when such behaviour is illegal and/or unwanted, especially over an extended period
to annoy (someone) frequently or systematically
to put excessive burdens upon (someone)

harassment /-mɪnt/ /həˈɹæs.mənt/ /ˈhæɹ.əs.mənt/ n
harcèlement
persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress
deliberate pestering or annoying

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪnd͡ʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ n
présage
that which foretells the coming of something

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪnd͡ʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ v
annoncer présager
to announce

harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ n
havre rade refuge
place of shelter
port quai
for ships

harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ v
abriter accoster protéger
to provide safe place

harbor seal n
phoque commun phoque vitulin
Phoca vitulina

harbormaster n
capitaine de port officier de port
official responsible for the enforcement of regulations in a port

harbour porpoise n
marsouin commun
a porpoise, Phocoena phocoena

hard /hɑɹd/ /hɑːd/ adj
dur
resistant to pressure
demanding a lot of effort to endure
severe
dur difficile
requiring a lot of effort to do or understand
dure
of water, high in dissolved calcium compounds
fort
of drink: strong
irréfutable
unquestionable

hard /hɑɹd/ /hɑːd/ adv
dur durement
with much force or effort (related to act of think)

hard c n
c dur

hard code v
renseigner en dur
to insert unchangeable code

hard disk n
disque dur
unit and all the disks within it
recording disk in a drive unit

hard drive n
disque dur
device used for storing large amounts of data

hard drug n
drogue dure

hard g n
g dur

hard hat n
casque casque de chantier
construction helmet

hard labor n
bagne travaux forcés
penal labor

hard mutation n
mutation durcissante
word-initial consonant alteration

hard of hearing adj
dur d'oreille malentendant
having difficulty hearing

hard palate n
voûte palatine palais dur
tissue

hard rock n
hard rock
rock music genre

hard shoulder n
bande d'arrêt d'urgence accotement stabilisé
verge to the side of a highway

hard sign n
signe dur
Cyrillic letter "Ъ/ъ"

hard time n
problèmes
difficulties

hard water n
eau dure
water with a high concentration of dissolved minerals

hard work n
labeur
something requiring lots of effort to do

hard-boiled adj
cuit dur
of an egg

hard-nosed adj
pragmatique
pragmatic

hard-on /ˈhɑɹdɑn/ n
gaule trique
erection of the penis

hardback adj
relié
having a solid binding

hardback n
livre relié
a book with a solid binding

hardboard n
aggloméré
high-density chipboard

hardcover adj
relié
of a book: having a rigid binding

hardcover n
livre relié
a book with a rigid binding

harden /ˈhɑɹdn̩/ /ˈhɑːdn̩/ v
durcir
to become hard
endurcir durcir
to make hard(er)

hardened /ˈhɑɹd(ə)nd/ /ˈhɑːdn̩d/ adj
endurci
inured, toughened

hardening n
durcissement
process

hardhead n
fuligule austral
Aythya australis

hardheaded adj
têtu
stubborn

hardly /ˈhɑɹdli/ /ˈhɑːdli/ adv
dur durement
harshly
à peine guère
barely, only just

hardness /ˈhɑɹdnəs/ /ˈhɑːdnəs/ n
dureté
quality of being hard

hardpan n
alios
layer of soil

hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/ /ˈhɑːdˌʃɪp/ n
misère difficultés épreuve
difficulty or trouble

hardstyle n
hardstyle
genre of music

hardtack n
biscuit de mer galette
hard biscuit

hardtail n
semi-rigide
A two-wheeler without rear suspension.

hardware /ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ /ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/ n
arme à feu
slang: firearm
matériel hardware
material part of a computer
quincaillerie
metal implements
équipement
fixtures, equipment, tools and devices

hardware store n
quincaillerie
merchant

hardwood /ˈhɑɹdˌwʊd/ n
bois de feuillu
bois de feuillu bois dur
the wood from any dicotyledonous tree

hardworking adj
travailleur diligent industrieux
taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly

hardy /ˈhɑɹdi/ /ˈhɑːdi/ adj
robuste rustique
inured to fatigue or hardships

hare /hɛə/ /hɛɚ/ /hɛː/ n
lièvre hase
animal

harelip n
bec-de-lièvre bec de lièvre
congenital malformation of the upper lip

harem /(ˌ)hɑːˈɹiːm/ /ˈhæɹəm/ /ˈhɑːɹiːm/ /ˈhɛəɹəm/ n
harem
the private part of an Arab household
group of women in a polygamous household
group of female animals (cows) herded and controlled by a male

harlequin /ˈhɑɹlɪkwɪn/ /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/ n
arlequin
pantomime fool

harlequin duck n
arlequin plongeur canard arlequin garrot arlequin
Histrionicus histrionicus

harlot /ˈhɑɹlət/ /ˈhɑːlət/ n
fille de joie prostituée putain catin pute
a female prostitute

harlotry n
prostitution putasserie
trade of a harlot; prostitution.

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ n
dommage mal tort
injury; hurt; damage

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ v
faire du mal à nuire à
cause damage

harmal n
harmal harmel

harmful /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/ /ˈhɑːmfl̩/ adj
préjudiciable nuisible nocif dangereux
likely to be damaging

harmfulness n
nocivité
the characteristic of being harmful

harmless /ˈhɑɹmləs/ /ˈhɑːmləs/ adj
inoffensif
incapable of causing harm or danger

harmlessly /ˈhɑɹmləsli/ /ˈhɑːmləsli/ adv
inoffensivement
in a harmless manner

harmlessness n
innocuité
the characteristic of being harmless

harmolodics n
harmolodie

harmonic /hɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ adj
harmonique
pertaining to harmony
mathematical attribute of mathematical entities
harmonique harmonieux mélodieux mélodique

harmonic mean n
moyenne harmonique
type of average

harmonic series n
série harmonique
series of reciprocals of natural numbers

harmonica /ˌhɑɹˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌhɑɹˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ n
harmonica
wind instrument

harmonicist /ˈhɑː(ɹ).mɒn.ɪ.sɪst/ n
harmoniciste
someone who plays the harmonica

harmonious /hɑɹˈmoʊniəs/ /hɑːˈməʊnɪəs/ adj
harmonieux
melodious

harmoniously adv
harmonieusement
in a harmonious manner

harmonium /hɑː(ɹ)ˈməʊniəm/ n
harmonium
musical instrument

harmonize /ˈhɑɹmənaɪz/ v
harmoniser
to bring things into harmony, or to make things compatible
s'accorder
to be in harmonious agreement

harmony /ˈhɑɹ.mə.ni/ /ˈhɑː.mə.ni/ n
harmonie
agreement or accord
pleasing combination of elements, or arrangement of sounds
music: the academic study of chords
music: two or more notes played simultaneously to produce a chord

harness /ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs/ n
harnais
restraint or support

harness /ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs/ v
harnacher
to place a harness on something

harness saddle n
sellette
part of a harness which supports the weight of poles or shafts attaching a vehicle to a horse or other animal

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ n
harpe
musical instrument

harp on v
rabâcher radoter redire ressasser
to continue to bring up a point of contention

harp on the same string v
chanter le même refrain

harp seal /ˈhɑɹp.siːl/ /ˈhɑːp.siːl/ n
phoque du Groenland
a species of seal

harpist /ˈhɑɹpɪst/ n
harpiste
Person who plays the harp

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ n
harpon
spearlike weapon

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ v
harponner
to hunt with a harpoon

harpooner n
harponneur
someone who hunts with a harpoon

harpsichord /ˈhɑɹp.sɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)p.sɪ.kɔː(ɹ)d/ n
clavecin
musical instrument

harpsichordist n
claveciniste
one who plays the harpsichord

harpy /ˈhɑɹpi/ /ˈhɑːpi/ n
harpie
fabulous winged monster with the face of a woman
harpie chipie rosse
obnoxious, shrewish woman

harpy eagle n
harpie
Harpia harpyja

harquebus /ˈhɑɹkwɪbʌs/ /ˈhɑɹkɪbʌs/ n
arquebuse
obsolete matchlock firearm

harridan /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dən/ /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.dən/ n
casse-couilles dragon haridelle harpie mégère virago
vicious and scolding woman

harrier /ˈhæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ n
busard
birds of prey

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ n
herse
device

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ v
herser
drag a harrow over

harrowing /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/ adj
navrant éprouvant
causing pain or distress

harrowing of hell n
descente aux enfers
raid into the underworld

harsh /hæʃ/ /hɑɹʃ/ /hɑːʃ/ adj
dur dure
rude sévère
rough
sévère cruel
severe or cruel

hart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ n
cerf
male deer

hart's tongue n
langue de cerf scolopendre
Asplenium scolopendrium

hartebeest /ˈhɑːtəbiːst/ n
bubale bubale roux
Alcelaphus bucelaphus

hartwort n
séséli de Crète tordyle
plant of Europe

haruspex n
haruspice
one who practices divination by inspecting entrails

haruspicy /həˈɹʌspɪsi/ n
extispice haruspice
divination by entrails

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vɪst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vəst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vɪst/ n
récolte
season of gathering the ripened crop
récolte moisson
yield of harvesting
process of gathering the ripened crop

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vɪst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vəst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vɪst/ v
récolter moissonner recueillir
to bring in a harvest; reap

harvest mite n
aoûtat aoutat
harvest mite

harvest mouse n
rat des moissons souris des moissons
Micromys minutus
souris des moissons d'Amérique
mouse of the genus Reithrodontomys

harvest time n
moisson
harvest time

harvester n
moissonneur moissonneuse
person who gathers the harvest
moissonneuse
machine that harvests

harvestman n
faucheur faucheux
arachnid

has-been /ˈhæz.biːn/ /ˈhæz.bɪn/ n
has-been
person declining in popularity or effectiveness

hash /ˈhæʃ/ n
condensat hash
key generated by a hash function
dièse croisillon carré
the # symbol
hachis
chopped food, especially meat and potatoes
hash haschich shit teuch teuchi
clipped form of hashish

hash /ˈhæʃ/ v
hacher

hash function n
fonction de hachage
type of algorithm

hash tree n
arbre de hachage
tree

hashish /hæˈʃiːʃ/ /həˈʃiːʃ/ /ˈhæʃɪʃ/ n
haschich haschisch hachisch hachich
dried leaves of the Indian hemp plant

hashtag /ˈhæʃˌtæɡ/ n
hashtag mot-dièse mot-clic
a tag with a hash sign

hasp /hæsp/ /hɑːsp/ n
loquet
a clasp

hassium /ˈhæsiəm/ n
hassium
chemical element with atomic number 108

hassle /ˈhæsl̩/ n
dispute lutte
fight or argument
peine tracas
trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems

hassle /ˈhæsl̩/ v
harceler
To trouble, to bother, to annoy
provoquer
To pick a fight or start an argument

hassock /ˈhasək/ n
coussin d'agenouilloir
kneeler
pouf
ottoman

hastate /ˈhæsteɪt/ adj
hasté
botany, of leaves: with lobes pointing outward from base

haste /heɪst/ n
hâte
speed, swiftness, dispatch

haste makes waste proverb
hâte rend déchets
being too hasty leads to wasteful mistakes

hasten /ˈheɪ.sən/ v
dépêcher hâter
to move in a quick fashion
hâter presser
to make someone/something speed up

hastily /ˈheɪstɪli/ adv
hâtivement précipitamment à la hâte
in a hasty manner

hasty /ˈheɪsti/ adj
hâtif
acting in haste; being too hurried or quick

hat /hæt/ [hat] [hɛt] n
casquette
a role or capacity
chapeau couvre-chef
a head covering

hat trick /ˈhætɹɪk/ n
coup du chapeau tour du chapeau
three achievements in a single game or similar

hatband n
tour de chapeau
band about a hat

hatch /hæt͡ʃ/ n
passe-plat
opening for serving food
trappe
horizontal door
écoutille
narrow passageway between the decks
couvée
birds that emerged from eggs at a specified time

hatch /hæt͡ʃ/ v
éclore naître sortir de l'œuf
to emerge from an egg

hatchability n
éclosabilité
Of a bird
Of an egg

hatchback n
hayon
a car with a sloping, hinged rear door that opens upwards

hatchery /ˈhæt͡ʃəɹi/ n
couveuse artificielle couvoir écloserie
a facility where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions

hatchet /ˈhæt͡ʃɪt/ n
hachette
small axe

hatchet man n
porte-flingue
man who carries unpleasant duties on behalf of another
tueur à gages
professional killer

hatchment /ˈhæt͡ʃmənt/ n
obiit

hatchway n
écoutille
doorway with hatch

hate /heɪt/ /hæɪ̯t/ v
haïr détester
to dislike intensely

hate crime n
crime haineux
crime motivated by hate

hate speech n
discours de haine
offensive speech

hated /ˈheɪtɪd/ adj
détesté
disliked, odious

hateful /ˈheɪtfəl/ adj
haineux
full of hate
odieux
evoking hatred

hatefully adv
haineusement
in a hateful manner

hater /ˈheɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈheɪtɚ/ n
haïsseur haïsseuse
one who hates
rageuse rageux
one who expresses hatred by envy

hatless /ˈhætləs/ adj
tête nue
not wearing a hat

hatred /ˈheɪtɹɪd/ n
haine
strong aversion

hats off interjection
chapeau bas chapeau
Congratulations

hatter /ˈhætə(ɹ)/ n
chapelier
person who makes, sells, or repairs hats

hauberk /ˈhɔːbɜː(ɹ)k/ n
haubert
A coat of mail

haughtily adv
avec dédain hautainement
in a haughty manner

haughtiness n
orgueil hautaineté
the property of being haughty

haughty /ˈhɑti/ /ˈhɔːti/ adj
hautain suffisant
disdainful, supercilious; in demeanour conveying the assumption of superiority

haul /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ n
butin magot
amount of something taken

haul /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ v
haler
to draw or pull something heavy
trainer
to carry or transport something heavy or difficult to move

haul ass v
se grouiller le cul se magner le cul
to hurry

hauler n
camionneur entrepreneur de transports transporteur
A person or company engaged in the haulage of goods.
porteur
A person or thing that hauls another person or thing.

haulm /hɒm/ /hɔːm/ n
fane
an individual plant stem

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ n
point de rencontre
place at which one is regularly found

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ v
demeurer
to live habitually
hanter
to inhabit, or visit frequently
to make uneasy

haunted /ˈhɑntɪd/ /ˈhɔːntɪd/ adj
hanté
frequented by a ghost
obsédé
obsessed

haunted house n
maison hantée
house believed to be a center for supernatural occurrences

haunting n
hantise
an instance of haunting

haut gout n
haut-goût
slight taint of decay in wild game meat

haute cuisine /əʊt kwɪˈziːn/ n
grande cuisine
refined cookery

have /heɪv/ /hæf/ /hæv/ /həv/ /ə/ /əv/ v
avoir
engage in sexual intercourse with
to trick
to be afflicted with, suffer from
to be scheduled to attend
avoir être
to possess
auxiliary used in forming the perfect and the past perfect tenses
faire
cause to, by command or request
passer
to experience, go through
prendre
to partake of something

have a ball v
s'amuser comme un petit fou s'éclater
to enjoy thoroughly

have a bone to pick v
avoir une dent contre quelqu'un
have a complaint or grievance

have a bun in the oven v
avoir un polichinelle dans le tiroir avoir une brioche au four avoir le ballon avoir le gros ventre être en cloque être grosse
(informal) to be pregnant; to be expecting a baby

have a crack at v
s'essayer à
to attempt (something); to try to do

have a mind of one's own v
juger par [[soi-même]] penser par [[soi-même]]

have a nice day phraseologicalUnit
bonne journée
goodbye

have a point v
marquer un point
to express a correct or valid idea

have a safe trip home phraseologicalUnit
bon retour rentre bien rentrez bien

have a say v
avoir son mot à dire avoir voix au chapitre
to voice one's opinion

have a screw loose v
avoir un grain avoir une case de vide avoir une case en moins ne pas tourner rond avoir un pète au casque
to be insane, irrational, or eccentric

have a seat v
asseoir prendre place
to sit down
asseyez-vous
polite directive

have a way with v
savoir y faire
be skilled

have a whale of a time v
s'amuser comme un petit fou s'éclater
to enjoy oneself greatly

have another think coming v
se faire des films se faire des idées se mettre le doigt dans l'œil
be deluded

have bats in one's belfry v
avoir une araignée au plafond
to be crazy or eccentric

have been around v
ne pas être né de la dernière pluie

have blood on one's hands v
avoir du sang sur les mains
be responsible for a violent act

have butterflies in one's stomach v
papillons dans le ventre

have designs on v
avoir des vues sur

have eyes bigger than one's stomach v
avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre
take more food than one can eat

have eyes for v
n'avoir d'yeux que pour

have eyes in the back of one's head v
avoir des yeux dans le dos avoir des yeux derrière la tête
perceived ability to see

have fun interjection
[[amuser|amuse-toi]] bien ! [[amuser|amusez-vous]] bien !
wish someone a good time

have fun v
amuser égayer
enjoy oneself

have had it v
n’en plus pouvoir
to have endured all that one can

have had it up to here v
en avoir jusque-là
To have reached the limit of one's patience

have in mind v
avoir en tête
consider, intend

have it coming v
le chercher
to deserve or merit

have it in for v
avoir une dent contre en avoir après
to be angry at

have it your way phraseologicalUnit
comme tu veux comme tu voudras fais comme tu veux
do something the way you want to

have legs v
avoir la peau dure avoir la vie dure
to have endurance; to have prospects to exist or go on for a long time

have one foot in the grave v
avoir un pied dans la tombe sentir le sapin

have one's cake and eat it too v
avoir le beurre et l'argent du beurre
to have two things which are mutually incompatible

have one's hand in the till v
taper dans la caisse
to steal money that one has been trusted with

have one's hands tied v
avoir les mains liées
be powerless to act

have one's head screwed on v
avoir la tête sur les épaules garder la tête sur les épaules

have one's heart in one's boots v
avoir le moral dans les chaussettes
feel very sad

have one's heart in the right place v
avoir bon cœur avoir bon fond
to have good intentions, to be well-intentioned

have one's tubes tied v
se faire ligaturer les trompes (de Fallope)

have one's work cut out for one v
avoir du pain sur la planche

have other fish to fry v
avoir d'autres chats à fouetter
to have more important things to do

have second thoughts v
hésiter
to change one's opinion

have seen better days v
avoir fait son temps
to be in poor condition

have sex v
avoir des relations sexuelles baiser faire l'amour
take part in a sexual act

have someone's ear v
avoir [[l']]attention de [[quelqu'un]]

have something on good authority v
savoir de source sûre

have the blues v
avoir le cafard broyer du noir
be depressed

have the floor v
avoir la parole

have the foggiest v
ne pas avoir la moindre idée
"I haven't the foggiest": [[I don't know]]

have the wolf by the ear v
tenir le loup par les oreilles
to be in a difficult situation

have to /ˈhæf.tu/ /ˈhæf.tə/ /ˈhæv.tuː/ v
devoir
conclusion
devoir avoir à falloir
obligation

have-nots n
démunis
the poor or underprivileged

haven /ˈheɪvən/ n
abri asile havre refuge
refuge
havre havre de paix
a peaceful place
havre port
harbour

haves /hævz/ n
nantis
the wealthy or privileged

havoc /ˈhævək/ /ˈhævɪk/ n
bazar chaos dévastation
devastation
chaos
mayhem

haw /hɔː/ interjection
dia
an instruction for a horse or other animal to turn towards the driver

haw /hɔː/ n
cenelle
fruit of hawthorn
haie
hedge

hawfinch n
gros-bec
finch

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ n
faucon autour
predatory bird of Accipitridae
advocate of aggressive politics

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ v
vendre
to sell

hawk owl n
chouette épervière épervière boréale
Northern hawk owl

hawkbit n
liondent
flower of the genus Leontodon

hawkish /ˈhɑːkɪʃ/ /ˈhɔːkɪʃ/ adj
bagarreur batailleur
supportive of warlike foreign policy

hawknose n
nez aquilin nez en bec d'aigle

hawksbeard n
crépis
Crepis gen. et spp.

hawksbill turtle n
tortue imbriquée
turtle species

hawsehole n
écubier
nautical: hole for anchor rode

hawser n
aussière
cable

hawthorn /ˈhɔ.θɔɹn/ /ˈhɔː.θɔːn/ n
aubépine
shrub or tree of the genus Crataegus

hay /heɪ/ n
foin
grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder

hay fever n
rhume des foins
allergy to pollen

hayloft n
fenil grenier à foin
upper storey of a barn

haymaking n
fenaison
cutting and curing of grass

hayrack n
râtelier
vertical drying-rack

haystack /ˈheɪˌstæk/ n
meule de foin
a mound, pile, or stack of stored hay

hazard /ˈhaz.əd/ /ˈhæ.zɚd/ n
danger
peril
danger hasard
the chance of suffering harm
hasard
obstacle in golf

hazard /ˈhaz.əd/ /ˈhæ.zɚd/ v
hasarder tenter
to chance; to take a risk

hazard light n
feux de détresse
one of multiple lights

hazardous /-dəs/ /ˈhæ.zɚ.dɪs/ adj
hasardeux
risky, dangerous, with the nature of a hazard

haze /heɪz/ n
brouillard trouble
figurative haze, such as mental confusion
brume poudroiement
very fine particles suspended in the air
trouble
loss of transparency in a clear solid or liquid
voile
dullness of finish on a highly reflective surface

haze /heɪz/ v
bizuter
to perform an initiation ritual

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ adj
noisette
colour

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ n
noisetier
wood
noisetier avelinier
tree / shrub

hazel grouse n
gélinotte des bois
bird

hazelnut /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/ /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt/ n
noisette aveline
fruit

hazing /ˈheɪzɪŋ/ n
bizutage
humiliating initiation practices

hazy /ˈheɪzi/ adj
brumeux
thick with haze
brumeux flou trouble vague
not clear or transparent
brumeux obscur
obscure, confused

hazzan n
hazzan
Jewish cantor in a synagogue

he /heɪ/ n
he hè hê
fifth letter of the various Semitic alphabets

he /hi/ /i/ /ˈhiː/ [hi] [çi] pronoun
il lui
personal pronoun "he"

he he he interjection
hé hé hé
laugh

he shoots, he scores phraseologicalUnit
lance et compte tire et le but
Score a goal

he who laughs last laughs best /ˈhi hu ˈlæfs ˈlæst ˈlæfs ˈbɛst/ /ˈhiː huː ˈlɑːfs ˈlɑːst ˈlɑːfs ˈbɛst/ proverb
rira bien qui rira le dernier tel qui rit vendredi, dimanche pleurera
success is better after you've endured ridicule

he who smelt it dealt it proverb
premier senteur, premier péteur
a person calling attention to or complaining about a fart

he's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
il est inconscient
he's unconscious

he-ass n
mâle de l'âne âne âne mâle
he-ass, male ass, male donkey

he-cat n
matou
male cat

he/she pronoun
iel
he or she

head /ˈhɛd/ n
aptitudes dispositions tête
mental aptitude or skill
bout tête
topmost or leading part
cabinet de toilettes tinettes
toilet of a ship
capitule
clump of seeds, leaves or flowers
chef tête
leader, chief, mastermind
directeur directrice
headmaster, headmistress
mousse chapeau de mousse
foam on carbonated beverages
noyau
linguistics: morpheme that determines the category of a compound
point de drisse
nautical: top edge of a sail
tête
part of the body
end of hammer, axe, golf club etc.
blunt end of a nail, screw etc.

head /ˈhɛd/ v
chapeauter commander diriger
to be in command of
diriger aller courir
to move in a specified direction
faire une tête
to strike with the head

head covering n
couvre-chef
covering for the head

head honcho n
grand chef grand manitou patron
Person in charge

head in the clouds phraseologicalUnit
avoir la tête dans les nuages
avoir la tête dans les nuages être dans la lune être dans les nuages
daydreaming

head of government n
chef du gouvernement
chief officer of the executive branch of a government

head of hair n
chevelure
hair on the scalp

head of household n
chef de famille
household role

head of state n
chef d'État
the chief public representative of a nation

head office n
agence centrale
main admin centre

head over heels /ˌhɛd oʊ.vɚ ˈhilz/ /ˌhɛd əʊ.və ˈhiːlz/ adj
fou amoureux
hopelessly smitten

head over heels /ˌhɛd oʊ.vɚ ˈhilz/ /ˌhɛd əʊ.və ˈhiːlz/ adv
follement fou à la folie éperdument
hopelessly, madly (as in head over heels in love)
jambes par-dessus tête
tumbling upside down

head start n
longueur d’avance avance
an advantage in starting earlier to gain a favorable position

head to toe adv
de pied en cap depuis les pieds jusqu’à la tête des pieds à la tête de la tête aux pieds
entirely; completely; over one's full body
tête-bêche
in reversed positions

head voice n
voix de tête

head-on adj
frontal
from the front

head-on collision n
collision frontale
front end collision involving two vehicles

head-to-head /ˌhɛd tu ˈhɛd/ /ˌhɛd tə ˈhɛd/ adv
tête-à-tête
head-to-head

headache /ˈhɛdeɪk/ n
casse-tête mal de tête
nuisance or unpleasant problem
mal de tête céphalée
pain or ache in the head

headband /ˈhɛdˌbænd/ n
bandeau
bandeau serre-tête
strip of fabric worn around the head
tranchefile
strip of fabric attached to the top of the spine of a book

headboard n
tête de lit
vertical panel at the head of a bed

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ n
coup de boule coup de tête
sharp blow

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ v
donner un coup de boule donner un coup de tête
to deliver a sharp blow

headdress n
couvre-chef
a decorative covering or ornament worn on the head

header /ˈhɛdə/ /ˈhɛdɚ/ n
boutisse
brick that is laid sideways
chapeau
text used to mark off a quantity of text
en-tête
upper portion of a page layout
en-tête header
(computing) the first part of a file or record that describes its contents
linteau
horizontal structural or finish piece over an opening
tête
soccer: act of hitting the ball with the head

headgear /ˈhɛdɡɪə(ɹ)/ n
couvre-chef
anything worn on the head

headhouse n
bâtiment des voyageurs
portion of a passenger railway terminal not housing the tracks and platforms, comprising ticket counters, baggage facilities, etc.

headhunter n
chasseur de têtes
practitioner of headhunting
recruiter

headhunting n
chasse aux têtes
cutting-off and preservation of the heads of one's enemies

heading /ˈhɛdɪŋ/ n
cap orientation
direction
titre
title

headlamp n
phare
headlight

headless /ˈhɛdləs/ adj
acéphale décapité tête
without a head

headlight n
phare
bright light in front of vehicle

headline /ˈhɛd.laɪn/ n
manchette titre
heading or title of an article

headlock n
cravate
wrestling move

headlong /ˈhɛd.lɑŋ/ /ˈhɛd.lɒŋ/ /ˈhɛd.lɔŋ/ adv
la tête la première
with the head first or down

headmaster /ˈhɛdˌmæstɚ/ /ˈhɛdˌmɑːstə/ n
proviseur directeur principal
the most senior master in a school (male)

headmistress n
directrice proviseure proviseuse
female head teacher

headphone /ˈhɛdfoʊn/ /ˈhɛdfəʊn/ n
écouteur
listening device

headphones n
casque écouteurs
pair of speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound

headpiece n
dessus de la tete

headquarters /ˈhɛd.ˌkwɔɹ.tɚz/ /ˌhɛd.ˈkwɔː.təz/ n
quartier général
military installation
siège siège social
center of organisation's activity

headrest n
appui-tête repose-tête
part of a seat

heads /hɛdz/ n
face
side of coin

heads or tails n
pile ou face
heads or tails

heads up interjection
attention
warning

heads will roll phraseologicalUnit
des têtes vont tomber
some people will be fired for incompetence

heads-up n
alerte avertissement rappel
warning or call to pay attention; (advisory) notice of what is to happen

headsail /ˈhɛdˌseɪl/ /ˈhɛdˌsəl/ n
voile d'avant
sail set forward of the foremost mast

headscarf n
foulard
piece of material worn over the head

headset /ˈhɛdsɛt/ n
casque casque avec microphone casque-micro micro-casque
pair of headphones or earphones
jeu de direction
on a bicycle, the system of bearings that connects the fork to the frame

headshot n
tir dans la tête
gunshot to the head

headstall /ˈhɛdstɔːl/ n
têtière
part of the bridle that fits over the horse's head

headstand n
poirier
the act of standing on one's head
the position of standing on one's head

headstrong adj
obstiné
determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want

headwaiter n
maître d’hôtel
main supervisory waiter

headwaters /ˈhɛdˌwɑtɝz/ n
source
the set of streams that feed into the beginning of a river

headwind /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/ v
vent debout vent contraire
wind that blows directly against the course of a vessel

headword /ˈhɛdwɜːd/ /ˈhɛdwɝd/ n
mot vedette vedette
word used as the title of a section

heal /hiːl/ v
guérir
become better
guérir assainir
make better
guérir traiter

healer /ˈhilɚ/ /ˈhiːlə(ɹ)/ n
guérisseur guérisseuse
person who heals

healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ n
guérison
process of regeneration

health /hɛlθ/ [hɛl̪θ] n
PV point de vie
(video games) amount of damage an in-game object can withstand
santé
physical condition
overall level of function of an organism
santé forme
state of being free of physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction

health care n
soins de santé
prevention, treatment, and management of illnesses

health club /ˈhɛlθ ˌkləb/ n
centre de fitness centre de remise en form
facility with exercise equipment

health fund n
caisse de maladie caisse maladie
A not-for-profit or a public health insurance company

health insurance n
assurance maladie
insurance against incurring medical expenses among individuals

healthful adj
sain
beneficial to health

healthily adv
sainement
in a healthy manner

healthy /ˈhɛl.θi/ adj
bon pour la santé sain
conducive to health
sain en bonne santé
enjoying good health
evincing health

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ n
tas
great number or large quantity of things
tas monceau pile
pile
tas pile
type of data structure

hear /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɚ/ v
entendre
to perceive sounds through the ear
entendre apprendre ouïr dire
To receive information about; to come to learn of
entendre écouter
to perceive with the ear

hear out v
écouter jusqu'au bout
to listen to someone until that person has finished

hear ye interjection
oyez

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪːɹ.ɪŋ/ n
audience audition
legal procedure
proceeding
ouïe
sense

hearing aid n
appareil auditif audioprothèse audiophone prothèse auditive sonotone
hearing assistance device

hearing-impaired adj
malentendant
hard of hearing

hearsay n
ouï-dire
(law) an out-of-court statement offered in court for the truth of the matter asserted
ouï-dire on-dit
(law) evidence based on the reports of others rather than on personal knowledge
ouï-dire rumeur on-dit
information that was heard by one person about another

hearse /hɜːs/ /hɝs/ n
corbillard
vehicle for transporting dead

heart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ n
cœur
seat of affections, understanding or will
a suit of cards
cœur coeur
an organ
a shape or symbol
centre or core
emotions or kindness

heart attack n
crise cardiaque infarctus du myocarde
acute myocardial infarction

heart disease n
maladie cardiaque
disease affecting the heart

heart failure n
insuffisance cardiaque
chronic inability of the heart

heart murmur n
souffle cardiaque
sound produced when blood is pumped across a heart valve, loud enough to be heard with a stethoscope

heart of gold n
avoir le cœur sur la main cœur d'or cœur en or
kindheartedness

heart of hearts n
for intérieur

heart of palm n
palmite
a vegetable harvested from the inner core and growing bud of certain palm trees

heart of stone n
cœur de pierre
stonehearted character

heart rate n
fréquence cardiaque
number of heart beats per unit of time

heart rate monitor n
cardiofréquencemètre
wearable device

heart surgeon n
chirurgien cardiaque
surgeon of the heart

heart valve n
valve cardiaque
valve in the heart

heart-breaking adj
déchirant
that causes extreme sorrow or grief

heart-lung machine n
cœur-poumon artificiel

heart-shaped adj
cordiforme en forme de cœur en cœur
having the supposed shape of a heart

heart-warming adj
attendrissant qui fait chaud au cœur touchant
eliciting tenderness and sympathy

heartache /ˈhɑːteɪk/ n
chagrin d'amour peine de cœur
very sincere and difficult emotional problems or stress

heartbeat /ˈhɑɹtˌbit/ /ˈhɑːtˌbiːt/ [ˈhɑɹʔbiʔ] n
pulsation battement
one pulsation of the heart
rythme cardiaque
the rhythm at which a heart pulsates

heartbreak /hɑɹt.bɹeɪk/ /hɑːt.bɹeɪk/ n
crève-cœur
anguish

heartbreaker /hɑɹt.bɹeɪ.kɚ/ /hɑːt.bɹeɪ.kə/ n
casse-cœur
person who causes sorrow

heartbreaking adj
déchirant navrant
That causes great grief, anguish or distress

heartburn n
brûlures d'estomac brûlure
pain caused by stomach acid

hearten /ˈhɑɹtn̩/ /ˈhɑːtn̩/ v
encourager
to give heart to, to encourage

heartening adj
encourageant
cheerfully encouraging

heartfelt /ˈhɑːt.fɛlt/ /ˈhɑːɹt.fɛlt/ adj
sincère
felt or believed deeply and sincerely

hearth /hæθ/ /hɑɹθ/ /hɑːθ/ /hɜːɹθ/ n
foyer foyers
home or family life
âtre foyer
floor of fireplace

hearthrug n
tapis du foyer
rug in front of a fireplace

heartily /ˈhɑɹtɪli/ /ˈhɑːtɪli/ adv
chaleureusement
in a hearty manner

heartland /-lænd/ /-ˌlænd/ /ˈhɑɹtlənd/ /ˈhɑːtlənd/ n
centre
interior part of a region, especially when contrasted with coastal parts or when regarded as particularly powerful or significant

heartless /ˈhɑɹt.lɪs/ /ˈhɑːt.lɪs/ adj
sans-cœur
without feeling

heartlessly adv
cruellement sans cœur
in a heartless manner

hearts /hɑɹts/ /hɑːts/ n
cœur
the card suit (♥)
trick-taking card game

heartwood n
duramen bois de cœur bois parfait
wood

heartwrenchingly adv
à pleurer

hearty /ˈhɑɹti/ /ˈhɑːti/ adj
copieux
promoting strength, nourishing; rich, abundant
cordial
proceeding from the heart

heat /hit/ /hiːt/ [çit] n
artillerie
slang: one or more firearms
chaleur
condition or quality of being hot
thermal energy
hot spell
chaleur rut
condition where a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile
chauffe
one cycle of bringing metal to maximum temperature and working it until it is too cool to work further
excitation chaleur
period of intensity, particularly of emotion
flicaille
slang: the police
piquant
attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth
warm up
preliminary race, used to determine the participants in a final race

heat /hit/ /hiːt/ [çit] v
chauffer réchauffer échauffer
to cause an increase in temperature of an object or space
exciter
to arouse, to excite (sexually)

heat capacity n
capacité thermique
the capability of a substance to absorb heat energy

heat death of the universe pn
mort thermique de l'univers
theoretical future state

heat island n
îlot de chaleur

heat of vaporization n
énergie de vaporisation

heat pump n
pompe à chaleur thermopompe
device that transfers thermal energy

heat shield n
bouclier thermique

heat shrink n
gaine thermorétractable
plastic tube that shrinks when heated

heat sink n
dissipateur thermique
material capable of absorbing heat

heat stroke n
coup de chaleur
severe hyperthermia

heat up v
chauffer
cause to become hotter

heater /ˈhitɚ/ /ˈhiːtə/ n
calibre gun pétard
slang: a gun
radiateur
device that produces and radiates heat

heath /hiːθ/ n
bruyère
shrub of the family Ericaceae
bruyère lande
type of land

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ adj
païen
not adhering to an Abrahamic religion

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ n
païen infidèle
païen païenne
person who does not follow an Abrahamic religion

heather /ˈhiːðəɹ/ /ˈhɛðə/ /ˈhɛðɚ/ n
bruyère callune
plant
bruyère lilas
colour
éricacée
various species of the genus Erica

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ adj
chauffant
causing heat

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ n
chauffage
system
act

heating oil n
mazout fioul
petroleum product used as a fuel in a heating system

heatwave n
canicule vague de chaleur
period of very hot weather

heave /hiːv/ n
hisser
An effort to raise something, as a weight, or oneself, or to move something heavy

heave to v
se mettre à la cape
to point towards the wind

heave-ho /ˌhiv ˈhoʊ/ interjection
ho hisse oh hisse

heaven /ˈhɛvən/ n
ciel paradis
sky
ciel paradis au-delà cieux
paradise and upper-world
paradis
blissful place or experience

heaven helps those who help themselves proverb
aide-toi, le ciel t'aidera
a maxim encouraging people to attempt to solve their own problems

heavenly /ˈhɛvənli/ adj
céleste
pertaining to heaven

heavenly body n
corps céleste
natural celestial body

heavenly stem n
tige céleste
set of ten terms in East Asian cultures

heavens /ˈhɛvənz/ interjection
sapristi
expression of surprise

heavens /ˈhɛvənz/ n
cieux
the abode of God
the sky

heaviness /ˈhɛvɪnəs/ n
lourdeur
weightiness

heavy /ˈhev.i/ /ˈhɛv.i/ adj
gros lourd
of a person: doing the specified activity more intensely than most other people
lourd
of weather:hot and humid
of rate of flow: high
lourd grave pesant
serious
lourd pesant
having great weight

heavy artillery n
artillerie lourde
(figurative) powerful means
(military) large and powerful artillery

heavy cruiser n
croiseur lourd

heavy goods vehicle n
poids lourd
a large vehicle used to transport cargo

heavy hydrogen n
hydrogène lourd
deuterium

heavy industry n
industrie lourde
heavy industry

heavy legs n
jambes lourdes
alleged medical condition

heavy metal n
heavy metal
type of music
métal lourd
type of metal

heavy water n
eau lourde
water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen

heavy-handed adj
excessif
excessive, overdone

heavyset adj
corpulent
corpulent, and sometimes with a squat appearance

heavyweight /ˈhɛ.vi.weɪt/ n
poids lourd
weight class in boxing and other sports

hebdomadary n
hebdomadier
holder of a week-long duty in a convent

hebephrenia /hiːbɪˈfɹiːnɪə/ n
héboïdophrénie
form of schizophrenia

hebetude /ˈhɛb.ə.tjuːd/ /ˈhɛb.ə.tuːd/ n
abrutissement abêtissement hébétude
mental lethargy or dullness

hecatomb /-tɒm/ /ˈhɛkətoʊm/ /ˈhɛkətuːm/ n
hécatombe
great public sacrifice to the gods, originally of a hundred oxen; great number of animals reserved for such a sacrifice; great public sacrifice in other religions

hectare /ˈhektaː/ /ˈhektɛː/ /ˈhɛk.tɑː/ /ˈhɛk.tɛə/ /ˈhɛk.tɛɹ/ n
hectare
unit of surface area

hectic /ˈhɛktɪk/ adj
agité fébrile
very busy with activity and confusion
hectique
denoting a type of fever accompanying consumption

hecto- prefix
hecto-
hundred

hectoampere n
hectoampère
10² amperes

hectogram n
hectogramme
100 grams

hectolitre n
hectolitre
100 litres

hectometre n
hectomètre
the length of 100 metres

hectopascal n
hectopascal
unit of pressure

hectowatt n
hectowatt
unit of power equal to 100 watts

heddle n
lisse
part of a loom

hederaceous adj
hédéracé
of or pertaining to ivy

hederagenin n
hédéragénine
compound

hedge /hɛd͡ʒ/ n
couverture de risque
finance: contract or arrangement reducing exposure to risk
haie
thicket of bushes planted in a row

hedge fund n
fonds spéculatif
unregistered investment fund

hedgehog /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɒɡ/ /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɔɡ/ n
hérisson
animal

hedgerow n
rangée de haie
a row of closely planted bushes or trees forming a hedge

hedonism /ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ /ˈhɛdənɪzəm/ n
hédonisme
philosophy

hedonist /ˈhiːdənɪst/ /ˈhɛdənɪst/ n
hédoniste
someone devoted to hedonism

hedonistic /hidəˈnɪstɪk/ /ˈhɛdənɪstɪk/ adj
hédoniste
devoted to pleasure

hee-haw /ˈhiː.hɔ̰̃ː/ interjection
hi-han hihan
cry

heed /hiːd/ n
attention
attention

heed /hiːd/ v
observer
to mind
prêter attention surveiller
to pay attention
surveiller

heedless /ˈhiːdləs/ adj
inattentif insouciant négligent
unaware, without noticing

heel /hiːl/ n
croûton quignon
end-piece of a loaf of bread
talon
anatomy: part of the foot
part of shoe
rear part of a sock

heel /hiːl/ v
talonner
To follow at somebody's heels

heffalump /-ˌləmp/ /ˈhɛfəlʌmp/ /ˈhɛfəˌlʌmp/ n
éfélant éphélant
child's name for an elephant

heft /hɛft/ n
poids
weight

heft /hɛft/ v
hisser
to lift

hefty /ˈhɛfti/ adj
baraqué
powerfully or heavily built
lourd
heavy

hegemony /hɪˈd͡ʒɛm.ə.ni/ /hɪˈɡɛm.ə.ni/ /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.ə.moʊ.ni/ n
hégémonie
domination, influence, or authority over another

hegumen n
higoumène hégoumène
head of a monastery

hehe /hɛhɛ~hihi/ interjection
héhé
sound of a giggle

heifer /ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛfɚ/ n
génisse
young cow
morue thon
ugly or objectionable woman

height /haɪt/ /heɪt/ n
hauteur haut
distance from bottom to top
taille hauteur
height of a standing person or animal

heighten /ˈhaɪ̯.tən/ [ˈhaɪ̯tn̩] [ˈhaɪ̯ʔn̩] v
hausser
to augment, aggravate, intensify
to make higher

heinous /ˈheɪnəs/ /ˈhiːnəs/ adj
atroce
totally reprehensible

heir /ɛə/ /ɛɚ/ n
héritier héritière
one who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office
héritier héritière successeur successeuse successrice
one who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another
héritier successeur héritière
successor in a role

heir apparent n
héritier apparent héritière apparente
someone who will definitely inherit

heir presumptive n
héritier présomptif
one who inherits if no one with a higher-ranking claim is born

heiress n
héritière successeuse successrice
a woman who stands to inherit

heirloom /ˈɛə.luːm/ /ˈɛəɹ.lum/ n
patrimoine
valued possession passed down through the generations

heist /haɪst/ n
braquage casse
a robbery or burglary

heist /haɪst/ v
voler
to steal, rob or hold up something

heleoplankton n
héléoplancton

helepolis n
hélépole
an ancient Greek siege engine

heliast n
héliaste
judge

helical /ˈhiː.lɪ.kəl/ /ˈhɛl.ɪ.kəl/ adj
hélicoïdal
in the shape of a helix

heliciculture n
héliciculture
snail farming

helicoid adj
hélicoïdal
having the form of a flattened helix

helicoid n
hélicoïde

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.ɪˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/ n
hélicoptère
aircraft

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.ɪˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/ v
héliporter
to transport by helicopter

helicotrema n
hélicotrème

helio- prefix
hélio-
related to the sun

heliocentric /ˌhiːli.əʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌhiːlioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
héliocentrique
having the sun at the center

heliocentric orbit n
orbite héliocentrique

heliocentrism n
héliocentrisme
the theory that the sun is the center of the universe

heliographic adj
héliographique
of or pertaining to heliography

heliometer n
héliomètre
astronomical instrument for measuring the diameter of the sun

helion n
hélion
nucleus of a helium-3 atom

heliopause n
héliopause
boundary

helioscope n
hélioscope
apparatus for viewing the sun

heliosheath n
héliogaine
zone between the termination shock and the heliopause

heliosphere n
héliosphère
region of space

heliostat n
héliostat
device to continuously reflect sunlight toward a predetermined target, almost always in some fixed direction, despite the sun's motions in the sky

heliosynchronous adj
héliosynchrone
describing an orbit around the Earth

heliotherapy n
héliothérapie
therapy

heliotrope /-lɪ.əʊ-/ /ˈhi.li.əˌtɹoʊp/ /ˈhiː.li.ə.tɹəʊp/ /ˈhɛ-/ n
héliotrope
synonym of bloodstone

heliotropic adj
héliotropique
exhibiting heliotropism

heliotropism n
héliotropisme
the property of some plants of turning under the influence of light

heliox n
héliox
mixture of helium and oxygen used as a breathing gas

helipad n
héliport hélistation hélisurface
helicopter landing place

heliport /ˈhɛlɪˌpoɹt/ n
héliport
facility for helicopters

helium /ˈhiː.li.əm/ n
hélium
chemical element

helix /ˈhiːlɪks/ n
hélice
curve

hell /hɛl/ interjection
merde
hell!

hell /hɛl/ n
enfer
place of suffering in life

hell /hɛl/ pn
enfer
abode for the condemned

hell hath no fury like a woman scorned /hɛl hæθ noʊ ˈfjʊɹi laɪk ə ˈwʊmən skɔɹnd/ /hɛl hæθ nəʊ ˈfjʊəɹi laɪk ə ˈwʊmən skɔːnd/ proverb
L'enfer n'a pas de fureur comme une femme méprisée
a woman will make one suffer if rejected

hell-bent /ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/ adj
acharné
recklessly determined to do or achieve something

hellebore /ˈhɛlɪbɔː/ /ˈhɛlɪbɔːɹ/ n
hellébore ellébore
Any species of genus Helleborus

helleborine n
céphalanthère
orchid of the genus Cephalanthera

heller n
haller heller
13th-century coin equivalent to half a pfennig

hellfire /ˈhɛlˌfaɪə/ /ˈhɛlˌfaɪəɹ/ n
feu de l'enfer
fire of hell

hellish /ˈhɛlɪʃ/ adj
infernal
causing pain, discomfort or distress

hello /həˈloʊ/ /həˈləʉ/ /həˈləʊ/ /hɛˈloʊ/ /hɛˈləʊ/ /ˈhɛloʊ/ interjection
allô allo
when answering the telephone
allô eh oh oh eh ohé
is anyone there?
ho
sarcastic: that was foolish
ouah
expression of puzzlement
salut bonjour coucou
greeting

hello again interjection
rebonjour

hello there /həˈloʊ̯ ðɛɚ/ /həˈləʊ̯ ðɛə(ɹ)/ /hɛˈloʊ̯ ðɛɚ/ /hɛˈləʊ̯ ðɛː(ɹ)/ interjection
bonjour tout le monde
hello

helm /hɛlm/ n
barre
tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to control the rudder of a marine vessel; entire steering apparatus of a vessel
barreur barreuse timonier
member of a vessel’s crew in charge of steering the vessel

helmet /ˈhɛlmət/ /ˈhɛlmɪt/ n
casque heaume
protective head covering

helmeted guineafowl n
pintade de Numidie
Numida meleagris

helminth /ˈhɛl.mɪnθ/ n
helminthe
parasitic roundworm or flatworm

helmsman n
timonier barreur
person responsible for steering a ship

helonium n
hélonium

helophytic adj
hélophyte
relating to helophytes

helot /ˈhɛlət/ n
ilote
Spartan serf

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ interjection
au secours à l’aide à moi à nous
cry of distress

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ n
aide
textual support of a software application
person employed to help in the maintenance of a house
aide auxiliaire
person or persons who provides assistance with some task
aide secours
action given to provide assistance

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ v
aider
intransitive: provide assistance
contribute in some way to
aider secourir
transitive: provide assistance to (someone or something)
empêcher prévenir éviter
transitive: avoid or prevent

help desk n
centre d'assistance
a section of an organization to help customers or users

help is on the way phraseologicalUnit
les secours sont en route
used to inform the interlocutor that emergency assistance is approaching

help oneself v
se servir
take something freely

help out v
dépanner
provide assistance

helper /ˈhɛlpɚ/ n
assistant assistante
one who helps

helpful /ˈhɛlp.fəl/ /ˈhɛlp.fʊl/ adj
serviable utile
furnishing help; giving aid; useful

helping hand n
coup de main coup de pouce
any assistance, help or aid

helpless /ˈhɛlplɪs/ adj
désemparé
unable to act without help; needing help; feeble
sans défense
unable to defend oneself

helpmate n
compagne
wife or spouse
compagnon
person who supplies help

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ n
marge
rim or margin
ourlet
border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ v
ourler
to put hem on an article of clothing
to make a hem

hematic adj
hématique
hematic

hematite /ˈhiː.məˌtaɪt/ /ˈhɛm.əˌtaɪt/ n
hématite
mineral

hematocrit /hɪˈmæt.ək.ɹɪt/ n
hématocrite

hematocyte n
hématocyte
blood cell

hematologic adj
hématologique
of or relating to hematology

hematoma /ˌhiməˈtoʊmə/ n
hématome
swelling of blood from broken vessel

hematopoiesis /ˌhimətoʊ.pojˈisɪs/ n
hématopoïèse hémopoèse
process by which blood cells are produced

heme /hiːm/ n
hème
component of hemoglobin

hemerology /hɛməˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /hɛməˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
hémérologie
study of calendars

hemi- prefix
hémi-
half

hemiaminal n
hémiaminal
organic compound with an amino and a hydroxy group on the same carbon atom

hemicellulose n
hémicellulose
mixture of polysaccharides

hemicryptophyte /hɛmɪˈkɹɪptəʊfaɪt/ n
hémicryptophyte
hemicryptophyte

hemicycle n
hémicycle
semicircle
semicircular architectural structure

hemicylindrical adj
hémicylindrique
shaped like a half cylinder

hemidemisemiquaver n
quadruple-croche
music

hemiola n
hémiole
hemiola

hemiplegic adj
hémiplégique
of, pertaining to, or afflicted with hemiplegia

hemipter n
hemiptère
insect

hemisphere /ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/ n
hémisphère
half of the Earth
any half-sphere

hemispherectomy n
hémisphérectomie
surgical removal of a brain hemisphere

hemispherical adj
hémisphérique
having the shape of a hemisphere

hemistich n
hémistiche
approximate half-line of verse

hemline n
ourlet
line

hemlock /ˈhɛmˌlɒk/ n
ciguë
poisonous plant of genus Conium
pruche
tree

hemochromatosis /ˌhiːmə(ʊ)ˌkɹəʊməˈtəʊsɪs/ n
hématochromatose
disorder

hemocyanin n
hémocyanine
pigment

hemoderivative n
hémodérivé
substance in blood

hemodialysis n
hémodialyse
extracorporeal dialysis

hemodynamic /himoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ adj
hémodynamique
Of or pertaining to the circulation of blood in the body

hemodynamics /ˌhimoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ n
hémodynamique
circulation of blood

hemoglobin n
hémoglobine
the iron-containing substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen

hemolymph n
hémolymphe
a circulating fluid in the bodies of some invertebrates

hemolysis n
hémolyse
destruction of red blood cell

hemolytic adj
hémolytique
producing hemolysis

hemorrhage /ˈhɛm(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
hémorragie
release of blood; bleeding

hemorrhoid /ˈhɛməɹɔɪd/ /ˈhɛmɹɔɪd/ n
hémorroïde
perianal varicosity

hemostasis /hiːˈmɒstəsɪs/ /ˌhiːməˈsteɪsɪs/ n
hémostase
keeping blood inside a damaged vessel

hemostat n
pince de Péan pince hémostatique
clamp to close blood vessels

hemp /hɛmp/ n
chanvre
Cannabis sativa

hempseed n
chènevis
seed of the hemp plant

hen /hɛn/ n
poule
hen-like woman
female chicken
female bird

hen harrier n
busard Saint-Martin busard saint-martin
bird

hen pigeon n
pigeonne femelle du pigeon pigeon pigeon femelle
female pigeon

henbane /ˈhɛnbeɪn/ n
jusquiame
Hyoscyamus niger

hence /ˈhɛns/ adv
d'ici
from here
from this time, from now
donc d'où ainsi
as a result, therefore

henceforth /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/ adv
désormais dorénavant
from now on

henchman /ˈhɛnt͡ʃ.mən/ n
gangster homme de main sbire
an assistant member of a criminal gang
sbire acolyte sous-fifre séide
a loyal and trusted follower or subordinate

hendecagon n
hendécagone undécagone
geometry

hendiadys /hɛnˈdaɪ.ədɪs/ n
hendiadyin hendiadys
figure of speech

henhouse n
poulailler
house for chickens to live in

henna /hɛnə/ n
henné
dye
shrub

hennin n
hennin
medieval headgear

henotheism /ˈhɛnoʊˌθiɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhɛnəʊˌθiːɪz(ə)m/ n
hénothéisme
belief or worship

henpeck /ˈhɛnpɛk/ /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/ v
barber casser les couilles emmerder faire chier harceler importuner
to nag persistently

henpecked /ˈhɛnpɛkt/ adj
dominé par sa femme jobard la femme porte la culotte
plagued or overwhelmed by one's wife

henry n
henry
SI unit for electrical inductance

hentai /ˈhɛn.taɪ/ n
hentai
a work of anime that contains sexual art (esp. manga or anime)

hentaigana n
hentaigana
(Japanese) a variant form of a hiragana or katakana character

heparin /ˈhɛp.ə.ɹɪn/ n
héparine
a glycosaminoglycan

heparinate n
héparinate

hepatectomy n
hépatectomie
surgical removal of the liver

hepatic /həˈpætɪk/ /hɪˈpætɪk/ adj
hépatique
relating to the liver

hepatitis /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪ̯tɪs/ n
hépatite
liver inflammation

hepatitis A n
hépatite A
acute form of hepatitis

hepatitis B n
hépatite B
acute form of hepatitis

hepatocyte n
hépatocyte
liver cells

hepatologist n
hépatologue
person who works in hepatology

hepatopancreatic adj
hépatopancréatique

hepatotoxic adj
hépatotoxique
toxic to the liver

hepatotoxicity n
hepatotoxicité

heptadecagon n
heptadécagone
geometry

heptagon /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡən/ n
heptagone
polygon with seven sides and seven angles

heptagonal /hɛpˈtæɡ ə nl/ adj
heptagonal heptagone
Having seven angles and sides

heptahedron n
heptaèdre
polyhedron with seven faces

heptane n
heptane
saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₇H16

heptarchic /hɛpˈtɑː(ɹ)kɪk/ adj
heptarchique
pertaining to a heptarchy

heptarchy /ˈhɛptɑː(ɹ)ki/ n
heptarchie

heptasemic /hɛptəˈsiːmɪk/ adj
heptasème
containing seven morae or units of time

heptathlon /hɛpˈtæθlɒn/ n
heptathlon
athletic contest

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ determiner
sa son ses
belonging to

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ pronoun
la elle lui
she

herald /ˈhɛɹəld/ n
annonciateur signe [[avant-coureur]]
a harbinger giving signs of things to come
découpure
moth
héraut
a messenger, especially one bringing important news
an official whose speciality is heraldry

herald /ˈhɛɹəld/ v
annoncer
announce

heraldess /ˈhɛɹ.əldˌɛs/ n
héraldesse

heraldic adj
héraldique
relating to the profession of devising and blazoning arms

heraldry /ˈhɛɹ.əl.dɹi/ n
héraldique
the profession of devising and blazoning arms

herb /(h)ɝb/ /h/ /hɜːb/ n
herbe
slang: marijuana
herbe herbes
plant used to flavour food
plante médicinale herbe
plant used in medicine

herbaceous /(h)ɝˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ /hə(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
herbacé
botany: not woody

herbal /ˈhɜːbəl/ /ˈɝbəl/ adj
aux herbes d'herbes
made from or with herbs

herbal tea n
tisane infusion
beverage made by infusion of herbs

herbalism n
herbalisme herboristerie
practice or study of medicinal herbs

herbalist n
herboriste herbaliste
person who treats diseases by herbs

herbarium n
herbier
collection of dried plants
building or institution where a collection of plants is held

herbicide n
herbicide
substance used to kill plants

herbivore /ˈ(h)ɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/ n
herbivore
plant-eating organism

herbivorous /hɜːɹˈbɪvəɹəs/ adj
herbivore
feeding only on plants

herborize v
herboriser
to seek and classify plant species

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ n
troupeau
a number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper
any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ v
rassembler
intr: to unite or associate in a herd

herd immunity /ˈhəːd ɪˈmjuːnɪti/ /ˈhɚd ɪˈmjunəti/ [-ɾi] n
immunité grégaire
form of indirect protection against a disease

herding dog n
chien de berger
herding dog

herdsman n
gardien éleveur de bétail
a person who tends livestock, especially cows and sheep

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə̯(ɹ)/ /hɪə̯/ /hɪɚ̯/ /hɪɹ/ /hɪː(ɹ)/ /hɪː/ /ˈhi.ə/ adv
ici
in, on, or at this place
par ici ici
to this place

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə̯(ɹ)/ /hɪə̯/ /hɪɚ̯/ /hɪɹ/ /hɪː(ɹ)/ /hɪː/ /ˈhi.ə/ n
ici
this place
this time, the present situation

here and there adv
par-ci, par-là çà et là ici et là
in one place and another

here below adv
dans ce bas monde ici-bas

here lies phraseologicalUnit
ci-gît ici repose
epitaph

here you are phraseologicalUnit
voici voilà tenez tiens je t'en prie je vous en prie
said when handing something over

hereby /hɪəˈbʌɪ/ /hɪɹˈbaɪ/ adv
par la présente
formal phrase

hereditary /həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/ adj
héréditaire
of a disease or trait: passed in the genes
which is passed on as inheritance
of a title, honor or right: granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death
of a person: holding a hereditary title or rank

heredity /həˈɹɛɾəɾi/ /hɪˈɹɛdɪti/ n
hérédité
hereditary transmission

herein /hɪəˈɹɪn/ /hɪɹˈɪn/ adv
ci-dedans
within this content or context

hereinafter /ˈhɪəɹɪnˈɑːftə/ /ˈhɪɹɪnˈæftɚ/ adv
ci-après
In the parts of this document, statement, or book that follow; after this

hereinbefore adv
ci-dessus
translation

hereof adv
de celle-ci de celui-ci
translation

heresiarch /həˈɹiziɑɹk/ /hɛˈɹiːzɪɑːk/ /ˈhɛɹɪsɪˌɑːk/ n
hérésiarque
founder of a heresy

heresy /ˈhɛɹəsi/ n
hérésie
dissension from religious dogma
a controversial opinion

heretic /ˈhɛɹɪtɪk/ n
hérétique
someone who believes contrary to fundamentals

heretical /həˈɹɛtɪkəl/ adj
hérétique
of or pertaining to heresy or heretics
contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion

heretofore /ˈhɪɹtəfoɹ/ /ˈhɪɹtəfɔɹ/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔə/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔː/ /ˌhɪətʊˈfɔə/ /ˌhɪətʊˈfɔː/ adv
[[jusque|jusqu']]alors avant ceci jusqu'ici
up to the present time

hereunder adv
ci-dessous
translation

hereupon adv
par dessus quoi
immediately afterward; at this.

herewith adv
avec quoi ci-joint
with this (especially, with this letter or communication)

heritability n
héritabilité
the ratio of the genetic variance of a population to its phenotypic variance

heritable /ˈhɛɹɪtəbl̩/ /ˈhɛɹɪtəbəl/ adj
héritable
able to be inherited

heritage /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
héritage
tradition
property

heritage interpretation n
interprétation du patrimoine médiation
discipline of explanation

heritage language n
langue d'héritage
one's former native language

herm n
hermès
rectangular pillar

hermaphrodism n
hermaphrodisme
congenital condition

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ adj
bisexué bisexuée hermaphrodite
having both male and female gonads

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ n
hermaphrodite
individual or organism having both male and female gonads

hermaphroditic adj
androgyne hermaphrodite
biology: possessing the reproductive organs of both sexes
hermaphrodite
of or pertaining to hermaphrodism

hermaphroditism n
hermaphrodisme
state of having both male and female sexual organs

hermeneutical /hɝməˈn(j)uːtɪkəl/ adj
herméneutique
concerning hermeneutics

hermeneutics /hɜːɹməˈnjuːtɪks/ n
herméneutique
art and science of text interpretation

hermeo- prefix
herméo-

hermeocentric adj
herméocentrique
having the planet Mercury at the center

hermeocentric orbit n
orbite herméocentrique

hermetic /hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/ adj
hermétique
hermetically sealed
isolated
pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus
pertaining to alchemy

hermetically adv
hermétiquement
hermetically

hermetically sealed adj
hermétiquement fermé
airtight

hermeticity n
herméticité

hermit /ˈhɜːmɪt/ /ˈhɝmɪt/ n
ermite
recluse; someone who lives alone
ermite ermitane
religious recluse; eremite

hermit crab n
bernard-l'ermite
crustacean

hermit thrush n
grive solitaire
Catharus guttatus

hermitage /ˈhɜːmɪtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɝmɪtɪd͡ʒ/ n
ermitage
dwelling place of hermit
place of seclusion

hermitize v
ermiter
isolate oneself

hernia /ˈhɜː(ɹ)niə/ n
hernie
part of the body protruding abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part

hernial adj
herniaire
of or relating to a hernia

herniated adj
hernié
having a hernia

hernioplasty n
hernioplastie
operation

herniorrhaphy n
herniorraphie
repair of a hernia by means of sutures

hero /ˈhiɹ.oʊ/ /ˈhɛɹ.oʊ/ /ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/ [ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ~ˈçɪə.ɹəʊ] n
héros
person of great bravery
role model
héros protagoniste
protagonist

heroic /hɪˈɹoʊ.ɪk/ /hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪk/ adj
héroïque
of or relating to heroism

heroin /ˈhɛɹoʊ.ɪn/ n
héroïne
powerful and addictive drug

heroine /ˈhɛɹoʊɪn/ /ˈhɪɹoʊɪn/ n
héroïne
female hero

heroinism n
héroïnomanie
heroin addiction

heroinist n
héroïnomane
heroin addict

heroism /ˈhiɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈhɛɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈhɛɹəʊɪzəm/ n
héroïsme
the qualities characteristic of a hero, the display of them

heroization n
héroïcisation héroïsation
the act, or the result, of heroizing someone

heroize v
héroïser
to make someone into a hero
to treat someone as if they were a hero

heron /ˈhɛɹən/ n
héron
bird

herpes /ˈhɚ.piz/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ).piz/ n
herpès
viral disease

herpes simplex n
herpès
viral disease

herpetarium n
herpétarium
zoological exhibition space for reptiles and amphibians

herpetoculture n
herpétoculture

herpetofauna /ˈhɜː(ɹ)pɪtəʊˌfɔːnə/ n
herpétofaune
amphibians and reptiles as a group

herpetological adj
herpétologique
of or relating to herpetology, the study of reptiles

herpetologist n
herpétologiste erpétologiste
one who studies reptiles, a reptile specialist

herpetology /ˌhɜː.pɪ.ˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
herpétologie
the branch of biology dealing with reptiles

herring /ˈhɛɹɪŋ/ n
hareng
fish in Clupea

herring gull n
goéland
large seagull

hers /əz/ /ɚz/ /ˈhɜːz/ /ˈhɝz/ pronoun
la sienne le sien les siennes les siens
that which belongs to her

herself /hɜːˈsɛlf/ /hɝˈsɛlf/ /əsɛlf/ /ɚsɛlf/ pronoun
elle-même
(as intensifier) she
(reflexive object) her

hertz /hɜːs/ /hɜːts/ /hɝts/ n
hertz
the derived unit of frequency

hesitant /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ adj
hésitant
tending to hesitate

hesitate /ˈhez.ə.tæɪt/ /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ /ˈhɛz.ɪ.teɪt/ v
hésiter
to stop or pause respecting decision or action
to stammer; to falter in speaking

hesitation /hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ n
hésitation
act of hesitating

hesperidium n
hespéride
any of several kinds of berries

hetaera /hɪˈtaɪɹə/ /hɪˈtɪəɹə/ n
hétaïre
hired female companion

heteracanth adj
hétéracanthe
having spines of different sizes

hetero /ˈhɛ.ɾɚ.oʊ/ /ˈhɛt.(ə).ɹoʊ/ n
hétéro
heterosexual person

hetero- prefix
hétéro-
other

heteroazeotrope n
hétéroazéotrope

heterocarpy n
hétérocarpie
production of multiple kinds of fruit on the same plant

heterocentrism n
hétérocentrisme
heterosexism

heterochromatic adj
hétérochromatique hétérochrome vairon
more than one colour

heterochromia n
hétérochromie
heterochromia

heterochromia iridium n
hétérochromie
condition of having two irises of different colors

heteroclite /ˈhɛtəɹəʊklaɪt/ adj
hétéroclite
irregularly declined
hétéroclite anormal
eccentric, abnormal

heteroclitic adj
hétéroclite

heterocracy n
hétérocratie
all senses

heterodont /ˈhɛtəɹəʊdɒnt/ /ˈhɛtəɹəˌdɑnt/ /ˈhɛtɹə-/ /ˈhɛtɹəʊdɒnt/ [-ɾəɹə-] [-ɾɹə-] adj
hétérodont
having teeth of different types

heterodox /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒks/ adj
hétérodoxe
of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings that are different from the norm

heterodoxy /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒksi/ n
hétérodoxie
a heterodox belief, creed, or teaching
the quality of being heterodox

heteroduplex n
hétéroduplex

heterogeneity n
hétérogénéité
composition of diverse parts

heterogeneous /ˌhɛt.(ə)ˈɹɑd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə)ˈɹɒd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹoʊˈd͡ʒiː.ni.əs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəʊˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˈd͡ʒiː.ni.əs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/ adj
hétérogène
diverse in kind

heterogeneous catalysis n
catalyse hétérogène
catalysis in which the catalyst is present in a separate phase

heterographic /ˌhɛt.ə.ɹoʊˈɡɹæf.ik/ /ˌhɛt.ə.ɹəʊˈɡɹæf.ik/ adj
hétérographique
linguistics: of a writing system in which a particular symbol represents more than one possible sound

heterolecithal adj
hétérolécithe

heterological adj
hétérologique
of an adjective, not describing itself

heterologous adj
hétérologue
coming from another organism

heteronationalism n
hétéronationalisme

heteronormative adj
hétéronormatif hétéronormative

heteronormativity n
hétéronormativité
heteronormativity

heteronym /ˈhɛt.ə.ɹoʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhɛt.ə.ɹə.nɪm/ /ˈhɛt.əɹ.ə(ʊ).nɪm/ n
hétéronyme
word having the same spelling but different pronunciation
fictitious character writing in a different style

heteropatriarchy n
hétéropatriarcat
dominance of heterosexual males in society

heterophobe n
hétérophobe
Someone who exhibits heterophobia

heterophobia n
hétérophobie
fear or resentment of heterosexuals or heterosexuality

heterophobic adj
hétérophobe

heteroplasty n
hétéroplastie
the grafting of tissues between different individuals

heteropolymer n
hétéropolymère
a polymer derived from two or more different (but often similar) types of monomer

heteroscedastic adj
hétéroscédastique

heteroscedasticity /hɛtəɹoʊˌskɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ n
hétéroscédasticité

heterosexism n
hétérosexisme
Discrimination in favor of heterosexuals

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
hétérosexuel
sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
hétérosexuel hétéro
a heterosexual organism

heterosexuality n
hétérosexualité
heterosexual orientation

heterosexualization n
hétérosexualisation
the act or process of heterosexualizing

heterosociality n
hétérosocialité
sociality with members of the opposite sex

heterosome n
hétérosome
sex chromosome

heterosphere n
hétérosphère
upper part of the atmosphere

heterotroph /-ˌtɹɒf/ /hɛt(ə)ɹə(ʊ)ˈtɹɒf/ /ˈhɛt(ə)ɹə(ʊ)tɹəʊf/ /ˈhɛɾəɹəˌtɹoʊf/ n
hétérotrophe
organism

heterozygosity n
hétérozygotie
the condition of being heterozygous

heterozygote n
hétérozygote
a diploid individual that has different alleles at one or more genetic loci

heterozygous adj
hétérozygote
Of an organism which has two different alleles of a given gene

heth n
cheth het heth hèt
Semitic letter

hetty /ˈhɛti/ adj
hétéro
heterosexual

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ /hjʊˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
heuristique
relating to general strategies or methods for solving problems

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ /hjʊˈɹɪstɪk/ n
heuristique
heuristic method, heuristics

heuristics /hjuˈɹɪstɪks/ n
heuristique

hew /hjuː/ v
accommoder assujettir se conformer
to act according to
façonner modeler
to shape; to form
tailler
to chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down

hex /hɛks/ n
sorcière
a witch
sort sortilège
an evil spell or curse

hex /hɛks/ v
ensorceler
to put a hex on

hexa- prefix
hexa-
prefix for 6

hexabromocyclododecane n
hexabromocyclododécane

hexadecagon n
hexadécagone
geometry

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ adj
hexadécimal
expressed in hexadecimal

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ n
hexadécimal
number system with base sixteen

hexagon /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡɑn/ /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/ n
hexagone
A polygon with six sides and six angles

hexagonal /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/ adj
hexagonal hexagonale
geometry: having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon

hexagram /ˈhɛksəɡɹæm/ n
hexagramme
star shape

hexahedron /hɛksəˈhiːdɹən/ n
hexaèdre
polyhedron with six faces

hexamerize v
hexamériser

hexameter n
hexamètre
line in a poem
poetic metre

hexane /ˈhɛkseɪn/ n
hexane
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₆H14

hexapawn /ˈhɛksəpɔːn/ n
hexapion
A board game played with two sets of three pawns each

hexose n
hexose
a sugar containing six carbon atoms

hey /heɪ/ interjection
coucou hé
informal greeting
eh hep hé
holà
expression of surprise
hé
exclamation to get attention
protest or reprimand

heyday /ˈheɪdeɪ/ n
âge d’or
a period of success, popularity or power

hi /ˈhaɪ̯/ interjection
salut
friendly, informal greeting

hi-hat n
charleston charley
drum kit part

hiatus /haɪˈeɪtəs/ n
hiatus
syllable break between two vowels
anatomy: opening in an organ
hiatus discordance
gap in geological strata
hiatus lacune
gap in a series

hibakusha /hɪˈbɑːkʊʃə/ /ˈhɪbəˌkuːʃə/ /ˌhibəˈkuʃə/ n
hibakusha
survivor of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

hibernate /ˈhaɪbə(r)ˌneɪt/ /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/ /ˈhʌɪbərˌneɪt/ [ˈhäɪbɚˌneɪt] [ˈhɑɪbəˌnɛɪt] [ˈhəɪbɚˌne(ɪ)t] v
hiverner hiberner
spend winter time in a dormant or inactive state

hibernation /ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/ [ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌhaɪ.bɚˈneɪ.ʃn̩] n
hibernation
(biology) state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression during winter
(computing) standby state which conserves power

hibiscus /haɪˈbɪskəs/ /hɪˈbɪskəs/ n
hibiscus ibisque
flower

hic et nunc adv
ici et maintenant

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ /ˈhɪkʌp/ n
accroc anicroche cahot obstacle
minor setback
hoquet
spasm of the diaphragm

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ /ˈhɪkʌp/ v
hoqueter avoir le hoquet
to hiccup

hiccups /ˈhɪkəps/ /ˈhɪkʌps/ n
hoquet
the condition of having hiccup spasms

hick /hɪk/ n
plouc
country yokel or hillbilly

hickey /ˈhɪk.i/ n
sucette suçon
bruise-like mark
truc bidule machin
referring to an object whose name is unknown or cannot be recalled

hickory /ˈhɪkəɹiː/ /ˈhɪkɹiː/ adj
caryer noyer blanc
tree of genus Carya or Annamocarya

hidden /ˈhɪd(ə)n/ /ˈhɪdn/ adj
caché
that has been hidden
out of sight; not visually apparent

hidden gem n
joyau caché
something of value or beauty not immediately apparent

hide /haɪd/ n
affût cache
covered structure for observing animals
peau cuir
skin of an animal

hide /haɪd/ v
cacher dissimuler masquer
(transitive) put in a place where it will be harder to discover
se cacher cacher
(intransitive) put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find

hide and seek n
cache-cache
game

hide one's light under a bushel /ˌhaɪd wʌnz ˈlaɪt ˌʌndɚ‿ə ˈbʊʃ(ə)l/ /ˌhaɪd wʌnz ˈlaɪt ˌʌndɚ‿ə ˈbʊʃl̩/ v
dissimuler son talent faire preuve de modestie mettre son talent sous le boisseau
to conceal one’s positive qualities or talents

hideaway /ˈhaɪdəˌweɪ/ n
cachette

hideous /ˈhɪd.i.əs/ /ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs/ adj
atroce répugnant
hateful; shocking
hideux
extremely ugly
strident
distressing or offensive to the ear

hideout /ˈhaɪdˌaʊt/ n
cachette
A place to hide

hiding place /ˈhaɪdɪŋpleɪs/ n
cachette
a place where something or someone may be hidden

hie /haɪ/ v
se dépêcher se hâter
to go in haste

hierarchical /ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɑːɹkɪkəl/ adj
hiérarchique
Classified or arranged into successive ranks or grades
Pertaining to a hierarchy
Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastic or priestly order

hierarchical database n
base de données hiérarchique
database whose records are linked in a tree-like structure

hierarchically /ˈhaɪə(ɹ)ˌæk.ɪkli/ /ˈhaɪə(ɹ)ˌɑː(ɹ)k.ɪk.æli/ /ˈhaɪə(ɹ)ˌɑː(ɹ)k.ɪkli/ adv
hiérarchiquement
of or relating to a hierarchy

hierarchization n
hiérarchisation

hierarchize v
hiérarchiser
to arrange in a hierarchy

hierarchy /ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ /ˈhaɪ.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ n
hiérarchie
body of authoritative officials organised by rank
class of objects

hieratic /ˌhaɪ(ə)ˈɹætɪk/ adj
hiératique
extremely stylized, restrained or formal
of or pertaining to the cursive writing system developed by ancient Egyptian priests

hieraticism n
hiératisme
priesthood

hieroglyph /ˈhaɪ.ɹəʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪ.ɹəˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪɚ.oʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪɚ.əˌɡlɪf/ n
hiéroglyphe
element of hieroglyphic writing system

hieroglyphic /ˌhaɪɹəˈɡlɪfɪk/ adj
hiéroglyphique
of, relating to, or written with this system of symbols

hierology n
hiérologie
comparative and historical study of religions

hieromonk n
hiéromoine
monk of the Eastern Church who is also a priest

hierophant /ˈhaɪəɹəˌfænt/ /ˈhaɪɹəˌfænt/ n
hiérophante
ancient Greek priest
interpreter of sacred mysteries
one who explains or makes a commentary

hierophantic /hʌɪəɹəʊˈfantɪk/ adj
hiérophantique
of or relating to a hierophant

hierophany /ˌhaɪ.əˈɹɒ.fə.ni/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɒ.fə.ni/ n
hiérophanie
physical manifestation of the sacred

higgledy-piggledy /ˈhɪɡəldiˌpɪɡəldi/ adj
désordre pêle-mêle
in disorder

higgledy-piggledy /ˈhɪɡəldiˌpɪɡəldi/ adv
désordre pêle-mêle
in a disordered way

high /ˈhaɪ/ [haɪ̯] adj
défoncé foncedé gelé
slang: stoned
haut
elevated; tall
acoustics: of greater frequency
vené
of meat: slightly tainted
élevé haut
of great or large quantity

high altar n
maître-autel
main altar in a church

high card n
carte haute
lowest possible winning hand in poker

high commissioner n
haut-commissaire
high-ranking official

high crime /ˌhaɪ ˈkɹaɪm/ n
haut crime
major crime

high definition n
haute définition
enhanced picture quality

high fidelity n
haute-fidélité
electronic system

high five /haɪ faɪv/ v
en taper cinq toper
to slap high five

high heels n
escarpins talons talons hauts
pair of shoes

high island n
île volcanique

high jump n
saut en hauteur
athletics event

high jumper n
sauteur en hauteur
athlete

high life n
mener grand train mener la vie à grandes guides
extravagant lifestyle

high priest n
Grand Prêtre Grand-prêtre souverain sacrificateur
Bible: male person responsible for making the annual sacrifice
grand prêtre grand-prêtre
high clergyman

high priestess n
grande prêtresse grande-prêtresse
high priestess

high relief n
haut-relief
sculpture in which forms extend from the background by at least half of their depth

high roller /ˈhaɪ ˈɹoʊlɚ/ /ˈhaɪ ˈɹəʊlə/ n
flambeur
gambler who wagers large amounts of money

high school /ˈhaɪ.skul/ /ˈhʌɪskul/ [ˈhɐɪsku̟ɫ] n
lycée école secondaire collège

high school student n
lycéen lycéenne

high seas n
grand large haute mer large pleine mer
regions of ocean far from shore

high society n
haute société
the socially interacting wealthy fashionable elite of a society

high street n
rue principale grande rue
the main street of any town

high technology n
high-tech hautes technologies technologies de pointe
specialized technological application

high tide n
marée haute mer haute pleine mer
the natural tide at its highest level
mer haute
the time of day when the sea has risen to its highest level

high time n
il est grand temps il est plus que temps

high treason n
haute trahison
Criminal disloyalty to one's country

high vacuum n
ultravide
physics

high-beam n
feux de route
automobile's headlights adjusted to brighten a longer distance

high-class adj
haut de gamme
recognized for quality

high-definition television n
télévision haute définition

high-end adj
haut de gamme
most sophisticated or expensive

high-handed adj
arrogant autocratique autoritaire cavalier despotique hautain
using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others

high-heeled adj
talon haut
having tall heels

high-level language n
langage de haut niveau
user-friendly programming language

high-ranking adj
de haut rang haut placé
at an important, elevated, or exalted level in a hierarchy or organization; high-level

high-resolution adj
haute résolution
having a high resolution

high-rise n
tour d'habitation
A tall building

high-speed adj
à grande vitesse
operates at greater than normal speed

high-speed rail n
grande vitesse ferroviaire
type of rail transport

high-tension adj
haute tension
having a relatively high voltage

high-voltage transmission line /ˈhaɪvoʊltɪdʒ tɹænsˈmɪʃən laɪn/ n
ligne à haute tension
power transmission line

highborn adj
bien né
of, pertaining to or befitting people of high social standing

highbrow adj
intello
highly cultured

highbrow n
intello

highchair n
chaise haute
elevated chair used for feeding babies

higher education n
enseignement supérieur études supérieures
education at university level or beyond

highland /ˈhaɪ.lənd/ /ˈhaɪ.lɪnd/ n
hautes terres hauts-plateaux
elevated land

highlander /ˈhaɪləndə/ /ˈhaɪləndəɹ/ n
montagnard montagnarde
inhabitant of highlands

highlands n
hautes terres
area of high land

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ n
fait saillant instant le plus marquant moment le plus marquant temps fort
especially significant or interesting detail or event
rehaut réhaut
strongly illuminated area in a drawing, painting, or photograph

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ v
souligner mettre en valeur
to make prominent
surligner
to mark with a fluorescent marker

highlighter n
surligneur
pen for highlighting

highlights n
faits saillants les temps forts résumé
event summary, focussing on important/consequential aspects

highly /ˈhaɪli/ adv
extrêmement
extremely, greatly, awfully

highness /ˈhaɪnəs/ n
altesse
state of being high

hight /haɪt/ v
s'appeler nommer

highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ n
autoroute chaussée grand chemin grand’route
main public road

highway robbery n
vol de grand chemin
The act of robbing on a public road

highwayman /ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ n
bandit de grand chemin brigand malandrin
person who robbed travelers on roads

hijab /hɪˈd͡ʒæb/ /hɪˈd͡ʒɑːb/ n
hidjab
headscarf

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ n
détournement
instance of hijacking of a vehicle

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ v
détourner
to seize control of a vehicle

hijiki n
hijiki
Sargassum fusiforme

hike /haɪk/ n
augmentation hausse
an abrupt increase
randonnée
a long walk

hike /haɪk/ v
randonner partir en randonnée
to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

hiker /ˈhaɪkɚ/ n
randonneur randonneuse
one who hikes, especially frequently

hiking /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ n
randonnée randonnée pédestre
walking

hilarious /hɪˈlæɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛ(ə)ɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛəɹiəs/ adj
hilarant
very funny; causing great merriment and laughter

hilarity /hɪˈlæɹɪ.ti/ n
hilarité

hill /hɪl/ [hɪɫ] n
colline
elevated location
côte
sloping road

hill start n
démarrage en côte

hillbilly /ˈhɪlbɪli/ n
péquenaud
someone who is from the hills

hillock /ˈhɪl.ək/ n
mamelon mondrain monticule tertre
small hill

hillside n
coteau flanc de coteau
side of a hill

hilltop /ˈhɪltɒp/ n
cime pic pinacle sommet

hilly /ˈhɪli/ adj
vallonné
abounding in hills

hilt /hɪlt/ n
poignée
grip of a sword

hilum /ˈhaɪ.ləm/ n
hile
(botany) eye of a seed

him /əm/ /ˈhɪm/ [ɪ̈m] pronoun
le
accusative / direct object
lui
dative / indirect object
objective after preposition

himation n
himation
ancient Greek clothing item: cloak

himself /hɪmˈsɛlf/ /ɪ̈msɛlf/ pronoun
lui-même
(emphatic, exclusive) he
se lui-même
(reflexive) male person as the previously mentioned object

hin n
hin
Hebrew unit of measure

hind /haɪnd/ adj
arrière postérieur
located at the rear

hind /haɪnd/ n
biche
female deer

hind leg /haɪnd.lɛɡ/ n
patte arrière patte de derrière patte postérieure
either of two legs towards the rear

hind limb n
membre caudal membre pelvien membre postérieur
posterior limb

hinder /ˈhaɪn.də/ /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/ adj
arrière derrière
of or belonging to that part in the rear

hinder /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ v
entraver
to make difficult to accomplish
entraver délayer
to keep back; to delay or impede

hindquarter n
derrière

hindrance /ˈhɪndɹəns/ n
obstacle entrave
something which hinders

hindsight /ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/ n
recul
after-the-fact realisation or understanding

hinge /ˈhɪnd͡ʒ/ n
charnière gond
device for the pivoting of a door

hinge /ˈhɪnd͡ʒ/ v
dépendre reposer
to depend on something

hinge on v
dépendre
to depend upon

hinny /ˈhɪ.ni/ n
bardot bardeau
hybrid offspring of a male horse and a female donkey

hint /hɪnt/ n
indice
clue
soupçon
tiny amount

hint /hɪnt/ v
faire allusion
express suggestively

hinterland /-lənd/ /ˈhɪntə(ɹ)ˌlænd/ n
arrière-pays
land immediately next to a coast
rural territory surrounding urban area
remote or undeveloped area

hip /hɪp/ adj
branché
aware, informed, up-to-date, trendy

hip /hɪp/ n
hanche
joint
cynorrhodon
the fruit of a rose

hip bone n
os coxal os de la hanche
bone

hip hip hooray interjection
hip hip hip hourra
an exclamation of congratulations

hip-hop /ˈhɪp.hɑːp/ /ˈhɪp.hɒp/ n
hip hop hip-hop
urban youth culture

hippiater n
hippiatre
veterinarian specialized in horses

hippic /ˈhɪpɪk/ adj
hippique équin
relating to horses or horse-riding

hippocampus n
hippocampe
brain region
mythological creature

hippocras /ˈhɪpəʊkɹas/ n
hypocras
cordial made from a spiced wine mixed with sugar and spices

hippodrome /ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/ n
hippodrome
horse racing course

hippogriff /ˈhɪpəɡɹɪf/ n
hippogriffe
creature

hippology n
hippologie
study of horses

hippophagy n
hippophagie

hippopotamus /hɪ.po.poˈta.mʊs/ /hɪ.poˈpo.ta.mʊs/ /ˌhɪ.pə.ˈpɒ.tə.məs/ n
hippopotame hippo cheval marin
large African mammal

hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia /ˌhɪ.pəˌpɒ.tə(ʊ)ˈmɒn.stɹə(ʊ)ˌsɛs.kwɪ.pɪˌdɑːl.ɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobie hippopotomonstrosesquipédaliophobie
the fear of long words

hiragana /ˌhɪ.ɹəˈɡæ.nə/ /ˌhɪ.ɹəˈɡɑː.nə/ n
hiragana
Japanese syllabary

hircine /ˈhɜːsaɪn/ /ˈhɝsaɪn/ /ˈhɝsɪn/ adj
hircin
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of goats

hircocervus n
hircocerf

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ /ˈhaɪə/ /ˈhaɪɚ/ v
employer recruter engager embaucher
to employ
louer
to obtain the services of in return for fixed payment

hirsute /həːˈsjuːt/ /həːˈsuːt/ /hɚˈsut/ adj
hirsute
hairy

hirsuties n
hirsutisme

hirsutism n
hirsutisme
excessive and increased hair growth

hirudin n
hirudine
peptide obtained from the salivary glands of leeches

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ determiner
son sa ses
attributive: belonging to him

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ pronoun
la sienne le sien les siennes les siens
that which belongs to him

hiss /hɪs/ n
sifflement
sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc.
siffler
expression of disapproval

hiss /hɪs/ v
siffler
to make a hissing sound

histamine /ˈhɪstəmiːn/ n
histamine
an amine

histidine n
histidine
essential amino acid; C₆H₉N₃O₂

histocompatibility n
histocompatibilité
toleration of grafts between genetically similar individuals

histogenesis n
histogenèse
formation and development of the tissues of an organism from embryonic cells

histogram /ˈhɪstəˌɡɹæm/ n
histogramme
graphical display

histological adj
histologique
pertaining to histology

histologist /hɪˈstɑlədʒɪst/ n
histologiste
one who studies histology

histology /hɪsˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
histologie
study of microscopic structure

histolysis n
histolyse
breakdown of bodily tissues

histone /ˈhɪstoʊn/ /ˈhɪstəʊn/ n
histone
water-soluble protein

histophysiology n
histophysiologie

historian /hɪˈstɑɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪən/ n
historien historienne
person who studies history
writer of history

historic /(h)ɪˈstɑɹɪk/ /(h)ɪˈstɒɹɪk/ /(h)ɪˈstɔɹɪk/ adj
historique
having significance in history

historic site n
lieu historique
legally protected place
lieu historique monument historique
significant location in history

historical /hɪˈstɑɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ adj
historique
pertaining to history

historical cost n
coût d'acquisition coût historique valeur d'acquisition

historical criticism n
critique historique
study of received texts, especially the Bible, as historical sources

historical linguistics n
linguistique diachronique linguistique historique
the scientific study of language change

historical materialism n
matérialisme historique

historical present n
présent historique
tense

historically adv
historiquement
in a historic manner

historicism n
historicisme
theory that relates events to historical context

historicity /ˌhɪstəˈɹɪsɪti/ n
historicité
historical quality

historiographer /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
historiographe
scholar who studies historiography

historiography /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ n
historiographie
study of the discipline and practice of history
writing of history

history /ˈhɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈhɪs.tɹɪ/ n
histoire
aggregate of past events
branch of knowledge that studies the past
histoire passé
record or narrative description of past events
historique anamnèse
medicine: list of past and continuing medical conditions
historique histoire
computing: record of previous user events

history of ideas n
histoire des idées
history of ideas

history repeats itself proverb
l'histoire se répète
Translations

histrionic /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/ /hɪstɹiːˈɒnɪk/ adj
histrionique
excessively dramatic or emotional
théâtral
of or relating to actors or acting

histrionic personality disorder n
trouble de la personnalité histrionique

histrionics /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪks/ /hɪstɹiˈɒnɪks/ n
histrionisme théâtralisme
exaggerated, overemotional behaviour

hit /hɪt/ n
bonne cible portée efficace
collision of a projectile with the target
bouffée taffe
dose of an illegal or addictive drug
contrat
murder for criminal or political purposes
coup
blow, punch
coup sûr
(baseball) complete play, when the batter reaches base
frappe
attack on a location
hit
Internet: measured visit to a web site
hit résultat
computing, Internet: positive result of a search
tube hit schlager
success, especially in the entertainment industry

hit /hɪt/ v
cogner
to come into contact with forcefully and suddenly
descendre
to kill a person on the instructions of a third party
frapper
to affect negatively
frapper battre
to administer a blow
taper
to encounter a difficulty
to have sex with
toucher
to manage to touch in the right place

hit a snag v
tomber sur un os
to encounter an unexpected problem or delay

hit and run n
délit de fuite
the crime of causing an accident and leaving
tactique du hit-and-run
military technique

hit home v
faire mouche
to be especially memorable

hit it off v
sympathiser
develop an amicable relationship

hit on v
draguer cruiser
to approach somebody seeking love, sex, etc.

hit point n
point de vie
A unit of damage

hit someone for six v
anéantir dévaster
affect in a devastating way (by unexpected news)

hit the ground running v
se donner à fond sans attendre se mettre au travail tout de suite
begin an activity immediately and with full commitment

hit the hay v
aller dormir se coucher
to go to bed

hit the headlines v
faire la une faire les gros titres

hit the jackpot v
gagner le gros lot toucher le jackpot
to receive a favorable outcome, by luck

hit the nail on the head v
faire mouche
identify something exactly

hit the road v
mettre les voiles
to leave a place; to go away
prendre la route
to begin traveling in an automobile or other road vehicle

hit the rocks v
toucher le fond
to be at a low point

hit the roof v
sortir de ses gonds
To be explosively angry

hit the spot v
faire mouche mettre dans le mille passer crème
be particularly pleasing or appropriate

hitch /hɪt͡ʃ/ n
accroc anicroche hic
problem, delay or source of difficulty
dispositif
connection point for trailer
hic défaut
a hidden or unfavorable condition or element; a catch
nœud d'accroche
knot

hitchhike /ˈhɪt͡ʃhaɪk/ v
faire de l'[[auto-stop]] faire du stop
to try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road

hitchhiker n
autostoppeur pouceux
a person who hitchhikes

hitching post n
poteau d'attelage
a post or bar to tether an animal, usually a horse, to stop it straying

hither /ˈhɪðə/ /ˈhɪðɚ/ adv
ici çà
to here

hither and thither /-ˈθɪðə/ /-ˈθɪðɚ/ /ˌhɪðəɹ‿n̩ ˈðɪðə/ /ˌhɪðɚ‿n̩ ˈðɪðɚ/ adv
çà et là
in a disorderly manner

hitherto /ˈhɪðəˌtuː/ /ˈhɪðɚˌtu/ /ˌhɪðəˈtuː/ /ˌhɪðɚˈtu/ [ˈhɪðəˌtʰuː] [ˈhɪðɚˌtʰu] [ˌhɪðəˈtʰuː] [ˌhɪðɚˈtʰu] adv
jusqu'alors jusqu'ici jusqu'à maintenant jusqu'à présent
up to this time

hitman /ˈhɪtmæːn/ /ˈhɪtmən/ n
tueur à gages sicaire
contract killer

hmm /hm̩/ [m̥m̩˦˨] interjection
hum
indicating thinking or pondering

ho /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
pute
whore

hoar /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hoɹ/ /hɔː/ n
blanc-gris
colour

hoar frost /ˈhoɹ ˌfɹɑst/ /ˈhɔː fɹɒst/ n
gelée blanche givre
any frozen dew forming a white deposit on exposed surfaces; water vapour which has undergone deposition or desublimation (“transformation directly into ice crystals without first turning into liquid water”) to form a white deposit on exposed surfaces

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ n
magot
hidden supply
trésor
archeology: cache of valuable objects

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ v
amasser thésauriser accumuler
to amass

hoarder /ˈhoɹdɚ/ /ˈhɔɹdɚ/ /ˈhɔːdə/ n
collectionneur
one who hoards

hoarding /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/ n
hourd
roofed wooden shield over the battlements
syllogomanie
anxiety disorder

hoarse /hoəs/ /hoɹs/ /hoː(ə)ɹs/ /hoːɹs/ /hɔːs/ [ho̞ɹs] adj
enroué rauque
afflicted by a dry, quite harsh voice

hoarsely adv
sèchement

hoary /hɔɹ.i/ /hɔː.ɹi/ adj
chenu
white or gray with age

hoatzin /ˈwætsiːn/ /ˈwætsɪn/ /ˈwɑːtsiːn/ /ˈwɑːtsɪn/ n
hoazin sassa
bird, Opisthocomus hoazin

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ n
canular intox mystification
anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ v
berner duper
to deceive with a hoax

hob /hɑb/ /hɒb/ n
armure
a cutting tool
plan de cuisson
cooking surface

hobbit /ˈhɒbɪt/ [-ɪʔ] n
hobbit
fictional small humanoid creature
homme de Florès
An extinct species of hominin

hobble /ˈhɒbəl/ n
abot entrave
Short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses

hobble /ˈhɒbəl/ v
boiter
To walk unevenly

hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/ /ˈhɒ.bi/ n
passe-temps hobby
activity done for enjoyment in spare time
hobereau
Falco subbuteo

hobby horse n
cheval bâton dada cheval chaussette
child's toy
cheval-jupon masque-cheval
puppet-like costume
dada violon d'Ingres
topic about which someone loves to talk
draisienne
early bicycle

hobgoblin n
hobgoblin lutin
mischievous goblin

hobo /ˈhoʊ.boʊ/ /ˈhəʉ.bəʉ/ /ˈhəʊ.bəʊ/ n
saisonnier
migratory worker
vagabond clochard clodo
homeless person
vagabond clochard clodo sans-abri

hock /hɑk/ /hɒk/ n
jarret
tarsal jount of a digitigrade quadruped

hockey /ˈhɑki/ /ˈhɒki/ n
hockey hockey sur gazon hockey sur glace
the sport

hockey player n
hockeyeur hockeyeuse
field hockey player
ice hockey player

hockey puck n
palet rondelle
puck used in hockey

hockey stick n
bâton de hockey
instrument used in field hockey
bâton de hockey crosse
instrument used in ice hockey

hocus-pocus /-kɪs/ /ˌhoʊkəs ˈpoʊkəs/ /ˌhəʊkəs ˈpəʊkəs/ interjection
abracadabra hocus-pocus
phrase used as a magical incantation

hocus-pocus /-kɪs/ /ˌhoʊkəs ˈpoʊkəs/ /ˌhəʊkəs ˈpəʊkəs/ n
abracadabra
some (ineffectual) action carried out to bring about change as if by magic

hod /hɑd/ /hɒd/ n
hotte
three-sided box mounted on a pole for carrying bricks, mortar, or other construction materials over the shoulder

hodgepodge /ˈhɑd͡ʒˌpɑd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒd͡ʒˌpɒd͡ʒ/ n
salmigondis fatras
collection of miscellaneous things; a jumble

hodiernal /hoʊdiˈɝnəl/ /hɑ-/ /hɒ-/ /həʊdiˈɜːnl̩/ adj
[[d']][[aujourd'hui]]
of or pertaining to the present day or today

hodja n
hodja
a Muslim schoolmaster

hodograph n
hodographe

hoe /hoʉ/ /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
houe binette
agricultural tool

hoe /hoʉ/ /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ v
houer
to use the gardening tool

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ /hɔɡ/ n
cochon
animal of the family Suidae

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ /hɔɡ/ v
accaparer
to take more than one's share

hogan /ˈhoʊ.ɡən/ n
hogan-Navajo
house

hoglet n
hérissonneau
a baby hedgehog

hogwash /ˈhɒɡwɒʃ/ n
baratin boniment
nonsense

hogweed n
berce
umbelliferous plant, Heracleum

hoi polloi /ˌhɔɪ pəˈlɔɪ/ n
commun des mortels plèbe populace vulgum pecus
the common people

hoist /hɔɪst/ v
hisser
transitive: to raise; to lift; to elevate

hoist by one's own petard /hˈɔ͡ɪst bˈa͡ɪ wˈɒnz ˈə͡ʊn pɛˈtɑːd/ /hˈɔ͡ɪst bˈa͡ɪ wˈʌnz ˈo͡ʊn pɛˈɾɑː͡ɹd/ adj
l'arroseur arrosé tel est pris qui croyait prendre
be hurt by one's own plot

hoity-toitily /ˌhɔɪ.tiˈtɔɪ.tɪ.li/ adv
avec un air de duchesse avec un air supérieur pompeusement
in a pompous or snobbish manner

hokey /ˈhəʊki/ adj
bidon
phony, obviously of flimsy credibility
bidon cucul la praline
mélo
corny, overly sentimental

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ [hoəɫd] [həʊɫd] n
cale soute
cargo area

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ [hoəɫd] [həʊɫd] v
contenir
to contain
détenir
to detain
garder tenir
to reserve
retenir tenir
to cause to wait
soutenir
to maintain, to consider
tenir
to grasp
to organise an event or meeting
tenir garder
to keep possession

hold a candle v
arriver à la cheville faire le poids
be even remotely of the same quality

hold court v
tenir salon
To serve as the principal discussant or center of attention in an informal gathering of friends, associates, etc.

hold dear v
tenir à quelque chose comme à la prunelle de ses yeux

hold down v
baisser maintenir à terre
to restrain

hold on v
accrocher
to hold, grasp, or grip
garder
to keep; to store something for someone

hold one's breath v
retenir son souffle
to hold one's breath

hold one's head high v
garder la tête haute
act with pride

hold one's horses v
du calme minute, papillon
idiomatic: to be patient

hold one's liquor v
avoir une bonne descente tenir l'alcool
to have a considerable tolerance to alcohol

hold one's own v
bien se défendre se montrer capable se montrer à la hauteur tenir son rang
demonstrate oneself to be capable

hold one's tongue v
tenir sa langue
refrain from talking about something

hold out v
attendre
to wait for something better
tendre
tenir bon
endure

hold the cards v
avoir les cartes en main
To be in a strong position

hold the fort v
garder la boutique tenir la boutique tenir le pot droit
to assume or take responsibility

hold the purse strings v
tenir la caisse tenir les cordons de la bourse
to be in control of expenditure

hold the reins v
tenir les rênes
to be in charge

hold the road v
tenir la route

hold up v
retenir
to impede, detain

hold up one's end v
honorer sa part du contrat
to fulfill one's promise or obligation

hold water v
tenir la route
withstand scrutiny

hold-up n
hold-up
a robbery at gunpoint

hold-ups n
bas autofixant dim up
hold-up stockings

holdall /ˈhoʊldɔːl/ /ˈhəʊldɔːl/ n
fourre-tout fourretout
large bag

holder /ˈhoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈhəʊldə/ n
calier
(nautical) a person who works in the hold
détenteur porteur titulaire
a person who possesses something
porte- étui
a thing that holds
tenant tenant du titre
(sports) defending champion

holding /ˈhəʊldɪŋ/ [ˈhoʊɫdɪŋ] [ˈhəʉɫdɪŋ] [ˈhəʊɫdɪŋ] n
possession
something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds

holding company n
holding société faîtière société mère
company whose main purpose is to own shares of other companies

hole /hoʊl/ /hɐʉl/ /həʊl/ [hoɫ] [hɔʊɫ] n
faille trou
security vulnerability
mitard trou
place where a prisoner is kept
trou
a through opening
orifice (see anus etc. for specific body cavities)
lack of an electron
portion of a game of golf
undesirable place
weakness, flaw
trou creux
hollow in some surface

hole /hoʊl/ /hɐʉl/ /həʊl/ [hoɫ] [hɔʊɫ] v
trouer
to make holes

hole in one n
trou d'un coup trou en un
in golf

hole punch n
perforateur perforatrice trouilloteur trouilloteuse
tool

hole-in-the-wall n
boui-boui gargote
a small or obscure place

holey /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊl.li/ /ˈhəʊli/ [ˈhɒʊli] [ˈhɒʊɫ.li] adj
troué
containing holes

holiday /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdɪ/ n
fête
day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed
jour férié jour de congé
day declared free from work by the government
vacances
period during which pupils do not attend school
vacances congé
period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel

holiday camp n
camp de vacances
Enclosed resort providing accommodation and entertainment, generally aimed at families

holiday home n
maison de vacances
second home used for holidays

holiday pay n
pécule de vacances
basic wage paid while on holiday

holiday season n
période des fêtes saison des fêtes
period of the late fall and early winter when several holidays occur

holiday-maker n
vacancier vacancière
somebody on holiday

holier-than-thou /ˈhoʊ.li.ɚ ðən ˈðaʊ/ /ˈhəʊ.li.ə ð(ə)n ˈðaʊ/ adj
benoît bigot
hypocritically or self-righteously pious

holiness /ˈhoʊlinəs/ /ˈhəʊlinəs/ n
sainteté
state or condition of being holy

holism n
holisme
theory or belief that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
practice based on such a theory or belief

holist n
holiste
believer in, or practitioner of, holism

holistic /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ /həʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
holistique holiste
related to holism
relating to an analysis of the whole instead of a separation into parts

holland n
hollande
linen cloth

hollandaise sauce n
sauce hollandaise
emulsion of butter

holler /ˈhɑ.lɚ/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ɹ)/ n
cri hurlement
a yell, shout

holler /ˈhɑ.lɚ/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ɹ)/ v
crier hurler
to yell, shout

hollow /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɑlɚ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ adj
creux insignifiant
without substance
creux vide
having an empty space inside

hollow /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɑlɚ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ n
creux
unfilled space in something solid; a cavity

hollow block n
agglo bloc de béton parpaing
lightweight building block

hollow leg /ˌhɑ.loʊ ˈlɛɡ/ /ˌhɒl.əʊ ˈlɛɡ/ n
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
ability or tendency to drink large quantities of alcohol

hollow rail n
rail creux
type of curtain rail

holly /ˈhɑli/ /ˈhɒli/ n
houx
any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Ilex

hollyhock /ˈhɑlihɑk/ /ˈhɒlihɒk/ n
rose trémière
plant

holm oak /ˈhoʊm oʊk/ /ˈhəʊm əʊk/ n
chêne vert yeuse
evergreen tree, Quercus ilex

holmium /ˈhoʊ.mi.əm/ n
holmium
chemical element

holocaust /ˈhoʊ.lə-/ /ˈhɑl.əˌkɑst/ /ˈhɑl.əˌkɔst/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ʊ)ˌkɔːst/ n
holocauste
offering or sacrifice to a deity that is completely burned to ashes

hologamous adj
hologame

hologram /ˈhɒləɡɹæm/ n
hologramme
three-dimensional image created by holography

holograph n
holographe
handwritten document

holographic adj
holographe olographe
handwritten
holographique

holography n
holographie
a technique for recording, and then reconstructing, the amplitude and phase distributions of a coherent wave disturbance

holomorphic adj
holomorphe
of a complex function

holomorphosis n
holomorphose

holon n
chargeon
quasiparticle
holon
connection of the part and the whole

holonomic adj
holonome
mathematics

holonym /ˈhoʊl.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhɑl.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhɒl.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhəʊl.əˌnɪm/ n
holonyme
term that denotes a whole

holonymy n
holonymie
system of holonyms

holoparasitism n
holoparasitisme

holotropic /ˈhɒləˌtɹɒpɪk/ adj
holotropique

holotype n
holotype
single physical example or illustration of an organism used to describe the taxon

holster /ˈhoʊlstə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɒlstə(ɹ)/ n
étui holster
case for carrying a gun

holy /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊli/ adj
saint bénit
revered in a religion
saint sacré
dedicated to a religious purpose
saint sainte

holy cow interjection
la vache
interjection

holy fool n
fol-en-Christ
person who publicly acts as if mad or stupid for self-humilitation

holy fuck interjection
sacré putain
expression of surprise or the like

holy shit /ˌhoʊli ˈʃɪt/ /ˌhəʊli ˈʃɪt/ interjection
nom de Dieu bon Dieu de merde bordel de merde putain de merde
expression of surprise or the like

holy synod n
saint synode

holy war n
guerre sainte
primarily religious war

holy water n
eau bénite
water, sanctified

homage /oʊˈmɑʒ/ /ɒˈmɑːʒ/ /ˈ(h)ɑmɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒmɪd͡ʒ/ n
hommage
demonstration of respect
in feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to his or her lord
artistic work imitating another in a flattering style

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ adv
à la maison
at home
homewards

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ n
domicile foyer chez soi
house or structure in which someone lives
patrie
someone’s native land

home cinema n
cinédom cinéma chez soi cinéma maison cinéma à domicile home cinema
theatre-quality movie system at home

home country n
patrie
country where a person was born and raised

home delivery n
livraison à domicile
service of delivering goods to the customer's home

home economics n
économie domestique
the study of homemaking

home front n
front intérieur
civilian sphere

home fry n
patate rissolée pomme de terre rissolée
potato piece }}
patates rissolées pommes de terre rissolées
potato dish }}

home loan n
crédit immo crédit immobilier
mortgage on a house

home page /ˈhoʊmpeɪdʒ/ /ˈhəʊmpeɪdʒ/ n
page d'accueil accueil index page de démarrage
main or first page of a website
page d'accueil page de démarrage
web page set to open in a web browser

home plate n
marbre
pentagonal rubber object

home remedy n
remède de bonne femme remède de grand-mère
home remedy

home run n
circuit coup de circuit
(baseball) four-base hit

home school v
faire l'école à la maison
be educated at home
educate children at home

home stretch n
dernière ligne droite
final stretch of a race
final part of a distance or effort

home sweet home /hoʊm swiːt hoʊm/ /həʊm swiːt həʊm/ phraseologicalUnit
on est bien à la maison qu'on est bien chez soi
Nice, comfortable home

home team n
équipe locale
team playing in its home territory or field

homebirth n
accouchement assisté à domicile accouchement à domicile
childbirth taking place at home, rather than in a hospital

homebody n
casanier pantouflard
person who likes to stay home

homecoming /ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/ n
retour
the act of returning home

homegrown adj
fait maison
Grown at home

homeland n
patrie
country which one regards as home
terre natale
one's country of birth

homeless /ˈhoʊmləs/ /ˈhoʊmlɪs/ adj
SDF sans-abri sans domicile fixe itinérant
lacking a permanent residence

homelessness n
sans-abrisme itinérance
state of being homeless

homemade adj
fait maison maison
made at home

homemaker n
femme au foyer homme au foyer
person who maintains his or her residence

homeopath n
homéopathe
a person who practices homeopathy

homeopathic adj
homéopathique
of or pertaining to homeopathy

homeopathy /ˌhomiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhɑmiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhɒmɪˈɒpəθi/ /ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθi/ n
homéopathie
system of treating diseases with very small amounts

homeosis n
homéose
transformation of one body part into another

homeostasis /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/ /ˌhɒmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/ /ˌhəʊmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/ n
homéostasie
ability to stabilize internal environment

homeostat n
homéostat

homeostatic /ˌhoʊmioʊˈstætɪk/ adj
homéostatique
of or pertaining to homeostasis

homeothermy n
homéothermie
the state or condition of being homeothermic

homeotic /hɒmiːˈɒtɪk/ adj
homéotique
of or pertaining to homeosis

homesickness n
mal du pays nostalgie dépaysement
missing one's home or family

homestead /ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/ n
demeure foyer propriété
place that is one's home

hometown n
ville natale
place of birth or residence

homeward /ˈhoʊmwɚd/ /ˈhəʊmwəd/ adv
à la maison
towards home

homewards adj
à la maison
leading toward home

homework /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ n
devoirs
work that is done at home

homicide /ˈhoʊ.məˌsaɪ̯d/ /ˈhɑm.əˌsaɪ̯d/ /ˈhɒm.ɪˌsaɪ̯d/ n
homicide assassin meurtrier meurtrière
a person who kills another
homicide meurtre assassinat homicide involontaire
the killing of one person by another

homie /ˈhoʊmi/ /ˈhəʊmi/ n
gros pote
a friend; somebody one often hangs out with

homiletics n
homilétique
art of preaching

homily /ˈhɑmɪli/ /ˈhɒmɪli/ n
homélie
sermon

homing pigeon n
pigeon voyageur
domesticated rock pigeon with strong homing instinct

hominid n
hominidé
primate of the taxonomic family Hominidae

hominization n
hominisation
The process of becoming like a human.

hominize v
hominiser
To make human

hominy /ˈhɒmɪni/ n
maïs lessivé
a food made from hulled maize

homo Aristophaneus /ˈhoʊ-/ /ˈhɑmoʊ æɹɪsˌtɑfəˈniəs/ /ˈhɒməʊ æɹɪsˌtɒfəˈniːəs/ /ˈhəʊ-/ n
homo aristophaneus
person with the characteristics and nature depicted in the comedies of Aristophanes

homo- prefix
homo-
Same

homocapitalism n
homocapitalisme
capitalist appropriation and assimilation of sexual diversity

homocentric adj
homocentrique
having the same centre

homoerotic /ˌhoʊmoʊəˈɹɑtɪk/ /ˌhəʊməʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
homoérotique
arousing homosexual desire
pertaining to homosexuality

homoeroticism n
homoérotisme
the state or quality of being homoerotic

homogeneity /ˌhoʊ.mə.d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhoʊ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɑ.mə.d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhɑ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnæɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnæɪ.ə.ɾi] [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnɪi.ə.ti] [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnɪi.ə.ɾi] n
homogénéité
quality of being homogeneous

homogeneous /həˈmɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs/ /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒɛ.njəs/ /ˌhoʊ.məˈd͡ʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ adj
homogène
of the same kind; alike, similar
having the same composition throughout

homogeneous catalysis n
catalyse homogène
catalysis in which the catalyst is present in the same phase as the reactants

homogeneously adv
homogènement
in a homogeneous manner

homogenization n
homogénéisation
homogenization

homogenize /həˈmɑːd͡ʒənaɪz/ /həˈmɒdʒənaɪz/ v
homogénéiser
to make homogeneous

homogenizer n
homogénéiseur

homoglyph /ˈhɒməʊɡlɪf/ n
homoglyphe
a character identical or nearly identical in appearance to another, but which differs in the meaning it represents

homograph /ˈhoʊməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɑːməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɒməɡɹɑːf/ /ˈhəʊməɡɹæf/ n
homographe
word with the same spelling but different meaning

homolecithal adj
homolécithe

homologate /hoʊˈmɑləɡeɪt/ /həˈmɑləɡeɪt/ /həˈmɒləɡeɪt/ v
homologuer
confirm

homologation n
homologation
law

homological adj
autologique
grammar

homologous /həˈmɒləɡəs/ adj
homologue
(biology) corresponding to a similar structure in another life form
(chemistry) belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds
(genetics) having the same morphology as another chromosome
showing a degree of correspondence

homology n
homologie
chemistry: relationship of being in the same group of the periodic table
genetics: presence of the same series of bases in related genes
organic chemistry: relationship of being in the same homologous series

homomorphically adv
homomorphiquement
notion in mathematics

homomorphism n
homomorphisme
notion in mathematics

homomorphous adj
homomorphe
characterized by homomorphism

homonationalism n
homonationalisme

homonym /ˈhɑmənɪm/ /ˈhɒmənɪm/ n
homonyme
word with the same sound or spelling

homonymous adj
homonyme
having the same name
pertaining to a homonym

homonymy n
homonymie
property of being a homonym

homopatriarchy n
homopatriarcat
dominance of homosexual males over other LGBTI people.

homophile n
homophile
one who has a sexual or romantic preference for persons of one's own gender

homophobe [ˈhɒməˌfəʊb] [ˈhəʊməˌfəʊb] n
homophobe
person who is prejudiced against homosexuals and homosexuality

homophobia /ˌhɒ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌhəʊ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ n
homophobie
fear, dislike, or hate of homosexuals

homophobic adj
homophobe
characteristic of homophobia

homophone /ˈhɑməfoʊ̯n/ /ˈhɒməfəʊ̯n/ /ˈhɔməfoʊ̯n/ n
homophone
words with the same pronunciation

homophony /həˈmɒfəni/ n
homophonie

homopter n
homoptère
insect

homorganic /ˌhɑmɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ˌhɒmɔːˈɡænɪk/ adj
homorgane homorganique
having the same place of articulation

homoscedastic adj
homoscédastique
having the same finite variance for all elements

homoscedasticity /hoʊmoʊsɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ /həʊməʊskɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ n
homoscédasticité
property of a set of random variables

homosexual /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ adj
homosexuel homosexuelle
sexually attracted solely or primarily to the same sex

homosexual /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ n
homosexuel homosexuelle lesbienne
person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex

homosexuality /ˌhoʊmoʊˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ /ˌhoʊməˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ /ˌhɒmə(ʊ)-/ /ˌhəʊmə(ʊ)sɛkʃʊˈælɪti/ /ˌhəʊmə(ʊ)ˌsɛksjʊˈælɪti/ n
homosexualité la vice allemande
sexual orientation

homosexualization n
homosexualisation

homosexualize v
homosexualiser

homosexually adv
homosexuellement
in a homosexual way

homosociality n
homosociabilité homosocialité
sociality with members of the same sex

homothetic adj
homothétique
math: of a type of function

homothety n
homothétie
scaling transformation

homotopic adj
homotope
(topology) such that there is a homotopy taking one to the other

homotopy n
homotopie
(topology) continuous deformation of one continuous function to another
(topology) system of groups associated with a topological space
(topology) theory associating a system of groups with each topological space

homozygosity n
homozygotie
condition of being homozygous

homozygote /ˌhəʊməʊˈzaɪɡəʊt/ n
homozygote
a diploid individual that has equal alleles at one or more genetic loci

homozygous /ˌhəʊməʊˈzaɪɡəs/ adj
homozygote
of an organism in which both copies of a given gene have the same allele

hon /hʌn/ n
hon

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ n
pierre à aiguiser
sharpening stone

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ v
affiner affuter perfectionner
to refine or master a skill
aiguiser
to sharpen with a hone

honest /ˈɑnəst/ /ˈɑnɪst/ /ˈɒnɪst/ /ˈɔːnɪst/ adj
honnête
scrupulous with regard to telling the truth

honestly /ˈɑnɪstli/ /ˈɒnɪstli/ adv
franchement honnestement pour estre honneste
(speech act) frankly
honnêtement franchement
in an honest manner

honesty /ˈɑnəsti/ /ˈɒnəsti/ /ˈɒnəstɪ/ /ˈɔːnɪstɪ/ n
honnêteté
quality of being honest

honey /ˈhʌni/ n
miel
sweet substance produced by bees
colour

honey badger n
ratel zorille du Cap
Mellivora capensis

honey bee n
abeille abeille à miel
honey bee

honey buzzard n
bondrée
Pernis apivorus

honey dipper n
cuillère à miel
kitchen tool

honey house n
miellerie

honey locust n
févier
tree

honey trap n
piège de miel
use of a romantic or a sexual relationship

honeycake n
pain d'épice
a cake made with honey

honeycomb /ˈhʌnikəʊm/ /ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/ n
rayon de miel alvéole alvéole d’abeille rayon de ruche
substance made by bees primarily from beeswax which has hexagonal cells; single sheet made up of two layers of this substance

honeycombed adj
alvéolé
having a perforated structure, resembling a honeycomb

honeydew /-dʒuː/ /ˈhʌniˌd(j)u/ /ˈhʌnɪdjuː/ n
miellat
sweet, sticky substance deposited on leaves, etc., by insects feeding on plant sap, or by fungi

honeydew melon n
melon miel
melon from the Cucumis melo Inodorous group cultivar group with sweet, light green or white flesh and a smooth greenish-white or yellow rind

honeyed /ˈhʌnid/ adj
miellé
containing honey

honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/ n
lune de miel
period of time immediately following a marriage
period of unusually good feelings
voyage de noces lune de miel
trip taken by a newly wed married couple

honeypot n
pot de miel
a pot of honey

honeysuckle /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/ /ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/ n
chèvrefeuille
plant

hongbao /ˈ(ˌ)hɑŋ-/ /ˈ(ˌ)hʊŋ-/ /ˈhɒŋbaʊ/ /ˈhɔŋˌbaʊ/ /ˌhɒŋˈbaʊ/ /ˌhɔŋˈbaʊ/ n
enveloppe rouge paquet rouge
decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope

honi soit qui mal y pense /ˌoʊni -/ /ˌɒni ˌswɑː kiː ˌmal iː ˈpɒ̃s/ /ˌɔni ˌswɑ ki ˌmɑl i ˈpɑ̃s/ phraseologicalUnit
honi soit qui mal y pense honni soit qui mal y pense
honi soit qui mal y pense

honk /hɑŋk/ /hɒŋk/ /hɔŋk/ n
cacardement
the cry of a goose
klaxon
the sound produced by a typical car horn

honk /hɑŋk/ /hɒŋk/ /hɔŋk/ v
cacarder
to honk like a goose
klaxonner
to use a car horn

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ n
honneur
token of praise or respect

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ v
honorer
think of, respect highly
confer honour on

honorable /ˈɑnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɑnɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnɹəbl̩/ adj
honorable
worthy of respect

honorable mention n
mention honorable
award or recognition

honorarium /ˌɑ.nəˈɹɛɹ.i.əm/ /ˌɒ.nəˈɹɛɹ.i.əm/ n
honoraires
compensation for services

honorary /ˈɑn.əˌrɛr.i/ adj
honoris causa
given as an honor

honorary consul n
consul honoraire consule honoraire
person representing a country as a local consul

honorific /ˌɑːnəˈɹɪfɪk/ /ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk/ adj
honorifique
showing or conferring honour and respect

honorific /ˌɑːnəˈɹɪfɪk/ /ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk/ n
titre honorifique
title or term of respect

honorificabilitudinitatibus /-ˈtæ-/ /ˌɑn.əˌɹɪf.ɪ.kəˌbɪl.əˌt(j)u.dɪ.nɪˈteɪ.tɪ.bəs/ /ˌɒn.əˌɹɪf.ɪ.kəˌbɪl.ɪˌt(j)uː.dɪ.nɪˈteɪ.tɪ.bəs/ [-ɾɪ-] n
honorificabilitudinitatibe
state of being able to achieve honours

honour killing n
crime d'honneur
murder as a cultural practice

honourably /ˈɑnəɹəbli/ /ˈɑnɹəbli/ /ˈɒnəɹəbli/ /ˈɒnɹəbli/ adv
honorablement
in an honourable manner

honoured /ˈɑnɚd/ /ˈɒnəd/ adj
honoré
respected, having received honour

hoo-ha /ˈhuːˌhɑː/ n
bordel brouhaha chahut tapage tumulte
a fuss, commotion, uproar

hoochie n
pouffiasse
female who dresses scantily
promiscuous woman

hood /hʊd/ [hɪ̈d] [hʊ̈d] adj
bled
Relating to inner-city everyday life, both positive and negative aspects

hood /hʊd/ [hɪ̈d] [hʊ̈d] n
capot
capote
soft top of a convertible car or carriage
capuche capuchon
covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak
hotte
metal covering that leads to a vent to suck away smoke or fumes
licence
distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

hood /hʊd/ [hɪ̈d] [hʊ̈d] v
encapuchonner
cover with a hood

hood ornament n
bouchon de radiateur
decoration on car's hood

hooded /ˈhʊdɪd/ adj
encapuchonné
covered with a hood

hooded crane n
grue moine
Grus monacha

hooded crow n
corneille mantelée
Corvus cornix

hooded seal /ˈhʊdɪd siːl/ n
phoque à capuchon
a seal

hoodie /ˈhʊdi/ n
sweat à capuche
sweatshirt, with an integral hood

hoodlum /ˈhuːdləm/ /ˈhʊdləm/ n
bandit
a gangster; a hired thug
voyou
a rough or violent youth

hoodoo n
cheminée de fée
spire of rock

hoodwink /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/ /ˈhʊdˌwɪŋk/ v
avoir
to deceive using a disguise

hooey /ˈhuː.i/ n
bêtise connerie
silly talk or writing

hoof /huːf/ /hʊf/ n
sabot
tip of a toe of ungulates

hoof fungus n
amadouvier
Fomes fomentarius

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ n
bras roulé
basketball shot that goes overhead
crochet agrafe
rod bent into a curved shape
crochet hameçon
type of boxing punch
loop shaped like a hook under certain letters
hook
software feature

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ v
accrocher
to attach a hook
ferrer
to catch with a hook

hook and eye n
agrafe et porte
a matched hook and an eye, used for fastening

hook shot n
bras roulé
basketball shot that goes overhead

hook up v
choper papillonner
to have a casual sexual experience with another person, usually without any future relationship intended

hookah /ˈhu.kə/ /ˈhʊ.kə/ n
narguilé chicha houka
pipe

hooked /hʊkt/ adj
accro
addicted; unable to resist or cease doing

hooker /ˈhʊk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhʊk.ɚ/ n
talonneur talonneuse
rugby player

hookworm n
ankylostome
parasitic worm

hooligan /ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/ n
hooligan voyou casseur
person that causes trouble or violence

hooliganism n
hooliganisme
behavior

hoop /huːp/ n
cercle cerceau
circular band of metal used to bind a barrel

hoopoe /ˈhupoʊ/ /ˈhupu/ /ˈhupəʊ/ /ˈhuːpuː/ n
huppe huppe fasciée
bird Upupa epops

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ interjection
hourra&nbsp;!
elated expression of approval

hoot /huːt/ /hʉːt/ [hïɯt] n
hululement ululement
cry of an owl
huées
derisive cry or shout

hoot /huːt/ /hʉːt/ [hïɯt] v
huer
To cry out or shout in contempt
huer railler
To assail with contemptuous cries or shouts
hululer ululer boubouler bubuler
To make the cry of an owl

hooter /ˈhu.tɚ/ /ˈhuː.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈhu.ɾɚ] n
klaxon
horn of a motor vehicle
nichon robert
slang: breast

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ n
houblon
plant
dried flowers of the hop plant

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ v
sauter à cloche-pied
jump a short distance

hopak /ˈhoːpæk/ /ˈhəʊpæk/ n
gopak hopak
a Ukrainian national dance

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ n
espoir espérance
belief that something wished for can happen
person or thing that is a source of hope

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ v
espérer
to want something to happen, with expectation that it might

hope springs eternal proverb
tant qu'il y a de la vie, il y a de l'espoir
the feeling of hopefulness endlessly renews itself

hopeful /ˈhoʊpfəl/ /ˈhəʊpfəl/ adj
encourageant

hopefully /ˈhoʊpfəli/ /ˈhəʊpfəli/ adv
avec un peu de chance espérer
it is hoped that

hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ /ˈhəʊplɪs/ adj
désespéré
destitute of hope; having no expectation of good; despairing

hopelessness n
désespérance
the lack of hope; despair

hophornbeam n
charme-houblon
Any species of the genus Ostrya

hoplite /ˈhɒplaɪt/ n
hoplite
A heavily-armed infantry soldier of Ancient Greece

hopscotch /ˈhɑpˌskɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈhɒpˌskɒt͡ʃ/ n
marelle
child's game

horchata /(h)ɔːɹˈt͡ʃɑːtə/ n
horchata
sweet beverage

horde /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ n
horde
wandering troop or gang
a large number of people

horehound n
marrube
Marrubium vulgare

horizon /həˈɹaɪ.zən/ n
horizon ligne d'horizon
line that appears to separate the Earth from the sky

horizontal /ˌhoɹəˈzɑntəl/ /ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ adj
horizontal
parallel to the plane of the horizon

horizontal bar n
barre fixe
horizontally-aligned bar used in gymnastics

horizontal dancing /ˌhɒ.ɹɪˈzɒn.təl ˈdæn.sɪŋ/ /ˌhɒ.ɹɪˈzɒn.təl ˈdɑːn.sɪŋ/ /ˌhɔː.ɹəˈzɑːn.təl ˈdæn.sɪŋ/ /ˌhɔː.ɹəˈzɑːn.təl ˈdɑːn.sɪŋ/ n
partie de jambes en l’air
euphemistically: sexual intercourse

horizontally adv
horizontalement
in a horizontal direction or position

hormogonium n
hormogonie

hormonal /hɔɹˈmoʊnəl/ adj
hormonal
pertaining to hormones

hormone /ˈhoɹmoʊn/ /ˈhɔːməʊn/ n
hormone
substance produced by the body that effects physiological activity
synthetic compound with the same activity as a hormone
a plant hormone

hormonization n
hormonisation

horn /hɔɹn/ /hɔːn/ /ˈhoːrn/ /ˈhoːɻn/ /ˈhɒːɹn/ n
cor corne
any of several musical wind instruments
corne cor
growth on the heads of certain animals
substance
instrument used to signal others
cuivres
informal: generally, any brass wind instrument
klaxon
loud alarm, especially on a motor vehicle

hornbeam /ˈhɔɹnˌbim/ /ˈhɔːnˌbiːm/ n
charme
tree of Carpinus

hornbill /ˈhɔːn.bɪl/ /ˈhɔːɹn.bɪl/ n
calao
bird

hornblende /ˈhɔɹnˌblɛnd/ /ˈhɔːnˌblɛnd/ n
hornblende
a green to black amphibole mineral

horndog n
chaud lapin queutard
man fixated on sex

horned /ˈhɔː(ɹ)nd/ /ˈhɔː(ɹ)nɪd/ adj
accorné
heraldry sense
cornu
having horns

horned helmet n
casque à cornes

horned lark n
alouette hausse-col
Eremophila alpestris

horned lizard n
iguane à cornes lézard à cornes
lizard of the genus Phrynosoma

horned melon n
kiwano
plant

horned owl n
hibou
New World member of the genus Bubo

horned puffin n
macareux cornu
Fratercula corniculata

hornet /ˈhɔɹ.nɪt/ /ˈhɔː.nɪt/ n
frelon
a large wasp, of the genus Vespa, with a brown-and-yellow-striped body

hornfels n
cornéenne
splintery metamorphic rock

hornless /hɔɹn.ləs/ /hɔɹn.lɪs/ /hɔːn.ləs/ /hɔːn.lɪs/ adj
acère écorné
without horns

horny /ˈhoɹni/ /ˈhɔːni/ adj
cornu
having horns
corné
hard or bony
excité chaud
sexually aroused

horologist n
horloger horlogère
a person who makes or repairs timekeeping devices

horology n
horologie
art, science, and technology of timekeeping

horopter n
horoptère
three-dimensional curve

horopteric adj
horoptérique

horoscope /ˈhɒ.ɹə.skəʊp/ /ˈhɔ.ɹəˌskoʊp/ n
horoscope
astrological forecast

horrendous /həˈɹɛndəs/ /əˈɹɛndəs/ adj
épouvantable
extremely bad; awful; terrible

horribile dictu adv
horribile dictu
horrible to say

horrible /ˈhɑɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɒɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɔɹɪbəl/ [-bəɫ] adj
horrible affreux
causing horror, terrible
horrible épouvantable
tremendously bad

horribly /ˈhɑɹəbli/ /ˈhɒɹɪbli/ /ˈhɔɹəbli/ adv
horriblement
extremely
in a horrible way
with a bad effect

horrid /ˈhɒɹɪd/ /ˈhɔɹɪd/ adj
abhorrable abominable désagréable exécrable ignominieux
offensive, disagreeable, abominable, execrable
horrible affreux
causing horror or dread

horrific /hɑˈɹɪfɪk/ /hɒˈɹɪfɪk/ /hɔˈɹɘfɘk/ /hɔˈɹɪfɪk/ /hɘˈɹɘfɘk/ /həˈɹɪfɪk/ adj
horrifique
causing horror

horror /ˈhɑɹ.ɚ/ /ˈhɒɹ.ə/ /ˈhɔɚ/ /ˈhɔɹ.ɚ/ n
aversion dégoût
intense dislike or aversion
horreur effroi
intense distressing fear or repugnance

horror movie n
film d'épouvante film d’horreur
motion picture which horrifies or frightens

horror story n
histoire d'horreur histoire d'épouvante
fictional narrative of distressing events
horreur
unpleasant experience
horreurs
disturbing rumour

hors categorie n
HC hors catégorie

hors d'oeuvre /ˌɔɹˈdɝv/ /ˌɔːˈdɜːv/ n
broutille gnognotte pipi de chat rien
anything of secondary concern
hors-d'œuvre
appetizer

horse /hoɹs/ /hoːs/ /hɔːs/ /hɔːɹs/ [ho̝ːs] [ho̞ɹs] n
cavalerie
cavalry soldiers
cavalier cheval
knight in chess
cheval d'arçons cheval
gymnastic equipment
cheval jument poulain pouliche étalon
members of the species Equus ferus
équidé cheval
related or similar species

horse archer n
archer à cheval
a cavalryman armed with a bow

horse chestnut /ˌhɔɹs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ /ˌhɔːs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ n
marron marron d’Inde
seed
marronnier marronnier d’Inde
tree

horse latitudes n
les latitudes des chevaux
warm, dry subtropical bands encircling the globe

horse of a different color n
c'est une autre paire de manches
unrelated or incidentally related matter with different significance

horse race /ˈhɔː(ɹ)sɹeɪs/ n
course de chevaux
a competitive race for horses carrying jockeys; often the subject of betting

horse racing n
courses de chevaux hippisme
a sport where horses and their jockeys compete to be fastest

horse sense n
gros bon sens
common sense

horse stance n
kiba-dachi
posture in Asian martial arts

horse-drawn adj
hippomobile
pulled along by horse

horseapple n
bois d'arc oranger des Osages
tree of the species Maclura pomifera
orange des Osages
inedible fruit of the American tree Maclura pomifera

horseback /ˈhɔɹsˌbæk/ /ˈhɔːsˌbæk/ adv
à cheval
on the back of a horse

horsebox n
van
vehicle

horsefly n
taon
fly of the family Tabanidae

horsehair n
crin
hair of a horse, from its mane or tail

horseling n
poney
a little horse

horseman /ˈhɔrsmən/ /ˈhɔːsmən/ n
cavalier
man who rides a horse
soldier on horseback

horsemeat n
viande de cheval
horse meat

horseplay n
chahut
rough or rowdy play

horseplay v
chahuter
to engage in horseplay

horsepower /ˈhɔɹsˌpaʊɚ/ /ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/ n
cheval-vapeur
metric
non-metric

horseradish /ˈhɔɹsɹædɪʃ/ /ˈhɔːsɹædɪʃ/ n
raifort
plant
raifort cran cranson de Bretagne
condiment

horseriding n
équitation
the practice of riding horses for sport or pleasure

horseshoe /ˈhɔː.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹ.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ n
fer à cheval
metallic shoe of a horse
shape of a horseshoe

horseshoe /ˈhɔː.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹ.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ v
ferrer
to apply horseshoes to a horse

horseshoe crab n
limule
arthropod

horseshoe vetch n
fer à cheval hippocrépide
Hippocrepis

horsetail /ˈhɔː(ɹ)s.teɪl/ n
prêle
plant of the order Equisetales

horsewhip n
cravache
whip used on horses

horsewoman n
écuyère
a female equestrian

horsy /ˈhɔɹsi/ /ˈhɔːsi/ adj
chevalin
of or relating to horses

horsy /ˈhɔɹsi/ /ˈhɔːsi/ n
dada
a child's term or name for a horse

hortative /ˈhɔːtətɪv/ adj
hortatif
of a mood or class of imperative subjunctive moods of a verb for giving strong encouragement
urging, exhorting, or encouraging

horticultural adj
horticole
of or pertaining to horticulture, connected with gardening

horticulture /ˈhɔɹ.tɪˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈhɔː.tɪˌkʌl.tʃə(ɹ)/ n
horticulture
the science of caring for gardens

hosanna /hoʊˈzænə/ /hoʊˈzɑnə/ interjection
hosanna
liturgical word

hose /hoʊz/ /həʊz/ n
tuyau
flexible tube

hose clamp n
collier de serrage collier
device to clamp a hose to a fitting

hose down v
calmer quelqu'un
To calm down a person
éteindre un feu
To put out or reduce a fire

hospice /ˈhɑspɪs/ /ˈhɒspɪs/ n
hospice
a facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill
provision of palliative care for the terminally ill

hospitable /hɑsˈpɪtəbl̩/ /hɒsˈpɪtəbl̩/ /ˈhɑspɪtəbl̩/ adj
hospitalier
cordial and generous towards guests

hospital /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɑs.pɪ.ɾl̩/ /ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ n
hôpital
large medical facility

hospital gown n
blouse d'hôpital chemise d'hôpital jaquette d'hôpital
gown worn by patients

hospital ship n
navire hôpital navire-hôpital
hospital ship

hospitality /hɑs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ /hɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ n
hospitalité
act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests
hôtellerie-restauration
business of providing catering, lodging and entertainment service

hospitalization n
hospitalisation
hospitalizing of a patient

hospitalize /ˈhɒspɪtəˌlaɪz/ v
hospitaliser
to send to a hospital

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ n
hôte
biology: cell or organism which harbors another organism
computing: computer attached to a network
hôte amphitryon maître de maison
person who receives or entertains a guest
organisateur animateur
person or organisation responsible for running an event
armée ost
multitude of people arrayed as an army
hostie
consecrated bread

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ v
animer recevoir
perform the role of a host
héberger
computing: run software for a remote user or process

host cell n
cellule hôte
living cell which harbours an infectious agent

host desecration n
Accusation de profanation d'hosties contre les Juifs
a form of sacrilege in Christian denominations

host family n
famille d'accueil
a family which provides board and lodging to au pairs and students

hostage /ˈhɑs.tɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒs.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
otage
person given as a pledge or security

hostage-taker n
preneur d'otage

hostel /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ n
auberge pension
an affordable overnight lodging place

hoster n
hébergeur
provider of online hosting

hostess /ˈhoʊstɪs/ /ˈhəʊstəs/ n
hôtesse de l'air
stewardess
hôtesse maîtresse de maison
female host

hostile /ˈhɑstaɪl/ /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstaɪl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ adj
hostile
belonging or appropriate to an enemy

hostility /hɑˈstɪlɪti/ /hɒˈstɪlɪti/ n
hostilité
state of being hostile
hostile action, especially a military action

hosting /ˈhoʊstɪŋ/ /ˈhəʊstɪŋ/ n
hébergement
running and maintaining a computer system

hostname n
nom d'hôte
name by which any device attached to a computer network is known

hot /hɑt/ /hɒt/ adj
brûlant
very close to finding or guessing something to be found or guessed
chaud
having a high temperature
chouré
slang: stolen
faire chaud chaud
of the weather
fiévreux
feverish
piquant épicé
spicy
radioactif
radioactive
sexy bonne
slang: physically very attractive
vif
electrically charged

hot air n
air chaud
heated air
vent
empty, confused or exaggerated talk

hot chocolate n
chocolat chaud
beverage

hot dog /ˈhɑt.dɑɡ/ /ˈhɑt.dɔɡ/ /ˈhɒt.dɒɡ/ /ˈhʌt.dɒɡ/ /ˌhɑtˈdɑɡ/ /ˌhɑtˈdɔɡ/ /ˌhɒtˈdɒɡ/ [ˈhʌʔ.dɒːɡ] n
hot-dog chien chaud roteux
frankfurter in a bun

hot flush n
bouffée de chaleur
sudden sensation of heat, symptom of the menopause

hot on someone's heels adj
aux trousses de
close behind

hot pants n
mini-short micro-short
small shorts

hot pot n
fondue avec bouillon
stew of beef or lamb and potatoes
fondue chinoise
communal meal in China

hot potato n
patate chaude
awkward or delicate problem
child's game

hot sauce /ˈhɒtˌsɔs/ n
sauce Chili sauce piquante
condiment made from chile peppers

hot shoe n
pied-sabot

hot spot /ˈhɑtˌspɑt/ /ˈhɒtˌspɒt/ n
point chaud
surface manifestation of a plume that rises from deep in a celestial body’s mantle

hot spring n
source chaude
natural spring producing water whose temperature is greater than about 20°C (68° F)

hot water n
eau chaude
hot water
peine
dangerous situation, trouble

hot water bottle n
bouillotte
a flexible bottle for heat therapy

hot water heater n
chauffe-eau
apparatus in which water is heated for domestic hot water

hot yoga n
yoga chaud
yoga exercises performed under hot and humid conditions

hot-air balloon n
montgolfière ballon à air chaud
balloon-shaped aircraft filled with hot air

hotbed n
nid
place ideal for the growth of something undesirable

hotchpot n
rapport à succession
blending together of property so as to achieve equal division in the case of inheritance; collation

hotel /(h)əʊˈtɛl/ /hoʊˈtɛl/ /ˈhoʊtɛl/ n
hôtel
establishment providing accommodation
red property in the game of Monopoly

hotel room n
chambre [[d']]hôtel chambre d'hôtel

hotelier /oʊ.təl.ˈjeɪ/ /ˌhoʊ.ˈtɛl.i.əɹ/ /ˌhəʊ.ˈtɛl.i.ə/ n
hôtelier hôtelière
someone who runs a hotel

hothead n
tête brûlée
one who reacts quickly and without thinking carefully first

hothouse n
vivier
environment that encourages development

hotline n
aide en ligne hotline
assistance téléphonique
telephone line that is able to give immediate assistance
téléphone rouge
direct line between two people

hotplate n
plaque chauffante plaque de cuisson
semi-portable stove

hotshot /ˈhɒtˌʃɒt/ n
as bête champion machine
someone with exceptional skills in a certain field

hottie /ˈhɑ.ti/ /ˈhɒ.ti/ /ˈhɔ.ti/ [ˈhɑ.ɾi] [ˈhɔ.ɾi] n
bombe
slang: sexually attractive person

houbara bustard n
houbara
Chlamydotis undulata

hound /haʊnd/ n
chien courant chien de chasse braque molosse
dog, hunting dog

hound's tongue n
cynoglosse
Cynoglossum officinale

houndstooth /ˈhaʊndstuːθ/ n
pied-de-poule
fabric pattern

hour /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ n
heure
time period of sixty minutes
the time
heures
unit to denote the hour, such as military usage in English

hour hand n
aiguille des heures petite aiguille
the hand on a clock or watch which indicates the hour

hourglass /ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/ n
sablier
clock

hourglass figure n
taille de guêpe
a human body shape resembling an hourglass

houri /ˈhʊəɹi/ n
houri
(Islam) a nymph in the form of a beautiful virgin

house /haʊs/ /hʌʊs/ n
chambre maison
debating chamber for government politicians
le papa et la maman
children's game
maison
human abode
archetypal structure of a human abode
dynasty, familiar descendance
an establishment, business

house /haʊz/ v
abriter héberger loger
admit to residence
garer loger
keep within a structure or container

house arrest n
résidence surveillée assignation à résidence
confinement of a person, by authorities, to his or her residence

house call n
visite à domicile
visit by a medical professional

house cricket n
grillon domestique
Acheta domestica

house lizard n
gecko asiatique tjictjac
lizard

house mouse n
souris souris domestique
mouse of the species Mus musculus

house mover n
déménageur déménageuse

house music /ˈhaʊs ˌmjuːzɪk/ n
house house music
type of electronic dance music with an uptempo beat and recurring kickdrum

house number n
numéro de maison
street address

house of cards /ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkɑɹdz/ [ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkʰɑɹdz] n
château de cartes
structure made by stacking playing cards
structure or argument built on a shaky foundation

house points n
bon point
Points awarded to a member of a grammar school for some achievement

house rule n
règlement intérieur
a rule adopted by a particular establishment

house sparrow n
moineau domestique piaf moineau franc
Passer domesticus

house wine n
vin de maison vin de pays
a relatively inexpensive wine sold in restaurants

house-trained adj
propre dressé
trained not to excrete indoors

houseblock /haʊsˈblɒk/ n
taloryhmä

housecloth n
chiffon
old cloth used for cleaning

housefly n
mouche domestique
fly

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ adj
domestique
found in or having its origin in a home

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ n
foyer
legal or cultural unit
maisonnée ménage
ménage foyer
entirety of work and management required to sustain the household

household appliance n
électroménager
machine

househusband n
homme au foyer ménager
husband who remains in the homestead

housekeeper /ˈhaʊskipɚ/ /ˈhaʊskiːpə/ n
gouvernante
someone employed to manage or look after a home
ménagère
someone who manages the home, traditionally female head of household

housekeeping n
ménage
chores of maintaining a house as a residence

houseleek /ˈhaʊsliːk/ n
joubarbe
Sempervivum

housemaid n
femme de ménage
female servant attached to the non-servant quarter part of the house

housemother /haʊsˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /hʌʊsˈmʌðɚ/ [haʊsˈmɐðə(ɹ)] n
surveillante
woman employed in a residence for young people to look after them.

houseplant n
plante d'intérieur plante d'appartement
plant grown indoors

housewarming n
pendaison de crémaillère
party

housewife /ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ /ˈhʌz(w)ɪf/ /ˈhʌzwaɪf/ /ˈhʌzɪf/ n
boîte à ouvrage trousse de couture
case for materials used in sewing
femme au foyer garce maîtresse de maison mère au foyer
female head of household

housework n
ménage
domestic household chores

housing /ˈhaʊsɪŋ/ /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ n
logement
activity of enclosing or providing residence
logement résidence
residences

housing estate n
lotissement grand ensemble
group of buildings

hovel /ˈhɒvəl/ /ˈhʌvəl/ n
taudis
poor cottage

hover /ˈhɒvə/ /ˈhʌvə/ /ˈhʌvɚ/ v
faire du sur-place
to hang around or linger in a place, especially in an uncertain manner
hésiter
to be indecisive or uncertain
placer le curseur [[au-dessus]] [[d'un]] hyperlien
to use a mouse or other device to place a cursor over (something on a screen) without clicking, so as to produce a result
planer éventiller
to remain stationary or float in the air

hovercraft /ˈhɑvɚ.kɹæft/ /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹæft/ /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹæft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌvɚ.kɹæft/ n
aéroglisseur
vehicle supported on a cushion of air

hoverfly n
syrphe
fly in the family Syrphidae

how /haʊ/ /hæɔ/ adv
comme que comment
used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings
comment comme
in what manner
in what state
to what degree

how /haʊ/ /hæɔ/ conjunction
comment comme
the manner or way in which

how about that phraseologicalUnit
ça alors ça par exemple
expression of perplexity or surprise

how are you /haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/ /haʊ ˈɑː juː/ /hæɔ ˈaː jə/ /hæɔ ˈaː jʉː/ phraseologicalUnit
comment vas-tu comment ça va comment allez-vous ça va
greeting

how come /haʊ kʌm/ adv
pourquoi comment se fait-ce que comment se fait-il que comment ça se fait que
why

how do I get to phraseologicalUnit
comment aller à comment puis-je me rendre à
how do I get to...?

how do I get to the airport phraseologicalUnit
comment aller à l'aéroport? comment puis-je me rendre à l'aéroport?
how do I get to the airport?

how do I get to the bus station phraseologicalUnit
comment aller à la gare routière ?
how do I get to the bus station?

how do I get to the train station phraseologicalUnit
comment aller à la gare
how do I get to the train station?

how do you do phraseologicalUnit
enchanté enchantée
Phrase: how do you do

how do you mean phraseologicalUnit
comment ça ?
a request for clarification of what the listener just said

how do you pronounce this word /ˈhaʊ duː ˈjuː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɝd/ /ˈhaʊ də juː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɜːd/ phraseologicalUnit
comment prononce-t-on ce mot ?
how do you pronounce this word?

how do you say … in English phraseologicalUnit
comment dit-on … en anglais
request for translation into English

how do you spell this word phraseologicalUnit
comment écrit-on ce mot ?
how do you spell this word?

how far adv
[[jusqu']]où [[jusqu']]à quel point
what distance

how long adv
combien de temps depuis combien de temps depuis quand pour combien de temps
how long (length of time)

how many determiner
combien
what number

how many languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
combien de langues parles-tu ? combien de langues parlez-vous ?
how many languages do you speak?

how many siblings do you have phraseologicalUnit
combien de frères et soeurs avez-vous
how many siblings do you have?

how much determiner
c'est combien ? combien
what is the cost/price?
combien
what quantity

how much do you charge phraseologicalUnit
[[c'est]] combien ? combien ça coûte ?
how much do you charge?

how much does it cost phraseologicalUnit
[[c'est combien]] ? combien ça coûte ?
how much is it?

how old are you /haʊ ˈoʊld ɑɹ ˌju/ /haʊ ˈəʊld ɑː(ɹ) ˌjuː/ phraseologicalUnit
quel âge as-tu ? quel âge avez-vous ?
what is your age in years

how should I know phraseologicalUnit
qu'est-ce que j'en sais ?

how the mighty have fallen phraseologicalUnit
ce n'est plus ce que c'était
proverb

how's it going phraseologicalUnit
comment ça va ça va
how's it going? - informal greetings

how's the weather phraseologicalUnit
comment est le temps quel temps fait-il
how's the weather?

how's tricks phraseologicalUnit
ça gaze?
informal greeting

howbeit /haʊˈbiː.ɪt/ adv
néanmoins quoi qu'il en soit
be that as it may

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ /hɑˈwɛvə(ɹ)/ adv
cependant toutefois pourtant néanmoins nonobstant
nevertheless
peu importe
to whatever extent or degree

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ /hɑˈwɛvə(ɹ)/ conjunction
de quelque manière que ce soit quelle que soit sa manière

howitzer /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.əɹ/ n
obusier
a cannon

howl /haʊl/ n
hurlement
protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf

howl /haʊl/ v
hurler
to utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do
to utter a sound expressive of pain or distress

howler /ˈhaʊlə/ /ˈhaʊlɚ/ n
bourde gaffe
mistake
hurleur
animal

hoy /hɔɪ/ n
heu
small coaster vessel

hp n
ch cv
horsepower

hryvnia /(hə)ˈrɪvniə/ /(hə)ˈrɪvnɪə/ n
hryvnia
Ukrainian currency

hub /hʌb/ n
cale
block for scotching a wheel
carrefour pôle
point where many routes meet
concentrateur commutateur
computer networking device
moyeu
central part of a wheel

hubbub /ˈhʌbʌb/ n
brouhaha tohu-bohu
a confused uproar, commotion, tumult or racket

hubcap n
enjoliveur chapeau de roue
decorative disk for wheels

hubris /ˈhjuːbɹɪs/ [ˈçju̟ːbɹ̠ʷɪs] n
hybris hubris
excessive pride or arrogance

huchen /ˈhuːkən/ n
Huchon
Hucho hucho

huckleberry /ˈhʌkl̩b(ə)ɹi/ /ˈhʌkl̩ˌbɛɹi/ n
myrtille américaine
fruit

huckster /ˈhʌkstɚ/ n
bonimenteur
one who deceptively sells fraudulent products
bonimenteur colporteur
somebody who sells things in an aggressive or showy manner

huddle /ˈhʌdəl/ n
foule dense et désordonnée
dense and disorderly crowd

huddle /ˈhʌdəl/ v
se blottir
curl one's legs up to the chest
crowd together

hue /hju/ /hjuː/ /hjʉː/ /ju/ [çu] [çu̟ː] [çʉː] n
nuance
teinte
color or shade of color; tint; dye

huffy /ˈhʌfi/ adj
susceptible
Easily offended
vexé
Angry, annoyed

hug /hʌɡ/ n
étreinte câlin embrassade accolade
affectionate embrace

hug /hʌɡ/ v
aller terre à terre
to sail close to (the shore etc.)
embrasser étreindre serrer
to embrace

hugbox n
hugbox
an environment

huge /hjuːd͡ʒ/ /juːdʒ/ [hʊudʒ] [çu̟ːd͡ʒ] adj
énorme
very large

hugely /ˈhjuːd͡ʒli/ adv
colossalement
hugely

huggable /ˈhʌɡ.ə.bəl/ adj
confortable douillet
capable of, or suitable for, being hugged

huggle n
câlinou
a hug (Internet or childish use)

huh /hə/ /hʌ/ [hə̃] [hʌ̃] interjection
hein
expressing doubt or confusion
to indicate that one didn't hear
to reinforce a question
tag question
oh
to express amusement or subtle surprise

huke /h(j)uːk/ n
huque
medieval clothing

hula hoop /ˈhuːlə ˌhuːp/ n
hula hoop
toy in the form of a large hoop

hulk /hʌlk/ n
lourdaud rustre
big (and possibly clumsy) person
épave
non-functional but floating ship

hull /hʌl/ n
coque cosse
outer covering of a fruit or seed
coque
the body or frame of a vessel

hull /hʌl/ v
décortiquer écosser
to remove the hull of a fruit or seed; to peel

hullabaloo /ˈhʌləbəˌlu/ /ˌhʌləbəˈlu/ /ˌhʌləbəˈluː/ n
branle-bas branlebas buzz clameur excitation tintamarre
clamour, commotion, fuss or uproar

hullabaloo /ˈhʌləbəˌlu/ /ˌhʌləbəˈlu/ /ˌhʌləbəˈluː/ v
chichiter faire des chichis
to make a commotion or uproar

huller n
décortiqueuse
machine for removing hulls from grain

hum /ˈhʌm/ v
bourdonner
to drone like certain insects naturally do in motion
fourmiller
to be busily active like a beehive
fredonner
to make sound with lips closed

human /ˈ(h)ju.mən/ /ˈ(h)juː.mən/ /ˈhjuː.mən/ /ˈju.mən/ [ˈ(ç)ju̟mn̩] [ˈ(ç)ju̟mən] [ˈ(ç)ju̟ːmn̩] [ˈ(ç)ju̟ːmən] adj
humain
having the nature or attributes of a human being
of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens

human being n
être humain homme humain humaine
person

human cannonball n
homme-canon
A circus performer

human capital n
capital humain
stock of competencies

human chain n
chaîne humaine
form of demonstration in which people link their arms as a show of political solidarity

human condition n
condition humaine
characteristics, key events and situations which compose the essentials of human experience

human immunodeficiency virus n
virus de l'immunodéficience humaine
human immunodeficiency virus

human nature n
nature humaine
set of qualities shared by all humans

human pyramid n
pyramide humaine
tower made of people

human resource management n
gestion des ressources humaines gestion du personnel
process
service du personnel
department

human resources n
ressources humaines
the personnel department of an organization

human right n
droit humain
basic right that all humans should be guaranteed

human rights /ˌhjumən ˈɹaɪtz/ /ˌhjuːmən ˈɹaɪtz/ n
droits de l'homme droits humains droits de la personne
set of basic rights and freedoms that all humans should be guaranteed

human shield n
bouclier humain
civilians placed in or around targets

human trafficking n
traite trafic [[d']]êtres humains
criminal activity in which people are recruited, etc. to serve an exploitative purpose

human zoo n
zoo humain
exhibition of aboriginal humans

human-rightism n
droits-de-l'hommisme
political philosophy

human-rightist n
droits-de-l'hommiste
proponent

humane /hjuːˈmeɪn/ adj
humain
with regard for the health and well-being of another
pertaining to branches of learning concerned with human affairs or the humanities

humanely adv
humainement
In a humane way

humanin n
humanine

humanism /ˈhjumənɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/ n
humanisme
ethical system
historical revival of Classical culture
humanitarianism

humanist /ˈhjuːmənɪst/ [ˈhçuːmənɪst] [ˈçuːmənɪst] n
humaniste
person who believes in the philosophy of humanism

humanitarian /hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˌhjuː.mæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ [-ɛə.ɹi.ən] adj
humanitaire humanitariste
concerned with people's welfare

humanitarian /hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˌhjuː.mæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ [-ɛə.ɹi.ən] n
humaniste humanitariste
person with humanitarian concerns

humanitarian corridor /-də/ /-ˈkɔ.ɹə.dɚ/ /hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən ˈkɔ.ɹəˌdɔɹ/ /hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən ˈkɒ.ɹɪ.dɔː/ /ˌhjuː.mæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən-/ [-ɛə.ɹi.ən-] n
corridor humanitaire couloir humanitaire
type of temporary demilitarized zone intended to allow the safe transit of humanitarian aid into, and/or refugees out of, a crisis-hit region

humanitarianism n
humanitarisme
humanitarian philosophy

humanities /hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/ n
sciences humaines
language, literature, etc.

humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/ [hjuˈmænɪɾi] n
humanité
human condition
quality of being benevolent
human beings as a group

humanize /ˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/ v
humaniser
to make human

humanly /ˈhjuːmənli/ adv
humainement
in a human manner

humanmade adj
artificiel d'origine humaine
made by humans

humanoid /ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/ adj
humanoïde
having the appearance or characteristics of a human

humanoid /ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/ n
humanoïde
a being having the appearance or characteristics of a human

humation n
inhumation
burial, internment, inhumation

humble /ˈhʌmbl̩/ /ˈʌmbl̩/ adj
humble
thinking lowly of oneself

humbly /ˈhʌmbli/ adv
humblement
in a humble manner

humdrum /ˈhʌmdɹʌm/ adj
embétant ennuyeux monotone soporifique
lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring

humdrum /ˈhʌmdɹʌm/ n
traintrain
The quality of lacking variety or excitement; dullness

humeral adj
huméral
of the humerus

humerus /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ n
humérus
bone of the upper arm

humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/ adj
humide mouillé
slightly wet

humidification n
humidification
process

humidifier n
humidificateur saturateur
A device that is used to increase the humidity of the air

humidify /hjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ/ v
humidifier
To increase the humidity in the air.

humidity /hjuˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ n
humidité
dampness, especially that of the air
amount of water vapour in the air

humiliate /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ v
humilier
to injure a person's dignity and self-respect

humiliating /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/ adj
humiliant
liable to humiliate

humiliation /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ n
humiliation
the act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification
the state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission

humility /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/ n
humilité
characteristic of being humble

hummingbird /ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɝd/ n
colibri oiseau de fleurs oiseau-mouche suce-fleur
any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae

hummus /ˈhuːməs/ /ˈhʊməs/ /ˈhʌməs/ n
houmous
dip made of chickpea paste

humongous /ˌhjuːˈmɒŋɡəs/ /ˌhjuːˈmʌŋɡəs/ [çu̟ːˈmʊŋɡəs] [ˌçu̟ːˈmɐŋɡəs] adj
gigantesque énorme
extremely large

humoresque n
humoresque
playful composition

humorist n
humoriste
writer of humor

humorous /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ adj
humoristique amusant
full of humor or arousing laughter; funny

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ /ˈjuːmɚ/ n
humeur
historical: any of the four cardinal humors
humeur disposition
mood
humour
wit

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ /ˈjuːmɚ/ v
amadouer
to pacify by indulging

hump /hʌmp/ [hɐm̥p] n
bosse
rounded fleshy mass as in camel's back
deformity of the human back
mound of earth
cafard
bad mood
sauterie
slang: act of sexual intercourse

hump /hʌmp/ [hɐm̥p] v
arrondir
to bend something into a hump
baiser sauter
to have sex with
trimballer
to carry something, especially with some exertion

humpback /ˈhʌmpbæk/ n
bosse
humped back
bossu bossue
humpbacked person

humpback whale n
baleine à bosse
Megaptera novaeangliae

humpbacked adj
bossu
having a hump on the back

humph /h(ə)mf/ [həɱf] [hɱ̩f] [ɱ̊ɱ̩f] interjection
hum
used to express doubt or disapproval

humuhumunukunukuapuaa /ˌhumuˌhumuˌnukuˌnukuˌaːpuˈaʔa/ n
baliste écharpe
either of two species of triggerfish

humus /ˈhjuːməs/ n
humus
group of compounds in soil

hunch /hʌnt͡ʃ/ /hʌnʃ/ n
bosse
hump; protuberance
intuition pressentiment
idea, theory

hunch /hʌnt͡ʃ/ /hʌnʃ/ v
se voûter
to slouch, stoop

hunchback /ˈhʌnt͡ʃbæk/ n
bossu bossue
derogatory: person with kyphosis

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ /ˈhʌndɹɪd/ /ˈhʌnd͡ʒɚd/ numeral
cent
cardinal number 100

hundred thousand numeral
cent-mille
100,000

hundred twenty-eighth note n
quintuple croche
a note played for ​1⁄128 of the duration of a whole note

hundred-first adj
cent unième cent-et-unième
ordinal number

hundred-first n
cent unième
one of a hundred one equal parts of a whole
the person or thing in the hundred-first position

hundredfold adj
cent fois centuple
Multiplied by a hundred

hundredfold adv
une centaine de fois
by a factor of one hundred

hundredfold v
centupler
increase to hundred times as much

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹədθ/ adj
centième
ordinal of 100

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹədθ/ n
centième
person or thing in the hundredth position
one of a hundred equal parts of a whole

hundredweight n
quintal
unit of one hundred pounds

hung adj
bien membré bien monté burné
having a large penis
divisé
lacking a majority political party
of a jury, unable to reach a verdict
lent mou
computing: not responding
pendu
suspended by hanging

hung like a donkey adj
monté comme un âne

hung over adj
qui a la gueule de bois
suffering from a hangover

hung parliament /hʌŋ ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /hʌŋ ˈpɑːləmənt/ n
parlement minoritaire
parliament in which no single political party has an outright majority

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ n
faim
need for food
soif faim
strong desire

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ v
avoir faim
need food
avoir soif
desire

hunger stone /ˈhʌŋɡə ˌstəʊn/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ ˌstoʊn/ n
pierre de la faim
stone in a river visible during a drought, marking the water level as a warning of famine if the water reaches that low level again

hunger strike n
grève de la faim
a fast undertaken as a means of protest

hungover /hʌŋˈoʊvɚ/ /hʌŋˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈhʌŋˌəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adj
avoir la gueule de bois avoir mal aux cheveux
suffering from a hangover

hungrily adv
avidement voracement
in a hungry manner

hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
affamé avoir faim
affected by hunger; desirous of food

hunk /hʌŋk/ n
bellâtre
an attractive man

hunker /ˈhʌŋkə/ /ˈhʌŋkɚ/ v
accroupir
To crouch, squat or lie down

hunker down v
se retrancher
take shelter; prepare for an eventuality

hunt /hʌnt/ n
chasse
the act of hunting, shooting

hunt /hʌnt/ v
chasser
to chase down prey
chercher
to search for something

hunter /ˈhʌntɚ/ [ˈhʌɾ̃ɚ] n
chasseur
person who hunts game
chercheur chercheuse
person who searches for something
cheval de chasse
hunting horse
chien de chasse
hunting dog

hunter-gatherer n
chasseur-cueilleur
person whose main food source is hunting and gathering

hunting /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ n
chasse
looking for something
chasse vènerie
chasing and killing animals for sport or to use its parts

hunting dog n
chien de chasse

hunting ground n
terrain de chasse
area for hunting

hunting horn n
trompe de chasse cor de chasse huchet
bugle used during a hunt

hunting knife n
couteau de chasse
knife

hunting whip n
le fouet de chasse
whip with a hooked horn handle

huntress /ˈhʌntɹɪs/ n
chasseuse chasseresse
female who hunts

hurdle /ˈhɜːdl̩/ /ˈhɝd(ə)l/ n
claie
movable frame of wattled twigs
haie obstacle
artificial barrier over which people or horses jump in a race
obstacle barrière
obstacle

hurdy-gurdy /ˈhɜː.diˌɡɜː.di/ /ˈhɝː.diˌɡɝː.di/ /ˌhɜː.diˈɡɜː.di/ /ˌhɝː.diˈɡɝː.di/ n
vielle à roue
stringed instrument

hurl /hɝl/ v
débecqueter débecter
vomit
projeter
throw with force

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ interjection
hourra
expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ n
hourra
a cheer; a cry of hurrah

hurricane /ˈhɝɪkeɪn/ /ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/ /ˈhʌɹɪkən/ n
ouragan
weather phenomenon
meteorology: a wind scale for quite strong wind

hurriedly /ˈhɝɪdli/ /ˈhʌɹɪdli/ adv
à la hâte à la sauvette à la va-vite
in a hurried manner

hurry /ˈhɝ.i/ /ˈhʌɹ.i/ n
hâte précipitation
rushed action

hurry /ˈhɝ.i/ /ˈhʌɹ.i/ v
dépêcher hâter
to do things quickly

hurry up v
se dépêcher
go faster

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ adj
blessé
wounded, injured

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ n
heurte
blue roundel

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ v
blesser
to cause physical pain and/or injury
blesser faire mal
to cause emotional pain
faire mal avoir mal
to be painful

hurt a fly v
ne pas faire de mal à une mouche
idiomatic: be of very gentle nature

hurt someone's feelings v
blesser vexer
to offend someone

hurtful adj
blessant
tending to hurt someone's feelings

hurtle /ˈhɜɹt(ə)l/ /ˈhɜːtl̩/ [-ɾ(ə)l] v
foncer élancer
to move rapidly, violently, or without control

husband /ˈhʌz.bənd/ n
mari époux
male partner in marriage

husband /ˈhʌz.bənd/ v
ménager
to conserve

husband and wife n
mari et femme
husband and wife

husband stitch n
point du mari
an extra stitch made by a doctor after an episiotomy in order to make the opening of the vagina smaller, supposedly to increase the pleasure of a male partner during sex

husbandry /ˈhəz-/ /ˈhʌzb(ə)ndɹi/ n
agriculture
cultivation of crops and raising of livestock

hush /hʊʃ/ /hʌʃ/ n
silence
silence

hush money n
bakchich pot-de-vin
bribe to maintain secrecy

husk /hʌsk/ n
écale
exterior of certain vegetables or fruits

husky /ˈhʌs.ki/ adj
enroué
rauque enroué
hoarse and rough-sounding

husky /ˈhʌs.ki/ n
husky
any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs

hussar /ˈhʌsə(ɹ)/ n
hussard
light cavalry of any of several European armies

hussy /ˈhʌsi/ /ˈhʌzi/ n
pimbêche pécore
a cheeky or disrespectful girl; a woman showing inappropriate or improper behaviour
traînée
a sexually immoral woman

hustle /ˈhʌsəl/ n
bousculade
rush or hurry

hustle /ˈhʌsəl/ v
bousculer
to rush or hurry

hustle and bustle n
animation bruit rumeur tourbillon [[d']]activité vacarme
activity

hustler /ˈhʌsləɹ/ n
giton
a male prostitute who sells his services to men
mac
a pimp

hut /hʌt/ n
hutte
small wooden shed
primitive dwelling

hutch /hʌt͡ʃ/ n
clapier
cage or coop for small animals

hutong /-tʊŋ/ /ˈhuˈtɑŋ/ /ˈhuːtɒŋ/ n
hutong
narrow alley or street in a traditional residential district of a Chinese city

hutter n
huttier
someone who lives in a hut

hyacinth /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/ n
jacinthe hyacinthe
plant of the genus Hyacinthus

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ adj
hybride
consisting of diverse components

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ n
hybride
biology: offspring resulting from crossbreeding
word derived from different languages
something of mixed origin

hybrid car /ˈhaibɹidkɑː/ n
voiture hybride
hybrid electric vehicle

hybrid warfare n
guerre hybride
warfare that blends conventional warfare and irregular warfare

hybridization /haɪ.bɹɪd.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
hybridation
act of hybridizing

hydathode n
hydathode
tissue through which water is excreted

hydra /ˈhaɪdɹə/ n
hydre
any of several small freshwater polyps of the genus Hydra and related genera

hydrangea /haɪˈdɹeɪn.d͡ʒi.ə/ /haɪˈdɹeɪn.d͡ʒə/ n
hortensia
shrub

hydrargyrum /haɪˈdɹɑː(ɹ)d͡ʒɪɹəm/ n
hydrargyre
cognate translations of hydrargyrum — otherwise see mercury

hydrate /ˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ n
hydrate
solid compound containing or linked to water molecules

hydration /haɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ n
hydratation

hydrator n
hydrateur
something that hydrates

hydraulic /haɪˈdɹɒlɪk/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪk/ adj
hydraulique
related to hydraulics
having to do with water

hydraulic engineering n
génie hydraulique
sub-discipline of civil engineering concerned with water and sewage

hydraulic fracturing n
fracking fracturation hydraulique hydrofracturation
technique in which a mixture of water and sand is forced down an oil well

hydraulically adv
hydrauliquement
using hydraulics

hydraulics /haɪˈdɹɒlɪks/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪks/ n
hydraulique
engineering science that deals with liquid in motion

hydrazide n
hydrazide
compound

hydrazoic adj
azothydrique

hydride n
hydrure
compound of hydrogen

hydro- /haɪdɹoʊ-/ prefix
hydro-
pertaining to water

hydrobiology n
hydrobiologie
study of the biology of the organisms that inhabit bodies of water

hydrocarbon n
hydrocarbure
compound of carbon and hydrogen

hydrocephalus n
hydrocéphalie
skull enlargement due to fluid

hydrochemistry n
hydrochimie
part of hydrology

hydrochloric adj
chlorhydrique
relating to hydrochloric acid

hydrochloric acid n
acide chlorhydrique acide muriatique
strong acid made by dissolving the gas hydrogen chloride in water

hydrochloride n
chlorhydrate
hydrochloric acid with an organic base

hydrocyanic adj
cyanhydrique
of or pertaining to hydrocyanic acid or its compounds

hydrocyanic acid n
acide cyanhydrique acide prussique

hydroelectric adj
hydro-électrique
relating to the electricity so produced
that generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water

hydroelectric dam n
barrage hydroélectrique
dam containing hydroelectric generators

hydrofluoric adj
fluorhydrique
containing hydrogen and fluorine

hydrofoil /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/ /ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/ v
hydroptère
vessel
plan porteur
wing

hydrogamy n
hydrogamie
pollination by means of water

hydrogen /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹəd͡ʒən/ [ˈhaɪd͡ʒɹəd͡ʒən] n
hydrogène
chemical element
molecular hydrogen

hydrogen bomb n
bombe à hydrogène
thermonuclear bomb

hydrogen chloride n
chlorure d'hydrogène
compound with the formula HCl

hydrogen cyanide n
cyanure d'hydrogène

hydrogen peroxide n
eau oxygénée peroxyde d'hydrogène
H₂O₂

hydrogen sulfide /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n ˈsʌlfaɪd/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən ˈsʌlfaɪd/ n
hydrogène sulfuré sulfure d'hydrogène
H₂S

hydrogen vehicle n
moteur à hydrogène
any vehicle that uses hydrogen as its principal fuel

hydrogenase n
hydrogénase

hydrogenate /haɪˈdɹɑd͡ʒəneɪt/ /haɪˈdɹɒdʒəneɪt/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒəneɪt/ /ˈhaɪdɹəd͡ʒəneɪt/ v
hydrogéner
treat or react with hydrogen

hydrogenated adj
hydrogéné
that has been treated, or reacted with hydrogen

hydrogenation n
hydrogénation
the chemical reaction of hydrogen with another substance

hydrogenous /haɪˈdɹɑd͡ʒənəs/ /haɪˈdɹɒdʒənəs/ adj
hydrogénique
containing hydrogen

hydrogeochemistry n
hydrogéochimie

hydrogeology n
hydrogéologie
the geology of groundwater

hydrographic adj
hydrographique
of or pertaining to hydrography

hydrography /haɪˈdɹɑɡ.ɹə.fi/ /haɪˈdɹɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
hydrographie
Measurement and description of navigable waters

hydrokinesis n
hydrokinésie
The psychic ability to manipulate or control water

hydrological adj
hydrologique
pertaining to hydrology

hydrologist /haɪˈdɹɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
hydrogiste
one who is skilled in or practises hydrology

hydrology n
hydrologie
science related to water

hydrolysis /haɪˈdɹɑləsəs/ /haɪˈdɹɒlɪsɪs/ n
hydrolyse
a chemical process of decomposition

hydrolyze v
hydrolyser
subject to hydrolysis

hydromancy n
hydromancie
divination by water or other liquid

hydrometallurgical adj
hydrométallurgique
of or pertaining to hydrometallurgy

hydrometric adj
hydrométrique
concering or applying hydrometry

hydronym /ˈhaɪdɹənɪm/ /ˈhʌɪdɹənɪm/ n
hydronyme
name of a body of water

hydropathic adj
hydropathe
relating to hydropathy

hydrophilic adj
hydrophile
having an affinity for water

hydrophobic /haɪdɹəˈfəʊbɪk/ adj
hydrophobe
of, or having, hydrophobia
lacking an affinity for water

hydrophyte /ˈhaɪdɹəfaɪt/ n
hydrophyte
plant that lives in or requires an abundance of water

hydroponics /ˌhaɪdɹə(ʊ)ˈpɒnɪks/ /ˌhaɪdɹəˈpɑnɪks/ n
hydroponie
cultivation of plants in a nutrient solution

hydroscience n
hydroscience

hydrosol n
hydrosol
sol in which the continuous phase is water

hydrosphere n
hydrosphère
waters of the Earth

hydrostatic equilibrium n
équilibre hydrostatique
astronomy

hydrotaxis n
hydrotaxie hydrotropisme
movement in response to water

hydrotherapy n
hydrothérapie
technique that uses water for the treatment of disease

hydrotropism n
hydrotaxie hydrotropisme
the movement of an organism either towards or away from water

hydroxide /haɪ.ˈdɹɒks.aɪd/ n
hydroxyde
univalent anion

hydroxychloroquine /haɪˌdɹɑk.siˈklɔɹ.ə.kwin/ /haɪˌdɹɑk.siˈklɔɹ.ə.kwɪn/ /hʌɪˌdɹɒk.sɪˈklɔː.ɹə(ʊ).kwiːn/ /hʌɪˌdɹɒk.sɪˈklɔː.ɹə(ʊ).kwɪn/ n
hydroxychloroquine
quinoline drug

hydroxyl n
hydroxyle
-OH

hyena /haɪˈiːnə/ n
hyène
mammal

hygiene /haɪˈd͡ʒiːn/ /ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒiːn/ n
hygiène
conditions and practices that promote and preserve health

hygienic /haɪˈd͡ʒiːnɪk/ /haɪˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /hʌɪd͡ʒɪˈɛnɪk/ adj
hygiénique
pertaining to hygiene

hygienically adv
hygiéniquement
in a hygienic manner

hygric /ˈhaɪɡɹɪk/ adj
hygrique

hygro- prefix
hygro-
humidity
moisture

hygrometer n
hygromètre
instrument that measures humidity

hygrometric adj
hygrométrique

hygrophanous adj
hygrophane

hygroscope n
hygroscope
instrument that indicates changes in atmospheric humidity

hygroscopic adj
hygroscopique
readily taking up and retaining water

hygroscopically adv
hygroscopiquement
in a hygroscopic way

hygroscopicity n
hygroscopicité
the degree to which a substance is hygroscopic
the state of being hygroscopic

hygroscopy n
hygroscopie hygroscopique
ability of a substance to attract and hold water

hylomorphism n
hylémorphisme
philosophical doctrine

hylozoism n
hylozoïsme
belief

hymen /ˈhaɪmən/ n
hymen
membrane which occludes the vagina

hymeneal /hʌɪməˈniːəl/ adj
hyménal hyménéal
pertaining to hymen
hyménéen
pertaining to marriage

hymenium n
hyménium
spore bearing surface

hymenography n
hyménographie

hymenoplasty n
hyménoplastie

hymn /hɪm/ n
hymne
a song of praise or worship

hymnal /ˈhɪmnəl/ n
cantionnaire
book or collection of hymns

hymnic /ˈhɪmnɪk/ adj
hymnique
of or relating to hymns

hyoid bone n
os hyoïde os lingual

hypallage /hɪˈpælədʒi/ /hʌɪˈpælədʒi/ n
hypallage
literary device

hypanthium n
hypanthe
bottom part of a flower

hype /haɪp/ n
battage médiatique matraquage publicitaire promotion propagande
promotion

hype /haɪp/ v
promouvoir
to promote

hyper- /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaɪpɚ/ prefix
hyper-

hyperactive /ˈhaɪp.ə(ɹ)ˌæk.tɪv/ adj
hyperactif
having an increased state of activity

hyperactivity n
hyperactivité
Quality of being hyperactive

hyperacusis /ˌhaɪ.pəɹ.əˈkjuː.sɪs/ n
hyperacousie
heightened sensitivity to some sounds

hyperandrogenism /haɪpəɹanˈdɹɒdʒənɪzəm/ n
hyperandrogénisme

hyperarid adj
hyperaride
extremely arid, with an w:aridity aridity index of less than 0.05

hyperbaric adj
hyperbare
of, relating to, or utilizing greater than normal pressure

hyperbaric chamber n
caisson hyperbare
vessel containing air at an elevated pressure

hyperbaton /haɪˈpɜːbətɒn/ n
hyperbate
grammar

hyperbola /haɪˈpɚ.bə.lə/ n
hyperbole
geometric curve

hyperbole /haɪˈpɜːbəli/ /haɪˈpɝbəli/ n
hyperbole
rhetorical device

hyperbolic /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈbɔl.ɪk/ adj
hyperbolique
exaggerated
pertaining to a mathematical hyperbola

hyperbolic cosine n
cosinus hyperbolique
hyperbolic function

hyperbolic sine n
sinus hyperbolique
hyperbolic function

hyperborean /hʌɪ.pəˈbɔː.ɹɪən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈboɹ.i.jɪn/ adj
hyperboréen
pertaining to the extreme north of the Earth

hyperborean /hʌɪ.pəˈbɔː.ɹɪən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈboɹ.i.jɪn/ n
Hyperboréen
(Greek mythology), one a race of people living in the extreme north

hypercapnia n
hypercapnie
condition of having an abnormally high concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood

hypercatalectic adj
hypercatalectique
having an extra syllable

hyperchromophilic adj
hyperchromophile

hypercomplex adj
hypercomplexe

hyperconnected adj
hyperconnecté
making intense use of telecommunications networks

hypercorrection /ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ n
hypercorrection fausse régression
nonstandard language use that results from the over-application of a perceived prescriptive rule

hyperdeveloped adj
hyperdéveloppé
developed to a very high degree

hyperdominant adj
hyperdominant

hyperesthesia n
hyperesthésie
unusual sensitivity

hyperfixation n
hyperfixation

hypergamy /haɪˈpɚɡəmi/ n
hypergamie
hypergamy

hypergeometric distribution n
loi hypergéométrique
probability distribution

hyperglycemia n
hyperglycémie
unusually high concentration of sugar in the blood

hyperglycemic /ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)ɡlaɪˈsiːmɪk/ /ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)ɡlaɪˈsɛmɪk/ adj
hyperglycémiant

hyperhidrosis [haɪpəɹhaɪˈdɹoʊsɪs] n
hyperhidrose
a medical condition

hyperinflation n
hyperinflation
inflation at a very high rate

hyperkalemia n
hyperkaliémie
the condition of having an abnormally high concentration of potassium ions in the blood

hyperkinesis /ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)kɪˈniːsɪs/ n
hyperkinésie trouble hyperkinétique
a condition characterized by hyperactivity

hyperkinetic adj
hyperkinétique
of, relating to, or affected with hyperkinesis or hyperactivity

hyperkinetic disorder n
hyperkinésie trouble hyperkinétique
developmental disorder

hyperlexia n
hyperlexie
The precocious ability to read single words

hyperlexic adj
hyperlexique

hyperlink /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋk/ n
hyperlien
hyperlien hypertexte lien
area on a Web page

hyperlink /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋk/ v
ajouter un lien (vers) hyperlier lier
to add a hyperlink to a document
contenir un lien (vers) hyperlier lier pointer
to point to another document by a hyperlink

hypermarket n
hypermarché
combination of department store and supermarket

hypermasculinity n
hyper-masculinité

hypermedia n
hypermédia
use of text, data, graphics, audio and video

hypermetric adj
hypermètre
having a redundant syllable

hypernatremia /ˌhaɪ.pə.nəˈtɹiː.mi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.nəˈtɹi.mi.ə/ n
hypernatrémie
abnormally high concentration of sodium in blood plasma

hypernatremic /ˌhaɪ.pə.nəˈtɹiː.mɪk/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.nəˈtɹi.mɪk/ adj
hypernatrémique
having an abnormally high concentration of sodium in blood plasma

hypernova n
hypernova
the gravitational collapse of a massive star to form a black hole

hypernucleus n
hypernoyau
nucleus with hyperon

hypernym /ˈhaɪpənɪm/ /ˈhaɪpɚnɪm/ n
hyperonyme
superordinate grouping word

hypernymic adj
hyperonymique

hypernymy n
hyperonymie

hyperon /ˈhaɪpəɹɒn/ n
hypéron
baryon with nonzero strangeness

hyperparameter n
hyperparamètre
in Bayesian statistics, a parameter of a prior

hyperphenylalaninemia n
hyperphénylalaninémie
medical condition

hyperplane n
hyperplan
an n-dimensional generalization of a plane

hyperpower n
hyperpuissance
international hegemon

hypersecretion n
hypersécrétion
excessive secretion

hypersensitivity n
hypersensibilité
heightened immune response to an antigen

hypersexuality n
hypersexualité
extreme libido

hypersexualize v
hypersexualiser

hypersexualized v
hypersexualisé
Excessively sexualized

hypersoft n
hypertendre
motorsports

hypersomnia n
hypersomnie
a state of drowsiness or sleepiness

hypersonic adj
hypersonique
five times the speed of sound

hyperspace n
hyperespace
mathematics
notional space in science fiction

hypersphere n
hypersphère
the points of a hyperspace at the same distance from a given point

hyperstatic adj
hyperstatique
statically indeterminate

hyperstaticity n
hyperstatisme
condition of being hyperstatic

hypertension /ˌhaɪ.pə(ɹ)ˈtɛn.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈtɛn.ʃən/ n
hypertension
abnormally high blood pressure

hypertensive adj
hypertenseur hypertensif
of or pertaining to, or causing hypertension

hypertensive n
hypertendu

hypertext /ˈhaɪpəɹˌtɛkst/ n
hypertexte
uncountable: text for the Web
hypertexte document
countable: hypertext document

hypertextual adj
hypertextuel
of or relating to hypertext

hyperthermia /ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)ˈθɜː(ɹ)miə/ n
hyperthermie
medical condition

hyperthermophile n
hyperthermophile

hyperthymesia /-ʒə/ /ˌhaɪ.pə.θaɪˈmiː.zi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.θaɪˈmi.ʒə/ n
hyperthymésie
rare condition in which an individual possesses a superior autobiographical memory

hyperthyroidism /ˌhaɪ̯pəˈθaɪ̯ɹɔɪ̯ˌdɪzəm/ n
hyperthyroïdie
pathological condition resulting from excess thyroid hormones

hypertrophic /hʌɪpəˈtɹɒfɪk/ adj
hypertrophique
pertaining to hypertrophy

hypertrophic osteoarthropathy n
ostéoarthropathie hypertrophiante pneumique syndrome de Pierre-Marie et Foix syndrome de Pierre-Marie-Bamberger
medical condition

hypertrophy /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/ n
hypertrophie
an increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells

hypertrophy /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/ v
s’hypertrophier
to increase in size

hyperuricemia n
hyperuricémie
high level of uric acid

hyperventilation /haɪ.pə(ɹ)ˌvɛntəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪpɚˌvɛntəˈleɪʃən/ n
hyperventilation
the state of breathing faster

hypervitaminemia n
hypervitaminémie

hypervolemia n
hypervolémie
abnormal increase in the volume of blood

hypervolemic adj
hypervolémique
of or pertaining to hypervolemia

hypha /ˈhaɪfə/ n
hyphe
filament that forms the mycelium of a fungus

hyphen /ˈhaɪ.fən/ n
trait d'union tiret tiret du 6
symbol used to join words or to indicate a word has been split

hyphenate /ˈhaɪf(ə)ˌneɪt/ /ˈhaɪfənət/ v
mettre la césure
to break a word at the end of a line according to the hyphenation rules

hyphenation /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/ n
césure
inclusion and location of hyphens

hypnagogic /hɪpnəˈɡɒdʒɪk/ adj
hypnagogique
that accompanies falling asleep
that induces sleep

hypno- /hɪpnoʊ-/ prefix
hypno-
sleep

hypnosis /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/ n
hypnose
a trancelike state

hypnotic /hɪpˈnɑ.tɪk/ /hɪpˈnɒ.tɪk/ [hɪp̚ˈnɑ.ɾɪk̚] adj
hypnotique
of or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism
hypnotique narcotique
inducing sleep; soporific

hypnotism /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/ n
hypnotisme
hypnotism

hypnotist /ˈhɪpnətɪst/ n
hypnotiseur hypnotiseuse
person who uses hypnotism

hypnotization n
hypnotisation
act or process of producing hypnotism

hypnotize /ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/ v
hypnotiser
to induce somebody into a state of hypnosis

hypnotized adj
hypnotisé
under hypnosis

hypnotoxin n
hypnotoxine

hypo- /ˈhaɪpoʊ/ /ˈhaɪpəʊ/ prefix
hypo-

hypoandrogenic adj
hypoandrogénique

hypobromite n
hypobromite
any salt or ester of hypobromous acid

hypocapnia n
hypocapnie
state of reduced carbon dioxide in the blood

hypocaust n
hypocauste
underground heating system for a bath

hypocentre n
hypocentre
focus of an earthquake

hypochondria n
hypocondrie
psychological disorder

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpoʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ adj
hypocondriaque
related to the hypochondrium
hypocondriaque hypocondre
affected by hypochondria

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpoʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ n
hypocondriaque
person affected with hypochondria

hypochondriasis n
hypocondrie
excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness

hypochondrium n
hypocondre
upper region of the abdomen

hypocorism /haɪˈpɑkəˌɹɪzəm/ /haɪˈpɒkəˌɹɪz(ə)m/ /hɪ-/ n
hypocoristique
term of endearment

hypocoristic /ˌhaɪpəkəˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
hypocoristique
relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy

hypocretin /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈkɹiː.tən/ n
hypocrétine

hypocrisy /hɪˈpɑkɹəsi/ /hɪˈpɒkɹəsi/ n
hypocrisie faux-culterie tartuferie tartufferie
claim, pretense, or false representation of holding beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not actually possess

hypocrite /ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/ n
hypocrite pharisien pharisienne tartufe tartuffe
person practising hypocrisy

hypocritical /hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ adj
hypocrite
characterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite

hypocycloid n
hypocycloïde
locus

hypodermic /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ adj
hypodermique
under the dermis

hypodermic needle n
aiguille hypodermique
hollow needle

hypodermic syringe n
seringue hypodermique

hypodermis n
hypoderme
anatomy

hypodontia n
hypodontie

hypogamy n
hypogamie
hypogamy

hypogastric adj
hypogastrique
of or pertaining the hypogastrium

hypogeal adj
hypogé
growing underground
remaining or happening underground

hypogeum /hɪpəˈd͡ʒiːəm/ /hʌɪpəˈd͡ʒiːəm/ n
hypogée
underground vault

hypoglossal /ˌhaɪ.pəˈɡlɑs.əl/ /ˌhʌɪ.pə(ʊ)ˈɡlɒs.l̩/ /ˌhʌɪ.pə(ʊ)ˈɡlɒs.əl/ adj
hypoglosse
of or pertaining to the area under the tongue

hypoglossal nerve n
nerf hypoglosse
the 12th cranial nerve

hypoglycemia n
hypoglycémie
low level of blood glucose

hypokalemia n
hypokaliémie

hypolactasia n
hypolactasie

hypolimnion n
hypolimnion
cold layer of water

hypomagnesemia n
hypomagnésémie
the condition of having an abnormally low concentration of magnesium ions in the blood

hypomania n
hypomanie
mild form of mania

hypomere n
hypomère
a part that the walls of a pleuroperitoneal cavity grow

hyponatremia /ˌhaɪ.poʊˌneɪˈtɹiː.mi.ə/ /ˌhʌɪ.pəʊ.nəˈtɹiː.mi.ə/ n
hyponatrémie
A low concentration of sodium in blood

hyponym /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpə.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpəʊ.nɪm/ n
hyponyme
more specific word

hyponymic adj
hyponymique

hyponymous adj
hyponymique

hyponymy n
hyponymie

hypophosphatemia n
hypophosphatémie
abnormally low blood phosphate level

hypophysial adj
hypophysaire
related to hypophysis

hypophysis /haɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/ n
hypophyse
gland

hypophysitis n
hypophysite
inflammation of the lungs

hypopituitarism /ˌhaɪpəʊpɪˈt(j)uːɪtəˌɹɪzəm/ n
hypopituitarisme
decrease in secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland

hypoplasia n
hypoplasie
being hypoplastic

hyporeflexia n
hyporéflexie
absence of normal reflexes

hypostasis /haɪˈpɑstəsɪs/ /haɪˈpɒstəsɪs/ n
hypostase
essential person, the single person of Christ
inherent reality or substance
sedimentary deposit

hypostyle adj
hypostyle
architecture: having a roof supported on a row of columns

hypotension n
hypotension
disease of abnormally low blood pressure

hypotensive adj
hypotendu

hypotenuse /haɪˈpɑtənjus/ /haɪˈpɑtənus/ /haɪˈpɒtənjuːz/ [haɪˈpɑʔənuːs] [haɪˈpɒʔn̩juːz] n
hypoténuse
the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

hypothalamic adj
hypothalamique
pertaining to the hypothalamus

hypothalamus n
hypothalamus
a region of the brain, below the thalamus

hypothecarily adv
hypothécairement

hypothecate /hʌɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/ v
hypothéquer
pledge as surety

hypothenar /haɪˈpɒθɪnə/ adj
hypothénar
of the ulnar side of the palm and underlying muscles

hypothenar eminence n
hypothénar

hypothermia /ˌhaɪpəʊˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ /ˌhaɪpəˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ n
hypothermie
low body temperature

hypothermic adj
hypothermique
affected by hypothermia

hypothesis /-əsəs/ /-əsɪs/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/ /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ /həˈpɒθɪsɪs/ /hɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ n
hypothèse
tentative conjecture in science
antecedent of a conditional statement
assumption taken to be true

hypothesize /-ə.saɪz/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.saɪz/ /haɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ /həˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ /hɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ v
faire hypothèse supposer émettre
to believe or assert

hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/ adj
hypothétique
based upon a hypothesis

hypothetically adv
hypothétiquement
in a hypothetical way

hypothyroidism /ˌhaɪpəʊˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm/ /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪɹɔɪˌdɪzəm/ n
hypothyroïdisme
disease state

hypotraceable adj
hypohamiltonien
hypohamiltonian

hypotrochoid /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈtɹoʊ.kɔɪd/ /ˌhaɪ.pə(ʊ)ˈtɹəʊ.kɔɪd/ /ˌhaɪ.pəˈtɹoʊ.kɔɪd/ n
hypotrochoïde
geometric curve

hypotrophy n
hypotrophie

hypovolemia n
hypovolémie
a state of decreased blood volume

hypovolemic adj
hypovolémique
of, pertaining to, or characterized by low volume of blood in the circulatory system

hypoxemia n
hypoxémie
abnormal deficiency in the concentration of oxygen in the blood

hypoxia n
hypoxie
condition in which tissues are deprived of oxygen

hypsometric adj
hypsométrique
of or pertaining to hypsometry

hypsometry /hɪpˈsɑm.ə.tɹi/ /hɪpˈsɒm.ə.tɹi/ n
hypsométrie
measurement of elevation relative to sea level

hyraceum /haɪˈreɪsiəm/ n
hyraceum pierre d'Afrique

hyrax /ˈhaɪ.ɹæks/ n
daman
mammal of the order Hyracoidea

hysterectomy /hɪstəˈɹɛktəmi/ n
hystérectomie
surgical removal of the uterus or part thereof

hysteresis n
hystérésis hystérèse
a property of a system

hysteria /hɪˈstɛɹiə/ /hɪˈstɪɹiə/ n
hystérie
behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotion

hysteric /hɪsˈtɛɹɪk/ n
hystérique

hysterical /hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/ adj
hystérique
arising from hysteria
hystérique surexcité
prone to having hysterics
hystérique tordant
provoking laughter

hystericize v
hystériser
to make hysterical

hysterics n
crise des nerfs hystérie
hysteria

hystero- prefix
hystéro-
of or pertaining to hysteria
of or pertaining to the uterus

hysterocystic adj
hystérocystique

háček /ˈhæt͡ʃɛk/ /ˈhɑːt͡ʃɛk/ [ˈhat͡ʃɛk] [ˈhaːt͡ʃek] [ˈhaːt͡ʃɛk] [ˈhæt͡ʃɛk] [ˈhɐːt͡ʃek] [ˈhɑt͡ʃɛk] [ˈhɑət͡ʃɛk] [ˈhɑːt͡ʃɛk] [ˈɦɑːt͡ʃɛk] n
caron hatchek accent hirondelle chevron háček
háček diacritic

hübnerite n
hübnérite
a mineral, manganese tungsten oxide

i.e. /ɪd ɛst/ /ˌaɪˈiː/ adv
c'est-à-dire c.-à-d.
that is

iPhone /ˈaɪˌfoʊ̯n/ n
iPhone
device

iPod n
iPod
device

iamb /ˈaɪəm/ /ˈaɪˌæm/ n
ïambe
a metrical foot

iambic /aɪˌæmbɪk/ adj
iambique
consisting of iambs or characterized by their predominance

iambic pentameter /aɪˈæmbɪk pɛnˈtæmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
pentamètre iambique
a poetic meter

iatric adj
iatrique
of or pertaining to physicians

iatrogenesis /aɪˌætɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
iatrogénèse
any adverse effect resulting from medical treatment

iatrogenic /aɪˌætɹəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ adj
iatrogène iatrogénique
induced by physician or medical treatment

ibex /ˈaɪbɛks/ n
bouquetin
type of wild mountain goat

ibis /ˈaɪ.bɪs/ n
ibis
Threskiornithid

ibisbill /ˈaɪbɪs.bɪl/ n
bec-d'ibis tibétain
Ibidorhyncha struthersii

ibuprofen /aɪˈbju.pɹəf.ən/ /ˌaɪ.biˈpɹoʊfən/ /ˌaɪ.bjuˈpɹoʊ.fən/ /ˌʌɪ.bjuːˈpɹəʊ.fən/ n
ibuprofène
anti-inflammatory drug

icaridin n
icaridine

ice /aɪs/ [ʌɪs] n
glace
water in frozen form
ice hockey: area where game is played
glace crème glacée glace à l’eau sorbet
frozen dessert
glace glace sèche neige
frozen volatile chemical

ice /aɪs/ [ʌɪs] v
congeler geler glacer
to freeze
glacer
to cover with icing
refroidir
to murder

ice age n
période glaciaire glaciation englaciation
any of several glacial periods
âge de glace
period of glaciation at the poles

ice axe n
piolet
axe used by mountaineers to cut footholds in the ice

ice cap n
calotte glaciaire
permanent expanse of ice

ice cider n
cidre de glace
fermented apple juice alcoholic beverage made from frozen apples

ice circle n
disque de glace

ice climbing n
escalade de glace escalade sur glace
activity of ascending inclined ice formations

ice core n
carotte de glace
core sample removed from an ice sheet

ice cream /aɪsˈkɹiːm/ /ˈaɪs.kɹiːm/ /ˌaɪsˈkɹiːm/ n
glace crème glacée
dessert
in a cone

ice cream cone n
cornet de glace
conical confection for holding ice cream

ice cream maker n
sorbetière glacier
machine used to make homemade ice cream

ice cream parlor n
glacier bar laitier glacerie
business

ice cream sandwich n
sandwich à la crème glacée
dessert with a layer of ice cream between two cookies

ice cream soda n
flotteur
beverage

ice cream vendor n
glacier
person who sells ice cream

ice cube n
glaçon cube de glace
small piece of ice used for cooling drinks

ice dancing n
danse sur glace

ice field n
champ de glace
expanse of floating ice

ice fishing n
pêche blanche
practice of fishing

ice hockey n
hockey sur glace hockey
hockey

ice perry n
poiré de glace

ice resurfacer n
surfaceuse
implement used to renew ice surface

ice rink n
patinoire
a surface for ice skating

ice sculpture n
sculpture sur glace
sculpture carved from ice

ice sheet n
inlandsis
broad glacial mass

ice shelf /ˈaɪs ˌʃɛlf/ n
plateforme de glace
thick floating platform of ice

ice skate n
patin à glace
boot used for skating on ice

ice skating n
patinage patinage à glace
the act, or the sport, of skating on ice

ice storm n
tempête de verglas
a storm with freezing rain

ice swimming n
bain dans l'eau glacée bain de glace
swimming in iced-over water

ice tray n
bac à glaçons
tray

ice tsunami n
tsunami de glace

ice wedge n
coin de glace
vertical wedge of subterranean ice

ice wine n
vin de glace
a sweet wine made from grapes that are harvested after being frozen on the vine

ice-cold /ˈaɪskəʊld/ adj
glacial
distant
glacial glacé
as cold as ice

iceberg /ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ /ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ n
iceberg montagne de glace
huge mass of floating ice

iceberg lettuce n
laitue iceberg
vegetable

icebox /ˈʌɪsbɒks/ n
compartiment à glaçons congélateur
compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer
glacière
box or compartment containing ice

icebreaker /ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/ n
brise-glace
ship designed to break through ice

icecross downhill n
patinage de descente extrême

iced capp n
cap glacé capp glacé

iced coffee n
café glacé
beverage

iced tea n
thé glacé thé froid
cold tea

icehouse n
glacière
a deep cellar or outdoor building used for the storage of ice

iceman n
assassin
assassin

icepick n
pic à glace
a pointed tool used for breaking ice

ichnography n
ichnographie
ground plan

ichor /-kə/ /ˈaɪkɔɹ/ /ˈaɪkɔː/ /ˈɪkə/ /ˈɪkəɹ/ n
ichor
liquid said to flow in place of blood in the veins of the gods

ichthyocentaur n
ichthyocentaure ichtyocentaure

ichthyography n
ichtyographie
scientific description of fish

ichthyological adj
ichthyologique
ichthyological

ichthyologist n
ichthyologue ichtyologue
expert in ichthyology

ichthyology /ˌɪkθiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
ichtyologie ichthyologie
branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish

ichthyoplankton n
ichthyoplancton ichtyoplancton
ichthyoplankton

ichthyosaur /ˈɪkθiəsɔːɹ/ n
ichtyosaure
extinct reptile

ichthyosis /ɪkθɪˈəʊsɪs/ n
ichtyose
disease which gives the sufferer dry scaly skin

icicle /ˈaɪ.sɪ.kl̩/ /ˈaɪs.ɪkl̩/ /ˈʌɪsəkəl/ n
stalactite glaçon
a spear-shape of ice

icing /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ n
glaçage
sweet glaze used for baked goods

icing on the cake n
cerise sur le gâteau
something that intensifies the appreciation of something else

icky /ˈɪki/ adj
cucul mièvre sirupeux
excessively sentimental
dégoûtant dégueu dégueulasse
unpleasantly sticky; yucky; disgusting

icon /ˈaɪ.kɑn/ /ˈaɪ.kɒn/ /ˈaɪ.kən/ n
icône
religious painting
small picture, computer icon
image

iconic /aɪˈkɒnɪk/ adj
emblématique
representative of its type
iconique
relating to icon

iconify v
iconifier

iconoclasm n
iconoclasme
belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons

iconoclast /aɪˈkɑn.əˌklæst/ /aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/ n
iconoclaste
one who attacks cherished beliefs
one who destroys religious images or icons
one who opposes orthodoxy and religion

iconoclastic adj
iconoclaste
pertaining to iconoclasm

iconodule n
iconodule
person who supports the veneration of religious icons

iconodulism n
iconodulie
veneration of religious icons

iconography n
iconographie
set of symbolic forms

iconostasis /ˌaɪkəˈnɒstəsɪs/ n
iconostase
a wall of icons

icosagon n
icosagone
20-sided polygon

icosahedron /ˌaɪkoʊsəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌaɪkɒsəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌaɪkɔsəˈhiːdɹən/ n
icosaèdre
a polyhedron

icosidodecadodecahedron n
icosidodécadodécaèdre
polyhedron

icosidodecahedron n
icosidodécaèdre
polyhedron

icosihenagon n
henicosagone
geometry

icositetrahedron n
icositétraèdre

icterine warbler n
hypolaïs ictérine
Hippolais icterina

icy /ˈaɪsi/ adj
gelé
extremely cold, frigid
glacé
covered with ice
glacé glacial
pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice

id /ɪd/ n
ça
id

idea /aɪˈdi.ə/ /aɪˈdiː/ /aɪˈdɪə/ /aɪˈdɪɹ/ /aːˈdɪɹ/ /ɑeˈdiə̯/ /ˈaɪdi/ n
idée
an image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory
a conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention
pensée idée
any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking

ideal /aɪˈdiː.əl/ /aɪˈdiːl/ /aɪˈdɪəl/ adj
idéal
being optimal
conceptual
idéal parfait
being perfect

ideal /aɪˈdiː.əl/ /aɪˈdiːl/ /aɪˈdɪəl/ n
idéal
perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc.
subring closed under multiplication by containing ring

ideal gas n
gaz parfait
hypothetical gas

ideal gas law n
loi des gaz parfaits
equation of state of an ideal gas

idealism n
idéalisme
an approach to philosophical enquiry
property of a person of having high ideals that are usually unrealizable

idealist n
idéaliste
someone whose conduct stems from idealism rather than from practicality
unrealistic or impractical visionary
(philosophy) one who adheres to idealism

idealistic adj
idéaliste
of or pertaining to an idealist or to idealism

idealistically adv
idéalistiquement
in an idealistic manner

ideality /aɪdiˈælɪti/ n
idéalité
quality or state of being ideal

idealization n
idéalisation
act or process of idealizing

idealize v
idéaliser
transitive: to regard something as ideal
intransitive: to conceive or form an ideal

ideally /ʌɪˈdɪəli/ adv
idéalement
preferably

ideate /ˈaɪdieɪt/ v
idéer
To apprehend in thought

ideation /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
idéation
synthesis of ideas

idempotence n
idempotence
quality of an action such that repetitions of the action have no further effect on outcome – being idempotent

identical /aɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ /ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ adj
identique
bearing full likeness
mathematics: exactly equivalent
identique même mêmes
selfsame
monozygote mono-ovulaire monovulaire
of twins, such that they share the same genetic code

identically /aɪˈdɛntɪkəli/ adv
identiquement
in an identical manner

identifiable adj
identifiable
capable of being distinguished and named

identification /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
identification
the act of identifying, or proving to be the same
pièce d'identité
a document or documents serving as evidence of a person's identity

identifier n
identifiant
primary key
identificateur
formal name used in source code to refer to a variable, function, procedure, package, etc.

identify /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ /ɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ v
identifier
to establish the identity of someone or something
s'identifier à identifier
to associate oneself with some group

identikit /aɪˈdɛntəkɪt/ /aɪˈdɛntɪkɪt/ n
portrait-robot
facial composite

identitarianism n
identitarisme

identity /aɪˈdɛn(t)əti/ /aɪˈdɛn(t)ɪti/ /aɪˈdɛntɪti/ /ɑɪˈdentəti/ [aɪˈdɛnəɾi] [aɪˈdɛnɪɾi] n
identité
name or persona
the sameness some individuals share to make up the same kind or universal
the difference or character that marks off an individual or group from the rest

identity card n
carte d'identité pièce d'identité
identity card

identity crisis n
crise d'identité crise identitaire
crisis of personal identity

identity document n
pièce d'identité
document

identity matrix n
matrice identité matrice unité
diagonal matrix with all diagonal elements equal to 1

identity theft n
usurpation d'identité
deliberate assumption of another person's identity

ideogram /ˈaɪ.di.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.oʊ.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.ɡɹæm/ n
idéogramme idéographe
symbol

ideographic adj
idéographique
pertaining to an ideograph or ideography

ideography n
idéographie
use of ideograms

ideological /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌaɪ.diː.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌɑɪ.diː.əˈlɔd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌɪd.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ adj
idéologique
of or pertaining to an ideology
based on an ideology

ideologically adv
idéologiquement
in an ideological manner; with respect to ideology

ideologization n
idéologisation

ideologize v
idéologiser

ideologue /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈɑɪ.di.ə.lɔɡ/ /ˈɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ n
idéologue
advocate of a particular ideology

ideology /aɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌaɪ.diːˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ /ˌɑɪ.diːˈɔl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ n
idéologie
doctrine, body of ideas
study of the origin and nature of ideas

ideophone /ˈɪ.di.(j)ə(ʊ).ˌfəʊn/ n
idéophone
sound symbolic word

ides /aɪdz/ n
ides
day in the Roman calendar

idigbo n
framiré
Terminalia ivorensis

idiocracy /ˌɪdiˈɑkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdiˈɒkɹəsi/ n
idiocratie
government by idiots

idiocy /ˈɪdi.əsi/ n
idiotie
state of being an idiot

idiolect /ˈɘ.di.ɐʉ.lekt/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.lɛkt/ /ˈɪd.i.əʊ̯.lɛkt/ n
idiolecte
variant of a language used by a particular individual

idiom /ˈɪdi.əm/ n
idiome
language variety
manner of speaking
idiome idiotisme
idiomatic expression

idiomatic /ˌɪdi.əˈmætɪk/ adj
idiomatique
pertaining or conforming to the mode of expression characteristic of a language

idiomaticity /ˈɪd.i.əʊ.məˈtɪ.si.ti/ n
idiomaticité
the quality of being idiomatic

idiopathy n
idiopathie
a disease having no known cause

idiophone /ˈɪdi.əfoʊn/ /ˈɪdi.əfəʊn/ n
idiophone
any musical instrument that produces its sound by its own vibration

idiosyncrasy /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪəʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪəˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ n
idiosyncrasie
(medicine) individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance
language or behaviour particular to an individual or a group
way of behaving or thinking
peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify

idiosyncratic /-ˌsɪŋ-/ /ˌɪd.i.əʊ.sɪŋˈkræ.tɪk/ adj
idiosyncratique particulier singulier
peculiar to a specific individual

idiot /ˈɪd.i.(j)ət/ /ˈɪd.i.(j)ɪt/ n
idiot idiote
person of low general intelligence

idiot light n
voyant
warning light

idiotic /ɪd.iˈɑt.ɪk/ /ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/ [ɪɾiˈɑɾɪk] adj
idiot idiotique stupide
pertaining to or resembling an idiot

idiotically adv
idiotement
in an idiotic manner

idioticon /-kɒn/ /-ˌkɑn/ /ˌɪdiˈoʊtək(ə)n/ /ˌɪdɪˈəʊtɪk(ə)n/ [-ɾə-] n
glossaire lexique
dictionary of a specific dialect

idiotypic adj
idiotypique
Of or pertaining to an idiotype

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ /ˈʌɪdəl/ adj
fainéant inactif
averse to work or labor
oiseux
of no importance, worthless, useless
oisif
not engaged in any occupation or employment

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ /ˈʌɪdəl/ v
fainéanter
to lose or spend time doing nothing
point mort tourner au ralenti
to run at a slow speed, or out of gear

idle asset n
actif dormant avoir dormant

idle hands are the devil's workshop proverb
l'oisiveté est la mère de tous les vices
One who is idle will likely come he’ll to do evil

idleness /ˈaɪdəlnəs/ n
futilité inutilité trivialité
groundlessness; worthlessness; triviality
indolence
state of being indolent
oisiveté inactivité
state of being idle; inactivity

idler n
fainéant fainéante
one who is lazy; a sluggard
one who spends his or her time in inaction

idol /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ n
idole
cultural icon, especially popular person
representation of anything revered

idolater /ˌaɪˈdɑlətəɹ/ n
idolâtre
one who worships idols

idolatrous adj
idolâtre
engaging in excessive attachment or reverence
partaking in idolatry

idolatry /aɪˈdɑ.lə.tɹi/ /aɪˈdɒl.ə.tɹiː/ n
idolâtrie culte des idoles
worship of idols

idolize /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/ v
idolâtrer
to make an idol of

idonic acid n
acide idonique

idyll /ˈaɪ.dəl/ /ˈaɪ.dɪl/ /ˈɪd.əl/ /ˈɪd.ɪl/ n
idylle
carefree or lighthearted experience
poem or short written piece

idyllic /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ /ɪˈdɪlɪk/ adj
idyllique
happy, peaceful, picturescue
of or pertaining to idylls

idée fixe /i.deɪ fiks/ /iː.deɪ ˈfiːks/ n
idée fixe marotte
idea dominating the mind

if /ɪf/ conjunction
si
supposing that
(computing)
si que soit
whether

if /ɪf/ n
si
a theoretical condition

if I do say so myself adv
en toute modestie sans vouloir me jeter des fleurs
(appended to praise of oneself)

if I were you phraseologicalUnit
si j'étais toi si j'étais vous à ta place à votre place
advice introduction

if I'm not mistaken phraseologicalUnit
sauf erreur si je ne m'abuse

if and only if conjunction
si et seulement si
implies and is implied by

if it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck proverb
si ça ressemble à un canard, si ça nage comme un canard et si ça cancane comme un canard, c’est qu’il s’agit sans doute d’un canard

if looks could kill phraseologicalUnit
si on pouvait tuer d'un simple regard
used to characterize a look of strong hostility

if memory serves phraseologicalUnit
si ma mémoire est bonne

if my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle proverb
avec des si on mettrait Paris en bouteille si ma tante en avait, on l'appellerait mon oncle
proverb

if need be adv
au besoin en cas de besoin [[si|s']]il faut si besoin est si nécessaire
if necessary

if not adv
pour ne pas dire si pas sinon

if only conjunction
ne fût-ce que ne serait-ce que
even if for no other reason than
si seulement pour peu que
signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future

if possible adv
si possible autant que faire se peut autant que possible dans la mesure du possible

if the mountain won't come to Muhammad proverb
si la montagne ne va pas à toi, va à la montagne
if one cannot get something done by commanding it

if the shoe fits, wear it proverb
si le chapeau te fait, mets-le
idiomatic

if you ask me phraseologicalUnit
si tu veux mon avis

if you can't beat them, join them proverb
il faut savoir hurler avec les loups
if your adversaries are stronger than you, it is better to join their side

if you know what I mean /ɪf ju ˌnoʊ wʌt aɪ ˈmin/ [ɪfjəˌnowʌɾaɪˈmin] phraseologicalUnit
si tu vois ce que je veux dire
used to allude to something unsaid or hinted at

if you say so interjection
si tu le dis
conveying the speaker does not agree

if you want a thing done well, do it yourself proverb
on n'est jamais mieux servi que par soi-même
better to do something oneself

iff /ɪf ən(d) ˈoʊn.li ɪf/ /ɪf ən(d) ˈəʊn.lɪ ɪf/ conjunction
ssi
abbreviation of if and only if

iffy /ˈɪfi/ adj
louche
Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality

ifrit /ɪˈfɹiːt/ /ˈɪf.ɹɪt/ n
éfrit

iftar /ɪfˈtɑː(ɹ)/ n
ftour iftar
(Islam) the evening meal (of dates) that breaks each day's fast during Ramadan

igloo /ˈɪɡluː/ n
igloo iglou
Inuit snow house

igneous /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/ adj
igné
pertaining to, having the nature of fire
igné magmatique
resulting from, or produced by, the action of great heat

igneous rock n
roche magmatique
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth

ignite /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ v
allumer mettre le feu
to set fire to, to light
déclencher
to trigger

igniter n
igniteur
device that is used to ignite something

ignition /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/ n
allumage
system for activating combustion in an engine
ignition
the act of igniting

ignition key n
clé de contact
a key that starts the combustion engine of a motor vehicle

ignivomous adj
ignivome
throwing out fire

ignoble /ɪɡˈnəʊbəl/ adj
ignoble
not honorable
indigne
not noble; plebeian; common

ignominious /ɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/ adj
ignominieux
marked by shame or disgrace

ignominy /ɪɡˈnɑməni/ /ˈɪɡnəməni/ /ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/ n
ignominie
great dishonor, shame, or humiliation

ignorable adj
ignorable
that can be ignored

ignoramus /ɪɡnəˈɹeɪməs/ n
ignare
totally ignorant person

ignorance /ˈɪɡ.nə.ɹəns/ /ˈɪɡ.nɚ.əns/ n
ignorance
condition of being uninformed or uneducated

ignorance is bliss proverb
bienheureux celui qui ne connaît pas la vérité
Ignorance is bliss

ignorant /ˈɪɡnəɹənt/ adj
ignorant
characterized by ignorance

ignore /ɪɡˈno(ː)ɹ/ /ɪɡˈnoə/ /ɪɡˈnɔɹ/ /ɪɡˈnɔː/ v
ignorer prêter attention tenir compte
to deliberately pay no attention to

ignosticism n
ignosticisme
a philosophical position

iguana /əˈɡwɑnə/ /ɪ.ɡjuˈɑːnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑːnə/ n
iguane
any of several members of the lizard family Iguanidae
a green iguana (Iguana iguana)
any member of the genus Iguana

ikebana n
ikebana
Japanese art of flower arrangement

ileum n
iléon
last division of small intestine

ileus /ˈɪliəs/ n
iléus
obstruction of the intestines

ilkhan n
ilkhan
provincial khan

ill /ɪl/ adj
malade
in poor health, suffering from a disease
écœuré écœurée
having an urge to vomit

ill /ɪl/ adv
mal
not well

ill at ease adj
mal à l'aise
uncomfortable

ill will n
mauvaise intention
ill-disposed attitude

ill-equipped adj
mal outillé
not well equipped

ill-gotten adj
mal acquis
obtained improperly

ill-gotten gains n
argent sale
money acquired dishonestly

ill-gotten gains never prosper proverb
bien mal acquis ne profite jamais

ill-mannered adj
mal élevé malappris
of or pertaining to having bad manners

ill-omened adj
de mauvais augure
inauspicious, unlucky

ill-treatment n
maltraitance
bad, unkind or abusive treatment

illation /əˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
illation
action of concluding or inferring

illative /ɪˈleɪtɪv/ n
illatif
grammar: illative case

illative case n
illatif
case used to indicate movement into something

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ [ɪɫˈli.ɡəɫ] adj
illégal
contrary to or forbidden by law
prohibited by established rules

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ [ɪɫˈli.ɡəɫ] n
clandestin immigrant illégal immigrante illégale sans-papiers
illegal immigrant

illegal combatant n
combattant illégal
one who engages in combat without meeting the Geneva Convention

illegality n
illégalité
(law) the state of being illegal

illegalization n
illégalisation

illegalize /ɪˈliːɡəlʌɪz/ v
illégaliser

illegally /ɪˈliːɡəli/ adv
illégalement
in a manner contrary to the law

illegible /ɪˈlɛd͡ʒəbəl/ adj
illisible illégible indéchiffrable
not clear enough to be read

illegitimacy n
illégitimité
being illegitimate

illegitimate /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmeɪt/ /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmɘt/ /ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪmeɪt/ /ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪmət/ [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmeɪt] [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmɨt] adj
illégitime
not genuine; not authorized by good usage
against the law

illeism /ˈɪliɪzəm/ /ˈɪliːɪzəm/ n
illéisme
practice of (excessively) referring to oneself in the third person

illiberal adj
illibérale
restrictive to individual choice and freedom
intolérant
narrow-minded
ladre
stingy

illiberalism n
illibéralisme
principle, state or quality of being illiberal

illicit /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ adj
illicite
breaking social norms
lacking licitness
unlawful

illiquid /ɪˈlɪkwɪd/ adj
illiquide
lacking liquidity

illiquidity /ˌɪlɪˈkwɪdɪti/ n
illiquidité
lack of liquidity

illite n
illite
a non-expanding clay mineral

illiteracy /ɪˈlɪtəɹəsi/ /ɪˈlɪt͡ʃɹəsi/ n
analphabétisme illettrisme illittérature
inability to read and write

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ /ɪˈlɪtɹət/ adj
analphabète
having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature
analphabète illettré illettrée
unable to read and write

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ /ɪˈlɪtɹət/ n
analphabète illettré illettrée
an illiterate person

illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ n
maladie
an instance of a disease or poor health
a state of bad health or disease

illocution n
illocution
aim of speaker

illocutionary adj
illocutoire
of, pertaining to, or derived from illocution

illogical adj
illogique
contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning

illogically adv
illogiquement
in an illogical manner

illuminate /ɪˈl(j)uməneɪt/ /ɪˈl(j)umɪneɪt/ /ɪˈl(j)umɪnət/ v
illuminer
to shine light on something
to decorate something with lights

illumination /ɪˌl(j)umɪˈneɪʃən/ /ɪˌlumɪˈneɪʃən/ n
enluminure
adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations
illumination
the act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated

illusion /ɪˈl(j)uːzj(ə)n/ /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ [ɪˈluː.ʒən] n
illusion
anything that seems to be something that it is not
magician's trick
belief in something that is in fact not true

illusionist n
illusionniste
one who works with illusion or sleight of hand

illusory /ɪˈluːs(ə)ɹi/ /ɪˈluːz(ə)ɹi/ adj
illusoire
illusory

illustrate /ɪˈlasˌtɹæɪt/ /ɪˈlʌsˌtɹeɪt/ /ˈɪl.jəˌstɹeɪt/ /ˈɪl.jʊˌstɹeɪt/ /ˈɪl.əˌstɹeɪt/ /ˈɪl.əˌstɹæɪt/ v
illustrer
to add explanatory or decoratory features
to clarify by giving as an example

illustration /ˌɪl.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
illustration
picture designed to decorate or eludicate
illustration représentation
that which illustrates

illustrator /ˈɪləˌstɹeɪtəɹ/ n
illustrateur illustratrice
person who draws pictures

illustrious /-ˈləs-/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹi.əs/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs/ adj
illustre
admired, respected, or well-known

ilmenite n
ilménite
a weakly magnetic dark gray mineral

ilvaite n
ilvaïte

image /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ n
image
graphical representation

image processing n
traitement d'images
information processing for graphical data

imaginable /-nəbəl/ /ɪˈmadʒnəbəl/ /ɪˈmadʒɪnəbəl/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒnəbəl/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnəbəl/ adj
imaginable
able to be imagined; conceivable

imaginary /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnəɹi/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnɹi/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
imaginaire
existing in the imagination
non-real part of a complex number

imaginary axis n
axe imaginaire
mathematics

imaginary number n
nombre imaginaire
number of the form a + bi, with b ≠ 0
nombre imaginaire pur nombre imaginaire
number of the form bi

imaginary part n
partie imaginaire
of a complex number

imaginary unit n
unité imaginaire
imaginary number

imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ n
imagination
image-making power of the mind
mental image
construction of false images

imaginative /-ənətɪv/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒnətɪv/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnətɪv/ adj
imaginaire
false or imagined
imaginatif
having a lively imagination
tending to be fanciful

imagine /ɪˈmæ.d͡ʒɪn/ v
imaginer
(transitive) to form a mental image of something
(intransitive) to use one's imagination
(transitive) to assume
(intransitive) to guess
(transitive) to believe
(transitive) to conjecture

imam /ɪˈmɑːm/ /ˈiːmɑːm/ n
imam
Muslim leader

imamate n
imamat
office or jurisdiction of an imam

imbalance n
déséquilibre
property of not being in balance

imbecile /ɪmbəˈsiːl/ /ˈɪmbəsəl/ /ˈɪmbəsɪl/ n
imbécile
fool
person with limited mental capacity

imbecility n
imbécilité
quality of imbecile, stupid behaviour

imbibe /ɪmˈbaɪb/ v
absorber
take in
boire
drink

imbricate v
imbriquer
overlap in a regular pattern

imbroglio /ɪmˈbɹoʊljoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɹəʊljəʊ/ n
embrouille sac de nœuds
complicated situation, entanglement

imbue /ɪmˈbjuː/ v
imprégner
to permeate or impregnate completely
to wet or stain completely

iminodiethanol n
iminodiéthanol
diethanolamine

imitable adj
imitable

imitate /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ v
imiter
to follow as a model

imitation /ɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ n
imitation
act of imitating
copy

imitator n
imitateur
one who imitates another

immaculate /ɪˈmækjələt/ /ɪˈmækjʊlət/ adj
immaculé
of the Virgin Mary or her womb: pure, undefiled
immaculé acribique recherché soigné
having no blemish or stain; absolutely clean and tidy

immaterial /ˌɪməˈtɪɹi.əl/ adj
immatériel
having no matter or substance
non pertinent
irrelevant

immateriality n
immatérialité
the state of being immaterial

immature /ɪməˈtjʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪməˈt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ɪməˈt͡ʃʊə(ɹ)/ adj
immature
childish
immature vert
not fully formed

immaturity /ɪməˈt͡ʃʊɹɪti/ n
immaturité
the state of being immature

immeasurable /ɪˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/ /ɪˈmɛʒɹəbəl/ adj
incommensurable
vast

immeasurably adv
incommensurablement
in a manner that is not measurable

immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ /ɪˈmiːdɪət/ /ɪˈmiːdʒət/ adj
immédiat
without delay
immédiat proche
very close

immediate family n
foyer
family unit consisting of parents and their children

immediately /əˈmiːdi.ətli/ /əˈmiːdʒətli/ /ɪˈmiːdi.ətli/ /ɪˈmiːdʒətli/ adv
immédiatement tout de suite aussitôt
in an immediate manner

immemorable adj
immémorable
that cannot be remembered

immemorial /ɪ.məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ adj
immémorial
that is beyond memory; ancient

immense /ɪˈmɛns/ adj
immense
huge, gigantic, very large

immerse /ɪˈmɜːs/ /ɪˈmɝs/ v
immerger
to put under the surface of a liquid
to involve deeply

immersed adj
immergé
under the surface
deeply involved

immersion /ɪˈmɝʒən/ n
immersion
in mathematics
the act of immersing or the condition of being immersed

immersion heater n
thermoplongeur
a device for supplying domestic hot water

immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ n
immigrant immigré immigrante immigrée
person who comes to a country to settle

immigrate /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ v
immigrer
to move into a foreign country or area

immigration /ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
immigration
the act of immigrating

imminence n
imminence
state or condition of being imminent

imminent /ˈɪmənənt/ /ˈɪmɪnənt/ adj
imminent
about to happen, occur, or take place very soon

imminently adv
imminemment
in an imminent manner

immiscible adj
immiscible
not mutually soluble, unmixable

immiserization /ɪˌmɪzəɹaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˌmɪzəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
paupérisation
process of making miserable or poor

immission /ɪˈmɪʃən/ n
immission
act of immitting

immobile /ɪˈmoʊ.bəl/ /ɪˈmɒ.bɪl/ /ɪˈməʊ.baɪl/ n
immobile
not mobile

immobilism n
immobilisme
political or economic inactivity

immobility n
immobilité
the quality of not moving

immobilization n
immobilisation
the act or process of preventing a thing from moving

immobilize v
immobiliser
render motionless

immodest /ɪˈmɑdəst/ adj
immodeste
lacking modesty

immodestly adv
immodestement
in an immodest manner

immodesty n
immodestie
state of being immodest

immolate /ˈɪm.ə.leɪt/ /ˈɪm.əʊ.leɪt/ v
immoler
destroy
immoler sacrifier
kill as sacrifice

immolation n
immolation
act of immolating

immoral /ɪˈmɒɹəl/ /ɪˈmɔɹəl/ adj
immoral
not moral

immorality /ɪmɔːˈɹælɪti/ /ɪməˈɹælɪti/ n
immoralité
state or quality of being immoral

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ adj
immortel
not susceptible to death
inoubliable immortel
never to be forgotten

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ n
immortel
one that is not susceptible to death

immortalise /ɪ.ˈmɔː(ɹ).tə.ˌlaɪz/ v
immortaliser
to give unending life to
to make eternally famous

immortality /ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/ /ˌɪmɔːˈtæləti/ n
immortalité
condition of not being susceptible to death

immovable /ɪˈmuːvəb(ə)l/ n
immeuble
That which can not be moved; something which is immovable

immune /ɪˈmjuːn/ adj
immun
protected due to innate resistance to pathogens
immunitaire immunologique
of or pertaining to the immune system

immune complex n
complexe immun
molecule formed from the integral binding of an antibody to a soluble antigen

immune system n
système immunitaire
system that protects the body from foreign material and organisms

immunity /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ n
immunité
the quality of being resistant to infection
exemption from legal prosecution
resistance to a specific thing

immunize v
immuniser
to make someone or something immune to something
to inoculate someone, as thus produce immunity from a disease

immuno- prefix
immuno-
relating to the immune system

immunobiological adj
immunobiologique

immunobiology n
immunobiologie

immunochemistry /ˌɪˌmjuːnoʊˈkɛmɪstri/ /ˌɪˌmjuːnəʊˈkɛmɪstri/ n
immunochimie
study of the structure of antibodies

immunocompromised adj
immunodéprimé
having an immune system that has been impaired

immunocytochemistry n
immunocytochimie
the field of study that encompasses immunochemistry and cytochemistry

immunodeficiency /ɪˌmjuːnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi/ n
immunodéficience
A depletion in the body's natural immune system

immunoglobulin n
immunoglobuline
glycoprotein protecting the host

immunological adj
immunologique
of or relating to immunology

immunologist n
immunologiste
person who studies immunology

immunology n
immunologie
branch of medicine

immunosuppressive adj
immunosuppresseur
capable of immunosuppression

immunotherapy n
immunothérapie
treatment of cancer
treatment of disease

immure /ɪˈmjʊə(ɹ)/ v
emmurer
to lock up behind walls

immurement n
emmurement
capital punishment by entombing for life

immutability n
immuabilité
The state or quality of being immutable

immutable adj
immuable
unable to be changed without exception

imp /ɪmp/ n
diablotin lutin
small, mischievous sprite or a malevolent supernatural creature

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ n
impact
the force or energy of a collision of two objects
a significant or strong influence
impact collision choc
a collision

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ v
affecter toucher
to influence

impact crater n
cratère d'impact
crater formed from an impact

impact driver n
pilote d'impact
construction tool

impacted adj
enclavée incluse
subject to dental impaction

impaction /ɪmˈpækʃən/ n
enclavement inclusion
failure of a tooth to erupt

impair /ɪmˈpeə(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpeː(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpɛə(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpɛɹ/ /ɪmˈpɛː(ɹ)/ v
abîmer affaiblir affecter altérer détériorer impacter
have a diminishing effect on

impaired adj
détérioré diminué affaibli
rendered less effective

impairment /ɪmˈpɛə(ɹ)mənt/ n
handicap
result of being impaired

impala /ɪmˈpɑːlə/ n
impala
African antelope

impale /ɪmˈpeɪl/ v
empaler
put to death by piercing with a pale
pierce something with any long, pointed object

impalement n
empalement
act of torturing

impalpable adj
impalpable
not perceivable

impart /ɪmˈpɑɹt/ /ɪmˈpɑːt/ v
transmettre communiquer donner
communicate the knowledge of

impartial /ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ adj
impartial
treating all parties, rivals or disputants equally

impartiality n
impartialité
the quality of being impartial; fairness

impassive /ɪmˈpæsɪv/ adj
impassible
having, or revealing, no emotion

impatience /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/ n
impatience
quality of being impatient

impatient /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ adj
impatient
restless and intolerant of delays
anxious and eager

impatiently /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/ adv
impatiemment
without patience

impeach /ɪmˈpiːt͡ʃ/ v
discréditer
to charge with impropriety
empêcher entraver
to hinder

impeachment /ɪmˈpiːt͡ʃ.mənt/ n
impeachment destitution
act of impeaching or charging a public official with misconduct

impearl v
emperler
to decorate with pearls

impeccable /ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ adj
impeccable
Perfect, having no faults, flaws or errors
Incapable of wrongdoing or sin; immaculate

impeccably /ɪmˈpɛk.ə.bli/ adv
impeccablement
in a perfect or flawless manner

impecuniosity n
impécuniosité
the state of being impecunious

impecunious /ˌɪm.pəˈkjuː.ni.əs/ /ˌɪm.pɪˈkjuː.ni.əs/ adj
impécunieux
lacking money

impedance /ɪmˈpiːdn̩s/ n
impédance
physics, measure of opposition to flow of current

impede /ɪmˈpiːd/ v
entraver
to get in the way of; to hinder

impediment /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ n
entrave empêchement irritant
hindrance; that which impedes progress

impel /ɪmˈpɛl/ v
inciter motiver pousser
To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation
pousser propulser éjecter
To drive forward; to propel an object

impending /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/ adj
imminent
about to happen

impenetrable /ɪmˈpɛnətɹəbəl/ /ɪmˈpɛnɪtɹəbəl/ n
impénétrable
not penetrable

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
impératif
grammar: of, or relating to the imperative mood
impératif essentiel indispensable
essential

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ n
impératif
essential action

imperative mood n
impératif
imperative mood

imperatively adv
impérativement
in an imperative manner

imperceptible adj
imperceptible
not perceptible

imperceptibly adv
imperceptiblement
not noticeably

imperfect /ɪmpə(ɹ)ˈfɛkt/ /ɪmˈpɜː(ɹ)fɛkt/ /ɪmˈpɜː(ɹ)fɪkt/ n
imparfait
past tense

imperfective adj
imperfectif
related to the imperfective aspect

imperfective aspect n
imperfectif
feature of a verb

imperfectly adv
imparfaitement
in an imperfect manner

imperial /ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.əl/ /ɪmˈpɪɹ.i.əl/ adj
impérial
related to an empire
related to the British measurement system
of special, superior, or unusual size or excellence
royal
very grand or fine

imperialism [ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.ə.lɪ.zm̩] [ɪmˈpɪɹ.i.ə.lɪ.zm̩] n
impérialisme
the policy of extending power, by force

imperialist /ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪst/ adj
impérialiste
of or relating to imperialism

imperialist /ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪst/ n
impérialiste
advocate of imperialism

imperialistic /ɪmˌpɪəɹi.əlˈɪstɪk/ /ɪmˌpɪɹi.əˈlɪstɪk/ adj
impérialiste
of or pertaining to imperialism

imperil /ɪmˈpɛɹəl/ v
compromettre menacer
to put in peril
risquer
to risk

imperious /ɪmˈpɪəɹi.əs/ /ɪmˈpɪɹi.əs/ adj
impérieux
domineering, overbearing

imperiously adv
impérieusement
in an imperious manner

imperishable adj
impérissable
not perishable

impermeability /ɪmˌpɜːmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ /ɪmˌpɝmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ n
imperméabilité
the quality of being impermeable

impermeable /ɪmˈpɜːrmɪəbəl/ adj
imperméable
impossible to permeate
not allowing passage of liquids

impersonal /ɪmˈpɜː.sn̩.ɫ̩/ /ɪmˈpɝsənəl/ adj
impersonnel
grammar
lacking warmth or emotion
not representing a person

impersonally adv
impersonnellement
in an impersonal manner

impersonate /ɪmˈpɜːsəneɪt/ v
imiter
assume the identity of

impersonator n
imitateur
entertainer
imposteur
one who fraudulently impersonates

imperturbability n
imperturbabilité
composure

imperturbable /ˌɪmpəˈtɜːbəbəl/ /ˌɪmpɚˈtɝbəbəl/ adj
imperturbable
not easily perturbed

impervious /ɪmˈpɜːvi.əs/ /ɪmˈpɝ.vi.əs/ adj
immunisé insensible
unaffected or unable to be affected by something
imperméable impénétrable
preventative of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable
insensible intouchable
immune to damage or effect

impetigo /ɪmpəˈtaɪɡoʊ/ /ɪmpɪˈtaɪɡəʊ/ n
impétigo gourme
contagious bacterial skin disease

impetuous /imˈpɛt͡ʃuəs/ adj
brusque impétueux
impulsif irréfléchi
describing one who makes arbitrary decisions
impétueux brusque brutal violent
characterized by sudden and violent force

impetus /ˈɪm.pə.təs/ n
élan
a force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse

impiety n
impiété
the state of being impious

impinge /ɪmˈpɪnd͡ʒ/ v
agir sur
to have a (negative) effect upon; to limit
butter cogner toucher
to make a physical impact on to collide, to crash (upon)
influencer troubler
to interfere with

impious /ɪmˈpaɪəs/ /ˈɪmpi.əs/ adj
impie
lacking reverence or respect, especially towards a god
not pious

impish /ˈɪmpɪʃ/ adj
espiègle malicieux mutin
mischievous

implacability n
implacabilité
the quality or state of being implacable

implacable /-ˈpleɪ-/ /ɪmˈplækəb(ə)l/ /ɪmˈplækəbəl/ adj
implacable irréductible
impossible to prevent or stop

implant /ɪmˈplænt/ /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmˌplænt/ n
implant
anything surgically implanted in the body

implant /ɪmˈplænt/ /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmˌplænt/ v
implant
insert (something) surgically into the body

implantable adj
implantable
Capable of being implanted

implantation /ɪmplɑːnˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
implantation
embryology: attachment of fertilized ovum
physics: insertion of ions into crystal structure

implantation bleeding n
saignement d'implantation

implantology n
implantologie
science of or techniques involved in dental implants

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ /ˈɪmpləmɛnt/ n
instrument
a tool

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ /ˈɪmpləmɛnt/ v
implémenter appliquer exécuter établir
bring about

implementation /ˌɪmpləmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmplɪmənˈteɪʃn/ n
implémentation
result of implementing something
mise en œuvre
process of moving an idea from concept to reality

implicate /ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈɪmplɪkət/ v
impliquer
to connect or involve
to have as a necessary circumstance

implication /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ n
implication
logical consequence

implicature /ɪmˈplɪkət͡ʃə/ /ɪmˈplɪkət͡ʃɚ/ n
implicature
An implied meaning

implicit /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ adj
absolu aveugle
unquestioning or unconditional
implicite tacite
implied indirectly
inhérent
contained in the essential nature

implicit function n
fonction implicite
function defined as the solution to an implicit equation

implicitly adv
implicitement
in an implicit or implied manner

implied /ɪmˈplaɪd/ adj
sous-entendu implicite
suggested without being stated directly

implode v
imploser
to collapse or burst inward violently

implosion /ɪmˈpləʊʒən/ n
implosion
action of imploding

impluvium n
impluvium
basin

imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ v
impliquer
to have as a consequence
to suggest by a logical inference
sous-entendre insinuer
to express suggestively rather than as a direct statement

impolite /ɪmpəˈlaɪt/ adj
impoli malpoli
not polite

impoliteness n
impolitesse
state of being impolite

imporosity n
imporosité
state of being imporous

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ n
importation
practice of importing
something brought in from a foreign country

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ v
importer
to bring in from a foreign country
to load files into a computer from another source
compter importer
to be important

importance /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ [-ʔn̩s] n
importance
quality or condition of being important or worthy of note
significance or prominence

important /ɪm.ˈpo(ː)ɹ.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpoə.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔɹ.dənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔɹ.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔː.tənt/ [ɪmˈpʰɔɹʔn̩t] [ɪmˈpʰɔːtənt̚] [ɪmˈpʰɔːʔn̩ʔ] adj
important
having relevant and crucial value

importer /ɪmˈpɔː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ n
importateur importatrice
a person or company who imports goods into a country

impose /ɪmˈpoʊz/ /ɪmˈpəʉz/ /ɪmˈpəʊz/ v
imposer
to establish or apply by authority
to be an inconvenience

imposing /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/ adj
imposant impressionnant
magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity

impossibility /ɪmˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ /ɪmˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ n
impossibilité
quality of being impossible
something that is impossible

impossible /ɪmˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
impossible
not able to be done
never happening
impossible insupportable
very difficult to deal with

impossibly adv
impossiblement
in an impossible manner
to the point of impossibility
incroyablement
contrary to what was thought possible

impostor /ɪmˈpɑstɚ/ /ɪmˈpɒstə/ n
imposteur imposteuse
someone who uses an assumed identity

impostor syndrome /-dɹəm/ /ɪmˈpɑstɚ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ɪmˈpɒstə ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
syndrome de l'autodidacte syndrome de l'imposteur
psychological phenomenon in which a person is unable to internalize accomplishments

impotence /ˈɪmpətəns/ n
impuissance
erectile dysfunction
powerlessness

impotent /ˈɪm.pə.tənt/ /ˈɪm.pə.tɪnt/ adj
impuissant
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak

impound /ɪmˈpaʊ̯nd/ /ˈɪmpaʊ̯nd/ v
confisquer
to hold in the custody of a court or its delegate

impoverish /ɪmˈpɒv(ə)rɪʃ/ v
appauvrir
to become poor
to make poor
to deprive of some strength or richness

impoverished /ɪmˈpɑvəɹɪʃt/ /ɪmˈpɒv(ə)ɹɪʃt/ adj
appauvri
Reduced to poverty
Rendered poor in something

impracticable /ɪmˈpɹaktɪkəb(ə)l/ adj
impraticable
impassable
not practicable

impractical /ɪmˈpɹæktɪkəl/ adj
infaisable
not practical

imprecation /ˌɪm.pɹəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
exécration imprécation malédiction
a curse
exécrer lancer des imprécations contre maudire
act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon someone

imprecise /ɪmpɹəˈsaɪs/ /ɪmpɹɪˈsaɪs/ adj
imprécis
not precise or exact

imprecisely adv
imprécisément
in an imprecise manner

imprecision n
imprécision
lack of precision

impregnable /ɪmˈpɹɛɡ.nəˌb(ə)l/ adj
impénétrable
too strong to be defeated or overcome
inattaquable
of a fortress or other fortified place: able to withstand all attacks
imprégnable
capable of being impregnated

impregnatable adj
imprégnable
which can be impregnated

impregnate /ɪmˈpɹɛɡneɪt/ v
enceinter engrosser mettre enceinte rendre enceinte
to cause to become pregnant
féconder inséminer
imbiber
to fill pores or spaces with a substance
imprégner de
to saturate, to infuse

impregnation /ɪmpɹɛɡˈneɪʃən/ n
fécondation imprégnation
act of making pregnant
imprégnation
fact or process of saturating with something

impresario /ˌɪmprɪˈsɑːrɪəʊ/ n
imprésario
a manager or producer in the entertainment industry

imprescriptibility n
imprescriptibilité

impress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɪmpɹɛs/ v
impressionner
(transitive) affect (someone) strongly and often favourably

impressed /ɪmˈpɹɛst/ adj
impressionné
strongly affected, especially favourably

impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/ n
impression
overall effect of something
outward appearance
indentation or depression made by pressure

impressionable adj
impressionnable
easily influenced

impressionism n
impressionnisme
movement in art
music: style
poetry: style

impressionist n
impressionniste
One who adheres to impressionism

impressive /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ adj
impressionnable
capable of being impressed
impressionnant épatant
making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress

imprimatur /ɪmprɪˈmɑtʊɹ/ /ɪmˈprɪmətɚ/ /ɪmˈprɪmətʊɹ/ /ɪmˈpɹɪmətə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmeɪ.tə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmeɪ.tɚ/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmeɪ.tʊə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑ.tɚ/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑː.tə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑː.tʊə/ n
imprimatur
official license to publish

imprint /ˈɪm.pɹɪnt/ n
empreinte
an impression; the mark left behind by printing something
ours pavé de l'ours
the name and details of a publisher or printer, as printed in a book etc

imprison /ɪmˈpɹɪzən/ v
emprisonner mettre en prison
put in prison

imprisonment /ɪmˈpɹɪzn̩.mənt/ n
emprisonnement
confinement

improbable /ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ /ɪmˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ adj
improbable
not likely to happen
invraisemblable
not likely to be true

improbably adv
improbablement invraisemblablement
in an improbable manner

impromptu /ɪmˈpɹɑmpt(j)u/ /ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/ adj
impromptu
improvised

impromptu /ɪmˈpɹɑmpt(j)u/ /ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/ n
impromptu
any composition, musical or otherwise, that is created on the spot without preparation

improper /ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ɪmˈpɹɒp.ə/ /ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/ adj
grossier impropre inconvenant
not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners
impropre
Not properly named
inadapté inapproprié impropre
unsuitable to needs or circumstances

improv /ˈɪmpɹɑv/ /ˈɪmpɹɒv/ n
impro
informal: improvisation

improvable adj
améliorable perfectible
capable of being improved

improve /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ v
améliorer
to become better
améliorer amender
to make something better

improved /ɪmˈpɹuːvd/ adj
amélioré
that has been made better

improvement /ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/ n
amélioration
act of improving

improvisation /ɪmpɹəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪmˌpɹɑvəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɪm-/ n
improvisation
act or art of composing and rendering music, poetry, and the like, extemporaneously
that which is improvised; an impromptu
musical technique, characteristic of blues music

improvise /ˈɪmpɹəvaɪz/ v
improviser
to make something up as one goes on

improvised adj
improvisé
created by improvisation

improvised explosive device n
dispositif explosif improvisé engin explosif de circonstance engin explosif improvisé
explosive weapon

imprudent /ɪmˈpɹudənt/ adj
imprudent
not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper

imprudently adv
imprudemment
without prudence

impudence /ˈɪmpjudəns/ /ˈɪmpjədəns/ n
impudence
impudent language, conduct or behavior
quality of being impudent

impudent /ˈɪmpjədn̩t/ /ˈɪmpjʊdənt/ adj
impertinent impudent
not showing due respect

impudicity n
impudicité
lack of modesty or shame

impugn /ɪmˈpjun/ v
attaquer
To assault, attack
contester
question the validity of
contredire
A rejoinder using a false equivalence; to imply using a disingenuous argument while arguing against an opinion, motive, or action

impulse /ˈɪmpʌls/ n
impulsion
sudden force that impels

impulse purchase n
achat compulsif
something bought without planning

impulse response n
réponse impulsionnelle
output from a brief input signal

impulsive /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ adj
impulsif
(mechanics) acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous
actuated by impulse or by transient feelings
highly reactive; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration
having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent

impulsiveness n
impulsivité
the quality of being impulsive

impulsivity n
impulsivité
impulsivity

impunity /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/ n
impunité
freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.
exemption from punishment

impure /ɪmˈpjʊə(ɹ)/ adj
impur
not pure

impure s n
s impur
a /s/ followed by another consonant

impurely adv
impurement
in an impure manner

impurity /ɪmˈpjuɹɪti/ /ɪmˈpjɝɪti/ n
impureté
the condition of being impure

imputation /ˌɪm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
imputation
act of imputing

impute /ɪmˈpjuːt/ v
imputer
to ascribe sin or righteousness
to attribute to a cause or source

imputrescible adj
imputrescible

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adj
en approche
incoming
in à la mode
in fashion, popular

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adv
dedans à l'intérieur
moving to the interior
à l'intérieur

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ n
entrée
position of power

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ preposition
dans
after a period of time
dans en
contained by
into, towards
surrounded by
indicating a state
during a period of time
en
en dans
indicating language, script, or tone
within a certain elapsed time
part, member of
pertaining to

in a hurry
en hâte pressé
rushed, hurried; short of time

in a nutshell adv
en bref en résumé en un mot
in summary

in a pinch
à la limite à la rigueur
in a difficult situation

in a row
d'affilée
successively

in a way
dans un certain sens dans un sens dans une certaine mesure d’une certaine façon
to a certain degree, or in a certain sense

in a word
en un mot
briefly, concisely

in a world of one's own
dans son monde

in absentia
par contumace
while not present

in addition adv
en prime en sus
also; as well

in all honesty
en toute honnêteté
in truth

in all one's glory phraseologicalUnit
dans toute sa splendeur
literally

in all probability adv
selon toute vraisemblance
very probably

in all weathers adv
par tous les temps qu'il pleuve ou qu'il vente

in and of itself
en soi

in any case
en tout cas en tout état de cause
at any rate

in articulo mortis /ˌɪnɑːˌtɪkjʊləʊˈmɔːtɪs/ adv
à l'article de la mort
at the moment of death

in bad taste
de mauvais goût
inappropriate

in bed
au lit
lying on one's bed
au lit sexuellement
in terms of sexual prowess

in bend
en bande

in between preposition
entre
between

in black and white
en noir et blanc
using shades of gray
noir sur blanc
explicitly

in brackets /ɪn ˈbɹækɪts/
entre parenthèses
between parentheses

in broad daylight
au grand jour au vu et au su de tous
in blatant and visible manner
en plein jour à la lumière du jour
in ample natural illumination

in cahoots adj
(être) de mèche

in camera adv
à huis clos

in case /ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
au cas où
Because event X might occur

in case of preposition
en cas de
in the event of

in charge adj
responsable
having responsibility

in chorus
en chœur
in unison

in cold blood
de sang froid
in a ruthless and unfeeling manner

in common
en commun
held in joint possession
shared with others

in conclusion
en conclusion pour finir
as a conclusion

in conscience adv
en son âme et conscience
in fairness; by all that is right and fair

in danger
en danger

in demand adj
recherché demandé
sought-after

in detail adv
en détail par le menu
with all particulars

in droves
en grand nombre en nombre à la pelle
to excess

in due course
au moment voulu en temps et en heure en temps utile en temps voulu le moment venu
when the time is right

in due time /ɪn djuː taɪm/ /ɪn du taɪm/ /ɪn dʒuː taɪm/
en temps utile en temps voulu
eventually

in earnest adv
sincèrement
having a sincere intent
sérieusement
with considerable commitment, determination, or effect

in effect adv
en pratique
for all practical purposes

in effigy
effigie
symbolically

in every sense of the word adv
dans tous les sens du mot

in exchange adv
en échange
as an exchange
to reciprocate

in fact
en fait
actually, in truth

in fairness
pour sa défense
for the sake of balance

in favor of preposition
en faveur de
for the benefit of
in support of

in fine fettle /ɪn ˌfaɪn ˈfɛt(ə)l/ /ɪn ˌfaɪn ˈfɛtl̩/ [-ɾ(ə)l]
frais comme l'œil
in good condition

in fits and starts
par à-coups

in flagrante delicto /ɪn fləˌɡɹæn.teɪ dɪˈlɪk.təʊ/ adv
en flagrant délit
in the act of committing a misdeed

in flight
en vol
flying, making a flight

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
le premier pas engage au second quand le vin est tiré, il faut le boire qui dit A, doit dire B
Expressing recognition that one must, having started something, see it through to its end, rather than stopping short thereof

in force
en vigueur
applicable

in front of preposition
devant
in the presence of someone
devant en face
at or near the front part of
devant en face de
located before (something else)

in full
en entier
to the whole extent

in full swing
battre son plein
proceeding fully

in funds /ɪn ˈfʌndz/ [-ˈfəndz] adj
être en fonds
having enough money to spend

in general adv
en général
in the general case

in good hands
en bonnes mains entre de bonnes mains
under guidance

in good time
en temps utile
at a suitable time

in hand
en main
held in the hand
sous la main
at one's disposal

in heat
en chaleur

in heaven's name
au nom du ciel pour l'amour du ciel
intensifier

in hindsight phraseologicalUnit
avec le recul rétrospectivement
the phrase "in hindsight"

in honour of preposition
en l'honneur de

in kind adv
en nature
with goods or services
réciproquement
in a reciprocal manner

in layman's terms
en termes simples
phrased simply

in lieu /ɪn.l(j)uː/ adv
au lieu de à la place de
instead (of); in place (of)

in lieu of preposition
au lieu de
instead; in place of; as a substitute for

in light of preposition
au vu de à la lumière de
given, considering

in line adj
en règle
appropriate to expectations

in living memory
de mémoire d'homme
within extant people's recorded history

in love
amoureux de
of a person or persons: enamored

in memoriam /ɪn məˈmɔɹ.i.əm/ /ɪn məˈmɔː.ɹi.əm/ adv
en souvenir de in memoriam
in memory of

in memory of preposition
en mémoire de

in midstream
en cours de route
during the execution of something

in my humble opinion
à mon humble avis à mon humble opinion
used to introduce or qualify a statement

in my opinion
à mon avis selon moi [[d'après]] moi
according to me

in no time
en un rien de temps
very soon

in nothing flat
en un rien de temps
very short amount of time

in one go adv
d'un coup d'une traite

in one piece
en un seul morceau indemne

in one's element
dans son élément
in a suitable environment

in one's opinion
d'après moi à mon sens

in one's own little way adv
à son petit niveau

in operation
en opération
operating

in order adj
de circonstance
appropriate, worthwhile

in order that conjunction
afin que pour que
so that

in order to phraseologicalUnit
pour pour que de
as a means of achieving the specified aim

in other words
autrement dit en d'autres termes
stated or interpreted another way

in parallel
en parallèle
aligned or connected side by side, instead of in series

in particular
en particulier
especially, individually or specifically

in passing
en passant
incidentally

in person
en personne
actually present

in petto adv
in petto
secret, private

in place of preposition
au lieu de à la place de
in place of

in places
par endroits
only in some places

in power
au pouvoir
currently ruling

in practice
en pratique pratiquement
really, in effect

in principle
en principe en théorie
according to theory

in private
en privé
privately

in public
en public
in view of other people

in question adj
en question
under consideration or discussion
remettre en question
in doubt, under dispute

in relation to preposition
par rapport à
by comparison with, compared with

in reserve
de réserve en réserve
set aside for future use

in respect of preposition
quant à
pertaining to

in retrospect
avec le recul
as can be seen now but was not seen at the outset

in return
en échange en contrepartie
in exchange, as a means of reciprocating

in right of preposition
du chef du
jurisdiction

in safe hands
entre de bonnes mains sous bonne escorte
in the possession of or protected by someone who can be trusted

in season
de saison en saison
seasonal

in series
en série
connected in a chain, instead of in parallel

in shape
en forme
(idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness
en état
in good condition

in short
en bref en résumé en un mot
as a summary

in silence
en silence
without making a noise

in small doses
à petites doses

in so many words
mot pour mot texto
verbatim

in someone's eyes
aux yeux de
(figurative) according to someone's point of view

in someone's face
au nez au visage
idiomatic
au visage dans la tête dans le visage
literally

in something's way
dans le chemin de quelqu’un
impeding the movement or line of sight

in spite of preposition
malgré en dépit de bien que

in summary
en résumé
to summarize

in tears /ɪnˈtiɹz/ adj
en larmes en pleurs
crying

in terms of preposition
en termes de
In relation to, concerning, regarding

in that case adv
dans ce cas en ce cas

in the absence of
en l'absence de

in the act
sur le fait
in the process of doing something

in the arms of Morpheus /-ˈmɔɹˌfjus/ /-ˈmɔː.fjuːs/ /ɪn ði ˈaɹms əv ˈmɔɹ.fɪ.əs/ /ɪn ði ˈaːms əv ˈmɔː.fɪ.əs/
dans les bras de Morphée
asleep, sleeping

in the bag
dans la poche dans le sac
certain or extremely likely to occur

in the black
dans le noir
having positive net income

in the blink of an eye
en un clin d'œil
immediately, instantaneously

in the buff
à poil
nude

in the closet /ɪn ðə ˈklɑzɪt/ /ɪn ðə ˈklɒzɪt/ /ɪn ðə ˈklɔzɪt/
in petto
not open about a feature of one's life

in the cold light of day /ɪn‿ðə ˈkoʊld laɪt‿əv ˈdeɪ/ /ɪn‿ðə ˈkəʊld laɪt‿əv ˈdeɪ/
à froid à tête reposée
viewed calmly and dispassionately after allowing emotions to cool

in the distance adv
au loin
far away

in the end
en fin de compte
eventually, finally

in the fast lane
vie de patachon
in a lifestyle, etc. with a rapid, exciting, frantic, or risky pace

in the first instance
en premier lieu
as the first step

in the first place /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst pleɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst plæɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜ˞st pleɪs/
avant tout en premier lieu pour commencer
to begin with

in the flesh
en chair et en os en personne
with one's own body and presence

in the future
dans le futur
at a future time

in the heat of the moment
dans le feu de l'action à chaud

in the hope of
dans l'espoir de

in the hope that phraseologicalUnit
dans l'espoir que

in the know
au courant au parfum
informed, aware

in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king proverb
au royaume des aveugles, les borgnes sont rois
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king

in the lead /ˌɪnðəˈliːd/
en tête
in first place

in the limelight
sous les feux de la rampe
focus of attention

in the long run
à la longue à long terme à terme
eventually

in the loop
au courant
informed

in the making
en devenir en herbe
in the process of being made

in the middle of preposition
en train de
engaged in but not finished with

in the midst of
au sein de
in the middle of; amidst, amongst

in the mood
d'humeur à
disposed to do (something)

in the name of
au nom de
by the authority of
under the excuse of
under the name of
with appeal to

in the name of the law
au nom de la loi

in the nature of things
nature des choses ordre des choses

in the near future
dans un avenir proche dans un futur proche dans un proche avenir

in the nick of time
juste à temps
at the last possible moment

in the offing
en perspective à l'horizon
in the foreseeable future; on the horizon

in the open
au grand jour
known to various people
à découvert
easily visible
à la belle étoile au grand air
outdoors

in the past
dans le passé par le passé
at a past time

in the pay of
à la solde de

in the person of
en la personne de

in the presence of
en présence de

in the process adv
du même coup

in the process of preposition
en train de
engaged in but not finished with

in the red
dans le rouge
in debt

in the right place at the right time
au bon endroit au bon moment

in the same boat adj
être dans le même bateau être logé à la même enseigne
in the same situation

in the same breath
dans le même temps

in the same vein
dans la même veine
of similar kind

in the soup
dans la merde dans la panade dans le pétrin
in trouble

in the swim
dans le courant dans le vent
actively participating in the flow of events

in the wake of preposition
suite à
as a result of

in the way
dans les pattes gêner sur le passage
obstructing

in the way of preposition
du genre de
similar to
en mesure de
in a position of being likely to obtain
par rapport à
in relation to

in the wild
dans la nature
not domesticated

in the world
au monde
used for emphasis after an interrogative

in three days adv
après-après-demain

in time
avec le temps
as time passes
en rythme
at the same rhythm as (with someone/something)
in rhythm
music: in the correct tempo
en temps et en heure à l'heure à temps
at or before the time assigned
à temps
sufficiently early (for something)

in total
en tout au total
including all aspects of something

in touch
en contact
in contact, or in communication
en touche
rugby term

in tune
juste
having the correct musical pitch

in turn
en retour
in response, in return
tour à tour à tour de rôle
one after the other; successively
à leur tour à son tour
having a relationship sequentially comparable to one just mentioned

in two shakes adv
en deux temps trois mouvements
very quickly

in unison
à l'unisson
moving or acting at the same time

in use
en usage
being used

in utero adv
in utero
occurring within the uterus

in vain adv
en vain inutilement
without success
à la légère
disrespectful manner

in view of preposition
au vu de
considering

in vitro adj
in vitro
adjective: in an artificial environment outside the living organism

in vitro fertilization n
fécondation in vitro
(medicine) the fertilization of an egg by sperm outside of a woman's body

in weal and woe /ɪn ˌwil‿n̩ ˈwoʊ/ /ɪn ˌwiːl‿n̩ ˈwəʊ/
pour le meilleur et pour le pire
in both prosperity and adversity

in wine, there is truth proverb
la vérité est dans le vin
one tells the truth under the influence of alcohol

in witness whereof phraseologicalUnit
en foi de quoi en vertu de quoi sur foi de quoi

in writing
par écrit
via a written message

in your dreams phraseologicalUnit
dans tes rêves
in your dreams

in your face interjection
dans les dents dans ta face dans ta gueule dans ton cul

in- prefix
en- in-
in, into, towards
in-
reversal of meaning

in-depth adj
en profondeur
thorough, comprehensive

in-kind adj
en nature
consisting of goods or commodities

in-law n
belle-famille
relative by marriage

in-line adj
en rang d'oignons
arranged in a single line

in-service adj
en service
taking place when one is an employee

in-your-face adj
agressif tape-à-l'œil
aggressively or blatantly confrontational

inability /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ n
incapacité
lack of the ability to do something; incapability

inaccessibility n
inaccessibilité
quality or state of being inaccessible

inaccessible /ˌɪnəkˈsɛsɪbl̩/ adj
inaccessible
not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient
not able to be reached; unattainable

inaccuracy /ɪnˈakjəɹəsi/ /ɪnˈakjʊɹəsi/ /ɪnˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ n
erreur faute imprécision inacuratesse inexactitude

inaccurate /ɪnˈæ.kjʊ.ɹət/ adj
imprécis
not accurate

inaction /ɪnˈækʃən/ n
inaction
lack of action or activity

inactivation n
inactivation
process of rendering something inactive

inactive /ɪnˈæktɪv/ adj
inactif
not active, temporarily or permanently

inactivity n
inactivité
quality of being inactive

inadequate /ɪnˈædəkwɪt/ adj
inadéquat
Not adequate

inadequately adv
insuffisamment
in an inadequate manner

inadmissibility n
inadmissibilité
the state of being inadmissible

inadmissible adj
inadmissible
not admissible

inadmissibly adv
inadmissiblement
In an inadmissible way

inadvertent /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtn̩t/ /ˌɪnədˈvɝtn̩t/ adj
involontaire
not intentional

inadvertently adv
par inadvertance par erreur par mégarde
unintentionally

inadvisable adj
déconseillé
not advisable

inalienable /ɪˈneɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/ /ɪˈneɪ.lɪ.ə.nə.bəl/ adj
inaliénable
incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another; not alienable

inane /ɪˈneɪn/ adj
inane inepte insensé niais
lacking sense or meaning
vain inane inutile
purposeless; pointless

inanimacy n
inanimacité inaniméité
quality of being inanimate

inanimate /ɪnˈænɪmət/ adj
inanimé
in grammar

inanition /ɪnəˈnɪʃən/ n
inanition
state of advanced lack of adequate nutrition
ineptie vacuité
emptiness

inanity /ɪˈnænɪti/ n
inanité
property of being inane

inapplicability n
inapplicabilité
state of being inapplicable

inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/ /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ adj
inapproprié déplacé
not appropriate or suitable

inasmuch as conjunction
dans la mesure où
since
à la condition que
to the extent that

inattention n
discourtoisie décourtoisie
failure of courtesy
inattention
want of attention

inattentive /ˌɪn.ə.ˈtɛn.tɪv/ adj
inattentif
not paying attention

inaudible adj
inaudible
unable to be heard

inaugural /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹəl/ /ɪˈnɔːɡɹəl/ adj
inaugural
marking a beginning
of inauguration

inaugural /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹəl/ /ɪˈnɔːɡɹəl/ n
discours d'investiture discours inaugural
formal speech
inauguration investiture
an inauguration

inaugurate /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹət/ /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹət/ v
inaugurer
to induct into office

inauguration /ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/ n
inauguration
formal beginning
inauguration investiture
act of inaugurating

inborn /ˈɪn.bɔɹn/ /ˈɪn.bɔːn/ adj
inné
Innate, possessed by an organism at birth

inbox /ˈɪmbɑks/ /ˈɪmbɒks/ /ˈɪnbɑks/ /ˈɪnbɒks/ n
boîte de réception
electronic folder

inbred /ˈɪnˌbɹɛd/ /ˌɪnˈbɹɛd/ adj
consanguin
having an ancestry characterized by inbreeding

inbreeding n
consanguinité
breeding between members of small population

incalculable /ɪn.kæl.kjə.lə.bl/ [ɪnˈkʰæɫ.kjəˌlə.bl̩] adj
incalculable
very great or numerous
impossible to calculate

incalculably adv
incalculablement
in an incalculable manner

incandescence /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.əns/ /ˌɪn.kənˈdɛs.əns/ n
incandescence
emission of visible light by a hot body

incandescent /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ /ˌɪn.kənˈdɛs.ənt/ /ˌɪŋ.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
incandescent
emitting light as result of heating
irradiant rayonnant resplendissant éclatant
showing intense emotion
irradiant éblouissant
shining brightly

incantation /ɪnkænˈteɪʃən/ n
incantation
formula
process

incapable /ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/ /ɪŋˈkeɪpəbl̩/ adj
incapable
not being capable

incapacity /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪti/ n
incapacité
lack of a capacity

incarcerate /ɪnˈkɑɹ.səˌɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈkɑː.səˌɹeɪt/ v
incarcérer imprisonner
to lock away in prison

incarceration /ɪŋˌkɑː(ɹ)səˈɹeɪʃən/ n
incarcération
act of confining, or the state of being confined; imprisonment

incarnation /ˌɪŋ.kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪŋ.kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
incarnation
incarnate being or form
living being embodying a deity or spirit
person or thing regarded as embodying or exhibiting some quality, idea, or the like

incautiously adv
imprudemment
without caution

incel /ˈɪnˌsɛl/ n
incel
member of an online subculture unable to find a romantic or sexual partner

incendiary /ɪnˈsɛn.di.əɹ.i/ /ɪnˈsɛn.di.ɛɹ.i/ /ɪnˈsɛn.djəɹ.i/ /ɪnˈsɛn.dɪ.əɹ.i/ adj
incendiaire
capable of causing fire

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ n
encens
perfume often used in the rites of various religions

incense boat n
navette
vessel for incense

incensurable adj
incensurable
not censurable

incentive /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ n
intérêt motivation
something that motivates
prime récompense
cash bonus

inception /ɪnˈsɛpʃn/ /ɪnˈsɛpʃən/ n
commencement début
the creation or beginning of something

incessant /ɪnˈsɛs.ənt/ adj
incessant
without pause or stop; not ending

incessantly /ɪnˈsɛs.ənt.li/ adv
incessamment sans cesse
in a manner without pause or stop

incest /ˈɪnsɛst/ n
inceste
sexual relations between close relatives

incestuous adj
incestueux
pertaining to or engaging in incest

inch /ɪnt͡ʃ/ n
poil
unspecified but very short distance
pouce
English unit of length and traditional equivalents

inchoate /ɪnˈkoʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkoʊət/ /ɪnˈkəʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkəʊət/ adj
embryonnaire
started but not fully formed

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ n
accident fait-divers incident
incident
event or occurrence
event causing interruption or crisis

incidental /ɪnsəˈdɛntəl/ /ɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/ [ɪnsɪˈdɛ.ɾ̃əl] [ɪnsɪˈdɛn.tʰəl] adj
incidental
loosely associated; existing as a byproduct, tangent, or accident; being a likely consequence

incidentally adv
incidemment
in an incidental manner

incinerate /ɪnˈsɪnjɚeɪt/ /ɪnˈsɪnəɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈsɪnəɹət/ /ɪnˈsɪnɚeɪt/ v
incinérer
destroy by burning

incineration n
incinération
the act of incinerating

incinerator n
incinérateur
furnace that burns refuse

incipient /ɪnˈsɪp.i.ənt/ adj
commençant incipient
beginning, starting

incircle n
cercle inscrit
the circle within a polygon that is tangent to each side

incision /ɪnˈsɪʒən/ n
incision
cut

incisive /ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv/ adj
incisif
quickly proceeding to judgment

incisively /ˌɪn.ˈsaɪ.səv.li/ adv
incisivement

incisor /ɪnˈsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ n
incisive
narrow-edged tooth

incitation /ɪnsɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
incitation
act of inciting or moving to action

incite /ɪnˈsaɪt/ v
inciter
to rouse, stir up or excite

incitement /ɪnˈsaɪt.mənt/ n
incitation instigation
a call to act; encouragement to act, often in an illegal fashion

inclination /ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
inclinaison tendance

inclined /ɪnˈklaɪnd/ adj
enclin
having a tendency, preference, likelihood, or disposition
incliné
slanted, sloped

inclined plane n
plan incliné
simple machine

include /ɪnˈkluːd/ v
inclure comprendre
to bring into as a part or member
to contain, as part of a whole

including /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ /ɪŋˈkluːdɪŋ/ preposition
y compris dont
Such as, among which

inclusion /ɪnˈkluːʒən/ n
inclusion
act of including, i.e. adding or annexing, (something) to a group, set or total
addition or annex to a group, set or total
aggregate of stainable substances

inclusive /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ adj
inclusif
including (almost) everything within its scope
of, or relating to the first-person plural pronoun when including the person being addressed

inclusive or n
ou inclusif
logic, computing (noun)

incoherence /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪəɹəns/ n
incohérence
quality of being incoherent
something incoherent

incoherent adj
incohérent décousu
lacking coherence, inconsistent

income /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ n
revenu recette
money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others

income bracket n
échelle salariale
range of income

income statement n
compte de résultat
financial statement of net income

income tax n
impôt sur le revenu
tax levied on income

incoming /ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/ adj
entrant
coming in
succeeding to an office

incommensurability /ˌɪŋkəˌmɛnʃʊɹəˈbɪlɪti/ n
incommensurabilité
state or characteristic of being incommensurable

incommensurable /ɪn.kəˈmɛn(t).sə.ɹə.bəl/ /ɪn.kəˈmɛnt͡ʃ.ɹə.bəl/ /ɪnkəˈmɛnsjʊəɹəbəl/ /ɪnkəˈmɛnʃ(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
incommensurable
having no common divisor except 1
incommensurable sans commune mesure
not able to be measured by same standards

incomparable /ɪŋkəmˈpærəbəl/ /ɪŋkəmˈpɛrəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɑmp(ə)rəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɒmp(ə)rəbəl/ adj
incomparable
beyond comparison

incompatibility /ˌɪnkəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
incompatibilité
the quality or state of being incompatible

incompatible /ˌɪnkəmˈpætɪbəl/ /ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/ adj
incompatible
impossible to coexist; irreconcilable

incompetence n
incompétence
inability to perform

incompetent adj
incompétent
unskilled, lacking normally expected degree of ability

incomplete /ɪn.kəm.ˈpliːt/ adj
incomplet
not complete

incomplete sentence n
phrase incomplète
a group of words which appears to convey only part of a complete thought (grammar)

incompletely adv
incomplètement
in an incomplete manner

incompleteness n
incomplétude
incomplete state or condition

incomprehensible /ˌɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ adj
incompréhensible
impossible or very difficult to understand

incomprehension n
incompréhension
lack of comprehension

incompressible adj
incompressible
not compressible

inconceivable /ɪn.kənˈsiː.və.bl̩/ adj
inconcevable
unable to be conceived, unbelievable

inconclusive adj
pas concluant
not leading to a conclusion

incongruous /ɪnˈkɑn.ɡɹu.əs/ /ɪnˈkɒn.ɡɹʊu.ʌs/ /ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɹʊu.ʌs/ /ɪŋˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əs/ adj
incongru
not matching

incongruously adv
de manière incongrue incongrûment
in an incongruous manner

inconsequential /ɪnˌkɑnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ /ɪnˌkɒn.səˈkwɛn.ʃəl/ adj
sans conséquence
having no consequence

inconsiderate /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdəɹɪt/ /ˌɪŋ-/ adj
inconsidéré sans-gêne égoïste
not considerate of others

inconsistent /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ adj
incohérent incompatible
not consistent

inconsolable adj
inconsolable
Not consolable

inconspicuous /ˌɪn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ adj
discret
not prominent or easily noticeable

inconstancy n
inconstance
lack of constancy

inconstant adj
inconstant volubile
not constant

incontestable adj
incontestable
Not contestable; indisputable

incontinence /ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/ n
incontinence
inability to restrain discharge

incontinent /ɪŋˈkɒntɪnənt/ adj
incontinent
lacking moral or sexual restraint
lacking the ability to restrain natural discharges
unable to contain or retain

incontrovertible /ˌɪŋ.kɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.təbl̩/ adj
incontestable irréfutable
not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed; closed to questioning

incontrovertibly /ɪnˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː(ɹ).tɪ.bli/ /ˌɪnˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.tə.bli/ adv
incontestablement indiscutablement indéniablement irréfutablement
in incontrovertible manner

inconvenience /ɪnkənˈvinjəns/ /ɪnkənˈviːnɪəns/ /ɪŋk-/ n
désagrément dérangement
something inconvenient or bothering

inconvenient adj
inconvenant incommode
not convenient

incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚe(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚeɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚət/ /ɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ).pəɹ.eɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ).pəɹ.ət/ v
incorporer
include as a part or ingredient
mix, blend

incorporation /ɪŋ.kɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
incorporation
act of incorporating
union of different ingredients in one mass; mixture; combination; synthesis

incorporeal /ɪŋkɔː(ɹ)ˈpɔːɹiəl/ adj
incorporel
having no material form or physical substance

incorrectly adv
incorrectement
in an incorrect manner

incorrectness n
impropriété
the condition of being incorrect

incorrigible /ɪnˈkɒɹɪdʒəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɒɹɪdʒɪb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹɪd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ adj
incorrigible

incorrigible /ɪnˈkɒɹɪdʒəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɒɹɪdʒɪb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹɪd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ n
incorrigible
an incorrigibly bad individual

incorruptibility n
incorruptibilité
being incorruptible

incorruptible adj
incorruptible
incapable of being bribed or morally corrupted

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ n
augmentation
act of becoming larger
increased amount

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ v
augmenter accroître
make larger
augmenter croître
become larger

increasingly adv
de plus en plus
increasing in amount or intensity

incredibility n
incrédibilité

incredible /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/ [ɪ̈ŋˈkɹ̥ʷɛɾəbəɫ] [ɪ̈ŋˈkɹ̥ʷɛɾəbɫ̩] adj
incroyable
too implausible to be credible
amazing
marvellous

incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/ adv
incroyablement
In an incredible manner
To a great extent; extremely
used to indicate surprising nature of a true statement

incredulity /ˌɪnkɹɪˈdjuːlɪti/ n
incrédulité
unwillingness to believe; doubt about the truth of something
religious disbelief

incredulous /ɪnˈkɹɛdjʊləs/ /ˌɪn.ˈkɹɛ.d͡ʒə.ləs/ adj
incrédule
Skeptical, disbelieving

increment /ˈɪŋkɹɪmn̩t/ v
incrémenter
To increase in steps

incriminating adj
compromettant à charge
causing, showing, or proving that one is guilty of wrongdoing

incubate /ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪt/ v
incuber
brood, raise, or maintain eggs, organisms, or living tissue

incubation /ɪnkjuˈbeɪʃən/ /ɪnkjuːˈbeɪʃən/ n
incubation
development of a disease from its causes, or its period of incubation

incubation period n
période d'incubation
time between exposure and symptoms

incubator /ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] [ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.ɾɚ] n
couveuse incubateur
apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for the hatching of eggs
apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for a newborn baby
incubateur
chemistry: apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for a reaction
incubateur couveuse
support program for entrepreneurial companies
place to maintain the culturing of bacteria at a steady temperature

incubus /ˈɪn.kjə.bəs/ /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.bəs/ n
boulet croix fardeau sangsue tyran vampire
oppressive thing or person; a burden
incube
an evil spirit
incube cauchemar terreurs nocturnes
a nightmare

inculcate /ɪn.ˈkʌl.keɪt/ /ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt/ v
inculquer
teach by repeated instruction

inculpable adj
coupable
not culpable

incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmb(ə)nt/ /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ /ɪŋ-/ adj
en titre titulaire
being the current holder of an office or a title

incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmb(ə)nt/ /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ /ɪŋ-/ n
titulaire
current holder of an office or title; holder of an ecclesiastical benefice

incunabulum /ˌɪn.kjʊˈnæb.jʊ.ləm/ n
incunable
book, sheet or image

incur /ɪnˈkɜː/ /ɪnˈkɝ/ v
encourir s'attirer subir
to expose oneself to something inconvenient
impliquer occasioner
to render liable or subject to; to occasion

incurable /ˌɪnˈkjʊəɹəbl/ /ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbl/ adj
incurable
unable to be cured

incurious adj
incurieux
lacking curiosity

incursion /ɪŋˈkɜː(ɹ)ʃən/ /ɪŋˈkɜː(ɹ)ʒən/ n
incursion invasion
aggressive movement

indebted /ɪnˈdɛtɪd/ adj
endetté
obligated to someone

indebtedness /ɪnˈdɛtɪdnəs/ n
endettement
state of being in debt
all debts totaled
amount owed
state of owing due to gratitude

indecent /ɪnˈdiːsənt/ adj
indécent
offensive to good taste
not in keeping with conventional moral values

indecent exposure n
attentat à la pudeur
intentional exposure of one's privates

indecently adv
indécemment
in an indecent manner

indecipherable /ɪndə-/ /ɪndɪˈsaɪfəɹəbəl/ /ɪndɪˈsaɪfɹəbəl/ adj
indéchiffrable
not decipherable

indecision /ɪndɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/ n
indécision irrésolution
inability to decide on a course of action

indecisive /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
hésitant indécis velléitaire
incertain
inconclusive or uncertain
indécis
not decisive

indeclinable adj
indéclinable
not grammatically declinable

indeed /ɪnˈdid/ /ɪnˈdiːd/ adv
en effet certainement vraiment
modal: truly; in fact; actually

indeed /ɪnˈdid/ /ɪnˈdiːd/ interjection
en effet bien sûr certes
indication of agreement

indefatigable /ˌɪn.də-/ /ˌɪn.dəˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.dɪ.fəˈti.ɡə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.dɪˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ [ˌɪn.dəˈfæɾ.ɪ.ɡə.bəl] adj
infatigable
extremely persistent and untiring

indefensible adj
indéfendable
incapable of being justified

indefinable adj
indéfinissable
that which defies description

indefinite adjective n
adjectif indéfini
an indefinite pronoun used as a determiner

indefinite article n
article indéfini
word preceding a noun to indicate any member of the class of objects

indefinite integral n
intégrale indéfinie
antiderivative

indefinite pronoun n
pronom indéfini
Pronoun not specifying the identity of its referent

indefinitely /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtli/ adv
indéfiniment
for a long time, no end defined
infiniment

indehiscence n
indéhiscence
being indehiscent

indehiscent adj
indéhiscent
botany

indelible /ɪnˈdɛləbl/ adj
indélébile
difficult to delete, remove or wash away

indemnification /ənˌdɛmnəfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪnˌdɛmnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
dédommagement
act or process of indemnifying

indemnity /ɪnˈdɛmnɪti/ n
compensation
insurance: principle
garantie
obligation or duty
indemnité
repayment

indene n
indène

indentation /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/ n
indentation
act of beginning a line at a distance from the flush line
act of indenting or state of being indented
tiret
a division unit of a piece of law

independence /ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ n
indépendance
state or quality of being independent
state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood

independence day n
jour de l'indépendance
annual celebration

independent /ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/ adj
indépendant
not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free

independent variable n
variable indépendante
independent variable

independentism n
indépendantisme

independentist /ɪndəˈpɛndəntɪst/ n
indépendantiste

independentize v
indépendantiser
to make independent

independently /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ adv
indépendamment
in an independent manner

indescribable /ɪndɪˈskɹaɪbəbl̩/ adj
indescriptible
impossible, or very difficult to describe
exceeding all description

indescribably adv
indescriptiblement inexprimablement
in an indescribable manner

indestructible adj
indestructible
not destructible

indeterminable adj
indéterminable

indeterminant n
indéterminée
variable with no value assigned to it

indeterminate /ɪndɪˈtɜː(ɹ)mɪnət/ adj
indéterminé
not accurately determined

indeterminate /ɪndɪˈtɜː(ɹ)mɪnət/ n
indéterminée
symbol that never takes a value

index /ˈɪndɛks/ n
index
alphabetical listing of items
indice
economics: single number calculated from an array of prices or quantities

index /ˈɪndɛks/ v
indexer
to arrange an index

index card n
fiche
piece of heavy paper stock used to record information to be stored in an index

index case n
patient zéro
first documented patient in a disease epidemic

indexation n
indexation

indexing n
indexation

indicate /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ v
indiquer
to show or manifest by symptoms
indiquer signaler
to point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known

indication /ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
indication
a fact that shows that something exists or may happen
symbole
a mark or another symbol used to represent something

indicative /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ adj
indicatif
serving as a sign
of, or relating to the indicative mood

indicative /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ n
indicatif
the indicative mood

indicative mood n
indicatif
indicative mood

indicator /ˈɪn.dɪ.ˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
aiguille
needle or dial on a meter
clignotant signofile
turn signal
indicateur
pointer
economic measure

indict /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ v
accuser
to accuse of wrongdoing
inculper
to make a formal accusation or indictment

indiction /ɪnˈdɪkʃən/ n
indiction
cycle of fifteen years

indictment /ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/ n
acte d'accusation
bill of indictment
inculpation mise en examen
criminal accusation

indifference /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/ n
indifférence
the state of being indifferent

indifferent /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt/ /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ adj
indifférent
not caring

indifferentiation n
indifférenciation

indigence /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒəns/ n
indigence
poverty

indigenous /ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ /ɪnˈdɪd͡ʒənəs/ /ɪnˈdɪd͡ʒɪnəs/ adj
congénital inné
innate, inborn
indigène autochtone aborigène
born or engendered in, native to a land or region

indigent /ɪnˈd(a)ɪd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ adj
nécessiteux indigent
poor; destitute

indigent /ɪnˈd(a)ɪd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ n
nécessiteux indigent
a person in need or in poverty

indigestible adj
indigeste
difficult or impossible to digest

indigestion n
indigestion
condition caused by eating too quickly

indignant /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/ adj
indigné
angry, infuriated, mad, resentful

indignation /ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
indignation
anger aroused by some perceived offense or injustice
self-righteous anger or disgust

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ adj
indigo
colour

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ n
indigo
dye

indigo bunting n
ministre
Passerina cyanea

indirect /ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛkt/ /ˌɪndəˈɹɛkt/ /ˌɪndɪˈɹɛkt/ adj
indirect
not direct

indirect cost n
coût indirect

indirect free kick n
coup franc indirect
soccer

indirect object n
COI complément d'objet indirect complément d'objet second objet indirect
grammatical term

indirect question n
interrogative indirecte

indiscreet adj
indiscret
not discreet; wanting in discretion

indiscretion /ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/ n
indiscrétion
Indiscreet act
Want of discretion

indiscriminate /ɪn.dɪsˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ət/ adj
indiscriminé
Without care or making distinctions, thoughtless

indispensable /ɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/ adj
indispensable
absolutely necessary
not dispensable

indisputable /ˌɪn.dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/ /ˌɪn.dɪˈspjuː.tə.bəɫ/ adj
indiscutable irréfutable incontestable
not disputable

indissolubility n
indissolubilité

indissolubly adv
indissolublement
in an indissoluble manner

indistinctly adv
indistinctement
in an indistinct manner

indistinguishability n
indistinguabilité
the state of being indistinguishable

indistinguishable adj
indistinguable indistinguible
not distinguishable

indium /ˈɪndi.əm/ n
indium
metallic chemical element

individual /ɪndɪˈvɪdjʊ(ə)l/ /ɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊ(ə)l/ /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əl/ adj
individuel
relating to a single person or thing
intended for a single person
individuel individuelle

individual /ɪndɪˈvɪdjʊ(ə)l/ /ɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊ(ə)l/ /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əl/ n
individu
person considered alone
element belonging to a population

individual pursuit n
poursuite individuelle
Cycling discipline

individualism n
individualisme
moral stance
tendency for a person to act without reference to others

individualist n
individualiste
someone who believes in individualism as sociopolitical system

individualistic adj
individualiste
more interested in the individual than in society as a whole

individuality /ˌɪndɪvɪd͡ʒuˈælɪti/ n
individualité
characteristic of being individual

individualization n
individualisation
act of individualizing

individually /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əli/ adv
individuellement
separately, independently

indivinity n
indivinité
absence of divinity

indivisibility n
indivisibilité
state incapable of being divided

indocility n
indocilité
the quality or condition of being indocile

indoctrinate v
endoctriner
teach with a biased or one-sided ideology

indoctrination n
endoctrinement
act of indoctrinating

indole /ˈɪndɒl/ /ˈɪndəʊl/ n
indole
organic compound

indolence /ˈɪndl̩(ə)ns/ /ˈɪndl̩əns/ /ˈɪndəl(ə)ns/ n
indolence oisiveté
habitual laziness or sloth

indolent /ˈɪn.də.lənt/ adj
indolent
habitually lazy
medicine: causing little or no physical pain

indoline n
indoline

indomitable /ɪnˈdɑmɪtəbl̩/ /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl̩/ adj
indomptable irréductible
incapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished

indoor /ˈɪndɔɹ/ /ˈɪndɔː/ adj
d'intérieur intérieur salle
situated in, or designed to be used in, or carried on within the interior of a building

indoors /ɪnˈdɔɹz/ /ɪnˈdɔːz/ adv
dedans à l'intérieur
in or into a building

indri /ˈɪndɹi/ n
indri
Indri indri

indubitable /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbəl/ /ɪnˈdubɪtəbəl/ adj
indubitable
not dubitable

indubitably /ɪnˈdjuː.bɪ.tə.bli/ /ɪnˈdu.bɪ.tə.bli/ adv
indubitablement
Undoubtedly; unquestionably

induce /ɪnˈdjuːs/ /ɪnˈduːs/ v
induire
to cause; persuade; force

induced coma n
coma artificiel

inducible adj
inductible
Able to be induced

induct /ɪnˈdʌkt/ v
incorporer
to draft into military service
initier
to bring in as a member
introniser
to formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, et cetera.
présenter
to introduce into

induction /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ n
induction
the act of inducting
generation of an electric current by a varying magnetic field
the derivation of general principles from specific instances
the development of a feature from part of a formerly homogenous field of cells

inductive /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/ adj
inductif
logical induction

inductivism n
inductivisme

inductor n
inductance
passive electrical device

indulge /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/ v
choyer dorloter gâter
to satisfy the wishes or whims of
céder succomber
to yield to a temptation

indulgence /ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/ n
indulgence
pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory
act of indulging

indulgent /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒənt/ adj
indulgent
prone to indulge

indurate /ɪnˈdjʊɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈdjʊɹət/ v
indurer
To harden

industrial /ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/ adj
industriel
of or relating to industry
(of a society or country) having many industries

industrial design n
design industriel
process

industrial espionage n
espionnage industriel
use of clandestine methods to acquire secret information for commercial advantage

industrial output n
production industrielle
what an industry produces

industrial park n
parc industriel zone industrielle
area zoned and planned for the purpose of industrial development

industrial peace n
paix industrielle
absence of industrial action

industrial relations n
relations industrielles
relationship between management and workers

industrialism n
industrialisme
socio-economic system

industrialist n
industriel
person involved in the ownership or management of an industrial enterprise

industrialization n
industrialisation
process of social and economic change

industrialize /ɪnˈdʌstɹiəlaɪz/ v
industrialiser
to develop industry

industrialized adj
industrialisé
having undergone industrialization

industrious /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ adj
industrieux diligent
hard-working and persistent

industry /ˈɪndəstɹi/ n
industrie
businesses that produce goods
tendency to work persistently
businesses of the same type

inebriate /ɪˈniːbɹieɪt/ /ɪˈniːbɹiət/ n
ivrogne
habitually drunk

inebriate /ɪˈniːbɹieɪt/ /ɪˈniːbɹiət/ v
bourrer enivrer saouler souler soûler
to become drunk
enivrer
fill with sublime emotion
enivrer saouler souler soûler
to cause to be drunk; to intoxicate

inedible adj
immangeable
not edible; not appropriate, worthy, or safe to eat

ineffability n
ineffabilité
quality or state of being ineffable

ineffable /ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/ /ˌɪnˈɛf.ə.bəl/ adj
ineffable innommable
beyond expression
inexprimable sacré tabou
forbidden to be uttered

inefficiency n
inefficacité
degree or measure of someone or something's lack of efficiency or effectiveness

inefficient /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/ adj
inefficace
not efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired

inelasticity n
inélasticité
quality of not being elastic

inelegant /ɪnˈɛlɪɡənt/ adj
inélégant
not elegant

inelegantly adv
inélégamment
in an inelegant manner

ineligibility n
inéligibilité
state or quality of being ineligible

ineligible adj
inéligible
not eligible; forbidden to do something

ineluctable /ɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/ adj
inéluctable
impossible to avoid or escape

inenarrable /ɪnɪˈnæɹəb(ə)l/ adj
inénarrable
that cannot be told

inept /ɪnˈɛpt/ adj
inepte
not able to do something

ineptitude n
stupidité
the quality of being inept

inequality /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ [ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ɾi] n
inégalité
unfair, not equal, state
inéquation inégalité
statement that one quantity is less (or greater) than another

inequitable adj
inéquitable
unfair

ineradicable adj
inéradicable
incapable of being eradicated

inerrancy /ɪˈnɛɹənsi/ n
inerrance
freedom from error

inert gas n
gaz inerte
non-reactive gas

inertia /ɪnˈɜː.ʃə/ /ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/ /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/ /ɪˈnɝ.ʃə/ n
inertie
in physics
unwillingness to take action

inertial adj
inertiel
related to inertia

inertness n
inertie
sluggishness

inescapable adj
inévitable inéluctable
impossible (unable) to avoid or escape

inessive n
inessif
inessive case

inestimable /ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/ /ɪˈnɛːs.tɪ.mə.bəl/ adj
inappréciable
Venerable, great

inevitable /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/ adj
inévitable
impossible to avoid or prevent
predictable, or always happening

inevitably /ɪˈnɛvətəbli/ /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ adv
inévitablement
in a manner that this impossible to avoid
as usual

inexcusable adj
inexcusable
not excusable

inexcusably adv
inexcusablement
in an inexcusable manner

inexecution n
inexécution
failure to execute or carry out

inexhaustible /ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbl̩/ adj
inépuisable
impossible to exhaust

inexorable /ɪnˈɛksɔɹəbəl/ /ɪnˈɛksɹəb(ə)l/ /ɪˈnɛksɚəb(ə)l/ adj
inexorable
impossible to prevent or stop
unable to be persuaded

inexorably /ɪnˈɛk.sə.ɹə.bli/ [ɪnˈɛɡ.zə.ɹə.bli] adv
impitoyablement inexorablement inéluctablement inévitablement
in an inexorable manner; relentlessly

inexpensive adj
bon marché
low in price

inexperience n
inexpérience
lack of experience

inexperienced /ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/ adj
inexpérimenté
not experienced

inexplicable /ɪnˈɛk.splɪ.kə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ adj
inexplicable
impossible to explain

inexplicably adv
inexplicablement sans raison
in an inexplicable manner

inexpressible adj
inexprimable
unable to be expressed

inexpressiveness n
inexpressivité
the quality of being inexpressive

inexpugnable /ˌɪnɛkˈspʌɡnəbəl/ /ˌɪnɪkˈspʌɡnəbəl/ adj
inexpugnable
impregnable, unconquerable

inextinguishable adj
inextinguible
incapable of being extinguished

inextricable adj
inextricable
impossible to escape from
impossible to untie or disentangle

infallibility /ɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti/ /ˌɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti/ n
infaillibilité
the ability to never make a mistake

infallible /ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bl̩/ adj
infaillible
without fault or weakness; incapable of error or fallacy

infallibly adv
infailliblement
in an infallible manner

infamous /ˈɪnfəməs/ adj
abominable infâme
disgraceful
tristement célèbre
having a bad reputation

infamy /ˈɪnfəmi/ n
infamie
the state of being infamous

infant /ˈɪn.fənt/ n
nourrisson enfant en bas âge poupon
very young human being

infant mortality n
mortalité infantile
death of children under one year old

infante n
infant
son of the king of Spain or Portugal

infanticide /ɪnˈfæntɪsaɪd/ n
infanticide
murder of an infant
murder of one's child
person who has killed a child

infantile /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/ adj
infantile
pertaining to infants
childish; immature

infantilization n
infantilisation

infantilize /ɪn.ˈfæn.tɪ.laɪz/ v
infantiliser
to reduce to the state of an infant
to treat like a child

infantry /ˈɪnfəntɹi/ n
infanterie
soldiers who fight on foot
infanterie fantassins
the part of an army consisting of infantry soldiers
régiment d'infanterie
regiment of infantry

infantry fighting vehicle n
véhicule de combat d'infanterie
an armoured combat vehicle designed to carry infantry

infantryman n
fantassin
soldier who fights on foot

infarct /ɪnˈfɑrkt/ n
infarctus
area of dead tissue

infarction n
infarctus
the process which causes an infarct

infatuation n
amourette béguin
An unreasoning love or attraction
engouement
The act of infatuating; the state of being infatuated; folly; that which infatuates

infeasible adj
infaisable
not feasible

infect /ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
infecter contaminer
to bring into contact with a substance that causes illness
to make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion

infected adj
infecté
having an infection

infectiology n
infectiologie infectologie

infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
infection
uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host
the process of infecting

infectious adj
communicatif
(of feelings and behaviour) spreading quickly between persons
contagieux
able to infect others
infectieux
transmitted between persons as illness

infectious disease n
infectiologie
medical specialty
maladie infectieuse
disease

infectious disease specialist n
infectiologue infectologue
specialist

infectiousness n
infectiosité nature infectieuse
state or condition of being infectious

infelicitous /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ə.təs/ /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/ /ˌɪn.fɛlˈɪs.ɪ.təs/ /ˌɪn.fɪˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/ adj
gauche inadéquat maladroit malheureux
inappropriate or awkward; not well said, expressed, or done
infortuné
unhappy or unfortunate

infer /ɪnˈfɜː/ /ɪnˈfɝ/ v
déduire
déduire inférer
to introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence

inference /ˈɪn.fə.ɹəns/ /ˈɪn.fɚ.əns/ [ˈɪɱ.fə.ɹəns] [ˈɪɱ.fɚ.əns] [ˈɪɱ.fɹəns] n
inférence
inférence déduction
act or process of inferring by deduction or induction

inferential adj
inférentiel

inferior /ɪnˈfɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ɪnˈfɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
inférieur
of lower rank
located below

inferior /ɪnˈfɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ɪnˈfɪɹ.i.ɚ/ n
inférieur
person of lower status

inferiority n
infériorité
quality of being inferior

inferiority complex n
sentiment d'infériorité complexe d'infériorité
a sense of inferiority

infernal /ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)nəl/ /ɪnˈfɝnəl/ adj
infernal
Of or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish

inferno /ɪnˈfɝnoʊ/ n
brasier incendie
large fire
enfer
place or situation resembling Hell

infertile /ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)taɪl/ /ɪnˈfɝtɪl/ adj
stérile infertile
not fertile

infertility n
infertilité

infeudate v
inféoder
to invest with feudal powers

infibulation /ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
infibulation

infidel /ˈɪn.fə.dl̩/ /ˈɪn.fə.ˌdɛl/ n
infidèle incroyant mécréant
non-believer

infidelity /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛlɪti/ n
infidélité
unfaithfulness in marriage or other moral obligation

infield fly n
chandelle intérieure
baseball

infighting n
dispute interne
fighting/quarreling among group members

infiltrate /ɪnˈfɪltɹeɪt/ /ˈɪnfəltɹeɪt/ /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪt/ v
infiltrer
to surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access

infiltration /ɪnfɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
infiltration
entering secretly
act or process of infiltrating
substance

infiltrator /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪtɔː/ /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪtə/ n
infiltrateur
one who infiltrates

infimum /ɪnˈfaɪməm/ /ɪnˈfiːməm/ n
infimum
element of a set

infinite /ˈɪnfənɪt/ /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ adj
infini
boundless, endless
figuratively, very large
having infinitely many elements
greater than any positive quantity or magnitude
un nombre infini de
with plural noun: infinitely many

infinite loop n
boucle infinie

infinite recursion n
récursion infinie

infinitely /ˈɪnfɪnɪtli/ adv
infiniment à l'infini
endlessly

infinitesimal /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/ adj
infinitésimal
very small

infinitesimal /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/ n
infinitésimal
A non-zero quantity whose magnitude is smaller than any positive number

infinitesimal calculus n
calcul infinitésimal
Differential calculus and integral calculus considered together as a single subject

infinitesimally adv
infinitésimalement

infinitism n
infinitisme
view

infinitive /ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/ /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ n
infinitif
uninflected verb form
a mood or mode of verbs

infinity /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/ n
infini
a number which is very large compared to some characteristic number
the symbol ∞
infinité
a number that has an infinite, uncountable numerical value
endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of end or limit

infirm /ɪnˈfɝm/ adj
infirme
weak; feeble

infirm /ɪnˈfɝm/ v
infirmer
contradict

infirmary /ɪnˈfɝməɹi/ n
infirmerie
clinic or dispensary within another institution
place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital

infirmity n
infirmité
feebleness

infix /ɪnˈfɪks/ /ˈɪnfɪks/ n
infixe
morpheme inserted into word

infixation /ɪnfɪkˈseɪʃən/ n
infixation
addition of an infix

inflame /ɪnˈfleɪm/ v
allumer
to set on fire

inflamed /ɪnˈfleɪmd/ adj
enflammé
affected by inflammation

inflammable /ɪnˈflæməbəl/ adj
inflammable
capable of burning

inflammation /ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/ n
inflammation
medical condition
act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire; also, the state of being inflamed

inflammatory /ɪnˈflæmətəɹi/ /ɪnˈflæmətɹi/ /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔɹi/ adj
inflammatoire
relating to, causing}} or caused by inflammation

inflatable /ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl/ adj
gonflable pneumatique
able to be inflated

inflatable /ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl/ n
bateau gonflable bateau pneumatique
boat that may be inflated

inflate /ɪnˈfleɪt/ v
gonfler
to enlarge by filling with gas
gonfler enfler
to enlarge the volume occupied by an object
gonfler se gonfler
to enlarge a volume

inflated adj
gonflé
filled with air
pompous

inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/ n
inflation
increase in the general level of prices or in the cost of living
expansion or increase in size

inflect /ɪnˈflɛkt/ v
infléchir
grammar: vary the form of a word

inflectable adj
variable
that can be inflected

inflected adj
flexionnel
(linguistics)

inflection /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/ n
flexion inflexion
change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function
inflexion
turning away from a straight course
change in pitch or tone of voice
point d'inflexion

inflectional adj
flexionnel
pertaining to grammatical inflection

inflexibility n
inflexibilité
quality of being inflexible

inflexible /ɪnˈflɛksəbl̩/ adj
inflexible
stiff, rigid

inflexibly adv
inflexiblement
in an inflexible manner

inflict /ɪnˈflɪkt/ v
infliger
thrust upon, impose

inflorescence /ˌɪnflɔːˈɹɛsəns/ /ˌɪnfləˈɹɛsəns/ n
inflorescence
flower cluster

inflow n
afflux
a flow in

influence /ɪnˈflu.əns/ /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ n
influence
power to affect, control or manipulate
action exerted by a person or thing with power to cause change
person or thing exerting such power or action
(astrology) element determining someone's character or individual tendencies

influence /ɪnˈflu.əns/ /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ v
influencer influer
transitive: to exert an influence upon

influence peddling n
trafic d'influence
type of corruption

influenceable adj
influençable
Capable of being influenced

influencer /ˈɪnflu.ənsə(ɹ)/ n
influenceur influenceuse
that which influences
influenceuse influenceur
influential person on social media

influential /ɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ adj
influent
having considerable influence

influenza /ˌɪn.flu.ˈɛn.zə/ n
grippe
an acute contagious disease of the upper airways and lungs

influenzal adj
grippal
Of or relating to influenza

influx /ˈɪnˌflʌks/ n
influx
inward flow

info /ˈɪnfoʊ/ /ˈɪnfəʊ/ n
info
abbreviation for “information”

infocracy n
infocratie

infomercial n
publireportage
program-length television commercial

infopreneur n
infopreneur

inform /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ /ɪnˈfɔːm/ v
dénoncer
to act as an informer, denounce
informer
to communicate knowledge to another/others (transitive)
(obsolete in English) to make known (intransitive)
informer instruire
to impart information or knowledge (intransitive)

informal /ɪnˈfɔɹm(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfɔːm(ə)l/ adj
familier informel
language: reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage
informel
not formal or ceremonious
not in accord with the usual regulations

informality n
informalité
condition of being informal

informally adv
informellement
in an informal manner

informant /ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/ /ɪnˈfɔːmənt/ n
informateur informatrice
one who relays confidential information

informatics /ɪnfəˈmætɪks/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmætɪks/ [ˌɪnfɚˈmæɾɪks] n
informatique science de l'information
branch of information science

information /ˌɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.fəˈmæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
information renseignement informations
communicable knowledge

information desk n
bureau d'information
Staff providing information to the public

information overload n
surcharge informationnelle surinformation
too much information

information retrieval n
recherche d'information
science of searching

information science n
sciences de l'information
science

information security n
sécurité de l'information
protection of information and information systems

information society n
société de l’information
society where information is a significant activity

information superhighway n
autoroute de l'information
The Internet and all other computer networks in the 1990s

information system n
système d'information
data processing system
telecommunications system

information technology n
informatique technologie de l'information
the practice of creating and/or studying computer systems and applications

information theory n
théorie de l'information
branch of applied mathematics

information warfare n
guerre de l'information infoguerre
use of information in pursuit of an advantage over an opponent

informational /ˌɪnfə(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃənəl/ adj
informationnel
giving, related to information

informatisation /ˌɪnfə(ɹ)mataɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
informatisation
the process of becoming based on information and information technology

informative /ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/ adj
informatif instructif
providing useful or interesting information

informed /ɪnˈfɔɹmd/ /ɪnˈfɔːmd/ adj
informé
instructed; having knowledge of a fact or area of education

informed consent n
consentement éclairé

infotainment /ˌɪnfoʊˈteɪnmənt/ /ˌɪnfəʊˈteɪnmənt/ n
infodivertissement
form of programming that provides both information and entertainment

infra- prefix
infra-
below, beneath, inferior

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ adj
infrarouge
having the wavelength in the infrared

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ n
infrarouge
radiation of a wavelength between 700 nm and 1 mm

infrasound n
infrason infra-son
low-frequency sound waves

infrastructural adj
infrastructurel
relating to infrastructure

infrastructure /ˈɪnfɹəˌstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ n
infrastructure
underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system
basic facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society

infringe /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒ/ v
enfreindre
to break or violate a treaty, a law, a right etc.

infringement /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒmənt/ n
infraction
violation

infructescence n
fructification
fruiting stage
infrutescence
group of fruit

infuriate /ɪnˈfjʊəɹieɪt/ /ɪnˈfjʊəɹɪət/ v
enrager
to make furious or mad with anger

infuriating adj
exaspérant rageant
Extremely annoying, frustrating or irritating

infuse /ɪnˈfjuz/ v
infuser
to steep in a liquid

infusion /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/ n
infusion
a product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities

infusorium n
infusoire
a minute aquatic creature

ingeniosity n
ingéniosité
quality of being ingenious

ingenious /ɪnˈd͡ʒiːniəs/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒiːnjəs/ adj
ingénieux
displaying genius or brilliance; tending to invent
characterized by genius; cleverly done or contrived

ingenuity /ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ n
ingéniosité
ability to come up with solutions to difficult problems

ingenuous /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.əs/ adj
ingénu
childlike, simple

ingenuousness n
ingénuité
the condition of being ingenuous

ingest /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
ingérer
to take into, or as into, the stomach or alimentary canal

ingestion /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ n
ingestion
the action of ingesting

ingot /ˈɪŋɡət/ n
lingot
solid block of more or less pure metal

ingratiate /ɪnˈɡɹeɪ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
se faire aimer
get someone's favor, especially through flattery

ingratiating adj
flagorneur hypocrite

ingratitude /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtjuːd/ /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtud/ /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtʃuːd/ n
ingratitude
thanklessness

ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ n
ingrédient
substance present in a mixture

ingress /ɪŋˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈɪŋɡɹɛs/ n
entrée
act of entering
door or other means of entering

ingrown /ɪnˈɡɹoʊn/ /ɪnˈɡɹəʊn/ adj
incarné
that has grown inwards or abnormally towards (part of the body)

inguinal /ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/ adj
inguinal
of or pertaining to the groin

inguinal canal n
canal inguinal
one of the two passages in the anterior abdominal wall

inguinodynia n
inguinodynie
A pain in the groin, typically appearing after a hernia operation.

inhabit /ɪnˈhæbɪt/ v
habiter
to live or reside in some place

inhabitable /ɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl/ /ɪnˈhæbɪɾəbəl/ adj
habitable
fit to live in

inhabitant /ɪnˈhæ.bɪ.tənt/ n
habitant habitante résident résidente
someone or thing who lives in a place

inhabited /ɪnˈhæbɪtɪd/ adj
habité
having inhabitants

inhalation /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/ [ˌɪnɦəˈleɪʃn̩] n
inhalation
the act of inhaling

inhale /ɪnˈheɪl/ v
ingurgiter
to eat fast
inhaler aspirer
to draw something into the nose or lungs
inspirer
to draw air into the lungs

inhaler n
inhalateur
canister containing medicine

inharmonicity n
inharmonie

inhere /ɪnˈhɪə/ v
être inhérent à
To be inherent; to be an essential or intrinsic part of; to be fixed or permanently incorporated with something

inherent /ɪnˈhɛɹənt/ /ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
inhérent intrinsèque
natural part or consequence

inherently /ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/ adv
intrinsèquement
inherently, innately

inherit /ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ v
hériter
to receive property or a title by legal succession etc.
to come into an inheritance
to receive a characteristic by genetic transmission
to take possession of as a right
to derive from people or conditions previously in force

inheritance /ɪnˈhɛɹɪtəns/ n
héritage
that which a person is entitled to inherit
programming: mechanism for making parts of superclass available to subclass

inheritance tax n
droits de succession
tax on the property of the deceased

inhibit /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ v
inhiber
to hold in or hold back; to restrain

inhibition /ɪnhɪˈbɪʃən/ /ɪnɪˈbɪʃən/ n
inhibition
Act of inhibiting
State of being inhibited
Stopping or retarding a chemical reaction

inhibitive adj
inhibiteur
that inhibits

inhibitor n
inhibiteur
substance slowing a reaction

inhibitory adj
inhibiteur
of, or relating to an inhibitor
inhibitoire inhibiteur
that inhibits

inhomogeneous adj
inhomogène
not homogeneous

inhospitable /ˌɪnhɒsˈpɪtəbəl/ adj
inhospitalier
Not offering shelter

inhuman /ɪnˈhjuːmən/ adj
inhumain
cruel and savage, not humane
of or pertaining to inhumanity

inhumation /ɪn.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
inhumation
The act of burial

iniencephalic adj
iniencéphale

inimical /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/ adj
hostile
hostile
nuisible
harmful

inimitable /ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/ adj
inimitable
beyond imitation

inion n
inion
small protuberance on the skull

iniquity /-kwə-/ /ɪnˈɪkwɪti/ [-ɾi] n
iniquité
deviation from what is right
act of great injustice or unfairness

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ adj
initial
chronologically first
spatially first

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ n
initiale
first letters of a person's name as a unit
first part of a syllable (onset)
initiale lettrine première lettre
first letter of a word
lettrine
calligraphy: distinguished initial letter

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ v
parapher
to sign one's initial(s)

initial public offering n
introduction en bourse
first offering to members of the public of stock in a company

initialism /ɪˈnɪʃəlɪzəm/ n
sigle
term pronounced letter by letter

initialization n
initialisation
programming: assignment of initial value of variable

initialize v
initialiser
to assign initial values to something
to assign an initial value to a variable

initially /ɪˈnɪʃli/ /ɪˈnɪʃəli/ adv
au début au commencement initialement
at the beginning

initiate /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.ət/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.ɪ.eɪt/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.ɪ.ət/ n
initié
One who has been through a ceremony of initiation

initiate /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.ət/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.ɪ.eɪt/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.ɪ.ət/ v
initier commencer démarrer
to begin; to start

initiation /ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
initiation
form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society
act of initiating

initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ n
initiative
a beginning; a first move
the ability to act first or on one's own
a new development; a fresh approach to something; a new way of dealing with a problem

initiator n
initiateur initiatrice
one who initiates

initiatory adj
initiatique
initial, inaugural

inject /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
injecter
to administer an injection to
to push or pump something in
to introduce something suddenly or violently

injectable adj
injectable
capable of being injected

injection /ɪn.ˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ n
injection
medicine: something injected
act of injecting, or something injected
set theory: one-to-one mapping
computing: insertion of code

injective /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ adj
injectif
inverse-deterministic

injectivity n
injectivité
property

injector /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ n
injecteur
device used to inject
object-oriented programming

injera /ənˈd͡ʒɛɹə/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɛɹə/ /ɪnˈdʒɪəɹə/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒiɹə/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛɹə/ /ˈɪn.dʒiːɹə/ n
injera
bread made from teff

injudicious /ˌɪnd͡ʒʊˈdɪʃəs/ adj
injudicieux
showing poor judgement; not well judged

injunction /ɪnˈd͡ʒʌnk.ʃən/ n
injonction
the act of enjoining
an official writ

injure /ˈɪn.dʒə/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ v
blesser
to wound or cause physical harm
to cause damage or impair

injury /ˈɪn.d͡ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ.i/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɹi/ n
blessure
damage or violation

injury time n
arrêts de jeu temps additionnel
additional time played straight after each of the two halves

injustice /ɪnˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/ n
injustice
absence of justice
violation of the rights of another

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ n
encre
coloured fluid used for writing
dark fluid ejected by squid etc

ink eraser n
effaceur d'encre
instrument for removing ink from a writing surface

ink-pad n
tampon encreur
piece of absorbent material, soaked with ink used for rubber stamps

inkcap n
coprin
fungus of the genus Coprinus, Coprinellus or Coprinopsis

inkjet printer n
imprimante à jet d'encre
device that prints using droplets of ink

inkling /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/ n
soupçon
slight hint, implication, or suggestion given

inkwell n
encrier
container for ink

inland sea n
mer intérieure
shallow expanse of water within a land mass

inland taipan n
Taïpan du désert
snake

inlay /ɪnˈleɪ/ /ˈɪn.leɪ/ n
incrustation
material placed within another material as decoration.

inlay /ɪnˈleɪ/ /ˈɪn.leɪ/ v
incruster
dentistry: to fill a tooth
to place material

inlet /ˈɪnlət/ n
admission arrivée prise
a passage into something
bras de rivière crique
body of water let into a coast

inmate n
détenu détenue codétenu codétenue
one confined to institution, such as a prison
pensionnaire résident résidente
one who occupies a dwelling-house

inn /ɪn/ n
auberge
lodging

innards n
abbats
internal organs

innate /ɪˈneɪt/ adj
inné
inborn

innateness n
caractère inné innéité

inner /ˈɪnə/ /ˈɪnɚ/ adj
interne intérieur
inside or closer to the inside of the body
intérieur
being or occurring inside

inner child n
enfant intérieur
childlike aspect of a person's psyche

inner circle n
cercle rapproché cercle restreint
closest of friends

inner class n
classe interne
object-oriented programming

inner core n
noyau interne
innermost part of the Earth

inner ear n
oreille interne
anatomy

inner emigration n
émigration intérieure
choice of remaining in a country during dictatorship

inner planet n
planète interne
planet of the Solar System with an orbit between the asteroid belt and sun

inner trigram n
trigramme inférieur
the bottom trigram of a hexagram

inner tube n
chambre à air
inflatable rubber tube

inner workings n
rouages

innermost /ˈɪnɚmoʊst/ adj
tréfonds
farthest inside or towards the center or middle

inning /ˈɪnɪŋ/ n
manche
a period of play in baseball

innkeeper /ˈɪnkiːpəɹ/ n
aubergiste hôtelier tavernier
person responsible for the running of an inn

innocence /ˈɪnəsn̩s/ n
innocence
absence of responsibility for a crime
lack of ability or intention to harm or damage
innocence candeur
lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime

innocent /ˈɪnəsənt/ adj
innocent
not legally responsible for a wrongful act
pure, free from sin, untainted
naive, artless

innocent as the child unborn adj
innocent comme l'agneau qui vient de naître innocent comme l'enfant qui vient de naître

innocently /ˈɪnəsəntli/ adv
innocemment
in an innocent manner

innocuous /ɪˈnɑkjuəs/ /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ adj
inoffensif
harmless
inoffensive

innovate /ˈɪnəveɪt/ v
innover
to introduce something new

innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ n
innovation
act of innovating
something new

innovative /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ /ɪˈnəʊ.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.oʊˌveɪɾɪv/ /ˈɪn.ə.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.əˌveɪ.tɪv / /ˈɪn.əˌveɪɾɪv/ adj
innovant novateur
characterized by the creation of new ideas or things

innovator /ˈɪnəˌveɪtəɹ/ n
innovateur
someone who innovates

innuendo /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/ n
sous-entendu insinuation
a derogatory hint or reference to a person or thing, an implication or insinuation

inoculate /ɪˈnɑːkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɑːkjulɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjulɪt/ v
inoculer
to provide immunity

inoculation /ɪˌnɑkjəˈleɪʃən/ /ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
inoculation
introduction of substance into the body to produce immunity

inoffensive adj
inoffensif
harmless

inoperable adj
inopérable
surgery: incapable of being successfully operated
inopérant
incapable of function

inoperancy n
inopérance
quality of being inoperant

inoperative adj
inopérant
not working or functioning

inorganic /ɪnɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɪnɔːˈɡænɪk/ adj
inorganique
relating to a compound that does not contain carbon

inorganic chemist n
chimiste inorganique
chemist whose field is inorganic chemistry

inorganic chemistry n
chimie inorganique
chemistry of elements and non-carbon containing compounds

inorganic compound n
composé inorganique
compound without carbon atoms

inosinate n
inosate
salt or ester of inosinic acid

inoxidizable adj
inoxydable
cannot be readily oxidized

inpatient n
patient hospitalier
patient whose treatment needs at least one night's residence in a hospital

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ [ˈɪmpʊt] [ˈɪnpʊt] n
entrée intrant
data fed into a process

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ [ˈɪmpʊt] [ˈɪnpʊt] v
rentrer
to enter data

input method n
méthode de saisie
program that facilitates the input of foreign scripts

input/output n
entrée-sortie
computing

inquiline /ˈɪŋkwɪlaɪn/ n
inquilin
animal that lives commensally in the dwelling place of another species

inquire /ɪnˈkwaɪə/ /ɪnˈkwaɪɹ/ v
renseigner enquêter
to ask about something

inquire after v
demander

inquiry /ɪnˈ kwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ /ɪnˈ kwaɪəɹi/ /ɪŋˈ k-/ /ˈ ɪŋk-/ /ˈɪnkwɪɹi/ n
enquête

inquisitive /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ adj
curieux
too curious; overly interested; nosy
inquisitif
eager to acquire knowledge

inquisitiveness n
curiosité
the quality of being inquisitive; curiosity

inquisitor /ɪnˈkwɪzətəɹ/ n
inquisiteur
interrogator, questioner
official of the Inquisition

inroad /ˈɪnɹəʊd/ /ˈɪnˌɹoʊd/ n
avancée pas en avant percée
initial progress made toward accomplishing a goal or solving a problem
incursion percée
advance into enemy territory

inrun n
tremplin
ski jumping ramp

ins and outs n
tenants et aboutissants
the details or fine points

insalubrious /ɪnsəˈluːbɹɪəs/ adj
insalubre
unhealthful

insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ adj
démentiel dérangeant malsain
causing insanity or madness
fou délirant aberrant chimérique
characterized by insanity or the utmost folly
fou délirant dément dérangé
exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind

insanely /ɪnˈseɪnli/ adv
insensément
in an insane manner

insanitary adj
insalubre

insanity /ɪnˈsænɪti/ n
folie
state of being insane

insatiable /ɪnˈseɪʃ(j)əbəl/ /ɪnˈseɪʃi.əbəl/ adj
insatiable
not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased

inscribe /ɪnˈskɹaɪb/ v
graver
to write or cut words onto something

inscription /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
dédicace
dedication in a book
inscription
carved text
légende
text on a coin

inscrutable /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl̩/ adj
impénétrable insondable incompréhensible
difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom or interpret

insect /ˈɪnsɛkt/ n
insecte
arthropod of class Insecta

insect hotel n
hôtel à insectes nichoir à insectes
man-made structure to house insects

insectarium n
insectarium
insectarium

insecticide n
insecticide
A substance used to kill insects

insectivore /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔɹ/ /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/ n
insectivore
insect-eating animal or plant

insectivorous /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪv(ə)ɹəs/ adj
insectivore
feeding on insects

insecure /ɪnsəˈkjɔɹ/ /ɪnsəˈkjɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnsəˈkjɝ/ /ɪnsəˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪnsəˈkjʊɹ/ adj
inconfortable inquiet
not comfortable in certain situations
insécurisé
not secure

insecurity n
insécurité
lack of security, uncertainty

inseminate /ɪnˈsɛmɪneɪt/ v
inséminer
to fill with semen

insemination n
insémination
introduction of sperm into a female's reproductive system

inseminator n
inséminateur
technician who inseminates animals

insensate /ɪnˈsɛn.sət/ adj
insensé
senseless; foolish; irrational

insensible /ɪnˈsɛns.ɪ.bəl/ [ɪnˈsɛn̥sɪbl̩] adj
insensible
incapable of emotional feeling
unable to be perceived by the sense

insensitive /ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ adj
insensible
not having normal emotional feelings, cold, tactless, undiplomatic
not having normal physical feeling

insensitively adv
insensiblement
in an insensitive manner

insensitivity n
insensibilité
condition of being insensitive

inseparable /in.ˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/ adj
inséparable
unable to be separated

inseparably adv
inséparablement
in an inseparable manner

insert /ɪnˈsɜːt/ /ɪnˈsɝt/ /ˈɪnsɜːt/ /ˈɪnsɝt/ n
encart
inserted leaflet
illustration in texte
image inserted into text

insert /ɪnˈsɜːt/ /ɪnˈsɝt/ /ˈɪnsɜːt/ /ˈɪnsɝt/ v
insérer insinuer introduire
put in between or into

insertion /ɪnˈsɝʃən/ n
insertion
act of inserting, or something inserted
addition of a nucleotide to a chromosome

inshallah /ˌɪn.ʃɑˈlɑ/ /ˌɪnʃˈɑ.lə/ interjection
Dieu veuille Inch'Allah si Dieu le veut si Dieu veut
God willing (Islam)

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ adj
intérieur
of or pertaining to the inner surface, limit or boundary

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ adv
dedans
towards the interior
dedans au-dedans là-dedans
within the interior

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ n
intérieur
interior or inner part

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ preposition
à l'intérieur de dans
within the interior of something, closest to the center or to a specific point of reference

inside joke /ˈɪnsaɪd ˌd͡ʒoʊk/ /ˈɪnsaɪd ˌd͡ʒəʊk/ n
private joke blague entre nous
joke understood or meant to be understood by certain people

inside out /ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/ adv
comme sa poche parfaitement à fond
of knowledge: thoroughly
à l'envers
with the inside turned to be on the outside

inside pocket n
poche intérieure
inside pocket of a garment

insider /ɪnˈsaɪdɚ/ /ˈɪnsaɪdɚ/ n
initié
person who has special knowledge

insider trading n
délit d'initié
trading of securities by a person who has privileged access to information

insidious /ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/ adj
insidieux
producing serious harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner

insidiously /ɪnˈsɪdi.əsli/ adv
insidieusement
in an insidious manner

insight /ˈɪnsaɪt/ n
introspection
sight of the interior; deep view; introspections
intuition
intuitive apprehension of the inner nature of things
perspicacité aperçu discernement pénétration
power of acute observation and deduction

insightful /ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/ /ˈɪn.saɪt.f(ə)l/ adj
perspicace
possessing insight

insignia /ɪnˈsɪɡ.ni.ə/ n
insigne
a patch or other object that indicates rank or membership
symbol or token of power, status, or office

insignificant /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ adj
insignifiant
not significant; not important

insinuate /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/ v
insinuer
hint at (something)
ingratiate oneself

insinuation /ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃən/ n
insinuation
a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion
act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means

insist /ɪnˈsɪst/ v
insister
to hold up a claim emphatically

insistence /ɪnˈsɪstəns/ n
insistance
state of being insistent

insistently adv
avec insistance
in an insistent manner

insofar as /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹæz/ /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹəz/ /ɪn.səʊˈfɑːɹəz/ conjunction
dans la mesure où
to the extent that

insole /ˈɪnsoʊl/ /ˈɪnsəʊl/ n
semelle intérieure
inside sole of footwear

insolence /ˈɪn.sə.ləns/ n
insolence
arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude

insolent /ˈɪn.sə.lənt/ adj
insolent
rude
insulting in manner or words

insolently adv
insolemment
in an insolent manner

insolubility n
insolubilité
being insoluble

insolubilized adj
insolubilisé

insolvable /ɪnˈsɒlvəbəl/ adj
insoluble
impossible to solve

insolvency [ɪnˈsɒlvn̩si] n
insolvabilité
the condition of being insolvent

insolvent /ɪn.ˈsɑːɫv.ənt/ /ɪn.ˈsɒlv.ənt/ /ɪn.ˈsɒɫv.ənt/ adj
insolvable
Unable to pay

insomnia /ɪnˈsɒmniə/ n
insomnie
sleeping disorder

insomniac adj
insomniaque
suffering from or pertaining to insomnia

insomniac n
insomniaque
one who suffers an inability or difficulty sleeping

insouciance /ɪnˈsuːsi.əns/ n
insouciance
nonchalance

insouciant /inˈsusiənt/ /ɪnˈsuːsɪənt/ adj
insouciant
casually unconcerned

inspection /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ n
inspection
the act of examining something, often closely

inspector general n
inspecteur général
official

inspiration /ˌɪn.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.spəˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
inspiration
stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions
supernatural divine influence

inspirational /ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/ adj
inspirant

inspire /ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪn.ˈspaɪɹ/ v
inspirer
to infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit
to infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence
to infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing

inspiring /ɪnˈspaɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈspaɪɹ.ɪŋ/ adj
inspirant inspirateur
providing inspiration; encouraging; stimulating

instability n
instabilité
quality of being unstable

install /ɪnˈstoːl/ /ɪnˈstɑl/ /ɪnˈstɔl/ /ɪnˈstɔːl/ v
installer
set something up for use
establish or settle in

installation [ɪnstəˈleɪʃən] n
installation
act of installing
something installed

installer n
installateur installatrice
person who installs
installateur programme d’installation
program that installs software and prepares it for use

installment /ɪnˈstoːl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɑl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɔl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɔːl.mənt/ n
au fur et à mesure
finance: portion of debt
volet épisode
media: part of a serial
installation
act of installing; installation

installment loan n
crédit à tempérament prêt remboursable par tranches prêt à tempérament prêt à versements périodiques prêt échelonné

instance /ˈɪnstəns/ n
instance
case occurring, a case offered as an exemplification, an example
in computing

instance dungeon n
donjon instancié

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ adj
instantané
quickly prepared

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ n
instant
period of time
point in time

instant coffee /ˌɪnstənt ˈkɒfi/ n
café instantané café soluble
beverage

instant messaging n
messagerie instantanée
form of realtime communication

instant messenger n
messagerie instantanée
application which allows instant text communication

instant noodle n
nouilles instantanées
a mass of precooked noodles

instantaneous /ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/ adj
instantané
occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time

instantaneously adv
instantanément
Without any delay

instantaneousness n
instantanéité
condition of being instantaneous

instantiable adj
instanciable

instantiate /ɪnˈstænʃieɪt/ v
instancier
to create an object of a specific class
to represent by a concrete instance

instantiation /ɪnˌstænʃiˈeɪʃən/ n
instanciation
something resulting from the act of instantiating

instantly /ˈɪnstəntli/ adv
instamment
urgently; with insistence
instantanément
at once

instar /ˈɪnstɑɹ/ /ˈɪnstɑː/ n
stade
stage in the development of arthropods

instate /ɪnˈsteɪt/ v
instaurer
To install (someone) in office; to establish.

instead /ɪnˈstɛd/ adv
au lieu de à la place
in the place of (it)

instead of preposition
au lieu de à la place de
in lieu of; in place of; rather than

instep /ˈinˌstɛp/ n
cou-de-pied
top of the foot between the toes and the ankle

instigate /ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/ v
inciter susciter
to goad or urge a person forward

instigator /-ɾɚ/ /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɚ/ /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/ n
instigateur instigatrice incitateur incitatrice
person who intentionally instigates something

instill /ɪnˈstɪl/ v
inculquer
to cause a quality to become part of someone's nature
instiller
to pour in drop by drop

instinct /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ n
instinct
natural or inherent impulse or behaviour

instinctive /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ adj
instinctif
related to or prompted by instinct
driven by impulse, spontaneous and without thinking

instinctively /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/ adv
instinctivement
innately, by instinct, without being taught

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈɪnstɪt͡ʃuːt/ n
institut
college
organization founded to promote a cause

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈɪnstɪt͡ʃuːt/ v
fonder instituer lancer
to begin or initiate something

institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtʃuːʃən/ n
institution
established organisation
custom or practice of a society or community

institutional /-ʃnəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuʃənəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtʃuːʃənəl/ adj
institutionnel
of pertaining to or characteristic of an institution

institutionalism n
institutionnalisme
adherence to what is established

institutionalist /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlɪst/ adj
institutionnaliste
pertaining to, or following institutionalism

institutionalist /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlɪst/ n
institutionnaliste
adherent of institutionalism

institutionalization /ˌɪnstɪˌtjuːʃnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
institutionnalisation
the process of establishing a practice as a norm

institutionalize /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/ v
institutionnaliser
to establish as a normal practice

instruct /ɪnˈstɹakt/ /ɪnˈstɹʌkt/ v
instruire apprendre enseigner
teach, give instruction

instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
instruction
act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with knowledge; information
order or command
that which instructs, or with which one is instructed
single operation of a processor

instructive /ɪnˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
instructif
Conveying knowledge, information or instruction

instructive /ɪnˈstɹʌktɪv/ n
instructif
Case expressing means or instrument used to perform an action

instructive case n
instructif
case used to indicate means

instructor n
instructeur instructrice
one who instructs; a teacher

instrument /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ /ˈɪnstɹʊmənt/ n
acte
legal document
instrument
musical device
tool
measuring device

instrument maker n
facteur [[d']]instruments de musique luthier
maker of musical instruments

instrumental /ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/ /ɪnstɹʊˈmɛntəl/ adj
instrumental
of musical instrument
pertaining to the instrumental case

instrumental /ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/ /ɪnstɹʊˈmɛntəl/ n
instrumentale musique instrumentale
composition without lyrics

instrumental case n
cas instrumental instrumental
case to express agency or means

instrumentalisation n
instrumentalisation

instrumentalist n
instrumentiste
one who plays a musical instrument

instrumentalize v
instrumentaliser
make into an instrument for achieving a goal

insubmission n
insoumission

insubordination n
insubordination
quality of being insubordinate

insufferable /ɪnˈsʌfəɹəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈsʌfɹəb(ə)l/ adj
insupportable intolérable haïssable
not sufferable

insufficiency n
insuffisance déficience
the lack of sufficiency; a shortage or inadequacy

insufficient /ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/ adj
insuffisant

insufficiently adv
insuffisamment
not sufficiently

insular /ˈɪnsjələ/ /ˈɪnsjəlɚ/ /ˈɪnsəlɚ/ adj
insulaire
of, pertaining to, or resembling an island or islands

insulate /ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/ /ˈɪnsʊleɪt/ /ˈɪnʃʊleɪt/ [ˈɪns(j)ʊle(ɪ)t] v
isoler
to separate so as to prevent a transfer
to separate or detach

insulating adj
isolant
that insulates

insulation /ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ n
isolant
Any of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building
isolation isolement
The act of insulating
isolement
The state of being insulated

insulator /ˈɪn.sjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
isolant isolateur isolation
isolateur isolant
substance

insulin /ˈɪnsjʊlin/ /ˈɪnsəlɪn/ /ˈɪnʃʊlɪn/ n
insuline
polypeptide hormone

insulinemia n
insulinémie
any abnormally high level of insulin in the blood

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪnsʌlt/ n
insulte
action or speech deliberately intended to be rude

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪnsʌlt/ v
insulter
to be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (someone)

insulting /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/ adj
outrageant
containing insult, or having the intention of insulting

insuperable /ɪnˈsup(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/ adj
insurmontable

insupportably adv
insupportablement
in an insupportable manner

insurability n
assurablilité

insurable adj
assurable
capable of being insured

insurance /ɪn.ˈʃɔː.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃɝ.əns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊə.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊɹ.əns/ /ˈɪn.ʃɚəns/ n
assurance
indemnity
business

insurance agent n
agent d'assurance

insurance company n
compagnie d'assurances
company that provides insurance policies

insurance fraud n
fraude à l'assurance
receiving insurance policy-based compensation by deceitfully causing an event that, if it were accidental, would lead to a rightful claim for said compensation

insurance policy n
police d'assurance contrat [[d']]assurance
document

insure /ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/ /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɚ/ v
assurer
to provide for compensation if some risk occurs

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹd͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ adj
insurgé
rebellious

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹd͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ n
insurgé insurgée
rebel

insurmountable adj
insurmontable impassable infranchissable
incapable of being passed over

insurrection /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃn̩/ n
insurrection
action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; an instance of this

intact /ɪnˈtækt/ adj
intact
untouched

intaglio /ɪnˈtæl.i.(j)oʊ/ /ɪnˈtæl.joʊ/ /ɪnˈtæl.jəʊ/ /ɪnˈtæɡ.li.oʊ/ /ɪnˈtɑl.iˌəʊ/ /ɪnˈtɑl.joʊ/ /ɪnˈtɑl.jəʊ/ /ɪnˈtɑɡ.li.oʊ/ n
taille-douce
printing method

intake /ˈɪnteɪk/ n
ingestion prise
act of taking in

intake manifold n
collecteur d'admission
part of an engine that supplies the fuel/air mixture to the cylinder

intangible /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.bəl/ [ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.bl̩] adj
intangible
incapable of being perceived

intangible asset n
actif incorporel immobilisation incorporelle
valuable property that of a business

intangible cultural heritage n
patrimoine culturel immatériel patrimoine culturel immatériel de l'humanité
traditions recognized by UNESCO

intarsia n
intarse
decorative form of wood inlaying

integer /ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ [ˈɪn.ɾɪ.d͡ʒɚ] n
nombre entier entier relatif entier
a number that is not a fraction

integrable /ˈɪntɪɡɹəbəl/ adj
intégrable
able to be integrated

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡr(ə)l/ /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡr(ə)l/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹ(ə)l/ adj
intégral
math: relating to integration
math: of, pertaining to, or being an integer

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡr(ə)l/ /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡr(ə)l/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹ(ə)l/ n
intégrale intégral
limit of sums

integral calculus n
calcul intégral
calculus of areas and volumes

integral domain n
anneau d'intégrité
nonzero commutative ring in which the product of nonzero elements is nonzero

integrand /ˈɪntɪɡɹænd/ n
intégrande
function that is to be integrated

integrate /ˈɪn.təˌɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹæɪt/ v
intégrer
to subject to the operation of integration; to find the integral of

integrated adj
integré
characterized by racial integration
intégré
composed and coordinated to form a whole

integrated circuit n
circuit intégré
thin chip

integration /ˌɪn.təˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.təˈɡɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɪˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
intégration
in mathematics
process of fitting into a community
act or process of making whole or entire

integration by parts n
intégration par parties
method of integration related to the product rule of differentiation

integration testing /ɪntəˈɡɹeɪʃən tɛstɪŋ/ n
test d'intégration

integrin n
intégrine
protein functioning as receptor

integument /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/ n
tégument
outer layer of an ovule
outer protective covering of body

intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃwəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/ adj
intellectuel
belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive
endowed with intellect

intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃwəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/ n
intellectuel intello
intelligent person, interested in intellectual matters

intellectual property n
propriété intellectuelle
product of someone's intellect

intellectualization n
intellectualisation
act or process of intellectualizing

intellectually adv
intellectuellement
in an intellectual manner

intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
intelligence
capacity of mind
entity that has such capacities
renseignements
information about the enemy
renseignements intelligence
department, agency or unit

intelligence agency n
service de renseignement service de renseignements
governmental agency devoted to information gathering

intelligence quotient n
quotient intellectuel
IQ score

intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/ adj
intelligent
of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright
well thought-out, well considered
characterized by thoughtful interaction

intelligent design pn
dessein intelligent
intelligent design / Intelligent Design

intelligently adv
intelligemment
cleverly

intelligentsia /ɪntɛləˈd͡ʒɛn(t)si.ə/ /ɪntɛləˈɡɛn(t)si.ə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈd͡ʒɛntsɪə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈɡɛntsɪə/ n
intelligentsia
intellectual elite

intelligibility /ɪnˌtɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ɪnˌtɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.ˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [ɪnˌtɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.ˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] [ɪnˌtɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.ˈbɪl.ɪ.ɾi] n
intelligibilité
understandability of speech

intelligible /ɪnˈtɛləd͡ʒəbl̩/ adj
intelligible
capable of being understood

intemperance /ɪnˈtɛmpɛɹəns/ n
intempérance
lack of moderation

intempestivity /ɪntɛmpɛˈstɪvɪti/ n
intempestivité
unseasonability; untimeliness

intend /ɪnˈtɛnd/ v
envisager concevoir prévoir
to be intent upon
prévoir avoir l'intention
to fix the mind upon a goal

intended /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/ adj
planifié voulu
planned

intense /ɪnˈtɛns/ adj
intense
under tension

intensely /ɪnˈtɛnsli/ adv
intensément
to an intense degree

intensification n
intensification
act or process of intensifying

intensify /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/ v
intensifier
to render more intense
intensifier s'intensifier
to become more intense

intensity /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/ n
intensité
quality of being intense

intensive /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/ adj
intensif
demanding, requiring a great amount
intensif intensifs intensive intensives
thorough, to a great degree, with intensity

intensive care n
réa réanimation soins intensifs traitement intensif
support and monitoring of critically ill patients

intensive care unit n
unité de soins intensifs soins intensifs unité de traitement intensif
hospital ward for critically ill patients

intensively adv
intensivement
in an intensive way

intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ adj
buté
déterminé résolu
firmly fixed or concentrated

intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ n
intention
something that is intended

intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ n
intention
course intended to follow

intentional /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ [ɪnˈtʰɛnʃn̩ɫ̩] adj
intentionnel volontaire
intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily

intentional walk n
base-sur-balles intentionnel but-sur-balles intentionnel
(baseball)

intentionalism n
intentionnalisme
theory that the meaning of any text is determined by the intentions of its author

intentionality n
intentionnalité
(phil.) characteristic ...; ability to refer to sth.

intentionally adv
intentionnellement à dessein
intentional manner, on purpose

intently /ɪnˈtɛntli/ adv
attentivement
in a focused manner

inter /ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈtɝ/ v
enterrer
bury in a grave

inter alia adv
entre autres
among other things

inter- /ɪntə/ /ɪntɚ/ [ɪn(ɾ)ɚ] [ɪɾ̃ɚ] prefix
inter- entre-
among, between

interact /ɪn.təˈɹækt/ /ɪn.tɚˈækt/ n
entr’acte
act or piece between others

interact /ɪn.təˈɹækt/ /ɪn.tɚˈækt/ v
interagir
act upon each other

interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.ʃən/ n
interaction
situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another
conversation or exchange between people

interactive /ɪn.təˈɹæk.tɪv/ /ɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/ adj
interactif
responding to the user

interactivity /ɪntəɹækˈtɪvɪti/ n
interactivité
quality of being interactive

interactome n
interactome
interactome

interbank adj
interbancaire
of, pertaining to, or taking place between two or more banks

intercalary /ɪnˈtɝː.kə.lɛɹ.i/ /ˌɪnt.ɚˈkæl.ɚ.i/ adj
intercalaire
of a time period, inserted between others

intercalate /ɪnˈtɜː.kəl.eɪt/ /ɪnˈtɝ.kəˌleɪt/ /ˌɪn.tə.kəˈleɪt/ v
intercaler
insert an extra day into a calendar

intercalation n
intercalation
period inserted into a calendar as in a leap year

intercept /ɪntəˈsɛpt/ /ɪntɚˈsɛpt/ /ˈɪntəsɛpt/ /ˈɪntɚsɛpt/ v
intercepter
to gain possession of
to stop, deflect or divert

intercession n
intercession
a prayer to God on behalf of another person
the act of intervening

intercessor /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
intercesseur intercessrice
one who intercedes

interchange /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ɪntɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɪntə(ɹ).tʃeɪndʒ/ /ˈɪntɚt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ n
sortie échangeur
junction between a limited-access highway and surface street
échangeur autoroutier échangeur échangeur routier
junction between two limited-access highways

interchangeability n
interchangeabilité
the quality of being interchangeable

interchangeable /ɪntɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbl̩/ [ɪɾ̃ɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbl̩] adj
interchangeable
freely substitutable

intercity adj
interurbain
between cities

intercom n
interphone parlophone portier électronique
an electronic communication system

intercommunality n
intercommunalité

intercompany adj
interentreprise

intercomprehension n
intercompréhension
mutual comprehension

interconnect /ˌɪn.tə.kəˈnɛkt/ /ˌɪn.tɚ.kəˈnɛkt/ [ˌɪn.(ɾ)ɚ.kəˈnɛkt] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚ.kəˈnɛkt] v
interconnecter
to connect to one another

interconnectedness n
interconnexion
state of being interconnected

interconnection n
interconnexion
A connection between multiple things

intercontinental /ˌɪn.tə.kɒn.tɪˈnɛn.təl/ /ˌɪn.tɚ.kɑn.tɪ.ˈnɛn.təl/ adj
intercontinental
between two or more continents

intercontinental ballistic missile n
missile balistique intercontinental
a class of long-range missiles associated especially with carrying nuclear warheads (ICBM)

intercourse /ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkoɹs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/ n
relation sexuelle
sexual intercourse

intercultural adj
interculturel
between different cultures

interdependence n
interdépendance
being interdependent

interdependent adj
interdépendant
Mutually dependent

interdict /ɪntəˈdɪkt/ /ɪntɚˈdɪkt/ /ˈɪntədɪkt/ /ˈɪntɚdɪkt/ n
interdit
A papal decree prohibiting the administration of the sacraments from a political entity under the power of a single person

interdict /ɪntəˈdɪkt/ /ɪntɚˈdɪkt/ /ˈɪntədɪkt/ /ˈɪntɚdɪkt/ v
interdire
(transitive, US, military) To impede (an enemy)

interdictory adj
interdictoire
prohibiting

interdigital adj
interdigital
between fingers or toes

interdimensional adj
inter-dimensionnel interdimensionnel
between dimensions

interdisciplinary adj
interdisciplinaire
of or pertaining to multiple distinct academic disciplines or fields of study

interest /ˈɪntəɹst/ /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɛst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɪntɹɛst/ /ˈɪntɹɪst/ n
intérêt
great attention and concern from someone
attention that is given to or received from someone or something
finance: price of credit
something one is interested in
involvement in or link with financial, business, or other undertaking

interest /ˈɪntəɹst/ /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɛst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɪntɹɛst/ /ˈɪntɹɪst/ v
intéresser
to attract attention or concern

interest rate n
taux d'intérêt
percentage of money charged for its use per some period

interest-free adj
sans intérêt
not charging interest

interested /ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/ /ˈɪntəɹɛstɪd/ /ˈɪntəɹɪstɪd/ /ˈɪntɹəstəd/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪd/ /ˈɪntɹɪstɪd/ adj
intéressé
having or showing interest

interestedly adv
avec intérêt
in an interested manner

interesting /ˈɪn(t)əɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹɪstɪŋ/ adj
intéressant
arousing or holding the attention

interesting condition n
position intéressante situation intéressante état intéressant
pregnancy (euphemism)

interestingly adv
de façon intéressante
in an interesting way

interface /ˈɪn(t)ɚˌfeɪs/ /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ n
interface
computing: point of interconnection between systems or subsystems
computing, object-oriented: piece of code defining a set of operations that other code must implement
computing: connection between a user and a machine
point of interconnection between entities
computing, object-oriented: connection between parts of software
chemistry, physics: thin layer or boundary between different substances, or phases of a single substance

interfacer n
interfaceur
one who, or that which, interfaces

interfere /ˌɪntəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/ v
interférer
be correlated with each other when overlapped or superposed
perturber entraver mêler
get involved, causing disturbance

interference /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈfɪəɹəns/ /ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɪns/ n
ingérence
ingérence interférence
act of interfering with something, or something that interferes
interférence
effect caused by the superposition of two systems of waves

interferometer n
interféromètre
instrument

interferometry n
interférométrie
the design and use of optical or radio interferometers

interferon n
interféron
any of a group of glycoproteins, that prevent viral replication in infected cells

interfile v
interclasser

interfix n
interfixe
an empty morph inserted between two morphemes

interfluve n
interfluve
the region of higher land between two connected river valleys

intergalactic adj
intergalactique
occurring between galaxies

intergender adj
intergenre

intergenerational adj
intergénérationnel intergénérationnelle
between or across generations

interglacial adj
interglaciaire post-glaciaire
occurring between glaciations

intergovernmental adj
intergouvernemental
of, relating to, or involving two or more governments

interhuman adj
interhumain
between humans

interim /ˈɪntəɹɪm/ n
intérim intervalle
a transitional or temporary period between other events

interior /ɪnˈtɪ.ɹi.ɚ/ /ɪnˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə/ adj
intérieur
having to do with the inner part of something

interior /ɪnˈtɪ.ɹi.ɚ/ /ɪnˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə/ n
intérieur
the inside of an enclosed structure

interior design n
architecture d'intérieur
design of internal space

interior designer n
architecte d'intérieur
home decor designer

interior minister n
ministre [[de l']]Intérieur ministre des affaires intérieures

interject /ɪn.təˈdʒɛkt/ /ɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
intervenir
to interpose onseself

interjection /ɪn.təˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ n
interjection
exclamation or filled pause in grammar

interlace /ˈɪn.tɚ.leɪs/ /ˌɪn.təˈleɪs/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈleɪs/ v
entrelacer
to cross one with another
to cross one another as if woven together

interlanguage /ɪnˈtɜɹˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ n
interlangue
mixed language

interleave v
entrelacer imbriquer intercaler
to intersperse (something) at regular intervals between the parts of a thing

interlocution n
interlocution
Discussion or conversation

interlocutor /ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑ.kə.təɹ/ /ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑk.ju.təɹ/ /ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑk.jə.təɹ/ /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjətə/ /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/ n
interlocuteur interlocutrice
a person who takes part in dialogue or conversation

interloper /ˌɪntəˈləʊ̯pə/ /ˌɪntɚˈloʊ̯pɚ/ /ˌɪɾ̃ɚˈloʊ̯pɚ/ n
intrus
one who interferes

interlude /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ljuːd/ /ˈɪntə(ɹ)luːd/ n
interlude
entertainment between the acts of a play
intervening episode etc
short piece put between the parts of a longer composition

intermediary /ˌɪn(t)ɚˈmidiˌɛɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdi.əɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdjəɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdʒəɹi/ n
intermédiaire
an agent acting as a mediator between sides to facilitate agreement or cooperation

intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.diˌeɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.eɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.ət/ adj
intermédiaire
being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range

intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.diˌeɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.eɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.ət/ n
intermédiaire
anything in an intermediate position
an intermediary

intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.diˌeɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.eɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.ət/ v
concilier
to mediate, to be an intermediate

intermediate phalange n
phalangine
bone

intermediation n
entremise intermédiation
intervention, interposition

intermezzo /ɪntəˈmɛtsəʊ/ /ɪntɚˈmɛtsoʊ/ /ɪntɛɹˈmɛdzoʊ/ n
intermède
piece of music or act

intermingle v
brasser entremêler
to mix together

interministerial adj
interministériel
between ministries

intermission /ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/ n
entracte interlude intermède
break between performances or sessions

intermittency n
intermittence
the state of being intermittent

intermittent /ˌɪntəˈmɪtn̩t/ /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtn̩t/ adj
intermittent
stopping and starting at intervals

intermittently /ɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt.lɪ/ adv
intermittemment par intermittence
Stopping or starting at intervals

intermix v
entremêler mélanger
mix together

intermodal adj
intermodal
Relating to more than one mode of transport

intermunicipality n
intermunicipalité

intern /ˈɪntɜːn/ /ˈɪntɝn/ n
interne (des hôpitaux)
medical trainee working in a hospital
stagiaire
student or recent graduate who works in order to gain experience in their chosen field

intern /ɪnˈtɜːn/ /ɪnˈtɝn/ v
interner
to imprison (transitive)

internal /ɪnˈtɜː.nl̩/ /ɪnˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪnˈtɝ.nl̩/ /ˈɪnˌtɝ.nl̩/ adj
interne
within the body
concerned with the non-public affairs of a company or other organisation
inside of something
concerned with the domestic affairs of a nation, state etc.

internal combustion engine n
moteur à combustion interne moteur à explosion
a piston or a rotary heat engine

internal link n
lien interne

internalize /ɪnˈtɝnəlaɪz/ v
intérioriser
make something internal

internally displaced person n
déplacé interne
someone who is forced to flee home but remains within his or her country's borders

international /ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] adj
international
between, concerning, or transcending multiple nations

international /ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] n
internationale
transnational organization

international airport n
aéroport international
airport that accepts international flights

international auxiliary language n
langue auxiliaire internationale
language

international community n
communauté internationale

international law n
droit international
set of rules applied to the relations between nations

international organization n
organisation internationale
organisation established by treaty

international relations n
relations internationales
study of relationships among countries

international rules football n
football de règles internationales football international
type of football

international unit n
unité internationale
international unit

international waters n
eaux internationales
ocean not belonging to any country

internationalism n
internationalisme
cooperation between nations

internationalist adj
internationaliste
about internationalism

internationalist n
internationaliste
advocate of internationalism

internationalization /ɪntəˌnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ləˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪntɚˌnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ləˈzeɪʃən/ n
internationalisation
conversion of something to make it international
software: act of making something suitable for international markets

internationalize v
internationaliser
to make something international

internationally adv
internationnalement
in an international manner

internaut n
internaute
internaut

internecine /-sɪn/ /ˌɪntəˈniːsaɪn/ /ˌɪntɚˈnisin/ /ˌɪntɚˈnɛsin/ /ˌɪntɚˈnɛsən/ adj
intestin
characterized by struggle within a group

internee /ɪntɜːˈniː/ /ɪntɝˈniː/ n
interné
one who is imprisoned or otherwise confined

internist n
interniste
specialist in internal medicine

internment /ɪnˈtɜːnmənt/ /ɪnˈtɝnmənt/ n
internement
confinement within narrow limits to the interior of a country

internment camp n
camp d'internement
euphemism

internode n
entrenœud
a section of the stem between two nodes

internship /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/ /ˈɪntɝnʃɪp/ n
stage
job taken by a student

interoperability /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/ n
interopérabilité
military
interopérabilité interfonctionnement
computing

interorganic adj
interorganique

interparliamentary adj
interparlementaire
between parliaments

interpellate /ɪn.ˈtɜɹ.pə.ˌleɪt/ /ˌɪn.təɹ.ˈpɛl.eɪt/ v
interpeller
question formally about government business
interrupt so as to inform or question

interpellation n
interpellation
formal political procedure

interpersonal adj
interpersonnel
between persons

interpetiolar /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˌpɛtiˈəʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
interpétiolaire
between petioles

interphobia n
interphobie

interphobic adj
interphobe

interplanetary adj
interplanétaire
existing or occurring between planets

interpolate /ɪn.ˈtɜɹ.pə.ˌleɪt/ v
interpoler
to estimate the value of a function

interpose /ˌɪn.təˈpəʊz/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈpoʊz/ v
casser le fil couper interrompre
to interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment
intercaler interposer
to insert something (or oneself) between other things
intercalé
s'interposer se jeter dans la mêlée se mêler à semer la merde
to intervene in a dispute, or in a conversation

interposition n
interposition
the act of interposing, or the state of being interposed

interpret /ɪn.tɚˈpɹɛt/ /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ /ˈin.tɚ.pɹɛt/ v
interpréter
to apprehend and represent by means of art
to explain or tell the meaning of
interpréter traduire
to act as an interpreter

interpretable [ɪn.tɚˈpɹɛt.ə.bl̩] [ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪ.tə.bl̩] [ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tə.bl̩] [ˈin.tɚ.pɹɛt.ə.bl̩] adj
interprétable
capable of being interpreted

interpretation /ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/ n
interprétation
act of interpreting
sense given by an interpreter
the discipline of translating a spoken language

interpreter /ɪnˈtɜːpɹɪtə/ /ɪnˈtɝpɹɪtɚ/ n
interprète
one who interprets language
interpréteur interprète
computer program

interpretership n
interprétariat

interproject adj
interprojet
Between projects

interpunct n
point en haut point médian
punctuation mark

interquartile range n
écart interquartile
measure of sample dispersion

interquery adj
inter-requête
Between more than one query

interracial /ˌɪntəˈɹeɪʃəl/ adj
interracial
between or including two or more races

interregional adj
interrégional
Of, pertaining to, or connecting two or more regions

interregnum /ˌɪntəɹˈɹɛɡnəm/ n
interrègne
period of time between the end of a sovereign's reign and the accession of another sovereign

interrelation n
interrelation
mutual or reciprocal relation; correlation

interrex n
interroi
official in Ancient Rome

interrobang /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹɔˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəʊˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəˌbæŋ/ n
point exclarrogatif
the punctuation mark ‽

interrogate /ɪnˈtɛrəɡeɪt/ v
interroger
to question or quiz

interrogative /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒ.ɡə.tɪv/ adj
interrogatif
asking or denoting a question

interrogative pronoun n
pronom interrogatif
pronoun used in a question

interrogatively adv
interrogativement
in an interrogative manner

interrogator n
interrogateur interrogatrice
one who interrogates, a questioner

interrupt /ˈɪntəˌɹʌpt/ /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ v
interrompre couper
to disturb or halt an ongoing process or action

interruption /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
interruption
a time interval during which there is a cessation of something
the act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted

interscapular adj
interscapulaire

interschool adj
interscolaire
occurring or taking place between two or more schools

intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ /ˌɪntəɹˈsɛkʃən/ n
intersection
in geometry
in set theory
intersection carrefour
junction of two or more paths, etc

intersectionality /ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ɪntɚˌsɛkʃəˈnæləti/ n
intersectionnalité
sociological methodology

intersex /ˈɪntəsɛks/ /ˈɪntɚsɛks/ adj
intersexe intersexué
having an intersex condition

intersex /ˈɪntəsɛks/ /ˈɪntɚsɛks/ n
intersexué intersexuée
individual

intersexphobia n
intersexophobie

intersexphobic adj
intersexophobe

intersexuality n
intersexualité intersexuation
the state of having physical features of both sexes

interspecific /ˌɪntəspəˈsɪfɪk/ /ˌɪntɚspəˈsɪfɪk/ adj
interspécifique
occurring among members of different species

intersperse /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈspɜː(ɹ)s/ v
entremêler
to mix two things irregularly
intercaler
to insert something into other things

interstate /ˈɪntɚˌsteɪt/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚˌsteɪ̯t] adv
interétatique
of, or relating to two or more states

interstate /ˈɪntɚˌsteɪt/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚˌsteɪ̯t] n
inter-états
U.S. freeway

interstellar adj
interstellaire intersidéral
between stars

interstellar space n
espace interstellaire
space between the stars

interstice /ɪnˈtɚ.stɪs/ /ɪnˈtɜː.stɪs/ n
interstice
small opening or space

interstitial /ɪntəɹˈstɪʃəl/ /ɪntəˈstɪʃəl/ adj
interstitiel
of, relating to, or situated in an interstice

interstitial /ɪntəɹˈstɪʃəl/ /ɪntəˈstɪʃəl/ n
publicité interstitielle
web page displayed before a content page

interstitium /ˌɪntɚˈstɪʃi.əm/ n
espace interstitiel intestitium
An interstitial space within a tissue or organ

intersubjective adj
intersubjectif
inter-subjective

intertextuality n
intertextualité
the idea that a given text is a response to what has already been written

intertidal zone n
batture estran
part of a beach

intertropical adj
intertropical
between, or within the tropics

intertwine /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈtwaɪn/ v
entrelacer
To become twined together
entrelacer enchevêtrer
To twine something together

intertwined adj
entrelacé
twined or twisted together

interuniversity adj
interuniversitaire
existing or taking place between universities

interval /ˈɪntəvəl/ /ˈɪntɚvəl/ n
intervalle
period of time
distance in space
music: distance in pitch of notes
section of the real line

interval training n
entraînement fractionné fractionné

intervene /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈviːn/ v
intervenir
to come between, or to be between, persons or things
law: in a suit to which one has not been made a party, to put forward a defense of one's interest in the subject matter

intervention /ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ /ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/ n
intervention
act of intervening
medical procedure

interventionism n
interventionnisme
political practice

interventionist adj
interventionniste

interventricular adj
interventriculaire
between the ventricles of the heart

intervertebral disc n
disque intervertébral
disc between the vertebra in the spine

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ n
entrevue entretien entretien d'embauche
a formal meeting for the assessment of a candidate or applicant
interview entretien entrevue
conversation with journalist etc.

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ v
interroger avoir une entrevue interviewer
to have an interview

interviewer /ˈɪntəvjuːə/ /ˈɪntɚvjuɚ/ n
intervieweur intervieweuse
one who interviews

intervocalic /ˌɪntəvəʊˈkælɪk/ /ˌɪntəɹvoʊˈkælɪk/ adj
intervocalique
between vowels

interwar adj
entre-deux-guerres
relating to the time between two wars

interweave /ˌɪntəɹˈwiv/ /ˌɪntəˈwiːv/ [-ɾəɹ-] v
entrelacer
to combine (things) through weaving

interzonal adj
interzonal
between zones

intestate /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/ adj
intestat
without a valid will

intestate /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/ n
intestat intestate
a person who dies without making a valid will

intestinal /ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl/ /ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl/ adj
intestinal
relating to the intestines

intestine /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛsˌtiːn/ /ˈɪntɛstaɪn/ /ˈɪntɛstɪn/ n
intestin
subdivision of the alimentary canal
intestin boyau
alimentary canal

intifada /ˌɪntɪˈfɑːdə/ n
intifada
intifada

intimacy /ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ n
intimité
feeling of closeness and openness towards someone else

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ adj
intime
of or involved in a sexual relationship
closely acquainted; familiar
personal, private

intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ v
intimider
to make timid or fearful

intimidating adj
intimidant intimidante
threatening

intimidation /ɪntɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/ n
intimidation
act of making timid or fearful

intimidator n
intimidateur
one who intimidates

intimism n
intimisme
A genre involving depiction of quiet domestic scenes

intinction /ɪnˈtɪŋkʃən/ n
intinction
the act of steeping or soaking the bread in the wine

into /ˈɪn.tu/ /ˈɪn.tuː/ /ˈɪn.tə/ /ˈɪn.tʊ/ preposition
dans
against, with force
dans au milieu de parmi à [[l']]intérieur de
going inside
dans en
going to a geographic region
en
producing, becoming
à propos de
investigating the subject

into the bargain
par-dessus le marché pour couronner le tout
along with

intolerable /ɪnˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ /ɪnˈtɒləɹəbl̩/ adj
intolérable
not tolerable

intolerably adv
intolérablement
in an intolerable manner

intolerance /ɪnˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈtɒl.ə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈtɔl.ə.ɹəns/ n
intolérance
the state of being intolerant
extreme sensitivity to a food or drug; allergy

intolerant /ɪnˈtɑləɹənt/ /ɪnˈtɒləɹənt/ adj
intolérant
not tolerant; close-minded about new or different ideas
unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear

intolerantly adv
intoléramment
in an intolerant manner

intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/ n
intonation
the rise and fall of the voice in speaking
intonating or singing of the opening phrase of a plain-chant, psalm, or canticle by a single voice
singing or playing in good tune or otherwise

intoxicate /ɪnˈtɑksɪkeɪt/ /ɪnˈtɑksɪkət/ /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/ /ɪnˈtɒksɪkət/ v
intoxiquer
To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol

intoxicated /ɪnˈtɑksɪkeɪtɪd/ /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪd/ adj
ivre
stupefied by alcohol

intoxication /ɪntɑksɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪntɒksɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
intoxication
poisoning

intra- /ˌɪn.tɹə/ prefix
intra-
prefix signifying inside, within, interior, during

intracellular adj
intracellulaire
within a cell

intracommunity adj
intracommunautaire

intractable /ɪnˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/ adj
buté intraitable
ingouvernable
not tractable
intraitable
mathematics: not able to be solved in polynomial time; too difficult to attempt to solve
medicine: difficult to treat

intradermal adj
intradermique

intradiegetic adj
intradiégétique

intrafamilial adj
intrafamilial

intragroup adj
intragroupe

intralogistics n
intralogistique

intramural adj
interne
within the substance of the walls of an organ

intramuscular adj
intramusculaire
inside a muscle

intranet /ˈɪntɹəˌnɛt/ n
intranet
private computer network that uses the protocols of the Internet

intransigence /ɪnˈtɹæn.sɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
intransigeance
intransigence

intransigent /ɪnˈtɹæn.sə.d͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈtɹæn.zə.d͡ʒənt/ adj
intransigeant impitoyable
unwilling to compromise or moderate a position

intransitive /ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/ /ɪnˈtɹænzətɪv/ adj
intransitif
of a verb, not taking a direct object

intransitive verb /ɪnˌtɹænsətɪv ˈvɜːb/ /ɪnˌtɹænzətɪv ˈvɜːb/ n
verbe intransitif
action verb not taking a direct object

intransitively adv
intransitivement
in an intransitive manner

intransitivity n
intransitivité
Quality of being intransitive

intranslatability n
intraductibilité intraduisibilité
property of being untranslatable; inability to be translated

intraordinary /ɪntɹəˈɔɹdɪˌnɛɹi/ /ɪntɹəˈɔːdɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ɪnˈtɹɔːdɪn(ə)ɹi/ adj
intraordinaire
falling withing normal parameters

intrapreneurship /ˌɪn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː.ʃɪp/ /ˌɪn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɝ.ʃɪp/ /ˌɪn.tɹə.pɹəˈnʊɚ.ʃɪp/ n
intrapreunariat
practice of applying entrepreneurial skills and approaches within an established company

intraquery adj
intra-requête
Within a single query

intrasexual adj
intrasexuel
intrasexual

intraspecific adj
intraspécifique
Occurring among members of the same species

intrathecal adj
intrathécal
delivered into the spinal canal

intraurban adj
intra-urbain

intrauterine /ˌɪntrəˈjuːtəɹaɪn/ /ˌɪntrəˈjuːtəɹɪn/ adj
intra-utérin
inside the uterus

intrauterine device n
DIU dispositif intra-utérin stérilet
contraceptive device

intrauterine insemination n
insémination intra-utérine
insertion of sperm directly into a woman's uterus

intravascular adj
intravasculaire
pertaining to anything inside blood vessels

intravenous /ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ adj
intraveineux endoveineux
inside the veins

intravenously adv
intraveineusement
in an intravenous manner

intrepid /ɪnˈtɹɛpɪd/ adj
intrépide
fearless

intricate /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ adj
compliqué tortueux
having a great deal of fine detail or complexity

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ n
intrigue
plot or scheme
the plot of a play

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ v
intriguer
to arouse interest
intriguer conspirer
to plan

intriguing /ɪnˈtɹiːɡɪŋ/ adj
fascinant
causing a desire to know more

intrinsic /ɪn.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ adj
intrinsèque
situated or produced inside an organ
intrinsèque immanent inhérent
inherent

intrinsic motivation n
motivation intrinsèque
The incentive to do something based on the expected enjoyment of the activity itself

intrinsically adv
intrinsèquement
in an intrinsic manner, internally, essentially

intro /ˈɪntɹoʊ/ n
intro
short form of introduction

introduce /ˌɪntəɹˈdus/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ v
introduire
to bring into practice
to add something to a system, a mixture, or a container
présenter
to cause someone to be acquainted
to make something or someone known by formal announcement or recommendation

introduction /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
introduction
initial section of a book or article which introduces subject material
act or process of introducing
présentation introduction
means of presenting one person to another

introductory /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ adj
introductif [[d']]introduction introductoire
introducing

introit /ən-/ /ɪnˈtɹəʊɪt/ /ˈɪntɹɔɪt/ /ˈɪnˌtɹɔɪt/ n
introït
part of a psalm or other portion of the Bible read or sung at Mass immediately after the priest ascends to the altar

introject /ɪntɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
introjeter
unconsciously incorporate into the psyche

intron /ˈɪntɹɒn/ n
intron
genetics: portion of a split gene that is included in pre-RNA transcripts but is removed during RNA processing

introspective /ɪntɹoʊˈspɛktɪv/ adj
introspectif
examining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences

introvert /ɪntɹoʊˈvəɹt/ /ɪntɹəʊˈvəːt/ /ˈɪn.tɹə.vɜːt/ /ˈɪn.tɹə.vɝt/ n
introverti
one who focuses primarily on their own mind, feelings, or affairs

introverted adj
introverti
psychology: Of or characteristic of an introvert

intrude /ɪnˈtɹuːd/ v
empiéter faire intrusion incruster être importun
to enter without welcome; to encroach

intruder /ənˈtɹudɚ/ /ɪnˈtɹuː.də(ɹ)/ n
intrus importun
someone who intrudes

intrusion /ɪnˈtɹuːʒən/ n
intrusion
forcible entry

intrusive /ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/ adj
intrusif
tending to intrude

intubate /ˈɪntjʊbeɪt/ /ˈɪntəbeɪt/ /ˈɪntʃəbeɪt/ v
intuber
to insert a tube into

intubation n
intubation tubage
introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open

intuit /-ˈtʃuː-/ /ɪnˈtjuːɪt/ /ɪnˈtuɪt/ v
intuiter
to know intuitively

intuition /ɪntuˈɪʃən/ /ˌɪntjuːˈɪʃən/ /ˌɪntʃuː-/ n
intuition
perceptive insight gained by the use of this faculty
immediate cognition without the use of rational processes

intuitionism n
intuitionnisme
approach to mathematics which avoids proof by contradiction

intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ adj
intuitif
automatic, without requiring conscious thought

intuitiveness /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪvnəs/ n
intuitivité
state of being intuitive

inundate /ˈɪn.ən.deɪt/ /ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/ v
inonder
to cover with large amounts of water
to overwhelm

inundation n
inondation
act of inundating

inure /ɪˈnjɔː/ /ɪˈnjʊə/ /ɪˈnjʊɹ/ v
habituer aguerrir endurcir
to cause to become accustomed to something unpleasant by prolonged exposure
prendre effet
to take effect, or to benefit someone

invadable adj
envahissable
able to be invaded

invade /ɪnˈveɪd/ v
envahir
to enter by force in order to conquer
to move into
to infest or overrun

invader /ɪn.ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ n
envahisseur envahisseuse
one who invades; an assailant; an encroacher; an intruder

invaginate v
invaginer
to fold up into a pouch-like structure

invalid /ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/ adj
invalide
not valid

invalid /ˈɪn.və.lɪd/ n
invalide
person with a handicap or disability
sick person

invalidate /ɪnˈvæl.ə.dæɪt/ /ɪnˈvæl.əˌdeɪt/ /ɪnˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
invalider
to make invalid

invaluable /ɪnˈvæljuəbl̩/ /ɪnˈvæljəbl̩/ adj
inestimable
of great value

invariable /ɪnˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ɪnˈvɛɚbl̩/ /ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
invariable
not variable

invariably /ɪnˈvɛ(ə).ɹə.bli/ /ɪnˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bli/ /ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bli/ adv
invariablement
always

invariant adj
invariant
that is not affected by a specified operation

invariant theory n
théorie des invariants
branch of algebra concerned with actions of groups on algebraic varieties

invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ n
invasion
military action

invasive /-zɪv/ /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/ adj
[[d']]invasion
that invades a foreign country using military force; militarily aggressive
invasif
of a procedure: involving the entry of an instrument into part of the body
intrusive on one’s privacy, rights, sphere of activity, etc.
invasif envahissant
of an animal or plant: that grows (especially uncontrollably) in environments which do not harbour natural enemies

invasive species n
espèce envahissante espèce invasive
species that has been introduced to an environment where it is not native and is a nuisance

invective /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/ n
invective
something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another

inveigh /ɪnˈveɪ/ v
invectiver opposer élever
to complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism against

invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/ v
inventer
design a new process or mechanism
create something fictional

invented /ɪnˈvɛntɪd/ adj
trouvé
fictional, made up

invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ n
invention
something invented
act of inventing
capacity to invent
small self-contained musical composition

inventive /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/ adj
inventif
creative, or skilful at inventing
of, or relating to invention

inventiveness n
inventivité
quality of being inventive

inventor /ɪnˈvɛntə/ /ɪnˈvɛntɚ/ n
inventeur inventrice
one who invents

inventory /ɪnˈvɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ n
inventaire
stock of an item on hand at a particular location or business
detailed list of all of the items on hand

inventory /ɪnˈvɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ v
inventorier
to take stock of the resources or items on hand; to produce an inventory

inventrix /ɪnˈvɛntɹɪks/ n
inventrice trouveuse
a female that invents

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ /ˈɪnvɝs/ adj
inverse
inversé
opposite in effect or nature
reverse, opposite in order

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ /ˈɪnvɝs/ n
contraire

inverse function n
fonction réciproque
function that reverses the mapping action of a given function

inverse matrix n
matrice inverse
linear algebra

inversely adv
inversement
in an inverse manner

inversely proportional adj
inversement proportionnel
proportional to the reciprocal of the independent variable

inversion /ɪnˈvɚ.ʒən/ /ɪnˈvɜː.ʃən/ n
inversion
deviation from standard word order by putting the predicate before the subject, in questions with auxiliary verbs and for the purpose of emphasis
being in an inverted state
renversement
musical senses

inversion of control n
inversion de contrôle
abstract principle describing an aspect of some software architecture designs

inversion pair n
paires en inversion
mathematics

invert /ɪnˈvɜːt/ /ɪnˈvɝt/ /ˈɪn.vət/ /ˈɪn.vɚt/ v
invertir
turn upside down or inside out

invert sugar /ˈɪnvɜː(ɹ)t ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ n
sucre inverti
equal mixture of glucose and fructose formed by the enzymatic hydrolysis of sucrose

invertebrate /ɪnˈvəːtɪbrət/ adj
invertébré
lacking backbone

invertebrate /ɪnˈvəːtɪbrət/ n
invertébré
animal without backbone

invertible adj
inversible
(mathematics) which has an inverse

invest /ɪnˈvɛst/ v
investir
to commit resources in the hope of financial gain
to make investments
to ceremonially install into office
to formally give power
to lay siege to
investir consacrer
to spend money, time, and effort into something

investigate [ɪn.ˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t] v
enquêter
to conduct an inquiry or examination
to examine
rechercher
étudier
to inquire into, study

investigation /ɪnˌvɛs.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
investigation
the act of investigating

investigator n
enquêteur investigateur enquêtrice
one who investigates

investiture n
investiture
act of investing

investment /ɪnˈvɛsmənt/ /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ n
investissement
placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use

investment bank n
banque d'investissement
financial institution

investment fund n
fonds d'investissement fonds de placement
type of fund

investment strategy n
stratégie d'investissement
set of rules

investor /ɪnˈvɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈvɛs.tɚ/ n
investisseur investisseuse
person who invests money in order to make a profit

inveterate /ɪnˈvɛtəɹɪt/ adj
invétéré
firmly established
whose habits are firmly established

invigilate /ɪnˈvɪdʒəleɪt/ /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪt/ v
surveiller
oversee an exam

invigilator /ɪnˈvɪd͡ʒɪleɪtəɹ/ n
surveillant
supervisor of students

invincibility /ɪnˌvɪn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ [ɪnˌvɪn.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] n
invincibilité
state or quality of being invincible

invincible /ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/ /ɪnˈvɪn.sɪ.bəl/ adj
invincible
impossible to defeat, destroy or kill

invincible /ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/ /ɪnˈvɪn.sɪ.bəl/ n
invincible
someone who cannot be defeated, destroyed or killed

inviolable /ɪnˈvaɪələbl̩/ adj
inviolable
not violable; not to be infringed

inviolate /ɪnˈvaɪ.ə.lət/ /ɪnˈvaɪ.əʊˌleɪt/ adj
inviolé

invisibility n
invisibilité
the state of being invisible

invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
caché invisible
not appearing on the surface
invisible
unable to be seen

invisible hand n
main invisible
invisible hand

invisible ink n
encre sympathique
invisible ink that can later be rendered visible

invisibly adv
invisiblement
in a way that can not be seen

invitation /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
invitation
document or spoken words conveying the message by which one is invited
act of inviting

invite /ˈɪnvaɪt/ n
invitation
(informal) invitation

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ v
inviter convier
ask for the presence or participation of someone

invocation /ˌɪn.voʊ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
invocation
act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ n
facture
bill

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ v
facturer
to bill

invoke /ɪnˈvoʊk/ /ɪnˈvəʊk/ v
invoquer
appeal for validation to a (notably cited) authority
call upon someone for help etc.
solicit, petition for

involucre /ɪnvəˈluːkə(ɹ)/ n
involucre
conspicuous bract

involuntarily /ɪnˈvɒləntɹɪli/ /ɪnˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/ adv
involontairement sans le faire exprès
in an involuntary manner

involuntary /ɪnˈvɑl.ənˌtɛ.ɹi/ /ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/ adj
involontaire
without intention; unintentional

involuntary muscle n
muscle involontaire
involuntary muscle

involute n
développante
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

involution /ɪnvəˈluːʃən/ n
involution
mathematics; an endofunction whose square is equal to the identity function; a function equal to its inverse

involve /ɪnˈvɑlv/ /ɪnˈvɒlv/ v
impliquer
to cause or engage (someone or something) to become connected or implicated, or to participate, in some activity or situation

involvement n
implication
the act of involving or state of being involved

invulnerable adj
invulnérable
incapable of being wounded

inward /ˈɪnwəd/ adj
intérieur
on inside

inward /ˈɪnwəd/ adv
intérieur
toward the inside

iodide /ˈɑɪ.ə.ˌdɑɪd/ n
iodure
binary compound

iodine /ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/ n
iode
element
antiseptic

iodoform n
iodoforme
chemistry: a halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI₃

iodomethane n
iodométhane

ion /ˈaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈaɪən/ n
ion
atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge

ion channel n
canal ionique
membrane protein(s) allowing ions to pass

ionic /aɪˈɒnɪk/ adj
ionique
of, relating to, or containing ions

ionization /ˌaɪənɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
ionisation
any process that leads to dissociation

ionize /ˈaɪ.ə.naɪz/ v
ioniser
to dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species

ionizing radiation n
rayonnement ionisant
high-energy radiation that is capable of causing ionization in substances

ionosphere n
ionosphère
part of Earth's atmosphere
similar region

iota /aɪˈoʊtə/ /aɪˈəʊtə/ n
iota
Greek letter
small quantity

iota subscript n
iota souscrit
small iota written below a vowel letter

ipsative /ˈɪpsətɪv/ adj
ipsatif
denoting a measure that forces an individual to choose among multiple desirable options

ipseity /ɪpsˈiːɪti/ n
ipséité

ipso facto /ˌɪpsəʊ ˈfæktəʊ/ adv
ipso facto
By that fact

irade n
iradé

irascibility n
irascibilité
proneness to anger

irascible /aɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ /ɪˈɹæs.ə.bəl/ /ɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
irascible
prone to anger

irate /aɪˈɹeɪt/ /ˈaɪɹeɪt/ adj
en colère furieux
extremely angry

ire /aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /aɪɹ/ n
colère courroux ire
great anger

irenarch /ˈaɪɹɪnɑː(ɹ)k/ n
irenarco irénarque

irene /ˈaɪɹiːn/ n
irène
hydrocarbon

irenic /-ˈɹɛ-/ /aɪˈɹinɪk/ /aɪˈɹiːnɪk/ adj
irénique
promoting or fitted to promote peace or peacemaking, especially over disputes

iridesce v
chatoyer
iridesce

iridescence /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.əns/ n
iridescence
The condition or state of being iridescent; exhibition of colors like those of the rainbow; a prismatic play of color

iridescent /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
iridescent
brilliant, lustrous, or colorful
producing lustrous colors

iridium /ɪˈɹɪd.i.əm/ n
iridium
chemical element

iris /aɪɹɪs/ /ʌɪɹɪs/ /ˈaɪ.ɹɪs/ [əɪɹɪs] n
iris
part of the eye
plant of the genus Iris
photography, cinematography: diaphragm

irk /ɜːk/ /ɝk/ v
agacer irriter
to irritate; annoy; bother

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ adj
fer
made of iron
strong, inflexible

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ n
de fer
symbol of great strength or toughness
fer
chemical element Fe
type of golf club

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ v
repasser
to pass an iron over clothing

iron buff n
jaune d'oxide de fer hydraté

iron curtain n
rideau de fer
impenetrable barrier

iron deficiency n
carence en fer carence martiale sidéropénie

iron fist n
main de fer
ruthless control

iron lung n
poumon d'acier
a pneumonic device for assisted breathing

iron maiden n
vierge de Nuremberg vierge de fer
torture device

iron ore n
minerai de fer
ore containing iron

iron out v
aplanir
to remove with an iron

iron ring n
anneau de fer martelé
ring signifying a Canadian engineer

iron(II) sulfate n
couperose
FeSO₄

ironclad n
cuirassé
armor-plated warship
sans faille
solid or certain

ironer n
repasseuse
device used to iron clothes
someone who irons

ironic /aɪˈɹɑn.ɪk/ /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
ironique
characterized by irony

ironically adv
ironiquement
In an ironic manner
evaluative (sentence-modifying)

ironing n
repassage
act of pressing clothes with an iron
vêtements repassés
laundry that has recently been ironed
vêtements à repasser
laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed

ironing board n
planche à repasser
a flat-chested woman
planche à repasser table à repasser
a long board on which one can iron

ironmonger /ˈaɪə(ɹ)nˌmʌŋɡə(ɹ)/ n
quincailler
retailer in iron goods and hardware

ironwood n
bois de fer
any of a number of tree species known for having a particularly solid wood

ironwork n
ferronnerie
anything made of iron

ironworks n
ferronnerie
factory

ironwort n
crapaudine fer à cheval
a herb in the genus Sideritis

irony /ˈaɪ.ɚ.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ni/ adj
ferreux
of or pertaining to iron

irony /ˈaɪ.ɚ.ni/ /ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/ n
ironie
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
ironie du sort ironie
condition contrary to expectations

irradiation n
irradiation
an act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated

irrational /ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/ adj
irrationnel
mathematics: of a number
unfounded or nonsensical

irrational number n
nombre irrationnel
real number that is not rational

irrationalist n
irrationaliste
follower of irrationalism

irrationality n
irrationalité
want of reason

irreconcilable adj
irréconciliable
unable to be reconciled; opposed; uncompromising

irredeemable /ɪɹəˈdiːməbəl/ adj
irrémédiable
not able to be restored

irredentism /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪzəm/ n
irrédentisme
an annexation doctrine

irreducible /ˌɪɹɪˈdjuːsɪbəl/ adj
irréductible
(mathematics, of an integer) unable to be factored into smaller integers
not able to be reduced or lessened

irrefragability n
irréfragabilité

irrefragable /ɪˈɹɛfɹəɡəb(ə)l/ /ˌiɹəˈfɹæɡəb(ə)l/ adj
irréfragable
which cannot be refuted

irrefragably /ɪ.ˈɹɛf.ɹə.ɡə.blɪ/ adv
irréfragablement

irrefutability n
irréfutabilité
quality of being irrefutable

irrefutable /ɪˈɹɛfjuːtəbəl/ /ɪˈɹɛfjətəbəl/ /ˌɪɹəˈfjuːtəbəl/ /ˌɪɹɪˈfjuːtəbəl/ adj
irréfragable irréfutable
undeniable, unable to be disproved

irregular /ɪˈɹeɡ.jə.lə/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ adj
irrégulier
non-standard
in grammar, applied to words
lacking uniformity

irregular /ɪˈɹeɡ.jə.lə/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ n
irrégulier
soldier

irregular galaxy n
galaxie irrégulière
galaxy which has no spiral and is not elliptical

irregular verb n
verbe irrégulier
verb that does not follow the normal rules for its conjugation

irregularity /ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjəˈlɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjʊˈlæ.ɹɪ.ti/ n
irrégularité
instance being irregular
object or event that is not regular
state or condition of being irregular
violation of rules

irregularly /ɪˈɹɛɡjʊləli/ adv
irrégulièrement
in an irregular manner; without rule, method, or order

irrelevance n
insignifiance non-pertinence
lack of relationship with the topic at hand, lack of importance

irrelevant /ɪˈɹɛl.ə.vənt/ adj
non-pertinent
not related, not applicable, unimportant, not connected

irreligion /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈlɪd͡ʒ.ən/ n
irréligion
state of being irreligious

irreligious /ˌɪɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
irréligieux
having no relation to religion
contrary to religious beliefs and practices

irremediable adj
irrémédiable
unable to be remedied

irremediably adv
irrémédiablement
in an irremediable way

irreparable /ɪˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
irréparable
that is unable to be repaired

irreplaceable adj
irremplaçable insubstituable
that cannot be replaced

irrepressible adj
irrépressible
not containable or controllable

irreproachable adj
irréprochable
free from blame

irresistibility n
irrésistibilité
quality of being irresistible

irresistible /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bəl/ adj
irrésistible
not able to be resisted

irresistible grace n
grâce efficace grâce irrésistible
Calvinist doctrine

irresistibly adv
irrésistiblement
in an irresistible manner

irresolution /ɪɹɛzəˈluːʃən/ n
irrésolution
lack of resolution or decision

irresponsibility n
irresponsabilité
character or state of being irresponsible

irresponsible /ˌɪɹ.əˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bəl/ [ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bl̩] adj
irresponsable
lacking a sense of responsibility
not responsible; not subject to responsibility

irresponsibly /ˌɪ.ɹɪ.ˈspɑːn.sə.bli/ /ˌɪ.ɹɪ.ˈspɒn.sə.bli/ adv
irresponsablement
in an irresponsible manner

irreverent adj
irrespectueux irrévérencieux
lacking respect or seriousness

irreverently adv
irrévérencieusement
in an irreverent manner

irreversibility n
irréversibilité
The quality of being irreversible

irreversible /ˌɪr.ɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪr.ɪˈvɝ.sə.bəl/ adj
irréversible
incapable of being reversed

irreversibly adv
irréversiblement
In an irreversible manner

irrevocable /ɪɹiˈvoʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪɹəˈvoʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪɹɪˈvəʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪˈɹɛvəkəb(ə)l/ adj
irrévocable irréversible irréfragable
unable to be retracted or reversed

irrigate /ˈɪɹəˌɡeɪt/ v
irriguer
to supply farmland with water

irrigation /ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
irrigation irrigate
the act or process of irrigating

irritability /ˌɪɹɪtəˈbɪlɪti/ n
irritabilité
state or quality of being irritable

irritable /ˈɪɹɪtəbl̩/ adj
irritable
capable of being irritated
easily exasperated or excited
responsive to stimuli

irritable bowel syndrome n
côlon irritable
functional disorder of the large intestine

irritate /ˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪt/ v
agacer irriter
to cause or induce displeasure or irritation

irritated /ˈɪɹɪteɪtɪd/ adj
irrité énervé
experiencing a feeling of irritation

irritating adj
énervant
causing irritation, annoyance or pain

irritation /ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/ n
irritation
the act of irritating

irrotational adj
irrotationnel
no curl

irrumate v
irrumer
to practice irrumation; to insert the penis violently into another's mouth

irrumation /ɪɹʊˈmeɪʃən/ n
irrumation
oral sex

irruption n
cambriolage irruption
action of irrupting

is anyone here a doctor phraseologicalUnit
y a-t-il un médecin ici ?
is anyone here a doctor?

is it just me phraseologicalUnit
c'est moi

is it safe here phraseologicalUnit
est-il sûr ici ?
is it safe here?

is that so phraseologicalUnit
vraiment?
really

is there a grocery store nearby phraseologicalUnit
y a-t-il une épicerie proche?
is there a grocery store?

is there a problem phraseologicalUnit
y a-t-il un problème ?

is there a smaller size phraseologicalUnit
y a-t-il une taille plus petite
is there a smaller size?

isabelline shrike n
pie-grièche isabelle
Lanius isabellinus

isabelline wheatear n
traquet isabelle
Oenanthe isabellina

isapostle n
isapostole isapôtre isapôtresse
an equal of the Apostles

isapostolic adj
isapostolique
having equivalent, or almost equivalent, authority with the apostles or their teachings

isapostolicity n
isapostolicité
the quality of being isapostolic

ischemia /ɪˈski.mi.aɪ/ /ɪˈski.mi.ə/ /ɪˈskiː.mi.aɪ/ /ɪˈskiː.mi.ə/ n
ischémie
local disturbance in blood circulation due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply

ischemic /ɪˈskiːmɪk/ adj
ischémique
characteristic of, or accompanied by ischemia

ischiatic adj
ischiatique
of or pertaining to the ischium

ischio- /ˌɪskɪəʊ/ prefix
ischio-
ischium

ischium /ˈɪskiəm/ /ˈɪskɪəm/ n
ischion
the lowest of three bones of the pelvis

ischury n
ischurie
retention or suppression of urine

ish /ɪʃ/ adv
approximativement à peu près
about, approximately

isinglass /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlæs/ /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlɑːs/ n
carlock colle de poisson ichtyocolle
gelatine obtained from fish

island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/ n
île
entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself
île ile
area of land completely surrounded by water

island fox n
renard gris insulaire
Urocyon littoralis

island state n
pays insulaire état insulaire
state consisting of one or more islands

islander /ˈaɪləndə/ /ˈaɪləndɚ/ n
insulaire îlien îlienne habitant d'une île habitant de l'île habitante d'une île
person who lives on an island

islet /ˈaɪ.lət/ n
îlot ilot
small island

islets of Langerhans n
îlots de Langerhans
regions in the pancreas

isn't it so phraseologicalUnit
n'est-ce pas ? non ?
isn't it so?

iso- /aɪsoʊ-/ prefix
iso-
equal

isobar n
isobare
line on a map connecting places of equal pressure
(thermodynamics) set of points at constant pressure
either of two nuclides

isobaric adj
isobare isobarique
having a constant pressure throughout
having the same pressures, masses, or densities

isobutane n
2-méthylpropane isobutane méthylpropane
a hydrocarbon: C₄H10

isobutene n
2-méthylpropène isobutylène isobutène méthylpropène
unsaturated hydrocarbon methylpropene

isobutyric acid n
acide isobutyrique
2-methyl-propanoic acid, (CH₃)₂CHCOOH

isocephalism n
isocéphalie

isochromosome n
isochromosome
abnormal chromosome

isocoria n
isocorie

isocost n
isocoût
curve

isodense adj
isodense
evenly dense

isodomic adj
isodome

isoflavone n
isoflavone
polyphenolic phytoestrogen

isoform n
isoforme

isogloss /-sə-/ /ˈaɪsoɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsə(ʊ̯)ɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsəɡlɑs/ /ˈʌɪ-/ n
isoglosse
line indicating geographical boundaries of a linguistic feature

isohyet /ˈaɪ.soʊˌhaɪ.ɪt/ n
isohyète
a line of equal or constant rainfall on a graph or chart

isohypse n
isohypse
line connecting points of equal height

isolate /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/ /ˈaɪ.sə.lət/ v
isoler
transitive: to place in quarantine or isolation
isoler esseuler
transitive: to set apart or cut off from others

isolated /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/ adj
isolé
in isolation

isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ n
isolement
state of being isolated
medicine: separation of a patient from others
diplomacy: state of not having diplomatic relations
isolement isolation
act of isolating

isolationism /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃəˌnɪzəm/ n
isolationnisme
policy of non-interaction

isolationist adj
isolationniste
relating to, or supporting, isolationism

isolator n
isolant

isoleucine /ˌaɪ.səˈluː.siːn/ n
isoleucine
essential amino acid; C₆H13NO₂

isomer /ˈaɪ.sə.mə/ /ˈaɪ.sə.mɚ/ n
isomère
chemistry: compounds
physics: atomic nuclei

isomeric adj
isomérique
being an isomer
exhibiting isomerism

isomerism n
isomérie
phenomenon of the existence of isomers

isometry n
isométrie
A function

isomorphic /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɔɹ.fɪk/ /ˌaɪ.səˈmɔː.fɪk/ adj
isomorphe
(mathematics) related by an isomorphism

isomorphism n
isomorphisme
the similarity in form of organisms of different ancestry
bidirectionally structure-preserving bijection

ison n
ison
accompanying drone in Byzantine music

isonomia n
isonomie
equal law or right

isopentane n
isopentane
aliphatic hydrocarbon: 2-methylbutane

isophotal adj
isophote
Of or pertaining to isophots or isophotes

isophote n
isophote
contour of equal luminance in an image

isopod /ˈaɪ.sə(ʊ)ˌpɒd/ /ˈaɪ.səˌpɒd/ n
isopode
crustacean of the order Isopoda

isoprene /ˈaɪsə(ʊ)pɹiːn/ /ˈaɪsəˌpɹin/ n
isoprène
isoprene

isopropyl alcohol n
alcool isopropylique
alcohol

isoquant n
isoquante
line of equal or constant economic production

isosceles /aɪˈsɒsəliːz/ adj
isocèle
having two sides of equal length, used especially of an isosceles triangle or trapezoid

isosceles triangle n
triangle isocèle
triangle having two sides equal

isostasy /ʌɪˈsɒstəsi/ n
isostasie
the state of balance of the Earth's lithosphere floating on the magma

isosyllabic adj
isosyllabique
of meters with syllables of equal length

isotherm /ˈaɪ.səʊˌθɜː(ɹ)m/ n
isotherme ligne isotherme
line representing equal temperature

isothermal adj
isotherme
of or relating to an isotherm
isotherme isothermique
of or pertaining to a process that takes place at constant temperature

isothermic adj
isothermique

isotone n
isotone
Any of a number of nuclides of different elements

isotonic /ˌɑɪ.sə.ˈtɑː.nɪk/ adj
isotonique
having the same osmotic pressure

isotope /ˈaɪ.sə.toʊp/ /ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/ n
isotope
atoms of the same element having a different number of neutrons

isotopic adj
isotope
relating to isotopes

isotopy n
isotopie
(linguistics) repetition of a basic meaning trait within a story
(mathematics) form of homotopy

isotropic adj
isotrope
having properties which are equivalent in all directions

isotropy /aɪˈsɒtɹəpi/ n
isotropie
The property of being isotropic

ispravnic n
ispravnik

issuance n
émission
act of issuing

issuant adj
issant mouvant
issuing (in heraldry)

issue /ˈɪsjuː/ /ˈɪʃ(j)u/ /ˈɪʃ(j)uː/ n
descendance progéniture rejeton
legal term for offspring
drain
small incision etc. to drain excess bodily fluid
délivrance livraison émission
act of sending out
exsudat flux numéro
something flowing or sent out
fructus fruit
produce or income from farmland or rental property
problème
problem or concern
question point controverse polémique
contested point in a dispute or debate
sortie émission
act of flowing out

issue /ˈɪsjuː/ /ˈɪʃ(j)u/ /ˈɪʃ(j)uː/ v
descendre fructifier jaillir sortir
to flow out; to proceed from
donner déboucher
to extend into
délivrer émettre
to deliver by authority
faire jaillir percée sortie
to sally forth
livrer
to deliver for use
publier émettre
to send out; to put into circulation

isthmic adj
isthmique
anatomy: relating to an isthmus

isthmus /ˈɪs.məs/ /ˈɪst.məs/ /ˈɪsθ.məs/ /ˈɪz.məs/ n
isthme
strip of land

it /ɘt/ /ət/ /ɪt/ [ɪt] [ɪ̈t] [ɪ̈ʔ] n
chat loup
The person who chases others in the game of tag

it /ɘt/ /ət/ /ɪt/ [ɪt] [ɪ̈t] [ɪ̈ʔ] pronoun
ce cela ça
impersonal pronoun, used as a placeholder
ce il
subject of impersonal statement
il ce elle ça
subject — inanimate thing
il le
impersonal pronoun, used without referent
le la ça
object

it can't be helped phraseologicalUnit
on n'y peut rien on ne peut rien y faire
it is inevitable

it depends phraseologicalUnit
ça dépend
it depends

it doesn't matter phraseologicalUnit
ça ne fait rien c'est pas grave peu importe
it doesn't matter

it figures phraseologicalUnit
tu m'étonnes
phrase

it goes without saying phraseologicalUnit
cela va sans dire
it is understood without being said

it happens phraseologicalUnit
ça arrive
worrying is not necessary

it is what it is phraseologicalUnit
c'est comme ça
this thing has its own nature

it never rains but it pours proverb
un malheur ne vient jamais seul un malheur n'arrive jamais seul
unfortunate events occur in quantity

it takes all kinds to make a world proverb
il faut de tout pour faire un monde
Diversity is essential

it takes one to know one proverb
c'est celui qui dit qui l'est
an insult which is true about both the sender and the receiver

it takes two to tango proverb
il faut être deux pour danser le tango
some things need the active cooperation of two parties

it was delicious phraseologicalUnit
c'était délicieux
phrase said to compliment a meal after eating it

it's a deal phraseologicalUnit
marché conclu

it's a small world phraseologicalUnit
le monde est petit
phrase used when meeting an acquaintance or personal connection in an unexpected place or context

it's about time /ɪts əˈbaʊt taɪm/ interjection
bon débarras c'est pas trop tôt ce n'est pas trop tôt il était temps j'ai failli attendre
expression of impatience

it's all Greek to me /ɪts ˌɔːl ˈɡɹiːk tə ˌmiː/ phraseologicalUnit
c'est de l'hébreu c'est du chinois c'est du javanais c'est du russe
I don’t understand any of it

it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye proverb
jeu de main, jeu de vilain
rough play results in injury

it's an emergency phraseologicalUnit
c'est urgent
it's an emergency

it's cold outside phraseologicalUnit
il fait froid dehors
it's cold outside (weather)

it's not my fault phraseologicalUnit
ce n'est pas ma faute
I did not cause the problem

it's raining phraseologicalUnit
pleuvoir
it's raining

it's snowing phraseologicalUnit
il neige
it's snowing

it's the thought that counts proverb
c'est l'intention qui compte c'est le geste qui compte
when giving someone a present or doing a favour for someone, the kindness is more important than any other consideration

it's too expensive phraseologicalUnit
c'est trop cher
it's too expensive

italic /aɪˈtælɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
italique
having a slant to the right
designed to resemble a handwriting style

italic /aɪˈtælɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ n
italique
typeface whose letters slant to the right

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ n
démangeaison prurit
a sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch
prurit
a desire

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ v
démanger picoter gratter
to feel the need to scratch

itch mite n
sarcopte de la gale
Sarcoptes scabiei

itching powder n
poil à gratter

itchy /ˈɪt͡ʃi/ adj
qui démange

itchy feet n
bougeotte
desire to travel

item /ˈaɪ.təm/ /ˈɑɪ.təm/ [ˈaɪ̯.ɾm̩] [ˈaɪ̯.ɾəm] [ˈɑɪ.ɾəm] n
article truc
distinct physical object
objet
video games: object that can be picked up for later use
point
matter for discussion in an agenda

itemize v
détailler énumérer
to state in items

iterate /ˈaɪtəɹeɪt/ /ˈɪtəɹeɪt/ v
itérer
To utter or do a second time

iteration /ɪtəɹˈeɪʃən/ n
itération
repetition in a computer program
single repetition of the code

iterative /ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/ /ˈɪtəˌɹeɪtɪv/ [ˈɪt.əˌɹeɪ.tɪv] [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.tɪv] [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.ɾɪv] [ˈɪɾ.əˌɹeɪ.tɪv] [ˈɪɾ.əˌɹeɪ.ɾɪv] adj
itératif
(grammar) frequentative
of a procedure that involves repetition

iterative aspect n
fréquentatif
subclass of imperfective verbs

iterator n
itérateur
one who iterates
programming method

ithyphallic /-θə-/ /ˌɪθɪˈfælɪk/ adj
ithyphallique
of or pertaining to the erect phallus

ithyphallophobia n
ithyphallophobie
ithyphallophobia

itinerant /aɪˈtɪnɚənt/ adj
itinérant
travelling from place to place

itinerant /aɪˈtɪnɚənt/ n
itinérant
One who travels from place to place

itinerary /aɪˈtɪnə(ɹə)ɹi/ /aɪˈtɪnəɹɛɹi/ n
itinéraire
route or proposed route of a journey

its /ɪts/ determiner
sa ses son
belonging to it

its /ɪts/ pronoun
la sienne le sien les siennes les siens
that which belongs to it

itself /ɪtˈsɛlf/ pronoun
se
(reflexive) it
soi-même
(emphatic) it

itsy-bitsy /ˈɪtsi ˈbɪtsi/ adj
minuscule
very small

ivory /ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/ n
ivoire
material
colour

ivory gull n
mouette blanche
Pagophila eburnea

ivory tower /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊə/ /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊɚ/ n
tour d'ivoire
overly-academic perspective

ivy /ˈaɪvi/ n
lierre
plant of the genus Hedera

jab /d͡ʒæb/ n
injection piqûre
medical injection
jab
(boxing) a short straight punch
pique
a verbal annoyance

jab /d͡ʒæb/ v
jaber
to deliver a quick punch

jabber /ˈd͡ʒæbə(ɹ)/ v
jacasser
to gabble

jabiru /ˈd͡ʒæbɪ.ɹuː/ n
jabiru
Jabiru mycteria

jabot /ˈʒæ.bəʊ/ n
jabot
a cascading or ornamental frill down the front of a blouse

jacana /d͡ʒæˈkɑːnə/ n
jacana
bird of the family Jacanidae

jacaranda n
jacaranda
tree

jachymovite n
jachimovite

jack /d͡ʒæk/ n
baton d’échappement sautereau
part of the harpsichord
cochonnet
target ball in bowls
connecteur jack prise jack
surface mounted connector
cric
device for raising and supporting a heavy object
gars mec gonze type
man or men in general
âne
male ass (the animal)

jack /d͡ʒæk/ v
faucher piquer
steal
mettre sur le cric
use a jack

jack mackerel n
chinchard
fish

jack of all trades n
homme à tout faire touche-à-tout
one competent in many endeavors

jack of all trades, master of none n
bon à tout, propre à rien
person who has a competent grasp of many skills

jack of spades /dʒæk.əv.speɪdz/ n
valet de pique
playing card

jack shit pronoun
que dalle
(vulgar) nothing, anything

jack-ball n
cochonnet
ball used in boules

jack-in-the-box n
diable en boîte
child’s toy

jack-o'-lantern /ˈdʒæk.oʊˌlæn.tɚn/ /ˈdʒæk.əʊˌlæn.tən/ /ˈdʒæk.əˌlæn.tɚn/ n
Jack-o’-lantern citrouille d'Halloween citrouille-lanterne lanterne-citrouille
carved pumpkin

jackal /ˈd͡ʒækəl/ n
chacal
wild canine

jackal buzzard n
buse rounoir
Buteo rufofuscus

jackalope /ˈd͡ʒækəloʊp/ n
jackalope
cross between a jackrabbit and antelope

jackass n
âne
male donkey
âne abruti connard
foolish or stupid person

jackdaw /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/ /ˈd͡ʒækˌdɑ/ /ˈd͡ʒækˌdɔ/ n
choucas
Coloeus monedula

jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ət/ /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ n
couverture jaquette
protective or insulating cover
veste
piece of a person's suit
piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse

jackfruit n
jacque jaque
the fruit
jaquier
jackfruit tree

jackhammer n
marteau-piqueur
portable percussive drill device

jackpot /ˈd͡ʒækpɒt/ n
gros lot
large cash prize
jackpot
accumulating money prize pool

jackrabbit n
lièvre
large rabbit

jacks /d͡ʒæks/ n
osselets
a children's game

jacquerie /ʒaˈkɹi/ /ˈʒak(ə)ɹi/ n
jacquerie
a violent revolt by peasants

jade /d͡ʒeɪd/ n
jade
gem
carne
horse too old to be put to work

jaded /ˈd͡ʒeɪdɪd/ adj
blasé désabusé
Cynically insensitive; made callous by experience
harassé épuisé
Worn out, wearied, or lacking enthusiasm; exhausted

jadeite /ˈd͡ʒeɪˌdaɪt/ n
jadéite
mineral

jagged /ˈd͡ʒæɡəd/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡɪd/ adj
anguleux dentelé
unevenly cut; having the texture of something so cut

jaggery /ˈdʒæɡəɹi/ /ˈdʒæɡɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡəɹi/ n
jaggery jagre jagré
traditional unrefined dark-brown sugar made from palm tree sap; other types of unrefined sugar

jaguar /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.(j)u.ɑɹ/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.juː.ɑː/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.juː.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.jʊə/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.waɪɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.wɑɹ/ n
jaguar
Panthera onca

jaguarundi n
jaguarondi
wild cat

jai alai /haɪəˈlaɪ/ /ˈhaɪlaɪ/ /ˈhaɪəlaɪ/ n
jaï-alaï
sport

jail /d͡ʒeɪ(ə)l/ n
prison geôle
place for short-term confinement

jailbait /ˈd͡ʒeɪlbeɪt/ n
lolita
person below the age of consent for sexual activity

jailbird n
taulard taularde tôlard tôlarde
prisoner or ex-prisoner

jailer /ˈd͡ʒeɪlə(ɹ)/ n
geôlier geôlière gâfe
one who guards inmates

jalebi n
zelabia zlabia

jalopy /d͡ʒəˈlɒ.pi/ n
carriole guimbarde tas de ferraille
old, dilapidated car

jalousie /ʒalʊˈziː/ /ˈd͡ʒæləsiː/ /ˈʒalʊziː/ n
jalousie
window slats which form a blind or shutter

jam /ˈdʒæːm/ /ˈd͡ʒæm/ n
bœuf jam
impromptu informal performance
confiture marmelade
sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar
embouteillage
blockage, congestion
pétrin
difficult situation

jam /ˈdʒæːm/ /ˈd͡ʒæm/ v
brouiller
to block or confuse a broadcast signal
bœuf
music: to improvise as a group
coincer
to get something stuck in a confined space
embouteiller enrayer
to cause congestion or blockage
enfoncer fourrer
to force something into a space

jam session n
jam session bœuf
impromptu informal performance

jamb /d͡ʒæm/ n
jambage
vertical component that form the side of an opening in a wall

jambalaya /ˌd͡ʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ /ˌd͡ʒʌmbəˈlaɪə/ n
jambalaya
rice-based dish from Louisiana

jambon /d͡ʒămˈbŏn/ n
paniers feuilletés au jambon et au fromage
puff pastry

jamboree /ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiː/ n
jamboree
rally of Scouts or Guides

jambul n
jamblon jamelonier
tree
prune de Java
fruit

jammer /ˈd͡ʒæmɚ/ n
brouilleur
device used to jam radio reception

jangle /ˈdʒæŋɡl̩/ /ˈd͡ʒæŋɡ(ə)l/ v
cliqueter
to make a rattling metallic sound

janissary /-səɹi/ /ˈdʒanɪzəɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænəˌzeɹi/ /ˈja-/ n
janissaire
former Turkish soldier

janissaryship n
janissariat

janitor /ˈd͡ʒænɪtə/ /ˈd͡ʒænɪtɚ/ n
concierge
caretaker
portier portière
doorman

japan /d͡ʒəˈpæn/ v
japon
to varnish with japan

japchae n
japchae
Korean dish

japonisme n
japonisme
influence of Japanese art and culture on European art

jar /dʒaː/ /dʒɐː/ /dʒɑː/ /d͡ʒɑɹ/ [d͡ʒaː(ɹ)] [d͡ʒɐː(ɹ)] [d͡ʒɑɹ] n
pot bocal
small, approximately cylindrical container

jarbua terapon n
violon jarbua
Terapon jarbua

jargon /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ /ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɡən/ n
jargon
technical terminology unique to a particular subject
jargon argot
language characteristic of a particular group
jargon charabia
incomprehensible speech

jargonelle /dʒɑːɡəˈnɛl/ n
cuisse madame
variety of pear

jargoon /d͡ʒɑɹ.ˈɡuːn/ n
zircon
variety of zircon

jarring [d͡ʒaːrɪŋ] [d͡ʒɑːrɪŋ] adj
discordant déroutant
That jars (clashes or disagrees)

jasmine /ˈd͡ʒæzmɪn/ n
jasmin
plant of genus Jasminum
perfume

jasmine rice n
riz asiatique
fragrant rice

jasper /ˈdʒæs.pə/ /ˈd͡ʒæs.pɚ/ n
jaspe
precious stone

jaspé adj
jaspé
veined or clouded like imitation jasper

jaundice /ˈd͡ʒændɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɑndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪs/ n
jaunisse ictère
morbid condition

jaundice /ˈd͡ʒændɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɑndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪs/ v
en faire une jaunisse
affect with jaundice; prejudice

jaunt /ˈdʒɑːnt/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːnt/ n
balade promenade
short excursion for pleasure or refreshment

javelin /ˈd͡ʒæv.(ə.)lɪn/ n
javelot
spear used as a weapon
spear used in athletic competition

javelin throw n
lancer du javelot
athletic event where a javelin is thrown

javelin thrower n
lanceur de javelot lanceuse de javelot
athlete who competes in the javelin throw

jaw /d͡ʒɑ/ /d͡ʒɔ/ /d͡ʒɔː/ n
mordache mors
one of a pair of opposing parts for grasping or crushing anything between them
mâchoire mâchoire inférieure mâchoire supérieure
bone of the jaw

jaw-dropping /ˈd͡ʒɔ ˌdɹɑpɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɔː ˌdɹɒpɪŋ/ adj
à couper le souffle
causing great awe or surprise

jawbone n
mandibule mâchoire inférieure
bone of the lower jaw
mâchoire
any of the bones in the jaw

jawbreaking adj
imprononçable à coucher dehors

jay /ˈd͡ʒeɪ/ n
geai geai des chênes
bird
ji
name of the letter J, j

jaywalk /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.wɑːk/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.wɔːk/ v
traverser en dehors des clous
violate pedestrian traffic regulations

jazz /d͡ʒæz/ n
jazz
musical art form

jazz band n
jazz band orchestre de jazz
group of musicians who play jazz music

je ne sais quoi /ˌʒə n(ə) sɛ ˈkwɑː/ /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑ/ /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑː/ n
Dieu sait quoi je ne sais quoi je-ne-sais-quoi on ne sait quoi
indefinable quality that makes something distinctive

jealous /ˈd͡ʒɛləs/ adj
jaloux envieux
envious; feeling resentful of someone for a perceived advantage, material or otherwise
jaloux jalouse
suspecting rivalry in love; fearful of being replaced, in position or in affection

jealously adv
jalousement
jealously

jealousy /ˈd͡ʒɛləsi/ n
jalousie
jealous attitude (e.g. fear of infidelity)
jalousie envie
close, zealous vigilance, envy
jalousie envie convoitise
a resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold

jeans /d͡ʒiːnz/ n
jeans jean
denim trousers

jebel /ˈd͡ʒɛbəl/ n
angoisse djebel
hill

jeep /d͡ʒiːp/ n
jeep
vehicle

jeer /d͡ʒɪə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒɪɹ/ n
moquerie raillerie
mocking remark

jeer /d͡ʒɪə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒɪɹ/ v
moquer railler
to scoff or mock

jejunal adj
jéjunal
of or pertaining to the jejunum

jejunum /dʒɪˈdʒuːnəm/ n
jéjunum
central of the three divisions of the small intestine

jelly /ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/ n
confiture
jam
gelée
dessert made by boiling gelatin
sweet gelatinous substance derived from fruit juices and pectin
gros cul
large backside

jelly bean n
Jelly Bean
small bean-shaped chewy candy

jellyfish /ˈd͡ʒɛliˌfɪʃ/ n
méduse
aquatic animal

jenever n
genièvre
spirit

jeopardize /ˈd͡ʒɛ.pə.dʌɪz/ v
mettre en danger
put in jeopardy

jeopardy /ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpɚdi/ n
danger péril risque
danger of failure, harm, or loss

jerboa /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈbəʊ.ə/ n
gerboise
small rodent

jeremiad /ˌd͡ʒɛɹ.əˈmaɪ.əd/ n
jérémiade
long speech or prose work

jerk /d͡ʒɜːk/ /d͡ʒɝk/ n
cahot saccade secousse
quick, often unpleasant tug or shake
clonie convulsion myoclonie soubresaut spasme sursaut
sudden, uncontrolled movement
con conard connard crétin
unlikable person
suraccélération
physics: rate of change in acceleration

jerk off v
branler
to masturbate

jerkass n
connard
obnoxious or unlikeable person

jerkily adv
par à-coups
In a jerky manner.

jerkin /ˈd͡ʒɜː.kɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.kɪn/ n
justaucorps
close-fitting collarless jacket, with or without sleeves

jerky /ˈd͡ʒɝki/ adj
saccadé saccadée
characterized by physical jerking

jerky /ˈd͡ʒɝki/ n
charqui jerky
Lean meat cured and preserved by cutting into thin strips and air-drying in the sun

jerry-built adj
bâclé vite fait
built cheaply

jerrycan /ˈd͡ʒɛɹiˌkæn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkæn/ n
jerrican bidon jerricane
pressed-steel fuel container

jersey /ˈd͡ʒɜːzi/ /ˈd͡ʒɝzi/ n
jersey tricot
garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body
maillot
shirt worn by a member of an athletic team

jest /d͡ʒiːst/ /d͡ʒɛst/ n
risée
target of a joke

jest /d͡ʒiːst/ /d͡ʒɛst/ v
blaguer plaisanter
to tell a joke

jester /ˈd͡ʒɛs.tə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.tɚ/ n
plaisantin
one who jests

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ adj
à réaction
propelled by turbine engines

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ n
gicleur
carburetor part
spout or nozzle
jet
stream of fluid
jais
coal
jais noir de jais
colour

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ v
jaillir
to spray with liquid, to gush, to spurt

jet engine n
moteur à réaction
engine that obtains thrust by ejecting a jet

jet fuel n
carburéacteur
type of fuel

jet lag n
décalage horaire
physical condition

jet pack n
réacteur dorsal
Equipment worn on the back for vertical thrust

jet plane n
avion à réaction jet
an airplane that is powered by a jet engine

jet ski n
jet ski moto aquatique motomarine scooter des mers
small motorized water craft

jet-black n
noir de jais noir foncé noir intense noir profond noir soutenu
the blackest black

jet-lagged adj
décalé déphasé jetlagué

jetsam /ˈd͡ʒɛtsəm/ n
lest
jetsam

jettison /-zn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛtɪsn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛtɪsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɾəsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɾɪsn̩/ n
délestage largage
the action of jettisoning items
lest
collectively, items that have been or are about to be ejected from a boat or balloon

jettison /-zn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛtɪsn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛtɪsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɾəsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɾɪsn̩/ v
abandonner balancer se débarrasser
to let go or get rid of
délester jeter larguer par-dessus bord
to eject from a boat

jetty /ˈd͡ʒɛti/ n
jetée

jeu de paume n
jeu de paume
precursor of lawn tennis

jeunesse dorée n
jeunesse dorée
rich and fashionable young people

jewbush /ˈd͡ʒuːbʊʃ/ n
pantouflier
low-growing tropical American shrub

jewel /d͡ʒul/ /ˈd͡ʒu.əl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːəl/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəl/ n
bijou joyau
valuable object for ornamentation
anything precious or valuable
pierre pierre d'horlogerie rubi rubis
bearing for a pivot in watch

jewel box n
boîte à bijoux écrin
box for storing jewels

jeweler /ˈd͡ʒu(ə)lɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːələ/ n
bijoutier joaillier bijoutière joaillière
a person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry

jeweller's n
bijouterie
a shop that sells jewellery

jewellery /ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)ləɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)lɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʊ(ə)lɹi/ n
joaillerie bijoux
personal ornamentation

jezve /ˈd͡ʒɛzveɪ/ n
cezve zazoua
Turkish coffee-pot

jiangshi /d͡ʒiˌæŋˈʃiː/ /d͡ʒiˌɑŋˈʃiː/ n
jiangshi
reanimated corpse

jiaozi /ˈd͡ʒjaʊ.d͡ʒi/ n
gyoza jiaozi
Chinese dumplings

jib /d͡ʒɪb/ n
foc
triangular staysail
any of a variety of triangular sails

jib /d͡ʒɪb/ v
regimber
(horse) to stop, refuse to proceed

jibber /ˈd͡ʒɪbə(ɹ)/ n
jibbeur
a horse that jibs

jibe /d͡ʒaɪb/ v
s'accorder se mettre d'accord
to accord or agree

jicama /ˈhiː.kə.mə/ /ˈhɪ.kə.mə/ n
jícama pois patate
the edible root of the yam bean

jiffy /ˈd͡ʒɪ.fi/ n
instant moment seconde
very short, unspecified length of time

jig /d͡ʒɪɡ/ n
gigue
modèle patron
mechanical device

jig /d͡ʒɪɡ/ v
sautiller trémousser

jiggle /ˈd͡ʒɪɡəl/ v
ballotter
To shake, rattle, or wiggle
remuer légèrement
To shake something gently

jigsaw /ˈd͡ʒɪɡsɔː/ n
scie sauteuse
A saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade

jigsaw puzzle n
puzzle
type of puzzle

jihad /d͡ʒəˈhɑːd/ /d͡ʒɪˈhæd/ /d͡ʒɪˈhɑːd/ /ˈd͡ʒiːhæd/ /ˈd͡ʒiːhɑːd/ n
djihad jihad
holy war undertaken by Muslims
personal spiritual struggle

jihadise v
jihadiser

jihadism /d͡ʒɪˈhæd.ɪz.əm/ /d͡ʒɪˈhɑːd.ɪz.əm/ n
jihadisme
ideological movement within modern Islamic fundamentalism

jihadist n
djihadiste moudjahid jihadiste mujâhid
one who participates in a jihad

jilt /d͡ʒɪlt/ v
plaquer abandonner quitter
to jilt

jimmy /ˈd͡ʒɪmi/ n
pied-de-biche
a device used to circumvent a locking mechanism

jimsonweed n
stramoine
Datura stramonium

jingle bell /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l ˌbɛl/ /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩ bɛl/ n
grelot
small, hollow, spherical metal bell with a narrow slit opening or small holes, containing a loose ball or rod as a clapper

jingoism /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡəʊɪz(ə)m/ n
bellicisme
jingoistic attitude, comment, etc.
jingoïsme bellicisme
extreme patriotism in the form of aggressive foreign policy

jingoistic /ˌd͡ʒɪŋ.ɡoʊˈɪst.ɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒɪŋ.ɡəʊˈɪst.ɪk/ adj
chauvin cocardier
overly patriotic or nationalistic

jink /d͡ʒɪŋk/ n
zigzag
Quick evasive turn

jink /d͡ʒɪŋk/ v
zigzaguer
To make a quick evasive turn

jinn /d͡ʒɪn/ n
djinn jinn
spirit

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ interjection
chips
Used after simultaneous speech

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ n
maléfice sortilège
a hex; an evil spell
porte-malheur
a person or thing supposed to bring bad luck

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ v
maudire porter la guigne porter malheur
To cast a spell on
porter la poisse
To bring bad luck to

jitter /ˈd͡ʒɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈd͡ʒɪtɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒɪɾɚ] n
gigue
telecommunications: abrupt and unwanted variation of signal characteristics
tic nerveux
nervous action; a tic

jizz /ˈd͡ʒɪz/ n
foutre jute
slang: sperm

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ n
-plastie plastie
plastic surgery
emploi travail boulot job métier poste
economic role for which a person is paid
job tâche
computing: task(s) carried out in batch mode
travail tâche boulot
task

job application n
demande d'emploi

job description n
fiche de poste

job fair n
salon de l'emploi
event

job interview n
entretien d'embauche
interview attended by a job applicant

job offer n
offre d'emploi
an offer to give someone employment

job security n
sécurité de l'emploi
The probability that an individual will keep his/her job

job title n
intitulé de poste
designation of a post

job-hopping n
instabilité professionnelle
suddenly or frequently changing jobs

jobbery n
corruption favoritisme
The act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain

jobseeker n
demandeur d'emploi demandeuse d'emploi
person seeking employment

jobseeking n
recherche [[d']]emploi

jockey /ˈdʒɒki/ n
jockey
one who rides racehorses competitively

jockstrap /ˈd͡ʒɑkstɹæp/ /ˈd͡ʒɒkstɹæp/ n
suspensoir coquille
an athletic supporter

jocular /ˈd͡ʒɑkjəlɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɒkjʊlə/ adj
amusant facétieux humoristique
humorous, amusing, joking

jocund /ˈd͡ʒoʊkənd/ /ˈd͡ʒɑkənd/ /ˈd͡ʒɒkənd/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊkənd/ adj
enjoué gai jovial
jovial, exuberant, lighthearted; merry and in high spirits

jog /d͡ʒɑɡ/ /d͡ʒɒɡ/ v
faire du jogging trottiner
to move in an energetic trot
remuer
to push or jerk slightly
to shake, stir or rouse

jogger /ˈd͡ʒɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɒ.ɡə/ n
joggeur joggeuse
person who jogs

jogging /ˈd͡ʒɑ.ɡɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɒɡ.ɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɡ.ɪŋ/ n
jogging footing
form of exercise

john /ˈd͡ʒɑn/ /ˈd͡ʒɒn/ n
miché micheton
prostitute's client

joie de vivre /ˌʒwɑ də ˈviv(ɹə)/ /ˌʒwɑː də ˈviːvɹə/ n
joie de vivre
enjoyment of living, zest for life

join /ˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ n
jointure
an intersection of data
an intersection of piping or wiring; an interconnect

join /ˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ v
joindre
to become a member of
to come into the company of
to combine more than one item into one; to put together
rejoindre

join the club phraseologicalUnit
bienvenue au club
expression of sympathy

joiner /ˈd͡ʒɔɪnə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɪnɚ/ n
ébéniste menuisier
maker of wooden furniture

joinery n
menuiserie ébénisterie
factory producing wooden products
the work of the joiner

joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ adj
commun conjoint
done by two or more people or organisations working together

joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ n
articulation jointure
part of the body where bones join
articulation rotule
joint with freedom to rotate
auberge cabane gnouf taule violon
prison
boui-boui resto
business
diaclase
geologic joint
joint pétard bédo oinj splif tarpé
marijuana cigarette
jointure
rigid joint
jointure assemblage
point of a rigid joint, means of joining in carpentry

joint account n
compte joint
a bank account owned jointly by two or more persons

joint custody n
garde alternée garde conjointe garde partagée
arrangement in both parents have the custody of a child

joint tenancy n
propriété commune propriété en main commune

joint venture n
coentreprise joint-venture entreprise commune
a cooperative business partnership

joint-stock company n
société anonyme SA société par actions
company with transferable ownership and limited shareholder liability

jointer n
dégauchisseuse
machine

jointly adv
conjointement
together

joist /d͡ʒɔɪst/ n
solive
piece of timber

jojoba /hoʊˈhoʊbə/ /həʊˈhəʊbə/ /həˈhoʊbə/ /həˈhəʊbə/ n
jojoba
Simmondsia chinensis

joke /d͡ʒoʊk/ /d͡ʒəʊk/ n
blague plaisanterie
something said or done for amusement
blague plaisanterie joke
amusing story
raté ratée
worthless thing or person

joke /d͡ʒoʊk/ /d͡ʒəʊk/ v
plaisanter blaguer
do for amusement

joker /ˈd͡ʒoʊkɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊkə/ n
blagueur farceur
person who makes jokes
joker
playing card

jokester /ˈd͡ʒoʊkstɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊkstə/ n
blagueur rigolo
person who tells jokes
bouffon
jester
farceur
person who makes practical jokes

jolt /d͡ʒoʊlt/ /d͡ʒɒlt/ /d͡ʒəʊlt/ n
secousse soubresaut à-coup
an act of jolting

jolt /d͡ʒoʊlt/ /d͡ʒɒlt/ /d͡ʒəʊlt/ v
ballotter cahoter secouer tressauter
to push or shake

jonquil /ˈd͡ʒɑŋkwəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɒŋkwəl/ n
jonquille
Narcissus jonquilla

joss paper n
billet funéraire
sheet of paper used as a burnt offering

jostaberry n
casseille
fruit

jostle /ˈd͡ʒɑ.səl/ /ˈd͡ʒɒs.əl/ n
bousculade
act of jostling
cohue
action of a jostling crowd

jostle /ˈd͡ʒɑ.səl/ /ˈd͡ʒɒs.əl/ v
bousculer
bump into or brush against while in motion
move through by pushing and shoving

jot /d͡ʒɑt/ /d͡ʒɒt/ v
noter au brouillon
to write (something) quickly

joule /d͡ʒaʊl/ /d͡ʒuːl/ n
joule
derived unit of energy, work and heat

jour fixe n
jour fixe
series of events that happen on a fixed day every month

journal /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/ n
historique journal registre
computing: chronological record of changes
journal
diary or daily record
accounting: chronological record of payments
journal revue
newspaper or magazine

journaling n
journalisation
the activity of keeping a diary

journalism /ˈd͡ʒəːn(ə)lɪzəm/ /ˈd͡ʒɚnl̩ˌɪzəm/ n
journalisme
activity or profession of being a journalist

journalist /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəlɪst/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnəlɪst/ n
journaliste
one whose occupation or profession is journalism
reporter

journalistic /ˌd͡ʒɜː(ɹ)nəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
journalistique
related to journalism or journalists

journalistically adv
journalistiquement

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ n
voyage
trip, a voyage

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ v
voyager
to travel, to make a trip or voyage

journeyman /ˈd͡ʒɜːnimən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnimən/ n
compagnon
tradesman who has served an apprenticeship

journo n
gratte-papier journaleux
a journalist

joust /d͡ʒaʊst/ /d͡ʒuːst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ /d͡ʒʌʊst/ n
joute équestre
a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms

joust /d͡ʒaʊst/ /d͡ʒuːst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ /d͡ʒʌʊst/ v
jouter
engage in mock combat on horseback

jousting /ˈd͡ʒaʊstɪŋ/ n
joute joute équestre
medieval European sport

jousting /ˈd͡ʒaʊstɪŋ/ v
joute

jovial /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vəl/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vɪ.əl/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.vɪ.əl/ adj
jovial
cheerful and good-humoured

joviality /d͡ʒoʊviˈælɪti/ n
jovialité
Condition of being jovial

jowl /d͡ʒaʊl/ /d͡ʒəʊl/ n
joue bajoue mâchoire
jaw
babine bajoue
fold of flesh

joy /d͡ʒɔɪ/ n
joie
feeling of happiness

joyful /ˈd͡ʒɔɪfəl/ adj
joyeux allègre
feeling or causing joy

joyous /d͡ʒɔɪəs/ adj
joyeux
full of joy; happy

joystick /ˈdʒɔɪstɪk/ n
joystick manche à balai manche manette
mechanical control device

jubilee /ˈd͡ʒubəl/ /ˈd͡ʒubəˌli/ /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪliː/ /ˌd͡ʒubəˈli/ /ˌd͡ʒuːbɪˈliː/ n
jubilé
major anniversary of an event, particularly the 50th anniversary of a coronation or marriage

judder /ˈd͡ʒʌdə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌdɚ/ n
clonie convulsion saccade secousse spasme ébranlement
a spasmodic shaking

judder /ˈd͡ʒʌdə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌdɚ/ v
ébranler convulsionner se contracter se spasmer secouer
to spasm or shake violently

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ n
arbitre juge
sports official
juge
public judicial official
someone deciding another's fate
someone with valued opinions

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ v
estimer
to have as an opinion, consider, suppose
juger
to sit in judgment on, act as judge
to sit in judgment on, pass sentence on
to criticize or label another person or thing
juger trancher
to arbitrate, to pass opinion on something
juger évaluer
to form an opinion on
penser
to form an opinion, infer

judgement day n
jugement dernier jour du jugement
final trial of all humankind at the end of the world

judgment /ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
jugement
act of judging
jugement dernier
(theology) final award; the last sentence
jugement sentence verdict
conclusion or result of judging

judgmental adj
critique moralisateur
inclined to pass judgment
jugeur
of or relating to judgment

judicial /d͡ʒuˈdɪʃəl/ adj
judiciaire
of or relating to a court of law

judicial police n
police judiciaire
police agency

judicialization n
judiciarisation

judicialize v
judiciariser

judicious /dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/ adj
judicieux
having or characterized by good judgment or sound thinking

judiciously adv
judicieusement
in a judicious manner

judo /ˈd͡ʒudoʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːdəʊ/ n
judo
Japanese martial art

judoka /d͡ʒuːˈdəʊkə/ n
judoka judokate
practitioner of judo

jug /d͡ʒʌɡ/ n
cruche pichet carafe
serving vessel

juggernaut /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.ə.nɔːt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.ɚ.nɑt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.ɚ.nɔt/ n
rouleau compresseur
literal or metaphorical force or object regarded as unstoppable, that will crush all in its path

juggle /ˈd͡ʒʌɡəl/ v
jongler
manipulate objects artistically
to handle or manage many tasks at once

juggler /ˈd͡ʒʌɡl̩ə(ɹ)/ n
jongleur jongleuse
person who practices juggling

juggling /ˈd͡ʒʌɡlɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡəlɪŋ/ n
jonglerie jonglage
moving of objects in an artful manner

jugular /ˈd͡ʒu.ɡjəl.ɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jəl.ɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jʊl.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.lɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.əl.ɚ/ adj
jugulaire
relating to the neck or throat

jugular vein n
jugulaire
vein leading blood down from the head

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ /d͡ʒɪʊ̯s/ n
jus
beverage made of juice
liquid from a plant
slang: electricity
slang: fuel
suc jus
liquid resembling juice

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ /d͡ʒɪʊ̯s/ v
juter
to remove the juice from something

juice box n
brique de jus (de fruit)
carton of fruit juice

juice jacking n
juice jacking
stealing information from mobile devices

juicer /ˈd͡ʒusɚ/ n
presse-agrumes
device

juicy /ˈd͡ʒuːsi/ adj
croustillant juteux
exciting, interesting
juteux
containing juice

jujitsu /ˌd͡ʒuːˈd͡ʒɪtsuː/ n
jujitsu
method of self-defence established in Japan

jujube /ˈd͡ʒuː.d͡ʒuː.biː/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.d͡ʒuːb/ n
jujube
Ziziphus jujuba fruit
jujubier
Ziziphus jujuba tree

jukebox /ˈd͡ʒukbɑks/ /ˈd͡ʒuːkbɒks/ n
juke-box
a coin-operated machine that plays recorded music

julienne n
julienne
garnish of vegetables

jumble /d͡ʒʌmbəl/ v
mélanger
to mix or confuse

jumble sale n
brocante
sale of used goods by individuals operating tables or stalls

jump /d͡ʒʌmp/ [d͡ʒɐm̥p] n
saut
instance of propelling oneself into the air
instance of causing oneself to fall from an elevated location

jump /d͡ʒʌmp/ [d͡ʒɐm̥p] v
doubler
move to a position in (a queue/line) that is further forward
sauter
propel oneself rapidly upward such that momentum causes the body to become airborne
cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward
engage in sexual intercourse
employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location
employ a move in certain board games in which one piece moves over another
sursauter
react to a sudden stimulus by jerking the body violently

jump cut n
coup franche coup sèche
A cinematographic edit in which the view of a subject jumps forward in time

jump for joy v
sauter de joie
exult, rejoice

jump on the bandwagon v
prendre le train en marche suivre le mouvement
to profit from a craze

jump rope /dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/ n
corde à sauter saut à la corde
game or activity
saut saut à la corde
(colloquial) single jump

jump rope /dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/ v
sauter à la corde
to jump over a rope repeatedly as a game or exercise

jump seat n
strapontin

jump someone's bones v
sauter
have sex

jump the gun v
agir hâtivement agir prématurément brûler les étapes devancer l'appel s'emballer
to act without due caution
commettre un [[délit d'initié]]
to trade securities based on yet undisclosed information
faire faux départ
to begin a race too soon

jump the queue v
resquiller passer devant tout le monde
to move into a queue ahead of others

jump the shark v
sauter le requin
To undergo a storyline development which heralds a fundamental and generally disappointing change in direction.

jump to conclusions v
tirer des conclusions hâtives
make conclusions before being presented with all the evidence

jump-start v
pontage ponter
Start a motor vehicle

jumper /ˈd͡ʒʊmpə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌmpə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌmpɚ/ n
cavalier
short length of electrical conductor
pull-over pull
woolen sweater or pullover

jumper cable n
câble de démarrage
cable for jump-starting

jumping spider n
araignée sauteuse
spiders of the family Salticidae

jumpsuit n
jumpsuit
one-pice clothing for parachutists

jumpy /ˈd͡ʒʌmpi/ adj
nerveux
nervous and excited

junction /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkʃən/ n
jonction
a place where two things meet
the act of joining

juncture /ˈd͡ʒʌŋk.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈd͡ʒʌŋk.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃɚ/ n
jonction
junction
joncture
manner of transition between two consecutive sounds

jungle /ˈd͡ʒʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ n
jungle
colloquial: place where people behave ruthlessly
style of electronic music
jungle forêt vierge forêt tropicale
large, undeveloped, humid forest

jungle cat n
chat de jungle chat des marais chaus
Felis chaus

jungle gym n
cage à poules
play structure

junior /ˈd͡ʒuniɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːniə/ adj
jeune junior
younger

juniper /ˈd͡ʒunɪpə/ /ˈd͡ʒunɪpɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒunɪ̈pɚ] n
genévrier
shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus

juniper berry n
genièvre baie de genièvre
female seed cone of a juniper

junk /d͡ʒʌŋk/ n
came
narcotic drug
déchets ordure
rubbish, waste
jonque
Chinese sailing vessel

junk DNA n
ADN poubelle
portion of DNA that has no identified function

junk bond n
obligation pourrie
a bond which is considered below investment grade

junk food n
malbouffe junk-food
food with little or no nutritional value

junk mail n
courrier indésirable pourriel
mail or letters that are not welcome or solicited

junket /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkɪt/ n
ballade excursion troisième mi-temps virée
pleasure trip
banquet fête
feast or banquet
caillé fromage blanc
dessert

junket /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkɪt/ v
banqueter festoyer
to attend a junket

junketing n
banquet festin fête
A celebratory feast or banquet.

junkie /ˈd͡ʒʌŋki/ n
accro
enthusiast

junkyard n
casse cour à scrap
a business that sells used metal or items
décharge
a place where rubbish is placed

junkyard dog n
chien de la casse
An animal or person with an especially nasty and combative demeanor

junta /ˈdʒʊntə/ /ˈdʒʌntə/ /ˈhʊntə/ /ˈhʌntə/ n
junte
ruling council of a military dictatorship

juridical /d͡ʒʊˈɹɪdɪkəl/ adj
juridique
Pertaining to the law

juridical act n
acte juridique
volitional act intended to bring about legal effects

jurisdiction /d͡ʒɔːɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɔːɹɪz-/ /d͡ʒɝɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɝɪz-/ /d͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊəɹɪz-/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪz-/ n
juridiction
the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised

jurisdictionalism n
juridictionnalisme
policy advocating the superiority of the State over the Church

jurisprudence /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˌpɹuːdəns/ /ˌd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈpɹuːdəns/ n
science du droit
the theoretical study of law

jurist /ˈd͡ʒəɹ.ɪst/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹ.ɪst/ n
juriste
expert of law

juristic act n
acte juridique
volitional act intended to bring about legal effects

juror /ˈd͡ʒɚɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɔɹ/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹəɹ/ n
juré jurée
jury member

jury /ˈd͡ʒ(ʊ)ɚ.i/ /ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/ [ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹ̠i] adj
de fortune
(nautical) for temporary use

jury /ˈd͡ʒ(ʊ)ɚ.i/ /ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/ [ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹ̠i] n
jury
group in a court of law
group of judges in a competition

jury-rig /ˈdʒɛɹ.i ɹɪɡ/ /ˈdʒʊə.ɹi ɹɪɡ/ /ˈdʒʊɹ.i ɹɪɡ/ n
gréement de fortune
improvised rigging

jury-rig /ˈdʒɛɹ.i ɹɪɡ/ /ˈdʒʊə.ɹi ɹɪɡ/ /ˈdʒʊɹ.i ɹɪɡ/ v
avec sa bite et son couteau
to create a makeshift solution

jury-rigged adj
bricolé
improvised

jus sanguinis /dʒʌs ˈsæŋɡwɪnɪs/ /juːs-/ n
droit du sang

jussive n
jussif
jussive mood

just /d͡ʒəs(t)/ /d͡ʒɛst/ /d͡ʒɪst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ adj
juste
morally fair, righteous

just /d͡ʒəs(t)/ /d͡ʒɛst/ /d͡ʒɪst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ adv
juste simplement
only, simply, merely
venir de juste
recently

just deserts /dʒʌst dəˈzɚts/ /dʒʌst dɪˈzɜːts/ n
dû juste châtiment
a punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved

just in case /ˌdʒʌst ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
au cas où par acquit de conscience
in the event

just in time adv
juste à temps

just now adv
tout à l'heure
in a little while
à l'instant juste avant tout à l’heure
very close to the present moment

just saying adv
je dis ça, je dis rien
used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark

just you wait phraseologicalUnit
tu ne perds rien pour attendre tu vas voir ce que tu vas voir

justice /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪs/ n
juge conseiller
a judge of certain courts
justice
state of being just or fair
the civil power dealing with law
judgment and punishment of who wronged another
correctness
justice équité
fairness, especially with regard to punishment

justiciability n
justiciabilité
ability to be evaluated and resolved by the courts

justiciable adj
justiciable
able to be evaluated and resolved by the courts

justifiable adj
défendable justifiable
that can be justified

justifiably adv
à juste titre
in a justifiable manner

justification /ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
justification
reason, explanation, or excuse
text alignment

justificatory /d͡ʒəˈstɪ.fə.kəˌtɔ.ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪ.fəˌkeɪ.tə.ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfəˌkeɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
justificateur
providing justification

justified /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪd/ adj
justifié
having lines arranged on a page or computer screen
justifié motivé
having a justification

justify /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪ/ v
justifier
provide an acceptable explanation
give a good, acceptable reason for something
arrange lines on a page or computer screen

justly /ˈdʒʌstli/ adv
justement
In a just or fair manner

jut /d͡ʒʌt/ v
saillir
to stick out

jute /d͡ʒuːt/ n
jute
fiber of Corchorus olitorius

juvenile /ˈd͡ʒuːvənaɪl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːvənəl/ adj
juvénile
characteristic of youth or immaturity
young; not fully developed

juvenile /ˈd͡ʒuːvənaɪl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːvənəl/ n
adolescent
prepubescent child

juvenile delinquency n
délinquance juvénile
participation in illegal behaviour by minors

juvenility /dʒuvəˈnɪlɪti/ n
juvénilité
The state or quality of being juvenile

juvie /ˈd͡ʒuːvi/ n
établissement pénitentiaire pour mineurs
youth detention centre

juxtalinear adj
juxtalinéaire

juxtapose /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpoʊz/ /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/ v
juxtaposer
to place side by side

juxtaposed adj
juxtaposé
placed side by side

juxtaposition /ˌd͡ʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ n
juxtaposition
the nearness of objects with little or no delimiter

kBps n
ko/s
kilobytes per second

kaalgat adj
cul-nu nu-le-cul
bare-arsed

kabuki /kəˈbuːki/ n
kabuki
form of Japanese theatre

kabuto /kɑ.bu.toʊ/ /kə.bu.toʊ/ n
kabuto
traditional Japanese military helmet

kachina /kəˈt͡ʃinə/ n
Katsina kachina katchina
spirit being
katchina
wooden doll representing a spirit being

kaddish /ˈkædɪʃ/ /ˈkɑdɪʃ/ n
kaddish qaddich
Jewish prayer of praise to God

kaffir /ˈkæfə/ /ˈkæfɚ/ n
cafre
black person

kafir /ˈkɑːfɪə/ /ˈkɑːfɪɹ/ n
kafir kâfir
infidel, non-Muslim

kaftan /ˈkæf.tæn/ /ˈkæf.tən/ n
caftan
similar long tunic
caftan cafetan
long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean

kailan n
brocoli de Chine gaï lan
vegetable

kairomone /ˈkaɪɹə(ʊ)məʊn/ /ˈkaɪɹəˌmoʊn/ n
kairomone
any substance produced by an individual of one species that benefits the recipient which is of a different species but is harmful to the producer

kaizen /ˈkaɪˌzən/ /ˈkaɪˌzɛn/ n
kaizen
Japanese business practice of continuous improvement

kakapo /ˈkɑːkəpəʊ/ n
strigops kakapo
Strigops habroptila

kaki /ˈkæki/ /ˈkɑːki/ n
kaki plaqueminier
persimmon

kakistocracy /kakɪsˈtɒkɹəsɪ/ /kakɪˈstɒ-/ /kækɪsˈtɑkɹəsi/ /kækɪˈstɑ-/ n
kakistocratie
government by the worst citizens

kakuro /kɑˈkʊɹoʊ/ /ˌkɑːˈkʊəɹəʊ/ n
kakuro
number puzzle

kala namak /ˈkælə næmək/ /ˈkɑːlə nʌmək/ n
sel noir
variety of salt

kalach n
kalatch
traditional East Slavic bread (or its equivalent)

kale /keɪl/ n
chou frisé
edible plant: Brassica oleracea acephala

kaleidoscope /kəˈlaɪdəskəʊp/ /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/ n
kaléidoscope caléidoscope
instrument consisting of a tube containing mirrors and loose, colourful beads or other objects; when the tube is looked into and rotated, a succession of symmetrical designs can be seen

kaletez n
galette de sarrasin
a type of buckwheat pancake

kalokagathia /ˌka.loʊ.kə.ˈɡeɪ.θi.ə/ n
kalokagathie
harmonious combination of bodily, moral and spiritual virtues

kamichi n
kamichi
Anhima cornuta

kamikaze /kɑː.mɪˈkɑː.zeɪ/ /ˌkæ.mɪˈkɑː.zi/ n
kamikaze
suicidal attacker

kamikaze /kɑː.mɪˈkɑː.zeɪ/ /ˌkæ.mɪˈkɑː.zi/ v
kamikazer
To commit a suicidal attack

kamikaze drone n
drone kamikaze
drone used as loitering munition

kana /ˈkɑːnə/ [ˈkʰɑːnə] n
kana
Japanese syllabaries

kangaroo /kæŋ.ɡə.ˈɹuː/ n
kangourou
marsupial

kangaroo court /ˌkæŋɡəˌɹu ˈkɔɹt/ /ˌkæŋɡəˌɹuː ˈkɔːt/ n
tribunal fantoche tribunal illégal tribunal improvisé tribunal irrégulier tribunal populaire
judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding

kanji /ˈkaːnd͡ʒi/ /ˈkænd͡ʒi/ /ˈkɑnd͡ʒi/ n
kanji
Chinese characters in Japanese context

kaoliang n
kaoliang
liquor

kaolin /ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪn/ n
kaolin
clay

kaolinite n
kaolinite
Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

kaon /ˈkeɪˌɑn/ n
kaon
K-meson

kaonic adj
kaonique
pertaining to kaons

kaph /kæf/ /kɑːf/ n
kaf kaph
Hebrew letter

kapo /ˈkɑpəʊ/ /ˈkɑːpəʊ/ n
kapo
prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp, supervising other prisoners

kapok tree /ˈkeɪpɒk tɹiː/ /ˈkeɪˌpɑk tɹi/ /ˈkɑːpəʊk tɹiː/ [ˈkɑːpəʊʔ-] n
fromager
Ceiba pentandra
fromager kapokier

kappa /ˈkæpə/ n
kappa
Greek letter
mythical creature

kaput /kəˈpuːt/ /kəˈpʊt/ adj
capout en carafe en panne fini

karaoke /kɑːɹɑːˌokeɪ/ /kɑːɹɑːˌokɛ/ /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌəʊ.ki/ /ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/ n
karaoké
a form of entertainment

karat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ n
carat
unit of fineness of gold

karate /kəˈɹɑ.ɾi/ /kəˈɹɑː.teɪ/ /kəˈɹɑː.ti/ n
karaté
martial art

karate chop n
coup de karaté
strike with the bottom side of an open hand

karateka n
karatéka
practitioner of karate

karma /ˈkɑɹmə/ [ˈkɑɹ.mə] [ˈkɑː.mə] [ˈkəɾm(ə)] n
karma
the total effect of a person’s actions and conduct during the successive phases of his existence

karmic /ˈkɑɹmɪk/ adj
karmique
of or pertaining to karma

karoshi /kəˈɹəʊʃi/ n
karoshi
death from overwork

karst /kɑɹst/ /kɑːst/ n
karst
type of land formation

karstological adj
karstologique
of or relating to karstology

karstologist n
karstologue
someone who studies karst

karstology n
karstologie
field within geomorphology

karyokinesis n
caryocinèse karyokinèse
the process of change that takes place during the division of a cell nucleus at mitosis or meiosis

karyotype /ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/ n
caryotype
characteristics of chromosomes

kasha /ˈkɑʃə/ n
kacha
porridge

kashkaval n
kachkaval

kashrut /ˈkɑːʃɹuːt/ n
cacherout cacheroute kashrout
the Jewish dietary laws

kasra n
kasra
kasra

kasseri n
kasséri
cheese

katabasis /kəˈtæbəsɪs/ n
catabase
all senses

katabatic wind n
vent catabatique
wind blowing down an incline

katana /kəˈtɑnə/ [kɪ̈ˈtʰɑnə] n
katana
type of Japanese longsword

kathoey n
katoï
in Thailand, a transgender person or person of a third gender assigned male at birth, or a feminine gay man

katydid /ˈkeɪtiˌdɪd/ n
sauterelle
grasshopper

kava /kɑː.və/ n
kava kawa
intoxicating beverage made from the kava plant
the plant Piper methysticum

kawaii /kɑːwɑːˈiː/ /kəˈwaɪ(.i)/ /kəˈwaɪ.i/ adj
kawaii kawaï
cute, in the context of Japanese culture

kawaiiness n
kawaiité kawaïté
cuteness, in the context of Japanese culture

kay /ˈkeɪ/ n
ka
name of the letter K, k

kayak /ˈkaɪˌæk/ n
kayak
a type of small boat

kayak /ˈkaɪˌæk/ v
kayaker
to use a kayak to travel or race

kayaker n
kayakeur kayakiste
one who kayaks

kaymak n
kaïmac
creamy dairy product

kaymakam /kʌɪməˈkɑːm/ n
caïmakam
Various deputies or administrators in Turkish contexts

kazoo /kə.ˈzuː/ n
gazou kazoo kazou
a simple musical instrument consisting of a pipe with a hole in it

kea /kɪə/ /ˈkeɪə/ /ˈkiːə/ n
kéa
Nestor notabilis

kebab /kəˈbæb/ /kɪˈbæb/ /kɪˈbɑb/ /kɪˈbɑːb/ n
kébab kebab kebap
dish

kedge /kɛd͡ʒ/ n
ancre à jet
small anchor

kedge /kɛd͡ʒ/ v
se touer
intransitive
touer
transitive

keel /kiːl/ n
quille
beam along the underside of a ship’s hull
rigid flat piece of material giving a ship greater control and stability

keel over /ˈkil ˈoʊvɚ/ /ˈkiːl ˈəʊvə(ɹ)/ v
chavirer se renverser se retourner
of a vessel: to roll so far on its side that it cannot recover
tomber dans les pommes
to collapse in a faint

keelboat n
quillard
sailboat having a keel

keelhaul /ˈkiːlhɔl/ /ˈkiːlhɔːl/ v
donner la cale
punish by dragging under the keel of a ship

keelson n
carlingue
keel beam

keep /kiːp/ [kʰip̚] n
donjon
main tower

keep /kiːp/ [kʰip̚] v
conserver
to remain edible or otherwise usable
continuer
to continue
empêcher
to restrain
garder
to maintain possession of
of livestock: to raise; to care for
garder conserver
to maintain the condition of; to preserve
garder observer
observe

keep a low profile v
faire profil bas se tenir à carreau
Be quiet

keep an eye on v
avoir à l’œil guetter ne pas quitter des yeux épier
to watch and pay attention to

keep an eye out v
être attentif être vigilant
to watch for

keep back v
retenir
restrict or restrain

keep going v
continuer de faire
To make progress, physically or figuratively.
continuer de fonctionner
To continue functioning.

keep it simple, stupid phraseologicalUnit
pourquoi faire compliqué quand on peut faire simple

keep it up v
tenir
To maintain or continue a positive streak.

keep one's cards close to one's chest v
cacher son jeu

keep one's cool v
garder son sang-froid garder son calme
to remain composed, calm

keep one's eyes peeled v
être sur ses gardes être attentif être vigilant
to be watchful

keep one's guard up v
rester sur ses gardes

keep one's head above water v
garder la tête hors de l'eau
survive

keep one's lips sealed v
ne rien dire se taire
keep quiet

keep one's options open v
réserver sa décision

keep one's side of the bargain v
honorer sa part du contrat
fulfill a commitment as part of an agreement

keep one's word v
tenir parole

keep quiet v
garder le silence se taire
remain silent

keep someone company v
tenir compagnie
remain with someone

keep someone posted v
tenir quelqu'un au courant
inform of latest developments

keep the change phraseologicalUnit
gardez la monnaie
instruction to keep the change

keep the wolf from the door v
être à l'abri du besoin
to ward off poverty

keep track v
garder un suivi
monitor

keep up v
conserver maintenir
maintain, preserve
continuer maintenir
continue with

keep up appearances v
sauver les apparences
pretend to be all right

keep up with v
aller de pair avec
manage to remain beside or just behind

keeper /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkiːpɚ/ n
arrêtoir gâche
part of mechanism
gardien de but gardienne de but
guardian of goal
gardien conservateur gardienne conservatrice
guard, custodian
gardien gardienne
person who keeps something
perle
someone or something worth keeping

keepsake /ˈkiːp.seɪk/ n
souvenir
object retained in memory of something or someone

keffiyeh /kəˈfiː(j)ə/ n
keffieh kéfié
Arabian headdress

kefir /kəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkiːfə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛfə(ɹ)/ n
kéfir
fermented milk

keg /keɪɡ/ /kæɡ/ /kɛɡ/ n
baril tonnelet
round container of lesser capacity than a barrel

keiki /ˈkeɪ.ki/ n
keiki
young plant of orchid

keister n
derrière
the buttocks

kek /kɛk/ interjection
mdr
indication of laughter or humour

kelp /kɛlp/ n
kelp laminaire goémon varech
large seaweed of order Laminariales

kelp forest n
forêt de kelp

kelpie n
australian kelpie
sheepdog
kelpie
spirit

kelvin /ˈkɛlvən/ [ˈkʰɛɫvɨn] n
kelvin
SI temperature unit

kenaf n
kénaf
Hibiscus cannabinus

kendhang n
kendang
drum

kendo n
kendo
Japanese martial art

kennel /ˈkɛ.nəl/ n
chenil
facility
niche
shelter

kepi /ˈkɛpi/ n
képi
cap with a flat circular top

kept woman n
femme entretenue
woman supported financially by a lover

keratin /ˈkɛrətɪn/ n
kératine
protein that hair and nails are made of

keratitis n
kératite
inflammation of the cornea

kerato- prefix
kérato-

keratoconjunctivitis n
kératoconjonctivite
inflammation of the cornea and the conjunctiva

keratoconus n
kératocône
A degenerative disorder of the eye

keratophyre n
kératophyre
rock

keratosis /ˌkɛɹəˈtoʊsɪs/ /ˌkɛɹəˈtəʊsɪs/ n
kératose
condition

keraunophobia n
astraphobie

kerb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ n
bordure bordure du trottoir
edge between pavement and roadway

kerchief /ˈkɜː.tʃiːf/ /ˈkɜː.tʃɪf/ /ˈkɝ.t͡ʃif/ /ˈkɝ.t͡ʃɪf/ n
foulard fichu
piece of cloth

kerf /kɜː(ɹ)f/ n
voie
distance between diverging saw teeth

kerfuffle /kəˈfʌfəl/ /kɚˈfʌfəl/ n
brouhaha désordre tumulte
disorderly outburst

kermes oak n
chêne des garrigues
oak

kernel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
cerneau amande
central part of a nut
cœur fond
core or essence of an object or system
grain
single seed of corn or wheat
noyau
(computing) central part of many computer operating systems
(mathematics, algebra) set of elements mapped to zero
(US) stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums

kernel of truth n
fond de vérité part de vérité

kerning /ˈkɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈkɝnɪŋ/ n
crénage
adjustment of the horizontal space between selected pairs of glyphs

kerosene /ˈkɛɹəsiːn/ n
kérosène
thin, colorless fuel

kerplunk /kə(ɹ)ˈplʌŋk/ /kəˈplʌŋk/ interjection
patatras
used to indicate a thudding sound

kerygma /kəˈɹɪɡ.mə/ n
kérygme
apostolic proclamation

kestrel /ˈkɛstɹəl/ n
crécerelle
any small falcon of genus Falco
faucon crécerelle crécerelle
Falco tinnunculus

ketchup /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.əp/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.ʌp/ n
ketchup
tomato-vinegar based sauce

ketogenic /ˌkiːtəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ adj
cétogénique
relating to ketogenesis

ketohexose n
cétohexose
any hexose containing a ketone group

ketone /ˈkiːtəʊn/ n
cétone
organic chemicals with the >CO functional group

ketose n
cétose
saccharide containing a ketone functional group

kettle /ˈkɛ.təl/ /ˈkɪtəl/ [ˈkʰɛtᵊɫ̩] [ˈkʰɛɾɫ̩] n
bouilloire
vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food

kettle /ˈkɛ.təl/ /ˈkɪtəl/ [ˈkʰɛtᵊɫ̩] [ˈkʰɛɾɫ̩] v
nasser
to contain demonstrators

kettle of fish n
autre paire de manches
different or alternative situation

kettlebell n
girevoy
a kind of weight

kettledrum n
timbale
percussion instrument

kettling n
nasse
crowd control technique

kevlar /ˈkɛvlɑɹ/ /ˈkɛvlɑː/ n
kevlar

key /ki/ /kiː/ [cʰi̞i̯] [kʲʰi̞i̯] adj
clé
important
clé clef
indispensable

key /ki/ /kiː/ [cʰi̞i̯] [kʲʰi̞i̯] n
clé clef
device designed to open and close a lock
cryptography: piece of information used to encode or decode
crucial step
computing: field in a record used as a search argument
computing: value uniquely identifying entry in associative array
computing: field of a database constrained to be unique
device used to transmit Morse code
légende clef
small guide explaining symbols or terminology
tonalité clef
scale of musical notes
touche
button on a typewriter or computer keyboard
part of a piano or musical keyboard
caye
small island

key exchange n
échange de clés
exchange of peers' keys

key performance indicator n
indicateur clé de performance
metric used to measure progress towards organizational goals

key signature n
armure armature
indication of the key of a composition

key to the city n
clé de la ville clés de la ville

keyboard /ˈki.bɔɹd/ /ˈkiː.bɔːd/ n
clavier
set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.
component of many instruments
clavier électronique clavier
electronic device with keys of a musical keyboard

keyboard shortcut n
raccourci clavier
key or a combination of keys

keyboardist n
claviériste
musician who plays the keyboard

keychain /ˈkiːˌt͡ʃeɪn/ n
porte-clef porte-clé
chain or ring

keyframe n
image clé
a single frame in an animation
complete frame used as a reference for interframes

keyhole /ˈkiˌhoʊl/ n
trou de la serrure trou de serrure
a hole to lock/unlock with a key

keyhole saw n
scie à guichet
type of narrow-bladed saw

keynoter n
orateur principal
speaker who delivers a keynote speech

keyring n
porte-clé
ring for holding keys

keyspace n
espace de clés
NoSQL object that includes column families

keystone /ˈkiː.stəʊn/ n
clef de voûte claveau clef d'arc clé d'arc clé de voute
the top stone of an arch

keystroke n
frappe d'une touche
act of pressing a key

keyword /ˈki.wɝd/ /ˈkiː.wɜːd/ n
mot-clé
word used as a key to a code

keywork n
clétage
collectively, the mechanisms of a woodwind musical instrument such as a flute or clarinet that support the operation of its keys

khachapuri /hɑːtʃəˈpuːɹi/ /hɑːt͡ʃəˈpuɹi/ n
khatchapouri
cheese pastry from Georgia

khachkar /hɑt͡ʃˈkɑɹ/ n
khatchkar
Armenian carved memorial stone

khagan n
grand khan khagan
title of imperial rank

khan /kɑːn/ n
khan kan
a ruler over various Turkic, Tatar and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages

khanate /ˈkɑːneɪt/ n
kanat khanat
place ruled by a khan

khanjar /ˈkand͡ʒə/ n
kandjar
Arabian dagger

khat /kɑːt/ n
khat qat
shrub (Catha edulis)

khedive /kəˈdiːv/ n
khédive
monarch of Egypt

khene /kɛːn/ n
khên
traditional musical instrument of Laos

kholop /kəˈloʊp/ n
kholop
a feudally dependent person in Russia between the 10th and early 18th centuries

khorovod n
khorovod ronde
a Slavic dance

khural n
khoural
parliament or national congress in Mongolia

khutor /ˈkuːtɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈxuːtɔː(ɹ)/ n
khoutor
a single-homestead rural settlement of Eastern Europe

khuushuur n
khuushuur
Mongolian dish

kiang /kiˈæŋ/ /kiˈɑŋ/ n
kiang
Equus kiang

kibbeh /ˈkɪbi/ n
kebbé kibbé
form of dumpling

kibble /ˈkɪbəl/ n
croquette
animal feed

kibble /ˈkɪbəl/ v
concasser
to grind coarsely

kibbutz /kɪˈbuːts/ /kɪˈbʊts/ n
kibboutz
a community

kibbutznik n
kibboutznik
member of a kibbutz

kibibyte /ˈkɪbɪˌbaɪt/ n
kibioctet
1,024 bytes

kibitka /kɪˈbɪtkə/ n
kibitka
carriage or sleigh

kibosh /kaɪˈbɑʃ/ /kɪ-/ /kɪˈbɑʃ/ /ˈkaɪˌbɑʃ/ /ˈkaɪˌbɒʃ/ n
holà
something which checks or restrains

kick /kɪk/ [kʰɪk] n
coup de pied botter
hit or strike with the leg or foot

kick /kɪk/ [kʰɪk] v
botter donner un coup de pied à
strike with or raise the foot or leg
kicker
to remove a participant from an online activity
s'en mordre les doigts
reproach oneself

kick around v
trainer
to wander loose

kick ass v
botter le cul défoncer tabasser
to beat someone in a fight
cartonner déchirer
to be very impressive

kick in the pants n
coup de pied au cul coup de pied au derrière
reminder to start

kick into touch v
botter en touche
rugby
botter en touche noyer le poisson
evade an issue

kick off v
barder dégénérer
to have an argument start
craquer
to be overcome with anger

kick out v
mettre à la porte foutre dehors
eject, throw out, or forcefully remove

kick over the traces v
ruer dans les brancards

kick someone when they are down v
frapper un ennemi à terre
make things worse for someone

kick start n
coup de fouet relance
impetus that starts a process
début en beauté démarrage du bon pied
fast or strong start
démarrage au kick
act of starting a motorcycle
démarreur au pied pédale de mise en marche
metal bar on motorcycle

kick start v
bien commencer commencer en beauté démarrer du bon pied démarrer en beauté
to start or begin strongly
démarrer au kick
to start a motorcycle
relancer
to make (something) active, functional, or productive again; to reinvigorate (an activity, system, or process).

kick the bucket /ˈkɪk ðə ˈbʌkɪt/ v
passer l'arme à gauche casser sa pipe
to die

kick the can down the road v
pelleter par en avant

kick wheel n
tour de potier
A wheel or disc used to throw pots, turned by kicking or pushing a heavy stone or concrete base with the foot

kick-off n
coup d'envoi
opening kick in football
lancement
opening sequence of an event

kickback /ˈkɪkbæk/ n
rétrocommission
covert payment in return for a favor

kickboxer n
kickboxeur kickboxeuse
one who practices kickboxing

kickboxing n
kick-boxing
sport

kicker /ˈkɪkə/ /ˈkɪkɚ/ n
blème
colloquial: unexpected situation or detail

kicksled n
trottinette des neiges
type of small sled

kickstand n
béquille
levered bar of a bicycle or motorcycle

kid /kɪd/ n
chevreau biquet
young goat
gosse flo gamin
young person (colloq.)
gosse môme bambin gamin
child (colloq.)

kid /kɪd/ v
blaguer charrier plaisanter rigoler
make a joke with
blaguer plaisanter rigoler
to joke
charrier faire marcher moquer niaiser
make a fool of

kiddo /ˈkɪdoʊ/ n
gamin mec mon pote
close friend
petit gamin mioche
child

kiddy fiddler n
pédéraste satyre
slang term for child predator

kidnap /ˈkɪdnæp/ n
enlèvement kidnapping rapt
an instance of kidnapping

kidnap /ˈkɪdnæp/ v
kidnapper enlever ravir
to seize and detain a person unlawfully

kidnapper /ˈkɪdnæpɚ/ n
ravisseur kidnappeur kidnappeuse ravisseuse
one who performs kidnap

kidnapping n
kidnapping enlèvement
the crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom

kidney /ˈkɪdni/ n
rein rognon
an organ in the body
rognon rein
food

kidney bean n
haricot rouge
variety of common bean

kidney stone n
calcul rénal
calculus in the kidney

kidney vetch n
anthyllide
Anthyllis vulneraria

kidult n
adulescent
middle-aged person who participates of youth culture

kidulthood n
adulescence
state or condition of being a kidult

kielbasa /kilˈbɑsə/ /kiːlˈbasə/ /kɪ(l)ˈbɑsə/ /ˈkubəsɑ/ n
kielbasa saucisse polonaise
Eastern European sausage

kieserite n
kiesérite
hydrated magnesium sulphate mineral

kike /kaɪk/ v
youde youpin youtre
offensive: Jewish person

kikimora n
kikimora
a female house spirit

kill /kɪl/ [kʰɪɫ] n
assassinat homicide meurtre
act of killing
cadavre victime
result of killing
mise à mort mort
death blow

kill /kɪl/ [kʰɪɫ] v
arrêter stopper éteindre
to render inoperative
mettre fin
to render void
tuer occire zigouiller buter couiquer descendre
to put to death

kill the fatted calf v
tuer le veau gras
begin a festive celebration

kill the goose that lays the golden eggs v
tuer la poule aux œufs d'or
to seek short term gain at the sacrifice of long term profit

kill time v
passer le temps tuer le temps
make time seem to pass more quickly by doing nothing important

kill two birds with one stone v
faire d'une pierre deux coups
solve two problems at once

killable /ˈkɪl.ə.bəl/ adj
tuable
fit to be killed

killdeer /ˈkɪldɪə/ /ˈkɪldɪɹ/ n
pluvier kildir
plover

killed in action adj
mort au combat mort en service
dead on duty

killer /ˈkɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪlɚ/ [ˈkʰɪlə(ɹ)] [ˈkʰɪɫlɚ] n
fatal mortel
something that causes death
tueur assassin meurtrier
murderer, person who kills

killer whale n
orque épaulard

killing /ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ n
meurtre
instance of someone being killed

kiln /kɪl(n)/ n
four touraille
oven, furnace or heated chamber

kilo /ˈkiloʊ/ /ˈkiːləʊ/ n
kilo
short form of kilogram

kilo- prefix
kilo-
prefix

kilobyte n
kilooctet
1024 bytes

kilocalorie n
grande calorie kilocalorie
unit of measure

kilocandela n
kilocandela
kilocandela

kilocycle n
kilocycle
a thousand cycles

kiloelectronvolt n
kiloélectronvolt
unit

kilogram /ˈkɪləɡɹæm/ n
kilogramme kilo
unit of mass equal to 1000 grams

kilohertz n
kilohertz
one thousand hertz

kilojoule n
kilojoule
an SI unit of energy

kilometrage n
kilométrage millage
total distance traveled in kilometers

kilometre /kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/ /kɪˈlɒmɪtə/ /ˈkɪləˌmitəɹ/ /ˈkɪləˌmiːtə/ n
kilomètre
unit of measure

kilometric adj
kilométrique
measured in kilometres

kiloton /ˈkɪləˌtʌn/ n
kilotonne
unit of measure

kilowatt n
kilowatt
one thousand watts

kilowatt-hour n
kilowatt-heure kilowattheure
unit of energy

kilt /kɪlt/ n
kilt
traditional Scottish garment

kimchi n
kimchi
Korean dish

kimono /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ /kəˈmoʊnə/ [kɪ̈ˈmoʊ̯noʊ̯] [kɪ̈ˈmoʊ̯nə] n
kimono
traditional Japanese clothing

kin /kɪn/ adj
apparenté
related by blood or marriage

kin /kɪn/ n
parenté proches
relatives collectively

kin selection n
sélection de parentèle

kinase /ˈkaɪneɪz/ /ˈkɪneɪz/ n
kinase
enzyme that transfers phosphate groups

kind /kaɪnd/ adj
favorable
favorable
gentil gentille
affectionate, nice

kind /kaɪnd/ n
nature
goods and services as payment
sorte genre acabit
type, race, category

kind of adv
en quelque sorte manière plus ou moins quelque peu à peu près
somewhat

kindergarten /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹd(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/ [ˈkʰɪn(d)əɹˌɡɑːɹt̬(ə)n] [ˈkʰɪɾ̃əɹˌɡɑːɹʔn̩] n
maternelle jardin d'enfants école maternelle
educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6

kindhearted adj
de bon cœur de cœur
having an innately kind disposition or character

kindle /ˈkɪn.dəl/ n
portée
group of kittens

kindle /ˈkɪn.dəl/ v
allumer
to start (a fire)
exalter inspirer susciter
to arouse
mettre bas
bring forth young

kindling /ˈkɪnd.lɪŋ/ n
petit bois
pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire

kindly /ˈkaɪndli/ adv
aimablement gentillement gentiment
in a kind manner
veuillez
used to make polite requests

kindness /ˈkaɪndnəs/ /ˈkaɪndnɪs/ n
bonté
being kind

kindred /ˈkɪndɹəd/ /ˈkɪndɹɪd/ n
tribu
people of same ethnic descent

kinematic /kaɪ.nɪˈmæt.ɪk/ /kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/ /kɪn.ɪˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
cinématique
of or relating to motion or to kinematics

kinematics /ˌkɪnəˈmætɪks/ n
cinématique
the branch of mechanics concerned with objects in motion

kinesiology /kəˌni.ziˈɔ.lə.d͡ʒɪ/ n
kinésiologie
study of body movement
kinésiologie appliquée
application of such principles

kinesis /ˌkəˈniːsɪs/ n
kinèse kinésie
the movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus

kinesthesia /ˌkaɪnɪsˈθiʒə/ /ˌkɪnɪsˈθiʒə/ n
kinesthésie
sensation or perception of motion

kinetic /kaɪˈnɛtɪk/ /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
cinétique
relating to motion

kinetic energy n
énergie cinétique
energy from motion

kinetics /kɪˈnɛt.ɪks/ n
cinétique
chemistry
physics

kinetid n
cinétide
structure in a eukaryotic cell used for locomotion

kinetochore /k(ʌ)ɪˈniːtəʊkɔː/ /kəˈniɾoʊkɔɹ/ n
kinétochore

kinetoplastid n
kinétoplastidé
group of parasitic protozoa

kinetoscope n
kinétoscope

kinety n
cinétie

king /kiŋ/ /kɪŋ/ n
dame
(draughts, checkers) a piece that reached the farthest row forward
roi
a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation
a playing piece in chess
a playing card with the image of a king in it

king cake /kɪŋ keɪk/ n
galette des rois couronne des rois gâteau des rois
cake eaten on Epiphany

king cobra n
cobra royal
Ophiophagus hannah

king of beasts /ˈkɪŋ əv ˈbiːsts/ n
roi des animaux
the lion

king of birds n
roi des oiseaux
the eagle

king of clubs n
roi de trèfle
playing card

king of diamonds n
roi de carreau
playing card

king of hearts n
roi de cœur
playing card

king of herrings n
régalec roi des harengs ruban de mer
Regalecus glesne

king of kings n
roi des rois
king who has other kings as subjects

king of spades /kɪŋɡ.əv.speɪdz/ n
roi de piques
playing card

king oyster mushroom n
éryngiées
edible mushroom Pleurotus eryngii

king penguin n
manchot royal
Aptenodytes patagonicus

king vulture /kɪŋ ˈvʌltʃəɹ/ n
sarcoramphe roi vautour pape
Sarcoramphus papa

kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ n
royaume règne
realm having as supreme ruler a king and/or queen
règne royaume
taxonomic division, below Domain and above Phylum

kingfish n
martin-pêcheur
fish

kingfisher /ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə/ n
martin-pêcheur
any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines

kinglet n
roitelet
bird of the family Regulidae
petty king

kingmaker /ˈkɪŋmeɪkə/ /ˈkɪŋˌmeɪkɚ/ n
faiseur de rois
someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader

kingship n
royauté
state of being a king

kink /kɪŋk/ n
bizarrerie excentricité perversion
peculiarity in sexual behaviour or taste
coude
tight curl, twist, or bend
hic imprévu
difficulty or flaw that impedes operation

kinkajou /ˈkɪŋkəˌd͡ʒuː/ /ˈkɪŋkəˌʒuː/ n
kinkajou
Potos flavus

kinky /ˈkɪŋ.ki/ adj
bouclé crépu
full of kinks
excentrique
queer, eccentric
pervers
marked by unconventional sexual preferences or behavior

kinship /ˈkɪnʃɪp/ n
parenté
relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption
relation or connection by nature or character

kinsman n
parent
male relative

kintsugi /kɪntˈsuːɡi/ n
kintsugi kintsukuroi
the art of repairing broken pottery with gold-mixed laquer

kiosk /ˈkiˌɑsk/ /ˈkiːˌɒsk/ n
kiosque
enclosed structure where cigarettes, magazines, etc are sold

kippah /kɪˈpɑː/ /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkɪpə/ n
kippa
skullcap

kirigami /ˌkɪɹɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ n
kirigami
origami with cutting permitted

kirmess /ˈkɜː(ɹ)məs/ n
kermesse
an outdoor festival and fair

kirpan /kɪə(ɹ)ˈpɑːn/ n
kirpan
a ceremonial sword

kirsch /kɜː(ɹ)ʃ/ /kɪə(ɹ)ʃ/ n
kirsch
clear brandy

kisel /ˈkiːsəl/ n
kissel
dessert

kiskadee n
quiquivi
species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family

kiss /kɪs/ [kʰɪs] n
baiser bise bisou bec bécot
a touch with the lips

kiss /kɪs/ [kʰɪs] v
effleurer embrasser
to touch lightly
embrasser baiser
to touch with the lips
to touch each other’s lips

kiss and ride n
dépose-minute

kiss ass v
lécher le cul lécher les bottes
to flatter excessively

kiss curl n
accroche-cœur

kiss goodbye v
dire adieu dire au revoir faire une croix sur

kiss me phraseologicalUnit
embrasse-moi
kiss me

kiss my ass interjection
aller chier aller se faire cuire un œuf aller se faire enculer aller se faire foutre aller se faire voir chez les Grecs cul
go away

kiss of life n
bouche-à-bouche
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

kiss of peace n
baiser de paix
greeting in Christianity

kit /kɪt/ n
jeu nécessaire équipement
lapereau
kitten

kitchen /ˈkɪt͡ʃən/ /ˈkɪt͡ʃɪn/ n
cuisine
room

kitchen cabinet n
placard
built-in cabinet found in a kitchen
Kitchen Cabinet
informal group of advisors

kitchen knife n
couteau de cuisine
typical knife for preparing food

kitchen paper n
essuie-tout
paper towels

kitchen sink n
bric-à-brac fourre-tout n'importe quoi pot-pourri tout-venant
(idiomatic) miscellany or miscellaneous item

kitchenhand n
commis de cuisine aide-cuisinier commis cuisinier
person who is employed to assist a cook in a kitchen

kitchenmaid n
fille de cuisine
woman employed in a kitchen

kitchenware n
ustensiles de cuisine
instruments and utensils found in a kitchen

kite /kaɪt/ n
cerf-volant
lightweight toy for flying
geometry: a polygon resembling the shape of a traditional toy kite; a quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end
milan
bird of prey of the family Accipitridae

kitefin shark n
squale liche
Dalatias licha

kitesurfing v
kiteboard kitesurf planche aérotractée
water sport

kitsch /kɪt͡ʃ/ adj
kitsch quétaine
of questionable aesthetic value

kitsch /kɪt͡ʃ/ n
kitsch kitch
art of questionable artistic value

kitschy /ˈkɪt͡ʃi/ adj
kitsch
having the nature of kitsch

kitsune /kɪtˈsuː.neɪ/ /kɪtˈsuː.ni/ /kɪtˈsuːn/ /ˈkɪt.sʊ.neɪ/ /ˈkɪts.neɪ/ /ˈkɪtsuːn/ n
kitsune kitsuné
Japanese fox spirit

kitten /ˈkɪtən/ n
blaireautin hérissonneau lapereau raton renardeau
a young rabbit, rat, hedgehog, squirrel, fox, badger, etc.
chaton
a young cat

kitty /ˈkɪti/ [ˈkʰɘɾiː] [ˈkʰɪɾi] n
cagnotte
pool of money
chaton minet
informal: kitten, young cat
mimi
childish: pet name for a cat

kitty litter /ˈkɪti ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪti ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈkʰɪɾi ˈlɪɾɚ] n
litière pour chat
mixture to provide a soiling area for cats

kiviak n
kiviak
auk stuffed inside a seal

kiwi /ˈkiːwi/ n
kiwi
bird

kiwi fruit n
kiwi
fruit

klaxon /ˈklæks(ə)n/ n
klaxon
loud electric horn or alarm

kleenex /ˈkli.nɛks/ /ˈklin.ɛks/ n
Kleenex
generic term for a disposable tissue

kleptocracy n
kleptocratie
corrupt and dishonest government

kleptocrat /ˈklɛptəˌkɹæt/ n
cleptocrate
corrupt leader

kleptocratic /klɛptə(ʊ)ˈkɹatɪk/ adj
cleptocratique kleptocratique
pertaining to a kleptocracy

kleptomania /ˌklɛp.təˈmeɪ.ni.ə, -ˈmeɪn.jə/ n
kleptomanie cleptomanie
disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsessions with stealing

kleptomaniac /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/ n
kleptomane
One who steals compulsively

klick /klɪk/ n
borne
slang, a kilometre

klipspringer /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋə/ /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋər/ n
oréotrague sassa
Oreotragus oreotragus

kliros n
kliros
church section

kludge /kluːd͡ʒ/ /klʌd͡ʒ/ n
expédient
construction designed to solve a problem temporarily

klutz /klʌts/ n
maladroit
a clumsy or stupid person

knack /næk/ n
chic
a readiness in performance; aptness at doing something; skill; facility; dexterity

knacker /ˈnakə/ /ˈnækɚ/ n
équarrisseur
one who separates animals for reuse

knacker /ˈnakə/ /ˈnækɚ/ v
crever vanner
to tire out

knacker's yard /ˈnæ.kɚz ˌjɑɹd/ /ˈnæk.əz ˌjɑːd/ n
équarrissoir
area of slaughterhouse where carcasses are rendered down to produce useful materials

knackered /ˈnæk.əd/ adj
éreinté HS avoir la tête dans le cul claqué
extremely tired or exhausted
HS baisé détraqué fichu foutu
broken, inoperative

knapsack /ˈnæpsæk/ n
sac à dos

knarr /nɔːɹ/ n
knarr
Norse merchant ship used by the Vikings

knave /neɪv/ n
fourbe voyou
deceitful fellow
page
archaic: boy; especially, boy servant
valet
playing card

knavery /ˈneɪvəɹi/ n
coup
the antics or tricks of a knave

knead /niːd/ v
pétrir
to work and press into a mass

kneaded eraser n
gomme mie de pain gomme à fusain
pliable tool for absorbing graphite or charcoal

kneading /ˈniːdɪŋ/ n
pétrissage
the process of kneading

kneading trough n
pétrin
trough in which dough is kneaded

knee /kniː/ /ni/ /niː/ n
genou
joint in the middle of the leg and area around it
part of a garment

knee /kniː/ /ni/ /niː/ v
donner un coup de genou mettre un coup de genou
To poke or strike with the knee
s'agenouiller se mettre à genoux
To kneel to

knee pad n
genouillère
protection for a knee

knee sock n
mi-bas demi-bas
a sock that reaches almost up to the knee

knee-high n
mi-bas demi-bas
sock that reaches almost up to the knee

knee-high to a grasshopper adj
haut comme trois pommes
short

knee-jerk adj
prévisible
reacting unthinkingly or spontaneously in an expected manner

kneecap /ˈniːˌkæp/ n
rotule
bone

kneeing n
coup de genou
blow

kneel /niːl/ v
agenouiller
to stoop down and rest on the knee

knell /nɛl/ n
glas
sound of a bell knelling

knell /nɛl/ v
sonner le glas
to ring a bell slowly
to signal or proclaim something by ringing a bell

knick-knack /ˈnɪkˌnæk/ n
bibelot colifichet
a small ornament of minor value

knickerbockers /ˈnɪkəbɒkəz/ /ˈnɪkɚbɑkɚz/ n
knickerbockers knickers
knickerbockers

knife /naɪf/ n
couteau
utensil or tool designed for cutting
weapon
any blade-like part designed for cutting

knife /naɪf/ v
frapper d'un coup de couteau
to use a knife to injure or kill

knife pleat n
pli couché pli plat
a type of sharply pressed pleating

knight /naɪt/ n
cavalier
chess piece
chevalier
warrior, especially of the Middle Ages
chevalier cavalier
person on whom a knighthood has been conferred

knight /naɪt/ v
faire chevalier
to confer a knighthood upon

knight banneret n
baneret banneret
Knight entitled to lead men under his own banner

knight-errant n
chevalier errant
knight

knightess n
chevaleresse
female knight

knit /ˈnɪt/ v
construire échafauder élaborer
to combine from various elements
se souder
intransitive: to become closely joined
souder unir
to join closely together
tricoter
to make fabric from thread or yarn

knit one's brows v
froncer les sourcils
to scowl, indicating anger, worry, or puzzlement

knitted /ˈnɪtɪd/ adj
tricoté
made by knitting

knitter n
tricoteur tricoteuse
one who knits

knitting /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ n
tricot
knitted fabric
tricot tricotage
activity and process of knitting

knitting needle n
aiguille à tricoter
thin rod used to knit yarn

knitwear n
tricot
knitted garments

knob /nɑb/ /nɒb/ n
bouton poignée pommeau
rounded protuberance, handle, or control switch
noix
in cooking, an amount just larger than a spoonful, usually of butter
nœud
the penis

knobbly adj
noueux
having a covering of small knobs

knobhead n
tête de nœud
fool, idiot

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ n
coup
abrupt rapping sound
impact

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ v
frapper
to rap one's knuckles against something

knock back v
lever le coude s'envoyer derrière la cravate
drink an alcoholic beverage swiftly
renverser
stun, surprise

knock down v
renverser
hit or knock (something) so that it falls

knock for a loop v
en boucher un coin
to astonish, overwhelm, confuse

knock off v
dételer
to halt one's work or other activity

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɑk ɔn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ [ˌnäk än ˈwʊd] interjection
touchons du bois
hopefully; used when undertaking such a customary action

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɑk ɔn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ [ˌnäk än ˈwʊd] v
toucher du bois
to take a customary action to ward off misfortune

knock out v
assommer
to render someone unconscious, as by a blow to the head

knock over v
renverser
to bump or strike something in such a way as to tip it

knock up /nɒk ʌp/ v
encloquer
To impregnate, especially out of wedlock

knock-kneed adj
cagneux
having knees abnormally close together

knock-knock interjection
toc-toc
verbal knocking sound

knock-on effect n
effet domino

knocked up adj
en cloque
pregnant

knockoff n
faux imitation
imitation of something

knoll /noʊl/ /nəʊl/ n
monticule tertre
small mound

knot /nɑt/ /nɒt/ n
nœud
looping
nautical unit of speed
(mathematics) closed curve
tangled clump
whorl in wood left by branch

knot /nɑt/ /nɒt/ v
nouer
form into a knot; tie with knot(s)

knot theory n
théorie des nœuds
branch of topology

knotweed n
renouée
Polygonum

knout /naʊt/ [nʌʊt] n
knout
kind of whip

know /noʊ/ /nəʊ/ v
connaître
experience
have sexual relations with
connaître connaitre
be acquainted or familiar with
savoir connaître
be certain or sure about (something)
savoir connaître connaitre
have knowledge of
understand (a subject)
savoir connaître être au courant
be informed about

know inside and out v
connaître sur le bout des doigts
know (something) very thoroughly

know like the back of one's hand v
connaître comme sa poche
be intimately knowledgable about

know one's own mind v
se connaître

know one's stuff v
toucher sa bille
knowledgeable in a particular field

know someone from Adam v
ne connaître ni d'Ève ni d'Adam

know the score v
connaître la chanson connaître la musique

know thyself proverb
connais-toi toi-même
be aware of both your strengths and limitations

know-how /ˈnoʊ.haʊ/ /ˈnəʊ.haʊ/ n
savoir-faire
the knowledge and skill to be able to do something correctly

know-it-all n
je-sais-tout toutologue ti-Jo Connaissant
someone who obnoxiously claims to be knowledgeable on a subject

knowable /ˈnoʊəbl̩/ adj
connaissable
capable of being known, understood or comprehended

knowingly adv
sciemment
knowingly

knowledge /ˈnoʊlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɒlɪd͡ʒ/ n
connaissance
awareness, state of having been informed
connaissance savoir connaissances science
total of what is known, product of learning
connaissance science
fact of knowing about something; understanding, familiarity with information
connaissances
familiarity with particular skill, discipline

knowledge graph n
graphe de connaissances
knowledge base

knowledge is power proverb
savoir, c'est pouvoir
knowledge is power

knowledgeable /ˈnɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈnɒl.ɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ adj
instruit savant
having knowledge, especially of a particular subject

known /noʊn/ /nəʊn/ /ˈnɐʉ.wɘn/ /ˈnɐʉn/ adj
connu
that whom other people know, renowned, famous

knuckle /ˈnʌkəl/ n
articulation jointure du doigt articulation du doigt
joint of the finger

knuckleball n
balle-papillon
A pitch thrown with the ball gripped on the fingertips and released with no rotation

knurl /nɜːl/ /nɝl/ n
moletage
grip pattern

koala /koʊ.ˈɑː.lə/ /kə.ˈwɑː.lə/ /kəʊ.ˈɑː.lə/ /ˈkwɑː.lə/ n
koala
a tree-dwelling marsupial that resembles a small bear

koan /ˈkoʊ.ɑn/ /ˈkəʊ.ɑːn/ n
aporie
riddle without solution

kobza n
kobza
a Ukrainian musical instrument

kofta /ˈkɑːftə/ /ˈkɒftə/ /ˈkɔːftə/ n
kafta
meatball or meatloaf dish

kogel mogel /ˌkoʊ.ɡəlˈmoʊ.ɡəl/ n
gogli gogli-mogli
egg-based dessert

kogo n
kogo

kohlrabi /koʊlˈɹɑb.i/ /kəʊlˈɹɑː.bi/ n
chou-rave
cabbage variety

koi /kɔɪ/ n
koï
variety of carp

koinëisation /ˌkɔɪneɪaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
koïnèisation
process whereby a lect develops into a koine

kokoshnik n
kokochnik
a traditional Russian headdress worn by women and girls

kokuji n
kokuji
kanji characters invented in Japan

kolkhoz /-kɒs/ /-kɔs/ /-kɔz/ /kol-/ /kɒl-/ /kɔːl-/ /kəlˈkɒz/ n
kolkhoze
farming collective

komatsuna n
komatsuna
leaf vegetable

komboskini n
tchotki
prayer rope

kombu /ˈkɒmbuː/ n
konbu
edible kelp used in East Asian cuisine

kompromat n
kompromat
dirt, compromising material

kookaburra /ˈkʊkəˌbaɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbɝɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbʌɹə/ n
kookaburra martin-chasseur géant
kingfishers

kooky /ˈkuki/ /ˈkuːki/ /ˈkʊki/ adj
dingue
crazy

kopek n
kopeck
one-hundredth of a ruble

koppa n
coppa koppa
Ancient Greek letter

kore /ˈkoɹeɪ/ /ˈkɔəɹeɪ/ n
coré
sculpture

kori bustard n
outarde kori
large bustard from Africa

kosher /ˈkoʊʃɚ/ /ˈkɑʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkəʊʃə/ adj
casher
figuratively, normal or standard
casher kascher
in accordance with Jewish law

koto n
koto
a Japanese stringed instrument

kouign-amann /-ˈmɑn/ /ˌkwin æˈmæn/ /ˌkwiːn æˈmæn/ n
kouign-amann
traditional Breton cake made of layers of butter, dough, and sugar

koumiss /ˈkuːmɪs/ n
koumis
fermented drink

kowari n
kowari
Dasyuroides byrnei

kowtow /ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/ n
kowtow
kowtowing

kowtow /ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/ v
s'agenouiller se prosterner
kneel such that forehead touches ground

kozachok /kəˌzɑˈt͡ʃɔk/ /ˌkazəˈtʃɒk/ /ˌkɑːzəˈtʃɒk/ n
kazatchok
Ukrainian and Russian couple-dance

kraal /kɹɑːl/ n
kraal
rural African community

kraft paper n
papier kraft
strong paper made from kraft pulp, often used for making corrugated board

krai /kɹaɪ̯/ n
kraï
a region or province in Russia

krait /kɹaɪt/ n
bongare
snake

krater n
cratère
Greek vessel

krautrock n
krautrock
a genre of German experimental rock music from the 1970s

krona n
couronne
currency

krone n
couronne
currency

krypton /ˈkɹɪptɒn/ n
krypton
a chemical element

kryptonite /ˈkɹɪptənaɪt/ n
kryptonite
weakness

króna /ˈkɹəʊ.nə/ n
couronne
currency

kshatriya /ˈkʃat.ɹi.ə/ n
kshatriya
a member of warrior caste

kudos /ˈkjuːdɒs/ /ˈkuː.doʊs/ /ˈkuː.doʊz/ n
gloire louange
praise, accolades

kuduro n
kuduro
style of music

kulak /ˈkulæk/ /ˈkuːlak/ n
koulak
prosperous peasant

kumquat /ˈkʌmkwɑt/ /ˈkʌmkwɒt/ n
kumquat
small orange fruit

kunai n
kunaï
tool and weapon

kung fu /ˈkɔŋ ˈfuː/ /ˈkʊŋ ˈfuː/ /ˈkʌŋ ˈfuː/ n
kung-fu
martial art

kurchatovium n
kourtchatovium
a rejected name for rutherfordium

kurgan /kʊəˈɡɑːn/ n
kourgane
prehistoric burial mound

kurta n
kurta
Indian shirt

kurtosis n
coefficient d'aplatissement kurtosis
measure of "tail heaviness"

kuru /ˈkʉː.ɹʉː/ /ˈkʊ.ɹuː/ n
kuru
central nervous system disease

kvass /kvɑːs/ n
kvas
fermented cereal-based low alcoholic beverage

kvetch /kvɛt͡ʃ/ n
plaintif râleur
person who endlessly whines or complains

kvetch /kvɛt͡ʃ/ v
râler plaindre
whine or complain, often needlessly and incessantly

kwassa kwassa /ˈkwɑs.ə ˈkwɑs.ə/ n
kwasa kwasa
dance rhythm

kyanite n
disthène
blue neosilicate mineral

kyat /kiˈ(j)ɑt/ /kiːˈɑːt/ /ˈkjɑt/ /ˈt͡ʃɑt/ n
kyat
unit of currency

kylix /ˈkaɪlɪks/ n
kylix
drinking cup

kyriarchy /ˈkaɪɹiˌɑɹki/ /ˈkaɪɹɪˌɑːki/ /ˈkɪ-/ n
kyriarchie
system of ruling and oppression

kyrie /ˈkɪəɹ.ɪˌeɪ/ n
kyrie kyrie eleison
prayer

kyudo n
kyudo
Japanese form of archery

kyūjitai n
kyūjitai
traditional form of Japanese kanji

l'esprit de l'escalier /lɛˌspɹi də ˈlɛskɑljeɪ/ /lɛˌspɹi də ˌlɛskəˈljeɪ/ /lɛˌspɹiː də lɛˈskaljeɪ/ n
esprit d'escalier esprit de l'escalier
phenomenon when a conversational rejoinder or remark only occurs to someone after the opportunity to make it has passed

la /lɑː/ n
la
syllable used in solfège to represent the sixth note of a major scale

label /ˈleɪbəl/ n
étiquette
small ticket or sign giving information

label /ˈleɪbəl/ v
étiqueter
give a label to in order to categorise
put a ticket or sign on

labeling n
étiquetage
set of labels

labellum /ləˈbɛl.əm/ n
labelle

labia /ˈleɪ.bi.ə/ n
lèvres lèvres de la vulve
folds of tissue at opening of vulva

labia majora n
grandes lèvres lèvres externes
outer folds of vulva

labia minora n
petites lèvres
(anatomy) the two inner folds of skin within the cleft of the labia majora

labial /ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ adj
labial
articulated by the lips
pertaining to the lips

labialization n
labialisation
secondary articulatory feature

labialize v
labialiser
make a sound labial

labiaplasty n
labioplastie
moulding of the labia

labile /ˈleɪbaɪl/ adj
labile
kinetically unstable; rapidly cleaved
liable to slip, err, fall or apostatize

labiodental /ˌleɪ.bi.oʊˈdɛn.təl/ /ˌleɪ.bi.əʊˈdɛn.təl/ adj
labiodental
articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth

labiodental /ˌleɪ.bi.oʊˈdɛn.təl/ /ˌleɪ.bi.əʊˈdɛn.təl/ n
labiodentale
a speech sound articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth

labiovelar n
labiovélaire
a velar sound articulated with lip-rounding

labium /ˈleɪ.bi.əm/ n
lèvre lèvre de la vulve
liplike structure

labneh n
labné
strained yoghurt, yoghurt cheese

labor market n
marché du travail marché de l'emploi
market consisting of workers

laboratory /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹiː/ /ləˈbɔɹətɹi/ /ləˈbɔɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæbɹəˌtɔɹi/ n
laboratoire
place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured
room, building or institution equipped for scientific research

laborer /ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɹɚ/ n
ouvrier
One who uses bodily strength to earn a wage

laborious /ləˈbɔːɹiəs/ adj
laborieux
requiring much physical effort

laboriously /ləˈbɔɹ.i.əs.li/ /ləˈbɔː.ɹi.əs.lɪ/ adv
laborieusement
with great expenditure of effort

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ n
accouchement travail
giving birth
labeur besogne
hard work
ouvriers travailleurs
workers
parti travailliste travaillistes
political party
travail effort
work

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ v
travailler
to work

labour camp n
camp de travail
type of prison

labour force n
main-d'œuvre
people available for employment

labour law n
droit du travail

laburnum /ləˈbɜːnəm/ /ləˈbɝnəm/ n
cytise laburnum
any tree of genus Laburnum

labyrinth /ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/ /ˈlæb.ɹɪnθ/ n
labyrinthe
maze
part of inner ear
anything complicated or confusing

labyrinthine /ˌlab.əˈɹɪn.θʌɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪn.θɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪnˌθaɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪnˌθin/ adj
labyrinthique
physically resembling a labyrinth

labyrinthitis n
labyrinthite
inflammation

lac /læk/ n
laque
a resinous substance

lace /leɪs/ n
dentelle
fabric

lacemaker n
dentelière
woman who makes lace

lacerate /ˈlæ.sɚ.ət/ /ˈlæ.sɚ.ɛɪt/ v
lacérer
To tear, rip or wound

laceration /læsəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
lacération
an irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue

lachanophobia /ˌlækənəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
lachanophobie
irrational fear of vegetables

lachrymatory /ˈlækɹɪmətəɹi/ adj
lacrymatoire lacrymogène
causing tears

lachrymatory /ˈlækɹɪmətəɹi/ n
lacrymatoire
vase intended to hold tears

lachrymose /ˈlæk.ɹɪ.moʊs/ adj
lacrymal
tearful; causing tears

lack /lak/ /læk/ n
manque défaut absence
deficiency, need

lack /lak/ /læk/ v
manquer
be without, need, require

lack of sleep n
manque de sommeil
not having slept enough

lackadaisical /læksə-/ /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ adj
languide
showing no interest or enthusiasm

lackey /ˈlæ.ki/ n
laquais
liveried male servant
a fawning, servile follower

lacking /ˈlækɪŋ/ adj
dépourvu
missing or not having enough of something

lackluster /ˈlæklʌstə(ɹ)/ adj
quelconque
not exceptional; not worthy of special merit, attention, or interest; having no vitality
terne
having no shine or lustre; dull

laconic /ləˈkɑnɪk/ /ləˈkɒnɪk/ adj
laconique
using as few words as possible

laconically adv
laconiquement
in a terse manner

laconism n
laconisme
brevity in expression

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ n
laque
glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ v
laquer
to apply a lacquer to something

lacquerer n
laqueur
one who lacquers

lacrimal /ˈlak.ɹɪm.l̩/ /ˈlak.ɹɪm.əl/ /ˈlæk.ɹəm.əl/ adj
lacrymal
of or relating to tears

lacrimal caruncle n
caroncule lacrymale
nodule at the inner corner of the eye

lacrimal gland n
glande lacrymale
gland which secretes tear fluid

lacrimal sac n
sac lacrimal
dilated upper end of the nasolacrimal duct

lacrosse /ləˈkɹɑs/ /ləˈkɹɒs/ /ləˈkɹɔs/ n
crosse lacrosse
sport

lacrosse stick n
crosse
instrument in lacrosse

lactam n
lactame
cyclic amides, nitrogen analogs of lactones

lactase n
lactase
A β-galactosidase enzyme

lactatemia n
lactatémie
the (normal) presence of lactate in the blood

lactation /lækˈteɪʃən/ n
allaitement lactation
process of providing milk to the young
lactation
secretion of milk
lactation period

lactic /ˈlæktɪk/ adj
lactique
of, relating to, or derived from milk

lactic acid n
acide lactique
2-hydroxy-propanoic acid (CH₃.CHOH.CO₂H)

lacticaemia n
lacticémie

lactometer n
pèse-lait
device to weight cream

lactone n
lactone
cyclic intramolecular ester

lactose /ˈlæk.toʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊz/ n
lactose
disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products

lactose intolerance n
intolérance au lactose
inability to metabolize lactose

lactulose /ˈlak.tjʊ.ləʊz/ /ˈlæk.t(j)ʊˌloʊs/ n
lactulose
synthetic disaccharide

lacustrine /-aɪn/ /ləˈkʌstɹɪn/ adj
lacustre
of or relating to lakes

lacy /ˈleɪ.si/ adj
comme de la dentelle
looking like lace
de dentelle en dentelle semblable à de la dentelle
made of lace or decorated with it

lad /læd/ /ləd/ n
gars garçon jeune homme
familiar term of address for a young man
garçon
a boy or young man
palefrenier

ladder /ˈladə/ /ˈlædɚ/ [ˈlæɾɚ] n
échelle
climbing tool

ladder snake n
couleuvre à échelons
Rhinechis scalaris

ladder wagon n
chariot à ridelles
a type of wagon

lade /leɪd/ v
charger
To fill or load

laden /ˈleɪdn̩/ /ˈleɪdən/ adj
alourdi chargé
weighed down with a load, burdened
chargé
heavy

ladette n
garçon manqué garçonne
young woman of masculine manners

ladies and gentlemen n
Mesdames et Messieurs
phrase used to address an audience of men and women

ladies first phraseologicalUnit
les dames d’abord

ladies' room n
toilettes femmes
lavatory intended for women

lading /ˈleɪdɪŋ/ n
chargement
shipment, cargo, freight

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ n
louche cuillère à pot poche pochon
deep-bowled spoon with a long, usually curved, handle
poche
container used in a foundry to transport and pour out molten metal

lady /ˈleɪdi/ [ˈleɪ.ɾi] n
dame lady madame
title for the wife a lord
dame madame
polite term referring to a woman
dame madame lady
woman of breeding and authority

lady fern n
fougère femelle
Athyrium filix-femina

lady's man n
homme à femmes
man who attracts women and enjoys their company

lady's mantle n
alchémille pied-de-lion
a herb

lady's thumb n
renouée persicaire
Persicaria maculosa

lady-in-waiting /ˌleɪdi ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ /ˌleɪdɪ ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ [-ɾɪŋ] n
dame d'honneur dame d'attendre dame de compagnie suivante
lady in the household of a woman of higher rank who attends her as a personal assistant
suivante
woman who is a maid or servant to a lady

lady-killer n
bourreau des cœurs tombeur
uncaring womanizer

ladybird /ˈleɪ.di.bəːd/ /ˈleɪ.di.bɝd/ n
coccinelle
member of Coccinellidae

ladyboy /ˈleɪdiˌbɔɪ/ n
ladyboy
effeminate homosexual man, especially an intergender person

ladyfinger n
boudoir
small sponge cake

ladyship /ˈleɪ.di.ʃɪp/ n
Madame
Term of respect

ladystick n
ladystick

lag /læɡ/ v
rester en arrière être en retard
To fall behind

lager lout n
jeune voyou
person who behaves in a violent manner when drunk

laggard /ˈlæɡəd/ /ˈlæɡɚd/ adj
retardataire
animal not growing as fast as flockmates

laggard /ˈlæɡəd/ /ˈlæɡɚd/ n
traînard
one who lags behind

lagger n
retardataire
one who installs lagging

lagoon /ləˈɡuːn/ n
lagune lagon étang
shallow body of water

lah-di-dah /ˌlɑːdiːˈdɑː/ adj
prout-prout
having pretension or haughtiness

lahar /ˈlɑhɑɹ/ n
lahar
volcanic mudflow

lahmacun n
lahmajoun
dish of Arab origin

laicist adj
laïciste
laicist (adjective)

laicist n
laïciste
laicist (noun)

laid /leɪd/ adj
vergé
of paper: ribbed with wires

laid-back adj
décontracté facile à vivre sympathique
relaxed and easy-going

laika n
laïka
hunting dog from Russia

lair /lɛə/ /lɛɚ/ n
antre
of a criminal, hero/superhero etc.
antre tanière repaire
of an animal

laissez faire /-(ˌ)zeɪ/ /ˈleɪseɪ ˌfɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæseɪ ˌfɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌleɪ-/ /ˌlɛ(ˌ)seɪ ˈfɛəɹ/ n
laisser-faire laissez-faire
economics: a policy of governmental non-interference in economic affairs

laity /ˈleɪ.ə.ti/ /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
laïcat
people of a church who are not ordained

lake /leɪk/ n
lac
body of water
laque
a kind of coloring agent

lake trout n
touladi truite grise
Salvelinus namaycush

lakeside adj
riverain
by the side of a lake

lama /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
lama
master of Tibetan Buddhism

lamassu /ləˈmasuː/ n
lamassu
Assyrian protective deity

lamb /læm/ [lɛəm] n
agneau
flesh of lamb as food
meek person
agneau agnelle
young sheep

lamb /læm/ [lɛəm] v
mettre bas
of a sheep, to give birth

lamb's ears n
oreille d'ours épiaire laineuse
ornamental plant with silky hairs on the leaves

lambada n
lambada
Brazilian dance

lambaste /læmˈbeɪst/ /læmˈbæst/ v
battre quelqu'un rouer de coups tabbasser
to give a thrashing to
blamer gronder reprimander
to scold or verbally reprimand

lambda /ˈlæm.də/ n
lambda
name of the Greek letter

lambda function n
fonction anonyme fonction lambda
anonymous function

lambert n
lambert

lambkin /ˈlæmkɪn/ n
agnelet
a young lamb

lame /leɪm/ adj
bancal bateau nul pitoyable
slang: unconvincing
boiteux boiteuse
unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs
naze nul poche ringard
slang: failing to be cool, funny, interesting or relevant

lame duck n
boulet canard boiteux
a person or thing that is helpless, inefficient or disabled
canard boiteux
an official who is marking time until leaving their office

lamed /ˈlɑːmɛd/ n
lamed lamedh lamèd
Semitic letter

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ n
complainte lamentation
song expressing grief
lamentation plainte
expression of grief, suffering, or sadness

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ v
plaindre
bewail
se lamenter
express grief

lamentable /ləˈmɛn.tə.bəl/ /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/ adj
déplorable lamentable
deplorable

lamentation /ˌlæm.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌlæm.ɪnˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
gémissement lamentation

lamia /ˈleɪ.mi.ə/ /ˈleɪmɪə/ n
lamie
monster in mythology

lamina /ˈlæm.ɪ.nə/ [ˈlɛəm.ɪ.nə] n
lame lamelle
thin layer of material

laminate /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ /ˈlæmɪnət/ n
lamifié stratifié
Material formed of thin sheets

laminate /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ /ˈlæmɪnət/ v
lamifier stratifier
To assemble from thin sheets
plastifier
To сover in protective plastic

laminate flooring n
laminé revêtement de sols stratifiés sol stratifié
synthetic flooring simulating wood

laminated adj
lamellé
consisting of many thin layers
laminé
made by lamination

lamination /ˌlæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌlæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
laminage
process

laminator n
machine à plastifier
device that laminates

lammergeier /ˈlaməɡaɪə/ /ˈlamɚɡaɪɚ/ n
gypaète
bird

lamp /læmp/ [leəmp] [lɛəmp] [lɛːmp] n
lampe
device producing light
oil device producing light

lampate n
lampate
a salt

lampblack n
noir de fumée
form of carbon

lampoon /læmˈpuːn/ n
pasquin libelle
written satirical attack

lamppost n
lampadaire réverbère
pole that holds up a light

lamprey /ˈlæm.pɹeɪ/ /ˈlæm.pɹi/ n
lamproie
a fish

lampshade /ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/ n
abat-jour
cover over a lamp

lance /læns/ /lɑːns/ n
lance
weapon of war
wooden weapon used in jousting or tilting
spear or harpoon used by whalers
(military) soldier armed with a lance

lance corporal n
caporal postiche caporal suppléant soldat de première classe
lance corporal

lance rest n
arrêt arrêt de cuirasse

lanceolate adj
lancéolé
botany, mycology: longer than wide, pointed apex

lanceolated warbler n
locustelle lancéolée
Locustella lanceolata

lancer n
lancier
cavalry soldier with a lance

lancet /læn.sɪt/ /lɑːn.sɪt/ n
lancette
surgical instrument

land /lænd/ [ɫeə̯nd] n
patrie pays
someone's homeplace
pays contrée
country or region
terre
part of Earth that is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water
ground that is suitable for farming
terre terrain
real estate or landed property

land /lænd/ [ɫeə̯nd] v
aborder
to arrive at land, especially a shore, or a dock, from a body of water
atterrir poser
to descend to a surface, especially from the air
poser atterrir
to bring to land

land ahoy interjection
terre en vue
interjection shouted by the ship's watch

land bridge n
pont terrestre
isthmus

land clearer n
défricheur
someone who clears land of vegetation

land mine /ˈlænd.maɪn/ n
mine terrestre mine
mine that is placed on land

land of Nod /ˈlænd əv ˈnɑd/ /ˈlænd əv ˈnɒd/ pn
pays des rêves

land on one's feet v
retomber sur ses pattes

land surveyor n
arpenteur géomètre
professional who measures land, delineates property boundaries, etc.

lander [ˈlændə] [ˈlændɚ] n
atterrisseur
space probe

landfill /ˈlænd.fɪl/ n
décharge
décharge dépotoir
site at which refuse is buried

landform /ˈlænd.fɔɹm/ /ˈlænd.fɔːm/ n
modelé
geological feature

landgrave n
landgrave
renderings of Landgraf

landgraviate n
landgraviat

landing /ˈlændɪŋ/ n
atterrissage
a coming to a surface, as of an airplane
palier
a platform at the top of a flight of stairs

landing craft n
chaland de débarquement
a type of flat-bottomed boat

landing gear n
train d'atterrissage
undercarriage

landing net n
épuisette
Fishnet

landing page n
atterripage
arriving web page

landing strip n
piste d'atterrissage
auxiliary or temporary runway for aircraft
ticket de métro
pubic hair pattern

landlady /ˈlændˌleɪ.di/ n
propriétaire
female landlord

landline n
ligne fixe
fixed telephone communications cable
téléphone fixe
telephone connected by such a fixed wire

landlocked /ˈlændlɑkt/ /ˈlændlɒkt/ adj
enclavé sans littoral
surrounded by land

landlord /ˈlænd.lɔɹd/ /ˈlænd.lɔːd/ n
patron
owner or manager of a public house
propriétaire bailleur
person who owns and rents land such as a house, apartment, or condo

landlubber /ˈlænd.lʌ.bə/ /ˈlænd.lʌ.bɚ/ n
marin d'eau douce
someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship

landmark /ˈlændmɑɹk/ n
repère point de repère amer
recognizable feature
site
notable location

landmass /ˈlænd.mæs/ n
masse terrestre
large continuous area of land

landowner /ˈlændˌoʊ.nɚ/ /ˈlændˌəʊ.nə/ n
propriétaire terrien propriétaire terrienne
a person who owns land

landplane n
avion terrestre
aircraft

landrace /ˈlændˌɹeɪs/ n
race naturelle
local variety of domesticated animal or plant adapted to its environment

landscape /ˈlan(d)skeɪp/ /ˈlæn(d)skɪp/ n
paysage
portion of land or territory
mode of printing
pictorial aspect of a country
picture representing a scene

landscape gardener n
paysagiste
person

landslide /ˈlænd.slaɪd/ n
glissement de terrain
natural disaster

landslide victory n
victoire écrasante
overwhelming victory in an election

landspout n
tornade de poussière

lane /leɪn/ n
couloir couloir aérien
course for ships or aircraft
ruelle allée chemin
passageway
voie
division of roadway

language /ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] n
langage jargon
vocabulary of a particular field
langage langue
nonverbal communication
computer language
the ability to communicate using words
langage parler
particular words used
langue langage
body of words used as a form of communication

language barrier n
barrière linguistique
barrier to communication

language border n
frontière linguistique

language code n
code de langue
a standard identifier of a language

language exchange n
échange linguistique
language exchange

language family n
famille de langues
set of languages

language isolate n
isolat langue isolée
natural language without relatives

language police n
police de la langue
language police

language proficiency n
compétence linguistique connaissance en la langue connaissances linguistiques maîtrise d’une langue niveau de langue
proficiency at a language

language school n
école de langues
school where foreign languages are taught

langued adj
lampassé
having the tongue visible

languid /ˈlæŋɡwəd/ /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/ adj
apathique
of an idea, writing, etc.: dull, uninteresting
faiblard faible languide
of a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm

languish /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
devenir étique dépérir se cachectiser se rabougrir
to lose strength and become weak
décliner marquer le pas patauger piétiner péricliter stagner
to be neglected, to make little progress
languir mourir
to pine away with longing
traîner une misérable éxistence vivoter
to live in miserable conditions

languor /ˈlæŋ(ɡ)ɚ/ /ˈlæŋɡə/ n
langueur
state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid feeling; an instance of this

languorous /ˈlæŋ(ɡ)ərəs/ /ˈlæŋɡərəs/ adj
langoureux
lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical

lank /læŋk/ adj
plats
of hair straight and flat

lanky /ˈlæŋk.i/ adj
dégingandé
tall, slim

lanolin n
lanoline
greasy yellow substance

lansquenet /ˈlanskəˌnɛt/ /ˈlɑːnskəˌnɛt/ /ˌlænskəˈnɛt/ n
lansquenet
German mercenary of the 15th or 16th century
gambling card game

lantern /ˈlæntən/ /ˈlɛən(t)ɚn/ n
lanterne
case of transparent material made to protect a flame, or light
a smaller and secondary cupola crowning a larger one

lantern wheel n
lanterne pignon à lanterne
pinion with cylindrical staves instead of teeth

lanternfish n
poissons-lanternes
Any small, deep sea fish of family Myctophidae

lanthanum /ˈlænθənəm/ n
lanthane
metallic element

lanugo /ləˈnjuːɡəʊ/ n
lanugo
soft down or fine hair

lanyard /ˈlæn.jəd/ /ˈlæn.jɚd/ /ˈlænˌjɑɹd/ /ˈlænˌjɑːd/ /ˈɫænjəd/ n
dragonne lanière
cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried

laogai n
laogai

lap /læp/ n
côté
lower part of a garment that plays loosely
giron
part that lies on the knees or thighs when one sits down
giron genoux
upper legs of a seated person
tour de circuit
sports: one circuit around a race track

lap /læp/ v
prendre un tour
sports, motor racing: to overtake a straggler in a race
laper
to take liquid into the mouth with the tongue

lap cheong n
lap cheong saucisse chinoise
type of sausage

lap dance n
danse-contact lap dance
erotic form of entertainment

lap dissolve n
fondu enchaîné
A dissolve from one image or scene to another

lap dog /ˈlæpdɒɡ/ n
bichon chien de manchon chien de salon chien-chien
small dog suited to resting in its master's lap

laparoscopic adj
laparoscopique
relating to laparoscopy

laparoscopy /lapəˈɹɒskəpi/ n
laparoscopie
examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity

laparotomy n
laparotomie
surgical procedure

lapel /ləˈpɛl/ n
revers colbac
each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on a jacket or coat

lapicide /ˈlæpɪsaɪd/ n
lapicide
stonecutter

lapidary /ˈlæpəˌdɛɹi/ /ˈlæpɪdəɹi/ /ˈlæpɪdɹi/ adj
lapidaire
of a piece of writing or a writing style: characteristic of or suitable for an inscription; embodying the precision and refinement of inscriptions on monuments
of an inscription: engraved on stone
of or pertaining to stones in general

lapidary /ˈlæpəˌdɛɹi/ /ˈlæpɪdəɹi/ /ˈlæpɪdɹi/ n
lapidaire
field in which such a person works
person who cuts and polishes, engraves, or deals in gems and precious stones
treatise on (precious) stones

lapidate /ˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/ v
lapider
stone to death

lapidation /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/ n
lapidation
act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death

lapinize v
lapiniser

lapis lazuli /ləˈzu.li/ /ˈlaz.jʊ.li/ /ˈlæz.(j)ə.laɪ/ /ˈlæʒ.ə.laɪ/ /ˈlæʒ.ə.li/ /ˌlap.ɪs ˈlaz.jʊ.laɪ/ /ˌlæp.ɪs ˈlæz.(j)ə.li/ n
lapis-lazuli
precious blue stone

lappet n
bout
small decorative fold or flap

lapping /ˈlæpɪŋ/ n
garniture
winding of a bow

lapse /læps/ n
erreur faute
a temporary failure; a slip

lapti n
lapti
bast shoes

laptop /ˈlæp.tɑp/ /ˈlæp.tɒp/ n
portable ordinateur portable
computing: a laptop computer

lapwing /ˈlæpwɪŋ/ n
vanneau vanneau huppé
bird belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae

larceny /ˈlɑɹ.sə.ni/ /ˈlɑː.sən.i/ /ˈlɑː.sɪ.ni/ n
larcin vol
law: unlawful taking of personal property
law: larcenous act

larch /ˈlɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ˈlɑːtʃ/ n
mélèze
a coniferous tree
the wood of the larch

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ n
saindoux lard
fat from the abdomen of a pig

larder /ˈlɑɹ.dɚ/ /ˈlɑː.də/ n
cellier garde-manger
cool room used as food storage

large /lɑɹd͡ʒ/ /lɑːd͡ʒ/ adj
grand
of greater size

large intestine n
gros intestin
bodily organ

large-scale adj
sur grande échelle sur vaste échelle
à grande échelle
drawn large so as to show detail
large in amount, scope or extent

large-sized adj
de grande dimension de grande taille grand

large-tailed antshrike n
batara de Leach
a passerine of the antbird family

largely /ˈlaːd͡ʒ.li/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.li/ /ˈlɑːd͡ʒ.li/ adv
en grande partie largement
in a widespread or large manner
en général pour la plupart
for the most part

larger than life adj
plus grand que nature
of greater size or magnitude than is natural

largesse /lɑɹˈ(d)ʒɛs/ /lɑːˈ(d)ʒɛs/ n
largesse
(uncountable) trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time
largesses
(countable) specific gift of money, etc., given in this way

lark /lɑɹk/ /lɑːk/ n
alouette
bird
lève-tôt alouette
one who wakes early

larkspur n
dauphinelle pied d’alouette
Delphinium

larva /ˈlɑɹ.və/ /ˈlɑː.və/ n
larve
a stage of growth
an animal in such stage of growth

laryngeal /ləˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/ /ləˈɹɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ləˈɹɪn.ʒi.əl/ /ˌlæɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ /ˌlɛɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ adj
laryngien laryngique laryngé
of or pertaining to larynx

laryngitic adj
laryngiteux

laryngitis /læɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/ /lɛɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/ n
laryngite
inflammation of the larynx

laryngological adj
laryngologique
of or pertaining to laryngology

laryngologist n
laryngologue
a person who studies or specializes in laryngology

laryngology n
laryngologie
branch of physiology

laryngoscope n
laryngoscope
endoscope used for viewing the interior of the larynx

laryngospasm n
laryngospasme
spasmodic closure of the larynx

larynx /ˈlæ.ɹɪŋks/ /ˈlæɹ.ɪŋks/ /ˈlɛɹ.ɪŋks/ n
larynx
organ involved in breath control, protection of the trachea, and sound production

lasagna /lɘˈsɐː.njɘ/ /lɘˈzɐː.njɘ/ /ləˈsɑː.njə/ /ləˈzæn.jə/ /ləˈzɑ.njə/ /ləˈzɑː.njə/ n
lasagne
baked dish

lascivious /ləˈsɪviəs/ adj
lascif lubrique
wanton

lasciviousness n
lascivité
characteristic or state of being lascivious

laser /ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈleɪzɚ/ n
laser
device producing beam of light

laser beam n
rayon laser
light from a laser

laser focus n
concentration chirurgicale

laser pointer n
pointeur laser
device that emits a highly concentrated beam of light

laser printer n
imprimante à laser
computer printer

laserwort n
laser
plant of the genus Laserpitium

lash /læʃ/ n
coup de fouet
stroke with a whip
lanière
thong of a whip

lash /læʃ/ v
fouetter
to strike with a lash
gronder
to scold

lash out v
vitupérer
To make a fierce verbal attack

lass /læs/ n
demoiselle fille fillette jeune femme jeune fille
a young woman or girl

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adj
dernier
final
most recent
least preferable

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adv
finalement en dernier
after everything else

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ n
forme
tool

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ v
durer
to endure, continue over time

last but not least /ˈlæst bʌt nɑt ˈlist/ /ˈlɑːst bʌt nɒt ˈliːst/ adv
dernier mais non des moindres
An expression to start the last item of a list

last call n
dernier appel
announcement

last gasp n
dernier souffle dernier soupir
a person's last breath before dying

last mile /ˌlæst ˈmaɪl/ /ˌlæst-/ /ˌlɑːst ˈmaɪl/ n
dernier kilomètre
portion of the infrastructure the carries communication signals from the main system to the end user’s business or home

last night adv
hier soir
during the night before today

last night n
hier soir
previous evening or night

last resort n
dernier recours
only remaining option

last respects n
dernier adieu

last stand /læst stænd/ /lɑːst stænd/ [lɑːst stænd] [ɫæst stɛə̯nd] n
baroud d'honneur

last straw n
la goutte d’eau qui fait déborder le vase
small additional burden

last time n
dernière fois
the previous occurrence

last week adv
la semaine dernière
week before this one

last word n
dernière paroles
(often pluralized) final statement uttered before death

last words n
derniers mots dernières paroles
final remarks uttered by a person before death

last year adv
[[l']]an dernier [[l']]an passé [[l']]année dernière [[l']]année passée
year before this one

last-ditch adj
de la dernière chance
as a last resort, done in desperation

lastborn /ˈlæst.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈlɑːst.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ [ˈlæst.ˌbɔɚ̯n] [ˈlɑːst.ˌbɔːn] n
dernier-né dernier-née
youngest child of a family

lasting /ˈlastɪŋ/ /ˈleəstɪŋ/ /ˈlæstɪŋ/ /ˈlɑːstɪŋ/ adj
permanent permanente
persisting for an extended period of time

lastly /ˈlæstli/ /ˈlɑːstli/ adv
finalement
discourse marker

latch /læt͡ʃ/ n
loquet verrou
fastening for a door

latchkey kid n
enfant à clé
schoolchild

late /leɪt/ adj
défunt feu regretté regrettée
euphemism for "dead"
en retard
not arriving until after an expected time
tard en retard
near the end of a period of time
near the end of the day

late /leɪt/ adv
tard en retard
past a designated time

late antique adj
tardo-antique
of or pertaining to Late Antiquity

late capitalism n
capitalisme tardif
form of capitalism

late fee n
frais de retard pénalité de retard
fee charged for late material

late lamented adj
regretté
Sadly missed, due to death

late riser n
lève-tard
someone who gets up late

latecomer /ˈleɪtˌkʌm.ə/ /ˈleɪtˌkʌm.ɚ/ n
retardataire
one who arrived late

lateen /læˈtiːn/ /ləˈtin/ /ləˈtiːn/ n
voile latine
sail

latency /ˈleɪ.tən.si/ n
latence
delay

latent /ˈleɪ.tənt/ adj
latent
existing or present but concealed or inactive

latent heat n
enthalpie de changement d'état
heat that is released or absorbed accompanying a change of state or of phase

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ [ˈleɪ̯ɾɚ] adj
più in ritardo plus en retard
more late
postérieur
coming afterward in time

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ [ˈleɪ̯ɾɚ] adv
plus tard
afterward in time
at some unspecified time in the future

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ [ˈleɪ̯ɾɚ] interjection
à plus
see you later

later on adv
ultérieurement

lateral /ˈlæt.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈlæt.ɹəl/ adj
latéral
of or pertaining to the side
pertaining to the left or right of the body

lateral line n
ligne latérale
organ

lateral thinking n
pensée latérale
lateral thinking

lateralization n
latéralisation

laterally adv
latéralement
done in a lateral manner

laterite /ˈlatəɹʌɪt/ n
latérite
red hard or gravel-like soil or subsoil

laters /ˈleɪtəz/ /ˈleɪtɚz/ interjection
a+ à plus à toute
slang expression used at parting

latest /ˈleɪ.tɪst/ adj
dernier en date
most recent

latex /ˈleɪtɛks/ /ˈleɪˌtɛks/ n
latex
milky sap

lath /læθ/ n
latte liteau volige
a thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc.

lathe /leɪð/ n
tour
machine tool used to shape a piece of material

lathe /leɪð/ v
tourner
to shape with a lathe

lather /ˈlæð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæð.ɚ/ /ˈlɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ n
mousse de savon
foam of soap and water
écume
foam from profuse sweating

lather /ˈlæð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæð.ɚ/ /ˈlɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ v
savonner
to cover with lather

laticlave /ˈlatɪkleɪv/ n
laticlave
senatorial badge

latifundial /latɪˈfʌndɪəl/ adj
latifondiaire
pertaining to latifundia

latitude /ˈlæt.ə.tjud/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tud/ n
latitude
angular distance north or south from the equator
angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic
latitude parallèle
imaginary line parallel to the equator
marge
freedom from restrictions

latitudinal adj
latitudinal
relating to latitude

latitudinarian /lædɪtuːdəˈnɛɹi.ən/ /ˌlatɪtjuːdɪˈnɛːɹɪən/ adj
latitudinaire
tolerant, especially of other people's religious views

latitudinarian /lædɪtuːdəˈnɛɹi.ən/ /ˌlatɪtjuːdɪˈnɛːɹɪən/ n
latitudinaire
a person who is tolerant

latreutic /ləˈtɹuːtɪk/ adj
latreutique
relating to latria

latrine /ləˈtɹiːn/ n
latrine latrines
a very simple toilet facility, usually just a pit or trench

latte /laˈteɪ/ /ˈlæ.teɪ/ /ˈlɑ.teɪ/ n
café au lait
caffè latte

latte art n
latte art
art

latter /ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæt.əɹ/ [ˈlæɾ.ɚ] adj
dernier
relating to or being the second of two items
close (or closer) to the present time
near (or nearer) to the end

lattice /ˈlæt.ɪs/ n
grillage treillage treillis
grille lattis quadrillage réseau
regular spacing or arrangement of geometric points
treillis
flat panel constructed with strips of wood or other material

laud /lɑd/ /lɔd/ /lɔːd/ v
glorifier célébrer exalter
to praise, to glorify

laudable /ˈlɔːdəbl/ adj
louable
worthy of being lauded

laudableness /ˈlɔːdəbəlnɪs/ n
laudabilité
quality of being laudable

laudanum /ˈlɔːdnəm/ /ˈlɔːdənəm/ n
laudanum
the tincture of opium once widely used

laudatory /ˈlɔːdətɹi/ adj
élogieux
of or pertaining to praise

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ n
rire
expression of mirth peculiar to the human species

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ v
rire
show mirth by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face and emission of sounds
be or appear cheerful
express by, or utter with, laughter
affect or influence by means of laughter
rire moquer
make an object of laughter or ridicule

laugh in one's sleeve v
rire dans sa barbe rire sous cape
laugh secretly

laugh like a drain v
rire comme un bossu rire comme une baleine

laugh on the other side of one's face v
faire le malin

laugh one's head off v
fou rire
laugh uproariously

laughable /ˈlaːfəbl̩/ /ˈlæfəbl̩/ /ˈlɑːfəbl̩/ adj
ridicule risible
worthy of derision
risible
fitted to excite laughter

laughing gas n
gaz hilarant
common name for nitrous oxide

laughing kookaburra n
kookaburra martin-chasseur géant
Dacelo novaeguineae

laughing stock n
risée objet de moquerie
object of ridicule

laughter /ˈlæftɚ/ /ˈlɑːftə/ n
rire
sound (as) of laughing
movement of the muscles of the laughing face

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ n
lancement
act of launching

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ v
lancer
throw, hurl, let fly, propel with force
send out; start on a career; set going; give a start to; put in operation

launch pad /ˈlɑntʃ.pæd/ /ˈlɔntʃ.pæd/ /ˈlɔːntʃ.pæd/ n
rampe de lancement aire de lancement
the surface from which a launch is made

launch window n
fenêtre de lancement fenêtre de tir

launcher /ˈlɑnt͡ʃ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔnt͡ʃ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːntʃ.ə/ n
lanceur
computing: an application that launches another or others

launder /ˈlɑndɚ/ /ˈlɑːndə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔndɚ/ /ˈlɔːndə/ v
blanchir
to wash and iron

launderette /lɔndəˈɹɛt/ /lɔːnˈdɹɛt/ n
laverie automatique buanderie lavomatique
place with facilities for washing that public may use

laundry /ˈlɑn.dɹi/ /ˈlɑːn.dɹi/ /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ n
blanchissage blanchisserie
laundering; washing
buanderie laverie
place or room where laundering is done
linge lessive
that which needs to be laundered

laureate /ˈlɑɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɑɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.ət/ adj
lauréat lauréate
one crowned with laurel

laurel /ˈlɒɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔːɹ.əl/ n
couronne de laurier couronne de lauriers
crown of laurel
laurier
Laurus nobilis
lauriers
honor, distinction

laurel wreath n
couronne de laurier couronne de lauriers
wreath worn as a symbol of victory

lav /læv/ n
petit coin
non-offensive slang for a lavatory

lava /ˈlævə/ /ˈlɑːvə/ n
lave
molten rock

lava lake n
lac de lave
reservoir of molten lava

lava lamp n
lampe à lave
lamp used for decoration

lavabo /ləˈveɪbəʊ/ n
lavabo
church washbasin

lavalier /ˌlæv.əˈlɪɹ/ /ˌlɑv-/ n
micro-cravate
a kind of microphone

lavash /ləˈvaʃ/ /ləˈvɑːʃ/ n
lavash
a soft, thin flatbread

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ adj
bleu lavande lavande
colour

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ n
lavande
plant
colour

lavishly /ˈlævɪʃli/ adv
fastueusement
in a lavish manner

lavishness /ˈlæv.ɪʃ.nəs/ /ˈlæv.ɪʃ.nɪs/ n
faste
state or characteristic of being lavish

law /lɑ/ /lɔ/ /lɔː/ /ɫoː/ n
loi
mathematics: statement that is true under specified conditions
informal: the police
loi droit
any rule that must or should be obeyed
body of rules established in a community by its authorities
loi théorème
statement of (observed, established) order, sequence or relationship of phenomena

law and order n
ordre public
enforcement of law, statutes and social conventions

law clerk n
assistant de justice assistant du contentieux référendaire
first definition

law enforcement n
application de la loi
ensuring obedience to law
forces de l'ordre
various government agencies involved in the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals

law firm n
cabinet d'avocats
business formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law

law of excluded middle n
principe du tiers exclu
axiom of classical logic

law of large numbers pn
loi des grands nombres
statistical tendency

law of nations n
droit des gens
international law

law of the jungle n
loi de la jungle loi du plus fort
The survival of the fittest

law of war n
droit de la guerre
law concerning acceptable practices while engaged in war

law school n
faculté de droit
institution

law-abiding adj
respectueux de la loi
obeying the laws

lawbreaker n
criminel hors-la-loi
person who breaks the law

lawful /ˈlɔːfʊl/ adj
légal
conforming to or recognised by law or rules

lawless /ˈlɔːləs/ adj
anarchique sans foi ni loi
not restrained by the law

lawlessness n
illégalité anarchie
lack of law and order

lawman /ˈlɔmæn/ /ˈlɔmən/ /ˈlɔːmæn/ /ˈlɔːmən/ n
homme de loi
an officer of the law

lawn /lɑn/ /lɔn/ /lɔːn/ n
clairière
open space between woods
gazon pelouse
ground covered with grass

lawnmower /ˈlɑn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːn.məʊ.ə/ n
tondeuse à gazon tondeuse
a device to cut grass

lawrencium /ləˈɹɛnsiəm/ n
lawrencium
chemical element

lawsuit /ˈlɑˌs(j)ut/ /ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/ /ˈlɔːˌs(j)uːt/ n
procès poursuite poursuite judiciaire
case where a court is needed to resolve differences

lawyer /ˈlɔ.jɚ/ /ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːjə(ɹ)/ n
avocat avocate juriste femme de loi homme de loi
professional person authorized to practice law

lawyer's wig n
coprin chevelu
Coprinus comatus

lax /læks/ adj
laxiste
lacking care
not strict; lenient; allowing for deviation

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ adj
laxatif
causing movement of the bowels

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ n
laxatif purgatif
substance with a laxative effect

lay /leɪ/ adj
laïque
non-clergy

lay /leɪ/ n
coup
casual sexual partner

lay /leɪ/ v
pondre
to deposit an egg
poser mettre coucher
to place something down in a position of rest

lay an egg v
faire un bide faire un flop
to produce a failure or flop
pondre
to produce an egg

lay bare v
découvrir exposer révéler
reveal

lay down v
se coucher
to lie down for rest

lay down one's arms v
déposer les armes

lay into v
assommer
To beat up.
engueuler réprimander
To berate; to scold.

lay off v
licencier virer
to dismiss workers from employment

lay something at the feet of v
accuser
to assign responsibility for (something) to (someone)

lay the groundwork v
préparer le terrain
To provide the basics

layabout /ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/ n
fainéant glandeur
lazy person

layer /lɛə/ /lɛɚ/ /ˈleɪ.ə/ /ˈleɪ.ɚ/ n
calque
drawing surface (computer graphics)
couche
single thickness of some material covering a surface
item of clothing worn under or over another
deposit
marcotte
shoot of a plant
pondeuse
hen kept to lay eggs

laying hen n
poule pondeuse
hen raised for egg production

laying on of hands n
apposition des mains imposition des mains
using touch to communicate spiritual energy from one person to another

layman /ˈleɪmən/ n
laïc
someone who is not an ordained cleric
profane
someone who is not a professional in a given field

layoff n
chômage technique licenciement économique
dismissal of employees

layout /ˈleɪ.aʊt/ n
disposition schéma structure
structured arrangement of items
mise en page maquette
process of arranging media content for publishing
plan
map or a drawing of a construction site

layover /ˈleɪˌəʊvə(ɹ)/ n
escale
break between stages of a journey

layperson n
laïc laïque
one who is not a cleric
profane
one who is not intimately familiar with a given subject

lazaretto /ˌlæzəˈɹɛti/ /ˌlæzəˈɹɛtoʊ/ /ˌlæzəˈɹɛtəʊ/ [-ɾi] [-ɾoʊ] n
lazaret
building or ship used to temporarily isolate sick people to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
place reserved for people with infectious diseases (especially leprosy or plague) to live on a long-term basis

lazily adv
paresseusement
in a lazy manner

laziness n
paresse flemme
quality of being lazy

lazurite n
lazurite
mineral of metamorphosed limestones

lazy /ˈleɪzi/ adj
inactif
causing idleness; relaxed or leisurely
paresseux fainéant
unwilling to work

lazybones n
fainéant flemmard fainéante
person who is lazy

lcm n
PPCM
initialism for least common multiple

leach /liːt͡ʃ/ v
lessiver
to purge a soluble matter out of something

lead /lid/ /liːd/ n
conduire amener pousser
draw or direct by influence
conduire mener guider
guide or conduct in a certain course
diriger commander
conduct or direct with authority
guider diriger
guide or conduct with the hand, or by means of some physical contact connection
mener
intransitive: tend or reach in a certain direction
mener amener
guide or conduct oneself
mener diriger
go or be in advance of; precede
intransitive: be more advanced
intransitive: have the highest interim score in a game
piste tuyau
information obtained by a detective or police officer
prospect
potential customer
tuyau
information obtained by a news reporter

lead /lɛd/ n
interligne
separator line in print
typography: vertical space
mine
refill for writing tool
plomb
chemical element
bullets
sonde
plummet to measure depth of water

lead astray v
induire
to misguide or misdirect

lead by the nose v
mener par le bout du nez

lead guitar n
guitare solo
electric guitar that plays soloistically

lead oxide n
oxyde de plomb
yellow oxide of lead

lead shot n
plomb
Small balls of lead used as projectiles

lead time n
délai de livraison délai de mise en œuvre
the amount of time between the initiation of some process and its completion

leader /ˈlidɚ/ /ˈliː.də(ɹ)/ n
chef dirigeant leader
one having authority

leaderboard n
classement
a board showing the ranking of leaders in a competition

leadership /ˈlidɚʃɪp/ /ˈliːdəʃɪp/ n
leadership autorité charisme
capacity to lead

leading /ˈlɛdɪŋ/ n
interligne
Vertical space added between lines

leading edge n
bord d'attaque
aeronautics: frontmost edge of an airfoil

leading question n
question suggestive question tendancieuse
suggestive interrogation

leading tone n
note sensible sensible

leaf /liːf/ n
battant ouvrant vantail
moveable panel of a bridge or door
feuille
part of a plant
computing, mathematics: tree node without descendants
sheet of any substance beaten or rolled until very thin
anything resembling the leaf of a plant
feuille feuillet
sheet of a book
plateau rallonge feuille
flat section used to extend a table

leaf /liːf/ v
feuiller
to produce leaves

leaf fat n
panne
layers of fat that support the kidneys of a pig

leaf litter n
feuilles mortes litière
dead plant material, such as fallen leaves, bark, and twigs

leaf spring n
ressort à lames
leaf spring

leaf through v
feuilleter
to turn the pages of (a book) idly, reading short sections at random

leaf-cutter ant n
fourmi coupe-feuille
type of ant

leaf-storm n
bourrasque de feuilles
a wind-driven burst of dead leaves

leaflet /ˈliːflɪt/ n
dépliant prospectus tract
foliole
component of a compound leaf

leafy /ˈliːfi/ adj
feuilleté
in the form of leaves (of some material)
feuillu
containing much foliage
covered with leaves

league /liːɡ/ n
ligue
a group or association of cooperating members
organization of sports teams
lieue
distance

league cup n
coupe de la ligue
cup competition

league table n
classement
tabular display of teams

leak /liːk/ n
fuite
entrance or escape of a fluid through a crack, fissure, or other aperture
divulgation, or disclosure, of information
fuite voie d'eau
crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape
taupe
the person through whom such divulgation, or disclosure, occurred

leak /liːk/ v
fuir divulguer
(of a container) to allow fluid to escape or enter
to reveal secret information

leakage /ˈliːkɪd͡ʒ/ n
fuite
act of leaking

lean /liːn/ adj
maigre
of meat, having little fat
mince
being slim, not fleshy
pauvre
having a low proportion of a desired substance
serré
having little extra or little to spare

lean /liːn/ v
pencher
to incline
s'appuyer
to rest or rely upon for support
se pencher
to hang outwards
se presser
to press against

leap /liːp/ n
bissextile
intercalary
saut bond
the act of leaping

leap /liːp/ v
sauter bondir
to jump

leap day /liːp deɪ/ n
bissexte
extra day in a leap year

leap in the dark n
saut dans l'inconnu

leap of faith n
acte de foi
act of believing in something despite proof

leap year /ˈliːpˌjɪə/ /ˈliːpˌjɪɹ/ /ˈlɛpˌjiːɹ/ /ˈlɛpˌjɪɹ/ n
année bissextile
366-day year in the Gregorian calendar

leapfrog /-fɹɔɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɑɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɒɡ/ n
saute-mouton
game

leapfrog /-fɹɔɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɑɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɒɡ/ v
faire du [[saute-mouton]]
to jump over some obstacle

learn /lɑː(ɹ)n/ /lɜːn/ /lɝn/ v
apprendre
to make use of a bad experience
to come to know; to become informed of; to find out
to gain knowledge from a bad experience so as to improve
apprendre étudier
to acquire knowledge or ability
faire des études étudier apprendre
to attend educational activity
étudier apprendre
to be studying

learn one's lesson v
retenir la leçon

learn the hard way v
à la dure
learn by experiencing the consequences of making mistakes

learn the ropes /ˈlɜːn ðə ˈɹəʊps/ /ˈlɝn ðə ˈɹoʊps/ v
apprendre les ficelles du métier
learn the basics

learned /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/ adj
appris
acquired by learning
enseigné instruit

learned /ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ adj
érudit instruit savant
having much learning

learned borrowing n
emprunt savant
word borrowed from a classical language into a modern language

learned helplessness n
impuissance apprise résignation acquise

learned society n
académie société savante
promoter of an academic discipline

learner /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ /ˈlɜːnə/ [ˈlɝ.nɚ] n
apprenant apprenante
one that is learning

learning /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/ n
apprentissage
action of the verb

learning curve n
courbe d'apprentissage
visualization of learning as a function of experience

learning disability n
trouble des apprentissages
disability which prevents the sufferer from learning in a typical manner

lease /liːs/ n
bail contrat de bail
contract granting use or occupation of property
loyer
period of such a contract

leash /liːʃ/ n
laisse
long cord for dogs

least /list/ /liːst/ adv
moindre moins
in the smallest degree

least /list/ /liːst/ determiner
le moindre le plus petit
the smallest amount of

least auklet n
starique minuscule
bird

least common multiple n
plus petit commun multiple
(number theory)

least flycatcher /list flaɪˈkætʃ.ɚ/ /liːst flaɪˈkætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛtʃ.ɚ/ n
moucherolle tchébec
Empidonax minimus

least significant bit n
bit le moins significatif
bit of the largest order

least weasel /ˈlist ˈwiz(ə)l/ /ˈliːst ˈwiːz(ə)l/ n
belette
Mustela nivalis

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ /ˈlʌðəɹ/ adj
de cuir
made of leather

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ /ˈlʌðəɹ/ n
cuir
material produced by tanning animal skin

leatherback /ˈlɛ.ðɚ.bæk/ n
tortue luth
Dermochelys coriacea

leatherette /ˌlɛðəˈɹɛt/ n
cuir artificiel skaï
type of fabric made to imitate the appearance of leather

leave /liv/ /liːv/ n
congé
absence from work
departure
permission permis
permission to be absent

leave /liv/ /liːv/ v
laisser
to cause to remain as available, not take away, refrain from depleting
to transfer possession after death
to transfer responsibility or attention
partir
to depart (intransitive)
quitter laisser
to depart from, end one's connection or affiliation with

leave a lot to be desired v
laisser à désirer

leave alone v
laisser tranquille lâcher la grappe lâcher les baskets
to stop bothering

leave behind v
abandonner
abandon
laisser en arrière
forget about

leave for dead v
laisser pour mort
to abandon considering death

leave home v
quitter le nid quitter le nid familial
stop living with one's parents

leave it at that v
en rester là
to agree that there has been enough discussion, study, etc. and that it is time to stop

leave me alone phraseologicalUnit
laisse-moi tranquille
stop talking to me

leave someone cold v
laisser de marbre

leave someone hanging v
mettre un vent à quelqu'un

leave someone holding the bag v
faire porter le chapeau
leave somebody holding the responsibility or blame

leave someone in the lurch v
planter planter là
to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation

leave someone to their own devices v
laisser pour compte livrer à soi-même
to leave alone, unsupervised, without assistance

leave to chance v
ne rien laisser au hasard

leave well enough alone /ˈliːv ˈwɛl ɪˌnʌf əˈləʊn/ v
le mieux est l'ennemi du bien
to avoid trying to correct, fix, or improve what is already adequate

leaven /ˈlɛv.ən/ [ˈlɛvn̩] n
ferment levain
any agent used to make dough rise

leaven /ˈlɛv.ən/ [ˈlɛvn̩] v
faire fermenter faire lever
to cause to rise by fermentation

leaving do n
pot de départ
party or other celebration held in honour of someone leaving their job

leban n
leben
coagulated sour milk diluted with water

lebensraum n
espace vital
living space

lecher /lɛt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
pervers obsédé porc
a lecherous person

lecherous /ˈlɛtʃ.ə.ɹəs/ /ˈlɛt͡ʃ.ɚ.əs/ adj
lubrique
given to a lustful craving of sexual activities

lechery /ˈlɛt͡ʃ.əɹ.i/ n
luxure
Inordinate indulgence in sexual activity

lechwe /ˈlɛt͡ʃweɪ/ n
cobe cobe lechwe
species of antelopes

lect /lɛkt/ n
lecte
linguistics, sociolinguistics: a specific form of a language or language cluster: a language or a dialect

lectern /ˈlɛktə(ɹ)n/ n
lutrin
a stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service
pupitre
a similar stand to support a lecturer's notes

lectionary n
lectionnaire
book or listing that contains a collection of scripture readings

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
conférence cours magistral
a spoken lesson

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
donner un cours magistral donner une conférence
to teach
faire la leçon faire la morale gronder
to berate, to scold

lecture theatre n
amphi amphithéâtre auditoire
room in a university with many seats and a sloped floor

lecturer /ˈlɛktʃəɹə/ /ˈlɛkt͡ʃəɹɚ/ n
conférencier maître de conférences lecteur
person who gives lectures
maître de conférence
member of university or college

led horse n
cheval de main
spare horse led by attendant

lede /lid/ /liːd/ n
chapeau
introductory paragraph or paragraphs of a newspaper or other news article

ledge /lɛd͡ʒ/ n
corniche
cornice
couche
layer
linteau
lintel
vire corniche
of rocks
épaulement
shelf

ledger /ˈlɛd͡ʒə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɚ/ n
grand livre
collection of accounting entries
longrine moise
construction: board attached to a wall to provide support
registre

ledger line n
ligne supplémentaire
notation to inscribe notes outside the musical staffs

lee /liː/ n
abri
side of the ship away from the wind

leech /liːt͡ʃ/ n
pot de colle sangsue
person who derives profit from others
sangsue
annelid

leech line n
ralingue
line for tightening the leech of a triangular mainsail

leechline n
ralingue
line to haul leeches of a sail

leek /liːk/ n
poireau porreau poirette poirée porrée asperge du pauvre
vegetable

leer /lɪə(ɹ)/ /lɪɹ/ v
lorgner mater zieuter
to look with sexual desire or malicious intent

lees n
lie
the sediment that settles during fermentation of beverages, consisting of dead yeast and precipitated parts of the fruit

leeway [ˈliːˌweɪ] n
dérive
drift of a ship or aeroplane in a leeward direction
latitude marge
degree or amount of freedom or flexibility

left /ˈlɛft/ adj
gauche
west side of the body when one is facing north

left /ˈlɛft/ adv
à gauche
on the left side
à gauche gauche
towards the left side

left /ˈlɛft/ n
gauche
the ensemble of left-wing political parties
the left side

left /ˈlɛft/ v
restant
remaining

left and right adv
à dextre et à senestre à droite et à gauche à dêtre et à senêtre à tort et à travers à tout-va
all over the place

left bank n
rive gauche
river bank to the left when facing downstream

left periphery n
périphérie gauche

left wing n
aile gauche
politics
ailier gauche
ice hockey

left-click v
faire un clic gauche
to press the left button on a mouse

left-hand drive adj
conduite à droite volant à gauche
steering wheel on the left-hand side

left-handed n
gaucher
preferring the left hand over the right

left-handedness n
gaucherie sinistralité
state of being left-handed

left-hander n
gaucher gauchère
a person who is left-handed

left-luggage office n
consignes dépôt de bagages
place where luggage may be left

left-wing adj
gauche
favoring political, social, and economic equality

left-winger n
ailier gauche ailière gauche
sports winger on the left
gauchiste personne de gauche
person who belongs to the political left

leftard n
gauchiasse gauchiste gaucho
person of left-wing political views

leftover adj
restant
remaining as meal is complete
restant restante
remaining, left behind

leftover n
reste
something left behind

leftovers n
rabe restes
food remaining after a meal

leg /leɪɡ/ /lɛɡ/ n
jambe
portion of the lower appendage from knee to ankle
part of garment covering the leg
jambe pied
lower limb from groin to ankle

leg up n
courte échelle
forming a step with one's hands

leg warmer n
jambière
garment which extends from the knee to the ankle

legacy /ˈleɪɡəsi/ /ˈlɛɡəsi/ n
héritage
money or property bequeathed to someone in a will
héritage legs
something inherited from a predecessor; a heritage

legacy code n
code hérité
Source code that relates to obsolete technology

legal /ˈliɡəl/ /ˈliː.ɡəl/ adj
juridique
relating to the law or to lawyers
légal
allowed or prescribed by law

legal action n
poursuites judiciaires
legal proceedings

legal capacity n
capacité juridique
capacity to make binding agreements

legal certainty n
sécurité juridique

legal effect n
effet juridique
a particular state of the rights in consequence of a defined state of things

legal person n
personne morale
organization or group of people

legal positivism n
positivisme juridique
legal school of thought in jurisprudence

legal representative n
représentant légal
one who represents another

legal vacuum n
vide juridique

legalese /ˈliɡəliːz/ n
jargon juridique
technical talk of the legal profession

legalism n
juridisme
focusing on text instead of intent
salvation by works

legality n
légalité
lawfulness

legalization n
légalisation
process of making something legal

legalize /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ v
légaliser autoriser dépénaliser
make legal

legally /ˈliːɡəli/ adv
légalement
as permitted by law

legate /ˈlɛɡət/ /ˈlɛɡɪt/ n
légat
deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome
deputy representing the pope

legatee n
légataire
one who receives a legacy

legation n
légation
diplomatic mission

legato /ləˈɡɑ.toʊ/ /ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/ adv
lié
music: smoothly, in a connected manner

legato /ləˈɡɑ.toʊ/ /ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/ n
lié
slur curve

legend /ˈliːdʒ.ənd/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/ n
légende
story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events
any person of extraordinary accomplishment
key to the symbols and color codes on a map

legendary /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.də.ɹi/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.dɹi/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/ adj
légendaire
of or pertaining to a legend

legging /lɛɡ.ɪŋ/ n
molletière
leg covering

leghorn /lɛˈɡɔːn/ /ˈlɛɡhɔɹn/ /ˈlɛɡhɔːn/ n
leghorn
small white chicken breed

legibility n
lisibilité
property of being legible or easily readable

legible /ˈlɛd͡ʒəbl/ adj
lisible
clear enough to be read

legibly adv
lisiblement
in a legible manner

legion /ˈliːd͡ʒən/ n
légion
the major unit or division of the Roman army

legionary /ˈlidʒəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈliːdʒənəɹi/ /ˈliːdʒənɹi/ n
légionnaire
member of a legion

legislate /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt/ v
légiférer
pass laws

legislation /ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/ n
loi
law already enacted by legislature
législation
the act of legislating

legislative /lɛˈd͡ʒɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈled͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒˌɪs.lə.tɪv/ [ˈled͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.ɾɪv] [ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.ɾɪv] adj
législatif
having the power to make laws

legislative process n
procédure législative
process

legislator n
législateur législatrice
who creates or enacts laws

legislature /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪslət͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsləˌt͡ʃʊə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
assemblée législative corps législatif
governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws

legistics n
légistique

legitimacy /ləˈd͡ʒɪtɪməsi/ n
légitimité
quality of being legitimate or valid; validity

legitimately adv
légitimement
in a legitimate manner

legitimation /lɪdʒɪtɪˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
légitimation
process of legitimizing

legitimize /ləˈdʒɪtɪmaɪz/ v
légitimiser
to make legitimate

legume /ləˈɡjuːm/ /lɪˈɡjuːm/ /ˈlɛɡ.juːm/ n
légume gousse
fruit or seed of leguminous plants
légumineuse
member of Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family

leguminous adj
légumineux
resembling a legume

legwork /ˈlɛɡ.wəːk/ /ˈlɛɡ.wɚk/ n
travail sur le terrain
work, especially research, that involves significant walking

leishmaniasis /laɪʃməˈnaɪəsɪs/ /liːʃməˈnaɪəsɪs/ n
leishmaniose
any of various ulcerative skin diseases caused by any of the protozoans of the genus Leishmania

leisure /ˈliːʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈliːʒəɹ/ /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛʒəɹ/ n
loisir
freedom provided
loisir temps libre
time free

leisurely /ˈliʒɚli/ /ˈlɛʒɜli/ adj
paisible tranquille
characterized by leisure

leisurely /ˈliʒɚli/ /ˈlɛʒɜli/ adv
lentement paisiblement tranquillement
in a leisurely manner

leitmotif /ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtif/ /ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtɪv/ /ˈlaɪt.məʊˌtiːf/ /ˈleɪt.moʊˌtif/ n
fil conducteur fil rouge leitmotiv thème récurrent
recurring theme
leitmotiv
melodic theme in an opera

lemandarin n
rangpur
Citrus × limonia

lemma /ˈlɛmə/ /ˈlɪmə/ n
lemme
mathematics: proposition used mainly in the proof of some other proposition
lemme entrée mot vedette terme vedette
linguistics: canonical form of a term

lemmatize v
lemmatiser
to convert an inflected form into a lemma

lemming /lɛm.ɪŋ/ n
lemming
rodent
mouton de Panurge lemming
member of a group given to conformity or groupthink

lemniscate /lɛmˈnɪs.kət/ /lɛmˈnɪs.kɪt/ n
lemniscate
mathematics: figure-of-eight closed curve

lemniscatic /ˌlɛmnɪˈskætɪk/ adj
lemniscatique
of or pertaining to a lemniscate
shaped like a figure-of eight

lemon /ˈlɛm.ən/ /ˈlɪm.ɪn/ adj
au citron citron
having the flavour/flavor and/or scent of lemons
jaune citron
having the colour/color of lemons

lemon /ˈlɛm.ən/ /ˈlɪm.ɪn/ n
chiotte citron
defective item
citron citronnier
citrus fruit
citronnier citron
tree
jaune citron
colour/color

lemon balm n
mélisse officinale citronnelle mélisse mélisse citronnelle baume baume mélisse
Melissa officinalis

lemon curd n
crème de citron
preserve made from lemons

lemon eucalyptus n
eucalyptus citronné
Corymbia citriodora

lemon juice n
jus de citron
the liquid extract of lemon fruit

lemon shark n
requin-citron
Negaprion brevirostris

lemon squeezer n
presse-citron
device used to extract juice from lemons

lemonade /ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/ /ˌlɛmənˈeɪd/ n
citronnade limonade
still beverage
limonade
carbonated beverage

lemongrass n
citronnelle herbe citron schénanthe
species of grass of the genus Cymbopogon

lemur /ˈliːmə(ɹ)/ n
lémur lémurien
strepsirrhine primate of the infraorder Lemuriformes, superfamily Lemuroidea

lend /lɛnd/ /lɪnd/ v
prêter
to allow to be used temporarily
(reflexive) to be suitable

lender /ˈlɛndɚ/ n
prêteur prêteuse
one who lends, especially money

lenga beech n
hêtre blanc hêtre de la Terre de Feu
South American tree

length /lɛn(t)θ/ /lɛŋ(k)θ/ n
durée
duration
longueur
distance along the longest dimension

length overall n
longueur hors-tout
length of a ship

lengthen /ˈlɛŋ(k)θən/ v
rallonger
to make longer

lengthening /ˈlɛŋ(k)θnɪŋ/ /ˈlɛŋ(k)θənɪŋ/ n
allongement
sound change

lengthy adj
long longuet
long of time

leniency n
indulgence clémence
quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case

lenient /ˈliːni.ənt/ adj
indulgent laxiste permissif
tolerant; not strict

lenition /liˈnɪʃən/ /liːˈnɪʃən/ /ləˈnɪʃən/ /lɪˈnɪʃən/ n
adoucissement lénition mutation adoucissante
weakening of consonant articulation

lens /lɛnz/ n
cristallin lentille
anatomy: transparent crystalline structure in the eye
lentille
object focusing or defocusing the light passing through it
biology: genus of the legume family; its bean
device which focuses or defocuses electron beams
geometry: convex shape bounded by two circular arcs

lens /lɛnz/ v
filmer
to film

lens cap n
capuchon de l'objectif
cap that protects a camera lens

lenticular /lɛnˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/ /lɛnˈtɪk.jʊ.lə/ adj
lenticulaire
shaped like a biconvex lens
of or pertaining to a lens

lenticular galaxy n
galaxie lenticulaire
galaxy that has flat disk but has lost most of its interstellar matter

lentil /ˈlɛntəl/ n
lentille
seed used as food
plant Lens culinaris

leo /ˈliːəʊ/ n
justau

leonine /ˈliːənaɪ̯n/ adj
léonin
of or like a lion

leopard /ˈlɛpəd/ /ˈlɛpɚd/ n
léopard
a large wild cat with a spotted coat, Panthera pardus

leopard seal /ˈlɛpəd siːl/ /ˈlɛpɚd siːl/ n
léopard de mer
Hydrurga leptonyx

leopardess n
léoparde
female leopard

leopardsbane n
doronic
Doronicum

leotard /ˈliː.ə.tɑːd/ /ˈliː.ə.tɑːɹd/ /ˈlɪə.tɑːd/ n
justaucorps
skin-tight one piece suit of clothing

leper n
lépreux léprosé
person who has leprosy

leper colony n
léproserie
isolated community of lepers

lepidolite n
lépidolite
a mica mineral

lepidopterology /ˈlɛpɪˈdɑptɚˈɑləd͡ʒi/ n
lépidoptérologie
scientific study of butterflies and moths

leporello n
leporello
printed material having leporello folds

leporine /ˈlɛpəɹaɪn/ /ˈlɛpəɹən/ /ˈlɛpəˌɹaɪn/ adj
léporin
of, relating to, or resembling a hare or rabbit

leprechaun /ˈlɛprəˌkɑn/ /ˈlɛprəˌkɔn/ /ˈlɛpɹəkɔːn/ n
farfadet irlandais leprechaun lutin irlandais
one of a race of Irish elves

leprosery n
léproserie ladrerie maladrerie
building used to quarantine and treat lepers

leprosy /ˈlɛpɹəsi/ n
lèpre
infectious disease caused by M. leprae

leprous /ˈlɛpɹəs/ adj
lépreux
relating to or infected with one of the diseases known as leprosy

leptogenic adj
leptogène
causing weight loss

leptokurtic adj
leptokurtique lepto-kurtique
having positive excess kurtosis

leptokurtosis n
lepto-kurticité leptokurticité

lepton /ˈlɛptɒn/ n
lepton
Greek coin
elementary particle

leptonic adj
leptonique
of or pertaining to leptons

leptospirosis n
leptospirose
disease

lesbian /ˈlɛz.bi.jən/ /ˈlɛz.bi.jɪn/ /ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/ adj
lesbien lesbienne
between two women; pertaining to women's homosexuality
of a woman: preferring women partners

lesbian /ˈlɛz.bi.jən/ /ˈlɛz.bi.jɪn/ /ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/ n
lesbienne gouine
homosexual woman

lesbianism /ˈlɛzbiəˌnɪzəm/ n
lesbianisme
Female homosexuality

lesbophobia n
lesbophobie
fear, dislike, or hatred of lesbians

lese majesty /liz ˈmædʒəsti/ n
lèse-majesté
crime of violating majesty

lesene /ˈlɛ.zən/ n
lésène
architectural element

leshy n
liéchi
a woodland spirit in Slavic mythology

lesion /ˈliːʒən/ n
lésion
a wound or an injury
an infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part
injury or loss arising from an uneven contractual exchange

lesion /ˈliːʒən/ v
blesser
to wound or injure, especially in an experiment or other controlled procedure

less /lɛs/ adv
moins
to a smaller extent or degree

less /lɛs/ determiner
moins
not as much
moins de moins que

less and less determiner
de moins en moins
increasingly less

less is more /lɛs ɪz ˈmɔɹ/ /lɛs ɪz ˈmɔː/ proverb
moins, c’est plus
less is more

less than adj
plus petit que
the character

lessee /lɛˈsiː/ n
locataire
one to whom a lease is given

lessen /ˈlɛsən/ v
diminuer amoindrir atténuer réduire
to make less

lesser /ˈlɛsə/ /ˈlɛsɚ/ adj
moindre
the comparative of little

lesser black-backed gull n
Goéland brun
Larus fuscus

lesser celandine n
ficaire
a European perennial herb, Ranunculus ficaria

lesser flamingo n
flamant nain
Pheoniconais minor

lesser grey shrike n
pie-grièche à poitrine rose
Lanius minor

lesser jacana n
jacana nain
Microparra capensis

lesser kestrel n
faucon crécerellette
Falco naumanni

lesser of two evils n
moindre mal

lesser omentum n
petit omentum petit épiploon
thin peritoneal fold

lesser spotted eagle n
aigle pomarin
Clanga pomarina

lesser spotted woodpecker /ˈlɛsə(ɹ) ˈspɒtəd ˈwədpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
pic épeichette
Dendrocopoes minor

lesser white-fronted goose n
oie naine
Anser erythropus

lesser whitethroat n
fauvette babillarde
Curruca curruca

lesser yellowlegs n
petit chevalier
Tringa flavipes

lesson /ˈlɛsən/ [ˈlɛsn̩] n
devoirs
learning task assigned to a student
lecture leçon
section of the Bible or other religious text read as part of a divine service
leçon
section of learning or teaching
something learned
something that serves as a warning or encouragement

lessor n
bailleur
owner of property that is leased

lest /liːst/ /lɛst/ conjunction
pour que
that [...] not
sans quoi
for fear that

let /lɛt/ n
filet
hindrance caused by the net during serve at tennis

let /lɛt/ v
laisser
to allow
louer
to put up for rent

let alone conjunction
encore moins sans parler de et encore moins sans compter
to say nothing of
sans compter sans parler de
as well as

let be v
laisser tranquille
not disturb
soient soit
used to assign a value

let bygones be bygones /lɛt ˈbaɪɡɒnz biː ˈbaɪɡɒnz/ /lɛt ˈbaɪˌɡɑnz bi ˈbaɪˌɡɑnz/ v
passer l'éponge
to disregard or ignore a past difficulty in a relationship or an offence

let down v
abaisser baisser faire descendre descendre
to allow to descend
laisser tomber
to disappoint

let go v
laisser tomber
to emotionally disengage or to distract oneself from a situation
lâcher
to no longer hold on

let him who is without sin cast the first stone phraseologicalUnit
que celui qui n'a jamais péché jette la première pierre
only those who are faultless have the right to pass judgment on others

let in on v
faire savoir
tell someone a secret

let know v
dire faire savoir
inform

let loose v
déchaîner
perform a sudden, vehement action
lâcher
release from restraint

let me see phraseologicalUnit
voyons voir

let oneself go v
se laisser aller
cease to care about one's appearance

let out v
rallonger
of clothing: to enlarge by adjusting one or more seams

let sleeping dogs lie v
il ne faut pas réveiller le chat qui dort
leave things as they are

let someone down gently v
refuser gentiment
reject someone in a way that avoids causing hurt

let someone go v
remercier
to dismiss someone

let the cat out of the bag v
vendre la mèche
to disclose a secret, often inadvertently

let the good times roll v
laissez les bons temps rouler que la fête commence
have fun

let there be light phraseologicalUnit
que la lumière soit
let there be light

let's go phraseologicalUnit
allez allons-y on y va
hurry up
allez envoye enweye insister vas-y
expression of encouragement, cheer
allons
hortative of go

let-down /ˈlɛtdaʊn/ n
déception
disappointment or anticlimax
montée de lait
release of milk

lethal /ˈliː.θəl/ adj
létal mortel fatal léthal
of, pertaining to, or causing death; deadly; mortal; fatal

lethally /ˈliːθəli/ adv
mortellement
in a lethal manner

lethargic /ləˈθɑɹd͡ʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑː.d͡ʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑːd͡ʒək/ adj
léthargique mollasson
sluggish, indifferent

lethargy /ˈlɛθ.ə(ɹ).d͡ʒi/ n
léthargie
pathological state of fatigue
léthargie langueur nonchalance
state of extreme torpor or apathy

lethean /liːˈθi.ən/ /ˈliθi.ən/ adj
léthéen
of or relating to death or forgetfulness

letter /ˈletə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtɚ/ [-ɾə(ɹ)] [-ɾɚ] n
lettre
written message
lettre caractère
a symbol in an alphabet

letter bomb n
lettre piégée colis piégé
explosive device

letter carrier n
factrice facteur
post office employee

letter of credence n
lettre de créance

letter of credit n
lettre de crédit accréditif
trade finance document

letter of intent n
déclaration d'intention lettre d'intention
document

letter of marque n
lettre de marque
official commission

letter of recommendation n
lettre de recommandation
evaluation letter

letter opener n
coupe-papier
knifelike device

letter to the editor n
courrier des lecteurs
letter to a periodical

letterbox n
boîte aux lettres boite aux lettres
collection point for mail
delivery point for mail

letterhead n
en-tète en-tête

lettering n
caractère lettrage
written text

letters patent /-ˈpeɪ-/ /-ˈpæ-/ /ˌlɛtəz ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˌlɛtɚz ˈpætənt/ [ˌlɛɾɚz ˈpæɾənt] n
lettres patentes
type of legal document in the form of an open letter issued by an authority

lettuce /ˈlɛtəs/ /ˈlɛtɪs/ [ˈlɛɾəs] [ˈlɛɾɪs] n
laitue salade
an edible plant, Lactuca
oseille
US paper currency
salade laitue
the leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable or dish

leucine /ˈluː.siːn/ n
leucine
essential amino acid; C₆H13NO₂

leucism n
leucisme leucistisme
partial loss of pigmentation

leucite /ˈlusaɪt/ n
leucite
mineral

leucitic adj
leucitique

leucoma n
leucome
opaque area or scar on the cornea of an eye

leucoplast n
leucoplaste plaste
organelle

leukemia /luːˈkiːmi.ə/ n
leucémie leucose
cancer of blood forming tissue

leukemic /luːˈkiːmɪk/ /luːˈkɛmɪk/ adj
leucémique
relating to leukemia

leukoaraiosis n
leucoaraïose
rarefaction of the white matter in the brain

leukocyte /ˈluːkə(ʊ)sʌɪt/ n
leucocyte
a white blood cell

leukoplakia n
leucoplasie
patches of keratosis on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity

lev /lɛv/ n
lev
currency of Bulgaria

levee /ləˈveɪ/ /ləˈvi/ /ˈlɛv.eɪ/ /ˈlɛvi/ n
digue
embankment to prevent inundation

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ adj
au même niveau à ras
at the same height as some reference
constant
being unvaried
plat
same height at all places

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ n
niveau
distance relative to a given reference elevation
degree or amount
gaming: discrete segment of a game
gaming: numeric value for something or someone's experience and power
tool
niveau étage
floor of a building
profondeur
computer science: distance from the root node of a tree structure

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ v
niveler
to adjust so as to make level

level crossing n
passage à niveau PN
at-grade crossing

level playing field n
conditions de concurrence équitables
a situation which offers no advantage to any particular person or side

level up v
passer au niveau supérieur
gaming

levelable adj
nivelable

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛv.ɚ/ n
levier
rigid piece
levier manette
small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device

lever arm n
bras de levier
distance between the point of application and axis

leverage /ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
effet de levier
use of borrowed funds

leverage /ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
exploiter profiter tirer parti
use, exploit, take full advantage of

leveret /ˈlɛvəɹɪt/ /ˈlɛvɹɪt/ n
levraut levreteau
a young hare

levetiracetam /lɛvɪtɪˈræsɪtæm/ n
lévétiracétam

leviathan /ləˈvaɪ.ə.θən/ adj
léviathanique
very large; gargantuan

leviathan /ləˈvaɪ.ə.θən/ n
léviathan
Biblical sea monster

levirate n
lévirat
marriage

levitate /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/ v
léviter

levitation /ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/ n
lévitation

levity /ˈlɛ.vɪ.ti/ n
frivolité
lighthearted or frivolous act
légèreté
state or quality of being light
légèreté nonchalance
lightness of manner or speech

levonorgestrel /ˌli.və.nɔɹˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹəl/ /ˌliː.vəʊ.nɔːˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹl̩/ n
lévonorgestrel

levorotatory adj
lévogyre
that rotates the plane of polarized light to the left

levothyroxine /ˌli.voʊ.θaɪˈɹɑk.sɪn/ /ˌli.voʊ.θaɪˈɹɑkˌsin/ n
lévothyroxine

levy /ˈlɛ.vi/ n
impôt prélèvement taxe
act of levying

levy /ˈlɛ.vi/ v
lever
to impose a tax

lewd /ljuːd/ /lud/ adj
lascif lubrique grivois paillard
lascivious

lexeme /ˈlɛkˌsiːm/ n
lexème
linguistics: unit of vocabulary, set of different forms of the same lemma

lexical /ˈlɛksɪkəl/ adj
lexical
of a language's vocabulary

lexical category n
classe lexicale partie du discours catégorie lexicale nature
linguistic category of words

lexical item n
lexie
term that acts as a unit of meaning

lexicalize v
lexicaliser
to convert to a single lexical unit

lexicographer /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
lexicographe
one who writes or compiles a dictionary

lexicographic adj
lexicographique
like a dictionary, relating to lexicography

lexicographically adv
lexicographiquement

lexicography /-sə-/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
lexicographie
art or craft of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries

lexicological adj
lexicologique
pertaining to lexicology

lexicologically adv
lexicologiquement
In terms of lexicology

lexicologist n
lexicologue
an expert at lexicology

lexicology n
lexicologie
linguistic discipline

lexicon /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɑn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kən/ n
champ lexical
subject-specific vocabulary
lexique
dictionary of lexemes
vocabulary used by an individual
lexique vocabulaire
vocabulary of a language

li /liː/ n
li
Chinese unit of distance

liability /laɪəˈbɪlɪti/ n
passif
(accounting) any item recorded on the right-hand side of a balance sheet
responsabilité dette
debt

liability insurance n
assurance responsabilité civile
insurance against liability

liable /ˈlaɪ̯əbəl/ [ˈlaɪ̯əbəɫ] [ˈlaɪ̯əbɫ̩] adj
responsable
responsible

liaise /liːˈeɪz/ v
lier
to establish a liaison

liaison /-z(ə)n/ /-zən/ /-ˌsɑn/ /-ˌzɒn/ /laɪ.ˈeɪ.ˌzɒn/ /li.ˈeɪ.ˌzɑn/ /li.ˈeɪ.ˌzɒ̃/ /ˈ laɪ.ə.sən/ n
liaison
a tryst, romantic meeting
an illicit sexual relationship or affair
linguistics: a sandhi
co-operation, working together
a relayer of information between two forces in an army or during war
communication between two parties or groups

liar /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
menteur menteuse
one who tells lies

liar paradox n
paradoxe du menteur

libation /laɪˈbeɪʃən/ n
libation
act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice
alcoholic beverage

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ n
calomnie
act or crime
calomnie libelle
defamatory false written statement
diffamation

libeler n
diffamateur
one who libels

libeller n
diffamateur
one who libels

libelous /ˈlaɪ.bəl.əs/ adj
calomnieux diffamatoire
defamatory, libeling
diffamatoire
meeting the legal standards for libel

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ adj
généreux
ample, abundant, generous in quantity
large libéral
generous, permitting liberty, willing to give unsparingly
widely open to new ideas, willing to depart from established opinions, conventions etc.
libéral
pertaining to the arts the study of which is considered worthy of a free man
libéral de gauche
open to political or social reforms

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ n
libéral
supporter of a liberal party
one with liberal views, supporting individual liberty
Britain: one who favors individual voting rights, human and civil rights and laissez-faire markets

liberal arts n
arts libéraux
academic course of instruction intended to provide general knowledge

liberal homophobia n
homophobie libérale

liberalism n
libéralisme
political movement
quality of being liberal
economic theory

liberalization n
libéralisation
the process or act of making more liberal

liberalize /ˈlɪbəɹəlaɪz/ v
libéraliser
to make liberal
se libéraliser
to become liberal

liberate /ˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ v
libérer
to free

liberation n
libération
act of liberating or the state of being liberated

libero /lɪˈbɛɹoʊ/ /ˈlɪbəɹoʊ/ /ˈlɪbəɹəʊ/ n
libero libéro
football player
volleyball player

libertarian /ˌlɪb.əˈteː.ɹjən/ /ˌlɪb.əˈtɛə.ɹjən/ /ˌlɪb.ɚˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ adj
libertaire
Having the beliefs of libertarians

libertarian /ˌlɪb.əˈteː.ɹjən/ /ˌlɪb.əˈtɛə.ɹjən/ /ˌlɪb.ɚˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ n
libertaire
one who advocates liberty

libertarianism /lɪbəˈtɛːɹɪənɪz(ə)m/ n
libertarianisme libertarisme
political philosophy

liberticide adj
liberticide
causing the destruction of liberty

liberticide n
liberticide
one who causes the destruction of liberty
the destruction of liberty

libertinism n
libertinage
behavior characterized by self-indulgence and lack of restraint

liberty /ˈlɪb.ə.ti/ /ˈlɪb.ɚ.ti/ /ˈlɪb.ɪ.ti/ [ˈlɪb.ɚ.ɾi] [ˈlɪb.ɪ.ɾi] n
liberté
condition of being free

libidinal /lə.ˈbɪ.də.nəl/ adj
libidinal libidinale
pertaining to the libido

libidinosity n
libidinosité
lustful desire

libidinous /lɪˈbɪ.dɪ.nəs/ adj
libidineux
having lustful desires

libido /lɪˈbiː.dəʊ/ n
libido
sexual urges or drives
drives or mental energies related or based on sexual instincts but not necessarily sexual in and of themselves.

librarian /laɪˈbɹɛɹ.i.ən/ n
archiviste
a person who processes and organizes information
bibliothécaire
the manager of a library
one who cares for the publications etc. in a library

library /ˈlaɪbɹi/ /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɛɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹi/ n
bibliothèque
institution which holds books, etc.
collection of books
collection of DNA material
deck or draw pile
bibliothèque librairie
collection of subprograms

library and information science n
sciences de l’information et des bibliothèques
library science

library science n
bibliothéconomie
interdisciplinary science

libration point n
point de libration
synonym of Lagrange point

libre /-bɹeɪ/ /ˈlibɹə/ /ˈliːbɹə/ [ˈlibʁ] adj
libre
(software) with very few limitations on distribution or improvement

librettist n
librettiste
person who writes a libretto

libretto /lɪˈbɹɛt.oʊ/ /lɪˈbɹɛt.əʊ/ n
livret libretto
book containing such a text
text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera

liceity /lɪˈsiːɪti/ n
licéité
legitimacy of an act

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ n
licence
legal document giving official permission to do something
legal terms of product usage

license plate n
plaque d'immatriculation plaque minéralogique
an identifying plate attached to a vehicle

licentiate /laɪˈsɛnʃiət/ n
diplomé diplomée
person who holds the academic degree of license

licentious /laɪ.ˈsɛn.ʃəs/ adj
libertin leste voluptueux polisson
lacking restraint, particularly in sexual conduct
licencieux
disregarding accepted rules

licentiousness n
licence licenciosité
Property of being licentious

lich /laɪx/ /litʃ/ /lɪtʃ/ n
liche
undead being

lichen /ˈlaɪ.kən/ /ˈlɪ.tʃən/ n
lichen
symbiotic association of algae and fungi

lichenic adj
lichénique
relating to lichens

lichenological adj
lichenologique

lichenologist n
lichénologue
expert in lichenology

lichenology n
lichenologie lichénologie
scientific study of lichens

lichenometry n
lichénométrie
geochronologic dating method that uses lichen growth

licit /ˈlɪs.ɪt/ adj
licite
legal term

lick /lɪk/ n
léchage
act of licking

lick /lɪk/ v
défaire vaincre
colloquial: to defeat decisively
lécher
to stroke with the tongue
vulgar slang: to perform cunnilingus

lick one's chops v
se lécher les babines
to anticipate something eagerly
to look forward avidly to eating something

lick one's wounds v
panser ses blessures panser ses plaies
withdraw temporarily while recovering from a defeat

lick someone's boots v
lécher les bottes

licker /ˈlɪkɚ/ n
lécheur lécheuse
someone or something that licks

licking /ˈlɪkɪŋ/ n
léchage
an act of licking

lickspittle /ˈlɪkspɪtl/ /ˈlɪkspɪtəl/ v
lèche-botte lèche-cul
act as a fawning toady

licorice /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪs/ /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ n
réglisse
plant
confection

licorice wheel n
cordonnet de réglisse

lictor /ˈlɪktə/ /ˈlɪktɚ/ n
licteur
officer in ancient Rome

lid /lɪd/ n
couvercle
top or cover

lidocaine /ˈlaɪ.dəˌkeɪn/ /ˈlɪd.ə(ʊ).keɪn/ n
lidocaïne
local anesthetic

lie /laɪ̯/ n
mensonge
intentionally false statement

lie /laɪ̯/ v
gésir être couché être étendu
be in horizontal position
trouver
be situated
mentir mythonner
tell an intentional untruth

lie detector n
détecteur de mensonges

lie down v
coucher allonger étendre
assume a horizontal position

lie in wait v
être à l'affût
to be hiding to ambush

lie low v
faire profil bas se faire tout petit
to conceal oneself; to remain hidden

lie through one's teeth v
mentir comme un arracheur de dents
To tell a gross or egregious untruth

liege /liːd͡ʒ/ /liːʒ/ adj
lige
serving an independent sovereign or master
sovereign; independent; having authority or right to allegiance

liege /liːd͡ʒ/ /liːʒ/ n
suzerain
a free and independent person; a lord paramount; a sovereign
vassal
the subject of a sovereign or lord; a liegeman

lien /liːn/ /ˈliːn/ /ˈliːən/ n
droit de rétention
right to take and hold debtor’s property

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /ləˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ /ˈlɛftɛnənt/ adj
lieutenant
military grade

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /ləˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ /ˈlɛftɛnənt/ n
lieutenant lieutenante
lowest commissioned officer rank
person who executes the plans and directives of another

lieutenant admiral n
vice-amiral d'escadre

lieutenant colonel n
lieutenant-colonel
military rank

lieutenant governor n
lieutenant-gouverneur
second-in-command of a governor

life /laɪf/ n
vie
the state of being alive
the essence of the manifestation and the foundation of the being
a worthwhile existence
the subjective and inner manifestation of the individual
the world in general, existence
something inherently part of a person's existence
one of the player's chances to play
duration

life belt n
bouée de sauvetage
buoyant ring

life choice n
choix de vie

life coach n
coach de vie
professional who helps clients to achieve their personal goals

life cycle /ˈlaɪf ˌsaɪ.kəl/ n
cycle de vie
course of stages through which an organism passes

life expectancy n
espérance de vie
the amount of time one is expected to live

life force n
force vitale élan vital
principle that animates living organisms

life insurance n
assurance-vie
form of insurance

life is not all beer and skittles proverb
la vie n'est pas toujours une partie de plaisir
proverb

life jacket n
gilet de sauvetage
An article of protective clothing

life member n
membre à vie

life of Riley /ˈlaɪf əv ˈɹaɪ.li/ n
vie de Cocagne vie de château vie de coq-en-pâte
ideal life of care-free prosperity

life preserver n
bouée de sauvetage gilet de sauvetage
buoyant ring or vest

life raft n
canot de sauvetage
inflatable raft

life savings n
économies d'une vie
large sum of money one has saved over a considerable number of years

life science n
science de la vie
science dealing with living organisms

life sentence n
condamnation à perpétuité emprisonnement à perpétuité
sentence of imprisonment for the rest of the defendant's life

life's a bitch and then you die proverb
la vie, c'est nul et après on meurt
expect the worst

life-size adj
grandeur nature
the same size as the real thing

lifeblood n
forces vives élément moteur élément vital
figurative: that which is required for existence

lifeboat /ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/ /ˈlaɪfˌbəʊt/ n
radeau de survie
a boat to save shipwrecked people

lifeform n
forme de vie
living organism

lifeguard n
maître-nageur sauveteur maître-nageuse
lifesaver, expert swimmer rescuer

lifeless /ˈlaɪfləs/ adj
sans vie
dead

lifelike adj
très ressemblant très réaliste
Like a living being, resembling life

lifeline /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪn/ n
bouée de sauvetage
means of salvation in a crisis
cordon ombilical
means or route for transporting indispensable supplies
ligne de vie

lifesaver n
sauveteur secouriste
that saves lives

lifespan n
durée de vie
length of time for which something exists
durée de vie longévité
length of time for which an organism lives

lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ n
mode de vie hygiène de vie
style of living

lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/ n
cent sept ans éternité
informal, hyperbolic: a long period of time
durée de vie vie
duration of the life of someone or something

lifetime job n
emploi à vie
A job for one's whole career

lift /lɪft/ n
ascenseur
mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people
levée
act of lifting or raising
portance
upward force

lift /lɪft/ v
lever
to remove a ban, restriction
lever soulever
to raise or rise
piquer voler
to steal

lift a finger v
lever le petit doigt
to make minimal effort

lift someone's spirits v
remonter le moral

liftering n
liftrage
cepstral filtering

lifting /ˈlɪf.tɪŋ/ n
lifting
facelift

liftoff n
décollage
the point in the launch of a rocket or an aircraft where it leaves contact with the ground

liftshaft n
puits d'ascenseur
shaft for a lift

ligament /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ n
ligament
band of strong tissue that holds the bones of an animal in position

ligand /ˈlaɪ.ɡənd/ /ˈlɪɡ.ənd/ n
ligand
something that binds to another chemical entity

ligase /ˈlaɪɡeɪz/ /ˈlɪɡeɪz/ n
ligase
enzyme

ligature /ˈlɪɡət͡ʃɚ/ n
ligature
typography: character that combines multiple letters
music: group of notes played as a musical phrase

liger /ˈlaɪɡɚ/ n
ligre tiglon tigron
animal born to a male lion and a tigress

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] adj
au lait
coffee: served with extra milk or cream
clair pâle
pale in colour
lumineux lumineuse
having light
léger
of low weight
low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
lightly-built
having little force or momentum
léger sans importance
of little significance

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] n
lumière
spiritual illumination
source of illumination
point of view
lumière clarté
electromagnetic waves

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] v
allumer
to start (a fire)
to set fire to
illuminer allumer
to illuminate
éclairer
to show the way by light

light as a feather adj
léger comme l'air léger comme une plume
extremely light, having minimal weight

light at the end of the tunnel n
bout du tunnel voir le bout du tunnel
a better situation after long hardship

light blue n
bleu clair
a pale blue colour: sky blue or similar

light bulb /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/ n
ampoule lampe ampoule électrique
evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament that produces light

light hour n
heure-lumière
unit of distance

light industry n
industrie légère
industry that does not require high capitalization or heavy machinery

light machine gun n
fusil-mitrailleur

light pen n
crayon optique
a computer input device

light pollution n
pollution lumineuse
excess artificial light

light rail n
métro léger système léger sur rail transit léger sur rail
type of passenger railway

light side of the Force n
côté clair de la force côté lumineux de la force

light source /ˈlaɪt.sɔɹs/ /ˈlaɪt.sɔːs/ [ˈlʌɪt.sɔɹs] n
source lumineuse
source of illumination

light switch n
interrupteur
switch used to turn the light on or off

light verb n
verbe léger
thematically incomplete verb

light year /ˈlaɪt.jɜː/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪə/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪɹ/ /ˈläːt.jøː/ n
année-lumière
astronomical distance

light-emitting diode n
diode électroluminescente
rectifying semiconductor device

light-sensitive adj
photosensible
affected by or sensitive to light

lighten /ˈlaɪ.tən/ [ˈlaɪtn̩] [ˈlaɪʔn̩] v
alléger
to alleviate

lighter /ˈlaɪtə/ /ˈlaɪtɚ/ [ˈlaɪɾɚ] n
briquet
fire-making device

lighthouse /ˈlaɪthaʊs/ n
phare
building containing a light to warn or guide ships

lighthouse keeper n
gardien de phare gardienne de phare
person who lives in a lighthouse and tends the light

lighting /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ n
éclairage
equipment, illumination

lightly /ˈlaɪtli/ adv
légèrement
in a light manner

lightness /ˈlaɪtnəs/ n
clarté
the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour
luminosité
the condition of being illuminated
légèreté
the state of having little weight

lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ [ˈlɐɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] [ˈlʌɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] n
foudre
discharge
éclair éloise
flash of light

lightning fast adj
éclair foudroyant rapide comme l'éclair
fast as lightning

lightning never strikes twice in the same place proverb
la foudre ne tombe jamais deux fois au même endroit

lightning rod n
paratonnerre
metallic conductor that protects from lightning

lights, camera, action phraseologicalUnit
silence, moteur, action !
traditional cue at a beginning of a take

lights-out /ˈlaɪts.aʊt/ n
couvre-feu
the time at night at which artificial lights are to be turned off, a curfew or bedtime

lightsaber /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bɚ/ n
sabre laser sabre-laser sabrolaser
a fictional type of sword

lightship n
bateau-feu bateau-phare
lightship

lightspeed n
vitesse de la lumière
the speed of light

lightweight /laɪtˈweɪt/ /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ adj
léger
having less than average weight

lightweight /laɪtˈweɪt/ /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ n
poids léger
boxer

ligneous adj
ligneux
containing lignin
woody

lignify /ˈlɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
lignifier
to become wood

lignite /lɪɡnaɪ̯t/ n
lignite
coal

lignoceric acid n
acide lignocérique
saturated fatty acid

likable /ˈlaɪkəbl̩/ adj
aimable sympa sympathique
having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ adj
pareil
similar

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ n
j'aime mention « j'aime »
Internet interaction
préférence
something that a person likes

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ particle
comme genre
colloquial: mild intensifier
colloquial: used to precede paraphrased quotations

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ preposition
comme
such as
similar to

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ v
aimer bien aimer plaire
to enjoy
aimer liker plussoyer
to show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote
plaire aimer
to find attractive

like a bull in a china shop adj
comme un éléphant dans un magasin de porcelaine
clumsy, aggressive

like a bull in a china shop adv
comme un éléphant dans un magasin de porcelaine
clumsily, aggressively

like a cow pissing on a flat rock adv
pleuvoir comme vache qui pisse
heavily

like a duck takes to water
comme un poisson dans l'eau
Very naturally

like a man
comme un homme
bravely

like crazy
comme un fou comme un malade
to an excessive degree

like father, like son proverb
tel père, tel fils
a son takes after his father

like hell
c'est mort mon cul
expressing the opposite of one's intentions
le diable aux chausses le diable aux cul le diable aux trousses à mort
using all strength, speed, effort that one can summon

like hot cakes
comme des petits pains
quickly

like it or not adv
qu'on le veuille ou non que tu le veuilles ou non

like mother, like daughter proverb
telle mère, telle fille
a daughter takes after her mother

like one's life depended on it
comme si sa vie en dépendait
desperately

like riding a bike
c'est comme le vélo, ça s'oublie pas
once learned, never forgotten

like shooting fish in a barrel
bête comme chou con comme la lune simple comme bonjour
extremely easy

like so adv
comme ceci

like that
ainsi comme ceci comme cela comme ça
in that particular manner
comme [[celui-ci]]/[[celui-là]] comme ça de tel du genre, de ce genre
of that particular type

like turkeys voting for Christmas /laɪk ˌtɜːkiz ˈvəʊtɪŋ fə ˈkɹɪsməs/ /laɪk ˌtɝkiz ˈvoʊtɪŋ fɚ ˈkɹɪsməs/ [-ɾɪŋ-] phraseologicalUnit
scier la branche sur laquelle on est assis se tirer une balle dans le pied
of an action: self-defeating or serving to bring about a situation detrimental to the performer

like two peas in a pod
comme deux gouttes d'eau
very similar

likeability n
amabilité

likelemba n
likelemba
small rotating savings and credit association in Africa

likelihood /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ n
vraisemblance
mathematical likelihood
probability

likely /ˈlaɪkli/ adj
probable
probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring

liken /ˈlaɪk(ə)n/ /ˈlaɪkən/ v
comparer
to regard or state that (someone or something) is like another person or thing

likewise /ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ adv
pareillement de même
in like manner
pareillement de même idem
the same to you

liking /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/ n
sympathie goût
like

lilac /ˈlaɪlæk/ /ˈlaɪlɑk/ /ˈlaɪlək/ n
lilas
shrub
flower
colour

lilliputian /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/ adj
lilliputien
very small

lilliputian /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/ n
lilliputien lilliputienne
small person or being

lilo /ˈlaɪləʊ/ n
matelas gonflable matelas pneumatique
inflatable air mattress

lily /ˈlɪli/ n
lys lis
flower in the genus Lilium

lily of the valley n
muguet
Convallaria majalis

lily pad n
feuille de nénuphar
round leaf of a water lily

lily-livered adj
poltron
cowardly

lima bean /ˈlaɪmə ˌbin/ /ˈlaɪmə ˌbiːn/ n
haricot de Lima
butter bean

limacide n
limacide
substance

limaçon n
limaçon de Pascal
plane curve

limb /lɪm/ n
branche
branch of a tree
part of bow
membre extrémité
major appendage of human or animal
limbe
apparent visual edge
graduated edge

limb /lɪm/ v
démembrer
to remove limbs

limba n
fraké limba
Terminalia superba

limbate /ˈlɪm.beɪt/ adj
bordé encadré entouré frangé ourlé
having a distinct edge

limber /ˈlɪmbə(ɹ)/ n
avant-train
two-wheeled vehicle

limber /ˈlɪmbə(ɹ)/ v
flexibiliser
to cause to become limber

limbic system n
système limbique
Part of the human brain

limbo /ˈlɪmboʊ/ /ˈlɪmboː/ /ˈlɪmbəʊ/ n
limbes
in-between place, or condition or state, of neglect or oblivion
place where the souls of innocent deceased people exist temporarily until they can enter heaven
limbo
competitive dance in which dancers take turns to cross under a horizontal bar while bending backwards

lime /laɪm/ adj
citron vert
containing lime or lime juice

lime /laɪm/ n
chaux
inorganic material containing calcium
citronnier vert limettier
citrus tree
lime citron vert limette
green citrus fruit

lime green adj
vert citron
having a bright, light-green colour

lime mortar n
mortier de chaux
soft form of mortar

limekiln n
chaufour four à chaux
a furnace used to produce lime from limestone

limelight /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/ n
feux de la rampe
type of stage lighting

limerick /ˈlɪm(ə)ɹɪk/ n
limerick
humorous rhyming verse of five lines

limescale n
tartre
chalky deposit

limestone /ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ /ˈlaɪmˌstəʊn/ n
calcaire
abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments

limestone pavement n
lapiaz

limewood n
bois de tilleul
wood from a lime tree or linden tree

limit /ˈlɪmt/ /ˈlɪmɪt/ n
limite
restriction; bound beyond which one may not go
mathematics: value to which a sequence converges

limit /ˈlɪmt/ /ˈlɪmɪt/ v
limiter
restrict

limit point n
point d'accumulation
point whose every neighborhood contains a point in a given subset

limitable adj
limitable
able to be limited

limitation /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ n
limitation
restriction that limits
act of limiting

limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adj
limité
with certain limits placed upon it

limited atonement n
expiation limitée expiation particulière rédemption particulière
Calvinist doctrine

limited company n
société de capitaux
type of company

limited liability n
responsabilité limitée

limited liability company n
société à responsabilité limitée
type of company

limited partnership n
société en commandite
type of partnership

limitless adj
illimité
without limits; boundless

limn /lɪm/ v
dessiner
to draw
dépeindre
to delineate
enluminer
to illuminate, as a manuscript
peindre
to paint

limnology n
limnologie
science of lakes

limnoterrestrial adj
limnoterrestre

limonite n
limonite
mineral consisting of hydrous iron oxides

limousine /ˌlɪməˈziːn/ n
limousine
luxury sedan/saloon car

limp /lɪmp/ adj
boité mou
lacking stiffness; flimsy
flaccide mou
flaccid; flabby
mou
physically weak

limp /lɪmp/ n
boitement boiterie
gait

limp /lɪmp/ v
boiter claudiquer boitiller
to walk lamely

limpet /ˈlɪm.pɪt/ n
patelle lampotte
a small mollusc

limpid /ˈlɪmpɪd/ adj
limpide
clear

limpidity n
limpidité
property of being limpid.

limpkin n
courlan brun
large bird

linalool /lɪˈnæloʊəl/ /lɪˈnæləʊɒl/ n
linalol
monoterpene alcohol

linchpin /ˈlɪnt͡ʃˌpɪn/ n
cheville ouvrière pivot
central cohesive source of stability and security
cheville cheville ouvrière
securing pin

linden /ˈlɪn.dən/ n
tilleul
tree

lindgrenite n
lindgrenite
mineral containing copper, hydrogen, molybdenum and oxygen

line /laɪn/ /lɑɪn/ [lɑe̯n] n
droite
geometry: infinite one-dimensional figure
ligne
single horizontal row of text on a screen, printed paper, etc.
telephone or network connection
perfusion line
products or services sold by a business, or the business itself
music: one of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed
poetic: verse
letter, written form of communication
measure of length, the main division of an inch or its local equivalent
ligne de conduite
course of conduct, thought, occupation, or policy
ligne trait
path through two or more points, threadlike mark
lignée
population of cells derived from a single cell and containing the same genetic makeup
ride ligne
threadlike crease marking the face or the hand; hence, characteristic mark
réplique ligne
sentence of dialogue, especially in a script or screenplay

line /laɪn/ /lɑɪn/ [lɑe̯n] v
ligne
baseball: to hit a line drive
doubler fourrer
cover the inside surface of (something)
accoupler croiser
of a dog: impregnate

line break n
retour chariot retour à la ligne saut de ligne
a point in writing where text that would normally continue on the same line starts at the beginning of a new line or the character indicating that subsequent characters should appear on a separate line of text

line graph n
graphe adjoint line graph
graph L(G)...

line integral n
intégrale curviligne
integral

line judge n
juge de ligne
tennis official

line of battle n
ligne de bataille
position of troops drawn up in their usual order without any determined maneuver

line of business n
branche secteur d'activité
a product that serves a business interest

line of credit n
ligne de crédit
financial agreement

line of fire n
ligne de tir
direction of fire

line of force n
ligne de force
imaginary line in a field of force

line of sight n
ligne de mire
A straight line along which an observer has a clear view

line segment n
segment de droite segment
part of a line

line up /laɪn.ˈʌp/ v
faire la queue
get into a line

lineage /ˈlɪn.i.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
lignage
number of lines
lignée descendance lignage
descent

lineament /ˈlɪ.ni.ə.mənt/ n
linéament
distinctive shape or line

linear /ˈlɪn.i.ə/ /ˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ adj
linéaire
in mathematics, of first-degree polynomial
having the form of a line

linear algebra n
algèbre linéaire
branch of mathematics

linear logic n
logique linéaire

linear perspective n
perspective linéaire
perspective

linear regression n
régression linéaire

linear transformation n
application linéaire
a map between vector spaces preserving vector addition and scalar multiplication

linearity /ˌlɪniˈæɹəti/ n
linéarité
proportionality or a mathematical property analogous to it
state of being linear

linearize v
linéariser
to make linear

linearly adv
linéairement
in a linear manner

linearly independent adj
linéairement indépendant
linear algebra

lined antshrike n
batara mantelé
A passerine bird of the antbird family

lineic adj
linéique

linen /ˈlɪnɪn/ n
lin toile linge
thread or cloth made from flax fiber
linge
items

linen closet n
lingère
shelved closet or cupboard used for the storage of household linen

linesman n
juge de touche

lineup /ˈlaɪn.ʌp/ n
composition formation
sports: collectively, the members of a team

ling /lɪŋ/ n
lotte
Any of various marine food fish, of the genus Molva

lingam n
lingam

linger /ˈlɪŋɡə/ /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/ v
s'éteindre
to remain alive or existent
stagner perdurer persister rester s'incruster s'installer
to stay or remain in a place or situation

lingerie /-ɹi/ /ˈlæn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈlɑn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈlɔ̃.(d)ʒə.ɹæɪ/ /ˌlɑn.ʒəˈɹeɪ/ /ˌlɔn.(d)ʒəˈɹæɪ/ n
lingerie
underwear or nightclothes

lingo /ˈliŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈlɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
jargon
language peculiar to a particular group or region

lingonberry n
airelle rouge airelle vigne d'Ida
berry

lingua franca /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə ˈfɹæŋ.kə/ n
langue véhiculaire lingua franca
common language

lingual /ˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
lingual
related to the tongue

linguaphile n
linguophile
person who loves languages and words

linguicide n
linguicide
the death of a language

linguicism n
glottophobie
the unfair treatment of an individual or community based on their use of language

linguicist adj
glottophobe
characteristic of or pertaining to linguicism

linguine /lɪŋˈɡwini/ /lɪŋˈɡwiːnɪ/ n
linguine
ribbons of pasta narrower than tagliatelle

linguist /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/ n
linguiste
one who studies linguistics
a person skilled in languages

linguistic /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
linguistique
of or relating to linguistics
linguistique lingual
of or relating to language

linguistically /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk(ə)li/ adv
linguistiquement
From a linguistic perspective

linguistics /liŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
linguistique
scientific study of language

liniment /ˈlɪnəmənt/ n
liniment
topical medical preparation

lining /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ n
doublure
material used for inside covering
doublure garniture revêtement
covering for the inside of something

link /lɪŋk/ n
chaînon maillon
element of a chain
lien hyperlien hypertexte
computing: short for hyperlink
lien rapport connexion
connection
flambeau torche
torch

link /lɪŋk/ v
lier hyperlier contenir un lien (vers) pointer
to contain a hyperlink to another page
lier relier
connect things

linkage /ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ/ n
liaison
in genetics
timonerie
mechanical device that connects things

linker /ˈlɪŋkə/ /ˈlɪŋkɚ/ n
éditeur de liens
computer program that assembles objects

links /lɪŋks/ n
links
golf course

linnet /ˈlɪnɪt/ n
linotte linotte mélodieuse
Carduelis cannabina, a finch of Europe, western Asia and northern Africa

linolein n
linoléine

linoleum /lɪˈnoʊli.əm/ /lɪˈnəʊli.əm/ n
linoléum
inexpensive waterproof covering

linseed /ˈlɪnsiːd/ n
graine de lin
seed of the flax plant

linseed oil n
huile de lin
oil extracted from flax seeds

linstock n
boutefeu
staff for lighting cannons

lint /lɪnt/ n
charpie
a fine material made by scraping cotton or linen cloth
mouton peluche
fuzzy fluff

lintel /ˈlɪn.təl/ n
linteau
horizontal structural beam

lion /ˈlaɪən/ n
leon lion
person with strength and courage
lion
heraldic charge
lion lionne
big cat Panthera leo

lion cub n
lionceau lioncelle lionçonne
young lion

lion dance n
danse du lion
Chinese dance

lion's den n
fosse aux lions gueule du loup
a dangerous or frightening place

lion's share /ˈlaɪ.əns ʃɛə/ /ˈlaɪ.ənz ʃɛ(ə)ɹ/ n
part du lion
the majority; a large or generous portion

lioness /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɛs/ /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɪs/ n
lionne
female lion

lionfish n
poisson-lion rascasse volante
venomous fish

lip /lɪp/ n
lèvre
fleshy protrusion framing the mouth
part of body resembling a lip
rim of an open container

lip balm n
baume pour les lèvres crème pour les lèvres
substance topically applied to the lips of the mouth

lip gloss n
brillant à lèvres gloss
a cosmetic product

lip service n
baratin boniment
Empty talk; words absent of action or intention

lip sync n
play-back playback surjeu
synchronization of music with lips

lip-sync v
chanter en playback faire du playback
to move lips in synchronization with sounds

lip-syncing n
playback
act of lip-sync

lipase n
lipase
group of enzymes

lipid /ˈlɪpɪd/ n
lipide
organic compound

lipidic adj
lipidique
of lipids

liplessness n
achilie achéilie achélie
medical condition

lipogenesis n
lipogenèse
biochemistry: production of fat

lipogram n
lipogramme
word or writing that does not use a particular symbol or symbols

lipoma n
lipome
benign tumor

lipophilicity n
lipophilie
the condition of being lipophilic

lipoprotein n
lipoprotéine
complex of protein and lipid

liposoluble adj
liposoluble
soluble in lipids

liposuction /ˈlai.poʊ.ˌsʌk.ʃn̩/ n
liposuccion
cosmetic surgery procedure in which bodily fat is removed by suction

lipothymia n
lipothymie
swoon due to transient cerebral hypoperfusion

lipovitellin n
lipovitelline

lippy /ˈlɪpi/ /ˈlɪpɪ/ adj
lippu
having prominent lips
répondeur
having a tendency to talk back in a cheeky or impertinent manner

lipread /ˈlɪpɹiːd/ /ˈlɪpɹɛd/ v
lire sur les lèvres
determine what a person is saying by watching how their lips move

lipreading n
lecture labiale
the act of reading lips

lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ n
rouge à lèvres
make-up for the lips
stick of this make-up

liquefaction n
liquéfaction
Process of being made liquid

liquefied natural gas n
gaz naturel liquéfié
natural gas converted to liquid

liquefied petroleum gas n
gaz de pétrole liquéfié
LPG

liquefy /ˈlɪ.kwɪ.faɪ/ v
liquéfier
to make into a liquid

liqueur /lɪˈk(j)ɔɹ/ /lɪˈk(j)ɝ/ /lɪˈkjuɹ/ /lɪˈkjɔː/ /lɪˈkjʊə/ n
liqueur ratafia
a flavored alcoholic beverage

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ adj
liquide
fluid; not solid and not gaseous
(of an asset) easily sold or disposed of
(of a market) having sufficient trading activity to make buying or selling easy

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ n
liquide
substance that is liquid
sound

liquid air n
air liquide
air in liquid state

liquid crystal n
cristal liquide
phase of matter

liquid crystal display n
afficheur à cristaux liquides écran à cristaux liquides
display device using liquid crystal

liquid nitrogen n
azote liquide
nitrogen in the liquid state

liquid scintillation n
scintillation liquide
scintillation

liquid smoke n
fumée liquide
aqueous substance produced by passing smoke through water

liquidate /ˈlɪkwədeɪt/ /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/ v
liquider
to kill someone
to convert assets into cash
to settle the affairs
to settle a debt

liquidation /ˌlɪkwəˈdeɪʃən/ n
liquidation
selling a business’s assets

liquidator n
liquidateur liquideur
one who liquidates

liquidizer n
robot mixer
a machine to chop or puree food

liquor /ˈlɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪk.ɚ/ n
spiritueux
strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation

liquor store n
magasin de vins et spiritueux débit de boissons
shop that sells alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises

lira /ˈlɪəɹə/ n
lire livre
currency of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, former currency of Italy, etc.
livre lire
basic unit of currency in Turkey

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ n
zézaiement sesseyement susseyement zozotement
The habit or an act of lisping.

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ v
zézayer zozoter susseyer
to pronounce the sibilant letter ‘s’ imperfectly

lisping n
blèsement
that which is spoken with a lisp

lissencephaly /ˌlɪs.ɛnˈsɛf.əl.i/ n
lissencéphalie
disorder characterized by the lack of folds and grooves of the brain

list /lɪst/ n
lice
barriers for tournaments
lisière
strip of fabric
liste
enumeration or compilation of items
computing: codified representation of a list
gîte bande
nautical: tilting or careening to one side

list /lɪst/ v
lister énumérer
to create or recite a list
gîter
to tilt to one side

listel n
listel
narrow fillet or border

listen /ˈlɪs.ən/ [ˈlɪs.n̩] v
guetter tendre l'oreille écouter
to expect or wait for a sound
écouter
to pay attention to a sound
to hear (something)
to accept advice or obey instruction

listen with half an ear v
n'écouter que d'une oreille

listenable adj
écoutable
pleasant or easy to listen to

listener /ˈlɪs(ə)nə/ /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ n
auditeur écouteur auditrice écouteuse
someone who listens

listenership /ˈlɪsnəʃɪp/ /ˈlɪsnɚʃɪp/ /ˈlɪsənəʃɪp/ /ˈlɪsənɚʃɪp/ n
audience
audience that listens to an audio broadcast

listening /ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/ /ˈlɪs.ə.nɪŋ/ n
écouter
act of listening

listening comprehension n
compréhension orale compréhension à l'audition
listening comprehension

listening post n
poste d'écoute
facility established to monitor radio and microwave signals

listening watch n
écoute permanente
continuous monitoring

listeria n
listéria
bacterium

listeriosis n
listériose
disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes

listless /ˈlɪstləs/ adj
apathique indolent
Lacking enthusiasm

lit /ˈlɪt/ adj
allumé
Lighted

litany /ˈlɪtəni/ n
litanie
ritual liturgical prayer
prolonged or tedious list

lite /laɪt/ adj
allégé light
low in calories
léger
lightweight

literacy /ˈlɪtəɹəsi/ /ˈlɪtɹəsi/ [-ɾ(ə)ɹə-] n
alphabétisme littératie littérisme
ability to read and write
compréhension
understanding of something

literal /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈlɪɾəɹəl/ adj
littéral
exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation
following the letter or exact words, not taking liberties
épistolaire
consisting of, or expressed by, letters

literal /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈlɪɾəɹəl/ n
littéral littéraux
programming: value written in the source code

literalism n
littéralisme
literal interpretation or understanding; adherence to the exact letter or precise significance, as in interpreting or translating

literally /ˈlɪtəɹəli/ /ˈlɪtɹəli/ adv
littéralement mot à mot texto textuellement
not metaphorically

literary /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹəɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/ [ˈɫɪɾəɹɛ(ə)ɹi] adj
littéraire
relating to literature
relating to writers, or the profession of literature

literary criticism n
critique littéraire
study, discussion, evaluation, and interpretation

literate /ˈlɪtəɹət/ adj
lettré
knowledgeable in literature and writing
lettré alphabète
able to read, having literacy

literati /ˌlɪt.əˈɹɑː.tiː/ /ˌlɪtəˈɹɑti/ n
littérateur littératrice
well-educated, literary people

literator n
littérateur

literature /ˈlɪt.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ə.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪt.ɚ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪt.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ [ˈlɪt͡ʃ.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ] [ˈlɪɾ.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ] n
littérature
body of all written works
all the papers, treatises etc. published in academic journals on a particular subject
the collected creative writing of a nation, people, group or culture

literature review n
article de revue
scholarly paper

litharge /ˈlɪθɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɪθɑːd͡ʒ/ n
litharge
lead monoxide

lithe /laɪð/ /laɪθ/ adj
souple
flexible
svelte élancé
slim

lithiasis /lɪˈθaɪ.əsɪs/ n
lithiase
formation of stone-like deposits

lithic /ˈlɪθɪk/ adj
lithique
stone

lithification n
lithification
compaction and cementation of sediment

lithium /ˈlɪθi.əm/ n
lithium
chemical element

lithium aluminium hydride n
tétrahydruroaluminate de lithium
chemical compound, LiH

lithium battery n
accumulateur lithium
type of battery

lithocarp n
lithocarpe

lithograph /ˈlɪθəɡɹæf/ /ˈlɪθəɡɹɑːf/ n
lithographie
image produced by lithography

lithograph /ˈlɪθəɡɹæf/ /ˈlɪθəɡɹɑːf/ v
lithographier
to copy of an image through lithography

lithographer n
lithographe
a person who makes lithographs

lithography /lɪθˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
lithographie
printing method

lithology n
lithologie
the study of rocks

lithophane n
lithophanie

lithophone n
lithophone
type of musical instrument

lithosphere n
lithosphère
the outer layer of the Earth

lithotripsy /ˈlɪθ.əˌtɹɪp.si/ n
lithotripsie lithotritie
medical treatment

litigation /ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
litige
conduct of a lawsuit

litmus /ˈlɪtməs/ n
tournesol
dyestuff from lichen

litmus paper n
papier de tournesol

litotes /laɪˈtəʊ.tiːz/ n
litote
rhetoric: stating a point by denying its opposite

litra n
litra
coin

litre /ˈli.tɚ/ /ˈliː.tə/ [ˈli.ɾɚ] n
litre
unit of fluid measure

litreage n
litrage
amount in litres

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈlɪɾɚ] n
détritus
discarded items
litière
bedding for animals
material for litter tray
layer of dead leaves and other organic matter
platform designed to carry a person or a load
portée
animals born in one birth

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈlɪɾɚ] v
jeter des ordures
drop or throw trash without properly disposing of it

litter box n
bac à chat litière
box to provide a soiling area for cats

litterateur /ˌlɪtəɹəˈtɜː/ /ˌlɪtəɹəˈtʊɚ/ n
littérateur
person engaged in various literary works

litterateuse /ˌlɪtəɹəˈtuːz/ /ˌlɪtəɹəˈtɜːz/ n
littératrice
female litterateur

litteratrice n
littératrice
female litterateur

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] adj
cadet
(of a sibling) younger
pas beaucoup de peu
insignificant, trivial
petit
small in size

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] adv
peu
not much

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] determiner
peu peu de
small amount

little auk n
mergule nain
Alle alle

little bittern n
blongios nain
bittern of the species Ixobrychus minutus

little black dress n
petite robe noire
woman's short black dress

little boy n
garçonnet gamin petit
a diminutive male child

little egret n
aigrette garzette
bird

little finger n
auriculaire petit doigt
outermost and smallest finger of the hand

little girl n
fillette gamine jeune fille petite
a female child

little grebe n
grèbe castagneux petit grèbe
bird

little green man /ˌlɘtɘl ˈɡɹin ˌmɛn/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌman/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌmæn/ [ˌlɘ.ɾɯ ˈɡɹɘ̯ĩm ˌmɛ̞̃n̆] [ˌlɪ.t͡ʔɫ̩ ˈɡɹɪ̃i̯m ˌmãn̆] [ˌlɪ.ɾɫ̩ ˈɡɹɪ̃i̯m ˌmɛ̃ə̯n̆] [ˌlɪ.ʔo-] n
petit homme vert
humorous: space alien, Martian

little gull n
mouette pygmée
gull

little one n
petit petite
term of endearment
tout-petit toute-petite
young child

little owl /ˈlɪtəl ˌaʊl/ n
chevêche
species of owl

little penguin n
manchot pygmée
Eudyptula minor

little person n
personne de petite taille petite personne
euphemistic term for a person with dwarfism

little stint n
bécasseau minute
Calidris minuta

little tern n
sterne naine
Sternula albifrons

little toe n
petit orteil petit doigt petit doigt de pied
smallest toe of the foot

little v n
petit v
functional category

littoralization n
littoralisation

liturgical /lɪˈtɝd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
liturgique
Pertaining to liturgy

liturgy /ˈlɪtəd͡ʒi/ /ˈlɪtɚd͡ʒi/ n
liturgie
a predetermined or prescribed set of rituals

live /laɪv/ adj
chargé chargée
electrically charged
en direct en live
(broadcasting) seen or heard from a broadcast, as it happens
vivant
having life

live /laɪv/ adv
en direct
as it happens

live /lɪv/ v
habiter demeurer
have permanent residence
vivre
be alive
spend (one's life), pass, maintain, continue in

live action /laɪv ˈækʃən/ n
prise de vues réelles
video that has been produced by filming

live album n
album live
album

live and let live v
vivre et laisser vivre
be tolerant

live beyond one's means v
vivre au-dessus de ses moyens griveler

live by the sword, die by the sword proverb
qui vit par l'épée périra par l'épée
one who uses violence can expect a violent response

live on v
vivre de
survive by consuming certain thing

live to regret v
s'en mordre les doigts

live under a rock v
vivre dans une grotte
to be isolated from knowledge of current events

live up v
être à la hauteur
to fulfil the expectations placed upon one

live wire /ˈlaɪv ˈwaɪə(ɹ)/ n
pile électrique
idiom for a vivacious person

livelihood /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/ /ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/ n
gagne-pain subsistance
means of supporting oneself

liveliness /ˈlaɪvlinəs/ n
vitalité
the quality of being lively

lively /ˈlaɪv.li/ adj
animé
full of life

liver /ˈlɪvə/ /ˈlɪvɚ/ n
foie
organ of the body
organ as food

livermorium /ˌlɪvəɹˈmɔːɹiəm/ n
livermorium
chemical element with atomic number 116

liverwort /ˈlɪv.ə.wɜːt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɔːɹt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɝːt/ n
hépatique
bryophyte with a leafy stem

liverwurst /ˈlɪvəwɜːst/ /ˈlɪvɚwɝst/ n
saucisson de pâté de foie
liverwurst

livery /ˈlɪ.və.ɹi/ /ˈlɪv.ɹi/ n
livrée
distinctive uniform worn by a group
paint scheme

livestock /ˈlaɪvstɑk/ /ˈlaɪvstɒk/ n
bétail cheptel vif
farm animals

livestream v
livestream
broadcast as a live stream

livid /ˈlɪvɪd/ adj
furieux
very angry, furious
livide
having a dark, bluish appearance

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ adj
vivant
having life

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ n
mode de vie vie
style of life

living conditions n
conditions de vie
living conditions

living dead n
morts-vivants zombis
undead

living fossil /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɑsl̩/ /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɒsl̩/ n
fossile vivant
species believed extinct but later found living

living language n
langue vivante
a language which is still spoken

living proof n
preuve vivante
real-life person or thing which demonstrates the validity of a hypothesis

living room /ˈlɪvɪŋ ɹuːm/ n
salon salle de séjour séjour
room in a private house

living thing n
être vivant
something living

living will n
testament de vie
document giving durable power of attorney to a surrogate decision-maker for healthcare purposes

livor mortis n
lividités cadavériques
settling of the blood in the lower portion of the body

lizard /ˈlɪz.əd/ /ˈlɪz.ɚd/ n
lézard
reptile

lizardfish n
poisson-lézard
member of the family Synodontidae
the taxonomic family Synodontidae

llama /ˈjɑmə/ /ˈlɑmə/ /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
lama
South American mammal of the camel family, Lama glama

lo /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ interjection
voici voilà
look, see, behold

lo and behold interjection
et voilà! tiens, tiens!
used to express surprise

loach /ˈləʊt͡ʃ/ n
loche
fish of the family Cobitidae

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ n
cargaison fardeau
burden
charge
number of articles that can be transported or processed at one time
the volume of work required to be performed
paquet tas
a large number or amount
puissance puissance électrique
the electrical current or power delivered by a device

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ v
charger
computing: to read into memory
to fill with munition
to put a load on or in

loaded /ˈloʊdɪd/ /ˈləʊdɪd/ adj
beurré bourré pété
slang: drunk
chargé
(of a projectile weapon) armed
burdened by load
chargé de sens lourd de sens
(of a word or phrase) having strong connotations
pipé
(gaming, of dice, also used figuratively) biased
(of a question) designed to produce a predictable answer, or to lay a trap
plein de thunes pété de thunes
slang: having wealth

loader /ˈloʊdɚ/ n
chargeur
person or device that loads
program that prepares other programs for execution
chargeur sur pneus chargeuse sur pneus
tractor with a scoop

loading /ˈloʊ.dɪŋ/ /ˈləʉ.dɪŋ/ /ˈləʊ.dɪŋ/ n
chargement charge
process by which something is loaded

loading gauge n
gabarit
maximum permitted height
structure

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ n
miche pain baguette
block of bread
savonnette
large block of soap

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ v
paresser
do nothing

loafer /ˈloʊfɚ/ /ˈləʊfə/ n
fainéant oisif paresseux
idle person
mocassin
footwear

loam /loʊm/ /lum/ /ləʊm/ /lʊm/ n
terre grasse glaise
type of soil

loamy adj
glaise

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ n
contrat de prêt
contract and array of legal or ethical obligations surrounding a loan
emprunt
prêt emprunt crédit
borrowed sum of money or other property

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ v
prêter
to lend

loan shark n
usurier usurière
money lender; usurer

loanword /ˈloʊnˌwɝd/ /ˈləʊnˌwɜː(ɹ)d/ n
emprunt
word taken from another language

loath /loʊθ/ /ləʊθ/ adj
hésitant réticent
averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling

loathe /ˈloʊð/ /ˈləʊð/ v
détester exécrer haïr
to detest, hate, revile

loathing /ˈloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈləʊðɪŋ/ n
dégoût
sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike

loathsome /ˈləʊð.səm/ /ˈləʊθ.səm/ adj
odieux dégoûtant
highly offensive; abominable, sickening

lob /lɒb/ n
lob
high-arching pass or stroke

lob /lɒb/ v
faire un lob lancer en chandelle lancer haut lobber
to throw or hit a ball high into the air

lobby /lɑbi/ /lɒbi/ n
lobby
group of people who try to lobby
vestibule hall foyer
entryway or waiting area; vestibule

lobby /lɑbi/ /lɒbi/ v
faire pression sur
to attempt to influence

lobbying n
lobbying
act of one who lobbies

lobbyist /ˈlɑ.bi.ɪst/ /ˈlɒ.bi.ɪst/ n
lobbyiste
person paid to influence politicians

lobe /ləʊb/ n
lobe
division of the brain
any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form

lobelia /loʊˈbiːliə/ n
lobélie
plant

lobotomization n
lobotomisation

lobotomize v
lobotomiser
To perform a lobotomy

lobotomy /ləˈbɑː.ɾə.mi/ /ləˈbɒt.ə.mi/ n
lobotomie
surgical operation

lobster /ˈlɑb.stɚ/ /ˈlɒb.stə/ n
homard langouste
crustacean

lobster pot n
casier à homard nasse
a trap used to catch lobsters

lobular adj
lobulaire
Of or relating to a lobule

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ adj
local
of a nearby location
computing: having limited scope
medicine: of or pertaining to a restricted part of an organism

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ n
section
a branch of an organization

local area network /ˈləʊklˌɛːɹɪəˌnɛtwəːk/ n
LAN RLE réseau local
network

local class n
classe locale
class declared in the body of a function

local color n
couleur locale
aspects of a location that distinguish it from neighboring communities

local train n
omnibus
train or train service serving all or almost all stations along its route

locale /loʊˈkæl/ /ləʊˈkɑːl/ n
endroit lieu
place where something happens
localisation paramètres régionaux
language-related settings

locality /loʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ /ləʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ n
localité
built-up area (city, town or village)
quartier voisinage
site of certain activity, neighbourhood
région
features or surroundings of a particular place

localization /ˌləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
localisation
act of localizing
state of being localized
software engineering: act or process of making a product suitable for use in a particular country or region

locally /ˈləʊkəli/ adv
localement
with respect to place

locate /loʊˈkeɪt/ /ləʊˈkeɪt/ /ləˈkeɪt/ /ˈloʊkeɪt/ v
localiser
designate the site or place of
placer situer
se poser
(intransitive) to place oneself; to take up one's residence; to settle

location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
lieu emplacement localisation position situation
place

locative case n
locatif
case used to indicate place, or the place where

locavore n
locavore

lochia /ˈloʊ.ki.ə/ /ˈlɒ.kɪ.ə/ n
lochies
post-partum vaginal discharge

lochial adj
lochial
of or pertaining to the lochia

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ n
serrure verrou cadenas
something used for fastening
verrou serrure
firing mechanism of a gun
écluse sas
segment of a canal
mèche
length of hair

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ v
se bloquer se verrouiller
to become fastened in place
verrouiller barrer
to fasten with a lock

lock down v
confiner
to secure; make people stay locked indoors for their safety

lock up v
enfermer
to imprison or incarcerate someone
se bloquer
of a computer: to cease responding
verrouiller
to close the doors and windows securely

lockable adj
verrouillable
capable of being locked

lockdown /ˈlɑkˌdaʊn/ /ˈlɒkˌdaʊn/ n
confinement enfermement verrouillage
confinement of people as a security measure

locked /lɑkt/ /lɒkt/ adj
fermé à clef fermé à clé verrouillé
that has been locked (with a key)

locked-in syndrome n
syndrome d'enfermement

locker /ˈlɑ.kɚ/ /ˈlɒk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔk.ə(ɹ)/ n
casier consigne automatique
storage compartment

locker room humor n
humour de caserne plaisanteries de corps de garde

locket /ˈlɑkɪt/ /ˈlɒkɪt/ n
médaillon
chained ornament

lockjaw n
trisme trismus
disease

lockkeeper n
éclusier éclusière
person assigned to look after a canal or river lock

lockout n
grève patronale lock-out lockout
opposite of a strike

locksmith /ˈlɑksmɪθ/ /ˈlɒksmɪθ/ n
serrurier
one who practices locksmithing

locksmithing /ˈlɒkˌsmɪθɪŋ/ n
serrurerie
art of making and defeating locks

locomotion /ləʊ.kəˈməʊ.ʃən/ n
locomotion
ability to move

locomotive /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ n
locomotive
self-propelled vehicle that runs on rails

loculus n
loge
botany: cavity of a compound ovary

locus /ˈloʊkəs/ /ˈləʊkəs/ n
endroit lieu local
place or locality
lieu
set of all points given by an equation or condition
locus
position on a chromosome

locust /ˈloʊ.kəst/ /ˈləʊ.kəst/ n
locuste criquet
type of grasshopper

locutive adj
locutif

lode /loʊd/ /ləʉd/ /ləʊd/ n
filon
vein of metallic ore

lodestar /ˈloʊd.stɑɹ/ /ˈləʉd.staː(ɹ)/ /ˈləʊd.stɑː(ɹ)/ n
étoile polaire
star used as navigation reference

lodge /lɑd͡ʒ/ /lɒd͡ʒ/ n
cabane
recreational building
loge
local chapter of freemasons
maison du portier
porter's rooms

lodge /lɑd͡ʒ/ /lɒd͡ʒ/ v
demeurer
demeurer loger
to stay in any place or shelter
verser
to flatten to the ground

lodgepole pine n
pin tordu
Pinus contorta

lodging /ˈlɑd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒɪŋ/ n
hébergement logement
place to live or lodge
verse
condition of a plant that has been flattened

loess /lɛs/ /lɜːs/ /lʌs/ /ˈloʊ.əs/ /ˈləʊɪs/ n
lœss
sediment of eolian origin

loft /lɑft/ /lɒft/ /lɔft/ n
grenier
an attic or similar space

lofty /ˈlɑfti/ /ˈlɒfti/ /ˈlɔːfti/ adj
haut
high, having great height or stature

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ n
bûche
bulky piece of timber
loch
nautical: device for measuring the speed of a vessel
tronc grume
trunk of dead tree, cleared of branches

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ v
abattre couper
to cut down trees
ajouter inscrire
make an entry in a log

log cabin n
cabane en rondins cabane
small simple dwelling made from wood

log in v
connecter identifier
gain access to a computer system

log out v
déconnecter délogger désauthentifier
to exit an account in a computing system

loganberry n
mûroise
raspberry-blackberry hybrid berry

logarithm /ˈlɑ.ɡə.ɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ /ˈlɑɡ.ə.ɹɪðm/ /ˈlɑɡ.əɹ.ɹɪðm/ /ˈlɑɡəɹ.ɹɪ.ðəm/ n
logarithme
The power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain a given number

logbook /ˈlɑɡ.bʊk/ /ˈlɔɡ.bʊk/ n
journal de bord livre de loch livre de bord
nautical: book in which details from journey are recorded

loge /ləʊʒ/ n
loge
upscale seating region in theatres or similar

logger /ˈlɑɡɚ/ /ˈlɒɡə/ n
bûcheron
worker whose occupation is to harvest trees
consignateur
one that logs

loggerhead /ˈlɑ-/ /ˈlɒɡəhɛd/ /ˈlɔɡɚˌhɛd/ n
tyran à queue rousse
rufous-tailed flycatcher (Myiarchus validus)

loggerhead duck n
brassemer des Malouines
Tachyeres brachypterus

loggerhead shrike n
pie-grièche migratrice
Lanius ludovicianus

logging n
exploitation forestière
cutting trees
journalisation
making entries in a log

logic /ˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪk/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪk/ /ˈlɔd͡ʒ.ɪk/ n
logique
mathematical study
method of human thought
any system of thought, irrespective of its rigor or productiveness
formal or informal language
part of an electronic system that performs the boolean logic operations

logic analyzer n
analyseur logique
device

logic gate n
porte logique
physical Boolean device

logical /ˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəɫ/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəɫ/ adj
logique
in agreement with the principles of logic
reasonable
of or pertaining to logic

logically adv
logiquement
in a logical manner

logician /ləˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ n
logicien logicienne
person who studies or teaches logic

login /ˈlɒɡ.ɪn/ n
ID compte identifiant nom d'utilisateur
user's identification

logion /-ɒn/ /ˈloʊ.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˈlɒ-/ /ˈləʊ.ɡɪ.ən/ n
logion
a saying that is attributed to Jesus but which is not in the Bible

logistic /loʊˈd͡ʒɪs.tɪk/ /lɒd͡ʒˈɪs.tɪk/ /ləˈd͡ʒɪs.tɪk/ adj
logistique
mathematics: relating to symbolic logic
statistics: relating to the logistic function
relating to logistics

logistic /loʊˈd͡ʒɪs.tɪk/ /lɒd͡ʒˈɪs.tɪk/ /ləˈd͡ʒɪs.tɪk/ n
logistique
mathematics: logistic function

logistic curve n
courbe logistique
S-shaped curve that models the growth of many ecosystems

logistic function n
fonction logistique
mathematics: specific function

logistical adj
logistique
relating to logistics

logistician n
logisticien logisticienne
person involved with logistics

logistics /ləˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/ n
logistique
planning and implementing the flow of goods and services
military procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation

logjam n
bourrage
An excess of logs being conveyed on a river
embouteillage impasse
A clog; any jam or mess that halts or greatly delays progress

logline /ˈlɒɡ.laɪn/ n
ligne de loch
line fastened to the log

logo /ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈləʊ.ɡəʊ/ n
logo logotype
visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an entity

logogram /ˈlɑɡ.əˌɡɹæm/ /ˈlɒɡ.əˌɡɹæm/ /ˈlɔː.ɡəˌɡɹæm/ n
logogramme
character or symbol that represents a word or phrase

logograph n
logographe
character or symbol that represents a word or phrase

logogriph n
logogriphe
word puzzle with clues in verse

logopedics n
logopédie orthophonie
study and correction of speech defects

logopedist n
logopède logopédiste orthophoniste
logopedist

logorrhea /ˌlɒ.ɡəˈɹɪ.ə/ /ˌlɔ.ɡəˈɹi.ə/ [-ɹiː-] [-ˈɹiː-] [ˌlɒ-] n
logorrhée
excessive talkativeness
excessive and often uncontrollable speaking due to a mental disorder

logorrheic adj
logorrhéique
having excessive flow of words

logos /ˈloʊɡoʊs/ /ˈloʊɡɑs/ /ˈlɑɡɑs/ /ˈlɒɡɒs/ n
logos

logotherapy n
logothérapie
therapy that involves finding the meaning of one's life

logotype n
ligature
single type two letters, a ligature
logotype logo
symbol used by organization, logo

logout n
déconnexion
act or process of logging out

logwood n
campêche
Haematoxylum campechianum

lohoch /ˈloʊhɑk/ /ˈləʊhɒk/ n
looch
medicine in a soft form taken by licking

loin /lɔɪn/ n
côtes premières filet
cut of meat
lombe
lombes
part of the body

loincloth n
pagne
garment

loins /lɔɪnz/ n
lombes reins
the lower abdomen, groin and genitalia

loiter /ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪtɚ/ [ˈlɔɪɾɚ] v
traîner flâner
to stand about without any aim or purpose

loitering munition n
munition maraudeuse munition rôdeuse
munition that waits passively

lolcat /ˈlɑl.kæt/ n
lolcat lolchat
image macro of a kitten or cat with a humurous caption

lolicon n
lolicon
an individual fixated on young, generally prepubescent, girls

lollipop /ˈlɑ.li.pɑp/ /ˈlɒl.i.pɒp/ n
sucette suçon
confectionery on a stick

lollygag /ˈlɒlɪɡæɡ/ n
absurdité
silliness

lollygag /ˈlɒlɪɡæɡ/ v
glander glandouiller paresser
dawdle; to avoid work

lollygagger /ˈlɑlɪˌɡæɡɚ/ /ˈlɒlɪˌɡaɡə/ n
paresseuse paresseux
lazy person

lone /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ adj
isolé
situated with no neighbours
seul
having no companion
seul isolé
isolated
unique
sole

loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ n
solitude
condition of being lonely

lonely /ˈloʊn.li/ /ˈləʊn.li/ adj
désert abandonné
of place: desolate
seul
of person: unhappy by feeling isolated

loner /ˈloʊnɚ/ n
solitaire
one who lacks or avoids company

lonesome /ˈloʊnsəm/ /ˈləʊnsəm/ adj
solitaire
unhappy due to being alone

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ adj
long
having much distance from one point to another
having great duration

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ adv
combien de temps temps
for a particular duration
longtemps
for a long duration

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ v
aspirer à
to wait, to aspire

long COVID /ˌlɒŋ ˈkəʊvɪd/ /ˌlɔŋ ˈkoʊvɪd/ n
Covid long
long-term sequelae or symptoms following a COVID-19 infection

long absent, soon forgotten proverb
loin des yeux, loin du cœur
love fades away when people are distant

long ago adv
il y a longtemps jadis
at a time in the distant past

long division n
division posée
procedure for dividing multidigit numbers

long drink n
long drink
large mixed drink

long face n
faire la tête tête d'enterrement
expression of sadness and disappointment or gloom

long for v
convoiter
to have desire for; to yearn
languir
to miss

long in the tooth adj
blanchir sous le harnais défraîchi
old, aged

long johns n
caleçon long
garment for bottom half of the body

long jump n
saut en longueur
athletics field event

long jumper n
sauteur en longueur
athlete

long live v
vive longue vie à
prosper

long nineteenth century pn
long XIXe siècle

long pepper n
poivre long poivrier long
Piper longum, or its fruit

long s n
s long
the character ſ

long scale n
échelle longue

long story short adv
en bref en résumé pour faire court
Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, an involved story

long tail n
longue traîne
sales made for less usual goods

long time no see interjection
ça fait longtemps ça fait longtemps [[qu']]on ne [[s']]est pas vu ! ça fait un bail !
idiomatic: I (or we) have not seen you for a long time

long track n
patinage de vitesse longue piste patinage de vitesse sur longue piste
long track speed skating

long ways, long lies /ˈlɒŋ ˌweɪz ˈlɒŋ ˌlaɪz/ proverb
a beau mentir qui vient de loin
someone who comes back from a far-off region can tell lies without fear of being contradicted

long weekend n
pont
weekend extended by one or more days off

long-awaited adj
tant attendu
having been awaited for a long time

long-billed dowitcher n
bécassin à long bec
Limnodromus scolopaceus

long-distance adj
interurbain
referring to non-local phone call

long-eared bat n
oreillard
a vesper bat

long-eared owl /ˌlɒŋɪədˈaʊl/ n
hibou moyen-duc hibou moyen duc
Asio otus

long-legged buzzard n
buse féroce
Buteo rufinus

long-lived /ˈlɒŋˈlaɪvd/ /ˈlɒŋˈlɪvd/ adj
longévif
having a long lifespan; surviving for a long period of time

long-sleeved adj
à manches longues
having long sleeves

long-standing adj
de longue date ancien
having existed for a long time

long-suffering adj
longanime
having endured discomfort

long-tailed duck n
harelde kakawi
Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed shrike n
pie-grièche schach
Lanius schach

long-term adj
à long terme
extending over a relatively long time period
becoming evident after a relatively long time period

long-term memory n
mémoire à long terme

long-toed stint n
bécasseau à longs doigts
Calidris subminuta

long-winded /ˈlɔŋˌwɪndəd/ adj
prolixe verbeux
tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose

longan /ˈlɑŋɡən/ /ˈlɒŋɡən/ /ˈlɔŋɡən/ n
longane
fruit
longanier
tree

longanimous adj
longanime
long-suffering

longbow /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ n
arc long anglais
large bow

longe /lʌnd͡ʒ/ n
longe
long rope used while longeing

longeron /ˈlɒnʒəɹɒn/ n
longeron
thin strip of wood or metal

longevity /lɑŋˈd͡ʒɛv.ə.ti/ /lɒnˈd͡ʒɛv.ɪ.ti/ /lɒŋˈd͡ʒɛv.ɪ.ti/ /lɔŋˈd͡ʒev.ə.ti/ [lɑŋˈd͡ʒɛv.ə.ɾi] [lɔŋˈd͡ʒev.ə.ɾi] n
longévité
the quality of being long-lasting, especially of life

longhorn /ˈlɒŋhɔːn/ /ˈlɔŋhɔɹn/ n
longhorn
breed of beef cattle

longhorn beetle n
capricorne
any Cerambycid

longing /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/ n
nostalgie
melancholic desire

longitude /-tʃuːd/ /ˈlɑnd͡ʒəˌtud/ /ˈlɒnd͡ʒɪtjuːd/ /ˈlɒnɡɪtjuːd/ n
longitude
angular distance
imaginary line through North Pole and South Pole

longitudinal wave n
onde longitudinale
type of wave

longline n
palangre
very long fishing line with multiple hooks

longship n
drakkar
type of Viking vessel

longspine snipefish n
bécasse de mer
Macroramphosus scolopax

longwave adj
grande onde
having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters

lonsdaleite n
lonsdaléite
mineral

loofah /ˈluːfə/ n
loofa luffa
tropical vine

loogie /ˈluːɡi/ n
glaviot huitre mollard
sputum

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ interjection
écoute écoutez
interjection to attract attention

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ n
air
physical appearance
regard
action of looking
regard mine
facial expression

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ v
chercher
donner sur regarder
to face
regarder
to try to see
sembler avoir l'air paraître
to appear, to seem

look after v
soigner occuper garder veiller
to watch, to protect

look and feel n
aspect et la convivialité
visual design and behaviour of a user interface

look around v
regarder autour de soi
to inspect a building or area

look at v
fixer regarder
to consider
regarder
to observe or watch
to study visually

look back v
regarder derrière soi
look behind oneself
se remémorer
reminisce about the past

look before one leaps v
réfléchir avant [[d']]agir
think before taking action

look daggers /ˌlʊk ˈdæɡəz/ /ˌlʊk ˈdæɡɚz/ v
darder un regard noir foudroyer du regard fusiller du regard lancer un regard noir se regarder en chiens de faïence
to stare in a disapproving, severe, or threatening manner

look down on v
mépriser regarder de haut
to regard or treat as inferior

look for v
chercher rechercher
search; seek

look forward to v
espérer attendre avec impatience avoir hâte
anticipate, expect, or wait for

look into v
pencher
to investigate, explore, or consider

look like v
ressembler
be similar in appearance, resemble
sembler
seem, appear

look on the bright side v
voir le bon côté des choses

look one's age v
faire son âge

look out v
prendre garde
to be vigilant and aware

look the part v
avoir la gueule de l'emploi avoir la tête de l'emploi avoir le physique de l'emploi
appear suitable for a particular kind of work

look up v
chercher
to obtain information about something from a text source

look up to v
respecter
To show respect for

look who's talking phraseologicalUnit
qui parle tu peux causer tu peux parler ça te va bien ça te va bien de dire ça

lookalike /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/ n
sosie
person physically resembling another person

looker /ˈlʊk.ə/ /ˈlʊk.ɚ/ n
canon
slang: good-looking one

lookout /ˈlʊkaʊt/ n
guetteur sentinelle
person on watch for approaching enemy, police, etc.
poste de guet
vantage point with a view of the surrounding area

looks /lʊks/ n
allure
appearance

loom /lum/ /luːm/ n
métier à tisser
weaving frame
menacer
impend, threaten, hang over

loon /ˈluːn/ n
fou
a crazy person
plongeon huard
bird of order Gaviiformes

loop /luːp/ n
boucle
programmed sequence of instructions
shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
edge that begins and ends on the same vertex of a graph
length of thread, line or rope
aircraft maneuver
transportation route that starts and ends at the same point
quasigroup with an identity element
circuit fermé
complete circuit for an electric current

loophole /ˈluphoʊl/ /ˈluːphəʊl/ n
brèche échappatoire
method of escape
meurtrière
slit in a castle wall

loopy /ˈluː.pi/ adj
bourré fada timbré
Idiotic, crazy or drunk
plein de courbes
Having loops

loose /luːs/ adj
ample lousse pas serré
not fitting tightly
débauché facile
promiscuous
lâche mal fixé
not fixed tightly
mal fixé meuble
not compact
à la pièce
not packaged

loose /luːs/ v
défaire
to unfasten

loose cannon n
électron libre
unpredictable person

loose change n
monnaie
coins kept in one's pocket or bag

loose coupling n
couplage
computer science: low-level interdependent coupling between modules

loose lips sink ships proverb
propos inconsidérés, bateaux coulés
saying too much or releasing confidential information can have dangerous consequences

loose-fitting adj
souple
not tight

loosehead n
pilier gauche
rugby player

loosely /ˈluːsli/ adv
sans serrer
not tightly

loosen /ˈluːsn̩/ v
desserrer
to make less tight

loosestrife n
lysimaque
Lysimachia
salicaire
Lythrum

loot /luːt/ /ɫʉːt/ n
fric pognon
slang: money, especially illicitly acquired

loot /luːt/ /ɫʉːt/ v
piller
to plunder

loot box n
coffre-surprise loot box
a consumable virtual item that gives a player a random selection of in-game items

looter /ˈlutɚ/ n
pillard pilleur
one who loots

looting n
pillage
act of looting

lope /loʊp/ /ləʊp/ v
courir en bondissant
to travel an easy pace with long strides

loppers n
sécateur de force
pruning shears with long handles

lopsided /ˈlɑp.saɪ.dɪd/ /ˈlɒp.saɪ.dəd/ adj
bancal
not balanced

loquacious /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/ /ləʊˈkweɪʃəs/ adj
loquace
talkative, chatty

loquaciously adv
de manière loquace
in a loquacious manner

loquacity n
loquacité
talkativeness

loquat /ˈloʊkwɑt/ /ˈləʊkwɒt/ n
bibace nèfle du Japon
fruit
bibacier néflier du Japon
tree

lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ n
châtelain
master of a household
seigneur monsieur
aristocrat

lord of the manor n
châtelain
feudal title

lordling /ˈlɔɹdlɪŋ/ /ˈlɔːdlɪŋ/ n
gentillâtre
an unimportant or petty lord

lordosis n
lordose
excessive backwards curvature of the spine

lordship /ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/ /ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp/ n
Monsieur le Seigneur
title
seigneurie
seigniory, domain, territory ruled by a lord

lore /lo(ː)ɹ/ /loə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː/ n
lore univers
the backstory created around a fictional universe
savoir-faire traditions
all the facts and traditions about a particular subject

lorgnette /lɒɹnjɛt/ n
binocle lorgnette lorgnon
opera glass with a handle

lorikeet /lɒɹɪˈkiːt/ n
loriquet
any of various parrots

lory /ˈlɒɹi/ n
lori
small parrot

lose /luːz/ v
enlever retirer
informal: shed, remove, discard, eliminate
perdre
(transitive) fail to win
cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability
fail to be the winner
have (somebody of one's kin) die
shed (weight)
be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer

lose count v
perdre le compte
to forget the number of times that something has happened

lose face v
perdre la face
lose respect of others

lose ground v
en perte de vitesse perdre du terrain

lose heart v
désespérer se décourager
to despair

lose one's cool /ˈluːz wʌnz ˈkuːl/ v
perdre son sang-froid
to lose one's temper

lose one's head /luːz wʌnz hɛd/ v
perdre la tête
behave irrationally or lose self-control

lose one's life v
perdre la vie
to die

lose one's mind /luːz wʌnz maɪnd/ v
perdre la raison perdre la tête
to become insane

lose one's shit v
chier une pendule craquer son slip disjoncter faire un caca nerveux perdre son sang froid péter les plombs
vulgar: to lose one's temper
craquer son slip péter un plomb
to have a sudden burst of emotion

lose one's temper /luːz wʌnz tɛmpə(ɹ)/ v
perdre son calme perdre son sang froid sortir de ses gonds
to be explosively angry

lose one's virginity v
perdre sa virginité
to stop being a virgin after the first sexual intercourse

lose patience v
[[s']]impatienter perdre patience
to become impatient

lose the thread v
perdre le fil

lose weight v
maigrir perdre du poids
to become less heavy or obese

loser /luzɚ/ /luːzə(ɹ)/ n
perdant perdante
person who fails to win

loss /lɑs/ /lɒs/ /lɔs/ n
défaite perte
defeat
perte
financial: the sum lost on balance
grief caused by losing someone or something
the death of a person or animal
the result of no longer possessing something
engineering: power expended without doing useful work

loss leader /ˈlɒs ˈliːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔs ˈlidɚ/ n
produit d'appel
item sold at or below cost to stimulate sales

loss ratio n
sinistralité

loss-making adj
déficitaire
making financial losses

lost /lɑst/ /lɒst/ /lɔst/ /lɔːst/ adj
perdu
in an unknown location
unable to find one's way

lost and found n
objets trouvés
department, service or location where items that are found can be claimed by their owners

lost cause n
cause perdue peine perdue
person or thing that is hopeless or futile

lost generation pn
génération perdue

lost sheep n
brebis égarée
disadvantaged or marginalized person

lost soul n
âme en peine
a person lacking direction or motivation in life

lost wax n
cire perdue
method of casting using wax

lot /lɑt/ /lɒt/ /lɔt/ n
bande
informal: a number of people taken collectively
destin
that which happens without human design or forethought
ensemble groupe
separate portion; number of things taken collectively
lot
prize in a lottery
lot sort
part or fate that befalls one
parcelle lot
distinct portion or plot of land

lotic adj
lotique
living in flowing water; adapted to life in flowing water

lotion /ˈloʊʃən/ /ˈləʊʃən/ n
lotion
ointment that one rubs on the skin

lotophagous adj
lotophage

lottery /ˈlɑtɚi/ /ˈlɒtəɹi/ /ˈlɒtɹi/ n
loterie
scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance

lottery ticket n
billet de loterie
slip of paper drawn in a lottery

lotto n
loto
game of chance similar to bingo

lotus /ˈloʊtəs/ /ˈləʊtəs/ n
lotus
plant of the genus Nelumbo

lotus foot n
pied bandé
foot whose shape has been altered by footbinding

lotus seed n
graine de lotus
seed from the plants in the genus Nelumbo

lotus-eater n
Lotophages
one of the Lotophagi

loud /laʊd/ adj
bruyant
noisy
fort haut
of a sound
voyant
of a colour, clothing, etc.

loud and clear adv
cinq sur cinq fort et clair haut et fort
in a clear and easily understandable manner

loudly /ˈlaʊdli/ adv
fort à haute voix à voix haute
in a loud manner

loudness n
bruyance
the physical strength of the sound pressure level
intensité volume

loudspeaker /laʊdˈspiːkə/ /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/ n
enceinte acoustique
encasing
haut-parleur
transducer

louis d'or /ˌlui ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluiz ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluːɪ ˈdɔː/ /ˌluːɪz ˈdɔː/ n
louis d'or
any gold coin introduced in France by Louis XIII

lounge /laʊnd͡ʒ/ /lɔnd͡ʒ/ n
salle d'attente
waiting room
salon
living room

loupe /luːp/ n
loupe
magnifying glass often used by jewellers and watchmakers

louse /laʊs/ n
pou
an insect of the order Psocodea
salaud salaude salop salopard saloparde salope
worthless person

louse /laʊs/ v
épouiller
To remove lice

lousy /ˈlaʊ.zi/ adj
bourré
filled with
minable pouilleux de merde pourri à chier
remarkably bad; of poor quality, dirty, or underhanded
pouilleux
Infested with lice

lout /laʊt/ /lʌʊt/ n
malotru
bumpkin
voyou
troublemaker

louvar n
louvareau
Luvarus imperialis

louver /ˈluːvə/ /ˈluːvɚ/ n
persienne
a slatted opening in a wall, door or window
a system of slits for ventilation
a ventilating turret or lantern

lovable /ˈlʌvəbəl/ adj
aimable adorable
inspiring love

lovage /ˈlʌvəd͡ʒ/ /ˈlʌvɪd͡ʒ/ n
livèche
a Mediterranean herb

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ [lɘv] [lɘʋ] [lʌv] [ɫäv~ɫɐv] [ɫʌv] n
amour
strong affection
object of one's romantic feelings; darling or sweetheart
clématite vigne-blanche
Clematis vitalba
zéro
zero

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ [lɘv] [lɘʋ] [lʌv] [ɫäv~ɫɐv] [ɫʌv] v
aimer
have a strong affection for
care about; will good for
aimer beaucoup aimer bien vouloir beaucoup aimer
be strongly inclined towards doing
baiser coucher avec faire l'amour
(euphemistic): to have sex with

love affair n
liaison aventure
adulterous relationship

love at first sight n
coup de foudre
an instantaneous attraction

love bite n
sucette suçon
swelling on the skin

love child n
enfant de l'amour
child born as a result of a romantic liaison between unmarried parents

love conquers all /lʌv ˈkɑŋkɚz ɔːl/ /lʌv ˈkɒŋkəz ɔːl/ proverb
l’amour triomphe de tout
love is a powerful force

love game n
jeu blanc
a game in which one player scored no points

love handle n
poignée d’amour
protruding area of fat on the side of the body

love hotel n
love hotel
short-stay hotel for sex

love interest /ˈlʌv ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈlʌv ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈlʌv ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈlʌv ˈɪntɹɪst/ n
amoureux potentiel
one of interest as a (potential) partner in love

love is blind proverb
l’amour est aveugle
proverb

love letter n
lettre d’amour billet doux
letter about the author's love

love life n
vie amoureuse
ones amorous life

love nest n
baisodrome nid d'amour
a place suitable for or used for having sexual intercourse

love of one's life n
amour de sa vie

love song n
chanson d'amour
song about love

love story n
histoire d'amour
a story about love

love triangle /ˈlʌv ˌtɹaɪ.æŋɡəl/ n
triangle amoureux
situation in which two people vie for the love of a third

love-in-a-mist n
nigelle de Damas
Nigella damascena

love-lies-bleeding n
amarante queue-de-renard
plant

lovebird n
inséparable
parrot of the genus Agapornis
tourtereau tourtereaux tourterelle
affectionate couple (or a person thereof)

loved /lʌvd/ adj
adoré aimé
being the object of love

loved one n
proche être aimé
very close friend or family member

loveless adj
sans amour
without love

loveliness /ˈlʌvlinəs/ n
beauté charme
property of being lovely

lovelock /ˈlʌvˌlɒk/ n
cadenette
A lock of hair that hangs down and is worn apart from the hair that remains.

lovely /ˈlʌv.li/ adj
adorable
magnifique
very nice, wonderful

lover /ˈlʌvə/ /ˈlʌvɚ/ n
amant amante
sexual partner
amoureuse amoureux
one who loves another person

lovesick adj
languissant
having an aching desire for one's beloved
énamouré
behaving oddly due to love

lovesickness n
chagrin d'amour

loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ adj
aimant
expressing a large amount of love

lovingly adv
amoureusement
in a loving manner

low /ˈloʊ/ /ˈləʊ/ adj
abject bas petit
despicable
bas
in a position comparatively close to the ground
small in height
bas calme
quiet; soft; not loud
bas faible petit
not high in amount or quantity
déprimé
depressed, sad
faible
lacking health or vitality; feeble; weak
grave bas
of pitch

low /ˈloʊ/ /ˈləʊ/ n
dépression
depressed mood or situation
dépression basse pression
area of low pressure
première
lowest-speed gearing of a power-transmission system

low blow n
coup bas
an unfair attack
an unfair or illegal blow in boxing

low temperature flexibility n
flexibilité au froid
ability of membrane to resist cracking at low temperature

low tide n
marée basse
the tide at its lowest level

low-cut adj
décolleté
cut low

low-end adj
bas de gamme entrée de gamme
low-quality

low-income adj
défavorisé modeste pauvre à faibles revenus

low-resolution adj
basse résolution
having a low resolution

low-rise adj
taille basse

lowbrow /ˈloʊbɹaʊ/ /ˈləʊbɹaʊ/ adj
bas de plafond
unsophisticated

lower /ˈloʊ.ɚ/ /ˈləʊ.ə/ adj
inférieur
more towards the bottom

lower /ˈloʊ.ɚ/ /ˈləʊ.ə/ v
abaisser baisser
reduce the height of, as a fence or chimney
pull down
abaisser baisser diminuer
reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of, as temperature
abaisser diminuer baisser réduire
reduce (something) in value, amount, etc.
abaisser faire descendre amener
let (something) descend by its own weight, such as a bucket or sail
baisser
depress as to direction, as a gun
intransitive: to decrease in value
baisser diminuer réduire
to fall, to grow less
s'abaisser
reflexive: to humble oneself

lower back n
bas du dos
the lumbar region

lower case /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ n
bas de casse bas-de-casse minuscules
lower case / lowercase (as a collective noun) or lower case letters (in the plural)

lower class n
bas peuple petit peuple
class of people

lower house n
chambre basse
part of a legislature

lower lip n
lèvre inférieure

lower one's guard v
baisser la garde
to become less guarded

lowercase /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ adj
minuscule
in lower case

lowering /ˈloʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ /ˈloʊ.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈləʊ.ə.ɹɪŋ/ n
baisse
act of something being lowered

lowest common denominator n
plus petit dénominateur commun
smallest multiple of several denominators

lowland n
plaine basse terre
area which is lower than surroundings

lowly /ˈloʊli/ /ˈləʊli/ adj
humble
not lofty or sublime; humble

lox /lɑks/ /lɒks/ n
saumon fumé

loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ adj
loyal fidèle
firm in allegiance to a person or institution

loyalist /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/ n
loyaliste
a person who is loyal to a cause

loyalize v
fidéliser
make someone loyal to a cause

loyally adv
loyalement
in a loyal manner

loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/ n
loyauté
faithfulness or devotion to some person, cause or nation
the state of being loyal; fidelity

loyalty card n
carte de fidélité
card

lozenge /ˈlɑ.zɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɒz.ɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɔz.ɪnd͡ʒ/ n
losange rhombus
rhombus
pastille
medicated sweet

luau /ˈlu.aʊ/ n
luau
elaborate Hawaiian feast

lubricant /ˈljuːbɹɪkənt/ /ˈlubɹəkənt/ /ˈluːbɹɪkənt/ n
lubrifiant
substance used to reduce friction

lubricate v
lubrifier
to make slippery or smooth

lubrication /ˌluː.bɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
lubrification
the application of lubricants

lucent /ˈl(j)uːsnt/ /ˈlus(ə)nt/ adj
clair lucide translucide
Translucent; clear
lucide luisant lumineux
Emitting light; shining, luminous

lucid /ˈl(j)uːsɪd/ adj
clair claire
clear; easily understood
lucide
mentally rational; sane

lucid dream n
rêve lucide
lucid dream

lucidity n
lucidité
property of being lucid

lucidly /ˈluːsɪdli/ adv
lucidement
in a lucid manner

lucidness /ˈluːsɪdnəs/ n
lucidité
property of being lucid

luciferase n
luciférase
biochemistry: any one of a group of enzymes that produce bioluminescence by oxidizing luciferin

luciferous adj
lucifère
figuratively illuminating
literally illuminating

luck /lʊk/ /lʌk/ [lɐk] n
chance bol cul veine
something that happens to someone by chance

luck of the devil n
chance de cocu
extraordinary or recurring luck

luck out v
avoir le cul bordé de nouilles
to experience great luck

luckily /ˈlʌkəli/ /ˈlʌkɪli/ adv
heureusement
in a lucky manner

lucky /ˈlʌki/ adj
chanceux fortuné heureux porte-bonheur
being good by chance
chanceux heureux veinard
of people, having good fortune

lucky at cards, unlucky in love proverb
heureux au jeu, malheureux en amour

lucky break n
coup de bol coup de chance coup de cul
stroke of luck

lucky charm n
porte-bonheur amulette colifichet talisman
object kept for good luck

lucky dog n
chanceux veinard chançard
one with good luck

lucky star n
bonne étoile
something that appears to give a person luck

lucmo n
lucume
a fruit tree, Pouteria lucuma, from the Andean region of Peru

lucrative adj
lucratif
producing a surplus; profitable

lucre /ˈl(j)uː.kə/ /ˈluː.kɚ/ n
gain lucre profit
money, riches, or wealth

lucubrate /ˈluː.kjə.bɹeɪt/ v
pernocter veiller en travaillant
work diligently by artificial light; to study at night

lucubration n
élucubration
intense and prolonged study or meditation
the product of such study

lucumo n
lucumon
Etruscan title

ludic /ˈluː.dɪk/ adj
ludique
of or pertaining to play

ludicrous /ˈljuː.dɪ.kɹəs/ /ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/ adj
absurde
idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny

ludology n
ludologie
study of games

lug /lʌɡ/ n
cosse
device for terminating an electrical conductor
oreille tenon
protrusion used as a handle or point of attachment

lug /lʌɡ/ v
traîner trimbaler
to haul something heavy

lug nut n
écrou de roue
nut to attach wheel to axle

luge /luʒ/ /luː(d)ʒ/ n
luge
racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back
luge luge de course
sport of racing on luges

luger /ˈluːʒ.ə(ɹ)/ n
lugeur lugeuse
competer in the luge

luggage /ˈlʌɡɪd͡ʒ/ n
bagage bagages
traveller's containers

lugger n
lougre
sailing vessel

lugsail n
voile à corne
sail

lugubrious /luːˈɡ(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ /ləˈɡ(j)u.bɹi.əs/ /lʊˈɡ(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ adj
lugubre
gloomy

lugubriously adv
lugubrement
in a lugubrious manner

lukewarm /ˈluk.wɔɹm/ /ˌlukˈwɔɹm/ /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/ adj
tiède
temperature
not very enthusiastic

lull /lʌl/ n
bonace calme
a period without waves or wind.
pause
a period of rest

lull /lʌl/ v
apaiser bercer calmer
to cause to rest

lullaby /ˈlʌləbaɪ/ n
berceuse
a soothing song to lull children to sleep

lumbago /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ /ˌləm-/ /ˌlʌmˈbeɪˌɡoʊ/ n
lumbago tour de reins lombalgie
backache of the lumbar region

lumbar /ˈlʌm.bɑɹ/ /ˈlʌm.bɑː/ adj
lombaire
related to the lower back or loin

lumbar puncture n
ponction lombaire
procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid

lumber /ˈlʌm.bə/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ/ n
bois de charpente
wood as building material

lumberjack /ˈlʌm.bə.d͡ʒæk/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ.d͡ʒæk/ n
bûcheron
person who fells trees

lumen /ˈlumən/ /ˈluːmən/ n
lumen
SI-unit for luminous flux

lumenal adj
de la lumière du lumen
Relating to the cavity or channel within a tube or tubular organ

luminary /ˈluməˌnɛɹi/ /ˈluːmɪn(ə)ɹi/ n
astre
body that gives light
luminaire
artificial light
lumière
one who is an inspiration to others

luminescence /ˌluː.məˈnɛs.əns/ n
luminescence
emission

luminescent /luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)nt/ adj
luminescent
emitting light by luminescence

luminol /ˈljuːmɪnɒl/ /ˈluːmɪnɒl/ n
luminol
chemical that exhibits blue chemiluminescence

luminosity n
luminosité
state of being luminous

luminous /ˈluːmɪnəs/ adj
lumineux
emitting light; glowing brightly

luminous energy n
quantité de lumière
SI-unit for luminous flux

luminous flux n
flux lumineux

luminous intensity n
intensité lumineuse
measure of light

luminously adv
lumineusement
in a luminous manner

lummox /ˈlʌməks/ n
abruti empoté goujat mufle rustre
clumsy, stupid person

lump /lʌmp/ n
forfait lot paquet
group, set, or unit
morceau
small, shaped mass of sugar
protubérance bosse masse monceau motte renflement
something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound, hill, or group

lump in one's throat n
avoir la gorge nouée avoir la gorge serrée boule dans la gorge nœud dans la gorge
on the point of crying

lump sum n
somme forfaitaire
large one-time payment

lumpenproletariat /lʊm.pən.pɹəʊ.lə.ˈtɛː.ɹi.ət/ n
lumpenproletariat
in Marxism: the lowest stratum of the proletariat

lumpsucker n
lompe grosse poule de mer
scorpaeniform fish

lumpy /ˈlʌmpi/ adj
grumeleux
full of lumps

lunacy /ˈljuː.nə.si/ /ˈluː.nə.si/ n
folie
state of being mad

lunar /ˈl(j)uːnə/ /ˈlunɚ/ adj
lunaire sélénite
of, pertaining to, or resembling the Moon

lunar calendar n
calendrier lunaire
a calendar that measures the passage of the year according to the phases of the moon

lunar eclipse n
éclipse lunaire
when the Earth casts its shadow over the Moon

lunar orbit n
orbite de la lune orbite lunaire
orbit of the Moon

lunar phase n
phase lunaire
any one of the aspects presented by the moon

lunar year n
année lunaire
a year determined by a certain number of phases of the moon

lunatic /ˈluːnətɪk/ adj
lunatique
crazed

lunatic /ˈluːnətɪk/ n
aliéné aliénée dément démente déséquilibré lunatique
insane person

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ /lʌnʃ/ [lʌ̃nt͡ʃ] n
déjeuner dîner lunch
meal around midday

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ /lʌnʃ/ [lʌ̃nt͡ʃ] v
déjeuner luncher prendre déjeuner
to eat lunch

lunchbox n
panier repas
container for transporting meals

lunchbreak n
pause-déjeuner
break for lunch

lundehund n
chien norvegien de macareux
dog breed

lung /ˈlʌŋ/ n
poumon
organ that extracts oxygen from the air

lung cancer n
cancer du poumon
cancer of the lung(s)

lunge /lʌnd͡ʒ/ n
bond
sudden movement
fente
exercise

lunge line n
longe
long to control a horse while lungeing

lungeing cavesson n
caveçon
halter

lungeing rein n
longe
lunge line

lungfish n
dipneuste
air-breathing fish of the class Dipnoi

lungi n
lungi
garment

lunisolar adj
lunisolaire

lunisolar calendar n
calendrier luni-solaire
calendar based on the movement of the Earth and the Moon around the Sun

lunula n
lunule
pale area at the base of the fingernail

lupin /ˈluːpɪn/ n
lupin
any member of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae
a lupine bean

lupine /ˈluː.paɪn/ adj
lupin
having the characteristics of a wolf
wolf-like
vorace
ravenous

lupus /ˈluːpəs/ n
lupus
autoimmune disease

lur /ˈlʊə(ɹ)/ n
lur
blowing horn

lurch /lɝt͡ʃ/ n
embardée
sudden or unsteady movement

lurch /lɝt͡ʃ/ v
faire une embardée
to make a sudden, unsteady movement

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː(ɹ)/ /lɜː/ /lɝ/ /lʊəɹ/ n
attrait
tempting or attractive object
leurre
artificial fishing bait

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː(ɹ)/ /lɜː/ /lɝ/ /lʊəɹ/ v
leurrer attirer séduire
to entice

lurid /ˈl(j)ʊə.ɹɪd/ /ˈlɔɹɪd/ /ˈlʊɹɪd/ adj
blafard blême livide
ghastly, pale or wan in appearance
choquant choquante
shocking, horrifying
jaunâtre
being of a light yellow hue

lurk /lɜːk/ /lɝk/ v
se cacher s'embusquer
to remain concealed in order to ambush
se cacher se dissimuler
to remain unobserved
traîner
to hang out or wait around a location

lurker /ˈlɜː.kə/ /ˈlɝ.kɚ/ n
rôdeur rôdeuse
someone who lurks

lush /lʌʃ/ n
alcoolique
drunkard, sot, alcoholic

lust /lʌst/ n
convoitise
general want or longing
luxure concupiscence
strong desire, especially of a sexual nature

lust /lʌst/ v
désirer
crave sexual contact
joie
strongly desire

luster /ˈlʌstɚ/ n
lustre
refinement, polish or quality
lustre splendeur
lustre éclat
a shine, polish or sparkle
éclat
brilliance, attractiveness or splendor

lustful /ˈlʌst.fəl/ adj
lubrique
full of lust

lustration /lʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
lustration
a rite of purification, especially washing
restoration of credibility to a government by the purging earlier perpetrators

lustrous adj
brillant lustré
having a glow or lustre

lustrum /ˈlʌstɹəm/ n
lustre
ceremonial purification of all the people

lute /l(j)uːt/ /luːt/ n
luth
stringed instrument

luteal adj
lutéal
of the corpus luteum

lutein n
lutéine
yellow carotenoid pigment

lutetium /ljuːˈtiːʃiəm/ n
lutécium lutétium
chemical element with atomic number of 71

luthier /ˈljuː.ti.ə/ /ˈluː.ti.ə/ /ˈluː.ti.ɚ/ /ˈluː.θi.ɚ/ n
luthier
a person who, or a business which, makes or repairs stringed wooden musical instrument

lutz /lʌts/ n
lutz
in figure skating, a type of jump

lux /lʌks/ n
lux
the derived unit of illuminance

luxuriant /-ɔːɹi.ənt/ /-ɝi.ənt/ /ləkˈʃʊɹi.ənt/ /ləɡ-/ /ləɡˈʒʊɹi.ənt/ /lʌɡˈzjʊəɹi.ənt/ /lʌɡˈʒʊəɹi.ənt/ adj
luxuriant
abundant in growth or detail

luxurious /lʌkˈsjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌkˈʃʊɹ.i.əs/ /lʌɡˈzjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌɡˈʒʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/ adj
de luxe
enjoying pleasures of luxury
luxueux
very fine and comfortable

luxuriously adv
luxueusement
in an expensive or indulgent manner

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌkʃəɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ n
luxe
something desirable but expensive
very wealthy and comfortable surroundings
something pleasant but not necessary in life

luxury good n
produit de luxe
product or service not considered essential to everyday life

ly n
A.L. AL a.l. al

lycaenid n
lycénidé
a member of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae

lycanthropy /laɪˈkanθɹəpi/ n
lycanthropie
act of shapeshifting

lych-gate n
porche de cimetière
churchyard gateway

lychee /laɪ̯ˈt͡ʃiː/ /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃi/ /ˈlit͡ʃi/ n
litchi letchi
fruit
litchi letchi li-tchi
tree

lycée n
lycée
a public secondary school in France

lye /laɪ/ n
hydroxyde de sodium soude caustique
lessive de soude potasse potasse caustique soude soude caustique
caustic alkaline solution

lymph /lɪmf/ n
lymphe
fluid carried by the lymphatic system

lymph node n
ganglion lymphatique nœud lymphatique
filtrating oval bodies of the lymphatic system

lymphatic adj
lymphatique
pertaining to lymph or lymphatic system

lymphatic system n
système lymphatique
network of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes

lymphedema n
lymphœdème
swelling of tissue

lymphocyte n
lymphocyte
type of white blood cell

lymphoma /lɪmˈfoʊ.mə/ n
lymphome
malignant tumor that arises in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue

lynch /lɪnt͡ʃ/ v
lyncher
execute without a proper legal trial

lynching /lɪnt͡ʃɪŋ/ n
lynchage
execution of a person without a proper legal trial

lynx /lɪŋks/ n
lynx loup-cervier
wild cat

lyo- prefix
lyo-

lyonnaise /ˌlaɪ.əˈneɪz/ /ˌliː.əˈneɪz/ adj
lyonnais
in a style typical to Lyon

lyophilization n
lyophilisation
freeze-drying

lyophilize v
lyophiliser
freeze-dry

lyophilized adj
lyophilisé

lyre /laɪɹ/ /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
lyre
stringed musical instrument

lyric poetry n
lyrique lyrisme
lyric poetry

lyricist /ˈlɪɹ.ɪsɪst/ n
parolier
writer of lyrics

lyrics /ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ n
paroles
the words to a song

lysergic acid diethylamide n
diéthylamide de l'acide lysergique
a powerful hallucinogen

lysine n
lysine
essential amino acid, C₆H14N₂O₂

lysis /ˈlaɪsɪs/ n
lyse
(chemistry) destruction of cells
rémission
(medicine) gradual recovery from disease

lysogen n
bactérie lysogène

lysosome /ˈlaɪsəˌsoʊm/ n
lysosome
digestive organelle

lyxose n
lyxose
aldopentose found in some bacteria

m'kay /mːˈkeɪ/ [ŋˈkeɪ] interjection
m’kay m’voyez
(informal) Okay

mRNA n
ARNm
messenger RNA

ma /mɑː/ n
maman
colloquial form of mother

macabre /məˈkɑb/ /ˌməˈkɑ.bɚ/ /ˌməˈkɑ.bɹə/ /ˌməˈkɑː.bə(ɹ)/ /ˌməˈkɑː.bɹə/ adj
macabre
representing or personifying death
macabre gothique morbide thanatophile
obsessed with death
macabre horrible effrayant funeste funèbre lugubre
ghastly, shocking, terrifying

macadamia /mækəˈdeɪmi.ə/ /mækəˈdeɪmjə/ n
macadamia
tree

macadamia nut n
noix de macadamia
edible seed of the macadamia tree

macaque /məˈkæk/ /məˈkɑk/ /məˈkɑːk/ n
macaque
any monkey of the genus Macaca

macaron /mækəˈɹɒn/ /mɑkəˈɹoʊn/ n
macaron
pastry

macaroni /mɑk.əˈɹəʊ.ni/ /ˌmækəˈɹoʊni/ n
macaronis
type of pasta

macaroni penguin n
gorfou doré
Eudyptes chrysolophus

macaronic /ˌmækəˈɹɑnɪk/ adj
bâtard
jumbled
macaronique
written in a mixture of languages

macaronic /ˌmækəˈɹɑnɪk/ n
amphigouri charabia galimatias
macaronic work

macaronism n
macaronisme
macaronic language

macaroon /ˌmæk.əɹˈuːn/ /ˌmæk.əˈɹun/ n
congolais rocher coco
soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough

macaw /məˈkɑ/ /məˈkɔ/ /məˈkɔː/ n
ara
various parrots

macchia /ˈmæk.ɪa/ n
maquis
shrubland biota

macchiato /ˌmækiˈɑːtəʊ/ /ˌmɑkiˈɑtoʊ/ n
macchiato
type of coffee

mace /meɪs/ n
masse
ceremonial form of this weapon
masse masse d'armes
weapon
macis
a spice

macerate /ˈmæs.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈmæs.ə.ɹɪt/ v
macérer
to soften or separate by immersion in a liquid

maceration /mæsəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
macération
act or process of macerating

macerator /ˈmæsəˌɹeɪtə/ /ˈmæsəˌɹeɪtɚ/ n
broyeur
a machine that reduces solids to small pieces

machaca n
fulgore porte-lanterne

machete /məˈt͡ʃɛ.ti/ /məˈʃɛ.ti/ n
machette coupe-coupe
a sword-like tool

machicolation /məˌtʃɪkəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /məˌt͡ʃɪkəˈleɪʃən/ n
mâchicoulis
opening between corbels that support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, of a fortified building

machination /ˌmækɪˈneɪʃən/ /ˌmæʃɪˈneɪʃən/ n
machination
clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes

machine /məˈʃin/ /məˈʃiːn/ n
machine
mechanical or electrical device
a person who is very proficient

machine /məˈʃin/ /məˈʃiːn/ v
usiner
make by machine

machine code n
code machine
machine code

machine gun n
mitrailleuse
type of firearm

machine language n
langage machine code machine
set of instructions for a computer

machine learning n
apprentissage automatique
field of study

machine operator n
machiniste
person who operates machinery

machine tool /məˈʃiːn ˈtuːl/ n
machine-outil
tool used for machining

machine translation n
traduction automatique
act of translating something by means of a machine

machine-gunner n
mitrailleur mitrailleuse
someone who uses a machine gun

machinery /məˈʃiːnəɹi/ n
machinerie pièces
working parts of a machine as a group
machines parc de machines
machines constituting a production apparatus
mécanique machinerie
collective parts of something which allow it to function

machinist /məˈʃiː.nɪst/ n
machiniste
person employed to shift scenery in a theater

machismo /mɑːˈt͡ʃiz.moʊ/ /məˈkɪz.məʊ/ /məˈt͡ʃiz.moʊ/ n
machisme
exaggerated masculinity

macho /ˈmæt͡ʃ.əʊ/ /ˈmɑː.t͡ʃoʊ/ adj
macho
manly, tough

macho /ˈmæt͡ʃ.əʊ/ /ˈmɑː.t͡ʃoʊ/ n
macho

mackerel /ˈmæk(ə)ɹəl/ n
maquereau
edible fish

mackerel sky n
ciel moutonné
sky filled with a regular pattern of altocumulus clouds

macramé /məˈkɹɑːmeɪ/ /məˈkɹɑːmi/ /ˈmækɹəˌmeɪ/ n
macramé
textile

macro /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ adj
macro-
very large in scale

macro /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ n
macro macro-commande
an abbreviation of complicated input

macro lens n
objectif macro
lens for close-up photography

macro- /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ prefix
macro-
large

macrobiotic adj
macrobiotique
diet

macroblock n
macrobloc
block of adjacent pixels

macrocephaly n
macrocéphalie
a condition in which the head is abnormally large

macrocosm /ˈmæk.ɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒz.əm/ /ˈmæk.ɹəˌkɑz.əm/ n
macrocosme
a complex structure containing numerous smaller-scale structures

macrocosmic adj
macrocosmique
of or pertaining to the macrocosm

macrocyte n
macrocyte
unusually large red blood cell

macroeconomic /ˌmækɹoʊˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk/ /ˌmækɹəʊˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ adj
macroéconomique
relating to macroeconomics

macroeconomics /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌɛ.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ n
macroéconomie
study of the entire economy

macrogamete n
macrogamète
larger of a pair of conjugating gametes

macrography n
macrographie

macrometeorology n
macrométéorologie
study of the large-scale behaviour of the atmosphere

macron /ˈmeɪkɹɑn/ /ˈmeɪkɹɒn/ /ˈmækɹɑn/ /ˈmækɹɒn/ n
macron
short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark

macron below n
macron souscrit
diacritical mark

macrophage n
macrophage
type of white blood cell

macrophanerophyte n
macrophanérophyte
any phanerophyte between about 30 and 50 metres in height

macrophotography n
macrophotographie
close-up photography

macrophyte /ˈmakɹə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ /ˈmækɹəˌfaɪt/ n
macrophyte
macroscopic plant

macroprudential adj
macroprudentiel
prudential on a system scale

macroscopic adj
macroscopique
visible to the unassisted eye

macrospore n
macrospore
specially large spore

macula /ˈmækjʊlə/ n
macula macula lutea
anatomy: yellow spot near the center of retina

maculate adj
impur
Defiled; impure

mad /ˈmæd/ /ˈmæːd/ adj
en colère fâché
angry
fou folle fol
insane (adj.)

mad cow n
maladie de la vache folle vache folle
mad cow disease
vache folle
cow afflicted with mad cow disease

mad cow disease n
maladie de la vache folle vache folle
informal: bovine spongiform encephalopathy

mad scientist n
savant fou savante folle
stock character in popular fiction

madam /məˈdam/ /məˈdæm/ /ˈmeɪd.əm/ /ˈmæd.əm/ n
madame
polite term of address to a woman
maquerelle mère maquerelle souteneuse tenancière tenancière d’une maison close
woman who manages a brothel

madarosis n
madarose
loss of eyebrows or eyelashes

maddah n
madda
Arabic diacritic

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædɚ/ [ˈmadə(ɹ)] [ˈmæɾɚ] adj
garance
colour

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædɚ/ [ˈmadə(ɹ)] [ˈmæɾɚ] n
garance
plant

made for each other adj
faits l'un pour l'autre
well suited to be in a relationship with one another

made in China adj
fabriqué en Chine
manufactured in the PRC

made in Japan adj
fabriqué au Japon
manufactured in Japan

made-to-measure adj
sur mesure
made to individual specifications

madeleine /ˈmad(ə)lɛn/ /ˈmad(ə)lɪn/ /ˈmædələn/ /ˌmædəˈleɪn/ n
madeleine
small gateau in the shape of a scallop shell

mademoiselle n
mademoiselle
courtesy title for an unmarried woman in France or a French-speaking country

madhhab [ˈmæð.hæb] n
madhab madhhab mazhab

madly /ˈmædli/ adv
follement
in a mad manner

madman n
fou insensé
an insane man

madness /ˈmad.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nɪs/ /ˈmɛd.nɘs/ n
folie
insanity

madras /məˈdɹæs/ /ˈmædɹəs/ n
madras
fabric

madrasah /məˈdɹæsə/ n
médersa
school for Islamic theology

madrigal /ˈmæd͡ɹɪɡəl/ n
madrigal
either musical sense

madrigalist n
madrigalier madrigaliste madrigalière
composer of madrigals

madwoman n
folle
a woman who is insane

maelstrom /-stɹɒm/ /-ˌstɹəm/ /-ˌztɹɔm/ /-ˌztɹəm/ /ˈmeɪlˌstɹɔm/ /ˈmeɪlˌstɹəm/ /ˈmælˌstɹəm/ n
maëlstrom tourbillon
large and violent whirlpool

maenad /ˈmiː.næd/ n
ménade
follower of Dionysus

mafe n
mafé
meat stew

mafia /ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/ n
mafia
a crime syndicate

mafoo /ˈmɑːfuː/ n
mafou

mag wheel n
roue en alliage
wheel of magnesium alloy

magazine /mæɡ.əˈziːn/ /ˈmæɡ.ə.ziːn/ n
arsenal
ammunition storehouse
magasin
ammunition clip or chamber enabling multiple rounds to be held before firing
magazine revue
periodical

mage /meɪd͡ʒ/ n
mage
magician, wizard or sorcerer

magenta /məˈd͡ʒɛntə/ n
magenta
colour

maggot /ˈmæɡət/ n
asticot larve
dipterous insect's larva that eats decomposing organic matter

maggot therapy n
asticothérapie
type of biotherapy

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ adj
magique ensorcelé

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ n
magie
use of supernatural rituals, forces etc.
illusion performed to give the appearance of magic or the supernatural
ritual associated with supernatural magic or mysticism
magie magique
something spectacular or wonderful
magie sorcelerie

magic bullet n
formule magique panacée remède miracle solution miracle
a remedy

magic carpet n
tapis roulant
skier/snowboarder conveyor
tapis volant
carpet capable of magical flight

magic lamp n
lanterne magique
Arab folklore: special oil lamp

magic lantern n
lanterne magique
early light projector

magic mushroom n
champi champignon hallucinogène
mushroom-like fungus that has psychedelic effects

magic square n
carré magique
n-by-n arrangement of n² numbers

magic trick n
tour de magie
act of illusion or magic

magic wand n
baguette magique
wand used to perform magic

magic word /ˌmædʒɪk ˈwɜːd/ /ˌmædʒɪk ˈwɝd/ n
formule magique incantation
word with magical effect
mot magique
the word "please", "thank you" or "hello"

magical /ˈmæd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
magique
relating to magic

magical girl n
magical girl
stock character in Japanese media

magically /ˈmæd͡ʒɪkli/ adv
magiquement par magie
in a magical manner

magician /məˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ n
magicien
practitioner of allegedly supernatural magic
performer of tricks
magicien magicienne sorcier

magicianess n
magicienne
female magician

magister /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstə(ɹ)/ n
maître professeur
The possessor of a master's degree

magisterial /madʒɪˈstɪəɹɪəl/ adj
magistériel magistérielle
pertaining to, produced by, or of the nature of, magistery

magistrate /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹeɪt/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹət/ n
magistrat
judicial officer

magma /ˈmæɡ.mə/ n
magma
molten matter
algebra: an algebraic structure

magma chamber n
chambre magmatique
a large underground pool of molten rock

magmatic /maɡˈmatɪk/ adj
magmatique
of, related to, or produced by magma

magnanimity /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/ n
magnanimité
The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul

magnanimous /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ adj
magnanime
noble and generous in spirit

magnanimously adv
magnanimement
in a magnanimous manner

magnate /ˈmæɡneɪt/ /ˈmæɡnət/ n
magnat
Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.

magnesemia n
magnésémie
the presence of magnesium ions in the blood

magnesian adj
magnésien
containing magnesia

magnesite n
magnésite
a form of magnesium carbonate, O₃, occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state

magnesium /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/ /ˌmæɡˈniʒəm/ /ˌmæɡˈniːzi.əm/ n
magnésium
chemical element

magnesium chloride n
chlorure de magnésium
magnesium salt of hydrochloric acid

magnesium oxide n
oxyde de magnésium magnésie
white powder

magnet /ˈmæɡnət/ /ˈmæɡnɪt/ n
aimant
piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism

magnet- /maɡˌniːt/ prefix
magnéto-
magnet, magnetic, magnetism

magnetar n
magnétar
pulsar with an extremely powerful magnetic field

magnetic /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ adj
magnétique
of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism
determined by earth's magnetic fields
having an extraordinary ability to attract
having the properties a magnet

magnetic compass n
boussole magnétique
instrument

magnetic field n
champ magnétique
a field of magnetic force

magnetic flux n
flux magnétique
measure of the strength of a magnetic field in a given area

magnetic flux density n
densité de flux magnétique
(physics)

magnetic moment n
moment magnétique
magnetic moment

magnetic pole n
pôle magnétique

magnetic tape n
bande magnétique
acrylic tape used for recording data

magnetism /ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/ n
magnétisme
the property of being magnetic

magnetite /ˈmaɡnətʌɪt/ n
magnétite
a mineral

magnetization n
magnétisation
The act of magnetizing, or the state of being magnetized

magnetized adj
magnétisé
that has been made magnetic

magneto /maɡˈniːtəʊ/ n
magnéto

magnetoencephalography n
magnétoencéphalographie
technique

magnetohydrodynamic adj
magnétohydrodynamique
of or pertaining to magnetohydrodynamics

magnetometer /ˌmæɡnɪˈtɑmɪtɚ/ /ˌmæɡnɪˈtɒmɪtə/ n
magnétomètre
instrument

magnetooptical adj
magnéto-optique
describing the effect of a magnetic field on an optical system
having both magnetic and optical elements

magnetooptics n
magnéto-optique
branch of physics

magnetosphere /mæɡ.ˈni.tə.ˌsfɪr/ n
magnétosphère
region around a planet

magnetotactic adj
magnétotactique
having the ability to orientate

magnetotaxis n
magnétotactisme magnétotaxie
the supposed ability to sense a magnetic field and coordinate movement in response

magnification /ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
agrandissement
act of magnifying

magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ adj
magnifique
grand, elegant or splendid in appearance

magnificently /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəntli/ adv
magnifiquement
in a magnificent manner

magnify /ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ/ /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ v
agrandir
to make larger

magnifying glass n
loupe
instrument

magniloquent adj
grandiloquent
speaking pompously; using swelling discourse; bombastic

magnitude /ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/ n
ampleur magnitude
size, etc.
grandeur
number
magnitude
energy of earthquake
apparent brighness of a star
module
of a vector

magnocellular adj
magnocellulaire
having large cells

magnolia /ˌmæɡˈnoʊ.li.ə/ n
magnolia
tree
flower

magnolia warbler n
paruline à tête cendré
Dendroica magnolia

magnon n
magnon
quantum of a spin wave

magnum /ˈmæɡnəm/ n
magnum
bottle

magnum opus /ˌmæɡnəm ˈoʊpəs/ /ˌmæɡnəm ˈəʊpəs/ n
grand œuvre magnum opus
the greatest work of an author or artist

magpie /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ n
cassican flûteur
Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen
pie bavarde pie
Pica pica
pie agace
bird of genus Pica

magpie moth n
phalène mouchetée zérène du groseillier
Abraxas grossulariata

magpie-goose n
canaroie semipalmée
Anseranas semipalmata

magret n
magret
the breast meat of the mulard duck

magus /ˈmeɪɡəs/ n
mage
Zoroastrian priest
magician

maharaja /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.d͡ʒɑ/ /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ /ˌmɑ.həˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ n
maharadja maharaja
a Hindu prince ranking above a raja

mahjong /mɑˈd͡ʒɑŋ/ /mɑˈd͡ʒɔŋ/ /mɑˈʒɑŋ/ /mɑˈʒɔŋ/ /mɑːˈd͡ʒɒŋ/ /mɑːˈʒɒŋ/ n
mah-jong
game for four players

mahleb n
mahaleb
aromatic spice made from cherry stones

mahogany /məˈhɒɡəni/ n
acajou
wood
acajou mahagoni
tree

mahout /məˈhaʊt/ /məˈhaːʋəθ/ /məˈhut/ /məˈhuːt/ n
cornac mahout
elephant trainer, keeper, and driver

mahr n
mahr
a mandatory gift from the groom to the bride upon marriage in Islamic cultures

maid /meɪd/ n
bonne servante bonne à tout faire domestique
female servant or cleaner
demoiselle jeune fille
young female

maid of honor n
demoiselle d'honneur
the primary woman who attends the bride at a wedding ceremony

maid-of-all-work n
bonne à tout faire
female servant employed to do general housework

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ adj
inaugural
describing a first occurrence or event

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ n
jeune fille pucelle demoiselle jeune femme
unmarried young female
pucelle vierge
female virgin

maiden name n
nom de jeune fille
married person's original last name

maiden voyage n
voyage inaugural
first trip of a vessel

maidenhair /ˈmeɪdənhɛəɹ/ /ˈmeɪdənhɛː/ n
adiante capillaire
fern

maidenhead n
virginité

maidenhood /ˈmeɪd(ə)nhʊd/ n
virginité
condition of being maiden

maidservant n
servante
female servant, maid

mail /meɪl/ n
courriel courrier électronique e-mail
electronic mail
courrier correspondance
parcels and letters
poste
organisation
poste courrier
postal delivery system
cotte de mailles
armour consisting of metal rings or plates linked together

mail /meɪl/ v
poster
to send via the post

mail car n
wagon-poste
type of railway car

mailboat n
courrier
a boat used to transport mail

mailing list n
liste de diffusion fichier d’adresses
collection of names and addresses

mailman /ˈmeɪl.mæn, ˈmeɪl.mən/ n
facteur
post office employee

mailplane n
avion postal
aircraft that delivers mail

maim /meɪm/ v
mutiler estropier
to cause permanent loss of a part of the body

main /meɪn/ adj
principal
chief, most important, or principal in extent, etc.

main battle tank n
char de combat
multipurpose tank
char de combat principal
primary tank of a military force

main clause n
proposition principale
grammar: clause that can stand alone syntactically

main course n
plat principal plat de résistance
main dish of a meal

main diagonal n
diagonale principale
diagonal line of a matrix

main group n
groupe principal
group of elements

main road n
grande rue rue principale
major road in a town, village etc.

main sequence n
séquence principale
major grouping of stars

main street n
rue principale grand-rue
principal street of a town

main verb n
verbe principal
verb in a clause with the highest semantic content

mainland /-lænd/ /mæɪnlænd/ /ˈmeɪnlænd/ /ˈmeɪnlənd/ n
continent
the main landmass of a country or continent

mainland China pn
Chine continentale
Communist China understood via its geographical position

mainly /ˈmeɪnli/ adv
principalement surtout
chiefly; for the most part

mainmast /ˈmeɪn.mæst/ /ˈmeɪn.mɑːst/ n
grand mât
mainmast

mainsail /ˈmeɪnseɪl/ /ˈmeɪnsəl/ n
grand-voile
largest sail on a sailing vessel

mainsheet /ˈmeɪnʃiːt/ n
grande écoute
rope connecting to mainsail

mainspring n
ressort moteur
the principal spring of a clockwork mechanism

mainstay /ˈmeɪn.steɪ/ n
grand étai
nautical: stabilizing rope
pilier
chief support

mainstream adj
commercial conventionnel
used or accepted broadly; common, usual or conventional

maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ /mənˈteɪn/ v
entretenir maintenir
to keep up
maintenir
to declare or affirm a point of view to be true

maintainability n
maintenabilité
ease with which something can be maintained

maintenance /ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ /ˈmeɪntɪnəns/ [ˈmẽɪ̃(n)ʔ(ə)nəns] n
entretien maintenance
keeping a machine or system in service
maintenance
process of keeping an organism alive

maintenance window n
créneau de maintenance
time set aside for maintenance

maisonette /meɪ.zəˈnɛt/ n
duplex
apartment, often on two floors
maisonnette
small house

maize /meɪz/ n
maïs blé d'Inde
corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays

maj. n
maj.
military rank

majestic /məˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/ adj
majestueux
having splendor or royalty

majestic plural n
pluriel de majesté
plural used by a sovereign

majestically adv
majestueusement
in a majestic manner

majesty /ˈmæd͡ʒ.əs.ti/ /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɪ/ n
majesté
the quality of being impressive and great

majlis /ˈmæd͡ʒlɪs/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒlɪs/ n
majlis
council, assembly, or public meeting, in some Muslim countries or territories

major /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ adj
de taille majeur très important
greater in significance or importance
majeur
music: of a scale
music: of an interval
of full legal age; having attained majority
majeur plus grand plus important
greater in number, quantity, or extent
majeure

major /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ n
commandant major
military rank
majeur
person of legal age
matière principale
principal subject or course
étudiant spécialisé étudiante spécialisée
student specializing in a specified subject

major /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ v
se spécialiser

major arcana n
arcanes majeurs
Tarot cards

major axis n
grand axe
longest diameter of an ellipse

major junior adj
junior majeur

major key n
mode majeur tonalité majeure
music: a musical key based upon a major scale

major piece n
pièce lourde
A queen or a rook

major premise n
majeure
premise whose terms are the major term and middle term

major scale n
gamme majeure mode majeur
diatonic scale

major third n
tierce majeure
interval of four semitones

majordomo /ˌmeɪ.d͡ʒəˈdəʊ.məʊ/ /ˌmeɪ.d͡ʒɚˈdoʊ.moʊ/ n
majordome
head servant

majorette /ˌmeɪ.d͡ʒəˈɹɛt/ n
majorette
dancer

majoritarian /məˈd͡ʒɑ.ɹɪ.tɛɹ.i.ən/ /məˈd͡ʒɒɹ.ɪ.tə.ɹi.ən/ /məˈd͡ʒɒɹ.ɪ.tɛə.ɹi.ən/ /məˈd͡ʒɔɹ.ɪ.tə.ɹiən/ /məˈd͡ʒɔɹ.ɪ.tɛɹ.i.ən/ adj
majoritaire
supporting the dominance of the majority over the minority

majoritively adv
majoritairement
majoritively

majority /məˈd͡ʒɑɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɒɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɔɹɪti/ n
majorité
more than half
difference between the winning vote and the rest of the votes

make /meɪk/ [meɪkʲ] n
marque
brand

make /meɪk/ [meɪkʲ] v
construire
faire
to cause to do
to produce
to bring into success
to indicate or suggest to be
faire créer
to create
faire préparer
to construct
gagner
to earn, to gain (money)
rendre faire
to cause to be

make a better door than a window v
ton père n’est pas vitrier t’es pas transparent

make a big thing out of /ˈmeɪk ə ˈbɪɡ ˈθɪŋ aʊt əv/ v
faire tout un foin de faire tout un fromage de faire tout un plat de faire toute une histoire de
to make a fuss about

make a decision v
prendre une décision
to decide

make a face v
faire la grimace
to make a facial expression

make a fool of v
se ridiculiser
to cause (someone) to seem foolish

make a killing v
toucher le jackpot
to win or earn a large amount of money

make a living v
gagner sa vie
earn enough income

make a meal of v
avaler tout rond manger tout cru ne faire qu'une bouchée
eat something as a meal
faire tout un plat de faire un plat de
spend more time and energy on some task than it warrant

make a mistake v
commettre une erreur faire une erreur se tromper
to err

make a mountain out of a molehill v
faire une montagne d'une taupinière faire tout un fromage de faire une montagne d'une souris se noyer dans un verre d'eau
to treat a problem as greater than it is

make a name for oneself v
se faire connaître se faire un nom
to gain fame

make a noise in the world v
faire parler de soi

make a point v
mettre un point d'honneur à se faire un point d'honneur de
to take care in doing something

make a scene v
faire une scène

make a show of oneself v
se donner en spectacle se faire remarquer
To embarrass oneself or others in public

make a spectacle of oneself v
s'offrir en spectacle se couvrir de ridicule se donner en spectacle
To embarrass oneself or others in public

make amends v
donner satisfaction faire amende honorable obtenir satisfaction se racheter se réconcilier
to repair a relationship; to make up; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress

make an appearance v
faire acte de présence
turn up to an event

make an effort v
faire un effort
to try; to work towards a goal

make an entrance v
faire son entrée

make an example of v
faire un exemple
punish someone as a warning to others

make an exhibition of oneself v
se couvrir de ridicule
to embarrass oneself in public

make common cause v
faire cause commune

make conversation v
faire la conversation
to talk with someone out of courtesy

make do v
faire avec se débrouiller
to get by (with)

make ends meet v
joindre les deux bouts
get by financially

make eyes v
faire les yeux doux
to flirt by making obvious glances

make flexible v
flexibiliser
to make flexible - translation entry

make for v
se diriger vers
set out to go to, move towards

make friends v
se faire des amis se lier d'amitié
to create friendships
se lier d'amitié
to befriend, to become closer

make fun of v
moquer ridiculiser se foutre de la gueule de
tease, ridicule

make haste v
faire diligence
to rush

make hay v
faire les foins faner
to cut grass to turn into hay

make hay while the sun shines v
battre le fer tant qu’il est chaud
act while an opportunity exists

make head or tail of v
ne rien y comprendre n’avoir ni queue ni tête y comprendre quelque chose
understand even minimally

make history v
faire date faire époque
do something that will be widely remembered for a long time

make it v
réussir arriver à temps
to succeed in doing something, for example in reaching a place, or getting there on time

make it snappy v
et que ça saute
to do it quickly

make light of v
prendre à la légère
regard without due seriousness

make love v
faire l'amour croquer la pomme
to engage in sexual intercourse

make love, not war phraseologicalUnit
faites l’amour, pas la guerre
hippie anti-war slogan

make off v
fuir
to run away; to exit

make one's bed and lie in it v
comme on fait son lit, on se couche
to create a difficult situation and endure unpleasant consequences

make oneself at home v
faire comme chez soi se mettre à l’aise
make oneself comfortable as if one were in one's own home

make out /meɪk aʊt/ /meɪk æɔt/ /meɪk æʊt/ /meɪk ɘʉt/ /meɪk ʌʊt/ v
arriver conclure réussir
to manage, get along
discerner dégager
to discern
embrasser faire l'amour
to embrace and kiss passionately
faire passer pour représenter
to represent as being true
libeller
to draw up; designate as the recipient

make over v
relooker
To renovate

make peace v
faire la paix
to end hostilities

make sense v
avoir du sens faire sens tenir debout
to be coherent

make shift v
se débrouiller
contrive, find a way through difficulty

make short work of v
[[ne faire qu'une bouchée]] de
deal with or overcome (someone or something) quickly and without difficulty

make someone's blood boil v
beurrer la raie casser les couilles exaspérer insupporter pomper le dard prendre le chou
cause a person to feel angry

make someone's blood run cold v
faire peur foutre les chocottes foutre les jetons glacer le sang
cause a person to feel fear

make someone's day v
faire plaisir à [[quelqu'un]] rendre [[quelqu'un]] heureux (pour la journée)
make someone happy

make sure v
assurer
to verify

make the bed v
faire le lit
arrange sheets, etc smoothly and neatly

make the first move v
faire le premier pas prendre les devants

make the most of v
profiter
realise the maximal value, worth, or potential of

make the rounds v
faire le tour
to circulate from one place to another
faire une ronde
to go from one place to another

make the world go around v
faire tourner le monde

make up /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ v
arranger
to arrange, to advance
compenser rattraper
to compensate, to fill in, to catch up
composer constituer
to constitute, to compose
controuver inventer
to invent, to imagine, to concoct
maquiller se maquiller
to apply cosmetics
réparer
to build, to complete
se réconcilier
to make peace, to settle a dispute

make up for lost time v
rattraper le temps perdu

make up one's mind v
décider
to decide, to reach a conclusion

make up the numbers v
faire de la figuration
to provide sufficient people

make use v
faire usage se servir de
to use
se servir
to help oneself

make waves v
faire des vagues
To cause a disturbance

make yourself at home phraseologicalUnit
fais comme chez toi faites comme chez vous
an invitation to a guest in the speaker's home to treat the house as if it were theirs

make-up artist n
maquilleur maquilleuse
artist who applies makeup for theatrical, television, or film productions

makeover n
relooking
a major change in use or appearance

maker /ˈmeɪk.ə/ /ˈmeɪk.ɚ/ n
créateur faiseur fabricant
one who makes

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ adj
de fortune
made to work or suffice

makeup /ˈmeɪkʌp/ n
constitution
an item's composition
maquillage
cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance

makeup remover n
démaquillant
product for removing make-up

makhorka /məˈkɔː(ɹ)kə/ /məˈxɔː(ɹ)kə/ n
makhorka
Nicotiana rustica

makizushi n
makizushi

malabsorption n
malabsorbtion
state of abnormal absorption

malachite /ˈmæl.əˌkaɪt/ n
malachite
mineral

malacia n
malacie
craving

malacologist n
malacologue
person who studies molluscs

malacology n
malacologie
study of molluscs

malacopterygian n
malacoptérygien
one of the Malacopterygii

maladroit /ˌmæl.ə.ˈdɹɔɪt/ adj
maladroit
not adroit; clumsy

malady /ˈmæl.ə.di/ n
maladie
a disease, illness, or other health disorder

malaise /-ˈlɛz/ /mæˈleɪz/ /mɑˈleɪz/ /məˈleɪz/ n
malaise
bodily feeling

malamute /ˈmæl.ə.mjuːt/ n
malamute malamute de l'Alaska
dog breed

malapropism /ˈmæləpɹɑpˌɪzəm/ /ˈmæləpɹɒpˌɪzəm/ n
abus de langage impropriété malapropisme
the blundering use of a similar-sounding expression

malaria /məˈlɛə.ɹi.ə/ n
malaria paludisme
disease

malariology n
paludologie

malatang n
malatang
hot spicy soup of meat and vegetables

malaxator n
malaxeur
agent used to malaxate something

malbec /mælˈbɛk/ /ˈmæl.bɛk/ /ˈmɒl.bɛk/ n
côt malbec

maldevelopment n
maldéveloppement

male /meɪl/ adj
mâle
having an external plug
mâle masculin
belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or the gender typically associated with it

male /meɪl/ n
homme
human of masculine sex or gender
mâle
animal of masculine sex
plant of masculine sex

male chauvinism n
machisme
belief in the innate superiority of men over women

male chauvinistic adj
machiste
of or pertaining to male chauvinism or male chauvinists

male fern n
fougère mâle
Dryopteris filix-mas

male member n
membre viril
euphemistic: penis

malediction n
malédiction
evil speech

malefactor /ˈmæləˌfæktɚ/ n
malfaiteur malfaitrice
evildoer

maleficent /məˈlɛf.ɪ.sənt/ adj
maléfique
harmful or evil in intent or effect

malevolence /məˈlɛvələns/ n
malveillance hostilité
hostile feeling and attitude

malevolent /məˈlɛvələnt/ adj
malveillant malintentionné malévolent
having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others

malformation n
difformité malformation
(teratology) abnormal developmental feature of offspring
malformation
abnormal formation

malfunction /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ n
défaut de fonctionnement
failure to function
faulty functioning

malic acid n
acide malique
the organic acid

malice /ˈmælɪs/ n
méchanceté malveillance
intention to harm

malicious /məˈlɪʃəs/ adj
malveillant malicieux
of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite
mauvais malveillant
deliberately harmful; spiteful

maliciously adv
malicieusement
In a malicious manner

malign /məˈlaɪn/ v
injurier vilipender
slander or traduce; to make defamatory statements about

malignant /məˈlɪɡnənt/ adj
malin
(medicine) tending to produce death
malin malveillant
harmful, malevolent, injurious

malinger /məˈlɪŋɡə/ /məˈlɪŋɡɚ/ v
faire le malade feindre la maladie se faire porter pâle
to feign illness

mall /mæl/ /mɑl/ /mɔːl/ n
centre commercial mail
enclosed shopping centre
mail
alley where the game of pall mall was played
heavy wooden mallet used in the game of pall mall
public walk ; level shaded walkway

mallard /ˈmæl.ɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈmælɚd/ n
canard colvert canard sauvage colvert
a common and widespread dabbling duck, Anas platyrhynchos

malleable /ˈmæl.iː.ə.bəl/ [-bɯ] [ˈmaɫiəbəɫ] [ˈmæɫiəbɫ̩] [ˈmɛɫiəbɫ̩] adj
malléable
able to be hammered into thin sheets
liable to change

mallee fowl n
léipoa ocellé
Leipoa ocellata

malleolar /maˈliː.əl.ə/ /məˈli.əl.ɚ/ adj
malléolaire
of or relating to the malleolus

malleolus /maˈliː.əl.əs/ /məˈliː.əl.əs/ n
malléole

mallet /ˈmælɪt/ n
maillet
small maul
mailloche
musical drumstick

malleus /ˈmæl.i.əs/ n
marteau malléus
the small hammer-shaped bone of the middle ear

mallow /ˈmæloʊ/ /ˈmæləʊ/ n
mauve
any of a group of plants in several genera of the taxonomic family Malvaceae

malmsey /ˈmɑ(l)mzi/ /ˈmɑːmzɪ/ n
malvoisie
wine made from malvasia

malnourished adj
mal nourri malnutri
suffering from malnutrition

malnutrition n
malnutrition
lack of adequate nourishment

malodorous /ˌmælˈoʊ.də.ɹəs/ /ˌmælˈəʊ.də.ɹəs/ adj
malodorant
having a bad odor

malpractice n
méconduite
improper or unethical conduct by a professional or official person
négligence médicale
the improper treatment of a patient by a physician that results in injury or loss

malt /mɑlt/ /mɔlt/ n
malt
sprouted grain used in brewing

malt /mɑlt/ /mɔlt/ v
malter
to convert grain into malt

malt whisky n
whisky pur malt
whisky made from malted barley

malthouse n
malterie
plant

maltose /ˈmɔːltəʊz/ n
maltose
the disaccharide C12H22O11

maltreatment /malˈtɹiːtmənt/ n
maltraitement sévice
cruel or harmful treatment

malvasia /ˌmalvəˈsɪə/ /ˌmælvəˈsi.ə/ /ˌmælvəˈzi.ə/ n
malvoisie
grapevine used to make malmsey

malware /ˈmæl.weə(ɹ)/ n
maliciel logiciel malveillant
software developed to cause harm to a computer system

mama bear n
mère poule
protective woman

mama's boy n
fils à maman petit garçon à sa maman
male overly attached to his mother

mamba /ˈmɑm.bɑ/ n
mamba
venomous snake

mambo /ˈmæmbəʊ/ /ˈmɑmboʊ/ n
mambo
Latin American music genre

mamelliform adj
mamelliforme

mameluke /ˈmaməluːk/ n
mamelouk
a member of a Middle Eastern military regime created and run by freed slaves

mammal /ˈmæməl/ n
mammifère
animal of the class Mammalia

mammalgia n
mammalgie
mastalgia

mammalian /məˈmeɪ.li.ən/ /məˈmeɪl.jən/ adj
mammalien
of, or pertaining to, mammals

mammary /ˈmæməɹi/ adj
mammaire
of or relating to mamma

mammary gland n
glande mammaire
milk-secreting gland

mammatus cloud n
nuage mammatus

mammiform adj
mammiforme
shaped like a breast

mammitis n
mammite
inflammation

mammogram n
mammogramme
X-ray picture of the breasts

mammograph n
mammographe
machine for taking X-ray pictures of the breasts

mammography n
mammographie
X-ray examination of the breasts

mammoplasty n
mammoplastie
plastic surgery of a breast

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ adj
éléphantesque
very large

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ n
mammouth
elephant-like mammal

mammothrept /ˈmaməθɹɛpt/ n
enfant gâté
spoilt child

mammy n
maman
child's name for mother

mamzer n
mamzer
person of illegitimate birth

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] interjection
mec
an interjection used to place emphasis upon something or someone

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] n
homme
adult male human
homme humain être humain
human
pion
piece in board games

man day n
jour-homme dia-homem
one person's working time

man in the street n
Madame Tout-le-Monde Monsieur Tout-le-Monde homme de la rue individu lambda monsieur Tout-le-monde pékin de base
a typical person

man is a wolf to man proverb
l'homme est un loup pour l'homme
humans prey upon one another

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 action n
homme d'action

man of letters n
homme de lettres littérateur
a literary man

man of the hour n
homme du moment
man who has recently caught the attention of a large number of people

man of the world n
homme du monde
worldly man

man on the street n
homme de la rue

man overboard interjection
un homme à la mer
cry indicating someone has fallen over the side

man proposes, God disposes proverb
l’homme propose et Dieu dispose
things don't always work out as they were planned

man's best friend n
le meilleur ami de l’homme
an affectionate term for a dog

man-at-arms /ˌmæn‿ət‿ˈɑː(ɹ)mz/ n
homme d'armes
heavily-armed mounted member of cavalry

man-day n
jour-homme dia-homem
one person's working time

man-made adj
synthétique de main d'homme
created by a human

man-midwife n
accoucheur sage-femme homme
man who assists women in childbirth

man-month n
mois-homme
amount of work

man-of-war /ˈmæn-/ /ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwoɹ/ /ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwɔː/ /ˌmɛn.ɘ(v)ˈwoː/ n
homme de guerre
man fighting in a war
navire de guerre
powerful armed naval vessel

man-to-man adj
d'homme à homme
direct, forthright}} and honest

man-year n
année-homme
one person's working time

manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ v
accomplir
to achieve without fuss, or without outside help
diriger
to handle or control a situation or job
gérer ménager
to direct or be in charge
manier
to handle a tool with ease
réussir arriver parvenir
to succeed at an attempt

manageable /ˈmænəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ /ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩/ adj
gérable maniable
capable of being managed

management /mənˈeɪd͡ʒmənt/ /ˈmænəd͡ʒmənt/ /ˈmænɪd͡ʒmənt/ n
gestion
judicious use of means
gestion administration direction gérance
administration; the process or practice of managing

management accounting n
comptabilité de gestion

manager /ˈmæn.ə.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.d͡ʒə/ [ˈmeən.ə.d͡ʒɚ] n
gestionnaire
in computer software
gérant manager directeur chef responsable
person whose job is to manage something

manageress /ˈmænɪdʒəˌɹɛs/ n
manageuse
female manager

managerial /ˌmænəˈdʒɪəɹi.əl/ adj
managérial
involving management-like duties

managing director n
directeur général
the chief executive of a limited company

manatee /ˈmæn.əˌtiː/ n
lamantin
any of several plant-eating marine mammals, of family Trichechidae

mandala /ˈmʌn.də.lə/ n
mandala
Hindu design
division of Rigveda

mandarin /mæn.də.ˈɹɪn/ /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ n
mandarin
Chinese Imperial bureaucrat

mandarin collar n
col Mao col mandarin col officier
Short unfolded stand-up collar on a shirt or jacket.

mandarin duck /ˈmændəɹɪn dʌk/ n
canard mandarin
bird

mandarin fish n
perche chinoise poisson mandarin
carnivorous freshwater fish
poisson cachemire poisson mandarin
colorful saltwater fish

mandarin orange n
mandarine
fruit
mandarinier
tree

mandarinate n
mandarinat
all senses

mandate /mænˈdeɪt/ /ˈmændeɪt/ n
mandat
official command

mandate /mænˈdeɪt/ /ˈmændeɪt/ v
autoriser
authorize

mandatory /ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈmɛən.dəˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
obligatoire requis
obligatory

mandible /ˈmæn.dɪb.əl/ n
mandibule
lower jaw

mandocello n
mandoloncelle
string instrument

mandolin /ˈmændəlɪn/ n
mandoline
musical instrument

mandorla /mænˈdɔː(ɹ)lə/ n
mandorle
A vesica piscis-shaped aureola

mandrake n
mandragore
botany
mythology

mandrill /ˈmæn.dɹɪl/ n
mandrill
Mandrillus sphinx

mane /meɪn/ n
crinière
longer hair growth on back of neck of a horse
longer hair growth around head of male lions

maned wolf n
loup à crinière
Chrysocyon brachyurus

manes /ˈmɑːneɪz/ n
mânes
spirits of the dead

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ n
manœuvre
a movement, often one performed with difficulty
planned movement of troops
manœuvre exercice
a large training exercise of military troops

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ v
manœuvrer
to move carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position

manga /ˈmaŋɡə/ /ˈmæŋɡə/ /ˈmɑŋɡə/ /ˈmɑːŋɡə/ n
manga
comic done in Japanese style
comic originated in Japan

mangaka n
mangaka
a professional manga or anime artist

mangal /ˈmæŋɡəl/ n
mangal
Middle Eastern-style cookout, or the grill it is cooked on

manganese /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌnis/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌniz/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌniːz/ n
manganèse
chemical element

manganism n
manganisme
manganese poisoning

mange /meɪnd͡ʒ/ n
gale
skin disease

mangelwurzel n
betterave
root vegetable

manger /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ n
mangeoire
trough for animals to eat from

mangetout /mɑ̃ʒˈtuː/ /ˈmɑ̃ʒ.tuː/ n
mange-tout
vegetable pea eaten when immature

mangle /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/ n
essoreuse
a hand-operated device with rollers for wringing laundry

mangle /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/ v
mutiler
to change, mutilate or disfigure
essorer
to wring laundry

mango /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ [ˈmɛəŋɡoʊ] n
mangue
fruit
manguier
tropical fruit tree Mangifera indica

mango juice n
jus de mangue jus de mangues
juice

mangonel n
mangonneau
type of military engine

mangosteen /ˈmæŋɡəstiːn/ n
mangoustan mangouste brindone
fruit

mangrove /ˈmæŋɡɹoʊv/ /ˈmæŋɡɹəʊv/ n
mangrove
habitat
palétuvier manglier
tropical tree or shrub that grows in shallow water

mangy /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒi/ adj
galeux
afflicted with mange

manhandle /ˈmænˌhæn.dəl/ v
agresser brutaliser malmener
to assault or beat up

manhole /mænhəʊl/ n
regard d'égout trou d'homme
a hole in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground vaults and installations

manhood /ˈmænhʊd/ n
humanité
state of being human
virilité
state of being a man
euphemism of male genitalia
virilité masculinité
qualities ideally ascribed to manliness

manhunt n
chasse à l'homme
organized search

mania /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ n
manie
violent derangement
excessive desire

maniac /ˈmeɪniˌæk/ n
maniaque
insane person
maniaque cinglé cinglée
fanatic, obsessive

maniacal /məˈnaɪək(ə)l/ adj
maniacal
like a maniac

manic /ˈmænɪk/ adj
allumé
of or pertaining to someone who exhibits mania or craziness
maniaque
suffering from mania

manic-depressive adj
maniaco-dépressif
exhibiting manic depression

manicole /ˈmænəkəʊl/ /ˈmænəˌkoʊl/ n
palmiste manicole
Prestoea tenuiramosa

manicule n
manicule
symbol

manicure /ˈmæ.nɪ.kjʊɹ/ n
manucure
cosmetic treatment for the fingernails

manicurist n
manucure
manicurist

manifest /ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ adj
manifeste
evident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent

manifest /ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ n
manifeste bordereau
list of passengers or goods
manifeste déclaration mise au point proclamation profession de foi
obsolete: public declaration

manifest destiny n
destinée manifeste
cultural belief in the 19th-century United States that American settlers were destined to expand across North America

manifest typing n
typage explicite

manifestation /ˌmænɪfəˈsteɪʃən/ /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ n
manifestation
the act or process of becoming manifest
medicine: symptoms or observable conditions

manifesto /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.toʊ/ /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.təʊ/ /ˌmæn.ɪˈfɛs.təʊ/ n
manifeste
public declaration

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/ /ˈmɛnɪˌfoʊld/ n
collecteur
pipe fitting
variété
locally Euclidean space

manila paper n
papier bulle
stiff paper

manioc /ˈmeɪ.niˌɑk/ /ˈmæ.ni.ɒk/ /ˈmæ.niˌɑk/ n
couac tapioca
starch
manioc
tropical plant
root

maniple /ˈmænəpəl/ /ˈmænɪp(ə)l/ n
manipule
division of the Roman army
part of a priest's vestments

manipulate /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/ /məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪt/ v
manipuler
influence or manage

manipulation /məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
manipulation
practice of manipulating
devious management
skillful use of the hands

manipulative /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪ.tɪv/ /məˈnɪp.jə.lə.tɪv/ [məˈnɪp.jə.leɪ.ɾɪv] adj
manipulateur
describing a person who manipulates others

manipulator /məˈnɪpjʊleɪtə(ɹ)/ n
manipulateur
device
person

mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/ n
hommes
men collectively, as opposed to all women
humanité genre humain
human race

manky /ˈmæŋki/ adj
dégueulasse sale dégoutant
unpleasantly dirty and disgusting

manliness /ˈmænlɪnəs/ n
masculinité virilité
similarity to man

manly /ˈmænli/ adj
viril
having the characteristics of a man

manna /ˈmænə/ n
manne
food
any good thing

manna ash n
frêne orne frêne à fleurs frêne à manne orne orne d’Europe orne à manne
Fraxinus ornis

manned /mænd/ adj
avec équipage
operated by a person

mannequin /ˈmænəˌkɪn/ n
mannequin
model of the human body used for the displaying of clothes
a person who models clothes
model of human body used by artists
model of human body used for teaching

manner /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/ n
manière façon mode
way of performing or effecting; method or style

manner of articulation n
mode d'articulation
configuration and interaction of the articulators

mannerism /ˈmænəˌɹɪzəm/ n
manie maniérisme tic
habitual behavior
maniérisme
exaggerated or affected style

manners /ˈmæn.ɚz/ n
manières mœurs
etiquette

manny n
assistant maternel
male nanny

manoeuvrability n
manœuvrabilité
quality of being manoeuvrable

manograph n
manographe
optical device

manometer /məˈnɑmədəɹ/ /məˈnɑmɪtɚ/ /məˈnɒmɪtə/ n
manomètre
instrument to measure pressure

manometric adj
manométrique
of or pertaining to manometry, or measured using a manometer

manometry n
manométrie

manor /ˈmænə(ɹ)/ /ˈmænəɹ/ n
maison-forte manoir
manoir
landed estate
seigneurie
district over which a feudal lord could exercise certain rights and privileges in medieval western Europe

manor house n
manoir

manpower n
main-d’œuvre

manservant /ˈmænˌsɜː(ɹ)vənt/ n
serviteur
male servant

mansion /ˈmæn.t͡ʃən/ /ˈmæn.ʃən/ n
demeure manoir
large house or building

manslaughter n
homicide involontaire homicide involontaire coupable
act of killing unlawfully

mansplain /manˈspleɪn/ /mænˈspleɪn/ v
mecspliquer pénispliquer

mansplainer n
mecsplicateur

mansplaining /manˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /mænˈspleɪnɪŋ/ n
mecsplication mecspliquer

manta ray /ˈmæntə ɹeɪ/ n
raie manta
any of several very large pelagic rays

mantelpiece /ˈmæntlpiːs/ n
tablette de cheminée
shelf

manticore /ˈmæntɪˌkɔɹ/ n
manticore
mythical creature

mantid n
mantidé

mantis /ˈmæntɪs/ n
mante
any of various large insects of the order Mantodea

mantis shrimp n
crevette-mante squille
stomatopod

mantispid n
mantispidé

mantissa n
mantisse
part of a logarithm after the decimal point

mantle /ˈmæn.təl/ n
les rênes manteau
figurative: anything that covers or conceals something else
manchon
incandescent gauze in a gas lamp
manteau
geology: layer of the Earth
zoology: body wall of a mollusc
clothing like an open robe or cloak

mantle plume n
nuage de fumée
upwelling of abnormally hot molten material from the Earth's mantle

mantling n
lambrequin
heraldry: drapery behind and around a coat of arms

mantou n
mantou
Chinese steamed bun

mantra /ˈmæn.tɹə/ /ˈmɑn.tɹə/ /ˈmʌn.tɹə/ n
mantra
the hymn portions of the Vedas
mantra incantation
a phrase repeated to assist concentration during meditation
mantra slogan
a slogan or phrase often repeated

manual /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ /ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/ adj
manuel
performed with the hands

manual /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ /ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/ n
manuel
handbook or booklet that instructs

manual labor n
travail manuel
physical work

manual transmission n
boite de vitesses manuelle
type of transmission

manually adv
manuellement à la main
by hand

manufacture /ˌmanjəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanjʊˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ n
production
action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale
production produit
anything made, formed or produced; product

manufacture /ˌmanjəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanjʊˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ v
fabriquer
to create false evidences
fabriquer produire
to make things
manufacturer
produire
to produce goods

manufacturer /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃəɹə/ n
fabricant fabricante
a person or company that manufactures

manul n
chat de Pallas manul
Otocolobus manul

manumission /mænjʊˈmɪʃən/ n
affranchissement manumission
release from slavery, freedom, the act of manumitting

manumit /mænjʊˈmɪt/ v
affranchissement manumission
to free one's slave

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjɔː/ /məˈnjʊə/ n
fumier purin
excrement

manuscript /ˈmæn.jʊˌskɹɪpt/ adj
manuscrit
handwritten, or by extension typewritten

manuscript /ˈmæn.jʊˌskɹɪpt/ n
manuscrit
book, composition or any other document, written by hand
book, article etc, submitted for reproductive publication

manuscript paper n
papier à musique
paper for writing music

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ determiner
beaucoup nombreux plusieurs
an indefinite large number of

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ n
le plus grand nombre
a collective mass of people

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ pronoun
beaucoup un grand nombre
an indefinite large number of people or things

many a mickle makes a muckle /ˌmɛni‿ə ˈmɪk(ə)l meɪks‿ə ˈmʌk(ə)l/ /ˌmɛni‿ə ˈmɪkəl meɪks‿ə ˈmʌkəl/ proverb
les petits ruisseaux font les grandes rivières petit à petit, l'oiseau fait son nid
lot of small amounts, put together, become a large amount

many hands make light work proverb
l'union fait la force
a large number of people cooperating can perform tasks easily

many thanks interjection
merci beaucoup merci bien
many thanks

manège n
manège
art
school
unroofed arena

map /mæp/ n
application
function
carte plan
visual representation of an area

map /mæp/ v
appliquer faire correspondre mapper
to act as a function on
cartographier
to create a visual representation of a territory

map room n
cartothèque
room for maps

maple /ˈmeɪpl̩/ n
érable
tree of the Acer genus

maple leaf n
feuille d'érable
symbol

maple sugar n
sucre d'érable
type of sugar made from boiled maple sap

maple syrup n
sirop d'érable
syrup made from the sap of the sugar maple

mapper n
cartographe
one who maps

mapping /ˈmæpɪŋ/ n
application
function that maps every element of a given set to a unique element of another set
cartographie
process of locating genes on a chromosome
process of making maps
mappage
computing: assigning a PC to a shared drive or printer port on a network

maquis /maˈkiː/ /ˈmakiː/ n
maquis
vegetation

mar /mɑɹ/ /mɑː(ɹ)/ [mɑɹ] [mɑ˞] v
entacher
to spoil, to damage

marabou /ˈmæɹəbuː/ n
marabout
large wading bird native to Africa

maraschino cherry n
cerise au marasquin
preserved, sweetened cherry

marasmus /məˈɹæz.məs/ n
marasme

marathon /ˈmæɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ /ˈmɛɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmɛɹəˌθɑn/ n
marathon
road race
any extended or sustained activity

maraud /mɘˈɹoːd/ /məˈɹɔd/ /məˈɹɔːd/ v
marauder
intransitive: to move about in roving fashion looking for plunder
piller
transitive: to raid and pillage

marauder /məˈɹɔːdə(ɹ)/ n
maraudeur maraudeuse
one who moves about in roving fashion looking for plunder

marble /ˈmɑɹ.bəl/ /ˈmɑː.bəl/ n
bille canique grillot
spherical ball
marbre
crystalline limestone

marble /ˈmɑɹ.bəl/ /ˈmɑː.bəl/ v
marbrer
to cause to have the streaked appearance of marble

marbled polecat n
putois marbré
Vormela peregusna

marbled white n
demi-deuil échiquier
butterfly

marbles n
billes
game

marc /mɑɹk/ /mɑːk/ n
marc
refuse matter

marcasite /ˈmɑɹ.kə.sɑɪ̯t/ /ˈmɑːkəsʌɪt/ /ˌmɑɹ.kəˈzit/ n
marcassite
mineral

marcassin /mɑːˈkasɪn/ n
marcassin
young wild boar

marcescent adj
marcescent
botany

march /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ n
défilé manifestation
political rally or parade
marche
song in the genre of music written for marching
formal, rhythmic way of walking
region at a frontier governed by a marquess

march /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ v
marcher
walk with long, regular strides

marchioness /mɑɹʃəˈnɛs/ /ˈmɑɹʃənɪs/ n
marquise
wife of a marquess

marcophily n
marcophilie
branch of philately

marcot /ˈmɑː(ɹ)kɒt/ /ˈmɑː(ɹ)kət/ v
marcotter
to propagate by marcottage

mare /mɛə/ /mɛɚ/ n
jument
female horse

mare's milk n
lait de jument
white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a mare

margarine /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒəˌɹin/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˌmɑː.d͡ʒəˈɹiːn/ /ˌmɑː.ɡəˈɹiːn/ n
margarine
spread

margaritiferous adj
margaritifère
producing pearls

margay n
chat sauvage de la Nouvelle Espagne chat-tigre margay
Leopardus wiedii

margherita pizza n
pizza margherita
pizza topped with basil, tomatoes and mozzarella

margin /ˈmɑːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈmɑːɹd͡ʒ(ə)n/ n
marge
typography: edge of the paper that remains blank
finance: yield or profit
edge or border of any flat surface

margin of error n
marge d'erreur
expression of the lack of precision

marginal /ˈmaː.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ adj
adjacent limitrophe voisin
geographically adjacent
marginal
written in the margin of a book
marginal périphérique
of, relating to, or located at a margin or an edge
médiocre
at the lower extent of a standard
pauvre
of land that is barely productive

marginal cost n
coût marginal
additional unit production cost

marginalization n
marginalisation
act of marginalizing

marginalize v
marginaliser
relegate something to margins or to a lower limit

marginally /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒɪnəli/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒɪnəli/ adv
marginalement
in a marginal manner

margravate /ˈmɑːɡɹəveɪt/ n
margraviat
territory governed by a margrave

margrave /ˈmɑɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈmɑːɡɹeɪv/ n
margrave
military officer in charge of German border area
hereditary prince

mari complaisant /məˌɹi kɑmplɛˈzɑnt/ /ˌmaɹi kɒ̃(m)plɛˈzɒ̃/ /ˌmaɹi ˈkɒ̃(m)plɛzɒ̃/ n
mari complaisant
husband who tolerates his wife's adultery

marigold /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/ /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ n
souci
Calendula

marigram n
marégramme
Printed recording of tidal level

marijuana /-ˈhwɑ-/ /ˌmæɹ-/ /ˌmæɹɪˈwɑː.nə/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈwɑ.nə/ n
marijuana marihuana
the drug

marimba /mə.ˈɹɪm.bə/ n
marimba
musical instrument

marina /məˈɹinə/ n
marina port de plaisance
harbour

marinade /ˌmaɹəˈneɪd/ /ˌmaɹɪˈneɪd/ /ˌmɛɹəˈneɪd/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈneɪd/ n
marinade
liquid mixture

marinate /ˈmæɹɪneɪt/ v
mariner
soak in marinade

marine /məˈɹaɪn/ /məˈɹiːn/ /ˈmæɹɪn/ adj
marin maritime
of or pertaining to the sea

marine /məˈɹaɪn/ /məˈɹiːn/ /ˈmæɹɪn/ n
marinier
member of a marine corps

marine aerodrome n
hydroaérodrome

marine biologist n
biologiste marin biologiste marine
someone who studies marine biology

marine biology n
biologie marine
branch of biology

marine corps /məˈɹinˌkɔɹ/ /məˈɹinˌkɔɹz/ n
infanterie de marine troupes de marine
military organization of marines who are trained and equipped to fight on or from ships

marine mammal n
mammifère marin
mammal living in seawater

marine snow n
neige marine
sinking organic detritus

marinize v
mariniser
adapt for marine environments

marionette /ˌmæɹi.əˈnɛt/ n
marionnette
string puppet

marionettist /ˌmæɹɪəˈnɛtɪst/ n
marionettiste
A marionette-puppeteer

marital /ˈmaɹɪtəl/ /ˈmæɹɪtəl/ adj
matrimonial
pertaining to marriage

marital rape n
viol conjugal
rape by an intimate partner

marital status n
situation familiale état matrimonial
term describing relationship

maritime /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌtaɪm/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌtɑɪm/ /ˈmɛɹ.əˌtaɪm/ /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌtaɪm/ adj
maritime
bordering on the sea
relating to the sea

maritime pine n
pin maritime
a pine tree

marjoram /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒəɹəm/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəm/ n
marjolaine
culinary herb
plant

mark /mæɹk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɾ)k/ /mɑːk/ n
marque signe
indication for reference or measurement
note
academic score
score
sporting score
trace
visible impression, blemish, stain
marc
half-pound unit of measure
mark pièce
units of currency notionally equivalent to a mark of silver

mark /mæɹk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɾ)k/ /mɑːk/ v
corriger
correct
marquer
indicate
put a mark upon
marquer tacher
blemish
noter marquer
take note of

markedly /ˈmɑːkɪdli/ adv
nettement
in a marked manner

marker /ˈmɑː(ɹ)kə(ɹ)/ n
marqueur
a device that fires a paintball
a gene or DNA sequence with a known location
object used to mark location
someone or something that marks (including: one who keeps account of a game played; a counter used in games; the soldier who marks the direction of an alignment; an attachment to a sewing machine for marking a line on the fabric by creasing it; a person who assesses the standard of a student in a test or examination)

marker pen n
marqueur
pen

market /ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ n
du marché
used attributively
marché
spacious site for trading
gathering for trading
geographical area where a commercial demand exists
group of potential customers
formally organized system of trading in specified goods or effects
total sum of trading

market /ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ v
commercialiser
to make available and promote

market capitalization n
capitalisation boursière
the total market value of the equity in a publicly traded entity

market economy n
économie de marché
economy in which and services are exchanged in a free market

market equilibrium n
équilibre de marché

market failure n
défaillance de marché défaillance du marché
a situation in which the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient

market force n
forces du marché

market garden n
maraichage
a garden in which vegetables are raised for sale at a market

market power n
pouvoir de marché

market price n
prix de marché
on restaurant menu
prix de marché prix du marché
going price

market research n
étude de marché
analysis of commercial data

market share n
part de marché
percentage of some market

market square n
place du marché
open area in a town housing a public market

market town n
bourg
town that has a traditional right to hold a regular market

market value n
valeur de marché valeur marchande valeur vénale
the price at which something is or can be traded

marketing n
marketing mercatique
the promotion, distribution and selling of a product or service

marketplace n
marché
open area in a town housing a public market
the world of commerce and trade
place du marché marché
space, actual or metaphorical, in which a market operates

marking gauge n
trusquin

marksman /ˈmɑɹksmən/ n
tireur d'élite
a man skilled in shooting at a target

markup /ˈmɑː(ɹ)k.ʌp/ n
balisage balise
notation used to indicate how text should be displayed
majoration
increase in price
marge
percentage or amount added to buy-in price

markup language n
langage de balisage
computer language using markups

marl /mɑɹl/ /mɑːl/ n
marne
a mixed earthy substance

marl /mɑɹl/ /mɑːl/ v
marner
to cover with marline

marlin /ˈmɑɹ.lɪn/ n
marlin makaire
game fish with a pointed upper jaw

marline n
lusin
a light rope

marmalade /ˈmɑɹ.mə.leɪd/ /ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd/ n
confiture confiture d'oranges marmelade d'oranges
citrus jam

marmoreal /mɑɹˈmo.ɹi.əl/ /mɑːˈmɔː.ɹɪ.əl/ adj
marmoréen
resembling marble or a marble statue

marmoset /ˈmɑɹməsət/ /ˈmɑɹməzət/ n
marmouset ouistiti
small monkey

marmot /ˈmɑɹ.mət/ /ˈmɑː.mət/ n
marmotte
rodent of the genera Marmota

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ adj
marron
associated with Maroon culture, communities or peoples
bordeaux marron pourpré
color

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ n
Bushinengué marron marronne nègre libre nègre marron négresse libre
runaway slave
bordeaux marron pourpré
dark red, somewhat brownish colour

marque /ˈmɑː(ɹ)k/ n
marque
brand of a manufactured product

marquess /ˈmɑɹ.kwɪs/ /ˈmɑː.kwɪs/ n
marquis
title of nobility

marquetry /ˈmɑːkɪtɹi/ n
marqueterie
decorative technique

marquisate /ˈmɑː.kwɪ.sət/ n
marquisat
territory held by a marquis, margrave or marchioness

marram /ˈmæɹəm/ n
oyat gourbet
Ammophila arenaria

marriage /ˈmeɹɪdʒ/ /ˈmæɹɪdʒ/ /ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/ n
mariage noces
wedding

marriage agency n
agence de mariage
business

marriage certificate n
acte de mariage certificat de mariage
document

marriage guidance n
conseil conjugal thérapie de couple
marriage guidance

marriage of convenience n
mariage de convenance
marriage motivated by some reason other than love

marriageable adj
mariable nubile
suitable for marriage

married /ˈmæɹ.id/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ /ˈmɛɹ.id/ adj
marié
in a state of marriage; having a wife
in a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband
mariée
in a state of marriage; having a husband

married couple n
couple marié
two people who are married to each other

married name n
nom marital
the name a person takes upon marriage

marron glacé /məˌɹɑn ɡləˈseɪ/ /ˌmaɹɒ̃ ˈɡlaseɪ/ n
marron glacé
chestnut preserved in sugar or syrup and flavoured with vanilla

marrow /ˈmæɹoʊ/ /ˈmæɹəʊ/ /ˈmɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ n
courge courgette
kind of vegetable
moelle moelle osseuse
substance inside bones

marrowbone n
os à moelle
bone with edible marrow

marry /ˈmeɹ.i/ /ˈmæɹ.i/ /ˈmɛɹ.i/ v
marier
to unite in wedlock
figuratively: to combine
marier accorder en mariage accorder la main accorder pour épouse donner en mariage
to give away as wife or husband
se marier marier
to take a husband or wife
épouser
to take for husband or wife
être marié marier
to be joined in marriage

marry me phraseologicalUnit
épouse-moi
marriage proposal from a man to a woman (the shortest form)
marriage proposal from a woman to a man (the shortest form)

marry off v
marier
successfully arrange the marriage of someone

marsh /mæʃ/ /mɑɹʃ/ /mɑː(ɹ)ʃ/ n
marais
area of low, wet land

marsh buck n
sitatunga
Tragelaphus spekii

marsh deer n
cerf des marais
Blastocerus dichotomus

marsh harrier n
busard
any member of Circus resembling Circus aeruginosus
busard des roseaux busard harpaye
Circus aeruginosus

marsh mallow n
guimauve
Althaea officinalis

marsh marigold n
populage des marais
plant

marsh sandpiper n
chevalier stagnatile
Tringa stagnatilis

marsh thistle n
bâton-du-diable cirse des marais
Cirsium palustre

marsh tit n
mésange nonnette
bird

marshal /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ n
marshal
sheriff’s assistant
maréchal
military officer of the highest rank
officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord

marshal /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ v
canaliser
to gather data

marshalling yard n
gare de triage

marshalship n
maréchalat
the position or role of a marshal

marshmallow /mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmæl.oʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ n
guimauve chamallow marshmallow
confectionery

marshrutka n
marchroutka taxi collectif
share taxi

marshy /ˈmɑɹʃi/ adj
marécageux
of, or resembling a marsh; boggy

marsquake n
séisme martien séisme

marsupial /mɑɹ.ˈsu.pi.əl/ /mɑː.ˈsuː.pi.əl/ n
marsupial
mammal of which the female typically has a pouch

marsupium n
marsupium
pouch of a marsupial

marten /ˈmɑɹ.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ [ˈmɑɹ.ʔn̩] n
marte martre
mammal

martial /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ adj
martial
of, relating to, or suggestive of war
characteristic of or befitting a warrior
relating to or connected with armed forces or military life

martial art n
art martial
fighting style

martial artist n
artiste martial
practitioner of martial arts

martial law n
loi martiale
rule by military authorities

martin /ˈmɑɹ.tɪn/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ n
martinet
bird

martingale n
martingale
a gambling strategy in which one doubles the stake after each loss
a stochastic process relating random variables to earlier values
bowsprit strengthening
piece of harness

martini /mɑɹˈtini/ /mɑːˈtiːni/ n
martini
cocktail

martlet n
merlette
depiction of a mythological bird

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)] [ˈmɐːɾə(ɹ)] [ˈmɑɹ.ɾɚ] n
martyr martyre
one who sacrifices their life for an important cause
one who suffers greatly, even involuntarily
martyr martyre chahid chahîd
one willing to be killed for religion

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)] [ˈmɐːɾə(ɹ)] [ˈmɑɹ.ɾɚ] v
martyriser
to make someone a martyr

martyrdom /ˈmɑː(ɹ).tə(ɹ).dəm/ n
martyre
condition of a martyr
great suffering

martyrology n
martyrologie
Roman Catholicism: a calendar of saints' days, typically with biographical information

martyry n
martyrium
a shrine in honor of a martyr

marvel /ˈmɑɹvl̩/ /ˈmɑːvl̩/ v
sublimé émerveillé être
become filled with wonderment

marvel of Peru n
belle-de-nuit merveille du Pérou
Mirabilis jalapa

marvellous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ /ˈmɑːvləs/ /ˈmɑːvələs/ adj
merveilleux
exciting wonder or surprise

marvelous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ /ˈmɑːvləs/ /ˈmɑːvələs/ adj
merveilleux
exciting wonder or surprise

marzipan /ˈmɑɹtsəpæn/ /ˈmɑɹtsəpɑn/ /ˈmɑɹzəpæn/ /ˈmɑːzɪpæn/ /ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/ n
massepain
confection of almond paste, sugar and egg white

masago n
masago
capelin fish eggs

masala chai /məˈsɑːlə ˈtʃaɪ/ n
chai
kind of sweet spiced tea

mascara /məsˈkɑːɹə/ /məˈskɑːɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkæɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkɑːɹə/ n
mascara rimmel ricil
eyelash cosmetic

mascaron /ˈmæskəˌɹɒn/ n
mascaron
carved, ornamental face

mascarpone /ˌmæskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊni/ /ˌmɑːskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊneɪ/ /ˌmɑːskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊni/ n
mascarpone
cheese

mascot /ˈmæsˌkɑːt/ /ˈmæsˌkɒt/ n
mascotte
something thought to bring good luck
something used to symbolize a sports team or other group

masculine /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ adj
masculin
grammar: being of the masculine class, being inflected in the masculine manner
having male qualities, not feminine or effeminate
of the male sex; biologically male, not female; manly
belonging to males; appropriated to, or used by, males

masculine /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ n
masculin
(grammar) the masculine gender

masculinity /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/ n
masculinité
degree or property of being masculine

masculinization n
masculinisation
act of making masculine

masculinize v
masculiniser
make (more) masculine

masculism n
masculinisme masculisme
a social theory or political movement

masculist adj
masculiniste
masculist

masdar n
masdar
a part of speech in Arabic

maser /ˈmeɪzɚ/ n
maser
beam of microwaves

mash /mæʃ/ n
brassin empâtage maische
in brewing
mash
a mixture of meal or bran and water fed to animals
purée
a mass of mixed ingredients

mash /mæʃ/ v
empâter tremper
to steep grains in brewing
écraser
convert (something) into a mash
press down hard on (something)

mashallah interjection
mashallah
God has willed it

mashed /mæʃt/ adj
bleu plein pompette rond
intoxicated
écrasé
broken up into a pulpy state

mashed potatoes n
patates pilées purée
dish

mashrabiyya /məʃɹəˈbi.ə/ n
moucharabieh

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ n
masque
cover for the face
that which disguises

mask of pregnancy n
masque de grossesse
melasma

masked /mæskt/ /mɑːskt/ adj
masqué
wearing a mask or masks

masked ball n
bal masqué
a formal dance with dancers wearing masks

masked lapwing n
vanneau soldat
Vanellus miles

masked palm civet n
civette palmiste à masque
Paguma larvata

masked shrike n
pie-grièche masquée
Lanius nubicus

masking tape n
ruban de masquage
tape made of a thin paper

maskne n
maskné
mask acne

masochism /ˈmæs.ə.kɪ.zəm/ /ˈmæz.ə.kɪ.zəm/ n
masochisme
the enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation

masochist /ˈmæ.səˌkɪst/ n
masochiste
someone who enjoys pain or humiliation

mason /ˈmeɪsən/ n
maçon maçonne
one who builds with stone or brick

masonry /ˈmeɪsənɹi/ n
maçonnerie
that which is built by a mason
art or occupation of a mason

masquerade /ˈmæskəˌɹeɪd/ /ˈmɑːs-/ /ˌmæskəˈɹeɪd/ /ˌmɑːs-/ n
bal masqué mascarade
party or assembly of people wearing masks and costumes

masquerade /ˈmæskəˌɹeɪd/ /ˈmɑːs-/ /ˌmæskəˈɹeɪd/ /ˌmɑːs-/ v
déguiser
to frolic or disport in disguise

mass /mæs/ /mɑs/ n
masse
physics: quantity of matter which a body contains
medicine: palpable or visible abnormal globular structure
quantity of matter cohering together to make one body
large quantity; sum
bulk; magnitude; body; size
bodybuilding: excess body weight
pharmacy: medicinal substance made into a cohesive, homogeneous lump

mass /mæs/ /mɑːs/ n
messe
religion: celebration of the Eucharist
religion: Eucharist
musical setting of parts of the mass
religion: sacrament of the Eucharist

mass communication n
communication de masse
communication

mass extinction n
extinction massive
sharp decrease in the total number of species

mass funeral n
obsèques collectives

mass grave n
charnier fosse commune
a grave containing many corpses

mass media n
médias de masse mass-médias
public communication that reaches a large audience

mass murder n
tuerie de masse
successive killing of many people

mass murderer n
meurtrier de masse tueur de masse
someone who commits a mass murder

mass noun n
nom indénombrable nom non comptable nom massif
noun describing something that cannot be counted

mass number n
nombre de masse
number of protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus

mass shooting /mæsˈʃutɪŋ/ [mæsˈʃuɾɪŋ] n
fusillade
shooting of multiple people

mass spectrometry n
spectrométrie de masse
analytical tecnique

mass start n
mass start
format of starting in certain racing sports

mass vaccination centre n
vaccinodrome
large facilities enabled to vaccinate

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/ n
massacre
intentional mass killing

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/ v
massacrer
to kill in considerable numbers

massage /məˈsɑd͡ʒ/ /məˈsɑʒ/ /məˈsɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈmæsɑː(d)ʒ/ n
massage
rubbing, kneading, or hitting muscled part of a body

massage /məˈsɑd͡ʒ/ /məˈsɑʒ/ /məˈsɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈmæsɑː(d)ʒ/ v
masser
to perform a massage on somebody

massage parlor n
salon de massage
place that sells massages

massage table n
table de massage
table used by massage therapists

massasauga /-ˈsɑ-/ /ˌmasəˈsɔːɡə/ /ˌmæsəˈsɔɡə/ n
massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus

masses /ˈmæs.ɪz/ n
masses
people, especially a large number

masseter /maˈsiː.tə/ /mæˈsi.tɚ/ /məˈsi.tɚ/ n
masséter
muscle

masseur /məˈsɜː/ /məˈsɝ/ /məˈsʊɹ/ n
masseur masseuse
a person who performs massage

masseuse /maˈsɜːz/ /məˈsuːs/ /məˈsʊz/ n
masseuse
a female masseur

massif /mæˈsiːf/ /ˈmæsɪf/ n
massif
principal mountain mass

massify v
massifier
become oriented towards mass production

massive /ˈmæs.ɪv/ adj
massif
of great size, significance or import; overwhelming

massively multiplayer online role-playing game n
jeu de rôle en ligne massivement multijoueur
online computer role-playing game

massotherapy n
massothérapie

mast /mæst/ /mɑːst/ n
mât
support of a sail
faine mât
fruit of forest-trees

mast cell n
mastocyte
cell

mastaba /mæˈstaːbə/ /ˈmæstəbə/ n
mastaba
rectangular tomb structure with a flat top and slightly sloping sides

mastalgia n
mastalgie
intense burning pain

mastectomy /ˌmæˈstɛktəmi/ n
mastectomie
surgical procedure to remove all or part of the breast

master /ˈmas.tə/ /ˈmaːs.tə/ /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑs.tə/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ n
maître
someone who has control over something or someone
expert at something
courtesy title of a man
owner of an animal or slave

master /ˈmas.tə/ /ˈmaːs.tə/ /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑs.tə/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ v
maîtriser
to learn to a high degree

master class n
classe de maître
class in which a teacher critiques students

master craftsman n
maître artisan
master of a craft or trade

master cylinder n
maître-cylindre
control device

master key n
passe-partout passe passepartout
a key that opens a set of several locks

master of ceremonies n
MC
rapper
maître de cérémonie
host at a formal event
someone who conducts a program by introducing performers

master race n
race supérieure
race of people

master's degree n
master maîtrise
postgraduate degree

master's thesis n
mémoire
a thesis submitted for a master's degree

mastermind /ˈmæs.tɚˌmaɪnd/ /ˈmɑː.stə.mʌɪnd/ n
cerveau
person responsible for a major operation
cerveau tête
person with extraordinary intellect

mastermind /ˈmæs.tɚˌmaɪnd/ /ˈmɑː.stə.mʌɪnd/ v
diriger organiser
to act as mastermind

masterpiece /ˈmæstɚˌpis/ /ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs/ n
chef-d'œuvre chef-d’œuvre
piece of work that has been given much critical praise

masterstroke n
coup de maître prouesse
Action demonstrating great skill

masterwork n
chef-d’œuvre
piece done to be ranked a master

masterwort /ˈmɑːstəwəːt/ n
astrance
Astrantia spp.
impératoire
Peucedanum ostruthium

mastery /ˈmæs.tɚ.i/ /ˈmɑːs.t(ə.)ɹi/ n
maîtrise
act or process of mastering, expertise

mastic /ˈmæstɪk/ n
arbre au mastic pistachier lentisque
the shrub or tree Pistacia lentiscus
mastic
the flexible, waterproof filler

mastiff /ˈmæstɪf/ n
dogue
powerful, deep-chested, and smooth-coated dog

mastitis /mæsˈtaɪtɪs/ n
mastite
inflammation of a breast or udder

mastodon /ˈmæs.tə.dɒn/ /ˈmæstədɑn/ /ˈmæstədən/ n
mastodonte
extinct elephant-like mammal of the genus Mammut

masturbate /ˈmaː.stə.bæɪt/ /ˈmæ.stə.beɪt/ /ˈmæs.tɚ.beɪt/ v
masturber
to masturbate

masturbation /ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmæstɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑːstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
masturbation onanisme branlette crosse
manual erotic stimulation of the genitals

masturbator n
masturbateur masturbatrice
someone who masturbates

masturbatorium /ˌmæstɜː(ɹ)bəˈtɔːɹi.əm/ n
masturbatorium
room for donating sperm

masturbatory /ˈmæs.tɚ.bəˌtɔːr.i/ /ˌmæs.tɜː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.tə.ɹi/ adj
masturbatoire
pertaining to masturbation

masu /ˈmasuː/ n
masu
square wooden box

mat /mæt/ [mæʔ(t̚)] n
tapis natte paillasson carpette
foot wiping device or floor covering
épais fouillis
thickly tangled mess

matachin n
matassin
dance with swords and bucklers

matador /ˈma.tə.dɔː/ /ˈmæ.tə.dɔɹ/ n
matador
bullfighter

matamata n
matamata
turtle

match /mæt͡ʃ/ n
match
sporting event
allumette
device to make fire

match /mæt͡ʃ/ v
combiner
make a successful pairing
correspondre accorder concorder
to agree; to equal

match fixing n
match arrangé match truqué
the act of losing, or playing to a pre-determined result

match point n
balle de match
state in a game

matcha /ˈmæ.tʃə/ /ˈmɑ.t͡ʃə/ n
matcha maccha
powdered green tea for ceremonies

matchbox n
boîte d'allumettes
small cardboard box in which matches are kept

matching /ˈmæt͡ʃɪŋ/ adj
correspondant semblable
the same as another; sharing the same design

matchmaker n
allumettier allumettière
someone who makes matchsticks
marieur entremetteur marieuse entremetteuse apparieur apparieuse
someone who finds suitable marriage partners

matchmaking /ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/ n
matchmaking
attempt to make two people romantically interested in each other

matchstick n
allumette
piece of wood

mate /meɪt/ n
copain camarade
friend
copain pote

mate /meɪt/ v
s'accoupler
copulate
s'assembler

mater lectionis /ˈmeɪtə lɛktiˈəʊnɪs/ /ˈmeɪtɚ lɛktiˈoʊnɪs/ n
mater lectionis
consonant used to represent a vowel sound

material /məˈtiɹ.i.əl/ /məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ adj
matériel matériau
worldly
related to matter

material /məˈtiɹ.i.əl/ /məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ n
documentation
related data of various kinds collected as the basis for a document or book
matériau matière
matter
matériel matériau
sample or specimens for study
text
tissu étoffe
cloth

materialism /məˈtɪəɹiəlɪzəm/ /məˈtɪɹiəlɪzəm/ n
matérialisme
philosophical belief
concern over material possessions

materialist /məˈtiːɹɪəlɪst/ n
matérialiste
someone who is materialistic

materialistic /məˌtɪəɹ.i.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
matérialiste
being overly concerned with possessions

materiel /mətɪəɹɪˈɛl/ /mətɪɹiˈɛl/ /mətɪɹˈjɛl/ n
matériel
military equipment, apparatus and supplies

maternal /məˈtɜːnəl/ /məˈtɝnəl/ adj
maternel
of or pertaining to a mother
related through the mother, or her side of the family

maternal aunt n
tante
one's mother's sister

maternal custody n
garde maternelle
arrangement in which the mother has the custody of a child

maternal death n
mort de grossesse mort obstétrique
death of a woman that occurs directly related to the procreative process

maternal grandfather n
[[grand-père]] maternel
one's mother's father

maternal grandmother n
grande-mère maternelle
The mother of one's mother

maternal uncle n
oncle maternel
brother of one's mother

maternity hospital n
maternité
a hospital that provides assistance during childbirth

maternity leave n
congé de maternité
leave of absence

maternity ward n
maternité
hospital ward

mates' rates n
prix d'ami

math /mæθ/ n
maths
short form of mathematics

mathematical /ˌmæθəˈmætəkəl/ /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/ adj
mathématique
of, or relating to mathematics

mathematically adv
mathématiquement
according to or using mathematics

mathematician /ˌmæθ(.ə)məˈtɪʃ.ən/ n
mathématicien mathématicienne
expert in mathematics

mathematics /mæθ(ə)ˈmætəks/ /mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/ n
mathématiques
field of study
person's ability to use mathematics

mathematizable adj
mathématisable
able to be transcribed in mathematical concepts

mathematize v
mathématiser
describe in terms of a mathematical equation

maths /mæs/ /mæθs/ /mɛts/ n
maths
short form of mathematics

matinee /ˈmætɪˌneɪ/ n
matinée
a showing of a movie or theatrical performance in the afternoon

mating /ˈmeɪtɪŋ/ n
accouplement monte
pairing of organisms for copulation

mating call n
chant nuptial
cry for attracting others to mate with

mating season n
saison des amours
time of year during which animals mate

matins n
matines
earliest canonical hour

matriarch /ˈmeɪtɹiɑɹk/ /ˈmeɪtɹɪˌɑːk/ n
matriarche
a female leader of a family, a tribe or an ethnic or religious group

matriarchal adj
matriarcal
governed by a matriarch

matriarchate /ˈmeɪtɹiɑːkət/ n
matriarcat
matriarchate

matriarchy n
matriarcat
social system

matricide n
matricide
killing of one's mother
person who kills their mother

matriculation /məˌtrɪkjəˈleɪʃən/ /məˌtrɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
examen d'admission
a pass in some university examinations
inscription
enrollment in a college or university

matrifocal adj
matrifocale

matrilaterally adv
matrilatéralement

matrilineage n
matrilignage

matrilineal /ˌmeɪtɹɪˈlɪnɪəl/ /ˌmætɹɪ-/ adj
matrilinéaire
Tracing descent only through female ancestors

matrilocal /ˌmæ.tɹəˈloʊ.kəl/ /ˌmæ.tɹɪˈloʊ.kəl/ /ˌmæ.tɹɪˈləʊ.kəl/ adj
matrilocal

matrilocality n
matrilocalité

matrimony /ˈmat.ɹɪ.mə.ni/ /ˈmæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
mariage
marriage or the state of being married

matristic adj
matristique
matristic

matristics n
matristique
matristics

matrix /mæːʈ.rɪks/, /mɛʈ.rɪks/ /ˈmeɪ.tɹɪks/ /ˈmæt.ɹɪks/ /ˈmæɪ.tɹɪks/ n
matrice
math: rectangular arrangement of numbers or terms
extracellular matrix
two-dimensional array

matroid n
matroïde

matron /ˈmeɪtɹən/ n
matrone
mature or elderly woman

matronymic /ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ adj
matronymique
matronymic (adjective)

matsutake /maːtsuːˈtaːkeɪ/ /maːtsuːˈtaːkiː/ n
champignon des pins matsutake

matte /mæt/ adj
mat mate
not reflective of light

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ [-ɾɚ] n
cause matière
cause
matière
basic structural component of the universe
non-antimatter matter
kind of substance
matière substance
neurology: nerve tissue type
question affaire
situation, condition, subject or affair

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ [-ɾɚ] v
compter importer
to be important

matter of life and death n
affaire de vie ou de mort question de vie ou de mort
Something whose outcome could result in either someone's survival or their death

matter of time n
question de temps
an inevitable result

mattock /ˈmætək/ n
pioche-hache
agricultural tool

mattress /ˈmætɹɪs/ n
matelas
a pad on which a person can recline and sleep

mattress protector n
protège-matelas
removable bedding that sits on top of a mattress

maturation n
maturation
process of becoming mature

maturational adj
maturationnel

mature /məˈt(j)ʊəɹ/ /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈt͡ʃɔː/ /məˈt͡ʃɝ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊə/ adj
mûr mature
fully developed
mûr mûre
profound; careful

mature /məˈt(j)ʊəɹ/ /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈt͡ʃɔː/ /məˈt͡ʃɝ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊə/ v
arriver à échéance
to reach the date when payment is due
mûrir
to gain experience or wisdom with age
mûrir s'affiner
to become mature; to ripen

maturity /məˈtjʊəɹəti/ /məˈtʊəɹəti/ /məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/ n
maturité
state of being mature, ready or ripe
when bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin

maturity date n
échéance
date on which a principal amount of a note, draft or bond becomes due

matutinal /-ˈt͡ʃuː-/ /-ˈt͡ʃʊ-/ /məˈt(j)utənl̩/ /məˈtjuːtɪnl̩/ /ˈmæt͡ʃəˌtaɪn(ə)l/ /ˌmætjʊˈtaɪnl̩/ [-ɾə-] adj
matutinal
of, occurring in, or relating to the early morning

matzo /ˈmætsə/ /ˈmætsəʊ/ /ˈmɑːtsoʊ/ /ˈmɑːtsə/ /ˌmɑːˈtsɑː/ n
matza
thin, unleavened bread

maudlin /ˈmɑːd.lɪn/ /ˈmɔːd.lɪn/ adj
larmoyant démonstratif hystérique pleurnicheur
affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner
sentimental affecté histrionique maniéré mièvre pleurnicheur
extravagantly or excessively sentimental; self-pitying

maul /mɔːl/ n
merlin
heavy, long-handled hammer

maul /mɔːl/ v
amocher
savage
casser du sucre sur le dos de
to criticise rudely
maltraiter
handle in a rough way

maulstick /ˈmɔːl.stɪk/ n
appui-main
short stick

maunch /mɑːnt͡ʃ/ n
manche
heraldry: a long stylised sleeve

mausoleum /ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/ /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/ n
mausolée
large tomb

mauve /moʊv/ /mɔːv/ /məʊv/ adj
mauve
colour

maven /ˈmeɪv(ə)n/ /ˈmeɪvn̩/ n
connaisseur connaisseuse spécialiste virtuose
expert in a given field

maverick /ˈmævəɹɪk/ adj
individualiste
showing independence in thoughts or actions

maverick /ˈmævəɹɪk/ n
anticonformiste excentrique franc-tireur non-conformiste
one who is unconventional or does not abide by rules
dissident franc-tireur
one who creates or uses controversial or unconventional ideas or practices

maw /mɑ/ /mɔ/ /mɔː/ n
gueule
upper digestive tract

mawlid n
mouloud
holiday celebrating the birthday of a holy man or prophet, especially Muhammad

max /mæks/ adj
max
abbreviation for maximum

maxi- prefix
maxi-
prefix

maxillary /makˈsɪl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈmæk.səˌlɛɹ.i/ adj
maxillaire
of or pertaining to the jaw

maxillary sinus n
sinus maxillaire
paranasal sinus

maxim /ˈmæk.səm/ /ˈmæk.sɪm/ n
maxime
moral precept

maximal /ˈmæksɪməl/ adj
maximal maximum
Largest, greatest, highest, most

maximalism n
maximalisme
tendency toward excess

maximally adv
au maximum
to a maximal extent

maximaphily n
maximaphilie

maximize /ˈmæksəmaɪz/ v
maximiser
to make as large as possible

maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ adj
maximum maximal
highest degree

maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ n
maximum
highest limit
math: greatest value

maximum break n
break maximum break royal
147 in snooker

may /meɪ/ n
aubépine
the hawthorn bush or its blossom

may /meɪ/ v
peut-être se pouvoir
possibly, but not certainly
pouvoir
have permission to
que
subjunctive

may the Force be with you phraseologicalUnit
que la Force soit avec toi que la Force soit avec vous
wish someone luck

maybe /ˈmeɪbi/ [ˈmeɪ̯bi] adv
peut-être
as a pro-sentence
peut-être il se peut
indicating a lack of certainty

mayday /ˈmeɪ.deɪ/ n
SOS mayday
international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft

mayfly n
éphémère
insect of order Ephemeroptera

mayhem /ˈmeɪhɛm/ /ˈmeɪəm/ n
chaos grabuge désordre tumulte
chaos
dévastation mutilation
infliction of violent injury

mayonnaise /ˈmeɪ.ə.neɪz/ /ˈmæn.eɪz/ /ˌmeɪ.əˈneɪz/ [ˈmɛən-] n
mayonnaise
dressing

mayor /ˈmeɪ.ə/ /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/ /ˈmɛə̯/ /ˈmɛɚ/ n
maire bourgmestre mairesse
leader of a city

mayor of the palace n
maire
Frankish regent

mayoralty /meɪˈɔ.ɹəl.ti/ /meɪˈɔː.ɹəl.ti/ /ˈmeɪ.ə.ɹəl.ti/ /ˈmɛə.ɹəl.ti/ n
mairie
the office or term of a mayor

mayoress /meɪəˈɹɛs/ /meɪɚˈɛs/ /mɛəˈɹɛs/ n
mairesse
female mayor
mayor's wife

maypole n
arbre de mai
pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day

maze /ˈmeɪz/ n
labyrinthe dédale
puzzle to get through

mazel tov /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒf/ /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒv/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɑf/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɑv/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔf/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔv/ interjection
mazaltov mazeltov
(Hebrew/Yiddish) congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings

mazurka /məˈzɜː(ɹ)kə/ /məˈzʊə(ɹ)kə/ n
mazurka mazurque
dance

me /mi/ /miː/ pronoun
me
reflexive indirect object of a verb
me moi
indirect object of a verb
direct object of a verb
moi
subject of a verb with “and”
subject of a verb without “and”
complement of the copula
moi me
object of a preposition

me neither phraseologicalUnit
moi non plus
me neither

me too phraseologicalUnit
j’aussi moi aussi
I agree

me-tooism /miˈtuˌɪzəm/ /miːˈtuːɪz(ə)m/ n
suivisme
tendency to do or say the same as someone else; tendency to follow something that is trendy

mea culpa /ˌmeɪ.əˈkʊl.pə/ /ˌmeɪ.əˈkʌl.pə/ /ˌmiː.əˈkʊl.pə/ /ˌmiː.əˈkʌl.pə/ n
mea culpa
my fault, due to my error

mead /miːd/ n
hydromel chouchen
alcoholic drink

meadow /ˈmɛd.oʊ/ /ˈmɛd.əʊ/ [ˈmɛɾoʊ] n
pré prairie
field or pasture

meadow brown n
myrtil
butterfly

meadow pipit n
pipit farlouse
bird

meadowlark n
sturnelle
songbird of Sturnella or Leistes

meadowrue n
pigamon
plant

meadowsweet /ˈmɛdoʊˈswit/ /ˈmɛdəʊswiːt/ n
reine-des-prés
Filipendula ulmaria

meager /ˈmiɡɚ/ /ˈmiːɡə/ adj
maigre
lean
maigre pauvre
poor, deficient or inferior

meagerness n
maigreur
state of being meager

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ adj
maigre
Having little flesh; lean; thin.

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ n
maigre
Argyrosomus regius

meal /mil/ /miːl/ [miəɫ] n
repas
food that is prepared and eaten
mouture
coarse-ground edible part of various grains

meal ticket n
bon coupon ticket ticket-repas ticket-restaurant
a voucher for food
gagne-pain gogo pigeon
an exploited source of income or livelihood

mealworm /ˈmiːlˌwɜː(ɹ)m/ n
ver de farine
larva of the Tenebrio molitor

mealworm beetle n
ténébrion meunier
mealworm beetle, Tenebrio molitor

mealy /miːli/ adj
farineux
resembling meal

mealy-mouthed adj
hypocrite
not forthright

mean /min/ /miːn/ adj
inférieur inférieure
low in quality; inferior
méchant cruel
intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise
moyen
having the mean as its value

mean /min/ /miːn/ n
moyen
method by which something is done
moyenne
intermediate value
arithmetic mean
the statistical value

mean /min/ /miːn/ v
avoir l'intention entendre faire
to intend; plan on doing
entendre
to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude
signifier vouloir dire
to convey, indicate
to signify
to result in; bring about

mean business v
ne pas plaisanter être sérieux

mean solar day n
jour solaire moyen
average length of a solar day

mean well v
vouloir bien faire
do with a positive intention

meander /miˈændə(ɹ)/ /miˈændɚ/ n
méandre
geography: one of a series of regular curves in a watercourse
tortuous or intricate movement

meander /miˈændə(ɹ)/ /miˈændɚ/ v
méandrer
to wind or turn

meandering adj
méandreux
winding, rambling

meaning /ˈminɪŋ/ /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ n
sens
definition or connotation of a word
sens signification
symbolic value of something
signification sens
significance of a thing, as "the meaning of life"

meaning of life n
sens de la vie
hypothetical answer to life’s ultimate questions

meaningful /ˈminɪŋfʊl/ adj
qui a du sens significatif
having meaning, significant

meaningless adj
dénué de sens dépourvu de sens
lacking meaning

meanness n
abjection
a mean act

means /minz/ /miːnz/ n
moyens
resources

means of production n
moyens de production
combination of the means of labor and the subject of labor

means of transportation n
moyen de transport
general term for the different kinds of transport facilities that are often used to transport people or cargo in many ways

meantime /ˈmiːntaɪm/ n
pendant ce temps
time in between

meanwhile /ˈmiːnhwaɪl/ /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adv
entretemps pendant ce temps en attendant
during the time
pendant ce temps
at the same time but elsewhere

measles /ˈmizəlz/ /ˈmiːzəlz/ n
rougeole
disease caused by M. morbillivirus

measure /ˈmeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈmeʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪ.ʒɚ/ n
mesure
action to achieve some purpose
size ascertained by measuring
musical designation
mathematical function
standard against which something can be judged, criterion

measure /ˈmeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈmeʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪ.ʒɚ/ v
mesurer
to ascertain the quantity of a unit
to estimate the unit size
to obtain or set apart

measure of central tendency n
indicateur de tendance centrale
measure of location

measure twice and cut once proverb
mesurer deux fois, couper une fois
plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action. and act once precisely and properly.

measure word n
classificateur compteur
measure word, classifier

measurement /ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/ [ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mn̩t] n
mesure
act of measuring
magnitude determined by measuring

measuring cup n
verre doseur
utensil to measure the volume

measuring spoon n
cuillère à mesure mesurette
utensil to measure small volumes

meat /mit/ /miːt/ n
viande
substance, solid part
solid edible part of a plant
viande chair
animal flesh used as food
any sort of flesh
type of meat

meat pie n
tourte
pie containing meat

meat safe n
garde-manger
ventilated cupboard

meatarian n
carniste
person who eats meat

meatball n
boulette
ball of minced or ground meat

meatgrinder n
hachoir
device for cutting meat

meatloaf /ˈmit.loʊf/ /ˈmiːt.ləʊf/ n
pain de viande rôti haché
mixture of ground meat

meatus /miˈeɪ.təs/ /miˈeɪˌtus/ n
méat
tubular opening

meaty /ˈmiːti/ adj
de viande
of, relating to, or containing meat

mebibyte /ˈmɛbɪˌbaɪt/ n
mébioctet
1,048,576 bytes

mecha n
mecha
armoured robot

mechanic /məˈkænɪk/ n
mécanicien mécanicienne
skilled worker on machinery

mechanical /mɪˈkænɪk(ə)l/ adj
machinal
as if performed by machine
mécanique
physics: related to mechanics

mechanical bull n
rodéo mécanique taureau mécanique

mechanical energy n
énergie mécanique
mechanical energy

mechanical engineer n
ingénieur en mécanique ingénieur mécanicien
someone who specializes in mechanical engineering

mechanical engineering n
génie mécanique
subfield of engineering

mechanical pencil n
portemine porte-mine
pencil with a retractable lead

mechanically /məˈkænɪkli/ adv
machinalement
In a mechanical manner

mechanics n
mécanique
a branch of physics

mechanism /ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zəm/ [ˈmek.əˌnɪ.zm̩] [ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zm̩] n
mécanisme
mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion
mental, chemical, or physical process

mechanistic /ˌmɛkəˈnɪstɪk/ adj
mécaniste
by, or as if by, a mechanism

mechanization n
mécanisation
the use of machinery to replace human or animal labour

mechanize /ˈmɛkənaɪz/ v
mécaniser
to equip with machinery

mechanized adj
mécanisé
of or pertaining to operation using machinery

mechano- prefix
mécano-
machines or mechanisms

mechanobiology n
mécanobiologie

mechanotherapeutic adj
mécanothérapique

mechatronics n
mécatronique
synergistic combination

meconate n
méconate

meconic acid n
acide méconique

medal /ˈmɛdəl/ [ˈmeɾ.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛd.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛɾ.ɫ̩] n
médaille
stamped metal disc

medal table n
tableau des médailles

medalist /ˈmɛdəlɪst/ n
médaillé médaillée
one who has received a medal

medallion /məˈdæljən/ n
médaillon
large decorative medal

meddle /ˈmɛd.əl/ [ˈmɛɾəɫ] v
se mêler s'ingérer
to interfere in affairs

meddler /ˈmɛdlə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ /ˈmɛdl̩ɚ/ n
fouineur fouineuse
one who meddles or interferes

meddlesome /ˈmɛdəlsəm/ adj
importun
inclined to meddle or interfere

medevac /ˈmɛdɪvæk/ v
EVASAN

medfly n
mouche méditerranéenne des fruits
fruit fly

media /ˈmidi.ə/ /ˈmiːdiə/ n
médias
the journalists and other professionals who comprise the mass communication industry

media outlet n
organe de presse
broadcast program that provides news

media studies /ˈmiːdi.ə ˈstʌdiz/ n
science des médias
academic discipline

median /ˈmi.di.ən/ /ˈmiː.dɪən/ [ˈmɪi.di.ən] adj
médian médiane
having the median as its value

median /ˈmi.di.ən/ /ˈmiː.dɪən/ [ˈmɪi.di.ən] n
médiane
statistics: measure of central tendency
geometry: line segment joining vertex and midpoint of opposing side

median age n
âge médian
age that divides a population (of a country etc.) into two numerically equivalent groups

median strip n
terre-plein central
area which separates opposing lanes of traffic

mediastinal adj
médiastinal
relating to the mediastinum

mediastinum /ˌmiːdi.əˈstaɪnəm/ n
médiastin
the region in mammals

mediatization n
médiatisation

mediatize /ˈmiːdɪətʌɪz/ v
médiatiser
to filter through the mass media

mediator /ˈmidieɪtɚ/ n
médiateur médiatrice
one who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement

medical /ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ adj
médical
of the practice of medicine

medical certificate n
certificat médical
statement from a physician

medical examiner n
médecin légiste
a physician who examines cadavers on behalf of the government

medical history n
anamnèse dossier médical
details about patient's previous medical experiences

medical school n
faculté (}} fac) de médecine
school that teaches medicine

medical tourism n
tourisme médical
type of tourism

medicalization n
médicalisation
the act or process of medicalizing

medicaster /ˈmɛdəˌkæstɚ/ /ˈmɛdɪkastə/ n
meige médicastre
quack doctor

medication /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
médication
one or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient
administration of medicine

medicinal /məˈdɪsnəl/ /məˈdɪsənəl/ /mɛˈdɪsɪnəl/ adj
médicamenteux médicinal
tending to cure disease

medicine /ˈmɛd.s(ɪ)n/ /ˈmɛd.ɪ.s(ɪ)n/ /ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/ /ˈmɛdəs(ə)n/ n
médecine médicament
field of study
médicament remède médecine
substance which promotes healing
médicaments traitement
treatment or cure

medicine cabinet n
armoire à pharmacie
cupboard for drugs

medicine man n
homme-médecine sorcier
shamanistic healer

medicine woman n
femme-médecine sorcière
shamanistic healer

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmiː.di.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛdi.ˈi.vəl/ adj
médiéval moyenâgeux
of or relating to the Middle Ages
having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmiː.di.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛdi.ˈi.vəl/ n
médiéval
someone living in the Middle Ages
médiéval moyenâgeux
a medieval thing

medieval studies n
médiévisme médiévistique
medieval studies

medievalist n
médiéviste
one who studies culture and history in the Middle Ages

medina /məˈdiːnə/ n
médina
old town of Arab cities

mediocre /ˈmiːdɪˌəʊkə/ /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ adj
médiocre
having no peculiar or outstanding features

mediocre /ˈmiːdɪˌəʊkə/ /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ n
médiocre
person of minor significance, accomplishment or acclaim

mediocrity /mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ti/ /miː.dɪˈɒk.ɹɪ.ti/ [mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ɾi] n
médiocrité
condition of being mediocre

meditate v
méditer
to contemplate
to come to a deep rest while still remaining conscious

meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ n
méditation
devotional contemplation
contemplative discourse

mediterranean sea /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.ni.ən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.njən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.dɪ.təˈɹeɪ.nɪ.ən ˈsiː/ n
mer méditérranéenne
mostly enclosed sea

medium /ˈmiː.di.əm/ adj
demi-anglais
cooked lightly
moyen
of intermediate size

medium /ˈmiː.di.əm/ n
milieu
nutrient solution for the growth of cells in vitro
média
format for communicating or presenting information
médium
someone who supposedly conveys information from the spirit world
support
material or empty space through which signals, waves or forces pass

medium dry adj
demi-sec

medium rare adj
à point
cooked somewhat lightly

medium-sized adj
de taille moyenne
having a medium or intermediate size

medium-term adj
à moyen terme

mediumistic adj
médiumnique
Of or pertaining to mediums

mediumship n
médiumnité
ability to mediate communication between spirits

mediumwave adj
onde moyenne

medjidie n
medjidié
Ottoman silver coin

medlar /ˈmedlɘ/ /ˈmɛdlə/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ n
nèfle néflier
fruit of Mespilus
néflier
tree Mespilus germanica

medley /ˈmɛdli/ n
4 nages
swimming event
mélange salade
collection or mixture of things
pot-pourri
collection of related songs

medoid n
médianoïde médoïde

meek /mik/ /miːk/ adj
faible soumis
submissive, dispirited
humble modeste
humble, modest, or self-effacing

meekly /miːk.li/ adv
humblement
quietly

meerkat /ˈmɪəkat/ /ˈmɪəɹkæt/ n
suricate
small carnivorous mammal

meerschaum /mɪər.ʃəm/ /ˈmɪər.ʃɔːm/ n
écume de mer
mineral

meet /mit/ /miːt/ v
(s')affronter (se) rencontrer
sport: to play a match
(s')affronter se rencontrer
to come together in conflict
heurter
to touch or hit something while moving
rejoindre
to adjoin; be physically touching
rencontrer
to come face to face with by accident; to encounter
rencontrer faire la connaissance de
to get acquainted with
satisfaire prendre en charge
to satisfy; to comply with
se [[donner rendez-vous]] se rejoindre se retrouver
to come face to face with someone by arrangement
se rejoindre rencontrer
to converge and finally touch or intersect
se rencontrer se réunir
to gather for a formal or social discussion; to hold a meeting

meet one's Waterloo /ˈmit wʌnz ˌwɔtɚˈluː/ /ˈmiːt wʌnz ˌwɔːtə(ɹ)ˈluː/ /ˈwɑ-/ /ˈwɔtɚˌluː/ /ˌwɑ-/ [-ɾɚ-] v
rencontrer son Waterloo
to be defeated by an encounter with a powerful opponent or a problem that is too difficult

meet one's match v
trouver son maître
be opposed by someone of comparable strength

meet up v
rencontrer
meet somebody, by arrangement

meeting /ˈmitɪŋ/ /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ [ˈmiɾɪŋ] n
rencontre
encounter between people
action noun of the verb to meet
réunion
réunion rencontre
gathering for a purpose

meeting room n
salle de conférence salle de réunion
room for holding meetings

meetingitis n
réunionite

mega- /ˈmeɪɡə/ /ˈmɛɡə/ prefix
méga-
multiplication factor one million

mega-colossal adj
mégacolossal

megabase n
mégabase

megabat n
mégachiroptère
bat of the family Pteropodidae

megabyte /ˈmɛɡəˌbaɪt/ n
mégabyte mégaoctet
about a million bytes

megacalorie n
mégacalorie

megaceros n
mégacéros
the Irish elk

megachurch n
megachurch méga-église mégachurch mégaéglise
church with an atypically large congregation

megacity n
mégacité
very large city

megacolon n
mégacôlon
all senses

megadisaster n
mégadésastre
all senses

megadiverse /ˌmɛɡədaɪˈvɜːs/ /ˌmɛɡədaɪˈvɝs/ adj
mégadivers
exhibiting great diversity, especially great biodiversity

megadrought n
mégasécheresse
a drought lasting for decades or centuries

megadyne n
mégadyne

megaelectron volt n
mégaélectronvolt
one million electron volts, abbreviated as MeV

megafarad n
mégafarad
a unit of electrical capacitance equal to one million farads

megafarm n
mégaferme
large farm

megaflop n
mégaflop
one million FLOPS

megagon n
mégagone
1,000,000-sided polygon

megaherbivore n
mégaherbivore

megajoule n
mégajoule
one million joules

megalith /ˈmɛɡəlɪθ/ /ˈmɛɡəˌlɪθ/ n
mégalithe
large stone slab making up a prehistoric monument, or part of such a monument
prehistoric monument made up of one or more large stones

megalithic /ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk/ adj
mégalithique
of or pertaining to megaliths

megalitre n
mégalitre
1,000,000 litres

megalo- /mɛˈɡæ.ləʊ/ prefix
mégalo-

megalocephalic adj
mégalocéphale

megalodon n
mégalodon
extinct shark in species of Carcharocles megalodon

megalography n
mégalographie

megalomania /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/ /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪnjə/ n
mégalomanie
psychopathological condition
obsession

megalomaniac /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniæk/ adj
mégalomane
of, exhibiting, or affected with megalomania

megalomaniac /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniæk/ n
mégalomane
one affected with or exhibiting megalomania

megalopa n
mégalope
the final larval stage found in decapod crustaceans

megalopolis /mɛ.ɡəˈlɒ.pə.lɪs/ n
mégalopole
large conurbation

megalosaur n
mégalosaure
dinosaur of the Megalosauridae family

megametre n
mégamètre
distance of 1,000 km

megamix n
mégamix
a remix taking the form of a medley, with radical alterations and many constituent pieces of music

megamosque n
mégamosquée
a very large mosque; a mosque with a large congregation

megaohm n
méga-ohm mégaohm mégohm
one million ohms

megaphanerophyte n
mégaphanérophyte

megaphone /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn/ n
porte-voix mégaphone portevoix
portable device used to amplify a person's voice

megaphonic adj
mégaphonique
all senses

megapixel n
mégapixel
one million pixels, used as a unit of resolution of digital cameras

megapode n
mégapode
bird

megarich adj
mégariche
extremely rich; having a lot of money

megaron /ˈmɛɡəɹɑn/ /ˈmɛɡəɹɒn/ n
mégaron
Mycenean rectangular hall

megaseism n
mégaséisme
a large or severe earthquake

megastructure n
mégastructure

megaton /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌn/ n
mégatonne
unit of measure

megatsunami /ˌmɛɡəsuːˈnɑːmi/ /ˌmɛɡətsuːˈnɑːmi/ n
mégatsunami
a very large tsunami

megawatt n
mégawatt
one million watts

megawatt-hour n
mégawattheure
unit of energy

megrim /ˈmiːɡɹɪm/ n
cardine franche
Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis

meh /me/ /mɛ/ interjection
bof
slang: expressing indifference or lack of enthusiasm

meiosis /maɪˈoʊ.sɪs/ /maɪˈəʊ.sɪs/ n
méiose
cell division

meiotic adj
méiotique
of or pertaining to meiosis

meitnerium /maɪtˈnɪəɹi.əm/ n
meitnérium meitnerium
chemical element

melancholia n
mélancolie

melancholic adj
mélancolique
filled with or affected by melancholy

melancholy /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑ.li/ /ˈmɛlənkəli/ n
mélancolie
Sadness or depression

melanin /ˈmɛlənɪn/ n
mélanine
dark pigment

melanism n
mélanisme
congenital excess of melanin pigmentation

melano- prefix
mélano-
melanin

melanoma /mɛləˈnoʊmə/ n
mélanome
type of skin tumor

melanopsin n
mélanopsine

melasma n
mélasma
dark skin discoloration common during pregnancy

melatonin /ˌmɛləˈtoʊnɪn/ n
mélatonine
hormone

melic /ˈmɛlɪk/ n
mélique
grass

melilitic adj
melilitique

melisma /məˈlɪzmə/ n
mélisme
a passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text

melissa /məˈlɪsə/ n
mélisse
plant of genus Melissa

melliferous adj
mellifère

mellifluous /məˈlɪflu.əs/ /mɛˈlɪflu.əs/ adj
melliflue mielleux mélodieux
sweet and smooth (tone, voice...)

mellow /ˈmɛloʊ/ /ˈmɛləʊ/ adj
moelleux
of fruit: soft or tender by reason of ripeness; having a tender pulp

melodic death metal n
death metal mélodique

melodica n
mélodica
free-reed keyboard wind instrument

melodious /məˈləʊdiəs/ adj
mélodieux
having a pleasant melody

melodious warbler n
hypolaïs polyglotte
Hippolais polyglotta

melodrama /ˈmɛləˌdɹɑːmə/ n
mélodrame
romantic drama

melodramatic /ˌmɛl.ə.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌmɛl.əʊ.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
mélodramatique
of or pertaining to melodrama

melody /ˈmɛl.ə.di/ n
mélodie
sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase

melomania /ˌmɛlə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
mélomanie
an abnormal love of music

melomaniac /ˌmɛlə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪak/ n
mélomane
one with an abnormal fondness of music; person who loves music

melomel n
melomel
A mead that contains fruit

melon /ˈmɛlən/ n
melon
fruit
colour
melons pastèques
slang: breasts

melon baller n
cuillère à pomme parisienne
tool

melopoeia n
mélopée

melt /mɛlt/ v
fondre se dissoudre
intransitive: (of a solid) to become a liquid

melt in the mouth adj
fondant
deliciously soft and creamy, needing little chewing

melt in the mouth v
fondre dans la bouche fondre en bouche
to be deliciously soft and creamy, need little chewing

melt pond /ˈmɛlt ˌpɑnd/ /ˈmɛlt ˌpɒnd/ n
étang de fonte
liquid pools on otherwise solid ice

meltdown n
fusion du cœur d'un réacteur nucléaire
severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor

melting /ˈmɛltɪŋ/ n
fusion
process of changing the state of a substance

melting point n
point de fusion
temperature at which solid and liquid phases are in equilibrium

melting pot n
creuset
crucible or similar pot
melting pot
place where many divergent things come together and are homogenized

meltwater n
eau de fonte
water from melting ice or snow

mem /mɛm/ n
mem mém
Semitic letter

member /ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ n
membre
one who officially belongs to a group
organ, limb

member class n
classe membre
inner class declared outside a function

member organisation n
organisation membre
organisation connected to an umbrella organisation

member state n
État membre
state that is a member of a confederation

membership n
adhésion appartenance affiliation
fact of being a member
appartenance
in set theory

membership card n
carte de membre
card held by a member

membrane /ˈmɛm.bɹeɪn/ n
membrane
enclosing or separating tissue
mechanical part

membranophone n
membraphone
instrument

membranous /ˈmɛm.bɹən.əs/ adj
membraneux
pertaining to a membrane

meme /miːm/ n
mème
unit of cultural information
media copied and circulated online

memeification n
mèmification
process

memento /məˈmɛntoʊ/ n
souvenir
a keepsake

memento mori /məˈmɛntoʊ ˈmɔːɹi/ n
souviens-toi que tu vas mourir
memento mori

memetic /məˈmɛtɪk/ /mɪˈmɛtɪk/ adj
mémétique
pertaining to memes, replication of concepts

memetics /mɛˈmɛtɪks/ n
mémétique
study of memes

memo /ˈmɛmoʊ̯/ /ˈmɛməʊ̯/ n
memorandum note
a short note

memoir /ˈmɛmˌwɑɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌwɑː/ /ˈmɛmˌwɔːɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌɔɪəɹ/ n
mémoires
book describing the personal experiences of an author

memoization n
mémoization

memorabilia n
objets de collection souvenirs
objects that are connected to past events

memorable /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
mémorable
worthy of being remembered

memorandum /ˌmɛm.əˈɹæn.dəm/ n
mémorandum
brief diplomatic communication
short note serving as a reminder
written business communication

memorandum of understanding n
mémorandum d'entente
document that outlines the legal premises of parties

memorial /məˈmoʊɹi.əl/ /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ adj
mémoriel
serving as a remembrance

memorial /məˈmoʊɹi.əl/ /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ n
mémorial
structure

memorizable adj
mémorisable
that may be memorized

memorization n
mémorisation
act of committing something to memory

memorize /ˈmɛm.əɹˌaɪ̯z/ v
mémoriser apprendre par cœur
to commit to memory, to learn by heart

memory /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪm(ə)ɹi/ n
mémoire
ability to recall
RAM or ROM
souvenir mémoire
stored record

memory foam n
mousse à mémoire de forme
material

memory leak n
fuite de mémoire
fault in memory allocation

memory stick n
carte mémoire
memory card, flash card

men /mɛn/ /mɪn/ n
gens hommes on
human people

men's room n
toilettes pour hommes
lavatory intended for men

menace /ˈmɛnɪs/ n
menace
perceived threat or danger

menacing /ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ/ v
menaçant
threatening
Suggesting imminent harm

menagerie /mɪˈnæd͡ʒəɹɪ/ /mɪˈnæʒəɹɪ/ n
ménagerie
collection of live wild animals on exhibition; the enclosure where they are kept

menarche /mɛˈnɑːki/ n
ménarche
first menstruation

mend /mɛnd/ /mɪnd/ v
rapiécer
to repair a tear in clothing
réparer raccommoder
to repair
s'améliorer
to grow better; to advance to a better state; to become improved

mend one's ways v
faire amende honorable
attempting to remedy one's failings

mendacious /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
fallacieux mensonger trompeur
lying, untruthful or dishonest

mendelevium /ˌmɛndəˈliːviəm/ n
mendélévium
chemical element

mendicant /ˈmɛn.dɪ.kənt/ adj
mendiant
depending on alms

mendicant order n
ordre mendiant
religious order

menhir /ˈmɛnhɪə/ /ˈmɛnˌ(h)ɪ(ə)ɹ/ n
menhir
single tall standing stone as a monument

menial /ˈmiːni.əl/ adj
ancillaire
of or relating to work normally performed by a servant
subalterne
of or relating to unskilled work

menial /ˈmiːni.əl/ n
domestique
domestic servant

meningeal /mɪˈnɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/ /ˌmɛn.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ adj
méningé
relating to the meninges

meningitis /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ n
méningite
inflammation of the meninges

meninx /ˈmi.nɪŋks/ /ˈmiː.nɪŋks/ /ˈmɛn.ɪŋks/ n
méninge
membrane

meniscus /mə.ˈnɪs.kəs/ /mɛ.ˈnɪs.kəs/ n
ménisque
either of two parts of the human knee
the curved surface of liquids
a crescent

meno- prefix
méno-
relating to menstruation
relating to month

menologium n
ménologe
a monthly list of information, particularly in Christian contexts

menopause /ˈmɛnoʊpɔːz/ /ˈmɛnəpɔːz/ n
ménopause
ending of menstruation

menorrhagia /ˌmɛnɔːˈɹeɪd͡ʒɪə/ n
ménorragie
excessive menstruation

menotropin n
ménotropine

menoxenia /ˌmiːnəˈziːniə/ /ˌmɛnəˈziːniə/ n
ménoxénie
abnormal menstruation

mensch /mɛnt͡ʃ/ n
homme de bien
person of strength, integrity and compassion

menses /ˈmɛn.siːz/ n
menstruations menstrues règles
menstrual flow

mensiversary n
mensiversaire
day that is an exact month (or specified number of months) since the occurrence of an event

menstrual /ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl/ /ˈmɛn.stɹəl/ adj
menstruel
of or having to do with the menses
mensuel
occurring once a month

menstrual cup /ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl kʌp/ n
coupe menstruelle
receptacle to collect menstrual fluid

menstrual cycle n
cycle menstruel
recurring cycle

menstrual pad n
serviette hygiénique
pad used to absorb menstrual flow

menstruate /ˈmɛnstɹəˌweɪt/ /ˈmɛnstɹʊeɪt/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪt/ /ˌmɛnˈstɹeɪt/ v
avoir ses règles
to undergo menstruation

menstruation /-stɹəˈweɪ-/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnstɹuːˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnstɹʊˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
menstruation règles
periodic discharging of the menses

mensur n
diapason
length of the vibrating string

mental /ˈmɛn.təl/ [ˈmɛnɘl] [ˈmɛɾ̃ɘl] adj
mental
relating to the mind

mental calculation n
calcul mental
arithmetical calculations using only the human brain, with no help from any supplies (such as pencil and paper) or devices such as a calculator

mental disorder n
trouble mental trouble psychique
behavioral pattern

mental hospital n
hôpital psychiatrique asile de fous asile psychiatrique clinique psychiatrique
facility designed to treat persons with mental disorders

mental hygiene n
hygiène mentale
concern and care for clean state of mind

mental illness n
maladie mentale
property (uncountable)
maladie mentale trouble mental trouble psychique
mental disorder (countable)

mentalese /ˌmɛn(t)l̩ˈiz/ /ˌmɛnt(ə)lˈiːz/ n
mentalais
hypothetical non-verbal language in which concepts are represented in the mind

mentalis /mɛnˈteɪ.lɪs/ n
muscle mentonnier
muscle

mentality /-ɪti/ /mənˈtæləti/ /mɛnˈtæləti/ n
mentalité
mindset

mentally /ˈmɛntəli/ adv
mentalement
in a mental manner

mentally ill adj
malade mental malade mentalement mentalement malade
having psychological disorder

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ v
mentionner
make a short reference to something

mentonnière /ˌmɑn.tɔnˈjɛɚ/ /ˌmɛn.tənˈjɛɚ/ n
mentonnière
chin armor

mentor /ˈmɛn.tɔɹ/ /ˈmɛn.tɔː/ /ˈmɛn.təɹ/ n
mentor
wise and trusted counselor or teacher

mentoress n
mentoresse
female mentor

menu /ˈmɛnju/ /ˈmɛnjuː/ n
menu
computing: list from which the user may select an operation to be performed
menu carte
list of dishes offered in a restaurant
details of the food to be served at a banquet

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ interjection
miaou
cry of a cat

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ n
miaulement nyaw
cry of a cat

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ v
miauler
of a cat, to make its cry

meowing n
miaulement
act of uttering a meow

mephedrone n
méphédrone
drug

mercantile /-ˌtil/ /ˈmɜːkənˌtaɪl/ /ˈmɝ.kənˌtaɪl/ adj
mercantile
related to the exchange of goods for profit

mercantilism n
mercantilisme
the historical economic theory that a nation must always have a positive balance of trade

mercaptan /məˈkapt(ə)n/ n
mercaptan
sulphuric compound

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɜː.sən.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ adj
mercenaire
motivated by private gain

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɜː.sən.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ n
mercenaire
person employed to fight

mercer /ˈmɜːsə/ /ˈmɝsɚ/ n
mercier
A merchant in fabrics and textiles

merchandise /-daɪz/ /ˈmɜːt͡ʃəndaɪs/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃəndaɪs/ n
marchandise bien
goods offered for sale

merchandising /ˈmɜːt͡ʃ(ə)ndaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃənˌdaɪzɪŋ/ n
marchandisage merchandising
promotion of goods for sale in a store; promotion of any goods or services for sale

merchant /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃənt/ n
marchand marchande
person who traffics in commodities

merchant fleet n
flotte marchande
fleet of merchant ships

merchant marine n
marin marchand marine marchande

merchant navy n
marine marchande
civilian naval fleet

merchantability n
commerciabilité
state of being merchantable

merchantable adj
commerciable
fit for market

merciful /ˈmɜːsɪfl̩/ /ˈmɝsɪfl̩/ adj
miséricordieux indulgent sensible
showing mercy

merciless /ˈmɜːsɪləs/ /ˈmɝsɪləs/ adj
impitoyable
showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless

mercurial /-ˈkjɔ-/ /məːˈkjʊə.ɹɪ.əl/ /mɝˈkjʊ.ɹi.əl/ adj
lunatique
having a lively or volatile character
mercuriel mercurielle
containing the element mercury

mercury /ˈmɜː(ɹ)kjʊɹi/ /ˈmɝk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ n
mercure
ambient temperature
mercure vif-argent
element

mercury-vapour lamp n
lampe à vapeur de mercure
a gaseous discharge lamp

mercy /ˈmɜːsi/ /ˈmɝsi/ n
miséricorde
tendency toward forgiveness
forgiveness or compassion
miséricorde pitié
relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another

mere /mjøː/ /mjɜː/ /mɪə/ /mɪɚ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ /ˈmɛɹɛ/ adj
simple
just, only; no more than

mere mortal n
pauvre mortel simple mortel
ordinary person

merely /ˈmɪəli/ /ˈmɪɹli/ adv
simplement seulement uniquement
only, just, and nothing more

mereology /ˌmɪəɹiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
méréologie
logic: theory dealing with parts in relation to wholes

meretricious /ˌmɛɹəˈtɹɪʃəs/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈtɹɪʃəs/ adj
de mauvais goût spécieux
Tastelessly gaudy
putassier racoleur
of, or relating to prostitutes

merganser /məˈɡænsə/ /mɚˈɡænsɚ/ n
harle
diving duck

merge /mɜːd͡ʒ/ /mɝd͡ʒ/ v
fusionner
(transitive) to combine into a whole
fusionner amalgamer
(intransitive) to combine into a whole

merger /ˈmɜː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɝ.d͡ʒɚ/ n
fusion
the legal union of two or more corporations
fusion fusionnement
the act or process of merging

mergers and acquisitions n
fusion-acquisition
business transactions

meridian /məˈɹɪ.di.ən/ /məˈɹɪ.dɪ.ən/ /mɪ-/ n
méridien
great circle on the Earth’s surface, passing through the geographic poles
trimégiste
44-point type

meringue /məˈɹæŋ/ n
meringue
mixture
shell

merino /məˈɹinoʊ/ n
mérinos
sheep

merism /ˈmɛrɪz(ə)m/ n
mérisme
enumeration

merit /ˈmɛɹət/ /ˈmɛɹɪt/ n
mérite
claim to commendation or a reward
something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward

merit /ˈmɛɹət/ /ˈmɛɹɪt/ v
mériter
to deserve, earn

meritocracy /mɛɹəˈtɑkɹəsi/ /mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
méritocratie
rule by merit

meritocratic adj
méritocratique

meritorious /ˌmɛɹɪˈtoʊɹi.əs/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈtɔɹi.əs/ adj
louable méritoire
deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward

merlin /ˈmɝlɪn/ n
faucon émerillon faucon merlin
small falcon

merlon /ˈmɜːlən/ /ˈmɝl(ə)n/ n
merlon
any of the upright projections between the embrasures of a battlement

mermaid /ˈmɜːˌmeɪd/ /ˈmɝ.meɪd/ n
sirène
mythological woman with a fish’s tail

merman n
triton
legendary creature

meronym /ˈmɛɹənɪm/ n
méronyme
word denoting part of whole

meroplankton n
méroplancton
planktonic organisms

merperson n
ondin
mythological creature

merrily /ˈmɛɹɪli/ adv
gaiement
in a cheerful or merry manner

merriment /ˈmɛɹimənt/ /ˈmɛɹimɪnt/ n
gaieté
state of enjoyable exuberance

merry /ˈmeɪɹi/ /ˈmeɹi/ /ˈmɛɹi/ adj
joyeux
jolly and full of high-spirits

merry Christmas phraseologicalUnit
joyeux Noël
good wishes at Christmas time

merry-go-round /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡoʊ.ɹaʊnd/ /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡə.ɹaʊnd/ n
carrousel manège
carousel

mesangial adj
mésangial
of or pertaining to the mesangium

mesaxonic adj
mésaxonique
having an enlarged middle digit that forms the axis of the foot

mesenchymal adj
mésenchymateux
of or pertaining to the mesenchyme

mesenchyme n
mésenchyme

mesentery /ˈmɛs.ən.təɹ.i/ /ˈmɛs.ən.tɹi/ /ˈmɛs.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɛz.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ n
mésentère
the membrane that attaches the intestines to the wall of the abdomen

mesh /mɛʃ/ n
engrenage
engagement of teeth of gears
maillage
structure
maille
opening

mesh /mɛʃ/ v
concorder
fit in, come together

mesitylene n
mésitylène
hydrocarbon

mesmerizing adj
envoûtant

meso- prefix
méso-
prefix meaning middle

meso-region n
mesorrégion
administrative system

mesoblastic adj
mésoblastique
related to the mesoblast

mesocarp n
mésocarpe

mesoderm n
mésoderme
tissue produced by gastrulation

mesodermic adj
mésodermique

mesoecosystem n
mésoécosystème

mesoglea n
mésoglée
a gelatinous material found between the epithelial cellular layers of jellyfish and coelenterates

mesokurtosis n
mésokurticité

mesolect n
mésolecte
speech between acrolect and basilect

mesological adj
mésologique
relating to mesology

mesology n
mésologie
branch of biology and environmental/sociological influence

mesometeorology n
mésométéorologie
study of atmospheric phenomena on a medium scale

meson /ˈ-sɒn/ /ˈmiːzɒn/ /ˈmɛ-/ n
méson
elementary particle

mesonic adj
mésonique
pertaining to mesons

mesopause n
mésopause
the boundary between the mesosphere and the ionosphere

mesophanerophyte n
mésophanérophyte
any phanerophyte between about 8 and 30 metres in height

mesophase n
mésophase

mesor n
mésor

mesoscaphe n
mésoscaphe

mesosphere n
mésosphère
layer of the Earth's atmosphere

mesothelioma n
mésothéliome
uncommon malignant tumour of the mesothelium

mesotron n
mésotron
meson

mesovortex n
méso-tourbillon mésovortex
small-scale, vertical vortex of air

mess /mɛs/ n
désordre fouillis gâchis bazar foutoir bordel
confusion of things

mess around v
faire l’idiot
To fiddle idly, to waste time

mess kit n
gamelle
set of eating utensils

mess up v
foirer
to cause an error or problem in
foirer rater bâcler
transitive: to botch, bungle
gâcher
to make a mess of

mess with v
chercher
to diss

message /ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/ n
message
communication, concept or information conveyed
underlying theme

message in a bottle n
bouteille à la mer
message put in an empty bottle and set adrift on the ocean

messenger /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒɚ/ n
messager coursier
one who brings messages

messenger RNA n
ARN messager
information carrying RNA

messiah /məˈsaɪ.ə/ n
messie
ordained to lead the people of Israel

messianic /ˌmɛsaɪˈænɪk/ adj
messianique
of, relating to, or resembling a messiah or the Messiah

messianism n
messianisme
the belief in a messiah

messianist adj
messianiste

messy /ˈmɛsi/ adj
désordonné chaotique désorganisé
in a disorderly state; causing mess or confusion; chaotic; disorderly

mestizo /mɛsˈtiː.zoʊ/ /mɛˈstiː.zoʊ/ n
métis métisse
a person of mixed ancestry

meta /ˈmɛtə/ [ˈmɛɾə] adj
méta
self-referential

meta- /məˈtæ/ /mɪˈta/ /mɪˈtæ/ prefix
méta-
anatomy, zoology: behind
chemistry: contrasted with ortho- and para-
having analogies with metaphysics
pertaining to a level above or beyond; reflexive or recursive; about itself or about other things of the same type
transcending, encompassing
geology: analogies and derivatives of metamorphism
pathology: consequent on

meta-analysis n
méta-analyse
statistics

metabasis n
métabase
A change of subject

metabolic /mɛtəˈbɒlɪk/ adj
métabolique
of or pertaining to metabolism

metabolic pathway n
voie métabolique
series of chemical reactions

metabolism /məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.əm/ /mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.əm/ /mɪˈtæb.ə.lɪz.əm/ [məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.m̩] [mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.m̩] [mɪˈtæb.ə.lɪz.m̩] n
métabolisme
complete set of chemical reactions that occur in living cells

metabolite /mɪˈtæbəlaɪt/ n
métabolite
any substance produced by, or taking part in, a metabolic reaction

metabolization n
métabolisation
process of metabolism

metacarpal adj
métacarpien
of the metacarpus

metacarpal n
métacarpe

metacarpus n
métacarpe
five bones of the palm

metacharacter n
métacaractère

metachronism /məˈtækɹənɪzm/ n
métachronisme
error

metaclass n
métaclasse
object-oriented programming

metacompiler n
métacompilateur

metadata /ˈmet.əˌdæɪ.tə/ /ˈmɛt.əˌdeɪ.tə/ [ˈmet.əˌdæɪ.ɾə] [ˈmɛɾ.əˌdeɪ.ɾə] n
métadonnées
data that describes data

metadiegetic /ˌmɛt.ə.daɪ.ɪˈd͡ʒɛt.ɪk/ adj
métadiégétique
pertaining to a story within a story

metafiction n
métafiction
form of self-referential literature

metagalaxy n
métagalaxie
any very large-scale organized collection of galaxies

metagame v
méta-jeu métagame
a game based on exploiting the rules of another game

metaidoioplasty n
métaidoïoplastie

metajoke n
métablague

metal /ˈmɛtəl/ n
metal métal
certain category of rock music
métal
atomic element or material made of such atoms

metal detector n
détecteur de métaux
a hand-held device

metalanguage n
métalangage
computing term
linguistical term

metalepsis n
métalepse
strict sense

metalexicography n
metalexicographie
study of lexicography in the abstract

metalhead n
métalleuse métalleux
one who listens to (is a fan of) heavy metal music

metallic /məˈtæl.ɪk/ /mɪˈtæl.ɪk/ adj
métallique
related to metal
métallique métalisé
made of metal

metalliferous adj
métallifère
containing a metallic element

metallize v
métalliser
to coat, treat or impregnate a non-metallic object with metal

metallocene n
métallocène
organic compound

metallogeny n
métallogénie
the branch of geology concerned with the study of the formation of mineral deposits

metallography n
métallographie
the study of the structure of metals and their alloys

metalloid /ˈmɛtəlɔɪd/ n
métalloïde
element

metallophyte n
métallophyte

metalloplastic adj
métalloplastique

metalloprotein n
métalloprotéine
a protein that contains a metal atom as a cofactor

metallurgical /ˌmɛtəˈlɜː(ɹ)dʒɪkəl/ adj
métallurgique
of or relating to metallurgy

metallurgically adv
métallurgiquement
in a metallurgical manner

metallurgist n
métallurgiste métallurge
person skilled in metallurgy

metallurgy /məˈtæl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /məˈtælədʒi/ /ˈmɛt.əˌlɚ.d͡ʒi/ /ˈmɛtəˌlɝdʒi/ n
métallurgie
science of metals

metamathematics n
métamathématiques
branch of mathematics dealing with mathematical systems and their nature

metamorphic /ˌmɛt.əˈmɔɹ.fɪk/ adj
métamorphique
geology: resulting from intense heat and/or pressure
zoology: pertaining to metamorphosis

metamorphic rock n
roche métamorphique
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth

metamorphose /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːˌfəʊz/ /ˌmɛɾəˈmɔɹˌfoʊs/ /ˌmɛɾəˈmɔɹˌfoʊz/ v
métamorphiser
to transform (something) so that it has a completely different appearance
to undergo metamorphosis

metamorphosis /ˌmɛtəmɔːˈfəʊsɪs/ /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ /ˌmɛɾəˈmɔɹfəsɪs/ n
métamorphose
transformation
in biology
noticeable change

metanarrative n
grand récit métarécit
narrative about narratives of historical meaning, experience or knowledge

metaphase n
métaphase

metaphor /ˈmɛ.tə.fə/ /ˈmɛ.tə.fɚ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔɹ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː/ n
métaphore
countable: word or phrase used in metaphor
uncountable: figure of speech

metaphorically adv
métaphoriquement
in a metaphoric manner

metaphorize v
métaphoriser
describe something using metaphors

metaphyseal adj
métaphysaire
of or pertaining to the metaphysis

metaphysical /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
métaphysique
of or pertaining to metaphysics

metaphysical naturalism n
naturalisme métaphysique
the view that there is nothing but natural elements, principles, and relations

metaplasia n
métaplasie
conversion of one type of tissue into another

metaplasm n
métaplasme
linguistics: alteration of a word’s letters or sounds

metaplastic adj
métaplastique
relating to, or produced by metaplasia

metapsychology n
métapsychologie
principles of psychology

metasearch engine n
métamoteur méta-chercheur méta-moteur

metastability n
métastabilité
unstable but potentially long-lived state

metastable adj
métastable
long-lived unstable state

metastasis /mɪˈtæstəsɪs/ n
métastase
transference of a bodily function or disease to another part of the body

metastasize /məˈtæstəsaɪz/ v
métastaser
to spread to other sites in the body

metastatic /mɛtəˈstætɪk/ adj
métastatique
relating to metastasis

metasyntax n
métasyntaxe
syntax of a metalanguage

metatarsalgia n
métatarsalgie
foot pain

metatheoretical /ˌmɛt.ə.θi.əˈɹɛt.ɪkl̩/ adj
métathéorétique
pertaining to metatheory

metathesis /mə.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/ /mɛ.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/ [mə.ˈtʰæ.θə.səs] [mɛ.ˈtʰæ.θə.sɪs] n
métathèse
the transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word

metaverse /ˈmet.ə.vɜːs/ /ˈmɛt.ə.vɜːs/ /ˈmɛt.ə.vɝs/ [ˈmɛɾ.ə.vɝs] n
métavers
hypothetical future Internet

metazoa n
métazoaires
multicellular animals

metazoan adj
métazoaire
(zoology) relating to metazoa

metazoan n
métazoaire
(zoology) animals with differentiated tissues

metazoic adj
métazoïque
relating to the metazoa

mete out v
allouer distribuer
to distribute something in portions

metempsychosis /mɛtəmsʌɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
métempsycose
Transmigration of the soul

meteor /ˈmiːtiɔɹ/ /ˈmiːtiɚ/ /ˈmiːtɪ.ə/ /ˈmiːtɪɔː/ [ˈmiːɾiɚ] n
météore étoile filante
streak of light

meteor shower n
pluie de météores
Meteors seen on Earth for short time period

meteoric /ˌmiːtiˈɒɹɪk/ adj
météorique
pertaining to a meteor

meteorite /-ɾi-/ /ˈmi.ti.əˌɹaɪt/ /ˈmiː.tɪ.ə.ɹaɪt/ n
météorite
remains of a meteor

meteoroid n
météoroïde
small debris in a star system

meteorological /ˌmitiəɹəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌmiːtɪəɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
météorologique
relating to meteorology

meteorological bomb n
bombe météorologique

meteorologist n
météorologue météorologiste
person who studies meteorology
weather forecaster

meteorology /ˌmiːti.əˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌmiːtɪəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
météorologie
science

meteoromancy n
meteoromancie
divination by interpreting meteorological phenomena

meteotsunami n
météo-tsunami météotsunami tsunami météorologique

meter /ˈmitəɹ/ /ˈmiːtə/ [ˈmiɾɚ] n
mètre compteur
measuring instrument

metformin /mɛtˈfɔɹ.mɪn/ /mɛtˈfɔː.mɪn/ n
metformine

methadone /ˈmɛθ.əd.əʊn/ /ˈmɛθ.əˌdoʊn/ n
méthadone
synthetic opioid analgesic

methamidophos n
methamidophos
insecticide

methamphetamine /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/ /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmɪn/ n
méthamphétamine
the drug (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine

methane /ˈmiːθeɪn/ /ˈmɛθeɪn/ n
méthane
the compound CH₄

methanic adj
méthanique

methanogen n
méthanogène
archaebacterium capable of methanogenesis

methanoic acid n
acide méthanoïque
formic acid

methanol n
méthanol alcool de bois
the simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH₃OH

methasone n
méthasone

methionine /-ˌnaɪn/ /mɛˈθaɪəˌniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪənɪn/ n
méthionine
amino acid

method /ˈmɛθəd/ n
manière méthode
process by which a task is completed
méthode
instruction book
(programming) subroutine or function in object-oriented languages

method acting n
Méthode
acting technique in which the actor fully immerses themselves into the character they are playing

methodical adj
méthodique
in an organized manner

methodically adv
méthodiquement
in a methodical manner

methodological /ˌmeθ.ə.dəˈlɔd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌmɛθ.ə.dəˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌmɛθ.ə.dəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ adj
méthodologique
of, pertaining to, or using methodology

methodology /ˌmɛθ.əˈdɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌmɛθ.əˈdɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌmɛθ.ɪˈdɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒi/ n
méthodologie
the study of methods used in a field
a collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field

methotrexate /ˌmiː.θəˈtɹɛk.seɪt/ /ˌmɛθ.əˈtɹɛk.seɪt/ /ˌmɛθ.əˈtɹɛkˌseɪt/ n
méthotrexate
antimetabolite and antifolate drug

methyl /ˈmiːθaɪl/ /ˈmiːθɪl/ /ˈmɛθaɪl/ /ˈmɛθəl/ /ˈmɛθɪl/ n
méthyle
univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH₃

methyl alcohol n
alcool méthylique

methyl salicylate n
salycilate de méthyle
methyl ester of salicylic acid

methyl tert-butyl ether n
méthyl tert-butyl éther

methyl- prefix
méthyl-
prefix used to form terms describing the attachment of a methyl group

methylated spirit n
alcool dénaturé
ethyl alcohol used as a fuel and a solvent

methylation /ˌmɛθɪˈleɪʃən/ n
méthylation
addition of a methyl group

methylene n
méthylène
divalent radical
group present as a repeating unit
unstable carbene CH₂

methylguanosine n
méthylguanosine
methyl derivative of guanosine

methylmercury n
méthylmercure
a bioaccumulative organometallic cation

methylphenidate /ˌmɛθ əlˈfi nɪˌdeɪt/ /ˌmɛθ əlˈfɛn ɪˌdeɪt/ n
méthylphénidate
stimulant

metic /ˈmɛtək/ /ˈmɛtɪk/ [ˈmɛɾək] n
métèque
resident alien in ancient Greece

meticulous /mɪˈtɪkjuləs/ /mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/ adj
méticuleux soigneux
characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details

meticulously adv
méticuleusement minutieusement
meticulously

meticulousness n
méticulosité
state or characteristic of being meticulous

metis /meɪˈtiː/ /meɪˈtiːs/ adj
métis métisse
a person of mixed European and Aboriginal descent

metochion n
métoque
ecclesiastical embassy church within Eastern Orthodox tradition

metonym /ˈmɛ.tə.nɪm/ n
métonyme
word that names an object from a single characteristic of it

metonymic /ˌmɛt.əˈnɪm.ɪk/ adj
métonymique
of, or relating to, a word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object

metonymy /mɪˈtɑnəmi/ /mɪˈtɒnəmi/ n
métonymie
figure of speech

metoposcopist n
métoposcope
specialist of metoposcopy

metre /ˈmiːtə/ /ˈmiːtəɹ/ [ˈmiːɾɚ] n
mètre
unit of length

metre per second n
mètre par seconde
SI unit for measuring speed

metrete n
métrète
unit of liquid measure

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
métrique
relating to metric system
relating to musical meter

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ n
métrique
notion in mathematics
measure for something

metric space n
espace métrique
space (mathematics)

metric system /ˈmɛtɹɪk ˌsɪstəm/ n
système métrique
system of measurements developed in France

metric ton n
tonne
unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms

metrical /ˈmɛtɹɪkl̩/ adj
métrique
relating to poetic meter

metrical foot n
pied
basic unit of verse

metrizable adj
métrisable
topology: for which a metric exists

metro station n
station de métro
railway station for a rapid transit system

metrological adj
métrologique
of or pertaining to metrology

metrologist n
métrologiste métrologue
one who studies of practices metrology

metrology /mɛtˈɹɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /mɛˈtɹɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
métrologie
science of measurement

metronome /ˈmɛtɹəˌnoʊm/ /ˈmɛtɹəˌnəʊm/ n
métronome
a device used in music

metronomic adj
métronomique
regular, periodic and repetitive, like a metronome

metronomically adv
métronomiquement
in a metronomic fashion

metropole /ˈmɛtɹəpoʊl/ /ˈmɛtɹəpəʊl/ n
métropole
parent state

metropolis /məˈtɹɑ.pə.ləs/ /məˈtɹɑ.pə.lɪs/ /mɪˈtɹɒ.pə.lɪs/ n
métropole
large, busy city
colony’s mother city

metropolitan /mɛ.tɹəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /mɛ.tɹəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ adj
métropolitain urbain
pertaining to a metropolis

metropolitan France pn
France métropolitaine Métropole
part of France

metropolitanly adv
métropolitainement

metrosexual n
métrosexuel
man concerned with personal appearance

metrosexuality n
métrosexualité
quality of being metrosexual

mettle /ˈmɛtəl/ n
prouesse
a quality of endurance and courage

mettlesome adj
preux
of great mettle

mew /mju/ /mjuː/ n
goéland mouette
gull or seagull

mezereon /məˈzɪəriən/ n
mézéréon
shrub

mezuzah /məˈzuːzɔː/ n
mezouzah mezouza
piece of parchment attached to the doorpost of a house

mezzaluna n
hachoir
crescent-shaped steel blade

mezzanine /ˈmɛtsə-/ /ˈmɛzəniːn/ /ˈmɛzəˌnin/ /ˈmɛzˌnin/ /ˌmɛzəˈnin/ /ˌmɛzəˈniːn/ /ˌmɛzˈnin/ n
mezzanine
intermediate floor or storey in between the main floors of a building; specifically, one that is directly above the ground floor which does not extend over the whole floorspace of the building

mezzo-soprano /ˌmɛtsoʊsəˈpɹænoʊ/ n
mezzo-soprano
pitch

mi /miː/ n
mi
third note of a major scale

miaskitic adj
miaskitique

miasma /maɪˈæzmə/ /miˈæzmə/ n
miasme
noxious atmosphere or influence
noxious emanation that originates from swamps and causes disease

miasmatic /ˌmaɪəzˈmætɪk/ adj
miasmatique
having the nature of miasma

mica /ˈmaɪ.kə/ n
mica
hydrous aluminosilicate minerals

micaceous adj
micacé
of, pertaining to, consisting of, containing or resembling mica

micellar adj
micellaire

micellar water n
eau micellaire

micelle /maɪˈsɛl/ /məˈsɛl/ n
micelle
colloidal aggregate

micro- /maɪˈkɹɒ-/ /ˈmaɪkɹoʊ-/ /ˈmaɪkɹə-/ prefix
micro-
one millionth
very small

micro-region n
microrrégion
administrative system

microaggression /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.əˈɡre.ʃən/ /ˌmaɪ.krəʊ.əˈɡre.ʃən/ n
micro-agression
everyday interaction interpreted as aggression

microalga n
micro-algue micro-algues
microscopic photosynthetic protists

microarchitecture n
microarchitecture
computing

microarcsecond n
microseconde d’arc
a unit of angle; one millionth (10−6) of an arcsecond

microarray n
micromatrice microréseau
two-dimensional array of small quantities of biological material

microbe /ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ n
microbe
microorganism

microbead n
microbille
microscopic bead

microbial /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/ /maɪˈkrəʊ.bi.əl/ adj
microbien
relating to microbes

microbicide n
microbicide
substance that is harmful to microorganisms

microbiological adj
microbiologique
pertaining to microbiology

microbiologist n
microbiologiste
scientist whose speciality is microbiology

microbiology n
microbiologie
branch of biology dealing with microorganisms

microblog n
microblog microblogue
blog on which one posts brief updates

microbrewery n
microbrasserie
small commercial brewery

microburst n
microrafale
strong downdraft

microcephalic adj
microcéphale
having a small head

microcephaly n
microcéphalie
neurological disorder

microchip /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌt͡ʃɪp/ n
micropuce
integrated circuit

microcircuit n
microcircuit

microcomputer n
microordinateur
computer designed around a microprocessor

microcontroller n
microcontrôleur
microcomputer on a single chip

microcosm /ˈmaɪ.kɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒz.əm/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌkɑz.əm/ n
microcosme
smaller system as representative of a larger one
human nature or body as representative of the wider universe
small natural ecosystem; an artificial ecosystem set up as an experimental model

microcosmic adj
microcosmique
of, or relating to the microcosm

microdissect v
microdisséquer

microdot n
micropoint
image that has been reduced in size to that of a dot

microecosystem n
microécosystème

microelectrode n
microélectrode
small electrode

microelectronvolt n
microélectronvolt

microemulsion n
microémulsion

microfinance n
microfinance
finance provided to low-income people

microflora n
microflore
microscopic plant life

microfoam /ˈmʌɪkɹə(ʊ)fəʊm/ n
micro-mousse

microfossil n
microfossile
microscopic fossil

microframework n
micro-framework

microgamete n
microgamète

microgram n
microgramme
µg

microgravity n
micropesanteur
very low gravity

microgroove n
microsillon
groove of a vinyl LP record

microhistory n
microhistoire
study of the past on a small scale

micromanagement n
micromanagement

micrometeorite n
micrométéorite
extraterrestrial particle

micrometeorology n
micrométéorologie
small scale meteorology

micrometer /maɪˈkɹɑmɪtəɹ/ /maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/ [maɪˈkɹɑmɪɾɚ] n
micromètre
instrument

micrometer /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːtəɹ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌmiːtə/ [ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːɾɚ] n
micromètre
one millionth of a meter

micromobility n
micromobilité
transportation over short distance

micron /ˈmaɪkɹɒn/ n
micron
micrometer

micronova /ˈmaɪ.kɹo.noʊ.və/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹo.nəʊ.və/ n
micronova
stellar phenomenon

micronutrient n
micro-élément
essential mineral or vitamin

microorganism /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈɔɹ.ɡəˌnɪz.m̩/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡəˌnɪz.m̩/ n
microorganisme micro-organisme
an organism too small to be seen by unaided eye

micropaleontology n
micropaléontologie
the study of microfossils

micropatriology n
micropatriologie micropatrologie
social science that studies micronationalism

micropatrology n
micropatriologie micropatrologie
social science that studies micronationalism

micropayment n
micropaiement microtransaction
financial transaction

micropenis /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˈpinɪs/ n
micropénis
unusually small penis

microphanerophyte n
microphanérophyte
any phanerophyte between about 2 and 8 metres in height

microphone /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/ n
microphone
transducer of sound waves to electricity

microphotography n
microphotographie
field of study

microplagiarism /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌpleɪd͡ʒəˌɹɪzm/ n
micro-plagiat microplagiat

microplastic n
microplastique
small particles of plastic

micropolitan /ˌmaɪkɹəˈpɒlɪtən/ adj
micropolitain
less populated than metropolitan but more than rural

microprocessor n
microprocesseur
the entire CPU of a computer on a chip

microprogram n
microprogramme
a set of microinstructions in a CPU

microprogram v
microprogrammer
to manually write a microprogram

micropyle /ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊˌpaɪl/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəʊˌpaɪl/ n
micropyle
botany

microscope /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskoʊp/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskəʊp/ n
microscope
an optical instrument

microscopic /ˌmaɪ.kɹə.ˈskɑpɪk/ adj
microscopique
so small that it can only be seen using a microscope
very small
relating to microscopes

microscopy /maɪˈkɹɑs.kə.pi/ /maɪˈkɹɒs.kə.pi/ n
microscopie
study of microscopes
use of microscopes

microsecond n
microseconde
unit of time equal to 10−6 seconds

microskirt n
microjupe
extremely short skirt

microsporophyll n
microsporophylle
a leaflike organ that bears one or more microsporangia

microsurgery n
microchirurgie
surgical procedures that are very small

microtubule n
microtubule
microscopic tube in cells

microwavable adj
micro-ondable
suitable for heating in a microwave oven

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ n
micro-onde
electromagnetic wave

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ v
micro-onder
cook in a microwave oven

microwave oven /ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)ˌweɪv ˈʌv(ə)n/ n
four à micro-ondes micro-ondes
oven using microwave energy

microzooplankton n
microzooplancton

micturition n
miction
physiology: urination

mid /mɪd/ preposition
mi-
denoting the middle part
occupying a middle position; middle

mid-April adv
mi-avril
in the middle of April

mid-life crisis n
crise de la quarantaine
emotional period of doubt

midbrain n
mésencéphale
part of brain

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ [ˈmə.dɯ(ɫ)] [ˈmə.ɾ-] [ˈmɪ.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ.dʊ] [ˈmɪ.ɾɫ̩] [ˈmɪ̝.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ̝.dʊ] [ˈmɪ̝.ɾ-] adj
central
central
moyen
located in the middle; in between

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ [ˈmə.dɯ(ɫ)] [ˈmə.ɾ-] [ˈmɪ.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ.dʊ] [ˈmɪ.ɾɫ̩] [ˈmɪ̝.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ̝.dʊ] [ˈmɪ̝.ɾ-] n
milieu
centre, midpoint
part between beginning and end

middle age n
âge moyen
the period of life between youth and old age

middle class n
classe moyenne
social and economic class

middle ear n
oreille moyenne
cavity in the ear

middle finger n
doigt d'honneur majeur
obscene gesture
majeur médius doigt du milieu doigt III troisième doigt
finger between the forefinger and the ring finger

middle ground n
juste milieu compromis
compromise position between extremes

middle name n
deuxième prénom patronyme
name between given name and surname

middle note n
cœur note de cœur
The characteristic parts of a perfume that emerge only after a waiting period

middle of nowhere n
trou du cul du monde Perpète-lès-Oies Pétaouchnok Trifouilly-les-Oies au milieu de nulle part trou perdu
remote place

middle school n
collège cycle
school containing both primary and secondary students

middle spotted woodpecker n
pic mar
Dendrocoptes medius

middle tilde n
tilde médian
a tilde halfway up instead of being placed above it

middle voice n
voix moyenne
grammatical form

middle-aged /ˌmɪdl̩ˈeɪd͡ʒd/ adj
d'âge moyen d'âge mûr entre deux âges
of, or relating to middle age

middleman [ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn] n
intermédiaire
intermediate dealer between manufacturer and the retailer or customer

midfielder n
milieu de terrain
player

midge /mɪd͡ʒ/ n
moucheron
fly of family Chironomidae or Ceratopogonidae

midget /ˈmɪd͡ʒɪt/ n
nain nabot naine
derogatory: any short person
nain naine
person of small stature of adult height less than 4'10"

midnight /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ n
minuit
12 o'clock at night exactly
middle of the night

midnight mass n
messe de minuit
Roman Catholic religious service that marks the beginning of Christmas Day

midnight sun /ˈmɪdnʌɪt sʌn/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt sʌn/ n
soleil de minuit
phenomenon occurring when Sun does not set

midpoint /ˈmɪd.poɪnt/ /ˈmɪd.pɔɪnt/ n
mi-chemin
point equidistant between two extremes

midriff n
ventre
mid section of the human torso

midseason n
mi-saison
The middle part of a season

midst /mɪdst/ [mɪdst] [mɪtst] n
centre milieu
place in the middle of something

midterm /ˈmɪdˌtɚm/ adj
mi-mandat mi-session
halfway through a term

midterm /ˈmɪdˌtɚm/ n
partiel
exam

midwife /ˈmɪd.(w)ɪf/ /ˈmɪd.waɪf/ n
sage-femme accoucheuse accoucheur sage-femme homme
person who assists women in childbirth

midwifery /mɪdˈwɪfəɹi/ /ˈmɪdˌwaɪfəɹi/ n
obstétrique
the practice and science of being a midwife

midwinter /ˌmɪdˈwɪntə(ɹ)/ n
milieu de l'hiver
the middle of winter
solstice d'hiver
the winter solstice

mien /miːn/ n
mine
demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer
specific facial expression

mifepristone /ˌmɪ.fɛˈpɹɪ.stəʊn/ /ˌmɪf.əˈpɹɪˌstoʊn/ n
mifépristone
steroid medication used to induce abortion

miff /mɪf/ n
fâcherie
an argument, quarrel

miff /mɪf/ v
fâcher
to offend slightly

miffed /mɪft/ adj
irrité
somewhat indignant, irritated, angry, put out or annoyed

might /maɪt/ n
force
physical strength
pouvoir puissance
personal power

might /maɪt/ v
peut-être
indicator of conditional or possible actions

might makes right proverb
la raison du plus fort est toujours la meilleure
morality cannot question the powerful

mighty /ˈmaɪti/ [ˈmʌɪɾi] adj
puissant
very strong, possessing might

mighty oaks from little acorns grow proverb
petit poisson deviendra grand

migraine /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/ /ˈmiːɡɹeɪn/ n
migraine
headache usually affecting only one side of the head

migrant /ˈmaɪɡɹənt/ n
immigrée immigré migrateur migratrice
person moving from one region or country to another

migrate /maɪ.ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈmaɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
migrer
to relocate periodically from one region to another

migration /maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
migration
moving a place to live to another
seasonal moving of animals, birds or fish

migratory /ˈmaɪ.ɡɹəˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˌmaɪˈɡɹeɪ.tə.ɹi/ adj
migrateur
(of birds, etc) that migrate

migratory bird n
oiseau migrateur
migratory bird

mikado /mɪˈkɑːdəʊ/ n
empereur japonais mikado
emperor of Japan

mike /ˈmaɪk/ n
micro
informal: microphone

mil /mɪl/ n
millième
angular mil

milady /mɪˈleɪdi/ n
milady
English noblewoman

mild /ˈmaɪld/ adj
douce doux
gentle; pleasant; kind; soft
doux
warm and pleasant of weather
léger
(illness or pain) not serious or dangerous

mild steel n
acier au carbone
kind of steel

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ n
mildiou
growth of minute fungi

mile /maɪ̯l/ [maɪ̯ɫ] n
mille
measure of length
nœud
informal: one mile per hour

mileage /ˈmaɪləd͡ʒ/ /ˈmaɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
consommation
distance travelled on certain amount of fuel
kilometrage millage
total distance travelled

milestone /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/ n
borne borne kilométrique
one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals
jalon
important event

miliaria n
miliaire
rash

miliary adj
miliaire

milieu /-ˈju/ /-ˈjə/ /-ˈjʊ/ /mɪlˈju/ /mɪlˈjɜː/ /ˈmiːljɜː/ n
milieu
social setting

militancy /ˈmɪlɪtənsi/ n
militance
quality of being militant

militant /ˈmɪlɪtənt/ adj
militant
warlike, belligerent

militarism n
militarisme
an ideology which claims that the military is the foundation of a society's security, and thereby its most important aspect

militarist /ˈmɪl.ə.tə.ɹɪst/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tə.ɹɪst/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹɪst/ [ˈmɪl.ə.ɾə.ɹɪst] n
militariste
one who believes in military force

militarization n
militarisation
process

militarize v
militariser
to give military character to
to train or equip for war

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ adj
militaire
characteristic of members of the armed forces
relating to armies or ground forces
(North America) relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ n
armée troupes
armed forces

military attaché n
attaché militaire
a diplomatic attaché for military affairs

military exercise n
exercices militaires grandes manœuvres
war game

military hospital n
hôpital militaire
hospital that caters to the military

military macaw n
ara militaire
Ara militaris

military order n
ordre militaire
order of knighthood

military parade n
défilé militaire parade militaire
A show of troops, especially for regular inspection

military police n
police militaire
police unit of a military organization

military prison n
prison militaire
prison operated by the military

military rank n
grade militaire
grade conferred upon officers

military service n
service militaire
service in an army

military tribunal n
tribunal militaire
military court

military will n
testament militaire

military-industrial complex n
complexe militaro-industriel
armed forces and industry

militate /ˈmɪlɪteɪt/ v
militer
to influence

militia /məˈlɪʃə/ n
milice
army of trained civilians called upon in time of need

militiaman n
milicien
member of a militia

militsia n
milice
the police in the Soviet Union and related states

milium n
milium
keratin-filled cyst

milk /mɪlk/ [mɛlk] n
lait
liquid
liquid from a vegetable source
serving

milk /mɪlk/ [mɛlk] v
traire
to express milk from mammal
to express any liquid

milk brother n
frère de lait
male milk sibling

milk chocolate n
chocolat au lait
chocolate that includes milk powder as one of its ingredients

milk churn n
pot au lait pot à lait
conical or cylindrical container for the transportation of milk

milk fever n
fièvre de lait
fever after childbirth

milk jug n
lolo
woman's breast

milk powder n
lait en poudre
pulverized milk solids

milk sister n
sœur de lait
female milk sibling

milk tea n
thé au lait
beverage containing a combination of cow's milk and tea

milk tooth n
dent de lait dent laniaire
tooth of the first set of teeth

milk-cap n
lactaire
mushroom of the genus Lactarius

milk-white adj
laiteux
having a slightly bluish white color, that of milk

milkfish n
poisson-lait
Chanos chanos

milking n
mulsion traite
the act by which a cow is milked

milking machine n
trayeuse machine à traire
machine

milkmaid /ˈmɪlkmeɪd/ n
fille de laiterie laitière trayeuse
a young woman who milks the cows on a farm

milkman /ˈmɪlkmən/ n
laitier crémier
man who delivers milk early in the morning

milkshake /ˈmɪlk.ʃeɪk/ [ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk] n
mayonnaise
emulsion of oil and water in an engine
milk-shake lait frappé frappé
milk and ice cream beverage

milksop /ˈmɪlkˌsɒp/ n
couard mauviette poltron trouillard
easily frightened, ineffectual, or weak person

milkvetch n
astragale
Astragalus

milkwoman n
crémière laitière
woman who delivers milk

milkwort n
polygale
Polygala

milky /ˈmɪlki/ adj
laiteux
resembling milk in color or consistency

mill /mɪl/ [mɪɫ] n
fabrique usine manufacture
manufacturing plant
fraiseuse
machine for grinding and polishing
manufacture
building housing a manufacturing plant
moulin
building housing a grinding apparatus
grinding apparatus

mill /mɪl/ [mɪɫ] v
moudre
grind or process using a mill or other machine

mill race /ˈmɪlɹeɪs/ n
bief
channel

mille-feuille /milˈfwi/ /miːlˈfɔɪ/ /miːlˈfəː.i/ /miːlˈfɜː.i/ /ˌmil.fəˈwi/ /ˌmilˈfɔɪ/ n
mille-feuille
a type of pastry with several layers of puff pastry

millennial /məˈlɛ.ni.əl/ /mɪˈlɛ.nɪ.əl/ adj
millénaire
thousand-year-old; thousands of years old

millennial /məˈlɛ.ni.əl/ /mɪˈlɛ.nɪ.əl/ n
millénial
person from the generation born in the last two decades of the 20th century

millennium /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/ n
millénaire
thousand-year period

miller /ˈmɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪlɚ/ n
meunier meunière
person

millet /ˈmɪlɪt/ n
millet mil
any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food

milli- /ˈmɪlɪ/ prefix
milli-
prefix

milliampere n
milliampère
mA

millibar n
millibar
non-SI unit of pressure

milligram /ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/ n
milligramme
milligram

millilitre n
millilitre
a unit of volume

millimetre n
millimètre
unit of measure

millimetric adj
millimétrique
size

milling cutter n
fraise
rotary cutting tool

milling machine n
fraiseuse
machine

million /ˈmɪljən/ [ˈmɪʎən] numeral
million
cardinal number

million-dollar question n
la question à un million

millionaire /ˈmɪl.jəˌnɛɹ/ /ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌmɪl.jəˈnɛɹ/ n
millionnaire
somebody whose wealth is greater than one million

millionth /ˈmɪljənθ/ adj
millionième
millionth

millionth /ˈmɪljənθ/ n
millionième
person or thing in the millionth position
one of a million equal parts of a whole

millipede /ˈmɪləpid/ n
mille-pattes diplopode
elongated arthropod

milliradian n
milliradian
one thousandth of a radian

millisecond /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd/ n
milliseconde
one one-thousandth of a second

millstone /ˈmɪlstəʊn/ /ˈmɪlˌstoʊn/ n
meule
large round stone used for grinding grain
meulière
coarse-grained sandstone

milord /mɪˈlɔːd/ n
milord
Traveling English nobleman

milpa n
milpa
crop-growing system

milt /mɪlt/ n
laitance laite
fish semen

mimable adj
mimable
that can be mimed

mime /maɪm/ n
mime
pantomime actor
mime pantomime
pantomime

mimeograph n
machine à polycopier miméographe polycopieuse
machine for making copies

mimeograph v
polycopier
to make mimeographs

mimesis /mɪˈmiːsɪs/ n
mimèse mimèsis
the representation of aspects of the real world, especially human actions

mimicry /ˈmɪm.ɪk.ɹi/ n
mimétisme mimique
the act or ability to simulate the appearance of someone or something else

mimsy /ˈmɪmzi/ adj
enmîmé
flimsy and miserable

mina n
mine
monetary unit
unit of weight

minarchism /ˈmɪnəˌkɪzəm/ /ˈmɪnɚˌkɪzəm/ n
minarchisme
government with the least necessary power over its citizens

minaret /mɪnəˈɹɛt/ /ˈmɪnəɹɛt/ n
minaret
mosque tower

minaudière /ˌminoʊˈdjɝ/ /ˌmɪnəʊˈdjɛː/ n
minaudière
type of formal, decorative women's clutch bag
woman who is exaggeratedly affected or coquettish

mince /mɪns/ n
hachis viande hachée
finely chopped meat

mince /mɪns/ v
hacher
chop fine

mince pie n
mince pie tarte au mincemeat
mincemeat-filled pie served around Christmas

mince words v
ne pas mâcher ses mots
to use euphemisms

minced adj
haché
finely chopped

minced oath n
forme édulcorée formule d'évitement
euphemism based on a profanity or blasphemy

mind /maɪnd/ n
concentration
ability to focus the thoughts
esprit intelligence raison
ability for rational thought
génie penseur
somebody that embodies certain mental qualities
mémoire
ability to remember things

mind /maɪnd/ v
déranger
to dislike, object to, have a contrary opinion toward
prendre garde
to pay attention to, take note of

mind control v
manipulation mentale
subverting an individual's control of his or her mind

mind like a sieve n
mémoire de poisson rouge
poor memory

mind map n
carte heuristique
diagram

mind one's own business v
s'occuper de ses oignons se mêler de ses affaires
to concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others

mind you adv
ceci dit
introducing a qualification or contrastive statement

mind-boggling /ˈmaɪndˌbɑɡlɪŋ/ /ˈmaɪndˌbɒɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ /ˈmɑɪndˌbɔɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ adj
ahurissant stupéfiant
that causes the mind to boggle

mind-numbing adj
abrutissant
excessively boring

minder n
garde du corps
bodyguard

mindfuck /maɪnd.fʌk/ n
confusion déroute embrouille
something that intentionally manipulates the mind of another person

mindfuck /maɪnd.fʌk/ v
confusionner dérouter embrouiller
to intentionally destabilize, confuse or manipulate the mind of another person

mindful /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/ /ˈmɑɪnd.fəl/ /ˈmʌɪnd.fəl/ [ˈmaɪnd.fl̩] [ˈmɑɪnd.fl̩] [ˈmʌɪnd.fl̩] adj
conscient
Being aware (of something)

mindfulness n
pleine conscience
paying attention on purpose in the present moment

mindless adj
irraisonné
having no sensible meaning or purpose
écervelé
showing a lack of forethought or sense

mindset n
disposition d'esprit mentalité état d'esprit
a way of thinking

mine /maɪ̯n/ n
mine
excavation from which ore is extracted
military: exploding device

mine /maɪ̯n/ pronoun
mien à moi
that which belongs to me

mine /maɪ̯n/ v
extraire
to remove ore from the ground

mine-clearing n
déminage
the process of removing and neutralizing mines

minecart n
wagonnet
a wheeled container that travels on tracks, used for moving mining materials

minefield n
champ de mines
area in which mines have been hidden
terrain glissant terrain miné
dangerous situation

minelayer n
mouilleur
ship capable of laying mines

miner /ˈmaɪnə(ɹ)/ n
mineur
person who works in a mine

mineral /ˈmɪn.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈmɪn.ɚ.əl/ /ˈmɪn.ɹəl/ adj
minéral
relating to or containing minerals

mineral /ˈmɪn.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈmɪn.ɚ.əl/ /ˈmɪn.ɹəl/ n
minéral
as opposed to animal and vegetable
in nutrition
minéral minerai
in geology

mineral water n
eau minérale
water containing dissolved minerals

minerality n
minéralité
Having characteristics associated with mineral water

mineralize v
minéraliser
to convert to a mineral, petrify
to impregnate with minerals

mineralogical adj
minéralogique
relating to mineralogy

mineralogist n
minéralogiste
expert in mineralogy

mineralogy /ˌmɪnəˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌmɪnəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
minéralogie
the study or science of minerals

mineralomass n
minéralomasse

minerotrophic adj
minérotrophe
pertaining to minerotrophy

mineshaft n
puits de mine
mineshaft

minestrone /ˌmɪnəˈstɹoʊni/ /ˌmɪnɪˈstɹəʊnɪ/ n
minestrone
thick Italian vegetable soup

minesweeper n
dragueur de mines démineur
vehicle, device or person for the removal of mines
démineur
video game

mineworker n
mineur
mineworker

mingle /ˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/ v
mélanger
To mix; to intermix; to combine or join

mini hi-fi system n
minichaîne

mini- /ˈmɪ.ni/ prefix
mini-
smaller version of an item

miniature /ˈmɪn(i)ət͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈmɪn(i)ət͡ʃʊəɹ/ /ˈmɪnɪtʃə/ n
enluminure
manuscript illustration
figurine
a token in a game representing a unit or character
miniature
a model of reduced scale

miniature golf n
golf miniature minigolf
informal form of golf

miniaturization n
miniaturisation
act or process of miniaturizing

minibar n
mini-bar
small refrigerator in a hotel room

minibus n
minibus
a small bus

miniculture /ˈmɪniˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
miniculture
small-scale culture

minidress /ˈmɪn.i.ˌdɹɛs/ n
minirobe
woman's short dress

minim /ˈmɪ.nɪm/ n
blanche
half note

minimal /ˈmɪn.ə.məl/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl/ adj
minimaliste
art: characterised by the use of simple form or structures
music: characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases
minimum minimal
the smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree

minimal pair n
paire minimale
pair of words differing by only one phonetic segment or suprasegment

minimal polynomial n
polynôme minimal
monic polynomial of smallest degree for which a given element is a root

minimalism n
minimalisme
style of art
style of music

minimalist adj
minimaliste
believing in or seeking a minimal state

minimalist n
minimaliste
one who believes in or seeks a minimal state

minimize /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/ /ˈmɪn.əˌmaɪz/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/ v
minimiser
To make small as possible
réduire minimiser
(computing) To cause a window to disappear

minimum /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/ adj
minimum
lowest degree

minimum /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/ n
minimum
lowest limit

minimum viable product n
produit minimum viable
minimum viable product

minimum wage n
salaire minimum
lowest rate of pay that an employer can legally pay

mining /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/ n
exploitation minière extraction minière
activity of removing solid valuables from the earth

minion /ˈmɪnjən/ n
laquais
sycophantic follower
mignone mignonne
7-point type
sous-fifre subalterne séide
loyal servant of another more powerful being

miniskirt /ˈmɪnɪskəːt/ n
minijupe jupette
skirt

minister /ˈmɪn.əˌstɚ/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ-/ /ˈmɪn.ɪs.tə/ n
ministre
politician who heads a ministry
pasteur
person who is trained to perform religious ceremonies at a Protestant church

minister of justice n
garde des sceaux ministre de la Justice

ministerial /-ˈstɪəɹ-/ /ˌmɪnəˈstɪɹi.əl/ adj
ministériel
related to a governmental minister or ministry
having the power to wield delegated executive authority

ministerial /-ˈstɪəɹ-/ /ˌmɪnəˈstɪɹi.əl/ n
ministériel
unfree noble

ministry /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ n
cabinet gouvernement ministère ministère du culte
ministère
government department
ministère cabinet
complete body of government ministers

minium /ˈmɪnɪəm/ n
minium
red lead

minivan n
fourgonnette mini-fourgon mini-fourgonnette
small van
monospace
spacious passenger car

miniver /ˈmɪnɪvə/ /ˈmɪnɪvɚ/ n
menu-vair
a light gray or white fur

mink /mɪŋk/ n
vison
mammal

minke whale n
baleine de minke petit rorqual
Balaenoptera acutorostrata or Balaenoptera bonaerensis

minneola /mɪniˈoʊlə/ n
mineola
fruit

minnow /ˈmɪnoʊ/ /ˈmɪnəʊ/ n
fretin
any small fish
vairon
Phoxinus phoxinus

minnow /ˈmɪnoʊ/ /ˈmɪnəʊ/ v
vaironner
to fish using minnows as bait

minor /ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/ /ˈmaɪnə/ adj
mineur
musical scale with a minor third
lesser in importance

minor /ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/ /ˈmaɪnə/ n
mineur
someone below the legal age of majority

minor axis n
petit axe
axis of an ellipse

minor interval n
intervalle mineur

minor key n
mode mineur tonalité mineure
music: a musical key based upon a minor scale

minor piece n
pièce mineure
A bishop or a knight

minor scale n
gamme mineure mode mineur
diatonic scale

minor third n
tierce mineure
musical interval

minoritary adj
minoritaire

minority /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ adj
minoritaire
of or relating to a minority

minority /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
minorité
subgroup that does not form a numerical majority
period or condition of a person prior to reaching adulthood
minorité minoritaire

minority language n
langue minoritaire
language spoken by a minority

minotaur /ˈmaɪnəˌtɑɹ/ /ˈmaɪnəˌtɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪnəˌtɑɹ/ /ˈmɪnəˌtɔː(ɹ)/ pn
minotaure
monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man

minster /ˈmɪnstə/ /ˈmɪnstɚ/ n
moutier
monastic church

minstrel /ˈmɪnstɹ(ə)l/ n
ménestrel ménétrier
medieval (especially travelling) entertainer who would recite and sing poetry, often to their own musical accompaniment

minstrel show n
minstrel show
A variety show performed by white people in blackface

mint /mɪnt/ adj
impeccable
numismatics: near-perfect

mint /mɪnt/ n
fortune
large amount of money
hôtel des monnaies atelier des monnaies
money-producing building or institution
bonbon à la menthe pastille à la menthe
candy
menthe
plant
herb flavouring

mint /mɪnt/ v
battre monnaie frapper monnaie monnayer
to reproduce coins

mint chocolate chip n
menthe pépites de chocolat
ice cream flavor

mint sauce n
sauce à la menthe
sauce made with mint and vinegar

minuend /ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd/ n
diminuende
number from which another is subtracted

minuet n
menuet
dance
music accompanying the dance

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ adj
moins
on the negative part of a scale
ranking just below a designated rating
strictement négatif strictement négative
negative

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ preposition
moins
mathematics: less

minus sign n
signe moins
symbol used to denote the operation of subtraction and to indicate that a number is negative

minuscule /mɪˈnʌsˌkjul/ /ˈmɪn.jʊˌskjuːl/ /ˈmɪn.əˌskjul/ /ˈmɪn.ʊˌskjuːl/ adj
minuscule
very small, tiny
written in minuscules

minuscule /mɪˈnʌsˌkjul/ /ˈmɪn.jʊˌskjuːl/ /ˈmɪn.əˌskjul/ /ˈmɪn.ʊˌskjuːl/ n
minuscule
lower-case letter

minute /maɪˈn(j)ut/ /maɪˈnjuːt/ /məˈn(j)ut/ adj
minuscule
very small
minutieux
very careful and exact, giving small details

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ n
minute
unit of time
unit of angular measure
minute of use of telephone network
minute instant moment
short but unspecified period of time
procès-verbal
record of meeting

minute hand n
aiguille des minutes grande aiguille
the hand on a watch or clock which indicates minutes

minute of angle n
minute d'arc
one 60th of a degree

minutes /ˈmɪnɪts/ n
procès-verbal
the official notes kept during a meeting

minutia /maɪˈn(j)uːʃ(iː)ə/ /məˈn(j)uːʃ(iː)ə/ n
petit détail
minor detail

minx /mɪŋks/ n
pimbêche
flirtatious, impudent, or pert young woman

minyan /ˈmɪn.jən/ n
miniane
minimum number of ten adult Jews required for a communal religious service

mirabelle plum n
mirabelle
Prunus domestica subsp. syriaca

miracle /ˈmiɹəkəl/ /ˈmɪɹəkəl/ n
miracle
wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers
a fortunate outcome that prevails despite overwhelming odds against it
an awesome and exceptional example of something

miracle berry n
fruit miraculeux
the berry of Synsepalum dulcificum

miraculous /məˈɹæk.jə.ləs/ /mɪˈɹæk.jə.ləs/ /mɪˈɹæk.jʊ.ləs/ adj
miraculeux
by supernatural or uncommon causes

miraculously /məˈɹækjələsli/ /məˈɹækləsli/ adv
miraculeusement
in a miraculous manner

mirage /mɪˈɹɑːd͡ʒ/ /mɪˈɹɑːʒ/ n
mirage
an optical phenomenon

mirativity n
mirativité
the quality of being mirative

mire /ˈmaɪə/ /ˈmaɪɚ/ /ˈmaɪɹ/ n
bourbier fange
deep mud

mire /ˈmaɪə/ /ˈmaɪɚ/ /ˈmaɪɹ/ v
embourber enliser
to sink into mud

mirepoix /mɪə(ɹ)ˈpwɑː/ /mɪəɹəˈpwɑː/ n
mirepoix
combination of vegetables and herbs

mirror /ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmə.ɹa/ /ˈmɪ.ɹə/ /ˈmɪɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪɹ/ n
copie
computing: exact copy of a data set
miroir glace
smooth reflecting surface

mirror /ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmə.ɹa/ /ˈmɪ.ɹə/ /ˈmɪɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪɹ/ v
refléter
to reflect, as in a mirror

mirth /mɜɹθ/ /mɜːθ/ [mɝθ] n
gaieté
merriment

mis- prefix
mé- més-
bad or wrong; badly or wrongly

misadventure n
mésaventure

misalignment n
mauvais alignement
state of being misaligned

misally v
mésallier
marry beneath one's station

misandric adj
misandre
of, relating to, or exhibiting misandry

misandrist n
misandre
one who professes misandry; a hater of men

misandry /mɪˈsændɹi/ n
misandrie
hatred of or prejudice against men

misanthrope /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/ /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹəʊp/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌθɹoʊp/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌθɹəʊp/ n
misanthrope
one who has a negative view of the entire human race

misanthropic /-zən-/ /ˌmɪsənˈθɹɑpɪk/ /ˌmɪsənˈθɹɒpɪk/ adj
misanthropique
disliking or hating mankind

misanthropy n
misanthropie
negative view of people or mankind

misappropriation n
détournement de fonds
the wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care

misbaha n
misbaha
set of Islamic prayer beads

misbegotten /ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɑtn̩/ /ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɒtn̩/ n
misérables
people, considered as a class, born into infelicitous circumstances

misbehave v
mal se conduire
act in an inappropriate manner

misbehaver /mɪsbəˈheɪvə(ɹ)/ n
fauteur de troubles
one who misbehaves

misbehavior /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/ /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjɚ/ n
inconduite
conduct that is inappropriate

miscarriage /ˈmɪs.kæɹ.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɪs.kɛɹ.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɪskaɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
fausse couche
natural termination of pregnancy

miscarriage of justice n
erreur judiciaire
error which led to an unjust outcome

miscarry /ˌmɪsˈkæɹi/ v
avorter
to involuntarily abort a foetus

miscegenation /mɪˌsɛd͡ʒ.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
métissage
the mixing or blending of race

miscellaneous /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/ adj
divers
consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts
varié
having diverse characteristics

miscellany /mɪˈsɛl.ə.ni/ /ˈmɪ.səl.ə.ni/ /ˈmɪs.əˌleɪ.ni/ n
collection miscellanée mélange
Miscellaneous items
miscellanées varia
A collection of writings on various subjects, topics

mischief /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃiːf/ /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪf/ /ˈmɪʃ.t͡ʃiːf/ /ˈmɪʃ.t͡ʃɪf/ n
bêtise espièglerie
conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance
espiègle
one who causes mischief
espièglerie polissonnerie
harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause
méfait
(law) a criminal offence

mischievous /mɪs.ˈt͡ʃiː.vi.əs/ /mɪs.ˈt͡ʃiː.vəs/ /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃə.vəs/ /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪ.vəs/ adj
espiègle
causing mischief
méchant coquin espiègle malicieux malin
naughty

mischievously adv
malicieusement
in a mischievous manner

miscommunication n
mécommunication
interaction between two parties in which information is/was not communicated as desired

misconception /ˌmɪskənˈsɛp.ʃən/ n
idée erronée
a mistaken belief

miscreant /ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/ adj
mécréant
holding an incorrect religious belief

miscreant /ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/ n
mécréant mécréante parpaillot
one who holds a false religious belief; an unbeliever

misdeed /mɪsˈdiːd/ n
méfait
something wrong done

misdemeanor /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ n
délit forfait
small crime

mise en abyme n
mise en abyme

mise en scène /ˌmizɑ̃ˈsɛn/ n
mise en scène
arrangement of props and actors on a stage or for film
physical environment; surroundings

miser /ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/ n
avare pingre grippe-sou rat grigou harpagon
skinflint or scrooge

miserabilist /ˈmɪzəɹəbəlɪst/ n
misérabiliste
one who extols being miserable

miserable /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
misérable
in a state of misery
very bad (at)

miserably adv
minablement misérablement
in a miserable manner

misericord n
miséricorde
medieval dagger
ledge

miserliness n
avarice
property of being miserly

miserly /ˈmaɪ.zə(ɹ).li/ adj
avare chiche pingre radin
stingy

misery /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ/ n
misère
great unhappiness

misfire /mɪsˈfaɪ(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪs.faɪ(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪs.faɪ.ɚ/ v
caler
To fail to ignite in the proper sequence
s'enrayer
To fail to discharge properly

misfit /mɪsˈfɪt/ /ˈmɪs.fɪt/ n
inadapté
a badly adjusted person

misfortune /mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/ /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n
malchance
bad luck
malheur mésaventure
an undesirable event such as an accident

misgender /mɪsˈd͡ʒɛndə/ /mɪsˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ v
mégenrer
to refer to a person as the wrong gender

misgendering n
mégenrage
Act

misgiving /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/ n
état d'âme
Doubts, concerns

misguided /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/ adj
errant
lacking proper guidance

mishap /ˈmɪshæp/ n
accident erreur
accident, mistake, or problem

mishegoss /ˌmɪʃəˈɡɒs/ n
folie frénésie
madness, mishegoss

mishmash /ˈmɪʃˌmæʃ/ n
mélimélo méli-mélo
a collection of miscellany

misinform v
mésinformer désinformer induire en erreur
give or deliver false, fake, or misleading information

misinterpret v
mésinterpréter
to interpret wrongly

misinterpretation n
contresens
instance of misinterpreting

mislead /mɪsˈliːd/ v
induire en erreur mésinformer égarer
égarer
lead in a false direction

misleading /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ adj
trompeur
tending to mislead

misnomer /mɪsˈnoʊmɚ/ /mɪsˈnəʊmə/ n
terme mal approprié

miso /ˈmisoʊ/ /ˈmiːsəʊ/ n
miso
thick paste for making soup

misogynist /mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ /mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ n
misogyne
hater of women

misogynistic /ˈmɪs.ɒdʒ.ən.ɪst.ɪk/ adj
misogyne
of, relating to, or exhibiting misogyny

misogynoir /məˌsɑd͡ʒəˈnwɑɹ/ /mɪˌsɒd͡ʒəˈnwɑː/ n
misogynoir mysoginoire
contempt for, hatred of, or prejudice against black women

misogyny /mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ /mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
misogynie
hatred or contempt for women

misology n
misologie
Hatred or fear of reasoning or argument

misoneism /ˌmaɪsəˈniː.ɪzəm/ /ˌmɪsəˈniː.ɪzəm/ n
misonéisme
distrust or hatred of new ideas or things

misoneist /ˌmaɪsəˈniː.ɪst/ /ˌmɪsəˈniː.ɪst/ n
misonéiste
one who hates or dislikes what is new or innovative

misoprostol /mʌɪ.sə(ʊ)ˈpɹɒs.tɒl/ /ˌmaɪ.soʊˈpɹɑˌstɔl/ n
misoprostol
drug used for the prevention of drug-induced gastric ulcers and the inducement of abortions

mispick n
crapaud
defect in woven fabric

misplace /mɪsˈpleɪs/ v
égarer
to put something somewhere and then forget its location

misprision /ˌmɪsˈpɹɪʒ(ə)n/ /ˌmɪsˈpɹɪʒn̩/ n
méprise
misinterpretation or misunderstanding; an instance of this

mispronounce v
mal prononcer écorcher
to pronounce incorrectly

mispronunciation /mɪspɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /mɪspɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
de faute prononciation
mispronounced word or phrase
mauvaise prononciation
act of mispronouncing

misrepresent /ˌmɪsˌɹɛpɹəˈzɛnt/ v
détorquer
to inaccurately portray something

miss /mɪs/ n
raté
a failure to hit
mademoiselle madame
unmarried woman

miss /mɪs/ v
manquer languir regretter
to feel the absence of someone or something; to feel the want or need of
manquer rater
to fail to attend
ne comprendre pas
to fail to understand
négliger louper
to fail to notice, to overlook
rater manquer
to be late for something
to fail to hit

miss out v
laisser passer louper manquer perdre
to miss something that should not be missed

miss the boat v
manquer le coche rater le coche
fail to take advantage of an opportunity

miss the point v
ne pas comprendre être à côté de la plaque
fail to grasp the meaning

missal n
missel
book containing the prayers and responses needed when celebrating the Roman Catholic Mass throughout the year

missed call n
appel en absence
a telephone call which the responder does not answer

missile /ˈmɪs.aɪl/ /ˈmɪs.əl/ n
missile
self-propelled, guidable projectile
projectile missile
air-based weapon

missile silo n
silo de missile
container

missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ adj
disparu manquant
not able to be located

missing in action /ˈmɪsɪŋ ɪn ˈækʃən/ adj
disparu au combat porté disparu
designation for a member of an organization with whom contact is lost but whose death is not confirmed

missing link n
chaînon manquant
figuratively: sought-after intermediary figure
hypothetical primate

missing person n
disparu personne disparue
person whose whereabouts are unknown

missiology n
missiologie
the area of practical theology

mission /ˈmɪʃən/ [ˈmɪʃn̩] n
mission
religious evangelism
set of tasks that fulfills a purpose

mission accomplished phraseologicalUnit
mission accomplie
used to express that a task, or set of tasks, has been completed

mission impossible n
mission impossible
extremely difficult or impossible task

missionary /ˈmɪ.ʃən.(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈmɪʃ.əˌnɛɹ.ɪ/ n
missionnaire
person traveling to spread a religion

missionary position n
position du missionnaire
position for sexual intercourse

missive /ˈmɪsɪv/ n
missive
a written message

misspell /mɪsˈspɛl/ v
mal orthographier mal écrire
to spell incorrectly

misspelling n
faute d'orthographe
misspelt word

misstep /mɪsˈstɛp/ /ˈmɪs.stɛp/ n
faux pas
step that is wrong
faux pas bourde
error or mistake

misstep /mɪsˈstɛp/ /ˈmɪs.stɛp/ v
gaffer
to make an error or mistake
s'emmêler les pinceaux trébucher
to step badly or incorrectly

mist /mɪst/ n
brume brouillard
water or other liquid finely suspended in air
buée
a layer of fine droplets or particles

mist /mɪst/ v
brumer
to form mist

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ n
erreur faute
an error

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ v
méprendre confondre faire erreur
to take one thing for another
se tromper

mistakenly /mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/ adv
par erreur sans faire exprès à tort
by accident
à tort
wrongly

mistelle /mɪˈstɛl/ n
mistelle
drink made from alcohol and grape juice

mister /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] n
monsieur
title of adult male

mistle thrush n
draine drenne
Turdus viscivorus

mistletoe /ˈmɪs(ə)ltəʊ/ /ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/ n
gui
any of several hemiparasitic evergreen plants of the order Santalales

mistral /mɪˈstɹɑːl/ n
mistral
strong cold north-west wind in southern France and the Mediterranean

mistranslation /mɪsˈtɹænz.leɪ.ʃən/ /mɪsˈtʃɹæːnz.læɪ̯.ʃən/ n
métraduction
incorrect translation

mistreat v
maltraiter
treat someone or something roughly or badly

mistress /ˈmɪstɹɪs/ n
maîtresse
woman of authority
female teacher
maîtresse amante
woman in extramarital relationship

mistrial n
avortement de procès nullité de procès procès avorté procès nul
invalid trial

mistrust /mɪsˈtɹʌst/ n
défiance
lack of trust

mists of time n
nuit des temps

misty /ˈmɪsti/ adj
brumeux
with mist; foggy

misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ v
méprendre mal interpréter mécomprendre
to understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly

misunderstanding /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ n
malentendu quiproquo
mistake

misuse /mɪsˈjuːs/ n
mésusage
incorrect, improper or unlawful use

mitch /mɪt͡ʃ/ v
sécher

mite /maɪt/ n
acarien mite
arachnid

mithridate /ˈmɪθrəˌdeɪt/ /ˈmɪθrɪdeɪt/ n
mithridate
supposed universal antidote against poison

mithridatism n
mithridatisation mithridatisme
the practice of ingesting successively greater amounts of a poison

mitigate /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
mitiger atténuer réduire
to reduce, lessen, or decrease

mitigation /mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
soulagement
reduction of something harmful

mitochondrial /ˌmaɪ.təˈkɑːn.dɹi.əl/ /ˌmaɪ.təˈkɒn.dɹi.əl/ adj
mitochondrial
of, or relating to mitochondria

mitochondrion n
mitochondrie
respiratory organelle

mitosis /maɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /maɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ n
mitose
division of a cell nucleus

mitosome /ˈmaɪtəˌsoʊm/ n
mitosome
organelle found within eukaryotes

mitotic spindle n
fuseau mitotique
structure of the eukaryotic cytoskeleton involved in mitosis and meiosis

mitral /ˈmaɪtɹəl/ adj
mitral
pertaining to the mitral valve

mitral valve n
valve mitrale valve bicuspide
valve that divides the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart

mitre /ˈmaɪtəɹ/ n
mitre
a covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries

mitre box n
boîte à onglets
wood working appliance used to guide a handsaw or backsaw for making precise cuts

mitre saw n
scie à onglet
power saw that is a bench circular saw that is used to make accurate crosscuts and miters in a workpiece

mitten /ˈmɪtn̩/ /ˈmɪʔn̩/ n
moufle mitaine
type of glove

mitzvah n
mitzvah
an act of kindness
any of the 613 commandments of Jewish law

mix /ˈmɪks/ n
mélange
result of mixing two or more substances

mix /ˈmɪks/ v
mixer
music: combine several tracks
mélanger
stir two or more substances together
mêler
combine items from two or more sources normally kept separate

mix apples and oranges v
mélanger les torchons et les serviettes
to mix two totally different things

mix business with pleasure v
joindre l'utile à l'agréable
to do something pleasurable that is related to one's work

mixed /mɪkst/ adj
mixte
mixte mélangé mêlé
having two or more separate aspects

mixed bag n
assortiment mélange
a group of entities with few characteristics in common
il y a du bon et du moins bon il y a à boire et à manger
idiom about a mixture of advantages and disadvantages

mixed doubles n
double mixte
game between two male-female teams

mixed economy n
économie mixte
market economy with government provision

mixed marriage n
mariage mixte
marriage between people of different races, cultures, religions, etc

mixed martial arts n
combat libre
Style of combat sport

mixed metaphor n
métaphore mixte

mixed nuts n
noix mélangées

mixed reaction n
reception diverse réactions assorties réactions diverses
state of diverse reception

mixed-race adj
métis métissé
having genetic characteristics of two or more different races

mixer /ˈmɪksə(ɹ)/ n
batte-beurre mixeur
machine that mixes or beats ingredients

mixer tap n
mitigeur mélangeur

mixing bowl n
cul-de-poule saladier
Large bowl used for mixing ingredients

mixing console n
table de mixage console de mixage
electronic device for audio mixing

mixologist n
mixologue
person who creates cocktails

mixture /ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ n
mélange
act of mixing
mélange mixture
something produced by mixing

mizzen /ˈmɪ.zən/ n
artimon
mizzenmast sail

mizzenmast /ˈmɪz.ənˌmæst/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌmɑːst/ n
mât d'artimon artimon
nautical: aftmost mast

mnemonic /ni-/ /nə-/ /nəˈmɑnɪk/ /nɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
mnémonique mnémotechnique
of or relating to mnemonics

mnemonic /ni-/ /nə-/ /nəˈmɑnɪk/ /nɪˈmɒnɪk/ n
mnémotechnique moyen mnémotechnique mnémonique mnémotechnie
something used to help in remembering a thing

mnemonics /nəˈmɑn.ɪks/ /nəˈmɒn.ɪks/ n
mnémotechnique
study of techniques for improving memory

mnemotechnic /ˌniːməˈtɛknɪk/ adj
mnémotechnique
pertaining to mnemotechny

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ n
gémissement
a low cry of pain

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ v
geindre se plaindre
to complain
gémir mugir
to make a moan or similar sound

moat /moʊt/ /məʊt/ n
douve fossé
defensive ditch

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ n
foule
foule troupeau cohue
unruly group of people

mob cap /ˈmɒb kap/ n
charlotte
disposable head covering with an elasticated band
plain cap or headdress for women or girls

mob rule n
ochlocratie voyoucratie
government by the masses

mobile /ˈmoʊbaɪl/ /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ adj
mobile
capable of being moved

mobile /ˈmoʊbaɪl/ /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ n
mobile
decoration

mobile data n
données cellulaires données mobiles
data transfer over cellular network

mobile device n
appareil mobile
portable computer

mobile home n
maison mobile
prefabricated home

mobile phone n
téléphone mobile portable mobile cellulaire GSM téléphone cellulaire
portable telephone

mobile station n
station mobile
mobile equipment

mobilise v
mobiliser
to assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war
to arrange or organise people or resources to achieve a particular purpose

mobility /moʊˈbɪlɪti/ /mə(ʊ)ˈbɪlɪti/ n
mobilité
ability to move

mobility kill n
destruction mobilité
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

mobilization n
mobilisation
marshalling of troops and national resources in preparation for war

mobilized adj
mobilisé
subject to mobilization

mobocracy /mɒbˈɒkɹəsi/ n
ochlocratie
rule of the mob

moccasin /ˈmɑkəsɪn/ /ˈmɒkəsɪn/ n
mocassin
modern shoe
traditional native North American shoe

mocha /ˈmoʊkə/ /ˈmɒkə/ n
moka
coffee with chocolate

mochi /ˈmoʊtʃi/ /ˈmɒtʃi/ n
mochi
rice cake made from glutinous rice

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ /mɔk/ n
examen blanc
practice exam
imitation succédané
imitation
moquerie
act of mocking

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ /mɔk/ v
imiter
to mimic
moquer
to taunt

mock examination n
examen blanc

mock object n
mock

mock-up /ˈmɑk.ʌp/ /ˈmɒk.ʌp/ n
maquette modèle
scale or full-scale model of something

mocker n
moqueur
one who mocks

mockingbird /ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/ /ˈmɒkɪŋbɜːd/ n
moqueur
songbird of the family Mimidae

mocktail n
mocktail
non-alcoholic cocktail

mockumentary n
documenteur faux documentaire mockumentaire
programme

modal /ˈmoʊd.əl/ /ˈməʊd.əl/ adj
modal
of, relating to, or describing the mood of a clause

modal particle n
particule modale
linguistic class

modal verb n
modal verbe modal

modality n
modalité
state of being modal

modchip n
modchip

mode /mod/ /moʊd/ /məʊd/ n
façon manière
means of accomplishing something
mode
computing: one of various related sets of rules for processing data; more generally, any state of the system associated with certain behaviours

mode of transport n
moyen de transport mode de transport
vehicle or system used to transport people or goods

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] adj
exemplaire modèle
worthy of being a model

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] n
maquette modèle réduit
miniature
modèle
structural design
style
modèle exemple
praiseworthy example
modèle mannequin
person
modèle maquette
simplified representation

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] v
modeler
create from a substance
modéliser
make a miniature model
use as a model

model aircraft n
aéromodèle
aircraft made to a smaller scale

modelbuilding n
modélisme
activity of making models

modeling n
mannequinat
work of someone who models clothes
modelage
The art of sculpting models from clay
modélisation
The construction and use of a computer model

modeling clay n
pâte à modeler
malleable substance

modelization n
modélisation
the act, process or result of modelizing

modem /ˈmoʊdəm/ /ˈmoʊdɛm/ /ˈməʊdəm/ /ˈməʊdɛm/ n
modem
device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals

moderantism n
modérantisme

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ adj
modéré
not excessive
having an intermediate position in politics
mediocre

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ n
modéré
one who holds an intermediate position

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ v
modèrer
to reduce the excessiveness
modérer
to act as a moderator
to preside over as a moderator
to become less excessive

moderation /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
modération
instance of moderating; to bring away from extremes
state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

moderator /ˈmɒdəˌɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
modérateur modératrice
(Internet) a person who enforces the rules of a forum
someone who moderates

modern /ˈmɑdɚn/ /ˈmɒd(ə)n/ adj
moderne
pertaining to the current time and style
pertaining to history from c. 1800 onwards

modern art n
art moderne
modern art

modern history n
temps modernes ère moderne époque contemporaine époque moderne
history of the world beginning after the Middle Ages

modern pentathlon n
pentathlon moderne
athletics event

modern-day adj
des temps modernes
used to designate a present-day version of someone or something in history

modernism n
modernisme
any of several styles of art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that flourished in the 20th century

modernist adj
moderniste
relating to modernism

modernist n
moderniste
follower of modernism

modernity /məˈdɜːn.ɪ.ti/ /məˈdɝn.ɪ.ti/ n
modernité modernisme

modernization /ˌmɑdɚnaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ [ˌmɑɾɚ-] n
modernisation
process of modernizing

modernize /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ v
moderniser
bring something up to date

modernly adv
modernement
in a modern manner

modest /ˈmɑdəst/ adj
modeste
not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements
small

modestly adv
modestement
in a modest manner

modesty /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/ n
modestie
the quality of being modest
pudeur
pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness

modicum /-də-/ /ˈmɑdɪkəm/ /ˈmɒdɪkəm/ n
minimum modicum montant modique
modest, small, or trifling amount

modification /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
modification
act or result of modifying or condition of being modified
alteration or adjustment

modified /ˈmɑdɪfaɪd/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/ adj
modifié
changed; altered

modifier /ˈmɑdɪfaɪɚ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪə/ n
modificateur
grammar: qualifying word, clause or phrase
one who modifies

modify /ˈmɑdɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/ v
modifier
to change part of
in grammar, to qualify another word or phrase

modius n
muid

modular adj
modulaire
of or relating to a module or modules

modularity n
modularité
property of being modular

modularize v
modulariser

modulate /ˈmɑ.dju.ˌleɪt/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ˌleɪt/ v
moduler
to regulate
to move from one key to another (intransitive)
to vary the amplitude etc.
to change the pitch (transitive)

modulation /ˈmɑ.dju.ˌleɪ.ʃən/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ˌleɪ.ʃən/ n
modulation
application of a signal to a carrier

modulator n
modulateur
device that modulates

module /ˈmɑd͡ʒul/ /ˈmɒdjuːl/ n
module
self-contained component of a system
type of algebraic structure, generalization of vector spaces over non-field rings
unit of education
section of a program

modulo /ˈmɑd͡ʒəloʊ/ /ˈmɒdjʊləʊ/ /ˈmɒd͡ʒələʊ/ preposition
modulo
Given a specified modulus of

modulus n
module
absolute value of a complex number
base with respect to which a congruence is computed

modus operandi /ˈmɐʉ.dɘs ˌɔp.ɘ.ɹɛn.di/ /ˈmɐʉ.dɘs ˌɔp.ɘ.ɹɛn.dɒe/ /ˈməʊ.dʌs ˌɒp.ə.ɹæn.daɪ/ n
modus operandi
person or thing's method of operation
modus operandi mode opératoire
habits from a criminal

mofetta n
mofette

moggy /ˈmɒ.ɡi/ /ˈmɔ.ɡi/ n
chat de gouttière
cat (depreciative slang)

mogul /ˈmoʊɡəl/ /ˈməʊɡ(ə)l/ n
magnat
a rich or powerful person
bosse
a hump on a skiing piste

moguled /ˈmoʊ.ɡəld/ /ˈmoʊ.ɡʌld/ /ˈməʊ.ɡəld/ /ˈməʊ.ɡʌld/ adj
bosselé

mogulist n
bosseur bosseuse

mohatra adj
mohatra

moiety /-ɾi/ /ˈmɔɪ.ə.ti/ n
groupement
specific segment of a molecule

moil /mɔɪl/ n
corvée
hard work

moist /mɔɪst/ adj
humide moite
characterized by the presence of moisture; slightly wet

moisten /ˈmɔɪsən/ v
humidifier
to make moist
mouiller
to become moist

moisture /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃɚ/ n
humidité
the state of being moist

moisturising cream n
crème hydratante
cream that moisturises the skin

mojibake /ˌmoʊ.d͡ʒiˈbɑ.keɪ/ /ˌmoʊ.d͡ʒiˈbɑ.ki/ /ˌməʊ.d͡ʒiˈbɑː.keɪ/ /ˌməʊ.d͡ʒiˈbɑː.ki/ n
mojibake
corrupt characters or letters

mojito /moʊˈhi.toʊ/ /məʊˈhiːtəʊ/ n
mojito
Cuban cocktail

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ n
molaire
back tooth

molar mass n
masse molaire
mass of one mole of the substance

molar solution n
solution molaire
solution that contains one mole of solute per litre

molasses /məʊˈlasɪz/ /məˈlasɪz/ [məˈlæ.sɪz] [mɵˈlæ.sɪz] n
mélasse
thick brownish syrup refined from sugarcane

mold /moʊld/ /mɔʊld/ /məʊld/ n
moulage
moule
hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance
moisissure moisi mildiou
woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi

moldboard n
versoir
curved piece of metal on a plow or bulldozer

molding /ˈmoʊl.dɪŋ/ /ˈməʊl.dɪŋ/ n
moulage
act or process of shaping in a mold
anything cast in a mold
moulure modénature
architecture: narrow decorative surface
sable argileux
founding: sand used for making molds

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /mɔʊl/ /məʊl/ n
grain de beauté nævus
dark spot on the skin

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ n
taupe
burrowing insectivore
internal spy

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /məʊl/ n
môle
massive structure used as a pier or breakwater
mole
unit of amount
môle
hemorrhagic mass of tissue in the uterus

mole /ˈmoʊleɪ/ /ˈmoʊli/ n
mole
sauce

mole cricket n
courtilière
insect of Gryllotalpidae

mole-rat n
rat-taupe rate-taupe
rodent

molecular /məˈlɛkjələɹ/ /məˈlɛkjʊlə/ adj
moléculaire
relating to molecules

molecular biologist n
biologiste moléculaire
scientist who specializes in molecular biology

molecular biology n
biologie moléculaire
branch of biology

molecular formula n
formule moléculaire
a notation indicating the number of atoms of each element present in a molecule

molecular genetics n
génétique moléculaire
a field of biology

molecular mass n
masse moléculaire
mass of single molecule

molecular weight n
masse moléculaire
the sum of the atomic weights of every atom in a molecule

molecule /ˈmɑl.ə.kjul/ /ˈmɒl.ə.kjuːl/ n
molécule
group of atoms held together by chemical bonds

molehill /ˈməʊlhɪl/ n
taupinière
A small mound of earth

moleskin n
moleskine
fabric

molest /məˈlɛst/ v
abuser violer
to abuse
embêter
to annoy intentionally

molester /məˈlɛstə(ɹ)/ /məˈlɛstɚ/ n
agresseur violeur
one who molests

molinologist n
molinologue
one who studies molinology

molinology n
molinologie
study of mills

mollify /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/ v
apaiser
to appease
apaiser calmer
to ease a burden

mollusc /ˈmɑləsk/ /ˈmɒləsk/ n
mollusque
soft-bodied invertebrate of phylum Mollusca

mollycoddle /ˈmɑl.iˌkɑd.əl/ /ˈmɒl.ɪˌkɒd.əl/ v
couver materner

molten /ˈmoʊltən/ /ˈmɒltən/ /ˈməʊltən/ adj
fondu
melted
incandescent
glowing red-hot

molting n
mue

molybdenite n
molybdénite
mineral

molybdenum /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ n
molybdène
chemical element

molybdic /məˈlɪbdɪk/ adj
molybdique

molybdomancy n
molybdomancie
divination by molten metal dropped in water

mombin n
mombin

moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ /ˈməʊmənt/ n
instant moment
very brief period of time
moment in time
moment
moment of force

moment arm n
bras de levier
distance

moment of silence n
minute de silence
period of silence conducted to honor or provide a gesture of respect to a recently deceased person

moment of truth n
heure de vérité moment de vérité
deciding instant

momentarily /ˈməʊməntɛɹɪlɪi/ /ˈməʊmɛntɛɹɪlɪi/ adv
brièvement
In a momentary manner

momentary /ˈmoʊmənˌtɛɹi/ /ˈməʊmənt(ə)ɹi/ adj
momentané
lasting for only a moment

momentous /moʊˈmɛn.təs/ /məʊˈmɛn.təs/ adj
capital considérable essentiel fatidique primordial substantiel
of outstanding importance or great consequence

momentum /ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/ /ˌmə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəm/ n
quantité de mouvement
product of mass and velocity
élan
impetus, either of a body in motion, or of an idea or course of events

momo /ˈməʊməʊ/ n
momo
type of dumpling

monad /ˈmoʊnæd/ /ˈmɒnæd/ n
monade
mathematics and computing term
something ultimate and indivisible

monadic adj
monadique
of or relating to a monad

monarch /ˈmɑnɑɹk/ /ˈmɑnɚk/ /ˈmɒnək/ n
monarque
ruler

monarchism n
monarchisme
advocacy of the monarchistic political system

monarchist n
monarchiste
an advocate of, or believer in, monarchy

monarchy /ˈmɑnɚki/ /ˈmɒnəki/ n
monarchie
form of government with a hereditary head of state

monastery /ˈmɑnəstəɹi/ /ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/ /ˈmɒnəstɹi/ n
monastère
building for monks

monastic /məˈnæstɪk/ adj
monastique
of or relating to monasteries or monks

monastically adv
monastiquement
in a monastic manner

monatomic adj
monoatomique
consisting of a single atom

monetarily adv
monétairement
in a monetary sense

monetarism n
monétarisme
economic and political doctrine

monetary /ˈman.ə.teː.ɹi/ /ˈmɑnɪtɛɹi/ /ˈmʌnətɛɹi/ /ˈmʌnɪtəɹi/ /ˈmʌnɪtɹi/ adj
monétaire
of or relating to money

monetary unit n
unité monétaire
standard unit of currency

monetization /ˌmɒnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌmʌnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
monétisation
the conversion of something into money

monetize /ˈmɑnəˌtaɪz/ /ˈmɒnətaɪz/ /ˈmʌnətaɪz/ v
monétiser
to convert something into currency
to make a business activity profit-generating

money /ˈmʌni/ [ˈmɐni] n
argent monnaie
means of exchange and measure of value
currency
liquide argent
hard cash

money bag n
richard
wealthy person

money can't buy happiness proverb
l'argent ne fait pas le bonheur
true happiness comes from inside

money cowry n
cauri
mollusc of the species Monetaria moneta

money does not smell proverb
l'argent n'a pas d'odeur

money doesn't grow on trees proverb
l'argent ne tombe pas du ciel
you must work in order to have money

money laundering n
blanchiment d'argent blanchiment d’argent
act of obscuring the origin of money that has been obtained illegally

money market n
marché financier marché monétaire
market

money order n
mandat postal mandat-poste
a type of cheque

money pit pn
gouffre
A financial commitment the costs of which are unsustainable

money plant n
arbre de jade
Crassula ovata

money supply n
masse monétaire
total amount of money in a particular economy

money talks /ˈmʌn.i tɑks/ /ˈmʌn.i tɔks/ /ˈmʌn.i tɔːks/ proverb
l'argent parle
it is easier to accomplish goals using money

moneybags n
richard richou
wealthy person

moneyer /ˈmʌniɚ/ /ˈmʌnɪə/ n
monnayeur
Minter, coiner

moneylender n
usurier prêteur
person who lends money

monger /ˈmɑŋ.ɡəɹ/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡəɹ/ n
marchand
dealer

mongolism n
mongolisme
Down syndrome

mongoose /ˈmɑŋ.ɡus/ /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡus/ n
mangouste
small carnivore of the family Herpestidae

mongrel /ˈmɑŋ.ɡɹəl/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡɹəl/ n
métis bâtard corniaud métisse
someone of mixed kind

monic n
normalisé unitaire
of a polynomial whose leading coefficient is one

moniker /ˈmɑn.ɪ.kɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.kə/ n
appellation sobriquet
personal name or nickname

monism n
monisme
doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality

monitor /ˈmɑ.nə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɑ.nɪ.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾɚ/ n
moniteur monitrice
someone who watches over something
moniteur écran
computer display

monitor /ˈmɑ.nə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɑ.nɪ.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾɚ/ v
contrôler monitorer surveiller
watch over, guard

monitor lizard n
varan goanna
lizard of the genus Varanus

monitoring n
surveillance monitoring
Surveillance or continuous or regular observation

monk /mʌŋk/ n
moine
male member of monastic order

monkey /ˈmʊŋki/ /ˈmʌŋki/ n
singe guenon
primate

monkey around v
faire le singe
to act foolishly

monkey business /-nɪz/ /ˈməŋ-/ /ˈmʌŋki ˌbɪznɪs/ /ˈmʌŋkɪ ˌbɪznɪs/ [-nəs] [-nəz] n
bêtise espièglerie macaquerie singerie
activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting

monkey house n
singerie
a building where monkeys are exhibited to the public

monkey puzzle /ˈmʌŋkiˌpʌz(ə)l/ n
araucaria du Chili désespoir des singes
Araucaria araucana

monkey wrench n
clé anglaise
adjustable wrench
grain de sable dans l’engrenage
problem

monkeyflower n
mimule
plant of the genus Mimulus

monkeypox n
variole du singe variole simienne
viral disease

monkfish n
baudroie lotte
fish

mono /ˈmɑnoʊ/ /ˈmɒnəʊ/ adj
mono
having only a single audio channel

mono- /ˈmɑː.nə/ /ˈmɒn.ə/ /ˈmɒn.əʊ/ prefix
mono- uni-
one

monoamine oxidase n
monoamine oxydase
biochemistry: enzyme that degrades biogenic amines

monoarticular adj
monoarticulaire

monobasic adj
monobasique

monobob n
bob à 1 bob à un monobob monobobsleigh

monocephalous adj
monocéphale
having a single head

monochord n
monocorde

monochrome /ˈmɑn.əˌkɹoʊm/ /ˈmɒn.əˌkɹəʊm/ adj
monochrome
monochrome monocolore unicolore
having only one colour

monocle /ˈmɑnəkəl/ n
monocle
a single lens

monoclinic adj
monoclinique
having three unequal axes

monoclonal /ˌmɑn.əˈkloʊ.nəl/ /ˌmɒn.əˈkləʊ.nəl/ adj
monoclonal
genetically engineered from a single clone

monocoque n
monocoque
structure design

monocotyledon /ˌmɒnəˌkɒtɪˈliːdən/ n
monocotylédone
Plant belonging to Monocotyledones or Liliopsida

monocrotophos n
monocrotophos
insecticide

monoculist n
monoculiste

monoculture /ˈmɒnoʊˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɒnəˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
monoculture
cultivation of a single crop at a time
culture or society that lacks diversity

monocyte n
monocyte
type of blood leukocyte

monodromic adj
monodrome

monoecy n
monoécie
the condition of being monoecious

monofin n
monopalme

monogamous adj
monogame
being married to one person at a time

monogamy /məˈnɑɡəmi/ n
monogamie
permanent pair bond between two beings

monogram /ˈmɑ.nəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈmɒ.nəˌɡɹæm/ n
monogramme
a design composed of one or more letters used as an identifying mark

monogram /ˈmɑ.nəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈmɒ.nəˌɡɹæm/ v
monogrammer
(transitive) to mark something with a monogram

monograph n
monographie
scholarly book or treatise

monohydrate n
monohydrate
form of hydrate

monoi n
monoï

monoid /ˈmɒnɔɪd/ n
monoïde
type of set

monokini /mɒnə(ʊ)ˈkiːni/ n
monokini
bikini worn without the upper part

monolingual adj
monolingue unilingue
only knowing or spoken in one language

monolingualism n
monolinguisme unilinguisme
condition of being able to speak only a single language

monolith /ˈmɑn.əˌlɪθ/ /ˈmɒn.lɪθ/ /ˈmɒn.ə.lɪθ/ n
monolithe
large, single block of stone

monolithic /ˌmɑ.nəˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌmɒn.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ adj
monolithique
of or resembling a monolith
having a massive, unchanging structure that does not permit individual variation

monolithism n
monolithisme

monologue /ˈmɑnəlɑɡ/ /ˈmɑnəlɔɡ/ /ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/ n
monologue
drama: long speech by one person

monomania /ˌmɑnoʊˈmeɪni.ə/ /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ n
monomanie
an excessive interest with a single subject

monometer n
monomètre
having one meter

monomial n
monôme
term with numbers and variables

monomoraic adj
monomorique
containing one mora

monomorphemic adj
monomorphémique

monomorphism n
monomorphisme
mathematics: injective homomorphism

mononucleosis n
mononucléose
infectious mononucleosis, glandular fever

monophobia n
monophobie
fear of being alone

monophonic adj
monophonique
having a single channel

monophosphorylate v
monophosphoryler

monophthong /ˈmɑnəfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈmɑnəfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈmɑnəpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈmɑnəpˌθɔŋ/ /ˈmɒnəfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈmɒnəpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ n
monophtongue
vowel that has same sound throughout its pronunciation

monophthongization n
monophtongaison
the process of becoming monophthong

monophthongize v
monophtonguer
to change to a monophthong

monophysite adj
monophysite
Describing the beliefs of a Μonophysite

monophysitism n
monophysisme
Christian doctrine claiming a single nature of Jesus Christ

monoplegia n
monoplégie
paralysed condition

monopolist n
monopoleur monopoleuse
one who has, or attempts to acquire, a monopoly on something

monopolistic /məˌnɒpəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
monopolistique
In the manner of a monopoly

monopolization n
monopolisation
the act of monopolizing or the state of being monopolized

monopolize /məˈnɒpəlʌɪz/ v
accaparer
dominate
monopoliser accaparer
have a monopoly

monopoly /məˈnɑpəli/ /məˈnɒpəli/ n
monopole
situation of exclusive supply
privilege granting such control
exclusive possession
market thus controled

monoprogramming n
monoprogrammation

monopsony /məˈnɑpsəni/ /məˈnɒpsəni/ n
monopsone
market situation in which there is only buyer for a product

monopteral adj
monoptère
having a single row of columns

monorail /ˈmɑnəɹeɪl/ /ˈmɒnəɹeɪl/ /ˈmɒnəʊˌɹeɪl/ n
monorail
a railroad system where the trains run on one rail
wagon monorail
a train running on a single rail

monosaccharide n
monosaccharide ose
a simple sugar, composed of a single ring

monosemic adj
monosème

monosemy /ˈmɒ.nə(ʊ)ˌsiː.mi/ n
monosémie
property of terms of having single meaning

monosexual adj
monosexuel
composed of, or relating to, only one sex.
sexually attracted to only one sex/gender

monosexual n
monosexuel monosexuelle
monosexual person

monosodium glutamate n
glutamate de sodium glutamate monosodique
mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid

monostable adj
monostable
electronics: having more than one state, only one of which is stable

monosyllabic /ˌmɑ.noʊ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk/ /ˌmɔ.nəʉ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
monosyllabique
using monosyllables
monosyllabique monosyllabe
consisting of one syllable

monosyllable n
monosyllabe
a word of one syllable

monothalamous adj
monothalamé
botany: whose spikelets are all similar

monotheism /ˌmɑnoʊ̯ˈθiɪzm̩/ n
monothéisme
belief in one God

monotheist n
monothéiste
a believer in monotheism

monotheistic /ˌmɑnəθiˈɪstɪk/ /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)θiːˈɪstɪk/ /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)θɪˈɪstɪk/ adj
monothéiste
believing in a single god

monothematic adj
monothématique
composed of a single traditional name element

monotherapy n
monothérapie

monotonic /ˌmɑnəˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌmɒnəˈtɒnɪk/ adj
monotone
mathematics: never decreasing or increasing as its independent variable increases

monotonic function n
fonction monotone
type of function

monotonicity n
monotonie
mathematics, physics: the state of being monotonic

monotonize v
monotoniser

monotonous /məˈnɑtənəs/ /məˈnɒtənəs/ adj
monotone ennuyeux

monotony /məˈnɑtni/ /məˈnɑtəni/ /məˈnɒtəni/ n
monotonie
tedium
property of mathematical function

monotown n
monoville

monotreme /ˈmɒnətɹiːm/ n
monotrème
egg-laying mammal

monotype n
monotype
a typesetting machine
a print of some design created on metal or glass

monotypic /ˌmɒ.nə.ˈtɪ.pɪk/ adj
monotypique
Relating to monotypy

monoxide /məˈnɒksʌɪd/ n
protoxyde
oxide containing a single oxygen atom

mons veneris n
mont de Vénus motte
female mons pubis

monsoon /mɑnˈsuːn/ /mɒnˈsuːn/ n
mousson
tropical rainy season
wind

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ adj
monstrueux
very large

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ n
bête monstre
a prodigy
monstre
terrifying dangerous creature
anti-social person, especially a criminal
bizarre or whimsical creature

monster truck n
camion monstre monster truck
truck designed to perform in monster truck shows

monstrance /ˈmɑnztɹəns/ /ˈmɒnstɹəns/ n
ostensoir
ornamental receptacle in which the consecrated host is placed for Eucharistic adoration

monstress /ˈmɑnstɹəs/ /ˈmɒnst(ə)ɹɛs/ n
monstresse
female monster

monstrosity /mɒnˈstɹɒsɪti/ n
monstruosité
Monstrous thing, person or act
State of being monstrous

monstrous /ˈmɑnstɹəs/ /ˈmɒnstɹəs/ adj
monstrueux
hideous or frightful
enormously large

montage /mɑnˈtɑʒ/ /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈmɑn.tɑʒ/ /ˈmɒn.tɑːʒ/ n
montage
composite work created by assembling other elements
art or process of creating such a composite work

montage /mɑnˈtɑʒ/ /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈmɑn.tɑʒ/ /ˈmɒn.tɑːʒ/ v
monter
to combine into, or depict as, a montage

month /mʌnθ/ [mɐn̪θ] [mʌn̪θ] n
mois
period into which a year is divided

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adj
mensuel
occurring every month

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adv
mensuellement
occurring every month

montiform /mɒntɪfɔːm/ adj
montiforme
having the shape of a mountain

montmorillonite n
montmorillonite
a type of smectite clay

monument /ˈmɑnjəmənt/ /ˈmɑnjʊmənt/ /ˈmɒnjʊmənt/ n
monument mémorial
structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons

monumentality n
monumentalité
the quality or state of being monumental

moo /mu/ /muː/ interjection
meuh
sound made by a cow or bull

moo /mu/ /muː/ n
beuglement meuglement
characteristic sound made by a cow or bull

moo /mu/ /muː/ v
beugler mugir meugler
to make a lowing sound

moo-moo n
meumeu
(childish) cow

mooch /muːt͡ʃ/ v
errer
wander around aimlessly

moocher n
tapeur tapeuse
a person having a tendency to repeatedly ask help of others

mood /muːd/ /mʉd/ n
ambiance atmosphère
prevalent atmosphere
humeur
mental state
disposition
humeur mauvaise humeur
bad mood

mood swing n
saute d'humeur
rapid and extreme changing in mood

moody /ˈmuːdi/ adj
lugubre mélancolique taciturne
dour, gloomy or brooding
lunatique
Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental
mélancolique
sulky or depressed

moola /ˈmuː.lɑ/ /ˈmuː.lə/ /ˈmuːˌlɑː/ /ˈmyː.lɑ/ /ˈmʊ.lɑ/ n
blé moula oseille pognon thune
informal: money

moon /mun/ /muːn/ n
lune
any substantially sized natural satellite of a planet
largest natural satellite of planet Earth
lune mois
month

moon /mun/ /muːn/ v
montrer sa lune
to display one's buttocks to

moon bag n
banane
pouch

moon landing n
alunissage
arrival of a spacecraft on the moon

moon letter n
lettre lunaire
moon letter

moon pool /ˈmunˌpul/ /ˈmuːnpuːl/ n
puits central
opening in the base of the hull of a vessel, which is used for lowering equipment into the sea below

moon trefoil n
luzerne arborescente
Medicago arborea

moonbase n
base lunaire
a base located on a moon

moonbow n
arc-en-ciel lunaire
Meteorological phenomenon

mooncake /ˈmunkeɪk/ /ˈmuːnkeɪk/ n
gâteau de lune
Chinese pastry usually eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival

moondial n
cadran lunaire
instrument for telling time

moonfish n
sélène
any of various flat, oval marine fish species

moonflower /ˈmuːnflaʊə/ n
fleur de lune
Ipomoea alba

mooning n
mooning
Act of showing one's buttocks

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ n
clair de lune
light reflected from the moon

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ v
avoir une double casquette cumuler travailler au noir
to work at a secondary job

moonlighter n
travailleur au noir cumulard travailleuse au noir
person who works a second job

moonlighting n
travail au noir travail dissimulé
period of working on the side

moonmilk n
lait de lune mondmilch
limestone

moonquake n
tremblement de lune
lunar seismic event

moonraker /ˈmuːn.ɹeɪ.kə/ /ˈmuːn.ɹeɪ.kɚ/ n
bonnette cacatois perruche
small, light sail high on a mast

moonrise n
lever de lune
The time of day or night when the moon begins to rise over the horizon

moonscape n
paysage lunaire
desolate landscape

moonset n
coucher de lune
the setting of the moon below the horizon

moonshine /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/ n
alcool de contrebande
illicit liquor

moonsickle /ˈmuːnˌsɪkl̩/ n
croissant de lune
thin crescent of the moon

moonstone n
pierre de lune
translucent gemstone

moonstruck adj
lunatique
crazy or insane when affected by the phases of the Moon

moonwalk /ˈmunwɔk/ /ˈmuːnwɔːk/ n
moonwalk
dance style

moor /moː/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ /mʊə/ [möː(ə̯)~mʊ̈ː(ə̯)] n
lande
region with poor, marshy soil, peat and heath

moor /moː/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ /mʊə/ [möː(ə̯)~mʊ̈ː(ə̯)] v
amarrer
to secure or fix firmly
amarrer ancrer
to fix or secure, as a vessel, in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with cables or chains
amarrer ancrer mouiller
to cast anchor or become fastened

moorhen /ˈmuɹ.hɛn/ n
poule d'eau
water birds of the genus Gallinula

mooring n
amarrage
act of securing a vessel

moorland n
brande bruyère lande
land covered with heather or bracken

moose /muːs/ n
orignal élan [[d']]Amérique
largest member of the deer family (Alces alces)

moot /muːt/ adj
discutable
subject to discussion
non pertinent stérile vain
having no practical importance

moot point n
contentieux
issue that is open for debate

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ n
grimace
a grimace
serpillière vadrouille moppe torchon
implement for washing floors
tignasse
head of hair

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ v
serpiller
to rub, scrub, clean or wipe with a mop, or as if with a mop

mop the floor with someone v
écraser
trounce or defeat thoroughly

mop up v
faire le ménage
To fix problems; to correct or repair

moped /ˈmoʊ.pɛd/ /ˈməʊ.pɛd/ n
mobylette cyclomoteur vélomoteur mob
two-wheeled vehicle

mopping n
serpillage
process of cleaning with a mop

mora /ˈmɔːɹə/ n
more
(phonology) unit of syllable weight

moraine /mɒˈɹeɪn/ /məˈɹeɪn/ n
moraine
accumulation of rocks and debris

moral /ˈmoɹəl/ /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹ-/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔrəl/ adj
moral
relating to principles of right and wrong
conforming to a standard of right behavior
capable of right and wrong action
positively affecting the mind, confidence or will

moral /ˈmoɹəl/ /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹ-/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔrəl/ n
morale
moral practices or teachings
moralité
the moral significance or practical lesson

moral code n
code moral
set of rules prescribing behavior

moral hazard n
hasard moral
prospect that a party insulated from risk may behave differently from the way it would behave if it were fully exposed to the risk

moral panic n
panique morale tollé public
mass movement, public outcry

moral support n
soutien moral
assistance given to a person or cause

morale /məˈɹæl/ /məˈɹɑːl/ n
moral
the capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others

moralism /ˈmɒɹəlɪzm/ n
moralisme
Act or practice of moralizing

moralist n
moraliste
one driven by perceived morals

moralistic adj
moraliste
Characteristic of or relating to a narrow-minded concern of the morals of others

morality /məˈɹælɪti/ n
moralité
moralité morale
recognition of or obedience to the rules of right conduct

morality police n
police des mœurs
police enforcing moral code

morass /məˈɹæs/ n
bourbier
anything that entraps or makes progress difficult
marais marécage
tract of soft, wet ground

moratorium /ˌmɒ.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ /ˌmɔ.ɹəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/ /ˌmɔː.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ n
moratoire
authorization permitting temporary suspension of payments
suspension of an ongoing activity

moray /məˈɹeɪ/ /ˈmɒ.ɹeɪ/ /ˈmɔː.ɹeɪ/ n
murène
eels of the family Muraenidae

morbid /ˈmɔɹ.bɪd/ /ˈmɔː.bɪd/ adj
macabre malsain morbide pathologique
morbide
of or relating to disease
grisly, gruesome

morbidity n
morbidité
incidence of a disease as a rate
quality of being unhealthful or diseased

mordacious adj
mordant caustique corrosif mordicant

mordant /mɔː(ɹ)dənt/ v
amordancer
to subject to a mordant

more /mo(ː)ɹ/ /moə/ /moʊ/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ adv
davantage plus
comparative of much
plus
word to form a comparative

more /mo(ː)ɹ/ /moə/ /moʊ/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ determiner
mieux
comparative of many

more Catholic than the Pope adj
être plus catholique que le pape
adhering more stringently to Roman Catholic practice than is required

more and more adv
de plus en plus
progressively more

more and more determiner
de plus en plus de

more haste, less speed proverb
il ne faut pas confondre vitesse et précipitation
when one is in a hurry, one often ends up completing a task more slowly

more often than not adv
le plus souvent
more likely to be the case than not

more or less /mɔɹ ɔɹ lɛs/ adv
plus ou moins peu ou prou
approximately
plus ou moins presque
almost

more than meets the eye adj
un train peut en cacher un autre

morel /məˈɹɛl/ n
morille
genus Morchella

moreover /mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/ /mɔːˈɹəʊvə/ adv
en outre en plus de plus au demeurant au reste au surplus
in addition to what has been said

morepork /ˈmoːpoːk/ /ˈmɔɹˌpɔ(ə)ɹk/ /ˈmɔːpɔːk/ n
ninoxe boubouk
Ninox novaeseelandiae

mores /ˈmɔː.ɹeɪz/ n
coutume mœurs
a set of accepted moral norms or customs

morganatic /mɔɹɡəˈnætɪk/ /mɔːɡəˈnætɪk/ adj
morganatique
designating a marriage between a man of higher rank and a woman of lower rank

morgue /moɹɡ/ /mɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ /mɔːɡ/ [mo̞ɹɡ] n
morgue
place for dead people

moribund /ˈmɔːɹɪbʌnd/ adj
moribond mourant
approaching death

morion /ˈmɒɹɪən/ n
morion
type of helmet

morna /məʊˈɹnɑ/ n
morna
a genre of Cape Verdean music

morning /mɔːnɪŋ/ /mɔːɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ n
matin matinée
the part of the day after midnight and before midday
matin matinée avant-midi
part of the day between dawn and midday

morning after n
lendemain de veille

morning dress n
jaquette
man's formal suit

morning glory n
belle-de-jour gloire du matin ipomée volubilis
plant

morning sickness n
nausée matinale
early morning nausea from pregnancy

morning star n
étoile du matin
spiked weapon on staff

morning star pn
étoile du matin
planet Venus as seen around dawn

morning wood n
gaule du matin érection matinale
morning erection

morning-after pill n
pilule du lendemain
type of contraceptive pill

moron /-ɑn/ /mo(ː)ɹɒn/ /ˈmoɹɑn/ /ˈmɔːɹɒn/ [ˈmo̞ɹɑn] n
andouille débile mongol
person who makes uncool attempts to impress others
attardé crétin demeuré
person of borderline intelligence

morose /mɔɹˈoʊs/ /məˈɹoʊs/ /məˈɹəʊs/ adj
morose sombre
sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour

morosity n
morosité

morpheme /ˈmoː.fiːm/ /ˈmɔɹ.fim/ /ˈmɔː.fiːm/ n
morphème
smallest linguistic unit

morphemic adj
morphémique
of or relating to morphemics or to a morpheme

morphine /ˈmoː.fiːn/ /ˈmɔɹˌfin/ /ˈmɔː.fiːn/ n
morphine
crystalline alkaloid

morphism n
morphisme
arrow

morphoclimatic adj
morphoclimatique

morphogenesis n
morphogenèse morphogénie
the differentiation of tissues and subsequent growth of structures in an organism

morphogenic adj
morphogénique
of or pertaining to a morphogen, morphogene or to morphogenesis

morphogeny n
morphogénie
history of the evolution of forms; that part of ontogeny that deals with the germ history of forms, distinguished from physiogeny

morphological /ˌmɔːfəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
morphologique
relating to morphology

morphologically adv
morphologiquement
with regard to morphology

morphology /moːˈfɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /mɔɹˈfɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /mɔːˈfɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
morphologie
a scientific study of form and structure
linguistic study of the form and structure
biological study of the form and structure
a description of the form and structure of something
geological study of the form and structure
the form and structure of something

morphometric adj
morphométrique

morphophoneme n
morphonème morphophonème
underlying phonemic structure of a morpheme

morphophonemic adj
morphophonémique
relating to morphophonemes or morphophonemics

morphophonology /ˌmɒ(ɹ).foʊˌfɒnˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
morphophonologie

morphoplasm n
morphoplasme
kinoplasm, trophoplasm

morphopsychology n
morphopsychologie

morphosyntactic adj
morphosyntaxique
pertaining to morphosyntax

morphosyntactical adj
morphosyntaxique
morphosyntactic

morphosyntax n
morphosyntaxe

morrow /ˈmɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈmɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈmɔɹ.oʊ/ n
lendemain
the next or following day
matin
morning

morsel /ˈmɔɹsəl/ /ˈmɔːsəl/ n
morceau
small fragment

mortadella n
mortadelle
sausage

mortal /ˈmɔɹtəl/ /ˈmɔːtəl/ adj
mortel
susceptible to death
causing death; deadly; fatal; killing

mortal /ˈmɔɹtəl/ /ˈmɔːtəl/ n
mortel mortelle
human; someone susceptible to death

mortal sin n
péché grave
grave sin

mortality /mɔɹˈtælɪti/ n
mortalité condition mortelle
condition of being susceptible to death
mortalité taux de mortalité
death rate

mortar /ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
mortier
mixture of lime or cement, sand and water
lightweight indirect fire weapon which transmits recoil to a base plate
vessel used to grind ingredients
short, heavy, large-bore cannon

mortar and pestle n
mortier et pilon
device used for crushing and grinding ingredients into a fine paste or powder

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ n
hypothèque
special form of secured loan

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ v
hypothéquer
to borrow against a property

mortify /ˈmoɹtɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɔːtɪfaɪ/ v
macérer mortifier
to discipline by suppressing desires
tuer
to kill

mortise /ˈmɔː(ɹ).təs/ /ˈmɔː(ɹ).tɪs/ n
mortaise
a hole for a tenon

mortise-and-tenon joint n
tenon et mortaise
joint

mortmain /ˈmɔɹt.meɪn/ /ˈmɔːt.meɪn/ n
mainmorte
inalienable possession of lands

morula /ˈmɔːɹələ/ n
morula
spherical mass of blastomeres

mosaic /moʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /moʊˈzeɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪk/ n
mosaïque
artwork
genetically diverse individual
viral disease

mosaicist n
mosaïste
person who designs or builds mosaics

mosaiculture n
mosaïculture

moscovium /mɒˈskəʊ.vi.əm/ n
moscovium
115th element

mosh /mɑʃ/ /mɒʃ/ v
pogoter
jump and collide with other dancer
wild, jumping dancing

mosh pit n
mosh pit
mosh dance floor

mosque /mɑsk/ /mɒsk/ n
mosquée
a place of worship for Muslims

mosquito /mɒˈskiː.təʊ/ /məˈski.toʊ/ n
moustique
small flying insect of the family Culicidae, known for biting and sucking blood

mosquito bite n
bouton de moustique piqûre de moustique
visible bump of inflamed skin
piqûre de moustique
event of a mosquito bite

mosquito fern n
azolla
aquatic fern

mosquito net n
moustiquaire
fine net used to protect against mosquitos

moss /mɑs/ /mɒs/ /mɔs/ n
mousse
plants of the division Bryophyta
a kind or species of such plants

mossy /ˈmɑːsi/ /ˈmɒsi/ adj
moussu moussue
covered in or overgrown with moss

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ adv
extrêmement très
highly
la plus le plus les plus
forming the superlative

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ determiner
la majeure partie de la plupart de
majority of

most of all adv
par-dessus tout plus que tout
to a greater extent than anything else

most significant bit n
bit le plus significatif
bit of the largest order

mostly /ˈmoʊstli/ /ˈməʊstli/ adv
majoritairement surtout
for the most part

mot juste /məʊˈʒuːst/ n
mot juste
perfectly appropriate word or phrase

mote /moʊt/ /məʊt/ n
atome
A small particle; a speck

motel /moʊˈtɛl/ n
motel
type of hotel

motet n
motet
a composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style

moth /mɑθ/ /mɒθ/ /mɔθ/ n
mite papillon de nuit phalène
insect similar to a butterfly

moth-eaten adj
mangé aux mites
containing moth holes
old and in poor condition

mothball /mɒθbɔːl/ n
boule de naphtaline
small ball

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ [ˈmɐðə(ɹ)] n
mycoderme mère de vinaigre
film that produces vinegar
mère maman
female (human) who parents a child, gives birth to a baby, or is pregnant
one’s female parent

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ [ˈmɐðə(ɹ)] v
materner
to treat as a mother would be expected to

mother hen n
mère poule
overprotective woman

mother lode n
filon principal
large or rich vein of precious mineral

mother of the nation n
mère de la nation

mother ship /ˈməðər ʃɪp/ n
navire amiral vaisseau mère
vessel that serves a smaller vessel

mother superior n
mère supérieure
nun in charge of a convent

mother tongue /ˈmʌð.ə ˌtʌŋ/ /ˈmʌð.ɚ ˌtʌŋ/ n
langue maternelle
one's native tongue

mother-in-law /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɔː/ n
belle-mère
spouse's mother

mother-of-pearl /ˌmʌðəɹ əv ˈpɜː(ɹ)l/ n
nacre
pearly layer

mother-to-be n
future mère
pregnant woman

motherboard /ˈmʌðɚˌbɔɹd/ n
carte mère carte de fond de panier carte principale
primary circuit board of a computer

motherese n
mamanais
motherese

motherfucker /ˈmʌðəˌfʌkə/ /ˈmʌðɚˌfʌkɚ/ n
fils de pute connard connasse brassière enculé de ta mère
generic term of abuse

motherfucking /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)ˌfʌkɪŋ/ adj
astie de fils de pute de putain de saloperie de tabarnak de
an intensifier

motherhood /ˈmə-/ /ˈmʌðəhʊd/ /ˈmʌðɚˌhʊd/ n
maternité
state of being a mother

motherhouse n
maison mère
religious monastery from which the other houses were founded

motherland /ˈmʌð.ə.lænd/ /ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ n
patrie
the country of one's ancestors

motif /moʊˈtiːf/ n
motif
recurring or dominant element; a theme
decorative figure that is repeated in a design
music: short melodic passage that is repeated in several parts of a work
nucleotide or amino-acid sequence pattern

motile /ˈməʊtaɪl/ adj
motile
Having the power to move spontaneously

motility n
motilité
state of being motile

motion /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈməʊ.ʃən/ n
motion
parliamentary proposal
mouvement
state of progression from one place to another
change of place or position

motion capture n
capture de mouvement
use sensors to track and record the position, velocity, acceleration and impulse of a movement

motion sickness n
cinétose mal des transports cinépathie nausée
nausea or dizziness in a moving vehicle

motionless /ˈmoʊʃənlɛs/ /ˈməʊʃənlɛs/ adj
immobile
at rest, not moving

motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ /ˈmoʊ.ɾəˌveɪt/ /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ v
motiver
to encourage

motivated adj
motivé
enthusiastic; having motivation

motivation n
motivation
willingness of action especially in behavior
reason for doing something
something which motivates

motivational adj
incitatif motivationnel
tending or intended to motivate

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ adj
mobile mouvant
Relating to motion and/or to its cause
moteur
causing motion

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ n
motif
arts: motif
motif mobile
a cause to commit a crime
motif thème
music: theme or subject

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ v
motiver
to prompt or incite

motive power n
force motrice
power that enables something to move

motley /ˈmɑtli/ /ˈmɒtli/ adj
bigarré
having many colours; variegated
hétéroclite
comprising greatly varied elements

motmot n
motmot
Bird in the taxonomic family Momotidae

motocross n
motocross
off-road motorbike racing

motor /ˈmoʊtəɹ/ /ˈməʊtə/ [ˈmoʊɾɚ] n
moteur
machine that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy

motor home n
camping-car
recreational home on wheels

motor racing n
courses d'automobiles
auto racing

motor scooter n
scooter scouteur
small motorcycle or moped

motor unit n
unité motrice
neuron and fibres

motor vehicle n
véhicule automobile véhicule à moteur
any land-based means of transportation

motorboat /ˈmoʊtəˌboʊt/ /ˈməʊtəˌbəʊt/ n
canot automobile bateau à moteur
boat driven by an engine

motorcade /ˈməʊtə(ɹ)ˌkeɪd/ /ˌməʊtə(ɹ)ˈkeɪd/ n
cortège motorisé
procession of cars

motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ /ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəl/ [ˈmoʊɾɚˌsaɪkl̩] n
moto motocyclette motocycle
open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel

motorcycle sport n
motocyclisme
The sport of racing with motorcycles

motorcyclist n
motocycliste
someone who rides a motorcycle

motoring n
automobilisme
car driving

motorist n
automobiliste
one who drives a motor vehicle

motorization n
motorisation
the act of motorizing something

motormouth n
verbomoteur verbomotrice
one who talks very fast or incessantly

motorway /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ n
autoroute
highway designed for high-speed motor-traffic

mottled /ˈmɑt əld/ adj
tacheté marbré
spotted

mottled duck n
canard brun
Anas fulvigula

motto /ˈmɑ.toʊ/ /ˈmɒ.təʊ/ n
devise
sentence, phrase or word forming part of an heraldic achievement
suggestive sentence, phrase or word

mouflon /ˈmuːf.lɑːn/ /ˈmuːf.lɒn/ n
mouflon
sheep

mouldboard n
versoir
curved blade on a plough that serves to turn over the furrow

mouldy /ˈmoʊldi/ adj
moisi
covered with mould

moulin /ˈmuːlæn/ n
moulin
cylindrical, vertical shaft that extends through a glacier

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ n
mue
process
skin or feathers cast off

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ v
muer
to shed hair, feathers, skin, horns etc., as an animal
to shed in such a manner (transitive form)

mound /maʊnd/ n
monticule
baseball term
monticule butte
artificial elevation of earth
tertre
natural elevation

mound /maʊnd/ v
butter
fortify with a mound

mound royal n
monde

mount /maʊnt/ [maʊnt] [maʊnʔ] [mãʊ̃(n)ʔ] n
éminence
palmistry: prominence
cavalier
rider in cavalry
monture
horse
monture support
a mounting

mount /maʊnt/ [maʊnt] [maʊnʔ] [mãʊ̃(n)ʔ] v
augmenter progresser
to increase in quantity or intensity
chevaucher enfourcher
to place oneself on a horse, bicycle etc. to ride
grimper monter
to get upon; to ascend; to climb
lancer
to begin an assault, campaign etc.
monter
computing: to attach a drive or device
to attach an object to a support
to cause something to rise or ascend
monter sauter
to get on top of an animal to mate
s'élever
to attain in value; to amount to
sauter se cogner se taper
to have sexual intercourse with someone
élever
to rise on high

mountain /ˈmaʊn.tən/ /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ [ˈmaʊn.tn̩] [ˈmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩] [ˈmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩] n
montagne
large amount
montagne mont
large mass of earth and rock

mountain bike n
VTT vélo tout terrain
bicycle especially designed for off-road riding

mountain buzzard n
buse montagnarde
Buteo oreophilus

mountain chain n
chaîne de montagnes
a series of mountain ranges

mountain chickadee n
mésange de Gambel
Poecile gambeli

mountain goat n
chèvre des montagnes Rocheuses
Oreamnos americanus

mountain gorilla n
gorille des montagnes
Gorilla beringei beringei

mountain guide n
guide de haute montagne guide de montagne

mountain hare n
lièvre variable
Lepus timidus

mountain pass n
col
low point

mountain range n
chaine de montagnes cordillère
line of mountains

mountain shrike n
pie-grièche des Philippines
Lanius validirostris

mountain wagtail n
bergeronnette à longue queue
Motacilla clara

mountain zebra n
zèbre de montagne zèbre vrai
Equus zebra

mountaineer /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪə̯(ɹ)/ /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/ [ˌmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩ˈiəɹ] [ˌmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩ˈiəɹ] n
alpiniste
one who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure
montagnard montagnarde
someone who lives in a mountainous area

mountaineering n
alpinisme
sport

mountainous /ˈmaʊn.tən.əs/ /ˈmaʊn.tɪn.əs/ [-ʔn̩-] [ˈmæʊn.tn̩.əs] [ˈmæ̃ʊ̃(n)-] adj
montagneux
having many mountains

mountainousness n
état montagneux
a mountainous condition

mounted /ˈmaʊntɪd/ adj
à cheval
on horseback

mounted police /ˈmaʊntɪd pəˈliːs/ n
police montée
unit of the civil police

mourn /mo(ː)ɹn/ /moən/ /moɹn/ /mɔːn/ /mʊən/ /mʊɹn/ [ˈmo̞ɹn] v
porter le deuil déplorer
express sadness for, grieve over

mournful /ˈmo(ː)ɹnfəl/ /ˈmoənfəl/ /ˈmɔɹnfəl/ /ˈmɔːnfəl/ adj
funèbre affligé chagrin lugubre morne mélancolique
filled with grief or sadness

mourning /ˈmo(ː)ɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmoənɪŋ/ /ˈmoɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmʊənɪŋ/ /ˈmʊɹnɪŋ/ [ˈmo̞ɹnɪŋ] n
deuil
expressing sorrow over death
clothes worn by mourners
act of expressing sorrow

mourning dove n
tourterelle triste
Zenaida macroura

mouse /maʊs/ /maʊz/ /mʌʊs/ /mʌʊz/ n
souris
rodent of the genus Mus
computing: input device
shy person

mouse /maʊs/ /maʊz/ /mʌʊs/ /mʌʊz/ v
fureter
to mouse around

mouse pad /ˈmaʊs.pæd/ n
tapis de souris
mouse pad

mouse wheel n
molette de souris
disc used for scrolling

mousehole n
trou de souris
hole through which a mouse enters a room

mousekin /ˈmaʊskɪn/ n
souriceau
baby mouse

mouser /ˈmaʊsə(ɹ)/ /ˈmaʊzə(ɹ)/ n
souricier
cat that catches mice

mousetrap /ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/ n
piège à souris souricière
device for killing mice

mousse /muːs/ n
mousse
dessert

moustache /məˈstaːʃ/ /məˈstæʃ/ /məˈstɐːʃ/ /məˈstɑːʃ/ /məˈstɒʃ/ /ˈmʌstæʃ/ n
moustache bacchante charmeuses
hair on upper lip

moustached /məˈstɑːʃt/ /ˈmʌstæʃt/ adj
moustachu
having moustache

moustachioed adj
moustachu
possessing a moustache

mouth /maʊð/ /maʊθ/ /mʌʊθ/ [məʊθ] n
bouche gueule goule góll
the opening of a creature through which food is ingested
embouchure
the end of a river out of which water flows
embouchure bouche
an outlet, aperture or orifice

mouth off v
se plaindre
to complain or otherwise express oneself in a loud, immoderate manner

mouth-to-mouth resuscitation n
bouche-à-bouche
first-aid technique to return an unconscious person's respiration by pressing the rescuer's mouth against the mouth of the patient and blowing air into his/her lungs

mouthful n
bouchée gorgée
amount that will fit in a mouth

mouthguard n
protège-dent
device

mouthing n
labialisation
in sign languages

mouthpart n
pièce buccale
part of the anatomy of insects

mouthpiece /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/ n
embouchure
part of a wind or brass instrument
micro microphone
part of a telephone
porte-parole porte-paroles
spokesman who speaks on behalf of someone else

mouthwash n
bain de bouche gargarisme
liquid used to clean one's mouth

mouthwatering adj
appétissant alléchant
delicious in taste

movable nu n
nu éphelcystique

movable type n
imprimerie à caractères mobiles
system of printing and typography

move /muːv/ n
déménagement
the event of changing one's residence
mouvement coup
the act of moving a token on a gameboard

move /muːv/ v
bouger déplacer
to change the place of a piece
bouger mouvoir se déplacer
to change place or posture; to go
déménager partir partir s'installer s'installer
déplacer bouger
to cause to change place or posture; to set in motion
inciter
to excite to action
émouvoir bouger
to arouse the feelings or passions of

move away v
déménager

move heaven and earth v
remuer ciel et terre déplacer des montagnes
to go to extreme lengths

move house v
déménager

move in v
emménager
start living or working in a new place

move on v
passer à autre chose
to start dealing with something else

move out v
déménager
to vacate one's place of residence

move with the times v
vivre avec son temps

movement /ˈmuːv.mənt/ n
mouvement
trend in various fields or social categories
physical motion
music: division of a larger musical composition

movie /ˈmuːvi/ n
film œuvre cinématographique
motion picture

movie star n
star de cinéma
star of the cinema

moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ adj
touchant émouvant
that causes someone to feel emotion

moving spirit n
âme
provider of significant impetus or guidance

moving walkway n
tapis roulant
slow conveyor belt that transports people horizontally

mow /moʊ/ /məʊ/ v
faucher couper l'herbe tondre le gazon
to cut down

mower /ˈmoʊ.ɚ/ /ˈməʊ.ə(ɹ)/ n
faucheuse
a person who cuts grass

moxa /ˈmɑksə/ /ˈmɒksə/ n
moxa
woolly material obtained from mugwort leaves

moxibustion /ˌmɒksɪˈbʌst͡ʃən/ n
moxibustion
burning of moxa against skin

moxie /ˈmɒksi/ n
tripes
spirit, courage, force of character

mozzarella /mut.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mɑt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mɒt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mʌt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ n
mozzarella mozzarelle
soft Italian cheese

mozzetta n
mosette
short cape

mu /mju/ /mjuː/ /muː/ n
mu
Greek letter

much /mʊt͡ʃ/ /mʌt͡ʃ/ adv
beaucoup
to a great extent

much /mʊt͡ʃ/ /mʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
beaucoup
a large amount of

much ado about nothing /mʌtʃ əˈduː əˈbaʊt ˈnʌθɪŋ/ phraseologicalUnit
beaucoup de bruit pour rien
a lot of fuss

much good may it do someone phraseologicalUnit
grand bien leur fasse grand bien lui fasse grand bien te fasse grand bien vous fasse

much of a muchness phraseologicalUnit
kif-kif bonnet blanc, blanc bonnet c’est du pareil au même
little difference between multiple things

mucilaginous /ˌmjuːsɪˈlædʒɪnəs/ adj
mucilagineux
of, pertaining to, or resembling mucus

muck /mʊk/ /mʌk/ n
boue gadoue
slimy mud
fumier
soft manure

muck in v
mettre la main à la pâte

muckraker n
fouille-merde
A scandal-mongering person who is not driven by any social principle

mucoproteinuria n
mucoprotéinurie

mucormycosis /mju.kəɹ.maɪˈkoʊ.səs/ n
mucormycose
fungal infection

mucous /ˈmjuːkəs/ adj
muqueux
pertaining to mucus

mucous membrane n
muqueuse
membrane which secretes mucus

mucus /ˈmjuːkəs/ n
mucus
slippery secretion

mud /mʌd/ n
boue
wilful remarks or claims
boue fange
mixture of soil and water

mud /mʌd/ v
embouer
to make muddy

mud flap n
bavette
mud flap

mud wrestling n
lutte dans la boue
form of entertainment

mudbrick /ˈmʌd.bɹɪk/ n
brique crue
brick of mud

mudded adj
boueux
covered with mud

muddiness n
bouosité
the characteristic of being muddy

muddle /ˈmʌd(ə)l/ /ˈmʌdl̩/ n
confusion désordre pagaille
a mixture; a confusion; a garble

muddle /ˈmʌd(ə)l/ /ˈmʌdl̩/ v
confondre embrouiller mélanger rendre confus
mix together, to mix up; to confuse

muddy /ˈmʌdi/ adj
boueux vaseux
covered or splashed with, or full of, mud

muddy the waters v
brouiller les pistes noyer le poisson
To make something unclear and difficult to understand

mudflap n
bavette
A rectangular flap mounted near the wheel of a truck to prevent mud from being thrown up onto the vehicle

mudflat n
sèche
flat expanse of mud, esp. tidal flat

mudguard n
garde-boue pare-boue
a cover over, or a flap behind, the wheels of a vehicle

mudra /muːˈdɹɑː/ /mʊˈdɹɑː/ n
mudrâ
symbolic hand postures of India

mudslide n
coulée de boue
geological disaster in which a large amount of mud gathers and moves rapidly down a hill or slope

mudslinger n
insulteur
one who casts aspersions

muesli /ˈmjuːsli/ /ˈmjuːzli/ n
muesli musli
breakfast dish

muezzin /muˈɛ.zɪn/ n
muezzin
person who issues call to prayer

muff /mʌf/ n
manchon
a piece of fur or cloth for keeping the hands warm
toison touffe
pubic hair

muffin /ˈmʌfɪn/ n
muffin
cupcake-shaped baked good, American muffin
flattish bun, English muffin

muffing n
muffing

muffle /mʌfl̩/ v
assourdir étouffer
To mute or deaden
couvrir emmitoufler
To wrap up for warmth, protection or security

muffler /ˈmʌflɚ/ n
pot d'échappement silencieux d'échappement
part of exhaust pipe

mufti /ˈmʊfti/ /ˈmʌfti/ n
mufti
Muslim scholar
tenue civile
civilian dress

mug /mʌɡ/ n
bobine margoulette tronche gueule poire trogne
(slang) the face
couillon gogo pigeon
(colloquial) a person who is easily fooled
mug chope
large cup

mug /mʌɡ/ v
agresser détrousser
to assault for the purpose of robbery
faire des simagrées
to exaggerate a facial expression

mug shot n
photographie d'identité judiciaire portrait
photograph taken of the head and shoulders

mugger /ˈmʌɡə/ /ˈmʌɡɚ/ n
agresseur
a street robber
crocodile des marais
the large crocodile Crocodylus palustris

muggy /ˈmʌɡi/ adj
humide étouffant
humid or hot and humid

mugwort /ˈmʌɡwɜːt/ /ˈmʌɡwɝt/ n
armoise
any of several artemisias
armoise commune armoise
Artemisia vulgaris

mujahid /mʊˈdʒɑːhɪd/ n
moudjahid mujâhid
a Muslim engaging in jihad

mujik /muːˈʒiːk/ /ˈmuː(d)ʒɪk/ n
moujik
Russian peasant

mukhtar /ˈmʊktɑɹ/ /ˈmʊktɑː/ [ˈmʊx-] n
moukhtar
A minor official in various Arab and Turkish contexts

mulatto /m(j)ʊˈlætəʊ/ /muˈlɑtoʊ/ n
mulâtre café au lait mulâtresse
person of mixed black and white descent

mulberry /ˈmʌlbəɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɛɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɹi/ n
mûre mure
the fruit
mûre écrasée
the colour
mûrier murier
the tree

mulch /mʌlt͡ʃ/ n
paillis paillage
shredded matter for covering the soil

mulch /mʌlt͡ʃ/ v
pailler
to apply mulch

mulching /mʌlt͡ʃɪŋ/ n
paillage
the act of preparing/applying a mulch

mulct /mʌlkt/ v
mulcter verbaliser
impose a fine

mule /mjuːl/ n
mule mulet
person paid to smuggle drugs
mulet mule
offspring of male donkey and female horse
mule
backless shoe

muleta n
muleta
(bullfighting) red flag

muleteer /ˌmjuːləˈtɪə(ɹ)/ n
muletier
mule driver

mull /mʌl/ v
réfléchir considérer gamberger ruminer
to work over mentally

mullah /ˈmʊ.lə/ /ˈmʌ.lə/ n
mollah
a Muslim religious scholar and teacher

mulled wine n
vin chaud
wine with spices served hot

mullein /ˈmʌlɪn/ n
molène
plants of the genus Verbascum

mullet /ˈmʌlət/ /ˈmʌlɪt/ n
mulet muge
fish of the family Mugilidae (grey mullets)
rouget
fish of the family Mullidae (red mullets)
nuque longue coupe mulet mullet
hairstyle

mullion /ˈmʌliən/ n
meneau
vertical bar between the casements of a window

multi- /ˈmʌl.taɪ/ /ˈmʌl.ti/ prefix
multi-
pertaining to many

multi-billion adj
multi-billion
having more than 1,000,000,000

multi-owner adj
multi-propriétaire
to more than one owner

multibillion /ˌmʌltiˈbɪljən/ adj
multimilliard
having a value of several billion

multibillionaire n
multimilliardaire
person worth many billions

multicellular adj
multicellulaire
having many cells

multicellularity n
multicellularité
the condition of being multicellular

multiclient adj
multiclient

multicolored /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌləd/ /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌlɚd/ adj
multicolore
having multiple colors

multicombustible adj
multicombustible

multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
multiculturel
relating to several different cultures

multiculturalism /ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃəɹəˌlɪz(ə)m/ n
multiculturalisme
societal idea

multiculturalist adj
multiculturaliste
pertaining to or advocating multiculturalism

multiculturalist n
multiculturaliste
an advocate of multiculturalism

multiculturality n
multiculturalité
multiculturality

multidimensional adj
multidimensionnel pluridimensionnel
having more than two dimensions

multidirectional adj
multidirectionnel

multiethnic adj
multiethnique
of, pertaining to, or consisting of several ethnic groups

multifaceted adj
multifacette
having multiple facets

multigenerational adj
multigénérationnel

multihop adj
multi-saut
(networking) Proceeding in multiple hops

multihopping n
multi-saut
(networking) Proceeding in multiple hops

multihull /ˈmʌltihʌl/ n
multicoque
type of boat

multilateral adj
multilatéral
having many sides or points of view

multilateralism n
multilatéralisme
tendency of nations to act with others

multilayer adj
multicouche
any system of multiple layers

multilevel /ˌmal.tiˈlev.əl/ /ˌmʌl.taɪˈlɛv.əl/ /ˌmʌl.tiˈlɛv.əl/ adj
multi-niveau multiniveau
Having several levels

multilinear form n
forme multilinéaire
multiply linear mapping to a field of scalars

multilingual /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj
multilingue plurilingue
pertaining to multiple languages
polyglotte multilingue
able to communicate fluently in multiple languages

multilingualism n
multilinguisme plurilinguisme
ability to speak several languages

multilocular adj
multiloculaire pluriloculaire

multimedia /məltiˈmiːdi.ə/ n
multimédia
The use of different media to convey information

multimeter n
multimètre
measuring instrument

multimethod n
multiméthode
object-oriented programming

multimillion adj
multimillionnaire
having several millions

multimillionaire n
multimillionnaire
person worth many millions

multinational adj
multinational
of, or involving more than two countries
operating, or having subsidiary companies in multiple countries

multinational n
multinationale
multinational company

multinode adj
multi-nœud
of or relating to multiple nodes

multipack n
multipack

multipair adj
multipaire
comprising more than one twisted pair

multiparty adj
multipartite
involving several different political parties

multipartyism n
multipartisme pluripartisme

multiphysics n
multiphysique

multiplayer /ˌmʌl.tiˈpleɪ.əɹ/ [ˌmɐɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ə] [ˌmʌɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ɚ] adj
multijoueur
allowing multiple players to play simultaneously

multiple /ˈml̩tɪpl̩/ /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ adj
multiple
having more than one element, part, component or function

multiple /ˈml̩tɪpl̩/ /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ n
multiple
a number that may be divided by another number with no remainder

multiple fruit n
fruit composé
a fruit that develops from the fusion of carpels from more than one flower

multiple inheritance n
héritage multiple
in programming: inheriting from multiple superclasses

multiple myeloma n
myélome multiple
cancer

multiple orgasm n
orgasme multiple

multiple rocket launcher n
LRM lance-fusées multiple lance-roquettes multiple

multiple sclerosis n
sclérose en plaques
chronic disease of the brain and spinal cord

multiple star n
étoile multiple
Multiple star

multiple unit n
rame automotrice
train of self-propelled cars

multiple-choice question n
question à choix multiple
a question where the answerer has the choice between multiple answers

multiplex n
complexe multisalles
large cinema complex

multiplex v
multiplexer
to combine signals

multiplexer n
multiplexeur
device that interleaves several activities

multiplexing n
multiplexage

multiplicand /ˌmʌltəplɪˈkænd/ n
multiplicande
number that is to be multiplied by another

multiplication /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
multiplication
calculation
process

multiplication sign n
signe de multiplication
symbol denoting multiplication

multiplication table n
table de multiplication
in arithmetic

multiplicity n
multiplicité
the state of being made of multiple diverse elements
a large indeterminate number

multiplier /ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪəɹ/ [ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ɚ] n
multiplicateur
number

multiply /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ v
faire la multiplication multiplier
intransitive: perform multiplication
multiplier
transitive: perform multiplication on (a number)
increase the amount, degree or number of
intransitive: breed or propagate
intransitive: grow in number

multipolar /mʌltiˈpəʊlə/ adj
multipolaire
having multiple centers of influence
physics, biology: having more than two poles

multiprocessing /ˈmʌltiˌpɹɒsɛsɪŋ/ /ˈmʌltiˌpɹəʊsɛsɪŋ/ n
calcul parallèle traitement parallèle
computation using one more than one procesor

multipurpose adj
multi-usages multifonction polyvalent à usages multiples
having multiple uses

multiresistant adj
multirésistant
resistant to multiple drugs

multisectoral adj
multisectoriel

multiset n
multiensemble
generalized type of set that may contain multiple occurrences of elements

multistage adj
multiétage
astronautics: of a rocket with detachable parts

multitasking n
multitâche
simultaneous execution of multiple tasks (computing)

multitenant adj
multi-locataire
to more than one tenant

multitude -t͡ʃ- /ˈmʌltəˌt(j)ud/ /ˈmʌltɪtjuːd/ n
multitude
great amount or number, often of people
mass of ordinary people; the populace or the masses

multiuser adj
multi-utilisateur

multivariate /ˌmal.tiˈveː.ɹi.æɪt/ /ˌmʌl.tiˈvæɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˌmʌl.tiˈvɛə.ɹi.eɪt/ /ˌmʌl.tiˈvɛɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˌmʌl.tiˈvɛː.ɹi.eɪt/ adj
multivariable multivarié
having or involving multiple variables

multiverse /ˈmʌltiːˌvɜ(ɹ)s/ /ˈmʌltəˌvɝs/ /ˈmʌltɪˌvɜːs/ n
multivers
hypothetical group of all possible universes

mum /mʌm/ n
maman
mother (informal, familiar)

mum's the word phraseologicalUnit
motus et bouche cousue
indicates that something is a secret

mumble /ˈmʌmbəl/ v
marmonner
to speak unintelligibly

mummer /ˈmʌm.ə/ /ˈmʌm.ɚ/ n
mime
actor in a pantomime

mummery n
mommerie
mummer's performance

mummification n
momification
the making of a dead body into a mummy to preserve it

mummify v
momifier
transitive: to mummify

mummy /ˈmʌmi/ n
momie
embalmed corpse
maman
child's term for mother

mummy brown /ˌmʌmi ˈbɹaʊn/ n
brun de momie brun momie brun égyptien jaune de momie
brown pigment originally prepared from ground-up remains of Egyptian mummies, etc.

mumps n
oreillons parotidite
contagious disease

munchies /ˈmʌnt͡ʃiz/ n
foncedalle
craving for food as a result of use of cannabis

mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/ adj
ennuyeuse ennuyeux ordinaire
tedious
mondain profane mondaine
worldly
ordinaire
ordinary
prosaïque

mung bean /ˈmʊŋ ˌbiːn/ /ˈmʌŋ ˌbiːn/ n
haricot mungo ambérique verte
seed of Vigna radiata

municipal /mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/ adj
municipal
pertaining to city

municipality /mjʊˌnɪsɪˈpælɪti/ n
municipalité commune
a district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts

munificence /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ n
générosité munificence
the quality of being munificent; generosity

muntin n
croisillon
window pane separator

muntjac /ˈmʌntd͡ʒæk/ /ˈmʌntd͡ʒɑːk/ n
muntjac
deer of the genus Muntiacus

muon /ˈmjuːɒn/ n
muon
an unstable elementary particle in the lepton family

muonic adj
muonique
pertaining to, or composed of muons

mura /ˈmu.ɹə/ n
mura
luminance non-uniformity

mural /ˈmjɝəl/ /ˈmjʊəɹəl/ /ˈmjʊɹəl/ n
peinture murale
painting on wall

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ n
assassinat
the crime of deliberate killing
meurtre homicide volontaire
an act of deliberate killing

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ v
anéantir
defeat decisively
assassiner meurtrir occire
deliberately kill

murder weapon n
arme du crime
weapon used to commit a murder

murderball n
rugby-fauteuil
wheelchair rugby

murderer /ˈmɜːdəɹə/ /ˈmɝdəɹɚ/ n
meurtrier meurtrière assassin assassine
person who commits murder

murderess /-ɹəs/ /mɜːdəˈɹɛs/ /ˈmɜːdəɹɪs/ /ˈmɜːdɹɪs/ /ˈmɝdəɹəs/ n
meurtrière
woman who commits murder

murderous /ˈmɜːdəɹəs/ /ˈmɜːdɹəs/ /ˈmɝdəɹəs/ /ˈmɝdɹəs/ adj
meurtrier
likely to commit murder
used to commit murder; capable of causing death

murine /ˈmjʊəɹaɪn/ adj
murin
characteristic of mice

murky /ˈmɜː(ɹ)ki/ adj
sombre trouble
hard to see through

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ n
murmure rumeur
low sounds or speech
muttered complaint or protest
souffle
sound by turbulent flow of blood etc.

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ v
murmurer
to speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble

muscle /ˈmʌ.sl̩/ /ˈmʌ.səl/ n
muscle
contractile tissue
strength, force
organ composed of muscle tissue

muscle memory n
mémoire musculaire
subconscious memorisation of a physical movement

muscle relaxant n
myorelaxant
drug

muscle tone n
tonus musculaire
the continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles

musclebound adj
raide

muscleman n
armoire à glace musclor
man with developed muscles

muscovite n
muscovite
mineral of the mica group

muscular /ˈmʌ.skjəl.ɚ/ /ˈmʌ.skjʊl.ə/ adj
musclé musculeux
having strength
musculaire
of or relating to muscles
musculeux musclé
having large, well-developed muscles

muscular dystrophy n
dystrophie musculaire
muscular dystrophy

musculature n
musculature
collection of muscles

musculocutaneous adj
musculo-cutané
pertaining to the muscles and skin

musculotropic adj
musculotrope
acting on muscle tissue

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ n
muse égérie
a source of inspiration

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ v
songer
to become lost in thought

musette /mjuˈzɛt/ /mjuːˈzɛt/ /mjʊ-/ n
musette
any of various small bagpipes having a soft sound, especially with a bellows
organ stop using reed pipes with cone-shaped resonators
pastoral air or tune that has a drone imitating this instrument; dance performed to this music
small bag or knapsack with a shoulder strap
small oboe without a cap for its reed

museum /mjuˈziəm/ /mjuˈzæm/ /mjuːˈziːəm/ /mjəˈziːəm/ [mjuˈzɛəm] n
musée
building or institution

mush /mʊʃ/ /mʌʃ/ interjection
dia hue
directive given to start moving

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ /ˈmʌʃˌɹʊm/ n
champignon
fruiting body of a fungus
fungus itself

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ /ˈmʌʃˌɹʊm/ v
champignonner
to grow quickly
to gather mushrooms

mushroom cloud n
champignon atomique
mushroom-shaped cloud

mushy /ˈmʊ.ʃi/ /ˈmʌ.ʃi/ adj
fleur bleue à l'eau de rose
overly sappy, corny, or cheesy
mou
soft; squishy
pâteux
resembling or having the consistency of mush; semi-liquid, pasty, or granular

music /ˈmjuzɪk/ /ˈmjuːzɪk/ n
musique
sound, organized in time in a melodious way
any pleasing or interesting sounds
partition
sheet music

music box n
boîte à musique boîte-à-musique
box that generates or plays music

music chart n
Hit-parade
ranking of music

music of the spheres n
harmonie des sphères musique des sphères
music produced by celestial bodies

music school /ˈmjuːzɪkˌskuːl/ n
école de musique académie de musique
school of music

music stand n
pupitre
stand for holding sheet music

music therapy n
musicothérapie
any of various therapeutic uses of music

music video n
clip vidéoclip vidéo musicale
motion picture accompanying a song

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ adj
musical
of or relating to music
musicien musicienne
gifted or skilled in music

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ n
comédie musicale musical
stage performance, show or film

musical chairs n
chaises musicales
game

musical instrument n
instrument de musique
a device, object, contrivance or machine used to produce musical notes or sounds

musical notation n
notation musicale
writing system

musical saw n
scie musicale
musical instrument

musical scale n
gamme
a set of musical notes, typically ordered in pitch

musicality /ˌmju.zɪ.ˈkæ.lɪ.ti/ n
musicalité
condition of being musical

musically adv
musicalement
in a musical manner

musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/ n
musicien musicienne
person who performs or writes music

musicological adj
musicologique
of or pertaining to musicology

musicologist n
musicologue
one who studies musicology

musicology /mjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
musicologie
study of music

musing adj
pensif songeur
absorbed in thought; contemplative

musing n
pensée
thought

musique concrète n
musique concrète
type of music

musk /mʌsk/ n
musc
greasy secretion with powerful odour

musk ox n
bœuf musqué
Arctic mammal

muskellunge /ˈmʌskəlʌnd͡ʒ/ n
maskinongé
Esox masquinongy

musket /ˈmʌskət/ /ˈmʌskɪt/ n
mousquet
firearm

musketeer /ˈmʌskətə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌskɪtə(ɹ)/ n
mousquetaire
foot soldier
member of French royal bodyguard

muskrat /ˈmʌskɹæt/ n
rat musqué
Ondatra zibethicus

muslin /ˈmʌz.lɪn/ n
mousseline
thin cotton cloth

mussel /ˈmʌsəl/ n
moule
any small edible bivalve shellfish

must /məs(t)/ /ˈmʌst/ n
must obligation
something mandatory
moût mout
fruit juice that will ferment or has fermented, usually from grapes

must /məs(t)/ /ˈmʌst/ v
devoir
be required to
said about something that is very likely, probable, or certain to be true

must not v
devoir ne pas
must refrain from

must-have n
must
essential item or feature

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmɐs.təd] [ˈmʊs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] adj
moutarde
of the colour of mustard

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmɐs.təd] [ˈmʊs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] n
moutarde
condiment
plant
colour

mustard gas n
gaz moutarde ypérite
vesicant gas

mustard greens n
chou faux jonc moutarde brune moutarde indienne
Brassica juncea

mustard seed n
graine de moutarde cosse de moutarde
small, round seed of the mustard plant

mustelid n
mustélidé
any species of family Mustelidae

muster /ˈmʌs.tə/ /ˈmʌs.tɚ/ n
modèle
something shown for imitation

muster /ˈmʌs.tə/ /ˈmʌs.tɚ/ v
battre le rappel
to call or assemble together

musty /ˈmʌstɪ/ adj
moisi
having an odour or taste of mould; (generally) having a stale or unfresh odour or taste

mutable /ˈmjuːtəbəl/ [ˈmjuːtəbl̩] adj
mutable
changeable

mutagen /ˈmjuːtəd͡ʒn̩/ n
mutagène
agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation

mutagenicity n
mutagénicité pouvoir mutagène
mutagenic condition or degree of mutagenic capacity

mutant /ˈmjutn̩(t)/ /ˈmjuːtənt/ n
mutant
something that has mutated

mutate /mjuːˈteɪt/ /ˈmju.teɪt/ v
muter
to undergo mutation

mutating table n
table mutante

mutation /mjuˈteɪʃən/ n
mutation
heritable change in genetic material
alteration in the sound of a word
any alteration or change

mutational adj
mutationnel
pertaining to mutation

mutatis mutandis /m(j)uˌtɑtəs m(j)uˈtɑndəs/ /m(j)uːˌtɑːtɪs muːˈtandɪs/ /mjuˌteɪtəs mjuˈtændəs/ adv
mutatis mutandis toute proportion gardée toutes proportions gardées
having changed what needs to be changed

mute /mjuːt/ adj
muet assourdi
not having the power of speech
muet muette silencieux mutique silencieuse
silent, not making a sound

mute /mjuːt/ n
muet muette
person unable to speak
sourdine
sordine

mute /mjuːt/ v
mettre en silencieux couper le son
turn off the sound of
rendre muet rendre silencieux taire
silence, make quiet

mute h /mjuːt eɪtʃ/ n
h muet
usage of the letter h at the start of a word which allows liaison with a preceding consonant

mute swan n
cygne tuberculé cygne muet
Cygnus olor

muteness n
aphonie mutisme mutité
characteristic of being mute

mutex /ˈmjuːtɛks/ n
mutex exclusion mutuelle
object in a program

mutilate /ˈmjuː.tɪ.lət/ /ˈmjuː.tɪ.lɪt/ /ˈmjuː.tɪˌleɪt/ v
mutiler
To physically harm as to impair use

mutilation n
mutilation
act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated

mutineer n
mutin
someone who participates in mutiny

mutinous adj
mutin séditieux
likely to commit mutiny

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ /ˈmjut.ni/ n
mutinerie révolte
organized rebellion

mutism /ˈmjuːtɪzəm/ n
mutisme
psychological disorder

mutoscope n
mutoscope

mutt /mʌt/ n
cabot bâtard corniaud
mongrel dog
con corniaud crétin imbécile
idiot, stupid person

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ n
marmonnement marmottement
instance of muttering

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ v
feuler grogner râler
make a low sound
marmonner grommeler marmotter
speak under one's breath
marmonner marmotter
speak incoherently

muttering n
grommellement
something muttered

mutton /ˈmʌtn̩/ [ˈmʌʔn̩] n
mouton
the flesh of sheep used as food

mutual /ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/ adj
mutuel
having the same relationship, each to each other
reciprocal
relating to a form of mutual insurance or financial institution

mutual assured destruction n
destruction mutuelle assurée
threat

mutual friend n
ami commun amie commune
friend of each of two or more people

mutual fund n
fonds communs fonds mutuel
finance: form of collective investment

mutual masturbation n
masturbation mutuelle
activity in which persons simultaneously masturbate themselves

mutualism /ˈmju.t͡ʃu.əˌlɪz.m̩/ /ˈmjuː.tʃʊ.əˌlɪz.m̩/ n
mutualisme
interaction between two species that benefits both

mutuality n
mutualité
the property of being mutual

mutually /-lɪ/ /-tʃwə-/ /ˈmjut͡ʃuəli/ /ˈmjuːtʃʊəli/ adv
mutuellement
in the same way, each to the other; reciprocally

mutually intelligible adj
intercompréhensible
of a speech variety, able to be understood by speakers of another variety

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ n
museau
part of animal's head
muselière
device to stop an animal from biting

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ v
museler
to restrain from speaking or acting

muzzle brake n
frein de bouche
device on a firearm

my /maɪ/ /mi/ /mə/ /mɪ/ determiner
mon ma mes
belonging to me

my arse interjection
mon cul
Indicates disapproval, disregard or disbelief

my ass interjection
mon cul
Indicates disapproval, disagreement, or disbelief

my bad interjection
autant pour moi
my fault

my blood type is ... phraseologicalUnit
mon groupe sanguin est …
my blood type is …

my car has broken down phraseologicalUnit
ma voiture est en panne mon auto est en panne
my car has broken down

my eye interjection
mon œil
non-gloss Expression of disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust, or disbelief

my foot interjection
mon œil
Indicates disapproval, disregard or disbelief

my kingdom for a horse phraseologicalUnit
mon royaume pour un cheval
willingness to sacrifice anything for something previously unimportant

my name is phraseologicalUnit
je m'appelle mon nom est ...
a way to identify oneself

my pleasure interjection
ce fut un plaisir de rien tout le plaisir est pour moi
a polite reaction to receiving thanks

mycelium /maɪˈsi.li.əm/ n
mycélium
vegetative part of a fungus

myco- /maɪ.koʊ/ /maɪ.kə/ /mʌɪ.kə(ʊ)/ prefix
myco-

mycocecidium n
mycocécidie

mycological adj
mycologique
of or pertaining to mycology

mycologist /maɪˌkɑləˈd͡ʒɪst/ n
mycologiste
a person who studies, professes or practices mycology

mycology /maɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /maɪˈkɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
mycologie
study of fungi

mycosis /maɪˈkoʊsɪs/ n
mycose
an infection caused by a fungus

mydriasis /maɪ-/ /mɪˈdɹaɪ ə sɪs/ n
mydriase

myelin /ˈmaɪəlɪn/ n
myéline
white, fatty material, composed of lipids and lipoproteins

myelin sheath n
gaine de myéline
envelope of myelin

myelo- prefix
myélo-

myeloblast n
myéloblaste
cell

myeloma n
myélome
malignant tumor of bone marrow

myelopathy n
myélopathie
disorder in which the tissue of the spinal cord is diseased or damaged

myiasis /maɪ.ˈaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
myiase
infestation of a living vertebrate with maggots

myna /ˈmaɪnə/ n
mainate
the Asian members of starling family

myo- prefix
myo-
of or relating to muscle

myocardial /maɪoʊˈkɑɹdi.əl/ /maɪəʊˈkɑːdi.əl/ adj
myocardique
relating to the myocardium

myocarditis n
myocardite
inflammation of the myocardium

myocardium n
myocarde
muscles that surround and power the heart

myoglobin n
myoglobine
small globular protein

myology /mʌɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
myologie

myoma /maɪˈoʊmə/ n
myome
tumor composed of muscle tissue

myometrium /ˌmaɪəʊˈmiːtɹiəm/ n
myomètre
smooth muscle forming the wall of the uterus

myopathic adj
myopathique myopathe
pertaining to myopathy

myopathy n
myopathie
any of several diseases of muscle

myope n
myope
One who has myopia

myopia /maɪˈoʊ.pi.ə/ /maɪˈəʊ.pɪ.ə/ n
myope
lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning

myopic /maɪˈoʊpɪk/ /maɪˈɑpɪk/ /maɪˈɒpɪk/ adj
myope
unable to see distant objects unaided

myostatin /ˈmaɪəʊˌstætɪn/ n
myostatine
a protein

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ /ˈmɪɹi.əd/ adj
nombreux
great in number

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ /ˈmɪɹi.əd/ n
myriade
ten thousand
vast diversity or number

myriagon /ˈmiɹiəɡɑn/ /ˈmɪɹɪəɡɒn/ n
myriagone

myriametre n
myriamètre

myriarch n
myriarque
all senses

myringitis n
myringite
inflammation of the eardrum

myrmecology /ˌmɜː(ɹ)mɪˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ n
myrmécologie
study of ants

myrmecophagous adj
myrmécophage
feeding on ants

myroblyte /ˈmɪɹəblaɪt/ n
myroblyte
saint whose relics or place of burial produce or are said to have produced the Oil of Saints or the odour of sanctity

myroblytic adj
myroblytique
of or pertaining to myroblytes

myrrh /mɜɹ/ [mɜː(ɹ)] [mɝ] n
myrrhe
dried sap of the myrrha tree

myrtle /ˈmɜːtl̩/ /ˈmɝtl̩/ [ˈmɝtɫ̩] [ˈmɝɾɫ̩] n
myrte
evergreen shrub

myself /maɪˈsɛlf/ pronoun
me m' moi-même
me, reflexive form of me

mysophobe n
mysophobe
person with an abnormal fear of filth

mysophobia n
mysophobie

mystacial /mɪsˈteɪʃi.əl/ /mɪsˈteɪʃəl/ adj
mystaciale

mystagogue n
mystagogue
person who prepares an initiate

mysterious /məˈstɪɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪɹi.əs/ adj
mystérieux
of unknown origin

mystery /ˈmɪst(ə)ɹi/ n
mystère
something secret or unexplainable
someone or thing with an obscure or puzzling nature

mystery play n
mystère
medieval dramatic performance

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ adj
mystique
of, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ n
mystique
someone who practices mysticism

mystical /ˈmɪstɪkl̩/ /ˈmɪstɪkəl/ adj
mystique
relating to mystics or mysticism

mysticism /ˈmɪs.tɪˌsɪz.əm̩/ n
mysticisme mystique
beliefs and ideas of mystics
doctrine of direct communication of divine truth

mystification n
mystification
act of being mystified

myth /mɪθ/ n
mythe
divine story
commonly-held but false belief

mythical /ˈmɪθɪkəl/ adj
mythique
existing in myth

mythicize /ˈmɪθɪˌsaɪz/ v
mythiciser mythifier mythiser

mythological /ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
mythologique
of, or relating to myths or mythology
legendary

mythologize /mɪˈθɒlədʒʌɪz/ v
mythologiser

mythology /mɪˈθɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /mɪˈθɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
mythologie
collection and study of myths
myths of a people
myths concerning an event, person or institution

mythomania n
mythomanie
compulsion to tell lies

mythomaniac /ˌmɪθəʊˈmeɪniæk/ /ˌmɪθəˈmeɪniæk/ n
mythomane mythomaniaque
someone who suffers from mythomania

mythomaniacal adj
mythomane mythomaniaque
afflicted with mythomania

myxobacterium n
myxobactérie
any of many gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria, of the phylum Myxobacteria, that form colonies of slime

myxoma n
myxome
tumor of primitive connective tissue

myxomatosis /ˌmɪksəməˈtəʊsɪs/ n
myxomatose
rabbit disease

mzungu /(ə)mˈzʊnɡuː/ n
mzoungou
mzungu

mâche n
mâche blanchette boursette clairette doucette mâche potagère
Valerianella locusta

ménage à trois /məˌnɑːʒ ɑː ˈt(ɹ)wɑː/ /məˌnɑːʒeɪ ˈt(ɹ)wɑː/ /ˌmeɪnɑːʒ ɑː ˈt(ɹ)wɑː/ /ˌmɛnɑːʒ ɑː ˈt(ɹ)wɑː/ n
ménage à trois

métier /ˈmɛtjeɪ/ n
métier
calling

n- /ɛn/ prefix
n-

n-adic adj
n[[-adique]]
having a valency of n

n-butane /ɛnˈbjuːteɪn/ n
n-butane
hydrocarbon CH₃(CH₂)₂CH₃

n-dimensional adj
n-dimensionnel
having arbitrary number of dimensions

n-tuple n
n-uple n-uplet
tuple containing n terms

n-word n
mot en N
euphemism for “nigger”

n/a adj
N/D non disponible
not available
non applicable sans objet
not applicable

na-na na-na boo-boo /ˈnæːnəˌnæːnə ˈbuːˌbuː/ phraseologicalUnit
lalalère nanananère nananère
taunt tune

nab /næb/ v
choper pogner
to grab or snatch

nabob /ˈneɪbɑb/ /ˈneɪbɒb/ n
nabab
an Indian ruler
someone of great wealth
someone with grandiose style or manner

nabobship n
nababie
rank or condition of a nabob

nacelle /nəˈsɛl/ n
nacelle
separate streamlined enclosure mounted on an aircraft to house an engine, cargo, or crew

nadir /neɪˈdɪə(ɹ)/ /neɪˈdɪɚ/ /ˈneɪ.də(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪ.dɚ/ /ˈneɪˌdɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪˌdɪɚ/ /ˈnæd.ɪə(ɹ)/ n
fond nadir
figuratively the lowest point
nadir
point of the sky

nadiral /ˈneɪ.dɪɹəl/ adj
nadiral
at a nadir

naff all pronoun
que dalle
nothing

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ n
rosse canasson carne haridelle rossinante
old useless horse

naga /ˈnɑːɡə/ n
nâga
a semi-divine mythological creature in the form of a snake

nagging adj
persistant
causing persistent mild pain

nah [næː] [nɑː] [nẽː] interjection
nan
no

naiad /ˈnaɪæd/ /ˈnaɪəd/ /ˈneɪæd/ /ˈneɪəd/ n
naïade
female deity

nail /neɪl/ [neɪ̯ɫ] n
clou ongle
spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials
ongle clou
on fingers and toes
seize
archaic English unit of length

nail /neɪl/ [neɪ̯ɫ] v
baiser emmancher fourrer
engage in sexual intercourse
choper
catch
clouer
employ a nail as a fastener
envoyer
accomplish something completely and successfully
toucher
hit a target effectively with some weapon

nail clipper n
coupe-ongles
nail trimmer

nail file n
lime à ongles
A file for shaping one's fingernails and toenails

nail gun n
cloueur pistolet à clous
gun which drives nails

nail polish n
vernis à ongles
cosmetic lacquer

nail polish remover n
dissolvant
solvent used to remove nail polish

nail scissors n
ciseaux à ongles
small scissors

naive /naɪˈiːv/ /nɑːˈiːv/ adj
naïf
(art) simple, childlike style
naïf ingénu naïve
lacking experience, wisdom, or judgement

naked /ˈneɪkɪd/ /ˈnɛkɪd/ adj
nu
bare, not covered by clothing
lacking some clothing
barren, unvegetated
nu tout nu
glib, without decoration, put bluntly

naked as a jaybird adj
nu comme un ver
naked

naked as the day one was born adj
nu comme un ver
completely naked

naked eye n
œil nu
unaided eyesight

naked mole rat n
rat-taupe nu

nakedness n
nudité
state of being naked

namaste /ˈnʌməsteɪ/ n
namasté
a greeting

namby-pamby adj
gnangnan
insipid and sentimental

namby-pamby n
gnangnan
one who is insipid, sentimental}} or weak

name /neɪm/ n
nom
word or phrase indicating a particular person, place, class or thing
reputation
person or legal person

name /neɪm/ v
appeler identifier
to publicly implicate
choisir élire
to mention, specify
nommer
to designate for a role
nommer dénommer
to give a name to
préciser nommer
to identify, define, specify

name brand n
marque de fabrique marque déposée nom commercial
trademark

name day n
fête fête du prénom
feast day of a saint

name names v
citer des noms
identify specific people

named /neɪmd/ /ˈneɪmd/ adj
nommé
having a name

named pipe n
canal nommé
extension to the anonymous pipe

nameless adj
innomé sans nom
having no name

namely /ˈneɪmli/ adv
à savoir c'est-à-dire nommément
specifically

namepiece n
objet éponyme

nameplate n
plaque
A plate or plaque inscribed with a name

namesake /ˈneɪmseɪk/ n
homonyme
person with the same name as another

namespace /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ n
espace de noms espace de nom
conceptual space

nametag n
nominette
tag with one's name on it

naniq n
kudlik

nanite n
nanite
nanorobot

nanny /ˈnæni/ n
bonne d'enfants nounou nourrice
child's nurse

nanny goat n
bique chèvre
female goat

nanny state n
gouvernemaman état nounou état paternaliste
over-paternalistic government

nano- /ˈnænoʊ/ /ˈnænəʊ/ prefix
nano-
10-9

nano-ohm n
nanoohm
unit of electrical resistance

nanobel n
nanobel

nanobiotechnological adj
nanobiotechnologique
of or relating to nanobiotechnology

nanobiotechnology n
nanobiotechnologie
any of several forms of biotechnology employing devices on the nano scale

nanocanal n
nanocanal

nanocandela n
nanocandela

nanocar /ˈnænoʊkɑɹ/ /ˈnænəʊkɑː/ n
nanovoiture

nanocephaly n
nanocéphalie

nanochip n
nanopuce

nanocode n
nanocode

nanoconductor n
nanoconducteur
a nanoscale conductor

nanocormia n
nanocormie

nanocoulomb n
nanocoulomb

nanocrystal n
nanocristal
nanometer sized crystal

nanodiamond n
nanodiamant
a nanoscale fragment of diamond

nanodisk n
nanodisque
a nanoscale disk

nanodrug n
nanomédicament
a drug containing nanoparticles

nanoelectrode n
nanoélectrode
a nanoscale electrode

nanoelectronic adj
nanoélectronique
describing any electronic device constructed on the nano scale

nanoelectronvolt n
nanoélectronvolt

nanofarad n
nanofarad
electrical unit

nanogram n
nanogramme

nanohenry n
nanohenry

nanokatal n
nanokatal

nanomanipulation n
nanomanipulation
the manipulation of nanoscale objects using nanotechnology

nanomechanism n
nanomécanisme
any nanoscale mechanism

nanomelia n
nanomélie

nanometre /ˈnænəˌmiːtə(ɹ)/ n
nanomètre
subunit of length

nanometric adj
nanométrique

nanometrically adj
nanométriquement

nanomotor n
nanomoteur

nanoparticle n
nanoparticule
microscopic particle

nanoparticulate adj
nanoparticulaire
composed of nanoparticles

nanophanerophyte /ˌnanə(ʊ)ˈfan(ə)ɹə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ /ˌnænoʊˈfænəɹəˌfaɪt/ n
nanophanérophyte
any phanerophyte between about 10 and 80 inches in height

nanophotonic adj
nanophotonique
of or pertaining to nanophotonics

nanopowder n
nanopoudre
agglomerate

nanoprocessor n
nanoprocesseur

nanori n
nanori
Japanese kanji readings for names

nanoribbon n
nanoruban
a nanostructure in the form of a ribbon

nanorobotic adj
nanorobotique
relating to nanorobotics

nanorobotics n
nanorobotique
the science and technology of designing and manufacturing nanoscale machines, especially robotic machines

nanoscopic adj
nanoscopique
having a scale expressed in nanometers

nanoscopy n
nanoscopie
the application of nanotechnology to the imaging of objects at nanoscale

nanosecond n
nanoseconde
measure of time

nanosensor n
nanocapteur

nanosilver n
nanoargent

nanosponge n
nanoéponge
a sponge that has nanosize holes, especially one used for biomimetic detoxification

nanotechnology n
nanotechnologie
science and technology of creating nanoparticles

nanotribology n
nanotribologie
the branch of tribology that studies friction at the nanoscale

nanotube n
nanotube
A carbon molecule, in the shape of a tube

nanowire n
nanofil
wire whose width is of the order of nanometers

nanoworld n
nanomonde
the sphere of influence of nanotechnology

naophorous adj
naophore

nap /nap/ /næp/ n
sieste somme roupillon

nap /nap/ /næp/ v
faire un somme faire une sieste
to have a nap

napa cabbage n
chou chinois
type of Chinese cabbage

napalm /ˈneɪ.pɑlm/ /ˈneɪ.pɑːm/ n
napalm
flammable substance

nape /neɪp/ n
nuque
back part of the neck

naphtha /ˈnæfθə/ /ˈnæpθə/ n
naphte naphta
liquid distilled from petroleum
naturally occurring liquid petroleum

naphthalene n
naphtalène
white crystalline hydrocarbon

naphthalenic adj
naphtalénique

napiform /ˈneɪ.pɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈneɪp.ɪ.fɔːm/ adj
napiforme
shaped like a turnip

napkin /ˈnæp.kɪn/ n
serviette
serviette

napkin ring n
rond de serviette
ring holding napkin

nappy rash n
érythème fessier
rashes in the diaper area

narcissism /ˈnɑɹsəˌsɪzm/ /ˈnɑːsəˌsɪzm/ n
narcissisme
excessive love of oneself

narcissist n
narcissique
one who shows extreme love for themselves

narcissistic /ˌnɑɹ.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ adj
narcissique
having an inflated idea of one's own importance
obsessed with one's image and ego

narcissistic personality disorder n
trouble de la personnalité narcissique
personality disorder

narcissus /nɑɹˈsɪsəs/ n
narcisse
any of several bulbous flowering plants, of the genus Narcissus

narco- prefix
narco-
of or pertaining to narcotics or their trade and use
pertaining to stupor, sleep, or a state of unconsciousness

narcoanalysis n
narcoanalyse
psychotherapy which uses drugs to induce a sleeplike state

narcodollar n
narcodollar
money (especially in the form of US dollars) obtained from narcotrafficking

narcolepsy /ˈnɑː(ɹ)kəˌlɛpsi/ n
narcolepsie
sleeping disorder

narcomania n
narcomanie
pathological craving for or addiction to narcotics or alcohol

narcostate n
narco-État

narcoterrorism n
narcoterrorisme
terrorism as a factor in narcotrafficking

narcotherapy n
narcothérapie
narcotic therapy

narcotic /nɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒtɪk/ n
narcotique
numbing drug
class of drugs

narcotize /ˈnɑɹ.kəˌtaɪz/ /ˈnɑːkə.tʌɪz/ v
narcotiser
to use a narcotic to induce narcosis in

narrate /nəˈɹeɪt/ /ˈnæɹeɪt/ v
raconter narrer conter
to relate a story
rapporter relater
to give an account

narratee n
narrataire
someone to whom a story is narrated

narration /nɛɚˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌnæˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌnəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌnæˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnəˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnɛɚˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩] n
narration
act of recounting or relating

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ adj
narratif
telling a story

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ n
narration récit
systematic recitation of an event

narratology n
narratologie
the study of narrative structure

narrator /-nəˈɹeɪtɚ/ /-ɹətɚ/ /nəˈɹeɪtə/ /ˈnæˌɹeɪtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] n
narrateur narratrice
in story
in film and television

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ /ˈnɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ adj
étroit
having small width

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ /ˈnɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ v
rétrécir réduire
to reduce in width or extent

narrow-minded adj
borné têtu
having restricted or rigid views, and being unreceptive to new ideas
intolérant
intolerant, bigoted or prejudiced

narrowly /ˈnæɹoʊli/ /ˈnæɹəʊli/ /ˈnɛɹoʊli/ adv
étroitement
closely; by a narrow margin

narrowness n
étroitesse
state of being narrow

narthex /ˈnɑɹθɛks/ /ˈnɑːθɛks/ n
narthex
vestibule leading to the nave

narutomaki n
narutomaki
kamaboko

narwhal /ˈnɑɹwɔl/ /ˈnɑɹwəl/ /ˈnɑɹʍɑl/ /ˈnɑɹʍɔl/ /ˈnɑɹʍəl/ /ˈnɑɹˌweɪl/ /ˈnɑɹˌʍeɪl/ /ˈnɑːwəl/ /ˈnɑːʍəl/ /ˈnɑːˌweɪl/ /ˈnɑːˌʍeɪl/ n
narval licorne de mer
Arctic cetacean

nary /ˈnɛəɹi/ adj
aucun aucune

nasal /ˈneɪ.zəl/ adj
nasal
having a quality imparted by means of the nose
pertaining to the nose

nasal bone n
os nasal
bone

nasal cavity n
cavité nasale
air-filled space behind nose

nasal concha n
cornet nasal
bony plate in the nasal cavity

nasal consonant n
consonne nasale
nasal consonant

nasal mutation n
mutation nasalisante
A type of pronunciation change

nasal polyp n
polype nasal
growth in the nose

nasal septum n
cloison nasale
partition in the nose

nasal vowel n
voyelle nasale
nasal vowel

nasality /neɪˈzælɪtiː/ n
nasalité
state or quality of being nasal

nasalization n
nasalisation
articulation such that air flows through the nose and mouth

nasalize v
nasaliser
allow air to flow through the nose during the articulation of a speech sound

nasalness n
nasalité
quality of being nasal

nascent /ˈneɪ.sənt/ /ˈnæs.ənt/ adj
naissant émergent
emerging; just coming into existence

nase n
hotu
any of the genus Chondrostoma of freshwater potamodromous fishes

nasogenian adj
nasogénien

nasopharyngitis n
rhinopharyngite
inflammation of the nasal passages and upper pharynx

nasturtium /nasˈtɜːʃəm/ /næsˈtɝʃəm/ /nəsˈtɜːʃəm/ /nəsˈtɝʃəm/ n
capucine
plant of the genus Tropaeolum

nata de coco n
nata de coco
jelly made by coconut water

natatorial adj
nageur

natch /næt͡ʃ/ adv
ben ouais
naturally

nation /ˈneɪ̯.ʃən/ /ˈneɪ̯.ʃɪn/ n
nation
community of people
association of students
état Etat État
sovereign state

nation of laws n
État de droit
nation-state subject to rule of law

nation-state n
État-nation
nation state or nation-state

national /ˈnaʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnaʃn̩(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃən(ə)l/ adj
national nationale
pertaining to a nation or country

national anthem n
hymne national
national song of a country

national day n
fête nationale
day marking a country's establishment

national debt n
dette publique
money owed by the government of a nation

national emblem n
emblème national
official emblem of a nation or country

national interest n
raison d'État
goal

national park n
parc national
national park

national security n
sécurité nationale
safety of a country

national sports team n
sélection
national sports team

national treasure n
trésor national
something deemed to be of value to an entire nation

nationalisation n
nationalisation
making private assets public

nationalism /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ n
nationalisme
idea of supporting one's country and culture

nationalist /ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ adj
nationaliste
of or relating to nationalism

nationalist /ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ n
nationaliste
advocate of nationalism

nationalitarian n
nationalitaire

nationality /-ˈnæl.ti/ /-ˈnæl.ə.ti/ /ˌnæʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌnæʃ.ˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ n
nationalité
membership of a nation or state
national character or identity

nationalize /ˈnæʃənəlaɪz/ v
nationaliser
to make a private asset public

nationally adv
nationalement
in a way relating to the whole nation

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ adj
autochtone indigène
characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning
endémique
biology: which occurs of its own accord in a given locality
maternel
belonging to one by birth
natif
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

native advertising n
publicité caméléon publicité intégrée
type of advertising

native soil n
environnement naturel source première
natural habitat
terre natale
homeland

native speaker n
locuteur natif locutrice native
person who grew up with a particular language as their mother tongue

nativism n
nativisme

nativity play n
mystère de la nativité
the production/performance

nativity scene n
crèche Crèche de Noël
nativity scene

nativize v
nativiser
to make native

natrolite n
natrolite
mineral

natter /ˈnætə/ /ˈnætɚ/ v
bavarder blablater papoter
to talk idly

natto n
nattō
Japanese food product

natty /ˈnæti/ adj
chic élégant
Smart and fashionable

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ adj
bécarre
musically not sharp or flat
naturel
of or relating to nature
without additives
without adjustment
naturel normal
as expected

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ n
bécarre
musical note, symbol

natural child n
enfant de l'amour
child born to unmarried parents

natural disaster n
catastrophe naturelle désastre naturel
natural phenomenon

natural fiber n
fibre naturel
fiber which is obtained naturally

natural gas n
gaz naturel
mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons associated with petroleum deposits

natural history n
histoire naturelle
study of the origins and evolution of all living things
study of all natural phenomena

natural join n
jointure naturelle
join

natural language n
langue naturelle
human language developed naturally

natural language processing n
traitement automatique du langage naturel
field concerning interaction with computers using natural languages

natural law n
droit naturel
universal legal or moral principles
loi de la nature
law of nature

natural logarithm n
logarithme naturel logarithme népérien
logarithm in base e

natural number n
entier naturel
(only) positive integer
entier naturel nombre naturel nombre entier naturel
positive integer or non-negative integer

natural person n
personne physique
human being

natural religion n
religion naturelle

natural resource n
ressource naturelle
source of wealth that occurs naturally

natural science n
sciences naturelles sciences de la nature
science involved in studying phenomena or laws of the physical world

natural selection n
sélection naturelle
natural selection

naturalist n
naturaliste
person who advocates philosophical naturalism

naturalistic adj
naturaliste
of or relating to naturalism

naturalization n
naturalisation
act of granting (or getting granted) citizenship

naturalize /ˈnæt͡ʃəɹəˌlaɪz/ /ˈnæt͡ʃɹəˌlaɪz/ v
naturaliser
to grant citizenship

naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəli/ adv
naturellement
in a natural manner
surely

nature /ˈneɪ.tʃə/ /ˈneɪ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈnæe.tʃə/ /ˈnæɪ̯.tʃə/ /ˈnɛː.tʃɐ/ [ˈnæetʃə] [ˈnɐetʃə] n
nature
the natural world and its order
essential characteristics

nature lover n
amoureux de la nature

nature of the beast n
ordre des choses
unchangeable nature

nature reserve n
réserve naturelle parc naturel
area managed to conserve natural features

naturism /ˈneɪ.t͡ʃəɹˌɪz.əm/ n
naturisme
the belief in or practice of going nude or unclad

naturist /ˈneɪt͡ʃəɹɪst/ adj
naturiste
Of or relating to naturism

naturist /ˈneɪt͡ʃəɹɪst/ n
naturiste
one who prefers to live without clothes, often for reasons of health

naturopath n
naturopathe
practitioner of naturopathy

naturopathy n
naturopathie
system of therapy

naughty /ˈnɑɾi/ /ˈnɔɾi/ /ˈnɔːti/ adj
méchant vilain malicieux malin
bad; tending to misbehave or act badly
risqué
risqué, sexually suggestive

naumachia n
naumachie
recreation of sea battles in Ancient Rome

naupathia n
naupathie
seasickness

nauropometer n
nauropomètre
instrument

nausea /ˈnɑsi.ə/ /ˈnɑzi.ə/ /ˈnɑʃə/ /ˈnɑʒə/ /ˈnɔsi.ə/ /ˈnɔzi.ə/ /ˈnɔʃə/ /ˈnɔʒə/ /ˈnɔːsɪə/ /ˈnɔːzɪə/ n
nausée
feeling of physical unwellness, usually with the desire to vomit
nausée dégoût
strong dislike or disgust

nauseous /ˈnɑːʃəs/ /ˈnɑːʒəs/ /ˈnɔːsɪəs/ /ˈnɔːzɪəs/ /ˈnɔːʃəs/ /ˈnɔːʒəs/ adj
nauséabond
causing nausea
nauséeux
afflicted with nausea

nautical /ˈnoː.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈnɑ.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈnɔ.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈnɔː.tɪ.kəl/ [ˈnoː.ɾɪ.kl̩] [ˈnɑ.ɾɪ.kl̩] [ˈnɔ.ɾɪ.kl̩] [ˈnɔː.tɪ.kl̩] adj
nautique
relating to ships, shipping, navigation, and seamen

nautical mile n
mille marin nautique
nautical: a unit of measure equal to 1852 metres

nautilus /ˈnɑ.tɪ.ləs/ /ˈnɔ.tɪ.ləs/ /ˈnɔː.tɪ.ləs/ n
nautile
marine mollusc of the family Nautilidae

naval /ˈneɪvəl/ adj
naval
of or relating to a navy

navarch /ˈneɪvɑː(ɹ)k/ /ˈnævɑː(ɹ)k/ n
navarque

nave /neɪv/ n
nef
the middle or body of a church
moyeu
hub of a wheel

navel /ˈneɪbəl/ /ˈneɪvəl/ n
nombril
remnant of umbilical cord

navel-gazing /ˈneɪvəlˌɡeɪzɪŋ/ n
nombrilisme
excessive focus on oneself

navicular adj
naviculaire
Shaped like a boat

navicular bone n
os naviculaire
bone

navigability n
navigabilité
state of being navigable

navigable /ˈnævɪɡəbəl/ adj
navigable
for a body of water: sea, river etc.

navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
naviguer
move on the internet
travel over water

navigation /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
navigation
theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a ship, aircraft or spaceship
traffic or travel by vessel

navigation bar n
barre de navigation panneau de navigation volet de navigation zone de navigation

navigator n
navigateur
officer who navigates
sea explorer

navvy /ˈnævi/ n
terrassier
a laborer on a civil engineering project such as a canal or railroad

navy /ˈneɪvi/ adj
bleu marine
having a navy (dark blue) colour
marin naval
belonging to the navy

navy /ˈneɪvi/ n
bleu marine
navy blue colour
marine flotte force navale
sea force
marine force navale
department

navy blue n
bleu marine
a dark blue color

nay /neɪ/ adv
ou plutôt que dis-je voire
or rather

naïf /nɑːˈiːf/ n
naïf
one who is naive

naïveté /nɑˌiːvəˈteɪ/ /nɑˌiːvˈteɪ/ n
naïveté
lack of sophistication, experience, judgement or worldliness; artlessness; gullibility; credulity

ne plus ultra n
nec plus ultra

ne'er cast a clout til May be out proverb
en avril ne te découvre pas d’un fil, en mai fais ce qu’il te plaît
advice not to change from winter clothes

neap tide /ˈniːpˌtaɪd/ /ˈnɪpˌtaɪd/ n
marée de morte eau
tide which occurs when the moon is in its first or third quarter

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] adj
proche
proche près
physically close

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] adv
près
at or towards a position close in space or time

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] preposition
près de
in close proximity to

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] v
approcher
come closer to

near abroad n
étranger proche
the other countries and political regions which are in the vicinity of a country or political region

near post n
premier poteau
goalpost

near-death experience n
expérience de mort imminente
experience by people whose heart and brain have temporarily ceased to function

near-synonym n
quasi-synonyme synonyme partiel
term which has a similar meaning

nearby /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adj
proche
adjacent

nearby /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adv
à proximité
close to

nearly /ˈniːɹli/ /ˈnɪəli/ /ˈnɪɹli/ adv
presque
almost, but not quite

nearsightedness n
myopie
property of being nearsighted

neat /ˈniːt/ adj
net ordonné
tidy, free from dirt
pur pure
chemistry: with no solvent or cosolvent
élégant
having a simple elegance or style; clean, trim, tidy, tasteful

neat /ˈniːt/ n
bétail
cow, bovine

neat freak n
maniaque maniaque de la propreté maniaque du rangement
person obsessed with tidiness or cleanliness

neatly /ˈniːtli/ adv
proprement élégamment
in a neat manner

neatness n
netteté
the state of being neat

nebris /ˈnɛbɹɪs/ n
nébride

nebula /ˈnɛbjʊlə/ n
nébuleuse
a space cloud

nebulizer n
nébuliseur
device used to administer medicine

nebulosity n
nébulosité
the characteristic of being nebulous

nebulous /ˈnɛbjʊləs/ adj
nébuleux
ill-defined

necessarily /ˈnɛs.ə.sə.ɹɪ.li/ /ˈnɛs.ə.sɛɹ.li/ /ˌnes.əˈseɹ.li/ /ˌnes.əˈseɹ.ə.li/ /ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/ adv
absolument nécessairement
of necessity

necessary /ˈnɛsəsɹi/ /ˈnɛsəɹi/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/ adj
nécessaire
needed, required
such as must be

necessary condition n
condition nécessaire
logical statement

necessary evil n
mal nécessaire mal pour un bien
unfavorable thing that must be done or accepted

necessitate /nəˈsɛsəˌteɪt/ /nɪˈsɛsɪteɪt/ v
demander exiger nécessiter requérir
to make necessary; require something to be brought about

necessity /nɪˈsɛsəti/ n
nécessité
nécessité besoin
quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite

necessity is the mother of invention proverb
la nécessité est la mère de l'invention nécessité fait loi
a person in need will find a way

necessity knows no law proverb
nécessité fait loi
a person who is in great need of something will find a way to get it, and break the law if needed

neck /nɛk/ n
col cou
part of a shirt, dress etc.
cou nuque
part of body connecting the head and the trunk
goulot cou
tapered part of a bottle
manche cou
extension of stringed instrument

neck /nɛk/ v
tordre le cou

neck and neck phraseologicalUnit
coude à coude
very close in progress

neckbrace n
minerve
orthopedic device used to support the neck

neckerchief /ˈnɛkə(ɹ)tʃiːf/ /ˈnɛkə(ɹ)tʃɪf/ n
foulard
type of scarf

necklace /ˈnɛkləs/ /ˈnɛklɪs/ n
collier
jewelry
supplice du pneu
method of execution

necktie /ˈnɛk.taɪ/ n
cravate
strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front

neckwarmer n
cache-cou
piece of clothing

necro- /ˈnɛk.ɹəʊ/ prefix
nécro-
related to death

necrocracy /nəˈkɹɑkɹəsi/ /nɛˈkɹɒkɹəsi/ n
nécrocratie
government that still operates under the rule of a former, dead leader

necrology /nɛˈkɹɒlədʒi/ n
nécrologie nécrologe
listing of people who have died

necromancer /ˈnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˌmænsə/ /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsɚ/ n
nécromancien nécromancier nécromant
person who practices necromancy

necromancy /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsi/ n
nécromancie
divination involving the dead

necrophage n
nécrophage
organism

necrophile /ˈnɛkɹəʊ̆faɪl/ n
nécrophile
one who is subject to necrophilia

necrophilia /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪli.ə/ /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪljə/ /ˌnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/ n
nécrophilie
pathological attraction to dead bodies
pathological fascination with death

necrophobia n
nécrophobie
fear of death or corpses

necropolis /nə-/ /nɛˈkɹɑpələs/ /nɛˈkɹɒplɪs/ /nɛˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ /nɪ-/ n
nécropole
cemetery

necropsy /nɪˈkɹɒpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɑpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/ n
nécropsie
pathological dissection of a corpse

necropsy /nɪˈkɹɒpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɑpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/ v
nécropsie
to perform a necropsy

necrosis n
nécrose
localized death of cells or tissue

necrotic adj
nécrotique
of or pertaining to necrosis

nectar /ˈnɛk.tə/ /ˈnɛk.təɹ/ n
nectar
sweet liquid secreted by flowers

nectarine /ˈnɛk.tə.ɹiːn/ n
nectarine
fruit

nectary n
nectaire
gland that secretes nectar

need /nid/ /niːd/ [nɪi̯d] n
besoin nécessité
something required

need /nid/ /niːd/ [nɪi̯d] v
avoir besoin de nécessiter
to have an absolute requirement for
to want strongly
nécessiter être obligé de
to be obliged to

needle /ˈniː.dəl/ n
aiguille
implement for sewing etc.
indicating device
leaf of conifer
saphir aiguille
sensor phonograph stylus

needle /ˈniː.dəl/ v
asticoter monter taquiner
to tease in order to provoke
coudre
to pierce with a needle

needle furze n
genisette genêt d'Angleterre petit genêt épineux
Genista anglica

needle holder n
porte-aiguille
a type of tool for holding surgical needles

needle in a haystack n
chercher une aiguille dans une botte de foin
idiomatic

needlecase n
aiguillier étui à aiguilles
case for keeping needles

needlecraft n
travaux d'aiguille
art or process

needlefish n
aiguillette
slender fish

needlenose pliers n
pince à long bec
a variety of pliers with long, narrow extensions

needless /ˈniːdləs/ adj
inutile superflu
not needed

needless to say adv
cela va sans dire
obviously

needlework n
couture travaux d'aiguille
process of working with a needle
ouvrage
product of working with a needle

needy /ˈniːdi/ adj
nécessiteux dans le besoin
in need, poor

neener interjection
lalalalère na
a hostile taunt

nefarious /nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs/ /nɪˈfɛːɹɪ.əs/ adj
infâme malfaisant néfaste
sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics

nefariousness n
infamie malfaisance
state or characteristic

negate /nɪˈɡeɪt/ v
nier
to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict

negation /nəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
négation
negation in logic
act of negating something
denial or contradiction

negative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ adj
négatif
linguistics: denying a proposition
inherently damaging
négatif négative
not positive or neutral
of electrical charge
strictement négatif négatif
mathematics: less than zero

negative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ n
négatif film négatif
photography

negative Nancy n
pisse-froid poupée qui fait non
person who is considered excessively pessimistic

negative clause n
phrase négative
negative clause, negative sentence

negative verb n
verbe négatif
auxiliary verb used for negation

negative zero n
zéro négatif
computing: representation of zero

negativism n
négativisme
A persistent pessimistic or skeptical attitude

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ n
négligence
habitual lack of care
act of neglecting

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ v
négliger
fail to care for
omit to notice; slight; disregard

neglected /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/ adj
négligé
suffering from neglect

neglectful adj
négligent
tending to neglect

negligence /ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒəns/ n
négligence coupable négligence
failure to exercise a standard of care (law)

negligent /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/ adj
négligent
culpable due to negligence

negligently adv
négligemment
in a negligent manner

negligible /ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ adj
négligeable
able to be ignored or excluded

negotiability n
négociabilité
state of being negotiable

negotiable /nɪˈɡoʊʃi.əbəl/ /nɪˈɡəʊʃi.əbəl/ adj
négociable
open to negotiation or bargaining

negotiable instrument n
effet de commerce
legal document

negotiate /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʉ.si.æɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʉ.ʃi.æɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʊ.si.eɪt/ v
négocier
arrange a mutual agreement (transitive)
confer to reach an agreement (intransitive)
coping with, getting over

negotiating table n
table des négociations
place for negotiations

negotiation /nəˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
négociation
process of achieving agreement

negotiator /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪ.tə/ /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪ.tɚ/ /nɪˈɡəʊ.si.eɪ.tə/ /nɪˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪ.tə/ n
diplomate négociateur négociatrice
a diplomat, moderator
négociateur négociant négociatrice
one who negotiates

negress /ˈniːɡɹɪs/ n
négresse noire
black female

negritude /ˈnɛɡɹɪtjuːd/ n
négritude

negro /ˈniɡɹoʊ/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ /ˈnɪɡɹə/ adj
nègre
offensive: relating to the black ethnicity

negro /ˈniɡɹoʊ/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ /ˈnɪɡɹə/ n
nègre
black person

negroid adj
négroïde
of the negroid race

negroid n
négroïde
a person with negroid characteristics

negrolatry n
négrolatrie
worship of Negroes (offensive)

negroni /nəˈɡɹoʊni/ /nɪˈɡɹəʊnɪ/ n
negroni
cocktail made from gin, Campari and vermouth

negrophobic adj
négrophobe
having a fear or loathing of black people

negus /ˈniːɡəs/ n
négus négous
king of Abyssinia (Ethiopia)

neigh /neɪ/ n
hennissement
the cry of a horse

neigh /neɪ/ v
hennir
(of a horse) to make its cry
to make a sound similar to a horses' cry

neighborhood /ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ n
quartier voisinage
voisinage
topology: set containing an open set which contains some specified point
voisinage quartier environs
area near one's home

neighboring /ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/ /ˈneɪbɹɪŋ/ adj
voisin adjacent avoisinant
Situated or living nearby or adjacent to

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ n
prochain prochaine
fellow human
voisin voisine
a person living on adjacent or nearby land

neither /ˈnaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈneɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈni.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðə(ɹ)/ adv
non plus
similarly not

neither /ˈnaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈneɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈni.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðə(ɹ)/ determiner
aucun des deux
not one of two; not either
ni X ni Y
not either (used with nor): neither X nor Y

neither /ˈnaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈneɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈni.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðə(ɹ)/ pronoun
aucun
not either one
non plus

neither fish nor fowl /ˌnaɪðə ˈfɪʃ nɔː ˈfaʊl/ /ˌnaɪðɚ ˈfɪʃ nɔɹ ˈfaʊl/ /ˌni-/ /ˌniː-/ adj
mi-figue mi-raisin ni chair ni poisson
not easily categorized; not rightly belonging or fitting well in a given group or situation; not having the advantages of the various options

neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring adj
ni chair ni poisson
not easily categorized; not rightly belonging or fitting well in a given group or situation; not having the advantages of the various options

neither here nor there adj
n'avoir rien à voir
having no influence or significance on the issue at hand

neither … nor conjunction
ni … ni
used for showing that something is not true of two or more people, things, actions, qualities, or ideas

nekton n
necton
organisms in the ocean

nematic adj
nématique
whose molecules align in loose parallel lines

nematode /ˈnɛm.ə.təʊd/ /ˈnɛm.əˌtoʊd/ n
nématode
small invertebrate animal

nemophila n
némophile

nemorous /ˈnɛməɹəs/ adj
boisé
full of trees

nene /ˈneɪneɪ/ /ˈneɪˌneɪ/ n
bernache néné
Branta sandvicensis

neo-Darwinism n
néo-darwinisme

neo-Gothic adj
néo-gothique
of or relating to iteration of Gothic style

neo-Lamarckian adj
néolamarckien
relating to Neo-Lamarckism

neo-Lamarckian n
néolamarckien

neo-Latin adj
néo-latin
of or pertaining to Neo-Latin

neo-Nazi /ˌnioʊˈnɑːtsi/ n
néo-nazi
person who believes in a Nazi ideology

neo-Nazism n
néonazisme
the ideology held by neo-Nazis

neo-colony n
néocolonie
country

neo-pagan adj
néopaïen
of or relating neo-paganism

neo-testamentary /ˌnioʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌniːəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌniːəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntɹi/ [-ɾə-] adj
novotestamentaire néotestamentaire
of or pertaining to the New Testament of the Bible

neoclassicism n
néoclassicisme
movement

neocortex n
néocortex
part of mammal brain

neocyte n
néocyte

neodymium /nɪə(ʊ)ˈdɪmɪəm/ /ˌniː.oʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
néodyme
chemical element

neofascism n
néofascisme
right-wing political movement

neofascist adj
néofasciste
of or pertaining to neofascism

neofascist n
néofasciste
a follower of neofascism

neoguelphism n
néoguelfisme néo-guelfisme
Italian movement

neoimperialism /ˌniːəʊ.ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪzəm/ n
néo-impérialisme
Contemporary imperialism

neokoros n
néocore

neoliberalism n
néolibéralisme
political ideology

neolithic adj
néolithique
hopelessly outdated

neologism /niːˈɒləd͡ʒɪzəm/ n
néologisme
recently coined word
schizophrenic meaningless word

neomodern adj
néomoderne
of or pertaining to a "new simplicity" in reaction to the complexity of postmodern architecture and eclecticism

neon /ˈni.ɒn/ n
néon
element

neonatal adj
néonatal
of or pertaining to the time immediately after birth

neonaticide n
néonaticide
murder of a newborn
murderer of a newborn

neonatology /ˌniːəʊnəˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
néonatologie
branch of medicine that deals with newborn infants

neonicotinoid n
néonicotinoïde
class of insecticides

neontology n
néontologie
the study of organisms living in the current era

neopaganism n
néopaganisme
modern or revived form of paganism

neopenis n
néo-pénis
surgically constructed penis

neophilia /niːəˈfɪ.li.ə/ n
néophilie
love of new things

neophobia /niːəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
neophobie
fear of new things

neophyte /ˈni.əˌfaɪt/ n
néophyte
beginner
early Christian convert

neoplasm /ˈniːoʊˌplæzəm/ n
néoplasme tumeur
abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue

neoplastic adj
néoplastique
relating to neoplasm

neoprene /ˈniɵpɹin/ n
néoprène
synthetic rubber, a polymer of chloroprene, used in various consumer products

neopronoun n
néopronom
pronoun used in place of he, she, or they

neoromanticism n
néoromantisme

neoteny /niˈɑːtəni/ /niˈɒtəni/ n
néoténie
retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult
sexual maturity of an organism still in its larval stage

neovagina /ˌni.oʊ.vəˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ /ˌni.ə.vəˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ n
néo-vagin

neovaginal adj
néo-vaginal

neovaginoplasty n
néovaginoplastie

nephelinic adj
nephelinique

nephelinite n
néphélinite

nephelometry n
néphélométrie

nephew /ˈnɛf.ju/ /ˈnɛv.ju/ n
neveu
fraternal or sororal nephew

nephew-in-law n
beau-neveu

nephrite /ˈnɛfˌɹaɪt/ n
néphrite
semi-precious stone

nephritis n
néphrite
inflammation of the kidney

nephrocyte n
néphrocyte

nephrologist n
néphrologue
physician

nephrology n
néphrologie
branch of medicine that deals with the kidneys

nephron n
néphron
basic structural and functional unit of the kidney

nephropexy n
néphropexie

nephrosis n
néphrose
disease

nephrotoxic adj
néphrotoxique
poisonous to kidney tissue

nephrotoxicity n
néphrotoxicité
The state or condition of being nephrotoxic

nephrotoxin n
néphrotoxine
Any nephrotoxic substance

nepoticide /-ɾə-/ /nəˈpɑtəsaɪd/ /nəˈpɒtɪsaɪd/ n
népoticide
killing of one's own nephew

nepotism /ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm/ n
népotisme copinage
favoring of relatives or personal friends

nepotism baby n
fille de fils de
person whose success is attributed to their parent's influence

neptunium /nɛpˈtjuːniəm/ /nɛpˈtuːniəm/ n
neptunium
chemical element

ner /nɜː/ interjection
na nananananère nananère
an interjection

nerd /nɜːd/ /nɝːd/ n
nerd
intellectual, skillful person, generally introverted

nereid /ˈnɪəɹiɪd/ n
néréide
mythological being

nerf /nɜːf/ /nɝf/ v
nerfer
to arbitrarily limit or reduce one's capacity

nerite n
nérite
mollusk

neritic adj
néritique

neroli /ˈnɛɹəli/ /ˈnɪəɹəli/ n
néroli
essential oil obtained from the blossom of the bitter orange

nervation n
nervation
patern of nerves

nerve /nɛɾv/ /nɜɪv/ /nɜːv/ /nɝv/ n
nerf
bundle of neurons
stamina
colloquial: neuron
nervure
botany: vein; grain in wood
toupet cran culot
audacity

nerve cell n
cellule nerveuse neurone
cell of the nervous system

nerve center n
centre nerveux
anatomy: a point at which nerves come together for the processing of signals
centre névralgique
of business, organization, or agency

nerve gas n
gaz innervant
weapon of mass destruction

nerve impulse n
influx nerveux potentiel d'action
signal transmitted along a nerve fibre

nerve of the pterygoid canal n
nerf du canal ptérygoïdien
nerve

nervous /ˈnɑvəs/ /ˈnɜːvəs/ /ˈnɝːvəs/ adj
nerveux
easily agitated or alarmed
apprehensive, anxious
relating to the nerves

nervous system n
système nerveux
system which coordinates the activity of the body

nervously adv
nerveusement
in a nervous manner

nervousness n
nervosité
state or quality of being nervous

nesh /nɛʃ/ adj
frileux frileuse
delicate, weak, poor-spirited, susc. to cold

nest /nɛst/ n
nid
place for depositing eggs
bird-built structure
parental home
nid chez-moi chez-soi
snug residence
refuge nid
retreat
repaire nid
hideout

nest /nɛst/ v
emboîter
to successively place inside another
emménager nicher
to settle into a home
nicher nidifier
to build or settle into a nest
s'emboîter
to successively neatly fit

nest egg n
bas de laine
savings

nested adj
imbriqué
successively fitted one inside another

nesting /ˈnɛstɪŋ/ n
nidification
the process by which a bird nests

nestle /ˈnɛsəl/ v
se nicher se pelotonner
to settle oneself comfortably and snugly
se pelotonner
to press oneself against another affectionately

nestling /ˈnɛstlɪŋ/ n
oisillon
small, young bird that is still confined to the nest

net /nɛt/ adj
net
remaining after expenses or deductions

net /nɛt/ n
filet réseau
device for catching fish, butterflies etc.
mesh of string, cord or rope
anything that has the appearance of a net
figurative: trap
réseau filet
interconnecting system
net
The amount remaining after expenses are deducted, profit

net curtain n
voilage
thin curtain

net income n
résultat net
gross profit minus operating expenses and taxes

net profit n
bénéfice net
the gross revenue minus all expenses

net sales n
chiffre d'affaires
total sales minus customers' discounts etc.

net weight n
poids net
weight of a product

net worth n
avoirs fortune
assets minus liabilities

netball /ˈnɛtbɔːl/ /ˈnɛtˌbɔl/ n
netball
team sport derived from basketball

netbook n
miniportable miniportatif netbook
economical notebook computer

nether /nɛð.ə/ /nɛð.ɚ/ adj
inférieur
lower
souterrain
beneath the earth's surface

netherworld n
enfers inframonde
the spirit world

netiquette n
nétiquette
appropriate conduct online

netizen n
netizen
member of Internet community

netsuke /nɛt.ˈsu.keɪ/ /nɛt.ˈsu.ki/ /ˈnɛt.skeɪ/ /ˈnɛt.ski/ n
netsuke
miniature sculptures

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ n
ortie
stinging herb of genus Urtica

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ v
irriter piquer
of the nettle plant etc., to sting causing a rash
irriter piquer vexer
to pique, irritate, vex or provoke someone

network /ˈnɛt.wɜːk/ /ˈnɛt.wɝk/ n
réseau
interconnected group or system
directory of people
réseau réseau informatique
multiple computers and other devices connected together
tissus
fabric or structure of fibrous elements

network /ˈnɛt.wɜːk/ /ˈnɛt.wɝk/ v
construire un réseau réseauter établir un réseau
interact socially
diffuser sur l'ensemble du réseau
to broadcast across a network of stations and affiliates
mettre en réseau
to connect two or more computers or other computerized devices
to interconnect a group or system

network card n
carte réseau
computer card

network effect n
effet de réseau
higher growth rate

network neutrality n
neutralité du réseau
principle for user-access networks

network subsystem n
sous-système réseau
subsystem in a GSM network

networking /ˈnɛtˌwɜː(r)kɪŋ/ n
mise en réseau
act of connecting computers into network
mise en réseau réseautage
meeting new people

neume /n(j)um/ /njuːm/ n
neume
sign used in early musical notation

neural /ˈnjəɹəl/ /ˈnjʊəɹəl/ /ˈnɝəl/ /ˈnʊɹəl/ adj
neural
of or relating to the nerves

neural crest n
crête neurale
ectodermal material

neural network n
réseau neuronal
in artificial intelligence
in anatomy

neural plate n
plaque neurale
bundle of ectoderm

neural spine n
neurépine
spinous process of a vertebra

neuralgia n
névralgie
nerve pain

neuralgic adj
névralgique
pertaining to or affected by neuralgia

neurasthenic /ˌnjʊəɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ /ˌnʊɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ adj
neurasthénique
pertaining to neurasthenia

neurite n
neurite
any projection from the body of a neuron

neuro- /ˈn(j)ʉːɹɐʉ/ /ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəʊ/ prefix
neuro-
relating to nerves or the nervous system

neuroanatomy /njʊəɹəʊəˈnatəmi/ n
neuroanatomie
the anatomy of the nervous system

neurobiology n
neurobiologie
scientific study of nerve and brain fuction

neuroblast n
neuroblaste
embryonic cell that develops into a nerve cell

neuroblastoma n
neuroblastome
form of cancer

neurodegeneration n
neurodégénérescence
the degeneration and death of neurons

neurodegenerative adj
neurodégénératif
pertaining to the progressive loss of nerve cells

neurodiversity /-də-/ /-dɪ-/ /ˌn(j)ʊɹoʊˌdaɪˈvɝsəti/ /ˌnjʊəɹə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ [-ɾi] n
neurodiversité
variety of configurations of the brain

neurodystonic adj
neurodystonique

neuroepithelial adj
neuroépithélial
of or relating to the neuroepithelium

neurofibromatosis n
neurofibromatose
genetic disorder

neurogenesis n
neurogenèse

neuroglia n
névroglie
cytology: glial cell

neuroglobin n
neuroglobine

neurohypophysis n
neurohypophyse
posterior lobe of the pituitary gland

neurohypophysis hormone n
hormone de la neurohypophyse
either of two peptide hormones

neurolemma n
neurolemme
neurology: the outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of the neuron

neurolinguistics n
neurolinguistique
science

neurological adj
neurologique
dealing with the study of the brain

neurologist n
neurologue neurologiste
doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology

neurology /n(j)uˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
neurologie
branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders

neuroma n
névrome
tumor composed of nerve cells

neuromuscular adj
neuromusculaire
pertaining to the voluntary control of muscles by nerves

neuron /ˈn(j)uɹɑn/ /ˈn(j)ɝɑn/ /ˈn(j)ʊɹɑn/ /ˈnjəɹɑn/ /ˈnjʊəɹɒn/ n
neurone cellule nerveuse
a cell of the nervous system

neuronal adj
neuronal
of, or relating to a neuron

neuropathologist n
neuropathologiste

neuropeptide n
neuropeptide
peptide that function as a neurotransmitter

neuroplasticity n
neuroplasticité
quality of being neuroplastic

neuropsychiatry n
neuropsychiatrie
branch of medicine

neuropsychology n
neuropsychologie
branch of neurology

neuroscience n
neuroscience
scientific study of the nervous system

neuroscientist n
neuroscientifique
scientist whose specialty is neuroscience

neurosecretion n
neurosécrétion
a hormone so secreted
synthesis and release of hormones by neurons

neurosis n
névrose
mental disorder

neurosurgeon n
neurochirurgien neurochirurgienne
brain surgeon

neurosurgery n
neurochirurgie
surgical discipline focused on treating the nervous systems
surgery of the brain

neurotic /n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/ /n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
névrotique psychotique
overanxious

neurotic /n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/ /n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ n
névrotique psychotique
person who has a neurosis

neurotoxic adj
neurotoxique
having a toxic effect on nerve tissue

neurotoxin /ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊtɑksɪn/ n
neurotoxine
type of toxin

neurotransmission /ˌnjɔːɹəʊtɹænzˈmɪʃən/ /ˌnjʊəɹəʊtɹænzˈmɪʃən/ /ˌnɝoʊtɹænzˈmɪʃən/ /ˌnʊɹoʊtɹænzˈmɪʃən/ n
neurotransmission
transfer of impulses between neurons

neurotransmitter n
neurotransmetteur
substance responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons

neurotropic adj
neurotropique
of or pertaining to neurotropism

neurotypical adj
neurotypique
having normal way of processing information

neurovascular adj
neurovasculaire
of or pertaining to nerves and blood vessels

neurovegetative adj
neuro-végétatif

neurulation n
neurulation
nervous system formation

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ adj
asexuel
having no generative organs, or imperfectly developed ones
impartial neutre
neutral, neither one thing nor another
neutre
grammar: having a form which is not masculine nor feminine

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ n
neutre
the neuter gender (grammar)

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ v
castrer châtrer
to remove sex organs from an animal

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ [ˈnuːt͡ʃɹəl] adj
asexué neutre
biology: having no sex
neutre
not taking sides in a conflict
chemistry: neither acidic nor alkaline
physics: possessing no charge
neither beneficial nor harmful

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ [ˈnuːt͡ʃɹəl] n
point mort
position of gears

neutral current n
courant neutre
exchange current

neutralino n
neutralino
hypothetical particle

neutrality /njuːˈtɹæləti/ /nuˈtɹæləti/ n
neutralité
state of being neutral; taking no part on either side

neutralization n
neutralisation
neutralization

neutralize v
neutraliser
to make even, inactive or ineffective
To make chemically neutral

neutrinic adj
neutrinique
physics: relating to neutrinos

neutrino /njuːˈtɹiːnəʊ/ /nuˈtɹinoʊ/ n
neutrino
An elementary particle with extremely small mass and no electric charge

neutrino astronomy n
astronomie neutrino
study of neutrinos

neutron /ˈn(j)uː.tɹɒn/ /ˈnu.tɹɑn/ n
neutron
subatomic particle

neutron bomb n
bombe à neutrons
atomic bomb that produces a greater amount of neutrons

neutron diffraction n
diffraction de neutrons
interference process

neutron interferometer n
interféromètre à neutrons
device

neutron optics n
optique neutronique
field of study

neutron scattering n
diffusion neutronique
technique

neutron spectrometry n
spectrométrie neutronique
field of study

neutron star n
étoile à neutrons
star composed of neutrons

neutronic adj
neutronique
pertaining to neutrons

neutronium n
neutronium
neutron star material

neutrophil /ˈnjuːtɹəfɪl/ adj
neutrophile
easily stained by neutral dyes

never /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɛv.ɚ/ adv
jamais
at no time

never again adv
jamais plus plus jamais
at no time in the future

never ever adv
au grand jamais jamais au grand jamais jamais de la vie
emphatic never

never in a month of Sundays adv
la semaine des quatre jeudis
at no time

never mind /ˈnɛ.vɚˌmaɪnd/ /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)ˌmaɪnd/ v
il n'y a pas besoin informally ne te préoccupe pas de ne vous préoccupez pas de
do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something)
laisse tomber
I was wrong; I withdraw my previous statement
tant pis ça ne fait rien ce n'est pas grave peu importe qu'importe
it is not important

never say die interjection
accrochez-vous il ne faut jamais baisser les bras ne baissez jamais les bras ne vous laissez pas abattre tenez bon
do not despair

never say never phraseologicalUnit
il ne faut jamais dire jamais ne jamais dire jamais
never say never

neverending adj
interminable à n'en plus finir
having no end

neverland n
pays imaginaire
an ideal or imaginary place

nevertheless /ˈnɛvəðəlɛs/ /ˈnɛvɚðəlɛs/ adv
néanmoins pourtant cependant toutefois malgré tout nonobstant
in spite of what preceded

nevus flammeus nuchae n
nævus simplex
malformation

new /n(j)u/ /njuː/ /njʉː/ adj
nouveau neuf nouvel
recently made or created
in original condition, pristine
nouveau nouvel autre
refreshed, reinvigorated
nouveau nouvel neuf
distinguishing something established more recently
additional, recently discovered
current or later
inexperienced, unaccustomed
of recent origin
recently arrived or appeared
strange, unfamiliar

new blood n
sang neuf
person newly brought in

new moon n
nouvelle lune
phase of moon when in conjunction with sun
the moon when in conjunction with sun
phase of moon when it is waxing
the moon when it is waxing

new normal /ˌn(j)u ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˌnjuː ˈnɔːml̩/ n
nouvelle normalité
current prevailing situation which has emerged recently, that differs dramatically from the previous one and is expected to remain

new religious movement n
nouveau mouvement religieux
religious community or spiritual group

newbie /ˈnjuːbi/ /ˈnuːbi/ n
débutant béotien néophyte profane
new (inexperienced) user or participant

newborn adj
nouveau-né
recently born

newborn n
nouveau-né nouveau-née
recently born baby

newcomer /ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/ /ˈnjuːkʌmə/ [ˈn(j)uˌkʰʌmɚ] n
débutant débutante
new participant in some activity
nouveau venu nouvel arrivé
one who has recently arrived in a community

newel /ˈnju.əl/ /ˈnjuː.əl/ /ˈnu.əl/ n
noyau
central pillar of staircase

newfangled /ˌnjuːˈfæŋ.ɡəɫd/ /ˌnuˈfæŋ.ɡəld/ adj
d'un nouveau genre
modern, unfamiliar or different

newline n
fin de ligne saut de ligne

newly /ˈnjuːli/ /ˈnuli/ adv
nouvellement récemment
Very recently

newness /ˈn(j)uːnəs/ n
nouveauté
novelty

news /n(j)uz/ /njuːz/ n
informations actualités nouvelles
new information of interest
informations infos téléjournal
reports of current events

news agency n
agence de nouvelles
organisation that gathers and distributes news

news anchor n
chef d'antenne présentateur de nouvelles
presenter of news broadcasts

newsagent n
kiosque à journaux
retail business
marchand de journaux
person

newscast n
journal télévisé téléjournal
broadcast of news

newscaster n
présentateur présentatrice
one who delivers the news

newsfeed n
fil d'actualités
a feed of news content

newsgathering n
collecte d'informations journalisme
collecting information

newsletter /ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/ /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtə/ n
infolettre lettre d'information bulletin
publication

newspaper /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpe(ɪ)pɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ /ˈnjuːzˌpe(ɪ)pɚ/ /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə/ n
journal
publication
papier journal
paper on which newspapers are printed

newspeak /ˈn(j)uːspiːk/ n
novlangue
use of ambiguous words to deceive listeners

newsprint n
papier journal
inexpensive paper used in newspapers

newsreel n
actualités
a short film containing news or current affairs; especially one of several shown in sequence

newsroom /ˈnjuːzɹuːm/ n
rédaction salle de rédaction
the office of a news organisation

newsstand n
kiosque à journaux kiosque
open stall where newspapers and magazines are on sale

newt /ˈn(j)ut/ /ˈnjuːt/ /ˈnjʉːt/ n
triton
type of salamander

newton n
newton
derived unit of force

next /nɛkst/ adj
prochain suivant
following in a sequence
nearest date, time, space or order
proche prochain
being closer to the present location than all other items

next /nɛkst/ adv
après puis
On the first subsequent occasion

next /nɛkst/ n
suivant prochain
the one that follows after this one (in languages with a definite article that is generally required in this sense)

next /nɛkst/ preposition
à côté
on the side of

next door adv
à côté
in the adjacent home or place

next of kin n
parent
closest blood relative, often heir to inheritance
proche
spouse, close friend, close relative

next time n
la prochaine fois
on the following occasion

next to preposition
à côté de
beside; alongside

next to nothing pronoun
trois fois rien
very little

next year adv
l'an prochain l'année prochaine
year after this one

nexus /ˈnɛksus/ /ˈnɛksuːs/ /ˈnɛksəs/ n
nexus
form or state of connection

ney n
ney
a type of flute

niacin /ˈnaɪəsɪn/ n
niacine
water-soluble vitamin

nib /nɪb/ n
bec
bill of a bird
plume
tip of a pen

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ n
nibble quartet semioctet tétrade
(computing) A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or four bits

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ v
grignoter
to eat with small bites

nibbler n
grignoteur grignoteuse
someone who nibbles
grignoteuse
tool

nice /naɪs/ /nɑjs/ /nɑɪs/ /nəɪs/ adj
beau joli
attractive
bon
having a pleasant taste or aroma
sympa gentil agréable sympathique
pleasant

nice guy n
nice guy
man who is unappealing to women

nice guys finish last proverb
qui se fait brebis le loup le mange
people who are decent, friendly, and agreeable tend to be unsuccessful because they are outmaneuvered or overwhelmed

nice try interjection
bien essayé

nicely /ˈnʌɪsli/ adv
agréablement
pleasantly

nicety /ˈnaɪsɪti/ n
délicatesse
small detail that is nice or polite but not necessary
subtilité
subtlety or precision of use

niche /niʃ/ /niːʃ/ /nɪt͡ʃ/ /nɪʃ/ n
niche
cavity, hollow, or recess
ecological function of an organism
position of opportunity

nick /nɪk/ n
gnouf poste taule trou zonzon
(slang) police station or prison

nick /nɪk/ v
piquer
(slang) to steal

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ n
nickel
element
pièce de cinq cents
coin

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ v
nickeler
to plate with nickel

nickel silver n
maillechort argentan
alloy

nickeline n
nickéline
a mineral, nickel arsenide

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ n
sobriquet
byname
surnom sobriquet
familiar, invented given name

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ v
surnommer
to give a nickname to

nicotine /ˈnɪkətiːn/ n
nicotine
addictive alkaloid derived from tobacco

nicotine gum n
gomme à la nicotine
form of chewing gum that slowly releases nicotine into the body

nicotine patch n
timbre à la nicotine
adhesive patch

nictemeral adj
nycthéméral
varying regularly with a day/night cycle

nictitating /ˈnɪktɪteɪtɪŋ/ adj
clignotant nictitant
winking, blinking

nidamental adj
nidamentaire

niddy-noddy n
dévidoir à main
a tool to make skeins from yarn

nidicolous adj
nidicole
tending to stay at the nest or birthplace

nidiform /ˈnaɪdɪfɔːm/ /ˈnʌɪdɪfɔːm/ adj
nidiforme
nest-shaped

nidifugous adj
nidifuge

nidify /ˈnɪd.əˌfaɪ/ v
nidifier
to make a nest

niece /nis/ /niːs/ n
nièce
fraternal or sororal niece

niece-in-law n
belle-nièce

niello /niˈɛloʊ/ /niˈɛləʊ/ n
nielle niello
any of various black metal alloys

nifty /ˈnɪfti/ adj
chouette
good, useful

nigella /naɪˈd͡ʒɛlə/ n
nigelle
plant of the genus Nigella

nigga /ˈnɪɡə/ n
nègre
ethnic slur

niggardly /ˈnɪɡədli/ /ˈnɪɡɚdli/ adj
avare mesquin pingre
withholding

nigger /ˈnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɪɡɚ/ n
nègre bougnoule négresse négro
black person (derogatory)

nigger in the woodpile n
anguille sous roche couille

nigh /naɪ/ adj
proche près
near, close by

nigh /naɪ/ v
approcher
to approach

night /naɪt/ /nʌɪt/ n
nuit
period between sunset and sunrise
quality of sleep obtained during a night
nuit noirceur obscurité
darkness
nuit nuitée
night spent away from home
nuit soirée
evening or night spent at a particular activity
soir
nightfall

night blindness n
cécité nocturne héméralopie
nyctalopia; the inability to see clearly in faint light

night heron n
bihoreau
species of heron

night owl /ˈnaɪt aʊl/ /ˈnaɪt ˌaʊl/ n
noctambule couche-tard oiseau de nuit
one who is awake at night

night school n
cours du soir
school with classes held predominantly in the evening

night shelter n
abri de nuit
shelter designed to accommodate homeless people at night

night shift n
poste de nuit
period
équipe de nuit
group of workers

night terror n
terreur nocturne
sleeping disorder

night vision n
nyctalopie vision de nuit vision nocturne
ability to see in the dark

night watchman n
veilleur de nuit

night watchman state n
État-gendarme
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nightcap /ˈnaɪtˌkæp/ n
bonnet de nuit
warm cap worn at night

nightclub n
boîte de nuit discothèque
establishment that is open late at night

nightfall /ˈnaɪt.fɑl/ /ˈnaɪt.fɔl/ n
tombée de la nuit
the close of the day; the coming of night

nightgown /ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ n
chemise de nuit liseuse nuisette robe de nuit
sleeping garment worn by women

nighthawk /ˈnaɪthɑk/ /ˈnʌɪthɔːk/ n
engoulevent
Caprimulgus europaeus

nightingale /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ n
rossignol rossignol philomèle
bird

nightjar /ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑɹ/ /ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑː/ n
engoulevent
nocturnal bird of the family Caprimulgidae

nightlife /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ n
vie nocturne
Selection of nocturnal activities

nightlight n
veilleuse
a small, dim light or lamp left on overnight

nightmare /ˈnaɪt.mɛə/ /ˈnaɪt.mɛɚ/ [nʌɪʔ.mɛəɹ] n
cauchemar mauvais rêve
dream
cauchemar tourment
experience

nightmarish adj
cauchemardesque
resembling a nightmare

nightshade /ˈnaɪt.ʃeɪd/ n
morelle στρύχνον
plant of genus Solanum

nightstand n
table de chevet table de nuit liseuse
small table placed beside the head of a bed

nighttime /ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm/ [ˈnaɪʔtaɪm] n
nuit
hours of darkness

nightwandering adj
noctivague
wandering at night

nihilism /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪ.lɪz.m̩/ /ˈnaɪ.əˌlɪz.m̩/ /ˈniː-/ /ˈnɪ-/ [-(h)ɨ̞-] n
nihilisme
doctrine grounded on the negation of one or more meaningful aspects of life
rejection of, or opposition to, religious beliefs, moral principles, legal rules, etc.

nihilist /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪl.ɪst/ /ˈni.ɪl.ɪst/ /ˈniː.ɪl.ɪst/ n
nihiliste
person who accepts nihilism

nihilistic adj
nihiliste
of or relating to nihilism

nihonium /nɪˈhoʊ.ni.əm/ n
nihonium

nikud n
nikkudot
system of diacritics for Hebrew

nil /nɪl/ n
zéro
zero (in sports)

nilgai /ˈnɪlɡaɪ/ n
nilgaut
large antelope of northern India

nilpotent /nɪlˈpəʊtənt/ adj
nilpotent
(algebra)

nimble /ˈnɪmbl̩/ adj
agile leste fulgurant preste
quick and light in movement or action
vif
quick-witted and alert

nimbostratus n
nimbostratus
cloud type

nimbus /ˈnɪm.bəs/ n
nimbe nimbus
circle of light; halo
nimbus
rain cloud

nincompoop /ˈnɪn-/ /ˈnɪŋkəmpuːp/ /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpup/ n
nigaud abruti benêt bercé trop près du mur cloche con
foolish or silly person

nine /naɪn/ [naɪ̯n] n
neuf
the digit or figure 9
card with nine pips

nine /naɪn/ [naɪ̯n] numeral
neuf
cardinal number

nine hundred /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
neuf cents
cardinal number 900

nine o'clock n
neuf heures
the start of the tenth hour

nine thousand numeral
neuf-mille
9000

nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine numeral
neuf-mille-neuf-cent-quatre-vingt-dix-neuf
cardinal number 9,999

nine-banded armadillo n
tatou à neuf bandes
armadillo of species Dasypus novemcinctus

ninesome n
neuvaine
group of nine

nineteen /naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈnaɪntiːn/ /ˈnaɪnˌtin/ /ˌnaɪnˈtin/ numeral
dix-neuf
cardinal number

nineteenth /ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/ adj
dix-neuvième
the ordinal form of the number nineteen

nineteenth /ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/ n
dix-neuvième

nineties n
années 90 années quatre-vingt-dix
the decade of the 1990s

ninetieth /ˈnaɪn.ti.əθ/ adj
quatre-vingt-dixième nonantième
ordinal form of ninety

ninetieth /ˈnaɪn.ti.əθ/ n
nonantième quatre-vingt-dixième
one of ninety equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the ninetieth position

ninety /ˈnaɪn.di/ /ˈnaɪn.ti/ numeral
quatre-vingt-dix nonante
90

ninety-eight numeral
quatre-vingt-dix-huit
98

ninety-eighth adj
quatre-vingt-dix-huitième
ordinal form of ninety-eight

ninety-five numeral
quatre-vingt-quinze nonante-cinq
95

ninety-four numeral
quatre-vingt-quatorze nonante-quatre
94

ninety-nine numeral
quatre-vingt-dix-neuf nonante-neuf
cardinal number 99

ninety-ninth adj
quatre-vingt-dix-neuvième
ordinal form of ninety-nine

ninety-one numeral
quatre-vingt-onze
cardinal number ninety-one

ninety-seven numeral
quatre-vingt-dix-sept
97

ninety-seventh adj
quatre-vingt-dix-septième
ordinal form of ninety-seven

ninety-six numeral
quatre-vingt-seize nonante-six
96

ninety-three numeral
quatre-vingt-treize nonante-trois
93

ninety-two numeral
quatre-vingt-douze nonante-deux
92

ninetysomething n
nonagénaire
a person between the ages of 90 and 99

ninhydrin n
ninhydrine
organic compound: 2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione

ninja /ˈnɪnd͡ʒə/ n
ninja
person trained in ninjutsu

ninth /naɪnθ/ adj
neuvième neuf
ordinal form of nine

ninth /naɪnθ/ n
neuvième
something in the ninth position
one of nine equal parts of a whole

niobic adj
niobique
relating to niobium

niobium /naɪˈoʊbiəm/ n
niobium
chemical element

nip in the bud /ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd/ v
tuer dans l'œuf étouffer dans l'œuf
to prevent at an early stage

nip point n
angle rentrant
point of convergence with a rolling part

nipple /ˈnɪ.p(ə)l/ n
mamelon
short threaded connecting tube
mamelon téton tétin
projection of mammary gland
tétine
artificial nipple for bottle feeding

nipplewort n
lampsane lampsane commune
Lapsana communis

nipponize v
japoniser nipponiser
to convert to Katakana or to enable to work with the Japanese script
to make or become Japanese
traduire en japonais
to translate into Japanese

nippy /ˈnɪpi/ adj
frisquet
rather cold (of weather)

niqab /nɪˈkæb/ /nɪˈkɑːb/ n
niqab
veil which covers the face

nirvana /nɚˈvænə/ /nɚˈvɑnə/ /nɪəˈvɑːnə/ /nɪɹˈvɑnə/ /nɪɾˈʋɑːn(ə)/ n
nirvana
state of bliss
Buddhism: cessation of suffering

nit /nɪt/ n
lente
egg of a louse

nitpick /ˈnɪt.pɪk/ v
chercher la petite bête pinailler chicaner chipoter mégoter
to correct minutiae or find fault
chercher les poux
to pick nits

nitpicker /ˈnɪt.pɪk.ə(ɹ)/ n
pinailleur coupeur de cheveux en quatre enculeur de mouches
one who nitpicks

nitpicking n
chicane ergotage pinaillage pinaillerie pointilleux pédanterie
any process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors

nitrary n
nitrière
place where potassium nitrate is produced

nitrate /ˈnaɪˌtɹeɪt/ [ˈnaɪ̯ˌtʰɹeɪ̯t] n
nitrate azotate
any salt or ester of nitric acid

nitrate /ˈnaɪˌtɹeɪt/ [ˈnaɪ̯ˌtʰɹeɪ̯t] v
nitrater
To treat, or react, with nitric acid or a nitrate

nitrene n
nitrène
organic compound

nitric /ˈnaɪtɹɪk/ adj
nitrique
pertaining to nitrogen

nitric acid n
acide nitrique acide azotique
HNO₃

nitric oxide n
monoxyde d’azote
binary compound of nitrogen and oxygen

nitride /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪd/ n
nitride nitrure
compound of nitrogen

nitriding /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪd.iŋ/ n
nitruration
method of hardening steel

nitrification n
nitrification
act of nitrifying

nitrilate v
nitriler

nitrocellulose n
fulmi-coton nitrocellulose
the chemical nitrocellulose

nitrogen /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.d͡ʒən/ [ˈnɐɪtʰɹəd͡ʒən] n
azote
chemical element

nitrogen dioxide n
dioxyde d'azote
the binary compound NO₂

nitrogen mustard n
moutarde azotée
series of compounds

nitrogenous adj
azoté
of nitrogen

nitroglycerine n
nitroglycérine
the compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate

nitrometer n
nitromètre
apparatus

nitromuriatic adj
nitromuriatique
pertaining to nitric acid and muriatic acid

nitrophenol n
nitrophénol

nitrous /ˈnaɪtɹəs/ adj
azoteux nitreux
of or relating to nitrogen

nitrous oxide n
protoxyde d'azote
nitrous oxide

nitrox /ˈnaɪtɹɑks/ /ˈnaɪtɹɒks/ n
nitrox
mixture of nitrogen and oxygen used as a breathing gas

nix /nɪks/ n
que dalle rien
colloquial: nothing

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ determiner
aucun nul pas
not any
défense de interdiction de interdit
used to show an activity is forbidden

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ n
non
a negating expression
a vote not in favor

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ preposition
non
used to show disagreement or negation
used to show agreement with a negative question (in some languages this response is the usual word for "yes")

no biggie phraseologicalUnit
aucun problème aucun souci pas d'trouble pas de problème pas de souci
not a big deal

no comment phraseologicalUnit
no comment sans commentaire
refusal to say the obvious impolite retort
sans commentaire
"official" refusal to relay any further information

no comparison interjection
il n'y a pas photo

no doubt adv
pas de doute sans doute à n'en pas douter
without a doubt

no entry phraseologicalUnit
accès interdit défense d'entrer entrée interdite
entry is forbidden

no glove, no love phraseologicalUnit
pas de latex, pas de sexe pas de sexe sans latex

no hard feelings phraseologicalUnit
sans rancune
no resentment

no holds barred adj
sans restrictions

no idea interjection
aucune idée
I don't know

no joke phraseologicalUnit
sans blague
seriously

no kidding interjection
la vache sans blague sans dec
exclamation of amazement
sans blague sans dec
response to obvious statement

no longer adv
ne … plus
not any more

no matter interjection
peu importe ça ne fait rien
it's unimportant

no matter preposition
n'importe peu importe qu'importe
regardless of

no matter what phraseologicalUnit
peu importe quel que soit
whatever
quoi qu'il arrive
under any circumstances, whatever happens

no means no interjection
non c'est non

no more adv
plus
not any longer

no more no less adv
ni plus ni moins

no news is good news proverb
pas de nouvelles, bonnes nouvelles
lack of information suggests nothing bad

no offense phraseologicalUnit
ne le prends pas mal ne le prenez pas mal sans vouloir te vexer sans vouloir vous vexer
no offense

no one /ˈnoʊ ˌwʌn/ /ˈnəʊ wʌn/ pronoun
personne nul qui que ce soit
not even a single person

no pain, no gain proverb
on n'a rien sans rien qui ne risque rien n'a rien qui ne tente rien n'a rien
discomfort is necessary to achieve goals

no parking phraseologicalUnit
défense de stationner stationnement interdit
no parking

no problem interjection
de rien il n'y a pas de quoi je t'en prie je vous en prie pas de souci
no thanks or apology is necessary
pas de problème sans problème
it does not pose a problem

no quarter n
pas de quartier
no mercy for the life of a captured opponent

no rose without a thorn proverb
il n’est pas de roses sans épines

no shit interjection
sans blague sans dec
vulgar: exclamation of amazement or disbelief
vulgar: response to obvious statement

no shit, Sherlock interjection
bien vu l'aveugle
a riposte to someone who has just said something obvious

no smoke without fire proverb
il n'y a pas de fumée sans feu il n’y a pas de fumée sans feu
gossip and accusations are often substantiated by fact

no smoking phraseologicalUnit
défense de fumer ne pas fumer
phrase used in notices indicating that the smoking of cigarettes is not permitted

no sooner said than done phraseologicalUnit
aussitôt dit, aussitôt fait sitôt dit, sitôt fait
no sooner than something is said it will be done

no spring chicken n
plus tout jeune
person who is no longer particularly young

no thank you interjection
non merci
polite way of saying no

no trespassing phraseologicalUnit
défense d'entrer entrée interdite
phrase forbidding access to a place

no use n
inutile
pointless; useless

no way interjection
en aucune façon jamais de la vie hors de question pas moyen pas question
absolutely not
pas possible pas vrai
indicates astonished disbelief

no worries interjection
ce n'est pas grave pas de problème
do not worry, I will do it
pas de problème
it does not bother me

no, thanks interjection
non merci sans façon
(polite refusal of an offer)

no-brainer n
évidence
an easy or obvious conclusion, decision, solution, task (idiomatic)

no-fly zone n
zone d'exclusion aérienne
an airspace in which aircraft, especially military aircraft, are forbidden to fly

nobelium /noʊˈbiːliəm/ /noʊˈbɛliəm/ n
nobélium
chemical element

nobility /noʊˈbɪlɪti/ /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ /nəˈbɪlɪti/ n
noblesse
noble or privileged social class
the quality of being noble

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ adj
noble aristocratique
having honorable qualities

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ n
noble aristocrate nobliau
aristocrat

noble gas n
gaz noble gaz rare
element of group 18 of the periodic table

noble rot n
pourriture noble
fungus

noble savage n
bon sauvage
stock character

nobleman /ˈnoʊbl̩mən/ /ˈnəʊbl̩mən/ n
noble
man of noble rank, title, or status; peer; aristocrat

noblesse oblige /noʊˌblɛs əˈbliʒ/ /nəʊˌblɛs ɒˈbliːʒ/ n
noblesse oblige
the honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank

noblewoman n
noble
a woman of noble rank

nobly /ˈnoʊbli/ /ˈnəʊbli/ adv
noblement
in a noble manner

nobody /ˈnoʊ.bɑ.di/ /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ /ˈnoʊˌbʌd.i/ /ˈnəʊ.bɒd.i/ /ˈnəʊ.bə.di/ n
moins-que-rien nul nullité quidam sous-merde zéro
unimportant person

nobody's perfect phraseologicalUnit
nul n'est parfait
phrase to remind that we all fail at times

nocebo effect n
effet nocebo
deleterious placebo effect

nociception n
nociception
physiological process underlying the sensation of pain

noctiferous /nɒkˈtɪfəɹəs/ adj
noctifère
(obsolete) bringing night

noctilucent adj
noctiluque
(meteorology) glowing at night

noctilucine n
noctilucine
substance once believed to be responsible for the bioluminescence

noctilucous adj
noctiluque
luminescent

noctule /ˈnɑkt͡ʃul/ /ˈnɒktjuːl/ n
noctule
bat of the genus Nyctalus

nocturnal /nɑkˈtɝ.nəl/ /nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ).nəl/ adj
nocturne
primarily active during the night
taking place at night

nocturnality n
nocturnité
being active at night

nocturne /(ˌ)nɒkˈtɜːn/ /ˈnɑktɚn/ /ˈnɑkˌtɝn/ /ˈnɒktɜːn/ n
nocturne
a dreamlike or pensive composition

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ n
hochement
instance of moving one's head

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ v
dodeliner piquer du nez somnoler
gradually fall asleep
hocher dodeliner
incline the head up and down

nod off v
somnoler
fall asleep

nodal /ˈnəʊdəl/ adj
nodal
Relating to a node

node /noʊd/ /nəʊd/ n
nœud
vertex of a graph of a network
computer attached to a network
astronomy: where the orbit of a planet intersects the ecliptic

nodular adj
nodulaire
of or relating to a nodule or modules
similar in form to a nodule

nodule /ˈnɑːd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈnɒdjuːl/ n
nodule
rounded mass

noetherian /noʊˈθɪəriən/ adj
noethérien
math

noetic /noʊˈɛt.ɪk/ /nəʊˈɛt.ɪk/ adj
noétique
of or pertaining to the mind or intellect
originating in or apprehended by reason

noetically adv
noétiquement
in a noetic way

noise /nɔɪz/ n
bruit
sound or signal generated by random fluctuations
technical: unwanted part of a signal
level of variation in gene expression
rumour or complaint
bruit boucan vacarme brouhaha tintamarre
various sounds, usually unwanted

noise cancellation n
réduction du bruit

noise pollution n
pollution sonore nuisance sonore
excessive noise

noiseless adj
silencieux
silent

noiselessly adv
sans bruit
in a quiet manner

noisily adv
bruyamment
in a noisy manner

noisome /ˈnɔɪ.səm/ adj
dégoutant répugnant
offensive to the senses
désagréable nuisible
morally hurtful or noxious
insalubre malsain nocif toxique
hurtful or noxious to health

noisy /ˈnɔɪzi/ /ˈnɔːɪzɪ/ adj
bruyant
full of noise
bruyant tonitruant
making a noise

noisy miner n
méliphage bruyant
Manorina melanocephala

noli me tangere /-meɪ ˈtæn(d)ʒəɹeɪ/ /-ˌmeɪ ˈtɑnd͡ʒəɹeɪ/ /ˌnoʊli ˌmi ˈtɑnd͡ʒəɹi/ /ˌnəʊlɪ mɪ ˈtæn(d)ʒəɹi/ n
noli me tangere
any of various plants with fruits or seed capsules that, when ripe, burst open and discharge their seeds when touched, or with leaves that fold and droop when touched
picture depicting Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene shortly after his resurrection from the dead
plant of the genus Impatiens

nolle prosequi /ˌnoʊli ˈpɹoʊsɪkwaɪ/ /ˌnoʊli ˈpɹoʊsɪkwi/ /ˌnɑli ˈpɹɑsɪkwaɪ/ /ˌnɑli ˈpɹɑsɪkwi/ /ˌnɒlɪ ˈpɹɒsɪkwaɪ/ /ˌnəʊlɪ ˈpɹɒsɪkwaɪ/ n
abandon de poursuites abandon des poursuites arrêt des poursuites cessation des poursuites ordonnance de classement relaxe

nom de Web /nɒm də ˈwɛb/ n
pseudo
pseudonym used on the World Wide Web

nomad /ˈnoʊmæd/ /ˈnəʊmæd/ n
nomade
a member of society or class who wander with their herds

nomadic /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/ adj
nomade
of or relating to any habitually wandering person
of or relating to itinerant herdsmen

nomadism n
nomadisme
way of life of a nomad

nomarch n
nomarque
head of a Greek nomarchy

nomen gentilicium /ˈnəʊmɛn d͡ʒɛntaɪˈlɪsɪəm/ n
gentilice
name designating a Roman citizen as a member of a particular gens

nomenclature /-ˈmɛn/ /nə(ʊ)ˈmɛŋ.klətʃə/ /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌnoʊmənˈkleɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
nomenclature
set of names or terms

nomenklatura /nɒˌmɛnkləˈtjʊəɹə/ /nɒˌmɛnkləˈtʃʊəɹə/ n
nomenklatura
list of posts in Soviet Union
nomenklature
a social or political elite class

nominal /ˈnɑ.mɪ.nəl/ /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/ [ˈnɑ.mɪ.nl̩] [ˈnɒm.ɪ.nl̩] adj
nominal
of or relating to a name or names

nominalization n
nominalisation substantivation
use of a verb or an adjective as a noun

nominalize /ˈnɑmənəlaɪz/ /ˈnɒmɪnəlaɪz/ v
nominaliser

nominalizer /ˈnɑm.ə.nəl.aɪz.ɚ/ /ˈnɒmɪnəlaɪzə/ n
nominaliseur substantivateur
nominalizer

nominate /ˈnɑ.mə.neɪt/ /ˈnɑ.mɪ.neɪt/ /ˈnɒm.ə.neɪt/ /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ v
nommer
to name someone for a particular role or position

nomination /ˌnɑmɪˈneɪʃən/ /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
nomination
an act or instance of nominating

nominative /ˈnɒmnətɪv/ /ˈnɒmɪnətɪv/ adj
nominatif
being in the nominative case

nominative absolute n
nominatif absolu
element of a sentence

nominative case n
nominatif
case used to indicate the subject

nominator n
nominateur
One who nominates

nominee /ˌnɒmɪˈniː/ n
candidat candidate
a person named or designated to any office, duty or position

nomogram /ˈnoʊ.məˌɡɹæm/ /ˈnɑ.məˌɡɹæm/ /ˈnɒ.məˌɡɹæm/ /ˈnəʊ.mə.ɡɹæm/ n
abaque nomogramme
diagram in which the relationship between three variables is represented

nomophobia n
nomophobie

non- /ˈnɑn/ /ˈnɒn/ prefix
non-
not

non-Euclidean adj
non-euclidien
pertaining to non-Euclidean geometry

non-Euclidean geometry n
géométrie non euclidienne
Any system of geometry not based on the set of axioms of Euclidean geometry

non-aggression principle n
principe de non-agression

non-binary /ˌnɔnˈbaɪ.nɚˌi/ /ˌnɔnˈbaɪ.nɛɹˌi/ adj
non-binaire
outside the gender binary
not binary

non-breaking space n
espace insécable
a variant of the space character

non-cisgender adj
non-cis non-cisgenre

non-commissioned officer n
sous-officier
person of authority in the military who has not received a commission

non-compete adj
de non-concurrence
describing contractual clause

non-disclosure agreement n
accord de confidentialité accord de non-divulgation
contract not to disclose certain information

non-empty adj
non vide
containing at least one element

non-esterified fatty acid n
acide gras non estérifié
non-esterified fatty acid

non-finite verb n
verbe non fini
verb form that lacks a subject

non-fungible token n
jeton non fongible
cryptocurrency token

non-governmental organization n
organisation non gouvernementale
organization with no government participation

non-native speaker n
locuteur non-natif
someone who has another native tongue than the language being used

non-negative adj
positif

non-op /nɒnˈɒp/ adj
non-op

non-player character n
ordi
character in a role-playing game or computer game

non-smoker n
non-fumeur non-fumeuse
somebody who does not smoke tobacco

non-smoking adj
non-fumeur
having restrictions on smoking

non-venomous adj
non toxique
not producing venom

non-verbal /ˌnɑnˈvɝ.bl̩/ /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bl̩/ adj
non-verbal
other than written or spoken words

non-violent adj
non violent
without violence

nona- prefix
nona-
nine

nonadecane n
nonadécane

nonaggression n
non-agression
a lack of aggression

nonagon /ˈnɑn.ə.ɡɑn/ /ˈnɒn.ə.ɡən/ n
nonagone
A polygon with nine sides and nine angles

nonalcoholic adj
non alcoolisé sans alcool
containing at most trace amounts of alcohol

nonaligned adj
non-aligné
not allied

nonalignment n
non-alignement
state of being nonaligned

nonbeliever n
athée non-croyant non-croyante
a person who does not believe, especially regarding religion

nonce /nɑns/ /nɒns/ n
pointeur
sex offender, especially one who is guilty of sexual offences against children

nonce word n
hapax mot ad hoc
word invented for the occasion

nonchalance /ˈnɒnʃələns/ /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/ n
nonchalance
indifference; carelessness; coolness

nonchalant /ˈnɒn.ʃəl.ənt/ /ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/ adj
décontracté
casually calm and relaxed
désinvolte nonchalant
indifferent; unconcerned; behaving as if detached

nonchalantly adv
nonchalamment
In a nonchalant manner

nonchurchgoer n
non-pratiquant
one who does not attend church

noncitizen n
non-citoyen non-citoyenne
someone who is not a citizen of the country in question

nonclustered index n
index non-cluster
Index that contains a series of sorted pointers

noncommittal /ˌnɑnkəˈmɪtl̩/ /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/ adj
évasif
tending to avoid commitment

nonconformist adj
anticonformiste
not conforming to established customs etc

nonconformist n
anticonformiste
someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices

nonconformity n
anticonformisme
rejection of, or failure to conform to, a practice, standard, rule, or law

nondescript /nɑndəsˈkɹɪpt/ /ˈnɒndɪskɹɪpt/ adj
banal quelconque
without distinguishing qualities

nondeterministic adj
indéterministe
involving choices

none /nʌn/ adv
aucunement
not at all
en rien
in no way

none /nʌn/ pronoun
aucun aucune
not any thing
personne
not any person

none of someone's business n
c'est pas ton affaire
matter that someone is not entitled to be involved in

none of your beeswax phraseologicalUnit
ce ne sont pas tes oignons s’occuper de ses oignons
A riposte to badgering questioning

nonego n
non-moi
philosophy: part of the psyche

nonentity n
moins-que-rien
an unimportant or insignificant person

nones /nəʊnz/ n
none
afternoon liturgical service
nones
8th day before the ides of a Roman month

nonetheless /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ adv
néanmoins

nonexistence n
non-existence
The state of not existing

nonexistent adj
inexistant
not existent

nonfiction n
non-fiction
written works intended to give facts

nonfictional adj
non fictionnel

nonflammable adj
ininflammable
not combustible

nonfree adj
payant
not free of charge

nonillion numeral
nonillion
1054
quintillion
1030

noninterference n
non-ingérence
policy of not interfering in the domestic policies of another

nonkilling n
non-meurtre
A precept or worldview

nonlinear adj
non-linéaire
of a system: whose output is not directly proportional to its input

nonlinearity n
non-linéarité
state of being nonlinear

nonmetal n
non-métal
element that does not have the properties of a metal

nonogram /ˈnɑːnəɡɹæm/ /ˈnɒnəɡɹæm/ n
nonogram picross
puzzle in which cells of a grid must be filled

nonpareil /nɒm-/ /nɒnpəˈɹeɪ(l)/ /ˈnɒm-/ /ˈnɒnpəɹ(ə)l/ /ˈnɒnpɹ(ə)l/ /ˌnɑnpəˈɹɛl/ adj
hors de pair nonpareil sans pareil sans égal
unequalled, unrivalled

nonpareil /nɒm-/ /nɒnpəˈɹeɪ(l)/ /ˈnɒm-/ /ˈnɒnpəɹ(ə)l/ /ˈnɒnpɹ(ə)l/ /ˌnɑnpəˈɹɛl/ n
nonpareille
size of type standardized at 6-point; slug of this size

nonpayment n
non-paiement
failure to pay

nonplace n
non-lieu
that which is not a place

nonplussed /nɒnˈplʌst/ /ˌnɑnˈplʌst/ adj
déconcerté interloqué perplexe
unsure how to act or respond

nonpositive adj
négatif
either zero or negative

nonpracticing adj
non pratiquant non-pratiquant
nonpracticing - religion

nonprofessional adj
amateur non-professionnel
not professional

nonprofessional n
amateur non-professionnel
amateur

nonprofit adj
sans but lucratif à but non lucratif
not seeking to produce a profit

nonprofit n
association sans but lucratif
non-profit organization

nonprogrammer n
non-programmeur
a person who is not a computer programmer

nonproliferation n
non-prolifération

nonpyrogenic adj
non-pyrogènique
not pyrogenic

nonrepresentational adj
non-figuratif
that does not represent a physical object realistically

nonrepudiation n
non-répudiation
assurance of digital sending or receipt

nonrivalrous adj
non-rival
economics: not rivalrous

nonsense /ˈnɑn.sɛns/ /ˈnɒn.səns/ adj
non-sens
resulting from the substitution of a nucleotide in a sense codon, causing it to become a stop codon

nonsense /ˈnɑn.sɛns/ /ˈnɒn.səns/ interjection
n'importe quoi !
emphatic rejection

nonsense /ˈnɑn.sɛns/ /ˈnɒn.səns/ n
absurdité bêtise
meaningless words
connerie n'importe quoi sottise
untrue statement
non-sens
damaged DNA sequence

nonsensical adj
absurde sans queue ni tête
without sense

nonsteroidal adj
non stéroïdien non-stéroïdien
free of steroids

nonstop /ˌnɑnˈstɑp/ /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/ adj
sans escale
without stopping

nonswimmer n
non-nageur non-nageuse
one who is not a swimmer

nontotient n
anti-indicateur
integer

nontoxic adj
atoxique

nontrans adj
non-trans

nontransgender adj
non-transgenre

nontranssexual adj
non-transsexuel non-transsexuelle

nonunion /nɒnˈjuːni.ən/ n
désunion
lack of union

nonviolence n
non-violence non resistance non-résistance
philosophy that rejects violence

noodle /nud(ə)l/ /nuːdl̩/ n
nouille
string or flat strip of pasta or other dough

nook /nuːk/ /nʊk/ n
angle coin
small corner formed by two walls
recoin
hidden or secluded spot

nook and cranny n
tous les coins et les recoins
small or remote place

nookie /ˈnʊki/ n
baise
sexual intercourse

noon /nuːn/ n
midi
midday

noose /nuːs/ n
lacs nœud coulant
adjustable loop or rope

noosphere /ˈnoʊ.əsfɪɚ/ /ˈnəʊ.əsfɪə/ n
noosphère
noosphere, theoretical stage of evolutionary development

nopalery /ˈnoʊpəˌlɛri/ /ˈnəʊp(ə)ləɹi/ /ˈnəʊp(ə)lɹi/ n
nopalerie nopalière
plantation of nopal used as food for the cochineal insect

nope /noʊp/ [noʊp̚] particle
nan bah
informal "no"

nor /noɹ/ /nɔː/ conjunction
ni
nor

noria /ˈnɔɹ.i.ə/ /ˈnɔː.ɹɪə/ n
noria
a water wheel with buckets
any machine using buckets

norm /nɔːm/ n
norme
that which is normal
math: function that maps vectors to non-negative scalars
rule that is enforced by members of a community

norm /nɔːm/ v
normer
To endow with a norm

normal /ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˈnɔːml̩/ adj
normal
according to norms or rules
pertaining to a school to teach teachers how to teach
healthy; not sick or ill
normal ordinaire
usual, ordinary

normal /ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˈnɔːml̩/ n
normale normal
mathematics: a line perpendicular to another

normal basis n
base normale
particular type of basis of a finite field

normal distribution n
loi normale
probability distribution

normal school n
école normale
school for training teachers

normal subgroup n
sous-groupe distingué
subgroup that is invariant under conjugation

normalcy /ˈnɔɹməlsi/ n
normalité
state of being normal

normality /noːˈmæl.ə.ti/ /nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ti/ /nɔːˈmæl.ɪ.ti/ [nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ɾi] n
normalité
state of being normal

normalization /ˌnɔɹ.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌnɔɹ.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˈnoː.mə.ləˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˈnɔː.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnoː.məˌlɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnɔː.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] n
normalisation
any process that makes something more normal or regular

normalize /ˈnɔɹ.mə.laɪz/ /ˈnɔː.mə.laɪz/ v
normaliser

normally /ˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ /ˈnɔːmə.li/ adv
normalement
under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time
in the expected or customary manner

normally black adj
normalement noir
opaque when voltage is not applied

normally white adj
normalement blanc
transparent when voltage is not applied

normative /ˈnoː.mə.tɪv/ /ˈnɔɹ.mə.tɪv/ /ˈnɔː.mə.tɪv/ [ˈnɔɹ.mə.ɾɪv] adj
normatif normative
of, pertaining to, or using a norm or standard

normativism n
normativisme

normativity n
normativité
state of being normative

normativization n
normativisation

normativize v
normativiser
To make normative

normcore /ˈnɔɹmˌkoɹ/ /ˈnɔːmkɔː/ n
normcore
unisex fashion trend characterized by average-looking, unpretentious clothing

normopath n
normopathe
one who conforms to social norms

normopathy n
normopathie
pursuit of conformity

normothermic /nɔɹmoʊˈθɝmɪk/ /nɔːməˈθɜːmɪk/ adj
normothermique
having normal body temperature

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] adj
nord boréal septentrional

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] n
nord septentrion
compass point

north by east n
nord-quart-nord-est
compass point

north by west n
nord quart nord-ouest nord-quart-nord-ouest
compass point

north pole /ˌnɔɹθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌnɔːθ ˈpəʊl/ n
pôle Nord
northernmost point on celestial bodies
pôle nord
positive pole of a magnetic dipole

north wind n
aquilon nord
wind blowing from the north

north-northeast n
nord-nord-est
compass point

north-northwest n
nord-nord-ouest
compass point

northeast n
nord-est
compass point

northeast by east n
nord-est-quart-est
compass point

northeast by north n
nord-est-quart-nord
compass point

northeastern /ˌnorˈθiː.stɚn/ /ˌnɔːˈθiː.stn̩/ adj
nord-oriental
northeastern

northerly /ˈnɔɹðɚli/ /ˈnɔːðəli/ n
aquilon
wind blowing from the north

northern /ˈnɒðə(ɹ)n/ /ˈnɔɹðɚn/ /ˈnɔːðn̩/ /ˈnɔːðən/ adj
bise
of wind
boréal septentrional
facing, situated in or related to the north

northern bobwhite n
colin de Virginie
Colinus virginianus

northern flicker n
pic flamboyant
Colaptes auratus

northern fulmar n
fulmar boréal fulmar glacial pétrel fulmar
Fulmar glacialis

northern fur seal n
ours de mer
Callorhinus ursinus

northern gannet n
fou de Bassan
Morus bassanus

northern goshawk n
autour des palombes
Accipiter gentilis

northern jacana n
jacana du Mexique jacana roux jacana à ailes jaunes
Jacana spinosa

northern lapwing n
vanneau huppé
Vanellus vanellus

northern lights n
aurore boréale aurore polaire
the aurora of the northern hemisphere

northern shoveler n
canard souchet
Spatula clypeata

northern shrike n
pie-grièche boréale
Lanius borealis

northern shrimp n
crevette nordique
Pandalus borealis

northern wheatear n
traquet motteux
Oenanthe oenanthe

northern wild rice n
riz sauvage
Zizania palustris

northerner n
habitant du nord habitante du nord nordiste
person from the north of a region

northernize v
septentrionaliser

northwest /nɔɹθˈwɛst/ /nɔːθˈwɛst/ n
nord-ouest
compass point

northwest by north n
nord-ouest-quart-nord
compass point

northwest by west n
nord-ouest-quart-ouest
compass point

northwestern /nɔːθˈwɛst.ə(ɹ)n/ /nɔːθˈwɛstn̩/ adj
du nord-ouest nord-occidental

nose [noʊ̯z] [noːz] [nəwz] [nəʊ̯z] n
excroissance
bulge on the side of a piece of a jigsaw puzzle
museau gueule trompe
snout, nose of an animal
nez
protuberance on the face
tip of an object
nez odorat
skill in recognising bouquet

nosebag n
moreau musette
a round sack to feed an animal

noseband n
muserolle
part of a bridle or halter

nosebleed /ˈnoʊzˌblid/ /ˈnəʊzˌbliːd/ n
saignement de nez
haemorrhage from the nose

noseclip n
pince-nez
device that holds a person's nostrils closed

nosegay /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/ /ˈnəʊzɡeɪ/ n
petit bouquet
small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs

nosey parker n
fouinard fouinarde
prying person

nosocomial /ˌnoʊ-/ /ˌnɑ.səˈkoʊ.mi.əl/ /ˌnɒ.sə(ʊ)ˈkəʊ.mi.əl/ /ˌnəʊ-/ adj
nosocomial
of an infection or its cause: arising from the environment of, or treatment in, a hospital
of, relating to, or happening in a hospital

nosode /ˈnɒsəʊd/ n
nosode
preparation of diseased matter

nosology n
nosologie
the systematic investigation or classification of disease

nosophobia n
nosophobie
excessive or irrational fear of contracting a disease

nostalgia /nɑˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɑˈstɑld͡ʒə/ /nɒˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɔˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɔˈstɑld͡ʒə/ /nəˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nəˈstæɫd͡ʒə/ /nəˈstɑld͡ʒə/ n
nostalgie
bittersweet yearning for the things of the past

nostalgic adj
nostalgique
pertaining to nostalgia

nostalgic n
nostalgique
person who displays nostalgia

nostril /ˈnɒstɹəl/ /ˈnɒstɹɪl/ n
narine naseau trou de nez
either of the two orifices located on the nose

nostrum /ˈnɑ.stɹəm/ /ˈnɒs.tɹəm/ n
orviétan poudre de perlimpimpin remède de bonne femme
medicine or remedy which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects

nosy /ˈnoʊzi/ /ˈnəʊziː/ adj
curieux fouineur fureteur
prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑʔt] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɞʔt] adv
pas ne ne ... pas
negates meaning of verb

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑʔt] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɞʔt] conjunction
non pas
And not

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑʔt] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɞʔt] interjection
ou pas

not a chance adv
jamais de la vie
absolutely not

not a minute too soon adv
pas trop tôt
just in time

not at all [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɑɫ] [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɔɫ] [ˈnɒtʰəˈtʰɔːɫ] [ˈnɔɾəˈɾoːɫ] adv
pas du tout
not

not at all [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɑɫ] [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɔɫ] [ˈnɒtʰəˈtʰɔːɫ] [ˈnɔɾəˈɾoːɫ] interjection
de rien il n'y a pas de quoi pas de quoi
conventional reply to expression of gratitude

not bad adj
pas mal
reasonably good

not even adv
même pas
constitutes an emphatic negation

not forgetting conjunction
sans oublier

not have a pot to piss in v
ne pas avoir un rond

not have the faintest v
ne pas avoir la moindre idée

not in the least adv
du tout pas du tout pas le moins du monde
not at all

not know which end is up v
être à la masse
to have no common sense

not know which way to turn v
ne pas savoir sur quel pied danser ne plus savoir où donner de la tête

not much to look at adj
ne pas payer de mine

not on your life adv
jamais de la vie
an emphatic negative

not only … but also conjunction
non seulement … mais aussi non seulement … mais en plus

not really adv
pas vraiment
to a low degree

not so fast phraseologicalUnit
minute papillon pas si vite
stop doing something

not that conjunction
non pas que non que pas que

not that I know of interjection
pas que je sache

not the end of the world phraseologicalUnit
ce n'est pas la fin du monde
it's not the end of the world

not the sharpest knife in the drawer n
ne pas avoir inventé le fil à couper le beurre
being stupid

not to be outdone phraseologicalUnit
pour ne pas être en reste

not to mention conjunction
sans parler de
much less

not to put too fine a point on it /nɑt tə ˌpʊt tu ˌfaɪn ə ˈpɔɪnt ɑn ət/ /nɒt tʊ ˌpʊt tuː ˌfaɪn ə ˈpɔɪnt ɒn ɪt/ phraseologicalUnit
pardonnez-moi l'expression passez-moi l'expression si vous me permettez l'expression
used to apologize for a possibly impolite statement

not to say conjunction
pour ne pas dire
even; perhaps; almost

not touch with a ten-foot pole v
éviter à tout prix
to avoid at all costs

not worth a brass farthing adj
ne pas valoir tripette
worth nothing

not yet adv
pas encore
not for the moment, though expected later

notability n
notoriété notabilité
quality of being notable

notable /ˈnoʊdəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbl̩/ adj
remarquable notable
worthy of notice; remarkable

notable /ˈnoʊdəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbl̩/ n
notable personnage
person or thing of distinction

notably adv
notamment
in a notable manner

notaphily n
billetophilie

notary /ˈnoʊtəɹi/ n
notaire notairesse
notary public

notary public /ˈnəʊtəɹi ˈpʌblɪk/ n
notaire
officer who can administer oaths and statutory declarations

notch /nɑt͡ʃ/ /nɒtʃ/ n
cran
level or degree
encoche
such a cut, used for keeping a record
entaille
V-shaped cut

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ n
note
musical sound
memorandum
marginal comment or explanation
short informal letter
character indicating the length and pitch of a tone

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ v
noter prendre note
to record in writing
noter remarquer
to notice with care

note value n
valeur de note
musical notation

notebook /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ n
cahier calepin
empty book able to be used for notes
notebook laptop ordinateur portatif
notebook computer

notepad n
bloc-notes
bound pad of paper

notetaking /ˈnoʊt.teɪkɪŋ/ n
prise de notes
writing pieces of information

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ [ˈnʌʔn̩] pronoun
rien ne + verb + rien nulle chose
not any thing

nothing but adv
rien que ne...que
nothing but

nothing to write home about pronoun
ce n'est pas le Pérou ça ne casse pas trois pattes à un canard
not exceptional

nothingness n
néant
state of nonexistence; the condition of being nothing
vide
void; emptiness

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ [ˈnoʊɾɪs] n
notification
written or printed announcement
préavis
notification of termination of employment
prior notification
remarquer
act of observing

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ [ˈnoʊɾɪs] v
remarquer
remarquer s'apercevoir
to become aware of

notice period n
période de préavis
period between receipt of the letter of dismissal and last working day

noticeable /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ adj
remarquable
worthy of note; significant
repérable détectable remarquable
capable of being seen or noticed

noticeably adv
sensiblement
to a detectable degree

notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
notification
a specific piece of information serving to notify
act of notifying

notify /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/ v
notifier
(transitive) to give (someone) notice of (something)

notion /ˈnoʊʃən/ /ˈnəʊʃən/ n
notion
mental apprehension of whatever may be known or imagined; an idea; a conception

notional /ˈnəʊʃənəl/ adj
notionnel
finance: estimated or reference
linguistics: having descriptive value
of, containing, or being a notion

notorious /noʊ-/ /nə(ʊ)ˈtɔː.ɹɪ.əs/ /nəˈtɔ.ɹi.əs/ adj
notoire
generally or widely known for something negative

notoriously /nəˈtɔːɹɪəsli/ adv
notoirement
In a notorious or notable manner

notwithstanding /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/ conjunction
bien que
although

notwithstanding /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/ postposition
malgré en dépit de nonobstant
in spite of

nougat /ˈnuɡət/ /ˈnuːɡɑː/ /ˈnʌɡɪt/ n
nougat nougatine
a confection of egg white, a sweetener, and (usually) nuts

nought /nɔːt/ n
zéro
zero

noumenal adj
nouménal
of or pertaining to the noumenon

noumenon /ˈnaʊmənɒn/ /ˈnumənɑn/ /ˈnuːmənɒn/ n
noumène
thing as it is independent of any conceptualization

noun /naʊn/ /næːn/ n
nom
grammatical category (broad sense)
nom substantif nom substantif
grammatical category (narrow sense)

noun class n
classe nominale
a category into which nouns may be organised

noun clause n
proposition nominale
subordinate clause

noun phrase n
groupe nominal syntagme nominal
phrase that can serve as the subject or the object of a verb

nourish /ˈnɝ.ɪʃ/ /ˈnʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈnʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
nourrir
to feed and cause to grow

nourish a viper in one's bosom v
réchauffer un serpent dans son sein
to do kind deeds rewarded with harm

nourishment /ˈnɝɪʃmənt/ /ˈnʊɹɪʃmənt/ /ˈnʌɹɪʃmənt/ n
nourriture
something that nourishes; food

nous /naʊs/ /nuːs/ n
nous
reason in philosophy

nouveau riche /ˌnu.voʊ ˈɹiʃ/ /ˌnu.voʊ ˈɹɪtʃ/ /ˌnuː.vəʊ ˈɹiːʃ/ n
nouveau riche parvenu arriviste
new money: wealthy persons whose fortunes are newly acquired, and who are therefore perceived to lack the refinement of those who were raised wealthy

nova /ˈnoʊ.və/ /ˈnəʊ.və/ n
nova
sudden brightening of a star

novation /noʊˈveɪʃən/ n
novation
new contract

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvəl/ [ˈnɒvl̩] adj
nouveau nouvelle original originale
new, original, especially in an interesting way

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvəl/ [ˈnɒvl̩] n
roman
work of prose fiction

novelist /ˈnɑvəlɪst/ /ˈnɒvəlɪst/ n
romancier romancière
author of novels

novelize v
nouvelliser
to adapt to fiction

novella /noʊˈvɛlə/ /nəʊˈvɛlə/ /nəˈvɛlə/ n
nouvelle court roman
short novel

novelty /ˈnɑvəlti/ /ˈnɒvəlti/ n
nouveauté
state of being new
new product

novemdecillion /ˌnoʊvəmdəˈsɪl.i.ən/ numeral
décillion
1060

novemvigintillion numeral
quindecillion
1090

novena n
neuvaine
a recitation of prayers for nine days

novichok n
novitchok
nerve agent

now /naʊ/ adv
alors or
(word to introduce a point)
maintenant
at the present time

now /naʊ/ conjunction
maintenant que maintenant
since, because

now and then /ˌnaʊ ən(d) ˈðɛn/ adv
de temps en temps de temps à autre
(idiomatic) sometimes; occasionally; intermittently

now or never adv
maintenant ou jamais
now or never

now that conjunction
maintenant que
since

now you're talking phraseologicalUnit
voilà qui est parler
Phrase indicating agreement

now, now interjection
allons
reassurance
tout doux
reproach

nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ adv
aujourd'hui de nos jours actuellement présentement
at the present time
de nos jours
in the current era

nowhere /ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈnəʊ.wɛə/ adv
nulle part
in no place
to no place

nowhere else adv
nulle part ailleurs
in no other place

noxious /ˈnɒkʃəs/ adj
nocif
harmful

nozzle /ˈnɒzəl/ n
ajutage tuyère
short tube
jet tuyère
inlet or outlet pipe
museau
nose of an animal

nshima n
nshima
porridge made from maize or sorghum

nth /ɛnθ/ adj
énième n-ième
occurring at position n

nth /ɛnθ/ n
énième n-ième
the item at position n

nu /njuː/ /nu/ n
nu
name for the letter of the Greek alphabet: Ν and ν

nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ /ˈnuː.ɑːns/ n
nuance détail
minor distinction
nuance subtilité
subtlety or fine detail

nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ /ˈnuː.ɑːns/ v
détailler

nuanced adj
nuancé détaillé
having nuances

nubile /ˈnjuːbaɪl/ /ˈnubaɪl/ adj
nubile
marriageable

nubuck n
nubuck
type of brushed leather

nucellus n
nucelle
tissue which surrounds and protects the embryo

nuchal /ˈnju.kəl/ /ˈnu.kəl/ adj
nucal
of or pertaining to the back of the neck

nuclear /ˈn(j)u.kjə.lɚ/ /ˈn(j)u.kli.ɚ/ /ˈnjuː.klɪə(ɹ)/ adj
nucléaire
involving nuclear energy
of a weapon: deriving its force from nuclear energy
pertaining to the nucleus of a cell

nuclear age n
âge atomique âge nucléaire
age when nuclear technology was developed

nuclear bomb n
bombe atomique bombe nucléaire
nuclear bomb

nuclear chemistry n
chimie nucléaire
application of chemical techniques to the solution of problems in nuclear physics

nuclear data n
données nucléaires
compilation of experimental and evaluated data describing nuclear properties

nuclear energy n
énergie nucléaire énergie atomique
energy released by a nuclear reaction

nuclear family n
famille nucléaire
a family unit consisting of a father, mother and children

nuclear fission n
fission fission nucléaire
atom-splitting nuclear reaction

nuclear fusion n
fusion nucléaire
the combining of the nuclei of small atoms to form the nuclei of larger ones

nuclear physics n
physique nucléaire
branch of physics

nuclear power n
énergie nucléaire
power from nuclear reactions

nuclear power plant n
centrale nucléaire
type of power plant

nuclear reaction n
réaction nucléaire
process

nuclear reactor n
réacteur nucléaire
device

nuclear war n
guerre nucléaire guerre atomique
war fought using nuclear weapons

nuclear weapon n
arme nucléaire arme atomique
a weapon that derives its energy from the nuclear reactions of either fission or fusion

nuclear winter n
hiver nucléaire
predicted drop in global temperature following a nuclear war

nuclease n
nucléase
any of several enzymes capable of cleaving the phosphodiester

nucleic adj
nucléique
referring to the nucleus

nucleic acid /njuːˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /njuːˈkliː.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /nuˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
acide nucléique
acidic chainlike biological macromolecule

nucleiform adj
nucléiforme

nucleoid /ˈnjukliˌɔɪd/ /ˈnjuːkliˌɔɪd/ /ˈnu-/ n
nucléoïde
the irregularly-shaped region within a prokaryote cell where the genetic material is localized

nucleolus n
nucléole
part of nucleus of a cell

nucleon /ˈn(j)uːkliɒn/ n
nucléon
a proton or a neutron

nucleoprotein n
nucléoprotéine

nucleosome n
nucléosome
repeating subunit in chromatin

nucleosynthesis n
nucléosynthèse
process that leads to synthesis in stars

nucleosynthetic adj
nucléosynthétique
of or pertaining to nucleosynthesis

nucleotide /ˈn(j)u(ː)kliəˌtaɪd/ n
nucléotide
monomer constituting DNA or RNA

nucleotidic adj
nucléotidique
of or pertaining to a nucleotide

nucleus /ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuː.kli.əs/ n
noyau
core, central part of something
cytology: large organelle found in cells
physics: massive, positively charged core of an atom
linguistics: centre of a syllable

nuclide /ˈn(j)uːklaɪd/ n
nucléide
nucleus specified by its atomic number and atomic mass

nude /n(j)uːd/ adj
nu
without clothing or other covering

nudge /nʌd͡ʒ/ n
nudge
behavioral economics: the use of positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence
petit coup de coude petite tape amicale
a gentle push

nudge /nʌd͡ʒ/ v
donner un petit coup de coude donner une petite tape amicale
to push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal

nudibranch /ˈn(j)uːdɪˌbɹæŋk/ n
nudibranche
sea slug

nudism /njuː.dɪzəm/ n
nudisme
the belief in or practice of social, non-sexual nudity

nudist /ˈnudɪst/ n
nudiste
person who practices nudism

nudist beach n
plage naturiste
beach where nudity is allowed

nudity /ˈnjudɪˌti/ /ˈnudɪti/ n
nudité
the state of being without clothing on the body

nudiustertian /n(j)ʊdi.əsˈtɜʃɪən/ adj
avant-hier
of or relating to the day before yesterday

nugatory /ˈn(j)uːɡətɔɹi/ adj
inefficace non valable
ineffective, invalid
insignifiant
trivial, trifling

nugget /ˈnʌɡət/ n
bleu
inexperienced fighter pilot
pépite
small chunk or clump

nuisance /ˈnjuː.səns/ /ˈnuː.səns/ n
embêtement nuisance
minor annoyance or inconvenience

nuit blanche n
nuit blanche
all-night event

nuke /n(j)uk/ /njuːk/ n
arme atomique
(colloquial) nuclear weapon
micro-onde
(colloquial) microwave oven

nuke /n(j)uk/ /njuːk/ v
anéantir atomiser
(colloquial) to destroy or erase completely
micro-onder
(colloquial) to cook in a microwave oven

null and void adj
nul et non avenu
invalid, cancelled, unenforceable

null morpheme n
morphème nul morphème zéro
a morpheme that has no phonetic form

null result n
résultat nul
a result that does not support the hypothesis

null set n
ensemble négligeable
negligible set

nullification /ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
nullification
the act of nullifying something

nullify /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/ v
annuler
make of no use or value
prevent from happening
annuler nullifier
make legally invalid

nullipara n
nullipare
nullipara

numb /nʌm/ adj
engourdi gourd
physically unable to feel

numb /nʌm/ v
anesthésier endormir engourdir
to cause to become numb

numbat n
numbat myrmécopie à bandes
small marsupial

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ n
chiffre nombre numéro
numeral
nombre numéro
abstract entity used to describe quantity
mathematics: number
grammar: state of being singular, dual or plural
quantity
numéro
informal: telephone number
issue of a periodical publication
sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, etc.
numéro nombre
used to show the rank of something in a list or sequence
performance

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ v
compter
to be classified or included (among)
to classify or include (among)
dénombrer
to enumerate
nombrer
literary: to count
numéroter
label with numbers; assign numbers to

number line n
droite réelle
line that graphically represents the real numbers

number one n
numéro un
top-ranking person
petite commission
urine or urination euphemism

number system n
système de numération
set of numerals

number theory n
théorie des nombres
branch of pure mathematics

number two n
grosse commission

number-theoretical adj
arithmétique
of or relating to number theory

numbers station n
station de nombres
shortwave radio station

numbness n
engourdissement
absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation

numerable adj
nombrable
able to be counted

numeracy n
numératie
numerical skill

numeral /ˈnjuːməɹəl/ /ˈnjuːmɹəl/ /ˈnuməɹəl/ /ˈnumɹəl/ n
chiffre
non-word symbol that represents a number
chiffre numéral
word or symbol representing a number

numeration /ˌn(j)uː.mə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌnjuː.mə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən] [ˌnu.mɚ.ˈeɪ.ʃən] n
numération

numerator /ˈnuː.məɹ.ˌeɪ̯.təɹ/ n
numérateur
number or expression written above the line in a fraction
person who counts

numeric keypad n
pavé numérique

numerical /n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /n(j)ʉˈmeɹ.ɪ.kəl/ [n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kl̩] [n(j)ʉˈmeɹ.ɪ.kl̩] adj
numérique
of or pertaining to numbers

numerical analysis n
analyse numérique
study of algorithms

numerology /ˌnjuː.mə.ˈɹɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌnuməˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ n
numérologie
study

numeronym /ˈnjuːməɹəʊˌnɪm/ /ˈnuməɹəˌnɪm/ n
numéronyme
number-based word

numerous /ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnjuːmɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/ /ˈnumɹəs/ adj
nombreux
Indefinitely large numerically

numinous /ˈn(j)umənəs/ /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/ adj
numineux
of or relating to a numen (divinity); indicating the presence of a divinity

numismatic adj
numismatique
of or pertaining to a coin, coins, currency
of or pertaining to numismatics

numismatics /ˌnjuː.mɪzˈma.tɪks/ /ˌnuː.məzˈmæ.tɪks/ n
numismatique
study of coins

numismatist /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/ n
numismate
one who collects coins and/or currencies

nummular /ˈnʌmjʊlə/ /ˈnʌmjʊlɚ/ adj
nummulaire
characterized by lesions which are round with well-defined borders
flattened with a rounded form; coin-shaped

numnah n
amortisseur
pad placed under a horse's saddle

nun /nuːn/ /nʊn/ n
noun nun
Semitic letter

nun /nʌn/ n
nonne religieuse bonne sœur moniale nonnain
member of a Christian religious community of women

nunatak /ˈnuː.nə.tæk/ /ˈnʌn.ə.tæk/ n
nunatak
mountaintop surrounded by glacial ice

nunation /nʌˈneɪʃn̩/ /nʌˈneɪʃən/ n
nunation tanwīn
suffix in Arabic

nunchaku /nən-/ /nʌnˈtʃækuː/ /nʌnˈtʃɑːkuː/ /nʌnˈt͡ʃɑku/ n
nunchaku
weapon consisting of two sticks joined by a chain or cord

nuncheon n
goûter
afternoon snack

nuncio /-siˌoʊ/ /ˈnʌnʃiˌoʊ/ n
nonce
title used for Catholic clerics

nunnery /ˈnʌn(ə)ɹi/ n
couvent
residence for nuns

nuptial /ˈnʌp.t͡ʃ(ʊ)əl/ /ˈnʌp.ʃəl/ adj
nuptial
pertaining to wedding and marriage

nuptials /ˈnʌp.t͡ʃ(ʊ)əlz/ /ˈnʌp.ʃəlz/ n
noces
wedding ceremony

nuraghe /nʊəˈɹɑːɡeɪ/ n
noraghe nuraghe
type of megalithic building

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ n
infirmière infirmier
person trained to provide care for the sick
nourrice
person who takes care of other people's young

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ v
allaiter donner le sein
to breast feed
soigner
to care for the sick
to treat kindly and with extra care

nurse shark n
requin nourrice
any shark of the family Ginglymostomatidae

nursemaid n
bonne d'enfants nounou nourrice
child's nurse

nursery /ˈnɜːsəɹi/ /ˈnɜːsɹi/ /ˈnɝsəɹi/ /ˈnɝsɹi/ n
crèche
place where the pre-school children of working parents are supervised during the day
crèche pouponnière
place where nursing or the raising of children is carried out
pépinière
place where young plants are cultivated for transplanting

nursery nurse n
puériculteur puéricultrice

nursery rhyme n
chanson enfantine comptine
short poem or song for children

nursery school n
école maternelle jardin d'enfants
a school for pre-school children

nurseryman /ˈnəːs(ə)ɹɪmən/ n
pépiniériste
person who rears and sells plants in a nursery

nursing bra n
soutien-gorge d'allaitement
bra specifically designed for breastfeeding mothers

nursing home n
maison de repos
place of residence

nurture /ˈnɜːɹ.t͡ʃəɹ/ n
éduquer élever
act of nourishing or nursing; tender care; education; training

nurture /ˈnɜːɹ.t͡ʃəɹ/ v
alimenter favoriser
figuratively, to encourage
nourrir
to nourish or nurse

nut /nʌt/ [nɐt] n
couille
slang: testicle
folle fou
slang: insane person
folle fou malade
extreme enthusiast
noix fruit à coque fruit sec
hard-shelled fruit
sillet
musical instruments: small piece that holds the strings at the proper spacing
écrou
that fits on a bolt

nut job n
débile taré tarée
someone who is insane

nutation n
nutation
astronomical term

nutcracker n
casse-noix casse-noisettes
implement for cracking nuts
cassenoix casse-noisettes
bird of the genus Nucifraga

nuthatch n
sittelle
passerine bird from the family Sittidae

nutlet n
nucule
small nut

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ n
muscadier
tree
noix de muscade noix muscade
spice
petit pont
soccer/football sense

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ v
faire un petit pont
(soccer) to play the ball between the legs of an opponent
muscader
to flavour

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ adj
nutritif
providing nourishment

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ n
nutriment
substance that provides nourishment

nutrition /njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ /nuˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ n
nutrition
nutrition

nutritional adj
alimentaire
pertaining to nutrition

nutritionism n
nutritionnisme

nutritionist n
nutritionniste

nutritious /njuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ /nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ adj
nutritif nourrissant
providing nutrients

nuts /nʌts/ adj
cinglé dingue
insane

nuts and bolts n
rudiments
inner workings of something

nutshell /ˈnʌt.ʃɛl/ n
coque coquille
the shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut

nutty /ˈnʌti/ adj
cinglé dingue fou
barmy, crazy, mad
plein de noix
containing nuts

nux vomica n
noix vomique
fruit of the strychnine tree
vomiquier
strychnine tree

nuzzle /ˈnʌzl̩/ /ˈnʌzəl/ [ˈnʌzɫ̩] v
fourrer son nez
touch with the nose

nychthemeral /ˈnɪk.θɛm(ə)ɹəl/ adj
nycthéméral
lasting one day and one night

nychthemeron /nɪkˈθi.mə.ɹɑn/ /nɪkˈθɛ.mɪ.ɹɒn/ /nɪkˈθɛm.ə.ɹɒn/ /nɪkˈθɛməɹɑn/ n
nycthémère nyctémère
one day and one night

nyct- prefix
nycto-
relating to night or darkness

nyctography n
nyctographie

nyctophobia n
nyctophobie
fear of the night

nylon /ˈnaɪlɑn/ /ˈnaɪlɒn/ n
nylon
substance

nymph /ˈnɪmf/ n
nymphe
mythology: water, forest or mountain spirit
insect larva
young girl who may inspire lust

nymphaeum n
nymphée

nymphalid n
nymphalidé
any butterfly of the family Nymphalidae

nymphet n
nymphette
A sexually attractive girl or young woman

nymphomania /nɪmfəˈmeɪnɪə/ n
nymphomanie andromanie
excess of sexual behaviour or desire in women

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪmfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ adj
nymphomane
of woman: having excessive sexual desire

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪmfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ n
nymphomane
woman with excessive sexual desire

nystagmus /nɪˈstæɡməs/ n
nystagmus
rapid involuntary eye movement

née /neɪ/ adj
née
used to indicate maiden name of a woman

négligée /ˈnɛɡlɪʒeɪ/ n
nuisette négligé
nightgown

o /ˈoʊ/ /ˈəʊ/ n
o
name of the letter O, o

o'clock /oʊˈklɑk/ /əʊˈklɒk/ /əˈklɑk/ /əˈklɒk/ adv
une heure
indication of time (the translations below are of "one o’clock")
à une heure
the translations below are of "at one o’clock"

oaf /oʊf/ /əʊf/ n
dadais
imbecile

oak /oʊk/ /woʊk/ /əʊk/ adj
chêne chênes
made of oak wood

oak /oʊk/ /woʊk/ /əʊk/ n
chêne
tree or shrub of the genus Quercus
wood

oak titmouse n
mésange unicolore
Baeolophus inornatus

oakum /ˈoʊk(ə)m/ /ˈəʊkəm/ n
étoupe filasse
fibres chiefly obtained by untwisting old rope which are used to caulk, etc.

oakwood n
chênaie rouvraie
wood populated with oaks

oar /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ n
rame aviron
implement used to row a boat

oarlock n
dame de nage
device to hold oars in place

oasis /oʊˈeɪsəs/ /oʊˈeɪsɪs/ /əʊˈeɪsəs/ /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ n
oasis
spring surrounded by fertile area
quiet or peaceful place

oat /oʊt/ /əʊt/ n
avoine
a widely cultivated cereal grass

oat milk n
lait d'avoine
milky liquid from oats

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ n
juron
profanity
serment
solemn pledge
affirmed statement

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ v
jurer
to pledge

oatmeal /ˈoʊtmil/ /ˈɒtmiːl/ /ˈəʊtmiːl/ n
flocons d'avoine
meal
flocons d'avoine gruau
breakfast cereal
grège
colour

oats /ˈoʊts/ /ˈəʊts/ n
avoine flocon d'avoine
seeds of an oat plant

obcordate adj
obcordé
botany: of a reversed cordate shape

obdurate /-ət/ /ˈɑbd(j)əɹɪt/ /ˈɑbd(j)ʊɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdjʊɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdʒəɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdʒʊɹɪt/ adj
dur comme un roc
Physically hardened, toughened
opiniâtre têtu
Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent

obedience /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/ n
obéissance
quality of being obedient

obedient /oʊˈbidiənt/ /əʊˈbiːdɪənt/ /əˈbidiənt/ /əˈbiːdɪənt/ adj
obéissant
willing to comply with commands

obelisk /ˈɑbəlɪsk/ /ˈɒbəlɪsk/ /ˈɔbəlɪsk/ n
obèle
dagger symbol
obélisque
tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point

obelus /ˈɑbələs/ /ˈɑbəˌlaɪ/ /ˈɒbləs/ /ˈɒbɪlaɪ/ /ˈɒbɪləs/ n
obèle obélus
symbol used in ancient manuscripts and texts to mark a word or passage as doubtful or spurious, or redundant

obese /oʊˈbis/ /əʊˈbiːs/ /əˈbiːs/ adj
obèse
extremely overweight

obesity /oʊˈbisɪti/ /oʊˈbɛzɪti/ /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːsɪti/ [-ɾi] n
obésité
act or state of being obese

obesogenic /əʊbiːsəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
obésogène
causing obesity

obey /oʊˈbeɪ/ /əʊˈbeɪ/ /əˈbeɪ/ v
obéir obtempérer
to do as ordered by

obfuscate /ˈɑbfəskeɪt/ /ˈɑbfʌskeɪt/ /ˈɒbfəskeɪt/ /ˈɒbfʌskeɪt/ v
embrouiller
make confusing
obscurcir
make dark
obscurcir occulter
alter code

obfuscation /ˌɒb.fəˈskeɪ.ʃən/ n
obfuscation
alter computer code, preserving its behavior but concealing its structure and intent
obscurcissement
act or process of obfuscating, or obscuring the perception of something

obi /ˈoʊbi/ n
obi
a kimono sash

obituary /oʊ-/ /əʊ-/ /əˈbɪtjʊ(ə)ɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃuˌɜɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃəɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃəˌwɛɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹi/ n
nécrologie
brief biography of a person who has recently died
nécrologie nécro
brief notice of a person’s death, especially one published in a newspaper

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ n
objet
thing
object-oriented programming: instantiation of a class or structure
in grammar
person or thing to which an emotion is directed
the goal, end or purpose of something

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
objecter opposer
disagree with something or someone

object language n
langue-objet
lexicography: language of headwords

object permanence n
permanence de l'objet
understanding that an object still exists when it disappears from sight

object-oriented /ˈɒbdʒɛkt ɔɹɪəntɪd/ /ˈɒbdʒɪkt ɒɹɪəntɪd/ adj
orienté-objet
using entities called objects

object-oriented language n
langage orienté objet langage orienté objets

object-oriented programming n
programmation orientée objet
programming paradigm that uses objects to design application and computer programs

objectification /ɒbˌd͡ʒɛkt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃʌn/ n
objectification

objection /əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ n
objection
statement expressing opposition
act of objecting
official protest raised in a court of law

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ adj
objectif
not influenced by emotions
based on observed fact
objectif objective
relating to a material object

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ n
but objectif
goal
objectif
lens

objective case n
cas objet cas régime
case of an object

objectivism /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/ n
objectivisme
doctrine that holds that reality is objective

objectivity /ˌɑbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ n
objectivité
The state of being objective

objet d'art /ˌɒbʒeɪ ˈdɑː(ɹ)/ n
objet d'art
work of art

objurgation n
objurgation
strong rebuke or scolding

oblast /ˈɒbləst/ n
oblast
region or province

oblate /ɒˈbleɪt/ /ˈɑbleɪt/ /ˈɒbleɪt/ adj
aplati
Flattened or depressed at the poles

oblation /oʊˈbleɪʃən/ /ɑːˈbleɪʃən/ /ɒˈbleɪʃən/ /əʊˈbleɪʃən/ n
oblation
the offering to a deity

obligation /ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
obligation
act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone
social, legal, or moral requirement
(countable) reason for being obliged, grateful
course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience
legal agreement

obligatory /əˈblɪɡət(ə)ɹi/ /əˈblɪɡətɔɹi/ /ˈɑblɪɡətɔɹi/ adj
obligatoire
binding

oblige /ɒˈbliːd͡ʒ/ /əˈblaɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈbliːd͡ʒ/ v
obliger imposer
to constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means
obliger rendre service
to do someone a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation)
être redevable à
to be indebted to someone

obligee n
créancier
beneficiary of an obligation

obliging /əˈblaɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ adj
serviable
Happy and ready to do favours for others

obligor /ˈɒblɪɡɔː/ n
débiteur
party bearing obligation

oblique case n
cas oblique cas régime
any noun case except the nominative (and vocative)

obliquity /oʊˈblɪkwɪɾi/ /əˈblɪkwɪti/ /əˈblɪkwɪɾi/ n
obliquité
quality of being oblique

obliterate /oʊ-/ /əˈblɪtəɹeɪt/ /əˈblɪtəɹət/ /əˈblɪtəˌɹeɪt/ [-ɾə-] v
annihiler anéantir effacer pulvériser volatiliser écraser
to destroy (someone or something) completely, leaving no trace

oblivion /əˈblɪviːən/ n
néant
a state of nothingness
figuratively: wasteland; a supernatural realm of waste, like hell
oubli
state of being completely forgotten
state of forgetfulness or distraction

oblivious /əˈblɪviːəs/ adj
distrait oublieux
failing to remember
ignorant inconscient
unaware

obliviously adv
oublieusement
in an oblivious manner

oblong /ˈɑbˌlɔŋ/ /ˈɒblɒŋ/ adj
oblong
roughly rectangular or elliptical
longer than wide

obloquy /ˈɒbləˌkwi/ /ˈɔːbləˌkwi/ n
opprobre
abusive language

obnoxious /ɒb-/ /əbˈnɑkʃəs/ /əbˈnɒkʃəs/ adj
odieux désagréable exécrable
extremely offensive or unpleasant; very annoying, contemptible, or odious

obnubilation /ɒbnjuːbɪˈleɪʃən/ [ɒbnjuːbɪˈleɪʃn̩] n
obnubilation
medicine: obscuration or clouding of the mind or faculties
veiling with or concealment in clouds

oboe /ˈoʊboʊ/ n
hautbois
wind instrument

oboe d'amore /ˌoʊboʊ dɑˈmɔɹeɪ/ /ˌəʊbəʊ daˈmɔːɹeɪ/ n
hautbois d'amour
instrument of the oboe family

oboist n
hautboïste
performer on the oboe

obol /ˈoʊ.bəl/ /ˈɑ.bəl/ /ˈɒ.bəl/ /ˈɒˌbɒl/ n
obole
ancient silver coin

obolus n
obole
silver coin

obovate adj
obovale
shaped like an egg

obscene /əbˈsin/ /əbˈsiːn/ adj
obscène
offensive to current standards of decency or morality
disgusting or repulsive

obscenity n
obscénité
something that is obscene

obscurantism n
obscurantisme
state of opposition to progress
deliberate obscurity or vagueness

obscure /əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjɝ/ /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɹ/ adj
obscur
dark, faint or indistinct
sibyllin
difficult to understand

obscure /əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjɝ/ /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɹ/ v
obscurcir
to darken, make faint
to hide, put out of sight

obscurity /əbˈskjɔːɹɪti/ /əbˈskjɝɪti/ /əbˈskjʊəɹɪti/ /əbˈskjʊɹɪti/ n
obscurité
darkness; the absence of light

obsequies /ˈɔbsɪ.kwiːz/ n
obsèques
funeral rites

obsequious /əbˈsiːkwi.əs/ adj
obséquieux obéissant
obedient, compliant with someone else's orders
obséquieux soumis
fawning, subservient

obsequiousness n
obséquiosité
quality of being obsequious

observability n
observabilité
state of being observable

observable /əbˈzɜː.və.bəl/ /əbˈzɝ.və.bəl/ [əbˈzɜː.və.bɫ̩] [əbˈzɝ.və.bɫ̩] adj
observable
able to be observed

observable /əbˈzɜː.və.bəl/ /əbˈzɝ.və.bəl/ [əbˈzɜː.və.bɫ̩] [əbˈzɝ.və.bɫ̩] n
observable
any physical property

observable universe n
univers observable

observance /əbˈzɜːvəns/ /əbˈzɝvəns/ n
observance
practice of complying
the custom of celebrating a holiday

observation /-ˈveɪʃn̩/ /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ n
observation
act of observing or being observed
recording an event; the record of such noting
remarque observation
remark or comment

observation car n
wagon-salon
type of railway car

observation deck n
terrasse panoramique
area of a tall building

observatory /əbˈzəɹvətɔɹi/ /əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi/ n
observatoire
place where celestial bodies or natural phenomena are observed

observe /ɒbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɝv/ v
observer remarquer
to notice, to watch
respecter observer garder
to follow

observer /ɑb-/ /ɒb-/ /əbˈzɜːvə/ /əbˈzɝvɚ/ n
observateur
one who makes observations, monitors or takes notice

obsessed /əbˈsɛst/ adj
obsédé
fixated on a single topic or emotion

obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/ n
idée fixe obsession
compulsive or irrational preoccupation
obsession
unhealthy fixation
obsession fixation idée fixe

obsessive /əbˈsɛsɪv/ adj
obsessif
having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others

obsessive /əbˈsɛsɪv/ n
obsédé
person who is obsessed

obsessive-compulsive disorder n
TOC trouble obsessionnel compulsif
form of anxiety

obsidian /əbˈsɪd.i.ən/ /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ n
obsidienne
a type of black glass produced by volcanoes

obsidional /əbˈsɪdɪənəl/ adj
obsidional
pertaining to a siege

obsidional coin n
monnaie de siège monnaie obsidionale
coin

obsolescence /ˌɑb.səˈlɛ.səns/ /ˌɒb.səˈlɛ.səns/ n
obsolescence désuétude
state

obsolescent /ɑbsəˈlɛsənt/ /ɒbsəˈlɛsənt/ adj
obsolescent
in the process of becoming obsolete, but not obsolete yet

obsolete /ɑbsəˈliːt/ /ˈɑbsəliːt/ /ˈɒbsəliːt/ adj
obsolète désuet
no longer in use

obsoleteness n
désuétude
quality or state of being obsolete

obstacle /ˈɑbstəkəl/ /ˈɒbstəkəl/ n
obstacle
something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress

obstacle course n
course d'obstacles
course with a series of physical challenges that one performs sequentially
parcours du combattant
strenuous experience, hassle

obstetric /əbˈstɛtɹɪk/ adj
obstétrique
relating to obstetrics

obstetrician /ˌɑbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌɒbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ n
obstétricien accoucheur accoucheuse gynécologue obstétricienne
a physician who specializes in childbirth

obstetrics /ɑbˈstɛ.trɪks/ /əbˈstɛ.trɪks/ n
obstétrique
care of women during and after pregnancy

obstinacy /ˈɑbstɪnəsi/ /ˈɒbstɪnəsi/ n
entêtement obstination
state of stubbornness

obstinate /ˈɑb.stə.nət/ /ˈɑb.stə.nɪt/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nɪt/ adj
obstiné
adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually unreasonably

obstinately /ˈɑbstɪnətli/ /ˈɒbstɪnətli/ adv
obstinément
in an obstinate manner

obstreperous /ɑːbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ /ɒbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/ /əbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/ /əbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ adj
récalcitrant
stubbornly defiant

obstruct /əbˈstɹʌkt/ v
bloquer interférer retarder
To impede, retard, or interfere with
obstruer
To block or fill (a passage)
obstruer éclipser
To get in the way of so as to hide from sight

obstruction /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/ n
obstruction
the act of obstructing
that which obstructs or impedes

obstructive /ɑbˈstɹʌk.tɪv/ /əbˈstɹʌk.tɪv/ adj
obstructif
causing obstructions

obtain /əbˈteɪn/ v
obtenir avoir avoir succès réussir s'établir se procurer

obtrude /ɒbˈtɹuːd/ /əbˈtɹuːd/ v
empiéter transparaître
intransitive

obtuse /-ˈtʃuːs/ /ɑb-/ /əbˈt(j)us/ /əbˈtjuːs/ adj
obtus
geometry: larger than 90° but less than 180°
botany, zoology: blunt
obtus obtuse
intellectually dull
sourd
deadened, muffled, muted

obtuse angle n
angle obtus
angle that is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees

obtuse triangle n
triangle obtusangle
triangle with an obtuse angle

obtuse-angled adj
obtusangle
of a triangle

obverse adj
avers face
turned or facing toward the observer

obverse n
avers face
the heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal

obviate /ˈɒb.viˌeɪt/ /ˈɔb.viˌeɪt/ v
rendre superflu éviter
to bypass a requirement

obvious /ˈɑ.vi.əs/ /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ /ˈɒ.vɪəs/ /ˈɒb.vɪəs/ /ˈɒv.jəs/ adj
évident
easily discovered or understood; self-explanatory

obviously /ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vi.əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vjəs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vɪəs.li/ /ˈɔ(b).vi.ɘs.li/ /ˈɔv.jɘs.li/ adv
évidemment clairement
in an obvious manner; clearly apparent

obviousness /-nəs/ /-ɪəs-/ /ˈɑ(b)viəsnɪs/ /ˈɒ(b)viəsnɪs/ n
évidence
characteristic of being obvious

ocarina /oʊkəˈɹinə/ /ɑkəˈɹinə/ /ɒkəˈɹiːnə/ n
ocarina
musical instrument

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ n
occasion
favorable opportunity

occasional /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/ adj
occasionnel
limited to certain occasions; not very often

occasional table n
table [[d']]appoint
small table having no particular function

occasionally /əˈkeɪʒnəli/ /əˈkeɪʒənli/ /əˈkeɪʒənəli/ adv
occasionnellement
from time to time; now and then; once in a while; at infrequent intervals

occident /ˈɒksɪdənt/ n
occident
part of the horizon where the sun last appears in the evening; that part of the earth towards the sunset; the west

occidental /ˌɒk.səˈdɛn.təl/ adj
occidental
of the occident:

occipital lobe /ˌɑkˈsɪpɪtəl ˌloʊb/ n
lobe occipital
division of cerebrum

occiput /ˈɑk.səp.ət/ /ˈɑk.səˌpʌt/ /ˈɒk.sɪ.pʌt/ n
occiput

occluded front n
front occlus
cold front that overtakes a warm front

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ adj
occulte
related to the occult

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ n
occultisme occulte
supernatural affairs

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ v
occulter
to cover

occultation /ˌɑkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɒkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
occultation
astronomical event

occultism n
occultisme
study of the supernatural

occupancy n
occupation
the act of occupying, the state of being occupied or the state of being an occupant or tenant

occupant /ˈɑk.jə.pənt/ /ˈɒk.jʊ.pənt/ n
habitant
owner or tenant
occupant
person who occupies an office or a position
passager occupant
person sitting in a vehicle

occupation /ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ n
occupation
control of a country or region by a hostile army
activity or task with which one occupies oneself

occupational disease n
maladie professionnelle
ailment that occurs as a result of work

occupational hazard n
aléas du métier risques du métier
an unpleasant, inconvenient, or unusual circumstance which occurs or is likely to occur during the course of one's employment

occupational health and safety n
santé et sécurité au travail
activity to promote health and safety in workplace

occupational safety and health n
santé et sécurité au travail
activity to promote safety in workplace

occupational therapy n
ergothérapie
therapeutic practice

occupied /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/ adj
occupé
reserved
busy
militarily subjugated

occupied /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/ interjection
occupé
(used to communicate that a toilet is unavailable)

occupier n
occupant occupante
one who occupies

occupy /ˈɑkjəpaɪ/ /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/ v
occuper
have (taken) control of
hold a position
time or space
hold attention of
to fill (space)
to fill (time)
to use the time or capacity of
occuper habiter
reside in

occur /əˈkɜː/ /əˈkɝ/ v
produire arriver présenter avoir lieu passer
present itself
produire avoir lieu
take place
retrouver produire
be present or found
venir à l'idée
meet or come to the mind

occurrence /əˈkɐɹ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkɜːɹ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkɝ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkɵːɹ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkʌɹ.ən(t)s/ /ɜː/ n
occurrence
actual instance where a situation arises

ocean /ˈoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈəʊ.ʃən/ n
océan
one of the large bodies of water
immense expanse
water from an ocean

ocean current n
courant marin

ocean sunfish n
môle poisson-lune
Mola mola

oceanic /ˌəʊsiˈænɪk/ /ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk/ adj
océanique
of or relating to the ocean
living in the ocean

oceanic whitetip shark n
requin longimane
Carcharhinus longimanus

oceanographer /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
océanographe
person who studies oceanography, the science of oceans

oceanography /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
océanographie océanologie
oceanic exploration and study

oceanologist n
océanologue
one who studies oceans

ocellated lizard n
lézard ocellé
large lizard

ocellus /əʊˈsɛləs/ n
ocelle
eye-like marking in the form of a spot or ring
simple eye consisting of a single lens

ocelot /ˈɑsəlɑt/ /ˈɒsəlɒt/ n
ocelot
feline carnivore

ochlocracy /ɑkˈlɑ.kɹə.si/ /ɒkˈlɒk.ɹə.si/ /ɔkˈlɔ.kɹə.si/ n
ochlocratie
government by the masses

ochlophilia n
ochlophilie
love of crowds

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ adj
ocre
having yellow-orange colour

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ n
ocre
yellowish-orange colour
earth pigment

ocrea n
ocréa
botanical sheath

octadecagon n
octadécagone
geometry

octagon /ˈɑktəˌɡɑn/ /ˈɒktəɡ(ə)n/ n
octogone
polygon with eight sides and eight angles

octagonal /ɑkˈtæɡ.ə.n(ə)l/ adj
octogonal
shaped like an octagon

octagram /ˈɒk.tə.ɡɹæm/ [ˈɑk.tə.ɡɹæm] [ˈɒk.tə.ɡɹæm] n
octagramme
Eight-pointed star

octahedron n
octaèdre
a polyhedron with eight faces

octalogy n
octalogie
A set of eight works of art that are connected

octane /ˈɒk.teɪn/ n
octane
isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons

octane number n
indice d'octane
measure of the antiknock properties of an automobile fuel

octathlon /ɒkˈtæθlɒn/ n
octathlon
event in which contestants compete in eight different sports

octillion /ɒkˈtɪl.iː.ən/ numeral
octillion
a trillion quintillion, 1048
quadrilliard
a thousand trillion trillion, 1027

octodecillion /ˌɒktoʊdəˈsɪl.i.ən/ n
nonilliard
1057

octogenarian /ˌɑktəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən/ /ˌɒktəd͡ʒɪˈnɛəɹɪən/ adj
octogénaire
Of or related to people between 80 and 89 years of age

octonion n
octonion
nonassociative extension of a quaternion

octophobia n
octophobie

octopus /ˈɑktəpəs/ /ˈɑktəpʊs/ /ˈɒktəpəs/ /ˈɒktəpʊs/ n
pieuvre poulpe
mollusc

octovigintillion numeral
quattuordecilliard
1087

octroy v
octroyer
to grant a privilege

octuple /ɒkˈtuː.pəl/ /ɒkˈtʌp.əl/ v
octupler
multiply by eight

ocular /ˈɑ.kjə.lɚ/ /ˈɑ.kjʊ.lɚ/ /ˈɒk.jə.lə/ /ˈɒk.jʊ.lə/ adj
oculaire
of or relating to the eye

oculogyria n
oculogyrie

oculolinctus n
oculolinctus
eyeball-licking

oculus /ˈɑk.jə.ləs/ /ˈɒk.jʊ.ləs/ n
œil-de-bœuf
circular window or opening

odalisque /oʊdlˈisk/ /ˈoʊdlɪsk/ /ˈɒd(ə)lɪsk/ /ˈəʊd(ə)lɪsk/ n
odalisque
a female harem slave

odd /ɑd/ /ɒd/ adj
bizarre étrange
strange
impair
indivisible by two
à peu près
about

odd function n
fonction impaire
function

odd job v
petit boulot
temporary job

odd number n
nombre impair

odd one out n
intrus
misfit
puzzle

oddball /ˈɑːdˌbɔl/ n
excentrique olibrius
eccentric person

odderon n
oddéron

oddity /ˈɒdɪti/ n
bizarrerie excentricité
strangeness

oddly /ˈɑdli/ /ˈɒdli/ adv
étrangement
strangely

odds /ɑdz/ /ɒdz/ n
chances
the ratio of the probabilities of an event happening to that of it not happening

odds and ends n
bric-à-brac
miscellaneous things

ode /od/ /oʊd/ /əʊd/ n
ode
a short poetical composition

odeon /ˈəʊdɪən/ n
odéon
ancient Greek or Roman building

odious /ˈoʊ.di.əs/ /ˈəʊ.di.əs/ adj
odieux
arousing strong dislike

odometer /oʊˈdɑːmətɚ/ /əʊˈdɒmətə/ /əʊˈdɒmɪtə/ n
odomètre
instrument in a vehicle

odonto- prefix
odonto-
tooth

odontoblast n
odontoblaste

odontological adj
odontologique
pertaining to odontology

odontoma n
odontome

odontophobia n
odontophobie
fear of dentistry

odontotheca n
odontothèque

odor /ˈoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈəʊ.də/ n
odeur
any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume

odorize v
odoriser
to add an odorant to

odorless /əʊdələs/ adj
inodore
having no odor

odorous adj
odorant
having distinctive odour

odour of sanctity n
en odeur de sainteté
idiomatic, of a person: state of holiness
sweet smell emitted by corpses of saints

odynophagia n
odynophagie
pain when swallowing

odyssey /ˈɑ.də.si/ /ˈɑ.dɪ.si/ /ˈɒd.ə.si/ /ˈɒd.ɪ.si/ /ˈɔd.ɪ.si/ n
odyssée
extended adventurous voyage

oeillade /əːˈjɑːd/ n
œillade
glance, ogle

oeno- prefix
œno-
forms terms relating to wine

oenochoe /iːˈnɑ.kə.wi/ /iːˈnɑ.kəʊ.i/ /iːˈnɒ.kəʊ.i/ /ˈiːnəˌkoʊ.iː/ /ˈiːnəˌkəʊ.iː/ /ˈɛnəˌkoʊ.iː/ /ˌinoʊˈkoʊi/ /ˌiːnəʊˈkəʊi/ n
œnochoé
Greek jug

oenological adj
œnologique
of or pertaining to oenology, the study of wine

oenologist n
œnologue
an expert in the science of oenology

oenology /iˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /iˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
œnologie
scientific study of wines

oenophile /ˈiː.nəʊˌfaɪl/ /ˈiː.nəˌfaɪl/ n
œnophile vinophile
wine-lover

oenophilia n
œnophilie

oesophagectomy n
œsophagectomie
removal of all or part of the esophagus

oesophagus /iːˈsɒfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɒfəɡəs/ n
œsophage
the tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach

oestrus /ˈiːstɹəs/ /ˈɛstɹəs/ n
œstrus chaleur
a female animal's readiness to mate

oeuvre /ˈuːvɹə/ /ˈəːvɹə/ /ˈɜːvɹə/ n
œuvre
work of art
œuvres
complete body of works

of /ɒv/ /ɔv/ /ə/ /əv/ /ʌv/ preposition
de
introducing an epithet
containing, comprising or made from
objective genitive: connecting action noun with object
possessive genitive: belonging to
connecting numeral or quantifier with quantified
linking class with example of class
indicative of age
subjective genitive: connecting action noun with subject
de quant à
introducing topic or subject matter
moins
(to tell the time) before, to, e.g. a quarter of three (2:45)

of a lifetime
du siècle

of age
majeur
old enough to be considered an adult

of all time
de tous les temps
ever

of choice
de choix
preferred above others

of color adj
de couleur racisé
of a race other than white

of course /əv ˈkoə(ɹ)s/ /əv ˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ adv
bien sûr naturellement bien entendu évidemment
naturally

of late
récemment
recently

of note
de remarquable de spécial

of one mind
d'accord
in agreement

of one's choice
de son choix
that one has chosen, or wishes to choose

of one's own accord /əv ˌwʌnz oʊn əˈkɔɹd/ /əv ˌwʌnz əʊn əˈkɔːd/
de sa propre initiative de son propre chef
on one’s (or its) own initiative

of one's word
de parole
that keeps promises and tells the truth

of someone's dreams
de ses rêves

of sorts
en quelque sorte
Resembling; similar to; in a way; partial or not entire; somewhat

of the century
du siècle
most remarkable

of the same stripe
du même acabit du même tonneau

of two minds
indécis partagé
undecided or unsure

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ adj
fermé
inoperative, disabled
fermé éteint

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ adv
éteindre
into a state of non-operation or non-existence

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ preposition
hors-
away from a position upon

off one's dot
toqué
crazy

off the beaten track
hors des sentiers battus

off the books
hors des comptes
undeclared for tax and social insurance

off the mark
à côté de la plaque
inaccurate

off the top of one's head
comme ça de tête à froid
in an extemporaneous manner; without careful thought, preparation, or investigation

off-piste adj
hors-piste
Not specially prepared or designated for skiing

off-road adj
tout-terrain
designed for driving on a rugged terrain

off-roader n
tout-terrain
vehicle designed for driving offroad

off-season n
morte-saison
period of slack business

off-the-cuff adj
spontané improvisé
off-the-cuff

off-the-shelf adj
sur étagère
as purchased or as commonly available

off-the-wall adj
à côté de la plaque
wildly unconventional; bizarre; absurd

off-topic adj
hors sujet
not related to the matter being discussed

offal /ˈɑfl̩/ /ˈɒfl̩/ /ˈɔfl̩/ n
abats
animal's organs as food
rejected parts of an animal

offbeat /ɒfˈbiːt/ /ˈɒfbiːt/ adj
décalé
unusual, unconventional, not ordinary

offend /əˈfɛnd/ v
blesser
to physically harm, pain
blesser insulter offenser vexer
offenser déplaire
to hurt the feelings

offender n
contrevenant
a person who commits an offense against the law

offense /əˈfɛns/ /ˈɑf.ɛns/ /ˈɔf.ɛns/ n
attaquants attaque
portion of a team dedicated to scoring
attaque offensive
strategy and tactics employed when in position to score
injure insulte offense

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ adj
offensant
causing offense
offensif
team sports: having to do with play directed at scoring
relating to attack, offense

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ n
offensive
an attack
posture of attack

offensive and defensive alliance n
alliance offensive et défensive
offensive and defensive alliance

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ /ˈɔːfə(ɹ)/ n
offre
something put forth
law: invitation to enter binding contract
offre proposition
proposal

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ /ˈɔːfə(ɹ)/ v
offrir
place at disposal
propose
to present something as a gesture of worship

offer one's condolences v
présenter ses condoléances
offer sympathy to someone who has recently experienced the loss of a loved one

offering /ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/ n
offrande
that which has been offered; a sacrifice
oblation or presentation made as a religious act
offre
act of offering

offhand /ˌɔfˈhænd/ adj
négligent
careless
spontanément sur-le-champ
without planning or thinking ahead

office /ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/ n
bureau
major governmental division
bureau office
room(s) or building used for non-manual work
office
ceremonial religious duty or rite

office building n
immeuble de bureaux
commercial building containing spaces for offices

office chair n
chaise de bureau
desk chair used in an office

office hours n
heures ouvrables
times when office workers are at their desks
permanence
prearranged time when a person is available

office party n
fête du personnel

office worker n
employé de bureau
Someone who works in an office

officer /ˈɑfəsɚ/ /ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfsə/ /ˈɒfəsə/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfəsɚ/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/ n
fonctionnaire
one who holds a public office
officier fonctionnaire
one who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization
officier officière
contraction of the term "commissioned officer"

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ adj
officiel
relating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant
approved by authority
of or pertaining to an office or public trust

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ n
fonctionnaire cadre
office holder invested with powers and authorities

official gazette /əˈfɪʃəl ɡəˈzɛt/ n
journal officiel
periodical publication to publish notices

official language n
langue officielle
language

officialdom /ə.ˈfɪ.ʃəl.dəm/ n
fonctionnariat
The people elected to government or employed in the civil service

officially /əˈfɪʃəli/ adv
officiellement
in an official manner

offline /ɑfˈlaɪn/ /ɒfˈlaɪn/ /ɔfˈlaɪn/ adj
hors ligne offline
of a system, not connected to a larger network

offscreen adj
hors-champ
existing or happening outside the frame of the cinema or television screen

offset /ɑfˈsɛt/ /ɒfˈsɛt/ /ɔfˈsɛt/ /ˈɑf.sɛt/ /ˈɒf.sɛt/ /ˈɔf.sɛt/ n
compensation
compensating equivalent
compensation compensation industrielle offset
countertrade arrangement
début
time at which something begins
décalage
distance by which one thing is out of alignment with another
offset
difference in memory addresses

offset /ɑfˈsɛt/ /ɒfˈsɛt/ /ɔfˈsɛt/ /ˈɑf.sɛt/ /ˈɒf.sɛt/ /ˈɔf.sɛt/ v
contrebalancer compenser
to compensate for something

offset printing n
impression en offset offset
offset printing

offshoot n
dérivé
that which develops from something else
rejeton
that which shoots off from a main stem

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ adj
au large offshore
located in the sea away from the coast
offshore
located in another country

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ v
délocaliser
to use foreign labor to substitute for local labor

offshoring n
délocalisation

offside /ɒfˈsaɪd/ adj
hors-jeu
in an illegal position ahead of the ball

offside /ɒfˈsaɪd/ n
hors-jeu
offside play

offside trap n
piège du hors-jeu
defensive play

offspring /ˈɑfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ n
descendance enfance enfants postérité progéniture
descendance progéniture enfants enfance
plural or collective offspring (only males, only females, both sexes or sex unspecified)
enfant
singular offspring (male, female or sex unspecified)
progéniture
plural or collective offspring, animal's or plant's progeny

oft /ɑft/ /ɒft/ /ɔft/ adv
souvent
often; frequently; not rarely; many times

often /ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/ /ˈɔːf(t)ən/ adv
souvent souventefois
frequently, many times

oftentimes /ˈɑf.tənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɑf.ənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɒf.tənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɒf.ənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɔf.tənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɔf.ənˌtaɪmz/ adv
comme d'habitude
frequently

oganesson /oʊ.ɡəˈnɛsɒn/ n
oganesson
chemical element

ogee /oʊˈd͡ʒiː/ /əʊˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈoʊd͡ʒiː/ /ˈəʊd͡ʒiː/ n
arc en accolade
arch
doucine
curve

oghamic adj
oghamique
in, of, or pertaining to Ogham

ogive /ˈoʊd͡ʒaɪv/ /ˈoʊɡaɪv/ /ˈəʊd͡ʒaɪv/ /ˈəʊɡaɪv/ n
ogive
Gothic pointed arch
curve of a cumulative function
nose of a bullet, missle, or rocket

ogle /ˈoʊɡl̩/ /ˈɑɡl̩/ /ˈɒɡl̩/ /ˈəʊɡl̩/ v
mater reluquer
to stare flirtatiously

ogonek /ɒˈɡɒnɛk/ /ɔˈɡɔnɛk/ /ˈoʊɡənɛk/ /ˈəʊɡənɛk/ n
ogonek
diacritical mark

ogre /ˈoʊ.ɡɚ/ /ˈəʊ.ɡə/ n
ogre
brutish giant

ogress /-əs/ /-ɪs/ /ˈoʊɡɹɛs/ /ˈəʊɡɹɛs/ n
ogresse
female ogre

oh /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
oh ah
expression of surprise
ô
vocative

oh dear interjection
ah là là aïe hélas
expression of dismay, concern, worry or disapproval

oh my God interjection
mon Dieu nom de Dieu nom de nom
excitement or shock

oh no /(ˈ)əʊ ˈnəʊ/ interjection
oh non
exclamation of alarm or concern

oh well /ˈoʊ wɛl/ /ˈəʊ wɛl/ interjection
bah dommage pas grave tant pis
expression of mild disappointment or resignation

ohm /oʊm/ /əʊm/ n
ohm
the derived unit of electrical resistance

ohmmeter n
ohmmètre
device for measuing resistance

oidium n
oïdium
cognate translations of oidium — otherwise see powdery mildew

oil /ɔl/ /ɔɪ(ə)l/ [ɔɪ(ə)ɫ] n
huile
liquid fat
huile végétale
oil produced from plants
pétrole huile
petroleum-based liquid

oil /ɔl/ /ɔɪ(ə)l/ [ɔɪ(ə)ɫ] v
huiler huile
lubricate with oil

oil cake n
tourteau
solid residue

oil change n
vidange
process of changing oil

oil company n
compagnie pétrolière pétrolière
a company which trades, extracts or processes petroleum or oil

oil lamp n
lampe à huile
a simple vessel used to produce light

oil of lemon eucalyptus n
huile d'eucalyptus citronné huile essentielle d'eucalyptus citronné

oil of wintergreen n
huile essentielle de gaulthérie
aromatic oil

oil painting n
peinture à l'huile
a painting done with oil paints
art of painting with oil paints

oil palm n
palmier à huile
tree that produces palm oil

oil pipeline n
oléoduc
oil pipeline

oil refining n
raffinage du pétrole
process

oil rig n
foreuse
oil-drilling platform

oil slick n
marée noire
thin film of oil floating on the surface of water

oil spill n
marée noire
oil spill

oil tanker n
pétrolier
a ship that transports oil (petroleum)

oil terminal n
terminal pétrolier
an industrial facility for the storage of oil, petroleum and petrochemical products

oil well n
puits de pétrole forage pétrolier
hole drilled into the earth from which petroleum is pumped

oilbird n
guacharo des cavernes
Steatornis caripensis

oilcan n
burette burette d'huile
container

oilcloth n
toile cirée
fabric or cloth

oilskin /ˈɔɪl.skɪn/ n
ciré
raincoat made from treated cotton fabric

oily /ˈɔɪli/ adj
huileux
covered with or containing oil
onctueux
excessively friendly or polite

oink /ɔɪŋk/ interjection
groin gruik
Representing the sound made by a pig

oink /ɔɪŋk/ n
grognement
sound made by a pig

oink /ɔɪŋk/ v
grogner
to oink

ointment /ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/ /ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/ [ˈɔ̃ɪ̃(n)ʔ.mɪ̃(n)ʔ] n
pommade onguent
viscous preparation, usually containing medication

okada n
okada

okapi /oʊˈkɑpi/ /ə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpi/ /əʊˈkɑːpi/ n
okapi
Okapia johnstoni

okey-dokey interjection
dacodac
variant of OK

okra /ˈoʊkɹə/ /ˈɒkɹə/ /ˈəʊkɹə/ n
gombo
edible capsules of A. esculentus
A. esculentus

okroshka /əˈkɹɔʃkə/ n
okrochka
cold raw vegetable soup

okrug n
okroug
administrative division

old /aʉld/ /ˈoʊld/ /ˈəʊld/ [ɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈɔʊ(ɫ)d] adj
ancien ex-
former
avoir vieux
having existed or lived for the specified time
vieux vieil
of a living being: having lived for relatively many years
(of an item) used, not new
vieux vieille
of an object, concept, etc: having existed for a relatively long period of time
ça commence à bien faire
tiresome

old age n
vieillesse troisième âge
latter part of life

old as the hills /ˌoʊld əz‿ðə ˈhɪlz/ /ˌəʊld əz‿ðə ˈhɪlz/ adj
vieux comme le monde
extremely old

old bag n
vieille chouette vieille peau

old chap n
mon grand mon vieux
Affectionate term of address for a man

old fart n
débris fossile vieux con vieux croûton
pejorative: elderly person

old girl n
ma grande ma vieille
Affectionate term of address for a woman

old gold n
vieil or
a brownish gold colour

old guard n
arrière-garde vieille garde
old guard

old habits die hard proverb
chassez le naturel, il revient au galop les vieilles habitudes ont la vie dure qui a bu boira
established habits are difficult to change

old maid n
pouilleux vieux garçon
card game

old man n
vieillard vieux vieil homme vieux monsieur
elderly man
vieux daron
father (slang)

old man's beard n
clématite des haies
Clematis vitalba, a climbing plant
usnée
Usnea, a lichen

old money n
vieille fortune vieux riche
families that have been wealthy for generations

old school adj
vieille école vieux jeu à l’ancienne
characteristic of a style, outlook, or method employed in a former era

old school n
ancienne école vieille école
a style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that was employed in a former era

old sweat n
vieux routier
experienced in his field
vieux troupier
experienced soldier
vétéran
veteran soldier

old town n
vieille ville
older historical part of a town or city

old woman n
vieille vieille dame vieille femme
elderly woman

old-fashioned /oʊldˈfæʃənd/ /əʊldˈfæʃənd/ adj
démodé ringard vieilli à l'ancienne
outdated or no longer in vogue
vieux jeu de la vieille école
preferring the customs of earlier times

old-growth forest n
forêt primaire
forest that has attained great age without significant disturbance

old-time adj
vétuste
old-fashioned

old-timer n
vétéran
one who has been around for a long time or has a great deal of experience

older brother n
frère aîné grand frère
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

older sister n
grande sœur sœur aînée
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

oldest /ˈoʊldəst/ /ˈəʊldəst/ adj
aîné
greatest in age or seniority

oldness /əʊldnəs/ n
vieillesse
state of being old

oleaginous /ˌoʊ.liˈæd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/ /ˌəʊ.lɪˈæd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/ adj
oléagineux
oily, greasy
falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave

oleander /ˈoʊliændɚ/ /ˌoʊliˈændɚ/ /ˌəʊliˈændə(ɹ)/ n
laurier-rose oléandre
A poisonous shrub

oleaster n
chalef
plant in the family Elaeagnaceae, especially, a plant in the genus Elaeagnus, especially, the species Elaeagnus angustifolia

oleate n
oléate
salt or ester

olecranon /oʊˈlɛkɹəˌnɑn/ /əˈlɛkɹənən/ n
olécrane
bony process

olefiant adj
oléfiant
oil producing

oleic adj
oléique
of or pertaining to oleic acid

oleic acid n
acide oléique
fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and one double bond, found in olive oil

oleiferous adj
oléifère
that produces oil

olfaction n
odorat olfaction
the sense of smell

olfactory /oʊlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɑlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɒlˈfak.tə.ɹi/ /ɒlˈfak.tɹi/ adj
olfactif
concerning the sense of smell

olifant n
olifant
type of horn

oligarch /ˈoʊləɡɑɹk/ /ˈɑləɡɑɹk/ n
oligarque
a member of an oligarchy

oligarchic adj
oligarchique
of or pertaining to oligarchy

oligarchy /ˈoʊlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːki/ n
oligarchie
government by only a few
state ruled by such a government
those who make up an oligarchic government

oligodendrocyte n
oligodendrocyte

oligolecithal adj
oligolécithe

oligolecty /ɒˌlɪɡə(ʊ)-/ /əˌlɪɡə-/ /ˌoʊ-/ /ˌɑləɡoʊˈlɛkti/ /ˌɒlɪɡə(ʊ)ˈlɛkti/ n
oligolectisme
preference of an insect pollinator for pollinating only a few plant species

oligonucleotide n
oligonucléotide
a short sequence of nucleotides

oligopeptide n
oligopeptide
peptide containing a relatively small number of amino acids

oligophrenia /ˌɒlɪɡoʊˈfɹiːnɪə/ /ˌɒlɪɡoʊˈfɹɛ.ni.ə/ /ˌɒlɪɡəˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ n
oligophrénie
subnormal mental development

oligopolist n
oligopoliste
member of an oligopoly

oligopoly /ɒlɪˈɡɒpli/ /ɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/ /ˌoʊ-/ /ˌɑləˈɡɑpəli/ n
oligopole
economic condition in which a small number of sellers exert control over the market of a commodity

oligosaccharide n
oligoholoside oligosaccharide oligoside
polysaccharide of low molecular weight

oligotherapy n
oligothérapie
therapeutic use of trace elements

oligotrichous adj
oligotrique

olinguito /oʊlɪŋˈɡitoʊ/ /əʊlɪŋˈɡiːtəʊ/ n
olinguito
mammal

olive /ˈɑ.lɪv/ /ˈɒl.ɪv/ n
olive olivier
fruit

olive branch /ˈɑlɪv bɹæntʃ/ /ˈɒlɪv bɹɑːntʃ/ n
branche d'olivier
branch of an olive tree as an emblem of peace
branche d'olivier brin d'olivier rameau d'olivier
branch of an olive tree

olive oil n
huile d'olive
oil pressed from olives

olive tree n
olivier
tree that produces olives

olive-backed pipit n
pipit à dos olive
Anthus hodgsoni

olive-backed sunbird n
souimanga à dos vert
Cinnyris jugularis

olivegrower n
oléiculteur
someone who grows olives

olivegrowing n
oléiculture
growing of olives

olivine /ˈɑl.əˌvin/ /ˈɒl.ɪˌviːn/ n
olivine
family of minerals forming orthorhombic crystals

olm /ɒlm/ /əʊlm/ n
olm protée anguillard
Proteus anguinus

olympicene /oʊˈlɪmpɪˌsin/ /əʊˈlɪmpɪˌsiːn/ n
olympicène

olé /oʊˈleɪ/ interjection
olé
Expression

om mani padme hum phraseologicalUnit
om mani padme hum
mantra

om nom nom interjection
miam miam miam
sound made while relishing food

omasum n
feuillet
the third part of the stomach of a ruminant

ombre /ˈɒm.bə/ /ˈɒm.bɹeɪ/ n
hombre

ombrotrophic adj
ombrotrophe
pertaining to ombrotrophy

ombrotrophy n
ombrotrophie
state or condition

ombudsman /ɒmˈbʊdzmən/ /ˈɑmbədzmən/ /ˈɒmbədzmən/ n
médiateur ombudsman
official who investigates complaints

ombudswoman n
protectrice du citoyen
a female ombudsman

omega /oʊˈmɛɡə/ /ˈəʊmiːɡə/ /ˈəʊmɪɡə/ /ˌoʊˈmeɪɡə/ n
oméga
letter of the Greek alphabet

omelette /ˈɑ.mə.lət/ /ˈɑm.lət/ /ˈɑm.lɪt/ /ˈɒm.lɪt/ /ˈɔm.lət/ n
omelette
dish made with beaten eggs

omen /ˈoʊmən/ /ˈəʊmən/ n
présage
something which portends or is perceived to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future; an augury or foreboding
prophetic significance

omentum n
epiploon omentum
fold of the peritoneum

omertà /oʊˈmɛəɹtə/ /ˌəʊmɛːˈtɑː/ n
omerta
code of silence amongst members of the Mafia or other criminal organization

omicron /əʊˈmaɪkɹɒn/ /əʊˈmaɪkɹən/ /əˈmaɪkɹɒn/ /ˈoʊməˌkɹɑn/ /ˈoʊmɪˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɑməˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɑmɪˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɒmɪkɹɒn/ /ˈɒmɪkɹən/ /ˈəʊmɪkɹɒn/ n
omicron
Greek letter

ominous /ˈɑmɪnəs/ /ˈɒmɪnəs/ adj
de mauvais augure menaçant omineux sinistre
giving indication of a coming ill

omissible adj
omissible
able to be omitted

omission /oʊˈmɪʃən/ /əˈmɪʃən/ n
omission
the act of omitting
something not done or neglected
the act of neglecting to perform an action one has an obligation to do
omission oubli
something deleted or left out

omit /oʊˈmɪt/ /əʊˈmɪt/ v
omettre
to leave out or exclude

ommatidium /ɑməˈtɪdɪəm/ /ɒməˈtɪdɪəm/ n
ommatidie
substructure of the eye

omni- prefix
omni-
all

omnibenevolence n
omnibienveillance
all-love or infinitely goodness

omnibenevolent adj
omnibienveillant omnibienveillante
all-loving or infinitely good

omnibus /ˈɑmnɪbəs/ /ˈɒmnɪbəs/ n
omnibus bus
vehicle

omnidirectional /ɒmˈnɪdaɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl/ /ɒmˈnɪdɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl/ adj
omnidirectionnel
in every direction

omnilateral adj
omnilatéral
on all sides

omnipotence /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/ n
omnipotence
unlimited power

omnipotent /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/ adj
omnipotent tout-puissant
having unlimited power, force or authority

omnipresence n
omniprésence ubiquité
the ability to be at all places at the same time

omnipresent [ˌɑmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t] [ˌɒmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t] [ˌɔmnɪˈpɹezn̩t] adj
omniprésent
being everywhere

omniscience /ɑmˈnɪʃəns/ /ɒmˈnɪsiəns/ n
omniscience
capacity to know everything

omniscient /ɑmˈnɪʃənt/ /ɒmˈnɪsɪənt/ adj
omniscient
having total knowledge

omniscient narrator n
narrateur omniscient

omnitheism n
omnithéisme
The belief that all religions contain a core recognition of the same god or gods

omniverse n
omnivers
set of co-existing universes

omnivore /ˈɒmnɪvɔː(ɹ)/ n
omnivore
animal eating both plants and meat

omnivorous /ɑmˈnɪ.vɝ.əs/ adj
omnivore
having the ability to eat both animal and vegetable food

omoplatoscopy n
omoplatoscopie
divination by use of a shoulder blade

omphalectomy n
omphalectomie

omphalocele /ɑmˈfæl.əˌsil/ /ˈɑm(p).fə.ləˌsil/ [ɑmˈɸæl.əˌsil] [ɑɱˈfæl.əˌsil] [ˈɑm(p).ɸə.ləˌsil] [ˈɑɱ(p̪).fə.ləˌsil] n
omphalocèle
hernia of the navel

omphaloscopy /ˌɒmfəˈlɒskəpi/ n
auto-omphaloscopie
introversion

omphaloskepsis n
nombrilisme
contemplation of or meditation upon one's navel

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ adj
allumé sur
in the state of being active, functioning or operating
parti
destined

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ adv
encore
along, forwards (continuing an action)
continuing an action

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ preposition
avec grâce à
used to indicate means or medium
de
pour à propos de
because of, or due to something
sur
positioned at the upper surface of
touching; hanging from
at the date of
sur au sujet de à propos de
dealing with the subject of
sur au-dessus
covering

on a case-by-case basis
au cas par cas

on a plate
sur un plateau sur un plateau d'argent
(idiomatic) within easy reach, easily achieved

on a roll
sur un (bon) coup
having a streak of good luck or good progress or success

on a shoestring
avec des bouts de ficelle
on a very tight budget

on a whim
sur un coup de tête à l'emporte-pièce
without thinking seriously about the consequences

on account of preposition
en raison de
because of, owing to

on air
à l'antenne
à l’antenne
broadcasting or transmitting

on all fours adv
à quatre pattes
on hands and knees

on an empty stomach
à jeun le ventre vide

on an equal footing
sur le même pied sur un pied d'égalité

on and off adv
par intermittence
intermittently

on average
en moyenne
as a measure of central tendency

on behalf of
au nom de pour le compte de
speaking or acting for

on board adj
à bord
on or in a means of transportation

on board interjection
à l'abordage

on call
de garde
available to be summoned

on cloud nine
être au septième ciel être aux anges être sur un petit nuage
very happy, blissful

on credit
à crédit
with an understanding that money will be paid back

on deck
sur le pont
on the deck of a ship

on demand
sur commande
when needed or required

on duty
de service
actively engaged...

on earth
diable donc
expletive giving emphasis after interrogative word

on equal terms
sur un pied d'égalité à armes égales
on equal footing

on everyone's lips
être sur toutes les lèvres

on fire
en feu
being burned by fire

on foot
à pied
walking, jogging, running

on good terms
être en bons termes
being friendly; having good relations

on guard adj
en garde
on alert, vigilant

on loan adv
d'emprunt en prêt à titre de prêt
loaned or lent

on offer
disponible
available to take
en solde
for sale at a reduced price

on one's conscience
avoir sur la conscience

on one's deathbed
sur son lit de mort
close to death (idiomatic)

on one's guard
sur ses gardes
to be vigilant

on one's high horse
sur ses grands chevaux
self-righteous

on one's knees adj
à genoux
At the mercy of someone

on one's last legs
au bout du rouleau à bout de souffle
about to die

on one's own
par ses propres moyens par soi-même tout seul
alone; by oneself; without the companionship or assistance of others

on one's way
décoller partir
leaving

on or about preposition
le ou vers le
approximately (legal, of a date)

on pain of /ɑn ˈpeɪn əv/ /ɒn ˈpeɪn əv/
sous peine de
subject to the punishment or (generally) circumstance of

on paper
sur le papier
in theory

on principle
par principe pour le principe

on purpose
exprès à dessein
purposely, with intention

on sight
à vue
when it comes to one's attention

on site
sur place
at a job site

on strike adj
en grève
witholding labour

on target
cadré
towards the goal

on the alert
sur le qui-vive
very attentive, or vigilant

on the back burner
au second plan en attente en pause en veilleuse
not immediate

on the basis of preposition
sur base de sur la base de

on the bias
en biais
describing the method of cutting fabric diagonally

on the brink of /ɒn ðə brɪŋk əv/ preposition
au bord de
very near to

on the button
pile précises tapantes
precisely

on the contrary
au contraire
opposite

on the dot
pile précises tapantes
exactly

on the double
au pas de course
rapidly or immediately

on the face of it
a priori en apparence
as far as can be seen or determined

on the fly adv
sur le fly à la volée
spontaneously or extemporaneously
à la volée
while in the air

on the heels of preposition
aussitôt après juste après
in close pursuit of

on the hoof
manger sur le pouce sur le pouce
whilst standing

on the house
aux frais de la maison
free service

on the line
en jeu
at risk
en ligne
on the telephone

on the lookout
à l'affût
intent on finding something

on the nail
rubis sur l'ongle

on the nose
exact pile poil précisé
exact

on the one hand
d'un côté
from one point of view

on the other hand
en revanche par contre cela dit d'un autre côté
from another point of view

on the right track
sur la bonne voie tenir le bon bout

on the rocks
avec des glaçons
poured over ice

on the run
en cavale
fleeing
en vadrouille
constantly traveling

on the safe side
au cas où par acquit de conscience par principe par précaution
on the safe side

on the same page
sur la même longueur d’onde

on the same wavelength
sur la même longueur d'onde
in rapport

on the sly adv
en cachette en douce à la dérobée à la sauvette
slyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily

on the spot
sur place
in a particular place
sur-le-champ séance tenante
at the very moment

on the street
à la rue
without a home

on the tip of one's tongue
sur le bout de la langue
known but not quite remembered

on the verge of
sur le point de
almost at the beginning of doing sth.

on the wagon
au régime sec
abstaining from alcohol

on the warpath
en rogne furax furibond sur le pied de guerre
very angry or upset

on the way
en chemin chemin faisant en cours de route
while travelling
en route
coming

on the whole
dans l'ensemble
for the most part

on the wrong track
faire fausse route

on time
à l'heure à temps
punctually

on tiptoe
sur la pointe des pieds à pas feutrés
moving carefully

on top of preposition
de plus en plus
in addition

on top of that
en plus en plus de ça en prime
additionally, moreover

on top of the world
aux anges
exceptionally pleased

on track
en bonne voie
To proceed as planning, staying on target

on your head be it phraseologicalUnit
[[c']]est toi qui vois [[c']]est vous qui voyez à tes risques et périls à vos risques et périls

on your mark, get set, go phraseologicalUnit
à vos marques, prêts, partez
three-command start of racing

on your marks interjection
à vos marques
Interjection used to start a race, followed by "Get set, go!" or "Set, go!".

on-the-job adj
sur le tas

onager /-ɡə/ /ˈɑnəd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɒnəd͡ʒə/ /ˈɔː-/ n
hémione onagre
Asiatic wild ass or hemione
onagre
military engine

onanism /ˈoʊnəˌnɪzəm/ /ˈəʊnəˌnɪzəm/ n
onanisme
masturbation

once /wɒn(t)s/ /wʌn(t)s/ adv
une fois autrefois jadis un temps
formerly

once /wɒn(t)s/ /wʌn(t)s/ conjunction
dès que aussitôt que une fois que
as soon as

once again adv
de nouveau à nouveau derechef encore encore une fois une fois encore
one more time

once and for all adv
pour de bon une fois pour toutes
Finally, permanently, conclusively

once bitten, twice shy proverb
chat échaudé craint l'eau froide
one is cautious in the future if hurt in the past

once in a blue moon /wʌns ɪn ə bluː muːn/ adv
tous les trente-six du mois une fois toutes les lunes
very rarely

once in a while adv
de temps en temps
occasionally

once or twice phraseologicalUnit
une fois ou deux
a small, indefinite number of times

once upon a time /ˈwʌns.əˈpɑn.əˈtaɪ̯m/ adv
il était une fois il y avait une fois
traditional beginning of children’s stories, especially fairy tales

once-in-a-lifetime adj
du siècle qui ne se présente [[qu']]une fois
Likely to happen only once in one's lifetime

oncogene /ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/ n
oncogène
gene

oncologic /ˌɒŋkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪk/ adj
oncologique
of or pertaining to oncology

oncologist /ɒnˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ /ɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
oncologue
one who specialises in oncology

oncology /ɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ n
oncologie
branch of medicine

ondol n
ondol
a Korean form of underfloor heating system

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] determiner
un certain
being an unknown person with the specified name
un une
a single, unspecified thing

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] n
billet d’un dollar
dollar bill
un
digit or figure
neutral element in multiplication

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] numeral
un une
cardinal number 1

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] pronoun
on
impersonal pronoun
on quelqu’un
indefinite personal pronoun

one after another adv
l'un après l'autre
in single file

one and a half numeral
un et demi une et demi
one and a half

one another pronoun
l'un l'autre les uns les autres
idiomatic, reciprocal pronoun

one at a time adv
un par un
individually

one by one adv
un par un un à un
individually

one could hear a pin drop phraseologicalUnit
entendre les mouches voler on entendait les mouches voler

one day adv
un jour
at unspecified time in the future
at unspecified time in the past

one fell swoop n
d'un seul coup d’un coup d’un seul
one stroke; one action or event with many results

one for all, all for one /wʌn fəɹɔːl ɔːl fə wʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
un pour tous, tous pour un
motto: working for each other

one for the road n
coup de l'étrier un dernier pour la route
a final drink before one leaves

one hundred and one n
cent un
figure 101

one hundred and one numeral
cent un cent une
one hundred plus one

one hundred million numeral
cent millions
number 100,000,000

one hundred one numeral
cent-et-un
101

one hundred percent adj
100 % cent pour cent
complete, total

one hundred percent adv
cent pour cent
completely, totally

one in a million n
perle rare

one man and his dog n
trois pelés et un tondu
almost nobody; very few people

one man's loss is another man's gain proverb
le malheur des uns fait le bonheur des autres
some people's misfortune is other people's fortune

one moment, please phraseologicalUnit
un instant, s'il vous plaît
one moment please

one o'clock n
une heure
the start of the second hour

one of a kind n
unique en son genre
unique specimen

one of these days adv
un de ces jours un de ces quatre
one day

one or two determiner
deux ou trois un ou deux
a small number of

one swallow does not a summer make proverb
une hirondelle ne fait pas le printemps
one instance of an event does not necessarily indicate a trend

one thing led to another phraseologicalUnit
de fil en aiguille

one thousand and one n
mille et un
the figure 1,001

one up v
surpasser
do something slightly better than a competitor

one way or another adv
d'une manière ou d'une autre
somehow, but certainly

one's /wʌnz/ determiner
sa ses son
belonging to one

one's bark is worse than one's bite phraseologicalUnit
chien qui aboie ne mord pas
one acts in a threatening way but is relatively harmless

one's days are numbered phraseologicalUnit
ses jours sont comptés
some period of time is coming to an end

one's lips are sealed phraseologicalUnit
motus et bouche cousue
I won't tell anyone

one's stomach thinks one's throat has been cut phraseologicalUnit
crier famine
indicating hunger

one-armed /ˌwʌnɑɹmd/ /ˌwʌnɑːmd/ adj
manchot
having only one arm

one-armed bandit /ˌwʌnɑɹmd ˈbændɪt/ /ˌwʌnɑːmd ˈbændɪt/ n
bandit manchot
gaming machine having a long arm-like handle at one side that a player pulls down to make reels spin

one-child policy n
politique de l'enfant unique
a policy of population control

one-eyed adj
borgne
having only a single eye

one-handed adv
manchot
having only one hand

one-horse town n
bled paumé
very small town

one-legged /ˈwʌnˌlɛɡəd/ adj
unijambiste
having only one leg

one-liner n
bon mot mot d'esprit trait
short joke

one-night stand n
coup d'un soir aventure sans lendemain coucherie
sexual encounter
soirée unique
theatrical

one-off adj
inouï non récurrent ponctuel unique
occurring once; one-time

one-pot adj
monotope

one-shot adj
en un coup en une fois
needing only a single attempt to become effective
en un seul coup en une seule fois
occurring only once

one-size-fits-all adj
taille unique
designed to be worn with comfort by people with a wide range of sizes

one-stop shop n
bonne porte guichet unique
the only place or institution one needs

one-to-one adj
biunivoque
matching each member of one set with one member of another set

one-two n
une-deux
soccer: quick one-touch play between two players

one-upmanship /(ˌ)wʌnˈʌpmənʃɪp/ /wənˈəpmənˌʃɪp/ n
course à l'échalote surenchère
art or practice of outdoing an opponent

one-way adj
aller simple
allowing travel in only one direction
à sens unique
allowing movement in only one direction

one-way mirror n
glace sans tain miroir sans tain
mirror that is transparent on one side

one-way street n
rue à sens unique
road in which traffic is only allowed to proceed in one direction

one-way ticket n
billet aller simple
a ticket granting permission to travel to a place but not back

oneiric /oʊ.ˈnaɪ.ɹɪk/ /əʊ.ˈnaɪ.ɹɪk/ adj
onirique
of or pertaining to dreams

oneirism /ə(ʊ)ˈnʌɪɹɪzəm/ n
onirisme
dream-like experiences or qualities
state of abnormal consciousness

oneirologist n
oneirologiste
interpreter of dreams

oneirology n
onirologie
the study of dreams

oneiromancy /-ɹə-/ /oʊˈnaɪɹoʊˌmæn(t)si/ /əʊˈnaɪɹəʊ-/ /əˈnaɪɹəˌmænsi/ n
oniromancie onéiromancie
divination by the interpretation of dreams

oneironaut /oʊˈnaɪɹoʊnɔt/ /əʊˈnaɪɹənɔːt/ /əˈnaɪɹənɔːt/ n
onironaute
explorer of dream worlds

oneness n
unité
state of being undivided

onerous /ˈoʊnəɹəs/ /ˈɑnəɹəs/ /ˈɒnəɹəs/ /ˈəʊnəɹəs/ adj
pénible lourd onéreux
burdensome

oneself /wʌnˈsɛlf/ pronoun
soi-même
a person's self: general form of himself, herself, themself or yourself

onesie /ˈwʌn.zi/ n
body
baby garment
combinaison
adult jumpsuit

ongoing adj
continuel continu permanent
continuing, permanent
en cours actuel
presently or currently happening; being in progress

oniomania /əʊnɪə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
oniomanie
abnormal impulse to buy things

onion /ˈɪn.jən/ /ˈɪŋ.ən/ /ˈʌn.jən/ /ˈʌŋ.jɪn/ n
oignon ognon
Allium cepa
bulb

onion dome n
clocher à bulbe
onion-shaped dome

onion ring n
rondelle rondelle d'oignon
food

onion seed n
graine d'oignon
seeds of an onion plant

online /ɑnlaɪn/ /ɑnˈlaɪn/ /ɒnˈlaɪn/ /ɔnˈlaɪn/ /ˈɒnlaɪn/ /ˈɔnlaɪn/ adj
en ligne
available over the Internet
connected to a network
connected to the Internet
en ligne online

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ adj
unique
without sibling
unique seul
alone in a category

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ adv
seulement que
no more than
seulement uniquement ne...que
without others or anything further; exclusively

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ conjunction
mais
however
sauf que
except

only child n
enfant unique fils unique fille unique
person who has no siblings

only daughter n
fille unique
sole female child

onocentaur /ɒnəˈsɛntɔː/ n
onocentaure
a centaur with the body of an ass

onomasiological adj
onomasiologique

onomasiology n
onomasiologie
branch of lexicology

onomastician n
onomasticien onomasticienne
person who studies onomastics, person who studies names

onomastics /ˌɑː.noʊˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɑː.nəˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪks/ n
onomastique
branch of lexicology devoted to the study of names

onomatopoeia /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑnəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑtəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmɛtəˈpæɪə/ n
onomatopée
word that sounds like what it represents
property of a word that sounds like what it represents

onomatopoeic /-ˈpæeək/ /ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk/ /ˌɒnəmɛtəˈpiːək/ adj
onomatopéique
having the property of onomatopoeia
of or relating to onomatopoeia

onotherapy n
asinothérapie

onsen /ɒnˈsɛn/ /ˈɒnsɛn/ n
onsen
a Japanese hot spring; a Japanese-style resort hotel at a hot spring

onset /ˈɑnˌsɛt/ /ˈɒnˌsɛt/ /ˈɔnˌsɛt/ n
apparition début
(medicine) initial phase of a disease or condition
assaut attaque
(archaic) attack, assault
attaque
(acoustics) beginning of a musical note
(phonology) initial portion of a syllable
début déclenchement
setting about, beginning

onslaught /ˈɒnslɔːt/ n
assaut
large quantity of people or things resembling an attack
assaut offensive
fierce attack

ontic adj
ontique
pertaining to being

onto /ˈɑn.tu/ /ˈɑn.tə/ /ˈɑn.tʊ/ /ˈɒn.tuː/ /ˈɒn.tə/ /ˈɒn.tʊ/ /ˈɔn.tu/ /ˈɔn.tə/ /ˈɔn.tʊ/ preposition
sur
upon; on top of

onto- prefix
onto-

ontogenesis n
ontogenèse ontogénie
development of an individual organism

ontogenetic adj
ontogénétique
of or relating to ontogenesis

ontogeneticist n
ontogénéticien

ontological adj
ontologique
of, or relating to, ontology

ontologically adv
ontologiquement
ontological manner

ontologist n
ontologiste
scholar or theorist of ontology

ontology /ɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
ontologie
study of being
system model in computer science

onus /ˈoʊnəs/ /ˈəʊnəs/ n
charge de la preuve
burden of proof
responsabilité
legal obligation

onward /ˈɑnwɚd/ /ˈɒnwəd/ /ˈɔnwɚd/ adv
en avant
In a forward direction

onycho- prefix
onycho-

onycholysis n
onycholyse

onychomycosis /ˌɒnɪkəʊmaɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
onychomycose
fungal infection of nail

onyx /ˈɒnɪks/ n
onyx
a banded variety of chalcedony

oocyst /ˈəʊəsɪst/ n
oocyste
spore

oocyte /ˈoʊ.oʊ.saɪt/ /ˈəʊəsʌɪt/ n
ovocyte
cell that develops into egg or ovum

oodles /ˈud(ə)lz/ /ˈuːdlz/ n
foultitude un tas (de)
unspecified large amount, number, or quantity

oogamous adj
oogame
of or relating to oogamy

oogamy /oʊˈɒɡəmi/ n
oogamie
a form of anisogamy in which the female gamete is significantly larger than the male gamete and is non-motile

oogenesis n
ovogenèse

oolite /ˈəʊəlʌɪt/ n
oolithe

oologic adj
oologique
relating to oology

oology /oʊˈ(w)ɑləd͡ʒi/ /əʊˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
oologie ovologie
study of birds' eggs

oolong tea n
thé oolong
type of tea

oophagous adj
oophage

oophorectomy /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɛktəmi/ n
oophorectomie ovariectomie
surgical removal of ovaries

oophoridium n
oophoridie
the macrosporangium or case for the larger kind of spore in heterosporous flowerless plants

oophoritis n
oophorite
inflammation of the ovaries

oops /uːps/ /ʊps/ interjection
oups houp!
acknowledging a minor mistake

oosphere /ˈəʊ.əs.fɪə(ɹ)/ n
oosphère
A large nonmotile egg cell

ootheca /əʊəˈθiːkə/ n
oothèque
egg case of orthopteroid insects

ooze /uːz/ n
liqueur de tannage
tanning liquor, tanning ooze

ooze /uːz/ v
suinter sécréter
to secrete or slowly leak

op-amp n
ampli op amplificateur opérationnel
active circuit element

op-ed /ˈɒpˌɛd/ n
tribune libre
newspaper page containing signed articles

opacification n
opacification
act of making something opaque

opacity /oʊˈpæsɪtiː/ n
opacité
state of being opaque; blocking light
state of being inaccessible to understanding

opal /ˈoʊpəl/ /ˈəʊpəl/ n
opale
a mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity

opalescent /oʊpəˈlɛsənt/ adj
opalescent
exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal

opanak n
opanki
traditional leather shoe

opaque /oʊˈpeɪk/ /əʊˈpeɪk/ adj
opaque
hindering light to pass through

open /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ adj
ouvert
not closed
receptive
prepared to conduct business
public
computing: in current use
music: without any fingers pressing the string against the fingerboard

open /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ n
faux contact
broken wire
grand jour
public knowledge; (to bring into) the open
omnium sportif ouvert
sports event
plein air
open space

open /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ v
entamer ouvrir s'ouvrir
ouvrir
to make something accessible
to become open
to make accessible to customers
to begin conducting business
to bring up (a topic)

open Pandora's box v
ouvrir la boîte de Pandore
to perform an action that causes problems

open air n
grand air
the outside

open bar n
open bar
bar at which drinks are served without charge

open book n
livre ouvert
thing easily interpreted
ravi de la crèche
person naively honest or open

open city n
ville ouverte
city which has abandoned defensive efforts

open cluster n
amas ouvert
large spherical star cluster

open day n
journée portes ouvertes
casual event where an institution is open for inspection by anyone interested

open fire v
ouvrir le feu
to begin firing at something or someone

open fracture n
fracture ouverte

open house n
journée portes ouvertes
event where a facility or institution is open to the public for inspection or tour

open its doors v
ouvrir ses portes
(of a business) to begin operating

open letter n
lettre ouverte
published letter

open one's big mouth v
ouvrir sa grande gueule
speak when it would be better to stay silent

open one's legs v
écarter les cuisses

open relationship n
relation libre
the relationship with possible additional relationships

open sea n
large haute mer
part of the sea

open secret n
secret de Polichinelle
widely known fact not mentioned

open sesame n
sésame
successful means of achieving a result

open sesame phraseologicalUnit
Sésame, ouvre-toi
open up

open set n
ensemble ouvert ouvert
the set of all interior points

open source n
libre
software

open syllable n
syllabe ouverte
open syllable

open the ball v
ouvrir la danse ouvrir le bal
begin operations

open up v
ouvrir
to open
ouvrir le feu
to commence firing weapons
s'ouvrir
to become communicative

open world /ˌoʊp(ə)n ˈwɜɹld/ /ˌəʊp(ə)n ˈwɜːld/ n
monde ouvert
gameworld that the player may traverse freely

open-air adj
de plein air découvert en plein air
taking place outdoors

open-air museum n
musée en plein air
outdoor museum

open-ended adj
ouvert
permitting unstructured response
unrestricted by definite limits

open-ended contract n
CDI contrat à durée indéterminée

open-heart surgery n
opération à cœur ouvert

open-mid adj
mi-ouvert
open-mid

open-minded adj
ouvert d'esprit
willing to consider new ideas

open-mindedness n
ouverture d'esprit
characteristic

open-mouthed adj
bouche bée
gaping in surprise etc.

open-plan adj
bureau paysager open space
having large rooms

open-plan kitchen n
cuisine américaine cuisine ouverte
room design

openable adj
ouvrable
that can be opened

opencast adj
à ciel ouvert
of or pertaining to strip mining

opening /ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ /ˈəʉp.nɪŋ/ /ˈəʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ n
ouverture
first few moves in a game
act or instance of making or becoming open
ouverture trou
a gap permitting passage through
première
first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe

opening argument n
première plaidoirie
statement

opening ceremony n
cérémonie d'ouverture
ceremony to mark the official opening of a building or event

opening credits n
générique générique d'ouverture générique de début
credits shown at the beginning of a film, TV program, etc.

opening hours n
heures d'ouverture
the regular times of day when a shop is open

openly /ˈoʊpənli/ adv
ouvertement
in an open manner, visibly, not covertly

openwork stocking n
bas à jour
a type of stocking with gaps in the fabric

opera /ˈɑ.pəɹ.ə/ /ˈɑ.pɹə/ /ˈɒp.əɹ.ə/ /ˈɒp.ɹə/ n
opéra
theatrical work
score
company

opera glasses n
jumelles de théâtre
small binoculars

opera hat n
chapeau claque
kind of collapsible top hat

opera house n
opéra

operand /ˈɑpəˌɹænd/ /ˈɒpəɹænd/ /ˌɑpəˈɹænd/ n
opérande
quantity to which an operator is applied

operant conditioning n
apprentissage skinnerien conditionnement opérant
a technique of behavior modification

operate /ˈɑpəɹeɪt/ /ˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
opérer
medicine: to perform some manual act upon a human body in a methodical manner
to operate a machine
opérer œuvrer
to perform a work or labour

operatic /ˌɑ.pəˈɹæ.tɪk/ adj
opératique
of or relating to opera

operating cost n
charge d'exploitation

operating income n
résultat d'exploitation résultat opérationnel

operating room n
salle d'opération salle d'op
room in a hospital used for performing surgical operations

operating system /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ n
système d’exploitation système d'exploitation
software which controls computer

operating table n
billard table d'opération
table on which a patient lies during a surgical operation

operation /ˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
gestion
the act or process of operating; agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral
opération
military campaign
surgical procedure
procedure for generating a value from one or more other values
a planned undertaking
method or practice by which actions are done
opération fonctionnement exploitation
method by which a device performs its function

operational adj
opérationnel
determined by means of practical measures

operative /ˈɒpəɹətɪv/ /ˈɒpɹətɪv/ adj
opératif
effectual
functional
opératoire
based upon a surgical operation

operator /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ n
opérateur
mathematical operator
one who operates
téléphoniste
telecommunications operator

operculum /oʊˈpɝ.kjə.ləm/ /əʊˈpɜː.kjʊ.ləm/ n
opercule
(zoology) covering flap in animals

operetta /ɒpəˈɹɛtə/ n
opérette
lighter version of opera

ophidian /oʊˈfɪdi.ən/ adj
ophidien
of or pertaining to Serpentes

ophidian /oʊˈfɪdi.ən/ n
ophidien
one of the Serpentes

ophiophobe n
ophiophobe
a person who fears or hates snakes

ophiophobia n
ophiophobie
fear of snakes

ophiotoxin n
ophiotoxine

ophthalmia /ɑpˈθælmiə/ /ɒfˈθælmiə/ /ɒpˈθælmiə/ n
ophtalmie
ophthalmitis

ophthalmic /ɑfˈθæl.mɪk/ /ɑpˈθæl.mɪk/ /ɒfˈθal.mɪk/ /ɒpˈθal.mɪk/ adj
ophtalmique
of or pertaining to the eyes

ophthalmological adj
ophtalmologique
pertaining to ophthalmology

ophthalmologist /ˌɑp.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɒf.θælˈmɒ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɔf.θælˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɔf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
ophtalmologiste ophtalmologue
eye specialist

ophthalmology /ˌɒfθælˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒfθə(l)ˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒpθælˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒpθə(l)ˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ n
ophtalmologie
eye medicine

ophthalmoscopic adj
ophtalmoscopique

opiate /ˈoʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpiˌeɪt/ /ˌoʊpieɪt/ n
opiacé
drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium

opine /oʊˈpaɪn/ /ə(ʊ)ˈpaɪn/ v
opiner
to have or express an opinion

opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ n
conclusions
EU: a judicial opinion by an Advocate General delivered to the European Court of Justice
opinion avis
thought a person has formed about a topic

opinion poll n
sondage d'opinion
poll

opinionated /əˈpɪn.jə.neɪ.tɪd/ /əˈpɪn.jə.næɪ.tɪd/ [əˈpɪn.jə.neɪ.ɾɪd] adj
opiniâtre
obstinately holding to one's opinion

opinionmaker n
faiseur d'opinion

opiomaniac n
opiomane
opium addict

opisthographic adj
opisthographe
written on both sides

opium /ˈoʊ.pi.əm/ /ˈəʊ.pi.əm/ n
opium
drug from opium poppy
anything that numbs or stupefies

opium poppy n
pavot somnifère pavot à opium pavot des jardins
Papaver somniferum

opopanax /əˈpɑpənæks/ /əˈpɒpənaks/ n
opopanax opoponax
gum from the root of Opopanax chironium or what is equal

opossum /əˈpɑsəm/ /əˈpɒsəm/ /ˈpɑsəm/ n
sarigue opossum rat de bois
marsupial of the Didelphidae

opponent /əˈpəʊnənt/ n
adversaire
one who opposes another physically

opportune adj
opportun
at a convenient time

opportunism n
opportunisme
the taking of opportunities

opportunist /ˌɒpə(ɹ)ˈtjuːnɪst/ n
opportuniste
someone who takes advantage of any opportunity

opportunistic /ˌɑ.pɚˌt(j)uːˈnɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɒp.əˌtjuːˈnɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɒp.əˌt͡ʃ(j)uːˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
opportun
taking advantage of situations that arise
opportuniste profiteur
said of people who will take advantage of situations

opportunity /-t̬i/ /-ˈt͡ʃuː-/ /ˌɑpɚˈt(j)unəti/ /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ/ [-ɾi] n
chance
occasion opportunité
chance for advancement, progress or profit
opportunité occasion favorable
favorable circumstance or occasion

opportunity cost n
coût de renoncement
cost of something in terms of an opportunity forgone

opposable adj
opposable
capable of being placed opposite

oppose /əˈpoʊz/ /əˈpəʊz/ [ʔəpʰoʊːz̥] v
opposer
s'opposer à
to attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adj
opposé
facing the other way
located directly across from
of complementary or mutually exclusive things

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adv
en face
in an opposite position

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ n
adversaire
opponent
contraire
antonym
contraire inverse
contrary thing

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ preposition
en face de
across from

opposite number n
homologue
counterpart

opposite sex n
sexe opposé
the other gender to which one is referring

opposition /ˌɑ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ n
opposition
politics: party or movement opposed to government
astronomy
action of opposing; being in conflict
chess

oppositionist n
opposant opposante
a person who opposes; especially a member of an official opposition

oppress /əˈpɹɛs/ v
oppresser
to make sad or gloomy
opprimer
keep down by unjust force

oppression /əˈpɹɛʃən/ n
oppression
act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed
exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner

oppressive /əˈpɹɛs.ɪv/ adj
oppressant
overpowering or overwhelming
oppressif
burdensome or difficult to bear
tyrannical or exercising unjust power

oppressor n
oppresseur
someone who oppresses others

opprobrium /əˈpɹoʊ.bɹi.ə/ /əˈpɹoʊ.bɹi.əm/ /əˈpɹəʊ.bɹɪ.ə/ /əˈpɹəʊ.bɹɪ.əm/ n
opprobre
disgrace or bad reputation arising from exceedingly shameful behaviour

oprichnina n
opritchnina
period of Russian history

opsin n
opsine

opt /ɑpt/ /ɒpt/ /ɔpt/ v
opter
to choose

opt in v
consentir opter
To choose to participate in something

opt out v
se désengager
To choose not to participate in something

opt-out n
déroger renoncer se retirer
the act of opting out of something

optative /ɒpˈteɪtɪv/ /ˈɒptətɪv/ n
optatif
optative

optic chiasm n
chiasma optique
part of the brain

optic nerve n
nerf optique
second cranial nerve

optical /ˈɑptɪkəl/ /ˈɒptɪkəl/ adj
optique
relating to visible light
designed to assist or enhance sight
incorporating light-sensitive devices

optical character recognition n
reconnaissance optique de caractères
electronic identification and digital encoding of characters

optical disc n
disque optique
data storage medium

optical double n
étoile double optique
star that appears as a double due to an optical illusion

optical fibre n
fibre optique
fibre used for transmitting light

optical illusion n
illusion d'optique
image that is visually deceptive or misleading

optician n
opticien opticienne
a person who makes or sells lenses, spectacles

opticity n
opticité

optimal /ˈɑptɪməl/ /ˈɒptɪməl/ adj
optimal
the best

optimality n
optimalité
property of being optimal

optimality theory n
théorie de l'optimalité
linguistic model

optimate /ˈɒptɪmeɪt/ n
optimate
member of the patrician ruling class in republican Ancient Rome

optimism /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ n
optimisme
a tendency to expect the best
the belief that good will eventually triumph over evil
the doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds

optimist /ˈɑptɪmɪst/ /ˈɒptɪmɪst/ n
optimiste
a person who expects a favourable outcome
a believer in optimism

optimistic /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/ /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ adj
optimiste
expecting a good outcome

optimistically adv
optimistiquement
in an optimistic manner

optimization n
optimisation
the design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense

optimize /ˈɑptɪmaɪz/ /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/ v
optimiser
to make (something) optimal
to make (something) more efficient
s'optimiser
to become optimal

optimum /ˈɑptɪməm/ /ˈɒptɪməm/ adj
optimal
best or most advantageous

optimum /ˈɑptɪməm/ /ˈɒptɪməm/ n
optimum
the best or most favorable condition

option /ˈɑpʃən/ /ˈɒpʃən/ n
option choix possibilité
one of the choices that can be made

optional /ˈɑp.ʃə.nəl/ /ˈɒp.ʃə.nəl/ adj
optionnel facultatif
not compulsory

opto- prefix
opto-

optoelectronic adj
optoélectronique
pertaining to optoelectronics
that has both optical and electronic components

optoelectronics /ˌɑptoʊ.ɪlɛkˈtɹɑnɪks/ /ˌɒptəʊ.iːlɛkˈtɹɒnɪks/ n
optoélectronique
branch of physics

optogenetics n
optogénétique
science that combines optics and genetics

optogram n
optogramme
image of external objects fixed on the retina by the photochemical action of light on the visual purple

optometrist /ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/ /ɒpˈtɒmətɹɪst/ n
optométriste
person trained in examining and testing the eyes for defects

optometry n
optométrie
art and science of vision and eye care

opuntia /əˈpʌntiə/ n
opuntia
Genus of flower

opuscule /oʊˈpəs.kjul/ /əˈpʌs.kjuːl/ n
opuscule
small or petty work

or /oɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ adj
or
of yellow or gold tincture on a coat of arms

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ə/ /əɹ/ /ɚ/ conjunction
ou
conjunction

or /oɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ n
or
gold or yellow tincture

or else phraseologicalUnit
sinon
as an alternative

or words to that effect phraseologicalUnit
quelque chose du même genre
used to indicate a paraphrase

oracle /ˈɒɹəkəl/ /ˈɔɹəkəl/ n
oracle
shrine to prophetic deity
prophetic response
person who is a source of wisdom
priest through whom deity provides prophecy or advice

oracle bone script n
écriture ossécaille
incised ancient Chinese characters found on oracle bones

oral /ˈo(ː)ɹəl/ /ˈoɹəl/ /ˈoː.ɹəl/ /ˈɑɹ.əl/ /ˈɔɹ.əl/ /ˈɔː.ɹəl/ adj
buccal oral
relating to the mouth
oral
spoken

oral candidiasis n
muguet buccal

oral history n
histoire orale
collection and study of orally transferred historical information

oral sex n
sexe oral
stimulation of the genitals using the mouth

oral stage n
stade oral

oral test n
interrogation orale être interrogé
oral test at a regular class in primary or secondary school

oral tradition n
tradition orale
cultural material transmitted orally from one generation to another

oralizable adj
oralisable
able to be oralized

oralization n
oralisation
the act or an act of oralizing

oralize v
oraliser
to turn something written into something oral

orally /ˈɔːɹəli/ adv
oralement
spoken
by mouth

orange /ˈɑɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹnd͡ʒ/ adj
orange
having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree

orange /ˈɑɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹnd͡ʒ/ n
orange
fruit
orange orangé
colour
oranger orange
tree

orange blossom n
fleur d'oranger
white flower of the orange tree

orange juice n
jus d'orange
juice of squeezed oranges

orange tree n
oranger

orange-spotted bulbul n
bulbul bimaculé
Pycnonotus goiavier

orangeade /ˈɒ.ɹɪn.ˌdʒeɪd/ n
orangeade
orange-flavored soft drink
soda water and orange juice

orangery /ˈɒrɪndʒərɪ/ n
orangeraie
garden or plantation where orange trees are grown
orangerie
greenhouse in which orange trees are grown

orangutan /oʊˈɹæŋ-/ /ɔəˌɹæŋuːˈtæn/ /ɔˈɹæŋ.ʊˌtæn/ /ɔːˌɹæŋ.uːˈtæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæŋ/ /ˌɔə.ɹæŋˈuː.tæn/ /ˌɔː.ɹæŋˈuː.tæn/ n
orang-outan
arboreal anthropoid ape

orate /ɒɹˈeɪt/ /ɔˈɹeɪt/ /ɔːˈɹeɪt/ /əˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɔɹ.eɪt/ v
admonester haranguer vitupérer
to speak passionately; to preach
discourir disserter délivrer un laïus laïusser pontifier pérorer
to speak formally; to give a speech

oration /ɔɹˈeɪʃən/ n
oraison
formal speech
lengthy speech in a private setting

orator /ˈɑɹ.ə.tɚ/ /ˈɒ.ɹə.tə(ɹ)/ n
orateur oratrice
someone who orates or delivers an oration

oratorian n
oratorien
member of an oratory

oratorio n
oratorio
a musical composition on a religious theme

oratory /ˈɒɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔ.ɹə.tɔ.ɹi/ n
oratoire
private chapel

orature /-ˌt(j)ʊ-/ /ˈɒɹətʃə/ /ˈɔɹət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɔɹəˌt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈɔː-/ n
orature
oral equivalent of literature

orb /ɔɹb/ /ɔːb/ n
orbe
spherical body
sphère
mythology: transparent sphere carrying the heavenly bodies
poetic: a revolving circular body; a wheel
œil
poetic: the eye, as luminous and spherical

orbicular /ɔɹˈbɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ɔɹˈbɪk.jə.lɚ/ /ɔːˈbɪk.jə.lə/ /ɔːˈbɪk.jʊ.lə/ adj
orbiculaire sphérique
circular or spherical in shape

orbiculate adj
orbiculé
spherical or circular

orbit /ˈɔɹ.bɪt/ /ˈɔː.bɪt/ n
orbite
path of one object around another

orbit /ˈɔɹ.bɪt/ /ˈɔː.bɪt/ v
mettre en orbite
place an object into an orbit
orbiter
circle another object
move around the general vicinity of

orbital /ɔɹ.bət.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.əl/ adj
orbital
of or relating to an orbit
orbital orbitaire
of or relating to the eye socket

orbital /ɔɹ.bət.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.əl/ n
orbitale
energy and probability density

orc /ɔɹk/ /ɔːk/ n
orque orc
evil monstrous humanoid creature

orca /ˈoɹkə/ /ˈɔːkə/ n
orque épaulard

orchard /ˈɔɹ.t͡ʃɚd/ /ˈɔː.tʃəd/ n
arbre fruitier arbres fruitiers
the trees in an orchard
verger
land for cultivation of fruit or nut trees

orchesography n
orchésographie

orchestra /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/ /ˈɔːkəstɹə/ n
orchestre
large group of musicians who play together on various instruments
semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient theatres
the area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit

orchestra pit n
fosse d’orchestre
sunken area in front of a stage

orchestral /ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/ adj
orchestral
relating to an orchestra

orchestrate /ˈɔɹ.kəstˌɹeɪt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə.stɹeɪt/ v
orchestrer
to arrange or direct diverse elements to achieve a desired effect
to compose or arrange orchestral music for a dramatic performance
to arrange or score music for performance by an orchestra

orchi n
orchi

orchid /ˈɔɹ.kɪd/ /ˈɔː.kɪd/ n
orchidée
plant

orchidology n
orchidologie orchidéologie
study of orchids

orchiectomy n
orchiectomie
removal of testicles

orchil n
orcéine orseille

orchitis n
orchite
painful inflammation of one or both testes

orda n
horde
(historical) a political and military organizational structure used by Turkic and Mongol peoples

ordeal /ɔɹˈdil/ /ɔːˈdiːl/ n
calvaire épreuve
a painful or trying experience
ordalie
trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə(r)/ /ˈɔːdə/ [ˈɔɹɾɚ] n
commande ordre
request for some product or service
ordre
good arrangement
arrangement, disposition
biology: taxonomical classification
religious group
command
society of knights
awarded decoration
electronics: power of polynomial function in a circuit’s block
partially ordered set
ordre degré
highest exponent in a polynomial
relation d'ordre
relation on a partially ordered set

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə(r)/ /ˈɔːdə/ [ˈɔɹɾɚ] v
commander
to request some product or service
ordonner commander enjoindre
to issue a command
ranger
to set in (a good) order
to set in (any) order

order book n
carnet de commandes

order of battle n
ordre de bataille

order of knighthood n
ordre de chevalerie
order

order of magnitude n
ordre de grandeur
class of scale

order of precedence n
ordre de préséance

order of the day n
ordre du jour
business to be done by a body on a particular day

ordered pair n
couple
in set theory

orderliness /ˈɔːdəlɪnəs/ n
ordre
regularity; proper arrangement

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ adj
ordonné
neat; tidy; possessing order

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ n
planton
soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer

orders are orders phraseologicalUnit
les ordres sont les ordres

ordinal /ˈoː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈɔɹ.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈɔː.dɪ.nəl/ adj
ordinal ordinaux
indicating position in a numerical sequence

ordinal number n
nombre ordinal ordinal
grammar: word used to denote relative position in a sequence
ordinal

ordinance /ˈoɹdnəns/ /ˈoɹdɪnəns/ /ˈɔːdnəns/ /ˈɔːdɪnəns/ n
décret
edict, decree, order
ordonnance
a local law or regulation

ordinand /ˈɔɹdn̩ænd/ /ˈɔɹdɪnænd/ /ˈɔːdɪnænd/ n
ordinand
a candidate for ordination

ordinariate n
ordinariat
office of a Roman Catholic ordinary

ordinarily /ɔɹdɪˈnɛɹɪli/ /ɔːdɪˈnæɹɪli/ adv
d'ordinaire ordinairement
usually or as a general rule

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdənɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ adj
ordinaire
normal, routine
ordinaire quelconque
having no special characteristics or function; everyday, common, mundane

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdənɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ n
pièce
standard geometric design in heraldics

ordinary differential equation n
équation différentielle ordinaire
equation

ordinate /ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪneɪt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnət/ n
ordonnée
y coordinate; second of two coordinates

ordination n
ordination
ceremony
act of ordaining

ordnance /ˈoɹdnəns/ /ˈoɹdɪnəns/ /ˈɔːdnəns/ /ˈɔːdɪnəns/ n
munitions
arms and ammunition

ordoliberalism /-bəɹəl/ /-bɹəl/ /-də-/ /ˌɔɹdoʊˈlɪbəɹəlɪzəm/ /ˌɔːdəʊˈlɪbɹəlɪz(ə)m/ n
ordolibéralisme
political philosophy

ordure /-d͡ʒə/ /ˈɔɹd͡ʒʊɹ/ /ˈɔːdj(ʊ)ə/ n
immondice
dung, excrement

ore /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ n
minerai
rock that contains materials that can be economically extracted and processed

oread /ˈɔːɹi.æd/ n
oréade
mythology: minor mountain deity

orecchiette n
orecchiette
type of pasta

oregano /ɒɹɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənoʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənəʊ/ n
origan
leaves used to flavour food
origan marjolaine sauvage
plant

organ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən/ /ˈɔː.ɡən/ n
organe
part of an organism
body of an organization
official magazine, newsletter, or similar publication
orgue organe
musical instrument

organ donation n
don d'organes
donating one's organ

organ donor n
donneur d'organes
person from whom an organ is removed

organ harvesting n
prélèvement d'organe
removal of human organs

organ stop n
registre
knob

organ transplant n
greffe
surgical operation

organdy /ˈɔːɡəndi/ n
organdi
transparent fabric

organelle /ˌɔɹ.ɡənˈɛl/ n
organite
a membrane bound compartment found within cells

organic /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ adj
biologique bio
of food and food products: grown without agrichemicals
organique
chemistry: relating to the compounds of carbon
pertaining to an organ
pertaining to, or derived from living organisms

organic chemist n
chimiste organique
chemist whose field is organic chemistry

organic chemistry n
chimie organique
chemistry of carbon containing compounds

organic compound n
composé organique
carbon containing covalent compound

organic farming n
agriculture biologique
approach to farming based on biological methods

organic matter n
matière organique
organic matter

organism /ˈɔɹ.ɡəˌnɪz.əm/ /ˈɔː.ɡəˌnɪz.əm/ n
organisme
living thing
any complex thing with properties normally associated with living things

organist n
organiste
musician who plays the organ

organization /ˌɔɹɡnɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹˈɡænɪzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
organisation
group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules
quality of being organized
group of people consciously cooperating
the way in which something is organized

organization chart n
organigramme
chart of reporting relationships in an organization

organizational adj
organisationnel
of an organization

organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ v
organiser
to arrange in working order
to constitute in parts, each having a special function; to systematize

organized crime n
crime organisé
criminal organizations seen as a whole

organizer /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzɚ/ n
agenda organiseur
hand-held micro-computer
organisateur organisatrice
person arranging public events

organochlorine n
organochloré
chlorine substituted organic compound

organogenesis n
organogenèse
formation and development of the organs from embryonic cells

organoleptic /ɔː(ɹ)ˌɡænəʊˈlɛptɪk/ adj
organoleptique

organolithium n
organolithien
organic compound containing a carbon to lithium bond

organology n
organologie
the study of the organs of plants and animals

organotropism n
organotropisme

orgasm /ˈoɹ.ɡæ.zəm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ n
orgasme
the peak of sexual pleasure

orgasm /ˈoɹ.ɡæ.zəm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ v
jouir orgasmer
to have an orgasm

orgasmic adj
orgasmique jouissif orgastique
of or relating to orgasms

orgiast /ˈɔː(ɹ)d͡ʒiˌæst/ n
partouzard partouzarde
one who attends an orgy

orgiastic /ˌɔː(ɹ)d͡ʒiˈæstɪk/ adj
orgiastique
relating to an orgy

orgulous /ˈɔɹɡjələs/ /ˈɔːɡjʊləs/ adj
ampoulé excessif
swollen, augmented, excessive
dangereux menaçant
threatening, dangerous
hautain orgueilleux dédaigneux fier méprisant vaniteux
proud, haughty
ostentatoire
ostentatious, showy

orgy /ˈɔɹd͡ʒi/ /ˈɔː.d͡ʒi/ n
orgie
excessive activity
orgie partouze
sexual group activity
partouze

orient /ˈɒɹ.ɪˌɛnt/ /ˈɔɹ.iˌɛnt/ /ˈɔː.ɹɪˌɛnt/ v
orienter
to familiarize (oneself or someone) with a situation or circumstance

orientability n
orientabilité

oriental dance n
danse orientale
form of dance

oriental pratincole n
glaréole orientale
Glareola maldivarum

orientalism n
orientalisme
the tendency to represent eastern subjects

orientalist /ˌɔɹiˈɛntəlɪst/ n
orientaliste
a person (especially a scholar) interested in the orient

orientation /ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/ n
orientation
the act of orienting
introduction to a new environment

orienteering n
course d'orientation
racing across unfamiliar place using a map and compass

orifice /ˈɒɹɪfɪs/ /ˈɔɹəfɪs/ n
orifice
mouth or aperture, as of a tube, pipe

oriflamme /ˈɒɹɪflæm/ n
oriflamme

origami /ˌɒɹɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ /ˌɔɹəˈɡɑmi/ [ˌɔɹɪ̈ˈɡɑmi] n
origami
the Japanese art of paper folding

origamically adv
origamiquement
by means of origami

origamist /ɔɹɪˈɡɑmɪst/ n
origamiste
person who does origami

origin /ˈɑɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɒɹ.ə.d͡ʒən/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ n
origine
beginning of something
point at which the axes of a coordinate system intersect
ancestry
source origine
source of a river, information, goods, etc.

original /ɒˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ adj
original
pioneering
original originel
first in a series
fresh, different
newly created
originel
relating to the origin or beginning

original /ɒˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ n
original originel
object from which all later copies and variations are derived

original sin n
péché originel
state of sinfulness in each human

originality /əˌɹɪd͡ʒɪˈnælɪti/ n
originalité
the quality of being original or novel
something original
the capacity to think independently or be inventive

originally /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəli/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəli/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəli/ adv
au départ à l'origine à la base
as it was in the beginning

originate /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪt/ v
instituer
to give origin to, cause
prendre sa source
venir de
to take first existence, have origin

originator /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪtə/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪtɚ/ n
demandeur expéditeur
someone who originates

oriole /ˈɔɹ.iˌoʊl/ /ˈɔː.ɹiːˌəʊl/ n
loriot oriole
any of the various colourful passerine birds

orisha /ˈɒɹɪʃɑː/ n
oricha orisha
deity in Yoruba religion

orison /ˈɒɹɪsən/ /ˈɒɹɪzən/ n
oraison
A prayer

ornament /ˈɔɹnəmənt/ /ˈɔɹnəˌmɛnt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ)nəmənt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ)nəˌmɛnt/ n
ornement
element of decoration
ornement musical ornement
musical flourish

ornamental /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ adj
ornemental
serving to ornament

ornamental /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ n
ornemental ornementale
plant serving to ornament

ornamentation n
ornementation
the act or process of decorating

ornithine n
ornithine
amino acid

ornitho- prefix
ornitho-
of or pertaining to birds

ornithological adj
ornithologique
of or pertaining to ornithology

ornithologist n
ornithologiste ornithologue
expert in ornithology

ornithology n
ornithologie
scientific study of birds

ornithopod n
ornithopode

ornithopter /ˈɔɹ.nɪˌθɑp.tɚ/ /ˈɔː.nɪˌθɒp.tə/ n
ornithoptère
aircraft that flaps its wings

ornithosis n
chlamydiose aviaire ornithose
infection

orogenic /ɒɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
orogénique

orogenital adj
buccogénital
involving the mouth and the genitals

orography /ɒˈɹɒɡɹəfi/ n
orographie
the orographic features of a region
the scientific study, or a physical description of mountains

orphan /ˈɔɹfən/ /ˈɔːfən/ /ˈɔːɹfənt/ n
orphelin orpheline
person whose (parent or) parents have died

orphan drug n
médicament orphelin

orphan work n
œuvre orpheline
copyright-protected work for which rightsholders are positively indeterminate or uncontactable

orphanage /ˈɔː(ɹ)fənɪd͡ʒ/ n
orphelinat maison d'enfants
a residential institution for the care and protection of orphans

orphanhood n
orphelinisme
orphanhood

orphrey /ˈɔɹfɹi/ /ˈɔːfɹi/ n
orfroi orphroi
embroidered ornamental band or border on an ecclesiastical vestment, etc.

orthodontic adj
orthodontique
of or relating to orthodontics

orthodontics n
orthodontie
correcting misalignment of teeth

orthodontist /ˌɔː(ɹ)θəˈdɒntɪst/ n
orthodontiste
orthodontic dentist

orthodox /ˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ˈɔːθədɒks/ adj
orthodoxe
conforming to accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology
adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted

orthodoxy /ˈɔɹθədɑksi/ /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ n
orthodoxie
correctness in doctrine and belief

orthoepic /ˌɔrθoʊˈɛpɪk/ /ˌɔːθəʊˈɛpɪk/ adj
orthoépique
of or relating to orthoepy

orthoepy /ɔɹˈθoʊ.ə.pi/ /ɔː.ˈθəʊ.ɨ.pi/ /ˈɔɹ.θoʊˌɛ.pi/ /ˈɔː.θəʊ.ɨ.pi/ /ˈɔː.θəʊˌiː.pi/ /ˈɔː.θəʊˌɛ.pi/ n
orthoépie
study of pronunciation
customary pronunciation

orthogenesis n
orthogenèse
the hypothesis that evolution tends toward a certain goal

orthogonal /ɔɹˈθɑɡ.ə.nəl/ /ɔːˈθɒɡ.ə.nəl/ adj
indépendant
software: able to be treated separately
orthogonal
mathematical term
of right angles
statistically independent

orthogonality n
orthogonalité
the property of being orthogonal

orthographic /ˌɔːɹθəˈɡɹæfɪk/ /ˌɔːθəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
orthographique
relating to orthography
projection of maps

orthographic neighborhood n
voisinage orthographique

orthographic neighbour n
voisin orthographique

orthographically adv
orthographiquement
in an orthographical manner

orthography /ɔɹˈθɑɡɹəfi/ /ɔːˈθɒɡɹəfi/ n
orthographe
correct spelling according to established usage
aspect of language study concerned with letters and their sequences in words
method of representing a language or the sounds of language by written symbols

orthologous adj
orthologue
having been separated by a speciation event

orthomolecular adj
orthomoléculaire
relating to the theory that illness is the result of chemical deficiencies

orthopedic adj
orthopédique
Of or relating to orthopedics

orthopedist n
orthopédiste
orthopedic surgeon

orthophonist n
orthophoniste

orthopyroxene /-θə-/ /ˌɔɹθoʊpaɪˈɹɑksin/ /ˌɔːθə(ʊ)paɪˈɹɒksiːn/ n
orthopyroxène
a pyroxene with orthorhombic crystals

orthorexia n
orthorexie
obsession with healthy food

orthorhombic /ɔː(ɹ)θəˈɹɒmbɪk/ adj
orthorhombique
having three unequal axes at right angles

orthosis n
orthèse
type of brace

orthostatic adj
orthostatique
relating to upright posture

orthosympathetic adj
orthosympathique
of or pertaining to the sympathetic component

orthotetrahedral adj
orthotétraédral orthotétraédrique

orthotropic adj
orthotropique

orthotypography n
orthotypographie
study of correct typography

ortolan /ˈɔɹ.tə.læn/ /ˈɔɹ.tə.lən/ /ˈɔː.təl.æn/ /ˈɔː.təl.ən/ n
becfigue ortolan
a small bird eaten as a delicacy

os /ɑs/ /ɒs/ n
os

oscillate /ˈɑsɪleɪt/ v
osciller
to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm

oscillation /ˌɑː.sə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
oscillation
the act of oscillating

oscillator n
oscillateur
an electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform

oscilloscope /əˈsɪl.ɪ.skəʊp/ /ˈɒˌsɪl.ɪ.skəʊp/ n
oscilloscope
electronic measuring instrument

osculating adj
osculateur
having three or more coincident points

osculating circle n
cercle osculateur
notion in mathematics

osculum n
oscule
main opening in a sponge

oshinko n
oshinko

osier /ˈoʊʒəɹ/ /ˈəʊzɪə/ /ˈəʊʒə/ n
saule des vanniers
plant

osmanthus /ɒzˈmænθəs/ n
osmanthe
plant

osmium /ˈɑz.mi.əm/ /ˈɒz.mi.əm/ n
osmium
chemical element

osmolarity /ˌɑs.moʊˈlær.ət.i/ /ˌɑs.moʊˈlɛr.ət.i/ /ˌɑz.moʊˈlær.ət.i/ /ˌɑz.moʊˈlɛr.ət.i/ /ˌɒz.mə(ʊ)ˈlar.ɪt.i/ n
osmolarité
osmotic concentration

osmometric adj
osmométrique

osmometry n
osmométrie
measurement of osmotic pressure

osmoregulation n
osmorégulation
homeostatic regulation of osmotic pressure

osmosis /ɑsˈmoʊsɪs/ /ɑzˈmoʊsɪs/ /ɒsˈməʊsɪs/ /ɒzˈməʊsɪs/ n
osmose
movement of molecules

osmotic /ɑsˈmɑtɪk/ /ɑzˈmɑtɪk/ /ɒsˈmɒtɪk/ /ɒzˈmɒtɪk/ adj
osmotique
of or relating to osmosis

osprey /ˈɑspɹi/ /ˈɒspɹeɪ/ n
balbuzard pêcheur balbuzard orfraie
bird of prey

ossein n
osséine

osseous /ˈɒsi.əs/ adj
osseux
relating to bone

ossicle /ˈɒsɪkəl/ n
osselet
small bone in the ear; auditory ossicle

ossicone /ˈɒsɪkəʊn/ n
ossicône
horn-like protuberance

ossification n
ossification
process by which bone is formed

ossify /ˈɑ.sə.faɪ/ /ˈɒs.ɪ.faɪ/ v
ossifier
to transform into bone

osso buco /ˌɑsoʊ ˈbukoʊ/ /ˌɒsəʊ ˈbuːkəʊ/ n
osso buco ossobuco
Italian meat dish

ossuary /ˈɒsjʊəɹi/ n
ossuaire
a place where the dead are buried

ostealgia n
ostéalgie
pain coming from one's bone(s)

ostensible /ɑˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ /ɒˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ adj
apparent

ostensibly /ɑːˈstɛn.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli/ adv
ostensiblement soi-disant en apparence
ostensibly

ostentation /ˌɒstənˈteɪʃən/ n
ostentation
display of excessive show in an attempt to impress others
spectacle
show or spectacle

ostentatious /ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɒs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs/ adj
ostentatoire
of ostentation

osteo- /ɑstioʊ̯/ prefix
ostéo-
bone

osteoarthritis n
arthrose
form of arthritis caused by chronic degeneration of the cartilage and synovial membrane of the joints

osteochondrosis /ˌɒstiːəʊkɒnˈdɹəʊsɪs/ n
ostéochondrite ostéochondrose
family of orthopedic diseases

osteodystrophy n
ostéodystrophie
abnormal or defective development of a bone

osteogenesis n
ostéogenèse
the formation and development of bone

osteogenesis imperfecta n
ostéogenèse imparfaite
disease characterized by bones that easily fracture

osteological adj
ostéologique
of or relating to osteology

osteologist n
ostéologue
specialist in osteology

osteology n
ostéologie
study of bones

osteoma n
ostéome
A benign bony tumor

osteomyelitis n
ostéomyélite
pathology: an infection of the bone

osteopath n
ostéopathe
medicine: a healthcare practitioner who practices osteopathy by manipulating the skeleton and muscles

osteopathic adj
ostéopathique
of or pertaining to osteopathy or osteopathic medicine

osteopathy n
ostéopathie
branch of therapy

osteopenia n
ostéopénie
the medical condition of having low bone density, but not low enough to be considered osteoporosis

osteopetrosis n
ostéopétrose
hereditary disorder

osteoplasty n
ostéoplastie

osteoporosis /ˌɒstiəʊpəˈɹəʊsɪs/ n
ostéoporose
bone disease

osteosarcoma n
ostéosarcome
bone cancer

ostracism /ˈɒstɹəsɪz(ə)m/ n
ostracisme
in ancient Greece, the temporary banishment by popular vote
banishment, exclusion from community

ostracize /ˈɑstɹəˌsaɪz/ /ˈɒstɹəsaɪz/ v
mettre au ban ostraciser
to exclude a person from a community or from society by not communicating with them or by refusing to acknowledge their presence
ostraciser
to ban a person from a city for five or ten years by the procedure of ostracism

ostrich /ˈɑs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɑs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ n
autruche
large flightless bird

ostrich policy n
politique de l'autruche
the tendency to ignore obvious problems and pretend they do not exist

ostrich politics n
politique de l'autruche
evasive style of politics

ostro n
auster marin sirocco
Mediterranean wind

otaku /oʊˈtɑku/ /əʊˈtɑːkuː/ [o̞ʊ̯ˈtʰɑkʰu] [əʊ̯ˈtʰɑːkʰuː] n
otaku
one with an obsessive interest in something such as anime or manga

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə/ /ˈʌðɚ/ [ˈäðə] [ˈɐðə] adj
autre
not the one previously referred to

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə/ /ˈʌðɚ/ [ˈäðə] [ˈɐðə] determiner
autre
not the one referred to

other days, other ways proverb
autres temps, autres mœurs
other days, other ways

other half n
moitié
spouse

other than preposition
autre que
except; besides

othering /ˈʌðəɹɪŋ/ /ˈʌðɹɪŋ/ n
altérité
process of perceiving or portraying someone or something as essentially alien or different

otherkin n
otherkin
a person who claims or believes that their soul, essence, or identity is non-human

otherness n
altérité
the quality of being different or distinct

others /ˈʌðəz/ /ˈʌðɚz/ n
autres
other people

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ /ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/ adj
bien différent tout autre
other than supposed

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ /ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/ adv
autrement différemment non plus ou bien
differently, in another way
autrement sinon sans quoi
under different circumstances
pour le reste sinon à part ça
in all other respects

otherworldly /ˌʌðɚˈwɝld.li/ adj
d'un autre monde
of a different world than that of the here and now

otic /ˈoʊ.tɪk/ /ˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˈəʊ.tɪk/ adj
otique
related to the ear

otiose /ˈoʊ.ti.oʊs/ /ˈoʊ.ʃi.oʊs/ /ˈoʊ.ʃi.əs/ /ˈəʊ.ti.əʊs/ /ˈəʊ.ʃi.əʊs/ adj
inutile
resulting in no effect
oisif
reluctant to work

otitis /oʊˈtaɪ.tɪs/ n
otite
inflammation of the ear

otographic adj
otographique
related to otography

otolaryngology /ˌoʊtoʊˌlɛɹɪŋˈɡɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɑtoʊ-/ /ˌəʊtə(ʊ)ˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒləd͡ʒi/ n
oto-rhino-laryngologie ORL otorhinolaryngologie
medical study of the ear, nose and throat

otolith n
otolithe
small particle in the inner ear

otological adj
otologique
of or pertaining to otology

otology /oʊˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ n
otologie
the branch of medicine that deals with the ear

otorhinolaryngological adj
ORL oto-rhino-laryngologique otorhinolaryngologique
pertaining to otorhinolaryngology

otorhinolaryngologist /-raɪnə-/ /ˌɑtoʊˌraɪnoʊˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɒtə-/ /ˌɒtəʊˌraɪnəʊˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
otorhinolaryngologiste oto-rhino-laryngologiste ORL
medical doctor of ear, nose and throat

otoscope /ˈoʊ̯ɾəskoʊ̯p/ /ˈəʊ̯təskəʊ̯p/ n
otoscope
medical instrument

otoscopy n
otoscopie

ottava rima /oʊˌtɑvə ˈɹimə/ /ɒˌtɑːvə ˈɹiːmə/ n
ottava rima
arrangement of stanzas of eight lines rhyming ab ab ab cc

otter /ˈɑtɚ/ /ˈɒt.ə/ [(ʔ)ɑɾɚ] n
loutre
mammal
slender hairy man

otter civet n
civette-loutre de Sumatra cynogale de Bennett manpalon
Cynogale bennettii

ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ n
ottomane divan
sofa
pouf
low stool

oubliette /uːbliˈɛt/ n
oubliette
dungeon

ouch /ˈaʊt͡ʃ/ interjection
aïe
expression in sympathy at another’s pain
reply to an insult
aïe ouille
expression of one's own physical pain

ought /ɑt/ /ɔt/ /ɔːt/ v
devoir
indicating advisability or prudence
indicating desirability
indicating duty or obligation
indicating likelihood or probability

ouguiya /uːˈɡiːjə/ n
ouguiya
currency

ounce /aʊns/ n
once
3495 g

our /æʊ(ə)/ /ɐː/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ [ɑɹ] [ɑ˞] determiner
notre nos
belonging to us

ouroboros /uːˈrɒbəˌrɒs/ /ˌuːrəˈbɒrəs/ n
ouroboros
a serpent, dragon or worm that eats its own tail

ours /ɑɹz/ /ɑːz/ /ˈaʊəz/ /ˈaʊɚz/ pronoun
nôtre nôtres
that which belongs to us

ourself /aʊə(ɹ)ˈsɛlf/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛlf/ pronoun
nous-même
reflexive of editorial or royal we

ourselves /aʊəˈsɛlvz/ /aʊɚˈsɛlvz/ /ɑɹˈsɛlvz/ /ɑːˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
nous-mêmes

oust /aʊst/ /ʌʊst/ v
expulser
to expel; to remove

ouster /aʊstə/ /aʊstəɹ/ n
limogeage
forceful removal from power

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ adj
disponible sorti
released, available for purchase
out sorti du placard
openly acknowledging that one is LGBT+

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ adv
dehors hors
away from the inside or the centre
dehors à l'extérieur
away from one's usual place or not indoors
hors loin
away from, at a distance
à fond
intensifier, emphasizer
to the end
éteint
into a state of non-operation or non-existence

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ interjection
dehors ouste
a demand that someone leave

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ n
issue sortie
means of exit
retrait
removal from play in baseball

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ preposition
hors

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ v
divulguer dévoiler révéler
to reveal (a secret)
démasquer dévoiler
to reveal as having a certain secret
outer sortir du placard
to reveal to be gay, transgender, etc

out loud adv
à haute voix
à voix haute à haute voix
aloud, audibly, not silently

out of /ˈaʊt əv/ /ˈaʊtə/ adv
hors de
from the inside to the outside of
par
with the motivation of
sur
expressing a fraction or a ratio
à court de
not having anymore

out of breath
essoufflé hors d'haleine à bout de souffle
breathing with difficulty

out of character
hors de caractère
inconsistent with personality etc.

out of context adv
hors contexte
without context that is needed for understanding

out of control
hors de contrôle
not under control

out of date
démodé
not conforming to current fashion
démodé dépassé
too old to be used

out of fashion
passé de mode
unfashionable

out of hand adj
hors de contrôle
not under control, out of control

out of nowhere
de nulle part
unexpectedly or unexplicably

out of one's depth adj
avoir pied
in water so deep that one cannot stand and may be at risk of drowning

out of one's league
au-dessus de ses moyens
too good or too expensive

out of one's own pocket
payer de sa poche
using one's own funds

out of order
déclassé
out of normal sequence
en panne hors-service
not functioning properly

out of place /ˌaʊtə-/ /ˌaʊt‿əv ˈpleɪs/
déplacé
not in the proper arrangement or situation

out of print
épuisé
not available from the publisher

out of proportion
disproportionné hors de proportion

out of reach
hors d'atteinte hors de portée
beyond the distance of an outstretched hand or arm

out of service
H.S. hors-service
not available for use

out of sight, out of mind proverb
loin des yeux, loin du cœur
something not nearby is forgotten

out of step
en décalage
not matching or in agreement
rhythmic movement opposed to that of others

out of stock
en rupture de stock
unavailable for sale

out of the blue /aʊt ɒv ðə bluː/
comme un cheveu sur la soupe comme un chien dans un jeu de quilles de nulle part
unexpectedly

out of the box /aʊt əv ðə bɑːks/ /aʊt əv ðə bɒks/ /æɔt əv ðə bɒks/ /æʊt əv ðə bɒks/ /ɘʉt əv ðə bɒks/ /ʌʊt əv ðə bɑːks/
au déballage
(idiom) immediately, without intervention from the customer

out of the corner of one's eye
du coin de l'œil
look sideways

out of the frying pan, into the fire
de Charybde en Scylla
get from an already bad situation to a worse one

out of the loop
hors du coup

out of the mouths of babes proverb
la vérité sort de la bouche des enfants
from the comments of children comes truth

out of the ordinary
hors du commun
unusual; not ordinary

out of the question adj
exclu hors de question pas question
not remotely possible

out of the woods
hors de danger ne pas être sorti de l'auberge sorti d'affaire tiré d'affaire
out of peril

out of thin air adv
de nulle part
from non-existent resource

out of this world adj
divin extraordinaire
wonderful

out of tune
faux
not in correct musical pitch

out of turn
anticipé avant son tour avec priorité de faveur exceptionnellement hors série
when it is not one's turn

out of use
désuet hors d'usage tombé en désuétude

out of wedlock
hors mariage
of parents not legally married

out-of-band adj
horsbande
computer security: via a method other than the primary means of accessing the software
telecommunications: on a different channel, or by a different method

out-of-court adj
à l'amiable
without resorting to formal legal action

outage /ˈaʊt.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈaʊt.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
interruption panne
suspension of operation
perte de marchandise
amount lost in storage or transportation

outback n
outback
the most remote and desolate areas of Australia

outbid /aʊtˈbɪd/ v
surenchérir
to bid more than somebody else

outboard motor n
moteur hors-bord hors-bord
engine fitted over the transom of a boat

outbounds n
confins
outer limits

outbox /aʊtˈbɑks/ /aʊtˈbɒks/ /ˈaʊtbɑks/ /ˈaʊtbɒks/ n
boîte d'envoi
electronic folder

outbreak /ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/ n
apparition déclenchement éruption
an eruption, sudden appearance
explosion
a sudden increase
explosion éruption
(fig.) an outburst or sudden eruption, especially violent
éruption

outbuilding /ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ n
dépendance cabanon
separate building associated with a main building

outburst /ˈaʊtˌbɜːst/ /ˈaʊtˌbɝst/ /ˌaʊtˈbɜːst/ /ˌaʊtˈbɝst/ n
transport
a sudden expression of emotion

outcast /aʊtˈkæst/ /aʊtˈkɑːst/ /ˈaʊtkæst/ /ˈaʊtkɑːst/ n
paria proscrit proscrite
someone excluded from a society or system, a pariah, a leper

outclass /aʊtˈklæs/ /aʊtˈklɑːs/ v
surclasser
To surpass something

outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/ n
issue résultat dénouement
result

outcrop /ˈaʊt.kɹɑp/ n
affleurement
coming out of bedrock or of an unconsolidated deposit to the surface of the ground
part of a rock formation that appears at the surface

outcry /aʊtˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈaʊtkɹaɪ/ n
levée de boucliers tollé
strong protest

outdated /aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ adj
daté dépassé obsolète périmé suranné vieilli
out of date, old-fashioned, antiquated

outdo /aʊtˈdu/ v
surpasser
to go beyond

outdoor /ˌaʊtˈdɔː/ adj
de plein air d’extérieur en plein air
situated in the open air

outdoors /aʊtˈdɔː(ɹ)z/ adv
dehors en plein air à l'extérieur
in the open air

outdoors /aʊtˈdɔː(ɹ)z/ n
dehors
environment outside of enclosed structures

outer /ˈaʊtə/ /ˈaʊtɚ/ [ˈaʊɾɚ] adj
externe extérieur
outside

outer class n
classe externe
programming: class that contains an inner class

outer ear n
oreille externe
portion of ear

outer planet n
planète externe
planet of the Solar System with an orbit beyond the asteroid belt

outer space /ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/ [ˌaʊ̯ɾɚ ˈspeɪ̯s] n
cosmos espace cosmique
region

outfielder n
voltigeur
a player that plays in the outfield

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ n
maison
business or firm
nécessaire
gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
tenue complet costume
set of clothing

outfitter n
confectionneur
person or shop
pourvoirie
business

outflow n
sortie
Process of flowing out

outgassing n
dégazage
slow release of gas

outing /ˈaʊtɪŋ/ n
excursion randonnée
excursion
outing
public revelation of homosexuality

outlandish /aʊ̯tˈlændɪʃ/ adj
bizarre insolite étrange
strange or bizarre

outlast /ˌaʊtˈlæst/ /ˌaʊtˈlɑːst/ v
durer perdurer survivre
to live longer than

outlaw /ˈaʊt.lɑ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔː/ /ˈæɔt.loː/ n
hors-la-loi
a fugitive from the law

outlay /aʊtˈleɪ/ /ˈaʊtleɪ/ n
dépense
the spending of money, or an expenditure

outlay /aʊtˈleɪ/ /ˈaʊtleɪ/ v
dépenser
to spend, or distribute money

outlet /ˈaʊtlɛt/ /ˈaʊtlɪt/ n
conduit
vent
dérivatif exutoire
river
exutoire issue
release of desires
franchise magasin d’usine
shop

outlier /ˈaʊtˌlaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌʊtˌlaɪɚ/ n
butte-témoin lambeau érosion
part of formation separate from the rest
cas isolé exception
a person or thing situated away from the main body or outside its proper place
donnée aberrante anormale extrême valeur
value outside pattern in a statistical sample

outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ n
aperçu
general description of some subject
contour
line marking the boundary of an object figure
esquisse
sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading
résumé
statement summarizing the important points of a text
silhouette
outer shape of an object or figure
synopsis
(film industry) a prose telling of a story intended to be turned into a screenplay
ébauche
preliminary plan of a project

outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ v
entourer
to draw an outline of something
esquisser résumer

outlive /aʊtˈlɪv/ v
survivre
to live longer than

outlook /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/ /ˌaʊtˈlʊk/ n
point de vue
attitude, point of view
vue
view from such a place

outmoded adj
démodé
unfashionable
démodé dépassé
obsolete

outpatient adj
ambulatoire
provided without requiring an overnight stay by the patient

outpatient n
patient ambulatoire
patient

outpost /ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/ n
avant-poste poste avancé
A military post

outpouring n
déversement
sudden flowing of a large amount of something

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ n
sortie
data sent out of the computer

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ v
exporter
send data to out of a computer
produire
produce or create

outrage /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈaʊt.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
indignation colère rage
anger
offense
offensive, immoral or indecent act
outrage

outrage /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈaʊt.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
indigner
to cause or commit an outrage upon

outrageous /aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/ adj
outrageant scandaleux
shocking

outrageously adv
scandaleusement outrageusement

outreach /aʊtˈɹiːtʃ/ /ˈaʊtɹiːtʃ/ n
atteinte
act
portée étendue
extent

outreach /aʊtˈɹiːtʃ/ /ˈaʊtɹiːtʃ/ v
dépasser
to reach further than
to surpass or exceed
sensibiliser

outrigger /ˈaʊtˌɹɪɡə/ /ˈaʊtˌɹɪɡɚ/ n
balancier
(nautical) a float or pontoon
bôme tangon
(nautical) beam that provides support for a mast
pirogue à balancier
(nautical) an outrigger canoe
porte-en-dehors porte-nage
(nautical) bracket for an oarlock

outrigger canoe n
pirogue à balancier
a seagoing canoe

outright /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ /ˈaʊtɹaɪt/ adv
complètement
wholly
immédiatement
at once
ouvertement
openly

outrun /ˈaʊtɹʌn/ v
distancer prendre de [[l']]avance sur prendre de vitesse semer
run faster
dépasser

outset /ˈaʊtsɛt/ n
début
initial stage of something

outshine /aʊtˈʃaɪn/ v
dépasser
to exceed something or someone else, especially in an obvious or flamboyant manner

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ adj
externe
pertaining to beyond the outer boundary
extérieur
pertaining to the outer surface or boundary

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ adv
dehors
outdoors
dehors hors
in or to the outside
en dehors

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ n
extérieur
outer surface
the space beyond some limit or boundary

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ preposition
hors de dehors
on the outside of

outside the box
en dehors des clous hors des sentiers battus
beyond convention

outside world n
monde extérieur
rest of the world outside of some closed environment

outsider /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəɹ/ n
inconnu nouveau venu étranger
a newcomer
outsider
a long shot
tiers exclu
one who is not part of a community or organization

outsider art n
art brut
art by untrained artists

outskirt /ˈaʊtskɜːt/ /ˈaʊtskɝt/ n
banlieue
periphery

outskirts /ˈaʊtskɜːts/ /ˈaʊtskɝts/ n
banlieue
the edges or areas around a city or town

outsmart /aʊtˈsmɑː(ɹ)t/ v
se montrer plus malin que être plus malin que
beat in a competition of wits

outsource /ˈaʊtˌsoɹs/ v
sous-traiter externaliser
transfer of business to a third party

outsourcing /ˈaʊtˌsɔː(ɹ).sɪŋ/ n
externalisation sous-traitance outsourcing impartition
transfer business

outspoken adj
franc
speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal

outstanding adj
débiteur
owed as a debt
en suspens
not settled or finished
exceptionnel hors pair remarquable
distinguished from others by its superiority
exceptionnel remarquable
standing out from others
saillant
projecting outwards

outstandingly adv
remarquablement
in an outstanding manner

outstrip /ˌaʊtˈstɹɪp/ v
devancer
to exceed, excel or surpass
to outrun or leave behind

outtake /ˈaʊtˌteɪk/ n
bêtisier scène coupée
portion of a recording not included in the final version

outward /ˈaʊt.wəd/ /ˈaʊt.wɚd/ adj
externe
outer; located towards the outside

outward /ˈaʊt.wəd/ /ˈaʊt.wɚd/ adv
extérieur
toward the outside; away from the centre

outwardly /ˈaʊtwədli/ /ˈaʊtwɚdli/ adv
extérieurement
externally or on the outside

outwit /aʊtˈwɪt/ v
être
to beat in a battle of wits

outwith /aʊtˈwɪð/ /aʊtˈwɪθ/ preposition
hors
outside; beyond; outside of

ouvrierism n
ouvrierisme
(communism) the glorification of manual laborers

ouzo /ˈuːzəʊ/ n
ouzo
drink
glass of ouzo

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ adj
ovale
oval-shaped

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ n
ovale
shape like an egg or ellipse

ovarian /oʊˈvɛɹi.ən/ adj
ovarien
Relating to the ovaries

ovary /ˈoʊvəɹi/ /ˈəʊvəɹi/ n
ovaire
female organ
botanical organ

ovation /oʊˈveɪ.ʃən/ /əʉˈvæɪ.ʃn̩/ [oʊˈveɪ.ʃn̩] [ə(ʊ)ˈveɪ.ʃn̩] n
ovation
prolonged enthusiastic applause

oven /ˈʌ.vn̩/ /ˈʌv.ən/ n
four
chamber used for baking or heating

oven glove n
gant de four manique
glove designed to carry hot oven trays

ovenbird n
paruline couronnée
Seiurus auricapilla

ovenproof adj
allant au four
able to be used in an oven

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adj
fini terminé
ended

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adv
encore re-
again
parlez à vous
(military) finished transmitting and is expecting a response

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ interjection
terminé à vous
end of sentence in radio communication

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ preposition
au-delà
physical positioning: across or spanning
sur
physical positioning: on top of; above
math: divided by
sur au dessus de

over and above adv
en sus
supplementary

over and above preposition
en sus de
in addition to

over and out interjection
terminé
end of conversation

over and over adv
continuellement encore et encore inlassablement maintes fois plusieurs fois sans arrêt
repeatedly

over easy
tourné
fried on both sides

over here adv
ici par ici
in this place

over my dead body
il faudra me passer sur le corps jamais de la vie moi vivant, jamais pas de mon vivant plutôt mourir
absolutely not

over the moon
ravi
delighted, thrilled

over there adv
là-bas là
in that place

over time
avec le temps
gradually, as time passes
with respect to the passage of time

over- /ˈoʊvɚ/ /ˈoːbʱə(ɾ)/ /ˈo̝vər/ /ˈəʊvə/ prefix
sur-
above or higher

over-the-counter adj
de gré à gré
involving direct interaction between two parties without an intermediary
en vente libre
pharmacy: not requiring a prescription

overabundance n
surabondance

overall /ˈoʊvɚɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚɔl/ /ˈəʊvəɹɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɔl/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːl/ adj
global total
all-encompassing

overall /ˈoʊvɚɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚɔl/ /ˈəʊvəɹɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɔl/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːl/ adv
en général
generally

overall /ˈoʊvɚɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚɔl/ /ˈəʊvəɹɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɔl/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːl/ n
salopette combinaison blouse
protective garment worn over clothing

overalls /ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/ /ˈɐʉv(ə)ɹəlz/ n
combinaison
loose fitting garment worn over regular clothes to protect them
salopette
loose fitting pair of pants with a bib

overbearing adj
despotique dominateur
overly bossy or domineering

overbidder n
surenchérisseur surenchérisseuse
One who overbids

overboard /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ adv
par-dessus bord
over the edge, off a boat

overbook v
overbooker
to sell inexistant seats

overbooking n
surréservation
selling more seats than are available

overcapitalize v
surcapitaliser
capitalize beyond sustainability

overcast /ˈoʊvɚ.kæst/ /ˈəʊvəˌkɑːst/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkæst/ /ˌəʊvəˈkɑːst/ adj
couvert
meteorological term
couvert nuageux
covered with clouds; overshadowed; darkened

overcharge v
surcharger
to charge more than correct amount
survolter
to overcharge an electric device

overcoat /ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/ /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ n
pardessus manteau
garment

overcome /ˌoʊvɚˈkʌm/ /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ v
envahir
surmonter vaincre
to surmount, get the better of

overcompensate v
surcompenser
to do an excessive amount in one area to overcome a perceived lack in another area

overconfident /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ adj
arrogant condescendant présomptueux sec
presumptuous, cocksure, rude, disrespectful
outrecuidant présomptueux
too confident

overcook /oʊ.vɚ.kʊk/ v
surcuire
cook for too long

overcooked adj
trop cuit
cooked for too long

overcrowded adj
bondé surchargé surfréquenté surpeuplé
Containing too many occupants

overcrowding n
surfréquentation
having more occupants than can be accommodated

overdetermined adj
surdéterminé
of linear equations

overdo /ˌoʊvɚˈdu/ /ˌəʊvəˈduː/ v
en faire trop
to do too much of something
trop cuire
to cook too much

overdose /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌdəʊs/ n
surdose overdose surdosage
excessive and dangerous dose of a drug

overdose /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈdəʊs/ v
surdoser
to dose excessively

overdraft /ˈoʊvɚdɹæft/ /ˈəʊvədɹɑːft/ n
découvert
act of overdrawing a bank account
amount overdrawn

overdramatic adj
mélodramatique
dramatic to excess

overdrive /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌdɹaɪv/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈdɹaɪv/ n
surmenage surrégime
state of heightened activity
surmultipliée
gear on an automobile

overdue /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈdju/ adj
en retard
Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need

overeat /ˌoʊvɚˈit/ v
suralimenter trop manger
eat too much

overestimate /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmeɪt/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmət/ v
surestimer
to judge too highly

overexploitation n
surexploitation
excessive and damaging exploitation

overexpose v
surexposer
in photography

overexposed adj
surexposé
exposed too much

overexposure n
surexposition
exposure of film to light for a longer time than is required

overfeed v
suralimenter
too feed too much to

overfishing n
surpêche
excessive fishing

overfit v
surinterpréter
statistics: to use a statistical model that has too many parameters

overfitting n
surajustement surapprentissage
action

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ n
débordement
spillage

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ v
déborder
to fill beyond the limits of
déborder transborder s'épancher

overflow hole n
trop-plein
hole that prevents overflowing

overflow pool n
piscine à débordement
type of swimming pool

overfly v
survoler
fly over something

overhand knot n
nœud d'arrêt
knot

overhang /əʊvəˈhaŋ/ /ˈoʊvəɹˌhæŋ/ /ˈəʊvəhaŋ/ n
surplomb
anything that overhangs

overhang /əʊvəˈhaŋ/ /ˈoʊvəɹˌhæŋ/ /ˈəʊvəhaŋ/ v
surplomber
hang over, as an ornament

overhated adj
surdétesté
hated excessively

overhaul /ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl/ n
remise à neuf révision
a major repair, remake, renovation, or revision

overhaul /ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl/ v
rénover
to modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely

overhead /ˈoʊvɚˌhɛd/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɛd/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɛd/ n
frais généraux
expense of a business not directly assigned to goods or services provided

overhead kick n
retourné retourné acrobatique
kick

overhead projector n
rétroprojecteur
projector that projects an image over the heads of the viewers onto a screen

overheat /ˌoʊvɚˈhit/ /ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/ v
surchauffer
to heat excessively
échauffer

overheating n
surchauffe
a situation where something is overheated

overhunting n
surchasse
hunting at unsustainable levels

overjoyed /ˌoʊvɚˈd͡ʒɔɪd/ /ˌəʊvəˈd͡ʒɔɪd/ adj
enchanté ravi
very happy

overkill /ˈoʊ.vɚˌkɪl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌkɪl/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌkɪl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkɪl/ /ˌəʊvəˈkɪl/ n
excès surpuissance
unnecessary excess

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ n
chevauchement
something that overlaps

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ v
chevaucher
to extend over and partly cover something
to have an area, range, character or function in common
se chevaucher
to have DNA parts in common

overlapping adj
chevauchant recouvrant

overlapping n
chevauchement
the situation in which things overlap

overlearn /əʊvəˈləːn/ v
sur-apprendre surapprendre
learn more than necessary

overliquidity n
surliquidité

overload /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌləʊd/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈləʊd/ n
surcharge
excessive load

overload /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌləʊd/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈləʊd/ v
surcharger
to create different functions for the same name
to load excessively

overloading /ˈoʊ.vɚloʊ.diŋ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ/ n
surcharge
type of polymorphism
transport

overlook /ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌlʊk/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊk/ n
panorama vue
vista or point

overlook /ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌlʊk/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊk/ v
donner sur
négliger louper
to fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it
négliger prendre à la légère
to look upon with an evil eye; to bewitch by looking upon; to fascinate
passer outre
to pretend not to have noticed; to pass over without censure or punishment
superviser surveiller
to inspect; to examine; to look over carefully or repeatedly
to supervise; to watch over
surplomber
to offer a view of something from a higher position

overlooked adj
négligé sous-estimé
missed out in selection, unnoticed

overly adv
trop excessivement
to an excessive degree

overmortality n
surmortalité
excessive mortality

overnight /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ adj
nocturne
during a single night

overnight /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ adv
du jour au lendemain
in a very short amount of time

overnight /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ n
nuitée
overnight stay

overnutrition /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)njuːˈtɹɪʃən/ n
suralimentation
malnutrition in which nutrients are oversupplied

overpass /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈpæs/ /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈpɑːs/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)pæs/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)pɑːs/ n
autopont pont autoroutier
A section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc

overpay /oʊ.vɚ.peɪ/ v
surpayer
to pay too much

overpayment n
surpaye trop-perçu
payment exceeding the amount actually due

overplay v
exagérer surestimer

overpopulate v
surpeupler
fill with too many individuals

overpopulated /ˌoʊvɚˈpɑpjə(ˌ)leɪtɪd/ adj
surpeuplé
having a higher population than can be sustained

overpopulation /ˈoʊvɚ-/ /ˌoʊvɚˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌəʊvəˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ n
surpopulation surpeuplement
excessive number of occupants in a particular area; specifically, when the number of occupants exceeds the ability of that area to provide for them

overpower /oʊ.vɚˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /əʊvəˈpaʊə/ v
soumettre
subdue someone by superior force

overpriced adj
surévalué
priced higher than what it is really worth

overproduction n
surproduction
the production of more of a commodity than can be used or sold

overprotect v
hyperprotéger surprotéger
Protect to an excessive degree

overprotection /ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛkʃən/ /ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛkʃən/ n
hyperprotection surprotection
act of overprotecting

overqualified adj
surqualifié

overrate /ˌəʊvəˈɹeɪt/ v
surcoter surestimer surfaire surévaluer
to esteem too highly

overrated adj
surcoté surestimé surfait
rated too highly

overreact /ˌoʊ.vəɹ.ɹiˈækt/ /ˌəʊvəɹiˈækt/ v
exagérer s'emporter surréagir
react too much or too intensely

overrepresent v
surreprésenter

overrepresentation n
surreprésentation
the condition of being overrepresented

overrepresented adj
surreprésenté surreprésentée
represented to an excessive degree

override /oʊ.vɚˈɹaɪd/ /əʊ.vəˈɹaɪd/ /ˈoʊ.vɚˌɹaɪd/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌɹaɪd/ v
outrepasser
to counteract the normal operation of something
to ride across or beyond something
redéfinir
(software) To define a new behaviour of a method

overriding /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/ adj
redéfinition

overripe adj
blet
excessively ripe; spoiled; gone bad

overripen v
blettir
to ripen too much; to become overripe

overruff v
surcouper
ruff with a higher trump

overrun /ˈoʊ.vɚˌɹʌn/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌɹʌn/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɹʌn/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈɹʌn/ v
exceder

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adj
outre-mer
abroad
across a sea

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adv
à l'étranger
abroad

overseas Chinese n
chinois d'outre-mer huaqiao

overseas territory n
territoire d'outre-mer TOM
country or smaller territory

oversee /əʊvə(ɹ)siː/ v
superviser
to supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group

overseer /ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ n
contremaître chef
one who oversees

overshadow /ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃæd.oʊ/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈʃæd.əʊ/ v
ombrager
to cast a shadow over something
éclipser
to dominate something and make it seem insignificant

overshirt n
surchemise

overshoe /ˈoʊvəɹˌʃuː/ n
chouclaque claque surchaussure
protective shoe

oversight /ˈoʊvɚˌsaɪt/ /ˈoːbʱə(ɾ)ˌsaɪt/ /ˈo̝vərˌsaɪt/ /ˈəʊvəˌsaɪt/ n
oubli
omission

oversize adj
surdimensionné
Larger than normal

oversize v
surdimensionner
To exceed in size

oversleep /ˈəʊvəɹˌsliːp/ v
trop dormir
to sleep for longer than planned

overstate /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsteɪt/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈsteɪt/ v
exagérer
to exaggerate; to state or claim too much

oversteer n
survirage

overstep /ˌoʊvɚˈstɛp/ /ˌəʊvəˈstɛp/ v
outrepasser
To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.

overtake /oʊvɚˈteɪk/ /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈteɪk/ /ˈoʊvɚteɪk/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)teɪk/ v
dépasser doubler
to pass a more slowly moving object
surprendre
to occur unexpectedly take by surprise; surprise and overcome

overtax /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtæks/ v
surtaxer
to tax to an excessive degree

overthink v
surpenser surréfléchir
to think or analyze too much

overthrow /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/ /ˈəʊvəθɹəʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ v
renverser déposer
to bring about the downfall of

overtime /ˈoʊ.vɚˌtaɪm/ /ˈəʊ.və.taɪm/ n
heures supplémentaires
worktime
prolongation
extra period in sports

overtly adv
ouvertement
openly

overtone /ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/ /ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/ n
connotation sous-entendu
implicit meaning
harmonique partiel
harmonic

overtone singing n
chant diphonique
type of singing

overtourism n
surtourisme
excessive tourism

overture /ˈoʊvəɹt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈəʊvətjʊə/ /ˈəʊvətʃ(ʊ)ə/ n
ouverture
musical introduction

overturn /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌtɜː(ɹ)n/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtɜː(ɹ)n/ v
capoter renverser retourner verser
to turn over, capsize
casser
legal: to reverse, overrule
renverser
to overthrow

overuse /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːs/ /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/ /ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/ n
surutilisation
excessive use

overuse /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːs/ /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/ /ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/ v
galvauder surutiliser
To use too much of

overused adj
abusé
used too much
usé
hackneyed, cliché

overvaluation n
surévaluation
an instance of overvaluing

overview /ˈoʊ.vɚˌvjuː/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌvjuː/ n
résumé aperçu vue d'ensemble survol synthèse
brief summary, as of a book or a presentation

overvoltage n
surtension
difference in potential
survoltage
hazardous condition

overweening /oʊvɚˈwinɪŋ/ /əʊvəˈwiːnɪŋ/ adj
arrogant confiant
over-confident

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ adj
en surpoids
of a person, heavier than is healthy

overwhelm /-ˈ wɛlm/ /ˌo.vɚ.ˈ ʍɛlm/ /ˌoʊ.vɚ.ˈ ʍɛlm/ /ˌəʊ.və.ˈ ʍɛlm/ v
abreuver
engulf, surge over
accabler
overpower emotionally
accabler envahir
to overpower, crush

overwhelming /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ /ˌəʊvəˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ adj
accablant
overpowering

overwork /ˈoʊvɚˌwɝk/ /ˈəʊvəˌwɜːk/ n
surmenage
excessive work

overworked adj
surmené débordé
subjected to too much work

overwrite /oʊ.vɚˈɹaɪt/ /əʊ.vəˈɹaɪt/ v
écraser
destroy old data

oviduct /ˈɒvɪdʌkt/ n
oviducte
duct through which an ovum passes

ovine /ˈoʊˌvaɪn/ /ˈəʊvaɪn/ adj
ovin
of, being, pertaining to, or resembling a sheep

oviparous /oʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ /əʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
ovipare
egg laying

ovoid adj
ovoïde
shaped like an oval

ovovitellin n
ovovitelline

ovoviviparous /ˌoʊvoʊvɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ /ˌəʊvəʊvɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
ovovivipare
pertaining to animals whose eggs hatch inside their body

ovulate /ˈɒvjʊleɪt/ /ˈɒvjʊlət/ v
ovuler
produce eggs or ova

ovulation /ɑvjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɒvjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
ovulation
release of an ovum from the ovary

ovule /ˈɒvjuːl/ n
ovule
botany: structure that develops into a seed
zoology: immature ovum

ovum /ˈoʊ.vəm/ /ˈəʊ.vəm/ n
ovule
gamete

oware /əˈwɑːri/ n
awalé awélé
board game of mancala family

owe /oʊ/ /əʊ/ v
devoir
to be under an obligation
to be in debt

owe someone one v
devoir une fière chandelle en devoir une renvoyer l'ascenseur à charge de revanche
be indebted to someone

owie /ˈaʊ(w)iː/ n
bobo
minor injury

owing to preposition
en raison de
because of

owl /aʊ(ə)l/ n
chouette hibou
bird

owlet /ˈaʊlət/ n
jeune chouette jeune hibou
a young owl

owlet moth n
noctuelle
moth of family Noctuidae

own /oʊn/ /uŋ/ /əʊn/ adj
propre
belonging to (determiner)

own /oʊn/ /uŋ/ /əʊn/ v
posséder avoir
have rightful possession of

own goal /ˈoʊn.ɡoʊl/ n
but contre son camp
goal scored by player against their own team

own up v
admettre confesser
to confess

owner /ˈoʊnɚ/ /ˈəʊnə/ n
propriétaire
one who owns

ownership /ˈoʊnɚʃɪp/ /ˈəʊnəʃɪp/ n
propriété
legal status

ox /ˈɑks/ /ˈɒks/ n
bœuf
an adult castrated male of cattle
any bovine animal used as a beast of burden

oxalate /ˈɒksəleɪt/ n
oxalate
salt or ester of oxalic acid

oxalemia n
oxalémie

oxalic /ɑkˈsælɪk/ /ɒkˈsælɪk/ adj
oxalique
of or pertaining to oxalic acid

oxalic acid n
acide oxalique
the dicarboxylic acid (ethandioic acid)

oxbow lake n
bras mort
crescent-shaped lake

oxcart n
charette à bœufs
cart drawn by ox

oxer n
oxer
type of horse jump

oxeye daisy n
marguerite
flower, Leucanthemum vulgare

oxidant n
oxydant
oxidizing agent

oxidase n
oxydase
oxidase enzyme

oxidation /ɒksɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
oxydation
chemical reaction
combination of a substance with oxygen

oxidation number n
nombre d’oxydation
chemistry

oxidative /ˈɑk.səˌdeɪ.tɪv/ adj
oxydatif
Relating to oxidation

oxide /ˈɒksaɪd/ n
oxyde
binary compound of oxygen

oxidize /ˈɒksɪdaɪz/ v
oxyder
to combine with oxygen

oxidizer n
comburant
oxidizing agent

oxidizing agent n
comburant
any substance that oxidizes, or receives electrons from, another

oxime /ˈɑkˌsiːm/ /ˈɒk.siːm/ n
oxime
chemical compound

oximeter /ɑkˈsɪmətɚ/ /ɒkˈsɪmɪtə/ [-ɾɚ] n
oxymètre
device that measures the oxygen saturation of arterial blood

oxolinic acid n
acide oxolinique

oxtail n
queue de bœuf
meat from the tail of a cow

oxyacetylenic adj
oxyacétylénique

oxychloride n
oxychlorure
compound of oxygen and chlorine

oxycodone /ˌɑk.sɪˈkoʊˌdoʊn/ /ˌɒk.sɪˈkəʊ.dəʊn/ n
oxycodone
powerful opioid analgesic

oxygen /ˈɒksɪd͡ʒən/ n
oxygène
chemical element
molecular oxygen
atom of oxygen

oxygen catastrophe n
Catastrophe de l'oxygène Crise de l'oxygène Grande Oxydation Grande Oxygénation Grande oxydation Grande oxygénation
specific event in Earth's past
catastrophe de l'oxygène crise de l'oxygène
generic event

oxygen mask n
masque à oxygène
mask through with oxygen may be breathed

oxygen therapy n
oxygénothérapie
therapeutic administration of oxygen

oxygenate /ˈɒksɪdʒəneɪt/ v
oxygéner
infuse with oxygen

oxygenation n
oxygénation
process of treating something with oxygen

oxygenator n
oxygénateur
device that releases oxygen into water

oxymel /ˈɒksɪmɛl/ n
oxymel

oxymoron /ɑksɪˈmɔɹɑn/ /ɒksɪˈmɔːɹɒn/ /ˌɑksiˈmɔɹɑn/ n
oxymore oxymoron
figure of speech

oxymoronic /ɒk.sɪˈmɔːɹ.ɒn.ɪk/ /ˌɑk.sɪ.məˈɹɑ.nɪk/ adj
oxymorique oxymoronique
Of or pertaining to an oxymoron

oxymoronically adv
oxymoriquement oxymoroniquement
In an oxymoronic manner
With regard to, or using oxymorons

oxytocic /ˌɑksiˈtoʊsɪk/ /ˌɑksiˈtɑsɪk/ /ˌɒksɪˈtɒsɪk/ /ˌɒksɪˈtəʊsɪk/ adj
ocytocique
serving to promote uterine contractions

oxytocin /ɑksiˈtoʊsɪn/ /ˈɑksiˌtoʊsɪn/ n
ocytocine
hormone

oxytone /ˈɑksɪˌtoʊn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtəʊn/ adj
oxyton
oxytone

oxytone /ˈɑksɪˌtoʊn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtəʊn/ n
oxyton
word with the stress or an acute accent on the last syllable

oyster /ˈɔɪstə/ /ˈɔɪstəɹ/ /ˈɔɪst͡ʃəɹ/ n
huître
food
huître huitre
mollusk
sot-l’y-laisse
meat

oyster knife n
couteau à huîtres
knife

oyster mushroom n
pleurote en huître
Pleurotus ostreatus

oyster sauce n
sauce d'huître
sauce from oysters

oystercatcher /ˈɔɪstə.ˌkæt͡ʃə/ n
huîtrier
bird

oz /aʊns/ n
oz
ounce

ozone /ˈoʊzoʊn/ /ˈəʊzəʊn/ n
ozone
O₃

ozone hole n
trou dans la couche d'ozone
region of the stratosphere over Antarctica that is depleted of ozone in the local spring

ozone layer n
couche d'ozone ozone
a region of the stratosphere

ozonic adj
ozonal ozonique
of or pertaining to ozone

ozonization n
ozonisation
reaction or treatment

p-adic adj
p-adique

p-adic number n
nombre p-adique
element of a completion of the rational numbers with respect to a p-adic ultrametric

p. n
p.
page

p.m. /piːˈɛm/ adv
après-midi de l'[[après-midi]] de la nuit du soir
after noon

pa /pɑː/ n
papa
father
pépé
grandfather

pablum /ˈpæbləm/ n
bouillie
something bland or simplistic

pacarana n
pacarana
rodent

pace /peɪs/ n
pas
step: distance covered
step: step
rythme train tempo
speed

pace /peɪs/ v
arpenter
to measure by walking
arpenter faire les cent pas
to walk to and fro

pacemaker /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/ n
meneur de train
one who sets the pace in a race
pacemaker stimulateur cardiaque stimulateur
medical implement

pachyderm /ˈpæk.ɪˌdɜː(ɹ)m/ n
pachyderme
member of the group Pachydermata

pacifiable adj
pacifiable

pacific /pəˈsɪfɪk/ adj
pacifique
calm, peaceful
preferring peace in nature; avoiding violence

pacification n
pacification
the process of pacifying

pacifier /ˈpæsɪfaɪə/ /ˈpæsɪfaɪɚ/ n
pacificateur
one who pacifies
tétine sucette suce tototte
for a baby

pacifism /ˈpæsɪfɪzəm/ n
pacifisme
doctrine that disputes should be settled without violence

pacifist /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ n
pacifiste
one who loves, supports, or favours peace

pacifistic adj
pacifiste

pacify /ˈpæsəfaɪ/ /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/ v
pacifier
bring peace, ending fighting

pack /pæk/ [pʰæk] n
meute
group of dogs
pack paquet
bundle to be carried

pack /pæk/ [pʰæk] v
emballer
to make a pack
to put things together for storage or transporting

pack horse n
cheval de bât cheval de somme
horse used for carrying luggage

pack ice n
banquise
large consolidated mass of floating sea ice

pack one's bags v
faire ses valises plier bagage

pack rat n
néotoma
rodent

pack up v
faire sa valise
to put things in bags and prepare to move

pack-year n
paquet-année
unit for measuring the number of cigarettes a person has smoked previously

package /ˈpækɪd͡ʒ/ n
paquet
computing: piece of software that it can be installed with a package manager
something consisting of components
paquet paquetage
something which is packed

package /ˈpækɪd͡ʒ/ v
emballer empaqueter
to pack

package leaflet n
notice d’emballage
medical leaflet

package manager n
gestionnaire de paquets
program responsible for installing and updating other software

packaging n
emballage
the materials used to pack something

packed /pækt/ adj
archiplein
filled with a large number or large quantity
bondé
filled to capacity
empaqueté
put into a package

packed like sardines /pækt laɪk sɑɹˈdinz/ /pækt laɪk sɑːˈdiːnz/ adj
comme des harengs en caque comme des sardines comme harengs en caque
densely packed

packer /ˈpækə/ /ˈpækɚ/ n
emballeur emballeuse
person packing things

packet /ˈpækət/ /ˈpækɪt/ n
colis paquet
vessel to convey mail
paquet
small fragment of data
small pack

packsaddle n
bât
saddle for carrying goods

packshot n
packshot
close-up of a product in advertising

pact /pækt/ n
pacte
an agreement; a league; a compact; a covenant

pad /pæd/ n
bloc
block of paper
clavier pavé numérique
keypad
coussinet
animal's foot or paw
cushion used as saddle
cushion-like thickening of the skin on the underside of the toes of animals
coussinette
soft or small cushion
coussinette coussinet tampon
flattened mass of anything soft
paddock pieu plumard plume
slang: bed
piaule taule
colloquial: place of residence

pad /pæd/ v
rembourrer
to furnish with a pad or padding

pad printing n
tampographie
printing process

padawan /ˈpædəˌwɑn/ /ˈpædəˌwɒn/ n
padawan
apprentice or student Jedi

padded adj
rembourré
having padding

padding /ˈpædɪŋ/ n
rembourrage
soft filling material

paddle /ˈpæ.dəl/ /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] n
aube pale
blade of a waterwheel
hélice
paddlewheel
pagaie
double-bladed oar used for kayaking
pagaie rame aviron
two-handed, single-bladed oar
pagayage
use of a paddle; session of paddling
pale
slat of a paddleboat's wheel
palette nageoire palme
flat limb of aquatic animal
palette palette à fessée
bat-shaped spanking implement
palette raquette
equivalent of a racquet in ping-pong
spatule
kitchen utensil
volet
in a sluice, a panel that controls the flow of water

paddle /ˈpæ.dəl/ /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] v
pagayer
to propel something through water with a paddle, hands or similar instrument
paletter
to spank with a paddle
patauger
to walk or dabble playfully in shallow water

paddle steamer n
bateau à roues à aubes
steam-powered vessel propelled by paddle wheel(s)

paddlefish n
poisson-spatule polydon
fish of the family Polyodontidae

paddock /-dɪk/ /ˈpædək/ n
enclos paddock
small enclosure or field of grassland

paddy /ˈpædi/ n
paddy riz paddy
rice unmilled
rizière
wet land where rice grows

paddy wagon n
panier à salade
a police van for transporting prisoners

paddyfield warbler n
rousserolle isabelle
Acrocephalus agricola

pademelon /ˈpædəmɛlən/ n
pademelon thylogale
species of Thylogale

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ n
cadenas
type of lock

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ v
cadenasser
to lock using a padlock

paean /ˈpi.ən/ /ˈpiː.ən/ n
péan paean
any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph

paella /paɪˈ(j)eɪ.(j)ə/ /paɪˈ(j)ɛlə/ /pɑːˈeɪ.(j)ə/ /pɑːˈɛ.(j)ə/ n
paella paélia
savory Valencian dish

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ adj
immoral incivilisé
immoral, uncivilized, savage
païen
relating to non main world religions

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ n
païen païenne
person not adhering to a main world religion

paganism /ˈpeɪɡənɪzm̩/ n
paganisme
local religions practiced before the introduction of Christianity

paganly /ˈpeɪɡənli/ adv
païennement
in a pagan manner

page /peɪd͡ʒ/ n
page
one side of a leaf of a book
computing: contiguous block of memory
one of the pieces of paper bound together within a book or document
page haut fait moment
record
page
serving boy

page /peɪd͡ʒ/ v
feuilleter
turn several pages of a publication
paginer
mark the pages of
biper
contact by means of a pager
convoquer
call or summon

page-turner n
tourneur de pages tourneuse de pages
person who turns another musician's pages

pageant /ˈpæd͡ʒənt/ n
cortège
public display
spectacle
spectacular ceremony

pageantry /ˈpæd͡ʒəntɹi/ n
faste pompe
A colourful show or display

pager /peɪd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ n
bip pager téléavertisseur
device

paginate /ˈpæd͡ʒəneɪt/ v
paginer
to number the pages of a book or other document

pagination /ˌpæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ n
numérotation
act of numbering pages
pagination
act of creating pages

paginator n
paginateur

pagoda /pəˈɡoʊ.də/ n
pagode
a tiered tower with multiple eaves

paid /ˈpeɪd/ adj
payant
not free of charge

pain /peɪn/ n
casse-couilles casse-pied
annoying person or thing
douleur mal
ache or bodily suffering
douleur peine
suffering or anguish, especially mental

pain in the ass n
casse-pied emmerde emmerdeur pète-burnes pète-couilles épine au pied
something that causes discomfort

pain point n
irritant
difficult aspect

pain threshold n
seuil de douleur

painful /ˈpeɪn.fəl/ adj
douloureux
causing pain
laborieux
requiring labor or toil

painfully /ˈpeɪnfəli/ adv
douloureusement péniblement
in a painful manner

painkiller /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə(ɹ)/ n
analgésique antidouleur
a drug that numbs the pain in the body

painless adj
indolore
without pain or trouble

painlessly adv
indolorement
in a painless manner

painstaking /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/ /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ/ adj
méticuleuse méticuleux minutieuse minutieux
careful attentive; diligent

painstakingly /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/ adv
minutieusement méticuleusement
in a painstaking manner; very slowly and carefully

paint /peɪnt/ n
peinture
substance

paint /peɪnt/ v
peindre
to practise the art of painting pictures
to create an image
to apply in the manner of paint
peindre peinturer
to apply paint to

paint oneself into a corner /ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntu ə ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntʊ ə ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntʊ ə ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ v
se peinturer dans un coin
to create a predicament or problem for oneself

paint thinner n
diluant à peinture
solvent

paintbrush /ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ n
pinceau
thin brush

painter /ˈpeɪntə/ /ˈpeɪntɚ/ n
peintre décorateur peintre décoratrice peintresse décoratrice
one who paints surfaces using a paintbrush
peintre peintresse artiste peintre
artist

painting /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ n
art pictural
peinture
the action of applying paint
artistic application of paint
peinture toile
an illustration or artwork using paint

paintress n
peintresse
female painter

pair /peː/ /pɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɛə(ɹ)/ n
paire
two similar or identical things
poker hand
two people in a relationship
couple of working animals attached to work together
used with binary nouns

pair of compasses n
compas
tool used to draw circles

pairwise /ˈpeː.wɑɪz/ /ˈpɛə.waɪz/ /ˈpɛɹ.waɪz/ adj
deux à deux
occurring in pairs

pairwise disjoint adj
disjoints deux à deux mutuellement disjoints
such that any two distinct sets are disjoint

paisley /ˈpeɪzli/ n
motif cachemire
motif

paiza n
païza
a tablet of authority in medieval Mongolia

pajamas /pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/ /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ n
pyjama
clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in

paktong n
cuivre blanc des Chinois pacfong pacfung packfong packfung toutenague
alloy

palace /ˈpæləs/ /ˈpælɪs/ n
palais
large, lavish residence

palace coup n
révolution de palais

palace intrigue n
intrigue de cour intrigue de palais

palaeoclimatology n
paléoclimatologie
science

palaeogeography n
paléogéographie
the study of historical geography

palaeoxylology n
paléoxylologie
study of fossil wood

palaestra /pəˈliːstɹə/ /pəˈlʌɪstɹə/ n
palestre
ancient wrestling area

palanquin /ˌpæləŋˈkiːn/ n
palanquin
a covered type of litter

palatable /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/ adj
acceptable passable tolérable
tolerable, acceptable
appétant bon
pleasing to the taste

palatal /pəˈleɪtl̩/ /ˈpælətl̩/ adj
palatal
(phonetics) articulated at the hard palate
pertaining to the palate
(dentistry) on the side facing the palate

palatalization /ˌpælətəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌpælətəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
palatalisation
state
instance

palatalize /ˈpælətəlaɪz/ v
palataliser
to pronounce a sound with the tongue against the palate

palate /ˈpæl.ət/ n
palais (de la bouche, au sens du goût)
roof of the mouth

palatine bone n
os palatin
either of a pair of bones that are situated behind and between the maxillae, in humans are of extremely irregular form, and make up parts of the eye socket, the nasal cavity, and the hard palate

palatine tonsil n
tonsille palatine
palatine tonsil

palatoplasty n
palatoplastie

palaver /pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/ n
palabre
meeting with much talk
palabres
unnecessary talk, chatter

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] adj
hâve pâle
light in color
pâle
having a pallor, of human skin

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] n
pal
heraldry: vertical band
wooden stake

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] v
pâlir
to become pale

pale clouded yellow n
soufré
Colias hyale

pale in comparison v
faire pâle figure
appear unimportant

pale-throated sloth n
mouton paresseux paresseux à gorge claire paresseux à trois doigts
Bradypus tridactylus

palearctic adj
paléarctique
Relating to the Palearctic

paleface n
visage pâle
a white person of European descent, in the context of American Indians

paleness n
pâleur
condition or degree of being pale or of lacking color

paleo- /-oʊ/ /ˈpeɪ.li.ə/ /ˈpeɪ.li.əʊ/ /ˈpæl.i.ə/ /ˈpæl.i.əʊ/ prefix
paléo-
old
related to paleontology

paleoanthropologist n
paléoanthropologue
specialist in paleoanthropology

paleoanthropology n
paléoanthropologie
study of ancient human remains

paleobotany n
paléobotanique
branch of paleontology

paleochristian adj
paléochrétien
relating to the early Christian church

paleoclimate n
paléoclimat
the climate of the Earth at a specified point in geologic time

paleocortex n
paléocortex

paleoecology n
paléoécologie

paleoethnobotany n
archéobotanique
the study of plant remains from archaeological sites

paleographer n
paléographe
a person skilled in paleography

paleographic adj
paléographique
of or pertaining to paleography

paleography /ˌpalɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪliˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪlɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
paléographie
study of old forms of writing

paleontological adj
paléontologique
of or pertaining to paleontology

paleontologist n
paléontologiste paléontologue
one who studies paleontology

paleontology n
paléontologie
study of prehistoric forms of life

paleopathological adj
paléopathologique
relating to paleopathology

paleopathology n
paléopathologie
the study of ancient diseases

paleornithological adj
paléornithologique
relating to paleornithology

paleornithology n
paléornithologie
branch of paleontology that deals with fossil birds

paleozoology n
paléozoologie
branch of zoology dealing with fossils

paletot /ˈpalɪtəʊ/ /ˈpæləˌtoʊ/ /ˈpælˌtoʊ/ n
paletot
A loose outer jacket, overcoat

palette /pəˈlɛt/ /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
palette
board
range of colors

palette knife n
couteau à palette
knife used in painting

palfrey /ˈpɔːl.fɹi/ n
palefroi
small horse

palilalia /ˌpælɪˈleɪliə/ n
palilalie
tic comprising the repetition or echoing of one's own spoken words

palimpsest /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/ n
palimpseste
manuscript scraped clean for reuse

palindrome /ˈpælɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈpælɪndɹəʊm/ n
palindrome
a sequence of units that reads the same forwards as backwards

paling /ˈpeɪlɪŋ/ n
pieu
stick

palingenesic /ˌpælɪnd͡ʒɪˈniːsɪk/ adj
palingénésique
pertaining to palingenesis

palingenesis /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnəsiz/ /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnəsəs/ /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnɪsiːz/ /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
palingénésie
apparent repetition, during the development of a single embryo, of changes that occurred previously in the evolution of its species
spiritual rebirth through the transmigration of the soul

palinode /ˈpælɪnəʊd/ n
palinodie
poem that contradicts an earlier poem

palinspastic /pælɪnˈspæstɪk/ adj
palinspastique
showing previous locations of geological features

palisade /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/ n
palissade
wall of wooden stakes

palisadic adj
palissadique

pall /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ n
drap mortuaire poêle
heavy cloth laid over a coffin or tomb
pairle
charge representing an archbishop's pallium

palladium /pəˈleɪdiəm/ n
palladium
chemical element

palleal adj
palléal

pallet /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
palette
a portable platform
paillasse
A straw bed

pallet jack n
transpalette
manually operated device for lifting and moving pallets

palliate /ˈpælieɪt/ /ˈpæliət/ v
atténuer pallier remèdier à soulager
to relieve the symptoms of

palliative /ˈpalɪətɪv/ /ˈpæli.eɪtɪv/ /ˈpæli.ətɪv/ adj
palliatif
reducing progression and relieving symptoms

palliative care n
soin palliatif
specialized area of healthcare

pallid /ˈpælɪd/ adj
pâle blafard
appearing weak, pale}} or wan

pallid harrier n
busard pâle
Circus macrourus

pallisander n
pallisandre
dense, heavy wood

pallor /ˈpælə/ /ˈpælɚ/ n
pâleur
paleness; want of color; pallidity

palm /pæm/ /pɑlm/ /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ /pɔlm/ /pɔm/ /ˈpam/ /ˈpæm/ [pɑːm] [pɒːm] n
empaumure
broad flattened part of an antler
paume
inner, concave part of hand

palm /pæm/ /pɑlm/ /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ /pɔlm/ /pɔm/ /ˈpam/ /ˈpæm/ [pɑːm] [pɒːm] v
enpalmer

palm card n
fiche
card listing items

palm cockatoo n
cacatoès noir
bird

palm fat n
graisse de palme matière grasse de palme
edible plant fat

palm off v
refiler refourguer
to sell or dispose of something with the intent to deceive

palm oil n
huile de palme
edible plant oil

palm stearin n
stéarine de palme
solid fraction of palm oil

palm syrup n
miel de palme sirop de palme sirop de palmier
syrup made from sap of a palm tree

palm tree n
palmier
tropical tree

palm wine n
vin de palme
alcoholic beverage made from palm

palmetto bug n
blatte américaine
cockroach

palmier n
palmier
puff pastry

palmist n
chiromancien
a fortuneteller who uses palmistry

palmistry n
chiromancie
telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand

palmitate n
palmitate
any salt or ester of palmitic acid

palmitic acid n
acide palmitique
saturated fatty acid

palmolein n
oléïne de palme
liquid fraction of palm oil

palmyra palm n
borasse rônier
Borassus flabellifer
borasse rônier rônier africain rônier éthiopien
Borassus aethiopum

palpable /ˈpalpəbəl/ /ˈpælpəbəl/ adj
palpable
capable of being touched
obvious

palpate /ˈpælpeɪt/ v
palper
to examine by feeling

palpebral /pælˈpi.bɹəl/ /ˈpal.pɪb.ɹəl/ adj
palpébral
relating to the eyelids

palpitation n
palpitation
abnormal beating of the heart

palsa n
palse
hummock rising out of a bog

palsy /ˈpɔːlzi/ n
paralysie
complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part

paltry /ˈpɑltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpɔltɹi/ /ˈpɔːltɹi/ adj
dérisoire
trashy, trivial, of little value
misérable dérisoire
meager; worthless; pitiful; trifling

palynological adj
palynologique
of or pertaining to palynology

palynologist n
palynologue
one who studies palynology

palynology n
palynologie
study of spores, pollen etc.

pamper /ˈpæm.pə(ɹ)/ /ˈpæm.pɚ/ [ˈpɛəm.pɚ] v
dorloter choyer
to treat with excessive care, to indulge

pamphlet /-flət/ /ˈpæmflɪt/ /ˈpænflət/ /ˈpænflɪt/ n
pamphlet tract
small, brief printed work, consisting either of a folded sheet of paper, or several sheets bound together into a booklet with only a paper cover

pampiniform adj
pampiniforme
in the form of tendrils

pan /pæn/ n
cuvette
base part of a toilet
miche de pain
loaf of bread
poêle
flat vessel used for cooking

pan /pæn/ v
faire un panoramique
to turn horizontally

pan out v
aboutir
proceed according to plan

pan-Arabism /panˈaɹəbɪz(ə)m/ n
panarabisme
movement

pan-European adj
paneuropéen paneuropéenne
for most or all of Europe

panacea /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/ n
panacée
remedy believed to cure all disease
solution to all problems

panache /pəˈnæʃ/ /pəˈnɑːʃ/ n
panache
ornamental helmet plume
flamboyant style or action

panarchism n
panarchisme
advocacy of panarchy

pancake /ˈpæn.keɪk/ /ˈpæŋ.keɪk/ n
crêpe pancake
thin batter cake

panchronic adj
panchronique

pancreas /ˈpæn-/ /ˈpæŋ.kɹi.əs/ /ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/ n
pancréas
gland near the stomach

pancreatic adj
pancréatique
of or pertaining to the pancreas

pancreatic cancer n
cancer de pancréas
malignant neoplasm of the pancreas

pancreatitis n
pancréatite
inflammation of the pancreas

panda /ˈpændə/ n
panda
Ailuropoda melanoleuca

pandect /ˈpændɛkt/ /ˈpænˌdɛkt/ n
digeste
comprehensive collection of laws
pandecte
compendium of writings on Roman law
treatise or work comprehensive as to a particular topic

pandeiro /pænˈdɛəɹəʊ/ n
pandeiro

pandeism /-deɪ-/ /pænˈdiɪzəm/ /pænˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
pandéisme
belief in a god both pantheistic and deistic

pandeist /pænˈdiːɪst/ adj
pandéiste
of or relating to pandeism

pandeist /pænˈdiːɪst/ n
pandéiste
one who believes in pandeism

pandeistic /pændiːˈɪstɪk/ adj
pandéistique
pertaining to pandeism

pandemic /pænˈdɛmɪk/ adj
pandémique
epidemic over a wide geographical area and affecting a large proportion of the population

pandemic /pænˈdɛmɪk/ n
pandémie
disease that affects a wide geographical area and a large proportion of the population

pandemonium /ˌpændəˈmoʊni.əm/ /ˌpændɪˈməʊnɪəm/ n
chahut chaos charivari tohu-bohu tumulte
an outburst; loud, riotous uproar
chaos
chaos; tumultuous protest or disorder

pander /ˈpændə/ /ˈpændɚ/ n
entremetteur

pandiculate /pænˈdɪk.jə.leɪt/ v
pandiculer
to stretch oneself and make sounds

pandiculation n
pandiculation
stretching and stiffening of the trunk and extremities as when fatigued and drowsy

panegyric /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒaɪɹɪk/ /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/ n
panégyrique
formal speech or opus publicly praising someone or something

panel /ˈpænəl/ n
case vignette
single frame in a comic strip
panneau
rectangular section of a surface
table ronde
group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc

panel saw n
scie égoïne
light saw

panela n
pain de vesou
unrefined sugar product

panelling /ˈpænəlɪŋ/ n
boiserie lambris
panels with which a surface is covered

panentheism /pænˈɛnθiɪzəm/ n
panenthéisme
a doctrine that the universe is within God

panentheist /pænˈɛnθiɪst/ n
panenthéiste
person who believes in panentheism

panettone /ˌpanɪˈtəʊneɪ/ /ˌpanɪˈtəʊnɪ/ /ˌpænəˈtoʊni/ n
panettone
Christmas brioche with candied fruit

panforte n
panforte
dense flat cake

pangolin /pæŋˈɡoʊlɪn/ /ˈpæŋɡəlɪn/ n
pangolin pangoline
mammal

pangram /ˈpæn.ɡɹæm/ /ˈpæŋ.ɡɹæm/ n
pangramme phrase holoalphabétique
a sentence that contains every letter of the alphabet

panhandle /ˈpænˌhæn.dəl/ v
demander [[l']]aumône faire la manche mendier
beg for money

panic /ˈpænɪk/ n
panique
overwhelming fear or fright; an instance of this

panic /ˈpænɪk/ v
faire paniquer
to cause (someone) to feel panic; to frighten (someone) into acting hastily
paniquer s'affoler
to feel panic

panic attack n
crise d'angoisse crise de panique
sudden period of intense anxiety

panic buying n
achats de panique
buying of commodities earlier than normal

panic disorder n
trouble panique
anxiety disorder involving severe recurring panic attacks

panicky /ˈpænɪki/ adj
paniqué saisi de panique
in a state of panic

panicle n
panicule
a compound raceme

panjandrum /pænˈd͡ʒæn.dɹəm/ n
manitou ponte
important, powerful or influential person

pankration /pæn.ˈkɹeɪti.ɒn/ /pæŋˈkɹeɪʃən/ n
pancrace
ancient Greek martial art

panna cotta /ˌpanə ˈkɒtə/ n
panacotta panna cotta
Italian dessert made from double cream

pannier /ˈpæn.i.ɚ/ /ˈpæn.jɚ/ /ˈpæn.ɪ.ə/ n
sacoche
large basket or bag fastened to the back of a bicycle or pack animal

pannikin n
godet
a cup or other vessel for drinking
the contents of such a vessel

panoply /ˈpænəpli/ n
panoplie
complete set of armour

panopticon n
panopticon panoptique
type of prison

panorama /ˌpæn.əˈɹaː.mə/ /ˌpæn.əˈɹæm.ə/ /ˌpæn.əˈɹɑː.mə/ [ˌpɛən.əˈɹɑː.mə] [ˌpɛən.əˈɹɛəm.ə] n
panorama
picture representing a continuous scene
unbroken view of an entire surrounding area
figurative: comprehensive survey

panoramic /ˌpænəˈɹæmɪk/ adj
panoramique
with a wide view

panphobia n
panphobie
fear, dislike, or hatred of pansexual people

panpipes n
flûte de Pan
musical instrument

panpsychism /panˈsʌɪkɪz(ə)m/ /pænˈsaɪ(ˌ)kɪz(ə)m/ n
panpsychisme
doctrine that all matter has a mental aspect

pansexual /pænˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ n
pansexuel
someone who is attracted to all genders

pansexuality /ˌpæn.sɛk.sjuˈæl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpæn.sɛk.ʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/ n
pansexualité
sexual orientation

pansy /ˈpæn.zi/ n
fiotte
informal:coward or weak person
indigo mauve
colour
pensée
plant

pant /pænt/ n
halètement
a quick breathing
palpitation
a violent palpitation of the heart

pant /pænt/ v
désirer
long for (something); be eager for (something)
haleter
to breathe quickly or in a labored manner
palpiter
of the heart, to beat with unnatural violence

pantagruelian adj
pantagruélique

pantheism /ˈpæn.θi.ɪz.əm/ n
panthéisme
belief that the universe is divine

pantheistic /pænˈθiɪstɪk/ adj
panthéistique
pertaining to pantheism

pantheon n
panthéon
a temple dedicated to all the gods
all the gods of a particular religion
a category or classification denoting the most honored persons of a group

panther /ˈpeɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpæntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpænθə/ /ˈpænθɚ/ n
panthère
big cat of genus Panthera
panthère noire panthère
big cat with black fur

panther cap n
amanite panthère
Amanita pantherina

panties n
culotte petite culotte
underpants for women or girls

pantograph /ˈpantəɡɹaf/ /ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/ n
pantographe
mechanical drawing aid
rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines

pantomime /ˈpæn.təˌmaɪm/ /ˈpæn.təˌmʌɪm/ n
pantomime
gesturing without speaking
traditional theatrical entertainment, mostly for children

pantry /ˈpantɹi/ /ˈpæntɹi/ [ˈpant(ʰ)ɹ̥i] [ˈpeənt(ʰ)ɹ̥i] [ˈpænt(ʰ)ɹ̥i] n
garde-manger
storage room

pantryman n
panetier
person in charge of pantry

pants /pænts/ n
caleçon culotte slip
undergarment covering the genitals
pantalon
garment covering the body from the waist downwards

pants /pænts/ v
déculotter
pull someone’s pants down

panty girdle n
panty
underpants with a built-in elasticated corset

pantyhose /ˈpæntɪhəuz/ n
collants

panvitalism n
panvitalisme
belief that all things are part of a single living universe
belief that all things in the universe are alive

pap /pæp/ n
purée
soft food

papabile /pəˈpɑːbɪleɪ/ adj
papable
among those likely to be elected pope

papabile /pəˈpɑːbɪleɪ/ n
papable
a papabile cardinal

papacy /ˈpeɪ.pə.si/ n
papauté
the office

papakha n
papakha
type of hat

papal /ˈpeɪpəl/ adj
papal
related to the pope or papacy

paparazzied adj
paparazzé
photographed by paparazzi

paparazzo /ˌpæpəˈɹætsəʊ/ /ˌpɑpəˈɹɑtsoʊ/ n
paparazzi paparazzo
freelance photographer of celebrities

papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ /pəˈpɑːjə/ n
papaye
fruit
papayer
tree

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ [ˈpeɪpə(r)] [ˈpeːpə(r)] [ˈpʰeɪpɚ] adj
papier
made of paper

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ [ˈpeɪpə(r)] [ˈpeːpə(r)] [ˈpʰeɪpɚ] n
article
academic paper
cours
university course
papier
sheet material
written document shorter than a book
papier feuille
open hand in the game of rock paper scissors
rédaction
scholastic essay

paper aeroplane n
avion en papier avion de papier
toy aeroplane made by folding up a sheet of paper

paper bag n
sac en papier
type of packaging

paper clip n
trombone
paper clip

paper cup n
gobelet en carton
disposable cup

paper jam n
bourrage papier
malfunction in a printer or photocopier

paper mill n
papeterie
factory

paper money /ˌpeɪpə ˈmʌni/ /ˌpeɪpəɹ ˈmʌni/ n
monnaie-papier papier-monnaie
cash in the form of banknotes

paper mulberry n
mûrier à papier
tree

paper tiger n
tigre de papier colosse aux pieds d'argile
paper tiger

paper towel n
essuie-tout papier ménage
paper used in kitchens

paper trail n
trace écrite
collection of documentary evidence
records maintained in the course of activities

paperback /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.bæk/ adj
broché
having flexible binding

paperback /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.bæk/ n
livre broché

paperboard n
bristol
thick paper

paperboy n
camelot livreur de journaux
male who delivers newspapers

papercutting n
papier découpé
art of cutting decorative designs out of paper

paperless adj
dématérialisé
using information without paper
sans papiers
without documentation of identity

papermaker n
papetier
a person that makes paper

paperweight n
presse-papiers
any object used for this purpose
presse-papiers presse-papier
small, decorative, somewhat weighty object

paperwork /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.wɚk/ /ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk/ n
tâches administratives
work involving written documents

papess n
papesse
female pope

papier-mâché /ˌpapɪ.eɪ ˈmaʃeɪ/ /ˌpeɪpɚ məˈʃeɪ/ n
papier mâché
paper mixed with glue to create a sculptural object

papillary adj
papillaire
having the properties of a papilla

papillary muscle n
muscle papillaire

papilloma n
papillome
epithelial tumour

papillomatosis n
papillomatose
presence of paillomas

papist /ˈpeɪp.ɪst/ adj
papiste
slur: Roman Catholic

pappardelle /ˌpæpɑɹˈdɛleɪ/ /ˌpæpɑːˈdɛleɪ/ n
pappardelle
broad form of fettuccine

pappus n
pappus aigrette

paprika /pæpˈɹiːkə/ /pæˈpɹiːkə/ /pəˈpɹiːkə/ /ˈpæpɹɪkə/ n
paprika
ground spice

papule n
papule
small, inflammatory spot on skin without pus

papyrologist n
papyrologue
a student of papyrology

papyrology n
papyrologie
the study of ancient texts written on papyrus

papyrus /pəˈpaɪɹəs/ n
papyrus
material made from this plant
scroll or document written on this material
plant in the sedge family

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-biathlon n
parabiathlon

para-fascism /ˌpæɹəˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/ /ˌpɛɹəˈfæʃˌɪzəm/ n
parafascisme
social order giving off impressions of being dynamically fascist and populist, but trying to abstain from its most radical practices

para-nordic n
para-nordique

parabanic acid n
acide parabanique

parabasis n
parabase
part of an Ancient Greek comedy in which the actors leave the stage and the chorus addresses the audience directly

parabellum n
parabellum

parable /ˈpaɹəbəl/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.bəl/ n
parabole
short story illustrating a lesson

parabola /pəˈɹæbələ/ n
parabole
a conic section

parabolize v
paraboler
speak in parables
paraboliser
make parabolic

paraboloid n
paraboloïde
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

paracentesis n
paracentèse
(surgery) medical procedure involving needle drainage of fluid

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ n
parachute
device designed to control the fall of an object or person
BDSM: scrotum collar from which weights can be hung

parachuting n
parachutisme
sport

parachutist n
parachutiste
parachute user

paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ n
paraclet
advocate

paracletic adj
paraclétique

paraclimactic adj
paraclimacique

paraclinical adj
paraclinique

paracompact adj
paracompact
property of a topological space

paracycling n
paracyclisme

parade /pəˈɹeɪd/ n
défilé étalage
(fig.) a similarly orderly or ostentatious display
parade défilé
public procession

parade ground n
place d’armes
an area of firm ground where soldiers are inspected and perform close-order drills

paradichlorobenzene n
paradichlorobenzène
1,4-dichlorobenzene

paradiddle /ˈpæɹəˌdɪdəl/ n
moulin
percussive exercise

paradigm /ˈpeɪ.ɹə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.dɑɪm/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.daɪm/ n
paradigme
way of viewing reality
linguistics: all forms which contain a common element
example serving as a model or pattern

paradigm leveling n
nivellement analogique nivellement paradigmatique

paradigm shift n
changement de paradigme
change in thinking from an accepted point of view to a new one, necessitated by scientific discoveries

paradigmatic /ˌpæɹ.ə.daɪ.ˈmæ.tɪk/ /ˌpæɹ.ə.dɪ(ɡ).ˈmæ.tɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ə.daɪ.ˈmæ.tɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ə.dɪ(ɡ).ˈmæ.tɪk/ adj
paradigmatique
of or pertaining to a paradigm

paradisaic adj
paradisiaque
relating to paradise

paradise /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.daɪs/ n
paradis
very pleasant place
paradis cieux
heaven

paradise on earth n
paradis sur terre paradis terrestre
ideal or idyllic place

paradise parrot n
perruche de paradis
colourful parrot

paradisiacal /pæɹədɪˈsaɪəkəl/ adj
paradisiaque
resembling paradise

paradox /ˈpæɹ.əˌdɑks/ /ˈpæɹ.əˌdɒks/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌdɑks/ n
paradoxe
apparent contradiction which is nonetheless true
paradoxe antinomie
in logic: a self-contradictory statement

paradoxical /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl/ /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl/ adj
paradoxal
having self-contradicting properties

paradoxical frog /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl fɹɒɡ/ /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl fɹɑɡ/ /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl fɹɔɡ/ n
grenouille paradoxale
frog

paradoxically adv
paradoxalement
in a paradoxical manner

paraffin /ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.fɪn/ n
paraffine
alkane hydrocarbon

paraffin /ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.fɪn/ v
paraffiner
treat with paraffin

paraffin oil n
huile de paraffine

paraffin wax n
paraffine
paraffin wax

paraglider n
aile voile
wing
parapente
equipment
parapentiste
one who paraglides

paragliding /ˈpæɹəɡlaɪdɪŋ/ n
parapente
the sport of gliding with a paraglider

paragoge /pæɹəˈɡəʊd͡ʒi/ n
paragoge
the addition of a sound, syllable or letter to the end of a word

paragogic adj
paragogique

paragon /ˈpæɹəɡən/ /ˈpæɹəˌɡɑn/ /ˈpæɹəˌɡɔn/ n
parangon
model or pattern
petit-parangon
20-point type

paragon /ˈpæɹəɡən/ /ˈpæɹəˌɡɑn/ /ˈpæɹəˌɡɔn/ v
parangonner
to serve as a model for

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/ /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ n
paragraphe alinéa
passage in text

parahockey n
para-hockey

parakeet /paɹəˈkiːt/ /ˈpaɹəkiːt/ /ˈpɛɹəkit/ n
perruche
various species of small parrots

parakeet auklet n
starique perroquet
bird

paralanguage n
paralangage
non-verbal elements of speech

paralegal n
parajuriste paralégal
one who assists a lawyer

paralinguistic /pæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ /ˌpæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
paralinguistique
of or pertaining to paralanguage or paralinguistics

paralipomenon /pæɹəlɪˈpɒmɪnɒn/ n
paralipomènes
supplement

paralipsis /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪp.sɪs/ n
paralipse
figure of speech

paraliterature n
paralittérature

parallactic adj
parallactique
pertaining to parallax

parallax /ˈpæɹ.əˌlæks/ n
parallaxe
shift

parallel /ˈpæɹ.əˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌlɛl/ adj
parallèle
equally distant from one another at all points
computing: processing multiple tasks at the same time
parallèle à parallèle
having the same overall direction

parallel /ˈpæɹ.əˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌlɛl/ adv
parallèlement
with a parallel relationship

parallel /ˈpæɹ.əˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌlɛl/ n
parallèle
one of a set of parallel lines
line of latitude

parallel bars n
barres parallèles
set of apparatus

parallel import n
importation parallèle
import without permission of the intellectual property owner

parallel park v
stationner en créneau stationner en parallèle
to park in line with other vehicles

parallel parking n
stationnement en créneau
action of parking a vehicle with side parallel to curb

parallel universe n
univers parallèle
universe that exists separately alongside another universe

parallelepiped /ˌpæɹəlɛˈlɛpɪpɛd/ /ˌpæɹəˌlɛləˈpaɪpɪd/ n
parallélépipède
solid figure

parallelepipedic adj
parallélépipèdique

parallelism /ˈpaɹəlɛlɪz(ə)m/ n
parallélisme
state or condition of being parallel

parallelize v
paralléliser
make parallel

parallelogram /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈlɛl.ə.ˌɡɹæm/ n
parallélogramme
convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length

parallelogrammatic adj
parallélogrammatique

parallelotope n
parallélotope
generalization of parallelogram and parallelepiped

paralogism /pəˈɹaləd͡ʒɪzəm/ /pəˈɹæləd͡ʒɪzəm/ n
paralogie paralogisme
a fallacious argument or illogical conclusion

paralogous adj
paralogue
having a similar structure

paralysis /pəˈɹæləsəs/ n
paralysie
loss of muscle control

paralytic /ˌpæɹəˈlɪtɪk/ n
paralytique
person suffering from paralysis

paralyze /ˈparəlʌɪz/ v
paralyser
to afflict with paralysis

paralyzed adj
paralysé
(of a person or part of the body) partly or wholly incapable of movement; disabled

paralyzing adj
paralysant paralysateur
that paralyzes

paramaleate n
paramaléate

paramecium /ˌpæ.ɹəˈmiː.si.əm/ /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈmi.si.əm/ n
paramécie
organism

paramedic /ˌpæɹəˈmɛdɪk/ n
brancardier ambulancier ambulancière brancardière
individual trained to stabilize people outside of hospital

parameter /pəˈɹæm.ə.tɚ/ /pəˈɹæm.ɪ.tə/ [pəˈɹæm.ə.ɾɚ] n
paramètre
variable kept constant during an experiment, calculation or similar
name in a function or subroutine definition

parametric /pæɹ.əˈmet.ɹɪk/ /pæɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ [pæɹ.əˈmet͡ʃ.ɹɪk] [pæɹ.əˈmɛt͡ʃ.ɹɪk] [ˌpɛɹ.əˈmɛt͡ʃ.ɹɪk] adj
paramétrique

parametrize v
paramétrer
To describe in terms of parameters

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ adj
paramilitaire
relating to a paramilitary

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ n
organisation paramilitaire
a group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion
paramilitaire
a member of a paramilitary group

paramorphism n
paramorphose
a change in the physical structure of a mineral without any chemical change

paramount /ˈpæɹəmaʊnt/ /ˈpæɹəˌmaʊnt/ /ˈpɛ-/ adj
capital primordial
of the highest importance

paramour /ˈpæ.ɹə.mɔː/ /ˈpæ.ɹə.mʊə/ /ˈpæɹəmɔɹ/ n
amante amant maîtresse
illicit lover

paranasal sinus n
sinus paranasal
one of air-filled spaces, or sinuses

paranoia /ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ n
paranoïa
a psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution
extreme, irrational distrust of others

paranoiac /ˌpæɹəˈnɔɪæk/ adj
paranoïaque
pertaining to paranoia

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ adj
paranoïaque
of, related to, or suffering from paranoia
exhibiting extreme and irrational fear or distrust of others

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ n
paranoïaque parano
someone suffering from paranoia

paranoid personality disorder n
trouble de la personnalité paranoïaque
personality disorder

paranoid schizophrenia n
schizophrénie paranoïde
form of schizophrenia accompanied by delusions

paranormal adj
paranormal
cannot be explained by scientific methods

parapet /ˈpæɹ.ə.pɪt/ n
parapet
a low retaining wall
a fortification consisting of a wall

paraph /ˈpaɹəf/ n
paraphe
flourish after signature

paraphernal adj
paraphernal
legal

paraphernalia /ˌpæɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfɚˈneɪli.ə/ n
attirail panoplie
miscellaneous items

paraphilia /ˌparəˈfɪlɪ.ə/ n
paraphilie
sexual deviation

paraphimosis n
paraphimosis
foreskin trapped behind the glans

paraphrase /ˈpæɹəfɹeɪz/ n
paraphrase
restatement of a text

paraphrase /ˈpæɹəfɹeɪz/ v
paraphraser
to compose a paraphrase

paraphrast n
paraphraste
someone who paraphrases

paraphrastic adj
paraphrastique
pertaining to a paraphrase

paraphrenia n
paraphrénie
mental disorder

paraphrenic /ˌpæ.ɹəˈfɹɛnɪk/ adj
paraphrénique
having or pertaining to paraphrenia

paraphyletic adj
paraphylétique
Excluding some descendants of the most recent common ancestor

paraplegia n
paraplégie
paralysed condition

paraplegic /ˌpɛɹəpəˈlid͡ʒɪk/ /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/ adj
paraplégique
of, related to, or suffering from paraplegia

parapsychology /ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/ n
parapsychologie
study of that which cannot yet be explained

parareligious adj
parareligieux

parasang /ˈpaɹəsaŋ/ /ˈpɛɹəsæŋ/ n
parasange
historical Iranian unit of distance

parasite /ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ n
parasite
(biology) organism that exists by stealing resources from another organism
parasite profiteur
useless person who always relies on other people's work and gives nothing back

parasiticide /ˌpæɹəˈsɪtɪsaɪd/ n
parasiticide
substance used to kill parasites

parasitiform n
parasitiforme

parasitism /ˈpæɹəs(a)ɪˌtɪzm̩/ n
parasitisme
interaction between two organisms

parasitize v
parasiter
live off a host

parasitoid n
parasitoïde
organism that is parasitic during part of its life cycle

parasitologist n
parasitologue
person who works in parasitology

parasitology n
parasitologie
study of parasites

paraskiing n
paraski
disability sport

parasnowboarding n
para-surf des neiges
disability sport

parasol /ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/ n
parasol ombrelle
umbrella used as protection from the sun

parasomnia n
parasomnie
sleep disorder

parasport n
parasport
a sport

parasympathetic /ˌpa.ɹə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpæɹ.ə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
parasympathique
relating to part of the autonomic nervous system

parasympathomimetic adj
parasympathicomimétique
acting by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system

parasynthesis n
parasynthèse

parasynthetic adj
parasynthétique
formed by multiple changes

parataxis /paɹəˈtaksɪs/ n
parataxe
in grammar

paratha n
paratha
Indian bread

parathlete n
parathlète

parathyroid gland n
parathyroïde glande parathyroïde
any one of four endocrine glands situated in the neck

paratomic adj
paratomique

paratomy n
paratomie

paratrooper n
parachutiste para parachutiste militaire
soldier that parachutes from aircraft

parazoan n
parazoaire
(zoology) any sponge

parboil v
blanchir
partially boil

parc fermé n
parc fermé
motorsport race condition
motorsport secured parking

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] n
colis paquet
package wrapped for shipment
parcelle
division of land bought and sold as a unit

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] v
emballer empaqueter envelopper
to wrap into a package

parcel tape n
ruban adhésif ruban adhésif d'emballage ruban d'emballage
A tape for closing boxes

parch /pɑɹt͡ʃ/ /pɑːtʃ/ v
assoiffer
to make thirsty

parched /pɑɹt͡ʃt/ /pɑːtʃt/ adj
assoiffé
thirsty
desséché sec
dry

parchment /ˈpɑɹt͡ʃmənt/ /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/ n
parchemin
material
diploma (only specific material-related terms, not mere synonyms of diploma)
document
vélin
imitating paper

parchment paper n
papier sulfurisé
paper used in baking

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] interjection
désolé excuse-moi excusez-moi quoi
interjection, request to repeat

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] n
grâce
releasing order
pardon
forgiveness for an offence

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] v
gracier pardonner
to grant an official pardon
grâce
pardonner
to forgive

pardon me phraseologicalUnit
excusez-moi
sorry, as an apology

pardon my French /ˌpɑɹd(ə)n maɪ ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃ/ /ˌpɑːdn̩ maɪ ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃ/ v
passez-moi [[l']]expression
to excuse the speaker’s frankness of expression or profanity

pardonable adj
pardonnable
capable of being pardoned

pare /pɛə(ɹ)/ /pɛɹ/ v
peler éplucher
To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a knife
rogner
To reduce or trim something (as if) by cutting off

pareidolia /ˌpæɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpæɹ.iˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.iˈdoʊ.li.ə/ n
paréidolie
tendency to interpret vague stimuli as something familiar

paremiology /pəˌɹiːmiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
parémiologie
the study of proverbs

parenchyma /pəˈɹɛŋ.kɪm.ə/ n
parenchyme
functional part of an organ, as opposed to supporting tissue

parent /ˈpæɹ.ənt/ /ˈpɛə.ɹənt/ /ˈpɛɚ.ənt/ n
parent
person who acts as a parent in rearing a child
biology: organism from which a plant or animal is biologically descended
parent géniteur génitrice
person from whom one is descended

parent company n
société mère
a company that owns or controls another company

parent language n
langue mère

parentage n
parenté
identity of one's parents

parental adj
parental
relating to parent

parental leave n
congé parental
leave of absence for a parent to take care of a baby

parenteral adj
parentéral
administered by some means that avoids the gastrointestinal tract

parentheme n
parenthème
expression

parenthesis /pəˈɹɛnθəsɪs/ n
parenthèse
either of a pair of brackets ( )
parenthèses
(mathematics, logic) brackets used to clarify expressions by grouping terms affected by a common operator

parenthesize /pəˈɹɛnθ.ə.saɪz/ v
mettre entre parenthèses
place in parentheses

parenthetically /ˈpæɹənˌθɛtɪkli/ adv
entre parenthèses
incidentally
par parenthèse
using parentheses

parenthood n
parentalité parenté
state of being parent

pareo /ˈpɑː(ɹ)i.əʊ/ n
paréo
wraparound garment

paresis /pəˈɹiːsɪs/ n
parésie
partial paralysis

paresthesia /ˌpærɪsˈθiːziə, -ʒə/ n
paresthésie
sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin with no obvious cause

parget /ˈpɑɹd͡ʒɪt/ /ˈpɑːd͡ʒɪt/ n
gypse
gypsum

parget /ˈpɑɹd͡ʒɪt/ /ˈpɑːd͡ʒɪt/ v
crépir
to coat with gypsum

pari-mutuel /ˌpaɹiˈmjuːtʃʊəl/ n
pari mutuel
betting system

pariah /pəˈɹaɪə/ n
paria
member of the untouchable castes in Indian society

paries /ˈpæɹi.iːz/ /ˈpɛəɹi.iːz/ /ˈpɛəɹiːz/ n
paroi
wall of any cavity in the body

parietal /pəˈɹaɪ.ə.təl/ adj
pariétal
of or relating to the wall of a body part, organ or cavity

parietal lobe /pəˈɹaɪətəl ˌloʊb/ n
lobe pariétal
division of cerebrum

paring knife n
couteau d'office
A thin-bladed knife for paring fruit

parish /ˈpæɹɪʃ/ /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ n
commune
civil subdivision of a county
paroisse
part of a diocese
members of the parish

parish assembly n
assemblée paroissiale
Jersey: the decision-making body of local government

parish church n
église paroissiale
church that serves as the religious centre of a parish

parish priest n
curé
main priest serving a parish

parishioner /pəˈɹɪʃnə(ɹ)/ /pəˈɹɪʃənə(ɹ)/ n
paroissien paroissienne
member of a parish

parison /ˈpæɹɪsən/ /ˈpɛɹəsən/ n
paraison
primary mass in glassblowing

parity /ˈpæɹɪti/ n
parité
equality, comparability
math: classification into one set or the other
math: set whose elements all belong to one of exactly two disjoint subsets

park /pɑɹk/ [pɑɹk] [pʰäːk] [pʰɑɹk] [pʰɑːk] [pʰɒək] n
parc jardin public
ground for recreation

park /pɑɹk/ [pɑɹk] [pʰäːk] [pʰɑɹk] [pʰɑːk] [pʰɒək] v
garer stationner parquer
bring to a halt

park the bus v
faire de [[l']]antijeu

parka /ˈpɑɹkə/ /ˈpɑːkə/ n
parka doudoune
long jacket

parking /ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ n
parking stationnement
space
stationnement
action

parking brake n
frein à main frein de parking frein de stationnement
brake intended for keeping a vehicle stationary without constant operator attention

parking disc n
disque de stationnement
device placed inside a parked vehicle

parking garage n
parking à étages
building to park vehicles

parking light n
feux de position feux de stationnement
light

parking lot n
parking parc de stationnement stationnement
open area, generally paved, where automobiles may be left when not in use

parking meter n
parcmètre parcomètre
device for collecting parking fees

parking space n
place de parking place de stationnement
space in which a vehicle can be parked

parking ticket /ˈpɑɹ.kɪŋ ˈtɪk.ɪt/ /ˈpɑː.kɪŋ ˈtɪk.ɪt/ n
amende amende de stationnement
legal summons for parking incorrectly

parkinsonian adj
parkinsonien

parkour /pɑɹˈkʊɹ/ /pɑːˈkɔː/ /pɑːˈkʊə/ n
parkour
athletic discipline

parkway /ˈpɑɹkˌweɪ/ n
promenade
A path, carriage-way, or road through a park or a landscaped right of way

parley /ˈpɑɹli/ /ˈpɑːleɪ/ /ˈpɑːlɪ/ n
pourparlers
conference, especially one between enemies

parliament /ˈpaːləmənt/ /ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /ˈpɑːləmənt/ /ˈpɑːlɪəmənt/ n
pain d'épices
type of gingerbread
parlement
institution with elected or appointed members

parliamentarian /ˌpɑː(ɹ)ləmənˈtɛəɹiən/ n
parlementaire
member of parliament

parliamentarism n
parlementarisme
parliamentary system of government

parliamentary /ˌpaːləˈment(ə)ɹi/ /ˌpɑɹləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌpɑːləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
parlementaire
of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament

parlor /ˈpaːlɔː/ /ˈpɑɹlɚ/ /ˈpɑːlə/ n
salle de traite
shed used for milking cattle
salon
drawing room
comfortable room in a public house
shop or other business selling goods specified by context.
salon parloir
room for talking, room for entertaining guests, living room

parmesan /ˈpɑɹ.məˌʒɑn/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).məˌzɑːn/ /ˈpɑːməˌzən/ /ˈpɑːmɪˌzæn/ /ˌpɑːmɪˈzæn/ n
parmesan
hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma

parochial /pəˈɹoʊki.əl/ /pəˈɹəʊkɪəl/ adj
paroissial
pertaining to a parish
provincial égocentrique étriqué
characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns

parochial school n
école paroissiale
school associated with the parish of a church

parochialism n
esprit de clocher
state of being parochial

parodic adj
parodique
of, related to, or having characteristics of parody

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ n
parodie
expression making fun of something else

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ v
parodier
to make a parody of something

parole /pəˈɹoʊl/ [p(ʰ)ə.ˈɹəʊɫ] [pʰə.ˈɹʷoʊɫ] [pʰɹ̩.ˈoʊɫ] n
libération conditionnelle
law: a release of (a prisoner)

paronomasia /pæɹənɵˈmeɪzɪə/ /pæɹənɵˈmeɪʒə/ n
paronomase
a pun or play on words

paronym n
paronyme
word that sounds like another word

paronymic adj
paronymique

parosmia /-ˈɹɑs-/ /-ˈɹɒs-/ /pəˈɹɑz.mi.ə/ /pəˈɹɒz.mɪ.ə/ n
parosmie
distorted sense of smell

parotid gland n
glande parotide parotide
salivary gland

parotitic adj
ourlien
of or pertaining to the parotid gland

parotitis n
parotidite
inflammation of one or both parotid glands

parousia n
parousie
Second Coming of Christ

paroxytone /pəˈɹɒk.sɪˌtəʊn/ adj
paroxyton
paroxytone

parquet /pɑːɹˈkeɪ/ /ˈpɑːkeɪ/ n
parquet
a wooden floor made of parquetry

parr /pɑː(ɹ)/ n
saumoneau tacon
young salmon

parrhesia /pəˈriːziə/ /pəˈriːʒə/ n
parrhésie
boldness or freedom in speech

parricide /ˈpæ.ɹɪ.saɪd/ n
parricide
someone who kills a relative
killing of a relative

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ /ˈpɛɹət/ n
perroquet
kind of bird
person who repeats what was said

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ /ˈpɛɹət/ v
perroqueter perrucher
to repeat exactly without showing understanding

parrot crossbill n
bec-croisé perroquet
Loxia pytyopsittacus

parry /ˈpæɹi/ n
parade
a defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying

parry /ˈpæɹi/ v
parer
avoid, deflect, or ward off

parsable adj
analysable décomposable

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑɹz/ /pɑːz/ [pʰɑːz] n
analyse
act of parsing

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑɹz/ /pɑːz/ [pʰɑːz] v
analyser décomposer
(linguistics) to resolve into elements
parser
(computing) to resolve (a string) into its elements to determine if it conforms to a particular grammar
séparer
(computing) to split data into pieces

parsec /ˈpɑɹ.sɛk/ /ˈpɑː.sɛk/ n
parsec
parallax second

parseltongue pn
fourchelang
language of snakes in Harry Potter

parser /ˈpɑɹ.sɚ/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).sə/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).zə/ n
analyseur
computer program

parsimonious /pɑɹ.sɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /pɑː.sɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ adj
parcimonieux avare pincé
exhibiting parsimony

parsimony /ˈpɑɹ.sə.ˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈpɑː.sə.ˌməʊ.ni/ n
parcimonie
great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
économie
principle of using the least resources or explanations to solve a problem

parsing /ˈpɑɹ.sɪŋ/ /ˈpɑː.zɪŋ/ n
analyse syntaxique

parsley /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ n
persil
plant Petroselinum crispum
leaves of this plant used in cooking

parsleyed adj
persillé
prepared with parsley

parsnip /ˈpɑɹ.snɪp/ /ˈpɑː.snɪp/ n
panais
the edible root of Pastinaca sativa
the plant Pastinaca sativa

parson /ˈpɑɹsən/ /ˈpɑːs(ə)n/ n
curé curé paroissial
cleric having full control of a parish
pasteur
protestant minister

parsonage n
cure presbytère
house provided by the church as residence of a priest.

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ n
partie organe
fraction of a whole
raie
hair dividing line
rôle
position or role, especially in a play

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ v
partager
to divide up, to share
raie
to cut hair with a parting; shed
séparer
to divide in two
to leave the company of

part and parcel n
partie intégrante
essential piece

part company v
divorcer
to end a relationship
se séparer
to separate, to go one's own way

part of speech n
partie du discours classe grammaticale classe lexicale
the function a word or phrase performs

part-time adj
à temps partiel
involving less than the normal time

partake /pɑɹˈteɪk/ /pɑːˈteɪk/ v
participer
to take part in an activity

parthenocarpic adj
parthénocarpique
relating to parthenocarpy

parthenogenesis /ˌpɑɹθənoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ /ˌpɑɹθɪnoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ /ˌpɑːθənəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ /ˌpɑːθɪnəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
parthénogenèse
reproduction from a single gamete without fertilisation

partial /ˈpɑɹʃəl/ /ˈpɑːʃəl/ adj
partial
biased
partiel
existing in part

partial derivative n
dérivée partielle
derivative with respect to one variable

partial differential equation n
équation différentielle aux dérivées partielles
equation

partial false friend /ˈpɑɹ.ʃəl fɔls fɹɛnd/ /ˈpɑː.ʃəl fɔːls fɹɛnd/ n
faux-ami partiel
foreign word not sharing all meanings

partial indulgence n
indulgence partielle
kind of indulgence

partial sum n
somme partielle
the sum of the first n terms

partiality /pɐːʃiˈɛlɘti/ /pɐːˈʃɛlɘti/ /pɑɹʃiˈælɪti/ /pɑɹˈʃæləti/ /pɑɹˈʃælɪti/ /pɑːʃiˈalɪti/ /pɑːˈʃaləti/ /pɑːˈʃalɪti/ n
partialité
preference

partially /ˈpɑɹʃəli/ /ˈpɑːʃəli/ adv
partiellement en partie
to a partial degree

participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ /pəɹˈtɪsəpənt/ n
participant participante
one who participates

participant observation n
observation participante
methodology

participate /pɑɹˈtɪsəpeɪt/ /pɑɹˈtɪsəpət/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpət/ v
prendre part participer (à) participer
to join in, to take part, to involve oneself

participation /pɑɹˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ /pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ n
participation
act of participating

participatory democracy n
démocratie participative
Political system

participial adj
participial
of or relating to a participle

participle /pɑːˈtɪsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑɹtɪˌsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪsɪpəl/ n
participe
verb form

particle /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ n
particule
body with very small size
physical object making up the constituent parts of an atom
word that does not obviously belong to any particular part of speech

particle accelerator n
accélérateur de particules
a device that accelerates electrically charged particles to extremely high speeds

particle physics n
physique des particules physique des hautes énergies

particular /pəˈtɪk.jə.lə/ /pəˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/ /pəˈtɪk.jʊ.lə/ /pɚˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/ adj
particulier
logic: forming a part of a genus

particularly /pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjələli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/ /pɚˈtɪkjəlɚli/ adv
particulièrement
especially

particulate /pɑɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ /pɑɹˈtɪk.jəˌleɪt/ /pɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.lɪt/ /pɑːˈtɪk.jʊˌleɪt/ /pəˈtɪk.jʊ.lɪt/ /pəˈtɪk.jʊˌleɪt/ /pɚˈtɪk.jə.lət/ /pɚˈtɪk.jəˌleɪt/ adj
particulaire
consisting of particles

particulate matter n
particules
solid or liquid in a finely subdivided state

parting /ˈpɑɹtɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/ n
adieu au revoir
farewell
ligne de partage
line dividing hair

parting shot n
flèche du Parthe

partisan /-sən/ /-zən/ /ˈpaː.tɪ.sæn/ /ˈpaː.tɪ.zæn/ /ˈpɑɹ.ɾə.sən/ /ˈpɑɹ.ɾɪ.sən/ /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/ /ˌpɑː.tɪˈzæn/ adj
partisan
serving as a commander or member of a body of detached light troops
partisan partisane
adherent to a party or faction
devoted to a party or group

partisan /-sən/ /-zən/ /ˈpaː.tɪ.sæn/ /ˈpaː.tɪ.zæn/ /ˈpɑɹ.ɾə.sən/ /ˈpɑɹ.ɾɪ.sən/ /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/ /ˌpɑː.tɪˈzæn/ n
militant militante
adherent to a party
partisan partisane
fervent supporter of a party
pertuisane
type of spear

partisanship n
esprit de parti partialité partisanisme
an inclination to be partisan

partition /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃən/ /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃɪn/ n
division partition séparation
partition
section of a hard disk separately formatted

partitionist n
partitionniste
partisan who favours the partition of the province of Quebec

partitive adj
partitif
grammar: indicating a part

partitive n
partitif
partitive case

partitive genitive n
génitif partitif

partly /ˈpɑɹtli/ /ˈpɑːtli/ adv
en partie
in part

partner /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɑɹʔnɚ] n
partenaire associé
someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest
partenaire compagnon compagne conjoint conjointe
spouse, domestic, or romantic partner

partnership /ˈpɑɹtnɚʃɪp/ /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/ n
compagnie société
association of two or more people to conduct a business
partenariat
state of being associated with a partner

partocracy n
particratie partitocratie
government by political parties

partonic adj
partonique
related to partons

partridge /ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
perdrix perdreau garbon
any bird of the genera Perdix or Alectoris

parts interpreter n
vendeur de pièces (détachées)
someone who sells replacement parts for motor vehicles

parturition /ˌpɑː(ɹ)tjʊˈɹɪʃən/ /ˌpɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃəˈɹɪʃən/ n
accouchement naissance parturition
act of giving birth

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ti/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ [ˈpʰɑ(ː)ɾi] [ˈpʰɑɹɾi] n
détachement
military: discrete detachment of troops
faction parti
group of people forming one side in a given dispute, contest etc.
fête party teuf
social gathering
participant
someone who takes part
partie
law: particular side in a contract or legal action

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ti/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ [ˈpʰɑ(ː)ɾi] [ˈpʰɑɹɾi] v
fêter veiller
to celebrate at a party

party animal n
fêtard
person known for frequent, enthusiastic attendance at parties

party bike n
bar à pédales vélo festif

party dress n
robe de soirée
woman's elegant dress

party spirit /ˌpɑɹti ˈspɪɹɪt/ /ˌpɑːti ˈspɪɹɪt/ [ˌpɑɹɾi-] n
esprit de parti
feeling of common purpose and togetherness experienced or shown by members or supporters of a group, especially a political party

party wall n
mur mitoyen
commonly shared wall

paruresis n
parurésie urinophobie

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑɹ.və.nu/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ /ˈpɑː.və.nuː/ n
parvenu parvenue
a person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class

pas /pɑː/ n
pas
step

pas de deux n
pas de deux
a dance performed by two dancers

pas de quatre n
pas de quatre
dance performed by three dancers

pas de trois n
pas de trois
dance performed by three dancers

pascal /pæsˈkæl/ /pæˈskæl/ /ˈpæskl̩/ /ˈpæskəl/ [pʰæsˈkʰæɫ] [pʰæˈskæɫ] n
pascal
SI unit of pressure and stress

pasha /ˈpæʃə/ /ˈpɑʃə/ n
pacha
title

pashalik n
pachalik

pasque flower n
pulsatille
flower of Pulsatilla

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas] [pʰaːs] [pʰeəs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs] [pʰæs] [pʰɐːs] [pʰɑːs] [pʰɛəs] n
laissez-passer sauf-conduit
document granting permission to pass or to go and come
passage
movement of a tool over something, or something over a tool
passe passage défilé
opening, road, or track, available for passing
état
the state of things

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas] [pʰaːs] [pʰeəs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs] [pʰæs] [pʰɐːs] [pʰɑːs] [pʰɛəs] v
continuer
to continue
dépasser
to go past
mourir avaler son extrait de naissance casser sa pipe décéder
to die
passer
to go by, over, or through
to elapse
to advance through all the steps or stages necessary to validity or effectiveness
to move or be moved from one place to another
to be tolerated
medicine: to eliminate (something) from the body by natural processes; to go through the intestines
to change from one state to another
to go from one person to another
to go successfully through
to move beyond the range of the senses or of knowledge
sports: to move the ball or puck to a teammate
passer son tour
game: to decline to play in one's turn
passer réussir
to go through any inspection or test successfully
survenir
to happen

pass away v
décéder s'éteindre
to die (euphemistic)

pass down v
transmettre
to hand over

pass off as v
faire passer pour
to misrepresent as

pass on v
faire passer transmettre
to convey or communicate

pass oneself off as v
se faire passer pour
to pretend to be

pass out v
distribuer
to distribute

pass the buck v
renvoyer la balle
to transfer responsibility or blame from oneself

pass the torch v
passer le flambeau

pass through v
traverser
to go through

pass under the yoke v
passer sous les fourches caudines

pass unnoticed v
passer inaperçu

passacaglia /ˌpasəˈkɑːlɪ.ə/ /ˌpɑsəˈkɑljə/ n
passacaille
historical Spanish dance

passage /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ n
passage
section of text or music
passageway

passageway n
passage
covered walkway

passed pawn n
pion passé
pawn that has passed beyond enemy pawns

passenger /ˈpæsənd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsənd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒɚ/ n
passager
one who rides or travels in a vehicle

passenger pigeon n
pigeon migrateur tourte voyageuse colombe voyageuse
an extinct bird of the species Ectopistes migratorius

passenger seat n
siège passager
seat next to driver in motor vehicle

passenger ship n
navire à passagers
type of ship

passenger train n
train de voyageurs
type of train

passer-by /ˈpæs.ɚˌbaɪ/ /ˈpɑː.sə.baɪ/ /ˈpɑː.sə.bɑɪ/ n
passant passante
a person who is passing by

passerine /-ɹiːn/ /-ɹən/ /ˈpæsəɹaɪn/ /ˈpæsəˌɹaɪn/ n
passerine
any bird of the order Passeriformes

passguard n
passe-garde
piece extending upward on shoulder armor to protect the neck

passim /ˈpæsɪm/ adj
passim
here and there

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ adj
passager
that passes away; ephemeral
rapide
vague, cursory
éminent
pre-eminent, excellent

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ adv
extrêmement éminemment
surpassingly, greatly

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ n
adoption
law: act of approving a bill etc.
décès mort
death, dying; the end
mouvement
fact of going past; movement from one place or state to another
passe
sports: act of passing
passing
form of juggling

passing note n
note de passage

passing shot n
coup de débordement

passion /ˈpæʃən/ [ˈpʰæʃən] n
Passion passion
suffering of Jesus
passion
any great emotion
object of passionate love or strong interest
fervor, determination
commemoration of the suffering of Jesus

passion fruit n
fruit de la passion
edible fruit
passionfruit
person

passionate /ˈpæʃənət/ /ˈpæʃənɪt/ adj
passionné
fired with intense feeling

passionately /ˈpæʃənətli/ adv
passionnément
in a passionate manner

passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/ adj
passif
grammar: being in the passive voice
not active, but acted upon

passive euthanasia n
euthanasie passive

passive matrix n
matrice passive
form of liquid crystal display

passive participle n
participe passif
passive participle

passive smoking n
tabagisme passif
inhalation of smoke from somebody else's tobacco

passive vocabulary n
vocabulaire passif
words and phrases that someone understands but does not commonly use

passive voice n
voix passive mode passif
grammatical term

passive-aggressive adj
passif-agressif
obstructionism via taking no action

passively /ˈpæs.ɪv.li/ adv
passivement
in a passive manner; without conscious or self-directed action

passivity /pæˈsɪvɪti/ n
passivité
the state of being passive

passkey n
passe passe-partout passepartout
a key that opens any door

passphrase n
phrase de passe phrase secrète
computing: a password that comprises a whole phrase

passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/ /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ n
passeport
official document for foreign travel

passthrough n
traversée
The act of passing through

password /ˈpæswɜːd/ /ˈpæswɝd/ /ˈpɑːswɜː(ɹ)d/ n
mot de passe
computing: string of characters known only to a user
word used to gain admittance

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ adj
dernier passé
of a period of time: having just gone by
passé
grammar: expressing action that has already happened
having already happened; in the past

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ n
passé
period of time that has already happened
(grammar) past tense

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ preposition
après
beyond in place

past anterior n
passé antérieur
a compound tense used in literary French, Spanish, and Italian

past historic tense n
passé simple
tense

past imperfect tense n
imparfait
grammatical tense

past participle n
participe passé
past participle

past tense n
passé
grammatical form

pasta /ˈpæstə/ /ˈpɐːstɘ/ /ˈpɐːstə/ /ˈpɑstə/ n
pâtes pâtes alimentaires
dough

paste /peɪst/ n
pâte
a soft mixture
soft mixture of pounded foods
soft mixture used in making pastry
strass stras
lead-containing glass, or an artificial gemstone thereof

paste /peɪst/ v
coller
to insert a piece of text
to cause to stick, adhere

pastel /pæsˈtɛl/ /ˈpæstl̩/ n
pastel
crayon made from such a paste

pastellist n
pastelliste
an artist who works in pastels

pastern /ˈpæstən/ /ˈpæstəɹn/ /ˈpæstɜːn/ n
paturon
area on a horse's leg

pasteurisation n
pasteurisation
treatment of perishable food

pasteurize /ˈpæst͡ʃəɹaɪz/ /ˈpɑːstʃəɹaɪz/ v
pasteuriser
to heat food in order to kill harmful organisms

pastiche /pæsˈtiːʃ/ n
pastiche
work that imitates the work of a previous artist
musical medley

pastiera n
pastiera pastiera napolitaine
Neapolitan Easter tart

pastille /pæsˈtil/ /ˈpæst(ɪ)l/ n
pastille
often round and somewhat flat flavoured candy or sweet
small, usually round and somewhat flat, granular piece of material

pastime /ˈpæs.taɪm/ /ˈpɑːs.taɪm/ n
passe-temps
that which amuses

pastophorus /pastəˈfɔːɹəs/ n
pastophore
type of priest in ancient Egypt

pastor /ˈpæstɚ/ /ˈpɑːstə/ n
pasteur
a minister or priest

pastoral /ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/ /ˈpɑːstə.ɹəl/ /ˌpæsˈtɔːɹəl/ adj
pastoral
relating to the care of souls, or to the pastor of a church
of or pertaining to shepherds

pastoral letter n
lettre pastorale mandement

pastoralism n
pastoralisme
all senses

pastoralist adj
pastoraliste
having features common to pastoralism

pastrami /pæˈstɹɑːmi/ /pəˈstɹɑːmi/ n
pastrami
seasoned smoked cut of beef

pastry /ˈpeɪstɹi/ n
pâtisserie
food group

pastry bag n
poche à douille
bag used to pipe cakes with icing

pastry chef n
pâtissier pâtissière
baker of pastry products

pastry fork n
fourchette à gâteaux
three- or four-tined fork

pasture /ˈpæs.tɚ/ /ˈpæs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɑːs.tjə/ /ˈpɑːs.t͡ʃə/ n
pâturage pâture prairie pré
land on which cattle can be kept for feeding

pat /pæt/ [pʰæt] [pʰæt̚] [pʰæˀt̚] adj
ad-hoc
exactly suitable
banal bateau
trite

pat /pæt/ [pʰæt] [pʰæt̚] [pʰæˀt̚] n
bouse motte
flattish lump of soft matter
tape
light tap or slap

pat /pæt/ [pʰæt] [pʰæt̚] [pʰæˀt̚] v
tapoter
to tap gently

pataca n
pataca
monetary unit of Macau

patch /pæt͡ʃ/ n
lopin
a small area, plot of land, or piece of ground
patch
computing: file describing changes made to source code
pièce
piece of cloth used to repair a garment

patch /pæt͡ʃ/ v
patcher
computing: update source code with a patch
rapiécer
mend by sewing on cloth

patchouli /pəˈt͡ʃuli/ n
patchouli
any of several East Indian plants
the oil or perfume made from these plants

patdown n
fouille corporelle fouille à corps palpation de sécurité
patting somebody's clothes

paten /ˈpætən/ n
patène
plate for the host during Eucharist

patent /peɪ-/ /pæ-/ /ˈpeɪ-/ /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpæ-/ /ˈpætənt/ [pʰe̞ɪ-] [pʰæ̝ʔn̩t̚] n
brevet
declaration issued by a government agency that the inventor of a new invention has the sole privilege of making, selling, or using the claimed invention for a specified period

patent /peɪ-/ /pæ-/ /ˈpeɪ-/ /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpæ-/ /ˈpætənt/ [pʰe̞ɪ-] [pʰæ̝ʔn̩t̚] v
breveter faire breveter
to (successfully) register (a new invention) with a government agency to obtain the sole privilege of its manufacture, sale, and use for a specified period

patent leather n
cuir verni
glossy leather

patent troll /ˈpætənt ˌtɹoʊl/ /ˈpætənt ˌtɹəʊl/ n
patent troll
company, person, etc., that owns and enforces patents in an aggressive and opportunistic manner

patentable adj
brevetable
Able to be protected by a patent; for which a patent can be granted

paternal /pəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
paternel
of or pertaining to one's father
received or inherited from one's father
fatherly; behaving as or characteristic of a father

paternal aunt n
tante tatie
the sister or sister-in-law of someone's father

paternal custody n
garde paternelle
arrangement in which the father has the custody of a child

paternal grandfather n
[[grand-père]] paternel
one's father's father

paternal grandmother n
grand-mère paternelle
one's father's mother

paternal uncle n
oncle oncle paternel tonton
brother of one's father

paternity leave n
congé de paternité
leave of absence from a job for a father to care of a baby

paternoster /-ˌnɑstɚ/ /ˈpɑtəɹˌnɔstɚ/ /ˈpɑːtəˌnɒstə(ɹ)/ n
Notre Père
Lord's prayer

path /pæθ/ /pɑːθ/ [pʰaθ] [pʰeəθ] [pʰäːθ] [pʰæθ] [pʰɐːθ] [pʰɑːθ] [pʰɛəθ] n
chemin
a course taken
computing: a specification for a location within a hierarchical or tree-like structure
a metaphorical course
topology: a continuous map
sentier
a method or direction of proceeding
sentier chemin
a trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians

path of least resistance n
solution de facilité

pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/ adj
lamentable minable
arousing scorn or contempt
pathétique
arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion

pathetically /pəˈθɛtɪkli/ adv
pathétiquement
in a pathetic manner

pathfinder n
explorateur pionnier
One who discovers a way or path

pathobiology n
pathobiologie
branch of biology that deals with pathology

pathogen /ˈpæθəd͡ʒn̩/ n
pathogène
any organism or substance that causes disease

pathogenesis n
pathogénie
pathogenesis

pathogenic adj
pathogène
able to cause disease

pathological adj
pathologique
pertaining to pathology
pathologique maladif malsain
relating to or caused by a physical or mental disorder

pathologist n
pathologiste
expert in pathology

pathology /pəˈθɒləd͡ʒi/ n
pathologie
branch of medicine
abnormality
medical specialty

pathos /ˈpeɪˌθoʊs/ /ˈpeɪˌθɑs/ /ˈpeɪˌθɒs/ /ˈpeɪˌθɔs/ /ˈpæˌθoʊs/ n
pathétique
the quality or property of anything which touches the feelings or excites emotions

pathway /ˈpæθˌweɪ/ /ˈpɑːθˌweɪ/ n
voie
biochemistry: sequence of biochemical compounds

patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ n
patience
quality of being patient
game that can be played by one person

patience of Job n
patience de Job
great amount of patience

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ adj
patient
not losing one's temper while waiting

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ n
patient malade patiente
someone who receives treatment from a doctor

patiently /ˈpeɪʃəntli/ adv
patiemment
in a patient manner

patina /pəˈtiː.nə/ /ˈpæ.tɪ.nə/ /ˈpætɪnə/ n
patine
colour or incrustation which age and wear give to objects
patène
receptacle

patisserie n
pâtisserie
pastry shop

patriarch /ˈpeɪtɹɪɑːk/ /ˈpeɪt͡ʃɹiɑɹk/ /ˈpætɹiɑːk/ n
patriarche
highest bishop
male leader

patriarchal adj
patriarcal
relating to patriarchy
characteristic of a patriarch

patriarchy /ˈpejt͡ʃɹiɑɹki/ /ˈpeɪ̯tɹɪɑːkɪ/ /ˈpætɹɪɑːkɪ/ /ˈpɛjtɹɪjɑːkɪj/ n
patriarcat
social system

patrician /pətɹˈɪʃən/ n
patricien patrice
member of Roman aristocracy

patriciate n
patriciat
aristocracy or nobility

patricide /ˈpætɹɪsaɪd/ n
patricide
murder of one's father
patricide parricide
murderer of own father

patrilineage n
patrilignage

patrimony /ˈpat.ɹɪ.mə.ni/ /ˈpæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
patrimoine
inheritance from one's ancestor

patriot /ˈpeɪ.tɹi.ət/ /ˈpæ.tɹi.ət/ n
patriote
person who loves, supports and defends his country

patriotic /peɪ.tɹi.ˈɑ.tɪk/ /peɪ.tɹi.ˈɒ.tɪk/ /pæt.ɹi.ˈɒ.tɪk/ adj
patriotique
inspired by patriotism

patriotically adv
patriotiquement
in a patriotic manner

patriotism /ˈpeɪtɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ /ˈpætɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ n
patriotisme
love of one's own country

patristic adj
patristique
pertaining to early Christian church leaders

patristics n
patristique
patristics

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ n
patrouille
going of the rounds
guards who go the rounds for observation
perambulation of a particular line or district

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ v
patrouiller
go the rounds of, as a sentry, guard or policeman
go the rounds along a chain of sentinels

patrol car n
voiture de patrouille
police car

patrology /pəˈtɹɒlədʒi/ n
patrologie
the study of the Church Fathers

patron /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ n
mécène
wealthy individual who supports an artist etc.

patron saint /ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/ n
saint patron
saint from whom a specific group claims special protection or prayer

patronage /ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpætɹənɪd͡ʒ/ n
clientèle
customers collectively; clientele; business
clientélisme patronage
granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
mécénat parrainage soutien
the act of providing approval and support
patronage
guardianship, as of a saint
legal: right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice

patroness /ˈpeɪtɹənɪs/ /ˌpeɪtɹəˈnɛs/ n
dame patronesse
female patron

patronize /ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/ /ˈpætɹənaɪz/ v
fréquenter
to make oneself a customer of a business
paternaliser patrociner prendre de haut
to assume a tone of unjustified superiority

patronymic /ˌpætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ adj
patronymique
patronymic (adjective)

patronymic /ˌpætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ n
patronyme
patronymic (noun)

patsy /ˈpætsi/ n
lampiste pigeon
a person who is taken advantage of

pattern /ˈpatn̩/ /ˈpatən/ /ˈpætɚn/ n
modèle
that from which a copy is made
motif
motif or decoration
patron
the paper or cardboard template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto fabric prior to cutting out
régularité schéma tendance
intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship

pattern matching n
filtrage par motif
computer science: act of checking tokens for patterns

pattypan squash n
cibleme pâtisson
squash

paucal /ˈpɔkəl/ /ˈpɔːkəl/ adj
paucal
paucal (adjective)

paucal /ˈpɔkəl/ /ˈpɔːkəl/ n
paucal
paucal (noun)

paucisymptomatic /ˈpɑː.səˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
paucisymptomatique

paucity /ˈpɑsɪti/ /ˈpɔsɪti/ n
paucité
fewness in number; a small number

paunch /pɑːntʃ/ /pɔːnt͡ʃ/ n
panse
first stomach of ruminant; rumen
panse bedaine
large, protruding belly

pauper /ˈpɑpɚ/ /ˈpɔpɚ/ /ˈpɔːpə/ n
indigent pauvre
one who is extremely poor

pauperism n
paupérisme
poverty

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ n
pause
temporary stop or rest

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ v
pauser
to interrupt something

pavane /pəˈvɑːn/ n
pavane
musical style

pave /peɪv/ v
paver
(British) to cover with paving stones
(North American) to cover with stones, asphalt, etc

pave the way /ˈpeɪv ðə ˈweɪ/ v
ouvrir la voie
to make future development easier

pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ n
chaussée revêtement
surface of road
pavement
interior flooring, especially when of stone, of large buildings

paver /ˈpeɪvɚ/ n
paveur
one who paves

pavilion /pəˈvɪljən/ n
pavillon
structure erected to house exhibits at a fair, etc
ornate tent
light roofed structure used as a shelter in a public place
cricket building

pavis /ˈpɑv.ɪs/ n
pavois
large shield

paw /poː/ /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ n
patte
soft foot of an animal

paw /poː/ /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ v
peloter tripoter
to touch someone (with the hands) in a sexual way

pawa n
haliotide ormeau paua
edible univalve mollusc

pawl /pɑl/ /pɔːl/ n
cliquet
pawl

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ n
pion
chess piece
someone who is being manipulated
gage
item sold to a pawn shop
mont-de-piété
(rare) type of shop
prêt sur gage
instance of pawning something

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ v
engager mettre au clou mettre en gage
give as security for loan

pawnbroker /ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/ n
prêteur sur gages prêteuse sur gages
person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security

pawnshop /ˈpɔnʃɑp/ /ˈpɔːnʃɒp/ n
mont-de-piété prêteur sur gages caisse de crédit municipal
business premises of a pawnbroker

pawpaw /ˈpɑːpɑː/ /ˈpɔːpɔː/ n
asimina
fruit

pax /pæks/ interjection
pouce
cry for truce in games

pax /pæks/ n
pax
passenger; passengers

pay /peɪ/ [pʰeɪ] adj
payant payante
operable or accessible on deposit of coins
pertaining to or requiring payment

pay /peɪ/ [pʰeɪ] n
paye paie
money given in return for work

pay /peɪ/ [pʰeɪ] v
donner
to give (e.g. attention)
payer
intransitive: to suffer consequences
to be profitable
intransitive: to discharge an obligation or debt
payer régler
to give money in exchange for goods or services
payer régler verser
to discharge by giving or doing what is due or required

pay TV n
télévision à péage
subscription-based television services

pay a visit v
rendre visite
to visit

pay attention v
faire attention être attentif prêter attention
to be attentive

pay back /peɪ bæk/ v
rembourser rendre
to repay
rendre la pareille
to exact revenge

pay back in someone's own coin v
rendre la monnaie de sa pièce
give tit for tat

pay dearly v
payer cher

pay gap /ˈpeɪ ɡæp/ n
écart de rémunération écart salarial
difference in salaries between one group and another

pay grade n
grade
level of authority or responsibility
échelon
level indicating a base salary

pay homage to v
rendre hommage à
show honor to

pay off v
payer acquitter
to pay back (repay, pay off) the entirety of a loan, thereby effecting the release of a lien on
payer porter ses fruits
to become worthwhile; to produce a net benefit
revaloir rembourser
to pay back; to repay
soudoyer
to bribe, especially to deter oversight

pay one's last respects v
rendre un dernier hommage

pay rise n
augmentation de salaire
increase in pay

pay the bills v
payer les factures
provide enough income

pay through the nose v
acheter [[à prix d'or]] débourser une fortune payer bonbon payer le prix fort payer une fortune
to pay a high price

pay-as-you-go n
prépayé
payment method

pay-off /ˈpeɪ.ɒf/ /ˈpeɪ.ɔːf/ n
pot-de-vin
a bribe
récompense
a reward
rétribution
a payment

payday /ˈpeɪdeɪ/ n
jour de paye
day on which an employee's salary is paid

payday loan n
avance sur salaire
loan

payer /ˈpeɪ.ɚ/ n
payeur payeuse
one who pays

payload /ˈpeɪloʊd/ n
charge utile
that part of a rocket, missile}} or torpedo that is not concerned with propulsion or guidance
the actual data in a data stream
the functional part of a computer virus rather than the part that spreads it
the total weight of passengers, crew, equipment and cargo carried by an aircraft or spacecraft
charge utile fret
that part of a cargo that produces revenue

payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ n
paiement payement
the act of paying

payment order n
ordonnance de paiement
instruction to pay or cause a bank to pay an amount of money

payment terminal n
TPE terminal de paiement électronique

payout n
paiement
an amount of money paid out

payroll /ˈpeɪɹoʊl/ /ˈpeɪɹəʊl/ n
masse salariale
total sum of money paid to employees
paie registre de paie
list of employees who receive salary or wages, together with the amounts due to each

payslip n
bulletin de paie bulletin de salaire fiche de paie
document of employee's wage or salary

paywall /ˈpeɪ.wɔːl/ n
péage paywall
a feature of a website that only allows access to paying subscribers

pc n
mcx
piece

pcs n
mcx
pieces

pe /peɪ/ n
pe pé
Semitic letter

pea /piː/ n
pois petit pois
plant
edible seed

pea coat n
caban
type of coat

pea soup adj
soupe aux pois
soup made from peas

pea whistle n
sifflet à roulette
kind of whistle

pea-souper /ˈpiˌsupɚ/ /ˈpiːˌsuːpə/ n
purée de pois
dense, yellowish fog

peace /piːs/ n
paix
state of being free from war
tranquility, quiet, harmony; absence of violence
harmony; lack of conflict in personal relations
paix tranquillité
state of mind

peace be upon her interjection
que paix soit sur elle
female equivalent of peace be upon him

peace be upon him /piːs biː əˈpɒn ˈhɪm/ interjection
que paix soit sur lui
honorific phrase used by Muslims

peace of mind n
tranquillité d'esprit
absence of mental stress

peace pipe n
calumet de la paix
pipe

peace talks n
pourparlers de paix
discussions between nation-states held to resolve conflict

peace treaty n
traité de paix
an agreement to end fighting or conflict

peaceful /ˈpiːsfəl/ adj
calme placide
motionless and calm; placid
pacifique paisible
inclined to peace; peaceable
paisible pacifique
not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil

peaceful coexistence n
coexistence pacifique
mutual non-interference

peacekeeper n
gardien de la paix gardienne de la paix
member of a military force charged with peacekeeping duties
peacekeeper
First Nations of Canada peace officer

peacekeeping /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/ n
maintien de la paix
preserving peace

peacemaker /ˈpiːsmeɪkə(ɹ)/ n
pacificateur pacificatrice
someone who restores peace, especially by settling disputes

peacetime /ˈpiːstaɪm/ n
temps de paix
period of peace

peach /piːt͡ʃ/ n
pêche
colour
pêche pêcher
fruit
pêcher pêche
tree

peach blossom n
fleur de pêcher
flower

peachfuzz n
duvet
fuzz on the skin of a peach
soft, scanty beard of an adolescent male

peachick n
paonneau
peachick, young or baby peafowl

peacock /ˈpikɑk/ /ˈpiːkɒk/ n
paon paonne
pheasant of one of the genera Pavo and Afropavo

peafowl /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/ n
paon
pheasant of the genera Pavo or Afropavo

peahen /ˈpiː.hɛn/ n
paonne
female of peafowl

peak /piːk/ n
pic
point, sharp end
pic sommet
highest value reached
sommet pic cime
mountain top

peak oil n
pic pétrolier
Peak of oil production

peakedness n
gibbosité

peal /piːl/ n
éclat
loud sound

peanut /ˈpinət/ /ˈpiˌnʌt/ /ˈpiːˌnʌt/ n
cacahuète arachide pinotte
a legume resembling a nut

peanut butter /ˈpi.nʌtˌbʌ.tɚ/ /ˈpiːnʌtˌbʌ.tə/ /ˌpiːnʌtˈbʌ.tə/ n
beurre de cacahuètes beurre d'arachides beurre de cacahuète beurre de pinottes
spread made from ground peanuts

peanut butter cup n
moule au beurre d'arachide

pear /pɛə/ /pɛɚ/ /ˈpiːə(r)/ [pʰeə] n
poire
fruit
poirier poire
tree

pear tree /ˌpɛə ˈtɹiː/ /ˌpɛɚ ˈtɹi/ n
poirier
tree of the genus Pyrus

pear wine n
vin de poire

pear-shaped adj
piriforme en forme de poire
shaped like a pear

pearl /pɜːl/ /pɝl/ [pʰəːɫ] [pʰɚɫ] n
parisienne sédanoise
5-point type
perle
rounded shelly concretion produced by certain mollusks
perle joyau
figuratively: something precious
perlure
one of the tubercles on a deer's antler

pearl barley n
orge perlé
barley with the husk and bran removed

pearl millet n
millet perle mil à chandelle petit mil
Pennisetum glaucum

pearl necklace n
collier de perles
necklace made of pearls

pearl of wisdom n
perle de sagesse sage parole
succinct, insightful saying, piece of advice, or moral precept

pearly antshrike n
batara perlé
passerine bird

pearly penile papules n
papules perlées (du gland)
small protuberances that may form on the ridge of the glans of the human penis

peasant /ˈpɛzənt/ n
paysan paysanne
member of the agriculture low class
paysan paysanne rustique villageois villageoise
country person
paysan rustaud rustaude
uncouth, crude, or ill-bred person

peasantry /ˈpɛzəntɹi/ n
paysannerie
impoverished rural farm workers

peashooter /ˈpiˌʃutəɹ/ /ˈpiːˌʃuːtə(ɹ)/ [-ɾəɹ] n
pétoire
small or ineffective gun or weapon
toy weapon

peat /piːt/ n
tourbe
soil

peat bog n
tourbière
bog composed of peat

peated adj
tourbé

peatland n
tourbière

peavy n
tourne-billes
tool used to manipulate logs

pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ n
caillou galet
stone
gravillon
rock fragment between 4 and 64 millimetres in diameter

pecan /piːˈkæn/ /piːˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɒn/ /pəˈkɔːn/ /pɪˈkæn/ /pɪˈkɑːn/ /pɪˈkɔːn/ /ˈpiːkæn/ /ˈpiːkɑːn/ /ˈpiːkən/ /ˈpɪkæn/ n
pacane noix de pécan
nut
pacanier
tree

pecan pie n
tarte aux pacanes
pie made from corn syrup and pecans

peccadillo /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.loʊ/ /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.ləʊ/ n
peccadille
petty offense
small sin or flaw

peccary /ˈpɛk.ə.ɹi/ n
pécari
a family of mammals related to pigs and hippos

peck /pɛk/ n
bisou bécot
short kiss
picotin
one quarter of a bushel, eight quarts

peck /pɛk/ v
becqueter
to strike or pierce with the beak or similar
bécoter
to kiss

peckish /ˈpek.ɪʃ/ /ˈpɛk.ɪʃ/ adj
affamé avoir la dent

pectin /ˈpɛktɪn/ n
pectine
substance

pectocellulosic adj
pectocellulosique

pectoral /pɛkˈtoɹəl/ /ˈpɛk.tə.ɹəl/ adj
pectoral
of or pertaining to the breast or chest

pectoral fin n
nageoire pectorale
fin located on each side of a fish

pectoral sandpiper n
bécasseau à poitrine cendrée
Calidris melanotos

peculiar /pəˈkjul.jɚ/ /pəˈkjuːl.jə/ adj
particulier bizarre curieux extraordinaire
out of the ordinary

peculiarity /pɪˌkjuliˈɛɹɪti/ /pɪˌkjuːliˈæɹɪti/ n
bizarrerie singularité étrangeté
the quality or state of being peculiar
particularité distinction
that which is peculiar

pecuniary /pəˈkjuniɛɹi/ /pɪˈkjuːn(jə)ɹi/ adj
pécuniaire monétaire
of or relating to money

pedagogical adj
pédagogique
of, or relating to pedagogy

pedagogism n
pédagogisme
character, manner, occupation, or system of pedagogues

pedagogue /ˈpɛdəɡɒɡ/ n
pédagogue
teacher

pedagogy /ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɑd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡi/ n
pédagogie
profession of teaching

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ adj
pédal
of or relating to the foot

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ n
pédale
lever operated by one’s foot

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ v
pédaler
to operate a pedal

pedal car n
cuistax
toy car with pedals

pedal pushers /ˈpɛdl̩ ˌpʊʃəz/ /ˈpɛdəl ˌpʊʃɚz/ n
legging
women’s casual trousers, usually fairly form-fitting, that end at the calves

pedal stroke n
coup de pédale
a push on the pedals

pedalo /ˈpɛdələʊ/ n
pédalo bateau à pédales pédal'eau
small boat propelled by pedals

pedant /ˈpɛdənt/ n
pédant pédante
person overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning
person who emphasizes their knowledge through strict adherence to rules of vocabulary and grammar

pedantic /pəˈdæn.tɪk/ adj
méticuleux pédant
like a pedant
pédant
being showy of one's knowledge

pedantry /ˈpɛd.ən.tɹi/ n
pédanterie
overly ambitious display of learning
pédantisme
excessive attention to detail or rules

peddle /ˈpɛdəl/ v
colporter
to sell things, especially door to door
to spread or cause to spread

peddler n
colporteur marchand ambulant
itinerant seller of small goods

pedelec n
pédélec
electrically assisted bicycle

pederast /ˈpi.də.ɹæst/ /ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/ n
pédéraste pédé
practitioner of pederasty

pederastic adj
pédérastique
relating or pertaining to pederasty

pederasty /ˈpi.də.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹəs.ti/ n
pédérastie
pederasty

pedestal /ˈpɛdɪstəl/ /ˈpɛdɪsˌtuːl/ n
piédestal
the base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ adj
banal bateau ordinaire
ordinary
piéton piétonnier pédestre
of or intended for pedestrians

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ n
piéton piétonne
somebody walking rather than using a vehicle

pedestrian crossing n
passage piéton passage pour piétons passage clouté
place for pedestrians to cross a street

pedestrian precinct n
zone piétonne
area for pedestrians

pedestrianization n
piétonnisation piétonisation
the restriction of access to a street to pedestrians only

pedestrianize v
piétoniser piétonniser
restrict access to a street to pedestrians only

pediatric adj
pédiatrique
of or pertaining to pediatrics

pediatrician /piːdɪəˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ n
pédiatre
physician who specialises in pediatrics

pediatrics /ˌpidiˈætɹɪks/ /ˌpiːdɪˈætɹɪks/ n
pédiatrie
branch of medicine

pedicab /ˈpɛdiˌkæb/ n
cyclo velotaxi
vehicle

pedicel /ˈpɛd.əˌsɛl/ /ˈpɛd.ɪs.əl/ n
pédicelle
stalk of an individual flower

pedicellate adj
pédiculé
Having (or supported by) a pedicel.

pediculicide n
pédiculicide

pediculosis n
pédiculose

pedicure /ˈpɛ.dɪ.kjʊɹ/ n
pédicure
superficial cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails

pedicurist n
pédicuriste
pedicurist

pedigree /ˈpɛd.ɪ.ɡɹi/ n
pedigree
chart of ancestors

pediment /ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/ n
fronton
architectural element

pedology n
pédologie
soil science
paidologie pédologie
study of children's behaviour

pedometer /pɪˈdɑmətɚ/ /pɪˈdɒmətə/ n
podomètre
device

pedophile /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/ /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.doʊˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.dəʉˌfɑel/ /ˈpɛ.dəˌfaɪl/ n
pédophile
an adult who is sexually attracted to children

pedophilia /ˌpe.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpiː.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛ.dəˈfi.li.ə/ n
pédophilie
sexual feeling or desire by adults towards children

pedosexual adj
pédosexuel
constituting sexual activity between adults and children

pedosexuality n
pédosexualité
sexual activity between an adult and a child

peduncle /pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/ n
pédoncule
botany: axis or supporting stalk of inflorescence

pedunculate oak n
chêne pédonculé
species within the family Fagaceae

pee /ˈpiː/ n
pipi
pé
name of the letter P, p

pee /ˈpiː/ v
uriner faire pipi

peek /piːk/ v
jeter un coup d'œil
To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep

peek-a-boo bra n
redresse-seins
A bra that is more revealing than usual

peekaboo n
coucou
game for small children

peel /piːl/ [pʰiəɫ] [pʰiːɫ] n
pelure épluchure
skin of a fruit
pelle à enfourner pelle à four
spadelike implement for removing loaves from an oven

peel /piːl/ [pʰiəɫ] [pʰiːɫ] v
peler éplucher décortiquer
to remove skin

peel off v
s'écailler
to separate

peeler /ˈpiːlə/ /ˈpiːlɚ/ n
économe épluchoir
kitchen utensil
éplucheur éplucheuse
person who peels food

peen /piːn/ n
panne
end of the head of a hammer opposite the main hammering end

peep /pip/ /piːp/ [pʰip] n
pépiement
quiet sound, particularly one from a baby bird

peep /pip/ /piːp/ [pʰip] v
regarder furtivement épier
to look

peephole /piphoʊl/ /piːphəʊl/ [pʰiphoʊɫ] n
judas
hole

peeping tom n
voyeur voyeuse
person who secretly watches someone to gain sexual pleasure

peepshow n
peep show
sex show

peer /pɪə/ /pɪɹ/ n
pair noble
noble
pair pareil pareille semblable
someone or something of equal level

peer /pɪ(ə)ɹ/ /pɪə/ v
scruter du regard
to look with difficulty or as if searching

peer pressure n
pression des pairs
inducement by one's peers

peer review n
évaluation par les pairs
scholarly process

peer-reviewed journal n
revue à comité de lecture

peerage n
pairie
the rank or title of a peer

peerless adj
hors pair sans pareil
without peer or equal

peeve /piːv/ n
irritation énervement
annoyance or grievance

peeve /piːv/ v
énerver irriter
annoy; vex

peevish /ˈpivɪʃ/ /ˈpiːvɪʃ/ adj
geignard maussade
constantly complaining

peewit /ˈpiːwɪt/ n
vanneau huppé
Vanellus vanellus

peg /pɛɡ/ [pʰɛɡ] n
cheville
a cylindrical object
patère porte-manteau
a protrusion used to hang things on

peg /pɛɡ/ [pʰɛɡ] v
cataloguer comme mettre sur le dos
To indicate or ascribe an attribute to
cheviller
(slang, typically in heterosexual contexts) To engage in anal sex by penetrating one's male partner with a dildo
To fasten using a peg
fixer
To fix a price or value
lancer avec force
To throw
épingler
To affix or pin

peg-leg n
jambe de bois
wooden leg

pegasus n
pégase
winged horse

peignoir n
peignoir
a long outer garment for women

pejorative /pəˈd͡ʒɔɹətəv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɑɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɒɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɔɹətɪv/ adj
péjoratif
disparaging, belittling or derogatory

pejoratively adv
péjorativement
pejorative manner

pejvakin n
pejvakine

pelagic /pəˈlæd͡ʒɪk/ /pɛˈlæd͡ʒɪk/ adj
pélagique
living in the open sea

pelargonium n
pélargonium
flower of the genus Pelargonium

pelecaniform n
pélécaniforme
member of Pelecaniformes

peled n
peled
Coregonus peled

pelerine n
pèlerine

pelican /ˈpɛl.ə.kən/ /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ n
pélican
any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae

pell-mell /ˈpɛlˈmɛl/ adv
pêle-mêle
in haste and chaos

pellagra /pɛˈlaɡɹə/ /pɪˈlaɡɹə/ n
pellagre
disease

pellet /ˈpɛlɪt/ n
granule
A small, compressed, hard chunk of matter
pelote pelote de réjection
Compressed byproduct of digestion regurgitated by owls
plomb
A lead projectile used as ammunition in rifled air guns

pelletize v
granuler pastiller
to form into pellets

peloton /ˈpɛlətɒn/ /ˌpɛləˈtɑn/ n
peloton
group of riders formed during a cycling road race; especially, the main group of riders

pelt /pɛlt/ n
dépouille peau
skin of an animal with the hair or wool on
peau
(humorous, informal) human skin, especially when bare

pelt /pɛlt/ v
bombarder
to bombard (someone or something) with missiles
pleuvoir à verse
especially of hailstones, rain, or snow: to beat down or fall forcefully or heavily

peltmonger n
fourreur fourreuse pelletier pelletière
person who sells, makes and deals otherwise with fur

pelvic /ˈpɛlvɪk/ adj
pelvien
of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the pelvis; as, pelvic cellulitis

pelvic fin n
nageoire pelvienne
either of a pair of fins

pelvic floor n
plancher pelvien diaphragme pelvien
muscular partition

pelvic thrust n
poussée pelvienne

pelvimeter n
pelvimètre
instrument for measuring the pelvis

pelvis /ˈpɛlvɪs/ n
bassin pelvis
bone

pemmican /ˈpɛmɪkən/ n
pemmican
food mixture

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ n
enclos
enclosure (enclosed area) for animals
stylo plume
writing tool
cygne femelle
female swan

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ v
écrire
to write

pen name n
pseudonyme nom de guerre nom de plume
writer's pseudonym

pen pal n
correspondant correspondante
friend with whom one communicates using letters

pen shell n
nacre
clam

pen-tailed treeshrew n
ptilocerque
Ptilocerus lowii

penal /ˈpiːnəl/ adj
pénal
of or relating to punishment

penalize /ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/ /ˈpɛn.əl.aɪz/ v
pénaliser
to subject to a penalty

penally adv
pénalement
according to a penal code

penalty /ˈpɛnəlti/ n
peine
punishment for violating rules of procedure
penalisation
legal sentence

penalty area n
surface de réparation
area on a soccer pitch

penalty box n
banc des pénalités
in ice hockey, enclosed bench for serving a penalty

penalty kick n
penalty péno
soccer: form of direct free kick

penalty kill n
désavantage numérique infériorité numérique
period during the game

penalty shootout n
tirs au but
a series of penalty kicks

penalty try n
essai de pénalité
awarding of five points

penance /ˈpɛn.əns/ n
pénitence
voluntary self-imposed punishment
sacrament in some churches

penchant /ˈpɒnʃɒn/ /ˈpɛnt͡ʃənt/ [ˈpɑ̃ʃɑ̃] n
penchant
taste, liking, or inclination (for)

pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ /ˈpɛnsɪl/ /ˈpɛntsəl/ n
crayon
graphite writing-instrument

pencil case /ˈpɛnsəl ˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɛnsɪl ˌkeɪs/ n
trousse plumier
object purposed to contain stationery

pencil holder n
porte-crayon portecrayon
a small opened container for stationery such as pencils

pencil in v
poser une option
to make a tentative booking

pencil pusher n
gratte-papier
one who does office work

pencil sharpener n
taille-crayon aiguisoir
device used to sharpen pencils

pencil skirt /ˈpɛnsəl skɜːt/ n
jupe-crayon
very narrow skirt

pendant /ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/ n
pendentif
a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck

pendentive n
pendentif
triangular section of vaulting

pending /ˈpɛndɪŋ/ adj
en suspens
about to happen; imminent or impending
awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation
begun but not completed

pendulum /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ /ˈpɪnd͡ʒələm/ n
pendule
body suspended from a fixed support

pendulum clock n
pendule
clock that uses a pendulum

pene-enclave n
périclave quasi-enclave
entity only reachable through another area

peneplain /ˈpiːnɪpleɪn/ /ˈpɛnɪpleɪn/ n
pénéplaine
low plain

penetrate /ˈpɛnətɹeɪt/ /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ v
pénétrer
enter into

penetrating /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪtɪŋ/ adj
pénétrant
able to pierce or penetrate

penetration /pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
pénétration
act of penetrating

penguin /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ n
manchot pingouin
flightless sea bird

penguinarium n
pinguinarium
vivarium for penguins

peniaphobia n
péniaphobie
fear of poverty and/or poor people

penicillin /ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ n
pénicilline
antibiotic

penile /ˈpiː.naɪ.əl/ /ˈpiː.nəl/ adj
pénien
having to do with the penis

peninsula /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/ /ˈpɛn.ɪn.sjʊ.lə/ n
péninsule presqu'île
piece of land projecting into water

peninsular /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə(ɹ)/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.ləɹ/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɛn.ɪn.sjʊ.lə(ɹ)/ adj
péninsulaire
of or connected with a peninsula

penis /ˈpi.nɪs/ /ˈpiː.nɪs/ [ˈpʰi.nɪs] [ˈpʰiː.nɪs] n
pénis bite membre membre viril

penis envy n
envie du pénis
unconscious desire

penitent /ˈpɛnɪtənt/ n
pénitent
one who repents of sin

penitentiary /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/ n
pénitencier
prison

penknife n
canif

pennant /ˈpɛnənt/ n
fanion
flag on ship to represent special condition

penniless /ˈpɛ.nɪ.ləs/ adj
sans le sou
utterly without money

penny /pəni/ /ˈpɛni/ /ˈpɪni/ n
penny
1/100 of a pound sterling or British pound
1/240 of a pound sterling or Irish pound

penny farthing n
grand-bi
bicycle

penny for your thoughts /ˈpɛn.i fɔɹ jʊɹ ˈθɑts/ /ˈpɛn.i fɔɹ jʊɹ ˈθɔts/ /ˈpɛn.i fɔː jɔː ˈθɔːts/ /ˈpɛn.i fəː jəː ˈθɔːts/ /ˈpɛn.i fɚ jɚ ˈθɑts/ phraseologicalUnit
à quoi [[penses-tu]] en ce moment ?
inquiry into the thoughts

penology n
pénologie
study of punishment and prevention of crime

pension /pɑnˈsjoʊn/ /pɑ̃ˈsjɔ̃/ /ˈpɒ̃sjɒ̃/ n
pension
boarding house

pension /ˈpɛnʃən/ n
retraite pension
regular payment due to a person in consideration of past services

pension /ˈpɛnʃən/ v
pensionner pensioner
to grant a pension

pension fund n
fonds de pension
pool of assets

pension plan n
plan de pension

pensioner /ˈpɛnʃənə/ /ˈpɛnʃənɚ/ n
retraité retraitée
someone who lives on a pension

pensive /ˈpɛn.sɪv/ adj
pensif
having the appearance of thinking
pensif chagrin mélancolique
looking thoughtful or sad

penstock n
conduite forcée
sluice or pipe

penstroke n
coup de stylo
a stroke of a pen

pent-up /pɛnt ʌp/ adj
refoulé
repressed or suppressed, especially of emotions or impulses

penta- /pɛntæ-/ /pɛntə-/ prefix
penta-
five

pentachloride n
pentaclorure
pentachloride

pentachoron n
pentachore pentatope
four-dimensional object

pentacle /ˈpɛnt.ə.kl̩/ n
pentacle
pentagram

pentadactyl adj
pentadactyle
anatomy: having five digits on a limb

pentadecagon /ˌpɛntəˈdɛkəɡən/ n
pentadécagone pentédécagone
15-sided polygon

pentagon /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɑn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡən/ n
pentagone
a polygon with five sides and five angles

pentagram /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɹæm/ n
pentagramme
shape of five-pointed star

pentahedron /ˌpɛntaˈhiːdɹən/ n
pentaèdre
solid geometric figure

pentalogy n
pentalogie
series of five related works of art

pentane n
pentane
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₅H12

pentaquark /-kwɑɹk/ /-kwɑːk/ /ˈpɛntəkwɔɹk/ /ˈpɛntəkwɔːk/ n
pentaquark
subatomic particle consisting of five quarks

pentarchic adj
pentarchique

pentarchy n
pentarchie

pentathionic acid n
acide pentathionique

pentathlete /ˈpɛn.tæθ.lit/ n
pentathlonien pentathlonienne
An athlete who competes in the pentathlon

pentatonic adj
pentatonique
based on five notes

pentavalent adj
pentavalent
having a valence of 5

pentazole n
pentazole
Chemical compound

pentene n
pentène
any of several isomeric alkenes having five carbon atoms and one double bond

penthouse /ˈpɛnt(h)aʊs/ n
appentis
an outhouse or other structure attached to the outside wall of a building
penthouse attique
an apartment or suite on the top floor of a tall building

pentimento /ˌpɛntəˈmɛnti/ /ˌpɛntəˈmɛntoʊ/ /ˌpɛntɪˈmɛnti/ /ˌpɛntɪˈmɛntəʊ/ [-ɾi] [-ɾoʊ] [-ɾə-] n
repentir
presence of traces of a previous work in an artistic or literary work

pentol n
pentol
organic compound

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
avant-dernier pénultième
next-to-last in a sequence

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ n
avant-dernier
before the last

penumbra /pəˈnʌm.bɹə/ n
pénombre
partially shaded area around a shadow, especially an eclipse
region around a sunspot

penury /ˈpɛnjəɹi/ /ˈpɛnjʊɹi/ n
pénurie
lack of something

peon /pjuːn/ /pɪˈuːn/ /ˈpeɪ.ɑn/ /ˈpeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈpi.ɑn/ /ˈpiː.ən/ n
péon
peasant or serf

peony /ˈpiːəni/ n
pivoine
Paeonia genus of flowering plants

people /ˈpipl̩/ /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpl̩/ /ˈpiːpəl/ [ˈpʰipɫ̩] n
gens
a body of human beings; a group of two or more persons
mien
a person's ancestors, relatives or family
peuple
a group of persons forming or belonging to a particular nation etc.
the mass of community as distinguished from a special class
équipe gens
a group of persons regarded as being employees etc.

people /ˈpipl̩/ /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpl̩/ /ˈpiːpəl/ [ˈpʰipɫ̩] v
peupler
to fill with people
to inhabit, to occupy
se peupler
to become populous

people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones proverb
c'est l’hôpital qui se fout de la charité celui qui vit dans une maison de verre ne doit jamais lancer de pierres
one shouldn't criticize others for having the same fault

people's /ˈpiːpəlz/ adj
populaire
of, from, or controlled by the common people

people's democracy n
démocratie populaire

people's party n
parti populaire
political party

people's republic n
république populaire
self-designation of states with Marxist-Leninist governments

peot n
papillote
sidelocks worn by Hasidic and Orthodox male Jews

pep /pɛp/ n
entrain pep peps punch tonus
energy and enthusiasm

pep /pɛp/ v
ravigoter revigorer énergiser
to inject with energy and enthusiasm

pep talk /ˈpɛp tɔːk/ /ˈpɛp ˌtɑk/ /ˈpɛp ˌtɔk/ n
exhortation laïus d'encouragement
a rallying speech made to instill enthusiasm

peplum /ˈpɛpləm/ n
péplum
film genre

pepo /ˈpi.poʊ/ /ˈpiː.pəʊ/ n
péponide pépon
kind of fruit

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ n
piment poivron
fruit of the capsicum
poivre
spice
poivrier poivre
plant

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ v
poivrer assaisonner de poivre
add pepper to
ponctuer
add at frequent intervals
recouvrir
cover with lots of small things

pepper mill n
moulin à poivre
a small handheld grinder

pepper pot n
poivrière
container

pepper shaker /ˈpɛpə(ɹ) ˌʃeɪkə(ɹ)/ n
poivrier poivrière
a small container designed to hold pepper and facilitate sprinkling it

pepper spray n
gaz poivre gaz poivré poivre de Cayenne
non-lethal riot-control agent

pepper tree n
molle
South American trees

peppercorn /ˈpɛpəkɔːn/ /ˈpɛpɚkɔɹn/ n
grain de poivre
the seeds of the plant Piper nigrum

peppermint /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/ /ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/ n
menthe poivrée
herb

pepperoni /pɛpəˈɹoʊni/ n
pepperoni
pizza
sausage

pepperwort /ˈpɛpəwəːt/ n
corne-de-cerf cresson lepidium passerage
plant in the genus Lepidium

pepsin /ˈpɛpsɪn/ n
pepsine
digestive enzyme

peptic ulcer n
ulcère gastroduodénal ulcère peptique
ulcer

peptide /ˈpɛptaɪd/ n
peptide
class of organic compounds

peptide bond n
liaison peptidique
amine bond

peptization n
peptisation
reaction

per /pɜː(ɹ)/ /pɝ/ preposition
au à
used in expressing ratios of units
par par voie via
via
suivant d'après selon
in accordance with

per annum
par an
for each year

per bend adv
tranché
heraldry: partitioned diagonally (\): party per bend

per bend sinister adv
taillé
heraldry: partitioned diagonally (/): party per bend sinister

per capita adj
par habitant
shared equally among all individuals
par personne
per person

per capita adv
par habitant
per person

per chevron adv
en chevron mantelé
heraldry: partitioned along the bent line of a chevron

per fess adv
coupé
heraldry: partitioned horizontally: party per fess

per pale adv
parti
heraldry: partitioned vertically: party per pale

per se /pəˈseɪ/ /pəˈsæɪ/ /pɚˈseɪ/ /pɚˈsiː/ adv
per se en soi en tant que tel
by itself

percarbide n
percarbure

perceive /pəˈsiːv/ /pɚˈsiv/ v
percevoir
to become aware of

percent /pəˈsɛnt/ /pɚˈsɛnt/ n
pour cent pourcent
a part or other object per hundred

percentage /pəˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /pɚˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɚsɛnt(e)ɪd͡ʒ/ n
pourcentage
part of a whole
share of the profits

percentage point n
point de pourcentage
unit of the difference of two percentages

perceptible /pəˈsɛptɪbl̩/ /pɚˈsɛptəbl̩/ adj
perceptible
able to be perceived

perceptibly adv
perceptiblement
in a perceptible manner

perception /pəˈsɛpʃn̩/ /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ n
perception
conscious understanding of something
that which is detected by the five senses
vision (ability)

perceptive /pəˈsɛptɪv/ /pɚˈsɛptɪv/ adj
perspicace pertinent
having or showing keenness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝt͡ʃ/ n
perche
fish of the genus Perca
fish in the taxonomic family Percidae
fish in the taxonomic order Perciformes
perchoir
rod used by bird

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝt͡ʃ/ v
jucher percher
to place something on a perch
se percher
to rest on a perch, to roost

percipient n
percipient
One who has perceived a paranormal event

percolate /ˈpɜːkəleɪt/ /ˈpɝkjəleɪt/ /ˈpɝkəleɪt/ n
percolat
liquid that has been percolated

percolate /ˈpɜːkəleɪt/ /ˈpɝkjəleɪt/ /ˈpɝkəleɪt/ v
faire percoler filtrer
(transitive) pass a liquid through a porous substance
percoler filtrer
(intransitive) drain through a porous substance

percolation /pɜːkəˈleɪʃən/ /pɝkəˈleɪʃən/ n
percolation
seepage or filtration of a liquid

percolator /ˈpɜːkəleɪtə/ /ˈpɝkəleɪtɚ/ n
percolateur
coffee brewing device

percontation /ˌpɜːkɒnˈteɪʃn̩/ /ˌpɝkənˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
enquête
question which cannot properly be given a one-word answer

percussion /pɚˈkʌʃən/ n
percussion
music: section of percussion instruments

percussion cap n
amorce
metal cap on muzzleloading firearms

percussion instrument n
instrument de percussion
type of instrument

percussionist n
percussionniste
musician

percutaneous /pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
percutané
taking place through the skin

perdition /pɜː(ɹ).ˈdɪ.ʃən/ n
enfer
hell

peregrinate /ˈpɛ.ɹɪ.ɡɹəˌneɪt/ adj
pérégrin
peregrine; having traveled; foreign, exotic

peregrine falcon /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfælkən/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfɔː(l)kən/ n
faucon pèlerin
Falco peregrinus

peremptory /pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/ adj
autoritaire dictatorial impérieux
imperious, dictatorial
irréfutable péremptoire sans appel
law: precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal
péremptoire
positive in opinion or judgment; decided, dogmatic

perennial /pəˈɹɛn.i.əl/ /pəˈɹɛn.j(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɛn.ɪ.əl/ adj
pérenne
lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time

perennial /pəˈɹɛn.i.əl/ /pəˈɹɛn.j(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɛn.ɪ.əl/ n
vivace
plant active throughout the year, or has a life cycle of more than two growing seasons

perestroika /pɛɹ.ɪˈstɹɔi.kə/ n
perestroïka
reform in the Soviet Union in 1980s

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɛkt/ /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝ.fɪkt/ adj
parfait
fitting its definition precisely
without fault or mistake
having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose
grammar: of a tense or verb form: representing a completed action
excellent and delightful in all respects

perfect /pəˈfɛkt/ /pɚˈfɛkt/ v
parfaire perfectionner
make perfect

perfect cube n
cube parfait

perfect field n
corps parfait
field such that every irreducible polynomial over it has distinct roots

perfect fifth n
quinte juste
interval between the first and second overtones or of seven semitones

perfect infinitive n
infinitif passé
nonfinite word or phrase equivalent to an infinite expressed in the perfect aspect

perfect metal n
métal noble
metal not readily oxidized by heat and air

perfect number n
nombre parfait
a number that is the sum of all of its divisors except itself

perfect pitch n
oreille absolue
ability to identify or re-create a note

perfectibility n
perfectibilité
the possibility of achieving perfection

perfection /pɚˈfɛk.ʃən/ n
perfection
being perfect

perfectionism n
perfectionnisme
an aversion for anything less than perfection

perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/ adj
perfectionniste
inclined or related to perfectionism

perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/ n
perfectionniste
person who does not settle for anything that is not perfect

perfective /pə(ɹ)ˈfɛktɪv/ adj
perfectif
related to the perfect tense or perfective aspect

perfective /pə(ɹ)ˈfɛktɪv/ n
perfectif
perfective verb form

perfective aspect n
perfectif
grammatical term

perfectly /ˈpɑɹfɪk(t)lɪ/ /ˈpɜːfɪk(t)li/ /ˈpɝfɪk(t)li/ adv
parfaitement
with perfection

perfidious /pəˈfɪdi.əs/ /pɚˈfɪdi.əs/ adj
perfide
pertaining to perfidy

perfidy /ˈpɜː.fɪ.di/ /ˈpɝ.fɪ.di/ n
perfidie
the act of violating faith or allegiance

perfin n
perforé
perforated initial

perfoliate adj
perfolié
botany

perforation n
perforation
any opening in a solid object

perforation gauge n
odontomètre
device for measuring perforation

perforce /pəˈfɔːs/ /pɚˈfɔɹs/ adv
forcément
by force
nécessairement
necessarily

perform /pəˈfɔːm/ /pɚˈfɔɹm/ [pʰəˈfɔːm] v
effectuer faire accomplir exécuter
to do (something)
jouer interpréter chanter danser
to do something in front of an audience
performer
to exhibit an expected pattern of behavior

performance /pəɹ.ˈfɔɹ.məns/ [pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns] n
performance
amount of useful work accomplished
performance exécution
that which is performed or accomplished
the act of performing; carrying into execution or action; accomplishment
représentation prestation
live show or concert

performance art n
art performance performance performance artistique
a form of art

performance management n
gestion de la performance
process of ensuring that organisational goals are met

performant /pəˈfɔːmənt/ /pɚˈfɔɹmənt/ adj
performant
capable of or characterized by a high or excellent level of performance or efficiency

performative utterance n
énoncé performatif
An expression which, when expressed in an appropriate context, actually does or accomplishes something

performativity n
performativité

performer /pəˈfɔːmə/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/ n
artiste exécutant exécutante interprète
performer

performing arts n
arts de la scène arts du spectacle arts vivants
arts involving performance

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ n
parfum
substance providing a pleasant smell
parfum fragrance
pleasant smell

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ v
parfumer
to apply perfume to

perfumed adj
parfumé
scented

perfumer /pəˈfjuːmə/ /ˈpəːfjʊmə/ n
parfumeur
person who makes or sells perfume

perfumery n
parfumerie
shop selling perfumes

perfunctorily /pəɹˈfʌŋkt(ə)ɹɪli/ adv
négligemment pour la forme sans enthousiasme
in a perfunctory manner

perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋk.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /pɚˈfʌŋk.tɚ.i/ adj
sommaire superficiel bâclé de pure forme détaché négligeant
performed out of routine, with little care

perfusion /pəɹˈfjuʒən/ n
perfusion
act of perfusing

perfusionist /pə(ɹ)ˈfjuːʒənɪst/ n
perfusionniste
clinician operating heart-lung machine

pergola /pɜːˈɡɐʉlə/ /ˈpɜːɡələ/ n
pergola
framework

perhaps /pəˈhæps/ /pɚˈhæps/ /ˈpɹæps/ adv
peut-être possiblement
indicating a lack of certainty

peri /ˈpɪə.ɹi/ n
péri
sprite in Persian mythology

peri-urban /ˌpɛɹ.iˈɝ.bən/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈɝ.bən/ adj
périurbain
immediately adjoining an urban area

perianth n
périanthe
sterile parts of a flower

periapsis n
périapse périapside

pericardial adj
péricardique
of or relating to the pericardium

pericardiocentesis n
péricardiocentèse
(surgery) removal of fluid from the pericardium

pericarditis n
péricardite
inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane that surrounds the heart

pericardium /ˌpɛɹɪˈkɑː(ɹ)di.əm/ n
péricarde
serous membrane that surrounds the heart

pericarp /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑɹp/ /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑːp/ n
péricarpe
outermost layer of a ripe fruit or ovary

periclase n
périclase
a mineral, cubic magnesium oxide

pericope /pəˈɹɪkəpi/ n
péricope
section of text forming a coherent thought
péricope liturgique
passage of religious Scripture

pericycle n
péricycle
cylinder of plant tissue

peridot /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.doʊ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dɑt/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dɒt/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dəʊ/ n
péridot
form of olivine

peridotite /pəˈɹɪd.əˌtaɪt/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.doʊˌtaɪt/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dəˌtaɪt/ n
péridotite
rock

perigalacticon n
périgalacticon
closest point in the orbit of a star

perigee /ˈpɛɹ.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒiː/ n
périgée
closest point in an orbit about the Earth
closest point to the Earth

perihelion /ˌpɛɹ.əˈhil.jən/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈhiː.li.ən/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈhiː.lɪ.ən/ n
périhélie
point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun

peril /ˈpɛɹəl/ /ˈpɛɹɪl/ n
péril
péril risque
a situation of serious danger
risque
something that causes, contains, or presents danger

perilla /pəˈɹɪl.ə/ n
perilla pérille pérille de Nankin
East Asian herb

perilous /pɛɹ.l̩.əs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.ləs/ adj
périlleux
dangerous, full of peril

perimenopause n
périménopause
physiological stage menstruating women go through when approaching menopause

perimeter /pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ /ˈpɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾɚ] n
périmètre
sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object
length of such a boundary

perinatal adj
périnatal
of or pertaining to the time around birth

perinatology n
périnéologie
branch of obstetrics focusing on the medical and surgical management of high-risk pregnancies

perineal adj
périnéal
perineal

perineal raphe n
raphé périnéal
perineal raphe

perineum /ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈni.əm/ n
périnée

period /ˈpi.ɹɪd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹɪ.əd/ /ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/ /ˈpɪɹ.i.əd/ interjection
point final point point barre un point c'est tout
Interjection

period /ˈpi.ɹɪd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹɪ.əd/ /ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/ /ˈpɪɹ.i.əd/ n
point
punctation mark “.”
période
a length of time
history: period of time seen as coherent entity
chemistry: row in the periodic table
division of sports match
période cycle
length of time during which something repeats
système période
geochronologic unit

periodentosis n
paradontose
inflammation

periodic /ˌpɪə-/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk/ adj
périodique
having repeated cycles
occurring at regular intervals
relative to a period or periods

periodic inventory n
inventaire intermittent

periodic table /ˌpɪə-/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk ˈteɪbəl/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk ˈteɪb(ə)l/ n
tableau périodique tableau périodique des éléments
tabular chart of the chemical elements

periodical /ˌpɪəɹiˈɒdɪkl̩/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪkl̩/ n
périodique
publication that appears at fixed intervals

periodically adv
périodiquement
in a regular, periodic manner

periodicity n
périodicité
property of being periodic

periodontics n
parodontologie
study

periodontist n
parodontologue périodontiste
dentist whose speciality is periodontics

periodontologist n
parodontiste parodontologiste parodontologue périodontiste
one who works in the field of periodontology

periodontology n
parodontie parodontologie
periodontics

perioperative adj
periopératoire
relating to operation

periople n
muraille
external smooth layer of a hoof

periosteum n
périoste
membrane surrounding a bone

peripatetic /ˌpɛɹ.ə.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪ.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/ adj
itinérant nomade péripatétique
walking about; itinerant
péripatéticien péripatétique
Having to do with Aristotle's philosophy or school of thought

peripeteia /pɛɹɪpɪˈtaɪə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈteɪə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈtiə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈtɪə/ n
péripétie
a reversal of fortune; a sudden change in circumstances

peripheral /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɪfi.əl/ adj
périphérique
on the periphery or boundary
unimportant

peripheral device n
périphérique périphérique informatique
device that is outside the computer's system unit

peripheral nervous system n
système nerveux périphérique
part of the nervous system which is not the central nervous system

peripheral vision n
vision périphérique

periphery /pəˈɹɪfəɹi/ n
périphérie
outside boundary, parts or surface

periphrasis /pəˈɹɪfɹəsɪs/ n
périphrase
use of a longer expression instead of a shorter one

periphrastic /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈfɹæ.stɪk/ /ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈfɹæ.stik/ adj
périphrastique
grammar: characterized by periphrase or circumlocution
expressed in more words than are necessary

periphyton n
périphyton

periplegmatic adj
périplegmatique

periscope /ˈpɛɹɪskəʊp/ n
périscope
viewing device

periscopic adj
périscopique
relating to periscopes

perish /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ v
périr
to die, to pass away
to decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing

perishable adj
périssable
liable to perish

perishable n
denrées périssables
food that does not keep

perispomenon /ˌpɛɹɪˈspəʊmənɒn/ adj
périspomène
with a circumflex accent on the last syllable

peristalsis /ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstɑlsɪs/ n
péristaltisme
rhythmic contraction of the digestive tract

peristeronic /pɚˈɪs.tɚˈɒn.ɪk/ /pɚˈɪs.tɚˈɔn.ɪk/ adj
péristéronique
pertaining to pigeons

peristyle /ˈpɛɹəstaɪl/ /ˈpɛɹɪstaɪl/ n
péristyle
a courtyard; the space surrounded by a colonnade
a porch surrounded by columns

peritoneal /ˌpɛrətəˈni.əl/ /ˌpɛrɪtəˈniːəl/ adj
péritonéal
of, relating to or affecting the peritoneum

peritoneum /ˌpɛɹ.ɪt.əˈniː.əm/ n
péritoine
serous membrane in mammals

peritonitis n
péritonite
inflammation of the peritoneum

perivascular adj
périvasculaire
around or surrounding a blood vessel

periwinkle /ˈpɛɹ.ɪˌwɪŋ.kəl/ n
pervenche
plant
colour
bigorneau vigneau vignot
mollusc

perjure /ˈpɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ v
parjurer
knowingly make a false statement of witness

perjurer /ˈpəɹdʒəɹəɹ/ n
parjure
Someone who has lied under oath

perjury /ˈpɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəɹi/ n
faux témoignage parjure
deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath

perk /pɜːk/ /pɝk/ n
avantage
perquisite

perky /ˈpɝki/ adj
dressé ferme
standing upright; firm
enthousiaste gai vif
lively

perlèche n
perlèche
angular cheilitis

permaculture n
permaculture
agriculture that renews natural resources and enriches local ecosystems

permafrost /ˈpɝməˌfɹɔst/ n
pergélisol permafrost
permanently frozen ground

permalink /ˈpɜː(ɹ).mə.lɪŋk/ n
permalien
static address

permanence /ˈpɜmənəns/ /ˈpɜɹmənəns/ n
permanence
the state of being permanent

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ adj
permanent
lasting for an indefinitely long time
without end

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ n
permanent
sum over all permutations
permanente
hair treatment

permanent resident n
résident de longue durée résident permanent
person with permanent residency

permanently /ˈpɜː(ɹ)məntli/ /ˈpɜːmənəntli/ /ˈpɝmənəntli/ adv
continuellement en permanence en tous temps toujours
in a permanent manner

permeability /ˌpɜːmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌpɝmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ n
perméabilité
(physics) measure of magnetization of a material in the presence of a magnetic field
property of being permeable

permeable /ˈpɜː(ɹ)miəbəl/ adj
perméable
that absorbs or allows the passage of fluids

permeate /ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt/ /ˈpɝmiˌeɪ̯t/ v
imprégner
to enter and spread through; to pervade
s'infiltrer s'insinuer
to pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement

permille /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪl/ /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/ n
pour mille
per thousand

permission /pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/ n
permission permis
authorisation

permissive adj
permissif
lenient

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ n
permis permission
an artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ v
permettre
allow (something) to happen

permittivity n
permittivité
property of a dielectric medium

permutable adj
permutable
able to be permuted

permutation /ˌpɜː.mjʉˈtæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɜː.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɝ.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ [ˌpɜː.mjʉˈtæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌpɜː.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌpɝ.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃn̩] n
permutation
ordering of a set of distinct elements
one-to-one mapping

permutation group n
groupe de permutations
group whose elements are permutations

permute /pə(ɹ)ˈmjuːt/ v
permuter
(mathematics) to make a permutation
to change the order of something

pernicious /pəˈnɪʃəs/ /pɚˈnɪʃəs/ adj
délétère dangereux nocif nuisible
causing death or injury
pernicieux malsain nocif
causing much harm

pernickety /pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ə.ti/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ɪ.ti/ adj
pinailleur pointilleux tatillon
paying undue attention to minor details
requiring attention to minor details

perorate v
pérorer
speak or declaim at great length

peroration /pɛɹɒˈɹeɪʃən/ n
péroraison
conclusion of a discourse

perovskite n
pérovskite
a mineral, calcium titanate

peroxidation n
peroxydation
all senses

peroxide n
peroxyde
chemical compound with two oxygen atoms

perpendicular /pɝ.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ/ /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
perpendiculaire vertical
at or forming a right angle to

perpendicular /pɝ.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ/ /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ n
fil à plomb
device
perpendiculaire
line or plane

perpendicularly adv
perpendiculairement
in a perpendicular manner

perpetrate /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pə.ˌtɹeɪt/ v
perpétrer commettre
to be guilty of, or responsible for; to commit

perpetrator /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪ.ˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
coupable auteur
one who perpetrates

perpetual /pəˈpɛtjʊəl/ /pəˈpɛtʃʊəl/ /pɚˈpɛt͡ʃuəl/ adj
perpétuel
lasting forever
continuing; uninterrupted

perpetual inventory n
inventaire permanent

perpetual motion n
mouvement perpétuel

perpetually /pəˈpɛtjʊəli/ /pəˈpɛtʃʊəli/ /pɚˈpɛt͡ʃuəli/ adv
perpétuellement
seeming to never end

perpetuate /-t͡ʃəwət/ /-ˈpɛtjueɪt/ /pəˈpɛtjʊət/ /pəˈpɛt͡ʃʊeɪt/ /pəˈpɛt͡ʃʊət/ /pɚˈpɛt͡ʃəˌweɪt/ v
maintenir
to prolong the existence of (something) by repetition
perpétuer pérenniser
to make perpetual
pérenniser
to preserve (something) from extinction or oblivion

perpetuation /pə(ɹ)ˌpɛtjuˈeɪʃən/ n
perpétuation
prolonging existence

perpetuity /ˌpɜː(ɹ)pɪˈtjuːɪti/ /ˌpɝpəˈtuːɪti/ n
perpétuité
the quality or state of being perpetual

perplex /pəˈplɛks/ /pɚˈplɛks/ v
déconcerter dérouter troubler
To cause to feel baffled

perplexed /pəˈplɛkst/ /pɚˈplɛkst/ adj
perplexe
confused or puzzled

perplexity /pəɹˈplɛksədi/ /pəˈplɛksɪti/ n
perplexité
state or quality of being perplexed

perquisite /ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/ /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/ n
cadeau don pourboire
gratuity
gratification émolument
benefit beyond salary
privilège
privilege

perry /ˈpɛɹi/ n
cidre de poire poiré
Beverage from pears

persecute /ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/ /ˈpɝsəkjut/ v
persécuter
to pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict

persecution /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ n
persécution
the act of persecuting

perseverance /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪəɹəns/ /ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/ n
persévérance
persistent determination to adhere to a course of action; insistence

perseverance of the saints n
persévérance des saints
Calvinist doctrine

perseverate /pəːˈsɛvəɹeɪt/ /pɚˈsɛvəˌɹeɪt/ v
persévérer

persevere /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪə/ /ˌpɝ.səˈviɹ/ v
persévérer
persist steadfastly

persevering adj
persévérant
tending to persevere

persiflage /ˈpɜː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/ /ˈpɝː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/ n
persiflage badinerie plaisanterie
good-natured banter; raillery

persimmon /pəɹˈsɪmən/ /pɜːˈsɪmən/ /ˈpɜːsəmən/ n
kaki
fruit
plaqueminier
tree

persist /pəˈsɪst/ /pɚˈsɪst/ v
persister
continue to exist

persistence /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/ n
persistance
property of being persistent

persistent /pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/ adj
persistant tenace
refusing to give up

person /ˈpɑsən/ /ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/ [ˈpʰɜːsn̩] [ˈpʰɝsn̩] n
personne
grammar: linguistic category
individual
specifically a human being
any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts
the physical body seen as distinct from the mind

persona /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə/ /pɝˈsoʊnə/ n
casquette rôle social
social role
persona
the appearance one presents to the world
personnage
character played by an actor

persona non grata /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə nɒn ˈɡɹɑːtə/ n
persona non grata
a person who is not welcome

personage /ˈpɜːsənɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɝsənɪd͡ʒ/ n
personnage
a famous or important person

personal /ˈpɜː.sə.nəl/ /ˈpɜːs.nəl/ /ˈpɝ.sə.nəl/ /ˈpɝs.nəl/ adj
en personne
done in person
personnel
of or pertaining to a particular person
grammar: denoting person

personal computer n
ordinateur personnel
small computer for use by one person at a time

personal data n
données personnelles

personal digital assistant n
assistant numérique personnel
hand-held electronic organizer

personal effect n
effet personnel
item of personal property

personal hygiene n
hygiène corporelle
personal hygiene

personal injury n
blessure
injury to the body

personal lubricant n
lubrifiant anatomique
lubricant used during human sexual activity

personal pronoun n
pronom personnel
part of speech

personal property n
bien meuble
any property that is movable

personal stereo n
baladeur
portable audio cassette player

personal trainer n
coach sportif entraîneur personnel
someone employed to help another with their fitness

personality /-i/ /pɜːsəˈnælətɪ/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/ [ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi] n
personnalité
set of qualities that make a person distinct from other people
celebrity
charisma

personality disorder n
trouble de la personnalité
class of mental disorders

personalization /-lɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌpɜːs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌpɝs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
personnalisation
act of personalizing

personalize /ˈpɜː.sə.nə.laɪz/ /ˈpɜː.sə.nə.lɑɪz/ /ˈpɜːs.nə.laɪz/ /ˈpɜːs.nə.lɑɪz/ /ˈpɝ.sə.nə.laɪz/ /ˈpɝs.nə.laɪz/ v
personnaliser
to adapt to an individual

personally /ˈpɜː.sə.nə.li/ /ˈpɜːs.nə.li/ /ˈpɝ.sə.nə.li/ /ˈpɝs.nə.li/ adv
personnellement
concerning oneself
in a personal manner
in person

personification /pɚˌsɑ.nə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
personnification
person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea
literary device

personify /pə(ɹ)ˈsɒnɪfaɪ/ v
personnifier
to be an example of
to create a representation in the form of a character

personnel /-el/ /pɜː.səˈnɛl/ /pɜːsˈnɛl/ /pɝ.səˈnɛl/ /pɝsˈnɛl/ /pɵː.sɘˈnɛl/ /pɵːsˈnɛl/ n
personnel
members of an organization

perspective /pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ adj
perspectif
of, in or relating to perspective

perspective /pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ n
perspective

perspectivism n
perspectivisme
philosophy

perspicacious /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
clairvoyant
able to physically see clearly
perspicace
showing keen insight
perspicace voyant clair

perspicaciously adv
perspicacement
with sharp of sight

perspicacity /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/ n
perspicacité
Acute discernment or understanding; insight

perspiration /ˌpɜːspəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
transpiration
process of perspiring

persuade /pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/ v
persuader convaincre
to successfully convince (someone) to agree to

persuasion /pəˈsweɪʒ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsweɪʒən/ n
persuasion
the act of persuading

persuasive /pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪsɪv/ adj
persuasif convaincant
convincing

persuasively adv
persuasivement
in a manner intended to convince or persuade

pert /pɜːt/ /pɝt/ adj
animé
lively; brisk; sprightly; smart
impertinent
indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent

pertain /pəˈteɪn/ /pɚˈteɪn/ v
appartenir
to belong

pertechnetate n
pertechnétate
anion or salt containing it

pertinacious /pɝtn̩ˈeɪʃəs/ /ˌpɜːtɪˈneɪʃəs/ adj
obstiné
holding tenaciously to an opinion or purpose
tenace
stubbornly resolute or tenacious

pertinacity n
pertinacité ténacité
state of being pertinacious

pertinence n
pertinence
the quality of being pertinent

pertinent /ˈpətɪnənt/ adj
pertinent
pertaining

peruke /pəˈɹuk/ /pəˈɹuːk/ n
perruque
wig

peruse /pəˈɹuːz/ n
examen

peruse /pəˈɹuːz/ v
examiner
to examine or consider with care
feuilleter jeter un coup d'œil survoler
look over casually

pervade /pəˈveɪd/ /pɚˈveɪd/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈveɪd/ v
envahir pénétrer saturer
to be in every part of

pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ /pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/ adj
envahissant pénétrant
manifested throughout

perverse /pəˈvɜːs/ /pɚˈvɝs/ adj
pervers
Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted

perversion n
perversion
sexual practice considered abnormal; sexual deviance; immorality

pervert /pəˈvəːt/ /pɚˈvɚt/ /ˈpəː.vət/ /ˈpɚ.vɚt/ n
déviant pervers
one who has turned to error
pervers
sexually perverted person

perylene n
pérylène
hydrocarbon

pescetarian /ˌpɛskəˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /ˌpɛskəˈtɛɹi.ən/ /ˌpɛskɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /ˌpɛskɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ /ˌpɛsɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /ˌpɛsɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ n
pesco-végétarien pescétarien

pescetarianism n
pesco-végétarisme pescétarisme
dietary choice

peseta /pəˈseɪtə/ n
peseta
currency

pesky /ˈpɛski/ adj
agaçant
annoying, troublesome, irritating

peso /ˈpeɪsəʊ/ /ˈpɛsoʊ/ [ˈpɛso] n
peso péso
currency

pessimism /ˈpɛsɪmɪzəm/ n
pessimisme
general belief that bad things will happen
doctrine that this world is the worst of all possible worlds

pessimist /ˈpɛsɪmɪst/ n
pessimiste
someone who habitually expects the worst outcome

pessimistic /ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/ adj
pessimiste
marked by pessimism and little hopefulness
always expecting the worst

pest /pɛst/ n
nuisible peste
destructive insect
peste
annoying person
plague

pesticide /ˈpɛstɨsaɪd/ /ˈpɛstɪ̈ˌsaɪd/ n
pesticide
substance used to kill or repress the activities of pests

pestiferous /ˌpɛsˈtɪfəɹəs/ adj
pestilentiel
containing organisms that cause contagious diseases

pestilence /ˈpɛstlən(t)s/ /ˈpɛstələn(t)s/ /ˈpɛstɪlən(t)s/ n
peste
any highly contagious epidemic disease

pestle /ˈpɛsəl/ n
pilon
instrument used with a mortar to grind things

pesto /ˈpɛstoʊ/ /ˈpɛstəʊ/ n
pesto
an Italian sauce especially for pasta

pet /pɛt/ [pʰɛt] [pʰɛʔt] adj
de compagnie
kept or treated as a pet
fétiche
favourite; cherished

pet /pɛt/ [pʰɛt] [pʰɛʔt] n
animal domestique animal de compagnie animal familier
an animal kept as a companion
chouchou
person or animal especially cherished

pet /pɛt/ [pʰɛt] [pʰɛʔt] v
caresser
fondle (an animal)
peloter
fondle (another person) amorously
se peloter
intransitive: fondle amorously

pet name n
petit nom
name of endearment

pet peeve n
bête noire
something that is personally annoying; a personal dislike

pet shop n
animalerie
shop

peta- /ˈpɛtə/ prefix
peta- péta-
SI prefix

petabyte /ˈpɛtəbaɪt/ n
pétaoctet
1,000,000,000,000,000 bytes

petal /ˈpɛtl̩/ n
pétale
one of the component parts of the corolla of a flower

petaloid adj
pétaloïde
resembling petals

petalous /ˈpɛtələs/ adj
pétaleux
having petals

petameter n
pétamètre
SI unit of length equal to 1015 meters

petard /pɪˈtɑɹd/ /pɪˈtɑːd/ n
pétard
explosive device

petard /pɪˈtɑɹd/ /pɪˈtɑːd/ v
pétarder
to attack

petasecond /ˈpɛ.təˌsɛk.ənd/ n
pétaseconde
1015 seconds

petasus /ˈpɛtəsəs/ n
pétase
low-crowned hat worn by the Ancient Greeks and Romans

petechia /pɪˈtiːkɪə/ n
pétéchie
a small spot, especially on an organ, caused by bleeding underneath the skin

peter out /ˌpitɚ‿ˈaʊt/ /ˌpiːtɚ‿ˈaʊt/ [-ɾɚ-] v
tarir
to diminish to nothing

petiolar adj
pétiolaire
related to petioles

petiole /ˈpɛti.oʊl/ /ˈpɛti.əʊl/ n
pétiole
stalk of a leaf

petit four /ˈpɛti ˈfɔɹ/ n
petit four
small cake at the end of a meal

petite /pəˈtiːt/ adj
menue
Of a woman: fairly short and of slim build

petition /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ n
pétition
formal, written request made to an official person
compilation of signatures

petition /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ v
pétitionner
to make a request

petitioner n
pétitionnaire
someone who presents a petition to a court

petrel /ˈpɛtɹəl/ n
pétrel
Procellariiformes

petrichor /ˈpɛt.ɹɪ.kə, -ˌkɔː/ /ˈpɛt.ɹɪˌkɔɹ, -kɚ/ n
petrichor
distinctive scent which accompanies rain

petrify /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/ v
pétrifier
to harden organic matter
to produce rigidity akin to stone
to immobilize with fright

petrodollar /ˈpɛtɹoʊˌdɑlɚ/ /ˈpɛtɹə(ʊ)ˌdɒlə/ n
pétrodollar
money (either notionally or specifically in dollars or other currencies) earned from the sale of oil

petroglyph /ˈpɛ.tɹoʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈpɛ.tɹəʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌɡlɪf/ n
pétroglyphe
a rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times

petrography n
pétrographie
the branch of petrology

petroleum ether n
éther de pétrole
petroleum fraction

petrology /pəˈtɹɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /pɪˈtɹɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
pétrologie
the study of rock

petticoat /ˈpɛtɪkət/ /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/ n
cotillon
historical: ornamental skirt or underskirt
jupon combinaison
woman's undergarment worn under a skirt

pettifogger /ˈpɛtɪˌfɑːɡɚ/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡə/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɔːɡɚ/ n
avocaillon chicaneur
An unscrupulous lawyer

petting /ˈpɛtɪŋ/ [ˈpʰɛɾɪŋ] n
pelotage tripotage
kissing, stroking, etc., in a sexual manner

petty /ˈpɛ.ti/ [ˈpʰɛ.ɾi] adj
insignifiant mesquin petit
of persons or their behaviour: marked by or reflective of undesirably limited interests, sympathies, or views; preoccupied with subjects having little or no importance and not mindful of broader concerns

petty bourgeoisie n
petite bourgeoisie
social class

petty crime n
délit
minor criminal act

petty officer n
maître
non-commissioned officer

petty theft n
chapardage larcin
theft of property of low value

petulant /ˈpɛtjələnt/ /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/ /ˈpɛt͡ʃələnt/ /ˈpɛt͡ʃʊlənt/ adj
irascible pétulant
easily irritated or annoyed

pew /pjuː/ interjection
pouah
expression of disgust in response to an unpleasant odor

pew /pjuː/ n
banc de fidèle banc d’église
long bench in a church
banc de l’œuvre banc d’œuvre
enclosed compartment in a church

pewter /ˈpjutɚ/ /ˈpjuːtə/ [ˈpjuɾɚ] n
métal blanc potin
alloy of tin, copper and antimony
potin gris
alloy of tin and lead

pewterware /ˈpjuːtə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/ n
pot d'étain vaisselle d'étain
articles made from pewter

peyote /peɪˈjoʊti/ n
peyotl
cactus

pff /p͡fː/ [p͡ɸː] [ʙ̥͡ɸː] interjection
pff
An expression of disappointment

phablet /ˈfæblɪt/ n
phablette
electronic handheld device

phagnalon n
phagnalon
Phagnalon

phagocyte /ˈfeɪɡəsaɪt/ n
phagocyte
cell of the immune system

phagocytic adj
phagocytaire
of or pertaining to phagocytes or phagocytosis

phagocytize v
phagocyter engloutir
destroy by phagosytosis

phagocytosis /ˌfeɪ.ɡoʊ.saɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌfeɪ.ɡəʊ.saɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ n
phagocytose

phagotrophy n
phagotrophie

phalanx /ˈfeɪ.ˌlæŋks/ /ˈfæ.ˌlæŋks/ n
phalange
ancient Greek military unit
finger or toe bone

phalarope /ˈfæləɹəʊp/ n
phalarope
wading bird in the family Scolopacidae

phaleristics n
phaléristique
the study of orders, fraternity, and award items

phallic /ˈfælɪk/ adj
phallique

phallicism n
phallisme
phallus-worship

phallocentric /ˌfalə(ʊ)ˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
phallocentrique
Focus on the phallus or on a male point of view.

phallocentrism n
phallocentrisme
Focus on the phallus or on a male point of view.

phallocracy /faˈlɒkɹəsi/ /fəˈlɒkɹəsi/ n
phallocratie
government by men

phallocrat n
phallocrate phallo
phallocrat

phallological adj
phallologique
phallological

phallology n
phallologie
phallology

phalloplasty n
phalloplastie
plastic surgery to construct or repair a penis

phallus /ˈfæləs/ n
phallus
the penis or its representation

phanerophyte n
phanérophyte
any woody plant that carries its dormant buds openly on branches above the ground

phantasmagoria /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒɹi.ə/ /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɔːɹi.ə/ n
fantasmagorie
a dreamlike state

phantasmagoric adj
fantasmagorique
characterized by or pertaining to a dreamlike blurring of real and imaginary elements

phantasmophobia n
phantasmophobie
abnormal or irrational fear of ghosts and phantoms

phantom /ˈfæntəm/ n
fantôme
something having no physical reality

phantom limb n
membre fantôme
false sensation

phantom pain n
douleur fantôme
sensation of pain coming from a part of the body that has been amputated

phantosmia n
phantosmie

pharaoh /ˈfæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈfɛ(ə)ɹ.oʊ/ /ˈfɛə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛː.ɹəʊ/ n
pharaon
supreme ruler of ancient Egypt

pharma n
industrie pharmaceutique
pharmaceutical sector

pharmaceutical /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈkjuː.tɪ.kl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈs(j)uː.tɪ.kl̩/ adj
pharmaceutique
of, or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists

pharmacist /ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ n
pharmacien apothicaire pharmacienne
professional who dispenses prescription drugs
pharmacien pharmacienne
one who studies pharmacy

pharmacochemistry n
pharmacochimie

pharmacodependence n
pharmacodépendance

pharmacodynamics n
pharmacodynamie pharmacodynamique
branch of pharmacology

pharmacognosy n
pharmacognosie
branch of pharmacology

pharmacokinetic /ˌfɑː(ɹ)məkəʊkɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
pharmacocinétique

pharmacokinetics /ˌfɑː(ɹ)məkəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks/ n
pharmacocinétique
branch of pharmacology

pharmacological /ˌfɑɹməkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
pharmacologique
of or having to do with pharmacology

pharmacologist /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
pharmacologue
student of or one who is versed in pharmacology

pharmacology /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ n
pharmacologie
science that studies the effects of chemical compounds on living animals

pharmacotherapy n
pharmacothérapie
use of pharmaceuticals to treat disease

pharmacovigilance /ˌfɑɹməkoʊˈvɪd͡ʒɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌfɑːməkəʊˈvɪd͡ʒɪl(ə)ns/ n
pharmacovigilance
detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects of medicines

pharmacy /ˈfɑɹməsi/ /ˈfɑːməsi/ n
pharmacie
science of medicinal substances
pharmacie officine
a place where prescription drugs are dispensed

pharyngeal /fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/ /fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /fəˈɹɪn.ʒi.əl/ /ˌfa.ɹɪnˈd͡ʒiː.əl/ /ˌfæɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ /ˌfɛɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ adj
pharyngien pharyngé
of or pertaining to the pharynx
of pharyngeal sounds

pharyngealization n
pharyngalisation
act or process of pharyngealizing

pharyngitis n
pharyngite angine
inflammation of the pharynx

pharynx /ˈfa.ɹɪŋks/ /ˈfæɹ.ɪŋks/ /ˈfɛɹ.ɪŋks/ n
pharynx
part of the alimentary canal

phase /feɪz/ n
phase
distinguishable part of a sequence
astronomy: particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle
physics: point or portion in a recurring series of changes

phase modulation n
modulation de phase
form of modulation

phase space n
espace des phases
topological space of states of a system

phase transition n
transition de phase
change in physical system

phase velocity n
vitesse d'une onde
propagation velocity of a pure sine wave

phat /fæt/ adj
génial super
slang: excellent
sexy
slang: sexy

phatic /ˈfætɪk/ adj
phatique
more polite than meaningful

pheasant /ˈfɛzənt/ n
faisan
bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food

pheasant's eye n
adonide adonis
flowering plant of the genus Adonis

pheasant-tailed jacana n
jacana à longue queue
Hydrophasianus chirurgus

pheasantry n
faisanderie
place for keeping pheasants

phenakistoscope /ˌfiːnəˈkɪstəskəʊp/ /ˌfɛnəˈkɪstəskəʊp/ n
phénakistiscope

phenol /ˈfinɑl/ /ˈfinəl/ /ˈfiːnɒl/ /ˈfiːnəl/ n
phénol
any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring
caustic compound derived from benzene

phenolic adj
phénolique
organic chemistry: of, relating to, or derived from a phenol

phenological adj
phénologique
pertaining to phenology

phenology n
phénologie
study of the effect of climate

phenolphthalein /ˌfi.nl̩ˈθæl.i.ɪn/ /ˌfi.nl̩ˈθæˌlin/ /ˌfiː.nɒlˈ(f)θa.liːn/ /ˌfiː.nɒlˈ(f)θeɪ.liːn/ n
phénolphtaléine

phenomenal /fə-/ /fɪˈnɑmɪnəl/ /fɪˈnɒmɪnəl/ /fɪˈnɔmɪnəl/ adj
phénoménal
remarkable

phenomenalism n
phénoménisme
doctrine

phenomenality n
phénoménalité
state or property

phenomenological adj
phénoménologique
of or relating to phenomenology

phenomenology /fɪˌnɑməˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /fɪˌnɒmɪˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ n
phénoménologie
philosophy based on intuitive experience of phenomena

phenomenon /-nən/ /fəˈnɑmənə/ /fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/ /fəˈnɒmɪnə/ /fəˈnɒmɪnən/ /fɪ-/ /fɪˈnɔmɪnə/ /fɪˈnɔmɪnən/ n
phénomène
unusual, curious, or astonishing fact or event
observable fact or occurrence

phenotype /ˈfiː.noʊˌtaɪp/ /ˈfiː.nə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp/ /ˈfiː.nəˌtaɪp/ n
phénotype
appearance of organism

phenotypic /fiːnə(ʊ)ˈtɪpɪk/ adj
phénotypique
of, or relating to a phenotype

phenylalanine n
phénylalanine
amino acid; C₉H11NO₂

phenylephrine /ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹiːn/ /ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹɪn/ /ˌfɛn.əlˈɛf.ɹiːn/ /ˌfɛn.əlˈɛf.ɹɪn/ /ˌfɛn.ɪlˈɛf.ɹɪn/ /ˌfɛn.ʌɪlˈɛf.ɹiːn/ n
phényléphrine
α-adrenergic receptor agonist

phenylketonuria /fɛnʌɪlkiːtəˈnjʊəɹɪə/ n
phénylcétonurie
metabolic disorder

pheochromocytoma n
phéochromocytome
tumour

pheromonal adj
phéromonal
pertaining to a pheromone

pheromone n
phéromone
chemical

phew /fjuː/ [ɸj̊u̥˥˩] interjection
ouf pfou
Used to show relief, fatigue, or surprise
pouah
Used to show disgust

phi /faɪ/ /fiː/ n
phi
Greek letter

phi-feature n
trait-phi
grammatical feature such as person or number

philanderer /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹə/ /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹɚ/ /fɪ.ˈlæn.dɚ.ɚ/ n
charmeur flirteur
fickle lover
dragueur
someone who engages in casual sex

philanthropic adj
philanthropique
of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy

philanthropist n
philanthrope
person who loves mankind
very generous person

philanthropy /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.pi/ /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.piː/ n
philanthropie
benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of mankind

philatelic adj
philatélique
relating to stamp collecting

philatelist /fɪˈlætəlɪst/ n
philatéliste
a person who studies or collects stamps

philately /fɪˈlæt.ə.li/ n
philatélie
the study of postage stamps, postal routes, postal history, etc.
philatélie collection de timbres
stamp collecting

philematology /fɪˌləməˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /fɪˌlɪməˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
philamatologie
scientific study of kissing

philhellene n
philhellène
lover of Greek culture
supporter of Greek independence

philia /ˈfil.jə/ /ˈfiː.li.ə/ /ˈfɪl.i.ə/ /ˈfɪl.jə/ n
philie
psychological disorder

philippic /fɪˈlɪpɪk/ n
philippique
any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation

philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ adj
philistin béotien
lacking in appreciation for or antagonistic towards art or culture

philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ n
philistin béotien béotienne philistine
person who is ignorant or uneducated; specifically, a person who lacks appreciation of culture

philistinism n
béotisme
philistinism

phillumenist /fɪˈluːmənɪst/ n
philuméniste
collector

phillumeny n
philuménie
hobby

philogyny n
philogynie
love or respect for women

philological adj
philologique
philological

philologically adv
philologiquement
in a philological manner

philologist n
philologue
person who engages in philology

philology /fɪˈlɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /fɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /fɪˈlɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
philologie
philology

philopena /ˌfɪləˈpiːnə/ n
philippine
A game
A nut or almond with double kernel
The occasion

philopolemic /ˌfɪloʊpəˈlɛmɪk/ /ˌfɪləʊpəˈlɛmɪk/ adj
philopolémique
exalting or supporting conflict or war

philosophaster n
philosophâtre philosophard
a pretender to philosophy; a petty or charlatan philosopher

philosopheme /fɪˈlɒsəfiːm/ n
philosophème
a philosophical statement, theorem or axiom

philosopher /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/ /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ n
philosophe
person devoted to studying philosophy

philosopher king n
philosophe roi
very wise ruler

philosopher's stone n
pierre philosophale
philosopher's stone

philosophical sin n
péché philosophique
sin against natural moral order

philosophically adv
philosophiquement
in a philosophical manner

philosophy /fɪˈlɑsəfi/ /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ n
philosophie
academic discipline
comprehensive system of belief
view regarding fundamental principles
general principle
the pursuit of wisdom

philosophy of science n
philosophie des sciences
study of the assumptions, foundations, and implications of science

philter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ n
philtre
love potion

philtrum /ˈfɪl.tɹəm/ n
philtrum sillon naso-labial
shallow vertical groove

phimosis /faɪˈmoʊ.sɪs/ /fʌɪˈməʊ.sɪs/ n
phimosis
contraction of the foreskin

phishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n
hameçonnage phishing
malicious act

phlebitis /flɪˈbaɪtɪs/ n
phlébite
inflammation of vein

phlebotomist n
phlébotomiste
medical worker

phlebotomy /fləˈbɒtəmi/ /flɪˈbɒtəmi/ n
phlébotomie
the opening of a vein, either to withdraw blood or for letting blood; venesection

phlegm /fliːm/ /flɛm/ n
flegme
calmness, composure
flegme pituite
historical: humour
glaire
mucus secreted in the bronchial passages

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ adj
flegmatique
not easily excited to action
generating, causing, or full of phlegm

phloem /ˈfloʊ.əm/ /ˈfloʊ.ɛm/ /ˈfləʊ.əm/ /ˈfləʊ.ɛm/ n
phloème
vascular tissue

phlogisticate v
phlogistiquer
to combine phlogiston with

phlogiston /flə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɪstɒn/ /flə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɪstən/ n
phlogistique
hypothetical fiery principle
phlogistique phlogiston

phlogopite n
phlogopite
a mica, the magnesium endmember of biotite

phlogosis n
phlogose
phlogosis

phlox /flɒks/ /flɔks/ n
phlox
plant of genus Phlox

pho /foʊ/ /fə/ /fəʊ/ /fɜː/ /fʌ/ n
pho phở
Vietnamese soup

phobia /ˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˈfəʊbɪə/ n
phobie
irrational or obsessive fear or anxiety

phobophobia n
phobophobie
fear of fear

phocomelia /ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə/ n
phocomélie
phocomelia

phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ n
phénix
mythological bird

phon n
phone
unit of apparent loudness

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ n
phone
speech segment

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ v
appeler téléphoner
to call (someone) on the telephone

phone in v
faire le service minimum
to fulfill a responsibility with a minimum effort

phone sex n
téléphone rose
erotic or sexual telephone conversation between two or more people

phone up v
téléphoner
to contact by telephone

phonecard n
télécarte
a chargecard used to pay for telephone calls

phoneme /ˈfoʊnim/ /ˈfəʊniːm/ n
phonème
indivisible unit of sound

phonemic /fəʊˈniːmɪk/ /fəˈniːmɪk/ adj
phonémique
relating to phonemes

phonemic merger n
convergence
phenomenon in which two different phonemes merge

phonemic split n
scission
phenomenon in which a single phoneme diverges

phonemically adv
phonémiquement
in terms of phonemes

phonendoscope n
phonendoscope
a form of stethoscope used in auscultation

phonetic /fəˈnɛt.ɪk/ [fəˈnɛɾɪk] adj
phonétique
relating to sounds of spoken language
linguistics: relating to phones

phonetic erosion n
érosion phonétique

phonetically adv
phonétiquement
in the way it sounds

phonetician /ˌfoʊ.nəˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfɑ.nəˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfɒn.ɪˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfɔn.ɪˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfəʊ.nɪˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ n
phonéticien phonéticienne phonétiste
person who specializes in phonetics

phonetics /fəˈnɛtɪks/ n
phonétique
study of speech sounds and their representation by written symbols

phonic /ˈfoʊ.nɪk/ /ˈfɑn.ɪk/ /ˈfɒn.ɪk/ adj
phonique
phonic

phono- /fəˈnɒ-/ /ˈfoʊnoʊ-/ /ˈfoʊnə-/ /ˌfoʊnoʊ-/ /ˌfoʊnə-/ prefix
phono-
relating to sound

phono-semantic compound n
idéo-phonogramme
a type of Chinese character

phonogram /ˈfɑ.nəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈfəʊ.nə.ɡɹæm/ n
phonogramme
(linguistics) character or symbol

phonography n
phonographie
transcription of speech using symbol

phonolitic adj
phonolitique

phonological /ˌfoʊ̯nəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfɑnəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfəʊ̯nəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
phonologique
of or relating to phonology

phonologist /fəˈnɑləd͡ʒɪst/ n
phonologue
person who specializes in phonology

phonology /fəˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /fəˈnɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /fəˈnɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
phonologie
subfield of linguistics concerned with the way sounds function in languages
way sounds function within a given language

phonometer n
phonomètre
instrument

phonon /ˈfoʊ.nɑn/ /ˈfoʊ.nɔn/ n
phonon
quantum of acoustic energy

phononic adj
phononique
relating to the study of phonons

phonophobia n
phonophobie
fear of sounds

phonosemantic adj
phono-sémantique
CJKV characters with a semantic and a phonetic

phonotactics /ˈfoʊnoʊˌtæktɪks/ /ˈfoʊnəˌtæktɪks/ /ˈfəʊnə(ʊ)ˌtaktɪks/ n
phonotactique
branch of phonology

phony /ˈfoʊni/ adj
faux contrefait falsifié frauduleux à la gomme à la noix
fraudulent; fake

phony /ˈfoʊni/ n
faussaire faux-nez usurpateur usurpatrice
a person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own
faux guignol mystificateur prophète
a person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold

phony as a three-dollar bill adj
être faux comme un jeton

phormium /ˈfɔ(ɹ)ˌmiəm/ n
lin de Nouvelle-Zélande phormion phormium
New Zealand flax

phosphatase n
phosphatase
an enzyme that hydrolyzes phosphate esters

phosphate /ˈfɑsfeɪt/ /ˈfɒsfeɪt/ n
phosphate
any salt or ester of phosphoric acid

phosphatemia n
phosphatémie
the presence of phosphate in the blood

phosphene n
phosphène
sensation of lights

phosphide n
phosphure
binary compound of phosphorus

phospholipid n
phospholipide
lipid consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group

phosphorene n
phosphorène

phosphoresce v
phosphorescer
to exhibit phosphorescence

phosphorescence /ˌfɑs.fəˈɹɛs.əns/ /ˌfɒs.fəˈɹɛs.əns/ n
phosphorescence
emission of light without heat

phosphorescent adj
phosphorescent
emitting light for a period of time after the source of excitation is taken away

phosphoric adj
phosphorique
pertaining to phosphorus

phosphoric acid n
acide phosphorique
the colourless liquid; H₃PO₄

phosphorous adj
phosphorescent phosphorescente phosphoreux phosphorique
of or pertaining to phosphorus
of, relating to or containing trivalent phosphorus
resembling phosphorus
phosphorique

phosphorous acid n
acide phosphoreux
H₃PO₃

phosphorus /ˈfɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈfɒs.fə.ɹəs/ /ˈfɒs.fɹəs/ n
phosphore
element

phosphorylation n
phosphorylation
the process of transferring a phosphate group from a donor to an acceptor

photic adj
photique
irradiated by light

photino n
photino
superpartner of the photon

photo /ˈfoʊ.toʊ/ /ˈfəʊ.təʊ/ [ˈfŏʊɾoʊ] [ˈfəʊtʰəʊ] v
photographier
to take a photograph

photo album n
album photo
book with a collection of photographs placed inside

photo booth n
photomaton
a coin-operated kiosk used to take photographs

photo finish n
photo-finish
finish of a race in which the leaders are close together

photo shoot n
séance photo séance photos
photo session

photo- prefix
photo-
light

photobiological adj
photobiologique
of or pertaining to photobiology

photoblog n
photoblog
a type of blog designed primarily to showcase photographs

photobomb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌbɒm/ n
photobomb
a photo containing someone or something that is photobombing

photobomber n
photobombeur
One who photobombs

photobook n
album photo
book of photographs

photocatalysis n
photocatalyse
Chemistry: Catalysis by a photocatalyst.

photocatalyst n
photocatalyseur
substance that absorbs light and catalyzes a reaction

photocatalytic adj
photocatalytique

photochemical adj
photochimique
relating to photochemistry

photochemical reaction n
réaction photochimique
chemical reaction

photochemistry n
photochimie
study of photochemical reactions

photoconductivity n
photoconductivité
an increase in the electrical conductivity of a material as a result of incident electromagnetic radiation

photocopier n
photocopieur photocopieuse
machine which reproduces documents by photographing the original over a glass plate and printing duplicates

photocopy /ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ n
photocopie
copy made using a photocopier

photodetection n
photodétection

photodiode n
photodiode
semiconductor

photodisintegration /ˈfoʊ.toʊ.dɪs.ɪn.tɪˌɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˈfoʊ.ɾoʊ.də-/ /ˈfoʊ.ɾoʊ.dɪ.sɪɾ̃.əˌɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˈfoʊ.ɾə.də-/ /ˈfoʊ.ɾə.dɪ-/ [-sɪn.əˌɡɹeɪ.ʃən] n
photodésintégration
physics: any nuclear reaction initiated by absorption of high-energy electromagnetic radiation

photoelectric adj
photoélectrique
relating to electric effects

photoelectric cell n
cellule photoélectrique photocellule
transducer

photoemission n
photoémission
ejection of electrons

photoemissive adj
photoémissif
relating to photoemission

photoemissivity n
photoémissivité
being photoemissive

photogenic /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfoʊ.təˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ adj
photogénique
looking good when photographed

photogrammetry n
photogrammétrie
both

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ [ˈfŏʊ.ɾə.ˌɡɹ̠æf] [ˈfəʊ.tʰə̥.ˌɡɹ̠ɑːf] n
photographie photo
picture

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ [ˈfŏʊ.ɾə.ˌɡɹ̠æf] [ˈfəʊ.tʰə̥.ˌɡɹ̠ɑːf] v
photographier
to take a photograph

photographer /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ n
photographe photoseur
one who takes photographs

photographic /ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/ [ˌfoʊɾəˈɡɹæfɪk] adj
photographique
of or pertaining to photographs
of or pertaining to photography

photography /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /fəˈtɒ.ɡɹə.fi/ n
photographie
art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces
occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs

photojournalism n
photojournalisme
journalism via photographs or images

photolysis n
photolyse
chemical reaction

photomacrography n
photomacrographie
photography of small objects at close range

photomask n
masque photographique

photometeor n
photométéore

photometer /fəˈtɑmɪtɚ/ /fəˈtɒmɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈfoʊtoʊˌmitɚ/ /ˈfəʊtəʊˌmiːtə(ɹ)/ n
photomètre
measuring instrument

photometric adj
photométrique
adjusting position with respect to light
of or relating to photometry

photomicrography n
photomicrographie
photography using a microscope

photomontage n
photomontage
composite image

photon /ˈfəʊtɒn/ n
photon
quantum of light

photon sphere n
sphère de photons sphère photonique
spherical boundary surrounding a black hole in which photons travel in circular orbits

photonic adj
photonique
relating to photons

photonics /foʊˈtɑnɪks/ n
photonique
science and technology of generating and controlling photons

photonovel n
roman-photo

photopaper n
papier photographique
paper for photographic prints

photophobia n
photophobie
excessive sensitivity to light

photophore n
photophore
light-emitting organ

photoreceptor n
photorécepteur
biology: a specialized neuron able to detect and react to light

photoshop n
photoshoper
to digitally edit a picture

photoshopped adj
photoshopé
digitally edited or altered

photosynthesis /ˌfoʊ.toʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ [ˌfŏʊ.ɾoʊ.ˈsɪn̪.θə.sɪs] [ˌfəʊ.tʰəʊ.ˈsɪn̪.θə.sɪs] n
photosynthèse
biological process

phototherapy n
photothérapie
medical therapy using light

phototoxic adj
phototoxique
causing damage to the skin when exposed to light

phototropism n
héliotropisme
biology: the movement of a plant towards or away from light

photovoltaic adj
photovoltaïque
producing a voltage when exposed to light

phrasal preposition n
locution prépositive
phrasal preposition

phrasal verb n
verbe à particule phrasal verb
idiomatic phrase

phrase /fɹeɪz/ n
locution expression
short written or spoken expression
phrase
music: small section of music in a larger piece
phrase syntagme
grammar: group of two or more words that express an idea but do not form a complete sentence

phrase /fɹeɪz/ v
exprimer formuler
express by means of words
phraser
music: divide into melodic phrases

phrase book n
guide de conversation carnet de phrases recueil d'expressions
book of everyday expressions and vocabulary

phraseological /ˌfɹeɪziəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
phraséologique
of or pertaining to phraseology

phraseology /fɹeɪziˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /fɹeɪziˈɒləd͡ʒɪ/ /fɹeɪzˈɑləd͡ʒi/ n
phraséologie
study of set or fixed expressions

phrasing /ˈfɹeɪzɪŋ/ n
choix de mots formulation
the way a statement is put together
phrasé
the way the musical phrases are put together

phreatic /fɹiˈæt.ɪk/ adj
phréatique
Of, or pertaining to ground water
éruption phréatique
Eruption / explosion caused by contact between groundwater and high-temperature material

phrenological adj
phrénologique
of, or relating to phrenology

phrenologist n
phrénologiste phrénologue
adherent or practitioner of phrenology

phrenology n
phrénologie
the science or discredited pseudo-science of phrenology

phthalate /ˈ(f)θaleɪt/ /ˈ(f)θælɪt/ n
phtalate
salt or ester

phthiriasis n
phtiriase
infestation with crab lice

phthisic adj
phtisique
of or relating to phthisis

phthisis /ˈ(f)θaɪsɪs/ /ˈtaɪsɪs/ n
phtisie
phthisis

phugoid /ˈfjuˌɡɔɪd/ /ˈfjuːɡɔɪd/ n
phugoïde
motion of an aircraft, missile, or other flying object continuously oscillating in a vertical plane

phycology n
phycologie algologie
study of algae

phylactery /fɪˈlæktəɹi/ n
amulet phylactère talisman
small object worn for its magical power; amulet or charm
phylactère
leather case containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men; the tefilla

phyllo /ˈfaɪloʊ/ /ˈfaɪləʊ/ /ˈfiːloʊ / /ˈfiːləʊ/ n
feuille de brick pâte filo pâte phyllo
type of dough

phylloxera /fɪˈlɒksəɹə/ n
phylloxéra
aphid

phylogenesis n
phylogenèse
evolutionary development of species

phylogenetic tree n
arbre phylogénétique
tree diagram

phylogenetics /ˌfaɪləd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪks/ n
phylogénie
study of organism relationships

phylogenic adj
phylogénique

phylogeny /faɪˈlɑd͡ʒəni/ /faɪˈlɒd͡ʒəni/ n
phylogénie
evolutionary history of an organism

phylum /ˈfaɪləm/ n
embranchement phylum
(biology, taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class

physalite n
physalite

physiatrist n
physiatre

physic nut n
pourghère
small tree

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
physique
having to do with physics
having to do with the material world; tangible
physique physiologique
having to do with the body; corporeal

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ n
check-up visite médicale
physical examination

physical education n
éducation physique
curriculum component

physical examination n
examen clinique
type of examination of the patient's body

physical mediumship n
médiumnité à effets physiques
ability to make the spirit world cause physical phenomena

physical quantity n
grandeur physique
physical property

physicalist n
physicaliste
an adherent of physicalism

physicalization n
physicalisation
the act, process, or result of physicalizing

physically /ˈfɪzɪkli/ adv
physiquement
in a physical manner

physician /fɪˈzɪʃən/ n
docteure doctoresse femme médecin
a female medical doctor
médecin docteur doctoresse docteure
medical doctor

physician, heal thyself proverb
médecin, guéris-toi toi-même

physicist /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ n
physicien physicienne
person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics

physics /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
physique
branch of science

physio /ˈfɪzɪəʊ/ n
kiné
Abbreviation of physiotherapist

physiognomist n
physiognomoniste
one who studies physiognomy

physiognomy /fɪziˈɑ(ɡ)nəmi/ /fɪziˈɒnəmi/ /fɪziˈɒɡnəmi/ n
physiognomonie
art or pseudoscience of deducing the character or personality from the bodily appearance

physiography n
physiographie
subfield of geography

physiological /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.i.kəl/ /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɔd͡ʒ.i.kəl/ adj
physiologique
of, or relating to physiology

physiologically adv
physiologiquement
in accordance with the science of physiology

physiology /ˌfɪziˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌfɪziˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
physiologie
branch of biology

physiotherapist n
physiothérapeute kinésithérapeute
therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise

physiotherapy n
kinésithérapie
therapy that uses physical techniques such as massage and exercise

phytic acid n
acide phytique
compound

phyto- /faɪtoʊ/ /faɪtəʊ/ prefix
phyto-
Pertaining to or derived from plants

phytodiversity n
phytodiversité

phytohormone n
phytohormone
plant hormone

phytoid adj
phytoïde
plantlike

phytomining /ˈfaɪtoʊˌmaɪnɪŋ/ /ˈfaɪtəʊˌmaɪnɪŋ/ [-ɾoʊ-] n
phytominage
planting and harvesting of vegetation that selectively concentrates specific metals from the environment into their tissues, for the purpose of commercial exploitation of the extracted metal

phytopathology n
phytopathologie
study of plant diseases

phytophagous adj
phytophage
feeding on plants

phytoplankton /ˌfaɪ.toʊˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌfaɪ.təˈplæŋk.tən/ n
phytoplancton
plankton which obatin energy by photosynthesis

phytosanitary adj
phytosanitaire
concerning the health of plants

phytosociology n
phytosociologie
the study of the ecology, classification and distribution of plant communities

phytosterol n
phytostérol

phytotherapy n
phytothérapie
medical use of plant extracts

phytotoxic adj
phytotoxique

phytotronic adj
phytotronique

pi /paɪ/ n
pi
irrational mathematical constant
letter of Greek alphabet

pia mater n
pie-mère
innermost of the meninges

pianissimo adv
pianissimo
very soft

pianist /piˈænɪst/ /ˈpi.ənɪst/ n
pianiste
person who plays the piano

pianistic adj
pianistique
pertaining to piano playing

pianistics n
pianistique
art or technique of playing the piano

piano /paɪˈænoʊ/ /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈænəʊ/ n
piano
a keyboard musical instrument

piano accordion n
accordéon-piano
type of accordion

piano maker n
facteur de pianos
maker of pianos

piano nobile n
étage noble bel étage
floor

pianofortist n
pianofortiste
pianofortist

piastre n
piastre
Ottoman or Middle Eastern currency
historical: Spanish or Spanish-American coin

picador /ˈpɪkədɔː(ɹ)/ n
picador
a lancer mounted on horseback who assists a matador

picaresque /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ adj
picaresque
of or pertaining to rogues

picaresque /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ n
picaresque
picaresque novel

picaresqueness n
picaresquité
the quality of being picaresque

picaridin n
picaridine

piccolo /ˈpɪkl̩oʊ/ /ˈpɪkoloʊ/ /ˈpɪkəloʊ/ /ˈpɪkələʊ/ n
piccolo
small, high-pitched transverse flute
piccolo quart
bottle of champagne

pick /pɪk/ [pʰɪk] n
choix
choice
passe-partout
tool to open a lock
pioche
pickaxe
écran
basketball: screen

pick /pɪk/ [pʰɪk] v
choisir
cueillir
to remove a fruit or plant for consumption
cueillir prendre
to grasp and pull with fingers

pick of the litter n
haut du panier
best in group

pick on v
embêter
bully, bother, or harass

pick one's nose v
fourrer son doigt dans son nez se curer le nez se mettre le doigt dans le nez
insert a finger into one's nostril

pick out v
distinguer faire la différence faire la distinction
to distinguish

pick up v
capter
to receive (a signal)
chercher prendre
to collect a passenger
collecter prendre
to collect an object, especially in passing
draguer
to meet and seduce somebody for romantic purposes
décrocher
to answer (a telephone), see pick up the phone
noter
to notice, detect or discern
reprendre
to restart or resume
s'améliorer
to improve, increase, or speed up
saisir (comprendre)
to learn, to grasp; to begin to understand
soulever
to lift; to grasp and raise

pick up the pace v
presser le pas
to begin moving or working faster

pick up the phone v
décrocher
to pick up the receiver of a telephone to answer a call

pick-up line n
disquette phrase d'accroche phrase d'approche
short introduction intended to garner romantic or sexual interest from a stranger

pickaxe /ˈpɪkˌæks/ n
pioche
heavy iron tool

pickaxe /ˈpɪkˌæks/ v
piocher
to use a pickaxe

picker /ˈpɪkə(ɹ)/ n
cueilleur glaneur glaneuse
one who picks
sélecteur
computing: any user interface control that selects something

picket /ˈpɪkɪt/ n
piquet
stake driven into the ground

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ n
cornichon
preserved cucumber
pickles
any vegetable preserved in vinegar and consumed as relish

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ v
saler
to preserve food in a salt, sugar or vinegar solution

pickling /ˈpɪk.lɪŋ/ n
décapage
process by which the oxide scale on steel or other metallic objects is chemically removed by strong acids

pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ n
pickpocket voleur à la tire
one who steals from the pocket of a passerby

pickup n
drague
flirtation, courting

pickup artist n
séducteur

pickup truck n
pick-up pickup
truck with an open cargo bed

picky /ˈpɪki/ adj
pointilleux
fussy, particular

picnic /ˈpɪknɪk/ n
jeu d’enfant
an easy or pleasant task
pique-nique picnic piquenique
a meal eaten outdoors

picnicker n
piqueniqueur piqueniqueuse
Someone having a picnic

pico- /ˈpaɪ.koʊ/ /ˈpi.koʊ/ /ˈpiː.kəʊ/ prefix
pico-
multiplying the unit by 10−12

picogram n
picogramme
unit of mass

picometer n
picomètre
10-12 of a meter

picric acid n
acide picrique
picric acid

pics or it didn't happen phraseologicalUnit
photo sinon fake תמונה, או שזה לא קרה
used to request a picture of a reported event

pictogram n
pictogramme
picture that represents a word or an idea

pictogrammatic adj
pictogrammatique

pictorial /pɪkˈtɔɹi.əl/ n
illustré
newspaper or magazine with many pictures

picture /ˈpɪk(t)ʃə/ /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ /ˈpɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
cinéma
informal: cinema
image
representation of visible reality produced by drawing, etc
photo
photograph

picture book n
livre d'image
a book for young children with illustrations

picture dictionary n
dictionnaire visuel
dictionary with pictures

picture-in-picture n
incrustation d'image
simultaneous display of full TV screen and inset window

picturesque /pɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛsk/ adj
pittoresque
resembling a picture or painting

picturesquely /ˌpɪktjʊəˈɹɛskli/ /ˌpɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛskli/ adv
pittoresquement
picturesquely

pidgin /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ n
pidgin créole langue véhiculaire
amalgamation of two languages having no native speakers

pie /paɪ/ /pɑɪ/ n
gâteau
whole of wealth or resource
tarte
type of pastry
tourte tarte
nonpastry dish resembling a pie

pie /paɪ/ /pɑɪ/ v
entarter
to hit in the face with a pie

pie chart n
camembert
graph

pie-in-the-sky /ˈpaɪ n̩ ðə ˈskaɪ/ adj
illusoire utopique
of a dream unlikely to ever come true

piebald /ˈpaɪ.bɑld/ /ˈpaɪ.bɔld/ /ˈpaɪ.bɔːld/ adj
pie
spotted or blotched

piece /piːs/ n
morceau pièce bout part
part of a larger whole
pièce
small coin
chess: figure other than pawn; similar counter in other games
artillery gun

piece of ass /ˈpiːs əv ˈæs/ n
bombe sexuelle
A very attractive woman.
coup d’un soir
A one night stand.

piece of cake /ˈpiːsə(v)ˈkeɪk/ n
jeu d'enfant
simple or easy job

piece of eight n
pièce de huit

piece of furniture n
meuble
item of furniture

piece of paper n
billet bulletin fiche
sheet or scrap of paper

piece of shit n
chierie merde saloperie
a bad thing
fumier merde pauvre merde sac à merde sous-merde
a despicable person

piece together v
assembler reconstituer
to physically assemble from fragments or pieces
reconstituer réassembler
(figuratively) to reconstruct an event or goal from incomplete or flawed elements

piece work n
travail à la pièce
type of work

piecewise adv
par morceaux
mathematics: throughout separate parts but not necessarily throughout the whole

pieceworker n
apiéceur apiéceuse
A worker paid according to the number of units produced

pied bushchat n
tarier pie
Saxicola caprata

pied wheatear n
traquet pie
Oenanthe pleschanka

pied-à-terre /pi.eɪ.dəˈtɛə/ /pi.eɪ.dəˈtɛɹ/ n
pied-à-terre
smaller secondary lodging

piedouche n
piédouche
small pedestal

piehole n
gueule
mouth (rude)

pieing n
entartage entartement
an instance of throwing a pie at someone

piemontite /ˈpiməntaɪt/ /ˈpiːmɒntaɪt/ n
piémontite piedmontite
mineral

pier /pɪ(ə)ɹ/ /pɪɹ/ n
jetée
raised platform built from the shore out over water
similar structure used to provide entertainment
pile
structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge
pilier
rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof
ponton
structure used to accommodate ships

pier glass n
trumeau
tall, narrow mirror

pierce /pɜː(ɹ)s/ /pɪəs/ /pɪɹs/ v
percer
puncture
create a hole for jewelry
interrupt

piercing /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ adj
perçant

piercing /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ n
piercing
the jewelry itself
piercing perçage
hole for jewelry

pierogi /pəˈɹoːɡi/ /pɛˈɾoːɡi/ n
pérogy ravioli polonais
dumpling

pietism /ˈpʌɪətɪz(ə)m/ n
piétisme
movement in the Lutheran church

pietist n
piétiste
supporter of pietism

piety /ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
piété
reverence and devotion to God

piezoelectric adj
piézoélectrique
of or relating to piezoelectricity

piezoelectricity /piˌeɪzəʊ.ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ /pʌɪˌiːzəʊ.ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ /ˌpiːzəʊ.ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ n
piézoélectricité
capacity of crystal to generate electricity

piezometer n
piézomètre
instrument used to measure pressure

piffle /ˈpɪf.əl/ n
babil bafouillage baragouin diarrhée verbale déconnage jargon
nonsense, foolish talk

piffle /ˈpɪf.əl/ v
babiller baragouiner déconner jargonner péter les plombs vaticiner
to act or speak in a futile, ineffective, or nonsensical manner

pig /ˈpɪɡ/ n
porc cochon
dirty or slovenly person
someone who overeats or eats rapidly
porc cochon pourceau
mammal of genus Sus
porc cochon salaud pourceau
nasty or disgusting person
poulet flic keuf
derogatory slang for police officer

pig in a poke n
acheter chat en poche
something whose true value is concealed or unknown

pig iron n
fonte brute
type of crude iron

pig out v
s'empiffrer
eat voraciously or ravenously

pigache /piːˈɡɑʃ/ /pɪˈɡæʃ/ /pɪˈɡɒʃ/ n
pigache
11th–13th cent. footwear

pigeon /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ n
pigeon
bird of the dove and pigeon family Columbidae
victim of a confidence game

pigeon guillemot n
guillemot colombin
Cepphus columba

pigeon loft n
pigeonnier
housing for pigeons

pigeon pea n
pois d'Angole
Cajanus cajan plant

pigeonhole v
cataloguer ranger dans une case
to categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc

piggery n
porcherie
A place where pigs are kept or raised

piggy bank n
tirelire
small container to store small saved coins in

piggyback v
found
to attach or append something to another (usually larger) object or event

piglet /ˈpɪɡ.lət/ n
porcelet cochonnet goret
young pig

pigment /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ n
pigment
any color in plant or animal cells
dry colorant
pigment colorant

pigmentation n
pigmentation
coloration of tissue

pigsticker n
abatteur saigneur de porcs
pork butcher

pigsty /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/ n
porcherie
enclosure where pigs are kept
porcherie bordel
dirty or very untidy place

pigtail /ˈpɪɡ.teɪl/ n
couette
either of two braids or ponytails
natte tresse
braided plait of hair

pika /ˈpaɪkə/ n
lièvre criard lièvre siffleur ochotone pika
furry mammal of the family Ochotonidae

pike /paɪk/ n
brochet
fish of the genus Esox
pique
long spear

pikeman n
piquier
soldier

pilaf n
pilaf
dish

pilchard /ˈpɪl.tʃəd/ /ˈpɪl.t͡ʃɚd/ n
pilchard
a cigar-shaped fish with a short dorsal fin and forked tail

pilcrow n
pied-de-mouche
a paragraph mark

pile /paɪl/ n
pile
galvanic pile
mass formed in layers
group or list of related items
pile tas monceau
heap
pieu
stake of pointed timber, steel etc., driven into the earth
pile
heraldry: one of the ordinaries

pile /paɪl/ v
ajouter amasser empiler faire pile
to lay or throw into a pile

pile driver n
sonnette
machine for forcing a pile into the ground

pile up v
amonceler
idiomatic: to accumulate
empiler amonceler
to form a pile etc.

pile-up n
accumulation amoncellement
accumulation that occurs over time
carambolage
pile of crashed cars
mêlée
pile of tackling players

piles /paɪlz/ n
tas
informal: a large amount

pileus /ˈpɪliəs/ n
pileus
felt hat worn in ancient Rome and Greece
small cloud
the cap of a mushroom

pilfer /ˈpɪl.fə/ /ˈpɪl.fɚ/ v
piquer chaparder
to steal in small quantities

pilferage /ˈpɪlf(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
chapardage
theft

pilferer n
chapardeur chapardeuse
one who pilfers

pilgrim /ˈpɪlɡɹɪm/ n
pèlerin
traveler, especially to religious sites

pilgrimage /ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ n
pèlerinage pélérinage
religious journey, or one to a sacred place

pilgrimage /ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ v
pèleriner
to go on a pilgrimage

pilin n
piline
any of a class of fibrous proteins found in pilus structures in bacteria

pill /pɪl/ [pʰɪɫ] n
dragée
bullet
pilule comprimé
small object for swallowing
pilule pilule contraceptive
contraceptive pill

pill /pɪl/ [pʰɪɫ] v
boulocher
to form small matted balls of fiber

pill bug n
cloporte cochon de cave cochon de mur
terrestrial crustacean

pillage /ˈpɪl.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
pillage
the act of pillaging
the spoils of war

pillage /ˈpɪl.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
piller
loot or plunder by force

pillager n
pilleur
one who pillages

pillar /ˈpɪlə/ /ˈpɪlɚ/ n
pilier pile
large post, often used as supporting architecture

pillbox /ˈpɪl bɑːks/ /ˈpɪl bɒks/ n
pilulier
box for pills

pilling n
bouloche
balls of fibre

pillion /ˈpɪljən/ n
siège passager
second saddle on a motorcycle

pillock n
blaireau boulet
a stupid person

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ n
pilori
framework on a post used as a means of punishment and humiliation

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ v
clouer au pilori mettre au pilori
criticize harshly

pillow /ˈpɛloʊ/ /ˈpɪloʊ/ /ˈpɪləʊ/ n
oreiller coussin têtière
soft cushion used to support the head in bed

pillow fight /ˈpɪloʊ ˌfaɪt/ /ˈpɪləʊ ˌfaɪt/ n
bataille de polochons bataille d'oreillers combat d'oreillers
a play fight that involves hitting others with pillows

pillow talk n
confession sur l'oreiller confidence sur l'oreiller
conversation shared by bedmates

pillow word n
makurakotoba mot-oreiller épithète
poetic device

pillowcase /ˈpɘlɐʉˌkæes/ /ˈpɘlɘˌkæes/ /ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɪləˌkeɪs/ n
taie d'oreiller
sheet for covering a pillow

pilocyte n
pilocyte
hair-like cell

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ n
pilote
controller of aircraft
person who helps navigate the harbor or coast
programme pilote
sample TV series episode

pilot light n
veilleuse flamme pilote
flame used to ignite gas

pilot whale n
globicéphale baleine-pilote
either of two species of whale

piloti n
pilotis

pimp /pɪmp/ n
souteneur maquereau proxénète mac
prostitution solicitor

pimp /pɪmp/ v
maquereauter maquereller prostituer
to act as procurer of prostitutes
prostituer
to prostitute someone

pimp up v
tuner
informal: to decorate, prettify

pimpernel /ˈpɪmpənɛl/ n
mouron
plant of genus Anagallis

pimping /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/ n
proxénétisme
practise of procuring prostitutes

pimple /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ n
bouton pustule
inflamed spot on the surface of the skin
casse-couilles
annoying person

pin /pɪn/ [pʰɪn] n
broche pin's épinglette
US: accessory attached with a pin; lapel pin
clouage
in chess
goupille
cylinder of wood or metal used to fasten or as a bearing between two parts
patte
informal: leg
quille
slender object specially designed for use in bowling
épingle
needle without an eye, used for fastening

pin /pɪn/ [pʰɪn] v
clouer
in chess
épingler
to fasten/attach with a pin

pin-up n
pin-up
person
photograph

pinafore /ˈpɪ.nəˌfɔ(ɹ)/ n
tablier
sleeveless dress

pinball /ˈpɪnˌbɔːl/ n
bille
ball
flipper
game

pinball machine n
machine à boule
machine

pince-nez /pænsˈneɪ/ /pæ̃sˈneɪ/ n
pince-nez lorgnon
type of eyeglasses

pincer attack n
mouvement en tenaille
attack from multiple sides

pincers /ˈpɪnsəɹz/ n
pinces
front claws
tenaille pinces
gripping tool

pinch /pɪnt͡ʃ/ n
pincement
action of squeezing a small amount of skin
pincée
small amount of powder

pinch /pɪnt͡ʃ/ v
chiper
to steal
pincer
to squeeze a small amount of skin
to arrest or capture

pinch of salt n
pincée de sel
small amount of salt
prendre avec des pincettes
caution (as in take with a pinch of salt)

pincushion /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ(ə)n/ /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃn̩/ n
pelote à épingles pique-aiguille
device designed to have sewing pins and needles stuck into it

pine /paɪn/ n
pin
tree of the genus Pinus
wood of pine tree

pine /paɪn/ v
languir
to long for sufferingly

pine bunting n
bruant à calotte blanche
Emberiza leucocephalos

pine grosbeak n
durbec des sapins
Pinicola enucleator

pine marten n
martre des pins
Martes martes

pine nut /ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt/ n
pignon pigne pignon de pin
edible seeds of evergreen pine

pineal gland /ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ /ˈpɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ n
glande pinéale
small endocrine gland

pineapple /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ /ˈpaɪnəpəl/ /ˌpaɪnˈæpəl/ n
ananas
fruit
plant

pinecone n
pomme de pin cône de pin aval-pin babet carotte de pin cocotte
seed-bearing cone of a pine tree

pinene n
pinène
chemical compound

pinesap n
monotrope sucepin
Monotropa hypopitys

pinewood n
pinède
forest or grove of pines

pinhead /ˈpɪn.hɛd/ n
tête d'épingle
head of a pin

pink /pɪŋk/ [pʰɪŋk] adj
rose
colored/coloured between red and white

pink /pɪŋk/ [pʰɪŋk] n
rose
pale red colour
œillet
flower

pink /pɪŋk/ [pʰɪŋk] v
pétiller
(of a motor car) to emit a high "pinking" noise

pink jersey n
maillot rose
shirt worn by the leader in the Giro d'Italia

pink salmon n
saumon à bosse
Oncorhynchus gorbuscha)

pink shrimp n
crevette nordique
Pandalus borealis

pink-footed goose n
oie à bec court
Anser brachyrhynchus

pinken v
rosir
To become pink.
To make pink.
rougir
To blush.

pinkish /ˈpɪŋkɪʃ/ adj
rosâtre
somewhat pink

pinko /pɪŋkoʊ/ /pɪŋkəʊ/ n
rose
socialist (informal or derogatory)

pinna /ˈpɪnə/ n
pavillon pavillon de l’oreille
visible part of the ear

pinnacle /ˈpɪnəkəl/ n
cime
highest point
pic
tall, sharp and craggy rock or mountain
pinacle
architecture: an upright member

pinnate /pɪnˈneɪt/ adj
penné
having two rows of members arranged on each side of a common axis

pinnatisect adj
pennatiséqué
Having lobes with incisions that extend almost, or up to midrib

pinniped n
pinnipède
marine mammal

pinocytosis n
micropinocytose pinocytose
a form of endocytosis

pinpoint /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/ v
identifier localiser
locate precisely

pins and needles n
avoir des fourmis dans les jambes fourmis
tingling felt in limb

pint /paɪnt/ n
cannette pinte sérieux
pint of beer
chopine
unit of volume for liquids
chopine de lait
pint of milk

pintle /ˈpɪntəl/ n
broche tige
pivot for a hinge

pinwheel n
moulin à vent moulinet
fake flower for children

pinworm n
oxyure
worms

pion /ˈpaɪɒn/ n
pion
particle

pioneer /ˌpaɪ.əˈniɹ/ /ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪɹ/ n
pionnier
member of a child organization in the Soviet bloc
soldier
pionnier pionnière
one who goes before

pioneer species n
espèce pionnière
pioneer species

pioneering adj
novateur pionnier
involving new ideas or methods

pionic adj
pionique
pertaining to pions

pious /ˈpaɪəs/ adj
pieux
of or pertaining to piety

piously adv
pieusement
in a pious manner

pip /pɪp/ n
pépie
respiratory disease in birds
pépin
seed
point
dot, symbol on domino, die, etc.
top
short electronically produced tone

pip-squeak n
foutriquet
small and insignificant person

pipe /paɪp/ n
barre
barre verticale pipe tube
the character
cornemuse
type of wind instrument
tuyau conduit
rigid tube

pipe cleaner n
chenillette nettoie-pipe cure-pipe
wire which is used to clean small crevices

pipe cutter n
coupe-tube
tool used by plumbers to cut pipe

pipe dream n
rêve chimérique chimère
near impossibility

pipe wrench n
clé serre tube
adjustable wrench

pipefish n
syngnathe
small fish

pipefitter n
tuyauteur
an industrial tradesman who installs and maintains piping systems

pipeline /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/ n
pipeline
conduit made of pipes

pipette /paɪˈpɛt/ /pɪˈpɛt/ n
pipette
small glass tube used for transferring liquid

pipistrelle /pɪpɪˈstɹɛl/ n
pipistrelle
bat of the genus Pipistrellus

pipit /ˈpɪpɪt/ n
pipit
passerine bird from the genus Anthus

piquant /piːˈkɑːnt/ /ˈpiːkwənt/ /ˈpiːkənt/ /ˈpiːˌkɑːnt/ adj
piquant
favorably stimulating to the palate

piquet /pɪˈkeɪ/ /pɪˈkɛt/ n
piquet
a game of cards

piquette n
piquette
drink

piracy /ˈpaɪɹəsi/ n
piratage
unauthorized duplication
piraterie piratage
robbery at sea

piranha /pɪˈɹæn(j)ə/ /pɪˈɹɑn(j)ə/ /pɪˈɹɑːn(j)ə/ n
piranha
South American fish

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/ /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ adj
piraté
illegal imitated or reproduced

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/ /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ n
corsaire boucanier flibustier pirate
one who plunders at sea
pirate
one who breaks intellectual property laws

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/ /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ v
pirater
make and/or sell an illegal copy

pirate ship /ˈpaɪ.ɹət ˌʃɪp/ n
bateau pirate
ship manned by pirates

pirog n
pirog
baked good

pirouette /ˌpɪ.ɹuːˈɛt/ /ˌpɪ.ɹəˈwɛt/ /ˌpɪ.ɹʊˈɛt/ n
pirouette
whirling or turning on the toes

pirozhki /pɪˈɹɒʃkɪ/ /pɪˈɹɒʒkɪ/ n
pirojki
small pastries

piscicultural /pɪsɪˈkʌltʃəɹəl/ adj
piscicole
pertaining to pisciculture

pisciculture /ˈpɪsɪˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
pisciculture
rearing of fish

pisciform adj
pisciforme

piscine /ˈpaɪsaɪn/ /ˈpaɪsin/ /ˈpɪsaɪn/ /ˈpɪsin/ /ˈpɪskaɪn/ /ˈpɪsɪn/ adj
ichthyique
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of fish; ichthyic

piscivorous /pɪˈsɪvəɹəs/ adj
piscivore ichtyophage
fish

pisiform bone n
os pisiforme
os pisiforme

piss /pɪs/ n
pisse
alcohol
pisse pipi urine
urine

piss /pɪs/ v
pisser

piss it down v
pleuvoir comme vache qui pisse
to rain heavily

piss off v
casser les couilles faire chier emmerder péter les couilles
to annoy
se casser se barrer se tirer
to leave, to go away

piss oneself v
pisser dans sa culotte pisser dans son froc
vulgar slang: be very scared
vulgar slang: laugh uncontrollably
se pisser dessus
vulgar slang: wet oneself

pissaladière /ˌpisɑlɑdˈjɛɹ/ /ˌpɪsaladˈjɛː/ n
pissaladière
pizza-like pie from southern France

pissasphalt n
pissasphalte
material

pissed /pɪst/ adj
furax
annoyed, angry

pissed as a newt adj
bourré comme un coing
drunk to the point of incapacity; inebriated

pisser /ˈpɪsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɪsɚ/ n
pisseur pisseuse
one who pisses

pissing contest n
concours de bite
pointless competition

pistachio /pɪsˈtæʃi.əʊ/ /pɪsˈtæʃioʊ/ /pɪsˈtɑʃioʊ/ n
pistache pistachier
fruit
pistachier pistache
tree

pistachio green adj
vert pistache

piste /piːst/ /pɪst/ n
pista planche
(fencing) the field of play of a fencing match

pistil n
pistil
a discrete unit in the center of a flower which receives the pollen and produces a fruit

pistol /ˈpɪstəl/ n
pistolet
handgun

piston /ˈpɪstən/ n
piston
solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder
valve of brass instruments

piston engine n
moteur à explosion
engines having cylinders containing reciprocating pistons

pit /pɪt/ [pʰɪʔt] n
fosse
hole in the ground
music: section of a marching band
puits stand
service area at a motor racetrack
noyau
the stone of a drupaceous fruit
noyau pépin
seed or stone inside a fruit

pit /pɪt/ [pʰɪʔt] v
opposer
to bring into opposition
dénoyauter épépiner
remove the stone from

pit bull terrier n
pitbull
breed of dog

pit viper n
crotale
venomous snake

pita /ˈpiːtə/ /ˈpɪtə/ n
pita
bread pouch used for making sandwiches

pitch /pɪt͡ʃ/ n
poix brai
dark, extremely viscous material made by distilling tar
poix résine sève
sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees
angle inclinaison pente
angle at which an object sits
argument laïus promotion présentation
effort to sell or promote something
assiette tangage
aviation: measure of the degree to which an aircraft's nose tilts up or down
chute
descent, fall, a thrusting down
descente
point where a declivity begins, descending slope, the degree or rate of descent
emplacement
area in a market allocated to a particular trader
extremum
point or peak, the extreme point or degree of elevation or depression, a limit or bound
jet tir
throw, toss or cast from the hand
lancer
act of pitching a baseball
niveau
level or degree
pas écartement
distance between evenly spaced objects
puits
caving: vertical cave passage
taille
person's or animal's height
tangage
nautical: measure of extent to which a vessel's bow and stern go up and down
rotation angle about the transverse axis
terrain
field on which cricket, soccer, rugby, gridiron or field hockey is played
hauteur
the perceived frequency of a sound or note

pitch /pɪt͡ʃ/ v
arrêter
to fix one's choice
camper
to fix or place a tent or temporary habitation
chuter tomber
to plunge or fall
déclamer
to deliver in a certain tone or style
fixer
to set or fix, as a price or value
jeter
to throw away; discard
jeter lancer
to throw
lancer
baseball: to throw the ball toward home plate
monter
to assemble or erect (a tent)
paver
to set, face, or pave with rubble or undressed stones
promouvoir
to promote, advertise, or attempt to sell
s'accumuler
of snow, to settle and build up, without melting
tanguer
to move so that the front of the craft goes alternatively up and down
donner la note
to produce a note of a given pitch

pitch accent n
accent de hauteur accent tonal
phonology

pitch and toss n
pile ou face
game played by tossing a coin and calling heads or tails

pitch pine n
pitchpin
any pitch-bearing pine tree

pitch-black adj
noir comme poix noir complet noir total nuit noire
of the blackest black

pitch-dark adj
noir comme dans un four
absolutely dark or black; as dark as pitch

pitchblende /ˈpɪtʃblɛnd/ n
pechblende
a type of uraninite

pitched battle n
bataille rangée
pitched battle

pitcher /ˈpɪtʃə/ /ˈpɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
lanceur lanceuse
the player who throws the ball to the batter
cruche pichet
A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids
pichet

pitchfork /ˈpɪt͡ʃˌfɔɹk/ n
fourche
farm tool with tines

pitchpole /ˈpɪt͡ʃpoʊl/ v
sancir
capsize end over end

piteous adj
pitoyable
pitiful

pitfall /ˈpɪtfɔl/ /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ n
chausse-trape trappe
trapping pit
piège écueil
potential problem, hazard, or danger

pith /paɪθ/ adj
pi-ième piième π-ième πième
ordinal form of the number pi

pith /paɪθ/ n
pi-ième piième π-ième πième
one divided by pi

pith /pɪθ/ n
moelle
soft, spongy substance inside plant parts
moelle cœur
essential or vital part of something

pithiatic adj
pithiatique
pertaining to pithiatism

pithiatism n
pithiatisme
form of hysteria

pithy /ˈpɪθi/ adj
bref laconique sommaire succinct
Concise and meaningful
moelleux
Of, like, or abounding in pith

pitiable /ˈpɪti.əbəl/ adj
pitoyable
that deserves, evokes or can be given pity

pitiful /ˈpɪt.ɪ.fl̩/ adj
pitoyable
so appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it

pitiless /ˈpɪtɪləs/ adj
impitoyable
having no pity

pitot tube n
tube de Pitot
pressure measuring instrument

pittance /ˈpɪtəns/ [ˈpʰɪʔn̩s] n
pitance
small allowance of food and drink; a scanty meal

pitter n
dénoyauteur
Device

pituitary /pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ /pɪˈtuɪˌtɛɹi/ /pɪˈt͡ʃuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
hypophysaire pituitaire
of or pertaining to the pituitary gland

pituitary /pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ /pɪˈtuɪˌtɛɹi/ /pɪˈt͡ʃuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ n
hypophyse
pituitary gland

pituitary body n
corps pituitaire
controlling gland of the endocrine system

pituitary gland n
hypophyse glande pituitaire
an endocrine gland, about the size of a pea, that sits in a small, bony cavity at the base of the brain whose secretions control the other endocrine glands and influence growth, metabolism and maturation

pity /ˈpɪ.ti/ n
dommage honte
something regrettable
pitié compassion
feeling of sympathy

pity /ˈpɪ.ti/ v
plaindre avoir pitié de

pityriatic adj
pityriasique

pivot /ˈpɪv.ət/ n
pivot
that on which something turns
pivotement
act of turning on one foot

pivot /ˈpɪv.ət/ v
pivoter
to turn on an exact spot

pivot table n
tableau croisé dynamique
automatic summary table

pivotal /ˈpɪvətəl/ adj
déterminant central crucial essentiel
being of crucial importance; central, key

pixel /ˈpɪksəl/ /ˈpɪksɛl/ n
pixel
one of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory

pixelate v
pixelliser pixéliser pixeliser
transform an image into large pixels

pixie /ˈpɪksi/ n
lutin pixie
playful sprite or elflike or fairy-like creature

pizza /ˈpiːt.sə/ [ˈpʰit.sə] adj
pizza
baked Italian dish
a single instance of that dish

pizza cutter n
coupe-pizza
wheel-bladed knife

pizza poutine n
poutine pizza

pizzamaker n
pizzaïolo
person who makes pizzas

pizzazz /pɪˈzæz/ n
peps
flair, vitality, or zest

pizzeria /ˌpiːt.səˈɹiː.ə/ n
pizzeria
outlet that primarily sells pizza

pizzicato /ˌpɪtsɪˈkɑːtoʊ/ adv
pizzicato
musical instruction

pizzle /ˈpɪzl̩/ n
nerf de bœuf
baton made from the penis of an ox, once used to beat men and animals

pièce de résistance /piˈɛs də ɹəˈzɪs.tɑ̃s/ n
pièce de résistance
masterpiece

piñata /pɪnˈjæ.tə/ /pɪnˈjɑː.tə/ n
piñata
candy-filled container that is hit with a stick

placard /ˈplæk.ɑɹd/ /ˈplæk.ɑːd/ /ˈplæk.ɚd/ n
affiche pancarte
a sheet of paper or cardboard

placarder n
placardeur
person who puts up placards

placate /pleɪˈkeɪt/ /pləˈkeɪt/ /ˈpleɪkeɪt/ v
apaiser calmer
to calm

place /pleɪs/ [pl̥eɪs] n
place
open space, courtyard, market square
the position as a member of a team
the position of a contestant in a competition
place lieu endroit
location, position

place /pleɪs/ [pl̥eɪs] v
arriver se placer
to earn a given spot in a competition
faire
to arrange for, make (a bet)
placer mettre poser
to put in a specific location

place mat n
napperon
protective table mat

place of articulation n
point d'articulation lieu d'articulation
point of contact

place of honor n
place d'honneur
place of honor

place of worship n
lieu de culte
place where people can practise their faith

place setting n
couvert
items arranged for a person at a dining table

placebo /pləˈsi.boʊ/ /pləˈsiː.bəʊ/ n
placebo
a dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment

placebo effect n
effet placebo
tendency for a substance to exhibit results due to belief of the recipient

placeholder /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldɚ/ n
marque substitutive substitut
that which holds, denotes or reserves a place for something to come later

placement /ˈpleɪsmənt/ n
placement
the act of placing or putting in place

placement test n
test de positionnement
test done before a course to determine the students' level of ability or knowledge

placename /ˈpleɪsneɪm/ n
toponyme

placenta /pləˈsɛntə/ n
placenta
anatomy: placenta

placental adj
placentaire
pertaining to placenta

placental n
placentaire
member of Placentalia

placid /ˈplæs.ɪd/ adj
placide
calm and quiet; peaceful

placidity /pləˈsɪd.ə.ti/ n
placidité
state of being placid

plagal cadence n
cadence plagale
cadence in which a subdominant chord precedes the tonic

plagiarism /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəˌɹɪzm/ n
plagiat
copying of someone's ideas
act of plagiarizing or something plagiarized

plagiarize /ˈpleɪd͡ʒi.əɹaɪz/ /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəɹaɪz/ v
plagier
use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing/speech

plagiotropic adj
plagiotrope
growing at an oblique angle

plagiotropism n
plagiotropisme

plague /pleɪɡ/ /plɛɡ/ [pʰl̥eɪɡ] [pʰɫ̥ɛːɡ] n
calamité plaie
a nuisance
fléau plaie calamité
widespread affliction, calamity
peste
specific disease "the Plague"
an epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence

plague /pleɪɡ/ /plɛɡ/ [pʰl̥eɪɡ] [pʰɫ̥ɛːɡ] v
affliger
to harass

plaice /pleɪs/ n
carrelet plie
Pleuronectes platessa
flétan nain
Hippoglossoides platessoides

plaid /plad/ /pled/ /plæd/ n
motif écossais
pattern
plaid
piece of clothing
tissu écossais
material

plain /pleɪn/ [pl̥eɪn] adj
nature
unseasoned
simple
ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation
simple texte
computing: containing no non-printing characters
uni
of just one colour

plain /pleɪn/ [pl̥eɪn] n
plaine
an expanse of land with relatively low relief

plain English n
langage clair
English that does not use any jargon

plain as the nose on one's face adj
clair comme le jour crever les yeux gros comme une maison sauter aux yeux se voir comme le nez au milieu de la figure

plain leaf warbler n
pouillot modeste
Phylloscopus neglectus

plain-winged antshrike n
batara à ailes unies
bird

plainclothes adj
en civil
wearing civilian clothes

plainclothes n
vêtements de ville
ordinary civilian clothes

plainly /ˈpleɪnli/ adv
clairement
Obviously; clearly
simplement
In a plain manner

plainsong n
plain-chant
monophonic chant

plaintiff /ˈpleɪntɪf/ n
demandeur demandeuse plaignant plaignante
party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant

plait /pleɪt/ /plæt/ n
pli
flat fold

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] [pʰl̥æn] n
forfait mobile
subscription plan
plan
2-dimensional drawing from above
plan projet
set of intended actions
schema plan
technical drawing

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] [pʰl̥æn] v
projeter planifier
to create a plan for
prévoir avoir l'intention penser
to intend

planarian n
planaire
flatworm

planche /plɑːnt͡ʃ/ n
planche
position where the gymnast is horizontal and face-down

planchet n
flan
coion blank

plandemic n
plandémie
planned pandemic

plane /pleɪn/ adj
plan plat
of a surface: flat or level.

plane /pleɪn/ n
plan
geometry: flat surface extending infinitely in all directions
level of existence
level or flat surface
rabot
a tool
avion
airplane
platane
deciduous tree

plane /pleɪn/ v
raboter
to smooth with a plane
planer
to glide

plane angle n
angle plan
angle formed by two intersecting straight lines

plane geometry n
géométrie plane
study of figures having parts that lie in a singular plane

planer /ˈpleɪ̯n.ə/ /ˈpleɪ̯n.əɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪ̯n.ɚ/ n
raboteuse
woodworking tool
large machine tool

planet /ˈplænət/ /ˈplænɪt/ n
planète
each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky
rocky or gaseous spherical bodies orbiting the Sun
similar body in orbit around a star

planet gear n
planétaire
gear wheel

planetarium /plænɪˈtɛːɹɪəm/ n
planétarium
museum which displays images of space

planetary /ˈplænəˌtɛri/ /ˈplænɪtri/ /ˈplænɪtəri/ /ˈplænɪˌtɛəri/ adj
planétaire
of or relating to planets

planetary gear n
train planétaire train épicycloïdal
system of gears

planetary nebula n
nébuleuse planétaire
nebulosity

planetary science n
planétologie
branch of astronomy

planetary system n
système planétaire

planeto- prefix
planéto-

planetocentric adj
planétocentrique

planetocentric orbit n
orbite planétocentrique

planetoid n
planétoïde
any of several larger astral bodies

planetology n
planétologie
the study of planets

planform n
forme en plan
shape and layout

plangent /ˈplænd͡ʒənt/ adj
retentissant
having a loud mournful sound

planimeter n
planimètre
measuring device

planimetric adj
planimétrique

planimetry n
planimétrie

planipetalous adj
planipétale
having flat petals

planisphere /ˈpleɪ.nɪˌsfɪɚ/ /ˈplæn.ɪˌsfɪɚ/ n
planisphère
charts of the celestial sphere

plank /plæŋk/ n
gainage
physical exercise
planche
long, broad and thick piece of timber

plankton /ˈplæŋk.tən/ n
plancton
generic term for all the organisms that float in the sea

planktonic /plaŋkˈtɒnɪk/ /plæŋkˈtɑnɪk/ adj
planctonique
of or pertaining to plankton

planned /plænd/ adj
planifié
existing or designed according to a plan

planned economy n
économie planifiée
economy in which government directly manages

planned obsolescence n
obsolescence programmée
policy

planning /ˈplænɪŋ/ n
planification
act of making contingency plans
action of the verb to plan
planification prévision
act of formulating of a course of action

planning permission /ˈplænɪŋ pəˈmɪʃən/ /ˈplænɪŋ pɚˈmɪʃən/ n
permis de construire
legal permission granted by a government authority to construct on one's land, or to change the use of the land

planogamy n
planogamie

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pʰl̥eənt] [pʰl̥ænt] [pʰl̥ɑːnt] n
herbacée plante
a small or herbaceous organism, rather than a tree
matériel
large piece of machinery
plante
organism capable of photosynthesis
végétal plante
ecology: multicellular eukaryote that includes chloroplasts in its cells
organism of the kingdom Plantae

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pʰl̥eənt] [pʰl̥ænt] [pʰl̥ɑːnt] v
placer
to place (an object, or sometimes a person), often with the implication of intending deceit
planter
to place in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow
to place or set something firmly or with conviction

plant-based adj
végétalien à base de plantes
consisting mostly or wholly of foods derived from plants

plantain /ˈplæn.teɪn/ /ˈplæntɪn/ /ˈplɑːntɪn/ [ˈplaː(n)ʔn̩] n
plantain
small plant
banane cochon banane farine banane plantain banane à cuire plantain
fruit

plantar fascia n
fasce plantaire
the thick connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot

plantar fasciitis n
fasciite plantaire
painful inflammation of the plantar fascia

plantation /plænˈteɪʃən/ n
plantation
large farm

planter /ˈplæntə(ɹ)/ /ˈplɑːntə(ɹ)/ n
planteur
owner of a plantation

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ [ˈpleə̯ɾ̃əˌɡɹeɪ̯d] adj
plantigrade
walking with the entire sole of the foot

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ [ˈpleə̯ɾ̃əˌɡɹeɪ̯d] n
plantigrade
animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot

plaque /plak/ /plaːk/ /plæk/ /plɑːk/ [pʰl̥æk] n
plaque
accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth
piece of flat metal with writing on it to remind people of a person or event

plasma /ˈplæzmə/ n
plasma
component of blood
high energy state of matter

plasma cell n
plasmocyte
form of lymphocyte

plasma display n
écran plasma
a flat-screen display consisting of a matrix of cells filled with an inert, ionized gas

plasma globe n
boule à plasma
spherical plasma lamp

plasma lamp n
lampe à plasma
a clear glass container, filled with a mixture of various gases at low pressure

plasma protein n
protéine plasmatique
protein present in the blood plasma

plasmatic adj
plasmatique
pertaining to plasma

plasmid /ˈplæzmɪd/ n
plasmide
loop of double-stranded DNA that is separate from the chromosomes

plasmidic adj
plasmidique

plasmodesma n
plasmodesme
a microscopic channel traversing the cell walls of plant cells and some algal cells, enabling transport and communication between them

plasmogamic adj
plasmogamique

plasmolysis n
plasmolyse
shrinking of protoplasm

plasmon /ˈplazmɒn/ n
plasmon
quanta of waves

plasmonic /plæzˈmɑnɪk/ /plæzˈmɒnɪk/ adj
plasmonique
of or pertaining to plasmons

plaster /ˈpla.stə/ /ˈplæs.tɚ/ /ˈplɑː.stə/ n
onguent
healing paste
plâtre
cast
plâtre enduit
mixture for coating

plaster /ˈpla.stə/ /ˈplæs.tɚ/ /ˈplɑː.stə/ v
enduire
to cover up, as with plaster
plâtrer enduire
to cover with plaster

plaster of Paris n
plâtre
hemihydrate of calcium sulfate

plasterer n
plâtrier plâtreur
a person who plasters walls

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ /ˈplɑːstɪk/ [ˈpʰlæstɪk] adj
plastique
made of plastic
capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ /ˈplɑːstɪk/ [ˈpʰlæstɪk] n
plastique
synthetic thermoplastic polymer
any similar synthetic material

plastic art n
arts plastiques
three-dimensional art form

plastic bag n
cornet sac plastique
type of packaging

plastic surgeon n
chirurgien plasticien chirurgien plastique chirurgienne plasticienne chirurgienne plastique
performer of plastic surgery

plastic surgery n
chirurgie plastique chirurgie esthétique
surgery involving the transfer of tissue
chirurgie plastique chirurgie esthétique chirurgie cosmétique
cosmetic surgery

plastician /plæsˈtɪʃən/ n
artiste plasticien artiste plasticienne plasticien plasticienne
artist with the plastic arts
plasticien plasticienne
someone or something that transforms or reshapes objects

plasticity /ˈplæs.tɪs.ɪ.ti/ /ˈplɑːs.tɪs.ɪ.ti/ [ˈplæs.tɪs.ɪ.ɾi] [ˈpʰlæs.tɪs.ɪ.ti] [ˈpʰlæs.tɪs.ɪ.ɾi] n
plasticité
quality of being plastic

plastid n
plaste plastide
any of various organelles

plastidome n
plastidome

plastiglomerate n
plastiglomérat
type of rock

plastination n
plastination
preservation technique

plat du jour n
plat du jour

plate /pleɪt/ [pʰl̥eɪt] n
armure de plates
historical: plate armour
assiette
contents of a plate
assiette plat
flat dish
dentier
dental plate
planche
printing, photography: image or copy
printing, publishing: full page illustration
printing: engraved surface used to transfer an image to paper
plaque
flat metallic object
chemistry: flat piece of material
flat electrode
plaque plaque d'immatriculation plaque minéralogique
vehicle license plate
plat
course at a meal

plate /pleɪt/ [pʰl̥eɪt] v
plaquer
to cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material

plate tectonics n
tectonique des plaques
large-scale movement of tectonic plates

plateau /plæˈtoʊ/ /ˈplætəʊ/ n
plateau
high, level expanse

plateau /plæˈtoʊ/ /ˈplætəʊ/ v
stabiliser atteindre plafonner plateau stagner
level off

plateful n
assiette assiettée platée
the quantity contained on a plate

platelet n
thrombocyte plaquette
particle found in the blood of mammals

platform /ˈplætfɔɹm/ /ˈplætfɔːm/ n
plateforme plate-forme
computing: particular type of operating system or environment
podium scène
stage for speeches and performances
quai plate-forme
travel: raised structure for passengers

platform edge n
bordure du quai
special zone at the edge of the metro platform

platform game n
jeu de platforme
A video game characterized by jumping to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles

platform shoe n
chaussure à [[plate-forme]] chopine
type of footwear

platiniferous adj
platinifère
yielding or containing platinum

platinization n
platinage
coat with platinum

platinize v
platiner
to coat with platinum

platinous adj
platineux
containing divalent platinum

platinum /pləˈtaɪn.əm/ /pləˈtiːn.əm/ /pləˈtɪn.əm/ /ˈplæt.nəm/ /ˈplæt.n̩.əm/ /ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ n
platine
metal

platinum blond adj
blond platine platine
of a silvery blond color

platinum blond n
blond platine
person with this hair color
blond platine platiné
a silvery blond color

platinum blonde n
blonde platine
woman

platitude /ˈplatɪtjuːd/ /ˈplatɪtʃuːd/ /ˈplætɪt(j)ud/ n
platitude
often-quoted saying
triteness

platonic /pləˈtɑnɪk/ /pləˈtɒnɪk/ /pləˈtɔnɪk/ adj
platonique
not sexual in nature

platonic love n
amour platonique
intimate but non-sexual affection

platoon /pləˈtuːn/ n
peloton
unit of 30-40 soldiers

platter n
plat plateau
tray for serving food
plateau platine
part of a turntable on which a gramophone record rests

platycnemic adj
platycnémique
of, relating to, or characterized by, platycnemism

platycone n
platycône

platykurtic /ˌplatɪˈkəːtɪk/ /ˌplædiˈkəɹdɪk/ adj
platykurtique
having negative excess kurtosis

platykurtosis /ˌplatɪkəːˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌplædikəɹˈtoʊsəs/ n
platykurticité
having negative excess kurtosis

platypus /ˈplætɪpəs/ /ˈplætɪˌpʊs/ n
ornithorynque
Ornithorhynchus anatinus

platyrrhine adj
platyrhinien platyrrhinien
having a broad, flat nose

plausible /ˈploː.zɪ.bəl/ /ˈplɑ.zɪ.bəl/ /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/ /ˈplɔː.zɪ.bəl/ adj
plausible
likely, acceptable

plausible deniability n
déni plausible
organization of a clandestine activity

play /pleɪ/ [pʰl̥eɪ̯] n
jeu
playful activity
pièce de théâtre pièce
theatrical performance

play /pleɪ/ [pʰl̥eɪ̯] v
jouer
produce music using a musical instrument (intransitive sense, not affecting a noun)
produce music using a musical instrument (transitive sense), affecting a noun
jouer (à) jouer
participate in (a sport or game)
jouer amuser
act in a manner such that one has fun
jouer interpréter
act in a performance
jouer lancer mettre reproduire tourner
use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording

play ball v
au jeu
expression used at the beginning of a game of baseball

play big v
jouer gros jeu

play by ear v
improviser
do by guessing
jouer à l'oreille
play music guided by one's musical ear

play dead v
faire le mort
to act as though defeated
to lie very still, like a corpse

play doctor v
jouer au docteur
to engage in sexual role-play of a medical nature

play dumb v
faire l'innocent
to pretend to be slow-witted

play gooseberry v
tenir la chandelle
to serve as a chaperon

play hooky v
faire l'école buissonnière faire le mur
to stay away from school, work, etc. without suitable permission or excuse

play house v
jouer au papa et à la maman
to act out family roles

play into someone's hands v
faire le jeu de
to act to someone's advantage

play it safe v
jouer petit bras
take a cautious, risk-free approach

play it straight v
jouer cartes sur table
to behave in a manner that is straightforward, honest, or sincere

play on words n
jeu de mots
pun or similar humorous use of language

play possum v
faire le mort

play small v
jouer petit bas

play the fool v
faire l'andouille faire l'idiot faire l'imbécile
behave in a foolish manner
feindre l'ignorance jouer au con
pretend ignorance

play the game v
jouer le jeu
behave fairly

play the hand one is dealt v
faire avec ce [[qu']]on a faire avec les moyens du bord

play tricks v
jouer des tours
figuratively: to deceive
jouer des tours jouer un tour
literally: to play tricks

play truant v
sécher faire l'école buissonnière
be absent from school without permission

play with fire v
jouer avec le feu
put oneself in a precarious situation

playability n
jouabilité
overall quality of gameplay
property of being playable

playable adj
jouable
able to be played
of a game, able to be played and enjoyed

playback n
lecture
replaying of recorded sound or moving images

playback singer n
chanteur de playback chanteuse de playback
singer whose songs are lip-synced by an actor

playboy /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/ /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/ n
play-boy playboy
man who devotes himself to pleasure

playdate /pleɪ.deɪt/ n
partie de jeu
Any scheduled recreation, especially if not scheduled by those directly involved

playdough n
pâte à modeler
children's modeling clay

player /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpleɪɚ/ n
acteur actrice comédien comédienne
dramatic actor
fainéant fainéante
one without serious aims
gamer gameur gameuse
video games: gamer, gamester
joueur joueuse
one who plays any game or sport
joueur joueuse musicien musicienne
one who plays a musical instrument
joueur joueuse parieur
gambler
lecteur
electronic device
software application

playful /ˈpleɪfəl/ adj
joueur enjoué folâtre
liking or prone to play

playground /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ n
aire de jeux terrain de jeu
large open space to play on, usually for children
cour de récré cour de récréation
open-air space on a school campus where the children can play
cour de récréation

playing card n
carte à jouer
one of usually 52 rectangular pieces of card

playlist /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ /ˈpɫæɪ̯ˌɫɪst/ n
liste de lecture playlist
computing
record

playmate n
compagnon de jeux
companion to play with
playmate
woman who has appeared in Playboy magazine

playpen n
parc pour bébé parc à bébé
enclosure for children to play in

playsuit n
combi-short combishort
single item of clothing

plaything adj
joujou
something intended for playing with

playwright /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/ n
dramaturge auteur dramatique
writer of plays for the theatre

plaza /ˈplæzə/ /ˈplɑːzə/ n
place
a towns' public square

plea /pliː/ n
appel supplication
appeal, petition, entreaty
supplication

plea bargain n
négociation de peine
an agreement in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge instead of not guilty to a greater one

pleach /plit͡ʃ/ /pliːtʃ/ n
plessage
act or result of interweaving
plessis
hedge or lattice created by interweaving the branches of shrubs, trees, etc.

pleach /plit͡ʃ/ /pliːtʃ/ v
plesser
to unite by interweaving

plead /pliːd/ /plɛd/ v
plaider
to present an argument

pleasant /ˈplɛzənt/ adj
agréable plaisant
giving pleasure; pleasing in manner

pleasantly /ˈplɛzəntli/ adv
agréablement
in a pleasant manner

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ adv
allez pitié
expression of annoyance or impatience
s'il vous plaît s'il te plaît S.V.P. prière de veuillez
interjection to make a polite request

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ v
plaire
to make happy or satisfy

please find attached phraseologicalUnit
veuillez trouver [[ci-joint]] vous trouverez [[ci-joint]]
please find attached

please help me phraseologicalUnit
à l'aide
please help me

please pass the salt phraseologicalUnit
passez le sel, s'il vous plait
please pass the salt

please repeat after me phraseologicalUnit
répétez après moi, s'il vous plaît
phrase

please say that again phraseologicalUnit
répétez, s'il vous plaît
please say that again

please sit down phraseologicalUnit
asseoir
please sit down

please speak more slowly phraseologicalUnit
parlez plus lentement, s'il vous plaît
please speak more slowly

please turn left phraseologicalUnit
tournez à gauche, s'il vous plaît
please turn left

please turn right phraseologicalUnit
tournez à droite, s'il vous plaît
please turn right

pleased /pliːzd/ adj
satisfait content
happy, content

pleased to meet you phraseologicalUnit
enchanté enchantée ravi de vous rencontrer
polite formula used when being introduced to somebody

pleasing /ˈplizɪŋ/ /ˈpliːzɪŋ/ adj
plaisant
giving pleasure

pleasurable /ˈplɛʒəɹəbəl/ adj
agréable plaisant
that gives pleasure

pleasure /ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/ n
désir
one's preference
plaisir
a state of being pleased
person or thing that causes enjoyment
volupté
sexual enjoyment

pleasure craft n
bateau de plaisance
boat used for recreation

pleasure principle n
principe de plaisir
principle that human decisions are motivated by desire

pleat /pliːt/ n
pli
fold in a fabric of a garment

pleat /pliːt/ v
plisser
To form pleats in a piece of fabric or garment

pleated /ˈpliːtɪd/ adj
plissé
having pleats

plebeian /pliˈbiːən/ /plɛˈbiːən/ adj
plébéien
of or pertaining to the common people

plebeian /pliˈbiːən/ /plɛˈbiːən/ n
plébéien
one of the common people of ancient Rome

plebiscitary adj
plébiscitaire
of or pertaining to a plebiscite

plebiscite /-sɪt/ /ˈplɛbəˌsaɪt/ /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/ n
plébiscite
direct popular vote on an issue of public importance

plebs /plɛbz/ n
plèbe
The common people

plectrum /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/ n
plectre médiator onglet pick
music: small piece for plucking strings

pledge /plɛd͡ʒ/ n
gage
delivery of personal property to secure the payment of a debt
serment
solemn promise

pledge /plɛd͡ʒ/ v
mettre en gage
to deposit something as a security; to pawn
promettre
to make a solemn promise

pleiotropic adj
pléiotropique
pertaining to pleiotropy

plenary /ˈpliːnəɹi/ /ˈplɛnəɹi/ adj
plénier
fully attended

plenary indulgence n
indulgence plénière
kind of indulgence

plenary session n
séance plénière session plénière
plenary session

plenipotentiary /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/ /plɛn.ɪ.pəˈtɛn.ʃi.ɛɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃi.əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ adj
plénipotentiaire
invested with full power

plenipotentiary /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/ /plɛn.ɪ.pəˈtɛn.ʃi.ɛɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃi.əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ n
plénipotentiaire
person invested with supreme authority

plenitude /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/ n
plénitude
abundance, plenty
fullness, completeness

plenoptic adj
plénoptique
of or relating to all the light, travelling in every direction, in a given space

plentiful /ˈplɛntɪfl̩/ adj
abondant copieux ample
existing in large number

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɛni] [ˈplɛɾ̃i] [ˈplɪni] [ˈplɪɾ̃i] n
abondance
a more-than-adequate amount

pleonasm /ˈpliː.əˌnæz.əm/ n
pléonasme
redundancy in wording
phrase involving pleonasm

pleonastic /ˌpliː.əˈnæs.tɪk/ adj
pléonastique
of, or relating to pleonasm

pleophony n
pléophonie
disyllabic reflex in East Slavic languages

pleroma /pləˈɹoʊmə/ n
plérôme
the region of light above the world

plesiosaur /ˈpliːsiəsɔːɹ/ n
plésiosaure
extinct marine reptile

plethora /plɪˈθɔːɹə/ /ˈplɛðəɹə/ /ˈplɛθəɹə/ n
pléthore
excess, abundance

plethorically /pləˈθɔɹək(ə)li/ /plɛˈθɒɹɪkli/ /plɪ-/ adv
pléthoriquement
in a plethoric manner

pleura /ˈplʊə.ɹə/ /ˈplʊɹ.ə/ n
plèvre
serous membrane that covers the lungs and thorax

pleural cavity n
plèvre
body cavity

pleurisy /ˈpljʊəɹɪsi/ /ˈplʊəɹɪsi/ n
pleurésie
inflammation of lung pleura

plexiglass n
plexiglas
polymethyl methacrylate

pleximeter n
plessimétre
instrument

plexus /ˈplɛk.səs/ n
plexus
anatomic network

pliable /ˈplaɪəbəl/ adj
pliable pliant
easily bent or formed

plicate /plaɪˈkeɪt/ /plɪˈkeɪt/ /ˈplaɪ.keɪt/ /ˈplaɪkət/ adj
plicaturé plissé
folded

plicate /plaɪˈkeɪt/ /plɪˈkeɪt/ /ˈplaɪ.keɪt/ /ˈplaɪkət/ v
plicaturer
biology: to fold

plier wrenches n
clé multiprise

pliers /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ n
pince pinces
gripping tool which multiplies the strength of the user's hand

plight /plaɪt/ n
situation désespérée
unfortunate situation

plinth /plɪnθ/ n
plinthe
base for column, pedestal or statue

plod /plɒd/ v
marcher lourdement
to walk slowly

plodder n
bâilleur bâilleuse
a person who works slowly

ploidy /ˈplɔɪdi/ n
ploïdie
number of homologous sets of chromosomes in a cell

plonk /plɑŋk/ /plɒŋk/ n
jaja pinard vinasse
cheap or inferior wine

plonker /ˈplɒŋ.kə(ɹ)/ n
imbécile
fool

plosion n
plosion
pronunciation of a consonant

plosive /ˈploʊsɪv/ /ˈploʊzɪv/ /ˈpləʊsɪv/ /ˈpləʊzɪv/ n
occlusif
consonant

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ n
complot
secret plan to achieve an end
diagramme graphique
graph or diagram
intrigue
course of a story
terrain lopin
area of land used for building on or planting on

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ v
comploter
transitive: to conceive
conspirer
intransitive: to conceive
marquer
to mark a point on a graph
tracer
to trace out a graph or diagram

plot hole n
intriguérence
an inconsistence within a storyline

plot twist n
coup de théâtre rebondissement retournement de situation
change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot

plotter n
traceur
device

plough /plaʊ/ n
charrue araire
device pulled through the ground

plough /plaʊ/ v
labourer
use a plough on soil to prepare for planting
use a plough
labourer pilonner
vulgar: have sex with

ploughing n
labour labourage

plover /ˈploʊvɚ/ /ˈplʌvə/ /ˈplʌvɚ/ n
pluvier
wading bird of the family Charadriidae

plower n
laboureur
one who plows

plowman /ˈplaʊ.mən/ n
laboureur
male plower

plowshare n
soc
cutting edge of a plow

ploy /plɔɪ/ n
stratégie tactique truc
strategy, tactic

pluck /plʌk/ n
(du) cœur plumaison
abats
offal from the trunk of an animal
persévérance
nerve, fortitude, persistence

pluck /plʌk/ v
pincer
music: to gently play a single string
plumer
to remove feathers from a bird
tirer
to pull something sharply; to pull something out
voler
to rob, steal forcibly

pluck up one's courage v
prendre ses couilles en main prendre son courage à deux mains
to muster the bravery to do something

plucky /ˈplʌki/ adj
courageux qui a du cran
having or showing pluck

plug /plʌɡ/ n
bouchon
hole filler
fiche
electric connecting device

plug /plʌɡ/ v
boucher bourrer fermer
to stop with a plug
faire la promo faire la pub
to blatantly mention

plug in v
brancher
connect an electrical device

plug-in /ˈplʌɡ.ɪn/ n
plugin greffon module d’extension plugiciel
computer add-on

plum /plʌm/ adj
prune
colour

plum /plʌm/ n
meilleur morceau
desirable thing
prune
fruit of Prunus domestica
prunier
tree

plum blossom n
fleur de prunier
the blossom of the Prunus mume

plumage /ˈpljuːmɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpluːmɪd͡ʒ/ n
plumage pennage plume plumée
collection of feathers covering a bird’s body

plumbago /pləmˈbeɪɡoʊ/ /plʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ n
dentelaire plumbago
leadwort
graphite mine de plomb plombagine
graphite

plumber /ˈplʌmə/ /ˈplʌmɚ/ n
plombeur
one who works in lead
plombier homme à pipe tuyauteur
one who fits, etc, pipes for water, gas or drainage

plumber wrench n
clé suédoise
pipe wrench used to rotate plumbing pipes

plumber's snake n
furet vrille à déboucher
flexible rotating tool used to unclog a pipe

plumbery n
plomberie
place where plumbing is carried out

plumbic /ˈplʌmbɪk/ adj
saturnin saturnine
pertaining to lead

plumbiferous adj
plombifère
producing or containing lead

plumbing /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ n
plombage
a Murasugi sum
plomberie
trade or occupation of a plumber
plomberie tuyauterie
pipes, etc, of a water/gas/sewage system in a building
tuyauterie
informal: system of vessels or ducts in the human body, especially the genitourinary system

plumbism n
saturnisme colique de plomb
lead poisoning

plume /ˈpljuːm/ /ˈplum/ /ˈpluːm/ n
nuage panache
cloud formed by a dispersed substance fanning out or spreading
upward spray of mist or water
panache
arc of glowing material erupting from the surface of a star
feathery gill of some crustaceans and molluscs
furry tail of certain dog breeds
short for mantle plume
panache plumet
cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
plume
feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration
plumet
large and flexible panicle of an inflorescence

plumetty /ˈplum.ə.ti/ /ˈpluˌmɛt.i/ adj
plumeté

plummet /ˈplʌmət/ /ˈplʌmɪt/ n
fil à plomb
lead on a line, plumb bob, plummet line

plummet /ˈplʌmət/ /ˈplʌmɪt/ v
dégringoler chuter
to drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly

plump /plʌmp/ adj
potelé dodu rebondi replet
Having a full and rounded shape, chubby

plumule n
plumule
first bud, or growing point, of a plant embryo

plunder /ˈplən-/ /ˈplʌndə/ /ˈplʌndɚ/ n
butin
loot attained by plundering
pillage
instance of plundering

plunder /ˈplən-/ /ˈplʌndə/ /ˈplʌndɚ/ v
piller
to take all the goods of, by force (as in war) (transitive)
piller ravager

plunderer n
pillard
one who plunders

plunderous adj
pilleur
by nature or otherwise characteristically tending to plunder

plunge /plʌnd͡ʒ/ n
plongée
The act of thrusting into or submerging; a dive, leap, rush, or pitch into, or as into, water; as, to take the water with a plunge

plunge /plʌnd͡ʒ/ v
plonger
to thrust into water, or into any substance that is penetrable; to immerse
plonger précipiter
(figuratively, transitive) to cast or throw into some thing, state, condition or action
plonger se plonger
(intransitive) to dive, leap or rush (into water or some liquid); to submerge oneself
se plonger
(figuratively, intransitive) to fall or rush headlong into some thing, action, state or condition

plunger /ˈplʌnd͡ʒə/ /ˈplʌnd͡ʒɚ/ n
plongeur
one who plunges
ventouse
device for removing blockages by suction

pluperfect /pluˈpɝ.fɪkt/ /pluːˈpɜː.fɪkt/ n
plus-que-parfait
verb in this tense

pluperfect tense n
plus-que-parfait
tense

plural /ˈpljʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈplɝ.əl/ /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplʊɚ.əl/ adj
pluriel
more than one

plural /ˈpljʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈplɝ.əl/ /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplʊɚ.əl/ n
pluriel
word in plural form
the plural number

plurale tantum /ˌplɝ.ə.leɪ -/ /ˌplʊɚ.ə.leɪ ˈtæn.təm/ n
plurale tantum
a noun without a singular form

pluralism n
pluralisme
social system with multiple cultural identities

pluralist n
pluraliste
advocate of pluralism

pluralistic adj
pluraliste
characteristic of pluralism

plurality /plʊˈɹæləti/ n
pluralité
the state of being plural

pluricellular adj
pluricellulaire
consisting of multiple cells

pluriennial adj
pluriannuel
lasting a few years

plurinational adj
plurinational
of different nationalities

pluripotency n
pluripotence
the state of being pluripotent

pluripotent /plʊəˈɹɪpətənt/ adj
pluripotent
able to develop into any cell type

plurisyllabic adj
plurisyllabique

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ adj
plus
being positive rather than negative or zero
positif
physics: electrically positive
positif positive
positive, involving advantage

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ n
plus
useful addition
positive quantity

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ preposition
plus
arithmetic: sum
in addition to

plus sign n
plus signe plus
mathematical symbol

plush /plʌʃ/ n
peluche
textile fabric

plush toy n
peluche
soft toy with a plush covering

plutocracy /pluːˈtɑːkɹəsi/ /pluːˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
ploutocratie
government by the wealthy
controlling class of the wealthy

plutocrat n
ploutocrate
someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth

plutocratic adj
ploutocratique
of, relating to, or being a plutocracy

plutonium /pluːˈtoʊniəm/ n
plutonium
chemical element

plutophobia n
plutophobie

pluviograph n
pluviographe
self-registring pluviometer

ply /plaɪ/ v
plier
(transitive, obsolete) to bend; to fold

plywood n
contreplaqué
construction material
specific type or grade of this material

plz n
stp svp
short for please

pneumatic /n(j)ʊˈmæ.tɪk/ adj
pneumatique
of or relating to air or other gases
powered by, or filled with compressed air
of or relating to pneumatics

pneumatics n
pneumatique
branch of mechanics

pneumato- /ˈ(p)njuːmətəʊ/ prefix
pneumato-
relating to air

pneumo- /(p)njuːməʊ/ /numoʊ/ prefix
pneumo-
relating to the lungs

pneumococcus n
pneumocoque
Streptococcus pneumoniae

pneumoconiosis n
pneumoconiose
disease of the lungs

pneumological adj
pneumologique
relating to pulmonology

pneumology /n(j)ʊˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ n
pneumologie
the study of the respiratory system and organs

pneumonia /njuˈməʊniə/ /nuˈmoʊniə/ /nəˈmoʊniə/ n
pneumonie
inflammation of the lungs

pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis /njuːˌmɒ.nəʊ.ʌl.tɹə.maɪ.kɹəʊˈskɒ.pɪkˌsɪ.lɪ.kəʊ.vɒl.keɪ.nəʊ.kəʊ.niˈəʊ.sɪs/ /nuˌmɑ.noʊ.ʌl.tɹə.maɪ.kɹoʊˈskɑ.pɪkˌsɪ.lɪ.koʊ.vɑl.keɪ.noʊ.koʊ.niˈoʊ.sɪs/ n
pneumonoultramicroscopiquesilicovolcanoconiose
disease of the lungs

pneumorrhagia n
pneumorragie
hemorrhage of the lungs

pneumothorax n
pneumothorax
presence of air inside the pleural cavity

pnictogen /ˈnɪktəd͡ʒən/ /ˈpnɪktə(ʊ)d͡ʒən/ n
pnictogène
element from the nitrogen group

poach /ˈpoʊt͡ʃ/ v
pocher
to cook in simmering liquid
braconner
to take game or fish illegally
débaucher détourner
to entice an employee or customer to switch

poached egg n
œuf poché
type of cooked egg

poacher /ˈpoʊ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpəʊ.tʃə/ n
braconnier braconnière
a person who trespasses in order to take game illegally

poaching n
braconnage
trespassing in search of game

pocket /ˈpɑ.kət/ /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ /ˈpɒ.kɪt/ /ˈpɔ.kɪt/ adj
de poche
of a size suitable for putting into a pocket

pocket /ˈpɑ.kət/ /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ /ˈpɒ.kɪt/ /ˈpɔ.kɪt/ n
poche
bag stitched to an item of clothing
enclosed volume of one substance surrounded by another

pocket /ˈpɑ.kət/ /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ /ˈpɒ.kɪt/ /ˈpɔ.kɪt/ v
empocher
to put into a pocket

pocket call n
appel de poche
unintentional telephone call

pocket money n
argent de poche
money given to a child
small amount of cash

pocket square n
pochette de costume

pocket watch n
montre à gousset
watch

pocketbook n
livre de poche pocket

pocketknife n
canif

pockmark n
marque de petite vérole
mark or scar

pockmarked adj
variolé
having pockmarks

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ n
gousse cosse
seed case
nacelle
small vehicle

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ v
écosser
To remove peas from their case

podcast /-kæst/ /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ /ˈpɒdkɑːst/ /ˈpɔd-/ n
podcast balado
type of audio programme

podgy adj
enrobé replet
slightly fat

podiatrist /pəˈdaɪətɹɪst/ n
podologue
specialist in foot care

podium /ˈpəʊ.diəm/ n
podium
platform
sports: steepled platform
sports: result amongst the best three

podstakannik /ˌpɒdstəˈkænɪk/ n
podstakannik
tea glass holder

poem /pojəm/ /poʊ̯m/ /ˈpoʊ̯əm/ /ˈpoʊ̯ɪm/ /ˈpəʊ̯ɪm/ [ˈpo(ʊ̯)ɪm] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)m] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)m̩] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)əm] [ˈpʰəʊ̯ɪm] n
poème
piece of writing in the tradition of poetry
poème poésie
literary piece written in verse
piece of poetic writing

poet /ˈpoʊ.ət/ /ˈpoʊ.ɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.ɪt/ [ˈpʰoʊ̯ɪ̈(ʔ)t̚] n
poète poétesse
person who writes poems

poetaster /pəʊɪtæstə(ɹ)/ n
poétastre
unskilled poet

poetess /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtɛs/ /ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs/ n
poétesse
female poet

poetic /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/ /pəʉˈet.ɪk/ /pəʊˈɛt.ɪk/ adj
poétique
relating to poetry
characteristic of poets

poetic licence n
licence poétique
departure from convention

poetically adv
poétiquement
in a poetic manner

poetics n
poétique
the theory of poetry

poetization n
poétisation
act of making poetic

poetry /ˈpoʊətɹi/ /ˈpəʊɪtɹi/ [ˈpəʊʷətɹɪ] [ˈpʰoʊ̯.ətˌɹi] n
poésie
literature composed in verse
poetical quality, artistic and/or artful, which appeals or stirs the imagination
a poet's literary production

pogo stick n
bâton sauteur
toy used for hopping

pogrom /pəˈɡɹoʊm/ /ˈpoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɒɡɹəm/ n
pogrom pogrome
riot with the intent to massacre or terrorize a certain group, usually Jews

poignancy n
poignance
the quality of being poignant

point /pɔɪnt/ n
aiguillage aiguille
railroad switch
avis opinion point de vue
opinion which adds to the discussion
but intérêt objectif
purpose or objective
case flèche
backgammon: one of the twelve triangular positions
dixième
tenth part
instant
tiny amount of time
moment point
particular moment in an event or occurrence
objet
a focus of conversation or consideration
point
unit of scoring in a game or competition
geometry: zero-dimensional object
location or place
typography: unit of size
full stop
distinguishing quality
economics: unit of change
mark or stroke above letter
something tiny
compass point
archaic: condition, state
pointe
sharp tip
any projecting extremity
object with sharp tip
péninsule
peninsula
virgule
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.)

point /pɔɪnt/ v
indiquer pointer montrer
to extend finger

point blank adv
tout de go
directly; bluntly; without pretense or caution
à bout portant
straight at the target

point guard n
meneur
ballhandling guard in basketball

point of departure n
point de départ

point of inflection n
point d’inflexion
point on a curve

point of interest n
point d'intérêt
location that is worth visiting

point of no return n
point de non-retour
(aviation) the point in a flight when there is insufficient fuel to return to the origin
the point when it is no longer possible to stop the process

point of reference n
point de repère
A particular point from which to measure or compare the changes in some quantity

point of sale /ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈseɪl/ n
caisse point de vente
location at which payment for goods is made
point de vente
establishment that sells goods or services

point of view n
point de vue
position from which something is seen; outlook; standpoint
point de vue opinion
attitude, opinion, or set of beliefs

point out v
indiquer
tell, remind, indicate to someone
pointer
identify with a bodily gesture

point the finger at v
montrer du doigt pointer du doigt
to accuse or blame

point-and-shoot adj
compact
designed for quick use

point-blank adj
de but en blanc à bout portant
so close that a weapon may be aimed directly at its target
à brûle-pourpoint
disconcertingly straightforward or blunt

point-blank adv
à brûle-pourpoint de but en blanc
in a direct manner, without hesitation

point-to-point /ˌpɔɪnt(t)əˈpɔɪnt/ adj
point à point
employing a simple network topology with a dedicated link between two endpoints

pointed /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ adj
pointu
sharp at one end

pointer /ˈpɔɪntə/ n
aiguille baguette
anything that points or is used for pointing
aiguille pointeur
needle of a timepiece or measuring device
braque chien d'arrêt
hunting dog
pointeur
computer programming: variable that stores the address of another variable

pointillism n
pointillisme
painting technique

pointing stick n
trackpoint bouton de pointage ergot pivot
computing device

pointless /ˈpɔɪntləs/ adj
inutile vain
having no purpose
obtus
having no point or sharp tip

points /pɔɪnts/ n
aiguille
movable rails used to switch a train from one track to another

pointwise adj
point à point
occurring at each point

poise /pɔɪz/ n
aisance aplomb assurance sang-froid
composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation
poise
a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity

poised /pɔɪzd/ adj
prêt
ready, prepared

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ n
poison
substance harmful to a living organism

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ v
empoisonner
to use poison to kill or paralyse

poison ivy n
herbe à puce sumac vénéneux
one of several ivy-like urushiol-producing plants

poison the well v
empoisonner le puits
raise ad hominem arguments

poison-pen letter n
lettre anonyme

poisoned chalice /ˈpɔɪzn̩d ˈtʃælɪs/ /ˈpɔɪzənd ˈtʃælɪs/ n
cadeau empoisonné tunique de Nessus
something initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful

poisoned pawn n
pion empoisonné

poisoner n
empoisonneur empoisonneuse
person who poisons something or someone

poisoning n
empoisonnement
administration of a poison
intoxication
state of being poisoned

poisonous /ˈpɔɪznəs/ /ˈpɔɪzənəs/ adj
vénéneux toxique
containing sufficient poison to be dangerous

poke /poʊk/ /pəʊk/ v
attiser
to poke a fire to remove ash or promote burning
piquer
to jab with an object such as a finger or a stick

poker /ˈpoʊkɚ/ /ˈpəʊkə/ n
tisonnier
metal rod for poking
poker
card game

poker face n
l'air de rien
any similar expression preventing giving away one's motives etc.
impassive facial expression preventing determining whether one's actions in the game are the result of a quality hand or of bluffing

polar /ˈpoʊ̯lɚ/ /ˈpəʊ̯lə(ɹ)/ [ˈpʰoʊ̯lɚ] [ˈpʰəʊ̯lə(ɹ)] adj
polaire
relating to a geographic pole
of a certain coordinate system
having a dipole
of an orbit passing near a geographic pole

polar bear n
ours polaire ours blanc
Ursus maritimus

polar bear plunge n
bain de glace

polar cap n
calotte polaire inlandsis
high-latitude region covered by ice

polar circle n
cercle polaire
either of the two parallels of the Earth

polar coordinates n
coordonnées polaires
mathematical term

polar night n
nuit polaire
period of darkness

polar vortex n
tourbillon polaire vortex polaire
polar vortex

polariton n
polariton
quasiparticle

polarity /pəˈlærɪti/ n
polarité
chemistry: dipole-dipole intermolecular force
one of two extremes

polarization /ˌpoʊlərɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
polarisation
grouping of opinions into two extremes
production of polarized light
production or condition of polarity
separation of positive and negative charges

polaroid n
polaroïd
print from such a camera

polaron n
polaron
polarized region of crystal lattice

polder /ˈpɒldə/ /ˈpəʊldə/ n
polder
area of ground reclaimed from a sea or lake by means of dikes

pole /poʊl/ /pɐʉl/ /pəʊl/ [pʰoəɫ] [pʰoʊɫ] [pʰɒʊɫ] n
perche
long and slender object for construction or support
unit of length
pôle
magnetic point
extreme of an axis
contact on an electrical device
isolated point of a meromorphic function (complex analysis)

pole dance n
barre verticale danse à la barre danse à la barre verticale pole dance
dancing centred around a pole

pole position n
pole position position de tête
top qualifying position

pole star /ˈpoʊl ˌstɑɹ/ /ˈpəʊl stɑː/ n
étoile polaire
star visible to the naked eye which was, is, or will be nearest a celestial pole of a planet

pole vault n
saut à la perche
jumping event where an athlete vaults over a high bar with the aid of a pole

pole vaulter n
perchiste
athlete who competes in the pole vault

pole-vaulting n
saut à la perche
sport of performing pole vaults

polearm n
arme d'hast
close-combat weapon

polemarch /ˈpɑləˌmɑɹk/ n
polémarque
high officer in Ancient Greek states

polemic /pəˈliːmɪk/ /pəˈlɛmɪk/ adj
polémique
having the characteristics of a polemic

polemic /pəˈliːmɪk/ /pəˈlɛmɪk/ n
polémique
argument or controversy

polemology /ˌpɑləˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌpɒləˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ n
polémologie
study of human conflict and war

poliad adj
poliade

police /pəˈliːs/ /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/ [pʰə̆ˈliˑs] n
police gendarmerie
local or general law enforcement agency

police box n
cabine de police
police box

police brutality n
violence policière brutalité policière violences policières
use of excessive force by a police officer

police car n
autopatrouille véhicule de police
automobile used by a police officer

police dog n
chien policier
trained dog for police work

police force n
forces de l'ordre
police organization, constabulary

police officer n
policier gendarme

police procedural n
roman policier
sub-genre of crime fiction

police service n
service de police

police state n
État policier
nation whose government controls people by police

police station n
hôtel de police poste de police bureau de police commissariat de police office de police
building of police force

policewoman n
policière
a female police officer

policlinic n
policlinique
outpatient clinic, especially of a hospital

policy /ˈpɑləsi/ /ˈpɒləsi/ /ˈpɒlɪsi/ n
politique
principle of conduct
prudent conduct
police
law: insurance document

policy rate n
taux d'intérêt directeur

policyholder n
preneur d'assurance
person who holds an insurance policy

policymaker n
décideur
one involved in the formulation of policies

policymaking n
décisions
the formulation of policies

poliomyelitis /ˈpəʊlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ /ˌpɒlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
poliomyélite hide
infection by the poliovirus

poliorcetics /ˈpoʊ-/ /ˌpoʊliˌɔɹˈsɛtɪks/ /ˌpɒ-/ /ˌpəʊlɪɔːˈsɛtɪks/ [-ɾɪks] n
poliorcétique
art of siege warfare

polis /ˈpoʊ.lɪs/ /ˈpɒ.lɪs/ n
polis
a city or city-state

polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/ /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/ n
vernis
substance used to polish

polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/ /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/ v
polir
make a surface smooth or shiny

polishability n
cirabilité polissabilité
quality or degree of being polishable

polished /ˈpɑlɪʃt/ /ˈpɒlɪʃt/ adj
poli
made smooth or shiny by polishing

politburo /-ˌbjɔː-/ /ˈpoʊ-/ /ˈpɑlətˌbjʊɹoʊ/ /ˈpɒlɪtˌbjʊəɹəʊ/ n
bureau politique politburo
governing council and chief policymaking body of a Marxist-Leninist political system

polite /pəˈlaɪt/ adj
poli
well-mannered

politely /pəˈlaɪtli/ adv
poliment
in a polite manner

politeness /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ n
politesse
act of being polite

politesse /pɑləˈtɛs/ /pɒlɪˈtɛs/ n
savoir-vivre
civility, courtesy

political /pəˈlɪtəkəl/ /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ /pəˈlɪɾɪkəl/ [pəˈlɪɾəkəl] [pəˈlɪɾɪkəl] adj
politique
concerning or relating to politics
motivated by political calculation
of or relating to views about social relationships that involve power or authority

political asylum n
asile politique
protection by a sovereign state

political correctness n
politiquement correct rectitude politique
being politically correct

political economy n
économie politique
interdisciplinary study

political party n
parti parti politique
political organization

political prisoner n
prisonnier politique
person

political science n
science politique politologie science po
study of politics

political scientist n
politologue
political science expert

political system n
système politique
set of institutions

politically adv
politiquement
in a political manner

politically correct adj
politiquement correct
avoiding offense, selectively

politician /ˌpɑləˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ n
politicien homme politique politique femme politique politicienne
one engaged in politics

politicide n
politicide
political killing

politicization /pə.ˌlɪt.ɪ.sɪ.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
politisation
The state of being or process of becoming politicized

politicize /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz/ v
politiser
to give something political characteristics

politico /pəˈlɪtɪkəʊ/ n
politicard
derogatory: politician

politics /ˈpɑ.ləˌtɪks/ /ˈpɑ.lɪˌtɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ə.tɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ v
politique
a methodology and activities associated with running a government

politique /ˈpɑlətɪk/ /ˈpɒlətɪk/ n
politicard
dubious politician

polka /ˈpoʊ(l)kə/ /ˈpɒl.kə/ n
polka
dance

polka dot /ˈpoʊ.kə ˌdɑt/ /ˈpɒl.kə ˌdɒt/ /ˈpəʊ.kə ˌdɒt/ n
pois
uniform round dots forming a pattern on fabric

poll /poʊl/ /pɔl/ /pɔʊl/ /pəʊl/ n
sondage
a survey of a particular group

poll tax n
capitation
uniform tax per individual

pollakiuria n
pollakiurie
abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities of urine

pollard /ˈpɑ.lɚd/ /ˈpɒl.əd/ v
trogne
prune

pollen /ˈpɑlən/ /ˈpɒlən/ n
pollen
fine granular substance produced in flowers

pollen counter n
capteur pollinique
device

pollinate /ˈpɒlɪneɪt/ v
polliniser
to apply pollen to

pollination /ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən/ n
pollinisation
transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma

pollinator /ˈpɒlɪˌneɪtə(ɹ)/ n
pollinisateur
agent

polling station n
bureau de vote
place where voters go to cast their ballot

polliniferous adj
pollinifère
producing pollen

pollock /ˈpɑlək/ /ˈpɒlək/ n
lieu
food fish related to cod

pollster n
enquêteur sondeur enquêtrice
person who conducts polls

pollutant /pəˈl(j)uːtənt/ n
polluant
something that pollutes

pollute /pəˈljuːt/ /pəˈluːt/ adj
pollué
polluted

pollute /pəˈljuːt/ /pəˈluːt/ v
polluer
to make something harmful
to make something or somewhere less suitable

polluted adj
impur
defiled

polluter n
pollueur pollueuse
subject that pollutes

polluting adj
polluant
tending to pollute; causing pollution

pollution /pəˈl(j)uːʃən/ /pəˈluʃən/ n
défilement
archaic: defilement, corruption
pollution
the contamination of the environment by harmful substances
archaic: emission of semen at other times than in sexual intercourse

polo /ˈpoʊloʊ/ /ˈpəʊ.ləʊ/ /ˈpəʊl.əʊ/ [ˈpɒʊɫəʊ] [ˈpəʊləʊ] n
polo
ball game

polo shirt /ˈpoʊloʊ ˌʃɝt/ /ˈpəʊləʊ ˌʃɜːt/ n
polo
casual, usually short-sleeved, shirt with a protruding collar

poloid n
poloïde

poloidal adj
poloïdal

polonaise /ˌpoʊləˈneɪz/ /ˌpɒləˈneɪz/ n
polonaise
dance
music for this dance

polonium /pəˈloʊni.əm/ /pəˈləʊni.əm/ n
polonium
chemical element

poltergeist /ˈpoʊl.tɚˌɡaɪst/ /ˈpɒl.tə.ɡaɪst/ /ˈpəʊl.təˌɡaɪst/ n
poltergeist esprit frappeur
disruptive ghost

poltroon /polˈtɹun/ /pɑlˈtɹun/ /pɒlˈtɹuːn/ /pɔlˈtɹun/ n
couard couille molle dégonflé lâche pleutre poltron
an ignoble or arrant coward

poly- /pəˈlɪ-/ /ˈpɑli-/ /ˈpɑlə/ /ˈpɒli-/ /ˈpɒlɪ-/ prefix
poly-
many

polyachene n
polyakène

polyad n
polyade
a group consisting of an indeterminate number of items

polyadenous /ˌpɑliˈædɪnəs/ /ˌpɒliˈædɪnəs/ adj
polyadène
having many glands

polyadic adj
polyadique
of or pertaining to a polyad (comprising many elements)

polyamorous adj
polyamoureux
having relationships with multiple partners

polyamory /ˌpɒliˈæm(ə)ɹi/ n
polyamour
practices involving relationships with multiple partners

polyandrous adj
polyandre
Of or pertaining to polyandry

polyandry n
polyandrie
plurality of husbands at the same time

polyanthous adj
polyanthe
having many flowers

polyanthropy n
polyandrie

polyarchic adj
polyarchique
of or pertaining to a polyarchy

polyarchy n
polyarchie
government in which power is invested in multiple people

polybutylene terephthalate n
polybutylène téréphtalate polytéréphtalate de butylène
plastic

polycalic adj
polycalique
containing multiple nests

polycarbonate n
polycarbonate
polymer of aromatic carbonates

polycarpic adj
polycarpellé
having several carpels in one flower

polychete n
polychète
annelids of the class Polychaeta

polycholia n
polycholie

polychoric adj
polychorique
statitistics

polychoron /pɔlɪˈkoʊɹɔn/ n
polychore
four-dimensional polotype

polychrest /ˈpɒlɪkɹɛst/ n
polychreste
medicine

polychrome adj
polychrome

polychromy n
polychromie

polycladose adj
polyclade

polycladous adj
polyclade

polyclady n
polycladie

polyclinic n
polyclinique
a clinic in which diseases of many sorts are treated

polycondensation n
polycondensation
condensation reaction leading to the formation of a polymer

polycotyledonous adj
polycotylaire

polycrisis /ˈpɒliˌkraɪsɪs/ n
polycrise
multiple crises at the same time

polyculture n
polyculture
planting of two or more crops in the same place

polycyclic adj
polycyclique
having two or more rings of atoms in the molecule

polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon n
hydrocarbure aromatique polycyclique
any of a class of organic compounds composed of multiple aromatic rings

polycystic /pɑliˈsɪstɪk/ /ˈpɒlɪˌsɪstɪk/ /ˌpɒlɪˈsɪstɪk/ adj
polykystique
having many cysts

polycystic ovary syndrome n
syndrome de Stein-Leventhal
syndrome characterised by polycystic ovaries

polycythemia /ˌpɒlɪsaɪˈθiːmɪə/ n
polycythémie polyglobulie
bone marrow disorder

polydactylism n
polydactylisme
the possession of more than the normal number of digits

polydactylous adj
polydactyle
having additional digits

polydipsia n
polydipsie
excessive thirst

polyembryony n
polyembryonie

polyester n
polyester
polymer

polyethism n
polyéthisme
different work activities

polyethylene n
polyéthylène polyméthylène polyéthène
polyethylene

polyethylene terephthalate n
polytéréphtalate d'éthylène PET polyéthylène téréphtalate
type of polyester

polygamist /pəˈlɪɡəmɪst/ n
polygame polygamite
one who practices polygamy

polygamous /pəˈlɪɡəməs/ adj
polygame
of, relating to, or practicing polygamy

polygamy /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/ n
polygamie
the having of a plurality of socially bonded sexual partners at the same time

polygene n
polygène
group of nonallelic genes

polygenic adj
polygénique
(genetics)

polyglossia n
polyglossie
polyglossia

polyglot /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/ /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/ adj
polyglotte
containing, or made up of, several languages
polyglotte multilingue plurilingue
of a person: speaking, or versed in, many languages

polyglot /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/ /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/ n
polyglotte
one who has mastered (especially when able to speak) several languages

polygon /ˈpɑliɡɑn/ /ˈpɒliɡɒn/ /ˈpɒlɪɡən/ n
polygone
plane figure bounded by straight edges

polygon mesh n
maillage paillage polygonal
collection of vetrices, edges and faces

polygonal /pəˈlɪɡənəl/ adj
polygonal
having many angles

polygonometry n
polygonométrie

polygraph /ˈpɒliɡɹæf/ /ˈpɒliɡɹɑːf/ n
détecteur de mensonges polygraphe

polygraphic adj
polygraphique

polygynous /pəˈlɪd͡ʒɪnəs/ adj
polygyne
practicing polygyny

polygyny /pəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
polygynie
plurality of wives at the same time

polyhedron /pɒliˈhiːdɹən/ n
polyèdre
geometry: solid figure

polylobate adj
polylobé
having many lobes

polymath /ˈpɑliˌmæθ/ /ˈpɑlɪmæθ/ /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/ n
polymathe homme de la Renaissance
person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge

polymathic adj
polymathique
pertaining to polymathy

polymathy /pəˈlɪməθi/ n
polymathie
knowledge of many arts and sciences; variety of learning

polymer /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/ /ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/ n
polymère
molecule

polymerase n
polymérase
enzyme that catalyses the formation of polymers

polymerase chain reaction n
réaction en chaîne par polymérase
technique in molecular biology for creating multiple copies of DNA from a sample

polymerization /ˌpɒl.ɪ.məɹ.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
polymérisation
process in which polymers are formed

polymerize /pəˈlɪ.mə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈpɑləməˌɹaɪz/ /ˈpɒlɨməɹʌɪz/ v
polymériser
to convert a monomer to a polymer

polymethyl methacrylate n
polyméthacrylate de méthyle
transparent tough plastic

polymethyl methyacrylate n
plexiglas
tough, transparent thermoplastic polymer

polymicrogyria n
polymicrogyrie
a deformity of the brain such that it has an excessive number of small folds, causing mental retardation

polymorphemic adj
polymorphémique

polymorphism /pɑliˈmɔɹfɪz(ə)m/ /pɒlɪˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/ n
polymorphisme
ability to assume different forms or shapes
computer science: feature of object-oriented programming
biology: coexistence of two or more distinct forms independent of sex
crystallography: ability of a material to exist in more than one form
genetics: regular existence of two or more different genotypes within a given species or population

polymorphous adj
polymorphe
Having, or occurring in, several distinct forms

polyneuropathy n
polyneuropathie
medicine: any of several diseases involving several peripheral nerves

polynomial /ˌpɑliˈnoʊmiəl/ /ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊmɪəl/ adj
polynomial
in algebra
polynomial polynomiale polynominal polynominale
in taxonomy

polynomial /ˌpɑliˈnoʊmiəl/ /ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊmɪəl/ n
polynôme
algebraic expression
taxonomic designation

polynomial function n
fonction polynomiale
(mathematics)

polynuclear adj
polynucléaire
having multiple nuclei

polynya /pə(ʊ)ˈlɪnjə/ /pəˈlɪnjə/ /ˌpɑlənˈjɑ/ n
polynia
area of open water surrounded by sea ice

polyoxymethylene n
polyoxyméthylène

polyp /ˈpɑlɪp/ /ˈpɒlɪp/ n
polype
coelenterate
growth

polypeptide n
polypeptide
biochemistry: a small protein containing up to 100 amino acids
biochemistry: any such polymer that is not folded into a secondary structure of a protein
organic chemistry: any polymer amino acids joined via peptide bonds

polypeptidic adj
polypeptidique
pertaining to a polypeptide

polyphonic /ˌpɒlɪˈfɒnɪk/ adj
polyphonique
of or relating to polyphony

polyphony /pəˈlɪfəni/ n
polyphonie
musical texture consisting of several independent melodic voices

polypropylene n
polypropylène
resin

polyptoton /ˌpɑ.ləpˈtoʊ.tɑn/ n
polyptote
stylistic scheme in which words from the same root are used together, or a word is repeated in a different inflection or case

polyptych /ˈpɒlɪptɪk/ n
polyptyque
a work consisting of multiple painted or carved panels joined together

polyradiculoneuropathy n
polyradiculonévrite
medicine: a condition in which polyneuropathy and polyradiculopathy occur together

polyrhizal adj
polyrrhize

polysaccharide n
polysaccharide
complex carbohydrate

polysemous /pəˈlɪs.ə.məs/ /pəˈlɪs.ɪ.məs/ /ˌpɑːl.iˈsiː.məs/ /ˌpɒl.ɪˈsiː.məs/ adj
polysémique
having multiple meanings

polysemy /pə.ˈlɪ.sɪ.mi/ /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ n
polysémie
ability to have multiple meanings

polystyrene n
polystyrène
polymer

polysyllabic /ˌpɑ.li.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɒ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
polysyllabique
having more than one syllable

polysyndeton /pɒlɪˈsɪndɪtɒn/ n
polysyndète
the use of many conjunctions to achieve an overwhelming effect in a sentence

polysynthetic /ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/ adj
polysynthétique
polysynthetic

polytechnic adj
polytechnique

polytechnic n
polytechnique
educational institute

polytetrahedral adj
polytétraédral polytétraédrique

polytheism /pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ n
polythéisme
belief in the existence of multiple gods

polytheist /pɒlɪˈθiːɪst/ n
polythéiste
believer in polytheism

polytheistic /ˌpɒlɪθiːˈɪstɪk/ adj
polythéiste
of or relating to polytheism

polytheize v
polythéiser

polytonic /ˌpɑliˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌpɒliˈtɒnɪk/ adj
polytonique
Using the Greek system of diacritics

polytope n
polytope
geometric shape

polytrauma n
polytraumatisme
multiple traumatic injuries

polytropic adj
polytropique

polyunsaturated fat n
graisse polyinsaturée
fat or oil containing a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids

polyunsaturated fatty acid n
acide gras polyinsaturé
fatty acid

polyurethane n
polyuréthane
any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links

polyuria n
polyurie

polyvinyl chloride n
polychlorure de vinyle PVC
thermoplastic resin

pomace /-əs/ /ˈpɒmɪs/ /ˈpʌmɪs/ n
marc
pulp created during oil or juice extraction

pomade /poʊˈmeɪd/ /pəˈmeɪd/ /pəˈmɑːd/ n
pommade
thick waxy substance used to style hair

pomander /poʊˈmæn.dɚ/ /pəˈmæn.də/ /ˈpoʊ.mæn.dɚ/ /ˈpɑ.mən.dɚ/ /ˈpɒ.mæn.də/ /ˈpɒ.mən.də/ /ˈpəʊ.mæn.də/ n
pomme de senteur
mixture of aromatic substances

pome /ˈpəʊm/ n
piridion péridion péridium
type of fruit

pomegranate /ˈpɑməˌɡɹænət/ /ˈpɑmɪˌɡɹænɪt/ /ˈpɑmˌɡɹænət/ /ˈpɒmɪ(ˌ)ɡɹænɪt/ n
grenade grenadier
fruit of the Punica granatum
grenadier grenade
Punica granatum shrub or small tree

pomelo /pəˈmɛləʊ/ /ˈpɑməloʊ/ /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/ /ˈpʌmɪləʊ/ n
pamplemoussier
tree
pomélo
large fruit of the C. maxima or grandis

pomeron n
poméron

pommel /ˈpɑ.məl/ /ˈpɒ.məl/ n
pommeau
knob on the hilt of an edged weapon such as a sword
upper front brow of a saddle

pommel horse n
cheval d'arçons
gymnastic apparatus

pomologist n
pomologue
person involved in pomology

pomology n
pomologie
study of fruit in general and of the cultivation of fruit

pomp and circumstance n
en grande pompe
ceremonial grandeur

pompadour /ˈpɑːmpədɔːɹ/ /ˈpɒmpədɔː/ /ˈpɒmpədʊə/ n
banane
woman's hairstyle

pompano /ˈpɒmpənəʊ/ n
pompaneau
carangid

pompom n
pompon
decorative ball made of pieces of soft fabric

pompon n
pompon
puff or ball as for decoration for cheerleading

pompous /ˈpɑmpəs/ /ˈpɒmpəs/ adj
pompeux emphatique
affectedly grand

pompously adv
pompeusement
in a pompous manner

poncho /ˈpɑn.t͡ʃoʊ/ /ˈpɒn.tʃəʊ/ n
poncho
simple garment of cloth

pond /pɑnd/ /pɒnd/ n
étang mare
small lake

pond heron n
crabier
heron of the genus Ardeola

pond hockey n
hockey d'antan
form of ice hockey

ponder /ˈpɑn.dɚ/ /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/ v
interroger
to consider carefully
réfléchir songer
to think deeply

ponderous /ˈpɑn.dɚ.əs/ /ˈpɒn.dəɹ.əs/ adj
abrutissant dogmatique lourd pesant écrasant
dull or boring
béotien conformiste grossier maladroit pesant
clumsy, unwieldy, or slow, especially due to weight

pondweed n
potamogéton potamot
plant of the genus Potamogeton

poniard /ˈpɒnjɑːd/ /ˈpɒnjəd/ n
poignard
dagger

pons /ˈpoʊnz/ /ˈpɑnz/ /ˈpɒnz/ /ˈpəʊnz/ n
pont
part of the brain

pontiff /ˈpɒntɪf/ n
pontife

pontifical adj
pontifical
of or pertaining to a pontiff

pontifically adv
pontificalement
in a pontifical manner

pontificate /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ə.kət/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ n
pontificat
state of a pontifex

pontificate /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.keɪt/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ə.keɪt/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ɪ.keɪt/ v
pontifier
act like a pontiff
preside as a bishop
speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner

pontoon /pɒnˈtuːn/ n
ponton flotteur
buoyant support for a temporary bridge, dock or landing stage

pontoon bridge n
pont flottant
a temporary bridge built over floating pontoons

pony /ˈpoʊni/ /ˈpəʊni/ n
poney
small horse

ponytail /ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/ n
queue-de-cheval
hairstyle

poo /pu/ /puː/ n
caca popo
shit
slang: marijuana resin

poo /pu/ /puː/ v
faire caca faire popo faire une crotte

poo poo n
caca popo
poo (feces)

pooch /puːt͡ʃ/ n
bâtard
mongrel
clébard cabot sac à puces
slang: dog

pood /puːd/ n
poud
Russian unit of mass

poodle /ˈpuː.dəl/ n
caniche
any of various breeds of poodle

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ [puːɸ] interjection
pouf
deflating object or a magical disappearance

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ [puːɸ] n
pet prout
The product of flatulence.
tapette pédale tante
A male homosexual.

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ [puːɸ] v
disparaître s'évanouir s'évaporer
to vanish
prouter péter
to fart

pool /pul/ /puːl/ [pʰuəɫ] [pʰuɫ] n
flaque
small amount of liquid on a surface
groupe réserve
supply of resources
mare étang
body of water
pool
computing: set of resources kept ready to use
billard
cue sport played on a pool table

pool /pul/ /puːl/ [pʰuəɫ] [pʰuɫ] v
mettre en commun
to combine or contribute with others
réunir
to put together

pool noodle n
nouille de piscine
long, slender tube or rod used as an exercise tool or toy in swimming pools

pool table n
table de billard billard
a table used for playing pool

pooling /ˈpuːlɪŋ/ n
mise en commun

poolish n
levain sur levure levain-levure poolish
mixture

poop deck n
dunette
stern deck on top of the cabin(s)

poor /poʊ/ /poː/ /puɹ/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː(ɹ)/ /pɜːɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɚ/ /pʊɹ/ /ˈpʊ(ː)ə(r)/ adj
pauvre
with few or no possessions or money
pauvre pitoyable
used to express pity
piètre
of low quality

poor /poʊ/ /poː/ /puɹ/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː(ɹ)/ /pɜːɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɚ/ /pʊɹ/ /ˈpʊ(ː)ə(r)/ n
pauvres pauvre
the poor people of a society or the world collectively, the poor class of a society

poor as Job adj
pauvre comme Job

poor as a church mouse phraseologicalUnit
gueux comme un rat d'église pauvre comme Job
very poor

poor man's adj
du pauvre sous-
cheaper than or inferior to

poor relation n
parent pauvre

poor thing n
bichette ma pauvre miskine mon pauvre
someone or something to be pitied

pop /pɑp/ /pɒp/ n
pop
pop music

pop group n
groupe de pop
musical group specializing in pop music

pop music n
musique pop pop
music intended for or accepted by a wide audience

pop quiz n
contrôle surprise interrogation surprise
test without notice

pop sock n
mi-bas
knee-high stocking

pop up v
se pointer
to appear without warning

pop-up /ˈpɒpʌp/ n
pop-up
advertisement that pops up when one accesses an Internet page
éphémère
business that quickly pops up

pop-up advertisement n
fenêtre instruse intruse
Internet advertisement

popcorn /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ /ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈpʌp.kɔɹn/ [ˈpʌp.kɒːn] [ˈpʌp.kɔɹn] n
maïs éclaté popcorn maïs soufflé
a snack food made from corn kernels popped by dry heating

pope /poʊp/ /pəʊp/ n
pape papesse
head of the Roman Catholic Church
pope
Russian Orthodox priest

poplar /ˈpɑ.plɚ/ /ˈpɒp.lə(ɹ)/ n
peuplier
any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus

poplit /ˈpɑplɪt/ /ˈpɒplɪt/ n
fosse poplitée jarret
fossa at the back of the knee joint

popliteal /pɒˈplɪtɪ.əl/ /ˌpɒplɪˈtiːəl/ adj
poplité
area behind the knee

poppable adj
crevable
possible to pop

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ n
coquelicot
artificial poppy flower to remember those who died in the two World Wars and other armed conflicts
pavot coquelicot
plant of the genus Papaver

poppycock n
baliverne
nonsense

poppyseed n
graine de pavot
the seed of the poppy

popsicle /ˈpɑpsɪkəl/ /ˈpɒpsɪkəl/ n
sucette glacée
serving of frozen juice on a stick

populace /ˈpɑpjələs/ /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ n
bas peuple plèbe populace
common people

popular /ˈpɑpjəlɚ/ /ˈpɒpjʊlə/ adj
populaire
liked by many people
of or pertaining to the common people

popular culture n
culture populaire pop culture
prevailing vernacular culture

popular music n
musique populaire
genre that has wide appeal amongst the general public

popular science n
de vulgarisation scientifique
of, or having to do with popular science

popularise /ˈpɒpjʊləɹaɪz/ v
populariser
to make popular
vulgariser
to present in a widely understandable form

popularity /ˌpɑp.jəˈlɛəɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
popularité
the quality or state of being popular

popularization n
popularisation vulgarisation
the act of making something popular to the general public

popularizer n
vulgarisateur
one who popularizes something

populate /ˈpɑ.pjəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒp.jʊˌleɪt/ /ˈpɔp.jəˌlæɪt/ v
peupler
to supply with inhabitants
to live in
remplir
to fill a list

populated adj
peuplé
with inhabitants

population /ˌpɑ.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɒp.juːˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
population
all people living within a political or geographical boundary
biology: collection of organisms
statistics: greater group of units from which a sample can be drawn
number of residents in a given area

population density n
densité de population
average number of people per area

population pyramid n
pyramide des âges
graphical illustration of the distribution of a population by age groups and sex

populational adj
populationnel
of or pertaining to population

populicide n
populicide

populism n
populisme
a political doctrine or philosophy

populist /ˈpɑ.pjə.lɪst/ /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lɪst/ /ˈpɔp.jʉ.lɪst/ adj
populiste
put forward just because it would be popular

populist /ˈpɑ.pjə.lɪst/ /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lɪst/ /ˈpɔp.jʉ.lɪst/ n
populiste
politician who advocates policies just because they are popular

populous /ˈpɑpjələs/ /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ adj
populeux
having a large population

porbeagle n
requin-taupe marraiche marraîche veau de mer
a pelagic shark

porcelain /ˈpoːslɘn/ /ˈpɔɹslɪn/ /ˈpɔɹsəlɪn/ /ˈpɔːsəlɪn/ n
porcelaine
hard white translucent ceramic
items (esp. dishware or objets d'art) made of porcelain

porch /po(ː)ɹtʃ/ /poətʃ/ /pɔɹt͡ʃ/ /pɔːtʃ/ n
porche véranda portique
a covered and enclosed entrance to a building

porcine /ˈpoʊɹ.saɪn/ /ˈpoʊɹ.sin/ /ˈpoʊɹ.sɪn/ adj
bouffi
morbidly obese
porcin
of or pertaining to the pig

porcini /pɔːɹˈt͡ʃiː.ni/ /pɔːˈtʃiː.ni/ n
cèpe
mushroom, Boletus edulis

porcupine /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kiˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kjʊˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kəˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kɪˌpaɪn/ n
porc-épic
large rodent

pore /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ n
pore
a tiny opening in the skin
by extension any small opening

poriferan n
spongiaire
any sponge of the phylum Porifera

pork /po(ː)ɹk/ /poək/ /pɔɹk/ /pɔːk/ n
porc cochon
meat of a pig

pork barrel /ˈpɔːkˌbaɹəl/ n
assiette au beurre
funds assigned for local expenditure

pork belly n
poitrine de porc
boneless cut of fatty meat

pork rind n
couenne grattons
food made from pork skin

porn star n
acteur X actrice X star du porno
actor or actress famous for appearing in pornographic films

porno /ˈpɔːnəʊ/ n
porno
pornography

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ n
pornocratie
government by, or dominated by, prostitutes or corrupt persons

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ pn
pornocratie
period of the papacy known as the saeculum obscurum

pornographer /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
pornographe
person involved in creation or dissemination of pornography

pornographic /ˌpɔː(ɹ)nəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
pornographique
containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity

pornographically adv
pornographiquement
in a pornographic manner

pornography /pɔɹˈnɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
pornographie
depiction of sexual subject matter with prurient intent

pornology n
pornologie

porosity n
porosité
measure of how porous a material is
state of being porous

porous /ˈpɔːɹəs/ adj
poreux
full of tiny pores

porphyrite n
porphyrite
rock with a porphyritic structure

porphyrogenite /ˌpɔːfəˈɹɒd͡ʒɪˌnaɪt/ n
porphyrogénète
honorific title

porpoise /pɔːˈpɔɪs/ /ˈpɔːpəs/ /ˈpɔːɹpəs/ n
marsouin
cetacean

porridge /ˈpɑɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɔɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
bouillie gruau porridge
breakfast cereal dish

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ adj
bâbord babord
left-hand side of a vessel when facing the front
port
dock or harbour
computing: logical or physical construct into and from which data are transferred
porter
computing: to adapt a program so that it works on a different platform

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ n
vin de Porto
fortified wine

port city n
ville portuaire port
city built around a port

port of call n
escale
any port being visited by a ship

port of registry n
port d'attache

port wine n
porto vin de Porto
A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal

portability n
portabilité
the ability of a program to execute properly on multiple hardware platforms

portable /ˈpɔɹtəbl̩/ /ˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbl̩/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbəl/ [ˈpʰɔɹɾɪ̈bl̩] adj
portable
running on multiple systems
portable portatif
able to be carried or moved

portable art n
art mobilier
portable prehistoric art

portable toilet n
WC chimique toilette autonome toilette mobile toilette portable
portable toilet

portal /ˈpɔːtəl/ /ˈpɔːɹtəl/ [ˈpʰɔːɹɾɫ̩] n
portail
website
entry point
portique portail
grandiose entrance
veine porte
vein

portal vein n
veine porte
particular vein

portamento /pɔːtəˈmɛntəʊ/ n
port de voix
sliding tone used in music

portcullis /pɔɹtˈkʌl.ɪs/ /pɔːtˈkʌl.ɪs/ n
herse
gate in the form of a grating

porte cochère /ˌpɔɹt koʊˈʃɛɚ/ /ˌpɔːt kə(ʊ)ˈʃɛə/ n
porte cochère
gateway through which horse carriages pass
porch, or roof without walls over a driveway, next to the entrance of a building in or under which a vehicle can stop to allow passengers to embark or disembark without being affected by bad weather

portend /pɔɹˈtɛnd/ /pɔːˈtɛnd/ v
présager annoncer
to serve as a warning or omen

porter /ˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ˈpoətə/ /ˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ˈpɔːtə/ n
porteur
person who carries luggage
porter
strong, dark ale weaker than a stout

portfolio /-oʊl.joʊ/ /-əʊl.jəʊ/ /poɹt-/ /pɔɹtˈfoʊ.liˌoʊ/ /pɔːtˈfəʊ.liˌəʊ/ n
portefeuille
investments
post
showcase
portefeuille portfolio
collection of assets

porthole /ˈpɔː(ɹ)t.həʊl/ n
hublot
circular window

portico /ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/ n
portique
small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building

portion /ˈpoəɹʃən/ /ˈpoɹʃən/ /ˈpoːɹʃən/ /ˈpɔɹʃən/ /ˈpɔːʃən/ n
portion part
allocated amount

portly /ˈpoʊɹtli/ /ˈpoːtliː/ /ˈpɔɹtli/ /ˈpɔːtli/ adj
corpulent fort
euphemism for fat

portmanteau /pɔːtˈmæn.təʊ/ /pɔːɹtˈmæntoʊ/ /ˌpɔːɹtmænˈtoʊ/ n
valise malle portemanteau
case

portmanteau word n
mot-valise amalgame
word which combines the meaning of two words

portolan /ˈpɔːtələn/ n
portulan
chart of European navigable waters

portrait /ˈpoətɹeɪt/ /ˈpoətɹɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔːtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔːtɹɪt/ n
portrait
painting of a person
print mode
an accurate depiction of a person, a mood, etc.

portraitist n
portraitiste
one who makes portraits

portray /pɔɹˈtɹeɪ/ /pɔːˈtɹeɪ/ v
décrire
figuratively: to describe in words
représenter dépeindre portraire
to paint or draw the likeness of

portress n
tourière
a female porter

pose /poʊz/ /pəʊz/ n
pose
position, arrangement (especially of the human body)

pose /poʊz/ /pəʊz/ v
constituer représenter
constitute
poser
assume or maintain a pose
ask, set (a test or quiz)
poser disposer mettre
set in place, arrange

poseido- prefix
poséido-

poseidocentric adj
poséidocentrique
having the planet Neptune at the center

poseidocentric orbit n
orbite poséidocentrique

poser /ˈpoʊzɚ/ /ˈpəʊzə(ɹ)/ n
colle
someone who, or something which, poses; with their body in a fixed position

poseur /poʊˈzʊəɹ/ n
poseur crâneur crâneuse poseuse
one who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others

posh /pɑʃ/ /pɒʃ/ /pəʊʃ/ adj
bobo bourge huppé
associated with the upper classes
chic huppé
stylish, elegant, exclusive

posit /ˈpɑzɪt/ /ˈpɒzɪt/ n
postulat
postulate

posit /ˈpɑzɪt/ /ˈpɒzɪt/ v
avancer postuler
to suggest
postuler
to postulate

position /pəˈzɪʃ.(ə)n/ n
position
place, location
status or rank
posture
opinion, stand or stance
place on a playing field
poste
post of employment

positive /-ɾɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ adj
positif
legal: formally laid down
characterised by features which support a hypothesis
physics: having more protons than electrons
favorable, desirable
grammar: describing the primary sense
strictement positif positif
mathematics: greater than zero

positive /-ɾɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ n
positif
photography: a positive image
grammar: degree of comparison

positive degree n
degré positif positif
that state of an adjective or adverb indicating simple quality, without comparison

positive law n
droit positif

positive reinforcement n
renforcement positif
giving of encouragement to a person who exhibits a particular behaviour

positive thinking n
pensée positive
focusing on thoughts of success

positively /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɪv.li/ /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv.li/ /ˌpɑ.zɪˈtɪv.li/ /ˌpɒz.ɪˈtɪv.li/ adv
positivement

positivism /ˈpɑzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ n
positivisme
philosophical doctrine

positivity /ˌpɑ.zɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɒz.ɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɔz.ɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ [ˌpɑ.zɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ɾi] [ˌpɔz.ɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ɾi] n
positivité
condition of being positive

positon n
positon
positron

positron /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɹɑn/ /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/ n
positron positon
positron

positron emission tomography n
TEP tomographie par émission de positons
a medical imaging technique

posology /pə-/ /pəʊˈsɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /pəˈzɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
posologie
study of the dosages of drugs

posse /ˈpɑ.si/ /ˈpɒ.si/ n
bande
A criminal gang

possess /pəˈzɛs/ v
posséder
to have (something) as, or as if as, an owner
posséder s'emparer de
of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person’s body or mind)

possessed /pəˈzɛst/ adj
possédé
controlled by evil spirits

possessee /pɒˈzɛsiː/ n
complément possédé
verb complement

possession /pəˈzɛʃən/ n
bien
something that is owned
possession
the state of being possessed by a spirit or demon
control of the ball in a disputed sports game
possession propriété
ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own
possessions
a territory under the rule of another country

possessive /pəˈzɛsɪv/ adj
possessif
grammar: indicating possession
pertaining to possession
unwilling to yield possession of

possessive adjective n
adjectif possessif
possessive determiner

possessive case n
possessif
case used to express direct possession

possessive determiner n
déterminant possessif
possessive determiner

possessive pronoun n
pronom possessif
pronoun which expresses possession

possessive suffix n
suffixe possessif
Suffix indicating possession

possessor [pʰəˈzɛsə(ɹ)] n
possesseur possessrice
One who possesses

possessory adj
possessoire
having or arising from possession

possibilism n
possibilisme
the belief that possible things exist

possibilist n
possibiliste

possibilistic adj
possibiliste

possibility /ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi/ /ˌpɒs.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
possibilité
quality of being possible

possible /ˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ˈpɒ.sɪ.bl̩/ adj
possible
able but not certain to happen
being considered, e.g. for a position
possible faisable
capable of being done or achieved; feasible

possibly /ˈpɑsəbli/ /ˈpɒsɪbli/ adv
peut-être
possiblement
adverb indicating that an action may successfully be performed

possum /ˈpɒsəm/ n
possum
any of the marsupials in several families of the order Diprotodontia of Australia and neighboring islands

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ n
poteau
long dowel or plank protruding from the ground
message billet
individual message in a forum
poste courrier
method of delivering mail
poste
assigned station

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ v
afficher
to hang a notice in a conspicuous manner
poster
to send to an electronic forum
(Internet) to publish a message
poster mettre à la poste
to send mail

post horn n
cornet
horn formerly used by postmen

post office /ˈpoʊst ˌɑfɪs/ /ˈpoʊst ˌɔfɪs/ /ˈpəʊst ˌɒfɪs/ n
bureau de poste poste
place
poste bureau de poste
organization

post office box n
boîte postale case postale
box hired as collection point for mail

post- /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ prefix
post-
behind
later

post-Homeric adj
posthomérique
after Homer

post-Soviet adj
post-soviétique postsoviétique
after the dissolution of the Soviet Union

post-apocalyptic adj
post-apocalyptique

post-it note n
post-it pense-bête
a small piece of paper with an adhesive strip on one side

post-op adj
post-op

post-production n
post-production
stages of film production happening between the actual filming and the completed film

post-transition metal n
métal de post-transition métal pauvre métal post-transitionnel
post-transition metal

post-traumatic stress disorder n
trouble de stress post-traumatique
condition that develops following some stressful situation

post-war adj
après-guerre
pertaining to a period following the end of a war

postage /ˈpoʊstɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpəʊstɪd͡ʒ/ n
affranchissement
postage stamp affixed as evidence of payment

postage stamp n
timbre timbre postal
piece of paper indicating postage has been paid
timbre-poste
small area

postal [ˈpoʊstl̩] [ˈpəʊstl̩] adj
postal
relating to mail

postal address n
adresse postale
the address to which mail is delivered

postal forgery n
faux pour servir
forged stamp

postally adv
postalement

postally used adj
ayant circulé
cancelled in the normal course of postal business

postbellum adj
[[d’]][[après-guerre]]
of the period following a war

postcard /ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ n
carte postale
rectangular piece of thick paper to be mailed without an envelope

postclassical adj
postclassique post-classique
after the classical era

postcode /ˈpoʊs(t)ˌkoʊd/ /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/ n
code postal
sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address

postcolonial adj
postcolonial
of or pertaining to postcolonialism

postcolonialism n
études postcoloniales
discipline

postcommunist adj
postcommuniste
after communism

poste restante n
poste restante
a service where the post office holds mail until the recipient calls for it

poster /ˈpoʊstɚ/ n
affiche poster
advertisement
picture intended to be attached to a wall

poster child n
figure emblématique
prototypical example

posterior /poʊˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɑˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɒˈstɪə.ɹi.ə/ adj
postérieur
following in order or time
located towards the rear

posterior /poʊˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɑˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɒˈstɪə.ɹi.ə/ n
derrière
buttocks

posterity /pɒˈstɛɹɪti/ n
postérité
all the future generations

postern /ˈpɑstɚn/ /ˈpɒst(ə)n/ n
poterne
secondary gateway

postglossator n
postglossateur
medieval legal scholar

posthitis /pɑsˈθaɪ.tɪs/ /pɒsˈθʌɪ.tɪs/ n
posthite

posthumous /ˈpɒs.t͡ʃə.məs/ /ˈpɒs.t͡ʃʊ.məs/ adj
posthume
in reference to a work, published after the author's death
taking place after one's death
born after one's father's death

posthumous name n
nom posthume
posthumous title of a Chinese, Korean or Vietnamese emperor

posthumously adv
posthumement
after death

postiche /pɑˈstiʃ/ /pɒsˈtiːʃ/ /pɔˈstiʃ/ n
postiche toupet
any item of false hair worn on the head or face

postilion /poʊˈstɪljən/ /pɒˈstɪlɪən/ /pəˈstɪljən/ n
postillon
rider mounted on leading horse

postlude /ˈpəʊstluːd/ n
postlude
final part of a musical piece

postmark n
cachet de la poste
marking made by a postal service on a letter

postmodern adj
postmoderne
Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of postmodernism

postmodernism /pəʊstˈmɑdɚnɪzəm/ n
postmodernisme post-modernisme
a style of art, literature, etc

postmodernist adj
postmoderne
postmodern

postmodernist n
postmoderne postmoderniste
follower of postmodernism

postmodernity n
postmodernité
the state or condition of being postmodern

postnatal adj
postnatal post-natal
of or pertaining to the period immediately after birth

postoperative /poʊstˈɑpəɹətɪv/ /pəʊstˈɒpəɹətɪv/ adj
postopératoire
of, pertaining to, or occurring in the period after a surgical operation

postorgasmic adj
postorgasmique
happening after an orgasm

postpandemic adj
post-pandémique
following a pandemic

postpartum depression n
dépression postpartum dépression périnatale
parent’s depression after childbirth

postpone /poʊstˈpoʊn/ v
reporter différer remettre repousser postposer
to delay or put off an event

postponed adj
remis à plus tard reporté
done later than originally planned; delayed

postponement n
ajournement
the state of being adjourned

postposition n
postposition
(grammar) words that come after the noun

postprandial /ˌpoʊs(t)ˈpɹæn.di.əl/ /ˌpəʊs(t)ˈpɹan.dɪ.əl/ adj
après le repas
after a meal

postrevolutionary adj
postrévolutionnaire
occurring after a revolution

postscript /ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt/ n
post-scriptum
addendum to a letter

postscriptum /ˌpəʊstˈskɹɪptəm/ n
post-scriptum
something written afterward

postsynaptic adj
postsynaptique
pertaining to the neuron that bears receptors for neurotransmitter released into the synaptic cleft

posttonic adj
post-tonique
immediately following a stressed syllable

posttranslational adj
post-traductionnel
Of or pertaining to the period after a protein has been translated from mRNA

posttraumatic adj
post-traumatique
after, or as a result of, a trauma

postulate /ˈpɑst͡ʃələt/ /ˈpɑst͡ʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ n
postulat
logic: an axiom
something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted

postulate /ˈpɑst͡ʃələt/ /ˈpɑst͡ʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ v
postuler
to assume as a premise
to appoint to an ecclesiastic position
to demand or claim

postural /ˈpɑst͡ʃəɹəl/ /ˈpɒstʃəɹəl/ adj
postural
relating to posture

posture /ˈpɑst͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɒstʃə/ n
posture
position of body

postvocalic /ˌpəʊstvəʊˈkælɪk/ adj
postvocalique
following a vowel

postwoman n
factrice
woman who delivers the post or mail

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ n
pot
unit of volume notionally equivalent to the capacity of a pot
pot marmite chaudron
vessel for cooking or storing food etc.
herbe beu beuh mari marie-jeanne pot
marijuana

pot calling the kettle black /ˈpɑt ˈkɔliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ /ˈpɒt ˈkɔːliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ n
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
situation in which somebody accuses someone else of a fault shared by the accuser

potable /ˈpoʊtəbəl/ /ˈpɑt-/ /ˈpɒt-/ /ˈpəʊtəbəl/ adj
potable
good for drinking

potamoplankton n
potamoplancton

potash /ˈpɑt.æʃ/ /ˈpɒt.æʃ/ n
potasse
chemistry: an impure form of potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) mixed with other potassium salts
pot ash: the water-soluble part of the ash formed by burning plant material; used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer

potassium /pəˈtæsiəm/ n
potassium
the chemical element

potassium chloride n
chlorure de potassium
the salt KCl

potassium cyanide n
cyanure de potassium
inorganic compound

potassium dichromate n
dichromate de potassium
potassium salt of chromic acid

potassium hydroxide n
hydroxyde de potassium potasse caustique
potassium hydroxide

potassium nitrate n
salpêtre salpêtre du Chili
KNO₃

potato /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/ /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ [pə̥ˈtʰeɪtʰəʊ] [pə̥ˈtʰeɪɾoʊ] [pə̥ˈtʰeɪɾə] n
pomme de terre patate
plant tuber eaten as starchy vegetable

potato chip n
chips croustille
a piece of potato similar to a french fry, a British potato chip

potato masher n
presse-purée
utensil for mashing potatoes

potato salad n
salade de pommes de terre
salad made from chopped boiled potatoes

potato starch n
fécule de pomme de terre
vegetable substance found in the extracted material of potatoes

potbellied adj
bedonnant ventru
having a potbelly

potbellied pig n
cochon vietnamien
small Vietnamese domesticated pig

potbelly n
bedaine bidoche
a large, swollen, or protruding abdomen

poteen /-tjiːn/ /-t͡ʃiːn/ /pəˈtiːn/ /ˈpɒ.tiːn/ n
poitín potcheen poteen
illegally produced Irish whiskey

potency /ˈpəʊtənsi/ n
pouvoir puissance
power

potent /ˈpoʊt(ə)nt/ /ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/ [-n̩ʔ] [ˈpʰoʊ̯ʔn̩t] adj
puissant
powerfully effective

potentate /ˈpoʊ.tən.teɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.tən.teɪt/ n
potentat podestat
a powerful leader

potential /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/ /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ adj
potentiel
existing in possibility

potential /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/ /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ n
potentiel possibilité
currently unrealized ability

potential energy n
énergie potentielle
energy possessed by an object because of its position

potentially /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/ adv
potentiellement
in a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way

potentiation n
potentiation
the action of a substance

potentilla n
potentille
any of many shrubs and herbs of the genus Potentilla

potentiometer n
potentiomètre
user-adjustable variable resistor

potful n
marmitée potée
as much as a pot will hold

potholder n
manique menotte
insulated pad for handling hot cooking utensils

pothole n
nid de poule fondrière
a hole in a road

potion /pəʊ.ʃən/ /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/ n
potion
small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical

potlatch /ˈpɑtˌlæt͡ʃ/ /ˈpɒtlætʃ/ n
auberge espagnole buffet canadien repas-partage
communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share
potlatch
ceremony amongst certain indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest

potlid n
couvercle de pot
potlid

potpourri /pəʊˈpɔː.ɹi/ /pəʊˈpʊə.ɹi/ /ˈpoʊ.pʊˌɹiː/ /ˌpoʊ.pʊˈɹiː/ /ˌpəʊ.pəˈɹiː/ n
pot-pourri
a medley of songs or music
a mixture of dried fragrant plant material used to scent a room
collection of various things
anthology of miscellaneous prose

potter /ˈpɑtɚ/ /ˈpɒtə/ n
potier potière
one who makes pots and ceramic wares

potter wasp n
guêpe maçonne
wasp of the subfamily Eumeninae

potter's clay n
argile glaise
clay used by a potter

potter's wheel n
tour de potier
machine used by a potter

pottery /ˈpɑtəɹi/ /ˈpɒtəɹi/ n
poterie
practise or craft of making pottery
fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed

pouch /paʊt͡ʃ/ n
marsupium mastothèque poche
pocket in which a marsupial carries its young
sachet besace blague à tabac bourse giberne petit sac
small bag

pouf /puːf/ /pʊf/ n
pouf
padded footstool

poultice /ˈpoʊltɪs/ n
cataplasme emplâtre
soft, moist mass applied topically to a part of the body

poultry /ˈpoʊltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpəʊltɹi/ n
volaille basse-cour volailles
domestic fowl

pounce /paʊns/ n
poudre sable
powder thrown onto the paper to make the ink dry

pounce /paʊns/ v
faire un trou perforer trouer
To stamp holes in
fondre sur
To attack suddenly
sauter sur
To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something

pound /paʊnd/ n
livre
unit of mass (16 ounces avoirdupois)
unit of currency
fourrière
place for detention of automobiles
place for the detention of stray animals

pound /paʊnd/ v
pilonner
to strike hard repeatedly
slang: to penetrate sexually, with vigour

pound cake n
quatre-quarts
dense yellow cake made from equal quantities of butter, eggs, flour and sugar

pound sterling /paʊnd ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/ n
livre sterling
currency of the UK

pound the table v
taper du poing sur la table
to vehemently assert one's position

pour /paʊəɹ/ /paʊɹ/ /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ v
se déverser verser
to flow, pass or issue in or as a stream
verser
to cause to flow in a stream

pour oil on troubled waters v
calmer le jeu
calm, appease or quieten

pour one's heart out v
épancher
to express one's innermost thoughts or feelings

pour out v
verser
distribute or spread (something), as if it were a liquid

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ n
moue
facial expression

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ v
bouder
sulk, (pretend to) be ill-tempered
faire la moue bouder
push out one’s lips

poutine /puˈtin/ /puːˈtiːn/ /puːˈtɪn/ [pʉuˈtɪin] n
poutine
dish consisting of French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy; any of a number of variations on the basic poutine dish

poutine pizza n
pizza poutine

poutinerie n
poutinerie
poutine shop

pouting /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/ n
tacaud commun
fish, Trisopterus luscus

poverty /ˈpɑːvɚti/ /ˈpɒvəti/ n
pauvreté
quality or state of being poor
deficiency of elements

poverty line n
seuil de pauvreté
threshold of poverty

poverty-stricken adj
miséreux
very poor

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ n
poudre
fine particles of any dry substance
cosmetic product

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ v
pulvériser réduire en poudre
to reduce to fine particles
saupoudrer poudrer pulvériser
to sprinkle with powder
se poudrer se repoudrer
to use powder on the hair or skin
se pulvériser se réduire en poudre
to be reduced to powder

powder horn n
corne à poudre cornet à poudre poire à poudre
horn for gunpowder

powder keg n
poudrière
barrel of gun powder
volatile situation

powder snow n
poudreuse
uncompacted snow

powdered /ˈpaʊdəd/ /ˈpaʊdɚd/ adj
en poudre
which has been made into a powder
saupoudré
which has been covered with powder

powdered sugar /ˈpaʊ.dəd ˈʃʊɡ.ə/ /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/ n
sucre glace sucre impalpable sucre à glacer sucre en poudre
very finely ground sugar used in icings, etc

powderflask n
poire à poudre
container for gunpowder

powdery /ˈpaʊdəɹi/ adj
poudreux
of or pertaining to powder

powdery mildew n
oïdium
type of mildew

power /paə/ /paː/ /pɑː/ /ˈpaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈpaʊɹ/ [ˈpʰaʊ̯.ɚ] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɹ] n
courant électricité
electricity, electricity supply
pouvoir puissance
capability or influence
control, particularly legal or political
puissance
physics: measure of the rate of doing work or transferring energy
physical force or strength
maths: product of equal factors
statistics: probability of correctly rejecting the null hypothesis

power /paə/ /paː/ /pɑː/ /ˈpaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈpaʊɹ/ [ˈpʰaʊ̯.ɚ] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɹ] v
alimenter
to provide power for

power behind the throne n
éminence grise
someone who has great covert influence

power broker n
éminence grise
person having the ability to influence important decisions

power cut n
coupure de courant
interruption in the supply of power

power failure n
panne de courant coupure d'electricité coupure de courant panne d'electricité
power failure

power forward n
ailier fort
a basketball player

power inverter n
onduleur
a device that converts DC electricity into AC

power line communication n
courant porteur en ligne
transmission of data over electric power lines

power move n
coup de force
aggressive action

power of attorney /ˌpaʊə(r) əv əˈtɜː(r)niː/ n
procuration
authorisation
document

power play n
jeu de puissance
supériorité numérique
ice hockey

power set n
ensemble des parties
set of all subsets of a set

power station n
centrale électrique
an industrial complex where electricity is produced

power steering n
direction assistée
System in a vehicle

power strip n
multiprise
block of electrical sockets

power struggle n
bras de fer lutte pour le pouvoir
a fight to gain dominance

power supply n
alimentation électrique
part of apparatus
a source of power such as a generator

power surge n
surtension

power vacuum n
vacance du pouvoir
lack of political authority

power-hungry adj
assoiffé de pouvoir avide de pouvoir qui a la soif du pouvoir
having a strong desire for power
énergivore
using or requiring a lot of electrical power

powerbank n
batterie externe
portable device used to charge mobile phones and tablet computers

powerful /ˈpaʊəfəl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/ adj
puissant
having or capable of exerting power, potency or influence

powerfully /ˈpaʊəf(ə)li/ /ˈpaʊɚf(ə)li/ adv
fortement puissamment
in a powerful manner

powerless /ˈpaʊələs/ /ˈpaʊɚləs/ adj
impuissant
lacking sufficient power or strength

powerlessness n
impuissance
The state or character of being powerless

powerlifting n
force athlétique dynamophilie
strength sport

powers that be n
autorités constituées
holders of power

pox /pɑks/ n
petite vérole variole vérole
A disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pockmarks

pp. n
p. pp.
pages

practicability n
praticabilité
being practicable

practicable /ˈpɹæktɪkəbəl/ adj
praticable

practical /ˈpɹæktɪkəl/ adj
pratique
based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis

practical joke n
facétie farce traquenard
something done for amusement to the detriment of someone else

practicality n
praticité
state of being practical or feasible

practically /ˈpɹæktɪk(ə)li/ adv
pratiquement
In practice, in effect
quasiment pratiquement
almost completely

practice /ˈpɹæktɪs/ n
pratique
an ongoing pursuit of a craft or profession
repetition of an activity to improve skill
customary action, habit, or behaviour
an observance of religious duties
actual operation or experiment, in contrast to theory

practice makes perfect proverb
c'est en forgeant qu'on devient forgeron usage rend maître
if one practices an activity enough, one will eventually master it

practice what one preaches v
prêcher d’exemple
act in harmony with one's teachings

practise /ˈpɹæktɪs/ v
exercer
to pursue (a career, especially law, fine art or medicine)
pratiquer
to perform or execute a craft or skill
to perform or observe in a habitual fashion
pratiquer s'entrainer
to repeat an activity as a way of improving one's skill

practitioner /pɹækˈtɪʃənə/ /pɹækˈtɪʃənəɹ/ n
praticien
person who practices a profession or art

praetor /ˈpɹiːtɔː/ n
préteur
Roman administrative official

praetorship /ˈpɹiːtəʃɪp/ n
préture

pragmatic /pɹæɡˈmætɪk/ adj
pragmatique
practical

pragmatically adv
pragmatiquement
in a pragmatic manner

pragmatics n
pragmatique
study of the use of the language in a social context

pragmatism /ˈpɹaɡmətɪzəm/ /ˈpɹæɡmətɪzəm/ n
pragmatisme
pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities

prairie /ˈpɹɛəɹi/ [ˈpɹɛɹi] n
prairie
An extensive area of relatively flat grassland

prairie dog n
chien de prairie chienne de prairie
burrowing rodent

praise /pɹeɪz/ n
louange
worship
commendation; favorable representation in words

praise /pɹeɪz/ v
louer féliciter prôner vénérer
to give praise to

praise the Lord interjection
gloire à Dieu louez le Seigneur loué soit le Seigneur
phrase used to thank God

praise to the skies /ˌpɹeɪz tə ðə ˈskaɪz/ v
porter aux nues
to praise or laud (someone or something) excessively

praiseworthy /ˈpɹeɪz.wɜː.ði/ /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/ adj
louable
meriting praise

praline /pɹɑˈlin/ /ˈpɹeɪ.liːn/ /ˈpɹeɪˌlin/ /ˈpɹɑ.lin/ /ˈpɹɑˌlin/ /ˈpɹɑː.liːn/ /ˈpɹɔ.lin/ n
praline praliné
confection

pram /pɹæm/ n
landau
perambulator

prance /pɹæn(t)s/ /pɹɑːn(t)s/ v
parader
to strut
se cabrer
of a horse

prandial /ˈpɹæn.di.əl/ /ˈpɹæn.dɪ.əl/ adj
prandial
of or pertaining to a meal

prank /pɹæŋk/ n
tour farce
practical joke or mischievous trick

prankster n
farceur farceuse plaisantin plaisantine
one who performs pranks

praseodymium /ˌpɹeɪzioʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
praséodyme
chemical element

prasinous adj
prasin
of a clear, lively green color

prate /pɹeɪt/ v
bavarder
to talk much, to chatter

prattery n
pitrerie
foolishness or foolish behavior

prattle /ˈpɹætəl/ v
bavarder
to talk incessantly; to babble

pratītyasamutpāda n
coproduction conditionnée

prawn /pɹoːn/ /pɹɔn~pɹɑn/ /pɹɔːn/ n
crevette
large shrimp

prawn cocktail n
cocktail de crevettes
salad dish made from prawns

praxis /ˈpɹæk.sɪs/ n
habitude
custom or established practice

pray /pɹeɪ/ v
prier
to talk to God
to petition a higher being
to beg humbly for aid

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹɛɹ/ n
prière
practice of communicating with one's God
the specific words or methods used for praying
a request; a petition
the act of praying
prières prière
a meeting held for the express purpose of praying

prayer beads n
chapelet
string of beads

prayer book n
missel eucologe
book

prayer flag n
drapeau de prière
colourful rectangular cloth

prayer rug n
tapis de prière
small rug on which Muslims kneel to pray

prayer shawl n
châle de prière
prayer shawl

prayer wheel n
roue de prière moulin à prières
rotating cylinder containing prayers

praying mantis n
mante religieuse
any of various predatory insects of the Mantidae family
Mantis religiosa

pre- /pɹi/ /pɹiː/ /pɹɪ/ prefix
pré- avant
before

pre-Christian adj
préchrétien
before the arrival of Christianity

pre-Columbian adj
précolombien
before Christopher Columbus

pre-Islamic adj
antéislamique préislamique

pre-Roman adj
préromain
pre-Roman

pre-Romanesque adj
préroman

pre-Socratic /ˌpɹiːsɒˈkɹætɪk/ adj
présocratique
related to the pre-Socratic philosophers

pre-Socratic /ˌpɹiːsɒˈkɹætɪk/ n
présocratique
any one of the pre-Socratic philosophers

pre-build adj
pré-build
occurring before a build

pre-ejaculate n
liquide pré-éjaculatoire
pre-ejaculate

pre-op adj
pré-op

pre-war adj
[[d']][[avant-guerre]]
Before a war

preach /pɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
prêcher
give a sermon
advise or recommend earnestly
prêcher proclamer
proclaim by public discourse

preach to deaf ears v
parler à un mur parler à un sourd

preach to the choir v
prêcher un convaincu prêcher un converti
speaking to those who already believe

preacher /ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɹiːt͡ʃə/ n
prédicateur prêcheur
one who preaches

preacheress n
prédicatrice
female preacher

preaching band n
rabat
bands worn by clergy

preadjust v
prérégler
to adjust in advance

preadolescence n
préadolescence
the period between childhood and adolescence

preamble /ˈpɹiˌæmbəl/ /ˈpɹiːˌambəl/ n
préambule
short statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute

preamplifier n
préampli préamplificateur
voltage amplifier

preantepenultimate /ˌpɹiˌæntipəˈnʌltɪmət/ /ˌpɹiˌæntəpəˈnʌltəmət/ /ˌpɹiːˌæntɪpɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
préantépénultième
three before the end; fourth to last

prebend n
prébende
stipend paid to a canon

prebendary /ˈpɹɛbəndəɹi/ n
prébendier
honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church

prebuccal adj
prébuccal

prebuild v
préconstruire
to build ahead of time

prebuilt adj
préconstruit préfabriqué
built in advance

precalculate v
pré-calculer
to calculate in advance

precalculus n
pré-calcul
class before calculus

precampaign n
pré-campagne précampagne

precariat n
précariat
sociological group

precarious /pɹɪˈkɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /pɹɪˈkɛɚ.i.əs/ adj
précaire
dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous

precariously adv
précairement
in a precarious manner

precariousness n
précarité
state of being uncertain

precarity /pɹəˈkɛəɹɪti/ /pɹəˈkɛɹɪti/ n
précarité
condition of existence

precarization n
précarisation
process

precative n
précatif
mode expressing a wish

precaution /pɹiːˈkɑ.ʃən/ /pɹiːˈkɔ.ʃən/ /pɹiːˈkɔː.ʃən/ /pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/ /pɹɪˈkɑ.ʃən/ [pɹiːˈkɑ.ʃn̩] [pɹɪˈkɑ.ʃn̩] n
précaution
Previous caution or care

precautionary adj
précautionneux
of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution

precede /pɹiːˈsiːd/ /pɹəˈsiːd/ /pɹɪˈsiːd/ v
précéder
go before, go in front of
have higher rank than

precedence /pɹɪˈsiːd(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹiːsɪd(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹɛsɪd(ə)ns/ n
préséance
the state of preceding in importance or priority

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹiː-/ /ˈpɹiː.sə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs-/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ adj
précédent
earlier in time

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹiː-/ /ˈpɹiː.sə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs-/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ n
décision de principe
leading case which is cited to justify a judgment
précédent
past act used as example

precept /ˈpɹiːsɛpt/ n
précepte
rule or principle governing personal conduct

precession n
précession
astronomical term

prechew v
prémâcher

precinct /ˈpɹisɪŋkt/ n
arrondissement de commune district
police district
bureau canton
voting district
enceinte
enclosed space

precious /ˈpɹɛʃ.əs/ adj
précieux
of high value or worth

precious metal n
métal précieux
metallic element with high economic value

precious stone n
pierre précieuse
gem

preciousness n
mignardise préciosité
the condition of being precious

precipice /ˈpɹɛs.ə.pɪs/ /ˈpɹɛsɪpɪs/ n
précipice
very steep cliff

precipitate /pɹəˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹəˈsɪpɪtət/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtət/ v
précipiter
to come out of a liquid solution into solid form

precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ n
précipitation
weather: water falling from the atmosphere
chemistry: chemical reaction forming solid in liquid
unwise or rash rapidity; sudden haste

precipitous /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtəs/ adj
abrupt escarpé raide
steep, like a precipice
précipité
hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate

precipitously adv
abruptement
abruptly

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ adj
précis
exact

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ v
préciser
to specify

precisely /pɹɪˈsaɪsli/ adv
précisément
in a precise manner

precision /pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ [pɹɪˈsɪʒ.n̩] n
précision
the state of being precise or exact; exactness

preclassical adj
préclassique
from before a classical period

preclude /pɹiːˈkluːd/ /pɹɪˈkluːd/ v
exclure
rule out

precocious /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ adj
précoce
characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity
exhibiting advanced skills at an abnormally early age

precognition /ˌpɹiːkɒɡˈnɪʃn̩/ n
précognition
knowledge of something that is to occur in the future

precolonial n
précolonial

precompiler n
précompilateur
that which precompiles

preconceived /ˌpɹiːkənˈsiːvd/ adj
préconçu tout fait
conceived beforehand

preconception n
préconception
an opinion considered beforehand with adequate evidence

precondition n
condition préalable précondition
preexisting requirement

preconfiguration n
préconfiguration
configuration in advance

preconfinement adj
préconfinement

precosmic /pɹɪˈkɒz.mɪk/ adj
précosmique
occurring or existing before the existence of the universe

precursor /pɹɪˈkɜɹ.səɹ/ /pɹɪˈkɜː.sə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːˌkɜɹ.səɹ/ /ˈpɹiːˌkɜː.sə(ɹ)/ n
précurseur précurseuse
forerunner, predecessor
précurseur réactif
chemical compound

precursory adj
précurseur
relating to events that will follow

predation n
prédation
the preying of one animal on others

predator /ˈpɹɛd.ə.tə/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.tɚ/ n
prédateur
animal or organism that hunts

predator bug n
punaise assassin réduve
species

predatory /ˈpɹɛdəˌtoɹi/ adj
prédateur
relating to predators

predawn n
avant l'aurore
period before the rising of the sun

predecease /ˌpɹiːdəˈsiːs/ n
prédécès
anterior death

predecease /ˌpɹiːdəˈsiːs/ v
prédécéder
to die sooner than

predecessor /ˈpɹi.də.sɛs.ɚ/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.sɛs.ɚ/ n
précédent
model or type which precedes
prédécesseur prédécesseuse prédécessrice
one who precedes

predefine v
prédéfinir
To define in advance

predefined adj
prédéfini
having been defined previously

predestination /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
prédestination
religious doctrine

predicament /pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ n
catégorie
that which is predicated; a category
catégorie classe prédicament
a definite class, state or condition
mauvaise passe situation difficile situation délicate
an unfortunate or trying position or condition

predicate /ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kət/ /ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kɪt/ n
prédicat
grammar: part of sentence that states something about its subject
logic: a term of a statement, where the statement may be true or false

predicate calculus n
calcul des prédicats
a branch of logic

predicate logic n
calcul des prédicats logique des prédicats
generic term for symbolic formal systems like first-order logic, second-order logic, many-sorted logic

predicative /ˈpɹɛ.də.kə.tɪv/ /ˈpɹɛ.dɪ.kə.tɪv/ adj
attributif
used after a verb

predicative /ˈpɹɛ.də.kə.tɪv/ /ˈpɹɛ.dɪ.kə.tɪv/ n
attribut prédicatif
element of the predicate of a sentence which supplements the subject or object by means of the verb

predicative adjective n
adjectif attribut
adjective that follows noun

predict /pɹɪˈdɪkt/ v
prédire
to state, or make something known in advance
to foretell or prophesy

predictability /pɹəˌdɪktəˈbɪlɪti/ n
prévisibilité
The characteristic of being predictable

predictable /pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/ adj
prédictible prévisible
able to be predicted

prediction /pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/ n
prédiction
a statement about the future

prediction market n
marché de prédiction
speculative market

predictive /pɹɪˈdɪk.tɪv/ adj
prédictif
useful in predicting

predilection /ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ /ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ n
prédilection
tendency towards

predisposed adj
prédisposé prédisposée
inclined

predisposition n
prédisposition
the state of being predisposed

predominant /pɹɪˈdɒmɪnənt/ adj
prédominant
common or widespread; prevalent

predominantly /pɹɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/ adv
principalement essentiellement majoritairement
in a predominant manner

preeclampsia n
pré-éclampsie
complication of pregnancy

preemie n
prématuré
premature baby

preeminent /pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
prééminent
exceeding others in quality or rank

preemption /priːˈɛmpʃən/ n
préemption
the purchase of something before it is offered for sale

preemptive /pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/ adj
préemptif
of or relating to preemption
préemptif préventif
so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation

preemptive strike n
frappe préventive

preestablished harmony n
harmonie préétablie
theory of causation

preexist v
préexister pré-exister
to exist prior to

prefabrication n
préfabrication
manufacture of prefabricated components

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ /ˈpɹɛfɪs/ n
préface
introduction before the main text
prayer before the canon of the Mass

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ /ˈpɹɛfɪs/ v
préfacer
to introduce a text

prefatory adj
préfatoire
introductory

prefect /ˈpɹiːfɛkt/ n
préfet
an official of ancient Rome
the head of a prefecture, whether a Japanese prefecture, French department, or Balkan county

prefecture /ˈpɹiˌfɛkt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈpɹiːfɛktjʊə/ /ˈpɹiːfɛkt͡ʃə/ n
préfecture
The district governed by a prefect
The office of a prefect

prefer /pɹɪˈfɜː/ /pɹɪˈfɝ/ v
préférer
to favor

preferable /pɹəˈfɜːɹəb(ə)l/ /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/ adj
préférable
better than some other option

preferably /pɹəˈfɜːɹəˌbli/ /ˈpɹɛfɹəˌbli/ adv
de préférence préférablement
in preference

preferans n
préférence
a card game

preference /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ n
préférence
selection
liking
state of being preferred

preferences n
préférences
user-specified settings of parameters in computer software

preferential /ˈpɹɛf.ɜː(ɹ)ˌɛn.ʃəl/ adj
préférentiel
relating to preference

preferred /pɹɪˈfɜːd/ /pɹɪˈfɝd/ adj
préféré

prefigure /pɹiːfɪɡjɚ/ v
préfigurer
show ahead of time

prefix /pɹiːˈfɪks/ /pɹɛˈfɪks/ /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ n
préfixe
morpheme at the beginning of a word
computing: initial segment of a string of characters
titre
title added to a person's name

prefix /pɹiːˈfɪks/ /pɹɛˈfɪks/ /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ v
préfixer
put or fix before, or at the beginning of
set or appoint beforehand

prefixation n
préfixation
addition of a prefix

prefrontal adj
préfrontal
of, pertaining to or situated in the anterior part of the frontal lobe

prefrontal cortex n
cortex préfrontal
the anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain

prefunctionalization n
préfonctionnalisation

pregabalin n
prégabaline
anticonvulsant drug

preggers adj
en cloque
informal: pregnant

pregnancy /ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/ n
gestation
progression from conception to birth
grossesse
period of time
grossesse gestation
condition

pregnancy test n
test de grossesse
a piece of test equipment

pregnant /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ adj
enceinte gravide gestation pleine
carrying developing offspring within the body

preheat v
préchauffer
to heat something in preparation for further action, especially cooking

prehensile /pɹiˈhɛnsəl/ /pɹɪˈhɛn.saɪl/ adj
préhensile
able to take hold of objects

prehistoric adj
préhistorique antéhistorique
of relating to the epoch before written record

prehistory n
préhistoire
study of events and conditions before written records
history of events leaving up to something
era before written records

preignition n
autoallumage
premature detonation in four-stroke cycle engines

preimage n
image réciproque préimage
set of all elements that map into a given subset of the codomain of a function

preindustrial adj
préindustriel
before industry

prejudice /ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/ n
préjudice
damage caused
préjugé
adverse judgement formed beforehand
irrational hostile attitude
préjugé idée préconçue
any preconceived opinion

prejudicial adj
avec préjugé
exhibiting prejudice or bias
nuisible préjudiciable
causing harm or injury; detrimental, harmful or injurious

prelapsarian /pɹiːlapˈsɛːɹɪən/ adj
prélapsarien
innocent, unspoiled

prelate /ˈpɹɛlət/ n
prélat
clergyman

preliminarily adv
préliminairement
in a preliminary manner

preliminary /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ adj
préliminaire
in preparation for the main matter

prelude /ˈpɹeɪl(j)uːd/ /ˈpɹiːluːd/ /ˈpɹɛl(j)uːd/ n
prélude
introductory event
short piece of music

premarital adj
prénuptial
before one’s marriage

premature /ˈpɹɛ.mə.tjə/ /ˌpɹi.məˈtʊɹ/ /ˌpɹi.məˈt͡ʃʊɹ/ /ˌpɹɛ.məˈtjʊə/ adj
prématuré
taking place earlier than anticipated
occurring before a state of readiness or maturity

premature ejaculation n
éjaculation précoce
premature ejaculation

premature ejaculator n
éjaculateur précoce

prematurely /ˌpɹiːməˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/ /ˌpɹɛməˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/ adv
prématurément
in a premature manner

premeditated adj
prémédité
planned, considered or estimated in advance; deliberate

premeditation n
préméditation
the act of planning or plotting

premenstrual syndrome n
syndrome prémenstruel
malaise experienced before menstruation

premier /pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹemjə/ /ˈpɹimjɚ/ /ˈpɹɛ.mi.ə/ /ˈpɹɛ.mi.ɛː/ /ˈpɹɛm.jə/ /ˈpɹɛm.jɛː/ adj
premier première
foremost, very first or very highest in quality or degree

premier /pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹemjə/ /ˈpɹimjɚ/ /ˈpɹɛ.mi.ə/ /ˈpɹɛ.mi.ɛː/ /ˈpɹɛm.jə/ /ˈpɹɛm.jɛː/ n
premier ministre
Australia, Canada: head of a state or provincial government

premiere /-ˈmiɚ/ /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /pɹɪ-/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ n
première
first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment

premise /ˈpɹɛm.ɪs/ n
local
piece of real estate
prémisse
proposition antecedently supposed or proved
either of the first two propositions of a syllogism, from which the conclusion is deduced

premises /ˈpɹɛmɪsɪz/ n
local
land, and all the built structures on it, considered as a single place

premium /ˈpɹiː.miː.əm/ adj
haut de gamme

premium /ˈpɹiː.miː.əm/ n
cotisation prime
the amount to be paid for an insurance policy
prix
a prize or award

premolar n
prémolaire
tooth

premonition /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ /ˌprɛ-/ n
prémonition
strong intuition

premonitor n
prémoniteur prémonitrice
one who, or that which, gives premonition

premonitory /pɹəˈmɑnɪˌtɔɹi/ /pɹɪˈmɒnɪtəɹi/ /pɹɪˈmɒnɪtɹi/ adj
prémonitoire
serving as warning

prenatal adj
prénatal
being or happening before birth

prenominal adj
prénominal

prenuptial /pɹiˈnʌpʃəl/ adj
prénuptial
occurring before marriage; antenuptial

prenuptial agreement n
contrat de mariage
document stating legal claims upon a divorce

preoccupied adj
préoccupé
concerned with something else, distracted

preoperative adj
préopératoire
before surgery

preoperative n
pré-op pré-opéré

preorgasmic /ˌpɹiːɔːˈɡazmɪk/ adj
préorgasmique
happening before an orgasm

prep /pɹɛp/ n
prep

prepandemic adj
pré-pandémique prépandémique
before a pandemic

preparation /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
concoction préparation
that which is prepared
préparation
act of preparing
substance

preparatory /-ˈpæɹ-/ /-ˈpɛəɹ-/ /-ˈpɛɹ-/ /ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹətɔɹi/ adj
préparatoire
of or pertaining to preparation

prepare /pɹəˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɹɪˈpɛə/ /pɹɪˈpɛː/ v
préparer
to make ready for a specific future purpose
to make oneself ready
préparer apprêter
to make ready for eating or drinking
préparer combiner
to produce by combining elements

prepare the ground v
préparer le terrain

prepared /pɹɪˈpɛəd/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹd/ adj
préparé
ready, willing

preparty n
présoirée
party before main event

prepatellar adj
prépatellaire
In front of the kneecap

prepay v
prépayer
to pay in advance

prepayment n
prépaiement
payment in advance

prepend /pɹɪˈpɛnd/ v
préfixer
to attach (an expression, phrase, etc.) to another, as a prefix

preperitoneal adj
prépéritonéal
anterior to the peritoneum

preponderance /pɹəˈpɑndəɹəns/ /pɹəˈpɑndɹəns/ /pɹɪˈpɒndəɹəns/ /pɹɪˈpɒndɹəns/ n
prépondérance
superiority of influence, power, etc.

preposition /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ n
préposition
grammar: a type of word like "of, from, for, by"

preposition /ˈpɹiːpəˌzɪʃən/ v
prépositionner
to place in a location before some other event occurs

prepositional adj
prépositionnel
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a preposition

prepositional article n
préposition composée
contraction of a preposition and an article

prepositional case n
prépositionnel
case serving as object of a preposition

prepositional phrase n
syntagme prépositionnel
phrase containing both a preposition and its complement

preposterous /pɹə-/ /pɹəˈpɑstəɹəs/ /pɹəˈpɑstɹəs/ /pɹɪˈpɒstəɹəs/ /pɹɪˈpɒstɹəs/ adj
ridicule absurde aberrant insensé
absurd, or contrary to common sense

preprandial /pɹiːˈpɹan.dɪ.əl/ /ˌpɹiˈpɹæn.di.əl/ adj
préprandial
preceding a meal

prepuberal adj
prépubéral
prepubertal

prepubertal adj
prépubertaire
before puberty

prepubescent adj
prépubère
before the age at which a person begins puberty

preputial adj
préputial
preputial

prequel /ˈpɹiːkwəl/ n
prequel antépisode préquelle
in a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor

prerectal adj
prérectal

prerequisite /pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/ /pɹiˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ /pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ adj
nécessaire préalable prérequis
indispensable

prerequisite /pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/ /pɹiˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ /pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ n
prérequis
In education, a course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started
prérequis préalable
Something that must be gained in order to gain something else

prerevolutionary adj
prérévolutionnaire
occurring before a revolution

prerogative /pəˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/ /pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/ /pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ n
prérogative
hereditary or official right or privilege
right or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc.

presage /pɹɪˈseɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹɛsɪdʒ/ n
présage
warning; omen

presage /pɹɪˈseɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹɛsɪdʒ/ v
présager

presale n
prévente
sale of something before it is available to the public

presbyopia n
presbytie
inability of the eye, due to ageing, to focus on nearby objects

presbypropria n
presbyproprie
inability of the proprioceptive system to accurately identify limb position

presbyter /ˈpɹɛsbɪtɚ/ /ˈpɹɛzbɪtə/ /ˈpɹɛzbɪtɚ/ n
prêtre presbytre
elder, priest, pastor, or minister in various Christian churches

preschool adj
préscolaire
relating to years before primary school

prescience /ˈpɹɛsɪ.əns/ /ˈpɹɛʃɪns/ n
prescience
Knowledge of events before they take place; foresight; foreknowledge

prescient /ˈpɹiːʃ(i)ənt/ /ˈpɹiːʃiənt/ /ˈpɹɛsiənt/ /ˈpɹɛʃ(i)ənt/ adj
prescient presciente
exhibiting or possessing prescience

prescribe /pɹəˈskɹaɪb/ /pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/ /ˌpɹiːˈskɹaɪb/ v
prescrire ordonner
to specify as a required procedure or ritual
prescrire ordonner indiquer
to order a drug or medical device

prescription /pɝˈskɹɪpʃən/ /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ adj
à prescription
available with prescription

prescription /pɝˈskɹɪpʃən/ /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
ordonnance
written order for the administration of a medicine
prescription
the act of establishing a law or regulation in writing; an instance of this
prescribed medicine
the act or practice of laying down norms of language usage; an instance of this
prescription extinctive prescription libératoire
extinctive or liberative prescription

prescription bottle n
bouteille de médicament
a container for medications

prescription glasses n
lunettes de vue

prescriptivism /pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪ.vɪzm̩/ /pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪv.ɪzm̩/ n
normativisme prescriptivisme
prescribing idealistic language norms

prescrotal adj
préscrotal

presence /ˈpɹɛz(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹɛzn̩s/ n
présence
fact or condition of being present
something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present; a person or object at a place that is not seen

presence of mind /ˌpɹɛz(ə)ns əv ˈmaɪnd/ /ˌpɹɛzn̩s əv ˈmaɪnd/ n
présence d'esprit
focused alertness, good sense, quick-thinking resourcefulness, or stability of feeling and thought, especially in spite of circumstances which are distracting, stressful, or otherwise challenging

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ adj
présent
in the immediate vicinity
présent actuel
pertaining to the current time

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ n
présent
current time

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ v
présenter
to bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally
présenter exposer
to put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit

present conditional n
conditionnel présent

present continuous n
présent continu présent progressif
tense that describes an ongoing action in the present

present imperfect n
imparfait
grammatical tense

present participle n
participe présent
verb form that indicates an ongoing action

present perfect n
parfait présent parfait
tense that expresses action in the past with consequences in the present time

present tense n
présent
form of language

presentable /pɹəˈzɛntəbəl/ adj
présentable
able to be presented

presentation /pɹisɛnˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/ n
présentation conférence exposé
something presented to an audience

presenteeism n
présentéisme
being at work when sick

presenter /pɹɪˈzɛntə(ɹ)/ n
présentateur présentatrice
someone who presents a broadcast programme

presentiment /prɪˈzɛn.tɪ.mənt/ n
pressentiment
a premonition; a feeling that something, often of undesirable nature, is going to happen

presentism n
présentisme
(philosophical) presentism

preservation /pɹɛ.zɝˈveɪ.ʃən/ n
préservation
the act of preserving

preservative /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/ n
conservateur
any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ n
conserve confiture
sweet spread
domaine réservé
activity with restricted access
réserve naturelle
nature preserve

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ v
conserver
to keep; to maintain the condition of
préserver
to protect

preset /priːˈsɛt/ /ˈpriːsɛt/ v
prérégler
to set something in advance

preside /pɹɪˈzaɪd/ v
présider
to act as a president or chairperson

presidency /ˈpɹɛzɪdənsi/ n
présidence
office or role of president
time during which one is president

president /ˈpɹɛzɪdənt/ n
président présidente
the head of state of a republic
the primary leader of a corporation

president-elect /ˌpɹɛzɪdənt ɪˈlɛkt/ n
président élu présidente élue
person who has been elected to a presidency but has not yet been inducted into office

presidential /pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/ adj
présidentiel
pertaining to a president or presidency
presiding

presidium /pɹɪˈsɪdi.əm/ n
présidium
executive committee

press /pɹɛs/ n
imprimerie
printing machine
presse
printed media
pressoir presse
device used to apply pressure

press /pɹɛs/ v
appuyer
appuyer presser
to apply pressure

press charges v
accuser porter plainte
to formally accuse a person of a crime

press conference n
conférence de presse
question and answer session with members of television, print and other media

press office n
service de presse
department for dealing with the press

press release n
communiqué de presse
official written media statement

pressed duck n
canard au sang
French dish

pressie /ˈpɹɛzi/ n
cadeau
slang; a present

presstitute n
journalope journapute
a person or media entity reporting news in such a biased manner

pressure /ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ] n
pression
physics: amount of force divided by area
a pressing; force applied to a surface
mental strain
a contrasting force or impulse of any kind

pressure bandage n
pansement compressif

pressure cooker n
autocuiseur cocotte-minute marmite à pression
cooking vessel

pressure point n
point d'acupression point de pression
specific small area of the body

pressure valve n
soupape de sécurité
valve which opens under set amount of pressure

pressure vessel n
réservoir à pression
container designed to maintain a volume

pressure washer n
kärcher nettoyeur haute-pression

pressurization n
pressurisation
the act or process of increasing pressure within a volume of space

pressurize /ˈpɹɛʃəɹaɪz/ v
pressuriser
to put pressure on

prestidigitation /ˌpɹɛstəˌdɪd͡ʒɪˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪd͡ʒɪˈteɪʃən/ n
prestidigitation
deceitful cleverness
sleight of hand

prestidigitator n
prestidigitateur prestidigitatrice
who performs feats of prestidigitation

prestige /pɹəˈstiːd͡ʒ/ /pɹəˈstiːʒ/ /pɹɛsˈtiːd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɹɛs.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
prestige
dignity, status, or esteem

prestigious /pɹə-/ /pɹɛˈstid͡ʒəs/ /pɹɛˈstɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
prestigieux
of high prestige

presumably /pɹɪˈzjuːməbli/ /pɹɪˈzuːməbli/ /pɹɪˈʒuːməbli/ adv
présumablement
able to be sensibly presumed

presume /pɹiˈz(j)um/ /pɹɘˈzjʉːm/ /pɹɘˈʒʉːm/ /pɹəˈz(j)um/ /pɹɪˈzjuːm/ /pɹɪˈzjʉːm/ /pɹɪˈʒʉːm/ v
présumer supposer
to assume to be true, suppose

presumed adj
présumé
appearing to be the most probable

presumption /pɹɪˈzʌmpʃən/ n
présomption
legal inference based on a rule or policy of law regardless of the facts

presumption of innocence n
présomption d'innocence
legal principle

presumptive /pɹɪˈzʌmptɪv/ adj
présomptueux
making presumptions
présumé
based on presumption

presumptuous /pɹiˈzʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tjuː.əs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tʃuː.əs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.ʃəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ adj
présomptueux outrecuidant
going beyond what is proper

presumptuousness n
outrecuidance
state of being presumptious

presuppose /ˌpɹiːsəˈpəʊz/ v
présupposer
to assume some truth without proof

presymptomatic adj
présymptomatique
relating to disease stage before symptoms get developed

presynaptic adj
présynaptique
pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter

pretence /pɹɪˈtɛns/ /ˈpɹiːtɛns/ n
prétention
act of pretending or pretension

pretend /pɹiˈtɛnd/ /pɹəˈtɛnd/ /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ v
faire semblant feindre
to make oneself appear to do something
prétendre feindre
to allege falsely
prétendre à
to lay claim to

pretender /pɹɪˈtɛndəɹ/ n
imposteur imposteuse
person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold
prétendant prétendante
claimant to a throne

pretension n
prétention
claim
pretentiousness

pretentious /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/ adj
prétentieux
marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction

pretentiously /pɹiːˈtɛnʃəsliː/ /pɹəˈtɛnʃəsliː/ /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəsliː/ adv
prétentieusement
in a manner with unwarranted claim to importance or distinction

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ /ˈpɹɛtəɹɪt/ adj
du passé
showing an action at a determined moment in the past

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ /ˈpɹɛtəɹɪt/ n
prétérit
preterite tense; simple past

preternatural /ˌpɹi.tɚˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ /ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ adj
extraordinaire
beyond or different from what is natural or according to the regular course of things
surnaturel
existing outside of the natural world

pretext /ˈpɹiːtɛkst/ n
prétexte
false, contrived or assumed purpose

pretonic adj
prétonique
immediately preceding a stressed syllable

prettify /ˈpɹɪtɪfʌɪ/ v
enjoliver
make pretty or prettier

prettily adv
joliment
in a pretty manner

pretty /ˈpɔɪti/ /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ [ˈpɹɪɾi] adj
joli
especially of women and children: pleasant, attractive

pretty /ˈpɔɪti/ /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ [ˈpɹɪɾi] adv
assez pas mal plutôt
somewhat

pretty Polly phraseologicalUnit
Bonjour Jacquot
phrase said to parrots

pretty much adv
à peu de choses près
almost completely; very nearly; mostly

pretty penny /ˌpɹɪti ˈpɛni/ [-ɾi-] n
coûter les yeux de la tête coûter un bras
considerable amount of money

pretzel /ˈpɹɛt.səl/ [ˈpʰɹɛʔt͡sɫ̩] n
bretzel
toasted bread or cracker in the shape of a knot

prevail /pɹɪˈveɪl/ v
dominer l'emporter prévaloir
To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand
persuader
To succeed in persuading or inducing
prévaloir prédominer
To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence

prevalence /pɹɪˈveɪləns/ /ˈpɹɛvələns/ n
prédominance
wide extension
prévalence
number of cases compared to a total population

prevalent /pɹɪˈveɪlənt/ /ˈpɹɛvələnt/ adj
prévalent
superior in frequency or dominant
répandu
widespread, preferred

prevaricate /pɹɪˈvaɹɪkeɪt/ /pɹɪˈvæɹɪkeɪt/ /pɹɪˈvɛɹɪkeɪt/ v
prévariquer
deviate, transgress
(law) collude
se dérober éluder
shift or turn from direct speech or behaviour, to equivocate

prevarication /pɹɪˌvæɹəˈkeɪʃən/ /pɹɪˌvæɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
prévarication
deviation from what is right or correct
subterfuge échappatoire dérobade faux-fuyant
deceit, evasiveness

prevaricator n
prévaricateur prévaricatrice
one who prevaricates

prevent /pɹəˈvɛnt/ /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ v
empêcher prévenir
to keep from happening

preventable adj
parable évitable
capable of being prevented

prevention /pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/ n
prévention
The act of preventing or hindering
Measure to limit health risks

prevention is better than cure proverb
mieux vaut prévenir que guérir
It is better to prevent the creation of a problem than to have to deal with it afterwards.

preventive /pɹɪˈvɛntɪv/ adj
préventif
preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to
slowing the development of an illness

preventively adv
préventivement
in a preventive way

preverb n
préverbe
verbal prefix

preverbal adj
préverbal
stage of development before words

preview /ˈpɹiːvjuː/ n
aperçu avant-première
aperçu prévisualisation
foretaste of something

preview /ˈpɹiːvjuː/ v
diffuser
to show something in advance
prévisualiser prévoir
computing: to see something in advance

previous /ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ /ˈpɹiː.vɪəs/ adj
préalable
prior

previously /ˈpɹivi.əsli/ /ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ adv
antérieurement précédemment auparavant autrefois
at an earlier time

prevocalic /pɹi.voʊˈkæl.ɪk/ /pɹiː.vəʊˈkæl.ɪk/ adj
prévocalique
preceding a vowel

prey /pɹeɪ/ n
butin prise
booty, anything taken by force
proie
that which may be seized by animals

priapic /pɹaɪˈeɪpɪk/ /pɹaɪˈæpɪk/ adj
priapique
phallic

priapism /ˈpraɪ.əˌpɪ.zəm/ n
priapisme
medical condition

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ n
prix
cost of an action or deed
cost required to gain possession of something

price list n
liste de prix
list of items with prices

price maker n
fixeur de prix

price skimming n
écrémage
price-setting strategy

priceless /-ləs/ /ˈpɹaɪslɪs/ adj
inestimable
so precious as not to be sold at any price

pricing /ˈpɹaɪsɪŋ/ n
pricing
act

prick /pɹɪk/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪk] n
bite queue paf pine vit zob
(slang) a penis
connard andouille emmerdeur enfoiré petit con pédé
an annoying person

prick /pɹɪk/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪk] v
piquer
to pierce

prick up one's ears v
dresser l'oreille tendre l'oreille
to listen attentively

prickle /pɹɪkəl/ n
épine
A small, sharp pointed object, such as a thorn

prickly adj
irascible irritable
easily irritated
épineux
covered with sharp points

prickly pear /ˌpɹɪkli ˈpɛː/ n
figue de Barbarie
cactus fruit
figuier de Barbarie
any of various spiny cacti of the genus Opuntia

prickly saltwort /pɹɪk.li sɑlt.wɚt/ n
soude brûlée
Salsola kali

pride /pɹaɪd/ [ˈpɹ̥ʷaɪd] n
fierté orgueil
quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc.
sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one
that of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem
proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct
troupeau
company of lions

pride comes before a fall proverb
qui fait le malin tombe dans le ravin
a person who is excessively proud will often suffer a setback or failure

prie-dieu /pɹiːˈdjəː/ n
prie-Dieu
a piece of furniture on which someone can pray

priest /ˈpɹiːst/ [ˈpɹ̥iːst] n
prêtre prêtresse sacrificateur sacrificatrice
clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson)

priestess /priːˈstɛs/ /ˈpristɪs/ /ˈpriːstɛs/ n
prêtresse
woman with religious duties

priesthood /ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/ n
clergé sacerdoce
clergy
sacerdoce
authority
sacerdoce prêtrise
role or office

prig /pɹɪɡ/ n
bégueule
a person showing exaggerated conformity

priggish /ˈpɹɪɡɪʃ/ adj
suffisant
like a prig

prim /pɹɪm/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪm] adj
collet monté guindé
prudish

prima donna /ˌpɹiːməˈdɒnə/ n
prima donna
opera singer
person who considers themselves important

primacy /ˈpɹaɪ.mə.si/ /ˈpɹɪ.mə.si/ n
primauté
the state or condition of being prime or first

primacy effect n
effet de primauté
increased ability to remember the first items in a list

primarily /pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/ /ˈpɹaɪmɛɹəli/ adv
principalement surtout essentiellement
of a primary or central nature

primary /ˈpɹaɪm(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/ adj
primaire
first in a group or series
prioritaire primaire
that which is placed ahead of others

primary colour n
couleur primaire
any of three colours which can generate all other colours

primary education n
enseignement primaire
basic schooling

primary key n
clé primaire
key in database table

primary school n
école primaire
first formal, obligatory school

primary source n
source primaire
original work

primary stress n
accent primaire
primary stress

primary tense n
temps primaire

primase n
primase
RNA polymerase

primate /ˈpɹaɪmeɪt/ n
primate primat
mammal
primat primate
archbishop or bishop

primatologist n
primatologue
scientist whose speciality is primatology

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ adj
de premier ordre excellent
first in excellence, quality, or value
premier
mathematics: having no factors except itself and unity
first in time, order, or sequence
principal
first in importance, degree, or rank

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ n
nombre premier
algebra: prime element of a mathematical structure

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ v
amorcer
to prepare a mechanism
apprêter
to apply a coat of primer paint to

prime factor n
facteur premier
factor

prime factor v
décomposer en facteurs premiers

prime factorization n
décomposition en facteurs premiers
factorization of a positive integer into its constituent prime numbers

prime meridian n
méridien d’origine premier méridien
reference line

prime minister /ˌpɹaɪm ˈmɪnɪstə(ɹ)/ n
premier ministre première ministre chef du gouvernement
chief member of the cabinet and head of the government

prime mover n
premier moteur
philosophy: initial agent

prime number n
nombre premier
natural number

prime of life n
force de l'âge
period of peak ability

prime suspect n
suspect principal
most likely suspect

prime time n
heure de plus grande écoute première partie de soirée
block of television programming

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ n
amorce
biology: molecule required for replication of DNA
small charge used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive
substance used to ignite a fire
sous-couche
layer of priming substance

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ /ˈpɹɪ.mɚ/ n
abécédaire abc
children's book introducing basic literacy
introductory textbook

primeval /ˌpɹaɪˈmi.vəl/ adj
originel
primary; original
primitif
belonging to the first ages
primitive

primeval forest n
forêt primaire forêt vierge
large forest unaffected by humans

primipara /pɹaɪˈmɪpəɹə/ /ˌpɹaɪˈmɪpəɹə/ /ˌpɹaɪˈmɪpɹə/ n
primipare
woman or female animal during or after her first pregnancy

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ adj
primitif

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ n
primitif
linguistics: word not derived from another
primitif primitive
member from a primitive society
primitive
computing: data type

primitive root n
racine primitive
number such that gk ≡ a (mod n) exists for every a coprime to n

primitivism n
primitivisme
artistic mouvement
primitivité
state of being primitive

primogeniture n
aînesse primogéniture
state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
droit d'aînesse
exclusive right of inheritance belonging to the eldest child

primordial /pɹaɪˈmɔɹ.di.əl/ /pɹaɪˈmɔː.di.əl/ adj
primordial
earliest

primordial soup n
soupe primordiale
state of the Earth's oceans at a very early time in the planet's history

primrose /ˈpɹɪm.ɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹɪm.ɹəʊz/ n
primevère
plant of the genus Primula
flower of a primrose

primula n
primevère
plant of Primula

prince /pɹɪns/ /pɹɪnts/ n
prince
male ruler or head of a principality
son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch
(figuratively) great person

prince bishop n
prince-évêque
bishop who also holds a secular princely rank

prince regent /ˌpɹɪns ˈɹid͡ʒ(ə)nt/ /ˌpɹɪns ˈɹiːd͡ʒ(ə)nt/ n
prince régent
prince who rules a country as a regent

princely /ˈpɹɪnsli/ adj
princier
relating to a prince

princess /pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪs/ n
princesse
female member of royal family
female monarch, or wife of a ruler

principal /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ adj
principal
primary, main

principal /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ n
donneur d'ordre mandant maître de l'affaire principal
legal: one on behalf of whom an agent or gestor acts
principal
money originally invested or loaned
proviseur directeur principal directrice proviseure
chief administrator of a school

principal photography n
tournage principal
phase of film production during which the film is actually shot

principality /pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ n
principauté
region
in angelology

principate n
principat
early period of the Roman Empire

principle /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ n
principe
fundamental assumption
moral rule or aspect
rule to solve a problem
rule of nature

principle of charity pn
principe de charité
principle

principle of least astonishment pn
principe de moindre surprise
user interface principle

print /pɹɪnt/ n
empreinte
visible impression on a surface
estampe
visual art: picture created in multiple copies by printing
imprimé
books and other printed material as a medium

print /pɹɪnt/ v
imprimer
to produce a copy of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine

printable adj
imprimable
worthy or capable of being printed

printed /ˈpɹɪntɪd/ adj
imprimé
written or published

printed circuit board n
circuit imprimé
board holding chips etc.

printer /ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɪntɚ/ [ˈpʰɹɪɾ̃ɚ] n
imprimante imprimeur
computing: device used to print text or images
imprimeur imprimeuse
one who makes prints
operator of a printing press

printing /ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/ n
imprimerie
the process or business of producing printed material
tirage
all the copies of a publication that have been printed in one batch

printing house n
imprimerie typographie
company chiefly devoted to printing

printing ink n
encre d'imprimerie
ink used for printing

printing press n
presse machine à imprimer
machine for printing

printing shop n
imprimerie
workshop for printing

prion /ˈpɹaɪən/ /ˈpɹiːɒn/ n
prion
misfolded protein

prior /ˈpɹaɪ.ə/ /ˈpɹaɪ.ɚ/ adj
préalable
of that which comes before, in advance

prior /ˈpɹaɪ.ə/ /ˈpɹaɪ.ɚ/ n
antécédents casier (judiciaire)
a previous criminal offense on someone's record
prieur
a high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot

prior to preposition
avant antérieur
before (formal)

prioress n
prieure
a nun in charge of a priory

prioritization n
priorisation
process of assigning priorities to things or tasks

prioritize /pɹaɪˈɒɹətaɪz/ /pɹaɪˈɔːɹətaɪz/ v
prioriser
to rank as having priority
to arrange or list in order of priority or importance

prioritized adj
antérieur précédant
quality or state of being prior or antecedent in time, or of preceding something else
prioritaire
Precedence; superior rank
having high priority

priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/ /pɹaɪˈɔɹɪti/ n
priorité
item's relative importance
goal of a person or an organisation

priority seat n
place prioritaire
seat reserved by use for people in need

priory /ˈpɹaɪ.əɹ.i/ /ˈpɹaɪəɹ.i/ n
prieuré
monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress

prism /ˈpɹɪz(ə)m/ [ˈpʰɹ̠̊ɪzm̩] n
prisme
block used to split or reflect light
geometry: polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape

prismatic /pɹɪzˈmætɪk/ adj
prismatique
of or pertaining to a prism

prismatoid n
prismatoïde
polyhedron

prison /ˈpɹɪzən/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪzn̩] n
prison
confinement in a prison
prison pénitencier geôle cabane
place of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes

prison camp n
camp de prisonniers
camp for prisoners

prison cell n
cellule
room to which a prisoner is confined

prison guard n
garde-chiourme gardien de prison surveillant pénitentiaire
person working to provide order to in a jail

prisoner /ˈpɹɪznə/ /ˈpɹɪzənə/ /ˈpɹɪzənɚ/ n
prisonnier prisonnière
person incarcerated in a prison
figurative: any person held against his or her will

prisoner of conscience n
prisonnier d'opinion
person

prisoner of war /ˈpɹɪz.(ə).nə əv ˈwɔː/ /ˈpɹɪz.(ə).nɚ əv ˈwoɹ/ n
prisonnier de guerre prisonnière de guerre
combatant or soldier captured by an enemy power during or immediately after an armed conflict

prisoner swap n
échange de prisonniers

pristine /pɹɪsˈtaɪn/ /pɹɪsˈtiːn/ /ˈpɹɪstiːn/ adj
immaculé parfait virginal
unspoiled
primitif antique d'origine
pertaining to the earliest state of something

privacy /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ /ˈpɹɪv.ə.si/ n
intimité confidentialité vie privée
state of being secluded
intimité tranquillité
freedom from unwanted disturbance

privacy policy n
politique de confidentialité
statement detailing policies that an organization uses to collect information about users

private /ˈpɹaɪ.vət/ /ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ adj
privé personnel personnelle
belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group
privé privée
not accessible by the public

private /ˈpɹaɪ.vət/ /ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ n
soldat simple soldat
soldier

private detective n
détective privé privé
any agent hired by a private party for the purpose of investigation or evidence gathering

private good n
bien privé

private international law n
droit international privé
law

private investigator n
détective privé
agent hired by a private party

private law n
droit privé
area of law

private life n
vie privée
aspect of one's life that are personal

private member's bill n
proposition de loi
proposed law introduced by a member who is not acting on behalf of the executive

private message n
message privé
communication to an individual social media user

private parts n
parties intimes
intimate parts of the human body

private school /ˈpɹaɪvət ˈskul/ /ˈpɹaɪvɪt ˈskuːl/ n
école privée
fee-charging school

private sector n
secteur privé
organizations not controlled by government

privateer /ˌpɹaɪ.vəˈtɪə/ /ˌpɹaɪ.vəˈtɪɚ/ n
corsaire
officer or crew of a privateer ship
privately owned warship

privation /pɹaɪˈveɪʃən/ /pɹɪˈveɪʃən/ n
privation
Lack of something

privative /ˈprɪvətɪv/ adj
privatif
indicating the absence of something

privatization n
privatisation
transfer from the government to private ownership

privatize /ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz/ v
privatiser
to release government control to private industry

privatizer n
privatiseur privatiseuse
one who, or that which, privatizes

privet /ˈpɹɪv.ɪt/ n
troène
Any of various shrubs and small trees in the genus Ligustrum

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪd͡ʒ/ n
privilège
particular benefit, advantage, or favor

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪd͡ʒ/ v
privilégier
to grant some particular right or exemption to

privileged /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒd/ adj
privilégié
having special privileges

privy /ˈpɹɪvi/ adj
complice instruit
with knowledge of; party to; let in on
exclusif privé unique
private, exclusive, particular

privy council n
conseil privé
body of advisors to a sovereign

prize /pɹaɪz/ n
prix
honor or reward striven for in a competitive contest
that which may be won by chance

prize /pɹaɪz/ v
estimer
to consider something highly valuable

pro /pɹoʊ/ /pɹəʊ/ n
les avantages les pours
advantage of something
pro
a professional sportsman
pro expert
someone who is very good at something

pro bono /proʊ ˈboʊnoʊ/ /prəʊ ˈbəʊnəʊ/ adv
bénévolement
in a manner without fee

pro forma adj
pour la forme
for the sake of form only

pro rata /ˌpɹəʊ ˈɹɑːtə/ adv
en proportion proportionnellement
in proportion to some factor

pro- /pɹoʊ/ /pɹəʊ/ prefix
pro-
prefix meaning supporting or favouring

pro-European adj
europhile européiste
supporting European peoples or integration

pro-LGBT adj
pro-LGBT

pro-Russian adj
prorusse
supportive of Russian or Russians

pro-abortionist n
partisan de l'avortement partisane de l'avortement
one who supports or defends the practice and/or legality of abortion

pro-choice adj
pro-choix
supportive of abortion rights

pro-choicer n
partisan de l'avortement partisane de l'avortement
person with pro-choice views, or who advocates such policies

pro-life adj
anti-avortement
opposed to abortion

pro-verb n
pro-verbe
pro-form for a verb or verb phrase

proa /ˈpɹoʊ.ə/ /ˈpɹəʊ.ə/ n
prao
sailing vessel

proactive /pɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /pɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ adj
proactif
acting in advance

proactively /pɹoʊˈæk.tɪv.li/ /pɹəʊˈæk.tɪv.li/ adv
proactivement
in a proactive manner

prob'ly /ˈpɹɒb.li/ adv
probab'ment
eye dialect spelling of probably

probabilistic /ˌpɹɑ.bə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk/ /ˌpɹɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk/ /ˌpɹɔb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
probabiliste
of or pertaining to probability

probability /ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪləti/ /ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌpɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ [ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪləɾi] [ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi] n
probabilité
relative likelihood of an event happening
mathematical probability

probability measure n
mesure de probabilité
measure on probability space

probability space n
espace de probabilité
notion in probability theory

probability theory n
théorie des probabilités
study of probability

probable /ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ /ˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ adj
probable
likely to be true
likely to happen

probably /ˈpɹɑbli/ /ˈpɹɑbəbli/ /ˈpɹɑəbli/ /ˈpɹɒbli/ /ˈpɹɒbəbli/ adv
probablement sans doute sûrement
in all likelihood

probation /ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/ n
liberté conditionnelle
type of sentence
période d'essai
period of conditional employment or engagement

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ n
perche
aeronautics: tube on aircraft
sonde
sciences: electrode or other small device
spacecraft
radioactively labeled molecule
sonde explorateur
any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc

probe-and-drogue adj
tuyau et panier
aerial refuelling method

probiotic adj
probiotique
that contains live bacteria for therapeutic purposes

probiotic n
probiotique
food or dietary supplement

problem /ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɒblɪm/ n
problème
difficulty
schoolwork exercise
puzzling circumstance

problematic /ˌpɹɑbləˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒbləˈmætɪk/ adj
problématique
posing a problem
uncertain, debatable, questionable

problematic /ˌpɹɑbləˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒbləˈmætɪk/ n
problématique
problem in a particular field of study

problematology n
problématologie

problemist n
problémiste
theorist or composer of chess problems

probly /ˈpɹɒbli/ adv
probabment
eye dialect spelling of probably

proboscis /pɹə(ʊ)ˈbɒs(k)ɪs/ n
trompe proboscide
elongated tube

proboscis monkey n
nasique
Nasalis larvatus, a reddish-brown arboreal Old World monkey with an unusually large nose, endemic to Borneo

procedural /pɹəˈsiːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəl/ adj
procédural
related to procedure

procedural memory n
mémoire procédurale

procedure /pɹəˈsid͡ʒɚ/ /pɹəˈsiːd͡ʒə/ n
fonction procédure
computing: subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task
procédure
set of established forms or methods of an organized body
series of small tasks to accomplish an end
procédure procédé
method for performing a task

procedure mask n
masque de procédure
specifically, procedure mask

proceed /pɹəˈsid/ /pɹəˈsiːd/ v
avancer
go forward
procéder
come forth as a source or origin
go on in an orderly or regulated manner

proceeding /pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/ n
acte
collection of academic papers

proceedings /pɹəˈsiːd.ɪŋz/ /ˈpɹəʊˌsiːd.ɪŋz/ n
compte-rendu
published record

proceeds /pɹəˈsiːdz/ /ˈpɹoʊsidz/ /ˈpɹəʊsiːdz/ n
recette
revenue

proceleusmatic adj
procéleusmatique
consisting of four short syllables

process /-əs/ /ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ n
processus
path of succession of states through which a system passes
successive physiological responses to keep or restore health
processus proceder procedé recette
processus procès
series of events to produce a result

process /-əs/ /ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ v
digérer
to think information over, and assimilate it
traiter
to perform a particular process

processing /ˈpɹɑsɛsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛsɪŋ/ n
traitement
act of taking something through a set of prescribed procedures

procession /pɹəˈsɛʃən/ n
kyrielle
number of things happening in sequence
procession
act of progressing or proceeding
procession cortège
group of people or thing moving along in an orderly manner

processor /ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
microprocesseur processeur
processeur
microprocessor
device which processes

processual adj
processuel
of, or relating to a process

proclaim /pɹoʊˈkleɪm/ /pɹəʉˈklæɪm/ /pɹəʊˈkleɪm/ v
proclamer
to state excitedly, verbosely and candidly
proclamer déclarer
to announce or declare

proclamation /ˌpɹɑkləˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɒkləˈmeɪʃən/ n
proclamation
a statement which is proclaimed

proclitic /pɹoʊˈklɪt.ɪk/ /pɹəʉˈklɪt.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈklɪt.ɪk/ [pɹoʊˈklɪɾ.ɪk] [pɹəʉˈklɪɾ.ɪk] n
proclitique
clitic which joins with the following word

proclivity /pɹoʊˈklɪvəti/ /pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/ n
tendance inclination penchant propension
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection

proconsulship n
proconsulat

procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ /pɹəʊˈkɹæs.tɪ.neɪt/ /pɹəˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ /pɹəˈkɹæs.tɪ.næɪt/ v
procrastiner
put off; to delay taking action
put off; delay something

procrastination /-ʃn̩/ /pɹoʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
procrastination
act of postponing, delaying or putting off

procrastinator n
procrastinateur
one who procrastinates; one who delays working on things

procreate /ˌpɹəʊkɹiˈeɪt/ v
procréer
to beget

procreation n
procréation
the process by which an organism produces others of its kind

proctologist n
proctologue
expert in proctology

proctology n
proctologie
branch of medicine (examination)

proctor /ˈpɹɒktə(ɹ)/ n
surveillant
person who supervises students as they take an examination

procure /pɹəˈkjɔː/ /pɹəˈkjɝ/ /pɹəˈkjʊə/ /pɹəˈkjʊɹ/ v
obtenir acquérir
to acquire or obtain an item or service
procurer
proxénétisme
to obtain a person as a prostitute for somebody else

procurement /pɹoʊˈkjʊəɹ.mənt/ /pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/ /pɹəˈkjʊəɹ.mənt/ n
achats
purchasing department of a company
obtention
act of procuring or obtaining

procuress /pɹəˈkjʊəɹɪs/ n
apporteuse d'affaires entremetteuse
a middlewoman
entremetteuse
a female procurer

procyclic adj
procyclique
that generates a cycle

prod /pɹɑd/ /pɹɒd/ v
encourager
to encourage
pousser tâter
to poke

prodigal /ˈpɹɑdɪɡəl/ /ˈpɹɒdɪɡəl/ [ˈpʰɹɑɾɪɡɫ̩] adj
prodigue
wastefully extravagant

prodigal son n
fils prodigue
one who returns

prodigality n
prodigalité
lavish generosity.
wasteful extravagance.

prodigious /pɹəˈdɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
prodigieux
amazing

prodigy /ˈpɹɑdɪd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɹɒdɪd͡ʒi/ n
augure auspices présage
extraordinary thing seen as an omen
enfant prodige génie phénomène
extremely talented person, especially a child
prodige merveille miracle prodigie
amazing or marvelous thing

prodrome /ˈpɹoʊˌdɹoʊm/ n
prodrome
medicine: early sign or symptom

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/ /ˈpɹɑ.dus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒuːs/ n
produits
harvested agricultural goods collectively

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/ /ˈpɹɑ.dus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒuːs/ v
produire
to make or manufacture

producer /pɹəˈdjuːsə/ /pɹəˈduːsɚ/ /pɹəˈdʒuːsə/ n
producteur productrice
in arts
in economics

producer price index n
indice des prix à la consommation
statistical estimate

product /ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.dʌkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.ʌkt/ n
produit
commodity for sale
multiplication result
result of chemical reaction
amount created by a process
any tangible output
consequence of efforts

product base n
assortiment gamme de produits

product placement n
placement de produit
a form of advertising

product ring n
produit d'anneaux
ring that is the direct product of rings

production /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
production
the act of producing
the total amount produced
the act of being produced

production order n
ordre de fabrication

productive /pɹəˈdʌk.təv/ /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ adj
productif
capable of producing something
yielding good or useful results; constructive

productivity /ˌpɹoʊdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌpɹɑdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/ n
productivité
state of being productive

productization n
productisation
act of modifying something to make it suitable as commercial product

proembryo n
pro-embryon proembryon
cluster of cells

profane /pɹəˈfeɪn/ adj
impur profane sale
unclean; impure; polluted; unholy
profane
Not sacred or holy
sacrilège
Treating sacred matters with contempt, disrespect, irreverence, or undue familiarity

profane /pɹəˈfeɪn/ v
profaner
To violate, as anything sacred; to treat with abuse, irreverence, obloquy, or contempt

profaner n
profanateur profanatrice

profanity n
gros mot grossièreté insanité vulgarité
obscene, lewd or abusive language
impiété
quality of being profane

profeminism n
pro-féminisme proféminisme
support for feminism

profeminist n
proféministe
supporting feminism

profer /pɹəʊˈfɜː/ v
exprimer prononcer
utter; pronounce

profession /pɹəˈfɛʃən/ n
profession
declaration of faith, belief or opinion
promise or vow made on entering a religious order
profession corps de métier
practitioners of a profession collectively
profession métier
occupation

profession of faith n
profession de foi
creed
formulaic declaration asserting one's orthodoxy

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ adj
professionnel
of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the standards of a profession
expert
that is carried out as a livelihood

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ n
professionnel professionnelle
expert

professional secrecy n
secret médical secret professionnel

professional wrestling n
catch
entertainment characterized by choreographed wrestling

professionalism /pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/ n
professionnalisme
status or methods of a professional

professionality n
professionnalisme
condition

professionalization /pɹəˌfɛʃn̩əlʌɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
professionnalisation
act pr process

professionalize v
professionnaliser
make something professional

professionally adv
professionnellement
in a professional manner

professor /pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/ n
professeur professeure professeuse prof
a higher ranking for a teacher or faculty member at a college or university

professorial adj
professoral
in the capacity of a professor

proffer /ˈpɹɑfɚ/ /ˈpɹɒfə(ɹ)/ v
entreprendre
to undertake
offrir
to offer for acceptance

proficiency /pɹəˈfɪʃənsi/ n
compétence
ability or skill

proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/ /pɹəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ adj
compétent
skilled

profil perdu n
profil perdu

profile /ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/ /ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/ n
contour
outermost shape
profil
shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side
space with personal information in software or Internet systems
summary or collection of information, especially about a person

profiling n
profilage
forensic science of constructing an outline of a person's individual characteristics

profinite group n
groupe profini
topological group isomorphic to the inverse limit of an inverse system of discrete finite groups

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ n
bénéfice profit
total income or cash flow minus expenditures
bénéfice profit gain
benefit

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ v
profitable servir
To benefit, be of use to
profiter
To benefit, gain

profit center n
centre de profits

profit margin n
marge bénéficiaire nette marge nette
ratio of income to sales

profit sharing n
participation aux bénéfices
system to divide profit

profit warning n
alerte sur résultats
an announcement by a company that its profits are likely to be less than expected

profitability /pɹɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
rentabilité
The quality or state of being profitable

profitable /ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.tə.bl̩/ /ˈpɹɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/ adj
rentable profitable lucratif fructueux
producing profit

profiteer /ˌpɹɒfɪˈtɪə(ɹ)/ n
profiteur profiteuse
one who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by their corresponding assumption of risk

profiterole n
profiterole
choux pastry with filling

profligate /ˈpɹɑːflɪɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɑːflɪɡət/ /ˈpɹɒflɪɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒflɪɡət/ adj
dépensier
inclined to waste resources or behave extravagantly

profligately adv
dépensièrement

profound /pɹəˈfaʊnd/ adj
profond
intellectually deep
descending below the surface

progenitor /pɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.tɚ/ /pɹəʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.tə/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.tə/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.tɚ/ n
ancètre auteur patriarche précurseur

progeny /ˈpɹɑd͡ʒəni/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒəni/ n
descendant descendance progéniture
offspring

progeria n
progéria
genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aging are manifested at an early age

progesterone /pɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛstəˌɹoʊn/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛstəɹəʊn/ n
progestérone
the steroid hormone

proglacial adj
proglaciaire
situated in front of a glacier or ice sheet

prognathism n
prognathisme
abnormal projection of jaws

prognathous /prɑɡˈneɪθəs/ /ˈprɑɡnəθəs/ adj
prognathe
with jaws projecting forward

prognosis /-səs/ /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsiz/ /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsiːz/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ n
prognostic
forecast of the future course or outcome of a situation based on what is presently known
pronostic
forecast of the future course or outcome of a disease or disorder based on current medical knowledge

prognostic /pɹɑɡˈnɑs.tɪk/ /pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪk/ /pɹɔɡˈnɔs.tɪk/ /pɹəɡˈnɒstɪk/ adj
pronostique
of or pertaining to prognosis

prognosticate /pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/ v
pronostiquer
predict, foretell
présager
betoken

prograde /ˈpɹəʊɡɹeɪd/ adj
prograde
(astronomy) moving in a forward direction
(geology) being a metamorphic change

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹɑːm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ n
programme
software application
set of structured activities
programme programmation
leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity
émission programme
performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹɑːm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ v
programmer
to enter a program or other instructions into a computer
to put together the schedule of an event

program trading n
trading haute fréquence trading à haute fréquence
programmed trading

programmable /pɹəʊˈɡɹæməbəl/ adj
programmable
capable of being programmed

programmable logic controller n
automate programmable industriel
programmable electronic device

programmer /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ n
programmateur
a device that installs a software program into some other machine
programmeur programmeuse
one who writes computer programs

programming /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ n
programmation
act of writing a computer program

programming language /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ n
langage de programmation
code of reserved words and symbols

progress /-ɹəs/ /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ n
progrès
advancement to a more developed state
progrès amélioration
movement onwards or forwards

progress /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/ v
progresser
to move forward

progress bar n
barre de progression
computing: a bar that indicates the progression of a task

progression /pɹəˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
progression
evolution
moving from one thing to another
mathematical sequence

progressive /pɹəˈɡɹes.ɪv/ /pɹəˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ adj
progressif
gradually advancing in extent; increasing
promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas or methods
favouring or promoting progress; advanced

progressive assimilation n
assimilation progressive

progressive house n
house progressive progressive house
subgenre of electronic music

progressive metal n
metal progressif
heavy metal subgenre

progressive rock n
rock progressif
rock subgenre

progressive tax n
impôt progressif

progressively /pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪvli/ adv
progressivement
in a progressive manner

progressivism n
progressisme
political ideology

prohibit /pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəˈhɪbət/ /pɹəˈhɪbɪt/ v
interdire prohiber
to proscribe officially

prohibition /ˌpɹoʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ n
interdiction prohibition
law that prohibits something
prohibition interdiction
act of prohibiting

prohibitionism n
prohibitionnisme

prohibitive /pɹəˈhɪbɪtɪv/ n
défense
negative imperative

project /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹoʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɐʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɪkt/ /ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/ /ˈpɹəʊ.dʒɛkt/ [-d͡ʒɪ̈kt] n
projet
planned endeavor

project /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹoʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɐʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɪkt/ /ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/ /ˈpɹəʊ.dʒɛkt/ [-d͡ʒɪ̈kt] v
projeter
to cast (image, shadow)
to make plans for; forecast
to extend (a protrusion or appendage) outward
to extend beyond a surface

project management n
gestion de projet
discipline of organizing and managing project resources

project manager n
chef de projet
one who manages projects

projectile /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktɪl/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktʌɪl/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.taɪl/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.tl̩/ n
projectile
object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon

projecting /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɪŋ/ adj
saillant
sticking out

projection /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ n
projection
geometry: image of an object on a surface of fewer dimensions
psychology: belief that others have similar thoughts and experiences as oneself
cartography: system of representing surface of the earth on a flat surface
forecast or prognosis obtained by extrapolation
mathematics: transformation extracting a fragment of an object
display of an image by a projector
photography: image cast by a translucent object
saillie
something which projects

projective geometry n
géométrie projective
branch of mathematics

projector /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ n
projecteur
optical device

prokaryote /pɹoʊˈkæɹi.oʊt/ /pɹoʊˈkæɹi.ət/ /pɹoʊˈkɛəɹi.oʊt/ /pɹəʊˈkæɹi.ɒt/ /pɹəʊˈkæɹi.əʊt/ n
procaryote
organism characterized by absence of nucleus

prolactin n
prolactine
hormone

prolate /pɹəʊˈleɪt/ /ˈpɹəʊ.leɪt/ adj
oblong
Elongated at the poles

proleg n
fausse patte
appendage of some insect larvae

prolegomenon /ˌpɹoʊlɪˈɡɑmənɑn/ /ˌpɹəʊlɪˈɡɒmɪnɒn/ n
prolégomènes
prefatory discussion

prolepsis /pɹoʊˈlɛpsɪs/ n
prolepse
anticipation
grammatical construction

proleptic /pɹoʊˈlɛptɪk/ adj
proleptique
calendar: extrapolated to dates prior to its first adoption

proleptical /pɹəʊˈlɛptɪkəl/ adj
proleptique

proletarian adj
prolétaire prolétarien
relating to proletariat

proletarian n
prolétaire prolo
member of the proletariat

proletarianization /-ˌnaɪ-/ /ˈpɹoʊ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ.ləˌtɛ.ɹi.ə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpɹəʊ.lɪˌtɛː.ɹɪ.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
prolétarisation
act or process of making somebody or something proletarian

proletariat /ˌpɹoʊ.lɪˈtɛɚ.i.ət/ /ˌpɹəʊ.lɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ət/ n
prolétariat
lowest class of society; lower classes of society generally
lowest class of citizens in Ancient Rome and elsewhere
wage-earners collectively

proliferation /pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ n
prolifération
the process by which an organism produces others of its kind

prolific /pɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ /ˌpɹoʊˈlɪf.ɪk/ adj
fécond prolifique
Fertile, producing offspring or fruit in great abundance
prolifique
Similarly producing results or works in abundance

proline n
proline
nonessential amino acid; C₅H₉NO₂

prolix /pɹoʊˈlɪks/ /ˈpɹəʊ.lɪks/ adj
fastidieux phraseur prolixe raseur verbeux
tediously lengthy

prolixity /pɹəʊˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ /pɹəˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ n
prolixité
An excess of words

prolly /ˈprɑ.li/ /ˈpɹɒ.li/ adv
sur’ment sûr’ment
eye dialect spelling of probably

prologue /ˈpɹoʊlɑɡ/ /ˈpɹoʊlɔɡ/ /ˈpɹəʊlɒɡ/ n
prologue
speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel

prolong /pɹoʊˈlɑŋ/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋ/ v
prolonger
to extend in space or length
to lengthen in time; to extend the duration of; to draw out; to continue

prolonged /pɹoʊˈlɑŋd/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋd/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋd/ adj
prolongé
lengthy in duration; extended; protracted

prom /pɹɑm/ /pɹɒm/ n
bal de promo bal des finissants bal du printemps
a formal ball

promastigote n
promastigote

promenade /pɹɑməˈneɪd/ /pɹɑməˈnɑd/ /pɹɒməˈneɪd/ /pɹɒməˈnɑːd/ /ˈpɹɒməneɪd/ /ˈpɹɒmənɑːd/ n
promenoir
place to walk

promenade /pɹɑməˈneɪd/ /pɹɑməˈnɑd/ /pɹɒməˈneɪd/ /pɹɒməˈnɑːd/ /ˈpɹɒməneɪd/ /ˈpɹɒmənɑːd/ v
promener
to walk

promethium /pɹoʊˈmiːθiəm/ n
prométhium prométhéum
chemical element

prominence /ˈpɹɑ.mɪ.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.mɪ.nəns/ n
protubérance
bulge
gaseous projection of the Sun
proéminence
being prominent

prominent /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ adj
protubérant saillant
projecting, protuberant
proéminent
eminent, distinguished above others

promiscuity /ˌpɹoʊ.mɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹɑm.ɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹɒm.ɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹəʊ.mɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ n
promiscuité sexuelle
state or quality of being promiscuous

promiscuous /pɹəˈmɪs.kju.əs/ adj
promiscue
indiscriminate in choice of sexual partners

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ n
promesse
transaction
promesse vœu
vow

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ v
promettre
to commit to something

promise the moon v
promettre monts et merveilles

promising /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɒmɪsɪŋ/ adj
prometteur
showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion

promissory note n
billet à ordre
document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money

promo /ˈpɹəʊməʊ/ n
promo
promotion

promontory /ˈpɹɑməntɔɹi/ /ˈpɹɒm.ən.tɹi/ n
promontoire
a high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff

promote /pɹəˈmoʊt/ /pɹəˈməʊt/ v
faire la promotion de... promouvoir
advocate or urge on behalf of something
promouvoir élever
raise someone to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank

promoter n
promoteur
A material that accelerates the action of a catalyst
promoteur promotrice
one who promotes

promotion /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/ /pɹəˈməʊʃən/ n
promotion
dissemination of positive information
promotion avancement
advancement in position

promotional /pɹəˈmoʊʃənəl/ /pɹəˈməʊʃənəl/ adj
promotionnel publicitaire
of, or relating to a promotion

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ adj
ponctuel
on time

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ n
indicateur
a reminder or cue
invite de commande
a computer prompt

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ v
causer
to cause or lead to
inciter
to lead someone toward what they should say or do

prompter n
souffleur souffleuse
person in a theater

prompter's box n
trou
the raised box where the prompter sits

promptness /ˈpɹɒmptnəs/ n
promptitude rapidité

promulgate /ˈpɹɑ.məl.ɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒml̩.ɡeɪt/ v
promulguer
to make known public
to put into effect as a regulation

promulgation n
promulgation
act of promulgating

pronaos /pɹoʊˈneɪ.ɒs/ /pɹoʊˈneɪ.əs/ n
pronaos
the inner area of the portico of a Greek or Roman temple

prone /pɹoʊn/ /pɹəʊn/ adj
couché sur le ventre
lying face downward; prostrate
enclin
inclined, sloped
enclin prédisposé
predisposed

prone position n
décubitus ventral mise à plat-ventre plaquage ventral
body position with the person lying with the chest down

prong /pɹɑŋ/ /pɹɒŋ/ /pɹɔŋ/ n
bras
branch
pointe dent broche
thin, pointed, projecting part

pronghorn n
cabrée
North American mammal

pronoia /pɹoʊˈnɔɪə/ /pɹəʊˈnɔɪə/ n
pronoia
imperial grant
pronoïa
belief that people conspire to do one good

pronominal /pɹəʊˈnɒmɪnəl/ adj
pronominal
of a pronoun

pronominal verb n
verbe pronominal
a form of verb that has an attached pronoun in some languages (e.g. French, Spanish)

pronominally adv
pronominalement

pronotum n
pronotum
dorsal plate of the prothorax in insects

pronoun /ˈpɹoʊ.naʊn/ /ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/ n
pronom
type of word

pronounce /pɹəˈnaʊns/ v
déclamer lire
to read aloud
déclarer
to declare officially
prononcer
to sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate
to produce the components of speech

pronounceable adj
prononçable
able to be pronounced

pronto /ˈpɹɑntoʊ/ [ˈpʰɹɑnoʊ̯] [ˈpʰɹɑntʰoʊ̯] adv
illico
quickly

pronunciation /prəˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃn/ /pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃʌn/ [pʰɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən] n
prononciation
way in which words are pronounced
sound of a word

pronunciation dictionary n
dictionnaire de prononciation
dictionary that provides pronunciations of words

proof /pɹuf/ /pɹuːf/ /pɹʉːf/ n
preuve
the degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief
process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed
preuve démonstration
any effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth
épreuve
a proof sheet

proof by contradiction n
preuve par l'absurde raisonnement par l'absurde
proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negation

proof of concept n
démonstration de faisabilité preuve de concept
method to demonstrate feasibility

proofread /ˈpɹuːfɹiːd/ /ˈpɹuːfɹɛd/ v
relire
to check for errors in spelling and grammar

proofreader n
relecteur relectrice
person who proofreads

prop /pɹɑp/ /pɹɒp/ /pɹɔp/ n
pillier
rugby: player next to the hooker in a scrum
support cale soutien
object placed against or under another, to support it
accessoire
item placed on a stage to create a scene

prop /pɹɑp/ /pɹɒp/ /pɹɔp/ v
caler mettre poser
support

prop up /ˌpɹɑp ˈʌp/ /ˌpɹɒp ˈʌp/ /ˌpɹɔp ˈap/ [ˌpɹɔ‿ˈpap] v
accoter appuyer étayer
to support with a prop

propaedeutic /ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/ /ˌpɹɑpəˈduːtik/ adj
propédeutique préparatoire
preparatory or introductory

propaedeutic /ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/ /ˌpɹɑpəˈduːtik/ n
propédeutique
course or instruction providing preparatory or introductory teaching

propaganda /ˌpɹɒpəˈɡændə/ [ˌpɹɑp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] [ˌpɹɒp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] n
propagande
concerted set of messages

propaganda of the deed [ˌpɹɒ.pəˈɡæ̝ˑn.də əʋ ˌðə ˈdiːd] n
propagande par le fait
a provocative act of political violence intended to inspire imitators and foment an anarchist revolt

propagandist /pɹɒpəˈɡandɪst/ n
propagandiste
person who disseminates propaganda

propagate /ˈpɹɑpəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒpəˌɡeɪt/ v
se propager
biology: to produce young; to be produced or multiplied by generation, or by new shoots or plants

propagule n
propagule
reproductive particle released by an organism to propagate itself

propane /ˈpɹoʊpeɪn/ n
propane
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₃H₈

proparoxytone /pɹoʊpəˈɹɑksɪtoʊn/ /pɹəʊpəˈɹɒksɪtəʊn/ adj
proparoxyton
proparoxytone

propel /pɹəˈpɛl/ v
catapulter
to make to arrive to a certain situation or result
catapulter propulser
to cause to move in a certain direction

propellant n
ergol
engine fuel carried within a vehicle prior to use
propulseur
anything that propels

propellent adj
propulseur
capable of propelling

propeller n
hélice
mechanical device used to propel

propensity /pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/ n
tendance propension
tendency

proper /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɔp.ə/ adj
approprié
fit, suitable
convenable exact juste propre
following the established standards of behavior or manners
propre
belonging to oneself or itself, own
propre proprement dit
in the very strictest sense of the word

proper noun n
nom propre
the name of a particular person, place, organization or other individual entity

proper subset n
sous-ensemble stricte
a set that is a subset of but not equal to another set

properispomenon /pɹəʊpɛɹɪˈspɒmənɒn/ adj
propérispomène
having a circumflex accent on the penultimate syllable

properly /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/ /ˈpɹɒp.li/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə.li/ adv
proprement correctement convenablement
in a proper manner

propertied adj
possédant
having property

property /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.ti/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə.ti/ [ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.ɾi] n
accessoire
an object used in a dramatic production
propriété
exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing
piece of real estate
attribute or abstract quality associated with an object, individual or concept
an attribute characteristic of a class of objects
propriété possession
something owned

property law n
droit des biens
area of law concerned with property rights

property master n
accessoiriste
person responsible for props

property rights n
droit de propriété
property rights

property tax n
taxe foncière précompte immobilier
tax based on the value of property

prophase n
prophase
the first stage of mitosis

prophecy /ˈpɹɑfɪ̈si/ /ˈpɹɒfɨsi/ n
prophétie
prediction

prophesy /ˈpɹɑfɪsaɪ/ /ˈpɹɒfɪsaɪ/ v
prophétiser
to predict
to preach
to speak as a prophet

prophet /ˈpɹɑ.fɪt/ /ˈpɹɒf.ɪt/ n
prophète prophétesse
one who speaks by divine inspiration
prophète prophétesse devin
one who foretells the future

prophetess /pɹɒfɪˈtɛs/ n
prophétesse
female prophet

prophetic /pɹəˈfɛtɪk/ adj
prophétique
of, or relating to a prophecy or a prophet

prophylactic /pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/ adj
prophylactique

prophylactically adv
prophylactiquement
preventively

prophylaxis n
prophylaxie
prevention of, or protective treatment for disease

propiska /pɹəˈpɪskə/ n
enregistrement propiska
system of mandatory registration in ex-USSR

propitiate /ˌpɹəˈpɪʃieɪt/ v
apaiser
To conciliate, appease or make peace with someone

propitiation n
expier
the act of propitiating; placation, atonement, expiation

propitiator n
pacificateur
one who pacifies

propitious /pɹoʊˈpɪʃəs/ adj
avantageux
advantageous
de bonne augure
characteristic of a good omen: auspicious
propice favorable
favorable; benevolent

propitiousness n
disposition favorable
The favorable quality of strongly indicating a successful result.

propolis /ˈpɹɑ.pə.lɪs/ /ˈpɹɒ.pə.lɪs/ n
propolis
glue-like substance

proponent /pɹəˈpoʊnənt/ /pɹəˈpəʊnənt/ n
partisan avocat
one who supports something

proportion /pɹəˈpo(ː)ɹʃən/ /pɹəˈpoəʃən/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃən/ n
proportion
quantity that is part of the whole

proportional adj
proportionnel
at a constant ratio (to)

proportional analogy n
analogie proportionnelle analogie à quatre termes

proportional representation n
représentation proportionnelle
voting principle

proportionally /pɹəˈpɔɹʃənəli/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃənəli/ adv
proportionnellement proportionnément
in proportion

proportionate /pɹəˈpɔɹʃəneɪt/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃənət/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃəneɪt/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃənət/ v
proportionner
to make proportionate

proposal /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ n
demande en mariage
the act of proposing a marriage
proposition
that which is proposed

propose /pɹəˈpoʊz/ /pɹəˈpəʊz/ v
demander en mariage
to ask for one's hand in marriage
proposer
to suggest a plan or course of action

proposer n
proposant proposeur

proposition /ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ n
proposition
idea or plan offered

propositional adj
propositionnel
related to proposition

propositional logic n
logique propositionnelle
formal deductive system

propound /prəˈpaʊnd/ v
proposer
to put forward; to offer for discussion or debate

propraetor /pɹəʊˈpɹiːtɔː/ n
propréteur
a magistrate of ancient Rome

propranolol /pɹoʊˈpɹæn.əˌlɔl/ /pɹəʊˈpɹan.ə.lɒl/ n
propranolol
beta blocker

proprietary eponym n
nom de marque générique nom de marque lexicalisé
brand name that has come into general use

proprietor /pɹəˈpɹaɪətɚ/ n
propriétaire
owner

propriety /pɹəˈpɹaɪəti/ n
bienséance bonnes manières convenances correction
correctness in behaviour and morals
décence
fitness; the quality of being appropriate

proprioception /ˌpɹoʊ.pɹi.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ.pɹi.əʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ n
proprioception
sense of the position of parts of the body

propulsion /pɹəˈpʌlʃən/ n
propulsion
the action of driving or pushing

propylaeum n
propylée
vestibule or entrance

prorogue /pɹoʊˈɹoʊɡ/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈɹəʊɡ/ v
proroger
to prolong or extend
to suspend a parliamentary session

pros and cons n
le pour et le contre pours et contres
for and against

prosaist n
prosateur
prose writer

prosciutto /pɹəˈʃuː.toʊ/ /pɹəˈʒuː.toʊ/ n
prosciutto
dry-cured ham from Italy

proscribe /pɹəˈskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹoʊˌskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹəʊˌskɹaɪb/ v
bannir exclure
banish or exclude
déconseiller dénoncer
denounce
interdire prohiber proscrire
forbid or prohibit

prose /ˈpɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹəʊz/ n
prose
written language not intended as poetry

prosecute /ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/ v
poursuivre en justice
To start civil or criminal proceedings against

prosecution /ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən/ n
parquet
the institution of legal proceedings against a person
vindicte
the prosecuting party of the institution of legal proceedings

prosecutor /ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/ n
procureur procuratrice procureuse
a person instituting criminal prosecution

proselyte /ˈpɹɑsəˌlaɪt/ /ˈpɹɒsəlaɪt/ n
prosélyte néophyte
one who has converted to a religion

proselytism n
prosélytisme
proselytizing or being a proselyte

proselytize /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ v
prosélytiser
induce people to join a cause

proslavery adj
esclavagiste
supporting slavery

proslavery n
esclavagisme
belief that the institution of slavery is good

proso millet /ˈpɹoʊsoʊ ˈmɪlit/ n
millet commun
P. miliaceum

prosodic /pɹəˈsɒdɪk/ /pɹəˈzɒdɪk/ adj
prosodique
relating to prosody

prosody /ˈpɹoʊzədi/ /ˈpɹɑsədi/ /ˈpɹɑzədi/ /ˈpɹɒsədi/ /ˈpɹɒzədi/ /ˈpɹəʊzədi/ n
prosodie
linguistics: study of rhythm and other attributes in speech
poetry: study of poetic meter etc

prosopagnosia /ˌpɹɑsoʊpæɡˈnoʊʒə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊsɪə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊzɪə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊʒə/ n
prosopagnosie
disorder of face perception

prosopography n
prosopographie
a study of the individuals in a group of people within a specific context and their relationships

prosopopoeia n
prosopopée
Personification of an abstraction.
Personifying a person or object.

prospect /pɹəˈspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/ n
perspective
act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation
potential things that may come to pass, usually favorable
region which the eye overlooks at one time

prospect /pɹəˈspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/ v
prospecter
to determine which minerals or metals are present in a location
to search as for gold

prospective /pɹəˈspɛktɪv/ adj
prospectif
following the same population
likely or expected to happen or become

prospectively adv
prospectivement

prospector /pɹəˈspɛktə/ /ˈpɹɑsˌpɛktɚ/ n
prospecteur prospectrice
person

prospectus /pɹəsˈpɛktəs/ n
prospectus
document which describes an institution, publication or business

prosper /ˈpɹɑspɚ/ /ˈpɹɒspə(ɹ)/ v
prospérer
to be successful

prosperity /pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɒˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
prospérité
condition of being prosperous

prosperous /ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/ /ˈpɹɒs.p(ə.)ɹəs/ adj
favorable
favorable
prospère florissant réussissant
characterized by success
prospère riche
well off; affluent

prostaglandin /pɹɒstəˈɡlændɪn/ n
prostaglandine
lipid

prostate /ˈpɹɒs.teɪt/ /ˈpɹɔs.teɪt/ n
prostate
prostate gland

prostate cancer n
cancer de la prostate
cancer of the prostate gland

prostate gland n
glande prostatique
prostate

prostatectomy n
prostatectomie
surgical removal of prostate

prostatic adj
prostatique
relating to the prostate gland

prostatitis n
prostatite
inflammation of the prostate

prosthesis /pɹɒsˈθiːsɪs/ n
prothèse
artificial replacement for a body part

prosthetic /ˌpɹɑsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
artificiel artificielle prosthétique
artificial

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtʃuːt/ n
prostituée fille de joie fille des rues prostitué
a person having sex for profit

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtʃuːt/ v
prostituer
reflexive: to perform sexual activity for money
to make another person, or organisation, prostitute themselves

prostitution /prɒstɪˈtjuːʃn/ /ˌprɒstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃn/ n
prostitution
having sex for profit

prostrate /ˈpɹɑstɹeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒstɹeɪt/ v
prosterner
to lie flat or face-down

prostyle n
prostyle
building

protactinium /ˌpɹoʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ /ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ n
protactinium
chemical element

protagonist /pɹoʊˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ n
protagoniste héros héroïne
main character

protandrous adj
protandre

protasis /ˈpɹɒtəsɪs/ n
protase
clause that expresses a contingent element in a conditional sentence

proteaginous adj
protéagineux

protean /pɹoʊˈtiː.ən/ /pɹəʊˈtiː.ən/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɪ.ən/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɪ.ən/ adj
protéiforme changeant instable variable
exceedingly variable
protéique
of or pertaining to Proteus; characteristic of Proteus

protease /ˈpɹəʊtɪeɪz/ n
protéase
enzyme

proteasome n
protéasome

protect /pɹəˈtɛkt/ v
protéger
to keep safe

protected /pɹəˈtɛktɪd/ adj
protégé
defended
In programming

protection /pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ n
protection
process of keeping something safe

protection money n
argent de racket
money regular interval, extorted by criminals threatening to cause harm

protection racket n
racket
criminal extortion scheme

protectionism /pɹəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm/ n
protectionnisme
a policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product by imposing tariffs, quotas or other barriers on imports

protectionist adj
protectionniste
of or pertaining to protectionism, or an advocate thereof

protectionist n
protectionniste
someone who believes in protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting the importation of foreign goods and services via actions taken by government

protective /pɹoʊtɛktɪv/ /pɹɛtɛktɪv/ adj
protecteur
serving, intended or wishing to protect

protector /pɹəˈtɛktə/ /pɹəˈtɛktɚ/ n
protecteur
a mechanism which is designed to protect
protecteur gardien
someone who protects or guards

protectorate /pɹəˈtɛktəɹɪt/ n
protectorat
a protected autonomous state
government by a protector

protein /ˈpɹoʊ.tiːn/ /ˈpɹoʊ.ɾi.ɪn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.ti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tiːn/ n
protéine protide
biochemistry: complex molecule
class of food

protein shake n
boisson protéinée
beverage

proteolysis n
protéolyse
the hydrolysis of proteins

proteolytic adj
protéolytique
of, relating to, or promoting proteolysis

proteomic adj
protéomique
Of or relating to proteomics

proteomicist n
protéomicien
a scientist whose speciality is proteomics

proteomics n
protéomique
branch of molecular biology

proteranthous /-ɾəɹ-/ /ˌproʊtəɹˈænθəs/ /ˌpɹəʊtəɹˈænθəs/ adj
protéranthe
of a plant: having flowers that appear earlier than the leaves

protervity n
protervité

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ n
manifestation protestation
collective gesture of disapproval: demonstration
protestation
formal objection

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ v
protester protestation
to make a strong objection

protester /pɹəˈtɛstəɹ/ /ˈpɹoʊtɛstəɹ/ n
manifestant manifestante
person who protests

prothesis /ˈpɹɑθəsɪs/ /ˈpɹɒθəsɪs/ /ˈpɹɔθəsɪs/ n
prothèse
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

prothrombin n
prothrombine
glycoprotein

protidemia n
protidémie

protist /ˈproʊtɪst/ n
protiste
eukaryotic unicellular organisms

protistological adj
protistologique
relating to protistology

protistologist n
protistologue
one who studies protists

protistology n
protistologie
scientific study of protists

protium n
protium
lightest isotope of hydrogen

proto- /pɹoʊ.toʊ/ /ˈpɹəʊ.təʊ/ [pɹoʊ.ɾoʊ] prefix
proto-
(linguistics) ancestor of a family of languages
first

proto-language n
protolangue
common ancestor language

proto-oncogene n
proto-oncogène
gene promoting the specialization and division of normal cells that could become an oncogene due to mutation

protocol /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkoʊl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɔl/ /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ n
protocole
computing
rule, guideline etc which guides diplomatic behaviour
diplomatic document

protocollary adj
protocolaire
of or pertaining to protocol

protofeminism n
protoféminisme
concept that anticipated the feminist movement

protogynous adj
protogyne

protologism /pɹəʊˈtɒləˌdʒɪzm/ n
protologisme
a newly coined word or phrase defined in the hope that it will become common

protomartyr n
protomartyr protomartyre
any of the first Christian martyrs

proton /ˈpɹoʊ.tɑn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɒn/ n
proton
positively charged nucleon

protonation /ˌpɹoʊtəˈneɪʃən/ n
protonation
addition of a proton

protonic adj
protonique
pertaining to protons

protonosphere n
protonosphère

protophyte /ˈpɹoʊdəˌfaɪt/ /ˈpɹəʊtəfʌɪt/ n
protophyte
(biology) any of various primitive organisms

protoplanet n
protoplanète
astronomical object

protoplasm n
protoplasme
entire contents of a cell

protostar /ˈpɹoʊtoʊˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtə(ʊ)stɑː/ n
protoétoile
protostar

protostomian adj
protostomien
of or pertaining to the protostomes

protostomian n
protostomien
a protostome

prototroph n
prototrophe
biology: any microorganism that can synthesize its nutrients from inorganic material

prototrophic adj
prototrophe
of or pertaining to a prototroph or to prototrophy

prototype /-ɾə-/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtətʌɪp/ n
prototype
original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects

protozoan /ˌpɹoʊ.təˈzoʊ.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ.təˈzəʊ.ən/ adj
protozoaire
pertaining to a protozoan

protozoan /ˌpɹoʊ.təˈzoʊ.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ.təˈzəʊ.ən/ n
protozoaire
any of a diverse group of eukaryotes

protozoic adj
protozoïque
relating to the protozoa

protozoological adj
protistologique protozoologique
pertaining to protozoology

protozoologist n
protistologue protozoologiste
zoologist whose speciality is protozoology

protozoology n
protistologie protozoologie
study of protozoa

protract /pɹəˈtɹakt/ v
prolonger tirer en longueur
To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.

protractile adj
protactile
that can be protracted

protractor /pɹəˈtɹæktə(ɹ)/ n
rapporteur rapporteur d'angle
a circular or semicircular tool for measuring angles

protrude /pɹəˈtɹuːd/ v
dépasser saillir
to extend from

protrusion /pɹəˈtɹuːʒən/ n
protubérance
anything that protrudes

protuberance /pɹoʊˈtuːbəɹəns/ /pɹəʊˈtjuːbəɹəns/ n
protubérance saillie
Something that protrudes

proturan n
protoure
insect of Protura

protégé /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌʒeɪ/ /ˈpɹɒt.ə.ʒeɪ/ n
protégé protégée
person who is guided and supported

proud /pɹaʊd/ adj
fier
gratified, feeling honoured, feeling satisfied
orgueilleux fier
having a too high opinion of oneself; arrogant, supercilious

proud as a peacock /pɹaʊd əz ə ˈpiːkɒk/ adj
fier comme un paon
extremely proud

proudly /ˈpɹaʊdli/ adv
fièrement
in a proud manner

provably adv
prouvablement
in a provable manner

prove /pɹuːv/ v
prouver démontrer
to demonstrate that something is true; to give proof for
se révéler s’avérer
to turn out; to manifest

prove oneself v
faire ses preuves
to demonstrate one's own worth

proven /ˈpɹoːvən/ /ˈpɹuvən/ /ˈpɹuːvən/ /ˈpɹəʊvən/ adj
prouvé
having been proved

provenance /ˈpɹoʊ.və.nɑns/ /ˈpɹɑ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.ˌnɒns/ n
provenance
in arts: the history of ownership of a work of art

provender /ˈpɹɑvəndɚ/ /ˈpɹɒvəndə/ /ˈpɹɒvɪndə/ n
provende
food, especially for livestock

proverb /ˈpɹɑvɝb/ /ˈpɹɒvɜːb/ n
proverbe
phrase expressing a basic truth

proverbial /pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/ adj
proverbial
of a proverb
widely known; famous

provide /pɹəˈvaɪd/ v
fournir procurer
to give what is needed or desired
pourvoir
to furnish (with)

provided /pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/ conjunction
pourvu que à condition que
only if

providence /ˈpɹɒvɪdəns/ n
providence
careful guardianship exercised by a deity

providential /pɹɒvɪˈdɛnʃl̩/ adj
providentiel
fortunate

providentialism n
providentialisme
belief that all events are predetermined by God or fate

provider /pɹəˈvaɪ.də(ɹ)/ /pɹəˈvaɪ.dɚ/ /pɹəˈvɑɪ.də(ɹ)/ n
fournisseur fournisseuse
provider

province /ˈpɹɑv.ɪns/ /ˈpɹɒv.ɪns/ n
province état
a subdivision of government usually one step below the national level

provincial /pɹəˈvɪn(t)ʃəl/ /pɹəˈvɪnt͡ʃəl/ adj
provincial
of or pertaining to a province

provincialism n
provincialisme
quality of being provincial

provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ n
provision
item of goods or supplies obtained for future use
accounting: liability or contra account
money set aside

provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ v
provisionner
to supply with provisions

provisional /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/ adj
provisoire temporaire
temporary

provisionally adv
provisoirement
in a provisional way

provisioning n
approvisionnement
act of supplying with provisions

proviso /pɹəˈvaɪzoʊ/ n
provision réserve
conditional provision to an agreement

provitamin n
provitamine
compound

provocateur n
provocateur provocatrice
one who engages in provocative behavior

provocation /ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
provocation
act of provoking

provocative /pɹəˈvɑk.ə.tɪv/ /pɹəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/ adj
provocateur provocatrice
tending to provoke strong negative feeling

provoke /pɹəˈvoʊk/ /pɹəˈvəʊk/ v
provoquer
to cause to become angry

provolone /pɹoʊvəˈloʊni/ /ˈpɹoʊvəloʊn/ n
provolone
type of cheese

provost /pɹəʊˈvəʊ/ /ˈpɹoʊvoʊst/ /ˈpɹɑvəst/ /ˈpɹɒvɒst/ /ˈpɹɒvəst/ n
prévôt
military prison keeper
prévôt prévôte
highest position in a monastery below an abbot

prow /pɹaʊ/ /pɹoʊ/ n
proue
fore part of a vessel; bow

prowess /ˈpɹaʊəs/ /ˈpɹaʊɪs/ n
adresse dextérité habileté
skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity
prouesse exploit fait d'armes haut fait héroïsme
distinguished bravery or courage

prowl /pɹaʊl/ /pɹoʊl/ v
rôder
to rove about in a stealthy manner as in search for prey or booty

proxemics n
proxémie
study

proximity /pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/ [pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ɾi] n
proximité
closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship

proxy /ˈpɹɑk.si/ /ˈpɹɒk.si/ adj
procuration
used as, or acting as, a proxy

proxy /ˈpɹɑk.si/ /ˈpɹɒk.si/ n
fondé de pouvoir
agent or substitute authorized to act for another person
mesure indirecte
(science) measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of another
procuration
authority to act for another, especially when written
proxy
(software) an interface for a service

proxy server n
serveur mandataire
hardware server

proxy war n
guerre par procuration
war where two powers use third parties

prude /pɹuːd/ n
prude bégueule sainte-nitouche
A person who is or tries to be excessively proper

prudent /ˈpɹuːdənt/ adj
prudent
sagacious in adapting means to ends

prudently adv
prudemment
in a prudent manner

prudish adj
prude pudibond
exaggeratedly proper

prune /pɹun/ /pɹuːn/ /pɹʉːn/ v
pruneau
dried plum
élaguer tailler émonder
trim a tree or shrub

pruner n
émondeur
person who prunes

pruning shears n
sécateur
a tool

prurient /ˈpɹʊəɹ.i.ənt/ /ˈpɹʊɹ.i.ənt/ adj
lubrique
arousing sexual desire

prurigo /pɹʊəˈɹaɪɡəʊ/ n
prurigo
papular disease of the skin

prussic adj
prussique
derived from prussic acid

pry /pɹaɪ/ v
fouiller fureter scruter
to peer closely and curiously, especially at something closed or not public
s'immiscer
to inquire into something that does not concern one; to be nosy

psalm /sæm/ /sɑlm/ /sɑm/ /sɑːm/ /sɔlm/ /sɔm/ n
psaume
a hymn collected into one book of the Old Testament
sacred song

psalmist n
psalmiste
composer of one of the Biblical Psalms
composer of psalms

psalmodic adj
psalmodique
relating to psalmody

psalmody /ˈsæ.mə.di/ /ˈsæl.mə.di/ /ˈsɑ.mə.di/ /ˈsɑl.mə.di/ /ˈsɑː.mə.di/ n
psalmodie
singing of psalms

psalter /ˈsɔːltə(ɹ)/ n
psautier

psalterium /sɑlˈtɪriəm/ /sɒlˈtɪəriəm/ /sɔlˈtɪriəm/ /sɔːlˈtɪəriəm/ n
tambourin à cordes
zither-like instrument

psephology /sɪ.ˈfɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /sɪ.ˈfɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
pséphologie
the predictive or statistical study of elections

pseudarthrosis n
pseudarthrose
bony, flexible structure resembling a joint

pseudepigrapha /ˌs(j)uː.dəˈpɪ.ɡɹə.fə/ /ˌsuː.dəˈpɪ.ɡɹə.fə/ n
pseudépigraphe
writings falsely ascribed

pseudesthesia n
pseudesthésie
imaginary sensation

pseudo- /ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/ /ˈsuːdoʊ/ prefix
pseudo-
not genuine

pseudo-TLD n
pseudo-domaine

pseudo-anglicism n
faux anglicisme
word with an English appearance that is not current in English

pseudo-type n
pseudo-type

pseudobulb n
pseudo-bulbe pseudobulbe
storage organ in orchids

pseudocereal n
pseudo-céréale
plant whose seeds are used to make flour, but which does not belong to the grass family

pseudocode n
pseudo-code
description of a computer programming algorithm

pseudocolumn n
pseudo-colonne

pseudocrater n
pseudocratère
volcanic landform

pseudocyesis n
grossesse nerveuse pseudocyesis
false pregnancy

pseudodemocracy n
pseudo-démocratie
a government that holds elections but restricts civil liberties

pseudoephedrine /sjuː.dəʊˈɛf.ə.dɹiːn/ /su.doʊ.ɪˈfɛ.dɹɪn/ n
pseudoéphédrine
sympathomimetic alkaloid

pseudohermaphrodite n
pseudo-hermaphrodite
individual with a genital malformation

pseudohermaphroditism n
pseudo-hermaphrodisme
having different internal and external sexual organs

pseudologue n
pseudologue
pathological liar

pseudonym /ˈs(j)uː.də(ʊ).nɪm/ /ˈsu.doʊ.nɪm/ /ˈsu.də.nɪm/ n
pseudonyme nom de guerre
fictitious name (more literally, a false name)

pseudonymization n
pseudonymisation
replacement of all data that identifies a person with an artificial identifier or pseudonym

pseudoparasitism n
pseudoparasitisme

pseudopod /ˈsuː.də(ʊ)ˌpɒd/ /ˈsuː.dəˌpɑd/ n
pseudopode
temporary projection

pseudorandom adj
pseudo-aléatoire
appearing to be random

pseudoscience n
pseudo-science
purported science

pseudoscientific adj
pseudo-scientifique pseudoscientifique
of, relating to, or employing pseudoscience

pseudoscientist n
pseudo-scientifique pseudoscientifique
practitioner of pseudoscience

pseudotetrahedral adj
pseudotétraédral pseudotétraédrique

pseudoword n
pseudo-mot
unit

pshaw /ˈpʃɔː/ /ˈʃɔː/ interjection
peuh
indicating disapproval, scoffery, irritation, impatience or disbelief

psi /psaɪ/ /saɪ/ n
psi
Greek letter

psilocybin /ˌsaɪ-/ /ˌsɪ.ləˈsaɪ.bɪn/ /ˌsʌɪ.lə(ʊ)ˈsʌɪ.bɪn/ n
psilocybine
hallucinogenic alkaloid

psittacism n
psittacisme
repetitive words

psoriasis /səˈɹaɪ.əsɪs/ n
psoriasis
skin disease

psyche /ˈsaɪ.ki/ n
psyché psychisme
the human soul, mind, or spirit

psychedelic /ˈsaɪ.kəˌdɛl.ɪk/ /ˈsaɪ.kɪˌdɛl.ɪk/ adj
psychédélique
of, containing or generating hallucinations, etc.

psychedelic rock n
rock psychédélique
subgenre of rock music

psychiatric /ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/ adj
psychiatrique
of, or relating to, psychiatry

psychiatrist /ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/ n
psychiatre psychiatriste
doctor specializing in psychiatry

psychiatrization n
psychiatrisation
act of psychiatrizing

psychiatry /saɪˈkaɪ.əˌtɹi/ n
psychiatrie
branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders

psychic /ˈsaɪkɪk/ n
médium
a person who contacts the dead
voyant
a person who possesses, or appears to possess, extra-sensory abilities

psycho /ˈsaɪ̯.koʊ̯/ /ˈsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯/ n
psychopathe
psychotic or otherwise insane person

psycho- /ˈsaɪ̯.koʊ̯/ /ˈsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯/ prefix
psycho-
relating to the mind

psychoanalysis n
psychanalyse
family of psychological theories

psychoanalyst n
psychanalyste
practitioner

psychoanalytic adj
psychanalytique
of or relating to psychoanalysis

psychoanalyze v
psychanalyser
practice psychoanalysis

psychodramatic adj
psychodramatique
Pertaining to psychodrama

psychogenic /ˌsʌɪkɒ(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ adj
psychogène
originating from or caused by state of mind

psychohistory /sʌɪkəʊˈhɪstəɹi/ n
psychohistoire
psychology in history

psychokinesis /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnisɪs/ /ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
télékinésie psychokinèse psychokinésie
movement inanimate objects by the use of psychic power

psycholinguistics n
psycholinguistique
field of study concerning the comprehension and production of language

psychological /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
psychologique
of or pertaining to psychology

psychological warfare n
guerre psychologique
mentally manipulative approach to warfare

psychologically adv
psychologiquement
in a psychological manner

psychologist /ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
psychologue
expert in the field of psychology

psychologize v
psychologiser
interpret or analyze in psychological terms

psychology /saɪˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈkɒləd͡ʒɪ/ n
psychologie
study of the human mind
the study of human or animal behavior
the mental characteristics of a particular individual

psychometry n
psychométrie
paranormal ability

psychomotor adj
psychomoteur
of or pertaining to the function of muscles under the control of the mind

psychomotricity n
psychomotricité
mental control of muscles

psychonaut n
psychonaute

psychopath /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθ/ /ˈsaɪkəˌpæθ/ n
psychopathe
person with a personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy
person diagnosed with antisocial or dissocial personality disorder
person who has no moral conscience
popularly: a person who perpetrates especially gruesome or bizarre violent acts

psychopathic /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθɪk/ /ˈsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/ adj
psychopathique
relating to a psychopath

psychopathological /saɪ.koʊ.ˌpæθ.ə.ˈlɑːd͡ʒ.ɪ.k(ə)l/ /saɪ.kəʊ.ˌpæθ.ə.ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.k(ə)l/ adj
psychopathologique
of or relating to psychopathology

psychopathology /ˌsaɪkɒpəˈθɒlədʒɪ/ n
psychopathologie
study of mental illness

psychopathy /saɪˈkɑpəθi/ /saɪˈkɒpəθi/ n
psychopathie
personality disorder indicated by a pattern of lying, exploitation, heedlessness, arrogance, sexual promiscuity, low self-control, and lack of empathy and remorse

psychopharmacologist n
psychopharmacologue
person involved in psychopharmacology

psychophysical adj
psychophysique
of or pertaining to psychophysics

psychophysics n
psychophysique
a branch of psychology

psychophysiological adj
psychophysiologique
pertaining to psychophysiology

psychophysiology n
psychophysiologie
branch of physiology

psychoplastogen n
psychoplastogène
any of a group of small molecule drugs that produce rapid, long-lasting effects on neuronal structure

psychopolitics n
psychopolitique
interaction between psychology and politics

psychopomp /ˈsaɪkoʊpɑmp/ /ˈsaɪkəʊpɒmp/ n
psychopompe
entity who assists souls

psychosis /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/ /saɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
psychose
mental disorder

psychosocial /ˌsaɪ̯.koʊ̯ˈsoʊ̯.ʃəl/ /ˌsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯ˈsəʊ̯.ʃəl/ adj
psychosocial
having both psychological and social aspects

psychosociologist n
psychosociologue

psychosomatic /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/ /ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/ adj
psychosomatique
of physical effects with mental causes

psychosomatics n
psychosomatique
psychosomatic medicine

psychostimulant n
psychostimulant

psychosynthesis n
psychosynthèse
form of psychology based on the direct experience of the self

psychotechnic adj
psychotechnique
relating to psychotechnics

psychotechnology n
psychotechnique
the technological application of psychology

psychotherapeutic adj
psychothérapeutique
of or pertaining to psychotherapy

psychotherapist n
psychothérapeute
who practices psychotherapy

psychotherapy /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ n
psychothérapie
treatment of those with mental illness

psychotic /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ adj
psychotique
of, related to, or suffering from psychosis

psychotic /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ n
psychotique
a person affected by psychosis

psychotraumatology n
psychotraumatologie
study of psychological trauma

psychotropic /ˌsaɪkəˈtɹɒpɪk/ adj
psychotrope
affecting the mind or mental processes

psychotropic /ˌsaɪkəˈtɹɒpɪk/ n
psychotrope
psychotropic drug or agent

psychrometer n
psychromètre
instrument which measures atmospheric humidity

psychrosensitive /ˌsaɪkɹəʊˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ adj
frileux

psyllium n
ispaghul
group of plants

psytrance /ˈsaɪ.tɹæns/ /ˈsaɪ.tɹɑːns/ n
psy-trance psytrance
subgenre of electronic dance music

ptarmigan /ˈtɑːmɪɡən/ n
lagopède ptarmigan
a small grouse, Lagopus

pteridophyte /təˈɹɪdəˌfaɪt/ /tɪˈɹɪdəˌfaɪt/ /ˈtɛɹədəˌfaɪt/ n
ptéridophyte
vascular plants that produce spores but not seeds

pterodactyl /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktl̩/ /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktɪl/ n
ptérodactyle
informal term for any pterosaur

pterosaur /ˈtɛɹəˌsɔɹ/ n
ptérosaure
extinct flying reptile

pterygoid /ˈtɛ.ɹɪ.ɡɔɪd/ /ˈtɛɹ.əˌɡɔɪd/ adj
ptérygoïde ptérygoïdien

pterygote n
ptérygote
insect of the other Pterygota

ptilinum /(p)tɪˈlʌɪnəm/ /ˈ(p)tɪlɪnəm/ n
ptiline
bladder-like pouch on the head of some flies

ptilo- /(p)taɪləʊ/ /(p)tɪləʊ/ /(p)tʌɪləʊ/ prefix
ptil-
downy, feathery, penniform, plumiform

ptomaine /ˈtoʊmeɪn/ /ˈtəʊmeɪn/ n
ptomaïne
any of various amines formed by putrefactive bacteria

ptooey interjection
ptui
sound of spitting

ptui /p(ə)ˈtuː.i/ [p͡tʼʰ] [p͡tʼʰə̥] interjection
ptui
sound of spitting

ptychography n
ptychographie

pub /pʊb/ /pʌb/ n
pub bar estaminet taverne
public house

pub crawl n
barathon
The visiting of a number of public houses

pube /pjuːb/ n
poil pubien
a single pubic hair

puberty /ˈpjuː.bə.ti/ n
puberté
age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction

puberty blocker n
bloqueur de puberté

puberty inhibitor n
inhibiteur de puberté

pubes /ˈpjuːbiːz/ n
toison
The pubic hair

pubescent /pjʊˈbɛs(ə)nt/ adj
pubescent pubère
arriving at puberty

pubic /ˈpjuːbɪk/ adj
pubien
of, or relating to the area of the body adjacent to the pubis

pubic hair n
pilosité pubienne poil pubien
collectively
poil pubien
singular

pubis /ˈpju.bɪs/ n
pubis
the pubic bone

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ adj
public
pertaining to people as a whole
open to all members of a community
provided (by the government) for the community
able to be seen by or known to everybody

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ n
public
people in general

public address system n
haut-parleurs
an electronic voice-amplification apparatus, usually containing a set of two loudspeakers and a central control unit, used for singing, giving a speech, play-by-play commentary at events, or broadcasting in public areas like in airports or stations

public administration n
administration publique
implementation of public policy

public domain /ˌpʌblɪk doʊˈmeɪn/ /ˌpʌblɪk də(ʊ)ˈmeɪn/ n
domaine public
realm of intellectual property which is not or no longer protected by copyrights or patents

public enemy n
ennemi public ennemie publique
public enemy

public figure n
célébrité
person subject to public interest

public finance n
finances publiques
field of economics

public good n
bien public
good that is non-rivalrous and non-excludable
intérêt général
welfare of the people

public health n
santé publique
science

public historian n
historien public
professional who works in the field of public history

public holiday n
fête fête légale jour férié
national or regional holiday from work on a specific day

public key n
clé publique
the public one of the two keys used in asymmetric cryptography

public key cryptography n
cryptographie à clé publique
subfield of cryptography

public law n
droit public
law

public library n
bibliothèque publique
library provided as a public service

public life n
vie publique
aspects of social life which occur in public

public limited company n
société anonyme
publicly traded limited liability company

public limited liability company n
SPRL Société publique avec responsabilité limitée
publicly traded company

public opinion n
opinion publique
opinion of the public

public policy /pʌb.lɪk.ˈpɔ.lɪ.si/ n
politique publique
set of government policies

public relations n
relations publiques PR RP
profession

public school n
école publique
publicly administered school

public sector n
secteur public
government and entities

public service n
service public
service provided to the general public by government or other official body

public speaker n
orateur

public telephone n
téléphone public
public telephone

public toilet n
toilettes publiques
public toilet

public transport n
transport en commun
form of transport

public trustee n
tiers de confiance
public office which acts as a trustee

public utility n
entreprise de service public
organization that maintains infrastructure for a public service

public-private partnership n
PPP partenariat public-privé
arrangement

publican /ˈpʌblək(ə)n/ /ˈpʌblɪk(ə)n/ n
bistrot patron de bistro patronne de bistro
landlord of a public house
publicain
tax collector, especially one working in Judea and Galilee during New Testament times

publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
publication
an issue of printed or other matter
act of publishing
communication of information

publicist n
agent de publicité agent publicitaire publicitaire
person whose job is to publicize
publiciste
a journalist who focusses on politics

publicity n
publicité
advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something
public interest attracted in this way

publicity stunt n
coup de com' coup de communication coup publicitaire
staged event for publicity

publicly /ˈpʌblɪkli/ adv
publiquement
in an open and public manner

publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ v
publier
to issue a medium (e.g. publication)
to issue something (usually printed work) for sale and distribution
to announce to the public

publisher /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ n
éditeur maison d’édition
one who publishes, especially books

publishing house n
maison d'édition
company that produces books

pucelle /pʊˈsɛl/ n
pucelle
virgin

pudding /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ n
boudin
sausage made primarily from blood
pudding
dessert similar to custard or mousse, containing a starchy thickening agent

pudding chomeur n
pouding chômeur

puddle /ˈpʌdəl/ n
flaque flaque d'eau gouille
a small pool of water

pudgy /ˈpʌd͡ʒi/ adj
grassouillet rebondi replet
Fat, overweight (pertaining particularly to children), plump; chubby

pudor /ˈpjuːdɔː/ /ˈpjuːdər/ n
pudeur
appropriate sense of modesty or shame

pudu /puːˈduː/ /ˈpuːduː/ n
pudu
South American deer

puericulture n
puériculture
rearing of young children

puff /pʌf/ n
bouffée
small quantity of gas or smoke in the air
bouffée latte taffe
informal: act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe
souffle
sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth
ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself

puff pastry n
pâte feuilletée
light, flaky pastry

puff up v
enfler
to swell due to injury
gonfler
to inflate with air

puffadder n
vipère heurtante
Bitis arietans

puffball n
vesse-de-loup
fungi

puffed grain n
céréale soufflée
expanded grains

puffery /ˈpʌfəɹi/ n
esbroufe
act of puffing

puffin /ˈpʌfɪn/ n
macareux
Fratercula arctica

puffy /ˈpʌfi/ adj
bouffi enflé rebondi
inflated
boursouflé
exaggeratedly eloquent speaking or writing

pug /pʌɡ/ n
carlin
small dog

pug nose n
nez retroussé
a short nose

pug-nosed adj
au nez retroussé camard
having a pug nose

pugilist /ˈpju(ː).d͡ʒəlɪst/ /ˈpjuː.d͡ʒəlɪst/ n
boxeur
one who fights with their fists; a boxer

pugilistic adj
pugilistique

pugnacious /pʌɡˈneɪ.ʃəs/ adj
pugnace
aggressive, belligerent

puissance /ˈpjuːɪ.s(ə)ns/ /ˈpwɪ-/ n
puissance
power, might or potency

puissant /ˈpjuəsənt/ /ˈpjuːɪs(ə)nt/ /ˈpwɪs(ə)nt/ /ˈpwɪsənt/ adj
puissant
powerful, mighty

puke /pjuːk/ n
vomi
vomit

puke /pjuːk/ v
vomir dégueuler dégobiller gerber caller l'orignal
to vomit

puku /ˈpuːkuː/ n
puku
antelope

pulchritude /pʌlkrə.t(j)uːd/ [ˈpʰʌɫkɹəˌtjuːd] [ˈpʰʌɫkɹəˌtuːd] n
beauté vénusté
pulchritude

pulchritudinous /ˌpʌlkɹɪˈtjuːdɪnəs/ adj
somptueux
having great physical beauty

pull /puːl/ /pʊl/ n
influence
influence as means of gaining advantage

pull /puːl/ /pʊl/ v
retirer
remove (something) from circulation
tirer
transitive: apply force to (something) so it comes towards one
intransitive: apply force such that an object comes toward the person or thing applying the force
tirer un coup
succeed in finding a person with whom to have sex

pull a Homer v
faire une simpsonnerie

pull a sickie v
se faire porter pâle
to feign illness so to take time off work

pull an all-nighter v
passer une nuit blanche
work throughout the night

pull down v
abattre démolir
demolish
rabattre ramener
make lower

pull off v
retirer sortir
To remove by pulling
sortir tirer
To achieve; to succeed at something difficult

pull oneself together v
ressaisir
to become mentally focused after a period of being unfocused

pull out v
déboucher engager
to maneuver a vehicle from the side of a road onto the lane
retirer
to use coitus interruptus as a method of birth control
to withdraw
sortir
to remove something from a container

pull out all the stops v
mettre les petits plats dans les grands
reserve nothing

pull out of one's ass v
sucer de son pouce
fabricate a claim with no factual basis or evidence

pull over v
arrêter ranger
come to a stop on the roadside or the hard shoulder

pull punches v
retenir ses coups
to avoid using all one's strength when punching

pull someone's chestnuts out of the fire v
tirer les marrons du feu
do someone's difficult work

pull someone's leg v
faire marcher mener en bateau
to tease someone

pull strings v
faire jouer ses relations pistonner
to use one's influence with others
tirer les ficelles
to control behind the scenes

pull teeth v
décarcasser
to do something especially difficult

pull the wool over someone's eyes v
rouler dans la farine
to deceive someone

pull up v
soulever
lift vertically

pull-focus /pʊl ˈfəʊkəs/ n
rattrapage de point
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

pull-up /ˈpʊl.ʌp/ n
traction
an exercise done for strengthening the arms and back

pullet /ˈpʊlɪt/ n
poulette
young hen

pulley /ˈpʊli/ n
poulie
one of simple machines

pullover /ˈpʊləʊvə(ɹ)/ n
pull-over
sweater

pulmonary adj
pulmonaire
related to lungs

pulmonary alveolus n
alvéole pulmonaire
small air sac in the lungs

pulmonary embolism n
embolie pulmonaire
embolism or obstruction of a pulmonary artery

pulmonary tuberculosis n
tuberculose
tuberculosis infecting the lungs

pulmoniferous adj
pulmoné
having lungs

pulmonology /ˌpʊlməˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ n
pneumologie
the branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract

pulp /pʊlp/ /pʌlp/ n
(presse) à sensation
lurid style of writing or publishing
pulpe
center of a tooth
mass of chemically processed wood fibres
center of a fruit
mass of which paper is produced
soft, moist mass

pulp fiction n
pulp
shocking and sensational fiction

pulpit /ˈpʊlpɪt/ /ˈpʌlpɪt/ n
chaire
raised platform in church

pulpitis n
pulpite
dentistry

pulpy adj
feuilletonesque
having the characteristics of pulp fiction
pulpeux
having the characteristics of pulp, soft, squishy

pulsar n
pulsar
rotating neutron star

pulsatile adj
pulsatile
pulsating or vibrating

pulse /pʊls/ /pʌls/ [pəls] n
pouls
normally regular beat felt when arteries near the skin are depressed, caused by the heart pumping blood through them
beat or tactus of a piece of music or verse
beat or throb; repeated sequence of such beats or throbs
légumineuse
annual leguminous plants yielding grains or seeds used as food for humans or animals; such a plant

pulse oximeter n
oxymètre de pouls
device used to monitor oxygen

pulse oximetry n
oxymétrie colorimétrique oxymétrie de pouls
method of monitoring of the oxygenation of hemoglobin

pultaceous /pʌlˈteɪʃəs/ adj
pultacé
softened

pulverise v
pulvériser
to render into dust or powder

pulverulent /pʌlˈvɛɹjələnt/ adj
pulvérulent
consisting of, covered with, or disintegrating into a fine powder

pumice /ˈpʌm.ɪs/ n
pierre ponce ponce
pumice

pummel /ˈpʌməl/ v
marteler rouer de coups
To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly

pump /pʌmp/ n
pompe
device for moving liquid or gas
device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, especially fuel

pump /pʌmp/ v
pomper
transitive: to use a pump to move liquid or gas
intransitive: to use a pump to move liquid or gas
to gain information by persistent questioning
to move rhythmically

pump attendant n
pompiste
one who works at a petrol station

pump up v
gonfler
to inflate by means of a pump

pumpable adj
pompable
able to be pumped

pumpjack n
chevalet de pompage
drive for a submerged pump

pumpkin /ˈpʌm(p).kɪn/ n
citrouille
color
citrouille courge
plant
citrouille potiron
fruit of this plant

pumpkin pie n
tarte à la citrouille
pie made from the flesh of pumpkins

pumpkin spice n
épices d'automne
spice blend

pumpkinification n
apocoloquintose
the act of turning into a pumpkin

pun /pʌn/ n
calembour jeu de mots
joke or type of wordplay

punch /pʌnt͡ʃ/ /pʌnʃ/ n
coup de poing
a hit or a strike with one's fist
poinçon pointeau
device for creating holes in thin material
poinçonnage
hole or opening created with a punch
poinçonneuse
mechanism for punching holes in paper
punch
beverage

punch /pʌnt͡ʃ/ /pʌnʃ/ v
poinçonner
to employ a punch to create a hole
to mark a ticket

punch above one's weight /pʌntʃ əˈbʌv wʌnz weɪt/ v
[[s']]attaquer à plus fort que soi [[s']]en prendre à plus fort que soi
achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments

punch card n
carte perforée
card with have holes or notches used for storing data

punch line /ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/ n
chute
final part of a joke
mot de la fin
final, concluding statement

punching bag /ˈpʌnt͡ʃɪŋ ˌbæɡ/ [ˈpən(t)ʃɪŋ-] n
punching-ball sac de boxe sac de frappe
tough bag punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts
souffre-douleur
person serving as an object of abuse

punctiform adj
ponctiforme
Having the form of a point

punctilio /pʌŋkˈtɪliˌoʊ/ n
pointille
exactness, strictness

punctilious /pʌŋkˈtɪli.əs/ adj
pointilleux
strictly attentive to detail

punctual /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈpʌŋtjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋt͡ʃuəl/ adj
ponctuel
prompt
mathematics: existing as a point or series of points
periodic; occasional

punctuality n
ponctualité
state of being punctual

punctually adv
ponctuellement
in a punctual manner

punctuate /ˈpʌŋktjuːeɪt/ [ˈpʌŋkʃuːeɪt] v
ponctuer
add punctuation to

punctuation /pʌŋk.t͡ʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
ponctuation
set of symbols

punctuation mark n
signe de ponctuation
symbol used in writing

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/ n
crevaison perforation piqûre
hole, cut or tear

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/ v
perforer
to pierce

pundit /ˈpan.dɪt/ /ˈpʌn.dɪt/ n
pandit pontife
a Hindu scholar
pontificateur
a self-professed expert

pungency /ˈpʌnd͡ʒənsi/ n
puanteur
foul odor

pungent /ˈpʌnd͡ʒənt/ adj
piquant pointu
having a sharp and stiff point
âcre
having a strong odour

punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ v
punir châtier
to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct

punishable adj
punissable passible
appropriate for punishment

punisher n
punisseur punisseuse
one who punishes

punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ n
châtiment punition
suffering imposed as retribution
punition
harsh treatment or experience
punition châtiment
act of punishing
penalty for wrongdoing

punitive /ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/ adj
punitif
punishing

punk /pəŋk/ /pʌŋk/ n
morpion petit con
worthless person
punk
punk rocker
punk social movement
racaille vaurien
petty criminal

punkah /ˈpʌŋkɑː/ /ˈpʌŋkə/ n
panka
fan

punkahwallah /ˈpʌŋkəˌwɑlə/ /ˈpʌŋkəˌwɒlə/ n
panca panka punka
boy who operates a punkah

punnet /ˈpʌnət/ /ˈpʌnɪt/ n
barquette cagette
small receptacle

punt gun n
canardière
large shotgun

punter /ˈpʌn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈpʌn.tɚ/ [pʰʌ̃ːɾ̃ɚ] n
parieur parieuse
One who gambles; a speculator

puny /ˈpjuni/ /ˈpjuːni/ adj
chétif frêle
of inferior size

pup /pʌp/ n
chiot
young dog, etc.

pupa /ˈpjuːpə/ n
chrysalide nymphe
insect

pupate v
chrysalider
to become a pupa

pupation n
pupaison

pupil /ˈpjuːpəl/ n
pupille
orphan who is a minor and under the protection of the state
élève
learner
pupille prunelle
the hole in the middle of the iris of the eye

puppet /ˈpʌpɪt/ n
marionnette
movable model of a person or animal
person or country controlled by another

puppet government n
gouvernement fantoche
government which is de facto controlled by a foreign power

puppet show n
spectacle de marionnettes théâtre de marionnettes
theatrical performance with puppets

puppet state n
État fantoche
state governed by a puppet government

puppeteer n
manipulateur
someone who is manipulative
marionnettiste
person who uses a puppet

puppy /ˈpʌpi/ [ˈpʰɐpi] n
chiot
young dog
raton
young rat

puppy love n
amourette
youthful infatuation with another person

purchase /ˈpɜː(ɹ).t͡ʃəs/ /ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/ n
achat acquisition
that which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent
the act or process of seeking and obtaining something for money

purchase /ˈpɜː(ɹ).t͡ʃəs/ /ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/ v
acheter
to obtain by paying money or its equivalent; to buy for a price
acquérir
to pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain or acquire

purchase order n
bon de commande
commercial document

purchase price n
prix d'achat
price at which something is purchased

purchasing n
achat
an act or process of making a purchase

purchasing power n
pouvoir d'achat
amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency
income available to households

purchasing power parity n
parité de pouvoir d'achat
long-term equilibrium

pure /ˈpjoɹ/ /ˈpjoː/ /ˈpjɔː/ /ˈpjɚ/ /ˈpjɜː/ /ˈpjɝ/ /ˈpjʉːə/ /ˈpjʊə/ /ˈpjʊɹ/ adj
pur
free of flaws or imperfections
free of foreign material or pollutants
free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean
of sound: without harmonics or overtones
of a branch of science: done for its own sake

pure as the driven snow adj
blanc comme neige
free of flaws or imperfections

pure customer n
consommateur objectif consommateur pur

pure mathematics n
mathématiques pures
area of mathematics

pure science n
science pure

pureblooded adj
de souche
of pure blood

purebred adj
pur-sang
that which has genuine parents of the same breed

puree /pjʊəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈpjʊəɹeɪ/ n
purée
food that has been ground into a thick liquid

purge /pɜːd͡ʒ/ /pɝd͡ʒ/ n
purge épuration
the act of purging
forcible removal of undesirable people from political activity, etc.

purge /pɜːd͡ʒ/ /pɝd͡ʒ/ v
éliminer
to clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities

purification /ˌpjʊəɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
purification
act of purifying

purificator n
purificatoire
napkin

purify /ˈpjɔːɹɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjɝɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjʊɹɪfaɪ/ v
purifier
cleanse something of impurities
free someone from guilt or sin

purine /ˈpjʊəɹiːn/ n
purine
organic heterocyclic base

purism n
purisme
insistence on the traditionally correct way

purist adj
puriste
pertaining to purism

purist n
puriste
advocate of purism

puritan /ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/ /ˈpjɝɪtən/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪtən/ /ˈpjʊɹɪtən/ adj
puritain
having very strict moral standards

purity /ˈpjɔːɹɪti/ /ˈpjɝɪti/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪti/ /ˈpjʊɹɪti/ n
pureté
the state of being pure

purity ring n
bague de virginité
type of ring

purlin [ˈpɜːɹlɪn] n
panne
longitudinal structural member of a roof

purloin /pɜːˈlɔɪn/ v
dépouiller
to take the property of another

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəl/ adj
pourpre violet
colour

purple emperor n
grand mars changeant
butterfly

purple heron /ˈpɜː(ɹ)pəl ˈhɛɹən/ /ˈpɝpəl ˈhɛɹən/ n
héron pourpré
Ardea purpurea

purple lettuce n
prénanthe pourpre
Prenanthes purpurea

purple prose n
langage fleuri
extravagant or flowery writing

purple swamphen n
poule sultane talève sultane
Porphyrio porphyrio

purplish adj
violâtre violacé
somewhat purple in colour/color

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ /ˈpɜːpət/ v
avoir l'intention (de)
to intend
prétendre
to convey

purported /pəɹˈpoʊɹ.tɪd/ /pəɹˈpɔɹ.tɪd/ adj
putatif supposé
Supposed

purpose /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ /ˈpɜ.pəs/ /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ n
but objectif
end for which something is done, is made or exists
intention
intention
sujet
subject of discourse

purposely /ˈpɜːpəsli/ /ˈpɝpəsli/ adv
exprès
on purpose; intentionally

purpura /ˈpɜːpjʊɹə/ n
purpura
pathological condition

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ adj
pourpre
in blazon, of the colour purple

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ n
pourpre
purple colour on a coat of arms

purpureal /pɜːˈpjʊə.ɹɪ.əl/ /pɝˈp(j)ʊ.ɹi.əl/ adj
violâtre
(literary, poetic) of a purple colour

purpuric acid n
acide purpurique
nitrogenous acid

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ n
ronron ronronnement
vibrating sound made by a cat when contented

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ v
ronronner
cat to make a vibrating sound in its throat

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ n
bourse
quantity of money
bourse portefeuille portemonnaie
small bag for carrying money
sac à main
small bag for carrying personal items

purser n
commissaire de bord commissaire du bord
person responsible for handling the accounts on a ship

purslane /ˈpɜːslən/ /ˈpɝslən/ n
pourpier
a plant of the family Portulacaceae

pursuant /pəˈsjuː.ənt/ /pɚˈsu.ənt/ adj
en conformité avec
in conformance to, or in agreement with

pursuant /pəˈsjuː.ənt/ /pɚˈsu.ənt/ adv
conformément
accordingly, consequently

pursue /pəˈsjuː/ /pəˈʃu/ /pəˈʃuː/ /pɚˈsu/ v
poursuivre
to follow urgently
rechercher
to aim for

pursuer n
poursuivant
one who pursues

pursuit /pəˈsjuːt/ /pəˈsʉːt/ /pəˈʃuːt/ /pəˈʃʉːt/ /pɜːˈsjuːt/ /pɜːˈʃuːt/ /pɝˈsuːt/ n
poursuite
act of pursuing

purulent /ˈpjʊəɹ(j)ʊlənt/ /ˈpjʊəɹələnt/ adj
purulent
consisting of pus

purvey /pəˈveɪ/ /pəːˈveɪ/ /pɚˈveɪ/ v
fournir preparer
pourvoir
to furnish, provide

pus /pʌs/ n
pus
fluid found in regions of infection

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] n
poussée
short, directed application of force; act of pushing

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] v
pousser
to apply a force to something so that it moves away
to continually attempt to persuade into a particular action

push and shove v
jouer des coudes
force oneself through a crowded area

push one's luck v
pousser sa chance

push someone's buttons v
taper sur le système

push the envelope /-ˈɑn-/ /-ˈɒnv(ə)ləʊp/ /ˌpʊʃ ði ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/ /ˌpʊʃ ðiː ˈɛnvələʊp/ v
dépasser les bornes
to go beyond established limits

push up daisies v
bouffer les pissenlits par la racine manger les pissenlits par la racine
idiomatic: to be dead

push-button /ˈpʊʃˌbʌtn̩/ n
bouton-poussoir poussoir
electrical switch

push-start v
démarrer à la poussette
start by pushing

push-up /ˈpʊʃˌʌp/ n
pompe
exercise performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor

pushing up daisies adj
manger les pissenlits par la racine
dead

pushrim n
main courante main-courante
manual wheelchair component

pushy /ˈpʊʃ.i/ adj
ambitieux arriviste
overly assertive, bold, or determined

pusillanimous /pjuːsəlˈænəməs/ /pjuːsɪlˈænɪməs/ adj
pusillanime
showing cowardice

pussy /ˈpʌsi/ adj
purulent
containing pus

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ n
chaton minet minou
informal: affectionate term for a cat
chatte foufoune minou plotte kpê noune
slang: female genitalia
froussard mauviette poltron
informal: coward
minette
affectionate term for a girl or woman

pussy eating n
broutage de minou broute-minou minette
cunnilingus

pussy-cat n
minet chaton chatonne minette
affectionate term for a cat

put /pʊt/ [pʰʊʔt] v
mettre
to express something in a certain manner
mettre poser placer
to place something somewhere

put a foot wrong v
faire un faux pas
make a mistake

put all one's eggs in one basket v
mettre tous ses œufs dans le même panier
to rely on a single source

put an end to v
mettre un terme à
terminate

put away v
ranger
to place out of the way

put back v
faire demi-tour
to turn back; to return
reculer remettre les pendules à l’heure
to reset a clock to an earlier time
remettre
to postpone an arranged event
to return something to its original place

put down v
déposer
drop someone off
pay a deposit
déposer poser
set down, stop carrying
endormir
administer euthanasia to an animal
inscrire
add a name to a list
mater
halt, eliminate, often by force
médire
belittle or demean
poser
cease reading a document
reposer
terminate a telephone conversation

put down roots v
prendre racine s'enraciner
to become settled

put food on the table v
faire bouillir la marmite nourrir son homme
provide enough money to cover basic necessities

put horns on v
cocufier
To cuckold

put in v
insérer mettre
to place inside

put in the shade v
faire de l'ombre porter ombrage

put into practice v
mettre en pratique
make something a practical reality

put off v
ajourner
to delay
rebuter
to cause to dislike; to discourage

put on v
mettre enfiler
to don clothing

put on a pedestal v
mettre sur un piédestal placer sur un piédestal
to hold in very high esteem, especially to an exaggerated degree

put on airs v
prendre des airs se donner des airs
become haughty, assume a haughty manner

put on weight v
grossir prendre du poids
to become heavier

put one's best foot forward v
se montrer sous son meilleur jour
make favorable impression

put one's cards on the table v
abattre ses cartes abattre son jeu
to reveal one's true intentions

put one's finger on v
identifier mettre le doigt sur
identify

put one's foot in one's mouth v
mettre les pieds dans le plat se prendre les pieds dans le tapis
say or do something embarrassing or wrong

put one's house in order v
faire le ménage mettre de [[l']]ordre ranger
to clean and arrange in an orderly manner the furnishings and other contents of one's house

put oneself in someone's shoes v
se mettre dans la peau de quelqu'un se mettre à la place
look at a situation as if one were the other person

put option n
option de vente
type of option

put out adj
vexé
taking offense

put out v
produire
to produce, to emit
écarter les cuisses
to consent to sex
éteindre
to extinguish (fire)

put someone in their place v
remettre à sa place
to humble or rebuke

put someone out of their misery v
abréger les souffrances de mettre fin aux souffrances de
informal: to euthanize

put something into perspective v
mettre en perspective remettre en perspective
to compare with something similar

put that in your pipe and smoke it phraseologicalUnit
je vous laisse y réfléchir
emphasizes a statement

put the blame on v
rejeter la faute
to blame someone

put the cart before the horse v
mettre la charrue avant les bœufs
to put things in the wrong order

put the cat among the pigeons v
enfermer le loup dans la bergerie jeter un pavé dans la mare

put the make on v
draguer faire des avances
pursue with romantic interest

put the pedal to the metal v
mettre le pied au plancher
make a rapid accelleration

put through v
passer
to connect (telephoning)

put to bed v
coucher mettre au lit
help someone go to bed

put to good use v
mettre à profit tirer parti
make good use of something

put to sleep v
endormir
to cause someone to sleep

put to the sword v
passer au fil de l'épée
to execute with a sword

put to use v
utiliser
to utilise

put together adj
réuni
in total

put together v
assembler
to assemble or build

put two and two together v
faire le lien faire le rapprochement
figure out

put up v
abriter
to house, shelter
placer
to place in a high location

put upon adj
exploité utilisé
imposed on

put words in someone's mouth v
faire dire à [[quelqu'un]] ce [[qu']]il [[n'a]] pas dit
say or imply that someone has said a thing

put-up n
coup monté
Something prearranged or faked in order to trick someone

putative /ˈpju.tə.tɪv/ /ˈpjʉ.tə.tɪv/ [ˈpju.ɾə.ɾɪv] [ˈpjʉ.ɾə.ɾɪv] adj
putatif présumé
commonly believed or deemed to be the case

putrefaction /ˌpjuːtɹəˈfækʃən/ n
putréfaction
the act of causing to rot

putrescible /pjuːˈtɹɛsɪb(ə)l/ adj
putrescible
Decomposable; capable of becoming putrescent; rottable

putrid /ˈpju.tɹəd/ /ˈpjuː.tɹɪd/ adj
putride
rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction

putsch /pʊt͡ʃ/ n
coup d'État putsch
a coup; an illegal effort to forcibly overthrow the current government

putt /pʌt/ [pʰat] [pʰɐt] [pʰʊt] [pʰʌt] v
poter

puttee /pʌˈtiː/ /ˈpʌtiː/ n
bande molletière
strip of cloth wound round the leg for protection

putting green n
vert
area on a golf course

putty /ˈpʌti/ n
mastic
a form of cement

putty /ˈpʌti/ v
mastiquer
to fix something using putty

putty in someone's hands n
marionnette
a person easily manipulated

putty knife n
couteau à enduire
a similar tool with a wide, flat blade used by painters, plasterers, and carpenters to spread putty to fill holes and cracks
couteau à mastic
a hand tool with a flexible blade used by glaziers to apply putty to seal window panes to the frame and mullions

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ n
devinette
riddle
puzzle casse-tête jeu de patience
game for one person
énigme mystère
anything difficult to understand or make sense of

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ v
rendre perplexe
to perplex

puzzle box n
boîte à secret
a box that cannot be opened by the usual obvious means, and therefore challenges a person to find the correct way to open it

puzzled /ˈpʌ.zl̩d/ adj
perplexe
confused or perplexed

pycnometer /pɪkˈnɒmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
pycnomètre
vessel used to determine a liquid’s specific gravity

pyelon n
pyélon

pygidium n
pygidium
The posteriormost portion of certain arthropods

pygmy /pɪɡmiː/ n
pygmée
a member of various African peoples

pygmy chimpanzee n
chimpanzé pygmée
alternative name for bonobo

pygmy hippopotamus n
hippopotame nain
Hexaprotodon liberiensis

pygostyle /ˈpaɪɡəstaɪl/ n
pygostyle
the plate supporting the tail-feathers in birds

pylon /ˈpaɪ.lɒn/ n
pylône
a gateway to the inner part of an Ancient Egyptian temple
a tower like structure used to support high voltage electricity cables

pylorus n
pylore
opening between the stomach and duodenum

pyocyanic adj
pyocyanique

pyorrhea n
pyorrhée
chronic periodontitis
discharge of pus

pyramid /ˈpɪɹəmɪd/ n
pyramide
ancient construction
in geometry, a solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal base
construction

pyramid scheme n
vente pyramidale pyramide de Ponzi
illicit money-making scheme

pyramidic /pɪ.ɹəˈmɪd.ɪk/ adj
pyramidal
Of or pertaining to a pyramid

pyramidion n
pyramidion
miniature pyramid

pyran n
pyrane

pyranic adj
pyranique
In chemistry

pyranose n
pyranose
cyclic hemiacetal

pyrargyrite n
pyrargyrite
a mineral, silver sulfantimonide

pyrazole n
pyrazole
organic compound

pyre /ˈpaɪɚ/ n
bûcher
funeral pile

pyretic adj
pyrétique
caused by, pertaining to or resulting in fever

pyrheliometer n
pyrhéliomètre
measuring device

pyridoxine /ˌpɪɹɪˈdɒksɪn/ n
pyridoxine
derivative of pyridine

pyriform /ˈpɪ.ɹɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈpɪɹ.əˌfɔɹm/ adj
piriforme
pear-shaped

pyrimidine /paɪˈɹɪ.mɪˌdiːn/ /pɪˈɹɪ.mɪˌdiːn/ n
pyrimidine
diazine in which the two nitrogen atoms are in the meta-positions

pyrite /ˈpaɪˌɹaɪt/ n
pyrite
mineral iron disulfide

pyro- /ˈpaɪ.ɹoʊ/ /ˈpaɪ.ɹəʊ/ prefix
pyro-
relating to fire

pyrochlore n
pyrochlore
mineral

pyroclastic adj
pyroclastique
composed of volcanic rock fragments

pyroclastic flow /ˈpaɪ.ɹəʊ.klæ.stɪk fləʊ/ n
nuée ardente
pyroclastic flow

pyrogenic adj
pyrogènique
of minerals formed at high temperatures
producing or produced by heat

pyrograph v
faire de la pyrogravure sur pyrograver
make an image on wood (or other materials)

pyrography n
pyrogravure
art of decorating wood or leather by burning designs into its surface

pyrokinesis /ˌpaɪroʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
pyrokinésie
the ability to set objects or people on fire

pyrolatry /paɪˈɹɒlətɹi/ /pɪˈɹɒlətɹi/ n
pyrolâtrie
the worship of fire

pyrolusite n
pyrolusite
a mineral, manganese dioxide

pyrolysis /paɪˈɹɑləsɪs/ /paɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/ /pɑɪˈɹɔlɪsɪs/ /pɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/ n
pyrolyse
decomposition of a material or compound due to heat where there is no oxygen or other reagents

pyrolytic adj
pyrolytique
of, relating to, or produced by pyrolysis

pyromania /ˌpaɪɹə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
pyromanie
disorder

pyromaniac /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈmeɪniæk/ /ˌpaɪɹəˈmeɪniæk/ n
pyromane
one who is obsessed with fire

pyromantic adj
pyromantique
of or relating to pyromancy

pyrope n
pyrope
mineral

pyrophobia n
pyrophobie
fear of fires

pyrophoric adj
pyrophorique
spontaneously igniting in air

pyrosis n
brûlures d'estomac pyrosis
burning sensation due to reflux

pyrotechnic /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈtɛknɪk/ adj
pyrotechnique
of or relating to fireworks

pyrotechnician n
pyrotechnicien
a person who designs or organises pyrotechnics

pyrotechnics /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/ n
pyrotechnie
art and technology of fireworks

pyrotechnist n
artificier
person skilled in manufacture or setting fireworks

pyroxene /paɪˈɹɑk.sin/ /paɪˈɹɒk.siːn/ n
pyroxène
mineral

pyroxenite n
pyroxénite
mineral

pyrrhic /ˈpɪɹ.ɪk/ adj
pyrrhique
Of or characterized by pyrrhics

pyrrhotite /ˈpɪɹətaɪt/ n
pyrrhotite

pyrrole /ˈpɪɹəʊl/ n
pyrrole
any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds

pythiad n
pythiade
interval of time

python /ˈpaɪθɑn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ n
python
constricting snake

pyx /pɪks/ n
custode pyxide
container used to hold the host

pâte brisée /pat bʁi.ze/ /pɑt bʁi.ze/ n
pâte brisée
form of shortcrust pastry

pâté /pæˈteɪ/ /ˈpæt.eɪ/ n
pâté
finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables

pétanque /pəˈtæŋk/ /pəˈtɑːŋk/ /pəˈtɒŋk/ n
pétanque
form of boules

qadi /ˈkɑːdi/ n
cadi
judge in Islam

qibla /ˈkɪblə/ [ˈqibla] n
kibla kiblat kiblet qibla
direction of praying

qigong /tʃiˈɡɔŋ/ /tʃiˈɡʊŋ/ /tʃiːˈkʊŋ/ /tʃiːˈɡɒŋ/ n
qi gong chi gong chi kung qigong
system of breathing control

qilin /ˈkiː.lɪn/ /ˈtʃiː.lɪn/ n
qilin
mythical creature

qipao /ˈt͡ʃiːpaʊ/ n
qipao robe chinoise
a traditional dress worn by Chinese women

qishlaq n
kichlak
a rural settlement of nomadic people

qoph /kɒf/ n
qof qoph qouf
Semitic letter

qua /kweɪ/ /kwɑː/ preposition
en tant que
in the capacity of

quack /kwæk/ n
coin-coin
sound made by a duck
charlatan charlatane
fraudulent or incompetent doctor of medicine
charlatan
toubib
doctor

quack /kwæk/ v
cancaner
to make a noise like a duck

quackery n
charlatanisme
practice

quacksalver /ˈkwæksælvə/ /ˈkwæksælvɚ/ n
charlatan médicastre marchand d'orviétan
one falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills

quad bike n
quad
small off-road four-wheeled powered vehicle

quadcopter /ˈkwɒdkɒptə(ɹ)/ n
quadrirotor
rotorcraft

quadlet n
quartet
A word consisting of four bytes.

quadralogue n
quadrilogue

quadrangular adj
quadrangulaire
in the shape of a quadrangle

quadrant /ˈkwɑd.ɹənt/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹənt/ n
quadrant
measuring device
region of the Cartesian plane
fourth of a circle
section

quadratic /kwɒdˈɹætɪk/ /kwəˈdɹætɪk/ adj
quadratique
of a class of polynomial of the form y = ax² + bx + c

quadratic equation n
équation du second degré
second-degree equation

quadratic formula n
formule quadratique
the formula for finding roots of the quadratic equation

quadrature /ˈkwɑd.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkwɑd.ɹəˌt͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹəˌtjʊə(ɹ)/ n
quadrature
astronomy
mathematics

quadrature amplitude modulation n
modulation d'amplitude en quadrature
method of sending information

quadravigesimal /ˌkwɒdˈɹɑvaɪd͡ʒɛsɪməl/ n
quadravigésimal
number system with base twenty-four

quadric n
quadrique
surface whose shape is defined in terms of a quadratic equation

quadriceps /ˈkwɑːd.ɹəˌsɛps/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹɪ.sɛps/ n
quadriceps
a muscle having four heads, especially the large extensor at the front of the thigh.

quadriceps femoris n
quadriceps fémoral
muscle

quadriga /kwɑˈdɹai.ɡə/ /kwɑˈdɹi.ɡə/ /kwɒdˈɹiː.ɡə/ /kwəˈdɹiː.ɡə/ n
quadrige
Roman racing chariot and team of four horses

quadrigeminal adj
quadrijumeau
having four parts

quadrilateral /ˌkwɑd.ɹəˈlæt.ɚ.əl/ adj
quadrilatéral
having four sides

quadrilateral /ˌkwɑd.ɹəˈlæt.ɚ.əl/ n
quadrilatère quadrangle
polygon having four sides

quadrilingual adj
quadrilingue
able to speak four languages
written in four languages

quadrille /kwɒdˈɹɪl/ n
quadrille
dance

quadrillion /kwɑˈdɹɪl.i.ən/ /kwɑˈdɹɪl.jən/ /kwɒˈdɹɪl.jən/ /kwɒˈdʒɹɪl.jən/ /kwɔˈdɹɘl.jɘn/ /kwɔˈdɹɪl.jən/ n
milliard milliards million millions
any very large number

quadrillion /kwɑˈdɹɪl.i.ən/ /kwɑˈdɹɪl.jən/ /kwɒˈdɹɪl.jən/ /kwɒˈdʒɹɪl.jən/ /kwɔˈdɹɘl.jɘn/ /kwɔˈdɹɪl.jən/ numeral
billiard million de milliards
a thousand trillion (1,000,000,000,000,000); a billiard
quadrillion
a million trillion, 1024

quadrimester n
quadrimestre

quadriplegia /ˌkwɑdɹɪˈplid͡ʒə/ /ˌkwɒdɹɪˈpliːd͡ʒə/ n
quadriplégie tétraplégie
paralysis of all four limbs

quadripolar adj
quadripolaire
having four poles

quadripole n
quadripôle
electrical circuit with two pairs of external terminals

quadrireme n
quadrirème
galley with four banks of oars

quadrisyllabic adj
quadrisyllabique

quadrivium n
quadrivium
higher division of the seven liberal arts

quadroon adj
quarteron
three fourths Caucasian and one fourth African in descent

quadruped /ˈkwɒdɹəpɛd/ n
quadrupède tétrapode
a four-footed or four-legged animal

quadrupedy n
quadrupédie

quadruplane n
quadriplan
An airplane with four superposed main supporting surfaces

quadruplet /kwɑˈdɹuplət/ /kwɑˈdɹuːplət/ /kwɑˈdɹʌplət/ /kwɒˈdɹʌplət/ n
quadruplet
sequence of four elements
quadruplé
infant born as one of four

quadrupolar adj
quadrupolaire
pertaining to a quadrupole

quaestor /ˈkwistɚ/ /ˈkwiːstə/ n
questeur
Ancient Roman official

quaff /kwæf/ /kwɑf/ /kwɑːf/ /kwɒf/ /kwɔf/ v
lamper vider à longs traits
to drink or imbibe

quaffle n
souafle
ball used in Quidditch

quagmire /ˈkwæɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkwæɡ.maɪəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ n
bourbier
perilous, mixed up and troubled situation
bourbier marais marécage
swampy ground

quail /kweɪl/ /ˈkweɪ.əl/ n
caille caille des blés
any of several small game birds

quail-dove /ˈkweɪldʌv/ n
colombe à joues blanches
bird in the genera Geotrygon or Starnoenas

quaint /kweɪnt/ [kʰweɪ̯nt] adj
dissonant incongru inconvenant malséant
incongruous, inappropriate or illogical
délicat exigeant
fastidious
pittoresque vieillot
having old-fashioned charm
remarquable
interestingly strange

qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
qualification
an ability or attribute that aids someone's chances of qualifying for something

qualified /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪd/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ adj
qualifié
meeting requirements

qualify /ˈkwæl.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
caractériser définir qualifier
to describe or characterize something by listing its qualities
qualifier
to compete successfully in some stage of a competition and become eligible for the next stage
to certify or license someone for something
to make someone, or to become competent or eligible for some position or task

qualitative /ˈkwɑ.ləˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ /ˈkwɔl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ [ˈkwɑ.ləˌteɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkwɔl.ɪ.ɾə.ɾɪv] adj
qualitatif
(chemistry) of a form of analysis that yields the identity of a compound
of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity

qualitatively adv
qualitativement
in a qualitative manner

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwælɪtɪ/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈkwɔɫ.ə.ti] [ˈkʰwɑ.lə.ɾi] adj
qualité
being of good worth

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwælɪtɪ/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈkwɔɫ.ə.ti] [ˈkʰwɑ.lə.ɾi] n
qualité
level of excellence
something that differentiates
degree to which a man-made object or system is free from bugs and flaws

quality circle n
cercle de qualité
group

quality control n
contrôle qualité
control by inspection or testing

quality of life n
qualité de vie
general well-being of individuals and societies

qualm /kwæm/ /kwɑlm/ /kwɑm/ /kwɑːm/ /kwɔm/ /kwɔːm/ n
scrupule
prick of the conscience, moral scrupule

quandary /kwɒnˈdɛə.ɹɪ/ /ˈkwɑn.də.ɹi/ /ˈkwɑn.dɹi/ /ˈkwɒn.də.ɹi/ /ˈkwɒn.dɹi/ /ˈkwɔn-/ /ˈkwɔn.də.ɹi/ /ˈkwɔn.dɹi/ n
dilemme
a dilemma
embarras incertitude perplexité
a state of not knowing what to decide

quango /kwæŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
autorité administrative indépendante
organization that, although financed by a government, acts independently of it

quantifiable /ˈkwɑn.təˌfaɪ.ə.blə/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪˌfaɪ.ə.blə/ /ˈkwɔn.tɪˌfɑɪ.ə.blə/ [ˈkwɑn.ɾəˌfaɪ.ə.blə] adj
quantifiable
capable of being quantified

quantifier /ˈkwɑn.tə.faɪ.ɚ/ n
quantificateur
a logical operator
a word, such as all or many, that expresses a quantity

quantify /ˈkwɑn.təˌfaɪ/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪˌfaɪ/ /ˈkwɔn.tɪˌfɑɪ/ [ˈkwɑn.ɾəˌfaɪ] v
quantifier
to assign a quantity to

quantile /ˈkwɒn.taɪl/ n
quantile
quantile in statistics

quantitative /ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɑn.tɪˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɑn.əˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒntətɪv/ /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/ [ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkwɑn.əˌteɪ.ɾɪv] adj
quantitatif
of a measurement based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality

quantitative easing n
assouplissement quantitatif
monetary policy where the central bank creates money electronically

quantitative metathesis n
métathèse de quantité

quantitatively adv
quantitativement
in a quantitative manner
with respect to quantity rather than quality

quantity /ˈkwæn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwæn.tɪ.tɪ/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɪti/ /ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɑnɾəɾi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ [ˈkʰwɑn(tʰ)ɨtʰi] [ˈkʰwɑn(ɾ)ɨɾi] n
quantité
fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement
indefinite amount of something
specific measured amount
considerable measure or amount

quantity of motion n
quantité de mouvement

quantity surveyor n
métreur

quantization n
quantification
process of approximating a continuous signal
in physics
quantisation

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑɾ̃əm] [ˈkʰwɑn.tʰəm] adj
quantique
involving quanta

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑɾ̃əm] [ˈkʰwɑn.tʰəm] n
quantité
quantity
quantum
indivisible unit of a given quantity

quantum chromodynamics n
chromodynamique quantique
quantum field theory

quantum computer n
calculateur quantique ordinateur quantique
computer that relies on quantum mechanical phenomena for speed

quantum dot n
point quantique
fluorescent nanoparticle

quantum entanglement n
intrication quantique enchevêtrement quantique
quantum mechanical phenomenon

quantum field theory n
théorie quantique des champs
theory of quantum fields

quantum leap /ˈkwɒntəm liːp/ n
saut quantique
electron's state of change

quantum logic n
logique quantique
a form of non-classical logic

quantum mechanics n
mécanique quantique physique quantique
branch of physics

quantum number n
nombre quantique
number that specifies the state of a quantum mechanical system

quantum physics n
physique quantique
quantum mechanics

quantum state n
état quantique

quantum teleportation n
téléportation quantique
instantaneous transference of a quantum state

quantum theory n
théorie des quanta
theory

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒrn̩tiːn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ /ˈkwɔɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkɔɹ.ən.tin/ n
quarantaine
a period, instance, or state of isolation to prevent the spread of disease
(figurative) any rigorously enforced isolation
isolation of suspected files
40-day period in general
40-day period of isolation required after 1448 at Venice's lazaret
a place used for quarantining

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒrn̩tiːn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ /ˈkwɔɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkɔɹ.ən.tin/ v
mettre en quarantaine
to place in quarantine to prevent the spread of disease

quarantine flag n
drapeau jaune
yellow flag

quark /kwɑɹk/ /kwɑːk/ /kwɔɹk/ /kwɔːk/ n
quark
(physics) In the Standard Model, an elementary subatomic particle which forms matter
fromage blanc quark caillé faisselle maquée
soft creamy cheese

quarkonium n
quarkonium
meson

quarrel /ˈkwɑ-/ /ˈkwɒɹ(ə)l/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ n
dispute querelle
dispute or heated argument
carreau
arrow or bolt for a crossbow or arbalest

quarrel /ˈkwɑ-/ /ˈkwɒɹ(ə)l/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ v
se disputer se quereller
to argue strongly, contend, squabble

quarrelsome adj
querelleur querelleux
given to quarreling

quarry /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.i/ /ˈkwɒɹ.i/ n
carrière
site for mining stone
proie
animal which is hunted

quart /kwɔɹt/ /kwɔːt/ /kɔɹt/ n
pinte
a unit of liquid capacity

quarter /ˈk(w)oː.tɘ/ /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ n
pièce de [[vingt-cinq]] cents quarter
coin worth 25 cents
quart quartier
one of four equal parts
quartier
section of a town
part on either side of a horse's hoof between toe and heel
trimestre
period of three months

quarter farthing n
quart de farthing
former British coin denominated to ⅟₁₆d.

quarter glass n
custode
small triangular-shaped window

quarter of an hour n
quart d'heure
fifteen minutes

quarter-century n
quart de siècle
period of twenty-five years

quarterback n
quart-arrière quarterback
American football passing back

quarterdeck n
demi-dunette
aft part of the upper deck

quarterfinal n
quart de finale
competition in a tournament whose winners go on to play in the two semifinals

quarterfinalist n
quart-de-finaliste
quarterfinal participant

quartering n
écartèlement
method of capital punishment

quarterly adj
trimestriel
occurring once every quarter year
écartelé
divided into four parts crosswise

quarterly adv
trimestriellement
once every quarter year

quartermaster /ˈk(w)ɔɹtɚˌmæstɚ/ /ˈkwɔːtɚˌmɑːstə/ n
quartier-maître
officer responsible for supplies

quartet /kwɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛt/ n
quartette quatuor
four musicians who perform a piece of music together
musical composition for four musicians
quatuor quadrille
group of four

quartile /ˈkwɔː(ɹ)taɪl/ n
quartile
any of the four groups
any of the three points

quartz /k(w)ɔɹts/ /k(w)ɔːts/ n
quartz cristal de roche
mineral

quartzite /ˈk(w)ɔɹtˌsaɪt/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtˌsaɪt/ n
quartzite
metamorphic rock

quasar /ˈkweɪ.zɑɹ/ /ˈkweɪ.zɑː/ n
quasar
An extragalactic object

quash /kwɑʃ/ /kwɒʃ/ /kwɔʃ/ v
annuler supprimer
to void or suppress (a subpoena, decision)

quasiparticle n
quasi-particule quasiparticule
entity that has some characteristics of a distinct particle

quaternary /kwəˈtɜː.nə.ɹi/ /ˈkwɑ.tɚˌnɛə.ɹi/ /ˈkwɑ.tɚˌnɛɹ.i/ /ˈkwɔːt.ən.(ə.)ɹi/ adj
d'ordre quatre
of mathematical expressions
quaternaire d'ordre quatre
of fourth rank or order

quaternion /-ən/ /kwɑˈtɜɹniɑn/ /kwə-/ /kwəˈtɜːni.ən/ n
quaternion
a four-dimensional hypercomplex number

quatrain /ˈkwɒt.ɹeɪn/ n
quatrain
a stanza of four lines

quatrayle n
arrière-arrière-arrière-grand-père quadrisaïeul
grandfather of one's great-grandparent

quatrefoil /kætə(ɹ)ˌfɔɪl/ /kætɹəˌfɔɪl/ n
quatrefeuille
shape

quattuortrigintillion numeral
septendecilliard
10105

quattuorvigintillion numeral
duodécilliard
1075

quaver /ˈkweɪvə(ɹ)/ n
croche
(music) an eighth note

quay /keɪ/ /kiː/ /kweɪ/ n
quai
structure for loading and unloading vessels

qubit /ˈkjubɪt/ /ˈkjuːbɪt/ n
qubit
quantum bit

queasy /ˈkwiː.zi/ adj
nauséeux
experiencing or causing nausea or uneasiness

quecto- /ˈkwɛk.toʊ/ prefix
quecto-
SI prefix

queef /kwiːf/ n
pet vaginal
an emission of air from the vagina

queen /kwiːn/ [kʰw̥iːn] n
chatte
adult female cat
dame reine
playing card
chess piece
folle
slang: male homosexual
reine dame
female monarch
reproductive female animal in a hive
wife of a king

queen /kwiːn/ [kʰw̥iːn] v
dame promouvoir
chess: to convert a pawn into a queen

queen bee n
reine reine des abeilles
reproductive female bee

queen mother n
reine mère
widowed queen consort whose son or daughter from that marriage is the reigning monarch

queen of beasts n
reine des animaux
the lioness

queen of diamonds n
dame de carreau
playing card

queen of hearts n
dame de cœur
playing card

queen of spades /kwiːn.əv.speɪdz/ n
dame de piques
playing card

queen scallop n
pétoncle blanc

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ adj
bizarre étrange
weird, odd, different
mal fichu
slightly unwell
pédé gay
slang: homosexual

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ adv
diablement trop
slang: very

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ v
obstruer saboter

queerity n
queerité

queerness n
queerité queerness
the quality of being queer

queerphobia n
queerphobie
fear or hatred of queer people

queerphobic adj
queerphobe

quefrency /ˈkwifɹənsi/ /ˈkwiːfɹənsi/ n
quéfrence
inverse of the distance between successive lines in a Fourier transform

quell /kwɛl/ n
réprimer
transitive: to subdue, put down

quench /kwɛnt͡ʃ/ v
tremper
to cool rapidly by immersion
étancher désaltérer apaiser rassasier
to satisfy thirst
éteindre
to extinguish or put out

quenelle /kəˈnɛl/ n
quenelle
dumpling

quern /kwɜːn/ /kwɝn/ n
moulin à bras
mill

query /ˈkwɛ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ n
question
question or inquiry
requête
computing: set of instructions passed to a database

query language n
langage de requête
computer language

quesadilla /ˌkeɪ̯səˈdi(j)ə/ /ˌkeɪ̯səˈdiː(l)jə/ /ˌkeɪ̯səˈdiːə/ [ˌkʰeɪ̯səˈdi(j)ə] [ˌkʰeɪ̯səˈdiːl(j)ə] n
quesadilla
Mexican dish

quest /kwɛst/ n
quête
journey or effort in pursuit of a goal
recherche
search

question /ˈkwɛ.ʃən/ /ˈkwɛstjən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃ(t͡ʃ)ɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃtən/ /ˈkwɛʃt͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛʔ.ʃən/ n
doute question
doubt or challenge
motion
proposal to a meeting as a topic for discussion and vote
question
subject or topic
interrogation by torture
question interrogation
sentence, phrase or word

question /ˈkwɛ.ʃən/ /ˈkwɛstjən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃ(t͡ʃ)ɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃtən/ /ˈkwɛʃt͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛʔ.ʃən/ v
interroger questionner
ask questions of
mettre en question douter mettre en doute remettre en question
raise doubts about

question mark /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n ˌmɑɹk/ /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n ˌmɑːk/ /ˈkwɛʃ-/ n
point d'interrogation
punctuation mark
polygone à queue violacée
Polygonia interrogationis

question the question v
mettre en doute la question mettre en question la question remettre en cause la question remettre en question la question
to ask that a proposed question's presuppositions be explicitly justified

questionable /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/ adj
discutable
problematic; open to doubt or challenge
douteux
of dubious respectability or morality

questionnaire /ˌk(w)ɛstjəˈnɛə/ /ˌk(w)ɛstʃəˈnɛə/ /ˌkwɛs.t͡ʃəˈnɛɹ/ n
questionnaire enquête
form containing a list of questions

quetzal /kɛtˈsɑl/ /ˈkɛt.səl/ n
quetzal
monetary unit
quetzal couroucou royal
quetzal bird

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ n
file
waiting list
data structure
natte
hairstyle
queue
(heraldry) animal's tail
queue file
line of people

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ v
faire la queue
arrange into a queue
faire la queue se mettre en ligne
put oneself at the end of a queue

queue-jumper n
resquilleur
one who jumps the queue

quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/ n
argutie
a trivial or minor complaint, objection or argument

quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/ v
chicaner chinoiser chipoter ergoter pinailler
to complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner

quiche /kiːʃ/ n
quiche
a kind of pie

quick /kwɪk/ [kʰw̥ɪk] adj
animé vivant
alive
rapide
moving with speed

quick buck n
argent facile
easy money

quick-and-dirty adj
quick-and-dirty
hasty, approximate, temporarily adequate

quickdraw n
dégaine
a set of two carabiners connected by a strap

quickie /ˈkwɪki/ n
petite vite
brief sexual encounter

quicklime n
chaux vive
calcium oxide

quickly /ˈkwɪkli/ adv
vite rapidement
rapidly, fast

quickness /ˈkwɪknəs/ n
rapidité
rapidity of movement or activity

quicksand n
sables mouvants sable mouvant
type of sand

quicksilver /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvɚ/ n
vif-argent
mercury

quid pro quo /ˌkwɪd.pɹoʊˈkwoʊ/ /ˌkwɪd.pɹəʊˈkwəʊ/ n
contrepartie donnant-donnant
something offered or asked in exchange for something else
quiproquo
something understood as another

quiddity /ˈkwɪdɪti/ n
bagatelle broutille
trifle
essence quiddité
essence
excentricité
eccentricity

quiescent /kwaɪˈɛsənt/ /kwɪˈɛsənt/ [kwaɪ̯ˈɛsn̩t] [kwiˈɛsn̩t] adj
calme quiescent tranquille
Inactive, at rest, quiet

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ adj
calme
not busy
calme silencieux
with little sound
silencieux discret
not talking
tranquille calme paisible
having little motion

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ n
calme silence
absence of movement
silence
absence of sound

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ v
apaiser calmer
to cause (someone or something) to become quiet
apaiser calmer taire tranquilliser
to become quiet or calm

quiet down v
taire
make someone or something become quieter

quieten /ˈkwaɪ.ə.tən/ v
apaiser
to make quiet
se calmer
to become quiet

quietism n
quiétisme
form of mysticism

quietist /ˈkwʌɪətɪst/ n
quiétiste
a mystic who follows quietism

quietly /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ adv
tranquillement paisablement quiètement
in a quiet manner

quill /kwɪl/ [kʰw̥ɪl] n
piquant épine
needle-like structure that grows on the skin
plume
pen made of feather
lower shaft of a feather

quillwort n
isoète
any plant of the family Isoetaceae

quilt /kwɪlt/ [kʰw̥ɪlt] n
couette édredon courtepointe
bed covering

quilt /kwɪlt/ [kʰw̥ɪlt] v
matelasser ouater
to construct a quilt

quilted adj
matelassé
having the characteristics that approximate a quilt
matelassé rembourré
having the characteristics of a quilt

quince /kwɪns/ n
cognassier coing
tree
coing cognassier
fruit

quince cheese n
cotignac pâte de coing
confection

quinceañera /ˌkɪnseɪ.ənˈjɛɹə/ /ˌkɪnsənˈjɛɹə/ n
fête des quinze ans quinceañera
fifteenth birthday celebration for a young woman

quincunx /ˈkwɪnkʌŋks/ /ˈkwɪŋkʌŋks/ n
quinconce
arrangement of five units

quinidine /ˈkwɪn.ɪ.diːn/ n
quinidine
isomer of quinine

quinine /kwɪˈniːn/ /ˈkwaɪ.naɪn/ /ˈkwɪn.aɪn/ /ˈkwɪn.iːn/ n
quinine
alkaloid used to treat malaria

quinoa /kiˈnoʊ.ə/ /kiːˈnəʊ.ə/ /ˈkinˌwɑ/ /ˈkiːn.wɑː/ n
quinoa
Chenopodium quinoa

quinolone /ˈkwɪnələʊn/ /ˈkwɪnəˌloʊn/ n
quinolone

quinquagenarian /ˌkwɪŋkwəd͡ʒəˈnɛɹiən/ /ˌkwɪŋkwəd͡ʒɪˈnɛəɹɪən/ adj
quinquagénaire

quinquennial /kwɪŋˈkwɛ.ni.əl/ adj
quinquennal
related to a 5 year period

quinquennium /kwɪnˈkwɛnɪəm/ /kwɪŋˈkwɛniəm/ /kwɪŋˈkwɛnɪəm/ n
lustre quinquennat
period of five years

quintain /ˈkwɪntɪn/ n
quintaine

quintal /ˈkwɪnl/ /ˈkwɪntl/ /ˈkwɪntəl/ n
quintal
metric quintal of 100 kg

quintessence /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/ /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.ɪns/ n
quintessence
most perfect example of its type

quintessential /ˌkwɪntɪˈsɛnʃəl/ adj
quintessentiel
of the nature of a quintessence

quintet /kwɪnˈtɛt/ n
quintette
any group of five
(music) a composition in five parts
(music) a group of five musicians

quintillion /kwɪnˈtɪljən/ n
milliard milliards million millions
any very large number

quintillion /kwɪnˈtɪljən/ numeral
quintillion
a million quadrillion, 1030
trillion milliard de milliards
a billion billion, 1018

quintuple /-ˈtjuː-/ /-ˈtu-/ /kwɪnˈtʃuːpəl/ /kwɪnˈtʌpəl/ n
quintuple
a fivefold amount

quintuple /-ˈtjuː-/ /-ˈtu-/ /kwɪnˈtʃuːpəl/ /kwɪnˈtʌpəl/ v
quintupler
multiply by five

quintuplet /kwɪnˈtjuːplət/ /kwɪnˈtuplət/ /kwɪnˈtʌplət/ n
quintuplé
one of a group of five babies born from the same mother during the same birth

quinvigintillion numeral
trédécillion
1078

quinzhee n
quinzy

quip /kwɪp/ [kʰw̥ɪp] n
pique
smart, sarcastic turn or jest

quip /kwɪp/ [kʰw̥ɪp] v
blaguer plaisanter
to make a quip

quire /ˈkwaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
cahier
one-twentieth of a ream
set of leaves

quirk /kwɜːk/ /kwɝk/ n
bizarrerie excentricité maniérisme
idiosyncrasy

quirky /ˈkwɜːki/ adj
cocasse excentrique original
given to quirks or idiosyncrasies

quisling /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/ n
collabo quisling
traitor

quit /kwɪt/ [kʰw̥ɪt] v
arrêter abandonner
to give up, stop doing something
démissionner
to resign
quitter
to leave

quite /kwaɪt/ adv
assez
to a moderate extent
complètement tout à fait
to the greatest extent; completely
vraiment
in a fully justified sense; truly

quite a bit /ˌkwaɪt ə ˈbɪt/ /ˌkwɑɪt ə ˈbɪt/ [ˌkwɑɪ.ɾə ˈbɪt] adv
considérablement
considerably

quite a few determiner
bon nombre de nombre de pas mal
indefinite and somewhat large number

quite a few n
pas mal un bon nombre
large number

quits /kwɪts/ adj
quitte
on equal monetary terms

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvɚ/ n
carquois
arrow container
frisson frémissement tremblement
shaking or moving with a slight trembling motion

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvɚ/ v
frémir
shake or move with slight and tremulous motion

quixotic /kiˈɑtɪk/ /kiːˈzɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/ /kwɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ adj
quichottesque
Resembling or characteristic of Don Quixote

quixotism /ˈkwɪksəˌtɪzm/ n
donquichottisme don-quichottisme donquichotterie
visionary schemes

quixotry /ˈkwɪksətɹi/ n
donquichottisme don-quichottisme donquichotterie
visionary schemes

quiz /kwɪz/ [kʰw̥ɪz] n
quiz
competition in the answering of questions

qulliq n
qulliq
lamp

quod erat demonstrandum phraseologicalUnit
ce qu’il fallait démontrer

quokka /ˈkwɒkə/ n
quokka
Setonix brachyurus

quoll /ˈkwoʊl/ /ˈkwɒl/ /ˈkwəʊl/ n
chat marsupial dasyure
carnivorous marsupial of the genus Dasyurus

quorum /ˈkwɔː.ɹəm/ /ˈkwɔːɹəm/ n
quorum
minimum number present for official business

quota /ˈkwoʊtə/ n
quota
form of protectionism
proportional part or share; share or proportion assigned to each in a division

quotation /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/ n
cotation devis
act of naming a price; price that has been quoted

quotation marks /kwoʊˈteɪʃən mɑɹks/ /kwəʊˈteɪʃən mɑːks/ n
guillemet guillemets
Note: These languages use “◌”-style marks or other styles as indicated. Some are singular and some plural.

quote /kwəʊt/ n
citation
a statement attributed to someone
cotation devis
a summary of work to be done with a set price
guillemet
a quotation mark

quote /kwəʊt/ v
citer
to refer to a statement that has been made by someone else
coter
to name the current price
coter deviser
to prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price
ouvrir les guillemets
to indicate the start of a quotation

quote unquote /kwəʊt ɒnkwəʊt/ /kwəʊt ʌnkwəʊt/ adj
entre guillemets soi-disant
Emphasize the following word or phrase for irony

quotidian /kwəˈtɪdɪən/ /kwɵˈtɪdɪən/ adj
commun ordinaire passe-partout
common, mundane
quotidien quotidienne
daily

quotidian /kwəˈtɪdɪən/ /kwɵˈtɪdɪən/ n
banalité quotidien
quotidian, daily things

quotient /ˈkwoʊʃənt/ /ˈkwəʊʃənt/ n
quotient
number resulting from division
result of inverse of multiplication defined for non-numerical mathematical entities

quotient ring n
anneau quotient
ring whose elements are the cosets of an ideal

qutrit /ˈkjuːtɹɪt/ n
qutrit
quantum trit

rRNA n
ARNr
ribosomal RNA

rabbet /ˈɹæbɪt/ n
feuillure
channel, groove of recess in e.g. wood

rabbi /ˈɹæ.baɪ/ n
rabbin
Jewish scholar or teacher

rabbinate /ˈɹæbɪnət/ n
rabbinat
office or function of a rabbi

rabbinic /ɹəˈbɪnɪk/ /ˌɹæˈbɪnɪk/ adj
rabbinique
Relating to rabbis
Formulated or enacted by rabbis

rabbinical /ɹəˈbɪnəkəl/ adj
rabbinique
Referring to rabbis, their writings, or their work

rabbit /ˈɹæbət/ /ˈɹæbɪt/ n
lapin
mammal

rabbit ears n
antenne en V d'intérieur
an indoor dipole antenna

rabbit hole n
dédale méandre écheveau
time-consuming tangent or detour
lapin terrier
(entrance to) a rabbit warren or burrow

rabbit hutch n
cabane à lapins cage à lapins clapier à lapins lapinière
a cage in which rabbits are kept

rabbit punch n
coup du lapin
a chopping punch to the back of the neck or head

rabbit warren n
garenne
An underground system of interconnected tunnels occupied by rabbits
labyrinthe
A confusingly labyrinthine environment

rabble /ˈɹæbəl/ n
cohue foule
a disorderly crowd
racaille plèbe populace
the mass of common people; the lowest class of people

rabble rouser n
agitateur démagogue fauteur de troubles
someone or something that tends to inspire mobs

rabblerousing adj
qui cherche à soulever les masses qui incite à la révolte qui incite à la violence

rabid /ˈɹeɪbɪd/ /ˈɹæbɪd/ adj
enragé
affected with rabies
furious; raging; extremely violent

rabidly adv
avec fanatisme comme un(e) enragé(e) farouchement férocement
in a rabid manner

rabidness n
férocité
the property of being rabid

rabies /ˈɹeɪ.biːz/ n
rage
viral disease

raccoon /ɹæˈkun/ /ɹəˈkun/ /ɹəˈkuːn/ n
procyonidé
any mammal of the family Procyonidae
procyoniné
any mammal of the subfamily Procyoninae
raton laveur chaoui chat sauvage raton laveur commun
nocturnal omnivore living in North America, Procyon lotor

raccoon dog n
chien viverrin
Nyctereutes procyonoides

race /ɹeɪs/ n
course
contest
sequence of events
race
a large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of a common heritage
a large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of physical characteristics
a breed or strain of domesticated animal
a group of sentient beings distinguished by common characteristics
a population geographically separated from others of its species that develops significantly different characteristics

race /ɹeɪs/ v
élancer
to move or drive at high speed

race against time n
course contre la montre
situation in which something must be done hurriedly, by a deadline

race baiting n
supplice racial

race car n
voiture de course
car that goes at very fast speeds

race card n
programme des courses
printed card or pamphlet listing horses to be run in a horse race

race condition n
situation de compétition

race hatred n
racial
hatred towards an ethnic group

race meeting n
réunion de courses
a series of horse races at a particular racecourse on a particular day

race relations n
relations inter-raciales

race traitor n
traître à la race

racecourse n
champ de courses piste
a course over which races are run
hippodrome
(UK) a racetrack where horse races are run

racehorse n
cheval de course
horse that competes in races

raceme /ɹeɪˈsim/ /ɹəˈsim/ /ˈɹæsim/ /ˈɹæsiːm/ n
grappe racème
type of inflorescence

racemic /ɹəˈsiːmɪk/ adj
racémique
containing equal amounts of D- and L-stereoisomers

racemization n
racémisation
formation of racemate

racemose /ˈɹæsəməʊz/ adj
racémose
botany: having flowers arranged along a single central axis

racer /ˈɹeɪsə/ /ˈɹeɪsəɹ/ n
bicyclette de course racer vélo de course
something used for racing
coureur coureuse
someone who takes part in a race

racetrack /ˈɹeɪsˌtɹæk/ n
hippodrome champ de courses piste
a course over which races are run

racewalking n
marche athlétique
sport in which people try to walk as fast as possible

rachitic /ɹəˈkɪtɪk/ adj
rachitique

rachitis /ɹəˈkaɪtɪs/ n
rachitisme
rickets

racial /ˈɹeɪʃəl/ adj
racial
of or relating to a race (or a people)

racial discrimination n
discrimination raciale
type of discrimination

racialist n
raciste

racially adv
à motivation raciste
relating to race

racily adv
avec verve lestement
in a racy manner

raciness n
piquant
the property of being racy

racing /ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/ n
course
the sport of competing in races

racism /ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ n
racisme
racial prejudice or discrimination

racist /ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ /ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ adj
raciste
relating to racism

racist /ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ /ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ n
raciste
person who believes a particular race is superior to others.

rack /ɹæk/ n
balcon devanture
woman's breasts
carré
cut of meat
chevalet
torture device
étagère
series of shelves

rack one's brain v
se casser la tête se creuser la cervelle se creuser la tête se creuser les méninges
struggle to think of something

rack railway n
chemin de fer à crémaillère
railway that uses a rack and pinion mechanism

racket /ˈɹækɪt/ n
raquette
implement
escroquerie
fraud
vacarme boucan tintamarre
loud noise

racketeer n
racketteur
criminal

rackett /ˈɹækɪt/ n
cervelas
double reed wind instrument

raclette n
raclette
cheese
dish

raconteur /ˌɹæk.ɑnˈtɝ/ /ˌɹæk.ɒnˈtəː/ /ˌɹæk.ɔ̃(n)ˈtəː/ /ˌɹæk.ɔ̃(n)ˈtɝ/ n
raconteur
storyteller

ractopamine n
ractopamine
feed additive

radar /ˈɹeɪ.dɑɹ/ /ˈɹeɪ.dɑː(ɹ)/ [ˈɹeɪ.ɾɑɹ] n
radar
method of detecting distant objects

radar astronomy n
radarastronomie
astronomical technique

radar dome n
radôme
weatherproof enclosure used to protect a radar antenna

radar image n
cliché radar
image produced using a radar

radfem n
radfem

radial /ˈɹeɪdi.əl/ adj
radial
arranged like rays that radiate from, or converge to a common center

radian /ˈɹeɪdiən/ n
radian
unit

radiance /ˈɹeɪdi.əns/ n
éclat
the quality of being radiant, shining, bright or splendid

radiation /ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/ /ɹæ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɹeɪ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
radiation rayonnement
radioactive energy
shooting forth of anything from a point or surface
process of radiating waves or particles

radiative adj
radiatif
related to radiation

radiator /ˈreːdijeː(j)tɐ/ /ˈrædɪeɪ̯tə/ /ˈrɛjdɪjɛjtə/ /ˈɹej.di(j)ˌej.tɚ/ n
radiateur
finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room
device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ adj
génial super
slang: excellent
radical
favouring fundamental change
thoroughgoing
linguistics: pertaining to the root of a word
pertaining to the basic or intrinsic nature of something
pertaining to the root (of a plant)

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ n
racine
arithmetic: root (of a number or quantity)
radical
organic chemistry: free radical
person with radical opinions
radical clé
linguistics: portion of a character that provides an indication of its meaning
radical radicale
historical: early 20th-century France

radical feminism n
féminisme radical

radicalism n
radicalisme

radicalization n
radicalisation
the process or result of radicalizing

radicalize v
radicaliser
to make radical

radicchio /ɹəˈdi.kjoʊ/ n
radicchio trévise
cultivar of chicory

radio /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ/ n
radio
receiver
transmitter
radio radiodiffusion
technology

radio altimeter n
radioaltimètre

radio amateur n
radioamateur radioamatrice
person who practises the hobby of amateur radio

radio beacon n
radiobalise radioborne
beacon that emits radiowave

radio button n
bouton radio
preset button on a radio
selction button in graphical user interface

radio clock n
horloge radio horloge radio-pilotée
a clock that is synchronized to a remote time standard by means of radio signals

radio control n
radiocommande
use of radio signals to remotely control a device

radio direction finder n
radiocompas

radio drama /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ dɹɑmə/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ dɹɑːmə/ n
théâtre radiophonique
acoustic performance

radio frequency n
radiofréquence
part of the electromagnetic spectrum within which radio waves are transmitted

radio galaxy n
radiogalaxie
type of galaxy

radio silence /ˈɹeɪ.di.oʊ ˌsaɪ.ləns/ /ˈɹeɪ.di.əʊ ˌsaɪ.ləns/ n
silence radio
period of time during which nothing is heard from a person or organization
period of time when all radio transmissions cease

radio source n
radiosource
any astronomical object that emits radio waves

radio station n
station de radio
broadcast station emitting an audio signal

radio telescope n
radiotélescope
astronomical device

radio wave n
onde radio
electromagnetic radiation

radio- prefix
radio-
radiation
radio (broadcasting)

radio-controlled adj
télécommandé téléguidé
controlled remotely using radio signals

radio-controlled car n
voiture téléguidée
radio-controlled car

radioactivation n
radioactivation

radioactive /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈaktɪv/ /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/ adj
radioactif radioactive
exhibiting radioactivity

radioactive fallout n
retombée radioactive
material from a radioactive plume

radioactive waste n
déchet radioactif
type of waste

radioactivity n
radioactivité
emission of ionizing radiation
radiation emitted

radiocommunication n
radiocommunication
means of communication

radioconcentric adj
radioconcentrique

radioconductor n
radioconducteur

radiodiagnostics n
radiodiagnostic
diagnostics by means of X-rays or radiochemical tracers

radioelectric adj
radioélectrique
of or pertaining to the transmission of power via electromagnetic waves

radioelement n
radioélément
element whose currently known isotopes are all radioactive

radiogram n
radiogramme
a message, like a telegram, transmitted by radio
radio-phonographe
device combining radio and gramophone

radiograph n
radiographie
image produced by radiation

radiography n
radiographie
the process of making radiographs, and the science of analyzing them

radioisotope n
radioisotope
a radioactive isotope of an element

radiolarian n
radiolaire
marine protozoa

radiole /ˈɹeɪdɪəʊl/ n
radiole
spine of a sea urchin

radiological adj
radiologique
pertaining to radiation, radioactivity or nuclear weapons

radiologist /ˌɹeɪ.diːˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
radiologiste
practitioner of radiology

radiology n
radiologie
the specialty of medical imaging

radiolysis n
radiolyse
dissociation due to radiation

radiometer n
radiomètre
device that measures radiant energy

radiometric adj
radiométrique
referring to the science of radiometry

radionavigation /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊnævɪɡeɪʃən/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊnævɪɡeɪʃən/ n
radionavigation

radionecrosis n
radionécrose
necrosis caused by ionizing radiation

radionuclide n
radionucléide
radioactive nuclide

radiopasteurize v
radiopasteuriser

radiopharmacy n
radiopharmacie

radiosterilize v
radiostériliser

radiotelegraphy /ˌɹeɪ.di.əʊ.təˈlɛɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
radiotélégraphie
sending telegrams using radio waves

radiotelephone n
radiotéléphone
device

radiotelephony n
radiotéléphonie
the transmission of sound using modulated radio waves rather than wires

radiotherapist n
radiothérapeute
specialist of radiotherapy

radiotherapy n
radiothérapie
therapeutic use of radiation

radiotoxicological adj
radiotoxicologique
pertaining to radiotoxicology

radish /ˈɹadɪʃ/ /ˈɹædɪʃ/ /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ n
radis
plant Raphanus sativus var. sativus
edible root

radium /ˈɹeɪ.di.əm/ /ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.əm/ n
radium
chemical element with an atomic number of 88

radius /ˈɹeɪ.di.əs/ n
radius rayon
bone (human)
rayon radius
line segment
length of this line segment

radix /ɹeɪ.dɪks/ n
base
mathematics: number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers
racine
linguistics: word from which other words may be derived

radon /ˈɹeɪdɒn/ n
radon
chemical element

raffinate n
raffinat
solution

raffle /ˈɹæfl̩/ n
tombola
drawing

raft /ɹæft/ /ɹɑːft/ n
canot pneumatique radeau
inflatable floating craft
radeau
flat, floating structure
masse multitude
large but unspecified number of something

rafter /ˈɹæftəɹ/ /ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/ n
chevron
one of a series of sloped beams

rafting /ˈɹæftɪŋ/ /ˈɹɑːftɪŋ/ n
rafting radelage
sport

rag /ɹæɡ/ n
canard torchon
(slang, pejorative) A newspaper
chiffon fripe
piece of cloth
haillon guenille loque oripeau
mean or tattered attire
loque
shabby, beggarly fellow
rag ragtime
piece of ragtime music

rag doll n
poupée de chiffon
a doll made from cloth and rags

rage /ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ n
rage fureur furie courroux
a violent anger

rage /ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ v
faire rage se déchaîner
move with great violence
rager
act in an angry manner

ragequit /ˈɹeɪd͡ʒˌkwɪt/ v
ragequitter
slang: quit a video game in anger

ragged /ˈɹæɡɪd/ adj
déguenillé en lambeaux
rent or worn into tatters, or till the texture is broken
enguenillé
wearing tattered clothes

ragged right n
ferré à gauche

ragged robin n
œillet des prés

ragman n
chiffonnier
collector of refuse

ragout /ɹæˈɡuː/ /ˈɹæɡuː/ n
ragoût
stew of meat and vegetables mixed together

ragpicker n
chiffonnier
collector of refuse

rags and tatters n
haillons
very old, torn clothes

rags to riches n
de la misère à la richesse
from poverty to exceptional wealth

ragweed n
herbe à poux
plant of the genus Ambrosia

ragwort /ˈɹæɡwəːt/ n
séneçon
plant of the genus Senecio

raid /ɹeɪd/ n
raid razzia descente
attack for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering

rail /ɹeɪl/ [ɹeɪɫ] n
rail
metal bar
râle
small bird in the family Rallidae

rail trail n
sentier ferroviaire
former railway track

railcar n
autobus sur rails
self-propelled railway vehicle similar to a bus
automotrice
powered single railway vehicle with driver's cab at both ends

railgun /ˈɹeɪl.ɡʌn/ [ˈɹeɪ.jəɫ.ɡʌn] [ˈɹeɪɫ.ɡʌn] n
canon électrique railgun
electromagnetic gun

railing /ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/ n
rampe barrière clôture
fence or barrier

railroad car n
voiture wagon
railway vehicle

railroad tie n
traverse
piece supporting the rails of a railroad

railroad track n
voie ferrée
track for trains

railway /ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ n
chemin de fer
transport system using these rails
chemin de fer voie ferrée réseau ferroviaire
track, consisting of parallel rails

railway gun n
artillerie lourde sur voie ferrée
large mobile artillery gun on railway

railway line n
ligne de chemin de fer
stretch of track(s) connecting two points and associated infrastructure

railway station n
gare gare ferroviaire gare de chemin de fer
place where trains stop

railway track n
voie ferrée
a pair of parallel rails for trains

railwayman n
cheminot
man who works on a railway

rain /ɹeɪn/ n
pluie
condensed water from a cloud
an instance of particles falling
any matter falling

rain /ɹeɪn/ v
pleuvoir des cordes pleuvoir
to fall in large quantities
pleuvoir royer
of rain: to fall from the sky

rain cats and dogs v
pleuvoir comme vache qui pisse pleuvoir des cordes pleuvoir à verse dracher pleuvoir des hallebardes pleuvoir à boire debout
to rain very heavily

rain cloud n
nimbus
cloud from which rain is falling

rain dance n
danse de la pluie
ceremonial dance intended to provoke rain

rain gauge n
pluviomètre
device used to measure rainfall

rain on someone's parade v
doucher [[l']]enthousiasme de jouer les [[rabat-joie]]
to disappoint or discourage someone

rain or shine adv
par tous les temps qu'il pleuve ou qu'il vente qu'il pleuve, qu'il vente, qu'il neige
regardless of the circumstances

rain shower n
pluie
short period of rain

rainbow /ˈɹeɪmboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ adj
iridescent multicolore

rainbow /ˈɹeɪmboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ n
arc-en-ciel
multicoloured arch in the sky

rainbow /ˈɹeɪmboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ v
polychromer
To pattern with many colours, like a rainbow.

rainbow baby n
bébé arc-en-ciel bébé d’après
a baby conceived after a miscarriage or other loss of a baby

rainbow flag n
drapeau arc-en-ciel
rainbow-striped flag used as a symbol of LGBT pride and social movements

rainbow trout n
truite arc-en-ciel
Oncorhynchus mykiss (countable)

raincoat /ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ /ˈɹeɪnkəʊt/ n
capote
slang: condom
imperméable K-way imper
waterproof coat

raindrop /ˈɹeɪndɹɑp/ /ˈɹeɪndɹɒp/ n
goutte de pluie
droplet of rainwater

rainfall n
précipitations
amount of rain that falls on a single occasion

rainforest n
forêt tropicale forêt pluviale forêt pluvieuse pluvisilve pluvisylve
type of forest

rainmaker /ˈɹeɪnmeɪkə/ /ˈɹeɪnˌmeɪkɚ/ n
faiseur de pluie
medicine man who seeks to induce rain

rainstick /ˈreɪnstɪk/ n
bâton de pluie
rainstick

rainstorm n
pluie torrentielle
storm characterized by substantial rainfall

rainwater n
eaux de pluie eau de pluie
water sourced from rain

rainy /ˈɹeɪni/ adj
pluvieux
abounding with rain

rainy day n
jour difficile période de vaches maigres
difficult period of need

rainy season n
saison des pluies
portion of the year when rainfall amounts are greatest

raise /ɹeɪz/ n
augmentation
increase in wages

raise /ɹeɪz/ v
lever
to collect
ressusciter
to resurrect, to cause to live again
élever
to bring up, to grow
to exponentiate
élever lever ériger
to cause to rise

raise one's glass v
lever son verre

raise one's voice v
hausser la voix hausser le ton

raise someone's hackles v
foutre en rogne

raise the alarm v
tirer la sonnette d'alarme

raisin /ˈɹeɪzən/ /ˈɹiːzən/ n
raisin sec raisin
dried grape

raisin bread n
pain aux raisins
raisin bread

raison d'être /ˌɹeɪzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ /ˌɹɛzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ n
raison d'être
reason for being

rake /ɹeɪk/ n
râteau rastrum
garden tool
rame
set of coupled rail vehicles
angle de chasse dépouille
rake angle
fumiste
person who is stylish but habituated to hedonistic and immoral conduct

rake /ɹeɪk/ v
arroser
to use a weapon to fire at (something) with a side-to-side motion
fouiller passer au peigne fin
to search through (thoroughly)
ratisser râteler
to act upon with a rake, or as if with a rake

rakija /ˈɹɑːkɪə/ n
rakia
strong alcoholic drink

rakish /ˈɹeɪkɪʃ/ adj
débauché
like a rake
négligé
dashingly stylish

rale /ɹeɪl/ /ɹæl/ /ɹɑl/ /ɹɑːl/ n
râle crépitants
abnormal sound made by lungs and heard with a stethoscope

rally /ˈɹæli/ n
manifestation meeting rassemblement
public gathering for a cause
rallye rally
motor racing: event

rally /ˈɹæli/ v
rallier
to collect, and reduce to order, as troops dispersed or thrown into confusion
to come into orderly arrangement

ram /ɹæm/ n
bélier
male sheep
éperonner
warship that sinks other ships by ramming them

ram /ɹæm/ v
éperonner
intentionally collide with (a ship)

rambade n
rambade
nautical

ramble /ˈɹæmbəl/ v
divaguer radoter
to talk or write incessantly, unclearly, or incoherently, with many digressions
flâner se balader
to walk for pleasure; to amble or saunter

rambunctious /ɹæmˈbʌŋ(k)ʃəs/ adj
turbulent
boisterous, energetic, noisy, and difficult to control

rambutan [ɹamˈbjʉːtən] [ɹæmˈbuːtən] n
ramboutan litchi chevelu
fruit

ramekin /ˈɹæm(ɪ)kɪn/ n
ramequin
Small dish for baking in oven

ramen /ɹɑːmən/ n
ramen
soup noodles of wheat, with various ingredients (Japanese style)

ramification /ɹæmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɹæməfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
ramification
branching process
consequence or development complicating a problem

ramjet n
statoréacteur
ramjet engine

rammed earth n
pisé
construction material

ramp /ɹæmp/ n
passerelle
aviation: mobile staircase
rampe
inclined surface
ail des bois oignon sauvage poireau sauvage
American plant, Allium tricoccum, related to the onion

ramp /ɹæmp/ v
ramper
stand in a rampant position

rampage /ˈɹæmpeɪd͡ʒ/ n
déchainement saccage
a course of violent, frenzied action

rampage /ˈɹæmpeɪd͡ʒ/ v
rager
to move about wildly or violently

rampant /ˈɹæm.pənt/ adj
effréné
unrestrained
rampant
heraldry

rampart /ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t/ n
rempart
defensive ridge of earth

rampion /ˈɹæmpɪən/ n
raiponce
Campanula rapunculus
Phyteuma

ramraid n
attaque à la voiture-bélier

ramrod /ˈɹæmɹɒd/ n
baguette
device used with early firearms

ramshackle /ˈɹæmˌʃæk.əl/ adj
délabré
in disrepair or disorder

ramsons n
ail des ours
Allium ursinum

ranch /ɹænt͡ʃ/ /ɹɑːntʃ/ n
ranch
large plot of land
small farm that cultivates vegetables or livestock

rancid /ˈɹænsɪd/ adj
rance
being rank in taste or smell

rancidity n
rancidité
state of being rancid

rancor /ˈɹæŋ.kɚ/ n
rancune
the deepest malignity or spite

rancorous /ˈɹæŋ.kəɹ.əs/ adj
acrimonieux rancunier
full of rancor

random /ˈɹændəm/ adj
aléatoire au hasard
all outcomes being unpredictable
aléatoire stochastique
mathematics: of or relating to probability distribution
moyen
undistinguished, average
pseudo-aléatoire
computing: pseudorandom
sortir de nulle part
apropos of nothing

random /ˈɹændəm/ n
quidam
unimportant person

random access memory n
mémoire vive mémoire RAM mémoire à accès aléatoire mémoire à accès direct mémoire à accès sélectif
computer memory in which each byte of memory may be directly accessed

random number /ˈɹæn.dəm ˈnʌm.bɚ/ n
nombre aléatoire
number allotted randomly using a suitable generator

random sample n
échantillon aléatoire
sample

random walk n
marche aléatoire
stochastic path

randomise /ˈɹændəmɑɪz/ v
randomiser
arrange randomly; to make random

randomly /ˈɹændm̩li/ adv
accidentellement en vrac par hasard
in a random way

randomness /ˈɹændəmnəs/ n
aléa aléatoire hasard
type of circumstance or event that is described by a probability distribution
hasard
property of all possible outcomes being equally likely

range /ɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ n
amplitude plage étendue
statistics: difference between largest and smallest observation
autonomie portée
distance a vehicle (car, byke, lorry, aircraft) can travel without refueling
champ champ de tir
area for practicing shooting
chaîne
line of mountains, buildings etc.
cuisinière
large stove with many hotplates
distance portée rayon
distance to the object
ensemble d'arrivée image
math: set of values of a function
gamme
music: scale of tones
gamme sélection
selection, array
habitat naturel
ecology: area where a species is found
portée
maximum reach of capability
prairie
area of open, often unfenced, grazing land
terrain
area for military training or equipment testing
étendue
extent of excursion; reach; scope

range pole n
jalon
Rod or pole marked with alternating red and white bands used by surveyors

rangefinder n
télémètre
instrument

ranivorous adj
ranivore
frog-eating

rank /ɹæŋk/ adj
rance malodorant
having a very strong and bad odor

rank /ɹæŋk/ n
rang
position based on a shared property
hierarchical level in an organization
level of one's position in a class-based society
rangée
chess: one of the horizontal lines of squares
registre
set of pipes in an organ

rank /ɹæŋk/ v
classer
to have a ranking
coter
assign a suitable place in a class or order
ranger
place abreast or in a line

rank and file n
piétaille
non-leaders
soldats du rang
enlisted soldiers

ranking /ˈɹæn.kɪŋ/ /ˈɹæŋ.kɪŋ/ adj
classement
having a specified rank
supérieur
superior in rank

ranking /ˈɹæn.kɪŋ/ /ˈɹæŋ.kɪŋ/ n
classement
placement in a list

ransack /ˈɹænsæk/ v
fouiller
to make a thorough search or examination for plunder
mettre à sac saccager
to loot or pillage

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ n
rançon
money paid for the freeing of a hostage

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ v
rançonner
to pay a price to set someone free

ransomware n
rançongiciel logiciel d'extorsion logiciel de rançon logiciel rançonneur
malware

rant /ɹænt/ v
râler
to criticise by ranting

rap music n
rap
music form

rap sheet n
casier judiciaire
Printed police record

rapacious /ɹəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
rapace
avaricious

rapacity /ɹəˈpæ.sɪ.ti/ n
rapacité
greed

rape /ɹeɪp/ n
viol
act of forcing sexual activity

rape /ɹeɪp/ v
pirater violer
cause damage, destruction to a countryside, nature etc
violer
force sexual intercourse

rape culture n
culture du viol
rape culture, cultivation of rape, rape cultivation
rape culture

rapeseed n
colza
rapeseed plant

raphe /ˈɹeɪ.fi/ n
raphé

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ adj
rapide
Very swift or quick

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ n
rapides
section of river

rapid eye movement n
mouvement oculaire rapide
rapid movement of the eyes

rapid-fire adj
feu roulant
able to fire bullets in quick succession

rapidity /ɹəˈpɪdɪti/ n
célérité rapidité
speed, swiftness

rapidly /ˈɹæpɪdli/ adv
rapidement
with speed

rapier /ˈɹeɪpˌɪə(ɹ)/ n
rapière
slender straight sharply pointed sword

rapine /ˈɹæpaɪn/ n
rapine
seizure of someone's property by force

rapist /ˈɹeɪpɪst/ n
violeur violeuse
someone who rapes someone else

rappel /ɹæˈpɛl/ v
descendre en rappel
to abseil

rapper /ˈɹæpɚ/ n
rappeur rappeuse
performer of rap music, or one who raps

rapprochement /-ˈmɑ̃/ /ɹæ-/ /ɹæpɹoʊʃˈmɑn/ /ɹəˈpɹɒʃmɒ̃/ n
rapprochement
reestablishment of cordial relations

rapt /ˈɹæpt/ adj
absorbé captivé fasciné
very interested; fascinated
ravi
enthusiatic; ecstatic, elated, happy

raptorial adj
rapace

rapture /ˈɹaptʃə/ /ˈɹæpt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɹɛptʃɘ/ n
enlèvement ravissement
gathering up of believers in end times
ravissement
extreme pleasure, happiness or excitement

rara avis /-ˈæviːs/ /-ˈævɪs/ /-ˈɑːviːs/ /-ˈɑːvɪs/ /ˌɹɑɹi ˈeɪvis/ /ˌɹɑɹə ˈeɪvɪs/ /ˌɹɑːɹaɪ-/ /ˌɹɑːɹiː ˈeɪviːs/ /ˌɹɑːɹə ˈeɪvɪs/ /ˌɹɛː-/ /ˌɹɛːɹaɪ-/ /ˌɹɛːɹiː-/ n
merle blanc oiseau rare
rare or unique, and thus outstanding or unusual, person or thing

rare /ɹɛə(ɹ)/ /ɹɛɚ/ /ɹɛɹ/ [ɹɜɹ] adj
rare peu commun
very uncommon
saignant
cooked very lightly

rare earth n
terre rare
naturally occurring oxide of the lanthanide metals

rare earth element n
terre rare
type of metal

rarefied adj
raréfié
less dense than usual

rarely /ɹeə.liː/ /ɹeəɹliː/ /ˈɹɛəɹli/ /ˈɹɛːli/ adv
rarement
not occurring at a regular interval

rarity /ˈɹæ.ɹɪ.tɪ/ /ˈɹɛə.ɹə.ti/ /ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ n
rareté
measure of the scarcity of an object
rare object

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ adj
ordinaire
part of the common rabble

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ n
coquin canaille crapule fripouille fripon filou
cheeky person
racaille
dishonest person

rash /ɹæʃ/ adj
hâtif impulsif
acting too quickly without considering the consequences and risks

rash /ɹæʃ/ n
flambée épidémie
outbreak or surge in problems
éruption éruption cutanée irritation (de la peau)
area of inflamed and irritated skin characterized by reddened spots; illness characterized by a type of rash

rasher /ˈɹæʃə(ɹ)/ n
tranche de bacon
a strip of bacon

rashly adv
imprudemment étourdiment
in a rash manner

rashness n
irréflexion témérité
quality of being rash

rasorial /ɹəˈsɔːɹɪəl/ adj
grattage grattage du sol
scratching the ground for food, as domestic fowl or other gallinaceous birds

rasp /ɹæsp/ /ɹɑːsp/ n
râpe
coarse file
râpement
sound made by a rasp

rasp /ɹæsp/ /ɹɑːsp/ v
grincer
râper
to use a rasp

raspberry /ˈɹæzbɹi/ /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzb(ə)ɹi/ adj
framboise
the colour

raspberry /ˈɹæzbɹi/ /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzb(ə)ɹi/ n
framboise
colour
framboise framboisier
fruit
framboisier framboise
plant

raspy /ˈɹæsp.i/ /ˈɹɑː.spɪ/ adj
râpe râpeux
rough, raw

rassemblement n
rassemblement
fencing movement

rassolnik n
rassolnik
a soup in Russian cuisine

rasta n
rasta
Rastafarian

raster graphics n
carte de points image matricielle
structure representing grid of pixels

rat /ɹæt/ n
rat rat d'égout rat gris rat noir surmulot souris
rodent

rat /ɹæt/ v
balancer cafter moucharder
to tell on someone

rat king n
roi de rats
conglomeration of rats with tails joined

rat out v
dénoncer
to inform authorities (about someone)

rat poison n
mort-aux-rats raticide
poison for killing rats, etc.

rat race n
course folle
activity which is hectic, tedious, and congested with participants

rat-tat-tat n
toc
sound made by knocking on a door

ratafia /ˌɹætəˈfiːə/ n
ratafia
liqueur

ratany n
ratanhia
Krameria

ratatouille /ɹæt.əˈtuː.i/ /ɹæt.əˈtwiː/ n
ratatouille
traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish

ratchet /ˈɹæt͡ʃɪt/ n
rochet
pawl, click or detent for a ratchet wheel

ratchet wrench n
clé à cliquet clé à douille
A type of wrench

rate /ɹeɪt/ n
coût
the price of a(n individual) thing; cost
proportion
taux
the proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another

rate /ɹeɪt/ v
coter
assign a particular rank or level

rate of climb n
vitesse ascensionnelle vitesse d'ascension
rate of increase of altitude

rather /ˈɹaː.ðə/ /ˈɹæ.ðə/ /ˈɹæð.ɚ/ /ˈɹɑ.ðɚ/ /ˈɹɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ adv
au contraire
on the contrary
plutôt
somewhat, fairly
preferably

rather than preposition
au lieu de plus que à la place de
instead of, in preference to

rathole n
nid à rats trou à rats
a particularly squalid human residence

ratification n
ratification
act or process of ratifying, or the state of being ratified

ratify /ˈɹætəfaɪ/ /ˈɹætɪfaɪ/ v
ratifier
give formal consent to

rating /ˈɹeɪtɪŋ/ [ˈɹeɪɾɪŋ] n
notation
position on a scale
notation rating évaluation
evaluation of status

ratio /ˈɹeɪ.si.əʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃəʊ/ n
rapport
arithmetics: relative magnitude of two quantities expressed as quotient
ratio rapport
number representing comparison

ratiocination /ɹætiˌɑsiˈneɪʃn̩/ /ɹætɪˌɒsɪˈneɪʃn̩/ /ɹæʃi-/ n
raisonnement
activity or process of reasoning

ratiocinative /ˌɹæʃ.ɪˈɑ.səˌneɪ.tɪv/ adj
ratiocinatif
Pertaining to or characterized by ratiocination

ration /ˈɹæʃən/ n
ration
portion allocated

ration /ˈɹæʃən/ v
rationner
to portion out, especially during a shortage of supply

ration stamp n
ticket de rationnement

rational /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/ adj
raisonnable rationnel
reasonable; not absurd
rationnel rationnelle
arithmetic: of a number
capable of reasoning

rational number n
nombre rationnel
quotient of integers

rationale /ˌɹæʃ.əˈnæl/ /ˌɹæʃ.əˈnɑːl/ n
justification raison
justification or rationalization
raison
explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons
rational surhuméral
liturgical vestment

rationalism n
rationalisme
philosophical theory

rationality n
rationalité
quality or state of being rational

rationalization n
rationalisation
process or result of rationalizing
reorganization of a company
simplification of a mathematical expression
statement of one's motives

rationalize v
rationaliser
to justify negative behaviour
to make something rational

rationally adv
rationnellement
in a rational manner

rationing n
rationnement
controlled distribution of scarce resources

ratite /ˈɹætaɪt/ n
ratite
bird

ratline /ˈɹætlɪn/ n
enfléchure
net like ropework of the shrouds

rats /ɹæts/ interjection
zut flute peste
damn, darn

rattail /ˈɹæt.teɪl/ n
queue de rat grenadier
fish
queue-de-rat
hair

rattan /ɹəˈtan/ /ɹəˈtæn/ /ˈɹatan/ n
rotin
material
climbing palm

rattle /ˈɹæ.təl/ [ˈɹæ.tɫ̩] n
bruit cliquetis crépitement
sound
hochet crécelle
baby’s toy
râle
sound made in the throat whilst breathing when mucus is not fully cleared

rattle /ˈɹæ.təl/ [ˈɹæ.tɫ̩] v
cliqueter
to create a sound by shaking
faire s'entrechoquer
to make a rattling noise
gronder houspiller tancer
to scold; to rail at
inquiéter
to scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve
râler
to make a rattling noise in the chest whilst breathing
s’entrechoquer

rattlesnake /ˈɹæt.əlˌsneɪk/ n
serpent à sonnettes crotale
venomous snake

rattlesnake root n
prénanthe
Prenanthes

rattletrap n
tacot tas de ferraille teuf-teuf
unreliable mechanical device

rattrap n
piège à rats ratière
device used to catch rats

raucous /ˈɹɑkəs/ /ˈɹɔkəs/ /ˈɹɔːkəs/ adj
chahuteur tapageur
disorderly and boisterous
rauque
harsh and rough-sounding

ravage /ˈɹævɪd͡ʒ/ v
ravager
to devastate, destroy or lay waste to something

rave /ɹeɪv/ n
rave
dance party

ravelin n
ravelin
fortification outside a castle

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ adj
noir corbeau
of the color of the raven; jet-black

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ n
grand corbeau corbeau
bird

ravenous /ˈɹævənəs/ adj
affamé vorace
very hungry
avide
eager for prey or gratification

ravenous hunger n
faim de loup
ravenous hunger

ravine /ɹəˈviːn/ n
ravin
a deep narrow valley

raving /ˈɹeɪvɪŋ/ n
divagation divagations
Incoherent talk

ravioli n
raviole
pasta

raviolo n
raviole
parcel of pasta

ravish /ˈɹæ.vɪʃ/ v
ravir
seize and carry away by violence; snatch by force
transport with joy or delight; delight to ecstasy

ravishing adj
ravissant
Extremely beautiful

raw /ɹɑ/ /ɹɔ/ /ɹɔː/ adj
brut
untreated
cru
uncooked
nu
not covered; bare, bald

raw material n
matière première
material in its unprocessed, natural state

rax /ɹæks/ v
s'étirer étendre ses membres
to stretch after sleep
tendre
to hand or pass something

ray /ɹeɪ/ n
demi-droite rayon
mathematics: line extending indefinitely in one direction from a point
rayon
beam of light or radiation
raie
marine fish with a flat body, large wing-like fins, and a whip-like tail

ray of sunshine n
rayon de soleil
person or thing that brings happiness

rayon /ˈɹeɪɒn/ n
rayonne
fiber

raze /ɹeɪz/ v
raser
to demolish

razor /ˈɹeɪzə/ /ˈɹeɪzɚ/ n
rasoir
shaving knife
shaving instrument

razor blade n
lame de rasoir
razor blade

razor clam n
couteau solen
a clam with a long curved shell resembling a straight razor

razor wire n
barbelés coupants
a form of security wire

razor's edge n
être sur le fil du rasoir
a dangerous or precarious situation

razorbill n
pingouin
a large black and white auk, Alca torda

re /ɹeɪ/ n
ré
the second note in solfège

re- /ɹiː/ /ɹə/ /ɹɪ/ prefix
re- r- ré-
again

re-electability n
rééligibilité

re-electable adj
rééligible

re-evaluate /ɹiːɪˈvæljuːeɪt/ v
réévaluer
evaluate again

re-lay /ˌɹiˈleɪ/ /ˌɹiːˈleɪ/ v
remettre
to lay again

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ n
allonge
boxing: distance a boxer's arm can extend
atteinte
ability to reach or touch
bief
A level stretch of a watercourse
portée
extent; stretch; expanse

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
atteindre
to extend an action, effort, or influence to
to touch by virtue of extent
to strike or touch with a missile
to extend in dimension, time or action, so as to touch, attain to, or be equal to, something
to obtain by stretching forth, to extend so as to touch
to give by stretching out, to hand over
atteindre arriver à
to arrive at by effort

reach for the stars v
tirer des plans sur la comète
to have high hopes

reach out v
demander de l’aide
to ask for help
tendre la main
to extend one's hand

reachable adj
accessible joignable
within easy reach

react /ɹiːˈækt/ v
agir de nouveau encore agir
to act or perform a second time
réagir
to act upon each other (in chemistry)
to return an impulse or impression
to act in response

reactant n
réactif
participant at the start of a chemical reaction

reaction /ɹiˈækʃən/ n
réaction
action in response to an event
chemical transformation

reactionary /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ adj
réactionnaire
opposed to change

reactionary /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ n
réactionnaire
such a person

reactionaryism n
réactionnarisme réactionnisme
Advocacy of reactionary

reactivate v
réactiver
to activate again

reactivation n
réactivation
the activation of something previously inactive or inactivated

reactivity n
réactivité
relative susceptibility to chemical reaction

reactor /ɹiˈæktɚ/ /ɹiːˈæktə/ n
réacteur
device which uses atomic energy to produce heat
structure used to contain chemical or other reactions
réactif
chemical substance which responds to another substance

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ n
lecture
a reading or an act of reading

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ v
lire
to look at and interpret letters or other information
to speak aloud words or other information that is written
to interpret or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc. from
recevoir
to be able to hear (in a radio connection)
se lire lire
of text, etc., to be interpreted or read in a particular way
étudier lire
to make a study of

read between the lines v
lire entre les lignes
infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly

read like a book v
lire en quelqu'un comme dans un livre ouvert

read someone the riot act v
chanter la messe en breton rappeler à l'ordre
scold or berate

read someone's mind v
lire dans les pensées
to guess what someone is thinking

read-only adj
en lecture seule
capable of being read but not written

read-only memory n
mémoire ROM mémoire fixe mémoire morte mémoire à lecture seule
memory chip that stores values but doesn't allow updates

read-write adj
en lecture-écriture
supporting both read and write operations

readability /ˌɹiːdəˈbɪlɪti/ n
lisibilité
property of being capable of being read; legibility

reader /ˈɹidɚ/ /ˈɹiːdə/ n
lecteur lectrice
person who reads a publication

readership n
lectorat
collected readers of a publication

readily /ˈɹɛdɪli/ adv
aisément
easily
facilement volontiers
showing readiness

readiness /ˈɹɛd.i.nəs/ n
préparation
state or degree of being ready

reading /ˈɹidiŋ/ /ˈɹiːdɪŋ/ [ˈɹiɾiŋ] [ˈɹiːɾɪŋ] n
lecture
process of interpreting written language
event at which material is read aloud

reading comprehension n
compréhension à la lecture compréhension écrite
reading comprehension

reading glasses n
lunettes de lecture
spectacles to deal with the effects of presbyopia

reading material n
matériel de lecture
anything produced for reading

reading room n
salle de lecture
space set aside for reading

readjust v
rajuster réadapter réajuster rééquilibrer
to adjust again

readjustment n
réajustement
a second, or subsequent adjustment

readme n
lisezmoi readme
a file meant to be read before taking any significant action

readmit v
réadmettre
to admit again

ready /ˈɹɛd.i/ adj
prêt prête
prepared for immediate action or use

ready /ˈɹɛd.i/ v
rendre disponible
to make prepared for action

ready meal n
plat préparé
prepackaged meal requiring minimal preparation from the eater

ready, aim, fire interjection
prêts, visez, feu
sequence of commands

ready-made adj
tout fait
made in advance

reagent /ɹi.ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ n
réactif
substance used in chemical reactions

real /ɹiɯ/ /ɹiːl/ /ɹɪə̯l/ /ˈɹiːəl/ adj
réel
mathematics: relating to numbers with a one-to-one correspondence to the points on a line
vrai
absolute, complete, utter
genuine, not artificial, counterfeit or fake
genuine, unfeigned, sincere
vrai réel
true, genuine, not merely nominal
that has physical existence

real /ɹeɪˈɑl/ /ɹeɪˈɑːl/ n
réal
former unit of currency of Spain and Spain's colonies
a unit of currency used in Brazil

real analysis n
analyse réelle
mathematics: a branch dealing with the real numbers and related structures

real axis n
axe réel
mathematics

real estate /ˈɹiːl əˌsteɪt/ n
immobilier bien immobilier
property that cannot easily be moved

real life n
vie réelle vraie vie
life outside of a contrived or fantastical environment

real number n
nombre réel
limit of a convergent sequence of rational numbers

real part n
partie réelle
of complex number

real socialism n
socialisme réel
a pragmatic brand of socialism

real tennis n
courte-paume jeu de courte-paume jeu de paume
racket sport

real time /ˈɹiːl ˈtaɪm/ /ˈɹiːəl ˈtaɪm/ n
temps réel
time duration

real world n
monde réel vraie vie
realm comprising physical objects

real-time /ˈɹiːltaɪm/ /ˈɹiːəltaɪm/ adj
temps réel
computer term

realgar /ɹiˈæl.ɡɑɹ/ /ɹiˈæl.ɡɑː/ /ɹiˈæl.ɡə/ /ɹiˈæl.ɡɚ/ n
réalgar
mineral

realia /ɹeɪˈɑːlɪə/ /ɹiːˈeɪlɪə/ n
realia
real objects or facts

realism /ˈɹi.əlɪzm/ n
réalisme
concern for fact or reality

realist /ˈɹɪəlɪst/ n
réaliste
advocate of artistic realism
one who sees things as they are

realistic /ˌɹiːjəˈlɪstɪk/ /ˌɹɪəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
réaliste
relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were
expressed or represented as being accurate

realistically adv
réalistement
in a realistic manner

reality /ɹiˈæləti/ /ɹiˈælɪti/ n
réalité
state of being actual or real
entirety of all that is real
an individual observer's subjective perception
vérité réalité
a real entity, event etc.

reality check n
confrontation avec la réalité
check to make sure something is consistent
piqûre de rappel rappel à la réalité
wake-up call

reality principle n
principe de réalité
mechanism which guides a person in coping with the real world

reality show n
reality show télévérité émission de téléréalité
a reality television program

reality television n
téléréalité
television genre

realizable /ˌɹi.əˈlaɪz.ə.bl̩/ /ˌɹɪəˈlaɪz.ə.bl̩/ adj
réalisable
capable of being realized or achieved

realization /-laɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɹiə-/ /ˌɹiəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɹɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
connaissance
act of figuring out or becoming aware
réalisation
act of making real

realize /ˈɹi.ə.laɪz/ /ˈɹɪə.laɪz/ v
réaliser
to make real
to sell
réaliser se rendre compte prendre conscience
to become aware of

reallocate v
réaffecter réallouer
to change the user or purpose

really /ˈɹeɪlɪ/ /ˈɹi.əli/ /ˈɹili/ /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪə.li/ /ˈɹɪə.liː/ [-li] [ˈɹʷeə̯ɫiː] [ˈɹʷiə̯-] [ˈɹʷɪə̯lɪ] [ˈɹʷɪː-] adv
vraiment
actually
informally, as an intensifier; very, very much

really /ˈɹeɪlɪ/ /ˈɹi.əli/ /ˈɹili/ /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪə.li/ /ˈɹɪə.liː/ [-li] [ˈɹʷeə̯ɫiː] [ˈɹʷiə̯-] [ˈɹʷɪə̯lɪ] [ˈɹʷɪː-] interjection
ah bon ? vraiment ?
indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information

realm /ɹɛlm/ n
domaine
domain of an abstraction
royaume
territory or state

realpolitik /ɹeɪˈɑlpoʊlɪˌtik/ /ɹeɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˌtiːk/ /ɹiˈɑlpoʊlɪˌtik/ n
realpolitik réal-politique réalpolitik réalpolitique
pragmatic international government policy

realtor /ˈɹi(ə)l.tɔɹ/ /ˈɹi(ə)l.təɹ/ [ˈɹilə.tɚ] n
agent immobilier agente immobilière
dealer in real estate

ream /ɹiːm/ n
rame rame de papier ramette
bundle of paper

ream /ɹiːm/ v
aléser
to enlarge a hole

reamer /ˈɹi.məɹ/ n
alésoir
tool for boring
grattoir
pipe tool
presse-citron
cooking appliance

reanimate /ɹiˈænəmeɪt/ /ɹiˈænɪmeɪt/ v
réanimer
to animate anew

reanimation n
réanimation
act of reanimating

reannex v
réannexer

reap /ɹip/ /ɹiːp/ v
faucher
to cut with a sickle or other implement

reap what one sows /ˌɹip wɑt wʌn ˈsoʊz/ /ˌɹiːp (h)wɒt wʌn ˈsəʊz/ v
qui sème le vent récolte la tempête récolter ce qu’on a semé
to receive as a return or reward in the same measure as one’s exertions or intentions

reaper /ˈɹiːpɚ/ n
moissonneur récolteur
one who reaps

reappear v
reparaître réapparaître
to appear again

reappearance n
réapparition
act of appearing again

rear /ɹiɹ/ /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ adj
postérieur arrière
being behind, or in the hindmost part

rear /ɹiɹ/ /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ n
arrière
arrière-garde
the part of an army or fleet which comes last
derrière
the posterior, butt(ocks)- only terms with directional notion

rear /ɹiɹ/ /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ v
édifier
to lift, raise etc. physically
élever
to breed and raise
to bring up to maturity
ériger
to lift spiritually

rear admiral n
contre-amiral
naval officer below the rank of vice admiral

rear end n
arrière
back or hindmost part
arrière-train derrière fesses
buttocks

rear-view mirror n
rétroviseur intérieur rétroviseur
mirror inside a vehicle giving view of the traffic behind

rearguard /ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd/ n
arrière-garde
the rearmost part of a force

rearm v
réarmer
to replace or restore the weapons or arms

rearmament n
réarmement
the process of rearming

rearrange /ˌɹiːəˈɹeɪndʒ/ v
réarranger réorganiser
to change the order or arrangement

rearrange someone's face v
refaire le portrait

rearrangement n
réarrangement
chemistry: rearrangement reaction

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ n
raison
(the capacity of the human mind for) rational thinking
raison cause
motive for an action or determination
that which causes: a cause
excuse, explanation: thought or consideration offered in support of a determination

reasonable /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bəl/ /ˈɹiːz.nə.bəl/ [ˈɹɪiz.nə.bəl] adj
raisonnable correct juste
just; fair; agreeable to reason
satisfaisant
satisfactory

reasonable person n
personne raisonnable
a fictional person used as a comparative legal standard to represent an average member of society

reasonableness /ˈɹiː.zə.nə.bəl.nəs/ /ˈɹiːz.nə.bəl.nəs/ [ˈɹɪiz.nə.bəl.nəs] n
modération
state or characteristic of being reasonable

reasonably /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/ /ˈɹiːz.nə.bli/ adv
justement
fairly
raisonnablement
in accordance with reason
not extremely

reasoning /ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/ n
raisonnement
deduction of inferences or interpretations

reassemble v
rassembler reconstruire
to assemble again

reassure /ɹiəˈʃʊə(ɹ)/ /ɹiəˈʃʊɹ/ v
rassurer tranquilliser
to assure anew; to restore confidence to; to free from fear or self-doubt
réassurer
to reinsure

reassuring /ɹiːəˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ adj
rassurant
that reassures; causing comfort or confidence

reattachment n
recollement
the act of reattaching; a second or subsequent attachment

rebandage v
rebander
To bandage again

rebaptize v
rebaptiser
to baptize again

rebar /ˈɹiː.bɑː(ɹ)/ n
barre d’armature fer à béton
steel reinforcing bar for concrete

rebate /ɹəˈbeɪt/ /ˈɹiːbeɪt/ n
rabais
A deduction from an amount to be paid; an abatement
remise
The return of part of an amount already paid

rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ n
rebelle
person who resists an established authority

rebel /ɹɪˈbɛl/ v
rebeller
to resist or become defiant towards

rebelieve v
recroire
believe again

rebellion /ɹɪˈbɛl.i.ən/ n
rébellion
armed resistance

rebellious /ɹəˈbɛliəs/ /ɹəˈbɛljəs/ adj
rebelle rétif
showing rebellion

rebelliousness n
insoumission
the state of being rebellious

rebirth /ɹiˈbɜːθ/ /ɹiˈbɝθ/ n
renaissance
reincarnation
spiritual renewal
revival, reinvigoration

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ n
redémarrage
instance of rebooting

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ v
redémarrer relancer réinitialiser
To execute a computer's boot process and reload the operating system

rebound /ɹiˈbaʊnd/ /ˈɹi.baʊnd/ n
guérison
return to health
rebond
recoil of an object bouncing off another
rétablissement
effort to recover from a setback

rebound /ɹiˈbaʊnd/ /ˈɹi.baʊnd/ v
rebondir
to bound or spring back from a force
to jump up or get back up again

rebracketing n
mécoupure métanalyse

rebranding n
rebranding
association of a new brand, trademark, image, or appearance with a product or service

rebreather n
recycleur
breathing apparatus

rebroadcast v
rediffuser
broadcast again

rebuff /ɹɪˈbʌf/ n
rebuffade
refusal

rebuff /ɹɪˈbʌf/ v
refuser rejeter
refuse

rebuild /ɹiːˈbɪld/ /ˈɹiːbɪld/ v
reconstruire
to build again

rebuilding n
réédification
act of building again

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ /ɹɪˈbjuːk/ n
réprimande reproche
harsh criticism

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ /ɹɪˈbjuːk/ v
chapitrer reprendre réprimander tancer engueuler gronder
to criticise harshly; to reprove

reburn v
rebrûler

rebus /ˈɹibəs/ /ˈɹiːbəs/ n
rébus
arrangement of pictures, etc., representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle

rebut /ɹɪ.ˈbʌt/ v
réfuter
deny the truth of something

rebuy /ɹiːˈbaɪ/ v
racheter
to buy again

recalcitrant /ɹɪ.ˈkæl.sɪ.tɹənt/ adj
récalcitrant

recalculation n
recalcul
act of recalculating

recall /ɹiˈkɑl/ /ɹiˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɑl/ /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɑl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ [ɹiˈkʰɑɫ] [ɹɪˈkʰɑɫ] n
rappel

recall /ɹiˈkɑl/ /ɹiˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɑl/ /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɑl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ [ɹiˈkʰɑɫ] [ɹɪˈkʰɑɫ] v
rappeler
to order the return of (faulty product)
to call (someone) back to a specific place, station
rappeler souvenir se remémorer
to remember, recollect

recallable adj
rappelable
Capable of being brought back from service
rappelable souvenable
Capable of being retrieved from one's memory

recant /ɹəˈkænt/ v
rétracter retirer se rétracter
to withdraw or repudiate formally and publicly

recapitulate /ɹiːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/ v
récapituler
to summarize or repeat in concise form

recapitulation /ɹiː.kəˌpɪ.t͡ʃəˈleɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹiːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
récapitulation
subsequent enumeration of the major points
réexposition
music: third major part of a movement in sonata form

recapitulative adj
récapitulatif
Relative to recapitulation

recapture v
capturer de nouveau capturer encore recapturer
to capture something for a second time

recede /ɹɪˈsiːd/ v
reculer se retirer
move back, move away

receipt /ɹiːˈsiːp/ /ɹɪˈsiːt/ n
recette
obsolete: recipe
reçu récépissé ticket accusé de réception
written acknowledgement
réception
act of receiving

receipt /ɹiːˈsiːp/ /ɹɪˈsiːt/ v
quittancer
to give a receipt

receive /ɹɪˈsiːv/ v
recevoir
to take possession of
to take what is offered, accept from another
telecommunications: to detect a signal
to act as a host for guests

receiver /ɹəˈsi.vɚ/ /ɹɪˈsiː.və/ n
destinataire récepteur
person who receives
receleur
person who accepts stolen goods
receveur
person appointed to settle financial affairs
récepteur
electronic device
écouteur
telephone handset

receivership n
administration-séquestre
trusteeship in bankruptcy
mise sous séquestre
state of being under the control of a receiver

recension /ɹɪˈsɛnʃ(ə)n/ [-ˈsɛ̃n(t̚)ʃn̩] [ɹ̠ʷɪ̈ˈsɛ̃n(t̚)ʃə̃n] n
recension
critical revision of a text

recent /ˈɹiːsənt/ adj
récent
having happened a short while ago

recently /ˈɹiːsəntli/ adv
récemment dernièrement ces derniers temps
in the recent past

recentralization n
recentralisation
the action of recentralizing

recentralize v
recentraliser
to centralize again

receptacle /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈsɛp.tə.k(ə)l/ /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/ n
réceptacle
container

reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ n
réception accueil
social engagement
front desk
act of receiving
electronics: act or ability to receive signals

receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/ n
réceptionniste secrétaire
employee who receives visitors and/or calls, typically in an office setting

receptive /ɹəˈsɛptɪv/ /ɹɪˈsɛptɪv/ adj
réceptif
ready to receive something, especially new concepts or ideas

receptiveness n
réceptivité
the characteristic of being receptive

receptivity n
réceptivité
the state of being receptive

receptor /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə/ /ɹɪˈsɛp.tɚ/ n
récepteur
a protein on a cell wall that responds to sensory stimuli
any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli

recess /ɹiˈsɛs/ /ɹəˈsɛs/ /ɹɪˈsɛs/ /ˈɹiˌsɛs/ /ˈɹiːsɛs/ n
pause récré récréation
time away from studying during the school day for a meal or recreation
recès
decree or resolution of the diet of the Holy Roman Empire or the Hanseatic League
place of retirement, retreat, or seclusion
vacance
period of time when the proceedings of an official body are temporarily suspended
vacances
temporary stoppage of an activity

recession /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ n
récession
period of reduced economic activity

recessive /ɹɪˈsɛsɪv/ adj
récessif
in genetics

recharge /ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ /ˈɹiːtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ v
recharger
To charge an electric battery
To reload a gun

recharge one's batteries v
recharger ses batteries

rechargeable adj
rechargeable
able to be recharged

rechew v
remâcher
chew again
go over again

rechrome v
rechromer

recidivate v
récidiver
return to criminal behaviour

recidivism n
récidive
committing new offenses after being punished for a crime

recidivist /ɹɪˈsɪdəvɪst/ /ɹɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/ n
récidiviste
one who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits

recipe /ˈɹɛs.ə.pi/ /ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ n
recette
instructions for making or preparing food dishes

recipient /ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/ /ɹɪ.ˈsɪ.pi.ənt/ n
destinataire receveur receveuse récipiendaire
one who receives
personne gréffée
individual receiving donor organs or tissues

reciprocal /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/ adj
réciproque
done by each of two people towards the other

reciprocal /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/ n
inverse
in mathematics

reciprocal pronoun n
pronom réciproque
a part of speech

reciprocally adv
réciproquement
in a reciprocal manner

reciprocate /ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/ v
donner en retour rendre la pareille réciproquer
to mutually give and take something; to interchange

reciprocation n
réciprocité

reciprocity n
réciprocité
the state or quality of being reciprocal

recital /ɹɪˈsaɪtl̩/ n
considérant
a formal explanation of the reasons on which the transaction is founded
récital
the act of reciting
a vocal, instrumental or visual performance by a soloist

recitation /ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən/ n
récitation
act of reciting
material recited

recitative /ɹɛsɪtəˈtiːv/ /ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/ /ˈɹɛsɪteɪtɪv/ n
récitatif
dialogue in an opera etc.

recite /ɹɪˈsaɪt/ v
réciter
to repeat aloud some passage, poem or other text

reciter n
récitateur réciteur
one who recites

reckless /ˈɹɛkləs/ adj
insouciant irresponsable
careless or heedless; headstrong or rash
téméraire branque
indifferent to danger or the consequences

reckon /ˈɹɛkən/ v
calculer compter
to count; to enumerate; to number; also, to compute; to calculate
compter estimer
to count as in a number, rank, or series; to estimate by rank or quality; to place by estimation
considérer estimer
colloquial: to conclude, as by an enumeration and balancing of chances; hence, to think; to suppose

reckon with v
prendre en compte
To take into account
régler ses comptes avec
To settle accounts with or to settle claims with

reckoning /ˈɹɛkn̩ɪŋ/ /ˈɹɛkənɪŋ/ n
calculer estimer
the action of calculating or estimating something
règlement de comptes
the working out of consequences or retribution for one's actions

reclaim /ɹiːˈkleɪm/ /ɹɪˈkleɪm/ /ˈɹiːkleɪm/ v
recouvrer regagner reprendre récupérer
to claim something back, repossess

recluse /ɹɪˈkluːs/ /ˈɹɛkluːs/ n
reclus recluse
a person who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit

recognition /ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ n
reconnaissance
the act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized

recognizable adj
reconnaissable
able to be recognized

recognizably adv
reconnaissablement
in a recognizable manner

recognize /ˈɹɛk.ən.aɪz/ /ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/ /ˈɹɛk.ɪɡ.naɪz/ v
reconnaître
to match in memory; to know from a previous encounter
to acknowledge the existence or legality of
to acknowledge as something
to realize or discover the nature of something

recognized /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/ adj
reconnu
notable, distinguished, honored

recoil /ɹɪˈkɔɪl/ /ˈɹiːkɔɪl/ n
recul
pushback from a fired firearm

recoil /ɹɪˈkɔɪl/ /ˈɹiːkɔɪl/ v
reculer
to pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment

recoilless rifle n
canon sans recul
weapon

recollect /ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/ v
rappeler souvenir
to recall past events

recollection /ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/ n
mémoire
souvenir
act of recalling to the memory

recombination n
recombinaison
in genetics

recommence v
recommencer
to begin again

recommend /ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ v
adviser conseiller recommander
recommander
to commend to the favorable notice of another

recommendable adj
recommandable
capable of being recommended

recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ n
recommandation
act of recommending
that which is recommended

recommendatory adj
recommandatoire
of or pertaining to a recommendation

recompense /ˌɹɛkəmˈpɛns/ n
récompense
that which compensates for a harm done

recompense /ˌɹɛkəmˈpɛns/ v
récompenser
to give compensation

recon /ɹɪˈkɑn/ /ɹɪˈkɒn/ /ˈɹikɑn/ /ˈɹiːkɒn/ n
reco
reconnaissance

reconcentrate v
reconcentrer

reconcile /ɹɪˈkɒnsaɪl/ /ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/ v
réconcilier
to restore a friendly relationship (transitive)
réconcilier concilier
to make things compatible or consistent

reconciliation /ˌɹɛk(ə)nsɪlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
réconciliation raccommodement
re-establishment of friendly relations
réconciliation rapprochement
process of comparing and resolving apparent differences between accounting records

reconnaissance /ɹɪˈkɒnəsəns/ n
reconnaissance
act of gathering information

reconnect /ˌɹiː.kəˈnɛkt/ v
reconnecter
connect again or differently

reconnection n
reconnexion
connection of that which has been severed

reconnoiter /ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtə/ /ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtɚ/ [ˌɹʷɛkəˈnɔɪ̯tʰə] [ˌɹˠɛkəˈnɔɪ̯ɾɚ] v
reconnaître
perform a reconnaissance

reconquest n
reconquête
act or process of conquering again

reconsider v
reconsidérer
to consider a matter thought already to have been decided

reconsideration n
reconsidération
the act of reconsidering or something reconsidered

reconstructed language n
langue reconstruite
a hypothetical language formed by making comparisons between actual languages

reconstruction n
reconstitution
attempt to understand
reconstruction
act of restoring
something reconstructed or restored

reconstructionism n
reconstructionnisme

reconstructionist n
reconstructionniste

record /ˈɹɛk.ɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɔːd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɚd/ adj
record

record /ˈɹɛk.ɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɔːd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɚd/ n
disque
phonograph record
enregistrement
information put into a lasting physical medium
computing: set of data relating to a single individual or item
record
most extreme known value of some achievement

record /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ v
enregistrer
make an audio or video recording of
make a record of

record chart n
Hit-parade
Ranking of music by popularity

record label n
label discographique maison de disques
record company

record player n
tourne-disque gramophone phonographe pick-up électrophone
analogue electronic device for playing gramophone records

record producer n
producteur de disques producteur musical productrice de disques productrice musicale

record-breaking adj
record
exceeding the highest previously recorded level in that activity

recordable adj
enregistrable
able to be used to record something

recorder n
enregistreur
recording device
flûte à bec
musical instrument

recording n
enregistrement
reproduction stored in a permanent medium

recount /ɹiːˈkaʊnt/ /ˈɹiːkaʊnt/ v
recompter
to count again

recount /ɹɪˈkaʊnt/ v
raconter
to tell, narrate

recover /ɹɪˈkʌvə/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ v
guérir remettre récupérer
intransitive: to get better, regain health
recouvrer
transitive: to get back, regain

recoverability n
recouvrabilité

recovery /ɹəˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹəˈkʌvɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɹi/ n
guérison rétablissement
return to normal health
récupération recouvrement rétablissement
act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost

recovery position n
PLS position latérale de sécurité

recreate /ɹiːkɹɪˈeɪt/ v
recréer
create anew

recreate /ˈɹɛkɹɪeɪt/ v
se réjouir
to enjoy or entertain oneself

recreation /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
recréation
The process of recreating something

recreation /ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
récréation
activity that diverts, amuses or stimulates

recreation room n
salle de jeux
room used for a variety of purposes

recreational adj
récréationnel
for, or relating to, for recreation

recreational drug n
drogue euphorisante drogue récréative

recreational vehicle n
camping-car véhicule récréatif
vehicle or trailer

recriminalize v
recriminaliser
to make something be a crime

recriminate /ɹɪˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/ v
récriminer
to accuse in return

recrudescence /ˌɹikɹuˈdɛs(ə)ns/ /ˌɹiːkɹuːˈdɛs(ə)ns/ /ˌɹɛ-/ n
recrudescence
acute recurrence of a disease, or its symptoms, after a period of improvement

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ /ɹɪˈkɹuːt/ n
recrue
newly enlisted soldier

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ /ɹɪˈkɹuːt/ v
enrôler recruter
recruter
To prompt to intervene in a body region
to supply with new men, as an army
recruter enrôler
to enroll or enlist new members or potential employees

recruiter n
recruteur
one employed to recruit others

recruitment /rɪˈkruːt.mənt / n
recrutement
process or art of finding candidates or recruits

rectal /ˈrɛk.təl/ adj
rectal
Of, via or related to the rectum

rectangle /ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/ n
rectangle
quadrilateral

rectangular /ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjəlɚ/ /ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjʊlə/ adj
rectangulaire
having a shape like a rectangle

rectify /ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪ/ v
rectifier
to correct or amend something

rectitude /ˈɹɛk.tə.tjuːd/ /ˈɹɛk.tə.tuːd/ /ˈɹɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/ n
droiture rectitude rigueur
rightness of principle or practice
rectitude
straightness; state or quality of having a constant direction

recto /ˈɹɛk.toʊ/ n
recto
The front side of a flat object
The right-hand page of a book

rector /ˈɹɛktə/ /ˈɹɛktɚ/ n
recteur
headmaster

rectory /ˈɹɛktəɹi/ n
cure presbytère
residence of Roman Catholic priest

rectum /ˈɹɛktəm/ n
rectum
terminal part of the large intestine

recumbent adj
couché allongé gisant
lying down

recumbent n
vélo couché
special type of bicycle

recur /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)/ v
resurvenir revenir réapparaître
to happen again

recurrence n
récurrence
a return of symptoms as part of the natural progress of a disease
the instance of recurring; frequent occurrence
return or reversion to a certain state

recurrent adj
périodique récurrent
recurring time after time

recurring /rɪˈkəːrɪŋ/ adj
récurrent répétitif répété

recursion /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)ʒən/ n
recursion

recursive /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/ adj
récursif
computing: of a program or function that calls itself
drawing upon itself
mathematics: of an expression, in which each term is determined by applying a formula to preceding terms
computing: of a set whose characteristic function is recursive
computing: of a function which can be computed in a finite amount of time

recursive acronym n
acronyme récursif
an acronym in which a word of the phrase represented by the acronym is the acronym itself

recursivity n
récursivité
quality of being recursive

recurve bow n
arc classique
type of bow

recuse /ɹiˈkjuz/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈkjuːz/ v
récuser
(transitive, reflexive) of a judge, juror, or prosecutor: to declare (oneself) unable to participate in a court case due to an actual or potential conflict of interest or lack of impartality
to reject or repudiate (an authority, a person, a court judgment, etc.)

recut v
recouper
to cut again

recyclable adj
recyclable
able to be recycled

recycle /ɹiˈsaɪkəl/ /ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ /ɹɪˈsaɪkəl/ v
recycler
to break down and reuse component materials
recycler réutiliser
to reuse as a whole

recycle bin n
corbeille
container

recycling n
recyclage
the practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use

red /ɹɛd/ [ɻʷɛˑd̥] adj
rouge
having red as its colour
left-wing, socialist or communist
roux rouge
of hair: orange-brown

red /ɹɛd/ [ɻʷɛˑd̥] n
rouge
colour
socialist, communist

red admiral n
vulcain
butterfly

red as a beetroot adj
rouge comme une pivoine
being the colour of a beetroot

red blood cell n
érythrocyte globule rouge hématie
haemoglobin-carrying blood cell in vertebrates

red cabbage n
chou rouge
a variety of cabbage having red leaves

red campion n
compagnon rouge silène dioïque
Silene dioica

red card n
carton rouge
instructions to vacate an area
carton rouge carte rouge
sports: card

red carpet n
tapis rouge
VIP treatment
a strip of red carpet laid for a VIP

red cent n
liard
a very small amount of money in the negative

red clover n
trèfle des prés trèfle violet
Trifolium pratense

red crossbill n
bec-croisé des sapins
Loxia curvirostra

red currant /ˈɹɛdˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈɹɛdˌkʌɹənt/ n
groseille rouge
fruit
groseillier à grappes
plant

red deer n
cerf rouge cerf élaphe cerf commun élaphe
Cervus elaphus

red dwarf n
naine rouge
small star

red fescue n
fétuque rouge
Festuca rubra

red flag n
avertissement mauvais signe signal d'alarme
a cue, warning, or alert; a sign or signal that something is wrong
drapeau rouge
socialist symbol

red fox n
renard roux
Vulpes vulpes

red giant n
géante rouge
large red star

red herring n
diversion fausse piste hareng rouge leurre
misleading clue
hareng saur
smoke-cured herring

red kite n
milan royal
Milvus milvus

red kuri squash n
potimarron courge châtaigne
orange colored winter squash

red light n
feu rouge
a warning light, especially as a traffic signal

red line n
ligne rouge
a boundary or limit which should not be crossed

red link n
lien rouge

red meat n
viande rouge
meat

red mullet n
rouget
fish of the family Mullidae

red onion n
oignon rouge
a type of onion with reddish purplish skin

red panda n
panda roux panda éclatant petit panda
Ailurus fulgens

red pepper n
paprika
red colored pepper

red phalarope n
phalarope à bec large
Phalaropus fulicarius

red phosphorus n
phosphore rouge
allotrope of phosphorus

red pill v
rougepiluler
To enable a person to overcome illusion and perceive harsher reality

red pine n
pin rouge
Pinus resinosa

red poppy n
coquelicot
any red poppy

red rag n
chiffon rouge
something that will enrage another particular person

red rail n
poule rouge râle de Maurice
bird of extinct Mauritian species

red room n
chambre rouge red room

red scare n
peur rouge
perceived threat from communism and leftist movements

red snapper n
perche rouge vivaneau
fish of Lutjanus

red squirrel n
écureuil roux
Sciurus vulgaris

red state n
État rouge
red state in the United States

red tape n
paperasserie impôt papier paperasse
excessive bureaucracy

red tide n
marée rouge
algal bloom

red turtle dove n
tourterelle à tête grise
bird

red wine n
vin rouge
red coloured wine

red wolf n
loup rouge
Canis rufus

red, white and blue adj
bleu, blanc et rouge
a flag of these three colours

red-backed hawk n
buse tricolore
Buteo polyosoma

red-backed shrike n
pie-grièche écorcheur
medium-sized bird

red-breasted flycatcher n
gobemouche nain
Ficedula parva

red-breasted goose n
bernache à cou roux
Branta ruficollis

red-collared widowbird n
euplecte veuve-noire
species of bird

red-crested pochard n
nette rousse
Netta rufina

red-crowned crane n
grue du Japon
Grus japonensis

red-eye /ˈɹɛdaɪ/ /ˈɹɛdˌaɪ/ n
yeux rouges
redness in the eye(s) of someone in a colour photograph

red-flanked bluetail n
rossignol à flancs roux
Tarsiger cyanurus

red-footed falcon n
faucon kobez
Falco vespertinus

red-handed adj
en flagrant délit la main dans le sac
in the act of wrongdoing

red-light district n
quartier chaud quartier des putes red light
area of prostitution

red-necked buzzard n
buse d'Afrique
Buteo auguralis

red-necked stint n
bécasseau à col roux
Calidris ruficollis

red-rumped swallow n
hirondelle rousseline
Cecropis daurica

red-shouldered hawk n
buse à épaulettes
Buteo lineatus

red-tailed hawk n
buse à queue rousse
bird of prey

red-tailed tropicbird n
phaéton à brins rouges
species of tropicbird

red-throated diver n
plongeon catmarin
loon

red-throated pipit n
Pipit à gorge rousse
Anthus cervinus

red-throated thrush n
grive à gorge rousse
Turdus ruficollis

red-winged blackbird n
carouge à épaulettes
Agelaius phoeniceus

redact /ɹɪˈdækt/ v
caviarder censurer
to censor, to black out or remove parts of (a document) while leaving the remainder

redden /ˈɹɛdn̩/ v
faire rougir
to make red
rougir
to become red

reddish /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ adj
rougeâtre
resembling the colour red
quite red; red to a certain extent

redeem /ɹɪˈdiːm/ v
améliorer réformer
to change for the better, reform
libérer
to set free by force
libérer soulager
to clear, release from debt or blame
liquider
to convert into cash
racheter
to recover ownership of something by paying a sum
to restore the reputation, honour of ...
réparer rétablir
to repair, restore
secourir
to save, rescue, recover

redeemable adj
corrigible
susceptible to correction or reform
remboursable
(finance) capable of being paid off or repurchased

redeemer n
rédempteur
one who redeems

redefine v
redéfinir
to give a new or different definition to a word

redefinition n
redéfinition
act or event of redefining

redemption /ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/ n
rédemption
salvation from sin
the act of redeeming or something redeemed
the recovery, for a fee, of a pawned article

redeposit v
redéposer
all senses

redhead /ˈɹɛdˌhɛd/ n
fuligule à tête rouge
Aythya americana
roux rousse
red-haired person

redheaded adj
roux rouquin
having red hair

rediffusion n
rediffusion
the rebroadcasting of a programme

redirect v
faire suivre réadresser
instruct to go elsewhere
réorienter
to give new direction to

redirection /ɹiːdaɪˈɹɛkʃən/ /ɹiːdəˈɹɛkʃən/ /ɹiːdɪˈɹɛkʃən/ n
redirection
automated process
setting a new direction

rediscover v
redécouvrir retrouver
to discover again

redistribute /ˌɹi.dɪˈstɹɪb.jut/ /ˌɹiː.dɪˈstɹɪb.juːt/ /ˌɹiːˈdɪs.tɹɪb.juːt/ v
redistribuer
distribute again

redistribution /ˌɹiːdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ n
redistribution
act of changing the distribution of resources

redneck /ˈɹɛdnɛk/ n
baraki beauf
uneducated, unsophisticated person

redness n
rougeur
quality of being red

redo /ɹiˈduː/ /ˈɹiːdu/ v
refaire
to do again

redolent /ˈɹed.ə.lənt/ /ˈɹɛd.ə.lənt/ /ˈɹɛd.əʊ.lənt/ adj
parfumé
fragrant or aromatic

redoubt /ɹəˈdəʊt/ /ɹəˈdʌʊt/ /ɹɪˈdaʊt/ n
redoute
fortification

redoubtable /ɹɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/ adj
redoutable
awe-inspiring

redox /ˈɹiːdɒks/ /ˈɹɛdɒks/ n
oxydoréduction
chemical reaction

redshank n
gambette
Old World wading bird

redshift /ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft/ n
décalage vers le rouge
change in wavelength

redskin n
Peau-Rouge
an American Indian

redstart n
rougequeue
ground-feeding bird

reduce /ɹɪˈd(j)us/ /ɹɪˈdjuːs/ /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːs/ v
réduire
to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something
réduire diminuer

reduced /ɹɪˈdjust/ /ɹɪˈdjuːst/ /ɹɪˈdust/ adj
amoindri réduit soldé
réduit
made smaller, less

reducer n
réducteur
something that reduces

reducible adj
réductible
able to be factored into polynomials of lower degree

reductase /ɹɪˈdʌk.teɪz/ n
réductase
enzyme that chemically reduces its substrate

reduction /ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/ /ɹɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
réduction
chemistry: reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced
act, process, or result of reducing
computability theory: a transformation of one problem into another problem
math: rewriting an expression
medical procedure to restore a fracture
cooking: process of concentrating a sauce
amount or rate by which something is reduced

reductional adj
réductionnel
of, pertaining to, or producing reduction

reductionism n
réductionnisme
(philosophy) theory holding that complex systems can be reduced to simpler components
approach of studying complex systems

reductionist adj
réductionniste
of, or relating to reductionism

redundancy /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈdʌnd(ə)nsi/ /ɹɪˈdʌndən(t)si/ n
chômage économique
state of being unemployed because one's job is no longer necessary
redondance
state of being redundant
duplication of parts of a message to guard against transmission errors
duplication of components or circuits to provide survival of the total system in case of failure of single components

redundant /ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/ adj
redondant
superfluous
needlessly wordy

redundantly adv
redondamment
in a redundant manner

reduplication /-plɪ-/ /-ʃɪn/ /ɹi-/ /ɹəˌd(j)u.plə.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹɪ-/ /ɹɪ.djuː.plɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
redoublement
the act of, or an instance of, reduplication

redux /ɹiˈdʌks/ /ˈɹiːdʌks/ adj
de retour
redone, restored, brought back, or revisited

redwing n
grive mauvis
Turdus iliacus

redwood n
séquoia
the species Sequoia sempervirens

reed /ɹiːd/ n
anche
music: part of mouthpiece
anche jonc chaume roseau
canne jonc
hollow stem
instrument à anche
music: instrument
peigne
weaving
roseau
grass-like plant
material

reed bed n
roselière
place where reeds grow

reed switch n
interrupteur reed interrupteur à lames souples
type of electrical switch

reed warbler n
rousserolle effarvatte
Acrocephalus scirpaceus

reeducation camp n
camp de rééducation
camp where dissidents undergo reeducation

reef /ɹiːf/ n
filon
large vein of auriferous quartz
récif écueil
rocks at or near surface of the water
ris
arrangement to reduce the area of a sail

reef /ɹiːf/ v
arriser prendre un ris
sailing

reef knot n
nœud plat
type of knot

reefal adj
récifal
of or pertaining to a reef

reefer /ˈɹiːfə/ /ˈɹiːfɚ/ n
joint
marijuana cigarette

reek /riːk/ n
puanteur
unpleasant smell

reek /riːk/ v
empester puer fouetter schlinguer
to have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell
puer
to be evidently associated with something unpleasant

reel /ɹiːl/ n
bobine
spool
enrouleur
machine for winding yarns
reel
dance, music

reel /ɹiːl/ v
embobiner enrouler
to wind on a reel
tituber
to walk shakily or unsteadily

reel in v
attirer attirer l'attention capter capter l'attention ferrer
bring in
ramener tirer hors de l'eau
(fishing) bring out of the water

reel off v
débiter
list effortlessly and quickly

reelect v
réélire
to elect for a subsequent time

reelection n
réélection
the act of being elected after already being elected once

reem /ɹiːm/ /ɹɪˈɛm/ n
réem
horned creature

reembark v
rembarquer

reenactment n
reconstitution
replication of earlier event

reenactor n
reconstitueur reconstitueuse reconstituteur
participant of a historical reenactment

reenter v
rentrer
to enter again

reestablish v
rétablir
establish again

refection /ɹɪˈfɛkʃən/ n
réfection
a light meal

refectory /ɹɪˈfɛkt(ə)ɹi/ n
réfectoire
dining-hall

refer /ɹɪˈfɜː/ /ɹɪˈfɝ/ v
renvoyer référer
to allude to (grammar term)
référer
référer renvoyer
to direct to a source for help or information

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ n
arbitre
sport: umpire, judge of a game
person who settles a dispute

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ v
arbitrer
to act as a judge of a game or contest

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns//ˈɹɛfɹəns//ˈɹɛfɹənt͡s/ /ˈɹɛfəɹɛns/ n
référence
measurement one can compare to
computing: object containing information which refers to data stored elsewhere
academic writing: source
academic writing: identification of a source
référence recommandation
information about a person

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns//ˈɹɛfɹəns//ˈɹɛfɹənt͡s/ /ˈɹɛfəɹɛns/ v
faire référence à référer
to mention
référencer faire référence à référer
to refer to

reference book n
livre de référence
book providing factual information

reference work n
ouvrage de référence
compendium of information

referendum /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ n
référendum
direct popular vote

referential integrity n
intégrité référentielle
referential integrity

referrer n
recommandataire
person who refers another

refill /ˌɹiːˈfɪl/ v
reremplir
to fill up again

refillable adj
rechargeable
capable of being refilled

refinance v
refinancer
renew the terms of a loan

refine /ɹɪˈfaɪn/ v
affiner raffiner perfectionner

refined /ɹiːfaɪnd/ adj
châtié
raffiné affiné
cultured, elegant

refinement /ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/ /ɹɪˈfaɪnmənt/ n
raffinement
high-class style; cultivation

refinery /rɪˈfaɪnərɪ/ n
raffinerie
building used to produce refined products

reflect /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ v
refléter
to be bent back from a surface
to give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.
refléter s'accorder suivre
to agree with; to closely follow
réfléchir
to think seriously; to ponder or consider
réfléchir refléter
to mirror, or show the image of something
to bend back from a surface
se refléter
to be mirrored

reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ n
reflet
something that is reflected
reflet réflexion
réflexion reflet
act of reflecting; the state of being reflected

reflector /ɹɪˈflɛktə(ɹ)/ n
réflecteur
small reflecting disk on a vehicle

reflex /ɹɪˈflɛks/ /ˈɹiːflɛks/ n
continuateur
the descendant of an earlier language element, such as a word or phoneme, in a daughter language
réflexe
automatic response

reflex camera n
appareil reflex

reflexive /ɹəˈflɛksɪv/ adj
réfléchi
in grammar

reflexive pronoun n
pronom réfléchi
a part of speech

reflexive verb n
verbe réfléchi verbe pronominal
verb with equivalent subject and direct object

reflux /ˈɹiː.flʌks/ n
reflux
backwards flow of any fluid
technique using a reflux condenser

reforest v
reboiser reforester
replant

reforestation n
reboisement reforestation
replanting

reform /ɹəˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔːm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔːm/ n
réforme
amendment

reform /ɹəˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔːm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔːm/ v
réformer
to put into a new and improved form or condition

reform school n
maison de correction maison de redressement
institution for juveniles

reformism n
réformisme
Any of several movements that promote reform

reformist adj
réformiste
advocating reform of an institution or body

reformist n
réformiste
one who advocates reform (of an institution)

reformulate v
reformuler
to formulate again

reformulation n
reformulation
formulating anew
new formulation

refoulement /ɹəˈfuːlmɒ̃/ /ɹəˌfulˈmɑn/ n
refoulement
rendition of a person to an area (chiefly their country of origin) where they will face mistreatment; an instance of this

refound v
refonder
reestablish

refract v
réfracter
to cause to change direction

refraction /ɹəˈfɹækʃən/ n
réfraction
bending of any wave

refractive index n
indice de réfraction
ratio of the speed of light in vacuum to another medium

refractometer n
réfractomètre
instrument used to measure the refractive index

refractory /ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i/ adj
réfractaire
not affected by great heat
medicine: difficult to heal
obstinate; strongly opposed

refractory metal n
métal réfractaire
metal with an unusually high melting point

refragable /ˈɹɛ.fɹə.ɡə.bəl/ adj
réfragable

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ n
refrain
burden of song

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ v
abstenir
to abstain (from)
s'abstenir se retenir
to keep oneself from action
se retenir se réfréner

refresh /ɹiˈfɹɛʃ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/ v
rafraîchir revigorer
to renew or revitalize

refresh someone's memory v
rafraîchir la mémoire

refreshing /ɹəˈfɹɛʃɪŋ/ adj
rafraîchissant
refreshing

refreshment /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ.mənt/ n
rafraîchissement
light snack or drink
the action of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour

refrigerant n
fluide frigorigène réfrigérant
substance undergoing phase change

refrigerate /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəɹeɪt/ v
réfrigérer
keep cool in refrigerator

refrigeration n
réfrigération
process of preserving something by cooling
process of transferring heat from an object in order to cool it

refrigerator /ɹəˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ n
réfrigérateur frigo
appliance

refringence n
réfringence
refractive power; refraction

refuel /ɹiːˈfjuːl/ /ɹiːˈfjuːəl/ /ˈɹiːfjuːl/ /ˈɹiːfjuːəl/ v
faire le plein ravitailler
to refill with fuel

refuge /ˈɹɛfjuːd͡ʒ/ n
refuge
place providing safety, protection or shelter
state of safety, protection or shelter

refugee /ɹɛfjʊˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈɹɛfjʊd͡ʒiː/ n
réfugié réfugiée
person seeking political asylum
person seeking economic asylum
person seeking refuge from natural disaster

refugee camp n
camp de réfugiés

refulgence /ɹəˈfʊl.d͡ʒənts/ /ɹəˈfʌl.d͡ʒənts/ /ɹɪˈfʌl.d͡ʒənts/ n
éclat
the quality of being refulgent

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ n
remboursement
amount of money returned

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ v
rembourser
to return (money) to (someone)

refurbish /ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/ /ɹiːˈfɜːbɪʃ/ v
renouveler restaurer
rebuild or replenish

refusal /ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/ n
refus
the act of refusing

refuse /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ n
déchets ordures détritus
items or material that have been discarded

refuse /ɹɪˈfjuːz/ v
refuser
(transitive) decline (request, demand)
(intransitive) decline a request or demand

refusenik /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈfjuznɪk/ /ɹɪˈfjuːznɪk/ n
refuznik
one of the citizens of the former Soviet Union who was refused permission to emigrate
person who refuses to do something, usually as a protest

refutation n
réfutation
an act of refuting

refute /ɹəˈfjut/ /ɹɪˈfjuːt/ v
chicaner contester rejeter récuser
to deny the truth or correctness of (something)
réfuter
to prove (something) to be false or incorrect

regain /ɹiːˈɡeɪn/ /ˈɹiːɡeɪn/ v
reconquérir reprendre
to get back, to recover possession of

regal /ˈɹiːɡəl/ adj
régalien
befitting a king
of or having to do with royalty

regale /ɹəˈɡeɪl/ /ɹɪˈɡeɪl/ v
régaler
to please someone with entertainment
to provide a meal and entertainment

regalia /ɹəˈɡeɪl.i.ə/ n
regalia
emblems, symbols or paraphernalia

regard /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
concerner regarder
to have to do with
considérer regarder
to consider, look upon in a given way

regarding /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ preposition
quant à
concerning

regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd.lɪs/ adv
malgré tout
actioned in a way which shows no consideration

regardless of preposition
nonobstant peu importe quel que soit quelle que soit
without attention to

regards /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdz/ n
cordialement
greeting at the end of a letter
respects
greeting to pass to another person

regasification n
regazéification
evaporation

regasification plant n
usine de regazéification

regasify v
regazéifier
reevaporate

regatta /ɹɪˈɡætə/ /ɹɪˈɡɑtə/ n
régate
boat race

regency /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənsi/ n
régence
system of government

regenerate /ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹeɪt/ v
régénérer
to revitalize
to construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner

regeneration n
régénération
rebuilding or restructuring; large scale repair or renewal

regent /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənt/ n
régent régente
one who rules in place of the monarch

reggae /ˈɹɛɡeɪ/ n
reggae
music genre

reggeon n
reggéon

regicide /ˈɹɛd͡ʒəsaɪd/ n
régicide
the killing of a king
one who kills a king

regime /ɹeɪˈʒiːm/ /ɹəˈʒiːm/ /ˈɹeɪʒiːm/ n
régime
form of government
mode of rule or management
period of rule

regime change n
changement de régime
overthrow of a government

regimen /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.mən/ n
régime
any regulation or remedy which is intended to produce beneficial effects by gradual operation
grammar: object

regiment /ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪmənt/ n
régiment
army unit

reginicide n
réginicide
the killing of a queen

regiolect n
régiolecte

region /ˈɹiːd͡ʒən/ [ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩] n
région
any considerable and connected part of a space or surface
an administrative subdivision
a place in or a part of the body in any way indicated

regional /ˈɹiːd͡ʒnəl/ /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəl/ adj
régional
pertaining to a specific region

regional lockout n
codage régional verrouillage régional
prevents the playing of imported media on a domestically marketed device

regionalism n
régionalisme
linguistic characteristic
political tendency

regionalization n
régionalisation
an act or process of regionalizing

regionally /ˈɹiːd͡ʒnəli/ /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəli/ adv
régionalement

register /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ n
inscription
act of registering
niveau de langue registre
linguistics: style of a language used in a particular context
registre
book of such entries
computing: part of the central processing unit used to store and manipulate numbers
grille at the outflow of a ventilation duct
music: organ stop
music: range of a voice or instrument
printing: exact alignment of lines, margins and colors

register /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ v
enregistrer imprimer
to record, especially in writing
enregistrer inscrire
to enter in a register
imprimer
to make an impression
inscrire
to place one's name, or have one's name placed in a register
to enroll, especially to vote
recaler
printing: to adjust so as to be properly aligned

register office n
bureau de [[l']]état civil service de [[l']]état civil état civil
the local office in which births, marriages and deaths are registered, and in which civil marriages are conducted

register ton n
tonneau
unit of capacity

registered /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.təd/ /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɚd/ adj
enregistré inscrit
having had one's name added to an official list
recommandé
having a mailed item recorded in a register

registered mail n
recommandé courrier recommandé
type of mail

registered trademark n
marque déposée
officially registered trademark

registrar /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪsˌtɹɑɹ/ n
registraire
official keeper of records
registrar
service that manages domain names

registration n
enregistrement
the act of signing up or registering for something

registry /ˈɹɛdʒɪstɹi/ n
base de registre registre
database
enregistrement
registration

regmaglypt /ˈɹɛɡməɡlipt/ /ˈɹɛɡməɡlɪpt/ n
regmaglypte
small, shallow indentation or pit on the surface of a meteorite

regolith /ˈɹɛɡəlɪθ/ n
régolithe
layer of loose rock that constitutes the surface of most land

regress /ɹɪˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈɹiːˌɡɹɛs/ v
régresser
to move backwards to an earlier stage

regression /ɹiːˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ /ɹəˈɡɹeʃ.ən/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ n
régression
return to a previous state
statistics: analytic method

regressive adj
régressif
that tends to return, revert, or regress
whose rate decreases as the amount increases

regressive assimilation n
assimilation régressive
phonology: sound change process

regret /ɹiˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ n
regret
instance of such an emotion

regret /ɹiˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ v
regretter
feel sorry about some past thing

regrettable adj
regrettable
of an event, action, or state, allowing or deserving regret

regrouping n
regroupement
act or result of grouping again

regular /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ/ [ˈɹɛɡ.jɪ̈.lɚ] [ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ] adj
commun
botany, zoology: having all the parts of the same kind alike in size and shape
en ordre régulier
demonstrating consistent set of rules
normal classique ordinaire
having expected characteristics
réglé
having bowel movements or menstrual periods in the expected way
régulier
having a constant pattern
grammar
happening at constant intervals
bound by religious rule
of a polygon: having all sides and corresponding angles equal
of a polyhedron: whose faces are all congruent regular polygons
permanently organised

regular /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ/ [ˈɹɛɡ.jɪ̈.lɚ] [ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ] n
habitué habituée habituées habitués régulier
routine visitor
habitué régulier
frequent customer

regular expression n
expression rationnelle expression régulière
computing: a concise description of a pattern to be matched

regular polygon n
polygone régulier
polygon which is both equiangular and equilateral

regular verb n
verbe régulier
a verb which conjugates regularly

regularity /ˌɹɛɡjuˈlæɹəti/ n
régularité
condition or quality of being regular

regularize /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚaɪz/ v
régulariser
to make regular

regularly /ˈɹɛɡjəli/ /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊləli/ adv
normalement ordinairement
normally, ordinarily
régulièrement fréquemment
with constant frequency

regulate /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/ v
régler
adjust

regulation /ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
règlement
EU: self-effecting legislative act
règlement réglementation
law or administrative rule
régulation
mechanism controlling DNA transcription
physiological process maintaining homœostasis

regulator /ˈɹɛɡ.ju.leɪt.ɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.leɪt.ə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.leɪt.ɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.leɪt.ə/ n
régulateur
type of gene

regulatory /ˈɹɛɡjələtɹi/ /ˈɹɛɡjələˌtoʊɹi/ /ˈɹɛɡjələˌtɔːɹi/ adj
réglementaire régulateur régulatoire
of or pertaining to regulation

regulatory framework n
cadre de régulation
set of regulations

regurgitate /ɹɪˈɡɝd͡ʒəˌteɪt/ n
régurgiter
to throw up

regurgitator n
régurgiteur

rehab /ˈɹiːhæb/ n
désintox
An act of rehabilitation

rehabilitate /ɹiː(h)əˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v
réhabiliter
to restore (someone) to their former state, reputation, possessions, status etc.
to restore into society
to restore the reputation or image of
to return to good health after illness

rehabilitation /ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩] n
réhabilitation
process

rehair n
reméchage
an instance of re-hairing
remécher
to rehair

rehash /ɹiːˈhæʃ/ /ˈɹiːˌhæʃ/ v
ressasser
to rework old material, redo some work, with some variations

rehear v
réentendre
to hear again

rehearsal /ɹɪˈhɜːsl̩/ /ɹɪˈhɝsl̩/ n
répétition
practicing of performance to test or improve it

rehearse /ɹɪˈhɝs/ [ɹɪˈhɜːs] v
rabâcher ressasser
repeat what has already been said
répéter
practice by repetition or recitation

reheat v
réchauffer
heat something after it has cooled off

rehouse v
reloger
to rehouse

reichsmark n
reichsmark
monetary unit

reification /ˌɹeɪəfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
réification
Consideration of an abstract thing as if it were concrete, or of an inanimate object as if it were living

reify /ˈɹeɪ.ə.faɪ/ /ˈɹiː.ə.faɪ/ v
réifier
to regard something abstract as if it were a concrete material thing

reign /ɹeɪn/ n
règne
the exercise of sovereign power
the period during which a monarch rules

reign /ɹeɪn/ v
régner
exercise sovereign power

reimbursable adj
remboursable
capable of being reimbursed for

reimburse /ˌɹiːɪmˈbɜː(ɹ)s/ v
rembourser
to compensate with pay or money; especially, to repay money spent on one's behalf

reimbursement /ˌɹiː.ɪmˈbɜːs.mənt/ n
remboursement
compensating someone for an expense

reimmerse v
réimmerger
immerse again

reimplantation n
réimplantation
implanting again

rein /ɹeɪn/ n
rêne
strap or rope

reincarnate v
réincarner
be reborn

reincarnation /ˌɹiːɪŋkɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪʃən/ n
réincarnation
rebirth of a mental capacity in a physical life form

reindeer /ˈɹeɪndɪə/ /ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/ n
renne caribou
Rangifer tarandus

reindeer moss n
lichen des rennes
Cladonia rangiferina

reindustrialization n
réindustrialisation
the reintroduction of industry

reindustrialize v
réindustrialiser
to reintroduce industry to

reinette n
reinette
any of various kinds of apple

reinforce /ˌɹi.ɪnˈfɔɹs/ /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfoːs/ /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
renforcer
to strengthen by addition
to emphasize or review

reinforced adj
renforcé
having been or containing reinforcement

reinforced concrete n
béton armé
building material

reinforcement /ˌɹiːɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)smənt/ n
renfort
thing that reinforces
act or state of reinforcing or being reinforced
renforts
in plural: additional troops or materiel sent to support a military action

reinforcement learning n
apprentissage par renforcement

reinstall v
réinstaller
install again

reinstallation n
réinstallation
the act or process of reinstalling

reinstate /ɹiː.ɪnˈsteɪt/ v
réactiver rétablir
to bring back into use or existence
réintégrer rétablir
to restore to a former position or rank

reinsurance n
réassurance
insurance purchased by insurance companies

reintegration n
réintégration
process of reintegrating

reinterpret v
réinterpréter
to interpret again

reintroduce v
réintroduire
introduce again

reinvent the wheel /ˌɹiːɪnˌvɛnt ðə ˈ(h)wiːl/ v
réinventer la roue
do work unnecessarily

reinvigorate v
revigorer
to give new energy or strength

reinvite v
réinviter
invite again

reis n
raïs
holder of military rank

reiter /ˈɹʌɪtə/ n
reître
German cavalryman

reiterate /ɹiˈɪt.əɹ.eɪt/ adj
réitéré
repeated

reiterate /ɹiˈɪt.əɹ.eɪt/ v
réitérer
to say or do repeatedly

reject /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɹiː.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
rejeter
to refuse to accept

rejection /ɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ n
refus rejet
act of rejecting

rejoice /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ v
réjouir
be happy
make happy

rejoinder /ɹɪd͡ʒˈɔɪndɚ/ n
réplique
reply
réponse
defendant's answer

rejoneador n
rejoneador
(bullfighting) mounted bullfighter

rejuvenate /ɹiːˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ v
rajeunir
render young again

rejuvenation n
rajeunissement
the process of rendering young again

rekindle v
rallumer
To kindle once again
raviver
To revive

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ /ˈɹiːˌlæps/ n
rechute récidive
the act or situation of relapsing

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ /ˈɹiːˌlæps/ v
rechuter
To fall back again

relate /ɹiˈleɪt/ /ɹɪˈleɪt/ v
concerner

related /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ adj
apparenté
being a relative of
lié apparenté
standing in relation or connection

related right n
droit voisin
right of a creative work

relation /ɹɪˈleɪʃən/ n
parent parentage parentaille parente parentèle parenté
member of one's family
relation
mathematics: set of ordered tuples, a Boolean function of two or more arguments
way in which two things may be associated
set of ordered tuples retrievable by a database

relational adj
relationnel
relating to, using, or being a method of organizing data in a database

relational adjective n
adjectif relationnel
adjective derived from a proper noun

relational database n
base de données relationnelle
relational database

relational model n
modèle relationnel
database model

relationship /ɹɪˈleɪ.ʃənˌʃɪp/ [ɹɪˈleɪ.ʃn̩ˌʃɪp] n
rapport
connection or association
relation
romantic or sexual involvement
kinship

relationship anarchy n
anarchie relationelle
practice of forming relationships unbound by societal rules or categories

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adj
relatif
conditional; depending on something else

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] n
parent
someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family

relative atomic mass n
masse atomique relative poids atomique
ratio

relative clause n
relative subordonnée relative proposition relative
type of subordinate clause

relative humidity n
humidité relative
amount of water vapor in the air

relative pitch n
oreille relative
the ability to identify or create a given note by comparing it with a reference note and discerning the interval between those two notes

relative pronoun n
pronom relatif
pronoun that introduces a relative clause

relative superlative n
superlatif relatif
a form of the superlative

relatively /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adv
relativement
proportionally

relativism n
relativisme
theory that truth and moral values are relative

relativity /ɹɛləˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌɹɛləˈtɪvɪti/ [-ɾi] n
relativité
principle that the laws of physics should be the same for all observers
the state of being relative to something else

relativize v
relativiser
to make relative to

relaunch n
relancement
act of launching again

relaunch v
relancer
to launch again

relax /ɹɪˈlæks/ v
détendre se relaxer
to calm down
relâcher
to make something loose
se détendre
to become less severe or tense

relaxation /ˌɹilækˈseɪʃən/ /ˌɹɪlækˈseɪʃən/ n
relaxation
relaxation détente
act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed

relaxed /ɹɪˈlækst/ adj
détendu
having an easy-going mood

relaxing adj
reposant relaxant
allowing one to relax

relay /ɹiˈleɪ/ /ˈɹiːleɪ/ n
relais relai
electrical actuator

relay /ɹiˈleɪ/ /ˈɹiːleɪ/ v
relayer
to place (people or horses) in relays
transmettre
to pass on or transfer (information)

relayer n
relayeur relayeuse
athlete in a relay race

relearn /ɹiːˈləːn/ v
réapprendre

release /ɹiˈliːs/ /ɹəˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ n
libération
biochemistry
lâcher relâche
event of setting free
parution sortie
product made recently available
remise de dette
law: giving up of a claim; debt release
version
software: distribution of a computer software product

release /ɹiˈliːs/ /ɹəˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ v
libérer
to free or liberate
libérer lâcher
to let go (of)
quittancer
to discharge
sortir
to make available to the public

relegate /ˈɹɛlɪɡeɪt/ v
reléguer
to exile

relegation n
relégation
act of being relegated
sports: moving from one division to a lower one

relegation zone n
zone de relégation zone rouge
bottom part of a sports table

relent /ɹɪˈlɛnt/ n
se retirer
stop, delay

relentless /ɹɪˈlɛntləs/ adj
implacable impitoyable
unrelenting or unyielding in severity
tenace
unremitting, steady and persistent

relentlessness /ɹɪˈlɛntləsnəs/ n
acharnement
condition of being relentless

relevance /ˈɹɛl.ə.vən(t)s/ /ˈɹɛl.ɪ.vən(t)s/ n
pertinence importance
property or state of being relevant, pertinency

relevancy /ˈɹɛlɪvənsi/ n
pertinence
the degrees to which a thing is relevant

relevant /ˈɹɛləvənt/ adj
pertinent
directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic

reliability n
fiabilité
quality of being reliable
quality of a measurement

reliable /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ adj
fiable sûr
fit to be relied on

reliably adv
fiable fiablement
in a reliable manner

reliance /ɹɪˈlaɪəns/ n
confiance
The act of relying on someone or something; trust
dépendance
The condition of being reliant or dependent

reliant adj
dépendant
having reliance on somebody or something

relic /ˈɹɛlɪk/ n
reliquat
that which remains
relique
part of a body or an object of religious significance

relief /ɹɪˈliːf/ n
relève
person who takes over a shift
soulagement
feeling associated with removal of stress or discomfort
soulagement allégement
removal of stress or discomfort
relief
difference of elevations on a surface
type of artwork
apparent difference in elevation

relief agency n
organisation humanitaire
organization

relief printing n
taille d'épargne
printing method

relieve /ɹɪˈliːv/ v
faire ses besoins se soulager soulager
relayer
military: to free someone from their post
soulager
to ease from mental distress

relieved /ɹɪˈliːvd/ adj
soulagé
alleviated

religiological adj
religiologique

religiologist n
religiologue

religion /ɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒən/ n
religion
system of beliefs dealing with soul, deity and/or life after death

religious /ɹɪ.ˈlɪd͡ʒ.əs/ adj
religieux
concerning religion
committed to the practice of religion
belonging or pertaining to a religious order or congregation

religious /ɹɪ.ˈlɪd͡ʒ.əs/ n
religieuse religieux
member of religious order

religious order n
ordre religieux
organized community of people following a specific religious devotion

religious studies n
sciences des religions
study of religious beliefs, behaviours and institutions

religiously adv
religieusement
in the manner of religion

relinquish /ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/ v
abandonner renoncer
to give up, abandon
laisser
lâcher relâcher
to let go, physically release

reliquary /ˈɹɛlɪkwəɹi/ /ˈɹɛlɪkwɛɹi/ n
reliquaire
container for religious relics

relish /ˈɹɛl.ɪʃ/ n
relish
pickled sauce

relish /ˈɹɛl.ɪʃ/ v
parfumer
(obsolete) to give a relish to; to cause to taste agreeably
savourer délecter
to taste or eat with pleasure; to like the flavor of

relive /ɹiːˈlɪv/ v
revivre
to come back to life

reload /ɹiːˈləʊd/ /ˈɹiːləʊd/ v
rafraîchir
to refresh a copy of a program in memory or of a web page on screen
recharger
to load (something) again

relocate /ˌɹiloʊ̯ˈkeɪ̯t/ /ˌɹiˈloʊ̯keɪ̯t/ /ˌɹiːləʊˈkeɪt/ /ˌɹiːləˈkeɪt/ v
déménager
to change one's domicile or place of business
déplacer
to move (something) from one place to another

relocation /ˌɹiːləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
déménagement délocalisation
moving to another place

relook v
reregarder
To look again

reluctance /ɹɪˈlʌktəns/ n
réluctance
magnetic resistance
réticence répugnance
unwillingness to do something

reluctant /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/ adj
réfractaire réticent récalcitrant rétif
not wanting to take some action

reluctantly /ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/ adv
à contrecœur
in a reluctant manner

rely /ɹɪˈlaɪ/ v
compter sur
rest with confidence

rely on v
compter sur se fier à

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ n
reste
That which is left; relic; remainder

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ v
rester
to stay behind while others withdraw
rester demeurer
to continue unchanged

remain to be seen v
rester à savoir rester à voir
be as yet unknown

remainder /ɹəˈmeɪndə/ /ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/ /ɹɪˈmeɪndə/ n
reste
what remains after some has been removed
mathematics: amount left over after repeatedly subtracting the divisor
reste invendu restant résidu surplus

remaining /ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ adj
restant qui reste
which remains

remains /ɹɪˈmeɪnz/ n
cendres dépouille restes
what is left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse
reste restes
all that is left of the stock of some things; remnants
ruines
relic of an ancient building or other structure

remake /ɹiːˈmeɪk/ /ˈɹiːmeɪk/ n
copie remake
new version of something
remake reprise
new version of film

remake /ɹiːˈmeɪk/ /ˈɹiːmeɪk/ v
refaire
to make again

remand /ɹəˈmænd/ /ɹɪˈmɑːnd/ n
maintien
sending an accused person back into custody
renvoi
sending a matter back to a lower court

remand /ɹəˈmænd/ /ɹɪˈmɑːnd/ v
maintenir renvoyer

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ n
remarque
expression, in speech or writing, of something remarked or noticed; a mention of something
act of pointing out or noticing; notice or observation

remarkable /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ adj
remarquable
worthy of being remarked

remarkably /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbli/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbli/ adv
remarquablement
in a remarkable manner

remaster v
remastériser
to create a new master copy by enhancing sound or picture quality of an older recording

remasticate v
remâcher
chew again
go over again

rematch /ɹiːˈmætʃ/ /ˈɹiː.mætʃ/ n
revanche
second contest between the same opponents, a return game

remdesivir /ɹɛmˈdiː.zɪˌvɪə(ɹ)/ /ɹɛmˈdɛs.ɪˌvɪə(ɹ)/ n
remdésivir
antiviral drug

remediation n
réparation dépollution rattrapage
action or process to remedy a situation

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ n
recours
legal means
remède
medicine, application, or treatment
something that corrects or counteracts

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ v
remédier
To provide or serve as a remedy for

remember /ɹɪˈmɛmbə/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈɹɛmbɚ/ /ˈɹɪmbɚ/ v
penser à
to not forget to do something required
retenir
to memorize
se rappeler se souvenir se remémorer
to recall from one's memory

remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ /ɹɪˈmaɪnd/ v
rappeler
cause one to experience a memory; bring to a person's notice

reminder /ɹɪˈmaɪn.də/ /ɹɪˈmaɪn.dɚ/ n
rappel
something that reminds
(finance) writing that reminds of open payments

reminisce /ˌɹɛm.əˈnɪs/ v
se remémorer évoquer des réminiscences
to recall the past in a private moment, often fondly or nostalgically

reminiscence /ˌɹɛm.əˈnɪs.əns/ n
réminiscence
mental image

remission /ɹəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɹɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ n
pardon rémission
pardon of a sin

remit v
remettre
to forgive, pardon

remittance n
virement
Money which is sent to someone.

remix /ɹiˈmɪks/ /ˈɹiˌmɪks/ n
remix
rearrangement of an older piece of music

remnant /ˈɹɛmnənt/ n
reste
small portion remaining of a larger thing or group
unsold end of piece goods

remodel v
remodeler
to change appearance of

remorse /ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)s/ n
remords componction
feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning

remote [ɹəˈməʊt] [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] [ˌɹiːˈməʊt] adj
distant
at a distance
éloigné
distant or otherwise unaccessible

remote [ɹəˈməʊt] [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] [ˌɹiːˈməʊt] n
télécommande
remote control

remote control n
télécommande manette
device used to operate an appliance from a short distance

remote sensing n
télédétection
gaining information about an object without coming in direct contact with it

remote viewing n
vision à distance
paranormal ability to gather information from great distances

remote-controlled adj
télécommandé téléguidé
operated by remote control

remotely /ɹɪˈmoʊtli/ adv
à distance
at a distance, far away

remoteness n
éloignement
quality of being remote

remoulade /ɹɛmuːˈlɑːd/ /ɹɜməˈlɑːd/ n
rémoulade
condiment

removable adj
amovible
able to be removed

removal /ɹəˈmʉː.vəl/ /ɹɪˈmu.vəl/ /ɹɪˈmuː.vəl/ /ɹɪˈmʉː.vəl/ n
destitution
the dismissal of someone from office
déménagement
the relocation of a business etc
enlèvement prélèvement élimination
the process of moving, or the fact of being removed

removal van n
fourgon de déménagement
a vehicle for moving furniture and other household goods

remove /ɹɪˈmuːv/ v
enlever
to take away

remuneration /ɹə.mjuː.nəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹɪˌmjuː.nəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹɪˌnuː.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
rémunération
something given in exchange for goods or services rendered
salaire
a payment for work done; wages, salary, emolument

renal /ˈɹiːnəl/ adj
rénal
pertaining to the kidneys

renal pelvis n
bassinet du rein petit bassin du rein
funnel-like dilated proximal part of the ureter in the kidney

rename /ɹiːˈneɪm/ v
renommer
to give a new name to

renamer n
renommeur
What performs renaming

renaming n
renommage
act in which something is renamed

rend /ɹɛnd/ v
déchirer rompre
to separate into parts with force

render /ˈɹɛn.də/ /ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ v
interpréter
to interpret
plâtrer
cover a wall with a layer of plaster
rendre
to cause to become
rendu
to transform digital information in the form received from a repository into a display on a computer screen, or for other presentation to the user
traduire
to translate

render unto Caesar v
rendre à César ce qui est à César
to give (something) to one's state or government, especially in the form of a tax payment

rendezvous /ˈɹɑndeɪ̯ˌvu/ /ˈɹɑndəˌvu/ /ˈɹɒndeɪ̯ˌvuː/ /ˈɹɒndɪˌvuː/ n
rendez-vous
agreement to meet
meeting or date

rendezvous /ˈɹɑndeɪ̯ˌvu/ /ˈɹɑndəˌvu/ /ˈɹɒndeɪ̯ˌvuː/ /ˈɹɒndɪˌvuː/ v
se donner rendez-vous se rejoindre se rencontrer
meet at an agreed time and place

rendition /ɹɛnˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ n
interprétation
an interpretation or performance of an artwork, especially a musical score or musical work

renegade /ˈɹɛnəˌɡeɪd/ /ˈɹɛnɪˌɡeɪd/ n
rebelle renégat renégate
outlaw or rebel
renégat renégate
disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion etc.

renege /ɹiː-/ /ɹɪˈneɪɡ/ /ɹɪˈniːɡ/ /ɹɪˈnɛɡ/ /ɹɪˈnɪɡ/ v
manquer à la parole
break a promise or commitment

renegotiate v
renégocier
to negotiate new terms

renew /ɹɪˈnjuː/ /ɹɪˈnu/ v
renouveler
to make new again

renewable adj
renouvelable
able to be renewed
sustainable

renewable energy n
énergie renouvelable
energy collected from renewable resources

renewal n
renouvèlement renouvellement
act of renewing

reniform /-nɪ-/ /ˈɹiː-/ /ˈɹɛnəˌfɔɹm/ /ˈɹɛnɪfɔːm/ adj
réniforme
synonym of kidney-shaped

renminbi /ˈɹɛn.mɪn.bi/ n
renminbi
currency in China

rennet /ˈɹɛnɪt/ n
présure
An enzyme

rennin /ˈɹɛ.nɪn/ n
chymosine
enzyme

renounce the world v
renoncer au monde

renovate /ˈɹɛnəveɪt/ /ˈɹɛnəʊveɪt/ /ˈɹɛnəˌveɪt/ v
rénover à neuf
to renew; to revamp

renovation /ˈɹɛnəveɪʃən/ n
rénovation
act or process of renovating

renoviction n
rénoviction

renown /ɹɪˈnaʊn/ n
renommée renom
Fame or wide recognition

renowned /ɹɪˈnaʊnd/ adj
renommé de renom
famous

rent /ɹɛnt/ n
location loyer
payment made for the use of equipment or a service
loyer
payment made by a tenant
déchirure
a tear or rip

rent /ɹɛnt/ v
louer
to occupy premises in exchange for rent
to grant occupation in return for rent
obtain/have temporary possession of an object such as a movie

rent boy n
giton
young male prostitute

rental car n
voiture de location
rented car

rentcharge n
rente constituée rente à prix d’argent
periodic payment

rentier /ɹɑ̃ˈtjeɪ/ /ˈɹɒntɪeɪ/ n
rentier rentière
individual who receives capital income

renunciation n
renonciation
the act of rejecting or renouncing something as invalid

reopen /ɹiːˈəʊpən/ v
rouvrir réouvrir
(transitive) to open again

reopening n
réouverture
act of opening again

reorganization n
réorganisation
act or process
result

reorganize v
réorganiser
to organize again

reorientation n
réorientation
the act of reorienting

rep /ɹɛp/ n
reps
a type of fabric

rep-tile n
reptuile

repaint /ɹiːˈpeɪnt/ /ˈɹiːpeɪnt/ v
repeindre
to paint again

repair /ɹəˈpɛɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ n
réparation
act of repairing something
result of repairing something

repair /ɹəˈpɛɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ v
réparer
to restore to good working order

repairer n
réparateur réparatrice
person who repairs

repairman n
dépanneur réparateur
man whose job is to repair things

reparable /ˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/ adj
réparable
able to be repaired

reparation /ˌɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
réparation
payment to compensate for transgressions

repartee /ˌɹɛpɑɹˈteɪ/ /ˌɹɛpɑːˈtiː/ n
repartie
swift witty retort

repartition n
répartition
a distribution or apportioning of something again

repartition v
partitionner
to format into different partitions
repartitionner
to partition again

repatriate /ɹiːˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɹiːˈpæ.tɹi.eɪt/ v
rapatrier
to restore somebody to his or her own country

repatriation n
rapatriement
the process of returning of a person to their country of origin

repdigit /ˈɹɛpˌdɪd͡ʒɪt/ n
nombre uniforme
number composed of one digit

repeal /ɹəˈpiːl/ v
abroger révoquer annuler
to cancel

repeat /ɹɪˈpit/ /ɹɪˈpiːt/ /ˈɹi.pit/ n
répétition
pattern of nucleic acids

repeat /ɹɪˈpit/ /ɹɪˈpiːt/ /ˈɹi.pit/ v
répéter
do or say again

repeat offender n
récidiviste
repeat offender

repeated /ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/ adj
répété
said or done again

repeatedly /ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/ adv
à maintes reprises à plusieurs reprises
done several times

repeater n
redoublant
a student repeating a course or class
répéteur
electronics: an electronic device that received a weak or low-level signal and retransmits it at a higher level or power

repechage /ɹəˌpɛʃˈɑʒ/ /ˈɹɛp.ə.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˈɹɛp.ɪ.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˌɹɛp.əˈʃɑʒ/ n
repêchage
heat for competitors who have lost in a previous round

repel /ɹɪˈpɛl/ v
rebuter repousser
to put off
repousser
physics: to force away

repellency n
déperlance répulsion water repellency

repellent /ɹəˈpɛlənt/ adj
répulsif
repulsive, inspiring aversion

repellent /ɹəˈpɛlənt/ n
répulsif

repent /ɹɪˈpɛnt/ v
repentir
to feel pain on account of, to remember with sorrow
theology: to be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness
se repentir
to feel sorrow or regret for what one has done or omitted to do

repentance /ɹɪˈpɛntəns/ n
repentance
condition of being penitent
repentir
feeling of regret or remorse

repentant /ɹəˈpɛtənt/ adj
repentant repenti
feeling sorrow for wrongdoing

reperceive v
repercevoir
Perceive again

repercussion /ˌɹi.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹiː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹɛ.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ n
répercussion conséquence
consequence, result of action

repertoire /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑː/ /ˈɹɛp.əɹ.twɑɹ/ n
répertoire
list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed
set of skills possessed by a person; collection of items

repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ [ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.n̩] n
répétition
act or an instance of repeating or being repeated

repetitive adj
répétitif
happening many times in a similar way

repetitive strain injury n
microtraumatismes répétés
injury to muscles and tendons caused by repetitive use

rephrase v
reformuler
find a different way to say something

replace /ɹɪˈpleɪs/ v
remplacer
to supply or substitute an equivalent for

replaceable adj
remplaçable substituable
capable of being replaced

replacement /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ n
remplaçant substitut
a person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute

replenish /ɹɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ/ v
réapprovisionner
to refill

replenishment n
reconstitution réapprovisionnement
act of replenishing

repletion n
réplétion
the condition of being replete

replica /ˈɹɛplɪkə/ n
copie exacte réplique
exact copy

replicate /ˈɹɛpləˌkeɪt/ /ˈɹɛpləˌkət/ v
répliquer
to make a copy of

replication /ɹɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
duplicata
copy, reproduction
réplication
process of producing replicas of DNA or RNA
réponse
a response from the plaintiff to the defendant's plea

replicon n
réplicon
DNA that replicates as an individual unit

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ n
réponse
something given in reply

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ v
répondre
to give a written or spoken response

repoliticize v
repolitiser

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ n
rapport bulletin communiqué compte-rendu reportage
information describing events
subordonné
an employee whose position in a corporate hierarchy is below that of a particular manager

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ v
comptes
to be accountable
rapporter
to relate details of
rapporter couvrir présenter
to write news reports
signaler
to notify formally

report card n
bulletin scolaire bulletin procès-verbal d'examens
grades

reportage /ɹɪˈpɔː(ɹ)tɪd͡ʒ/ n
reportage
reporting of news, especially by an eyewitness
news or information that has been reported; media coverage

reported speech n
discours indirect discours rapporté
a form of speech used to express what another has said

reportedly /ɹɪˈpɔːtɪdli/ adv
paraît-il supposément
according to reports or rumors

reporter /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpoətə/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtə/ n
reporter journaliste rapporteur rapporteuse
journalist

repository /rɪˈpɒ.zɪ.tə.rɪ/ n
chambre-forte coffre-fort repositoire
a location for storage, often for safety or preservation
dépositaire
a person to whom a secret is entrusted
dépôt référentiel répertoire
storage location for computer files
mausolée tombeau
a burial vault

reprehensible adj
blâmable coupable
blameworthy
condamnable répréhensible
deserving of reprehension

reprehension /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈhɛnʃən/ n
répréhension
the act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand

represent /ˌɹep.ɹɪˈzent/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛnt/ v
jouer
to portray by mimicry or action of any kind
représenter
to stand in the place of, act on behalf of
to portray by pictorial or plastic art
to present again or anew

representation /ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
représentation
figure, image or idea that substitutes reality
theatrical performance
that which represents something else

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ adj
représentatif typique
typical

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ n
député députée
representative of a constituency
représentant
one that is taken as typical of its class
member of the House of Representatives
représentant représentante délégué déléguée mandataire
one who speaks for another

representative democracy n
démocratie représentative
representative democracy

repress /ɹəˈpɹɛs/ v
retenir
to keep back
réprimer opprimer
forcefully prevent an upheaval from developing

repression n
répression
act of repressing
involuntary rejection from consciousness

repressive adj
répressif
serving to repress or suppress; oppressive

repressor n
répresseur
protein that represses

reprieve /ɹɪˈpɹiːv/ n
grâce
cancellation of a punishment

reprimand /ɹɛpɹɪˈmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈmænd/ n
réprimande semonce
severe, formal or official reproof

reprimand /ɹɛpɹɪˈmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈmænd/ v
réprimander semoncer
to reprove in a formal or official way

reprisal /ɹɪˈpɹaɪzəl/ n
représailles
retaliation

reprise /ɹɪˈpɹaɪz/ /ɹɪˈpɹiːz/ n
reprise
(music) A repetition of a phrase, or a return to an earlier theme

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ n
opprobre
disgrace or shame
reproche réprobation
mild rebuke, or an implied criticism

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ v
reprocher
to criticize or rebuke someone

reproachful adj
réprobateur
with reproach

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbət/ adj
anathématisé excommunié maudit réprouvé stigmatisé
rejected by God
banni blackboulé blâmé condamné flétri marginalisé
rejected
cynique immoral infâme maudit
immoral

reproduce /ˌɹi.pɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɹi.pɹəˈdus/ /ˌɹi.pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ v
reproduire
to produce an image or copy of something
to produce again, to recreate
se reproduire
to generate offspring

reproducibility n
reproductibilité
closeness of agreement
quality of being reproducible

reproducible adj
reproductible
capable of being reproduced at a different time or place and by different people

reproduction /ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
reproduction
the act of reproducing new individuals biologically
a duplicate

reproductive adj
reproductif reproducteur
of or relating to reproduction

reproductive organ n
organe reproducteur organe sexuel
organ used for sexual reproduction

reproductive system n
système reproducteur
reproductive system

reprography n
reprographie
the reproduction, reprinting and copying of graphics

reprotoxic /ˌɹipɹoʊˈtɑksɪk/ /ˌɹiːpɹəʊˈtɒksɪk/ adj
reprotoxique
having a toxic effect on reproduction

reptile /ɹɪpˈtaɪl/ /ˈɹɛp.taɪl/ n
reptile
a cold-blooded vertebrate

reptilian brain n
cerveau reptilien

republic /ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ n
république
a type of state
one of the kinds of parts constituting Russia

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ adj
républicain
of or belonging to a republic
favoring a republic as form of government, favoring republicanism

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ n
républicain républicaine
someone who favors a republic

republican marriage n
mariage républicain
form of execution used during the French Revolution

republicanism n
républicanisme
republicanism as a form of government

republicanist n
républicaniste
one who holds republican opinions

republicanization n
républicanisation

republiqueta n
républiquette

republish /ɹiˈpʌb.lɪʃ/ v
republier
to publish once again; to print and distribute copies of a work that has previously been printed and distributed

repudiate /ɹəˈpjuː.di.eɪt/ /ɹɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/ v
nier répudier
to reject the truth of, deny
répudier

repudiation n
répudiation
refusing

repugnance /ɹɪˈpʌɡnəns/ n
répugnance

repugnant /ɹɪˈpʌɡnənt/ adj
répugnant repoussant repoussante répugnante
offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion

repulsive /ɹɪˈpʌlsɪv/ adj
repoussant répugnant
tending to rouse aversion or to repulse

repunish v
repunir
to punish again

repurpose /ɹiːˈpɜː.pəs/ /ɹiːˈpɝ.pəs/ v
redéfinir réaffecter réutiliser
reuse with or without alteration

reputable /ˈɹɛpjətəbəl/ /ˈɹɛpjʊtəbəl/ adj
décent respectable
having a good reputation

reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ n
réputation renommée
what somebody is known for

repute /ɹɪˈpjuːt/ n
réputation
reputation, especially a good reputation

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ n
demande
condition of being sought after
requête
formal message requesting something
message sent over a network
requête demande
act of requesting

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ v
demander
to express the need or desire for
demander prier
to ask somebody to do something

request for proposal n
appel d'offres

requiem /ˈɹɛ.kwi.əm/ /ˈɹɛ.kwi.ɛm/ n
requiem
mass to honor and remember a dead person
musical composition composed for such a mass
piece of music composed to honor a dead person

requiescat in pace phraseologicalUnit
repose en paix
may he/she rest in peace

require /ɹɪˈkwaɪə/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪɹ/ v
exiger
to demand, call for authoritatively
exiger prier
to demand of (someone)
nécessiter demander besoin requérir
to need

requirement /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwɑɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/ n
demande
something asked
exigence besoin
necessity
exigence contrainte
engineering: constraint

requisite /ɹɪˈkwɪzɪt/ /ˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ adj
nécessaire
essential; required

requisition /ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/ n
réquisition
That which is required by authority

requite /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈkwaɪt/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪt/ v
rendre la pareille réciproquer
(transitive) to repay (a debt owed); to recompense or reward someone for (a favour, a service rendered, etc.); to repay (someone) a debt owed; to recompense or reward (someone) for a favour, a service rendered, etc.

reraise v
rehausser
to raise again or anew
relancer
(poker) to raise another raise

reread /ɹiːˈɹiːd/ /ɹiːˈɹɛd/ /ˈɹiːɹiːd/ v
relire
to read again

rereading n
relecture
second or subsequent reading

reroute /ɹiˈɹaʊt/ /ɹiˈɹut/ /ɹiːˈɹuːt/ /ɹiːˈɹʉːt/ v
recircuiter
to change the route taken by something

rerun /ɹiˈɹʌn/ /ɹiːˈɹʌn/ /ˈɹiɹʌn/ /ˈɹiːɹʌn/ n
rediffusion reprise
television program shown after its initial presentation

rerun /ɹiˈɹʌn/ /ɹiːˈɹʌn/ /ˈɹiɹʌn/ /ˈɹiːɹʌn/ v
rediffuser
run (a television program) again

resale n
revente
the action of selling something previously bought

reschedule /riːˈʃɛɖjuːl/ /ɹiˈskɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ɹiˈskɛd͡ʒul/ /ɹiˈskɛd͡ʒuəl/ /ɹiˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ɹiˈskɛd͡ʒəl/ /ɹiˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ /ɹiˈʃɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ɹiˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ɹiːˈskɛdjuːl/ /ɹiːˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ɹiːˈʃɛdjuːl/ /ɹiːˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ v
reprogrammer rééchelonner
to schedule again

rescind /ɹɪˈsɪnd/ v
abroger annuler
repeal, annul, or declare void

rescript n
rescrit
legal gloss provided by an absolute ruler
legal gloss provided by the pope without precedential force

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ n
sauvetage rescousse secours
act of rescuing, saving

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ v
sauver délivrer
sauver secourir délivrer
to save from any danger or violence

rescue mission n
mission de sauvetage
operation to reach and rescue people in urgent need

rescuer n
sauveteur sauveur sauveteuse sauveuse
person who rescues

research /ɹiˈsɝt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈsɜːt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiˌsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜːt͡ʃ/ n
recherche
inquiry or examination
piece of research

research /ɹiˈsɝt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈsɜːt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiˌsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜːt͡ʃ/ v
explorer rechercher examiner fouiller
to make an investigation into
rechercher
to examine with continued care

research professor n
professeur de recherche
professor mainly engaged in research

researcher /ɹiˈsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ɹɪˈsɜː.t͡ʃə/ /ˈɹiˌsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜː.t͡ʃə/ n
chercheur chercheuse
one who researches

resection n
résection
surgical excision

reseda /ɹəˈsidə/ /ɹɪˈsiːdə/ /ˈɹɛsɪdə/ n
réséda
plant of the genus Reseda

resee v
revoir
to see again

resell /ɹiːˈsɛl/ v
revendre
To sell again

reseller n
revendeur
company or individual

resemblance /ɹəˈzɛmbləns/ n
comparaison
comparison
probabilité
probability
ressemblance
state of resembling
that which resembles

resemble /ɹɪˈzɛmb(ə)l/ v
ressembler
to be like or similar to something else

resend /ɹiːˈsɛnd/ /ˈɹiːsɛnd/ v
renvoyer
send again

resent /ɹiˈzɛnt/ /ɹɪˈzɛnt/ v
avoir de l'amertume
to feel resentment
exprimer son mécontentement s'indigner
to express displeasure or indignation at

resentful /ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/ adj
indigné
full of resentment
rancunier
inclined to resent

resentment /ɹɪˈzɛnt.mənt/ n
ressentiment rancune agacement
anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.

reserpine /ɹɪˈsɜː.piːn/ /ɹɪˈsɝːˌpiːn/ n
réserpine
alkaloid

reservation /ˌɹɛzəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ n
réservation
arrangement by which something is secured in advance
act of withholding
something withheld
réserve
limiting qualification
tract of land

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ n
remplaçant
sports: reserve player
réservation
the act of reserving or keeping back; reservation
réserve
military: body of troops in the rear of an army
tract of land reserved for Aboriginal people
known unexploited natural resource
restraint of freedom in words or actions
tract of land reserved, or set apart, for a particular purpose
finance: funds kept on hand
réserves réserve
that which is reserved or kept back, as for future use

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ v
réserver
to book in advance
to keep back; to retain
to keep in store for future or special use

reserve team n
équipe réserve

reserved /ɹɪˈzɜːvd/ /ɹɪˈzɝvd/ adj
réservé
set aside for a particular person or purpose
slow to reveal emotion or opinions

reserved word n
mot réservé
a word in a programming language that has a fixed meaning

reservist n
réserviste
a soldier who is assigned as reserved; after training, no longer in full active duty

reservoir /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɔɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vɔɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə.vwɑː(ɹ)/ n
réservoir
place where anything is kept in store
large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply

reset /ɹiːˈsɛt/ /ˈɹiː.sɛt/ v
remettre à zéro réinitialiser
to set back to the initial state

resh /ɹɛʃ/ n
resh rèch
Semitic letter

reship v
réexpédier
to ship something again

reshuffle n
remaniement
an instance of reshuffling

reshuffle v
rebattre
to shuffle something again
remanier
to reorganize or rearrange something

reside /ɹɪˈzaɪd/ v
résider
to have a seat or fixed position
résider habiter demeurer
to dwell permanently or for a considerable time

residence /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ n
résidence
building used as a home
place where one lives
student accommodation
siège social
place where a corporation is established

residence permit n
permis de séjour carte de séjour titre de séjour
right to legally reside in a country

resident /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/ n
interne
physician receiving specialized medical training
résident habitant habitante résidente
person living at a location or an area

residential adj
résidentiel
of or pertaining to a place of personal residence

residual /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jʊəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.u.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ə.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/ adj
résiduaire
résiduel résiduelle
concerning a residue

residual /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jʊəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.u.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ə.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/ n
restant résidu

residual power n
pouvoir résiduel
power retained by gvt.

residual-current device n
disjoncteur différentiel dispositif différentiel à courant résiduel
a device that breaks an electric circuit

residue /ˈɹɛzɪdjuː/ /ˈɹɛzɪduː/ n
résidu
(chemistry) substance that remains after evaporation, distillation, filtration

resign /ɹɪˈzaɪn/ v
démissionner
quit a job or position
résigner se faire une raison
to give up

resign oneself v
résigner
give up

resignation /ˌɹɛz.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
démission
act of resigning
declaration that one resigns
résignation
state of uncomplaining acceptance

resigner n
démissionnaire
Someone who resignes

resilience /ɹɪˈzɪl.ɪ.əns/ n
résilience
mental ability
physical property of material

resilient /ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ adj
résilient
returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions; psychologically or structurally tough
résilient résistant flexible
able to withstand force without cracking; elastic

resin /ˈɹɛzɪn/ n
résine
secretion of plants
viscous liquid of plant origin
similar synthetic compound

resist /ɹəˈzɪst/ /ɹɪˈzɪst/ n
vernis
protective coating or covering

resist /ɹəˈzɪst/ /ɹɪˈzɪst/ v
dégoûter
to be distasteful to
rejeter s'opposer
to oppose
résister
to withstand actions or effects of
to attempt to counter actions or effects of

resistance /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ n
résistance
act of resisting
shortened form of electrical resistance
underground organization struggling for liberation
force that tends to oppose motion

resistance band n
bande de résistance
piece of material

resistant /ɹəˈzɪstənt/ adj
résistant
that which is not overcome by a disease or drug
that which makes resistance

resistant /ɹəˈzɪstənt/ n
résistant
a person who resists

resistible adj
résistible
able to be resisted

resistin n
résistine
Definition

resistivity n
résistivité
capacity of resistance to electricity

resistor /ɹɪˈzɪstə/ /ɹɪˈzɪstɚ/ n
résistance
electric component
résistant
one who resists

resit n
rattrapage
examination

resit v
repasser
to take an examination second time

resizable adj
redimensionnable
computing: able to be resized

resize v
redimensionner
alter the size of something

resmelt v
refondre
to smelt again

resole v
ressemeler
to replace or reattach the sole of an article of footwear

resolute /ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/ /ˌɹɛ.zəˈl(j)uːt/ adj
déterminé résolu ferme déterminée résolue
firm, unyielding, determined

resoluteness n
résolution détermination
state or characteristic of being resolute

resolution /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ n
conviction
strong will
résolution
formal statement adopted by an assembly
computing, photography: degree of fineness of image
computing: number of pixels in an image as stored or displayed
music: progression from dissonance to consonance
statement of intent
résolution détermination
state of being resolute

resolvable adj
résoluble
able to be resolved

resolve /ɹiːˈzɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ v
résoudre
to find a solution to
to separate racemic compounds into their enantiomers

resolving power n
pouvoir de résolution
measure

resonance /ˈɹɛzənəns/ n
résonance
condition of being resonant

resonate /ˈɹez.əˌnæɪt/ /ˈɹɛz.əˌneɪt/ v
résonner
to vibrate or sound, especially in response to another vibration

resorb v
résorber
to absorb again

resorption n
résorption
the loss and reassimilation of bone material

resort /ɹɪˈzɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈzɔːt/ n
lieu de vacances resort
a relaxing environment for people on vacation
recours sortie
something or someone turned to for safety

resort /ɹɪˈzɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈzɔːt/ v
recourir
to have recourse out of necessity or frustration

resort /ˌɹiːˈsɔ(ɹ)t/ v
retrier
to repeat a sorting process

resound /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈzaʊnd/ /ɹɪˈzaʊnd/ v
résonner
of a place: to reverberate with sound or noise

resound /ˌɹiˈsaʊnd/ /ˌɹiːˈsaʊnd/ v
retentir résonner
to echo or repeat (a sound)

resounding /ɹɪˈzaʊn.dɪŋ/ adj
retentissant
emphatic, noteworthy
résonnant
having a deep, reverberating sound

resource /ɹɪˈso(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ɹɪˈzo(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈzoəs/ /ɹɪˈzɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ /ˈɹiːsoəs/ /ˈɹiːsɔːs/ n
ressource
something that one uses to achieve an objective

resourceful adj
futé débrouillard
capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use

resourcefulness n
débrouillardise
the ability to cope with situations

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ n
respect
admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ v
respecter
to have respect for
to have regard for the rights of others
to abide by an agreement

respectability /ɹɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/ n
respectabilité
quality of being respectable

respectable [ɹɪ.ˈspɛk.tə.bl̩] adj
convenable pas mal
decent; satisfactory
respectable
deserving respect

respectably adv
respectablement
in a respectable manner

respected /ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/ adj
respecté
deserving of respect

respectful /ɹɪˈspɛktfəl/ adj
respectueux
characterized by respect

respectfully /ɹɪˈspɛktfəli/ adv
respectueusement
in a respectful manner

respective /ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/ adj
respectif
referencing two or more things as individuals

respectively /ɹɪˈspɛktɪvli/ adv
respectivement
in a relative manner

respiration /ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/ n
respiration
breathing

respirator n
respirateur
device to allow breathing

respiratory /ɹɪˈspaɪ.ɹəˌtɔɹ.i/ /ɹɪˈspɪ.ɹə.tɹi/ /ɹɪˈspɪ.ɹət.ə.ɹi/ /ɹɪˈspʌɪ.ɹə.tɹi/ /ɹɪˈspʌɪ.ɹət.ə.ɹi/ /ˈɹɛs.pə.ɹə.tɹi/ /ˈɹɛs.pə.ɹət.ə.ɹi/ /ˈɹɛs.pəɹ.əˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈɹɛs.pɹə.tɹi/ /ˈɹɛs.pɹəˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
respiratoire
relating to respiration

respiratory distress n
détresse respiratoire hypoxie insuffisance respiratoire
heightened level of carbon dioxide in the blood stream

respiratory syncytial virus n
virus respiratoire syncytial
virus

respiratory system n
appareil respiratoire système respiratoire
system of organs

respiratory tract n
voies aériennes voies respiratoires
air passages of the body

respite /ˈɹɛ.spɪt/ /ˈɹɛˌspaɪt/ n
répit
brief interval of rest or relief

resplendent /ɹɪˈsplɛn.dənt/ adj
resplendissant
shiny and colourful, and thus pleasing to the eye

respond /ɹəˈspɑnd/ /ɹəˈspɒnd/ /ɹɪˈspɑnd/ /ɹɪˈspɒnd/ v
répondre
to say something in return
to act in return
to correspond
to satisfy

response /ɹɪˈspɑns/ /ɹɪˈspɒns/ n
réponse
an answer or reply
a reaction to a stimulus or provocation

responsibility /ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ɹɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] n
responsabilité
the state of being responsible
a duty, obligation or liability for which someone is responsible

responsibilization n
responsabilisation

responsibilize v
responsabiliser

responsible /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbəl/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbəl/ [ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩] [ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩] adj
responsable
answerable for an act performed or for its consequences
being a primary cause or agent of some event or action
able to answer reasonably for one's conduct
involving a degree of personal accountability
able to be trusted

responsive /ɹɪˈspɑn.sɪv/ /ɹɪˈspɒn.sɪv/ adj
sensible
able to receive and respond to external stimuli

ressentiment /ɹəˌsɑ̃.tiˈmɑ̃/ /ɹɛˌsɒ̃tɪˈmɒ̃/ n
ressentiment
resentment arising from envy and hatred

rest /ɹɛst/ n
gîte
place where one may rest
pause
pause of a specified length in a piece of music
pause silence
symbol indicating a pause in music
repos
relief afforded by sleeping; sleep
physics: absence of motion
repos paix
repose afforded by death
repos paix quiétude
peace, freedom from trouble, tranquility
repos pause
relief from exertion; state of quiet and recreation
reposoir
stick used to support the cue in snooker
support
object designed to be used to support something else
reste
remainder

rest /ɹɛst/ v
cesser
put into state of rest
en finir
US legal
reposer
intransitive: lie or lean or be supported
transitive: lean or lay (something)
reposer faire une pause
intransitive: take repose
rester
stay, remain, be situated
s'arrêter reposer
stop working, become inactive

rest area n
aire de repos aire d'autoroute halte routière
rest area along a road

rest in peace v
repose en paix
blessing or expression of hope

rest in power phraseologicalUnit
repose en puissance
blessing or expression of hope

rest mass n
masse au repos
mass of a body when it is not moving

rest on one's laurels v
se reposer sur ses lauriers s'endormir dans les délices de Capoue s'endormir sur le rôti s'endormir sur ses lauriers
rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˈɹiːˌstɑːt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ v
recommencer
To start again
redémarrer
In computing, to reboot

restate v
redéclarer réaffirmer
to state again

restaurant /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒnt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒ̃/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ n
restaurant
an eating establishment in which diners are served food

restaurateur /ˌɹɛst(ə)ɹəˈtɜː/ n
restaurateur restauratrice
owner of a restaurant

restavec n
reste-avec

restharrow /ˈɹɛsthaɹəʊ/ n
bugrane
any of various species of small shrubs making up the genus Ononis

resting place n
dernière demeure
place where one is buried
lieu de repos
place where one rests or may rest

restitution /ˌɹɛstɪˈtjuʃən/ /ˌɹɛstɪˈtuʃən/ n
restitution
legal: process of compensation for losses

restive /ˈɹɛstɪv/ adj
rétif
refusing to move, especially in a forward direction
resistant of control; stubborn

restless /ˈɹɛstləs/ /ˈɹɛstlɪs/ adj
agité impatient
inquiet
not allowing or affording rest

restless legs syndrome n
syndrome des jambes sans repos
a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations, usually in the legs

restlessness /ˈɹɛstləsnəs/ n
agitation impatience
state or condition of being restless

restoration /ɹɛstəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
restauration
the process of bringing an object back to its original state
the return of a former monarchy or monarch to power

restore /ɹɪˈsto(ː)ɹ/ /ɹɪˈstoə/ /ɹɪˈstɔɹ/ /ɹɪˈstɔː/ v
restaurer
restaurer rétablir
to reestablish, or bring back into existence
restituer rendre
to give back, or make restitution
rétablir
to bring back to a previous condition or state

restrain /ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/ v
restreindre
to restrict or limit
retenir
to control or keep in check
réprimer
to deprive of liberty

restraining order n
ordonnance restrictive
order forbidding contacting and close proximity to the protected party

restraint /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/ n
contention
something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
retenue refrènement
control or caution; reserve

restrict /ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/ v
restreindre limiter
to restrain within bounds

restricted /ɹɪˈstɹɪktɪd/ adj
restreint
limited within bounds
réservé
available only to certain authorized groups of people

restricting adj
contraignant
serving to restrict

restriction /ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ n
restriction
degradation of DNA
regulation or limitation
act or state

restrictive /ɹɪˈstɹɪktɪv/ adj
restrictif
confining; limiting

restring v
recorder
string again

restroom n
toilettes cabinet d'aisance
public room containing a toilet

restructure /ɹiːˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ v
restructurer
to change the organization of

resubscribe v
réabonner
subscribing again or renewing a subscription

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ n
résultat
that which results
fruit, beneficial or tangible effect
sports: final score in a game

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ v
causer résulter
to proceed, spring, or rise, as a consequence

resultative adj
résultatif
indicating the state of a noun

resulting /ɹɪˈzʌltɪŋ/ adj
résultant
of something that follows as the result of something else

resume /ɹəˈzjuːm/ /ɹəˈʒuːm/ /ɹɪˈz(j)um/ /ɹɪˈzjuːm/ v
recommencer continuer reprendre
(transitive) start something again that has been stopped or paused

resumptive adj
résomptif

resumptive pronoun n
pronom résomptif
a pronoun in a relative clause which refers to the antecedent of the relative pronoun (grammar)

resurface /ɹiːˈsɜː(ɹ)fɪs/ v
remonter à la surface
to come once again to the surface

resurrect /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkt/ v
ressusciter
to raise from dead

resurrection /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃn̩/ /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
résurrection
the act of arising from the dead

resuscitate /ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/ v
ressusciter
restore consciousness

resuscitation n
résuscitation réanimation
the act of resuscitating

resveratrol n
resvératrol
phenolic substance

resyllabification /ˌɹiːsɪˌlæbɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
enchainement enchaînement
resyllabification

ret /ɹɛt/ v
rouir
to soak linen, hemp etc.

retable n
retable
table or shelf behind an altar

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ [ˈɹ̠ʷiˌtʰeɪ̯ɫ] n
vente au détail
sale of goods directly to the consumer

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ [ˈɹ̠ʷiˌtʰeɪ̯ɫ] v
vendre au détail
to sell at retail, or in small quantities directly to customers

retail bank n
banque de détail
type of bank

retailer n
commerçant distributeur revendeur
retail sales company or salesman

retain /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈteɪn/ /ɹɪˈteɪn/ v
conserver retenir maintenir
to keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something)

retainer /ɹəˈteɪn.ɚ/ /ɹɪˈteɪn.ə/ /ɹɪˈteɪn.ɚ/ n
avance
fee
contention faux-palais
dentistry: device
serviteur
paid servant
suite
dependent or follower

retaining wall n
mur de soutènement
structure

retake /ɹiːˈteɪk/ /ˈɹiːteɪk/ v
refilmer
film again
reprendre
recapture
take again
take back

retaliate /ɹɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/ v
riposter
do something harmful to get revenge

retaliation /-ʃɪn/ /ɹi-/ /ɹiˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
représailles
act of responding violently to an act of harm or perceived injustice

retard /ɹɪˈtɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈɹiːtɑː(ɹ)d/ n
attardé
a stupid person, or one who is slow to learn
retard
retardation; delay
retardé
a person with mental retardation

retarded /ɹiˈtɑɹdɪd/ /ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd/ adj
attardé
having mental retardation
stupid, irrational
retardé
delayed in development

retch /ɹɛt͡ʃ/ n
haut-le-cœur
an unsuccessful effort to vomit

retell /ɹiˈtɛl/ v
raconter de nouveau redire
to tell again

retention /ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/ n
droit de rétention
right to retain property until a debt is paid
rétention
the act of retaining or something retained
the involuntary withholding of urine and faeces
selvrisiko
portion of any potiential damage that must be paid for by the holder of an insurance policy

rethink /ɹiːˈθɪŋk/ /ˈɹiːθɪŋk/ v
repenser réfléchir
think again about a problem

reticence /-ɾə-/ /ˈɹɛtəs(ə)ns/ /ˈɹɛtɪs(ə)ns/ n
réticence
avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much

reticent /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/ adj
réticent hésitant
reserved

reticle /ˈɹɛtɪkəl/ n
réticule
a gridwork or lattice of lines set into the eyepiece of optical instruments

reticule /ˈɹɛtɪkjuːl/ n
réticule
bag made of net-like material

reticulocyte n
réticulocyte
immature red blood cell, having a reticular network of RNA

reticulum n
bonnet réticulum réseau
zoology: second stomach of a ruminant

retina /ˈɹɛt.nə/ /ˈɹɛt.ə.nə/ /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.nə/ n
rétine
thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball

retinofugal adj
rétinofuge

retinol n
rétinol
the vitamin

retinoscope n
rétinoscope
instrument

retinue /ɹɪˈtɪnjuː/ /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.njuː/ /ˈɹɛtɪn(j)uː/ n
retenue
comitatus
suite retenue
group of servants

retire /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɹəˈtaɪɹ/ v
prendre sa retraite retirer
to stop working on permanent basis

retired /ɹɪˈtaɪəd/ /ɹɪˈtaɪəɹd/ adj
retraité à la retraite
having left employment

retiree /ɹəˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)ˌiː/ n
retraité
someone who has retired from active working

retirement /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/ n
retraite
act of retiring, or the state of being retired
portion of one's life after retiring
place of seclusion or privacy

retirement home n
maison de retraite EHPAD
multi-residence housing facility intended for the elderly

retirement village n
résidence senior
residential complex designed for senior citizens

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ n
repartie riposte réplique
sharp or witty reply
cornue
flask used for distillation

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ v
lancer rétorquer
To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation

retract /-ɹi/ /ɹəˈtɹækt/ /ɹɪˈtɹækt/ v
rétracter
to draw back; to draw up
to take back or withdraw (something that has been said or written)

retractable /ɹiˈtɹæktɪbəl/ /ɹəˈtɹæktəbəl/ adj
rétractable rétractile
capable of being retracted

retractile adj
rétractable rétractile
that can be retracted

retransition v
retransitionner

retranslate v
retraduire
translate again or anew

retransmit v
retransmettre renvoyer
to transmit again

retreat /ɹiˈtɹiːt/ /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːt/ n
retraite
act of pulling back or withdrawing
period of meditation, prayer, or study
quiet place affording privacy

retreat /ɹiˈtɹiːt/ /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːt/ v
retirer replier battre en retraite
to withdraw military forces

retribution /ˌɹɛt.ɹɪ.ˈbju.ʃən/ n
châtiment punition vendetta
punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance

retrieval /ɹɪˈtɹiːvəl/ n
récupération
act of retrieving

retrieve /ɹiˈtɹiːv/ /ɹəˈtɹiːv/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːv/ v
récupérer retrouver
to regain or get back something

retro /ˈɹɛ.tɹoʊ/ adj
rétro
of, or relating to the past, past times, or the way things were
affecting things past; retroactive, ex post facto

retro- prefix
rétro-
back or backward

retroact v
rétroagir
to act backward, or in return; to act in opposition; to be retrospective

retroaction n
rétroaction
action with an influence due to a past event

retroactive /ˌɹɛ.tɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /ˌɹɛt.ɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ adj
rétroactif
extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions

retroactively /ˌɹɛtɹoʊˈæktɪvli/ adv
rétroactivement
done after the fact

retrocognition /ˌɹɛtɹəʊkɒɡˈnɪʃən/ n
rétrocognition
extrasensory knowledge of past events

retrocomputing n
retrocomputing rétro-informatique

retroflex /ˈɹɛt.ɹoʊ.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹə.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/ adj
rétroflexe
of any of the retroflex pronunciations

retrograde /ˈɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ɡɹeɪd/ /ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/ adj
rétrograde
or moving backwards in relation to the normal or previous direction of travel
counterproductive to a desired outcome
of a celestial body orbiting another: in the opposite direction to the orbited body’s spin

retrograde /ˈɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ɡɹeɪd/ /ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/ n
rétrograde
one who opposes social reform, favouring the maintenance of the status quo

retrograde amnesia n
amnésie rétrograde
loss of memories from the period leading up to the amnesic episode

retrograde ejaculation n
éjaculation rétrograde
redirection of semen to the urinary bladder

retrogression n
rétrogression
decline

retron n
rétron

retronym n
rétronyme
A new coinage for an old concept

retronymic adj
rétronymique

retronymy n
rétronymie

retrospect /ˈɹɛtɹəˌspɛkt/ n
coup d'œil rétrospectif rétrospection
consideration of past times

retrospective /ˌɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ˈspɛktɪv/ adj
rétrospectif
of, relating to, or contemplating the past

retrospectively adv
rétrospectivement
retrospective manner

retrovirus n
rétrovirus
any of a group of viruses which insert a copy of their RNA genome into the DNA of a host cell

retry /riˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈriːtɹaɪ/ v
ressayer retenter réessayer
to try or attempt again

rettery n
rouissoir
place to soak hemp or flax

returf v
réengazonner
to lay turf again

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ n
rendement
finance: gain or loss from an investment
retour
act of returning

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ v
rebrousser chemin
to turn back, retreat
relancer
tennis: to bat the ball back over the net in response to a serve
retourner rendre
to give something back to its original holder or owner
retourner revenir s'en retourner
to come or go back

return on investment n
retour sur investissement
benefit gained by an investor from an investment

return the favor v
rendre la pareille renvoyer l'ascenseur

return ticket n
aller-retour
a ticket granting permission to travel to a place and back again

retweet n
retweet
message reposted or forwarded

retweet v
retweeter
repost or forward a Twitter message

reunification n
réunification
the unification of something that was previously divided; used especially of a country

reunify v
réunifier

reunion /ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ /ɹɪˈjuːnjən/ n
rassemblement réunion
planned event
réunion rassemblement réunification
the process or act

reunite /ˌɹiːjuːˈnaɪt/ /ˌɹiːjʊˈnaɪt/ v
réunifier réunir
to unite again

reuptake n
recaptage neuronal
reabsorption of neurotransmitter by neuron

reusable adj
réutilisable
able to be used again

reuse /ɹiːˈjuːs/ /ɹiːˈjuːz/ n
réemploi
act of using again or in another place
réutilisation réemploi réusage
act of salvaging or restoring a discarded item to yield something usable

reuse /ɹiːˈjuːs/ /ɹiːˈjuːz/ v
réutiliser
to use again

rev /ɹɛv/ v
monter le régime de
to increase the speed of a motor

rev up v
monter dans les tours
to increase the speed of an engine

revamp /ɹiˈvæmp/ /ɹiːˈvæmp/ /ˈɹiˌvæmp/ /ˈɹiːvæmp/ v
améliorer renouveler retaper reviser ripoliner
to improve, renew, renovate, or revise (something)

revanche /ɹəˈvænt͡ʃ/ /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃ/ /ɹəˈvɑ̃ʃ/ n
revanche
revenge or retaliation

revanchism /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪz(ə)m/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ n
revanchisme
political policy of endeavouring to regain lost territory

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ adj
revanchard revanchiste
advocating a policy of revanche

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ n
revanchiste revanchard revancharde
revanchist, vengeful person

reveal /ɹəˈvil/ /ɹəˈviːl/ /ɹɪˈvil/ /ɹɪˈviːl/ [ɹɪˈvɪil] v
révéler
to uncover
révéler laisser voir
to communicate that which could not be known or discovered without divine or supernatural instruction

revealed religion n
religion révélée
(countable) religion which relies on communication originating directly from a divine being to establish what religious beliefs are authoritative and acceptable

reveille /ɹɪˈvæ.li/ /ˈɹɛ.və.li/ n
réveil diane
the sounding of a bugle or drum early in the morning to awaken soldiers

revelation /ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
révélation
the act of revealing or disclosing
manifestation of divine truth
something dramatically disclosed

revenant /ˈɹɛvənənt/ n
revenant
someone reborn
supernatural being
revenant revenante
someone who returns from a long absence

revenge /ɹiˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹəˈvendʒ/ /ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ n
vengeance revanche
retaliatory action

revenge /ɹiˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹəˈvendʒ/ /ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ v
venger
to take revenge for an action
to take one's revenge on someone

revenge is a dish best served cold proverb
la vengeance est un plat qui se mange froid
revenge is best or most satisfying when delayed

revenge is sweet phraseologicalUnit
vengeance en représailles
said when one is satisfied in taking revenge

revenge porn n
pornovengeance revenge porn
explicit media distributed as revenge

revenue /ɹɪˈvɛnjuː/ /ˈɹɛvənjuː/ /ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u/ n
chiffre d'affaires revenu
turnover, total sales
revenu
income from an investment
total income from a given source
revenu revenus
all income for some treasury by taxation e.a.

revenue stamp n
timbre fiscal
stamp to affix as proof that tax due

reverberate /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ).bəɹ.eɪt/ v
résonner
to repeatedly return
réverbérer
to ring with many echos

reverberation /ɹiˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/ /ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/ /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/ n
contrecoup
violent oscillation or vibration
echo
echo, or a series of overlapping echos
réflexion
reflection of light or heat
répercussion
evolving series of effects

revere /ɹə.viːɹ/ v
idolâtrer révérer
to venerate someone or something as an idol
révérer idolâtrer
to regard someone or something with great awe or devotion

reverence /ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/ /ˈɹɛv.ɹəns/ n
révérence

reverend /ˈɹɛvəɹənd/ /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ n
révérend
member of the Christian clergy

reverent /ˈɹev.ə.ɹənt/ /ˈɹev.ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛv.ɹənt/ adj
pieux
showing respect or reverence; respectful

reverie /ˈɹɛvəɹi/ n
rêverie
state of dreaming while awake

revers n
revers
lapel, reversed

reversal /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/ n
inversion renversement
an instance of reversing

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ /ɹɪˈvɝs/ adj
inverse
having the order of its constituents moved backwards

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ /ɹɪˈvɝs/ n
contraire
opposite of something
côté pile
side of a medal, badge, or coin opposite the obverse
envers revers
side of something facing away; opposite of front
marche arrière
gear
recul
reversal
revers
setback, misfortune

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ /ɹɪˈvɝs/ v
reculer
to cause a mechanism or vehicle to operate or move in the opposite directions
renverser
to turn something around

reverse dictionary n
dictionnaire inverse
a dictionary in which entries are sorted alphabetically by their last letter, then second-to-last, and so on

reverse discrimination n
discrimination positive
advantaging minority groups who have traditionally been discriminated

reverse engineering n
rétro-ingénierie
analyzing the construction and operation of a product in order to manufacture a similar one

reverse osmosis n
osmose inverse
technique

reverse psychology n
psychologie inversée
advocacy of one course of action in such a way as to persuade someone to take an opposite course

reverse shot n
contrechamp
shot of character looking back

reverse transcriptase n
rétrotranscriptase transcriptase inverse
polymerase that catalyzes the formation of DNA from an RNA template

reverse transcription n
rétrotranscription transcription inverse
process of creating double-stranded DNA from a single-stranded RNA template

reversibility n
réversibilité
property of being reversible

reversible /ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪbəl/ adj
réversible
able to be reversed
clothing that can be worn inside out

reversing n
reversement
an act of reversal

reversion /ɹəˈvɚʒən/ /ɹɪˈvɚʒən/ /ɹɪˈvɜːʃ(ə)n̩/ /ɹɪˈvɜːʒ(ə)n̩/ n
retour
return

revert /ɹiˈvɝt/ /ɹɪˈvɜːt/ /ɹɪˈvɝt/ /ˈɹiˌvɝt/ /ˈɹiːˌvɜːt/ n
conversion
Islamic usage: convert to Islam

revert /ɹiˈvɝt/ /ɹɪˈvɜːt/ /ɹɪˈvɝt/ /ˈɹiˌvɝt/ /ˈɹiːˌvɜːt/ v
refléter renvoyer réverbérer
to throw back; to reflect; to reverberate
retourner redevenir retomber
to turn back, or to the contrary; to reverse
retourner revenir

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ n
compte rendu critique
account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work
relecture
second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact
revue
military inspection or display for the benefit of superiors or VIPs
periodical which makes a survey of the arts or some other field
révision
judicial reassessment of a case or an event

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ v
réviser
to look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise.

reviewer n
relecteur réviseur
critic

revile /ɹəˈvaɪl/ v
insulter
to attack with abusive language

revise /ɹɪˈvaɪ̯z/ v
revoir
to review, alter and amend, especially of written material
réviser revoir
to look over again

reviser n
relecteur relectrice
person who verifies quality of translation

revision /riˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ /rəˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ n
modification
changed edition
révision
act of revising

revisionism /ɹɪˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ n
révisionnisme
advocacy of a revision of some view
form of Marxism

revisionist /ɹɪˈvɪʒənɪst/ adj
révisionniste
of or pertaining to revisionism

revisionist /ɹɪˈvɪʒənɪst/ n
révisionniste
proponent of revisionism

revitalise v
revivifier
to give new life, energy, activity or success

revivable adj
revivifiable
possible to return to life

revival /ɹɪˈvaɪvəl/ n
renaissance résurrection
reviving
réveil
renewed interest in religion

revivalist adj
revivaliste
evangelistic

revivalist n
revivaliste

revocation /ˌɹɛvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
révocation
action of revoking

revocatory adj
révocatoire
of or pertaining to revocation; tending to revoke or recall

revoke /rɪˈvəʊk/ /ɹɪˈvoʊk/ /ɹɪˈvəʊk/ v
révoquer
to cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ n
révolte
act of revolting

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ v
révolter
to rebel
to greatly repel

revolting adj
repoussant répugnant
repellent

revolution /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃən/ n
révolution
political upheaval
sudden, vast change in a situation or discipline
révolution coup d'état
removal and replacement of a government
révolution tour
turning of an object around an axis
traversal of one body through an orbit around another body

revolutionarily adv
révolutionnairement

revolutionary /-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ adj
révolutionnaire
of or pertaining to a revolution in government
something that signifies great change

revolutionary /-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ n
révolutionnaire
a revolutionist; a person who revolts

revolutionize /ˌɹev.əˈl(j)uː.ʃəˌnɑɪz/ /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)u.ʃəˌnaɪz/ /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃəˌnaɪz/ v
révolutionner
to radically or significantly change, as in a revolution

revolve /ɹɪˈvɒlv/ v
retourner tourner
to orbit a central point
to turn on an axis

revolver /ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/ n
revolver révolver
a handgun with revolving chambers

revolving door n
pantouflage
politics
porte tournante porte à tambour
rotating door

revue /ɹəˈvjuː/ /ɹɪˈvjuː/ n
revue
form of theatrical entertainment

rewalk v
remarcher
to walk again

reward /ɹiˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔːd/ /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ n
récompense
result of an action
prize promised for a certain deed or catch
récompense salaire
something of value given in return for an act

reward /ɹiˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔːd/ /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ v
récompenser
give a reward to

rewarding adj
gratifiant
giving satisfaction

rewatch /ɹiːˈwɒtʃ/ /ˈɹiːwɒtʃ/ v
reregarder
to watch again

rewild v
réensauvager
to return an area to a wilder state

rewind /ɹiːˈwaɪnd/ v
rembobiner
to wind again

rewritable adj
réinscriptible
able to be rewritten

rewrite /ɹiˈɹaɪt/ /ɹiːˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹi.ɹaɪt/ /ˈɹiː.ɹaɪt/ v
réécrire récrire
write again, differently

rewrite history v
réécrire l'histoire

rewriting n
réécriture
computer science method

rewriting v
réécrivant
present participle of rewrite

rezone v
redécouper
to change the zoning assigned to a piece of property

rezoning n
redécoupage
the act, process or result of being rezoned

rhabdomyolysis /ˌɹæb.doʊ.maɪˈɑl.əs.ɪs/ /ˌɹæb.də.mʌɪˈɒl.ɪs.ɪs/ /ˌɹæb.dəʊ.mʌɪˈɒl.ɪs.ɪs/ n
rhabdomyolyse
the rapid disintegration of striated muscle tissue accompanied by the excretion of myoglobin in the urine

rhapsody /ˈɹæpsədi/ n
rhapsodie rapsodie
instrumental composition of irregular form

rhea /ˈɹiːə/ n
nandou
flightless bird

rheme /ɹiːm/ n
rhème
part of a sentence

rhenium /ˈɹiːniəm/ n
rhénium
chemical element

rheological adj
rhéologique
of, or relating to rheology

rheology /ɹiːˈɒlədʒi/ n
rhéologie
physics of the deformation and flow of matter

rheometer n
rhéomètre
device

rheostat /ˈɹiːəstæt/ n
potentiomètre rhéostat
resistor with adjustable resistance

rhesus macaque n
macaque rhésus
Macaca mulatta

rhetoric /ˈɹɛtəɹɪk/ n
rhétorique
meaningless language
rhétorique discours
art of using language for persuasion

rhetorical /ɹəˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹəˈtɔɹɪkəl/ /ɹɪˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ adj
rhétorique
part of or similar to rhetoric

rhetorical question n
question rhétorique
question posed for dramatic or persuasive effect

rhetorically adv
rhétoriquement
in a rhetorical manner

rheum /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ n
chassie morve
nose discharge

rheumatic /ɹuːˈmætɪk/ adj
rhumatismal
referring to rheumatism

rheumatism /ˈɹu.məˌtɪz.əm/ /ˈɹu.məˌtɪz/ n
rhumatisme
any painful disorder of muscles, tendons, joints, bones and nerves

rheumatoid adj
rhumatoïde
presenting analogies with rheumatism

rheumatoid arthritis n
polyarthrite rhumatoïde
chronic and progressive disease

rheumatologist n
rhumatologue
doctor

rheumatology n
rhumatologie
branch of medicine

rheumy /ˈɹumi/ /ˈɹuːmi/ adj
chassieux
producing rheum from the mucous membranes; especially of the eyes: filled with rheum

rhinarium n
rhinarium truffe
tip of mammal's nose

rhinestone n
strass
an artificial diamond

rhinitis /ɹaɪˈnaɪtɪs/ n
rhinite
inflammation

rhino /ˈɹaɪ.noʊ/ /ˈɹaɪ.nəʊ/ n
rhino
short form of rhinoceros

rhino- /ɹaɪˈnɒ-/ /ˌɹaɪnoʊ-/ prefix
rhino-
of or relating to the nose

rhinoceros /ɹaɪˈnɑs.ɚ.əs/ /ɹaɪˈnɒs.ə.ɹəs/ n
rhinocéros
herbivorous pachyderm with horn(s)

rhinoceros beetle n
scarabée rhinocéros
tropical beetle

rhinophore n
rhinophores
head structure

rhinoplastic adj
rhinoplastique

rhinoplastician n
rhinoplasticien rhinoplasticienne

rhinoplasty n
rhinoplastie
plastic surgery used to improve a person's nose

rhinorrhea n
rhinorrhée
medical symptom

rhinotillexomania /ˌɹaɪnəʊtɪˌlɛksəˈmeɪniə/ /ˌɹaɪnəʊtɪˌlɛksəˈmeɪnjə/ n
décrottage de nez rhinotillexomanie
compulsive nose-picking

rhinovirus n
rhinovirus
virus

rhizo- prefix
rhizo-

rhizome /ˈɹaɪzoʊm/ n
rhizome
horizontal underground stem of some plants

rhizosphere n
rhizosphère
soil region influenced by plant roots

rho /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ n
rhô
letter of Greek alphabet

rhodic /ˈɹəʊdɪk/ adj
rhodique
of or pertaining to rhodium

rhodium /ˈɹoʊdiəm/ n
rhodium
chemical element

rhodochrosite n
rhodochrosite
crystalline mineral composed mainly of manganese carbonate

rhododendron /ɹoʊdəˈdɛndɹən/ n
rhododendron
flowering shrub in the genus Rhododendron

rhombic adj
rhombique losangique
of or pertaining to a rhombus

rhombicosidodecahedron /ˌɹɑmbaɪˌkoʊsiˌdoʊdɛkəˈhidɹən/ /ˌɹɑmbɪˌkoʊsiˌdoʊdɛkəˈhidɹən/ /ˌɹɒmbaɪˌkəʊsiˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌɹɒmbɪˌkəʊsiˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
petit rhombicosidodécaèdre
Archimedean solid

rhombicuboctahedron n
rhombicuboctaèdre
polyhedron with 8 triangular and 18 square faces

rhombohedral adj
rhomboédrique
having three equal axes and oblique angles

rhombohedron n
rhomboèdre
prism with six faces, each a rhombus

rhombus /ˈɹɑːmbəs/ /ˈɹɒmbəs/ n
losange rhombus
A parallelogram having all sides of equal length

rhopalic adj
rhopalique
increasing

rhotacism /ˈɹoʊtəsɪzəm/ n
rhotacisme
A linguistic phenomenon in which a consonant changes into an R

rhoticity n
rhoticité
quality of being rhotic

rhubarb /ˈɹuˌbɑɹb/ /ˈɹuːbɑːb/ n
rhubarbe
any plant of the genus Rheum

rhumb /ɹʌm/ /ɹʌmb/ n
rhumb rumb
a unit of angular measure equal to 1/32 of a circle or 11.25°
one of the 32 points of the compass (compass points)

rhumb line n
loxodromie ligne de vent
a line cutting all meridians at a constant angle

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ n
rime
word that rhymes with another
second part of a syllable
rhyming; sameness of sound of some parts of words, as ‘the poem exhibits rhyme’
strophe vers rime
verse, poetry

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ v
faire rimer rimer
put words together
rime rimer vi vers
rimer
transitive, to rhyme with
reciprocal

rhyme off v
débiter rapidement énumérer rapidement
list or recite quickly

rhyme or reason n
n'avoir ni queue ni tête ne rimer à rien
logic or common sense

rhymester n
rimeur rimeuse
rhymer, inferior poet

rhyming dictionary n
dictionnaire de rimes
a reference work that provides lists of rhymes for any given word

rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/ /ˈɹɪθ.əm/ [ˈɹɪð.m̩] n
rythme
variation of strong and weak elements of sounds over time
flow, repetition or regularity
tempo or speed of a beat, song, or repeated event

rhythm game n
jeu de rythme
game

rhythm guitar n
guitare rythmique
guitar that provides rhythm

rhythm section n
section rythmique
section of a band maintaining the rhythm

rhythmic gymnastics n
gymnastique rythmique gymnastique rythmique et sportive
a discipline of gymnastics

ria n
aber ria
a coastal inlet formed by the partial submergence of an unglaciated river valley

rial /ɹiːˈɑːl/ n
rial
currency in Middle East

rib /ɹɪb/ n
côte
curved bone
côte côtelette
cut of meat
femme moitié épouse
archaic, literary, humorous: wife woman
nervure
shaping and supporting member in an aircraft wing

rib cage n
cage thoracique
part of skeleton
cavity created by the ribs

ribald /ˈɹaɪ.bɔld/ /ˈɹɪb.əld/ adj
grivois grossier paillard vulgaire
coarse, lewd, vulgar

ribald /ˈɹaɪ.bɔld/ /ˈɹɪb.əld/ n
balourd dégoûtant lourdaud sagouin
individual who is filthy or vulgar

ribaldry n
grivoiserie paillardise polissonnerie ribauderie
humorous language or behaviour

ribauldequin /ɹɪˈbəʊdɪkɪn/ n
ribaudequin
engine of war
huge bow

ribbed vault n
croisée d'ogives voûte d'ogives
structure created by intersection of vaults

ribbit /ˈɹɪbət/ /ˈɹɪbɪt/ interjection
croâ
the sound made by a frog or toad

ribbon /ˈɹɪbən/ n
ruban
long, narrow strip of material
inked ribbon
toolbar

ribbon cable n
limande nappe
cable with many parallel wires one next to the other

ribbon seal n
phoque annelé
a species of true seal

ribbonmaker n
rubanier rubanière
one who makes ribbons

ribeye steak n
bifteck de côte bifteck de côte sans os entrecôte entrecôte sans os

riboflavin /ˌraɪboʊˈfleɪvɪn/ n
riboflavine
the vitamin B₂, riboflavin

ribonuclease /ˌɹaɪbəʊˈnjuːklieɪz/ n
ribonucléase
enzyme catalyzing the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid

ribonucleic adj
ribonucléique
of or pertaining to RNA or its derivatives

ribonucleic acid n
acide ribonucléique
derivative of DNA, used in the transcription of genetic material

ribonucleoprotein n
ribonucléoprotéine
any nucleoprotein that contains RNA

ribonucleotide n
ribonucléotide
nucleotide having ribose as its sugar

ribose /ˈɹaɪbəʊz/ n
ribose
naturally occurring pentose sugar

ribosomal adj
ribosomique
of or relating to ribosomes

ribosome /ˈɹaɪbəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɹaɪbəˌsəʊm/ n
ribosome
organelle

ribosomic adj
ribosomique
of or pertaining to ribosomes

ribsteak n
bifteck de côte bifteck de côte sur os entrecôte entrecôte sur os

ribwort n
plantain lancéolé
Old World plantain

rice /ɹaɪs/ n
riz
plants

rice cake n
galette de riz
food item made from puffed rice
gâteau de riz

rice cooker n
cuiseur de riz cuit-riz
kitchen appliance designed to cook rice

rice flour n
farine de riz
flour made of rice

rice growing n
riziculture
the growing of rice

rice hull n
balle de riz
hard protecting covering of a grain of rice

rice milk n
lait de riz
milky liquid from rice

rice paper n
papier de riz
paper made from parts of the rice plant

rice pudding n
riz au lait gâteau de riz
milk pudding made from rice, milk, sugar and nutmeg

rice vinegar n
vinaigre de riz
a type of vinegar

rice wine n
vin de riz
alcoholic drink brewed from rice

rich /ɹɪt͡ʃ/ adj
riche
having wealth

rich as Croesus adj
riche comme Crésus
very rich

rich kid /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ ˌkɪd/ n
fils à papa gosse de riche
child or young adult from a wealthy family

rich man n
femme riche homme riche richard richarde
a person who is rich (any gender)
homme riche richard
a male person who is rich

rich text n
texte riche
enhanced text

richness /ˈɹɪt͡ʃnəs/ n
richesse
state or quality of being rich

ricin /ˈɹaɪsɪn/ n
ricine
poison

ricinoleic acid /ˌɹaɪ.sɪ.noʊˌli.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/ /ˌɹʌɪ.sɪ.nəʊˌliː.ɪk ˈas.ɪd/ n
acide palmique

rick /ɹɪk/ n
meule
stack or pile, of straw, hay etc.

rickets /ˈɹɪkɪts/ n
rachitisme
disorder of infancy

rickety /ˈɹɪk.e.ti/ /ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ adj
boiteux
feeble in the joints, tottering
boiteux branlant délabré
not strong because of poor construction or upkeep
rachitique
affected with rickets

rickshaw /ˈɹɪk.ʃɔː/ n
pousse-pousse
two-wheeled carriage

ricochet /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃɛt/ n
ricochet
an instance of ricocheting

ricochet /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃɛt/ v
ricocher
to rebound

ricotta /ɹəˈkɑtə/ /ɹɪˈkɑtə/ /ɹɪˈkɒtə/ n
ricotta
Italian whey cheese

rictus /ˈɹɪk.təs/ /ˈɹɪk.tʊs/ n
rictus
Any open-mouthed expression

rid /ˈɹɪd/ adj
débarrasser
released from

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ n
devinette énigme devinaille
verbal puzzle

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ v
cribler
to fill or spread throughout; to pervade
to fill with holes like a riddle
to put something through a riddle or sieve

ride /ɹaɪd/ n
bagnole
course tour
instance of riding

ride /ɹaɪd/ v
chevaucher rouler monter
to transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, bicycle etc.
conduire
to transport someone in a vehicle
monter
to be transported in a vehicle as a passenger
monter chevaucher
to mount someone to have sex with them

ride roughshod over /ˌɹaɪd ˈɹʌfʃɑd ˌoʊvɚ/ /ˌɹaɪd ˈɹʌfʃɒd ˌəʊvə/ v
fouler aux pieds
to treat someone roughly

rider /ˈɹaɪ.də/ /ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/ /ˈɹɑɪ.də/ [ˈɹ̠aɪdə] [ˈɹ̠aɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠äɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠ʷɑe̯də] n
cavalier cavalière
one who rides

rideshare n
covoiturage
travel arrangement

ridge /ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
crête
chain of mountains
line along which two sloping surfaces meet
dorsale
elevation on ocean bottom
faîte
highest point on a roof

ridge beam /ɹɪdʒ biːm/ n
panne faîtière
top longitudinal beam of a roof

ridged band n
bande striée
highly vascularized and innervated area of preputial tissue

ridgepole /ˈɹɪdʒpəʊl/ n
panne faîtière
beam supporting rafters

ridicule /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ v
tourner en ridicule ridiculiser tourner en dérision
to make fun of someone

ridiculous /ɹiːˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkjələs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkləs/ adj
ridicule
foolish, absurd

ridiculously adv
ridiculement bouffonnement caricaturalement
in a ridiculous manner

ridiculousness n
ridiculité
characteristic of being ridiculous
result of being ridiculous

riding /ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/ n
circonscription comté
electoral district or constituency in Canada

riding crop n
cravache
horsewhip

rife /ɹaɪf/ adj
abondant
Abounding; present in large numbers, plentiful

riff /ɹɪf/ n
riff
repeated instrumental melody line

riffler n
rifloir
curved file used in carving wood and marble

riffraff /ˈɹɪfɹæf/ n
populace racaille canaille
the rabble

rifle /ˈɹaɪfəl/ n
fusil
firearm with a rifled barrel

rifleman n
fusilier
soldier

rift /ɹɪft/ n
fente fissure
chasm or fissure
percée éclaircie
break in the clouds, fog, mist etc.

rig /ɹɪɡ/ n
costume tenue
a costume or outfit
foreuse
the special apparatus used for drilling oil wells
grééments
the arrangement of masts etc.

rig /ɹɪɡ/ v
bâcler
to make or construct something in haste
déguiser
to dress or clothe in some costume
gréer
to equip and fit a ship
harnacher
to fit out with a harness
trafiquer truquer
to manipulate something dishonestly

rigged /ɹɪɡd/ adj
truqué
pre-arranged

rigging /ˈɹɪɡɪŋ/ n
gréement
tackle of a sailing vessel

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ʔ] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] adj
correct
appropriate, fit for purpose
de droite droit
politics: conservative
droit
straight, not bent
of an angle, 90 degrees
droit correct bon juste
complying with justice, correct
droit droite
of direction, opposite of left

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ʔ] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] adv
juste
exactly
immediately, directly
à droite
on the right side
towards the right side

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ʔ] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] interjection
d'accord
yes, that is correct; I agree
hein n'est-ce pas non
checking agreement

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ʔ] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] n
droit
legal or moral entitlement
droite
right, not left, side
right-wing politicians and parties
droite dextre
right hand

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ʔ] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] v
corriger
to correct
redresser
to set upright
se redresser
(intransitive) to return to normal upright position

right angle n
angle droit droit
angle of 90 degrees

right away adv
aussi sec sur le champ séance tenante tout de suite
very soon

right bank n
rive droite
river bank to the right when facing downstream

right brain n
cerveau droit hémisphère droit
right cerebral hemisphere

right hand n
main droite

right honourable adj
très honorable
politics

right now adv
en ce moment
at this precise moment

right of asylum n
droit d'asile
right

right of first refusal n
droit de préemption
contractual provision

right of publicity n
droit à l'image

right of way n
droit de passage
strip of land or alignment where portions of an infrastructure and their associated structures and facilities is located
droit de passage servitude
legal right of passage
priorité
right to proceed first in traffic
fencing: priority
voie voie ferrée
area modified for passage of a railway

right the ship v
redresser la barre

right to be forgotten n
droit à l'oubli
right

right to keep and bear arms n
port d'armes
the right of individuals to possess weapons and armor

right to life n
droit à la vie
one of fundamental human rights

right to work /ɹaɪt tə wɜːk/ /ɹaɪt tə wɝk/ n
droit au travail
the fundamental human right to have employment

right triangle n
triangle rectangle
a triangle having a right angle as one of its interior angles

right wing n
aile droite
political
ailier droit
hockey

right-angled adj
rectangle
having a right angle

right-click v
faire un clic droit
to press right-hand button of a mouse

right-hand drive adj
conduite à gauche volant à droite
steering wheel on the right-hand side

right-hand man n
bras droit factotum grouillot
trusted assistant

right-handed n
droitier
of one who uses their right hand in preference to, or more skillfully than their left.

right-handedness n
dextralité droiterie
state of being right-handed

right-hander n
droitier droitière
one who is right-handed

right-justified adj
ferré à droite

right-wing adj
droit droitier
resisting political change

right-winger n
ailier droit ailière droite
sports: winger on the right
personne de droite
person who belongs to the political right

rightard n
droitardé
person of right-wing political views

righteous /ˈɹaɪti.əs/ /ˈɹaɪtjəs/ /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəs/ adj
juste
free from sin or guilt
juste moral
moral and virtuous, to the point of sanctimonious

righteousness /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/ n
justice
quality or state of being righteous

rightful /ˈɹaɪtfəl/ adj
légitime
by right, by law

rightly or wrongly phraseologicalUnit
à tort ou à raison

rightsholder /ˈɹaɪts.həʊldə(ɹ)/ n
ayant droit
a person or organization that owns the legal rights to something

rigid /ˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪd/ adj
rigide
rigorous, unbending
stiff
uncompromising

rigidity /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɪdɪti/ n
raideur rigidité
The quality or state of being rigid

rigidly /ˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪd.li/ adv
rigidement
in a rigid manner

rigmarole /ˈɹɪɡməɹoʊl/ /ˈɹɪɡməɹəʊl/ n
charabia
nonsense talk

rigor mortis n
rigidité cadavérique rigor mortis
Temporary stiffness of a body's muscles and joints following death

rigorous /ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/ adj
rigoureux
showing, causing or favoring rigor
severe; intense

rigorously adv
rigoureusement
in a rigorous manner

rigour /ˈɹɪɡə(ɹ)/ n
rigueur
character of being unyielding or inflexible

rill /ɹɪl/ n
ruisselet
very small brook

rillette n
rillettes
A dish of meat

rim /ɹɪm/ n
jante roue
wheel rim

rim /ɹɪm/ v
bouffer le cul
lick the anus

rime /ɹaɪm/ n
givre
any frozen dew forming a white deposit on exposed surfaces

rind /ɹaɪnd/ n
croûte pelure couenne
hard outer layer of fruit, cheese

rinderpest n
peste bovine
disease

ring /ɹɪŋ/ n
anneau bague
round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger
astronomy: a formation of various pieces of material orbiting around a planet
circumscribing object
bird band
geometry: a planar geometrical figure
cercle anneau
group of people (for illicit purposes)
piste
arena where circus acts take place
ring manège
place where some sports take place
sonner
telephone call
anneau bague
algebra: an algebraic structure
anneau d'ensembles
family of sets...

ring /ɹɪŋ/ v
sonner
(intr.) to produce a resonant sound
(tr.) to make something produce a resonant sound
(intr.) to produce the sound of a bell or a similar sound
(tr.) to produce a sound by ringing
to telephone (someone)

ring a bell v
dire quelque chose
to seem vaguely familiar

ring back v
rappeler
Make another call to the same person
Return a call

ring binder n
cartable classeur farde
folder

ring false v
sonner faux
to seem to be incorrect

ring finger n
annulaire
finger between the middle finger and little finger

ring ouzel n
merle à plastron
Turdus torquatus

ring road n
périphérique ring
highway

ring-billed gull n
goéland à bec cerclé
Larus delawarensis

ring-necked duck n
fuligule à collier
Aythya collaris

ring-necked parakeet n
perruche à collier
Psittacula krameri

ring-tailed lemur n
lémur catta
Lemur catta

ringed /ɹɪŋd/ adj
annelé
marked with rings, circles, or loops

ringgit /ˈɹɪŋɡɪt/ n
ringgit
currency

ringleader /ˈɹɪŋˌliːdəɹ/ n
chef leader meneur
leader of a group of people, especially an unofficial group
meneur chef leader
person who starts and leads a disturbance, a conspiracy, or a criminal gang

ringmaster n
Madame Loyal Monsieur Loyal
the person who manages the performers in a circus ring

ringneck dove n
tourterelle rieuse tourterelle domestique
Streptopelia risoria

ringside seat n
être aux premières loges
any vantage point providing an excellent view

ringtail n
bassaris rusé
Bassariscus astutus

ringtone n
sonnerie sonnerie de téléphone
sound made by a telephone when ringing

ringwoodite n
ringwoodite
cubic form of olivine

ringworm n
teigne rogne roue de Sainte-Catherine
contagious fungal affliction of the skin

rink /ɹɪŋk/ n
patinoire piste
sheet of ice prepared for playing certain sports
équipe
team in curling

rinse /ɹɛns/ /ɹɪns/ n
rinçage
the action of rinsing

rinse /ɹɛns/ /ɹɪns/ v
rincer
to wash something quickly using water and no soap
to remove soap from something using water

riot /ˈɹaɪ.ət/ /ˈɹaɪ.ɪt/ n
émeute
tumultuous disturbance of public peace

riot police n
police antiémeute
a unit of police specifically trained to deal with rioting crowds

rioter /ˈɹaɪətə/ /ˈɹaɪətɚ/ n
émeutier émeutière
one who riots

rip /ɹɪp/ v
déchirer
to rapidly become two parts
ripper
to copy data to a device

rip off v
arracher
to pull off by ripping
escroquer arnaquer
(idiom) to charge an exorbitant or unfair rate
(idiom) to steal, cheat or swindle

rip-off n
arnaque
unfair price or rate

riparian /ɹɪˈpɛːɹɪən/ /ɹʌɪˈpɛːɹɪən/ adj
rivulaire
of or pertaining to a riverbank

ripe /ɹaɪp/ adj
accompli accomplie
having attained its full development; mature
mûr arrivé à maturité fait
advanced to the state of fitness for use
mûr mûre
ready for reaping or gathering, of fruits and seeds
maturated or suppurated, of sores and tumors
ready for action or effect; prepared

ripen /ˈɹaɪpən/ v
amener à maturité faire mûrir
to bring to perfection
arriver à maturité
to approach or come to perfection
faire mûrir
to cause to mature; to make ripe
mûrir
to grow ripe

ripening n
maturité
process

ripost n
riposte

riposte /ɹɪˈpoʊst/ /ɹɪˈpəʊst/ n
riposte

ripped /ɹɪpt/ adj
déchiré
torn, either partly or into separate pieces
sec
having extremely low body fat content

ripper /ˈɹɪpə/ /ˈɹɪpɚ/ n
ripeur
someone who rips (something)
éventreur
murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade

ripple /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/ n
ondulation
moving disturbance or undulation in the surface of a liquid
ondulation résiduelle
small oscillation of an otherwise steady signal
drège
implement for removing the seeds from flax

ripple /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/ v
onduler
to move like the undulating surface of a body of water

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ n
montée
action of moving upwards

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ v
monter
to move upwards
of a quantity, etc: to increase
prendre sa source
to have its source
ressusciter
to be resurrected
se lever
of a celestial body: to appear to move from behind the horizon
of a dough, etc: to swell or puff up in the process of fermentation

rise from the ashes v
renaître de ses cendres
to make a comeback

rise from the dead v
ressusciter d'entre les morts
to become alive after having died

rise through the ranks v
monter en grade prendre du galon sortir du rang

rise to the occasion v
se montrer à la hauteur
to show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty

riser /ˈɹaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ n
contre-marche contremarche
part of a step
gaine gaine technique
conduct
praticable élévateur
platform

rishi n
rishi
(post-Vedic) a Hindu sage or saint

rising star n
étoile montante
emerging talent

risk /ɹɪsk/ n
risque
possible, usually negative, outcome
likelihood of a negative outcome
business etc.: potential (conventionally negative) effect of an event

risk assessment n
évaluation des risques évaluation du risque
overall process of identifying risks

risk management n
gestion des risques gestion du risque
process of dealing with risk

risk one's neck v
risquer sa peau

risk premium n
prime de risque

risk profile n
profil de risque

risk-taking adj
risqueur
prone to engaging in risky behaviour or unafraid to do things with uncertain outcomes

risk-taking n
prise de risque

risktaker n
risqueur
a person who takes risk, especially to reap the benefits if the feared event does not happen

risky /ˈɹɪski/ adj
risqué
dangerous, involving risks

risotto /ɹɪˈzoʊtoʊ/ /ɹɪˈzɒtəʊ/ n
risotto
food

risqué /ɹɪsˈkeɪ/ adj
osé risqué
bordering on the indelicate

rissole n
rissole
ball of meat which has been fried or barbecued

rite /ɹaɪt/ n
rite
ritual

rite of passage n
rite de passage
ceremony to celebrate a transition

ritual /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/ adj
rituel
related to a rite

ritual /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/ n
rituel
repeated set of actions

ritualistic /ˌɹɪt͡ʃuəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
ritualiste
in the manner of a ritual

ritually /ˈɹɪt͡ʃu.əli/ adv
rituellement
in a ritual manner

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ n
rival rivale
competitor with the same objective

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ v
rivaliser
to oppose or compete with

rivalry /ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi/ n
rivalité
competition

river /ˈɹɪvə/ /ˈɹɪvɚ/ n
lézarde
typography: visually undesirable effect of white space running down a page
rivière fleuve
large stream which drains a landmass
torrent fleuve
any large flow of a liquid

river god /ˈɹɪvə ˌɡɒd/ n
dieu-fleuve
river-being

river warbler n
locustelle fluviatile
Locustella fluviatilis

riverbank n
berge rive
sloped side of a river

riverbed /ˈɹɪv.əˌbed/ /ˈɹɪv.əˌbɛd/ /ˈɹɪv.ɚˌbɛd/ [ˈɹɪv.ɚˌbeː] n
lit de rivière
a river bottom

riverboat n
bateau fluvial bateau-mouche
watercraft

riverboatman n
batelier
Someone who pilots a riverboat

riverine /ˈɹɪvəɹaɪn/ /ˈɹɪvɚ.aɪn/ /ˈɹɪvɚ.ɪn/ adj
fluvial
of or pertaining to rivers

riverside n
berge rive
side of a river

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ n
rivet
cylindrical mechanical fastener

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ v
riveter
to attach or fasten parts by using rivets

riveter n
pince à riveter
tool, rivet gun
riveteur
one who rivets

riveting adj
fascinant
commanding the attention

rivulet /ˈɹɪv.jə.lət/ n
rivelet ru ruisselet
small brook

roach /ɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹəʊtʃ/ n
gardon
Rutilus rutilus
cul cul de joint
slang: butt of a marijuana cigarette

road /rod/ /ɹoʊd/ /ɹəʊd/ n
route chemin
a way for travel
a path in life

road accident n
accident de la route
accident on the road

road hog n
chauffard
bad or inconsiderate driver

road map n
carte routière
a map with a visual representation of roads used for automobile travel and navigation
feuille de route roadmap
plan of action

road rage n
rage au volant rage routière
behaviour

road roller n
rouleau compresseur
heavy engineering vehicle used to compact asphalt

road sign n
panneau de signalisation
sign for traffic control or driver information

road to Damascus n
chemin de Damas
important point of change or reversal

road trip n
escapade routière
recreational or impromptu excursion

road user n
usager de la route
road user

roadbase n
grave
layer of aggregates

roadblock n
barrage routier
Something that blocks or obstructs a road

roadholding n
tenue de route

roadhouse /ˈɹoʊdˌhaʊs/ /ˈɹəʊdˌhaʊs/ n
restauroute restoroute
establishment

roadrunner /ˈɹoʊdˌɹʌnɚ/ /ˈɹəʊdˌɹʌnə/ n
géocoucou
fast-running bird in the genus Geococcyx

roadside bomb n
engin explosif improvisé
explosive device

roadside hawk n
buse à gros bec
Buteo magnirostris

roadstead /ˈɹoʊdˌstɛd/ /ˈɹəʊdstɛd/ n
rade
partly sheltered anchorage outside a harbour

roadway n
chaussée
main or central portion of a road used by the vehicles

roadwork n
travaux travaux publics travaux sur la route
construction or maintenance done to roads

roadworthy adj
en bon état de marche
able to be driven

roam /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ v
errer
wander freely

roaming /ˈɹoʊmɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊmɪŋ/ n
itinérance roaming
using a cell phone outside of its original registering zone
vagabondage
wandering

roan antelope n
antilope cheval
Hippotragus equinus

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ n
rugissement
cry of the lion
vrombissement
loud resounding noise such as sound of a motorbike or a similar engine

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ v
rire aux éclats rire comme une baleine rire à gorge déployée s'esclaffer éclater de rire
to laugh in a particularly loud manner
rugir
of animals, to make a loud deep noise
to make a loud resounding noise
rugir hurler
to make loud, deep cry of emotion

roaring forties n
quarantièmes rugissants
area of the earth between 40 and 50 degrees south

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ adj
rôti
having been cooked by roasting

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ n
bien-cuit
comical event
rôti
cut of meat

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ v
clasher incendier
to banter, severely criticize
rôtir
to cook food by heating in an oven or fire
to process by drying through heat-exposure

roast beef n
rosbif roastbeef
Beef cooked by roasting

roast pork n
rôti de porc
Pork cooked by roasting

roasted /ˈɹoʊstɪd/ adj
rôti grillé
cooked by roasting

roasting jack n
tournebroche

rob /ɹɑb/ /ɹɒb/ /ɹɔb/ v
cambrioler
to commit robbery
voler
to deprive of

rob Peter to pay Paul v
déshabiller Pierre pour habiller Paul
to use resources producing no net gain

robber /ˈɹɑ.bɚ/ /ˈɹɒb.ə(ɹ)/ n
brigand bandit
one who robs

robbery /ˈɹɑbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbɹi/ n
braquage banditisme
attempt of taking the property of another by threat
brigandage vol à main armée
act or practice of robbing

robe /ɹoʊb/ /ɹəʊb/ n
robe
long, loose outer garment

robin /ˈɹɑː.bɪn/ /ˈɹɒ.bɪn/ n
grive
any bird called robin in English
merle d'Amérique
Turdus migratorius
merle rubiette
rouge-gorge rouge-gorge familier
Erithacus rubecula

robinsonade /ˌɹɑbɪnsəˈneɪd/ /ˌɹɒbɪnsəˈneɪd/ n
robinsonnade
genre of adventure fiction

robot /ˈɹoʊ.bɑt/ /ˈɹoʊ.bət/ /ˈɹəʊ.bɒt/ n
robot
intelligent mechanical being
machine to perform complex tasks
person who does not seem to have any emotions

robotic /ɹoʊˈbɑt.ɪk/ /ɹəʊˈbɒt.ɪk/ /ɹəˈbɒt.ɪk/ [ɹoʊˈbɑɾɪk] adj
robotique
of, relating to, or resembling a robot

robotization n
robotisation
the automation of a system or process by use of robotic devices

robotize v
robotiser
to automate by making use of robots

robust /ɹoʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəˈbʌst/ adj
robuste
evincing strength

robustly adv
robustement
in a robust manner

robustness n
robustesse
quality of being robust

rocambolesque adj
rocambolesque
fantastic

roche moutonnée /ɹɒʃ muːˈtɒneɪ/ n
roche moutonnée
rock formation

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ /ɹɔk/ n
caillou diam
precious stone or gem
pierre
closed hand in rock paper scissors
roche roc pierre
natural mineral aggregate
rocher roc
large stone or boulder
rocher roche
mass of projecting rock
sucre d'orge
confectionery made from sugar
secousse
act of rocking
rock
style of music

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ /ɹɔk/ v
bercer remuer
move gently back and forth
bouleverser
disturb the mental or emotional equilibrium
faire tanguer secouer
cause to shake or sway violently
déchirer assurer gérer
slang: to be very favourable or skilful

rock and roll /ˈɹɑk ən(d) ˈɹoʊl/ /ˈɹɒk ən(d) ˈɹəʊl/ n
rock 'n' roll rock and roll
style of music

rock bunting n
bruant fou
Emberiza cia

rock climbing n
escalade
sport of scaling rock faces

rock crystal n
cristal de roche
clear quartz

rock dove /ɹɒk dʌv/ n
pigeon biset biset pigeon de roche
Columba livia

rock group n
groupe de rock
musical group specializing in rock music

rock hyrax n
daman des rochers
Procavia capensis

rock music n
rock musique rock
popular music genre

rock paper scissors n
chifoumi pierre-feuille-ciseaux
popular child's game

rock pigeon n
Colombine des rochers colombine des rochers
white-quilled rock pigeon, Petrophassa albipennis
Colombine rufipenne colombine rufipenne
chestnut-quilled rock pigeon, Petrophassa rufipennis
Pigeon roussard pigeon roussard
speckled pigeon, Columba guinea

rock pipit n
pipit maritime
Anthus petrosus

rock ptarmigan n
lagopède alpin lagopède des rochers perdrix des neiges
Lagopus muta

rock samphire pn
bacile criste marine fenouil marin passe-pierre
Crithmum maritimum

rock the boat v
faire des vagues
disturb the status quo

rocker /ˈɹɑ.kɚ/ /ˈɹɒk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹɔk.ə(ɹ)/ n
rockeur rockeuse
musician who plays rock music

rockery /ˈɹɑk.ɚ.i/ /ˈɹɒk.ə.ɹi/ n
rocaille
section of a garden made from decorative rocks

rocket /ˈɹɑ.kət/ /ˈɹɑk.ɪt/ /ˈɹɒk.ɪt/ n
fusée
rocket engine
vehicle
fusée pétard
rocket-propelled firework
roquette fusée
military: non-guided missile

rocket launcher n
lance-roquettes
device for launching a missile

rocket scientist /ˌɹɑkət ˈsaɪəntəst/ /ˌɹɒkɪt ˈsaɪəntɪst/ n
Einstein avoir fait Polytechnique grand clerc polytechnicien tête
one qualified to handle or understand things which are very complex or confusing

rockfish /ˈɹɑk.fɪʃ/ /ˈɹɒk.fɪʃ/ n
sébaste
fish of the genus Sebastes

rockfowl n
picatharte
passerine bird

rockhopper penguin n
gorfou sauteur
crested penguin

rocking /ˈɹɑkɪŋ/ /ˈɹɒkɪŋ/ adj
génial super
excellent, grand

rocking /ˈɹɑkɪŋ/ /ˈɹɒkɪŋ/ v
rockant
rock music

rocking chair n
fauteuil à bascule chaise à bascule berçante rocking chair
chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked

rocking horse n
cheval à bascule
a child’s toy consisting of a (usually wooden) horse mounted on a rocker or swing

rockstar n
rockstar
member of a rock band

rocky /ˈɹɑki/ /ˈɹɒki/ /ˈɹɔki/ [ˈɹʷɑki] [ˈɹʷɒki] [ˈɹʷɔki] adj
rocheux
abounding in, or full of, rocks

rocky road n
rocky road route rocheuse
biscuit

rod /ɹɑd/ /ɹɒd/ n
bite paf pine queue vit zob
slang: penis
canne à pêche
fishing rod or pole
tige
straight round stick, shaft, or bar
verge
archaic: unit of area
verges
stick or bundle used for punishment

rod cell n
bâtonnet
any of the cylindrical photoreceptor cells in the retina

rodent /ˈɹəʊdənt/ n
rongeur
mammal of the order Rodentia

rodeo /ˈɹoʊ.di.oʊ/ n
rodéo
sport

rodomontade /ˌɹɑ.də.mənˈteɪd/ /ˌɹɑ.də.mənˈtɑd/ /ˌɹɑ.dəˌmɑnˈteɪd/ /ˌɹɑ.dəˌmɑnˈtɑd/ /ˌɹɒ.də.mɒnˈteɪd/ /ˌɹɒ.də.mɒnˈtɑːd/ n
rodomontade
vain boasting

roe /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
œufs de poisson frai
eggs of fish

roe deer /ˈɹoʊˌdɪɹ/ /ˈɹəʊˌdɪə/ n
chevreuil
small deer species, Capreolus capreolus

roebuck /ˈɹəʊ.bʌk/ n
cerf
male roe deer

roentgenium /ɹɛntˈɡɛniəm/ /ɹʌntˈɡɛniəm/ n
roentgenium
chemical element

roger /ˈɹɑd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒd͡ʒə/ interjection
bien reçu cinq sur cinq comprendre
received

rogue /ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ /ˈɹəʊ̯ɡ/ adj
incontrôlable
large, destructive and unpredictable
sans scrupules
deceitful, unprincipled

rogue /ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ /ˈɹəʊ̯ɡ/ n
canaille coquin fripouille voyou
a scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person
clochard vagabond
a vagrant
garnement
a mischievous scamp

rogue state n
État voyou
state or nation acting outside of the accepted international norms and policies

rogue wave n
vague scélérate
unexpected, dangerously large wave

roguery n
friponnerie
mischievous behaviour

roil /ɹɔɪl/ v
fâcher irriter énerver
to annoy
troubler
render turbid

role /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹʷoʊɫ] [ɹʷɒʊɫ] n
fonction rôle
(grammar) the function of a word in a phrase
rôle
the expected behavior of an individual in a society
character or part
the function or position of something

role model n
exemple modèle
person who serves as an example

role reversal n
inversion des rôles

role-playing n
jeu de rôle
action in which a person takes on a role

roleplay /ˈrol.pleɪ/ /ˈrəʊl.pleɪ/ v
rôler
To act as a character as part of a fantasy, especially with a group.

roleplaying game n
jeu de rôle
type of game in which the players assume the role of a character

roll /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹ̠ʷoɫ] [ɹ̠ʷɒʊɫ] n
grondement roulement
a heavy, reverberatory sound
gîte
the rotation angle about the longitudinal axis
rouleau
a heavy cylinder used to break clods
one of a set of revolving cylinders between which metal is pressed
that which rolls; a roller
roulement
the act of rolling
the uniform beating of a drum
roulis
oscillating movement of a vessel from side to side
registre rôle
an official or public document
rouleau
that which is rolled up
a scroll
quantity of cloth wound into a cylindrical form
rôle
a list of names or an official register of names
part; office; duty

roll /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹ̠ʷoɫ] [ɹ̠ʷɒʊɫ] v
aplatir laminer niveler rouler
to press or level with a roller
enrouler
to bind or involve by winding
faire rouler
geometry: to apply (one line or surface) to another without slipping
faire rouler rouler
to cause something to revolve by turning over and over
gronder
to make noise like thunder
rouler
to wrap round on itself
to utter with a trill
to rotate on fore-and-aft axis
to drive or impel forward with an easy motion
to move, or cause to be moved, upon rollers or small wheels

roll cage n
arceau de sécurité
a protective frame in a vehicle

roll call n
appel appel nominal
reading of a list of names and responses

roll on interjection
vivement
expressing anticipation

roll one's eyes v
lever les yeux au ciel
turn one's eyes upwards

roll out v
déployer sortir
deploy, release or launch

roll out the red carpet v
dérouler le tapis rouge
extend the utmost hospitality

roll up one's sleeves v
retrousser ses manches
prepare to work
roll one's sleeves up

rollback n
retrait
withdrawal of military forces
rollback
(computing) operation to return the database to the previous commit point

rolled fillet n
paupiette de viande
chopped veal rolled in a piece of bacon

rolled into one phraseologicalUnit
tout à la fois

roller /ˈɹoʊlɚ/ /ˈɹəʊlə/ n
rollier
bird of the family Coraciidae
rouleau
tool for applying paint or ink

roller derby n
roller derby roller-catch
sport

roller shutter n
volet roulant
shutter consisting of a series of horizontal sections that are hinged together

roller skate n
patin à roulettes
a boot having small wheels

roller skating n
patinage à roulettes
skating on roller skates

roller sport n
roller sport

roller towel n
touaille
continuous loop of towelling attached to a roller

rollerblade n
patin en ligne roller
type of roller skate

rollercoaster /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/ n
montagnes russes
amusement ride

rolling paper n
papier à rouler
paper for rolling cigarettes

rolling pin n
rouleau à pâtisserie rouleau
food preparation utensil

rolling stone n
bourlingueur clochard clocharde
person who moves around and never settles down

rolling stop n
arrêt Idaho stop américain

rollmop n
rollmops
fillet of herring

rollup n
roulée
self-made cigarette

roly-poly /ˈɹoʊliˈpoʊli/ /ˌɹəʊlɪˈpəʊli/ n
culbuto poussah ramponeau ramponneau
toy that rights itself when pushed over

romaji /-mɑː-/ /ˈɹəʊ.mə.d͡ʒiː/ n
romaji
romanization of Japanese

romance /ɹoʊˈmæns/ /ɹəˈmæns/ /ˈɹoʊˌmæns/ /ˈɹəʊˌmæns/ n
amour romantique idylle romance
idealized love
romance
music: sentimental ballad
story or novel dealing with idealized love
romance idylle
intimate relationship, love affair

romanize v
latiniser romaniser
to put letters or words into the Latin alphabet

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹə-/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ [-meə̯ntɪk] [-meə̯ɾ̃ɪk] [-mæɾ̃ɪk] [ɹoʊˈmæntɪk] [ɹə-] adj
romantique
concerned with, or conducive to, romance and love
fantastic, idealistic
powerfully sentimental, evocative

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹə-/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ [-meə̯ntɪk] [-meə̯ɾ̃ɪk] [-mæɾ̃ɪk] [ɹoʊˈmæntɪk] [ɹə-] n
romantique
person with romantic character
person who is behaving romantically

romantic comedy n
comédie romantique
love story

romanticism /ɹəʊˈmæntɪsɪzəm/ n
romantisme romanesque
romantic quality, spirit or action

romanticize v
romantiser
to view something in a romantic manner

romanticized adj
idéalisé
interpreted in idealized fashion

romp /ɹɑmp/ /ɹɒmp/ v
s'ébattre
to play roughly or energetically

rond de jambe /ɹɔn də ˈʒɑmb/ n
rond de jambe
ballet technique

rondel n
dague à rouelles
long thin medieval dagger

rondo /ˈɹɒn.dəʊ/ n
rondo
soccer: training game

ronin n
ronin
masterless samurai

rood /ɹuːd/ n
vergée
quarter of an acre

rood screen /ˈɹud ˌskɹin/ /ˈɹuːd skɹiːn/ n
jubé
carved screen

roof /ɹuf/ /ɹuːf/ /ɹʊf/ n
toit
the cover at the top of a building
the upper part of a cavity

roof rabbit n
lapin de gouttière

roof tile n
tuile
tile covering a roof

roofer /ˈɹuːfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹuːfɚ/ /ˈɹʊfɚ/ n
couvreur
craftsman who lays or repairs roofs

roofie /ˈɹufi/ n
roofie rup
slang for flunitrazepam

rook /ɹuːk/ /ɹʊk/ n
corbeau freux freux
bird
tour
chesspiece

rook /ɹuːk/ /ɹʊk/ v
rouler
cheat, swindle

rookie /ˈɹʊki/ n
bleu
inexperienced recruit in military or police
novice

room /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ /ɹʊm/ n
chambre pièce salle
division in a building
place espace pièce
space

room for doubt n
place au doute
eventuality

room service n
room service
provision of food and drink to a guest room

room temperature n
température ambiante
normal temperature

rooming house n
maison de chambreurs
house with inexpensive apartments

roommate /ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/ n
camarade de chambre camarade de chambrée copiaule cothurne
a person with whom one shares a room
colocataire coloc
US: with whom one shares an apartment or house

roomy /ˈɹuːmi/ /ˈɹʊmi/ adj
ample grand logeable spacieux
spacious

rooster /ˈɹustəɹ/ /ˈɹuːstə/ n
coq
male chicken; male gallinaceous bird

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ n
racine
part of a plant
of a tooth
arithmetic: number or expression which when raised to a power gives the specified number or expression
part of a hair under the skin
graph theory: node in a tree that has no parent
analysis: zero of a function
racine mot souche
philology: word from which another word or words are derived
racine origine
primary source
racine radical
linguistic morphology: primary lexical unit of a word
root
person who manages accounts on a UNIX system

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ v
emmancher fourrer
coarse slang: to have sexual intercourse

root beer /ˈɹut ˌbɪɹ/ n
racinette
beverage with sarsaparilla root

root for v
animer
encourage a favored person

root hair n
poil racinaire

root mean square n
moyenne quadratique
type of average

root of unity n
racine de l'unité
field element, some positive power of which equals 1

root rot n
pourridié pourriture racinaire
plant fungal disease

root vegetable n
légume-racine
edible root

rooting n
enracinement radication
The process of forming roots.

rootlet n
radicelle
the smallest roots

roots /ɹuːts/ /ɹʊts/ n
aïeux
ancestors
origines sources
beginnings

rope /ɹoʊp/ /ɹəʊp/ n
corde cordage
a length of this string

rope ladder n
échelle de corde
flexible ladder

ropemaker n
cordière cordier
maker of ropes

roriferous /ɹoʊˈɹɪf.ɚ.əs/ /ɹəʊˈɹɪf.əɹ.əs/ adj
rorifère
producing or generating dew

rorqual /ˈɹɔɹkwəl/ /ˈɹɔːkwəl/ n
rorqual
whale with long skin folds below mouth

rosacea /ɹoʊˈzeɪ.ʃiə/ n
couperose
chronic condition

rosary /ˈɹoʊzəɹi/ n
rosaire chapelet
Catholic prayer beads

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ [ɹ̠ʷəʊz̥] [ɻʷö̞ʊz̥] adj
rose
color

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ [ɹ̠ʷəʊz̥] [ɻʷö̞ʊz̥] n
pomme
nozzle
rosacée rosacées
a plant or species in the rose family (Rosaceae)
rose
flower
rosier rose
shrub

rose chafer n
cétoine dorée
Cetonia aurata

rose fish n
sébaste atlantique
Sebastes norvegicus

rose garden n
roseraie
garden planted in roses

rose quartz n
quartz rose
pinkish to reddish-colored quartz

rose window n
rosace
circular window

rose-colored glasses n
lunettes roses
overly optimistic perception of something

roseate /ˈɹoʊzi.ət/ /ˈɹəʊzɪət/ adj
rosâtre
(formal) pink; rosy

rosebush n
rosier
rose plant

rosehip /ˈɹoʊzˌhɪp/ /ˈɹəʊzˌhɪp/ n
cynorhodon gratte-cul fruit d'églantier
the fruit of a rose plant

roselle /ɹoʊˈzɛl/ /ɹəʊˈzɛl/ n
oseille de Guinée
Hibiscus sabdariffa

rosemary /ˈɹoʊzˌmɛəɹi/ /ˈɹəʊzməɹi/ n
romarin
shrub

rosewater n
eau de rose
a liquid produced by steeping rose petals in water

rosin /ˈɹɑz.əm/ /ˈɹɑz.ən/ /ˈɹɒz.ən/ /ˈɹɔz.əm/ n
colophane
solid form of resin

roster /ˈɹɑ.stɚ/ /ˈɹɒs.tə/ /ˈɹɔs.tə/ /ˈɹɔs.tɚ/ n
liste
a list of names

roster /ˈɹɑ.stɚ/ /ˈɹɒs.tə/ /ˈɹɔs.tə/ /ˈɹɔs.tɚ/ v
consigner inscrire
to place a name on a roster

rostral adj
rostral
relating to the rostrum

rostrum /ˈɹɑstɹəm/ /ˈɹɒstɹəm/ /ˈɹɔs-/ n
chaire
dais, pulpit, or similar platform
rostre éperon
projecting prow of a rowed warship

rosy /ˈɹoʊzi/ /ˈɹəʊzi/ adj
rosé
rose-coloured

rosé /ɹoʊ̯ˈzeɪ̯/ /ˈɹəʊ̯zeɪ̯/ n
vin rosé
wine

rosé wine n
vin rosé rosé
pink coloured wine

rot /ɹɑt/ /ɹɒt/ /ɹɔt/ v
pourrir
(intransitive) to suffer decomposition

rotary /ˈɹoʊtəɹi/ adj
rotatif
capable of rotation

rotary phone n
téléphone à cadran
rotary dial telephone

rotate /ɹəʊˈteɪt/ /ˈɹoʊteɪt/ v
faire tourner
to spin, turn, or revolve something
intervertir permuter
to change which tire is on each corner of the car, so that they wear evenly
tourner rotater rotationner
to spin, turn, or revolve

rotation /ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/ n
rotation
act of turning around a centre
tour
single cycle of turning

rotational symmetry n
symétrie de rotation
property a shape has when it looks the same after some rotation by a partial turn

rotator cuff n
coiffe des rotateurs
set of four smaller muscles in the shoulder

rotavirus /ˈɹəʊtəˌvaɪɹəs/ n
rotavirus
any of a group of wheel-shaped viruses

rote /ɹoʊt/ /ɹəʊt/ n
apprentissage par cœur
process of committing to memory

rotgut n
tord-boyaux
raw or poor-quality alcoholic liquor

roti /ˈroːʈiː/ /ˈɹoʊti/ /ˈɹɐʉtəi̯/ /ˈɹɔtɪi̯/ /ˈɹəʉtɪi̯/ /ˈɹəʊti/ [ˈɹɔʊɾɪi̯] n
roti
unleavened flatbread

rotifer n
rotifère
organism of the phylum Rotifera

rotisserie /ɹəʊˈtɪ.sə.ɹi/ /ɹəʊˈtɪs.ɹi/ /ɹəˈtɪ.sə.ɹi/ /ɹəˈtɪs.ɹi/ n
rôtisserie
cooked meat shop featuring rotisserie cooked meat
rôtissoire
device, roasting rotating broiler

roton n
roton
quantum of rotation

rotor /ˈɹoʊ.ɾə/ /ˈɹoʊ.ɾɚ/ /ˈɹəʊ.tə/ n
rotor
a rotating part of a mechanical device

rotten /ˈɹɑtn̩/ /ˈɹɒtn̩/ [ˈɹɑʔn̩] adj
mauvais
cruel, mean or immoral
pourri
decayed, gone bad

rotten borough /-ˈbɜ-/ /ˌɹɑtn̩ ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˌɹɒtn̩ ˈbʌɹə/ [ˌɹɑʔn̩-] n
bourg pourri
parliamentary borough represented in Parliament although the number of voters had diminished so greatly they were largely controlled by the main landowner; parliamentary constituency or electoral district in a similar situation

rottenness n
pourriture
the quality of being rotten

rotund /ɹoʊˈtʌnd/ /ɹəʊˈtʌnd/ adj
rond
Having a round or spherical shape
Round in body shape

rotunda /ɹoʊˈtʌndə/ /ɹə(ʊ)ˈtʌndə/ n
rotonde
architecture: round building, often with a dome

rough /ɹʌf/ adj
approximatif
approximate
brut
crude, unrefined
brutal
violent
difficile
difficult
rugueux rude brut
not smooth

rough /ɹʌf/ v
ébaucher
to create in approximate form

rough around the edges adj
brut de décoffrage
in need of refinement

rough breathing n
esprit rude
Ancient Greek diacritical mark

rough collie n
colley à poil long
breed of dog

rough up v
brutaliser malmener
to manhandle or beat up

rough-hew v
dégrossir
cut or shape something roughly

rough-legged buzzard n
buse pattue
Buteo lagopus

roughcast /ˈɹʌfkæst/ /ˈɹʌfkɑːst/ n
crépi
a rough surface finish

roughcast /ˈɹʌfkæst/ /ˈɹʌfkɑːst/ v
crépir
to apply a roughcast finish to

roughly /ˈɹʌf.li/ adv
approximativement
unevenly
rudement
in a rough manner

roughly speaking adv
en gros grosso modo

roughneck n
arriéré ours mal léché
someone with rough manners; a rowdy or uncouth person

rouille /ˈɹuːi/ n
rouille
type of sauce from Provence, France

roulette /ɹuːˈlɛt/ n
roulette
game of chance
locus

roulette wheel n
roulette
wheel used in the game of roulette

rouleur /ɹuˈlɝ/ /ɹuːˈlɜː/ n
rouleur rouleuse
cyclist who performs well on flat and undulating roads

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ adj
arrondi
pronounced with the mouth in the shape of an "O"
complet rond
complete, not lacking
rond
circular or cylindrical
spherical
of a number that has been rounded off
of corners that lack sharp angles
rond ronde
plump

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ n
canon
song with each subset starting at a different time
coup
individual ammunition shell
rond reprise
circular object
ronde étape
circular or repetitious route
round
segment of a sport event
tour
card games: moment from the deal until the players are finished with the cards
golf etc: way around the course
tour épreuve
stage of a sports competition
tournée
serving
éclat
outburst

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ v
arrondir
to approximate a number

round bracket n
parenthèse
parenthesis, bracket

round of 16 n
8e de finale huitième de finale

round of 32 n
16es de finale seizième de finale

round of applause n
salve d'applaudissements
outburst of clapping

round off v
arrondir
to change a number into an approximation having fewer significant digits
to change the shape of an object to make it more circular
compléter
to complete or finish something

round robin n
poule
part of a tournament

round table n
table ronde
conference

round trip n
aller-retour
a trip from one destination to another and then returning to the starting location

round up v
arrondir
to round up a number
cueillir rassembler réunir
to collect or gather (something) together

roundabout /ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/ n
giratoire rond-point
road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island
manège
fairground carousel
tourniquet
children's play apparatus which rotates around a central axis when pushed

rounded /ˈɹaʊndɪd/ adj
arrondi
made into a circle or a sphere
pronounced with the lips drawn together

roundel /ˈɹaʊn.dəl/ n
cocarde
tourteau besant
heraldry: a circular spot; a charge in the form of a small coloured circle

roundhouse kick n
coup de pied circulaire

rounding /ˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ n
arrondi
the act of rounding a mathematical value

roundoff n
rondade
gymnastics move

rouse /ˈɹaʊz/ v
éveiller
to wake

rousong /ɹəʊˈsɒŋ/ /ʒəʊˈsʊŋ/ n
rousong
meat floss

rout /ɹaʊt/ [ɹʌʊt] n
raout
fashionable assembly; large evening party
débâcle déroute
act of completely defeating an army, etc., causing it to retreat in a disorganized manner; convincing defeat

route /ɹaʊt/ /ɹut/ /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉːt/ n
chemin route itinéraire
course or way traveled
route
passing, course, road

route of administration n
voie d'administration
path by which a drug is taken into the body

router /ˈɹaʊ.ɾɚ/ /ˈɹu.ɾɚ/ /ˈɹuː.tə(ɹ)/ n
routeur
device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet

router /ˈɹaʊtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaʊtɚ/ n
défonceuse
power tool

routine /ɹuːˈtiːn/ adj
procédural
according to established procedure
quelconque
ordinary with nothing to distinguish it from all the others
routinier
regular; habitual

routine /ɹuːˈtiːn/ n
numéro routine
set piece of an entertainer's act
routine
course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure
computing: set of instructions designed to perform a specific task
set of normal procedures, often performed mechanically

routinely /ɹuːˈtiːnli/ adv
routinièrement
in a routine manner

routing /ˈɹaʊtɪŋ/ /ˈɹutɪŋ/ /ˈɹuːtɪŋ/ n
routage
a method of finding paths from origins to destinations in a network such as the Internet

roux /ɹuː/ n
roux
mixture of fat (usually butter) and flour used to thicken sauces and stews

roué /ˈɹuːeɪ/ n
roué
A debauched or lecherous person

rovibronic adj
rovibronique

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
rangée ligne rang
line of objects

row /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ v
ramer
transitive:propel over water using oars
voguer
intransitive: propel a boat or other craft over water using oars

rowan /ˈɹaʊ.ən/ /ˈɹoʊ.ən/ /ˈɹəʊ.ən/ n
sorbier des oiseleurs
Sorbus aucuparia
sorbier alisier
tree or shrub of the genus Sorbus

rowanberry n
sorbe
fruits of the rowan

rowboat /ˈɹəʊbəʊt/ n
bateau à rames barque
small boat that is rowed

rowdy /ˈɹaʊdi/ adj
chahuteur
rough and disorderly

rowel /ˈɹoʊəl/ n
molette
small spiked wheel on the end of a spur

rower /ˈɹəʊ.ə(ɹ)/ n
rameur
person who rows a boat

rowhouse n
maison en bande maison mitoyenne
rowhouse

rowing /ˈɹoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊɪŋ/ n
aviron
the sport
canotage aviron
action of the verb "to row"

rowlock /ˈɹɑlək/ /ˈɹɒlək/ /ˈɹʌlək/ n
dame de nage
support for an oar

royal /ˈɹɔɪ(ə)l/ /ˈɹɔɪəl/ adj
royal royale
of or relating to a monarch or his family

royal /ˈɹɔɪ(ə)l/ /ˈɹɔɪəl/ n
cacatois
nautical: a sail
trochure
fourth tine of an antler's beam

royal burgh /-ˈbɝɡ/ /ˌɹɔɪ(ə)l ˈbɝoʊ/ /ˌɹɔɪəl ˈbʌɹə/ n
burgh royal
type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter

royal family n
famille royale
family of the ruling sovereign of a country or state

royal fish n
poisson royal

royal flush n
quinte floche royale quinte flush royale quinte-couleur royale suite colorée à l'as
ace-high straight flush

royal jelly n
gelée royale
substance secreted by bees

royal penguin n
gorfou de Schlegel
Eudyptes schlegeli

royal road n
voie royale
easy way

royal we n
nous de majesté nous majestatif
plural we used by a sovereign

royalism /ˈɹɔɪəlɪzm/ n
royalisme
advocacy of a king or royal house

royalist n
royaliste
supporter of monarchy

royally adv
royalement
in a royal manner

royalty /ˈɹɔɪəlti/ n
droit d'auteur royalty
payment made to owner of intellectual property
redevance royalty
payment for exploiting mineral rights
règne
rank, status, etc. of a monarch

rozzer /ˈɹɒzə(ɹ)/ n
flic poulet keuf
(slang) police officer

rub /ɹʌb/ [ɹɐb] n
friction
act of rubbing
hic
difficulty or problem

rub /ɹʌb/ [ɹɐb] v
frotter
to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area
to rub something against (a second thing)
frotter polir
to scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse

rub it in v
en rajouter retourner le fer dans la plaie
add insult to injury

rub one's hands together v
se frotter les mains

rub out v
effacer
delete or erase by rubbing

rub salt in the wound v
remuer le couteau dans la plaie
to make an injury feel worse

rubber /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ [ˈɹɐbə(ɹ)] adj
chèque en bois
not covered by funds

rubber /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ [ˈɹɐbə(ɹ)] n
caoutchouc gomme
pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree
synthetic materials with the same properties
capote préservatif condom
condom
gommes caoutchouc
tires

rubber ball blast grenade n
RBBG

rubber bullet n
balle de défense balle de plastique

rubber duck n
canard en caoutchouc canard en plastique
toy shaped like a duck

rubber ring n
bouée gonflable
inflatable ring used as an aid to swimming

rubber stamp n
tampon
piece of rubber to make an imprint

rubber tree n
hévéa
Hevea brasiliensis

rubberneck n
badaud
someone who engages in rubbernecking, or turning and staring

rubberneck v
faire le badaud
to watch by craning the neck

rubbernecker /ˈrʌbəˌnɛkə/ /ˈrʌbɚˌnɛkɚ/ n
badaud badaude curieuse curieux
someone who cranes their neck to see something

rubbernecking /ˈɹʊbɚˌnɛkɪŋ/ n
faire le badaud
slowing down to see the scene of an accident

rubbery /ˈɹʌbəɹi/ adj
caoutchouteux
relating to or resembling rubber

rubbish /ˈɹə-/ /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ adj
pourri
exceedingly bad

rubbish /ˈɹə-/ /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ interjection
n'importe quoi
used to express that what was recently said is nonsense or untrue

rubbish /ˈɹə-/ /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ n
absurdités inepties
nonsense
décombres
debris or ruins of buildings

rubble /ˈɹʌb.əl/ n
débris décombres gravats
the broken remains of an object, usually rock or masonry

rubblestone n
moellon
collection of broken stones

rube /ɹuːb/ n
plouc
person of rural heritage; a yokel

rubella /ɹuːˈbɛlə/ n
rubéole
disease caused by the Rubella virus infecting the respiratory tract

rubidium /ˌɹuːˈbɪd.i.əm/ n
rubidium
element with atomic number 37

ruble /ɹuːbəl/ n
rouble
Russian monetary unit

rubric /ˈɹuːbɹɪk/ n
rubrique
category or classification
heading in a book highlighted in red

rubrician n
rubriciste
someone skilled in, tenaciously holding to rubrics

ruby /ˈɹuː.bi/ n
rubis
type of gem

rucksack /ˈɹʌkˌsæk/ n
sac à dos
a bag carried on the back; backpack

ruckus /ˈɹʌkəs/ n
chahut
a noisy disturbance and/or commotion
commotion grabuge
a row, fight

ruction /ˈɹʌk.ʃən/ n
rixe
noisy quarrel or fight

rudd /ɹʌd/ n
rotengle gardon rouge
fish Scardinius erythrophthalmus

rudder /ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌdɚ/ n
gouvernail safran
underwater vane used to steer a vessel
gouverne gouvernail
control surface of an aircraft

ruddy /ˈɹʌdi/ adj
rougeâtre
reddish

ruddy turnstone n
tournepierre à collier
Arenaria interpres

rude /ɹud/ /ɹuːd/ /ɹɪʊ̯d/ /ɹʉːd/ adj
impoli malpoli
bad-mannered

rude awakening n
douche froide dur retour à la réalité désillusion

rudeness n
impolitesse
property of being rude

ruderal adj
rudéral
grows in poor soil

rudiment /ˈɹuːdɪmənt/ n
rudiment
fundamental principle or skill
biology: body part that has no function left
sthg. in undeveloped form

rudimentary /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛnt͡ʃɹi/ adj
rudimentaire
basic; minimal
of or relating to rudiments

rue /ɹuː/ n
rue
any of various perennial shrubs of the genus Ruta

rue /ɹuː/ v
regretter
to repent or regret a past action or event

ruff /ɹəf/ /ɹʌf/ n
combattant varié
Philomachus pugnax
crinière
collar of fur on or around the neck of an animal
fraise
circular frill or ruffle on a garment

ruffe n
grémille
fish of the genus Gymnocephalus

ruffed grouse n
gélinotte huppée
game bird

ruffian /ˈɹʌfi.ən/ n
brute rufian voyou
scoundrel, rascal

ruffle /ˈɹʌfəl/ n
falbala
strip of fabric

ruffle /ˈɹʌfəl/ v
ébouriffer
to curl or flute

rufous-bellied kookaburra n
martin-chasseur de Gaudichaud
Dacelo gaudichaud

rufous-bellied tit n
mésange à ventre cannelle
Melaniparus rufiventris

rufous-capped antshrike n
batara à tête rousse
Thamnophilus ruficapillus

rufous-tailed hawk n
buse de Patagonie
Buteo ventralis

rufous-vented ground-cuckoo n
géocoucou de Geoffroy
Neomorphus geoffroyi

rufous-winged antshrike n
batara à ailes rousses
Thamnophilus torquatus

rug /ɹʌɡ/ n
couverture
thick piece of fabric used for warmth
tapis
partial floor covering

rugby /ˈɹʌɡbi/ n
rugby
form of football in which players can hold or kick an ovoid ball

rugby league n
rugby à XIII
version of rugby football

rugby player n
joueur de rugby joueuse de rugby rugbyman rugbywoman
one who plays rugby

rugby sevens n
rugby à sept
a sport where players can hold or kick an ovoid ball

rugby union n
rugby à XV
form of rugby

rugged /ˈɹʌɡɪd/ adj
hargneux
sour, surly
irrégulier
not neat or regular
robuste solide
vigorous, robust
rude violent
violent, rude
rugueux
broken into sharp points
sévère
harsh, austere
tempétueux turbulent
stormy, turbulent

ruin /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ [ˈɹuwɪn] n
ruine
remains of destroyed construction
the state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed
something which leads to serious troubles

ruin /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ [ˈɹuwɪn] v
ruiner
to cause the economical ruin of
ruiner abîmer foutre en l'air massacrer
to destroy
ruiner gâcher foutre en l'air plomber
to spoil

ruination /ˌɹuː.ɪˈneɪʃən/ n
ruination
act of ruining
state of being ruined

ruinous /ˈɹuː.ɪnəs/ adj
ruineux
destructive

ruinously adv
ruineusement
in a way that will cause ruin

rule /ɹuːl/ n
règle
regulation

rule /ɹuːl/ v
gouverner régler
to regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over
graduer
to mark with lines

rule of engagement n
règle d'engagement
internal rules defining how to use force

rule of three pn
règle de trois
mathematical rule

rule of thumb n
règle générale au doigt mouillé au pif
general guideline rather than a strict rule

rule out v
barrer biffer
to cross out
exclure
to disallow
exclure interdire
to make something impossible
exclure écarter éliminer
to reject from list of possibilities

rulebook n
règlement règles
a book containing rules

ruler /ˈɹulɚ/ /ˈɹuː.lə/ /ˈɹuːl.ə/ /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/ [ˈɹʉwlə] [ˈɹʊwɫə] n
chef dirigeant
person who rules or governs
règle latte
measuring or drawing device

rulership /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ n
dominance pouvoir
where one rules over others

rules are made to be broken proverb
les règles sont faites pour être transgressées
it is acceptable to break rules

rules of the road n
code de la route
laws that govern driving

ruling /ˈɹuːlɪŋ/ adj
au pouvoir régnant
that rules

ruling /ˈɹuːlɪŋ/ n
arrêt décision
an order or a decision on a point of law from someone in authority

ruling class n
classe dirigeante
social class

ruling pen n
tire-ligne
a drawing instrument

rum /ɹʌm/ n
rhum
distilled spirit

rumba /ˈɹʊmbə/ /ˈɹʌmbə/ n
rumba
dance

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ n
borborygme gargouillement grondement
low, heavy, continuous sound

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ v
gronder
to make a low pitched noise

rumble strip n
vibreur
pattern in a road's surface

rumbling adj
grondant

rumbling n
grondement
deep low noise
muted sound of complaint or discontent

rumen /ˈɹu.mən/ n
panse rumen
first stomach of ruminants

ruminant /ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ n
ruminant ruminante
artiodactyl ungulate mammal which chews cud

ruminate /ˈɹumɪneɪt/ v
ruminer
to chew cud
to meditate

rumination /ˌɹuːmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
rumination
act of ruminating

rummage /ˈɹʌm.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
fouiller
to hastily search for
to search something thoroughly and with disregard
to search something which contains many items

rummage sale n
kermesse
informal sale

rummy /ˈɹʌmi/ /ˈɹʌmɪ/ n
rami
card game

rumor /ˈɹumɚ/ /ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/ n
rumeur bruit
statement or claim from no known reliable source

rumour has it phraseologicalUnit
il parait le bruit court on dit
there is a rumor that...

rump /ˈɹʌmp/ n
croupe
the hindquarters of an animal
the buttocks

rump state n
état croupion
state that is the remnant of a previous, larger one

rumple /ˈɹʌmpəl/ v
froisser
to make wrinkled

rumpus n
conflit confusion divergence
noise and confusion

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ n
courir course
act of running
cours d'eau
creek
course
quick pace
flot flux
flow of liquid
galoper
fast gallop
parcours
route taken while running
période

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ v
courir
to move quickly on two feet
to compete in a race
to move quickly
to move or spread quickly
griller
to pass without stopping or yielding
marcher
of a machine, to be operating normally
écouler couler courir
to flow

run a red light v
brûler un feu rouge griller un feu rouge
drive through traffic light

run after v
courir après
follow quickly
try to win someone's affections

run aground v
échouer
to be immobilized by shallow water

run along v
partir
to leave

run amok v
perdre le contrôle péter un câble
run amok

run around v
courir partout
to be very busy

run away v
s'enfuir
to flee by running

run down v
heurter
to hit someone with a car or other vehicle and injure or kill them

run errands v
faire les courses
to undertake small tasks

run in the family v
être de famille
to be observed in several generations

run into the ground v
laisser se détériorer user à fond
To wear out, especially through excessive use

run out v
expirer toucher à sa fin venir à expiration venir à manquer
to expire, to come to an end
épuiser être à court
to use up

run out of steam v
marquer le pas à bout de souffle
to run out of energy or motivation

run out the clock v
jouer la montre
preserve a lead in a game by retaining possession

run over v
renverser
to drive over, causing injury or death

run scared v
courir en fuite
to be in a state of fearful alarm

run the gauntlet v
affronter braver endurer
to undergo a series of tests or challenges

run the risk v
courir le risque

run through v
arroser
flow through an area
embrocher
impale a person
parcourir
go through hastily

run with the hare and hunt with the hounds v
manger à tous les râteliers ménager la chèvre et le chou
support both sides of an argument

run-of-the-mill adj
ordinaire
ordinary

runaway /ˈɹʌnəweɪ/ n
emballement
an object or process that is out of control
fugitif fugueur
a person or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions

rundown n
topo
a rough outline

rune /ɹuːn/ n
rune
letter or character

runestone n
pierre runique
stone with a runic inscription

rung /ɹʌŋ/ n
barreau
ladder step
crosspiece between chair legs
échelon
a position in a hierarchy

runic /ˈɹuːnɪk/ adj
runique
of, pertaining to, or written using runes

runiform /ˈɹuːnɪfɔːm/ adj
runiforme
resembling or in the form of runes

runner /ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/ n
coulisse glissière
mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move
coureur coureuse
somebody who runs, who moves at a fast pace

runner bean n
haricot d'Espagne
a climbing plant, Phaseolus coccineus, having long bean pods

runner-up /ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp/ /ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/ n
vice-champion vice-championne
the person who finishes in any position after the first

running /ˈɹʌniŋ/ adv
consécutivement de suite à la suite
consecutively

running /ˈɹʌniŋ/ n
course à pied course
the action of the verb to run

running board n
marchepied
step under the car door

running in n
rodage
operation of a new engine for testing

running joke n
comique de répétition
running joke

running mate n
colistier colistière
candidate on a joint ticket

runny nose n
avoir le nez qui coule
condition of discharge of mucus from the nose

runoff n
ballottage second tour
politics: second or further round of an indecisive election

runology n
runologie
study of runes

runs /ɹʌnz/ n
courante
diarrhea

runt /ˈɹʌnt/ n
avorton
the smallest or the weakest animal of a litter or a pack
undersized or stunted plant, animal or person

runway /ˈɹən-/ /ˈɹʌnweɪ/ /ˈɹʌnˌweɪ/ n
piste piste d'atterrissage
(aviation) strip for airplanes to land on or take off from
podium passerelle
walkway extending from a stage

rupee /ɹuˈpi/ /ɹʊ-/ /ˈɹupi/ /ˌɹuːˈpiː/ n
roupie
monetary currency

rupicolous adj
rupicole
all senses

rupture /ˈɹʌptʃə/ n
rupture
burst or split

rural /ˈɹɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈɹɝ.əl/ /ˈɹʊ.ɹəl/ /ˈɹʊə.ɹəl/ adj
rural
pertaining to non-urban areas

rurban adj
rurbain
of a location which has both urban and rural characteristics

rusa deer n
Cerf rusa
Cervus timorensis

rusalka n
roussalka
female water spirit that leads handsome men to their deaths

ruse /ɹuz/ /ɹuːz/ n
ruse
guile, trickery
ruse finasserie
action intended to deceive

rush /ɹʌʃ/ n
jonc
plant
hâte
haste

rush /ɹʌʃ/ v
dépêcher hâter
to hurry

rush hour n
heure de pointe
times of day when traffic jams are commonplace, principally due to commuting

rushes /ˈɹʌʃɪz/ n
rushes épreuve de tournage
cinematography

rusk /ɹʌsk/ n
biscotte biscotin
light, soft bread, often toasted or crisped in an oven

russet /ˈɹʌsɪt/ adj
rousse roux
color

rust /ɹʌst/ n
rouille
result of oxidation
plant disease
colour

rust /ɹʌst/ v
enrouiller
to cause to oxidise
rouiller oxyder
to oxidise

rustbucket n
tas de ferraille
old, neglected vehicle

rustic bunting n
bruant rustique
Emberiza rustica

rusticate /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/ v
limoger
suspend or expel from a college or university

rustle /ˈɹʌsəl/ n
bruissement froufrou
soft crackling sound

rustle /ˈɹʌsəl/ v
froufrouter bruire
to move (something) with a soft crackling sound

rustle up v
préparer vite fait
quickly prepare

rusty /ˈɹʌsti/ adj
rouillé
affected by rust
lacking recent experience, out of practice

rusty-spotted cat n
chat rubigineux
Prionailurus rubiginosus

rut /ɹʌt/ n
rut
sexual desire or oestrus
ornière
furrow, groove, or track worn in the ground
ornière voie de garage
fixed routine, procedure, line of conduct, thought or feeling

rut /ɹʌt/ v
être en rut
to be in the annual rut
sillonner
make a furrow

rutabaga /ˈɹutəˌbeɪɡə/ n
rutabaga chou-navet
edible root
plant

ruthenium /ɹuːˈθiːniəm/ n
ruthénium
chemical element

rutherfordium /ˌɹʌðəɹˈfɔːɹdiəm/ n
rutherfordium
chemical element

ruthless /ˈɹuːθləs/ adj
impitoyable
without pity or compassion

ruthlessly /ˈɹuːθ.ləs.li/ /ˈɹuːθ.lɪs.li/ adv
cruellement impitoyablement inhumainement sadiquement sans foi ni loi tenacement
in a ruthless manner

rutile n
rutile
the most frequent of the three polymorphs of titanium dioxide

ryazhanka n
riazhanka riazhenka ryajenka ryazhanka
beverage

rye /ɹaɪ/ n
seigle
the grass Secale cereale or its grains as food

rye bread n
pain de seigle pain noir
type of bread

ryegrass n
ivraie
species of grasses

ryokan n
ryokan
a traditional Japanese hotel

röntgen /ˈɹɜːnt.ɡən/ n
röntgen
unit of exposure to ionizing radiation

rösti /ˈɹɒstɪ/ /ˈɹɔsti/ /ˈɹɜːstɪ/ /ˈɹʊʃti/ n
rösti rœsti
traditional dish in Germanophone Switzerland made from fried potatoes

s'more /ˈsmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈsmoə/ /ˈsmɔɹ/ /ˈsmɔː/ n
biscuit-sandwich à la guimauve guim-o-choco s'more
food

s*x n
s*x* s*xe
censored spelling of "sex"

s.t. conjunction
tel que
such that

sabaton /ˈsæb.əˌtɑn/ /ˈsæb.əˌtɒn/ n
soleret
armor covering the foot

sabbatical adj
sabbatique
relating to the Sabbath

sabbatical year n
année sabbatique
year of rest for the land observed every seven years
année sabbatique congé sabbatique
leave with full or half pay

sabbatize v
célébrer le sabbat observer le sabbat sabbatiser sanctifier le sabbat
to sanctify, keep or observe the Sabbath

sabella n
sabelle
seaworm of genus Sabella

sabermetrics n
sabermétrie
analysis of baseball, especially via its statistics

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ /ˈseɪbɫ/ adj
sable
of black colour on a coat of arms

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ /ˈseɪbɫ/ n
sable
heraldic colour
zibeline martre
animal

sablefish n
charbonnier morue charbonnier
Anoplopoma fimbria

sabot /ˈsæboʊ/ /ˈsæbəʊ/ n
sabot
a wooden shoe worn in various European countries

sabotage /sæ.bɒˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæ.bəˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæb.əˌtɑʒ/ /ˌsæb.əˈtɑʒ/ n
sabotage
deliberate action of subversion, obstruction, disruption, destruction

sabotage /sæ.bɒˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæ.bəˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæb.əˌtɑʒ/ /ˌsæb.əˈtɑʒ/ v
saboter
deliberately destruct to prevent success

saboteur /ˌsæbəˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /ˌsæbəˈtʊə(ɹ)/ n
saboteur saboteuse
a person who intentionally causes the destruction of property

sabotiere n
sorbetière

sabrage /səˈbɹɑːʒ/ n
sabrage

sabre /ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪ.bɚ/ n
sabre
light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point
modern fencing sword modeled after the sabre

sabre saw n
scie sabre
portable electric jigsaw

sabre-rattling n
bruits de bottes
display of military power as an implied threat

sabre-toothed tiger n
tigre à dents de sabre
prehistoric cat

sabretache /-b(ɹ)ə-/ /ˈsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˌtæʃ/ /ˈsæ-/ n
sabretache
hanging cavalry pouch

saccade /səˈkɑːd/ n
saccade
act of checking a horse with a single pull of the reins
rapid jerky movement of the eye
sudden jerk

saccharide /ˈsæk.əˌɹaɪd/ /ˈsæk.ɚ.ɪd/ n
saccharide
the unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CnH2nOn

saccharification n
saccarification saccharification
hydrolysis of soluble polysaccharides

saccharify v
saccharifier
convert soluble polysaccharides

saccharin /ˈsækəɹɪn/ n
saccharine
white crystalline powder

saccharine /-ɹiːn/ /-ɹən/ /-ɹɪn/ /ˈsækəɹaɪn/ /ˈsækəɹɪn/ /ˈsækɹɪn/ adj
cucul la praline fleur bleue
excessively sweet, especially if romantic or sentimental to the point of ridiculousness

sacerdotal /ˌsæ.kə(ɹ)ˈdəʊ.təl/ /ˌsæs.ə(ɹ)ˈdəʊ.təl/ adj
sacerdotal
of or relating to priests or a high religious order

sachet /sæˈʃeɪ/ /ˈsæʃeɪ/ n
sachet
cheesecloth bag of herbs and/or spices
small, sealed packet

sack /sæk/ n
butin
booty obtained by pillage
lit pieu
colloquial: bed
paquet
informal: dismissal from employment
sac
bag for commodities or items
the plunder and pillaging of a city

sack /sæk/ v
saccager
to plunder
saquer virer
informal: to remove from a job or position

sack out v
coucher
fall asleep unintentionally

sack race n
course en sac
type of children's game

sackbut n
sacqueboute sacquebute saquebute
brass instrument

sackcloth n
toile à sac
cloth

sacral /ˈseɪkɹəl/ /ˈsækɹəl/ adj
sacral
sacred
(anatomy) of the sacrum

sacrament /ˈsækɹəmənt/ n
sacrement
sacred act or ceremony

sacramental n
sacramental
an object or action which spiritually aids its faithful users

sacramentary n
sacramentaire
ancient book containing the rites for Mass, the sacraments, etc.

sacred /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ adj
sacré saint
made holy

sacred cow n
vache sacrée monstre sacré
something which cannot be tampered with

sacred lotus n
lotus sacré
Nelumbo nucifera

sacredness n
sacralité
property of being sacred

sacrificatory adj
sacrificatoire
of or relating to sacrifice

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ /ˈsækɹɪfaɪz/ n
sacrifice
something sacrificed
sacrifice offrande
something offered to a god

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ /ˈsækɹɪfaɪz/ v
sacrifier
to offer as a gift to a deity
to give away something valuable in order to gain something else of value

sacrificer n
sacrificateur sacrificatrice
someone who sacrifices

sacrificial /ˈsæk.ɹə.fɪʃ.əl/ /ˈsæk.ɹɪ.fɪʃ.əl/ adj
sacrificiel
relating to sacrifice

sacrilege /ˈsækɹəlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsækɹɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
sacrilège
desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something sacred

sacrilegious /sæk.ɹəˈlid͡ʒəs/ /sæk.ɹəˈlɪd͡ʒ.əs/ adj
sacrilège
committing sacrilege

sacrilegiously adv
sacrilégement
in a sacrilegious manner

sacristan /ˈsækɹɪstən/ n
sacristain sacristaine
person who maintains the sacristy

sacristy n
sacristie
room in a church

sacrosanct /ˈsæk.ɹoʊˌsæŋkt/ adj
sacro-saint sacrosaint
sacrosaint sacro-saint
sacred, very holy
beyond alteration, criticism, or interference, especially due to religious sanction; inviolable

sacrum n
sacrum
bone at the base of the spine

sacré bleu interjection
sacre bleu sacrebleu
interjection

sad /sæd/ adj
triste
feeling sorrow
causing sorrow, lamentable
appearing sorrowful

sadden /ˈsædən/ v
attrister
make sad or unhappy

saddle /ˈsæd(ə)l/ /ˈsædl̩/ n
selle
seat for a rider placed on the back of a horse or other animal
immovable seat of a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle
low point, in the shape of a saddle, between two hills

saddle /ˈsæd(ə)l/ /ˈsædl̩/ v
seller
(transitive) to put a saddle on (an animal)

saddle point n
point col
geometry

saddle tree n
arçon
The base of a saddle

saddle-backed bush cricket n
éphippigère des vignes
Ephippiger ephippiger

saddlebag /ˈsædəlˌbæɡ/ n
sacoche
covered pouch

saddlecloth n
chabraque

saddler /ˈsadlə/ /ˈsædlɚ/ n
sellier bourrelier
someone who makes and repairs saddles

sadism /ˈseɪdɪzəm/ n
sadisme
psychology: the enjoyment of inflicting pain or humiliation
sexual gratification from inflicting pain or humiliation, or watching it inflicted
deliberate cruelty

sadist /ˈseɪdɪst/ /ˈsædɪst/ n
sadique sadiste
one who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others

sadistic /səˈdɪstɪk/ adj
sadique
of behaviour
of a person

sadly /ˈsædli/ adv
tristement
in a sad manner

sadness /ˈsædnəs/ n
malheur
event causing sadness
tristesse
state/emotion

sadomasochism /seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/ n
sadomasochisme
practices of sadism and masochism collectively

safari /səˈfɑːɹ.i/ n
safari
a trip into any undeveloped area

safari park n
parc safari
zoo-like attraction

safe /seɪf/ adj
en lieu sûr en sécurité à l'abri
properly secured
sauf
baseball: in the base
sauf en sécurité
not in danger
sûr
providing protection from danger
sûr sans danger
free from risk

safe /seɪf/ n
coffre-fort coffre
box in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping

safe and sound adj
sain et sauf
having come to no harm

safe mode n
mode de sécurité
(computing) troubleshooting mode

safe sex n
rapports sexuels protégés sécuri-sexe
sexual activity that minize risks

safe space n
espace sûr
place serving as a tolerant environment

safe travels /ˈseɪf ˈtɹævəlz/ interjection
bonne route

safe-conduct n
sauf-conduit
document

safeguard /ˈseɪfɡɑː(ɹ)d/ v
protéger
to protect, to keep safe

safely /ˈseɪfli/ adv
en toute sécurité
in a secure manner; without the possibility of injury or harm resulting
prudemment
in a safe manner

safety /ˈseɪfti/ n
sécurité sûreté
condition or feeling of being safe

safety catch n
cran d'arrêt
safety catch

safety cushion n
matelas de sécurité poire pour la soif

safety glass n
verre de sécurité
type of glass

safety net n
filet de sécurité
figuratively: anything that provides security
net

safety pin n
épingle de sûreté épingle à nourrice
pin in the form of a clasp

safety shoe n
chaussure de sécurité
shoe with reinforced toecap

safety valve /ˈseɪfti ˌvælv/ /ˈseɪftɪ ˌvælv/ n
soupape d'échappement soupape de décompression soupape de sécurité
valve set to open at a pressure below that at which a container holding a gas, vapour, etc., would burst, thus reducing the pressure

safflower /ˈsæfˌlaʊə(ɹ)/ n
carthame des teinturiers
plant

saffron /ˈsæfəɹn/ /ˈsæfɹən/ n
safran
spice
colour
plant
dye

saffron milk cap n
barigoule catalan lactaire délicieux
edible mushroom

sag /sæɡ/ n
flèche
difference in elevation

sag /sæɡ/ v
ployer
to sink
s'affaisser
to lose firmness

saga /ˈsɑːɡə/ n
saga
Old Norse Icelandic prose
long epic story

sagacious /səˈɡeɪʃəs/ adj
sagace
having or showing keen discernment

sagapenum n
sagapénum
bitter gum

sage /seɪd͡ʒ/ adj
sage
wise

sage /seɪd͡ʒ/ n
sage
wise person
sauge
Salvia officinalis
Salvia officinalis used in cooking

sage grouse n
tétras des armoises
Centrocercus urophasianus

saggar /ˈsæɡ.ə/ /ˈsæɡ.ɚ/ n
gazette
ceramic container

sagination n
engraissement sagination
act of saginating

sagittal suture n
suture sagittale
joint between the two parietal bones of the skull

sago n
sagou
a powdered starch obtained from certain palms and used as a food thickener
sagoutier
any of the palms from which sago is extracted

sagum n
sayon
cloak worn by Gallic, Germanic and Roman soldiers

saibling /ˈsaɪblɪŋ/ /ˈzaɪblɪŋ/ n
omble chevalier
Salvelinus alpinus, a char of Europe

said /seɪd/ adj
dit
mentioned earlier

said /seɪd/ determiner
ledit
mentioned earlier

said and done adj
dit et fait
agreed to and accomplished or finished

saiga n
saïga
antelope

sail /seɪl/ [seɪ̯ɫ] n
aile
the blade of a windmill
balade en mer balade en voilier
a trip in a boat
flotteur pneumatophore
floating organ of siphonophores
kiosque massif
a tower-like structure found on the topside of a submarine
voile
a piece of fabric attached to a boat
power harnessed by sails

sail /seɪl/ [seɪ̯ɫ] v
naviguer faire de la voile faire du bateau gouverner voguer
to ride in a boat, especially sailboat
voler naviguer
to move briskly and gracefully through the air

sailboard n
planche à voile
surfboard with a small sail on a flexible mast

sailboat /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ n
voilier cotre
a boat propelled by a sail

sailcloth n
toile à voile
fabric

sailfish n
espadon-voilier voilier
sailfish

sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ n
navigation la voile navigation à voile
motion across water

sailing ship n
voilier
type of ship

sailmaker n
voilier
occupation

sailor /ˈseɪ.lə/ /ˈseɪ.lɚ/ n
marin matelot femme marin femme matelot femme-marin femme-matelot
worker on a ship, seaman, seawoman

sailoress n
matelote
female sailor

saimiri n
saïmiri
Any member of Saimiri taxonomic genus

sainfoin /ˈseɪnfɔɪn/ /ˈsænfɔɪn/ n
sainfoin
perennial herbs

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ [sn̩(t)] [sɨn(t)] n
saint sainte
person proclaimed as saint
(figuratively) a person with positive qualities

saintess n
sainte
female saint

saker /ˈseɪkə/ /ˈseɪkɚ/ n
faucon sacre
falcon

saké /ˈsækeɪ/ /ˈsæki/ /ˈsɑːkeɪ/ /ˈsɑːki/ n
saké
Japanese rice wine

sal ammoniac n
salmiac
rare mineral

salaam interjection
salam
a Muslim greeting

salaam alaikum /səˈlɑːm əˌleɪkʊm/ interjection
as-salam alaykum
peace be upon you (Muslim greeting)

salacious /səˈleɪ.ʃəs/ adj
salace
lascivious, bawdy, obscene, lewd
promoting sexual desire or lust

salacity n
salacité
the state or quality of being salacious

salad /ˈsæləd/ /ˈsælɪd/ /ˈsælɪt/ n
salade
food

salad bar n
saladerie
buffet for salad and cold food

salad bowl n
saladier
bowl for salad

salad fork n
fourchette à salade
fork intended for use when eating salad

salad spinner n
essoreuse à salade
tool

salamander /ˈsæləˌmændə/ /ˈsæləˌmændɚ/ /ˈsæləˌmɑːndə/ n
salamandre
amphibian
mythical creature
small broiler
metal utensil

salami [səˈlɑːmɪ] n
salami
sausage

salami tactics n
saucissonnage tactique du salami
piecemeal removal

salami technique n
politique du saucissonnage
reaching of a goal using small, consistent steps

salariat n
salariat
salary earners

salary /ˈsæl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsæl.ɚ.i/ n
salaire
fixed amount of money paid on monthly or annual basis

salaryman /ˈsæl.əɹ.i.mæn/ n
salaryman
a salaried worker in Japan or South Korea

salat /səˈlɑːt/ n
salat
Islamic prayer

salbutamol /salˈbjuː.tə.mɒl/ /sælˈbju.təˌmɔl/ n
salbutamol
short-acting bronchodilator

sale /seɪl/ n
soldes liquidation
sale of goods at reduced prices
vente
exchange of goods or services for currency or credit
vente vente aux enchères
act of putting up for auction to the highest bidder

saleable /ˈseɪləbl̩/ adj
vendable
suitable for sale

sales pitch n
bagou
presentation to persuade a customer

sales representative n
commercial délégué commercial

sales tax n
taxe de vente taxe sur la vente
tax

salesforce n
force de vente
team of salespeople

salesman n
vendeur
man whose job it is to sell things

salesperson n
vendeur vendeuse
person who sells

saleswoman n
vendeuse
woman whose occupation is to sell things

salicylic acid n
acide salicylique
salicylic acid

salience /ˈseɪ.li.əns/ /ˈsæɪ.li.əns/ [ˈseɪ̯.li.əns] [ˈsæɪ̯.li.əns] n
prégnance saillance
condition of being salient
saillance
highlight; perceptual prominence, or likelihood of being noticed
relative importance based on context

salient /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈsæɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈsæɪ.ljənt/ adj
pertinent
worthy of note
saillant
prominent

salient /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈsæɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈsæɪ.ljənt/ n
saillant saillie
part of a fortification

saline /ˈseɪ.laɪn/ /ˈseɪliːn/ adj
salin
salty

saline solution n
saline solution physiologique sérum physiologique
solution

salinity /seɪˈlɪnəti/ n
salinité
concentration of salt

salinize /ˈsælɪnaɪz/ v
saliniser
become or render salty

saliva /səˈlaɪvə/ n
salive
liquid secreted into the mouth

salivary /səˈlaɪvəɹi/ /ˈsælɪvəɹi/ /ˈsælɪˌvɛɹi/ adj
salivaire
of or pertaining to saliva

salivary gland n
glande salivaire
Any of exocrine glands producing saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically

salivate /ˈsælɪveɪt/ v
baver saliver
to show eager anticipation
saliver
to produce saliva

salivation n
salivation
process of producing saliva

sallet /ˈsælɪt/ n
salade
type of light spherical helmet

sallow /ˈsæ.ləʊ/ adj
cireux jaunâtre
yellowish

sallow /ˈsæ.ləʊ/ n
saule
Salix caprea

sally /ˈsæli/ n
saillie
sortie

salmi n
salmis
stew

salmon /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑmən/ n
saumon
fish
colour

salmon shark n
requin saumon requin-taupe du Pacifique
shark species

salmonella /ˌsæl.məˈnɛl.ə/ /ˌsæməˈnɛlə/ n
salmonelle
any of several rod-shaped bacteria, of the genus Salmonella

salmonellosis n
salmonellose
disease

salo n
salo
non-rendered pig fat

salon /səˈlɒn/ /ˈsælɒn/ n
institut de beauté salon de beauté salon de coiffure
beauty salon
salle
salon
large room

saloon /səˈlun/ n
saloon
tavern

salpingoplasty n
salpingoplastie

salsa /ˈsæl.sə/ /ˈsɑl.sə/ n
salsa
dance
style of music
salsa sauce salsa
spicy tomato sauce

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] adj
salin sel
saline
salé sel
salty

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] n
loup de mer
sailor
sel
sodium chloride
compound of an acid and a base
additional bytes inserted into an encryption

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] v
saler
to add salt to
épicer
to include colorful language

salt cellar n
salière

salt cod n
morue salée
Cod that has been dried and salted

salt dough n
pâte à sel
modelling material

salt lake /ˈsɔːlt ˌleɪk/ n
lac salé
body of water with a high concentration of salts

salt lick n
pierre à lécher
block of salt

salt marsh n
marais salant schorre
marsh of saline water

salt marsh hay n
spartine étalée
Spartina patens

salt mine n
mine de sel
mine

salt of the earth n
sel de la Terre
a decent, dependable person

salt shaker n
salière

salt water n
eau salée
any water containing dissolved salt

saltatorial adj
sauteur

saltbush /ˈsɒltbʊʃ/ /ˈsɔːltˌbʊʃ/ n
arroche bonne-dame
plant of the genus Atriplex

salter n
saunier saunière
one who deals with salt

saltiness n
salure
property of being, or tasting, salty

saltless adj
sans sel
free of salt

saltspoon n
cuillère à sel
small spoon for salt

saltwater crocodile n
crocodile de mer crocodile marin crocodile à double crête
Crocodylus porosus

salty /ˈsɒl.ti/ adj
salé
tasting of salt
vénère
bitter

salty dog n
chaud lapin
promiscuous man

salubrious /səˈl(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ /səˈlu.bɹi.əs/ adj
salubre
promoting health

salubrity n
salubrité
The quality of being salubrious

salutary /ˈsaljʊtəɹi/ /ˈsæljətɛɹi/ adj
bienfaisant salutaire
salutaire
promoting good health and physical well-being

salutation /ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/ /ˌsæljəˈteɪʃən/ n
titre
title

salute /səˈl(j)uːt/ /səˈlut/ v
saluer faire un salut

salvage /ˈsælvɪd͡ʒ/ n
rescapé
the ship, crew or cargo so rescued
récompense
the compensation paid to the rescuers
récupération
anything that has been put to good use that would otherwise have been wasted
sauvetage
the rescue of a ship or its cargo from a hazardous situation
épave

salvage /ˈsælvɪd͡ʒ/ v
recycler récupérer
to put to use
réutiliser
to make new or restore for the use of being saved
sauver secourir
to rescue

salvageable adj
récupérable sauvable
capable of being salvaged

salvation /sælˈveɪʃən/ n
salut
the process of being saved (religion)

salvationist adj
salutiste
relating to the doctrine of salvation

salvationist n
salutiste
person who adheres to the doctrine of salvation

salve /sæ(l)v/ /sælv/ /sɑːv/ n
baume
something that soothes or heals
pommade baume onguent
ointment, cream or balm

salvo /ˈsælvoʊ/ /ˈsælvəʊ/ n
salve
concentrated fire from pieces of artillery

samana /sɑːˌmɑːnɑː/ /səˌmɑːnə/ n
samana samanéen samanéenne shramana
Indian ascetic

samara /səˈmɛrə/ /səˈmɛərə/ /ˈsæmərə/ n
samare
winged indehiscent fruit

samarium /səˈmæɹɪəm/ n
samarium
chemical element

samba /ˈsɑmbə/ n
samba
Brazilian ballroom dance

sambadrome /ˈsæmbədɹəʊm/ n
sambodrome
exhibition place for samba schools in Brazil

sambo pn
sambo
martial art

sambuca /samˈbjuːkə/ /sæmˈb(j)ukə/ n
sambuque
ancient triangular harp having a sharp, shrill tone

sambuca /samˈbʊkə/ /sæmˈbukə/ n
sambuca
Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice

sambuseh n
sambuseh

same /seɪm/ adj
même
similar, alike
not different as regards self; identical

same /seɪm/ pronoun
pareil
something similar, something of the identical type

same old story n
la routine métro, boulot, dodo
the repetition of an annoying occurrence

same sex n
même sexe
the same gender to which one is referring

same to you phraseologicalUnit
de même pareil
I wish to you what you have just wished to me

same-sex adj
de même sexe
restricted to members of a single sex

samekh n
samekh samèkh
Semitic letter

samizdat /səmɪzˈdæt/ /ˈsæmɪzdæt/ n
samizdat
a samizdat publication
underground publishing

samosa n
samoussa
Indian snack

samovar n
samovar
metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea

sampan /ˈsæm.pæn/ n
sampan
Chinese boat

samphire /ˈsæm.faɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæm.fə(ɹ)/ n
inule fausse criste inule perce-pierre
golden samphire
salicorne
marsh samphire

sample /ˈsaːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsæːm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ [ˈsäːmpɯ] [ˈsɛəmpəɫ] n
échantillon exemple extrait
part taken for inspection

sample /ˈsaːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsæːm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ [ˈsäːmpɯ] [ˈsɛəmpəɫ] v
goûter échantillonner
to take or to test a sample or samples of

sample space n
univers
set of all possible outcomes...

sampling n
échantillon
échantillonnage prélèvement
process or technique of obtaining a representative sample

samsara /sʌmˈsɑɹə/ n
samsara samsâra
cycle of reincarnation

samurai /ˈsæm(j)ʊɹaɪ/ /ˈsæməˌɹaɪ/ n
samouraï
feudal Japanese warrior

san n
san
letter of the Archaic Greek alphabet

sanatorium /ˌsænəˈtɔɹiəm/ n
sanatorium
institution that treats chronic diseases and provides supervised recuperation and convalescence

sanctification /saŋktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
sanctification
the process of making holy

sanctifier n
sanctificateur sanctificatrice
one who sanctifies (makes holy)

sanctify /ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/ v
sanctifier consacrer
to make holy

sanctimonious /ˌsæŋk.təˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.təˈməʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ adj
hypocrite bigot confit en dévotion faux dévot tartuffe
making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically

sanctimoniously adv
cagotement
in a sanctimonious manner

sanctimony /ˈsæŋk.təˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈsæŋk.təˌməʊ.ni/ /ˈsæŋk.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈsæŋk.tɪˌməʊ.ni/ n
tartuferie
a hypocritical form of excessive piety

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ n
approbation validation
approval, by an authority, that makes something valid
décret sanction
stipulation specifying the above
sanction
penalty or coercive measure

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ v
approuver autoriser ratifier
to give authorization or approval to
sanctionner
to penalize a state, especially for violating international law

sanctuary /ˈsæŋktjʊəɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃʊəɹi/ n
asile
state of being protected
refuge
place of safety or protection
réserve
area set aside for protection
sanctuaire
consecrated area

sanctuary city n
ville sanctuaire
sanctuary city

sanctum sanctorum n
saint des saintes
Holy of Holies

sand /sænd/ adj
sable
colour

sand /sænd/ n
cran
personal courage
plage sable
beach or other expanse of sand
sable
finely ground rock
teinte sable ton sable
light beige colour

sand /sænd/ v
poncer sabler
to abrade with sand or sandpaper
sabler
to cover with sand

sand cat n
chat des sables
small wild cat

sand crab n
crabe-taupe
crab of the Hippoidea superfamily

sand down v
poncer
treat or polish with sandpaper

sand dune n
dune de sable
mound of windblown sand

sand lance n
anguille de sable lançon équille
fish of the family Ammodytidae

sand lizard n
lézard des souches
Lacerta agilis

sand nigger n
beur
person of Middle Eastern or North African descent

sandal /ˈsændəl/ n
sandale
type of footwear

sandalwood /ˈsandəlwʊd/ n
santal
any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum
santal bois de santal
the aromatic heartwood of the trees of the genus Santalum

sandbag n
sac de sable
a bag filled with sand

sandbank n
banc de sable
ridge of sand

sandblast /ˈsænd.blɑːst/ v
sabler
to spray with sand

sandbox /ˈsændbɑks/ /ˈsændbɒks/ n
bac à sable
wiki sandbox
bac à sable carré de sable
box with sand for children

sandbox game n
jeu bac à sable
video game with no storyline goal

sandcastle n
château de sable
a sculpture made of sand and resembling a miniature castle

sander /ˈsændɚ/ n
ponceuse
machine for sanding

sanderling n
bécasseau sanderling
Calidris alba

sandfly n
phlébotome
fly of Lutzomyia or Phlebotomus

sandgrouse /ˈsændˌɡɹaʊs/ n
ganga
birds in the family Pteroclididae

sandhi /ˈsændi/ /ˈsɑndi/ /ˈsʌndi/ n
sandhi
phonological process

sandhill crane n
grue canadienne
Grus canadensis

sandman /ˈsænd.mæn/ n
marchand de sable
figure who brings good sleep and dreams

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ n
papier de verre papier à poncer
paper coated with abrasive material

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ v
poncer
to polish or grind a surface

sandpiper /ˈsænd.paɪpə/ /ˈsænd.paɪpɚ/ n
chevalier
bird of the family Scolopacidae

sandpit /ˈsænd.pɪt/ n
bac à sable carré de sable
children's play area

sandstone /ˈsændˌstoʊn/ /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ n
grès
sand/clay sedimentary rock

sandstorm n
tempête de sable
strong wind carrying clouds of sand

sandwich /ˈsæn(d)wɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæn(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ [ˈsæmwɪd͡ʒ] [ˈsæmˌwɪt͡ʃ] [ˈsæmˌɪt͡ʃ] [ˈsæ̃wɪd͡ʒ] [ˈsæ̃ˌwɪt͡ʃ] n
sandwich tartine
snack consisting of two slices of bread

sandwich bar n
sandwicherie

sandwich bread n
pain de mie
bread that is prepared to make sandwich

sane /seɪn/ adj
sain
mentally healthy
sain d'esprit
mentally sound; possessing a rational mind

sangfroid /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ n
sang-froid
composure, self-possession or imperturbability

sangha n
sangha
community of all followers of the Buddha

sangria /sæŋˈɡɹiːə/ n
sangria
Spanish wine drink with fruit, sugar and soda

sanguinary /ˈsæŋɡwɪnəɹi/ /ˈsæŋɡwɪnɛɹi/ adj
sanguin
consisting of or similar to blood

sanguine /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/ n
sanguine
bloodstone
red crayon

sanicle n
sanicle
plant

sanitary /ˈsænɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsænɪtɛɹi/ adj
sanitaire
hygienic
of health

sanitation /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ n
assainissement
the hygienic disposal or recycling of waste

sanitize /ˈsænətaɪz/ /ˈsænɪtaɪz/ v
assainir
to free from microorganisms

sanity /ˈsæ.nə.ɾi/ /ˈsæ.nɪ.ɾi/ /ˈsæn.əˌti/ /ˈsæn.ɪˌti/ n
santé mentale
the condition of being sane

sanity check n
contrôle de plausibilité test de plausibilité
an act of checking that something does not contain elementary mistakes or impossibilities

sanjak /ˈsandʒak/ n
sandjak
an administrative region under the Ottoman Empire

sans-culotte /sanzkjuːˈlɒt/ /sɒ̃(ŋ)kjuːˈlɒt/ n
sans-culotte
sans-culotte

sans-culottide /ˌsɒŋkjuːlɒˈtiːd/ n
jour complémentaire jour épagomène sans-culottide
any of the five or six days added at the end of Fructidor

sans-culottism n
sans-culottisme
sans-culottism

santonin /ˈsæntənɪn/ n
santonine
anthelmintic

sap /sæp/ n
naïf nigaud
slang: saphead
sève
juice of plant
matraque
leather-covered hand weapon
sape
narrow ditch or trench

sap /sæp/ v
miner saper
undermine

saphead /ˈsæphɛd/ n
idiot imbécile
a simpleton, a stupid person

saphenous /səˈfiːnəs/ adj
saphène
relating to, or situated near, the saphenous vein

sapiosexual adj
sapiosexuel
sexually attracted to intelligence

sapiosexual n
sapiosexuel
sapiosexual person

sapling /ˈsæplɪŋ/ n
arbrisseau
young tree

saponin /ˈsæpənɪn/ n
saponine
steroid glycoside

sapper /ˈsæpɚ/ n
sapeur
historical or traditional term for "combat engineer"

sapphic /ˈsæf.ɪk/ adj
lesbien
relating to lesbianism

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ adj
saphir
colour

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ n
colibri à menton bleu
type of hummingbird
saphir
gem
corundum

sapphirine n
saphirine
mineral

sapphism /ˈsæ.fɪzm̩/ n
saphisme sapphisme
lesbianism

sappy /ˈsæpi/ adj
cucul mielleux
excessively sweet, emotional, nostalgic; cheesy; mushy

saprotroph n
saprophyte
organism

saproxylic adj
saproxyle saproxylique
relating to the decay of wood

saproxylophagous adj
saproxylophage

sapwood /ˈsapwʊd/ n
aubier
wood just under the bark

sarabande n
sarabande
a 16th century Spanish dance

sarafan n
sarafane
a traditional long, trapeze-shaped Russian pinafore worn by women and girls.

sarcasm /ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/ /ˈsɑːˌkæzəm/ n
sarcasme
derision, facetiousness

sarcastic /sɑɹˈkæstɪk/ /sɑːˈkæstɪk/ adj
sarcastique
Containing sarcasm
Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm

sarcastically /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkli/ /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkəli/ adv
sarcastiquement
in a sarcastic manner

sarcelly adj
cercelée recercelée

sarcocarp /ˈsɑː(ɹ)kəkɑː(ɹ)p/ n
fruit charnu
fruit which is fleshy

sarcolemma n
sarcolemme
a thin cell membrane that surrounds a striated muscle fibre

sarcoma /sɑɹˈkoʊmə/ n
sarcome
type of malignant tumor

sarcomere /ˈsɑɹ.koʊˌmɪɹ/ /ˈsɑɹ.kəˌmɪɹ/ /ˈsɑː.kəʊˌmɪə/ /ˈsɑː.kəˌmɪə/ n
sarcomère
contractile unit of myofibril in striated muscle

sarcopenia n
sarcopénie
gradual age-related loss of skeletal muscle

sarcophagus /-d͡ʒaɪ/ /sɑɹˈkɑfəɡaɪ/ /sɑɹˈkɑfəɡəs/ /sɑːˈkɒfəɡaɪ/ /sɑːˈkɒfəɡəs/ n
sarcophage
stone coffin, often with its exterior inscribed, or decorated with sculpture
cement and steel structure that encases the destroyed nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine

sardine /sɑɹˈdin/ /sɑːˈdiːn/ n
sardine
fish

sardius n
cornaline
a gemstone

sardonic /sɐːˈdɔnɪk/ /sɑɹˈdɑnɪk/ /sɑːˈdɒnɪk/ adj
sardonique
scornfully mocking
ironically humorous

sardonyx /sɑː(ɹ)ˈdɒnɪks/ n
sardoine
gemstone banded with red sard

sargasso /sɑɹˈɡæsoʊ/ /sɑːˈɡæsəʊ/ n
sargasse
brown alga of the genus Sargassum

sari /ˈsɑː.ɹi/ n
sari
cloth

sarin /ˈsɑːɹən/ /ˈsɑːɹɪn/ n
sarin
nerve gas

sarissa n
sarisse

sarong /səˈɹɑŋ/ /səˈɹɒŋ/ /səˈɹɔŋ/ n
pagne sarong
garment made of printed cloth wrapped about the waist

sarpanch /ˈsʌɹpʌnt͡ʃ/ n
sarpanch
elected head of a panchayat

sarsaparilla /ˌsaspəˈɹɛlə/ /ˌsæspəˈɹɪlə/ /ˌsɑːspəˈɹɪlə/ n
salsepareille
vine of the genus Smilax

sartorial /sɑɹˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /sɑːˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
muscle couturier
anatomy: of sartorius
vestimentaire
of or relating to tailoring or clothing

sarus crane n
grue antigone

sash /sæʃ/ n
large ceinture à noeud
écharpe
decorative length of cloth
battant ouvrant ventail
opening part of a window

sash window n
fenêtre à guillotine
type of window

sashimi /səˈʃiːmi/ /ˈsæʃɪmi/ n
sashimi
dish of slices of raw fish or meat

sasquatch /ˈsæskwæt͡ʃ/ /ˈsæskwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈsæskwɒt͡ʃ/ n
sasquatch
a hairy humanoid creature

sass /sæs/ n
culot toupet
backtalk, cheek, sarcasm

sass /sæs/ v
contredire protester répondre
talk back

sassy /ˈsasi/ /ˈsæsi/ adj
allumeur allumeuse
somewhat sexy and provocative
effronté insolent impudent
bold and spirited, cheeky, impudent, saucy

satanic /seɪˈtænɪk/ /səˈtænɪk/ adj
satanique
relating to Satan
evil

satay /sæˈteɪ/ /sɑːˈteɪ/ /ˈsæt.eɪ/ /ˈsɑː.teɪ/ n
satay saté
dish

satchel /ˈsæt͡ʃəl/ n
cartable
bag or case with one or two shoulder straps

sated adj
rassasié repu
in a state of complete satisfaction

satellitary adj
satellitaire

satellite /ˈsætəlaɪt/ n
satellite
man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body
a body orbiting a larger one
grammatical construct

satellite dish n
antenne parabolique
parabolic antenna

satellite television n
télévision par satellite télévision satellite
television broadcasts

satellite town n
ville satellite
self-contained town near a metropolis

satellite-framing n
cadrage satellitaire

satiate /ˈseɪʃɪeɪt/ v
rassasier
satisfy
satisfy to excess

satiated adj
rassasier
pleasantly full

satiety /səˈsaɪ.ɪ.ti/ /səˈtaɪ.ə.ti/ /səˈtaɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
satiété
state of being perfectly satiated

satin /ˈsætɪn/ adj
satiné
smooth and shiny

satin /ˈsætɪn/ n
satin
cloth with a glossy surface and a dull back

satire /ˈsætaɪə/ /ˈsætaɪɹ/ n
satire
literary technique

satirical /səˈtɪɹɪkəl/ adj
satirique
of or pertaining to satire

satirically adv
satiriquement
in a satiric manner

satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/ n
satisfaction
fulfillment of a need or desire
pleasure obtained by such fulfillment
reparation for an injury or loss

satisfactorily /sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹɪli/ adv
de façon satisfaisante
in satisfactory manner

satisfactory /sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ adj
satisfaisant
adequate or sufficient

satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ adj
satisfait
in a state of satisfaction

satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ v
satisfaire contenter
to meet needs, to fulfill

sativa /səˈti va/ /səˈti və/ n
sativa
Cannabis sativa

satrap /ˈseɪtɹæp/ /ˈsæt.ræp/ n
satrape
governor of a Persian province

satrapy n
satrapie
territory governed by a satrap

saturate /ˈsæt͡ʃəˌɹeɪt/ v
saturer
to cause to become penetrated or soaked
to fill thoroughly or to excess

saturated adj
saturé
full; unable to hold or contain any more

saturation n
saturation
the act of saturating or the process of being saturated
chemistry: state of a saturated solution
vividness of color
condition in which no increase in effect is possible
musical effect
organic chemistry: state with no double or triple bonds

saturnal adj
saturnien
Of or pertaining to Saturn

saturnine /-nɪn/ /-ˌnin/ /ˈsætənaɪn/ /ˈsætɚˌnaɪn/ [-ɾɚ-] adj
saturnin saturnine

satyr /ˈseɪtɚ/ /ˈsætə/ /ˈsætɚ/ n
satyre
Greek mythology
Lecher

satyriasis /ˌsatɪˈrʌɪəsɪs/ n
satyriasis satyriasisme satyrisme
uncontrollable sexual desire

sauce /soːs/ /sɑs/ /sɔs/ /sɔːs/ n
sauce
liquid condiment

saucepan /ˈsoːs.pɘn/ /ˈsoːsˌpɛn/ /ˈsɔsˌpæn/ /ˈsɔːs.pən/ n
casserole
deep cooking vessel

saucer /ˈsɑ.səɹ/ /ˈsɒ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔː.sə/ n
soucoupe sous-tasse
small dish

saucier /sosje/ n
saucier
sauce chef

saucy /ˈsɑ.si/ /ˈsɔ.si/ /ˈsɔː.sɪ/ adj
impertinent effronté
impertinent or disrespectful
osé
mildly erotic

sauerkraut /ˈsaʊəˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹʌʊt/ n
choucroute
a dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage

sauna /ˈsaʊ.nə/ /ˈsɔː.nə/ n
sauna
sauna room or house
act of using a sauna

sauna /ˈsaʊ.nə/ /ˈsɔː.nə/ v
sauna prendre un
to use a sauna

saunter /ˈsɑntɚ/ /ˈsɔntɚ/ /ˈsɔːntə/ n
flânerie
a leisurely walk or stroll

saunter /ˈsɑntɚ/ /ˈsɔntɚ/ /ˈsɔːntə/ v
flâner
stroll or walk at a leisurely pace

saurian /ˈsɔɹiən/ /ˈsɔːɹiən/ n
saurien
reptile of the suborder Sauria

sauropsid n
sauropside
a member of the Sauropsida, a comprehensive group of vertebrates comprising the reptiles and birds

sausage /ˈsæsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɑsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɑːsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɒsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ n
saucisse
a food made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing
sausage-shaped thing
saucisson saucisse
small, uncooked

sausage roll n
friand
short piece of sausage meat baked in a roll of pastry

sauté /soʊˈteɪ/ /sɑˈteɪ/ /sɔˈteɪ/ /ˈsəʊteɪ/ v
sauter
to cook (food) using a small amount of fat in an open pan over a relatively high heat

savable /ˈseɪvəbəl/ adj
sauvable
Capable of being saved

savage /ˈsævɪd͡ʒ/ adj
barbare
barbaric, not civilized
féroce
fierce and ferocious

savage /ˈsævɪd͡ʒ/ n
sauvage
uncivilized or feral person

savagely adv
sauvagement
in a savage manner

savagery /ˈsæv.ɪd͡ʒ.ɹɪ/ n
sauvagerie
being savage

savanna /səˈvænə/ n
savane
tropical grassland with scattered trees

save /seɪv/ n
arrêt
block that prevents an opponent from scoring

save /seɪv/ v
enregistrer sauvegarder
computing: to write a file to a storage medium
garder conserver mettre de côté
to store for future use
protéger préserver sauvegarder épargner
to keep safe; to safeguard
sauver
to help someone to survive, or rescue someone
Christianity: to redeem or protect someone from eternal damnation
sauver arrêter bloquer parer
to sports: to catch or deflect a shot at goal
économiser
to economize
économiser préserver
to conserve or prevent the wasting of
épargner
to spare somebody from effort, or from something undesirable
épargner économiser mettre de côté thésauriser
to accumulate money
éviter
to obviate or make unnecessary

save face v
sauver la face
preserve reputation

save one's skin v
sauver sa peau

save something for a rainy day v
mettre de côté

saved by the bell v
sauvé par la cloche sauvé par le gong
rescued by a timely interruption

saveloy /ˈsævəloɪ/ /ˈsævəlɔɪ/ /ˈsævəˌlɔɪ/ /ˈsɛvəloe/ n
cervelas
seasoned and smoked pork sausage, normally purchased ready-cooked

savin n
sabine sabinier
Juniperus sabina

saving /ˈseɪv.ɪŋ/ n
économie
reduction in cost
économie épargne
something that is saved

savings account n
compte d'épargne
account that yields a better interest than a current account

savings bank n
banque d'épargne caisse d'épargne
financial institution

savior /ˈseɪvjə/ /ˈseɪvjɚ/ n
sauveur sauveuse
a person who saves someone, rescues another from harm

saviour sibling n
bébé médicament bébé-médicament
child with compatible tissue to treat a sick brother or sister

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ adj
délicieux savoureux
tasty, attractive to the palate
salé
salty or non-sweet

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ n
sarriette
herb of genus Satureja

savour /ˈseɪvə(ɹ)/ v
savourer déguster
to appreciate, enjoy or relish something

savvy /ˈsæ.vi/ adj
futé malin
well-informed and perceptive

savvy /ˈsæ.vi/ v
piger
(informal) to understand

saw /ˈsɑ/ /ˈsɑl/ /ˈsɔ/ /ˈsɔː/ [ˈsɔɹ] n
scie
tool
proverbe
saying or proverb

saw /ˈsɑ/ /ˈsɑl/ /ˈsɔ/ /ˈsɔː/ [ˈsɔɹ] v
scier
cut with a saw
make a motion back and forth as with a saw

saw off the branch one is sitting on v
scier la branche sur laquelle on est assis

saw set n
avoyeuse
device to adjust the divergence of saw's teeth

sawdust /ˈsɔːˌdʌst/ n
sciure
dust created by sawing

sawfish n
poisson-scie scie
ray with saw-shaped snout

sawfly n
mouche à scie
insect of the suborder Symphyta

sawhorse /sɔ.hɔɹs/ /sɔː.hɔː(ɹ)s/ n
tréteau
a device used to temporarily raise and support pieces of material

sawm n
saoum
Islamic fasting

sawmill n
scierie
machine, building or company

sawn-off shotgun n
fusil à canon scié

sawpit /ˈsɔpɪt/ /ˈsɔːpɪt/ n
scieur de long
pit over which lumber is positioned to be sawn

sawtooth /ˈsɔːtuːθ/ n
dent de scie
cutting bit of a saw

sawtooth wave n
onde en dents de scie
function or waveform that ramps upwards and then sharply drops

sawyer /ˈsɔ.jɚ/ /ˈsɔɪ.ə/ /ˈsɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːjə/ n
scieur scieuse
one who saws timber

saxicolous adj
saxicole

saxifrage /ˈsæk.sə.frɪd͡ʒ/ n
saxifrage
plant

saxion n
saxion
particle

saxophone /ˈsæksəfoʊn/ n
saxophone
a musical instrument of the woodwind family

saxophonist /ˌsæk.ˈsɑ.fə.nɪst/ /ˌsæk.ˈsɒ.fə.nɪst/ /ˌsæk.ˈsɔ.fə.nɪst/ n
saxophoniste
person who plays or practices with the saxophone

say /seɪ/ v
dire
to pronounce
to communicate verbally or in writing
dire indiquer
to indicate in a written form
dire réciter
to recite
disons
imperative: let's say
il paraît on dit
to have a common expression

say goodbye v
dire au revoir prendre congé dire adieu faire ses adieux
wish someone farewell upon their leaving

say grace v
dire le bénédicité
say a prayer of thanks

say it all v
en dire long
to convey information implicitly and non-verbally.

say no more phraseologicalUnit
ne pas en dire plus

say what phraseologicalUnit
comment ça de quoi

say yes v
dire oui

sayable adj
dicible

sayableness n
dicibilité

saying /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/ n
dicton
proverb or maxim

sb pronoun
qqn
abbreviation of somebody in explanation

sb. pronoun
qqn
abbreviation of somebody in explanation

scab /skæb/ n
croûte
incrustation over a wound

scab /skæb/ v
s'encroûter
to become covered by a scab or scabs

scabbard /ˈskæb.əd/ /ˈskæb.ɚd/ n
fourreau
the sheath of a sword

scabby /ˈskæb.i/ adj
croûteux
full of scabs

scabies /ˈskeɪ.biz/ n
gale mal de Sainte-Marie
an infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei

scabrous /ˈska-/ /ˈskeɪ-/ /ˈskeɪbɹəs/ /ˈskæbɹəs/ adj
scabreux
disgusting, repellent, repulsive, vile

scaffold /ˈskæf.ld/ /ˈskæf.əld/ /ˈskæf.əʊld/ n
échafaud
platform for executions
échafaudage échafaud
structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on

scaffold /ˈskæf.ld/ /ˈskæf.əld/ /ˈskæf.əʊld/ v
échafauder
set up scaffolding

scaffolding /ˈskæfəldɪŋ/ /ˈskæˌfoʊldɪŋ/ n
échafaudage
system of tubes or poles used to support people and material

scalability n
extensibilité
property of being scalable

scalable /ˈskeɪ.lə.bl̩/ [ˈskeɪ̯.ɫə.bl̩] adj
extensible évolutif
able to be changed in scale; resizeable

scalar adj
scalaire
having magnitude
relating to scale

scalar n
scalaire
quantity with magnitude

scalar product n
produit scalaire
product of two vectors

scald /skɑld/ /skɒld/ /skɔld/ /skɔːld/ v
ébouillanter
to burn with hot fluid

scale /skeɪl/ /skæɪl/ [skeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] [skæɪ̯(ə)ɫ] n
gamme échelle
series of notes
échelle
ratio of distances
sequence for measurement
size or scope
armure d'écailles
scale mail
barbure
flaky material sloughed off heated metal
squame
flake of skin
écaille
keratin pieces covering the skin of certain animals
coloured chitin
pine nut
plateau
dish of a balance

scale /skeɪl/ /skæɪl/ [skeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] [skæɪ̯(ə)ɫ] v
agrandir réduire
to change size of
escalader
to climb
écailler
remove the scales of

scale model n
maquette modèle réduit
three-dimensional copy or representation of something

scalene /skeɪˈlin/ /ˈskeɪ.liːn/ /ˈskeɪˌlin/ adj
scalène
having sides unequal in length

scalene triangle n
triangle scalène
triangle having each of its three sides of different lengths

scales /skeɪlz/ n
balance
device for weighing goods for sale

scallop /ˈskaləp/ /ˈskæləp/ /ˈskɑləp/ /ˈskɒləp/ /ˈskɔləp/ /ˈskɛləp/ n
coquille Saint-Jacques pétoncle
mollusc
escalope
échancrure
curve on an edge

scallop /ˈskaləp/ /ˈskæləp/ /ˈskɑləp/ /ˈskɒləp/ /ˈskɔləp/ /ˈskɛləp/ v
échancrer
To cut in the shape of a crescent

scalloped adj
découpé festonné échancré
having an edge marked with semicircles

scalp /skælp/ n
cuir chevelu
part of head where the hair grows

scalp /skælp/ v
scalper
to remove part of the head

scalpel /ˈskælpəl/ n
scalpel
small straight knife

scalper n
vendeur à la sauvette
one who sells tickets unofficially

scaly /ˈskeɪli/ adj
écailleux
covered or abounding with scales

scam /skæm/ n
arnaque entourloupe escroquerie manipulation tour de passe-passe tripotage
fraudulent deal

scam /skæm/ v
arnaquer entourlouper
to defraud or embezzle

scambaiting n
scambaiting
posing as a scam victim to waste the time of the scammer

scamp /skamp/ /skæmp/ n
galopin morpion
mischievous youngster

scamper /ˈskæmpə/ /ˈskæmpɚ/ v
gambader
to run lightly and quickly, especially in a playful manner or in an undignified manner

scan /skæn/ n
scan
result or output of a scanning process

scan /skæn/ v
fouiller scanner
to examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely
scander
to read or mark so as to show a specific metre
scanner numériser scannériser
create an image of something with the use of a scanner

scandal /ˈskændəl/ n
scandale esclandre
incident that brings disgrace

scandalous /ˈskændələs/ adj
scandaleux
wrong, immoral, causing a scandal
malicious, defamatory

scandium /ˈskændi.əm/ n
scandium
chemical element

scanlation n
scanlation
the process of scanlation
scanlation scantrad
the product of scanlation

scanner /ˈskænə/ /ˈskænɚ/ n
module de balayage
scanner scanneur numériseur
device which scans documents

scanning electron microscope n
microscope à balayage électronique
electron microscope with matrix image

scanning tunneling microscope n
microscope à effet tunnel
device

scansion /ˈskæn.ʃən/ v
scansion
the act of analysing the meter of poetry
the rhythm or meter of a line or verse

scansorial adj
grimpeur

scant /skænt/ determiner
insuffisant maigre rare
very little

scanty /ˈskænti/ adj
insuffisant maigre
somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent

scape /ˈskeɪp/ n
scape
basal segment of antenna
leafless stalk

scapegoat /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊt/ n
bouc émissaire
a goat imbued with the sins of the people
bouc émissaire chèvre émissaire
someone blamed for someone else's error(s)

scapegoat /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊt/ v
bouc-émissariser
to blame or punish for the errors of others

scapular /ˈskapjʊlə/ adj
scapulaire
of or pertaining to the scapula

scapular /ˈskapjʊlə/ n
scapulaire
a short cloak with an embroidered image of a saint
devotional object
bandage
feather

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ n
cicatrice
permanent negative mark on the mind
cicatrice balafre
permanent mark on the skin

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ v
cicatriser
to mark the skin permanently

scar tissue n
tissu cicatriciel
type of tissue formed in a place where an injury has healed

scarab /ˈskæɹəb/ /ˈskɛɹəb/ n
scarabée
symbol

scarce /skɑːɹs/ /ˈskeɪs/ /ˈskɛəs/ /ˈskɛɚs/ adj
rare
something rare, in low supply

scarcely /ˈskɛəsli/ /ˈskɛɹsli/ adv
à peine guère
almost not, by a small margin

scarcity /ˈskɛəsɪti/ /ˈskɛɹsɪti/ n
manque rareté
the condition of something being scarce or deficient
pénurie
an inadequate amount of something; a shortage

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ /skɪə(ɹ)/ n
peur
minor fright

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ /skɪə(ɹ)/ v
effrayer
to frighten

scare quote n
guillemet ironique
quotation mark used to provoke reaction

scarecrow /ˈskɛəkɹəʊ/ /ˈskɛɚˌkɹoʊ/ n
épouvantail
effigy fixed to a pole in a field to deter birds from eating crops or seeds planted there
tall, thin, awkward person

scared /skɛ(ə)ɹd/ /skɛəd/ [skɛɚd] adj
effrayé
afraid, frightened

scaremonger n
alarmiste
alarmist

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ n
écharpe cache-nez
long garment worn around the neck

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ v
engouffrer
eat very quickly

scarificator n
scarificateur
cupping glass

scarlet /ˈskɐːlət/ /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ adj
écarlate
colour

scarlet fever n
scarlatine
streptococcal infection

scarlet pimpernel n
mouron des champs mouron rouge
Anagallis arvensis

scary /ˈskɛəɹi/ /ˈskɛɹi/ adv
sinistre affreux terrifiant
causing fear or anxiety

scat /skæt/ n
scato
coprophilia

scathing /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/ adj
acerbe
harmful or painful
cinglant
harshly or bitterly critical

scatological adj
scatologique

scatology n
scatologie
study or analysis of faeces

scatophile n
scatophile
Person who takes pleasure from contact with human excrement

scatophilia n
scatophilie
taking pleasure from contact with excrement

scatophilic adj
scatophile
Taking pleasure from contact with human excrement

scatter /ˈskætə/ /ˈskætɚ/ v
disperser
to cause to separate
se disperser
to disperse
éparpiller parsemer
to distribute loosely

scatterbrain n
étourdi tête de linotte étourdie
flighty, disorganized or forgetful person

scatterbrained adj
écervelé
having the qualities of scatterbrain

scattered /ˈskætəd/ /ˈskætɚd/ adj
disséminé éparpillé épars
Randomly distributed
épars
meteorology: affecting 30% to 50% of area
meteorology: covering three eighths to four eighths of sky

scattered disc pn
disque des objets épars
region of the solar system

scattering /ˈskætəɹɪŋ/ n
diffusion éparpillement
physical process

scavenge /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/ v
nettoyer
to remove unwanted material
ramasser les ordures
to collect and remove refuse

scavenger /ˈskæv.ən.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ n
charognard animal nécrophage
animal feeding on decaying matter

scavenger hunt /ˈskæv.ən.d͡ʒə(ɹ) hʌnt/ n
chasse au trésor
game

scedastic adj
scédastique
related to the variance of errors

scedasticity n
scédasticité
distribution of error terms

scenario /səˈneːɹi.əʉ/ /səˈnæːɹi.əʉ/ /səˈnɐːɹi.əʉ/ /sɪˈnæɹioʊ/ /sɪˈnɑɹioʊ/ /sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/ /sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/ n
scénario
outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work

scene /siːn/ n
scène
the location of an event that attracts attention
subdivision of an act
decorations and fittings of a stage
large informal group of people with a uniting interest
place, time, circumstance, etc., in which anything occurs
scène scène de ménage
exhibition of passionate or strong feeling before others

scenery /ˈsiːnəɹi/ /ˈsiːnɹi/ n
décor
stage backdrops, property and other items on a stage that give the impression of the location of the scene
paysage décor naturel
view, natural features, landscape

scenic route n
chemin des écoliers
road or path

scent /sɛnt/ n
odeur
distinctive odour or smell
odorat
sense of smell

scent /sɛnt/ v
sentir

scented adj
odorant
having a pleasant aroma

sceptre /ˈsɛptə/ /ˈsɛptɚ/ n
sceptre
ornamental staff

schadenfreude /ˈʃɑː.dən.fɹɔɪ.də/ n
joie maligne schadenfreude
malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune

schedule /ˈskɛdjuːl/ /ˈskɛdʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒul/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ /ˈsɛdjuːl/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈʃeˌduːl/ /ˈʃɛdjuːl/ /ˈʃɛdʒuːl/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ n
planning emploi du temps horaire ordonnancement
a procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to occur

schedule /ˈskɛdjuːl/ /ˈskɛdʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒul/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ /ˈsɛdjuːl/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈʃeˌduːl/ /ˈʃɛdjuːl/ /ˈʃɛdʒuːl/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ v
ordonnancer planifier
to create a schedule
programmer prévoir
to plan an activity at a specific date or time

scheduling n
ordonnancement planification
function
planification programmation
time at which a particular event is scheduled

scheelite n
scheelite
mineral

schema /ˈskiːmə/ n
schéma
An outline or image universally applicable to a general conception

schematic /skiːˈmætɪk/ /skɪˈmætɪk/ adj
schématique
relating to a schema
represented simply
sketchy, incomplete

schematic /skiːˈmætɪk/ /skɪˈmætɪk/ n
schéma
A drawing or sketch showing how a system works at an abstract level

schematism n
schématisme
schematic representation

schematization n
schématisation
arrangement into a scheme

schematize /ˈskiːmətaiz/ v
schématiser
organize according to a scheme

scheme /skiːm/ n
combine machination
secret, devious plan
plan
systematic plan of future action
schéma
mathematics: structure that enlarges the notion of algebraic variety
chart or diagram
orderly combination of related parts
schéma système

scheme /skiːm/ v
tramer conspirer
to contrive a plan

schemer /ˈskimɚ/ n
machinateur
he who plots secret, devious plans

scheming adj
intrigant
tending to scheme

schilling /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ n
schilling
old currency of Austria

schism /ˈskɪzəm/ /ˈsɪzəm/ /ˈʃɪzəm/ n
schisme
split, division, separation, discord
division within a religious body
split within Christianity

schismatic /skɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ /sɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ /ʃɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ [skɪzˈmæɾ.ɪk] [sɪzˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ʃɪzˈmæɾ.ɪk] adj
schismatique
religion: of or pertaining to a schism

schismatic /skɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ /sɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ /ʃɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ [skɪzˈmæɾ.ɪk] [sɪzˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ʃɪzˈmæɾ.ɪk] n
schismatique
religion: person involved in a schism

schist /ʃɪst/ n
schiste
crystalline foliated rock

schistosity n
schistosité
state of being schistose

schistosomiasis n
schistosomiase
various diseases

schizencephalic adj
schizocéphale
malformation

schizocarp n
cénocarpe schizocarpe
dry fruit

schizoid /ˈskɪdzɔɪd/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ adj
schizoïde
characterized by social withdrawal and emotional coldness or flattened affectivity

schizoid /ˈskɪdzɔɪd/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ n
schizoïde
someone with schizoid personality disorder

schizoid personality disorder /ˈskɪdzɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪdzɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ n
trouble de la personnalité schizoïde
personality disorder

schizophasia n
schizophasie
a nonsensical assemblage of words

schizophrenia /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹɛ.ni.ə/ /ˌskɪz.əˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ n
schizophrénie
mental disorder
informal: condition in which disparate activities coexist

schizophrenic /ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/ adj
schizophrène
of a person: afflicted with schizophrenia

schizophrenic /ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/ n
schizophrène
a person suffering from schizophrenia

schizophreniform adj
schizophréniforme
resembling or having some symptoms of schizophrenia

schizotypal personality disorder n
trouble de la personnalité schizotypique
personality disorder

schlager /ʃlɑːɡə/ n
schlager
piece
style

schlep /ʃlɛp/ v
coltiner trimbaler
To carry or drag

schlub /ʃlʌb/ n
plouc
person who is clumsy, oafish, socially awkward, or unattractive or unkempt

schmaltzy /ˈʃmɒltsi/ adj
larmoyant tire-larmes
Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic

schnapps /ʃnæps/ /ʃnɑps/ n
eau-de-vie schnaps
type of distilled alcoholic beverage (liquor)

schnauzer /ˈʃnaʊzɚ/ n
schnauzer
breed of dog

schnitzel /ˈʃnɪt.s(ə)l/ n
schnitzel
a meat dish

schnozzle n
blair pif tarin
slang: human nose, especially large one

scholar /ˈskɑlɚ/ /ˈskɒlə/ n
expert spécialiste
specialist in a particular branch of knowledge
savant intellectuel érudit
learned person
étudiant
a student; one who studies at school or college, typically having a scholarship

scholar's mate n
coup du berger mat du berger
checkmate which occurs after the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Qh5 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Qxf7#

scholarliness n
érudition
state or condition of being scholarly

scholarly adj
universitaire érudit
relating to scholars or scholarship

scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ n
bourse bourse d'études
study allowance
érudition
knowledge

scholastic /skəˈlæstɪk/ adj
scolaire
of or relating to school, academic
scolastique
of or relating to scholasticism

scholastic /skəˈlæstɪk/ n
scolastique
philosophy: member of scholasticism

scholasticism /skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm/ n
scolastique
school of philosophy

school /skuːl/ /skuːɫ/ n
collège faculté université
college or university
école
(collectively) the followers of a particular doctrine
an art movement
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning before college or university
école collège
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning
a department/institute at a college or university
banc
a group of fish

school board n
commission scolaire conseil scolaire district scolaire division scolaire
school board

school bus /ˈskuːl.bʌs/ n
autobus scolaire bus scolaire
transport for schoolchildren

school counselor n
conseiller scolaire conseillère scolaire
school-oriented counselor

school of hard knocks n
école de la vie école de vie
source of education by adverse experience

school of thought n
école de pensée
opinion subscribed to by some connected or arbitrary group

school psychologist n
psychologue scolaire
practitioner or educator who conducts assessments to evaluate students on criteria such as intelligence, aptitude, and psychopathology

school uniform n
uniforme scolaire
uniform items to be worn by students in a school

school year n
année scolaire
academic year of a school

school-leaver n
jeune diplômé
high-school student who has recently graduated

schoolbag n
cartable sac d'école
satchel

schoolbook n
manuel scolaire
textbook used in school

schoolboy n
élève écolier
young male student

schoolboy error n
erreur de débutant erreur du débutant
simple mistake

schoolchild /ˈsku.əlt͡ʃaɪld/ /ˈskuːlt͡ʃaɪld/ n
écolier écolière élève
young person attending school or of an age to attend school

schoolgirl n
écolière élève
girl attending school

schoolie n
élève sortant élève sortante
school-leaver

schooling /ˈskuːlɪŋ/ n
scolarisation
institutional education
scolarité

schoolmarm /ˈskulˌmɑɹm/ n
institutrice maîtresse d'école peau de vache
female teacher

schoolmate n
camarade école
person who attended school with the subject

schoolwork /ˈskulˌwɝk/ /ˈskuːlˌwɜːk/ n
travail scolaire
work done for school

schooner /skuːnə(ɹ)/ n
goélette
sailing ship

schottische n
scottish
Bohemian dance

schuss /ʃʊs/ v
schusser
to ski a schuss

schwa /ʃwɑ/ /ʃwə/ v
schwa e muet
indeterminate central vowel

schwannoma /ʃwɒˈnəʊmə/ n
neurinome schwannome
nerve sheath tumour

sci-fi /saɪ.faɪ/ n
S-F science-fiction
science fiction

sciaphilous adj
sciaphile
Tolerant of shade

sciatic /saɪˈætɪk/ adj
sciatique
of, or relating to the ischium

sciatica /saɪˈætɪkə/ n
sciatique
neuralgia of the sciatic nerve

science /ˈsaɪ.əns/ n
science
collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method
particular discipline or branch of learning
fact of knowing something
knowledge gained through study or practice

science fiction /ˈsaɪəns ˌfɪkʃən/ n
science-fiction
fiction
technology which is not yet practical

science park n
parc scientifique
an area with a collection buildings dedicated to scientific research

scientific /ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪfɪk/ adj
scientifique
of or having to do with science

scientific method n
méthode scientifique
method of discovering knowledge

scientific name n
nom savant nom scientifique
formal name

scientific notation n
notation scientifique
standard format

scientifically adv
scientifiquement
using science or methods of science
from a scientific perspective
in a scientific manner
with regard to science

scientificity n
scientificité
quality or state of being scientific

scientism n
scientisme
belief

scientist /ˈsaɪəntəst/ /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ n
scientifique savant savante
one whose activities make use of the scientific method

scientistic adj
scientiste

scientocracy n
scientocratie
members of an elite community of scientists

scientometrics n
scientométrie
the scientific measurement of the work of scientists, especially by way of analysing their publications and the citations within them

scimitar /ˈsɪmɪtɑːɹ/ /ˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
cimeterre
sword with curved blade

scimitar-horned oryx n
oryx algazelle
Oryx dammah

scintigraphy n
scintigraphie
a radiographic technique using radioactive tracers

scintilla /sɪnˈtɪlə/ n
bluette étincelle
small spark or flash
brin lueur once
small amount

scintillant /ˈsɪntɪlənt/ adj
scintillant
that scintillates

scintillate /ˈsɪn.təˌleɪt/ /ˈsɪn.tɪˌleɪt/ v
scintiller
to twinkle

scintillation /ˌsɪn.təˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪn.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
scintillation
(astronomy) twinkling of a star
flash of light

scion /ˈsaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪən/ n
descendant descendante
descendant
héritier d'un trône
heir to a throne
scion
(detached) shoot or twig

sciophyte /ˈsaɪəˌfaɪt/ /ˈsʌɪə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ n
sciophyte
plant that tolerates or thrives in shade

scissile /ˈsɪs.ɪl/ adj
fendable fissile scissile
readily cut or split

scissiparity n
scissiparité
reproduction by fission

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ /ˈsɪzɚ/ n
ciseau
one blade on a pair of scissors

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ /ˈsɪzɚ/ v
couper aux ciseaux
to cut using scissors

scissor kick n
ciseau ciseau retourné
kick in football

scissor lift n
nacelle ciseaux

scissors /ˈsɪzəz/ /ˈsɪzɚz/ n
ciseaux
tool used for cutting
hand with the index and middle fingers open in the game of rock paper scissors

scissors-glasses n
binocles-ciseaux
type of eyeglasses

sclerosis /skləˈɹəʊsɪs/ n
sclérose
abnormal hardening of body tissues

sclerotin n
sclérotine
crosslinked protein component of the cuticles of insects

scoff /skɑːf/ /skɒf/ /skɔːf/ n
dérision moquerie ridicule
expression of derision

scoff /skɑːf/ /skɒf/ /skɔːf/ v
se moquer se gausser tourner en ridicule
to jeer; laugh at with contempt and derision
engloutir
to eat food quickly

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ [skɒʊɫd] n
chipie furie mégère
person who scolds, particularly a woman

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ [skɒʊɫd] v
gronder réprimander tancer
rebuke

scoliosis n
scoliose
condition in which there is abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

scoliotic adj
scoliotique
of, pertaining to, or affected by scoliosis

sconce /skɑns/ /skɒns/ n
applique applique murale
light fixture on a wall

scone /skoʊn/ /skɑn/ /skɒn/ /skəʊn/ n
scone
pastry

scoop /skuːp/ n
cuiller pelle
any cup- or bowl-shaped object
exclusivité scoop
news learned and reported before anyone else
écope
opening in an automobile to admit air

scoop /skuːp/ v
creuser
to make hollow; to dig out
écoper
to lift, move, or collect with or as though with a scoop

scoot over v
se décaler
to move one's sitting self or seat aside, so the other person has more space

scooter /ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/ n
scooter
type of motorcycle or moped with a step-through frame
trottinette
foot-propelled vehicle

scope /ˈskoʊp/ /ˈskəʊp/ n
portée
breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain
scope of an identifier

scopophobia n
scopophobie

scops owl n
petit-duc hibou petit-duc
Otus scops

scorch /skɔɹt͡ʃ/ /skɔːtʃ/ v
brûler roussir
to burn the surface of something so as to discolour it
to (cause to) become scorched or singed

scorched earth n
terre brûlée

scorched-earth policy n
politique de la terre brûlée

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ n
micheton
slang: prostitute's client
note
performance of an individual or group on an examination or test
partition conducteur partition de poche partition générale
sheet music showing all parts
score nombre de points
number of points earned
vingtaine
twenty

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ v
entailler
to cut a groove in a surface
marquer
to record the score for a game or a match
marquer gagner
to earn points in a game

score off v
aplatir baiser dominer enculer humilier mortifier
to gain an advantage on somebody
barrer biffer blackbouler exclure flanquer dehors foutre dehors
to scratch somebody out of a list or a group

scoreboard n
tableau d'affichage
board that displays the score in a game of contest

scorecard n
carte de pointage
card allowing spectators to identify players and record progress

scorer n
buteur buteuse scoreur
one who scores

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ n
mépris dédain
contempt, disdain

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ v
mépriser
to scoff or express contempt
mépriser dédaigner
to feel contempt or disdain for something or somebody

scornful /ˈskɔɹnfəl/ /ˈskɔːnfəl/ adj
méprisant dédaigneux
showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous

scorpiology n
scorpiologie

scorpion /-pɪ.ən/ /ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/ /ˈskɔː.pi.ən/ n
scorpion
any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones

scorpionfish n
rascasse
fish

scot-free /ˌskɑtˈfɹi/ /ˌskɒtˈfɹi/ adj
dégrevé détaxé
free of scot; free of tax

scot-free /ˌskɑtˈfɹi/ /ˌskɒtˈfɹi/ adv
en douce ni vu ni connu
without consequences or penalties

scoter /ˈskoʊ.tɚ/ /ˈskəʊ.tə/ n
macreuse
bird

scotia /ˈskoʊʃə/ n
scotie
type of architectural molding

scotobiology n
scotobiologie
the study of the effects of darkness on living organisms, and on biological processes

scoundrel /ˈskaʊ̯ndɹəl/ n
canaille scélérat gredin gredine scélérate
villain

scour /skaʊɹ/ /ˈskaʊə/ /ˈskaʊɚ/ v
purger
to clear the digestive tract
récurer verrer
to clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously
passer au peigne fin écumer
to search an area thoroughly

scourge /skɔɹd͡ʒ/ /skɜːd͡ʒ/ /skɝd͡ʒ/ n
fléau
persistent pest, illness, or source of trouble
fouet écourgée
a whip often of leather

scourge /skɔɹd͡ʒ/ /skɜːd͡ʒ/ /skɝd͡ʒ/ v
fouetter
to strike with a scourge

scout /skaʊt/ [skʌʊt] n
reconnaissance
act of scouting
scout éclaireur
member of the scout movement
éclaireur éclaireuse
person sent out to gain and bring in tidings

scout /skaʊt/ [skʌʊt] v
aller en reconnaissance explorer partir en reconnaissance reconnaître le terrain
to explore a wide terrain

scouting /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/ n
scoutisme
the Scouting movement
activities of boy scouts and girl scouts

scowl /skaʊl/ n
froncement
wrinkling of the brows or face

scowl /skaʊl/ v
froncer froncer les sourcils
to wrinkle the brows

scrab /skɹæb/ v
schrabben
to scratch

scram /skɹæm/ v
décamper décaniller dégager ficher le camp s'en aller se barrer
to leave in a hurry

scramble /ˈskɹæmbl̩/ n
bousculade
a rush or hurry
interception
an emergency defensive air force mission
motocross
a motocross race

scramble /ˈskɹæmbl̩/ v
brouiller
to mix food ingredients in a mix to be cooked into a loose mass
to process telecommunication signals to make them unintelligible to an unauthorized listener
faire de l'escalade
to ascend rocky terrain as a leisure activity
ruer
to proceed to a location or an objective in a disorderly manner

scrambled egg n
œufs brouillés
dish

scrambling n
brouillage

scramjet n
superstatoréacteur
scramjet engine

scrap /skɹæp/ n
bout bribe
small piece, fragment
ferraille
discarded objects
reste
leftover food
litige
fight

scrap dealer n
ferrailleur ferrailleuse épaviste

scrap paper n
brouillon vieux papiers
used paper, to be reused for jotting notes

scrape /skɹeɪp/ v
effleurer
injure by scraping
gratter racler
draw an object along while exerting pressure

scrape together v
rassembler
collect small amounts

scraper /ˈskɹeɪpə/ /ˈskɹeɪpɚ/ n
grattoir
an instrument by which anything is scraped

scrapie /ˈskɹeɪpi/ n
tremblante du mouton
A degenerative prion disease

scraping n
raclement
material removed when something has been scraped

scrapyard n
casse
a junkyard, a place where scrap is stored, discarded or resold

scratch /skɹæt͡ʃ/ n
blé flouze grisbi pognon thune
money
rayure égratignure éraflure
disruption or mark on a surface

scratch /skɹæt͡ʃ/ v
biffer oblitérer rayer
remove, ignore}} or delete
gratter
rub a surface with a sharp object
griffer
dig or scrape with claws or fingernails with the intention to injure
griffonner
write or draw hastily or awkwardly
piquer
irritate someone's skin with one's unshaven beard when kissing
rayer
mark a surface with a sharp object
égratigner gratter
rub the skin with rough material

scratch card n
carte à gratter jeu de grattage billet à gratter gratteux ticket à gratter
lottery ticket

scratching post n
griffoir
wooden post that a cat scratches

scratchpad n
bloc-notes
in computing
pad of paper

scrawl /skɹɑːl/ /skɹɔːl/ n
gribouillage griffonnage
irregular handwriting

scrawl /skɹɑːl/ /skɹɔːl/ v
griffonner
to write in an irregular or illegible manner

scrawny /ˈskɹɑni/ /ˈskɹɔni/ /ˈskɹɔːni/ adj
famélique maigrichon
thin, malnourished and weak

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ n
cri
loud exclamation

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ v
crier
to make the sound of a scream

scream queen /ˈskɹim kwin/ /ˈskɹiːm kwiːn/ n
scream queen
actress who appears in several horror movies

screamer /ˈskɹimɚ/ /ˈskɹiːmə/ n
anhimidés
bird of family Anhimidae
braillard braillarde brailleur brailleuse
one who screams

screaming sixties n
soixantièmes mugissants
area of the earth between 60 and 70 degrees south

scree /skɹi/ /skɹiː/ n
éboulis pierrier
loose stony debris on a slope

screech /skɹiːt͡ʃ/ [skɹit͡ʃ] [skɹiːt͡ʃ] n
crissement
high-pitched strident or piercing sound

screech /skɹiːt͡ʃ/ [skɹit͡ʃ] [skɹiːt͡ʃ] v
striduler
make a screech

screech owl n
petit-duc maculé
Megascops

screed /skɹid/ /skɹiːd/ n
chape
smooth, flat layer of concrete, plaster, or similar material
diatribe harangue litanie tirade
speech or piece of writing which contains angry and extended criticism

screed /skɹid/ /skɹiːd/ v
araser
to use a screed to produce a smooth, flat surface

screen /skɹiːn/ [skɹ̥ʷɪi̯n] n
paravent écran
physical divider
écran
viewing area of electronic output device
movie viewing area

screen capture n
capture d'écran
picture or image captured from a computer screen; a screenshot

screen door n
porte moustiquaire
A light door of mesh

screen name n
alias pseudonyme
a pseudonym used for internet communications

screen printing n
sérigraphie
printing method

screen time n
temps d'écran
time spent using a screen

screening /ˈskɹiːnɪŋ/ n
dépistage
medicine: method to identify a disease in a non-symptomatic population
projection
showing of a film
protection
mesh material that is used to screen

screenplay /ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/ n
scénario
script for a movie or a television show

screensaver n
écran de veille
computer program

screenshot /ˈskriːn.ʃɑt/ /ˈskriːn.ʃɒt/ n
capture d'écran
image of computer screen output

screenwriter n
scénariste
one who writes for the screen

screw /skɹuː/ n
hélice vis
ship’s propeller
vis
fastener
visser
act of screwing

screw /skɹuː/ v
baiser niquer fourrer foutre coucher avec
to have sexual intercourse with
tricher
to cheat or treat unfairly
visser
to connect or assemble pieces using a screw

screw it interjection
fais chier fait chier
simple machine

screw pine n
pandanus
Pandanus spp.

screw the pooch v
tout foutre en l'air
to fail

screw this interjection
et puis merde j'en ai rien à faire je m'en fous

screw thread n
filet filetage
helical ridge or groove

screw up v
chiffonner foutre en l’air plisser
foirer
colloquial: to make a mess of; to ruin
foirer gaffer
colloquial: to blunder

screwball /ˈskɹuːbɔːl/ n
fêlé
crazy person

screwdriver n
tournevis
tool

screwed adj
foutu
beset with unfortunate circumstances

scribble /ˈskɹɪbəl/ v
gribouiller
to doodle
gribouiller griffonner
to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry

scribbler /ˈskɹɪblə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɹɪbələ(ɹ)/ n
gribouilleur gribouilleuse
one who scribbles; hasty or untalented writer
untalented artist

scribe /skɹaɪb/ n
scribe
one who writes; a draughtsman
writer and doctor of the law

scribing iron n
pointe à tracer

scrimshaw /-ˌʃɑ/ /ˈskɹɪmʃɔː/ /ˈskɹɪmˌʃɔ/ n
scrimshaw
manufacture of small ornamental handicrafts by carving or engraving bone, ivory, or other materials

script /skɹɪpt/ n
script
(computing) procedure or program
scénario script
text of the dialogue and action for a drama
écrit
writing; written document
écriture
a system of writing
written characters, style of writing

script kiddie n
script kiddie
hacker who compromises files on others' computers

script supervisor n
scripte
member of a film crew

scriptorium /skɹɪpˈtɔɹ.i.əm/ /skɹɪpˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ n
scriptorium
room set aside for the copying, writing, or illuminating of manuscripts

scripture /ˈskɹɪptʃə/ /ˈskɹɪpt͡ʃɚ/ n
écriture
any sacred writing or book

scrivener /ˈskɹɪvnə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɹɪvənəɹ/ n
scribe écrivain public
professional writer

scrobiculate adj
scrobiculé

scrofula /ˈskɹɒfjʊlə/ /ˈskɹɔfjələ/ n
écrouelles scrofule
form of tuberculosis

scrofulous /ˈskɹɒfjʊləs/ /ˈskɹɔfjələs/ adj
scrofuleux
of, related to, or suffering from scrofula

scroll /skɹoʊl/ n
rouleau volumen papyrus rotulus
roll of paper or parchment
volute
ornament
volute coquille
end of a musical instrument

scroll /skɹoʊl/ v
faire défiler scroller
to change one's view of data on a computer's display

scroll bar n
ascenseur barre de défilement
graphical widget

scroll wheel n
molette
disc used for scrolling

scrotal adj
scrotal
scrotal

scrotum /ˈskɹoʊ.təm/ /ˈskɹəʊ.təm/ n
scrotum
the bag of the skin and muscle that contains the testicles

scrounge /skɹaʊnd͡ʒ/ v
glaner
To hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean
quémander profiter
To obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another

scrounger n
parasite profiteur
one who scrounges

scrub /skɹʌb/ n
broussaille
vegetation of inferior quality
blouse médicale
clothing worn in surgery

scrub /skɹʌb/ v
annuler
to call off a scheduled event; to cancel
frotter récurer
to rub hard

scrubbing brush n
éponge à récurer
short brush

scruffy /ˈskɹaf.i/ /ˈskɹʌf.i/ adj
débraillé négligé
untidy in appearance

scrum /skɹʌm/ n
mêlée
(rugby) all the forwards joined together in an organised way
mêlée scrum

scrum-half n
demi de mêlée
rugby player

scrumptious /ˈskɹʌm(p)ʃəs/ adj
délicieux succulent
of food: delectable, delicious

scrunchie /ˈskɹʌnt͡ʃi/ n
chouchou
small elasticated ring of fabric

scruple /ˈskɹupəl/ /ˈskɹuːpəl/ n
scrupule
hesitation from the difficulty of determining what is right

scrupulously /ˈskɹuːpjʊləsli/ adv
scrupuleusement
in a careful manner

scrutinize /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ /ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ v
dépouiller
to audit accounts
scruter
to examine with great care

scuba diving /ˈskuːbə ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/ n
plongée sous-marine
underwater swimming

scuff mark n
éraflure
a mark caused by scuffing

scuffle /ˈskʌfəl/ n
échauffourée rixe
rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters
binette
Dutch hoe

scull /skʌl/ n
skiff
small boat

scullery /ˈskʌləɹi/ n
arrière-cuisine souillarde
room, next to a kitchen

scullery maid n
fille de cuisine
a servant

sculpt /skʌlpt/ v
sculpter
be a sculptor

sculptor /ˈskʌlptɚ/ n
sculpteur
a person who sculpts

sculpture /ˈskʌlptj(ʊ)ə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃɚ/ n
sculpture
work of art created by sculpting
art of sculpting

scum /skʌm/ n
couche crasse mousse écume
layer of impurities
drigaille ordure racaille salaud
person or persons considered to be reprehensible

scumbag n
enfoiré sac à merde salaud
despicable person

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ n
dalot
nautical: drainage hole

scurry /ˈskɜɹ.i/ /ˈskʌɹ.i/ v
détaler se sauver
to run away with quick light steps

scurvy /ˈskɜːvi/ /ˈskɝvi/ n
scorbut
deficiency of vitamin C

scurvy-grass n
cochléaire cranson
Cochlearia

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ n
écang
knife-shaped tool used to separate woody fiber from flax or hemp

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ v
écanguer
to strip off as the cuticle from the fibre

scutellum n
scutellum
shield-shaped structure

scuttle /ˈskʌ.təl/ [ˈskʌ.təɫ] [ˈskʌ.tɫ̩] [ˈskʌ.ɾəɫ] [ˈskʌ.ɾɫ̩] n
écoutille
small hatch or opening in a boat

scuttle /ˈskʌ.təl/ [ˈskʌ.təɫ] [ˈskʌ.tɫ̩] [ˈskʌ.ɾəɫ] [ˈskʌ.ɾɫ̩] v
saborder saboter
To deliberately sink a ship (often by order of the captain)

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ n
faux
farm tool

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ v
faucher
to cut with a scythe

scythed chariot n
char à faux

scyther n
faucheur faucheuse

sea /seɪ/ /siː/ n
mer
body of water

sea anemone n
anémone de mer
polyp

sea bass /ˈsiːbæs/ n
bar bar commun bar européen loubine loup loup de mer
salt-water fish

sea bluebell n
mertensie maritime
Mertensia maritima

sea buckthorn n
argousier
shrub of the genus Hippophae

sea change /ˈsiːˌt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ n
changement en profondeur
profound transformation

sea cucumber n
holothurie bêche-de-mer
sea cucumber

sea daffodil n
lis de mer lis des sables lis maritime
Pancratium maritimum

sea eagle n
pygargue
genus Haliaeetus

sea green adj
bleu-vert vert d'eau vert de mer vert marin
of a bluish green colour

sea hare n
lièvre de mer
large marine gastropod mollusc

sea holly n
panicaut maritime
Eryngium maritimum

sea horse n
hippocampe
fish

sea lamprey n
lamproie marine
animal

sea legs n
pied marin
ability to walk steadily aboard

sea lettuce n
laitue de mer
seaweed of genus Ulva

sea level n
niveau de la mer
nominal height of the surface of the oceans above which heights of geographical features and aircraft flight levels are measured

sea lily n
lis de mer
stalked crinoid

sea lion /ˈsiː ˈlaɪən/ /ˈsiːˌlaɪən/ n
otarie
member of the Otariidae family

sea monster n
monstre marin
large, aggressive creature in the sea

sea onion n
oignon marin scille maritime scille rouge
Drimia maritima

sea otter n
loutre de mer
Enhydra lutris

sea pie n
cipaille
dish of crust or pastry with meat or fish

sea room n
mer libre
space to manoeuvre ship

sea salt n
sel marin
salt prepared by evaporating sea water

sea serpent n
serpent de mer
sea monster

sea snail n
bigorneau

sea snake n
serpent marin
a sea living snake of the Pacific

sea spider n
araignée de mer
sea spider

sea stack /ˈsi ˌstæk/ /ˈsiː ˌstæk/ n
stack
pillar of rock that rises from the ocean

sea turtle n
tortue marine
any turtle that inhabits oceans

sea urchin /ˈsi ˌɝtʃɪ̈n/ n
oursin hérisson de mer
any of many marine echinoderms of the class Echinoidea

seabed n
fond marin
floor or bottom of the sea or ocean

seabird /ˈsiːbɜː(ɹ)d/ n
oiseau de mer oiseau marin
any bird that spends most of its time in coastal waters

seaborgium /siːˈbɔːɹɡiəm/ n
seaborgium
chemical element with atomic number 106

seabream n
dorade
any of several species of marine fish

seadog n
loup de mer
sailor accustomed to the sea

seafarer n
marin
one who travels by sea

seafloor n
fond marin
seafloor

seafloor spreading n
expansion des fonds océaniques
outward movement of the seafloor

seafood /ˈsiːfuːd/ n
fruits de mer
fish, shellfish, seaweed and other edible aquatic life

seagrass n
herbier marin posidonie
grasslike marine plants

seal /siːl/ n
phoque
pinniped
joint
tight closure
sceau
design or insignia associated with organization or official role
stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance

seal /siːl/ v
cacheter
to close securely
sceller
to place a seal on (a document)

sealant /ˈsiːlənt/ n
enduit étanche
material used to seal a surface so as to prevent passage of a fluid

sealing wax /ˈsiːlɪŋ ˌwæks/ n
cire à cacheter
wax formerly melted onto a letter to seal it

sealskin n
phoque
type of fabric made from the skin of seals

seam /siːm/ n
cicatrice
a line or depression left by a cut or wound
couture
folded back and stitched piece of fabric
jointure
a joint formed by mating two separate sections of a material
suture
suture
veine
thin stratum of mineral

seam allowance /ˈsiːm əˌlaʊ.ənts/ n
valeurs de couture
part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a pattern outside the seam

seaman /ˈsiːmən/ n
matelot
naval rank

seamed stocking n
bas couture
women's stocking having seams up the back, formerly common but now generally worn for effect

seamless adj
homogène intégré
Without interruption; coherent
inconsutile sans couture
Having no seams

seamount n
piton sous-marin
underwater mountain

seamster n
couturier
person who sews clothes

seamstress /ˈsiːm(p).stɹɪs/ /ˈsɛm(p).stɹɪs/ n
couturière
a woman who sews clothes professionally

seaplane n
hydravion
an aircraft

sear /sɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪɚ/ n
gâchette
Part of a gun that retards the hammer until the trigger is pulled

sear /sɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪɚ/ v
saisir brûler calciner griller marquer
To char, scorch, or burn the surface of something with a hot instrument

search /sɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ n
recherche
an attempt to find something

search /sɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ v
chercher
(followed by "for") to look thoroughly
chercher fouiller
to look throughout (a place) for something

search and rescue n
recherche et intervention en milieu périlleux
effort to save persons

search engine n
moteur de recherche
application that searches for data

search warrant n
mandat de perquisition
court order authorising the search of a place

searcher /ˈsɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝt͡ʃɚ/ n
chercheur
One who searches

searchlight n
faisceau
the light from the above source
projecteur
a light source that projects a bright beam of light in any direction

seascape n
marine
piece of art that depicts the sea or shoreline

seashell n
coquille
shell

seashore /ˈsiːʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈsiːʃoə/ /ˈsiːʃɔɹ/ /ˈsiːʃɔː/ n
rivage bord de mer rive
the coastal land bordering a sea or ocean

seasickness /ˈsiːsɪk.nəs/ n
mal de mer naupathie
a feeling of nausea caused by the motion of a ship

seaside adj
littoral
related to a seaside

seaside n
côte littoral rivage
the area by and around the sea

seaside resort n
station balnéaire
coastal holiday resort

season /ˈsiː.zən/ n
saison
part of year with something special
quarter of a year
a group of episodes
temps
(obsolete) an extended, undefined period of time

season /ˈsiː.zən/ v
aguerrir
to become mature
assaisonner épicer
to flavour food

season ticket n
abonnement
ticket that is valid for all of the events in a series

seasonably adv
au temps convenable
at an opportune time

seasonal /ˈsiːzənəl/ adj
saisonnier
of, related to}} or reliant on a season

seasonal affective disorder n
dépression hivernale dépression saisonnière
Depression associated with lack of natural light in winter

seasonal worker n
travailleur saisonnier

seasoned /ˈsiːzənd/ adj
aguerri chevronné
experienced

seasoning n
assaisonnement épice
cooking ingredient
sèchage
air drying of wood

seat /siːt/ n
assise siège
horizontal portion of a chair
chaise siège
piece of furniture
fond
part of clothing
place siège
place in which to sit
siège
location of a governing body
membership in a representative body
siège séant
part of an object or individual directly involved in sitting

seat at the table n
voix au chapitre

seat belt n
ceinture de sécurité
restraining belt

seawall n
digue
coastal defence

seawater n
eau de mer
salt water of a sea or ocean

seaweed n
algues marines
marine plants and algae

seaworthy /ˈsiːwɜːði/ /ˈsiːwɝði/ adj
en état de naviguer en état de navigabilité
fit for the sea

sebacate n
sébacate sébaçate
any salt of sebacic acid

sebacic adj
sébacique
pertaining to sebacic acid or its derivatives

sebiferous adj
sébifère

sebum /ˈsibm̩/ n
sébum
thick oily substance

secant /ˈsiːkənt/ n
sécante
in trigonometry

secede /sɪˈsiːd/ v
faire sécession
To split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation

secession /səˈsɛʃən/ n
sécession
The act of seceding

secessionism n
sécessionnisme

secessionist n
sécessionniste
one who supports secession

secluded /səˈkluːdɪd/ adj
isolé retiré
in seclusion, isolated, remote

seclusion /səˈkluːʒən/ n
isolement séclusion
act of secluding, or the state of being secluded; a shutting out or keeping apart, or the state of being shut out

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ adj
deuxième second
that comes after the first
deuxième second deux
second (numeral)

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ n
seconde deuxième
one-sixtieth of a minute; SI unit of time
seconde instant
short, indeterminate amount of time
seconde seconde d'angle
unit of angular measure

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ n
article de second choix
manufactured item that fails to meet quality control standards
rab
additional helping of food
seconde
music: interval between two adjacent notes

second /səˈkɑnd/ /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ v
soutenir
to assist, support, back

second base n
deuxième base deuxième but
the base opposite home plate

second chance n
deuxième chance seconde chance
opportunity to redeem oneself

second coming n
retour
the return of Jesus Christ

second cousin n
cousin issu de germain cousine issue de germain
grandnephew or grandniece of a grandparent

second derivative n
dérivée seconde

second fiddle n
second couteau
sidekick or subordinate; the role of such a person
second violon
music: fiddle part in harmony to the first fiddle
music: person playing second fiddle

second grade n
CE1
period in school after first grade and before third grade

second hand /ˈsɛkənd ˌhænd/ n
trotteuse aiguille des secondes
the hand or pointer that shows the number of seconds that have passed

second helping n
deuxième portion
a second portion of the same thing (usually of food)

second language n
première langue
language spoken other than the mother tongue

second leg n
match retour retour

second lieutenant n
sous-lieutenant
the rank below a lieutenant

second nature n
seconde nature
mindset

second of arc n
seconde d’arc
angle of an arc

second person n
deuxième personne
the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is the audience

second to none adj
hors pair sans égal
as good as the best

second wind n
second souffle
renewed feeling of energy

second-class adj
de second ordre de seconde zone
inferior in quality or standing

second-degree murder n
meurtre au deuxième degré
act or crime of murder with intent, but without premeditation

second-growth forest n
forêt secondaire
forest which has been harvested and is regrowing

second-person plural n
deuxième personne du pluriel
the linguistic category referring to multiple people being addressed by the speaker of an utterance

second-person singular n
deuxième personne du singulier

second-rate adj
de second ordre de second rang
of mediocre quality

secondary /ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/ adj
secondaire
succeeding first

secondary colour n
couleur secondaire
any of the three colours

secondary education n
enseignement secondaire
education of children that follows primary education and leads to either employment or further education

secondary legislation n
législation déléguée
legislation enacted by power derived from another legislation

secondary school n
lycée école secondaire collège

secondary source n
source secondaire
(historiography) document that draws on primary sources

secondary stress n
accent secondaire
secondary stress

secondary tense n
temps secondaire

secondary victimization n
victimisation secondaire
victim culpability

secondhand /ˈsɛk(ə)nd hand/ adj
de seconde main occasion seconde main
not new; previously owned and used by another

secondly /ˈsɛk.(ə)ndli/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)ntli/ /ˈsɛkəndli/ adv
deuxièmement
in the second place

secondment /səˈkɒn(d)mənt/ n
détachement
temporary transfer

secrecy /ˈsiːkɹəsi/ n
secret
concealment
secrétisme
habit of keeping secrets

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ adj
secret
being or kept hidden.

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ n
secret
knowledge that is hidden

secret admirer n
admirateur secret
romantic admirer

secret agent n
agent secret agente secrète
member of an intelligence agency whose identity or affiliation is kept confidential

secret of Polichinelle n
secret de Polichinelle
secret known to everyone

secret police n
police secrète
police operating outside normal boundaries of law

secret service n
service secret
government organization

secret society n
société secrète
organization

secretariat /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛəɹɪət/ /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛɹi.ət/ n
secrétariat
the office or department of a government secretary

secretary /ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tɹi/ [ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtʰɛɹ.i] n
messager serpentaire secrétaire
sagittarius serpentarius
secrétaire
person keeping records and handling clerical work
head of a department of government
type of desk
leading or managerial position in certain organizations

secretary bird /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹɪ bɜːd/ n
messager sagittaire messager secrétaire messager serpentaire
member of bird family

secrete /sɪˈkɹiːt/ v
sécréter excréter
(transitive) produce by secretion
cacher celer
to conceal
dérober enlever
to steal

secretion /sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n/ n
sécrétion
secreted substance
act of secreting
secret
act of hiding

secretive /ˈsiːkɹətɪv/ /ˈsiːkɹɪtɪv/ adj
cachottier secret
having an inclination to secrecy

secretiveness n
secrétisme
The state or characteristic of being secretive

secretly /ˈsiː.kɹət.li/ /ˈsiː.kɹɪt.li/ adv
en cachette secrètement
in a secret manner

sect /sɛkt/ n
secte
religious movement

sectarianism /sɛkˈtɛɹ.i.ən.ɪz.əm/ n
sectarisme
rigid adherence to a particular sect, party or denomination

section /ˈsɛkʃən/ n
section
cutting, part cut out
part, piece or subdivision of anything
science: thin slice of material
section article
part of a document

section /ˈsɛkʃən/ v
interner
commit to a mental hospital
sectionner
cut

sectional /ˈsɛkʃənəl/ n
partielle
(music) rehearsal of part of an orchestra or band

sectionary adj
sectionnaire
pertaining to the sectionary party

sectionary n
sectionnaire
a member or supporter of the sectionary party

sector /ˈsɛk.təɹ/ n
secteur
a field of economic activity
section

sectoral adj
sectoriel sectorielle
pertaining to a sector

secular /ˈsɛkjələɹ/ /ˈsɛkjʊlə/ adj
profane
séculaire
happening once in an age or century
séculier
temporal
séculier laïque mondain
not specifically religious

secular arm n
bras séculier
lay authority of a secular judge to punish an offender tried in an ecclesiastical court

secular equilibrium n
équilibre séculaire
situation of the quantity of a radioisotope remaining constant

secularism /ˈsɛkjʊləˌɹɪzəm/ n
laïcisme
the political belief in the separation of church and state
laïcité sécularisme
neutrality towards all religions

secularity n
laïcité sécularité
state of being secular

secularization n
sécularisation laïcisation
transformation of values from religious to non-religious

secularize v
séculariser laïciser
to make secular

secure /səˈkjɔɹ/ /səˈkjɔː(ɹ)/ /səˈkjɝ/ /səˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ /səˈkjʊɹ/ adj
sûr
free from attack or danger; protected
Firm and not likely to fail; stable
Free from the risk of financial loss; reliable
free from anxiety or doubt; unafraid
free from the danger of theft; safe
free from the risk of eavesdropping, interception or discovery; secret

secure /səˈkjɔɹ/ /səˈkjɔː(ɹ)/ /səˈkjɝ/ /səˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ /səˈkjʊɹ/ v
sécuriser
to make secure

securely /səˈkjɔːli/ /səˈkjɝli/ /səˈkjʊəli/ /səˈkjʊɹli/ adv
fermement solidement
in a secure manner

securitization /sɪˈkjʊəɹɪtʌɪzeɪʃən/ n
titrisation
process of securitizing assets

securitize v
titriser
to convert assets to securities

security /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/ /səˈkjʊɹ.ɪˌti/ /sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /sɪˈkjʊəɹəti/ [səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌɾi] [səˈkjʊɹ.ɪˌɾi] n
papier-valeur titre négociable
finance: tradeable financial asset
sécurité
condition of not being threatened
sécurité sécurisant
something that secures

security deposit n
caution dépôt de garantie
amount of money paid in advance as security

security guard n
agent de sécurité
person employed to provide security

security principal n
commettant
entity

security service n
service de sécurité
government organisation

security theater n
comédie sécuritaire
measures which provide a sense of security without providing security

sedan /səˈdæn/ n
berline
style of automobile
palanquin
enclosed chair carried by porters

sedan chair n
chaise à porteurs
small litter or palanquin

sedation n
sédation
act

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ adj
sédatif
calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ n
sédatif
an agent or drug that sedates

sedentary /ˈsɛd.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛd.ən.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈsɛd.ən.tɹi/ adj
sédentaire
not moving much; sitting around
not moving, not migratory

sedentism n
sédentarité

sedeprivationism n
sédéprivationnisme
The school of thought that the popes of the new religion of Vatican II council have been defective or deprived of the infallible teaching authority of the office because of their Modernist intent and remain in pope elect status until rencanting the innovations

sedevacantism /ˌsɛdɪˈveɪkəntɪzəm/ n
sédévacantisme
belief that actual pope is not a true and legitimated one

sedge /sɛd͡ʒ/ n
laîche
any plant of the genus Carex

sedge warbler n
phragmite des joncs
Acrocephalus schoenobaenus

sediment /ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/ n
sédiment
collection of small particles

sediment /ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/ v
sédimenter
to be deposited as a sediment
to deposit material as a sediment

sedimentary /ˌsɛd.əˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌsɛd.əˈmɛn.tɹi/ adj
sédimentaire
composed of sediment

sedimentary rock n
roche sédimentaire
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth

sedimentation n
sédimentation
separation of a suspension of solid particles into a slurry

sedimentology n
sédimentologie
study of natural sediments

sedition /sɛˈdɪ.ʃən/ n
sédition révolte
insurrection or rebellion

seditious /səˈdɪʃəs/ adj
séditieuse séditieux
of, related to, or involved in sedition

seduce /sɪˈd(j)uːs/ /sɪˈdjuːs/ v
séduire
to entice or induce someone to engage in a sexual relationship
to beguile or lure someone away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray
to win over or attract someone

seducer n
séducteur séductrice
someone who seduces, especially a man who seduces a woman

seduction /sɪˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ n
séduction
act of seducing

seductive /sɪˈdʌktɪv/ adj
séduisant
attractive, alluring, tempting

seductress n
séductrice vamp
woman who seduces

sedulous /ˈsɛdjʊ-/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒələs/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒʊləs/ adj
assidu diligent persévérant zélé
of a person: diligent in application or pursuit

see /ˈsi/ /ˈsiː/ n
siège
office of a bishop
siège évêché
diocese

see /ˈsi/ /ˈsiː/ v
voir
perceive with the eyes
understand

see Naples and die proverb
voir Naples et mourir voir Naples et puis mourir
nothing in life tops seeing Naples

see also phraseologicalUnit
voir aussi
a suggestion that other topics of study are related to a current topic

see off v
accompagner
to accompany someone to a point of departure

see past the end of one's nose v
ne pas voir plus loin que le bout de son nez
have insight into underlying facts or consequences

see red v
voir rouge
to become angry

see sense v
entendre raison

see stars v
voir trente-six chandelles
experience flashing lights

see the forest for the trees v
l'arbre qui cache la forêt
to be overwhelmed by detail to the point where it obscures the overall situation

see the glass half-empty v
voir le verre à moitié vide

see the glass half-full v
voir le verre à moitié plein

see the light v
voir le jour

see the light of day v
voir le jour
appear; be realised

see through v
achever
to do something until it is finished
anticiper percer à jour
to recognize someone's true motives
assister
to provide support or cooperation throughout a period of time
pénétrer
avoid being deceived
suffire
to constitute ample supply
voir à travers
perceive visually through something transparent

see you /ˈsiː juː/ /ˈsiː jə/ phraseologicalUnit
à plus
see you later

see you later phraseologicalUnit
au revoir à bientôt à la prochaine à plus tard à tout à l'heure
goodbye

see you soon interjection
à bientôt
goodbye

see you tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
à demain
see you tomorrow

seed /siːd/ n
graine semence
any small seed-like fruit
semence
collective: amount of seeds that cannot be readily counted
semence postérité
offspring, descendants, progeny
sperme graine
semen

seed /siːd/ v
apparier classer départager
assign a position to in a tournament
semer ensemencer
to plant or sow seeds

seed library n
grainothèque

seeding /ˈsiːdɪŋ/ n
appariement départage grille de départ
Arrangement of positions in a tournament

seedling /ˈsiːdlɪŋ/ n
semis
young plant grown from seed

seedy /ˈsiːdi/ adj
louche glauque
disreputable; run-down

seeing /ˈsiːɪŋ/ adj
voyant
having vision; not blind

seeing is believing proverb
il faut le voir pour le croire une image vaut mille mots voir, c'est croire
you need to see something to believe it

seek /siːk/ v
chercher
to try to find
quérir
to ask for

seek a knot in a bulrush v
chercher midi à quatorze heures
to find problems where none exist

seek and ye shall find proverb
qui cherche trouve qui cherche, trouve
one finds what one looks for

seeker /ˈsikɚ/ /ˈsiːkə/ n
demandeur
one who seeks

seel /siːl/ v
ciller
To sew together the eyes of a young hawk

seem /siːm/ v
paraître sembler avoir l'air
to appear

seep /siːp/ v
s'exfiltrer suinter
to ooze through pores

seer /sɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈsiːə(ɹ)/ n
témoin
someone who sees something; an eyewitness
voyant devin voyante
someone who foretells the future

seersucker /ˈsɪəˌsʌk.ə/ /ˈsɪɹˌsʌk.ɚ/ n
crépon seersucker cirsac cirsakas sirsacas

seesaw /ˈsi.sɔ/ /ˈsiː.sɑː/ /ˈsiː.sɔː/ n
tapecul balançoire
structure moving up and down, balanced in the middle

seethe /sið/ /siːð/ v
bouillir
of a person: to be in an agitated or angry mental state
bouillonner
of a liquid or other substance, or a container: to be boiled (vigorously); to become boiling hot

segetal adj
ségétal
that grows in cornfields

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ n
quartier
math: portion
segment
length of some object

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ v
segmenter
to divide into segments or sections

segmental adj
segmental
of, relating to, or constructed from segments

segmentation n
segmentation
the act or an instance of dividing into segments
the state of being divided into segments

segregation /sɛɡɹəˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ n
ségrégation séparation
setting apart or separation

segue /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ n
transition
an instance of segueing, a transition

segue /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ v
enchaîner
music: to move smoothly from one theme to another
to move smoothly from one topic to another
to play a sequence of records without talking in between

sei whale n
rorqual boréal
whale of the rorqual family

seigneuresse n
seigneuresse

seine /seɪn/ n
seine
fishing net

seine /seɪn/ v
seiner
to fish

seisin n
saisine
(historical) feudal right to possession

seismic /ˈsaɪzmɪk/ adj
sismique
related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth
subject to earthquakes

seismic wave n
onde sismique
vibrational wave that travels through the Earth

seismicity n
sismicité
factor of how seismic a region is

seismogram n
sismogramme
output from an accelerograph or seismograph

seismograph /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡɹæf/ n
sismographe
instrument that detects and records earthquakes

seismologist n
seismologiste
person who practices seismology

seismology /saɪs.ˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /saɪzˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
sismologie séismologie
the study of the vibration of the Earth's interior

seismometer n
sismographe
device used by seismologists to measure seismic waves

seitan /ˈseɪtæn/ /ˈseɪtɑːn/ /ˈseɪtən/ n
seitan
wheat gluten

seize /siːz/ v
saisir
to deliberately take hold of, grab
to have a sudden and powerful effect upon
to take advantage of
saisir [[emparer|s'emparer de]]
take possession of by force, law etc.
se gripper
to bind or lock in position

seize the day v
carpe diem cueillir le jour
enjoy the present

seize up v
se gripper
machine stop working

seizure /ˈsi.ʒɚ/ /ˈsizjʊɚ/ /ˈsiː.ʒə(ɹ)/ [ˈsɪi.ʒə(ɹ)] n
attaque
sudden onset of pain or emotion
attaque crise
sudden attack or convulsion
saisie
act of taking possession, as by force or right of law

sejant /ˈsi.dʒənt/ adj
séant
seated, sitting

sekere n
chekeré
musical instrument

selcouth /sɛlˈkuːθ/ adj
merveilleux miraculeux étrange
strange, rare, marvellous

seldom /ˈsɛldəm/ adv
rarement
infrequently, rarely

select /sɪˈlɛkt/ adj
sélect
privileged, specially selected

select /sɪˈlɛkt/ v
sélectionner choisir
to choose one or more elements from a set

selected /sɪˈlɛktɪd/ adj
sélectionné
that have been selected or chosen

selection /səˈlɛkʃən/ n
sélection
process or act of selecting
something selected
variety of items taken from a larger collection

selection bias n
biais de sélection

selective /səˈlɛktɪv/ adj
sélectif
choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting
of or pertaining to the process of selection

selective school n
établissement sur dossier
type of school

selectivity n
sélectivité
the quality of being selective

selenate n
séléniate
any salt or ester of selenic acid

selenide n
séléniure
compound in which selenium serves as an anion

selenite n
sélénite
from selenous acid
gypsum

selenium /səˈliːni.əm/ /sɪˈliːni.əm/ n
sélénium
chemical element

seleno- prefix
séléno-

selenocentric adj
sélénocentrique
having the moon at the center

selenocentric orbit n
orbite sélénocentrique

selenographic adj
sélénographique
of or pertaining to selenography

selenography n
sélénographie
scientific study of the moon

selenologist n
sélénologiste sélénologue
person skilled or involved in selenology

selenology /sɛliːˈnɒləd͡ʒɪ/ n
sélénologie
the study of the moon and several satellites

self /sɛf/ /sɛlf/ n
soi-même
individual person as the object of own reflective consciousness

self- /sɛlf/ prefix
auto-
of, by, in or with oneself or itself

self-adjoint adj
autoadjoint

self-aggrandizement n
autoglorification
behavior which increases one's own wealth or power, or which is intended to create an appearance of importance

self-assessment n
autoévaluation
assessment of oneself

self-assurance n
aplomb confiance en soi
state or quality of being confident in oneself

self-assured adj
sûr de soi plein d'assurance
confident on one's abilities

self-aware adj
autoconscient
aware of oneself

self-awareness n
conscience de soi
state of being self-aware

self-censorship n
auto-censure
act of censoring one's own work

self-cleaning adj
autolavable
that cleans itself

self-conceit n
autosuffisance
vanity

self-confidence n
confiance en soi
state of being self-confident
measure of one's belief in one's own abilities

self-confident adj
sûr de soi
confident in one's abilities

self-conscious adj
introspectif
aware of oneself as an individual being

self-consciousness n
conscience de soi
awareness of the self as an entity
timidité
shyness

self-contained /ˈsɛlf.kənˌteɪnd/ adj
autonome indépendant
not requiring external or additional support

self-contradictory adj
contradictoire qui se contredit
statements that contradict themselves

self-control /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹəʊl/ n
maîtrise de soi contrôle de soi
ability to control one's desires and impulses

self-correct v
autocorriger

self-criticism n
autocritique
criticism of oneself

self-deception n
auto-illusion
fooling oneself

self-defense n
autodéfense
means of defending oneself from attack
légitime défense
law: the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force

self-denial n
abnégation
action that sacrifices one's own benefit for the good of others

self-deprecating /ˌsɛlfˈdɛpɹəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ adj
autodérisoire
disapproval of self

self-deprecation n
autodérision
disparaging view of oneself

self-destruct v
auto-détruire
to destroy oneself

self-destruction n
autodestruction
voluntary destruction of something by itself

self-destructive adj
autodestructeur autodestructrice
that causes injury to oneself or harm to one's interests

self-determination /ˌsɛlfdɪˌtɜː(ɹ)mɪˈneɪʃən/ n
autodétermination
political independence of a people

self-discipline n
autodiscipline
control of oneself

self-educated v
autodidacte
having learned without the direction of a teacher

self-employed adj
indépendant autonome
working for oneself

self-employment n
indépendant
working for oneself

self-esteem /ˌsɛlf.əˈstiːm/ n
amour-propre estime de soi estime personnelle
confidence in one's own worth

self-evident adj
[[l']]évidence même
obviously true

self-explanatory adj
auto-explicatif
explaining itself

self-extinguishing adj
autoextinguible

self-flagellation n
autoflagellation
the practice of whipping oneself as penance for sins

self-fulfilling adj
autoréalisateur autoréalisatrice
describing a prediction that causes itself to occur as predicted

self-fulfilling prophecy n
prophétie autoréalisatrice
A prediction that, by being voiced, causes itself to come true

self-harm n
automutilation scarification
deliberate injuring of one's body

self-hatred n
la haine de soi
hatred of oneself

self-image n
image de soi
way a person views themselves

self-immolate v
immoler
to set oneself on fire

self-immolation n
auto-immolation
setting oneself on fire

self-important adj
présomptueux
having too high an opinion of one's own importance

self-improvement n
développement personnel
following a disciplined programme to improve one’s health or character

self-incriminate v
auto-incriminer
incriminate oneself

self-indulgence n
dissolution
excessive or immoderate indulgence of one's own personal desires and needs

self-indulgent adj
dissolu
exhibiting tendencies of self-indulgence

self-lacing adj
autolaçant

self-learning n
autoapprentissage
learning done by oneself

self-love n
amour-propre
regard for oneself

self-management n
autogestion
joint control by workers and management

self-medication n
automédication
medication of oneself without professional advice

self-mockery n
autodérision

self-obsession n
égocentrisme
preoccupation with self

self-partnered adj
en couple avec soi-même
single

self-pity n
apitoiement sur soi-même auto-apitoiement autoapitoiement
feeling of pity for oneself

self-pollination n
auto-pollinisation
Pollination of a flower by its own pollen

self-pollute v
se polluer
to masturbate

self-portrait n
autoportrait
portrait of the painter who painted it

self-preservation /ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/ n
autoconservation
self-preservation

self-proclaimed adj
autoproclamé

self-propelled adj
auto-tracté
having its own means of propulsion

self-publishing n
autopublication
the publishing of books and other media by the authors

self-reference v
autoréférence auto-référence
act or process of referring to itself

self-referential /ˈsɛlf ɹɛfəˈɹɛnʃl/ /ˈsɛlf ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛn(t)ʃəl/ adj
autoréférentiel autoréférent
that refers to itself or oneself

self-referentiality n
autoréférentialité
quality of being self-referential

self-regulated adj
autorégulé
regulated by oneself or itself

self-regulation n
autorégulation
the regulation of one's own behavior

self-reliance n
autonomie autosuffisance
independence

self-reliant adj
débrouillard sûr de lui
reliant upon oneself

self-respect n
respect de soi dignité personnelle
knowledge of one's own worth

self-righteous adj
bien-pensant
piously self-assured and smugly moralistic

self-righteousness n
dédain
confident in one's own righteousness, self-assured, smug

self-sacrifice n
auto-sacrifice sacrifice de soi
giving up of one's own benefit

self-satisfaction n
autosatisfaction
contentment with one's own accomplishments or situation

self-satisfied adj
suffisant
satisfied with oneself

self-seeker n
égocentrique
a self-seeking person

self-selection n
auto-sélection

self-service n
libre-service self-service
the practice of serving oneself

self-serving adj
intéressé
showing interest only in oneself

self-study v
auto-apprentissage
study without the aid of a formal education institution

self-styled adj
autoproclamé soi-disant

self-sufficiency n
autosuffisance autonomie
condition of being self-sufficient

self-sufficient adj
autosuffisant
able to provide for oneself independently of others

self-talk n
monologue intérieur soliloque
talk to oneself

self-victimization n
auto-victimisation

self-worth n
estime de soi
value one assigns to oneself

selfheal n
brunelle
plant of genus Prunella

selfhood n
individualité ipséité
individuality
personnalité
personality

selfie /ˈsɛlfi/ n
selfie autophoto égoportrait
photographic self-portrait

selfie stick n
perche à selfie
extendable arm to hold a camera

selfish /ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/ [ˈsɛɫ̥fɪʃ] adj
égoïste
holding one's self-interest as the standard for decision making
regard for oneself above others' well-being

selfish gene n
gène égoïste
gene regarded as primary driver and beneficiary of the evolutionary process

selfishness /ˈsɛl.fɪʃ.nəs/ n
égoïsme égocentrisme
quality of being selfish

selfless adj
altruiste dévoué
having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish

selflessness n
altruisme
quality or state of being selfless

selfsame /ˈsɛlfseɪm/ /ˈsɛlfˌseɪm/ /ˌsɛlfˈseɪm/ adj
identique le même
precisely the same

selkie n
phoque-garou selkie
mythological creature

sell /sɛl/ v
vendre
to agree to transfer goods or provide services for payment
to be sold
to promote a particular viewpoint

sell like hot cakes v
se vendre comme des petits pains
sell quickly

sell off v
brader vendre à perte
sell assets for the purpose of getting rid of them quickly

sell one's body v
vendre son corps

sell one's own grandmother v
tuer père et mère vendre père et mère

sell one's soul v
vendre son âme au diable
to abandon one's values or principles for other benefits

sell order n
ordre de vente

seller /ˈsɛlə/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
vendeur vendeuse
someone who sells

selling price n
prix de vente
price at which an item is sold

sellout n
vendu
a person who compromises his or her principles

semaglutide n
sémaglutide

semantic /səˈmæntək/ /sɪˈmæntɪk/ adj
sémantique
of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words

semantic field n
champ sémantique champ lexical
group of words relating to same subject

semantic memory n
mémoire sémantique

semantic shift n
glissement sémantique
linguistics

semantically adv
sémantiquement
in the manner of or referring to semantics

semantician n
sémanticien sémanticienne
one who studies semantics

semanticism n
sémantisme
the belief that semantics is central to grammar

semantics /sɪˈmæntɪks/ n
sémantique
science of the meaning of words

semaphore /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔɹ/ /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔː/ n
sémaphore
mechanism used to restrict access to a shared function or device to a single process at a time

semasiological adj
sémasiologique
of or pertaining to semasiology

semasiology /sɪmeɪsiˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌsiːmeɪsɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪ/ n
sémasiologie

semelfactive adj
sémelfactif

semelfactive n
aspect sémelfactif
semelfactive aspect

semelfactive aspect n
aspect sémelfactif
grammar aspect

sememe n
sémème
smallest unit of linguistical meaning

semen /ˈsiːmən/ n
sperme semence
male reproductory fluid

semester /sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/ n
semestre trimestre
half of school year

semi- /sɛmaɪ/ /sɛmi/ prefix
semi- demi-
half (prefix)

semi-automatic adj
semiautomatique

semi-detached adj
jumelée
having one wall shared

semi-learned borrowing n
emprunt demi-savant

semi-legendary adj
semi-légendaire

semi-skimmed milk n
lait demi-écremé
type of milk

semi-trailer n
semi-remorque
trailer without a front axle and with wheels only at the trailing end

semi-trailer truck n
semi-remorque
A semitruck pulling a semitrailer

semiannual adj
semi-annuel
half-yearly

semibreve n
ronde
whole note

semicircle n
demi-cercle
half of a circle

semicircular adj
demi-circulaire semi-circulaire
in the shape of a semicircle

semicircumference n
semi-circonférence
half of a circumference

semicolon /ˈsɛmikoʊlən/ /ˌsɛmiˈkəʊlən/ n
point-virgule
punctuation mark ';'

semiconductor n
semiconducteur semi-conducteur
substance with electrical properties between conductor and insulator

semierect adj
en [[semi-érection]]
of a person
en [[semi-érection]] semi-dressé semi-érigé
of body parts
semi-dressé semi-érigé
partially or somewhat erect

semierection n
semi-érection

semifinal n
demi-finale
competition

semifinalist n
demi-finaliste
person who competes in the semifinals

semimajor axis n
demi-grand axe
half of the major axis of a circle or ellipse

semiminor axis n
demi-petit axe
half of the major axis of a circle or ellipse

seminal /ˈsɛmɪnəl/ adj
créatif fondateur fécond reproductif
creative or having the power to originate
essentiel important influent
highly influential
séminal
of or relating to seed or semen

seminal vesicle /ˈsɛmɪnəl ˈvɛsɪkəl/ n
vésicule séminale
seminal vesicle

seminar /ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ/ /ˈsɛmɪnɑː/ n
séminaire
class held for advanced studies
meeting held for the exchange of useful information

seminarist n
séminariste
student at a seminary

seminary /ˈsɛmənɛɹi/ /ˈsɛmɪnəɹi/ /ˈsɛmɪnɹi/ n
séminaire
theological school

seminiferous adj
séminifère
containing, bearing, or producing semen

seminiform adj
séminiforme

semiochemistry n
sémiochimie
branch of chemistry dealing with semiochemicals

semiologist /ˌsimaɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ /ˌsɛmaɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
sémiologue
one who studies semiology

semiology n
sémiologie
semiotics

semiotic /ˌsɛmiːˈɒtɪk/ adj
sémiotique
of or relating to semiotics or to semantics

semiotician n
sémanticien sémioticien
linguist specialized in semiotics

semiotics /ˌsiː.maɪˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsiː.miˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsɛm.iˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsɛm.iˈɒt.ɪks/ n
sémiotique
study of signs

semipalmated sandpiper n
bécasseau semipalmé
Calidris pusilla

semipermeable /ˌsɛmaɪ-/ /ˌsɛmiˈpɜː(ɹ)miəbəl/ adj
semiperméable
permeable to some things and not to others

semipornographic adj
semipornographique
partly pornographic

semiquaver n
double croche
music

semirigid adj
semirigide

semiskilled adj
spécialisé
requiring only minimal levels of training

semitone /ˈsɛmitoʊn/ n
demi-ton
interval between adjacent keys

semivowel n
semi-consonne semi-voyelle
sound in speech

semla /ˈsɛmlə/ n
semla
Swedish pastry eaten on Shrove Tuesday

semolina /ˌsɛməˈliːnə/ n
semoule
hard grains of flour left after milling

semolina pudding n
gâteau de semoule
dessert

semordnilap /səˈmɔːdnɪlæp/ /səˈmɔːɹdnɪlæp/ n
anacyclique
word, phrase, or sentence that has the property of forming another word, phrase, or sentence when its letters are reversed

sempiternal /ˌsɛm.pɪˈtɜː.nəl/ /ˌsɛm.pɪˈtɝ.nəl/ adj
sempiternel
seemingly everlasting or eternal

senary /ˈsiːnəɹi/ adj
sénaire
of sixth rank or order

senary /ˈsiːnəɹi/ n
système sénaire
numeral system which uses six as the base

senate /ˈsenət/ /ˈsɛnət/ /ˈsɛnɪt/ n
sénat
the upper house in some bicameral legislative systems

senator /ˈsɛn.ə.tə/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ n
sénateur sénatrice
member in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate

send /sɛnd/ v
envoyer
make something go somewhere

send for v
faire venir
summon

send shivers down someone's spine v
faire froid dans le dos
terrify

send someone packing v
envoyer balader envoyer paître envoyer promener envoyer sur les roses
expel, eject, or dismiss someone

send-up /ˈsɛndˌʌp/ n
parodie
satirical imitation

sender /ˈsɛndɚ/ n
expéditeur expéditrice
someone who sends

sendoff n
fête d'adieu pot de départ
farewell party

senescent adj
sénescent
growing old

seneschal /ˈsɛnəʃəl/ n
sénéchal
steward in charge of a medieval nobleman's estate

seneschalty n
sénéchausée
The jurisdiction or district of a seneschal

senile /ˈsinaɪl/ /ˈsiːnaɪl/ adj
sénile
exhibiting the deterioration in mind

senility /səˈnɪlɪti/ n
sénilité
the losing of memory and reason

senior /ˈsinjɚ/ /ˈsiːnjə(r)/ adj
aîné
older

senior /ˈsinjɚ/ /ˈsiːnjə(r)/ n
ancien
someone seen as deserving respect or reverence because of their age
supérieur
someone older than someone else

senior citizen n
personne âgée sénior vieillard vieillarde
old person

seniority /sinˈjɔɹɪti/ /siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/ n
ancienneté séniorité
time

sennit n
paillet
braided cord

sensation /sɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
sensation
widespread excitement
physical feeling

sensational adj
sensationnel
exceptionally great

sensationalism n
sensationnalisme
use of style and subject matter that is intentionally controversial, lurid, or attention-grabbing

sensationalist adj
putassier sensationnaliste
characterized by sensationalism

sensationalize v
sensationnaliser

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ n
sens
manner by which living beings perceive the physical world
sound judgement
meaning or reason
conscious awareness
natural ability
sens acception
semantics term

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ v
sentir
to instinctively be aware
use biological senses

sense of humour n
sens de l'humour
quality of an individual to find certain things funny

sense organ n
organe sensoriel
an organic sensor

sensei /ˈsɛnseɪ/ n
sensei
martial arts instructor
a Japanese teacher

senselessness n
absurdité imprudence
being senseless

sensible /ˈsɛns.ə.bəl/ /ˈsɛns.ɪ.bəl/ [ˈsɛn̥səbɫ̩] [ˈsɛn̥sɪbl̩] adj
pratique
characterized more by usefulness than by fashionableness
raisonnable sensé
acting with or showing good judgement
sensible
able to feel or perceive

sensibly /ˈsɛnsəbli/ adv
raisonnablement
in a sensible manner; in a way that shows good sense

sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ /ˈsɪnsɪtɪv/ adj
sensible
responsive to stimuli
easily offended
accurate
capable of offending

sensitively adv
sensiblement
in a sensitive manner

sensitivity /ˈsɛnsɪvəti/ /ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvəti/ /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
sensibilité
(photography) degree of response of a film etc. to light of a specified wavelength
(electronics) degree of response of an instrument to a change in an input signal
the ability of an organism or organ to respond to external stimuli
the quality of being sensitive
sensibilité sélectivité
(statistics) probability of a true positive being correctly identified

sensitivity reader n
démineur éditorial démineuse éditoriale
reviewer

sensor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
capteur détecteur
device or organ that detects certain external stimuli

sensorimotor adj
sensorimoteur
of or pertaining to both sensory and motor activity

sensory /ˈsɛn.sə.ɹi/ adj
sensoriel
of the senses or sensation

sensual /ˈsɛn.ʃu.əl/ /ˈsɛnsjuːəl/ /ˈsɛnʃuːəl/ adj
sensuel voluptueux

sensualism n
sensualisme
doctrine: everything reduces to transformed sensation

sensuality n
sensualité
state of being sensual, sensuous or sexy

sensuous /ˈsɛnʃuəs/ adj
sensoriel
relating to the senses; sensory
sensuel
appealing to the senses

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩(t)s] [ˈsɛnʔn̩(t)s] n
jugement peine
(dated) decision or judgement of a court
phrase
grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate
sentence peine
punishment imposed on a person convicted of a crime

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩(t)s] [ˈsɛnʔn̩(t)s] v
condamner punir
declare a sentence on a convicted person

sententious /sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
concis laconique succint
using as few words as possible
pontifiant pédant sentencieux
tending to use aphorisms or maxims

sententiously adv
sentencieusement
in a sententious manner

sentience /ˈsɛn.ti.əns/ /ˈsɛn.ʃi.əns/ /ˈsɛn.ʃəns/ n
conscience
state or quality of being sentient

sentient /ˈsɛn.ti.ənt/ /ˈsɛn.ʃ(i.)ənt/ adj
conscient
able to consciously perceive through the use of sense faculties
doué de sensation sensible
experiencing sensation, perceiving, thinking, or feeling
sentient
science fiction: possessing human-like awareness, knowledge and intelligence

sentiment /ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/ n
sentiment
a general thought

sentimental /ˌsɛniˈmɛnl̩/ /ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/ adj
sentimental
characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion

sentimental value n
valeur sentimentale
value of something from associated personal memories

sentimentality n
sentimentalité sensiblerie
act of being sentimental

sentimentally adv
sentimentalement
in a sentimental manner

sentinel /ˈsɛntɪnəl/ n
sentinelle factionnaire
A sentry or guard

sentinel /ˈsɛntɪnəl/ v
regarder
To watch over something as a guard

sentinel event n
événement de sentinelle
unusual event in a medical setting which results in death or serious physical injury

sentry /ˈsɛntɹi/ n
sentinelle
guard

sentry-box n
guérite
booth for a sentry

sepal /ˈsiːp(ə)l/ /ˈsɛp(ə)l/ n
sépale
part of calyx

separate /ˈsep.əˌɹæɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ə.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.əˌɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɚˌeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɹət/ /ˈsɛpˌɹeɪt/ adj
séparé séparée
apart from; not connected to
followed by "from": not together with

separate /ˈsep.əˌɹæɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ə.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.əˌɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɚˌeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɹət/ /ˈsɛpˌɹeɪt/ v
séparer
to disunite, disconnect
to cause to be separate
to divide itself

separate the wheat from the chaff v
séparer le bon grain de l'ivraie séparer le bon grain de l’ivraie
to select only that which is of value

separately /ˈsɛpəɹətli/ /ˈsɛpɹətli/ adv
séparément
in a separate manner

separation /ˌsep.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɛp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
séparation
act of disuniting two or more things
an interval, gap or space that separates things
act or condition of two or more people being separated from one another
the place at which a division occurs

separation of powers n
séparation des pouvoirs
model for governance

separatism n
séparatisme indépendantisme
separatism

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ adj
séparatiste
advocating or seeking the separation of a country or territory

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ n
séparatiste
political separatist

sepia /ˈsiːpiə/ adj
sépia
of a dark reddish-brown colour

sepia /ˈsiːpiə/ n
sépia
pigment
colour
drawing

sepiolite n
sépiolite
a clay mineral, the formal name of meerschaum

sepoy /ˈsiːˌpɔɪ/ n
cipaye
a native soldier of the East Indies

sepsis /ˈsɛpsɪs/ n
sepsis
serious medical condition in which the whole body is inflamed

septagon /ˈsɛptəɡɒn/ n
septagone
polygon with seven sides and seven angles

septendecillion /ˌsɛptəndəˈsɪl.i.ən/ numeral
septendecillion
10102

septenvigintillion numeral
quattuordecillion
1084

septic /ˈsɛp.tɪk/ adj
septique
of or pertaining to sepsis

septic shock n
choc septique

septic tank n
fosse septique
watertight treatment system for domestic sewage

septicemia n
septicémie
disease caused by pathogens in the blood

septillion numeral
quatrillion quadrillion
a trillion trillion, 1024

septime n
septime
defensive position in fencing

septinsular adj
septinsulaire
consisting of seven islands

septuplet n
septuplé
one of seven babies born at the same birth

sepulchral /səˈpʊlkɹəl/ /səˈpʌlkɹəl/ adj
sépulcral
suggestive of grave

sepulchre /ˈsiːpəlkəɹ/ /ˈsɛpəlkə/ /ˈsɛpəlkɚ/ n
sépulcre
burial chamber

sequel /ˈsiːkwəl/ n
suite
a narrative written after another narrative set in the same universe

sequela /-ˈkwi-/ /-ˈkwɛ-/ /sɪˈkwiːliː/ /sɪˈkwiːlə/ /sɪˈkwɛliː/ /sɪˈkwɛlə/ n
séquelle
condition or disease which follows chronologically after an earlier one

sequence /ˈsiːkwəns/ n
suite
meld of three or more cards of successive ranks in the same suit
suite séquence
in mathematics, an ordered list of objects
set of things in a set order
séquence
series of shots that depict a single action or style
series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated
poetic, music composition used in some Catholic Masses between the readings

sequence assembly n
assemblage
aligning and merging of DNA fragments

sequenced adj
séquencé
whose sequence has been determined

sequencer n
séquenceur
device that activates components according to a preplanned sequence

sequester /səˈkwɛs.tə/ /səˈkwɛs.tɚ/ /sɪˈkwɛs.tə/ /sɪˈkwɛs.tɚ/ v
mettre sous séquestre séquestrer
to separate from all external influence
séquestrer
chemistry: to prevent an ion from behaving normally

sequestration n
séquestration
the process or act of sequestering; a putting aside or separating

sequestrum n
séquestre
a fragment of bone or other dead tissue

sequin /ˈsiː.kwɪn/ n
paillettes
sparkling spangle used for decoration of ornate clothing:

sequoia /səˈkwɔɪ.ə/ /sɪˈkwɔɪ.ə/ n
séquoia
tree

serac /sɛˈɹæk/ /ˈsɛɹæk/ n
sérac
sharp tower of ice
strongly flavoured cheese

seraglio /səˈɹæljoʊ/ /səˈɹæɡliːoʊ/ n
sérail
palace

seraph /ˈsɛɹəf/ n
séraphin
high order of angels

seraphic /səˈɹæf.ɪk/ adj
séraphique
relating to the seraphim

serenade /ˌsɛɹəˈneɪd/ n
sérénade
love song
instrumental composition

serenade /ˌsɛɹəˈneɪd/ v
sérénader
serenade

serendipitous /ˌsɛ.ɹənˈdɪp.ɪ.təs/ /ˌsɛ.ɹɛnˈdɪp.ɪ.təs/ adj
fortuit
by unexpected good fortune
sérendipiteux

serendipity /ˌsɛɹ.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ /ˌsɛɹ.ɛnˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ n
sérendipité aubaine chance coup de pot heureux hazard
unsought, unintended... and/or learning experience that happens by accident

serene /səˈɹin/ /səˈɹiːn/ adj
serein sereine
fair and unclouded
peaceful, calm

serenely adv
sereinement
in a serene manner

serenity /səˈɹɛnɪti/ n
sérénité
state

serf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
serf
semifree peasant

serfdom n
servage
feudal system
state of being a serf

sergeant /ˈsɑɹ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈsɑː.d͡ʒənt/ n
sergent
non-commissioned officer rank

sergeant major n
sergent-major sotilasmestari
sergeant major

serial /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əl/ n
feuilleton
literal work

serial killer n
tueur en série
person who commits multiple murders

serial number n
numéro de série
unique number assigned to unit

serialism n
sérialisme
music

serialization n
sérialisation

serialize /ˈsɪəɹiəlaɪz/ /ˈsɪɹiəlaɪz/ v
sérialiser
convert an object into a byte sequence that can be converted back

sericulture /ˈsɛɹəˌkəlt͡ʃ ɚ/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃ ɚ/ /ˈsɪəɹɪ-/ n
sériciculture bacologie sériculture
rearing of silkworms for the production of silk

series /ˈsiɹiz/ /ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/ /ˈsɪəɹɪ.ɪz/ /ˈsɪɹiz/ n
suite série
a number of things that follow on one after the other
série
television or radio program

series finale n
conclusion de série
the final episode of a television series

serif /səˈɹiːf/ /ˈsɛɹɪf/ n
empattement
short line in a font

serine n
sérine
nonessential amino acid; CH₂OH.CH(NH₂)COOH

serious /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əs/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əs/ /ˈsɪɹ.i.əs/ /ˈsɪː.ɹɪ.əs/ adj
sérieux
important; weighty; not trifling; leaving no room for play
without humor or expression of happiness
really intending what is said; being in earnest

seriously /ˈsiɹi.əsli/ /ˈsɪəɹi.əsli/ /ˈsɪɹi.əsli/ adv
sérieusement gravement
in a serious or literal manner
sérieux
speech-act

seriousness /ˈsɪəɹiəsnəs/ /ˈsɪɹiəsnəs/ n
gravité sériosité
state of being serious

sermon /ˈsɜː.mən/ /ˈsɝ.mən/ n
sermon prêche
religious discourse
speech of reproval

sero- prefix
séro-
combining form of serum

seroconcordant adj
séroconcordant
of a couple with both partners HIV positive or HIV negative

seroconversion n
séroconversion
development of antibodies in blood serum

serodiscordant adj
sérodiscordant

serological adj
sérologique
of or pertaining to serology

serology n
sérologie
blood test to detect the presence of antibodies
science that studies the reaction between antigens and antibodies in serum

serophobia n
sérophobie
fear, dislike, or hate of seropositives

seropositive adj
séropositif
testing positive for a given pathogen

serotherapy n
sérothérapie
the therapeutic use of sera or vaccines

serotinal /səˈɹɒtɪnəl/ adj
sérotinal
pertaining to or occurring in late summer

serotine adj
sérotinal
late-flowering

serotine n
sérotine
any of several small bats of the genus Eptesicus

serotonin /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/ /ˌsɛɹəˈtəʊnɪn/ n
sérotonine
the compound 5-hydroxytryptamine

serous adj
séreux
containing, secreting, or resembling serum

serous membrane n
membrane séreuse séreuse
thin membrane that secretes serum in body cavity

serow /səˈɹoʊ/ /ˈsɛɹəʊ/ n
saro
any of several species of Asian ungulates of the genus Capricornis

serpent /ˈsɜːpənt/ /ˈsɝpənt/ n
serpent
snake

serpentine /ˈsɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈsɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ adj
serpentin
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes

serpentine /ˈsɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈsɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ n
serpentine
mineral

serpentinite n
serpentinite
metamorphic rock

serpopard n
serpopard
A mythical serpent-necked leopard

serrate /səˈɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛɹ.ət/ /ˈsɛɹˌeɪt/ adj
dentelé denté
having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections
saw-like

serrated adj
dentelé denté
Having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections
saw-like

serration n
dentelure serration
set of teeth or notches

serriform adj
serriforme

serum /ˈsiɹəm/ /ˈsiːɹəm/ /ˈsɪəɹəm/ /ˈsɪɹəm/ n
sérum
yellowish fluid obtained from blood

serval /ˈsɜːvəl/ /ˈsɝvəl/ n
serval
medium-sized African wild cat

servant /ˈsɜːvənt/ /ˈsɝvənt/ [ˈsɝvn̩ʔ] n
serviteur domestique
one who serves another, providing help in some manner
serviteur domestique servante
one who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation

serve /sɑː(ɹ)v/ /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ n
service
sports: act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play

serve /sɑː(ɹ)v/ /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ v
purger
to spend time (of punishment)
servir
to work for
to bring food to
to be a servant
sports: to lead off with first delivery (of the ball)
religion: to obey and worship
to be of use
to perform duties
signifier
legal: to bring to notice, deliver, or execute

serve someone right v
bien fait
serves you right!

server /ˈsɜːvə/ /ˈsɝvɚ/ n
servante serviteresse serviteur serviteuse
one who serves
serveur
computing: a program which provides services to other programs or users
computing: a computer dedicated to running server programs

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ n
service
religious rite or ritual
practice of providing services as economic activity
act of being of assistance to someone
computing: function provided by one program or machine for another
the military

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ v
maintenir
to perform maintenance
servir
to serve

service area n
aire aire de services
a place built alongside a motorway where one can stop to buy fuel, refreshments, and so on

service dog n
chien d'assistance
dog that assists a handicapped person or an official

service level n
taux de service

service lift n
monte-charge
a lift designed to carry goods

service record n
états de service

service tree n
cormier sorbier sorbier domestique
Sorbus domestica

service à la française n
service à la française

service à la russe n
service à la russe

serviceable /ˈsɜːvɪsəbl̩/ /ˈsɝvɪsəbl̩/ adj
entretenable serviable
easy to service
prêt à l'emploi utilisable
in condition for use
réparable
repairable instead of disposable

serviceberry n
amélanche
berry of Amelanchier
amélanchier
Amelanchier

serviceman n
militaire
man who serves in the armed forces

servile /ˈsəɹ.vəl/ /ˈsəɹˌvaɪl/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)ˌvaɪl/ adj
servile
of or pertaining to a slave
slavish or submissive

serving /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ /ˈsɝvɪŋ/ n
portion
portion of food

servitude /-tjuːd/ /ˈsɜːvɪtʃuːd/ /ˈsɝvɪtud/ n
servitude
qualified beneficial interest
servitude servage
the state of being a slave

servomechanism n
servomécanisme
system

servomotor n
servomoteur

sesame /ˈsiːsəm/ /ˈsɛsəm/ /ˈsɛsəmi/ /ˈsɛz-/ n
sésame
plant
seed

sesame oil n
huile de sésame
oil extracted from sesame seeds

sesquicentennial /ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛni.əl/ n
sesquicentenaire
a 150th anniversary

sesquilingual adj
sesquilingue

sesquioxide n
sesquioxyde
oxide

sesquisyllabic adj
sesquisyllabique
consisting of a minor syllable plus a full syllable

sesquiterpene n
sesquiterpène
terpene formed from three isoprene units

sessile oak n
rouvre
deciduous tree

session /ˈsɛʃ(ə)n/ n
session
meeting of a body to conduct business
(computing) the sequence of interactions between client and server
séance session
period devoted to a particular activity

sestertius n
sesterce
Roman coin

sestina n
sextine
A highly structured poem

set /sɛt/ adj
déterminé établi
prearranged
fixe statique
fixed in position
prêt
ready, prepared
intent, determined

set /sɛt/ n
appareil poste récepteur
device for receiving broadcast radio waves
lot série
series of, a group of
ensemble
set theory: collection of objects
matching collection of similar things, such as a set of tables
jeu ensemble
collection of various objects for a particular purpose, such as a set of tools
manche set
in tennis
plateau plateau de tournage scène
scenery for a film or play
set
volleyball
série
object made up several parts, such as a set of steps

set /sɛt/ v
assigner
to devise and assign work
coucher disparaître
of a heavenly body: to disappear below the horizon
enfoncer
to punch a nail into wood
fixer
to determine
geler
to solidify
mettre
to arrange with dishes and cutlery
poser
to put something down
régler
to adjust

set about v
attaquer
to attack
entreprendre s'attaquer à
to initiate or begin some action

set an example v
donner l'exemple montrer l'exemple

set aside v
laisser de côté écarter
disagree with something
mettre de côté réserver
separate and reserve for a specific purpose

set back v
coûter
cost
retarder
delay

set down v
déposer
to place on a surface

set fire v
mettre le feu
to light using fire

set foot v
mettre le pied mettre les pieds poser le pied poser les pieds
to enter
poser le pied poser les pieds
to step onto

set free v
libérer affranchir rendre libre
release, free, give freedom to

set in motion v
mettre en branle mettre en mouvement
trigger movement or progress

set in stone adj
gravé dans le marbre
permanent

set in stone v
graver dans le marbre
to make permanent

set menu n
menu du jour

set off v
mettre en colère
To make angry

set on fire v
allumer embraser enflammer
cause to begin to burn

set on foot v
mettre sur pied

set out v
commencer
to start an activity
expliquer
to explain
se mettre en chemin
to leave

set phrase n
expression consacrée phraséologisme
expression subject to little variation
locution figée phraséologisme
idiomatic expression

set point n
balle de set
tennis

set sail v
appareiller mettre les voiles mettre à la voile partir en mer prendre la mer
to embark on a voyage by boat

set screw n
vis de blocage
screw used to fix or hold a position
vis de réglage
screw used to adjust a setting
vis sans tête
screw with threads along the entire length and no head

set square n
demi-carré équerre
flat triangular piece of plastic or other material used in technical drawing

set the Thames on fire v
casser trois pattes à un canard
to achieve something amazing

set the bar v
mettre la barre placer la barre

set the record straight v
mettre les choses au clair mettre les points sur les i remettre les pendules à l'heure tirer les choses au clair
to correct a previous error

set the scene v
planter le décor

set the table v
dresser la table dresser le couvert mettre la table mettre le couvert
arrange plates, dishes, etc. in preparation for a meal

set the tone v
donner le ton

set the world to rights v
refaire le monde

set theory n
théorie des ensembles
mathematical theory of sets

set to music v
musiquer
to adapt a literary work

set up v
coincer entourlouper
to trap or ensnare
installer mettre en place
to ready something for use

set-off n
compensation
extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors

set-theoretic adj
ensembliste
Of, relating to or using set theory

setback /ˈsɛtbæk/ n
contretemps obstacle
adverse event, obstacle

setpoint /ˈsɛtpɔɪnt/ n
consigne
command signal or value

sett /sɛt/ n
pavé
paving stone
plaid
pattern of a Scottish tartan
terrier de blaireau
home of a badger

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ adj
couchant
that disappears below the horizon

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ n
configuration réglage
placement of a control

settle /ˈsɛtl̩/ /ˈsɛtəl/ v
coloniser habituer installer
to fix one's dwelling
installer
to place in a fixed or permanent condition
régler
to conclude as an argument
solder
to pay a bill

settle down v
s'installer
to establish a settled lifestyle

settlement /ˈsɛt.l̩.mənt/ n
acte de propriété
(law) disposition of property
agglomération
community of people living together; populated place
arrangement
(law) resolution
colonie
newly established colony
solution règlement
the state of being settled

settlement agreement n
compromis extrajudiciaire transaction
agreement

settler /ˈsɛt.lə/ /ˈsɛt.lɚ/ /ˈsɛt.l̩.ə/ /ˈsɛt.l̩.ɚ/ n
colon
someone who settles in a new location

settling /ˈsɛtl̩ɪŋ/ n
sédimentation sédiments
dregs

setup /ˈsɛtʌp/ n
coup monté
situation orchestrated to frame someone
installation
Equipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus

sevdalinka n
sevdalinka
genre of folk music

seven /ˈsɛvən/ [ˈsɛbm̩] n
sept
the figure seven

seven /ˈsɛvən/ [ˈsɛbm̩] numeral
sept
cardinal number 7

seven deadly sins n
sept péchés capitaux
the seven cardinal sins

seven hundred /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
sept cents
cardinal number 700

seven o'clock n
sept heures
the start of the eighth hour

seven seas n
sept mers
all of the Earths oceans

seven virtues n
sept vertus
seven heavenly virtues

seven-league boots n
bottes de sept lieues
boots enabling great stride

sevenfold adj
septuple
multiplied by seven (adjective)

seventeen /ˈsɛv.ən.tiːn/ /ˌsɛv.ənˈtiːn/ numeral
dix-sept
cardinal number

seventeenth /ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ adj
dix-septième
ordinal number

seventeenth /ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ n
dix-septième
one of seventeen equal parts of a whole

seventh /ˈsɛvnθ/ /ˈsɛvənθ/ adj
septième sept
ordinal form of the number seven

seventh /ˈsɛvnθ/ /ˈsɛvənθ/ n
septième
something in the seventh position
one of seven equal parts of a whole
musical interval

seventh art /ˌsɛvnθ ˈɑːt/ /ˌsɛvənθ ˈɑɹt/ n
septième art
art of making motion pictures

seventh heaven n
septième ciel
state of great joy and satisfaction

seventies n
années 70 années soixante-dix
the decade of the 1970s

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ n
septantième soixante-dixième
one of seventy equal parts of a whole
the person or thing in the seventieth position

seventy /ˈsɛv.ən.di/ /ˈsɛv.ən.ti/ numeral
septante soixante-dix
cardinal number

seventy-eight numeral
soixante-dix-huit
78

seventy-first adj
soixante-et-onzième
ordinal number 71st

seventy-five /ˌsɛv.ən.tiˈfaɪv/ numeral
soixante-quinze septante-cinq
75

seventy-four numeral
soixante-quatorze
74

seventy-nine numeral
soixante-dix-neuf septante-neuf
79

seventy-one numeral
soixante et onze
71

seventy-second adj
soixante-douzième
ordinal form of seventy-two

seventy-seven numeral
soixante-dix-sept
77

seventy-seventh adj
septante-septième soixante-dix-septième
ordinal form of seventy-seven

seventy-six numeral
soixante-seize
76

seventy-three numeral
soixante-treize
73

seventy-two numeral
soixante-douze
72

seventysomething n
septuagénaire
a person between the ages of 70 and 79

sever /ˈsɛv.ɚ/ v
rompre sectionner trancher
to cut free

several /ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/ determiner
plusieurs
consisting of a number more than two, but not very many

severance pay n
indemnité de licenciement
money paid to employee as compensation

severe /-vɪɹ/ /sɪˈviːɹ/ /sɪˈvɪə/ /sɪˈvɪɹ/ adj
sévère
austere
strict or harsh
sévère grave
very bad or intense

severe acute respiratory syndrome n
SRAS syndrome respiratoire aigu sévère
form of pneumonia

severed adj
sectionné
cut off or broken apart

severely adv
sévèrement
in a severe manner

severity /səˈvɛɹəti/ n
gravité
degree of something undesirable; badness
sévérité
state of being severe

sew /soʊ/ /səʉ/ /səʊ/ v
coudre
(transitive) use a needle
(intransitive) use a needle

sewage /ˈsu.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsuː.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
eaux usées
suspension of water and waste

sewage fungus n
champignon d’eau usée
colony of bacteria, fungi and other species

sewer /ˈs(j)uːə/ /ˈsuɚ/ n
égout
pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage

sewer /ˈsoʊɚ/ /ˈsəʊə/ n
couturière couturier
person who sews clothing

sewer rat n
rat d'égout
any rat that lives in sewers

sewerage /ˈsuː.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsuːə.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
assainissement
sewer system

sewing /ˈsoʊɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊɪŋ/ n
couture
action of the verb to sew
Something that is being or has been sewn

sewing kit n
kit de couture
package

sewing machine n
machine à coudre
device

sex /sɛks/ n
sexe
reproductive/sexual/gender category (female or male)
women
sexe cul rapport sexuel
act of sexual intercourse

sex /sɛks/ v
[[faire l'amour]]
informal: to have sex (intransitivee)
[[faire l'amour]] avec
informal: to have sex with
sexer
to determine the sex of

sex addict n
accro au cul accro au sexe accro du cul accro du sexe chaud lapin chaude lapine

sex appeal n
attrait sexuel attirance sexuelle attraction sexuelle sex appeal
sexual attractiveness

sex bomb n
bombe sexuelle
someone highly sexy

sex change n
changement de sexe
change in sex

sex club n
club échangiste
group which organises sex-related activities for its members

sex drive n
libido
tendency to engage in sexual activity

sex education n
éducation sexuelle
sex education

sex life /ˈsɛksˌlaɪf/ n
vie sexuelle
part of a person's life that is directly concerned with sexual activity

sex machine n
bête de sexe
person

sex object n
objet sexuel
person seen only as sexually attractive

sex offender n
délinquant sexuel délinquante sexuelle
somebody who has committed a crime of a sexual nature

sex organ n
organe sexuel
organ used in sexual reproduction

sex partner n
partenaire sexuel partenaire sexuelle
someone that one has sex with

sex position n
position sexuelle
sex position

sex ratio n
sex-ratio

sex reassignment surgery n
chirurgie de réassignation sexuelle chirurgie de réattribution sexuelle
surgical procedure that changes a person's sex characteristics so that they conform to a standard

sex scene n
scène de lit
segment in a movie in which characters have sex

sex shop n
sex-shop boutique porno érothèque
shop that sells sexual merchandise

sex slave n
esclave sexuel esclave sexuelle
slave kept for the purpose of sexual exploitation

sex strike n
grève du sexe
strike involving the withholding of sex

sex symbol n
sex-symbol sexe-symbole
person who embodies sexual ideals

sex tourism n
tourisme sexuel
travel for sex

sex toy n
jouet sexuel sextoy
sex aid

sex work n
travail du sexe
job in which sex is involved

sex worker n
travailleur du sexe travailleuse du sexe
person who supplies sexual services for money

sexagenarian /ˌsɛksəd͡ʒɪˈnɛəɹɪən/ /ˌsɛksəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən/ adj
sexagénaire soixantenaire
Of or related to people between 60 and 69 years of age

sexagesimal /ˌsɛk.sə.ˈdʒɛ.sɪ.məl/ adj
sexagésimal
related to the number sixty

sexdigital adj
sexdigitaire

sexily adv
sexyment
in a sexy manner

sexism /ˈsɛksɪzm̩/ n
sexisme
gender discrimination or dislike

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ adj
sexiste
unfairly against one sex in favour of the other

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ n
sexiste
a person who discriminates on grounds of sex

sexless adj
asexué
not having sexual characteristics

sexologist n
sexologue
someone who studies, or is an expert in, sex and sexuality

sexology n
sexologie
study of sex and sexuality

sext /sɛkst/ v
sexter
to send a sext

sextant /ˈsɛk.stənt/ n
sextant
navigational instrument

sextet /sɛksˈtɛt/ n
sextette sextuor
composition for six voices or instruments

sextillion /sɛksˈtɪljən/ numeral
sextillion frantic
a million quintillion, 1036
trilliard
a trillion billion, 1021

sexting /ˈsɛkstɪŋ/ v
sexting sexto textopornographie
sending sexually explicit text messages or photographs between cell phones

sexton /ˈsɛk.stən/ n
sacristain sacriste
church official

sextuplet n
sextuplé
one of six born together

sexual /ˈsɛksjuəl/ /ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
sexuel
of or relating to having sex
of or relating to sexuality
of or relating to the sex of an organism

sexual abuse n
sévices sexuels
forcing of undesired sexual activity by one person on another

sexual appetite n
luxure
sexual desire

sexual assault n
agression sexuelle
sexual assault

sexual harassment /ˌsɛkʃuəl həˈɹæsmənt/ /ˌsɛkʃuəl ˈhæɹəsmənt/ n
harcèlement sexuel
sexual harassment

sexual intercourse n
rapport sexuel relation sexuelle union charnelle union sexuelle coït
sexual interaction

sexual majority n
majorité sexuelle
state of being an adult in sexual matters

sexual maturity n
maturité sexuelle

sexual minority n
minorité sexuelle
those outside mainstream sexual expression

sexual orientation n
orientation sexuelle
sexual orientation

sexual predator n
prédateur sexuel prédatrice sexuelle
person seen as threatening for wanting sex

sexual relation n
relation sexuelle
behaviour of a sexual nature

sexual reproduction n
reproduction sexuée
process whereby a new organism created by combining the genetic material of two organisms

sexual revolution n
révolution sexuelle
period in which attitudes towards sexual behavior undergo a substantial change

sexual selection n
sélection sexuelle
type of natural selection

sexual slavery n
esclavage sexuel
criminal activity

sexual tension n
tension sexuelle
tension between individuals due to physical attraction

sexualism /ˈsɛkʃuəlɪzm/ n
sexualisme
sexual prejudice or discrimination

sexuality /sɛksjuˈælɪti/ /sɛkʃuˈæləti/ /sɛkʃuˈælɪti/ n
sexualité
concern with or interest in sexual activity
sexual activity
that which is characterized or distinguished by sex
sexualité sexe
sexual identity

sexualization n
sexualisation
act or process of sexualizing

sexualize v
sexualiser
to make sexual

sexually adv
sexuellement
in a sexual manner
by means of intercourse
with respect to intercourse

sexually transmitted disease n
maladie sexuellement transmissible
disease contracted through sexual contact

sexvigintillion numeral
tredecilliard
1081

sexy /ˈsɛk.si/ /ˈsɛk.sɪ/ adj
sexy
having sexual appeal
slang: very attractive or appealing

sexy prime n
nombres premiers sexy
number

sgraffito /skɹəˈfiːtoʊ/ /skɹəˈfiːtəʊ/ /sɡɹəˈfiːtoʊ/ /sɡɹəˈfiːtəʊ/ n
sgraffite
technique where the top layer is scratched through to reveal an underlying layer

sh*t interjection
m*rde
censored spelling of "shit"

shabbos goy /ˈʃɑbəs ˈɡɔɪ/ n
shabbes goy
gentile servant

shabby /ˈʃæb.i/ adj
minable
mean; paltry; despicable
râpé miteux usé élimé
torn or worn; poor; mean; ragged

shabrack /ʃəˈbɹæk/ n
chabraque
saddlecloth of a cavalry horse

shack /ʃæk/ n
baraque cabanon
crude hut

shackle /ˈʃækəl/ n
bracelet
fetter-like band worn as an ornament
entrave
restraint on one's action
fers menottes
restraint fit over an appendage
manille
a U-shaped piece of metal

shackle /ˈʃækəl/ v
enchainer
to inhibit the abilities of
to restrain using shackles

shad /ʃæd/ n
alose
fishes of the herring family

shadda /ˈʃada/ /ˈʃadə/ /ˈʃadːa/ /ˈʃadːə/ /ˈʃɑ.dɑ/ n
chadda tachdîd
diacritic used in the Arabic script

shade /ʃeɪd/ n
nuance
subtle variation in a concept
nuance ton
variety of color
ombre
darkness where light is blocked
ombre esprit
ghost
store
something that blocks light, particularly in a window

shade /ʃeɪd/ v
faire de l'ombre ombrager
to shield from light
tendre vers
to vary slightly, particularly in color

shader /ˈʃeɪdɚ/ n
nuanceur
computer graphics

shadoof n
chadouf
device used to gather water

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʉ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ n
ombre
dark image projected onto a surface
relative darkness

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʉ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ v
filer prendre en filature
to secretly track or follow another

shadow government n
gouvernement de l'ombre
government-in-waiting that is prepared to take control

shadow play n
théâtre d'ombres ombres chinoises
form of storytelling using opaque figures in front of an illuminated backdrop

shadowing n
effet de masque
the effect of being shadowed, as from a light source or radio transmission

shadowy /ˈʃæd.oʊ.i/ /ˈʃæd.əʊ.i/ adj
sombre
of or pertaining to shadow

shady /ˈʃeɪdi/ adj
louche
not trustworthy; unfit to be seen or known
ombragé
abounding in shades

shaft /ʃæft/ /ʃɑːft/ n
cage
vertical passage housing a lift
hampe
long narrow body of spear or arrow
rachis
main axis of a feather

shaft /ʃæft/ /ʃɑːft/ v
entuber
slang: to engage in a malicious act

shag /ʃæɡ/ n
tabac à rouler
coarse shredded tobacco
cormoran huppé
sea bird
baise
act of sex

shag /ʃæɡ/ v
baiser sauter
to have sex with

shaggy /ˈʃæɡi/ adj
hirsute
with long, thick, and uncombed hair, fur, or wool

shah /ʃɑː/ n
chah shah
king of Persia

shahada /ʃɑˈhɑdə/ n
chahada shahada
Islamic declaration of belief

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ n
agitation secouement secousse
act of shaking

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ v
secouer
transitive: to disturb emotionally
intransitive: to move from side to side
transitive: to lose, evade
to move one's head from side to side
secouer agiter
transitive: to cause to move
serrer se serrer la main
intransitive: to shake hands

shake a leg v
se secouer
get busy; get going; be productive

shake hands v
serrer la main
grasp another person's hands

shake like a leaf v
trembler comme une feuille
to tremble

shake off v
secouer
to remove by shaking
semer
to lose someone tracking

shake one's head v
secouer la tête
move one's head from side to side

shake up v
reformer réorganiser
to reorganize or reform

shako /ˈʃeɪkoʊ/ /ˈʃeɪkəʊ/ /ˈʃɑkoʊ/ /ˈʃɑːkəʊ/ n
shako
military dress hat

shakshuka n
chakchouka
a dish of eggs simmered in a mixture of chopped tomatoes, chilies, cumin, peppers, and onions

shaky /ˈʃeɪki/ adj
instable
unsound

shale /ʃeɪl/ n
schiste
sedimentary rock

shale /ʃeɪl/ v
décoquiller décortiquer écaler écoquiller
to take off the shell, husk, cod, pod

shale gas n
gaz de schiste
natural gas

shallot /ʃəˈlɑt/ /ʃəˈlɒt/ /ˈʃælət/ n
échalote
vegetable in the onion family, A. ascalonium or A. oschaninii

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ adj
peu profond superficiel
having little depth and significantly less deep than wide
extending not far downward
superficiel
concerned mainly with superficial matters
lacking interest or substance

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ n
haut-fond bas-fond baisse
shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water

shalom /ʃɑːˈloʊm/ /ʃəˈləʊm/ interjection
chalôm
transliteration of the Jewish greeting or farewell

shalom aleichem /-əˈleɪxəm/ /ʃɑˈloʊm-/ /ʃəˈloʊm-/ /ʃəˌlɒm əˈleɪkəm/ /ʃəˌlɒm əˈleɪxəm/ /ˌʃoʊləm-/ /ˌʃɔləm əˈleɪkəm/ interjection
shalom alekhem
peace be upon you }}

shalwar /ˈʃʌlvɑɹ/ n
charivari saroual sarouel
garment

sham /ʃæm/ n
astuce feinte ruse tromperie
trickery, hoaxing
faux-semblant
fake, imitation

sham /ʃæm/ v
mentir tricher tromper
to cheat or deceive

sham marriage n
mariage blanc mariage de complaisance
fake marriage

shaman /ʃəˈmɑːn/ /ˈʃeɪmən/ /ˈʃæmən/ /ˈʃɑːmən/ n
chaman chamane shaman shamane
spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds

shamanism /ˈʃeɪmənɪzəm/ /ˈʃɑːmənɪzəm/ n
chamanisme
range of traditional beliefs

shamanist n
chamaniste
adherent of shamanism

shamanistic adj
chamanistique
of or pertaining to shamanism

shamateurism /ˈʃamət(j)əɹɪzm/ n
amateurisme marron
shamateurism

shambles /ˈʃæmbl̩z/ n
bordel capharnaüm chienlit
a great mess or clutter
fouillis
a scene of great disorder or ruin

shame /ʃeɪm/ n
dommage honte
something to regret
honte pudeur
uncomfortable or painful feeling

shame /ʃeɪm/ v
honnir
to cover with reproach or ignominy

shame on me interjection
honte à moi
expression of self-disapproval

shame on you interjection
honte à toi honte à vous
expression of disapproval

shamefaced adj
honteux penaud
bashful or ashamed

shameful /ˈʃeɪmfəl/ adj
honteux scandaleux
causing or meriting shame or disgrace

shamefully /ˈʃeɪmfəli/ adv
honteusement
in a shameful manner

shameless adj
effronté sans scrupules sans vergogne éhonté
having no shame

shamelessly adv
effrontément
in a shameless manner

shamelessness n
dévergondage impudicité
The state or characteristic of being without shame

shamisen /ˈʃæmɪsɛn/ n
jabisen
a Japanese musical instrument

shampoo /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃæmˈpuː/ n
shampoing
instance of washing other fibres with shampoo
instance of washing the hair with shampoo
shampoing shampooing
product for washing the hair or other fibres

shampoo /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃæmˈpuː/ v
shampouiner
to wash hair with shampoo

shampoo ginger n
zérumbet
plant related to ginger, Zingiber zerumbet

shampooer n
shampouineur shampouineuse
hairdresser washing hair
shampouineuse
machine for shampooing carpets

shamrock /ˈʃæm.ɹɑk/ /ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/ n
trèfle
trefoil leaf of any clover

shandy /ˈʃændi/ n
panaché
a serving of this mixture
mixture of lemonade and beer

shank /ʃæŋk/ n
jambe
lower part of the leg
jarret
meat from that part of animal
tringle
straight, narrow part of an object

shantytown n
bidonville
area containing a collection of shacks and shanties

shape /ʃeɪp/ n
forme
appearance or outline
status or condition
condition of personal health, especially muscular health

shape /ʃeɪp/ v
former donner une forme
to give something a shape

shaped /ʃeɪpt/ adj
en forme de
having a particular shape

shaper /ˈʃeɪpə(ɹ)/ n
étau-limeur
A machine tool

shapeshifter /ˈʃeɪp.ʃɪf.tɚ/ /ˈʃeɪpʃɪftə/ n
métamorphe
creature capable of changing its appearance

shapka n
chapska
Russian fur cap

sharashka n
charachka
a Soviet gulag R&D lab

shard /ʃaːd/ /ʃɑɹd/ /ʃɑːd/ n
tesson éclat
piece of glass or pottery

shard /ʃaːd/ /ʃɑɹd/ /ʃɑːd/ v
éclater
to fall apart

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛɚ/ n
action
financial instrument
part
portion of something
partage
internet: action of sharing

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛɚ/ v
partager
to divide and distribute
to give
to have in common

share taxi n
taxi collectif
a vehicle for hire, taking passengers on a fixed or semi-fixed route without timetables

sharecropper n
colon méger métayer métayère
a farmer paying rent with crops to the landowner

sharecropping n
métayage
system

shareholder /ˈʃɛəˌhəʊl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɛ˞ˌhoʊl.dɚ/ n
actionnaire
one who owns shares of stock

shareholders' agreement n
pacte d'actionnaires
agreement between shareholders

shareholders' meeting n
assemblée des actionnaires assemblée générale des actionnaires
meeing of shareholders

shareware n
partagiciel shareware
type of software

shari'a n
charia
Islamic religious law

sharif n
chérif
traditional Arab tribal title given to those who serve as the protector of the tribe and all tribal assets

sharing /ˈʃɛə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈʃɛɚ.ɪŋ/ n
partage

shark /ʃɑɹk/ /ʃɑːk/ n
requin squale
fish
requin
person who feigns ineptitude

shark fin n
aileron de requin
fin of a shark

shark fin soup n
soupe aux ailerons de requins
soup made from shark fins

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ adj
acéré acerbe mordant âcre âpre
offensive, critical, or acrimonious
aigu acéré intense vif
intense and sudden (of pain)
aigu serré
forming a small angle
chic classe
stylish or attractive
dièse
of a note, played a semitone higher than usual
net pile précis
exact, precise, accurate, keen
pointu affuté
pointed, able to pierce easily
tranchant affilé coupant acéré affuté aigu
able to cut easily
trop aigu trop haut
musically higher-pitched than desired
vif
intelligent
âcre
having an intense, acrid flavour

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ adv
pile
exactly

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ n
dièse
note that is sharp in a particular key
sign for a sharp note on the staff

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ v
diéser
to raise the pitch

sharp-shinned hawk n
épervier brun
a small hawk

sharp-tailed sandpiper n
bécasseau à queue fine
Calidris acuminata

sharpen /ˈʃɑɹpən/ /ˈʃɑːpən/ v
aiguiser affiler affûter
to make sharp

sharpener /ˈʃɑː(ɹ)pənə(ɹ)/ n
affûteuse aiguiseur
device for making things sharp

sharpness n
acidité
pungency, acidity
acuité finesse
fineness of a point
acuité tranchant
of intelligence
fil tranchant
cutting ability of an edge
netteté
of an image

sharpshooter n
tireur d'élite
marksman

shashiya n
chéchia
a Maghrebi brimless cap with a tassel and straight sides.

shashlik n
chachlyk chachlik
skewered dish

shatter /ˈʃæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃæt.ɚ/ v
fracasser briser mettre en pièces réduire en miettes
to violently break something into pieces
voler en éclats éclater
to smash, or break into tiny pieces

shave /ʃeɪv/ n
rasage
an instance of shaving

shave /ʃeɪv/ v
raser
to remove hair from
to remove hair from one's face

shaven /ˈʃeɪvən/ adj
rasé
having been shaved

shaver /ˈʃeɪvə/ /ˈʃeɪvɚ/ n
rasoir rasoir électrique
electric razor

shaving /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/ n
copeau
A thin, shaved off slice of wood, metal, or other material

shaving brush n
blaireau
brush for applying shaving cream

shaving cream n
mousse à raser
a substance that is applied to the face to provide lubrication and avoid razor burn during shaving

shaving gel n
gel de rasage gel à raser
a shaving product usually supplied in an aerosol can

shaw /ʃɑ/ /ʃɔ/ /ʃɔː/ n
bosquet
small wood

shawarma /ʃəˈwɑɹmə/ n
chawarma shawarma
Middle Eastern sandwich-like wrap

shawl /ʃɑl/ /ʃɔl/ /ʃɔːl/ n
châle
a square piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders

shawm /ʃɔːm/ n
chalemie
wind instrument

shchi n
chtchi
a type of Russian soup

she /ʃi/ /ʃiː/ pronoun
elle
person

she's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
elle est inconsciente
she's unconscious

she-ass n
ânesse bourrique
female ass, female donkey, jenny

she-bear n
ourse
a female bear

she-cat n
chatte minette
female cat

she-devil n
diablesse
female devil
bad-tempered woman

she-goat /ˈʃi.ɡoʊt/ /ˈʃiː.ɡəʊt/ n
chèvre
female goat

she-wolf n
louve
female wolf

shea /ʃeɪ/ /ʃi.ə/ /ʃi/ /ʃɪə/ n
karité
tree

shea butter /ˈʃeɪ ˌbʌtɚ/ [ˈʃeɪ̯ ˌbʌɾɚ] n
beurre de karité
fat extracted from the fruit of the shea tree

sheaf /ʃiːf/ n
faisceau gerbe
mathematical construct
faisceau liasse
any collection of things bound together; a bundle
gerbe
bundle of grain or straw

shear /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃɪɹ/ n
cisaille cisailles tondeuse
a cutting tool similar to scissors
cisaillement
a force that produces a shearing strain
tondaison tonte
the act of shearing, or something removed by shearing

shear /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃɪɹ/ v
cisailler
to deform because of shearing forces
couper
to cut
tondre
to remove the fleece from a sheep

shear stress n
contrainte de cisaillement
component of stress

shears /ʃɪə(ɹ)z/ /ʃɪɹz/ n
cisailles
tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges

shearwater n
puffin
seabird

sheath /ʃiːθ/ /ʃiθ/ n
fourreau robe fourreau
tight-fitting dress
gaine
insulating outer cover of an electrical cable
étui gaine
long case

sheathe /ʃið/ /ʃiːð/ v
engainer
to encase (something) with a protective covering
engainer rengainer
to put (something) into a sheath

sheave /ʃiːv/ n
réa
wheel having a groove

shed /ʃɛd/ n
baraque hangar
temporary structure to shelter something

shed /ʃɛd/ v
séparer
to part or divide
verser
to pour; to make flow

shed light on v
faire la lumière sur
to illuminate

sheen /ʃiːn/ n
brillance
splendor; radiance; shininess

sheen /ʃiːn/ v
briller
shine; glisten

sheeny /ˈʃiːni/ n
youde youpin
a Jew (slur)

sheep /ʃip/ /ʃiːp/ n
mouton brebis
animal

sheep laurel n
crevard de mouton kalmia à feuilles étroites
Kalmia angustifolia

sheep liver fluke n
grande douve du foie
parasitic flatworm

sheep milk n
lait de brebis
liquid

sheepback n
roche moutonnée
rock formation

sheepdog n
chien de berger
dog used for herding sheep

sheepfold /ˈʃiːpfəʊld/ n
bergerie
enclosure

sheepish /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/ adj
penaud
shy, meek, shameful or embarrassed

sheeple /ˈʃiːpəl/ n
mouton de Panurge
the sheeple, one of the sheeple

sheeppox n
clavelée
contagious disease of sheep

sheepshank /ˈʃipˌʃæŋk/ /ˈʃiːpʃæŋk/ n
nœud de jambe de chien
type of knot

sheepskin n
peau de mouton
skin of a sheep

sheer /ʃɪɹ/ /ˈʃɪə/ adj
abrupt vertical
straight up and down; vertical; perpendicular
diaphane transparent
very thin or transparent
pur absolu total
downright; complete

sheet /ʃit/ /ʃiːt/ n
feuille
sheet of paper
thin, flat layer of solid material
plaque
flat metal pan for baking
écoute
rope to adjust a sail

sheet anchor n
ancre de miséricorde ancre maîtresse
nautical: a large, spare anchor

sheet bend n
nœud d'écoute nœud de tisserand
knot

sheet metal n
tôle
Metal worked into a thin, flat sheet

sheet music n
partition
hand-written or printed form of musical notation

sheet of paper n
feuille de papier
piece of loose paper

shegetz n
cheïguèts shegets
non-Jewish male

sheik /ʃeɪk/ /ʃik/ n
cheik
leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe

sheila /ˈʃiːlə/ n
gonzesse nana
woman

shekel /ˈʃɛkəl/ n
shekel
currency unit in Israel

shelduck n
tadorne
waterfowl

shelf /ʃɛlf/ n
étagère rayon tablard
structure
étagère rayonnage
capacity

shelf life n
durée de vie
the length of time a product will last without deteriorating

shell /ʃɛl/ n
carapace
conjoined scutes that comprise the "shell" of a tortoise or turtle
entomology: exoskeleton of certain insects
overlapping hard plates comprising the armor covering armadillo's body
carcasse
any hollow structure; framework, or exterior structure
coque
covering of a nut
nautical: outer covering of the hull
coquille
psychological barrier to social interaction
coquille coque
hard covering of an egg
coquille coquillage
hard calcareous or chitinous external covering of many invertebrates
cosse
pod
couche
chemistry: set of atomic orbitals that have the same principal quantum number
douille
casing of an artillery projectile
interface système
computing: general-purpose environment
obus
hollow usually spherical or cylindrical projectile fired from a mortar or a cannon
squelette
emaciated person

shell /ʃɛl/ v
douiller
informal: to disburse or give up money, to pay
écosser décortiquer
to remove the outer covering or shell of something

shell out v
aligner banquer casquer
pay money

shell shock n
obusite
psychiatric condition characterized by fatigue caused by battle

shellac /ʃəˈlæk/ n
gomme-laque shellac
processed secretion of the lac insect

shellac /ʃəˈlæk/ v
laquer
to coat with shellac

shellfish /ˈʃɛl.fɪʃ/ [ʃɛɫfɪʃ] n
coquillage fruits de mer
aquatic food that has a shell

shelling /ˈʃɛlɪŋ/ n
bombardement
artillery bombardment

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ n
abri refuge
a refuge or other protection

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ v
abriter
transitive, to provide cover
intransitive, to take cover

sheltered /ˈʃɛltəd/ /ˈʃɛltɚd/ adj
à l'abri de
protected from wind etc.

shelterless adj
sans-abri
lacking shelter

shelve /ʃɛlv/ v
suspendre
to set aside, quit, or halt

shemale /ˈʃi.meɪl/ n
transexuelle
a male-to-female transsexual or transgender person

shenanigans /-ɡənz/ /ˌʃəˈnæ.nə.ɡɪnz/ /ˌʃɪˈnæn.ɪɡ.(ə)nz/ n
chahut facétie frasque pitrerie
mischievous play
magouille manigance combine grenouillage
deceitful tricks

shepherd /ˈʃɛpəd/ /ˈʃɛpɚd/ n
berger pasteur pâtre bergère pastoureau
a person who tends sheep

shepherd moon n
satellite berger
moon orbiting near the edge of a ring

shepherd's pie n
hachis Parmentier hachis parmentier parmentier pâté chinois
a kind of meat pie

shepherd's purse n
bourse-à-berger bourse-à-pasteur boursette capselle
Capsella bursa-pastoris

shepherdess n
bergère pastourelle
female shepherd

sherbet /ˈʃɜːbət/ /ˈʃɜːbɪt/ /ˈʃɝbət/ /ˈʃɝbɚt/ /ˈʃɝbɪt/ n
serbet sharbat sherbet
sweet drink prepared from fruits or flower petals
sorbet sorbet laitier
frozen fruit juice

sheriff /ˈʃɛɹəf/ /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ n
shérif
all meanings

sherry /ˈʃɛɹi/ n
verre xérès
glass of sherry
xérès jerez
fortified wine
variety of sherry

sheth n
étançon
bar connecting the beam to the sole

shh /ʃ̩ː/ interjection
chut
requesting silence

shiatsu /ʃiːˈæt.suː/ /ʃiːˈɑːt.suː/ n
shiatsu
shiatsu

shibboleth /ˈʃɪbəlɛθ/ n
shibboleth
a word, pronunciation, or custom, distinguishing members of a group, especially as a test
a common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth

shield /ʃiːld/ n
bouclier
sci fi: a field of energy that protects or defends
figuratively, one who protects or defends
transportation: a sign or symbol identifying a highway route.
bouclier écu
armor
anything that protects or defends
écu
obsolete: a coin, the old French crown, or écu
écu bouclier
heraldry

shield /ʃiːld/ v
protéger
to protect, to defend

shield bug n
punaise des bois
a type of insect

shield volcano n
volcan bouclier
type of volcano with shallow-sloping sides and a flattened dome

shift /ʃɪft/ n
décalage
act of shifting
poste équipe quart
change of workers
touche majuscule
button on a keyboard
vitesse
gear mechanism in a motor vehicle

shift /ʃɪft/ v
décaler
to move from one place to another
permuter switcher échanger
to change, swap

shift key n
touche majuscule
key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard

shiftwork n
travail par quarts travail par équipes travail posté
rotating mode of work

shifty /ˈʃɪfti/ adj
fuyant louche
Having the appearance of someone dishonest, criminal or unreliable

shiitake /ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑki/ /ʃɪˈtɑːkeɪ/ n
lentin du chêne shiitaké shitaké champignon chinois champignon parfumé shiitake
Lentinula edodes, an edible mushroom

shiksa /ˈʃɪksə/ n
shiksa shikse
non-Jewish girl

shill /ʃɪl/ n
commère comparse complice compère
an accomplice at a confidence trick
homme de paille prête-nom
a person paid to endorse a product favourably

shill /ʃɪl/ v
cacher celer couvrir dissimuler enterrer mettre sous le boisseau
to put under cover, to sheal
faire l'homme de paille magouiller prévariquer trafiquer tripoter
to promote or endorse in return for payment

shilling /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ n
shilling
currency
shilling chelin
former coin

shim /ʃɪm/ n
cale d'épaisseur espaceur thibaude étai
thin piece of material used for alignment or support
coin
wedge
sarcloir
shallow plow used in tillage

shimmer /ˈʃɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ n
chatoiement chatoyement
faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining; a glimmer

shimmer /ˈʃɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ v
chatoyer
to shine with a veiled light; to gleam faintly; to glisten; to glimmer

shimmery /ˈʃɪməɹi/ /ˈʃɪmɹi/ adj
chatoyant
(apparently) shimmering, or shining with a faint, or intermittent or trembling gleam or light

shimmy /ˈʃɪ.mi/ n
shimmy
abnormal vibration, especially in the wheels of a vehicle

shimmy /ˈʃɪ.mi/ v
grimper
to climb something (e.g. a pole) gradually

shin /ʃɪn/ n
tibia os long
front part of the leg below the knee
chine shin
Semitic letter

shin pad n
protège-tibia
clothing

shinbone n
tibia
inner bone of the hind limb below the knee

shine /ʃaɪn/ /ʃaːɪn/ n
éclat
brightness from a source of light

shine /ʃaɪn/ /ʃaːɪn/ v
briller luire
to emit light

shingle /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/ n
bardeau
small, thin piece of building material
galets
small, smooth pebbles

shingle /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/ v
barder
to cover with shingles (building material)

shingles /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/ n
zona
herpes zoster

shininess n
brillance
shining with reflective light

shining /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ adj
brillant
emitting light
célèbre fameux illustre renommé réputé splendide
having exceptional merit
lustré
having a high polish or sheen

shinjitai n
shinjitai
simplified form of Japanese kanji

shiny /ˈʃaɪ.ni/ adj
brillant
emitting light
reflecting light

shiny cowbird n
Vacher luisant
shiny cowbird

ship /ʃɪp/ n
navire bateau vaisseau
large water craft

ship /ʃɪp/ v
expédier poster
to send a parcel or container

ship in a bottle /ˌʃɪp ɪn ə ˈbɑtəl/ /ˌʃɪp ɪn ə ˈbɒtl̩/ [-ɾəl] n
bateau en bouteille
ornament consisting of a model ship inside a glass bottle

ship of the desert n
vaisseau du désert

shipbuilder n
constructeur de navires
person

shipbuilding n
construction navale
construction of ships

shipment /ˈʃɪpmənt/ n
cargaison
load of goods

shipowner n
armateur armatrice
someone who owns a ship

shipping /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ n
envoi expédition
transportation of goods
frais de livraison frais de port frais de transport transport
cost of sending goods

shipworm /ˈʃɪpwɜːm/ /ˈʃɪpwɝm/ n
taret
any of several wormlike marine molluscs of the family Teredinidae

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ n
naufrage
event where a ship sinks or runs aground
épave ruine de nef ruine de vaisseau
ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ v
naufrager
wreck a vessel

shipwrecked adj
naufragé
stranded as a result of a shipwreck

shipyard n
chantier naval
place to build and repair ships

shire /ʃaɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃaɪə/ n
comté
administrative area or district subdivided into hundreds or wapentakes and jointly governed by an ealdorman and a sheriff; present-day area corresponding to such a historical district; administrative area or district in other countries
(Australia) outer suburban or rural local government area which elects its own council

shirk /ʃɜːk/ /ʃɝk/ v
esquiver se défiler éviter
avoid a duty

shirr /ʃɜɹ/ /ʃɜː/ v
froncer
To make gathers in textiles by drawing together parallel threads

shirt /ʃəːɾʈ/ /ʃəːʈ/ /ʃɜːt/ /ʃɝt/ n
chemise
article of clothing

shirtless /ˈʃɜːtləs/ /ˈʃɝtləs/ adj
torse nu
not wearing a shirt

shirtmaker n
chemisier
a person who makes shirts

shish kebab /ˈʃɪʃkəbɑb/ /ˌʃɪʃkəˈbæb/ n
chichekébab
roasted meat

shish taouk /ʃɪʃ tæ.uːk/ n
chich taouk
grilled skewered chicken cubes
shish taouk
chicken shawarma

shit /ʃɪt/ adj
dégueulasse
despicable
merdique nul nul à chier
of poor quality

shit /ʃɪt/ interjection
merde!
expression of worry, failure

shit /ʃɪt/ n
connerie merde
nonsense, bullshit
merde
rubbish
merde crotte
solid excretory product
merde enculé fumier
nasty, despicable person
que dalle merde
not anything, nothing

shit /ʃɪt/ v
chier dans son froc
vulgar: to be stricken with fear
chier caguer
to defecate

shit a brick v
chier dans son froc
To react strongly in fear
chier une pendule péter un plomb
To react strongly in anger

shit ass n
bâton merdeux enculé

shit oneself v
chier dans son froc
vulgar slang: be very scared

shit sandwich n
sandwich de marde

shit yeah interjection
merde!
interjection expressing joy

shit-eating grin n
rictus jubilatoire sourire de faux-cul
broad smile of smugness
sourire à manger de la merde
broad smile of embarrassment

shit-for-brains /ˈʃɪt fɚ ˌbɹeɪnz/ adj
bête idiot stupide
Very stupid

shit-stirrer n
fouteur de merde
one who enjoys creating trouble for others

shitbox n
poubelle épave
An old and decrepit automobile; a jalopy

shite /ʃaɪt/ adj
à chier
bad, shit

shite /ʃaɪt/ interjection
merde
expression of annoyance or dismay

shite /ʃaɪt/ n
conneries
trash; rubbish; nonsense
merde
shit

shithead /ˈʃɪt.hɛd/ n
enculé enfoiré merdeux
stupid or contemptible person
kilo de merde paquet de merde tas de merde
card game

shithole /ˈʃɪt.hoʊl/ n
trou paumé trou à rats
dirty or unpleasant place

shithouse n
chiotte

shitload n
chiée palanquée
vulgar slang: a large amount

shits /ʃɪts/ n
chiasse
vulgar slang for diarrhea

shitstorm n
bordel merdier panade
violent situation.

shitter /ˈʃɪt.ə/ /ˈʃɪt.ɚ/ [ˈʃɪɾ.ɚ] n
cagoinces chiottes goguenots tartisses
coarse slang for toilet

shitting /ˈʃɪtɪŋ/ adj
putain de
as an intensifier

shitty /ˈʃɪti/ [ˈʃɪɾi] adj
merdique merde
of low quality or standard
merdique merde dégueulasse
very bad, miserable

shiv /ʃɪv/ n
surin
knife

shiv /ʃɪv/ v
suriner
stab

shive /ʃaɪv/ n
chènevotte
wood fragment of the husk of flax or hemp

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvɚ/ n
frisson
a bodily response to cold
the act or result of shivering

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvɚ/ v
frissonner
to tremble or shake

shiver my timbers /ˈʃɪvə maɪ ˈtɪmbəs/ /ˈʃɪvɚ maɪ ˈtɪmbɚs/ interjection
mille sabords
mild oath stereotypically regarded as being uttered by pirates

shoal /ʃəʊl/ n
banc de sable
sandbank

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ /ʃɔk/ n
choc
something surprising
life-threatening medical emergency
sudden, heavy impact
electric shock
choc choc émotionnel
a sudden mental or emotional disturbance

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ /ʃɔk/ v
choquer
to cause to be emotionally shocked

shock absorber n
amortisseur
device to absorb shocks

shock and awe /ˈʃɑk (ə)nd ˈɑ/ /ˈʃɑk (ə)nd ˈɔ/ /ˈʃɒk (ə)nd ˈɔː/ n
choc et effroi choc et stupeur
doctrine based on the use of spectacular displays of force

shock wave n
onde de choc
A powerful compression wave

shocked /ʃɒkt/ adj
choqué
surprised, startled, confused

shocking /ˈʃɑkɪŋ/ /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/ adj
choquant
extremely bad
choquant offensant
inspiring shock; startling
unusually obscene or lewd

shockproof adj
antichoc
able to withstand shocks

shod /ʃɑd/ /ʃɒd/ adj
chaussé
wearing shoes

shoddy /ʃɒdi/ adj
effiloché
of poor quality

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ n
chaussure soulier
protective covering for the foot
something resembling a shoe (e.g. brake shoe)

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ v
chausser
To put shoes on one's feet
ferrer chausser
to put horseshoes on a horse

shoe brush n
brosse à reluire
a brush used to apply shoe polish to shoes, work the polish in and bring up a shine

shoe polish n
cirage
product used to make shoes shine

shoe size n
pointure
size of shoe

shoe tree n
embauchoir
device to preserve the shape of a shoe

shoebill /ˈʃu.bɪl/ n
bec-en-sabot du Nil abu-markub
wading bird

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ n
chausse-pied
tool used to assist the foot

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ v
enfoncer forcer
to exert great effort to insert or include something

shoelace /ˈʃuːˌleɪs/ n
lacet lacet de soulier
for fastening a shoe

shoemaker n
cordonnier cordonnière
a person who makes shoes

shoemaking n
cordonnerie
shoemaking

shoeshiner n
cireur cireur de bottes cireur de chaussures cireuse cireuse de bottes cireuse de chaussures
person who shines shoes

shoestring /ˈʃustɹɪŋ/ /ˈʃuːstɹɪŋ/ n
allumette julienne
long, narrow cut of a food

shofar /ˈʃaʊ̯fɔʁ/ /ˈʃoʊ̯fɑɹ/ /ˈʃoʊ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃɔɪ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃəɪ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃəʊ̯fə/ /ˈʃɛɪ̯fɚ/ n
shofar shophar chofar chophar schofar
ram’s-horn trumpet

shogi /ˈʃoʊɡiː/ n
shogi shōgi
variant of chess

shogun /ˈʃəʊɡʌn/ n
shogun
supreme generalissimo of feudal Japan

shogunate n
shogunat bakufu
shogunate, bakufu

shoo /ʃuː/ interjection
ouste pschtt zou
go away

shoo /ʃuː/ v
zou
to induce someone to leave

shoot /ʃuːt/ interjection
mercredi mince zut
expressing disbelief
expressing disdain

shoot /ʃuːt/ n
pousse
emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant
prise de photos séance photo
photography session

shoot /ʃuːt/ v
tirer
to fire a shot
to fire multiple shots
to hit with a shot

shoot down v
abattre
to cause to fall by shooting

shoot one's mouth off v
ouvrir sa grande gueule
make reckless or exaggerated statements

shoot oneself in the foot v
se tirer une balle dans le pied
to act against one's own interest

shoot the breeze v
tailler le bout de gras tailler une bavette taper la causette taper la discute
to chat idly or waste time talking

shoot the messenger v
tirer sur le messager tuer le messager

shoot up v
shooter
To inject (a drug) intravenously

shooter /ˈʃuːtə(ɹ)/ n
flingue
firearm
jeu de fusillade
game
tireur tireuse
person

shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ n
tir fusillade
instance of shooting

shooting guard n
arrière
basketball position

shooting range n
stand de tir champ de tir
a facility designed for firearms practice

shooting star n
étoile filante
meteor

shootout /ˈʃuːtaʊt/ n
tirs au but
football (soccer)

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ n
atelier
place for crafting or manufacturing
a class taught typically in junior high school, teaching vocational skill
magasin boutique
establishment that sells goods

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ v
faire les courses faire les magasins faire des achats faire du shopping
to visit shops

shop assistant n
vendeuse vendeur
shop employee

shop steward n
délégué syndical
representative of workers

shop window n
vitrine
large window at the front of a shop

shopgirl n
midinette
a girl or young woman who works in a shop

shopkeeper /ˈʃɒpkiːpɚ/ n
commerçant boutiquier boutiquière détaillant détaillante magasinier
trader who sells goods in a shop

shoplift /ˈʃɒplɪft/ v
voler à l’étalage
intransitive: to steal
transitive: to steal something

shoplifter n
voleur à l’étalage voleuse à l’étalage
one who steals from shops

shoplifting n
vol à l'étalage
action of the verb to shoplift

shopper /ˈʃɑ.pɚ/ /ˈʃɑː.pəɾ/ /ˈʃɒp.ə/ /ˈʃɔp.ə/ n
acheteur acheteuse client cliente
a person who shops

shopping /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/ /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ n
shopping courses magasinage
activity of buying

shopping bag n
sac à provisions
strong bag for carrying purchases

shopping basket n
panier
(Internet) page on a shopping website where one's prospective purchases are listed before payment
basket for groceries and merchandise

shopping cart /ˈʃɑpɪŋ kɑɹt/ n
chariot de supermarché chariot caddie charriot
conveyance used to carry items while shopping

shopping centre n
centre commercial centre d'achats
large retail outlet

shopping list n
liste de commissions liste de courses
list of items that need to be bought

shore /ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ʃoə/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ n
bord rivage rive
land adjoining a large body of water

shore crab n
crabe enragé crabe vert
type of crab, Carcinus maenas

shore up /ˈʃɔɹ‿ʌp/ /ˈʃɔːɹ‿ʌp/ v
accorer renforcer étançonner
to reinforce or strengthen (something at risk of failure)

shoreline n
rivage
the divide between land and water

shoring n
étançonnement
temporary bracing used to prevent collapse

short /ʃoɹt/ /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔːt/ /ʃɔːɹt/ /ˈʃoːrt/ /ˈʃoːɻt/ /ˈʃɒːɹt/ [ʃɑɹt] adj
bref petit court
of a person, of comparatively small height
court bref
having a small distance between ends or edges
having little duration

short /ʃoɹt/ /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔːt/ /ʃɔːɹt/ /ˈʃoːrt/ /ˈʃoːɻt/ /ˈʃɒːɹt/ [ʃɑɹt] v
court-circuiter
transitive: to cause a short circuit

short circuit n
court-circuit
unintentional connection

short circuit v
court-circuiter
cause a short circuit

short film n
court métrage court-métrage
motion picture

short form n
forme tronquée
word formed by removing syllables from another

short of phraseologicalUnit
à court
insufficiently equipped with

short reckonings make long friends proverb
les bons comptes font les bons amis

short scale n
échelle courte

short selling n
vente à découvert
The practice of selling items or stock which one does not currently possess

short story n
nouvelle conte récit court
work of fiction

short ton n
tonne courte
USCS ton

short track n
patinage de vitesse court piste patinage de vitesse sur court piste
short track speed skating

short twentieth century /-ɪθ-/ /ˈʃoɹt ˌtwɛn.(t)ɪ.əθ ˈsɛn.(t)ʃ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈʃɔːt ˌtwɛn.(t)ɪ.əθ ˈsɛn.t͡ʃ(ʊ).ɹi/ pn
court XXe siècle
period between 1914 and 1991

short-billed dowitcher n
bécassin roux
Limnodromus griseus

short-eared owl n
hibou des marais
owl

short-legged adj
court sur pattes
having short legs

short-tailed hawk n
buse à queue courte
Buteo brachyurus

short-tailed parrot n
caïque à queue courte
Graydidascalus brachyurus

short-term adj
à court terme
of the near or immediate future
of a short duration of time

short-term memory n
mémoire à court terme

short-toed snake eagle n
circaète jean-le-blanc
Circaetus gallicus

short-toed treecreeper n
grimpereau des jardins
Certhia brachydactyla

shortage /ˈʃɔː(ɹ)tɪd͡ʒ/ n
pénurie insuffisance défaut déficit rareté
lack or deficiency

shortbread n
sablé
biscuit

shortcoming /ˈʃoːtˌkʌmɪŋ/ /ˈʃɔɹtˌkʌmɪŋ/ /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋ/ [ˈʃɑɹtˌkʌmɪŋ] n
défaut carence imperfection lacune
deficiency

shortcrust pastry n
pâte brisée
pastry without leavening agent

shortcut /ˈʃoɹtˌkʌt/ /ˈʃoːt.kat/ /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/ [ˈʃoːʔ.kat] [ˈʃoːʔ.kaʔ] n
raccourci
path
method
raccourci lien symbolique
a file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it

shorten /ˈʃɔɹtən/ /ˈʃɔːtən/ v
raccourcir écourter
to make shorter
to become shorter

shortening n
graisse alimentaire
solid fat
raccourcissement raccourcissements
reduction in length

shortfall n
défaut de paiement insuffisance manquement
instance of not meeting a quota or of having an insufficient amount

shorthand /ˈʃɔɹthænd/ /ˈʃɔːthænd/ n
sténographie
rough and rapid method of writing

shortly /ʃɔːɹtli/ adv
brièvement
in few words; briefly
rapidement
in a short or brief time or manner

shortness n
exiguïté brièveté
The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief

shortness of breath n
dyspnée souffle court
dyspnea

shorts /ʃɔː(ɹ)ts/ n
short
pants worn primarily in the summer that do not go lower than the knees

shortstop n
arrêt-court
baseball: defensive player between second and third baseman

shortwave adj
onde courte
of radio waves

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ adj
crevé naze
tired, weary
fichu naze
worn out

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ n
coup
opportunity or attempt
dose shooter
measure of alcohol
injection piqure piqûre
vaccination or injection
plan
photography: single unbroken sequence of photographic exposures
plomb
small metal balls used as ammunition
poids
heavy iron ball used for the shot put
tir
result of launching a projectile
tir frappe
launching of a ball or similar object toward a goal
coup
payment (of a bill), scot or shout

shot glass n
verre à alcool fort verre à liqueur verre à shot
small glass

shot on goal n
tir au but
shot towards the goal

shot put n
lancer du poids
athletics event

shot-putter n
lanceur de poids lanceuse de poids
athlete

shotel n
shotel
sword

shotgun /ˈʃɑtɡʌn/ /ˈʃɒtɡʌn/ n
fusil de chasse fusil
gun
place du mort
front seat next to driver

shotgun wedding n
mariage précipité
wedding in which the bride is pregnant

should /ʃuːld/ /ʃəd/ /ʃʊd/ /ʃʊld/ v
devoir
expressing obligation
expressing opinion
si
if; in case of

shoulder /ˈʃoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈʃəʊɫdə/ n
bas-côté accotement
a verge to the side of a road
epaule
rounded portion of a bottle
épaule
joint between arm and torso
top of the torso, away from the neck
cut of meat
lateral protrustion of a hill or mountain
épaulement
abrupt projection which forms an abutment on an object

shoulder blade n
omoplate
bone

shoulder-length adj
mi-long
reaching the shoulders

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ n
cri
a loud burst of voice

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ v
crier
to utter a sudden and loud outcry
to utter with a shout

shout from the rooftops v
crier sur les toits
proclaim

shoutable adj
criable
capable of being shouted

shove /ʃʌv/ n
bourrade poussée
rough push

shove /ʃʌv/ v
pousser bousculer fourrer
push roughly

shove it up your ass v
dans ton cul se le foutre au cul va te faire enculer va te faire foutre va te faire mettre
exclamation of contempt (vulgar)

shovel /ˈʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈʃʌvl̩/ n
pelle bêche
tool for moving portions of material

shovel /ˈʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈʃʌvl̩/ v
peller
to move materials with a shovel

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ n
démonstration
demonstration
exposition
exhibition
spectacle festival
entertainment
émission
broadcast program(me)

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ v
démontrer montrer
to indicate (a fact) to be true
montrer
to display
se voir
to be visible

show jumping n
saut d'obstacles concours de saut d'obstacles
equestrian event in which a rider's horse is jumped over an array of obstacles

show of force n
démonstration de force

show of hands n
vote à main levée
vote by raising a hand

show off v
crâner faire le malin frimer se la péter
to exhibit, to demonstrate something for the purpose of bragging

show one's true colors v
montrer son vrai visage se montrer sous son vrai jour
to reveal how one really is

show the cloven foot v
montrer ses vraies couleurs montrer son vrai visage se montrer sous son vrai jour
to reveal a devilish character or an evil purpose, despite attempts to disguise it

show trial n
parodie de procès procès-spectacle
trial held for appearance's sake

show up v
apparaître se montrer se pointer
to appear
humilier
to expose

show, don't tell /ʃəʊ dəʊnt tɛl/ proverb
montre, ne dis pas
Advice

show-off n
m'as-tu-vu
one who shows off

showboat /ˈʃoʊˌboʊt/ n
bateau-théâtre
river steamer with theatre

showbusiness /ˈʃoʊˌbɪznɪs/ n
industrie du divertissement industrie du spectacle people show business show-biz
entertainment industry

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ n
vitrine
a setting for displaying something favorably

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ v
présenter
to display, demonstrate, show, or present

showdown n
bras de fer
the final battle between two nemeses, in which there can be but one victor

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ n
averse ondée
brief fall of rain
bande
contemptible group of people or things
douche
device for bathing
instance of using of this device
pluie
quantity of something that has characteristics of a rain shower

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ v
doucher prendre une douche
to bathe using a shower

shower cap n
bonnet de douche
waterproof headgear worn in shower

shower curtain n
rideau de douche
waterproof curtain

shower gel n
gel douche
gel shower soap

showerbath n
bain-douche

showerhead n
pommeau
perforated nozzle that showers water on a bather

showman n
showman
person skilled in dramatic or entertaining presentation

showmanship n
sens du spectacle
strong performance

showroom /ˈʃoʊˌɹum/ n
salle d'exposition salle de montre showroom
room for display of products

showrunner /ˈʃoʊˌɹʌnɚ/ n
auteur-producteur show runner
person in charge of a television series

showstopper n
clap de fin
impediment to progress

showtime interjection
que le spectacle commence !
interjection

showy /ˈʃoʊ.i/ /ˈʃəʊ.i/ adj
tape-à-l’œil
for show

shrapnel /ˈʃɹæpnəl/ n
shrapnel
fragments and debris thrown out by an exploding device

shred /ʃɹɛd/ n
lambeau
a long, narrow piece cut or torn off

shred /ʃɹɛd/ v
couper dilacérer déchiqueter lacérer râper
to cut or tear (something) into long, narrow pieces or strips
déchirer
to play (a musical instrument or a piece of music) very fast
fondre
to reduce body weight due to fat and water before a competition

shredder /ʃɹɛdə(ɹ)/ n
broyeur choucrouteuse déchiqueteuse
machine

shrew /ʃɹuː/ n
musaraigne
mouselike animal
mégère furie
woman

shrewd /ʃɹuːd/ adj
avisé malin futé sagace
streetwise
futé habile roublard rusé
artful, tricky or cunning
perspicace sagace
showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters

shrewdly adv
astucieusement avec perspicacité
in a shrewd manner

shriek /ʃɹiːk/ n
hurlement
a sharp, shrill outcry or scream

shriek /ʃɹiːk/ v
crier
to utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry

shrike /ʃɹaɪk/ n
pie-grièche
Any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae

shrill /ʃɹɪl/ adj
criard
having a shrill voice
strident
high-pitched and piercing

shrilly adv
de manière stridente stridemment
in a shrill manner

shrimp /ʃɹɪmp/ n
crevette
decapod crustacean

shrimp boat n
crevettier
boat used for shrimp fishing

shrine /ʃɹaɪ̯n/ n
châsse
a case, box, or receptacle, especially one in which are deposited sacred relics
sanctuaire lieu saint
a holy place dedicated to a specific figure of respect

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ n
psy
psychiatrist or therapist (informal, belittling)

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ v
rapetisser
rétrécir diminuer faire rétrécir rapetisser
transitive: to cause something to shrink
rétrécir se resserrer se réduire
intransitive: to contract, to become smaller

shrinkflation n
réduflation shrinkflation

shrivel /ˈʃɹɪvəl/ v
rider
draw into wrinkles
se flétrir
collapse inward
se rider
become wrinkled

shroud /ʃɹaʊd/ n
coiffe
a streamlined protective covering
hauban
mast support
linceul suaire
dress for the dead
voile
a garment

shrub /ʃɹʌb/ n
arbrisseau arbuste
woody plant

shrub celery n
céleri en branches
the crisp thick leafstalk of the celery plant

shrubbery /ˈʃɹʌbəɹi/ n
fruticée
planting of shrubs

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ n
haussement d'épaules
gesture

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ v
hausser les épaules
to raise the shoulders to express uncertainty, lack of concern, etc.

shrug off v
ignorer
to disregard

shtetl /ˈʃtɛt(ə)l/ n
schtetl shtetl chtetl
a Jewish village or small town

shtick /ʃtɪk/ n
truc
gimmick

shtup /ʃtʊp/ /ʃtʌp/ v
baiser niquer
have sex

shuck /ʃʌk/ v
décortiquer écailler écosser
to extract shellfish from shells

shudder /ˈʃʌd.ə/ /ˈʃʌd.ɚ/ [ˈʃʌɾ.ɚ] n
frisson
moment of almost pleasurable fear; a frisson
frisson tremblement
shivering tremor

shudder /ˈʃʌd.ə/ /ˈʃʌd.ɚ/ [ˈʃʌɾ.ɚ] v
frissonner trembler
to shake nervously, as if from fear
to vibrate jerkily

shuffle /ˈʃʌfəl/ n
battage
act of shuffling cards

shuffle /ˈʃʌfəl/ v
mélanger battre
to put in a random order
traîner les pieds
to walk without picking up one's feet

shuffle the cards v
rebattre les cartes

shumai n
shaomai
a traditional steamed Chinese pork dumpling served in dim sum

shun /ʃʌn/ v
esquiver fuir
to escape
rejeter éviter
to avoid, ostracize

shunt /ʃənt/ /ʃʌnt/ n
accrochage
minor collision between vehicles
aiguillage
railway switch
dérivation
electric connection
pontage
surgical bypass

shunt /ʃənt/ /ʃʌnt/ v
accrocher avoir un accrochage
to have a minor collision
aiguiller manœuvrer
to move a train or carriages
dériver détourner le courant électrique
to divert electric current
parquer reléguer
to divert to a less important place, position, or state

shunter n
locotracteur
a railway locomotive used for shunting

shush /ʃʊʃ/ /ʃʌʃ/ v
chut
To be quiet

shut /ʃɛt/ /ʃʌt/ v
fermer
(transitive) to close

shut down v
éteindre
to turn off or stop

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ [ʃʌt̚ ˈʌp] [ʃʌʔ ˈʌp] [ʃʌˈɾʌp] interjection
arrête !
"I don't believe it!"

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ [ʃʌt̚ ˈʌp] [ʃʌʔ ˈʌp] [ʃʌˈɾʌp] v
enfermer renfermer
enclose (a person, animal or thing) in a room or other place so that it cannot leave
put (an object) in a secure enclosed place
fermer
close (a building) so that no one can enter
la fermer se taire
intransitive: to stop talking or making noise
taire faire taire
transitive: to stop (a person) from talking or (a person or thing) from making noise

shutdown n
arrêt
action of closing

shutout n
balle balles blanchissage jeu blanc
game that ends with one side not having scored

shutter /ˈʃʌt.ə/ /ˈʃʌɾ.ɚ/ n
obturateur
part of a camera
volet contrevent
protective panels over windows

shutter speed n
vitesse d'obturation
time during which the shutter of a camera remains open

shuttle /ˈʃʌtəl/ n
navette
weaving tool
transport service
the sliding thread holder in a sewing machine

shuttlecock /ˈʃʌtl̩kɑk/ /ˈʃʌtl̩kɒk/ n
volant
a lightweight object that is conical in shape with a cork or rubber-covered nose, used in badminton the way a ball is used in other racquet games

shy /ʃaɪ/ adj
embarrassé
embarrassed
prudent
cautious
timide
easily frightened
timide gêné
reserved

shyly adv
timidement
in a shy manner

shyness /ˈʃaɪnəs/ n
timidité
quality of being shy

shyster /ˈʃaɪs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaɪs.tɚ/ n
avocaillon chicaneur
someone who acts in a disreputable, unethical, or unscrupulous way

si /siː/ n
si
seventh note of a major scale

sibilant /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ adj
sifflant sifflante
characterized by a hissing sound

sibilant /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ n
sifflante
phonetics: a hissing sound

siblicide /ˈsɪblɪsaɪd/ n
caïnisme
killing of a sibling, especially as observed among certain species of animals

sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ n
adelphe frères et sœurs fratrie frère et sœur germain sibling
person who shares same parents

sibling rivalry n
rivalité fraternelle
competition or animosity between siblings in one family

sibyl /ˈsɪ.bəl/ [ˈsɪ.bɫ̩] n
sibylle
a pagan female oracle

sibylline /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/ n
sibyllin
pertaining to a sibyl

sic /sɪk/ adv
sic
thus, thus written

sich /siːt͡ʃ/ n
setch sietch sitch
administrative and military centre for Cossacks

sick /sɪk/ adj
de malade
slang: very good, excellent
en avoir marre
tired (of), annoyed (by)
malade
colloquial: mentally unstable, disturbed
malades
ill, used as a substantive: sick people, collectively
nauséeuse nauséeux
having an urge to vomit

sick as a dog adj
malade comme un chien

sick bay n
infirmerie
room where basic medical supplies are kept and medical attention can be sought

sick day n
arrêt maladie
day off due to sickness

sick leave n
arrêt maladie
a type of leave from work

sick man of Europe pn
homme malade de l'Europe
Ottoman Empire

sick note n
certificat médical
note from a doctor certifying a worker's or a student's sickness

sick pay n
indemnité de maladie indemnité journalière
money paid to an employee during his or her sick leave

sicken /ˈsɪkən/ v
rendre malade
to make ill

sickening /ˈsɪk(ə)nɪŋ/ adj
dégoûtant à [[s’]]en rendre malade
causing sickness or disgust

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ adj
falciforme
shaped like the blade of a sickle
serpe

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ n
faucille
agricultural implement

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ v
fauciller
to cut with a sickle

sickle-cell anemia n
drépanocytose
disease characterized by sickle-shaped red blood cells

sickly /ˈsɪkli/ adj
douceâtre douçâtre
overly sweet
maladif chétif souffreteux valétudinaire
frequently ill

sickly sweet adj
doucereux
too sweet

sickness /ˈsɪknɪs/ n
maladie
the quality or state of being sick or diseased; illness; disease or malady

side /saɪd/ /səɪd/ n
costé côté
region in a specified position with respect to something
côté
left or right half
bounding straight edge of an object
one possible aspect of a concept
group having a particular allegiance in a war
portion of the human torso generally covered by the arms
face côté
flat surface of an object
page côté
surface of a sheet of paper
équipe
set of opponents in a game

side by side adv
côte à côte
literally

side cap n
calot
military cap

side dish n
accompagnement garniture
serving of food meant as an accompanying dish

side effect n
effet de bord
computing: a state change caused by a function call
effet secondaire
unintended consequence of any action
effet secondaire effet indésirable
medicine: an adverse effect

side street n
route secondaire
side street

side-netting n
petit filet
in soccer, the net at either side of the goal

side-striped jackal n
chacal à flancs rayés
side-striped jackal

sidebearing n
approche
margin of empty space

sideboard n
buffet
furniture

sideburns /ˈsaɪd.bɚnz/ /ˈsaɪd.bɜː(ɹ)nz/ n
favoris rouflaquettes
facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin

sidecar /ˈsaɪdkɑɹ/ n
side-car
one-wheeled attachment to a motorcycle

sidekick /ˈsaɪdkɪk/ n
acolyte faire-valoir
assistant

sidelock n
anglaise papillote
sidelock

sidequest /ˈsaɪdˌkwɛst/ n
quête annexe sous-quête
a quest

sidereal /saɪˈdɪə.ɹi.əl/ /saɪˈdɪɚ.i.əl/ /sɪˈdɪɚ.i.əl/ adj
sidéral
of or relating to the stars
relating to a measurement of time relative to the position of the stars

sidereal day n
jour sidéral
day of sidereal time

sidereal time /saɪ.ˈdɪə.riəl taɪm/ /səɪ.ˈdɪə.riəl taɪm/ n
temps sidéral
time measured by apparent motion of vernal equinox

sidereal year n
année sidérale
orbital period

sideremia n
sidérémie

siderite n
sidérite
a mineral, iron(II) carbonate
an iron meteorite

siderosis n
sidérose
pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of iron dust

sideslip n
angle au vent
angle
glissade
flight manoeuvre

sidestroke n
nage indienne
swimming stroke

sidewalk /ˈsaɪdwɑk/ /ˈsaɪdwɔk/ /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/ n
trottoir
paved footpath

sideways /ˈsaɪdweɪz/ adv
de côté
towards one side
with a side to the front
de travers
askance

sidewinder /ˈsaɪd.waɪn.dɚ/ n
crotale cornu
Snake Crotalus cerastes

siding /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/ n
bardage
material to cover the sides of a building
voie de garage
side track

sidle /ˈsaɪdl/ /ˈsaɪdəl/ v
se faufiler
to (cause something to) advance in a coy, furtive, or unobtrusive manner

siege /sid͡ʒ/ /siːd͡ʒ/ n
siège
military blockade of settlement

siege engine /ˈsid͡ʒ ˌɛnd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈsiːd͡ʒ ˌɛnd͡ʒɪn/ n
arme de siège engin de siège machine de siège
large weapon of war used during ancient and medieval times to batter fortifications, settlements, etc.

siege tower n
beffroi tour de siège
tower used as siege weapon

siege warfare n
guerre de siège
warfare involving a siege

siemens /ˈsiːmənz/ n
siemens
derived unit of electrical conductance

siesta /siˈɛstə/ n
sieste
an afternoon nap

sieve /sɪv/ n
crible
process that filters out unwanted pieces of input
tamis crible passoire
device to separate larger objects from smaller ones or from liquids

sieve /sɪv/ v
sasser tamiser
to strain, sift or sort using a sieve

sievert /ˈsiː.vət/ /ˈsiː.vɚt/ n
sievert
SI unit of radiation dose

sifaka /sɪˈfɑːkə/ n
sifaka
a medium-sized lemur of the genus Propithecus

sift /sɪft/ v
disséminer éparpiller
to separate or scatter (things) as if by sieving
tamiser passer
to sieve or strain (something)

sifu n
shifu sifu
martial arts instructor

sigh /saɪ/ n
soupir
act of sighing

sigh /saɪ/ v
soupirer
to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it
to make a sound like sighing

sigh of relief n
soupir de soulagement
a release of stress

sight /saɪt/ n
curiosité monuments principales attractions quelque chose à voir truc à voir
something worth seeing
viseur mire
device used in aiming a firearm
vue
something seen

sight /saɪt/ v
apercevoir voir
see, get sight of, visually register
viser
take aim at

sight for sore eyes n
plaisir pour les yeux régal pour les yeux
a pleasing sight

sight read /ˈsaɪt ˌɹiːd/ /ˈsaɪt ˌɹɛd/ v
jouer à vue
to perform a musical piece while reading it for the first time

sight sing /ˈsaɪt ˌsɪŋ/ v
chanter à vue
to sing a musical piece while reading it for the first time

sight translation n
traduction à vue
act of translating a written text out loud

sight unseen adj
les yeux fermés
not seen beforehand

sight-translate v
traduire à vue
translate a written document out loud

sighthound n
lévrier chien d'arrêt

sightseeing n
tourisme
tourism

sigil /ˈsɪd͡ʒəl/ /ˈsɪd͡ʒɪl/ n
sceau
seal, signature or signet

sigillography n
sigillographie
study of seals and sigils

sigma /ˈsɪɡmə/ n
sigma
letter of the Greek alphabet

sigmoid /ˈsɪɡ.mɔɪd/ adj
sigmoïde

sigmoid colon n
côlon sigmoïde
part of colon

sign /saɪn/ n
langue des signes
sign language in general
panneau signe marqueur
flat object bearing a message
signe
meaningful gesture
math: positive or negative polarity
linguistic unit in sign language
signe indication
a fact that shows that something exists or may happen
signe présage
omen
symbole signe
a mark or another symbol used to represent something
any of several specialized non-alphabetic symbols

sign /saɪn/ v
faire signe
transitive: to communicate using sign language
faire signer
to persuade a sports player etc. to sign a contract
signer
to make (a document) official by writing one's signature
to write one's signature on a document
to write one's signature somewhere

sign in v
inscrire émarger
to sign one's name on a list

sign language n
langue des signes langage des signes
sign language

sign of life n
signe de vie
indication that someone is alive; vital sign
indication that someone is present

sign of the cross n
signe de croix
gesture

sign one's death warrant v
signer son arrêt de mort
doom one to certain death

sign up v
inscrire
to add a name to the list of people who are participating in something
s'abonner
to agree to purchase some good or service
s'inscrire
to add one's own name to the list of people who are participating in something

signage /ˈsaɪnɪd͡ʒ/ n
fléchage signalisation
signs taken collectively

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ n
signal
sign made to give notice
device to give indication
computing: simple interprocess communication
telecommunication: electromagnetic action that conveys information

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ v
signaler
to indicate

signal box n
cabine de signalisation
a building

signal crayfish n
écrevisse signal
Pacifastacus leniusculus

signatory /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɔː.ɹi/ /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɹi/ n
signataire
one who signs or signed

signature /ˈsɪɡnət͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈsɪɡnɪt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɡnɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
cahier
printing: four or multiple of four pages folded to form a section of a book
signature
person’s autograph name
computing: pattern used for matching identity
act of signing
cryptography: data attached to a message that guarantees that the message originated from its claimed source
mathematics: type of tuple

signature song n
chanson phare
the song a performer is primarily associated with

signboard n
enseigne panneau
a board carrying a sign

signed /saɪnd/ adj
signé
(mathematics, computer science) having both positive and negative varieties

signet ring n
chevalière
signet ring

significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ n
importance signification
extent to which something matters
signification
meaning

significant /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.ɡənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ adj
significatif
having noticeable effect
statistics: having a low probability of occurring by chance

significant figure n
chiffre significatif
a digit that is meaningful with respect to the precision of a measurement

significant other n
compagnon partenaire compagne moitié
romantic partner, regardless of marital status

significantly /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ adv
considérablement
in a significant manner: notably

significator /sɪɡˈnɪfɪˌkeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
significateur
A planet that is supposed to rule something

signified n
signifié
concept evoked by a sign

signifier /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪə/ /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪɚ/ n
signifiant
(linguistics) the sound of spoken word or string of letters on a page that a person recognizes as a sign

signify /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
signifier
to mean, to betoken
to give something a meaning

signpost n
poteau indicateur
post bearing a sign that gives information on directions

silage /ˈsaɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
silage
fodder stored in a silo

silcrow n
paragraphe
a section sign

silence /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈsaɪləns/ n
silence
lack of any sound
right to not speak during arrest

silence is consent proverb
qui ne dit mot consent
a lack of response to an action is a tacit approval of that action

silence is golden proverb
le silence est d'or
proverb

silencer n
silencieux
attachment

silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ adj
muet
not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent
silencieux
not implying significant modifications which would affect a peptide sequence
undiagnosed or undetected because of an absence of symptoms
silencieux muet
not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn
silencieux se taire
free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet

silent as the grave adj
muet comme un poisson muet comme une carpe muet comme une tombe
to say absolutely nothing

silent film n
film muet
film without sound

silent mode n
mode silencieux silencieux

silently /ˈsaɪləntli/ adv
silencieusement
in a silent manner; making no noise

silhouette /ˌsɪ.luːˈwɛt/ /ˌsɪ.ləˈwɛt/ /ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/ n
silhouette
representation of the outlines of an object filled in with a black color

silica /ˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/ n
silice
silicon dioxide

silicate /ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪlɪkət/ /ˈsɪlɪkɪt/ n
silicate
salt or mineral

silicene n
silicène

siliceous adj
siliceux
relating to silica

silicic adj
silicique
relating to silica

silicon /ˈsɪləkɑn/ /ˈsɪlɪkən/ n
silicium
non-metallic element

silicon dioxide n
bioxyde de silicium
SiO₂

silicone /ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/ n
silicone
any of a class of inert compounds of silicon

silicosis n
silicose
silica dust pneumoconiosis

silique /ˈsɪlɪk/ n
silique
fruit with two carpels

silk /sɪlk/ n
soie
fabric
fiber

silken /ˈsɪlkən/ adj
soyeux
having a texture like silk

silkworm /ˈsɪlkwɜːm/ n
ver à soie magnan
caterpillar

silky /ˈsɪlki/ adj
soyeux
similar in texture or appearance to silk

silky anteater n
myrmidon
Cyclopes didactylus

sill /sɪl/ n
linteau
horizontal member bearing the upright portion of a frame
rebord
base of a window

sillimanite n
sillimanite
mineral

silliness /-nəs/ /ˈsɪlinɪs/ n
bêtise stupidité
that which is perceived as silly or frivolous

silly /ˈsɪli/ adj
abruti
semiconscious
branque fou givré idiot jeté
irresponsible, showing irresponsible behaviors
bébête idiot nunuche
playful, giggly
idiot de imbécile de
pejorative: simple, not intelligent, unrefined
sot bête fou idiot insensé stupide
foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom

silly goose n
bêta
silly person

silo /ˈsaɪloʊ/ /ˈsaɪləʊ/ n
silo
vertical building for storing grain
underground bunker

silovik /ˈsiːləvɪk/ /ˈsɪləvɪk/ n
silovik
former member of the security services and the military, any power structure (Russia)

silt /sɪlt/ n
limon silt vase
fine earth deposited by water

silt /sɪlt/ v
envaser
to become clogged with silt
to clog or fill with silt

silt up v
envaser
become filled or clogged with silt

silty adj
limoneux
having a noticeable amount of silt

silurid n
siluridé
any catfish of the Siluridae family

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ adj
argenté
having a color/colour like silver
en argent
made from silver

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ n
argent
metal
color/colour
coins
argenterie
cutlery/silverware

silver age n
âge d'argent
historical period

silver anniversary n
noces d'argent
25th anniversary

silver birch n
bouleau blanc
tree

silver bullet n
balle d'argent
bullet made of silver
panacée solution miracle
solution perceived to have great effectiveness or bring miraculous results

silver fir n
sapin pectiné
European silver fir Abies alba

silver fox n
renard argenté
melanistic fox

silver goal n
but en argent
first goal scored during the first half of extra time

silver medal n
médaille d'argent
medal made of, or having the colour of, silver

silver medalist n
médaillé d'argent médaillée d'argent
silver medal winner

silver screen n
grand écran septième art
by extension, movies

silver-tongued adj
beau parleur
eloquent and articulate

silverback n
dos argenté
mature male gorilla

silverfish n
poisson d'argent
Lepisma saccharina

silversmith n
chaudronnier d'argent chaudronnière d'argent
person who makes articles out of silver

silverware /ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/ n
argenterie couverts
(US) knives, forks and spoons

silvery /ˈsɪlvəɹi/ /ˈsɪlvɹi/ adj
argentin
clear and musical in tone
argenté
resembling silver

silvery gibbon n
gibbon cendré

silvery-cheeked antshrike n
batara à joues argent
Sakesphorus cristatus

silvicultural adj
sylvicole

silviculture n
sylviculture
forestry

simethicone n
siméthicone siméticone
oral antifoaming agent

simian /ˈsɪm.i.ən/ adj
simien
of or pertaining to apes

similar /ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/ adj
semblable similaire
having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable

similarity /ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.əˈlɛɹ.ti/ /ˌsɪm.əˈlɛɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ [ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ɾi] n
similitude similarité
closeness of appearance

similarly /ˈsɪmələli/ /ˈsɪməlɚli/ adv
pareillement semblablement similairement
in a similar style or manner

simile /ˈsɪməli/ n
comparaison
figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another

similitude /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/ /sɪˈmɪlɪtuːd/ n
conformité ressemblance similitude
similarity or resemblance to something else
similitude

simmer /ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/ v
faire mijoter mijoter
(transitive) to cause to cook or undergo heating slowly
mijoter bouillotter
(intransitive) to cook or undergo heating slowly

simoniac adj
simoniaque
of or pertaining to a practitioner of simony

simoniac n
simoniaque
one who carries on or is guilty of simony

simony /ˈsaɪ.mə.ni/ /ˈsɪ.mə.ni/ n
simonie
act of buying or selling spiritual things

simoom /sɪˈmuːm/ n
simoun
hot, dry wind

simper /ˈsɪmpə/ /ˈsɪmpɚ/ n
affecté minauderie sourire
frivolous smile

simper /ˈsɪmpə/ /ˈsɪmpɚ/ v
minauder
To smile in a frivolous manner

simple /ˈsɪmpl̩/ /ˈsɪmpəl/ adj
simple
uncomplicated
simple-minded

simple /ˈsɪmpl̩/ /ˈsɪmpəl/ n
simple
preparation from one plant

simple future n
futur simple
future tense

simple interest n
intérêts simples
interest paid on principal

simple machine n
machine simple
device

simple past n
imparfait passé passé simple
the simple past tense

simple pendulum n
pendule simple

simple present n
indicatif présent présent
present tense

simple ring n
anneau simple
ring that contains no ideals other than the zero ideal and the ring itself

simple sentence n
phrase simple
sentence containing one independent clause and no dependent clause

simple-minded adj
simple d'esprit simplet
Lacking mental capacity

simpleton /ˈsɪmpəltən/ n
nigaud simplet ingénu naïf niais
simple-minded naive person lacking common sense

simplex /ˈsɪmplɛks/ n
simplexe
an analogue in any dimension of the triangle or tetrahedron

simplicity /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ n
simplicité
quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths
freedom from artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury
freedom from complication; efficiency
quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts

simplification /ˌsɪm.plə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.plə.fəˈkæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.plɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
simplification
act of simplifying

simplify /ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/ /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ v
simplifier
to make simpler

simplism n
simplisme
trait of oversimplifying things by ignoring complexity and complications

simplistic /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/ adj
simpliste
overly simple

simply /ˈsɪmpli/ adv
simplement
in a simple manner

simulacrum /ˌsimjəˈleɪkɹəm/ n
simulacre
image or representation

simulate /ˈsɪm.jə.lət/ /ˈsɪm.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈsɪm.jʊ.lɪt/ /ˈsɪm.jʊˌleɪt/ v
simuler imiter
to model, replicate, duplicate the behavior

simulated adj
simulé
made to imitate

simulated annealing n
recuit simulé
algorithm

simulation /ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
déguisement
assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true
simulation
something which simulates
process of simulating
simulation comédie
soccer: attempt of feigning a foul

simulator n
simulateur
machine or system

simultaneity /ˌsaɪməltəˈniɪti/ /ˌsɪməltəˈniːɪti/ n
simultanéité
the quality or state of being simultaneous

simultaneous /ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.njəs/ /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ̯.njəs/ adj
simultané
occurring at the same time

simultaneous interpreting n
interprétation simultanée
type of oral translation

simultaneously /ˌsaɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ adv
simultanément en même temps
occurring at the same time

simultaneousness n
simultanéité
the quality or state of being simultaneous

sin /sɪn/ n
péché
violation of religious law
misdeed

sin /sɪn/ v
pécher
to commit a sin

sin bin n
banc
sports: an area where players are temporarily confined while suspended from play

since /sɪns/ adv
depuis
from a specified time in the past

since /sɪns/ conjunction
depuis que depuis
from the time that
puisque vu que étant donné que
because

since /sɪns/ preposition
depuis
from (time)

since when adv
depuis quand
from what time

sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪnˈsɪɹ/ adj
sincère
earnest

sincerely /sɪnˈsɪəli/ /sɪnˈsɪɹli/ adv
sincèrement
In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly

sincerity /sɪnˈsɛɹəti/ n
sincérité
quality of being sincere

sindonology n
sindonologie
study

sine /saɪn/ n
sinus
trigonometric function

sine qua non /ˌsaɪni kweɪ ˈnɑn/ /ˌsaɪnɪ kweɪ ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪn(e)ɪ kwɑː ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪn(e)ɪ kwɑː ˈnəʊn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnoʊn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnɑn/ n
condition sine qua non
prerequisite

sinecure /ˈsaɪ.nə.kjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ /ˈsɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ /ˈsɪn.ə.kjʊɹ/ n
sinécure planque
a position that requires no work but still gives a payment

sinful /ˈsɪnfəl/ adj
coupable peccamineux
constituting sin

sing /sɪŋ/ v
chanter
to produce harmonious sounds with one’s voice
se mettre à table chanter
slang: to confess under interrogation

sing the praises of v
chanter les louanges de se répandre en éloges sur vanter les mérites de
commend someone's attributes to others

sing the same tune v
accorder ses violons
sing the same tune

singable adj
chantable
capable of being sung

singe /sɪnd͡ʒ/ v
roussir
to burn slightly

singer /ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ n
chanteur chanteuse
person who sings (male or generic term)
chanteuse
female person who sings

singer-songwriter n
auteur-compositeur-interprète autrice-compositrice-interprète
singer-songwriter

singing /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ n
chant
the act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing

singing voice n
voix chantée
quality of voice when singing

single /ˈsɪŋɡl̩/ /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ adj
célibataire
not married nor dating
seul
not accompanied by anything else

single /ˈsɪŋɡl̩/ /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ n
célibataire single
one who is not married
45 RPM vinyl record
simple
baseball: hit
single simple
popular song

single combat n
combat singulier
duel

single currency n
monnaie unique
unified European Union currency

single file adv
file indienne queue leu leu
line or queue one person wide

single file n
file indienne

single market n
marché intérieur marché unique
a trade bloc

single mother n
fille-mère mère célibataire
a woman raising a child on her own

single out /ˌsɪŋɡl̩ ˈaʊt/ /ˌsɪŋɡəl ˈaʊt/ v
distinguer singulariser
to select (someone or something) from a group and highlight them or treat them differently

single room n
chambre simple
a hotel room with one single bed

single transferable vote n
scrutin à vote unique transférable
voting system

single-click n
seul-clic
action or event of pushing mouse-button once

single-entry adj
en partie simple
describing a method of bookkeeping

single-minded adj
déterminé résolu
intensely focused

single-word adj
univerbal
consisting of a single word

singlet /ˈsɪŋɡlɪt/ n
maillot de corps débardeur marcel

singleton n
singleton
math: set

singly even adj
simplement pair
divisible by 2 but not 4

singular /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ adj
singulier
grammar: referring to only one thing
linear algebra: of matrix: having no inverse
being out of the ordinary
being the only one of a kind

singular /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ n
singulier
grammar: form of a word that refers to only one thing

singulare tantum n
singulare tantum
grammar, noun having the singular form only

singularity /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/ n
point
point where all lines meet
singularité
physics: point of infinite density
point where infinite value is reached
peculiar state or occurrence

singularization n
singularisation

singulative n
singulatif
a singulative form or construction

sinicization n
sinisation
process of sinicising

sinister /ˈsɪnɪstə/ /ˈsɪnɪstɚ/ adj
sinistre
evil
ominous
sénestre
heraldic "left"

sink /sɪŋk/ /zɪŋk/ n
évier lavabo
basin

sink /sɪŋk/ /zɪŋk/ v
couler
cause (ship, etc) to sink
couler s'enfoncer sombrer
descend into liquid, etc

sink or swim v
marche ou crève
to fail or succeed, on a project attempted

sinkable adj
submersible

sinker /ˈsɪŋkə(ɹ)/ n
plomb
weight used in fishing

sinkhole n
doline gouffre
geology: hole formed in soluble rock

sinking /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/ n
naufrage
The instance of a ship foundering and disappearing underwater.

sinner /ˈsɪnɚ/ n
pécheur pécheresse
person who has sinned

sinoatrial adj
sinu-atrial
relating to the venous sinus and right atrium

sinoatrial node n
nœud sinusal nœud sino-auriculaire nœud sinu-atrial
a group of cells

sinologist n
sinologue
a student, or expert in sinology

sintering n
frittage
A process in which the particles of a powder are welded together by pressure and heating to a temperature below its melting point

sinuate v
sinuer
to curve or bend

sinuosity n
sinuosité
property of being sinuous

sinuous /ˈsɪn.ju.əs/ adj
sinueux
having curves in alternate directions; meandering

sinus /ˈsaɪ.nəs/ n
sinus
pouch or cavity in a bone or other tissue

sinusitis n
sinusite
inflammation

sinusoid /ˈsaɪ.nə.sɔɪd/ /ˈsɑɪ.nə.soɪd/ n
sinusoïde
sine curve

sinusoidal /saɪnəˈsɔɪdəl/ adj
sinusoïdal
in the form of a sine wave

sip /sɪp/ n
gorgée
A small mouthful of drink

sip /sɪp/ v
siroter
to drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time

siphon /ˈsaɪfən/ n
siphon
bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other

siphon /ˈsaɪfən/ v
siphonner
steal or skim off in small amounts
transfer by means of a siphon

siphonogamous adj
siphonogame

siphonogamy n
siphonogamie

sir /sə(ɹ)/ /ˈsə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ/ /ˈsɪɹ/ n
monsieur
address to any male, especially if his name or proper address is unknown
seigneur

sire /saɪə(ɹ)/ v
saillir
to father, beget

siren /ˈsaɪəɹən/ /ˈsaɪɹən/ n
sirène
nymph of Greek mythology
device for making a sound alarm
dangerously seductive woman
salamander

sirloin /ˈsɝlɔɪn/ n
aloyau contre-filet contrefilet faux-filet surlonge
cut of beef

sirocco /sɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ /ʃɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ n
sirocco
wind

sirtaki /sɚˈtɑki/ /sɜːˈtakɪ/ n
sirtaki
modern Greek folk dance

sirvente n
sirventès
satirical song

sis /sɪs/ n
frangine sœurette
sister

sissify /ˈsɪ.səˌfaɪ/ v
efféminer émasculer
to make sissy; to emasculate.

sissy /ˈsɪsi/ n
chochotte fifi lopette
an effeminate boy or man
chochotte gonzesse poule mouillée
a timid, unassertive or cowardly person

sissyphobia n
efféminophobie
negative attitude towards men who act in a feminine way

sister /ˈsɪs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ n
infirmière sœur
senior nurse
sœur
woman or girl having the same parents
any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt
attributively: of an entity that has a special relationship with another
sœur nonne bonne sœur religieuse
a nun; a female member of a religious community

sister city n
ville jumelée
city in a relationship of cordiality

sister language n
langue sœur

sister ship n
sister-ship navire-jumeau
ship built to the same design

sister-in-law /ˈsɪs.tə.ɪn.lɔː/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/ n
belle-sœur
wife's sister
brother's wife
husband's sister
husband's brother's wife
wife's brother's wife

sister-wife n
sœur-épouse
a woman who is simultaneously sister and wife to her spouse
co-wife who is also one's sister

sisterhood n
sororité
state of being sisters
quality of being sisterly

sisterly /ˈsɪstəli/ adj
sororal sororel sœur
of or characteristic of a sister or sisters

sistrum /ˈsɪstɹəm/ n
sistre
instrument

sit /sɪt/ v
siéger
to be a member of a deliberative body
être assis être assise s'asseoir
of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported

sit back v
se détendre
to relax, to not exert oneself

sit down v
asseoir
to assume a sitting position from a standing position

sit on it v
s'enfiler ça se le mettre bien profond
shove it up your ass

sit on one's hands v
rester les bras croisés
to remain idle when action is needed

sit-in n
sit-in
type of protest

sit-up /ˈsɪt.ʌp/ n
abdominaux abdos
exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted

sitar n
sitar
musical instrument

sitcom /ˈsɪtˌkɒm/ n
comédie de situation sitcom
situation comedy

site /saɪt/ n
emplacement site
place where anything is fixed; situation; local position
site
a website
place fitted or chosen for any certain permanent use or occupation
region where chemical reactions take place

sitting duck n
cible facile
an obvious or unconcealed target

situate /ˈsɪt.ju.eɪt/ /ˈsɪt.ju.ət/ /ˈsɪt͡ʃ.u.eɪt/ /ˈsɪt͡ʃ.u.ət/ v
situer
place on or into a physical location

situated /ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪtɪd/ adj
situé
located in a specific place

situation /ˌsɪt.juːˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪt͡ʃ.uˈ(w)eɪ.ʃən/ n
emploi poste
position of employment
situation
one's status with regard to circumstances
state of affairs
position vis-à-vis surroundings
situation lieu localisation
location

situation comedy n
comédie de situation comique de situation
episodic comedy radio or television program

situational /sɪtjuːˈeɪʃənəl/ /sɪt͡ʃuˈ(w)eɪʃənəl/ adj
situationnel
of or pertaining to a particular situation

six /sɪks/ n
six
digit

six /sɪks/ numeral
six
cardinal number

six feet under adj
six pieds sous terre

six hundred /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
six cents
cardinal number 600

six o'clock n
six heures
the start of the seventh hour

six of one, half a dozen of the other proverb
bonnet blanc, blanc bonnet chou vert et vert chou c’est du pareil au même kif-kif quatre trente sous pour une piastre
two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent

six perfections n
six perfections
six virtues in Mahayana Buddhism

six-pack n
pack de six
set of six beverage cans
tablettes de chocolat tablette de chocolat
highly developed set of abdominal muscles

sixteen /ˈsɪks.tiːn/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːn/ numeral
seize
cardinal number 16

sixteen hundred numeral
seize cents seize-cents
number 1600
year 1600

sixteenth /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ adj
seizième
the ordinal form of the number sixteen

sixteenth /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ n
seizième
one of sixteen equal parts of a whole

sixteenth rest n
quart de soupir

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ [sɪk(s)t̪] [sɪk(s)θ] adj
sixième
ordinal form of the number six

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ [sɪk(s)t̪] [sɪk(s)θ] n
sixième
person or thing in sixth place
one of six equal parts of a whole

sixth form n
classes de première et terminale
final two years of secondary schooling

sixth sense n
sixième sens
extrasensory perception

sixthly adv
sixièmement
in the sixth place

sixties n
années 60 années soixante
decade of the 1960s

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ adj
soixantième
the ordinal form of the number sixty

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ n
soixantième
one of sixty equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the sixtieth position

sixty /ˈsɪksti/ /ˈsɪkstɪ/ numeral
soixante
cardinal number

sixty-eight numeral
soixante-huit
cardinal number

sixty-eighter n
soixante-huitard
participant in social movements

sixty-eighth adj
soixante-huitième
ordinal form of sixty-eight

sixty-fifth adj
soixante-cinquième
ordinal form of sixty-five

sixty-first adj
soixante-et-unième
ordinal number

sixty-five numeral
soixante-cinq
cardinal number

sixty-four numeral
soixante-quatre
cardinal number

sixty-fourth adj
soixante-quatrième
ordinal form of sixty-four

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ n
soixante-neuf
sex position

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ numeral
soixante-neuf
cardinal number

sixty-ninth adj
soixante-neuvième
ordinal form of sixty-nine

sixty-one numeral
soixante-et-un
cardinal number

sixty-second adj
soixante-deuxième
ordinal number

sixty-seven numeral
soixante-sept
cardinal number

sixty-seventh adj
soixante-septième
ordinal form of sixty-seven

sixty-six numeral
soixante-six
cardinal number

sixty-sixth adj
soixante-sixième
ordinal form of sixty-six

sixty-third adj
soixante-troisième
ordinal form of sixty-three

sixty-three numeral
soixante-trois
cardinal number

sixty-two numeral
soixante-deux
cardinal number

sixtysomething n
sexagénaire soixantenaire
a person between the ages of 60 and 69

sizable /ˈsaɪzəbəl/ adj
ample large étendu
fairly large

size /saɪz/ n
taille
a specific set of dimensions for clothing
taille grandeur
dimensions or magnitude of a thing

size /saɪz/ v
dimensionner
to adjust the size of

sizzle /ˈsɪzəl/ n
grésillement
the sound of water hitting a hot surface
grésiller
zing, zip, or pizazz; excitement

sizzle /ˈsɪzəl/ v
grésiller
to make the sound of water hitting a hot surface

ska /skɑː/ n
ska
style of Jamaican dance music originating in the late 1950s

skandha n
skandha
any of the five aspects constituting the sentient being in Buddhism

skate /skeɪt/ n
patin
ice skate or roller skate
patinage
act of skating or ice skating

skate /skeɪt/ v
patiner glisser
to move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates

skateboard n
skateboard planche à roulettes skate
sports/recreation platform on wheels

skateboard v
faire du skate skater
to use a skateboard

skateboarder n
planchiste
someone who skateboards

skateboarding n
planche à roulettes
riding on a skateboard

skatepark n
skatepark
recreational area

skater /ˈskeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
patineur patineuse skateur skateuse
person who skates

skating /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/ n
patinage glisse
action or sport

skating rink n
patinoire
roller skating rink

skedaddle /skɪˈdædəl/ v
déguerpir
move or run away quickly

skee ball n
Skee-Ball
early arcade game

skeet /skiːt/ n
ball-trap
form of trapshooting

skeg /skɛɡ/ n
aileron skeg
rudder-supporting structure

skein /skeɪn/ n
membrane des oeufs
zoology: fish ovary membrane
vol
zoology: wild fowl in flight
écheveau
quantity of yarn

skeletal /skə.ˈliː.təl/ /ˈskel.ə.təl/ /ˈskɛl.ə.təl/ /ˈskɛl.ɪ.təl/ [skə.ˈliː.tl̩] [ˈskel.ə.ɾəl] [ˈskə.ˈliː.ɾəl] [ˈskɛl.ə.ɾl̩] [ˈskɛl.ə.ɾəl] [ˈskɛl.ɪ.tl̩] adj
squelettique
of, or relating to the skeleton
haggard

skeletal muscle n
muscle squelettique
muscle of vertebrates

skeleton /ˈskɛlətən/ /ˈskɛləʔ.n̩/ n
squelette
system that provides support to an organism
very thin person
frame that provides support to a building
squelette cœur moelle
central core of something

skeleton in the cupboard n
squelette dans le placard cadavre dans le placard
shameful secret

skeleton key n
passe-partout
key that opens a range of locks

skeletoneer n
skeletoneur
one who competes in skeleton

skeptic /ˈskɛp.tɪk/ n
sceptique
someone who doubts beliefs and claims

skeptical /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ adj
sceptique
related to skepticism
sceptique dubitatif
having, or expressing doubt

skepticism /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ n
scepticisme
general disposition to doubt

sketch /skɛt͡ʃ/ n
esquisse
quick freehand drawing
brief description
sketch saynète
brief musical, dramatic or literary work etc.
ébauche esquisse
rough design or draft

sketch /skɛt͡ʃ/ v
croquer
to describe briefly and with few details
esquisser croquer
to make a basic drawing

sketchbook n
carnet de croquis
book or pad with blank pages for sketching

sketchy /ˈskɛt͡ʃi/ adj
chelou glauque louche
Of questionable or doubtful quality
incomplet partiel sommaire superficiel
Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement

skeuomorphism n
skeuomorphisme
practice of incorporating obsolete or skeuomorphic elements into a design

skew /skju/ /skjuː/ adj
oblique gauche
neither parallel nor at right angles to a certain line

skew /skju/ /skjuː/ v
biaiser
to bias or distort in a particular direction
fausser
incliner
to form or shape in an oblique way
loucher
to look at obliquely
sursauter
to jump back or sideways in fear or surprise

skewer /ˈskjuː.ə/ /ˈskjuː.ɚ/ n
broche brochette
pin used to secure food during cooking
enfilade
chess scenario

skewer /ˈskjuː.ə/ /ˈskjuː.ɚ/ v
embrocher
to impale on a skewer
enfilade
chess: to attack a piece with a less valuable piece behind

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ n
ski
one of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ v
skier
move on skis

ski ballet n
ballet à ski

ski jump n
tremplin
ramp

ski jumping n
saut à ski
a winter sport

ski lift n
téléski tire-fesse remonte-pente remontée mécanique
a device that transports skiers up a mountain

ski resort n
station de ski
resort for skiers

ski run n
piste ski
trail or slope for skiing

ski track n
piste piste de ski
trail from/for skis

ski wax n
fart
wax for skis and snowboards

skid /skɪd/ n
dérapage
out of control sliding motion

skid /skɪd/ v
déraper
to slide in an uncontrolled manner

skid mark n
marque
any mark or stain left on a surface from a sliding or rubbing object
trace de freinage
virgule
mark of a soiled finger

skid row /ˌskɪd ˈɹoʊ/ /ˌskɪd ˈɹəʊ/ n
bidonville ghetto
especially dilapidated section of a city

skidder /ˈskɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪdɚ/ [ˈskɪɾɚ] n
débusqueur skidder
a vehicle for pulling trees out of a forest

skidding /ˈskɪdɪŋ/ n
débardage
the logging operation for pulling cut trees
dérapage
the motion of something that skids

skidmark n
coup de patin trace de freinage trace de pneu

skier /ˈskiːə(ɹ)/ n
skieur skieuse
someone who practices skiing

skiff /skɪf/ n
barque esquif
Any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person

skiing /ˈski.ɪŋ/ n
ski
sport or activity

skijoring n
ski attelé

skill /skɪl/ n
compétence capacité habileté don
capacity to do something well

skilled /skɪld/ adj
habile
having or showing skill

skillful /ˈskɪl.fəl/ [ˈskɪɫ.fəɫ] adj
adroit habile
possessing skill, skilled

skim /skɪm/ v
des faire ricochets
throw an object so it bounces on water
dépasser doucement effleurer frôler raser
to glide along near the surface as a seabird across the ocean
feuilleter lire en diagonale
read quickly, skipping some detail
ricocher
ricochet
écrémer
remove cream

skim milk n
lait écrémé
milk with removed cream

skim through v
lire en diagonale survoler
to read something hurriedly without being attached to details

skimmer n
bec-en-ciseaux
bird of genus Rynchops
écumoire
spoon

skimp /skɪmp/ v
lésiner
to make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp

skin /skɪn/ n
apparence
image used as the background of graphical user interface
peau
outer protective layer of the body of a person or animal
skin and fur of an animal used by humans
congealed layer on the surface of a liquid
outer protective layer of fruit

skin /skɪn/ v
dépouiller écorcher peler
to remove the skin of
écorcher égratigner
to injure the skin of

skin and bones n
n’avoir que la peau sur les os paquet d’os
emaciated; very skinny

skin cancer n
cancer cutané cancer de la peau
malignant growth on the skin

skin color n
complexion couleur de la peau teint
color of human skin
couleur de la peau
ethnicity

skin tag n
acrochordon

skinhead /ˈskɪnhɛd/ n
skinhead
member of skinhead subculture

skink /skɪŋk/ n
scinque
lizard

skinner n
écorcheur écorcheuse
someone who skins animals

skinny /ˈskɪni/ adj
maigre
thin

skinny /ˈskɪni/ n
maigre
A skinny person

skinny dip v
se baigner à poil
to swim nude

skinny dipping /ˈskɪni ˈdɪpɪŋ/ n
baignade à poil bain de minuit
swimming in the nude

skinny jeans n
pantalon tube
a style of form-fitting jeans with very narrow, straight legs, which often taper inward at the ankles

skintight adj
moulant serrant
conforming tightly to the body

skip /skɪp/ n
benne

skip /skɪp/ v
sauter
omit or disregard intermediate items or stages
sautiller
move by hopping on alternate feet

skip-kennel n
saute-ruisseau
lackey

skipjack n
bonite à ventre rayé
Katsuwonus pelamis

skipjack tuna n
bonite à ventre rayé
Katsuwonus pelamis

skipper /ˈskɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪpɚ/ n
skipper
master of a ship
hespéridé
butterfly of the family Hesperiidae

skipping rope n
corde à sauter
rope for play or exercise

skirmish /ˈskɜːmɪʃ/ /ˈskɝmɪʃ/ n
escarmouche
minor dispute
escarmouche échauffourée
brief battle between small groups

skirmish /ˈskɜːmɪʃ/ /ˈskɝmɪʃ/ v
escarmoucher
to engage in a minor battle or dispute

skirmisher n
escarmoucheur
soldier

skirret n
chervis
umbelliferous plant

skirt /skɚt/ /skɜːt/ n
jupe
article of clothing
part of dress that hangs below waist
slang: woman

skirt chaser n
coureur de jupons
man who seeks out female companionship

skirt steak n
bifteck de hampe steak de hampe

skirting board n
plinthe
panel between floor and interior wall

skit n
sketch parodie
comedy

skitter /ˈskɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtɚ/ [ˈskɪɾɚ] v
s'enfuir
to move hurriedly

skittish /ˈskɪtɪʃ/ [ˈskɪɾɪʃ] adj
timide
easily scared

skua /ˈskjuːə/ n
labbe
predatory seabird of the family Stercorariidae

skulduggery /skʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/ /skʌlˈdʌɡɹi/ /ˌskəlˈdəɡ-/ /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/ /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡɹi/ n
entourloupe
devious device or trick

skulk /skʌlk/ v
se cacher
to conceal oneself; to hide

skull /skʌl/ n
crâne
bones of the head: cranium and mandible

skull and crossbones /-ˈkɹɑs-/ /ˌskʌl n̩ ˈkɹɒsbəʊnz/ /ˌskʌl n̩ ˈkɹɔsboʊnz/ n
tête de mort
depiction of a human skull and two crossed femurs

skullcap /ˈskʌlkæp/ n
calotte
hat
calotte kippa
cap that covers the area from the forehead to just above the back of the neck
scutellaire
flowering plant

skunk /skʌŋk/ n
canaille mufle salaud
despicable person
mouffette putois sconse
animal

sky /skaɪ/ n
ciel
atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the surface of the Earth as the place where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds are seen
the abode of God or the gods, etc.
part of the sky which can be seen from a specific place or at a specific time

sky blue adj
bleu ciel
light blue

sky blue n
bleu ciel
colour

sky burial n
inhumation céleste
funeral practice

sky lantern n
lanterne céleste
paper ornament

skydiving n
parachutisme skydiving
jumping out of an aircraft and freefalling

skyjack v
détourner un avion

skyjacker n
pirate de l'air
person who commits skyjacking

skylark /ˈskaɪ.lɑɹk/ /ˈskʌɪ.lɑːk/ n
alouette des champs
small brown passerine bird

skylarking /ˈskʌɪlɑːkɪŋ/ n
chahut
horseplay

skylight /ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/ n
lucarne fenêtre de toit verrière vélux
window dome or opening in the roof

skyline /ˈskaɪˌlaɪn/ n
horizon ligne d'horizon
silhouette against city or buildings

skype /skaɪp/ v
skyper
make a Skype telephone call

skyrocket /ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/ n
Scud volée de bois vert
slang: rebuke, scolding
fusée d'artifice
type of firework

skyrocket /ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/ v
exploser grimper en flèche monter en flèche
to increase suddenly and extremely

skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/ n
gratte-ciel
tall building

skyward adj
céleste
toward the sky

slab /slæb/ n
chape
flat piece of material
dalle
paving stone

slack /slæk/ adj
lâche
not tense

slack /slæk/ n
gravier
small coal, coal dust

slack /slæk/ v
glander
to procrastinate

slack off v
atermoyer glander procrastiner tirer au flanc
to be deliberately unproductive in one's work or study
diminuer se calmer
to decrease in intensity

slacker /ˈslækɚ/ n
feignasse glandeur paresseux tire-au-flanc
procrastinating or lazy person

slackline n
slackline
length of cable or rope

slackline v
slacker
to engage in the sport

slacklining n
slackline
sport

slag /slæɡ/ n
pute
a woman (sometimes a man) who has loose morals relating to sex
scorie
the scoria of a volcano
scorie laitier
the impurities which result and are separated out when melting a metal or refining it from its ore

slag heap n
crassier terril

slake /sleɪk/ v
étancher rassasier

slaked lime n
chaux éteinte
calcium hydroxide

slalom /ˈslɑː.ləm/ /ˈslɔ.ləm/ n
slalom
sports

slalom /ˈslɑː.ləm/ /ˈslɔ.ləm/ v
slalomer
to race in a slalom

slalomer n
slalomeur slalomeuse
skier

slam /slæm/ v
claquer
to shut with sudden force and noise

slander /ˈslandə/ /ˈslaːndə/ /ˈslændɚ/ /ˈslɑːndə/ /ˈslɛndə/ n
calomnie (orale) diffamation (orale)
false or unsupported spoken malicious statement

slander /ˈslandə/ /ˈslaːndə/ /ˈslændɚ/ /ˈslɑːndə/ /ˈslɛndə/ v
calomnier
utter a slanderous statement about

slanderer n
calomniateur calomniatrice
One who slanders

slanderous adj
diffamatoire
Both untrue and harmful to a reputation

slang /slæŋ/ [sleɪŋ] n
argot jargon langue verte
unconventional language

slant /ˈslænt/ /ˈslɑːnt/ n
biais
slope or incline
connotation
bias

slant /ˈslænt/ /ˈslɑːnt/ v
biaiser
to bias or skew
incliner pencher
to lean, slope or incline

slanted adj
incliné oblique penché
placed at an angle

slanting /ˈslæntɪŋ/ adj
oblique
not perpendicular

slanting /ˈslæntɪŋ/ n
en pente
quality of being slanted

slap /slæp/ n
gifle claque fessée
A blow dealt with the open hand

slap /slæp/ v
gifler fesser
to give a slap

slap in the face n
gifle claque soufflet
slap in the face or on the cheek

slap-bang adv
en plein
directly

slapdash /ˈslæpdæʃ/ adj
bâclé
done hastily

slapper /ˈslæpə/ /ˈslæpɚ/ n
putain
female of loose morals

slapstick n
pantalonnade
physical comedy

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ n
barre oblique barre
typography: / symbol
entaille
entaille taillade
swift cut with a blade

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ v
taillader entailler
to make a broad cut with an edged weapon

slash and burn n
culture sur brûlis brûlis
technique

slasher n
slasher
horror movie

slat /slæt/ n
bec à fente commandé dispositif hypersustentateur
aeronautical: moveable control surface at the leading edge of a wing
lamelle palette
thin, narrow strip
pale

slate /sleɪt/ n
ardoise
rock
sheet of slate for writing on
tile
bluish-grey colour
record of money owed

slater /ˈsleɪtə/ /ˈsleɪtɚ/ n
couvreur
one who lays slate

slather /ˈslæðə(ɹ)/ v
appliquer quelque chose épais
to spread something thickly on something else; to coat well
appliquer une généreuse quantité
to apply generously upon

slattern /ˈslætən/ /ˈslætɚn/ n
salope
dated: dirty and untidy woman

slaty-backed gull n
Goéland à manteau ardoisé
Larus schistisagus

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɑɾɚ/ /ˈslɔɾɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ n
abattage
killing of animals (also kosher and halal rituals)
massacre carnage tuerie
killing of many people

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɑɾɚ/ /ˈslɔɾɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ v
faire un carnage massacrer
to kill in a particularly brutal manner
faire une tuerie massacrer
to massacre people in large numbers

slaughterhouse n
abattoir
scene of a massacre

slave /sleɪv/ n
esclave
person forced to work for another
submissive partner in a BDSM relationship who (consensually) submits to (sexually) serving
person forced to perform sexual acts; (nonconsensual) sex slave
device that is controlled by another device
esclave serf serve
person owned by another

slave away v
trimer
to work hard

slave trade n
traite négrière commerce des esclaves
traffic in slaves

slave-driver n
esclavagiste négrier négrière
overseer of slaves
négrier négrière
employer who demands excessive work

slave-girl n
esclave-fille
female slave

slaveowner n
esclavagiste
anyone that has control over another human being

slaver /ˈsleɪvə/ /ˈsleɪvɚ/ n
esclavagiste marchand d'esclaves négrier négrière
a person engaged in the slave trade
navire d'esclaves
slave ship

slaver /ˈslævə/ /ˈslævɚ/ v
baver
to drool saliva

slavery /ˈsleɪvəɹi/ /ˈsleɪvɹi/ n
esclavage
institution or practice of owning human beings
condition in which one is captivated or subjugated
condition of servitude endured by a slave

slay /sleɪ/ v
occire assassiner tuer
to kill, murder

slayer /ˈsleɪə/ n
assassin
one who slays

sled dog n
chien de traîneau
dog

sledge /slɛd͡ʒ/ n
luge traîneau
sleigh or sled

sledge hockey n
hockey sur luge
version of ice hockey

sledge racing n
course sur luge

sledgehammer /ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmə/ /ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ/ n
masse marteau marteau de forgeron
kind of hammer

sleek /sliːk/ adj
brillant lisse luisant
smooth
lisse
not rough or harsh

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ n
chassie sommeil
substance found in the corner of the eyes, sometimes as a figurative objectification of sleep
sommeil
state of reduced consciousness
informal: act or instance of sleeping

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ v
dormir
to rest in state of reduced consciousness

sleep a wink v
ne pas fermer l'œil

sleep apnea n
apnée du sommeil
brief interruptions of breathing during sleep

sleep disorder n
trouble de sommeil trouble du sommeil
medical disorder of sleep patterns

sleep in /sliːp ɪn/ v
faire la grasse matinée
to sleep late

sleep like a baby v
dormir comme un bébé
to sleep very well

sleep like a log /-ˈlɑɡ/ /ˈsliːp ˈla͡ɪk ə ˈlɒɡ/ /ˈsliːp ˈla͡ɪk ə ˈlɔɡ/ v
dormir comme un loir dormir comme une souche dormir comme un bébé dormir à poings fermés dormir comme un bienheureux dormir comme un caïman
to sleep well, without disturbance

sleep like a rock v
dormir comme une pierre
to sleep very well

sleep mask /slip mæsk/ /sliːp mɑːsk/ n
masque de nuit
blindfold

sleep mode n
mise en veille
state of a computer system

sleep of the just /ˈslip əv ðə ˈdʒʌst/ /ˈsliːp əv ðə ˈdʒʌst/ n
sommeil du juste
deep and worry-free sleep

sleep on v
la nuit porte conseil
to postpone a decision at least overnight

sleep over v
passer la nuit parnuire
to sleep over

sleep paralysis n
paralysie du sommeil
inability to move or speak while falling asleep or upon awakening

sleep rough /ˌslip ˈɹʌf/ /ˌsliːp ˈɹʌf/ v
à la belle étoile
to sleep outdoors

sleep tight interjection
dormez bien dors bien
good night

sleep with v
coucher
have sex with

sleep with one eye open v
ne dormir que d'un œil

sleep-in n
grasse matinée
an instance of sleeping in

sleeper n
dormeur
someone who sleeps

sleeper agent n
agent dormant agent en sommeil
spy placed in a target country or organisation to act as a potential asset

sleeper cell n
cellule dormante
group of people who remain dormant in a community until activated

sleepiness n
somnolence

sleeping /ˈsliːpɪŋ/ n
sommeil
state or act of being asleep

sleeping bag /ˈsliːpɪŋ(ɡ) bæɡ/ n
sac de couchage duvet
padded or insulated bag

sleeping car n
wagon-lit wagon-couchette
a railroad car with sleeping facilities for passengers travelling overnight.

sleeping pill n
somnifère
a pill having a soporific effect

sleeping sickness n
maladie du sommeil
infectious disease

sleepless /ˈsliːpləs/ adj
insomniaque
absence of sleep

sleepover n
soirée pyjama
the act of spending the night as a guest in another's house

sleepsuit /slip s(j)ut/ /sliːp s(j)uːt/ n
grenouillère
warm one-piece garment

sleepwalking n
somnambulisme
act of walking while not conscious or aware of it, during sleep

sleepy /ˈsliːpi/ adj
endormi
suggesting tiredness
somnolent ensommeillé ensuqué
feeling the need for sleep

sleepyhead n
endormi endormie
sleepy person

sleet /sliːt/ n
grésil
ice pellets

sleet /sliːt/ v
grésiller
to be in a state in which sleet is falling

sleeve /sliːv/ n
boîtier pochette
record cover
manche
part of a garment that covers the arm
manchon chemise gaine
mechanical covering or lining

sleight of hand n
escamotage tour de main
skill
tour de main tour de passe-passe
performance

sleiveen /ˈsliːviːn/ n
aigrefin chevalier d'industrie escroc filou fripon larron
dishonest person; trickster

slender /ˈslɛndə/ /ˈslɛndɚ/ adj
mince svelte
thin

slender-billed gull n
goéland railleur
Chroicocephalus genei

slender-horned gazelle n
gazelle leptocère
Gazella leptoceros

sleuth /sluːθ/ n
détective
detective
limier
bloodhound

slice /slaɪs/ n
tranche tronçon
thin, broad piece cut off

slice /slaɪs/ v
couper en tranches trancher émincer
to cut into slices

slice of life n
tranche de vie
genre focused on day-to-day life

slice of the pie n
part du gâteau

sliced bread n
pain de mie
bread that is sold sliced into pieces

slick /slɪk/ adj
glissant
slippery due to a covering of liquid

slick /slɪk/ n
nappe
A covering of liquid, particularly oil
pneu lisse
A tire with a smooth surface instead of a tread pattern

slide /slaɪd/ n
bottleneck
slide for playing slide guitar
coulisse
valve in a trombone
coulisse glissière
mechanism of a part which slides on or against a guide
diapositive diapo
transparent image for projecting
glissade
act of sliding
glissement glissement de terrain
rubble, earth and stones moving down
glissoire
slippery surface for someone to slide on
lame
microscope slide
toboggan glissoire glissade
item of play equipment

slide /slaɪd/ v
déraper
to pass inadvertently
glisser
to move in continuous contact with a surface
to lose balance
to pass along smoothly
to cause to move in continuous contact with a surface
to pass or put imperceptibly

slide projector n
projecteur projecteur de diapositives
a device that projects an enlarged image of a photographic slide onto a screen

slide rule n
règle à calcul
analog calculator

slideshow n
diaporama
presentation
sequence of images

sliding door n
porte coulissante
door

slight /slaɪt/ [sl̥ɐɪʔ] adj
insignifiant léger
small in amount, insignificant

slightly /ˈslaɪtli/ adv
délicatement finement
slenderly
légèrement
to a small extent or degree

slim /slɪm/ adj
mince svelte
slender

slim /slɪm/ v
maigrir mincir
lose weight

slime /slaɪm/ n
bave glaire
mucilaginous substance or mucus-like substance
slime
mud

slimeball /ˈslaɪmbɔːl/ /ˈslaɪmˌbɔl/ n
cochon enflure ordure porc raclure sac à foutre
person regarded as slimy or otherwise undesirable

slimy /ˈslaɪ.mi/ adj
gluant gluante visqueuse visqueux
like slime; glutinous

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ n
bandoulière
strap attached to a firearm
fronde bricole
instrument for throwing
hauban
rope or iron securing a yard to a mast
jet
the act of hurling as with a sling
écharpe
bandage
élingue
rope or chain arrangement

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ v
bicraver fourguer
to sell with the frequent implication of illegality or similarly pressured
lancer
to throw

slingback n
slingback
woman's shoe

slinger /ˈslɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈslɪŋ.ɚ/ n
frondeur
someone who slings or who uses a sling

slingshot /ˈslɪŋʃɒt/ n
lance-pierre
Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles

slip /slɪp/ n
glissade
act of slipping
fiche
small piece of paper
barbotine
ceramics: thin, slippery mix of clay and water

slip /slɪp/ v
empirer
to worsen
faire erreur se tromper
to err
faire passer
to pass
glisser
to lose one's traction
to move quickly

slip knot n
nœud coulant
knot which attaches a line to an object and tightens when pressure is applied

slip of the tongue n
lapsus
mistake in speech

slip road n
bretelle bretelle d'autoroute
a segment of roadway that joins a motorway to ordinary roads

slip through someone's fingers v
passer sous le nez

slip through the cracks v
passer entre les mailles du filet
to escape notice

slip-up /ˈslɪpʌp/ n
boulette, cafouillage
a (small) error or mistake

slipped disc n
déplacement de vertèbre
protruding vertebral disc

slipper /ˈslɪpə(ɹ)/ n
chausson pantoufle
low shoe usually worn indoors

slippery /ˈslɪpəɹi/ /ˈslɪpɹi/ adj
glissant
of a surface

slippery jack n
bolet jaune nonette voilée
mushroom in genus Suillus

slippery slope n
pente glissante pente savonneuse
chain of events

slipshod /ˈslɪp.ʃɑd/ /ˈslɪp.ʃɒd/ adj
bâclé
done poorly or too quickly

slipstream n
zone d'aspiration
the low pressure zone

slipway n
cale cale sèche
sloping surface

slit /ˈslɪt/ n
fente
narrow cut or opening; a slot
vulve
vulgar, slang: opening of the vagina

slither /ˈslɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈslɪð.ɚ/ v
glisser se faufiler

slithy /ˈslaɪði/ adj
lubricilleux
slimy and lithe

sliver /ˈslɪv.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈslɪv.ɚ/ n
gratte-ciel tour
New York: narrow high-rise apartment building
languette
bait made of pieces of small fish
éclat écharde
long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment

slivovitz /ˈslɪvəvɪts/ /ˈslɪvəˌvɪts/ n
slivovitz
rakija made from distilled, fermented plum juice

slob /slɒb/ n
flemmard souillon
lazy, slovenly person
lambin
lazy, obese person

slobber /ˈslɒbə(ɹ)/ n
bave
saliva or liquid running from one's mouth

slobber /ˈslɒbə(ɹ)/ v
baver
to allow saliva or liquid to run from one's mouth

sloboda n
sloboda
a kind of settlement in the history of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine

sloe /ˈsloʊ/ /ˈsləʊ/ n
prunelle
fruit of Prunus spinosa

slogan /ˈsloʊɡən/ /ˈsləʊɡ(ə)n/ n
slogan
catchphrase associated with a product or service being advertised

sloop /sluːp/ n
sloop
single-masted sailboat

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ n
pente
area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward
mathematics
math: slope of the line tangent to a curve at a given point
pente inclinaison
degree to which a surface tends upward or downward

slopestyle n
slopestyle

sloppy /ˈslɑ.pi/ /ˈslɒp.i/ adj
ample large lâche
imprecise or loose
bâclé négligé
messy; not neat, elegant, or careful
mouillé trop liquide
very wet; covered in or composed of slop

slosh /slɑʃ/ /slɒʃ/ v
éclabousser
of a liquid, to shift chaotically; to splash noisily

sloshing n
ballottement
A motion or action that sloshes.

slot /slɑt/ /slɒt/ n
barre
wooden bar for fastening door
fente emplacement
narrow depression, perforation, or aperture

slot machine n
machine à sous
gambling machine
any coin-operated machine

sloth /slɑθ/ /slɒθ/ /slɔθ/ /sləʊθ/ n
paresse aï
laziness
paresseux aï
mammal

sloth bear n
ours lippu
Melursus ursinus

slothful adj
paresseux
lazy, sluggish

slouch /slaʊt͡ʃ/ n
empoté
awkward, heavy, clownish fellow

slouch hat n
chapeau mou
broad-brimmed felt hat

slough /slʌf/ n
escarre
dead skin on a sore or ulcer
mue
the skin shed by a snake or other reptile

slovenly /ˈslɒv.ən.li/ /ˈslʊv.ən.li/ /ˈslʌv.ən.li/ adj
bâclé négligé
careless or negligent; sloppy
dépeigné négligé
having an untidy appearance; unkempt
sale
dirty, unwashed; disorderly

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ adj
lent
spread over a comparatively long time
of reduced intellectual capacity
lent lente
not quick in motion
lent tardif
lacking in promptness; acting with deliberation

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ v
ralentir freiner
to reduce the speed of

slow and steady wins the race proverb
rien ne sert de courir, il faut partir à point
patient work will conquer any problem

slow cooker n
cocotte mijoteuse
kitchen appliance

slow down v
ralentir décélérer
to reduce speed

slow motion n
ralenti
film stretched in time

slow on the uptake adj
long à la détente
slow to comprehend

slow-cook v
mitonner
cook slowly

slowly /ˈsloʊli/ /ˈsləʊli/ adv
lentement doucement
at a slow pace

slowly but surely adv
lentement mais sûrement
in a slow, yet careful manner

slowness n
lenteur
quality of being slow

slowworm /ˈsləʊwɜː(ɹ)m/ n
orvet
Anguis fragilis

sludge /slʌd͡ʒ/ n
lie
generic term for separated solids

slug /slʌɡ/ n
bastos dragée pruneau
bullet
limace
gastropod

slugabed /ˈsləɡ-/ /ˈslʌɡəbɛd/ /ˈslʌɡəˌbɛd/ n
dormeur dormeuse lève-tard
lazy person who lies in bed after the usual time for getting up

sluggard n
fainéant fainéante flemmard flemmarde
lazy or idle person

sluggish /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/ adj
faiblard poussif
slow; having little motion
naze rétamé
having no power to move oneself or itself; inert

sluice /sljuːs/ /sluːs/ n
écluse
passage for water

sluice gate n
vanne
portal to allow passage of water

slum /slʌm/ n
bidonville
dilapidated neighborhood

slumber /ˈslʌm.bə/ /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ n
somnolence
a very light state of sleep

slumber /ˈslʌm.bə/ /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ v
somnoler
to be in a very light state of sleep

slumber party n
soirée pyjama
a sleepover

slumdweller n
zonard
someone who lives in a slum

slumlord n
marchand de sommeil vendeur de sommeil

slump /slʌmp/ v
s'affaler s'effondrer
to collapse heavily

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ n
coulé legato liaison d'expression
symbol indicating a legato passage
injure insulte
insult or slight

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ v
dissimuler filouter
to cheat; to trick
dissimuler flouter maquiller
printing: to blur or double, as an impression from type; to mackle
dénigrer dévaloriser rabaisser traiter
to insult or slight
dévaloriser
to soil, sully, to contaminate, disgrace
glisser
to cover over, disguise, conceal; to pass over with little notice
lier phraser
to play legato
mal articuler
to articulate poorly

slurry /ˈslɝ.i/ /ˈslʌ.ɹi/ n
lisier purin
agriculture: mixture of animal waste, other organic material and sometimes water used as fertilizer

slush /slʌʃ/ n
barbotine
flavored shaved ice served as a drink
gadoue
liquid mud or mire
névasse neige fondue sloche
half-melted snow

slush fund n
caisse noire
money stored for illegal or dishonest purposes

slut /slʌt/ /ˈsɫɐt/ n
chienne
a female dog
salope garce pute trainée
sexually promiscuous woman
souillon truie
untidy person

slutty /ˈslʌti/ adj
putassier salope
Of or resembling a slut

sly /slaɪ/ adj
espiègle
dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice; nimble
malin rusé matois sournois
artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily

sly as a fox adj
rusé comme un renard
very sly

sly fox n
malin matois rusé sournois
person artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily

slyboots n
chattemite

slyly /ˈslaɪli/ adv
sournoisement
in a sly manner

smack-dab adv
en plein milieu pile-poil
exactly, directly

small /smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔl/ /smɔːl/ [smoːɫ] adj
petit jeune
young
petit minuscule
not large

small arms n
petites armes
weapon

small business n
petite entreprise PME TPE
company

small caps n
petite capitale
font variant

small category n
petite catégorie
in category theory

small change n
petite monnaie
a minor or insignificant amount of money

small final n
petite finale

small fry n
menu fretin
things or people of little importance

small hours n
petites heures
very early morning

small intestine n
intestin grêle
upper part of the intestine

small of the back n
cambrure
lumbar region of the back

small pica n
philosophie
size of type

small screen n
petit écran
broadcast or cable television screen

small talk n
bavardage papotage
idle conversation

small text n
petit-texte
7½-point text

small wonder n
pas étonnant (que ...)
unsurprising occurrence

small-minded adj
mesquin
selfish; not mindful of the big picture

small-scale adj
à petite échelle
having a modest scope or extent

small-sized adj
de petite taille petit

smallholder n
petit exploitant
a person who owns or runs a smallholding

smallness n
petitesse
state of being small

smallpox /ˈsmɔlpɑks/ /ˈsmɔːlpɒks/ n
variole petite vérole
disease

smalt n
smalt
blue pigment

smarmy /ˈsmɑɹ.mi/ /ˈsmɑː.mi/ adj
obséquieux
Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ adj
astucieux malin
cleverly shrewd and humorous
habile
exhibiting social ability or cleverness
intelligent
exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books
equipped with intelligent behaviour (digital/computer technology)
élégant
good-looking

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ v
piquer provoquer une douleur aiguë souffrir
to hurt or sting

smart aleck n
je-sais-tout
a know-it-all
vantard
a show off

smart card n
carte à puce
plastic card that has information stored on a computer chip

smart meter n
compteur communicant compteur connecté compteur intelligent compteur interactif
an electronic meter for measuring electricity or gas consumption

smartass n
blagueur farceur gonflé plaisantin
one who is particularly insolent

smartphone /ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/ /ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/ n
ordiphone smartphone téléphone intelligent supertéléphone
electronic handheld device

smartwatch n
smartwatch
wristwatch

smash /smæʃ/ n
smash
in tennis

smash /smæʃ/ v
fracasser
to break violently
percuter
hit extremely hard
écraser
figuratively: to defeat overwhelmingly

smashing /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/ adj
génial géniale sensass super
wonderful

smatter /ˈsmæ.tə/ /ˈsmæ.təɹ/ [ˈsmæ.ɾɚ] v
baragouiner
to speak (a language) with spotty or superficial knowledge
lantiponner
intransitive: talk superficially

smattering /ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈsmæɾɚɪŋ/ n
rudiment
superficial knowledge

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə(ɹ)/ /smɪɚ/ n
frottis trace traînée
mark

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə(ɹ)/ /smɪɚ/ v
badigeonner étaler
to spread (a substance)
couvrir
to spread (a surface) with a substance
diffamer
to damage someone's reputation by slandering, making false accusations

smear campaign n
campagne de diffamation
negative propaganda

smear test n
frottis
gynaecology: screening test

smearer n
badigeonneur barbouilleur
unskillful painter

smectic adj
smectique
of a class of liquid crystals whose molecules are aligned in layers

smectite n
smectite
clay mineral

smell /smɛl/ n
odeur parfum goût
sensation
odorat
sense of smell

smell /smɛl/ v
sentir exhaler fleurer
to have a particular smell, whether good or bad; if descriptive, followed by "like" or "of"
sentir flairer humer odorer
sense with nose

smell a rat /ˈsmɛl ə ˈɹæt/ v
y avoir anguille sous roche
to sense something suspicious

smell fishy v
puer sentir [[l']]arnaque y avoir anguille sous roche

smell-brain n
rhinencéphale
part of brain involved with smelling

smelling salt n
sels
ammonium carbonate when used to restore consciousness

smelly /ˈsmɛli/ adj
puant malodorant puante
having a bad smell

smelt /ˈsmɛlt/ n
éperlan
fish of the family Osmeridae

smelter n
fonderie
place where smelting is done
métalurgiste
person employed to do smelting

smelting n
fonte fonderie
process of melting or fusion, especially to extract a metal from its ore

smew /ˈsmjuː/ n
harle piette
Mergus albellus

smidgen /ˈsmɪd͡ʒən/ n
chouïa
very small amount

smile /ˈsmaɪ.əl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ n
sourire
a happy face expression using mouth, but without producing voice

smile /ˈsmaɪ.əl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ v
sourire
to have a smile on one's face

smile from ear to ear n
sourire jusqu'aux oreilles
large smile

smile from ear to ear v
sourire à pleines dents
to smile widely

smiley /ˈsmaɪli/ n
émoticône smiley
representation of a smiling face

smiling /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ adj
souriant
that smiles or has a smile

smirch /smɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ v
salir
to dirty

smirk /smɜːk/ /smɝk/ n
ricanerie sourire en coin
smile that is insolent, offensively self-satisfied or scornful

smirk /smɜːk/ /smɝk/ v
ricaner
to smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous

smite /smaɪt/ v
frapper
to hit

smith /smɪθ/ n
forgeron forgeronne
craftsperson who works metal

smithereens /smɪðəˈɹiːnz/ /ˌsmɪðəˈɹinz/ n
miettes
fragments or splintered pieces; numerous tiny disconnected items

smithsonite n
smithsonite
mineral

smock /smɑk/ /smɒk/ n
blouse
a blouse
a loose garment worn as protection
undergarment

smocking /ˈsmɑkɪŋ/ /ˈsmɒkɪŋ/ n
nid d'abeilles
embroidery technique in which the fabric is gathered and embroidered with decorative stitches

smog /smɑɡ/ /smɒɡ/ /smɔɡ/ n
smog
urban air pollution

smoke /smoʊk/ /sməʊk/ n
clope
colloquial: cigarette
fumée
visible particles and vapour given off by burning material

smoke /smoʊk/ /sməʊk/ v
descendre
slang: to kill, especially with a gun
fumer
to inhale and exhale smoke from a burning cigarette
to inhale and exhale tobacco smoke regularly or habitually
to preserve or prepare by treating with smoke
to give off smoke

smoke and mirrors n
miroir aux alouettes poudre aux yeux écran de fumée

smoke detector n
détecteur de fumée
device

smoke grenade n
fumigène grenade fumigène
bomb that generates thick smoke

smoke like a chimney v
fumer comme un pompier fumer comme un sapeur fumer comme un Turc fumer comme un dragon fumer comme une cheminée
to smoke tobacco frequently

smoke ring n
rond de fumée ronds de fumée
smoking trick

smoke-filled adj
enfumé

smokebox /sməʊkbɒks/ n
boîte à fumée
chamber before chimney

smoked /smoʊkt/ /sməʊkt/ adj
fumé
of food, preserved by treatment with smoke

smoked beef n
boeuf fumé

smoked meat n
smoked meat viande fumée
Montreal-style smoked meat
viande fumée
smoked meat in general

smoked salmon n
saumon fumé
edible salmon that is cured by smoking

smokefall n
cascade de vapeur cascade de vapeur d'azote
artificial waterfall of smoke for shows
retombée de suie retombée de suies retombées de suie retombées de suies
soot fallout from a cloud of smoke
tombée de la brume
close of the day before nightfall, when fog comes

smokehouse /ˈsmoʊkˌhaʊs/ n
fumoir
structure to smoke food

smoker /ˈsmoʊkɚ/ n
fumeur fumeuse
person who smokes tobacco habitually
fumoir
apparatus for smoking food

smokescreen n
rideau de fumée écran de fumée
smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover
écran de fumée
anything used (metaphorically) to conceal or distract

smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ adj
bonne
Sexually attractive, usually referring to a woman

smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ n
tabagisme
smoking of tobacco

smoking jacket n
smoking
men's jacket to be worn while smoking

smoking room n
fumoir
room designated for smokers

smoky /ˈsmoʊki/ adj
enfumé
filled with smoke

smoky eyes n
smoky eyes yeux charbonneux

smoky quartz n
quartz fumé
type of quartz

smolder /ˈsmoʊldɚ/ v
couver se consumer
to burn with no flame and little smoke
ronger son frein
to show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion

smooch /smuːt͡ʃ/ v
bécoter
(informal) to kiss

smooth /smuːð/ adj
douce
linguistics, classical studies, of a vowel: lacking marked aspiration
doux facile
without difficulty
lisse
bland; glib
edge: lacking projections or indentations; not serrated
lisse plat
lacking friction, not rough
naturel
action: natural; unconstrained
régulier lisse
mathematics, of a function: Having derivatives of all finite orders at all points within the function’s domain
sophistiqué
suave; sophisticated
souple
motion: unbroken

smooth /smuːð/ v
lisser
make smooth
statistics: capture important patterns in the data, while leaving out noise

smooth as a baby's bottom adj
doux comme une peau de bébé
very smooth

smooth breathing n
esprit doux
diacritic mark in Greek

smooth muscle n
muscle lisse
involuntary muscle

smooth snake n
coronelle lisse
Coronella austriaca

smooth talker n
beau parleur

smooth-talking adj
mielleux
ingratiating

smooth-tongued adj
mielleux
able to flatter with words

smoothen /ˈsmuːðən/ v
lisser
make smooth

smoothie /ˈsmuːði/ n
smoothie frappé aux fruits frappé
drink

smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/ adv
doucement souplement
in a smooth manner

smorgasbord /ˈsmɔɹɡəsˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsmɔːɡæs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɔːɡəs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɜːɡəs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɜːɡəʊs(ˌ)bʊəd/ /ˈʃmɔɹ-/ n
smörgåsbord
Swedish-style buffet comprising a variety of cold sandwiches and other dishes

smother /ˈsmʌðɚ/ v
cuire à l’étouffée
to cook in a close dish
suffoquer
to breathe with great difficulty
étouffer
to extinguish or deaden
to suffocate

smudge /smʌd͡ʒ/ n
bavure
a blemish; a smear

smudge /smʌd͡ʒ/ v
maculer
to obscure by blurring

smug /smʌɡ/ adj
suffisant auto-satisfait fat
irritatingly pleased with oneself; self-satisfied

smuggle /ˈsmʌɡəl/ v
passer en contrebande contrebander
to import or export, illicitly or by stealth, without paying lawful customs charges or duties

smuggler /ˈsmʌɡ.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsmʌɡ.əl.ə(ɹ)/ n
contrebandier contrebandière
One who smuggles things

smuggling n
trafique contrebande
an act of something being smuggled

smugness n
complaisance indulgence
state or quality of being smug

smurf /smɜːf/ /smɝf/ n
schtroumpf Schtroumpf
fictional character

smut /smʌt/ n
charbon
range of fungi
cul
sexually vulgar or pornographic material

snack /snæk/ n
casse-croûte casse-croute grignotage
an item of food eaten between meals
casse-croûte goûter casse-croute encas hors-d'œuvre
a light meal

snack /snæk/ v
grignoter
to eat between meals
to eat a light meal

snack bar /ˈsnækbɑɹ/ /ˈsnækbɑː/ n
bistro cafétéria
small restaurant serving light meals

snag /ˈsnæɡ/ n
andouiller
one of the secondary branches of an antler
aspérité chicot
stump or base of a branch
chicot
tooth projecting beyond the rest
tree fixed in the bottom of a river or other navigable water
hic pépin
problem or difficulty

snail /sneɪl/ [sn̥eɪ̯ɫ] n
escargot
sluggard
escargot limaçon
any animal of the class Gastropoda having a shell

snail mail n
courrier papier courrier traditionnel
postal mail

snail's pace n
à pas de tortue
a very slow pace

snailery n
escargotière

snailfish n
poisson-limace
marine fish

snake /sneɪk/ n
furet
plumbing tool
serpent
legless reptile

snake /sneɪk/ v
serpenter
to move in a winding path

snake charmer n
charmeur de serpent charmeur de serpents charmeuse de serpent charmeuse de serpents psylle
snake charmer

snake eagle n
circaète
bird of prey

snake oil n
poudre de perlimpinpin
fraudulent, ineffective potion or nostrum

snakehead n
ophicéphale
fish
passeur
smuggler

snakelet n
serpenteau
a baby snake

snakeling n
serpenteau
a small snake

snakess n
serpente
female snake

snaky /ˈsneɪki/ adj
serpentin
resembling or relating to snakes

snap /snæp/ n
claquement de doigts
act of producing sound with fingers
claquer
quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound
instantané photo photographie
informal: photograph

snap /snæp/ v
claquer des doigts
to snap one's fingers
rompre
to break apart suddenly or at once

snap election /ˌsnæp iˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ˌsnæp ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ n
élections anticipées
election called before the regularly scheduled time

snap fastener n
bouton-pression
fastening mechanism

snap one's fingers v
claquer les doigts
create a sound with one's fingers

snap up v
arracher
to buy quickly

snapdragon /ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/ n
gueule-de-loup gueule-de-lion
any plant of the genus Antirrhinum

snappish /ˈsnæpɪʃ/ adj
hargneux
exhibiting irritation
harneux
likely to snap or bite

snappy /ˈsnæpi/ adj
fissa
rapid and without delay

snapshot /ˈsnæpʃɒt/ n
instantané
A photograph

snare /snɛə/ /snɛəɹ/ /snɛɹ/ n
caisse claire
music: type of drum
collet piège
trap

snare drum n
caisse claire
tubular drum

snarl /ˈsnɑː(ɹ)l/ n
embrouille sac de nœuds
knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle

snarl /ˈsnɑː(ɹ)l/ v
grogner
To growl

snatch /snæt͡ʃ/ n
arraché
competitive weightlifting event
bribe
piece of sound

snatch /snæt͡ʃ/ v
arracher
to snatch a victory
arracher enlever
to grasp and remove
arracher piquer s'emparer de voler
to steal
saisir empoigner happer
to grasp quickly

snath /snæθ/ n
manche
shaft of a scythe

snazziness n
élégance
Elegance in manner of dress

sneak /sniːk/ n
resquilleur
a cheat; con artist; trickster

sneak /sniːk/ v
cacher dissimuler masquer planquer
to hide in a mean or cowardly manner
faucher piquer resquiller
to creep

sneak in v
entrer en douce
to enter without being noticed

sneaker /ˈsnikɚ/ n
basket espadrille tennis
leisure shoes, often worn for sports; trainers

sneakily adv
sournoisement
in a sneaky manner

sneaky /ˈsniːki/ adj
furtif insaisissable
difficult to catch due to constantly outwitting the adversaries
sournois fourbe
dishonest; deceitful

sneer /snɪə̯/ /snɪɚ̯/ v
ricaner
raise a corner of the upper lip slightly in scorn

sneeze /sniːz/ n
éternuement atchoum
act of sneezing

sneeze /sniːz/ v
éternuer
expel air as a reflex

snicker /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪkɚ/ n
ricanement
stifled laugh

snicker /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪkɚ/ v
ricaner
to emit a snicker

snide /snaɪd/ adj
sarcastique
nasty, sarcastic
trompeur
tricky, deceptive

sniff /snəf/ /snɪf/ v
renifler
to make a short audible inhalation
sniffer
to inhale drugs in powder form through the nose

sniffer dog n
chien de détection
police dog trained to sniff

sniffer plane n
avion renifleur
airplane for oil detection

snifter /ˈsnɪftə(ɹ)/ n
pipe à cognac verre à cognac
pear-shaped glass

snigger /ˈsnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪɡɚ/ n
ricanement
a sly or snide laugh

snigger /ˈsnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪɡɚ/ v
ricaner
to emit a snigger

snip /snɪp/ n
tchac
sound produced by scissors

snip /snɪp/ v
cisailler découper
to cut with short sharp actions

snipe /snaɪp/ n
bécassine
bird of the family Scolopacidae

snipe hunt /ˈsnaɪpˌhʌnt/ n
chasse au dahu
prank

sniper /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ n
franc-tireur
a person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position
any attacker using a non-contact weapon against a specific target from a concealed position
tireur isolé

sniper rifle n
fusil de précision fusil à lunette
long-range rifle

snippet /ˈsnɪpɪt/ [ˈsnɪpɪ̈(ʔ)t̚] n
fragment
a tiny piece or part
snippet
a textfile containing a relatively small amount of code

snitch /snɪt͡ʃ/ n
mouchard balance délateur dénonciateur indic indicateur
informer, one who betrays his group
voleur voleuse
thief

snitch /snɪt͡ʃ/ v
balancer
inform on
moucharder
contact or cooperate with the police
voler piquer
steal

snivel /ˈsnɪvəl/ n
morve
nasal mucus; snot

snivel /ˈsnɪvəl/ v
chialer colloquial pleurnicher
to whine or complain, whilst crying

snob /snɑb/ /snɒb/ n
snob
person who seeks to be a member of the upper classes

snobbery n
snobisme
the property or trait of being a snob

snobbish /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/ adj
snob snobinard
having the property of being a snob

snobbishness n
snobisme
state or quality

snog /snɒɡ/ v
peloter
slang: kiss passionately

snood /snuːd/ n
pendeloque
flap of skin on the beak of a turkey

snooker /ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnʊkɚ/ n
billard snooker
cue sport

snoop /snuːp/ n
détective privé
a private detective
enquête investigation
the act of snooping
fouine
one who snoops

snoop /snuːp/ v
espionner
to be devious and cunning so as not to be seen
espionner fouiner
to secretly spy on or investigate, especially into the private personal life of others

snoop around v
espionner
to snoop

snooper /ˈsnuːpə(ɹ)/ n
fouineur
one who snoops

snoot /snuːt/ n
cône spot
theater: cylindrical or conical attachment on a spotlight

snooze /snuːz/ n
roupillon
A period of sleep; a nap

snooze /snuːz/ v
faire un somme faire une sieste piquer un roupillon

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ n
ronflement
act and noise of snoring

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ v
ronfler
breathe during sleep with harsh noises

snorer n
ronfleur ronfleuse
person who snores

snoring /ˈsnɔːɹɪŋ/ n
ronflement
action or sound

snorkel n
tuba prise d'air
hollow tube used for breathing underwater

snort /snɔɹt/ n
reniflement
sound made by exhaling roughly through the nose

snort /snɔɹt/ v
renifler
to exhale roughly through the nose
sniffer
to inhale (usually a drug) through the nose

snot /snɒt/ n
morve roupie
mucus
morveux
contemptible child

snot /snɒt/ v
moucher
to blow, wipe or clear the nose

snot-nosed adj
morveux
young and arrogant

snotnose n
morveuse morveux
one who is snot-nosed

snotty adj
impertinent
ill-tempered, impertinent
morveux
dirtied with snot

snout /snaʊt/ /snʌʊt/ n
indic
slang: police informer
museau groin
long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast

snout moth n
pyrale
moth of the family Pyralidae

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ [snoʊ̯] [snəʊ̯] n
blanc comme neige
colour
chute de neige
collective precipitation
neige
precipitation
TV noise
cocaine

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ [snoʊ̯] [snəʊ̯] v
neiger
have snow fall from the sky

snow bunting n
bruant des neiges plectrophane des neiges
bird

snow cannon n
canon à neige
machine that spurts out snow over pistes

snow chain n
chaine de neige
a chain put on a wheel of a vehicle to give it more traction

snow cone n
glace pilée
crushed ice with flavoring

snow fence n
paravalanche
snow fence

snow globe n
boule à neige
decorative object

snow goose n
oie des neiges oie blanche
Chen caerulescens

snow groomer n
dameuse
snow groomer

snow kayaking n
kayak de neige kayak sur neige

snow leopard n
once léopard des neiges
a large feline mammal, Panthera uncia

snow pea n
mangetout
cultivar of pea

snow pentathlon n
pentathlon des neiges
pentathlon involving five winter events

snow petrel n
fulmar des neiges pétrel des neiges
small, pure white fulmarine petrel

snow scoop n
pelle traîneau pelle-traîneau
snow removal tool

snow shed /ˈsnoʊˌʃɛd/ /ˈsnəʊʃɛd/ n
galerie pare-neige
tunnel-like structure protecting roads and railroad tracks from snow

snow shovel n
pelle à neige
a shovel designed specifically for the shovelling of snow

snow-capped adj
au sommet couvert de neige au sommet enneigé enneigé
covered with snow at the top

snow-covered adj
enneigé neigeux
covered with snow

snow-white adj
blanc immaculé
as white as snow

snowball /ˈsnoʊbɑl/ /ˈsnoʊbɔl/ /ˈsnəʊbɔːl/ n
boule de neige balle de neige
ball of snow

snowball effect n
effet boule de neige
accelerating growth

snowball fight n
bataille de boules de neige
play fight

snowberry n
symphorine

snowbird /ˈsnoʊbɝːd/ /ˈsnəʊbɜːd/ n
junco ardoisé
dark-eyed junco

snowblower n
déneigeuse souffleuse
a device for clearing a path or road of snow

snowboard /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ n
snowboard planche à neige
board

snowboard /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ v
faire de la planche faire du snowboard
to ride a snowboard

snowboarder /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹdɚ/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːdə/ n
planchiste snowboardeur snowboardeuse
someone who snowboards

snowboot n
après-ski
a water-resistant type of footwear

snowcat n
chenillette
vehicle

snowdrift /ˈsnəʊdɹɪft/ n
congère
bank of snow

snowdrop /ˈsnoʊ.dɹɑp/ /ˈsnəʊ.dɹɒp/ n
perce-neige
plant

snowed under adj
débordé
having a lot of things to do

snowfall /ˈsnoʊfɔːl/ n
chute de neige
instance of falling of snow

snowless adj
sans neige
without snow

snowman /ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ /ˈsnəʊ.mæn/ n
bonhomme de neige
figure made of snow

snowmobile n
motoneige
vehicle

snowmobiler n
motoneigiste
snowmobile operator

snowplow n
chasse-neige
in skiing or skating
chasse-neige déneigeuse charrue
vehicle

snowshoe /ˈsnoʊʃu/ n
raquette à neige raquette
flat footwear worn to facilitate walking in deep snow

snowstorm /ˈsnəʊstɔːm/ n
boule à neige
snow globe
tempête de neige
bad weather involving blowing winds and snow

snowsuit n
combinaison de ski
winter outerwear

snowy /snəʊi/ adj
neigeux
marked by snow

snowy owl n
harfang harfang des neiges
large white owl

snub /snʌb/ n
camouflet
deliberate affront or slight

snub /snʌb/ v
snober
to slight, ignore, behave coldly toward
to turn down, dismiss

snub-nosed monkey n
rhinopithèque
monkey of genus Rhinopithecus

snuff /snʌf/ n
tabac à priser snuff
fine-ground tobacco

snuff /snʌf/ v
éteindre
extinguish candle or oil-lamp

snuffbox n
tabatière
small box

snuffle /snʌfəl/ n
reniflement
instance of sniffing loudly

snuffle /snʌfəl/ v
renifler
to sniff loudly

snug /snʌɡ/ adj
confortable douillet
comfortable; cosy, cozy

snuggle /ˈsnʌ.ɡəl/ v
se blottir se lover se pelotonner
to lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ adj
afin que pour que
in order that
ainsi comme ça
in a particular manner
alors ben du coup
interjection used to introduce a new topic
aussi si
to a particular extent
donc alors
with the result that
le
in that state
si tellement vraiment
very
tellement
slang: very much

so be it phraseologicalUnit
ainsi soit-il qu'il en soit ainsi soit
indication of acceptance

so far adv
jusqu'alors jusqu'à maintenant jusqu'à présent
until now; previously; yet

so far so good proverb
jusqu'à présent, tout va bien
up to this point, all is OK

so help me God phraseologicalUnit
que Dieu me vienne en aide
phrase used as a promise that an action will be carried out

so long interjection
salut à bientôt
informal: goodbye

so many adj
tant

so much adj
tellement tant
to such a quantity or degree

so much adv
tellement
to a certain degree or extent

so much for phraseologicalUnit
tant pis
an expression of dismissiveness or resignation

so much so conjunction
à tel point que

so much the better phraseologicalUnit
tant mieux
that is or would be even better

so that conjunction
pour que afin que de sorte que afin de
in order to

so to speak adv
en quelque sorte pour ainsi dire d'une certaine façon
in a manner of speaking

so what interjection
et alors
reply of indifference

so-and-so n
Machin Tartempion Trucmuche Untel chose machin
placeholder name
ci et ça
anything generic

so-called /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/ adj
dénommé dit
so named
soi-disant prétendu
so named, but wrongly so

so-so /ˈsəʊˌsəʊ/ /ˌsəʊˈsəʊ/ adj
comme ci comme ça couci-couça
neither good nor bad

so-so /ˈsəʊˌsəʊ/ /ˌsəʊˈsəʊ/ adv
couci-couça comme ci comme ça
neither well nor poorly

soak /soʊk/ /səʊk/ v
faire tremper immerger
to immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation
tremper
to be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it
éponger
to allow (especially a liquid) to be absorbed

soaked /səʊkt/ adj
trempe trempé
drenched

soaking wet adj
tout mouillé
maximum (when speaking of a person's weight)
trempé comme une soupe
extremely wet

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ n
savon
substance

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ v
savonner
apply soap in washing

soap bubble n
bulle de savon
sphere of soap water

soap dish n
porte-savon
a container for soap

soap opera n
feuilleton soap soap opera téléroman
television serial

soapberry n
savonnier
woody plant

soapbox /ˈsəʊpbɒks/ n
estrade tribune
platform for presenting one's viewpoints

soapbox car n
boîte à savon caisse à savon
vehicle

soapery n
savonnerie
factory making soap

soapstone n
stéatite
soft rock

soapwort n
saponaire
herb

soar /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ n
envol
upward flight
essor
act of soaring

soar /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ v
grimper en flèche monter en flèche s'envoler s'élancer
to rise rapidly or high
planer
to fly aloft with little effort
to fly by means of a glider
s'élever monter
to mount upward on wings

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ n
sanglot
a cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ v
dire en sanglotant
say (something) while sobbing
sangloter
weep with convulsive gasps

sob story n
histoire larmoyante histoire à faire pleurer dans les chaumières
sad story

soba /ˈsoʊbə/ /ˈsɐʉbɘ/ /ˈsəʊbə/ n
soba
Japanese buckwheat noodle

sobbing /ˈsɑbɪŋ/ /ˈsɒbɪŋ/ adj
sanglotant sanglotante
that or who sobs

sobbing /ˈsɑbɪŋ/ /ˈsɒbɪŋ/ n
sanglotement
action of the verb "to sob"

sober /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/ /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ adj
sobre
not drunk
moderate
dull
not given to excessive drinking of alcohol

sober /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/ /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ v
cuver
overcome intoxication

sober as a judge adj
sobre comme un chameau
completely sober

sober up v
dégriser désenivrer
to become sober

sobornost n
sobornost
a unity of people in loving fellowship

sobriety /səˈbɹaɪ.ɪti/ n
sobriété
quality or state of being sober
quality or state of not being intoxicated

sobriquet /ˈsoʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ /ˈsoʊ.bɹɪ.kɛt/ /ˈsəʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ n
sobriquet surnom familier
familiar name for a person or thing

soccer /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ /ˈsɒk.ə/ n
football soccer
game

soccer field n
terrain de football
a playing field on which the game of soccer is played

sociability n
sociabilité
the skill, tendency or property of being sociable or social

sociable /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/ adj
sociable
tending to socialize or be social; friendly; inviting; congenial

sociable lapwing n
pluvier sociable
Vanellus gregarius

social /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/ adj
social
relating to society
extroverted or outgoing

social Darwinism n
darwinisme social
theory

social anxiety n
anxiété sociale
discomfort or fear in social situation

social anxiety disorder n
anxiété sociale phobie sociale
the most common anxiety disorder

social capital n
capital social
goodwill
value created by social relationships

social class n
classe sociale
class of people

social climber n
arriviste grimpeur
one who tries to improve his or her social position

social conditioning n
conditionnement social

social construct n
construction sociale
social convention or perception

social contract n
contrat social
agreement or contract

social credit n
crédit social
political and economic philosophy

social death n
mort sociale
alienation

social democracy n
social-démocratie
moderate left-wing political philosophy
social democratic society

social democrat n
social-démocrate
supporter of social democracy

social democratic adj
social-démocrate
of or pertaining to social democracy

social distancing /ˈsoʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/ n
distanciation sociale distanciation physique éloignement physique éloignement social
practice of maintaining physical distance between people to reduce the spread of communicable diseases

social housing n
logement social
affordable housing provided by public authorities or non-profit organizations

social insurance number n
NAS numéro d'assurance sociale

social justice n
justice sociale
fairness in society

social justice warrior n
social justice warrior
online activist who zealously promotes social justice causes

social life n
vie sociale
interpersonal relationships
those public activities performed in association with others

social media n
réseau social réseaux sociaux
applications or websites allowing users to communicate

social movement n
mouvement social

social network n
réseau social
network of personal or business contacts
social network service on the Internet

social safety net n
filet de sécurité sociale
government programs

social science n
science sociale
branch of science

social security n
sécurité sociale
benefits
system

social security number n
numéro de sécurité sociale
corresponding number in other countries

social skills n
relationnel sociabilité
personal skills of social communication and interaction

social status n
statut social
honor or prestige attached to one's position in society

social studies n
éducation civique juridique et sociale
study of various subjects

social work n
travail social
any of several professions concerned with providing social services

social worker n
travailleur social travailleuse sociale
person whose profession is social work

socialism /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ n
socialisme
political philosophy of social and economic equality
group of socialist political philosophies
intermediate phase of social development

socialism with a human face n
socialisme à visage humain
political program of reforming state socialism

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ adj
socialiste
Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating socialism

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ n
socialiste
one who supports or advocates socialism

socialist party n
parti socialiste
political party which advocates socialist ideals

socialist realism n
réalisme socialiste
art style

socialistic adj
socialiste
relating to socialism

socialite /ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪt/ n
socialite
person of prominence and influence

socialization n
socialisation
sociology: the process of learning one’s culture

socialize v
développer l'aspect social socialiser
to instruct, usually subconsciously, in the etiquette of a society
fréquenter des gens voir des gens
to interact with others

socially adv
socialement
in social contexts

societal [səˈsaɪ.ə.tɫ̩] [səˈsaɪ.ə.ɾɫ̩] [səˈsaɪ.ɪ.tɫ̩] [səˈsɑɪ.ə.tɫ̩] [səˈsɑɪ.ə.ɾɫ̩] adj
sociétal
societal

societism n
sociétisme
social philosophy that promotes the well being of the group without sacrificing the significance of the individual

society /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ n
société
group of people sharing culture
people of one’s country or community as a whole
group of persons who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest

socio-economic adj
socio-économique
pertaining to a combination of social and economic factors

socio-political adj
sociopolitique
of or pertaining to a combination of social and political factors

sociocracy /ˌsoʊsiˈɒkɹəsi/ /ˌsoʊʃiˈɒkɹəsi/ n
sociocratie
form of government

sociocultural adj
socioculturel
of both society and culture

sociodicy n
sociodicée
justification of the nature of a particular society

sociogram n
sociogramme
graphic representation of the structure of interpersonal relations in a group situation

sociography n
sociographie
the branch of sociology that concentrates on the descriptive analysis of social phenomena

sociolect /-si-/ /-sɪ-/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌlɛkt/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃəˌlɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃə(ʊ).lɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃɪ.ə(ʊ).lɛkt/ n
sociolecte
variant of language used by a social group

sociolinguistics /ˌsoʊsi.oʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊʃjəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
sociolinguistique
the study of social and cultural effects on language

sociological adj
sociologique
of or pertaining to sociology

sociologically adv
sociologiquement
sociologically

sociologist n
sociologue
scientist studying the field of sociology

sociology /ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/ /ˌsəʊʃiːˈɒlədʒiː/ n
sociologie
study of society, human social interactions, etc.

sociometric adj
sociométrique
relating to sociometry or to sociometrics

sociometry n
sociométrie
study of social interactions

sociopath /ˈsoʊ.si.oʊˌpæθ/ /ˈsoʊ.si.əˌpæθ/ n
sociopathe
person with antisocial personality disorder

sock /sɑk/ /sɒk/ n
chaussette bas
covering for the foot
socque
Greco-Roman shoe

sock puppet n
faux-nez marionnette
second account created by a user in an online community
poupée de chiffon marionnette
simple puppet made from a sock

socket /ˈsɑkɪt/ /ˈsɒkɪt/ n
capsule cavité orbite
hollow in a bone
prise douille
mechanical opening
socket
computing interprocess communication channel

sockeye salmon n
saumon rouge
Oncorhynchus nerka

socle /ˈsoʊkəl/ n
socle
a plinth or pedestal

socred n
créditiste
person who subscribes to the social credit political philosophy
social credit political philosophy

sod /sɑd/ /sɒd/ /sɔd/ n
gazon
turf grown for establishment of lawn
bougre
a person, usually male
sodomite; bugger

sod /sɑd/ /sɒd/ /sɔd/ v
gazonner
to cover with sod

sod all n
que dalle
nothing

soda /ˈsoʊdə/ /ˈsəʊdə/ n
carbonate de soude soude
sodium carbonate
eau pétillante
carbonated water
soda liqueur boisson gazeuse
sweet, carbonated drink

soda ash n
carbonate de sodium
sodium carbonate

soda pop n
soda
sweetened, carbonated beverage

soda siphon n
siphon
bottle of soda water

soda water n
eau soude eau gazeuse eau pétillante
water with carbon dioxide

sodality /soʊˈdæl.ɪ.ti/ /səʊˈdæl.ɪ.ti/ n
sodalité
fraternity

sodden /ˈsɑ.dən/ /ˈsɒ.dən/ adj
bourré saoul
stupid as a result of drunkenness
mouillé trempé
soaked

sodium /ˈsoʊ.di.əm/ /ˈsəʊ.dɪəm/ n
sodium
reactive metal

sodium acetate trihydrate n
acétate de sodium trihydrate

sodium benzoate n
benzoate de sodium
the sodium salt of benzoic acid

sodium bicarbonate n
bicarbonate
used as a raising agent
bicarbonate de soude
salt of sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid

sodium bromide n
bromure de sodium
sodium salt of hydrobromic acid

sodium chloride n
chlorure de sodium
chemical term for table salt; NaCl

sodium hydroxide n
hydroxyde de sodium
caustic alkali

sodium stearate n
stéarate de sodium
sodium salt of stearic acid

sodium sulfate n
sulfate de sodium
Na₂SO₄

sodium thiosulfate n
thiosulfate de sodium
inorganic compound used in iodometry, photographic processing, gold extraction, etc.

sodomise /ˈsɒdəmaɪz/ v
sodomiser
to engage in anal sex

sodomist n
sodomiste
sodomist

sodomite n
sodomite
one who practices sodomy

sodomy /ˈsɒdəmi/ n
sodomie enculade
anal sex

sofa /ˈsoʊfə/ /ˈsəʊfə/ n
canapé sofa
upholstered seat

sofa-bed /ˈsoʊfəbɛd/ n
canapé-lit clic-clac divan-lit
sofa that unfolds into a bed

soffit /ˈsɑ.fɪt/ /ˈsɒf.ɪt/ n
soffite
visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element

soft /sæft/ /sɑft/ /sɒft/ /sɔft/ /sɔːft/ adj
doux douce
mou doux molle
easily giving way under pressure
of cloth or similar material: smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh

soft c /sɒft siː/ /sɔft si/ n
c doux

soft drink n
soda boisson gazeuse
sweet, non-alcoholic carbonated beverage

soft drug n
drogue douce

soft g n
g doux

soft landing n
atterrissage en douceur
landing that does not result in the destruction of the payload and/or the vehicle

soft mutation n
lénition mutation adoucissante
word-initial consonant alteration

soft palate n
voile du palais palais mou
tissue

soft power n
puissance douce soft power
political influence that is extended by means of diplomacy, international assistance, cultural exchanges, etc.

soft serve n
glace italienne
frozen dessert

soft sign /ˌsɒftˈsaɪn/ /ˌsɔftˈsaɪn/ n
signe mou
Cyrillic letter Ь/ь

soft soap n
savon noir
soap made with potassium

soft spot /sɑft spɑt/ /sɒft spɒt/ /sɔft spɑt/ /sɔft spɔt/ /sɔːft spɒt/ n
faible
sentimental fondness or affection
point faible
point of vulnerability

soft toy n
peluche nounours toutou
toy made of a soft material

soft underbelly n
ventre mou
weak spot

soft water n
eau douce
water with a low concentration of dissolved minerals

soft-boiled adj
sentimental
sentimental
à la coque
of an egg

soft-pedal /ˈsɑf(t)-/ /ˈsɔf(t) ˌpɛdəl/ /ˌsɒf(t)ˈpɛdl̩/ v
mettre la pédale douce
to reduce the force or impact of (something)

softball n
balle-molle softball
game
softball
ball

softcore pornography n
pornographie soft soft
form of pornography where the sexual acts are relatively unexplicit

soften /ˈsɑf(t)ən/ /ˈsɒfən/ /ˈsɔf(t)ən/ v
adoucir
(transitive) To make something soft or softer

softly /ˈsɑftli/ /ˈsɒftli/ /ˈsɔftli/ adv
doucement
softly, gently

softness /ˈsɑftnəs/ /ˈsɒftnəs/ /ˈsɔftnəs/ n
douceur
the quality of being soft

software /ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒf(t)ˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔf(t)ˌweː/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/ n
logiciel
encoded computer instructions

software architect n
architecte logiciel
an architect of software

software architecture n
architecture logicielle
Translations

software engineer n
ingénieur informaticien
one who designs and implements software solutions

software engineering n
génie logiciel
subfield of engineering concerned with the development, operation, and maintenance of software

software framework n
cadriciel
abstraction used in software development

softwood n
conifère

soggy /ˈsɒɡi/ adj
trempé
soaked with liquid

soggy biscuit n
jeu de la biscotte

soigneur /swæ-/ /swɑ-/ /swɑː-/ /swʌnˈjɜː/ /swʌnˈjɝ/ n
soigneur soigneuse
non-riding member of a racing team whose role is to provide support for the cyclists

soil /sɔɪl̩/ [sɔɪ̯ɫ̩] n
sol terre
unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth
terre sol
mineral or organic material serving as a natural medium for the growth of land plants
mixture of sand and organic material
terre territoire
country or territory
souillure
faeces or urine etc.

soil /sɔɪl̩/ [sɔɪ̯ɫ̩] v
salir souiller
to make dirty

soil fertility n
fertilité des sols
ability of a soil to sustain plant growth

soil oneself v
chier dans sa culotte chier dans son froc faire dans sa culotte se chier dessus
to defecate on oneself accidentally

soil science n
pédologie
scientific study of soil

soiled /ˈsɔɪld/ /ˈsɔɪəld/ adj
souillé sale
dirty

soiree /ˌswɑːˈɹeɪ/ n
soirée
formal evening party

sojourn /soʊˈd͡ʒɝn/ /ˈsoʊd͡ʒɚn/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒən/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒɜːn/ /ˈsəʊd͡ʒɜːn/ n
séjour
short stay somewhere

sojourn /soʊˈd͡ʒɝn/ /ˈsoʊd͡ʒɚn/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒən/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒɜːn/ /ˈsəʊd͡ʒɜːn/ v
séjourner
Stay temporarily

sol /soʊl/ /sɑl/ /sɒl/ /sɔl/ /səʊl/ n
sol
in a movable-do system: the fifth step in a scale

sol /sɑl/ /sɒl/ /sɔl/ n
sol
type of colloid in which a solid is dispersed in a liquid

solace /ˈsɑ.lɪs/ /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ /ˈsɔl.ɪs/ n
consolation réconfort
consolation
source of comfort

solace /ˈsɑ.lɪs/ /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ /ˈsɔl.ɪs/ v
consoler soulager
to give solace to

solanine n
solanine
poisonous glycoalkaloid found in many species of nightshade

solar /ˈsoʊlɚ/ /ˈsəʊlə/ adj
solaire
of or pertaining to the sun

solar calendar n
calendrier solaire
a calendar based on the movement of the Earth around the Sun

solar cell n
cellule photovoltaïque
semiconductor device

solar constant n
constante solaire
amount of incoming solar radiation per unit area

solar day n
jour solaire
time for a planet to rotate once relative to the sun

solar eclipse /ˈsoʊlɚ ɪˈklɪps/ /ˈsəʊlə ɪˈklɪps/ n
éclipse solaire
when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun

solar energy n
énergie solaire
energy from the sun

solar flare n
éruption solaire
violent explosion

solar mass n
masse solaire
unit

solar panel n
panneau solaire
array of connected solar cells

solar plexus n
plexus cœliaque plexus solaire
a complex network of nerves and ganglia, located within the abdomen behind the stomach

solar prominence n
protubérance solaire
large eruption on the Sun

solar radiation n
irradiation solaire
all the electromagnetic radiation and subatomic particles radiated from the sun

solar system /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ n
système solaire
any collection of heavenly bodies orbiting a star

solar thermal collector n
capteur solaire thermique

solar wind n
vent solaire
outflow of charged particles from the solar corona into space

solastalgia /ˌsɒləsˈtæld͡ʒə/ n
solastalgie
form of homesickness

solatium /səˈleɪʃi.əm/ n
pretium doloris solatium doloris
compensation for emotional harm

sold out adj
complet épuisé
completely sold

solder /ˈsoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈsɑd.ɚ/ /ˈsɒl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈsɔ.dɚ/ /ˈsəʊl.də(ɹ)/ n
soudure
any of various alloys that are used to join small pieces of metal together

solder /ˈsoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈsɑd.ɚ/ /ˈsɒl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈsɔ.dɚ/ /ˈsəʊl.də(ɹ)/ v
souder
to join with solder

soldering /ˈsɑdəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊdəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊld(ə)ɹɪŋ/ n
soudure
method of joining two metallic surfaces by melting an alloy between them

soldering iron n
fer à souder
tool

soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ /ˈsɒld͡ʒə/ /ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/ n
mouillette
UK: a piece of buttered bread or toast
soldat soldate
member of an army

soldier of fortune n
mercenaire
mercenary

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] adj
célibataire
unmarried; widowed
seul unique
only

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] n
plante du pied plante
bottom of the foot
semelle plante du pied
bottom of a shoe or boot
sole
fish

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] v
semeler
put a sole on (a shoe or boot)

sole custody n
garde monoparentale
legal arrangement

sole trader n
auto-entreprise
a type of business enterprise

solecism /ˈsoʊlɪsɪzəm/ /ˈsɑləsɪzəm/ /ˈsɒlɪsɪzəm/ [ˈsoʊlɨsɪzəm] n
solécisme
error in the use of language

solely /ˈsoʊl.li/ /ˈsəʊl.li/ adv
exclusivement seulement uniquement
exclusively

solemn /ˈsɑləm/ /ˈsɒləm/ adj
solennel
characterized by or performed with appropriate or great ceremony or formality

solemnity /səˈlɛmnɪti/ n
solennité
instance of solemn behavior
feast day of the highest rank

solenoid /ˈsoʊlɪnɔɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd/ n
solénoïde
coil of wire

solfatara n
soufrière
area of volcanic activity giving off sulfurous steam

solfège /sɒlˈfeɪʒ/ /sɒlˈfɛʒ/ n
solfège
method of sight singing

solicitation /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/ n
sollicitation
instance of soliciting

solicitor /səˈlɪstə/ /səˈlɪsɪtə/ /səˈlɪsɪtɚ/ n
avocat
lawyer whose role has merged with that of a barrister
avoué

solid /ˈsɑ.lɪd/ /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ adj
continu en un seul mot
typography: written as one word
massif
large, massive
plein
extremely filling
plein solide
lacking holes or hollows
solide
in the solid state
strong, unyielding (as of foundations etc)
lacking errors or inconsistencies

solid /ˈsɑ.lɪd/ /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ n
solide
chemistry: fundamental state of matter
geometry: three-dimensional object

solid angle n
angle solide
three-dimensional analog of an angle

solid of revolution n
solide de révolution
solid produced rotating a two-dimensional curve through 360° about an axis

solidarity /ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ti/ /ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ti/ /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɔl.əˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ [ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ɾi] [ˌsɔl.əˈdæɹ.ə.ɾi] n
solidarité
unifying bond between individuals with common goal or enemy
psychological or material support

solidarize v
solidariser
to show solidarity

solidify /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/ v
solidifier
intransitive: to become solid; to freeze
transitive: to make solid; convert into a solid body

solidity /səˈlɪdɪti/ n
solidité
the state or quality of being solid

solidly adv
solidement
in a solid manner

solidus /ˈsɑlɪdəs/ /ˈsɒlɪdəs/ n
soldius
Roman gold coin

soliflor n
soliflore
A vase designed to hold a single flower

soliloquy /səˈlɪləkwi/ n
monologue soliloque
speech or written discourse in this form
soliloque
act of a character speaking to himself

solipede /ˈsɒlɪˌpiːd/ n
solipède
mammal with a single hoof on each foot

solipsism /ˈsɑlɪpsɪzm/ n
solipsisme
theory
vanité
self-absorption

solipsist n
solipsiste
One who adheres to self-absorption and an ignorance of the views or needs of others.

solitaire /ˈsɑ.ləˌtɚ/ /ˈsɒl.ɪˌtɛə(ɹ)/ adj
solitaire
living alone or being alone; solitary

solitaire /ˈsɑ.ləˌtɚ/ /ˈsɒl.ɪˌtɛə(ɹ)/ n
Solitaire
Peg solitaire
dronte de Rodriguez solitaire de Rodriguez
Pezophaps solitaria
dronte de la Réunion ibis de la Réunion solitaire de la Réunion
Threskiornis solitarius
solitaire
bird of genus Myadestes
gem

solitariness /ˈsɒlɪt(ə)ɹɪnəs/ n
solitarisme
state or quality of being solitary

solitary /ˈsɑlɪtɛɹi/ /ˈsɒlɪtɹi/ adj
solitaire seul
living alone or being by oneself

solitary /ˈsɑlɪtɛɹi/ /ˈsɒlɪtɹi/ n
solitaire
one who lives alone

solitary confinement n
isolement carcéral mitard
forced isolation

solitary sandpiper n
chevalier solitaire
Tringa solitaria

soliton n
soliton
self-reinforcing travelling wave

solitude /ˈsɑlɪˌtud/ /ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/ n
solitude
state of being alone

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ adj
solitaire solo
without a companion or instructor
solo
of a musical solo

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ n
solo
job or performance done by one person
piece of music for one

soloist n
soliste
a person who performs a solo

solonchak n
solontchak
soil type

solstice /ˈsoʊl.stɪs/ /ˈsɑl.stɪs/ /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ /ˈsəʊl.stɪs/ n
solstice
point where the earth stands at the extreme of its ellipsis around the sun

solstitial /sɒlˈstɪʃəl/ adj
solsticial
pertaining to a solstice

solubility n
solubilité
(chemistry) the amount of a substance that will dissolve in a given amount of a solvent
the condition of being soluble

soluble [ˈsɔɫ.jʊ.bəɫ] adj
soluble
able to be dissolved

solute /ˈsɒljuːt/ n
soluté
substance that is dissolved in a solvent

solution /səˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
solution
liquid mixture
answer to a problem (mathematics)
an act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.

solutionist n
solutionniste

solvable adj
résoluble
capable of being solved
soluble

solvate v
solvater
chemistry: to form a solvate

solvated adj
solvaté
combined with a solvent

solve /sɑlv/ /sɒlv/ /sɔlv/ v
résoudre solutionner régler oplosse
to find an answer or solution
üstünü açmaq
to find out the perpetrator

solvency n
solvabilité
ability to pay debts

solvency margin n
marge de solvabilité

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] adj
solvable
able to pay all debts

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] n
solvant dissolvant
liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute

solver n
résolveur
one who solves

solyanka n
solianka
a thick, spicy and sour soup in Russian and Ukrainian cuisine

som n
som

somatic adj
somatique
relating to the body of an organism

somatic cell n
cellule somatique
any normal cell of an organism that is not involved in reproduction

somatogenesis n
somatogenèse

sombre /ˈsɑmbɚ/ /ˈsɒmbə/ adj
sombre
dull or dark in colour
melancholy; dismal
dark; gloomy, dimly lit
grave

sombre tit n
mésange lugubre
Poecile lugubris

sombrero /soʊmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ /sɑmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ /səmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ n
sombréro
hat

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] adv
environ quelque
approximately, roughly

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] determiner
certains certain des
certain proportion of
du la
unspecified amount of
quelconque
certain, unspecified or unknown
quelques quelque
unspecified quantity or number of

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] pronoun
de la des du
indefinite amount, part
de la du des
indefinite quantity or number
quelques certains quelque
certain number

some old determiner
bien
some

somebody /ˈsʌmbɑdi/ /ˈsʌmbədi/ /ˈsʌmbədɪ/ /ˈsʌmbʌdi/ pronoun
quelqu'un
some unspecified person

someday adv
un jour
sometime; at some time in the future

somehow /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ adv
d'une façon ou d'une autre quelque part
in one way or another; in some way not yet known or designated

someone /ˈsʌmwʌn/ pronoun
quelqu'un
some person

someone else pronoun
[[quelqu'un]] [[d']]autre
some other person

someone's pronoun
quelqu'un

someone's luck is in phraseologicalUnit
avoir une touche
someone is the object of another person's sexual attraction

somersault /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɑlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɒlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɔːlt/ n
galipette salto saut périlleux
the act of going head over heels

something /ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/ [sʌˑɪŋ] [sʌ̃ː] [ˈsɐm̥(p)θɪŋ] [ˈsʌ(m)ʔm̩] [ˈsʌm̥(p)θɪŋ] [ˈsʌn̪̥θɪŋ] [ˈsʌɾ̃ɪŋ] pronoun
quelque chose
unspecified object
talent that is hard to pin down

something is rotten in the state of Denmark phraseologicalUnit
il y a quelque chose de pourri au royaume du Danemark
Hamlet quotation, used in other contexts to mean "something is not right"

sometime /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ adv
un jour ou l’autre
at an indefinite but stated time in the past or future

sometimes /ˈsʌmtaɪmz/ adv
quelquefois parfois tantôt
on certain occasions, but not always

somewhat /ˈsʌmwɒt/ /ˈsʌmwʌt/ adv
quelque peu assez
limited extent

somewhere /ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛə/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛː/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛə/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛɹ/ adv
quelque part
in some place
to some place

somewhere else adv
ailleurs
to some other place
ailleurs autre part
in or at some other place

sommelier /ˌsɒmˈmɛli.ə/ /ˌsɔməlˈjeɪ/ /ˌsɔːməlˈjeɪ/ n
sommelier sommelière
wine steward / stewardess, wine waiter / waitress

somnambulate /sɑmˈnæm.bjuˌleɪt/ /sɑmˈnæm.bjəˌleɪt/ /sɒmˈnæm.bjʊ.leɪt/ /səmˈnæm.bjəˌleɪt/ v
somnambuler
to walk while sleeping

somnambulism /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪzəm/ n
somnambulisme
sleepwalking

somnambulist [sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst] n
somnambule
a sleepwalker

somnolence /ˈsɑm.nə.ləns/ n
somnolence

somnologist n
somnologue
physician

somnology n
somnologie
study of sleep disorders

son /sɒn/ /sʌn/ n
fils
a male person in relation to his parents
male descendant
a son through major influence
a son through close relationship
an adopted son
familiar address

son of a bitch n
fils de pute fils de putain
objectionable person
saloperie
objectionable thing

son of a gun interjection
ça alors
euphemism

son of a whore n
fils de putain fils de pute
objectionable person

son-in-law /ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/ n
beau-fils gendre
son-in-law

sonar /ˈsoʊ.nɑːɹ/ n
sonar
device

sonata /soʊˈneɪtə/ /səˈnɑːtə/ n
sonate
a musical composition for one or a few instruments

sonata form n
forme sonate structure sonate
a form of classical music

sonatina n
sonatine
piece resembling a sonata but shorter or simpler

song /sɑŋ/ /sɒŋ/ /sɔŋ/ n
chanson chant
music with words

song sparrow n
bruant chanteur
Melospiza melodia

song thrush n
grive musicienne
song thrush

songbird /ˈsɑŋˌbɝd/ /ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈsɔŋˌbɝd/ n
oiseau chanteur
bird

songbook n
chansonnier
book

songster /ˈsɒŋstə(ɹ)/ n
chanteur
man who sings songs

songstress /ˈsɑŋɡ.stɹɪs/ n
chanteuse
a female singer

songwriter n
auteur-compositeur auteure-compositrice autrice-compositrice
someone who writes the lyrics and usually the music of songs

sonic /ˈsɒnɪk/ adj
sonique sonore
of or relating to sound

sonic boom n
bang sonique
the audible effect of a shock wave in the air

sonify v
sonifier
mapping data into sound

sonless adj
sans fils

sonly adj
filial
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a son

sonnet /ˈsɒnɪt/ /ˈsʌnɪt/ n
sonnet
verse form consisting of fourteen lines

sonny /ˈsʌni/ n
fiston
a familiar form of address for a boy

sonogram /ˈsɑnəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈsəʊ.nəˌɡɹæm/ n
échogramme
a medical image produced by ultrasound echo

soon /sun/ /suːn/ adv
bientôt
within a short time

sooner or later adv
tôt ou tard à un moment ou à un autre
set phrase; eventually

soot /suːt/ /sʊt/ /sʌt/ n
suie
fine black or dull brown particles

soothe /suːð/ v
apaiser
to restore to ease
apaiser calmer
to calm or placate
soulager
to ease or relieve pain

soothing /ˈsuːðɪŋ/ adj
apaisant
Freeing from fear or anxiety
Giving relief
apaisant pacifiant rassurant
Tending to soothe

soothsayer /ˈsuːθˌseɪə(ɹ)/ n
devin prophète prophétesse
one who predicts the future

sooty /ˈsʊti/ /ˈsʌti/ adj
fuligineux
of, relating to, or producing soot

sooty-headed bulbul n
bulbul cul d'or
Pycnonotus goiavier

sophism n
sophisme
flawed argument superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive

sophisticated adj
cosmopolite
having obtained worldly experience
raffiné chic mondain sophistiqué
elegant, refined
sophistiqué
appealing to the tastes of an intellectual
complicated, especially of technology

sophistication /səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
sophistication

sophomore /ˈsɑfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒf(ə)mɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔː/ /ˈsɔfmɔɹ/ n
étudiant de deuxième année étudiante de deuxième année
second-year student

sophrological adj
sophrologique
of or relating to sophrology

sophrologist n
sophrologue
someone who practices sophrology

sophrology n
sophrologie
technique to reduce stress and promote well-being

soporific /ˌsoʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɑp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsəʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ adj
soporifique
tending to induce sleep

soporific /ˌsoʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɑp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsəʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ n
somnifère
sleep inducing agent

soppy /ˈsɒpi/ adj
mièvre
sentimental

soprano /səˈpɹænoʊ/ n
soprano
pitch

soprano saxophone n
saxophone soprano
saxophone smaller than alto

sorb /sɔɹb/ n
sorbe corme
fruit
sorbier
rowan tree

sorbet /sɔɹˈbeɪ/ /ˈsɔːbeɪ/ n
sorbet
frozen fruit juice

sorbitol /ˈsɔɹ.bɪˌtɔl/ /ˈsɔː.bɪ.tɒl/ n
sorbitol

sorcerer /ˈsɔɹ.sɚ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːsəɹə(ɹ)/ n
sorcier sorcière
magician/wizard drawing upon natural powers

sorcerer's apprentice n
apprenti-sorcier

sorceress n
sorcière
female wizard

sorcery /ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/ /ˈsɔː.sə.ɹi/ n
sorcellerie
magical power

sordid /ˈsɔɹdɪd/ /ˈsɔː.dɪd/ adj
avide
grasping
crapuleux
saleté
dirty or squalid
sordide
morally degrading

sordine n
sourdine
mute for music

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ adj
douloureux
causing pain
désespérant pénible
dire, distressing

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ n
plaie
injured, infected, inflamed, or diseased patch of skin

sore loser n
mauvais perdant
one who is easily angered by losing

sore throat n
mal de gorge angine maux de gorge
symptom

sorghum /ˈsɔ(ɹ).ɡəm/ n
sorgho sorgo
cereal

sororal /səˈɹɔːɹəl/ adj
sororal sororel sœur
of or pertaining to a sister

sororicide n
sororicide
killing of one’s sister
sister killer

sorority n
sororité
social organization of female students at a college or university

sororize /ˈsɒɹəɹaɪz/ v
sororiser
To hold fellowship like sisters

sorption n
sorption
process of either absorption or adsorption

sorrel /ˈsɒɹəl/ /ˈsɔɹəl/ n
oseille
plant
alezan
colour

sorrow /ˈsɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈsɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈsɔɹ.oʊ/ n
chagrin peine
unhappiness

sorrowful /ˈsɑɹoʊfəl/ /ˈsɑɹəfəl/ /ˈsɒɹəfəl/ /ˈsɒɹəʊfəl/ /ˈsɔɹoʊfəl/ /ˈsɔɹɐʉfɘl/ /ˈsɔɹɘfɘl/ /ˈsɔɹəfəl/ adj
attristant
producing sorrow
douloureux triste
full of sorrow

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ adj
désolé
désolé navré
grieved, saddened
en tren de regretter regretter
repentant, apologetic
piteux
poor, regrettable

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ interjection
désolé pardon
to correct oneself in speech
pardon comment excuse-moi excusez-moi hein quoi
request to repeat
pardon désolé excusez-moi je m'excuse excuse-moi navré
expression of regret or sorrow

sorry I'm late phraseologicalUnit
désolé, je suis en retard
sorry I'm late

sorry, we don't accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
désolé, nous n'acceptons pas les cartes de crédit
sorry, we don't accept credit cards

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ n
tri
computing algorithm
tri triage
act of sorting
type
person
type genre acabit
type

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ v
trier classer
separate according to certain criteria
trier ranger
arrange in order

sort of /ˈsɔɹt əv/ /ˈsɔːt əv/ [ˈsɔɹɾəv] [ˈsɔːt əv] [ˈsɔːʔ əv] [ˈsətəv] adv
en quelque sorte partiellement plus ou moins
in a way etc.

sort out v
résoudre
to fix problem
trier
to organise or separate into groups

sorta /ˈsɔɹtə/ /ˈsɔːtə/ [ˈsɔɹɾə] [ˈsɔːtə] adv
en un sens partiellement
(colloquially) sort of; quite

sortie /ˈsɔɹti/ /ˈsɔːti/ [-ɾi] n
sortie
operational flight carried out by a single military aircraft

sorting n
classement classification

sortkey n
clé de tri

sot /sɒt/ n
sot
stupid person; fool

soteriological /səʊtɪəɹɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/ adj
sotériologique
pertaining to soteriology

soteriology /səʊtɪəɹɪˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
sotériologie
study of salvation

sotto voce /ˌsɑtoʊ ˈvoʊtʃi/ /ˌsɒtəʊ ˈvəʊtʃeɪ/ adv
à mi-voix tout bas
quietly (of speech)

soufflé /suːˈfleɪ/ /ˈsuːfleɪ/ n
soufflé
baked dish

sough /saʊ/ /sʌf/ n
murmure
sound

soul /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] n
soul
soul music
âme
the spirit or essence of a person that is often believed to live on after the person's death
person, especially as one among many
life, energy, vigour

soul music n
soul
music genre

soul patch n
mouche
narrow beard

soulmate n
âme sœur
Someone with whom one has a special connection

sound /saʊnd/ adj
complet solide sûr
complete, solid, or secure
sain
healthy

sound /saʊnd/ n
son
sensation perceived by the ear
vibration capable of causing this
sonde
long, thin probe for sounding or dilating body cavities or canals

sound /saʊnd/ v
avoir l'air
to convey an impression by one's sound
de sonner
to cause to produce a sound
exprimer
prononcer
to pronounce
sonner
to produce a sound
sonder
to probe
tester
to test

sound asleep adj
dormir à poings fermés
sleeping still and silently

sound barrier n
mur anti-bruit
noise-reducing structure
mur du son
drag and other effects of approaching the speed of sound

sound bite /ˈsaʊndbaɪt/ n
clip sonore

sound box n
caisse de résonance
resonant chamber of a stringed musical instrument

sound card n
carte son
a computer hardware device used for generating and capturing sounds

sound effect n
bruitage effet sonore
artificially created or enhanced sound in films, plays or video games

sound engineer n
ingénieur du son
one who practices sound engineering

sound isolation n
isolation acoustique isolation phonique
blocking of sound

sound law /ˈsaʊnd lɑ/ /ˈsaʊnd lɔ/ /ˈsaʊnd lɔː/ n
loi phonétique
rule that describes historical sound change in a language

sound plural n
pluriel externe
in Arabic and other languages, regular plural formed by adding a suffix

sound post n
âme
wooden rod inside a musical instrument

sound wave n
onde sonore onde acoustique
longitudinal wave of pressure transmitted through any plastic material

soundboard n
console de mixage table de mixage
A mixing console

sounding board n
table d'harmonie
thin board that forms part of the resonating chamber of a musical instrument

soundly /ˈsaʊnd.lɪ/ adv
fortement solidement
in a thorough manner

soundproof adj
insonorisé
describing something that does not allow sound through

soundproof v
insonoriser
make resistant to sound

soundproofing n
insonorisation
something that prevents sound from traveling through it
the act of installing material to dampen sound

sounds like a plan phraseologicalUnit
d'accord ça marche ça roule ça roule, ma poule
used to indicate agreement with a proposal to do something

soundscape /saʊndskeɪp/ n
soundscape

soundtrack n
bande originale de film musique de film
a recording of such music for sale
bande son
the sound (especially the music) component of a movie
bande son piste sonore
a narrow strip running down a movie film that carries the recorded sound in synchronization with the pictures

soup /sup/ /suːp/ n
panade pétrin
unfortunate situation
soupe potage velouté
dish

soup kitchen n
soupe populaire
place set up to provide basic food as a charity or in time of disaster

soup up v
débrider
modify higher performance than the specifications

soupspoon n
cuillère à soupe
spoon for eating soup

soupspoonful n
cuillère à soupe
amount

souq /suːk/ /suːq/ n
souk
a street market in the Arabic-speaking countries

sour /ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈsaʊə/ adj
acariâtre acerbe revêche
peevish or bad-tempered
aigre sur acide
having an acidic, sharp or tangy taste
rance aigre
tasting or smelling rancid
tourné rance
made rancid by fermentation, etc.

sour cherry n
griotte
Prunus cerasus
griotte morelle
fruit

sour cream n
crème aigre fromage blanc
cream which has been treated with a benign bacterium

sour milk n
lait aigre lait fermenté
sour milk

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /suːɹs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ /sʊɹs/ n
source
spring etc.
the person, place or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired
informant
(electronics) terminal

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /suːɹs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ /sʊɹs/ v
sourcer
to obtain or procure; used especially of a business resource

source code n
code source source sources
human-readable instructions in a programming language

source criticism n
critique des sources

source document n
pièce justificative
(accounting) document that provides official notification of a credit or debit to an account

source language n
langue source langue de départ
language from which a translation is done

sourdough /ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚˌdoʊ/ n
levain
dough

sourish adj
aigrelet
somewhat sour

soursop /ˈsaʊəɹˌsɒp/ n
corossol
fruit
corossolier
tree

sousaphone n
soubassophone
brass instrument

soutane n
soutane
a long gown

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adj
sud méridional austral
of or pertaining to the south

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ n
sud midi
compass point

south by east n
sud-quart-sud-est
compass point

south by west n
sud-quart-sud-ouest
compass point

south pole n
pôle Sud
the southernmost point on a celestial body
pôle sud
negative magnetic pole

south wind /ˌsaʊθ ˈwɪnd/ n
vent du sud
wind blowing from the south

south-southeast n
sud-sud-est
compass point

south-southwest n
sud-sud-ouest
compass point

southbound adj
en direction du sud
travelling south

southeast n
sud-est
compass point

southeast by east n
sud-est-quart-est
compass point

southeast by south n
sud-est-quart-sud
compass point

southeasterly adj
sud-est
coming from the southeast

southeastern adj
sud-oriental
southeastern

southern /ˈsaʊðɚn/ /ˈsʌðən/ /ˈsʌðɚn/ adj
austral méridional sud
of the south
sudiste austral
of or pertaining to a southern region

southern black tit n
mésange nègre
Melaniparus niger

southern lights n
aurore australe
the aurora of the southern hemisphere

southerner n
sudiste habitant du sud habitante du sud
someone from the south of a region

southernize v
méridionaliser

southpaw /ˈsaʊθˌpɑ/ /ˈsaʊθˌpɔː/ n
gaucher gauchère
informal: one who is left-handed

southwest /saʊˈwɛst/ /saʊθˈwɛst/ n
sud-ouest
compass point

southwest by south n
sud-ouest-quart-sud
compass point

southwest by west n
sud-ouest-quart-ouest
compass point

southwester n
suroît
waterproof hat
wind

southwestern adj
sud-occidental

souvenir /ˈsu.vəˌnɪɹ/ /ˌsoʊ.vəˈnɪ.ə/ /ˌsu.vəˈnɪɹ/ /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə/ n
souvenir
item of sentimental value to remember an event or location

souvlaki /suːvˈlæki/ /suːvˈlɑki/ n
souvlaki souvláki

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ adj
souverain
exercising power of rule

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ n
souverain
monarch
one who is not a subject to a ruler or nation
coin
very large champagne bottle

sovereign state n
État souverain
completely independent state

sovereigntist n
souverainiste souveraintiste
supporter of political independence for Quebec

sovereignty /-ɹɪn-/ /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹənti/ /ˈsɒvɹənti/ [-ɾi] n
souveraineté
of a nation or other polity: the state of being able to control resources, make laws independently, and otherwise govern itself without the coercion or concurrence of other polities

soviet /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/ /ˈsɒ.vi.ət/ /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/ n
soviet
council

sovkhoz n
sovkhoze
soviet state farm

sovnarkhoz n
sovnarkhoze
a regional economic council of the Soviet Union (historical)

sow /saʊ/ n
truie
female pig

sow /soʊ/ /səʊ/ v
semer
disperse seeds

sow one's wild oats v
jeter sa gourme
to spend a period of one's youth behaving irresponsibly

sow the wind, reap the whirlwind proverb
qui sème le vent, récolte la tempête
every decision has consequences; a person's actions will come back to them

sow thistle /saʊ θɪsl̩/ n
laiteron
thistle

sower /ˈsəʊə(ɹ)/ n
semeur semeuse
one who or that which sows

sowing /ˈsoʊɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊɪŋ/ n
semailles
Process by which something is sown

soy /sɔɪ/ n
soja
soy beans

soy milk n
lait de soja
beverage made from soybeans

soy sauce n
sauce de soja sauce soja
a condiment and ingredient made from fermented soybeans

soybean n
soja
plant
seed

soz /sɒz/ interjection
déso

space /speɪs/ n
espace
physical extent in two or three dimensions
area beyond atmosphere of planets
bounded or specific physical extent
piece of type used to separate words
geometry: set of points
mathematics: generalized construct or set
personal freedom
espace blanc
gap between written characters, lines etc.

space /speɪs/ v
espacer
to set some distance apart

space age n
ère spatiale
current historical period which started with the launch of the Sputnik

space alien n
alien extraterrestre
an extraterrestrial being

space bar n
barre d'espace espace
key

space capsule n
capsule spatiale
vehicle or compartment designed to transport people in space and during reentry

space elevator n
ascenseur spatial
cable connecting ground with space

space exploration n
exploration de [[l']]espace exploration spatiale
investigation of space

space flight n
vol spatial
flight into, from, or through space
voyage in space

space heater n
convecteur
heating appliance

space mission n
mission spatiale
journey into space

space probe n
sonde spatiale
unmanned space vehicle designed to voyage beyond Earth's orbit

space race n
course à l'espace
competition between nations in the field of space exploration

space research n
recherche spatiale
research

space rocket n
fusée

space science n
sciences spatiales
discipline

space shuttle n
navette spatiale
vehicle capable of travelling repeatedly between Earth and outer space

space sickness n
mal de l'espace
motion sickness caused by the weightlessness of space flight

space station n
station spatiale
crewed artificial satellite

space suit n
combinaison spatiale
system of clothing worn by astronauts when in space

space tourism n
tourisme spatial
form of tourism

space travel n
voyage dans [[l']]espace navigation spatiale
travel through space in order to visit and explore other worlds

space vehicle n
spationef véhicule spatial

space-filling adj
qui remplit [[l']]espace

spacecraft n
astronef spationef véhicule spatial

spaceforce n
armée de l'espace
military spaceforce

spaceman /ˈspeɪsˌmæn/ n
astronaute cosmonaute spationaute
astronaut

spaceport /ˈspeɪs.pɔːt/ n
base de lancement cosmodrome
a site for launching spacecraft

spacer /ˈspeɪsə(ɹ)/ n
entretoise
an object

spaceship n
vaisseau spatial astronef spationef
vehicle that flies through space

spacetime n
espace-temps
four dimensional continuum

spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ adj
spacieux ample grand logeable
having much space; roomy

spade /sped/ /speɪd/ n
bêche pelle
garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging
pique
one of the black suits in a deck of cards

spades /speɪdz/ n
pique
suit of playing cards

spaghetti /spəˈɡɛti/ [-ɾi] n
gaine
electrical insulating tubing; electrical wiring
spaghettis
dish that has spaghetti (sense 1) as a main part of it
spaghettis spaghetti
type of pasta made in the shape of long thin strings

spaghetti western n
western spaghetti
motion picture set in the American Old West, but produced by an Italian-based company

spaghettification /spəˈɡɛ.ɾə.fəˌkeɪ.ʃən/ /spəˌɡɛt.ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ [-fɪ-] [-ɾɪ-] n
spaghettification
gravitational stretching of objects into long, thin shapes

spaghettify v
spaghettifier

spaghetto n
spaghetti
single strand of spaghetti

spahi /ˈspɑːhiː/ n
spahi

spallation /spɑːleɪʃən/ /spɔːleɪʃən/ /spəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
atomisation explosion fragmentation pulvérisation éclatement
fragmentation due to stress or impact
spallation
physics: nuclear reaction in which a nucleus fragments into many nucleons

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] n
pourriel spam courriel indésirable pollupostage
unsolicited bulk electronic messages

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] v
spammer pourrieller
intransitive

spamdexing n
spamdexing
deliberately manipulating search engines

spammer n
spammer spammeur
someone who sends spam

span /spæn/ /spæːn/ n
empan
Any of various units of length approximating the full width of an open hand

span /spæn/ /spæːn/ v
chevaucher couvrir
to extend through the distance between or across
couvrir s'étendre
to extend through a time period

spangle /ˈspeɪŋɡəl/ /ˈspæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈspæŋɡəl/ n
paillette
small, flat piece of sparkling metallic or metal-like material with a hole which is sewn on to a garment, etc., for decoration

spangled kookaburra n
martin-chasseur pailleté
Dacelo tyro

spaniel /ˈspænjəl/ /ˈspænəl/ n
épagneul
dog breed

spank /spæŋk/ n
pan
a slapping sound, as produced by spanking

spank /spæŋk/ v
fesser
to smack or slap a person's buttocks, with the bare hand or other object.

spankee /ˈspæŋ.kiː/ n
fessé fessée
receiver of a spanking

spanker /spæŋkə/ /spæŋkɚ/ n
fesseur fesseuse
someone who spanks

spanking /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ n
fessée
form of physical punishment
an incident of such an act, also in a non-punitive context

spankingly /ˈspæŋkɪŋli/ adv
vigoureusement
vigorously; freshly

spanner /ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈspæn.ɚ/ n
clé clef clé de serrage clef à écrous serre-écrou
hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts

spar /spɑɹ/ /spɑː/ [spɑɹ] [spɑ˞] n
longeron
aeronautics: beam-like structural member
spath
any crystal with readily discernible faces

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛɚ/ adj
rechange
held in reserve

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛɚ/ v
épargner
to reserve from occupation, use or duty

spare part n
pièce de rechange pièce détachée
component kept in reserve

spare the rod and spoil the child proverb
qui aime bien, châtie bien
if one does not discipline a child he or she will never learn respect or humility

spare tyre n
pneu de secours roue de secours
extra tyre

sparerib /ˌspɛəˈɹɪb/ /ˌspɛɚˈɹɪb/ n
travers de porc
cut of meat including the rib bones

spargosis n
spargose

sparingly adv
parcimonieusement
in a sparing manner

spark /spɑɹk/ /spɑːk/ n
étincelle
figurative: small amount of something, which has the potential to become something greater
burst of electrical discharge
étincelle flammèche
particle of glowing matter

spark plug n
bougie bougie d'allumage
part of an internal combustion engine

sparkle /ˈspɑɹkəl/ /ˈspɑːkəl/ v
luire
to manifest as if by emitting sparks; glisten
scintiller
to shine as if throwing off sparks; scintillate

sparkler n
cierge magique
hand-held firework

sparkling /ˈspɑɹklɪŋ/ /ˈspɑɹkl̩ɪŋ/ /ˈspɑːklɪŋ/ /ˈspɑːkl̩ɪŋ/ adj
effervescent pétillant
of a beverage

sparkling cider n
cidre mousseux cidre pétillant
alcoholic potable

sparkling perry n
poiré mousseux poiré pétillant

sparkling wine n
vin mousseux mousseux vin effervescent
effervescent wine

sparrow /ˈspæɹoʊ/ /ˈspæɹəʊ/ /ˈspɛɹoʊ/ n
bruant
bird of the family Emberizidae
moineau moineau domestique
bird of the family Passeridae
piaf
generically, any small, nondescript bird

sparse /spɑːs/ /spɑːɹs/ adj
clairsemé épars
having widely spaced intervals

sparsity n
parcimonie sparsité
the property of being sparse

spartan /ˈspɑː(ɹ)tən/ adj
spartiate
austere, lacking luxury

spasm /ˈspæz.əm/ n
spasme
contraction of a muscle

spasmodic /spæzˈmɑ.dɪk/ /spæzˈmɒd.ɪk/ adj
spasmodique
of or relating to a spasm

spasmolytic adj
spasmolytique
antispastic

spastic /ˈspastɪk/ /ˈspæstɪk/ adj
spastique
of, relating to, or affected by spasm
spastique handicapé moteur
of or relating to spastic paralysis

spasticity n
spasticité
state, quality or property

spat /spæt/ n
naissain
guêtre
covering worn over a shoe

spatchcock /ˈspæt͡ʃkɒk/ /ˈspæt͡ʃˌkɑk/ n
crapaudine
poultry cut along the spine and spread out

spate /speɪt/ n
crue
a river flood; an overflow or inundation
recrudescence
a sudden rush or increase

spathic adj
spathique
Having good cleavage

spatial /ˈspeɪʃəl/ adj
spatial
pertaining to space

spationaut n
spationaute
a French astronaut

spatiotemporal /ˈspeɪ.ʃiː.oʊˌtɛm.pə.rəl/ /ˈspeɪ.ʃiː.əuˌtem.pə.rəl/ /ˈspæɪ.ʃiː.əʉˌtem.pə.rəl/ adj
spatiotemporel
of or concerning space and time
of or concerning spacetime

spatter /ˈspætɚ/ v
asperger
to splash with small droplets

spatula /ˈspætjʊlə/ /ˈspæt͡ʃələ/ /ˈspæt͡ʃʊlə/ n
spatule
kitchen utensil for turning and lifting

spawn /spɑn/ /spɑɒn/ /spɔn/ /spɔːn/ n
frai
the numerous eggs of an aquatic organism

spawn /spɑn/ /spɑɒn/ /spɔn/ /spɔːn/ v
engendrer
to bring forth in general
frayer
to produce or deposit (eggs) in water

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ n
jargon
jargon/terminology

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ v
parler
to be able to communicate in a language
to communicate with one's voice using words
to deliver a speech

speak for oneself v
parle pour toi !
expressing disagreement
parler de soi-même
to have obvious meaning

speak ill of v
dire du mal médire
to vilify

speak in tongues v
parler en langues
speak in a language unknown to the speaker

speak of the devil phraseologicalUnit
quand on parle du loup quand on parle du loup, on en voit la queue
expression used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive

speak out v
se prononcer
assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known

speak to v
démontrer montrer
to give evidence regarding something
toucher
to resonate with

speak too soon v
parler trop vite

speak volumes v
en dire long vouloir tout dire
to convey significant information beyond what is explicit

speaker /ˈspikɚ/ /ˈspiːkə/ n
haut-parleur baffle
loudspeaker
locuteur locutrice
linguistics: producer of a given utterance
locuteur parleur locutrice parleuse
one who speaks
orateur intervenant intervenante oratrice
one who makes a speech to an audience
président présidente
politics: the chair or presiding officer

speaking /ˈspiːˌkɪŋ/ interjection
([[c'est]]) [[lui-même]]/[[elle-même]] ([[appareil|à l'appareil]])
indication that the person requested is the same as the one who is currently speaking

speaking of adv
en parlant de
relatedly

speaking voice n
voix parlée
quality of voice when speaking

spear /spɪə̯(ɹ)/ /spɪɹ/ n
harpon
sharp tool used by fishermen to retrieve fish
lance
long stick with a sharp tip

spearhead /ˈspiɹ.hɛd/ /ˈspɪə.hɛd/ /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ n
fer de lance
one who leads or initiates an activity
the pointed head, or end, of a spear
the leading military unit in an attack

spearman n
lancier piquier
soldier with spear

spearmint /ˈspɪəˌmɪnt/ /ˈspɪɹˌmɪnt/ n
menthe verte
Mentha spicata

special /ˈspɛʃ.əl/ adj
particulier spécial
of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored
proche
spécial
distinguished by a unique or unusual quality

special /ˈspɛʃ.əl/ n
solde
A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered

special case n
cas particulier
class of phenomena that is a subset of a more general class

special education n
enseignement spécialisé transition éducation spécialisée
educational services designed for students with learning difficulties

special effect n
effet spécial
effect that cannot be reasonably achieved by normal means

special military operation n
opération militaire spéciale
war

special relativity n
relativité restreinte
physics theory

special someone n
amour perle rare personne de son cœur âme sœur

specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ n
spécialiste
expert
physician

specialization /ˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ n
spécialisation
act or process of specializing
biology: adaptation

specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ v
spécialiser
to apply to some specialty or limited object
to mention specially; to particularize

specialized adj
spécialisé
specifically adapted to a specific field

specially /ˈspɛʃəli/ adv
particulièrement spécialement
for a special purpose

specialty /ˈspɛʃəlti/ n
spécialité
that in which one specializes

speciation n
spéciation
biology
spéciation chimique
chemistry

species /-iːz/ /-ɪz/ /ˈspiːsiːz/ /ˈspiːʃiːz/ n
espèce
group of plants or animals having similar appearance
rank in a taxonomic classification

species barrier n
barrière d'espèce
inability of a disease to be transmitted

speciesism /ˈspiːsiːˌzɪzəm/ /ˈspiːʃiːˌzɪzəm/ n
espécisme spécisme

speciesist adj
espéciste spéciste
of or relating to speciesism

speciesist n
espéciste spéciste
proponent

specific /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ /spɛk.ˈsi.fɪk/ /spɪˈsɪf.ɪk/ adj
spécifique
explicit or definite
intended for, or applying to a particular thing

specific epithet n
épithète spécifique
(taxonomy) second word in the scientific name of a species

specific gravity n
densité relative
ratio of the mass of a substance to that of an equal volume of water

specifically /spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/ /spɪˈsɪf.ɪk.li/ adv
spécifiquement
for a specific purpose or reason

specification n
spécification
explicit set of requirements

specificity /spɛsɪˈfɪsɪti/ n
spécificité
the state of being specific rather than general
(statistics) probability in a binary classification test of a true negative being correctly identified

specified /ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/ adj
spécifié
Thoroughly explained

specifier /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪɚ/ n
spécifieur
component of a phrase

specify /ˈspɛs.əˌfaɪ/ /ˈspɛs.ɪ.faɪ/ v
spécifier
state explicitly, in detail, or as a condition

specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ n
exemple
sample
spécimen exemple
example

specious /ˈspiːʃəs/ adj
spécieuse spécieux
seemingly well-reasoned, but fallacious

speciousness n
spéciosité
state or quality of being specious

speck /spɛk/ n
point
tiny spot

speckled trout n
omble de fontaine saumon de fontaine truite mouchetée
freshwater game fish

spectacle /ˈspɛktəkl̩/ n
spectacle
something exciting or extraordinary

spectacle case n
boîte à lunettes étui à lunettes
a case used for spectacles

spectacled bear n
ours à lunettes
Tremarctos ornatus

spectacles /ˈspɛktəkl̩z/ n
lunettes barniques binocles bésicles
a pair of lenses set in a frame

spectacular /spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/ /spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lə/ adj
spectaculaire
amazing or worthy of special attention

spectator /spɛkˈteɪtə/ /ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/ n
spectateur spectatrice badaud badaude
observer

specter /ˈspɛktə/ /ˈspɛktɚ/ n
spectre
ghostly apparition

spectral /ˈspɛktɹəɫ/ adj
spectral
pertaining to a spectre
of a spectrum

spectro- prefix
spectro-
forming words relating to optical spectra

spectrography n
spectrographie
using a spectrometer to produce a spectrograph

spectrometer n
spectromètre
instrument for measuring the absorption of light by chemical substances

spectrometric adj
spectrométrique
of or pertaining to spectrometry

spectrophotometer n
spectrophotomètre
instrument used to measure the intensity of electromagnetic radiation at different wavelengths

spectroscope n
spectroscope
optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis

spectroscopic adj
spectroscopique
of or relating to spectroscopy or to a spectroscope

spectroscopist n
spectroscopiste
a scientist specialising in spectroscopy

spectroscopy n
spectroscopie
scientific study of spectra

spectrum /ˈspɛktɹəm/ n
spectre
range of colors
linear algebra: set of scalar values
range
chemistry: a pattern of absorption or emission of radiation

speculate /ˈspɛk.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈspɛk.jʊˌleɪt/ v
spéculer
to make a risky trade
(obsolete in English) to meditate

speculation /ˌspɛk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
spéculation
business, finance: investment involving higher-than-normal risk
judgment or conclusion reached by speculating
process of thinking or meditation

speculative /ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/ adj
spéculatif
characterized by speculation; based on guessing or unfounded opinions

speculative application n
candidature spontanée
application for a job with an employer who is not currently advertising any vacancies

speculative fiction n
littératures de l'imaginaire
class of fiction involving fantastic, supernatural or futuristic elements

speculatively adv
spéculativement
in a speculative manner

speculator n
spéculateur agioteur boukiman
one who speculates; as in investing

speculoos n
spéculoos spéculos
biscuit

speculum /ˈspɛk.jə.ləm/ /ˈspɛk.jʊ.ləm/ n
spéculum
medical instrument

speech /ˈspiːt͡ʃ/ n
discours parole
an oration, session of speaking
parole discours
vocal communication

speech act n
acte de langage
act carried out by speech

speech bubble n
bulle phylactère
rounded outline representing speech in a cartoon

speech community n
communauté linguistique
group of people sharing a language or way of speaking

speech disorder n
défaut [[d']]élocution défaut de prononciation trouble de la parole trouble du langage
malfunction

speech is silver, silence is golden proverb
la parole est d’argent, le silence est d’or
proverb

speech recognition n
reconnaissance automatique de la parole
software function that processes spoken input

speech therapist n
logopède logopédiste orthophoniste
clinician specializing in speech therapy

speechless /ˈspiːt͡ʃ.lɪs/ adj
sans voix
not speaking; not knowing what to say

speechwriter n
rédacteur de discours
someone who writes speeches for others, especially as a profession

speed /spiːd/ n
speed
slang: amphetamine
vitesse
rate of motion
rapidity
vitesse d'exposition
exposure time

speed /spiːd/ v
foncer
to go fast

speed bump n
ralentisseur casse-vitesse
transverse ridge in the road

speed camera n
radar radar automatique
camera to detect speeding vehicles

speed cushion n
coussin berlinois
speed cushion

speed limit n
vitesse maximale autorisée
maximum speed permitted

speed of light n
vitesse de la lumière
the speed of electromagnetic radiation in a perfect vacuum

speed of sound n
vitesse du son
speed at which sound is propagated

speed reading n
lecture rapide
the skill of reading a text quickly

speed skater n
patineur de vitesse patineuse de vitesse
person who competes in the sport of speed skating

speed skating n
patinage de vitesse
The sport of racing around an oval course on ice skates

speed up v
accélérer
increase speed (transitive)
increase speed (intransitive)

speedboat /ˈspidˌboʊt/ n
vedette
racing boat

speeding /ˈspiːdɪŋ/ n
excès de vitesse
driving faster than the legal speed limit

speeding ticket n
amende
A traffic ticket

speedometer /spiˈdɑ.mɪ.tɚ/ /spiːˈdɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spiːˈdɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spɪˈdɑ.mɪ.tɚ/ /spɪˈdɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spɪˈdɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
compteur de vitesse
a device that measures, and indicates the current speed of a vehicle

speedskiing n
ski de vitesse

speedster n
bolide
one who is noted for being very fast

speedwell /ˈspiːdˌwɛl/ n
véronique
plant

speedy /ˈspiː.di/ adj
rapide prompt
characterized by rapid or swift motion

speleological adj
spéléologique
pertaining to the exploration of caves

speleologist n
spéléologue
person who studies caves

speleology n
spéléologie
scientific study of caves

speleothem /ˈspiː.li.əˌθɛm/ n
spéléothème
secondary mineral, deposited in a cave by the action of water

spell /spɛl/ n
charme sort maléfice
magical effect of such incantation
formule magique sort charme maléfice
magical incantation

spell /spɛl/ v
épeler
to write or say the letters that form a word
to compose a word

spell checker n
correcteur orthographique vérificateur d'orthographe vérificateur orthographique
software application

spellbound adj
envoûté fasciné
fascinated by something; entranced as if by a spell

speller n
correcteur orthographique vérificateur d’orthographe vérificateur orthographique
spell checker
épeleur épeleuse
person who spells

spelling /ˈspɛlɪŋ/ n
orthographe
the practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography
orthographe graphie
a specific spelling of a word

spelling alphabet n
alphabet radio
set of code words

spelling bee n
compétition de l’épellation
spelling contest or competition

spelt /ˈspɛlt/ n
épeautre
a type of wheat, Triticum aestivum spelta

spelunker n
spéléologue
one who explores caves

spelunking n
spéléologie
exploring underground caverns

spend /spɛnd/ v
dépenser
to pay out
dépenser passer
passer dépenser
to consume, to use up (time)

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ adj
dépensier prodigue
improvident, profligate, or wasteful

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ n
dépensier gaspilleur prodigue
someone who spends money improvidently or wastefully

spent /ˈspɛnt/ adj
fatigué épuisé éreinté
used up

sperm /spɜɹm/ /spɜːm/ n
spermatozoïde
cell
sperme semence
semen (fluid)

sperm bank n
banque du sperme banque de sperme
place where sperm is stored

sperm count n
numération des spermatozoïdes
number of spermatozoa in ejaculate

sperm whale n
cachalot
Physeter catodon

spermatic /spəˈmætɪk/ /spɚˈmætɪk/ adj
spermatique
of, pertaining to, or resembling sperm

spermatic cord n
cordon spermatique
spermatic cord

spermatid n
spermatide
haploid cell

spermatogenesis n
spermatogenèse
process of sperm production in the testes

spermatozoid /spɜː(ɹ)ˈmætəˌzəʊ.ɪd/ n
anthérozoïde spermatozoïde
male gamete of certain basal plants

spermatozoon /ˌspɜːmətə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɒn/ n
spermatozoïde
reproductive cell of the male

spessartine n
spessartine
a type of garnet

spew /spjuː/ v
cracher vomir
to eject forcibly and in a stream

sphagnum /ˈsfæɡnəm/ n
sphaigne
moss

sphalerite /ˈsfeɪ.lə.ˌɹaɪt/ /ˈsfæl.ə.ˌɹaɪt/ n
sphalérite
mineral

sphere /sfɪə(ɹ)/ /sfɪɚ/ n
sphère
mathematics: regular three-dimensional object
region in which something or someone is active
sphère boule
spherical physical object

sphere of influence n
sphère d'influence
area influenced by something

spherical /sfiːɹɪkəl/ /sfɛɹɪkəl/ adj
sphérique
of or relating to a sphere or spheres
shaped like a sphere

spherical aberration /ˈsfɪɹ.ɪk.l̩ ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
aberration sphérique
type of lens aberration

spherical angle n
angle sphérique
particular dihedral angle

spherical cap n
calotte sphérique
portion of sphere

spherical geometry n
géométrie sphérique
branch of geometry

spherical lune n
fuseau sphérique
portion of the surface of a sphere cut off by two vertical planes through the centre of the sphere.

spherical wedge n
coin sphérique
volume of a sphere

sphericity n
sphéricité
quality of being spherical

spheroid n
sphéroïde
shape similar to a sphere

spherulite /sfɪrjuːlait/ /sfɪəruːlait/ n
sphérulite

sphincter /ˈsfɪŋk.tə(ɹ)/ n
sphincter

sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ n
sphinx
mythology: creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal

sphygmomanometer /ˌsfɪɡmoʊməˈnɑmɪtɚ/ /ˌsfɪɡməʊməˈnɒmɪtə/ n
sphygmomanomètre tensiomètre
device to measure blood pressure

spice /spaɪs/ n
épice
any variety of spice
épices épice
plant matter used to season or flavour food

spice /spaɪs/ v
épicer
to add spice or spices to

spice up v
pimenter
enhance the flavour of something using spice
make something more exotic, fun or extravagant

spiciness n
pseudo-chaleur
degree to which something is spicy

spicule n
spicule
any of many needle-like crystalline structures that provide skeletal support in marine invertebrates like sponges

spicy /ˈspaɪsi/ adj
épicé
containing spice
épicé piquant pimenté
tangy or pungent

spider /ˈspaɪ̯də/ /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ [ˈspʌɪ̯ɾə(ɹ)] n
araignée
arthropod
snooker, billiards

spiderweb /ˈspaɪ̯dəwɛb/ n
toile d'araignée arantèle toile
net-like construct of a spider

spiel /spiːl/ /ʃpiːl/ n
boniment
A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade

spike /spaɪk/ n
crampons
informal: running shoes with spikes in the soles
pic pieu pique
anything resembling such a nail in shape
pointe clou
very large nail
épi
ear of grain

spike heel n
talon aiguille
a shoe with such a heel
very tall, narrow heel of a shoe

spike strip n
herse

spiked adj
clouté
having spikes
plafonné
of a graph or trend that has rapidly reached a maximum

spikelet n
épillet
botany: secondary spike

spikenard /ˈspaɪknɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈspɪknæɹd/ /ˈspɪknɑːɹd/ /ˈspɪknəɹd/ n
nard
The plant Nardostachys jatamansi
perfumed ointment

spikes n
chaussures crampons pointes
A pair of shoes equipped with spikes on the sole

spill /spɪl/ n
déversement
something that has been dropped

spill /spɪl/ v
renverser répandre déverser
transitive: to drop something so that it spreads out

spill the beans /spɪl ðə biːnz/ v
cracher le morceau vendre la mèche
to reveal a secret; to disclose

spillage /ˈspɪl.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈspɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
déversement
spillage

spillikins n
honchets jeu de jonchets jonchets
a game of skill

spin /spɪn/ n
effet brossage
rotation of a ball in motion
spin tournoiement
physics: quantum angular momentum
tour
circular motion
vrille
flight condition

spin /spɪn/ v
filer
to make yarn
pivoter rapidement tournoyer
to turn around quickly
tournoyer filer

spin a yarn v
monter un bateau raconter des balivernes raconter des histoires raconter des salades
tell a story

spin doctor n
façonneur d’image spin doctor
person hired to improve public image

spin foam n
mousse de spin
topological structure

spin-off n
spin-off
fictional work

spinach /ˈspɪnɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈspɪnɪt͡ʃ/ n
épinards épinard
a particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea

spinal /spaɪ.nl̩/ /spaɪ.nəl/ adj
spinal
related to the spine

spinal cord n
moelle épinière moelle spinale
thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue

spinal nerve n
nerf spinal
nerve

spindle /ˈspɪndəl/ n
essieu
rod which turns, or on which something turns round
fuseau
rod in spinning and winding thread

spindly adj
frêle grêle
slender and of weak appearance

spindrift /ˈspɪndɹɪft/ /ˈspɪnˌdɹɪft/ n
embrun
sea spray blown from the tops of waves by the wind and whipped along the surface of the sea

spine /spaɪn/ n
colonne vertébrale épine dorsale échine
backbone
dos
bound edge of a book
épine piquant
rigid, pointed surface protuberance or needle-like structure

spinel /spɪˈnɛl/ /ˈspɪn.əl/ n
spinelle
any of several hard minerals of cubic symmetry that are mixed oxides of magnesium and aluminium

spineless adj
lâche
uncourageous

spinet /spɪˈnɛt/ /ˈspɪn.ɪt/ n
épinette
short, compact harpsichord

spinnaker pole n
tangon
spar that supports the spinnaker

spinner /ˈspɪnɚ/ n
casserole
A conical cover at the center of some aircraft propellers

spinneret n
filière
spider organ for web spinning

spinning /ˈspɪnɪŋ/ n
filer
process of converting fibres into yarn or thread

spinning jenny n
jenny
early spinning machine

spinning mule n
mule-jenny
machine that spins thread from fibres

spinning top n
toupie
a toy

spinning wheel n
rouet
device for spinning thread with a wheel and a spindle

spinon n
spinon
quasiparticle

spinster /ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/ n
vieille fille
unmarried woman

spiny /ˈspaɪni/ adj
piquant
covered in prickles

spiny dogfish n
aiguillat commun aiguillat tacheté
Squalus acanthias

spiny lobster n
langouste
crustacean of the family Palinuridae

spiny rat n
échinomyie
rodent of the family Echimyidae

spiny-tailed lizard n
fouette-queue
any lizard of the genus Uromastyx

spiracle /ˈspɪɹəkəl/ n
soupirail
small aperture or vent
spiracle
opening used for breathing

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ n
hélice
helix
spirale
geometry

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ v
spiraler
to increase continually

spiral galaxy n
galaxie spirale
galaxy having a number of arms

spiral staircase n
escalier en colimaçon colimaçon
type of staircase

spire /spaɪə/ /ˈspaɪ.ə/ /ˈspaɪ.ɚ/ n
flèche
tapering architectural structure

spirit /ˈspiɹɪt/ /ˈspɪɹɪt/ n
esprit
soul
supernatural being
esprit moral
enthusiasm
esprit élan
manner or style
spiritueux
alcohol

spirit lamp n
lampe à alcool
lamp that burns a volatile liquid fuel

spirit level n
niveau à bulle
spirit level

spirit of salt n
esprit de sel

spirit way n
allée des esprits
ornate road

spirited /ˈspɪɹɪtɪd/ adj
courageux
lively, vigorous, animated or courageous

spirits /ˈspɪɹɪts/ n
spiritueux
strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation

spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪ̈t͡ʃul̩/ adj
spirituel
of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul

spiritualism /ˈspɪɹɪtjuəlɪzəm/ /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəlɪzəm/ /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃəlɪzəm/ n
spiritualisme
the philosophic doctrine, opposing materialism

spiritualist adj
spiritualiste
pertaining to spiritualism

spiritualist n
spiritualiste
one who communicates with the dead

spirituality /ˌspɪɹ.ə.t͡ʃuˈæl.ə.tɪ/ /ˌspɪɹ.ɪ.t͡ʃʉˈæl.ə.tɪ/ [ˌspɪɹ.ə.t͡ʃuˈæl.ə.ɾɪ] [ˌspɪɹ.ɪ.t͡ʃʉˈæl.ə.ɾɪ] n
spiritualité
concern for what is unseen and intangible

spiritualize v
spiritualiser
to make spiritual

spiro n
spiro
spironolactone

spirochete /ˈspaɪ.ɹəˌkit/ n
spirochète
any of several coiled bacteria

spirometer /spaɪˈɹɑm.ət.ɚ/ /spʌɪˈɹɒm.ɪt.ə/ n
spiromètre
medical device

spirometry n
spirométrie
medical measurement

spironolactone /spɪˌɹoʊ.nəˈlækˌtoʊn/ /ˌspaɪ.ɹən.oʊˈlækˌtoʊn/ /ˌspɪɚ.ə.nəˈlæk.toʊn/ /ˌspʌɪ.ɹən.ə(ʊ)ˈlæk.təʊn/ n
spironolactone

spirulina /ˌspaɪɹəˈliːnə/ /ˌspɪɹjʊˈliːnə/ /ˌspɪɹəˈliːnə/ n
spiruline
food supplement

spit /spɪt/ n
broche
thin rod on which meat is skewered for cooking
crachat
saliva
crachement
instance of spitting

spit /spɪt/ v
embrocher
to impale on a spit
cracher
to evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.

spit it out v
cracher le morceau
to overcome reluctance to say something particular or to speak in general

spit wad n
crachat
A wad of spittle spat by someone

spite /spaɪt/ n
dépit
vexation, chagrin, mortification
dépit rancune
ill-will or hatred toward another; a desire to vex or injure

spiteful adj
rancunier
filled with spite

spitting distance n
à deux doigts à un jet de pierre
a short distance

spitting image /ˈspɪtɪŋ ˈɪmɪdʒ/ n
portrait craché
the exact likeness of someone

spittle /ˈspɪ.t(ə)l/ n
crachat postillon
spit, usually frothy

spittoon /spɪˈtuːn/ n
crachoir
receptacle for spit

spitz /spɪts/ n
spitz
Any of several Nordic breeds of dog such as the Pomeranian or Samoyed

splake n
truite moulac
brook trout and lake trout hybrid

splanchnic /ˈsplæŋk.nɪk/ adj
splanchnique
Relating to the viscera or intestines

splash /splæʃ/ n
bruit éclaboussure
impact or impression
plouf
sound made by an object hitting a liquid

splash /splæʃ/ v
asperger éclabousser
to hit or agitate liquid
faire du bruit
to create an impact or impression

splash out v
claquer
to spend a lot of money

splash page /splæʃ peɪdʒ/ [splaʃ peɪdʒ] n
pleine page
page of a comic book

splatter /ˈsplætɚ/ n
éclaboussure
An uneven shape or mess created by something dispersing on impact

splatter /ˈsplætɚ/ v
éclabousser
To splash; to scatter; to land or strike in an uneven, distributed mess

spleen /spliːn/ n
rate
organ
spleen
mood

splendid /ˈsplɛndɪd/ adj
fameux
illustrious; heroic; brilliant; celebrated
splendide
possessing or displaying splendor
showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous

splendor /ˈsplɛndə/ /ˈsplɛndɚ/ n
splendeur
magnificent appearance

splenectomy n
splénectomie
surgical removal of the spleen

splenetic /spləˈnɛtɪk/ adj
splénique
related to the spleen
splénétique
bad-tempered

splenomegaly n
splénomégalie
enlargement of the spleen

splice /splaɪs/ n
épissure
junction or joining of ropes

splice /splaɪs/ v
épisser
genetics

spliff /splɪf/ n
joint pétard spliff
a marijuana cigarette

spline /splaɪn/ n
cannelure clavette
rectangular piece
cerce
flexible strip used in a similar manner to a ruler
languette
strip of wood used in joining wooden parts
spline
smooth mathematical curve

splint /splɪnt/ n
attelle
immobilizing device
éclisse
narrow strip of wood

splinter /ˈsplɪn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪn.tɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ [ˈsplɪɾ̃ɚ] n
faction
group
écharde éclat esquille
fragment of material

splinter group n
formation dissidente
group of members of a political party or of a similar organisation who have decided to create their own organisation

split /splɪt/ adj
divisé
divided

split /splɪt/ n
division
breach, division
fissure
crack, longitudinal fissure
fragment morceau
split-off piece
grand écart
manoeuvre, acrobatic feat ("splits")
split écart
bowling: pattern with missing intermediate pins

split /splɪt/ v
casser couper rompre
to break along the grain
diviser fendre scinder
divide along a more or less straight line
diviser partager répartir
share out
s'arracher se barrer se casser se faire la malle se tirer
leave
séparer
separate

split end n
fourche
hair which has split at the end

split hairs v
chercher la petite bête couper les cheveux en quatre enculer les mouches
to consider fine details

split pea n
pois cassés
dried, peeled, and split seeds of the pea

split the difference v
couper la poire en deux
in a financial transaction
to compromise

split-second n
fraction de seconde
a brief moment

splits n
grand écart
manoeuvre, acrobatic feat

splitting field n
corps de décomposition corps de déploiement corps des racines
(Galois theory, of a polynomial) smallest field containing all roots

splurge /splɜːd͡ʒ/ /splɝd͡ʒ/ v
claquer flamber
to spend lavishly or extravagantly
se ruer

splutter /ˈsplʌtə/ /ˈsplʌtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] v
postillonner
to spray droplets of saliva from the mouth while eating or speaking

spluttery adj
postillonneux
characterised by spluttering

spodumene /ˈspɔdjumin/ n
spodumène
pyroxene mineral, lithium aluminum inosilicate

spoil /spɔɪl/ n
butin dépouille
plunder taken from an enemy or victim

spoil /spɔɪl/ v
dévoiler révéler spoiler
reveal the ending
gâter
to coddle or pamper
gâter gâcher
ruin
gâter tourner
become sour or rancid, to decay

spoilage n
détérioration
process

spoiled /spɔɪld/ adj
gâté pourri
(of a person, usually a child) having a selfish or greedy character due to pampering

spoiler /ˈspɔɪ.lə/ /ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/ n
becquet béquet déporteur
destructeur de portance spoiler
aeronautics: device to reduce lift
spoiler aileron
automobiles: device to reduce lift and increase downforce
spoiler divulgâchage divulgâchis
document, review or comment that discloses

spoils /spɔɪlz/ n
distribution de postes à des membres du parti favoritisme
public offices and their benefits regarded as the peculiar property of a successful party or faction.
pillage sac
that which is taken from another by violence

spoils of war n
butin de guerre
profits extracted as the result of winning a war

spoilsport /ˈspɔɪl.spɔɹt/ /ˈspɔɪl.spɔːt/ adj
rabat-joie trouble-fête
someone who puts an end to harmless fun

spoilt /spɔɪlt/ adj
gâté pourri
of a child
of food: rendered unusable or inedible

spoilt for choice adj
[[avoir l'embarras du choix]]
having many good choices

spoke /spəʊk/ n
rayon
part of a wheel

spoken /ˈspoʊkən/ adj
parlé
concerning speech

spoken for adj
pris
claimed; reserved or occupied

spokeshave n
wastringue herminette
woodworking tool

spokesman n
porte-parole
one who speaks as the voice of a group of people

spokesperson /ˈspəʊkspɜːɹsən/ n
porte-parole
person who acts as the voice of a group of people

spokeswoman n
porte-parole
woman who speaks as the voice of a group of people

spolia opima n
dépouilles opimes

spondee /ˈspɒndi/ n
spondée
word of two syllables

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ n
ivrogne soulard
informal: heavy drinker
éponge
piece of porous material used for washing
marine invertebrate

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ v
éponger
to clean with a sponge

sponge cake n
génoise sponge cake
type of soft cake made from flour, sugar, baking powder and eggs, with a spongy structure

spongy /ˈspʌnd͡ʒi/ adj
spongieux
absorbent, squishy, porous

sponsor /ˈspɑn.sɚ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ n
sponsor commanditaire
one that pays all or part of the cost of an event
person or organisation with responsibility (especially with a religious or financial aspect)

sponsor /ˈspɑn.sɚ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ v
sponsoriser parrainer commanditer financer patronner
to be a sponsor for

sponsorship n
parrainage
aid or support

spontaneity /ˈspɒn.tə.neɪ.ə.ti/ n
spontanéité
the quality of being spontaneous

spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ adj
endémique indigène
produced without being planted or without human labor
impulsif
arising from a momentary impulse
réflexe
controlled and directed internally
soudain
sudden, without warning
spontané
done by one's own free choice, or without planning
proceeding from natural feeling or native tendency without external constraint
spontané naturel
not apparently contrived or manipulated
spontané volontaire
self generated; happening without any apparent external cause

spontaneous generation n
génération spontanée

spontaneously /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ adv
spontanément
in a spontaneous manner

spoof /spuːf/ n
blague
nonsense
duperie farce
act of deception, hoax
parodie
light parody

spoof /spuːf/ v
parodier
to gently satirize
spoofer
to falsify
tromper
to deceive

spook /spuːk/ n
bamboula
pejorative: black person
barbouze espion
spy
fantôme
ghost or phantom
revenant
spirit returning to haunt a place

spooktacular adj
spectraculaire
wonderfully frightening

spooky action at a distance n
action fantôme à distance

spool /spuːl/ n
bobine
spindle

spool /spuːl/ v
bobiner
to send files to some device or program that puts them in a queue for later processing of some kind

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ n
cuillère cuiller
scooped utensil for eating (or serving)

spoon lure n
cuillère
oblong, concave lure

spoonbill n
spatule
bird

spoonerism /ˈspuːnəɹɪzəm/ n
contrepèterie contrepet
phrase where sounds are transposed

spoonful /ˈspuːnfəl/ /ˈspuːnfʊl/ /ˈspʌnfʊl/ n
cuillerée
amount a spoon will hold

sporadic /spəˈɹæd.ɪk/ adj
sporadique
rare and scattered in occurrence
exhibiting random behaviour

spore /spo(ː)ɹ/ /spoə/ /spɔɹ/ /spɔː/ n
spore
reproductive particle
resistant particle produced by bacterium or protist

spork /spoəɹk/ /spɔɹk/ /spɔːk/ n
cuichette cuillère-fourchette
eating utensil

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ n
flirt
amorous dalliance
sport
any athletic activity that uses physical skills

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ v
jouer
amuse oneself
moquer taquiner
mock or tease

sport utility vehicle n
véhicule utilitaire sport
vehicle

sporting /ˈspo(ː)ɹtɪŋ/ /ˈspoətɪŋ/ /ˈspɔɹtɪŋ/ /ˈspɔːtɪŋ/ adj
sportif
pertaining to sports

sporting house n
maison close
Brothel

sports betting n
paris sportifs
the act of betting on sports

sports car n
voiture de sport voiture sportive
automobile designed for high speed

sports center n
centre sportif

sports club n
club sportif club de sport

sports drink n
boisson de l'effort boisson isotonique boisson sportive boisson énergétique
drink whose purpose is to replenish the body's water and energy levels when doing exercise

sports ground n
terrain de sport
a stadium or piece of land used for sport

sports medicine n
médecine du sport
branch of medicine

sportsman n
sportif athlète
(male) athlete

sportsmanship n
sportivité
(good) behavior in sports

sportsperson /spoɹtspɝsən/ /spɔətspɜːsən/ /spɔɹtspɝsən/ /spɔːspɜːsən/ /spɔːtspɜːsən/ n
sportif sportive
someone who plays sport, regardless of gender

sportswear n
vêtement de sport
casual clothing for sport or excercise

sportswoman n
sportive
woman who engages in sports

sporty /ˈspo(ː)ɹti/ /ˈspoəti/ /ˈspɔɹti/ /ˈspɔːti/ adj
sportif
fond of sports

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ n
bouton
pimple, pustule
endroit zone
location or area
peu
small amount
tache
a round or irregular patch of a different color

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ v
détacher
remove, or attempt to remove, a stain
tacher
stain; leave a spot
trouver détecter repérer s'apercevoir
see, pick out, notice or identify

spot of bother /ˈspɑt əv ˈbɑðɚ/ /ˈspɒt əv ˈbɒðə(ɹ)/ n
petit ennui petit souci
slight problem; small predicament

spot the difference n
jeu des sept erreurs
type of puzzle

spot-backed antshrike n
batara moucheté
bird

spot-winged antshrike n
batara étoilé
Pygiptila stellaris

spotlight n
projecteur
a bright lamp, especially one used to illuminate the center of attention on a stage

spotted flycatcher n
gobemouche gris
bird

spotted hyena n
hyène tachetée
Crocuta crocuta

spotted nutcracker n
cassenoix moucheté
Nucifraga caryocatactes

spotted whistling duck n
dendrocygne tacheté
Dendrocygna guttata

spotting scope n
longue-vue lunette d'observation lunette de pointage
compact high-power monocular telescope for observing wildlife or targets

spouse /spaʊ̯s/ /spaʊ̯z/ n
épouse époux
person in a marriage or marital relationship

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ n
bec verseur
a tube through which liquid is poured or discharged
jet
a stream of liquid
souffle
the mixture of air and water thrown up from the blowhole of a whale

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ v
jaillir
to gush forth in a stream
palabrer
to speak tediously and at length

sprachbund /ˈspɹɑkbʊnd/ /ˈspɹɑx-/ /ˈspɹɑːkbʊnd/ /ˈspɹɑːx-/ n
aire linguistique
group of languages sharing areal features primarily due to language contact

sprain /spɹeɪn/ n
entorse
act or result of spraining

sprain /spɹeɪn/ v
fouler
to weaken a joint, ligament, or muscle

sprat /spɹæt/ n
sprat
any of various small marine fish in the genus Sprattus

sprawl /spɹɑl/ /spɹɔl/ /spɹɔːl/ n
expansion étalement

sprawl /spɹɑl/ /spɹɔl/ /spɹɔːl/ v
s'affaler
to sit with limbs spread out
s'étaler, s'étendre
to spread out in disorderly fashion

spray /spɹeɪ/ n
branchette gerbe rameau
small branch of flowers or berries
embrun gouttelette
fine, gentle, dispersed mist of liquid
pulvérisateur vaporisateur
pressurized container
pulvérisation
commercial product

spray /spɹeɪ/ v
pulvériser
to project many small items dispersively
pulvériser vaporiser asperger
to project a liquid in a disperse manner

spread /spɹɛd/ n
pâte à tartiner
food designed to be spread

spread /spɹɛd/ v
propager répandre
(intransitive) to proliferate, to become more widely present, to be disseminated
répandre propager divulguer diffuser
(transitive) to disseminate, make known or present
répandre éparpiller disperser
to disperse, scatter
répandre étendre
(intransitive) to take up a larger area, expand
écarter
to extend, stretch out (limbs etc)
étaler
to stretch out, expand
étaler tartiner
to smear, distribute in a thin layer

spread like wildfire v
se répandre comme une traînée de poudre
spread or disseminate rapidly or uncontrollably

spread oneself thin v
[[s']]éparpiller partir dans tous les sens se disperser
to commit oneself to too many projects

spread the word v
passer le mot
tell a lot of people

spreadable /ˈspɹɛdəbəl/ adj
tartinable à tartiner
spreadable

spreader /ˈspɹɛdɚ/ n
séparateur
spacer
épandeur
device used to spread bulk material
object or person who spreads

spreadsheet /ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/ /ˈspɹɛd.ʃiːt/ n
feuille de calcul
document
tableur
sheet of paper
tableur chiffrier
computer application

spree /spɹiː/ n
frénésie
uninhibited activity

sprig /spɹɪɡ/ n
rameau brin
small shoot or twig

sprightly /ˈspɹaɪtli/ adj
animé
animated, gay}} or vivacious
vif
of a person: full of life and vigour

sprightly /ˈspɹaɪtli/ adv
vigoureusement
in a lively and vigorous way

spring /spɹɪŋ/ n
garde
printemps
season between winter and summer in temperate climates
ressort
device made of flexible material
source
water springing from the ground

spring balance n
peson
a device for measuring weight or force by the elasticity of a spiral spring

spring break n
relâche relâche scolaire semaine de relâche
vacation during the spring

spring cleaning n
ménage de printemps nettoyage de printemps
systematic cleaning at the end of winter

spring constant n
constante de raideur constante de rappel
characteristic of a spring

spring onion n
ciboule
Allium fistulosum

spring peeper n
rainette crucifère

spring roll n
nem rouleau de printemps rouleau printanier
shredded vegetables wrapped in a pancake

spring tide n
maline marée de vive eau
tide which occurs when the moon is new or full

spring to life v
naître
start to exist

spring to mind v
passer par la tête venir à l'esprit
appear in one's thoughts

spring up v
pousser
to come rapidly into existence

springald /ˈspɹɪŋəld/ n
espringale
ancient military engine

springboard n
tremplin
figuratively: anything that launches or provides impulse
flexible diving board
platform on springs used in gymnastics

springbok /ˈspɹɪŋ.bɒk/ /ˈspɹɪŋ.bɔk/ n
springbok
Antidorcas marsupialis

springer n
sommier
stone at the base of an arch

springtail n
collembole
springtail

springwater n
eau de source
water originating from a spring

springy /ˈspɹɪŋi/ adj
élastique
capable of returning to its original form

sprinkle /ˈspɹɪŋkəl/ v
asperger saupoudrer
to cause to fall in fine drops

sprinkler /ˈspɹiŋklɚ/ n
arroseur asperseur
irrigation device
gicleur d'incendie sprinkleur
fire sprinkler

sprint /spɹɪnt/ n
sprint
short race at top speed

sprocket /spɹɒkɪt/ n
coyau
extension of roof
dent
tooth of such wheel
pignon
toothed wheel

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ n
graine germée
edible germinated seed
jeune pousse
child
pousse
new growth on a plant

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ v
faire germer
to cause to grow from a seed
germer
to grow, to germinate

spruce /spɹuːs/ n
épicéa épinette
tree from the genus Picea

spruce up v
bichonner
to dress smartly, elegantly

spry /spɹaɪ/ adj
actif alerte vif vigilant
nimble, active

spud /spʌd/ n
patate
informal: potato

spud /spʌd/ pn
Dauphin Dauphine
child game

spumoni n
spumone
ice cream dessert

spunk /spʌŋk/ n
entrain vitalité vivacité
courage; spirit; mettle; determination
foutre
slang: semen

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ n
embranchement
any protruding part
ergot
appendage near the foot
éperon
implement for prodding a horse

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ v
stimuler
to urge or encourage to action
éperonner
to prod

spur cell n
acanthocyte
spiny cell

spurge /spɜːd͡ʒ/ /spɝd͡ʒ/ n
euphorbe épurge
any plant of the genus Euphorbia

spurious /ˈspjɔ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspʊ.ɹi.əs/ adj
faux trompeur
false

spurn /spɜːn/ /spɝn/ n
coup de pied
a kick

spurn /spɜːn/ /spɝn/ v
dédaigner
to waste; fail to make the most of
dédaigner renier
to reject disdainfully

spurt /spɜːt/ /spɝt/ v
gicler
to gush

sputcheon /ˈspʌt͡ʃən/ n
batte batte de la cuvette
metal lining of a scabbard’s mouth

sputnik /ˈspʊtnɪk/ /ˈspʌtnɪk/ n
spoutnik
a Soviet robotic space satellite

sputter /ˈspʌtɚ/ v
postillonner
to emit saliva or spit from the mouth in small, scattered portions, as in rapid speaking
pulvériser
to cause surface atoms or electrons of a solid to be ejected by bombarding it with heavy atoms or ions
revêtir, métalliser
to coat the surface of an object by sputtering

spy /spaɪ/ n
espion espionne
person who secretly watches

spy /spaɪ/ v
espionner
to act as a spy

spy ring n
réseau d'espionnage
spy network

spyglass n
longue-vue lunette d'approche
portable telescope

spyplane n
avion-espion mouchard
military aircraft used for surveillance

spyware n
espiogiciel logiciel espion
program

squab /ˈskwɑb/ /ˈskwɒb/ n
pigeonneau
meat of a young pigeon or dove
pigeonneau colombeau colombelle
baby pigeon or dove

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ n
dispute guéguerre riotte
minor fight or argument

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ v
se chamailler
participate in a minor fight or argument

squacco /ˈskwækoʊ/ /ˈskwækəʊ/ n
crabier chevelu héron crabier
Ardeola ralloides

squad /ˈskwɑd/ /ˈskwɒd/ n
escadron
unit of tactical military personnel or police officers
escouade
small group of people organized for a purpose

squadron /ˈskwɒd.ɹən/ n
escadre escadron
navy: detachment of vessels
escadron
army: body of cavalry
air force: tactical unit of at least two flights

squalene /ˈskweɪliːn/ /ˈskwɑːliːn/ n
squalène
triterpene hydrocarbon

squalid /ˈskwɒlɪd/ adj
sordide dégueulasse
extremely dirty

squall /ˈskwɔːl/ n
grain
sudden storm, as found in a squall line

squall /ˈskwɔːl/ v
brailler hurler
to cry or wail loudly

squall line n
ligne de grains
line of thunderstorms

squalor /ˈskwɑlɚ/ /ˈskwɒlə(ɹ)/ n
conditions misérables saleté repoussante
squalidness

squamous /ˈskweɪ.məs/ /ˈskwɑː.məs/ adj
squameux écailleux
scaly

squander /ˈskwɑn.dɚ/ /ˈskwɒnd.ə/ [ˈskwɒnd.ə] [ˈskʷɑn.dɚ] v
gaspiller dilapider gâcher
to waste

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ adj
carré
shaped like a square
used in the names of units
socially conventional

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ n
carreau
carré
type of polygon
second power
slang: socially conventional person
unit of measurement of area
case
cell in a grid
place
open space in a town
équerre
tool

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ v
élever au carré
math: to multiply by itself

square bracket n
crochet
symbol [ or ]

square centimeter n
centimètre carré
unit of area

square foot n
pied carré
unit of area equal to that of a square of one foot each side

square kilometre n
kilomètre carré
standard unit of area

square matrix n
matrice carrée
matrix having the same number of rows as columns

square meal /skwɛə ˈmiːl/ /skwɛɚ ˈmil/ /skwɛː-/ n
bouffe boustifaille
complete and satisfying meal

square metre n
mètre carré
standard unit of area

square number n
nombre carré carré parfait
an integer which is the product of some integer with itself

square one n
case départ
the place where one begins

square rig n
gréement carré
sailing rig

square root n
racine carrée
number

squared adj
carré
raised to the second power

squarely /ˈskwɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈskwɛɹ.li/ adv
carrément
In a direct, straightforward and honest manner
carrément d'équerre à l'équerre
In the shape of a square; at right angles
carrément fermement solidement
Firmly and solidly

squash /skwɑʃ/ /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔɹʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ n
squash
the sport
courge
plant and its fruit of the genus Cucurbita

squash /skwɑʃ/ /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔɹʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ v
presser
to compress

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ adj
trapu
relatively short or low and thick or broad

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ n
squat
building occupied without permission

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ v
s'accroupir
to bend at the knees
squatter
to occupy without permission

squat toilet n
toilettes à la turque
toilet which is operated by squatting

squatter /ˈskwɑːtəɹ/ /ˈskwɒtə/ n
squatter
one occupying a place without permission

squaw /skwɔː/ n
squaw
a woman, wife; especially a Native American woman

squeak /skwiːk/ n
craquement crissement grincement
short, high-pitched sound

squeak /skwiːk/ v
grincer couiner craquer crisser piailler
emit sound

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ n
crissement
a high-pitched sound

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ v
balancer cafter dénoncer moutonner
to rat on someone
crier crisser hurler
to scream a high-pitched squeal

squeal like a stuck pig v
crier comme un putois gueuler comme un veau
to utter loud squeals

squeegee /skwiːˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈskwiˌd͡ʒi/ /ˈskwiːd͡ʒiː/ n
raclette
tool used for cleaning glass

squeegee mop n
vadrouille éponge
squeezable sponge mop

squeeze /skwiːz/ v
pressurer
to remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty
serrer presser comprimer tasser
to apply pressure to from two or more sides at once

squeeze out v
exprimer
used other than as an idiom, to squeeze out

squelch /ˈskwɛlt͡ʃ/ v
clouer le bec museler réduire au silence
to halt, stop, eliminate
faire flip-flap faire floc floc
to make a sucking, splashing noise

squib /skwɪb/ n
notule
short article, often published in a journal

squid /skwɪd/ n
calmar encornet pieuvre poulpe seiche
sea animal

squiffy /ˈskwɪf.i/ adj
pompette
slightly intoxicated

squiggle /ˈskwɪɡl̩/ v
griffonner
to write (something) illegibly

squill /skwɪl/ n
scille
plant of the genus Scilla

squinch /skwɪnt͡ʃ/ n
trompe
structure between walls to transition to circular

squint /skwɪnt/ n
coup d'oeil
quick or sideways glance
short look
plissement des yeux
expression in which the eyes are partly closed
strabisme
look of eyes which are turned in different directions, like in strabismus

squint /skwɪnt/ v
loucher
to look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions
to look or glance sideways
louvoyer
to be not quite straight
plisser les yeux
to look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight

squire /ˈskwaɪə/ /ˈskwaɪəɹ/ n
cavalier escorte
male follower of a lady
châtelain seigneur
title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman; esquire
majordome valet
male attendant on a great personage
écuyer
armor-bearer who attended a knight

squirearchy n
noblesse de provence
landowning gentry

squirm /skwɜːm/ /skwɝm/ v
gigoter remuer se tortiller
twist one’s body with snakelike motion

squirrel /ˈskwɝl/ /ˈskwɝl̩/ /ˈskwɝəl/ /ˈskwɪɹl̩/ /ˈskwɪɹəl/ /ˈskwʌɹəl/ n
écureuil
rodent

squirrel monkey n
sapajou saïmiri singe-écureuil
Saimiri

squirt /skwɜːt/ /skwɝt/ n
jet
small, quick stream; a jet
morveuse morveux
small child

squirt /skwɜːt/ /skwɝt/ v
gicler
to be ejected, in a rapid stream

squirt gun n
pistolet à eau
a toy gun used to shoot water

squirting cucumber n
concombre d'âne
Ecballium elaterium

squish /skwɪʃ/ v
écraser
To squeeze, compress, or crush

squishiness /ˈskwɪ.ʃi.nəs/ n
mollesse spongiosité viscosité
State or quality

squishy /ˈskwɪʃi/ adj
mou spongieux visqueux
(of an object or substance) yielding easily to pressure; very soft; especially, soft and wet, as mud

stab /stæb/ n
percée
act of stabbing

stab /stæb/ v
poignarder frapper d'un coup de couteau
to pierce or wound with pointed object

stab in the back n
trahison
act of betrayal

stab in the back v
prendre en traître
to betray somebody

stability /stəˈbɪlɪti/ [stəˈbɪlɪɾi] n
stabilité
condition of being stable
tendency to recover from perturbations

stabilization /ˌsteɪ.bəl.aɪz.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsteɪ.bəl.ɪz.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
stabilisation
process of stabilizing

stabilize /ˈsteɪ.bəl.ˌaɪz/ v
stabiliser
to make stable
to become stable

stabilizer n
stabilisateur
substance added to something in order to stabilize it

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ adj
stable
relatively unchanging

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ n
écurie
building for horses
étable
stable for oxen, cows, cattle
étable écurie
building for managing ungulates, normally horses

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ v
établer
put or keep in a stable

stable boy n
garçon d'écurie
boy or young man who attends in a stable

stable equilibrium n
équilibre stable

stabling siding n
voie de garage
storage siding

stably adv
d’une manière stable
in a stable manner

stack /stæk/ n
pile
a pile of identical objects
computing: data structure

stack /stæk/ v
empiler
To place objects or material in the form of a stack

stack trace n
trace d’appels
hierarchical trace used in debugging

stacker /ˈstækɚ/ n
gerbeur
worker in supermarket

staddle /ˈstædəl/ v
baliver
mark a tree to be spared

stadion n
stade
A unit of length roughly equal to 1/8 mile

stadium /ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ n
stade
venue where sporting events are held

stadtholder /ˈstadˌhəʊldə/ /ˈstatˌhəʊldə/ /ˈstædˌhoʊldɚ/ /ˈstætˌhoʊldɚ/ n
stadhouder stathouder
chief magistrate of the Dutch Republic

stadtholderess n
stathouderesse

staff /stæf/ /stɑːf/ [staf] [steəf] [stäːf] [stæf] [stɐːf] [stɑːf] [stɛəf] n
bâton canne
long, straight, thick rod or stick to assist in walking
personnel
employees of a business
portée
music: horizontal lines on which notes are written

staffer n
membre du personnel
member of a staff

stag /stæɡ/ n
bœuf
castrated bull
cerf
adult male deer

stag beetle n
cerf-volant lucane cerf-volant
any large beetle in Lucanidae

stag's-horn clubmoss n
lycopode en massue
Lycopodium clavatum

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ n
calèche
short for stagecoach
platine
place on a microscope
scène
in theatre
étage
in geology
étape phase
phase

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ v
mettre en scène
to produce on a stage
mettre en scène forger monter de toutes pièces
to demonstrate in a deceptive manner
organiser
(protest, strike, ...) to carry out

stage direction n
indication scénique didascalie
instruction given to an actor

stage fright n
trac
state of nervousness about performing

stage left n
côté cour
area to the left (facing audience) of the stage

stage manager n
régisseur
person responsible for the organization of a stage production

stage name n
nom de scène
pseudonym of an entertainer

stage right n
côté jardin
area to the right (facing audience) of the stage

stage whisper /ˈsteɪdʒ ˈwɪs.pə/ /ˈsteɪdʒ ˈwɪs.pɚ/ n
en aparté
(theater) A line that is performed on stage as if it were whispered, but is spoken loud enough that the audience can hear

stage-coach /ˈsteɪdʒ.koʊtʃ/ /ˈsteɪdʒ.kəʊtʃ/ n
diligence calèche
horse-drawn coach to transport passengers and mail

staged adj
mettre en scène
intended for the performance stage
monté de toutes pièces
planned, prepared

stagedoor n
entrée des artistes
door used by actors and other professionals

stagflation /stæɡˈfleɪʃən/ n
stagflation
inflation accompanied by stagnant growth

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ n
chanceler flageoler tituber vaciller
an unsteady movement of the body in walking or standing

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ v
chanceler
to begin to doubt and waver in purposes
tituber
to walk in an awkward, drunken fashion
to move to one side and the other, as if about to fall, in standing or walking

staging n
mise en scène
theater: performance of a play

staging post n
étape
intermediate stopping point

stagnate /ˈstæɡneɪt/ v
stagner
to cease activity

stagnation /stæɡˈneɪʃən/ n
stagnation
inactivity

staid /sted/ /steɪd/ adj
guindé guindée
not capricious or impulsive

stain /steɪn/ n
colorant
substance used to soak into a surface and colour it
souillure tache
blemish on one's character or reputation
tache
discoloured spot or area

stain /steɪn/ v
colorer
to treat a microscope specimen with a dye
entacher
to taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
tacher
to discolour something

stained glass n
vitrage
craft
vitrail vitre de couleur
coloured glass

stainless adj
inoxydable
describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration

stainless steel adj
acier inoxydable inox
made of stainless steel

stainless steel n
acier inoxydable inox
corrosion-free alloy

stair /stɛə/ /stɛɚ/ n
escalier volée
series of steps
marche
single step

staircase /ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/ n
escalier
stairway

stairlift n
monte-escalier
motorized platform installed in a stairway

stairs /ˈstɛəz/ /ˈstɛɹz/ n
escalier
contiguous set of steps

stairway /ˈstɛəweɪ/ /ˈstɛɹweɪ/ n
escalier
set of steps allowing one to walk up or down comfortably

stairwell n
cage d'escalier
a shaft in a multi-story building enclosing a stairway or staircase

stake /steɪk/ n
enjeu mise
wager or pledge
participation
share or interest in a business
pieu
Mormonism: territorial division
pieu piquet jalon pal tuteur
pointed long and slender piece of wood etc.
piquet
croquet: finishing stick
poteau
timber to which a martyr was affixed to be burned

stake out v
jalonner
to mark off the limits by stakes

stakeholder /ˈsteɪkˌhoʊl.dɚ/ /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.də/ /ˈstæɪkˌhəʉl.də/ n
agent d'entiercement
escrow agent
partie prenante intervenant
person or organisation with a legitimate interest
plaideur
interpleader

stakeout n
planque
covertly watching a location

stalactite /stəˈlækˌtaɪt/ /ˈstæl.əkˌtaɪt/ n
stalactite
mineral deposit hanging from the roof of a cave

stalagmite /stəˈlæɡˌmaɪt/ /ˈstæl.əɡˌmaɪt/ n
stalagmite
mineral deposit

stale /steɪl/ adj
caduc démodé périmé suranné vieilli
no longer new or interesting
rassis rance croupi défraîchi vicié
having lost its freshness

stalemate /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/ n
impasse
blocked situation without personal loss
pat
chess term

stalinization n
stalinisation
the process of stalinizing

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ n
tige
stem or main axis of a plant

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ v
harceler
to (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment
traquer
to approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer

stalker n
rôdeur rôdeuse
person who secretly follows someone, sometimes with unlawful intentions
traqueur traqueuse
person who stalks game

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ n
cabine de douche
very small room used for a shower
logette stalle
compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed
parterre stalle
seat in a theatre
stalle
seat in a church, reserved for church officials and dignitaries
stand étal
small open-fronted shop
étable
stable; place for cattle
étal
bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale
décrochage
aeronautics: loss of lift

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ v
engraisser
to fatten
caler
(of an engine) to stop suddenly
décrocher
to exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in loss of lift
faire patienter retarder
to employ delaying tactics against
gagner du temps
to employ delaying tactics

stall handler n
pousseur tireur
someone responsible for manoeuvring the horse between the gates

stallion /ˈstæli.ən/ /ˈstæljən/ n
étalon cheval entier
uncastrated male horse

stallioner n
étalonnier
owner of stallions

stalwart /ˈstɑl-/ /ˈstɒl-/ /ˈstɔl.wɚt/ /ˈstɔːl.wət/ adj
courageux vaillant
courageous
robuste
firmly or solidly built

stalwart /ˈstɑl-/ /ˈstɒl-/ /ˈstɔl.wɚt/ /ˈstɔːl.wət/ n
pilier
one who firmly supports a cause

stamen /ˈsteɪ.mən/ n
étamine
A flower part that produces pollen

stamina /ˈstæmənə/ /ˈstæmɪnə/ n
endurance résistance
power of sustained exertion

staminiferous adj
staminifère
having stamens

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ n
bégaiement

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ v
balbutier bégayer
to stutter

stammering n
bafouillage balbutiement bégaiement

stamp /stæmp/ n
cachet
indentation or imprint made by stamping
cachet tampon
device for stamping designs
timbre
any small piece of paper bearing a design on one side and adhesive on the other

stamp /stæmp/ v
affranchir timbrer
to apply postage stamps to
estamper
to mark by pressing quickly and heavily
estampiller tamponner
to give an official marking to
taper (du pied)
to move (the foot or feet) quickly and heavily
taper du pied
to step quickly and heavily

stamp collector n
philatéliste
person who collects stamps

stamp duty n
droit d'enregistrement
tax on certain documents

stamp hinge n
charnière
gummed strip of paper for mounting stamps on album

stamp out /stamp aʊt/ v
juguler mettre fin à
to get rid of

stampede /stæmˈpiːd/ n
bousculade
an intensive movement of a crowd
bousculade débandade
any sudden flight or dispersion

stamper /ˈstæmpə(ɹ)/ n
tamponneur tamponneuse
one who stamps

stamping ground n
terrain favori
place one likes to go

stance /staːns/ /stæns/ /stɑːns/ [stɐːns] [stɛəns] [stɛːns] n
point de vue attitude position
opinion or point of view
position posture
manner, pose, or posture in which one stands

stanch /stæn(t)ʃ/ /stɑːn(t)ʃ/ v
étancher
to stop the flow of (blood)

stanchion /ˈstænʃən/ /ˈstɑːnʃən/ n
appui étançon
vertical pole, post or support

stand /stænd/ [steənd] n
piédestal pupitre socle
device to hold something upright or aloft
étal stand
small building or booth

stand /stænd/ [steənd] v
attendre
to be positioned to gain or lose
se lever
to rise to one’s feet
tolérer
to tolerate
être debout se tenir debout
to support oneself on the feet in an erect position

stand a chance v
avoir l'occasion avoir la moindre chance avoir une chance prendre le risque
have a chance

stand at attention v
garde à vous

stand back v
reculer
maintain a safe distance
s'abstenir se taire
to abstain from participation

stand by v
maintenir rester fidèle à s'en tenir à
to remain loyal or faithful to (some decision etc.)
se tenir prêt
to wait in expectation of some event

stand corrected v
au temps pour moi autant pour moi
to acknowledge, after someone else's correction of a statement one made, that this statement was indeed incorrect and that this correction is justified

stand guard v
monter la garde
to guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect

stand in for v
remplacer suppléer
replace

stand on ceremony v
faire des façons faire des manières faire des âties
act in a formal manner

stand on one's own two feet v
voler de ses propres ailes
idiomatic: to be independent

stand out v
ressortir se démarquer se détacher
be obvious in contrast to one's surroundings

stand to reason /ˌstænd tə ˈɹiz(ə)n/ /ˌstænd tə ˈɹiːzn̩/ v
tomber sous le sens aller de soi
to seem logical, rational, or reasonable

stand up v
faire faux bond poser un lapin
to avoid a prearranged meeting
mettre debout
bring something up and set it into a standing position
se lever se mettre debout
rise from a sitting position

stand up to v
supporter tenir
withstand
tenir tête
object or interfere

stand-alone /ˈstænd.əˌləʊn/ adj
autonome
operating without additions or assistance

stand-in n
doublure
person who stands in for an actor during shooting setup

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ [ˈsteəndɚd] n
standard
level of quality
standard étalon
something used as a measure
étendard
a flag or ensign

standard definition n
définition standard
system that uses a resolution

standard deviation n
écart type
statistical measure

standard lamp n
lampe à pied liseuse torchère
a floor lamp supported by a pole

standard language n
langue standard
standard variety

standard of living n
niveau de vie
relative measure of quality of life

standard poodle n
caniche royal
a big poodle

standard-bearer n
porte-étendard
person who carries flag or banner

standardise [ˈstændə(ɹ)daɪz] v
normaliser standardiser
to establish a standard

standardization n
standardisation
process of complying with a standard
process of establishing a standard

standing committee n
commission parlementaire
parliamentary or congressional committee

standing order n
ordre permanent domiciliation
regular transfer of fixed sum between bank accounts

standing ovation n
standing ovation
enthusiastic applause

standing stone n
pierre dressée pierre levée
prehistoric monument

standing wave n
onde stationnaire
a wave form which occurs in a limited, fixed medium

standoff /ˈstænd.ɑf/ /ˈstænd.ɒf/ /ˈstænd.ɔf/ /ˈstænd.ɔːf/ [ˈsteən.dɑf] n
entretoise filetée
a device which maintains a fixed distance

standpoint /ˈstændpɔɪnt/ n
point de vue
point of view

standstill n
immobilisation surplace arrêt paralysie
complete immobility

stanene n
stannène

stanitsa n
stanitsa
a Cossack village

stannic /ˈstænɪk/ adj
stannique
containing tetravalent tin

stannite n
stannite
a mineral, a sulfide of copper, iron, and tin

stanza /ˈstænzə/ n
strophe stance
a unit of a poem

stapes /ˈsteɪ.piːz/ n
étrier

staphylococcus /ˌstæfələˈkɔkəs/ /ˌstæfɪləˈkɒkəs/ n
staphylocoque
bacterium of the genus Staphylococcus

staphyloplasty n
staphyloplastie

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ n
aliment de base
basic food
production principale
basic or essential supply
agrafe
wire fastener used to secure stacks of paper
wire fastener in general

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ v
agrafer
secure with a staple

stapler /ˈsteɪplə/ /ˈsteɪpləɹ/ n
agrafeuse brocheuse
device which binds together paper

star /staː(ɹ)/ /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ n
astérisque étoile
asterisk
vedette star étoile
actor
étoile astre vedette
a celestial body appearing as a point of light on the clear night sky, whose position is relatively fixed with respect to each other
étoile vedette
(astronomy) a luminous celestial body made of plasma
concave polygon
quality rating symbol
étoile vedette star
celebrity
étoile vedette star sommité
talented or famous person

star /staː(ɹ)/ /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ v
protagoniser tenir le rôle principal
to appear as a featured performer or headliner

star anise n
anis étoile anis étoilé badiane chinoise étoile d'anis
a plant, Illicium verum

star apple n
caïmite pomme de lait
the fruit of C. cainito

star cluster n
amas stellaire
group of stars

star fruit n
carambole cinq doigts groseille de Coromandel pomme de Goa
fruit

star jelly n
astromyxine gelée stellaire
gelatinous substance

star system n
système stellaire
group of stars that orbit one another

star-of-Bethlehem n
ornithogale
plant of the genus Ornithogalum

starboard /ˈstɑɹbɚd/ n
tribord
right hand side of a vessel

starburst n
flambée d'étoiles

starch /stɑɹt͡ʃ/ /stɑːt͡ʃ/ n
amidon
substance
carbohydrates
apprêt cati empois
laundry stiffener
rigidité
stiff manner

starch /stɑɹt͡ʃ/ /stɑːt͡ʃ/ v
amidonner
apply laundry starch

starchitect n
starchitecte
A celebrity architect

stardom /ˈstɑɹdəm/ n
célébrité
fame or celebrity

stardust /ˈstɑɹˌdʌst/ /ˈstɑːdʌst/ n
amas stellaire poussière d'étoiles
distant cluster of stars resembling a cloud of dust
poussière cosmique
small fragments of dust-like material found in space

stare /stɛə(ɹ)/ /stɛɚ/ v
fixer mirer
to look fixedly

starets n
starets
an elder of a monastery in the Russian Orthodox Church who functions as an adviser and teacher

starfish /ˈstɑː(ɹ)fɪʃ/ n
étoile de mer
various echinoderms

staring contest n
concours de regard
game

stark /stɑɹk/ /stɑːk/ adv
tout
starkly; entirely, absolutely

stark naked adj
à poil
completely naked

starkers /ˈstɑɹkɚz/ /ˈstɑːkəz/ adj
à poil
completely nude

starlet /ˈstɑɹlɪt/ /ˈstɑːlɪt/ n
starlette
young promising actress

starlight /ˈstɑː(ɹ)laɪt/ n
lumière d'étoile lumière des étoiles
light emitted from stars other than the Sun

starling /ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈstɑːlɪŋ/ n
bec
pilings
étourneau
bird

starlit adj
astré

starry /ˈstɑɹ.i/ /ˈstɑː.ɹi/ adj
étoilé
having stars visible
shaped like a star

starship /stɑɹʃɪp/ n
vaisseau interstellaire
a spacecraft capable of traveling to other stars

starspot n
tache stellaire
equivalent of a sunspot on another star

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ n
départ
beginning point of a race
départ début
beginning of an activity

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ v
commencer
to set in motion
commencer débuter
of an activity, to begin
commencer débuter entamer
to begin
démarrer mettre en route
to initiate operation of a vehicle or machine
sursauter
to jerk suddenly in surprise

start a hare v
lever un lièvre

start afresh v
reprendre à zéro
restart from the beginning

start off on the wrong foot v
partir du mauvais pied
begin badly

start over v
recommencer
begin again

starter /ˈstɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈstɑː.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈstɑɹ.ɾɚ] n
démarreur starter
electric motor that starts an internal-combustion engine
entrée hors d'œuvre
first course of a meal
titulaire
player that a team fields at the beginning of a game

starting block n
bloc de départ plot de départ starting block
an aid for sprinters

starting gate n
starting-gate
(equestrianism)

starting point n
point de départ
place where a journey starts
point de départ commencement
first steps when commencing an activity

starting price n
prix de départ
opening price at an auction

startle /ˈstɑɹt(ə)l/ /ˈstɑːt(ə)l/ v
surprendre
to excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension
sursauter
to move or be excited on feeling alarm

startled /ˈstɑɹt.l̩d/ /ˈstɑːt.l̩d/ adj
effarouché surpris
surprised and slightly frightened

startup /ˈstɑɹtˌʌp/ [ˈstɑɹɾˌʌp] n
jeune pousse startup
new company or organization or business venture

starvation /stɑɹˈveɪʃən/ /stɑːˈveɪʃən/ n
famine faim inanition
condition

starvation wage n
salaire de misère

starve /stɑɹv/ /stɑːv/ v
affamer
to deprive of nourishment
mourir de faim
to die because of lack of food
mourir de faim avoir l'estomac dans les talons crever de faim crever la dalle
to be very hungry

stash /stæʃ/ n
cachette planque réserve secrète
collection

stash /stæʃ/ v
mettre de côté
store away for later use

state /steɪt/ n
état État
a political division of a federation retaining a degree of autonomy
a condition
état État Etat
any sovereign polity

state /steɪt/ v
déclarer
declare to be a fact
indiquer
make known

state capitalism n
capitalisme d’État
form of capitalism

state funeral n
funérailles d'État funérailles nationales obsèques nationales
public funeral ceremony

state of affairs n
situation état de choses état des lieux
specific situation

state of emergency n
état d'urgence
governmental decree
status quo
unusually difficult or dangerous situation

state of exception n
état d'exception
suspension of ordinary laws

state of grace n
état de grâce
condition free from mortal sin

state of matter n
état de la matière
different phases of matter

state of mind n
état d’esprit
psychological state

state of nature n
état de nature
the way that people lived before there was any organized society

state of siege n
état de siège
military state of emergency

state of the art adj
de pointe dernier cri nec plus ultra
at the highest level of development

state of the art n
dernier cri état de l'art
highest level of development

state of war n
état de guerre
armed conflict between states

state religion n
religion d'État
religious body or creed officially endorsed by the state

state secret n
secret d'État
restricted information of national importance

state the obvious v
enfoncer des portes ouvertes

state visit n
visite d'État visite officielle
formal visit

stateless adj
apatride
(law) without a state or nationality

statelessness n
apatridie
property of being stateless

stately /ˈsteɪtli/ adj
imposant
worthy of respect

statement /ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/ n
déclaration
declaration or remark
presentation of opinion or position
instruction
computing: instruction in a computer program
relevé
finance: document that summarizes financial activity

stater /steɪtə/ /steɪtɚ/ n
statère
a coin of ancient Greece

statesman /ˈsteɪtsmən/ n
homme d'État
man who is a leader in national or international affairs

stateswoman n
femme d'État
woman who is a leader in national or international affairs

static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ [ˈstæɾ.ɪk] adj
statique
having no motion
programming: computed, created or allocated before the program starts running
unchanging

static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ [ˈstæɾ.ɪk] n
friture parasites
Interference on a broadcast signal

static electricity n
électricité statique
an electric charge

statin n
statine
any of a class of drugs

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ n
chaîne station
broadcasting entity
station
place used for broadcasting
station gare
place where a vehicle may stop

station wagon n
break
body style for cars

stationary /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛɹi/ adj
stationnaire
not moving

stationary phase n
phase stationnaire
adsorbing phase of a chromatography system

stationary point n
point stationnaire
A point on a curve where the gradient is zero

stationer n
papetier
person or business that sells paper and other stationery

stationery /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃənɛɹi/ n
papeterie
writing materials

stationmaster n
chef de gare
the person in charge of a railroad station

statism /ˈsteɪdɪzm/ /ˈsteɪdɪzəm/ /ˈsteɪtɪzm/ /ˈsteɪtɪzəm/ n
étatisme
belief in the supreme legitimacy of the state

statist /ˈsteɪtɪst/ adj
étatiste
related to statism

statist /ˈsteɪtɪst/ n
étatiste
supporter of statism

statistic /stəˈtɪstɪk/ n
statistique
single item of a statistical study

statistical /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/ [stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kl̩] adj
statistique
of or pertaining to statistics

statistical inference n
inférence statistique
drawing conclusions from a random sample

statistician /ˌstætɪsˈtɪʃn̩/ n
statisticien statisticienne
person who compiles, interprets, or studies statistics
mathematician specialized in statistics

statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/ n
statistique
mathematical discipline
statistiques statistique
collection of measurements

stative verb n
verbe d'état

statolith n
statolithe
amyloplast involved in graviperception

statuary /ˈstæ.t͡ʃu.ɛəɹi/ /ˈstæ.t͡ʃʊə.ɹi/ n
statuaire
craft of making statues
person who makes or deals in statues
statues considered collectively

statue /ˈstæt.juː/ /ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː/ /ˈstæt͡ʃu/ n
statue
three-dimensional work of art

statues /ˈstæt.juːz/ /ˈstæt͡ʃ.uːz/ /ˈstæt͡ʃuz/ n
un, deux, trois, soleil

statuesque /statjʊˈɛsk/ /statʃʊˈɛsk/ adj
statuesque
elegantly tall and graceful
like a statue

statuesquely adv
statuesquement
in a statuesque way

statuette /ˌstætjuˈɛt/ /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/ n
statuette
a small statue

status /ˈsteɪ.təs/ /ˈsteː.təs/ /ˈstæt.əs/ /ˈstɛː.təs/ [ˈstæɾ.əs] n
état
person’s position or standing
état statut
situation or state of affairs

status quo /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwoʊ/ /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwəʊ/ /ˌstætəs ˈkwoʊ/ [ˌstæɾəs ˈkwoʊ] n
statu quo statuquo
the state of things

statute /ˈstæt͡ʃuːt/ n
statut
legislated rule of society which has been given the force of law
written law as laid down by the legislature

statute law n
droit législatif
a law enacted by a legislative body

statutory /ˈstætjʊt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈstæt͡ʃəˌtɔɹi/ adj
statutaire
relating to a statute

statutory declaration n
déclaration sur l'honneur
legal document

statutory rape n
délit d'atteinte sexuelle sur mineurs
intercourse with a minor

staunch /stɑn(t)ʃ/ /stɑːn(t)ʃ/ /stɔn(t)ʃ/ /stɔːn(t)ʃ/ adj
fervent
dependable, loyal, reliable, trustworthy

stauropegial adj
stavropigiaque
stauropegial

stauropegion n
stavropégie
translation gloss

stave /steɪv/ n
douve
narrow strip, a part of a vessel
fuseau
bar
portée
parallel lines to write music on
strophe
metrical portion; stanza; staff

stave off v
conjurer éviter
prevent something from happening

stavesacre n
staphisaigre dauphinelle staphisaigre herbe aux poux
perennial plant

stay /steɪ/ n
séjour
residence, sojourn
étai

stay /steɪ/ v
rester
to continue to have a particular quality
rester demeurer
to remain in a particular place

stay behind v
avoir une heure de colle
to remain in a classroom or school at the end of teaching, especially to receive punishment

stay put v
rester là
to remain in one fixed place

stay up late v
la faire longue

stay-at-home adj
au foyer nicht berufstätig nichtberufstätig
of a parent not employed

staycation /steɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ /ˌsteɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
restances balconville
vacation spent at or close to home

stead /stɛd/ n
lieu
a place, or spot, in general

steadfast /ˈstɛdfæst/ /ˈstɛdfɑːst/ /ˈstɛdfəst/ adj
déterminé
fixed or unchanging; steady

steady /ˈstɛdi/ /ˈstɪdi/ /ˈstʌdi/ adj
lisse
smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions
régulier
regular and even

steak /steɪk/ n
steak bifteck
slice of beef

steak knife n
couteau à viande
knife with a sharp blade

steak tartare n
steak tartare
dish

steal /stiːl/ n
vol
the act of stealing

steal /stiːl/ v
voler
to illegally take possession of
to draw attention

steal someone's thunder v
[[s']]attribuer les mérites
to appropriate someone's ideas

steal the show v
voler la vedette
be the best performer

stealth /stɛlθ/ n
furtivité discrétion
attribute or characteristic of acting in secrecy

stealthily /ˈstɛlθɪli/ adv
furtivement
in a stealthy manner

stealthy /ˈstɛlθi/ adj
furtif subreptice
characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy

steam /stim/ /stiːm/ n
vapeur
pressurized water vapor
vapeur vapeur d'eau
water vapor

steam /stim/ /stiːm/ v
cuisiner
cooking: to cook with steam

steam bath n
bain de vapeur
act of bathing
bain de vapeur hammam
room for bathing

steam cracker n
vapocraqueur
petroleum refing plant

steam cracking n
vapocraquage
cracking in the presence of steam

steam engine n
machine à vapeur
any steam-driven heat engine
piston engine driven by steam

steam hammer n
marteau-pilon
industrial machine

steam iron n
fer à repasser vapeur fer à vapeur
smoothing iron

steam locomotive /stiːm ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /stiːm ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ n
locomotive à vapeur train à vapeur
locomotive powered by steam

steam train n
train à vapeur
type of train

steam turbine n
turbine à vapeur
system through which steam is passed

steam-crack v
vapocraquer
crack using steam cracking

steamboat /ˈstimˌboʊt/ /ˈstiːmˌbəʊt/ n
bateau à vapeur
vessel powered by steam

steamed adj
à la vapeur
having been cooked by exposure to steam

steamer /ˈstimɚ/ /ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/ n
bateau à vapeur
cuit-vapeur marmite à vapeur
cooking appliance

steaming /ˈstiː.mɪŋ/ n
cuisson à la vapeur
action of steam on something
method of cooking by immersion in steam

steamroller n
compacteur
steam-powered road roller

steamship n
bateau à vapeur vapeur
vessel propelled by steam

stearic acid n
acide stéarique
fatty acid

stearin /ˈstɪəɹɪn/ n
stéarine
the triglyceride of stearic acid

steatite n
stéatite
soapstone

steatopygia n
stéatopygie
the presence of excessive amount of fat in the buttocks

steatopygous /ˌstɪ.ə.to(ʊ)ˈpaɪ.ɡəs/ /ˌstɪ.ə.tə(ʊ)ˈpaɪ.ɡəs/ /ˌstɪ.əˈtɑ.pɪ.ɡəs/ /ˌstɪ.əˈtɒ.pɪ.ɡəs/ adj
stéatopyge
having fat or prominent buttocks

steatorrhea /ˌstiː.ə.təˈɹiː.ə/ n
stéatorrhée
the presence of excessive amount of fat in the feces

steatosis n
stéatose
over-retention of lipids

steed /stiːd/ n
coursier
stallion

steel /stiːl/ [stiːɫ] n
acier
metal produced from iron
fusil
honing steel

steel wool n
paille de fer
fine threads of steel

steel-toe boot n
chaussure de sécurité
boot with a reinforced toe area

steelworker n
métallurgiste
a person employed to manufacture or shape steel

steelworks n
aciérie
place where steel is manufactured and/or shaped

steely /ˈstiːli/ adj
d'acier

steelyard /ˈstiːljɑːd/ /ˈstiːljɑːɹd/ /ˈstiːljəd/ /ˈstiːljɚd/ /ˈstɪljəɹd/ n
romaine balance romaine
steelyard balance

steep /stiːp/ adj
escarpé abrupt
near-vertical

steep /stiːp/ v
imbiber imprégner
to soak an item in liquid
imprégner
to imbue with an abstract quality
infuser
to make tea or other beverage

steeple /ˈstiːpəl/ n
clocher
a tall tower, often on a church

steeplechase /ˈstiːpəltʃeɪs/ n
course au clocher steeple-chase
horse race
steeple
athletics event

steepness n
escarpement
state or quality of being steep

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ /stɪɚ/ /stɪɹ/ n
bœuf
castrated male of cattle

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ /stɪɚ/ /stɪɹ/ v
conduire diriger piloter barrer guider
intransitive: to guide the course
diriger manœuvrer

steer clear v
éviter
to avoid

steering n
direction
related to controlling direction

steering committee n
comité de pilotage
committee set up to determine the order of business for another body, or to manage the general course of an operation

steering group n
groupe de pilotage
A committee that arranges the schedule of business for a legislative assembly or other organization

steering wheel n
volant barre
wheel-shaped control

steganography /ˌstɛ.ɡəˈnɔ.ɡɹə.fi/ /ˌstɛɡ.ənˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
stéganographie
steganography

stegosaur /ˈstɛɡəsoɹ/ n
stégosaure
dinosaur in Stegosauria

stegosaurus n
stégosaure
extinct reptile

stein /staɪn/ n
chope
a beer mug

stele /stiːl/ /ˈstiːli/ n
stèle
(archaeology) tall, slender stone monument

stellar /ˈstɛlə/ /ˈstɛlɚ/ adj
brillant excellent exceptionnel exemplaire extraordinaire
exceptional; wonderful
stellaire
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars

stellar wind n
vent stellaire
equivalent of solar wind

stellarator n
stellarator

stellify /ˈstɛl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
stellifier
mythology: to transform from an earthly body into a celestial body

stem /stɛm/ n
potence
Component on a bicycle that connects the handlebars to the bicycle fork
racine radical
linguistics: main part of a word
tige
botany: above-ground stalk of a vascular plant
étrave
nautical: forward vertical extension of the keel

stem /stɛm/ v
découler résulter
to be caused or derived
provenir
to descend in a family line
équeuter
to remove the stem from
arrêter
to stop, hinder
faire le chasse-neige
skiing: to point the skis inward

stem cell n
cellule souche
primal undifferentiated cell

stemmatics /stəˈmætɪks/ /stɛmˈætɪks/ n
stemmatique
study of multiple surviving versions of the same text

stemming n
dépréfixation désuffixation
removing affixes

stench /stɛnt͡ʃ/ n
puanteur
a strong foul smell, a stink

stencil /ˈstɛnsəl/ /ˈstɛnsɪl/ n
pochoir
thin sheet; utensil

stenocardia n
sténocardie
angina pectoris

stenography /stəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /stɪˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
sténographie
the practice of transcribing speech, usually using shorthand

stenosis /stəˈnoʊ.sɪs/ /stɪˈnəʊ.sɪs/ n
sténose
abnormal narrowing or stricture in a blood vessel or other tubular organ

stenothermy n
sténothermie

stentorian /stɛnˈtɔː.ɹi.ən/ adj
stentorien
of a voice suitable for giving speeches to large crowds

step /stɛp/ n
marche
one of a set of rests in a stair or ladder
pas
pace
space passed over by one movement of the foot in walking or running
manner of walking
small space or distance
étape
a distinct part of a process; stage; phase
étape pas
proceeding; measure; action; act

step /stɛp/ v
marcher
intransitive: to go on foot; especially, to walk a little distance
marcher faire un pas
intransitive: to move the foot in walking

step by step adv
pas à pas
gradually

step down v
démissionner se retirer
to resign from office

step in v
intervenir
To get involved
remplacer substituer
To act as a replacement or substitute.

step ladder n
escabeau
ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs

step on it v
appuyer sur le champignon mettre les gaz
to drive fast

step on someone's toes v
marcher sur les pieds marcher sur les plates-bandes

step over n
passement de jambe
a dribbling move in football

step over v
enjamber

step up v
accroître augmenter
to increase speed or rate

step- prefix
beau- bel- belle-
prefix used to indicate that the person being identified is not a blood relative

step-uncle n
bel-oncle
brother of a stepparent
stepbrother of a parent

stepbrother n
quasi-frère frarâtre frèrâtre
son of one's stepfather or stepmother

stepchild n
bel-enfant beau-fils belle-fille fillâtre
the child of one's spouse from his or her previous partner

stepdad n
beau-papa
stepfather

stepdaughter n
belle-fille fillâtre
daughter of one's spouse and not of oneself

stepfamily n
famille recomposée
a family having stepchildren or stepparents

stepfather n
beau-père parâtre
husband of one's biological mother, other than one's biological father

stepmother /ˈstɛpmʌðə/ n
belle-mère marâtre
wife of one's biological father, not one's biological mother

stepnephew n
beau-neveu

steppe /stɛp/ n
steppe
the grasslands of Eastern Europe and Asia

steppe eagle n
aigle des steppes
Aquila nipalensis

stepping motor n
moteur pas-à-pas
electromagnetic actuator

stepping stone /ˈstɛp.ɪŋ stoʊn/ /ˈstɛp.ɪŋ stɐʉn/ /ˈstɛp.ɪŋ stəʊn/ n
gué pas japonais
stone used to cross something
marchepied palier tremplin
something used as a way to progress

stepsister n
quasi-sœur sorâtre sœurâtre
daughter from the previous marriage of a stepparent

stepson /ˈstɛpsʌn/ n
beau-fils fillâtre filsâtre
son of one's spouse and not of oneself

stepwell n
bâoli
type of well

steradian n
stéradian
derived unit of solid angle

stercoranism /ˈstɜːkəɹənɪzm̩/ /ˈstɜːkɹənɪzm̩/ /ˈstɝkəɹəˌnɪz(ə)m/ /ˈstɝkɹəˌnɪz(ə)m/ n
stercoranisme
belief or doctrine of the stercoranists

stercoranist /ˈstɜːkəɹənɪst/ /ˈstɝkəɹənɪst/ n
stercoraniste
one who believes that the Eucharist undergoes in essence the process of digestion in, and eventually elimination from, the body of the recipient

stere n
stère
measure of volume for cut wood equalling one cu-m

stereo /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əʊ/ /ˈstɛəɹ.i.oʊ/ n
chaîne hi-fi
device

stereo- prefix
stéréo-

stereocomparator n
stéréocomparateur
a stereoscopic viewing instrument used in the creation of accurate maps

stereoisomer n
stéréoisomère
one of a set of isomers of a compound that exhibit steroisomerism

stereoisomerism /ˌstɛɹɪəʊaɪˈsɒməɹɪzəm/ n
stéréoisomérie
form or isomerism

stereolithography n
stéréolithographie
means of prototyping

stereometry /stɛɹiːˈɒmətɹi/ n
stéréométrie
science of measuring solids

stereophony n
stéréophonie
reproduction of stereophonic sound

stereotomy /stɛɹiːˈɒtəmi/ n
stéréotomie
cutting or dissection of solids

stereotype /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ /ˈstɪə.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ n
cliché stéréotype
printing plate
stéréotype cliché
conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image
extensibility mechanism of UML

stereotype /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ /ˈstɪə.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ v
clicher stéréotyper
make a stereotype, or characterize someone by a stereotype

stereotypical adj
stéréotypé
pertaining to a stereotype

sterile /ˈstɛɹaɪl/ /ˈstɛɹəl/ adj
stérile
unable to reproduce
germless

sterilizable adj
stérilisable
able to be sterilized

sterilization n
stérilisation
process of treating something to kill microorganisms
procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing

sterilize /ˈstɛrɪlʌɪz/ v
stériliser
disable ability to procreate
(biology) to destroy all spores or germs

sterling silver n
argent fin
silver alloy

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ adj
austère
grim and forbidding in appearance
sévère
having a hardness and severity of nature or manner

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ n
poupe arrière
the rear part or after end of a ship or vessel

sternal /ˈstɜː.nl̩/ /ˈstɜː.nəl/ /ˈstɝ.nl̩/ adj
sternal

sternpost n
étambot
timber or bar at the stern of a vessel

steroid /ˈstɛɹɔɪd/ /ˈstɪəɹɔɪd/ n
stéroïde
class of organic compounds

steroidal adj
stéroïdien
relating to steroids

stertorous /ˈstɜː.təɹ.əs/ /ˈstɝ.tɚ.əs/ adj
stertoreux
Sounding like snoring

stethoscope /ˈstɛθəskəʊp/ /ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/ n
stéthoscope
medical instrument

stevedore /ˈstivəˌdɔɹ/ /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː(ɹ)/ n
stevedore aconier manutentionnaire
dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo

stevia /ˈstiːvɪə/ /ˈstɛvɪə/ n
stévie
sweetener
stévie stévia
any species of genus Stevia

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃuː/ /stʃʉː/ n
ragoût
dish

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃuː/ /stʃʉː/ v
faire du thé
to brew (tea)
frissonner frémir trembler
to be in a state of elevated anxiety
mijoter
to cook (food)
transpirer étouffer
to suffer under hot conditions

steward /ˈstjuː.əd/ /ˈstuɚd/ n
intendant
any administrator of the property or affairs of another

stewardess /stjuː.əˈdɛs/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɛs/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɪs/ /ˈstjʊə.dɪs/ /ˈstu.ɚ.dɪs/ /ˈstʊɹ.dɪs/ n
hôtesse de l'air agente de bord stewardess
female flight attendant

stewardship n
intendant
office of a steward

stewpot n
fait-tout
pot used for making stew

sth pronoun
qlqch qqch
abbreviation of something in explanation

stichomythia /stɪkəˈmɪθɪə/ n
stichomythie
technique in drama

stick /stɪk/ n
bâton
long piece of wood
twig or small branch
bâton canne
cylindrical piece (of chalk, wax etc)
canne bâton
cane or walking stick
crosse
hockey stick

stick /stɪk/ v
bouturer
to propagate plants by cuttings
coincer
to jam
coller
to glue; to adhere (transitive)
to become attached, to adhere (intransitive)
enfoncer planter
to press into with a sharp point
ficher
to place, set down quickly
rester
to persist

stick 'em up phraseologicalUnit
haut les mains
put your hands in the air

stick figure n
bonhomme allumette bonhomme bâton
simple line drawing

stick in someone's craw v
rester en travers de la gorge

stick insect n
phasme
insects of the order Phasmida

stick one's neck out v
mouiller sa chemise se mouiller
putting oneself in a vulnerable position

stick one's nose in v
fourrer son nez
to be nosy

stick one's nose into v
fourrer son nez
to interfere

stick one's oar in v
mettre son grain de sel

stick one's tongue out /stɪk wʌnz tʌŋ aʊt/ v
tirer la langue
to push one's tongue out

stick out v
dépasser
to protrude; to extend beyond
se démarquer
to be prominent, noticeable, or obtrusive

stick out a mile v
crever les yeux sauter aux yeux
to be plain for all to see

stick out like a sore thumb v
détonner faire tache
be very noticeably different

stick to one's guns v
camper sur ses positions
to maintain one's viewpoint when faced with opposition

stick to someone's ribs v
tenir au corps

stick up v
coller
to put up by sticking
défendre
to protect one's status
rester
to rob at gunpoint

stick up one's ass n
avoir un balai dans le cul
stiff, uptight or humorless manner

sticker /ˈstɪkə/ /ˈstɪkɚ/ n
autocollant
adhesive label or decal
baguette
wooden strip

stickiness n
adhérence
property of sticking or adhering

stickleback n
épinoche
fish of the family Gasterosteidae

stickler /ˈstɪk.lə/ n
pointilleux tatillon
someone who insistently advocates for something

sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me phraseologicalUnit
la bave du crapaud n'atteint pas la blanche colombe
a response to taunting proclaiming the speaker's indifference

sticky /ˈstɪki/ adj
collant
potentially difficult to escape from
collant gluant poisseux
able or likely to stick

sticky fingers n
chapardeur
petty thief

sticky-backed plastic n
film plastique
large sheet of plastic

stiff /stɪf/ adj
raide
of a person, formal in behavior, unrelaxed
erect, of a penis
raide rigide
of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible
rigide
figuratively: of policies and rules and their application and enforcement

stiff /stɪf/ n
macchabée
slang: cadaver, dead person

stiff neck n
torticolis
discomfort or pain when trying to turn or move the neck

stiffen /ˈstɪfən/ v
raidir endurcir
to make stiff
s'endurcir se raidir
to become stiff

stiffly /ˈstɪfli/ adv
rigidement
in a stiff manner

stiffness n
inflexibilité
inflexibility
raideur
inelegance; lack of relaxedness
raideur rigidité
rigidity

stifle /ˈstaɪf(ə)l/ /ˈstaɪfl̩/ n
grasset
joint between the femur and tibia in the hind leg of various four-legged mammals, especially horses

stifle /ˈstaɪf(ə)l/ /ˈstaɪfl̩/ v
réprimer
to keep in, hold back, or repress (something)
suffoquer
to die of suffocation
étouffer
to make (an animal or person) unconscious or cause (an animal or person) death by preventing breathing; smother, suffocate
to make (something) unable to be heard by blocking it with some medium
to prevent (a breath, cough, or cry, or the voice, etc.) from being released from the throat

stifling adj
étouffant
that stifles

stigma /ˈstɪɡmə/ n
stigmate
mark of infamy
part of the pistil
scar or birthmark
stigma
a ligature of the Greek letters sigma and tau

stigmatic /stɪɡˈmætɪk/ n
stigmatisé
one who displays stigmata

stigmatism /ˈstɪɡməˌtɪzəm/ n
stigmatisme
optics: image-formation property of an optical system

stigmatization n
stigmatisation
process or act of stigmatizing

stigmatize /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ v
stigmatiser
to characterize as disgraceful or ignominious

stigmatized adj
stigmatisé
marked with stigma

stigmatophore n
stigmatophore

stile /staɪl/ n
montant
vertical component of a panel or frame
échalier
steps or short ladder over a fence, wall, or hedge

stiletto /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/ /stɪˈlɛtəʊ/ [stɪˈlɛɾoʊ] n
stylet
stabbing weapon
talon aiguille
woman's shoe with a tall, slender heel

stiletto heel n
talon aiguille
heel of a high and narrow shoe

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] adj
calme immobile
not moving, calm
plate
(of drinking water) not effervescent

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] adv
encore
to an even greater degree
encore toujours
up to a time, as in the preceding time
néanmoins quand même
nevertheless

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] n
photogramme
photography: a non-moving photograph
alambic
a device for distilling liquids

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] v
calmer
to calm down

still life n
nature morte
work of art

still water n
eau plate
water without carbonation

still waters run deep proverb
il faut se méfier de l’eau qui dort
a person's calm appearance may be misleading

stillbirth n
mortinaissance mortinatalité
birth of a dead fetus

stillborn /ˈstɪlbɔː(ɹ)n/ adj
mort-né
dead at birth
mort-né morte-née

stillness /ˈstɪlnəs/ n
calme immobilité
quality or state of being still

stilt /stɪlt/ n
mancheron
handle of a plough
pilotis échasse
pillar
échasse
walking pole
échassier
bird

stilt sandpiper n
bécasseau à échasses
Calidris himantopus

stilted /ˈstɪltɪd/ adj
guindé
stiff and artificially formal

stiltwalker n
échassier
a person who walks on stilts

stim /stɪm/ n
autostimulation stim
repetitive self-stimulatory action
stim stimulant
stimulant drug

stim /stɪm/ v
stimmer s’autostimuler
to perform a repetitive self-stimulating action

stimulant /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/ n
stimulant excitant
substance acting to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body

stimulate /ˈstɪm.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/ v
stimuler
to arouse an organism to functional activity
to encourage into action

stimulating adj
stimulant
that stimulates

stimulation n
stimulation
pushing or goading toward action
biology: action or condition that creates a response

stimulator n
stimulateur
something that stimulates

stimulus /ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/ n
stimulus
anything that may have an impact or influence on a system

sting /stɪŋ/ n
piqûre
bump on skin after having been stung
puncture (by an insect or arachnid)

sting /stɪŋ/ v
piquer
of an insect or arachnid: to puncture with the stinger
to hurt

stinger /ˈstɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɪŋ.ɚ/ n
dard aiguillon
pointed portion of an insect

stinginess n
avarice pingrerie radinerie
lack of generosity

stingray /ˈstɪŋˌɹeɪ/ n
pastenague raie à aiguillon
venomous ray of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes

stingy /ˈstɪnd͡ʒi/ adj
radin pingre chiche rapiat
unwilling to spend or give

stingy /ˈstɪŋi/ adj
piquant
able to sting

stink /stɪŋk/ n
puanteur
strong bad smell
tapage
informal: complaint or objection

stink /stɪŋk/ v
puer empester
have a strong bad smell

stink up v
empester empuantir
to cause to stink

stinkbomb n
boule puante
device that produces unpleasant smells

stinkbug n
punaise des bois
bug of the superfamily Pentatomoidea

stinker /ˈstɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɪŋ.kɚ/ n
puant pueur
person who stinks

stinky /ˈstɪŋki/ adj
fétide malodorant puant
having a strong, unpleasant smell

stinky tofu n
tofu puant
form of fermented tofu

stint /stɪnt/ n
passage séjour
a period of time spent doing or being something

stipend /-pn̩d/ /-pənd/ /ˈstaɪpɛnd/ /ˈstaɪˌpɛnd/ n
rente
regular fixed payment made to someone for services provided by them

stipulate /ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪpjəˌleɪt/ v
stipuler
to require as a condition of a contract or agreement
to specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement

stipulation /ˌstɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
clause
something that is stated or stipulated as a condition of an agreement

stipule /ˈstɪpjuːl/ n
stipule
basal appendage

stir /stɜː/ /stɝ/ n
tumulte
Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions

stir /stɜː/ /stɝ/ v
agiter
to be active or bustling
bouger
to change the place of in any manner; to move
remuer
to disturb the relative position of the particles of
remuer agiter
remuer touiller
to disturb the contents of

stir shit v
foutre la merde
to deliberately cause trouble

stir the pot v
semer la pagaille semer la zizanie
to cause unrest or dissent

stir up v
faire de l'agitation
to cause (trouble etc)
inciter stimuler
arouse or excite passion or action
mélanger
to mix ingredients

stir-fry n
sauté
dish

stir-fry v
sauter
fry something quickly in hot oil

stirring /ˈstɜːɹɪŋ/ /ˈstɝɪŋ/ adj
enthousiasmant passionnant
invigorating, inspiring

stirrup /ˈstɝ.əp/ /ˈstɪɹ.əp/ n
étrier
footrest used by riders

stirrup cup n
coup de l’étrier
(historical) parting drink taken after mounting one's horse

stishovite n
stishovite
high-pressure polymorph of quartz

stitch /stɪt͡ʃ/ n
crampe
local sharp pain
fringue
colloquial: any least part of a fabric or dress
maille point
single turn of the thread in knitting
point
single pass of the needle in sewing
arrangement of stitches or method of stitching in sewing
arrangement of stitches or method of stitching in knitting
point de côté
an intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage

stitchwort n
stellaire holostée
Stellaria holostea

stochastic /stəˈkæstɪk/ /ˈstoʊkæstɪk/ /ˈstoʊt͡ʃæstɪk/ /ˈstəʉkæstɪk/ adj
stochastique
random

stochastic differential equation n
équation différentielle stochastique
type of differential equation

stochastic matrix n
matrice stochastique
matrix

stochasticity n
stochasticité
quality

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ n
action
finance: capital raised by a company
bouillon
broth
bétail
farm animals
crosse
part of gun
jas
bar through an anchor
pioche
stack of undealt game cards
réserve
supply of anything ready for use
souche
the longest part of a split tally stick
stock
store of goods for sale
violier giroflée des jardins giroflée quarantaine matthiole
genus Matthiola of flowers

stock character n
personnage type
fictional character based on a recognizable stereotype

stock dove n
pigeon colombin
stock dove, Columba oenas

stock exchange n
bourse des valeurs bourse
building and the associated organization

stock footage n
images d’archives

stock market n
marché boursier marché financier
market for the trading of company stock

stock market crash n
krach
sudden dramatic decline of stock prices

stockbroker n
opérateur en bourse trader courtier
person who buys and sells shares

stockfish /ˈstɒkfɪʃ/ n
stockfisch stockfish stokfiche stoquefiche
cured fish

stocking /ˈstɑkɪŋ/ /ˈstɒkɪŋ/ n
bas
garment (for translations of "sock", see sock)

stockpile /ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/ /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ n
réserve stock
supply of something kept for future use

stockpile /ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/ /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ v
accumuler stocker
to accumulate or build up a supply of (something)

stocks /stɑks/ /stɒks/ n
pilori
device for public humiliation and punishment

stocky adj
trapu
solidly built

stodgy /ˈstɒ.d͡ʒi/ adj
consistant
thick (food)

stoic /ˈstoʊɪk/ /ˈstəʊɪk/ adj
stoïque
not affected by pain or distress
not displaying any external signs of being affected by pain
of or relating to the Stoics

stoic /ˈstoʊɪk/ /ˈstəʊɪk/ n
stoïcien
proponent of a school of thought
stoïque
a person indifferent to pleasure or pain

stoical adj
stoïque
enduring pain

stoically /ˈstoʊ.ɪk.li/ /ˈstoʊ.ɪk.əl.i/ /ˈstəʊ.ɪk.li/ /ˈstəʊ.ɪk.əl.i/ adv
stoïquement
in a manner that endures pain and hardship without outwardly showing suffering

stoichiology n
stœchiologie
logic

stoichiometric adj
stœchiométrique
of, or relating to stoichiometry

stoichiometry /ˌstɔɪ.kiˈɒm.ə.tɹi/ n
stœchiométrie
the study of the relationships of reactants and products in chemical reactions

stoicism /ˈstoʊɪsɪzəm/ n
stoïcisme
school of philosophy

stoke /stoʊk/ /stəʊk/ v
tisonner
to poke, pierce
tiser tisonner
to feed, stir up

stoker /ˈstoʊkɚ/ /ˈstəʊkə/ n
chauffeur
person who stokes

stole /ˈstoʊl/ /ˈstəʊl/ n
étole
ecclesiastical garment
scarf-like garment

stolen /ˈstəʊlən/ adj
volé
that has been stolen

stolid /ˈstɑːl.ɪd/ /ˈstɒl.ɪd/ adj
impassible
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility

stolon /ˈstəʊlɒn/ n
stolon
botany: runner

stoma /ˈstoʊmə/ /ˈstəʊmə/ n
stomate
botany: tiny pore in the epidermis of a leaf

stomach /ˈstɐmək/ /ˈstɐmɪk/ /ˈstʌmək/ n
estomac
digestive organ
ventre bedon
belly

stomach /ˈstɐmək/ /ˈstɐmɪk/ /ˈstʌmək/ v
digérer
to tolerate or accept something

stomach cancer n
cancer de l'estomac
cancer of the stomach

stomachache /ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/ n
mal au ventre maux de ventre
pain in the abdomen

stomacher /ˈstʌməkə/ /ˈstʌmətʃə/ n
pièce d'estomac
ornamental cloth worn under lacing of bodice

stomatitis n
stomatite
inflammation of parts of the mucous membrane that lines the mouth

stomatology n
stomatologie
study of the mouth

stomatoplasty n
stomatoplastie

stomp /stɑmp/ /stɒmp/ v
fouler piétiner
trample heavily on something or someone

stompbox n
pédale pédale d'effet
guitar effect unit
stompbox
percussion instrument tapped with the foot

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ adj
de pierre en pierre
constructed of stone

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ n
calcul pierre
medical: hard, stone-like deposit
gemme pierre précieuse
gem stone
noyau
centre of some fruits
pierre roc caillou roche
small piece of stone
pierre roche
substance
stone pierre
unit of mass

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ v
défoncer
to intoxicate, especially with narcotics
dénoyauter épépiner
to remove stone from
lapider
To pelt with stones

stone bow n
arbalète à jalet

stone curlew /stəʊnˈkɜːlju/ n
œdicnème
species of large terrestrial birds

stone dead adj
raide mort
unquestionably dead

stone deaf adj
sourd comme un pot
utterly deaf

stone loach n
loche franche
Barbatula barbatula

stone pine n
pin parasol pin pignon pin d'Italie
a species of pine native to southern Europe, Pinus pinea

stone's throw n
à deux pas à un jet de pierre
short distance

stonechat n
saxicole tarier traquet
bird

stonecrop n
orpin
Sedum

stonecutter n
tailleur de pierre tailleuse de pierre
one who cuts stone

stoned /stoʊnd/ /stəʊnd/ adj
défoncé déchiré gelé stone
high on drugs

stonefish n
poisson-pierre
tropical marine fish

stonemason n
tailleur de pierre tailleuse de pierre
one who works in stone

stonewall /ˈstoʊnwɑl/ /ˈstoʊnwɔl/ /ˈstəʊnwɔːl/ v
bétonner
to refuse to answer or cooperate

stoneware n
grès
type of pottery

stony /ˈstoʊni/ /ˈstəʊni/ adj
froid sec
of a person

stooge /stuːd͡ʒ/ n
dupe laquais larbin pigeon pion

stook /stʊk/ n
meule moyette
pile or bundle

stook /stʊk/ v
gerber moyetter
to make stooks

stool /stuːl/ n
selle
tabouret
a seat

stool pigeon n
mouchard balance indic
decoy

stoop /stuːp/ n
piqué
accelerated descent in flight
perron
small porch

stoop /stuːp/ v
abaisser
to lower oneself; to demean or do something below one's status, standards, or morals
baisser pencher
to bend the upper part of the body forward and downward
piquer
to swoop down on its prey

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ n
ammorti
tennis: very short shot
arrêt
interruption of travel
arrêt station
place to get on and off mass transport

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ v
arrêter
to cause to come to an end
to cause to cease moving
arrêter cesser s'arrêter
not to continue
s'arrêter
to stay a while
to tarry
s'arrêter arrêter
to cease moving

stop at nothing v
s'arrêter à rien
take any measures to do something

stop by v
faire une escale
to pay a visit briefly

stop sign n
stop arrêt
traffic sign

stop someone in their tracks v
couper dans son élan interrompre

stop the car phraseologicalUnit
arrêtez la voiture
stop the car

stop thief interjection
au voleur

stop-motion n
animation en volume
animation technique

stopcock /ˈstɑpkɑk/ /ˈstɒpkɒk/ n
robinet d'arrêt
main shutoff
valve, tap or faucet

stopgap /ˈstɑpˌɡæp/ /ˈstɒpɡæp/ n
bouche-trou rustine pis-aller
short-term fix or temporary measure used until something better can be obtained

stopover n
escale étape
interruption in a journey

stopper knot n
nœud d'arrêt
knot to prevent a rope passing through a hole

stopwatch n
chronomètre garde-temps
timepiece

storage /ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈstɔː.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
stockage
act or state
stockage mémorisation
computing

storage hypervisor n
hyperviseur de stockage
software program

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ n
entrepôt
place where items may be kept
stock
supply held in storage

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ v
conserver
remain in good condition while stored
stocker
computing: write (something) into memory or registers
stocker entreposer
keep (something) while not in use

store brand n
marque blanche
a brand specific to a retail chain

stored procedure n
procédure stockée

storekeeper n
commerçant
person who runs a shop

storeroom n
débarras magasin réserve
room used for storage

storey /ˈstɔːɹi/ /ˈstɔːɹɪ/ n
étage
floor, level

storge /-d͡ʒi/ /-ˌɡeɪ/ /ˈstɔɹɡi/ /ˈstɔːɡi/ n
storgê
natural affection or love, especially of parents for their children

stork /stɔɹk/ /stɔːk/ n
cigogne
large wading bird of the family Ciconiidae

storkling /ˈstoːɹklɪŋ/ /ˈstoːɻklɪŋ/ /ˈstɒːɹklɪŋ/ /ˈstɔɹklɪŋ/ /ˈstɔːklɪŋ/ n
cigogneau
young of a stork

storksbill n
bec-de-grue
plant of the genus Erodium

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ n
tempête
disturbed state of the atmosphere between a severe or strong gale and a hurricane on the modern Beaufort scale
tempête orage tourmente
disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather
tempête
violent assault on a fortified position or stronghold

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ v
assaillir donner l’assaut
to violently assault (a fortified position or stronghold, a building, etc.) with the aim of gaining control of it

storm cloud n
nuage orageux
rain cloud with potential to bring a storm

storm door n
contre-porte
a secondary door for weatherproofing

storm petrel n
océanite pétrel-tempête
small seabird

storm surge n
onde de tempête
unusual rise in sea level

storm window n
contre-fenêtre

stormtrooper /ˈstɔːmtɹuːpə/ n
Sturmtruppen
a member of the Nazi Sturmabteilung
stormtrooper
a specially trained soldier

stormy /ˈstɔɹmi/ adj
orageux
of or pertaining to storms; strong winds, rough seas, heavy rain etc.

story /ˈstɔɹ.i/ /ˈstɔː.ɹi/ n
histoire conte
account of events

story arc /ˈstɔː.ɹi ɑɹk/ /ˈstɔː.ɹi ɑːk/ n
arc narratif
narrative line within a fictional plot

storyteller n
conteur conteuse raconteur raconteuse
person who relates stories to an audience

stout /staʊt/ /stʌʊt/ n
stout
brew

stoutness n
embonpoint
a state or quality of being stout

stove /stoʊv/ /stəʊv/ n
cuisinière fourneau
device for heating food
poêle
heater

stow /stoʊ/ /stəʊ/ v
garder conserver stocker
to put something away to store it in a space-saving manner and over long time
ranger
to put something away in a compact and tidy manner

stowaway /ˈstəʊəˌweɪ/ n
passager clandestin
person who hides on a ship, train, etc.

strabismus /stɹəˈbɪzməs/ n
strabisme
defect of vision

stracciatella /ˌstɹæt͡ʃəˈtɛlə/ /ˌstɹɑt͡ʃi.əˈtɛlə/ n
stracciatella
an Italian ice cream with chocolate shavings
an Italian soup made from a mixture of cheese and egg in a broth

straddle /ˈstɹæd.l̩/ v
enfourcher se mettre à califourchon
to sit or stand with a leg on each side of something

straddle carrier n
cavalier chariot cavalier
vehicle

strafe /stɹeɪf/ /stɹæf/ /stɹɑf/ v
mitrailler
to attack with automatic gunfire

straggler /ˈstɹæɡlə/ /ˈstɹæɡlɚ/ /ˈstɹæɡl̩ɚ/ n
traînard
one who falls behind the rest
one who straggles or departs from the direct or proper course

straight /stɹeɪt/ adj
comme il faut
direct, truthful, frank
droit rectiligne
not crooked or bent
hétéro straight
heterosexual
pur pure
undiluted

straight /stɹeɪt/ adv
directement
directly; without pause, delay or detour
tout droit
in a forward direction

straight /stɹeɪt/ n
ligne droite
something that is not crooked or bent
suite quinte
five cards in sequence

straight ahead adv
tout droit
directly ahead, without deviation

straight and narrow n
droit chemin

straight angle n
angle plat
angle equal to 180°

straight as an arrow adv
droit comme un cierge droit comme un i
very straight; travelling in a very straight trajectory

straight flush n
quinte floche quinte flush quinte-couleur suite colorée
poker hand

straight from the horse's mouth adj
de première main
from the source

straight from the horse's mouth adv
de première main
firsthand

straight line n
droite ligne droite
line with no curvature

straight man n
clown blanc
supporting comic

straight razor n
coupe-choux rasoir droit
razor with a folding blade

straight-laced adj
prude
having narrow views on moral matters

straighten /ˈstɹeɪtn̩/ v
redresser
to make straight

straighten up and fly right v
se ranger des voitures
To start behaving properly; get one's act together

straightener /ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nɚ/ n
fer plat fer à lisser
metal tongs used for straightening hair

straightforward adj
aisé facile immédiat
presenting few difficulties, easy
direct franc simple
not deviating; forthright; frank; sincere

straightforward adv
à brûle-pourpoint
In a straightforward manner

strain /stɹeɪn/ n
hérédité
hereditary character, quality, or disposition
race variété
race, lineage, pedigree
souche race
particular variety of microbe, organism etc.
claquage élongation
injury resulting from violent effort
déformation
engineering: measure of object deformation
pression tension
act of straining, or the state of being strained

strain /stɹeɪn/ v
étirer
to stretch too far

strained /stɹeɪ̯nd/ adj
tendu
tense

strainer /ˈstɹeɪnɚ/ n
filtre
utensil

strait /stɹeɪt/ n
détroit
narrow channel of water

straitjacket /ˈstɹeɪtˌd͡ʒækɪt/ n
camisole de force
a jacket-like garment

strake /ˈstɹeɪk/ n
aigrette apex
type of aerodynamic surface
virure
continuous line of planks or plates in a vessel's hull

strand /stɹænd/ [stɹɛənd] n
grève
beach
brin
genetics: nucleotide chain
brin toron
each of strings that make up yarn, rope or cord
cordelette
string
mèche
individual length of string-like substance

strand /stɹænd/ [stɹɛənd] v
abandonner
to leave someone in a difficult situation
échouer
to run aground

stranded adj
abandonné
of a person
échoué
of a vessel

strange /stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ adj
inconnu
not yet part of one’s experience
étrange anormal
not normal
étranger
belonging to another country, foreign

strange attractor n
attracteur étrange
kind of attractor

strange bird n
drôle d’oiseau drôle de type
an unusual person

strange quark n
quark strange quark étrange
strange quark

strangely /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒli/ adv
étrangement
in a strange manner

strangeness n
étrangeté
(countable) result of being strange
(uncountable) quality of being strange
quantum number of subatomic particles

strangeonium n
étrangeonium
meson

stranger /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ n
inconnu inconnue étranger
person whom one does not know
étranger étrangère
outsider or foreigner

strangle /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəl/ v
étrangler
to kill someone by strangulation

strangler /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)lə/ n
étrangleur étrangleuse
someone who strangles

strangler fig n
figuier étrangleur
fig tree

strangles /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)lz/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəlz/ n
gourme
disease of horses

strangury /ˈstɹæŋɡjəɹi/ n
strangurie
painful, frequent need to urinate

strap /stɹæp/ n
bandoulière
a shoulder strap
courroie lanière sangle
a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like

strap-on n
gode-ceinture
artificial phallus

strappado n
estrapade
form of torture

stratagem /ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒəm/ n
stratagème
tactic

strategic /stɹəˈtiː.d͡ʒɪk/ adj
stratégique
of or pertaining to strategy

strategically adv
stratégiquement
in a strategic manner

strategist /ˈstɹætəd͡ʒɪst/ n
stratège
one who devises strategies

strategy /ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
stratégie
science and art of military command
plan of action
techniques in politics or business

stratify v
stratifier
to become separated out into distinct layers

stratigrapher n
stratigraphe
an expert in stratigraphy

stratigraphic /ˌstɹætɪˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
stratigraphique
relating to the arrangement of stratigraphy or strata

stratigraphy /stɹəˈtɪɡ.ɹəfi/ /ˈstɹæt.əˌɡɹæf.i/ n
stratigraphie
study of rock layers

stratocracy n
stratocratie
military government

stratocumulus n
stratocumulus
cloud type

stratosphere n
stratosphère
region of the uppermost atmosphere

stratospheric /-fɪ-/ /ˌstɹætəˈsfɛɹɪk/ adj
stratosphérique
of, relating to, or occurring in the stratosphere

stratotype n
stratotype
reference stratigraphic section

stratovolcano n
stratovolcan
volcano

stratum /ˈstɹaː.təm/ /ˈstɹeɪ.təm/ /ˈstɹæt.əm/ /ˈstɹɑː.təm/ [ˈstɹeɪ.ɾəm] [ˈstɹæɾ.əm] n
classe
class of society composed of people with similar social, cultural, or economic status
couche
any of the regions of the atmosphere
strate
layer of sedimentary rock having approximately the same composition throughout
stratum
layer of tissue

straw /stɹɑ/ /stɹɔ/ /stɹɔː/ adj
paille
of a pale, yellowish beige colour

straw /stɹɑ/ /stɹɔ/ /stɹɔː/ n
jaune paille
colour
paille
dried stalks considered collectively
paille fétu
a dried stalk of a cereal plant

straw hat n
chapeau de paille
type of hat

straw man n
homme de paille
person of lesser importance
insubstantial or weakly supported concept, idea, endeavor or argument
épouvantail
doll or scarecrow

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ n
fraise fraisier
fruit
fraisier fraise
plant

strawberry blonde adj
blond vénitien
between blonde and red

strawberry mark n
tache de vin

strawberry saxifrage n
saxifrage stolonifère
Saxifraga stolonifera

strawberry tree n
arbousier
the European plant Arbutus unedo
the American plant Arbutus menziesii

stray /stɹeɪ/ adj
errant écarté égaré
having gone astray

stray /stɹeɪ/ n
animal errant
domestic animal at large or lost
commun
area of common land
errance
act of wandering or going astray

stray /stɹeɪ/ v
errer
to wander from a direct course

stray bullet n
balle perdue
a bullet that hits an unintended target

stray dog n
chien errant

streak /stɹiːk/ n
chésias du genêt
species of moth
raie
irregular line

streak-backed antshrike n
batara à dos rayé
Thamnophilus insignis

streaker /ˈstɹikɚ/ n
nu-vite streaker
one who runs naked through a public place

streaklight tubeshoulder n
circé à branchies longues
deep-water fish

stream /stɹiːm/ n
courant cours d'eau dérive
sciences: moving water
courant flot torrent
any steady flow or succession of material
filet
thin connected passing of a liquid through a lighter gas
flux
computing: source or repository of data
groupe de niveau
education: division of a school year
ruisseau ru rupt
small river

stream /stɹiːm/ v
couler s'écouler
to flow
diffuser streamer
Internet: to push continuous data
flotter
to extend

stream cipher n
chiffrement de flux

streamer /ˈstɹiːmɚ/ n
fanion
long narrow flag
streamer
data storage system
variety of wet fly in fly fishing
streamer streameur
a person who streams on internet

streaming /ˈstɹiːmɪŋ/ n
streaming flux
computing

streamlet /ˈstɹiːmlət/ n
ruisselet
small stream

streamline /ˈstriːmlaɪn/ n
ligne de courant
line that is tangent to the velocity of flow of a fluid

streamline /ˈstriːmlaɪn/ v
rationaliser
to simplify a process

streamlined adj
aérodynamique
designed to offer little resistance to the flow of fluid; having sleek, graceful lines

street /stɹit/ /stɹiːt/ [skɹitˀ] [ʃkɹitˀ] [ʃtɹ̠̊iʔ] [ˈʃt͡ʃɹitˀ] n
rue
paved part of road in a village or a town

street art n
art urbain art de rue street art
visual art created in public space

street artist n
saltimbanque
someone who produces art in public spaces

street corner n
coin de rue
corner of a street

street food n
bouffe de rue cuisine de rue
food obtainable from a streetside vendor

street furniture n
mobilier urbain
objects installed on a street

street harassment n
harcèlement de rue
sexual harassment in public areas

street musician n
musicien de rue

street organ n
orgue de Barbarie
mechanically played street organ

street performer n
artiste de rue
artist who performs in a public place

street racing n
course de rue
Motorsport held on public roads

street sign n
plaque de rue
sign showing the name of a street

street smarts n
débrouillardise roublardise
practical knowledge concerning human behavior

street sweeper n
balayeur
person employed to sweep streets, etc.
balayeuse
machine used to sweep streets

street urchin n
enfant des rues gamin gamine
child living, or spending most of their time, in the streets

streetlight n
réverbère lampadaire
lamps set along a street

streetwalker /ˈstɹiːtˌwɔːkə(ɹ)/ n
racoleuse fille de trottoir fille des rues fille publique pierreuse
prostitute who looks for clients on the streets

strength /stɹɛŋkθ/ /stɹɛŋθ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠eɪŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛn̪θ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛɪŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɪŋkθ] n
force
intensity of a force or power
strongest part of something
force effectif vigueur
quality of being strong
point fort force
positive attribute

strength training n
musculation
form of exercise

strengthen /ˈstɹɛnθən/ /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ /ˈʃt͡ʃɹeɪŋ(k)θən/ v
fortifier renforcer
to animate
renforcer fortifier affermir raffermir
to make strong or stronger

strenuous /ˈstɹɛnjuəs/ adj
acharné vigoureux
having great vigour
ardu éprouvant
requiring great exertion

strepto- prefix
strepto-

streptococcal adj
streptococcique
relating to bacteria of the genus Streptococcus

streptococcus n
streptocoque
bacterium

stress /stɹɛs/ n
contrainte tension
(physics) internal force across a boundary per area
emphase
on a point in an argument
stress
emotional pressure

stress /stɹɛs/ v
emphaser accentuer
to emphasise (a syllable)
souligner
to emphasise (a point)
stresser
to apply emotional pressure to

stress fracture n
fracture de fatigue
crack

stressed /stɹɛst/ adj
accentué
having a stress or accent
stressé
stressed-out

stressful /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ adj
stressant
irritating; causing stress

stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ n
étirement
act of stretching

stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ v
s'étendre
to extend from limit to limit
s'étirer
to extend one’s limbs or body in order to stretch the muscles
étendre étirer
to lengthen by pulling

stretch mark n
vergeture
stripes on the surface of the skin

stretch one's legs v
s'étirer les jambes
to walk about, especially after prolonged time sitting or lying down

stretch out v
tendre
to extend fully
étendre
to lie fully extended

stretch the truth v
abuser charrier en faire des caisses exagérer pousser le bouchon
idioms: to exaggerate

stretchable adj
étirable
capable of being stretched

stretcher /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃə/ /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɚ/ n
brancard civière
simple litter designed to carry a sick, injured, or dead person
châssis
frame on which a canvas is stretched for painting
panneresse
brick laid with the longest side exposed

stretcher /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃə/ /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɚ/ v
brancarder
to carry on a stretcher

stretcher-bearer n
brancardier
person who carries people on a stretcher

stretching /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɪŋ/ n
stretching étirement
a form of physical exercise

strew /stɹu/ /stɹuː/ v
joncher parsemer
to distribute objects or pieces of something

striated muscle n
muscle strié
muscle tissue that appears striped under the microscope

strict /stɹɪkt/ adj
strict
governed or governing by exact rules
severe in discipline

strictly /ˈstɹɪktli/ adv
strictement
in a strict manner

strictly speaking adv
à proprement parler
technically

stricto sensu phraseologicalUnit
au sens strict techniquement
in the strict sense

stricture /ˈstɹɪkt͡ʃə/ /ˈstɹɪkt͡ʃəɹ/ n
rétrécissement étranglement
(medicine) abnormal narrowing of a canal or duct in the body

stride /stɹaɪd/ n
enjambée
long step

stride /stɹaɪd/ v
enjamber
to walk with long steps

stridence n
stridence
quality of being strident

strident /ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/ [ˈstɹaɪdˀnt] adj
criard strident
loud, piercing

strider n
randonneur randonneuse

stridulate /stɹɪdjʊˈleɪt/ v
striduler
to make a noise by rubbing body parts as do crickets

strife /stɹaɪf/ n
dispute querelle
violent conflict

strigil /ˈstɹɪd͡ʒɪl/ n
strigile stragile
grooming tool

strike /stiː.ɹaɪk/ /stɹaɪk/ [stiː.ɹ̠ʌɪ̯k(ʰ)] n
coup frappe
physical blow
grève
work stoppage
strike
in bowling

strike /stiː.ɹaɪk/ /stɹaɪk/ [stiː.ɹ̠ʌɪ̯k(ʰ)] v
affaler
nautical: to take down
amener baisser pavillon
nautical: to surrender
barrer rayer biffer
to delete
battre
to cause to sound by one or more beats
faire grève
to stop working as a form of protest
frapper
to impress, seem, appear
to manufacture by stamping
intransitive: to deliver a quick blow or thrust
to create an impression
to impinge upon
to make a sudden impression upon, as if by a blow; to affect with some strong emotion
frapper battre
to hit

strike gold v
faire une affaire en or trouver le bon filon trouver le filon
to be lucky, to win, to be successful

strike one's flag v
baisser pavillon
to take down one's flag to indicate surrender

strike up v
entamer
to start something, e.g. a relationship

strike while the iron is hot v
il faut battre le fer pendant qu’il est chaud
act on an opportunity promptly

strike zone n
zone de prises zone des prises
The area through which if a pitched ball passes, it will be called a strike

strikebreaker n
jaune briseur de grève
worker hired to replace a striking worker

striker /ˈstɹaɪkə/ /ˈstɹaɪkɚ/ n
gréviste
individual who is on strike

strikethrough /ˈstɹaɪk.θɹu/ n
biffure
line

striking /ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/ adj
éclatant
of that which makes a strong impression

string /stɹɪŋ/ n
cannabis marijuana
slang: cannabis or marijuana
chaîne de caractères
programming: sequence of characters
corde
string of a musical instrument
physics: subject of study in string theory
long, thin structure made from twisted threads
this structure as a substance
any similar long, thin and flexible object
cordes
stringed instruments section
suite série
series of items or events

string /stɹɪŋ/ v
enfiler
put on a string

string bean n
échalas
tall and thin person

string quartet n
quatuor à cordes
composition for four string players
group of four string players

string theory n
théorie des cordes
candidate unified theory of all physical forces and particles

string to one's bow n
avoir plus d'un tour dans son sac avoir plus d'une corde à son arc corde à son arc tour dans son sac
a skill, ability or resource

string trimmer /ˌstɹɪŋ ˈtɹɪmə/ /ˌstɹɪŋ ˈtɹɪmɚ/ n
coupe-bordure coupe-herbe débroussailleuse
powered, hand-held garden implement that uses a rotating monofilament line to cut grass, etc.

stringed instrument n
instrument à cordes

stringent /ˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ adj
strict
making strict requirements

stringer /stɹɪŋə/ /stɹɪŋɚ/ n
lisse
horizontal timber or piece

stringy /ˈstɹɪŋi/ adj
filandreux
resembling strings

strip /stɹɪp/ n
bande
long, thin piece of land or material
bande strip
short for comic strip
piste
short for landing strip

strip /stɹɪp/ v
abîmer
to remove thread or teeth
décolorer
to remove color from
dénuder
to remove the insulation from a cable
dépouiller déposséder priver
to take away, to plunder
enlever
to remove or take away
foirer
to fail in the thread; to lose the thread
se déshabiller
to take off clothing

strip club n
strip club
establishment offering striptease or other erotic dancing

strip down v
dépouiller
to remove inessentials from

strip off v
déshabiller se déshabiller
to remove one's clothes

stripe /stɹaɪp/ /stɹʌɪp/ n
galon
badge
rayure raie
long straight region of a colour

stripe /stɹaɪp/ /stɹʌɪp/ v
rayer

striped /stɹaɪpt/ adj
rayé
having stripes, decorated or marked with bands differing in color

striped hyena /ˌstɹaɪpt haɪˈiːnə/ n
hyène rayée
Hyaena hyaena

striploin n
contre-filet
beef tenderloin

stripper /stɹɪpə/ /stɹɪpɚ/ /ʃkɹɪpə/ n
stripteaseur stripteaseuse
one who removes their clothing in a sexually provocative manner

striptease n
striptease effeuillage
arousing act

striptease v
strip-teaser stripteaser
to perform striptease

strive /ˈstɹaɪv/ v
combattre
to struggle in opposition
s'appliquer s'efforcer
to sincerely try to achieve, to make one's best effort

stroboscope n
stroboscope
instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals

stroganoff /ˈstroʊɡənɔf/ n
bœuf Stroganov
dish of sautéed pieces of beef

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ n
accident vasculaire cérébral attaque cérébrale AVC infarctus
loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted
brasse
specific combination of movements of the arms and legs which, when repeated, causes the swimmer to advance through the water; manner in which such movements are made
coup
act of hitting
act of striking with a weapon
coup course
single movement with a tool; impact of a tool on an object
course temps
single movement or thrust of a part (such as a piston) of a machine that moves back and forth; length of this movement
trait
line making up a written character; specifically, a Chinese, Japanese, or Korean character
line or mark made on a surface by an implement for drawing, writing, etc.
caresse
act of moving one’s hand or an object along a surface in one direction, touching it lightly

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ v
caresser
to move one’s hand or an object along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly

stroke of genius n
coup de génie éclair de génie
sudden mental insight that solves a problem

stroke order n
ordre des traits
Chinese character stroke order

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ n
balade flânerie promenade
wandering on foot

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ v
flâner promener balader
wander on foot

stroller n
poussette
seat on wheels used to transport babies
promeneur
person strolling

stromal adj
stromal
of or relating to a stroma

stromatolite n
stromatolite
rock-like structure built by microorganisms

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt͡ʃɹɔŋ] adj
fort
having a high alcoholic content
having an offensive or intense odor or flavor
highly stimulating to the senses
determined, unyielding
convincing
military: not easily subdued or taken
fort irrégulier
grammar: irregular
fort puissant
capable of producing great physical force
having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient
solide fort
capable of withstanding great physical force

strong as an ox adj
fort comme un Turc
very strong and powerful

strong nuclear interaction n
interaction nucléaire forte
strong nuclear interaction

strong suit n
point fort
field in which one is quite capable

strong verb n
verbe fort
verb type

stronghold /ˈstɹɒŋhəʊld/ /ˈstɹɔŋˌhoʊld/ n
bastion place forte
place built to withstand attack
fief
place of domination, or refuge or survival

strongly /stɹɑŋli/ /stɹɒŋli/ /stɹɔŋli/ adv
fort fortement
in a strong or powerful manner
fortement
very much

strongly-typed adj
fortement typé

strontianite /stɹɒnˈtiːəˌnaɪt/ n
strontianite
a mineral, strontium carbonate

strontium /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/ n
strontium
chemical element

stroopwafel /ˈstɹoʊpˌwɑfəl/ /ˈstɹuːp-/ /ˈstɹəʊpˌwɒfəl/ n
gaufres fourrées au caramel
Dutch waffle made from two thin wafers

strop /stɹɒp/ n
estrope
rope
lanière
strap

stroppy /ˈstɹɒpi/ adj
borné
obstreperous

structural adj
structurel structural
of, relating to, or having structure

structural formula n
formule structurale
chemistry

structural isomerism n
isomérie structurelle
form of isomerism

structural unemployment n
chômage structurel
(economics) a type of unemployment

structuralism n
structuralisme
theory that a human language is a self-contained structure

structurally adv
structuralement structurellement
in terms of structure

structure /ˈstɹʌk(t)ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈstɹɐk(t)ʃə(ɹ)] [ˈstʃɹɐktʃə] n
structure
overall form or organization of something
underlying shape of a solid
cohesive whole built up of distinct parts
computing: several pieces of data treated as a unit

structured adj
structuré
having structure; organized

strudel /ˈstɹuːdəl/ n
strudel
layered pastry

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ [ˈstɹʌɡl̩] n
lutte combat
strife, effort

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ [ˈstɹʌɡl̩] v
combattre lutter s'efforcer
to strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight

struggler n
lutteur
one who struggles

strum /strʌm/ v
racler gratter
play a stringed instrument

strumpet /ˈstɹʌm.pɪt/ n
roulure putain pute
A prostitute

strut /stɹət/ /stɹʌt/ [stɹɐt] [stɹʊ̈t] [stɹʌt] n
étai hauban jambe de force support
beam or rod providing support

strut /stɹət/ /stɹʌt/ [stɹɐt] [stɹʊ̈t] [stɹʌt] v
parader pavaner
to walk haughtily or proudly

strut one's stuff v
pavaner
behave in a showy manner

strychnine /ˈstɹɪk.niːn/ n
strychnine
very toxic, colourless, crystalline alkaloid

stub /stʌb/ n
moignon
remaining part of the docked tail of a dog
moignon souche
something cut short, blunted, or stunted
souche talon
a piece of certain paper items, designed to be torn off and kept for record or identification purposes
ébauche
(wikis) page providing minimal information

stubble /ˈstʌb.əl/ n
barbe de trois jours
short, coarse hair
éteule
short stalks left in a field after harvest

stubborn /ˈstʊbən/ /ˈstʌbən/ /ˈstʌbɚn/ adj
têtu entêté borné
refusing to move or change one's opinion

stubborn as a mule adj
têtu comme une mule
extremely stubborn

stubbornly adv
obstinément
in a stubborn manner

stubbornness /ˈstʌbən(n)əs/ /ˈstʌbɚn(n)əs/ n
entêtement
state of being stubborn

stucco n
stuc
a plaster that is used to coat interior or exterior wall

stuck /ˈstʌk/ adj
bloqué coincé
trapped and unable to move

stuck up adj
hautain orgueilleux vaniteux
snobbish, conceited

stud /stʌd/ n
étalon
male animal kept for breeding
boucle d'oreille
small round earring
clou
small object protruding from something

stud farm n
haras

studded tire n
pneu avec clous pneu avec crampon pneu avec studs pneu clouté pneu stud pneu studded

student /ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dənt/ /ˈst͡ʃuː.dənt/ n
étudiant étudiante
person enrolled at a university
étudiant étudiante élève
person who studies a subject

student body n
ensemble des élèves ensemble des étudiants
student body (body of students or pupils)

student council n
conseil des élèves conseil des étudiants conseil étudiant
student body

student loan n
prêt étudiant
loan granted to a student in higher education to help pay for the tuition

studies /ˈstʌdiz/ n
études
academic field of study

studio /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ /ˈstudioʊ/ /ˈst͡ʃuːdiəʊ/ n
atelier studio
artist’s or photographer’s workshop
studio
studio flat/apartment
place where radio or television programs, records or films are made

studious /ˈstjuːdi.əs/ /ˈstuːdi.əs/ adj
studieux
given to study, reading, etc

studs n
chaussure crampons
shoes with studs on the bottom to aid grip
crampons pneu
winter tires

study /ˈstʌdi/ n
bureau étude
room in a house intended for reading and writing
étude
mental effort to acquire knowledge
branch of learning or object that is being studied
artwork made in order to practise or demonstrate a subject or technique

study /ˈstʌdi/ v
étudier
to acquire knowledge
to revise/review materials
to look at minutely
étudier faire des études
to take a course

study group n
groupe d'étude
small group of people who meet regularly to discuss a shared field of study

studying /ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/ n
recherche étude
the action of the verb to study

stuff /stʌf/ n
machin truc substance
truc
miscellaneous items; things
substitution for trivial details

stuff /stʌf/ v
déglinguer péter
to break
empailler
to preserve a dead animal
farcir bourrer fourrer truffer
to fill by crowding into
foutre mettre

stuff one's face v
se caler les côtes se remplir la panse se taper la cloche
to eat excessively

stuffed /stʌft/ adj
bourré farci
with material
farci
with food

stuffed animal n
peluche
soft toy in the form of an animal

stuffing /ˈstʌfɪŋ/ n
farce
food items used to stuff another
rembourrage
matter used to stuff hollow objects

stuffy /ˈstʌfi/ adj
en rogne fâché
angry and obstinate; sulky
étouffant bouché mal aéré
poorly ventilated

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ n
bourde
an error or blunder
faux pas chute
a fall or trip

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ v
trébucher faire un faux pas broncher
to trip or fall

stumble against v
tomber sur
to discover or find something by accident
to meet somebody by chance

stumble upon v
tomber sur
to come across by accident; to discover by accident

stumbling block n
écueil pierre d'achoppement
hindrance

stump /stʌmp/ n
estompe
drawing: artist's tool
souche moignon
remains of something that has been cut off

stumped adj
perplexe
baffled

stun /stʌn/ v
étourdir
to incapacitate
étourdir étonner époustoufler
to shock or surprise

stun gun n
foudroyeur taser
weapon intended to immobilize

stunned /stʌnd/ adj
abasourdi stupéfait stupéfié
unable to act or respond

stunner n
stunner
professional wrestling maneuver

stunning adj
magnifique ravissant
exceptionally beautiful or attractive

stunt /stʌnt/ n
acrobatie cascade coup publicitaire
dangerous feat

stunting /ˈstʌntɪŋ/ n
rabougrissement
chronic malnutrition

stuntman /ˈstʌnt.mæn/ n
cascadeur
one who performs stunts

stupa /ˈstuːpə/ n
stupa stûpa
Buddhist monument

stupefied adj
stupéfié
Experiencing the effect of a mind-altering substance

stupefy /ˈst(j)upəˌfaɪ/ /ˈst͡ʃupəˌfaɪ/ v
abasourdir abrutir ahurir estomaquer hébéter sidérer
dull the senses or capacity to think

stupendous /stjuˈpɛndəs/ /stuˈpɛndəs/ adj
merveilleux
astonishingly great or large

stupid /st͡ʃjuː.pɪd/ /ˈst(j)u.pɪd/ /ˈstjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃtjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjʉː.pəd/ adj
stupide bête
lacking in intelligence

stupidity /stjuːˈpɪdɪti/ /stuˈpɪdɪti/ n
bêtise stupidité idiotie sottise ânerie
act that is stupid
stupidité idiotie
property of being stupid

stupidly adv
bêtement stupidement
in a stupid manner

stupor /ˈstju.pɚ/ /ˈstjuː.pə/ /ˈstu.pɚ/ n
stupeur
state of reduced consciousness or sensibility

sturdiness n
robustesse
the state or quality of being sturdy

sturdy /ˈstɜrdi/ /ˈstɜːdi/ adj
costaud robuste solide
solid in structure or person
solide
of firm build

sturgeon /ˈstɜːd͡ʒən/ /ˈstɝd͡ʒən/ n
esturgeon
fish of family Acipenseridae

stutter /ˈstʌtə/ /ˈstʌtɚ/ n
bégaiement

stutterer n
bègue bégayeur balbutieur balbutieuse bégayeuse
one who stutters

stuttering n
bégaiement

sty /staɪ/ n
porcherie
enclosure for swine
messy or dirty place

stye /ˈstaɪ/ n
orgelet compère loriot
bacterial infection of the eyelash or eyelid

style /staɪl/ n
modèle style
manner of creating, doing, or presenting something, especially a work of architecture or art
style
stalk that connects the stigma(s) to the ovary in a pistil of a flower
manner of expression in writing or speech

stylesheet /ˈstaɪlʃiːt/ n
feuille de style
Internet: a document consisting of markup that describes the layout and presentation to be used when displaying other documents
a document issued by a publisher informing authors how to style their works for publication

stylish /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ adj
élégant
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress

stylist /ˈstaɪlɪst/ n
styliste

stylistic /staɪˈlɪstɪk/ /stɪˈlɪstɪk/ adj
stylistique
of or pertaining to style

stylistics n
stylistique
study of literary style

stylite /ˈstaɪlaɪt/ /ˈstʌɪlʌɪt/ n
stylite stylitesse
Christian ascetic cloistered atop a pillar

stylobate /ˈstaɪ.lə.beɪt/ n
stylobate
top step of the crepidoma

styloglossus /ˌstaɪ.loʊˈɡlɑs.əs/ /ˌstaɪ.loʊˈɡlɔs.əs/ n
muscle stylo-glosse
muscle

stylography n
stylographie
process of drawing or writing using a stylus

styloid /ˈstaɪ.lɔɪd/ adj
styloïde
of or pertaining to the styloid process

stylophone /ˈstaɪləfəʊn/ n
stylophone
small synthesizer operated using a stylus

stylus /ˈstaɪ.ləs/ n
poinçon
tool for writing Braille
saphir
phonograph needle
style stylet
tool for writing on clay tablets
stylet
pen for writing on a touch-sensitive screen
stylo

stymie /ˈstaɪmi/ v
mettre en échec obstruer
to thwart or stump

styrofoam n
polystyrène styromousse frigolite polystyrène expansé
polymer

suave /sweɪv/ /swɑv/ /swɑːv/ adj
suave
charming, confident and elegant

suavity n
courtoisie
-The quality of being sweet or pleasing to the mind

sub /sʌb/ n
sandwich sous-marin
submarine sandwich

sub- /sʌb/ prefix
sous- sub-
under, beneath

sub-Saharan adj
subsaharien sub-saharien
pertaining to that part of Africa south of the Sahara

sub-Saharan Africa pn
Afrique noire Afrique subsaharienne
Africa south of the Sahara, chiefly populated by dark-skinned peoples

sub-system n
sous-sytème
group of related components

sub-zero adj
au-dessous de zéro
(of a temperature) below 0°C

subalpine adj
subalpin
at the foot of the Alps

subaltern /sʌbˈɔltərn/ /ˈsʌbəltɚn/ adj
subalterne
of a lower rank of position

subaltern /sʌbˈɔltərn/ /ˈsʌbəltɚn/ n
subalterne

subaltern studies n
études subalternes
study and writing of history with a focus on common people

subarctic /sʌbˈɑːktɪk/ /sʌbˈɑːtɪk/ adj
subarctique
of, relating to, or characteristic of the subarctic

subatomic adj
subatomique
relating to particles that are smaller than an atom

subatomic particle n
particule subatomique
unit of matter smaller than an atom

subbalanic adj
sous-balanique
located under the glans

subbranch n
sous-branche
branch that is itself an offshoot of a branch of something

subcarrier n
sous-porteuse
separate radio signal

subcategory n
sous-catégorie
more narrow category

subchapter n
sous-chapitre
subsection of a chapter

subclass n
classe fille
computing
sous-classe
taxonomy
secondary class

subclassable adj
sous-classable

subclavian artery n
artère subclavière

subcommand n
sous-commande

subcommittee /ˈsʌb.kəˌmɪti/ n
sous-comité
committee within a committee

subconsciously adv
subconsciemment
below the level of conscious awareness

subconsciousness n
subconscience
state of being subconscious

subcontinent n
sous-continent
large landmass

subcontract v
sous-traiter
contract out portions of a larger contracted project

subcontractor n
sous-traitant
contractor hired by contractor

subculture /ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃɚ/ n
sous-culture
portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features

subcutaneous /sʌbkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
sous-cutané
pertaining to the fatty layer under the skin

subdatabase n
sous-base de données
A database that is part of a larger database

subdeacon n
sous-diacre
cleric below a deacon

subdialect n
sous-dialecte

subdirectory n
sous-répertoire
directory located inside another directory

subdomain n
sous-domaine
domain name prefaced with additional parts separated by a period

subdue /səbˈdjuː/ /səbˈdu/ /səbˈdʒuː/ /sʌb-/ v
assujettir
to bring (a country) under control by force
soumettre subjuguer
to overcome, quieten, bring under control

subduple adj
sous-double
indicating one part of two

suberate n
subérate
salt or ester of suberic acid

suberin n
subérine
waxy material found in the cell wall of corky plants

subfamily n
sous-famille
taxonomic category

subfolder n
sous-répertoire
folder within another folder

subgenre n
sous-genre
category within a particular genre

subgenus n
sous-genre
subdivision of a genus

subgiant n
étoile sous-géante
type of star

subglacial /sʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃl̩/ /sʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃɪ.əl/ /ˌsʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ə)l/ adj
subglaciaire
formed or occurring beneath a glacier or other body of ice

subglaucous adj
subglauque
Having a colour between glaucous and green

subgraph n
sous-graphe
section of a graph of network

subgroup /ˈsʌbˌɡɹuːp/ n
sous-groupe
group within a larger group
(group theory) group within a larger group

subhuman [sʌbˈhjuːmən] n
sous-homme
untermensch

subjacent /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/ adj
sous-jacent
underlying

subject /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɪkt/ adj
sujet
likely to be affected by something
conditional upon
sujet soumis
placed under the power of another

subject /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɪkt/ n
matière discipline
particular area of study
sujet
in grammar
main topic
citizen in a monarchy
person ruled over by another, especially a monarch or state authority
philosophy: being
human, animal or an inanimate object that is being examined
actor
music: main theme

subject /səbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /sʌbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
assujettir
to make subordinate
soumettre
to cause to undergo

subject matter n
sujet
object of thought

subjection n
soumission
act of bringing under control

subjective /səbˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ /sʌbˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ adj
subjectif
based upon subjective feelings or intuition

subjective case n
cas sujet
grammatical case

subjectively adv
subjectivement
in a subjective manner

subjectivity n
subjectivité
state of being subjective

subjugate /ˈsʌbd͡ʒuɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌbd͡ʒuɡət/ /ˈsʌbd͡ʒəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌbd͡ʒəɡət/ v
assujettir
to forcibly impose obedience or servitude

subjugation /ˌsʌbd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌsʌbd͡ʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/ n
assujettissement
act of subjugating

subjunctive /səbˈd͡ʒʌŋktɪv/ adj
subjonctif
possible, contingent, or hypothetical; not a fact

subjunctive mood n
subjonctif
subjunctive mood

sublet /ˌsʌbˈlɛt/ v
sous-louer
lease or rent

sublicense v
sous-licencier
to grant a sublicense

subligaculum n
subligaculum
kind of underwear

sublimate /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/ /ˈsʌblɪmət/ v
honorer
to raise (someone) to a high office or status
sublimer
to change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently
to modify (the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct) in a socially acceptable manner
to purify or refine (a substance)

sublimation n
sublimation
phase transition
transformation of an impulse

sublime /səˈblaɪm/ adj
sublime
of a person: dignified, majestic, noble

subliminal /səˈblɪm.ɪ.nəl/ /ˌsabˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl/ [səˈblɪm.ɪ.nl̩] [ˌsabˈlɪm.ɪ.nl̩] [ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nl̩] adj
subliminal
of a stimulus: below the limen or threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response; also, below the threshold where a response can be produced
of an advertisement, a message, etc.: conveyed in a manner that a person is unaware of being influenced by it

subliminal message n
message subliminal
message under normal perception

subliminally /səˈblɪm.ɪ.nə.li/ /sʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nə.li/ /ˌsabˈlɪm.ɪ.nə.li/ adv
subliminalement
in a subliminal manner

sublimity n
sublimité
quality or state of being sublime

sublingual /sʌbˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ /ˌsʌbˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /ˌsʌbˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
sublingual
administered by placement beneath the tongue
situated beneath the tongue

submachine gun n
mitraillette pistolet mitrailleur PM
short range machine gun

submanifold n
sous-variété
manifold which is a subset of another

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ adj
sous-marin
undersea

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ n
sous-marin
undersea boat

submenu n
sous-menu
secondary menu available through another menu

submerge /səbˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /səbˈmɝd͡ʒ/ v
immerger
to immerse (transitive)
submerger
to immerse (intransitive)

submersible adj
submersible
able to be submerged

submersible n
submersible

submethod n
sous-méthode

submission /səbˈmɪʃən/ n
soumission
the act of yielding
combat sports
the thing which has been submitted

submissive /səbˈmɪsɪv/ adj
soumis
meekly obedient or passive

submissive /səbˈmɪsɪv/ n
passif
person submitting to a partner

submit /səbˈmɪt/ v
gagner par soumission
to win a fight by submission
soumettre
to yield or give way to another
soumettre présenter
to enter or put forward something for approval, consideration, marking etc.

submolecular adj
sub-moléculaire submoléculaire
below the molecular scale

subnamespace n
sous-espace de nom

subnet n
sous-réseau
portion of a network which shares a network address in which each component is identified by a subnet number

subnival /sʌbˈnaɪvl̩/ /ˌsʌbˈnaɪv(ə)l/ adj
subnival subnivéen
of a habitat: of an altitude, latitude, or type just below that which would be permanently covered by snow

subnormal adj
subnormal
less than normal

suboptimal /sʌbˈɑptɪməl/ /sʌbˈɒptɪməl/ adj
suboptimal
less than optimal

subordinate /səˈboːdɪnæɪt/ /səˈboːdɪnət/ /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ adj
subordonné
placed in a lower class, rank, or position

subordinate /səˈboːdɪnæɪt/ /səˈboːdɪnət/ /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ n
subordonné subordonnée subordonnées subordonnés
one who is subordinate

subordinate clause n
proposition subordonnée subordonnée
a clause that cannot stand alone

subordinating conjunction n
conjonction de subordination
a word establishing the nature of a subordinate clause

subpackage n
sous-package
object-oriented programming

subpage n
sous-page
a web page that is subordinate to another

subpalpebral adj
subpalpébral
under the eyelids

subpattern n
sous-masque subpattern

subphylum n
sous-phylum
taxonomic category below phylum and above class

subpixel n
sous-pixel

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ n
citation
writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony

subpolar adj
subpolaire
situated below the poles

subpreputial adj
sous-préputial
located under the prepuce

subprocess n
sous-processus

subquery n
sous-requête
embedded query

subquestion n
sous-question
subquestion

subrenal adj
surrénal
beneath the kidney

subrogation n
subrogation
the substitution of a different person in place of a creditor or claimant

subroutine n
fonction procédure sous-routine
a section of code

subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/ v
s'abonner souscrire abonner
to sign up to receive a publication

subscriber /səbˈskɹaɪbɚ/ n
abonné abonnée
a person who subscribes to a publication or a service

subscript n
indice lettre inférieure
a type of lettering form

subscription /səbˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
abonnement
access to a resource for a period of time

subsection n
alinéa article paragraphe sous-alinéa
Subsection of a legal document such as law
sous-section
Defined part of a section

subsequent /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/ /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ adj
prochain suivant subséquent
following in time
subséquent

subsequently /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/ adv
ensuite subséquemment
subsequently

subservience n
asservissement servilité soumission
state of being subservient

subservient adj
servile
obsequiously submissive

subset /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ n
sous-ensemble
set whose elements are within another given set
group contained in a larger group

subside /səbˈsaɪd/ /sʌbˈsaɪd/ v
couler descendre s’abaisser s’affaisser tomber
to fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink
retomber se calmer
to fall into a state of calm; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate
se déposer tomber
to sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees

subsidence /sʌbˈsaɪdəns/ /ˈsʌbsədəns/ /ˈsʌbsɪdəns/ n
subsidence
sinking of ground

subsidiarity /səbˌsɪdiˈæɹɪti/ n
subsidiarité
principle

subsidiarization n
filialisation

subsidiarize v
filialiser
to divide a company into subsidiaries

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.dəɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.d͡ʒəɹ.i/ adj
secondaire
secondary or subordinate
subsidiaire
auxiliary or supplemental
of or relating to a subsidy

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.dəɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.d͡ʒəɹ.i/ n
filiale
company owned by a parent company or a holding company

subsidize /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ v
subventionner
assist by granting a subsidy

subsidy /ˈsʌbsɪdi/ n
subvention subside
financial support

subsist /səbˈsɪst/ v
subsister
to survive

subsistence economy n
économie de subsistance

subsistence farming n
agriculture de subsistance

subsoil n
sous-sol
layer of earth below topsoil

subspace n
sous-espace
subset

subspecies /-siːz/ /-ʃɪz/ /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/ n
sous-espèce
rank in the classification of organisms

substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ [ˈsʌbstənts] n
biens
material possessions
substance
physical matter; material
drugs
substance fond
essential part

substance abuse n
abus de drogues
overindulgence in a drug

substantia nigra n
substantia nigra
brain structure

substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/ adj
substantiel
large in size, quantity or value
most important; essential
having substance, actually existing
satisfying

substantival /ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl/ adj
substantif
grammar

substantive /səbˈstæntɪv/ /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/ adj
direct substantif
of a dye that does not need the use of a mordant
substantif
having substance and prompting thought

substantively adv
substantivement
in a substantive manner

substantivise v
substantiver

substation n
poste
electrical substation

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtjut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtʃuːt/ n
substitut remplaçant
replacement or stand-in

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtjut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtʃuːt/ v
substituer remplacer de en mettre place
to use in place of something else

substitutes' bench n
banc de touche banc des remplaçants
the bench on which substitutes sit

substitution /ˌsʌbstəˈtuʃən/ /ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃən/ n
remplacement
the act of substituting or the state of being substituted
réaction de substitution
the replacement of an atom, or group of atoms, in a compound, with another

substrate /ˈsʌbstɹeɪt/ n
substrat
a surface on which an organism grows or is attached
an indigenous language
an underlying layer; a substratum
the material or substance on which an enzyme acts
a metal which is plated with another metal which has different physical properties

substructure n
substructure
the supporting part of a structure

subsume /səbˈsjuːm/ /səbˈsuːm/ v
colliger généraliser rejoindre
to consider an occurrence as part of a principle or rule
subsumer impliquer
to place under another as belonging to it

subsumption n
subsomption
all senses

subtab n
sous-onglet
tab in another tab

subtend /sʌbˈtɛnd/ v
sous-tendre
to extend or stretch opposite something, often to delimit an angle

subterfuge /ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuːd͡ʒ/ n
subterfuge

subterranean /ˌsʌbtəˈɹeɪniən/ adj
souterrain
below ground, under the earth

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ n
sous-titre
heading below a title
textual versions of the dialog in films

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ v
sous-titrer
to create subtitles

subtitled adj
sous-titré
a film in which the dialogue is translated into another language, and displayed at the bottom of the screen

subtitler n
sous-titreur sous-titreuse
person

subtitling n
sous-titrage

subtle /ˈsʌt(ə)l/ [ˈsʌɾɫ̩] adj
astucieux
subtil délicat
hard to grasp

subtlety /ˈsʌt(ə)lti/ n
entremets
illusion food
subtilité
quality or act of being subtle

subtly /ˈsʌ.tl̩.li/ /ˈsʌt.li/ /ˈsʌt.l̩.li/ adv
subtilement
with subtleness, in a subtle manner

subtotal n
sous-total
the total for a part of a list of numbers being summed

subtract /səbˈtɹækt/ v
soustraire
to remove or reduce

subtraction /səbˈtɹækʃən/ n
soustraction
process
calculation

subtrahend /ˈsʌbtɹəhɛnd/ n
diminuteur
A number or quantity to be subtracted from another

subtree n
sous-arbre
mathematics, computer science: a tree wholly contained in another

subtropical adj
subtropical
further from the equator than the tropical regions

subtropics n
subtropicales
the region between the tropics and the temperate latitudes of the world

suburb /ˈsʌbɜːb/ /ˈsʌbɝb/ n
arrondissement
Australian, British English, Irish English, New Zealand English: any subdivision of a conurbation
banlieue faubourg
area on the periphery of a city or large town

suburban /səˈbɜː(ɹ)bən/ adj
suburbain banlieusard
relating to outskirts of a city

suburbanite n
banlieusard banlieusarde
someone who dwells in suburbia

suburbanization n
banlieusardisation
population movement from cities to suburbs

subvassal n
vavasseur
vassal of a vassal

subversion /sʌbˈvɜɹ.ʒən/ /sʌbˈvɜː.ʃən/ n
chavirage
the act of overturning; flipping from beneath
subversion renversement
systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within
the act of overthrowing a government, a ruler or a monarch

subversive /-vɚsɪv/ /səbˈvɜːsɪv/ /səbˈvɝsɪv/ /sʌb-/ [səbˈβɝsɪv] [səb̪ˈvɝsɪv] adj
subversif
intending to subvert

subversively adv
subversivement
in a subversive manner

subvert /səbˈvɜːt/ /səbˈvɝt/ v
renverser
to overthrow

subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ [ˈsʌbˌweɪ̯] n
métro métropolitain
underground railway

subway-surface /ˌsʌb.weɪ ˈsɝːfəs/ [ˌsʌb.weɪ̯ ˈsɝːfɨs] n
prémétro
streetcar line or network with a rapid transit-style city center tunnel

subwoofer n
subwoofer
a woofer dedicated to the reproduction of low-pitched audio frequencies

succade /səˈkeɪd/ n
citronnat
candied citrus peel

succeed /səkˈsiːd/ v
réussir avoir du succès
To obtain the object desired; to accomplish what is attempted or intended; to have a prosperous issue or termination; to be successful
succéder
To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of

success /səkˈsɛs/ n
succès
achievement of one's aim or goal

success story n
success story
successful person or thing

successful /səkˈsɛs.fl̩/ adj
couronné de succès ayant du succès marqué de succès
resulting in success

successfully /səkˈsɛsfəli/ adv
avec succès
in a successful manner

succession /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/ n
succession
following in sequence
passing of royal power

successive /səkˈsɛsɪv/ adj
successif
in a series

successively adv
successivement
in a serial manner

successor /səkˈsɛsə/ /səkˈsɛsɚ/ n
successeur successeuse successrice
person or thing that immediately follows another
next heir in order or succession

succinate n
succinate
salt or ester of succinic acid

succinct /sə(k)ˈsɪŋkt/ /səkˈsɪŋ(k)t/ adj
succinct
brief and to the point

succinic acid n
acide succinique
colourless crystalline dicarboxylic acid, (CH₂COOH)₂

succour /ˈsʌkə/ /ˈsʌkɚ/ n
secours
aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress

succour /ˈsʌkə/ /ˈsʌkɚ/ v
secourir
to give aid, assistance, or help

succubus /ˈsʌk.jə.bəs/ /ˈsʌk.jʊ.bəs/ n
succube
female demon

succulent /ˈsʌkjələnt/ adj
succulent
juicy or lush
succulent gras grasse succulente
botany: having fleshy leaves or other tissues that store water

succulent /ˈsʌkjələnt/ n
succulente
a succulent plant

succumb /səˈkʌm/ v
succomber
to die
to give up, or give in

such /sɛt͡ʃ/ /sɪt͡ʃ/ /sʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
ainsi
tel
used to make a comparison with something implied by context
tellement
used as an intensifier

such as preposition
comme
like

such is life phraseologicalUnit
c'est la vie la vie est ainsi faite
used to express the acceptance of misfortune

such that conjunction
tel que
which satisfies the condition that

such-and-such n
Untel
generic placeholder

suchlike pronoun
choses de ce genre
more of the same kind

suchness n
talité
existence per se

suck /sʊk/ /sʌk/ v
sucer aspirer
(transitive) to use the mouth to pull in (liquid etc)
téter
(transitive) to put the mouth or lips to (a breast, a mother) to draw in milk
être chiant être nul
colloquial: term of general disparagement

suck face v
sucer la poire sucer la pomme
(colloquial) to kiss, especially deeply and for a prolonged time

suck my cock phraseologicalUnit
suce ma bite
expression of aggravation

suck off v
faire une pipe à tailler une pipe à
to give a blowjob

suck up v
absorber
to absorb fluid
cirer les pompes lécher les bottes
to adulate or flatter excessively

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ n
pigeon
one who is easily fooled
rejet rejeton
a stem growing up from the roots of a plant
suceur suceuse
someone or something that sucks
ventouse
organ

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ v
pigeonner
to fool

sucker trap n
attrape-nigaud piège à cons

sucking /ˈsʌkɪŋ/ n
succion sucement
act of sucking

suckle /ˈsʌ.kəl/ v
allaiter
to give suck to
téter
to nurse; to suck

suckling n
nourrisson
young mammal which isn't weaned yet
infant that is still breastfeeding

suckling pig n
cochon de lait
unweaned pig

sucralose n
sucralose
chlorinated sucrose

sucrose /ˈsjuːkɹəʊz/ /ˈsukɹoʊs/ /ˈsuːkɹəʊz/ n
saccharose saccarose
a disaccharide

suction /ˈsʌkʃən/ n
succion
the process of creating an imbalance in pressure to draw matter from one place to another

suction /ˈsʌkʃən/ v
sucer
process

suction cup /ˈsʌkʃən kʌp/ n
ventouse
cup using suction as an adhesive

sudanophilic adj
soudanophile

sudden /ˈsʌdən/ [ˈsʌdn̩] adj
soudain subit
happening quickly and with little or no warning

sudden death n
mort subite
instantaneous death
mode of play

sudden infant death syndrome n
mort subite du nourrisson
medical syndrome

suddenly /ˈsʌdn̩li/ adv
soudainement tout d'un coup soudain
happening quickly and with little or no warning

suddenness n
soudaineté
state of being sudden

sudoer n
sudoer

sudoku /su-/ /suː-/ /sə-/ /sʊˈdoʊku/ /sʊˈdukoʊ/ /sʊˈduku/ /sʊˈduːku/ /sʊˈdɑku/ /sʊˈdɒku/ /sʊˈdəʊku/ /ˈsu-/ /ˈsuː-/ /ˈsʊdoʊku/ /ˈsʊdukoʊ/ /ˈsʊduku/ /ˈsʊduːku/ /ˈsʊdɑku/ /ˈsʊdɒku/ /ˈsʊdəʊku/ n
sudoku
a puzzle using numbers

suds /sʌdz/ n
eau savonneuse mousse de savon
lather, foam

suede /swed/ /sweɪd/ n
daim suède cuir suédé
type of leather

suet /ˈs(j)uːɪt/ n
suif graisse de rognon
fat

suffer /ˈsʌfə/ /ˈsʌfɚ/ v
souffrir
feel pain
undergo hardship
souffrir pâtir
become worse
souffrir subir endurer supporter

suffer from v
souffrir
have a disease or condition

sufferer n
malade
one who suffers

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsʌfɹɪŋ/ adj
souffrance douleur
experiencing pain

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsʌfɹɪŋ/ n
souffrance Passion
condition

suffete n
suffète
a magistrate of ancient Carthage

suffice /səˈfaɪs/ /səˈfaɪz/ v
3 suffire 2
suffire
be enough, sufficient, adequate

sufficiency n
suffisance

sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ adj
suffisant
of competent power or ability

sufficient condition n
condition suffisante
logical statement

sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof /-ˈiːvəl-/ /-ˌʌntə-/ /səˈfɪʃ(ə)nt ˌʌntʊ ðə ˈdeɪ ɪz ðiː ˈiːvɪl ðɛəˌɹɒv/ /səˈfɪʃənt ˌʌntə ðə ˈdeɪ ɪz ði ˈivəl ðɛˌɹʌv/ proverb
à chaque jour suffit sa peine
there is no need to worry about the future; the present provides enough to worry about

sufficiently /səˈfɪʃəntli/ adv
suffisamment
in a sufficient manner
to a sufficient extent

suffix /səˈfɪks/ /ˈsʌfɪks/ n
suffixe
morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning

suffix /səˈfɪks/ /ˈsʌfɪks/ v
suffixer
append (something) to the end of something else

suffixation n
suffixation
addition of a suffix

suffocate /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/ /ˈsʌfəkət/ v
suffoquer
(intransitive) to die due to insufficient oxygen supply to the body
(intransitive) to suffer from severely reduced oxygen intake to the body
étouffer
(transitive) to cause someone to suffer severely reduced oxygen supply to his body

suffocation n
suffocation
asphyxia

suffrage /ˈsʌfɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
suffrage droit de vote
the right to vote

suffragette /ˌsʌf.ɹəˈd͡ʒɛt/ n
suffragette
female supporter of women's right to vote

sufganiyah n
soufganiya
doughnut

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ interjection
fichtre zut
minced oath

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ n
bise bisou bizou
slang: a kiss
ma chérie mon chou mon chéri
term of endearment
sucre
sucrose from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink
generic term for sucrose, glucose, fructose, etc
any of a series of carbohydrates used by organisms to store energy

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ v
sucrer
to add sugar to, to sweeten

sugar apple n
atte pomme cannelle
sweetsop

sugar beet n
betterave sucrière betterave à sucre
type of beet

sugar bowl n
sucrier
small receptacle for serving sugar on a table

sugar cane n
canne à sucre
species of grass whose sap is a source of sugar

sugar cube n
cube de sucre
piece of sugar in the shape of a cube

sugar glider n
phalanger volant planeur de sucre sucre volant
Petaurus breviceps

sugar mama n
maman-gâteau
Older woman who spends money on a younger person for romantic or sexual purposes.

sugar maple n
érable à sucre
Acer saccharum

sugar paste n
pâte à sucre
sugar dough

sugar pie n
tarte au sucre
pie

sugar shack n
cabane à sucre érablière
where maple syrup is made

sugar spoon n
cuillère à sucre
type of spoon

sugar substitute n
édulcorant
food additives

sugar-loaf n
pain de sucre
conical block of sugar

sugarbush n
érablière
grove of maples

sugary /ˈʃʊɡəɹi/ adj
mielleux
covered with or containing a large amount of sugar

suggest /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst/ /səˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
suggérer
to recommend
to make one suppose
suggérer proposer
to ask for without demanding

suggestible adj
influençable suggestible
susceptible to influence

suggestion /səɡˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛstʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ [səˈd͡ʒɛʃtʃən] n
suggestion proposition
something suggested

suggestion box n
boîte à suggestions
receptacle

suggestopedia n
suggestopédie
teaching method

sui generis /suˑ.i ˈɡɛnɛɹɪs/ /sʊɪ d͡ʒəˈnɛɹɪs/ adj
tout seul
by itself

suicidal /ˌs(j)uː.ɪˈsaɪ.dəl/ /ˌsu.əˈsaɪ.dəl/ /ˌsu.ɪ-/ adj
suicidaire
likely to commit, or to attempt to commit, suicide
pertaining to suicide

suicidality n
suicidalité
tendency to commit suicide

suicide /ˈs(j)uːɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/ n
suicide
instance of killing oneself
figurative: action
suicidé suicidée suicidant suicidante
person who has killed himself/herself, is killing (is attempting/has attempted to kill) himself/herself

suicide attack n
attentat-suicide
suicide attack

suicide bomber /ˈsuːɪˌsaɪd ˈbɑmər/ /ˈsuːɪˌsaɪd ˈbɒmə/ n
kamikaze
one who carries explosives

suicide note n
lettre d'adieu
message left by a suicide

suid n
suidé
Suidae

suit /sjuːt/ /sut/ /suːt/ n
combinaison
garment suitable for a task
complet costume tailleur ensemble tenue
set of clothes
costard
slang: person who wears matching jacket and trousers
couleur enseigne
card games: set of cards distinguished by color and emblems
suite
regular order; succession

suit /sjuːt/ /sut/ /suːt/ v
convenir
to agree, accord, be fitted to
to please, to make content

suit oneself v
comme tu veux comme tu voudras
do whatever you want

suitable /ˈsjuːtəbl/ /ˈsuːtəbl/ adj
approprié convenable idoine opportun
appropriate to a certain occasion

suitably adv
convenablement
in a suitable manner

suitcase /ˈs(j)uːtkeɪs/ /ˈsutkeɪs/ n
valise
large piece of luggage

suite /swiːt/ n
suite
musical form pre-dating the sonata
group of connected rooms
selection of music from a larger work
connected series or succession of objects
retinue or company of attendants

suitor /ˈsjuːtə/ /ˈsutɚ/ /ˈsuːtə/ n
plaideur
party to a suit or litigation
prétendant soupirant
wooer

sujuk n
soudjouk
type of sausage

sukun n
soukoun
Diacritic used to mark the absence of a vowel

sulfacetic adj
sulfacétique

sulfate /ˈsʌlfeɪt/ n
sulfate
inorganic chemistry: any salt of sulfuric acid
organic chemistry: any ester of sulfuric acid

sulfide n
sulfure
any compound of sulfur and a metal or electropositive element or group

sulfite /ˈsʌlfaɪt/ n
sulfite
salt of sulfurous acid

sulfosalt n
sulfosel
a type of complex sulfide mineral with a metal and semimetal

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ adj
soufre
colour

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ n
soufre
element

sulfur dioxide n
dioxyde de soufre
the compound SO₂

sulfur monoxide n
monoxyde de soufre
sulfur monoxide

sulfur trioxide n
trioxyde de soufre
the compound SO₃

sulfuric acid n
acide sulfurique
H2SO4

sulfurize v
sulfuriser
to treat with sulfur

sulfurous /sʌlˈfjuɹəs/ /ˈsʌlfəɹəs/ adj
sulfureux
containing sulfur

sulfurous acid n
acide sulfureux
the weak acid, H₂SO₃

sulk /sʌlk/ v
faire la gueule bouder
to express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn

sulky adj
boudeur boudeuse
gloomy

sullen /ˈsʌlən/ adj
lent
sluggish
maussade morose
having a brooding ill temper
morne
dismal

sully /ˈsʌli/ v
salir souiller
to soil or stain
souiller
to corrupt or damage

sultan /ˈsʌltən/ n
sultan soudan
ruler

sultana /ˌsʌlˈtæn.ə/ /ˌsʌlˈtɑ.nə/ /ˌsʌlˈtɑː.nə/ n
raisin de Smyrne
type of raisin
sultane
wife or mistress of a sultan

sultanate /ˈsʌltənət/ n
sultanat
state ruled by a sultan

sultry /ˈsəl-/ /ˈsʌltɹi/ adj
torride
sexually enthralling
very hot and dry
étouffant
hot and humid

sum /sʌm/ n
calcul
arithmetic problem
somme
quantity of money
quantity obtained by addition or aggregation

sum /sʌm/ v
additionner
to add together

sumac /ˈs(j)uːmæk/ /ˈsu-/ /ˈsuːˌmæk/ /ˈʃuː-/ n
sumac
shrub or small tree of the genus Rhus, etc.

summable adj
sommable
having a Lebesgue integral

summarily /səˈmæɹɪli/ /səˈmɛɹɪli/ adv
sommairement
in a summary manner
sommairement éphémère
briefly

summarize /ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/ v
récapituler
to give a capitulation of salient facts; to recapitulate or review
résumer récapituler
to prepare a summary

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ adj
sommaire
concise
cutting the procedures of a normal trial
performed speedily

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ n
résumé compte rendu récapitulation sommaire
condensed presentation

summer /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/ n
été
hottest season

summer /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/ v
estiver
spend the summer, as in a particular place on holiday

summer camp n
camp de vacances colonie de vacances
institution devoted to housing and entertaining children

summer flounder n
cardeau d'été
Paralichthys dentatus

summer job n
job [[d']]été

summer roll n
rouleau de printemps rouleau printanier
a Vietnamese roll

summer school n
université d'été école d'été
academic sessions held in the summer

summer solstice n
solstice d'été
the moment when the hemisphere is most inclined toward the sun

summer tire n
pneu d'été pneu été
type of tire

summertime n
été
the period or season of summer

summery /ˈsʌməɹi/ adj
estival
relating to the summer

summit /ˈsʌmɪt/ n
sommet
highest point of a hill, mountain, or similar geographical feature
assembly or gathering of the leaders of countries to discuss issues of international significance

summon /ˈsʌmən/ v
citer à comparaître convoquer
law: to order someone to appear in court
convier convoquer
to ask someone to come
convoquer convier
to call people together
invoquer
to call a resource by magic
rassembler
to rouse oneself to exert a skill

summons /ˈsʌ.mənz/ n
citation citation à comparaître
notice summoning someone to appear in court
convocation
call to do something, especially to come

sumo /ˈsuːməʊ/ n
sumo
form of wrestling
sumotori
sumo wrestler

sump /sʌmp/ n
bassin
hollow or pit
carter d'huile carter humide
crankcase
puisard
(construction) intentional depression
(nautical) pit at the lowest point
siphon
completely flooded cave passage

sumptuary /-tju-/ /-t͡ʃəˌwɛɹi/ /ˈsʌm(p)tjʊəɹi/ /ˈsʌm(p)tjʊɹi/ /ˈsʌm(p)t͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈsʌm(p)t͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈsʌm(p)t͡ʃʊəɹi/ adj
somptuaire
of a law, regulation, etc.: intended to limit or restrain the expenditure of citizens in apparel, food, furniture, etc., or to forbid the use of certain articles
relating to expenditure or expense

sumptuous /ˈsʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ adj
somptueux
magnificent, luxurious, splendid

sun /sʌn/ n
soleil
a star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system
light and warmth received from the sun
something like the sun in brightness or splendor

sun /sʌn/ pn
soleil Soleil
the star around which the Earth revolves

sun bear n
ours malais
Helarctos malayanus

sun dog n
parhélie
spot

sun gear n
planétaire intérieur soleil
gear wheel

sun letter n
lettre solaire
sun letter

sun protection factor n
indice de protection solaire
an indication of how long a sunscreen remains effective

sun shower n
mariage du loup
rain shower while the sun is shining

sun spurge n
euphorbe réveille-matin
Euphorbia helioscopia

sunbath n
bain de soleil
period of tanning

sunbathe /ˈsʌnbeɪð/ v
prendre un bain de soleil bain de soleil
to expose one's body to the sun

sunbather n
bronzeur bronzeuse
person who basks in the sun to get a tan

sunbeam n
rayon de soleil
narrow, intense ray of sunlight

sunbird n
souïmanga
bird of family Nectariniidae

sunburn /ˈsʌnbɜːn/ /ˈsʌnbɝn/ n
coup de soleil actinite
burn on skin

sunburn /ˈsʌnbɜːn/ /ˈsʌnbɝn/ v
attraper un coup de soleil
to receive a sunburn

suncatcher n
capteur de soleil suncatcher

sundae /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ n
sundae
dessert

sunder /ˈsʌndɚ/ v
rompre
to break or separate or to break apart

sundew n
droséra
group of insectivorous plants

sundial /ˈsʌnˌdaɪ.əl/ n
cadran solaire
device noting the time of day by the position of a shadow

sunfish /ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ/ n
môle molidé poisson-lune
fish of the family Molidae

sunflower /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ɚ/ n
tournesol
flower

sunflower oil n
huile de tournesol
vegetable oil

sunflower seed n
graine de tournesol
seed of a sunflower

sunglasses n
lunettes de soleil
tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun

sungrebe /ˈsʌn.ɡɹib/ n
grébifoulque d'Amérique
Heliornis fulica

sunhat n
chapeau de soleil
a hat to protect from the sun

sunlight /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ n
lumière du soleil
electromagnetic radiation given off by the sun

sunlounger n
chaise longue
extended deckchair used for sunbathing

sunny /ˈsʌni/ adj
ensoleillé
weather, day
place
cheerful

sunny side up adj
œuf au plat œuf miroir œuf sur le plat
type of fried egg

sunrise /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ n
lever du soleil potron-minet
time of day

sunroof /ˈsʌnˌɹuːf/ n
toit ouvrant
opening in a vehicle roof

sunscreen n
crème solaire écran solaire
cream that protects the skin from the sun

sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ n
coucher de soleil
time of day
crépuscule
final period of life
crépuscule coucher de soleil
changes in color of sky at sunset

sunset clause n
norme juridique temporaire
legal provision

sunshade n
ombrelle parasol
something to keep the sun off

sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ n
soleil lumière du soleil
direct rays of the sun

sunspot /ˈsʌnspɑt/ /ˈsʌnspɒt/ n
tache solaire
region on the sun's surface

sunstroke n
insolation
heatstroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays

suntan n
bronzage
darkened coloration of the skin

suntan v
bronzer
to attempt to obtain a suntan
bronzer hâler
to obtain a suntan

suona /swoʊˈnɑː/ n
suona
Chinese double-reeded horn

super /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)/ /ˈsupɚ/ /ˈsʉː.pə(ɹ)/ [ˈsïɯ.pə(ɹ)] adj
super
better than usual

super combined n
super-combiné

super cup n
supercoupe

super star cluster n
super-amas d'étoiles super-amas stellaire
young, massive, dense star cluster

super- prefix
super-

super-Earth n
super-terre
extrasolar planet several times larger than Earth

super-duper /ˈs(j)uː.pəˌduː.pə(ɹ)/ /ˈsu.pɚˌdu.pɚ/ adj
génial sensass super
truly great

superabundant number n
nombre superabondant
positive integer whose abundancy index is greater than that of any lesser positive integer

superacid n
superacide
medium having very high acidity

superannuated /ˌsupɚˈænjuˌeɪtɪd/ adj
dépassé obsolète
obsolete, antiquated
licencié pensionné
retired or discarded due to age

superatom n
superatome
a cluster of atoms which seems to exhibit some of the properties of elemental atoms

superb /sjuːˈpɜːb/ /suˈpɝb/ /suːˈpɜːb/ /səˈpɝb/ adj
superbe
of the highest quality; exceptionally good

superbly adv
excellemment
excellently

superbug n
superbactérie
a strain of bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics

supercapacitor n
supercondensateur
electronic component

supercargo /ˈsjuːpə-/ /ˈsupɚˌkɑɡoʊ/ /ˈsuːpəˌkɑːɡəʊ/ n
subrécargue
officer in charge of cargo on board

supercell n
supercellule
severe thunderstorm

supercentenarian n
supercentenaire
A person more than 110 years old

supercilious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈsɪ.li.əs/ /ˌsjuː.pə(ɹ)ˈsɪ.li.əs/ adj
hautain
showing contemptuous indifference

superclass n
classe mère
class that passes attributes and methods

supercomputer n
superordinateur supercalculateur
computer that has great processing power

superconducting adj
supraconducteur
exhibiting superconductivity

superconductive adj
supraconducteur
exhibiting or relating to superconductivity

superconductivity n
supraconductivité
property of a material whereby it has no resistance

superconductor n
supraconducteur
a substance

supercontinent n
supercontinent
one of modern landmasses
very large continent in the Earth's past

supercritical fluid n
fluide supercritique
substance

superdeterminism n
superdéterminisme
form of determinism that negates a key assumption of Bell's theorem

superego /supɛɹiɡoʊ/ n
surmoi
part of the mind

superessive case n
superessif
case used to indicate location on an object

superexcellent /ˌsuːpəˈɹɛksələnt/ /ˌsuːpəˈɹɛksɪlnt/ adj
excellentissime
Uncommonly excellent

superfamily n
superfamille
group of related proteins or other molecules
taxonomic category

superfetation /suːpəfəˈteɪʃən/ n
superfétation
formation of a fetus while another fetus is already present in the uterus.

superficial /ˌsu.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/ /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/ adj
superficiel
lacking substance
located on the surface
on or immediately beneath the skin

superficially adv
superficiellement
in a superficial manner

superfluid adj
superfluide
exhibiting superfluidity

superfluid n
superfluide
substance that exhibits superfluidity

superfluidity n
superfluidité
frictionless flow of a fluid

superfluity /ˌsuː.pəˈfluː.ɪ.ti/ n
superflu
something superfluous
superfluité
quality or state of being superfluous

superfluous /sjʊˈpɜːflu.əs/ /suˈpɝflu.əs/ /suːˈpɜːflu.əs/ adj
superflu
excess of what is sufficient

superfood n
superaliment super-aliment
food supposed to confer remarkable health benefits

supergiant n
supergéante
very large star

superglue n
superglue
very strong glue

supergravity n
supergravité
field theory

superhero /s(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/ n
super-héros superhéros
a fictional crime-fighting character with superpowers

superheroine n
super-héroïne superhéroïne
a female superhero

superimpose /ˈsuː.pəɹ.ɪm.ˌpəʊ̯z/ /ˈsuː.pɚ.ɪm.ˌpoʊ̯z/ v
superposer
to place an object over another object

superintend /ˌsuːpəɹɪnˈtɛnd/ v
diriger surveiller
to oversee the work of others

superintendent /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ /ˌsuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ n
propriétaire
manager of a building
superintendant
police officer ranking above inspector
surintendant directeur
a person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something

superior /suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/ /sə-/ /sʉːˈpɪə.ɹiː.ə/ /sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
supérieur
higher in rank or quality
located above

superior /suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/ /sə-/ /sʉːˈpɪə.ɹiː.ə/ /sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/ n
supérieur
person of higher rank

superior court n
cour supérieure

superiority /sʊuˌpɪə(ɹ).iˈɒ.ɹɪ.ti/ n
supériorité
the state of being superior

superlative /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ adj
superlatif
of or pertaining to a superlative
suprême superlatif
exceptionally good

superlative /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ n
summum superlatif
highest degree of something
superlatif
form of adjective expressing "most"

superlative degree n
superlatif
(grammar)

supermajority /ˌs(j)upɜɹməˈd͡ʒɔɹɪti/ n
majorité qualifiée
majority that reaches a preset threshold level

superman /ˈs(j)uːpəmæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ n
superman
person of extraordinary or superhuman powers
surhomme
übermensch

supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ /ˌsuːpəˈmɑːkɪt/ n
supermarché
store
chain of stores

supermassive black hole n
trou noir supermassif
Any black hole with a large mass

supermethod n
superméthode
object-oriented programming

supermodel n
top model top-modèle
famous fashion model

supernal /sjuːˈpɜː.nəl/ /suˈpɝ.nəl/ /suːˈpɜː.nəl/ /səˈpɝ.nəl/ /sʊˈpɜː.nəl/ /sʊˈpɝ.nəl/ adj
céleste
pertaining to heaven or to the sky
exquis ineffable paradisiaque ravissant sublime
exalted, exquisite, superlative

supernatant adj
surnageant
floating on the surface of a liquid

supernatural /ˌs(j)upɚˈnæt͡ʃɚəl/ /ˌs(j)upɚˈnæt͡ʃɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnat͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛt͡ʃɹɯ(l)/ adj
surnaturel
not of the usual
surnaturel surnaturelle
above nature

supernova /ˌsuː.pə(ɹ)ˈnəʊ.və/ n
supernova
exploding star

supernumerary /ˌsupɚˈn(j)uməˌɹɛɹi/ /ˌsuːpəˈnjuːm(ə)ɹ(ə)ɹi/ adj
en surnombre en trop
beyond what is necessary
en surnombre surnuméraire
beyond the prescribed or standard amount

supernumerary /ˌsupɚˈn(j)uməˌɹɛɹi/ /ˌsuːpəˈnjuːm(ə)ɹ(ə)ɹi/ n
suppléant surnuméraire
person who works in a group without forming part of the regular staff

superorder n
superordre
taxonomic category

superordinate adj
superordonné
greater in degree, rank or position

superorganism n
superorganisme
social colony

superpackage n
superpackage
package situated above another

superpartner n
superpartenaire
particle

superphylum n
superembranchement
taxonomic category above phylum and below subkingdom

superposition principle pn
principe de superposition
the principle stating that for a linear system, the net response is the sum of the response associated with each individual input

superpower n
superpouvoir
fictional extraordinary ability
superpuissance
sovereign state

superscript n
exposant lettre supérieure
a type of lettering form

supersede /ˌsupɚˈsiːd/ /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/ v
supplanter
take the place of

superset n
sur-ensemble
set containing all elements of another set

supersoft n
supertendre
motorsports

supersolid n
supersolide
superfluid material

supersolidity n
supersolidité
(uncountable) condition of being supersolid

supersonic adj
supersonique
greater than the speed of sound

superspreader /ˈs(j)uːpəˌspɹɛdə/ /ˈsupɚˌspɹɛdɚ/ n
super-propagateur super-propagatrice superinfecteur superinfectrice
person infected with a pathogen who is responsible for spreading it to many other people

superstar /ˈsuːpə(ɹ)ˌstɑː(ɹ)/ n
superstar
very famous person

superstate n
super-État
union of lesser states

superstition /ˌs(j)u.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/ /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃən/ n
superstition
a belief that events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way

superstitious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌs(j)uː.pəˈstɪ.ʃəs/ adj
superstitieux
susceptible to superstitions

superstratum n
superstrat
a language imposed upon a population that previously spoke another language

superstring n
supercorde
hypothetical physical object

superstructure n
superstructure
the social sphere of ideology

supersymmetry n
supersymétrie
theory that attempts to unify the fundamental physical forces

supertanker n
superpétrolier supertanker
extremely large tanker

supertonic n
sus-tonique
second note

superuser n
administrateur root super-utilisateur
user with complete access to an operating system

supervillain n
super-vilain
a fictional criminal or evil-doer with superpowers

supervise /ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/ /ˈsuː.pɚ.vaɪz/ /ˈsʉː.pə.vɑɪz/ v
encadrer superviser
to oversee or direct

supervised adj
supervisé surveillé
done under supervision; watched

supervision /ˌs(j)uːpəˈvɪʒən/ /ˌsupɚˈvɪʒən/ n
supervision surveillance
the act or instance of supervising

supervisor /ˈsuːpɚˌvaɪzɚ/ n
superviseur
a person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group etc.

supervisory board n
conseil de surveillance
group

superwoman n
superfemme superwoman surfemme
exceptional woman

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˈsuˌpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ adj
supinal
lying on its back

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˈsuˌpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ n
supin
verbal noun

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ n
souper dîner
dinner at night
food before going to bed

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ v
souper
to eat dinner

supplant /səˈplænt/ /səˈplɑːnt/ v
déposer détrôner dézinguer renverser éradiquer
to remove violently
supplanter
to take the place of, to replace

supple /ˈsʌpəl/ adj
souple
compliant
lithe and agile when moving and bending
pliant, easy to bend

supplement /ˈsap.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/ n
supplément
additional section of a newspaper
something added
extension to a document or publication
supplementary angle in geometry
vitamin, herbal extract, or chemical compound

supplementary adj
supplémentaire
additional

supplementary angles n
angle supplémentaire
pair of angles

suppleness n
souplesse
the quality of being supple

suppletion /səˈpliːʃən/ n
supplétion supplétisme
(grammar) the use of an unrelated word or phrase to supply inflected forms otherwise lacking

suppletive /sə.ˈpliː.tɪv/ /sʌ.ˈpliː.tɪv/ adj
supplétif
which supplies an etymologically unrelated word with forms, or which is used as one of its forms

suppliant /ˈsʌpliənt/ adj
suppliant
entreating with humility

suppliant /ˈsʌpliənt/ n
suppliant
one who pleads or requests earnestly

supplicate /ˈsʌpləˌkeɪt/ /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/ v
supplier

supplication /sʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
supplication
an act of supplicating

supplier /səˈplaɪə/ n
fournisseur fournisseuse
one who supplies, a provider

supply /səˈplaɪ/ n
fourniture approvisionnement
act of supplying
vivres
provisions

supply /səˈplaɪ/ v
fournir approvisionner
to provide, make available for use

supply and demand n
l'offre et la demande offre et demande
economic model of pricing

supply chain n
chaîne d'approvisionnement chaîne de production chaîne logistique
system of organisations, people, etc.

supply vessel n
ravitailleur
ship used to transport supplies

supply-side economics n
économie de l'offre
branch of economics

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ [səˈpʰoɹt] [səˈpʰɔɹt] [səˈpʰɔːt] n
soutien appui
financial or other help
something which supports

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ [səˈpʰoɹt] [səˈpʰɔɹt] [səˈpʰɔːt] v
soutenir
to back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid
to help, particularly financially
soutenir supporter
to keep from falling

support group n
groupe de parole
group of people who support each other

supporter /-ɾɚ/ /səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/ /səˈpɔː.tə/ n
partisan supporteur supporter partisane supporteuse supportrice
person who supports, an adherent
support
animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms

supportive /səˈpo(ː)ɹtɪv/ /səˈpoətɪv/ /səˈpɔɹtɪv/ /səˈpɔːtɪv/ adj
[[d']]un grand soutien
providing support

suppose /səˈpoʊz/ /səˈpəʊz/ /ˈspoʊz/ /ˈspəʊz/ [səˈpʰoʊz] [səˈpʰəʊz] [ˈspoʊz] [ˈspəʊz] v
supposer
theorize; hypothesize
supposer imaginer
conclude; believe

supposed /spoʊst/ /spəʊst/ /səˈpoʊst/ /səˈpoʊzd/ /səˈpoʊzɪd/ /səˈpəʊst/ /səˈpəʊzd/ /səˈpəʊzɪd/ adj
supposé
expected

supposedly adv
supposément
as a matter of supposition

supposition /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ n
supposition hypothèse conjecture
assumption

suppository /səˈpɑzɪˌtɔɹi/ /səˈpɒzɪtəɹi/ n
suppositoire
medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity

suppress /səˈpɹɛs/ v
supprimer réprimer contenir réduire
to hold in place, to keep low

suppurate /ˈsʌpjəreɪt/ v
suppurer
form or discharge pus

suppuration n
suppuration
decay in tissue producing pus
the act of suppurating

suppurative adj
suppuratif suppurative
causing the production of pus

suprafix n
suprafixe
type of affix

supraliminal adj
supraliminal
being above the threshold of consciousness or of sensation

supramolecule n
supramolécule
organized system of molecules

supranational adj
supranational
of greater than national scope

suprarenal adj
surrénal
located above the kidney

suprasternal notch n
fourchette sternale
conspicuous dip visible at the top of the human chest where the neck joins the sternum

supremacism n
suprémacisme

supremacist n
suprémaciste
advocate of supremacy of one group over others

supremacy /suˈpɹɛməsi/ n
suprématie
quality of being supreme

supreme /səˈpɹim/ /ˌs(j)uːˈpɹiːm/ /ˌs(j)əˈpɹiːm/ /ˌs(j)ʊˈpɹiːm/ /ˌsuˈpɹim/ adj
suprême
dominant

supreme being n
Être suprême
deity with power over all things

supreme court n
cour suprême
court of law representing the highest legal authority within a jurisdiction

supremely adv
suprêmement
to the highest degree

supremum n
supremum
element of a set greater than or equal to all members of a given subset

sura n
sourate
chapter of the Qur'an

surcharge /ˈsɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃɑː(ɹ)d͡ʒ/ n
surcharge
addition of extra charge

surcingle /ˈsɜɹˌsɪŋ.ɡəl/ /ˈsɜːsɪŋɡ(ə)l/ n
surfaix

sure /sjuːɹ/ /sjʊəɹ/ /sɪʊ̯ɹ/ /ʃoʊ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃuɚ/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃɜː/ /ʃɝ/ /ʃʊə/ /ʃʊɹ/ adj
certain sûr sûre
certain, reliable
sûr certain
certain in one's knowledge or belief

sure /sjuːɹ/ /sjʊəɹ/ /sɪʊ̯ɹ/ /ʃoʊ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃuɚ/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃɜː/ /ʃɝ/ /ʃʊə/ /ʃʊɹ/ interjection
bien sûr
of course
d'accord
noncommittal yes

sure enough adv
comme il se doit
just as one would expect

sure thing interjection
pas de quoi
(informal) a reply to thank you

surely /ˈʃɔɹli/ /ˈʃɔːli/ /ˈʃɝli/ /ˈʃʊəli/ /ˈʃʊɹli/ adv
assurément sûrement
with confidence
sûrement
without fail
sûrement assurément
certainly, undoubtedly

surety /ˈʃɔːɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊəɹəti/ /ˈʃʊəɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊɹəti/ n
caution
law: one who undertakes such promise
cautionnement
law: promise to pay on behalf of another

suretyship /ˈʃɔːɹətiːʃɪp/ /ˈʃʊəɹɪtiːʃɪp/ n
cautionnement
agreement

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
brisants
waves that break

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ v
surfer
to browse the Internet
to ride a wave

surf and turf n
mer & terre mer et terre terre & mer terre et mer

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/ n
surface superficie
up-side of a flat object
locus of an equation in a more-than-two-dimensional space

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/ v
faire surface
for information to become known
to rise to the surface

surface plasmon n
plasmon de surface
quantized electromagnetic wave

surface tension n
tension superficielle
the effect on the surface of a liquid

surface water n
eau de surface eau superficielle
water collecting on the ground or in a body of water

surface-to-air adj
sol-air
fired from the ground

surface-to-air missile n
missile sol-air
missile

surfactant /səɹˈfæktənt/ n
tensioactif mouillant surfactant surfactif
surface active agent

surfboard /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd/ /ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd/ n
planche de surf
a shaped waterproof plank used to surf on waves

surfer n
internaute
person who surfs the Internet
surfeur surfeuse
person who rides a surfboard

surfing /ˈsɝfɪŋ/ n
surf
sport

surge /sɜːd͡ʒ/ /sɝd͡ʒ/ n
houle
(nautical) swell of the sea
montée
pompage
(aviation) a momentary reversal of the airflow
vague afflux montée poussée
sudden transient rush or flood

surge /sɜːd͡ʒ/ /sɝd͡ʒ/ v
déferler
to rush, flood, or increase suddenly

surge protector n
parafoudre parasurtenseur
appliance designed to protect electrical devices

surge tank n
vase d'expansion

surgeon /ˈsɜːd͡ʒən/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒən/ n
chirurgien chirurgienne
doctor who performs surgery

surgeonfish n
poisson-chirurgien
any of many brightly coloured fishes, of the family Acanthuridae

surgery /ˈsɜːd͡ʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒəɹi/ n
cabinet
doctor's consulting room
chirurgie
medical specialty
chirurgie opération
procedure involving major incisions
salle opératoire
room or department where surgery is performed

surgical /ˈsɜːd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
chirurgical
of or relating to surgery
precise or very accurate

surgical mask n
masque chirurgical
specifically, surgical mask
masque chirurgical masque d'hygiène masque de procédure masque à trois plis
mask worn to catch bacteria

surgical spirit n
alcool modifié
ethanol with small quantities of additives

surgically adv
chirurgicalement
relating surgery

surjection /sɜː(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ n
surjection
function that is a many-to-one mapping

surjective /səˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ /sɚˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ adj
surjectif
of, relating, or being a surjection

surjectivity n
surjectivité
property

surly /ˈsɜːli/ /ˈsɝli/ adj
arrogant autoritaire
(obsolete) lordly, arrogant, supercilious
grincheux grognon impoli
irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly
menaçant morne rude
threatening, menacing, gloomy

surmise /sɚˈmaɪz/ /sɜːˈmaɪz/ v
présumer supposer suspecter
to imagine or suspect

surmount /səˈmaʊnt/ /sɚˈmaʊnt/ v
surmonter
to get over; to overcome

surname /ˈsɜːˌneɪm/ /ˈsɝˌneɪm/ n
nom de famille nom patronyme
name that indicates family

surpass /səˈpɑːs/ /sɚˈpæs/ v
surpasser dépasser excéder
to exceed

surplice /ˈsɜːplɪs/ /ˈsɝplɪs/ n
surplis
liturgical vestment

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ adj
excédentaire
being a surplus

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ n
excédentaire
funds in public treasury greater than ordinary needs
surplus
excess, overplus

surplus value n
plus-value

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ n
surprise
something not expected
attributively: that is unexpected
feeling that something unexpected has happened

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ v
surprendre
do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise
to take unawares, to come on to something unexpectedly
surprendre étonner
cause (someone) to feel surprise

surprise party n
surprise-partie
type of party

surprise surprise interjection
comme par hasard

surprised /səˈpɹaɪzd/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ adj
surpris étonné
caused to feel surprise

surprising /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ adj
étonnant surprenant surprenante étonnante
that is or are a surprise

surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/ adv
étonnamment surprenamment épatamment
in a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual

surreal /səˈɹiː(.ə)l/ adj
surréel surréaliste
fantastic and incongruous

surreal number n
nombre surréel
element of an extension of the real numbers that includes infinite numbers and infinitesimals

surrealism /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/ n
surréalisme
artistic movement and aesthetic philosophy

surrealist adj
surréaliste
of, or relating to surrealism

surrealist n
surréaliste
surrealist artist

surrender /səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/ /səˈɹɛndɚ/ n
capitulation reddition
an act of surrendering

surrender /səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/ /səˈɹɛndɚ/ v
capituler
transitive: to give up into the power, control, or possession of another
capituler rendre
intransitive or reflexive: to give oneself up into the power of another

surreptitious /səˌɹɛpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsɛɹəpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsʌɹəpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsʌɹɪpˈtɪʃəs/ adj
subreptice furtif
stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert

surreptitiously /sʌɹəpˈtɪʃəsli/ adv
furtivement subrepticement
in a surreptitious manner

surrogacy /ˈsɝəɡəsi/ /ˈsʌɹəɡəsi/ n
GPA gestation pour autrui
surrogate motherhood
subrogation
act of substitution

surrogate /ˈsɝəɡeɪt/ /ˈsɝəɡɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡɪt/ n
personne de substitution substitut
person or animal that acts as a substitute for another
remplaçant remplaçante substitut substitute suppléant suppléante
substitute
remplaçant succédané

surrogate mother n
mère porteuse
woman who gives birth to a child not her own

surround /səˈɹaʊnd/ v
enceindre
to enclose to prevent escape
entourer
to encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions

surroundings /səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/ n
environnement voisinage
area surrounding someone or something

surtitle n
surtitre
translation

surtitle v
surtitrer
provide surtitles

surveil /səˈveɪl/ /sɚˈveɪl/ v
surveiller
To keep someone or something under surveillance

surveillance /səɾˈveː.ljəns/ /səˈveɪ.ləns/ /sɚˈveɪ.ləns/ n
surveillance fichage
observation of individuals or groups of individuals

surveillance camera n
caméra de surveillance caméra de vidéosurveillance
CCTV camera

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /sɜːˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝˌveɪ/ n
arpentage reconnaissance sondage
act of surveying
enquête
an examination
reconnaissance
operation of finding the contour, dimensions or position as any part of the Earth's surface
sondage
an examination of the opinions of a group

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /sɜːˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝˌveɪ/ v
inspecter
to inspect; to examine
sonder
To investigate the opinions or experiences of people by asking questions

surveyor n
arpenteur arpenteuse géomètre
person occupied with the process of determining positions on the Earth's surface

survival /səˈvaɪ.vəl/ /səˈvʌɪ.vəl/ /sɚˈvaɪ.vəl/ n
survie
continued existence or life

survival instinct n
instinct de survie

survival kit n
kit de survie
items for survival

survivalism n
survivalisme
belief in being prepared to survive disasters

survivalist n
survivaliste
person prepared to survive

survive /səˈvaɪv/ /səˈvʌɪv/ /sɚˈvaɪv/ v
survivre
person: continue to live
object, concept: continue to exist
live longer than
live past a life-threatening event

survivor /sɚˈvaɪvɚ/ n
survivant survivante rescapé rescapée
one who survives

survivor guilt n
culpabilité du survivant syndrome du survivant

survivorship bias n
biais des survivants biais du survivant
bias

susceptibility /səˌsɛptəˈbɪlɪti/ n
susceptibilité
the condition of being susceptible
electric susceptibility

susceptible /səˈsɛptɪbl̩/ adj
susceptible
especially sensitive

sushi /ˈsuʃi/ /ˈsuːʃi/ n
sushi
Japanese dish

suslik /ˈsʊslɪk/ /ˈsʌslɪk/ n
souslik zisel
Spermophilus or Citellus

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ adj
suspect
viewed with suspicion

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ n
suspect
person suspected of something

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ v
soupçonner suspecter
believe to be guilty
distrust, have doubts about
have suspicion
suspecter soupçonner
imagine or suppose to be true, without proof

suspend /səsˈpɛnd/ v
suspendre
to halt temporarily
to discontinue or interrupt a function, task, position, or event
to hang freely
suspendre mettre en suspension
to create a suspension

suspended /səˈspɛndɪd/ adj
suspendu
interrupted or delayed

suspended animation n
animation suspendue biostase
the slowing of life processes

suspended cymbal n
cymbale suspendue
cymbal that is suspended horizontally

suspended sentence n
sursis
a sentence which the offender serves in probation unless he/she commits another crime during the period the sentence is in force

suspender /səˈspɛndə/ /səˈspɛndɚ/ n
bretelles
an item used hold up trousers
jarretelle
item used to hold up stocking

suspender belt n
porte-jarretelles
suspender belt

suspense /səˈspɛns/ n
angoisse anxiété appréhension
unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension
suspense
pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement
suspension
condition of being suspended

suspension /səˈspɛnʃən/ n
systéme amortisseur
vehicle: system of springs and shock absorbers connected to the wheels in an automobile

suspension bridge n
pont suspendu
bridge where the deck or roadway is suspended from cables

suspensory n
suspensoir
medical bandage

suspicion /səˈspɪʃ.ən/ n
soupçon
slight indication
soupçon suspicion
act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong

suspicious /səˈspɪʃ.əs/ adj
soupçonneux méfiant
distrustful
soupçonneux suspicieux
expressing suspicion
suspect
arousing suspicion

suspiciously adv
coupablement
in a manner suggesting guilt
suspectement suspicieusement
In a manner suggesting suspicion
étonnamment
to a degree that makes one suspect something

suss out v
capter piger
to work out, to determine

sustain /səˈsteɪn/ /səˈstæɪn/ v
maintenir
to maintain something
subvenir
to provide for or nourish something

sustainability /səsˌteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ n
durabilité
ecological sense
soutenabilité
ability to sustain something

sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ adj
durable
able to be sustained: environmental term
viable durable
able to be sustained

sustainable development n
développement durable
development seeking to economic growth while ensuring future generations' ability to do the same, by not exceeding natural regenerative capacity

susurrus /səˈsəɹ.əs/ /ˈsu.sə.ɹəs/ /ˈsuː.sə.ɹəs/ n
susurrement
whispering or rustling sound

sutler /ˈsʌtlə/ /ˈsʌtlɚ/ n
cantinier vivandier
a person who follows an army, selling provisions

sutra /ˈsuːtɹə/ n
soutra sutra
a rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy

sutural adj
sutural
Of or pertaining to a suture

suture /ˈs(j)uː.tjʊə/ /ˈs(j)uː.tʃə/ /ˈsu.t͡ʃɚ/ n
suture
seam

suture /ˈs(j)uː.tjʊə/ /ˈs(j)uː.tʃə/ /ˈsu.t͡ʃɚ/ v
suturer
to sew up or join by means of a suture

suzerain /ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹən/ /ˈs(j)uzəˌɹeɪ̯n/ n
suzerain
feudal landowner
dominant nation or state

suzerainty /ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹənti/ /ˈs(j)uzəˌɹeɪ̯nti/ n
suzeraineté
relation between a superior state and a subservient state

svarabhakti /-bʌkti/ /ˌsvɑɹəˈbɑkti/ /ˌsvʌɹəˈbɑːkti/ /ˌswɑɹəˈbɑkti/ /ˌswʌɹəˈbɑːkti/ n
svarabhakti
epenthesis of a vowel

swaddle /ˈswɑdəl/ /ˈswɒdəl/ /ˈswɔdəl/ v
emmailloter langer
to bind a baby

swaddling clothes n
langes
garment

swag /swæɡ/ v
babiole
handouts, freebies, or giveaways
balluchon baluchon
bushman's possessions in a drape
butin
burglar's or thief's booty; a boodle

swagger /ˈswæɡ.ə/ /ˈswæɡ.ɚ/ n
fanfaronnade vantardise gasconnade hâblerie plastronnade
prideful boasting or bragging
fierté
confidence, pride
outrecuidant prétentieux rouleur de mécaniques
bold or arrogant strut

swagger /ˈswæɡ.ə/ /ˈswæɡ.ɚ/ v
faire le beau fanfaronner péter plus haut que son cul se la péter se vanter
to boast or brag noisily
pavaner plastronner rouler des mécaniques
to act in a pompous manner
rouler des épaules
to walk with a swaying motion

swagman /ˈswæɡmæn/ /ˈswæɡˌmæn/ /ˈswɛɡmɛn/ n
saisonnier
person who travels around with a swag; specifically, an itinerant person, often seeking work in exchange for food and lodging

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒ.ləʊ/ [ˈswɑ.wɜʊ̯] [ˈswɑ.ɫoʊ̯] n
gorgée avalée
amount swallowed
hirondelle
bird

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒ.ləʊ/ [ˈswɑ.wɜʊ̯] [ˈswɑ.ɫoʊ̯] v
avaler
to take in, to consume
to put up with; to bear patiently or without retaliation
avaler digérer
to believe or accept
avaler déglutir
to make muscular contractions of the oesophagus
avaler ingurgiter
to cause to pass from the mouth into the stomach

swallow a bitter pill v
avaler la pilule

swallow one's pride v
ravaler sa fierté
To hide one's feelings of pride, adopting more humble stance

swallow up v
engloutir engouffrer
completely enclose or envelop

swallow-tailed kite n
milan à queue fourchue naucler à queue fourchue
various species of kite native to the Americas

swallowing n
déglutition
act of swallowing

swallowtail /ˈswɒl.əʊˌteɪl/ n
frac queue-de-pie
tailcoat
machaon
butterfly

swamp /swɑmp/ /swɒmp/ n
marais marécage
type of wetland

swamp /swɑmp/ /swɒmp/ v
submerger
overwhelm

swamp white oak n
chêne bicolore
Quercus bicolor

swan /swɑn/ /swɒn/ n
cygne cygneau cygne femelle cygne mâle cygnet jeune cygne
waterfowl of the genus Cygnus

swan dive n
saut de l'ange
A dive starting with arms outstretched

swan goose n
oie cygnoïde
large migratory goose

swan song n
chant du cygne
a final performance

swanky /ˈswæŋki/ adj
classe élégant
posh; elegant; ritzy

swap /swɒp/ n
échange
exchange

swap /swɒp/ v
permuter
exchange or give (something) in exchange for

swap out v
échanger

swappable adj
échangeable
that can be swapped

swaption n
swaption
instrument granting the owner an option to enter an interest rate swap

sward /swɔɹd/ /swɔːd/ n
gazon
earth into the upper layer of which grass has grown; portion of such earth: sod,turf
pelouse
expanse of land covered in grass; lawn, meadow

swarf /swɔɹf/ /swɔːf/ n
copeau
a particular chip or shaving
copeaux
waste chips or shavings

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ n
essaim grouillement
large number of insects
essaim nuée
a mass of people or animals in turmoil

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ v
essaimer
to move as a swarm
grouiller pulluler

swashbuckler n
bretteur
a swordsman or fencer who engages in show or extravagant swordplay

swashbuckling adj
aventurier truculent
adventurous

swastika /ˈswɑstəkə/ /ˈswɑstɪkə/ /ˈswɒstəkə/ /ˈswɒstɪkə/ /ˈswɔstɘkɘ/ n
svastika croix gammée
a cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle

swat /swɑt/ /swɒt/ n
coup
a hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking

swat /swɑt/ /swɒt/ v
frapper
to beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit

swatch /swɑt͡ʃ/ /swɒtʃ/ /swɔt͡ʃ/ n
motif échantillon
a piece, pattern, or sample

swath /sweɪð/ /swɑð/ /swɑθ/ /swɒθ/ /swɔð/ /swɔθ/ n
andain
The track cut out by a scythe in mowing

sway /sweɪ/ n
autorité influence poids
influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side
balancement basculement oscillation
a rocking or swinging motion
balancement oscillation
the act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon
prépondérance
preponderance; turn or cast of balance

sway /sweɪ/ v
balancer
to move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock
influencer
to have weight or influence
to influence or direct by power and authority

swear /swɛə/ /swɛɚ/ v
jurer
to take an oath
jurer gronder
to curse, to use offensive language

swear by v
ne jurer que par
to wholeheartedly trust

swear like a trooper v
jurer comme un charretier

swear on a stack of Bibles v
jurer ses grands dieux

swear word n
gros mot juron
impolite or offensive taboo word

swearer n
jureur
a person who swears

sweat /swɛt/ n
sueur transpiration
fluid that exits the body through pores
troufion troupier
slang for soldier

sweat /swɛt/ v
se faire du mauvais sang
informal: to worry
suer
to emit in the manner of sweat
suer transpirer
to emit sweat

sweat gland n
glande sudoripare
exocrine gland

sweat like a pig v
suer comme un bœuf suer à grosses gouttes
sweat profusely

sweat of one's brow /ˈswɛt əv wɒnz ˈbɹaʊ/ /ˈswɛt əv wʌnz ˈbɹaʊ/ n
à la sueur de son front
effort extended in labour, and the value created thereby

sweater /-ɾɚ/ /ˈswetə/ /ˈswɛtə/ /ˈswɛtɚ/ n
pull pull-over chandail
similar garment worn for warmth
sweater sweat sweat-shirt
knitted jacket worn by athletes before or after exercise

sweating /ˈswɛtɪŋ/ n
transpiration
bodily process

sweatpants n
pantalon de jogging
cotton trousers

sweatshirt n
sweat-shirt coton ouaté sweatshirt
loose shirt, usually made of a knit fleece, for athletic wear and now often used as casual apparel

sweatshop /ˈswɛtˌʃɑp/ /ˈswɛtˌʃɒp/ n
atelier d'exploitation atelier de misère atelier de pressurage
factory

sweaty /ˈswɛti/ [ˈswɛɾi] adj
moite en sueur
covered in sweat
sudatoire
likely to cause one to sweat

sweep /swiːp/ n
balayage
single action of sweeping

sweep /swiːp/ v
balayer
to clean using a broom or brush
to search methodically

sweep away v
balayer
to remove something by sweeping

sweep something under the rug v
cacher la poussière sous le tapis
to conceal a problem expediently

sweeper /ˈswipɚ/ n
balayeur
one who sweeps floors or chimneys
libero libéro
in soccer

sweeping /ˈswiːpɪŋ/ adj
complet large radical vaste à l'emporte-pièce
wide, broad, affecting many things

sweeping /ˈswiːpɪŋ/ n
balayage
an instance of sweeping
the activity of sweeping

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ adj
doux mélodieux
having a pleasant sound
doux sucré
having a pleasant taste
not having a salty taste
of a wine: retaining a portion of sugar
having a pleasant smell
doux sympa sympathique
having a pleasing disposition
frais
not decaying, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale
gentil charmant
having a helpful disposition
génial
colloquial, very good
suave
sucré doux
having a taste of sugar
containing a sweetening ingredient

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ adv
doucement
in a sweet manner

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ n
bonbon friandise sucreries
sugary confection

sweet chestnut n
châtaigne
nut
châtaignier
tree Castanea sativa

sweet clover n
mélilot
Melilotus

sweet corn n
maïs doux
corn suitable for eating by humans

sweet dreams /ˌswiːt ˈdɹiːmz/ phraseologicalUnit
fais de beaux rêves faites de beaux rêves
sweet dreams

sweet flag n
acore odorant
Acorus calamus

sweet maudlin n
achillée visqueuse achillée à feuilles d’agératum
Achillea ageratum

sweet nothings n
mots doux
insubstantial or romantic words that are only meant to flatter, woo or seduce

sweet osmanthus n
olivier de Chine olivier odorant olivier à thé osmanthus
shrub or tree of the species Osmanthus fragrans

sweet pea n
pois de senteur
flowering plant

sweet potato n
patate douce patate
tuber
vine

sweet spot /ˈswit ˌspɑt/ /ˈswiːt spɒt/ n
sweet spot
place which is optimum for a certain action to occur

sweet tooth n
bec sucré
a liking for foods that are sweet; a weakness for sweets
someone with a liking for sweet foods

sweet william n
œillet de poète
Dianthus barbatus

sweet woodruff n
aspérule odorante gaillet odorant reine des bois
Asperula odorata

sweet-and-sour sauce n
sauce aigre-douce
sauce in Chinese cuisine that is both sugary and tart

sweetbread /ˈswitˌbɹɛd/ /ˈswiːtbɹɛd/ n
ris
pancreas or thymus gland of an animal as food

sweeten /ˈswiːtən/ [ˈswiːtn̩] [ˈswiːʔn̩] v
adoucir sucrer
to make sweet to the taste

sweetener n
édulcorant
food additive

sweetheart /ˈswitˌhɑɹt/ /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ [ˈswiˌɾ(ʱ)ɑɹt̠̚] n
chéri
a person who is always very kind
chéri chérie amante amour ange
a person very much liked or loved by someone

sweetish /ˈswiːtɪʃ/ adj
douceâtre douçâtre
somewhat sweet

sweetly /ˈswiːtli/ adv
doucement
in a sweet or pleasant manner

sweetmeat /ˈswiːtmiːt/ n
friandise
sweet delicacy

sweets n
bonbon confection
confectionery, candy

sweetshop n
confiserie pâtisserie
shop selling predominantly confectionery

swell /swɛl/ adj
chouette sensass
excellent

swell /swɛl/ n
houle
series of waves, lasting after the wind has ceased

swell /swɛl/ v
gonfler
to cause to become bigger
gonfler enfler
intransitive: to become bigger, especially due to being engorged

swell the ranks v
grossir les rangs

swelling /ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/ n
gonflement
the state of being swollen

swelter /ˈswɛl.tə/ /ˈswɛl.tɚ/ n
canicule
intense heat

swelter /ˈswɛl.tə/ /ˈswɛl.tɚ/ v
étouffer
To suffer terribly from intense heat

sweltering adj
étouffant
hot and humid

sweptback adj
à flèche inversée
of an aircraft wing

sweptwing adj
en flèche
of an aircraft wing

swerve /swɜːv/ /swɝv/ n
esquive
sudden movement out of a straight line

swerve /swɜːv/ /swɝv/ v
dévier
to go out of a straight line
dévier se détourner
to wander from a line, rule or duty
faire une embardée

swidden /ˈswɪdən/ n
brûlis
area cleared and burnt for cultivation

swift /swɪft/ adj
rapide
fast; quick; rapid

swift /swɪft/ n
dévidoir
reel
martinet
bird

swift parrot n
perruche de Latham
a type of a parrot

swig /swɪɡ/ n
lampée
a drink

swig /swɪɡ/ v
lamper
to drink (usually by gulping)

swill /swɪl/ n
soupe
mixture of solid and liquid food scraps

swim /swɪm/ n
natation nager
act or instance of swimming

swim /swɪm/ v
nager
move through water

swim bladder n
vessie natatoire
fish organ

swim cap n
bonnet de bain
cap worn by swimmers

swim lane n
couloir de nage
division of a swimming pool

swimmer /ˈswɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈswɪm.ɚ/ n
nageur nageuse
one who swims

swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ n
natation nage
human activity of moving oneself through water

swimming goggles n
lunettes de piscine lunettes de natation
goggles for protecting the eyes in the water

swimming pool /ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌpuːl/ n
piscine
pool for swimming

swimming trunks n
maillot de bain slip de bain
a pair of shorts or briefs worn for swimming or bathing

swimmingly /-ɡli/ /ˈswɪmɪŋli/ adv
comme sur des roulettes
in a very favourable manner

swimsuit /swɪm.s(j)ut/ n
maillot de bain
garment worn for swimming
maillot de bain costume de bain maillot

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ n
entourloupe escroquerie
an instance of swindling

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ v
escroquer entourlouper
to defraud someone
to obtain money or property by fraudulent or deceitful methods

swindler /ˈswɪnd.lə(ɹ)/ n
escroc aigrefin margoulin
person who swindles, cheats or defrauds

swine /swaɪn/ n
porc salaud garce vermine
contemptible person

swine fever n
peste porcine
pathology

swine flu n
grippe porcine
influenza caused by orthomyxoviruses

swineherd /ˈswaɪnˌhɜːd/ n
porcher porchère
person who herds and tends swine, keeper of swine/pigs

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ n
Swing
balancement
manner in which something is swung
balançoire
hanging seat
coup de poing balancé
type of hook in boxing
doublure
substitute musical theater performer
revirement
electoral change
swing
dance style
music style
variation
amount of change towards or away from

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ v
altérer modifier
to change a numerical result
balancer
to ride on a swing
to move an object backward and forward
balancer se balancer osciller
to rotate about an off-centre fixed point
changer osciller
to fluctuate or change
pendre
to hang on gallows
se permettre
to make something work
swinguer
to dance

swing bridge n
pont tournant
movable bridge

swing shift n
poste de soir

swing state n
État-charnière
a state which may vote Democratic or Republican

swinger /ˈswɪŋɚ/ n
échangiste
person who practices swinging

swinging /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/ n
échangisme
sexual practice

swipe /swaɪp/ v
attraper choper
to grab quickly
faire glisser swiper
to interact with a touch screen
glisser
to slide through a reader
voler chourrer dérober faucher piquer
to steal or snatch

swipple n
battant
the part of a flail that is free to swing

swirl /swɜɹl/ /swɜːl/ n
remous tourbillon
whirling eddy

swirl /swɜɹl/ /swɜːl/ v
tourbillonner
to twist or whirl

swish /swɪʃ/ adj
chic doux en vogue lisse
sophisticated; fashionable; smooth

swish /swɪʃ/ v
bruisser
to make a rustling sound while moving

switch /swɪt͡ʃ/ adj
switch
Skiing
Snowboarding

switch /swɪt͡ʃ/ n
aiguillage aiguille
movable section of railroad track
badine
thin rod used as a whip
commutateur
command line notation
system allowing the interconnection of telephone lines
commutateur réseau
networking device
interrupteur
device to turn electric current on and off

switch /swɪt͡ʃ/ v
changer
to change places or tasks
commuter
to change (something) to the specified state using a switch
fouetter
to hit with a switch (rod)
échanger
to exchange

switch off v
éteindre
turn switch to off position

switch on v
allumer
to turn a switch to the "on" position

switch teams v
changer de bord virer de bord

switchback /ˈswɪt͡ʃbæk/ /ˈswɪt͡ʃˌbæk/ n
lacet
railway track on a steep slope in a zigzag formation

switchblade n
couteau à cran d'arrêt
type of folding knife

switchboard n
standard standard téléphonique
electronic panel used to direct telephone calls

switcher n
locotracteur
A railway locomotive used for shunting; a shunter

swivel /ˈswɪvəl/ n
émerillon
piece to permit rotation

swivel /ˈswɪvəl/ v
pivoter
to swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot

swizz n
arnaque entourloupe
a swindle

swizz v
arnaquer entourlouper
to swindle

swizzle stick n
touillette
small utensil used to mix or stir drinks

swollen /ˈswoʊ.lən/ /ˈswəʊ.lən/ adj
enflé gonflé
distended

swoon /suːn/ /swuːn/ n
pâmoison
a faint

swoop /ˈsuːp/ /ˈswuːp/ n
précipitation
an act of rushedly doing something

sword /so(ː)ɹd/ /soəd/ [soːd] [soːɹd] [sɔɹd] [sɔːd] n
épée glaive
weapon
épéiste
one who handles a sword

sword knot n
dragonne
ribbon attached to sword-hilt

sword of Damocles /ˈsɔɹd əv ˈdæməkliz/ n
épée de Damoclès
thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune

sword swallower n
avaleur de sabre avaleuse de sabre
person who swallows swords

swordfish /ˈsɔː(ɹ)dfɪʃ/ n
espadon
Xiphias gladius

swordplay n
combat à l'épée escrime
fighting with a sword

swordsman n
escrimeur maître d'armes
a person skilled at using swords
épéiste
a person who fights with a sword

swordsmith n
forgeron [[d']]épées forgeron de sabres
a maker of swords

swordtail n
xiphophore
freshwater fish

swot /swɑt/ /swɒt/ /swɔt/ n
bachot bachotage
vigorous study
bosseur bachoteur bûcheur
one who swots
boulot tapin
work

swot /swɑt/ /swɒt/ /swɔt/ v
bûcher bachoter potasser bosser se bourrer le crâne
study hard

sybarite /ˈsɪbəɹaɪt/ /ˈsɪbəˌɹaɪt/ n
sybarite
person devoted to luxury and pleasure

sycamore /ˈsɪkəmɔɹ/ /ˈsɪkəmɔː/ n
figuier sycomore sycomore
Ficus sycomorus
platane
Platanus

sycamore maple n
érable sycomore
Acer pseudoplatanus

syconium n
sycone
collective fleshy fruit

sycophancy n
cirage de pompes flagornerie flatterie lèche-culterie
fawning behavior of a sycophant; servile flattery

sycophant /ˈsaɪkəfænt/ /ˈsaɪkəfənt/ /ˈsɪkəfænt/ /ˈsɪkəfənt/ n
flagorneur lèche-bottes lèche-cul
one who uses compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another person.

syenite /ˈsaɪənaɪt/ n
syénite
igneous rock composed of feldspar and hornblende

syllabary /sɪˈlæbəɹi/ /ˈsɪləˌbɛɹi/ n
syllabaire
system
table

syllabic /sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
syllabique
of, relating to, or consisting of a syllable
in linguistics

syllabification /sɪˌlæbɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
syllabation
division of a word into syllables

syllabify /sɪˈlæbɪfaɪ/ v
syllaber
to parse into syllables

syllable /ˈsɪl.ə.bəl/ [ˈsɪl.ə.bɫ̩] n
syllabe
unit of speech

syllabus /ˈsɪləbəs/ n
plan de cours programme sommaire syllabus
summary of topics

syllepsis /sɪˈlɛp.sɪs/ n
syllepse
figure of speech

syllogism /ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/ n
syllogisme
inference from premises

sylph /sɪlf/ n
sylphe sylphide
The elemental being of air

sylvan /ˈsɪl.vən/ adj
sylvain sylvestre
pertaining to the forest, or woodlands
sylvestre
wooded

sylviculturist n
sylviculteur sylvicultrice
one who cultivates forest trees

sylvite n
sylvine
saline evaporite

symbiont n
symbiote
organism in a symbiotic relationship

symbiosis /sɪmbaɪˈoʊsɪs/ /sɪmbiˈoʊsɪs/ n
symbiose
relationship of mutual benefit

symbiotic /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.biˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.biˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
symbiotique
biology: living together
having a mutually beneficial relationship

symbol /ˈsɪmbəl/ n
symbole
character or glyph
object meant to represent another
summary of a dogmatic statement of faith
type of noun

symbolic adj
symbolique
pertaining to a symbol
implicitly referring to another thing

symbolically /ˌsɪmˈbɑːlɪklɪ/ /ˌsɪmˈbɒlɪklɪ/ adv
symboliquement
in a symbolic manner

symbolism /ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/ n
symbolisme
representation of a concept

symbolize /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ v
symboliser
To be symbolic of; to represent

symbology [sɪmˈbɑləd͡ʒi] [sɪmˈbɒləd͡ʒi] n
symbologie
study of symbols

symmetrical /sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/ adj
symétrique
exhibiting symmetry

symmetry /ˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
symétrie
correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis
satisfying arrangement of a balanced distribution of the elements of a whole

sympathectomy n
sympathectomie
surgical cutting of a nerve in the sympathetic nervous system

sympathetic /ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
sympathique
of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy

sympathetic nervous system n
système nerveux orthosympathique
sympathetic nervous system

sympathetically /sɪmpəˈθɛtɪk(ə)li/ adv
sympathiquement
demonstrating a sharing in the feelings of others

sympathize v
compatir apitoyer
to show sympathy

sympathizer n
compatissant compatissante
sympathisant sympathisante
supporter

sympathy /ˈsɪm.pəθ.i/ n
sympathie
mutual relationship
sympathie compassion condoléance
feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another
sympathie empathie
ability to share the feelings of another; empathy

sympatric /sɪmˈpætɹɪk/ adj
sympatride sympatrique
occurring in the same territory

sympatry n
sympatrie
the use of the same geographical areas without interbreeding

symphonic /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/ adj
symphonique
characteristic of a symphony

symphonic poem n
poème symphonique
piece of music based on something non-musical

symphonist n
symphoniste
composer of symphonies

symphony /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ [ˈsɪɱ.fə.ni] n
symphonie
piece of orchestral music

symphony orchestra n
orchestre symphonique philharmonique
large orchestra that traditionally plays Western classical orchestral music

symplectic matrix n
matrice symplectique
matrix M such that MTΩM eq Ω

symposium /sɪm.ˈpoʊ.zi.əm/ n
symposium
a conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations

symptom /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ n
symptôme
something that indicates a disease or disorder
symptôme indice
figuratively: indicator of something

symptomatic /ˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
symptomatique
showing symptoms

symptomatology n
symptomatologie
aggregate of symptoms of a particular disease
science that studies the symptoms of diseases

synaeresis /sɪnˈɛɹəsɪs/ n
synérèse

synaesthesia /ˌsɪn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌsɪn.ɪsˈθiː.zɪ.ə/ /ˌsɪn.ɪsˈθiː.ʒə/ n
synesthésie
neurological or psychological phenomenon
literary or artistic device

synagogal adj
synagogal
of or pertaining to a synagogue

synagogical adj
synagogal
of or pertaining to a synagogue

synagogue /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɑɡ/ /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɒɡ/ n
synagogue
Jewish place of worship

synalepha n
synalèphe
melding of separate vowels into a single syllable

synallagmatic adj
synallagmatique
imposing reciprocal obligations upon the parties

synapse /sɪˈnæps/ /ˈsaɪnæps/ /ˈsɪnæps/ n
synapse
junction between neurons

synaptic adj
synaptique
junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cell

synarchy /ˈsɪnəki/ /ˈsɪnɚki/ n
synarchie
joint rule or sovereignty

synastry n
synastrie
astral conjunction

syncarpous adj
syncarpe

synchrocyclotron /sɪŋkɹəʊˈsaɪklətɹɒn/ n
synchrocyclotron
particle accelerator

synchronic /sɪnˈkɹɒnɪk/ /sɪŋˈkɹɑnɪk/ /sɪŋˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
synchronique
relating to the study of a language at only one point in its history

synchronised skating n
patinage synchronisé
figure skating in a team

synchronised swimming n
nage synchronisée natation synchronisée
swimming event

synchronization n
synchronisation
the state or property of being synchronized

synchronize /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪz/ /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ v
synchroniser
cause two events to have coordinated timing

synchronized diving n
plongeon synchronisé
sport

synchronized skating n
patinage synchronisé
figure skating in a team

synchronized swimming n
natation synchronisée
swimming event

synchronous /ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ adj
synchrone
at the same time

synchronous rotation n
rotation synchrone
tidal locking

synchrotron /ˈsɪŋkɹə(ʊ)tɹɒn/ n
synchrotron
form of cyclotron

synclinal adj
synclinal
formed by strata dipping toward a common line or plane

synclinal n
synclinal
synclinal fold

syncopate v
syncoper
linguistics: to use syncope
music: to stress a weak beat

syncopation n
syncopation syncope
rhythm quality

syncope /ˈsɪŋ.kə.pi/ n
syncope
absence of a sound
missed beat or off-beat stress
syncope pâmoison
loss of consciousness

syncretic /sɪŋˈkɹɛtɪk/ adj
syncrétique
combining disparate elements

syncretism /ˈsɪŋkɹəˌtɪzm/ n
syncrétisme
fusion of different systems or beliefs
fusion of different inflexional forms

syncretize v
syncrétiser
to combine or reconcile different elements

syndemic adj
syndémique

syndemic n
syndémie
aggregation of two or more diseases

syndic /ˈsɪndɪk/ n
syndic syndique
government official having different duties depending on the country

syndical /ˈsɪndɪkəl/ [ˈsɪndɪkl̩] adj
syndical
of or pertaining to a syndicate

syndicalism n
syndicalisme
the belief that capitalism should be replaced with labor unions

syndicalist n
syndicaliste
believer in the principles of syndicalism

syndicate /ˈsɪndɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪndɪkət/ n
syndicat
group of individuals or companies

syndrome / ˈsin-ˌdrōm/ /-dɹəm/ /ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
syndrome
recognizable pattern of symptoms or behaviours

synecdoche /sɪˈnɛk.doʊ.ki/ /sɪˈnɛk.də.ki/ n
synecdoque
figure of speech that uses the name of a part of something to represent the whole

synecology n
synécologie
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)

synergic adj
synergique
of or pertaining to synergy

synergistic adj
synergique
synergistic

synergize v
synergiser
act as a synergetic agent

synergy /ˈsɪnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈsɪnɚd͡ʒi/ n
synergie
behavior of a system that cannot be predicted by the behavior of its parts
benefits from combining different groups, people, objects or processes
medicine: combined action

synfibrosis n
synfibrose

synizesis n
synizèse
biological phenomenon
eye defect
linguistic feature
poetic figure of speech

synod /ˈsɪn.əd/ n
synode
ecclesiastic council or meeting

synoecism /sɪˈniːsɪzəm/ n
synœcisme
unification under one capital city

synonym /ˈsɪn.əˌnɪm/ n
synonyme
word with same meaning as another
in botanical nomenclature
in zoological nomenclature

synonymic adj
synonymique
of, relating to, or being a synonym

synonymous /sɪˈnɑnɪməs/ /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/ adj
synonyme
genetics: with both forms yielding the same protein
having a similar meaning
of, or being a synonym
having an identical meaning

synonymy /sɪˈnɒnəmi/ n
synonymie

synopsis /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ n
résumé abrégé précis
brief summary

synoptic adj
synoptique

synovia /saɪˈnoʊ.vi.ə/ /sɪˈnoʊ.vi.ə/ n
synovie

synovial membrane n
membrane synoviale

syntactic /sɪnˈtæktɪk/ adj
syntaxique syntactique
of, related to or connected with syntax

syntactic salt n
sel syntaxique

syntactic sugar n
sucre syntaxique

syntactically adv
syntaxiquement
according to the rules of syntax

syntactician /ˌsɪntækˈtɪʃən/ n
syntacticien syntacticienne
expert in syntax

syntagma /sɪnˈtæɡmə/ n
syntagme
semiotic arrangement
syntactic arrangement

syntagmatic adj
syntagmatique
of a syntagma

syntax /ˈsɪn.tæks/ n
syntaxe
set of rules that govern how words are combined
formal rules of a computer language
study of the structure of phrases and sentences

syntax highlighting n
coloration syntaxique
highlighting of source code

synthesis /ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ n
synthèse
formation of something complex or coherent

synthesis gas n
gaz manufacturé
gas obtained by heating coal and steam

synthesize /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ v
synthétiser
To be produced a by chemical synthesis
To produce a substance by chemical synthesis

synthesizer /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/ n
synthétiseur
music: an electronic keyboard instrument

synthetic /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/ adj
synthétique
of, or relating to synthesis

synthetic geometry n
géométrie pure géométrie synthétique

synthetically adv
synthétiquement
using synthetic methods

syntonic /sɪnˈtɒnɪk/ adj
syntone
having the same frequency
in harmony with one's personality

syphilis /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/ n
syphilis
sexual disease caused by Treponema pallidum

syringe /səˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ /sɪˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ n
poire seringue
a device used for injecting or drawing fluids through a membrane
seringue
hypodermic syringe

syringe /səˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ /sɪˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ v
seringuer

syrup /ˈsɝ.əp/ /ˈsɪɹ.əp/ n
sirop
thick liquid that has a high sugar content

syrupy /ˈsɪr.ə.pi/ adj
siropeux
having the taste or consistency or syrup

sysadmin n
administrateur systèmes
systems administrator

sysop /ˈsaɪsˌɒp/ /ˈsɪsˌɒp/ n
sysop

system /ˈsɪstəm/ n
système
collection of organized things; whole composed of relationships among its members

system of equations n
système d'équations
set of equations

systematic /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌsɪs.təˈmæɾ.ɪk] adj
systématique
carried out using a planned, ordered procedure
of, relating to, or being a system
methodical, regular and orderly

systematically /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk.li/ adv
systématiquement
in an organized manner

systematization n
systématisation
act of systematizing

systematize /ˈsɪstəməˌtaɪz/ v
systématiser
to arrange into a systematic order

systemic adj
systémique
pertaining to an entire organism
relating to a system

systemic lupus erythematosus n
lupus lupus érythémateux disséminé
systemic autoimmune disease

systems analyst n
analyste
person

systems engineering n
ingénierie des systèmes
interdisciplinary field of engineering

systems theory n
approche systémique
collection of methods
systémique
field of science
study

systolic adj
systolique
of or relating to systole

syzygy /ˈsɪz.ɪ.d͡ʒi/ n
conjonction rencontre
syzygie
astronomical conjunction

séance /ˈseɪˌɑns/ n
séance
a ceremony where people try to communicate with the spirits

ta-da /tə-ˈdɑː/ interjection
tada
behold!

tab /tæb/ [tʰæb̥] v
onglet
navigational widget in a GUI
onglet languette
small flap or strip of material attached to something
ardoise
credit in a shop or bar
note addition douloureuse
restaurant bill
onglet
short for tabulator
tabulation
a space character that extends to the next column

tabard /ˈtæbɑː(ɹ)d/ n
tabard
sleeveless jerkin

tabbouleh /təˈbuːleɪ/ /təˈbuːli/ n
taboule taboulé
Middle Eastern salad

tabby /ˈtæb.i/ adj
moiré ondé tigré
brindled

tabby /ˈtæb.i/ n
chat tigré tabby
cat

tabernacle /ˈtæbənækl̩/ /ˈtæbɚnækl̩/ n
tabernacle
portable tent used before the construction of the temple
small ornamented cupboard or box used for the sacrament of the Eucharist
any portable shrine used in heathen or idolatrous worship
any temporary dwelling, a hut, tent, booth

tabla n
tabla
an Indian drum

tablature /ˈtæblət͡ʃɜ/ n
tablature
form of musical notation

table /ˈteɪbl̩/ n
table
item of furniture
table tableau
collection of arithmetic calculations
tableau table
grid of data in rows and columns

table /ˈteɪbl̩/ v
mettre la table
to put on a table

table hockey n
hockey sur table

table lamp n
lampe de table
lamp designed for tables

table linen n
linge de table

table of contents n
table des matières
organized list summarizing book or document

table salt n
sel de table sel
salt to season food

table tennis n
tennis de table ping-pong
game similar to tennis

table wine n
jaja vin de table
ordinary wine, which is neither fortified nor sparkling

tablecloth n
nappe nappe de table
a cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table

tableland n
plateau
flat region of terrain

tablespoon /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/ /ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/ [-bɫ̩-] n
cuiller à pot louche
Australia: a spoon for cooking
cuillère à soupe
a unit of measure
cuillère à soupe grande cuillère
a large spoon, used for eating food

tablet computer n
tablette tablette tactile ordinateur tablette tablette numérique
a type of computer

tabletop adj
de table
suitable for use on the top of a table

tableware n
vaisselle couvert
cutlery, crockery and glassware

tabloid /ˈtæ.blɔɪd/ adj
tabloïd tabloïde
in the format of a tabloid

tabloid /ˈtæ.blɔɪd/ n
tabloïd tabloïde
newspaper that favours stories of sensational nature

taboo /tæˈbuː/ /təˈbuː/ adj
tabou taboue
excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention

taboo /tæˈbuː/ /təˈbuː/ n
tabou
inhibition or ban
in Polynesia: something which may not be used

tabor n
tambour
small drum

tabula rasa /ˈtæbjʊlə ˈɹeɪzə/ /ˈtæbjʊlə ˈɹɑːzə/ n
tabula rasa
the idea that the mind comes into the world as a blank state

tabular adj
tabellaire tabulaire
organized as a table or list

tabulation /ˌtæbjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
tabulation
the act or process of tabulating

tabulator n
tabulatrice
computing: early data processing machine

tachistoscope n
tachistoscope
device

tachocline /ta.ko.klaɪn/ n
tachocline

tachograph /ˈtækəɡɹæf/ /ˈtækəɡɹɑːf/ n
chronotachygraphe mouchard
checking device

tachometer /təˈkɒmətɚ/ n
tachymètre compte-tour compte-tours
device for measuring rpm

tachycardia /tæ.kɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ /tæ.kɪˈkɑːɹ.di.ə/ n
tachycardie
rapid resting heart rate

tachygraphy /tæˈkɪɡɹəfi/ /tə-/ n
tachygraphie
the art and practice of rapid writing
stenography as done in ancient times

tachymeter n
tachymètre tachéomètre
surveying instrument

tachyon /ˈtæki.ɒn/ n
tachyon
hypothetical particle

tachyphagia n
tachyphagie
excessively rapid eating of food

tacit /ˈtæsɪt/ adj
tacite
done or made in silence; implied, but not expressed; silent

tacitly adv
tacitement
in a tacit manner

taciturn /ˈtæsɪtɜːn/ /ˈtæsɪtɝn/ adj
taciturne
untalkative, silent

taciturnity n
taciturnité
state of being taciturn

tack /tæk/ [tak] n
adhérence pégosité
chemistry: stickiness
cap
course of action
clou semence petit clou
small nail
harnachement harnais
any equipment worn by horse
virement lof pour lof
nautical: maneuver
écoute
nautical: rope used to hold in place the foremost lower corner of the sail

tack /tæk/ [tak] v
clouer
to nail with tacks
empiler
to add onto, to tack one thing onto another
louvoyer virer de bord
nautical: to turn the bow through the wind

tackle /ˈtækəl/ [ˈtʰækɫ̩] n
tacle plaquage
sports: attempt to take control over the ball

tackle /ˈtækəl/ [ˈtʰækɫ̩] v
affronter combattre
to face or deal with
plaquer
rugby, American football: to bring a ball carrier to the ground
tacler
sports: to attempt to take away a ball

tacky /ˈtæki/ adj
collant
slightly sticky
quétaine
colloquial: in bad taste

taco /ˈteɪkoʊ/ /ˈteɪkəʊ/ /ˈtækəʊ/ /ˈtæɪkəʊ/ /ˈtɐːkəʊ/ /ˈtɑkoʊ/ [ˈtʰako(ː)] [ˈtʰeɪkoʊ] [ˈtʰä(ː)ko(ː)] [ˈtʰɑkoʊ] n
taco
Mexican snack food

tact /tækt/ n
tact
sensitive mental touch
sense of touch

tactful /ˈtæktfəl/ adj
plein de tact diplomatique
possessing tact

tactic /ˈtæktɪk/ n
tactique
action to achieve some end

tactical adj
tactique
of or relating to tactics

tactician /tækˈtɪʃən/ n
tacticien
person skilled in tactics

tactics /ˈtæktɪks/ n
tactique
military science
the employment of forces

tactile /ˈtæktaɪl/ /ˈtæktəl/ adj
tactile
tangible

tadpole /ˈtædpoʊl/ n
têtard
toad or frog larva

taekwondo /-ˈkwɑn-/ /-ˈkwɒn-/ /ˌtaɪkwɑnˈdoʊ/ /ˌtaɪkwɒnˈdəʊ/ /ˌteɪ-/ n
taekwondo
a martial art

taekwondoka n
taekwondoka taekwondoïste
person skilled in taekwondo

tael /teɪl/ n
tael
any of various related East Asian units of weight

taffeta /ˈtæ.fə.tə/ /ˈtæ.fɪ.tə/ n
taffetas
woven fabric

tafsir /ˈtæfsɪər/ /ˈtɑːfsɪər/ n
tafsir
interpretation of the Qur'an

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ n
attribut
computing: keyword, term, or phrase associated with or assigned to data, media, and/or information
balise
computing: element in a markup language
chat loup
game
étiquette
small label

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ v
taguer
to mark with one’s tag (graffiti)
étiqueter
to label

tag question n
question tag question-tag
question inviting agreement

tagasaste n
luzerne arborescente tagasaste
tree

tagger /ˈtæɡɚ/ n
tagueur
person who writes graffiti

tagliatelle /ˌtaljəˈtɛli/ /ˌtæljəˈtɛli/ /ˌtɑljəˈtɛli/ n
tagliatelles
flat ribbons of pasta

tahini /tɑːˈhiː.ni/ n
tahini
sesame paste

tai chi /ˌtaɪˈtʃiː/ n
tai chi
form of martial art

taiga /taɪˈɡɑː/ /ˈtaɪɡə/ n
taïga
subarctic zone of coniferous forest

taikonaut /ˈtaɪkəˌnɔːt/ n
taïkonaute
Chinese astronaut

tail /teɪl/ n
pile
reverse side of a coin
queue
appendage of an animal
comet tail
slang for the phallus
typography: lower loop of letters
queue empennage
rear of an aircraft

tail between one's legs phraseologicalUnit
la queue entre les jambes
defeated; in a cowardly or miserable manner

tailback n
embouteillage
a traffic jam

tailcoat /ˈteɪlkoʊt/ n
frac queue-de-pie
formal evening jacket

tailed /teɪld/ adj
caudate
having a tail

tailgate /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/ n
hayon
hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle
porte vantail
either of the downstream gates in a canal lock

tailgate /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/ v
coller coller au cul coller au train coller aux basques
drive dangerously close behind another vehicle

tailgut n
attache cordier
gut or synthetic cord

tailings n
débris
waste that remains after the minerals have been extracted from an ore

taillight n
feu arrière
rear mounted lights on a vehicle

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ n
tailleur tailleuse
person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing as profession

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ v
adapter
restrict something to particular need

tailor's chalk n
craie de tailleur craie de couturière
chalk-like material used for marking alterations on fabric

tailored adj
sur-mesure
adjusted by a tailor, fitted

tailpiece n
cordier
secures strings on a musical instrument

tailpipe /ˈteɪlpaɪp/ n
pot d'échappement
exhaust pipe

tails /teɪlz/ n
pile
side of coin

tailspin n
chute libre
Any sharp, sustained, often uncontrollable descent or decline
vrille
The rapid, uncontrollable descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

tailspin v
tomber en vrille
Of an aircraft: to go into a rapid, uncontrollable descent in a steep spiral

tailwind /ˈteɪlwɪnd/ n
vent en poupe
a wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship

taint /teɪnt/ n
contamination moisissure souillure
contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food
souillure tache
mark of disgrace, especially on one's character

tajine /tæˈd͡ʒiːn/ /tɑˈd͡ʒin/ /təˈʒin/ /təˈʒiːn/ n
tagine tajine
stew originally from Morocco

taka /ˈtɑːkə/ n
taka
national currency of Bangladesh

takbir n
takbîr
takbir

take /teɪk/ /tæɪk/ [tʰeɪ̯k] n
prise
act of taking
film: attempt to record a scene

take /teɪk/ /tæɪk/ [tʰeɪ̯k] v
endurer supporter
to endure
prendre
to get into one's hands or control
to grab and move to oneself
to get into one's possession
to gain a position by force
to ingest medicine
to last or expend (an amount of time)
to choose
to carry
to receive or accept
prendre forcer violer
to have sex with

take French leave v
filer à l’anglaise
idiom: to leave without saying goodbye, especially with reference to ignoring local habits

take a break v
prendre une passe
to have a short rest period in one's work

take a breather v
souffler
to take a break

take a dip v
faire trempette se tremper

take a leaf out of someone's book v
prendre exemple
adopt an idea

take a look v
jeter un coup d'œil jeter un œil
to examine or observe

take a picture v
prendre en photo
capture an image
tu veux ma photo?
used as a rebuke

take a powder v
prendre la poudre d'escampette
to run away

take a risk v
courir le risque prendre un risque
to do something risky

take a seat v
prendre un siège
sit down

take a step back v
prendre de la distance prendre de la hauteur prendre du recul

take a wife v
prendre femme
(of a man) to marry a woman

take action v
passer à l'acte
to act, especially decisively

take advantage v
tirer profit
profit from a situation

take advantage of v
profiter de
make use of

take after v
ressembler tenir de
to resemble in appearance or habit

take at face value v
prendre pour argent comptant

take attendance v
prendre les présences

take away v
retirer
to remove something, either material or abstract, so that a person no longer has it

take back v
ramener
cause to remember some past event or time
remporter retourner
to return something to a vendor for a refund
reprendre récupérer
to regain possession of something
retirer
retract an earlier statement

take by storm /ˌteɪk baɪ ˈstɔːm/ /ˌteɪk baɪ ˈstɔːɹm/ v
prendre d'assaut
To rapidly gain popularity in a place

take care interjection
prends soin de toi prenez soin de vous
good-bye

take care v
faire attention soucier
be cautious, careful
prendre soin
to be in charge of something

take care of v
s'occuper de
deal with
soigner prendre soin de s'occuper de
look after

take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves proverb
les petits ruisseaux font les grandes rivières
if you take care of little things one at a time, they can add up to big things

take control v
prendre en charge prendre la direction prendre les rênes
to assume control

take delivery v
prendre livraison

take down v
baisser
lower an item of clothing without removing it
décrocher
to remove something from a wall or similar vertical surface to which it is fixed
démonter
remove a temporary structure such as scaffolding
dépendre
to remove something from a hanging position
noter
write a note, usually recording something that is said

take effect v
agir faire effet
to become active; to become effective

take exception v
désapprouver (quelque chose) ne pas être d'accord (avec quelque chose)
to object to; to disagree with
s'offusquer (de) se formaliser (de)
to take offense; to object or protest

take flight v
prendre la fuite
to flee
prendre son envol prendre son vol s'envoler
to become airborne

take for v
confondre prendre
to consider mistakenly

take for a ride v
mener en bateau
to deceive someone

take for granted v
prendre pour acquis
assume something to be true without verification or proof
prendre pour acquis tenir pour acquis
give little attention to or to underestimate the value of

take heart /ˌteɪk ˈhɑɹt/ /ˌteɪk ˈhɑːt/ interjection
courage

take hostage v
prendre en otage
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

take in /ˈteɪkɪn/ v
absorber assimiler
absorb; comprehend
duper rouler
deceive; hoodwink

take into account v
tenir compte considérer prendre en compte

take into consideration v
prendre en compte prendre en considération tenir compte de

take it easy v
allez-y doucement allons-y doucement vas-y doucement
relax (imperative)
y aller doucement
relax

take it from me v
c'est moi qui te le dis c'est moi qui vous le dis
believe me

take it or leave it phraseologicalUnit
à prendre ou à laisser
accept the situation without change

take it out on v
passer ses nerfs sur
unleash one's anger

take it up the ass v
prendre dans le cul se faire enculer
To be the recipient of anal sex
se faire enculer
To be cheated or treated unfairly

take its toll v
faire des ravages
to affect negatively

take liberties v
prendre des libertés
behave disrespectfully, especially to make unwanted sexual advances
prendre la liberté
act on one's own authority

take lightly v
prendre à la légère
approach casually

take lying down v
accepter sans broncher accepter sans protester accepter sans rien dire
endure without complaint

take no prisoners v
ne pas faire de cadeaux ne pas faire de prisonniers
to be uncompromising

take off v
décoller prendre son essor prendre son vol
to begin flight
décoller s'arracher
to depart
enlever ôter
to remove

take offense v
offenser
feel and possibly show resentment

take office v
entrer en fonction
start working

take one day at a time v
vivre au jour le jour

take one's business elsewhere v
aller voir ailleurs changer de crémerie

take one's leave v
dire adieu faire ses adieux prendre congé
say goodbye

take one's pick v
faire son choix
choose

take one's time v
prendre son temps
go about something slowly and carefully
take more time to do something than is considered acceptable

take out v
sortir supprimer
to remove

take out of context v
décontextualiser
to report out of context

take over v
assumer
to adopt a further responsibility
remplacer
to relieve someone temporarily
reprendre
to assume control

take part v
participer prendre part
participate or join

take place v
avoir lieu se dérouler
to happen

take point v
passer devant
to be the first, to lead in the combat

take possession v
prendre possession

take revenge v
venger
to avenge; to get back at

take root v
enraciner
to become established, to take hold
raciner prendre racine
to grow roots into soil

take seriously v
prendre au sérieux
take seriously

take shape v
prendre forme
take a definite form

take sides v
prendre parti
to join in a confrontation

take someone at their word v
croire sur parole
believe someone without having the means to check that what they said is true
prendre au mot prendre au pied de la lettre prendre au sérieux
take someone literally even though they may not have been serious

take someone's breath away v
couper le souffle

take someone's life v
coûter la vie ôter la vie

take someone's word for it v
croire sur parole
to believe what someone claims

take something as it comes v
prendre les choses comme elles viennent
take things as they come

take steps v
prendre des mesures
to initiate a course of action

take the bait v
mordre à l'hameçon
to be lured

take the bull by the horns v
prendre le taureau par les cornes
to deal directly with a matter; to confront a difficulty

take the cloth v
prendre l'habit

take the floor v
prendre la parole

take the law into one's own hands v
se faire justice soi-même
punish someone according to one's own idea of justice

take the lead /ˌteɪk ðə ˈliːd/ v
ouvrir la marche passer en tête
to advance into first place
prendre le commandement
to assume leadership over a group

take the liberty v
prendre la liberté
act on one’s own authority

take the piss v
foutage de gueule se foutre de la gueule
to mock or ridicule (transitive)

take the plunge v
franchir le pas sauter le pas se jeter à l'eau se lancer
to begin a commitment

take the rough with the smooth v
prendre les choses comme elles viennent

take the veil v
prendre le voile

take the wheel v
prendre le volant
to be in control of the steering wheel

take the words out of someone's mouth v
arracher les mots de la bouche enlever les mots de la bouche ôter les mots de la bouche

take time v
prendre de son temps prendre le temps
to volunteer to spend one's time
prendre du temps
to require a long period of time

take to heart v
prendre à cœur
to feel keenly
to take something seriously

take to one's heels v
prendre ses jambes à son cou
to flee or run away

take to the skies v
prendre l'air

take turns v
faire quelque chose à tour de rôle se relayer
do the same thing one after another

take up arms v
prendre les armes

take up the gauntlet v
relever le gant
accept a challenge

take up the hatchet v
déterrer la hache de guerre
to make or declare war

take up the slack v
prendre la relève prendre le relais reprendre le flambeau
to do work that would otherwise be left undone

take-home pay n
salaire net
net earnings of a wage earner

takeaway /ˈteɪkəweɪ/ n
plat à emporter
meal bought to be eaten elsewhere

taken aback adj
décontenancé pris de court surpris
surprised, shocked

takeoff n
décollage
start of flight

takeout adj
à emporter
(of food) intended to be eaten off the premises from which it was bought

takeout n
plat à emporter vente à emporter
Food purchased from a takeaway

takeover n
acquisition prise de contrôle
the purchase of a private company

takeover bid n
OPA offre publique d'achat
attempt to buy a controlling share in a business

talapoin n
talapoin
monkey in the genus Miopithecus

talaria /təˈleɹiə/ /təˈlɛɹiə/ /təˈlɛːɹɪə/ n
talonnières
winged sandals

talc /tælk/ n
talc
soft mineral

talc /tælk/ v
talquer
To apply talc

tale /ˈteɪl/ n
conte
type of story

talent /ˈtalənt/ /ˈtælənt/ n
talent
marked ability or skill
unit of weight and money
talented person

talent scout n
chasseur de têtes
person

talented /ˈtæləntɪd/ adj
talentueux doué
endowed with talents

talisman /ˈtæl.ɪsˌmæn/ /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/ n
talisman
magical protective charms

talismanic /ˌtælɪzˈmænɪk/ adj
talismanique
of, relating to, or like, a talisman

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔʊ̯k/ /tɔːk/ [tak] [täk] [tɑk] n
conférence
lecture
discours
major topic of social discussion
discussion
conversation
négociations pourparlers
meeting, negotiation

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔʊ̯k/ /tɔːk/ [tak] [täk] [tɑk] v
parler bavarder entretenir
to communicate by speech

talk back v
ramener sa gueule
to reply impertinently; to answer in a cheeky manner

talk down v
marchander
negotiate
prendre de haut
patronize

talk is cheap proverb
c'est facile de parler un con qui marche va plus loin qu'un intellectuel assis
it is easy to make boastful statements which are not supported by actions

talk like a book /tɑk-/ /ˌtɔk laɪk‿ə ˈbʊk/ /ˌtɔːk laɪk‿ə ˈbʊk/ v
parler comme un livre
to talk pedantically, or using excessively difficult or literary words

talk out of turn v
parler hors de propos
speak when not allowed to

talk shop v
parler boutique
discuss one's work

talk show n
talk-show débat télévisé
TV or radio programme in which a host converses with guests

talk someone's ear off v
rebattre les oreilles
talk to someone excessively

talk through one's hat v
parler à tort et à travers parler à travers son chapeau
to speak lacking knowledge

talk to a brick wall v
parler à un mur

talk to oneself v
parler aux anges parler dans le vide parler tout seul
to converse with oneself

talk to the hand v
parle à ma main
used to dismiss another person's argument

talkative /ˈtɑːkədɪv/ /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ adj
loquace bavard
tending to talk or speak freely or often

talkativeness n
loquacité
the state of being talkative

talkie /ˈtɔːki/ n
film parlant
movie with sound

tall /tɑl/ /tɔl/ /tɔːl/ [tʰoːɫ] adj
grand haut
of a person
haut
of a building

tall order /ˈtɔl ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈtɔːl ˈɔːdə/ [ˈtɔl ˈɔɹɾɚ] n
la croix et la bannière
big job, difficult challenge

tall tale /tɔl ˈteɪl/ /tɔːl ˈteɪl/ n
galéjade histoire à dormir debout
tale or story which is fantastic and greatly exaggerated

tallow /ˈtæləʊ/ n
suif
hard animal fat obtained

tally /ˈtæli/ n
marque
any account or score kept by notches or marks

tally stick n
bâton de comptage bâton de taille
piece of wood with notches or scores

talon /ˈtælən/ n
griffe serre
hooked claw

tamandua /təˈmænduə/ /təˌmænduˈɑ/ n
tamandua
anteater of the genus Tamandua

tamaraw n
tamarau
Bubalus mindorensis

tamarillo n
tamarillo tomate en arbre
Solanum betaceum
fruit

tamarin /ˈtæməɹɪn/ n
tamarin
monkey

tamarind /ˈtæməɹɪnd/ n
tamarin
fruit
tamarinier tamarin
tropical tree

tamarisk /ˈtæmərɪsk/ n
tamaris
shrub of the genus Tamarix

tambour /ˈtæmbʊə(ɹ)/ n
tambour
real tennis court feature

tambourine /ˌtæm.bəˈɹiːn/ n
tambourin tambour de basque
percussion instrument

tame /teɪm/ adj
apprivoisé
not wild

tame /teɪm/ v
apprivoiser dompter domestiquer
to make something tame

tameness n
mansuétude
state or quality of being tame

tamer /ˈteɪmɚ/ n
dompteur dresseur dresseuse
one who tames or subdues

tamp /tæmp/ v
compacter tasser
pack down

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ n
tasse-braise
tool

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ v
bidouiller bricoler trafiquer tripoter
alter by making unauthorized changes

tampon [ˈtʰæmpɑn] [ˈtʰæmpɒn] n
tampon
a plug of cotton or other absorbent material

tan /tæn/ adj
bronzé hâlé
dark skin

tan /tæn/ n
bronzage hâle
darkening of skin
tan
bark of tree

tan /tæn/ v
bronzer
to become tan due to exposure to sun
tanner
to turn animal hide into leather

tanbur n
tanbour
instrument

tandem /ˈtæn.dəm/ [ˈtɛən.dəm] n
tandem
bicycle

tandoor /tænˈdʊɚ/ /tɑːnˈdʊɚ/ n
tandoor
cylindrical clay oven

tang /tæŋ/ n
queue
part of a sword blade
saveur piquante
strong or offensive taste

tangent /ˈtæn.d͡ʒənt/ n
tangente
in geometry
in trigonometry

tangent plane n
plan tangent
differential geometry

tangerine /ˈtæn.d͡ʒəˌɹiːn/ adj
mandarine
colour

tangerine /ˈtæn.d͡ʒəˌɹiːn/ n
mandarine tangerine
fruit
mandarinier tangerinier
tree

tangible /ˈtænd͡ʒəbəl/ /ˈtænd͡ʒɪb(ə)l/ adj
tangible palpable
touchable, palpable

tangible asset n
actif corporel immobilisation corporelle

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡl̩/ n
imbroglio
tangled twisted mass

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡl̩/ v
emmêler enchevêtrer
to become mixed together or intertwined
emmêler enchevêtrer compliquer
to mix together or intertwine

tango /ˈtæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈtæŋɡəʊ/ n
tango
ballroom dance

tangram /ˈtænˌɡɹæm/ n
tangram
the Chinese puzzle

tangy /ˈtæŋiː/ adj
piquant
having a sharp, pungent flavor

tank /tæŋk/ [ˈtɛəŋk] n
réservoir citerne
fuel reservoir
réservoir cuve aquarium
open container for liquids
tank char de combat char d'assaut
armoured fighting vehicle
tank réservoir citerne bonbonne bouteille
closed container for fluids

tank /tæŋk/ [ˈtɛəŋk] v
dégringoler
to fail or fall

tank car n
wagon-citerne
type of railway car

tank destroyer n
chasseur de chars

tank wagon n
wagon-citerne
vehicle

tankard /ˈtæŋkəd/ /ˈtæŋkɚd/ n
chope
drinking vessel

tanker /ˈtæŋkɚ/ n
camion-citerne
tank truck
tanker navire-citerne pétrolier
tankiste
member of a tank crew

tanker aircraft n
avion ravitailleur

tankette n
chenillette
A small tank

tankful n
plein réservoir
amount that will fill a tank

tanned adj
bronzé
having a suntan

tanner /ˈtænɚ/ n
tanneur
person whose occupation is to tan

tannery /ˈtænəɹi/ n
mégisserie tannerie
place where people tan hides to make leather

tannic adj
tannique
pertaining to tannins

tannic acid n
acide tannique
any of various complex phenols

tannin /ˈtænɪn/ n
tanin
tannic acid

tanning bed n
banc solaire
tanning device

tanning salon n
solarium
a business renting use of tanning beds

tansy /ˈtanzi/ /ˈtæn.zi/ n
barbotine tanaisie
plant of the genus Tanacetum

tantalite /ˈtæntl̩aɪt/ n
tantalite
mineral

tantalize /ˈtæntəlaɪz/ v
tantaliser tenter

tantalizing adj
alléchant
teasing, desirable, but out of reach

tantalum /ˈtæntələm/ n
tantale
A metallic chemical element with an atomic number of 73.

tantamount /ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/ adj
équivalent
equivalent in meaning or effect

tantric /ˈtæntɹɪk/ adj
tantrique
describing Vajrayana Buddhism

tantrism n
tantrisme
Tantric beliefs and practices

tantrum /ˈtæn.tɹəm/ n
caprice excès de colère
often childish display of bad temper

tanwin n
tanwin
nunation in Arabic

tanzanite /ˈtænzənaɪt/ /ˈtænzəˌnaɪt/ n
tanzanite
trichroic violet-blue variety of the mineral zoisite mined in Tanzania

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ [tʰæp] n
bouchon
spigot
dérivation
connection of a system to the main distribution
robinet champlure
device to dispense liquid
taraud
device to cut internal threads

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ [tʰæp] v
mettre sur écoute
to intercept communication
tarauder
to cut an internal screw thread
tirer
to draw off liquid from a vessel
to access a resource or object
taper
to have sexual intercourse (with)
tapoter
to touch something, often repeatedly

tap dance n
claquettes
dance

tap water n
eau du robinet
water from a tap

tapas /-pəs/ /ˈtæpæs/ /ˈtæpəs/ /ˈtɑː-/ n
tapas
variety of Spanish small savoury food items or snacks, originally served with sherry and now often with other alcoholic beverages as well

tape /teɪ̯p/ [tʰeɪ̯p] n
bande ruban
video or audiocassette tape

tape dispenser n
distributeur de ruban
device to hold and dispense tape

tape measure n
mètre ruban ruban à mesurer
graduated ribbon for length measurement

tape recorder n
magnétophone magnéto
an electromechanical device use to record and play back sound

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ n
chandelle
slender wax candle
conicité effilage
tapering form

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ v
rétrécir
to make thinner or narrower at one end

taper off /ˈteɪpə ɒf/ /ˈteɪpɚ ɔf/ v
estomper
diminish or lessen gradually; to become smaller, slower, quieter, etc.

tapestry /ˈtæpəstɹi/ n
tapisserie
heavy woven cloth

tapeworm /ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ n
ver solitaire ténia
parasitical worm of the class Cestoda

taphonomy /tæˈfɒnəmi/ n
taphonomie
the study of the fate of the remains of organisms after death

taphophilia n
taphophilie

taphophobia /tæfəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
taphophobie
fear of being buried alive

tapioca /tæpiˈoʊkə/ n
tapioca
starchy food from cassava

tapioca pearl n
perle de tapioca
edible ball made from tapioca

tapir /ˈteɪpiːɚ/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ /ˈteɪpɪɚ/ n
tapir maïpouri
large odd-toed ungulate with a long prehensile upper lip of the family Tapiridae

tappet n
suiveur
lever or projection intended to tap or touch something

taproot /ˈtæpˌɹuːt/ n
racine pivotante
long tapering root

taqiyya n
taqîya
religious concealment

taqueria /ˌtɑkəˈɹiːə/ n
taquéria
restaurant specializing in tacos

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ [tʰɑɹ] [tʰɑɻ] n
goudron
byproduct of tobacco smoke
substance
coal tar

tar with the same brush /ˈtaɹ wɪ‿ðə seɪm ˈbɹʌʃ/ /ˈtaː wɪ‿ðə seɪm ˈbɹʌʃ/ v
fourrer dans le même sac mettre dans le même panier mettre dans le même sac
to characterize (someone or something) using the same undesirable attribute, especially unjustly

taramosalata /ˌtæɹəməsəˈlɑːtə/ /ˌtɑɹəməsəˈlɑːtə/ n
tarama
Turkish/Greek dish

tarantass /taɹənˈtas/ n
tarantass
a low horse-drawn carriage without springs used in Russia

tarantella /tæɹənˈtɛlə/ /ˌtɛɹənˈtɛlə/ n
tarentelle
rapid dance

tarantism /ˈtæɹəntɪzm/ /ˈtæɹənˌtɪzm/ n
tarentisme
an extreme urge to dance thought to have been caused by the bite of a tarantula

tarantula /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃə.lə/ /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃʊ.lə/ n
tarentule mygale
wolf spider of the species Lycosa tarantula

tarbooshed adj
entarbouché
wearing a tarboosh

tardy /ˈtɑɹdi/ /ˈtɑːdi/ adj
tardif
later in relation to the proper time

tardyon n
tardyon
particle

tare /teə/ /teː/ /tɛ(ə)ɹ/ /tɛə/ n
tare
the empty weight of a container

tare /teə/ /teː/ /tɛ(ə)ɹ/ /tɛə/ v
tarer
to set a zero value on an instrument
to take into account the weight of a container

target /ˈtaːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ [ˈtʰɑɹɡɪt̚] n
cible
butt or mark to shoot at
cible objectif but
goal or objective

target /ˈtaːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ [ˈtʰɑɹɡɪt̚] v
cibler viser
to aim something (especially a weapon) at a target

target audience n
audience cible
group of people

target group n
groupe cible groupe ciblé
group of people

target language n
langue cible langue d'arrivée
language into which a translation is done

target market n
clientèle cible marché cible

targeting adj
de ciblage
involved in the transportation or correct positioning of a protein

targum /ˈtɑːɡəm/ n
targum
translation of the Tanakh

tariff /ˈtæɹəf/ /ˈtæɹɪf/ /ˈtɛɹɪf/ n
tarif
duties imposed

tarmac /ˈtɑː(ɹ)mæk/ n
tarmac
bituminous road surface

tarn /tɑɹn/ /tɑːn/ [tɝn] n
lac (de montagne)
small mountain lake

tarnish /ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈtɑːnɪʃ/ v
ternir
to oxidize or discolor due to oxidation

taro /ˈtæɹəʊ/ /ˈtɑɹoʊ/ /ˈtɛɹoʊ/ n
taro
Colocasia esculenta

tarot /ˈtæɹəʊ/ /ˈtɛɹoʊ/ n
carte de tarot tarot
individual card
tarot
card game

tarpan /ˈtɑɹpən/ /ˈtɑːpən/ n
tarpan
Equus ferus ferus

tarpaper n
papier goudronné
heavy paper coated with tar

tarpaulin /tɑɹˈpɔ.lɪn/ /tɑˈpɔː.lɪn/ /ˈtɑːɹpəlɪn/ n
bâche
heavy, waterproof sheet of material
any heavy, waterproof material used as a cover
bâche prélart
canvas waterproofed with tar, used as a cover

tarpit n
fosse à bitume lac d'asphalte
lake of asphalt

tarpon n
tarpon
fish

tarragon /ˈtæɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtæɹəɡən/ /ˈtɛɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtɛɹəɡən/ n
estragon
perennial herb Artemisia dracunculus
the leaves of Artemisia dracunculus

tarry /ˈteɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.iː/ /ˈtɜɹ.i/ n
séjour
sojourn

tarry /ˈteɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.iː/ /ˈtɜɹ.i/ v
demeurer rester s'attarder
to stay or wait somewhere
demeurer séjourner
to stay somewhere temporarily
s'attarder tarder
to delay or be tardy
to linger in expectation of

tarsal /ˈtɑɹ.səl/ /ˈtɑː.səl/ adj
tarsien
of or relating to the tarsus

tarsier /ˈtaɹʃi.əɹ/ /ˈtɑ(ɹ)si.ɚ/ n
tarsier
insectivorous primate

tarsus /ˈtɑɹ.səs/ /ˈtɑː.səs/ n
tarse
the part of the foot between the main part of the hindlimb and the metatarsus
any of the seven bones in this part of the foot

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ adj
amer mordant
with sharp taste, sour

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ n
tarte tartelette
open-topped pie or pastry
putain pute
prostitute
salope
woman with loose sexual morals

tartan /ˈtɑɹtn̩/ /ˈtɑːtn̩/ n
tartan
woollen cloth with a distinctive pattern
tartane
type of vessel

tartar /ˈtɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈtɑː.tə/ n
tartre
red compound deposited during wine making

tartare /tɑːɹˈtɑːɹ/ /tɑːˈtɑː/ /ˈtɑː(ɹ)tɛə(ɹ)/ adj
tartare

tartare sauce n
sauce tartare
sauce served with fish

tartaric acid n
acide tartrique
the aldaric acid, 2,3 dihydroxy-succinic acid, that occurs naturally in many plants, in wine and in tamarind

tarte Tatin /ˌtɑɹt tæˈtæ̃/ /ˌtɑːt taˈtã/ n
tarte Tatin
upside-down cake prepared with caramelized apples

taser /ˈteɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈteɪ.zɚ/ n
taser
any stun gun

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ n
corvée tâche
difficult or tedious undertaking
tâche
piece of work done as part of one’s duties
process or execution of a program

task force n
force opérationnelle
group working towards a particular task

taskbar n
barre des tâches
bar on a computer desktop

tasse /tæs/ n
tassette
thigh armor

tassel /ˈtæsəl/ n
panicule
male inflorescence of maize

taste /teɪst/ n
avant-goût
(figuratively) a small amount of experience
goût gout
implicit set of preferences
goût saveur
one of the sensations produced by the tongue

taste /teɪst/ v
goûter
to sample the flavor of something
to experience
goûter avoir un goût
to have a taste

taste of one's own medicine n
rendre la monnaie de sa pièce rendre la pareille récolter ce que l'on a semé
harsh treatment

tastebud n
papille gustative papille
a small organ on the tongue used for tasting

tasteful /ˈteɪstfəl/ adj
de bon goût
exhibiting good taste

tasteless /ˈteɪstləs/ adj
fade insipide
having no flavour

taster /teɪstɚ/ n
goûteur goûteuse
Person who tastes wine etc.

tastevin /-væn/ /ˈtæstəˌvɛn/ /ˌtæstəˈvɛn/ n
tastevin tâte-vin

tastewise adv
gustativement
as concerns taste

tasting /ˈteɪstɪŋ/ n
dégustation
taking of a small amount of food or drink in order to taste it

tasty /ˈteɪsti/ adj
avec gout élégant
having or showing good taste

tatami /təˈtɑːmi/ n
tatami
straw matting in Japanese houses

tater tot n
tater tot
small cylindrical piece of grated potato, generally deep-fried

tatter /ˈtætɚ/ n
lambeau
A shred of torn cloth

tatterdemalion /tætədəˈmeɪliɒn/ n
loqueteux
person with tattered clothing

tattered /ˈtætəd/ /ˈtætɚd/ adj
abîmé en haillons en loques loqueteux
ragged and torn

tatters /ˈtætəz/ /ˈtætɚz/ n
guenille haillons
ragged clothing, fabric, paper etc

tattle /-ɾl̩/ /ˈtæt(ə)l/ /ˈtætl̩/ v
cafarder cafter moucharder
to report incriminating information or wrongdoing

tattletale n
cafteur cafteuse
one who tattles
commère
one who gossips

tattoo /tæˈtuː/ /təˈtuː/ n
tatouage
an image made in the skin with ink and a needle
method of decorating the skin by inserting colored substances under the surface

tattoo /tæˈtuː/ /təˈtuː/ v
tatouer
to apply a tattoo

tattoo artist n
tatoueur tatoueuse
tattoo artist

tau /taʊ/ /tɔ/ /tɔː/ n
croix en tau
Saint Anthony’s cross
tau
the letter }} in the Greek alphabet
short for tau protein

tau protein n
protéine tau
protein abundant especially in the neurons of the human central nervous system that stabilizes microtubules

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ n
sarcasme
a scornful or mocking remark

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ v
narguer
to make fun of (someone); to goad into responding

taunter n
moqueur

tauon n
tau tauon
particle

taurobolic adj
taurobolique

taurobolium n
taurobole
ritual slaughter of a bull

taurokathapsia n
taurokathapsie taurocatapsie taurokathapsia
bull-leaping

tauromachy n
tauromachie
bullfighting

taut /tɑt/ /tɔt/ /tɔːt/ adj
concis
containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled
tendu anxieux stressé
experiencing anxiety or stress
tendu contracté
under tension

tautogram n
tautogramme

tautological adj
tautologique
of, relating to, or using tautology

tautology /tɔˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /tɔˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
tautologie
in logic
uncountable: redundant use of words
tautologie lapalissade pléonasme truisme
expression that features tautology

tavern /ˈtævən/ /ˈtævəɹn/ n
taverne
bar

taw /ˈtaʊ/ n
tav
Semitic letter

tawdry /ˈtɔːdɹi/ adj
kitsch tape-à-l’œil
gaudy

tawny /ˈtɑ-/ /ˈtɔni/ /ˈtɔːni/ adj
fauve
of a light brown to brownish orange colour

tawny /ˈtɑ-/ /ˈtɔni/ /ˈtɔːni/ n
fauve
light brown to brownish orange colour

tawny owl /ˈtɔːni aʊl/ n
chouette hulotte
Strix aluco

tax /tæks/ n
impôt taxe
money paid to the government

tax /tæks/ v
imposer taxer
to impose and collect a tax

tax authority n
fisc
government organization responsible for tax collection

tax avoidance n
optimisation fiscale
legal exploitation of tax rules

tax base n
base d'imposition base imposable

tax break n
allégement fiscal
a deduction in tax

tax collector n
percepteur collecteur d'impôts publicain
one who has the responsibility for collecting taxes

tax evader n
évadé fiscal fraudeur fiscal fraudeuse fiscale évadée fiscale
one who avoids paying tax

tax evasion n
évasion fiscale fraude fiscale
illegal avoidance of tax

tax haven n
paradis fiscal
country that levies low taxes on foreign businesses

tax office n
bureau des impôts
government-established place offering advice on tax affairs

tax rate n
taux d'imposition
rate at which something is taxed

tax return n
déclaration d'impôt déclaration d'impôts déclaration de revenus déclaration fiscale
declaration of income to the tax authority

tax revenue n
recette fiscale
total revenue from taxes

tax-free adj
exempt d'impôt
exempt from taxation

taxable adj
imposable taxable
subject to tax

taxation /tækˈseɪ.ʃən/ n
taxation imposition
act of imposing taxes and the fact of being taxed

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ n
taxi taxi-auto
vehicle

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ v
faire taxi
move an aircraft

taxi driver n
chauffeur de taxi chauffeuse de taxi
person who drives a taxicab

taxi stand n
station de taxi
place for taxicabs to wait

taxidermist n
taxidermiste
one who practices taxidermy

taxidermy /ˈtæksɪdɚmi/ n
taxidermie
art of stuffing dead animals

taximeter /tækˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaksiˌmiːtə/ /ˈtaksɪˌmiːtə/ /ˈtæksiˌmitɚ/ n
taximètre
device in a taxicab that calculates the fare

taxing adj
ardu
burdensome, difficult
exténuant éprouvant épuisant
exhausting, draining

taxon /ˈtæk.sɑn/ /ˈtæk.sɒn/ n
taxon
taxonomic group

taxonomic adj
taxonomique
of, or relating to taxonomy

taxonomist n
taxonomiste
taxon maker

taxonomy /tækˈsɑn.ə.mi/ /tækˈsɒn.ə.mi/ n
taxinomie
classification in a hierarchical system
taxinomie taxonomie
science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms

taxpayer n
contribuable
person who pays tax

tbsp n
c. à s.
abbreviation for tablespoon

tea /ti/ /tiː/ [tʰi] [tʰiː] n
goûter
light afternoon meal
tasse de thé thé
cup of this drink
thé
drink made from leaves of tea plant
dried leaves of tea plant
cup of drink made from other plants
tisane thé
drink made from other plants

tea ball n
boule à thé
spherical metal container

tea break n
pause thé
a short break or rest period during the day when a cup of tea or coffee is drunk

tea caddy n
boîte à thé
box, jar, pot, or tin used to store tea leaves

tea ceremony n
chanoyu cérémonie du thé
detailed ritual in Japan or Asia for preparing, serving and drinking tea

tea cosy n
couvre-théière
cloth covering a teapot

tea dance n
thé dansant
late afternoon or early evening dance

tea egg n
œuf au thé
tea-soaked egg

tea leaf n
feuille de thé
leaf of the tea plant

tea oil n
huile de thé
oil contained in species of Camellia

tea party n
dinette dînette
imaginary meal among children
dînette thé
semi-formal social gathering

tea plant n
théier
Camellia sinensis

tea strainer n
passe-thé boule à thé
strainer for loose tea leaves

teabag /ˈtiːbæɡ/ n
sachet de thé infusette
sachet of tea

teach /tiːt͡ʃ/ v
enseigner
to pass on one's knowledge as one's profession
to cause to learn or understand
enseigner apprendre
to pass on knowledge
guider
obsolete: to show the way

teach grandma how to suck eggs v
apprendre à un vieux singe à faire des grimaces
teach an expert

teach someone a lesson v
donner une leçon
punish (informal)

teach to read and write n
alphabétiser

teacher /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ n
maîtresse maître d'école enseignant
female who teaches
professeur enseignant instituteur maître d'école
person who teaches

teacher's pet n
chouchou
student perceived to be favored by the teacher

teaching /ˈtiːt͡ʃɪŋ/ n
enseignement
the profession of teaching; the activity that a teacher does when he/she teaches
enseignement doctrine
something taught

teaching assistant n
assistant d'enseignement assistante d'enseignement auxiliaire d'enseignement
individual who assists a teacher

teaching hospital n
CHU

teacup /tiː.kʌp/ n
tasse à thé
cup for drinking tea

teahouse n
maison de thé salon de thé
a cafe that sells tea

teak /tiːk/ n
teck
timber
tree

teakettle n
bouilloire bouilloire à thé
a vessel for boiling water for tea

teal /tiːl/ [tiːɫ] adj
sarcelle
colour

teal /tiːl/ [tiːɫ] n
bleu canard bleu sarcelle
colour
sarcelle
duck

tealight n
bougie chauffe-plat bougie à réchaud
small, typically circular candle encased in thin metal cup

team /tiːm/ n
équipe
group of people

team pursuit n
poursuite par équipes
Cycling discipline

team spirit n
esprit d'équipe
camaraderie

team sport n
sport collectif sport d'équipe
sport competed between two teams each with two or more players

teammate /ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/ n
coéquipier coéquipière
one who is on the same team

teamwork n
travail d'équipe travail en équipe
cooperative effort of a team

teapot n
théière
vessel for tea

tear /teə/ /tɛə/ /tɛɚ/ n
déchirure
hole or break caused by tearing

tear /teə/ /tɪə/ /tɪɚ/ n
larme
drop of clear salty liquid from the eyes

tear /teə/ /tɛə/ /tɛɚ/ v
déchirer
to rend
to become torn
déchirer détacher
to remove by tearing
démolir
to demolish; to tear down

tear /teə/ /tɪə/ /tɪɚ/ v
larmoyer
to produce tears

tear a strip off someone v
engueuler engueuler comme du poisson pourri
scold vigorously

tear duct /ˈtɪədʌkt/ n
canal lacrymal canal nasolacrymal canalicule lacrymal conduit lacrymal
tear duct

tear gas /ˈtɪəɡæs/ n
gaz lacrymogène lacrymo
chemical compound

tear off /teɪɹ ɑf/ /teɪɹ ɒf/ v
arracher
(intransitive) to become detached by tearing or ripping
(transitive) to rip away from

tear one's hair out v
s'arracher les cheveux
react with extreme agitation

tear to pieces v
mettre en pièces tailler en pièces
to rip apart

teardrop /ˈtɪədɹɒp/ n
goutte d’eau
shape of a drop of liquid
larme
single tear

tearful /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈtɪɹfəl/ /ˈtɪɹfʊl/ adj
au bord des larmes larmoyant
accompanied by tears
larmoyant éploré
sorrowful

tearjerker n
tire-larmes
emotionally charged dramatic work

teary /ˈtɪəɹi/ adj
larmoyant
filled with tears

tease /tiːz/ v
taquiner
to poke fun at

teasel n
cardère
plant

teaser /ˈtizɚ/ n
accroche aguiche bande-annonce teaser
preview of a product

teaspoon /ˈtiˌspun/ /ˈtiːˌspuːn/ n
cuillère à café cuillère
unit of measure
cuillère à café petite cuillère
small spoon

teat /tiːt/ n
trayon
projection of mammary gland
tétine
feeding bottle top

teatime n
heure du thé
a time specifically for the serving of tea

tech house /ˈtɛk ˌhaʊs/ n
tech house
subgenre of electronic music

technetate n
technétate

technetium /-ʃəm/ /tɛkˈni.ʃi.əm/ n
technétium
chemical element

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ /ˈtɛt.nɪk.əl/ adj
technique
pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ /ˈtɛt.nɪk.əl/ n
technical
pickup truck-based fighting vehicle

technical analysis n
analyse technique
analysis technique

technical foul n
faute technique
basketball rules violation

technical school n
lycée professionnel
school that provides training in practical skills

technical term n
terme technique
word that has a specific meaning within a specific field of expertise according to the context

technically /ˈtɛk.nəˌkli/ /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkli/ /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ adv
de droit de jure
based on formal (de jure) arguments, which however may be misleading
techniquement
having or using the skills or talent required for a certain job or profession
according to the current state of technology
based on precise facts, which however may be contrary to common misbelief or to a traditional name

technician /tɛkˈnɪʃən/ n
technicien technicienne
occupation

technique /tɛkˈniːk/ n
technique
practical aspects of a given art
method of achieving something

techno- /tɛknoʊ/ prefix
techno-
used to form words relating to technology

technobabble /ˈtɛknoʊbæbəl/ /ˈtɛknəʊbæbəl/ n
technobabillage
fake technical language used in fiction

technocracy /tɛkˈnɒkɹəsi/ n
technocratie
a system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise

technocrat /ˈtɛknə(ʊ)kɹat/ n
technocrate
advocate of technocracy

technofeudalism n
technoféodalisme

technological /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ [ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kl̩] [ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kl̩] adj
technologique
of, relating to, or involving technology

technological singularity /ˌtɛknəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩ ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlɛɹɪti/ /ˌtɛknəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl̩ ˌsɪŋɡjʊˈlæɹɪti/ n
singularité technologique
technological singularity

technological unemployment n
chômage technologique
unemployment caused by the replacement of workers by machines

technologically adv
technologiquement
in a technological manner

technologist /tɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /tɛkˈnɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
technologue
a scientist or engineer who specializes in a particular technology

technology /tɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /tɛkˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ n
technologie technique
the study of or a collection of techniques

technology transfer n
transfert de technologie
movement of technology from one context to another

technophobia n
technophobie
fear of new technologies

tectiform /ˈtɛk.tə.fɔɹm/ /ˈtɛk.tɪ.fɔːm/ adj
tectiforme
roof-shaped

tectonic adj
tectonique
(geology) relating to large-scale movements
relating to construction or architecture

tectonic plate n
plaque tectonique
large piece of Earth's lithosphere

tectonics n
tectonique
study of crustal plates

teddy /ˈtɛdi/ n
teddy
women's undergarment

teddy bear n
nounours
lovable man
ours en peluche nounours
a stuffed toy bear

tedious /ˈti.di.əs/ /ˈti.d͡ʒəs/ /ˈtiː.dɪəs/ adj
fastidieux laborieux
boring, monotonous

tediousness n
ennui monotonie
quality of being tedious

tedium /ˈtiː.di.əm/ n
ennuyeux fastidieux fatigant usant
boredom or tediousness; ennui

tee /ˈtiː/ n
té
name of the letter T, t

teem /tiːm/ v
foisonner grouiller
overflowing with

teenage /ˈtiːneɪd͡ʒ/ adj
adolescent
of an age between 13 and 19

teenager /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ n
adolescent ado adolescente
person aged between thirteen and nineteen

teeny /ˈtiːni/ adj
tout petit
very small (informal)

teenybopper /ˈtiniˌbɑpɚ/ /ˈtiːniˌbɒpə/ n
petit minet petite minette
person

teepee /ˈtiːpi/ n
tipi
cone-shaped tent

teeter /ˈtitɚ/ /ˈtiːtə/ [ˈtʰiɾɚ] v
basculer branler tituber
tilt back and forth on an edge

teeter-totter n
balançoire
seesaw

teethe /tiːð/ v
faire ses dents
grow teeth

teetotal /tiːˈtəʊtəl/ adj
abstinent
abstinent from alcohol

teetotaler /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ n
abstinent abstinente abstème néphaliste
person who completely abstains from alcohol

teff /tɛf/ n
mil éthiopien
grain

tegument /ˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/ n
couverture revêtement
something which covers

tektite n
tectite
a glassy object formed from a meteor hitting the earth

telamon /ˈtɛləmən/ /ˈtɛləməʊn/ n
atlante cariatide télamon
male figure as pillar

telangiectasia /tɛˌlæn.d͡ʒi.ɛkˈteɪ.zi.ə/ /ˌtɛlˌæn.d͡ʒi.ɛkˈteɪ.ʒə/ n
télangiectasie
dilatation of the capillaries

telco /ˈtɛlˌkəʊ/ n
compagnie de téléphone opérateur opérateur téléphonique
telephone company

tele- /ˈtɛl.ə/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ/ prefix
télé-
over a distance

telecommunication n
télécommunication
science and technology of communication over distance

telecommute v
télétravailler
work from home

telecommuting n
télétravail
practice of using telecommunications technology to work from a remote location

telega /tɪˈleɪɡə/ n
télègue téléga
a simple four-wheeled Russian cart without springs

telegenic adj
télégénique
having an appearance and exhibiting qualities attractive to television viewers

telegony n
télégonie
inheritance of the characteristics of a non-biological father

telegram /ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ n
télégramme dépêche
message sent by telegraph

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡɹæf/ n
télégraphe
chiefly historical: electrical device

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡɹæf/ v
télégraphier dépêcher
to use a telegraph

telegraph post n
poteau télégraphique
pole that carries telephone lines

telegraphic adj
télégraphique
of, or relating to the telegraph

telegraphy /təˈlɛɡɹɑːfi/ /təˈlɛɡɹəfi/ n
télégraphie
communication by means of a telegraph

telekinesis /ˌtɛləkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
télékinésie
ability to move objects with the power of one's thoughts

telemark /ˈtɛləˌmɑɹk/ n
télémark
telemark skiing

telemarketing n
démarchage téléphonique télémarketing
selling products or services by making calls to potential customers

telematic /tɛləˈmætɪk/ adj
télématique
pertaining to telematics

telematics /tɛləˈmætɪks/ n
télématique
science of sending, receiving and storing information via telecommunication devices

telemedicine n
télémédecine
transfer of medical information via telecommunication technologies

telemeter n
télémètre
Any measuring device used in telemetry

telemetry /təˈlɛ.məˌtri/ n
télémétrie
the science, and associated technology, of automatic recording

telencephalon /ˌtɛlənˈsɛfəlɒn/ /ˌtɛlənˈsɛfələn/ n
télencéphale
the anterior part of the forebrain

telenovela n
télénovela
television soap opera presented as a miniseries

teleological /tɛliːəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/ adj
téléologique
pertaining to teleology

teleology /ˌtiː.liˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
téléologie
study of the purpose of occurrences

telepathic /ˌtɛlɪˈpæθɪk/ adj
télépathique
of, relating to, or using telepathy

telepathically adv
télépathiquement
by means of telepathy

telepathy /təˈlɛpəθi/ /tɛˈlɛpəθi/ /ˈtɛləpæθi/ n
télépathie
communication by psychic means

telephone /ˈ tɛl.əˌfoʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.ɪˌfəʊn/ n
téléphone
a device used for two-way talking with other people

telephone /ˈ tɛl.əˌfoʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.ɪˌfəʊn/ v
téléphoner appeler
to call someone

telephone booth n
cabine téléphonique taxiphone
a small enclosure housing a public telephone

telephone call n
appel téléphonique coup de fil
conversation
appel téléphonique coup de fil coup de téléphone
connection

telephone conference n
conférence téléphonique
conference held by telephone

telephone directory n
annuaire téléphonique annuaire
a listing of telephone subscribers

telephone exchange n
autocommutateur commutateur téléphonique
equipment
rooms

telephone line n
ligne téléphonique
infrastructure which allows a single telephone to be connected to a network

telephone number n
numéro de téléphone numéro
digits assigned to a telephone

telephone operator n
standardiste téléphoniste
a person who operates a telephone switchboard
téléopérateur téléopératrice téléphoniste
a person who provides assistance in establishing a connection, or who provides information or takes messages via the telephone

telephonic adj
téléphonique
of or relating to telephony

telephoto lens n
téléobjectif
telephoto lens

telephotography n
téléphotographie

teleport /ˈtɛləpɔː(ɹ)t/ v
téléporter
travel without physically crossing distance
move an object by teleportation

teleportation n
téléportation télétransportation
process of moving matter from one point to another

teleporter /tɛlipɔː(ɹ)tɚ/ n
téléporteur

teleprompter /ˈtɛləˌpɹɑmptɚ/ n
prompteur téléprompteur télésouffleur
device that displays scrolling text

telescope /ˈtɛl.əˌskoʊp/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.skəʊp/ n
télescope lunette
optical instrument that magnifies

telescopic /tɛlɪˈskɒpɪk/ adj
télescopique
of or relating to a telescope

telescreen n
télécran
screen for broadcasting

teleshopping n
téléshopping
shopping from home in response to offers on television advertising or shopping channels

telestial /təˈlɛst͡ʃəl/ adj
téleste
of or pertaining to the lowest degree of glory

telesurveillance n
télésurveillance

teletsunami /tɛlətsuˈnɑːmi/ n
télétsunami
tsunami that travels 1000 kilometres

teletype /ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/ n
télétype téléimprimeur téléscripteur
automatically translated electric telegraph

televangelist /tɛlɪˈvænd͡ʒəlɪst/ n
télévangéliste
televangelist

televise /ˈtɛləvaɪz/ v
téléviser
broadcast, or be broadcast, by television

television /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/ /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ /ˌtɛləˈvɪʒən/ /ˌtɛlɪˈvɪʒən/ n
télévision
program broadcasting
télévision télé
medium
télévision téléviseur poste de télévision télé
device for receiving television signals

television channel n
chaîne de télévision chaine de télévision
a specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television

television program n
émission de télévision
the content of an individual television broadcasting

television show n
émission de télé émission de télévision
live or recorded TV broadcast or program

television station n
station de télévision
studio from where a television channel is broadcasted

televoting n
télévote
a form of advertising

telex /tɛl.ɛks/ n
télex
teletype network

telicity /tiːˈlɪsɪti/ n
télicité
presenting an action or event as complete

tell /tɛl/ [tʰɛl] [tʰɛɫ] v
dire
to pass information
to instruct
to say
se voir
to discern, notice, identify or distinguish

tell apart v
distinguer différencier
to distinguish

tell me about it phraseologicalUnit
je ne te le fais pas dire ne m'en parle pas

tell off v
passer un savon
to rebuke

tell on v
balancer
to tell someone that someone else has done something wrong

tell the truth phraseologicalUnit
pour être honnête
asserting the frank honesty of an associated statement

tell time v
chronométrer donner l'heure
to measure time
dire l'heure donner l'heure
to read a clock

teller /ˈtɛlə/ /ˈtɛlɚ/ n
caissier caissière
bank clerk who receives and pays out money
conteur conteuse diseur diseuse raconteur raconteuse
person who tells stories

telltale /ˈtɛlteɪl/ adj
révélateur révélatrice
revealing something

tellurate n
tellurate
any salt of telluric acid

telluric adj
tellurique
containing tellurium in a lower valency than in tellurous compounds
pertaining to the Earth

telluride n
tellurure
binary compound of tellurium

tellurium /tɪˈljʊəɹiəm/ n
tellure
chemical element

tellurometer n
telluromètre
surveying instrument

telly /ˈtɛli/ n
télé téloche
television (medium)
television set

telmatology n
telmatologie

telolecithal adj
télolécithe
having the yolk at one end

telomere /ˈtiːləmɪɚ/ /ˈtɛləmɪɚ/ n
télomère
either of the sequences of DNA at each end of a eukaryotic chromosome

telophase n
télophase
final stage of mitosis or meiosis

temerarious /tɛməˈɹɛəɹiəs/ adj
téméraire
recklessly bold

temerity /təˈmɛɹ.ə.ti/ /təˈmɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /tɪˈmɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
témérité
reckless boldness

temp /tɛmp/ n
employé temporaire employée temporaire intérimaire
temporary employee

tempeh /ˈtɛmpeɪ/ n
tempeh
food made from partially cooked, fermented soybeans

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ n
caractère tempérament
tendency to be of a certain type of mood
humeur état d'esprit
state of mind
recuit
heat treatment

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ v
recuire
to strengthen or toughen by heat treatment

tempera /ˈtɛmpəɹə/ n
tempera tempéra
painting medium, artistic technique

temperament /ˈtɛm.pə.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pə.ɹə.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pɚ.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pɚ.ə.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pɹə.mənt/ n
tempérament
a person's normal manner of thinking, behaving or reacting

temperamental adj
caractériel
emotional or moody, inconsistent

temperance /ˈtɛmpəɹəns/ n
sobriété
habitual moderation
moderation of passion
tempérance
Tarot card
one of seven virtues

temperate /ˈtɛmpəɹət/ adj
tempéré
moderate; not excessive heat, climate

temperate zone n
zone tempérée
region between the tropics and the polar region

temperature /ˈtɛm.pə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pə.ɹə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pəɹ.əˌt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛm.pəɹˌt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛm.pɹə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pɹəˌt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈtʰɛm.pʰəɹˌt͡ʃɚ] [ˈtʰɛm.pʰɹəˌt͡ʃɚ] n
température
a measure of cold or heat
the temperature of the immediate environment
in thermodynamics

tempest /ˈtɛmpəst/ n
tempête
storm

tempest in a teapot n
tempête dans un verre d'eau
big fuss made in a small context

tempestuous adj
tempétueux
of or resembling a tempest

tempestuously adv
tempétueusement
in a tempestuous manner

template /ˈtɛm.pleɪt/ /ˈtɛm.plət/ /ˈtɛm.plɪt/ n
modèle
generic model
modèle gabarit patron calibre réglette
physical object
template
object-oriented programming: partially defined class/function

temple /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/ n
temple
place of worship
tempe
region of skull

temple garment n
vêtements du temple
form of underwear

temple name n
nom de temple
posthumous title of a Chinese, Korean or Vietnamese emperor

tempo /ˈtɛm.pəʊ/ n
tempo
frequency or rate
music: number of beats per minute

temporal /ˈtɛm.pə.ɹəl/ adj
temporaire
lasting a short time only
of limited time
temporel
of or relating to time
of or relating to the material world

temporal bone n
os temporal
either of two compound bones at the sides of the skull

temporal lobe n
lobe temporal
division of cerebrum

temporarily /ˈtɛmp(ə)r(ər)ɪli/ /ˌtɛmp(ə)ˈrɛrɪli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/ adv
provisoirement temporairement
for a limited period of time

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/ adj
temporaire provisoire
for a limited time, ephemeral, not constant

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/ n
intérimaire
short-term employee

temporize /ˈtɛmpəɹaɪz/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹaɪz/ v
temporiser tergiverser
to deliberately act evasively or prolong a discussion

tempt /tɛmpt/ /tɛmt/ v
attirer
to attract, allure
tenter
to provoke someone to do wrong

tempt fate v
tenter le diable
To take an extreme risk

temptation /tɛmpˈteɪʃən/ n
tentation
act of tempting
condition of being tempted

tempter n
tentateur
Someone that tempts

tempting /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/ adj
tentant
attractive, appealing, enticing

temptress /ˈtɛmp.tɹɛs/ n
séductrice tentatrice
An alluring woman who seduces or exploits men

tempura /tɛmˈpu.ɹə/ /tɛmˈpɚ.ə/ /ˈtɛmpʊɹə/ n
tempura
dish made by deep-frying food in a light batter

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ [tʰɛn] n
dix
dizaine
set or group with ten elements

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ [tʰɛn] numeral
dix
the cardinal number occurring after 9 and before 11

ten million numeral
dix millions
10,000,000

ten o'clock n
dix heures
the start of the eleventh hour

ten thousand numeral
dix mille
10,000

tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/ adj
tenace
unwilling to yield from a point of view etc; dogged

tenacity /təˈnæs.ɪ.ti/ /təˈnæsəti/ n
ténacité
quality or state of being tenacious

tenancy in common n
copropriété indivise indivision

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ n
locataire
one who pays a fee in return for the use of land, etc.
occupant
one who has possession of any place; a dweller; an occupant

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ v
louer
to hold as, or be, a tenant

tenant farmer n
fermier
person who farms land rented from a landlord

tench /tɛnt͡ʃ/ n
tanche
species of freshwater game fish

tend /tɛnd/ v
avoir tendance à tendre
to be probable or likely
de traiter
to make a tender of; to offer or tender

tendency /ˈtɛn.dən.si/ n
tendance
likelihood of behaving in a particular way

tendentious /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/ adj
tendancieux
tendentious

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ adj
tendre
soft and easily chewed
fond, loving, gentle, sweet
tendre sensible
sensitive or painful

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ n
moyen de paiement
means of payment
offre
law: an offer to buy or sell something

tender loving care n
soins affectueux
considerate and compassionate care

tenderfoot n
blanc-bec pied-tendre
novice

tenderizer /ˌtɛndəˈɹaɪzɚ/ n
attendrisseur
a form of mallet used to beat meat before cooking

tenderloin n
filet
tenderest part of a loin of meat

tenderloin steak n
filet de bœuf
Any of several steaks cut from the tenderest part of the loin of beef

tenderly /ˈtɛn.də.li/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.li/ adv
tendrement
in a tender manner

tenderness /ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/ n
tendresse
a tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings

tendon /ˈtɛn.dən/ n
tendon
band of fibrous tissue

tendril /ˈtɛn.dɹəl/ n
cirre
hair-like tentacle
vrille
thin, spirally coiling stem

tenebrosity /tɛnəˈbɹɑsəti/ /tɛnəˈbɹɒsɪti/ /tɛnɪˈbɹɒsɪti/ n
ténèbres ténébrosité
the state of being tenebrous

tenebrous /ˈtɛn.ə.bɹəs/ /ˈtɛn.ɪ.bɹəs/ adj
obscur ténébreux
dark and gloomy

tenement /ˈtɛnɪmənt/ n
appartement logement
a building that is rented to multiple tenants, especially a low-rent, run-down one

tenet /ˈtɛnət/ /ˈtɛnɪt/ n
principe dogme croyance
an opinion, belief or principle

tenfold adj
décuple
ten times as much or as many

tenfold adv
décupler
by ten times as much

tengu n
tengu
mythical Japanese creature

tennessine /ˈtɛn.əˌsiːn/ n
tennesse
chemical element with atomic number 117

tennis /ˈtɛnɪs/ n
tennis
sport played by two or four players with strung racquets

tennis court n
court de tennis
surface on which tennis is played

tennis elbow n
épicondylite
inflammation

tennis player n
tennisman joueur de tennis tenniswoman
a person who plays tennis

tennis racket n
raquette de tennis
tennis bat

tenon n
tenon
projecting member left by cutting away the wood around it

tenoplasty n
ténoplastie

tenor /tɛnə(ɹ)/ n
ténor
musical range
musical performer

tenotomy n
ténotomie

tens n
dizaine
plural of 'approximately ten'

tense /tɛns/ adj
tendu
showing stress or strain

tense /tɛns/ n
temps temps verbal
verb forms distinguishing time

tense /tɛns/ v
tendre
become tense
make tense

tensegrity n
tenségrité
tensional integrity (of a structure)

tenseness n
tension
the characteristic of being tense

tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ n
tension
psychological state
voltage
tension traction
state of an elastic object

tension headache n
céphalée de tension
type of headache

tensor /ˈtɛn.sɔɹ/ /ˈtɛn.sɔː/ /ˈtɛn.sə/ /ˈtɛn.sɚ/ n
tenseur
function of several variables

tensor product n
produit tensoriel
bilinear operation

tensorial adj
tensoriel

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ n
tente guitoune
portable lodge

tent peg n
sardine piquet
peg, to hold a rope that supports a tent

tentacle /ˈtɛntəkəl/ /ˈtɛntɪkəl/ n
tentacule
elongated, boneless, flexible appendage
glandular hairs on leaves
tentacule pieuvre
insidious reach or influence

tentacular /tɛnˈtækjuːlɚ/ adj
tentaculaire
resembling a tentacle or tentacles

tentative /ˈtɛntətɪv/ adj
provisoire approximatif
uncertain

tentatively /ˈtɛntətɪvli/ adv
expérimentalement
of, or having to do with being tentative

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ [tʰɛn̪θ] adj
dixième dix
ordinal form of ten

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ [tʰɛn̪θ] n
dixième
something in the tenth position
a tenth; one of ten equal parts of a whole

tentpole n
mât de tente
pole used to hold up a tent

tenuous /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/ adj
ténu
thin in substance or consistency

tenure /ˈtɛn.jə/ /ˈtɛn.jɚ/ /ˈtɛn.jʊə/ n
tenure
right to hold land under the feudal system
titularisation
status of having a permanent post

teosinte /tiːoʊˈsɪnteɪ/ /tiːoʊˈsɪnti/ /tiːəʊˈsinteɪ/ n
téosinte
any of several wild maize-like grasses of the genus Zea

tepal /ˈtiːp(ə)l/ /ˈtɛp(ə)l/ n
tépale
botany

tephra /ˈtɛ.fɹə/ n
téphra

tepid /ˈtɛpɪd/ adj
tiède
lukewarm
tiède atone avachi indifférent mou ramollo
uninterested

tequila /ˌtəˈkiː.lə/ n
tequila téquila
liquor

tera- /ˈtɛ.ɹə/ prefix
téra-
SI prefix

terabyte /ˈtɛɹəˌbaɪt/ [ˈtʰɛɹəˌbaɪ̯t] n
téraoctet
1,000,000,000,000 bytes

teraflop /ˈtɛɹəflɑp/ /ˈtɛɹəflɒp/ n
téraflop
a trillion flops

teragon n
téragone

terametre n
téramètre
SI unit of length equal to 1012 metres

teraphim /ˈtɛɹəfɪm/ n
terafim
An idol or other image

teratogen n
tératogène
agent or substance which can cause malformation

teratogenesis n
tératogénie tératogénèse
development of congenital malformations

teratogenic adj
tératogène
causing malformations
tératogénique tératogénétique
relating to malformations

teratogenic n
tératogène
teratogenic agent

teratogenicity n
tératogénicité
capability to cause malformations

teratological adj
tératologique
elating to teratology
of abnormal growth

teratologist n
tératologiste
scientist specialising in teratology

teratology n
tératologie
(medicine) study of congenital malformations
(toxicology) study of the mechanisms in bringing about malformations.

terawatt n
térawatt
one million million ( 1012 ) watts, abbreviated as TW

terbinafine /tɚˈbɪn.əˌfin/ n
terbinafine
synthetic antifungal drug

terbium /ˈtɝ.bi.əm/ n
terbium
chemical element

terbuthylazine n
terbuthylazine
selective herbicide

terce n
tierce
Christian service during this hour
third hour of daylight

terebinth n
térébinthe
a Mediterranean tree

terebrant /-ɹɪ-/ /ˈtɛɹəbɹənt/ adj
térébrant
of an insect: that bores; specifically, belonging to the Terebrantia suborder of thrips which bore using their ovipositors

teredo n
taret

terephthalate n
téréphtalate

terephthalic adj
téréphtalique

tergiversate /tɝˈd͡ʒɪvɝseɪt/ /ˈtɜːd͡ʒɪvəseɪt/ v
changer de camp retourner sa chemise
to change sides or affiliation; to apostatize
tergiverser dérober
to evade, to equivocate using subterfuge; to deliberately obfuscate

term /tɜːm/ /tɝm/ n
durée
period of time, time limit
limite
limitation, restriction or regulation
mandat
period in office or prison
terme
one of the addends in a sum or in another mathematical operation
terme expression mot
word or phrase, especially one from a specialised area of knowledge

term of address n
forme d'adresse
word or phrase used to address or refer to someone

term of endearment n
terme affectueux
word, phrase, or nickname expressing affection

term sheet n
rapport d’étape

termagant /ˈtɚməɡənt/ /ˈtɜːməɡənt/ n
mégère
a quarrelsome, scolding woman, especially old and shrewd

terminal /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ adj
terminal
appearing at the end

terminal /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ n
gare station
railway station
terminal
device for entering data into a computer
computer program that emulates a terminal
computing - the end of a line of signals
terminal aérogare
airport building

terminate /ˈtɜːmɪneɪt/ /ˈtɝmɪneɪt/ v
terminer

termination /tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
fin
an end in time; a conclusion
terminaison
(grammar) the last part (or morpheme) of a word
the process of terminating or the state of being terminated
ending up of a polypeptid chain

termination shock n
choc terminal
boundary marking one of the outer limits of the Sun's influence

terminator /ˈtəː.mɪ.neɪ.tə/ /ˈtɝ.mɪ.neɪ.tɚ/ n
terminateur
the line between the day side and the night side
an electrical device

terminological /ˌtɜɹmənəlˈɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
terminologique
of, or relating to terminology

terminologist /tɛː(ɹ).mɪ.nɑ.lɑ.d͡ʒɪst/ n
terminologue
person who studies and uses terminology

terminology /ˌtɜː.məˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌtɜː.məˈnɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌtɝ.məˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
terminologie
terms used in any business, art, etc

terminotics n
terminotique

terminus /ˈtɜːmɪnəs/ n
terminus
end point of a transport system

termite /ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ n
termite
insect

termitiform adj
termitiforme

termolecular adj
termoléculaire
involving three molecules

terms and conditions n
termes et conditions
legal restriction on use

tern /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
sterne guifette
bird of the subfamily Sternidae

ternary /ˈtɜː.nə.ɹi/ /ˈtɝ.nə.ɹi/ adj
ternaire

terra firma /ˌtɛɹ.ə ˈfɜː.mə/ /ˌtɛɹ.ə ˈfɝ.mə/ n
plancher des vaches terre ferme
land, as opposed to water or air

terra incognita n
terra incognita terre inconnue
unknown land

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ n
gradins
standing area at a football ground
terrasse
roof of a building, especially if accessible to the residents
platform that extends outwards from a building
(agriculture) raised, flat-topped bank of earth with sloping sides
toit-terrasse
flat open area on the topmost floor

terracotta /ˌtɛɹ.əˈkɑt.ə/ /ˌtɛɹ.əˈkɒt.ə/ n
terre cuite
hard red-brown earthenware

terraform /ˈtɛɹəfɔː(ɹ)m/ v
terraformer
transform into one having the characteristics of Earth

terraforming /ˈtɛɹəfɔːmɪŋ/ n
terraformage terraformation terraforming
planetary engineering

terrain /tə.ˈɹeɪn/ n
terrain
area

terramare /ˌtɛɹəˈmɑːɹɪ/ /ˌtɛɹəˈmɛːɹɪ/ n
terramare
prehistoric settlements of the Po valley

terrapin /-ən/ /ˈtæɹəˌpɪn/ /ˈtɑɹpɪn/ /ˈtɛɚpɪn/ /ˈtɛɹəpɪn/ /ˈtɛɹəˌpɪn/ n
tortue aquatique
any of several small turtles of the families Emydidae and Geoemydidae

terraqueous adj
terraqué
comprising land and water

terrestrial /təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/ adj
terrestre
of, relating to, or inhabiting the Earth or its inhabitants
living or growing on land; not aquatic

terrestrial planet n
planète tellurique
planet or exoplanet consisting chiefly of metals and rock

terrible /ˈtɛɚbəl/ /ˈtɛɹəbəl/ /ˈtɛɹɪbəl/ /ˈtɝbəl/ adj
horrible épouvantable
unpleasant
terrible
most formidable
terrible horrible épouvantable
dreadful; causing alarm or fear
terrible épouvantable
very bad
intense; extreme in degree or extent

terribly /ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/ adv
terriblement
in a terrible manner
very; extremely

terrier /ˈtɛɹiɚ/ n
terrier
dog

terrific /təˈɹɪfɪk/ adj
fantastique formidable
extremely good
terrifiant
terrifying

terrifically adv
fantastiquement formidablement

terrified /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/ adj
terrifié terrorisé
extremely frightened

territorial /ˌtɛɹ.əˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /ˌtɛɹ.ɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
territorial
of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory

territorial integrity n
intégrité territoriale
principle that a state’s borders are sacrosanct

territorial waters n
eaux territoriales mer territoriale
belt of coastal waters

territorialization n
territorialisation
the process of territorializing

territorialize v
territorialiser
to enlarge by extension of territory

territory /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ n
territoire
large tract of land
administrative unit
area which an animal defends

terror /tɛɚ/ /ˈtɛɹ.ə/ /ˈtɛɹ.ɚ/ n
effroi terreur
extreme fear
terreur
something causing fear
terrorisme
terrorism

terrorcore n
terreur
European music genre that is a faster variant of hardcore techno, often incorporating samples from horror films

terrorism /ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/ n
terrorisme
use of terror as a means of coercion

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ n
terroriste
person who uses terror as a weapon in a political struggle

terrorize /ˈtɛɹəɹaɪz/ v
terroriser
fill with terror

terry cloth n
tissu-éponge
cotton fabric

terse /tɜːs/ /tɝːs/ adj
laconique
brief, concise, to the point
laconique lapidaire
abruptly or brusquely short

tertiary /ˈtɜː.ʃi.ə.ɹiː/ /ˈtɝ.ʃi.æ.ɹi/ /ˈtɝ.ʃə.ɹi/ adj
tertiaire
of third rank or order

tertiary colour n
couleur tertiaire
any colour that results from the mixing of two secondary colours

terza rima /ˌtɛːtsə ˈɹiːmə/ /ˌtɝtsə ˈɹimə/ n
terza rima
arrangement of triplets rhyming aba bcb cdc

tesla /ˈtɛslə/ n
tesla
Unit of measurement of magnetic flux density

teslameter n
teslamètre
instrument

tessellation /tɛsəˈleɪʃən/ n
dallage pavage

tesseract n
tesseract
four-dimensional analogue of a cube

tessitura /tɛsɪˈtʊəɹə/ n
tessiture
most comfortable vocal range for a given singer

test /tɛst/ [tʰest] [tʰɛst] n
examen test
academics: examination
test examen
product examination
épreuve test
challenge, trial

test /tɛst/ [tʰest] [tʰɛst] v
tester
to place a product or piece of equipment under everyday and/or extreme conditions
to administer an examination during the academic term
tester mettre à l'épreuve
to challenge

test of time n
épreuve du temps

test the waters v
prendre la température tâter le terrain
explore or probe

test tube n
éprouvette tube à essai
glass tube

test tube baby n
bébé éprouvette bébé-éprouvette
baby who was conceived by in vitro fertilisation

testament /ˈtes.tə.mənt/ /ˈtɛs.tə.mənt/ n
testament
document containing a person's will
part of the Bible

testamentary adj
testamentaire
of or pertaining to a will or testament

testator /tɛsˈteɪ.tɚ/ /ˈtɛˌsteɪ.tɚ/ n
testateur testatrice
One who makes or has made a legally valid will

testbed v
banc de test
platform for experimentation

testicle /ˈtɛstɪkəl/ n
testicule
male sex gland

testicular /tɛsˈtɪkjələ/ /tɛsˈtɪkjəlɚ/ adj
testiculaire
pertaining to the testicles

testify /ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/ v
témoigner attester
to make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath

testimony /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ /ˈtɛstɪməni/ n
témoignage
statement in court
personal account of conversion
account of first-hand experience
witness; evidence; proof of some fact

testing /ˈtɛs.tɪŋ/ n
test
the act of conducting a test

testosterone /tɛˈstɑ.stəˌɹoʊn/ /tɛˈstɒ.stə.ɹəʊn/ n
testostérone
steroid hormone

tetanus /ˈtɛt.nəs/ /ˈtɛt.ən.əs/ n
tétanos
disease

tetany /ˈtɛtəni/ n
tétanie
condition

tetchily /ˈtɛt͡ʃ.ɪ.li/ adv
coléreusement furieusement irritation pétulamment
in an annoyed or irritated manner

teth n
tet teth tèt
Semitic letter

tether /ˈtɛðɚ/ n
longe
rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement

tether /ˈtɛðɚ/ v
attacher
to restrict something with or as if with a tether

tetherball n
spirobole
sport

tetra- /ˈtɛtɹə/ prefix
tétra-
forming compound words having the sense of ‘four’

tetrachloride n
tétrachlorure
compound containing four chlorine atoms in each molecule

tetrachloroethylene n
tétrachloroéthylène
chlorocarbon

tetrachromacy /ˌtɛtɹəˈkɹoʊməsi/ n
tétrachromatie tétrachromatisme
having four independent channels for conveying color in the eye

tetracycline /ˌtɛ.tɹəˈsaɪ.kliːn/ n
tétracycline
antibiotic produced by bacteria
antibiotic with the same general structure

tetrad /ˈtɛtɹæd/ n
tétrade

tetradecagon n
tétradécagone
geometry

tetradecane n
tétradécane
organic compound

tetradymite n
tétradymite
mineral

tetrahedral adj
tétraédrique tétraédral
pertaining to a tetrahedron

tetrahedralisable adj
tétraédralisable

tetrahedrality n
tétraédralité

tetrahedralizable adj
tétraédralisable

tetrahedralization n
tétraédralisation

tetrahedrally adv
tétraédralement

tetrahedron /tɛtɹəˈhiːdɹən/ n
tétraèdre
polyhedron

tetrahydrocannabinol /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhaɪ.dɹək.əˈnæb.əˌnɔl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ).kəˈnæb.ɪn.ɒl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈkæn.əb.ɪn.ɒl/ n
tétrahydrocannabinol
THC

tetralogy /tɛˈtɹæləd͡ʒi/ n
tétralogie
A series of four related works

tetralogy of Fallot n
tétralogie de Fallot
congenital heart defect

tetrameter n
tétramètre
a line in a poem having four metrical feet (poetry)

tetraneutron n
tétraneutron
cluster of four neutrons

tetraoxane /ˌtɛtɹəˈɒkseɪn/ n
tétraoxane
six-membered saturated heterocycle

tetraplegia n
tétraplégie
paralysis of all four limbs

tetrapod /ˈtɛ.tɹəˌpɑd/ /ˈtɛ.tɹəˌpɒd/ adj
tétrapode
having four limbs or feet

tetrapolar adj
tétrapolaire
having or relating to four poles

tetrapolis n
tétrapole

tetraquark n
tétraquark
hypothetical meson

tetrarch /ˈtɛtɹɑɹk/ /ˈtɛtɹɑːk/ n
tétrarque
governor or ruler of quarter of a country

tetrarchic adj
tétrarchique

tetrarchy /ˈtɛtɹɑɹki/ /ˈtɛtɹɑːki/ n
tétrarchie
government by four people

tetravalent adj
tétravalent
having an atomic valence of 4

tetrodotoxin n
tétrodotoxine
neurotoxin

tetrose n
tétrose
sugar containing four carbon atoms

teuthology n
teuthologie
Branch of zoology dealing with cephalopods

texel n
texel
image representing the smallest unit of a texture

text /tɛkst/ n
SMS texto
a brief written message transmitted between mobile phones
texte
a written passage
a book, tome or other set of writings

text /tɛkst/ v
textoter
to send a text message to

text box n
case champ de saisie zone de saisie
widget that accepts textual input

text editor n
éditeur de texte
something used to edit text in computers

text file n
fichier texte
plain, human-readable file containing only text

text message n
texto SMS
a brief electronic message

textbook /ˈtɛkst.bʊk/ n
manuel livre de classe
formal manual of instruction

textbook case n
cas d’école
real-life case that matches theory

textile /ˈtɛks.taɪl/ n
textile
cloth produced from fabric
non-nudist

textual /ˈtɛks.tju.əl/ /ˈtɛks.tʃu.əl/ /ˈtɛks.tʃəl/ adj
textuel
of or pertaining to text

textual criticism n
critique textuelle
discipline for reconstructing old text forms

texture /ˈtɛkst͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛkʃt͡ʃɚ/ n
texture
feel or shape of a surface or substance
computer graphics: image applied to a polygon
art: quality produced by interaction of elements

textured vegetable protein n
protéine végétale texturisée protéine végétale texturée
meat analog derived from soy

thalamegos n
thalamège
given name

thalamic adj
thalamique
of or pertaining to the thalamus

thalamus n
thalamus
anatomy: structure within forebrain

thalassemia n
thalassémie

thalassography n
thalassographie

thalassophile n
thalassophile
someone who loves the sea

thalassotherapy n
thalassothérapie
medicine

thalidomide /θəˈlɪdəˌmaɪd/ n
thalidomide
drug

thallium /ˈθæliəm/ n
thallium
chemical element

thallus /ˈθæl.əs/ n
thalle
thallus

thalweg /ˈtaːlvɛç/ /ˈtɑl.vɛɡ/ /ˈtɑːlvɛɡ/ /ˈθɑːlwɛɡ/ n
thalweg
line that connects the lowest points in a valley or river channel

than /ðæn/ /ðən/ /ðɛn/ [ðn̩] preposition
que
Introduces a comparison

thanakha /ta.na.ka/ n
thanaka
cosmetic

thanato- prefix
thanato-
forming compound words indicating "death"

thanatologist n
thanatologue
one who studies death

thanatology /ˌθæ.nəˈtɑl.əd͡ʒ.i/ /θan.əˈtɒl.əd͡ʒ.i/ n
thanatologie
scientific study of death

thanatophobia n
thanatophobie
fear of death

thank /θæŋk/ [t̪eɪ̯ŋk] [ðeɪ̯ŋk] [ðæŋk] [θaŋk] [θeɪ̯ŋk] [θæŋk] v
remercier
to express gratitude or appreciation to someone
to credit or hold something responsible

thank God interjection
Dieu merci Dieu soit loué
exclamation of gratitude or relief

thank goodness interjection
Dieu soit loué Dieu merci
express gratitude

thank one's lucky stars v
remercier sa bonne étoile
to be grateful

thank you /ˈθæŋk juː/ /ˈθæŋk ˌju/ [ˈθeɪŋk ˌju] interjection
merci je vous remercie merci bien
an expression of gratitude

thank you all interjection
merci à tous
thank you all

thank you very much interjection
merci beaucoup merci bien grand merci merci infiniment merci mille fois mille mercis
greater gratitude than "thank you"

thank-you n
remerciement

thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/ adj
reconnaissant
showing thanks

thankfulness n
gratitude reconnaissance
state of showing thanks

thanks /t̪ʰaŋks/ /ðæŋks/ /θæŋks/ interjection
merci remerciement
used to express appreciation or gratitude

thanks /t̪ʰaŋks/ /ðæŋks/ /θæŋks/ n
remerciement
grateful feelings

thanks a lot interjection
merci beaucoup un grand merci
emphatic thanks

thanks a million interjection
merci mille fois
thanks a great many times

thanks for your help phraseologicalUnit
merci pour ton aide merci pour votre aide
thanks for your help

thanks in advance interjection
merci [[d'avance]]
thanks in advance

thanks to preposition
grâce à
because of

thanksgiving /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪv.ɪŋ/ /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/ n
bénédicité grâces
short prayer said at meals
remerciement
expression of gratitude

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ adv
aussi si
to a great extent or degree, very
cela que
to a given extent or degree

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ conjunction
pour que que
connecting a clause indicating purpose ("final")
que
connecting a noun clause

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ determiner
ce cet cette
what is being indicated

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ pronoun
cela ça
that thing
que qui
which

that does it interjection
ça suffit
used to express annoyance or frustration

that is adv
c'est-à-dire c-à-d
in other words

that one pronoun
celle-là celles-là celui-là ceux-là
specified object

that said phraseologicalUnit
ceci dit cela dit cela étant
even so

that'll be the day /ˌðætl̩ bi ðə ˈdeɪ/ /ˌðætl̩ biː ðə ˈdeɪ/ phraseologicalUnit
quand les poules auront des dents
said in reply to something that one believes will never happen

that'll do phraseologicalUnit
ça suffit
expression to indicate something as being sufficient or enough

that's a laugh interjection
la bonne blague laisse-moi rire laissez-moi rire mais bien sûr

that's a relief phraseologicalUnit
quel soulagement
that's a relief

that's all phraseologicalUnit
c'est tout
that's all

that's all, folks /ðæts ɔl foʊks/ /ðæts ɔːl fəʊks/ phraseologicalUnit
c’est fini, les amis
that is the end

that's for me to know and you to find out phraseologicalUnit
ça ne regarde que moi
a phrase used to reply to a question whose answer the speaker doesn't want to reveal

that's it phraseologicalUnit
ah oui c'est ça voilà
Yes!, exactly!
c'est bon c'est tout voilà ça y est
There is nothing more to the issue

that's that phraseologicalUnit
un point c'est tout
there is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter

that's what's up phraseologicalUnit
c'est ça
slang phrase

that's why adv
c'est pourquoi
the reason

thatch /θæt͡ʃ/ n
chaume
straw for covering roofs or stacks

thatch /θæt͡ʃ/ v
couvrir de chaume
cover with thatch

thatcher /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ɚ/ n
chaumier
person who installs thatch

thaumaturge /ˈθɔ.məˌtɚd͡ʒ/ /ˈθɔːməˌtɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒ/ n
thaumaturge
performer of thaumaturgy

thaumaturgy /ˈθɔməˌtɝd͡ʒi/ /ˈθɔːmətɜːd͡ʒi/ n
sorcellerie
witchcraft, wizardry
thaumaturgie
the working of miracles

thaw /θɔː/ n
dégel
warmer weather that melts ice and snow
the melting of ice, snow or other congealed matter
reduced tension or increased friendliness

thaw /θɔː/ v
dégeler
to melt, dissolve, or become fluid

the /jiː/ /ð/ /ðeː/ /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ /ðɪ/ /ˈðiː/ /ˈðʌ/ /θeː/ adv
le + comp., le + comp.
the + comparative, the + comparative

the /jiː/ /ð/ /ðeː/ /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ /ðɪ/ /ˈðiː/ /ˈðʌ/ /θeː/ article
le
stressed, indicating that the object in question is the only one worthy of attention
used with the name of a member of a class to refer to all things in that class
with a superlative
used as an alternative to a possessive pronoun before body parts
le la les l'
article
les le
with an adjectival noun, as in “the hungry” to mean “hungry people”

the apple does not fall far from the tree proverb
la pomme ne tombe jamais loin de l'arbre les chiens ne font pas des chats
a child is similar to its parents

the ball is in someone's court phraseologicalUnit
la balle est dans le camp de quelqu'un

the bee's knees n
c'est le must le nec plus ultra
something excellent, outstanding

the best things in life are free proverb
contentement passe richesse
the most valuable things in life (e.g. friendship, courtesy) cost nothing

the bill, please phraseologicalUnit
l'addition, s'il vous plaît
the bill, please

the biter bit n
arroseur arrosé tel est pris qui croyait prendre

the buck stops here phraseologicalUnit
c'est ici que ça s'arrête la responsabilité commence ici
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

the captain goes down with the ship proverb
le capitaine sombre avec son navire
a leader is ultimately responsible for the penalties of a catastrophe

the cure is worse than the disease phraseologicalUnit
le remède est pire que le mal
The solution to a problem produces a worse net result

the customer is always right proverb
le client a toujours raison le client est roi
proverb

the damage is done phraseologicalUnit
le mal est fait

the day before adv
la veille le jour précédent
on the preceding day

the die is cast /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkæst/ /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkɑːst/ phraseologicalUnit
le sort en est jeté les dés sont jetés les jeux sont faits advienne que pourra alea jacta est
conclusive action has been taken, so events will proceed in an irreversible manner

the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on proverb
les chiens aboient, la caravane passe
life goes on even if some will try to stop progress

the early bird gets the worm proverb
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
whoever arrives first has the best chance of success

the end justifies the means proverb
la fin justifie les moyens qui veut la fin veut les moyens
morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary

the end of one's rope n
au bout du rouleau en dernier ressort en désespoir de cause
the point of having no more options

the enemy of my enemy is my friend proverb
l’ennemi de mon ennemi est mon ami
it is sometimes necessary to cooperate with a person one does not like or agree with, in order to combat a common threat

the first step is always the hardest proverb
il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte

the fish rots from the head proverb
le poisson pourrit par la tête
proverb

the fox may grow grey but never good proverb
les loups peuvent perdre leurs dents, mais non le naturel
one cannot change one's own nature

the fuck phraseologicalUnit
putain
vulgar: intensifier forming part of a phrasal verb
vulgar: intensifier used after interrogative pronouns

the grass is always greener on the other side proverb
l'herbe est toujours plus verte ailleurs l'herbe est toujours plus verte dans le pré du voisin l’herbe est plus verte ailleurs
others' circumstances seem more desirable than one's own but in reality often are not.

the hell adv
mais bien sûr que dalle
indication of emphatic rejection of an assertion

the hell with it interjection
au diable
forget about it

the jug goes to the well until it breaks proverb
tant va la cruche à l'eau qu'à la fin elle se casse
a jug goes to the well

the king is dead, long live the king! phraseologicalUnit
le roi est mort, vive le roi!

the lady doth protest too much phraseologicalUnit
la dame proteste un peu trop
because someone is insisting too much about something, the opposite must be true

the last I heard phraseologicalUnit
aux dernières nouvelles

the line is busy phraseologicalUnit
c'est occupé la ligne est occupée
the line is busy

the more the merrier proverb
plus on est de fous, plus on rit
it is more fun with more people

the more things change, the more they stay the same proverb
plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose
change is constant, unavoidable and a fact of life

the next day adv
le jour suivant le lendemain

the night is young phraseologicalUnit
la nuit ne fait que commencer on a toute la nuit devant nous
it's not very late

the one n
l'élu l'élue
person destined to save the universe or world, also called the Chosen One

the one pronoun
celle celui
the person or thing

the other day adv
l'autre jour ces derniers jours dernièrement récemment
lately

the other way around adv
dans l'autre sens vice versa
same but with things reversed

the pen is mightier than the sword proverb
la plume est plus forte que l’épée
more power can achieved writing than fighting

the penny drops phraseologicalUnit
faire tilt la pièce est tombée le franc est tombé
understanding is reached, one comprehends

the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last proverb
tant va la cruche à l'eau qu'à la fin elle se casse
When you use a thing too much, it ultimately breaks

the plot thickens phraseologicalUnit
le mystère s'épaissit
used to describe an increasingly complex or mysterious situation

the proof of the pudding is in the eating proverb
il faut juger sur pièces la qualité se révèle à l’usage
the only real test of something is as what it is intended to be used for

the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog phraseologicalUnit
portez ce vieux whisky au juge blond qui fume
pangram

the rest is history phraseologicalUnit
le reste est de l'histoire on connaît la suite
used to indicate that one does not need to continue a story

the road to hell is paved with good intentions proverb
l'enfer est pavé de bonnes intentions
well-intended acts can lead to disasters

the shit n
de la balle de la bombe tuerie
something considered to be excellent

the shoemaker's children go barefoot proverb
les cordonniers sont toujours les plus mal chaussés
one often neglects those closest to oneself

the show must go on phraseologicalUnit
le spectacle doit continuer
One must finish what one has started.

the sky is the limit proverb
rien n'est impossible
nothing is out of reach

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak proverb
l'esprit est prompt, mais la chair est faible
achieving something is made impossible by frailty

the story goes phraseologicalUnit
il parait on dit

the straw that broke the camel's back n
la goutte d'eau qui fait déborder le vase
small additional burden which causes failure

the thing is phraseologicalUnit
le truc, [[c'est]] que ...
introduce main point

the toilet is clogged phraseologicalUnit
les toilettes sont bouchées
the toilet is clogged

the whole while n
tout le temps
always

the wolf may lose his teeth but never his nature proverb
chassez le naturel, il revient au galop
one cannot change one's own nature

thealogy n
théalogie

theandric adj
théandrique
divine and human

theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ /ˈθi.eɪ.tɚ/ /ˈθiətə/ /ˈθiː.ə.tə/ /ˈθɪə.tə/ /ˈθɪə.tɚ/ /θiˈeɪ.tə/ /θiˈɛt.ə/ [ˈθiə̯tɜ] [ˈθiə̯ɾɜ] n
théâtre
place or building
drama or performance as a profession or artform

theatrical /θiˈæt.ɹɪ.kəl/ adj
théâtral
of or relating to the theatre
fake and exaggerated

theatricality n
théâtralité
theatrical behavior

thee /ðiː/ pronoun
te toi
Objective case of 'thou'

theft /θɛft/ n
vol
act of stealing property

theine /ˈteɪ.iːn/ /ˈθeɪ.iːn/ /ˈθiː.iːn/ n
théine
Caffeine in tea

their /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ determiner
leur leurs
belonging to them (plural)

theirs /ðɛəz/ /ðɛɚz/ /ðɛɹz/ /ðɛːz/ pronoun
la leur le leur les leurs
that which belongs to them

theism /ˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ n
théisme
belief in existence of at least one deity
belief in the existence of a personal, present and active creator God

thelygenous adj
thélygène

them /ðəm/ /ðɛm/ /ðʌm/ [d̪ɛm] [d̪ʌm] pronoun
leur les elles eux
third personal plural pronoun used after a preposition or as the object of a verb

thematic /θɛˈmætɪk/ /θɪˈmætɪk/ adj
thématique
relating to, or having a theme or a topic
linguistics

thematic vowel n
voyelle thématique

thematically adv
thématiquement
in a thematic manner

thematology n
thématologie
study of themes in literature

theme /θiːm/ n
thème
subject of a talk or an artistic piece
computing: collection of color schemes, sounds, artwork etc.
music: main melody of a piece of music
recurring idea

theme park n
parc à thèmes
amusement park that has one or more specific central themes

theme song n
indicatif musical
a song accompanying a program

themselves /ðəmˈsɛlvz/ /ðɛmˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
elles-mêmes eux-mêmes
emphatic: they
se
the reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adv
alors auquel cas
in that case
alors là
at that time
cependant en même temps
at the same time; on the other hand
ensuite puis
soon afterward
puis ensuite
next in order

then and there adv
immédiatement
right at that moment in time

thence /ðɛns/ adv
de là dès lors
from there

thenceforth /ˌðɛnsˈfɔːɹθ/ /ˌðɛnsˈfɔːθ/ adv
dès lors
from that time on

theo- prefix
théo-
relating to god

theobromine n
théobromine
alkaloid

theocentric /θiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
théocentrique
having God as main focus

theocracy /θiːˈɒkɹəsi/ n
théocratie
government under the control of a Church
rule by God or gods

theocrat n
théocrate
advocate
ruler

theocratic adj
théocratique
pertaining to theocracy
conforming to God-rule

theodicy /θiˈɑd.ɪ.si/ /θiːˈɒd.ɪ.si/ n
théodicée
justification of a deity

theodolite /θiːˈɒdəlaɪt/ n
théodolite
instrument

theogony /θɪˈɑːɡənɪ/ /θɪˈɒɡənɪ/ n
théogonie
origination of gods or a narrative describing the origin of gods

theologian /θi.əˈloʊd͡ʒən/ n
théologien théologienne
one who studies theology

theological /θi.əˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl/ /θɪəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl/ adj
théologique
of or relating to theology

theologically adv
théologiquement
in a theological manner

theologize v
théologiser
discuss or speculate about theological subjects

theologoumenon n
théologoumène
theological statement which is of individual opinion and not doctrine

theology /θi.ˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
théologie
study of God, or a god, or gods

theomachy /θiˈɑm.ə.ki/ /θiˈɒm.ə.ki/ n
théomachie
a fight against the gods, as the mythological battle of the giants against the gods

theomancy n
théomancie
A kind of divination

theonym n
théonyme
name of a deity

theophany /θiːˈɒfəni/ n
théophanie
a visible manifestation of a deity

theophoric adj
théophore
Containing the name of a deity.

theophylline /θi.əˈfɪl.iːn/ /θi.əˈfɪl.ɪn/ /θiˈɑf.əl.ɪn/ n
théophylline
chemical substance

theorbo /θi.ˈɔɹ.boʊ/ /θi.ˈɔː.bəʊ/ n
théorbe téorbe
theorbo

theorem /ˈθiː.ə.ɹəm/ /ˈθɪəɹ.əm/ n
théorème
proved mathematical statement
mathematical statement that is expected to be true

theorematic adj
théorématique théorémique
of, relating to, or contained in a theorem

theoretic /ˌθiːəˈɹɛtɪk/ /ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
théorique
existing only in theory
théorétique
concerned with theories or hypotheses

theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/ /ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛtɪkəl/ adj
théorique
of or relating to theory

theoretically adv
théoriquement en théorie
in theory

theorisation n
théorie
something theorized

theorist /ˈθiːəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹɪst/ /ˈθɪɹəst/ n
théoricien théoricienne
someone who constructs theories

theorize /ˈθi.ə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹɑɪz/ /ˈθɪə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈθɪə.ɹɑɪz/ /ˈθɪɹ.aɪz/ /ˈθɪɹ.ɑɪz/ v
théoriser
formulate theories

theory /ˈθi.ə.ɹi/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹi/ /ˈθɪə.ɹi/ /ˈθɪɚ.i/ /ˈθɪɹ.i/ n
théorie
a coherent set of statements attempting to explain observed phenomena
a field of study in mathematics
an unproven conjecture
in logic: a set of axioms and all statements derivable from them

theosis /θiːˈəʊsɪs/ n
théosis
likeness to or union with God

theosophic /ˌθi.əˈsɑ.fɪk/ /ˌθiː.əˈsɒf.ɪk/ adj
théosophique
of, or relating to theosophy

theosophy [θi.ˈɑs.ə.fi] [θɪˈɒsəfɪ] n
théosophie
doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism

therapeutic /θɛɹəˈpjuːtɪk/ adj
thérapeutique
of, or relating to therapy

therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/ n
thérapeute
one who provides therapy

therapy /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ n
thérapie
treatment of disease

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ adv
là y là-bas
in or at that place
y là
to or into that place; thither
y là ici
in that matter, relation, etc.; at that point, stage, etc.

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ interjection
là voilà
Used to express completion

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ pronoun
il y a
expletive subject of verb of existence: "there is"

there are phraseologicalUnit
il y a
third-person plural present indicative of there be

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 are plenty of fish in the sea proverb
un de perdu, dix de retrouvés une de perdue, dix de retrouvées
there are more opportunities available

there are two sides to every question proverb
toute médaille a son revers
don't make a judgement until you hear the other side

there be v
il y a y avoir
to exist

there is an exception to every rule proverb
c'est l'exception qui confirme la règle il n'y a pas de règle sans exception
every rule has an exception

there is nothing new under the sun proverb
rien de nouveau sous le soleil
there is nothing new

there isn't any easy way to say this phraseologicalUnit
ce n'est pas une chose simple à dire
used to introduce bad news

there you go phraseologicalUnit
ça y est
you have done it, or are doing it, correctly

there you have it phraseologicalUnit
ça y est
that is it, that is the situation or state of things

there's been an accident phraseologicalUnit
il y a eu un accident
there's been an accident

there's life in the old dog yet phraseologicalUnit
c’est dans les vieux pots qu’on fait la meilleure soupe

there's many a good tune played on an old fiddle proverb
c'est dans les vieux pots qu'on fait la meilleure soupe
just because something or someone is old does not mean that it or they are no longer useful or worthwhile

there's many a slip twixt cup and lip proverb
il y a loin de la coupe aux lèvres
in any situation something can always go wrong

there's more than one way to skin a cat proverb
il y a plusieurs façons de plumer un canard tous les chemins mènent à Rome
a problem generally has more than one solution; there is more than one way to achieve a goal

there's no accounting for taste proverb
des goûts et des couleurs, on ne discute pas
people's tastes differ

there's no fool like an old fool proverb
on fait des sottises à tout âge il n'y a que les imbéciles qui ne changent pas d'avis
if a person does not develop wisdom with age, then their foolishness is all the more obvious and shameful

there's no place like home proverb
il n'y a pas de petit chez soi on n'est bien que chez soi
one feels most comfortable at home

there's no point crying over spilt milk proverb
le deuil de l'eau renversée ne vaut rien

there's no such thing as a free lunch phraseologicalUnit
on n'a rien sans rien tout a un prix
nothing is free; everything has a price

thereafter /ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛəɹˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛɹˈæf.tɚ/ adv
ensuite après quoi à la suite de quoi
after that

thereagainst adv
ci-contre
within this content or context

thereby /ðɛəˈbaɪ/ /ðɛɹˈbaɪ/ adv
ainsi de ce fait par là
by that

therefore /ˈðɛəfɔː/ /ˈðɛɚ.fɔɹ/ /ˈðɜːɹˌfɔːɹ/ adv
donc en conséquence par conséquent
consequently; by consequence
donc en conséquence pour ça
for that or this reason

therefrom /ˌðeəˈfɹɒm/ adv
de là
within this content or context

therein lies the rub phraseologicalUnit
c'est là que le bât blesse

thereinafter adv
suivant
within this content or context

theremin /ˈθɛ.ɹɪ.mɪn/ /ˈθɛə.ɹəˌmɪn/ n
thérémine thereminvox éthérophone
electronic musical instrument

thereof /ðɛəˈɹɒv/ /ðɛˈɹʌv/ adv
en ceci cela de ça
of this, that, or it

thereon /ðɛəˈɹɒn/ /ðɛˈɹɑn/ /ðɛˈɹɔn/ adv
jusque-là
within this content or context

theretofore adv
jusque-là
translation

thereunder adv
sous lequel
translation

thereupon /ˌðɛəɹəˈpɒn/ /ˌðɛɹəˈpɑn/ /ˌðɛɹəˈpɔn/ adv
là-dessus sur ce
following that/it

therewithal adv
avec quoi
in adition; besides

theriac /ˈθɪriˌæk/ /ˈθɪəriˌæk/ /ˈθɪərɪak/ n
thériaque
a supposed universal antidote, distinguished from mithridate

therian n
thérien
Theria

therianthrope /-æn-/ /ˈθiːɹ-/ /ˈθɛɹ.i.ənˌθɹoʊp/ n
homme-bête thérianthrope
any mythical being which is part human, part animal

therianthropy /ˌθɛɹiˈænθɹəpi/ n
thérianthropie

thermal /ˈθɝməl/ adj
thermique
providing efficient insulation so as to keep the body warm
caused, brought about by heat
thermique thermal
pertaining to heat or temperature

thermal /ˈθɝməl/ n
thermique
column of rising air

thermal camera n
caméra thermique
type of camera

thermal energy n
énérgie thermique
internal energy

thermal radiation n
radiation thermique
electromagnetic radiation emitted from a body

thermalism n
thermalisme
therapeutic use of hot-water springs

thermionic adj
thermoïonique
concerning the emission of electrons from a heated electrode

thermistor n
thermistance
resistor

thermo- /θɝmoʊ-/ prefix
thermo-
heat

thermochemistry n
thermochimie
the study of the thermodynamics of chemical reactions

thermocline n
thermocline
layer in water

thermodesorption n
thermodésorption

thermodynamic /ˌθɝmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ adj
thermodynamique
relating to the conversion of heat
relating to thermodynamics

thermodynamic equilibrium n
équilibre thermodynamique
state of equal temperature

thermodynamics /-dɪ-/ /-mə-/ /-məʊ-/ /ˌθɜː(ɹ)moʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ n
thermodynamique
science of heat-energy conversion

thermoelectric adj
thermoélectrique
of, pertaining to, or exhibiting thermoelectricity

thermoelectricity n
thermoélectricité
physics: direct conversion of heat into electricity

thermogenesis n
thermogenèse

thermologist /θə(ɹ)ˈmɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
thermgiste
one who practices thermology

thermolysis n
thermolyse
the dissociation or decomposition of a material as a result of being heated

thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtə/ /θɚˈmɑmɪtɚ/ n
thermomètre
apparatus used to measure temperature

thermometric adj
thermométrique
of or pertaining to the measurement of temperature

thermometry n
thermométrie

thermonuclear adj
thermonucléaire
of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures

thermophile n
thermophile
organism that lives and thrives at relative high temperatures

thermoplastic adj
thermoplastique
softening when heated

thermoplastic n
thermoplastique
plastic with this property

thermopolium n
thermopolium
eating establishment

thermoregulation n
thermorégulation
the maintenance of a constant internal temperature of an organism

thermos /ˈθɜː.mɒs/ /ˈθɝ.məs/ n
thermos
vacuum flask

thermosphere n
thermosphère
layer of the Earth's atmosphere

thermostat /ˈθɝmoʊstæt/ /ˈθɝməstæt/ n
thermostat
device which maintains the desired temperature

thermotropism n
thermotropisme
thermotropic movement of a plant or plant part

therophyte /ˈthɪəɹəʊfaɪt/ n
thérophyte
annual plant

thesaurus /θɪˈsɔːɹəs/ n
thésaurus dictionnaire des synonymes dictionnaire de notions dictionnaire par ordre de matières
book of synonyms

these /ðiz/ /ðiːz/ determiner
ces ces …-ci
plural of this

these /ðiz/ /ðiːz/ pronoun
celles-ci ceux-ci
plural of this

these days adv
ces jours-ci de nos jours
currently

thesis /ˈθisiz/ /ˈθisɪs/ /ˈθiːsiːz/ /ˈθiːsɪs/ /ˈθɛsɪs/ n
thèse
lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis, especially one submitted as a requirement for a university degree
proposition or statement supported by arguments

thesis defense n
soutenance
final step in earning a doctorate

thesmothete n
thesmothète

theta /ˈθeɪ.ta/ /ˈθeɪtə/ /ˈθiːtə/ [fei̯˥ tʰaː˩] n
thêta
Greek letter

theurgy /ˈθiːˌɜː.d͡ʒi/ /ˈθiːˌɝ.d͡ʒi/ n
théurgie
A form of magic

they /ðeɪ/ pronoun
elles ils eux eusse eux-autres iels
third-person plural pronoun
iel al ille ol ul
third-person singular, of unknown, irrelevant}} or non-binary gender
on
one, people, some people

theyfab n
theyfab

thiamine n
thiamine vitamine B1
vitamin B₁

thiazine n
thiazine
aromatic heterocyclic compound

thiazole n
thiazole
class of unsaturated heterocyclic compounds

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ adj
copains comme cochons
friendly, intimate
dense épais
densely crowded or packed
incompréhensible
difficult to understand, poorly articulated
lourd lourdingue
informal: stupid
épais
having a viscous consistency
measuring a certain number of units in this dimension
épais gros
relatively great in extent from one surface to another
heavy in build
épais opaque
impenetrable to sight

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ adv
épais
in a thick manner

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
comme cul et chemise comme larrons en foire copains comme cochons
intimate, close-knit

thick-billed murre n
guillemot de Brünnich
Uria lomvia

thick-skinned adj
avoir le cuir épais
insensitive
not easily offended

thicken /ˈθɪkən/ v
lier épaissir
(transitive) to make more viscous
s'épaissir se densifier épaissir
(intransitive) to become more viscous
s'épaissir épaissir
(intransitive) to become wider
épaissir
(transitive) to make wider

thickener n
épaississant
thickening agent

thickening /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/ n
épaississant
a substance, usually a source of starch, used to thicken a sauce
épaississement
the process of making something, or becoming, thick or viscous

thicket /ˈθɪkɪt/ n
fourré maquis
copse

thickly /ˈθɪkli/ adv
épaissement
in a thick manner

thickness /ˈθɪknəs/ n
épaisseur
measure
épaisseur grosseur
property of being thick in dimension

thief /θif/ /θiːf/ n
voleur voleuse
one who carries out theft

thieve /θiːv/ v
voler
commit theft

thigh /θaɪ/ n
cuisse
upper leg

thighbone n
fémur
femur

thigmomorphogenesis n
thigmomorphogénèse

thigmotropism n
thigmotropisme
growth or motion in response to touch

thimble /ˈθɪmb(ə)l/ n
dé à coudre dé
cup-shaped cap worn on the tip of a finger, used in sewing to push the needle through material

thin /ˈθɪn/ adj
liquide
of low viscosity or low specific gravity
maigre mince
having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt
mince
very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions
mince fin
having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite

thin as a rake adj
maigre comme un clou
incredibly thin

thin film n
couche mince
layer of material as a coating

thin out v
démarier éclaircir
to make sparse

thin-skinned adj
susceptible
overly sensitive to criticism
à la peau fine
having a thin skin

thine /ðaɪn/ determiner
ta ton tes
possessive determiner

thine /ðaɪn/ pronoun
la tienne le tien les tiennes les tiens
possessive pronoun

thing /θɪŋ/ n
chose machin truc
that which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept

thing of the past n
chose du passé être du passé
something that has gone extinct or become obsolete, or the action of becoming obsolete

thing-in-itself n
chose en soi
thing as it is independent of any conceptualization

thingamabob n
bidule machin truc
placeholder word

thingamajig /ˈθɪŋəməˌd͡ʒɪɡ/ n
bidule machin patente truc trucmuche
something that one does not know the name of

thingy /ˈθɪŋi/ /ˈθɪŋiː/ n
machin bidule chose truc
a thing

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] n
pensée réflexion
an act of thinking

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] v
considérer trouver voir
to conceive of something or someone
penser croire estimer
guess, reckon
penser réfléchir ruminer
to ponder, to go over in one's head
penser réfléchir songer
communicate to oneself in one’s mind
penser trouver croire considérer estimer être d'avis
be of the opinion that
trouver considérer penser
consider, judge, regard something as

think about /ˈθɪŋk əˌbaʊt/ v
penser réfléchir
ponder

think again phraseologicalUnit
détrompe détrompez
Reconsider your thoughts

think big v
voir grand

think one's shit doesn't stink v
ne pas se prendre pour de la merde péter plus haut que son cul
to be arrogant or overconfident

think out loud v
penser à voix haute
to utter what one is thinking

think over v
réfléchir
ponder or reflect

think tank n
groupe de réflexion centre de réflexion laboratoire d’idées
group producing research and recommendations

think the world revolves around one v
nombril du monde

think twice v
y regarder à deux fois
to reconsider, use judgement

think with one's little head v
penser avec sa bite

thinkable adj
pensable
able to be thought or imagined; conceivable

thinker /ˈθɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈθɪŋ.kɚ/ n
penseur penseuse
one who spends time thinking
penseur penseuse intellectuel intellectuelle
intellectual

thinness n
finesse
the state of being thin

thioether n
thioéther
analogue of an ether in which the oxygen has been replaced by sulfur

thiosulfate n
thiosulfate
salt or ester of thiosulfuric acid

third /tʰʊːɹd/ /t̪ɔɪd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ adj
troisième trois
the ordinal form of the cardinal number three

third /tʰʊːɹd/ /t̪ɔɪd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ n
tierce
interval
tiers troisième
one of three equal parts of a whole
troisième tiers
person or thing in the third position

third age n
troisième âge

third base n
troisième base troisième but
the baseball base

third country n
pays tiers

third dimension n
profondeur troisième dimension épaisseur
quality of depth

third estate n
peuple populace
commoners
tiers état
caste of commoners in France prior to 1789

third gender n
troisième genre

third grade n
CE2

third party n
tierce partie tiers
someone not directly involved in a transaction.
troisième parti
a political party in opposition to the main parties in a two-party system

third person n
troisième personne
the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is not the audience or the one making the statement

third rail n
troisième rail
the electrified rail that runs beside or between train tracks to power electric trains

third sex n
troisième sexe

third time's a charm proverb
la troisième fois sera la bonne

third way n
voie moyenne
approach or solution which strives for an alternative to or middle ground between two opposing viewpoints

third wheel n
cinquième roue du carrosse tenir la chandelle
unwanted third party accompanying two people on a date

third-party adj
tiers

third-person plural n
troisième personne du pluriel

third-person singular n
troisième personne du singulier

third-world adj
tiers-mondiste

thirdly /ˈθɚdli/ /ˈθɜːdli/ /ˈθɜːdlɪ/ adv
troisièmement tertio
in the third place; third in a row

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ n
soif
dryness
figuratively

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ v
avoir soif
to be thirsty
désirer
to desire

thirsty /ˈθɜːs.ti/ /ˈθɝs.ti/ adj
assoiffé avoir soif
needing to drink

thirteen /ˈθɜː.tiːn/ /ˈθɝ.tin/ /ˈθɝt.tin/ /ˌθɜːˈtiːn/ /ˌθɝtin/ /ˌθɝtˈtin/ numeral
treize
the cardinal number occurring after twelve and before fourteen

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ adj
treizième
ordinal form of thirteen

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ n
treizième
one of thirteen equal parts of a whole
something in the thirteenth position

thirties n
années 30 années trente
1930s
trentaine
age 30-39

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ adj
trentième
the ordinal form of the number thirty

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ n
trentième
the person or thing in the thirtieth position
one of thirty equal parts of a whole

thirty /ˈθɜːti/ /ˈθɝti/ [ˈθɝɾi] numeral
trente
cardinal number

thirty-eight numeral
trente-huit
38

thirty-eighth adj
trente-huitième
ordinal form of thirty-eight

thirty-fifth adj
trente-cinquième
35th

thirty-fifth n
trente-cinquième
35th part

thirty-five numeral
trente-cinq
35

thirty-four numeral
trente-quatre
34

thirty-nine numeral
trente-neuf
39

thirty-one numeral
trente-et-un trente et un
31

thirty-seven numeral
trente-sept
37

thirty-six /ˌθɜːtiˈsɪks/ /ˌθɝtiˈsɪks/ numeral
trente-six
36

thirty-three numeral
trente-trois
33

thirty-two /ˌθɜːtiˈtuː/ /ˌθɝtiˈtu/ numeral
trente-deux
32

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ adv
comme ça
to the degree or extent indicated

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ determiner
ce cette
known (thing) about to be mentioned
known (thing) just mentioned
known (thing) that the speaker does not think is known to the audience
which is current
ce cette ce ... ci cette ... ci
the (thing) here

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ pronoun
ceci ce
the thing, item, etc. being indicated

this afternoon adv
cet [[après-midi]]
during the afternoon of today

this and that pronoun
ceci et cela
things

this evening adv
ce soir
during the evening of today

this morning /ðəs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ðɪs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ n
ce matin
during the morning of today

this one pronoun
celle-ci celles-ci celui-ci ceux-ci
a specified object

this too shall pass proverb
cela aussi passera
nothing lasts forever

this way n
par ici par là
to indicate direction

this year adv
cette année
during the current year

thistle /θɪsl̩/ n
chardon
plant

thither /ˈðɪðə/ /ˈðɪðɚ/ /ˈθɪðə/ /ˈθɪðɚ/ adv
là d'ici là
to that place

thixotropy n
thixotropie

thole /θoʊl/ /θəʊl/ n
tolet
pin for oars

tholin n
tholin tholine

thong /θɑŋ/ /θɒŋ/ /θɔŋ/ n
lanière
leather strip
tong claquette clic-clac gougoune tapette
footwear

thoracic /θəˈɹæsɪk/ adj
thoracique
of the thorax

thoracic cavity n
cage thoracique
chamber of the human body

thoracic duct n
canal thoracique conduit thoracique
major vessel of the lymphatic system

thoracic vertebra n
vertèbre thoracique
any vertebrae in the chest region

thorax /ˈθɔɹæks/ n
thorax
region of the mammalian body
middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body

thorium /ˈθɔːɹiəm/ n
thorium
chemical element

thorn /θoɹn/ /θɔːn/ /θɔːɹn/ [θo̞ɹn] n
thorn
letter of the Latin alphabet (Þ, þ)
épine piquant
sharp protective spine of a plant

thorn in someone's side n
épine au pied épine dans le pied
thorn in someone's side

thorn in the flesh n
épine au pied
persistent difficulty

thornbush n
bruyère buisson épineux épineux
thorny shrub or bush

thorny /ˈθɔɹni/ /ˈθɔːni/ adj
épineux
having thorns
troublesome

thorough /ˈθɜɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹə/ adj
exhaustif
utter; complete; absolute
minutieux soigné
detailed

thoroughbred n
pur-sang
thoroughbred horse (breed)

thoroughfare /ˈθʌɹəfɛː/ n
artère grand-rue voie principale
road open at both ends
passage
way through
voie navigable
waterway

thoroughgoing /-ɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹəˌɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˈθʌɹəˌɡəʊɪŋ/ adj
à tous crins
with great attention to detail

thoroughly /ˈθɜɹ.ə.li/ /ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/ adv
complètement absolument
in a thorough or complete manner

thoroughness /ˈθɜɹoʊnəs/ /ˈθʌɹoʊnəs/ /ˈθʌɹənəs/ /ˈθʌɹəʊnəs/ n
rigueur
state of being thorough

thorp /θɔɹp/ /θɔːp/ n
hameau village
hamlet, village

thorybism n
thorybisme
poltergeist activity

those /ðoʊz/ /ðəʊz/ determiner
ces celles-là ceux-là
plural of that

those were the days phraseologicalUnit
c'était le bon temps

thou /ðaʊ/ /ðuː/ pronoun
tu
singular nominative form of you

thou /ðaʊ/ v
tutoyer
to address (a person) using the familiar second-person pronoun
to use the word thou

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ adv
cependant néanmoins
however

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ conjunction
bien que cependant malgré
although

thought /θoːt/ /θɑt/ /θɒt/ /θɔt/ /θɔːt/ n
pensée
process
pensée idée
representation created in the mind

thought echo n
echo de la pensée
form of auditory hallucination

thought experiment n
exercice mental expérience de pensée expérience imaginaire
attempt to solve a problem using human imagination

thought leader n
maître à penser
source of ideas

thought police n
police de la pensée
a group that aims to control what other people think

thoughtcrime /ˈθɔːtˌkɹaɪm/ n
crimepensée
a crime

thoughtful /ˈθɑtfəl/ /ˈθɔtfəl/ /ˈθɔːtfəl/ /ˈθɔːtfʊl/ adj
attentionné
demonstrating kindness or consideration
réfléchi
demonstrating thought or careful consideration

thoughtfulness /-fʊl-/ /ˈθɑt-/ /ˈθɔtf(ə)lnəs/ /ˈθɔːtf(ə)lnəs/ n
réflexion
careful deliberation before action
sollicitude attention prévenance
thoughtful and considerate attention

thoughtless /ˈθɑtləs/ /ˈθɑtlɪs/ /ˈθɔtləs/ /ˈθɔtlɪs/ /ˈθɔːtləs/ /ˈθɔːtlɪs/ adj
inattentionné
inconsiderate
irréfléchi
lacking thought

thoughtlessness /ˈθɑtləsnəs/ /ˈθɑtləsnɪs/ /ˈθɑtlɪsnɪs/ /ˈθɔtləsnəs/ /ˈθɔtləsnɪs/ /ˈθɔtlɪsnɪs/ /ˈθɔːtləsnəs/ /ˈθɔːtləsnɪs/ /ˈθɔːtlɪsnɪs/ n
irréflexion
heedless disregard for the consequences of one's actions

thousand /ˈθaʊz(ə)n(d)/ /ˈθaʊz(ə)nd/ [ˈθaʊ̯zn̩d] numeral
mille
cardinal number 1000

thousand and one numeral
mille et un
A great many

thousand one numeral
mille et un mille et une
great number
mille et unième mille un
thousand-first
mille un
one thousand plus one

thousandfold /ˈθaʊzəndfəʊld/ adj
milluple
Repeated a thousand times

thousandfold /ˈθaʊzəndfəʊld/ adv
milluplement
By a factor of a thousand

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəndtθ/ /ˈθaʊzəndð/ /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ /ˈθaʊzənð/ /ˈθaʊzənθ/ adj
millième
ordinal form of 1000

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəndtθ/ /ˈθaʊzəndð/ /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ /ˈθaʊzənð/ /ˈθaʊzənθ/ n
millième
the person or thing in the thousandth position
one of a thousand equal parts of a whole

thrall /θɹɑl/ /θɹɔl/ /θɹɔːl/ n
esclave servant
one who is enslaved
servitude emprise
the state of being enslaved

thralldom /ˈθɹɔːl.dəm/ n
esclavage
a state of bondage, slavery, or subjugation to another person

thrash /θɹæʃ/ v
rosser passer à tabac
to beat mercilessly

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] n
fil
long, thin and flexible form of material
a sequence of connection
fil fil de discussion
(Internet) a series of messages
processus léger exétron
(computing) a unit of execution

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] v
filer
to pass

threadbare /-bɛː/ /ˈθɹɛdbɛə/ /ˈθɹɛdˌbɛ(ə)ɹ/ adj
élimé
of cloth, etc.: frayed and worn to an extent that the nap is damaged and the warp and weft threads show

threads /θɹɛdz/ n
fringues
clothes (slang)

threat /ˈtɹɛt/ /ˈθɹet/ /θɹɛt/ n
menace
indication of imminent danger
expression of intent to injure or punish another
person regarded as a danger

threaten /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/ v
menacer
to make a threat against someone; to use threats
to menace, or be dangerous
to portend, or give a warning of

threatening /ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/ adj
menaçant
presenting a threat

three /fɹiː/ /θɹiː/ [t̪ɾ̪̊iː] [θɹi] [θɹ̥i] [θɹ̥ɪi] [θɾ̪̊i] [θɾ̪̊iː] [θɾ̪̊ɪi] n
trois
digit/figure 3

three /fɹiː/ /θɹiː/ [t̪ɾ̪̊iː] [θɹi] [θɹ̥i] [θɹ̥ɪi] [θɾ̪̊i] [θɾ̪̊iː] [θɾ̪̊ɪi] numeral
trio
describing set or group with three components
trois
cardinal number 3

three days ago adv
avant-avant-hier
three days ago - translation entry

three hundred /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
trois cents
cardinal number 300

three o'clock n
trois heures
the start of the fourth hour

three of a kind n
brelan
hand with three cards of the same rank

three poisons pn
trois poisons
three root kleshas in Buddhism

three thousand numeral
trois mille
3,000

three-card monte n
bonneteau
confidence trick

three-decker n
trois-ponts
warship

three-dimensional adj
tridimensionnel
existing in three dimensions

three-fourths n
trois quarts
3/4

three-phase adj
triphasé
using three separate alternating currents

three-piece suit n
costume trois pièces
suit consisting of matching jacket, trousers}} and waistcoat

three-quarters /θɹiˈk(w)ɔɹtɚz/ /θɹiːˈkwɔːtəz/ n
trois quarts
3/4

three-wheeler n
tricar
cycle or motorcycle with three wheels

threefold adj
triple
trois fois plus grand
three times as great

threefold adv
triplement
by a factor of three

threefold law n
la loi des trois
religious bylaw

threesome /ˈθɹiːsəm/ n
ménage à trois plan à trois triolisme
a sexual activity involving three people
trio
a group of three people

threonine n
thréonine
an essential amino acid

thresh /θɹɛʃ/ v
battre fouler
to separate the grain from the straw or husks

thresher /ˈθɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ n
batteuse
farm machine

thresher shark n
requin renard
any of three species of sharks

threshing n
dépiquage
process

threshing floor n
aire aire de battage
floor of a threshing house

threshing sledge n
batteuse planche à dépiquer
rectangular table of wood used to separate grain from straw

threshold /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)oʊld/ /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)əʊld/ [ˈθɹɛʃ(h)ɒʊɫd] n
seuil
bottom-most part of a doorway
point at which an action is triggered
income at which income tax becomes due
outset of an action or project
entrance
seuil de tolérance
point where one mentally or physically is vulnerable in response to provocation or to particular things in general

threshold effect n
effet de seuil

thrice /θɹaɪs/ [θɾ̪̊äɪs] [θɾ̪̊ɑɪs] adv
trois fois
three times

thrift /θɹɪft/ n
armérie
various plants of the genus Armeria
épargne économie parcimonie
characteristic of using a minimum of something

thrift shop n
friperie
shop which sells used goods

thrifty /ˈθɹɪfti/ adj
économe
given to, or evincing, thrift

thrill /θɹɪl/ [t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɹ̥ɪɫ] [θɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɾ̪̊ɪɫ] n
frisson
trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion

thrill /θɹɪl/ [t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɹ̥ɪɫ] [θɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɾ̪̊ɪɫ] v
exciter émoustiller
suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to electrify

thrilled /θɹɪld/ adj
ravi
Extremely excited or delighted.

thriller /ˈθɹɪlə/ /ˈθɹɪlɚ/ n
thriller polar
a suspenseful, sensational genre of fiction

thrips n
thrip thrips
insect of the order Thysanoptera

thrive /θɹaɪv/ v
prospérer croître
to increase in bulk or stature
prospérer s'épanouir
to prosper by industry

thriving /θɹaɪvɪŋ/ adj
florissant prospère
flourishing

throat /ˈθɹoʊt/ /ˈθɹəʊt/ n
gorge
front part of the neck
gullet or windpipe
goulot
narrow opening in a vessel

throat microphone n
laryngophone
type of microphone

throatless shear n
cisaille à levier

throb /θɹɒb/ n
battement pulsation
beating, vibration or palpitation

throb /θɹɒb/ v
battre palpiter
to pound or beat rapidly or violently
battre résonner vibrer
to vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm

throe /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ n
agonie
severe pang or spasm of pain, especially one experienced when the uterus contracts during childbirth, or when a person is about to die

thrombectomy n
thrombectomie
Removal of a blood clot

thrombocytopenia n
thrombocytopénie
abnormally low platelet count

thrombocytopenic adj
thrombocytopénique
having an abnormally low number of platelets in one's blood

thrombocytosis n
thrombocytémie
having an abnormally high number of platelets in the bloodstream

thromboplastin n
thromboplastine
enzyme

thrombosis /θɹɑmˈboʊsɪs/ /θɹɒmˈbəʊsɪs/ n
thrombose
formation of thrombi in the blood vessels, causing obstruction of the circulation

thrombotic adj
thrombotique
of or pertaining to thrombosis

thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura n
purpura thrombocytopénique thrombotique

thrombus n
thrombus
blood clot formed in blood vessels that leads to thrombosis

throne [tɹoʊn] [θɹoʊn] [θɹəʊn] n
trône
ornate seat
third highest order of angel
lavatory or toilet
position

throng /θɹɑŋ/ /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ n
essaim
group of things; host or swarm
foule essaim
group of people

throttle /ˈθɹɑ.tl̩/ /ˈθɹɑ.təl/ /ˈθɹɒt.l̩/ /ˈθɹɔ.təl/ n
accélérateur
valve

throttle /ˈθɹɑ.tl̩/ /ˈθɹɑ.təl/ /ˈθɹɒt.l̩/ /ˈθɹɔ.təl/ v
limiter
to cut back speed
étrangler
to strangle someone

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ [θɾ̪̊ɵʉ] [θɾ̪̊ʊu] preposition
dans à travers
surrounded by (while moving)
par à travers
by means of
à travers par
from one side of an opening to the other
entering, then later exiting

through ball n
passe en profondeur
a kind of a pass in soccer

through train n
train direct
a train that travels a long distance without any stops

through-draught n
courant d'air

throughline /ˈθɹuˌlaɪn/ /ˈθɹuːlaɪn/ n
fil conducteur
theme that runs through the plot of a narrative work, or a series of such related works

throughout /θɹaʊt/ /θɹuˈʌʊt/ /θɹuːˈaʊt/ adv
de toutes parts
everywhere

throughout /θɹaʊt/ /θɹuˈʌʊt/ /θɹuːˈaʊt/ preposition
durant pendant tout le pendant toute la tout au long de
in every part of; all through

throughput /ˈθɹu.pʊt/ /ˈθɹuː.pʊt/ n
débit
rate of data transmission

throuple /ˈθɹʌpl̩/ n
trouple
three partners

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ [θɾ̪̊oʊ] [θɾ̪̊əʊ] n
jet lancement lancer
flight of a thrown object
jet lancer
act of throwing something

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ [θɾ̪̊oʊ] [θɾ̪̊əʊ] v
bouger déplacer
to move to another position
jeter lancer
to cause an object to move rapidly through the air

throw a spanner in the works v
mettre des bâtons dans les roues

throw a tantrum v
piquer une crise
To have a temper tantrum

throw away v
jeter rejeter
discard or dispose of

throw down the gauntlet v
jeter le gant
issue a challenge

throw in the towel v
jeter l'éponge jeter le manche après la cognée jeter la serviette
(idiomatic) to quit; to give up

throw money away v
jeter l'argent par les fenêtres

throw off v
foirer mettre dedans
skew by introducing errors or inaccuracies

throw the baby out with the bathwater /θɹoʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪθ ðə ˈbæθwɔtɚ/ /θɹəʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪð ðə ˈbɑːθwɔːtə(ɹ)/ v
jeter le bébé avec l'eau du bain
(idiomatic) to discard something valuable

throw to the lions v
jeter aux lions

throw-in n
remise en jeu
throw of the ball back into play

throwable adj
lançable

throwing knife n
couteau de lancer

thrush /θɹʌʃ/ n
grive
one of several species of songbirds of the family Turdidae
muguet mycose vaginale

thrush nightingale n
rossignol progné
Luscinia luscinia

thrust /θɹʌst/ n
estocade
an attack with a sword
poussée
force due to propulsion

thrust /θɹʌst/ v
propulser
make an advance with force

thud /ˈθʌd/ n
martèlement
the sound of a dull impact

thud /ˈθʌd/ v
marteler
to make the sound of a dull impact

thug /ʈʰəɡ/ /θʌɡ/ n
casseur bandit voyou coupe-jarret racaille thug
someone who treats others violently or roughly

thulium /ˈθjuːliəm/ /ˈθuːliəm/ n
thulium
chemical element

thumb /θʌm/ n
pouce
digit

thumb /θʌm/ v
feuilleter
turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily

thumb one's nose v
faire un pied de nez
to place a thumb upon the tip of the nose in a gesture of disrespect

thumb war n
bataille de pouces
children's game

thumbnail /ˈθʌm.neɪl/ n
aperçu miniature vignette
chiefly computing: small picture
croquis
rough sketch
ongle du pouce
fingernail on the thumb

thumbscrew /ˈθʌmskɹuː/ n
grésillons poucette
torture instrument

thumbstick n
stick analogique
joystick

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ n
punaise
nail-like tack

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ v
punaiser
to attach something with a thumbtack

thump /θʌmp/ n
coup sourd
blow

thump /θʌmp/ v
tambouriner
to throb with a muffled rhythmic sound

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ n
tonnerre
sound caused by lightning

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ v
tonitruer
to talk with a loud, threatening voice
transitive: say something with a loud, threatening voice
tonner
to make a noise like thunder

thunderbird /ˈθʌndə.bɜːd/ /ˈθʌndɚ.bɝd/ n
oiseau-tonnerre
mythological bird

thunderbolt /ˈθʌndə(ɹ)ˌboʊlt/ n
coup de tonnerre
flash of lightning accompanied by thunder

thunderclap n
coup de tonnerre
sudden thunder

thunderous /ˈθʌn.dəɹ.əs/ adj
tonitruant
very loud; suggestive of thunder

thundersnow n
orage de neige

thunderstorm /ˈθʌn.dəˌstɔːm/ /ˈθʌn.dɚˌstɔɹm/ n
orage
storm with thunder and lightning

thunderstrike v
foudroyer
astonish or strike dumb
strike with lightning

thunderstriking adj
foudroyant
causing great amazement or shock

thunderstruck /ˈθʌn.də.stɹʌk/ /ˈθʌn.dɚ.stɹʌk/ adj
abasourdi stupéfié
astonished, amazed or so suddenly surprised as to be unable to speak

thunking n
mappage mise en correspondance translation

thurifer n
thuriféraire
acolyte who carries a thurible

thus /ˈðʌs/ adv
ainsi
in this way or manner
ainsi donc alors
as a result

thus far adv
jusqu'à présent
so far

thwack /θwæk/ v
tabasser
to hit (someone or something) hard, especially with a flat implement or a stick

thwart /θwɔɹt/ /θwɔːt/ n
banc
seat across a boat

thwart /θwɔɹt/ /θwɔːt/ v
contrecarrer contrarier
to prevent; to halt; to cause failure

thy /ðaɪ/ determiner
ta ton tes
possessive determiner
ton

thylacine /ˈθailəsiːn/ n
thylacine
extinct carnivorous marsupial

thylakoid n
thylakoïde
membrane within plant chloroplasts

thyme /taɪm/ n
thym
plant of the genus Thymus

thymine /ˈθaɪmɪn/ n
thymine
organic chemistry, genetics: heterocyclic base, 5-methylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

thymol /ˈθaɪmɒl/ n
thymol
a monoterpene phenol

thymoleptic adj
thymoanaleptique

thymus /ˈθaɪməs/ n
thymus
ductless gland located behind the breastbone

thyratron n
thyratron
Any of several types of thermoelectric valve once used as a high-speed switch

thyristor n
thyristor
semiconductor diode

thyroglobulin n
thyroglobuline

thyroid /ˈθaɪ.ɹɔɪd/ adj
thyroïde
referring to the thyroid gland

thyroid cartilage n
cartilage thyroïde
the largest cartilage in the larynx

thyroid gland n
glande thyroïde
large butterfly-shaped endocrine gland

thyroidectomy n
thyroïdectomie
surgical removal of the thyroid gland

thyroiditis n
thyroïdite
inflammation of the thyroid gland

thyroxine /θaɪˈrɑksiːn/ /θaɪˈrɑksɪn/ n
thyroxine
the hormone

thyrse n
thyrse
type of inflorescence

thyrsus /ˈθɚsəs/ /ˈθɜːsəs/ n
thyrse
staff

thysanuran n
thysanoure
species of order Thysanura

tiara /tiˈæɹə/ /tiˈɑɹə/ /tiˈɑːɹə/ n
tiare
papal crown
ornamental coronet

tibial /ˈtɪbi.əl/ adj
tibial
Of or pertaining to a tibia

tic /tɪk/ n
tic
local and habitual convulsive motion

tic-tac-toe n
morpion oxo tic-tac-toe
game

tick /tɪk/ n
tique
arachnid
coche marque
checkmark
graduation
unit of measurement
seconde
short period of time
tic-tac
quiet but sharp, repeated sound
taie
ticking
crédit
credit, trust

tick /tɪk/ v
cocher
make a tick mark
faire tic-tac
make a clicking noise

tick all the boxes /ˈtɪk ɔːl ðə ˈbɒksɪz/ v
cocher toutes les cases remplir toutes les cases remplir toutes les conditions satisfaire à tous les critères

tick off v
agacer énerver
to annoy, aggravate
cocher marquer
to sign with a tick
lister énumérer
to list
réprimander
(UK) to reprimand

tick-tock interjection
tic-tac
sound of a ticking clock

tick-tock v
tictaquer
to make clicking sounds

ticket /ˈtɪkət/ /ˈtɪkɪt/ n
amende ticket prune contravention
traffic citation
billet ticket
pass for transportation
admission to entertainment

ticket inspector n
contrôleur contrôleuse
person who checks passengers have a valid ticket

ticket office n
billetterie
an office where tickets may be purchased

ticket stamping machine n
composteur valideur
ticket validating machine

tickle /ˈtɪkl̩/ n
chatouiller
act of tickling

tickle /ˈtɪkl̩/ v
chatouiller
to touch in a manner that causes tingling sensation

tickle pink v
enchanter ravir
thoroughly delight

ticklish /ˈtɪk(ə)lɪʃ/ adj
chatouilleux
sensitive or susceptible to tickling

tidal /ˈtaɪd(ə)l/ adj
tidal
relating to tides

tidal bore n
mascaret
a wall of water formed by an incoming tide funnelling into an estuary

tidal locking n
verrouillage gravitationnel
locking

tidal range n
marnage

tidal wave /ˈtaɪdəlweɪv/ n
raz-de-marée
large and sudden rise and fall in the tide
raz-de-marée tsunami
tsunami

tiddlywinks /ˈtɪdliˌwɪŋks/ /ˈtɪdlɪ-/ /ˈtɪdəlɪwɪŋks/ n
jeu de puces
competitive game in which the objective is to flick as many small discs as possible into a container

tide /taɪd/ [tʰaːd] [tʰɑe̯d] n
marée
periodic change of sea level
tendance
tendency or direction of causes, influences or events; course; current

tide over v
avancer dépanner
to help out

tidepool n
baïne bâche

tiding /ˈtaɪdɪŋ/ n
nouvelle
news, new information

tidy /ˈtaɪdi/ adj
ordonné
arranged neatly

tidy up v
ranger
to make clean (a small room or small space)

tie /taɪ/ n
liaison de prolongation liaison de tenue
curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch, combining their lengths
match nul remise égalité
sports: tie score

tie /taɪ/ v
lier
to attach or fasten with string

tie clip n
pince à cravate épingle de cravate
clip to hold tie

tie oneself in knots v
se faire de la bile se faire des cheveux blancs se faire du mauvais sang se faire un sang d'encre se prendre la tête se ronger les sangs

tie up v
immobiliser
to immobilize a capital.
ligoter
to secure with rope, etc.

tiebeam n
entrait
beam acting as a tie at the bottom of a pair of principal rafters

tier /ˈtɪə/ /ˈtɪɚ/ n
rang
layer or rank

tiercel /ˈtɜː(ɹ)səl/ n
tiercelet
male hawk or falcon, used in falconry

tiger /ˈtaɪɡə/ /ˈtaɪɡɚ/ [ˈtʌɪɡɚ] n
tigre tigresse
The mammal Panthera tigris

tiger beetle n
cicindèle
any active, carnivorous beetle of the subfamily Cicindelinae

tiger cub n
bébé tigre jeune tigre tigreau
young tiger

tiger lily n
lys tigré
flowering plant Lilium lancifoliom

tiger mom n
mère tigre
ambitious mother

tiger mosquito n
moustique tigre
tiger mosquito

tiger nut n
amande de terre noix tigrée
edible tuber of chufa

tiger paw n
manique

tiger salamander n
salamandre tigrée
Ambystoma tigrinum

tiger shark n
requin-tigre
Galeocerdo cuvier

tiger's eye n
œil-de-tigre
chatoyant gemstone

tight /taɪt/ adj
ivre
slang: intoxicated or drunk
serré tendu
pushed/pulled together
tendu
under high tension

tight /taɪt/ adv
bien
soundly
bien fermement
firmly

tighten /ˈtaɪ.tən/ [ˈtʰaɪ̯tn̩] [ˈtʰaɪ̯ʔn̩] v
resserrer taux
to raise interest rate
se resserrer
to become tighter
serrer
to make tighter

tighten one's belt v
se serrer la ceinture
be more frugal

tightly /ˈtaɪtli/ adv
fermement
in a tight manner

tightness n
étroitesse
the quality of being tight

tightrope n
corde raide
tightly stretched rope

tightrope walker n
funambule
acrobat who practices tightrope walking

tightrope walking n
funambulisme
acrobatic feat of walking on a tightrope

tights /taɪts/ n
collant
women's garment
dancer's garment

tigon /ˈtaɪɡən/ n
tiglon tigron
cross between a male tiger and a lioness

tigress /ˈtaɪ.ɡɹəs/ /ˈtaɪ.ɡɹɪs/ n
tigresse
female tiger

tigrine /ˈtaɪˌɡɹaɪn/ /ˈtaɪˌɡɹin/ /ˈtaɪˌɡɹən/ /ˈtaɪˌɡɹɪn/ adj
tigré

tiki-taka n
tiki-taka
style of play

tikka masala /ˌtiːkə məˈsɑːlə/ /ˌtɪkə məˈsɑːlə/ n
tikka masala
Indian marinade served in a masala sauce

tilapia /təˈlɑːpiə/ /tɪˈlæpiə/ /tɪˈlɑːpiə/ n
tilapia
any fish of the genus Tilapia

tilde /ˈtɪldi/ /ˈtɪldə/ n
tilde
diacritical mark
character

tile /taɪl/ /ˈtaɪ.əl/ n
tuile carreau (de carrelage)
sheet of ceramic or fired clay to cover surfaces

tile /taɪl/ /ˈtaɪ.əl/ v
tuiler
to cover with tiles

tiler n
carreleur carreleuse
a person who sets tiles

tilery n
tuilerie
a place where tiles are made

tiling /ˈtaɪlɪŋ/ n
carrelage
covering of tiles

till /tɪl/ conjunction
jusqu'à
until

till /tɪl/ n
caisse
contents of a cash register
caisse enregistreuse
cash register
tiroir-caisse
box within a cash register
amendement
manure used as fertilizer
till tillite
glacial drift

till /tɪl/ v
labourer travailler
to work or cultivate

till death do us part adv
jusqu'à ce que la mort nous sépare
phrase said as part of wedding vows indicating commitment

tillage /ˈtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
labour
cultivation of arable land

tiller /ˈtɪlə/ n
excavatrice
machine
fermier paysan
person
barre
part of the rudder

tilt /tɪlt/ n
inclinaison
inclination of part of the body

tilt at windmills v
se battre contre des moulins à vent
attack imaginary enemies

tilth /tɪlθ/ n
ameublissement
the state of being tilled

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] interjection
attention gare
warning shout used by loggers

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] n
bois de charpente bois de construction bois de menuiserie
wood that has been cut ready for construction
bois arbres
trees considered as a source of wood
madrier membrure poutre
beam used to support something such as a roof or a ship

timberland n
bois forêt
forested land

timbre /tɛ̃bɹ(ə)/ /ˈtæm.bə/ /ˈtæm.bɚ/ /ˈtɪm.bə/ /ˈtɪm.bɚ/ n
timbre
quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume

timbrel /ˈtɪmbɹəl/ n
tambourin
a tambourine like percussion musical instrument

time /taɪm/ /tɑɪm/ /tɜːm/ [tʰaɪ̯m] [tʰɑe̯m] n
fois
instance or occurrence
ratio of comparison
heure heure du jour temps
time of day, as indicated by a clock, etc
peine
slang: serving of a prison sentence
temps
inevitable passing of events
quantity of availability in time
measurement of a quantity of time
division of the day: particular moment or hour
measurement under some system of the time of day or moment in time
numerical indication of a particular moment in time
person's experiences or biography
youth or young adulthood
époque temps
a personal experience
époque ère temps
extended period of time, defined or undefined: age, era, etc.

time /taɪm/ /tɑɪm/ /tɜːm/ [tʰaɪ̯m] [tʰɑe̯m] v
chronométrer
to measure time

time after time adv
encore et encore
again and again

time and again adv
maintes fois à de nombreuses reprises à maintes reprises
often; repeatedly

time bomb n
bombe à retardement
bomb with a timeout mechanism
situation that threatens to have disastrous consequences at some future time

time capsule n
capsule temporelle
sealed container

time deposit n
dépôt à terme compte à terme
deposit in a bank

time difference n
différence de temps
difference of time between measurements

time dilation n
dilatation du temps
slowing of the passage of time at relativistic speeds

time flies phraseologicalUnit
le temps passe vite
time seems to pass quickly

time frame /ˈtaɪmˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈtɑemˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈtɜːmˌfɹeɪm/ n
durée délai laps de temps plage de temps période échéance
period of time

time heals all wounds proverb
le temps guérit toutes les blessures
negative feelings eventually fade away

time immemorial n
temps immémorial
time that extends beyond memory or record

time is money proverb
le temps vaut argent le temps, c'est de l'argent
time is money

time limit n
délai limite de temps
time by which something must finish

time machine n
machine à explorer le temps machine à remonter le temps machine à voyager dans le temps
device used to travel in time

time of arrival n
heure [[d']]arrivée temp [[d']]arrivée
the time when an airplane etc. is scheduled to arrive

time of departure n
heure de départ temp de départ
the time when an airplane etc. is scheduled to depart

time off n
congés vacances
time without work

time out v
arrêter interrompre mettre fin
to end (an incomplete task) after a time limit

time signature n
chiffrage de mesure
numerical sign

time travel n
voyage dans le temps
hypothetical or fictional travel to the past or future

time trial n
contre-la-montre
race in cycling
course contra la horloge course contra la montre
competitive event in which competitors are timed rather than racing against each other

time will tell phraseologicalUnit
l'avenir le dira l'avenir nous le dira qui vivra, verra
results of an action cannot be known beforehand

time zone n
fuseau horaire
range of longitudes where a common standard time is used

time-consuming adj
chronophage
requiring significant amounts of time

time-consumingly adv
chronophagement

time-lapse /ˈtaɪmˌlæps/ adj
accéléré
photographic technique

time-out /ˈtaɪm.aʊt/ n
arrêt de jeu temps mort
in sports
time out
intentional ending of an incomplete task after a time limit

time-traveller n
chrononaute
one who engages in time travel

timekeeping n
exactitude ponctualité
the measurement of time

timeless adj
intemporel
not decreasing over time in quality and appeal

timeline /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/ n
chronologie horaire planning
schedule of activities
frise chronologique ligne du temps
graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events

timeliness n
ponctualité
the state of being timely

timely /ˈtaɪmli/ adj
au bon moment opportun
happening or appearing at the proper time

timer /ˈtaɪmɚ/ n
minuterie
electronic function
minuterie minuteur compte-minutes
device

times /taɪmz/ /tɑemz/ /tɜːmz/ preposition
fois
multiplied by

timesheet n
feuille de temps
a document that allows for the recording of hours worked on various tasks

timeslot n
créneau

timespan n
période de temps
an interval of time

timestamp /ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/ n
horodatage
date and time of an event

timestamp /ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/ v
horodater
record date and time of

timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ n
emploi du temps horaire
a structured schedule of events

timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ v
planifier
arrange a specific time for an event

timid /ˈtɪmɪd/ adj
timide craintif
lacking in courage or confidence

timidly adv
timidement
in a timid manner

timing /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ n
timing
time when something happens

timing belt n
courroie de distribution
a part of an internal combustion engine

timocracy n
timocratie
form of government

timorous /ˈtɪməɹəs/ /ˈtɪmɹəs/ adj
craintif craintive timoré timorée
fearful, timid

timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ n
fléole phléole
grass of genus Phleum

timpani /ˈtɪmpəni/ n
timbales
kettledrums

timpanist n
timbalier timbalière
someone who plays the timpani

tin /tɪn/ [tʰɪn] adj
étain en étain
made of tin

tin /tɪn/ [tʰɪn] n
boîte de conserve conserve
airtight container
gamelle moule
metal pan
étain
element

tin /tɪn/ [tʰɪn] v
conserver mettre en conserve
to place into a tin in order to preserve
étamer
to cover with tin
to coat with solder

tin can n
boîte de conserve
container

tin mine n
mine [[d']]étain
mine in which tin is extracted

tin snips n
cisaille à tole cisailles

tin soldier n
soldat de plomb
toy soldier

tinamou /ˈtɪ.nəˌmuː/ n
tinamou
bird of the family Tinamidae

tinder /ˈtɪn.də/ /ˈtɪn.dɚ/ n
amadou
dry sticks etc.

tinderbox n
poudrière
potentially dangerous situation

tine /taɪn/ n
andouiller
on antler
dent fourchon
prong

tined adj
étamé

tinfoil n
papier d'étain
tinfoil

tinfoil hat n
chapeau en aluminium
tinfoil hat

tinge /tɪnd͡ʒ/ n
nuance teinte
degree of vividness of a colour
teinte touche
small added amount of colour; (by extension) small added amount of some other thing

tinge /tɪnd͡ʒ/ v
teindre
to add a small amount of colour

tingle /ˈtɪŋɡəl/ n
picotement
prickling sensation

tingle /ˈtɪŋɡəl/ v
picoter
to have a prickling or mildly stinging sensation

tingling n
picotement
a tingling sensation

tinker /ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɪŋkɚ/ v
bricoler bidouiller magouiller manipuler traficoter
to fiddle with something in an attempt to fix or improve it

tinkerer n
ferblantier
person who tinkers with things

tinkle /ˈtɪŋkəl/ n
tintement
light metallic sound

tinkle /ˈtɪŋkəl/ v
tinter
to make light metallic sounds

tinnitus /tɪˈnaɪ.təs/ /ˈtɪn.ə.təs/ /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/ n
acouphène
perception of nonexistent noise

tinsel /ˈtɪns(ə)l/ /ˈtɪnsəl/ n
clinquant guirlande
very thin decorative strips of a glittering, metallic material, often strung on to thread
oripeau
anything shining and gaudy; especially something superficially shiny and showy, or having a false lustre, and more pretty than valuable

tinsmith n
ferblantier étameur chaudronnier d'étain
a person who makes or repairs things with tin

tinted adj
teint teinté
slightly colored, having tint

tintinnabulate v
tintinnabuler
to tinkle

tintinnabulation /ˌtɪntɪnˌnæbjəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌtɪntɪnˌnæbjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
tintinnabulement
tinkling sound

tiny /ˈtaɪni/ adj
minuscule
very small

tip /tɪp/ n
pointe bout extrémité
extreme end of something
décharge déchèterie
area or place for dumping something, such as rubbish or refuse, as from a mine; a heap
pourboire pourliche bonne-main dringuelle lagniappe
small amount of money left for a servant as a token of appreciation
astuce conseil
piece of advice
tuyau
piece of private information

tip of the iceberg /ˈtɪp əv ði ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ /ˈtɪp əv ðiː ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ n
sommet de l'iceberg partie visible de l'iceberg partie émergée de l'iceberg
small indication of a larger possibility

tip one's hat v
tirer son chapeau
honour

tip the scales v
faire pencher la balance
to turn a balanced situation to one side

tipcat n
bâtonnet
game in which a wooden piece is struck with a stick
wooden piece used in tipcat

tipping point n
point critique point de bascule
the point at which a slow, reversible change becomes irreversible

tipple /ˈtɪpəl/ n
benne basculante
apparatus for unloading railroad freight cars by tipping them
bibine canon chopine coup goutte jaja
slang: any alcoholic drink
carreau
area near the entrance of mines used to load and unload coal

tipple /ˈtɪpəl/ v
boire comme un Polonais boire comme un trou
To drink too much alcohol
picoler biberonner boire lever le coude s'humecter la luette
to drink alcohol regularly, but not to excess

tipsiness n
goguette griserie
the property of being tipsy

tipsy /ˈtɪp.si/ adj
éméché pompette gris égayé
slightly drunk

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰoʊ̯] [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰəʊ̯] n
pointe des pieds
tips of one's toes

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰoʊ̯] [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰəʊ̯] v
marcher sur la pointe des pieds
to walk quietly

tiqueur /tiˈkuɹ/ n
tiqueur

tirade /taɪˈɹeɪd/ /tɪˈɹeɪd/ /ˈtaɪɹeɪd/ n
laisse tirade
section of verse concerning a single theme
tirade diatribe
long, angry or violent speech

tiramisu /ˌtɪɹəmiˈsu/ /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/ /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/ n
tiramisu
semifreddo dessert

tire /ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈtɑːɚ/ /ˈtʌɪ̯ɚ/ [ˈtʰaɪ̯ɚ] v
(se) fatiguer
fatiguer
to become sleepy
to make sleepy
to become tired

tire iron n
démonte-pneu
tool

tired [ˈtajəd] [ˈtaɪ̯əd] [ˈtaɪ̯ɚd] [ˈtæ̞ːəd] [ˈtɑjəd] adj
fatigué
in need of rest or sleep

tiredness n
fatigue
state of being tired

tireless adj
inlassable
indefatigable

tiresome /ˈtaɪəsəm/ /ˈtaɪɹsəm/ adj
barbant ennuyeux
causing fatigue or boredom

tiring /ˈtaɪəɹɪŋ/ adj
fatigant
that tires or tire

tirzepatide n
tirzépatide

tissue /ˈtɪs.juː/ /ˈtɪʃ.(j)u/ /ˈtɪʃ.u/ n
kleenex mouchoir en papier
sheet of absorbent paper
tissu
aggregation of cells
woven fabric

tissular adj
tissulaire
of or pertaining to tissue

tit /tɪt/ n
glande mammaire
a mammary gland, teat
néné lolo nichon nibard
(slang, vulgar) a woman's breast

tit for tat /ˈtɪt fə(ɹ) ˈtæt/ /ˈtɪt fɚ ˈtæt/ /ˈtɪt fɝ ˈtæt/ n
donnant-donnant rendre la monnaie de sa pièce un prêté pour un rendu
act of returning exactly what one gets

tit fuck n
branlette espagnole cravate de notaire
stimulation of a penis by breasts

tit fuck v
faire une branlette espagnole
stimulate the penis between the breasts

titan /ˈtaɪtən/ n
titan
something or someone large in stature, greatness or godliness

titan arum n
arum titan
Amorphopallus titanum

titan beetle n
titan
Titanus giganteus

titanite n
titanite
mixed calcium and titanium neosilicate

titanium /taɪˈteɪni.əm/ /tɪˈteɪni.əm/ n
titane
chemical element

titanium dioxide n
dioxyde de titane
brilliant white pigment

tithe /taɪð/ n
dîme dime
tax paid to the Church

titian /ˈtɪʃən/ adj
Titien
of a bright auburn colour

titian /ˈtɪʃən/ n
rouge Titien
bright auburn colour

titillate /ˈtɪtɪleɪt/ v
titiller
to excite pleasantly

titin /ˈtaɪtɪn/ n
titine
protein

titivate /ˈtɪt.ə.veɪt/ /ˈtɪt.ɪ.veɪt/ v
pomponner
to make small improvements to

title /ˈtaɪ.təl/ n
intitulé
subject of a writing
titre
name of a book, etc
prefix or suffix added to a name
certificate of ownership

title bar n
barre de titre
bar showing the name

title deed n
titre de propriété
deed by which the title to property is conveyed

title page n
page de titre
page in a book

titmouse /ˈtɪtmaʊs/ n
mésange
any bird of the family Paridae

titrate /ˈtaɪtɹeɪt/ /ˈtɪtɹeɪt/ v
titrer
to ascertain the concentration of a solution

titration /taɪˈtɹeɪʃən/ /tɪˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
titrage
determination of concentration, by addition of reagent until completion of reaction

tits and ass n
des seins et un cul seins et fesses
entertainment involving scantily clad women

titter /ˈtɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɪtɚ/ [ˈtɪɾɚ] n
ricanement
nervous or repressed giggle

titter /ˈtɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɪtɚ/ [ˈtɪɾɚ] v
ricaner
to laugh or giggle in a somewhat subdued manner

tittle /ˈtɪt.əl/ n
fr point

titty /ˈtɪti/ [ˈtʰɪɾi] n
nichon
breast

titushky n
titouchka
a violent pro-government vigilante involved in cracking down on popular protest

tl;dr /tiː ˌɛl diː ˈɑː(ɹ)/ phraseologicalUnit
tl;nlp
too long didn't read

tlaquimilolli n
tlaquimilolli
a sacred bundle

tmesis /t(ə)ˈmiːsɪs/ /ˈmiːsɪs/ n
tmèse
insertion of one or more words between the components of a word

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] particle
-er -ir -re
infinitive-marker
afin de pour
in order to

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] preposition
au à la
used to indicated exponentiation
contre à
used to indicate ratios
moins
time: preceding
pour à
à
used to indicate the indirect object
target or recipient of an action
end of range
à de au envers
used after certain adjectives to indicate a relationship
à en au
in the direction of, and arriving at

to a T
à la perfection à merveille
precisely; exactly

to a large extent
dans une large mesure

to a lesser extent
dans une moindre mesure

to and fro adv
d'avant en arrière
back and forth

to and fro n
aller-retour va-et-vient
a to and fro motion

to arms
aux armes
to arms

to be continued phraseologicalUnit
à suivre
story continues in next episode

to be honest phraseologicalUnit
franchement en toute franchise pour être honnête
frankly

to come adj
à venir

to date
à ce jour à date
until now

to death
à crever à mort à mourir
to a great degree

to do with preposition
avoir à voir
relate or relevant to

to each his own proverb
à chacun son goût
every person is entitled to his or her personal preferences

to err is human proverb
l'erreur est humaine
Everybody makes mistakes

to heel interjection
au pied
order not to stray far

to hell with phraseologicalUnit
au diable
used to show displeasure

to no avail
en vain sans succès

to one's heart's content adv
à cœur joie
until satisfied; as much as is wished

to one's knowledge
pour autant que je sache
to one's knowledge

to perfection
à la perfection

to say nothing of /tə seɪ ˈnʌθɪŋ əv/ /tʊ seɪ ˈnʌθɪŋ əv/ conjunction
sans compter sans parler de
apophasis used to mention another important, usually related, point

to say the least adv
c’est le moins que l’on puisse dire c’est le moins qu’on puisse dire pour le moins
suggesting understatement

to scale
à l'échelle
such that each dimension has the same proportion to the original

to some extent
dans une certaine mesure
in part

to speak of phraseologicalUnit
digne [[d']]être mentionné digne de ce nom

to taste
au goût
depending on personal taste

to tell the truth adv
à dire vrai à vrai dire
attestation to the truthfulness and frankness of a statement

to that end
à cet effet
for that reason

to the brim
à ras bord
full

to the core
jusqu'à la moelle
down to one's very essence

to the day
jour pour jour
measured on the level of days

to the letter adv
au pied de la lettre à la lettre à la virgule près
idiomatic for “literally”, following the rules as they're written

to the minute adv
montre en main

to the power of preposition
puissance
indicating an exponent

to thine own self be true proverb
sois loyal envers toi-même
proverb

to think that conjunction
dire que

to this end
dans ce but pour ce faire à cette fin
achieve the previously specified goal

to what end adv
dans quel but pour quoi faire à quelle fin
for what purpose

to whom it may concern phraseologicalUnit
à qui de droit
phrase used to begin a formal letter to an unknown recipient

to wit adv
à savoir assavoir
namely, specifically

to-do n
à faire
task

to-do list n
liste de choses à faire liste de tâches
list of errands

to-infinitive n
infinitif avec to infinitif complet
uninflected verb form

toad /toʊd/ /təʊd/ n
crapaud
amphibian similar to a frog

toadflax n
linaire
plant of the genus Linaria

toady /ˈtoʊ.di/ /ˈtəʊ.di/ n
flagorneur
sycophant flattering others to gain personal advantage

toast /toʊst/ /təʉst/ /təʊst/ n
pain grillé toast rôtie
toasted bread
toast
salutation while drinking alcohol

toast /toʊst/ /təʉst/ /təʊst/ v
griller
to lightly cook by browning over fire
to lightly cook in a kitchen appliance
trinquer porter un toast
to engage in a salutation

toasted adj
toasté

toaster /ˈtoʊstɚ/ /ˈtəʊstə/ n
grille-pain toasteur
device for toasting bread

tobacco /təˈbæk.oʊ/ /təˈbæk.əʊ/ n
tabac
any plant of the genus Nicotiana
leaves of certain varieties of tobacco plant

tobacco pipe n
pipe
smoking tool

tobacconist n
buraliste
person who sells tobacco

tobacconist's n
tabac bureau de tabac débit de tabac
shop that sells tobacco products

toboggan /təˈbɑːɡ.ən/ /təˈbɒɡ.ən/ n
tabaganne toboggan
long sled without runners

toccata /təˈkɑːtə/ n
toccata
musical piece

tocsin /ˈtɒksɪn/ n
tocsin
an alarm or other signal sounded by a bell

today /təˈdeɪ/ /tʊˈdeɪ/ [tʰəˈdeɪ] [tʰʉɾeɪː] [tʰʊˈdeɪ] adv
actuellement de nos jours aujourd'hui
nowadays
aujourd'hui
on the current day

today /təˈdeɪ/ /tʊˈdeɪ/ [tʰəˈdeɪ] [tʰʉɾeɪː] [tʰʊˈdeɪ] n
aujourd'hui
today (noun)

toddle /ˈtɒdəl/ v
chanceler
walk unsteadily

toddler /ˈtɑdlɚ/ /ˈtɒdlə/ n
bambin bambine bébé
young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it

toddy n
grog

toe /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
doigt de pied
orteil doigt de pied
each of the five digits on the end of the foot

toe ring n
bague d'orteil
toe ring

toe-poke n
pointard
A kick to a football with the toe end of the boot

toeboard n
butoir
in throwing sports e.g. javelin and shot put, a board on the ground, over which the thrower must not step

toehold /ˈtəʊhəʊld/ n
prise
Any small advantage

toenail /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ n
ongle de pied ongle [[de|d']]orteil
the plate covering the end of a toe

toffee /ˈtɒfi/ /ˈtɔfi/ n
caramel
countable: individual piece of toffee
uncountable: type of confectionery

tofu /ˈtoʊfu/ /ˈtəʊfuː/ n
tofu tofou
protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk

toga /ˈtoʊ.ɡə/ /ˈtəʊ.ɡə/ n
toge
loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome
loose wrap gown

together /təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/ /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ adv
ensemble
at the same time, in the same place
into one place

toggle /ˈtɑ.ɡəl/ /ˈtɒɡ.əl/ n
cabillot
pin, short rod or similar securing a loop in a rope or chain

toggle /ˈtɑ.ɡəl/ /ˈtɒɡ.əl/ v
basculer
to switch between alternate states
commuter
to alternate between two positions using a single switch or lever

toggle joint n
genouillère
joint of two bars connected in an elbow or knee

toggle switch n
interrupteur à bascule interrupteur à levier
switch actuated by a lever

toil /tɔɪl/ /ˈtɔɪəl/ v
travailler
to labour, to work

toilet /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ /ˈtɔɪ.lɪt/ n
toilette
personal grooming
toilettes cabinets w.-c.
fixture used for urination and defecation
toilettes toilette cabinet petit coin waters wc
room used for urination and defecation

toilet bowl n
cuvette de toilette
receptacle designed to receive the dejections of humans

toilet brush n
brosse de toilettes balai de toilettes brosse à chiotte
brush to clean toilet bowl

toilet paper n
papier toilette papier hygiénique
paper to clean oneself after defecation or urination

toilet roll n
rouleau de papier hygiénique rouleau de papier toilette
roll of toilet paper

toilet seat n
lunette
seat of a toilet

toilet training /ˈtɔɪ.lət ˌtɹeɪn.ɪŋ/ n
entraînement à la propreté
process of training a child

toilet-trained adj
entraîné à la propreté propre
able to use a toilet

toise /tɔɪz/ n
toise
former French unit of length

tokamak /ˈtoʊkəmæk/ /ˈtəʊkəmæk/ n
tokamak
A torus-shaped chamber in which a plasma is magnetically confined

tokay /toʊˈkeɪ/ /təʊˈkeɪ/ n
tokay
variety of grape
wine made from this grape

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ adj
symbolique
merely symbolic, for appearance's sake

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ n
jeton
piece of stamped metal used as a substitute for money
symbole
something serving as an expression of something else

tokophobia /ˌtəʊkəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
tocophobie

tolar n
tolar
currency of the Republic of Slovenia

tolerable /ˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ /ˈtɒləɹəbl̩/ adj
tolérable
Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable

tolerably /ˈtɑləɹəbli/ /ˈtɒləɹəbli/ adv
tolérablement
in a tolerable manner

tolerance /ˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹəns/ /ˈtɔl.ə.ɹəns/ n
tolérance
ability or practice of tolerating
permitted deviation from standard
ability to endure pain or hardship

tolerant /ˈtɑːləɹənt/ /ˈtɒləɹənt/ adj
tolérant
tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something

tolerate /ˈtɑ.lə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/ v
tolérer supporter souffrir
To allow without explicit approval

toll /toɫ/ /toʊl/ /tɑl/ /tɒl/ /tɔl/ /təʊl/ [tʰɔwɫ] n
domage
business
perte
loss or damage
péage
fee for using roads and bridges
sonnerie
act or sound of tolling

toll /toɫ/ /toʊl/ /tɑl/ /tɒl/ /tɔl/ /təʊl/ [tʰɔwɫ] v
taxer
to impose a fee
sonner
to make the noise of a bell
sonner le glas
to ring a bell slowly and repeatedly

toll booth n
cabine de péage péage
a booth on a toll road or toll bridge where the toll is collected

toll call n
appel surtaxé
telephone call with higher charge

tollgate n
barrière de péage

toluene /ˈtɑl.ju.in/ /ˈtɒl.juː.iːn/ n
toluène
liquid hydrocarbon

tom /tɑm/ /tɒm/ n
chat matou
male cat
mâle
male of other animals

tom-tit n
miro mésange
Petroica macrocephala

tomahawk /ˈtɑ.mə.hɑk/ /ˈtɑ.mə.hɔk/ /ˈtɒm.ə.hɔːk/ n
tomahawk
American Indian axe

tomatillo n
tomatille
Physalis philadelphica

tomato /təˈmeɪ.toʊ/ /təˈmɑː.təʊ/ /ʈoˈmæʈo/ [-ma-] [tʰəˈme(ː)to(ː)] [tʰəˈmeɪɾo] [tʰɵ-] n
tomate
fruit
tomate tomatier
tomato plant

tomato juice n
jus de tomate
juice made from tomatoes

tomato paste n
pâte de tomate
concentrate of tomato purée

tomato purée n
purée de tomates
concentrated sauce made from tomatoes

tomato sauce n
sauce tomate
pasta sauce

tomayto, tomahto /təˈmeɪtoʊ təˈmɑːtəʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
blanc bonnet, bonnet blanc bonnet blanc, blanc bonnet
to suggest a distinction without a difference

tomb /tum/ /tuːm/ n
tombe tombeau
small building or vault for the remains of the dead

tombak n
tombak
type of goblet drum
tombac
brass with zinc content below 28%

tomboy /ˈtɑm.bɔɪ/ /ˈtɒm.bɔɪ/ n
garçon manqué garçonne
girl who acts as a typical boy would

tombstone /tuːmstoʊn/ /tuːmstəʊn/ n
pierre tombale
stone on grave

tomcod n
petit poisson des chenaux poulamon
Microgadus tomcod

tome /toʊm/ /təʊm/ n
pavé
large or scholarly book
tome
one in a series of volumes

tomfoolery /ˈtɑmˌful.ɚ.i/ /ˌtɒmˈfuːlə.ɹi/ [ˈtʰɑmˌɸuɫ.ɚ.i] [ˈtʰɑɱˌfuɫ.ɚ.i] n
bouffonnerie niaiserie pitrerie
foolish behaviour

tomgirl n
fille manquée
girlish boy

tomography n
tomographie
imaging by sections or sectioning

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹə/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmʌɹəʊ/ /tʊ-/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ adv
demain
on the day after the present day

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹə/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmʌɹəʊ/ /tʊ-/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ n
demain lendemain
the day after the present day

tomorrow is another day /təˈmɑɹoʊ ɪz əˈnʌðɚ deɪ/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ ɪz əˈnʌðə(ɹ) deɪ/ proverb
demain est un autre jour
a phrase indicating that tomorrow will bring new opportunities

tomorrow night adv
demain soir
during the night of the day after

tomorrow night n
demain soir
night after the present day

ton /tʌn/ n
tonne
various units of mass notionally equivalent to a tun
tonne flopée
any hyperbolically or oppressively large amount

tonal /ˈtoʊnəl/ /ˈtəʊnəl/ adj
tonal
of or relating to tones or tonality

tonality n
tonalité
system of seven tones and tonic key

tone /toʊn/ /təʊn/ n
ton
specific pitch, quality and duration; a note
pitch of a word that distinguishes a difference in meaning
interval of a major second

tone mark n
marque de ton
tone mark

tone sandhi n
sandhi tonal
change of tone

tone-deaf adj
déconnecté hors-sol
out of touch
qui n'a pas d'oreille
unable to distinguish differences in pitch

toned /toʊnd/ /təʊnd/ adj
robuste vigoureux
Defined or firm

toneme /ˈtəʊniːm/ n
tonème
phoneme in a language that uses different tones for different meanings

toner /ˈtoʊnɚ/ n
toner
powder used in laser printers and photocopiers

tong /tɑŋ/ /tɒŋ/ /tɔŋ/ n
pince
tool
tong
secret society

tongs /tɑŋz/ /tɒŋz/ /tɔŋz/ n
pinces
instrument

tongue /tɒŋɡ/ /tʊŋ/ /tʊŋɡ/ /tʌŋ/ n
langue
organ
languette langue
flap in a shoe

tongue depressor n
abaisse-langue
device used to depress the tongue

tongue-in-cheek adj
second degré
witty, jocular, humorous

tongue-tied /ˈtʌŋtaɪd/ adj
sans voix
unable to express oneself clearly or fluently

tongue-twister n
virelangue
phrase which is difficult to say

tonic /ˈtɒnɪk/ n
tonic tonique
substance
tonique
first note of a scale

tonic water n
eau tonique soda tonique
carbonated beverage

tonify v
tonifier

tonight /təˈnaɪt/ adv
ce soir au soir à soir
during today's evening
cette nuit
during today's nighttime

tonnage /ˈtʌnɪd͡ʒ/ n
tonnage
shipping

tonometric adj
tonométrique
of or pertaining to tonometry

tonometry /təˈnɒmətɹi/ n
tonométrie
the measurement of tension or pressure

tonsil /ˈtɑn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.sɪl/ n
amygdale
palatine tonsil

tonsil stone n
caséum
mineralization of debris in the tonsils

tonsillectomy n
amygdalectomie tonsillectomie
surgical removal of tonsils

tonsillitis /tɒnsəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
amygdalite
inflammation of the tonsils

tonsillopharyngitis n
amygdalo-pharyngite amygdalopharyngite tonsillo-pharyngite tonsillopharyngite
inflammation of the tonsils and pharynx

tonsure /ˈtɒn.ʃə(ɹ)/ n
tonsure
bald patch resulting from being tonsured

tonsure /ˈtɒn.ʃə(ɹ)/ v
tonsurer
shave the crown of the head

tontine /tɒnˈtiːn/ /ˈtɒntaɪn/ /ˈtɒnˌtiːn/ n
tontine

tontineer n
tontinier tontinière

too /tu/ /tuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] adv
aussi
likewise
trop
more than enough; as too much

too bad phraseologicalUnit
dommage que
it is unfortunate that
dommage tant pis
that's a pity

too good to be true phraseologicalUnit
trop beau pour être vrai
appearing to be exceptionally good, and therefore arousing suspicion of illegitimacy

too many determiner
trop
excessive

too many chiefs and not enough Indians phraseologicalUnit
trop de chefs, pas assez d'indiens
too many leaders or managers and not enough people doing useful work

too many cooks spoil the broth proverb
autant de têtes, autant d'avis deux patrons font chavirer la barque
with too many people a task won't be done very well

too much /tu ˈmʌtʃ/ adv
trop
excessively

tool /tul/ /tuːl/ /tʉːl/ n
engin
penis
mouton
outil instrument
mechanical device intended to make a task easier
equipment used in a profession

tool /tul/ /tuːl/ /tʉːl/ v
façonner
to work on or shape with tools

tool steel n
acier à outil
carbon and alley steel

toolbar n
barre d'outils
row of icons in a graphical user interface

toolbox /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/ /ˈtuːlˌbɒks/ /ˈtʉːlˌbɔks/ n
boite à outils boîte à outils
storage case for tools
toolbox boîte à outils
set of routines

toolkit n
nécessaire
assembly of tools
toolkit
set of software components

toolset n
boîte à outils
collection of tools

tooltip n
infobulle
an element of a graphical user interface

toon n
BD bande dessinée
cartoon

toot /tuːt/ /tʊt/ n
pet prout
a fart
pouet pouët
the noise of a horn or whistle

toot one's own horn v
faire son propre éloge se jeter des fleurs s’envoyer des fleurs
promote oneself

tooth /tuːθ/ /tuθ/ /tʊθ/ n
dent
anatomy: tooth
saw tooth
gear tooth

tooth and nail adv
bec et ongles
viciously

tooth fairy /-ˌfɛɹi/ /ˈtuːθ ˌfɛə̯ɹi/ /ˈtuθ ˌfɛə̯ɹi/ n
petite souris fée des dents
figure of modern myth said to give children a small amount of money in exchange for a milk tooth

tooth socket n
alvéole dentaire
socket in the jaw

toothache /ˈtuθˌeɪk/ n
mal de dents mal aux dents
ache in a tooth

toothbrush /ˈtuːθbɹʌʃ/ n
brosse à dents
brush for cleaning the teeth and tongue

toothed /tuːθt/ adj
denté
having projections resembling teeth

toothed whale n
cétacé à dents odontocète
whale of the Odontoceti suborder

toothless /ˈtuθləs/ /ˈtuθlɪs/ adj
édenté
Having no teeth

toothlessness n
anodontie édentement
the state or condition of being toothless; lack of teeth

toothpaste /ˈtuːθpeɪst/ /ˈtuθpeɪst/ n
dentifrice pâte à dents
paste for cleaning the teeth

toothpick /tuːθ.pɪk/ n
cure-dent
stick for removing food residue from the area between the teeth

toothpickweed n
herbe-aux-cure-dents
Ammi visnaga

toothpuller n
arracheur de dents
person who extracts teeth

toothwort n
lathrée
plant of the genus Lathraea

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ [tʰɑˀp] [tʰɒˀp] adj
supérieur
on the top

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ [tʰɑˀp] [tʰɒˀp] n
actif domi
BDSM: dominant partner in a BDSM relationship or roleplay
actif enculeur
gay sexual slang: gay man who likes to penetrate in sex
couvercle
lid, cap, cover
hune
top of a ship's mast
première demi-manche
baseball term
sommet dessus
uppermost part

top hat n
haut-de-forme
cylindrical hat

top it off v
en plus
emphasize

top notch adj
de premier ordre excellent
Of the highest quality

top note n
note de tête tête
The most volatile parts of a perfume which are immediately perceived upon its application.

top quark n
quark top
top quark

top secret adj
top-secret ultra-secret
information classified at the highest level

top surgery n
chirurgie du haut chirurgie du torse
procedure

top up v
recharger
to extend credit

top-level adj
au plus haut niveau
highest

top-level domain n
domaine de premier niveau

topaz /ˈtoʊˌpæz/ /ˈtəʊˌpæz/ adj
topaze
colour

topaz /ˈtoʊˌpæz/ /ˈtəʊˌpæz/ n
topaze
gem

tope /toʊp/ /təʊp/ v
chopiner
to drink excessively

topgallant sail n
perroquet
topgallant sail

topiary /ˈtoʊpiˌɛəɹi/ /ˈtəʊpjəɹi/ adj
topiaire
relating to the art of topiaries

topiary /ˈtoʊpiˌɛəɹi/ /ˈtəʊpjəɹi/ n
topiaire
shrub

topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ /ˈtɒpɪk/ n
thème sujet
subject; theme

topical /ˈtɑ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/ adj
d'actualité
of current interest
local
local to a particular place
topique
medicine: applied to a localized part of the body

topicalization n
thématisation topicalisation
placing topic at beginning of sentence

topless adj
topless
featuring women that are naked from the waist up
topless seins nus
naked from the waist up

topochemistry n
topochimie
the chemistry of reactions that are dependent on, or change, the topology of the reactants

topographer n
topographe
A person who studies or records topography

topographic adj
topographique
of, or relating to topography

topography /təˈpɑɡɹəfi/ /təˈpɒɡɹəfi/ n
topographie
the features themselves (the terrain)

topolect n
topolecte
speech-form or lect of a particular place

topological adj
topologique
of or relating to topology

topological group n
groupe topologique
group with topological structure

topological space n
espace topologique
ordered pair of a set and its topology

topology /təˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ /təˈpɒləd͡ʒi/ n
topologie
study of geometric properties that are not changed by stretching etc.
arrangements of computer nodes

toponium n
toponium
hypothetical meson

toponym /ˈtɒpənɪm/ n
toponyme
word derived from a place name

toponymy n
toponymie
study of place names

topos /ˈtɒpɒs/ n
topos
mathematical structure

topping /ˈtɑpɪŋ/ /ˈtɒpɪŋ/ n
couverture
food on top

topple /ˈtɑpl̩/ /ˈtɒpl̩/ v
chuter tomber
to totter and fall, or to lean as if about to do so
déboulonner renverser
to push, throw over, overturn or overthrow something

topple over v
effondrer écrouler
fall over

topsail /ˈtɑp.seɪl/ /ˈtɑp.səl/ /ˈtɒp.seɪl/ /ˈtɒp.səl/ n
hunier
sail above the course sail

topsy-turvy /ˈˌtɑpsiˈtɚvi/ /ˌtɒpsɪˈtəːvi/ adj
sens dessus dessous
chaotic, disorderly
sens dessus dessous à l'envers
backwards or upside down

toque /toʊk/ /təʊk/ n
toque
tall white hat worn by chefs
Macaca sinica
rimless hat

torch /tɔɹt͡ʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ n
torche flambeau
stick with flame at one end

torch /tɔɹt͡ʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ v
incendier
set fire to

torchecul /tɔː(ɹ)ʃˈkuːl/ n
torche-cul
something used to wipe the anus after defecation

toreador n
toréador toréro torero
a bullfighter

toric /tɔːɹɪk/ adj
torique

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mənt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ n
tourment
extreme pain

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mənt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ v
tourmenter
to cause severe suffering

tormentor n
bourreau
someone who torments

torn /to(ː)ɹn/ /toən/ /tɔɹn/ /tɔːn/ adj
tiraillé
unable to decide

tornadic adj
tornadique
having the ability to produce a tornado

tornado /tɔɹˈneɪ.doʊ/ /tɔɹˈneɪˌdoʊ/ /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/ n
tornade
violent windstorm

toroidal adj
toroïdal
having the shape of a torus or toroid

torpedo /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ n
torpille
underwater weapon
fish

torpedo /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ v
torpiller
to strike a ship with a torpedo
to sink a ship with one or more torpedoes
to undermine or destroy any endeavor with a powerful attack

torpedo boat n
torpilleur
warship designed to fire torpedoes

torpedo bomber n
bombardier-torpilleur
aircraft

torpedo-boat destroyer n
contre-torpilleur

torpid adj
immobile
unmoving
torpide
lazy, lethargic, apathetic

torpor /ˈtɔɹpɚ/ /ˈtɔːpə(ɹ)/ n
torpeur
being inactive or stuporous

torque /tɔɹk/ /tɔːk/ n
couple
a rotational or twisting force
torque
a braided necklace or collar

torque converter n
convertisseur de couple
device

torque wrench n
clé dynamométrique clef dynamométrique
wrench for applying a specific torque

torrefy /ˈtɒ.ɹɪ.faɪ/ /ˈtɔ.ɹɪ.faɪ/ v
torréfier
to subject to intense heat

torrent /ˈtɑɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɒɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɔɹ.ənt/ n
torrent
violent flow, as of water etc.

torrential /tɒɹˈɛn.tʃəl/ /tɔˈɹɛn.t͡ʃəl/ /təˈɹɛn.tʃəl/ /təˈɹɛn.t͡ʃəl/ adj
torrentiel diluvien
coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities

torrid /ˈtɑɹɪd/ /ˈtɒɹɪd/ /ˈtɔɹɪd/ adj
torride
very hot and dry

torso /ˈtɔɹ.soʊ/ /ˈtɔː.səʊ/ n
tronc torse buste
body excluding the head and limbs

tort /toɹt/ /tɔːt/ n
délit civil
wrongful act, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to a contract, which causes an injury

torticollis /tɔɹ.təˈkɑ.ləs/ n
torticolis
medical condition

tortoise /ˈtɔɹ.təs/ /ˈtɔː.təs/ /ˈtɔːˌtɔɪs/ n
tortue
land-dwelling reptile

tortoiseshell /ˈtɔː(ɹ)tə.ˌʃɛl/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)təs.ˌʃɛl/ n
écaille de tortue
pet whose fur has black, brown and yellow markings

tortuous /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃuəs/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃuːəs/ adj
tortueux sinueux
twisted

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
torture
intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ v
torturer
to intentionally inflict unnecessary pain or suffering on helpless victims

torturer n
bourreau tortionnaire
one who tortures

torus /ˈtoː.ɹəs/ /ˈtɔɹ.əs/ /ˈtɔː.ɹəs/ n
tore
shape in 3-dimensional Euclidean space
convex molding
topological space

tosh /tɒʃ/ n
conneries
silly nonsense

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ n
au pile ou face pile ou face tirage au sort
toss of a coin before a match
jet
throw, a lob, of a ball

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ v
lancer
to throw with an initial upward direction
remuer fatiguer mélanger
to stir or mix (a salad)
tirer à pile ou face
to flip a coin

toss juggling n
jonglerie de lancer
Form of juggling involving throwing and catching

tot /tɑt/ /tɒt/ n
tout-petit
small child

tot up /ˌtɒt ˈʌp/ v
additionner
to calculate the sum of

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] adj
total
complete
total entier tout
entire

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] n
somme
sum
total
amount

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] v
totaliser
to add up

total depravity n
corruption totale dépravation totale
Calvinist doctrine

total eclipse n
éclipse totale
eclipse in which the eclipsed body is completely obscured to the viewer

total football /ˈtoʊtəl ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈtəʊtəl ˈfʊtbɔːl/ n
football total
football tactic

total war n
guerre totale
warfare where all of a country's resources are employed

totalitarian /ˌtoʊtəlɪˈtɛɹiən/ /ˌtəʊtalɪˈtɛəɹiən/ adj
totalitaire
related to the system of government

totalitarianism n
totalitarisme
system where state wields absolute control

totality /toʊˈtælɪti/ n
totalité
state of being total

totally /ˈtoʊt.əl.i/ adv
totalement
In a total manner; completely

totem /ˈtoʊtəm/ /ˈtəʊtəm/ n
totem
natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe

totem pole n
mât totémique
sculpture

totemic /təʊˈtɛmɪk/ adj
totémique
serving as, or relating to, a totem

totemism /ˈtoʊtəmɪzəm/ n
totémisme
belief in a special relationship to a totem

totipotency n
totipotence
ability to produce differentiated cells on division

totipotent adj
totipotent
exhibiting totipotency

totter /ˈtɑtɚ/ /ˈtɒtə/ n
chute écroulement
unsteady movement

totter /ˈtɑtɚ/ /ˈtɒtə/ v
tituber
move or stand unsteadily

toucan /ˈtuːkən/ /ˈtuːˌkæn/ n
toucan
Ramphastid

touch /tɑt͡ʃ/ /tɛt͡ʃ/ /tʌt͡ʃ/ n
contact
close communication
toucher
sense of perception by physical contact
act of touching

touch /tɑt͡ʃ/ /tɛt͡ʃ/ /tʌt͡ʃ/ v
toucher
make physical contact with
toucher émouvoir
affect emotionally

touch off v
déclencher
to cause, especially used for unstable situations that may magnify if disturbed

touch on v
effleurer évoquer
mention briefly
passer
come or go for a short time

touch screen n
écran tactile
input/output device

touch typing n
dactylographie
typing without the use of sight to identify the keyboard keys

touch up v
attoucher peloter
fondle or to grope someone, usually in an inappropriate way
retoucher
make finishing touches

touch-paper n
papier nitraté
a strip of impregnated paper used as a fuse

touch-up n
retouche
a finishing touch

touchable adj
touchable
Capable of being touched

touchdown /ˈtʌt͡ʃ.daʊn/ n
touchdown touché
football score

touched /tʌt͡ʃt/ adj
ému
moved

touching /ˈtʌt͡ʃɪŋ/ adj
touchant
provoking sadness and pity

touchpad n
pavé tactile touchpad
flat surface which is sensitive to touch

touchstone /ˈtʌt͡ʃstəʊn/ n
pierre de touche
standard of comparison or evaluation
touchau
stone used to test the quality of gold alloys

touchy /ˈtʌt͡ʃi/ adj
irascible
sensitive or volatile
susceptible
easily offended; oversensitive

touché /tuːˈʃeɪ/ /ˈtuː.ʃeɪ/ interjection
touché
acknowledgement
fencing hit

tough /tʌf/ adj
dur
difficult or demanding

tough as nails adj
dur à cuire
having a determined mindset

tough guy n
dur dur à cuire

toughness n
dureté endurance solidité
state of being tough

touloulou /tu.lu.lu/ n
touloulou
woman wearing mask and costume

toupee /tuːˈpeɪ/ n
toupet
wig

tour /tuːɹ/ /tɔː(ɹ)/ /tɝ/ /tʊɚ/ n
tour
cycling: multistage street and road race
tournée
journey through given list of places
tournée excursion voyage
journey
visite guidée tour
guided visit

tour /tuːɹ/ /tɔː(ɹ)/ /tɝ/ /tʊɚ/ v
tourner
to make a journey

tour de force /ˌtuɹ.dəˈfoɹs/ /ˌtuɹ.dəˈfɔɹs/ n
exploit tour de force
Feat demonstrating brilliance or mastery in a field

tour guide n
guide guide culturel guide touristique guide-conférencier
guide on organised tours

tour operator n
voyagiste
company that sells package holidays

touring bicycle n
vélo de randonnée vélo de trekking vélo de voyage
touring bicycle

tourism /ˈtɔː(ɹ).ɪz.əm/ /ˈtʊə̯(ɹ).ɪz.əm/ n
tourisme
the act of travelling or sightseeing
collectively, the tourists visiting a place or landmark

tourist /ˈtɔɹ.ɪst/ /ˈtɔːɹɪst/ /ˈtɝ.ɪst/ /ˈtʊəɹɪst/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/ n
touriste
someone who travels for pleasure

tourist office n
office de tourisme syndicat d'initiative
office which provides information for tourists

tourist trap n
attrape-touriste piège à touristes
establishment encouraging tourists to spend money

touristic /tɔː-/ /tɝ-/ /tʊəˈɹɪstɪk/ /tʊɹˈɪstɪk/ adj
touristique
catering to tourists

touristically adv
touristiquement

touristification n
touristification
the process of touristifying

touristify v
touristifier
to make suitable for tourists, especially by adding superficial frills at the expense of authenticity

touristy /ˈtɔːɹɪsti/ /ˈtʊəɹɪsti/ adj
touristique
catering to tourists

tourmaline /ˈtʊɚ.mə.lɪn/ /ˈtʊɚ.məˌlin/ n
tourmaline
both senses

tournament /ˈtɔɹnəmənt/ /ˈtɔːnəmənt/ /ˈtɝnəmənt/ /ˈtʊənəmənt/ /ˈtʊɹnəmənt/ n
tournoi
series of games
(historical) series of battles

tourniquet /ˈtɔː.nɪ.keɪ/ /ˈtɝ.nɪ.keɪ/ /ˈtɝ.nɪ.kɪt/ /ˈtʊə.nɪ.keɪ/ /ˈtʊɚ.nɪ.kɪt/ n
garrot tourniquet
a tightly compressed bandage used to stop bleeding

tousled adj
en bataille
of hair: in disarray, dishevelled, or unkempt

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ n
pronostiqueur rabatteur racoleur vendeur ambulant
someone advertising for customers in an aggressive way

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ v
racoler
To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote

tovarish /tɒˈvɑːɹɪʃ/ n
tovarich
comrade, especially with reference to the former USSR

tow /taʊ/ /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
étoupe filasse
bundle of fibers

tow /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
remorquage
act of towing

tow /toʊ/ /təʊ/ v
remorquer tracter
pull something using a line

tow bar n
crochet d'attelage attache-remorque boule d'attelage
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

tow truck /ˈtoʊ.tɹʌk/ n
dépanneuse camion de remorquage remorqueuse
motor vehicle for towing

toward /to(ː)ɹd/ /toəd/ /tɔɹd/ /tɘˈwoːd/ /təˈwɔɹd/ /təˈwɔːd/ /ˈtwo(ː)ɹd/ /ˈtwoəd/ /ˈtwɔɹd/ preposition
envers
in relation to
pour
for the purpose of
près de
located near
vers
in the direction of

towboat n
pousseur
boat designed to push barges

towel /ˈtaʊ(ə)l/ [tʰæɒ̯ɫ] [tʰæɫ] [tʰɛjɔ̯ɫ] n
serviette serviette de bain
cloth used for wiping

towelette /taʊ.ə.ˈlɛt/ /taʊ.ˈlɛt/ n
lingette
A small towel

tower /ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaʊɚ/ n
la maison dieu tour
Tarot card
tour
structure
(figuratively) any item that is higher than it is wide

tower of Babel n
tour de Babel
situation of confusion due to many languages

tower of silence /ˌtaʊɚ‿əv ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌtaʊɚ‿əv ˈsaɪləns/ n
tour du silence
low, cylindrical open-topped tower where Zoroastrians place the bodies of deceased people to disintegrate

tower over v
surplomber
to be considerably taller than

towheaded adj
blond filasse
Having pale blond hair, resembling tow

towkay /ˈtaʊkeɪ/ n
chef

towline n
touline
A line or rope used for towing a vehicle

town /taʊn/ [tʰaʊ̯n] n
ville commune bourg villette villotte
settlement

town centre n
centre-ville
main commercial or business area of a town

town council n
conseil municipal
governing body

town councillor n
conseiller municipal

town crier n
crieur public
town crier

town gas n
gaz de ville
manufactured gas supplied to consumers

town hall n
hôtel de ville mairie hôtel communal maison communale
a building that houses the local government offices of a town

town square n
place
an open area in a town

town twinning n
jumelage
pairing of towns or cities

townhouse n
maison de ville
house in an urban setting

townsman n
citadin
male resident of a town

townspeople n
citadin
the population or inhabitants of a village, town or city

townsperson n
citadin citadine
inhabitant of a town

townswoman n
citadine
woman resident of a town

towpath n
chemin de halage halage
path alongside a canal or river

toxic /ˈtɑk.sɪk/ /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ adj
toxique
having a harmful chemical nature

toxic masculinity n
masculinité toxique
toxic masculinity

toxicity /tɒkˈsɪsəti/ n
toxicité
degree

toxicological adj
toxicologique
of or pertaining to toxicology

toxicologist n
toxicologue
scientist or physician who speciality is toxicology

toxicology /ˌtɒksɪˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ n
toxicologie
scientific study of poisons and poisoning

toxicomania /ˌtɑksɪkoʊˈmeɪniə/ /ˌtɒksɪkəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ n
toxicomanie
desire for intoxicants

toxicosis /ˌtɒksɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
toxicose
illness due to poisoning

toxin /ˈtɑksɪn/ /ˈtɒksɪn/ n
toxine
a toxic or poisonous substance

toxoplasmosis /ˌtɒksəʊplæzˈməʊsɪs/ n
toxoplasmose
disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii

toy /tɔɪ/ n
jouet
something to play with

toy /tɔɪ/ v
amuser jouer
to play with
caresser triturer
to ponder or consider

toy poodle n
caniche toy
a small poodle

toyshop n
magasin de jouets
shop that sells toys

trace /tɹeɪs/ [tʃɹeɪs] n
trace
mark left as a sign of passage
traces
very small amount
trait
one of two straps, chains, or ropes of a harness, extending from the collar or breastplate to a whippletree attached to a vehicle or thing to be drawn

trace /tɹeɪs/ [tʃɹeɪs] v
calquer
to copy onto a sheet of superimposed paper
tracer
to draw or sketch

trace element n
oligo-élément
chemical element in an organism’s diet

traceability /ˌtɹeɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
traçabilité
ability to trace a process

traceless /ˈtɹeɪsləs/ /ˈt͡ʃɹeɪsləs/ adj
sans traces
that has no traces

tracer /ˈtɹeɪsə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪsɚ/ [ˈtʃɹeɪsə(ɹ)] [ˈtʃɹeɪsɚ] n
marqueur
A chemical used to track the progress or history of a natural process

tracery /ˈtɹeɪsəɹi/ n
tracerie
bars or ribs as an ornamental feature

trachea /tɹəˈkiː.ə/ /ˈtɹeɪ.ki.ə/ n
trachée
thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi

tracheitis n
trachéite
inflammation of the trachea

trachelian adj
trachélien

tracheotomy n
trachéotomie
surgery to insert a tube into the neck

trachoma n
trachome
infectious disease

trachyte /ˈtɹakʌɪt/ /ˈtɹeɪkʌɪt/ n
trachyte
pale igneous rock

trachytic adj
trachytique

tracing paper n
papier calque
translucent paper

track /tɹæk/ n
chemin route voie sentier
beaten path
empreinte
entire lower surface of the foot
mark or impression left by the foot
piste
path or course laid out for a race or exercise
circular data storage unit on a side of magnetic or optical disk
piste chemin voie
course; way
sillon
physical track on a record
trace marque sillon
mark left by something that has passed along
voie
permanent way; the rails
distance between two opposite wheels

track and field n
athlétisme
group of athletic sports

track cycling n
cyclisme sur piste
Cycling discipline

track cyclist n
pistard pistarde
someone who cycles on a track

track down v
localiser débusquer dénicher dépister traquer
to search, hunt

track gauge n
écartement
distance between the rails of a railway

track record n
antécédents bilan palmarès réputation résultats
the past performance

track stand n
surplace
bicycling technique

trackball n
trackball
computing device

tracker /ˈtɹækɚ/ n
pisteur poursuivant traqueur
agent noun of track

tracking shot n
plan-séquence
a continuously recorded segment containing no edits

tracksuit n
survêtement survêt
garment

tract /tɹækt/ n
appareil
series of connected body organs

tractable /ˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/ adj
conciliant docile malléable
capable of being easily led
malléable
capable of being shaped

tractor /ˈtɹæktə/ /ˈtɹæktɚ/ n
tracteur
farm vehicle

tractor beam n
rayon tracteur
device-generated beam used to attract other objects from a distance

tractor driver n
tractoriste
one who drives a tractor

tractrix n
tractrice
curve

trade /tɹeɪd/ n
affaires négoce
business given by customers
commerce
buying and selling
commerce magasin
instance of buying or selling
corps de métier
those who perform a particular kind of skilled work
métier
skilled practice of an occupation
négoce
instance of bartering
ouvriers techniciens
those engaged in an industry
presse spécialisée
publication intended for participants in an industry

trade /tɹeɪd/ v
commercer
to engage in trade
échanger
to give in exchange

trade deficit n
déficit commercial
negative balance of trade

trade fair n
foire foire-exposition salon
exhibition for a particular field

trade name n
marque nom commercial
business or firm
name used to identify a commercial product or service

trade paper n
revue spécialisée

trade route n
route commerciale
route used by traders

trade secret n
secret industriel
formula, practice, process, design

trade surplus n
excédent commercial
positive balance of trade

trade union n
syndicat syndicat de métier syndicat professionnel
organization

trade unionism n
trade-unionisme

trade war n
guerre commerciale
practice of nations creating mutual tariffs

trade wind /ˈtɹeɪd ˈwɪnd/ n
alizé vent alizé
steady wind

trade-off n
compromis
situation in which one thing must be decreased for another to be increased

trademark /ˈtɹeɪdmɑː(ɹ)k/ n
marque commerciale
identification of a company's product

trader /ˈtɹeɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪdɚ/ /ˈtɹeɪɾɚ/ n
commerçant marchand trader
one who earns a living by trading

tradesman n
artisan
skilled male manual worker

trading card /ˈtɹeɪd.ɪŋ ˌkɑɹd/ n
carte à collectionner
collectible card featuring information of interest to purchasers

trading partner n
partenaire commercial
country that another country does business with

trading post n
comptoir
place where trading of goods takes place

tradition /tɹəˈdɪʃən/ n
tradition
a part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation

traditional /tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/ /tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
traditionnel
of or pertaining to tradition

traditionalist n
traditionaliste
one who adheres to tradition

traditionalistic adj
traditionaliste
pertaining to traditionalism

traditionally /tɹəˈdɪʃənli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃəˌnəli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃˌnəli/ [tɹəˈdɪˌʃn̩li] [tɹɪˈdɪˌʃn̩li] adv
traditionnellement
traditional manner

traduce /tɹəˈdjus/ /tɹəˈdjuːs/ /tɹəˈdus/ /tɹəˈdʒuːs/ v
calomnier diffamer
to malign by making malicious and false or defamatory statements
traduire
to pass into another form of expression

traffic /ˈtɹæfɪk/ n
trafic circulation
pedestrians or vehicles on roads or on the air
exchange or flux of information, messages or data
commercial transportation or exchange of goods
trafic traite
illegal trade or exchange of goods, often drugs

traffic cone n
cône de signalisation cône de chantier plot
cone-shaped marker

traffic island n
îlot îlot directionnel
stretch of raised concrete

traffic jam n
embouteillage bouchon
situation in which all road traffic is stationary or very slow

traffic light n
feu feux de circulation
signalling device

traffic sign n
panneau de signalisation panneau
sign for traffic control or driver information

traffic warden n
aubergine contractuelle pervenche
person who monitors parking

trafficker n
trafiquant
someone who traffics (in anything)

tragedian /tɹəˈd͡ʒidiən/ n
tragédien tragédienne
actor who specializes in tragic roles

tragedienne n
tragédienne
woman who acts in tragic drama

tragedy /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɛdi/ /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/ n
drame tragédie
disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury
tragédie
drama or similar work
genre of such works, and the art of producing them

tragedy of the commons n
tragédie des biens communs
tragedy of the commons

tragic /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪk/ adj
tragique
causing great sadness
relating to tragedy

tragically adv
tragiquement
in a tragic manner

tragicomedy /ˌtɹædʒɪˈkɒmədi/ n
tragicomédie
drama that combines elements of tragedy and comedy

tragicomic adj
tragicomique
related to tragicomedy

trail /tɹeɪl/ n
chasse
horizontal distance
sentier piste
route for travel over land
traces piste
signs of something/someone has passed previously

trail /tɹeɪl/ v
pister suivre
follow behind
traîner
drag behind

trailblazer /ˈtɹeɪlˌbleɪ.zə/ /ˈtɹeɪlˌbleɪ.zɚ/ /ˈtɹæɪlˌblæɪ.zə/ n
pionnier pionnière
one that blazes a trail to guide others
innovative leader

trailer /ˈtɹeɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ n
bande-annonce trailer
preview of a film
remorque
unpowered wheeled vehicle that is towed behind another, and used to carry equipment, with the exception of a caravan
roulotte caravane

trailer park n
parc de maisons mobiles
trailer park

train /tɹeɪn/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔e̞ɪn] [t͡ʃɹeɪn] n
caravane train
group of animals, vehicles, or people
enchainement
series of events or ideas which are interconnected
train rame
line of connected cars or carriages
traîne
the elongated back portion of a dress or skirt which drags along the ground
that which is drawn along

train /tɹeɪn/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔e̞ɪn] [t͡ʃɹeɪn] v
entraîner exercer s'entraîner
to practice an ability
exercer s'exercer
to improve one's fitness
former dompter
to teach a task
pointer
to move (a gun) laterally so that it points in a different direction

train of thought n
raisonnement flux de pensée
flow of thinking

trained /tɹeɪnd/ adj
qualifié
having undergone a course of training

trainee /tɹeɪˈni/ [tʃɹeɪˈni] n
stagiaire
someone being formally trained in a workplace

trainer /ˈtɹeɪnə/ /ˈtɹeɪnɚ/ n
basket
running shoe
entraîneur entraîneuse
person who trains another; coach

training /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ n
entraînement entrainement
the activity of imparting and acquiring skills

training bra n
soutien-gorge infantile
bra for younger girls

training wheel /ˈtreɪnɪŋ ˌ(h)wil/ /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ wiːl/ n
roulette petite roue stabilisateur
one of a pair of small wheels, each attached to one side of a bicycle’s rear wheel to provide support for new riders

trainsickness n
mal de train
feeling of nausea caused by the motion of a train

traipse /tɹeɪps/ /t͡ʃɹeɪps/ v
crapahuter
transitive: to walk about or over

trait /tɹeɪ/ /tɹeɪt/ n
trait
an identifying characteristic, habit or trend

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ [ˈtʰɹeɪɾɚ] n
traître traîtresse
one who betrays; a betrayer

trajectory /tɹəˈd͡ʒɛktəɹɪ/ n
trajectoire
path of a body

tram /tɹæm/ [tɹeəm] [tɹɛəm] [tɹɛːm] n
tramway tram
passenger vehicle

tram driver n
traminot wattman
driver of a tram

tram stop n
arrêt de tramway station de tramway
stop for trams

tram-train n
tram-train
design of tram which can operate over standard railway track as well as tram track

tramadol /ˈtɹæm.əˌdɔl/ n
tramadol
synthetic analgesic opiate

trammel /ˈtræməl/ n
crémaillère
device to suspend cooking pots over a fire

tramp /tɹæmp/ n
clochard va-nu-pieds
homeless person
garce traînée
promiscuous woman

trample /ˈtɹæmpəl/ v
fouler piétiner
(transitive) to crush something by walking on it

trampoline /tɹæmpəˈliːn/ /ˈtɹæmpəliːn/ n
trampoline trampolin
gymnastic and recreational device

trance /tɹæns/ /tɹɑːns/ n
trance transe
genre of electronic dance music

trance music n
trance
Style of dance music

tranche /tɹænt͡ʃ/ /tɹæːnt͡ʃ/ /tɹɑːnʃ/ /tɹɑ̃nt͡ʃ/ /tɹɑ̃nʃ/ /tɹɑ̃ʃ/ v
tranche tranche de crédit
finance

tranny /ˈtɹæ.ni/ n
travelo
(colloquial, derogatory) a transsexual, transgender or transvestite person

tranny chaser n
chaser tranny chaser

tranquil /ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/ adj
tranquille
calm; without motion or sound
free from emotional disturbance

tranquilize /ˈtɹæŋkwɪlaɪz/ v
tranquilliser
to become tranquil
to calm down
to make something or someone tranquil
to use a drug to sedate a person or animal

tranquilizer n
tranquillisant

tranquilizer dart n
fléchette tranquillisante
projectile used to immobilize an animal

tranquillity /tɹæŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
tranquillité
the state of being tranquil

trans /tɹænz/ adj
trans
transgender

trans community n
communauté trans

trans girl n
transgirl
transgender girl

trans guy n
transguy

trans man n
homme trans transhomme
a transgender or transsexual man

trans person n
personne trans
person

trans woman n
femme trans
a transgender or transsexual woman

trans* adj
trans*

trans- /tɹænz/ prefix
trans-
across, through, over, beyond, to or on the other side of, outside of

trans-exclusionary adj
trans-excluant trans-exclusif

trans-friendly adj
transfriendly
welcoming of transgender people

trans-identified female n
femme trans-identifiée

trans-identified male n
homme trans-identifié

transactivism n
transactivisme

transactivist n
transactiviste

transalpine adj
transalpin
on the other side of the Alps

transaminase /tɹænzˈæmɪneɪz/ n
transaminase
biochemistry: any of a group of enzymes that catalyze transamination

transantagonism n
transantagonisme

transantagonistic adj
transantagoniste

transatlantic adj
transatlantique
spanning or crossing the Atlantic

transbian /ˈtrænzˌbi.jən/ n
transbienne
trans lesbian

transboy n
transboi transboy

transbutch n
transbutch

transceive /tɹænˈsiv/ v
transmettre recevoir
transmit and receive

transceiver n
émetteur-récepteur
combined radio transmitter and receiver
computing device

transcend /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛnd/ v
transcender
to pass beyond the limits of something

transcendence /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndəns/ n
transcendance
the act of surpassing usual limits
superior excellence; supereminence
the state of being beyond the range of normal perception
the state of being free from the constraints of the material world, as in the case of a deity

transcendental number n
nombre transcendant
irrational nonalgebraic number

transcendentalism n
transcendentalisme
the transcending, or going beyond, empiricism, and ascertaining a priori the fundamental principles of human knowledge

transcendentally adv
transcendantalement
in a transcendental manner

transclude v
transclure
substitute input

transclusion n
transclusion
the inclusion of part of one hypertext document in another one by means of reference rather than copying

transcontinental /ˌtɹænzˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/ /ˌtɹɑːnzˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/ adj
transcontinental
crossing a continent

transcribe /trænˈskɹaɪb/ v
transcrire
linguistics: to represent speech by phonetic symbols

transcriber n
transcripteur
device or program that transcribes data
transcripteur transcriptrice
person who transcribes

transcript /ˈtɹæn.skɹɪpt/ [ˈtʃɹʷanskɹʷɪp̚t] [ˈtʃɹʷænskɹʷɪp̚t] n
relevé de notes
inventory of courses and grades
transcription
written version of what was said orally
transcrit
molecule of RNA produced by transcription

transcription /tɹænˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
transcription
in linguistics
in genetics

transcriptional adj
transcriptionnel
Of or pertaining to transcription

transcriptome n
transcriptome
set of messenger RNA molecules

transdar n
transdar

transdermal adj
transdermique
through unbroken skin

transducer /trænzˈdjuːsə(ɹ)/ /trænzˈdjuːsɚ/ n
transducteur
device

transduction n
transduction
logic design

transductive adj
transductif
logical induction

transept /ˈtɹænsɛpt/ /ˈtɹɑːnsɛpt/ n
transept
transversal part of a church

transfected adj
transfecté
Infected with nucleic acid

transfection /tɹænzˈfɛkʃən/ n
transfection
introduction of foreign DNA into a eukaryotic cell

transfem adj
transfem

transfemicide n
transféminicide

transfeminine /trænzˈfɛm.ən.ɪn/ adj
transféminin

transfemininity n
transféminité

transfeminism n
transféminin

transfeminist n
transféministe

transfer /tɹænsˈfɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɜː/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹæns.fɚ/ /ˈtɹæns.fɜː/ /ˈtɹɑːns.fɜː/ n
transfert
act
genetics

transfer /tɹænsˈfɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɜː/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹæns.fɚ/ /ˈtɹæns.fɜː/ /ˈtɹɑːns.fɜː/ v
transférer
to move or pass from one place, person or thing to another

transfer market n
mercato

transferable /trænsˈfɜːrəbl̩/ /trænsˈfɝrəbl̩/ /trɑːnsˈfɜːrəbl̩/ /ˈtrænsf(ə)rəbl̩/ /ˈtrænsfr̩əbl̩/ /ˈtrɑːnsf(ə)rəbl̩/ adj
transférable
able to be transferred

transferase n
transférase
enzyme which catalyses the transfer of a functional group

transference /tɹænsˈfəɹəns/ /ˈtɹansf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ /ˈtɹanzf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ /ˈtɹænsfəɹəns/ /ˈtɹɑːnsf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ /ˈtɹɑːnzf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ n
transfert
term used in psychology
transférence
the act of conveying or transferring

transfermium adj
transfermien

transfinite /tɹænsˈfaɪnaɪt/ adj
transfini
beyond finite

transfix v
méduser
to render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe

transform /tɹænsˈfɔɹm/ /tɹænsˈfɔːm/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɔːm/ /ˈtɹænsfɔɹm/ /ˈtɹænsfɔːm/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɔːm/ n
transformée
function so produced
operation that converts a function

transform /tɹænsˈfɔɹm/ /tɹænsˈfɔːm/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɔːm/ /ˈtɹænsfɔɹm/ /ˈtɹænsfɔːm/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɔːm/ v
transformer
change greatly the appearance or form of
change the nature, condition or function of
in electricity: subject to the action of a transformer

transformation /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
transformation
act of transforming
mathematical term

transformational grammar n
Grammaire transformationnelle
system of grammar

transformative /trɑːnsˈfɔːmətɪv/ /tɹæns-/ /tɹænsˈfɔɹmətɪv/ [-ɾɪv] adj
transformateur
that causes transformation

transformer /tɹænsˈfɔɹmɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɔːmə/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɔːmə/ n
transformateur
device that changes the characteristics of AC electricity
something that transforms

transformism n
transformisme
the doctrine that living organisms have evolved from previously existing forms of living matter

transfuse /tɹænsˈfjuːz/ v
transfuser
transfuse (all senses)

transfusional adj
transfusionnel
of, pertaining to, or involving transfusion

transgay adj
transgay
being a trans man and gay

transgender /tɹanzˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ /tɹænzˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ adj
transgenre
not identifying with culturally conventional gender roles
transgenre trans
having a gender identity different from the sex one was assigned at birth

transgender /tɹanzˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ /tɹænzˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ n
transgenre
a transgender person

transgendercide n
transcide transgenricide

transgenderism n
transgendérisme transgenrisme
The state of being transgender

transgenderist n
transgendériste

transgenderize v
transgenrer transgenriser

transgene n
transgène
gene from one species

transgenerational adj
transgénérationnel

transgenic /tɹanzˈdʒɛnɪk/ /tɹɑːnzˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
transgénique
genetically modified

transgress /tɹænzˈɡɹɛs/ v
pécher
to commit an offense, to sin
transgresser
to act in violation of some law
transgresser franchir
to exceed or overstep some limit or boundary

transgression /tɹænsˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
infraction transgression
violation of a law, command or duty
transgression
relative rise in sea level resulting in deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata

transgressive /tɹænzˈɡɹɛsɪv/ adj
transgressif
involving transgression

transgressor n
transgresseur transgresseuse
someone who transgresses

transhet n
transhet

transhumance /tɹænzˈhjuːməns/ n
transhumance
the movement of people with their grazing animals to new pastures

transhumanism n
transhumanisme
philosophy favoring the use of science and technology

transidentity n
transidentité

transient /-si.ənt/ /ˈtɹan.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.si.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.ʃənt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zi.ənt/ adj
bref fugace éphémère
remaining for only a brief time
transitoire passager provisoire temporaire
passing or disappearing with time; transitory

transient /-si.ənt/ /ˈtɹan.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.si.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.ʃənt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zi.ənt/ n
SDF clochard clodo sans-abri
homeless
itinérant
traveller

transistor n
transistor
solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals
small portable radio

transistor radio n
transistor
a small radio having transistors

transit /ˈtɹæn.sət/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪt/ /ˈtɹæn.zət/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zɪt/ n
transit
astronomy: passage of a celestial body
act of passing over, across, or through something

transit /ˈtɹæn.sət/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪt/ /ˈtɹæn.zət/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zɪt/ v
transiter
to pass over, across or through something

transition /tɹænˈsɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹænˈsɪʒən/ /tɹænˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːnˈsɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːnˈsɪʒən/ /tɹɑːnˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ n
transition
process of change from one form, state, style or place to another
brief modulation; a passage connecting two themes
change from defense to attack, or attack to defense
gender-related life change
onset of the final stage of childbirth
point mutation
word or phrase connecting one part of a discourse to another

transition /tɹænˈsɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹænˈsɪʒən/ /tɹænˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːnˈsɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːnˈsɪʒən/ /tɹɑːnˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ v
transitionner faire une transition
(intransitive, LGBT) to change from one gender role to another, or bring one's outward appearance in line with one's internal gender identity

transitional adj
provisoire temporaire
temporary; pending the implementation of something new
transitoire
of or relating to a transition

transitioner n
transitionneur transitionneuse

transitive /ˈtɹænzɪtɪv/ adj
transitif
grammar, of a verb: taking an object or objects
set theory, of a relation on a set
of a graph
of a group action

transitive dependency n
dépendance transitive
In databases
In programming

transitive verb n
verbe transitif
a verb that is accompanied by a direct object

transitively adv
transitivement
in a transitive manner

transitivity /ˌtɹænzɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
transitivité
the degree in which a verb can govern objects

transitory /ˈtɹæn.sɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
passager provisoire transitoire
lasting only a short time

translatability n
traductibilité traduisibilité
property of being translatable; ability to be translated

translatable adj
traduisible
capable of being translated into another language

translate /tɹæns-/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈleɪt/ /tɹɑːns-/ /tɹɑːnzˈleɪt/ /ˈtɹæns-/ /ˈtɹænzˌleɪt/ /ˈtɹɛnz.læɪt/ [ˈtʃɹʷɛ̃nzɫæe̯ʔ(t)] v
traduire
to change spoken words or written text from one language to another
translater
to subject (a body) to linear motion with no rotation

translating dictionary n
dictionnaire traductif
a dictionary that assists in translating between languages

translation /tɹæn(t)sˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹæns-/ /tɹænzˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːns-/ /tɹɑːnz-/ n
traduction
result of translating between languages
genetics: process for producing proteins
traduction translation
act of translating between languages
translation
math, physics: motion without deformation or rotation
transmission
of forces in a gearbox

translation dictionary n
dictionnaire traductif
dictionary that provides translations between two or more languages

translation memory n
mémoire de traduction
database that stores previously translated content

translation studies n
traductologie
study of theory and practice of translating and interpreting

translational /tɹænzˈleɪʃənəl/ adj
translationnel translationnelle
relating to the transfer of scientific knowledge into practical applications

translatologist n
traductologue

translator /ˈtɹanzleɪtə/ /ˈtɹænsleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹɑːnzleɪtə/ /ˌtɹænsˈleɪtɚ/ /ˌtɹænzˈleɪtɚ/ [ˌtʰɹænzˈleɪtʰɚ] [ˌtʰɹænzˈleɪɾɚ] n
traducteur traductrice
someone who translates

translatress n
traductrice
A woman who translates

translesbian adj
translesbienne

transliterate /tɹænzˈlɪtəɹeɪt/ v
translittérer
to represent letters or words in the characters of another alphabet or script

transliteration /ˌtɹænzlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
translittération transcription
product of transliterating

translocation n
translocation
genetics: transfer of chromosomal segment

translucent /tɹænz.ˈlu.sənt/ /tɹænz.ˈluː.sənt/ adj
translucide
allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it

transmasc adj
transmasc

transmasculine adj
transmasculin

transmasculinity n
transmasculinité

transmed n
transmed

transmedicalism n
transmédicalisme

transmedicalist adj
transmédicaliste

transmembrane adj
transmembranaire
Traversing a cellular membrane

transmigrate v
transmigrer
to migrate to another country
to pass into another body after death

transmigration n
transmigration
departure
movement of a soul

transmisandry n
transmisandrie
hatred of transgender men

transmisogynist n
transmisogyne

transmisogynoir /ˌtɹanz.mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ɪˌnwɑː/ /ˌtɹænz.mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ɪˌnwɑɹ/ n
transmisogynoir

transmisogyny n
transmisogynie
hatred of transgender women

transmissible adj
transmissible
contagious

transmissible spongiform encephalopathy n
encéphalopathie spongiforme transmissible
any fatal, degenerative disease transmitted by prions

transmission /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ /tɹænzˈmɪʃən/ n
boite de vitesses
assembly of gears
transmission
act of transmitting
something transmitted
passing of a communicable disease

transmit /tɹænsˈmɪt/ /tɹænzˈmɪt/ v
transmettre émettre

transmitter n
transmetteur émetteur
electronic device
one who or that which transmits something

transmontane /ˌtɹænz.mɑnˈteɪn/ /ˌtɹænz.mɒnˈteɪn/ /ˌtɹɑːnz.mɒnˈteɪn/ adj
transmontain
of or relating to the other side of the mountains

transmute /tɹænzˈmjuːt/ v
transmuer
to convert one thing into another

transnational adj
transnational
between or beyond national boundaries

transness n
transitude

transnormative adj
transnormatif

transnormativity n
transnormativité

transoceanic /ˌtɹæn.zəʊ.ʃiˈæn.ɪk/ adj
transocéanique
crossing an ocean

transom /ˈtɹæn.səm/ n
traverse
crosspiece over a door

transom window n
vasistas imposte
window above a door

transonic adj
transsonique
just above or below the speed of sound

transpadane adj
transpadan

transparence n
transparence
quality of being transparent

transparency /-ˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpɛɹənsi/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈpæɹənsi/ n
transparence
quality of being transparent; transparence
transparent object

transparent /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/ /tɹæn(t)sˈpɛɹənt/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈpæɹənt/ adj
transparent
see-through, clear
open, publicly visible
obvious

transpersonal adj
transpersonnel
transcends the personal

transphile n
transphile

transphilia n
transphilie

transphobe n
transphobe
person who fears or hates trans people

transphobia n
transphobie
fear or hatred of transgender and transsexual people and/or of transness

transphobic adj
transphobe
relating to or characteristic of transphobia

transphobism n
transphobisme

transpiration n
transpiration
botany: the loss of water by evaporation in terrestrial plants
physiology: the process of giving off water vapour through the skin or mucous membranes

transpire /tɹænˈspaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /tɹænˈspaɪ̯ɚ/ v
transpirer
to become known
botany: to give off water and waste products through the stomata
to give off

transplant /tɹænzˈplænt/ /tɹænzˈplɑːnt/ /tɹɑːnzˈplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹænzplænt/ /ˈtɹænzplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹɑːnzplɑːnt/ n
greffe transplantation
medicine: operation
greffon
medicine: organ/tissue transplanted
transplantation
act of uprooting and moving

transplant /tɹænzˈplænt/ /tɹænzˈplɑːnt/ /tɹɑːnzˈplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹænzplænt/ /ˈtɹænzplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹɑːnzplɑːnt/ v
greffer
medicine: transfer (tissue/organ)
transplanter
uproot and replant (a plant)
transplanter déplacer
resettle or relocate (something)

transplantation n
transplantation
A surgical operation

transponder n
transpondeur
transceiver that transmits some signal in response to receiving a predetermined signal

transport /tɹænsˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænsˈpoət/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænsˈpɔːt/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔːt/ /ˈtɹæns.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.poət/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔːt/ /ˈtɹɑːnspɔːt/ n
transport
act of transporting
vehicle used to transport passengers, mail or freight
state of being transported by emotion

transport /tɹænsˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænsˈpoət/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænsˈpɔːt/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔːt/ /ˈtɹæns.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.poət/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔːt/ /ˈtɹɑːnspɔːt/ v
transporter reporter
carry or bear from one place to another

transportability n
transportabilité

transportable /tɹænsˈpɔɹtəbl̩/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹtəbl̩/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /tɹænˈspɔː(ɹ)təb(ə)l/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔː(ɹ)təb(ə)l/ adj
transportable
Capable of being transported; easily moved

transportation /tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ n
transport
act of transporting
means of conveyance
transportation
deportation to a penal colony

transposable adj
transposable
able to be transposed

transpose /ˈtɹænzpoʊz/ /ˈtɹɑːnspəʊz/ n
matrice transposée transposée
matrix

transpose /tɹænzˈpoʊz/ /tɹɑːnsˈpəʊz/ v
transposer
to reverse or change the order of two
algebra: to move (a term) to the other side of an equation
music: to write or perform (a piece) in another key

transposing adj
transpositeur
written in a different pitch to how it sounds

transposition n
transposition transposition en droit interne transposition en droit national
incorporation of the EU directive into domestic law

transrealism n
transréalisme
literary mode

transsensual adj
transsensuel

transsex n
transsexe

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛksjuəl/ /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
transsexuel transsexuelle
being a transsexual

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛksjuəl/ /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
transsexuel transsexuelle
person whose gender identity did not match his/her birth sex, and who therefore is changing or has changed sex

transsexuality n
transsexualité transsexualisme
the state, condition, or properties of being transsexual

transsexualization n
transsexualisation
process of making transsexual

transsexualize v
transsexualiser

transtrender n
transtrender

transubstantiation n
transsubstantiation
Roman Catholic dogma

transversal /tɹænsˈvɜːsəl/ /tɹænsˈvɝsəl/ /tɹænz-/ n
transversal
a line which traverses or intersects

transverse colon n
côlon transverse
part of colon

transverse wave n
onde transversale
type of wave

transvestism n
travestissement
condition of being a transvestite

transvestite /tɹænzˈvɛstaɪt/ n
travesti travelo
cross-dresser

transwiki v
transwiki

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ap] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔äp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔æp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ɛp] n
charrette anglaise
(historical) light two-wheeled carriage with springs
clapet gueule
slang: mouth
piège collet
device designed to catch or kill animals
piège souricière traquenard
trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense
siphon
bend, sag, or other device in a waste-pipe to prevent the escape of noxious gases
trap
someone who is anatomically male but who passes as female
trappe
covering over a hole or opening; trapdoor

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ap] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔äp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔æp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ɛp] v
intercepter
computing:to capture (e.g. an error) in order to handle or process it
piéger
to ensnare; to take by stratagem; to entrap
piéger attraper
to catch in a trap or traps

trapball n
ball-trap

trapdoor /ˈtræpdɔɹ/ /ˈtræpdɔː/ n
trappe
door set into floor or ceiling

trapeze /tɹəˈpiːz/ n
trapèze
swinging horizontal bar

trapezist n
trapéziste
gymnast who performs on a trapeze

trapezium /tɹæˈpi.zi.əm/ /tɹəˈpiː.zi.əm/ n
trapèze
polygon with two parallel sides
bone
trapézoïde
polygon with no parallel sides and no equal sides

trapezohedron n
antidiamant
any of several forms of crystal with trapezia as faces

trapped adj
attrapé
caught in a trap

trapper /ˈtɹæpɚ/ n
trappeur
one who traps animals

trappings n
accoutrement
clothing which gives the appearance

trash /tɹæʃ/ n
corbeille
computer terminology
corbeille à papier
container
déchet
things to be discarded

trash TV n
télé-poubelle

trash heap of history n
oubliettes de l'histoire
historical irrelevance

trauma /ˈtɹaʊ.mə/ /ˈtɹɑ.mə/ /ˈtɹɒ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔː.mə/ n
trauma traumatisme
serious injury to the body
traumatisme trauma
emotional wound
event

traumatic /tɹɔːˈmætɪk/ adj
traumatique
of, caused by, or causing trauma

traumatic brain injury n
trauma crânien traumatisme cranio-cérébral traumatisme crânien
traumatic injury to the brain

traumatize v
traumatiser
to cause a trauma
to injure

traumatology n
traumatologie
branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of trauma

travail /tɹəˈveɪl/ /ˈtɹævˌeɪl/ n
labeur travail
hard work
travail
labor of childbirth

travail /tɹəˈveɪl/ /ˈtɹævˌeɪl/ v
peiner
to toil
être en couches être en travail
go through the labor of childbirth

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ n
voyage
act of traveling

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ v
propager transmettre voyager
pass from here to there; transmit
voyager
be on a journey
travel throughout

travel agency n
agence de voyages agence de voyage
company

travel guide n
guide de voyage
book designed to give tourists information

travel insurance n
assurance voyage

travel light v
voyager léger

traveler's diarrhea n
tourista

traveling /ˈtɹæv.lɪŋ/ /ˈtɹæv.ə.lɪŋ/ n
marché
basketball rule violation

traveller /ˈtɹævlə/ /ˈtɹævl̩ɚ/ /ˈtɹævələ/ /ˈtɹævəlɚ/ n
voyageur voyageuse
one who travels

traveller's cheque n
chèque de voyage Travellers chèque
preprinted cheque for a fixed amount

traveller's palm n
arbre du voyageur
Ravenala madagascariensis

travelling salesman n
commis-voyageur VRP
itinerant salesperson

travelling salesman problem n
problème du commis voyageur problème du voyageur de commerce
mathematical problem

travelling wave n
onde progressive
wave that is not bounded by a given space, but can propagate freely

traversable adj
traversable

traversal n
traversée
Crossing

traverse /tɹəˈvɜːs/ /tɹəˈvɝs/ /ˈtɹævəs/ /ˈtɹævɚs/ v
traverser franchir
to travel across, often under difficult conditions

travertine /ˈtɹavətɪn/ n
travertin
form of concretionary limestone or calcite

travesticide n
travesticide

travois /tɹævˈwɑ/ /tɹəˈvɔɪ/ /ˈtɹævwɑ/ /ˈtɹævwɑː/ /ˈtɹævɔɪ/ n
travois
frame used by indigenous peoples (notably the Plains Aboriginals of North America) to drag loads over land

trawl /tɹɑl/ /tɹɔl/ /tɹɔːl/ v
chaluter
To fish with a trawl
passer au peigne fin
To make an exhaustive search within a defined area

trawler n
chalutier
fishing boat

trawling n
chalutage
fishing technique

tray /tɹeɪ/ n
plateau cabaret
object on which things are carried

treacherous /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹəs/ /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃɹəs/ adj
traître
exhibiting treachery
deceitful; inclined to betray
unreliable; dangerous

treacherously adv
traîtreusement
in a treacherous manner

treachery /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃɹi/ n
traîtrise
deliberate disregard for trust or faith

treacle /ˈtɹiː.ku/ /ˈtɹiː.kəl/ /ˈtɹiː.kɯ/ n
mélasse
molasses or golden syrup

tread /tɹɛd/ n
bande de roulement
grooves in tire
marche
horizontal part of a step
profil de semelle

tread /tɹɛd/ v
fouler marcher sur
to step on
fouler piétiner
to beat with one's feet; to trample

tread the boards /ˌtɹɛd ðə ˈboɹdz/ /ˌtɹɛd ðə ˈbɔːdz/ v
monter sur les planches
to work as an theatre actor

tread water v
faire du sur place
to make no progress

treadmill /ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/ n
roue de carrier
mill worked by persons
tapis roulant tapis de course
piece of indoor sporting equipment

treason /ˈtɹiː.zən/ n
trahison
crime of betraying one’s country
act of treachery

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɛʒɚ/ n
trésor
collection of valuable things
any single thing one values greatly
term of endearment

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɛʒɚ/ v
garder précieusement priser
consider to be precious

treasure chest n
coffre au trésor
chest filled with treasure

treasure hunt n
chasse au trésor
search for a treasure (real, not a game)

treasure map n
carte au trésor
map on which is marked the location of a treasure

treasure trove n
trésor
hidden treasure, subsequently discovered

treasurer /ˈtɹɛʒəɹɚ/ n
ministre du budget
government official in charge of the Treasury
trésorier
trésorier trésorière
official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organisation

treasurership n
trésorerie
role or office of treasurer

treasury /ˈtɹɛʒ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈtɹɛʒ.ɚ.i/ n
trésorerie
place where treasure is stored safely
place where state or royal money and valuables are stored

treasury department n
Trésor Trésorerie
government department

treat /tɹiːt/ [tɹiːt] [t͡ʃɹiːt] v
négocier
to negotiate
régaler
to entertain with food or drink
traiter
to discourse, conduct a discussion
traiter soigner
to handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way
traiter soigner guérir
to care for medicinally or surgically

treat like dirt v
traiter comme de la merde

treatise /ˈtɹiːtɪs/ /ˈtɹiːtɪz/ n
traité
systematic discourse on some subject

treatment /ˈtɹiːtmənt/ n
traitement
medical care for an illness or injury
preserving or giving particular properties
process or manner of treating

treaty /-ɾi/ /ˈtɹiti/ /ˈtɹiːti/ /ˈtɹiːəti/ n
traité
formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ n
triplé
three titles in a given season

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ v
tripler
to multiply by three

treble clef n
clé de sol
music symbol

trebuchet /ˈtɹɛb.ju.ʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛb.juˌʃɛt/ /ˈtɹɛb.jə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛb.jəˌʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛbəʃɛt/ n
trébuchet
trebuchet

tredecillion numeral
trédécillion
1078

tree /tɹiː/ [tɹiː] [t͡ʃɹiː] n
arbre
large woody plant
(computing theory) recursive data structure
(graph theory) graph tree with no cycles
(graphical user interface) tree list
pole with storage hooks
arçon
frame of a saddle
the structure or wooden frame used in the construction of a saddle used in horse riding

tree frog n
rainette
frog of the family Hylidae

tree hollow n
arbre creux trou d'arbre
tree hollow

tree kangaroo n
kangourou arboricole

tree of heaven n
ailante glanduleux
Ailanthus altissima

tree pipit n
pipit des arbres
Anthus trivialis

tree ring n
anneau de croissance cerne anneau annuel
annual growth ring in the trunk of a tree

tree shaking n
tree shaking

tree sparrow n
moineau friquet
Passer montanus

tree trunk n
tronc
the main structural member of a tree

treebank /ˈtɹiː.bæŋk/ n
corpus arboré
database of trees

treecreeper n
grimpereau

treetop n
cime des arbres
crown or uppermost branches of a tree

trefoil /ˈtɹiː.fɔɪl/ /ˈtɹɛ.fɔɪl/ n
trèfle
plant

trekking n
trekking
Walking, hiking

trellis /ˈtɹɛlɪs/ n
espalier treille
An outdoor garden frame which can be used to grow vines or other climbing plants
treillage
An outdoor garden frame which can be used for partitioning a common area

trematode /ˈtrɛm.ə.təʊd/ /ˈtrɛm.əˌtoʊd/ n
trématode

tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ n
tremblement vibration
a shake

tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ v
trembler
to be afraid
trembler vibrer
to shake

tremendous /tɹəˈmɛndəs/ /tɹɪˈmɛndəs/ adj
formidable
awe-inspiring
énorme
extremely large (in amount, extent, degree etc.) or great; enormous; extraordinary

tremolite n
trémolite
amphibole mineral

tremor /ˈtɹiːmə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹɛmə/ /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ n
tremblement de terre trémor trépidation
earthquake
tremblement trémulation trépidation
uncontrollable bodily shaking
tremblement trépidation
shake, quiver, or vibration

tremor /ˈtɹiːmə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹɛmə/ /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ v
trembler
to shake or quiver; to tremble

tremulous /ˈtɹɛmjuləs/ /ˈtɹɛmjələs/ /ˈtɹɛmjʊləs/ adj
timide timoré
timid, hesitant
tremblant
trembling or shaking

trench /t(ʃ)ɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /t(ʃ)ɹɛnʃ/ n
tranchée
military excavation
tranchée fossé
long, narrow ditch or hole

trench coat n
trench trench-coat
military-style raincoat

trench foot n
pied de tranchée
medical condition

trench stick n
canne des tranchées
baton used in trenches

trench warfare n
guerre des tranchées
warfare in which opposing sides occupy trenches

trenchant /ˈtɹɛnʃənt/ adj
tranchant
sharp

trend /tɹɛnd/ n
tendance
a fad
tendance penchant
inclination in a direction

trend /tɹɛnd/ v
tendre vers

trendsetter n
lanceur de mode tendanceur
someone who starts a trend, or makes one more popular

trendy /ˈtɹɛndi/ adj
branché à la mode
in accordance with the latest trend

trepan /tɹɪˈpæn/ n
trépan
tool to bore

trepanation /tɹɛpəˈneɪʃən/ n
trépanation
practice of drilling a hole in the skull

trephine /tɹɪˈfaɪn/ n
trépan tréphine
surgical instrument to remove a circular section from the skull

trephone n
tréphone

trepidation /ˌtɹɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
appréhension crainte inquiétude
fearful state
trépidation
involuntary trembling
libration of the starry sphere

treshchotka n
tréchtchotka
an old Russian percussion instrument

trespass /ˈtɹɛspæs/ /ˈtɹɛspəs/ n
trespas

trespass /ˈtɹɛspæs/ /ˈtɹɛspəs/ v
enfreindre entrer par effraction

tress /tɹɛs/ n
tresse
A braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet

trestle /ˈtɹɛsəl/ n
tréteau
a folding or fixed set of legs used to support a table-top or planks
a horizontal member supported near each end by a pair of divergent legs

treyf /tɹeɪf/ adj
trief
not kosher

trez n
chevillure
third tine of an antler's beam

tri- /tɹaɪ/ prefix
tri-
three

triad /ˈtɹaɪ.æd/ n
triade
underground society
trio triade
grouping of three

triage /tɹiˈɑʒ/ /ˈtɹi.ɑʒ/ /ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/ n
triage médical triage
the process of sorting patients

triage /tɹiˈɑʒ/ /ˈtɹi.ɑʒ/ /ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/ v
trier
to prioritize

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ [tɹaɪəl] [t͡ʃɹaɪəl] adj
triel
pertaining to a language form referring to three of something

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ [tɹaɪəl] [t͡ʃɹaɪəl] n
essai
chance to test something out
procès
meeting in a court of law
épreuve
difficult experience

trial and error n
tâtonnement
solution by learning from mistakes

trial balloon /ˌtɹaɪəl bəˈlun/ /ˌtɹaɪəl bəˈluːn/ n
ballon d'essai
idea, suggestion, etc., offered to test whether it generates acceptance or interest
small balloon released into the sky to determine the direction and tendency of winds

trial by fire n
épreuve du feu
test in which a person is exposed to flames
situation in which a soldier or other combatant faces the discharge of opposing weapons
épreuve du feu épreuve par le feu
idiomatic: any ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance, or resolve

trial by media n
procès médiatique
process by which media coverage affects a person's reputation

trial by ordeal n
ordalie
practice

trialogue n
trilogue
discourse or colloquy by three people
meeting (European Union)

triangle /ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/ n
triangle
polygon
percussion instrument

triangle inequality pn
inégalité triangulaire
the triangle inequality

triangular /tɹaɪˈaɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lɚ/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ adj
triangulaire
shaped like a triangle

triangular prism n
prisme triangulaire
prism with triangular base

triangularize v
trigonaliser
make triangular

triangulate /tɹaɪˈæŋɡjəleɪt/ v
trianguler
to locate by triangulation

triangulation /tɹʌɪaŋɡjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ /ˌtɹaɪˌæŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/ n
triangulation
surveying technique

triathlete n
triathlète
An athlete who competes in the triathlon

triathlon /tɹaɪˈæθlɒn/ /tɹaɪˈæθəˌlɑn/ /tɹaɪˈæθˌlɑn/ n
triathlon
athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running

tribadism /ˈtɹɪbədɪz(ə)m/ n
tribadisme
sexual practice

tribal /ˈtɹaɪbəl/ adj
tribal
of or relating to tribes

tribalism /ˈtɹaɪ.bə.lɪ.zəm/ /ˈtɹɑɪ.bə.lɪ.zəm/ n
tribalisme
the condition of being tribal
a feeling of identity and loyalty to one's tribe

tribe /tɹaɪb/ n
tribu
group of people

tribesman n
membre de la tribu
member of a tribe

triboelectricity n
triboélectricité
electricity produced by the triboelectric effect

tribology /tɹaɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ /tɹɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ n
tribologie
science and technology of lubrication

triboluminescence n
triboluminescence
production of light by friction

tribometer n
tribomètre
instrument to measure friction of surfaces

tribrach /ˈtɹaɪbɹæk/ /ˈtɹɪbɹak/ /ˈtɹɪbɹæk/ /ˈtɹʌɪbɹak/ n
tribraque
prosody: metrical foot comprising three short syllables

tribulation /ˌtɹɪbjəˈleɪ̯ʃən/ /ˌtɹɪbjʊˈleɪ̯ʃən/ n
tribulation
adversity

tribunal /tɹaɪˈbjunəl/ /tɹaɪˈbjuːnəl/ /tɹəˈbjunəl/ /tɹɪˈbjuːnəl/ n
tribunal
assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business

tribunate n
tribunat
state or office of a tribune

tribune /tɹɪˈbjuːn/ /ˈtɹɪbjuːn/ n
tribun
elected official in Ancient Rome
protector of the people
tribune
place or an opportunity to speak; platform

tribune of the plebs n
tribun de la plèbe

tributary /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ n
affluent
stream which flows into a larger one

tributary state n
état tributaire états tributaires
state subject to another and having to pay tribute to the latter

tribute /ˈtɹɪbjuːt/ n
tribut
payment made by one nation to another in submission
tribut hommage
acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift

tricameralism n
parlement tricaméral
tricameralism

tricenarian n
trentenaire
a person between age thirty and thirty-nine

tricennial adj
tricennal

triceps /ˈtɹaɪ.sɛps/ n
triceps
any muscle having three heads

triceps brachii n
triceps brachial
the triceps in the upper arm

triceratops /tɹaɪˈsɛɹətɒps/ n
tricératops
Triceratops

trichinosis /tɹɪkəˈnoʊsɪs/ n
trichinose
disease caused by trichinae

trichloroethylene n
trichloroéthylène
solvent

trichlorofluoromethane n
trichlorofluorométhane
chlorofluorocarbon CFCl₃

trichloromethane n
trichlorométhane
chloroform

trichobezoar /ˌtɹɪkəˈbiːzɔɹ/ n
trichobézoard
a bezoar composed of hair

trichology /tɹʌɪˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ n
trichologie
knowledge or study of hair

trichomoniasis n
trichomonase
disease

trichotillomania n
trichotillomanie TTM
disorder

trichotomy /tɹaɪˈkɑt.ə.mi/ /tɹaɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/ n
trichotomie
division or separation into three

trick /tɹɪk/ [tʃɹ̠̊ɪk] [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪk] n
astuce truc
effective, clever or quick way of doing something
levée pli
winning sequence in cards
pli
mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank
quart
sailor's spell of work at the helm
tour
magic trick
something designed to fool

trick /tɹɪk/ [tʃɹ̠̊ɪk] [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪk] v
duper embobiner rouler tromper
to fool; to cause to believe something untrue

trick of the trade n
ficelles du métier
techniques learned from job experience

trick or treat interjection
farce ou friandise bonbon ou bâton des bonbons ou un sort
a request for candy tied to an unstated light-hearted threat

trick question n
question piège
misleading question

trickery /tɹɪ.kə.ɹi/ n
magouillage tricherie
underhanded behavior

trickle /ˈtɹɪkəl/ n
dégoulinade
a very thin flow; the act of trickling
filet
a very thin river

trickle /ˈtɹɪkəl/ v
ruisseler dégouliner
to flow in a very thin stream or drop continuously
verser goutte à goutte
to pour a liquid in a very thin stream, or so that drops fall continuously

trickle-down adj
ruissellement
Describing the theory that financial benefits given to the wealthy will somehow be passed down to the poor

trickster n
filou tricheur
one who performs tricks

tricky /ˈtɹɪk.i/ adj
compliqué complexe délicat épineux
hard to deal with
malin retors rusé
adept at using deception

triclinic adj
triclinique
having three unequal axes all intersecting at oblique angles

tricolour /ˈtraɪˌkʌlə/ /ˈtraɪˌkʌlɚ/ /ˈtrɪkələ, -lɔː/ adj
tricolore trichromate
having three colors

tricolour /ˈtraɪˌkʌlə/ /ˈtraɪˌkʌlɚ/ /ˈtrɪkələ, -lɔː/ n
tricolore
A flag with three stripes of different colours

tricot /ˈtɹikoʊ/ n
tricot
soft knit fabric

tricycle /ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌsɪkəl/ n
tricycle
cycle with three wheels

tricyclist n
tricycliste
person who rides a tricycle

tridecagon n
tridécagone
geometry

trident /ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ n
trident
three-pronged spear

tridermic adj
tridermique
relating to the three germ layers of the embryo: ectoderm, endoderm and mesoderm

triduum /ˈtraɪ.dju.əm/ /ˈtɹɪ.dju.əm/ n
triduum
a period of three days

triennial /tɹaɪˈɛniəl/ adj
triennal
happening every three years
lasting for three years

triennium /traɪˈɛniəm/ /trʌɪˈɛnɪəm/ n
triennal
period of three years

trifecta /tɹaɪˈfɛktə/ n
tiercé
A bet on the first three places of a race in the order

triffid /ˈtɹɪfɪd/ n
triffide
a fictional plant

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ n
babiole bricole broutille
thing of little importance or worth
bagatelle
dessert
vétille broutille
insignificant amount

trifling /ˈtɹaɪfliŋ/ adj
futile
trivial

triforce n
triforce
Shape composed of three triangles in a specific alignment

triforium /tɹaɪ̯ˈfɔːɹɪəm/ n
triforium
gallery of arches

trig /tɹɪɡ/ [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪɡ] n
trigo
trig

trigeminal neuralgia n
névralgie du trijumeau
neuropathic disorder

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ n
actionneur
similar device used to activate any mechanism
activateur
event that initiates others, or incites a response
détente gâchette
finger-operated lever used to fire a gun
gâchette déclenchement

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ v
déclencher
to initiate something
être évocateur ; déchaîner
to spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone)

trigger guard n
pontet
A thin loop surrounding the trigger of a weapon to keep it from accidental discharge

trigger point n
point-détente point-gâchette
hyperirritable spot

trigger warning n
avertissement au public mise en garde
notice warning of traumatic triggers in media

trigger-happy adj
folle de la gâchette fou de la gâchette gâchette facile malade de la gâchette
having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly
impulsif
inclined to behave recklessly

triggerfish n
baliste
fish

trigintillion numeral
quindécilliard
1093

triglyceride /tɹaɪˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/ n
triglycéride

trigonometric /ˌtɹɪɡ ə nəˈmɛ tɹɪk/ adj
trigonométrique
of or relating to trigonometry

trigonometric function n
fonction trigonométrique
a function of an angle

trigonometric identity n
identité trigonométrique

trigonometry /ˌtɹɪɡəˈnɒmətɹi/ n
trigonométrie
branch of mathematics

trigraph n
trigramme
sequence of three letters

trihedron n
trièdre
geometric figure

trijunction n
trijonction
a junction where three things meet

trilemma /tɹaɪˈlɛmə/ n
trilemme
circumstance in which a choice must be made between three options

trilingual adj
trilingue
able to read or speak three languages
expressed or written in three languages

trilingualism n
trilinguisme
the speaking of three languages

trill /tɹɪl/ [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪl] n
consonne roulée
vibrating consonant
trille
rapid alternation of notes

trill /tɹɪl/ [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪl] v
triller
to make a tremulous sound

trilliard numeral
trilliard
1021, a thousand million million million (a billion trillion)

trillion /ˈtɹɪljən/ numeral
billion mille milliards
a million million, 1012
trillion
a million million million, 1018

trilobite /ˈtɹaɪ.ləˌbaɪt/ n
trilobite
member of the class Trilobita

trilogy /ˈtɹɪləd͡ʒi/ n
trilogie
collection of three works

trim /tɹɪm/ [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪm] n
assiette
the manner in which a vessel floats
compensateur
the mechanism used to trim an aircraft
compensation
the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

trim /tɹɪm/ [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪm] v
compenser
to adjust the positions of control surfaces, sometimes using trim tabs
tailler
to reduce slightly

trim one's sails v
réduire la voilure
to make cutbacks

trimaran n
trimaran
type of boat

trimester /tɹ(a)ɪˈmɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /tɹaɪˈmɛs.tɚ/ /ˈtɹ(a)ɪ.mɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹaɪ.mɛs.tɚ/ n
trimestre
period of three months

trimethylamine n
triméthylamine
(CH₃)₃N

trimethylarsine n
triméthylarsine
organic compound

trimillennial adj
trimillénaire
occurring every 3000 years

trimotor adj
trimoteur
that has three motors

trimotor n
trimoteur
aircraft with three piston motors

trinitarianism n
trinitarisme
doctrine of three persons or hypostases in one Godhead

trinitrotoluene n
trinitrotoluène
a highly explosive yellow crystalline substance

trinity /ˈtɹɪnɪti/ n
trinité triade
group or set of three people or things

trinket /ˈtɹɪŋkət/ /ˈtɹɪŋkɪt/ n
babiole bricole broutille
a mere trifle
bibelot breloque colifichet
a small showy ornament or piece of jewelry

trinomial n
trinôme
an expression consisting of three terms

trio /ˈtɹi.əʊ/ /ˈtɹioʊ/ n
trio
passage in the middle of minuet
a piece of music written for three musicians
group of three musicians

triode n
triode
thermionic valve

triose n
triose
sugar containing three carbon atoms

trip /tɹɪp/ n
bévue faux pas
faux pas, a social error
croc-en-jambe croche-pied
act of tripping someone
faux pas
stumble or misstep
trip
period of time in which one experiences drug-induced reverie or hallucinations
voyage balade tour
journey

trip /tɹɪp/ v
faire un croche-pied
to cause to stumble
triper
to experience a state of reverie or to hallucinate
trébucher enfarger se prendre les pieds
to fall over or stumble over an object

trip up v
arnaquer duper tromper
cause to commit an error
se tromper
make a mistake

tripartite /tɹaɪˈpɑɹtaɪt/ /tɹaɪˈpɑːtaɪt/ adj
triparti

tripe /tɹaɪp/ n
bêtise
something valueless
tripe
entrails
tripes
stomach lining of animal for food

tripeptide n
tripeptide
organic compound

triphthong /ˈtɹɪfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɔŋ/ n
triphtongue
monosyllabic vowel combination involving movement from one vowel to another

triple /ˈtɹɪp.l̩/ /ˈtɹɪpəl/ adj
pour trois triple
designed for three users
triple
made up of three related elements
three times the quantity
(music) three times as fast
having three aspects

triple /ˈtɹɪp.l̩/ /ˈtɹɪpəl/ n
triple
(baseball) a three-base hit
a drink with three portions of alcohol
sequence of three elements

triple /ˈtɹɪp.l̩/ /ˈtɹɪpəl/ v
tripler
to multiply by three
to become three times as large

triple goddess n
déesse triple
female triune deity

triple harp n
harpe triple
musical instrument

triple jump n
triple saut
athletics field event

triple jumper n
triple sauteur
athlete who competes in the triple jump

triple play n
triple jeu
(baseball) a play where three outs are recorded

triple point n
point triple
the temperature and pressure at which a substance is in equilibrium

triple sec n
triple sec
any of several triple-distilled liqueurs flavoured with fruit
branded liqueur from Curaçao

triplet /ˈtɹɪ.pə.lɛt/ /ˈtɹɪplət/ n
triolet
(music) group of three notes played in place of two
triplet
group of three
triplé
one of three siblings born at the same time of the same mother

triplicity /tɹɪˈplɪsɪti/ n
triplicité
state of being threefold

triploblastic adj
triploblastique
exhibiting triploblasty

triploid adj
triploïde
having three sets of chromosomes

tripod /ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ /ˈtɹaɪpɒd/ n
trépied
a three-legged stand or mount

tripolar adj
tripolaire
having three poles

triptote /ˈtɹɪptoʊt/ n
triptote
a noun which has only three cases

triptych /ˈtɹɪptɪk/ n
triptyque
art: a picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges

tripwire n
fil de détente
a passive triggering mechanism

triquetra /tɹaɪˈkwɛtɹə/ n
triquetra
shape formed of three vesica piscis

trireme /ˈtɹaɪ.ɹiːm/ n
trirème
galley with three banks of oars

triskaidekaphobia /ˌtɹɪskaɪdɛkəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
triskaidékaphobie
fear or dislike of the number 13

triskeles n
triskèle
symbol consisting of three connected curves

triskelion /trɑɪ.ˈskɛ.li.ən/ /trɪ.ˈskɛ.li.ən/ n
triskèle
figure composed of three interlocked spirals, or three bent human legs

trisomic adj
trisomique
having three copies of a chromosome

trisomy /ˈtɹʌɪ.sə(ʊ)mi/ n
trisomie
three copies of a chromosome

trisomy 21 n
trisomie 21
syndrome

tristetrahedral adj
tri-tétraédrique

tritagonist n
tritagoniste
third role

trite /tɹaɪt/ adj
banal trivial éculé
used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective

tritheism n
trithéisme
belief in three gods
form of Christianity that denies the Trinity

triton n
triton
tritium nucleus
marine gastropods

tritone /ˈtɹaɪˌtoʊn/ /ˈtɹaɪˌtəʊ̯n/ [ˈt̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷaɪˌtʰoʊ̯n] [ˈt̠͡ʃɹ̠̊˔ʷäɪˌtʰoʊ̯n] n
triton
an interval of three whole tones

triturable adj
triturable

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ n
triomphe
conclusive success; victory; conquest
a state of joy or exultation at success
ceremony performed in honour of a victory

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ v
triompher
to prevail over rivals
to succeed

triumphal /tɹaɪˈʌmfəl/ adj
de triomphe triomphal
that celebrates or commemorates a triumph or victory
triomphal
of or relating to a triumph

triumphal arch n
arc de triomphe
monumental arch that commemorates a victory

triumphalism n
triomphalisme
attitude

triumphalist adj
triomphaliste
having a feeling of superiority

triumphant /tɹaɪˈʌmfənt/ adj
triomphal
celebrating victory

triumvirate /tɹaɪ.ˈʌm.vəɹ.ɪt/ n
triumvirat troïka
a ruling group of three

triunity /tɹaɪˈjuːnɪti/ n
tri-unité triunité
the fact or state of being three in one

trivet /ˈtɹɪ.vɪt/ n
dessous-de-plat
stand to support hot dishes and protect the table
trépied
stand with three short legs

trivia /ˈtɹɪvi.ə/ n
bagatelle fadaise
insignificant trifles of little importance

trivial /ˈtɹɪv.i.əl/ adj
banal trivial
common, ordinary
trivial
(mathematics) of being the simplest possible case
(mathematics) self-evident
trivial anodin
of little significance or value

troak /tɹoʊk/ /tɹəʊk/ v
troquer
exchange goods or services without involving money

troat /tɹəʊt/ n
brame
the cry of a deer

troat /tɹəʊt/ v
bramer
to make the cry of a deer

trocar /ˈtɹəʊkɑː(ɹ)/ n
trocart
medical instrument

trochaic /tɹoʊˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
trochaïque
referring to poetry composed of trochees

trochanter n
trochanter
anatomy:end of femur
second segment of the leg of some arthropods

trochee /ˈtɹəʊki/ n
trochée
a metrical foot

trodden /ˈtɹɑdən/ adj
piétiné piétinée
crushed by being walked on

troglodyte /ˈtɹɒɡlədaɪt/ /ˈtɹɒɡləʊdaɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɑɡloʊdaɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɑɡlədaɪt/ n
troglodyte
member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves
anything that lives underground
reclusive or out-of-date person

trogon /ˈtɹəʊɡɒn/ n
trogon
species of bird

troika /ˈtɹɔɪ.kə/ n
troïka
carriage

trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ adj
troyen
celestial object sharing an orbit

trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ n
cheval de Troie trojan
malware

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹɑl/ /tɹɒl/ /tɹəʊl/ n
troll
giant supernatural being; grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges
person who sows discord, or spreads misinformation or propaganda, in order to promote an agenda as part of an organized political campaign
person who makes or posts inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure others into combative argument

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹɑl/ /tɹɒl/ /tɹəʊl/ v
troller
(transitive, intransitive) to make or post inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure (someone) into combative argument

trolley n
perche trolley
device for collecting electrical current from an overhead electrical line

trolley bus n
trolleybus
bus powered via overhead electric cables

trolling /tɹoʊlɪŋ/ /tɹɒlɪŋ/ /tɹəʊlɪŋ/ n
pêche à la traîne
fishing technique
trollage
an instance of trolling - provoking others

trollop /ˈtɹɒl.əp/ n
roulure morue putain pute
strumpet
roulure traînée garce morue pute salope
woman of a vulgar and discourteous disposition

trombone /tɹəmˈboʊn/ /tɹəmˈbəʊn/ /ˌtɹɑmˈboʊn/ /ˌtɹɒmˈbəʊn/ n
trombone
a musical instrument in the brass family

trombonist /tɹɑmˈboʊ.nɪst/ /tɹɒmˈbəʊ.nɪst/ n
tromboniste
person who plays the trombone

trompe l'oeil /-ˈleɪ/ /ˈtɹɔmp ˈlɔɪ/ /ˈtɹɔ̃p ˈlœj/ n
trompe-l'œil
genre of still life painting
painting of this kind

troop /tɹup/ /tɹuːp/ n
troupe
military forces

trooper /ˈtɹuːpɚ/ n
troupier
a soldier

troops /tɹuːps/ n
troupes
military personnel in uniform

troopship n
navire de transport de troupes transport de troupes
ship used to transport military troops

tropane n
tropane

trope /tɹoʊp/ /tɹəʊp/ [tɹ̥əʊp] n
motif
art, literature: something recurring across a genre or type of art or literature
trope expression figurative
rhetoric: figure of speech in which words or phrases are used with a nonliteral or figurative meaning

trophic level n
niveau trophique
position of a group of organisms in a food chain

trophy /ˈtɹoʊfi/ /ˈtɹəʊfi/ n
trophée
object rewarding success

trophy wife n
potiche
young attractive wife who's a status symbol for her husband

tropic /ˈtɹɒpɪk/ n
tropique
either of the two parallels

tropical /ˈtɹoʊ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹɑ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹəʊ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/ adj
tropical
of or pertaining to the tropics
from or similar to a hot humid climate

tropical cyclone n
cyclone tropical
(broad sense)

tropical geometry n
géométrie tropicale
branch of geometry

tropical rainforest n
forêt tropicale humide
forest

tropical storm n
cyclone tropical
cyclone

tropicalization n
tropicalisation

tropicbird /ˈtɹɒ.pɪkˌbɜɹd/ n
paille-en-queue phaéton

tropics n
tropique
region of the Earth

tropism /ˈtɹoʊ.pɪz.əm/ /ˈtɹəʊ.pɪz.əm/ n
tropisme
(biology) turning of an organism

troponin n
troponine
regulatory protein of skeletal and cardiac muscle

troponym n
troponyme
more specific verb (grammar)

tropopause n
tropopause
zone of transition between troposphere and stratosphere

troposphere n
troposphère
lower levels of the atmosphere

trot /tɹɑt/ /tɹɒt/ n
trot
gait of an animal between walk and canter

trot /tɹɑt/ /tɹɒt/ v
trotter
(of a horse) move at a gait between a walk and a canter
walk rapidly

troubadour n
troubadour troubadouresse trobairitz trouvère
an itinerant performer of songs

trouble /ˈtɹə-/ /ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ n
peine
distressful or dangerous situation
peine souci
problème emmerde mal
difficulty
troubles
violent occurrence

trouble /ˈtɹə-/ /ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ v
déranger embêter troubler
to bother; to annoy

trouble in paradise n
y avoir de l'eau dans le gaz
unexpected problem in a supposedly positive situation

troublemaker n
trublion perturbateur fauteur de troubles
one who causes trouble, especially deliberately

troubleshooting n
dépannage
identification and resolution of problems

troublesome /ˈtɹʌbl̩səm/ /ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/ adj
gênant troublant
giving trouble

trough /tɹɑf/ /tɹɑθ/ /tɹɒf/ /tɹɔf/ /tɹɔθ/ n
auge abreuvoir
a long, narrow, open container for feeding animals
creux
a long, narrow depression between waves or ridges
gouttière
a gutter under the eaves of a building
thalweg
a linear atmospheric depression associated with a weather front

trounce /tɹaʊns/ v
battre rosser
to beat severely
pulvériser écraser
to beat thoroughly, to defeat heavily

troupe /tɹuːp/ n
troupe
company of actors, etc.

trouper /ˈtɹuːpɚ/ n
acteur actrice
a member of a theatrical company (a troupe)

trouser leg n
jambe de pantalon

trout /tɹaʊt/ /tɹʌʊt/ n
truite
fish

troutlet n
truitelle
young trout

troutling n
truitelle
young trout

trouvère n
trouvère
a lyric poet using the Northern langue d'oïl

trowel /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/ n
gâche
tool used for smoothing mold
transplantoir déplantoir
scoop-like gardening tool
truelle
mason's tool

troy ounce n
once troy
historical unit

truancy n
absentéisme
the act of shirking from responsibilities and duties

truce /tɹus/ /tɹuːs/ n
trêve
trêve cessez-le-feu
period of time in which no fighting takes place

truck /tɹʌk/ [tɹʌk] [t͡ʃɹʌk] n
camion
heavier motor vehicle designed to carry goods

truck driver n
routier camionneur chauffeur de camion
person employed to drive a truck

truck stop n
aire de repos
roadside service area

truculent /ˈtɹʌkjʊlənt/ adj
agressif agressive
cruel or savage

trudge /tɹʌd͡ʒ/ n
marcher
long and tiring walk

trudge /tɹʌd͡ʒ/ v
crapahuter
to walk wearily with heavy, slow steps

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹuː/ /tɹɪʊ̯/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷu̠ː] adj
vrai
A state in Boolean logic that indicates an affirmative or positive result
concurring with a given set of facts
Legitimate
vrai véritable
Loyal, faithful
Genuine

true believer n
vrai croyant
one who believes in something dogmatically even if it is proven false; a sufferer of true-believer syndrome
strict follower of a doctrine

true blue /ˈtru ˈblu/ /ˌtruː ˈbluː/ adj
très loyal
steadfastly faithful or loyal

true bug n
hétéroptère
any of various insects of the order Hemiptera and in particular of the suborder Heteroptera

true or false adj
vrai ou faux
having as answers only true or false

true to life adj
fidèle à la réalité réaliste
realistic, natural
grandeur nature
having the same dimensions as the original

truffle /ˈtɹʌf.l̩/ n
truffe
tuber

truffle hog n
cochon truffier
pig used for finding truffles

truffled adj
truffé
provided, cooked, or stuffed with truffles

truism n
truisme lapalissade
self-evident or obvious truth

truly /ˈtɹuːli/ adv
vraiment
honestly, genuinely
in accordance with the facts

trumeau /tɹuːˈməʊ/ n
trumeau
pillar

trump /tɹʌmp/ [t͡ʃɹʌmp] n
atout
something that gives one an advantage
suit that outranks all others
atout carte maîtresse
playing card of that suit

trump /tɹʌmp/ [t͡ʃɹʌmp] v
couper
to play a trump on a card of another suit

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ n
barrissement
elephant noise
trompette
brass instrument
trompettiste trompette
musician playing a trumpet

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ v
barrir baréter
make an elephant call
jouer de la trompette trompeter
play the instrument

trumpeter /ˈtɹʌmpɪtə/ /ˈtɹʌmpɪtɚ/ n
pigeon tambour
trumpeter pigeon
trompettiste
person who plays the trumpet

trumpeter finch n
roselin githagine bouvreuil githagine
Bucanetes githagineus

trumpeter pigeon /ˈtɹʌmpətɚ ˈpɪdʒən/ n
pigeon tambour
trumpeter pigeon (Columba livia domestica)

trumpeter swan n
cygne trompette
Cygnus buccinator

truncate /tɹaŋˈkæɪt/ /tɹʌŋˈkeɪt/ /ˈtɹʌŋˌkeɪt/ adj
tronqué
truncated

truncate /tɹaŋˈkæɪt/ /tɹʌŋˈkeɪt/ /ˈtɹʌŋˌkeɪt/ v
tronquer
shorten a decimal number by removing trailing (or leading) digits; to chop
shorten something as if by cutting off part of it

truncated adj
tronqué
Deprived of one of its parts or of its end

truncated icosahedron n
icosaèdre tronqué
polyhedron

truncation n
troncature
act of truncating

truncheon /ˈtɹʌnt͡ʃən/ /ˈtɹʌnʃən/ n
matraque
short club

trundle bed n
lit gigogne
low bed under a higher bed

trunk /tɹʌŋk/ [tɹʌŋk] [t͡ʃɹʌŋk] n
coffre
large suitcase or chest
malle valise coffre (de voiture)
luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon style car
trompe
extended nasal organ of an elephant
tronc
tree trunk

truscum /ˈtɹuːskʌm/ n
truscum

truss /tɹʌs/ n
bandage herniaire
bandage and belt
treillis
framework of beams

trust /tɹʊst/ /tɹʌst/ [tɹɐst] [tɹʌst] [t͡ʃɹ-] n
confiance
confidence in or reliance on some person or quality
trust
a group of businessmen or traders

trust /tɹʊst/ /tɹʌst/ [tɹɐst] [tɹʌst] [t͡ʃɹ-] v
avoir foi en quelqu’un
to give credence to
faire confiance
to have trust

trust, but verify phraseologicalUnit
faites confiance, mais vérifiez

trustee /tɹʌsˈtiː/ n
fiduciaire mandataire social
person to whom property is legally committed in trust

trustful adj
confiant
willing to trust

trustworthiness /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði.nɛs/ n
confiance fiabilité
the state or quality of being trustworthy or reliable

trustworthy /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði/ adj
fiable de confiance digne de confiance digne de foi
reliable

trusty /ˈtɹʌsti/ adj
bon vieux fiable fidèle
reliable

truth /tɹuːθ/ n
vérité
that which is real
conformity to fact or reality
true facts
something acknowledged to be true
state or quality of being true to someone or something

truth be told interjection
pour être honnête
when admitting something one might otherwise lie about

truth or dare n
action ou vérité
game where players perform a dare or answer a question

truth quark n
quark truth quark vérité
truth quark

truth serum n
sérum de vérité
truth serum

truth table n
table de vérité
table showing all possible truth values for an expression

truth value n
valeur de vérité
values in logic

truthful /ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/ adj
sincère
honest, and always telling the truth

truthfulness /ˈtɹuθfəlnəs/ n
véracité
quality of being truthful

truthiness /ˈtɹuːθinəs/ n
fausse vérité
superficial or asserted truthfulness

trutrans adj
truttans

trutrans n
trutrans

try /tɹaɪ/ [tɹ̝̊aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷaɪ̯] [t͡ʃɹaɪ̯] n
dégustation essai
essai
a score in rugby
tentative essai
an attempt

try /tɹaɪ/ [tɹ̝̊aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷaɪ̯] [t͡ʃɹaɪ̯] v
essayer goûter
to taste, sample, etc
essayer tenter tâcher
to attempt
to make an experiment
s'efforcer
to work on something
tester
to put to test
traduire en justice
to put on trial

try on v
essayer
to test the look of

try one's hand v
[[s']]essayer à

try one's luck v
tenter sa chance

try out v
essayer expérimenter mettre à l’essai
to test something

trying /ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
éprouvant
Difficult to endure; arduous

trypanophobia n
trypanophobie

trypanosomiasis n
trypanosomiase
disease caused by a trypanosome

tryptophan /ˈtɹɪptə(ʊ)fæn/ n
tryptophane
essential amino acid

tryst /tɹaɪst/ /tɹɪst/ n
rendez-vous rendez-vous d'amour rendez-vous galant
prearranged meeting, now especially between lovers

tsade /ˈtsɑːdeɪ/ /ˈtsɑːdi/ n
sadhé tsadé
Semitic letter

tsar /(t)sɑɹ/ /(t)sɑː/ /tsɐː/ /zɐː/ /zɑɹ/ /zɑː/ n
tsar tzar
an emperor

tsardom /ˈ(t)sɑː(ɹ)dəm/ /ˈzɑː(ɹ)dəm/ n
tsarat
the territory ruled by a tsar

tsarevich /(t)sɑːˈɹɛvɪtʃ/ /ˈ(t)sɑːɹəvɪtʃ/ /ˈzɑːɹəvɪtʃ/ n
tsarévitch
a son of a tsar, a prince in Russia or Bulgaria

tsarina /tsaˈɹiːnə/ /zaˈɹiːnə/ n
tsarine tzarine
empress or wife of a tsar

tsarism n
tsarisme
system of government

tsarist /ˈ(t)sɑːɹɪst/ /ˈzɑːɹɪst/ adj
tsariste
expressing support for a tsar
tsariste tsarien
from the time of the tsar

tsarist /ˈ(t)sɑːɹɪst/ /ˈzɑːɹɪst/ n
tsariste
one who supports a tsar

tsetse /sitsi/ /sɛtsi/ /titsi/ /tsitsi/ /tsɛtsi/ /tɛtsi/ n
mouche tsé-tsé tsé-tsé
fly of the genus Glossina

tsp n
c.c.
abbreviation for teaspoon

tsunami /(t)suˈnæmi/ /(t)suˈnɑmi/ /(t)suːˈnɑːmi/ n
tsunami raz-de-marée
large, destructive wave generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean

tsundere /ˈtsun.dəɹ.eɪ/ n
tsundere
character who fits the archetype of being cold or hostile before gradually showing a warm and caring side

tsuris /tsuːɹɪs/ /tsʊɹɪs/ n
binz bordel bourbier bousbir embrouilles emmerdes
problems or troubles

tuatara /tuːəˈtɑːɹə/ n
sphénodon
reptile

tub /tʌb/ n
bassine baquet
broad, flat-bottomed vessel
rafiot
slow-moving craft

tuba /ˈtjuː.bə/ /ˈtu.bə/ n
tuba
a large brass musical instrument

tubal /ˈtjuːbəl/ /ˈtubəl/ adj
tubaire
of or pertaining to a tube, especially an anatomical one

tubal ligation n
ligature des trompes
procedure in which a woman's Fallopian tubes are blocked or severed

tubby /ˈtʌbi/ adj
dodu rondelet
stout, rotund

tube /tjuːb/ /tuːb/ /tʃuːb/ n
canette (de bière)
a tin can
tube
cylindrical container
tuyau tube
a pipe

tuber /tjuːbə(ɹ)/ /tubɚ/ n
protubérance
anatomy: rounded, protuberant structure in body
tubercule
fleshy underground stem

tuberculin n
tuberculine
an antigen used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis

tuberculosis /tjuːˌbɜː(ɹ)kjʊˈləʊsɪs/ /tuˌbɚkjʊˈloʊsɪs/ n
tuberculose
infectious disease

tuberose /ˈtjuːbəɹəʊz/ /ˈtubəɹoʊz/ n
tubéreuse
Polianthes tuberosa

tubuliflorous adj
tubuliflore

tubulin n
tubuline
proteins used as the material for microtubules

tuck /tʌk/ v
rentrer
push the end of fabric out of sight
tucker
conceal one's penis

tucute /ˈtuːkjuːt/ n
tucute

tufa n
tuffeau
calcareous deposit of lime found near hot springs

tuff /tʌf/ n
tuf volcanique tuf
a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash

tuft /tʌft/ n
touffe
bunch

tufted antshrike n
batara othello
passerine bird of the antibird family

tufted duck n
fuligule morillon
Aythya fuligula

tufted puffin /ˈtʌftɪd ˈpʌfɪn/ n
macareux huppé
Fratercula cirrhata

tufted titmouse n
mésange bicolore
Baeolophus bicolor

tug /tʌɡ/ n
tirement
sudden pull

tug /tʌɡ/ v
remorquer
to tow by tugboat
tirer
to pull repeatedly
to pull with great effort

tug of war /ˈtʌɡ əv ˌwɔː(r)/ n
tir à la corde
game

tugboat /ˈtʌɡboʊt/ /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/ n
remorqueur
small, powerful boat

tughra n
tuğra
signature of an Ottoman sultan

tugrik n
tugrik
the Mongolian unit of currency

tui /ˈtuːi/ /ˈtʉːiː/ n
méliphage tui tui cravate-frisée
Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae

tuition /tjuːˈɪʃən/ /tuˈɪʃən/ /ˈtjuːʃən/ n
cours
training or instruction provided by a teacher or tutor
frais d'inscription frais de scolarité minerval
sum of money paid for instruction

tularemia /ˌt(j)uːləˈɹiːmɪə/ n
tularémie
infectious disease

tulip /ˈtjuːlɪp/ /ˈtulɪp/ /ˈtʃuːlɪp/ n
tulipe
plant

tulip tree n
tulipier
North American tree

tulipomania n
tulipomanie
speculative enthusiasm for tulips

tulle /tjuːl/ /tuːl/ /tʊl/ n
tulle
kind of silk lace

tumble /ˈtʌmbl̩/ n
culbute
a fall

tumble /ˈtʌmbl̩/ v
dégringoler culbuter
to fall end over end

tumble dryer n
sèche-linge sécheuse
electrical device

tumblelog n
tumblr
microblog on Tumblr

tumbler /ˈtʌmblɚ/ n
tumbler
drinking glass without stem

tumbleweed /ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/ /ˈtʌmbəlˌwid/ n
virevoltant
plant which breaks loose and is driven by the wind

tumbril /ˈtʌmbɹɪl/ n
charrette
cart
charrette des condamnés
cart used to carry prisoners to death

tumefy /ˈt(j)uːmɪfaɪ/ v
tuméfier
to cause to swell

tumescent /tjuˈmɛsənt/ /tuˈmɛsənt/ adj
tumescent tumescente

tummy /ˈtʌ.mi/ n
bidon
childish language for stomach

tumor /tjuː.mə/ /tuː.mɚ/ n
tumeur
oncology, pathology: an abnormal growth

tumult /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/ /ˈtuː.mʌlt/ /ˈtʃuː.mʌlt/ [ˈtʌmʌlt̰̚] n
bagarre
riot or uprising
barouf baroufe
noise as made by a crowd

tumultuous /tjʊˈmʌl.tjʊ.əs/ /tuˈmʌl.t͡ʃu.əs/ /tə-/ adj
tumultueux orageuse orageux tumultuaire tumultueuse
causing or characterized by tumult

tumulus /ˈtjuːmjələs/ /ˈtuːmjələs/ n
tumulus
mound of earth

tuna /ˈtjuː.nə/ /ˈtu.nə/ /ˈtʃuː.nə/ n
thon
fish

tuna salad n
salade de thon

tundra /ˈtʌndɹə/ n
toundra
flat treeless arctic region

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ /tʃuːn/ n
mélodie air
melody
tube

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ /tʃuːn/ v
accorder
to adjust a musical instrument
syntoniser
to adjust the frequency on a radio or TV set, so as to receive the desired channel

tune in v
syntoniser
to select a channel, station, etc., as on television or radio

tuner /ˈtjuː.nə/ /ˈtuː.nɚ/ /ˈtʃuː.nə/ n
accordeur
device that shows the deviation of the played pitch from the desired pitch
person who tunes a piano or organ
syntonisateur syntoniseur
the component of an audio system that receives radio broadcasts.

tung tree /ˈtʊŋ ˌtɹiː/ /ˈtʌŋ ˌtɹiː/ n
tung
East Asian tree

tungstate n
tungstate
salt of tungstic acid

tungsten /ˈtʌŋstən/ n
tungstène wolfram
chemical element

tungstic /ˈtʌŋstɪk/ adj
tungstique
of or relating to tungsten

tunic /tjuːnɪk/ /tuːnɪk/ n
tunique
garment

tuning /tjuːnɪŋ/ /tuːnɪŋ/ n
accordage
the calibration of a musical instrument to a standard pitch
paramétrage tuning
the adjustment of a system or circuit to secure optimum performance
réglage
action of the verb to tune

tuning fork /tjʉːnɪŋ foːk/ n
diapason
fork-shaped object which emits a tone

tuning key n
cheville
peg or screw to loosen or tighten strings on musical instruments

tuning wrench n
accordoir

tunnel /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ n
tunnel
an underground or underwater passage

tunnel boring machine n
tunnelier
a large machine used to excavate tunnels with a circular cross section

tunnel diode n
diode à effet tunnel
semiconductor diode with negative resistance

tunnel vision n
vision tunnelisée vision tunnellaire
restricted field of vision

tuple /ˈtjuːpəl/ /ˈtuːpəl/ /ˈtʊpəl/ /ˈtʌpəl/ /ˈt͡ʃuːpəl/ n
n-uplet
set of values passed as a parameter
uplet n-uplet
in set theory

turban /ˈtɜːbən/ /ˈtɝbən/ n
turban
man’s head-dress
woman’s hat

turbanned adj
turbané
Wearing a turban

turbid /ˈtɜː(ɹ)bɪd/ adj
trouble turbide
having the lees or sediment disturbed; roiled; muddy; thick; not clear

turbidity n
turbidité
the state of being turbid

turbine /ˈtəːˌbaɪn/ /ˈtəːˌbɪn/ /ˈtɚ.bɪn/ /ˈtɚˌbaɪn/ n
turbine
rotary machine

turbocharged adj
turbocompressé
having turbocharger

turbojet n
turboréacteur
type of jet engine

turboprop n
turbopropulseur
type of gas-turbine aircraft engine

turboshaft n
turbomoteur
gas-turbine engine designed to transmit power by means of a geared shaft

turbot /ˈtɜːbət/ /ˈtɝbət/ n
turbot
Scophthalmus maximus
any of various flatfishes of family Scophthalmidae

turbulence /ˈtɜː.bjə.ləns/ /ˈtɝ.bjə.ləns/ n
turbulence
disturbance in gas, fluid

turbulent /ˈtɜːbjələnt/ /ˈtɝbjələnt/ adj
mouvementé
violently disturbed or agitated

turbulent flow n
écoulement turbulent
irregular viscous flow

turd /tɜːd/ /tɝd/ n
étron crotte
piece of solid feces

tureen /t(j)uˈɹin/ /təˈɹin/ /təˈɹiːn/ /t͡ʃəˈɹiːn/ /t͡ʃʊˈɹiːn/ n
soupière
broad deep serving dish for soup or stew

turf /tɚf/ /tɜːf/ n
champ de courses hippodrome
a racetrack; or the sport of horse racing
gazon motte
a piece of such a layer cut from the soil and used to make a lawn

turf /tɚf/ /tɜːf/ v
gazonner
to create a lawn by laying turfs

turgid /ˈtɚ.d͡ʒɪd/ /ˈtɜː.d͡ʒɪd/ adj
turgide
distended beyond natural state

turkey /ˈtɜːki/ /ˈtɝki/ n
dinde dindon
bird in the genus Meleagris
dindon dinde viande de dinde viande de dindon
flesh or meat of this bird

turkey-chick n
dindonneau
young turkey

turkey-hen n
dinde dinde femelle
female turkey

turkeycock n
dindon
male turkey

turmeric /təɹ.ˈmɛ.ɾɪk/ /ˈtjuː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ /ˈtuː.mə.ɹɪk/ /ˈtɜɹ.məɹ.ɪk/ /ˈtɜː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ /ˈtʃuː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ [ˈtʰu.mɚ.ɪk] [ˈtʰɝ.mɚ.ɪk] n
curcuma
spice
plant
curcumine
dye

turmoil /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/ n
tourmente tumulte désordre chaos
a state of great disorder or uncertainty

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
tour
one's chance to make a move in a game
chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ v
devenir
become
tourner
change the direction or orientation of, especially by rotation
move around an axis through itself
change one's direction of travel

turn a blind eye v
fermer les yeux
to ignore or deliberately overlook

turn a deaf ear v
faire la sourde oreille
to refuse to listen or hear something

turn around v
retourner
to physically rotate horizontally 360 degrees
se retourner
to change to the opposite opinion or position

turn away v
détourner
(intransitive) to bend or turn from a fixed course
(intransitive) to rotate oneself so as not to face someone or something
(transitive) to bend or turn from a fixed course

turn back the clock v
remonter le temps
return to a previous state

turn down v
baisser
reduce amount
refuser décliner
refuse, decline, deny

turn heads v
attirer le regard
to garner attention

turn in v
dénoncer
to relinquish; to tell on someone to the authorities

turn in one's grave v
se retourner dans sa tombe
be appalled, offended or disgusted by something, despite being deceased

turn into v
devenir se transformer en
intransitive: become

turn of events n
concours de circonstances
deviation from the expected

turn of phrase n
tour de phrase tournure de phrase
expression which is worded in a distinctive way

turn off v
dégoûter répugner
repulse
fermer
rotate a tap or valve to stop outflow
éteindre
switch off appliance or light

turn on v
allumer mettre en marche
(intransitive) to power up
allumer ouvrir démarrer mettre en marche
(transitive) to activate an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.
emballer
to attract or arouse or fill with pleasure
ouvrir allumer
to set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve

turn on one's heel v
tourner les talons
to turn around and leave the other way

turn one's back v
tourner le dos
to forsake, to abandon; to ignore

turn one's coat v
retourner sa veste tourner casaque
to turn against a previous affiliation of allegiance

turn one's life around v
reprendre sa vie en main

turn out v
débarquer expulser éjecter
to refuse service or shelter; to eject or evict
démouler
to remove from a mould, bowl etc.
produire sortir
to produce; make
s'avérer
to become apparent or known
s'avérer se finir se terminer
to result; end up
se pointer
to attend; show up
sortir
to leave a road
éteindre
to extinguish a light or other device

turn over v
produire remettre retourner
renverser retourner
to flip over

turn over a new leaf v
tourner une nouvelle page
to engage in self-improvement

turn the other cheek v
tendre l'autre joue
accept injury without revenge

turn the tables v
la roue tourne les mouches ont changé d'âne

turn up v
arriver se pointer
to appear unexpectedly

turn up for the book n
agréable surprise bonne surprise
unexpected surprise

turn up one's nose v
faire la fine bouche lever le nez
to refuse, especially as due to pride and status
to sneer

turn upside down v
renverser
to rotate top to bottom

turn-off n
tue-l'amour
something that repulses, disgusts, or discourages

turnbuckle n
ridoir
nautical equipment

turncoat /ˈtəːn.kəʊt/ /ˈtɝn.koʊt/ n
renégat apostat traître
traitor

turner /ˈtɜː.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɝ.nɚ/ n
tourneur décolleteur décolleteuse tourneuse
person working a lathe

turnery /ˈtɜː(ɹ)nəɹi/ n
tournerie
art of using a lathe

turning /ˈtɜː.nɪŋ/ /ˈtɝ.nɪŋ/ n
virage
A turn or deviation from a straight course

turning point n
tournant moment charnière
decisive point

turnip /ˈtɜː.nɪp/ /ˈtɝ.nɪp/ n
navet
white root of Brassica rapa

turnip greens n
brocoli-rave rapini
leaves of the turnip plant

turnip moth n
noctuelle des moissons
Agrotis segetum

turnkey /ˈtɜː(ɹ)nˌkiː/ adj
clé en main clés en main
ready to use without further assembly

turnkey /ˈtɜː(ɹ)nˌkiː/ n
guichetier
slang: warder

turnout /ˈtɜː(ɹ)naʊt/ n
taux de participation
number of people who attend or participate in an event

turnover n
chausson
pastry
chiffre d'affaires
sales transacted
renversement
act of overturning something

turnpike /ˈtɜː(ɹ)npaɪk/ n
route à péage
toll road

turnstile /ˈtɜːnstaɪl/ /ˈtɝnstaɪl/ n
tourniquet
rotating mechanical device

turntable /ˈtɜːnteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtɝnˌteɪbəl/ n
plaque tournante
rotating platform for turning cars and trucks
rotating platform for turning locomotives
platine
circular rotating platform
platine tourne-disque table de lecture
circular rotating platform of a record player or a disk jockey's console

turophile n
fromagophile
cheese-lover

turpentine /ˈtɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈtɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ n
térébenthine essence de térébenthine
volatile essential oil

turpitude /ˈtɜɹpətuːd/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ)pɪtjuːd/ n
turpitude
act evident of such a depravity
inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness

turquoise /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪz/ adj
turquoise
having a pale greenish-blue colour

turquoise /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪz/ n
turquoise
colour
gemstone

turret /ˈtɝ.ɪt/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪt/ /ˈtʌɹ.ɪt/ n
tourelle
a little tower

turron /təˈɹɒn/ n
touron

turtle /ˈtɜːtl̩/ /ˈtɝtl̩/ [ˈtʰɝɾɫ̩] n
tortue
land or marine reptile with a shell
Roman attack method
tortue de mer
sea turtle

turtle /ˈtɜːtl̩/ /ˈtɝtl̩/ [ˈtʰɝɾɫ̩] v
capoter faire un tonneau se renverser
flip over onto the back or top; to turn upside down
chasser
hunt turtles

turtle dove /ˈtɜːtəldʌv/ /ˈtɝtəldʌv/ n
tourterelle
bird in the genus Streptopelia

turtle ship n
bateau tortue
Warship

turtleneck n
col roulé
high, close-fitting collar rolled up
turtleneck sweater

tush /tʊʃ/ n
derrière postérieur
buttocks

tusk /ˈtʌsk/ n
défense dague
pointed tooth

tussic adj
tussigène tussique
relating to a cough

tussle /ˈtʌsəl/ n
querelle
a conflict, an argument, a disagreement
fight or struggle

tussle /ˈtʌsəl/ v
quereller
to have a tussle

tussock /ˈtʌs.ək/ n
tussack
tuft or clump of grass or verdure

tut tut /ˈtʌt ˈtʌt/ [ˈǀˈǀ] interjection
tss-tss
exclamation of disapproval

tute /tut/ n
tute
card game

tutelage /-əd͡ʒ/ /ˈtjuːtlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈtjuːtələd͡ʒ/ /ˈtjuːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈtuːtlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈtuːtələd͡ʒ/ /ˈtuːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːtlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːtələd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
tutelle
The act of guarding or protecting; guardianship; protection

tutelary /ˈtjuːtɪləɹɪ/ /ˈtutɪlɛɹɪ/ adj
tutélaire
having guardianship or protection of

tutelary /ˈtjuːtɪləɹɪ/ /ˈtutɪlɛɹɪ/ n
tuteur
a guardian

tutelary deity /ˈtutɪlɜɹi ˈdeɪəti/ /ˈtʃuːtɪləɹi ˈdiːəti/ n
génie
minor protective or otherwise helpful deity

tutorial /tjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/ /tuˈtɔɹijəɫ/ /tʃʉˈtoːɹiəɫ/ /tʊˈtɔɹijəɫ/ n
TD
interactive class taught by a tutor
didacticiel tutoriel
self-paced learning exercise
tutoriel
computing: video that is basically a how-to

tutti-frutti /ˌtutiˈfɹuti/ /ˌtuːtɪˈfɹuːtɪ/ n
glace plombières plombières tutti-frutti
variety of ice cream

tutu /ˈtutu/ /ˈtuːtuː/ n
tutu
ballet skirt

tuwhit tuwhoo /tʊˌwɪt tʊˈwuː/ interjection
hou-hou
hoot of an owl

tuxedo /tʌkˈsidoʊ/ /tʌkˈsiːdəʊ/ n
smoking
formal jacket
formal suit

tuyere /tuˈjɛɹ/ /tuːˈjɛə/ /twiˈjɛɹ/ /twiːˈ(j)ɛə/ /ˈtwaɪə/ /ˈtwɪə/ /ˈtwɪɹ/ n
tuyère
fixture through which the blast is delivered into a furnace

twaddle /ˈtwɑdəl/ /ˈtwɒdəl/ n
fadaise sornette
Empty or silly idle talk or writing

twat /twæt/ /twɑt/ /twɔt/ [tʰw̥æt] [tʰw̥ɑt] [tʰw̥ɔt] n
con
idiot
con chatte
vulgar slang, vagina

tweak /twiːk/ n
ajustement retouche
a slight adjustment or modification
coup sec
a sharp pinch or jerk; a twist or twitch; as, a tweak of the nose

tweak /twiːk/ v
retoucher ajuster fignoler personnaliser
to slightly adjust or modify
tordre
to pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch

tweed /twiːd/ n
tweed
coarse woolen fabric

tweet /twiːt/ n
gazouillis pépiement
sound
tweet gazouillis
internet: entry

tweet /twiːt/ v
twitter tweeter gazouiller twitterer
internet: to post an update to Twitter

tweeter /ˈtwitɚ/ /ˈtwiːtə/ n
haut-parleur d’aigus
An electronic speaker designed to produce high-frequency sound
twitteur twitteuse twitto
One who posts tweets on Twitter

tweezers /ˈtwizɚz/ /ˈtwiːzəz/ n
pince à épiler pincette
small pincer-like instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling small objects

twelfth /twɛlf/ /twɛlftθ/ /twɛlfθ/ /twɛlθ/ [tʰw̥ɛlfθ] [tʰw̥ɛlʷf] [tʰw̥ɛl̪θ] adj
douzième douze
ordinal form of twelve

twelfth /twɛlf/ /twɛlftθ/ /twɛlfθ/ /twɛlθ/ [tʰw̥ɛlfθ] [tʰw̥ɛlʷf] [tʰw̥ɛl̪θ] n
douzième
one of twelve equal parts of a whole

twelfth grade n
terminale

twelfthly adv
douzièmement

twelfty numeral
douzante six-vingts
one hundred twenty

twelve /twelv/ /twəlv/ /twɛlv/ /twɛv/ [tw̥eɫv] [tw̥əɫv] [tw̥ɛv] [tw̥ɛɫv] numeral
douze
cardinal number 12

twelve o'clock n
douze heures
start of the first hour of the day (expressed in the 12-hour system; 12 [[a.m.]])
start of the thirteenth hour of the day (12 [[p.m.]])

twelve-tone technique pn
dodécaphonisme
system of musical composition

twenties n
années 20 années vingt
the decade of the 1920s

twentieth /-ɪθ/ /ˈtwɛn.(t)i.əθ/ [ˈtw̥ɛ.ɾ̃i.əθ] adj
vingtième
ordinal form of twenty

twentieth /-ɪθ/ /ˈtwɛn.(t)i.əθ/ [ˈtw̥ɛ.ɾ̃i.əθ] n
vingtième
portion of whole
ordinal object

twenty /ˈtweɪnti/ /ˈtwɛni/ /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʊn(t)i/ /ˈtwʌn(t)i/ [ˈtw̥ɛɾ̃i] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃nti] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃ɾ̃i] numeral
vingt
cardinal number

twenty two numeral
vingt deux
22

twenty-eight /ˌtwɛntiˈeɪt/ numeral
vingt-huit
number

twenty-eighth adj
vingt-huitième
ordinal form of twenty-eight

twenty-eighth n
vingt-huitième
one of twenty-eight equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-eighth position

twenty-fifth adj
vingt-cinquième
the ordinal form of the number twenty-five

twenty-fifth n
vingt-cinquième
one of twenty-five equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-fifth position

twenty-first n
vingt-et-unième
ordinal
portion of a whole

twenty-five /ˌtwɛntiˈfaɪv/ numeral
vingt-cinq
twenty-five

twenty-five/eight adv
non-stop sans arrêt sans débander sans mollir
colloquial, hyperbolic: unceasingly

twenty-four /ˌtwɛntiˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfoə/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔː/ numeral
vingt-quatre
cardinal number

twenty-four seven adv
[[vingt-quatre heures sur vingt-quatre]], sept jours sur sept
constantly

twenty-fourth adj
vingt-quatrième
the ordinal form of the number twenty-four

twenty-fourth n
vingt-quatrième
one of twenty-four equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-fourth position

twenty-nine numeral
vingt-neuf
cardinal number

twenty-ninth adj
vingt-neuvième
ordinal form of the number twenty-nine

twenty-ninth n
vingt-neuvième
one of twenty-nine equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-ninth position

twenty-one /ˌtwɛntiˈwɒn/ /ˌtwɛntiˈwʌn/ /ˌtwʌntiˈwʌn/ n
vingt-et-un
blackjack card game

twenty-one /ˌtwɛntiˈwɒn/ /ˌtwɛntiˈwʌn/ /ˌtwʌntiˈwʌn/ numeral
vingt-et-un
cardinal number

twenty-second adj
vingt-deuxième
the ordinal form of the number twenty-two

twenty-second n
vingt-deuxième
person or thing in the twenty-second position
one of twenty-two equal parts of a whole

twenty-seven numeral
vingt-sept
twenty-seven

twenty-seventh /ˌtwɛn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ /ˌtwʌn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ adj
vingt-septième
ordinal for of twenty-seven

twenty-seventh /ˌtwɛn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ /ˌtwʌn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ n
vingt-septième
one of twenty-seven parts
person or thing in the twenty-seventh position

twenty-six /ˌtwɛntiˈsɪks/ numeral
vingt-six
cardinal number

twenty-sixth adj
vingt-sixième
ordinal number

twenty-sixth n
vingt-sixième
one of twenty-six equal parts of a whole
the person or thing in the twenty-sixth position

twenty-third adj
vingt-troisième
the ordinal form of the number twenty-three

twenty-third n
vingt-troisième
one of twenty-three equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-third position

twenty-three /ˈtwɛntiˈθɹiː/ numeral
vingt-trois
twenty-three

twenty-two /ˌtwɛntiˈtuː/ /ˌtwʌntiˈtu/ numeral
vingt-deux
twenty-two

twentysomething n
vingtenaire
aged between twenty and twenty-nine

twice /twaɪs/ [tw̥aɪs] adv
deux fois
two times

twiddle /ˈtwɪdəl/ v
bidouiller tripoter
to wiggle, fidget

twiddle one's thumbs v
se tourner les pouces
to circle one's thumbs around one another
to wait or dawdle

twig /twɪɡ/ [tʰw̥ɪɡ] n
brindille
a small thin branch

twig /twɪɡ/ [tʰw̥ɪɡ] v
piger capter entraver
to realise something

twigil n
twigil

twilight /ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/ n
crépuscule demi-jour
light before rising and after the setting of the Sun
crépuscule entre chien et loup
evening twilight
pénombre brumes
faint light; dubious medium

twill /twɪl/ [twɪɫ] n
armure
weaving pattern

twin /twɪn/ [tw̥ɪn] n
jumeau jumelle
either of two people who shared the same uterus, or of two similar or closely related objects
twin
hotel room with two beds

twine /twaɪn/ n
convolution torsion
a twist; a convolution
ficelle
strong thread

twinge /twɪnd͡ʒ/ n
élancement
sudden sharp pain

twink /twɪŋk/ [tʰw̥ɪŋk] n
gonzesse lopette
weak or effeminate man
minet
gay slang: young, attractive, slim man

twinkhon /ˈtwɪŋk.hʌn/ n
twinkhon

twinkle /ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/ v
briller
to be bright with delight
to shine with a flickering light; to glimmer
cligner
to bat, blink or wink the eyes
virevolter
to flit to and fro

twirl /ˈtwɜːl/ /ˈtwɝl/ n
pirouette
Movement where one spins round elegantly; a pirouette

twirl /ˈtwɜːl/ /ˈtwɝl/ v
pirouetter
to perform a twirl
tournoyer
to rotate rapidly

twist /twɪst/ [tw̥ɪst] n
torsion
sprain, especially to the ankle
twist
type of dance

twist /twɪst/ [tw̥ɪst] v
tordre entortiller
to turn the ends in opposite directions

twist drill n
foret

twist of fate n
ironie du destin ironie du sort

twist someone's arm v
forcer la main
to coerce

twist the knife v
remuer le couteau dans la plaie

twisted /ˈtwɪstɪd/ adj
tordu
contorted
mentally disturbed or unsound
vrillé
wound spirally

twisted pair n
paire torsadée
electrical connection

twisties n
pertes de figure
loss of body positioning awareness

twit /twɪt/ [tʰw̥ɪt] n
abruti andouille couillon twit
a foolish or annoying person

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ [tʰw̥ɪt͡ʃ] n
tic
brief, small (sometimes involuntary) movement out of place and then back again
tord-nez morailles
(farriery)

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ [tʰw̥ɪt͡ʃ] v
secouer spasmer tressauter
to perform a twitch; spasm

twitcher /ˈtwɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
cocheur
eager bird watcher

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] n
billet de deux dollars
two-dollar bill
deux
digit or figure

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] numeral
deux
numerical value

two beers, please phraseologicalUnit
deux bières, s'il vous plait
two beers, please

two birds with one stone n
d'une pierre deux coups
two things by one action

two cents n
grain de sel mes deux cents
one's opinion

two heads are better than one proverb
deux avis valent mieux qu'un deux têtes valent mieux qu'une il y a plus dans deux têtes que dans une
joint thinking pays

two hundred /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
deux cents
cardinal number 200

two hundred fifty-sixth note n
sextuple croche
note

two o'clock n
deux heures
the start of the third hour

two pair n
deux paires double paire
poker hand that contains two pairs

two pennies' worth n
grain de sel
one's opinion

two shot n
plan de deux personnes plan sur deux personnes
A scene shot with the camera positioned to observe two actors

two sides of the same coin n
les deux côtés de la médaille

two thousand numeral
deux mille
cardinal number

two-barred warbler n
pouillot à deux barres
Phylloscopus plumbeitarsus

two-dimensional adj
bidimensionnel
existing in two dimensions
not creating the illusion of depth

two-faced /ˈtuːˈfeɪst/ adj
fourbe

two-factor authentication n
A2F double authentification
security method

two-hundredth /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹədθ/ /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹɪdθ/ adj
deux-centième
ordinal of 200

two-legged /tuːˈlɛɡɪd/ /ˈtuːlɛɡd/ adj
bipède
having two legs

two-legged tie n
match aller-retour

two-norm n
norme 2
mathematical measure of length

two-party system n
bipartisme
dominance of two parties

two-seater n
biplace
vehicle with seats for two people

two-spirit /tuːˈspɪɹɪt/ /ˈtuːˌspɪɹɪt/ adj
bispirituel
pertaining to a [[two-spirit]]

two-spirit /tuːˈspɪɹɪt/ /ˈtuːˌspɪɹɪt/ n
bardache berdache bispirituel
gender-variant Native American

two-stroke engine n
moteur à deux temps
two-stroke engine

two-way street n
donnant-donnant échange de bons procédés
interaction in which parties give and take equally
rue à double sens
street in which traffic is allowed to proceed in two directions

two-wheel tractor n
motoculteur
tractor with one axle

two-wheeler n
deux-roues
bicycle or motorcycle

twofold adj
double
double

twosome /ˈtuːsəm/ n
couple
a group of two people; two individuals or components

txt n
texto

tycoon /taɪˈkuːn/ n
magnat tycoon
wealthy, powerful business person

tying /ˈtaɪ.ɪŋ/ v
fixation
action of the verb to tie; ligature

tyke /taɪk/ n
bâtard
a mongrel dog

tympanosclerosis n
tympanosclérose

type /taɪp/ n
caractère
printing block letter/character
type
computing theory: tag indicating data type
type genre
grouping based on shared characteristics
type genre style
preferred sort of person

type /taɪp/ v
dactylographier taper taper à la machine
to use a typewriter
taper dactylographier
to enter characters into a computer using keyboard

type safety n
sûreté du typage
the extent to which a programming language discourages or prevents type errors

typeface n
police de caractères fonte de caractères police d’écriture
font family

typescript /ˈtʌɪpskɹɪpt/ n
tapuscrit
typewritten material, especially such a copy of a manuscript

typeset v
composer
to set into type

typesetter n
typographe compositeur-typographe typo typote
person

typesetting n
composition
setting or composition

typewriter [ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)] n
dactylo
one who uses a typewriter
machine à écrire
machine used to print text by pressing keys

typewritten adj
dactylographié
written using a typewriter

typhoid fever n
fièvre typhoïde
illness

typhoon /taɪˈfun/ /taɪˈfuːn/ n
typhon
hurricane in the Pacific

typhus /ˈtaɪfəs/ n
typhus
disease

typical /ˈtɪpɪkl̩/ adj
typique représentatif
capturing the overall sense of a thing

typically /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/ /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl.i/ adv
habituellement ordinairement
in an expected or customary manner
typiquement
in a typical manner

typing /ˈtaɪpɪŋ/ n
dactylographie
the act of typing
typage
assigning by type

typist /ˈtaɪpɪst/ n
dactylo dactylographe
person who types

typo /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ n
coquille faute de frappe
error

typo /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ v
faire une coquille faire une faute de frappe
make a typographical error

typographer n
bostryche typographe
kind of bark beetle
typographe
person skilled in typography

typographical adj
typographique
pertaining to typography or printing

typographical error n
bourdon coquille doublon faute de frappe mastic sauton
typing error

typographically adv
typographiquement
in a typographical manner

typography /taɪˈpɑɡɹəfi/ /taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/ n
typographie
art and technique

typological adj
typologique
of or relating to typology

typology /taɪˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
typologie
classification of languages
result of the classification of things according to their characteristics
systematic classification of the types of something according to their common characteristics

typonym n
typonyme
name based on a type

typosquatting n
typosquattage
registration of names likely to be mistyped by users

tyrannical /taɪ-/ /tɪˈɹænɪkəl/ adj
tyrannique
of, or relating to tyranny, of a tyrant

tyrannicide /taɪˈɹænɪsaɪd/ n
tyrannicide
killing of a tyrant

tyrannize v
tyranniser
oppress someone

tyrannosaur n
tyrannosaure
large bipedal carnivorous dinosaur

tyrannosaurus /tɪˌɹænəˈsɔːɹəs/ n
tyrannosaure
dinosaur

tyranny /ˈtɪɹəni/ n
tyrannie
government in which a single ruler has absolute power
absolute power, or its use
extreme severity or rigour
office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler

tyrant /ˈtaɪɹənt/ n
tyran
harsh and cruel ruler
person who abuses their power

tyre /taɪə(ɹ)/ n
pneu pneumatique
wheel covering

tyrosine n
tyrosine
nonessential amino acid

tzaraath n
lèpre
any of various disfigurements associated with certain kinds of ritual impurity in Judaism

tzatziki /sæˈtsɪ.kɪ/ /tsæˈtsɪ.kɪ/ /tsɑˈtsi.ki/ /zæˈtsɪ.kɪ/ n
tzatziki
appetizer made from yoghurt

tzitzit n
tsitsis tsitsit tzitzis
knots on a tallit

tête-à-tête /ˌteɪt.əˈteɪt/ /ˌtɛt.əˈtɛt/ n
tête-à-tête
face-to-face meeting

ubac /ˈju.bæk/ /ˈjuː.bæk/ /ˈu.bæk/ /ˈuː.bæk/ n
ubac
a shady slope i.e. facing away from the sun

uber- /ˈu.bə(ɹ)/ [ˈjuːbə] [ˈyːbə] [ˈɪuːbə] prefix
mega- super-
slang: super, really, mega-

uberisation n
uberisation ubérisation
utilisation of data platforms to bypass centrally planned corporations

uberize v
uberifier ubériser

ubiquitin n
ubiquitine
small polypeptide

ubiquitous /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/ /juːˈbɪkwətəs/ adj
ubiquiste ubiquitaire omniprésent
being everywhere
ubiquitaire ubiquiste
seeming to appear everywhere at the same time

ubiquity /juˈbɪkwɪti/ n
ubiquité
omnipresence

udarnik n
oudarnik ouvrier de choc
shock worker, super-productive worker in the Soviet Union and the other countries from the Soviet Block

udder /ˈʌdə/ /ˈʌdɚ/ n
pis mamelle tétine
organ formed of the mammary glands of female quadruped mammals

udon n
udon
udon

ufologist /ˌjuːˈfɑləd͡ʒɪst/ n
ufologue ovniologue
person who studies UFOs

ufology /ˌjuːɛfˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌjuːˈfɑləd͡ʒi/ n
ufologie ovniologie
the study of UFOs

ugh [ə] [əx] [əχ] [ɯx] [ɯɣ] [ɯʀ̊] [ɯχ] interjection
beurk
to express disgust

ugli /ˈʌɡli/ n
ugli
cross between a tangerine and grapefruit

uglify /ˈʌɡlɪfaɪ/ v
enlaidir
to make ugly

ugliness n
laideur mocheté
condition of being ugly

ugly /ˈʌɡli/ adj
laid moche vilain
displeasing to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing
vilain
offensive to one's sensibilities or morality

ugly as sin adj
laid comme un pou laid comme les sept péchés capitaux
extremely ugly

ugly duckling n
vilain petit canard vilaine petite canarde
one who is ugly, but who is expected to become beautiful as they mature

ugly stick /ˈʌɡli ˌstɪk/ n
bâton laid
traditional Newfoundland musical instrument fashioned from household and toolshed items

uh /ʌː/ interjection
euh
expression of confusion or uncertainty
space filler or pause during conversation

uh-oh /ˈʔʌ.ʔoʊ/ /ˈʔʌ.ʔəʊ/ [ˈʔʌ̆ʔ˦oʊ˨] [ˈʔʌ̆ʔ˦əʊ˨] interjection
oups
exclamation

uhlan /ˈ(j)uːlən/ n
uhlan
soldier with lance

ukase /juːˈkeɪz/ /ˈjuːkeɪs/ n
oukase ukase
any absolutist or arrogant order
proclamation from the Russian ruler

ukha n
oukha soupe de poisson
a soup in Russian cuisine

ukiyo-e /uː.ˈki.oʊ.ˌeɪ/ /uːˌkiːjəʊˈeɪ/ n
ukiyo-e
Japanese painting or woodblock print depicting everyday life

ukulele /juː.kə.ˈleɪ.li/ /ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ/ n
ukulélé
small four-stringed guitar

ulcer /ʌlsə/ /ʌlsɚ/ n
ulcère
open sore

ulceration n
ulcération
development of an ulcer

ulcerous /ˈʌl.sɚ.əs/ adj
ulcéreux
of or relating to an ulcer, ulcers

ulexite /juˈlɛkˌsaɪt/ /ˈjuː.lɪkˌsaɪt/ n
ulexite
mineral

ulna /ˈʌlnə/ n
ulna
bone of the forearm

ulnar adj
ulnaire
pertaining to ulna or elbow

ulterior motive n
arrière-pensée idée derrière la tête motif secret
alternative or hidden reason for doing something

ultima Thule n
ultima Thulé ultime Thulé

ultimate /ˈʌltəmɪt/ /ˈʌltɪmɪt/ adj
dernier
final; last in a series
ultime

ultimately /ˈʌl.tə.mət.li/ /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət.li/ /ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.li/ /ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.lɪ/ [ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪɾ.li] adv
ultimo
indicating the last item

ultimatum /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/ n
ultimatum
a final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another

ultra light rail n
train ultraléger tram ultraléger

ultra- /ˈʌltɹə/ prefix
ultra-
excessively, to an extreme

ultra-Orthodox adj
ultra-orthodoxe

ultra-processed adj
ultra-transformé
very heavily processed

ultracold adj
ultrafroid
close to zero Kelvin

ultracrepidarianism n
ultracrépidarianisme

ultradian adj
ultradien

ultrafilter n
ultrafiltre

ultraism n
ultraïsme
Spanish poetic movement

ultramarine /ˌəltɹəməˈɹin/ /ˌʌltɹəməˈɹiːn/ adj
outremer ultramarin
of a brilliant dark blue or slightly purplish colour
ultramarin
beyond the sea

ultramarine /ˌəltɹəməˈɹin/ /ˌʌltɹəməˈɹiːn/ n
outremer
brilliant blue pigment
brilliant dark blue or slightly purplish colour

ultramodern adj
ultramoderne
extremely modern

ultramontane adj
ultramontain
respecting the supremacy of the Pope

ultramontanism n
ultramontanisme
Roman Catholic philosophy that emphasises the prerogatives and powers of the Pope

ultranationalism n
ultranationalisme
extreme nationalism

ultraright adj
extrême droitier extrême-droite
extremely right-wing

ultrasoft n
ultratendre
motorsports

ultrasonic /ʌltɹəˈsɒnɪk/ adj
ultrasonique ultra-sonore ultrasonore
beyond (higher in frequency than) the range of sound perceptible to the human ear

ultrasonography n
échographie

ultrasound n
ultrason ultra-son
sound

ultratender adj
ultratendre

ultraviolet adj
ultraviolet
radiation with wavelengths from 380 to 10 nanometres

ululate /ˈjuːljuleɪt/ /ˈʌljəleɪt/ v
hululer ululer
to howl loudly

ululation /juːljʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ʌljʊ-/ /ˌjuljuˈleɪʃən/ /ˌʌljə-/ n
you-you
long, loud cry or howl

umami /uˈmɑːmi/ n
umami
one of the five basic tastes, savoriness

umbel /ʌmbəl/ n
ombelle
type of flower cluster

umbellifer n
ombellifère
any plant of the family Apiaceae/Umbelliferae

umbelliferous adj
ombellifère
bearing umbels
pertaining to a member of the family Umbelliferae

umber /ˈʌmbə/ /ˈʌmbɚ/ n
terre d'ombre
colour

umbilical /ʌmbɪlˈaɪ.kəl/ /ʌmˈbɪl.ɪkəl/ adj
ombilical
of or relating to the navel or the umbilical cord

umbilical cord n
cordon ombilical
cord between foetus and placenta

umbra /ˈʌmbɹə/ n
ombre
the central region of a sunspot

umbrage /ˈʌm.bɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
ombrage
feeling of anger or annoyance
shadow

umbrage /ˈʌm.bɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
ombrager
to shade

umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛlə/ /ˈʌmbɹɛlə/ n
ombrelle
the main body of a jellyfish, excluding the tentacles
parapluie
cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun
something that covers a wide range of concepts, ideas, etc.

umbrella stand n
porte-parapluie porte-parapluies

umbrella term n
terme générique
term covering a broad category of things

umbrella tree n
parasolier
Musanga cecropioides

umeshu n
umeshu
Japanese liqueur

umlaut /ˈum.laʊt/ /ˈʊm.laʊt/ /ˈʌm.laʊt/ n
métaphonie
partial assimilation of a vowel
tréma
diacritical mark

ummah /ˈʊmə/ n
oumma umma
the worldwide Muslim community

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
arbitre
an official who oversees a game or match
a person who arbitrates between contending parties

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ v
arbitrer
to act as an umpire in a game

umpteen /ˈʌmp.tiːn/ determiner
trente-six trente-six mille trente-six-mille
Relatively large but unspecified in number

umpteenth /ˈʌmp.tiːnθ/ adj
ixième énième
informal: occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a series

umptieth adj
ennième n-ième énième
a generic ordinal number

un- /an/ /ʌn/ prefix
in- anti- non-
violative of; contrary to
in- mal non-
denoting absence
in- non-
denoting a lack of
dé- dés-
reversal or cancellation

un-unravelable adj
indénouable
that cannot be unravelled

unabashed /ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/ adj
ouvert éhonté évident
that are not concealed
éhonté
not disconcerted or embarrassed

unable /ʌnˈeɪbəl/ adj
incapable
not able

unacceptability n
inacceptabilité
property of being unacceptable

unacceptable /ˌʌn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ /ˌʌn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ [ˌɐn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] [ˌɐn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] [ˌɐn.ɪ̞k.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] adj
inacceptable
unsatisfactory; not acceptable

unaccountable /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl̩/ adj
qui [[n'a]] pas de compte à rendre
Not responsible

unaccountably adv
inexplicablement
not able to be explained logically. Without being accountable, or reasonable

unadapted adj
inadapté inadaptée
not adapted

unadorned /əˌnʌˈdɔːɹnd/ /ʌˌnəˈdɔːnd/ adj
dépouillé fioritures ornements simple sobre
Having no additional decoration

unadvised adj
malavisé
not advised

unaffectionate adj
inattentionné

unaffordable adj
hors de prix impayable inabordable
too expensive to be afforded

unafraid /ʌnəˈfɹeɪd/ adj
sans peur
not afraid, fearless

unaltered adj
inaltéré
remaining in its initial state

unambiguous adj
sans équivoque
clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity

unambitious adj
peu ambitieux sans ambition
having little ambition

unamusing adj
barbant barbante déplaisant déplaisante
not amusing

unanimity /juːnəˈnɪmɪti/ n
unanimité
condition

unanimous /juˈnænəməs/ /juːˈnanɪməs/ adj
unanime
based on unanimity
sharing the same view

unanimously adv
unanimement à l'unanimité
in a unanimous manner

unannounced adj
inopiné
not announced

unapologetic adj
impénitent
not apologetic

unappetizing adj
peu appétissant
not appetizing

unappreciative adj
ingrat

unarchiver n
désarchiveur

unarmed /ˌʌnˈɑɹmd/ adj
arme armé
lacking weapons

unashamed /ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmd/ adj
éhonté
feeling or showing no shame, embarrassment or remorse

unassailable /ˌʌnəˈseɪləbl̩/ adj
inattaquable inexpugnable
secure against attack; impregnable
incontestable indéniable
undeniable, incontestable or incontrovertible

unassuming /ʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/ adj
sans prétention
modest with no pretensions or ostentation

unattainable adj
inatteignable
impossible to attain

unattested adj
inattesté
not existing in any documented form

unattractive adj
tocard
not handsome or beautiful or appealing

unavailability n
indisponibilité
state of being unavailable

unavailable /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/ adj
indisponible
not available

unavailing adj
inutile futile infructueux vain
fruitless, futile, useless

unavoidable /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/ adj
inévitable
impossible to avoid

unavoidably adv
inéluctablement inévitablement
in an unavoidable manner

unawareness n
méconnaissance

unawares /ˌʌnəˈwɛə(ɹ)z/ adv
au dépourvu à l'improviste
unexpectedly or by surprise
à l'improviste
without plan or forethought

unbalance v
désaxer déséquilibrer
to cause to be out of balance

unbearable adj
insupportable invivable
so unpleasant or painful as to be unendurable

unbearably adv
insoutenablement insupportablement
in an unbearable manner

unbeatable adj
imbattable
that cannot be beaten, defeated or overcome

unbeknownst /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊnst/ adv
à l’insu de
Without the knowledge of

unbelief /ʌnbɪˈliːf/ n
incrédulité
lack of belief

unbelievable /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbl̩/ adj
incroyable
incredible
implausible

unbelievably adv
extrêmement incroyablement très
to an extent not to be believed
incroyablement
contrary to expectations
in a manner one does not believe

unbelieving adj
incrédule
that does not believe

unbend /ʌnˈbɛnd/ v
redresser se détendre
to remove a bend

unbending adj
inflexible
inflexible

unbewitch v
désensorceler
to become something different

unbibium /ˌuːnbaɪˈbaɪəm/ n
unbibium
element

unbiblical adj
anti-biblique
not biblical

unbind /ʌnˈbaɪnd/ v
détacher
take bindings off

unbinilium n
unbinilium
chemical element

unbirthday /ʌnˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ʌnˈbɝθ.deɪ/ n
non-anniversaire

unbiunium n
unbiunium
chemical element with atomic number 121

unbolt v
déboulonner déverrouiller
unlock by undoing bolts

unborn adj
naître
still in mother's womb

unboxing n
déballage
removal of something from its box
unboxing
automatic conversion of objects back to value types

unbreakable adj
incassable
difficult or impossible to break

unbreathable adj
irrespirable
not suitable for breathing

unbridle v
débrider
To remove the bridle
To remove restraint

unbridled adj
débridé
not fitted with a bridle
without restraint or limit

unbroken /ʌnˈbɹoʊkn̩/ /ʌnˈbɹəʊkn̩/ adj
continu ininterrompu
continuous, without interruption
entier
whole, not divided into parts

unbuckle v
déboucler
to unfasten (the buckle of)

unburstable adj
increvable
impossible to pop

unbutton /ʌnˈbʌtən/ v
déboutonner
(transitive)

unbuyable adj
inachetable
that one cannot buy

uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ adj
étrange déroutant déroutante troublant
strange, mysteriously unsettling

uncanny valley n
vallée de l’étrange vallée dérangeante
subtle differences from human behaviour that may cause negative reactions

uncap /ʌnˈkæp/ v
décapsuler
remove a cap or cover from

uncapable adj
incapable
not capable

uncaringness n
indifférence
state of being uncaring

unceremonious adj
incérémonieux
not ceremonious

unceremoniously adv
abruptement brusquement sans cérémonie

uncertain /ʌnˈsɜːtn̩/ /ʌnˈsɝtn̩/ adj
incertain
not known for certain; questionable
not yet determined; undecided
variable and subject to change

uncertainly /-lɪ/ /ʌnˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ʌnˈsɝtn̩li/ adv
aléatoirement confusément
in an uncertain manner

uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/ /ʌnˈsɝtənti/ n
incertitude
doubt; the condition of being uncertain

unchain /ʌnˈt͡ʃeɪn/ v
déchainer déchaîner libérer
to remove chains from; to free; to liberate

uncheck /ʌnˈt͡ʃɛk/ v
décocher
to remove a checkmark

uncivilized /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/ adj
incivilisé
used to describe people who display a marked lack of manners as defined by a given culture

unclasp v
dégrafer
to release the clasp from something

unclassifiable /ʌnˈklæsɪfaɪ.əbəl/ adj
inclassable
incapable of being classified

uncle /ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ n
oncle tonton
brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent

uncle-in-law n
bel-oncle
uncle of one's husband
uncle of one's wife
oncle par alliance
husband of one's aunt
husband of one's uncle

unclean /ʌnˈkliːn/ adj
impur
not moral or chaste
ritually or ceremonially impure or unfit

unclear /ʌnˈklɪə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈklɪɚ/ adj
flou

unclouded adj
nuage
not cloudy; clear

uncombinable adj
incombinable
incapable of being combined

uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌmf.tɚ.bəl/ adj
inconfortable incommode
not comfortable

uncomment v
décommenter

uncompromising adj
carré
inflexible and unwilling to negotiate or make concessions

unconcernedly adv
[[d']]un air indifférent nonchalamment
in an unconcerned manner

unconditional /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
inconditionnel
without conditions

unconditional election n
élection inconditionnelle
Calvinist doctrine

unconditionally adv
inconditionnellement
without condition

unconscionable /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.bəl/ /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ənˈkɔnʃ.nə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑn.ʃən.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑnʃ.nə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃən.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ adj
déraisonnable
excessive
sans scrupules
not conscionable; unscrupulous

unconscionably adv
déraisonnablement
in an unconscionable manner

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ adj
inconscient
not awake
subconscient
without directed thought or awareness

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ n
subconscient
that part of mind that is not consciously perceived

unconsciously /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəsli/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/ adv
inconsciemment
In an unconscious manner

unconsciousness n
inconscience
the state of lacking consciousness

unconstitutional adj
anticonstitutionnel inconstitutionnel
contrary to the constitution

unconstitutionality n
inconstitutionnalité
status of being unconstitutional

unconstitutionally adv
inconstitutionnellement
in a manner that is unconstitutional

uncontrollable adj
incontrôlable
not able to be controlled, contained or governed

uncontrolled adj
incontrôlé
not controlled

unconvincing adj
peu convaincant
not convincing

uncooked adj
incuit
raw, not cooked

uncooked rice n
riz cru
rice that has not been cooked

uncork /ʌnˈkɔː(ɹ)k/ v
déboucher
to open by removing the cork or stopper from

uncountable /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/ adj
indénombrable
linguistics: about a noun which cannot be counted
too many to be counted
mathematics: incapable of being enumerated by natural numbers

uncountable set n
ensemble non dénombrable
infinite set that is not countable

uncouth /ʌnˈkuːθ/ adj
rustre
unrefined, crude

uncover /ʌnˈkʌvə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈkʌvɚ/ v
découvrir
to remove a cover from

uncreated adj
incréé

uncrushable adj
inécrasable

unction /ʌŋkʃən/ n
onction
ointment or salve
religious or ceremonial anointing

unctuous /-tjʊəs/ /ˈʌŋ(k)(t)ʃəs/ /ˈʌŋ(k)(t)ʃəwəs/ /ˈʌŋ(k)t͡ʃʊəs/ adj
doucereux mielleux patelin
of a person: profusely polite, especially in an insincerely earnest and unpleasant manner
onctueux
of a liquid, etc.: having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment

uncultured adj
inculte
not cultured

uncut adj
non coupé
not cut
not cut or ground to the desired shape

undated adj
non daté sans date
Not marked with a date

undead /ʌnˈdɛd/ adj
mort-vivant
being animate, though non-living

undead /ʌnˈdɛd/ n
mort-vivant
those creatures which are dead but still animate

undecagon n
undécagone
11-sided polygon

undecided adj
hésitant indécis velléitaire

undecillion /ˌʌndəˈsɪl.i.ən/ numeral
undécillion
1066

undeclared work n
travail au noir travail non déclaré
undeclared work

undefeated adj
invaincu invaincue
not defeated

undefined adj
indéfini
lacking definition or value
mathematics: without interpretation

undeniable /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.(j)ə.bəɫ/ /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.ə.bl̩/ adj
indéniable
irrefutable, or impossible to deny

undeniably adv
indéniablement incontestablement indisputablement
in an undeniable manner

undependable adj
pas fiable
not to be relied upon

undeposable adj
indéposable

under /ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə/ /ˈʌndəɹ/ [ˈɐn.də(ɹ)] [ˈʌn(ɾ)ɚ] [ˈʌɾ̃ɚ] adv
dessous
In a way lower or less than
moins
In a way inferior to

under /ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə/ /ˈʌndəɹ/ [ˈɐn.də(ɹ)] [ˈʌn(ɾ)ɚ] [ˈʌɾ̃ɚ] preposition
moins de
less than
sous
at a lower level than
beneath the surface of
subject to
subordinate to

under arrest
en état d'arrestation
arrested

under control
sous contrôle
being taken care of

under no circumstance
en aucun cas sous aucun prétexte
under no conditions

under no circumstances
en aucun cas
never ever

under oath
sous serment
having sworn or affirmed in a legally binding way to tell the truth

under one's belt
derrière la cravate à son actif
within one's experience

under one's breath
dans sa barbe entre ses dents à voix basse
softly

under one's own steam /ˌʌndə ˈwʌnz əʊn ˈstiːm/ /ˌʌndɚ ˈwʌnz oʊn ˈstim/
par ses propres moyens
using one’s own resources

under one's wing
prendre sous son aile

under someone's nose
au nez et à la barbe
visible
sous le nez de
obvious

under the counter adv
sous le comptoir
illicitly

under the hood
sous le capot
beneath the surface

under the influence adv
sous l'effet sous l'influence
intoxicated

under the knife /ˌʌndə ðə ˈnaɪf/ /ˌʌndəɹ ðə ˈnaɪf/
passer sur le billard sur le billard
undergoing a surgical procedure

under the radar
sous les radars
in an undetected or secretive manner

under the stars
à la belle étoile

under the weather /ˈʌndə ðə ˈwɛðə/ /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈwɛðɚ/ adj
ne pas être dans son assiette
somewhat ill

under way
en cours
in operation or in process
erre
moving through water

under wraps
caché secret
in secrecy

under- prefix
sous-
under (in any sense): insufficient, insufficiently

underage /ˌʌndəɹˈeɪd͡ʒ/ adj
mineur
below legal age
still a minor

underappreciated adj
insuffisamment apprécié méconnu mésestimé pas apprécié à sa juste valeur sous-estimé sous-valorisé

underbrush n
sous-bois
small trees

undercoat n
sous-couche
coat of paint applied before a topcoat

undercover /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈkʌvɚ/ adj
clandestin secret
Performed or happening in secret
secret
Employed or engaged in spying or secret investigation

undercover /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈkʌvɚ/ n
agent secret
A person who works undercover

undercurrent /ˈʌndəkʌɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈʌndɚˌkʌɹənt/ n
courant sous-jacent
tendency of feeling or opinion that is concealed
courant sous-marin sous-courant
current of water which flows under the surface

undercut /ˈʌndə(ɹ)kʌt/ /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈkʌt/ n
cran de chute entaille directionnelle
notch cut in a tree

underdeveloped adj
sous-développé
having a low level of economic productivity and technological sophistication

underdevelopment n
sous-développement

underdog n
outsider
competitor thought unlikely to win

underequipped adj
sous-équipé
Lacking sufficient equipment

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mɪt/ n
sous-estimation
an estimate that is too low

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mɪt/ v
sous-estimer
to perceive as having lower value

underexperienced adj
sous-expérimenté

underexpose v
sous-exposer
in photography
to provide with insufficient publicity

underfeed v
sous-alimenter
to feed insufficiently

underfloor heating n
chauffage au sol
heating system that operates from under the floor

underfoot /ʌndəˈfʊt/ /ʌndɚˈfʊt/ adv
sous les pieds
under one's feet

undergarment /ˌʌn.də(ɹ).ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˌʌn.dɚ.ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ n
sous-vêtement
any garment worn underneath others

undergo /ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ/ v
subir
to experience
to suffer or endure

undergraduate n
étudiant de licence
student at a university who has not yet received a degree

underground /ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndəˈɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡɹaʊnd/ adj
alternatif underground
outside the mainstream
souterrain
below the ground
souterrain clandestin
hidden, furtive

underground /ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndəˈɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡɹaʊnd/ adv
sous la terre sous terre
below the ground

underground /ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndəˈɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡɹaʊnd/ n
mouvement clandestin organisation clandestine résistance
movement or organisation of people who resist political convention
mouvement d'avant-garde underground
movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention

undergrowth n
sous-bois broussailles maquis
plants which only reach a low height

underhand /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/ adj
sournois
dishonest and sneaky

underlay /ˈʌndəɹˌleɪ/ n
sous-couche
soft floor covering under carpet

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ n
soulignement
line underneath text

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ v
souligner
to draw an underline
souligner attention
to emphasise or stress something

underling n
sous-fifre subordonné
a subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority

underlying adj
sous-jacent
lying underneath
basic or fundamental
implicit

undermine /ˌʌn.dəˈmaɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/ v
saper
to dig, tunnel, hollow out as if making a cave or opening

undern n
casse-croûte goûter
light meal

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈnið/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ adj
d'en dessous du dessous
under, lower

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈnið/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ adv
dessous
below; in a place beneath

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈnið/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ n
dessous
the part under or lower

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈnið/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ preposition
sous
under the control or power of
sous dessous en dessous
under, below, beneath

underpants /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌpænts/ n
caleçon bobettes calcif
type of underwear

underpass n
passage souterrain
passage

underpay v
sous-payer
to pay someone less than the value of their work

underpin /ˈʌn.dɚˌpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/ v
soutenir étayer supporter
To give support to
étayer
To support from below with props or masonry

underpinning n
soubassement
a support or foundation of a structure

underprivileged adj
défavorisé
deprived of opportunities and advantages

underqualified adj
sous-qualifié

underrate v
sous-estimer
to underestimate

underrated adj
mésestimé sous-estimé trop peu connu
not given enough recognition

underruff v
faire pipi pisser

underscore /ˈʌn.dəˌskɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʌn.dɚˌskɔɹ/ n
blanc souligné souligné sous-tiret tiret bas tiret du 8
an underline

underscore /ˌʌn.dəˈskɔː(ɹ)/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈskɔɹ/ v
souligner
to emphasize
to underline

undersecretary n
sous-secrétaire
an administrator immediately subordinate to a head of a government department or to a member of a cabinet

undersigned adj
soussigné
having signed at the end of a document

undersigned n
soussigné soussignée
an undersigned person or people

underslide n
coulisse
metal slide

understand /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈsteə̯nd] [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈstæ̃nd] v
comprendre
to grasp the meaning of
to believe
to believe one grasps the meaning of

understandable adj
compréhensible comprenable
capable of being understood

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ n
compréhension
mental process of comprehension, assimilation of knowledge, subjective by its nature
sympathy
ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer

understated adj
réfréné sans prétention
restrained and unpretentious

understatement n
litote peu dire
statement less than complete

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ adj
compris
comprehended

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ interjection
compris
indication of comprehension

understory /ˈʌndəstɔːɹi/ /ˈʌndɚˌstoɹi/ n
sous-bois
(layer of) plants that grow in the shade of the canopy of a forest above the forest floor

understudy /ˈʌndəstʌdi/ /ˈʌndɚstʌdi/ n
doublure
performer who understudies

understudy /ˈʌndəstʌdi/ /ˈʌndɚstʌdi/ v
doubler
to study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required

undertake /ʌndəˈteɪk/ v
entreprendre
to start an enterprise

undertaker /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɚ/ /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈteɪkɚ/ n
croque-mort directeur de funérailles directrice de funérailles thanatologue
funeral director
entrepreneur
one who undertakes or commits to doing something

undertaking /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ/ n
entreprise
That which is undertaken

underteacher n
sous-maître sous-maîtresse
teacher

undertone /ˈʌndə(ɹ)təʊn/ n
nuance
colour
sous-entendu
implied meaning

undertow n
courant de retour reflux
flow of water

underuse n
sous-utilisation
the act of using (something) less than expected

underwater /ʌndə(ɹ)ˈwɔːtə/ /ʌndɚˈˈwɔtɚ/ adj
sous-marin
beneath the water surface

underway /ʌndə(ɹ)ˈweɪ/ adv
en cours
in motion, in progress; being done or carried out

underwear /ˈʌndəwɛə/ /ˈʌndɚwɚ/ /ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ n
sous-vêtement
clothes worn next to the skin

underweight adj
maigre
of an inappropriately or unusually low weight

underwhelm v
décevoir
fail to impress

underwhelming adj
décevant
failing to interest

underwired /ˌʌndəˈwʌɪəd/ adj
armaturé

underworld n
Enfers au-delà autre monde
world of the dead
pègre
part of society engaged in crime or vice

undeserved adj
immérité injustifié
not deserved, earned or merited; unjustifiable or unfair

undesirable adj
indésirable
objectionable or not likely to please

undestroyable adj
indestructible
Not able to be destroyed

undetectable adj
indétectable
Unable to be detected

undethronable adj
indétrônable

undethroned adj
indétrôné

undiluted adj
pur
free from extraneous elements
not diluted

undine /ˈʌndiːn/ n
ondine
female water-sprite or nymph

undo /ʌnˈduː/ v
défaire annuler
to reverse
défaire délier
to unfasten

undoable adj
infaisable
Not doable

undocumented immigrant n
sans-papiers

undoer n
défaiseur
Agent noun of undo

undoubtedly /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ adv
sans doute
without doubt

undownable /ʌnˈdaʊn.ə.bəl/ adj
inamovible inflexible irrépressible résilient
invincible; which cannot be brought down or overcome
incontournable primordial
undeniably important; which cannot be played down or ignored

undress /ʌnˈdɹɛs/ v
déshabiller
(transitive) remove somebody’s clothing
(intransitive) remove one's clothing

undressed adj
déshabillé
having partially or completely removed one's clothes

undrinkable adj
imbuvable
not drinkable

undulate /ˈʌndjəleɪt/ /ˈʌndjələt/ /ˈʌndjəlɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊlɪt/ /ˈʌndəleɪt/ /ˈʌndələt/ /ˈʌndəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒələt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊlɪt/ v
onduler ondoyer
intransitive: move in wavelike motions

undulated antshrike n
batara ondé
bird

undulator n
ondulator
undulator

unduly /ʌnˈdjuːli/ /ʌnˈduːli/ adv
indument
undeservedly; in a way that is not warranted

unearth /ʌnˈɜː(ɹ)θ/ v
découvrir
to uncover or find
déterrer
to dig up

uneasiness /ʌnˈiːzinəs/ n
malaise

uneasy /ʌnˈiːzi/ adj
difficile pas facile
Not easy; difficult

uneducated /ʌnˈɛdjʊkeɪtɪd/ /ʌnˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɪd/ /ʌnˈɛd͡ʒʊkeɪtɪd/ adj
inculte
not educated

unemployed /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/ adj
chômeur
unemployed, used as a substantive: the unemployed as a group
chômeur chômage inoccupé
having no job

unemployment /ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/ n
chômage
joblessness

unemployment benefit n
allocation chômage
money paid to the unemployed

unemployment rate n
taux de chômage

unending adj
infini sans fin éternel
never reaching an end

unenroll v
désenrôler

unenviable adj
peu enviable
difficult, undesirable, or unpleasant

unequivocal /ʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ adj
sans équivoque
without ambiguity

unerasable adj
ineffaçable
that cannot be erased

unerudite adj
inérudit
uneducated

uneven /ʌnˈivən/ adj
inégal
not level or smooth

uneven bars n
barres asymétriques
event
set of apparatus

uneventful adj
sans histoire
lacking significant or noteworthy events

unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ adj
inattendu inopiné imprévu
not expected, anticipated or foreseen

unexpectedly /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ adv
surprenamment de manière inattendue contre toute attente
in an unexpected manner

unexplained adj
inexpliqué
not explained

unexpressed adj
inexprimé
not expressed

unfair /ʌnˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈfɛɚ/ /ʌnˈfɛː(ɹ)/ [ɐnˈfɛə(ɹ)] [ɐnˈfɛː(ɹ)] adj
injuste déloyal
not fair

unfair competition n
concurrence déloyale

unfairness n
injustice
state of being unfair
injustice inéquité

unfaithful adj
infidèle
not keeping good faith; disloyal; not faithful
not having religious faith

unfaithfulness n
infidélité
characteristic of being unfaithful

unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ɚ/ adj
inconnu
not familiar

unfashionable adj
quétaine
not fashionable

unfasten v
défaire
to detach from any connecting agency or link

unfathomable /ʌnˈfæðməbəl/ /ʌnˈfæðəməbəl/ adj
incompréhensible
impossible to fathom; incomprehensible
insondable
difficult to penetrate

unfavourable adj
défavorable
of wind or weather: causing delay or obstacles

unfazed /ʌnˈfeɪzd/ adj
impassible imperturbable
undaunted

unfindable adj
introuvable
not findable

unfinished /ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/ adj
inachevé
not finished

unfinishedness n
inachèvement
quality of being unfinished

unfit /ʌnˈfɪt/ adj
inapte impropre incapable
not fit; not having the correct requirements

unflappable /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/ adj
imperturbable
remaining composed and level-headed at all times

unfold /ʌnˈfoʊld/ /ʌnˈfəʊld/ v
déplier dérouler
To undo a folding
dérouler
To turn out; to happen; to develop

unfollow v
arrêter de suivre se désabonner
to cease to subscribe to (a feed of another user's activity)

unforeseeable adj
imprévisible
incapable of being foreseen

unforeseen adj
imprévu
not foreseen
inattendu
not expected

unforgettable /ˌʌnfə(ɹ)ˈɡɛtəbəl/ adj
inoubliable
very difficult or impossible to forget

unforgivable adj
impardonnable
not forgivable

unforgiving adj
impitoyable implacable
not forgiving

unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət/ /ʌnˈfɔːt͡ʃənət/ adj
infortuné
not favored by fortune
malencontreux
marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune

unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/ /ʌnˈfɔːt͡ʃənətli/ adv
malheureusement malencontreusement
happening through bad luck

unfounded adj
infondé non fondé sans fondement dénué de fondement
not based on solid reasons or facts

unfriendly /ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/ adj
inamical
not friendly; hostile

unfruitful adj
infructueux
Not bearing fruit

unfulfillable adj
inexauçable

unfunny adj
pas drôle

unfurl /ʌnˈfəːl/ /ʌnˈfɝl/ v
déployer dérouler
to unroll or release

unfurnish v
démeubler
to remove furniture from

ungainly /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/ adj
maladroit
clumsy

ungenerosity n
ingénérosité

ungodly /ʌnˈɡɑdli/ /ʌnˈɡɒdli/ adj
impie
lacking reverence for God; not in accordance with God's will or religious teachings
indécent
(informal) extreme; unreasonable

ungodly hour n
heure indue heure indécente

ungovernable adj
ingouvernable
not governable

ungrammatical adj
agrammatical
in violation of one or more of the rules and conventions of a language

ungrammatically adv
[[d']]une manière grammaticalement incorrecte agrammaticalement

ungrateful /ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ adj
ingrat
not grateful

ungrease v
dégraisser

ungual adj
unguéal
pertaining to or resembling a nail or claw

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjəleɪt/ /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ adj
ongulé
having hooves

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjəleɪt/ /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ n
ongulé
hooved mammal

unguligrade /ʌŋˈɡjuːləˌɡɹeɪd/ /ʌŋˈɡjuːlɪˌɡɹeɪd/ adj
onguligrade
that walks on hooves

unguligrade /ʌŋˈɡjuːləˌɡɹeɪd/ /ʌŋˈɡjuːlɪˌɡɹeɪd/ n
onguligrade
animal that walks on hooves

unhackable adj
impiratable
Definition

unhappiness n
malheur tristesse
feeling of not being happy

unhappy /ʌnˈhæpi/ adj
malheureux triste
not happy; sad
mécontent
not satisfied; unsatisfied

unharness v
débrider dételer
to remove the harness from a horse, etc.

unhealthy /ʌnˈhɛl.θi/ adj
malsain mauvais pour la santé
conducive to poor health

unheard /ʌnˈhɜː(ɹ)d/ adj
non entendu non écouté
not heard

unheard-of adj
inouï sans précédent
previously unknown; unprecedented

unheralded adj
sans préavis sans tambour ni trompette
Without prior warning; unexpected or unannounced

unhesitatingly adv
avec conviction sans hésitation sans hésiter

unhinge /ʌnˈhɪnd͡ʒ/ v
dégonder
remove a leaf from its supporting hinges
déséquilibrer sortir de ses gonds troubler
to mentally disturb

unhinged adj
dérangé déséquilibré détraqué
mentally ill or unstable

unholy /ʌnˈhəʊli/ adj
atroce foutu sacré
dreadful
impie maléfique
not holy; evil

unholy alliance n
alliance contre nature
coalition among seemingly antagonistic groups

unhookable adj
décrochable
Capable of being unhooked

unhoped-for adj
inespéré
not expected or imagined

unhorse v
désarçonner
remove from a horse

unhurt adj
indemne
not hurt

uni /ˈjuː.ni/ n
fac
university

uni- prefix
uni-
one

uniaxial adj
uniaxial
having a single axis

unibrow n
monosourcil
eyebrows that meet in the middle

unicameral /junɪˈkæməɹəl/ /juːniːˈkaməɹəl/ adj
monocaméral unicaméral
having a single legislative chamber

unicameralism n
monocaméralisme monocamérisme
principle of having single chamber legislative body

unicellular /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlɚ/ adj
unicellulaire
having a single cell

unicorn /ˈjunɪkɔɹn/ /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ n
licorne
mythical beast
startup company

unicycle /ˈjun.əˌsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈjun.ɪˌsaɪ.kəl/ n
monocycle
one-wheeled pedaled cycle

unicyclist n
unicycliste
person who operates a unicycle

unidentified flying object n
objet volant non-identifié OVNI
anything in the air not readily explainable

unidirectional /ˌjuː.nɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-, -ˈɹɛkʃ.nəl/ /ˌjuː.nɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-/ [ˌjuː.nɨ.dɨˈɹɛk.ʃə.nl̩, -daɪ-, -ˈɹɛkʃ.nl̩] [ˌjuː.nɪ̈.dɪ̈ˈɹɛk.ʃə.nl̩, -daɪ-] adj
unidirectionnel
pertaining to only one direction

unifiable adj
unifiable
able to be united or unified

unification n
unification
act of unifying

unifoliate adj
monophylle unifolié
having a single leaf

uniform /ˈjunɪfɚm/ /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ adj
uniforme
consistent
unvarying

uniform /ˈjunɪfɚm/ /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ n
uniforme
distinctive outfit as a means of identifying members of a group

uniform antshrike n
batara unicolore
passerine bird of the antbird family

uniform continuity n
continuité uniforme
property of a function

uniform crake n
râle concolore
bird

uniform resource identifier n
URI
string of characters

uniformitarianism /juːnɪfɔːmɪˈtɛːɹɪənɪzm/ n
actualisme uniformitarisme
the scientific principle that natural processes operated in the past in the same way that they do today

uniformity /ˌjunɪˈfɔɹmɪti/ /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːmɪti/ n
uniformité
a state of being uniform

uniformize /ˈjunɪfɔɹˌmaɪz/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːˌmaɪz/ v
uniformiser
to make uniform

uniformly /ˈjunəfɔɹmli/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːmli/ adv
uniformément
in a uniform manner

uniformly continuous adj
uniformément continu
property of a function

unify /ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/ v
unifier
cause to become one

unijambist n
unijambiste
person with only one leg

unilateral /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/ [ˌjʉː.nəˈɫæɾ.ɚ.ɻɫ̩] [ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt.ə.ɹɫ̩] [ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt͡ʃ.ɹɫ̩] adj
unilatéral
done by one side only

unilateralism n
unilatéralisme
tendency of nations to act on their own

unilaterally adv
unilatéralement
in a unilateral way

unilocular adj
uniloculaire
having a single loculus or compartment

unimaginable /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/ adj
inimaginable
unable to be imagined

unimolecular adj
unimoléculaire
of a reaction involving a single molecule

unimpeded adj
sans encombre sans entrave
free from obstructions

unimportant /ˌʌnɪmˈpo(ː)ɹtənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpoə.tənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːtənt/ adj
sans importance
not important or noteworthy

uninflectable adj
invariable
that cannot be inflected

uninhabitable adj
inhabitable
not inhabitable

uninhabited /ˌʌn.ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tɪd/ adj
inhabité
not inhabited

uninitiated /ʌnɪnˈɪʃi.eɪtɪd/ adj
non-initié béotien profane
not having been initiated; not having the special knowledge of a particular group

uninjured adj
indemne
That did not suffer injury

uninstall v
désinstaller
completely remove hardware or software

uninstallation n
désinstallation
process of removing a program

uninstaller n
désinstalleur
a program that uninstalls software

uninsurability n
inassurablilité

uninsurable adj
inassurable
not insurable

unintelligence n
inintelligence
lack of intelligence

unintelligent /ˌʌnənˈtɛləd͡ʒənt/ adj
inintelligent
not intelligent

unintelligently adv
inintelligemment
in an unintelligent manner

unintelligibility n
inintelligibilité
quality or condition fo being unintelligible

unintelligible /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ adj
inintelligible
not intelligible

unintended /ˌʌn.ɪnˈtɛn.dɪd/ adj
involontaire
not intended; unplanned

unintentionally adv
inintentionnellement involontairement
in an unintentional manner

uninterested adj
pas intéressé
indifferent

uninteresting adj
inintéressant
arousing little or no interest; boring or uneventful

uninterruptible power supply n
onduleur alimentation sans interruption alimentation statique sans coupure

uninvite /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪt/ v
désinviter
to cancel an invitation

union /ˈjuː.ni.ən/ /ˈjuː.njən/ n
accouplement copulation fornication
sexual intercourse
connexion
joint
groupement union
that which is united; something formed by a combination of parts or members
mariage
marriage
réunion union
in set theory
union
the act of uniting or the state of being united
computing: certain data structure

union suit n
caleçon-combinaison
one-piece underwear

unionbusting n
répression antisyndicale
efforst to prevent the formation or expansion of trade unions

unionist n
syndicaliste
trade unionist
unioniste

unionization /ˌjuːnjənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
syndicalisation
the act of forming a labour union

unionize v
syndiquer
To organize workers into a union

uniparental adj
monoparental uniparental
from or with only one parent

unipartyism n
monopartisme unipartisme

unipolar adj
unipolaire
having a single pole

unique /juːˈniːk/ /jəˈniːk/ adj
unique
one of a kind

uniqueness n
unicité
state or quality of being unique or one of a kind

unironically adv
au premier degré
In an unironic manner

unisex /ˈjunəˌsɛks/ /ˈjuːnɪsɛks/ adj
unigenre unisexe épicène
not distinguished on the basis of sex or gender; suitable for any sex or gender

unisexual adj
unisexe
having characteristics of a single sex

unison /ˈjunɪsən/ /ˈjunɪzən/ n
unisson
music: the simultaneous playing of an identical note more than once

unit /ˈjuː.nɪt/ n
unité
standard measure of a quantity
organized group comprising people and/or equipment
number one
member of a military organization
algebra: element of a ring
item which may be sold singly
military: selected reserve unit
military: standard or basic quantity
military: subdivision in a task force

unit circle n
cercle trigonométrique cercle unité
circle of radius 1 with centre at the origin, used in trigonometry
cercle unité
circle of radius 1

unit fraction n
fraction unitaire
fraction whose numerator is 1 and denominator a positive integer

unit interval n
intervalle unité
the interval [0,1]

unit of account n
unité de compte

unit of measure n
unité de mesure
standardized, reproducible measuring a physical property

unit price n
prix unitaire prix à l'unité
price of a standard amount of a good

unit testing n
test unitaire
software testing methodology

unit vector n
vecteur unitaire vecteur unité
vector with length 1

unitary /juːnɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
unitaire
(government)
having the quality of oneness
(mathematics)

unitary state n
état unitaire
state that is governed as a single unit

unite /juˈnaɪt/ /jʊˈnaɪt/ [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯(ʔ)t̚] [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯ʔ] [jəˈnaɪ̯ʔ] [jʊˈnaɪ̯(ʔ)t̚] [jʊˈnaɪ̯ʔ] v
unir
(transitive) to bring together as one

united /juˈnaɪtɪd/ /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ /jʊˈnaɪtɪd/ [juˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [jəˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [jʊˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] adj
uni unifié
joined into a single entity
unis

unity /ˈjunəti/ /ˈjunɪti/ /ˈjuːnəti/ /ˈjuːnɪti/ n
unité
state of being one or undivided

unity is strength proverb
l'union fait la force
unity makes us become stronger

unity of action n
unité d'action

unity of place n
unité de lieu

unity of time n
unité de temps

univerbation n
univerbation
(linguistics) the diachronic process of forming a new single word from a fixed expression of several words

universal /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/ /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/ adj
universel
common to all society, world-wide
of or pertaining to the universe
common to all members of a group or class
useful for many purposes
cosmic, unlimited

universal bank n
banque universelle
type of bank

universal donor n
donneur universel

universal grammar n
grammaire universelle
hypothetical system in the brain that underlies the grammar of all languages

universal quantifier n
quantificateur universel
operator

universal suffrage n
suffrage universel
the right to vote in a political election for all citizens

universal value n
valeur universelle
a value considered common for all or almost all mankind

universality /ˌju.nɪ.vɝˈsæl.ə.ti/ /ˌjuː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ti/ /ˌjʉː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ti/ [ˌju.nɪ.vɝˈsæl.ə.ɾi] [ˌjʉː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ɾi] n
universalité
the property of being universal

universally /ˌjunɪˈvɝsəli/ /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəli/ adv
universellement
in a universal manner

universe /ˈjuːniːˌvɜ(ɹ)s/ /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ n
univers
an entity similar to our universe
an imaginary collection of worlds
intense form of world in the sense of perspective or social setting
everything under consideration
univers Univers
the Universe

university /junɪˈvɝsəti/ /junɪˈvɝsɪti/ /juːnɪˈvɜːsəti/ n
université fac univ
institution of higher education

univocal /juːnɪˈvoʊkəl/ /juːnɪˈvəʊkəl/ /juːˈnɪvək(ə)l/ adj
univoque sans équivoque
having only one possible meaning

unjust /ʌnˈd͡ʒʌst/ adj
injuste
not fair, just or right

unjust enrichment n
enrichissement sans cause
benefit unlawfully gained at another's expense

unjustifiable adj
injustifiable
that cannot be justified

unjustified adj
injustifié
unwarranted

unjustly /ʌnˈd͡ʒʌstli/ adv
injustement
in an unjust manner

unkempt /ˌʌnˈkɛmpt/ adj
ébouriffé
dishevelled; untidy; dirty; not kept up

unkillable adj
intuable
not killable

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ adj
inconnu
not known

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ n
inconnu
fact or place
inconnue
variable

unlawful adj
illégal
prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law)

unleaded /ˌʌnˈlɛd.əd/ adj
sans plomb
without lead

unlearn /ʌnˈləːn/ /ʌnˈlɝn/ v
désapprendre
to discard the knowledge of

unlearned /ʌnˈlɜːnɪd/ /ʌnˈlɝnɪd/ adj
ignorant illettré inculte inérudit
uneducated

unleash /ʌnˈliʃ/ v
déchaîner
to free from a leash
soulever
to release

unleashed adj
déchaîné libéré
not leashed

unless /ənˈlɛs/ /ʌnˈlɛs/ conjunction
à moins que sauf si
except on a specified condition

unlettered adj
illettré
not well educated; unable to read

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ adj
différent de
dissimilar

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ preposition
contrairement à à la difference de
in contrast with; as opposed to
différemment de
differently from

unlikeliness n
invraisemblance
property of being unlikely

unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ adj
improbable peu probable
not likely

unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ adv
improbablement
in an improbable manner

unlimited /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adj
illimité
limitless or without bounds; unrestricted

unlist v
délister
remove from a list

unlistenable adj
inaudible inécoutable
not suitable for being listened to

unload /ʌnˈloʊd/ /ʌnˈləʊd/ v
décharger
take off or remove the load from

unlock /anˈlɔk/ /ʌnˈlɑk/ /ʌnˈlɒk/ v
déverrouiller
to undo or open a lock
déverrouiller débloquer
give access to something

unlocked /ʌnˈlɑkt/ /ʌnˈlɒkt/ adj
déverrouillé
not secured by a lock

unlove n
désamour
lack of love

unlucky /ʌnˈlʌki/ adj
malchanceux poissard
having ill luck

unmanageable adj
ingérable
not manageable; not readily submitting to handling

unmanly /ʌnˈmænli/ adj
efféminé
(of a person) not manly: immature, effeminate or cowardly, etc.
lâche
(of a behaviour or action) Cowardly, base.

unmanned /ʌnˈmænd/ adj
sans équipage
not operated by a person or a crew

unmarked car n
voiture banalisée

unmarketable adj
incommercialisable
not marketable

unmarried /ʌnˈmæɹ.id/ /ʌnˈmɛɹ.id/ adj
célibataire non marié
having no husband or wife

unmask /ʌnˈmæsk/ /ʌnˈmɑːsk/ v
démasquer
to remove a mask from someone
to remove one's mask
démasquer dévoiler révéler
to expose the true character of someone

unmentionable adj
inavouable
too embarrassing or shocking to be discussed

unmissable adj
imperdable incontournable
that cannot be missed

unmold v
démouler
remove something from a mold

unnamed /ˌʌnˈneɪmd/ adj
innomé sans nom
having no name

unnatural /ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ adj
antinaturel
not natural

unnecessarily adv
inutilement gratuitement
in an unnecessary way

unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ/ /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/ /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹɪ/ /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.ɹɪ/ adj
inutile
not necessary

unneeded adj
inutile
not needed, not

unnerve /ʌnˈnɜː(ɹ)v/ v
affaiblir
deprive of nerve, force or strength
énerver
upset

unnoticed /ʌnˈnoʊtɪst/ /ʌnˈnəʊtɪst/ adj
inaperçu
not noticed

unobserved adj
inobservé
Not seen or observed

unobtainable adj
introuvable
not able to be acquired or reached

unobtrusively /ˌʌn.əbˈtɹuː.sɪv.li/ adv
discrètement en cachette en catimini en douce
in a manner that is not noticeable or blatant

unoccupied adj
inhabité inoccupé vide
Not inhabited, especially by a tenant
inoccupé libre
Not being used; vacant or free

unofficial /ʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/ adj
officieux inofficiel
not official

unopenable adj
inouvrable
that cannot be opened

unorthodox /ʌnˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/ adj
hétérodoxe non-conformiste
unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic

unpack /ʌnˈpæk/ v
déballer
to remove from a package

unpaid /ʌnˈpeɪd/ adj
impayé
not paid for

unpalatable adj
dégoutant peu appétissant
unpleasant to the taste
désagréable
(by extension) unpleasant or disagreeable

unpardonable adj
impardonnable
impossible to pardon or forgive

unpatriotism n
impatriotisme
unpatriotic beliefs or behaviour

unpave v
dépaver
to remove the paving stones from (a street)

unpin v
désépingler

unplanned adj
non-planifié
unintentional; not intended

unplayable adj
injouable
that cannot be played

unpleasant /ʌnˈplɛzənt/ adj
désagréable déplaisant pénible
not pleasant

unplug /ʌnˈplʌɡ/ v
débrancher
disconnect from a supply

unpoppable adj
increvable
impossible to pop

unpopular adj
impopulaire
lacking popularity

unpopularity n
impopularité
property or degree of being unpopular

unprecedented /-pɹiː-/ /-pɹɛs-/ /-tɘd/ /ʌnˈpɹesədentəd/ /ʌnˈpɹiːsədɛntəd/ /ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/ adj
sans précédent
never before seen or done, without precedent

unpredictability n
imprévisibilité
The quality of being unpredictable

unpredictable adj
imprévisible
unable to be predicted

unpredictable n
imprévisible
unpredictable thing

unprepossessing adj
banal monotone médiocre ordinaire
unimpressive or unremarkable; dull and ordinary; nondescript.

unprincipled /ʌnˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/ adj
amoral dénué de principes sans scrupule
lacking moral values

unprintable adj
inimprimable
not printable

unproblematic adj
ne posant aucun problème qui ne pose aucun problème
not problematic

unproductive adj
improductif
not productive

unprofessional adj
non-professionnel
unbecoming of a professional

unprompted adj
spontané
not prompted

unpronounceable adj
imprononçable
impossible or difficult to pronounce or articulate

unpublished adj
inédit
not published

unpunished adj
impuni
not punished

unqualified adj
formidable inconditionnel inconditionnelle sans reservé
undescribed
non qualifié
ineligible, not qualified

unquantifiable adj
inquantifiable

unquenchable adj
inextinguible
that cannot be quenched

unquestionable /ʌnˈkwɛs.t͡ʃən.ə.bl̩/ adj
indiscutable
undeniable, obvious

unquestionably /ʌnˈkwes.t͡ʃən.ə.blɪ/ /ʌnˈkwɛs.t͡ʃən.ə.bli/ adv
indubitablement sans l'ombre d'un doute
without doubt

unravel /ʌnˈɹævəl/ v
démêler dénouer résoudre
to separate the threads (of)

unreadable adj
illisible
that cannot be read or is not easy to read
not sufficiently interesting to be worth reading

unreal /ʌnˈɹi.əl/ adj
irréel
not real

unrealistic adj
irréaliste
not realistic

unrealizable adj
irréalisable
not realizable

unreason n
déraison
nonsense, folly

unreasonable /ʌnˈɹiːz(ə)nəbl̩/ adj
déraisonnable
not reasonable

unreasonably /ʌn.ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/ adv
déraisonnablement
in an unreasonable manner

unrecognizable /ʌnɹɪˈkɒɡnɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkə(ɡ)naɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkənaɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/ adj
méconnaissable
that cannot be recognized

unrelated adj
non lié sans lien sans rapport
not connected

unrelatedly adv
dans un autre registre rien à voir, mais …
the accompanying statement is unrelated

unrelenting adj
impitoyable implacable
not relenting

unreliability n
manque de fiabilité manque de sérieux
the quality of being unreliable

unreliable /(ˌ)ʌn.ɹɪˈlaɪ.ə.bl̩/ /ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.b(ə)l/ adj
non fiable à qui on ne peut pas se fier
not reliable

unreliable narrator /(ˌ)ʌnɹɪˌlaɪəbl nəˈɹeɪtə/ /-nəˈɹeɪtɚ/ /-ɹətɚ/ /ˌʌnɹəˌlaɪəb(ə)l ˈnɛˌɹeɪtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] n
narrateur douteux narrateur incertain narrateur non fiable narratrice douteuse narratrice incertaine narratrice non fiable
narrating character or storyteller who provides questionable information to the audience or reader

unremarkable [ˌʌn.ɹɪˈmɑɹ.kə.bl̩] [ˌʌn.ɹɪˈmɑː.kə.bl̩] adj
banal commun ordinaire
not remarkable

unremitting /ˌʌnɹɪˈmɪtɪŋ/ /ˌʌnɹɪˈmɪɾɪŋ/ adj
inlassable
incessant

unrepresentable adj
irreprésentable
cannot be represented

unrequited /ˌʌnɹəˈkwaɪtɪd/ adj
non réciproque à sens unique
not reciprocated

unrequited love n
amour non partagé amour non récompensé amour non échangé amour non-réciproqué
love that is not reciprocated, even though reciprocation is desired

unresistance n
non résistance non-résistance
lack of resistance

unresponsive adj
insensible
indifferent or apathetic
qui ne réagit pas
not responsive

unrest /ʌnˈɹɛst/ n
agitation
state of trouble

unrestrained adj
non restreint
not held in check

unruly /ʌnˈɹuːli/ adj
désobéissant incontrôlable indiscipliné
wild

unsafe /ʌnˈseɪf/ adj
dangereux
not safe

unsafely adv
dangereusement
in an unsafe way

unsaleable adj
invendable
not saleable

unsatisfactory /ˌʌnsætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ adj
insatisfaisant
inadequate, substandard or not satisfactory

unsatisfying adj
insatisfaisant insatisfaisante
not providing satisfaction

unsaturated adj
insaturé
capable of dissolving more solute
having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms
not chromatically pure

unsayable adj
indicible

unsayableness n
indicibilité

unscathed adj
indemne sain et sauf
not injured/harmed

unscrew v
dévisser
loosen a screw etc.

unscrupulous /ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/ adj
inscrupuleux peu scrupuleux sans scrupule
without scruples

unseal /ʌnˈsiːl/ v
desceller décacheter
to break the seal of (something) in order to open it

unseasoned adj
nature
not sprinkled with seasoning

unseaworthy adj
inapte à la navigation pas en état de naviguer
unfit for a sea voyage

unseemliness n
malséance
State

unseemly adj
malséant
inconsistent with standards, etc.

unselect v
désélectionner
to cancel a previous selection

unselfish adj
généreux
not selfish; selfless; generous; altruistic

unsettling adj
dérangeant inquiétant
That makes one troubled or uneasy

unshackle v
déchainer
to remove shackles
émanciper
to remove restrictions or inhibitions

unshakable adj
inébranlable
not able to be shaken

unsheltered adj
inabrité
without shelter

unsightliness n
inesthétisme
state of being unslightly

unsightly /ʌnˈsaɪtli/ adj
disgracieux inesthétique
displeasing to the eye

unsigned adj
non-signé
not accepting negative numbers; having only a positive absolute value

unsingable adj
inchantable
impossible to sing

unsinkable adj
insubmersible
of a ship: that cannot be sunk

unsolicited /ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd/ adj
spontané volontaire
not requested, welcome or invited

unspeakable adj
indicible
incapable of being spoken or uttered
innommable
extremely bad
unfit to be described

unspoken /ʌnˈspoʊkən/ adj
non-dit
not spoken; not said
tacite
not formally articulated or stated

unspoken rule n
loi orale règle non écrite
rule that is understood but does not exist in written form

unstable /ʌnˈsteɪbəɫ/ adj
instable
not stable
readily decomposed or decomposable

unstable equilibrium n
équilibre instable

unsteady /ʌnˈstɛdi/ adj
branlant fébrile instable

unsterilizable adj
instérilisable
unable to become sterilized

unstick v
décoller
to free from the condition of being stuck
to leave the ground during takeoff

unstitch v
découdre
remove stitches from

unstoppable /ʌnˈstɔ.pə.bəl/ adj
inarrêtable imparable incoercible
unable to be stopped

unstressed /ʌnˈstɹɛst/ adj
atone inaccentué non accentué
not stressed or accentuated

unsub /ˈʌnsʌb/ n
quidam
unknown subject

unsubscribe v
désabonner désinscrire
to cancel a subscription

unsubscription n
désabonnement désinscription
act of unsubscribing

unsuccessful /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/ adj
infructueux
failed, not successful

unsupervised adj
non encadré sans surveillance
not supervised; not being constantly observed

unsure adj
incertain
uncertain

unsurpassable adj
insurpassable
not surpassable

unsurpassed adj
hors pair insurpassé inégalé sans égal
not exceeded by others

unsurprising adj
attendu peu surprenant prévu
not surprising

unsurprisingly adv
comme on pouvait [[s']]y attendre sans surprise
not surprisingly

unsuspecting adj
qui ne se doute de rien

unsustainability n
insoutenabilité
state or condition of being unsustainable

unsustainable adj
intenable non viable pas tenable pas viable
Not sustainable

unswerving adj
indéfectible inébranlable
not deviating

unsympathetic adj
antipathique
not sympathetic

untameable adj
indomptable
cannot be tamed

untangle /ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ v
dénatter dénouer
to remove tangles or knots

untapped adj
inexploité
not tapped

untenable adj
insoutenable intenable
Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position

unthinkable /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/ adj
impensable inconcevable inimaginable
inconceivable or unimaginable; extremely improbable in a way that goes against common sense
incroyable
incapable of being believed; incredible

untidy /ʌnˈtaɪdi/ adj
bordélique désordonné
unorganized
débraillé négligé
sloppy

untie /ʌnˈtaɪ/ v
détacher
to free from fastening or from restraint
to become untied or loosed
to resolve
détacher délier
to loosen, as something interlaced or knotted

until /ənˈtɪl/ /ʊnˈtɪl/ /ʌnˈtɪl/ /ˈʌntəl/ conjunction
avant que
before
jusqu'à ce que jusqu'au moment où
up to the time that

until /ənˈtɪl/ /ʊnˈtɪl/ /ʌnˈtɪl/ /ˈʌntəl/ preposition
avant
before
jusqu'à jusque
up to the time of

until all hours
jusqu'à pas d'heure

until further notice
jusqu'à nouvel ordre

until one is blue in the face adv
jusqu'à en perdre haleine
for a long time

until one's dying day
jusqu'à son dernier souffle

until proven otherwise
jusqu'à preuve du contraire

until the cows come home phraseologicalUnit
aussi longtemps [[qu']]on veut
For a very long time

untimely /ʌnˈtaɪmli/ adj
intempestif
taking place at an inopportune time
vert
early; premature

unto /-tuː/ /-tə/ /-tʊ/ /ˈʌntə/ /ˈʌntʊ/ preposition
jusqu'à
Up to

untouchability n
intouchabilité
discrimination

untouchable adj
intouchable
not able to be touched

untouchable n
intouchable paria
member of the lowest caste

untouched /ʌnˈtʌt͡ʃt/ adj
intouché
in its original state

untoward /ʌnˈtɔɹd/ /ˌʌn.təˈwɔɹd/ /ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/ adj
défavorable désavantageux nocif
unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous
déplacé inopportun
unseemly, improper
ennuyeux irrégulier
unruly, troublesome

untrammel v
liberer
free or release from obstacles or hindrances

untranslatability n
intraductibilité intraduisibilité
property of being untranslatable; inability to be translated

untranslatable /ˈʌnˌtɹænz.leɪt.ə.bəl/ adj
intraduisible
not able to be translated

untranslatableness n
intraductibilité intraduisibilité
property of being untranslatable; inability to be translated

untranslated adj
intraduit
not translated; in the original language

untransmissible adj
intransmissible

untreated adj
non traité
not treated

untrigintillion numeral
sexdécillion
1096

untruth /ʌnˈtɹuːθ/ n
contrevérité mensonge menterie
lie or falsehood

untruthful adj
malhonnête
dishonest
menteur
not giving the truth, lying

untuck /ʌnˈtʌk/ v
ressortir
remove from a hidden location

untune v
désaccorder
to cause to be out of tune

untyped adj
non typé

ununbium n
ununbium
chemical element

ununennium /uːnuːnˈɛniːəm/ n
ununennium
chemical element

ununhexium n
ununhexium
element with atomic number 116

ununifiable adj
inunifiable
impossible to unify of be unified

ununoctium n
ununoctium
chemical element

ununpentium n
ununpentium
chemical element

ununquadium n
ununquadium
chemical element

ununseptium /uːnuːnˈsɛpti.əm/ n
ununseptium
element with atomic number 117

ununtrium n
ununtrium
chemical element

unununium n
unununium
systematic name for roentgenium

unusable adj
inutilisable
not usable

unused /ʌnˈjust/ /ʌnˈjuzd/ /ʌnˈjuːst/ /ʌnˈjuːzd/ adj
inaccoutumé
not accustomed (to)
inutilisé
not used

unuseful /ʌnˈjuːsfəl/ adj
inutile

unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ /ʌnˈjuːʒəl/ adj
inhabituel insolite inusuel
not usual

unvaccinated adj
non-vacciné
not vaccinated

unveil /ʌnˈveɪl/ v
dévoiler
to reveal oneself
dévoiler lever le voile
to uncover

unverifiable adj
incontrôlable invérifiable
Not capable of being verified, confirmed, checked or proven

unverifiableness n
invérifiabilité

unverified adj
invérifié
not verified

unvigintillion numeral
undécillion
1066

unwall v
démurer
to unblock

unwarned adj
inaverti

unwavering /(ˌ)ʌnˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ /(ˌ)ʌnˈweɪvɹɪŋ/ /ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ /ˌənˈweɪvɹɪŋ/ adj
constant indéfectible inébranlable sans faille
always on course and steady

unwearied /ʌnˈwɪəɹid/ adj
increvable
not wearied

unwelcome adj
malvenu

unwell /ʌnˈwɛl/ adj
indisposé malade qui ne se sent pas bien souffrant
not well

unwholesome adj
insalubre malsain nocif
not wholesome

unwieldy /ˌʌnˈwɪəl.di/ adj
encombrant lourd peu maniable
difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate

unwilling /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/ adj
réticent
not willing; reluctant

unwillingly adv
involontairement
in an unwilling manner

unwind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/ v
débobiner dérouler
to wind off
décompresser
to relax
défaire
to be or become unwound
démêler
to disentangle

unwisely adv
imprudemment
in an unwise manner

unwitting adj
inattention inconscient
unaware
involontaire par inadvertance
unintentional

unwittingly /-ɾɪŋ-/ /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ /ˌən-/ /ˌʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ adv
involontairement
in an unwitting manner

unworkable adj
inexécutable
not workable

unworthiness n
indignité
the characteristic or condition of being unworthy

unworthy /ʌnˈwɝði/ adj
indigne
not worthy

unwrap /ʌnˈɹæp/ v
déballer
undo what is wrapped

unwritten adj
inécrit
not written

unyielding adj
inflexible
not giving in

unyoke /ʌnˈjoʊk/ /ʌnˈjəʊk/ v
dételer
release from a yoke

unzip v
décompresser dézipper
computing: to decompress a zip file

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] adj
au garde-à-vous
erect
debout
standing
debout levé
awake
en marche
functional
partant
ready, willing

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] adv
en haut
away from earth’s surface
haut
higher in pitch

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] n
haut
direction opposed to the pull of gravity

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] preposition
monter vers le haut
toward the top

up above n
dans l'au-delà

up against the wall adj
au pied du mur

up bow n
poussé

up close adv
de près
at very close range

up for grabs adj
libre
available for anyone to obtain, claim, decide, or win

up front adv
en pointe
in an attacking position

up hill and down dale adv
par monts et par vaux

up one's sleeve
dans sa manche
hidden, in reserve

up quark n
quark haut quark up
up quark

up someone's alley
dans les cordes de quelqu'un
matching a person's interests or abilities well

up the ante v
augmenter la mise faire monter les enchères mettre la barre plus haut monter la barre surenchérir
raise the stakes

up to /ˈʌp tuː/ /ˈʌp tə/ preposition
capable de
capable of
jusqu'à
as much as, no more than
jusqu'à à
against, next to, near, towards
à
the obligation or the duty of
the option or decision of

up to a point adv
dans une certaine mesure
to a certain extent

up to here
jusqu'au cou
overwhelmed, swamped

up-and-comer n
étoile montante
someone who is up-and-coming

up-and-coming adj
prometteur émergent
emerging, aspiring

up-to-date /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ adj
au courant
informed of the latest news
à jour actuel
current; recent

upbeat /ʌpˈbit/ /ˈʌpˌbit/ adj
entraînant
Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat
optimiste
Having a positive, lively, or perky tone, attitude, etc.

upbeat /ʌpˈbit/ /ˈʌpˌbit/ n
levé
unaccented beat at the start of a musical phrase

upbraid /ˌʌpˈbɹeɪd/ v
reprocher gronder reprendre réprimander sermonner
to reprove

upbringing /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ n
éducation
raising or training
traits

upcoming adj
prochain à venir
of the relatively near future

update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ n
mise à jour
action of advising someone so that they are up to date
mise à jour actualisation update
action of making something up to date

update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ v
mettre au courant
to advise a person so that they are up to date
mettre à jour actualiser updater
to make something up to date

upend /ʌpˈɛnd/ v
bouleverser verser
to tip or turn over

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ n
mise à niveau upgrade
an improved component or replacement item

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ v
monter en gamme
to replace an existing object with something better

upgrow /ʌpˈɡɹəʊ/ v
grandir
grow up

upgrowth n
croissance dévelopement
process or result of growing up

upheaval /ʌpˈhi.vəl/ n
bouleversement
sudden violent upset, disruption or convulsion
soulèvement surrection
process of being heaved upward, especially of the earth's crust

uphill /ʌpˈhɪl/ /ˈʌphɪl/ adv
en amont en montée
up a slope, towards higher ground

uphold /ˌʌpˈhəʊld/ v
soutenir
to keep erect
to support by approval or encouragement

upholsterer /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹə/ n
tapissier tapissier garnisseur tapissière tapissière garnisseuse
a craftsman who upholsters furniture

upholstery /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹi/ n
tapisserie
craft or business of upholstering furniture

upkeep n
entretien
maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good repair

upland antshrike n
batara montagnard
passerine bird

upland sandpiper n
maubèche des champs
Bartramia longicauda

uplift /ʌpˈlɪft/ /ˈʌp.lɪft/ n
balconnet
brassiere that raises the breasts
soulèvement
tectonic upheaval

uplift /ʌpˈlɪft/ /ˈʌp.lɪft/ v
exalter promouvoir transcender élever
to raise something or someone to a higher level

uplifting adj
qui met de bonne humeur qui remonte le moral
improving the mood

upload /əpˈloʊd/ /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ n
téléversement envoi
file transfer

upload /əpˈloʊd/ /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ v
téléverser envoyer
to transfer data

upon /əˈpɑn/ /əˈpɒn/ /əˈpɔn/ preposition
sur
being above and in contact with another
being directly supported by another
à
at a prescribed point in time

upper /ˈʌpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌpɚ/ adj
supérieur
at a higher level, rank or position

upper /ˈʌpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌpɚ/ n
empeigne
the part of a shoe above the sole

upper arm n
arrière-bras bras
section of an arm

upper case n
haut-de-casse majuscules

upper hand n
prendre le dessus
(idiomatic) advantage

upper house n
chambre haute
part of a legislature

upper lip n
lèvre supérieure

upper-crust adj
huppé
posh, upper-class

uppercase adj
majuscule
written in upper case

uppercut n
uppercut
in boxing

uppity /ˈʌpəti/ adj
arrogant impertinent
presumptuous, above oneself

upright /ˈʌpɹaɪt/ adj
intègre
of good morals

upright /ˈʌpɹaɪt/ n
montant
any vertical part of a structure, especially one of the goal posts in sports

upright piano n
piano droit
a keyboard musical instrument

uprightness /ˌʌpˈɹaɪtnəs/ n
aplomb
state of being erect or vertical
droiture intégrité rectitude
state of being honest, honourable, and moral

uprising n
révolte
a popular revolt

uproar /ˈʌpɹɔː/ /ˈʌpɹɔːɹ/ n
clameur
noisy excitement
confused noise

uproarious /ʌpˈɹɔː.ɹɪ.əs/ /ˌʌpˈɹɔ.ɹi.əs/ adj
tumultueux
characterised by uproar, that is, loud, confused noise, or by noisy and uncontrollable laughter

ups and downs n
des hauts et des bas
idiomatic

upsadaisy interjection
hop-là oup-là
an affectionate encouragement

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ adj
bouleversé contrarié fâché
angry, distressed, unhappy
bouleversé dérangé perturbé remué
of a stomach

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ v
bouleverser
disturb, disrupt, unfavorably alter
renverser
tip, overturn
énerver
make (a person) angry, distressed or unhappy

upset price n
prix de réserve
lowest price at which an auction item may be sold

upshot /ˈʌpʃɑt/ /ˈʌpʃɒt/ n
essentiel
concise summary

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ /ˌʌpsaɪˈdaʊn/ adj
à l'envers
inverted

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ /ˌʌpsaɪˈdaʊn/ adv
sens dessus dessous
in great disorder
inverted

upsilon /juːpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈjup.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈup.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈʌp.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈʌp.sɪˌlɒn/ n
upsilon
letter of the Greek alphabet

upstairs /ˈʌpˌstɛəz/ /ˈʌpˌstɛɹz/ /ˌʌpˈstɛəz/ /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/ adv
en haut à l'étage
up the stairs; on a higher floor or level

upstand n
bordure
upturn

upstand v
ériger
stand up

upstart /ˈʌp.stɑɹt/ /ˈʌp.stɑːt/ n
parvenu nouveau riche arriviste
newly rich or prominent

upstream /ʌpˈstɹiːm/ adj
amont montant
upwards
en amont
Biology : towards the 5' end of a DNA molecule
à contre-courant à contre-mont
in a direction opposite to flow

upstream /ʌpˈstɹiːm/ adv
en amont à contre-courant
against the flow

uptight /ʌpˈtaɪt/ adj
coincé
(colloquial) Excessively concerned with rules and order, always serious

upwards /ˈʌpwədz/ /ˈʌpwɚdz/ adv
en haut
to a higher position

upwards of preposition
plus de
more than; in excess of

uracil /ˈjʊərəsɪl/ n
uracile
one of the bases of RNA

urad /ʊˈɹʌd/ n
haricot urd urd
South Asian bean

uraeus /juˈɹeɪ.əs/ /juˈɹi.əs/ /jʊˈɹiː.əs/ n
uraeus uræus
representation of the sacred asp

uraninite n
uraninite
form of uranium dioxide

uraniscoplasty n
uranoplastie

uranist /ˈjʊəɹənɪst/ n
uraniste
uranist

uranium /jʊˈɹeɪniəm/ n
uranium
uranium (element)

urano- prefix
ourano-
urano-

uranocentric adj
ouranocentrique
having the planet Uranus at the center

uranocentric orbit n
orbite ouranocentrique

uranyl n
uranyle
divalent radical UO₂²⁺

uratolytic adj
uratolytique

urban /ˈɜɹbən/ /ˈɜːb(ə)n/ adj
urbain citadin
of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or happening or located in, a city or town; of, pertaining to, or characteristic of life in such a place

urban furniture n
mobilier urbain

urban legend n
légende urbaine
dubious story

urban planning n
urbanisme
conscious design of towns and cities

urban renewal n
rénovation urbaine renouvellement urbain
redevelopment of urban areas

urban sprawl n
étalement urbain
growth of housing

urbane /ɜɹˈbeɪn/ /ɜːˈbeɪn/ adj
urbain
of a person (usually a man): having refined manners

urbanism /ˈɜː(ɹ)bənɪzəm/ n
urbanisme
study of cities

urbanist n
urbaniste

urbanite n
citadin
someone who lives in a city or similar urban area

urbanity /əːˈbæn.ɪ.ti/ /ɝˈbæn.ə.ti/ n
civilité urbanité
polished and courteous behavior
urbanité
what is characteristically urban

urbanization n
urbanisation
growth of cities
change in region

urchin /ˈɜːtʃən/ /ˈɜːtʃɪn/ /ˈɝt͡ʃən/ /ˈɝt͡ʃɪn/ n
garnement
mischievous child

urea /jʊˈɹiːə/ /ˈjʊəɹɪə/ n
urée
organic compound

ureic adj
urique
Of or relating to urea

uremia n
urémie
blood poisoning due to retention of waste products

uremic /jʊəˈɹiːmɪk/ adj
urémique
of, relating to, or causing uremia

ureter /jʊəˈɹiːtɚ/ n
uretère
narrow duct that carries urine from the kidneys

ureterosigmoidostomy n
urétérosigmoidostomie

uretherostomy n
urétérostomie

urethra /jʊˈɹiːθɹə/ n
urètre urèthre
anatomical tube

urethral /jʊˈɹiːθɹəl/ adj
urétral
pertaining to the urethra

urethroscopy n
urétroscopie
examination of the interior of the urethra

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ n
envie pulsion
a strong desire; an itch to do something

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ v
inciter
to press the mind or will of
insister
to be pressing in argument; to insist
pousser inciter
to press, push, drive
provoquer
to provoke

urgency /ˈɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ n
urgence
quality or condition of being urgent

urgent /ˈɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈɝ.d͡ʒənt/ adj
urgent
requiring immediate attention

urgently adv
d'urgence urgemment
with a sense of urgency

uric /ˈjʊɹɪk/ adj
urique
pertaining to urine

uric acid n
acide urique
bicyclic heterocyclic phenolic compound

urinal /juːˈɹaɪnəl/ /ˈjɝɪnəl/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪnəl/ /ˈjʊɹɪnəl/ n
pistolet urinal
a vessel specially used for urination
urinoir
fixture for standing urination

urinary /ˈjʊəɹɪn(ə)ɹi/ adj
urinaire
urinary

urinary bladder n
vessie
urinary bladder

urinary meatus n
méat urinaire
urinary meatus

urinary tract n
urinaire voies urinaires
urinary tract

urinate /ˈjʊəɹɪneɪt/ /ˈjʊɹɪneɪt/ v
uriner

urination /jʊəɹɪˈneɪʃən/ n
miction

urinator /ˈjʊəɹɪˌneɪtə/ /ˈjʊəɹɪˌneɪtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] n
urinateur
diver

urine /ˈjɝɪn/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹaɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊɹɪn/ n
urine

urn /ɜːn/ /ɝn/ n
urne
a vessel for ashes or cremains of a deceased person
a vase with a footed base

uro- prefix
uro-
relating to urine

urography n
urographie
radiography of the urinary track

urolithiasis n
calcul urinaire lithiase urinaire
calculi in the urinary tract

urologic adj
urologique
of or pertaining to urology

urologist n
urologue
doctor of urology

urology n
urologie
branch of medicine dealing with urinary tract and urogenital system

ursid /ˈɜːsɪd/ /ˈɝsɪd/ n
ursidé
any member of the family Ursidae, the bears

ursine /ˈɜː.saɪn/ /ˈɝsaɪn/ /ˈɝsɪn/ adj
ursin
of or relating to bears

urstromtal /ˈʊə(ɹ)stɹəʊmˌtɑːl/ n
vallée proglaciaire
glacial valley

urticaria /ˌɜː.tɪˈkɛə.ɹi.ə/ /ˌɝ.tɪˈkɛɹ.i.ə/ n
urticaire
medical condition

urushiol /ʊˈɹuːʃiˌɔl/ n
urushiol
oil causing allergic rash

us /əs/ /əz/ /ʌs/ /ʌz/ pronoun
nous
objective case of "we"

usability /ˌjuːzəˈbɪlɪti/ n
convivialité
degree to which an object or device is easy to use
ergonomie
easiness of use in computing

usable /ˈjuː.zə.bəl/ adj
utilisable
capable of being used

usage /ˈjuːsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈjuːzɪd͡ʒ/ n
coutume usage
habit or accepted practice
usage
the way words are spoken or written in a community
act of using something; use

use /jus/ /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ /jʉːs/ /jʉːz/ n
usage utilisation emploi
act of using
utilité
usefulness

use /jus/ /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ /jʉːs/ /jʉːz/ v
avoir l'habitude de
rare: to habitually do
utiliser servir user
employ, apply

use a sledgehammer to crack a nut /ˌjuz‿ə ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ tə ˌkɹæk‿ə ˈnʌt/ /ˌjuːz‿ə ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmə tə ˌkɹæk‿ə ˈnʌt/ v
écraser une mouche avec un marteau tuer une mouche avec un canon
to use disproportionate or significantly excessive force to carry out an action

use case n
cas d'utilisation
system scenario

use the toilet v
aller aux toilettes
to use facilities to urinate or defecate

use-by date n
date de péremption
The date by which it is advised that a perishable product be consumed

used /just/ /juzd/ /juːst/ /juːzd/ adj
occasion de seconde main seconde main
that has or have previously been owned by someone else

used bookstore n
bouquinerie
store selling secondhand books

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːs(t).tə/ /juːzd/ adj
habitué
accustomed to

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːs(t).tə/ /juːzd/ v
use the imperfect tense of the verb that follows; can clarify with adverbs such as autrefois
formerly and habitually or repeatedly

useful /ˈjusfəl/ /ˈjuːsfəl/ /ˈjʉːːsfəl/ [ˈjusfl̩] [ˈjuːsfl̩] [ˈjʉːːsfl̩] adj
utile
having a practical or beneficial use

useful idiot n
idiot utile idiote utile
political sense

usefully adv
utilement
in a useful manner

usefulness /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/ n
utilité
quality of being useful

useless /ˈjuːs.ləs/ adj
bon à rien inutile
good-for-nothing, not dependable
inutile
unhelpful, pointless
inutile inutilisable
without use or possibility to be used

uselessly adv
inutilement
to no useful purpose

uselessness n
inutilité
quality of being useless

user /ˈjuzɚ/ /ˈjuːzə/ n
utilisateur consommateur
one who uses something, a consumer
utilisateur utilisatrice
person who uses a computer

user guide n
mode d'emploi

user interface n
interface utilisateur
the part of a software application that a user sees and interacts with

user-friendliness n
convivialité ergonomie
quality of being user-friendly

user-friendly adj
convivial ergonomique
designed to be easy to use

username n
nom d'utilisateur identifiant
a person's identification on an individual computer system

ushanka /uˈʃɑŋkə/ /uːˈʃɑːŋkə/ n
chapka ouchanka
traditional Russian fur cap with earflaps

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] n
escorte garçon d'honneur
male escort at a wedding
huissier
doorkeeper in a courtroom
ouvreur
person who escorts people to their seats

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] v
escorter
to accompany or escort

usherette n
ouvreuse
a female usher

ustrinum n
ustrinum
site of a funeral pyre

usual /ˈjuːʒuəl/ /ˈjuːʒəl/ /ˈjuːʒʊəl/ adj
habituel habituelle
most commonly occurring

usual suspects n
toujours les mêmes
people or things that would be expected to appear

usually /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/ /ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒu(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒəli/ adv
habituellement normalement d'habitude généralement usuellement
most of the time

usucapt v
usucaper
to acquire by usucaption

usufruct /-sə-/ /ˈjuzəˌfɹʌkt/ /ˈjuːz(j)ʊfɹʌkt/ n
usufruit
legal right to use and derive profit or benefit from property that belongs to another person

usufructuary /-tjʊ-/ /ˌjuːz(j)ʊˈfɹʌkt͡ʃʊˌəɹi/ adj
usufructuaire
of or pertaining to a usufruct

usufructuary /-tjʊ-/ /ˌjuːz(j)ʊˈfɹʌkt͡ʃʊˌəɹi/ n
usufruitier
a person who holds property, or the use of assets, by usufruct

usurer /ˈjuːzjəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹɚ/ /ˈjuːʒɹɚ/ n
usurier usurière
one who loans money at exorbitant interest rates

usuress /ˌjuːzjəˈɹɛs/ /ˌjuːʒəˈɹɛs/ n
usurière
A female usurer

usurious /juːˈzjuːɹɪəs/ /juːˈʒuːɹɪəs/ adj
usuraire
Of or pertaining to usury

usurp /juˈsɝp/ /juːˈzɜːp/ v
usurper
seize power

usurpation /ˌjuːsə(ɹ)ˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌjuːzə(ɹ)ˈpeɪʃən/ n
usurpation
wrongful seizure

usurper /juˈsɜɹpɚ/ n
usurpateur usurpatrice
one who usurps

usury /ˈjuːʒəɹi/ n
usure
exorbitant rate of interest in excess of any legal rates
practice of lending money at illegal or unfair rates

ut /ʌt/ n
ut
first note of a major scale

utensil /juˈtɛn.səl/ n
ustensile
device for domestic use, in the kitchen, or in war
ustensile de cuisine

uterine /ˈjutəɹaɪn/ adj
utérin
of or pertaining to the uterus

utilisation n
utilisation
act of using
manner of using

utilise /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/ v
utiliser
to make use of; to use

utilitarian /juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/ /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/ adj
fonctionnel fonctionnelle utilitaire
practical and functional, not just for show
utilitariste
pertaining to utilitarianism

utilitarian /juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/ /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/ n
utilitariste
Someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism.

utilitarianism n
utilitarisme
the theory of the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people"

utility /juˈtɪl.ə.ti/ /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ /jəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ [juˈtɪl.ə.ɾi] n
utilitaire
something that is useful
utilité
state or condition of being useful

utility knife n
couteau à lame rétractable cutter exacto
cutting tool

utility model n
modèle d'utilité
an intellectual property right

utility pole n
pylône électrique
tall cylinder

utilizable adj
utilisable
able to be utilized

utmost /ˈʌtmoʊ̯st/ /ˈʌtmə(ʊ̯)st/ [ˈət-] [ˈʌʔ-] adj
extrême
situated at the most distant limit
extrême plus grand suprême
most extreme

utmost /ˈʌtmoʊ̯st/ /ˈʌtmə(ʊ̯)st/ [ˈət-] [ˈʌʔ-] n
maximum plus grand
greatest possible capability, extent, or quantity

utopia /juˈtoʊ.pi.ə/ /juːˈtəʊ.pi.ə/ n
utopie
world in perfect harmony

utopian /juˈtoʊpi.ən/ adj
utopique
ideal but often impractical; visionary

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ [ˈɐtə] [ˈʌɾɚ] adj
absolu total
absolute

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ [ˈɐtə] [ˈʌɾɚ] v
prononcer proférer émettre

utterance /ˈʌtəɹəns/ n
articulation expression prononciation émission sonore
an act of uttering
déclaration propos parole énoncé
something spoken

uvarovite n
uvarovite
mineral

uveitis n
uvéite
inflammation of the uvea

uvula /ˈju.vjəl.ə/ /ˈjuː.vjʊl.ə/ n
luette uvule uvula
appendage that hangs from the palate

uvular /ˈjuːvjʊlɚ/ adj
uvulaire
of or relating to the uvula

uxoricide /ʌkˈsɔː.ɹɪˌsaɪd/ n
uxoricide
a man who kills his wife
the killing of one's wife

uxorious /ʌkˈsɔɹ.i.əs/ /ʌkˈsɔːɹ.i.əs/ /ʌɡˈzɔɹ.i.əs/ adj
uxorieux
Very devoted and/or submissive to one's wife

uyezd n
ouïezd
an administrative subdivision

uzi /ˈuːzi/ n
uzi
a type of submachine gun

v-chip n
contrôle parental
censorship device

vacancy /ˈveɪkənsi/ n
chambre libre
available room
vacance
unoccupied position

vacant /ˈveɪkənt/ adj
niais
showing no intelligence or interest
vide
not occupied

vacant lot n
terrain vague
unused land

vacate /veɪˈkeɪt/ /vəˈkeɪt/ /ˈveɪ.keɪt/ v
vider évacuer

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
vacances
holiday, period of leisure time
official holiday period
freedom from some business or activity

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
aller en vacances
to spend or take a vacation

vaccinal adj
vaccinal
relating to vaccines

vaccinally adj
vaccinalement

vaccinate /ˈvæksɪneɪt/ v
vacciner
treat (a person or an animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease

vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
vaccination
inoculation with a vaccine

vaccinator n
vaccinateur vaccinatrice
person or agent that administers vaccines

vaccine /-saɪn/ /-sɪn/ /vækˈsin/ /ˈvæksiːn/ /ˈvækˌsin/ n
vaccin
substance given to stimulate a body’s production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease

vaccine passport n
carnet de vaccination passeport vaccinal
document that proves vaccination

vacherin n
vacherin
type of cheese

vachery /ˈvæʃəɹi/ n
vacherie
cattle enclosure

vacillate /ˈvæ.sə.leɪt/ /ˈvæ.sɪ.leɪt/ v
hésiter
to swing from one course of action or opinion to another
vaciller
to sway unsteadily from one side to the other

vacuity /vaˈkjuːɪti/ /væˈkjuːɪtɪ/ /vəˈkjuːɪti/ /vəˈkjuːɪtɪ/ n
vacuité
emptiness
vacuum

vacuole /ˈvækjʊˌəʊl/ n
vacuole
large membrane-bound vesicle

vacuous /ˈvækju.əs/ adj
niais
lacking meaningful content
showing a lack of thought

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/ /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ n
vide vacuum
region of space that contains no matter

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/ /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ v
passer l'aspirateur
intransitive: to use a vacuum cleaner
transitive: to clean with a vacuum cleaner

vacuum cleaner n
aspirateur balayeuse
machine for cleaning

vacuum gauge n
vacuomètre
vacuum gauge

vacuum sealer n
emballeuse sous vide machine sous vide machine à emballer sous vide scelleuse sous vide

vacuum tube n
tube à vide tube électronique
electrical device

vacuum-clean v
passer l'aspirateur
to clean with a vacuum cleaner

vacuum-packed adj
emballé sous vide

vade mecum /ˌveɪdi ˈmiːkəm/ /ˌvɑːdi ˈmeɪkəm/ n
vade-mecum vadémécum
referential book
useful object

vadm n
vam

vagabond /ˈvæ.ɡə.bɑnd/ /ˈvæ.ɡə.bɒnd/ n
vagabond vagabonde
a person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time
a bum, a hobo, a tramp, a homeless person

vagal /ˈveɪɡəl/ adj
vagal
of or relating to the vagus nerve

vagary /vəˈɡɛɹi/ /ˈveɪɡəɹi/ n
caprice
An impulsive or illogical desire; a caprice
extravagance
An erratic, unpredictable occurrence or action

vagina /vəˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ n
vagin
anatomical sense

vaginal /vəˈd͡ʒʌɪ.nəl/ /ˈvæd͡ʒ.ən.əl/ adj
vaginal
of the vagina

vaginal flatulence n
pet vaginal
emission or expulsion of air from the vagina

vaginal fluid n
émission du fluide vaginal
liquid discharge from a vagina

vaginal ring n
anneau vaginal
contraception device

vaginally adv
vaginalement
via the vagina

vaginismus /vad͡ʒɪˈnɪzməs/ n
vaginisme
muscular contraction

vaginitis n
vaginite
inflammation of the vagina

vaginoplasty n
vaginoplastie
surgical procedure

vaginosis n
vaginose
infection of the vagina

vagrancy /ˈveɪɡɹənsɪ/ n
vagabondage
being a vagrant

vagrant /ˈveɪɡɹənt/ n
erratique
animal found outside its species’ usual range
vagabond clodo clodote clodotte vagabonde
person without settled employment or habitation who supports himself or herself by begging or some dishonest means
vagabond vagabonde
person who wanders from place to place

vague /veɪɡ/ /væɡ/ adj
vague
not clearly expressed
not clearly felt or sensed

vaguely /ˈveɪɡli/ adv
vaguement
in a vague manner

vagus nerve n
nerf vague
tenth cranial nerve

vain /veɪn/ adj
frivole
based on very little substance
vain futile
pointless, futile

vainglorious /ˌveɪnˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ adj
fanfaron orgueilleux vaniteux
with excessive vanity or unwarranted pride

vainglory /veɪnˈɡlɔː.ɹi/ n
gloriole
boastful, unwarranted pride
vaine gloire
a regarding of oneself with undue favor

vair /veə/ /vɛə/ /vɛɹ/ n
vair
heraldic fur

vairy adj
vairé

vale of tears /ˈveɪl əv ˈtɪəz/ /ˈveɪl əv ˈtɪɚz/ n
vallée de misère
the world as the place where difficulties and the sorrows of life are felt

valediction /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/ n
adieu chao salut à la prochaine
word or phrase upon leaving
adieux
act
discours d'adieu
speech
salutation
word or phrase to end a letter or message

valedictorian /væl.ə.dɪkˈtoɹ.i.ən/ /væl.ə.dɪkˈtoɹ.i.ɪn/ /væl.əd.ɪkˈtɔɹ.ɪən/ n
major major de promotion
no 1 student

valence /ˈveɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈveɪləns/ n
valence
combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical
number of arguments that a verb can have
number of binding sites of a molecule
one-dimensional value assigned to an object, situation, or state

valenki n
valenki
winter felt boots

valentine /ˈvaləntaɪn/ n
Valentine
a person to whom you give, or from whom you receive, a valentine, on February 14th
valentine
an expression of affection, especially romantic

valerian /vəˈlɪəɹɪən/ n
valériane
Valeriana officinalis

valeric acid n
acide valérique
CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH

valet /væˈleɪ/ /ˈvæleɪ/ /ˈvælɪt/ n
chaperon duègne
a female chaperone who accompanies a man
valet
a female performer in professional wrestling
a hotel employee performing such duties for guests
valet majordome valet de chambre
a man's personal male attendant
voiturier valet
a person employed to clean or park cars

valet-de-chambre n
valet de chambre
personal servant of a monarch

valetudinarian /ˌvæ.ləˌtuː.dəˈnɛ.ɹi.ən/ n
hypocondriaque
person obsessed with their health

valiance n
vaillance
quality of being valiant

valiant /ˈva.lɪ.ənt/ /ˈvæ.ljənt/ adj
vaillant preux
possessing or showing courage or determination

valiantly adv
vaillamment
in a valiant manner

valid /ˈvælɪd/ adj
valide valable
acceptable, proper or correct

validate /ˈvæl.ə.deɪt/ /ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
valider justifier
to check the validity of

validation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
validation
the act of validating something

validator n
cachet validateur
one who validates
validateur
something that validates

validity n
validité
the state of being valid, authentic or genuine

valine n
valine
essential amino acid C₅H11NO₂

valkyrie /ˈvælˌkɚ.i/ /ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/ /ˈvɑl-/ n
valkyrie
any of the female attendants, or handmaidens of Odin

valley /ˈvæli/ n
vallée val
elongated depression between hills or mountains

valour /ˈvælə/ /ˈvælɚ/ n
courage héroïsme
strength of mind in regard to danger

valuable /ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ /ˈvæljəbl̩/ adj
précieux
having a great value

valuable /ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ /ˈvæljəbl̩/ n
valeur
personal possession of relatively great monetary value

value /ˈvæl.juː/ n
valeur
quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable
numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
amount (of money, goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else
ideal accepted by some individual or group
degree of importance given to something
relative duration of a musical note

value /ˈvæl.juː/ v
valoriser
to fix or determine the value of
évaluer
to estimate the value of

value added n
valeur ajoutée
amount

value added tax n
taxe sur la valeur ajoutée
tax levied on added value of an exchange

value judgment n
jugement de valeur
judgment

value proposition n
proposition de valeur
benefit offered by an organization's product or service

value system n
système de valeurs
hierarchy of values

valve /ˈvælv/ n
soupape clapet valve
device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid
soupape valve
device in an internal combustion engine
valvule vanne
in anatomy

vambrace /ˈvæm.bɹeɪs/ n
brassard de l’avant-bras
piece of armor from elbow to wrist

vamoose v
bouger dégager se barrer se casser se tirer tracer
to run away, to flee
bouger grouiller se magner tracer
to hurry

vamp /væmp/ n
empeigne
top part of shoe or boot
vamp
seductive woman

vampire /ˈvæm.paɪ.ɚ/ n
chauve-souris vampire vampire
bat
vampire
mythological creature

vampire bat n
chauve-souris vampire
bat of the subfamily Desmodontinae

vampire squid n
vampire des enfers
sea animal

vampiress n
vampiresse
female vampire

vampiric adj
vampirique
vampiric

vampirization n
vampirisation
the act of turning someone into a vampire

vampirize v
vampirer vampiriser
to make into a vampire

van /væn/ n
camionnette fourgonnette fourgon
a covered vehicle

vanadate /ˈvænədeɪt/ n
vanadate
any salt of vanadic acid

vanadinite n
vanadinite
mineral

vanadium /vəˈneɪdi.əm/ n
vanadium
chemical element

vandal /ˈvændəl/ n
vandale
person who destroys or damages property

vandalise /ˈvændəlaɪz/ v
vandaliser
to needlessly destroy

vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzm̩/ n
vandalisme
needless damage or destruction of property

vane /veɪn/ n
pale
curved surface radially mounted along an axis
vexillum étendard
ornithology: flattened web-like part of a feather

vanguard /ˈvanˌɡɑːd/ /ˈvænˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈvɛnˌɡɐːd/ n
avant-garde
leading units of an army
forefront of any group or movement

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ adj
classique standard
standard
de vanille à la vanille
of vanilla

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ n
vanille
flavor
orchid
natural extract
fruit
artificial extract

vanilla extract n
extrait de vanille
liquid used in cooking

vanillatte n
vanillatté

vanillin /vəˈnɪlɪn/ n
vanilline
primary constituent of vanilla

vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ v
disparaître s'évanouir
become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed
s'annuler
mathematics: to become equal to zero

vanishing point n
point de fuite
point in perspective drawing

vanity /ˈvænəti/ /ˈvænɪti/ [-ɾi] n
vanité
excessive pride
that which is vain

vanity press /ˌvænəti ˈpɹɛs/ /ˌvænɪti ˈpɹɛs/ [-ɾi-] n
édition [[à compte d'auteur]]
book publisher that lets the author pay the expenses of publishing up front, leaving the risk of financial failure with the author

vanquish /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ v
vaincre
to defeat (someone)

vantage /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ/ n
avantage
advantage

vantage point /ˈvæn.tɪd͡ʒ ˌpɔɪnt/ /ˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒ ˌpɔɪnt/ n
point de vue privilégié
place or position affording a good view

vape /veɪp/ v
vapoter
to inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette

vaper n
vapoteur vapoteuse
user of electronic cigarettes

vapid /ˈveɪp.ɪd/ /ˈvæp.ɪd/ adj
amorphe bête couillon cucul cucul-la-praline gourde
lifeless, dull, or banal
insipide fadasse fade plat
tasteless, bland, or insipid

vapidity n
fadeur
state or quality of being vapid

vaping n
vapotage

vapor /ˈveɪpə/ /ˈveɪpɚ/ n
vapeur
the gaseous state of a substance that is normally a solid or liquid

vapor pressure n
pression de la vapeur
pressure that a vapor exerts

vaporize v
vaporiser
turn into vapour

vaporous /ˈveɪpəɹəs/ /ˈveɪpɹəs/ adj
vaporeux
of or relating to vapour; having the characteristics or consistency of vapour

vaporware /ˈveɪ.pə.wɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈveɪpɚwɛɹ/ n
fumiciel
An advertised product, whose launch is questionable

vaquita /vəˈkiːtə/ n
marsouin du Pacifique
Phocoena sinus

varactor n
diode varicap diode à capacité variable
solid-state diode

vardapet /ˈvɑɹdəpɛt/ /ˈvɑːdəpɛt/ n
vartabed
archimandrite in the Armenian Apostolic Church

varenyky /vəˈɹɛniːkiː/ n
vareniki varenyky
a kind of dumplings

variability /-ɪ.ti/ /ˌvæɹ.i.ə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌvɛəɹ.i.ə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌvɛɹ.i.ə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti/ n
variabilité
degree
state

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
variable
able to vary
mathematics: having no fixed quantitative value
marked by diversity or difference
likely to vary

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ n
variable
something that is variable
computing: a named mutable piece of storage
variable paramètre
mathematics: a quantity that may assume any one of a set of values
mathematics: a symbol representing a variable
something whose value may be dictated or discovered

variable antshrike n
batara bleuâtre
Thamnophilus caerulescens

variable cost n
coût variable
cost that changes with volume of production

variable star n
étoile variable
star whose brightness varies

variadic /vɛəɹiˈædɪk/ /vɛɹiˈædɪk/ adj
variadique
taking a variable number of arguments

variance /ˈveː.ɹi.əns/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əns/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.əns/ /ˈvɛː.ɹi.əns/ n
variance
second central moment in probability (statistics)

variant /ˈvæɹi.ənt/ /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ n
variante
something slightly different

variation /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ n
déclinaison
difference between true and magnetic (compass) north
variante
(board games) a line of play that differs from the original
related but distinct thing
variation
a musical technique based on an altered repetition of a theme
the act or state of varying

variator n
variateur
device that can change parameters

varicose /ˈvɛɹ.ə.koʊs/ adj
variqueux
abnormally swollen

varicose vein n
varice
abnormally swollen or dilated vein
medical condition

varied tit n
mésange variée
Sittiparus varius

variegated /ˈveəɹɪəˌɡeɪtɪd/ /ˈvæɹi.əˌɡeɪtɪd/ adj
bigarré multicolore
streaked or spotted with a variety of colours

variety /-ɾi/ /vəˈɹaɪ.ə.ti/ /vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
variété
specific form of a language, neutral to whether that form is an accent, dialect, register, etc., and to its prestige level
rank in a taxonomic classification below species and (if present) subspecies, and above form
specific variation of something

variety is the spice of life proverb
il faut varier les plaisirs
variety is what makes life interesting

variety show n
émission de variétés
type of entertainment featuring a succession of short, unrelated performances by various artistes

varifocal adj
varifocal
having a variable focal length

varifocals n
lunettes varifocales
spectacles

variola n
variole
smallpox

variolation n
variolisation
inoculation with smallpox virus

various /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvɛɚ.i.əs/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.əs/ adj
divers
an eclectic range of

varistor /vɛəˈɹɪstə(ɹ)/ n
varistance
electronic component with variable resistance

varmint /ˈvɑɹmɪnt/ /ˈvɑːmɪnt/ n
nuisible
pestering animal
peste plaie
person who is obnoxious

varna /ˈvɑːnə/ /ˈvɜːnə/ n
varna
caste

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ n
vernis
transparent paint

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ v
vernir
to apply varnish

varve /vɑɹv/ /vɑːv/ n
varve
an annual layer of sediment or sedimentary rock

vary /ˈvæɹi/ /ˈvɛəɹi/ /ˈvɛɹi/ v
varier
to change something with time or a similar parameter
not to remain constant
to display difference

vas deferens n
canal déférent conduit déférent spermiducte
vas deferens

vascular adj
vasculaire
of, pertaining to or containing vessels

vascular plant n
plante vasculaire
plant possessing vascular tissue

vasculature /ˈvæskjʊlət͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
vasculature
arrangement of blood vessels

vasculitis /ˌvæskjʊˈlaɪtɪs/ n
angéite vascularite
group of diseases featuring inflammation of the wall of blood vessels

vase /veɪs/ /veɪz/ /væes/ /vɐːz/ /vɑz/ /vɑːz/ /vɔz/ /vɔːz/ n
vase
container used mainly for displaying flowers

vasectomy /vəˈsɛktəmi/ n
vasectomie
male sterilization

vaseline /ˈvæsəliːn/ n
vaseline
petroleum jelly

vaso- /ˌveɪsə(ʊ)/ prefix
vaso-
pertaining to blood vessels or the vascular system

vasoactive adj
vasoactif
that causes either constriction or dilation of a blood vessel

vasodilation n
vasodilatation
dilation of the blood vessels

vasodilator n
vasodilatateur
agent that causes dilation of the blood vessels

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ adj
vassal

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ n
vassal
grantee of a fief
servant

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ v
vassaliser

vassal state n
État vassal
state that is subordinate to another

vast /væst/ /vɑːst/ adj
vaste immense
very large or wide (literally or figuratively)

vastly adv
beaucoup
greatly, in a vast manner

vastness /ˈvæstnəs/ n
immensité
quality of being vast

vat /væt/ n
cuve
a large tub, such as is used for making wine or for tanning

vates /ˈveɪtiz/ n
vate
divinely inspired poet

vatrushka n
vatrouchka
a small, round cottage cheese-filled pastry

vaudeville /ˈvoʊd.vɪl/ /ˈvɔ.də.vɪl/ /ˈvɔd.vɪl/ /ˈvɔː.də.vɪl/ n
vaudeville
a style of multi-act theatrical entertainment

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ /vɔlt/ /vɔːlt/ n
cellier voute voûte
underground storeroom
chambre forte
secure area for valuables
perche
gymnastics: apparatus
voûte voute
arched masonry structure
figuratively: anything resembling a vault
saut de cheval
gymnastics event

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ /vɔlt/ /vɔːlt/ v
bondir
to jump

vaulting box n
plinth
layered wooden box

vaunt /vɑnt/ /vɑːnt/ /vɔnt/ /vɔːnt/ n
vantardise
instance of vaunting

vaunted adj
vanté
highly or widely boasted about

vav n
vav wau waw
Hebrew letter

vaxxer /ˈvæksə/ /ˈvæksɚ/ /ˈvɛksə/ n
vaxxeur vaxxeuse

veal /viːl/ n
veau
flesh of a calf

veche n
vétché
a popular assembly in medieval Slavic countries

vector /ˈvɛktə/ /ˈvɛktɚ/ n
vecteur
directed quantity
carrier of a disease-causing agent
programming: kind of array
aviation: chosen course or direction for motion

vector field n
champ vectoriel
construction

vector graphics n
image vectorielle
geometrical primitives based upon mathematical equations to represent images

vector product n
produit vectoriel produit extérieur
vector with size given by the product of two vectors

vector space n
espace vectoriel
mathematics

vectorial adj
vectoriel
of or pertaining to a vector

vectorization n
vectorisation
the action of vectorizing

vectorize /ˈvɛktəɹaɪz/ v
vectoriser
to convert an image into a vector graphics format

vedutista n
védutiste
A landscape painter

vee /ˈviː/ n
vé
name of the letter V, v

veer /vɪ(ə)ɹ/ /vɪə/ v
tourner virer
to change direction or course suddenly
virer
to change direction into the wind
transitive: to turn

vegan /ˈveɪɡən/ /ˈviːɡən/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒən/ adj
végan végétalien végane
relating to vegans or veganism

vegan /ˈveɪɡən/ /ˈviːɡən/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒən/ n
végétalien végétalienne végan végane
supporter of veganism

veganarchism n
anarchisme végétalien véganarchisme
the combined philosophies of veganism and anarchism

veganism n
véganisme végétalisme

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.ə.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛt͡ʃ.tə.bəl/ [ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bl̩] adj
légumier
of or relating to vegetables
végétal
of or relating to plants

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.ə.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛt͡ʃ.tə.bəl/ [ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bl̩] n
légume
a plant raised for some edible part of it
edible part of such a plant
a person whose brain has been damaged
végétal
any plant

vegetable garden n
potager
vegetable garden

vegetable lamb /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlam/ /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlæm/ /ˌvɛdʒətəbəl ˈlæm/ /ˌvɛtʃ-/ n
agneau de Scythie agneau tartare barometz
legendary plant believed to grow sheep from its branches

vegetable oil n
huile végétale
oil produced from plants

vegetable soup n
soupe de légumes
soup made from mixed vegetables

vegetal /ˈvɛd͡ʒɨtl̩/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒɪ̈tl̩/ adj
végétal
pertaining to vegetables or plants

vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ˌvɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ən/ adj
végétarien
relating to the type of diet eaten by vegetarians
of a product normally made with meat, having non-meat substitutes in place of meat

vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ˌvɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ən/ n
herbivore
plant-eating animal
végétarien végétarienne
person who does not eat any animal flesh

vegetarianism /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ənɪzəm/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ n
végétarisme
practice of following a vegetarian diet

vegetate /ˈvɛd͡ʒɪteɪt/ v
végéter
to live or spend a period of time in a dull, inactive, unchallenging way
to grow or sprout

vegetation /ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/ n
végétation
plants

veggie burger /ˈvɛdʒijˈbɹ̩ɡɹ̩/ n
burger végétarien
burger

vehement /ˈviː.hə.mənt/ /ˈviː.ə.mənt/ /ˈvɪə.mənt/ adj
véhément
showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense

vehicle /ˈvi.ə.kəl/ /ˈviˌ(h)ɪ.kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɛ.hɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɪə.kəl/ /ˈvɪː(ə).kəl/ n
véhicule moyen de transport
conveyance

vehicle inspection n
contrôle technique
periodic test of roadworthiness for cars

vehicular /viˈhɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ /viːɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
véhiculaire
of or pertaining to a vehicle or vehicles

veil /veɪl/ n
voile
covering for a person or thing
something to hide an object

veil /veɪl/ v
voiler
dress in or decorate with a veil
conceal with a veil

vein /veɪn/ n
veine
blood vessel transporting blood towards the heart

velar /ˈveɪlə/ /ˈveɪlɚ/ /ˈviːlə/ /ˈviːlɚ/ n
vélaire
a sound articulated at the soft palate

veld /fɛlt/ /vɛld/ /vɛlt/ n
veld
open grassland or pastureland of South Africa and neighbouring countries

velleity /vɛˈliː.ɪ.ti/ n
velléité
lowest degree of desire
slight wish with no effort to obtain

vellum /ˈvɛləm/ n
vélin
type of parchment paper made from the skin of a lamb, baby goat, or calf
writing paper of very high quality

velocipede /vɪˈlɒs.ɪ.piːd/ n
vélocipède
early two-wheeled conveyance

velociraptor n
vélociraptor
dinosaur

velocity /vəˈlɑsəti/ /vəˈlɒsəti/ n
fréquence
the rate of occurrence
vitesse
rapidity of motion
vélocité vecteur vitesse
vector quantity

velodrome /ˈvɛl.ə.dɹəʊm/ n
vélodrome
arena for bicycle racing

velour n
velours
a knit fabric similar to velvet, but usually somewhat coarser

velvet /ˈvɛlvɪt/ n
duvet velours
fine fur
velours
fabric

velvet scoter n
macreuse brune
Melanitta fusca

velvet tamarind n
tamarinier noir
Dialium guineense

velveteen /ˈvɛlvətiːn/ n
velours
cotton fabric with a short pile

velvetleaf n
abutilon de Théophraste
Abutilon theophrasti

venal /ˈviːnəl/ adj
vénal
willing to take bribes
corrupt, mercenary
for sale, available for a price

venally adv
vénalement
in a venal fashion

vend /vɛnd/ n
vente
sale

vendace /ˈvɛndɪs/ n
corégone blanc corégone
Coregonus albula

vendetta /vænˈdɛtə/ /vɛnˈdɛtə/ [vənˈdɛɾə] [vɛnˈdɛɾə] n
vendetta
bitter, destructive feud in which each injury is revenged

vending machine n
distributeur automatique distributeur distributrice
machine that dispenses merchandise

vendor /ˈvɛn.də/ /ˈvɛn.dɚ/ n
vendeur marchand commerçant commerçante marchande vendeuse
a person or a company that vends or sells

veneer /vəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /vəˈnɪɹ/ n
placage
thin covering of fine wood
vernis
covering or disguising appearance

veneer /vəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /vəˈnɪɹ/ v
vernir
to apply veneer

venerate /ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/ v
vénérer
To treat with great respect and deference

veneration /ˌvɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
vénération

venereal /vəˈnɪ.ɹi.əl/ /vəˈnɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /vɪ-/ adj
vénérien aphroditique
of a disease: sexually transmitted

venereal disease n
maladie vénérienne
contagious disease spread through sexual intercourse

venereology n
vénéréologie
branch of medicine

venerid n
praire
clam of the family Veneridae

venery /ˈvɛnəɹi/ n
vènerie
hunting

vengeance /ˈvɛnˌd͡ʒəns/ n
vengeance
revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong

vengeful /ˈvɛnʒ.fəl/ adj
vindicatif revanchiste
wanting vengeance

venial /ˈviːni.əl/ adj
véniel
pardonable; able to be forgiven

venial sin n
péché véniel
sin that is not a mortal sin

venison /ˈvɛ.nɪ.sən/ /ˈvɛ.nɪ.zən/ /ˈvɛn.zən/ n
venaison gibier viande de biche
the meat of a deer

venom /ˈvɛnəm/ n
venin
an animal toxin intended for offensive use
(figurative) malice

venomous /ˈvɛnəməs/ adj
malveillant
malignant; spiteful; hateful
venimeux
pertaining to or containing venom
vénéneux
vénéneux venimeux
pertaining to or denoting an animal capable of producing a poisonous chemical

venous /ˈviː.nəs/ adj
veineux
of or pertaining to veins

vent /vɛnt/ n
bouche d'aération
an opening through which gases, especially air, can pass
cheminée
an opening in a volcano from which lava flows
cloaque
the excretory opening of lower orders of vertebrates

vent /vɛnt/ v
donner libre cours manifester s'épancher
to express a strong emotion
ventiler
to allow to escape through a vent
évacuer
to allow gases to escape

vent one's spleen v
passer ses nerfs
to openly express pent-up anger

ventilation /ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
confrontation
exchange of views during a discussion
ventilation aération
mechanical system used to circulate and replace air
replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh
ventilation respiration
breathing

ventilator /ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/ n
respirateur respirateur artificiel
medicine: machine to help breathing
ventilateur
device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air

ventile n
vingtile
any of the nineteen points dividing a distribution into twenty parts

ventral /ˈvɛntɹəl/ adj
ventral
(anatomy) on the front side of the human body or the according surface of an animal
related to the abdomen or stomach

ventricular adj
ventriculaire
of or relating to a ventricle

ventricular fibrillation n
fibrillation ventriculaire
condition where cardiac muscle is contracted irregularly and rapidly

ventriculoarterial adj
ventriculo-artériel
refers to the spatial relationship between the ventricles and the primary arteries

ventriloquism n
ventriloquie
art of projecting one's voice so that it appears to come from another source

ventriloquist /vɛnˈtɹɪl.ə.kwɪst/ n
ventriloque
a person who practices ventriloquism

venture /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ v
oser
to dare to engage in; to attempt without any certainty of success
risquer
to risk
s'aventurer
to undertake a risky journey

venture capital n
capital-risque
money invested in an enterprise

venture capitalist n
capital-risqueur
investor

venue /ˈvɛnjuː/ n
lieu salle
place, especially the one where a given event is to happen

veracity /vəˈɹæ.sə.ti/ /vəˈɹæ.sɪ.ti/ n
exactitude
agreement with the facts; accordance with the truth; accuracy or precision
véracité
(of a person) the quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness
vérité
something that is true; a truthful statement; a truth

veraison n
véraison
A stage in the ripening process of grapes or olives

veranda /vəˈɹæn.də/ n
véranda
roofed open gallery

verb /vɜːb/ /vɝb/ n
verbe
(grammar) a word that indicates an action, event, or a state

verb of motion n
verbe de mouvement

verb phrase n
syntagme verbal
Phrase that functions syntactically as a verb

verb-framing n
cadrage verbal

verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /ˈvɝ.bəl/ [ˈvɜː.bɫ̩] [ˈvɜ˞.bɫ̩] adj
verbal
of, or relating to words
derived from, or having the nature of a verb
consisting of words only
used to form a verb
verbal oral
spoken and not written; oral

verbal assault n
abus verbal aggression verbale attaque verbale
oral or written speech that creates a fear of physical harm

verbal diarrhea n
diarrhée verbale
logorrhea

verbal noun n
nom verbal
grammar: noun that is morphologically related to a verb and has similar meaning

verbalization n
verbalisation
An instance of verbalizing

verbally adv
verbalement
in a verbal manner

verbatim /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɝˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adv
mot à mot littéralement mot pour mot texto
word for word

verbatim /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɝˈbeɪ.tɪm/ n
verbatim
word-for-word report

verbena /vɜːˈbiːnə/ /vɝˈbinə/ n
verveine
a genus of herbaceous plants

verbiage /ˈvɜː(ɹ).bi.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈvɝ.bi.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
verbiage
overabundance of words

verbose /vəˈbəʊs/ /vɚˈboʊs/ adj
verbeux prolixe
containing or using more words than necessary

verbosity /vəˈbɒsəti/ /vɚˈbɑsəti/ n
verbosité
the excess use of words; long-windedness

verdant /ˈvɝ.dənt/ adj
luxuriant verdoyant
abundant in verdure
verdoyant vert
green

verdict /ˈvɜɹ.dɪt/ /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/ /ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ n
verdict
decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest

verdigris /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹis/ /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹɪs/ n
vert-de-gris
blue-green patina on copper and copper alloys

verdure /ˈvɜːdjə/ /ˈvɜːd͡ʒə/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɚ/ n
verdure
greenness, vegetation
vigueur
condition of health and vigour

verge on v
friser
To approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something

verifiable /vɛɹ.ɪˈfaɪ.ə.bəl/ /ˈvɛɹ.ɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl/ adj
vérifiable
able to be verified or confirmed

verification n
vérification
the act of verifying

verify /ˈvɛɹɪfaɪ/ v
vérifier
to confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something
to substantiate or prove the truth of something

verily /ˈvɛɹ.əl.i/ /ˈvɛɹ.ɪ.li/ adv
assurément certainement
confidently, certainly
vraiment en vérité véritablement absolument indubitablement sans aucun doute
truly, doubtlessly

verisimilitude /vɛɹɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/ n
verisimilitude
property of seeming true

veritably adv
véritablement
in a veritable manner

verjuice /ˈvɝd͡ʒuːs/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒəs/ n
verjus
very acidic juice

verlan /vɛə(ɹ)ˈlɑːn/ n
verlan
type of backslang used in French

verlanize v
verlaniser
transform into verlan

vermicelli n
vermicelle vermicelles
long, slender pasta

vermicide n
vermicide
Any substance used to kill worms

vermicular adj
vermiculé vermiculée
relating to or having the form of a worm

vermiculate /vəˈmɪk.jəl.eɪt/ /vəˈmɪk.jəlˌeɪt/ /vəˈmɪk.jʊl.ət/ /vəˈmɪk.jʊlˌeɪt/ /vɚˈmɪk.jəlˌeɪt/ /vɚˈmɪk.jəlˌət/ /vɜː-/ adj
vermiculé vermiculée
Decorated with lines like worm tracks.

vermiculated adj
vermiculé vermiculée
Decorated with lines like worm tracks.

vermiculation /-kjə-/ /vəmɪkjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /vɚˌmɪkjuˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
vermiculure
pattern of irregular wavy lines

vermiculite n
vermiculite
mineral

vermiform appendix n
appendice appendice iléo-cæcal appendice vermiculaire
blind tube projecting from the caecum

vermilion /vəˈmɪl.jən/ /vɚˈmɪl.jən/ adj
vermeil
having a brilliant red colour
vermillon

vermilion /vəˈmɪl.jən/ /vɚˈmɪl.jən/ n
vermillon
pigment

vermin /ˈvɜːmɪn/ /ˈvɝmɪn/ n
vermine
Any of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance
An obnoxious, or mean and offensive person

vermouth /vəˈmuːθ/ /vɚˈmuθ/ /ˈvɜːməθ/ n
vermouth
wine infused with herbs

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vəˈnækjʊlə/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ n
dialecte idiome patois
language unique to a particular group of people
langue nationale
national language
langue vulgaire
spoken language as opposed to literary or liturgical
vernaculaire
everyday speech

vernal /ˈvɜːn(ə)l/ /ˈvɝnəl/ adj
printanier vernal
pertaining to or occurring in spring

vernal equinox n
équinoxe de printemps
the point

vernalization n
vernalisation
certain treatment of seeds or bulbs

vernalize v
vernaliser
to subject to vernalization

vernier caliper n
pied à coulisse
measuring instrument

vernissage /vɛːnɪˈsɑːʒ/ /ˌvɛɹnəˈsɑʒ/ n
vernissage
private viewing of an exhibition before it opens to the public

veronica /vəˈɹɒnɪkə/ n
véronique
(Roman Catholicism) image of Jesus's face on a cloth; the cloth itself
(botany) flower of the genus Veronica
(bullfighting) movement of the cape

verruca /vəˈɹuːkə/ /vɛˈɹuːkə/ n
verrue
wart

versatile /ˈvɜː.səˌtaɪl/ /ˈvɝ.sə.təl/ /ˈvɝ.səˌtaɪl/ [ˈvɜː.səˌtaɪɫ] adj
polyvalent
capable of doing many things competently
versatile
changeable or inconstant
versatile auto-reverse
gay sexual slang: capable of taking both a top and bottom role
versatile polyvalent
having varied uses or many functions

versatility /ˌvəɹsəˈtɪlɪti/ n
polyvalence
the property of being versatile or having many different abilities; flexibility

verse /ˈvɜːs/ /ˈvɝs/ n
couplet vers
one of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed
vers
poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme
poetic form in general
verset vers
a small section of the Bible

versed /vɜːst/ /vɝst/ adj
versé
knowledgeable or skilled

versification n
versification
The act, art, or practice of composing poetic verse

version /ˈvɜːʃən/ /ˈvɜːʒən/ /ˈvɝʒən/ n
version
a specific form or variation of something
an account or description from a particular point of view
computing: particular revision
a translation from one language to another

version control n
gestion de versions
system

versioning n
versionnage
distinguishing items based on version

verso n
verso
the back side of a flat object
the left-hand page of a book

verst /vɜːst/ /vɝst/ n
verste
unit of length

versus /ˈvɜːsəs/ /ˈvɜːsɪz/ /ˈvɝs/ /ˈvɝsəs/ /ˈvɝsəz/ preposition
contre face à
in opposition to

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ adj
sinople
of green colour

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ n
sinople
colour

vertebra /ˈvɜː.tɪb.ɹə/ /ˈvɝ.təb.ɹə/ /ˈvɝ.təˌbɹeɪ/ n
vertèbre
any of the small bones making up the backbone

vertebral /vɚˈti.bɹəl/ /ˈvɜː.tɪ.bɹəl/ /ˈvɜ˞.tə.bɹəl/ adj
vertébral
of or relating to a vertebra or the spine

vertebral column n
colonne vertébrale
vertebral column

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ adj
vertébré
having a backbone

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ n
vertébré
an animal having a backbone

vertex /ˈvɜː.tɛks/ /ˈvɝˌtɛks/ n
sommet
corner of a polygon or polyhedron
element of a graph
highest point
highest surface on skull
point in 3D space

vertical /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.ɾə.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.ɾɪ.kəl/ adj
vertical
being perpendicular to horizontal

vertical video n
vidéo verticale
video

vertically /ˈvɜː.tɪ.k(ə)li/ /ˈvɝ.tɪ.k(ə)li/ adv
verticalement
in a vertical direction or position

vertiginous /vɜː(ɹ)ˈtɪd͡ʒɪnəs/ adj
vertigineux

vertigo /ˈvɜːtɪɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝtɪɡoʊ/ n
vertige labyrinthite
sensation of whirling and loss of balance

vervain /ˈvɚveɪn/ /ˈvɜːveɪn/ n
verveine
Verbena or specifically Verbena officinalis

verve /vɜːv/ /vɝv/ n
verve
enthusiasm, rapture, spirit, or vigour, especially of imagination such as that which animates an artist musician, or writer, in composing or performing

vervelle /vɜɹˈvɛl/ n
vervelle

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adj
même
the same; identical

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adv
très vraiment
to a high degree
vraiment
true, truly

very much adv
beaucoup
extremely

vesica /ˈviːsɪkə/ /ˈvɛsɪkə/ n
vessie
bladder

vesicular adj
vésiculaire

vespers /ˈvɛsˌpɝz/ n
vêpres
evening canonical hour

vespiary n
guêpier
a wasps' nest

vespiform adj
vespiforme

vessel /ˈvɛs.l̩/ /ˈvɛs.əl/ n
vaisseau
tube or canal that carries fluid in an animal or plant
craft
vaisseau vase recipient
container

vest /vɛst/ n
gilet
garment worn over a shirt
tricot de corps

vestibular /vɛˈstɪb.jəl.ɚ/ /vɛˈstɪb.jʊl.ə/ adj
vestibulaire
anatomy

vestibule /ˈvɛ.stəˌbjul/ /ˈvɛ.stɪ.bjuːl/ n
vestibule
small entrance hall before main hall or lobby

vestige /ˈvɛs.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
vestige

vestigial /vɛˈstɪd͡ʒəl/ /vɛˈstɪd͡ʒɪəl/ adj
vestigial
pertaining to a vestige

vestry /ˈvɛstɹi/ n
sacristie
room in a church

vet /vɛt/ n
véto
short form of veterinary surgeon
vétéran
short form of veteran

vet /vɛt/ v
contrôler examiner vérifier
check or investigate particularly

vetch /vɛt͡ʃ/ n
vesce
plant of the genus Vicia

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ /ˈvɛ.tɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] [ˈvɛ.ɾə.ɹən] n
vétéran
person with long experience
vétéran ancien combattant ancien soldat
old soldier

veterinarian /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹə.ˈnɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˌvɛtʃ.ɹɪn.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˌvɛʔ.n̩.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/ n
vétérinaire véto
doctor who treats animals

veterinary medicine n
médecine vétérinaire
branch of medicine that deals with animals

vetero-testamentary /ˌvɛtəɹoʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌvɛtəɹəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌvɛtɹəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntɹi/ [ˌvɛɾəɹoʊˌtɛstəˈmɛnɾəɹi] adj
vétérotestamentaire paléotestamentaire
of or pertaining to the Old Testament of the Bible

vetiver /ˈvɛtəvɚ/ /ˈvɛtɪvə/ /ˈvɛtɪvɚ/ n
vétiver
aromatic root

veto /ˈviːtoʊ/ /ˈviːtəʊ/ [ˈviːtʰoʊ] [ˈviːɾoʊ] n
veto
political right

vetocracy n
vétrocratie

vetting n
investigation vérification
checking or investigation

vex /vɛks/ v
ennuyer énerver
to annoy
tourmenter vexer
to distress; to cause mental suffering
vexer
rare, archaic: to trouble aggressively

vexation /vɛkˈseɪʃən/ n
contrariété
state of being vexed or irritated
tracas tracasserie
act of annoying, vexing or irritating

vexed /ˈvɛkst/ adj
contrarié ennuyé fâché
annoyed, irritated or distressed
controversé épineux
much debated, discussed or disputed

vexillologic adj
vexillologique
Of or pertaining to vexillology

vexillologist /vɛksɪˈlɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
vexillologue
one who studies flags

vexillology /ˌvɛk.səˈlɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌvɛk.sɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
vexillologie
study of flags

vfib n
FIBV FV FibV
ventricular fibrillation

via /ˈvaɪə/ /ˈviː.ə/ preposition
via
by (means of); using (a medium)

via ferrata /ˌviːə fəˈɹɑːtə/ n
via ferrata
protected climbing route

viability /ˌvaɪəˈbɪlɪti/ n
viabilité
property of being viable

viable /ˈvaɪəbəl/ adj
viable
able to live on its own
possible

viaduct /ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/ n
viaduc
bridge with several spans that carries road or rail traffic over a valley

vial /ˈvaɪl/ /ˈvaɪəl/ n
fiole
small tube-shaped bottle used to store a chemical

viaticum /vʌɪˈatɪkəm/ n
viatique
Eucharist
supplies for journey

vibe /vaɪb/ n
aura vibe
atmosphere or aura

vibraculum n
vibraculaire

vibraphone /ˈvɑɪ.bɹə.ˌfəʊn/ n
vibraphone
percussion instrument

vibrate /vaɪˈbɹeɪt/ /ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
vibrer
to move with small movements rapidly

vibrate mode n
mode vibreur

vibration /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ n
vibration
act of vibrating

vibrato /vɪˈbɹɑːtoʊ/ n
vibrato
musical effect or technique

vibrator /vaɪˈbɹeɪtə/ /ˈvaɪbɹeɪtɚ/ [ˈvaɪ̯bɹeɪ̯ɾɚ] n
vibreur
electromechanical current interruptor
vibreur vibrateur
device that causes vibration
vibromasseur vibrateur
device used for massage or sexual stimulation

vibratory adj
balourdé vibratoire
causing or exhibiting vibrations

viburnum n
viorne
plants of the genus Viburnum

vicar /ˈvɪkɚ/ n
curé
lower-ranking priest
vicaire
local representative of higher-ranking member of clergy

vicarage n
vicariat
duties or office of vicar
residence of vicar

vicariate /vaɪˈkɛəɹi.ət/ n
vicairie vicariat
the office or authority of a vicar

vicarious /vaɪˈkɛɹi.əs/ /vəˈkɛɹi.əs/ /vɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/ adj
indirect par procuration
experienced or gained by the loss or to the consequence of another
par procuration
delegated
on behalf of others

vice /vaɪs/ n
affaire de mœurs
crime related to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs
vice
bad habit

vice admiral n
vice-amiral
rank between rear admiral and admiral

vice president n
vice-président vice-présidente
deputy to a president

vice squad n
brigade de répression du proxénétisme brigade des mœurs brigade mondaine police des braguettes police des mœurs
police section specialized in vice crimes

vice versa /vaɪs-/ /ˈvaɪsi ˈvɝsə/ /ˈvaɪsə-/ /ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə/ adv
vice versa
the other way round

vice- prefix
vice-
deputy

vice-chancellor n
vice-chancelier
official

vice-presidency n
vice-présidence
office or role of vice-president
time during which one is vice-president

vicenarian /vɪsəˈnɛɹi.ən/ n
vingtenaire
someone in their twenties

viceregal /vaɪsˈɹiːɡəl/ adj
vice-royal
Of, or pertaining to, a viceroy or viceroyalty.

vicereine /vʌɪsɹeɪn/ /ˈvʌɪsɹɛn/ n
vice-reine
wife of a viceroy
woman who is a viceroy

viceroy /ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/ n
vice-roi
governor of a country

vicinal /ˈvɪsɪnəl/ adj
vicinal
of or pertaining to a neighborhood

vicinity /vəˈsɪnəti/ n
environs vicinité
neighbourhood, or the nearby region
voisinage
proximity, or the state of being near

vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/ adj
vicieux
pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity

vicious circle n
cercle vicieux
situation in which the response to a problem creates another problem

vicissitude [vaɪˈsɪs.ɪˌtuːd] [vɪˈsɪs.ɪˌt(j)uːd] n
vicissitude
a change, especially in one's life or fortunes
regular change or succession from one thing to another

victim /ˈvɪktəm/ /ˈvɪktɪm/ n
victime
a living being slain and offered as a sacrifice
one who is harmed
one who is harmed by a crime
one who is harmed by a disaster or other adverse circumstance
one who is harmed by their own undertakings
casualty of hostility

victim of one's own success n
être victime de son succès

victim-blaming n
victim blaming

victimism n
victimisme
tendency to play the victim

victimist n
victimiste
one who plays the victim

victimization n
victimation victimisation
an act that victimizes or exploits someone

victimize /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/ v
victimer victimiser
to make someone a victim or sacrifice

victimology /ˌvɪktɪˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ n
victimologie
the study of the victims of crime, and especially of the reasons why some people are more prone to be victims

victorious /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/ adj
victorieux vainqueur
being the winner

victoriously adv
victorieusement
in a victorious manner

victory /ˈvɪktəɹi/ /ˈvɪktɹi/ n
victoire
condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort; an instance of this

victory lap /ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi læp/ n
tour d'honneur
extra lap

victual /ˈvɪt(ə)l/ /ˈvɪtl̩/ [-ɾ(ə)l] n
victuaille victuailles vivres
food supplies; provisions

vicuna /vɪˈkuːnjə/ n
vigogne
vicuna

video /ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/ /ˈvɪd.i.əʊ/ n
vidéo
television show, movie
motion picture stored on VHS
vidéo cassette vidéo vidéocassette
VHS

video call n
appel vidéo
kind of telephone call accompanied by video imagery

video camera n
caméra
device for recording video

video card n
carte graphique carte vidéo adaptateur graphique
display adapter

video conference /- ˌkɒnfɹəns/ /ˈvɪdiəʊ ˌkɒnfəɹəns/ n
visioconférence
conference held by video link

video game /ˈvɪdioʊ̯ˌɡeɪm/ /ˈvɪdiːəʊ̯ˌɡeɪm/ n
jeu vidéo
type of game existing as and controlled by software

video game console n
console de jeux vidéo console de jeux
dedicated electronic device that is designed to play video games

video jockey n
vidéo jockey
A person who plays music videos

video journalist n
journaliste reporter d'images
type of journalist

video projector n
vidéoprojecteur
device

video surveillance n
vidéosurveillance
security technology

video- prefix
video-
related to moving images, and especially to television

videocassette n
vidéocassette
cassette containing recorded videotape

videocassette recorder n
magnétoscope
recording device

videodisc n
vidéodisque
an optical disc used to record video images on special equipment

videogram n
vidéogramme
audio-visual work, the content
physical object

videographer n
vidéaste
person involved in the production of video material

videophone n
visiophone
type of telephone

videotape n
bande vidéo vidéocassette
tape used to record videos

vie /vaɪ/ v
concourir rivaliser être en compétition pour
to rival; to struggle for superiority; to compete

vielle /viˈɛl/ n
vièle vielle
medieval stringed instrument

vieux riche /vjø ʁiʃ/ n
vieux riche
old money

view /vjuː/ n
opinion point de vue
point of view
regard
way of understanding
vision
mental image
visionnement vue
internet: individual viewing of a web page or a video by a user
vue
something to look at
seeing
range of vision
computing: logical table in database
computing: user interface part of program

view /vjuː/ v
considérer regarder
to look at

viewer n
spectateur spectatrice
someone who views a spectacle
téléspectateur téléspectatrice
someone who watches television
visionneur visionneuse
optical device
program

viewership n
audience
viewers, collectively

viewfinder n
viseur
device on a camera

vigesimal /-sə-/ /vaɪ-/ /vɪˈd͡ʒɛsɪm(ə)l/ adj
vicésimal vigésimal
to the base twenty

vigil /ˈvɪd͡ʒəl/ n
veille
keeping awake
veillée
quiet demonstration

vigilance /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪləns/ /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlɪns/ n
vigilance
Alert watchfulness
Close and continuous attention

vigilant /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlənt/ adj
vigilant
watchful

vigilante /ˌvɪd͡ʒ.əˈlæn.ti/ /ˌvɪd͡ʒ.ɪˈlæn.ti/ /ˌvɪd͡ʒ.ɪˈlɑːn.teɪ/ n
justicier
person who considers it their responsibility to summarily uphold the law

vigilantly adv
vigilamment
in a vigilant manner

vignette /vɪnˈjɛt/ n
vignette
decorative design at the head of a chapter, of a manuscript or printed book
small sticker affixed to a vehicle windscreen
computer graphics: a slanting screen
small borderless picture in a book

vigorously /ˈvɪɡəɹəsli/ adv
vigoureusement
with intense energy

vigour /ˈvɪɡə/ /ˈvɪɡɚ/ n
force vigueur
active strength or force of body or mind; capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; force; energy
force vigueur énergie
strength; efficacy; potency
vigueur
strength or force in animal or force in animal or vegetable nature or action; as, a plant grows with vigor

vilayet n
vilayet
one of the chief administrative divisions or provinces of the Ottoman Empire

vile /vaɪ(ə)l/ adj
vil
morally low

vilify /ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
diffamer vilipender
say defamatory things about; to speak ill of
dénigrer vilipender
denounce, belittle through speech

vilipend /ˈvɪləˌpɛnd/ /ˈvɪlɪpɛnd/ v
dénigrer
to express a disparaging opinion of
mépriser vilipender
to treat (something) as inconsequential or worthless

villa /ˈvɪlə/ n
villa
a house used as a retreat

village /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
village
a rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town

village idiot n
idiot du village
person widely known in their community for their stupidity and ignorant behaviour

villager /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒə/ /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒɚ/ n
villageois villageoise
person who lives in, or comes from, a village

villagization n
villagisation

villain /ˈvɪl.jən/ /ˈvɪl.ən/ n
méchant
bad person in a stage or screen play
paysan vilain
a peasant free of serfdom
scélérat
scoundrel

villainess n
vilaine
a female villain

villainous /ˈvɪlənəs/ adj
crapuleux scélérat
of, relating to, or appropriate to a villain

villous adj
velu
covered with villi

vimentin /vaɪˈmɛn.tɪn/ /vɪˈmɛn.tɪn/ n
vimentine
any of a group of polypeptides that polymerize to form filaments in the cytoskeleton

vinaigrette /vɪnəˈɡɹɛt/ n
vinaigrette
sauce
vehicle

vinasse /vɪˈnæs/ n
vinasse

vincible adj
vincible
capable of being defeated

vindicate /ˈvɪn.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
blanchir
to clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism
défendre affirmer revendiquer
to maintain or defend a cause against opposition
faire valoir
to justify by providing evidence
justifier
to provide justification
revendiquer réclamer
to claim

vindication /vɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
justification
the act of vindicating

vindictive /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/ adj
vindicatif rancuneux
having a tendency to seek revenge

vindictiveness n
revanchisme
a malevolent desire for revenge

vine /vaɪn/ n
grimpante
any similar climbing or trailing plant

vinegar /ˈvɪnəɡə/ /ˈvɪnəɡɚ/ n
vinaigre
condiment

vineyard /ˈvɪn.jəd/ /ˈvɪn.jɚd/ /ˈvɪnˌjɑːd/ n
vignoble vigne
grape plantation

viniculture n
viniculture
cultivation of grapes

vinify /ˈvɪnɪfaɪ/ v
vinifier
convert into wine

vinous /ˈvaɪnəs/ adj
vineux
pertaining to or having the characteristics of wine

vinpocetine n
vinpocétine

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
cru récolte
year or place something is produced
vendange
harvesting of a grape and initial pressing for winemaking
yield of grapes during one season

vintager n
vendangeur
vintager

vintner /ˈvɪntnə/ /ˈvɪntnɚ/ n
négociant en vins
seller of wine
vigneron vinificateur
manufacturer of wine

vinyl /ˈvaɪ.nl̩/ /ˈvaɪ.nəl/ /ˈvaɪ.nɪl/ n
disque vinyle vinyle
record
vinyle
substance
univalent radical

viol /ˈvaɪ.əl/ n
viole de gambe
stringed instrument

viola /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ n
alto
alto violon alto
music: stringed instrument of the violin family

viola d'amore n
viole d'amour

violaceous euphonia n
organiste téité
Euphonia violacea

violate /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ v
violer
to rape
violer transgresser
to break or fail to act by rules

violated /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɪd/ adj
violé
having been abused sexually

violation /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
infraction
act or instance of violating

violence /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləns/ /ˈvaɪ(ə)ˌlɛns/ n
violence
action intended to cause destruction, pain or suffering
extreme force
widespread fighting

violent /ˈvaɪ.lənt/ /ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/ adj
vif
intensely vivid
violent
involving extreme force or motion
involving physical conflict
likely to use physical force

violently /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/ adv
violemment
in a violent manner

violet /ˈvaɪlət/ /ˈvaɪələt/ adj
violet violette
having a bluish-purple color

violet /ˈvaɪlət/ /ˈvaɪələt/ n
violet violette
colour
violette violet
plant

violet carpenter bee n
abeille perce-bois bourdon noir xylocope violacé xylocope violet
Xylocopa violacea

violin /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ n
violon crincrin
string instrument

violin maker n
luthier luthière
person who makes violins

violinist n
violoniste
person who plays violin

violist /viˈoʊ.lɪst/ /viˈəʊ.lɪst/ n
violiste altiste
person who plays the viola

vipassana n
vipassana
vipassana

viper /ˈvaɪpɚ/ n
vipère
a poisonous snake in the family Viperidae

viperfish n
poisson-vipère

viperid n
vipéridé

viperine adj
vipérin

virago /vɪˈɹɑːɡəʊ/ n
virago
rough woman

viral load n
charge virale
measure of the severity of a viral infection

virality n
viralité
the state or condition of being viral; tendency to spread by word of mouth

vireo n
viréo
any species of genus Vireo

virgin /ˈvɜːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɪn/ adj
vierge
of olive oil
of a person, in a state of virginity
of an object, untouched
not yet cultivated, explored, or exploited by humans or humans of certain civilizations

virgin /ˈvɜːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɪn/ n
vierge pucelle puceau
person who has never had sexual intercourse

virgin forest n
forêt vierge
forest free from disturbance

virginal /ˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒɪnəl/ adj
virginal
being or resembling virgin

virginal /ˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒɪnəl/ n
virginal
musical instrument

virginity /və(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɪnɪti/ n
virginité
state or characteristic of being a virgin

virial theorem n
théorème du viriel
theorem

virialization n
virialisation

viricide n
virucide
any substance that destroys or inactivates viruses

virile /ˈvɪɹ.əl/ /ˈvɪɹˌaɪl/ adj
viril
being manly

virility /vəˈɹɪlɪti/ n
virilité
the state of being virile

virion /ˈvaɪɹiɑn/ /ˈvaɪɹiən/ /ˈvɪɹiɑn/ /ˈvɪɹiɒn/ n
virion
particle of a virus

viroid n
viroïde
certain defective viruses

virological adj
virologique
of or pertaining to virology

virologist n
virologue virologiste
scientist or doctor specializing in virology

virology /vʌɪˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
virologie
branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral disease

virtual /ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈvɜːt͡ʃ(ʊ)l/ /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəl/ /ˈvɵːt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈvɵːt͡ʃəl/ [ˈvɵːt͡ʃɯ(l)] adj
pratiquement
for practical purposes, though not technically
virtuel
in effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality
simulated in a computer and/or online
of a class member: capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass

virtual method n
fonction virtuelle méthode virtuelle
object-oriented programming

virtual particle n
particule virtuelle
virtual particle

virtual private network n
réseau privé virtuel
type of network

virtual reality n
réalité virtuelle
virtual reality

virtually /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəli/ [ˈvɝt͡ʃuəɫi] adv
pratiquement quasiment
almost
virtuellement
in essence, but not in fact

virtue /-tjuː/ /ˈvɜː.t͡ʃuː/ /ˈvɝ.t͡ʃu/ n
vertu
excellence in morals
a good model quality
chastity and faithfulness
an exemplary quality

virtue signalling /ˈvɜɹtʃu sɪɡnəlɪŋ/ [ˈvɜ˞tʃ-] n
[[bien-pensance]] ostentatoire pharisaïsme tartufferie vertu de façade vertu ostentatoire
expressing an opinion to make oneself look virtuous

virtuosity /ˌvɜː(ɹ)tjuˈɒsɪti/ n
virtuosité
technical skills and fluent style of a virtuoso

virtuoso /ˌvɜ.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ/ /ˌvɝ.t͡ʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/ n
virtuose
A person with masterly ability, technique or style

virtuous /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/ /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəs/ adj
vertueux
full of virtue; having excellent moral character

virtuous circle /ˈvɜː.t͡ʃʊ.əs ˈsɜː.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.t͡ʃu.əs ˈsɝ.kəl/ n
cercle vertueux
situation in which the solution to one problem makes each future problem easier to solve

virtuously adv
vertueusement
in a virtuous manner

virulence /ˈvɪɹjələns/ /ˈvɪɹələns/ n
virulence
the state of being virulent

virulent /-ɹ(j)ə-/ /ˈvɪɹ(j)ələnt/ /ˈvɪɹ(j)ʊl(ə)nt/ adj
virulent
malignant, able to cause damage to the host
extremely hostile or malicious; intensely acrimonious

virus /ˈvaɪɹəs/ n
virus
infectious organism
virus informatique virus
computer virus

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viz.əˈvi/ /viːz.æˈviː/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ n
vis-à-vis
carriage for two
person facing another

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viz.əˈvi/ /viːz.æˈviː/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ preposition
vis-à-vis
opposite
in relation to

visa /ˈviː.sə/ /ˈviː.zə/ n
visa
permit

visa-on-arrival n
visa-sur-arrivée
a simplified method of issuing visa

visarga n
visarga
voiceless h in Sanskrit

viscacha /vɪˈskatʃə/ /vɪˈskɑt͡ʃə/ n
viscache
rodents of the genera Lagidium and Lagostomus, within family Chinchillidae

viscera n
viscère
internal organs of the body

visceral /ˈvɪsəɹ(ə)l/ /ˈvɪsəɹəl/ /ˈvɪsɹ(ə)l/ /ˈvɪsɹəl/ adj
viscéral
of or relating to, made up of, or positioned among or within, the viscera
having to do with the response of the body as opposed to the intellect

viscoelastic adj
viscoélastique
viscous and elastic

viscometer n
viscosimètre
instrument used to measure viscosity

viscosity /vɪsˈkɑsɪti/ /vɪsˈkɒsɪti/ n
viscosité
physics: quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid
state of being viscous

viscount /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/ n
vicomte
a member of the peerage above a baron but below a count or earl

viscountess n
vicomtesse
a woman holding the rank of viscount in her own right
viscount's wife

viscounty n
vicomté

viscous /ˈvɪs.kəs/ adj
visqueux
having a thick, sticky consistency

vise /vaɪs/ n
étau
two-jawed instrument for holding work

visibility /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
visibilité
degree to which things may be seen

visible /ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
visible
able to be seen

visible light n
lumière visible
part of the electromagnetic spectrum

visible spectrum n
spectre visible
the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum visible to the eye

visibly /ˈvɪz.ə.bli/ /ˈvɪzɪbli/ adv
visiblement
in a visible manner

vision /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ [ˈvɪʒ.n̩] n
aspiration vision
ideal or goal
vision
something imaginary one thinks one sees
vision apparition
religious or mystical experience
vue vision
sense or ability of sight

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ adj
idéaliste utopique
idealistic or utopian
illusoire imaginaire
imaginary or illusory
prophétique
prophetic or revelatory
visionnaire
having vision or foresight

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ n
utopiste
impractical dreamer
visionnaire
someone who has visions
someone who has creative and positive ideas for the future

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ n
consultation visite
meeting with a doctor
visite séjour
single act of visiting

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ v
visiter rendre visite
to go and meet (someone)

visitation /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/ n
droit de visite
right to see one's child

visiting scholar n
professeur invité
scholar from an institution who visits a host university

visiting team n
équipe visiteuse
team opposed to the home team

visitor /ˈvɪzɪtə/ /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ n
invité invitée visiteur
sightseer
visiteur visiteuse
guest

visitorship n
fréquentation
attendance

visor /ˈvaɪzɚ/ n
visière
part of a helmet
fore piece of a cap

vista /ˈviːstə/ /ˈvɪstə/ n
point de vue
site offering such a view
vue
distant view or prospect

visual /ˈvɪzjuːəl/ /ˈvɪʒuəl/ /ˈvɪʒuːəl/ /ˈvɪʒwəl/ /ˈvɪʒəl/ adj
visuel
related to or affecting the vision

visual art n
art visuel
art appreciated by sight

visual arts n
art visuel
art forms that are primarily visual in nature

visual display unit n
unité d'affichage visuel
computer display

visual novel n
roman vidéoludique visual novel

visualization /ˌvɪzjʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒuələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒwələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
visualisation
the act of visualizing, or something visualized
computing: a visual representation of data

visually impaired adj
malvoyant
suffering of reduced vision

vital /ˈvaɪtəl/ adj
vital
relating to, or characteristic of life
necessary to the continuation of life
very important

vital organ n
organe vital
organ which performs an important function

vital statistics n
mensurations
Bust, waist and hips

vitalism n
vitalisme
doctrine that life involves a "vital force"

vitality /vaɪˈtæləti/ /vaɪˈtælɪti/ /vɪ-/ n
vitalité
energy or vigour

vitamer n
provitamine
combination of substances that function as a vitamin

vitamin /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/ /ˈvɑet.ə.mən/ /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/ [ˈvʌɪ.ɾə.mɪn] n
vitamine
organic compound essential to human health

vitamin A n
vitamine A
any fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision

vitamin B n
vitamine B
member of the vitamin B complex

vitamin C n
vitamine C
L-enantiomer of ascorbic acid

viticultural adj
vinicole viticole
of or pertaining to viticulture

viticulture n
viticulture
agricultural practice of growing grape vines

viticulturist n
vigneron vigneronne
person who grows grapes

vitreous /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əs/ adj
vitreux
of or resembling glass

vitreous humour n
corps vitré corps hyalin humeur vitrée
clear gel

vitrify /ˈvɪt.ɹɪˌfaɪ/ v
vitrifier
to be made into glass

vitrimer n
vitrimère

vitrine /vəˈtɹiːn/ /vɪˈtɹiːn/ n
vitrine
glass-paneled cabinet or case

vitriol /ˈvɪtɹiɑl/ /ˈvɪtɹiɒl/ /ˈvɪtɹiəl/ n
vitriol
various metal sulphates

vitriolization n
vitriolisation
act of vitriolizing or the state of being vitriolized

vitronectin n
vitronectine
protein of the pexin family

vituperate /-ɹeɪt/ /-ˈtʃuː-/ /-ˌɹeɪt/ /vaɪ-/ /vəˈt(j)upəɹət/ /vəˈt(j)upəˌɹeɪt/ /vɪˈtjuːpəɹeɪt/ /vɪˈtjuːpəɹət/ v
vitupérer
to criticize (someone or something) in an abusive or harsh manner

vituperation /v(a)ɪˌt(j)upəˈɹeɪʃən/ /v(a)ɪˌtjuːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
désapprobation répugnance
criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh

vituperator n
vitupérateur vitupératrice
one who vituperates, or censures abusively

vivacious /vaɪˈveɪʃəs/ /vɪˈveɪʃəs/ adj
vivace
lively and animated

vivacity /vɪˈvæsɪti/ n
vivacité
the state of being vivacious

vivarium n
vivarium
Artificial environment for animals

vivid /ˈvɪvɪd/ adj
vivide
clear, detailed or powerful

vivify /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/ v
vivifier
to bring to life

viviparity n
viviparité
the condition of being viviparous

viviparous /vɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
vivipare
of an animal
of a plant

viviparous blenny n
loquette d'Europe
fish in the family Zoarcidae

viviparous lizard n
lézard vivipare
Zootoca vivipara

vivisection /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/ n
vivisection
The action of invasive treatment of a living organism for scientific investigation

vixen /ˈvɪk.sən/ n
chipie garce rosse salope
temperamental woman
renarde
female fox

vizier /vɪˈzɪə/ /vɪˈzɪɹ/ /ˈvɪzɪə/ n
vizir
high-ranking official

vlog /ˈviːˌlɑɡ/ /ˈviːˌlɒɡ/ /ˈvlɑɡ/ /ˈvlɒɡ/ n
vlog vlogue
weblog using video

vlogger n
vlogueur vlogueuse
a contributor to a vlog

vocabulary /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ /vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /vəˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /vəˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ n
vocabulaire
stock of words used in a particular field
vocabulaire lexique
set of words a person knows
list of words
words of a language collectively

vocal /ˈvoʊ.kəl/ /ˈvəʊ.kəl/ adj
vocal
of or pertaining to the voice or speech

vocal cord n
corde vocale
folds of mucous membrane

vocal cords n
cordes vocales
folds of tissue

vocalic /voʊˈkælɪk/ /vəʊˈkælɪk/ adj
vocalique
used as a vowel

vocalist /ˈvoʊkəlɪst/ n
vocaliste
singer

vocalization /voʊk(ə)l(a)ɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /vəʊk(ə)lʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
vocalisation
act of vocalizing or something vocalized
supplying the vowels (diacritics), e.g. Arabic and Hebrew

vocation /voʊˈkeɪʃən/ /vəʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
vocation
calling
occupation for which a person is suited

vocational school n
lycée professionnel
A school that provides training in specific skills required for different industries.

vocative /ˈvoʊkətɪv/ /ˈvɑkətɪv/ /ˈvɒkətɪv/ adj
vocatif
grammar: used in address
vocationnel vocatif
of or pertaining to calling

vocative case n
vocatif
case of address

vociferation /voʊˌsɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /vəʊˌsɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
vocifération
act of exclaiming; violent outcry

vociferous /voʊˈsɪfəɹəs/ /vəʊˈsɪfəɹəs/ adj
bruyant vociférateur
making a noisy outcry

vociferously adv
criard fulminant tapageur
in a vociferous manner

vocoder n
vocodeur
device or system for the analysis and/or synthesis of speech

vocoid /ˈvoʊ.kɔɪd/ n
vocoïde
phonetic vowel

vodka /ˈvɑdkə/ /ˈvɒdkə/ n
vodka
clear distilled alcoholic liquor

vodyanoy n
vodianoï wodianoï
type of water sprite

vogue /vəʊɡ/ n
mode vogue
the prevailing fashion or style
vogue
popularity or a current craze

vogueing adj
en vogue
fashionable

voice /vɔɪs/ n
orateur
one who speaks; speaker
voix
sound uttered by the mouth
language; words; speech; expression; signification of feeling or opinion
opinion or choice expressed; judgment; a vote
command, precept
music: independent vocal or instrumental part
the faculty or power of utterance
voix genre
grammar: particular mode of inflecting or conjugating verbs
voix son
tone or sound emitted by anything

voice /vɔɪs/ v
clamer exprimer
to clamor
exprimer énoncer
to give utterance or expression to
proclamer
to utter with a sonant or vocal tone
voter
to vote

voice actor n
doubleur acteur de doublage actrice de doublage doubleuse
an actor who provides voices for animations, dubbed films

voice message n
message vocal
message left on a voice mail system

voice of reason n
voix de la raison

voice-over /ˈvɔɪsoʊvɚ/ /ˈvɔɪsəʊvə/ n
voix hors champ
production technique
voix off
voice-overed release
audio track

voiced /vɔɪst/ adj
sonore voisé
sounded with vibration of the vocal cords

voiceless /ˈvɔɪsləs/ adj
aphone
lacking a voice, without vocal sound
sourd
phonetics, of a consonant: spoken without vibration of the vocal cords

voicemail n
boîte vocale messagerie vocale répondeur
system

voicing /ˈvɔɪsɪŋ/ n
sonorisation voisement
phonological process that turns a voiceless sound into a voiced one
voisement
phonetics: articulatory process

void /vɔɪd/ adj
dépourvu vide
being without
invalide nul caduc
having lost all legal validity
vacant vide
unoccupied
vain vide
not producing any effect; ineffectual; vain
vide libre
containing nothing

void /vɔɪd/ n
vide néant
an empty space; a vacuum

void /vɔɪd/ v
annuler résilier révoquer
to make invalid or worthless

voilà /(v)wɑˈlɑ/ /vwæˈlɑː/ /vwɑːˈlɑː/ /vwʌˈlɑː/ interjection
voilà
behold!

voivode /ˈvɔɪˌvoʊd/ /ˈvɔɪˌvəʊd/ n
voïvode
local ruler or official in various parts of central and eastern Europe

voivodeship /ˈvɔɪˌvoʊdˌʃɪp/ /ˈvɔɪˌvəʊdˌʃɪp/ n
voïvodie
highest-level administrative subdivision of Poland
jurisdiction of a voivode

vol /vɑl/ /vɒl/ n
vol
heraldic symbol consisting of a pair of outstretched wings

vol-au-vent /vɒl.əˈvɒnt/ /ˌvɒl.oˈvɑ̃/ n
vol-au-vent
puff pastry with fillings

volatile /ˈvɑl.ə.tl̩/ /ˈvɑl.əˌtaɪ.əl/ /ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ [ˈvɑ.lə.ɾɫ̩] adj
volatil
evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions
(computing, of memory) whose content is lost when the computer is powered down
(of a price etc) variable or erratic

volcanic /vɒlˈkanɪk/ adj
volcanique
of or pertaining to a volcano
produced by a volcano
changed or affected by the heat of a volcano

volcanic bomb n
bombe volcanique

volcanically adv
volcaniquement
by means of a volcano

volcanism n
volcanisme vulcanisme
natural phenomena associated with volcanoes

volcano /vɑl.ˈkeɪ.noʊ/ /vɒl.ˈkeɪ.nəʊ/ /vɒl.ˈkɑː.nəʊ/ /vɔl.ˈkeɪ.noʊ/ n
volcan
mountain containing a magma chamber

volcano rabbit n
lapin de Diaz lapin des volcans
Romerolagus diazi

volcanological adj
volcanologique vulcanologique
of or pertaining to volcanology

volcanologist /ˌvɒl.kə.ˈnɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
volcanologue
person who studies volcanology

volcanology /ˌvɒl.kə.ˈnɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
volcanologie
study of volcanoes

volcanotectonic adj
volcanotectonique

vole /ˈvəʊl/ n
campagnol
small rodents of the subfamily Arvicolinae

volition /voʊˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ /vəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ n
volonté
conscious choice or decision
énergie
mental power or ability of choosing

volley /ˈvɑli/ /ˈvɒli/ n
salve volée
simultaneous fire

volleyball /ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/ n
balle de volley balle de volley-ball volley-ball
ball used to play the game
volley-ball volley
game

volleyball player n
volleyeur
volleyball player

volost n
volost
a traditional administrative subdivision

volt /voʊlt/ /vɒlt/ /vəʊlt/ n
volt
unit of measure

voltage /voʊltɪd͡ʒ/ /vəʊltɪd͡ʒ/ n
voltage tension
difference in electrostatic potential

voltaism n
voltaisme
galvanism

volte-face /-ˈfɑːs/ /vɒltˈfæs/ n
volte-face demi-tour marche arrière revirement
reversal of attitude, policy, or principle

voltinism n
voltinisme
the number of broods or generations of an organism in one year

voltmeter /ˈvoʊltˌmitɚ/ n
voltmètre
instrument for measuring electric potential

voluble /ˈvɑl.jə.bəl/ /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/ adj
volubile
easily rolling or turning
fluent or having a ready flow of speech; garrulous or loquacious
twisting and turning like a vine

volume /ˈvɑl.jum/ /ˈvɑl.jəm/ /ˈvɒl.juːm/ /ˈvɒl.jʊm/ n
volume
three-dimensional measure of space
strength of sound
synonym for quantity
bound book
computing: accessible storage area with a single file system
issues of a periodical over a period of one year
volume tome
single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia

volumetric adj
volumétrique
relating to measurement by volume

voluntarily /ˈvɒləntɹɪli/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/ adv
volontairement bénévolement
in a voluntary manner

voluntary /ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/ adj
bénévole
working or done without payment
volontaire
done, given, or acting of one's own free will

voluntary muscle n
muscle volontaire
voluntary muscle

volunteer /-ˈtɪɚ/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ /ˌvɒl(ə)nˈtɪə/ n
volontaire
voluntary soldier
volontaire bénévole
one who voluntarily offers themselves for service

volunteer /-ˈtɪɚ/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ /ˌvɒl(ə)nˈtɪə/ v
se porter volontaire
to enlist oneself as a volunteer
être bénévole être volontaire
to do or offer to do something voluntarily

volunteering n
volontariat
act of volunteering

voluntourism n
voluntourisme
type of tourism

voluptuous /vəˈlʌp.t͡ʃu.əs/ adj
voluptueux plantureux
curvaceous and sexually attractive
voluptueux sensuel somptueux
suggestive of or characterized by full, generous, pleasurable sensation

voluptuousness n
voluptuosité
the quality of being voluptuous

volute /vəˈluːt/ n
volute
spiral on Ionic capital

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ n
vomi
regurgitated former contents of a stomach

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ v
vomir rendre dégobiller rejeter gerber dégueuler
regurgitate the contents of a stomach

vomitrocious adj
dégueulasse à vomir
causing a desire to vomit

voodoo /ˈvuːduː/ n
vaudou
Afro-Caribbean religion

voodoo doll n
poupée vaudou
doll fashioned to resemble a person for usually malicious magical intent

voracious /vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ /vəˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
vorace
devouring great quantities of food
having a great appetite for anything

voracity n
voracité
the state of being voracious

vorarephilia n
vorarephilie
sexual fetish

vortex /ˈvɔɹtɛks/ n
tourbillon
whirlpool

vortical /ˈvɔːtɪk(ə)l/ adj
tourbillonnant
pertaining to a vortex

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ n
voix vote
formalised choice
vote votation
instance of voting

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ v
voter
assert a formalised choice

vote of confidence n
motion de confiance
motion proposed in a parliament or other assembly

vote of no confidence n
motion de censure
parliamentary motion

vote with one's feet v
aller à la pêche voter avec ses pieds
to express one's preferences through one's actions

voter /ˈvoʊtɚ/ /ˈvəʊtə(ɹ)/ n
votant votante électeur
one who votes

voting /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/ n
votation
action of the verb to vote

voting booth n
isoloir
small compartment where a voter may register a vote

voting machine n
machine à voter
machine used for voting

voting system n
système électoral mode de scrutin
system to determine the result of an election

votive /ˈvoʊ.tɪv/ /ˈvəʊ.tɪv/ adj
votif
dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge

vouch /ˈvaʊt͡ʃ/ v
entériner
to back, confirm, or support (someone or something) with credible evidence or proof
se porter garant
to express confidence in or take responsibility for (the correctness or truth of) something

voucher /ˈvaʊt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
bon coupon
a piece of paper that entitles the holder to a discount, or that can be exchanged for goods and services

vouchsafe /ˌvaʊt͡ʃˈseɪf/ [ˌvʌʊtʃˈseɪf] v
accorder de manière clémente
Condescendingly grant a right

voussoir /vuˈswɑːr/ n
voussoir
wedge-shaped brick or stone

vow /vaʊ/ n
vœu voeu
a solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner

vow /vaʊ/ v
jurer
to make a vow

vowel /vaʊl/ /ˈvaʊ.əl/ n
voyelle
sound
letter

vowel harmony n
harmonie vocalique
phonological process

vox pop /vɒksˈpɒp/ /ˈvɒkspɒp/ n
micro-trottoir
short informal interview

vox populi /ˈvɒks ˈpɒpjuːlaɪ/ n
opinion publique voix du peuple vox populi
voice of the people

voyage /ˈvɔɪ.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
voyage
long journey; especially by ship

voyeur /vwɑ.ˈjɜɹ/ /vwɑː.ˈjɜː/ /vɔɪ.ˈjɜr/ /vɔɪ.ˈjɜː/ n
voyeur
a person who derives sexual pleasure from secretly observing other people

voyeurism /vwɑːˈjɜːɹɪz(ə)m/ n
voyeurisme
derivation of sexual satisfaction by watching people secretly

vroom /vɹum/ /vɹuːm/ /vɹʊm/ interjection
vroum
the sound of a sports car’s engine

vrykolakas n
vrykolakas
undead creature

vulcanization n
vulcanisation
process by which rubber is hardened using heat and sulphur

vulcanize /ˈvʌl.kə.naɪz/ v
vulcaniser
to harden rubber with heat

vulcanologist /ˌvʌl.kə.ˈnɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
volcanologue

vulgar /ˈvʌl.ɡə/ /ˈvʌl.ɡɚ/ adj
vulgaire obscène
distasteful, uncouth, obscene

vulgarity /vʌlˈɡɜɹɪɾi/ n
grossièreté
offensive or obscene act
vulgarité
quality of being vulgar

vulgarize v
vulgariser vulgarizar
To make something vulgar

vulnerability /ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌvʌn(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/ n
vulnérabilité
state of being vulnerable
computing: type of weakness

vulnerable /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈvʌn(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
vulnérable
exposed to attack

vulnerary /ˈvʌl.nəɹ.əɹ.i/ /ˈvʌl.nɚ.ɛɹ.i/ adj
vulnéraire
causing wounds, wounding
useful or used for healing wounds

vulnerary /ˈvʌl.nəɹ.əɹ.i/ /ˈvʌl.nɚ.ɛɹ.i/ n
vulnéraire
healing drug

vulnology n
vulnologie

vulpine /ˈvʌlpaɪn/ adj
vulpin
pertaining to a fox
foxlike

vulture /ˈvʌltʃə/ /ˈvʌlt͡ʃɚ/ n
vautour carencro
bird
vautour charognard
person

vulture fund n
fond vautour
hedge fund

vulva /ˈvʌlvə/ n
vulve
collectively the external female sexual organs

vulvectomy n
vulvectomie
surgical removal of vulva

vulvitis n
vulvite
inflammation of the vulva

vulvodynia n
vulvodynie

vulvoplasty n
vulvoplastie

vuvuzela /vuːvuːˈzeɪlə/ /vuːvuːˈzɛlə/ n
vuvuzela
horn

vyomanaut n
vyomanaute
an Indian astronaut

völva /ˈvoʊlvə/ /ˈvɑlvə/ /ˈvɒlvə/ /ˈvəʊlvə/ /ˈvɜːlvə/ n
völva
in Old Norse society, a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy

w/w adj
p/p
weight for weight

wad /wɑd/ /wɒd/ n
bouchon bourre étoupin
soft plug
boule tampon
compact mass
décharge
ejaculate
liasse paquet
substantial pile (normally of money)

wad /wɑd/ /wɒd/ v
boucher capitonner rembourrer rouler en boule
to crumple or crush into a compact, amorphous shape or ball

wad hook n
tire-balle tire-bourre tireballe tirebourre
two spiral blades arranged something like a corkscrew for extracting spherical objects from the bottom of a bore-hole, particularly a bullet from a firearm

waddle /ˈwɑd.əl/ /ˈwɒd.əl/ [ˈwɑɾ.ɫ̩] v
se dandiner
to walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side

wade /wed/ /weɪd/ v
patauger
to walk through water or something that impedes progress

wadi /ˈwɑdi/ n
oued
a valley, gully, or stream-bed in northern Africa and southwest Asia that remains dry except during the rainy season

wading pool n
pataugeoire
shallow pool

wafer /ˈweɪfə/ n
gaufrette
biscuit
pain à cacheter
lump of sealing substance
wafer
electronics

waffle /ˈwɑf.l̩/ /ˈwɒf.l̩/ [ˈwɑf.ɫ̩] n
gaufre
flat pastry pressed with a grid pattern
langue de bois
(often lengthy) speech or writing that is evasive or vague, or pretentious

waffle iron n
gaufrier moule à gaufres
a cooking appliance used to make waffles

wag /wæɡ/ v
faire l’école buissonnière sécher
to skip school
remuer frétiller
to swing from side to side

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ n
salaire
money paid to a worker

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ v
mener
to conduct or carry out

wage slave n
esclave salarié
one who works for wages

wager /ˈweɪd͡ʒɚ/ n
mise
the subject of a bet
a stake; a pledge
pari
an agreement

wager /ˈweɪd͡ʒɚ/ v
parier
put up as collateral

waggle /ˈwaɡəl/ v
frétiller
move with short, quick motions; wobble

wagon /ˈwæɡ(ə)n/ /ˈwæɡən/ /ˈwæːɡən/ n
charrette
four-wheeled cart for hauling loads

wagtail n
bergeronnette hochequeue
various small passerine birds

wah-wah adj
wah-wah
modifying the resonance of musical notes to produce the effect of a human voice

waif /weɪf/ n
vagabond
person (especially a child) who is homeless and without means of support

wail /weɪl/ [weɪɫ] n
gémissement plainte
loud cry or shriek

wail /weɪl/ [weɪɫ] v
gémir
to cry out
se lamenter vagir
to weep, lament

wailer /ˈweɪlə/ /ˈweɪlɚ/ n
pleureuse
a hired mourner

wainscotting /ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/ n
lambris
Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls

waist /weɪst/ n
taille
part of the body
narrow connection between the thorax and abdomen in certain insects
taille ceinture
part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist

waistband /ˈweɪstˌbænd/ [ˈweɪst.ˌbænd] n
ceinture élastique
band of fabric encircling the waist

waistcoat /ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/ /ˈwɛskət/ n
gilet
a sleeveless, collarless garment

waistline n
tour de taille
line around the body at the waist; its measurement

wait /weɪt/ [weɪ̯ʔt] n
attente
a delay

wait /weɪt/ [weɪ̯ʔt] v
attendre patienter
delay until some event
servir faire le service
to serve customers

wait on someone hand and foot v
être aux petits soins
attend to someone's every need

waiter /ˈweɪtə/ /ˈweɪtɚ/ n
serveur serveuse garçon
a server in a restaurant or similar

waiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ [ˈweɪ̯ɾɪŋ] n
attente
the act of staying or remaining in expectation

waiting list n
liste d'attente
ordered list of people waiting to obtain a good or service

waiting room n
salle d'attente chambre d'attente salle des pas perdus
room

waitress /ˈweɪtɹəs/ n
serveuse
female waiter

waive /weɪv/ v
renoncer
to relinquish; to give up claim to

wake /weɪk/ n
veillée funèbre
period after death
sillage
path left behind a ship on the surface of the water
turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft

wake /weɪk/ v
réveiller
to make somebody stop sleeping
se réveiller
to stop sleeping

wake up /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ [ˌweɪˈkʌp] v
réveiller
to (become) awake
to awaken (someone else)

wake up and smell the coffee /ˈweɪk ʌp n̩ ˈsmɛl ðə ˈkɒfi/ /ˈweɪk ˌʌp n̩ ˈsmɛl ðə ˈkɔfi/ v
ouvrir les yeux
to face reality and stop deluding oneself

wake-up call n
avertissement coup de semonce piqûre de rappel signal d'alarme
figuratively: alert, reminder, call to action
réveil par téléphone réveil téléphonique
morning courtesy call

wakeboarding /ˈweɪkbɔɹdɪŋ/ n
wakeboard
water sport

wakeful adj
éveillé
awake rather than sleeping

wakefulness n
vigilance éveil
state of being wakeful

wale /ˈweɪl/ [ˈweɪɫ] n
côte
raised rib in knit goods or fabric

wale /ˈweɪl/ [ˈweɪɫ] v
côteler
To give a surface a texture of wales

wali /ˈwɑːliː/ n
wali
provincial governor in certain Islamic countries

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ n
allée
maintained place on which to walk
but-sur-balles
baseball: instance of walking a batter
démarche
manner of walking
promenade balade marche
trip made by walking

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ v
battre
to full cloth
ficher le camp
colloquial: to avoid a criminal court case
marcher faire [distance] à pied
to travel a distance by walking
marcher se promener
to move on the feet
parcourir
to traverse by walking (or analogous gradual movement)
promener accompagner raccompagner
to take for a walk
s'envoler se barrer
colloquial: to be stolen
se barrer se casser se tirer
colloquial: to leave, resign

walk a tightrope v
être sur le fil être sur le fil du rasoir
to undertake a precarious course

walk around v
déambuler
to walk with no planned destination

walk of life n
horizon milieu
occupation, role, class, or lifestyle

walk on air v
être sur un petit nuage
be ecstatic

walk on eggshells /-ɔn-/ /ˌwɑk-/ /ˌwɔk ɑn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ /ˌwɔːk ɒn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ v
marcher sur des œufs prendre des pincettes
to act carefully to avoid upsetting someone
mettre des gants prendre des gants prendre des pincettes
to handle sensitive matters delicately

walk the dog v
promener le chien sortir le chien
take a dog for a walk

walk the talk v
faut que les bottines suivent les babines
to act in accordance with one's words

walk the walk v
faut que les bottines suivent les babines
follow up on what one has promised

walk-on n
figurant comparse
actor with a small part
figuration
small part in a play or film

walkability n
marchabilité
being walkable

walkable adj
marchable
able to be walked

walkabout n
bain de foule
public stroll

walker /ˈwɑkɚ/ /ˈwɔkɚ/ /ˈwɔːkə/ n
déambulateur
walking frame
marcheur
person who walks

walkie-talkie n
talkie-walkie walkie-talkie portatif
portable radio

walking /ˈwɑkɪŋ/ /ˈwɔkɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/ n
marche randonnée marche à pied
gerund of walk

walking dictionary n
encyclopédie vivante
person familiar with a wide range of specialized terms

walking frame n
déambulateur
framework device

walking stick n
canne
cane

walkman n
baladeur walkman
any personal cassette player

walkthrough /wɔːk.θɹuː/ n
traversée visite guidée
(video games) A thorough demonstration that explains the steps involved in winning the game

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ n
mur
soccer: line of defenders
mur muraille
defensive rampart
mur paroi
substantial structure acting as side or division in a building
murs remparts mur
structure built for defense surrounding an area
paroi mur
anatomy, zoology, botany: divisive or containing structure

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ v
emmurer
to enclose by surrounding with walls

wall brown n
mégère
butterfly

wall chaser n
rainureuse
power tool

wall clock n
horloge murale
clock mounted on a wall

wall cloud n
nuage-mur

wall lizard n
lézard des murailles
Podarcis muralis

wall of shame n
Mur de la honte
collection

wall plug n
cheville

wall socket n
prise prise murale prise électrique
electricity power point

wallaby /ˈwɑləbi/ /ˈwɒləbi/ n
wallaby
Any of several species of Marsupial

wallcreeper /ˈwɔːlkɹiːpə/ n
tichodrome échelette
Tichodroma muraria

wallet /ˈwɑlət/ /ˈwɒlɪt/ /ˈwɔlət/ n
portefeuille portemonnaie
case for keeping money

walleye n
doré jaune
Sander vitreus

walleyed /ˈwɔːlaɪd/ adj
vairon
having eyes of different colour

wallflower /ˈwɑl.ˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔl.ˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔːl.ˌflaʊ.ə/ n
herbe aux chantres vélar
any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus

wallow /ˈwɒ.ləʊ/ v
se complaire se vautrer
to immerse oneself in, to occupy oneself with, metaphorically
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

wallpaper n
arrière-plan fond d'écran image de bureau motif de bureau papier-peint
computing: image used to cover a desktop
papier peint tapisserie
decorative paper for walls

wallpaper v
tapisser
to cover with wallpaper

walls have ears proverb
les murs ont des oreilles
be careful about what you say

walnut /ˈwɑlnət/ /ˈwɑlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔlnət/ /ˈwɔlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ n
noix noyer
nut
noyer
wood
noyer noix
tree

walrus /ˈwɑl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɒl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔːl.ɹəs/ n
morse
large Arctic marine mammal

waltz /wɑlts/ /wɒlts/ /wɔːlts/ n
valse
a ballroom dance
piece of music

waltz /wɑlts/ /wɒlts/ /wɔːlts/ v
valser
dance

wampee /wɑmˈpiː/ /wɒmˈpiː/ n
wampi
fruit
tree

wan /wæn/ /wɑn/ /wɒn/ adj
blafard blafarde
dim, faint
blême pâlot pâlotte
pale, sickly-looking
indifférent indifférente
bland, uninterested

wand /wɑnd/ /wɒnd/ n
baguette
hand-held narrow rod

wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ /ˈwɒndə/ /ˈwʊndə/ /ˈwʌndə/ v
errer vaguer divaguer

wanderer /ˈwɑndəɹɚ/ /ˈwɒndəɹə/ n
vagabond errant nomade vagant
one who wanders

wandering /ˈwɑndəɹɪŋ/ /ˈwɒndəɹɪŋ/ n
divagation errement
aimless thought
errance errement
roaming
errement
straying

wandering albatross n
albatros hurleur
Diomedea exulans

wandering whistling duck n
dendrocygne à lunules
Dendrocygna arcuata

wanderlust /ˈwɑndɚˌlʌst/ /ˈwɒndəlʌst/ n
bougeotte errance
strong impulse or longing to travel

wane /weɪn/ n
déclin
end of a period
gradual diminution
lunar phase
flache
rounded corner

wane /weɪn/ v
décliner
to progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity, etc.
décroître
of the Moon, to become less visible
to decrease physically in size, amount, numbers or surface

wangle /ˈwæŋ.ɡəl/ v
carotter resquiller truander
obtain through manipulative of deceitful methods

waning /ˈweɪ.nɪŋ/ adj
décroissant
becoming weaker or smaller
of the lunar phase

waning /ˈweɪ.nɪŋ/ n
diminution
becoming weaker or smaller
décroissance
The fact or act of becoming smaller

waning moon n
lune décroissante
moon as it progresses from full moon to a new moon

wank /wæŋk/ n
branlage branlette
act of masturbation

wank /wæŋk/ v
branler
transitive: to masturbate (oneself)
se branler
intransitive: to masturbate

wanker /ˈwæŋkə(ɹ)/ n
branleur
person who masturbates
con conne
idiot
crâneur frimeur
someone who shows off too much

wannabe /ˈwɒnəbi/ n
wannabe
someone who wishes to be like someone, but lacks the qualifications

want /wɐnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wʌnt/ n
besoin désir
desire, wish, longing
manque
lack (of)
misère pauvreté
poverty

want /wɐnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wʌnt/ v
vouloir avoir envie
to desire

want ad n
offre

wanted /ˈwɑntɪd/ /ˈwɒntɪd/ adj
recherché
subject to immediate detainment

wanted poster n
avis de recherche
printed announcement

wantokism /ˈwɑntɒkɪzəm/ n
wantokisme
Melanesian cultural practice

wanton /ˈwɑntən/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ /ˈwɒntən/ adj
gratuit
capricious, reckless of morals or justice
indiscipliné
undisciplined
lascif lubrique dévergondé licencieux
lewd, immoral; sexually open/free

wapiti n
wapiti
the American elk

waqf /wɑkf/ n
waqf
inalienable endowment for charity

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ n
bataille guerre
card game
guerre
conflict involving organized use of arms
rhetorical: campaign against something

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ v
entrer en guerre faire la guerre
to engage in conflict

war cemetery n
cimetière de guerre cimetière militaire
cemetery reserved for the graves of victims of warfare

war chest n
trésor de guerre
fund to finance a war

war chief n
chef de guerre
person who leads a people in war

war correspondent n
correspondant de guerre

war crime /ˈwɔɹ ˌkɹaɪm/ /ˈwɔː kɹaɪm/ n
crime de guerre
punishable offence under international law for violations of the laws of war

war criminal n
criminel de guerre criminelle de guerre
person guilty of war crimes

war dance n
danse de guerre danse guerrière
ceremonial dance performed before a major battle or after a victory

war effort n
effort de guerre

war film n
film de guerre
film set in wartime

war footing n
sur le pied de guerre
on a war footing

war game n
jeu de guerre

war hammer n
marteau d'armes
weapon

war hero n
héros de guerre

war leader n
chef de guerre
person who leads a people in war

war machine /ˈwoɹ məˌʃin/ /ˈwɔː məˌʃiːn/ /ˈwɔːɹ məˌʃiːn/ n
machine de guerre
resources

war memorial n
monument aux morts
commemorial monument

war of aggression n
guerre d'agression
military conflict waged without the justification of self-defense, usually for territorial gain and subjugation

war of attrition n
guerre d'usure guerre d'attrition
prolonged exhausting war

war of conquest n
guerre de conquête
war of conquest

war of independence n
guerre [[d']]indépendance
war of independence

war of nerves n
guerre des nerfs
situation in which opposed parties maintain a tense, contentious relationship
guerre des nerfs guerre psychologique
conflict in which demoralizing and frightening tactics are used

war paint n
peinture de guerre
pigment
peinturlurage peinturlure
cosmetic makeup

war reparations n
dommages de guerre réparations de guerre
compensation to cover war damages

war room n
salle d'opérations
command center

war veteran n
ancien combattant
person who has served in the armed forces during a war

war widow n
veuve de guerre
woman whose spouse has been killed in conflict

war zone n
zone de guerre théâtre d'opération
region of ongoing war

warble /ˈwɔɹbl̩/ /ˈwɔːbl̩/ n
varon varron
lesion under the skin of cattle, caused by by the larva of a bot fly

warbler /ˈwɔː(ɹ)blə(ɹ)/ n
fauvette
bird of the Sylviidae family
paruline
bird of the Parulidae family

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ n
arrondissement
administrative subdivision of cities
cour
area of a castle
garde
action of a watchman
fencing term
on a lock or key
paroisse
Mormonism: subdivision of church
pavillon unité
part of a hospital where patients reside
pupille
minor looked after by a guardian
person under guardianship
quartier
section of a prison

ward off v
parer
to parry, or turn aside
prévenir éviter
to avert or prevent

warden /ˈwɔɹdən/ /ˈwɔːdən/ n
directeur de prison
a chief administrative officer of a prison

wardrobe /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ /ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/ n
garde-robe armoire
movable furniture for storing clothes

wardrobe malfunction n
défaut de fonctionnement de garde-robe incident de garde-robe
(euphemism) an accidental instance of indecent exposure

wardrobe mistress n
costumière
a woman in charge of maintaining a theatrical wardrobe

warehouse /ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/ n
entrepôt dépôt
a place for storing large amounts of products

warehouseman n
magasinier manutentionnaire
person who manages or works in a warehouse

warehousewoman n
magasinière
woman who manages or works in a warehouse

warehousing n
entreposage
the act of storing goods in a warehouse

warfare /ˈwɔɹfɛɹ/ /ˈwɔːfɛə/ n
guerre
the waging of war or armed conflict against an enemy
guerre combat
military operations of some particular kind

warhead n
ogive
part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition

warhorse n
destrier
horse used in horse-cavalry

wariness n
méfiance prudence
condition of being alert

warlike /ˈwɔɹlaɪk/ /ˈwɔːlaɪk/ adj
belliqueux
bellicose
belligerent

warlock /ˈwɔɹ.lɑk/ /ˈwɔː.lɒk/ n
sorcier enchanteur
male magic-user

warlord /ˈwɔɹlɔɹd/ /ˈwɔːlɔːd/ n
seigneur de guerre
high military officer in a warlike nation
seigneur de la guerre
local ruler or bandit leader where the government is weak

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ adj
chaleureux chaleureuse
being something that causes warmth
chaud chaude
having a temperature slightly higher than usual
cordial cordiale
caring, of relation to another person
enflammé enflammée
ardent, zealous

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ v
chauffer réchauffer échauffer
to make or keep warm

warm front n
front chaud
the trailing edge of a mass of cold air

warm the bench v
cirer le banc

warm the cockles of someone's heart v
faire chaud au cœur mettre du baume au cœur réchauffer le cœur
to provide happiness to someone

warm up v
réchauffer
to reheat food
réchauffer chauffer
to become warmer
s'échauffer
to do some additional practice
échauffer
to make an audience enthusiastic

warm-bloodedness n
homéothermie
the state of being warm-blooded

warm-up n
échauffement
The act of exercising or stretching in preparation for strenuous activity

warming center n
halte-chaleur

warmish adj
tiédasse
somewhat warm

warmist n
réchauffiste
believer in global warming caused by human activity

warmly /wɔɹmli/ /wɔːmli/ adv
chaudement
in a manner maintaining warm temperature

warmonger /ˈwɔː.mʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ n
va-t-en-guerre belliciste marchand de guerre marchande de guerre militariste
one who advocates war

warmth /wɔɹmθ/ /wɔːmθ/ n
chaleur
moderate heat; sensation of being warm

warn /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
avertir alerter
to make someone aware of impending danger
avertir prévenir
to notify someone of something

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ interjection
attention
warning of danger in signs

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ n
avertissement
instance of warning someone
avertissement mise en garde
something spoken or written that is intended to warn

warning shot n
coup de semonce
action intended as a warning
coup de semonce tir de semonce tir de sommation
shot fired

warning triangle n
triangle de sécurité triangle de danger triangle de panne triangle de présignalisation
a triangle used to warn other road users

warp /woːp/ /wɔɹp/ /wɔːp/ n
chaîne
threads running lengthwise
déformation
distortion or twist
state of being bent out of shape

warp /woːp/ /wɔɹp/ /wɔːp/ v
déformer tordre
to twist or turn something out of shape

warp beam n
ensouple
warp roll

warpath n
sentier de la guerre
course of action that leads to hostility

warped adj
tordu
in figurative sense

warrant /ˈwɑɹənt/ /ˈwɒɹənt/ /ˈwɔɹənt/ n
garantie
something that provides assurance or confirmation
mandat
judicial writ
authorization or certification
mandat de conformité
(road transport) warrant of fitness

warrant of payment n
commandement de payer injonction de payer

warrant officer n
adjudant
member of military

warranty /ˈwɒ.ɹən.ti/ /ˈwɔɹ.ən.ti/ n
garantie
legal: an agreement which states that the goods or property in question will be in exactly the same state as promised
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

warren /ˈwɒɹən/ /ˈwɔɹən/ n
garenne
the system of burrows where rabbits live

warrener /ˈwɑɹənɚ/ /ˈwɒɹənə/ /ˈwɔɹənɚ/ n
garennier

warrior /ˈwoɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈwoɹjɚ/ /ˈwɑɹ.i.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɑɹjə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɒɹ.i.ə(ɹ)/ n
guerrier
guerrier guerrière
person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare

warship /ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/ /ˈwɔːˌʃɪp/ n
navire de guerre
ship built or armed for naval combat

wart /wɔɹt/ /wɔːt/ n
verrue
type of growth occurring on the skin

warthog /-hɑɡ/ /ˈwɔɹtˌhɔɡ/ /ˈwɔːtˌhɒɡ/ n
phacochère
a species of wild pig

wartime n
temps de guerre
period of a war

wary /ˈwɛə.ɹi/ /ˈwɛɚ.i/ adj
circonspect
méfiant
cautious of danger; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous

wasabi /wəˈsɑːbi/ n
wasabi
green Japanese condiment

wash /wæʃ/ /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ n
lavage
process or an instance of washing or being washed by water
machine
clothes washed at a time
oeud
normally dry bed of an intermittent or ephemeral stream

wash /wæʃ/ /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ v
laver
to clean with water
se laver faire sa toilette
to clean oneself

wash one's hands of /ˌwɒʃ wʌnz ˈhæn(d)z‿əv/ /ˌwɔʃ wʌnz ˈhæn(d)z‿əv/ v
se laver les mains de
to absolve oneself of responsibility or future blame for

wash up v
laver se laver les mains
wash one's hands and/or face (US)

washable adj
lavable
capable of being washed without being damaged

washbag n
trousse de toilette
toiletries bag

washbasin n
lavabo
basin used for washing, sink

washboard n
planche à laver
board to do laundry
percussion instrument

washcloth /ˈwɒʃklɒθ/ /ˈwɔʃklɔθ/ n
gant de toilette
cloth used to wash

washed out adj
lessivé rincé
(idiomatic) very tired

washer /ˈwɑʃɚ/ /ˈwɒʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɔʃɚ/ n
laveur laveuse
person who washes for a living
rondelle
flat disk

washer-dryer n
laveuse-sécheuse
machine that combines a washing machine and clothes dryer

washerwoman n
lavandière blanchisseuse laveuse
woman whose employment is laundering

washhouse n
lavoir
a building used as a laundry

washing /ˈwɑ.ʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ/ /ˈwɔʃ.ɪŋ/ n
lavage
action of the verb "to wash"
linge
textiles that have been or are to be washed

washing machine n
lave-linge machine à laver laveuse
machine that washes clothes

washing mitt n
débarbouillette gant de toilette main de toilette
mitt-shaped piece of terrycloth

washing of feet n
lavement des pieds
ritual washing of feet by clergy

washing powder n
lessive en poudre poudre à laver poudre à lessiver
powder for washing clothes

washing-up liquid n
liquide vaisselle
liquid soap used to wash dishes

washout /ˈwɑʃ-/ /ˈwɒʃaʊt/ /ˈwɔʃˌaʊt/ n
raté
unsuccessful person

washtub n
baquet lessiveuse
tub used for washing clothes

washtub bass n
contrebassine
musical instrument

wasla n
wasla
an Arabic diacritic denoting elision of the alif

wasp /waps/ /wæsp/ /wɑsp/ /wɒsp/ n
guêpe
insect

wasp waist n
taille de guêpe
waist like that of a wasp

waspish /ˈwɑ.spɪʃ/ /ˈwɒs.pɪʃ/ adj
grincheux
spiteful or irascible

waste /weɪst/ n
déchets ordures
useless by-products, garbage
dégradation dégénération
gradual loss or decay
fèces merde
excrement or urine
gaspillage
action of wasting, ineffective use
stérile terrain vague terre en friche
waste land, desolate region

waste /weɪst/ v
dépérir
to weaken
dévaster détruire
to destroy
gaspiller gâcher perdre
to squander
tuer
slang: to kill

waste away v
dépérir
lose energy

waste breath v
gaspiller sa salive perdre sa salive
to speak futilely

waste not, want not proverb
tout est bon dans le cochon

waste of time n
perte de temps
pointless or unproductive activity

waste time v
perdre son temps
allow time to elapse in an unproductive manner

wasteful /ˈweɪstfəl/ adj
gaspilleur dépensier dilapidateur
inclined to waste

wasteland /ˈweɪs(t)ˌland/ /ˈweɪs(t)ˌlænd/ /ˈweɪs(t)ˌlənd/ /ˈwæes(t)ˌlɘnd/ /ˈwæes(t)ˌlɛnd/ n
friche désert
region with no remaining resources; desert

wastepaper n
maculature vieux papiers
unwanted paper that has been discarded

wastepaper basket n
corbeille à papiers
small open container for discarded paper

waster /ˈweɪstə/ n
gaspilleur gaspilleuse
one that wastes

wastewater n
eaux usées
water containing waste products

watch /ˈwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ/ n
garde
person or group of people who guard
montre
portable or wearable timepiece
poste
place where a watchman is posted
veille
particular time period

watch /ˈwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ/ v
faire attention faire gaffe prendre garde
to be wary
observer regarder
to observe
regarder
to look at for a period of time
surveiller
to attend or guard
veiller être vigilant
to be vigilant

watch glass n
verre de montre
laboratory equipment

watch one's mouth v
surveiller son langage
watch one's mouth

watch one's step v
faire attention où l'on marche regarder devant soi
to move cautiously
faire attention être prudent
to be cautious

watch out interjection
attention
proceed with caution

watch out v
faire attention
to use caution

watch over v
veiller
to guard and protect

watch pocket n
gousset
pocket for carrying pocket watch

watchful /ˈwɒt͡ʃ.fəl/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ.fəl/ adj
vigilant attentif
observant, vigilant and aware

watchlist /ˈwɒt͡ʃˌlɪst/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃˌlɪst/ n
liste de suivi liste de surveillance
list for special attention

watchmaker /ˈwɔtʃˌmeɪkə/ n
horloger horlogère
person who makes and/or maintains watches

watchman n
guetteur sentinelle
guard

watchtower n
tour de garde tour de guet
observation tower

watchword /ˈwɒt͡ʃwɜː(ɹ)d/ n
mot d'ordre
word used as expressive of a principle
a prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard

water /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwætəɹ/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɒtəɹ/ /ˈwɔtər/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔɹtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔːtəɹ/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [ˈwatə] [ˈwaɾɚ] [ˈwaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈwoʊʔə] [ˈwoːtə] [ˈwoːɾə] [ˈwoːʔɐ] [ˈwoːʔə] [ˈwɑɾɚ] [ˈwɒːθ̠ɚ] [ˈwɔoɾɐ] [ˈwɔtər] [ˈwɔəɾə] [ˈwɔɹɾɚ] [ˈwɔɾɚ] [ˈwɔʈə(r)] [ˈwʊɾɚ] [ˈʋaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈʋɔʈə(r)] n
bouteille [[d']]eau verre [[d']]eau
serving of water
eau
liquid H₂O
one of the basic elements
urine
eaux eau
body of water, or specific part of it

water /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwætəɹ/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɒtəɹ/ /ˈwɔtər/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔɹtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔːtəɹ/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [ˈwatə] [ˈwaɾɚ] [ˈwaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈwoʊʔə] [ˈwoːtə] [ˈwoːɾə] [ˈwoːʔɐ] [ˈwoːʔə] [ˈwɑɾɚ] [ˈwɒːθ̠ɚ] [ˈwɔoɾɐ] [ˈwɔtər] [ˈwɔəɾə] [ˈwɔɹɾɚ] [ˈwɔɾɚ] [ˈwɔʈə(r)] [ˈwʊɾɚ] [ˈʋaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈʋɔʈə(r)] v
abreuver faire boire
to provide (animals) with water
arroser
to pour water into the soil surrounding (plants)
mouiller
dilute
pleurer
to fill with or secrete water

water bear n
tardigrade ourson d’eau
A member of the phylum Tardigrada

water bottle n
gourde
A bottle used for carrying water

water buffalo /ˈwɑtɚˌbʌfəloʊ/ [ˈwɑɾɚˌbʌfəloʊ] n
buffle d'Asie buffle des marais buffle des rivières
large ungulate

water cannon n
canon à eau
device shooting water

water chestnut n
châtaigne d'eau chinoise
Eleocharis dulcis

water clock n
clepsydre
device for measuring time

water cycle n
cycle de l'eau
the natural cycle of water through evaporation, condensation and precipitation

water dog n
chien d'eau
water dog

water down v
diluer
to dilute

water fight n
bataille d'eau
activity where the participants get each other wet

water flea n
daphnie
crustacean of the order Cladocera

water fountain n
abreuvoir fontaine à eau
device designed to dispense drinking water

water glass n
verre liquide
water-soluble silicates

water heater n
chauffe-eau
appliance for heating water

water lily n
nénufar nénuphar
Any members of Nymphaeaceae

water main n
tuyau
principal underground pipe for municipal water delivery

water meter n
compteur d'eau
device for measuring water usage volume

water mint n
menthe aquatique
herb in mint family

water parsnip n
berle
Sium gen. et spp.

water plantain n
plantain d'eau
Alisma

water pollution n
pollution de l'eau
contamination of water

water polo n
waterpolo
a water sport

water polo player n
joueur de water-polo joueuse de water-polo waterpoliste
player of water polo

water power n
énergie hydraulique
(uncountable) power from water

water repellent n
déperlance déperlant
chemical

water shortage n
pénurie [[d']]eau

water ski n
ski nautique
ski used for water skiing

water skiing n
ski nautique
water sport

water slide n
toboggan aquatique
a recreational slide with water flowing down it

water softener n
adoucisseur d'eau
device which reduces the calcium and magnesium concentration of hard water

water softening n
adoucissement de l'eau
removal of calcium and magnesium ions from water

water starwort n
callitriche
Callitriche species

water strider n
araignée d’eau
any of a number of predatory insects in the family Gerridae

water table n
nappe phréatique
level underground

water tank n
réservoir d'eau citerne à eau
large container used to store water

water tower n
château d'eau château d’eau
tank of water

water turbine n
turbine hydraulique
device

water under the bridge n
de l'eau a coulé sous les ponts histoire ancienne
something in the past that cannot be controlled but must be accepted

water vapor n
vapeur d'eau vapeur
water in a gaseous state
vapeur vapeur d'eau
steam

water vole n
campagnol de Richardson
Microtus richardsoni
rat d'eau
Old World vole

water wheel n
roue à aubes
wheel propelled by water

water-resistant adj
hydrofuge
that slows the penetration of water

waterbed n
lit à eau
bed with a mattress filled with water

waterbird n
oiseau d’eau
waterfowl

waterboarding n
simulacre de noyade
torture technique

waterbomber n
canadair avion-citerne bombardier à eau

watercolour /ˈwɔ.tɜˌkʌ.lɜ/ n
aquarelle
painting
genre
pigment

watercourse n
cours d'eau cours
channel through which water flows

watercress /ˈwɔtəɹkɹɛs/ /ˈwɔːtəkɹɛs/ n
cresson de fontaine cresson
Nasturtium officinale

waterer n
arroseur arroseuse
one who waters

waterfall /ˈwɑtɚfɑl/ /ˈwɔtɚfɔl/ /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ n
cascade chute d'eau
waterfall-like outpouring

waterfowl n
sauvagine
birds that spend most of their non-flying time on water

waterhole n
abreuvoir
depression in which water collects
fenêtre de l’eau point d’eau trou d’eau
part of the electromagnetic spectrum

watering can n
arrosoir
utensil for watering plants

waterline n
ligne de flottaison
line on the hull of a ship

waterlogged adj
détrempé
soaked with water

watermark /ˈwɔːtəmɑːk/ n
filigrane
translucent design impressed on paper

watermark /ˈwɔːtəmɑːk/ v
filigraner
to mark paper with a watermark

watermelon /ˈwɑtɚˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔtɚˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən/ n
pastèque melon d'eau
fruit
plant

watermill n
moulin à eau
mill powered by water

waterproof adj
imperméable étanche waterproof
made or covered with material that doesn't let water in

waterproof v
étanchéifier
to make waterproof or water-resistant

waterproofing n
imperméabilisation
treatment to make waterproof

watershed /ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/ n
ligne de partage des eaux
boundary between adjacent catchment basins
tournant décisif
critical point marking a change in course or development

watersport n
sport aquatique
sport
uro
sexual practice

waterspout n
trombe
tornado that occurs over a body of water

watertight /ˈwɑː.tɚ.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tə.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tɚ.taɪt/ adj
étanche
so tightly made that water cannot enter or escape

watertightness n
étanchéité
condition of being watertight

waterway n
voie navigable
navigable body of water

waterworks /ˈwɔtɚˌwɚks/ /ˈwɔːtəˌwəːks/ [-ɾɚ-] n
station de traitement d'eau
water supply system of a district, town, city, or other place
systéme hydraulique
any single facility, such as a filtration plant or pumping station, within such a system

watery /ˈwɑtəɹi/ /ˈwɔtəɹi/ /ˈwɔːtəɹi/ /ˈwɔːtɹi/ adj
aqueux
wet, soggy or soaked with water

waterzooi /ˈvɑ.tɚˌzɔɪ/ /ˈvɑː.tə.zɔɪ/ n
waterzooi
Flemish stew

watt /wɑt/ /wɒt/ n
watt
derived unit of power

watt-hour n
wattheure
unit of electrical energy equal to the power of one watt in use for one hour

wattle /ˈwɑtl̩/ /ˈwɒtl̩/ [ˈwɑ.ɾl̩] n
barbillon
fold of skin hanging from the neck of birds
clayonnage
construction of branches and twigs
pampille
fleshy appendage on the neck of goat

wattle and daub n
clayonnage enduit de torchis
branches and twigs plastered with mud

wattled crane n
grue caronculée
Grus carunculata

wattmeter n
wattmètre
device for measuring electric power

wave /weɪv/ n
onde vague
moving disturbance in a field
ondulation onde vague
shape which alternatingly curves in opposite directions
vague flot onde
moving disturbance, undulation
vague onde
sudden unusually large amount of something

wave /weɪv/ v
agiter brandir
to cause to move back and forth repeatedly
flotter
to move back and forth repeatedly
onduler
to have an undulating or wavy form
saluer brandir
to wave one’s hand

wave packet n
paquet d'onde
collection of waves
probability wave

wavefunction /ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/ n
fonction d'onde
notion in quantum mechanics

waveguide n
guide d'onde
a structure which guides waves

wavelength /ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/ n
longueur d'onde
the length of a single cycle of a wave

wavelet n
ondelette
a fast-decaying oscillation
vaguelette
a small wave; a ripple

wavelike adj
ondulatoire
having some properties or characteristics of a wave

waver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ v
vaciller
to sway back and forth

wavy /ˈweɪvi/ adj
ondulant
rising or swelling in waves
undulating
ondulé
waved
ondé
heraldry: undé, in a wavy line

waw /waʊ/ /wɑːw/ n
waw
Arabic letter

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ adj
cire
made of wax

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ n
cire
preparation containing wax, used as a polish
cire fart
oily, water-resistant substance

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ v
cirer
apply wax to
croître
phase of a planet
of the moon: appear larger each night
croître cirer
literary: grow
devenir
to assume specified characteristic

wax apple n
jamalac
fruit
jamalac jamalaquier
plant

wax museum n
musée de cire
museum featuring statues made of wax

wax tablet n
tablette de cire
tablet covered with wax

waxing /ˈwæksɪŋ/ n
waxing épilation à la cire
cosmetic procedure

waxwing n
jaseur
songbird of genus Bombycilla

waxwork n
personnage en cire
a wax figure, an effigy of a famous person

waxy /ˈwæksi/ adj
cireux
Resembling wax in texture or appearance

way /weɪ/ n
chemin voie
road, direction, path
façon manière moyen
method or manner
moyen
means to enter or leave

way of life n
mode de vie
style of living

way to go interjection
bien joué
expression of congrats, encouragement or approval

way to go n
marche à suivre
right route

way too adv
très

waybill n
lettre de voiture
document that lists the final destination (and other details) of each part of a cargo

wayfarer /ˈweɪˌfɛəɹ.ə(ɹ)/ n
voyageur
traveller

wayfaring-tree n
viorne lantane
Viburnum lantana

waylay /ˈweɪleɪ/ /ˌweɪˈleɪ/ v
comploter
to lie in wait for and attack from ambush

wayleave n
droit de passage
A right to cross land

we /wi/ /wiː/ pronoun
nous on
generic we (the speaker and at least one other person, regardless of whether it's the person being addressed)

weak /wiːk/ adj
faible
grammar: regular in inflection
dilute, lacking in taste or potency
faible débile
lacking in force or ability

weak nuclear interaction n
interaction nucléaire faible
fundamental interaction

weak spot n
point faible talon d'Achille ventre mou
location where the defenses are weak or the vulnerability is great

weak verb n
verbe faible

weaken /ˈwikən/ v
affaiblir faiblir
to make weaker
affaiblir s'affaiblir
to become weaker

weaker sex n
sexe faible
women regarded collectively

weaker vessel n
le sexe le plus faible vaisseau plus fragile
a woman; women collectively

weakest link n
maillon faible
the part of a system that is most likely to fail or cause problems

weakling /ˈwiːklɪŋɡ/ /ˈwiːkˈlɪŋɡ/ n
gringalet
person of weak or even sickly physical constitution
poule mouillée
person of weak character

weakly /ˈwiːkli/ adv
faiblement
with little strength or force

weakness /ˈwiːk.nəs/ n
faible faiblesse
special fondness
faiblesse
condition of being weak
faiblesse point faible
fault

wealth /wɛlθ/ [wɛl̪θ] n
abondance profusion
great amount; an abundance or plenty, usually of money
fortune richesse
richesse
riches; valuable material possessions

wealth tax n
impôt sur la fortune

wealthy /ˈwɛl.θi/ adj
riche nanti
rich

wean /wiːn/ v
déshabituer
to cause to quit something to which one is addicted or habituated
sevrer
to cease giving milk
to cease to depend

weapon /ˈwiːp.ən/ /ˈwɛp.ən/ n
arme
instrument of attack or defense in combat

weapon of mass destruction n
arme de destruction massive ADM
weapon causing large-scale death or destruction

weapon-salve /ˈwɛpən salv/ n
onguent armaire
A type of ointment formerly applied to a weapon in order to heal a wound caused by that weapon

weaponry n
armement arsenal
weapons collectively

weapons-grade adj
de qualité militaire
Suitable for weapons

wear /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ /wɛə(ɹ)/ [wɛɚ] [wɛɹ] n
usure
damage

wear /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ /wɛə(ɹ)/ [wɛɚ] [wɛɹ] v
empanner
nautical: to bring to other tack by bringing the wind around the stern
fatiguer épuiser
to exhaust physically
porter
to have on (clothes)
user
to erode due to use

wear and tear /ˈwɛəɹ ən ˈtɛəɹ/ n
usure
damage or depreciation

wear down v
fatiguer
to cause physical or mental fatigue

wear off v
s'atténuer s'estomper
to diminish in effect
s'estomper s'élimer
to disappear because of being abraded, over-polished, or abused

wear one's heart on one's sleeve v
parler à cœur ouvert
to be transparent or forthright about one's emotions

wear out v
fatiguer harasser
to exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness
user
to cause to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use
to deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain

wear rose-colored glasses v
voir la vie en rose voir le monde en rose
to be excessively optimistic

wear the trousers v
porter la culotte porter le pantalon
to be the dominant partner

wearability n
mettabilité
Sate or condition

wearable /ˈweəɹəbl/ adj
mettable
able to be worn

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ adj
las
tired, fatigued
expressive of fatigue

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ v
lasser
to make weary
to become weary

weasel /ˈwizl̩/ /ˈwizəl/ /ˈwiːz(ə)l/ n
belette belette d'Europe belette pygmée fouine petite belette
least weasel, Mustela nivalis

weather /ˈwɛð.ə/ /ˈwɛð.ɚ/ n
intempéries temps
unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions
temps
temps météo
state of the atmosphere

weather balloon n
ballon-sonde
meteorological balloon

weather bomb n
bombe météo

weather forecast n
météo prévision météorologique prévision météo
prediction of future weather

weather forecaster n
météorologue prévisionniste
person who forecasts the weather

weather front n
front météorologique
boundary between two masses of air

weather map n
carte météorologique
map showing the analysis of meteorological quantities

weather report n
bulletin météorologique
description of forecasted meteorological conditions

weather satellite n
satellite météo satellite météorologique
weather satellite

weather station n
station météorologique
station for meteorological observations

weather vane n
girouette
a device showing the direction of the wind

weathercock n
girouette
weather vane

weathering n
météorisation
breaking down of rocks

weatherman n
météorologue
weather forecaster

weatherstrip n
coupe-brise coupe-froid
material used to prevent cold air from entering

weatherwoman n
météorologue
female weather forecaster

weave /wiːv/ n
armure tissu
a type or way of weaving

weave /wiːv/ v
tisser
to form something by passing strands of material over and under one another
to spin a cocoon or a web
se faufiler se frayer un chemin
to weave
serpenter
to make (a path or way) by winding in and out or from side to side

weaver /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və(ɹ)/ n
tisserande tisseur tisserand tisseuse
one who weaves
tisserin
bird in the family Ploceidae

weaving /ˈwiːvɪŋ/ n
tissage
process of making woven material

web /wɛb/ n
bande
a long sheet of paper
bande bobine
a continuous strip of material carried by rollers during processing
palmure
a fold of tissue connecting the toes of certain birds
panier poche
the part of a baseball mitt between the forefinger and thumb, the webbing
réseau
any interconnected set of persons, places, or things
âme
interconnection between flanges
the thinner vertical section of a railway rail between the top and bottom of the rail

web /wɛb/ pn
Toile Web
the World Wide Web (also spelled Web)

web application n
application Web
computer application

web browser /wɛb.bɹaʊ.zə(ɹ)/ n
navigateur butineur navigateur web
a computer program used to navigate the World Wide Web

web conference n
conférence en ligne conférence web
meeting, presentation or communication conducted via the World Wide Web

web hosting n
hébergement de site web
service

web page n
page Web page web
a single page in a website

web scraping n
moissonnage de données
web scraping

web server n
serveur web
software

webbed /ˈwɛbd/ adj
palmé
with the digits connected by a thin membrane

webbing /ˈwɛbɪŋ/ n
sangle
A belt and shoulder harness

webcam /ˈwɛbˌkæm/ n
webcam cam webcaméra
video camera viewed over a network

weber /ˈveɪbə/ /ˈveɪbɚ/ /ˈwɛbə/ /ˈwɛbɚ/ n
weber
derived unit of magnetic flux

webinar n
webinaire
interactive seminar conducted via Internet

webmaster n
webmestre webmaster
the person responsible for maintaining a website

websafe adj
garanti sur le Web
Not liable to be dithered on any system

website /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ n
site web site Web site site Internet
a collection of pages on the World Wide Web

webspinner n
embioptère
Any of the tropical or subtropical insects of the order Embioptera

websurfer n
internaute
someone who surfs the World Wide Web

webumentary n
webdocumentaire
web-based documentary

wed /ˈwɛd/ v
marier
to join in matrimony
épouser
transitive: to take as one's spouse

wedding /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ n
mariage noces
marriage ceremony

wedding breakfast /ˈwɛdɪŋ ˈbɹɛkfəst/ n
repas de mariage
wedding feast

wedding cake n
gâteau de mariage pièce montée
cake used as part of a wedding ceremony

wedding dress n
robe de mariée
the clothing worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony

wedding night /ˈwɛdɪŋ naɪt/ n
nuit de noces
first night of a married couple

wedding ring n
alliance
a ring symbolizing marriage

wedge /wɛd͡ʒ/ n
cale
type of golf club
coin cale
simple machine
morceau part quartier
piece of food etc.

wedge /wɛd͡ʒ/ v
caler
to support or secure using a wedge
caler coincer
to force into a narrow gap

wedge politics n
politique de la division
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

wedgie /ˈwɛdʒ.i/ n
tire-slip
prank in which a person's underpants are pulled up sharply

wee /wiː/ adj
petit
small, little

wee /wiː/ n
pipi

wee hours n
petites heures
very early morning

wee small hours n
petit matin petites heures de la matinée petites heures du matin
very early morning

wee-wee n
pipi zizi foufoune quéquette zézette

wee-wee v
faire pipi

weeaboo /ˈwiː.ə.buː/ n
kikoojap weeaboo

weed /wiːd/ n
beuh herbe marie-jeanne
slang: marijuana
mauvaise herbe adventice chiendent
unwanted plant

weed /wiːd/ v
désherber sarcler
to remove weeds from

weeder course n
cours à pète

weedy /ˈwiːdi/ adj
chétif
small and weak

week /wik/ /wiːk/ n
semaine huit jours
period of seven days

weekday /ˈwiːkdeɪ/ n
jour de la semaine jour ouvré
day of the week, excluding weekends

weekend /wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ /ˈwiːˌkend/ /ˈwiːˌkɛnd/ n
week-end fin de semaine weekend
break in the working week

weeklong adj
d'une durée d'une semaine d'une semaine
lasting for one week

weekly /wiːk.li/ adj
hebdomadaire
happening once a week or every week
of or relating to a week

weekly /wiːk.li/ adv
hebdomadairement chaque semaine
once every week
hebdomadairement une fois par semaine
every week

weep /wiːp/ v
pleurer
to cry, shed tears

weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth n
pleurs et grincements de dents
consternation, worry

weeping willow n
saule pleureur
Salix babylonica

weever /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və/ n
vive
fish of Trachinidae

weevil /ˈwiːv(ə)l/ /ˈwiːvɪl/ n
balanin charançon cosson
beetle in the superfamily Curculionoidea

weft /wɛft/ n
trame fil de trame
horizontal threads

weigh /weɪ/ v
lever l’ancre
nautical: to raise an anchor
peser
to determine the weight of an object
to have a certain weight
to weigh out
to determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object

weigh anchor v
lever l'ancre
raise the anchor

weigh down v
alourdir
to act as ballast

weigh one's words v
peser ses mots

weigh station n
poste de pesage
place to weigh trucks

weighbridge /ˈweɪbɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
pont-bascule
weighing platform

weighing /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/ n
pesage pesée
weighing (process)

weight /weɪt/ n
graisse
typography: boldness of a font
poids
force due to gravity
standardized measuring weight
weight for training muscles
statistics: multiplier
importance or influence
poids lest
object to make something heavier

weight /weɪt/ v
alourdir appesantir lester
add weight
pondérer
in mathematics

weight class n
catégorie de poids

weight gain n
prise de poids
increase in weight

weight loss n
perte de poids
reduction of body mass

weight off someone's shoulders n
soulagement

weighted /ˈweɪ.tɪd/ /ˈwæɪ.tɪd/ [ˈweɪ.ɾɪd] adj
alourdi

weighted graph n
graphe pondéré
graph

weighted mean n
moyenne pondérée
average calculated after biasing values

weightless adj
en apesanteur
which is not being affected by gravity

weightlessness n
apesanteur
having zero weight

weightlifter n
haltérophile
person who competes for maximum weight lifted

weightlifting /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/ n
haltérophilie
sport in which competitors lift heavy weights
musculation haltérophilie
form of exercise

weights and measures n
poids et mesures
the science of the quantification

weighty /ˈweɪti/ adj
important
rigorous; severe; afflictive

weir /wɪə/ /wɪɹ/ n
bordigue écrille
fence to catch fish
seuil
adjustable dam

weird /ˈwiɚd/ /ˈwiːə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪɚd/ adj
bizarre
deviating from the normal; bizarre
bizarre étrange
having an unusually strange character or behaviour

weirdo /ˈwɪədəʊ/ /ˈwɪəɹdoʊ/ n
hurluberlu loufoque zarbi
strange person

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ adj
bienvenu bienvenue
whose arrival is a cause of joy

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ interjection
bienvenue bienvenu
greeting given upon someone's arrival

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ n
bienvenue
utterance of such a greeting
act of greeting someone's arrival

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ v
accueillir souhaiter la bienvenue
affirm or greet the arrival of someone

welcome back phraseologicalUnit
bon retour parmi nous content de vous revoir
welcome back

welcome swallow n
hirondelle messagère

welcoming adj
accueillant
hospitable

weld /wɛld/ n
gaude réséda des teinturiers
herb

weld /wɛld/ v
souder braser
to join materials (especially metals) by applying heat

weldable /ˈwɛldəbl̩/ adj
soudable
able to be welded

welder /ˈwɛldə(ɹ)/ n
poste à souder fer à souder
item of equipment
soudeur
one who welds

welding /ˈwɛldɪŋ/ n
soudage
the action or process of welding: joining two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler

welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛə/ /ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/ n
aide sociale
aid, provided by a government, etc.
bien-être
health, safety, well-being, happiness and prosperity

welfare state n
État-providence
country in which such a system operates
social system in which the state takes overall responsibility for the welfare of its citizens

welfare trap n
trappe à inactivité
situation

welkin /ˈwɛlkən/ /ˈwɛlkɪn/ n
ouelquin voûte céleste
the sky which appears to an observer on the Earth as a dome in which celestial bodies are visible

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ adj
bien
in good health

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ adv
bien
accurately; competently
to a significant degree
drôlement vachement
(slang) very

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ interjection
ben bah écoutez
used in conversation to fill space
bien
to acknowledge a statement or situation
eh bien
used to introduce a statement that may be contrary to expectations
tiens!
exclamation of surprise

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ n
fontaine
small depression for holding
puits
hole sunk into the ground
small section of a microtiter plate
source
spring

well and truly /ˌwɛl n̩ ˈtɹuli/ /ˌwɛl n̩ ˈtɹuːli/ adv
bel et bien
completely; utterly; without doubt

well done adj
bien cuit
well cooked
bien fait bien joué
performed well

well done interjection
bravo bien joué

well logging n
carottage
making a record of the geologic formations penetrated by a borehole

well off adj
nanti à l’aise
being in fortunate circumstances

well said interjection
bien dit
expression of approval to something said

well spotted interjection
bien vu

well, I never interjection
tiens donc
exclamation of great surprise

well-behaved /wɛlbəˈheɪvd/ /wɛlbɪˈheɪvd/ adj
bien élevé
having good manners and acting properly

well-being /wɛlˈbiː.ɪŋ/ n
bien-être
state of health, happiness and/or prosperity

well-born adj
de bonne famille
describing someone born into the upper classes

well-brought-up adj
bien élevé bien éduqué
having good manners

well-endowed adj
bien membré
having a large penis
bien roulée
having large breasts

well-established adj
ancré
having been established for a long period of time

well-groomed adj
soigné
neat and well-dressed

well-heeled adj
nanti riche
rich; affluent

well-hung adj
bien membré bien monté
having a large penis

well-intentioned adj
bien intentionné
having good intentions

well-known /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/ /ˌwɛlˈnəʊn/ adj
bien connu
familiar, widely known

well-meaning adj
bien intentionné

well-nigh /ˌwɛlˈnaɪ/ adv
presque quasiment
almost, nearly

well-read adj
lettré
well informed and knowledgeable because of having read extensively

well-rested adj
bien reposé frais et dispos
having had sufficient rest

well-to-do /ˌwɛltəˈdu/ adj
aisé riche
rich

welldigger n
puisatier

wellness /ˈwel.nɪs/ /ˈwɛl.nɪs/ n
bien-être
The quality or state of being in good health.

wellwater /ˈwɛlwɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
eau de puits
water taken from a well

wels catfish n
silure silure glane
Silurus glanis

welt /wɛlt/ n
marque de coup zébrure
raised mark on the body

welter /ˈwɛltə/ /ˈwɛltɚ/ adj
welter
of horsemen, heavyweight

welter-weight n
poids welter
boxer

wen /wɛn/ n
loupe
a cyst on the skin

wench /wɛnt͡ʃ/ n
Marie-couche-toi-là femme de petite vertu femme facile
(archaic) promiscuous woman
femme de petite vertu prostituée
(archaic) prostitute
fille jeune femme jeune fille
(archaic) girl or young woman
négresse
(US, archaic or historical) black woman
servante
(archaic) woman servant

wench /wɛnt͡ʃ/ v
aller au bordel fréquenter des femmes de petite vertu
to frequent prostitutes

wendigo /ˈwɛndiɡoʊ/ /ˈwɛndɪɡəʊ/ n
wendigo
malevolent and violent cannibal spirit in Anishinaabe, Ojibwe, and Cree mythology

wenge /ˈwɛnɡe/ n
wenge
tropical timber

were- /weə(ɹ)/ prefix
garou
man

werebear /ˈwɛəbɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɛɹbɛɹ/ /ˈwɪəbɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪɹbɛɹ/ n
ours-garou
shapeshifter

werecat /ˈwɛəkæt/ /ˈwɛɹkæt/ /ˈwɪəkæt/ /ˈwɪɹkæt/ n
chat-garou
shapeshifter assuming the shape of a cat

werefox n
renard-garou
shapeshifter assuming the shape of a fox

werehyena /ˈwɛəhaɪˌiːnə/ /ˈwɛɹhaɪˌiːnə/ /ˈwɪəhaɪˌiːnə/ /ˈwɪɹhaɪˌiːnə/ n
hyène-garou
shapeshifter assuming the shape of a hyena

werejaguar n
jaguar-garou
shapeshifter

wereleopard /ˈwɛəlɛpəd/ /ˈwɛɹlɛpɚd/ /ˈwɪəlɛpəd/ /ˈwɪɹlɛpɚd/ n
léopard-garou
shapeshifter assuming the shape of a leopard

werelion /ˈwɛəlaɪən/ /ˈwɛɹlaɪən/ /ˈwɪəlaɪən/ /ˈwɪɹlaɪən/ n
lion-garou
shapeshifter assuming the shape of a lion

werelioness n
lionne-garou
shapeshifter

werepanther n
panthère-garou
shapeshifter who can assume the shape of a panther

wererat /ˈwɛəɹæt/ /ˈwɛɹæt/ /ˈwɪəɹæt/ /ˈwɪɹæt/ n
rat-garou
shapeshifter who can assume the shape of a rat

weretiger /ˈwɛətaɪɡə/ /ˈwɛɹtaɪɡɚ/ /ˈwɪətaɪɡə/ /ˈwɪɹtaɪɡɚ/ n
tigre-garou
shapeshifter who can assume the shape of a tiger

werewolf /ˈwɛəɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɛːwʊlf/ /ˈwɜɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɪəwʊlf/ /ˈwɪəɹwʊlf/ n
loup-garou lycanthrope garou
wolflike human

wergeld /ˈwɛə(ɹ)ɡɛld/ /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ɡɛld/ n
prix du sang weregild wergeld wergild
reparative payment

west /wɛst/ adj
occidental
occidental
western
vers [[le|l']]ouest
towards the west

west /wɛst/ n
ouest occident ponant
compass point

west by north n
ouest-quart-nord-ouest
compass point

west by south n
ouest-quart-sud-ouest
compass point

west-northwest n
ouest-nord-ouest
compass point

west-southwest n
ouest-sud-ouest
compass point

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ adj
occidental
pertaining to the west

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ n
western
film or other dramatic work

western barn owl n
chat-huant chouette effraie
Tyto alba furcata

western capercaillie n
grand tétras petit tétras

western cattle egret n
Héron garde-bœufs
Bubulcus ibis

western diamondback rattlesnake n
crotale diamantin de l'Ouest
Crotalus atrox

western gorilla n
gorille de l'Ouest

western marsh harrier n
harpaye
Circus aeruginosus

western olivaceous warbler n
hypolaïs pâle
Iduna opaca

western sandpiper n
bécasseau d'Alaska
Calidris mauri

western slaty antshrike n
batara à nuque noire
bird

westerner n
Occidental occidental
inhabitant of Europe and the Americas

westernization n
occidentalisation
assimilation of the western culture

westernize v
occidentaliser
make something western

westwork /ˈwɛstwɜːk/ n
massif occidental
architectural feature

wet /wɛt/ adj
mouillé
(slang) sexually aroused and thus having a moistened vulva
made of liquid or moisture
mouillé humide
of an object: covered with or impregnated with liquid

wet /wɛt/ v
mouiller
cover or impregnate with liquid
urinate accidentally in or on
se mouiller
become wet

wet blanket n
pisse-froid rabat-joie
someone who takes the fun out of a situation or activity

wet cell n
pile liquide
cell

wet cough n
toux grasse
coughing with expectoration

wet dock n
darse
dock that has a constant level of water

wet dream n
pollution nocturne carte de France
erotic dream

wet nurse n
nourrice
woman hired to suckle another woman's child

wet oneself v
faire pipi dans sa culotte se mouiller s’empipier
lose control of one's bladder

wet t-shirt contest n
compétition de tee-shirt mouillé
contest in which women wear wet t-shirts

wet the bed /wɛt ðə ˈbɛd/ v
faire pipi au lit mouiller son lit
to urinate in one's bed during sleep

wet wipe n
lingette humide
moistened piece of paper or cloth

wetland n
zone humide
land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas

wetness /ˈwɛt.nəs/ n
humidité
condition of being wet

wetsuit /ˈwɛtˌs(j)ut/ n
combinaison de plongée
close fitting, insulating garment

wh-movement /ˌdʌbəlju ˈeɪtʃ ˌmuvmənt/ n
mouvement qu-
special order in interrogative sentences

wh-question /də-/ /dʌbl̩juː ˈeɪtʃ kwɛst͡ʃən/ /dʌbl̩juː ˈeɪtʃ ˌkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈdʌbl̩juː eɪtʃ ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ n
question partielle
question introduced by a wh-word

wh-word /ˈdʌbəljuː ˈeɪt͡ʃ ˌwɜː(ɹ)d/ n
mot interrogatif mot qu-
interrogative word

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ n
clac coup
A blow, impact or slap

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ v
buter
to kill
claquer fesser frapper
to hit, slap or strike

whale /weɪl/ /ʍeɪl/ n
baleine
large sea mammal

whale on v
s’acharner tabasser
to strike heavily in a fight

whale shark n
requin-baleine
Rhincodon typus

whale watching n
observation des baleines
observing whales in their natural habitat

whalebone n
fanon
horny material from fringed plates of upper jaw of baleen whale

whaler /ˈhweɪlə/ /ˈhweɪlɚ/ /ˈweɪlə/ /ˈweɪlɚ/ n
baleinier
vessel for hunting whales
chasseur de baleine chasseuse de baleine
person who hunts whales

whaling /ˈweɪlɪŋ/ n
chasse à la baleine
practice of hunting whales

whammy /ˈ(h)wæmi/ n
coup dur
a serious or devastating setback

whangdoodle /ˈhwæŋ.duː.dl̩/ /ˈwæŋ.duː.dl̩/ n
Bonhomme sept-heures croquemitaine loup-garou père Fouettard tonton macoute
whimsical monster in folklore and children's fiction
bête noire cauchemar
term of disparagement

wharf /(h)wɔɹf/ /(h)wɔːf/ /hwɔɹf/ n
quai appontement
man-made landing place

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] determiner
quel quelle
beginning an exclamation
interrogative
quel quelle quelles quels

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] interjection
quoi comment
expression of surprise

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] pronoun
ce que ce qui quoi
fused relative pronoun: that which; those that; the thing(s) that
que qui
nonstandard relative pronoun
que quoi qu'est-ce que quel qu'est-ce qui
what? (interrogative pronoun)

what a lovely day phraseologicalUnit
quelle belle journée
what a lovely day

what a pity phraseologicalUnit
dommage quel dommage
used to express regret

what about adv
et qu'en est-il de
used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered
et quid
used to repeat a question

what are you doing phraseologicalUnit
qu'est-ce que tu fais que fais-tu que faites-vous qu’est-ce que vous faites
what are you doing

what can I say phraseologicalUnit
que veux-tu que voulez-vous
indicating that there is nothing to be said which would improve matters

what date is it today phraseologicalUnit
quelle est la date aujourd'hui
what date is it today?

what day is it today phraseologicalUnit
quel jour ( }} de la semaine, }} du mois) sommes-nous ?
what day is it today? (current day of the week or of the month)

what do you know phraseologicalUnit
devine quoi
what a surprise

what do you say phraseologicalUnit
qu'en dis-tu qu'en dites-vous
used to ask someone if they are willing to do something
qu'est-ce qu'on dit
used to remind a child to say a polite expression

what does that have to do with the price of tea in China phraseologicalUnit
aucun rapport avec la choucroute quel rapport avec la choucroute
a comment used to indicate that a previous comment is irrelevant or unimportant

what does … mean phraseologicalUnit
que signifie … ? que veut dire … ?
what does … mean?

what doesn't kill you makes you stronger proverb
ce qui ne tue pas rend plus fort
hardship builds moral character

what for adv
pourquoi
for what reason; why

what goes around comes around proverb
on récolte ce que l'on sème qui sème le vent récolte la tempête
actions have consequences

what have you pronoun
que sais-je encore quoi que ce soit
any of several additional things

what if adv
et si
used to introduce speculation about future
used to introduce speculation about past
used to introduce suggestion

what is more adv
au reste d'autre part d'un autre côté de plus de surcroît du reste
furthermore

what is that phraseologicalUnit
c'est quoi qu'est-ce que c'est qu'est-ce?
what is that?

what is the Wi-Fi password phraseologicalUnit
quel est le mot de passe du [[Wi-Fi]] ?
what is the Wi-Fi password?

what is worse adv
pire encore qui pis est

what is your name phraseologicalUnit
comment t'appelles-tu ? comment vous appelez-vous ? quel est ton nom ? quel est votre nom ?
what is your name?

what kind of determiner
quel

what kind of music do you like phraseologicalUnit
quel genre de musique aimes-tu ? quel genre de musique aimez-vous ?
what kind of music do you like?

what languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
quelles langues parles-tu quelles langues parlez-vous
what languages do you speak?

what now phraseologicalUnit
[[qu'est-ce que|qu'est-ce qu']]il y a encore ? quoi encore ?
what do you want?

what number adv
combientième quantième
what number, which (in a numbered series)

what should I do phraseologicalUnit
[[qu'est-ce que]] je devrais faire ?
what should I do?

what someone is made of n
de quel bois quelqu'un se chauffe

what the interjection
c'est quoi ce délire
expression of astonishment

what the fuck interjection
c'est quoi ce bordel ? qu'est-ce que c'est que cette merde ? qu’est-ce que putain de quoi
expressing astonishment

what the fuck phraseologicalUnit
c'est quoi ce bordel ? qu'est-ce que c'est que cette merde ? qu’est-ce que putain de quoi
An intensive form of what

what the heck phraseologicalUnit
bon sang
softer form of "what the hell"

what the hell phraseologicalUnit
pourquoi pas
why not?
que diable
an intensive form of what

what the shit phraseologicalUnit
qu'est-ce que c'est que cette merde
intensive form of what

what time is it phraseologicalUnit
quelle heure est-il
what is the time of day?

what was that phraseologicalUnit
de quoi
What did you just say

what would you like phraseologicalUnit
[[qu’est-ce que]] vous désirez ?
used to ask the interlocutor what they would like to order, to buy or have a look at

what you don't know can't hurt you phraseologicalUnit
ce qu'on ignore ne peut pas nous faire de mal

what you see is what you get proverb
ce que tu vois est ce que tu obtiens
(idiomatic, computing) the screen image resembles the printed output

what's done is done proverb
ce qui est fait est fait le mal est fait

what's going on interjection
qu'est-ce qui se passe
an informal greeting

what's it to you phraseologicalUnit
qu'est-ce que ça peut te faire?
(defensively) why are you asking?

what's new n
nouveautés
the latest developments in a particular situation or a person's life

what's new phraseologicalUnit
quoi de neuf
informal greeting asking what has happened recently

what's not to like phraseologicalUnit
que demande le peuple que demander de mieux que demander de plus

what's on your mind phraseologicalUnit
qu'as-tu à l'esprit qu'est-ce que tu as en tête
what is bothering you?

what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander proverb
sauce bonne pour l'oie est bonne pour le jars
if something is acceptable for one person, it is acceptable for another

what's that phraseologicalUnit
qu'est-ce que c'est
what is that
what was that

what's the betting phraseologicalUnit
on parie combien que … ?

what's the good of phraseologicalUnit
à quoi bon
What is the purpose or advantage of

what's the matter phraseologicalUnit
qu'est-ce qu'il y a ? qu'est-ce qui se passe
what's wrong?

what's up phraseologicalUnit
quoi de neuf
How are you?

what's your job phraseologicalUnit
quel est ton travail quel est votre travail
what's your job?

what's your phone number phraseologicalUnit
quel est ton numéro de téléphone ? quel est votre numéro de téléphone ?
what's your phone number?

what's-his-name pronoun
Machin Tartempion c'est-quoi-son-nom comment-qu'il-s'appelle machin trucmuche
A person or entity whose name one does not remember

whataboutism /wət.əˈbaʊt.ɪzəm/ [wə.ɾəˈbaʊ.ɾɪzm̩] n
qu’en-est-ilisme whataboutisme
propaganda technique

whatchamacallit /ˈwɒtʃəməkɔːlɪt/ /ˈwɔtʃəməkɔːɫət/ /ˈwʌt-/ /ˈwʌt͡ʃməkɑlɪt/ /ˈʍʌt͡ʃəməkɔlɪt/ n
machin truc bidule machin-chose schmilblick trucmuche
any object the actual name of which the speaker does not know or cannot remember

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ determiner
n'importe quel n'importe quelle peu importe quel que soit tant pis
regardless of the … that; for any … that
quoi que

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ interjection
bof c'est ça ! qu'importe
indicating the speaker does not care what someone says

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ pronoun
n'importe quoi peu importe

whatever it takes n
tout ce qui est nécessaire
anything required to achieve an objective

whatnot /ˈwɒt.nɒt/ /ˈwʌt.nɑt/ /ˈʍʌt.nɑt/ n
étagère
etagere

whatsoever /ˌ(h)wʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/ /ˌwɒtsəʊˈɛvə(ɹ)/ adv
d'aucune sorte du tout quelconque
in any way

wheat /wiːt/ /ʍiːt/ n
blé froment
grain

wheat flour /ˈwiːt ˌflaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍiːt ˌflaʊə(ɹ)/ n
farine de blé farine de froment
flour from wheat

wheat germ n
germe de blé
embryo of the wheat kernel

wheat weevil n
calandre des grains charançon des grains
species of weevils

wheatear /ˈwiːtɪəɹ/ /ˈʍiːtɪəɹ/ n
traquet traquet motteux
birds of genus Oenanthe

wheel /wil/ /ʍil/ /ʍiːl/ n
barre
steering device in a vessel
roue
a circular device facilitating movement or transportation
wheel rim

wheel /wil/ /ʍil/ /ʍiːl/ v
rouler
To roll along as on wheels

wheel clamp n
sabot de Denver
device locked to the wheel of a motor car to prevent it from being driven

wheel of Fortune pn
la roue de fortune
Tarot card

wheel of life n
roue de l’existence karmique
mandala representing the continuous cycle of birth, life and death

wheelbarrow /ˈwil.bæɹ.oʊ/ n
brouette
small cart

wheelbarrow race n
brouette course
A two-member team race

wheelbase n
empattement
distance btw. axles

wheelchair /ˈ(h)wilt͡ʃɛɹ/ /ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
fauteuil roulant chaise roulante
chair

wheelchair basketball n
handibasket
a sport derived from basketball, played by people sitting in a wheelchair

wheelchair curling n
curling en fauteuil roulant

wheelchair rugby n
rugby en fauteuil roulant rugby-fauteuil
the variation of rugby played by players in wheelchairs

wheeler-dealer n
affairiste
political or commercial schemer

wheelhouse /ˈwil-/ /ˈʍilˌhaʊs/ /ˈʍiːlˌhaʊs/ n
timonerie
enclosed compartment on the deck of a vessel from which it may be navigated

wheelie /ˈ(h)wili/ /ˈ(h)wiːli/ n
roue arrière wheeling
action or stunt where a bicycle, etc., is ridden while standing only on its rear wheel or wheels

wheelwright n
charron
person who builds and repairs wheels

wheeze /wiːz/ /ʍiːz/ n
respiration bruyante

wheeze /wiːz/ /ʍiːz/ v
avoir du mal à respirer respirer bruyamment
breathe hard

wheezy adj
asthmatique
that wheezes

whelk /hwɛlk/ /wɛlk/ n
bulot buccin
edible sea snail of the family Buccinidae

whelm /wɛlm/ /ʍɛlm/ v
submerger
to bury, cover; to engulf, submerge
to overcome with emotion

whelp /wɛlp/ /ʍɛlp/ n
chiot petit louveteau louvetelle
young of a mammal

whelp /wɛlp/ /ʍɛlp/ v
mettre bas
(animals) to give birth

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ adv
quand
at what time, as a direct question
at what time, as an indirect question
at which, on which, during which

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ conjunction
dès que quand
as soon as, at the time that
quand lorsque
at what time; at which time
during the time that

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ n
quand
the time

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ pronoun
quand
what time; which time

when Hell freezes over adv
quand les poules auront des dents
never

when all is said and done phraseologicalUnit
au bout du compte au final en fin de compte finalement
in the end

when in Rome, do as the Romans do proverb
à Rome, fais comme les Romains autre pays, autre coutume
behave as those around do

when is closing time phraseologicalUnit
quelle est [[l']]heure de fermeture ?
when is closing time?

when it comes to preposition
en matière de lorsqu'il s'agit de

when life gives you lemons, make lemonade proverb
à la guerre comme à la guerre quand la vie vous donne des citrons, faites de la citronnade
make the best out of difficult situations

when pigs fly adv
à la Saint Glinglin aux calendes grecques la semaine des quatre jeudis quand les poules auront des dents à Pâques ou à la Trinité
never, expressed by an idiom

when the cat's away proverb
quand le chat n'est pas là
People take advantage of the absence of authority

when the cat's away the mice will play proverb
le chat parti, les souris dansent quand le chat n'est pas là, les souris dansent
in the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances

when the going gets tough, the tough get going proverb
c'est quand le jeu devient dur que les durs commencent à jouer
in difficult times the strong-willed take action

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ adv
d'où
from where; from which place or source

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ conjunction
d'où
conjunction

whenever /hwəˈnɛvɚ/ /wəˈnɛvə/ /wəˈnɛvɚ/ /wɛnˈɛvə/ /wɛnˈɛvɚ/ adv
n'importe quand
at any time

whenever /hwəˈnɛvɚ/ /wəˈnɛvə/ /wəˈnɛvɚ/ /wɛnˈɛvə/ /wɛnˈɛvɚ/ conjunction
n'importe quand
at any time that
à chaque fois que chaque fois que
every time that

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ adv
d'où
où
at or in what place
at what place; to what place; from what place
the place in which
in what situation
to what place

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ conjunction
où que
wherever
où d'où
at or in which place
vers où où
to which place or situation

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ n
où
the place in which something happens

where are we phraseologicalUnit
où sommes-nous
where are we

where are we going phraseologicalUnit
où allons-nous ?
where are we going?

where are you phraseologicalUnit
où es-tu ? où êtes-vous ?
where are you?

where are you from phraseologicalUnit
d'où venez-vous ? d'où viens-tu ? tu viens d'où ? vous venez d'où ?
in which country or region were you born or raised

where are your parents phraseologicalUnit
où sont tes parents ?
where are your parents?

where can I find a hotel phraseologicalUnit
où puis-je trouver un hôtel ?
where can I find a hotel

where do you live phraseologicalUnit
où habites-tu où habitez-vous
where do you live?

where does it hurt phraseologicalUnit
où avez-vous mal ?
where does it hurt?

where does this bus go phraseologicalUnit
où va ce bus ? où va cet autobus ?
where does this bus go

where does this train go phraseologicalUnit
où va ce train ?
where does this train go

where have you been phraseologicalUnit
où êtes-vous allé ?
where have you been?

where is the toilet phraseologicalUnit
où sont les toilettes?

where the shoe pinches phraseologicalUnit
là où le bât blesse

where there is a will there is a way /wɛə-/ /wɛɚ-/ /ʍɛə ˌðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ /ʍɛɚ ˌðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ proverb
quand on veut, on peut vouloir c'est pouvoir à cœur vaillant rien d'impossible
if someone wants or wills something strongly enough, a way can be found

where there's smoke, there's fire proverb
il n’y a pas de fumée sans feu
if there is a hint of something occurring it could indeed be true, but rumors should be handled with skepticism

where's the fire phraseologicalUnit
il n'y a pas le feu au lac rien ne presse

whereabouts /ˈ(h)wɛəɹəˌbaʊts/ /ˌ(h)wɛəɹəˈbaʊts/ n
jusque là localité
location

whereafter /wɛəɹˈæftə(ɹ)/ /wɛəɹˈɑːftə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛəɹˈæftə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛəɹˈɑːftə(ɹ)/ adv
après quoi
translation

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /weəɹˈæz/ /wɛː(ɹ)ˈaz/ conjunction
alors que compte tenu de en raison de eu égard à vu vu que
it being the case that…
tandis que alors que
but in contrast; whilst on the contrary…

whereat /wɛəɹˈæt/ conjunction
à quoi
at which, or toward which

whereby /wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adv
par lequel par quoi
by which

wherefore /ˈwɛə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɜːɹˌfɔːɹ/ conjunction
d'où
because of which

wherefrom adv
à partir de quoi
from which

whereinto adv
dans laquelle dans lequel dans lesquelles dans lesquels
translation

whereof /(h)wɛɹˈʌv/ /wɛəɹˈɒv/ conjunction
dont
of what; of which; of whom

whereon adv
au dessus de quoi
translation

whereto adv
auquel auxquelles auxquels à laquelle

whereunder adv
au dessus de quoi
translation

wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ /wɛəˈɹɛvə/ adv
où donc
emphatic form of "where"

wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ /wɛəˈɹɛvə/ conjunction
là où où où que quelque part que
in any place, anywhere
où que
partout où
in all places, everywhere

wherewith /wɛəˈwɪð/ /wɛɚˈwɪð/ /wɛɚˈwɪθ/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪð/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪθ/ adv
avec quoi
with which

wherewithal /ˈwɛə.wɪ.ðɔːl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.ðɑl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.ðɔl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.θɑl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.θɔl/ n
moyens
the ability and means to accomplish some task

wherry /ˈwɛɹ.i/ /ˈʍɛɹ.i/ n
chaland
a kind of boat

whet /ˈwɛt/ /ˈʍɛt/ [ˈwɛ(ʔ)t̚] [ˈʍɛ(ʔ)t̚] v
aiguiser
hone or rub on with some substance for the purpose of sharpening

whether /ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
que
introducing adverbial clause; no matter whether or not
si
if, whether or not
si que si oui ou non soit
introducing indirect questions

whetstone /wɛtstəʊn/ /ˈwɛtˌstoʊn/ /ˈʍɛtˌstoʊn/ [ˈwɛʔˌstoʊn] [ˈʍɛʔˌstoʊn] n
aiguisoir pierre à aiguiser
stone used to hone tools

whew /fjuː/ /hwjuː/ [ɸĭ̥ŭ̥] [ʍĭ̥ŭ̥] interjection
ouf
an expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension

whey /hweɪ/ /weɪ/ n
petit-lait lactosérum
liquid remaining after milk has been curdled

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ determiner
lequel laquelle lesquelles lesquels
(relative) designating the one(s) mentioned
quel quelle quelles quels
(interrogative) what, of those mentioned or implied

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ pronoun
que qui
(relative) who, whom, what
quel
(interrogative) what one or ones

whichever /wɪt͡ʃˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃˈɛvɚ/ determiner
n'importe quel

whichever /wɪt͡ʃˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
n'importe lequel quel que soit celui qui quelle que soit celle qui

whiff /(h)wɪf/ n
bouffée
short inhalation or exhalation of breath
effluve
odour carried briefly through the air
souffle
brief, gentle breeze; light gust of air

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ conjunction
pendant que tandis que alors que tant
during the same time that
tandis que bien que quoique
although
tant que
as long as

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ n
moment
uncertain duration of time, a period of time

while away v
passer le temps

while loop n
boucle while
section of code

while one is at it conjunction
tant qu'on y est tant qu'à faire

whim /(h)wɪm/ n
lubie caprice
fanciful impulse

whimbrel /ˈʍɪmbɹɜl/ n
courlis corlieu
a large wading bird, Numenius phaeopus

whimper /ˈwɪmpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɪmpə(ɹ)/ n
gémissement
a low intermittent sob

whimper /ˈwɪmpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɪmpə(ɹ)/ v
gémir pleurnicher
to cry or sob softly and intermittently

whimsical /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ adj
étrange amusant capricieux drôle lunatique
Given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing

whimsy /ˈwɪmzi/ /ˈʍɪmzi/ n
fantaisie
idea

whinchat n
tarier des prés
Saxicola ruberta

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ [ʍäːn] [ʍɑe̯n] [ʍʌɪ̯n] n
geignement pleurnicherie
long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ [ʍäːn] [ʍɑe̯n] [ʍʌɪ̯n] v
couiner
to utter a whine
pleurnicher geindre
to complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine

whinnying n
hénissement
gentle neighing

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ n
fouet
rod or rope
whip
party policy enforcer

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ v
battre fouetter
to mix food in a rapid aerating fashion
défaire
to defeat
fouetter flageller
to hit with a whip

whiplash /ˈwɪp.ˌlæʃ/ /ˈʍɪp.ˌlæʃ/ n
coup de fouet
lash of a whip
coup du lapin traumatisme cervical
whiplash injury

whipped cream n
crème fouettée chantilly crème chantilly
thick cream that has had air incorporated into it by rapid beating

whipping boy n
souffre-douleur lampiste pigeon
someone punished for the errors of others

whippoorwill /ˈwɪp.əˌwɪl/ /ˈwɪp.ɚˌwɪl/ /ˈʍɪp.ɚˌwɪl/ n
bois-pourri
bird

whipstaff /ˈwɪpstɑːf/ /ˈʍɪpstɑːf/ n
fouet timon
bar to steer a vessel

whirl /(h)wɝl/ /wɜːl/ /ʍɜːl/ /ˈʍɪɾ(ə̯)l/ v
tourbillonner
To rotate, revolve, spin rapidly

whirlpool /ˈhwɝlpul/ /ˈwɜːlpuːl/ /ˈwɝlpul/ n
tourbillon
swirling body of water

whirlwind /ˈ(h)wɝlwɪnd/ /ˈwɜːlwɪnd/ n
cyclone tourbillon
violent windstorm of limited extent characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air

whirlybird n
banane
helicopter

whirr /wɜː/ /wɝ/ /ʍɝ/ v
vrombir
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ n
balayette
small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle
fouet
kitchen utensil

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ v
balayer
to move something with quick light sweeping motions
fouetter
in cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream

whisker /wɪskə(ɹ)/ /ʍɪskə(ɹ)/ n
barbe
a small tendril
cheveu de justesse d’un poil
(colloquial) very small distance between two things
favoris
part of the beard
moustache vibrisse
long projecting hair at the sides of the mouth of a cat
poil de barbe
hair of the beard

whiskered adj
barbu
Possessed of whiskers

whiskered tern n
Guifette moustac
Chlidonias hybrida

whiskey /ˈwɪski/ /ˈʍɪski/ n
whisky
alcoholic drink

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ n
chuchotement
act of speaking in a quiet voice

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ v
chuchoter susurrer murmurer
talk in a quiet voice

whisperer n
chuchoteur chuchoteuse
someone who whispers

whispering /ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/ n
chuchotement
Something that is whispered

whispering gallery n
galerie des murmures

whist /wɪst/ /ʍɪst/ n
whist
card game

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ n
sifflement sifflet sifflements
sound made by whistling
siffler
act of whistling
sifflet
device used to make a whistling sound
sound similar to the sound made by whistling

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ v
siffler
to produce a whistling sound
to move in such a way as to make a whistling sound

whistle for v
pouvoir toujours courir

whistle past the graveyard v
arriver comme une fleur
to ignore a bad situation
regarder ailleurs
to try to be cheerful in the face of one's fears

whistle-blower n
dénonciateur lanceur d'alerte dénonciatrice lanceuse d'alerte
one who reports a problem or violation to the authorities

whistler /ˈwɪslə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɪslə(ɹ)/ n
siffleur
someone or something that whistles

whit /wɪt/ /ʍɪt/ n
once
smallest part imaginable

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ adj
blanc blanche
bright and colourless
of or relating to Caucasians

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ n
blanc blanche
color/colour
Caucasian person
blanche
street name for cocaine

white Christmas n
Noël blanc
a Christmas Day or Eve with snow

white arsenic n
oxyde blanc d'arsenic
arsenious acid

white as a sheet adj
blanc comme un linge blanc de peur
pale as if suffering from shock

white blood cell n
globule blanc
cytology: a type of blood cell that is involved with an immune response

white bread n
pain blanc pain de mie
bread made from white flour

white bream n
petite brême
European fish

white cabbage n
chou blanc
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba

white campion n
compagnon blanc
Silene latifolia

white chocolate n
chocolat blanc
food made from cocoa butter, milk, and sugar, having no cocoa solids

white clover n
trèfle blanc
Trifolium repens

white coat n
robe blanche
white coat worn in laboratories

white coffee n
café au lait café noisette noisette
coffee with milk added

white currant /waɪtˈkʌɹənt/ /ˈwaɪtkʌɹənt/ n
groseille blanche
berry
groseillier à grappes
shrub

white dwarf n
naine blanche
white dwarf star

white elephant n
éléphant blanc
mammal

white flag n
drapeau blanc
a flag used as a symbol of surrender

white genocide n
génocide blanc
white supremacist conspiracy theory to eliminate the white race

white gold n
or blanc
any precious metal alloy consisting of gold and a platinum group metal

white guilt n
culpabilité blanche
guilt

white hole n
trou blanc
singularity

white iron n
fonte blanche
kind of cast iron that contains carbon as cementite

white knight v
chevalier blanc
Hero

white lead n
blanc de Saturne blanc de plomb céruse
lead carbonate or the paint thereof

white lie n
pieux mensonge mensonge officieux
deliberate untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result

white light n
lumière blanche
light perceived as having no colour

white magic n
magie blanche
magic derived from benign forces

white magick n
magie blanche
good magic

white man's burden n
fardeau de l'homme blanc
supposed responsibility of whites

white marriage n
mariage blanc
unconsummated marriage

white mulberry n
mûrier blanc
mulberry tree

white mustard n
moutarde blanche
Sinapis alba

white night n
nuit blanche
a sleepless night

white oak n
chêne blanc
Quercus alba

white pages n
pages blanches
telephone directory that lists residential numbers

white paper n
livre blanc
marketing document
parliamentary document

white pepper n
poivre blanc
Light-colored seed of pepper

white rhinoceros n
rhinocéros blanc
Ceratotherium simum

white rice n
riz blanc
rice with the hull polished off

white sage n
sauge blanche
Salvia apiana

white sauce n
sauce blanche
simple sauce made from flour, butter and milk

white smoke n
fumée blanche
announcement that a conclave has chosen a new Pope

white spirit n
white spirit
solvent

white stork /waɪt stɔɹk/ /waɪt stɔːk/ n
cigogne blanche
large wading bird, Ciconia ciconia

white sugar n
sucre blanc

white supremacy n
suprématie blanche
ideology

white tea n
thé blanc
drink made with water and leaves

white terror n
terreur blanche
violence

white tie n
frac queue-de-pie

white trash n
déchet blanc white trash
white person or people of low social status (pejorative)

white water n
eau vive
turbulent or frothy water

white willow n
saule blanc
Salix alba

white wine n
vin blanc
light coloured wine

white-bearded antshrike n
batara à poitrine noire
passerine bird

white-bellied tit n
mésange à ventre blanc
Melaniparus albiventris

white-billed diver n
plongeon à bec blanc
Gavia adamsii

white-blue-white flag n
drapeau blanc-bleu-blanc
pacifist Russian flag

white-browed tit n
mésange à sourcils blancs
Poecile superciliosus

white-collar adj
col blanc
of or pertaining to office work and workers

white-collar crime n
délinquance en col blanc
non-violent crime

white-crowned plover n
vanneau à tête blanche
Vanellus albiceps

white-eyed gull n
goéland à iris blanc
Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus

white-flippered penguin n
manchot à ailerons blancs
Eudyptula minor albosignata

white-haired adj
chenu
having white hair

white-naped tit n
mésange à ailes blanches
Machlolophus nuchalis

white-nosed coati n
coati à museau blanc coati à nez blanc
Nasua narica

white-rumped hawk n
buse cul-blanc
Buteo leucorrhous

white-rumped sandpiper n
bécasseau à croupion blanc
Calidris fuscicollis

white-shouldered antshrike n
batara à épaulettes blanches
passerine bird

white-tailed deer n
cerf de Virginie chevreuil
type of deer

white-tailed eagle n
pygargue à queue blanche
Haliaeetus albicilla

white-tailed hawk n
buse à queue blanche
Buteo albicaudatus

white-tailed lapwing n
vanneau à queue blanche
Vanellus leucurus

white-throated dipper n
cincle plongeur
Cinclus cinclus

white-throated hawk n
buse à gorge blanche
Buteo albigula

white-throated robin n
iranie à gorge blanche
Irania gutturalis

white-throated sparrow n
bruant à gorge blanche
Zonotrichia albicollis

white-winged tern n
Guifette leucoptère
Chlidonias leucopterus

whitebait n
blanchaille petite friture
young of various species of fish

whitebeam /ˈwaɪtˌbim/ /ˈwaɪtˌbiːm/ n
alisier blanc alisier allouchier
any of various Eurasian deciduous trees of the genus Sorbus subg. Aria

whiteboard /ˈwaɪtbɔɹd/ /ˈwaɪtbɔːd/ n
tableau blanc tableau
large vertical writing area

whitefly n
mouche blanche
Any of various Aleyrodidae

whitelist n
liste blanche liste verte
list of people that are known

whiten /ˈ(h)waɪ̯.tən/ [ˈ(h)waɪ̯tn̩] [ˈ(h)waɪ̯ʔn̩] v
blanchir
to make white or whiter; to bleach or blanch
to become white or whiter; to bleach or blanch

whitener n
blanchissant
any substance used to whiten something

whiteness /ˈwaɪtnəs/ /ˈʍaɪtnəs/ n
blancheur
state of being white
blancheur blanchitude blanchité
quality of being white

whitening /ˈhwaɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈhwaɪtn̩ɪŋ/ /ˈwaɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈwaɪtn̩ɪŋ/ n
blanchiment blanchissement
the process of making something white or whiter

whiteout n
blanc dehors
heavy snowstorm
blanc dehors jour blanc temps laiteux voile blanc
weather condition

whitetip reef shark n
requin corail
Triaenodon obesus

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ n
badigeon lait de chaux
lime and water mixture
blanchir
politics: campaign to paper over unfavorable elements

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ v
badigeonner
to paint over with a lime and water mixture so as to brighten up a wall or fence
blanchir
to cover over errors or bad actions

whither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ /ˈʍɪðə/ /ˈʍɪðɚ/ adv
où
to which place

whiting /ˈwaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈʍaɪtɪŋ/ n
merlan
fish, Merlangius merlangus

whitish /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/ /ˈʍaɪtɪʃ/ adj
blanchâtre
somewhat white

whitlow /ˈwɪt.loʊ/ /ˈʍɪt.loʊ/ n
panaris
infection near or under the cuticle of a fingernail or toenail

whittle /ˈwɪtəl/ /ˈʍɪtəl/ v
tailler
cut or shape wood with a knife

whiz /wɪz/ n
génie
someone remarkably skilled at something

who /hu/ /huː/ pronoun
qui
who? (interrogative pronoun)
who (relative pronoun)

who are you phraseologicalUnit
qui es-tu qui êtes-vous tu es qui vous êtes qui
who are you?

who goes there phraseologicalUnit
qui va là ? qui vive ?

who knows phraseologicalUnit
qui sait
rhetorical question: anything is possible
rhetorical question: one doesn't know

who would have thunk it /ˈhuː wʊd həv ˈθʌŋk ɪt/ phraseologicalUnit
qui l'eût cru
who would have guessed it?

whoa /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ /ʍoʊ/ /ʍəʊ/ interjection
ho holà stop
stop, said to a horse
ouah
expression of surprise

whodunit /ˌhuːˈdʌn.ɪt/ n
roman policier
a crime novel or drama

whoever /huˈɛvə/ /huˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
qui que ce soit quiconque
any person or persons that

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] adj
entier
food with no constituents removed
entier tout
entire

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] n
totalité ensemble
something complete

whole milk n
lait entier
milk from which nothing has been removed

whole shebang n
tout le bataclan
the entire thing

wholegrain n
entier grain entier
cereal grain that contains germ, endosperm, and bran

wholehearted /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.əd/ adj
ca veni dû cori qui vient du cœur sans réserve épanoui
having no reservations; showing unconditional and enthusiastic support

wholeheartedly /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.ɪd.li/ adv
de tout cœur sans réserve à corps perdu
in a wholehearted manner; with one's whole heart; enthusiastically

wholemeal bread n
pain complet
bread

wholeness n
entièreté
quality of being whole

wholesale /ˈhoʊlseɪl/ adj
en gros
of or relating to sale in bulk or large quantity

wholesale /ˈhoʊlseɪl/ adv
en gros
in bulk or large quantity

wholesale /ˈhoʊlseɪl/ n
vente en gros
sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants

wholesaler n
grossiste
person or company that sells goods wholesale to retailers

wholesome /ˈhol.səm/ adj
sain
marked by wholeness; sound and healthy
sain salubre
promoting good health, and well-being
vertueux
favourable to morals, religion or prosperity; sensible; conducive to good; salutary; promoting virtue or being virtuous

whom /huːm/ pronoun
que
relative pronoun (object)
what person; object of a verb (accusative)
qui
what person or people, object of a preposition (dative)

whomever /humˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
n'importe qui
whatever person or persons

whoop /huːp/ /wuːp/ /ʍuːp/ n
hurlement
An exclamation, a cry, usually of joy

whoop /huːp/ /wuːp/ /ʍuːp/ v
hurler
to make a whoop

whoopee /wʊpi/ /ʍupi/ /ʍʊpi/ interjection
youpi
expression of delight

whoopee /wʊpi/ /ʍupi/ /ʍʊpi/ v
youpi
spontaneous expression of delight or joy

whoopee cushion n
coussin péteur
inflatable bag used as practical joke

whooper swan /ˈhuːpə(ɹ) swɒn/ n
cygne chanteur
the species of swan Cygnus cygnus

whoopie cushion n
coussin péteur

whooping cough /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɒf/ /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɔf/ /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɔːf/ /ˈwʊpɪŋ ˌkɔf/ n
coqueluche
a contagious disease

whooping crane n
grue américaine grue canadienne
Grus americana

whoosh /wuːʃ/ /wʊʃ/ /ʍuːʃ/ /ʍʊʃ/ n
sifflement
breathy sound

whopper /ˈwɑ.pɚ/ /ˈwɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɑ.pɚ/ /ˈʍɒp.ə(ɹ)/ n
énormité
outrageous lie

whopping /ˈ(h)wɑpɪŋ/ /ˈ(h)wɒpɪŋ/ adj
considérable gigantesque immense incommensurable énorme
exceptionally great or large

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hoʊ/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊə/ /hʊɹ/ n
putain pute cocotte roulure salope garce
putain salopard saloparde
unscrupulous person

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hoʊ/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊə/ /hʊɹ/ v
aller aux putes
to engage a prostitute
prostituer putasser
to prostitute oneself

whore around v
putasser
to regularly copulate with people that one is not in a relationship with

whoremonger /ˈhɔɹˌmɑŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhɔɹˌmʌŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhɔːˌmʌŋ.ɡə/ n
maquereau proxénète
pimp
micheton
frequent customer of whores

whorish /ˈhɔɹɪʃ/ adj
putassier
resembling a whore

whorl /(h)wɔː(ɹ)l/ /(h)wɜː(ɹ)l/ n
fusaïole
weight attached to a spindle
tour de spire
volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell.
verticille
circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs.
volute
pattern of concentric circles.

whortleberry /ˈhɜːtl̩bəɹi/ /ˈwɜːtl̩bəɹi/ /ˈwɝtl̩bɛɹi/ /ˈʍɝtl̩-/ n
myrtille
berry of a shrub of genus Vaccinium

whose /huːz/ determiner
dont duquel de laquelle desquelles desquels
of which (relative)
dont duquel de qui
of whom (relative)
à qui
of whom (interrogative)

whose /huːz/ pronoun
à qui?
(interrogative) that or those of whom or belonging to whom

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ adv
pourquoi
for what reason

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ interjection
ah bah eh bien ha oh pardi
exclamation of surprise

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ n
pourquoi
the reason

why not adv
pourquoi ne pas
introduce a proposal
pourquoi pas
state one has no objection
why is that not true

whys and wherefores n
pourquoi du comment

wiccaning n
baptême wiccan
pagan "baptism"

wick /wɪk/ n
mèche mèche de bougie
the porous cord that draws up liquid fuel for burning

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adj
chanmé génial mortel sensass super
slang: awesome
méchant
evil or mischievous

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adv
diablement trop
slang: very

wickedly /ˈwɪkɪdli/ adv
cruellement mauvaisement méchamment
in a wicked manner

wickedness /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/ n
iniquité mauvaise action méchanceté
wicked thing
méchanceté perversité
state of being wicked

wicker /ˈwɪkə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪkɚ/ n
osier
flexible branch or twig

wickerwork n
vannerie
things made of wicker

wicket /ˈwɪkɪt/ n
guichet
service window

wide /waɪd/ /wɑed/ adj
large ample
having a large physical extent from side to side

wide area network /ˈwʌɪdˌɛːrɪəˌnɛtwəːk/ n
WAN réseau étendu
network

wide open adj
grand ouvert
open completely
incertain
unresolved

wide shot n
plan large
A shot with the camera positioned to observe the most action in the proformance

wide-angle adj
grand-angle
having angle of view greater than 70°

wide-angle lens n
grand-angle objectif grand angulaire
short focal length lens

wide-eyed adj
les yeux ronds
astonished or surprised

widely /ˈwaɪdli/ adv
communément fréquemment généralement largement
commonly, generally
grandement largement
separated by a large distance

widen /ˈwaɪdən/ v
s’élargir
to become wider
élargir
to broaden or extend
to make wider
to let out clothes

widescreen adj
panoramique
filmed in a greater aspect ratio

widescreen n
panoramique
screen with a wider than normal aspect ratio

widespread /ˈwaɪdˌspɹɛd/ /ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/ adj
généralisé répandu
affecting a large area

widget /ˈwɪd͡ʒ.ɪt/ n
babiole camelote
unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product
spatule
small scraping tool
widget
component of a graphical user interface that the user interacts with
on-screen applet

widow /ˈwɪd.oʊ/ /ˈwɪd.əʊ/ n
veuve
woman whose spouse has died
single line of type carried over to the next page

widow's mite /ˈwɪdoʊz ˈmaɪt/ /ˈwɪdəʊz ˈmaɪt/ n
denier de la veuve
very small gift or donation

widowed adj
veuf veuve
(of a previously married person) whose spouse has died

widower /ˈwɪdoʊɚ/ n
veuf
a man whose spouse has died and who has not remarried

widowerhood n
veuvage
The period of being a widower

widowhood n
veuvage
The period of being a widow

width /ˈwɪdθ/ /ˈwɪtθ/ /ˈwɪθ/ [wɪd̪θ] n
grandeur
state of being wide
largeur
measurement of something from side to side

wield /wiːld/ v
brandir
to handle or use a weapon
exercer
to exercise authority or influence
manier
to handle with skill and ease

wiener /ˈwiːnə(ɹ)/ n
saucisse de Francfort
saucisse saucisse de Francfort
sausage

wife /waɪf/ n
femme épouse
married woman

wife carrying n
porter de femme
Scandinavian sport

wife-beating question n
question piège
loaded question

wife-giver n
donneur de femme
A lineage or a family that gives a woman in marriage

wife-taker n
preneur de femme
A lineage or a family who accepts a woman in marriage from another lineage or family

wig /wɪɡ/ n
perruque
head of artificial hair

wigeon n
canard siffleur
a kind of duck

wiggle /ˈwɪɡəl/ v
frétiller
to move with irregular motions

wiggle room n
marge de manœuvre
opportunity to make alternative decisions

wigmaker n
perruquier perruquière
person who makes wigs

wigwam /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/ n
wigwam
a Native American dwelling

wiki /ˈwiːki/ /ˈwɪki/ n
wiki
collaborative website

wiki markup n
wikicode

wikification n
wikification
the process of adding wiki syntax to text in a wiki platform

wikify /ˈwɪkifaɪ/ v
wikifier
to adapt (text) to a wiki

wilayah n
wilaya
province in some Arabic countries

wild /waɪld/ [waɪ̯ɫd] [ˈwaɪ̯.ɫ̩d] adj
déchaîné
unrestrained or uninhibited
sauvage
not domesticated or tamed
raucous, unruly, and savage

wild animal n
animal sauvage
animal living in a natural, undomesticated state

wild asparagus n
asperge sauvage corrude
species of asparagus

wild ass /waɪld ˈæs/ n
âne sauvage
mammal

wild boar /ˈwaɪld ˈboɹ/ /ˈwaɪld ˈbɔː/ n
sanglier
Sus scrofa

wild card n
joker
special card

wild cat n
chat sauvage
undomesticated cat

wild cherry n
merise
Prunus avium fruit
merisier
Prunus avium tree

wild goose n
oie cendrée
species of wildlife goose

wild hair n
furieuse envie
a fervent, usually sudden, desire to do something surprising or unexpected

wild leek n
oignon sauvage
Allium tricoccum
poireau perpétuel
Allium ampeloprasum

wild rice n
riz sauvage
any species of Zizania

wild service tree n
alisier torminal alisier des bois sorbier alisier
Sorbus torminalis

wild strawberry n
fraise des bois
plant
fraisier des bois
berry

wild thyme n
serpolet
species of flowering plant in the mint family

wild turkey n
dinde dindon sauvage
Meleagris gallopavo

wildcard n
joker
special character

wildcat /ˈwaɪ.əldˌkæt/ /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/ [ˈwaɪ.əlʔˌkæt] n
chat sauvage
Felis silvestris

wildcat strike /ˈwaɪ.əldˌkæt ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈwaɪldˌkæt ˈstɹaɪk/ n
grève sauvage
labour strike not authorized by the leaders of a trade union

wilderness /-nɪs/ /ˈwɪldənəs/ /ˈwɪldɚnəs/ n
région sauvage contrée sauvage nature sauvage
uncultivated and unsettled land in its natural state; a tract of such land

wildfire /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪɚ/ n
feu de forêt incendie de forêt FdF
rapidly spreading fire

wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ n
environnement faune flore nature
animals and plants in their natural environment

wildly /ˈwaɪldli/ adv
sauvagement
in a wild manner

wildness n
sauvagerie
the quality of being wild or untamed

wile /waɪl/ n
leurre ruse
trick or stratagem

will /wɪl/ [wɪɫ] n
volonté
act of choosing to do something; conscious intent or volition
intention or decision
one's independent faculty of choice

will /wɪl/ [wɪɫ] v
aller -erai
indicating future action
vouloir
léguer
to bequeath

will o' the wisp /ˌwɪləðəˈwɪsp/ n
feu follet
strange light
miroir aux alouettes
delusionary goal

will you marry me phraseologicalUnit
veux-tu m'épouser ?
marriage proposal

willet n
chevalier semipalmé
Tringa semipalmata

willful ignorance n
aveuglement volontaire
a decision in bad faith to avoid becoming informed

willie wagtail n
rhipidure hochequeue
bird

willing /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ adj
volontaire
ready to do something that is not a matter of course

willingly /ˈwɪlɪŋli/ adv
volontiers
of one’s own free will

willow /ˈwɪl.əʊ/ /ˈwɪloʊ/ n
saule
tree

willow grouse n
lagopède
Lagopus lagopus

willow tit n
mésange boréale
bird

willow warbler n
pouillot fitis
Phylloscopus trochilus

willowherb n
épilobe
Epilobium

willowy /ˈwɪloʊi/ /ˈwɪləʊi/ adj
fin gracile mince svelte
tall, slender, graceful
planté de saules
having willows

willpower /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/ n
volonté
strength of will

willy /ˈwɪli/ n
zizi quéquette
The penis

willy-nilly /ˌ(ˈ)wɪliˈnɪli/ adv
bon gré mal gré
whether desired or not; without regard for consequences or wishes of those affected

wilt /wɪlt/ v
fatiguer épuiser
to cause to fatigue
s'affaisser
to droop
s'épuiser se fatiguer
to fatigue

wily /ˈwaɪ.li/ adj
fourbe rusé perfide
sly, cunning

wimp /wɪmp/ n
mauviette
someone who lacks confidence

win /wɪn/ n
victoire gain
individual victory

win /wɪn/ v
conquérir gagner
obtain (someone) by wooing
gagner vaincre
intransitive: achieve by winning
transitive: achieve victory in

win-win /ˌwɪnˈwɪn/ adj
gagnant-gagnant
of a situation that benefits two parties

wince /wɪns/ v
grimacer
to flinch as if in pain

winch /wɪnt͡ʃ/ n
treuil
machine

winch /wɪnt͡ʃ/ v
treuiller
use a winch

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ n
bois instrument à vent
(music) the woodwind section of an orchestra; occasionally also used to include the brass section
essouffler
cause (someone) to become breathless
s'essouffler
wind oneself: exhaust oneself to the point of being short of breath
souffle
ability to exert oneself without feeling short of breath
the force developed by the movement of air
souffler
blow air through (a wind instrument)
vent
movement of air
vent pet
flatus

wind /waɪnd/ v
enrouler embobiner
to turn coils of something around
envelopper
to entwist; enfold; encircle
remonter
to tighten a clockwork mechanism
serpenter
to travel in a way that is not straight
soumettre
to have complete control over

wind back /waɪnd ˈbæk/ v
rebobiner rembobiner
to wind towards the beginning

wind farm /ˈwɪndfɑːm/ /ˈwɪndˌfɑɹm/ n
parc éolien centrale éolienne ferme éolienne
collection of wind turbines

wind horse n
cheval du vent
allegory for the human soul

wind instrument n
instrument à vent
type of musical instrument

wind power n
énergie éolienne
power harnessed from the wind

wind rose n
rose des vents
meteorological diagram

wind turbine n
éolienne
device

wind up /waɪnd ˈʌp/ v
achever conclure terminer
to conclude, complete, or finish
arriver terminer
to end up; to arrive or result
liquider terminer
to dissolve a partnership or corporation and liquidate its assets
remonter
to tighten by winding or twisting
se moquer vanner
to play a prank, to take the mickey or mock

windbag /ˈwɪndˌbæɡ/ n
moulin à paroles
someone who talks excessively

windbreak n
brise-vent
hedge, fence or row of trees to reduce wind damage

windbreaker /ˈwɪndbɹeɪkə(ɹ)/ n
K-way coupe-vent k-way
thin outer coat

windfall /ˈwɪnd.fo(ː)l/ /ˈwɪnd.fɑl/ /ˈwɪnd.fɔl/ /ˈwɪnd.fɔːl/ n
aubaine
sudden large benefit

winding /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/ adj
sinueux tortueux
sinuous, turning, or twisting in form

windmill /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/ n
moulin à vent
machine
structure

window /ˈwɪndoʊ/ /ˈwɪndə/ /ˈwɪndəʊ/ n
côté fenêtre fenêtre
seat beside a window
fenêtre
area on a computer screen
opening for light and air
period of time

window covering n
couvre-fenêtre
material used to cover a window

window frame n
châssis huisserie
framework around a window

window of opportunity /-ˈt͡ʃuː-/ /ˌwɪndoʊ‿əv ˌɑpɚˈt(j)unəti/ /ˌwɪndəʊ‿əv ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ/ [-ɾi] n
créneau fenêtre d'opportunité ouverture

window seat n
coussiège
seat in a recess with a window
siège côté fenêtre
seat beside a window

window-shop v
faire du [[lèche-vitrine]]
browse shops with no intention of buying

window-shopping n
lèche-vitrine
browsing shops with no intention of buying

windowed adj
fenêtré
fitted with windows

windowing n
fenêtrage
the windows of a building

windowpane /ˈwɪndoʊˌpeɪn/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌpeɪn/ n
carreau vitre
piece of glass filling a window

windowsill /ˈwɪndoʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəˌsɪl/ n
appui de fenêtre
the horizontal member protruding from the base of a window frame

windpipe /ˈwɪndpaɪp/ n
trachée
trachea

windrow /ˈwɪnd.ɹəʊ/ n
andain
row of cut grain or hay

windscreen washer n
lave-glace
device to clean windscreens

windshield n
bonnette anti-vent
cover for a microphone to exclude airy noises
pare-brise parebrise
screen located in front of a vehicle to protect from wind and weather

windshield wiper n
essuie-glace
device to clear a windshield

windsock n
cône
manche à air
tube designed to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed

windsurf /ˈwɪndsɜː(ɹ)f/ v
faire de la planche à voile
ride a surfboard with a sail

windsurfing n
planche à voile windsurf
a marine sport

windswept adj
battu par les vents
exposed to wind

windthrow n
chablis
trees toppled by wind

windy /ˈwɪndi/ adj
vain
empty and lacking substance
venteux
accompanied by wind
flatulent
venteux venté
unsheltered and open to the wind

wine /waɪn/ n
lie-de-vin
wine colour
vin
alcoholic beverage made from grapes
alcoholic beverage made from other fruits, vegetables or plants

wine /waɪn/ v
arroser fêter en buvant
entertain with wine
boire du vin
drink wine

wine bar n
bar à vin bar à vins
drinking establishment where only wine is served

wine bottle n
bouteille de vin
bottle for holding wine

wine cellar n
cave à vin chai
underground place for storing wine
œnothèque
collection of wine

wine glass n
verre à vin
glass vessel for drinking wine from

wine list n
carte des vins
list of wines available at a restaurant or bar

wine rack n
bouteiller casier à bouteilles casier à vin
set of shelves for wine

wine route n
route des vins

wineberry n
framboisier du Japon
Japanese wineberry

winemaking n
vinification
process of making wine

winepress n
pressoir pressoir vinicole
device for squeezing grapes

winery /ˈwaɪnəɹi/ n
vinerie
a place where wine is made, or a company that makes wine

wineskin n
outre à vin
bag for holding wine

winetasting n
dégustation de vin
event for the purpose of tasting and evaluating wine
dégustation du vin
sensory examination and evaluation of wine

wing /wɪŋ/ n
aile
part of an animal
part of an aircraft
extension to a main body
faction of a political movement
panel of a car which encloses the wheel area
sports: position in many team sports
ailier
sports: person in such position

wing /wɪŋ/ v
improviser
to be extemporaneous

wing chair n
fauteuil à oreilles bergère
chair

wing mirror n
rétroviseur extérieur rétroviseur latéral
mirror on the side of a car

wing nut n
écrou papillon écrou à oreilles papillon
nut with wing-like projections

winged /wɪŋ(ɪ)d/ adj
ailé
having wings

winged bean n
haricot ailé pois carré
legume

winger /ˈwɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪŋ.ɚ/ n
ailier
offensive player

winghead shark n
requin-marteau planeur
Eusphyra blochii

wingman /ˈwɪŋmæn/ n
ailier ailière
pilot partner

wingspan n
envergure
the distance from left wingtip to right

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ n
clin d'œil
blink of one eye

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ v
cligner de l’œil clin d'œil
to blink with only one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion

winkle /ˈwɪŋkəl/ n
zizi
children's slang: the penis

winnable adj
gagnable
able to be won

winner /ˈwɪnə/ /ˈwɪnɚ/ n
gagnant vainqueur gagnante vainqueuse
one who has won or often wins

winner-take-all adj
tout-va-au-vainqueur
pertaining to a contest in which only the winner is rewarded

winning hand n
main gagnante
winning hand

winnow /ˈwɪnoʊ/ /ˈwɪnəʊ/ n
crible tarare van
something that winnows

winnow /ˈwɪnoʊ/ /ˈwɪnəʊ/ v
séparer
figuratively: to separate, sift, analyze, test
vanner
to separate the heavier and lighter with a current of air

winnowing basket n
van
basket used to winnow

winnowing fan n
van
fan used to separate chaff from grain

winnowing fork n
fourche à vanner
fork used to winnow

wino /ˈwaɪnəʊ/ n
alcoolo sac à vin
alcoholic (pejorative)
clochard clodo
homeless alcoholic

wino /ˈwiːnəʊ/ n
wino
superpartner of the W boson

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪnɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] n
hiver
fourth season, marked by short days and the lowest temperatures

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪnɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] v
hiverner
spend the winter, as in a particular place on holiday

winter melon n
courge cireuse
fuzzy melon fruit

winter quarters n
quartiers d'hiver

winter solstice n
solstice d'hiver
the moment when the hemisphere is most inclined away from the sun

winter sport n
sport d'hiver
sport played on ice or snow

winter storm /ˈwɪntə(ɹ) stɔːm/ /ˈwɪntɚ stɔɹm/ n
tempête de neige
A winter storm

winter tire n
pneu d'hiver pneu hiver

winter triathlon n
triathlon d'hiver
snowshoeing & skating & X-skiing

winter wheat n
blé d'hiver
type of wheat

wintergreen n
pirole pyrole
evergreen perennial of the genus Pyrola

winterhardy adj
rustique
hardy enough to survive cold weather

wintertime n
hiver
the season of winter

wintry /ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹɪ/ [ˈwɪɾ̃(ə)ɹi] adj
hivernal hibernal
suggestive or characteristic of winter; cold, stormy

wipe /waɪp/ n
lingette
piece of cloth for wiping

wipe /waɪp/ v
essuyer
remove surface substance

wipe off v
rayer
destroy, leaving no trace
remove by wiping

wipe out v
anéantir
to destroy or obliterate
effacer
to erase

wipe the floor with someone v
battre à plate couture réduire en miettes écraser
to win a competition by a considerable margin over the other competitors

wipe the slate clean /ˌwaɪp ðə sleɪt ˈkliːn/ v
passer l'éponge remettre les compteurs à zéro
to make a fresh start, forgetting differences

wipe up v
essuyer
to clean thoroughly particularly with a cloth

wipeout n
gamelle plantage
The action of the verb "wipe out"

wire /waɪ(ə)ɹ/ /waɪə(ɹ)/ /wʌɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ [wäɪɚ] [wəɪɚ] n
fil
thin thread of metal

wire cutters n
pince coupante
hand tool

wire stripper n
pince à dénuder
small device to strip the insulation from electric wires

wire transfer n
virement bancaire
electronic transfer of funds

wire-haired adj
à poil dur
having coarse hair

wired /waɪəd/ /waɪɹd/ adj
attaché
reinforced, supported, tied or bound with wire
branché
equipped with wires
sur écoute
equipped with hidden electronic eavesdropping devices
surexcité
very excited, hyper; high-strung

wireless /ˈwaɪ(jə)ɹ.ləs/ /ˈwaɪə.ləs/ adj
sans fil
not having any wires

wireless /ˈwaɪ(jə)ɹ.ləs/ /ˈwaɪə.ləs/ n
radio
radio

wireless network n
réseau sans fil
a type of computer network that is not connected by cables of any kind

wireless telegraphy n
télégraphie sans fil
telegraphy by radio

wiretap n
micro mouchard écoute
covert connection

wiretap v
mettre sur écoute micro mouchard poser
to install or to use such a device

wiring harness n
faisceau
bundle of insulated wires

wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ n
sagesse
element of personal character
ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way
ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding
ability to know and apply spiritual truths
discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good
piece of wise advice

wisdom tooth n
dent de sagesse
rearmost molar in humans

wise /waɪz/ adj
sage
showing good judgement

wise guy n
petit rigolo
one who is insolent or flippant

wise man /ˈwʌɪzman/ n
roi mage
magus
sage
wise man

wisely /ˈwaɪzli/ adv
savamment sagement
in a wise manner

wisent /ˈviːzənt/ /ˈwɪzənt/ n
bison d'Europe
European bison, Bison bonasus

wish /wɪʃ/ n
souhait désir
desire

wish /wɪʃ/ v
souhaiter
to bestow a thought
souhaiter espérer
to hope for an outcome

wish list n
lettre au Père Noël liste [[d']]envies
list of desired things

wishbone n
fourchette lunette
bird's bone
wishbone
spar

wishful thinking n
vœu pieux
illusion that what one would like is true

wishing well n
puits à souhaits
well where wishes were thought to be granted

wishy-washy /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɑ.ʃi/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɔ.ʃi/ adj
aseptisé béni-oui-oui chiffe molle couille molle fadasse femmelette
wavering or lacking in commitment, certainty, or support
bibine eau de vaisselle jus de chaussette lavasse pisse d'âne
thin or watery

wisp /wɪsp/ n
brin fétu touffe
a small bundle, as of straw or other like substance

wisteria /wɪsˈtiriə/ /wɪsˈtɛriə/ n
glycine
a genus of about ten species of woody climbing vines

wistful /ˈwɪstfəl/ adj
mélancolique nostalgique
full of longing

wit /wɪt/ n
mot d'esprit
Spoken humour, particularly that thought of quickly
petit malin
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes

wit /wɪt/ v
connaître savoir
Know, be aware of

witch /wɪt͡ʃ/ n
sorcière harpie
derogatory: ugly or unpleasant woman
sorcière stryge
person who uses magic

witch doctor /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɑktɚ/ /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɒktə/ n
guérisseur guérisseuse
person believed to ward off witchcraft and heal through magic

witch hazel n
café du diable
Hamamelis virginiana

witch house n
witch house
music genre

witch-hunt /ˈwɪtʃhʌnt/ n
chasse aux sorcières
persecution of persons believed to be using magic
campaign to punish dissident persons

witchcamp n
retraite wiccan
witch's retreat

witchcraft /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹæft/ /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹɑːft/ n
sorcellerie
the practice of witches

witching hour n
l'heure du crime
hour after midnight, when witches were thought to be active

with /wəð/ /wəθ/ /wɪi/ /wɪt/ /wɪv/ /wɪð/ /wɪθ/ preposition
avec
in the company of
with
in addition to
in support of
expressing manner
avec au moyen de à l'aide de
by means of
avec contre
against
avec de
as nourishment

with a grain of salt adv
avec des pincettes
with common sense and skepticism

with all due respect
sauf votre respect avec tout le respect que je vous dois
phrase used before disagreeing with someone

with all one's heart
de tout son cœur
with much sincerity

with all one's might
de toutes ses forces

with any luck phraseologicalUnit
avec de la chance avec un peu de chance

with bad grace
de mauvaise grâce

with bated breath /wɪð ˈbeɪtɪd ˈbɹɛθ/
avec impatience
eagerly
retenir son souffle
holding one's breath

with difficulty /wɪð ˈdɪfɪkʊlti/ /wɪð ˈdɪfɪkʌlti/
avec difficulté difficilement à grand-peine
having difficulty

with flying colors
haut la main
(idiom) extremely well

with friends like these who needs enemies /wɪθ fɹɛn(d)z laɪk ðiːz hu niːdz ˈɛnəmiːz/ phraseologicalUnit
avec des amis comme ça, on n'a pas besoin d'ennemis
indicating that one's close associates prove more adversarial than one's opponents

with good grace
de bon cœur de bonne grâce

with good reason
légitimement à bon droit à juste titre à raison
based on sound judgment and inference

with no further ado
sans autre forme de procès sans plus attendre
with no further delay

with one voice
d'une seule voix
in unison

with one's eyes closed adv
les doigts dans le nez les yeux fermés

with one's eyes open adv
en connaissance de cause

with one's head held high adv
la tête haute
proudly

with one's own eyes
de ses propres yeux

with open arms
à bras ouverts
with enthusiasm, as if embracing

with pleasure /wəð ˈpleʒ.ə/ /wɪð ˈplɛʒ.ə/ /wɪθ ˈplɛʒ.ɚ/
volontiers avec plaisir
willingly, without argument

with regard to preposition
à propos de relativement à à l'égard de
concerning

with respect to preposition
en fonction de
mathematics
quant à relativement à à l'égard de
pertaining to

with the best will in the world
avec la meilleure volonté du monde avec toute la bonne volonté du monde

with this adv
sur ce

with time
avec le temps

withdraw /wɪðˈdɹɑ/ /wɪðˈdɹɔ/ /wɪðˈdɹɔː/ /wɪθˈdɹɑ/ /wɪθˈdɹɔ/ /wɪθˈdɹɔː/ v
retirer
to extract (money) from a bank account or other financial deposit
to take away or take back (something previously given or permitted)
to draw or pull (something) aside, away, or back from its original position or situation
retirer tirer
se retirer
of soldiers: to leave a battle or position where they are stationed

withdrawal /wɪðˈdɹɔː(ə)l/ /wɪðˈdɹɔːɹəl/ /wɪθˈdɹɔː(ə)l/ /wɪθˈdɹɔːɹəl/ /ˈwɪθˌdɹɔːl/ n
retrait
receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them
act of withdrawing
sevrage manque
type of metabolic shock

withdrawal symptom n
manque état de manque
symptom associated with the discontinuance of a drug

withe /waɪð/ /wɪð/ /wɪθ/ n
brin d'osier
twig or shoot

wither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ v
faner dessécher flétrir
(intransitive) shrivel, droop, dry up

withered /ˈwɪðəd/ /ˈwɪðɚd/ adj
flétri
shrivelled

witherite n
withérite
mineral

withers /ˈwɪð.əz/ /ˈwɪð.ɚz/ n
garrot
part of the back of a draft animal

withhold /wɪðˈhoʊld/ /wɪðˈhəʊld/ /wɪθˈhoʊld/ /wɪθˈhəʊld/ v
retenir

within /wɪðˈɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ preposition
avant d'ici
before the specified duration ends
dedans
spatial enclosure

within one's means
selon ses moyens

within one's rights
dans son bon droit

within reach
à portée de main
at a distance close enough to touch by reaching

without /wɪðˈaʊt/ /wɪθˈaʊt/ [wɪðˈɐʊt] [wɪθˈɐʊt] preposition
sans avec pas de pas de hormis à l'exclusion de
not having

without a doubt
sans aucun doute sans doute
certainly; doubtlessly

without a hitch
sans aucun problème
without any problems

without a trace
sans laisser de trace
Not to leave any traces behind, to disappear

without exception
sans exception
exceptionless

without fail
sans faute
certainly

without loss of generality
sans perte de généralité
without loss of generality

without tears /wɪθˈaʊt tiːɹz/ /wɪθˈaʊt tɪəz/ /wɪθˈaʊt tɪɹz/
facile pour les nuls sans peine
easy to learn

withstand /wɪðˈstænd/ /wɪθˈstænd/ v
résister
to resist

witless adj
stupide
Without wit or understanding

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ /ˈwɪtnɪs/ n
preuve
something that serves as evidence
témoignage
attestation of a fact or event
témoin
one who has a personal knowledge of something
someone called to give evidence in a court

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ /ˈwɪtnɪs/ v
témoigner
(transitive) to furnish proof of

witnessing n
témoignage
bearing witness

witticism /ˈwɪ.tɪ.sɪz.əm/ n
mot d'esprit trait d'esprit
witty remark

witty /ˈwɪti/ [ˈwɪɾi] adj
fin
clever; amusingly ingenious
spirituel
full of wit

witzchoura /vɪtˈʃʊəɹə/ /vɪtˈʃʊɚɹə/ n
vitchoura
woman’s fur-lined cloak, mantle, or pelisse with large sleeves

wizard /wɪz.ɚd/ /ˈwɪz.əd/ n
assistant
computing: program or script used to simplify complex operations
sorcier mage
person skilled with magic

wizened /ˈwizənd/ /ˈwɪzənd/ adj
ratatiné
withered

woad /woʊd/ /wəʊd/ n
guède
Isatis tinctoria
pastel
blue dye made from the plant

wobble /ˈwɑbl̩/ /ˈwɒbl̩/ n
vacillement
unsteady motion

wobble /ˈwɑbl̩/ /ˈwɒbl̩/ v
branler osciller vaciller
move with an uneven or rocking motion
vaciller
vacillate

wobbly /ˈwɑb(ə)li/ /ˈwɒb(ə)li/ adj
chancelant vacillant
unsteady and tending to wobble

woe /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ interjection
hélas
exclamation of grief

woe /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ n
douleur malheur misère tristesse
grief; sorrow; misery; heavy calamity

woe is me /ˌwoʊ ɪz ˈmi/ /ˌwəʊ ɪz ˈmiː/ interjection
pauvre de moi
interjection

woebegone /ˈwoʊbɪɡɑn/ /ˈwoʊbɪɡɔn/ /ˈwəʊbɪɡɒn/ adj
abattu
filled with woe
désolé
in a deplorable state

wog /wɒɡ/ n
bougnoule
an offensive term for a dark-skinned person

woggle /ˈwɒɡəl/ n
bague de foulard
Boy Scout's neckerchief clasp or slide

wok /wɑk/ /wɒk/ n
wok
large round pan

woke /woʊk/ /wəʊk/ adj
au fait
alert of what is happening
politiquement correct
politically correct

wokeism n
wokisme
excessive political correctness

wokeness n
wokisme
state of being politically woke

wolf /wʊf/ /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ [wɫ̩f] [wʊwf] [wʊ̠ɫf] n
loup
unpleasant musical tone
loup louve
animal
tombeur
man who makes amorous advances on many women

wolf /wʊf/ /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ [wɫ̩f] [wʊwf] [wʊ̠ɫf] v
engloutir dévorer
to devour

wolf cub /ˈwʊlfkʌb/ n
louveteau Louvetelle louvetelle
young wolf

wolf dog n
chien-loup
wolf and dog hybrid

wolf eliminator n
anti-rouleur
device to counteract a wolf note

wolf in sheep's clothing /ˈwʊlf ən ˈʃips ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈwʊlf ɪn ˈʃiːps ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ n
loup déguisé en agneau loup déguisé en brebis loup déguisé en mouton
someone or something harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant

wolf spider n
araignée-loup lycose
any of several spiders of the family Lycosidae

wolf whistle n
sifflement
whistle indicating sexual interest.

wolf whistle v
siffler
whistling in appreciation

wolfberry n
goji
fruit of Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense
lyciet
Lycium

wolffish /ˈwʊlfˌfɪʃ/ n
poisson loup
fish

wolfish /ˈwʊlfiʃ/ /ˈwʊlviʃ/ adj
de loup
having the characteristics or habits of a wolf
lupin
pertaining to wolves

wolfpack /ˈwʊlfpæk/ n
bande meute de loups
group of wild wolves

wolframite n
wolframite
wolframite

wollastonite n
wollastonite
grey inosilicate mineral

wolverine /ˈwɒlvəˌɹiːn/ /ˈwʊlvəˌɹiːn/ /ˌwʊlvəˈɹiːn/ n
glouton carcajou
Gulo gulo

woman /ˈwoʊ.mən/ /ˈwʊm.ɘn/ /ˈwʊm.ən/ [ˈwo.mɪn] n
femme
adult female person

woman of easy virtue n
femme de petite vertu

woman of the world n
femme du monde
worldly woman

womanhood /ˈwʊmənhʊd/ n
féminité
qualities considered typical for a woman
state of being a woman

womanizer /ˈwʊm.əˌnaɪ.zəɹ/ n
coureur coureur de jupons homme à femmes Don Juan cavaleur womanizer
habitual seducer of women

womankind n
femmes
woman, taken collectively

womanly /ˈwʊmənli/ adj
féminin
having the characteristics of a woman

womb /wuːm/ n
sein moule
figuratively: place where something is made or formed
utérus matrice entrailles sein ventre
uterus

wombat /ˈwɑmˌbæt/ /ˈwɒm.bæt/ n
wombat
marsupial

wombly adj
utérin
of or pertaining to the womb

women and children first phraseologicalUnit
les femmes et les enfants d’abord
exhortation

women's rights n
droits de la femme

women's shelter n
refuge pour femmes
temporary refuge for women

womynhood n
féminitude
feminist definition of feminity

won /wɑn/ /wɒn/ n
won
currency of Korea

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ n
merveille
something that causes amazement or awe, a marvel

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ v
se demander conjecturer
to ponder about something
étonner étonné
to be affected with surprise

wonderful /ˈwʌn.də.fl̩/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/ adj
merveilleux
excellent, extremely impressive

wonderfully /wʌn.də(ɹ).fli/ adv
merveilleusement
in a wonderful manner
to an extent inspiring wonder

wonderland /ˈwʌndəˌlænd/ /ˈwʌndɚˌlænd/ n
pays des merveilles
Imaginary or real place full of wonder or marvels

wonderstruck adj
muet émerveillé
filled with wonder

wondrous /ˈwʌndɹəs/ adj
merveilleux
amazing, inspiring awe

wonk n
bûcheur
overly studious person

wont /woʊnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ /wʊnt/ /wʌnt/ adj
habitué
accustomed or apt

wont /woʊnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ /wʊnt/ /wʌnt/ n
coutume habitude
habitual way of doing things

wont /woʊnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ /wʊnt/ /wʌnt/ v
habituer
to make (someone) used to; to accustom
être habitué
to be accustomed

wonted /ˈwoʊntɪd/ /ˈwɑntɪd/ /ˈwɔntɪd/ /ˈwəʊntɪd/ adj
habitué
usual, customary

wonton /ˈwɑntɑn/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ n
wantan wanton wonton wuntun
Chinese dumpling

woo /wuː/ v
courtiser faire la cour
to endeavor to gain someone's affection

wood /wʊd/ n
bois
substance
woodland
wood from a particular species
type of golf club
bois de chauffage
firewood

wood alcohol n
alcool de bois
methanol

wood anemone n
anémone sylvie
Anemone nemorosa

wood cudweed n
gnaphale des bois
Gnaphalium sylvaticum

wood ear n
oreille de Judas
black fungus

wood engraving n
xylogravure gravure sur bois
detailed variation of woodcut

wood pigeon n
palombe ramier
Columba palumbus

wood pulp n
pâte à papier
pulp from trees used to make paper

wood sage n
germandrée scorodoine sauge des bois
Teucrium scorodonia

wood sandpiper n
chevalier sylvain
Tringa stagnatilis

wood spirit n
esprit de bois
spiritual being

wood warbler n
pouillot siffleur
Phylloscopus sibilatrix

woodblock printing n
impression au bloc de bois
technique for printing text, images or patterns

woodchat shrike n
pie-grièche à tête rousse
Lanius senator

woodchuck /ˈwʊd.t͡ʃʌk/ n
marmotte (d’Amérique) siffleux
rodent of the family Sciuridae

woodcock /ˈwʊd.kɒk/ n
bécasse
wading bird in the genus Scolopax

woodcut n
xylographie gravure sur bois
method of printmaking

woodcutter n
bûcheron
person who cuts wood

wooded /ˈwʊdɪd/ adj
boisé
covered with trees

wooden /ˈwʊdən/ adj
en bois boisé
made of wood
raide
figuratively

wooden spoon /ˈwʊdən spuːn/ n
cuillère en bois
spoon made from wood
prize for coming last in a competition

woodland /ˈwʊd.lənd/ adj
sylvestre
of or pertaining to a creature or object existing in a woodland

woodland /ˈwʊd.lənd/ n
bois
land covered with woody vegetation

woodlark n
alouette lulu
Lullula arborea

woodlouse /ˈwʊd.ˌlaʊs/ n
cloporte
any species of suborder Oniscidea

woodpecker /ˈwʊdpɛkə/ /ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚ/ n
pic pic-vert pivert
bird in Picinae

woodpusher n
pousseur de bois
chess player who is not good at the game

woodruff /ˈwʊdɹʌf/ n
reine des bois aspérule
herb

woodshed n
bûcher
enclosed structure for storing firewood

woodwind /ˈwʊdwɪnd/ n
bois
musical instrument

woodwind instrument n
bois

woodwork n
charpenterie
a woodworking shop or factory
charpenterie menuiserie ébénisterie
handiwork of wood

woodworker n
menuisier
a person skilled at woodworking

woody /ˈwʊdi/ adj
boisé
covered in woods
ligneux
non-herbaceous

woof /wuf/ /wuːf/ /wʊf/ n
trame
set of yarns carried by the shuttle of a loom which are placed crosswise at right angles to and interlaced with the warp
ouaf oua-oua
sound a dog makes when barking

woof /wuf/ /wuːf/ /wʊf/ v
aboyer
of a dog: to bark

woofer /ˈwʊfɚ/ n
haut-parleur de graves woofer
low-frequency audio speaker

wool /wʊl/ [wəl] [wɫ̩] [wʊ̠ɫ] n
laine
hair of sheep, etc.
cloth or yarn

woolen /ˈwʊlən/ adj
en laine
made of wool

woolen /ˈwʊlən/ n
lainage
item of clothing made from wool

woolly /ˈwʊli/ adj
laineux
made of wool

woolly bear n
chenille hérissonne
larva of a moth of the family Arctiidae
fumigène
explosive shell

woolly mammoth n
mammouth laineux
Mammuthus primigenius

woolly rhinoceros n
rhinocéros laineux

wop /wɒp/ n
rital macaroni
person of Italian descent

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ n
Verbe verbe
Christ
mot parole
unit of language
computing: fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit
parole
something which has been said
parole mot
promise
the word of God

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ v
formuler
to say or write using particular words

word break n
coupure
a point in writing where a word is split so that part of it is relegated to the next line, typically at the end of a syllable and marked with a hyphen

word of honor n
parole d’honneur
a promise, or a pledge of one's good faith

word of mouth n
bouche à oreille
verbal means of passing of information

word order n
ordre des mots
order of syntactic constituents

word processing /ˈwəːdˌprəʊsɛsŋ/ n
traitement de texte
creation, input, editing and formatting of documents and other text using software on a computer

word salad n
salade de mots
a nonsensical assemblage of words, typical of schizophrenia

word search n
mot caché
a word game

word to the wise adv
à bon entendeur salut
idiomatic

word-for-word adj
mot à mot mot pour mot
Using exactly the same words as were originally used

word-formational adj
dérivationnel
of or pertaining to word formation

wordily adv
prolixement verbeusement
using too many words

wording n
formulation choix de mots
choice of words

wordplay n
jeu de mots

wordsmith /ˈwɜːdsmɪθ/ /ˈwɝdˌsmɪθ/ n
belle plume poète
one who uses words skillfully

wordy /ˈwɝdi/ adj
verbeux
using an excessive number of words

work /wøːk/ /wɜɪ̯k/ /wɜː(ɹ)k/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ /wɵːk/ [wœːk] [wɔːk] [wɚk] [wɛːk] [wɜːk] [wʊːɹk] n
travail
place where one is employed
physics: measure of energy expended in moving an object
travail œuvre
effort expended on a particular task
travail œuvre création
labour, employment, occupation, job
œuvre travail
literary, artistic, or intellectual production

work /wøːk/ /wɜɪ̯k/ /wɜː(ɹ)k/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ /wɵːk/ [wœːk] [wɔːk] [wɚk] [wɛːk] [wɜːk] [wʊːɹk] v
actionner
to set into action
broder
to embroider with thread
faire
to cause to happen
marcher fonctionner
to function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for
opérer
to operate in a certain place, area, or specialty.
se travailler
to behave in a certain way when handled.
travailler bosser
to do a specific task

work experience n
expérience professionnelle
professional experience
stage en entreprise
short unpaid period of time at a workplace

work function n
travail de sortie
The minimum energy needed to remove an electron from the surface of a material

work hardening n
écrouissage
repeated plastic deformation of a material

work in progress n
travail en cours

work of art n
œuvre d’art ouvrage d'art
product of the fine arts

work one's fingers to the bone v
travailler comme un forcené travailler comme un forçat travailler comme un nègre

work out /ˌwəːk ˈaʊt/ /ˌwɚk ˈaʊt/ v
calculer
to calculate
entraîner
to exercise
élaborer
to develop or devise in detail

work permit n
permis de travail
authorization to work in a foreign country

work someone's ass off v
travailler comme un dératé travailler comme un forcené
to work excessively

work wonders v
faire des merveilles faire des miracles

work-to-rule n
grève du zèle grève perlée
labor protest in which the minimum work is carried out

workability n
ouvrabilité
ease with which something can be worked

workaholic adj
stakhanoviste workaholique
in the nature or manner of a workaholic

workaholic n
bourreau de travail stakhanoviste workaholique
person

workaround /ˈwɜːk.əɹaʊnd/ n
bidouillage magouillage solution trucage
a temporary means of overcoming some obstacle
contournement
(computing) a procedure or a temporary fix

workbench /ˈwɝk.bɛnt͡ʃ/ n
établi
sturdy table

workbook n
cahier d'exercice
book used by a student

workday n
jour ouvrable
day on which work is done

worker /ˈwɜː.kə/ /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ n
ouvrier ouvrière travailleur travailleuse
person who performs labor
ouvrière ouvrier
insect

worker bee n
abeille ouvrière ouvrière
sterile bee

workers of the world, unite phraseologicalUnit
prolétaires de tous les pays, unissez-vous
workers of the world, unite

workers' compensation n
assurance accident
insurance

workers' party n
parti ouvrier
political party

workflow /ˈwɜːkfləʊ/ /ˈwɝkfloʊ/ n
flux de travail flux de travaux workflow
A process or procedure by which tasks are completed
workflow
The rate at which a flow of work takes place

workforce /ˈwɜːk.foəs/ /ˈwɜːk.fɔːs/ /ˈwɝk.fo(ː)ɹs/ /ˈwɝk.foɹs/ [ˈwɚk.fo̞ɹs] n
main-d'œuvre personnel
workers employed by an organization

workgroup /ˈwəːkɡɹuːp/ n
groupe de travail
a computer network created for use by such groups

workhorse n
bourreau de travail
anyone that does a lot of work

working /ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/ n
fonctionnement
method of operation

working capital n
fonds de roulement
current assets minus current liabilities

working class n
classe ouvrière
social class doing physical work

working conditions n
conditions de travail
environment in which one works

working day n
jour ouvrable jour ouvré
day of a week in which work is done
journée de travail
part of a day in which work is done

working dog n
chien de travail
type of dog breed

working family n
famille ouvrière
family in the working class

working group n
groupe de travail
any more or less formal team working for joint purpose

working hypothesis n
hypothèse de travail
hypothesis that is unverified yet tentatively chosen

working language n
langue de travail
language with an official status in an international organization
language that a translator or interpreter works with

working life n
vie active
period spent in employment

working memory n
mémoire de travail
cognitive system with a limited capacity

working title n
nom provisoire titre provisoire
a temporary name

worklist n
liste de tâches

workload n
charge de travail
The amount of work assigned to a particular worker, normally in a specified time period

workman /ˈwɜːkmən/ /ˈwɝkmən/ n
ouvrier
a man who labours for wages

workout /ˈwɜːk.aʊ̯t/ /ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/ n
entraînement
an exercise session; a period of physical exercise

workplace n
lieu de travail travail
place where someone works

workroom n
atelier
A room where work is done

works council n
comité d'entreprise CE
organization

workshop /ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/ /ˈwɜːk.ʃɔp/ /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ n
atelier
small manufacturing room
intensive course of education

workspace n
espace de travail
area allocated for someone to work in

workstation n
poste de travail
area for single worker
station de travail
powerful desktop computer

worktop n
plan de travail
kitchen work surface

workweek n
semaine de travail
range of days of the week

world /wɜɹld/ /wɜːld/ /wɵːld/ [wɵːɯ̯d̥] n
Terre monde terre
the Earth
monde
human collective existence
inhabited planet
individual or group perspective or social setting
monde univers
the universe

world capital n
capitale mondiale

world champion n
champion du monde championne du monde
winner of world cup or world championship

world cup n
coupe du monde
event; competition
trophy

world line n
ligne d'univers
path in spacetime

world map /wɜːld ˈmæp/ /wɝːld ˈmæp/ n
mappemonde planisphère carte du monde
map of a world

world of difference n
monde de différence

world order n
ordre mondial
structure that manages the world's stability

world peace n
paix mondiale
ideology of universal global understanding and non-violence

world power n
puissance mondiale
nation which influences world affairs

world record n
record du monde record mondial
the world's best score or time

world war n
guerre mondiale
a war involving the major nations of the world

world's oldest profession n
plus vieux métier du monde
euphemism for prostitution

world-class /wɜː(ɹ)ldˈklæs/ /wɜː(ɹ)ldˈklɑːs/ adj
de classe internationale de classe mondiale parmi les meilleurs du monde
of a standard that ranks among the best in the world

world-famous /ˌwɜːldˈfeɪməs/ /ˌwɝldˈfeɪməs/ adj
mondialement connu
renowned in many parts of the world

world-renowned adj
de renommée mondiale
of worldwide renown

worldbuilding n
cosmopoésie
act or process of building of a fictional world

worldly /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/ adj
mondain
concerned with the human, earthly or physical rather than spiritual

worldview n
vision du monde
personal view of the world

worldwide /ˈwɜːldwaɪd/ /ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/ /ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/ /ˌwɝldˈwaɪd/ adj
mondial
spanning the world

worldwide /ˈwɜːldwaɪd/ /ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/ /ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/ /ˌwɝldˈwaɪd/ adv
dans le monde entier mondialement
throughout the world

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ n
dragon
dragon or mythological serpent
remords
internal tormentor
ver
animal
self-replicating program
vermine scarabée
contemptible being
vis sans fin
something helical, especially the thread of a screw

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ v
infiltrer s'insinuer
to get (into) gradually or slowly
ramper
to make one's way with a crawling motion
to move with one's body dragging the ground
tirer les vers du nez
to get information that someone is reluctant to give
vermifuger
to cure of intestinal worms

worm-eaten adj
teigneux véreux
eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside

wormhole n
trou de ver
a hole burrowed by a worm
a shortcut between distant parts of space

wormwood /ˈwə(ɹ)m.wʊd/ /ˈwɚm.wʊd/ n
absinthe armoise
Artemisia absinthium
amertume fiel
figurative: that which causes bitterness

worn out adj
claqué crevé épuisé
exhausted from exertion
usé
damaged and useless due to hard or continued use

worriable /ˈwʌɹi.əbl/ adj
souciable
capable of becoming worried

worried /ˈwɝid/ /ˈwʌɹid/ adj
inquiet
thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen

worrisome /ˈwɝisəm/ /ˈwʌɹisəm/ [ˈwɜː(ə)səm] adj
anxiogène inquiétant
causing worry; perturbing or vexing

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwəʊɹi/ /ˈwɝi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ n
souci angoisse
strong feeling of anxiety

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwəʊɹi/ /ˈwɝi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ v
harceler
to harass, irritate
to seize or shake by the throat
inquiéter
to be troubled
to disturb the peace of mind of

worry someone sick v
se faire de la bile se faire des cheveux blancs se faire du mauvais sang se faire du mouron se faire un sang d'encre se ronger les sangs
reflexive

worrying /ˈwɝijˌɪŋ/ /ˈwʌɹijˌɪŋ/ adj
inquiétant
inducing worry

worrywart /ˈwɚ.iˌwoɹt/ /ˈwʌɹ.iˌwoɹt/ /ˈwʌɹ.iˌwɔːt/ /ˈwʌɹ.ɪˌwɔːt/ n
angoissé
person who worries excessively

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ [wəɪs] adj
pire plus mauvais
comparative form of bad

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ [wəɪs] adv
plus mal
comparative of badly

worse for wear adj
soûl
drunk

worse things happen at sea proverb
il y a pire dans la vie on a connu pire

worsen /ˈwɜːsn̩/ /ˈwɝsn̩/ v
empirer
transitive: make worse

worsening n
aggravation
worse situation

worship /ˈwɔɹʃɪp/ /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ n
adoration vénération culte
devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object
culte
the ardent love of a person
the religious ceremonies that express this devotion

worship /ˈwɔɹʃɪp/ /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ v
adorer vénérer
to honor and adore, especially as a deity

worshipper n
adorateur adoratrice fidèle
person who worships

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ adj
mauvais pire
most inferior

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ n
pire
something that is worst

worst comes to worst adv
dans le pire des cas si le pire devait arriver
if a bad situation develops

worst-case scenario adv
au pire dans le pire des cas

worst-case scenario n
pis-aller scénario catastrophe
Situation which could not be any worse

worsted /ˈwəː.stɪd/ /ˈwɝ.stɪd/ adj
annihilé anéanti battu battu à plate couture culbuté déconfit
defeated, overcome

worsted /ˈwɝ.stɪd/ /ˈwʊs.tɪd/ n
gabardine pure laine peignée
fine smooth wool fabric

wort /woɹt/ /wɜːt/ /wɝt/ n
moût
liquid extracted from mash

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ adj
méritant valoir la peine
deserving of
équivalent
equal in value to

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ n
valeur
value

worth it adj
valoir la peine
worth doing

worth one's salt /-sɑlt/ /ˈwɜːθ wʌnz ˈsɒlt/ /ˈwɝθ wʌnz ˈsɔlt/ adj
digne de ce nom
adept or competent

worth one's weight in gold adj
valoir son pesant d'or
idiomatic: very valuable

worth one's while adj
valant la peine
important enough to spend time, effort or money on

worthily adv
dignement
in a worthy manner

worthless /ˈwɜːθləs/ /ˈwɝθləs/ adj
sans valeur nul misérable ne vaut rien
not having worth and use; without value

worthwhile /wɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/ /wɜː(ɹ)θˈʍaɪl/ adj
de valeur valant la peine
good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on

worthy /ˈwɜːði/ /ˈwɝði/ adj
admirable honorable
honourable or admirable
digne
having worth, merit}} or value

would /wuːld/ /wəd/ /wʊd/ /wʊld/ /əd/ v
pouvoir veuillez vouloir
used to express a polite request

would like v
Use the conditional of vouloir
aimerais aimerais bien
intransitive
aimerais aimerais bien voudrais voudrais bien
transitive

would-be /ˈwʊd biː/ adj
en puissance pseudo-
attempting or desiring something
soi-disant
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition

woulda, coulda, shoulda phraseologicalUnit
il fallait il n'y avait qu'à yavéka yfalé
expression of dismissiveness

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ /wyːnd/ n
blessure lésion
an injury to a person by which the skin is divided
blessure offense
something that offends a person’s feelings
blessure plaie
injury

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ /wyːnd/ v
blesser
hurt or injure
blesser offenser
hurt (someone's feelings)

wounded /ˈwuːndɪd/ adj
blessé
suffering from a wound

woven /ˈwoʊvən/ /ˈwəʊvən/ adj
tissé
fabricated by weaving

wow /waʊ/ [waʊ̯] interjection
oh là là ouah waouh
excitement
oh oh là là ouah
ouah oh
amazement

wrack /ɹæk/ n
goémon
any marine vegetation cast up on shore, especially seaweed of the genus Fucus

wraith /ɹeɪθ/ n
fantôme spectre
A ghost or specter, especially seen just after a person's death

wrangle /ˈɹæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈɹæŋɡl̩/ v
disputer quereller
to quarrel angrily and noisily

wrap /ɹæp/ /ɹɒp/ n
wrap crêpe
food
écharpe foulard
garment

wrap /ɹæp/ /ɹɒp/ v
emballer envelopper
to enclose completely in fabric, paper, etc
enrouler
to enclose or coil around an object or organism

wrap around one's little finger v
mener quelqu'un par le bout du nez
to successfully control or influence

wrap up v
conclure terminer
To finish off a task completely
emballer
To fold and secure something to be the cover or protection
emmitoufler
To wear abundant clothing as protection from the weather
récapituler résumer
To summarize or recapitulate

wrapped /ɹæpt/ adj
emballé emballée enveloppé
encased in a wrapping

wrapper /ˈɹæpɚ/ n
classe wrapper
(computing) A construct that serves to mediate access to another object.
emballage enveloppe
something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection
emballeur emballeuse
a person who wraps parcels etc

wrapping /ˈɹæ.pɪŋ/ n
emballage enveloppe
The material in which something is wrapped

wrapping paper n
papier d'emballage
paper used for wrapping parcels or presents

wrasse /ɹæs/ n
girelle labre
Fish

wrath /ɹæθ/ /ɹɒθ/ /ɹɔːθ/ /ɹɔθ/ n
colère fureur ire courroux
great anger; an instance of this
courroux
punishment, retribution, or vengeance resulting from anger; an instance of this.

wrathful /ˈɹæθfəl/ /ˈɹɒθfəl/ adj
courroucé
possessed of great wrath

wreak havoc /ɹiːk ˈhæv.ək/ v
semer la pagaille
To cause damage, disruption, or destruction

wreath /ɹiːθ/ n
couronne
ornamental circular band
tortil guirlande
heraldry: support of a crest

wreck /ˈɹæk/ /ˈɹɛk/ n
accident
collision
carcasse
remains
épave
ruined object or person

wreck /ˈɹæk/ /ˈɹɛk/ v
ruiner
to ruin
ruiner bousiller
to cause severe damage

wreck yard n
casse automobile cour à scrap
location of dismantling business

wreckage n
décombre
something wrecked

wrecking ball n
boule de démolition boulet de démolition
heavy steel ball used for demolition

wren /ɹɛn/ n
roitelet roitelet huppé
bird of family Troglodytidae

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ/ n
clé clé de serrage serre-écrou clef clef à écrous
hand tool

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ/ v
arracher
to pull or twist

wrest /ɹɛst/ v
arracher
to obtain by pulling or violent force

wrestle /ˈɹɛ.səl/ v
lutter
to contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw

wrestler n
lutteur
person who wrestles

wrestling /ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɹɛs.l̩.ɪŋ/ n
catch
tumbling act
lutte
sport

wretch /ɹɛt͡ʃ/ n
malheureuse malheureux misérable
unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person

wretched /ˈɹɛt͡ʃəd/ /ˈɹɛt͡ʃɪd/ adj
misérable
characterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable

wriggle /ˈɹɪɡəl/ v
remuer se tortiller
to twist one's body and move the limbs

wring /ɹɪŋ/ v
essorer
to squeeze or twist (something moist) tightly so that liquid is forced out
tordre

wrinkle /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ n
aspérité
furrow in a smooth surface
ride
line or crease in the skin

wrinkle /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ v
rider froisser plisser
to make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles

wrinkled /ˈɹɪŋkl̩d/ adj
ridé
having many wrinkles

wrist /ɹɪst/ n
poignet
wrist

wrist rest n
repose-poignet
padded platform

wrist wrap n
bandage d'haltérophilie bandage de poignet bandage de poignet élastique protège-poignet
joint envelope

wristband /ˈɹɪs(t)ˌbænd/ n
bracelet
a band that supports a wristwatch
manchette
the cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist

wristwatch /ˈɹɪstˌwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹɪstˌwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹɪstˌwɔt͡ʃ/ n
montre bracelet-montre
watch worn on the wrist

writ /ɹɪt/ n
ordonnance
a written order
écrit
that which is written

write /ɹaɪt/ v
enregistrer écrire
record (data)
écrire
to form letters, etc.
to be an author
écrire rédiger
to be the author of
écrire à écrire
to send a letter to

write down v
écrire noter
to set something down in writing

writer /ˈɹaɪ.tə/ /ˈɹaɪ.təɹ/ [ˈɹ̠aɪtə] [ˈɹ̠ăɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠ʌɪɾɚ] n
écrivain auteur
person who writes; an author

writer's block n
angoisse de la page blanche syndrome de la page blanche
the temporary inability to write

writhe /ɹaɪð/ v
se débattre se démener se tortiller
to twist or contort the body

writing /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ n
écrit
something written
écriture
written letters or symbols
process of representing a language
œuvre
work of an author

writing board /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ bɔː(ɹ)d/ n
tableau
A smooth vertical surface to be written upon using an erasable material, large enough for several persons to read simultaneously.

writing desk n
bureau secrétaire
desk

writing pad n
bloc-notes
Collection of blank pages of writing paper

writing system n
système d'écriture écriture
system for writing one or more languages

written /ˈɹɪ.tən/ [ɹɪɾn̩] [ɹɪʔn̩] [ɹɪʔt̚n̩] adj
écrit
of, relating or characteristic of writing

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ adj
dans l'erreur tort
asserting something incorrect
incorrect faux erroné fautif
incorrect
mal immoral
immoral
mauvais impropre
improper
qui ne va pas
not working

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ n
crime
something immoral
tort
incorrect opinion or position
opposite of right

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ v
léser
to deprive of a right
nuire
to treat unjustly

wrong number n
faux numéro
A call with a mistake in the number dialled

wrong-way driver n
conducteur fantôme conductrice fantôme
Driver driving in the unpermitted direction

wrongdoer n
malfaiteur
someone who does wrong

wrongdoing /ɹɒŋˈduːɪŋ/ n
malfaisance
violation of standards
malfaisance méfait
instance of doing wrong

wrongly /ˈɹɑŋ.li/ /ˈɹɒŋ.li/ /ˈɹɔŋ.li/ adv
erronément
incorrectly; by error
à tort
In an unfair or immoral manner; unjustly

wroth /ɹɑθ/ /ɹɒθ/ /ɹɔθ/ /ɹəʊθ/ adj
courroucé
full of anger

wrought /ɹɑt/ /ɹɔt/ /ɹɔːt/ adj
forgé travaillé
Having been worked or prepared somehow

wrought iron n
fer forgé
form of iron that is not cast

wry /ɹaɪ/ adj
ironique
dryly humorous
tordu
contorted
twisted

wry /ɹaɪ/ v
tordre
to twist

wryneck /ˈɹaɪnɛk/ n
torcol
either of two small woodpeckers, Jynx torquilla and Jynx ruficollis

wulfenite n
wulfénite
a mineral, lead molybdate

wurst /vɜːst/ /vɝst/ /vʊəst/ /vʊɹst/ /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ n
wurst
German- or Austrian-style sausage

wushu /ˈwuːˈʃuː/ n
wushu
martial art

wuss /wʊs/ n
chochotte mauviette
weak, ineffectual person

wyde n
seizet
two-byte unsigned data

wye /ˈwaɪ/ n
i grec
name of the letter Y, y

wyvern /ˈwaɪvə(ɹ)n/ /ˈwiːvə(ɹ)n/ /ˈwɪvə(ɹ)n/ n
guivre vouivre
mythical dragon-like creature

wüstite n
wustite
a mineral, iron(II) oxide

x-axis n
axe des x axe des abscisses
axis drawn from left to right

xanthoma n
xanthome
small yellow nodule

xanthous /ˈzæn.θəs/ adj
ochracé ocre
yellow-brown

xebec /zɪˈbɛk/ /ˈzibɛk/ /ˈziːbɛk/ n
chebec chebek
transport ship

xenarthran /zəˈnɑɹθɹən/ n
xénarthre
mammal

xenelasy /zɪˈnɛləsi/ n
xénélasie

xenial /ˈziːnjəl/ /ˈziːnɪəl/ adj
accueillant hospitalier
hospitable

xeno- prefix
omagod xéno-
having to do with foreigners
xéno-
from a foreign place
relating to strangers or strangeness

xenobiology /ˈziːnoʊbaɪˌɑːləd͡ʒi/ /ˌziːnəʊbaɪˈɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌzɛnoʊbaɪˈɑːləd͡ʒi/ /ˌzɛnəʊbaɪˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
xénobiologie
speculative biology of extraterrestrial life

xenocide /ˈziːnəsaɪd/ /ˈzɛnəsaɪd/ n
xénocide
genocide of entire alien species

xenogender n
xénogenre

xenoglossy /ˌziːnəˈɡlɒsi/ /ˌzɛnəˈɡlɒsi/ n
xénoglossie
knowledge of a language one has never learned

xenolith n
xénolithe
geology: any piece of rock having a different origin to that of the igneous rock in which it is found

xenomorph /ˈzɛnəʊˌmɔːf/ n
xénomorphe
a strange form, an alien creature

xenon /zenɔn/ /zinən/ /zɪinɔn/ /ˈzinɑn/ /ˈziːnɒn/ n
xénon
chemical element

xenophilia n
xénophilie
attraction or love for foreign people, manners or culture

xenophobe /ˈzi.nə.foʊb/ /ˈzɛ.nə.foʊb/ /ˈzɛ.nə.fəʊb/ n
xénophobe
one who fears or hates strangers or foreigners

xenophobia /ˌziː.nəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌzɛn.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌzɛn.əˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
xénophobie
a pathological fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners

xenophobic adj
xénophobe
exhibiting or characterised by xenophobia

xenotransplantation n
xénogreffe
transplantation between species

xeric /ˈzɛɹ-/ /ˈzɪə.ɹɪk/ /ˈzɪɚ.ɪk/ adj
xérique
very dry

xericity n
xéricité
quality of being xeric

xero- prefix
xéro-
dryness

xerocracy /ziːə-/ /ziːˈɹɑkɹəsi/ /zɛ-/ /zɪəˈɹɒkɹəsi/ n
xérocratie
political influence achieved by copying and distributing leaflets and similar material

xerography n
xérographie électrophotographie
photocopying process

xeromorphic /zɪəɹəˈmɔɹfɪk/ adj
xéromorphe
biology: of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems

xerophthalmia n
xérophtalmie
condition

xerophthalmic adj
xérophtalmique
of or pertaining to xerophthalmia

xerox copy n
xérocopie
photocopy

xi /ksaɪ/ /ksiː/ /saɪ/ /zaɪ/ /ʃiː/ n
ksi xi
Greek letter

xiangqi /ˈʃɑːŋ.t͡ʃi/ n
xiangqi échecs chinois
variant of chess

xoanon /ˈzoʊ.ə.nɑn/ /ˈzəʊ.ə.nɒn/ n
xoanon
wooden statue used as a cult image in Ancient Greece

xor /ɛksˈo(ɹ)/ /ˈkso(ɹ)/ /ˈkszo(ɹ)/ /ˈzo(ɹ)/ n
ou exclusif
exclusive OR

xylem /ˈzaɪ.ləm/ n
xylème
botany: vascular tissue in land plants

xylene /ˈzaɪliːn/ n
xylène
di-methyl-benzene

xylo- /ˈzaɪ.loʊ/ /ˈzaɪ.ləʊ/ prefix
xylo-
wood

xylochemistry n
xylochimie
chemistry of wood

xylologist n
xylologue

xylology n
xylologie
study of wood

xylophagous adj
xylophage
of fungi, etc., feeding on wood
of insects, etc., feeding on wood

xylophone /ˈzaɪ.lə.ˌfəʊn/ /ˈzaɪləˌfoʊn/ n
xylophone
musical instrument

xylophonist n
xylophoniste
xylophone player

xylose n
xylose
wood sugar

y' /jə/ pronoun
t'
informal [[second-person]] pronoun

y-axis n
axe des y axe des ordonnées
axis on a graph that is usually drawn from bottom to top

yacht /jɑt/ /jɑːt/ /jɒt/ n
yacht
slick and light ship
any private noncommercial vessel

yacht club n
[[yacht-club]]
yacht club

yachter /ˈjɒtəɹ/ n
yachtman
one who sails in yachts

yachtsman n
yachtman yachtsman
man who sails a yacht

yachtswoman n
yachtswoman yachtwoman
woman who sails a yacht

yah /jɑː/ /jʌː/ interjection
hue
expression used to encourage a horse to run faster

yak /jæk/ n
yack yak
ox-like mammal

yak /jæk/ v
jacasser
talk informally, persistently

yale n
éale
mythical beast

yam /jæm/ n
igname
any Dioscorea vine

yamen /jɑːˈmɛn/ /jɑːˈmʌn/ /ˈjɑːmən/ n
yamen
a residence of an official of the Chinese Empire

yana /ˈjɑː.nə/ n
yâna
any of the three vehicles of Buddhist practice

yandere /ˈjɑːndɛɹeɪ/ n
yandere
character who fits the archetype of being genuinely kind, loving, or gentle, but suddenly switching to being aggressive or deranged

yank /jæŋk/ n
coup sec
A sudden, vigorous pull

yank /jæŋk/ v
retirer
to remove from distribution
tirer d'un coup sec
to pull something with a quick, strong action

yaodong /jaʊˈdʊŋ/ n
yaodong
earth shelter dwelling

yaoi /ˈjaʊ.i/ /ˈjɑ.oʊ.i/ /ˈjɑ.ɔɪ/ /ˈjɑː.ɔɪ/ /ˈjɑː.əʊ.i/ n
yaoi
form of hentai involving two or more males in a homosexual relationship

yap /jæp/ v
jacasser
slang: to talk, especially excessively
japper
of a small dog, to bark

yard /jɑɹd/ /jɑːd/ n
cour jardin
land around a house
verge
staff, rod, stick
vergue
nautical: tapered timber from which square sails hang
nautical: any spar carried aloft
yard verge
three feet

yard sale n
vide-grenier
sale

yardbird /ˈjɑɹd.bɝd/ /ˈjɑːd.bəːd/ n
homme de corvée troufion
soldier required to do menial work
taulard détenu
person who is imprisoned

yardlong bean n
dolique asperge haricot kilomètre
Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis

yardstick /ˈjɑɹdˌstɪk/ /ˈjɑːdˌstɪk/ n
aune mètre étalon
standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged

yarmulke /ˈjɑ(ɹ)mə(l)kə/ /ˈjɑːməlkə/ n
kippa
skullcap worn by religious Jewish males

yarn /jɑɹn/ /jɑːn/ n
corde
nautical
fil
fiber strand for knitting or weaving

yarrow /ˈjæɹəʊ/ /ˈjɛɹoʊ/ n
achillée mille-feuille
herb of the genus Achillea

yashmak n
litham niqab voile
a veil worn by Muslim women

yataghan /ˈjætəɡæn/ n
yatagan
type of sword

yatzy n
Yahtzee
dice game

yaw /jɔː/ n
lacet
A vessel's motion rotating about the vertical axis, so the bow yaws from side to side; a characteristic of unsteadiness

yawl /jɔːl/ n
yole
sailing vessel

yawn /joːn/ /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ n
bâillement
the action of yawning

yawn /joːn/ /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ v
bâiller
open the mouth and take a deep breath
béer
to present a wide opening

yay /jeɪ/ interjection
hourra youpi

ye gods interjection
dieux du ciel
expression of surprise or incredulity

yeah /ˈjæ.(ə)/ /ˈjɛ(ə)/ interjection
ouais
expressing joy

yeah /ˈjæ.(ə)/ /ˈjɛ(ə)/ particle
ouais
yes

yeah, right /jæ ɹaɪt/ /jɛə̯ ɹaɪt/ [jæə̯˥˧ (.) ɹaɪt˥˧] [jæə̯˥˨ ɹaɪt˥˩] [jɛə̯˥˧ (.) ɹaɪt˥˧] [jɛə̯˥˨ ɹaɪt˥˩] interjection
mais bien sûr mon œil tu parles
sarcasm to express disbelief

year /jøː/ /jɜː/ /jɪə/ /jɪɹ/ n
année an
time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun
a period between set dates that mark a year
a level or grade at school or college
a scheduled part of a calendar year spent in a specific activity

year in, year out adv
bon an mal an
during every year

year of our Lord n
an de grâce
anno Domini

year-round adv
à l'année
continuing throughout the year

yearbook n
annuaire
reference book, published annually
publication compiled by the graduating class

yearly /ˈjɪəli/ /ˈjɪəɹli/ /ˈjɪɹli/ adj
annuel
happening once every year

yearly /ˈjɪəli/ /ˈjɪəɹli/ /ˈjɪɹli/ adv
annuellement
once a year

yearly /ˈjɪəli/ /ˈjɪəɹli/ /ˈjɪɹli/ n
annuaire
something that is published once a year

yearn /jɜːn/ /jɝn/ v
languir
to have a strong desire for something or to do something
regretter
to long for something in the past with melancholy or nostalgia

yearning /ˈjɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈjɝnɪŋ/ n
aspiration envie
wistful or melancholy longing

yeast /iːst/ /jist/ /jiːst/ n
levure
fungus
cake or dried granules used to make bread dough rise
froth used in medicine, baking and brewing
écume
frothy foam on sea waves

yeehaw /ˌji.ˈhɔː/ interjection
taïau
Expression

yell /jɛl/ v
hurler gueuler
shout (verb)

yell at v
crier sur engueuler gronder
to scold by yelling

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ adj
jaune
having yellow as its colour
lâche froussard
lacking courage

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ n
jaune
colour

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ v
jaunir
to become yellow or more yellow
to cause to become yellow or more yellow

yellow anemone n
anémone fausse-renoncule sylvie jaune
a species of herbaceous perennial plant

yellow badge n
étoile jaune
cloth patch that Jews were ordered to sew on their outer garments to mark them as Jews in public

yellow bile n
bile jaune

yellow bugle n
bugle petit-pin
Ajuga chamaepitys

yellow card /ˈjɛl.oʊ ˌkɑrd/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ ˌkɑːd/ n
carton jaune carte jaune
card in sports

yellow fever n
fièvre jaune
illness

yellow jersey /ˌjɛloʊ ˈdʒɝzi/ /ˌjɛləʊ ˈdʒɜːzi/ n
maillot jaune
yellow jersey or shirt worn by the leader of a stage of a cycling race, which is then awarded to the cyclist who wins the race with the fastest overall time

yellow journalism n
jaunisme
sensationalistic journalism

yellow light n
feu jaune feu orange
traffic light between the green light and the red light

yellow mai /ˌjɛloʊ ˈmaɪ/ n
maï jaune
Ochna integerrima

yellow pages n
pages jaunes
telephone directory that lists commercial organisations

yellow peril n
péril jaune
perceived threat from East Asia

yellow press n
presse à scandale presse à sensation
newspapers which publish sensationalist articles

yellow tea n
thé jaune
Chinese drink

yellow union n
syndicat jaune
trade union

yellow vest n
gilet jaune
member of a French protest movement

yellow-billed loon n
plongeon à bec blanc
Gavia adamsii

yellow-breasted bunting n
bruant auréole
Emberiza aureola

yellow-browed warbler n
pouillot à grands sourcils
Phylloscopus inornatus

yellow-cheeked tit n
mésange à dos tacheté
Machlolophus spilonotus

yellow-eyed penguin n
manchot antipode
Penguin

yellow-green adj
vert-jaune
colour

yellow-headed blackbird n
carouge à tête jaune
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-legged gull n
goéland leucophée
Larus michahellis

yellowfin tuna n
thon jaune
edible species of tuna

yellowhammer n
bruant jaune
a passerine bird, Emberiza citrinella

yellowish /ˈjɛlɔʊɪʃ/ /ˈjɛləʊɪʃ/ adj
jaunâtre
somewhat yellow

yellowtail amberjack n
grande sériole
A species of large edible fish

yelp /jɛlp/ n
couinement jappement
an abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance

yelp /jɛlp/ v
japper couiner
to utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise

yen /jɛn/ n
yen
unit of Japanese currency
coin or note of one yen

yeoman /ˈjiː.mən/ /ˈjoʊ.mən/ /ˈjəʊ.mən/ n
franc-tenancier
small freeholder
valet
subordinate

yeoman's service n
travail de Romain travail de bénédictin
arduous work performed in a committed manner

yep /jɛp/ [jɛp̚] [jɛʔ] n
mouais moui ouaip ouin voui
informal "yes"

yersiniosis n
yersiniose

yes /jɛs/ interjection
oui
expression of pleasure, joy or great excitement

yes /jɛs/ n
oui si
answer that shows agreement or acceptance
vote of support

yes /jɛs/ particle
oui si
word used to indicate agreement or acceptance
si oui
word used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement

yes and no phraseologicalUnit
oui et non
indicating there is no simple "yes" or "no" answer

yes man n
béni-oui-oui
a person who always agrees with his employer or superior

yes-no question n
question totale
type of question

yeshiva /jəˈʃiː.və/ n
yeshiva
academy for the advanced study of Jewish texts

yessir /ˈjɛsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈjɛsːɝ/ /ˌjɛsˈsɝ/ interjection
oui monsieur
used to express assent, especially to a superior

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstədɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdi/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdi/ adv
hier
on the day before today

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstədɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdi/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdi/ n
hier
day before today
the recent past

yesteryear /ˈjestəjøː/ /ˈjɛstəjɜː/ /ˈjɛstəjɪə/ /ˈjɛstərjɪər/ n
année dernière an dernier an passé année passée
last year
antan jadis
times gone by

yet /jɛt/ adv
encore
in addition
not as of the time referenced
encore jusqu'à présent
thus far

yet /jɛt/ conjunction
mais pourtant or
nevertheless; however

yeti /ˈjɛ.ti/ [ˈjɛ.ɾi] n
yéti migou
unidentified animal

yew /juː/ /jɪʊ̯/ n
if
Taxus baccata
tree or shrub of the genus Taxus
wood of the yew

yex /jɛks/ v
hoqueter
Hiccup
roter
Belch or burp

yield /jiːld/ n
rendement
quantity of something produced

yield /jiːld/ v
céder capituler se rendre
to give as required
céder laisser passer
to give way
rapporter retourner
to produce as return
retourner
to produce as a result

yielding /ˈjiːldɪŋ/ adj
docile
docile

yielding /ˈjiːldɪŋ/ n
concession
A concession

yiff /jɪf/ v
baiser
to have sex

yikes /jaɪks/ interjection
houlà
expression of shock and alarm

yin-yang /ˈjɪn ˈjæŋ/ n
yin-yang
yin and yang

yippee /ˌjɪ.ˈpi/ interjection
youpi
expression of enjoyment

ylide /ˈɪlaɪd/ /ˈɪlɪd/ n
ylure
type of organic compound

yo-yo /ˈjoʊ.joʊ/ /ˈjəʊ.jəʊ/ n
yo-yo yoyo
toy

yob /jɒb/ n
loubard voyou asocial blouson noir casseur houligan
antisocial person

yoctoampere n
yoctoampère
unit of electrical current

yoctometre n
yoctomètre
SI unit of length

yod /jɑd/ /jɒd/ n
yod
palatal approximant

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ n
iodel jodel yodel
song

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ v
iodler yodler jodler
to sing in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto

yodh /jɒd/ /jəʊd/ n
jodh yod yodh youd yud
Semitic letter

yoga /ˈjoʊ.ɡə/ n
yoga
Hindu discipline

yoga mat n
tapis de yoga

yogi /ˈjoʊɡi/ /ˈjəʊɡi/ n
yogi
yoga practitioner

yogic adj
yogique
of or pertaining to yoga

yogist adj
yoguiste
pertaining to yogism

yogist n
yoguiste
practitioner of yoga

yogurt /ˈjoʊ.ɡɚt/ /ˈjɒ.ɡət/ /ˈjəʉ.ɡət/ n
yaourt yogourt
a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process

yogurt maker n
yaourtière

yoke /joʊk/ /jəʊk/ n
joug
bar or frame by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at their necks enabling them to pull a cart, plough, etc.; device attached to a single draught animal for the same purpose
something which represses or restrains a person

yokel /ˈjoʊ.kəl/ /ˈjəʊ.kəl/ n
plouc manant
a person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated and/or naive

yolk /joʊ(l)k/ /jɔlk/ /jəʊk/ n
jaune jaune d'oeuf moyeu
yellow of egg

yomp /jɒmp/ n
crapahutage marche forcée
long-distance march

yomp /jɒmp/ v
avancer à marches forcées crapahuter
to make a strenuous long-distance march

yonder /ˈjændə(ɹ)/ /ˈjɒndə(ɹ)/ /ˈjɛndə/ adv
là-bas
in a distant, indicated place

yonder /ˈjændə(ɹ)/ /ˈjɒndə(ɹ)/ /ˈjɛndə/ determiner
là-bas
distant but within sight

yoni /ˈjəʊni/ n
yoni

yore /jo(ː)ɹ/ /joə/ /jɔɹ/ /jɔː/ n
antan jadis
time long past

yotta- /ˈjɒtə/ prefix
yotta-
SI prefix

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ determiner
bande de espèce de
used before epithets for emphasis
vous tu
the individual or group spoken/written to

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ pronoun
on se soi
one
vous toi
object pronoun: the person being addressed
vous tu
subject pronoun: the person being addressed
vous vous autres
subject pronoun: the group being addressed
object pronoun: the group being addressed

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ v
vouvoyer voussoyer
to address using the more formal second-person pronoun

you are what you eat proverb
tu es ce que tu manges vous êtes ce que vous mangez
proverb

you bet interjection
y a intérêt je veux oui plutôt rien qu'un peu un peu
certainly (reply to a request)

you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar proverb
on n'attrape pas des mouches avec du vinaigre plus fait douceur que violence
It is easier to persuade others with polite requests and a positive attitude rather than with rude demands and negativity

you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink proverb
on ne saurait faire boire un âne qui n'a pas soif
you can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it

you can say that again phraseologicalUnit
c'est le cas de le dire c'est le moins qu'on puisse dire
that is very true

you can't judge a book by its cover proverb
l'habit ne fait pas le moine
it is not possible to judge things by external appearances alone

you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear proverb
le singe est toujours singe, fût-il vêtu de pourpre
it is not possible to produce something refined from something which is unrefined

you can't make this stuff up phraseologicalUnit
ça ne s'invente pas

you can't teach an old dog new tricks proverb
il faut ployer l'arbre pendant qu'il est jeune on n'apprend pas au vieux singe à faire des grimaces on ne change pas les vieilles habitudes
too old to change

you don't get something for nothing proverb
on n'a rien sans rien
everything has a price

you don't say interjection
sans blague sans dec
really? ; no kidding! ; Is that so?

you get what you pay for proverb
en avoir pour son argent
quality of goods increases as the prices increases

you have beautiful eyes phraseologicalUnit
tu as de beaux yeux
you have beautiful eyes

you hear me interjection
c'est clair ? c'est compris ? compris ?

you know /ju noʊ/ /juː nəʊ/ interjection
tu sais tu vois
expression signifying a pause or hesitation

you know what phraseologicalUnit
tu sais quoi vous savez quoi
used to get attention

you learn something new every day phraseologicalUnit
on en apprend tous les jours
Uttered after acquiring new knowledge

you never know phraseologicalUnit
on ne sait jamais sait-on jamais
phrase used to speculate about a slim chance

you only go around once proverb
on ne vit qu'une fois
a person has only one lifetime

you said it phraseologicalUnit
tu l'as dit tu l'as dit bouffi

you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours proverb
donnant donnant on n'a rien pour rien on ne donne rien pour rien
if you do me a favor then I will do you a favor

you see interjection
vois-tu voyez-vous

you shouldn't have phraseologicalUnit
il ne fallait pas
used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity

you snooze you lose phraseologicalUnit
qui part à la chasse perd sa place qui va à la chasse perd sa place si tu dors, t'es mort
If you are not alert and attentive, you will not be successful

you tell me interjection
à toi de me le dire

you're never too old to learn proverb
il n'est jamais trop tard pour apprendre
proverb

you're right phraseologicalUnit
tu as raison vous avez raison
you're right

you're telling me phraseologicalUnit
à qui le dis-tu

you're welcome phraseologicalUnit
de rien je vous en prie avec plaisir il n'y a pas de quoi je t'en prie pas de quoi
reply to thanks

you've got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette proverb
on ne fait pas d'omelette sans casser des œufs on ne saurait faire d'omelette sans casser des œufs
phrase

you-know-what pronoun
que tu sais que vous savez tu sais quoi vous savez quoi
known and unmentioned thing

you-know-who pronoun
qui tu sais qui vous savez tu sais qui vous savez qui
known and unmentioned person

young /jʌŋ/ adj
jeune
in the early part of life or growth
as if young
belonging in the early part of life
having little experience

young /jʌŋ/ n
petit
offspring

young at heart adj
jeune de cœur
having joy and vitality associated with younger people

young camel n
chamelet chamelon

young lady n
jeune fille
an adolescent or young female
term of address

young man n
jeune homme
term of address

younger brother n
frère cadet
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

younger sister n
petite sœur sœur cadette

youngest /ˈjʌŋ.ɡəst/ /ˈjʌŋ.ɡɪst/ n
benjamin
youngest child in a family

youngster /ˈjʌŋstə/ /ˈjʌŋstɚ/ n
ado enfant
a young person

your /jo(ː)ɹ/ /joə/ /joʊ/ /jɔɹ/ /jɔː/ /jə/ /jɚ/ /jɝ/ /jʊə/ /jʊɚ/ determiner
ton ta votre tes vos
belonging to you (singular; one owner)
votre vos
belonging to you (plural; more owners)

your grace pronoun
Votre Grâce
you

your mileage may vary /jə ˈmaɪlədʒ meɪ ˈvɛəɹi/ /jɚ ˈmaɪlədʒ meɪ ˈvɛəɹi/ phraseologicalUnit
ce [[n']]est que mon avis des goûts et des couleurs, on ne discute pas
this is just my opinion

your mom interjection
ta mère
a general-purpose insult

your mother interjection
ta mère
insult

your wish is my command phraseologicalUnit
vos désirs sont des ordres
what you wish for I will effect as if it were a command

yours /jɔɹz/ /jɔː(ɹ)z/ /jəz/ /jɚz/ /jɝz/ /jʊəz/ /jʊɚz/ pronoun
la tienne le tien les tiennes les tiens
possessive pronoun, singular
la vôtre le vôtre
les vôtres
possessive pronoun, plural

yours faithfully adj
Je vous prie d'agréer, Mesdames, Messieurs, l'assurance de ma considération distinguée fidèlement votre sincères salutations
polite, formulaic end to letters

yours sincerely adj
fidèlement votre sincères salutations
polite formulaic end to letters

yours truly pronoun
votre humble serviteur votre serviteur
(idiomatic) me or I

yourself /jɔɹˈsɛlf/ /jɔːˈsɛlf/ /jəˈsɛlf/ /jɚˈsɛlf/ /jʊəˈsɛlf/ /jʊɹˈsɛlf/ pronoun
te vous
(reflexive) your own self
toi-même vous-même
you, used emphatically

yourselves /jɔɹˈsɛlvz/ /jɔːˈsɛlvz/ /jəˈsɛlvz/ /jɚˈsɛlvz/ /jʊəˈsɛlvz/ /jʊɹˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
vous
you (referring to the people being spoken to, previously mentioned)
vous-mêmes
intensifier

youth /juːθ/ /juθ/ n
jeune
young person
jeune jeune homme
young man
jeunesse
quality or state of being young
part of life following childhood
jeunesse les jeunes
young persons, collectively

youth center n
centre de jeunesse
a building operated as a place for young people to meet and take part in recreational activities

youth hostel n
auberge de jeunesse
an inexpensive supervised lodging place, primarily for young people

youth is wasted on the young phraseologicalUnit
si jeunesse savait, si vieillesse pouvait
phrase

youth movement n
mouvement de jeunesse

youthful /ˈjuːθfəl/ adj
jeune juvénile
young or seeming young

youthfully adv
juvénilement
in a youthful manner

ytterbium /jəˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /jɪˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/ /ˈjə.tɚ.bi.əm/ /ˈjɪ.tɚ.bi.əm/ n
ytterbium
chemical element

yttrium /ˈjə.tɹi.əm/ /ˈjɪ.tɹi.əm/ /ˈɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
yttrium
chemical element

yttrium iron garnet n
grenat d'yttrium et de fer
synthetic mineral

yuan /juˈɑn/ /ˈjuən/ /ˈwæn/ /ˈwɑn/ /ˌjuːˈæn/ n
yuan
basic unit of money in China

yuck /jʌk/ interjection
beurk
uttered to indicate disgust

yucky /ˈjʌki/ /ˈjʌkɪ/ adj
dégueu dégueulasse
causing aversion or disgust

yuk it up v
faire le mariole faire le pitre faire le zèbre
clown around

yum /jʌm/ adj
miam

yum /jʌm/ interjection
miam
indicating delight at the flavor of food

yummy /ˈjʌm.i/ adj
délicieux délicieuse
delicious

yup /jʌp/ [jʌp̚] interjection
ouais ouep
(informal) yes

yuppie /ˈjʌpi/ /ˈjʌpɪ/ n
yuppie bobo
young upwardly mobile urban professional person

yurt /jɜːt/ /jɝːt/ /jʊɹt/ n
yourte
large, round tent with vertical walls and conical roof

z-axis n
axe des cotes axe des z
axis on a graph that is usually drawn vertically

zaatar /ˈzɑtɑɹ/ /ˈzɑːtɑː/ n
zaatar
seasoning

zabaglione /ˌzæbəˈljəʊnɪ/ /ˌzɑbəlˈjoʊni/ n
sabayon zambajon
custard-like dessert made with egg yolks, sugar and Marsala wine

zaftig /ˈzæf.tɪɡ/ /ˈzɑf.tɪɡ/ adj
somptueux voluptueux
plump and voluptuous

zaibatsu /ˈzaɪˌbætsu/ n
zaibatsu
a Japanese conglomerate (or South Korean)

zaire n
zaïre
currency

zakat /zɑ-/ /zəˈkɑt/ /zəˈkɑːt/ n
zakât
almsgiving in the form of an annual tax on certain types of property, which is used for charitable purposes

zander /ˈzæn.də(ɹ)/ n
sandre
Sander lucioperca

zany /ˈzeɪni/ adj
farfelu loufoque
ludicrously or incongruously comical

zap /zæp/ v
enlever
delete (electronic media)
zapper faire du zapping
change channels repeatedly

zapadnichestvo n
occidentaliste
19th century ideology

zapper /ˈzæp.ə(ɹ)/ n
zapette zappette
remote control

zawiya /ˈzɑːwɪə/ n
zaouia
Muslim religious school or community

zayin n
zayin zaïn zode
Semitic letter

zazen /zɑːˈzɛn/ n
zazen
form of meditation

zeal /zil/ /ziːl/ n
zèle assiduité
fervour or devotion

zealot /ˈzɛl.ət/ n
fanatique zélote
zealous person
zélote
member of the Zealot movement in Judea

zealous /ˈzɛl.əs/ adj
zélé
full of zeal; ardent

zealously /ˈzɛləsli/ adv
[[d']]une manière zélée avec zèle
with zealotry

zebra /ˈziːbɹə/ /ˈzɛbɹə/ n
zèbre
African animal

zebra crossing n
passage clouté passage piéton passage pour piétons
pedestrian crossing featuring broad white stripes

zebra dove n
géopélie zébrée
Geopelia striata

zebra finch n
diamant mandarin
bird

zebra shark n
requin-léopard requin-zébre
Stegostoma fasciatum

zebra turkeyfish n
poisson-diable poisson-zèbre ptérois zèbre
venomous fish

zebu /ˈzeɪ.bjuː/ /ˈzeɪ.buː/ /ˈziː.bjuː/ /ˈziː.buː/ /ˈzɛ.bjuː/ /ˈzɛ.buː/ n
zébu
domesticated ox native to Asia and Africa

zedoary /ˈzɛdəʊəɹi/ /ˈzɛdəʊˌɛɹi/ n
zédoaire
Curcuma zedoaria

zee /ˈzeɪː/ /ˈziː/ n
zède
name of the letter Z, z

zeitgeist /ˈtsaɪtˌɡaɪst/ /ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/ n
esprit du temps air du temps
the spirit of the age

zeitnot /ˈzaɪt.nət/ n
zeitnot
time trouble, time pressure (chess)

zelkova n
orme de Sibérie planere zelcova
kind of tree in the elm family

zemstvo /ˈzɛmstvəʊ/ n
zemstvo
a Russian districtual or provincial conciliary or elective local-governmental administrative division

zenith /ˈzi.nɪθ/ /ˈzɛn.ɪθ/ n
zénith
astronomy: point vertically above a position or observer
astronomy: highest point reached by a celestial body
highest point or state; peak

zenithal /ˈzi.nɪθəl/ /ˈzɛn.ɪθəl/ adj
zénithal
of or pertaining to a zenith

zeno- prefix
zéno-

zenocentric adj
zénocentrique

zenocentric orbit n
orbite zénocentrique

zeolite n
zéolithe
mineral

zephyr /zɛfə(ɹ)/ /zɛfɚ/ n
zéphyr
light refreshing wind; a gentle breeze
thing of fine, soft, or light quality, especially fabric

zeptomole /ˈzɛptoʊˌmoʊl/ /ˈzɛptəʊˌməʊl/ n
zeptomole
unit

zerg /zɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ v
zergler zerguer
To attack an opponent with a large swarm of units before they have been able to build sufficient defences

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ adj
nul
informal: virtually none

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ n
zéro
numeric symbol of zero
point of origin on a scale
digit zero
person of little importance
nothing, or none
identity element of a monoid

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ numeral
zéro
cardinal number before 1, denoting nothing

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ v
mettre à zéro zéroter
to set to zero

zero article n
article zéro
non-appearance of an article

zero divisor n
diviseur de zéro
element whose product with some nonzero element is zero

zero gravity n
gravité zéro
state of weightlessness

zero tolerance n
tolérance zéro
strict policy of enforcing all the laws or rules

zero-hour contract n
contrat zéro heure
contract

zero-knowledge proof n
preuve à divulgation nulle de connaissance
interactive method

zero-sum game n
jeu à somme nulle
system in which one player's winnings must equal losses of others

zeroth /ˈziɹoʊθ/ /ˈzɪəɹəʊθ/ /ˈzɪɹoʊθ/ adj
zeroième
zérotième zéroième nullième
ordinal number corresponding to zero

zerovalent adj
zérovalent
Having a valency of zero

zest /zɛst/ n
entrain
enthusiasm
zeste
outer skin of citrus

zester n
zesteuse
kitchen implement

zesty /ˈzɛsti/ adj
de zest piquant épicé
having a piquant or pungent taste; spicy

zeta /ˈzeɪtə/ /ˈziː.tə/ n
zéta zêta
Sixth letter of the modern Greek alphabet (Ζ, ζ)

zetetic /zə.ˈtɛt.ɪk/ adj
zététique

zetetic /zə.ˈtɛt.ɪk/ n
zététique
a sceptic, skeptic

zetta- /ˈzɛtə/ prefix
zetta-
SI prefix

zettaampere n
zettaampère
SI unit of electrical current equal to 1021 amperes

zettametre n
zettamètre
10^21 metres

zeugma /ˈzjuːɡ.mə/ /ˈzuːɡ.mə/ n
zeugma
using a word to apply to more than one noun

zeugmatic adj
zeugmatique
involving zeugma

zhanmadao n
zhanmadao

ziggurat /ˈzɪɡəˌɹæt/ /ˈzɪɡʊˌɹæt/ n
ziggurat ziggourat
temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley

zigzag /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ n
zigzag
line or path

zigzag /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ v
zigzaguer
move in a zigzag manner

zilch /zɪlt͡ʃ/ n
que dalle que pouic
(informal) nothing

zillion /ˈzɪljən/ n
trouzillion
unspecified large number

zinc /zɪŋk/ n
zinc
element

zinc /zɪŋk/ v
zinguer

zinc oxide n
oxyde de zinc
amorphous solid

zinckenite n
zinkénite

zincworker n
zingueur
One who works with zinc

zine /ziːn/ n
brochure
publication

zineb n
zinèbe
fungicide

zing /zɪŋ/ n
sève vitalité
zest or vitality

zinnia n
zinnia
flower

zino n
zino
superpartner of the Z boson

zip /zɪp/ v
compresser zipper
to convert a computer file into a smaller package

zip fastener n
fermeture éclair tirette
a fastener used in clothing, bags

zip up v
compresser
To compress a computer file

zipline /ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/ n
tyrolienne
pulley suspended on a cable

zippy /ˈzɪpi/ adj
entraînant vif
energetic and lively

zircon /ˈzɜː(ɹ)kən/ n
zircon
mineral

zirconia /zɜːˈkəʊ.ni.ə/ /zɝˈkoʊ.ni.ə/ n
zircone
oxide of zirconium

zirconium /zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/ n
zirconium
chemical element

zither /ˈzɪ.ðə/ /ˈzɪ.ðɚ/ n
cithare
musical instrument

zitting cisticola n
cysticole des joncs
Cisticola juncidis

zloty /zlɑti/ /zlɒti/ n
zloty złoty
the currency unit of Poland

zodiac /ˈzoʊ.diˌæk/ /ˈzəʊ.dɪˌæk/ n
zodiaque
twelve signs in astrology
belt-like region in the sky

zodiac sign n
signe du zodiaque
star sign

zodiacal /zoʊˈdaɪ.ə.kəl/ adj
zodiacal
of or pertaining to the zodiac

zograscope /ˈzɒɡɹəskəʊp/ n
zograscope

zolotnik n
zolotnik
an old Russian unit of weight

zombie /ˈzɑmbi/ /ˈzɒmbi/ n
zombi zombie
the undead

zombify v
zombifier
To turn into a zombie

zona pellucida n
zona pellucida zone pellucide
glycoprotein membrane

zonality n
zonalité
state or condition of being zonal

zone /zoʊn/ /zəʊn/ n
zone
area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic etc

zone of proximal development n
zone proximale de développement
Vygotsky's concept

zone-tailed hawk n
buse à queue barrée
Buteo albonotatus

zongzi /ˈtsʊŋˈtsɪ/ /ˈzʊŋzɪ/ n
zongzi
traditional Chinese dumpling of glutinous rice stuffed with a filling

zoning n
zonage
legal: regulation of property use and construction

zonked /zɒŋkt/ adj
crevé crevée
slang: extremely fatigued

zonohedron n
zonoèdre
special case of convex polyhedron

zoo /zuː/ n
zoo
park where live animals are exhibited

zoo- /ˈzoʊ.oʊ/ /ˈzoʊ.ə/ /ˈzəʊ.ə/ /ˈzəʊ.əʊ/ prefix
zoo-
pertaining to animals

zooarchaeology n
zooarchéologie
the study of relationships between humans and animals over time

zoochory /ˈzuːəˌkɔːɹi/ /ˈzəʊəˌkɔːɹi/ n
zoochorie
dispersion of plants by animals

zoogeographic adj
zoogéographique
pertaining to zoogeography

zoogeography n
zoogéographie
the scientific study of the geographical distribution of animal species

zookeeper /ˈzuːkipɚ/ n
gardien de zoo gardienne de zoo
person employed at a zoo to attend to the animals

zoolater n
zoolâtre
worshipper of animals

zoolatry /zoʊˈɑlətɹi/ /zuˈɑlətɹi/ /zuːˈɒlətɹi/ /zəʊˈɒlətɹi/ n
zoolâtrie
worship of animals

zoological /zoʊəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /zuəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /zəʊəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
zoologique
of, or relating to zoology
of, or relating to animals

zoological garden /ˌzoʊəˈlɑdʒɪkəl ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˌzuə-/ /ˌzəʊəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈɡɑːdən/ n
jardin zoologique
zoo (stilted or formal)

zoologically adv
zoologiquement
with regard to zoology

zoologist /zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /zuˈɑlədʒɪst/ /zuːˈɒlədʒɪst/ /zəʊˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
zoologiste zoologue
one who studies zoology

zoology /zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /zuˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /zuːˈɒləd͡ʒi/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
zoologie
science that studies the animal kingdom

zoom /zuːm/ n
sifflement vrombissement
humming noise from something moving very fast

zoom /zuːm/ v
cabrer
to fly an airplane straight up

zoom in /ˌzuːm ˈɪn/ v
zoomer
to focus a zoom lens in order to obtain a larger image

zoom lens /zu(ː)m lɛnz/ n
objectif à focale variable zoom
lens whose focal length can be rapidly changed

zoom out v
dézoomer
focus a zoom lens
manipulate a display so as to make it smaller

zoomorphism n
zoomorphisme

zoonosis /zoʊ.ˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /zəʊ.ˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /ˌzoʊ.əˈnoʊ.sɪs/ n
zoonose
animal disease that can be transmitted to humans

zoonotic /ˌzoʊ.ə.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzu.ə.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzu.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzuː.ə.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzuː.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzɐʉ.ɘ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ /ˌzəʊ.ə.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzʉ.ɘ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ /ˌzʉ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ adj
zoonotique
relating to zoonosis

zoonym n
zoonyme
common name for an animal

zoopathology /ˌzəʊəpəˈθɒlədʒi/ n
zoopathologie
animal pathology

zoophagous adj
zoophage
carnivorous

zoophagy n
zoophagie
feeding on animals

zoophilia /ˈzoʊ.oʊfiliə/ /ˈzoʊ.əfiliə/ /ˈzəʊ.əfɪliə/ /ˈzəʊ.əʊfɪliə/ n
zoophilie
sexual attraction to or interaction with animals

zoophobia n
zoophobie
unusual fear of animals

zooplankton /ˌzoʊ.əˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌzəʊ.əˈplæŋk.tən/ n
zooplancton
free-floating small protozoa or crustaceans

zoosporangium n
zoosporange
a sporangium, or conceptacle containing or producing zoospores

zootechnically adv
zootechniquement

zootechnics n
zootechnie
animal husbandry

zootomy /zoʊˈɑdəmi/ /zəʊˈɒtəmi/ n
zootomie
dissection or anatomy of animals

zope n
brème bleue
fish

zorbing n
zorbing
a sport

zorse /zɔɹs/ /zɔːs/ n
zébrule
offspring of a male zebra and a female horse

zoëa /zoʊˈi.ə/ n
zoé
stage of development

zubron /ˈʒuːbɹɔːn/ n
żubroń
hybrid of the wisent and domestic cattle

zucchetto /(t)sʊˈkɛtoʊ/ /tsʊˈkɛtəʊ/ n
calotte submitrale
small skullcap worn by Catholic clergy

zugzwang /-swæŋ/ /-swɑŋ/ /-zwɑŋ/ /ˈtsuːktswɑŋ/ /ˈzuːɡ-/ /ˈzʊɡ-/ /ˈzʌɡzwæŋ/ n
zugzwang
lack of choice in what to do

zunyite n
zunyite
mineral

zwitterion /ˈtsvɪtəɹ.aɪən/ /ˈtswɪtəɹ.aɪən/ /ˈzwɪtəɹ.aɪən/ n
zwitterion
molecule that carries both a positive and a negative charge

zydeco /ˈzaɪdəkoʊ/ n
zydéco
form of Louisiana Creole music

zygomatic /ˌzaɪ.ɡəˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌzɪɡ.ə(ʊ)ˈmat.ɪk/ /ˌzʌɪ.ɡə(ʊ)ˈmat.ɪk/ adj
zygomatique
pertaining to the zygoma

zygomorphic adj
zygomorphe
biology: having bilateral symmetry

zygopteran n
demoiselle zygoptère
damselfly

zygote /ˈzaɪɡoʊt/ /ˈzaɪɡəʊt/ n
zygote
fertilized egg cell

zygotic adj
zygotique
of or pertaining to a zygote

zymase n
zymase
enzyme that catalyzes fermentation

zymotherapy n
zymothérapie
therapy based on enzymes

zythologist n
zythologue
beer connoisseur

zythology /zaɪˈθɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /zaɪˈθɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
zythologie
study of beer and beer-brewing

zythophile n
zythophile
person who loves beer

zzz [zːːː] interjection
zzz

Åland /ˈɑlənd/ /ˈɔːlənd/ pn
Åland
province
Åland les îles d'Åland
archipelago

Æsir /ˈeɪ(ˌ)siɚ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)sɪɹ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)ziɚ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)zɪɹ/ /ˈiːsə/ /ˈʌɪsɪə/ pn
Ase
the principal Norse gods

Çoruh pn
Tchorokhi Çoruh
river

Élysée pn
Élysée
The official residence of the President of France

Érone pn
Érone
a village in Corsica, France

Île-de-France pn
Île-de-France
region of France

Öland pn
Öland
island

à la carte /ˌæ.læˈkɑːt/ /ˌæ.ləˈkɑːt/ /ˌɑ.lɑˈkɑɹt/ /ˌɑ.ləˈkɑɹt/ adj
à la carte
allowing selection from a menu

éclair /eɪ-/ /ɪˈklɛə/ /ɪˈklɛɹ/ n
éclair
oblong, chocolate-covered, cream-filled pastry

éclat /eɪˈklɑː/ /eɪˈklɔː/ n
éclat
brilliant or successful effect

écu /eɪˈkuː/ n
écu
obsolete French unit of currency

élan /eɪˈlæn/ /eɪˈlɑːn/ n
élan
spirit, zeal

éminence grise /ˌeɪ-/ /ˌɛmɪnɑns ˈɡɹiz/ /ˌɛmɪnɒns ˈɡɹiːz/ n
éminence grise
secret or unofficial decision-maker

übermensch /ˈuːbərmɛnʃ/ n
surhomme
figure in Nazi ideology

Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship pn
voïvodie de Sainte-Croix
Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship

λ/4 film n
lame quart d'onde lame λ/4
film with a retardation of quarter wavelength

π-system n
pi-système π-système
collection of subsets closed under non-empty finite intersections